Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, now has two new residences for assistant rangers or summer staff at Camp Belzer in Indianapolis. Hunt Construction Group donated a majority of the $350,000 in labor and supplies to complete the staff cabins. Camp Belzer is one of the council’s seven camping facilities throughout central Indiana.

The Robert C. and LaVern Hunt Staff Cabins will expand the number of cabins on site. Two will be used to house assistant rangers year-round. The other two cabins will be used by summer staff during Cub Scout Day Camp and will be available for special events and weekend programs at other times of the year. Each cabin includes two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and living area.

“Even though Camp Belzer is a day camp during the summer, it needs staff there 24 hours a day, seven days a week to run smoothly,” said Scott Clabaugh, Scout Executive, Crossroads of America Council. “We’re grateful for Hunt’s generosity in building these cabins.”

Located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Belzer is easily accessible from I-465 and is adjacent to Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park. During the summer, this camp serves as the flagship Cub Scout Day Camp, has three swimming pools and eight program shelters. There are five year-round cabin facilities with bunks, which can accommodate up to 24 people each. Camp Belzer is ideal for large group events and primitive camping with plenty of parking and restrooms available. The camp is fully wheelchair accessible, with paved trails.

The camp, which opened in 1918 as Camp Chank-tun-un-gi, has a rich history. It was re-named for the first Indianapolis Scout Executive, Francis O. Belzer, who started serving in 1946.

Boy Scouts of America is a youth development organization that’s designed to prepare young people to make ethical and moral decisions throughout their lifetimes.  The goals of Scouting consist of citizenship training, character development and personal fitness.  Throughout the Boy Scout program, young people are encouraged to advance through ranks by fulfilling requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills.

Hunt would like to personally thank all the firms who dedicated their time and resources to making this happen. It is always a great thing to see a community come together and help make a difference.