1. Camping In The Virgin Islands

2. Camping In The Virgin Islands

3. Camping In The Virgin Islands
Scouting in the United States Virgin Islands has a long history, from the 1920s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
As of March 1, The US Virgin Islands Council was merged into the
National Capital Area Council

4. Camping In The Virgin Islands
Camp Wall offers:
bunkhouses accommodating eight people per room (Walled tents on platforms)
shower house with gender segregated facilities
a dinning hall
a climbing tower
ropes course
central pavilion
a rifle range.

5. Camping In The Virgin Islands

6. Camping In The Virgin Islands
Damage from the Hurricane(s)

7. Camping In The Virgin Islands

8. Camping In The Virgin Islands
However… Camp Wall has their own fresh water collection cisterns, a backup well, and a backup generator for the property.
 From the photos you can see where some roof panels were ripped off the trusses. Also, all of the tent frames were damaged. Those are the light green items that you see in the photo.
The storm surge also left quite a bit of debris that needs to be cleared to allow proper grass to regrow.

9. Camping In The Virgin Islands
The Good News:
Camp Wall will be operational for summer camp 2018
Commercial Power is expected in December
They only have 5 weeks of camp this year. The Florida Sea Base is starting a new Marine STEM program in 2018 and full launch for 2019 and 2020

10. Camping In The Virgin Islands
2018 Schedule & Availability
Week 1 June 17 – 23 Open
Week 2 June 24 – 30 Open
Week 3 July 1 – 7 Open
Week 4 July 8 – 14 Open
Week 5 July 15 – 21 Open
Week 6 July 22 – 28 Closed
Week 7 July 29 – August 4 Closed
Airfare: National Airport to St Croix is currently around $650

11. Camping In The Virgin Islands
Activities around St. Croix include:
Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving
Sailing/Motoring to Buck Island Reef National Monument
Turtle watching at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, home of the largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles in the U.S.
Hike to the Annaly Bay Tide Pools
Visit Point Udall, the easternmost point of the USA.
Learning about Maroon Ridge
Enjoying West Indian food (man soup) and culture

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Visiting Salt River Bay National Park and Ecological Preserve, site of Columbus’ second voyage landing. The park is one of seven places in the world to offer bioluminescent kayak tours. (Available at night during non full moon times)
Fishing for reef fish, tuna, dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo and marlin
Visiting Whim Great House and learning the island’s cultural history, when “sugar was king!”
Hiking isolated beaches, New Caledonia Gut and the rain forest

13. Camping In The Virgin Islands
2018 Camp Wall Summer Camp – Registration is Open!
Requests must be received electronically at
The Summer Season is for the “All-Inclusive” package rate of $700 per person. It includes pick-up from the airport, all transportation, meals, tent/cabin, cots, showers, and travel back to the airport.
Includes three premium adventures:
A Jeep Tour of St. Croix
A snorkeling experience at Buck Island National Reef
A guided kayaking tour of Salt River Bay, the second landing of Christopher Columbus!

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