Camping

Troop Camping - Troop camping is done by Girl Scouts that have had many outdoor activities, have learned and practiced outdoor skills, and who are at ease with outdoor cooking. When a troop goes camping, the leader or other adult working with the troop must be a licensed troop camper. An adult becomes certified by taking the Outdoor Skills and/or Outdoor Living courses offered through the Adult Development department. An adult who is currently certified in first aid and CPR is required to accompany a troop while camping.

Day Camping - Day camping is available for girls of all ages where they camp within a 7-hour period. Girls sign up as individual campers and are placed in groups with staff assigned to carry out activities during the camp day. Day camps are council sponsored.

Resident Camping - Girls camp overnight or a period of several days at nearby Ohio Girl Scout camps. Camp sessions vary in length and focus on programs suited to the interests and experience of both older and younger girls. Resident camp brochures are mailed in the winter to every girl with detailed information about the many Girl Scout camps and programs available throughout Ohio.

2008 Resident Camp Information:
Camp Wamitomika
Camp Molly Lauman

Crooked Lane Learning Center Description
Crooked Lane Learning Center, Mt Gilead Approximate. 220 acres of forested land, large pond with open areas for tent camping. Six platform tent units sleeps 24 persons. Three fire rings (1 by lodge, 2 by woods). Shelter near tent units with fireplace, nature trails. Two-level lodge sleeps 40 persons. Full kitchen, indoor showers and bathrooms, indoor fireplaces.

***FIREWOOD ALERT*** It has recently been brought to our attention by the Regulatory Field Staff of the Ohio Department of Agriculture that it is illegal to move firewood in some areas throughout the state of Ohio. It was discovered in 2003 that an exotic beetle from Asia began destroying Ash trees in the Northwest region of the state. We are mandating from this point forward that no one should bring any firewood to Crooked Lane Learning Center. We have been informed that any violators of this law can be fined up to $4,000 by the Department of Agriculture. If you have any questions please call the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-888-OHIO-EAB or Crooked Lane Learning Center at (419) 946-3596.

You must be a registered Girl Scout to reserve Crooked Lane Learning Center.  The camp must be reserved by completing the following forms: Reservation Form, Training Form, and Activity Form. Please enclose full payment, along with a $25.00 cleaning deposit and mail to Council Service Center in care of  the Executive Assistant. Camp sites are reserved on a first-come basis and will only be secured by full payment. It's best to check for availability before making your reservation. Those wishing to preview sites must contact the Council Service Center to arrange access.

Camping on Non-Council Sites
1. Be sure the site meets Girl Scout standards by checking Safety-Wise.
2. The troop makes its own arrangements with camp owners or person in charge.
3. Be sure the troop meets all council standards such as providing certified first-aider, troop camper, certified lifeguard (if applicable).
4. Complete and submit application for camping on non-council owned site at least 4 weeks prior to trip to council office.