How To Camp In Small Valley

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1 Camp Small Valley 88 Hemlock Road Halifax, PA Founded in 1955, Camp Small Valley is nestled on 762 acres in the wooded hills of upper Dauphin County about 30 miles north of Harrisburg. Accommodations range from modern year-round heated units to rustic cabins and tents. Opportunities abound with exploration and wildlife. The camp can accommodate up to 294 people in the summer, with room for 100 additional people in tents in the fields if established units are full, and 150 in the winter. There is also space available for up to 500 people for daytime events. Details about available rental facilities are listed below. Ranger: Steve Saltzburg Phone: Emergency number: *Be sure to call the ranger first before using this phone number Included in this confirmation packet are our check in/out procedures, directions to camp, camp map, activities near and at camp, accommodation descriptions, and campsite report. Please review this information before your stay at Camp Small Valley.

2 Check in/check out information Camp Small Valley s ranger lives on the campsite. Units will be open when your group arrives. If you are renting additional equipment, the ranger will be in touch with you prior to your camping trip. Contact the camp ranger directly if assistance is needed on the day of camp/upon your arrival. At the earliest, check in is at 3pm and check out by 1pm. Before leaving camp, please clean up using the checklist on the campsite report. Sign and leave report in your unit for the Ranger. Directions From Chambersburg (approximate drive time: 1.5 hours) Follow I-81 North towards Carlisle for approximately 50 miles Take exit 67A for US-22 East toward PA-230/Harrisburg/Cameron St. Keep left at the fork, following signs for US-22 W/US-322 W/Lewistown/State College and merge onto US-22 W/US-322 W, follow for 6.1 miles Take the exit onto PA-225 N/Peters Mountain Rd In 8.2 miles you will make a right turn onto Powells Valley Road (shortly after Sheetz) Go 7.5 miles on Powells Valley Road turn left onto Mountain House Road Drive 1.3 miles on Mountain House Road and turn right onto Hemlock Road-Camp on Left From York (approximate drive time 1 hour 10 minutes): Follow I-83 North for approximately 20 miles Take exit 43 towards Capitol/2nd Street and follow for.6 miles Keep right at the fork and follow signs for I-83/I-81 Turn right onto Paxton Street then in.3 miles, turn left onto S Cameron Street Follow S Cameron Street for 2.6 miles and then continue onto US-22 W for 6.7 miles Take the exit onto PA-225 N/Peters Mountain Rd In 8.2 miles you will make a right turn onto Powells Valley Road (shortly after Sheetz) Go 7.5 miles on Powells Valley Road and then turn left onto Mountain House Road Drive 1.3 miles on Mountain House Road and then turn right onto Hemlock Road- Camp on Left From Lancaster (approximate drive time: 1 hour 15 minutes) Follow PA-283 West for approximately 28 miles Take the exit onto I-283 North toward I-81/I-83/Harrisburg and follow for 3 miles Merge onto I-83 N and follow for 3.8 miles Continue onto US-322 West for.5 miles Merge onto I-81 South and follow for 1.9 miles Take exit 67B to merge onto US-22 W/US-322 W towards Lewistown for 6.2 miles Take the exit onto PA-225 N/Peters Mountain Rd In 8.2 miles you will make a right turn onto Powells Valley Road (shortly after Sheetz) Go 7.5 miles on Powells Valley Road and then you will make a left turn onto Mountain House Road Drive 1.3 miles on Mountain House Road and then turn right onto Hemlock Road-Camp on Left

3 From Harrisburg (approximate drive time: 35 minutes) Follow US-22 W to US-22 W/US-322 W for approximately 6.5 miles to the PA-225 N/Peters Mountain Rd Exit In 8.2 miles you will make a right turn onto Powells Valley Road (shortly after Sheetz) Go 7.5 miles on Powells Valley Road and then you will make a left turn onto Mountain House Road. Drive 1.3 miles up Mountain House Road and then turn right onto Hemlock Road- Camp on Left From State College (approximate drive time: 1 hour 40 minutes) Follow US-322 East for approximately 70 miles Take a slight left onto US-22 E/US-322 E In.3 miles take exit for PA-146 North towards Halifax, turn left onto PA-147 N/S River Rd Drive 6 miles, turn left onto PA-147 N/225 N/ Peters Mountain Road (near Sheetz) Take the first right onto Powells Valley Road for 7.5 miles Turn left onto Mountain House Road Drive 1.3 miles on Mountain House Road and then turn right onto Hemlock Road- Camp on Left From Williamsport (approximate drive time: 1.5 hours) Follow 15 South for approximately 30 miles Take the exit onto PA-61 South towards Sunbury Go 1.1 mile and then keep right at the fork following signs for PA-147 S/Herndon Turn right onto PA-147 S/S 2nd st and continue to follow 147 South for 13.8 miles Turn right onto PA-225 South and follow 225 South for 8.5 miles Turn left onto Mountain House Road and follow for 3.1 miles Continue onto Mountain House Road (turn left) In.7 miles you will turn left onto Hemlock Road-Camp on Left From Wilkes-Barre Area (approximate drive time: 1 hour 40 minutes) Follow I-81 South for approximately 58 miles Take exit 107 for US-209 towards Tremont/Tower City Turn right onto US-209 South and follow for 14.4 miles Turn left onto Market Street and then in.2 miles turn left onto Glen Park Road/State Route 4013 In 4.1 miles turn right onto State Route 4013 Go 4.8 miles and then make a slight right onto Hemlock Road The camp road will

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5 Facility Information Chart Key Winter P = winterized, Semi = fireplace, woodstove or a small space heater, No = not winterized. Sleep Area Bunk Beds, Cots or Mattresses available. Electric P = electricity in the building. PV, TH or WH = electricity in the pavilion, troop or wash house ONLY. Restroom Inside = indicates flush toilets or composting toilets and wash areas are located inside the unit house or lodge. Nearby = flush or composting toilets in a seperate wash house. Latrine = pit-style latrine and separate wash area. Kitchen P = includes a stove, refrigerator, sink. Semi= may or may not have sink, refrigerator or oven. Outside =grill/barbecue pit or fireplace, with nearby refrigeration. No = campfire cooking only; access to refrigeration upon request. Water P = water from a spigot in the unit/building. Pump = water pump in the unit. WN = Water nearby. Showers P = indoor showers available, SN = Showers nearby. Fireplace/Fire Circle/Woodstove FP = indoor, log-burning fireplace. FC = indicates there is a fire circle outside, WS= indoor, log burning woodstove Pavilion Yes= open-sided covered shelter, enclosed, non-winterized building. Troop House = solid structure, may or may not have a heat source Camp / Unit Facility Overnight Capacity GSHPA Fee/ Night Non GSHPA Fee/ Night Winter Dates open Small Valley- Dauphin Cty Mattis-West Lodge P YR Mattresses P P Inside P P FP/FC No No Mattis-East Lodge P YR Mattresses P P Inside P P FP/FC No No Dining Hall-West Lodge P YR Mattresses P P Inside P P FP/FC No No Dining Hall-East Lodge P YR Mattresses P P Inside P P FP/FC No No Yurt - North (3 & 4) Yurt P YR Bunks P unit nearby unit nearby unit nearby FC No No Yurt - South (1 & 2) Yurt P YR Bunks P unit nearby unit nearby unit nearby FC No No Outside- Squirrels Nest Tent Unit June 1- Sept 30 Cots Seasonal PV Flush Outside FC Yes No Acorn Flats A-Frame Cabins Apr 15- Oct 15 Bunks Seasonal Latrine FC Yes No Oak Knob Tent Unit June 1- Sept 30 Cots Seasonal Latrine FC Yes No Outside- The Glade - Upper Cabins Cabin Units Apr 15- Oct 15 Bunks Seasonal P Flush Outside FC Yes No Outside- The Glen - Lower Cabins Cabin Units Apr 15- Oct 15 Bunks Seasonal P Flush Outside FC Yes No Entire Camp Rental All Sleeping Area Water Electric Rest room Shower Kitchen Fireplace Fire Circle Wood Stove Pavilion Troop House RENT ENTIRE CAMP Rental of Entire Camp Use of Commercial Kitchen Use of Pool (Cost does NOT include a lifeguard.) GS Community or groups $250 per day/ $500 per weekend additional $50 per day/ $100 per weekend $30 half day/ $60 full day Non-GSHPA $550 per day/ $1,000 per weekend additional $100 per day/ $200 per weekend $55 half day/ $110 full day GS Community Day Camps $20 per day Use of Commercial Kitchen Use of Pool (Cost does NOT include a lifeguard.) additional $20 per day/ $80 per week additional $40 per day/ $150 per week

6 What s at Camp? At a minimum each unit will have hot dog sticks, dutch oven, mountain pie makers and a large skillet. Additional amenities are listed below: >10 sets silverwar e >2 serving spoons Hot Dog Mountain Stove/ Refridg Micro Large Small Frying >10 >10 Coffee Baking Unit Sticks Pie Irons Oven erator wave Pots pots Pans dishes bowls Maker Toaster dish Mattis West X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Mattis East X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Dining Hall West X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Dining Hall East X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lookout Lodge Upstairs X X X X X X X X X X Lookout Lodge Downstairs X X X X X X X X X X Yurt South(1 2) X X X X X X X X X X Yurt North (3 4) X X X X X X X X X X Squirrels Nest X X X X X X The Glade(Upper cabins) X X X X X X The Glen(Lower cabins) X X X X X X Cookie Tray

7 Seasonal Activities Adventure Course Archery Swimming Year Round Activities Ga-Ga Court Attractions Geocaching (arrange to use Grab-n-Go kits) Hiking Large fields for games and sports Wildlife observation Local Attractions Elizabethville Bowling Center Hersheypark (50 minute drive) Dining Hall Accommodations Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 50 people on mattresses on the floor Fully-equipped kitchen Central heating Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers *Overnight troop camping rentals do not include the use of commerical dishwasher, walk in coolers, grill or convection ovens. Commercial kitchen can be rented for an additional fee Mattis Lodge (East- closest to parking lot) Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 30 people on mattresses on the floor Large shared kitchen with two stoves, two refrigerators and two sinks Central heating Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers Mattis Lodge (West) Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 30 people on mattresses on the floor Large shared kitchen with two stoves, two refrigerators and two sinks Central heating Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers Yurt Village Yurt Unit Hillside (1&2) 2 Yurts sleeping for 20 people on bunks (10 in each)

8 Electricity and electric heat Shared service building - flush toilets, showers, kitchen area with refrigerators, stove, sink Yurt Unit Creekside (3&4) 2 Yurts sleeping for 20 people on bunks (10 in each) Electricity and electric heat Shared service building - flush toilets, showers, kitchen area with refrigerators, stove, sink Lookout Lodge Upper Level Space for 8-10 people on mattresses on the floor There is a kitchen sink, oven, overhead microwave and fridge 2 restrooms with showers on each level 2 privacy bedrooms Lower Level Space for 8-10 people on mattresses on the floor There is a kitchen sink, oven, overhead microwave and fridge 2 restrooms with showers Acorn Flats Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots Kitchen pavilion with electricity Seasonal cold water available nearby Latrines and washstand located nearby The Glade Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on bunk beds Shared kitchen pavilion with electricity and two refrigerators Seasonal cold water available nearby Bathrooms with flush toilets located nearby The Glen Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 32 people on bunk beds Shared kitchen pavilion with electricity and two refrigerators Seasonal cold water available nearby Bathrooms with flush toilets located nearby

9 Oak Knob Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on cots Kitchen pavilion with electricity and seasonal cold water Latrine and washstand located nearby Squirrel s Nest Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots Cooking shelter with electricity and seasonal cold water Seasonal bathrooms with flush toilets and washstand located nearby