Edit — Camp BEL

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Camp Name	Camp BEL
Camp Name
Size — State units (hectares, acres).	21 ha (52 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	42.979222,-81.029139
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	4926 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON (Map may be inaccurate)
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	Dorchester, Ontario, 15 km east of London

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	40I/14: St. Thomas

Operated by	Scouts Canada, Tri-Shores Council, 1st Dorchester Scout Group
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Information Web Site	http://www.campbel.ca/
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Information Email	<bookings@campbel.ca>
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Information Phone	empty
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Bookings Web Site	https://scouts.doubleknot.com/…
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Bookings Email	<propertybookings@scouts.ca>
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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. Camporees held annually at the camp: Dorchester International Brotherhood Camp (DIBC), Dorchester International Cubboree Camp (DICC), and Genesis Venturee.
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. <p>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. <p>Camporees held annually at the camp: <a href="https://www.dibccamp.com/">Dorchester International Brotherhood Camp (DIBC)</a>, <a href="http://www.dorchestercuboree.ca/">Dorchester International Cubboree Camp (DICC)</a>, and <a href="http://genesiscamp.ca/">Genesis Venturee</a>.
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	Public outdoor pool 10 minutes away

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	Dorchester Community Trail

Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.	empty
Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.

Accommodation	Facilities	Program
Tenting sites: Yes Yes No Unknown Adirondack shelters: No Yes No Unknown Villages: No Yes No Unknown Cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown	Drinking water: Yes Yes No Unknown Emergency phone: Yes Yes No Unknown Mobile phone coverage: Yes Yes No Unknown Electric vehicle charging: No Yes No Unknown Picnic tables: Yes Yes No Unknown Cooking shelters: Yes Yes No Unknown Appliances in cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown On-site store: Yes Yes No Unknown Shopping nearby: Yes Yes No Unknown Showers: Yes Yes No Unknown Indoor washrooms: Yes Yes No Unknown Wheelchair washroom: Yes Yes No Unknown	Hiking trails: No Yes No Unknown Formal campfire circle: Yes Yes No Unknown Chapel: Yes Yes No Unknown Compass course: Yes Yes No Unknown Obstacle course: Yes Yes No Unknown Pioneering supplies: Yes Yes No Unknown Archery: Yes Yes No Unknown Riflery: Yes Yes No Unknown Sledding: No Yes No Unknown Snowshoes available: No Yes No Unknown Skis available: No Yes No Unknown Low ropes course: Yes Yes No Unknown High ropes course: No Yes No Unknown Bouldering: No Yes No Unknown Rock climbing: No Yes No Unknown Rappelling: Yes Yes No Unknown Mountain bike trail: Yes Yes No Unknown Mountain bikes available: Yes Yes No Unknown Skating rink: No Yes No Unknown Volleyball: Yes Yes No Unknown Sports field: Yes Yes No Unknown Fishing: No Yes No Unknown Snorkeling equipment: No Yes No Unknown Sailboats available: No Yes No Unknown Lake frontage: No Yes No Unknown Canoeable water: Yes Yes No Unknown Canoes available: Yes Yes No Unknown Kayaks available: No Yes No Unknown Section summer camp program: No Yes No Unknown

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