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.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Why has the board of directors chosen Camp Coleman to be sold?

All six of our camps are underutilized and operate at a loss. Camp Coleman operates at the largest loss of our six camps, even after cost-saving measures were put into place. The attendance at all camps is very low, including Camp Coleman.

The operational costs, capital repairs along with the lack of use by members for all camps has led the board of directors to divesting of four camps by 2013. The property committee reviewed much input from surveys, town hall meetings and outside consultants as part of the property assessment before making this recommendation to the board of directors. This decision was not made lightly, and at the heart of this decision is what’s best for meeting the needs of today’s girls and how we can continue to deliver a quality leadership experience that girls tell us they want.
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