Couple of quick updates to the main site this morning. Added photos of the Harwell Leadership Center (the new dining hall at Stahlman) and the Snoddy Pavilion. Updated the Camp Stahlman map as well. Original image attached.
http://www.virtualboxwell.org/camp_stahlman.php
Harwell Leadership Center, January 17, 2026. Photo by Grady Eades
It’s been a few months, so it’s time for a new banner image. Here is the original by Grady Eades from June 2015.
Much work has been going on at camp the last few weeks to prepare for camp. Directors week starts after Memorial Day and then Staff Week. This will be the first summer ever without a working dining hall on site. Should be an adventure!
Stahlman Waterfront, 2015. Photo by Grady Eades
Happy 2025 Everyone!
For those who keep track of Council history–and we have a small interest in that topic here–2025 is a big year for anniversaries. Here’s a quick run-down:
1965: 60 years of integrated Boxwell
1975: 50 years of Groundbreaking for Jet Potter
1975: 50 years since fall of Ward Akers
1985: 40 years of Billy Walker’s COPE
1995: 30 years of CubWorld (Dedication on October 25, 1995)
2005: 20 years of the Josh Sain High Adventure Gateway
We’re tinkering with a few ideas on how to commemorate these events. In fact, one of our New Year’s Resolutions is to incorporate a bit more Council history into the site. After all, no one else is doing it, so why shouldn’t we? 🙂
While we figure out what to do with those anniversaries, here’s the standard list of updates for the New Year. We’ve updated:
–the banner image (full image included)
–copyright on the website pages
–link to the Boxwell Staff Alumni Association in the footer
–updated names and links for the “In Memory” page
Finally, if you are a Boxwell Staff member, we are looking for you! You may have been contacted already, but if you haven’t be on the look out. We’re trying to find everyone in preparation for the 2026 Boxwell Staff Reunion. More information to come!
Happy New Year!
The Boat Harbor after a snow, January 2010. Photo by Ranger Steve Belew
As is our tradition around here, we present you with Tom Willhite as Santa Claus. DE Buff Groth is asking for gifts!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! We’ll see you again in the new year!
Tom Willhite as Santa Claus as a Council Christmas party; 1980 Parnell Camp Director Buff Groth on his lap
2024 Staff Photos
We are pleased to publish the 2024 Staff photos. Please visit http://www.virtualboxwell.org/staff.php and chose whichever camp you’d like review.
Or just check out the photos here.
Thank you 2024 staff for all you did for Scouting in the Middle Tennessee Council!
Camp Craig Staff, 2024. Collection of Gavin Nixon.
Camp Stahlman Staff, 2024. Collection of Ed Mason.
CubWorld Staff, 2024. Collection of Jason Flannery
Reservation Staff, 2024. Collection of Jason Flannery.