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"Hi, I was at camp in 1989. I had come from the other side of the world and was 17. Imagine it!! New York, California, Boston, America. And Camp Squanto. Thank you for looking after a lone kiwi a long way from home:) I hope the camp continues to greet every person and give them memories to treasure. Kia-Kaha-Be Strong."
-Troy Scott, New Zealand

"Unbelievably fun (and beautiful) camp! My son can't wait to visit again this summer! Thank you Squanto and staff for all the memories you are providing my son!!!"

"I can remember in 1958, our troop went to camp for the weekend. It was mid winter, we stayed in a cabin on the Blackfoot site. We arrived there on Friday eve. It had just started to snow. Departing time was Sunday AM. There was so much snow, over two feet, that no auto could drive in for our pickup. The whole troop had to hike all the way out to Rt. 58 in the snow..."
-Richard Burrell, Troop 13

"I just completed Week 1 (July 2-8) 2006 at Camp Squanto. It was great! As a "first-year" I am still working on the rank of "scout". Camp Squanto helped me complete Flight to Eagle (with Tom Cushing. You rock, Tom!!) and recieve the Mammals merit badge. Also, I earned four pie pieces (segmants) in one week: Indian Lore, Archery, Rifelry, and Hall of Fame. Thanks Camp Squanto!"
-Christopher Prall, Troop 41

"Hi, Just a short email to say that Troop 180 had a terrific time at your camp! everything was as good as expected, your staff was excellent, and the food was better than some restaurants that I've been to over the years! Perhaps the only thing that I didn't like was heartbreak hill, (we stayed in Agawam) but after a week of climbing it, I'm in better shape! Thanks again, hope to see you again next year!!!"
-Dave Fusco, Troop 180

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FUN...and a great learning experience!*

July 20, 2010

Posted by Laurie N. from Brentwood, NH (1046)

Hi Thomas, You will enjoy Camp Squanto SO MUCH! When I would go there in the "60's, it was so great: the mess hall, the camp fires, even the stairs (logs imbedded into the trail) down to the waterfront! I even remember many of the songs and skits on stage and the guy who always told a story about the "squirrel".....Have fun, alot of memories!

my first time camping

July 17, 2010

Posted by Thomas LeBel from Topsfield , mass. (troop 81)

Looking forward to my first time camping without my parents !

Can't Wait For Camp

July 15, 2010

Posted by Ryan Evaul from Topsfield (81)

I can't wait for camp this will be my fifth year at camp and it is going to be awesome as always troop 81 always is the best and we don't cheat

Long Time Ago

June 18, 2010

Posted by Ron Schreffler from Bellingham, now Panama City, F (troop 100)

I went to camp there in the 1970's. Great place! Did my OA there in 1973. I am now retired from the military and have a son in Troop 321 in Panama City, Fl. I am now one of many ASM's in the troop.

photo's from 173-1977?

May 14, 2010

Posted by L. Nigro from brentwood, nh

Anyone have pict's from 73-77 to post on here....and of now if you are still in scouting? Hey Frank and Jeff...any of you and or sons in scouts? :-)

welcome back

May 09, 2010

Posted by Bill Leminen (camp director)

Looking forward to seeing all the scouters at Squanto this season. The camp staff is excited to welcome all the new scouts.

jhlhl

May 05, 2010

Posted by malinda352@xoomail.com from usa

hello all

thanks for the memories

April 08, 2010

Posted by pele from ireland (61st cbsi)

looking at the photos brought back happy times

1993 Staff Member

March 24, 2010

Posted by John McMorrow from St. Louis, MO (Troop 76)

Great to see Squanto online. Looking at all the pictures brought back some good memories. I am currently living in St. Louis Missouri. Moved here about 3 years ago and things are going well. Take care. - John (Troop 76, Easton, MA)

anybody out there from 1046?

March 13, 2010

Posted by Laurie Nigro from nh

Hi, so how is everybody? Any staff from 73-77? that new George Nigro, Frank Gilcreast or Jeff Strobel? Hi to Arney Briggs too.

Steve Goveia...are you from Brockton?

January 14, 2010

Posted by L. Nigro (1046)

Hi....Steve , did you graduate from Brockton High (1976 or 77)? If so, log in and let us know. If you are him, my brother George knows you. So, what have you been up to for the last...yrs.?

first irish scouts in camp squano

December 03, 2009

Posted by andrew kerfoot from dublin ireland (45th cbsi)

we stayed in camp squano for 3 weeks in 1981 i was just looking at the photos on your site and brought back great memories

Staffers from 1973-77

November 28, 2009

Posted by laurie nigro from brentwood,nh (1046)

Hi! Does anyone know if "Steve Goveia" , listed as the bus. mgr. is from Brockton, Ma? (Cl '76 or'77)? George , said he looked at this site but is having prob's with his computer... I think he'd like to hear from Frank G., Jeff S. and Steve G (if he's the one G. knows)...leave him a note on this site! Hi to F. and J. from Laurie!

SFC Brian Bailey

November 27, 2009

Posted by Brian Bailey from Bahgdad Iraq (Troop 56 Holbro)

I was on the staff in 1993. I am currently a US Army Sniper and a Platoon Segeant for 2/4 Infantry's Recon Platoon. I am also serving my 6th tour in the war on terrorism. Over the years since I began deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq I have thought back to all of the great life skills I learned while camping at Squanto. The outstanding staff were amazing and created so many great memories. What a great place! Thanks for everything. SFC Brian R Bailey

HI Frank and Jeff

November 21, 2009

Posted by Laurie Nigro from brentwood, nh

Hi Guys! Nice to hear back from you. Do you both have kids in scouts? George has a little Georgie, who also likes to swim. Big George, is the Haverhill High (MA) boys swim coach, and also still at the beach , he's a Supervisor at Salisbury State Reserevation (MA). He and his wife Suzanne, are both into sports! He still is active in local swim comp.'s at beaches: and is a teacher.

...great Camp Squanto memories

November 10, 2009

Posted by Jeff Strobel from Marlborough, MA

Hey Frank (Gilcreast), Laurie (Nigro), and George (if you're about). As noted by Frank, he and George were my tent mates and good friends. Miss you all. Congrats Frank on your son keeping up the Eagle Scout tradition!

great Camp Squanto memories

November 04, 2009

Posted by Frank Gilcreast from North Waterboro, ME (Pine Tree Counc)

I just happened to be looking at the guest book and noticed my name in one of the headings. Obviously I had to reply. I was on the Waterfront Staff from 1974-77 with a couple of Hanover weeks tossed in there as well. Great memories and of course I do remember Jeff Stobel and George Nigro very well as they were my tent mates and very good friends. Believe it or not I am currently a SDE with the Pine Tree Council in Maine where I cover York County. I live in North Waterboro and am the proud father of an Eagle Scout. Even though we have great camps here in the Pine Tree Council, Camp Squanto will always be #1 to me. Squanto will shine forever. Anyone remember Flee Fly?? Hi Laurie :)

camp staff

November 03, 2009

Posted by Bill Leminen

Hope to see all the 2009 staff on Saturday, Dec 26th for our recall meeting. Bring your applications. Those who haven't been to camp since the summer won't believe the changes in the office, trading post and the new museum. Bring some ideas for next season's theme.

ronnygrasse@calendarsync.com

October 20, 2009

Posted by james from usa

hello all

Memories

October 19, 2009

Posted by Fred Burbank from Hyannis (Troop 1 Brockto)

I loved Camp Squanto. Went there 1951,52&53. I also went everytime I dropped my brothers in earlier years John and Dave.I own a Squanto Sqwaker t - shirt. Anyone interested? Scouting is the best.

Range Director 1992

September 14, 2009

Posted by John "JEd"Videll from Chicago, IL (Troop 144)

Just checking out the sight. While I only worked one summer at Camp Squanto, I helped shingle the rifle range hut as my "training" for that season, and along with one other scout the two of us pretty much roofed the entire thing! I had a lot of fun on and off the range. Squanto is still one of my favorite scout camps!

Frank Gilcrest and Jeff Strobel

September 03, 2009

Posted by Jim Gallahue from Weymouth (Troop 9)

Frank Gilcrest and Jeff Strobel were both in my troop while I was. They were in Troop 8 Weymouth. Haven't heard those names in years!

2009 Camp Season

August 17, 2009

Posted by Dyer Family from Rehoboth (No. Dighton 3)

My son attended Camp Squanto for the first time this year - the weather was not great but he did learn alot !

International Scouts

August 14, 2009

Posted by Lorraine Lynch from Walpole, Ma

I hosted Ya-Ling this summer and I loved having her. What a great opportunity for International Scouts and I would love to see Camp Squanto offer it again - I would definitely host again. I will miss you Ya-Ling.

"Deer....Ron T.

June 23, 2009

Posted by Laurie Nigro from Brentwood, NH

Thanks Ron , for posting the whereabouts of the Flagpole and deer! It's nice to know the 70's stuff, some is still there! Besides my dad and brother:George SR. and George Nigro (waterfront), I remember the neat log stairs and the Campfires! and the fun times singing! Does anyone remeber George? or Frank Gilcrest, Jeff Strobel or Tophy Woodward? Squanto will always bring back fond memories...Squanto will shine!