Camp Ti-Wa-Ya-Ee History
HISTORY: The camp became
the property of the Erie County Council (ECC) in 1928. However, records
suggest it likely operated as Camp Ti-Wa-Ya-Ee beginning in 1925. Camp
Ti-Wa-Ya-Ee is a Seneca Indian word meaning "trustworthy-loyal". At
that time it was probably used by the BSA but open to other boys. The
camp was located on 470 acres in the Three Valley Nature Reserve among
the Holland
Hills -3 miles south of Holland, NY. It
became exclusive to the ECC in 1928. The camp had a kitchen, dining and
recreation areas houses in the "Long House." Below was a three acre gem
of a lake, created by a 300-foot dam. On the shores was "Buccaneers
Roost," where one could find the craft shops and the shelters for boats
and canoes.
The Camp became the property of
the Buffalo Area Council (BAC) after Buffalo Council and Erie County
Council merged in 1949. In 1967 Buffalo Area Council and the Niagara
Frontier Council merged to form the Greater Niagara Frontier Council
(GNFC). The camp was used by the GNFC until 1980 when it was
unfortunately sold
to a private group.
ADDRESS: Ti-Wa-Ya-Ee
was located on Route 16, Holland, NY 14080.
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