02/11/2025
Dear Blue Ridge Council Scouting Families and Community,
Once again, thank you to everyone who came out last month and made such a huge impact at Camp Old Indian! The energy and dedication you brought allowed us to complete several key projects, but there’s still work to be done—and we need your help as we gear up for our next Work Weekend on February 21-23.
Here’s How You Can Help
We have a full slate of projects lined up for the weekend, and whether you have carpentry skills, trail-clearing experience, or just a willingness to pitch in, there’s something for everyone!
To sign up: blueridgecouncil.org/volunteer
Project List for February 21-23:
✅ Begin remodeling bathhouses
✅ Build stands for 5-stand sporting clays at the target ranges
✅ Power wash cabins and picnic tables
✅ Build new picnic tables
✅ Power wash and replace seats at the Chapel
✅ Inspect and cull mattresses as needed
✅ Cut live edge lumber from fallen trees using the portable sawmill
✅ Begin repairs to damaged Adirondacks and shelters
✅ Clear campsites of debris and brush, work on erosion control
✅ Reestablish drainage ditches
✅ Clear debris in and around the Chapel
✅ Chainsaw team to clear trails (must have certification)
✅ Cut tipi poles and totem poles from fallen trees
✅ Begin repairs to the second lake fishing dock (rails and flooring)
Want to Volunteer During the Week?
Some have asked if they can come out on weekdays to lend a hand—absolutely! If you’re available, we can coordinate projects to fit your schedule. Email our Camp Ranger, JR Clark, at [email protected] to schedule your visit.
Sign Up Today!
To help us plan for meals, teams, and safety, please register here:
To sign up: blueridgecouncil.org/volunteer
Whether you can join us for the full weekend or just part of it, we’d love to have you at camp! Let’s keep working together to restore and improve Camp Old Indian for future generations of Scouts.
Yours in Scouting,
Bo Gossett
Volunteer
Executive Board and Chairman, Council Facilities Committee
Blue Ridge Council
Scouting America
