Company Profile
Camp Louise Girl Scout Camp
Company Overview
Camp Louise is situated on 340 acres of scenic woods, offers great natural diversity including a 25 acre lake, hiking trails and walking paths, and many species of wildlife, flora & fauna. Facilities include a dining hall, modern swimming pool, trading post, program building, health center, central shower and washhouses. Campers sleep on cots with mattresses in spacious platform tents. Each unit has a covered shelter, outdoor cooking facilities, a fire circle, and bathroom facilities with running water and clivus multrum composting or flush toilets.
All resident camp programs include opportunities for girls to participate in swimming, boating, arts & crafts, nature activities, cook-outs, hiking, and games. All programs are theme-based. Themes include activities such as whitewater rafting, backpacking, acting, music - guitar, sign language, cave spelunking, team sports, etc. Opportunities at camp Louise are endless.
Company History
Orginal camp land, 177.1 acres, was purchased for the Columbia County Girl Scouts by Mr. and Mrs. Marco Mitrani in 1959. Shorty after, the camp name was changed to Camp Louise in honor of Mrs. Mitrani.
In 1963, a merger of Girl Scout Councils formed the present Penn's Woods Council; and Camp Louise became one of four camps in the new council. The year 1966 brought the organization of Camp Louise Development Committe chaired by Louise Mitrani with Boyd Kline, Edwin Weaver, Charles Butler, and Mrs. Elmer Eveland as orginal members. A report on our facilities compiled by the National Organization was shared with the Committee. This report indicated that Camp Louise was most suited for resident camping because of its size, location, and primitive state. It was further suggested that additional land be purchased. Thus, the die was cast!
On January 10, 1967, the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Development Committee, employed the architectural firm of Bohlin and Powell to develop a Master Plan for the development of Camp Louise.
Today the facility serves some 3,000 Girl Scouts and 1,000 adults annually--and during peak times has to turn many more away. Camping activities vary widely, including me and my buddy weekends, family camp, and programs for girls with special needs. During non-peak times, the facility is also used by such community groups as the American Diabetes Association and local school districts and universities, making the camp a community resource as well.
Notable Clients
Girls Aged 5-17
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
ACA Accredited
Benefits
Competitive Salary,
Paid Training,
Room and Board,
Most Friday and Saturday Nights off