By Megan Young
Editor
Construction on a bathhouse next to the pool at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center in Clinton has been completed in time for the return of campers Monday, June 1.
The new bathhouse was revealed to Lead Team members May 20 during training for the upcoming summer camp season.
“It’s really convenient having a bathroom this close to the pool instead of having to walk all the way over to another bathroom,” said Garaywa Lead Team member Maggie Smith. “The bathrooms are really nice, really clean, really updated.”
Construction began Feb. 5 on the bathhouse that provides a much-needed update to the camp established in 1947. Previously, there were no restroom facilities near the pool, creating challenges during the busy summer season that saw more than 900 campers and staff last year.
The project was given the green light after the Executive Committee and the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board met Dec. 2, 2025, and approved funds for renovation projects at Garaywa and Central Hills Baptist Retreat.
In addition to the new bathhouse, Garaywa recently replaced all of its old picnic tables, and plans are in progress to update the ropes course tower and construct a new pavilion.
Camp reservations are currently being accepted at www.garaywa.org.
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