The Academy was originally founded in 1876 with a class of nine students on board the Revenue Cutter Dobbin. In 1932, a permanent Academy was built on land donated by the New London community. Enrollment at the Academy numbers approximately 700 men and women, all of whom sail at one time or another on America's only active duty square rigger. The Eagle is a three-masted sailing Barque with 21,350 square feet of sail.

The Naval Academy chapter of the National Eagle Scout Association is composed of midshipman from the US Naval Academy who are Eagle Scouts of the Boy Scouts of America. Our main event is our Jamboree which is held every January. We bring in around a thousand Scouts and Scouters and teach them a merit badge for which we have the facilities and that is not normally taught. We are also available to give tours of the Naval Academy every weekend to Scout troops that want to come and visit the "yard."

Each summer hundreds of Scouts and Explorers enjoy unique backcountry experiences in northern Maine. The area encompasses Mount Katahdin, the Allagash Waterway, a portion of the Appalachian Trail and the Penobscot watershed - more than 10,000 square miles of the north Maine woods which remains much as Henry David Thoreau saw it 140 years ago. A highly proficient guide is assigned to help each crew enjoy a successful adventure. Anytime from mid-June until mid-August is available for summer treks. The optimum length of stay is 8 to 10 days to participate in a variety of adventurous activities. The minimum required length of stay is 6 days. There is no maximum stay.

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Choose from tent sites, RV hookups, and rustic, log, or extended log cabins. Some campsite amenities include electricity, water, sewer, cable TV, picnic table, and fir grills. Cool off in one of our two sparkling swimming pools, or enjoy watching the little ones splash around in our kiddie wading pool. There's also a playground, game room, country store, and self-service laundry. Complimentary shuttle bus service to HERSHEYPARK is available seasonally - Days of operation may vary. Guests of HERSHEY Highmeadow Campground will receive preferred pricing for tickets to Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens. Discount tickets to HERSHEYPARK and DUTCH WONDERLAND are available.