Camp William Hinds. Archived News.
This is the section of the website that houses all of the old news stories that no longer appear on the front page. For the most up-to-date news click the home button at the top of this page, or use the rest of our navigation to explore all that we have to offer!
Boy Scout Camp William Hinds is situated on 280 acres of land on the shores of Panther Pond, which is a part of the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine. With our superb waterfront, miles of hiking trails that meet all ability levels, a 300+ seat Dining Hall, Health Lodge, Recreation Hall, and Trading Post, this Boy Scout camp is always ready to provide a fun and adventurous boy scout and webelos summer camp experience.
SPL & Leader Kick-Off Dinner This Wednesday!
April 25, 2011
Join us at the PTC Office in Portland this Wednesday at 7pm for our first SPL & Leader Summer Camp Meeting! You bring the questions, we'll bring the dinner & dessert! Click here for directions.
2011 Older Boy Experiences!
April 5, 2011
For 2011, we are excited to announce older boy programs like no other, created just for YOU: the Scout looking for more adventure, independence, and challenge from summer camp. What are you waiting for? Check out all of our new programs and join the adventure!
Council Scoutmaster & SPL Dinner March 22d!
March 16, 2011
Scoumaster's and SPLs are invted to attend a FREE dinner & discussion on March 22nd from 6-8pm at the Pilgrim House in Brunswick, ME. The topics will include Webelos to Scout transition ideas/programs, Troop Open House ideas, Order of the Arrow elections & participation as well as Summer Camp Programs!
Camp Director Josh Gagnon will be there to talk about camp and the exciting 2011 Program! Join him by registering with your DEs by March 18th!
2011 Webelos Guide Now Available!
March 7, 2011
We have just posted the 2011 Webelos Resident Camp Guide & Forms! Hard copies will be available at your roundtable or you can download them here! We've also updated the Webelos portion of our website to reflect the new 2011 Webelos Resident Program "Adventure in Temple Hinds!"
Operation Fly First Class - April 18-21!
March 4, 2011
Are you ready for the Great Outdoors? Operation Fly 1st Class is Pine Tree Council program being offered for Boy Scouts up to age 13, Tenderfoot rank to First Class! Older Scouts who still need the ranks taught can also attend! This four-day program will offer new Boy Scouts the opportunity for advancement during the April school vacation with other Scouts under the guidance of older Scouts and experienced leaders! Click here for more information, or download a registration form!
2011 Leader Guide Correction!
March 4, 2011
Thanks to our Scouting friend Shawn McNutt for pointing this out to us! We mistakenly listed backpacking as an Eagle Required Badge in our Leaders Guide. The online version has been fixed, but you will want to make that change on page 20 of your hard copy! Download a corrected version right here!
2011 Leader & Parent Guides Now Available!
February 26, 2011
We have just posted the 2011 Leaders & Parents guides! Hard copies will be available at your March roundtable or you can download them here.
Boy Scout Resident Camp Information Now Available!
February 13, 2011
We have just posted all of our information for the 2011 Boy Scout Resident Camp Season! Be sure to check out our new merit badges, older boy programs and other opportunities! Webelos Information & Leaders/Parents Guides are coming soon!
Promotional Flyers Now Available!
January 29, 2011
Looking to promote camp at meetings, roundtables or other events? Don't want to bring the entire leader's guide with you? The 2011 Boy Scout & Webelos Promotional Flyers are now available! Either click here to download them directly, or visit our forms page for more information.
Important Date Changes for 2011!
January 22, 2011
We've made two very important changes to our due dates for the 2011 season. First, the campership deadline is now April 1st. Second, the Early Bird Discount Deadline is May 1st! Camperships & registration forms will be available soon, but for more information please contact Camp Director Josh Gagnon or call PTC at 207-797-5252 ext. 14.
2011 Staff Application Now Available!
December 28, 2010
We are now hiring for the 2011 season! Why do you want to work at Camp Hinds? You can live, play, and work in the great outdoors, go on active adventures, make new friends from all over (even from other countries), learn leadership skills and much much more! We offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities found nowhere else. In some cases, we can even work with colleges/universities to help you earn credit while you work! We have a variety of opportunities available, so contact Camp Director Josh Gagnon if you have any questions and then start the application process.
Roof Shoveling Party - Saturday the 5th!
February 4, 2011
Hi all, because of the deep snow we have received, the rangers are concerned with various roofs (dining hall & pine tree cabing) at Hinds. So, we are going to have a roof shoveling party this Saturday the 5th from 10 AM to 2 PM- lunch will be provided! Adults only!
A big load was taken off the dining hall by the ranger staff yesterday but more is needed to come off before the next storms!
2011 Winter Camp Staff Needed!
December 24, 2010
We will be accepting applications for youth staff for this year's winter camp for a few more days. If you are interested, download the application form from and mail it to the council office.
"I'm Bored, There's Nothing to do!" Sound Familiar?
Check Out Winter Camp 2011!
December 20, 2010
During the deep snows of February school vacation, 30 lucky Boy Scouts will be able to stay warm and cozy at the Rotary Training Center at Camp Hinds. Pine Tree Council will be hosting Winter Camp 2011 February 20th – 25th. For more information, please visit the winter camp website!
We're Back!
November 17, 2010
We're back in the saddle. Josh & Karen will be back for 2011 and are looking for your ideas for new MBs and Programs. What do you want to see at Hinds this year? Let us know!
Calling All Summer Photographers!
September 22, 2010
Do you have photos from your adventure at camp this summer? If so, let us know...we are looking to share photographs from the summer on our website and would love to use them to promote the 2011 season!
Webelos Pirate Open House Tonight!
June 29, 2010
Don't forget that our Webelos Pirate Open House is tonight at 6:30 right here at Camp Hinds. Come visit with Captain Josh Gagnon, First Mate Karen Hawkes and our Ghost Ship Hinds Crew to learn all about our adventure this summer. Join us for our dessert buffet afterwards!
We're At Camp!
June 18, 2010
The staff have started moving in! Now that we are at camp, the best way to reach us is either through e-mail or the camp phone line:
207-655-4878
Troop Rotation Form Now Available
June 7, 2010
The 2010 troop rotation form is now available! Please be sure to go over the options with your troop and bring it to the Sunday SPL & Leader meeting at camp! NEW for this year, if you have a preference for your outpost days due to leadership requirements, please let us know on the space provided on the form. We will try our best to accommodate your schedule.The staff have started moving in! Now that we are at camp, the best way to reach us is either through e-mail or the camp phone line: 207-655-4878
Online Scheduling Notes
June 3, 2010
If you are attending Camp Hinds with your troop, your Scoutmaster must enter your merit badge and activity requests into the system - this icludes Trail to Eagle Scouts who will be camping with their own troop.
If you are attending Camp Hinds as a provisional camper, you will receive login information in a letter from the council office once you register for your week - this includes Trail to Eagle Scouts who will be staying in the provisional campsite.
Online Schedluing System Now Open!
May 15, 2010
Head on over to http://www.pinetreebsa.org/scss to start registering/scheduling your boys for summer camp! Remember, registering online is easy & instant! Don't be afraid to contact us for help!
Two BIG Events this Saturday, May 8th!
May 3, 2010
We have two big events happening this Saturday that we wanted to remind everyone about. First, we have our annual Beaver Workday from 9am-3pm (with lunch provided)! We have a series of projects to help improve camp and are inviting all packs, troops, leaders and friends of Hinds to come and join us for a day with great friends and great service. If you are a 2010 Hinds Leader, and didn't attend our leader meeting April 28th stay for our 4:00 meeting after the workday (dinner and desert provided)! E-mail Camp Director Josh Gagnon or Ranger Bob to RSVP for either event.
SPL & Scout Leader Meeting!
April 23, 2010
Just a quick reminder that our first SPL and Scout Leader meeting for the 2010 season is next Wednesday, April 28th at 7pm. We will be holding this meeting at the Pine Tree Council Office in Portland.
Camp Hinds & DeLorme Mapping Team Up on Geocaching!
April 13, 2010
The BSA just released the final Geocaching MB requirements (BSA Blog About The New Requirements)! We are excited to be offering this new MB at camp thanks to the fine folks at DeLorme Mapping, who donated
20 PN-40 GPS Units for camp! (PN-40 Product Review)
University of Scouting - March 26th!
March 26, 2010
Josh & Karen have a booth at the University of Scouting on March 26th! Stop by to pick up your leader's guides (Boy Scouts & Webelos), gather information about the summer, play some Merit Badge Trivia or just stop in and say hello!
Boy Scout & Webelos Camping Information
March 25, 2010
The Boy Scout Camping and Webelos Resident Camp portions of the website are now completly up-to-date with dates, fees, forms and general information. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Welcome to the NEW Website!
February 21, 2010
Welcome to the brand new internet home for Camp William Hinds. Please bear with us as we spend the next few days updating pages, testing new features and adding content. This website was created to keep scouters up-to-date with news, programs and forms associated with camping at Hinds. We look forward to getting feedback as we unveil the website and encourage you to contact us with questions, comments or suggestions!
