60+ Years at Massawepie
For over six decades, Troop 31 has been an active participant at Massawepie Scout Camps outside Tupper Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. We are one of the original troops who were present at Massawepie Camp opening and have been attending every year since.
Troop 31 has been camping at Massawepie since 1952 - that's over 60 years of continuous participation!
The Highlanders Legacy
This District was originally made up of nine troops that were organized and resided in the Highland Park area of Rochester. The group of troops was originally called the "Highlanders", and they took turns having a troop represent them each week that the Camp was open during the summer. While the tradition of the Highlanders has folded and no longer exists, Troop 31 continues to honor this legacy through our continued participation at Massawepie.
A Photo Journey Through the Years
We have an extensive collection of photos from Massawepie ranging from 1958 to 2013, documenting generations of Troop 31 scouts at camp.
Massawepie Memories Photo Gallery
Click the arrows or dots to browse through decades of Troop 31 memories at Massawepie
Note: The slider above shows placeholder images. To add your actual photos, replace the image sources with your photo files. Photos span from the late 1950s through 2013, showing the evolution of camp and the many scouts who have experienced Massawepie.
Traditions at Massawepie
Over the years, Troop 31 has developed many traditions at Massawepie:
- The annual group photo at camp
- Participation in camp-wide events and competitions
- BarkEater honor camper program participation
- Mountain Fox program for older scouts
- Troop 31's campsite traditions
Generations of Scouts
Many families have a multi-generational connection to Troop 31 and Massawepie. Fathers who attended Massawepie with Troop 31 in the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s have returned as leaders, watching their own sons experience the same adventures they did decades before.
Share Your Massawepie Memories
If you have photos or memories from your time at Massawepie with Troop 31, we'd love to hear from you! Please email us at [email protected] or visit our alumni page to share your stories.