Camp Chickagami - Parkman Ohio

12/08/2025

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Also, sorry if you’re being spammed by these bots. We will be looking into ways to prevent them if we can.

11/20/2025

A recent find by an alumni - the original architectural drawings for Espan Lodge at Camp Chickagami.

Espan lodge would begin construction in late 1984, being designed by Warren, Oh Architect William “Bill” Marton. This building would take on a new architectural form, breaking away from the traditional building style most scout camps would use.

Espan Lodge would be built by Tapawingo Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, purposed to serve as the base of operations of the OA at Camp Chickagami, with the ribbon cutting taking place at the Section Conclave hosted by Tapawingo in 1985.

The lodge would be opened in memory of William E. Brown, a longtime scouter of the area, first scoutmaster of Troop 101 in Warren, and longtime mentor to the chair of the Lodge Building Committee Jim Potjunas.

This building still stands today, one of few original structures still standing from the camp which is now Chickagami Park.

Be on the lookout for some better scans and see other cool finds on Chickagami.net!

03/09/2025

A nice keepsake someone shared with us in a text message.

02/11/2024

Currently this is on display at the Stambaugh Museum. It used to be in the Chickagami Dining Hall. Anyone have good information we can put with it for the website?

Thanks in advance!

02/06/2024

Wondering if someone can help me put more information on these Summer Camp patches.

When I photographed the collection, I was told there were about 5 years when this was used for Summer Camp at Chickagami, and the color was changed each year. A friend just found a brown one, so we know it was at least 6 years.

Question is, what color is what year?

10/31/2023

For Sale - $35

I have 6 of these available. First come, first serve. Message us if interested. [UPDATE: 2 remaining - 11/3 : 5:30pm]

This Neckerchief is a recreation using original transfers from Camp Chickagami.

The Indian head featured was synonymous with camp, especially in the 1960's.

The transfers are originals that were used by the camp, but have been applied to brand new neckerchiefs. White with red pipe border, ( 35″x35″x49″). This makes these a unique item for collectors, and those that remember the camp in Parkman, Ohio.

Proceeds from the sale will go to cover the cost of the neckerchief material, Shipping, etc. It will also go to maintaining the Chickagami Virtual Museum.

10/24/2023

Found a bunch of Charters for Tapawingo Lodge, including one from 1947 when the lodge was founded!

Check them out in our gallery!
https://chickagami.net/?v=Gallery&a=84

10/22/2023

I had an AI colorize a black and white photo of Chickagami.

I thought it came out nice, and wanted to share.

In addition, Chickagami.net has been updated to be more mobile friendly.

Looking to add more content, so please send any good photos of the totems, help fill in the history, or let us know how you'd like to see the site grow.

08/23/2023

We're looking for photos of old plaques that used to hang in the Dining Hall. Do you have one? Do you have good photos of one? Please send us your photos. Troop, Staff, or whatever you've got!

02/17/2023

Recently three videos taking a tour of Chickagami were handed to us. Check them out! Awesome walk around the camp.

Walk through Camp Chickagami in Parkman, Ohio in 1996Video Courtesy of George and Donna Kascsak

06/04/2020

Before Chickagami, there was Camp Skudiweecook

A Scout is looking to build a new gateway at Skudiweecook for his Eagle Project.

Check out his GoFundMe for more information

In 1931 the Warren, Ohio, Boy Scout council established Camp Skudiweecook, BSA… Aidan McGee needs your support for Camp Skudiweecook Scouting Heritage Project