 When the Boy Scouts took over the area, the abandoned buildings were quite dilapidated.The Boy Scouts partnered with other organizations for the initial restoration of many of the structures.For example, the Asbury Park Kiwanis club helped with the general store restoration; the Foreman's cottage was restored by St. James Church in Red Bank (it served as the first aid hut during camping and programs); the Belmar Kiwanis club set up an athletic field.