At the water's edge was a small wooden dock, where the boats were tied up, and next to this a sandy strip excellent for bathing purposes.

Back of the open space was a fine grove of trees, to which the students could retire when the sun became too hot for them.

More trees lined the north shore, some hanging out far over the water, making ideal spots for reading or fishing.
There were beautiful walks through the woods, and in the center of the island was a rocky hill from the top of which one could obtain a view of the country for several miles around.
Captain Putnam insisted upon it that the camp be laid out in true military fashion, and two students who knew a little about civil engineering put down the necessary stakes.

There was a street for each company, with a tent for the captain and his lieutenants at the head.
Each tent was of the wall pattern and large enough to accommodate four soldiers.

That the flooring of the tent might be kept dry around each a trench was dug, by which the water could run off when it rained.