Welcome to Blazin' Ahead! A page devoted entirely to GSNEO camp and
property updates. Check back often to see what GSNEO is doing to make
your camping experience the memory of a lifetime.
Postcards from Camp
Camping is an integral part of the Girl Scout experience and I want
our camps to be the best place for every girl to have that experience!
Girls practice independence when they spend a night away from home.
They will build courage when tackling something new, like boating or
zip lining. They will build confidence when they succeed in a new
environment supported by friends and adult role models. They will
build character in an environment that insists on teamwork for
success. Whether you come out to camp for a day, or stay a week, you
will leave with lasting memories.
I am constantly looking at new ways to make improvements
efficiently, making best use of our limited funds. We all want new
facilities , but we also have to spend money taking care of what we
have, so on this page you will see a mix of new construction and
maintenance. I always want to hear from you, please let me know what
you love and what you would like to see improved, it really helps us
make the camps better for you. Send your ideas to jchristyson@gsneo.org.
Yours in Girl Scouts,
Jane Christyson Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of
North East Ohio
Camp Ledgewood
We have some new residents at Camp Ledgewood! GSNEO and Spicy Lamb
Farm have entered into a partnership that will bring farm education
opportunities to our members. Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to
help maintain the flock after they are trained by Spicy Lamb Farm. The
farm staff will also present programs on grazing, sheep ailments,
sheep handling and farm management. More information will be available soon!
The grazing sheep will also reduce mowing, pollution, use of fossil
fuels, fertilizers, and herbicides in lawn maintenance. A llama will
also be part of the herd and will protect the sheep from predators.
Click on the topics below to learn more details on what's happening
at Camp Ledgewood!
The Big Picture
The Big Picture - New Construction
Over 2017 and 2018, there is a lot going on at Camp Ledgewood.
During 2017, campers enjoyed overnights in a completed
Conestoga Wagon unit, named Prairie Point.
In 2018, Moss
Ledge, a site with 8 troop cabins and one large unit house will open
for camping on March 1.
Ground breaking for the new
Troop Houses began in early 2018.
Coming later in 2018,
construction of the new Program Center will begin.
Camp Ledgewood The Big Picture
Detailed Site Map of Program Center and
Surroundings
2018 Program Center
The Program Center means big changes for Camp Ledgewood. Situated in
the heart of camp, the new Program Center will provide endless
possibilities for future camp programs and troop enjoyment.
Click on the images below to see enlarged drawings of the Program
Center and surrounding area.
Program Center Detailed Site Plan
Program Center Exterior View
Program Center Floor Plan
2018 Troop Houses - Work has Begun!
Another new camping site, situated on the South side of Camp
Ledgewood, is Troop House units.
Each unit features sleeping accomodations for the entire troop,
leader rooms, indoor bathrooms and showers, a common room and kitchen.
Troop House Site Plan
Troop House Exterior View
Troop House Floor Plan
Troop House Footers at sunrise
Troop House A Nearly finished!
Troop House Bathroom tiling complete
Troop House A Interior of Troop House A
Troop House B Interior of Troop House B
Troop House B Interior of Troop House B
Troop House A Siding being done
Troop House A Underside of roof exposed
Troop House B Entry porch progress
2018 Water System
The first thing Camp Ledgewood needed to begin Master Plan
construction is a new water system. Now underway is a water system upgrade.
The entire water system is being redesigned, not only to bring water
to the new facilities that will be constructed, but to improve service
to the existing areas. This means installation of pipes, water
treatment plant, and fire suppression systems.
It's summertime and Resident Camp is underway at both Camps Ledgewood
and Timberlane. Don't forget that Camp Sugarbush is still open for
troop camping!
As with any busy camp, maintenance of the buildings and property are
key to a camp's longevity. Camp Sugarbush is no exception.
On the outside, ground is being broken to put in the new Archery
Shelter so that girls will be able to practice archery even when it's
raining. The pool house has been renovated to have new siding and a
newly painted door. New LED lights have also been installed around the
pool and sports court to allow for brighter, more energy efficient lighting!
Click on the topics below for more details on what's happening at
Camp Sugarbush!
2018 The Lodge Floors
Lodge Floor Stripped
Lodge Floor Finished
2018 Archery Shelter
Archery Shelter Ground being broken August 2018
2018 Pool House
Pool House Side of pool house being torn out
Pool House Finished renovations
Pool House Side of pool house being patched up
Pool House Side of pool house being painted
Pool House Finished painting the sides
Pool House Finished painting the sides
2018 LED Lighting
LED Lighting LED lights added to the pool and sports court
Summer Fun! Resident Camp is underway at Camp Timberlane. Be sure
to check out our Facebook page for photos of everything that's
happening at Camp Timberlane!
Starting off, a new and improved heating & cooling system has
been installed in Nar (Yurt). The maintenance building has also
received some new equipment: An air compressor, hot water pressure
washer, and a new maintenance vehicle. A second aquatic climbing wall
for the pool was donated as well.
Snowshoes are now available at Camp Timberlane, and for the first
time in years, the ice skating rink froze! More gnomes have found a
home at Gnome Village thanks to the History and Archive Committee. And
finally, Pinecrest got a new stove and the Coach House received a new
refrigerator!
Click on the topics below for more details on what's happening at
Camp Timberlane!
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