"Friends of Wi-Ta-Wentin" is a hardworking, new non-profit corporation founded to secure the continued existence of beautiful Camp Wi-Ta-Wentin. The rustic, 75-acre campsite has been located on Burnett Bay of the Calcasieu River since 1950, and has been a community treasure to generations of young girls and boys. The 'bones' of the old campsite are good, and with some solid work will be there for generations of Southwest Louisianians yet to come.

“Friends” began from the desire of a mother – Margie Heard, to honor her 18 year-old son Cody Heard who died in April 2003. “My son loved the outdoors and loved children,” Heard says. “I had heard Camp Wi-Ta-Wentin needed money and help and I thought Cody would love that.” Some friends got together to participate in a workday at Camp. This organization is an outgrowth of that occasion.

Become a 'Friend' to this exciting effort. Here are several ways to support us:

1. Financial contributions. Please make checks payable to "Friends of Wi-Ta-Wentin" Mail to 628 Cleveland St., Lake Charles, LA 70601.

2. In-kind contributions and skills. Major needs include plumbing and roofing materials and labor. Hauling of trash is also a key need. However, miscellaneous cleaning and repair items are most appreciated.

3. Join our mailing list. Fill out this form with your mail and e-mail addresses, as well as phone and fax numbers. Keep in touch and stay on top of developments.

Thank you for your interest! Join the 'Friends' in the fun and work of restoring and enhancing our Camp-Wi-Ta-Wentin.

Friends of Wi-Ta-Wentin is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, nonprofit corporation. Board members include: Carolyn Shaddock Woosley, President; Frances A. Harless, Vice President; Cindy Harless Arabie, Secretary; Margaret "Margie" Huber Heard, Treasurer; Janie Cline, Donna Mancuso, and Laurie Heard Moffett.

Friends of Wi-Ta-Wentin
628 Cleveland St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
info@friendsofWi-Ta-Wentin.org