History 1990's

The 1990's at Camp Russell promised to be another decade of growth and improvement. In 1991 a new roof was put on the dining hall courtesy of the Alexander Hose Company Volunteer Fire Department of Mohawk, New York. Also in 1991 Camp Russell renamed its village campsites. The move was done to honor the founding fathers of scouting. Oneida Village became Dan Beard Village; Seneca Village became Lord Robert Baden Powell Village; Onondaga Village became James West Village; Tuscarora Village became Ernest Seton Village; Iroquois Village became William Boyce Village; Cayuga Village became E. Urner Goodman Village; and Mohawk Village became William Hillcourt Village. These name changes, unlike those of 1953, occurred without pageantry. This same year two new staff cabins were completed.

Work on the rifle range shelter was completed in 1992 and final touches were made to the V.I.P. Cabin in 1993. Started in the late 80's the cabin is located on the shoreline near the well house.

The cost to attend Camp Russell in 1993 was $95 for General Herkimer Council Scouts and $108 for those from out of council. High adventure fees were higher.

Camp Russell celebrated its 75th Anniversary on July 10, 1993. The day long event was a celebration of scouts and scouting and Camp Russell. It included displays, demonstrations, exhibits, presentations and performances. A time capsule was buried 75 feet north of the flag pole; Frank DeVito's second major totem pole was unveiled; the Cap Russell Museum was dedicated and the day concluded with a major fireworks display, the first of its kind in Woodgate or on White Lake.