Camp Cleawox History
(And what makes it special today!)
Girl Scouts began camping at Camp Cleawox before the signing of a property lease with the United States Forest Service on May 8, 1930. Much of the camp has been built and rebuilt over the last 90 years, most significantly the new main lodge in 1996, which is equipped with a large dining area, commercial kitchen, two bathrooms, showers and a fireplace.
Click to expand each time period below and learn how Camp Cleawox has changed through the years!
The 1930s: Initial construction 
The 1950s: No more coming to camp on barges!
1962: Weather destruction hits camp
1990s to today
Discover what makes Camp Cleawox special.
With all of the changes throughout the years, many traditions have stayed the same. Some camper favorites include campfire stories about mythical Tajar—Camp Cleawox’s mischievous but friendly animal occupant. Each week girls earn the right to be known as a Knight of the Sand Dune, a tradition started long ago.
