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CAMP MAH-KAH-WEE UPDATE
Campers visiting Mah-Kah-Wee this summer are the first to stay at Eagle ’ s Roost since the wildfire tore through the west side of the camp more than two years ago . Thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers , the west side is coming back to life .
Girls have been visiting Mah-Kah- Wee since the 1970s – making life-long friends , learning about the importance of preserving our natural environments , and creating lasting memories . “ My heart swells with pride when I think of all the hard work staff and volunteers have put into
making our camp whole again ”, said Maryann Barry , CEO of Girl Scouts of Citrus . “ Seeing the girls traipse along the trails , enjoying all the property has to offer diminishes the struggles we encountered over the past two years .”
In addition to the opening of the trails and Eagle ’ s Roost , the campsite at Shady Oaks will be ready for campers this fall . Yurts have been ordered and will be put up in the coming weeks . And , as a special treat , Walt Disney World donated a glamping tent that was an integral part of the grand opening of Pandora at Animal Kingdom . That tent and the yurts will be air conditioned , making camping in Florida ’ s hot weather more comfortable .
Treehouses at Turkey Run and boathouses on the lake are also in the plans for the west side . The timeline for those projects , which will include new bath houses and unit houses , is uncertain as necessary funding is not yet in place . “ When I look at all we ’ ve accomplished , I am confident that all friends of Girl Scouts will continue to rally behind Mah- Kah-Wee , making dreams come true ”, added Maryann .