1931 Camp Brochure
Map of Delaware Valley showing the boundaries of CAMP WEYGADT and the Delaware River
| Camp Weygadt was first established in 1921 under a lease
agreement and was purchased in 1925 consitsting of 1248
acres. The dinning hall, Mitchell Hall , was built in 1930 and
the formal opening of the camp took place in 1931. The hall was named
for Harry Mitchell of Easton who financed much of the early expenses
and was known at the father of scouting in Easton. George
Mitchell and many other prominent businessmen in the surrounding
counties contributed to the purchases and developement as explained in
the booklet " Fifty Years of Service to Boys - a history of Scouting in
the Delaware Valley". Willam Beesley came on as camp cook that
year. The Swimming pool was built in 1932 The ranger cabin was
built. A nature cabin made of oak logs from Maine and a lean-to on top
of Mt. Tamminy followed. Stockade and Minsi units were built in 1946
and the health lodge was added. In 1954 Pioneer unit was erected. In 1957 renovation of Mitchell Hall was completed. |
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The first scout executive was Dr. Conohay, then Newton Burk, Herbert
Horton, and then Walter s. culpepper Jr. in January of 1930. |
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| "A History of Scouting in the Delaware Valley", the
50th anniversary issue, contains information about camp, leaders,
community support and photographs and is located at this link CLICK HERE for this valuable scource of information. |
| 1931 Camp Brochure |
Map of Delaware Valley showing the boundaries of CAMP WEYGADT and the Delaware River |
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| Bill Beasley , CHEF | Chief Culpepper in 1937 with Daws |
Chief Culpepper |
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close up photo of Chief Culpepper from the 50th Anniversary book is
among other photos at this link: CLICK HERE |
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