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Short-Term Camping at Beautiful Camp Babcock-Hovey: Weekends (Friday evening till Sunday noon) during the months of September through May are available for short-term camping. Check out the calendar for facilities availability, then send in a Short-Term Camping Application with a $25 security deposit & rental fee for the facilities you wish to rent. You may call 315-789-1166 or email dstaples@fingerlakescouncil.org to tentatively "book" a weekend. The council will hold your request for week. Upon receipt of your paperwork and money we will then confirm your weekend and send you a confirmation. All out of council units: All campers at Babcock-Hovey must have Health & Accident Insurance. Most councils carry this coverage for their members. Your council can provide a certificate of insurance that you should bring with you to camp. Also, don't forget your Tour Permit. Things to do at Camp COPE Course Available at Babcock-Hovey: Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Project COPE is a series of activities that includes 30 initiative games, 12 low course elements and 4 high course elements. The high course features a 50-foot climbing wall with rappel and a 360-foot zip line. The course is not a fitness course, nor is it a timed event. To make a request for a reservation complete the following form at least (30) thirty days in advance, you must realize we do not have a stand by team available at a moments notice. “Are you interested in helping operate a COPE Program at Camp? If you are 18 years old (but no younger that 16) and are interested in find out how please contact Frank Capozzi fcapozzi@fingerlakescouncil.org or 315-789-1166 or Bill Stobie bstobie@fltg.net or 315-548-2023 Campmaster Corps: Campmaster's Schedule A group of selected registered Scouter who volunteer to serve and sometimes present a program of expertise to groups camping at Babcock-Hovey. Nature Trails: There are 3 trails at Babcock-Hovey. Owl, Beaver, & Turtle Trails The Finger Lakes Council is blessed with many dedicated volunteer leaders that keep the camp's infrastructure in good shape. A list of projects has been developed that a unit can adopt/commit to. Take a look at the "Projects List" to help enhance camp. If interested contact Hank Roenke 315-789-1676 or hroenke@localnet.com. Attend Beaver Days: Do your part to help with the upkeep of camp. Beaver Day is generally scheduled for 2 Saturdays in June and 1 Saturday in October. There is great fellowship and a hearty meal, which leaves you with a good feeling that you helped this camp continue to provide a quality facility for our youth. During the Spring Beaver Days your work crew can camp for free, plus youth will earn Hovey Bucks to spend at the camp T-post during summer camp. Properties Committee Talent Survey - Please consider adding your name and talents to our resource list. We will try our best to match you with your talents on Beaver Days and for projects as they come up. This way, we can use your valuable skills to build “sweat equity” in our beautiful Camp Babcock-Hovey, our council, and Scouting! This keeps Scouting and camping affordable for all Please note: If paperwork and money is not received in a timely manner as stated above, you may loose your spot to another unit's request. Cancellations need to be phoned into the Camp Ranger (607) 869-3841 or the Council Office (315) 789-1166 2 weeks before your confirmed camp date, to receive full refund. |
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