Tevfik R. Günday Scouting Camp and Training Centre
Bolu · Aladağ Başalan Plateau — for the camps of experienced Scouts and for leader training.
A scouting home in the heart of nature
The Scouting and Guiding Federation of Turkey established this centre on the Aladağ Başalan Plateau in Bolu so that experienced Scouts could camp and leaders could be trained.
With its tall pine trees, meadows and streams it offers a setting perfectly suited to the outdoor spirit of scouting; its large tent area, infirmary and training equipment allow it to host large camps.
Tent area
1,800 Scouts
can camp at the same time
- A large area beside the stream, beneath tall pine trees
- Fountains for utility water and drinking water
- Two toilet units with separate entrances for men and women
Buildings
With its main building, outdoor units, health unit and stores, the centre can be used all year round.
Main building
- Hall with a fireplace
- One office and one room
- Fully equipped large kitchen
- Two toilets and one bathroom
Outdoor units
- Summer kitchen
- Two toilets
- 4 male and 3 female shower cabins used in summer
- Shower container with hot water at all times
Garden and wooden buildings
- Garden enclosed by a wide fence
- Small pool inside the garden
- Multi-purpose wooden building in the garden
- A second multi-purpose wooden building within the grounds
Health unit
- Infirmary designed for large camps
- Room for medical staff
Service building and stores
- Two small rooms in the service building
- Various storerooms
Immediate surroundings
- Plateau mosque behind the garden
Around the centre
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Plateau and streams
Near the centre lies a plateau inhabited by very few people. Two separate streams run below the plateau and below the camp ground.
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Waterfall
There is a small waterfall 2 km away.
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Lake Seben
Lake Seben, the largest lake in the Western Black Sea region, is 8 km away. Canoeing is possible in the summer months.
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Kartalkaya
The Kartalkaya summit is 4 km away and its hotels 5.5 km. There is no ordinary vehicle road.
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Wildlife
Wild animals of every kind are found in the area, including wolves, bears, foxes, jackals, boar, gazelles and deer.
What you should know
Information to make your planning easier before you come to camp.
Electricity and water
The centre has electricity and water. When the power is cut, solar and wind energy or a generator can provide support.
Communication
There is no mobile phone coverage in the area; a signal can occasionally be found at certain points. Short-wave radio contact can be established between the camp and the Ümraniye facility.
Shopping
The nearest shopping is 40 km from the camp ground.
Training equipment
There is no television. Facilities such as a projector, computer and printer are available for leader training.
Directions
Bolu Aladağ Başalan Plateau. At junctions the “Kampa Doğru” (To the Camp) signs will guide you; the plateau asphalt road leads to the camp.
- 1 6 km
From Bolu city centre follow the Seben – Kıbrısçık signs.
- 2 6.5 km
Pass through Karacasu.
- 3 12 km
Pass Gölcük.
- 4 5 km
Drive through the Kızık plateau.
- 5 5 km
At the Seben – Kıbrısçık fork turn towards Kıbrısçık.
- 6 2.6 km
You will see the sign for the scout camp and join the plateau asphalt road.
- 7 4.6 km
On reaching the Bıyıklar plateau follow the road to the right to arrive at the camp ground.
Contacting the camp centre
You can call the centre directly about camp planning, reservations and training programmes.