Hackett's Quarry

**Hackett's Quarry** is a summer camp, established in 1953 and located in Northkill, Upstate New York; near Hackett Woods. The camp was presumably founded and named after Septimus Hackett; an ancestor of Chris Hackett, the current owner of Hackett's Quarry.

This area serves as the main location in which the events of *The Quarry* takes place.

## Overview

Hackett's Quarry Summer Camp (commonly shortened to Hackett's Quarry) is a large summer camping site founded by the Hackett family and further operated and maintained by the current owner; Chris Hackett. The camp itself was built around the history of a flooded quarry turned lake, by his ancestor; Septimus Hackett, which was later named after him (Lake Septimus). In the center of the Lake is an island created from an unexcavated part of the quarry.

## History

Hackett's Quarry was established in 1953 in upstate New York, near Hackett Woods and the town of North Kill. The camp was presumably founded and named after Septimus Hackett: an ancestor of Chris Hackett, who is the current operator and owner of the camp.

Prior to the events of the game, six teenagers found a corpse in the woods surrounding the camp - one of them said that "the smell was sweet, but in a bad way". The police were called, but when they arrived the body was gone and without any trace of the body being moved.

## Locations

### Camp Lodge

*"Built as the central hub of Hackett's Quarry Summer Camp, the lodge is where campers congregate for meals, lessons, and indoor activities. It's also home to our nurse's station, just in case of any unlikely bumps or bruises."*

The lodge is separated into four floors (including the storm shelter/basement). On the ground floor is the mess hall with several rooms along the outside and a fireplace in the center. There are two staircases on either side of the lodge that can take you to an open second floor. This allows you to look down into the mess hall via walkways around the outside. There are several classrooms also on this floor. And on the top floor are two sides of an attic that only be accessed from the staircase on that side. Despite being on the same level, they do not join. The only way across would be by climbing back down the stairs and across the walkway, or across the thin structural beams that hold up the roof.

### Camp Cabins

*"Campers bunk together in the camp cabins, supervised by our team of helpful counselors. The large tree that stands tall in the middle of the cabins symbolizes the growth of all our campers at Hackett's Quarry, and their journey into blossoming Hacketteers."*

The area is split into ten cabins; five on either side of a large tree. There are benches, tires, and swings all around the tree as well as a novelty information signpost with various city names from all over the world, and how far they are from Hackett's Quarry.

### Camp Store

*"We're proud to stock a range of treats and snacks for our campers to enjoy during their stay at Hackett's Quarry, not to mention the ingredients for our healthy meals prepared by our counselors in the lodge kitchen."*

The store is moderately upkept and acts as more of a general storage, although it may have been likely that the store's inventory is near exhaustion with the season's end. In the front area is a collection of Hackett's Quarry trinkets and memorabilia assumingly for the campers that visit, while also having a small collection of food. There's a main desk at the back of the room with a small safe underneath. Walking back into the main storeroom are shelves full of various objects, more non-edibles than food, with a locked 'stash' room full of alcohol, food, two torn camping bags, and a shotgun.

### Rocky Road

*"Skirting the edges of Shady Glade, Rocky Road is a scenic ramble along the forest's rock faces - a beautiful demonstration of the power of nature and one of the many wonderful secrets that lies in the woods of Hackett's Quarry Summer Camp."*

### Shady Glade

*"Shady Glade, one of the many woodland walks through Hackett's Quarry, is so named due to the canopy of tall trees that grow there. The dirt path through the floral undergrowth makes for a serene, atmospheric walk through nature."*

### Firepit

*"Relax and unwind with a singalong by the firepit! Situated right on the picturesque lakeside, it's the perfect place to catch up with your bunkmates after a hard day's Hacketteering!"*

### Island

*"The island in the lake was once just an unexcavated section of the central quarry. It now stands as a pillar of what it means to be a Hacketteer: adventure, wilderness, and individuality."*

### Boathouse

*"The boathouse has everything you need to take to the water and experience the true beauty of Lake Septimus! Watersports have always been a favorite activity among campers, so grab a boat, row to the island, and see what you can find! DISCLAIMER: NO SWIMMING WITHOUT SUPERVISION!"*

### Lake Septimus

*"Once the beating heart of the quarry, Lake Septimus was named after Septimus Hackett, who made the decision to foreclose and flood the quarry - paving the way for the beautiful return to nature we see today. DISCLAIMER: NO SWIMMING WITHOUT SUPERVISION!"*

### Treehouse

*"Built by camp leader Chris Hackett himself, our state of the art treehouse has a focus on safety as well as fun. So adventure to the island, climb up to the treehouse and take a look at what's inside, you won't regret it!"*

### Radio Hut

*"Calling all Hacketteers! This is your wakeup call! The Radio Hut, situated right beside the cabins, is our way of sticking to schedule. Whether it's activity time, roll-call, or dinner, our campers are always kept aware of the goings on at camp. After all, an informed camper is a happy camper."*

### Pool House

*"Beside our state of the art swimming pool stands our pool House - allowing campers the privacy required to dry off and get dressed after splashing around in the pool. With lockers to safely store their belongings, campers can jump right in."*

### Excavation Site

*"Though the main body of the quarry was flooded and transformed into the Lake you see today, some of the excavation tunnels that run below the outskirts of the camp are intact. The ground above these tunnels is compromised, but don't worry, we'll make sure your kids stay out of harm's way. DISCLAIMER: OFF LIMITS. TRESPASSERS WILL BE REPRIMANDED."*

### Hackett House

*"The ancestral home of the Hackett family for many generations. DISCLAIMER: THIS PROPERTY IS OFF LIMITS AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE REPRIMANDED."*

### Hackett Scrap

*"Another successful family enterprise, Hackett Scrap is situated just away from the summer camp. The proceeds from this lucrative scrapyard, along with your fees, allow us to keep the camp running to such a high standard on an annual basis."*

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsB9-raJgUg
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbOcuDXjafW/
3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0QsAfFDdc/
4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTjn4849XCg