Big changes happened during Camp El-O-Win’s 64th year – changes which began Camp El-O-Win’s makeover! Several projects are already in the works and some long-range plans are being researched.
Property Management:
• Many of the projects completed in 2023 merely returned camp to a state of safe and functional operation.
• A prescribed burn was conducted in November. Of El-O-Win’s 58-acres, 25-acres on the north side of camp were treated.
Marketing:
• Increased our social media presence.
Program:
• Projects completed by girls as Girl Scout Gold Award Projects include:
o A Nature Trail to the grinding holes
o A Gaga Ball Pit was constructed behind the Camper Shower House
o Solar power lights were added to the stage by the Main Campfire Circle
• A Boy Scout built new benches for the Chippewa fire circle for an Eagle Scout Project
Throughout 2024, we celebrate Camp El-O-Win’s 65th year. Events in the planning stages include:
• S’more Love – a dinner February 10th from 6 – 9pm in Fresno
• Cornhole Tournaments – March 23 Fresno, April 6 Bakersfield, and April 27 Tulare/Visalia
• Celebrations at camp
Projects in the works for El-O-Win’s future:
• Construct a 3 flush-toilet bathroom in Chippewa. You will get a chuckle at the campaign we are launching in January!
• Install a fire-suppression system in the kitchen.
• Resurface the concrete floor of the dining hall.
• Build a bathroom in main camp for campers.
• Make the Pueblo Unit and Shoshone Units “camp-able”.
• Attract new campers.
• And of course, raise the funds to keep the non-profit wheels in motion and accomplish these projects (a project in itself).
It is your heart and generosity that propel Camp El-O-Win forward – onto the next adventure, the next year, the next step in bringing camp to as many campers as possible. Sending a girl to camp for three days or two weeks is a one-of-a-kind gift! Renting a cabin, tent, or teepee for a few days with your family or friends in the mountains creates unbelievable magic. El-O-Win welcomes all who enter her gate with a happy spirit.
We invite you to support The Friends of Camp El-O-Win with a monetary gift. We are grateful for donations of all sizes. Donations can be made by check, credit card, cash or PayPal at www.campelowin.org.
Thank you for your friendship and your love of El-O-Win!
Board of Directors
Friends of Camp El-O-Win