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Hal's Pals
SYLVAN's Volunteers
Tons of scrap metal was removed by Hal Schafer & Hal's Pals volunteers in effort to make the island a safer place for visitors. Your efforts were invaluable. Thank you!
Sylvan's Big Island
Public docks
Nature walking trails
Pavilion for shelter
Church services*
"It's nature preserved for all to see."
~ Hal Schafer, Hal's Pals & Volunteers
Church Schedule
Church services on the island generally start in June; Courtesy boat departure from the Gene Stratton-Porter (GSP) boat dock to the island can be scheduled in advance.
Sylvan's Big Island
Our wonderful story
Sylvan Lake Indiana
This "Big Island" purchase of approx. 110-acres culminated 20-plus years of efforts by Joe Costello (former SLIA president) and SLIA to acquire the "Big Island", to keep it in its natural state and from being commercially developed. Hal Schafer & Hal's Pals, local volunteers cleaned the island of dangerous debris and created safe walking paths that were finished in 2011.
The Grand Opening of Camp Big Island was in the Spring 2012 and it continues to
welcome visitors and residents daily via installed boat docks. Visitors and residents can arrive by water, explore the Island trails, and experience the beauty of the nature.
THANK YOU TO THOSE DEDICATED TO SYLVAN
Only through the passionate efforts of former President Joe Costello, Hal Schafer & Hal's Pals and countless local volunteers, Boy Scout Island, AKA "The Big Island" was restored to its natural beauty for generations to come. Come visit!
Sylvan's Big Island attractions
WELCOME
THE BIG ISLAND of Sylvan Lake
home of famous author & Photographer, Gene Stratton-porter.
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A MILESTONE IN OUR HISTORY
"To Joe, with congratulations on a great achievement. This is a remarkable story, that I plan to tell others. It’s a real role model for the state of Indiana.”
--Former Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels
(Pictured left to right, Joe Costello & Mitch Daniels)