The following is the program schedule for Smell the Pines 2023. If you are planning on arriving on Thursday you can arrive anytime during the day. The evening meal will be prepared.
- Thursday, August 3, 2023.
- Some staff will have arrived at camp at their convenience on Thursday. The kitchen staff. Don’t get in their way. If you would like to arrive on Thursday please check with someone as to plans. Camp will be setup the week prior.
- More alumni than originally expected are arriving on Thursday. It should be a fun time.
- Friday, August 4, 2023
- 7:00 am: reveille, personal hygiene both latrines will be open.
- 7:30 am: breakfast.
- 8:15 am: blueberry picking. We’re advised to get there early.
- 9:00 am: trip to visit the windmills.
- 11:00 am: free period, swimming, boating.
- 12:00 pm: lunch.
- 12:30 pm: siesta.
- 1:30 pm: 1st afternoon program, group 1 animal tracking.
- 3:00 pm: 2nd afternoon program, group 2 animal tracking.
- 5:00 pm: afternoon programs conclude, prepare for retreat.
- 6:30 pm: retreat
- 7:00 pm: festive dinner prepared by camp cooks of top quality bbq.
- 9:00 pm: music all night.
- 11:00 pm: taps.
- Saturday, August 5, 2023
- 7:00 am: reveille
- 7:30 am: breakfast.
- 8:30 am: Depart for CT River canoe trip.
- 9:00 am: Mt. Cardigan hike departs.
- 9:30 am: nothing scheduled for those who remain in camp. If you want something to do maybe go get more blueberries.
- 12:00 pm: Senior scouts going on trips arrive at camp.
- 3:30 pm: alumni hike and canoe trips return.
- 5:00 pm: afternoon programs conclude, prepare for retreat.
- 6:00 pm: retreat
- 6:30 pm: evening mess, Dumbell Club, canteen.
- 7:00 pm: 1st evening program, free boating.
- 8:00 pm: 2nd evening program, Campfire, music, stories from trips.
- 9:00 pm: 3rd evening program, poker tournament
- 11:00 pm: taps.
- Sunday, August 6, 2023
- 7:00 am: reveille.
- 7:30 am: breakfast.
- 10:00 am: senior scouts leave for trips, alumni packup, group photos.
- 12:00 pm Smell the Pines 2016 officially ends.