The Bullard Farm Benchmark: The Camp Wanocksett Podcast

Camp Wanocksett

The Bullard Farm Benchmark comes to you from the shores of Thorndike Pond at the base of Mount Monadnock. On this show, we bring you stories, anecdotes and lore of Wanocksett history, and showcase different programs and opportunities uniquely available to the Wanocksett Experience. Our goal is to bring Camp Wanocksett to all campers, Scouts, caregivers, and adult leaders, and to keep camp alive for our alumni near and far. read less
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Episode Five: COPE
Aug 19 2023
Episode Five: COPE
In this episode we speak about the COPE program. To learn more about COPE, an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, we speak with two individuals, both of whom are experts on the BSA and Camp Wanocksett COPE program. Stay tuned for our conversation with long-time Scouter, Venturer and former staff member Jim Ganley, and our Program Director and former COPE staff member, Will Neville.

Episodes

Episode Five: COPE
Aug 19 2023
Episode Five: COPE
In this episode we speak about the COPE program. To learn more about COPE, an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, we speak with two individuals, both of whom are experts on the BSA and Camp Wanocksett COPE program. Stay tuned for our conversation with long-time Scouter, Venturer and former staff member Jim Ganley, and our Program Director and former COPE staff member, Will Neville.
Episode Four: CIT's (Counselor In Training)
Aug 12 2023
Episode Four: CIT's (Counselor In Training)
In this episode we examine the Camp Wanocksett CIT program. Today we discuss the structure of the counselor in training program, its purpose, and what the future holds for passing on essential leadership skills and training to future Wanocksett staff members.
Episode Three: The Wanocksett Players
Aug 5 2023
Episode Three: The Wanocksett Players
On this episode we learn more about The Wanocksett Players, the Camp Wanocksett house band. Music is, and has always been and integral part of the Wanocksett experience. To that end today we sit down with current members of the band to learn more about where the Thursday evening rock and roll show came from, the music the band plays, and what the future holds for continuing to bring music to Camp Wanocksett.
Episode Two: Sunset Summit
Jul 28 2023
Episode Two: Sunset Summit
On this episode we discuss Mount Monadnock and the Sunset Summit, one of our flagship programs offered at Camp Wanocksett. If you love purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain, this episode is for you. Stay tuned.
Episode One: Dan Megan
Jul 24 2023
Episode One: Dan Megan
Today we learn a little bit about Wanocksett's history, and how Wanocksett came to be what it is in 2023. Stay tuned for our interview with Camp Director Daniel Francis Megan.