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 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

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

TROOP 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:

• 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!

Duffy Lodge - Overnight

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: See Checkfront for pricing.
Amenities: Electricity, Stove/Fridge, Heat/AC, Bunk Beds, Flush Toilets, WiFi, Showers, Fire Circle

Sweetbriar

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: See Checkfront for pricing.
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).

Program Barn

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: $40/4 Hours; $10/hour for each additional, consecutive hour
Amenities: Electricity, Water Inside, Fire Circle, Tables

Shelter House and Pond Area

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: $40/4 hours; $10/hour for each additional, consecutive hour
Amenities: Shelter House, Picnic Tables, Fire Circle

Archery Range

This is an outdoor archery range. All equipment is furnished. An instructor is required. 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.
Pricing: $25/hour
Amenities: Targets, Arm Guards, Bows, Arrows

Sling Shot Range

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

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.

Self Guided Activities

Letterboxing Clues and Answers
Camp Champ Patch Program and Camp Woodhaven Extension 
Hiking
Gaga Ball
Sling Shots
Rainy Day Activities
Volleyball
Fishing
Tether Ball

Resource Kits

Resource kits are available to sign out from the program barn (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).

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.

Groceries

Walmart
2450 Allentown Rd
Lima, OH

Kroger
2154 Elida Rd
Lima, OH

Meijer
3298 Elilda Rd
Lima, OH

Medical Facilities

St. Rita’s Medical Center
730 W. Market St.
Lima, OH

St. Rita’s Westside Urgent Care
2195 Allentown Road
Lima, OH

Local Attractions

Allen County Museum
620 W Market St
Lima, OH

Lippencott Bird Sanctuary
3093 Bellefontaine Rd
Lima, OH

Armstrong Air and Space Museum
500 Apollo Dr
Wapakoneta, 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

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.

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 to place service projects on council properties 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?

Consider talking with people at 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.

If a GSWO property is the best way to serve your community fill out the

Service Project Approval Application with your Girl Scouts. When proposing a project at a GSWO camp or property keep in mind that:

• The GSWO service project committe reviews 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.
• Please understand that certain camps are designated for certain topics, the commitee may come back with a reccomendation to move to a different property.

Not sure what the difference between a service project and a Girl Scout Take Action project is? Check out the information below!

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.

Camp 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!)

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:

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

Here are three ways to create sustainable change:

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