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Welcome to 2024 Girl Scout Camp!

Hey Hey, Girl Scouts!

Can you believe it’s already time to start dreaming about summer camp? I remember when I was young, the anticipation of all the fun to be had once summer arrived and I could be with friends at camp. Whether with my troop or a week throughout the summer, camp is a part of my core memories. Many of the friends I stay in touch with today are those whose relationships were cemented through fun, adventurous, wacky, and creative exploration at summer camp. Together we sat around campfires telling stories, grabbed our sack lunch, and crowded into a table together — not wanting anyone left out — or collapsed into our bunks before lights out and reflected on our day and shared our hopes and dreams.

I remember anticipating the summer camp catalog and planning for different experiences from year to year — some were all about being together with friends, some were more about exploring new interests, sometimes I was looking forward to a break from life back home, and others were about growing my skills. Whatever your summer camp experience means for you, my wish for every Girl Scout is that you get to take a part of your summer and spend it cultivating friendships, exploring See you new interests, getting outside to connect with nature, challenging at camp! yourself, and feeling connected to the broader Girl Scout community who support and care for you.

What dreams do you have for your summer of adventure?

Aimée Sproles Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Meet Your Camp Team!

Chelsea Smith

Kenzie Dumas

Allison Beaupry

Growing up, Chelsea attended Camp Libbey where she camped her way through the outdoor leadership program. She has worked for GSWO throughout her college years and beyond!

Kenzie worked at GSWO summer camps all through college in various positions at Camp Butterworth, Stonybrook, and Rolling Hills, where she discovered her love for the outdoors!

Allison grew up attending Camp Libbey, and has worked in leadership positions at GSWO as well as in camps in Washington, D.C. and New York.

Troop Adventure Camp

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Day Camp

Dandy

Overnight Camp

Luna

We’re proud that all our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet or exceed ACA standards.

Poptart

Register Early! Camps Fill Quickly.

Overnight Camp Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Online Registration Opens at 6 a.m.!

See pages 6 - 7

2. Choose the program(s) and date(s) your camper wishes to attend.

3. Click “Register Now” under the program your camper wishes to attend.

Day Camp Wednesday, February 7, 2024 See page 4

Jotform Registration

1. Visit camp.gswo.org to see camp descriptions.

Troop Adventure Camp (TAC) Wednesday, February 21, 2024 See page 5

4. Log into myGS to complete the registration.

5. Confirmations are located in myGS for your convenience.

Go to camp.gswo.org/TAC and fill out the Jotform to register for TAC. A $10 deposit per girl is required.

Bring a Buddy!

Have a special friend you want to share the camp experience with? You can BOTH request each other on CampDoc if you are registered for the same camp program. Requests are limited to ONE buddy. If you have more than one friend coming to camp with you, don’t worry. You can still hang out with all your friends, old and new, during most of the daytime activities, like swimming, meals, and game time.

Not a member?

Not a problem.

Camp Info Webinars

Girl Scouts is open to ALL girls!

Wednesday, January 17 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Visit camp.gswo.org to learn more.

Wednesday, March 20 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Register today: camp.gswo.org

All girls are welcome at camp!

Girl Scouts embraces girls of all abilities, backgrounds, and heritage, with a specific and positive philosophy of inclusion that benefits everyone.

Each girl – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, physical or cognitive ability, ethnicity, primary language, or religion – is an equal and valued member.

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Day Camp Experience all the fun of camp during the day and return home each evening. Caregivers will drop you off and pick you up each day. Having too much fun and don’t want to leave? Stay for the optional overnight offered on Thursday night each week. Programs listed are based on your camper’s current grade level.

Camp Butterworth

Camp Registration: February 7 | Open House: June 1, 2 - 4 p.m.

Dates

Week 1: June 10 - 14

Week 2: June 17 - 21

Week 3: June 24 - 28

Grade Level

Event Name

Price

K

Otter This World

$180

1-2

Snack Attack

$180

3-4

You Grow Girl!

$180

$180

5-7

Comic Crafters

$180

Leafy Seadragons

$180

K

Wildflower Wanderers

$180

1-2

Craftful Critters

$180

1-2

Cryptic Conundrums

$180

3-4

Galactic Explorers

$180

3-4

Butterworth’s Test Kitchen

$180

5-7

Survivor: Butterworth

$180

5-7

Archer’s Afloat

$180

K

Fairyopolis

$180

K

Camper Kitchen

$180

1-2

Goblin Sharks

$180

1-2

Critter Club

$180

3-4

ARTventurers

$180

3-4

Camp Half-Blood

$180

Adventure Time!

$215

5-7

FBI: Fearless Butterworth Investigator’s

$180

K

Dulce Daisies

$110

K

Moonbeams

$180

1-2

Peanut Butter Penguins

$110

1-2

Modern Hiker

$180

3-4

Peppermint Bark

$110

3-4

Musical Marvels

$180

5-7

Chocolate Covered Raisins

$110

5-7

Butterworth Summer Olympics!

$180

Grade Level

Event Name

Price

K

Amazing Artist

$180

1-2

Potion’s Apprentice

$180

3-4

Wild Things

$180

5-7

Next Level Chef

K

5-7

Week 4: July 1-3

* price includes overnight!

Dates

Week 5: July 8 - 12

Week 6: July 15 - 19

Week 7: July 22 - 26

Week 8: July 29 August 2

Program Aide Training

Program Assistant

Earn your PA award while working with Brownies at day camp! Spend your first day in training with fellow PAs, then spend the rest of the week within the unit with girls. Girls attending this session must have completed their Leader in Action award (LiA).

After completing program aide training, you can spend the week at day camp working with girls. Work with camp staff to implement programs such as badge work, crafts, nature hikes, singing, and more.

Grades 6 - 7 | 1 week of training: $75 Training weeks: 1,3,6,8

Grades 6 - 7 Sign up for 1+ weeks: $75 each week ($45 July 1 - 3)

Day Camp Counselor-in-Training Spend the week at camp building your skills in leadership working with younger girls. You’ll have training throughout the week on topics such as outdoor skills and program facilitation, and you’ll spend time with your assigned unit.

Grades 8 - 11 | Price: $75 Training weeks: 2,5,7

Day Camp Thursday Overnight (optional) | $35 Have fun with your counselors and friends by staying overnight at camp! Sign up to spend Thursday night at camp, and you’ll cook supper, participate in a special all-camp activity, and end the day with a traditional campfire.

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More details at camp.gswo.org

Troop Adventure Camp Troop Adventure Camp, or TAC, is an adventure for your whole troop and is open to all grade levels. You choose what your troop wants to do, and camp staff lead all the activities, so girls and their adults can participate together.

Whether this is your first troop camp experience, or you’ve been doing this for years, TAC has something for you. Enjoy making crafts, hiking, swimming, creeking, outdoor living skills, building teamwork, or enjoy other Girl Scout badge or Journey activities.

Check out activity options and complete your registration Jotform at camp.gswo.org/TAC. A $10 deposit per girl is required. Adults attending TAC are limited to those needed for ratio.

These adults attend at no cost. One adult from each troop must complete the Safety Beyond the Troop Meeting training module on gsLearn.

Camp Stonybrook

Camp Registration: February 21 Open House: June 2, 2-4 p.m.

Dates

Event Name

Price

June 10 - 12

Troop Adventure Camp 1

$130

June 12 - 14

Troop Adventure Camp 2

$130

June 17 - 19

Troop Adventure Camp 3

$130

June 19 - 21

Troop Adventure Camp 4

$130

June 23 - 26

Troop Adventure Camp 5

$150

June 26 - 28

Troop Adventure Camp 6

$130

July 15 - 17

Troop Adventure Camp 10

$130

July 17 - 19

Troop Adventure Camp 11

$130

July 22 - 24

Troop Adventure Camp 12

$130

July 24 - 26

Troop Adventure Camp 13

$130

July 29 - 31

Troop Adventure Camp 14

$130

July 31 - August 2

Troop Adventure Camp 15

$130

Camp Libbey

Camp Registration: February 21 Open House: May 25, 1 - 3 p.m.

Dates

Event Name

Price

June 30 - July 3

Troop Adventure Camp 7

$150

July 8 - 10

Troop Adventure Camp 8

$130

July 10 - 12

Troop Adventure Camp 9

$130

Attention Adult to girl ratio is outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints

New! Online registration at camp.gswo.org

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Overnight Camp Ready for the ultimate outdoor adventure? Spend multiple days and nights experiencing everything camp has to offer. Programs listed are based on your camper’s current grade level.

Camp Libbey

Camp Registration: January 24 | Open House: May 25, 1-3 p.m.

Grade Level

Event Name

Price

Dates

K-2

Fairies, Forest, and Fun

$230

3-4

More Than S’mores

$230

Week 3: June 23 - 25

1-2

Mad Scientist

$385

3-4

Kaleidoscope

$395

3-4

Moonlight Madness

$405

3-4

Horsin’ Around

$550

5-7

Game On

$415

5-7

Encore!

$425

8 - 11

Kickin’ It Camp Style

$425

Week 1: June 12 - 14

K-2

Splash Camp

$230

3-4

MechMania

$230

Week 2: June 16 - 18

K-2

Dr. FrankenBrownie

$230

3-4

Out of This World

$230

1-2

Unicorn Daze

$385

3-4

Camp Magic

3-4

Dates Week 1: June 9 - 11

Week 1: June 9 - 14

Week 2: June 16 - 21

Week 2: June 19 - 21

Week 3: June 23 - 28

Week 3: June 26 - 28

Grade Level

Event Name

Price

K-2

Flashlights and Fairytales

$230

3-4

Drip, Drop, Slime!

$230

1-2

All Things Art

$385

3-4

The Lost Girls

$395

3-4

Junior Chopped

$405

3-4

Horsin’ Around

$550

5-7

Old World Artist

$425

5-7

Night Owls

$415

8 - 11

Haunted Happenings

$600

K-2

Dancin’ Divas

$230

3-4

Camp Like a Girl Scout

$230

2024 Travel Camps Grades 8 - 11

Camp Libbey

Camp Whip Poor Will

$395

Road Trip: Chicago

Celebrating You

$405

June 16 - 21 | $650

Road Trip: The Loneliest Road

5-7

Trails and Tails

$550

5-7

Camp Cuisine

$415

Haunted Happenings

5-7

Climb On

$425

8 - 11

Road Trip: Chicago

$650

K-2

Dino-S’mores

$230

3-4

Water Wonders

$230

June 23 - 28 | $600

July 7 - 12 | $650

Cliff Hangers: Red River Gorge July 14 - 19 | $650

Haunted Happenings July 21 - 26 | $600

Smoky Mountain Stewards July 28 - August 2 | $650

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More details at camp.gswo.org

Camp Whip Poor Will

Camp Registration: January 24 | Open House: June 2, 1-3 p.m.

Grade Level

Event Name

Price

Week 6: July 17 - 19

K-2

Dream Builders

$230

3-4

Camp It Up

$230

Week 7: July 21 - 23

K-2

Tents & Tiaras

$230

3-4

ART-chery Adventures

$230

1-2

Neverland Adventures

$385

3-4

Into the Wild

$395

3-4

The Usual Suspects

$405

5-7

Choose Your Adventure

$415

5-7

Voyagers

$425

$400

8 - 11

Thrill Seekers

$575

Wonder Women of WPW

$400

8 - 11

Haunted Happenings

$600

8 - 11

Vocational Visionaries

$410

K-2

Dr. FrankenBrownie

$230

8 - 11

Road Trip: The Loneliest Road

$650

Week 7: July 24 - 26

3-4

Water Wonders

$230

Week 5: July 10 - 12

K-2

Flashlights and Fairytales

$230

K-2

Fireflies

$230

3-4

Wild Things

$230

Week 8: July 28 - 30

3-4

MechMania

$230

Week 6: July 14 - 16

K-2

Splash Camp

$230

1-2

All Things Art

$385

3-4

Dive and Glide

$230

3-4

Artrageous

$405

1-2

Unicorn Daze

$385

3-4

Adventure Olympics

$415

3-4

Trail Mix

$395

5-7

Insta-Ventures

$405

3-4

Masterchef Junior

$405

5-7

Right on Target

$415

5-7

Build Time

$415 8 - 11

Whatever Floats Your Boat

$425

8 - 11

Smoky Mountain Stewards

$650

K-2

Teddy Bear Tea Party

$230

3-4

More than S'mores

$230

Dates

Week 4: July 2 - 3

Week 5: July 7-9

Week 5: July 7 - 12

Week 6: July 14 - 19

Grade Level

Event Name

Price

Dates

K

Daisy Sampler

$100

1-2

Brownie Sampler

$100

3-4

Junior Sampler

$100

5-7

Cadette Sampler

$100

K-2

S’more Fun

$230

3-4

Slime Time

$230

1-2

Mermaids

$385

3-4

Docks and Rocks

$405

3-4

Launch Pad

$395

5-7

Mission: Kindness

$395

5-7

Off the Grid

5-7

5-7

Survivor

$415

8 - 11

We Build

$420

8 - 11

Realms & Rucksacks

$420

8 - 11

Cliff Hangers: Red River Gorge

$650

Week 7: July 21 - 26

Week 8: July 28 August 2

Week 8: July 31 August 2

More Moredetails detailsat atcamp.gswo.org camp.gswo.org

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Outdoor Leadership Opportunities Day Camp Program Aide Training: Earn your PA award while working with Brownies at day camp! Spend your first day in training with fellow PAs, then spend the rest of the week in the unit with girls. Girls attending this session must have completed their Leader in Action award (LiA). For girls currently in grades 6-7.

Program Assistant: After completing program aide training, you can spend the week at day camp working with girls developing leadership, team building, and programming skills. Work with camp staff to implement programs such as badge work, crafts, nature hikes, singing, and more. For girls currently in grades 6-7.

Day Camp Counselor-in-Training: Spend the week at camp building your skills in leadership working with younger girls. You’ll have training throughout the week on topics such as outdoor skills and program facilitation, and you’ll spend time with your assigned unit. For girls currently in grades 8-11.

Overnight Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Seniors & Ambassadors (girls going into grades 10-12 in the fall), this is your chance to lead at overnight camp!

CIT 1’s attend two weeks of camp and earn their CIT 1 pin. CIT 1’s spend their time in training sessions building leadership skills, shadowing unit counselors, and planning activities for younger campers.

CIT 2’s attend two weeks of camp and earn their CIT 2 pin. CIT 2’s take on a bigger role by being assigned to a specific younger girl program for a week. They also attend more advanced training sessions and have the opportunity to shadow program specialists. Participation in CIT 2 is application-based.

Camp Libbey Counselor-in-Training 1 (2 weeks) Counselor-in-Training 2 (2 weeks)

June 9 - 21*

$250

June 16 - 28*

$250

* (CIT 1’s go home the weekend of June 14 | CIT 2’s go home the weekend of June 21.)

Camp Whip Poor Will Counselor-in-Training 1 (2 weeks) Counselor-in-Training 2 (2 weeks)

July 7 - July 19*

$250

July 21 - August 2*

$250

Junior Counselor Internship Girls who have completed both CIT 1 & CIT 2 and are currently in grade 11 can apply for a junior counselor internship. Approved junior counselors will attend a 3-day training the first week of camp and choose camp weeks to attend for their internship. Junior counselors must complete a minimum of 1 week at Camp Whip Poor Will and 1 week at Camp Libbey.

• Be a registered Girl Scout for the 2023 2024 school year • Submit a junior counselor application

• Attend training June 9 - 11, 2024 at Camp Libbey

Troop Adventure Camp Junior Instructor (JI) Leadership Opportunities Build your leadership skills at camp by interning as a junior instructor at troop adventure camp (TAC). Junior instructors run many of the programs at TAC such as hikes, arts and crafts projects, and more!​​ This is a competitive program based on applications, references, and interviews. Not all applicants may be selected.

• Be a registered Girl Scout currently in grades 9 - 11 • Apply online at camp.gswo.org/JI by March 31, 2024 • Attend an interview and be selected for the position • Attend training at Camp Stonybrook, June 3 - 6, 2024 • Agree to work at least two weeks during the summer 1st year Junior Instructor

2nd year Junior Instructor:

3rd year Junior Instructor:

$50 stipend each week after pre-camp training

$100 stipend each week after pre-camp training

$200 stipend each week after pre-camp training

Lifeguard Expand your JI experience and help at the pool after completing American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Must ​​ meet JI requirements, be at least 16, and a strong swimmer.

See camp.gswo.org/JI for ​additional information. Training will be May 28 - 29 at Camp Whip Poor Will.

– Benefits You’ll get all the benefits of a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year Junior Instructor.

Plus, if you take your lifeguard training with us, we’ll cover the cost of the certification!

* (CIT 1’s go home the weekend of July 12 | CIT 2’s go home the weekend of July 26.)

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• Interview with the camp director

More details at camp.gswo.org

Where You’ll Eat and Sleep At overnight camp and troop adventure camp, most meals are served family-style in a dining hall. You’ll also get to plan for and prepare a meal over the campfire. Meals are kid-friendly and healthy. We can accommodate most common food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Visit camp.gswo.org for more information.

Platform Tents

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*Day campers bring their own packed lunches each day.

Platform tents are the most common living unit at camp!

Platform Tents

Large, canvas tents on wooden platforms with cots.

Restrooms are located in separate structures close by.

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Cabins

Typical sleeping units at camp.

Small structures with windows, a door, and bunk beds. Restrooms are located in separate structures close by.

Lodges

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Dinner spaghetti, garlic bread, broccoli, & dessert

Cabins

Lunch chicken sandwiches, salad bar, & fruit

GSWO

Breakfast pancakes, sausage, fruit, & yogurt

Lodges are limited, some space at Camp Libbey and Stonybrook.

Lodges Dormitory style living with indoor plumbing and electricity.

More details at camp.gswo.org

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Frequently Asked Questions Deposits and Payment Dates • $75 non-refundable deposit per session ​for Overnight and Day Camp

• Remaining Balance: Due by May 1 or your registration is subject to cancellation.

• $10 deposit per camper for Troop Adventure Camp

• Membership Fee (if not a current Girl Scout for the 20232024 membership year): $25 due at time of registration.

Every Girl Deserves the Chance to Camp!

Camperships are available to ensure girls needing financial assistance can participate. Financial assistance is available and can be requested after registering for camp. All campers must pay the non-refundable $75 deposit and some portion of the program fee. The financial assistance form can be found at camp.gswo.org under Common Concerns.

Health and Safety At Girl Scouts, the health and safety of our members are our number one priority. Girls today are dealing with so much, and summer camp provides them with critical experiences— like camaraderie and friendships—that make them feel less alone. Girl Scouts truly treasure camp! Stay tuned to gswo.org/safety, your email, and CampDoc for more details as summer approaches!

Optional Bus Transportation to Overnight Camp Bus transportation to Camp Libbey will be available for two weeks of overnight camp: June 16 - 21 and June 23 – 28. Buses will pick up and return girls to the Cincinnati and Dayton Service Centers.

During registration, you can select one of three options:

1 2 3 or

Round-trip travel: Sunday pickup and Friday drop-off Sunday only: Travel to Camp Libbey

or

More information (including costs) available at camp.gswo.org

Friday only: Return to Dayton or Cincinnati

Cookie Rewards = Time at Camp Sell 1,500 packages of cookies and select camp credit in your rewards to receive a free week at camp — up to $350 value! (Deposit is required based on the camp selected.)

Sell 800+ packages of cookies and you can attend one of two Camp Cookie celebration days, with a full day of classic camp activities and traditions, lunch, a sneak peek at next year’s cookie rewards, and some sweet swag to take home.

Make Memories at GSWO Camps and Properties Discovering the wonders of nature, challenging yourself to reach new heights, and making lifelong friendships— are why girls remember their time at camp for years.

Troops can extend those memories by making use of our six camp properties and our four service centers for Girl Scout activities year-round.

Learn more about our camps at: camp.gswo.org/properties

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More details at camp.gswo.org

Work at Camp Volunteer at Camp Do you love camp, but can’t spend your whole summer at camp or want to support camp with a smaller time commitment?

This summer we are looking for volunteers to help with things big and small. You can volunteer at camp to: • • • •

Be a unit counselor for a week at day camp “Adopt” international staff for the Fourth of July weekend Ride the bus on pick up/drop off days at overnight camp Be a camp nurse, for a week, the summer, or on-call to answer questions • Make a home-cooked meal for out-of-town staff Tell us what you’re interested in at gswo.org/volunteercamp, and a camp director will reach out with more information.

Note: Some volunteer roles may require special training.

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Parent Testimonials

As a former Girl Scout camper, I was more than ecstatic when my daughter said she was ready to go stay at camp for a week this summer. She absolutely loved her experience and immediately told me when I picked her up that she wanted to go next summer. She had a pretty rough school year, and I was so thankful to be able to give her a week in a place where she could just be her goofy self and be totally accepted by both her peers and the camp staff.

- Camp Parent

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Join Our Staff Gain professional skills while spending the summer outdoors!

Join our summer camp staff and build skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, gaining experience valuable in youth development; and many other fields.

You’ll strengthen your leadership skills while helping campers become strong leaders through supervision, decisionmaking, and behavior management.

Camp staff also have the opportunity to gain specialized training that can be used on and off camp, like First Aid/CPR and Lifeguarding.

Troop 48767 attended Troop Adventure Camp (TAC) at Camp Stonybrook for the second year in a row. This year was even better than the first! This group of girls transitioned from being a little nervous to seasoned veterans with tons of enthusiasm and excitement.

During camp, the girls assisted each other through new learnings, challenges, and activities in the low rope challenge course. TAC has been an amazing experience to watch the girls grow as individuals and as a troop.

- Troop Leader, 48767

Apply Today!

See all the opportunities at: camp.gswo.org/campstaff

Ages

18+

More details at camp.gswo.org

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati OH

4930 Cornell Road Cincinnati, OH 45242

Summer Camp 2024 Registration opens at 6 a.m.

January 24 February 7 February 21 Overnight Camp

Day Camp

Troop Adventure Camp

For the Girl Scout Family at: <<address>> <<address2>> <<city>>, <<state>> <<zip>>

Plan your adventure today!

2024 Camp Open Houses

Michigan Lucas

Fulton

Williams

Families, this is your chance to see where your campers will sleep and eat! Summer camp drop-offs will be drive-through format again this year, so come take a tour, try a camp activity, and get a chance to ask the camp director questions before camp opens.

Ottawa

Defiance

Henry

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Wood

Paulding Hancock

Putnam

1 Van Wert

Camp Libbey features a newly renovated environmental center, solar system walk and astronomy station, yurt, and accessible Great Spirit Amphitheater.

Allen Hardin Auglaize

Mercer

Logan

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Shelby

Miami

Indiana

Clark

Preble

Greene

Warren 3

Clinton

Hamilton Clermont

Ohio

Kentucky

Brown

Camp Whip Poor Will | Open House June 2, 1 - 3 p.m.

Camp Whip Poor Will is home to a new green program shelter with solar panels, rain barrels, and community gardens.

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Dearborn

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Montgomery

Butler

Camp Stonybrook | Open House June 2, 2 - 4 p.m.

Camp Stonybrook features a geology-themed creek-side shelter, bird blind, revamped swinging bridge, and program shelter.

Champaign

Darke

Camp Libbey | Open House: May 25, 1 - 3 p.m.

More details on our camp website: camp.gswo.org

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Camp Butterworth | Open House June 1, 2 - 4 p.m.

Camp Butterworth has a nature playground, native prairies, and a pool with a water slide for campers to enjoy.

In Partnership With:

We’re proud that all of our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet or exceed ACA standards.

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