Bowman Pizza Pavilion
Elevating the Patrol Cooking Experience at Camp Bowman
The Vision
Camp Bowman is a patrol cooking camp. We believe the best way to teach leadership is through the Patrol Method.
The Bowman Pizza Pavilion creates a "destination event" that challenges patrols to move beyond basic camp stoves and master the art of wood-fired cooking.
A Unique Legacy
Bowman is the only all-patrol cooking camp at the Goshen Scout Reservation.
Providing this unique cooking opportunity enhances the Scout experience by offering a higher level of culinary challenge, while remaining true to the rich history of patrol cooking at our camp.
A Multi-Purpose Asset
Designed for durability, hygiene, and versatility, this facility is built to handle the rigors of a high-traffic Scout camp.
The Brick Oven
- High-Heat Hearth: Professional-grade brick construction for artisan results.
- Oven Tool Suite: Includes industrial peels, brushes, and thermometers.
- Prep Stations: Strategically placed tables for dough prep and topping assembly.
Open-Air Pavilion
- Concrete Flooring: Poured slab for effortless hosing and rapid cleanup.
- Minimal Electric: Integrated safety lighting for evening operations.
- Utility Sink: For easy sanitation.
The Campfire Ring
- All-Weather Zone: Ensures fellowship continues during inclement weather.
- Program Continuity: Serves as the primary fallback for Campfire Hill.
Detailed Site Layout
Project Phase: Architectural Planning
SCALE: NTS
Strategic Placement
The pavilion is positioned to be accessible to all campsites while remaining a distinct "destination" within the camp.
This location balances proximity to the commissary with the natural terrain of Camp Bowman.
The Operational Model
The Commissary
Providing ingredients and specialty supplies needed for the event.
The Quartermaster
Ensures safety first. Provides tool sets, and required safety and operational training for the oven.
The Scouts
The heart of the process: mastering the heat, enjoying the feast, and leaving the site better than they found it.
A Signature Schedule
Opening Night
AKA Beans and weenies. A great way to start the week, the staff can leverage this central area to host the arriving scouts to camp.
Troop Pizza Night
Just like Pirates Breakfast and Polar Bear Swim, one night per stay. A troop signs up to work as partols to prepare, cook, clean up, and eat pizzas of their own making.
Closing Morning
The space can be used by the final celebratory continental breakfast before the scouts depart from Camp Bowman.
Program Continuity
We ensure that the "heart of camp" never stops beating, regardless of the weather.
Weather-Proofed
Action Campfire
Rain no longer cancels the campfire or group fellowship.
Storm Safety
Shelter in Place
A designated, sturdy shelter for sudden severe weather shifts.
Project Investment
Project estimates for the foundation and structure are based on industry standards via Homewyse for a 2,880 sq ft pavilion facility.
Build a Legacy
The Hearth Honor
Naming rights for the Brick Oven or the Pavilion for major contributors.
Enduring Impact
A gift that serves thousands of scouts for generations to come.
Join Us
Help keep the Patrol Method an integral and vibrant part of Camp Bowman.
Contact Information
camp.bowman@gotogoshen.org
Direct Donation
You can contribute directly to the National Capital Area Council.
Important Instruction
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