Camp Toad Hollow History
HISTORY:
Camp Toad Hollow began operation in the mid 1920s. I have evidence that
the camp existed in 1930 from a "Where to go Camping" booklet. The camp
was likely well-established by that point and appears to have been
created around 1924. However, I need some firm print evidence to be
certain. Toad Hollow had approximately 200 acres and offered scouts the
opportunity for year-round camping. Several cabins were available for
winter camping.
The camp was originally owned by Buffalo Council (BC). In 1949, Erie
County Council (ECC) merged with Buffalo Council and the camp became
part of the Buffalo Area Council (BAC). The camp was still being used
as a year round camp when the Buffalo Area Council merged in 1967 with
the
Niagara Frontier Council (NFC). The Greater Niagara Frontier Council
(GNFC) countinued to use Toad Hollow as a year round camp in the 1960s
and 1970s for weekend troop camping, hosting
District camporees and
OA Chapter Ordeal/Brotherhood induction weekends. The camp was also
used for Cub Scout Day Camps in the 1970s. Toad Hollow was used
by the GNFC until 1980 when it was
unfortunately sold
to a private group.
ADDRESS: Toad Hollow
was located on Route 75, Hamburg, NY 14075. In the 1930s, scouts were
encouraged to take the City Line to Hamburg and hike the four miles to
Toad Hollow. Specifically, scouts were told that "A good scout never
begs an auto ride. It is dangerous and should be discouraged. Hiking is
part of the scout program." Try telling that to your troop these days!
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