Thank you for your interest in our camp properties. Our goal is to provide an enhanced camp experience with the reduced cost of fewer facilities so GSNCA can be the best at providing a valuable leadership experience for girls that is fun and relevant in a safe environment.

We will ensure that as many girls in our area as possible have access and opportunity to build friendships and learn leadership skills in the great outdoors. Girl Scouting provides unmatched camping experiences that will grow stronger by adapting and changing to meet the needs girls tell us they have today.

The decision to rest or sell a camp is not made lightly, is not a decision we want to make, and was done with vast input. We understand the emotional toll this may have on some members, and we will do everything we can to help address those needs. Nonetheless, at the heart of this decision is what’s best for meeting the needs of today’s girls.

Many of our camps need some major improvements or updates, and divesting ourselves of underutilized property will enable us to invest in property(ies) that can be what girls want.

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions that we’ve received. If you are interested in seeing the latest issue of Property Updates, please visit our property webpage dedicated to communicating to our members and the community. Thank you for your dedication to Girl Scouting.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Where do my product sales proceeds (cookie and fall products) and program registration fees go if they aren’t used to support camp?

They do support camp.  The amount that the Council retains from cookie sales, fall product sales and program registration fees goes into the Council operational budget. Camp expenses come from the Council operational budget.  Our resources are spread too thin to effectively manage the continuously-rising expenses for six camps. Consolidating properties will allow us to focus our energy and resources on fewer properties to provide girls enhanced opportunities including outdoor education.
Funds raised also provide Council programs not held at camp, staff support and help operate the service centers.