“Advice is not a gift, but a debt that the old owe to the young.” –James Fenimore Cooper
Exhibit Details
All of the Camp Ware campsites (with the exception of Jubilee) are named after aliases of Natty Bumpo, the hero of the Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper.
Deerslayer is the first site on the left side of the campsite loop, and is named after one of the many names of Natty Bumppo from The Leatherstocking Tales.
Deerslayer Gateway
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
A view of the outside of Deerslayer campsite.
Deerslayer Gateway
2005 – Contributed by James Buczala
The Deerslayer Gateway.
Deerslayer Pavilion
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The pavilion in Deerslayer campsite.
Deerslayer Tents
2005 – Contributed by James Buczala
Deerslayer tents are open and airing while Scouts are out in the various program areas.
Firewood Rack Construction
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Dave Birch and Paul Houle work on the wood rack in Deerslayer. It was Troop 8’s 2007 Summer Camp Service Project.
Firewood Rack
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
The Troop 8 Summer Camp Service Project in Deerslayer, 2007.
Deerslayer Project
2006 – Contributed by James Buczala
The supervisor to worker ratio looks to be a bit out of balance as a Scout from Troop 8 digs the holes for his Troop’s Summer Camp Service Project.
Moving In (or Out)
2006 – Contributed by James Buczala
Demobilizing after a great week at Camp Ware, gear has been dropped at the Deerslayer gateway.
Deerslayer Cabin – Outside
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
An outsider’s perspective of a Deerslayer Cabin.
Deerslayer Cabin – Inside
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
A look from the inside of the Deerslayer Cabin.
Ware Retreat
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Scouts salute as the flag is lowered during an evening retreat ceremony at Deerslayer, Camp Ware.
Deerslayer Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Deerslayer campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Trapper
Display Details
Trapper is the second site on the left side of the campsite loop, and is named after one of the many names of Natty Bumppo from The Leatherstocking Tales.
Trapper Pavilion
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Trapper campsite’s pavilion.
Trapper Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Trapper campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Hawkeye
Display Details
Located directly across from the swimming pool, Hawkeye is one of the many names of Natty Bumppo in The Leatherstocking Tales.
Hawkeye Condo
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The condos of Hawkeye campsite.
Hawkeye Pavilion
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Hawkeye campsite pavilion.
Hawkeye Sign
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Hawkeye Campsite sign for Camp Ware.
Hawkeye Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Hawkeye campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Jubilee
Display Details
Named after the long-standing name of the camp before Camp Ware, Jubilee is the first site on the right side of the campsite loop as you enter the camp.
Jubilee Entrance
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The entrance to Jubilee campsite.
Jubilee Sign
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Jubilee Campsite sign for Camp Ware.
Jubilee Adirondack
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
One of Jubilee campsite’s adirondacks.
Jubilee Pavilion
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Jubilee campsite pavilion.
Jubilee Fireplace
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The old fireplace in Jubilee campsite.
Jubilee Shower House
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The new shower house facility in Jubilee campsite.
Jubilee Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Jubilee campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Jubilee Campsite Pavilion
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Jubilee campsite pavilion.
Leatherstocking
Display Details
Named after the Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper.
Leatherstocking Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Leatherstocking campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Pathfinder
Display Details
Named after the novel The Pathfinder which is part of the Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper.
Pathfinder Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Pathfinder campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Mohican
Display Details
Named after the novel The Last of the Mohicans which is part of the Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper.
Mohican Sign
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Mohican campsite sign at Camp Ware.
Oswego
Display Details
Oswego is Camp Ware’s newest camp site, opened in 2016.
