Camp Like a Girl Scout
From 1946 to the present, Camp Woodhaven has been a unique wooded property in Lima. With neighborhoods close by, the camp feels removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Accredited by the American Camp Association for its high standards in both facilities and programs, Camp Woodhaven offers a variety of outdoor experiences plus great lodging options for first-time campers and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.
This awesome facility is available for troops, service units, and other Girl Scout groups to reconnect with the outdoors!
In order to reserve a council property at least one troop leader or troop assistant must have the appropriate training:
Council Offices:
Camps:
is a module in GSLearn and is the prerequisite for Lodge Camp Training. You can access the training here.
Required for at least one troop leader or troop assistant prior to reservation of council lodge or other indoor camp facility.
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
Required for at least one troop leader or troop assistant prior to 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:
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!
Rose Marie Duffy Lodge, built in 1987 and remodeled in 2017, can be used year-round. This facility provides a beautiful atmosphere to host large meetings and conferences. Additionally, the building can be walled off into two meeting rooms, has a large deck, entry reception area, and has a full commercial kitchen. It also includes a bunk room for 22 with adjacent shower and restroom. Two bunks are separated by walls for leaders.
Capacity: 22
Pricing: $105/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Heat/AC, Bunk Beds, Flush Toilets, WiFi, Showers, Fire Circle
Originally a log cabin built in 1946 then moved to the current location in 1948, Sweetbriar Lodge has undergone transitions through the years. The main part of the lodge, rustic in feeling, has a large meeting room with fireplace, hardwood floors, large windows, and a separate fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a newly remodeled bathroom off the kitchen. It also includes a history room with hands-on activities from early Girl Scouting and a stone fireplace both outdoors on the side porch. The dormitory part of the building was renovated in 2018. There are two dormitories, two restrooms with double showers in each, and a small leaders room. A wheelchair lift is available for moving between levels. A patio area in front of the building includes tables with umbrellas and a fire pit.
Capacity: 36
Pricing: $105/night
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Fireplace, Bunk Beds, Heat, Showers, Flush Toilets, Fire Circle, Elevator (it is your responsibility to contact the ranger to make arrangements to use the elevator).
A two-roomed facility with one large flexible-use room complete with tables, chairs, and mop sink. Smaller room stores program supplies available for use by troops. Some supplies need to be reserved by contacting customer care which includes outdoor cooking supplies, parachutes, and other materials. Rooms include regular and garage doors, plus a covered walkway. Adjacent to the program barn is a fire circle and two open Conestoga wagons great for gathering in or eating in during cookouts.
Capacity: 37
Pricing: $30/4 Hours
Amenities: Electricity, Water Inside, Fire Circle, Tables
A pavilion that sits right next to a small pond. It sits in a large, grassy area, great for many activities. It is handicap accessible.
Capacity: 100
Pricing: $15/4 hours
Amenities: Shelter House, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle
This is an outdoor archery range. All equipment is furnished. An instructor is required.
Pricing: $15/hour
Amenities: Targets, Arm Guards, Bows, Arrows
This is an area set up for slingshots. Each range varies in targets. Equipment is located in the Program Barn 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
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.
Letterboxing Clues and Answers
Camp Champ Patch Program and Camp Woodhaven Extension
Hiking
Gaga Ball
Sling Shots
Rainy Day Activities
Volleyball
Fishing
Tether Ball
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 Woodhaven! Browse all activities at Camp Woodhaven and sign up for a program today.
For internet search, use zip code 45805.
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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:
Join us as we take you on a tour of Camp Woodhaven! We will drive through first so you can get a lay of the camp, and then tour the buildings. This is perfect if you've never been to Woodhaven before, or you just miss seeing the familiar sights!
We are so excited to offer an area at Camp Woodhaven that is accessible to Girl Scouts of all abilities The Duffy and Sweetbriar Lodge is wheelchair accessible.
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!