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Greenough Scout Reservation is a
year-round outdoor program facility located in Yarmouthport.
Local Council units, out of Council units and qualifying
non-scouting groups can utilize the facilities, programs
and equipment of Camp Greenough throughout the year.
It is an excellent place for local units to enjoy the
outdoors and practice their camping skills. The facilities
and natural surroundings provide Units with unique opportunities
to create memorable events, ceremonies and banquets for
scouts and their families. The Reservation is located
at the heart of the Cape, making it the perfect base
camp for out of Council units planning to explore Cape
Cod.
Facilities - Wooded campsites
are available year round for small and large groups.
The Adirondack camping sites can accommodate groups
up to 40. Each Adirondack Shelter sleeps 8. The heated
Administration Building, sleeps 12 and is available
for winter camping. Maushop Lodge overlooks Greenough
Pond, with sleeping accommodations for up to 24 people,
kitchen, bathroom & shower facilities, and a large
meeting hall. The Dining Hall is available for large
group ceremonies and activities. The heated shower
house is centrally located for campers use.
 Leave No Trace (LNT) Campsites -
Four new Leave No Trace Camp (LNT) sites will be available
starting October 14, 2006 at Camp Greenough. These camp
sites will be free of charge to Cape Cod & Islands
units for a limited time. The sites will be located out
by the Muddy Pond section of the Camp and will have a
maximum capacity of 8 people per site. All vehicles will
be kept
in the main parking lot at Camp Greenough - campers will
hike in and out of the site. LNT principles
and resources at can be found at the National
website (opens in new window).
Activities - Hiking, fishing,
swimming, boating and biking are available within the
Reservation. Shooting sports, Project COPE, climbing
and rappelling programs are also available upon request.
Program equipment - Canoes,
rowboats, kayaks and mountain bikes are available for
rental at the Reservation.
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