“Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good.” -Irish Proverb
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Though some programs call for participants to have Outpost meals, Camp Ware staffers get their meals here and many others from the Special Camporee to Cub Scouts have great fun as program is best delivered on a full stomach at HSR.
Here are a few pictures of the Camp Ware Dining Hall, including some interiors and exteriors.
Ware Dining Hall
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Camp Ware Dining Hall.
Camp Ware Dining Hall
1988 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Camp Ware’s new Dining Hall was complete in 1988.
Wood Badge Plaques
1988 – Contributed by Anonymous
Wood Badge plaques on display at Camp Ware.
Hopewell Troop 8 Plaque
1990 – Contributed by
Troop and Cub Packs put up their plaques to replicate Horseshoe’s tradition at Camp John H. Ware, 3rd
Packed Venue
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware Dining Hall during a Cub Camping meal.
Singalong Fun
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
Staffer John Reilly leads the Cub Scouts to the tune of one of their fun sing-alongs.
Cubs Lining Up Outside
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Cub Scouts line up before being allowed entrance into the Camp Ware Dining Hall.
Dining Hall Inside
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The inside of the dining hall, after floors mopped and benches stacked on the tables.
Renovation Project
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In 2012, the Octoraro Lodge #22 began fundraising for the Camp Ware Dining Hall renovation project with the aim of making the facility operable year round. With improvements for heating and air conditioning, the facility can be used for banquets, meetings, seminars, or conferences by the BSA or other groups at any time throughout the year. Construction finished up in 2016.
Removing Flags
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
James Sweed removes some flags as part of the Dining Hall Renovation project.
Staff Plaques
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
George Quay removes some of the staff plaques at the Dining Hall as part of the renovation project.
Plaque Pile
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The plaques removed during the renovation project sat in one big pile in the middle of the dining hall.
Moving Benches
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Octoraro 22 Arrowmen and Crew 23 moved a lot of benches and tables to provide enough room for insulation work during the Camp Ware Dining Hall Renovation project.
Dining Hall Construction
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Octoraro Lodge 22 Carpentry Crew does renovation work on the Camp Ware Dining Hall.
Dining Hall Renovation
2015 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
The Ware Dining Hall gets some carpentry renovation on the interior as part of the Octoraro Lodge 22 project.
Carpentry in the Dining Hall
2015 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
Ron Rosenberry works on some carpentry inside the Camp Ware Dining Hall as part of the Octoraro Lodge 22 renovation project.
Windows Framed In
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Dining Hall windows get framed in as part of the Octoraro Lodge 22 Ware Dining Hall project.
Dining Hall Construction
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
Dining Hall Construction continues at the Ware Dining Hall. Insulation and ceiling work are one of the phases getting everything closer to completion.
Dining Hall Renovation
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The drop ceiling has been added to the Camp Ware Dining Hall.
Construction Scaffolding
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Dining Hall has a drop ceiling put in as part of the final stages of construction.
Ceiling Construction
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Dining Hall has a drop ceiling installed with insulation as one of the final stages of the renovation.
Protective Coating
2016 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
Here a protective coating is being applied to the ceiling which helps to soundproof the dining hall and remove the echo.
Protective Coating
2016 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
Here a protective coating is being applied to the ceiling which helps to soundproof the dining hall and remove the echo.
Protective Coating
2016 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
Here a protective coating is being applied to the ceiling which helps to soundproof the dining hall and remove the echo.
Lighting Installed
2016 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
Lighting is installed in the renovated Camp Ware Dining Hall.
Dining Hall Signs
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As part of the annual gala, the Camp Ware Dining Hall naming rights are auctioned off. Here are some of the signs created for the auction winners over the years.
Portmanteau Sign
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This unusual sounding name sounds like something out of Ancient Egypt, but it is actually a conglomeration of a few letters of each of the Council Presidents’ last names during Scout Executive Charlie Rogers’ tenure (2011-2018).
These include NEU-(Russ Neubauer)-FA-(Patricia Farrell)-BU-(Mike Burg) and AL-(Harry Alberts)-MA (David Maxwell).
JB and Ellie Rettew
2005 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ellie and J.B. Rettew outside the Camp Ware Dining Hall. Each year, the Camp Ware Dining Hall is named for a generous benefactor to HSR.
Muddy River Gang – Camp Ware Dining Hall
2023 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang was the chosen name for the Camp Ware Dining Hall in 2023.
Dining Hall – Gutherman's Galley
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Camp Ware dining hall is dedicated to the Guthermans for 2021.
Warewolf
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Warewolf Hall was the name chosen for the Ware Dining Hall in 2022 as part of the CCC Gala auction.
Kitchen – Andrew Gentry
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Andrew Gentry Memorial Kitchen was the auctioned-off title for the Camp Ware Kitchen sign in 2022.
Hohl Hall
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
In 2020, the Camp Ware Dining Hall was named the “Hohl Hall” in honor of the Hohl family’s contributions to Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Barr Family Dining Hall
2017 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Barr Family Dining Hall was the name of the Camp Ware Dining Hall in 2017.
Videos
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The Dining Hall is always a fun place, and here are some videos of sing alongs and other activities.
Spaghetti Song Will Warram and other Camp Ware staff members sing the “Spaghetti Song” in the Dining Hall. 2008 – Contributed by Andrew CoeDining Hall Renovation Arrowmen from Octoraro 22 and members of Crew 23 work to clean up the Dining Hall in preparation of the renovation work to be done. 2014 – Contributed by Andrew CoeTime Lapse – Camp Ware Dining Hall This video depicts the setup, actual meal, and cleanup of a Tuesday Dinner at the Camp Ware Dining Hall. 2010 – Contributed by Andrew KeyesCheers and Songs NYLT participants sing and cheer while waiting outside the Camp Ware Dining Hall. 2015 – Contributed by AnonymousAnimal Noise Sing Along Staff, Cub Scouts and Scouters enjoy a few minutes making their favorite animal noises at the Camp Ware Dining Hall all in order to make a very unique orchestra. 2015 – Contributed by Andrew CoePolish Jamboree in Exile J.B. Rettew III discusses his recollections of the Polish Jamboree in Exile at the 17th Annual HSRAA Reunion. 2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Memorabilia
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Here is one memorabilia item of the Camp Ware Dining Hall.
See Also
Click HERE to visit the Virtual Museum’s main Memorabilia room.
1998 Camp Ware Staff and Leader Stein
1998 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This stein sports an image of the Camp Ware dining hall for the 1998 camping season.
Jigsaw Puzzle
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Enjoy this jigsaw puzzle of the Dining Hall. Press this button to play on Jigsaw Planet’s website.
to play on Jigsaw Planet’s website.