winter improvements at bert adams and camp woodruff
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The 2012 Camp Season will be the most exciting yet for Scouts in and around the Atlanta Area Council. Watch the slide show to see how changes and additions make Camp Bert Adams and Camp Woodruff more safe, convenient, and technologically advanced.TRANSCRIPT
A Message about our Atlanta Area Council Summer Camp Facilities from:
Jenny ChapinVP District Operations
Dr. Randy RizorVP Program
Degas WrightVP Multi‐Cultural Markets
Ken AshleyVP Properties
Larry ChaseCouncil Commissioner
Steve TiptonMilton District Chair
David BurgeCouncil Risk Management Chair
Dr. Keller CarlockCouncil Camping Chair
Winter Improvements at Atlanta Area Council Summer Camp Facilities
We have been busy all winter long preparing for the 2012 summer camp season with exciting improvements
and general sprucing up in anticipation of eager Scouts arriving at camp to
have the time of their lives!
Bert Adams Winter Improvements
We’ve Been Busy at Bert Adams Getting Ready for You!
• Enhanced convenience with new parking in Gorman• Improved access with road improvements in Gorman and Emerson
• Enhanced safety, connectivity and program support with addition of new cell tower
• Improved Unit support with new campfire rings, seating and flagpoles in Adventure Camp
• Enhanced program support with AV and other improvements to Bill Loeble Room
• Repainting of Health Lodge interior
New Parking in Gorman
Road Improvements
Cell Tower from Adventure Camp
Safety was the Primary Consideration when installing the Cell Tower
• The Goal is to maximize reception throughout our camps so that Emergency calls could get through regardless of where the activity is occurring.
• Reliable communication is essential to Scout Safety especially in an emergency where response time is critical.
• The Council Health and Safety Committee is a strong proponent of this effort.
Cell Tower from Health Lodge
Connectivity was a main consideration for locating the Cell Tower
• Leaders have asked for improved connectivity in order to stay in touch with home and business while at camp.
• More and more of today’s leaders must base their decision to attend camp on their ability to remain connected to their work and home.
• Connectivity is an essential support to the leader of today and tomorrow and Atlanta is leading the way.
Campfire Rings in Adventure Camp
New Flagpoles in Adventure Camp
Tree Planting on Road to Love Dining Hall
Bill Loeble Room
AV Improvements to Loeble Room
Upgrades to Camp Office
Repainting Health Lodge
Winter Improvements at Woodruff Scout Reservation
We’ve been busy improving Camp Woodruff all Winter too!
• Improved Camper Comfort by Remodeling Shower Facility # 2
• Improved Safety, Connectivity and Program Capabilities with installation of New Cell Tower
• Improved Safety and Access with Road Improvements
Woodruff Winter Improvements Continued
• Increased Convenience with Additional Satellite Parking and other Parking Improvements
• Addition to Handicraft Pavilion to better handle high demand
• Improved Signage• Painting and Sprucing up including repainting of the Donnell Nature Center
• New Fencing around Chapel and New Benches for Camper Convenience
Improvements to Shower Facility # 2
Improved Safety and Connectivity with New Cell Tower
Many Areas at Woodruff will significantly improved cell service
• Cell Reception in the “back loop” of sites will be significantly improved.
• Cell reception in the outlying program areas will also be improved.
• Cell reception to outpost programs will be improved.
• This improved reception is a tremendous safety enhancement.
Cell Tower from Flag Poles
Improved Program Capability
Woodruff Scout Reservation is Committed to Program Leadership
• Program Leadership means harnessing Technology to enhance our Program
• We will be using iPads in several program areas this summer in order to enhance program delivery
• Improved internet access will allow new program support opportunities
• Technology can enhance the Scouting outdoor experience and Atlanta will lead the way
Other Infrastructure Improvements
• Road Widening• Parking Improvements• Additions to Existing Program Buildings• Painting and Sprucing Up
Road Improvements, widening
Widening for Added Parking
New Parking Area
Road Relocation and Fencing near Campsite 9
New Access to Main Parking Area
New Deck on Handicraft Pavilion
Nicholson Cabin Refresh
Painting the Donnell Nature Center
Waterfront Improvements; Blob Tower
New Fence around Chapel adds to Reverent Atmosphere
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These ongoing improvements to our Summer Camp facilities are made possible by your
generous support of the Atlanta Area Council through the Friends of Scouting Campaign and the “When Tradition Meets Tomorrow” Capital
Campaign.
We’ve been getting ready all winter and We Can’t Wait for you to visit us
this Summer!