A century of memories deserves more than just one event – it’s time to celebrate 100 years of the Treasure Valley experience! The Treasure Valley Alumni Association is hosting a year-long celebration to commemorate this milestone. Join us as we reflect on our history, shape the future, and share the stories that have made our camp special throughout the year.
Celebrating 100 Years of Building the Leaders of Tomorrow!
Where it all began!
When Camp Glen Echo in Charton no longer met the needs of the growing Worcester Council, they began looking for a better location. With the help of civic clubs in Worcester and under the leadership of Jerome R. George and Joseph B. Wadleigh, the search led to the purchase of the “Old Browning Homestead” on February 2, 1926. The property, covering 525 acres, was bought thanks to donations from nine civic clubs: Avoda, Civitan, Exchange, Harmony, Kiwanis, Lions, Quota, Reciprocity, and Rotary. A Worcester Sunday Telegram article celebrated the purchase, calling it a place that would serve generations of boys for centuries. On July 1, 1926, the first group of Treasure Valley campers arrived, with Joseph B. Wadleigh as camp director.
Reflect on the Past, Live the Present, Look to the Future!
100th Anniversary Celebration at TVSR
June 12-14, 2026
For a century, Treasure Valley Scout Reservation has been more than a camp – it’s been a place where friendships are forged, leaders are shaped, and unforgettable stories are written…
Thank you to all who attended the weekend event! We welcomed well over 200 alumni and family members to celebrate TVSR’s centennial. We look forward to seeing you in November at the gala.
Saturday Agenda – June 13th
Your Saturday registration includes:
- Open program areas in the morning – Shooting Sports, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, and more!
- Jaberguzzle Extravaganza around Boonesville Plain
- Ice Cream Social with past Lodge Chiefs
- Lunch and full banquet dinner under the new dining pavilion
- Evening retreat and vintage campfire – Songs and skits from across the decades
- Cracker-barrel and fellowship
- 100th Anniversary trading post items
If Treasure Valley ever felt like home, then you belong here.
When: June 12-14, 2026
Where: Treasure Valley Scout Reservation (394 Pleasantdale Road, Rutland MA 01543)
Homecoming Banquet
A Centennial Gala Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting Excellence
November 28, 2026 | Spencer Country Inn
One hundred years of leadership, service, and adventure. One hundred years of Treasure Valley. One extraordinary evening to celebrate it all.
Join fellow alumni, volunteers, community leaders, and friends for an elegant Homecoming Banquet honoring a century of impact and a legacy of fellowship. This formal reunion is a time to reconnect, reflect, and recognize the people and stories that have shaped generations on the shores of Browning Pond.
An Evening to Remember – Dinner & Fellowship
- Buffet Dinner featuring classic favorites
- Cash Bar available throughout the evening
- Time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones
Celebrate the Legacy
- Centennial Awards & Recognition Ceremony – honoring outstanding alumni, volunteers, and supporters who exemplify the spirit of Scouting
- Storytelling & Reflections – highlighting defining moments from the past 100 years at TVSR
Fun, Fellowship & Giving Back
- Silent Auction with unique memorabilia, experiences, and one-of-a-kind Scouting items
- Centennial Trivia – test your camp knowledge and relive favorite memories
- Trading Post Pop-Up featuring limited-edition centennial merchandise
- Commemorative Gift for every attendee to mark this historic occasion
Help Make the Centennial Unforgettable
We’re inviting alumni and supporters to be part of the celebration behind the scenes. Volunteer opportunities are available including:
- Program & evening activities
- Museum and historical display curation
- Event logistics and guest experience
- Camp and history storytelling
- Promotion and alumni outreach
Volunteers help bring the story of 100 years to life. Consider lending a hand in the spirit of Scouting.
EVENT DETAILS
When: November 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: Spencer Country Inn (500 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562)
Cost: $50.00 before October 1st. Discounts available – full pricing details via the registration link below.
Dress: Business Casual or Scout Formal (uniforms, blazers, and Scouting regalia encouraged)
Come home. Raise a glass. Celebrate 100 years of Treasure Valley!
Documenting the Past
100th Anniversary Museum
The Alumni Association has been hard at work the last few years gathering and cataloging artifacts related to camp. We have collected everything from patches and photos, slides and brochures, camp maps and documents. The team is curating these assets, purchased and collected entirely by volunteers, into our 100th Anniversary Museum. This museum will have its grand opening at the Summer Reunion Weekend in June, and live at camp for the entire summer so campers, leaders, and alumni can enjoy. After the camp season, it will be on showcase at the Homecoming Banquet in November. The goal is to also share the museum in an online format as well.
Contribute Your Verse
The Alumni Association History team is in search of patches, photos, slides, videos, brochures, camp maps, documents, t-shirts – your name it; we’re looking for it! The history team will be digitizing items and you can sign up for a time to drop stuff off and meet with the team. We’ll also be recording oral histories which you can sign up to record in our portable studio.
Don’t live in the area anymore? Contact us to work with us to digitize your materials at home and submit them to us, or pick a time to record your oral history via video conference.
Merchandise & Patches
No celebration is complete without exclusive merchandise and patches. Tickets for each of our four events this year include a patch in our set. Complete sets will be available for purchase and include additional patches commemorating the 100th anniversary year.
Other patches that are being commissioned for this celebration include
- A throwback “felt” patch similar to the first patch campers would have received
- A commemorative lodge flap issued by Catamount Lodge, Order of the Arrow
- Standard issue camper patches to complete a set of 4 patches issued for the 2022-2024 seasons
Additional merchandise is for sale through the Alumni Association, including:
- Mugs
- Pint glasses
- Neckerchiefs
- Belt Buckles
- Commemorative prints suitable for framing
Many items are print-on-demand and will ship to you within 10 days. Other items will be pre-order only. The camp trading post and 100th Anniversary events will also have some items available for purchase.
