Camp Petenwell
Camp Petenwell was a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp that was in operation from July 1933 until November 1941. This camp was located four miles east of Necedah, Wisconsin. The six acres of land that this camp occupied is now currently covered by the waters of the Petenwell Flowage. Camp Petenwell was operated by the 1602nd Company of the Sixth Civilian Conservation Corps district headquartered in Sparta, Wisconsin. Projects. The men at Camp Petenwell worked on many different projects while serving with the CCC. These projects included: Education. Education for the young men at CCC camps was an  important mission of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Some of the classes offered at Camp Petenwell included: Athletics. Athletics were a common diversion at Camp Petenwell as at many other CCC camps. Young men were able to participate in several different sports. There was also sanctioned competition between Camp Petenwell and the other CCC camps in the area. Common opponents for the teams from Camp Petenwell (nicknamed the Panthers) were Camp City Point in Wood County, and the 6th CCC District headquarters in Sparta, Wisconsin. Sports that young men at Camp Petenwell participated in included: