This 250-acre site is located in Chuluota, just east of Orlando in Seminole county. Purchased in 1970, Mah-Kah-Wee, which means “Earth Maiden,” received its name as a result of a troop contest and was dedicated on March 7, 1971.
Mah-Kah-Wee Program Center provides girls and adults outdoor programming 365 days a year. Every summer, Girl Scouts and their friends from across the country celebrate one of the longest Girl Scouting traditions: summer camp.
Both resident and day camps are offered every summer, promising favorites like horseback riding and water adventures. But don't be surprised by emerging camps for modern girls like surfing and dragon boating!
During the year, Girl Scouts of Citrus welcomes community and corporate partners to outdoor leadership experiences through our low and high-ropes training.
Mah-Kah-Wee Availability & Reservation Information 
Availability
Mah-Kah-Wee is available for troop camping, camporees and various day activities and events by reservation from September through the 2nd week of May. Troops can request troop camping three months out, and camporees may submit requests nine months out. Mah-Kah-Wee Program Center observes the same holiday schedule as the Council Service Center.
Reservations: Reservations will open 9 months to the date to accommodate troop camping, camporees and day activities, this is a rolling calendar.
The following dates are for camporees only. Please be aware that no activities or facilities will be available for troop use during the camporees.
- April 3-5, 2020
- May 1-3, 2020
Please be aware that we will only be accepting camporee reservations on the dates listed above.
All other requests will not be accepted and will be cancelled and removed.
Staff
The Outdoor Program and Property Teams are located at Mah-Kah-Wee and observe the same work week and holiday schedule as the Council Service Center, unless specified otherwise during events, summer camps or other activities.
General Unit Information
Each unit has a screened unit house with tables, benches and a refrigerator with ice. The following items are provided within each unit: multiple grills, picnic tables, separate bath house containing toilets and hot showers, metal buckets for washing dishes, toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, brooms and a water hose.
Guests are responsible for providing all other amenities including, but not limited to: charcoal, matches, firestarters, all food and beverages, cooking supplies and utensils, patrol boxes, cooler chests, drink coolers, all cleaning supplies for unit including: bathroom, unit house, cabins and dishes. Liquid fire starters are not permitted nor Match Lite® type charcoal. Only appropriate Fire Starters are allowed and are NOT provided and must be prepared prior to arrival.
- Please refer to your Outdoor Skills person for a patrol box supply list. Water coolers will be available at activities. There are also water fountains and spigots throughout the property.
- All groups must have the required number of Outdoor Skills people based on a 1 per 30 participant ratio. A copy of the certification(s) must be provided to the Outdoor Program Team 2 weeks prior to your arrival.
- Sharing Units - In order to serve as many girls as possible, units, activities and program spaces may need to be shared or combined at times to allow for everyone to participate. If this is required by your group, we will contact you ahead of time to make you aware of the details. Please keep in mind there is only one unit house with one refrigerator. If you are not willing to share your unit, you will be responsible for the fee of the entire unit.
- Events During Campouts: If you have others joining you for a day event, this MUST be noted at the time of your request for property usage. Rangers MUST be kept updated regarding ALL who enter and exit the property. Please remember that there are NO tagalongs allowed at events. TAGALONGS are siblings, infants, friends, family members and other Girl Scouts that are not in the troop or appropriate grade level for the event.
Lodge
Shady Pines
Raccoon Run | Tiny Houses
Skeeter Hollow | Tents and Bunkhouses
Shady Oaks | Yurt Village
Day Site
Eagles Roost
ACTIVITIES
All activities are available for weekend and day events by reserving them through our online reservation system, Doubleknot. Deposit is required at time of reservation and will not be confirmed without it. Activities will either be Facilitator Led (Requires a GSC Certified Staff Member) or Leader Led (Adults review information and lead activity). Please refer to the fee schedule for more information regarding each activity, fees and ratios.
Leader-Led Activities
Facilitator-Led Activities
Challenge Course
