Edit — Camp Hancock

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Camp Name	Camp Hancock
Camp Name
Size — State units (hectares, acres).	4 ha (10 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	48.797182,-54.275122
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	empty
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	Gambo, Newfoundland, 40 km east of Gander

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	2D/16: Gambo

Operated by	Scouts Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Council
Operated by
Information Web Site	empty
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Information Name	Stephen Lundrigan
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Information Email	empty
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Information Phone	+1 709 235 0233
Information Phone
Bookings Web Site	empty
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Description	Camp Hancock is on the picturesque Square Pond. The main house has a fully-equipped kitchen, eating area, and bathrooms. The bunkhouse has 32 beds in 4 rooms: 16, 12, 2, and 2. The camp has plenty of open area for playing sports or pitching tents. Canoes are stored on-site with a suitable area for launching them. Opportunities includes summer and winter fishing for trout and smelt. Lean-to construction is permitted. Predominantly onshore winds. In fall 2023, work was underway to re-open the camp.
Description	Camp Hancock is on the picturesque Square Pond. The main house has a fully-equipped kitchen, eating area, and bathrooms. The bunkhouse has 32 beds in 4 rooms: 16, 12, 2, and 2. The camp has plenty of open area for playing sports or pitching tents. Canoes are stored on-site with a suitable area for launching them. Opportunities includes summer and winter fishing for trout and smelt. Lean-to construction is permitted. Predominantly onshore winds. <p>In fall 2023, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/camp-hancock-reopening-1.7003094">work was underway to re-open the camp.</a>
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	Small cove with safe, sandy beach and predominently onshore winds

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	Newfoundland T'Railway trail 5 km away

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