Camp Belknap

Camp Belknap boasts more than 288 acres (117 ha) of playfields, courts and forested land, much of it held as a conservation easement; plus one mile of lakefront property.

After an extensive search, Camp Belknap announced on March 15, 2013 that Seth and Stephanie Kassels would become directors upon the retirement of Gene and Caryn Clark.

Seton created Woodcraft and the ceremonial lighting of its four lamps (Fortitude, Truth, Beauty, and Love) to highlight the strength of Native American culture and its usefulness to modern young people.

Camp Belknap's entire community gathers as the Bald Eagle Tribe each Sunday night at dusk around a bonfire for games, stories, song, and to initiate new members.

He not only helps teach Belknap leaders how to counsel homesick campers, but also lectures and writes on the subject for the American Camp Association and other outlets.

Camp Belknap's bylaws state its mission: "To preserve the unique physical and spiritual environment where young men may forever build strong character, self esteem, individual maturity and community responsibility; to acquire for life the skill of leadership and the value of good stewardship; to honor the history and traditions which are the Belknap experience; and to be a contributing citizen in the community it serves and from which it receives its benefit."