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Florida Sea Base - Staying at Camp Sawyer 1 nt.


mmhardy

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My troop used it for a base camp a few years ago. We were hosting a troop from England and spent 1 week in the Keys. Camp Sawyer is small, maybe 4-5 acres with few trees. There is a large "pole barn" type picnic shelter, a bath/shower house and a building that has A/C and has a room for meetings. Not much else there, including a ranger (he lives off site).

 

There's a dock with a ladder and the Scouts can swim/snorkel as long as your unit has the appropriate life guards/supervision. They can also fish from the shore or dock.

 

We had a large group and had issues with the septic system on the latrine/showers. Had to get the ranger to get it pumped a couple of times while we were there. The 2 troops did a couple of service projects (wired the A/C unit for the building & installed a BBQ grate on the BBQ next to the shelter) during our stay to show our appreciation.

 

You'll have to check with South Florida Council about availability and cost.

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