A BIT OF HISTORY
When Quannapowitt Council Shared WTCSR
Getting To Wah-Tut-Ca During World War II
During World War II gas was rationed and few had extra to drive from Massachusetts to Northwood Northwood, NH.
Many BSA camps closed for the duration of the war. Scout Executive Hal Kellogg was determined to keep Wah-Tut-Ca
open. One of his strategies was to find a partner with a Boy Scout Council that had closed its camp. Quannapowitt
Council of Malden, MA became that partner.
For over 10 years, in the area that is now Shanawanda and Ipinipi campsites,
Camp Quannapowitt was part of Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation. Both Councils
worked together to promote the experience. This relationship lasted after the
war until Quannapowitt became part of the Minuteman Council in 1959. Vaughn
Ketchum, a Scouter from Malden would serve as Wah-Tut-Ca’s Program
Director and Camp Director for several seasons.
This summer Wah-Tut-Ca, as part of the Northern NeXus of Adventure, will
welcome Scouts from Malden, Melrose, Reading and Wakefield Massachusetts
home!
Get to WTCSR
1942
In 5 Easy Steps!
Step 1
Take Trolly To Lowell
Step 2
Get To Train Station
Step 3
Take Train To Concord NH
Step 4
Take Bus To
Northwood Narrows
Step 5
Take Whaleboat To Camp
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