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 Leader 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 1, 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!
Virtual Happy Birthday Party
February 2, 2026
As Treasure Valley Scout Reservation celebrates its 100th Anniversary, we are thrilled to invite YOU; alumni, current scouters, friends, and families; to our two landmark events that will honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of scouting in Central Massachusetts.
We hope to see you there! Help Make These Events a Success!
When: February 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
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100th Reunion at TVSR
June 12-14, 2026
Reconnect with your youth and the spirit of camp during an unforgettable weekend of fun, fellowship, and storytelling!
Highlights:
- Open Program Areas: Shooting Sports, COPE, & more
- Saturday afternoon “Jabberguzzle” style celebration with activities and displays
- Evening campfire with skits from each decade of staff alumni
- Camp tours, storytelling, museum exhibits, and more
- Meals provided, with a special Saturday Night Dinner
- Optional overnight camping for alumni, families, and units (space-limited)
- Sunday morning Scout’s Own service
Who Can Attend:
- Alumni 18+ (and their families) – Anyone who has been to Treasure Valley
- Troops/Crews (with registered leadership)
- Youth alumni with a parent
When: June 12-14, 2026
Where: Treasure Valley Scout Reservation
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Homecoming Banquet
November 28, 2026
An elegant evening to honor 100 years of impact, leadership, and scouting tradition.
Evening Includes:
- Buffet Dinner & Cash Bar
- Awards & Recognition Ceremony
- Silent Auction, Trivia, and Trading Post
- Commemorative gift for all attendees
We are still looking for volunteers to help with:
- Program areas
- Museum curation
- Logistics
- Camp tours
- Promotion and alumni outreach
When: November 28, 2026, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: Spencer Country Inn, Spencer, MA
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Dress: Business Casual / Scout Formal
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.
