YAWGOOG DAYS 2017 – YAWGOOG’S 102nd CAMPING SEASON
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017
RESERVE SATURDAY JULY 29th ON YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US FOR A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES. ALUMNI WILL BE ABLE TO SWIM IN YAWGOOG POND, PADDLE A CANOE, ENJOY A ROWBOAT, KAYAK, SAIL, TRY OUT THE NEW PADDLEBOARDS, LEARN LOW COPE SKILLS, MAKE A BASKET, BRAID A LANYARD, AND DO ALL THE FUN THINGS WE DID AS SCOUTS. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND THE CHIEF YAWGOOG BBQ WILL BE PROVIDED. DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING REUNION!
The day will begin at 8 a.m. with check in and continental breakfast at the Factor’s Club. At 9 a.m. head out to the camps and visit the program areas and actually see the Scouts in action working on advancement requirements and new skills. At Camp Three Point, alumni will be able to participate in an open swim and take a canoe or rowboat out on Yawgoog Pond. At Ashaway Aquatics Center try out the new paddleboards, kayaks or sail a boat. Visit the Campcraft Center and renew your knot tying and lashing skills. At the Craft Stockade make a basket or braid a lanyard. Check out what’s new at the Nature Center.
* To participate in any of the aquatics activities you will need to attend the reunion with a BSA Health Form signed by a physician and complete medical check in and swim test at Camp Three Point.
At noon join us for lunch in Donald North Court. Throughout the afternoon the Yawgoog Heritage Center will be open for your viewing pleasure. Memorabilia and photo displays, along with sale of historic and collectible patches will make up the Donald North Court activities. Bus service to camps and program areas will begin at 1 p.m. Don’t forget camp swim meets will be ongoing for your enjoyment. Test your shooting sports skills at the Rifle and Archery Ranges.
Our annual Alumni Gathering will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Donald North Court. Decade Photos start at 4 p.m. followed by our famous Chief Yawgoog BBQ. The Saturday Night Show starts at 8 p.m. It will certainly be a day of fun and enjoyment for those who take full advantage of all the activities. Don’t miss out!
Membership remains a key emphasis with the YAA and your participation and attendance at Yawgoog Days is important. Our founder, H. Cushman “Gus” Anthony led and guided us for years. It is now time for following generations to become actively involved and insure that the YAA continues to be a strong voice in carrying out the work and dedication of our founder.
Mark your calendar for YAA’s 37th reunion! Contact everyone you know who camped at Yawgoog and encourage them to attend. Reach out to former Yawgoog staff members and invite them to attend as well.
*BSA Health Forms are available at www.Yawgoog.org, Click on Alumni, and Click on Yawgoog Days 2017