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WHY SUMMER CAMP?

2009 GW Pirtle Summer Camp Leaders Guide

2009 Summer Camp Forms

George W. Pirtle Staff we pledge:

-To treat our guests and fellow scouts friendly, courteously, and with  respect
-To acknowledge our guests with a warm welcome and thank you for coming
-To insure that our guests receive only the best service
-To look ahead to anticipate our guest's needs
-To deliver accurate and complete help to our guests in a timely manner
-To utilize staff training and Scouting knowledge to better serve our guests
-To succeed in showing our guests a memorable summer camp experience

2009 Summer Camp Leaders Guide   

2009 Summer Camp Staff Application 

Recent Improvements at GWP

2008 Summer Camp In Review


What Scout leaders said about Camp Pirtle last summer………

Troop 469 - Wills Point, TX - Circle Ten Council - "You have as good of a staff as I have seen in my 28 years of adult Scouting." - Doug Nelson, Scout Leader/Week 1

Troop 405 - Austin, TX - Capitol Area Council - "Nice camp with a 'can do' attitude by the staff. Problems and concerns were quickly addressed. Not a single Scout said he definitely didn't want to come back, that indicates you have an excellent summer camp." - Calvin Gray, Scoutmaster/Week 1

Troop 55 - Youngsville, LA - Evangeline Area Council - "Best food of any camp that I have been to." - Michael Hebert, Scout Leader/Week 1

Troop 533 - Cedar Creek, TX - Capitol Area Council - "Nice campsites and friendly staff. Staff was always willing to help when asked questions." - David A. Till, Scout Leader/Week 1

Troop 678 - League City, TX - Sam Houston Area Council - "The staff is enthusiastic and there is such a positive atmosphere at camp." - Michelle Brown, Scout Leader/Week 2

Troop 161 - Nacogdoches, TX - East Texas Area Council - "Camp Pirtle is a very well run camp. The staff is helpful and enthusiastic." Timothy Hoelewya, Scout Leader/Week 2

Troop 349 - Saginaw, TX - Longhorn Council - "All of the staff worked extra hard and      listened as questions were asked." -- John Malone, Scout Leader/Week 2

Troop 700 - Grapevine, TX -- Longhorn Council - "Beautiful camp with great facilites. The staff was great, and the enthusiasm was great." -- John Noffsinger Scout Leader/Week 2

Troop 1197 - Houston, TX - Sam Houston Area Council - "Nobody complained all week about going hungry, Scoutmaster dinner was an added bonus - Delicious!" -- Sandy Troff, Scout Leader/Week 2

Troop 65 - TX - Three Rivers Council - "Camp was great. I love how well the staff got the kids going in the morning and kept them going throughout the day." -- Matthew Bender, Scout Leader/Week 3

Troop 125 - Dallas, TX - Circle 10 Council - "Outrageous Customer Service" - Patrick Hamner Assistant Scoutmaster/Week 3

Troop 311 -- , TX - Three Rivers Council - "Good merit badge program combined with great extra curricular activities." Bryan Davis Scout Leader/Week 3

Troop 385 - Mineola, TX - East Texas Area Council - "Camp Commissioner called prior to camp to help in any way. Out of 8 years of Summer Camp that's the only time." Wendell Utley Scoutmaster/Week 3.

Troop 198 - Gladewater, TX - East Texas Area Council - "Great summer camp staff that has been well trained." Karen Parkerson-Foster Scout Leader/Week 4

Troop 442 - Friendswood, TX - Bay Area Council - "The staff enthusiasm was contagious and the energy level kept things upbeat for the kids." Karla Giles Scout Leader/Week 4