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Rainbow arching over Wente Scout Reservation looking towards Waterfront from Staff Camp.

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Facts / FiguresDescription
95490Postal Code
$70,000 Dollars ($37.00/acre)Purchase price of the Willits Scout Reservation property in 1959 from the Foley corporation for 1928 acres.
1.4 Million Board feetAmount of lumber that was harvested at Wente between during 1985
3 AmigosGroup of Alumni Staff Members that return to camp each year for construction projects
5401 Canyon Rd, WillitsWente Scout Reservation Physical Address
Acres, 2088 (originally 1928)amount of acreage at camp
Action ArcheryArchery competition between staff
Admin BuildingOriginal building constructed by the Rotary Club of San Leandro in 1963
Adventurer’s GorgeOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, located Kali-ama Trail Marker, rocky area at end of Scout Creek used for Rock Climbing
Aquatics CampSpecial weeklong camp at at end of normal camping season (c 1965 – 1981)
Badger Construction CoGroup of volunteers who are construction workers who build things around camp
Bear MountainName of the ridge on the southern border of the camp
Beaver PointUS Geodetic survey Marker
Benson TrekName of a 60 mile hike from camp to Fort Bragg
Big DipperCampsite, site is number 1 one of the seven originals
Big Jimtall Douglas Fir tree next to Nature area
Black Oak PointOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, picnic area across lake from waterfront
Blackberry SpringsNatural spring at base of Eagle summit on North-West side. Originally produced about 6 gallons of water per minute. After the logging operations in 1981 the flow was reduced to zero.
Boogeyman Trailtrail from Old Bogeyman to Family Camp area
Bridges Trailtrail near road on south side of lake
Brownsea IITraining course held at Wente Scout Reservation
Buddy TagThis is the tag that is attached to the buddy board to indicate you are in the water
Building 32warehouse by the ranger’s house, named by Troop 32 because they did the pad
Bull of the WoodsFifth year camper
Camp AOriginal name of the main camping area at Wente Scout Reservation
Camp Bproposed camping area at Wente on West side of Eagle Summit (c 1963)
Camp Cproposed camping area on East side of Eagle Summit (c 1963)
Camp C Kybowilderness Kybo built in 1960’s at the Camp C Troop 9 campsite
Camp Kali-AmaThis was the name selected by a committee in 1977 to name the Scout Reservation. It is Pomo Indian word, Kali means “sky” and Ama means “earth”
Camp LoomerOakland Area Council camp from 1957 until 1973. Camp located in Pollock Pines
Campsites, 13number of tent campsites (2000), 7 in 1964, 9 in 1969, 12 in 1971
Carl F. WenteCarl Frederick Wente, 1889 - 1971, Board member SF Council, President Bank of America
Cedar SavageSecond year camper
Choker SetterFirst year camper
CITCounsoler in Training
Critter of WeekScouts that bring in reptiles for end of week judging
Davis Memorial ChapelName of the original Chapel built on the hill next to the campfire area in 1963
Dimond WCampsite #14 (built 2008), supports up to 12 campers. Named for Camps Dimond & Dimond-O
Distance, 150 Milesdistance from Council Office (c 1968)
Diving DockOriginal name for the floating swim plateform as it used to have a diving board
Double T-DockName of the Boat dock as it looks like a double T from space
Dybeck RockRock outcropping at dam next to spillway
Eagle SummitHighest point in camp, visible from lakefront, Original Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
El ToroType of small two-man sailboat used at from 1964 to 1979
Elf ForestOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, Western most point in camp near Gilwell field
F-DockName of the Swim doc as it looks like an F from space
Finbar O’Reilya great lumberjack from the days of the Finney Valley Lumber Co
Finney ValleyName of the valley where the camp is located, name goes back to at least 1910 when Henry Ford was born on the property
Finney Valley AwardName
Fire Trail Camping Areasub camp containing Sky High, Madrone, Moss Shadows, and Sunrise Ridge
Flavor Shotsshots of snow cone syrup
Foley RanchOriginal name of the property that was purchased for Wente Scout Reservation
Fool’s Gold BoulderOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, located Large boulders below dam
Forestry CampSpecialty camp at at end of normal camping season
Gallons, 522 MillionApproximate amount of water in lake when at full capacity of 1600 Acre feet with a surface area of 80 acres.
Gauntlet Trailtrail connecting old black powder to Madrone Ghost along Salmon Creek
Ghost Kali-AmaOoooooOOoOoooOoooh
Gilwell FieldName of the large meadow next to Oak Flat campsite
GunboatsIce Cream blowout for staff on Wednesday nights. What you don’t eat, you Wear!
GunnerCamp Dog (c 2008)
Handicraft buildingConstructed in 1963 and orignallity the trading post and commissary. Now used for handicraft merit badges
Handicraft BuildingFirst structure built at Willits Scout Reservation. Originally used as the Commissary/Trading post until 1971. From 1971 until 2008 the building was used as the warehouse. The Rotary Club of Oakland financed and constructed the building in 1962.
Haunted SpringsNatural Spring on South side of Eagle summit near old Pear Orchard. Originally produced about 6 gallons of water per minute. The spring water fed into a small pond which then fed into a wooden spring box. Originally known as Pear Orchard springs when property was purchased by the Oakland Council in 1959.
Herbert Hauser Flag Poleflag pole by administration building since start of camp in honor of Herbert Hauser, long time Scouter in the Oakland Area Council from 1916 to 1960’s
History Of Pie ThrowingLong running skit at Friday night campfire
I Went to WenteCamp song 1997-present
Jamboree Style CookingPatrol style cooking method done in campsite
Joe Lamalfa IncUkiah company that constructed the dam at the Scout Reservation. Dimensions of the dam are 290 long by 320 wide at its broadest point
Kali-Ama TrailHiking trail developed by Joe Clopton and Kevin Clevenger in 1977
King Kali-Ama Traila more advanced Kali-Ama you can do after completing the Kali-Ama
King SkunkMascot of camp, first used in 1976
Lake Loop 2 Trailtrail around the lake with focus on staying in the shade and redwoods
Lake Loop Trailtrail around the lake
Lake View QuarryOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, quarry at south east end of lake
Lake Winawaofficial name of the Scout lake selected by a committee in 1977 and approved by the president of the board. Winawa is a Pomo Indian word for “friendly”.
LaserType of sailboat used on Lake
Legacy of the Almighty High MastersSeventh year camper
Legend of Finney ValleySixth year camper
Little DipperCampsite, site is number 8
Logger’s ShantyOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, remanants of old shanty next to camp entrance
Lone Redwood Trailtrail that connects Rifle and Archery, then to Mountain Biking
Loomer Camping Areasub camp containing Oak Flats, Turkey’s Roost, and 12:00 High. The Camp Loomer sign located in the campsite is the original entrance sign to the former camp in Pollack Pines
Mace PropertyIn 1969, the SFBAC purchased from Kenneth Mace 160 acres that were within the confines of the Scout Reservation for $70K increasing the camp to 2088 acres
MadroneCampsite, site is number 5 one of the seven originals
Madrone GiantOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, large Madrone tree on southwest corner of camp
Madrone Shower HouseShowerhouse and toilet facilities next to the Handicraft building
Meander Trailtrail in north east camp
Medics CabinName of the cabin in family camp area where the medics would stay
Meditation PlaceOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Mellow MarshOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Mendocino CountyCounty the camp is located
Mike HannahRanger, Wente Scout Reservation (2012-present)
Mistletoe MountainOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Moss ShadowsCampsite, site is number 6 one of the seven originals
Mountain Lion DomainOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Newts RetreatOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
North Shore Parkbiking course with obstacles like boardwalks, seesaws, and log rides
O’reily’s OutpostLocation of the Black powder shooting area
Oak FlatsCampsite, site is number 11 (c 1970)
Oh WenteWente Scout Reservation camp song
Old Bogeyman Trailtrail from Corral to Bogeyman
Old Meadow Roadtrail mirroring new road to upper meadow from just south of water tank
Omega19 foot sailboat used for many years
O'Rileys OutpostLocation on the south side of lake where black powder shooting is held
Osprey’s PerchOld Stag tree across lake, top fell 2006
Palfreyman ShowerhouseShowerhouse and toilet facilities across from Oak Flats campsite
Palfryman Shower Housefirst stalled shower center, named for Dick Palfryman, Council Commissioner
Paul Bunyan DaysCamp wide games, competition and activities on Friday afternoon (c 1970)
Pear Orchard SpringsNatural Spring on South side of Eagle summit near old Pear Orchard. Originally produced about 6 gallons of water per minute. The spring water fed into a small pond which then fed into a wooden spring box. The springs are also known as Haunted Springs due to an old shack that stood next to the orchard.
Phone: 707-459-2110Phone number for camp (c 1968 – present)
Phone: GLendale 9-2110Phone number for camp (1959-1968)
Phraggle Rockoutpost climbing rock south of Eagle Summit
PiratesThe practice of sinking other sailboats by boarding their vessel
PO Box 453Post Office Box number
Pomo IndiansNorthern Pomo Indian Tribes that traversed the Scout Reservation land
Pomo PoolsOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977, located at East end of Salmon Creek
Ponderosa GhostOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Quarry Roadold overgrown road connecting the quarry to Tan Oak Cathedral
Ranch Houseold building from the Foley Ranch at Wente torn down in 1980
Ranger's Roadthe back entrance to camp known as the rangers entrance
Reception rockLarge rock next to the spillway where a cell signal can be received
Redwood Grovearea of redwood trees in NW corner of lake dedicated to Kyle S. Vincent in 1965
Reservation RoundupCamp-wide games and competition (c 1974)
Reverence RestOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Risin' W CorralLocation where the horse program is held
Risin’ W CorralCorral operations, changed from Circle W in late 90s
RR&DBrownsea II, Early Rise, Run down to lake & a Dip into the lake at 6:00AM
SabotFirst type of Sailboat donated to camp
Sail-boat Bendtight turn in the camp road that large trucks get stuck on, notably one with boats
Sailors’ RestCampsite, site is number 3 one of the seven originals
Salmon CreekSeasonal creek behind Eagle Summit that leads to pomo pools and Tomki
Scout CreekCreek formed by outlet from Scout Lake, aka Farp Creek
Sheep HerderWood burning stove for cooking meals jamboree style
Site 1 (Camp The Ridge subcamps)Big Dipper Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 18 campers
Site 10 (Camp The Ridge subcamps)Sleepy Hollow Campsite (built 1971), supports up to 20 campers
Site 11 (Camp Loomer subcamps)Oak Flats Campsite (built 1971), supports up to 50 campers
Site 12 (Camp Loomer subcamps)Twelve O'Clock High Campsite (built 1971), supports up to 50 campers
Site 13 (Camp Loomer subcamps)Turkey's Roost Campsite (built 1998), supports up to 50 campers
Site 14 (Camp Loomer subcamps)Dimond-W Campsite (built 2008), supports up to 12 campers
Site 2 (Camp Wagner subcamps)Wishbone Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 34 campers
Site 3 (Camp Wagner subcamps)Sailor's Rest Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 42 campers
Site 4Ski Hi Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 26 campers
Site 5Madrone Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 30 campers
Site 6Moss Shadows Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 22 campers
Site 7Sunrise Ridge Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 28 campers
Site 8 (Camp The Ridge subcamps)Little Dipper Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 22 campers
Site 9 (Camp The Ridge subcamps)Trails End Campsite (built 1964), supports up to 20 campers
Skunk Works Trail Crewgroup of dedicated mountain bikers that create the rugged bike trails
Skunks DenAdult Leader retreat and training center, located in admin building
Sky HighCampsite, site is number 4 one of the seven originals
Slackers GroveName of a small grove of trees in front of the Handicraft Building
Slash SlideOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Sleepy HollowCampsite, site is number 10, developed around 1969
Solo HikeAward given in 1983-1984 to staff or campers that exemplified the Scout
Stan & MikeTwo donkeys named after Stan Pisle and Mike Strain
Stick On StringWente Scout Reservation Totem since 1990’s
Stick-on-a-StringLogo of Wente Scout Reservation
Stranski RoadName give to the road to top of Bear Mountain where the neighbors live
Straw BossThird year camper
Strawberry Fields ForeverOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
SuicideTrading Post soda fountain drink that contains equal parts of Coke, Sprite, Orange and Rootbeer.
Sundown Trailtrail from mountain biking to parking lot that goes by Sunset Ridge
Sunrise RidgeCampsite, site is number 7 one of the seven originals
Sunset RidgeOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Tan Oak CathedralOriginal Kali-ama Trail Marker from 1977
Tank Trap Trailtrail from below the dam to upper meadow
The GrindMountain bike trail that connects Lake Loop and Meander trails
The Lodgename for the lodge built by Mark McGuire foundation next to horse corral
The Ridge Camping Areasub camp containing Sleepy Hollow, Big Dipper, Little Dipper, and Trail’s End
The Terraceshade structure off of the south side of the dining hall
The TowerWaterfront Tower, built and dedicated in 1965
Three AmigosName of the former staff village next to Admin building
Tomki CanyonSalmon Creek empties into this canyon which is the headwaters of the Eel river
Top ManFourth year camper
Trail’s EndCampsite number 9
Travis Trailclosed trail between Scoutcraft and Campfire along the lake, named for Travis Louthain after being bit by a rattlesnake there.
Turkey’s RoostCampsite number 13 (c 1989)
Twelve O’clock HighCampsite, site is number 12 (c 1970)
Two ClapOfficial camp applause
Wagner Camping Areasub camp containing Sailor’s Rest, Wishbone, Pirate’s Cove, and 3 Amigos
War CanoeMultiple canoes lashed together to form a floating platform for OA ceremonies
WarehouseFirst structure built at Willits Scout Reservation. Originally used as the Commissary/Trading post until 1971. From 1971 until 2008 the building was used as the warehouse. The Rotary Club of Oakland financed and constructed the building in 1962.
WaterfrontArea of Camp where swimming and boating take place
WentathalonCompetion held on Friday afternoons for campwide games, started in 1997
Wente Scout ReservationRededicated name for Willits Scout Reservation (1979 – present), named in honor of Carl F. Wente
Wente Southern Annex GroupStakeholders group of the camp that does projects in the off season
Wente Work WeekendWeekend workparties for anyone that wants to help
Willits Scout RanchFirst name given to the Scout Camp of the Oakland Council from 1959 to 1962
Willits Scout ReservationSecond name given to the Scout Camp (1964 – 1978)
Willits, CACity where Wente Scout Reservation is located
Winawa PiranhaBlue Gill in lake that bite toes
WishboneCampsite number 2, one of the seven originals
Woodpeckers PantryKali-ama Trail Marker
Wooly WashEarly morning swim in the lake AKA Polar bear swim, renamed because it is not cold enough for polar bears
Zoomer Memorial BridgeMain bridge on county road that the camp medic, Army Medic Capt Zoomer accidentally drove off in 1980.

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