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About Camp Kelcema
Camp Kelcema opened in 1922 on the shores of Lake Kelcema. It was located in the north Cascade mountain range
between Darrington and Granite Falls, WA off of the Mountain Loop Highway. The 4 acre property was leased from
the US Forest Service. The remote location was difficult to reach and required pack mules to transfer supplies.
For this reason, the Evergreen Area Council replaced this property with Camp Sevenich in 1948.
In 1943, the camp name was changed to Camp Mathews in recognition of
Capt. R. G. Mathews, retiring Scout Executive for the Everett Council.
During the years of operation, Camp Kelcema and Camp Mathews
served the Everett and Evergreen Area Councils.
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