Camp Ole'
(Sierra Madre Mtns, Spain)


Period of Operation

1964 - 1976? Replaced by Camp Columbos

Location

Camp Ole' (closed) was located in the Sierra Madre mountains of central Spain. The main campsite was in the Andujar Valley which is surrounded by one of Spain's largest natural forests. The swimming area was a river that ran adjacent to the camp.

Facilities

Meals were provided by skilled military food service personnel in a field kitchen and dining tent. A medic was on duty throughout the camp period. Troop campsites, tents, and pure water were provided. Campers were required to bring their own personal camping, sleeping and eating gear.

Program

All the traditional Scouting programs plus many new features made Summer Camp in Spain a high adventure in a Scout's camping experience in Europe. Special emphasis is placed on advancement. Hiking and overnight camps were another feature of Camp Ole'.

PATCHES
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Black/Rolled
White/Twill
Black
Yellow
 1973 Camp Patch; Iberia Morocco District
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Blue/Rolled
White/Twill
Black
Yellow
 1974 Camp Patch; Iberia Morocco District
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Red/Rolled
White/Twill
Black
Yellow
 1975 Camp Patch; Iberia Morocco District
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Red/Rolled
Blue/Solid
Red
Yellow
 1976 Camp Patch.
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Yellow/Rolled
Red/Twill
Yellow
N/A
 1977 Camp Patch.
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Yellow/Rolled
Blue/Twill?
Yellow
Red
 1989 Camp Patch.
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Red/Rolled
Dark Yellow/Twill
Red
N/A
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Brown/Rolled
Brown/Twill
Red
Brown
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
Black/Rolled
Multi/Solid
Black
Red
NECKERCHIEFS
Memorabilia
(Click on Picture for Larger Scan if Available)		 Border (Color/Type) Background (Color/Type) Name (Color) FDL/BSA (Color) Comments
White
White/Silkscreen
Black
Yellow
 Camp Staff Neckerchief. Possible issue from 1973.


*1 07/23/08 Last Revised.
*2 NOTE: Anyone aware of other memorabilia and/or information regarding Camp Ole' 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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