History of Burk's Falls Scouting
& Green Bay Scout Camp
1939 before Green Bay was formed. It all began here with these young men who were the first Queen Scouts, now referred to as Chief Scouts. Left to Right. Queen Scouts, Edward Bolton and Ian McNaughton. The first Scout Master, H.E. Mickey" McNaughton. Queen Scouts, James Bell and John Wilson. Edward Bolton owned and operated a Restaurant in the Village. No known history of Ian. James Bell, was a long time resident and Dentist in Burk's Falls. Better know as Jim Bell, also volunteered as a Bag Piper for special occasions. John Wilson owned and operated the Village Barber Shop.
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In 2024 Green Bay Scout Camp will be 73 years old
“This is an excellent location to return the “out” into scouting. Green Bay Scout Camp is in a wilderness setting and is an adventure just being there.” Base camp and hiking along the camp property and waterfront to the mouth of the river at the North West end of the property is just under 1 kilometer
Since 1947, members of the local Scouting movement have been ‘green.’ As the youth see it, being eco-friendly is just practicing common sense at Green Bay Scout Camp. Its wilderness setting and environmentally sound activities camping without hydro or running water. Outdoor tenting, cooking, camp skills and canoeing, are in keeping with Scouting’s mandate as set out in Lord Baden Powell’s Scouting for Boys. Here at Green Bay, youth have the opportunity to live together under completely different circumstances compared to home. Some of the fun activities that have been enjoyed over the years are making a "Flea Bag" (the first Sleeping bag) sleeping in Brush Shelters or constructing a WW1 Coracle. The 47 acre property on Lake Cecebe that comprises the local camp was donated by Burk’s Falls physician Dr. A. W. Partridge. It was in 1946 that the doctor was convinced by his son Scout Master Frank or ‘Skipper’ as he was fondly called, that the Troop needed a permanent campsite. That summer he was allowed to take four young Scouts to Green Bay to begin clearing a site for the future camp. Unbeknownst to the doctor, the property was to be his final ‘gift’ to his beloved son Frank who died suddenly in 1949. Frank aka, ‘Skipper’ was the second Scout Master of the 1st Burk’s Falls Scouts. The first official camp was in 1951 and shown above, a Cairn was erected in his memory in 2001, as part of the camp’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
In 2024 Green Bay Scout Camp will be 73 years old
“This is an excellent location to return the “out” into scouting. Green Bay Scout Camp is in a wilderness setting and is an adventure just being there.” Base camp and hiking along the camp property and waterfront to the mouth of the river at the North West end of the property is just under 1 kilometer
Since 1947, members of the local Scouting movement have been ‘green.’ As the youth see it, being eco-friendly is just practicing common sense at Green Bay Scout Camp. Its wilderness setting and environmentally sound activities camping without hydro or running water. Outdoor tenting, cooking, camp skills and canoeing, are in keeping with Scouting’s mandate as set out in Lord Baden Powell’s Scouting for Boys. Here at Green Bay, youth have the opportunity to live together under completely different circumstances compared to home. Some of the fun activities that have been enjoyed over the years are making a "Flea Bag" (the first Sleeping bag) sleeping in Brush Shelters or constructing a WW1 Coracle. The 47 acre property on Lake Cecebe that comprises the local camp was donated by Burk’s Falls physician Dr. A. W. Partridge. It was in 1946 that the doctor was convinced by his son Scout Master Frank or ‘Skipper’ as he was fondly called, that the Troop needed a permanent campsite. That summer he was allowed to take four young Scouts to Green Bay to begin clearing a site for the future camp. Unbeknownst to the doctor, the property was to be his final ‘gift’ to his beloved son Frank who died suddenly in 1949. Frank aka, ‘Skipper’ was the second Scout Master of the 1st Burk’s Falls Scouts. The first official camp was in 1951 and shown above, a Cairn was erected in his memory in 2001, as part of the camp’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
As activities resume after the Pandemic, we are pleased to acknowledge our newest candidate for the Chief Scout Award is Corbin Stenning. As well in November 2023, Corbin achieved his Bronze Cross and then his Lifesavers certificate. Corbin has remained in Scouting, even though he is the only Venturer with Burk's Falls and Area Scouting.
Scouter "Addie" Elwood Addison, April 9, 1929 to December 27, 2020 - Gone Home