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Camp Sinoquipe |
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Location
Camp Sinoquipe is a beautiful 500 acre forested mountain facility with a 10 acre lake located in the rural area two miles from the village of Fort Littleton, Pennsylvania located in Fulton County. We are 120 miles from Baltimore, 115 miles from DC, and 65 miles from Harrisburg
Overview
During the summer for seven weeks, this camp hosts scout troops for an entire week. Most troops are from the Mason-Dixon Council, but some come from other Boy Scout councils.
There are 12 campsites, each with running water, washstand and a latrine. Campsites vary is size accommodating 16 to 60 campers. Each campsite is equipped with wooden platforms, a tent for every two campers, and a bunk and mattress for each camper.
The total number of Scouts attending camp each week has been limited to 175 so that each scout can benefit more from the smaller class size. It would be wise to register soon as slots fill quickly.
Support
Camp Sinoquipe is supported by Guneukitschik Lodge #317, Order of the Arrow. The Lodge has work weekends yearly and does much of the preparation necessary to prepare camp for each season.
Camp Sinoquipe is owned and operated by the Mason-Dixon Boy Scout Council located in Hagerstown, MD.
Camp Sinoquipe Short-Term Camping
- Cabin and open campsite rentals are available at Camp
- Sinoquipe on a weekend basis year-round except during Summer Camp season. Rental period for the weekend is from Friday to Sunday, with departure being before 4:00 p.m. There are four cabins at Sinoquipe with different sleeping capacities:
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- Altenderfer - 20
- Wells Valley - 30
- Wherrett - 30
- Kerstein Lodge - 30
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- All cabins are equipped with electricity, cots, mattresses, stove, outside latrine and tables and benches.
- Please note that 2 leaders are required at all times for short-term camping. Additional facilities such as waterfront, canoes, dining hall, etc. are also available; however, additional fees and guidelines may apply. A Short-term Camping Application and appropriate fees need to be received at the Scout Service Center in order to secure a reservation. Please contact the Scout Service Center for additional information.
Camp Sinoquipe Summer Camp
First Year Camper Program
Sinoquipe also prides itself in having an OUTSTANDING first year camper program.
Merit Badge Programs
Sinoquipe has a beautiful lake offering swimming, canoeing, and recreational kayaking.
Camp also provides courses in first aid, emergency preparedness, pioneering, cooking, scoutcraft, handicraft, sports, public speaking, plumbing, archery, rifle & shotgun shooting, ecology and horsemanship (and numerous others!) All areas teach merit badges during the day.
Advanced Activities
Camp Sinoquipe offers more than JUST merit badges! Scouts who come here are always doing something that challenges them mentally and physically.
Sinoquipe offers a COPE (Challeng
ing Outdoor Physical
Encounter) course with rappelling tower.
Qualified Scouts can train for Lifeguard, BSA or attain the BSA Mile Swim.
Eagle Week
The last week of camp offers many Eagle required merit badges.
Eagle Week 2008
Trail to Eagle July 27, 2008-August 1, 2008
Other Activities
Camp wide competitions like the Aquabash, Volleyball, and many others are also offered. Camp has a well stocked Trading Post for all those "camp essentials".
Every Friday night, the parents are invited to come to camp
and watch the show. A grand performance by The Potamac
Dancers, Venture Crew 2, Hagerstown, MD is the main part of
the show. They give a great display of Native American Dancing
in beautiful outfits made by the dancers themselves. Order of
the Arrow (OA) tap outs are also conducted at this campfire
program.
Camp Map
Directions
to Camp Sinoquipe
*NEW* Updated January 30, 2008
2008 Leaders Guide (without maps)
Camp Sinoquipe 2008 Reservation Form Out of Council
Camp Sinoquipe 2008 Reservation Form In-Council