In order to reserve a council property at least one troop leader or troop assistant must have the appropriate training:

Council Offices:

• less than 3 hours as your normal troop meeting - no additional training required
• less than 3 hours not your normal troop meeting location - Troop Trip Training

Camps:

• Lodge less than 3 hour troop meeting -Lodge Camp Training
• Lodge Overnights - Lodge Camp Training
• Tents/ Outside  Units - Troop Camp Training

Trip Troop Training

is a module in GSLearn and is the prerequisite for Lodge Camp Training. You can access the training here.

Lodge Camp Training

Required at least one troop leader or assistant before reservation of council lodge or other indoor camp facilities.

PREREQUISITE: Troop Trip Training

Designed to prepare volunteers who work with young or inexperienced Girl Scouts to lead them on their first overnight camping experience in a lodge.

There are three options for completing Lodge Camp Training

• GsLearn Module 
• In-Person Training (Search for Lodge Camp Training in Events)
• Homestudy Manual
• Site User Guide

Troop Camp Training

Required for at least one troop leader or troop assistant before reservation of a council tent or other outdoor camping unit.

PREREQUISITE: Troop Trip Training and Lodge Camp Training

Participants plan, implement, and evaluate a camping trip with girls and understand the safety standards and guidelines for camping and related outdoor activities. Develop skills to be used and taught to girls, ensuring a positive, fun. and safe outdoor experience.

Options include:

• In-Person Troop Camp Training (full day at camp)

Facility Usage & Emergency Contacts Reports
Starting May 1, 2024 rather than submitting your Facility Usage & Emergency Contacts Report in the roster drop box or Welcome Center at camp, please complete the online form. All rosters must be completed digitally no later than five days before your scheduled property visit (including troop meetings and overnight stays).

By submitting your rosters online, you will not only help us save paper and use resources wisely — you will also allow GSWO staff to quickly and easily access digital copies of your roster in case of emergency situations at our facilities. Thank you for all you do to ensure the safety of your Girl Scouts!

Beehive Lodge

Beehive, a single level frame wheel chair accessible lodge located in the center of camp, is a year-round facility that sleeps 18. This building has a large kitchen and preparation area, leader’s room, handicap restroom, restroom with showers, very large meeting area with bunks, activity tables and operational fireplace. Outside there is a fire circle with bench seating and picnic tables.
Capacity: 18
Pricing: $100/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat/AC, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Freedom Lodge

Freedom Lodge, located on the north side of Camp Butterworth, was originally constructed in 1905, but has undergone many renovations and updates over the years including one in 2011. This Victorian style two story, wheelchair accessible building sleeps 28 persons and has a large kitchen with a preparation area and a great room where activities can take place. The oversize large windows in the great room that overlook the surrounding woods make this all season facility a warm and inviting place to watch the birds and wild life. In addition, there is a large fire circle outside with bench seating and picnic tables. This building houses one of the camp’s three tornado shelters.
Capacity: 28
Pricing: $100/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Friendship Lodge

Friendship, constructed in 2006, is a large multi use facility located next to the camps’ dining hall. This lodge has a large wraparound porch with bench seating which allows groups to be outside even in inclement weather. Inside on the main level is an extremely large program activity room with fireplace. The kitchen allows groups to bring in meals and keep the meals in food warming ovens. In addition, there is an elevator in the lodge that allows wheelchair accessibility to both levels of this building. The lower level walkout basement is utilized as one of the camps three tornado shelters. Additionally, there are two separate leader bunk rooms, a large sleeping room for 42 that can be divided into two sections plus a bath/shower room. Out back, overlooking the woods, is a wonderful group area with a large fire circle.
Capacity: 50
Pricing: $110/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Sleeping Mats (no bunks), Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle, Elevator (it is your responsibility to contact the ranger to make arrangements to use the elevator).

Groesbeck Lodge

Groesbeck, located on the left near the main parking lot, is a year-round handicap accessible facility that sleeps 12. There is a leader’s room with cots and a separate open area bunk room with tables and chairs. In addition, there are one and a half bathrooms and a full kitchen with a worktable. Behind the unit is a fire circle with bench seating and a picnic table.
Capacity: 12
Pricing: $80/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Flush Toilets, Bunk Beds, Heat, Shower

Squirrel Hollow Lodge

Squirrel Hollow Lodge, a small ranch style frame house, is perfect for a small group of campers to use year-round. This handicap accessible unit has a leader’s room with bunks and then mattresses are placed on the carpeted floor in the main room for the girls to use. There is a separate kitchen and eating area in addition to the fire circle and picnic tables outside.
Capacity: 12
Pricing: $80/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Flush Toilets, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Fire Circle

Seasons Lodge

Seasons Lodge is a ranch style, wheelchair accessible house that was converted to a lodge in 2009. There is a bunkroom and leader’s room that accommodates 14 total persons. In addition, all the comforts of home can be found; one and one half baths, full kitchen, breakfast and meeting room that would be perfect for program activities. Also, out back is a porch and in the front of the lodge there is a fire ring and picnic tables.
Capacity: 14
Pricing: $80/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Dining Hall

Originally built in 1945, the Dining Hall is a wood frame structure that has a covered porch on the south side of the building and concrete wheelchair accessible ramp on the front. Inside there is an immense stone fireplace and wooden beams that give this building a true rustic feeling. There is a three season institutional style kitchen and the building capacity is 148 persons.
Capacity: 148
Pricing: $30/4 hours
Amenities: Electricity, Fireplace, Walk-in Fridge, Walk-in Freezer, Oven/Fridge, Dishwasher

Wagon Wheel

Wagon Wheel, located next to Friendship Lodge and Dining Hall, this 2000 square foot building is now perfect for troop and program activities. Originally built in 1935, this building was renovated in 2006 and at this time became a year round facility to use. There is a very large operational stone fireplace, concrete floor, tables, chairs and is wheelchair accessible. Outside there is a grassy area and a large fire circle. Out back there is a trail that leads down into the woods. Due to there being no restrooms in Wagon Wheel, this unit is best reserved in conjunction with a unit with restrooms or for a short period of time.

Capacity: 50
Pricing: $25/4 hours
Amenities: Electricity, Tables, Water Outside

Turtle Ridge

Turtle Ridge Campsite, nestled in the woods on the northwest side of the camp, has seven cabins each enclosed with a screen door porch and windows. The cabins have four bunk beds per Adirondack that encircle a large grassy area making it ideal for troop activities. There is a kitchen shelter unit for food preparation and program activities, a fire place, refrigerator, picnic tables and lights for evening activities. Additionally, there is a fire circle with bench seating. In the unit there are latrines, but nearby there is a shower house with flush bathrooms and shower stalls. Also, next to the kitchen shelter is a hiking trail that leads down into the woods and over to Windy Heights Campsite and the Brownie Shelter.
Capacity: 28
Pricing: $70/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Maple Hill

Maple Hill teepee unit is located on the southeast side of the camp. This wheelchair accessible unit is nestled in the woods making it likely to see loads of wildlife. Nearby there are hiking trails down to the Little Miami River and the Bike Path. This unit has a kitchen shelter for food preparation and program activities, and has a fireplace, refrigerator, picnic tables and light for evening activities. There is also a campfire ring with bench seating. There is a wash stand available or nearby there is a shower house with flush toilets and shower stalls.
Capacity: 28
Pricing: $30/day
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattress, Fridge and Water, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Sassafras

Sassafras platform tent unit is located just north of Beehive Lodge. This unit has seven tents that each sleeps four persons. One of the tents is wheelchair accessible. Within the unit are latrines with a wash station but nearby there is a shower house with flush bathrooms and shower stalls. Across a small foot bridge is the kitchen shelter for food preparation or program activities, a fireplace, picnic tables and lights for evening activities. There is also a campfire ring with bench seating.
Capacity: 24
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattress, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Quaker Ridge

Quaker Ridge has five Glen Shelters, which are small cabins with roll up canvas curtains and a screen door on the front. The shelters sleep six persons each. This quiet unit, located on the far south east side of the camp is nestled in the woods but still has a nice grassy area that is in the center of the unit. This unit has a latrine and nearby is a shower house with flush toilets and shower stalls. Within the unit is a kitchen shelter used for food preparation and program activities. Also there is a fireplace, refrigerator, picnic tables and light for evening activities. Next to the kitchen shelter is the fire circle with bench seating.
Capacity: 25
Pricing: $70/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattress, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Brownie Shelter

The Brownie Shelter, located on the north side of camp near the Archery Barn is a 1344 square foot covered shelter perfect for day use and program activities. Located in the middle of a large open grassy field, this shelter is a great facility to set up home base for the day. Spend the day hiking, explore the camp or participate in program activities at the Archery Barn or Program Arena. The shelter has a fireplace, refrigerator, picnic tables and shelving area perfect for storing your equipment for the day.
Capacity: 30
Pricing: $20/4 hours
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Picnic Tables, Fireplace, Fridge and Water, Latrine Close

Archery Range

This is a unheated indoor archery range on the east side of camp. All equipment is furnished. An instructor is required.
Pricing: $15/hour - you  must provide your own instructor
Amenities: Targets, Arm Guards, Bows, Arrows, Latrine Close

Climbing Wall

This is a heated indoor climbing/bouldering wall. All equipment is furnished. An instructor and belayers are required. *You must fill out an additional program request form to set up a session. Limited to Service Units or troops with 16 girls or larger. You can reserve this with the Program Request form.
Pricing: $12 per girl
Amenities: Climbing and Bouldering Wall, Padded Mats, All Equipment including Helmets and Harnesses, Latrine Close

Sling Shot Range

This is an area set aside for slingshots. Each range varies in targets. Slingshots and eye protection is available from the camp welcome center on a first come, first serve basis. or can be reserved through the council resource rooms at each service center. You must bring your own projectiles (no dog food!).
Amenities: Targets

Tomahawk Range

The tomahawk range is perfect for Cadettes and above to put their skills to the test. Tomahawks are provided. To reserve the tomahawk range, at least one adult needs to have been trained to accurately use the tomahawk range.

Pool

The pool may be reserved by calling Customer Care. Please refer to the Site User's Guide for pool reservation and safety information. One or more currently certified lifeguards are required and not provided by the council.
Pricing: $50 per hour
Amenities: Shower House, Posted Rules, Falling Water Features, Toilets, Water Slide

Program Shelter

Similar to a park picnic shelter, the Program Shelter is a 40 X 60-foot space that can fit 120 people perfect for program activities or reserving as a home base while your troop enjoys exploring camp and hiking the trails.
Pricing: $30/4 hours
Amenities: Conveniently located in the center of main camp; Picnic Tables; Restrooms; Electricity

We are so excited to offer several areas at Camp Butterworth that are accessible to Girl Scouts of all abilities! Accessible areas are:

• Friendship Lodge
• Beehive Lodge
• Seasons Lodge

Self Guided Activities

Letterboxing Clues and Answers
Geocaching Clues and Answers (coming soon)
Camp Champ Patch Program and Butterworth Extension 
Hiking - Check out the Hiking Challenge Medallion Program
Creek Stomping
Gaga Ball 9 Square in the Air
Sling Shots

Resource Kits

Resource kits are available to sign out at the Welcome Center (Kits are first come, first serve).

Bat's So Awesome Kit: Learn how awesome these creatures are! Includes instruction packets and non-consumable items. Check out the downloadable patch program booklet to make optional copies.

Compass Kit: Learn how to use a compass to navigate. Includes 10 compasses and instructions.

Pocket Knives Kit: Contains 12 pocket knives and instructions for skill-building activities.

Knot Tying Kit: Contains 15 pieces of rope, one laminated knots curriculum manual, 10 manuals for girls to reference, notecards with knots for games, and knot game instructions.

Night Sky Kit: Contains a night sky activity guide and 4 red light flashlights and planispheres.

Camp Creatures Kit: Contains 12 binoculars, 12 magnifying boxes, 2 critter nets for outdoor and environmental exploration activities, and suggested activity guides.

Sling Shot Kit: Contains 5 slingshots, 2 replacement bands, 5 protective eyeglasses, and instructions. You must bring your own projectiles (no dog food).

Service Project Ideas

Adopt a trail and keep it trimmed and well-marked
Adopt a unit and keep it clean
Gather firewood to stock a fire circle
Adopt or create flower beds - clean, plant, mulch
Scrub washstands with bleach
Wash windows
Dust
Make benches
Pick up rocks and sticks in mowing areas
Clean out/straighten up fire circles
Wash curtains
Remove graffiti
Remove honeysuckle (make something with it!)

Attend a council-sponsored program at Camp Butterworth! Browse all activities at Camp Butterworth and sign up for a program today.

For internet search, use zip code 45039

Groceries

Fosters Farm Market - 1295 US 22&3, Maineville
Kroger - 2900 US-22, Maineville
Meijer - 3911 W SR 22&3, Loveland
Walgreens - 68 W US Highway 22&3, Maineville

Medical Facilities

Loveland Urgent Care
10582 Loveland Madeira Road
Loveland, OH 45140
513.677.2400

CVS Minute Clinic
6632 South State Route 48
Maineville, OH 45039
513.697.4881

Rivers Bend Urgent Care
87 East US 22&3 in the Rivers Bend Medical Center
Maineville, OH
513.677.9117 or 800.800.6612

Local Attractions

Kings Island - 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason
Great Wolf Lodge - 2501 Great Wolf Lodge Road, Mason
Loveland Castle - 12025 Shore Drive, Loveland
Beach Waterpark - 2590 Waterpark Drive, Mason
Entertainment Junction - 7379 Squire Ct., West Chester

Ever need a set of Girl Scout and WAGGGS flags for a special ceremony but not sure where to borrow them? Or want to try some campfire cooking in a dutch oven but not sure about spending troop funds (or your own) on cast iron cookware?

While your own set of flags or campfire cooking gear can be quite useful if you use them frequently, there are some items where it's truly better to borrow than to purchase with troop funds to use your resources wisely. That's why our Resource Centers across the council have common items for troops to borrow and enrich their Girl Scout experience!

Please note, all program resources may be checked out only:

• For one week, unless confirmed by the program staff
• By a Girl Scout volunteer for Girl Scout use.

Request Equipment

Join us as we take you on a tour of Camp Butterworth. We will drive through first, so you can get a lay of the camp, and then tour most buildings. This is perfect if you've never been to Camp Butterworth before or miss seeing the familiar sights!

Structures
Program Shelter
Welcome Center

Signage
Trailheads and Markers
Wayfinding Signs

Educational and Activities
Archery Physics Infographic
Bat Boxes and Exploration Station
Demonstration Beehive Education Station
Gaga Pit
Natural Playground
Nine in the Sky
Pollinator Station and Pollinator  Flower Field
Photo Op Station
Underground Railroad Education Station
Weather Station

Learn more