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Each camp is capable of operating independently as each camp has a dining hall, a waterfront and a [[trading post]]. Each camp shares its program centers with the rest of the reservation, so scouts from Sandy Beach come to Three Point to earn nature [[Scouting:BSA Merit Badges|merit badges]] at the Nature Center and scouts from Three Point go to Sandy Beach to participate in the Shooting Sports program.  As a result the three camps' staff share a friendly rivalry throughout the summer and off-season. Each camp employs a Services Staff, a Kitchen Staff, a Cook, and an administration. The administration of the camp is usually comprised of the Camp Director, the Assistant Camp Director, and two program commissioners (three for Sandy Beach). They run the camp's program and services areas and answer to the Reservation Director, at present Mr. Thomas Sisson.

Each camp has several songs which represents it to the other camps on the reservation. These songs are sung usually in respective dining halls during meals, although they can occur quite spontaneously anywhere on (and off) the reservation.

===Places of Yawgoog===

'''Donald North Court''' is the direct grounds surrounding the  east side of the Bucklin Memorial (across the road is the Tim O'Neil Field where the Sunday dress parade happens) These grounds are named after the scout executive Donald North. The grass court is surrounded by the 407 outfitters building (North side) 4 Cabins on the south, and beyond that, the Challenge Center.  

'''The Bucklin Memorial''', named after Cpt. [[George Bucklin]] is replica of the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] Barracks. Most administration work is done in here. This building is under Three Point Jurisdiction. On the first level, the southern side houses the off season camp master's quarter's as well as a kitchen  and very small dining hall, while on the northern face bathrooms with flush toilets and showers. The second floor holds the administration offices on the north side, while the south has a meeting hall.  

'''Yawgoog Heritage Center''' (YHC) was opened in 2003 to replace the old museum located in the Bucklin Building, built from the old trading post, which now sits in front of the Museum on the same pavilion. It contains artifacts from throughout Yawgoog's history and offers scouts and scouters a look at the history of the camp.

Scout receive three meals a day at their camp's respective dining halls. These places can be considered a social gather place as scouts of different patrols eat together as well as rotating adult leaders with these groups. In the morning and at night, the flag raising/lowering is done before troops are allowed into the dining halls. Scout spirit can be considered high during meals as troops sing songs and cheer cheers.

Each Camp has a fully functional Waterfront. The waterfronts have three swimming zones; 0-3 feet, 3-7 feet, 7-12 feet (non-swimmer, beginner and swimmer respectfully). There are also a rowboat and canoe launch for Yawgoog boats. Scouts and Adult leaders on Monday do a swimmers test to test their abilities.  

There are 4 [[merit badge]]s taught at the waterfronts, 2 of which are required for [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]]. There are also three other awards.

'''The A. Livingston Kelley Environmental Education Center''' was built in 1983 following a sizable donation on behalf of Arthur Livingston Kelley and the sale of the Kelgrant Camping Area. The KEEC, as it is more commonly referred to, houses the Nature Center. The south face looks out onto Tim O'Neil field.  [[Image:keec.jpg|thumb|right|The KEEC.]]

==Segments==

There are many things that can be done at Yawgoog, in order to recognize most of these activities, segments are given out. Segments are little curved rectangular patches which go around the Yawgoog patch on a circular piece of felt (the color can be of personal preference). This can hold up to 3/4 rows (some people who have more segments than space can handle sew on additional fabric).<br>  

[[Image:MB(Yawgoog).jpg|100px|Thumb|left|Medicine Bow]]

[[Image:SB(Yawgoog).jpg|100px|Thumb|none|Sandy Beach]]

[[Image:B-P(Yawgoog).jpg|100px|Thumb|none|Baden Powell Provisional Camp]]<br>

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Image:CV(Yawgoog).jpg|Challenge Valley, Earned by completing the mud course. The mud course is located across from Ashaway. Challenge Valley was not open during the 2006 season. Must be at least 13, 2002-2005.<FONT COLOR="FFFF00"><b> Unknown <b></font>*

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*Challenge Vally was close during the 2006 season. Unknown if it will re-open for 2007.

CY's are segments geared toward recongition of youth leadership at Yawgoog.  

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Scouts and Adult Leader receive their home state segment  

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Image:Recycling(Yawgoog).jpg|Recycling, Given to scouts who recycle 10 cans, 19??-2002*. <FONT COLOR="FFFF00"><b> Unknown <b></font>

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