In 1939, a place to call home, a 35-acre site on Lake Erie was purchased by the Rotary Club of Fremont for the Fremont Council of Camp Fire Girls. 4 prominent men, all Rotarians, led the move to puchase the propery. There were Harry Gottron Sr., Tubby Carrol, LaMar Christy and Stanly Wolfe. Grace Marie Sisson's contest entry - Camp Yukita - was chosen in an essay writing contest. Yu Ki Ta translated means "a settlement to grow and flourish in friendly alliance." The name adopted March 5, 1940.

The Rotary Club's hard work and financial backing paid high dividends when Camp Yukita needed to be sold because of nature's devastation, many years of wear and tear on buildings, wiring, shorelines and because of a change in public thinking regarding camping for kids. The equity built into Camp Yukita all those years, became the purchase and remodeling money for Misty Meadows in 1976.

Serving Sandusky County youth from ages 5-18, Camp Fire USA helps boys and girls learn - and play - side by side in comfortable, informal settings. Our club programs allow parents to consolidate schedules for both their daughters and sons.



Our trained staff and volunteers, using carefully constructed national curricula, lead participants through programs that are enjoyable and beneficial to youth of all ages and that encourage exploration in a safe atmosphere.



For details on individual club, please contact the Buckeye Council office.