Camp Whip Poor Will

Camp Whip Poor Will’s 500+ acres are jam-packed with various facilities, program areas, and endless woods, creeks, and trails, allowing girls to choose their own adventures. Accredited by the American Camp Association for its high standards in both facilities and programs, Camp Whip Poor Will offers a variety of outdoor experiences plus great lodging options for first-time campers and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

This awesome facility near Morrow, Ohio, is available for troops, service units, and other Girl Scout groups to reconnect with the outdoors!

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Reservation Guidelines and Training for Troops

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!

Map of Camp

Accommodations and Facilities

Cookie House

Cookie House has a large sleeping room that provides dormitory-style sleeping and two small rooms in the rear of the building that are perfect as leader rooms. Bunk beds and mattresses are provided in this heated and air-conditioned building. A small bathroom with a flush toilet and shower are available as well as an outdoor latrine. The kitchen has a stove and refrigerator. There is also an indoor fireplace and an outdoor fire circle.
Capacity: 20
Pricing: $95/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Bunk Beds, Heat/AC, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Evergreen Spruce and Evergreen Pine

Evergreen is a two-sided building, consisting of Evergreen Spruce and Evergreen Pine. It is a year-round facility with bathrooms and showers, bunk beds and mattresses, and is fully heated and air-conditioned. It has a wonderful open porch for relaxing, crafts, group meetings, picnics, or games. This building is divided into two sides (reserved separately) where each sleep 24. The building has four folding walls that enable users to divide the facility several ways. Troops must share a kitchen area that is located in the middle of the building. The kitchen has two stoves, two refrigerators, and equipment for two troops. There are two indoor fireplaces and two outside fire circles.
Capacity: 24 per side
Pricing: $95/night per side
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat/AC, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle

Towhee

Towhee, located on the left across from Evergreen Lodge, is a year-round facility. This lodge has two sleeping rooms, a kitchen, a large meeting room area, offers heat or air conditioning, and a fire pit outside. Perfect for a small group or first-time campers, this lodge allows you to feel like you are home while being immersed at camp.
Capacity: 12
Pricing: $70/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Flush Toilets, Bunk Beds, Heat/AC, Showers, Fire Circle

Mary Rollins Dining Hall

Mary Rollins Lodge is a winterized facility that accommodates large group events up to 200 people, meal preparation. The kitchen includes a convection oven, gas range and oven, dishwasher, a walk-in freezer and refrigerator, cooking and serving dishes, and enough plates, bowls, silverware, and glasses to accommodate most large groups. The kitchen is air-conditioned. Troops requesting to use this kitchen will receive on-site training from the ranger before being allowed to use this facility.

The kitchen includes a convection oven, gas range and oven, dishwasher, a walk-in freezer and refrigerator, cooking and serving dishes, and enough plates, bows, silverware, and glasses to accommodate most large groups. The kitchen is air-conditioned. Troops requesting to use this kitchen will receive on-site training from the ranger before being allowed to use this facility. The kitchen is reserved separately from the lodge.
Capacity: 200
Pricing: $40/4 hours
Amenities: Electricity, Fireplace, Walk-in Fridge, Walk-in Freezer, Fireplace, Flush Toilets, Oven/Fridge, Dishwasher

Fernwood

Fernwood is an enclosed three-season cabin (no heat) with built-in triple-decker bunk beds. This unit, located on the north side of camp, offers seclusion and opportunities to experience wildlife. It is complete with electricity, a refrigerator, an electric stove, a fire circle, latrine, security light, and oasis. There is no interior water source.
Capacity: 21
Pricing: $70/night
Amenities: Electricity, Bunk Beds, Water Outside, Latrine, Fridge and Stove

Knoll

Knoll is a platform tent unit near the center of camp with seven tents that sleep four people each. This is a comfortable location near Grace Cullen Cabin, perfect for young campers. This unit is complete with a screened-in kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, latrine, security light, and oasis. Beds and mattresses are provided in the tents. This unit is next to the swinging bridge, which connects to the Aspen Unit.
Capacity: 28 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattresses, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Sassafras

Sassafras is a small platform tent unit with four tents that sleep four people each. Located between the pool and Cookie House, this unit is cozy, comfortable, perfect for young campers or a small group of older girls. This unit is complete with a screened-in kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, latrine, security light, and oasis. Beds and mattresses are provided in the tents.
Capacity: 16 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattress, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Sherwood

Sherwood tent unit has seven platform tents that sleep four people each. This unit is complete with a screened-in kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, latrine, security light, and oasis. Cots and mattresses are provided in the tents. This unit, located toward the back of the camp, is perfect for campers who like to stay away from the main areas of camp.
Capacity: 28 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattress, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Beechwood

Beechwood unit has six cabins that sleep six people each. Located across a ravine from Grace Cullen Cabin, the unit is near the center of the camp. This unit is complete with a screened-in kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, latrine, security light, and oasis. Beds and mattresses are provided in the cabins.
Capacity: 36 (6 per cabin)
Pricing: $70/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Cedar Trail

Cedar Trail unit has four cabins that sleep eight people each. Located just behind Four Winds Lake near the northeast corner of camp, this unit is complete with a screened-in kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, fire circle, latrine, security light, and oasis. Beds and mattresses are provided in the cabins.
Capacity: 24 (8 per cabin)
Pricing: $70/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Aspen

Aspen tent unit has six platform tents that sleep four people each. This unit is complete with a screened-in kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, latrine, security light, and oasis. Cots and mattresses are provided in the tents. Located near Evergreen Lodge, this is a comfortable location perfect for young campers. This unit is next to the swinging bridge, which connects to the Knoll Unit.
Capacity: 24 (4 per tent)
Pricing: $65/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Fireplace, Cots/Mattress, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Conestoga Wagons

Conestoga Wagons, located just north of Four Winds Lake, has five permanent sleeping structures designed to look just like old pioneer wagons. This unit is complete with a kitchen shelter, electricity, refrigerator, fire circle, latrine, security light, and oasis.
Capacity: 25 (5 per wagon)
Pricing: $80/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Bench/Mattresses, Picnic Tables, Fireplace, Fridge and Water, Latrine

Tree Houses

Wollard Treehouses, located close to the pool, is a unit of four elevated treehouses and an overlook tower. The treehouses are three-sided structures joined together with a walkway. This unit has a screened in kitchen shelter with lights, refrigerator, fireplace, latrine, oasis, and two fire circles. The unit has a security light that is on a sensor.
Capacity: 24 (6 per cabin)
Pricing: $80/night
Amenities: Shelter House/Electric, Shower House Close By, Bunk Beds, Picnic Tables, Fireplace, Fridge and Water, Latrine, Fire Circle

Archery Range

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

Climbing Wall

This is an outdoor climbing wall. This program must be requested and scheduled through council using the Program Request form. Requests need to be sent in at least six weeks in advance. Scheduling is based on availability of program facilitators, not all requests can be accommodated
Pricing: $13 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. Groups with a currently trained Low Challenge Course facilitator can reserve the challenge course at the rate below. Groups without a facilitator can submit a Program Request form , the program will be scheduled at the current price per person included in the from and program event guide. Scheduling is based on availability of program facilitators, not all requests can be accommodated
Pricing: $15/hour

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. Request a high challenge course program with the Program Request form!

Four Winds Lake

The lake may be reserved by calling Customer Care. Please refer to the Site User's Guide for lake reservation and safety information. Currently certified lifeguard/appropriate craft certification required and not provided by the council.
Pricing: $15/hour
Amenities: Canoes/Kayaks, Paddles, PFDs, Posted Rules

Accessible Areas at Camp

Self Guided Activities

Letterboxing Clues and Answers
Geocaching Clues
Camp Champ Patch Program and Camp Whip Poor Will Extension
Hiking - Check out the Hiking Challenge Medallion Program
Creek Stomping
Gaga Ball 9 Square in the Air
Sling Shots
Rainy Day Activities
Volleyball
Fishing

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!)

Council-Sponsored Programs

Area Amenities and Local Attractions

For internet search, use zip code 45152.

Groceries

Kroger
1235 Columbus Ave
Lebanon, OH

Kroger
5705 S State Route 48
Maineville, OH

Walmart
1530 Walmart Dr
Lebanon, OH

Medical Facilities

Rivers Bend Urgent Care
US 22 #800
Maineville, OH

CareFirst Urgent Care
1000 Columbus Ave B
Lebanon, OH

TriHealth Bethesda Arrow Springs (ER)
100 Arrow Springs Boulevard
Lebanon, OH 45036

Local Attractions

Ohio Renaissance Festival
10542 E State Route 73
Waynesville, OH

Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village
3999 Pioneer Village Rd
Waynesville, OH

Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve
4080 Corwin Rd
Oregonia, OH

Caesar Creek State Park

Little Miami Canoe Rental
219 Mill St
Morrow, OH

Ozone Zipline Adventures
5291 State Route 350
Oregonia, OH 45054-9746

Fort Ancient State Memorial
6123 State Route 350
Oregonia, OH

Morgan's Outdoor Adventures (Canoeing)
5701 State Route 350
Oregonia, OH

Equipment Rental

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

Video Tours

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

Join Duckie for a little tour of our High Ropes Course at Camp Whip Poor Will!

Then go more in depth with tours of units and buildings!

Empower Her—Completed Projects

Service Projects on GSWO Properties

Service Learning is an essential part of Girl Scouting. What better way to "make the world a better place" than though a Take Action project, Bronze Award, Silver Award, Gold Award or community service project.

GSWO receives many requests, and we are not able to accomidate all of them. When working with your Girl Scouts discuss if a GSWO property is the best place for the service project or is there a better fit in the community?

Look around your school, community, church, parks, etc., for projects that will help make it better for people and the environment.

Contact local nursing homes, shelters, food banks, schools, local governments, parks, zoos, crisis nurseries, daycare programs, domestic violence shelters, or other creative locations where girls can share their time with their community.

We only review applications once a month, please make sure you're giving yourself enough lead time.
Your Girl Scouts will be asked to do a presentation on the project before it is approved

Service Project Approval Application

Guidelines

Please understand that certain camps are designated for certain topics, the commitee may come back with a reccomendation to move to a different property.

Community service projects are acts of kindness and important ways to help something or someone right now. They are commonly short-term projects that almost always multiply efforts that are already in place. Examples include collecting food for an existing food pantry, providing clothing or toiletries to people who have suffered during a disaster, cleaning up a rundown playground, or picking up trash at a park, forest, or beach.

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Service Project Ideas

Girl Scout Take Action projects address an issue by tackling the factors that cause or contribute to it. As you may expect, these projects have a far-reaching influence. They’re designed to change something for the better—forever. Projects associated with Journeys and the highest awards (the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award) are Take Action projects.

When you take action, you work as a team to:

Identify a problem
Research the root cause of the problem
Come up with a sustainable solution
Develop a team plan
Put the plan into action
Reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what you’ve learned

Here are three ways to create sustainable change:

Make your solution permanent
Educate and inspire others to be part of the change
Change a rule, regulation, or law

If you are reserving 3 or more units for a single time block, you may be eligible for a discount. Contact the Customer Care Team at 888.350.5090 or by email to make your reservation. Please have your preferred camp and date(s) ready!

Need help with your reservation? The Customer Care Team is here to help! Contact them at 888.350.5090 or by email!

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