Camp BEL
Updated: 2013-02-17. Something not right? Please update the information.
| Size | 21 ha (52 acres) |
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| Coordinates | 42.979222,-81.029139 |
| Street Address | 4926 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON (Map may be inaccurate) |
| Nearest town | Dorchester, Ontario, 15 km east of London |
| NTS Map | 40I/14: St. Thomas |
| Operated by | Scouts Canada, Tri-Shores Council, 1st Dorchester Scout Group |
| Information | Web Site; Contact: Stewart Giem |
| Bookings | Glenn Lavigne; Phone: +1 519 421 0118 |
| Accommodation | Facilities | Program |
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| Tenting sites: Yes Adirondack shelters: No Villages: Yes Cabins: Yes |
Drinking water: Yes Emergency phone: Yes Mobile phone coverage: Yes Picnic tables: Yes Cooking shelters: Yes Appliances in cabins: Yes On-site store: Yes Shopping nearby: Yes Showers: Yes Indoor washrooms: Yes Wheelchair washroom: Yes |
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Description
Camp BEL is named after the late Bert Elgin Langford who donated the property to Scouting "for the kids of Dorchester". The camp is about half wooded and half open fields. It backs onto the Thames River, which is suitable for canoeing. There is a rappelling tower, a 500' tree top zipline, multiple low ziplines, two obstacle courses, many craft stations, and first aid trailer. There are three clearings near the Thames River that can accommodate about 75 campers each.
The camp has one lodge with two halls, Langford Hall and the Grand Howl Hall. There are six bunk rooms for six people each, washrooms, showers, and a complete kitchen.
Four camporees are held annually at the camp: Dorchester International Brotherhood Camp (DIBC), Dorchester International Cubboree Camp (DICC), Genesis Venturee, and Dorchester Friendship Camp (DFC).
For More Information
| Information | Web Site; Contact: Stewart Giem |
|---|---|
| Bookings | Glenn Lavigne; Phone: +1 519 421 0118 |
Driving Directions
Nearest Other Camps
- Spencer Park (Bryson Centre) (20 km)
- Camp Gullywash (27 km)
- Camp Wildwood (29 km)
- Shegardaynou Scout Camp (45 km)
- Camp Timken (46 km)
- Peacehaven Scout Camp (51 km)
- Camp Impeesa (53 km)
- Camp Sylvan (64 km)
- Camp Mohawk (72 km)
- Attawandaron Scout Reserve (73 km)
This information was gathered from reader contributions: use at your own risk.
