Camp Novare
(Verona, Italy)
Period of Operation
1958 - 1969?
Location
Camp Novare was located in a valley six miles northwest of Verona in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains on an old Italian estate. The camp included a small lake, olive grove, and vinyard. The camp had a full aquatic program which was located at Lake Garda.
Facilities
Meals were prepared by military cooks, and tents, cots and program equipment were provided. Scouts brought their own personal and sleeping gear. There was a Trading Post, pellet rifle range, archery range, handcraft facilities and medical service at camp and in Verona.
Program
Emphasis was on qualifying Scouts for Second and First Class requirements as wll as outdoor merit badges. The full-time camp staff was well trained and ready to assist Troop Leaders in teaching the Scoutcraft Skills or coaching boys in advancement subjects
| PATCHES |
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available) |
Border (Color/Type) |
Background (Color/Type) |
Name (Color) |
FDL/BSA (Color) |
Comments |
 | Red/Cut |
White/Twill |
Blue |
N/A |
Order of Arbizzano; 1969 Camp Staff. |
| NECKERCHIEFS |
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available) |
Border (Color/Type) |
Background (Color/Type) |
Name (Color) |
FDL/BSA (Color) |
Comments |
 | Red |
White |
Black |
Black |
BSA; Verona, Italy. |
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available) |
Border (Color/Type) |
Background (Color/Type) |
Name (Color) |
FDL/BSA (Color) |
Comments |
 | Red |
White |
Black |
Black |
BSA; Camp Staff. Verona, Italy. |
*1 05/13/07 Last Revised.
*2 NOTE: Anyone aware of other memorabilia and/or information regarding Camp Novare is urged to contact Steven Bisbing at Bisbing@ix.netcom.com. All contributors with usable information will be appropriately referenced as the referral source in future website updates.
*3 Corrections and/or comments from readers are encouraged. Enjoy the visit!
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