Gateway Area Council - Construction

Lots of dirt.	Composite of similar fire bowl layout, and Black River.
DNR Regulations moved the berm back about 100 feet.	The view will still showcase the Black River.
MLG Landscaping technicians continue placing block.	The view from the top row.
Camp staff prepares for the initial campfire, 6/15.	The view from the top row.
Ta- Dah!.

Dining Hall

5/17/08 The Dahl Family Scouting Center has been dedicated. Chris Schabow, Camp Director, is moving into the new offices in anticipation of the first week of summer camp. See the Hall of Honor for the long list of contributors to this exciting addition to Camp Decorah.

12/10/07 Footings poured, with an appropriate truck!
1/12/08 Walls are up.
1/20/08 Conventional roofs are on.
1/27/08 Timbers up over main area.
2/2/08 Porches added, north and south sides.	View of new camp office (left) and health office (right).
2/10/08 Interior cedar planking added in main area.	Looking northwest: stage area (sunshine, left wall), kitchen (right wall).
2/23/08 Insulation on and ends roofed. Joists over main hall.	Looking northeast: blankets over thaw pipes.
3/01/08 Cupola, anyone?	Pre-stained redwood siding inspected by Pre-Camp crew.
3/09/08 Ready for roofing.	Ready for pouring the main floor.
3/16/08 Ready for roofing, again.	The main floor is in, and construction continues.
3/24/08 Lots of exterior progress.	Close up of the north wall siding and standing seam roof.
3/29/08 Polar Cub Day Camp, not too much snow.	Close up of the north wall siding and standing seam roof.
4/05/08 Siding and roof are done. Interior work continues.	North entry and turnaround.
4/19/08 Exterior ready for grading.	Stained floor in rest room.
5/04/08 Getting close!	New crest on Cupola.
5/10/08 Interior nearly complete; exterior graded.	Look, ma. No wires. Riverland Energy has buried all the overhead wires in south camp!
5/26/08 Done!	South porch, with new barbecue pit in progress.
The view from the west. Camp office, left; Medical, right.	Ready for the Council Banquet Eagle Recognition Dinner.
Council Board representatives watch as Harry Dahl explains his family's support of Boy Scouts in the Gateway Area Council.	Announcing the dedication of the Dahl Family Scouting Center.