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June 21, 2012

Volunteers Needed to Serve on Committees

Are you interested in the future of Camp Fire USA Central Ohio?  Do you have some great ideas for the organization and want to help see them implemented?  Then consider joining a committee!  We are currently forming two new committees and we are seeking volunteers to join them. Camp Wyandot […]
June 20, 2012

A Big Thank You to our Work Weekend Volunteers!

We rely on volunteers to help us get camp ready for each summer.  This year was no different and we hosted two work weekends at Camp Wyandot; one in April and one in June.  We are so grateful for those who volunteered and worked so hard to spruce up camp. […]
June 19, 2012

Columbus Youth Foundation Grant Received to Partner with Gladden Community House

We received a generous $10,000 grant from the Columbus Youth Foundation (administered by the Columbus Foundation) to assist with sending kids from the Franklinton Gladden Community House to both Camp Wyandot and Camp Otonwe. Gladden Community House is a non-profit settlement house located in the neighborhood of Franklinton in Columbus, […]
May 24, 2012

Thank you Kiwanis Club of Downtown Columbus!

The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Columbus has voted to donate $1,000 to replace the hot water tank in the Dining Hall at camp! The funding includes installation. The old hot water tank has not been compatible with the new dishwasher, and we are pleased that we can upgrade! Thank you […]
May 18, 2012

Fair Entries

It is time to enter your Franklin Co. and Ohio State Fair entries. The deadline for the Franklin County Fair is June 2. Deadline for the Ohio State Fair is June 20th. This process is easy and only takes minutes to do. Anything can be entered that fits one of […]
May 17, 2012

Camp Is Filling Up FAST!!!

Registrations for both Camp Wyandot and Camp Otonwe at Highbanks are in full swing and they have been coming in, in record numbers!!!! If you have not yet registered make sure you do so soon. Wyandot’s Session 1 is full and all other sessions of Camp Wyandot and Camp Otonwe are filling up quickly!!!! […]
May 17, 2012

Help Us Get Camp Wyandot Ready!!!!

Camp Wyandot Work Weekend Summer 2012 Join us June 16-17, 2012 for this family and adult weekend where we fix-up camp in preparation for a busy summer season. We will be doing yard work, cabin repairs, basic clean-up and painting/staining. Any kind of help is much appreciated, bring your family […]
April 18, 2012

Help Raise Funds for Camp Fire USA

Raise money with your Kroger Rewards Card! Help fund raise with the swipe of a card! Each time you shop at Kroger, you can earn Central Ohio Council money, through their Community Rewards program. Do you already have a Kroger Plus Card? Log-in if you’ve done this on their website before (remember […]
April 18, 2012

Camp Wyandot Spring 2012 Work Weekend-Volunteers Needed!

Camp Wyandot ~ April 28th and 29th Join us for this family and adult weekend where we fix-up camp in preparation for a busy summer season. Any kind of help is much appreciated, bring your family and friends for a nice spring weekend in the Hocking Hills! There is no […]
April 18, 2012

Spring Skills Weekend at Camp Wyandot

Mark your calendar! The annual Spring Skills Weekend at Camp Wyandot is May 5-6 2012. Participants — mostly Camp Fire club members and their leaders and families — will enjoy a day of nature study and outdoor living skills. We will do lots of hiking and canoeing. We will also […]
April 18, 2012

Alumni News

Alumni like Susan Buttermore can really make a difference! As you may know, our aging sewage waste system is being replaced. The new system will be in complete compliance with EPA regulations.  This is a costly endeavor and we have had to raise close to $80,000 to cover the cost.  […]