23 Wallwood BSA Dr, Quincy, FL 32351
Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation lies on a tract of land over 600 acres in size along the shore of Lake Talquin in Gadsden County, Florida. The name Wallwood comes from the principal donors of the land, Dr. Charlie K. Wall and his wife Margaret.
For over 115 years, Scouting America has been leading youth through a variety of outdoor adventures. Today, the
properties and programming offered by the Suwannee River Area Council are not only educational and fun but open to ALL youth – both boys and girls! The core values of all our outdoor programming is still the same: develop leadership skills, get kids outdoors and have some fun.
The Suwannee River Area Council offers the most diverse and adventurous outdoor facilities in north Florida.
Our facilities, programs and staff meet American Camping Association and Scouting America requirements, so youth engage in activities that are completely safe in well maintained easy to find locations. With over 100 years of experience in developing premier outdoor facilities and programs, our camp facilities are about more than location. They are about tradition and family values.
Our staff is motivated enthusiastic and trained, so that parents and youth leave our camps with sense of enrichment rather than a sense of unfulfillment. We offer a rich variety of year round activities, for virtually all of your recreation interests.
How important is camping in Scout retention?
51% of dropped Scouts come from Troops with 5 or fewer camping outings per year.
71% of dropped Scouts come from Troops with 8 or fewer camping outings per year.
Scouting’s founders recognized early on that camping provided one of the best opportunities for developing character and helping youth become morally productive adults. In fact, Scouting America is widely credited with making camping a part of mainstream America.
Each year, more than 600,000 youth camp at one of the 423 Scout camps and 258 high-adventure camps across North America. While Scouts still learn many of the same skills that have been taught for generations, a week at camp is more than just hiking and swimming.
In fact, a recent study by New York-based Harris Interactive revealed that Scouts BSA summer camp increases a youth’s self-confidence, improves their decision-making abilities, and helps them develop conflict-resolution skills.
