Camp Wampanoag, Chilmark, MA

Camp Wampanoag

172 Middle Road Chilmark, MA 02535

This Martha's Vineyard property features a lodge complemented by three cleared acres and a wooded area—it is the perfect base camp to explore the island. The heated lodge is available for overnight or day use and features indoor bathrooms (and an outdoor shower!), a kitchen with appliances (limited supplies), and a fireplace. The property also hosts platform tents, a bunkhouse, and a fire circle. The camp is 11 miles from the ferry docks, generally too far for bicycling, and island buses do not stop at the camp. However, there are several vehicle rental services on the island. This property is available for troop rentals, and does not host summer camp.

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Lodge

Facility

Heated Lodge

Tents (4 tents) Handicap Access Structure Sleeping Capacity Day Capacity Leaders' Room Winterized

Seasonal (May-Oct.)

Outdoor Fire Circle Indoor Fire Place Picnic Table Latrines Flush Toilets Mattresses lay on Shower Electricity Refrigeration Pavilion Kitchen

✓ L 20 20 ✓ ✓ ✓ F ✓ ✓ ✓

T 20 ✓ ✓ ✓

F ✓

L = Lodge T = Platform Tent ✓= Exists F = Floor B = Bunk C = Cot

Rental Fees for GSEMA Members

Lodge

$125/night (4 PM-10 AM) $50/day use block of time (11 AM-3 PM or 4-8 PM)

Lodge & Tents $145/night (4 PM-10 AM) $60/day use block of time (11 AM-3 PM or 4-8 PM)

Tents Outdoor Showers

Dishwashing

Those troops using tent sites should wash dishes in the method outlined in Troop Camp training. Dishwater should be dumped in the washstand sink, NOT in the woods.

Equipment and Supplies

• Cooking equipment is NOT provided (i.e. pots, pans, utensils, and dishwashing buckets). Troops should plan to bring this equipment. • Troops should also plan to bring all cleaning supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags. • Fire buckets, grates and rakes are available on the site.

Fires and Wood

All fire circles have rakes, a bucket, and a grate. Please build fires in existing fire circles, and do not make new ones. Gather only fallen dead wood for any fire. Troops should plan to bring wood, tinder, and kindling with them as the site is too small to gather wood. Please bag the fully cooled ashes in a heavy-duty trash bag and treat them like trash following directions under trash disposal. Troops may use the lodge fireplace; please refer to the reservation confirmation packet for usage instructions.

Plumbing

Wampanoag has indoor toilet facilities and showers.

Refrigeration and Food Storage

Most sites have refrigeration units. Please reference the chart above. It is your responsibility to monitor the thermometer for acceptable temperature readings of 40 degrees or below. If not, please notify site manager for correction.

Shared Spaces

The field outside the dining hall is normally shared by all site users. Troops are responsible for bringing outdoor games and equipment if planning to use this shared outdoor space.

Trash Disposal

A dumpster is located near the dining hall. Troops are responsible for bringing trash to the dumpster at the end of their stay.

Reminders

• There is no archery range, boating, or ropes courses at Camp Wampanaog. • Pitching tents for any reason is not permitted on the site. • Do not move mattresses around between the lodge and the tents.

Parking

The parking lot in front of the Lodge has a capacity of eight cars.