Franklin Levering Cary Camp (usually called just "Cary Camp") is one of two camps operated by the Sagamore Council, Boy Scouts of America. Cary Camp, 125 wooded acres just east of Lafayette, Indiana, in the Council's Wabash Valley District, is used for most of the Council's Cub Scout programs. Cary Camp is also the home of the Takachsin Lodge, Order of the Arrow.
Note: If you are booking a reservation that is less than 10 days out please contact the Hingst Service Center for assistance at 765-452-8253.
Camp is located at 6286 State Road 26 East Lafayette, IN 47905, and directions can be found online here. If you need assistance locating camp please contact the Camp Ranger, Becky Wellner, at 317-442-4592.
Day
09:00 AM
09:00 PM
Night
06:00 PM
10:00 AM
Please use the Guide to Safe Scouting as the guide to all unit activities at camp. Click here to view the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Camp Rules:
- Park all vehicles in the provided parking lots.
- Remember to check in AND out with the Camp Ranger or his designee.
- No illegal drugs or alcohol on any Scout properties.
- Open fires ONLY in provided fire rings. You cannot bring in your own firewood, so firewood will be provided for you by the camp.
- Conduct appropriate unit level Youth Protection Training before arrival at camp.
- No smoking or open flames in any of the buildings.
- Always practice TWO-DEEP Leadership, and at least one leader must be at least 21 years of age. The other must be at least 18 years of age.
- Riding in the back of open trucks, trucks with toppers or trailers is prohibited at all times.
- No liquid fuel.
- No Pets.
- No tent trenches.
- No Firearms, weapons or fireworks on any Scout property. See special program requirements for use of rifle or archery ranges.
- In case of an accident, please complete an incident report with the Camp Ranger.
VEHICLES
Please note that vehicles may not be allowed beyond the parking lot for purposes of unloading, dependent on weather, in-camp population, etc. Units should always be prepared to carry in all equipment. Standard camp policy is: No more than 1 vehicle per campsite to unload gear.
RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBOR
The quiet hour at camp is 11:00 PM, and all youth are expected to be in their camp area at that time. Please respect the privacy of your neighbors. Do not enter their areas unless invited.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Scout units using the camp are encouraged to request a service project from the Ranger at the time of arrival.
WATER
Water in the campsites is turned off from October 15th to April 15th. Water is available in central camp.
We operate by using the Scout Oath and Scout Law in all matters of policies and procedures for all groups and individuals on Sagamore Council Camp property. Any damages will be assessed by the Camp Ranger.
Park in the parking lot and call the Ranger when you arrive at camp. Becky Wellner, Camp Ranger, can be reached at 317-442-4592.
You must be checked out by the Camp Ranger. Call the ranger when you are ready to check-out and they will make arrangements to meet with you. Becky Wellner, Camp Ranger, can be reached at 317-442-4592.
Prior to check-out your facility must be cleaned and put back in order. All trash should be disposed of in the dumpster including the trash in the latrine. Campsites should be clear of sticks and debris, split wood should be stacked back in the pile, and the campsite should be in the same condition or better than when your group arrived.
Cancellations must be made one week prior to scheduled arrival or fees will not be refunded or transferred.
All rentals are for the facility only and groups must clean up after each use including: trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down of all surfaces.