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.
Why Didn't I Know About the Camp Surveys?
Our girl and adult membership, as well as parents, had multiple ways of providing feedback.
- Over 1500 surveys were mailed directly to girls, boys and parents of girls and boys who attended resident and day camp in the summer of 2011. 155 campers and parents completed the survey. Opportunities to take these were also posted on the homepage of our website and on social media.
- The survey created as a part of the market research developed by UAB students was emailed directly to 8,000 people (parents and adult members), and over 600 phone calls were made to encourage members to take the survey. Information was sent out through Weekly Council Updates and Leader Connections. 792 people completed this survey.
- Five town hall meetings were held in five areas: Tuscaloosa, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Huntsville and Florence. Approximately 74 people attended the five meetings. These were publicized in Weekly Council Updates and Leader Connections, as well as posted on our website, emailed several times to those subscribing to Weekly Council Updates, and posted on our social media outlets.
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