For 67 years the Caddy Lake Girl Guide Camp has stood on the east shore of Caddy Lake.
Camp volunteers are now watching closely as an out of control wildfire in the Whiteshell threatens the area.
Camp committee chairperson Janet DeSousa said she heard the fire had moved to within about two kilometres of the camp at one point earlier in the week.
"We're fortunate it didn't breach the lake," said DeSousa. "It came pretty close."
Strong southeast winds have pushed the 5100 hectare fire north away from the camp, but DeSousa worries a shift in the winds could put the camp back in jeopardy.
Committee members were planning to visit the camp this weekend to get it set up for their annual May long weekend open house, but it's unclear whether they will be able to go.
The highway has been closed, and the area is under a mandatory evacuation order.
"We're just sort of in limbo waiting to hear what's going on," said DeSousa.
The camp holds a special place in DeSousa's heart. She's been involved with the camp for 35 years.
"I've been going there since I was 7. Now I'm 42," said DeSousa. "It's really important to me."
DeSousa hopes for more rain and no wind in the area to help crews get a handle on the fire.
