Gator Wilderness Camp School – An SBCC Tour

On the 21^st of March, 17 members and one guest departed Chick-Fil-A on Clark Rd. to begin a 55 +/- mile outing.  The tours objective was to view and become acquainted with this very unique boy’s camp. Following a pleasant country drive we arrived at our destination.

There are not many alternatives for boys having trouble getting along at home and at school.  This ‘Camp School’ is probably the most unique facility for troubled boys in the state of Florida.  These boys aren’t delinquents but, without some guidance in their lives, they appear to be headed in that direction.

The structures you see were built by the boys.  Several days a week they fix their own meals.  They prepare and cook and clean up themselves.  Every aspect of daily living is explained to them and becomes their personal responsibility.  They have a leader who provides guidance and supervises their daily schedules.

Most days they eat in the main hall and meals are prepared by great cooks. Their slogan is help yourself and help others.

After our tour the boys were permitted to look at our cars.  They were so excited as they engulfed our cars with oohs and ahs.  They were so respectful and always asked first if they could do something.  Sitting in a smart sports car or even in old Bentley gave them much pleasure.    Our members had an equal amount of fun showing them horns, engines and things.

We were invited to have dinner with the boys and it was a sumptuous meal.  They entertained us afterwards with some of their favorite songs.  A grand time was had by all.

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