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!

Sweet Breeze Clusters

The Sweet Breeze Clusters are a series of 3 lodges located toward the front of camp near the administrative building. Each lodge is rented individually and named after a famous women in history. Even the title Sweet Breeze comes from a famous woman in history; Sweet Breeze (Wanagapeth) was the eldest daughter of the chief of the Miami people, Little Turtle–one of the most famous Native American military leaders of his time. The Sweet Breeze Clusters share an outdoor fire circle across the road behind Truth Lodge, next to the trail head for the Daisy Trail.

Anthony Lodge

Anthony Lodge is one of the Sweet Breeze Clusters located towards the front of camp. The lodge was named after Susan B. Anthony, the women’s rights activist, by a vote of the local Girl Scouts when it was built. Anthony is equipped with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms that each have 1 shower, 2 toilets, & 2 sinks, and 4 sleeping areas that each sleep 4 for a total of 16 beds. The main great room includes a fireplace.
Capacity: 16
Pricing: $90/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle, A/C

Blackwell Lodge

Blackwell Lodge is one of the Sweet Breeze Clusters located towards the front of camp. The lodge was named after Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree, by a vote of the local Girl Scouts when it was built. Blackwell is equipped with a kitchen, 1 bathrooms that has 1 shower, 1 toilet, & 1 sinks, and 4 sleeping areas, 2 sleep 4 and a larger bunk room sleeps 8 for a total of 16 beds. The main great room includes a fireplace. This unit is wheelchair accessible.
Capacity: 16
Pricing: $90/night
Amenities: Electricity: Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle, A/C

Truth Lodge

Truth Lodge is one of the Sweet Breeze Clusters located towards the front of camp. The lodge was named after Sojourner Truth, an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist, by a vote of the local Girl Scouts when it was built. Anthony is equipped with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms that each have 1 shower, 2 toilets, & 2 sinks, and 4 sleeping areas that each sleep 4 for a total of 16 beds. The main great room includes a fireplace.
Capacity: 16
Pricing: $90/night
Amenities: Electricity: Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Juliette Low Lodge

Juliette Low Lodge, found near the front of camp, is located amidst a cluster of trees. This lodge is one of the largest sleeping units in camp and is an ideal setting for large troops. There are two dormitories on either side of the building. Each dormitory sleeps 16 in bunk beds and has its own bathroom with showers. The center of the building has a large meeting area with fireplace, a separate kitchen, and preparation center.
Capacity: 32
Pricing: $100/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Linden House

Linden House, with its older architecture and seclusion, gives it a charm all its own. Built in 1939, it is the oldest building at Camp Libbey and has been updated to include a modern bathroom and kitchen facility as well as a fireplace in the great room.
Capacity: 28
Pricing: $100/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Environmental Center - Program Side

The Program Area of the Environmental Center is perfect for troops looking to exercise their creative muscles, learn a new skill, play a game, make something new, or conduct a meeting! The large open area gives troops the freedom to complete their activities in an indoor environment.
Capacity: 80
Pricing: $30 / 4 Hours
Amenities: Large indoor program area; Restroom; Tables and Chairs; Outside fire circle with bench seating.

Environmental Center Lodge

With heat, electricity and running water, you’ll be camping in comfort. This lodge is perfect for troops with young girls just getting started on camping, as well as those who want the conveniences of home while fostering bonds with your troop.
Capacity: 26
Pricing: $110/night
Amenities: Kitchen with stove, microwave, coffeemaker, dishwasher, and refrigerator; Basic plates, silverware, and cups; Separate Leader’s room; Restrooms with showers; Bunk beds with mattresses; Tables and Chairs; Outside fire circle with bench seating.

Dining Hall

The dining hall is set in a wooden environment and is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen, fireplace, and bathroom facilities. This facility has a large porch that extends across the front of the building with two major entrances into the hall. The dining hall holds 200 people, 25 tables of 8 people each.
Capacity: 200
Pricing: $40/4 hours
Amenities: Electricity, Fireplace, Walk-in Fridge, Walk-in Freezer, Fireplace, Flush Toilets, Oven/Fridge, Dishwasher

Woodlands

Woodlands is a cabin unit that consists of a large troop house equipped with a full kitchen, bathroom with 5 showers, 4 toilets, and sinks, and a great room with a fireplace. This facility has floor-length windows on the east and west sides of the building, which gives the great room an open and airy feeling. The sleeping cabins are connected to the troop house by sidewalks to the east. There are five separate modern buildings set in a beautiful ravine area with windows overlooking a natural, undisturbed view of the woods. Each of the buildings sleeps eight.
Capacity: 40 (8 per cabin)
Pricing: $105/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bench/Mattresses, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Administrative Building - Large Basement Room

The Administrative Building houses the camp office, health center when camp is in session, storm shelter, and two conference rooms that can be reserved for program space. The large conference room holds 75, has a small stage, a pull down projector screen, and can be set up with tables and chairs. Bathrooms are shared between both conference rooms.
Capacity: 75
Pricing: $30/4 hours
Amenities: Men's and Women's Bathrooms, Screen, Air Conditioning

Administrative Building - Small Basement Room and Frontier

The Administrative Building houses the camp office, health center when camp is in session, storm shelter, and two conference rooms that can be reserved for program space. The small conference room holds 50 and can also be set up with tables and chairs. Bathrooms are shared between both conference rooms.
Capacity: 50
Pricing: $25/4 hours
Amenities: Men's and Women's Bathrooms, Tables, Air Conditioning

Frontier

Frontier is a platform tent unit on the north side of camp, the road is just past the slingshot range. Frontier has 8 tents. Tents are grouped together around three large central platforms. The first platform has two tents, and the other two each have three tents, making it a great tent unit for first-time tent campers!  Frontier has a one-sided cooking shelter with fireplace, picnic tables, outdoor fire ring, and a modern bath/shower house with hot water.
Capacity: 28 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House, Fireplace, Cots/Mattresses, Fridge and Water, Flush Toilets, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Sherwood

Sherwood is a platform tent unit on the east side of camp at the end of the road past Great Spirit. Sherwood has nine tents that are grouped together around three large central platforms with three tents each. There is a series of lights forming a path from each tent platform to the shower house making it a great tent unit for first-time tent campers!  Sherwood has a two-sided cooking shelter with two fireplaces, picnic tables, outdoor fire ring, and a modern bath/shower house with hot water.
Capacity: 28 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House, Fireplace, Cots/Mattresses, Fridge and Water, Flush Toilets, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Watzi

Watzi is a platform tent unit on the northeast side of camp. Watzi has 8 tents that are spaced out around the unit in a horseshoe shape. Watzi has a three-sided cooking shelter with two fireplaces. The third side has sliding windows that can be opened up for warmer weather or close to help retain heat in cooler months. The unit also has picnic tables, outdoor fire ring, and a modern bath/shower house with hot water.
Capacity: 28 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House, Fireplace, Cots/Mattresses, Fridge and Water, Flush Toilets, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

JAKATA YURT UNIT

Jakata is a unit containing one Yurt on the northeast side of camp. The yurt (a circular structure with wooden floor, made of poles and covered in a heavy weatherproof material with two doors and windows) includes 8 bunkbeds that are spaced around the wall of the structure, electric, plus a ceiling fan. Jakata has a shelter house with a fireplace, refrigerator, and picnic tables. The unit also has an outdoor fire ring and a modern bath/shower house with hot water.
Capacity: 16
Pricing: $80/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House, Fireplace, Bunks/Mattresses, Fridge and Water, Flush Toilets, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Archery Range

This is an outdoor archery range. All equipment is furnished. An instructor is required.
Pricing: $15/hour
Amenities: Targets, Arm Guards, Bows, Arrows

Climbing Wall

This is an outdoor climbing 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. Reserve this today with the Program Request form!
Pricing: $12 per girl
Amenities: Wall, Equipment

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, Toilets

Low Challenge Course

This is a challenge course consisting of individual elements no more than a foot or so off the ground and focuses on team-building and communication skills. An instructor is required.
Pricing: $15/hour
Amenities: All Materials

High Challenge Course

This is a challenge course consisting of a series of high elements 30+ feet off the ground and focuses on individual challenges and communication skills. 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 at least 12 girls. Reserve your spot with the Program Request form!

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

• Environmental Center Lodge
• Administration Building
• Environmental Center Program Facility
• Dining Hall
• Great Spirit Amphitheatre

Self Guided Activities

Letterboxing Clues
Geocaching Clues 
Camp Champ Patch Program and Camp Libbey Extension 
Creek Stomping (Note: the creek will close when there is flooding; please check with the ranger prior to use)
Hiking - Check out the Hiking Challenge Medallion Program
Creek Stomping
Gaga Ball
9 Square in the Air
Sling Shots
Foot Golf

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
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 Libbey! Browse all activities at Camp Libbey and sign up for a program today.

For internet search, use zip code 43512.

Groceries

Kroger
1890 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH

Walmart
1804 N Clinton St
Defiance, OH

Medical Facilities

Mercy Defiance Clinic and Urgent Care
1400 East 2nd St.
Defiance, OH

Mercy Hospital of Defiance
1404 East 2nd St.
Defiance, OH

Local Attractions

Independence Dam State Park
27722 State Route 424
Defiance, OH

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

Camp Libbey has a unique septic system that has served the camp well for many years. Several of the living units (Juliette Low Lodge, Woodlands, Linden House, and the tent units) have Red Lights located either right outside the lodge or next to the shower house. You’ll notice them on top of a large grey box.

The Red Light should remain off for the duration of your stay at Camp Libbey. If your units does come on, please stop all water usage and contact the camp ranger immediately. The camp ranger will give you steps moving forward.

Please take a moment upon your arrival to locate your Red Light. Woodlands and Julliette Low Lodge share a red light and it can be found between the two units near the tree line.

Join us as we take you on a tour of Camp Libbey. 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 Libbey before, or you just miss seeing the familiar sights!

Join us for the second half of our tour of Camp Libbey! We will show you inside some of the lodges/buildings at camp so you can see what they look like.

Structures
Astronomy Tower
Bridge Repair
Environmental Center Renovation, Pond and Garden
Low Lodge Renovation
Welcome Center
Yurt

Signage
Trailheads and Markers
Wayfinding Signs

Educational and Activities
Amphitheater
Archery Center
Astronomy Exhibits
Belaying Station
Climbing Wall
Gaga Pit
Low Ropes Course
Nine in the Sky
Photo Op Station
River Ecosystem Education Station
Weather Station

Learn more