Camp Wyandot

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Camp Wyandot (formerly known as Camp Fire USA Central Ohio Council, Inc.) is owned and operated by Camp Wyandot, Inc., a non-profit youth organization, based in Columbus, Ohio, USA. On April 30, 2013, Camp Wyandot became an independent organization and is no longer affiliated with Camp Fire. [1]

Camp Wyandot itself is located in the Hocking Hills region of South Central Ohio. Wyandot hosts resident camps during the summer, as well as user groups and environmental education groups during the spring and fall. It is accredited by the American Camp Association. [2]

Location

Camp Wyandot is located in the Clear Creek Valley adjacent to Clear Creek Metro Park, part of Columbus Metro Parks system. The property consists of just over 120 acres (0.49 km2) of mixed forests, located in a steep valley, with a lake and creeks that drain into Clear Creek.

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References

  1. "Home page". Camp Wyandot.
  2. "Camp Wyandot". American Camp Association. Retrieved April 29, 2009.

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