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Girl Scout Rentals

To make a reservation, scroll down to check out the lodging and activities available at our six campsites, and complete the reservation process

*Please note: In an effort to prioritize open dates to our Girl Scout Service Unit and troop rentals, and sister Girl Scout Councils, we are currently not renting our facilities to external competing organizations. If you are uncertain if your group fits this description, please email memberservices@gsep.org before renting.

Welcome to the GSEP campsite rental page! Site availability can be viewed online and is based on a first come, first served basis. Sites cannot be "held" and we do not have waitlists for facility rentals. Remember, the site functions like a hotel booking site so enter specific dates in your search. Reservations must be made directly online. Please indicate in the space provided your Girl Scout council, troop, and service unit so your reservation can be processed quickly. 

Browse through our Facilities Guide for more information on specific site rental facilities and pricing, as well as mandatory policies and procedures.

At this time, Camporees have been assigned for the spring, which means that it will look like there is not much leftover for you to rent in April and May for troop camping. Don't worry, as there is still a chance to get some great spots in our beautiful camps! We will be asking camporee directors to release their unused sites and activities in February. If you would like to be added to a troop camping waitlist that will give you the inside edge on booking when space becomes available in February,  please fill out this form on our website. We will email you to let you know when the camporees have been released and sites have opened. This email announcement will allow you the advantage of knowing when releases have been completed. Happy booking!

 

How to Reserve a Camp Site

To reserve a campsite:

Step 1: Click on the camp property you wish to visit in the drop down below
Step 2: Choose your date range
Step 3: Select your site by clicking on an available space, indicated in blue (You may choose as many sites as needed.)
Step 4: Click reserve and enter customer and payment information (customer address should match credit card billing address)
*Please note: You must read and click to agree to the terms and conditions in order to complete your reservation.

Rentals for January-May open for troops in mid-October

Rentals for September-December open for troops in mid-May

NOTE: For any overnight trips, use the lodging links. If you are using a building for activities (climbing wall, pavilion use, meeting room, archery, etc.), reserve using the activities link. If you are planning a trip that includes both an overnight stay and activities, complete steps 1-4 on both the lodging and activities pages. Watch this video if you need help making your campsite and/or lodging reservation.

All rules regarding girl/adult ratios apply. Every girl and adult must be registered Girl Scout members. Adults participating in overnight programs must complete a criminal background check and child abuse clearances. Each group must have an adult with appropriate GSEP overnight training (18 years or older) and current First Aid & CPR training. If you have any questions, email us.

Site rentals can also be arranged by emailing memberservices@gsep.org.

All SU, troops, and outside groups must comply with all GSEP Site Rental Terms & Conditions.

Exceptions

Safety Activity Checkpoints require that men be given separate sleeping quarters and restroom facilities when camping with girls. Contact memberservices@gsep.org for more information about accommodations for men.

Service Unit Camporees

Service Unit Camporees

Service Unit camporees are a wonderful opportunity to share Girl Scout sisterhood in the great outdoors! A camporee differs from troop camping in that it is a Service Unit gathering of troops for a period of camping and activities. We host camporees twice yearly at four of our camp properties. The options for camporees are spring (April, May) and fall (September, October). The properties available for camporees are Laughing Waters, Mosey Wood, Shelly Ridge and Wood Haven.

NEW for 2019 is our Service Unit Camporee Field Guide, a 13-page guide that lays out all you need to know to host a successful camporee, from beginning to end! Also available now is our online application. No more need to print our paper application and mail it in with a check!

Applications are open in September for spring camporees and January for fall camporees. Applications now closed for spring.

For more details, please read through the Field Guide. If you still have further questions, please reach out to us directly by emailing memberservices@gsep.org with the subject line SU Camporee, or by calling us at 215-564-2030.

Happy camping!

Non Girl Scout Rentals

Are you an outside organization, company, school group, or party planner looking to hold a private event at one of our locations? 

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Laughing Waters

Laughing Waters Lodging

For reservation questions: Call Member Service at 215.564.2030 
Site Manager: DJ Gable
Camp Director: Hana Haseman
For any questions regarding this camp, please contact Member Services

Laughing Waters is conveniently located at the very center of GSEP’s 9 county footprint in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County.  Camp is situated on over 400 acres, offering facilities for outdoor activities, sports areas, and nature trails.  CLW also boasts a GaGa court, archery range, and two 9-hole Disk Golf courses.  High and low ropes courses provide challenging outdoor adventure and team-building opportunities.  An Activity Center provides indoor space for sports and activities—as well as a rock climbing and bouldering wall.

There are 16 camping sites including cabins with showers and flush toilets, and platform tent sites, each with an open pavilion washhouse with flush toilets.  CLW also has a large dining hall and commercial kitchen.

Laughing Waters Activities

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030 
Site Manager: DJ Gable
Camp Director: Hana Haseman
For any questions regarding this camp, please contact Member Services

Mountain House

Mountain House Lodging

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030 
Site Manager: John Harlacher
Camp Director: Kristin Leiby
For any questions regarding this camp, please contact Member Services

Mountain House is hidden away in a wooded sanctuary in Lehigh County.  This 15-acre property offers a nature trail, outdoor stage, and open space for games. Archery and a Low Ropes course are also available. Facilities include a lodge with kitchen, fireplace, and wrap-around porch; as well as a cabin with kitchen. There is also a platform tent unit and a pavilion. Mountain House provides a wonderful experience for those new to camping.

Mountain House Activities

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager: John Harlacher 
Camp Director: Kristin Leiby
For any questions regarding this camp, please contact Member Services

Mosey Wood

Mosey Wood Lodging

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager: George Maehrer
Camp Director: April Beattie
For any questions regarding the camp, please contact Member Services

The native beauty of the Pocono Mountains is preserved within the 425 acres of the Mosey Wood property in Kidder Township, Carbon County, PA. Rhododendron, mountain laurel, blueberry and huckleberry bushes abound in the shade of oak, beech, sassafras, and birch trees. White-tailed deer, chipmunks, and rabbits are just a few of the woodland animals who make Mosey Wood their homes. Give yourself a treat and don’t miss the sunset on Mosey Wood Pond.

Facilities include a large dining hall, and  a commercial kitchen.  There are 15 camping sites including warm weather platform tents with unit shelters, as well as cabin and lodge options.  There is also a large heated shower house.  Mosey Wood offers a wide variety of activities.  Follow along the Rhododendron trail to  swimming and boating on the lake, rock climbing in the Pavilion, an archery range, high ropes course, and end your experience with a zip across Mosey Wood Pond.  

Mosey Wood Activities

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager: George Maehrer
Camp Director: April Beattie
For any questions regarding the camp, please contact Member Services

Shelly Ridge

Shelly Ridge Lodging

For reservation questions, call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager: Dave Smith
For any questions, please email Member Services

Shelly Ridge is located in Montgomery County. Shelly Ridge is the home of the council headquarters for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.  Just up the hill from the office you will find a camping getaway just outside of Philadelphia that provides opportunities for outdoor experiences. The property includes a large multi-purpose building, an activity center with a climbing and bouldering wall, a 64 bed lodge, day-use pavilions (unit shelters), an archery range, a Low Ropes Course, and a swimming pool with shower house. Take a hike on Shelly Ridge’s trails to catch a glimpse of whitetail deer or our other woodland animals.

 

Shelly Ridge Activities

For reservations, call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager: Dave Smith
For any questions, please email Member Services

Shelly Ridge is located in Montgomery County right on the border of Philadelphia.  Shelly Ridge is the home of the council headquarters for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.  Just up the hill from the office you will find an oasis made up of 113 acres of rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands, providing many opportunities for outdoor experiences. The property includes a large multi-purpose building, an activity center with a climbing and bouldering wall, an archery range, a Low Ropes Course, and a swimming pool with shower house. Shelly Ridge has well-marked hiking trails, a creek, and diverse woodlands and field habitats for wildlife.

Valley Forge

Valley Forge Lodging

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager:  Jared Ensminger
For questions, please email Member Services

Valley Forge Program Center is located near Valley Forge National Park, in Eastern Chester County, PA. The center provides 2 indoor overnight facilities for troops/groups with full kitchen, bathrooms with shower, and mattresses for sleeping. The center also houses a large Multi-Purpose Room which is available for reservation. Valley Forge also has resources and sports equipment available (by advance reservation) for use. The property includes a large field for games, GaGa court, Picnic Area, Low Ropes Course, and Archery Range.  

Valley Forge Activities

For reservation questions: call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager:  Jared Ensminger
For questions, please email Member Services

This Council Service Center is located in Valley Forge in Eastern Chester County near Valley Forge Park. The Center provides a multipurpose room that can be used for troops and volunteers.

Wood Haven

Wood Haven Lodging

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030
Site Manager: Mike Pursley
For questions about this camp, please email Member Services

Wood Haven is located at the foot of Blue Mountain in Schuylkill County on 200 acres.  Campers can enjoy a low ropes course, climbing wall, archery, games, and a large sports field.  Facilities include a dining hall with commercial kitchen, four platform tent units, and two Adirondack Shelters.  The Birdsong unit provides shelter in “tree houses” for camping adventures in the trees. The newest addition to CWH’s lodging facilities is a unit of Conestoga Wagons!  Cold weather accommodations are limited and include a lodge and some cabin space.

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Wood Haven Activities

For reservation questions: Call Member Services at 215.564.2030 
Site Manager: Mike Pursley
For questions about this camp, please email Member Services

Camp Wood Haven is located at the foot of Blue Mountain in Schuylkill County on 200 acres of land. Troops will find a low ropes course and climbing wall, as well as a large sports field for archery and games.

Reserve a site

In an effort to prioritize open dates to our Girl Scout Service Unit and Troop rentals and sister Girl Scout Councils, we are currently not renting our facilities to external competing organizations. Your information will be kept on file should anything change. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. 

Smoking Policy

All GSEP properties and buildings, including camps, are smoke-free, vape-free, and tobacco-free. Smoking any substance (including herbal cigarettes), vaping (or e-cigarettes), and tobacco use of any kind, are not permitted by any person inside or outside any GSEP buildings or anywhere on GSEP properties. Smoking, as described above, in the presence of Girl Scouts is prohibited on and off GSEP properties when acting in a staff or volunteer capacity. This policy protects the image of Girl Scout staff and volunteers as role models for girls. It also prevents fire and smoke inhalation, including second-hand smoke, on GSEP properties and during Girl Scout activities. 

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