Yawgoog Scout Reservation

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/yawgoog-scout-reservation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Yawgoog Scout Reservation?1,800 acres
2. When was Yawgoog Scout Reservation built?1916
3. What is the location?Rockville, Rhode Island
4. What is the historical ranking?Fifth oldest Boy Scout camp in the United States
5. When was Yawgoog founded?It was founded in 1916, making it one of the oldest Boy Scout camps in the U.S.
6. How long is the summer program at Yawgoog?The summer program lasts about eight weeks, with troops staying for week‑long sessions each week.

Narragansett Council: The governing body responsible for the operation and maintenance of Yawgoog Scout Reservation.
Youth Development: The process of fostering the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of young people.
Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.