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Camp Geography
Eagle's and Scouter's Grove
Eagle's Grove and Scouter's Grove were planted on either end of the Athletic Field in 1930. Chester County Council Scouts planted a new tree in Eagle's Grove upon reaching the rank of Eagle for many years while the trees in Scouter's Grove honored Council adult leaders.
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Eagle's Grove
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An early picture of the Eagle's Grove taken from the White House or Kindness Center. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This view from the hill overlooking the Octoraro clearly shows the newly planted Eagle's Grove, the Camp Road, Dining Hall, White House and Kindness Center. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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CC Cole's horse, Sandy and the Camp burros, Ramsay and Ishbel, graze on the athletic field around 1930. The newly planted Spruces of Eagle's Grove and the Swinging Bridge spanning the Octoraro are also visible. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This early view (circa 1936) shows the young trees of Eagle's Grove as well as the White House, Kindness Center and Browning Lodge. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Kindness Center, the White House and OA Lodge are all clearly visible in this photo from the 1950's. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The scenic view of Camp from the Chapel has always been a photographer favorite. The size of the trees in Eagle's Grove would date this photo to the mid-forties. 1946 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Scouter's Grove
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Scouter's Grove, the Octoraro and the Athletic Field are all clearly visible from Flag Pole Hill in this photo from around 1940. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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