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 FOCS 

PO Box 1162
       Pioneer CA 95666
Membership - Del  Morris     1662del@gmail.com


(707)338-4760


Board President - Robert Plantz   rwplantz@gmail.com


(440)590-3626






 


Were you a Boy Scout who spent time at Camp Silverado between 1952 and 2003?

Friends of Camp Silverado was founded in 2012 by Doc Darter of Troop 1 St Helena and others to save our beloved camp for the BSA. Despite our initial efforts, we faced setbacks due to conflicting goals with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).   However, we remained involved, collaborating with them from 2012 to 2022, always keeping the vision of restoring Camp Silverado as a center of outdoor learning, just as we experienced it as Scouts.

Currently, the USFS is moving forward with plans to turn the camp into a public group camping site managed by a concessionaire. We have two plans in place to bring Camp back while hanging onto its roots:

**Plan A:  We intend to win the open bidding process and operate the camp under a use permit from the USFS.

**Plan B:   We are working on a potential land swap, which could give us full ownership of the camp.

Plans can happen in either order.  Both will require a strong financial position to be successful.  We may have a need to partner with others to make that either plan happen ie... a municiplity from our roots of the old Silverado Area Council of Solano, Napa or Lake County.    Examples of a municipal Camp are Stockton Muni Camp (City of Stockton), Camp Shelly (City of Livermore), and Camp Concord (City of Concord).  We would of course entertain a partnership with a Scout Council that is in need of a high sierra camp or Troop that wants to particpate in ernest (Camp Cody is an example of a Troop that has their own Camp). 

Your support is critical. With your donations and membership, we can build the resources needed to pursue either of these plans.  Reminder that our Board of Directors are composed of 100% volunteers, all deeply committed to preserving the spirit of Camp Silverado.


**Our Promise**

To pass on the spirit of Camp Silverado and ensure that future generations can experience the same

wilderness education you did as a Scout.


**Our Ask**

Join us now, show your support. Help preserve our legacy or it could be lost forever.


Friends of Camp Silverado Vision Statement

Anchored in an unwavering dedication to preserving and enhancing the Camp Silverado legacy, our vision embraces a future where this untarnished high Sierra haven takes center stage as a hub for experiential outdoor education. Our goal is to safeguard the pristine natural surroundings and rekindle a presence at Silver Lake that fosters outdoor learning and exploration.

Friends of Camp Silverado Mission Statement

Our mission of the Friends of Camp Silverado is resolute in its dedication to preserving, reconstructing, and revitalizing the infrastructure of the Camp Silverado facility. With it's history spanning over six decades of committed engagement by the Silverado Area Council Boy Scouts of America (BSA), our objective is to uphold the nature of this iconic high Sierra destination as an center for wilderness education. By maintaining these facilities and fostering collaborative group member partnerships with like-minded groups that share our vision, while upholding the legacy of the BSA through an environmental stewardship within the encompassing forest, FOCS remains resolutely committed to providing forthcoming generations from all walks of life with an exceptional high Sierra platform for experiential learning and personal growth.

Support us in signing our https://www.change.org/supportFOCS and then doing a little work to share this out to your contacts that 1) support actions that you are inspired by or 2) contacts that you think may see value in supporting and using the Camps facilities for their group's outdoor program needs. 

Project Progress

Over time, our collaborative efforts have yielded significant progress. The restoration of Camp Silverado has advanced, preserving its natural allure and historical importance. A testament to your enduring dedication.

Enlistment for Board Roles and Committee Duties

In our efforts to preserve and revitalize Camp Silverado, we encourage dedicated members to consider taking on new leadership roles. The growth and success of Friends of Camp Silverado depend on the vision, expertise, and commitment of its board members. If you believe you have the qualities to help guide our mission, we invite you to express your interest in joining the board.

Additionally, committee participation offers a meaningful way to contribute. Whether your skills lie in project management, environmental stewardship, fundraising, or community outreach, your involvement is valuable. Together, we can overcome challenges and further solidify Camp Silverado as a cornerstone of experiential education.

Final Notions

The Camp Silverado restoration project stands as a testament to the power of collective determination. We deeply value and appreciate the steadfast support of every member. As we navigate current challenges with the USFS, your involvement in potential board positions and committees will be crucial to ensuring the project's ongoing success. We need you.

With heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication to Camp Silverado, we encourage you to visit the petition and share it widely and frequently with those in your network who can contribute to saving Camp Silverado.



Oh, Remember When


The early morning sun would just peek over the top of Thunder Mountain

     and that cool down slope breeze would hit the backs of our knees at morning colors

             knowing the day will soon warm up ...  internally wondering if we'll see afternoon thunder showers again.


So, Gather Here


All my Camp Brothers and Sisters

              my fellow scouters with our long-ago scout campers, their parents, and siblings

                              make this the year that you return to the ol' Troop campsite.


Oh, By Coming Back


Under the shadow of Thunder in our great firs again.

              Where perhaps you had promised that you would return 

                          Now “a promise made is a debt unpaid”, as the story of the "Cremation of Sam McGee" goes.

So, Join the Round-Up finding our Family

Around our Campfire and under these stars again ...  favor us with your stories,

               Share this Camp that has touched your soul and introduce us to your other family.

                             Come reclaim your spot under the trees and on the granite for our history and towards your legacy


Oh, Come and Camp Here Again


In the honor of the Swegedaigea Lodge and unto our Brotherhood 

              Give back to the Camp that helped shape you into the person you are today

                              All in the name of Wimachtendienk Wingolauchsik Witahemui


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