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Camp Seminole
We regret to inform you that Camp Seminole is CLOSED due to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Wilma. Though it is impossible to guess when the camp will be re-opened, we need to be prepared for the camp to be closed for 6 ? 12 months. Please know that we are working very diligently on the restoration of camp and hope to open sooner and provide a more concrete timeline for our volunteers. Approximately 85% of all Australian Pines are down resulting in areas where the trees are piled 12-15 feet high. The roads at camp are impassible, the camps water infrastructure, 5 of the 12 campsite latrines and the COPE Course are destroyed. The Council is currently working with local governments and private businesses to initiate the clean up operations as soon as possible. As a side note it is important to know that the council is seeking approval on a Master Development Plan for Camp Seminole. Prior to Hurricane Wilma, the Town of Davie indicated that the Council would have to submit a 15 year mitigation plan to eradicate all non-native vegetation (Australian Pines, Brazilian Pepper, Melaleuca, etc..). Due to the extensive tree and vegetation damage caused by the Hurricane we have decided to clear the land immediately of all non-native vegetation and start a reforestation program. Additionally, South Florida Council hopes to receive approval of a Master Development Plan for the camp during the clean up process and be in a position to start development on our "new" camp. Though the devastation to the camp is heart breaking, there is a silver lining. First we will complete the vegetation eradication all at once. Secondly, we will be able to re-design the camp to better serve our Scouts and Scouters. We will have a few Council organized clean up days at Camp Seminole to open the roads throughout camp. Please do not visit camp. Trees are still coming down and those that are already down continue to shift.
Camp Sawyer
Camp is open! Camp received minor damage to the women?s bathroom roof (tar paper and shingles), chartroom (water damage to kitchen appliances and loss of store merchandise) and tree damage (approx. 30 trees still need to be cut up and removed). Additionally a significant amount of sand was washed into campsites 1 and 2. We will be using this sand to fill in the lower lying areas in camp and build up our boating area. Unit service projects are welcome and should be coordinated through Matt Vercher, the Monroe County District Executive. Camp Everglades The National Park remains closed during their clean up efforts. It is estimated that the park will re-open on or before November 18th. Our camp received very minor tree damage. Approximately 6-8 trees need to be cleared from the roadway and 1 pavilion roof and truss support needs to be replaced. A clean up/mowing day is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th from 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Contact: Jim Happell at jhappell@rsmas.miami.edu, cell:786-473-0700, work: 305-421-4111 The main effort will be to get the camp mowed and the roads cleared of overhanging brush. We will also be fixing the entrance gates, the camp sign sign, and rebuilding fire rings. Please bring your mowers, weed wackers and other yard tools. Large commercial mowers such as bush hogs, Dixie choppers, etc are especially needed. Other types of riding mowers as well as push mowers are also useful and needed. Please bring your hats, gloves, bug spray, and suntan lotion. Drinks and lunch will be provided by South Florida Council. This is a perfect opportunity for Boy Scouts to earn service hours. Cub Scout participation is also welcome. Tatham Service Center The office is open. We sustained major tree damage losing the majority of our trees. Additionally we have some water damage to our carpets in the lobby and large conference areas. We are working with our adjusters to replace the flooring as quickly as possible and hope to retain a landscape company to help us with the exterior of our building. For more information please contact: Art Hawkins Director of Support Services ahawkins@sfcbsa.org
Council Camps
Camp Sawyer A ten acre site located deep in the Florida Keys with the Atlantic Ocean on the east shore and the Gulf of Mexico directly to the west. A tropical aquatic wonderland: swimming, snorkeling, fishing and boating are many of the favorite adventures.
Camp Everglades
Camp Seminole
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