Yawgoog Greats
Listed on the 1929 staff as a general nuisance, known as Zook de Spook, claimed his college degree was F.O.B. (Full of baloney)
Who Was Angelo Zuccolo?
This award first originated at Yawgoog under longtime camp leader J. Harold Williams. The official BSA "Totin' Chip" recognition—permitting a Scout to carry a pocketknife, axe, and saw
What is The official BSA "Totin' Chip"?
In July of 2018, this Astronaut traveled to all three dining halls to say a few words to the Scouts, Scouters and Staff! “You’ve got it all right here at Yawgoog, the fun, the friends and the adventure and this is just the beginning!”
Who is Mike Fossum?
This award was established to perpetuate his belief in the spirit of Scouting and in the ideals of the movement. Scouts are selected weekly from observation of the key camp staff as having practiced these ideals. Recipients of this award are recognized during the Sunday Dress Parade
What is the J. Harold Williams Brotherhood Award?
This camp's colors are blue and yellow. Its mascots include Jim the Moose, two bananas and a crazy Crocodile.
What is Camp Sandy Beach?
Started the "Factors" club, for many years made MB the most popular camp "Where the Scoutmaster is King" hiker, story teller, cook and singer of his own songs.
Who was "Uncle Brad" Field?
New members wear a potato on a rope for 24 hours. This tradition started in 1920. It was a fun club at first. Now, it reminds leaders of their important role in guiding Scouts. A potato is given at the Friday night show.
What is The Knights of Yawgoog?
Granddaughter to the Late Baden Powel, she visited Camp Yawgoog during a Alumni Reunion. And at 88 years old recently demonstrated her wing walking skills at an airfield in England.
Who is Gill Clay?
Founded in 1980, by Gus Anthony, this organization preserves the heritage of Yawgoog and supports the program by contributing funds for capital improvements and purchases.
What is the Yawgoog Alumni Association?
This Camp's colors are red and black, It house's the provisional camps as well as the Armington health Lodge
What is Camp Medicine Bow?
Was the Council Pres in 1919, and Asst camp Chief in 1925. He invented rolling shorts and many other customs.
Who was Chet Worthington?
Scouts wishing to earn the medal must shoot at 10 consecutive targets, 6 from the prone position, 4 standing, at 50'. The sum of the 10 targets must meet or exceed 400 points. The Scout who scores highest for the summer is awarded a rifle and case by the Camp.
What is the Bucklin Marksmanship Award?
This baseball great came to Yawgoog during the summer of 1962. Scouts lined up to meet the Red Sox this slugger.
Who is Ted Williams?
This organization,, founded in 1910, is the actual owner of the property that Camp Yawgoog occupies,
What is the Rhode Island Boy Scouts?
This camp was the first camp built at Yawgoog. The challenge course and and the Nature Center are located here.
What is Camp Three Point?
Staff member in the early 20's, organized the Forestry Corp after the fire, became ranger in 1934. The fire dept and the Bell Tower just a couple of his developments.
Who was Clinton "Inky" Armstrong?
This award is given to the highest ranking scout that attends the Yawgoog Leadership Experience during the summer.
What id the Fred Marvel Award?
In 2011, parts of this movie were filmed at Yawgoog. You can see the Three Point waterfront and the Challenge Course in the movie.
What is Moonrise Kingdom?
The AIT corps, the first of its kind, was later renamed this and set the standard for subsequent programs across the country. In 2018 this program was again renamed to the Yawgoog Leadership Experience.
What is the CIT CORPS?
This burro was used to move supplied to Fort Hilton.
Who was Saxaphone?
Considered "Mr. Yawgoog" this person joined the staff in 1921 and had a live long of service and dedication to Yawgoog.
Who is Gus Anthony?
This award is given by each camp during the Saturday dress parade to the Troop with the highest score during their week at camp.
What is Troop of the week?
On July 31, 2010 this famous TV personality and Eagle Scout spoke at the National Jamboree which was telecast live via satellite replacing part of the Saturday Night show.
Who is Mike Rowe?
There are six main trails that are marked throughout the reservation, and named by colored chevrons (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and this trail) which mark each trail. Trails run through the camps, as well as out through the wilderness to various sights and ponds of the reservation.
What is the White Trail?
This is the official mascot of Camp Yawgoog.
Who is Chief Yawgoog?