Grand Opening of Wonders of Water Educational Hub at Girl Scout Camp Indian Echo
September 02, 2024
TAMPA BAY AREA – Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new educational hub at Camp Indian Echo, the Wonders of Water, funded generously by Tampa Bay Water. All are invited to the grand opening event, which will take place on September 15, from 1-4 p.m., at Camp Indian Echo in Hudson, Florida.
“We are incredibly excited to unveil the Wonders of Water educational hub at Camp Indian Echo,” said GSWCF CEO Mary Pat King. “This new space will open doors for our girls to explore and understand the vital role water plays in our world and the importance of source water protection. We are deeply grateful to Tampa Bay Water for their generous support, which has made this project possible. We can't wait to see the positive impact this hub will have on our girls and the community.”
The Wonders of Water educational area offers a unique opportunity for girls in grades K-12 to dive deep into the fascinating world of water. Girls will explore the water cycle, understand the origins of Camp Indian Echo’s drinking water, and learn how to test and examine different water sources around the camp.
Not only will event attendees receive first access to the Wonders of Water educational area, all are invited to participate in an educational water hike, take a guided or self-guided tour of the camp property, and walk away with an exclusive patch. Girl Scout Brownies who complete the activities will earn their Wonders of Water Journey. This event promises to be a fantastic blend of fun, learning and community spirit. Tickets are just $2 to attend.
Tampa Bay community leaders are also invited to join in this celebration of water education. To learn more or register, please visit GSWCF’s website gswcf.org/wow or contact info@gswcf.org.
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Media Notes:
Chief Executive Officer Mary Pat King and Vice President of Camps & Facilities Renee Murch are available for interviews regarding this event. Brandon Moore, public communications manager for Tampa Bay Water, is available for interviews regarding Tampa Bay Water’s Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant Program.
About Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Girl Scouts’ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with nearly 2.5 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts of West Central Florida serves more than 20,000 members across eight counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter.
About Tampa Bay Water
Tampa Bay Water is the largest wholesale water supplier in Florida, providing high-quality drinking water to its members, who in turn, supply water to more than 2.5 million residents of the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay Water member governments include Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties and the cities of New Port Richey, St. Petersburg and Tampa. To learn more, visit tampabaywater.org
