The Camel Cache series was placed to highlight locations on the campus of Campbell University and to create geocaching opportunities on campus.
Dedicated in November of 2009, the Dinah E. Gore Bell Tower stands at approximately 300 feet tall and holds 24 bronze carillon bells, ranging in weight from 40 to 1400 pounds. The largest four bells serve several purposes: they can make up a swinging celebration peal, provide a Call to Worship, sound the traditional Westminster Clock Chimes and strike the hours. The bells were each custom cast in the famous Royal Bellfoundry, Petit and Fritsen located in Aarle Rixtel, The Netherlands and sold through the Verdin Company. The carillon is controlled from the Chapel Organ Console and a custom bell computer system to provide fully automatic pealing, clock chimes and melody, as well as keyboard operation. A private prayer room is found at the base of the bell tower. The room provides a place for quiet reflection and meditation for members of the campus community.
Dedicated on Oct. 4, 2009, the Anna Gardner and Robert B. Butler Chapel is located on the Academic Circle adjacent to the Taylor Hall of Religion. The 10,000 square-foot chapel seats approximately 400 people and contains a sanctuary, gathering hall, bridal suite and administrative office suite. Outside features include the bell tower with prayer room and carillon, memorial garden, meditation garden, memorial pool and memorial walk.
From the cache location you have a great view of the tower. Take a moment to visit the prayer garden and reflection pool, and to look at the stained glass on the eastern end of the Chapel.
This is a fairly easy cache if you have found one of these before. The hint is a giveaway, so use only if needed. This is a busy college campus, so please use stealth when searching for and retrieving cache. Public Safety is aware of the geocaches on campus and all caches in the Camel Cache series have been approved, so if approached please let them know that you are geocaching.
Congratulations to WE4NCS for the FTF!