Early Days
He spent 44 years as Camp Chief at his beloved camp
Who was J. Harold Williams?
In 1922, Leslie Fletcher spent his summers while on leave from West Point and started this nightly tradition.
What is the Yawgoog Sunday Dress Parade?
The entrance gate to Yawgoog was named after the man who after 1927 secured most of the land around Yawgoog Pond.
Who is T. Dawson Brown?
Finished in 1933 and connecting the mainland to Phillips Island, all supplies for this project were transported by rowboat by this person and his accomplices.
What was Paul Slade and Slade's Gang?
The oldest building in camp and the site of the first dining hall manned by Chef Cookie Davis now houses this very popular attraction.
What is the Yawgoog Heritage Center?
First Scout Executive of Narragansett Council whom the area around the Bucklin is named after
Who is Donald North?
Dedicated in 1943, When this rings at noon time everyday Scout and leaders stand in silence in memory of Scouts who died for God and Country.
What is the Memorial Bell Tower?
This Civil War veteran left a magnificent bequest to Yawgoog. Scouts passing through the Bucklin archway are called upon to salute in his memory
Who is Capt. George Bucklin?
There are several islands on Yawgoog Pond, including Cranberry and Submarine islands in the north corner of the pond, Ant and Schooner Islands which are adjacent to this island being the biggest.
What is Phillips Island?
One of three bodies of water on the Reservation, this one was not found until after the great fire in May of 1930.
What is Hidden Lake?
130 acres of Property owned by this brother and sister that later became known as Camp Yawgoog and eventually Camp Three Point
Who was George and Evaline Palmer?
This program encompasses the Bronze, Gold and Silver CY program.
What is The Camper of Yawgoog "CY" Program?
The "H" in H. Cushman "Gus" Anthony stands for this.
What is Henry?
Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz was an American cartoonist who created the comic strip Peanuts, gave permission to Camp Yawgoog to use this name for the motor boat on Yawgoog Pond.
What is the Charlie Brown?
Located near the Ct-RI border, this features a deep rocky fissures and stone overhangs that allow hikers and scouts to climb down into small natural rock formations.
What is Dinosaur Caves?
This was the cost of camp in 1916 which included transportation by truck to and from Providence
What was $3.50.?
In the early days this tradition was done with one to five rolls in the legs of scout shorts.
What is the number of years at Yawgoog?
The Memorial Bell at Camp Three Point was cast in a foundry previously owned by the famous revolutionary war figure.
Who was Paul Revere?
This happens on the next to last day of the week pitting Troops against each other at the waterfront.
What is the Swim Carnival?
Located in the south western corner of Camp Yawgoog. Interpreted by many as Native American symbols but Archaeologists have many theories as to who created these carvings.
What is Symbol Rock?
In 1924 this was organized with a 35 gallon tank and 50 feet of hose.
What was the Yawgoog Fire Dept?
This is the only waterfront event for adult leaders during the swim carnival.
What is the Scoutmaster splash?
This person took over from George Egan as MB Camp Director and served there for 7 years. Later became a long serving chairman of the Yawgoog Alumni Assoc. A person who truly loved Yawgoog.
Who is Joseph Herbold?
The most popular fishing area in all of Yawgoog.
What is the Dam?
This place Located at Hill 407, Factor Ray Wescott and "Tubby" Tabor manned a trading post with food and camping gear for sale to scouts as they hiked and camped on the back side of Yawgoog Pond.
What is Fort Hilton