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Boonesboro Village 
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"Not Just
Learning History,
but Living It"
Boonesboro Village
is an 18th century skills program
for Scouts and Scouters of all ages.
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Camp Daniel Boone is a Boy Scout Camp located in the Great Smoky Mountains ~ 45 minutes west of Asheville, NC.
* WANTED!!!! *
* Young Person/16 plus/Male or Female For *
* “Paid Vacation” Plus All Expenses *
* 8 - 9 weeks /June 4 to ~ August 1, 2010 *
*Camp Daniel Boone near Asheville, NC. Chance to see Biltmore Estate & Cherokee*
* Must Have valid Drivers License and a RELIABLE VEHICLE *
* Truck or Van preferred but not necessary *
* Boy Scout Camp Councilor/Stroke Survivor Needs Driver/Personal Assistant *
* If you can teach an Indian Craft, much more pay is possible. *
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The real "Fort Boonesborough" was a frontier community replete
with all the hardships of getting to the site, defense against hostile attack, hunger, disease and
all the thousands of day-to-day problems that can spell doom to a new settlement.
We've have taken out most of those problems.
All the 21st century modes of transportation are available to you,
although the last several miles can be a bit tricky navigating the western Carolina mountains.
If you go hungry at the new Boonesboro Village it is your own fault.
Our food is said to be the best anyone has ever had at a Scout Camp.
There is no more typhoid, plague, malaria and the like to deal with.
However, the common cold has yet to be conquered.
Most of the day-to-day problems are dealt with by our more than capable staff.
We don't have the British to worry about anymore, however,
you do have to watch out for the occasional Shawnee or Cherokee attack.
Villagers "Bunkhouses" in 2007
Boonesboro Village at Camp Daniel Boone is one of the best programs, in one of the best camps available to Boy Scouts and Scouters in 
the United States of America. It is rapidly becoming internationally known, as well. In addition to the many Camp Counselors we have had from every continent other than Antarctica, in 2009 we had a Saudi Arabian troop visit Boonesboro village. It was the very first Saudi troop to ever come to the United States. They had their choice of going to any camp and participating in any program they wished. They chose Boonesboro Village at Camp Daniel Boone.
In 2008 we had our first coed Venture Crew at Boonesboro Village. The young ladies (and all of them were ladies) did everything the guys did and more. They were instrumental in beginning our first log cabin by moving several logs down the mountain to the cabin site. They were the perfect example of team work to accomplish a difficult task.
Today's Boonesboro Village is an 18th century skills program teaching Cooperage, Blacksmithing, Leather Working, Knife Making, Indian Crafts, Wilderness Survival, (as of 2009) Pottery, and hopefully adding one or two more for 2010. The Merit Badges that can be earned right in the village, without ever going down to base camp, are Metal Working, Leather Craft, Indian Lore, Wood Carving, Wilderness Survival and Pottery. More programs are planned for the near future and combined with the Merit Badges offered at base camp, the Boy Scouts will be able to earn almost any badge they wish.
Master Robert McDarmont - Our Program Director, Master Gunsmith, Master Hornsmith, Master Blacksmith and all-around good guy. Robert is one of the main reasons we all keep coming back. Robert's favorite saying is "When it quits being fun, I'm going home!"
Master Steve Creamer - Steve is a Master Cooper. A Cooper is one who fashions containers like buckets and barrels. Owing to the fact that these are skills that take much longer than a week to learn Steve introduces the scouts to the tools of the trade by making spoons, forks and trenchers (18th century plates). Steve's trade uses some extremely sharp tools ("cut you to the bone sharp" as Steve likes to say) therefore he spends a great deal of time teaching his apprentices proper use and safety . Just in case somebody isn't paying attention, Steve is also a paramedic.
Master Ralph Peters - Knife maker. Ralph comes from the area, which is a good thing, as he brings the largest hand powered machinery to the program; a large crank drill press for drilling the metal blades for the rivets that hold the scales (handle) to the blade. Because of the need for much rasping and filing Ralph has built heavy work benches and seating so the scouts can be very stable and safe while working with some dangerous tools to produce a dangerous tool.
Master Matt Shirey - Another of our Master Blacksmiths. Matt practices his trade in the immediate area and played an integral part in 2009's "Blog Cabin" on the DIY Network. Matt wasn't with us in 2009 owing to a new baby in the family, but we are hoping he will be returning in 2010 as he has become a vital part of our merry band.
Master Jim Farley - Master of Leather work, beading and needle crafts. Jim, a retired barrister (we don't hold that against him), he has come to us with a multitude of experiences learned from making much of his own accouterments. Jim is an experienced reenacter coming to us fresh from the Seminole Wars in Florida.
"CAPT. BOONE" - Coming from an Army Ranger background, Jim Trostle makes the perfect Capt. Boone. He is the "Commander" of our Militia (of which all campers are a part), maintains disipline throughout the camp and teaches the "Wilderness Survival" merit badge class, 18th century style.
Mistress Deborah Sands - Master Potter. Deb is the newest member of our growing troop. She is the first female Master Craftsperson to fill or ranks and brings with her more than just the arts and mysteries of her trade. She is a very experienced reenacter and can handle an ax as good as, if not better than, most men. In her first week of our program, she supervised the scouts in building a kiln and had seven weeks of extremely successful apprentice potters. I truly hope she will be returning for many more summers.
Shemaqua - Me. I was the third member of the Boonesboro Village Staff behind first Steve and then Robert. In my seven summers I have taught leather work, beading, making of "Medicine Bags", Dream Catchers, wampum wrist bands and Moccasins and taught the "Indian Lore" merit badge class.
We are hoping to add one or two other skills/crafts in 2010.
With only the eight Craftsmen and women/Skills instructors already on staff we have close to 300 years of experience in our respective crafts/skills and most of us have had experience as Boy Scouts, Explorers, Scout Masters and/or parents of Scouts. Several of us have had advanced training in emergency medical response and youth counciling.
The
Indian Camp
at Boonesboro?
An Indian camp is my dream. It could probably be accomplished with less than ten thousand dollars. A dwelling like the one at the top right (only not as tall) big enough to shelter 20 young men, a separate shelter for 10 girls, a third for adult leaders and one for instructors, all made of bark or shakes, all constructed by the Scouts themselves, and we would have a reasonably good sized Indian camp. In the camp I would like to offer all sorts of Indian crafts like leather work including the medicine bags and moccasins we have made in the past and bead work including the wampum wrist bands that we have also made in the past. I would love to add basketry, pottery, arrow making, flintknapping and dwelling construction to name a few. We could add some skills such as archery, tracking and stalking both animals and men, Indian style cooking and a host of others.
It would happen in a minute if I had the money to fund it my self.
If you or anyone you know has that kind of money
(or $1000 or $100 or $10) that could be donated for a worthy cause,
please let me know via e-mail or the contact information at
the bottom of the page and I can give the details of such a project
and direct you to the right people at the Daniel Boone Council, B.S.A.
so you can get the tax deduction.
"We must be united
We must smoke the same pipe
We must f fight each other's battles
And more than that, We must love the Great Spirit."
--Tecumseh --
-His appeal to other tribes to join his confederacy.-
I wonder if Tecumseh was a Boy Scout?
ALL ABOUT THE SHAWNEE SHAWNEE HISTORY 2 SHAWNEE HISTORY 3
PORTRAYING INDIANS THE CAPTIVE CORPS TURTLE ISLAND
WIKTIONARY WIKIPEDIA
BOONESBORO VILLAGE CAMP DANIEL BOONE CDB VIDEO DANIEL BOONE COUNCIL
Camp Daniel Boone is a Boy Scout Camp located in the Great Smoky Mountains ~ 45 minutes west of Asheville, NC.
If for any reason the email links throughout this site do not work you may reach me by email at
shemaqua@bigbearsden.org,
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Shemaqua 
127 - A King Henry Way
Williamsburg, VA
23188-1903
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or send up a smoke signal, use a drum, or communicate telepathically.
(I wouldn't count on those last three.)
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