Outdoor Experience

As a Girl Scout, you’re a force of nature.

That means it's time for your next outdoor adventure!

Whether you're discovering the wildlife in your backyard, swimming in a lake for the first time, or observing bees in a park as a citizen scientist, every outdoor adventure grows your "I've got this" attitude. And, once you unlock that confidence, you can aim higher than the stars above your campsite.

Outdoor Progression Chart

Progression enables girls to acquire the skills necessary to become competent in the outdoors, including planning and organizing outdoor activities. Acknowledge a girl's mastery of an outdoor skill and invite her to challenge herself further by taking that next step up—and out!

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Camp Hawthorn Hollow

Camp Playfair

Troop Camping

Summer Camp

Outdoor Events

Field Trips

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Unplug, step out of your comfort zone, and experience camp in an all-girl environment. You'll learn important skills, discover new inner strengths, tap into potential, and make lifelong friends.

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Our Camps

Camp Hawthorn Hollow - Columbus, MI
Camp Playfair - Lexington, MI

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Training

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Documents

Safety Activity Checkpoints
CHH Troop Camping Handbook
CPF Troop Camping Handbook Coming Soon

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A Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is a vital part of Camp Hawthorn Hollow's summer camp program. As a CIT, you'll assist the camp staff with activities, arts and crafts, games, meals, cleaning, and making the camp run in general. A CIT is dependable and willing to work hard while having a great time!

This is the perfect opportunity if you're interested in:

Becoming a camp counselor
Gaining and expanding your leadership skills
Inspiring and working with younger girls
Forming solid friendships
Making lifelong memories

Outdoor Rentals

Consider Camp Hawthorn Hollow (CHH) and Camp Playfair (CPF) for activities like weddings, team-building, family reunions, and family campouts! Enjoy our meeting and activity spaces, kitchen facilities and services, hikes, views, lodging, and so much more.

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Gear Loan Library

Our Gear Loan Library (GLL) is a resource for Girl Scouts to use outdoor camping gear without having to purchase items.

Council Finder

As a Girl Scout, you’re a force of nature.

That means it's time for your next outdoor adventure!

Outdoor Progression Chart

Troop Camping at Camp Hawthorn Hollow (CHH)

Troop Camping at Camp Playfair (CPF)

Outdoor Rentals