Projects for Incredible Volunteers
Oil/Stain Decks and Benches
Project: Much of the outdoor woodwork at Camp Magruder is drying out, taking on an old, gray look. If left too long, it will begin taking on water and rotting. There is work to do on several lodge decks and porches, and there are smaller scale projects for benches and picnic tables around camp.
Recommended Participants: Anyone old enough to hold a brush and scrub could participate, though several adults are recommended. Strong scrubbing will be required to initially clean out as much mold as possible, before oiling or staining the surfaces. Groups of 2-10 are recommended depending on the deck, porch, or bench being oiled/stained.
Helpful Equipment: Scrub brushes and brooms, paint brushes and paint rollers, paint trays, breathing barrier masks
Funding Opportunities: Oil/Stain, brushes, rollers, trays
Estimated Timeframe: 2-12 hours depending on the project and group numbers.
Deconstruct Old Dock Structures
Project: Camp Magruder has a few old dock structures at Smith Lake that are no longer usable that are eye sores and could pose small hazards for outdoor school students who do field studies near them. The group will pull decking off the docks and relocate it to be reused, burned, or sent to the landfill. Groups of 5-15 recommended.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers at the youngest, and people who can walk uneven terrain, pry boards that are nailed/screwed into wood pieces, and can carry planks of wood.
Helpful Equipment: Hammers, pry bars, hacksaws, work gloves
Estimated Timeframe: 4-8 hours depending on group size.
Trail/Campfire Maintenance
Project: Salal and Blackberry grows relentlessly on the Oregon Coast, and it only takes about 6 months for a cleared trail to look like it’s been abandoned at Camp Magruder. Groups will trim back vines, branches, and grasses that make trail works more tedious or open up campfire and outdoor chapel spaces.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers and older, particularly if mechanized tools are being used. Younger kids could be trusted with pruning shears and loppers, but parental discretion is advised. Participants should be able to walk on uneven surfaces and operate mechanized equipment. Groups of 2-12, as long as there is enough equipment.
Helpful Equipment: Electric or gas powered bush trimmers, small chainsaws, pruning shears or scissors, loppers, Weed trimmers with blades, gloves, safety glasses, protective chaps,
Funding Opportunities: Power trimmers, blades, and accessory equipment
Estimated Timeframe: 3-15 hours, we will honestly never run out of trimming projects
Chappell Hall Boiler Pipe Removal
Project: Camp Magruder recently replaced an old cast iron boiler system in Carrier Dining Hall. The pipes are still visible in Chappell Hall and the boiler room storage area. Removal will improve the look of the meeting room and clear out space in the Boiler Room. Participants will cut piping and lower it down. Other participants will transport the pipes to camp’s scrap metal pile.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers and Adults. Significant amount of ladder work necessary and ability to carry steel pipes. Participants cutting the pipes will have to reach over their heads and lower the piping. Groups of 2-4 recommended
Helpful Equipment: Hand-held metals saws, gloves, safety glasses
Estimated Timeframe: 2-4 hours
Edwards Lodge Front Paint Project
Project: The Edwards Lodge was painted about 5 years ago, but a portion was not finished. The front, east facing portion of the building doesn’t match the rest and takes away from the building’s aesthetic appeal. This project will require ladders and scaffolding to reach certain spaces. There is also some window trim work involved.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers and older. The scaffolding and ladder work will bring in the need for balance and steadiness. A precision with detail and patience for the areas where trimwork and corners will be painted is necessary so the paint job does not look sloppy and will last for years to come. Groups of 3-10 recommended.
Helpful Equipment: Scrub brushes and brooms, paint brushes and paint rollers, paint trays, breathing barrier masks
Funding Opportunities: Paint, brushes, and trays
Estimated Timeframe: 6-15 hours depending on group size
Project: Much of the outdoor woodwork at Camp Magruder is drying out, taking on an old, gray look. If left too long, it will begin taking on water and rotting. There is work to do on several lodge decks and porches, and there are smaller scale projects for benches and picnic tables around camp.
Recommended Participants: Anyone old enough to hold a brush and scrub could participate, though several adults are recommended. Strong scrubbing will be required to initially clean out as much mold as possible, before oiling or staining the surfaces. Groups of 2-10 are recommended depending on the deck, porch, or bench being oiled/stained.
Helpful Equipment: Scrub brushes and brooms, paint brushes and paint rollers, paint trays, breathing barrier masks
Funding Opportunities: Oil/Stain, brushes, rollers, trays
Estimated Timeframe: 2-12 hours depending on the project and group numbers.
Deconstruct Old Dock Structures
Project: Camp Magruder has a few old dock structures at Smith Lake that are no longer usable that are eye sores and could pose small hazards for outdoor school students who do field studies near them. The group will pull decking off the docks and relocate it to be reused, burned, or sent to the landfill. Groups of 5-15 recommended.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers at the youngest, and people who can walk uneven terrain, pry boards that are nailed/screwed into wood pieces, and can carry planks of wood.
Helpful Equipment: Hammers, pry bars, hacksaws, work gloves
Estimated Timeframe: 4-8 hours depending on group size.
Trail/Campfire Maintenance
Project: Salal and Blackberry grows relentlessly on the Oregon Coast, and it only takes about 6 months for a cleared trail to look like it’s been abandoned at Camp Magruder. Groups will trim back vines, branches, and grasses that make trail works more tedious or open up campfire and outdoor chapel spaces.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers and older, particularly if mechanized tools are being used. Younger kids could be trusted with pruning shears and loppers, but parental discretion is advised. Participants should be able to walk on uneven surfaces and operate mechanized equipment. Groups of 2-12, as long as there is enough equipment.
Helpful Equipment: Electric or gas powered bush trimmers, small chainsaws, pruning shears or scissors, loppers, Weed trimmers with blades, gloves, safety glasses, protective chaps,
Funding Opportunities: Power trimmers, blades, and accessory equipment
Estimated Timeframe: 3-15 hours, we will honestly never run out of trimming projects
Chappell Hall Boiler Pipe Removal
Project: Camp Magruder recently replaced an old cast iron boiler system in Carrier Dining Hall. The pipes are still visible in Chappell Hall and the boiler room storage area. Removal will improve the look of the meeting room and clear out space in the Boiler Room. Participants will cut piping and lower it down. Other participants will transport the pipes to camp’s scrap metal pile.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers and Adults. Significant amount of ladder work necessary and ability to carry steel pipes. Participants cutting the pipes will have to reach over their heads and lower the piping. Groups of 2-4 recommended
Helpful Equipment: Hand-held metals saws, gloves, safety glasses
Estimated Timeframe: 2-4 hours
Edwards Lodge Front Paint Project
Project: The Edwards Lodge was painted about 5 years ago, but a portion was not finished. The front, east facing portion of the building doesn’t match the rest and takes away from the building’s aesthetic appeal. This project will require ladders and scaffolding to reach certain spaces. There is also some window trim work involved.
Recommended Participants: Teenagers and older. The scaffolding and ladder work will bring in the need for balance and steadiness. A precision with detail and patience for the areas where trimwork and corners will be painted is necessary so the paint job does not look sloppy and will last for years to come. Groups of 3-10 recommended.
Helpful Equipment: Scrub brushes and brooms, paint brushes and paint rollers, paint trays, breathing barrier masks
Funding Opportunities: Paint, brushes, and trays
Estimated Timeframe: 6-15 hours depending on group size