Author Archives: scoutingmcrance
#18 Hovey Lodge
In 1947, Harry Hovey’s interest in Camp Babcock-Hovey was rekindled. He offer to build a conference and training facility to build a conference and training facility to the west of the parade field. When completed, it was will furnished, with … Continue reading
Did you see that?
There has been a lot of development in the short stories and we want to make sure you have had a chance to see it all. There are many interesting facts that you may want to take a second look … Continue reading
#17 The Wooden Anniversary and the Babcock Chapel
1944 was the wooden anniversary of the opening of camp. The “Babcock Memorial Chapel” was dedicated and Penn Yan Lodge made its way into camp. The “Babcock Memorial Chapel” was a gift of Mrs. Alice Bailey of Phelps. Mrs. Bailey … Continue reading
#16 Newsletter from 1943 – The Red Cedar Whispers 1943
Did you enjoy the Hovey Tribune in 2011? Well in 1943 they didn’t have the Hovey Tribune but “The Red Cedar Whispers”. Check it out below- Red Cedar Whispers 1943
#15 Skip Cepuch
Born on September 15, 1927, Skip grew up in Seneca Falls, New York. He served as a radar man in the US Navy in 1947 and 1948 and sailed around the world aboard the USS Lloyd Thomas. He worked at … Continue reading
#14 Post Cards from the 1940’s
Remember what Skip said happened on Monday’s during the 1940’s? “On Monday at lunch you found a post card under your plate which when it bore a message to someone became your “pass” to the evening meal.” I think that is … Continue reading
#13 The Legend of Bigfoot as told by Skip
Many years ago in this area lived a tribe of Indians and one giant, Bigfoot by name. Now because he was a giant he liked to pick on those smaller than himself. Now no matter what size you may be, … Continue reading
#12 The 1940’s as told by Skip Cepuch with historical edits
The Scout executive, “Parky” Parkinson was the first camp director, mailman, chaplain, ranger, etc. His able assistants were Sponsler Limbaugh (whose main duties were at the waterfront) and Arthur Hartwig, (Director of Health and Sanitation). Our meals were prepared by … Continue reading
#11 Thank You letters to Mr. Babock and Mr. Hovey
A thank you can go a long way. Check out these letters from Scouts thanking Mr. Hovey and Mr. Babcock for thier donation to the Scouting program. I especially like the one that named the wrong lake for camp and … Continue reading
#10 The 1930’s as told by Skip Cepuch with historical edits
When camp first opened there was only the dining hall (2012 – south wing, center section and ½ of north wing), the outdoor shower building (2012 – concrete slab between Memorial Lodge and Mohawk campsite on south side of access … Continue reading
Babcock-Hovey Alumni Association 