Saturday, November 7, 2020
RESTORATION PLANNING AND COMMITMENT DAY
at Camp Hidden Hammock
Camp Hidden Hammock, Inc. began as the Girl Scouts Little House Association, Inc. in 1941.
The Association owned a small house on Delaware Avenue in Fort Pierce where Girl Scout troops met.
In 1951 they changed their name to the Girls’ Cottage and Camp Association of St. Lucie County, Inc. and began searching for property for the girls to use for camping. They filed for 501c3 nonprofit status so they could accept donations from individuals and businesses.
In the early 1980’s a piece of property was donated and the name changed again to Camp Hidden Hammock, Inc.
The 7-acre property had a small citrus grove which was harvested yearly as a money source to maintain the camp. Hundreds of Girl Scouts and others enjoyed the wilderness experience of camping there for 30 years!
Unfortunately, the citrus grove, like much of the citrus in St. Lucie County, died and the funds that were used to maintain the camp were gone. The camp fell into disrepair and poor management. Two years ago, the camp had to be closed. But things are looking up for Camp Hidden Hammock and the time has come to renovate and plan for its re-opening!
The Camp Hidden Hammock Board of Directors recently purchased the trailer that had been left on the property. Once the renovations are completed, the income from the rental of the trailer should be enough to pay for mowing, pest control, and the insurance which is now required by the Girl Scouts for camping.
The Camp Hidden Hammock Board of Directors is anxious to re-open and continue their mission:
The Mission of camp Hidden Hammock, Inc. is to own, operate and maintain facilities to be used by the youth organizations of St. Lucie County as well as other groups as are authorized by the Board of Directors for charitable and educational purposes.
But we can’t do this without a lot of help! We are looking for business partners and youth groups who can donate their time, talent or treasure to our restoration activities. Please spread the word!