Editing Scouting in Connecticut (section)

==Girl Scouts of the USA==
The state of Connecticut historically has had over 50 Girl Scout councils since 1912.  However over time they have all merged to form the one current council.
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===Girl Scouts of Connecticut===
Girl Scouts of Connecticut serves more than 45,000 girls and is headquartered in [[Hartford, Connecticut]].  It covers all of Connecticut.

website: http://www.gsofct.org/

===Current Camps===

====Camp An-Se-Ox====
Camp An-Se-Ox is a day camp located in [[Oxford, Connecticut]], on 55 acres. There are plans in the future to have it become a camp focused on accommodating girls of all abilities. Trail's end, Maple Hollow. Wishing Rock. Playscape. Robin's Rest. Rocky Hill. Sherwood Forest. Platform Tents. Cedar Glen. Shelter. Echo Vale. Spence Lodge. East Lodge. The Dell.

====Camp Aspetuck====
Camp Aspetuck is a day camp located on {{convert|16|acre|ha}} of wooded land in [[Weston, Connecticut]]. Founded in 1939 on {{convert|12|acre|ha}}, it was a gift from Gustav Pfeiffer to Aspetuck Council. In 1950, the Council purchased four additional acres. Since 1947, a summer day camp has been running almost continuously, just missing three seasons of 1972, 1973, and 2020. Camp Aspetuck comprises two swimming pools, a wetland nature trail, an outdoor cooking shelter, two program shelters, A-frames and platform tents for 3-season camping as well as Conway Cabin for year-round camping and program use.

====Camp Clatter Valley====
Camp Clatter Valley is a day camp set up in part of the town-owned Clatter Valley Park in [[New Milford, Connecticut]]. Flag ceremonies, archery, canoeing in the pond, arts and crafts in the pavilion. There is no swimming available.

====Camp Laurel====
Camp Laurel is a resident camp located in [[Lebanon, Connecticut]], and was acquired in 1955. Former spot of Camp CEO. Has a horse program. Camp Laurel will be closed and sold when Camp Yankee Trails is up and running.

====Camp Merrie-Wood====
Camp Merrie-Wood is a day camp located in [[Manchester, Connecticut]]. The Motto is "There is beauty and strength in our differences." Camp Merrie-Wood facilities include a Lodge, a playing field, and hiking trails. Units have pavilions to offer shelter for rainy day activities.

====Camp Rocky Craig====
Camp Rock Craig is located in [[Stamford, Connecticut]]. In 1963, the Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut began a search for a camp location that was closer to Stamford and the towns they serve. {{convert|26|acre|ha}} of land was purchased in 1964 in [[Stamford, Connecticut]], and a shelter was immediately built on the property. In 1965, a summer camp was opened. The Council camping committee had requested funding to have the meadow drained with final approval being received in 1973. Bulldozers began clearing and dredging the land and with the help of volunteer Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and adults, and the meadow was completed. The property has rocks for climbing as well as trails, ponds, outdoor cooking facilities, outdoor camping shelters and restroom facilities, a sports field, multi-purpose cabin with kitchen and full bathroom, and other camp-related facilities.  Council plans to study and evaluate this property to determine if it will be sold in the future.

====Camp Yankee Trails====
Camp Yankee Trails is a resident camp located in [[Tolland, Connecticut]], on 362 acres of land. Named in a contest in 1959 by two girls, JoAnn Celeste from Meriden CT and Sue Robinson from Simsbury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/674689840/?terms=girl%20scout%20camp&match=1 |title=20 Jan 1959, 3 - The Journal at |publisher=Newspapers.com |date=1959-01-20 |accessdate=2022-06-05}}</ref> Currently summer camp program is currently being run by the 
YMCA of Greater Hartford, however GSofCT plan to develop it as a premier destination for resident camp, and close Camp Laurel once it is up and running.

====Merrie Bee Cabin====
Old Norwalk Rd, New Caanan, Connecticut. Sponsored by the Town of New Canaan. Girl Scouts of New Canaan can use the cabin free of charge. There is a small fee for Girl Scouts of other towns.

===Former Camps===
These camps are closed, resting, or sold.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=55svAQAAIAAJ|title=A Handbook of Summer Camps: An Annual Survey|year=1935}}</ref>

====Camp Alice Merritt====
Located in [[Hartland, Connecticut]], Camp [[Alice Merritt]] was founded in 1937. Winsted Community Committee. Its closure date is unknown. The land was sold to the town of Hartland, Connecticut in 1992.

====Camp Brownieland====
Old Newtown Rd, Monroe, Conn. Day camp for 7 and 8 yr old Brownies. Adjacent to Camp Treeland for Juniors. Mondays each unit cooks their own lunch. Every Wednesday they would take a bus to Camp Trefoil for use of the pool.

====Camp Candlewood====
In Mar 2021 it was announced that this property would be sold. Summer camp will no longer be run, but the property can be reserved for use until it is sold.

Camp Candlewood is located on the shores of Lake Candlewood in [[New Fairfield, Connecticut]]. The {{convert|90|acre|ha|adj=on}} property was purchased in 1959 by the Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut.  Lake Candlewood was created in 1932 by the Connecticut Light and Power Company as a power reservoir. The Council brought in the Girl Scout National Camp Consultants and it was decided to develop both a Day Camp and a Resident Camp at the site.

Because the council had lost its day camp program at Camp Fairlee to an industrial development in [[Danbury, Connecticut]], it was decided to develop the site for a new day camp program. A road to the beach was bulldozed and the Candleberry Shelter was built prior to the opening of Day Camp in 1960.

In 1961, the Development Committee started on the Resident Camp. The first building was the Shelter (Yar-Sloop) and in 1962 Seniors camped in Round-up tents at what is now known as "Quite a Hill!" 1963 saw the infirmary building. It served as staff house, infirmary and kitchen for supplies. Sailboats were purchased and the first boating docks were put in. In 1964, additional buildings were erected, the Catamaran Shelter, Administration building (the Bridge) and showers. The Galley was added in 1965 and the boat house followed in 1968.

====Camp Carlson====
Camp Carlson 
Camp Carlson, 36 acres located in Bristol, Connecticut, was the site of a summer day camp program. The Motto was "New friends, lifelong memories." The last year summer camp ran was 2019. GS Council is planning on exiting the deed restricted property, which is not owned by GSOFCT, and closing the camp.

====Camp Cedarcrest====
Colchester, Conn - New London Local Council.

====Camp Clare====
Meriden, Conn - Hamburg Cove

====Camp Deerlea====
Burr St, Fairfield, Conn. Lot size: 3.72 Acres. Mildred and Hugh Allison donated the cabin and space for this Girl Scout day camp on their home property in Fairfield. Opened in 1957, and was still running in 1973. Was supposed to open in 1956, however the camp needed improvements of running water and sanitary facilities, so they collected donated equipment and the girls sold cookies to raise money. For Brownies and intermediate scouts of the Fairfield district. Five Units: Shadyland, Forest Haven, Oak Hill, and two others. In May 1988 the house was sold.

====Camp Fairlee====
Camp Fairlee was a day camp located in [[Danbury, Connecticut]]. A fire of unknown origin destroyed the lodge on May 22, 1955, causing damage estimated at more than $20,000. Much of the Girl Scout camping equipment was lost. Camp Fairlee was located off Wooster Heights, Danbury, on part of the Lee Farm owned by Mrs. Frederick F. Robinson, the former Josephine Lee.

====Camp Francis====
Camp Francis was located in [[Kent, Connecticut]], and was one of the oldest Girl Scout Camps in the country. Purchased around 1922 from Eli C. Barnum, the camp sits upon 265 "spectacular acres" ({{convert|263|acre|ha|disp=output only}}) near the Blue Heron Pond. Stamford Local Council.

The property had vast trails, streams and brooks, a waterfall and Blue Heron Pond for swimming and boating. The camp was initially used for summer resident camp, but during its last years it had only been used for camping.  There were several foundations from old buildings scattered around the property. The far side of Blue Herron Pond had pieces of iron slag scattered around the site of an old smith.

The Kent Land Trust began managing the camp as a conservation area in 2011 and bought the property in February 2014 for $1.5 million.  The Kent Land Trust will maintain trails on the property for hiking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. They are planning on restoring the original post and beam lodge from the Barnum farm with the aid of the Kent Historical Society so they can open a small museum dedicated to Scouting history in the area.<ref>{{cite web | last = Rose | first = Deborah | title = Kent Land Trust celebrates Camp Francis acquisition | url = http://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/local/article/Kent-Land-Trust-celebrates-Camp-Francis-acquistion-5229268.php | publisher = The Greater New Milford Spectrum | access-date = 2014-10-29 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141029220810/http://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/local/article/Kent-Land-Trust-celebrates-Camp-Francis-acquistion-5229268.php | archive-date = 2014-10-29 | url-status = live | date = 2014-02-12 }}</ref>

====Camp Houghland====
Wallingford, Conn

====Camp Iwakta====
Camp Iwakta, resident camp located in [[Norfolk, Connecticut]], was available for troop camping on a year-round basis. Used to be a Cadette and Senior Girl Scout camp. Offered primitive camping and horseback riding. 311 of 395 acres sold to the Norfolk Land Trust 2013. Remainder of camp to be divested.

====Camp Katoya====
Camp Katoya, (Sweet Pine/Balsam Fir) located in [[Milford, Connecticut]], is the site of a summer day camp program. In other months, it is for troop camping activities. 57 acres of woodlands, one large and one small pond, a nature hut, a 40-station nature trail with a series of significant ridges running lengthwise through its center, Kiwantoya Office building, McCauley Program House (building built in 1930), and a newer pool (2014) with showers. Originally owned by Milford Council of Girl Scouts Inc.  land was Quitclaimed to Housatonic Council on Sep 25, 1964 by Eben and Marjorie Woolley, and then to GS of CT Inc on Apr 15, 2008. Co-owned by GS of USA. "As part of the consideration of this deed, it is agreed that the grantee may not sell the premises herein conveyed unless two thirds of the registered Girl Scout adults from the city of Milford vote approval of the sale."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://milford.mapxpress.net/ |title=GIS |publisher=Milford.mapxpress.net |date= |accessdate=2022-06-05}}</ref> Of the 57 acres, approximately one third of the acreage is owned by the City of Milford (Red Root Nature Trail with 10 stations)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://milfordct.myrec.com/forms/5860_milford_favorite_walks_book.pdf |title=Milford Favorite Walks add water and trails |website=www.Milfordct.myrec.com |publisher=Milford, Connecticut |access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> and the remainder is owned by the Girl Scouts of CT.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3461/f/file/file/appendix_c-_natural_resources.pdf |title=NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS |last=Block |first=Bartley C. |date=May 2022 |website=www.ci.Milford.CT.US |publisher=Milford Open Space Steering Committee Milford Conservation Commission |access-date=7 December 2022}}</ref> Katoya is among the oldest Girl Scout Camps operating in Connecticut in 2018. Home of the Haunted Hike and whimsy bread. Camp Katoya's last functioning year was 2019. Closed for the summer in 2020 due to the pandemic, and announced it would be rested for 2021. As of Mar 2021, GS Council announced it will be selling the camp, along with other CT camps.

====Camp Kenwood====
Meriden, CT day camp

====Camp Maria Pratt====
Torrington, Conn. Sold to the Arc of Litchfield County, Inc. and is called Camp Moe (previously known as Camp LARC), a camp for all children with and without special needs.

====Camp Morton====
Queach Rd, Branford, Conn - New Haven Local Council.

====Camp Murray====
East Haven, CT. 52 acre camp. Ct Trails Council. Closed about 2006.

====Camp Pattagansett====
Camp Pattagansett was a day camp on Pattagansett Lake, located in southeastern Connecticut in the town of [[East Lyme, CT]]. Est.1937. Sold in the fall of 2020. 845' of waterfront including a beach. 4500 sq. ft Evelyn Metcalf lodge, caretakers house, tent platforms, climbing tower and cabins remain.

====Camp Poughland====
Wallingford/Meriden town line - est. 1941

====Robertson Outdoor Center====
Easton, Conn.

====Camp Sprague====
Jobs Pond, Portland, Conn - Middletown Local Council & New Britain Local Council.

====Camp Sweetheart Lake====
Stafford Springs, Conn - Stafford Springs Community Committee.

====Camp Timber Trails====
Camp Timber Trails was a {{convert|476|acre|ha|0|adj=on}} resident camp that used to be owned by the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, and located in the [[Berkshire Mountains]] of southwestern Massachusetts in the town of [[Tolland, MA|Tolland]]. It was sold on June 27, 2017, and is now managed by the LLC's Board of Managers, which rent it out to the public for events: [https://camptimbertrails.org/ Camp Timber Trails website]. Timber Trails was opened by the Girl Scouts in 1968 and was used for year-round camping. It offered standard programs in aquatics (swimming, sailing, canoeing, rowing and kayaking), arts and crafts, low ropes challenge course, archery, drama and theatre, hiking and biking along with a variety of specialized programs that were added from year to year. It had a stable that was fit to accommodate 20 horses, which were cared for by campers and staff throughout the summer sessions. Throughout the year, the camp was maintained by a camp ranger and assistant ranger who resided on property.

====Camp Treeland====
Old Newtown Rd, Monroe, Conn. Day camp for 9 and 10 yr old Juniors. Adjacent to Camp Brownieland for 7-8 yr olds.

====Camp Trefoil====
Trefoil Dr off Spring Hill Rd, Trumbull/Stepney CT. (razed and developed into sports businesses, like Trumbull Sports Zone)- Bridgeport Local Council. Resident camp.

====Camp Wequapauset====
Waterville, Conn - Waterbury Local Council.

====Camp Woodruff====
Milford, Conn - Milford Community Committee

===Former councils===
The following merged in 2008 to form the current council:
*Connecticut Trails Council of Girl Scouts (1964–2008) formed by the merger of Blue Trails, Derby Shelton, Eastern Connecticut, Laurel Trails, New London Area and Middlesex Area councils. In 1995, Connecticut Yankee Council of Girl Scouts merged. The name was changed to Girl Scouts, Connecticut Trails Council in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.angelfire.com/ct/cgrob123/history1.htm |title=CTtrailshistory |access-date=2009-06-10 |archive-date=2008-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726130026/http://www.angelfire.com/ct/cgrob123/history1.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Connecticut Valley Girl Scout Council (1961–2008)
*Girl Scout Council of Northwestern Connecticut (?-2008)
*Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut (?-2008)
*Girl Scouts of Housatonic Council (1925–2008) AKA Pequonnock Council

The rest are older.

*Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts (1929/1936-1952) changed its name in 1952 to Waterbury Area Council of Girl Scouts (1952–1956) and again in 1956 to Blue Trails Council of Girl Scouts (1956–1964). It later merged to form Connecticut Trails Council.
*Derby-Shelton Girl Scout Council (1927–1964) merged to form Connecticut Trails Council.
*Girl Scout Council of Eastern Connecticut (1950–1964) merged to form Connecticut Trails Council.
**Norwich Girl Scout Council (1930–1955) merged with Eastern Connecticut.
*Laurel Trail Council of Girl Scouts (1957–1964) merged to form Connecticut Trails Council.
**New Haven Council of Girl Scouts (1922–1957 (merged to form Laurel Trail)) is owned by Camp Rolawila, which was located at Silver Sands in [[East Haven, Connecticut]]. It was opened in 1927.
**Wallingford Girl Scout Council (1928–1957) merged to form Laurel Trail Council.
**Cheshire Council of Girl Scouts (1947–1957) was split off from Waterbury and merged to form Laurel Trail Council.
**Ansonia Council of Girl Scouts (?-1962) merged with Laurel Trail Council.
*New London Council of Girl Scouts (1918–1964) merged to form Connecticut Trails Council.
*Upper Middlesex Area Council (1949-?)
*Middletown Girl Scout Council (1929-?)
*Connecticut Yankee Council of Girl Scouts (?-1995) merged with Connecticut Trails.

Other councils

*Greater Hartford Girl Scouts (<1944-?)
**Hartford Girl Scout Council (1920-?)
*Aspetuck Area Girl Scout Council
*Bridgeport Girl Scout Council
*Bristol Girl Scouts
*Central Litchfield County Girl Scout Council
*Danbury Area Council of Girl Scouts
*Enfield Community Committee Girl Scout Council
*Girl Scout Council of the Fortynightly Club of Madison Conn
*Girl Scout Council of Fairfield County
*Girl Scout Council of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls
*Glastonbury Girl Scout Council (merged into Connecticut Valley circa 1960)
*Guilford Girl Scout Council
*Greenwich Council of Girl Scouts
*Manchester Girl Scouts
*Meriden Girl Scout Council
*Middletown and Portland Girl Scout Council
*Milford Council of Girl Scouts
*New Britain Council of Girl Scouts
*Norwalk Girl Scout Association (?1920-?)
*Old Saybrook Girl Scout Council
*Ridgefield Girl Scout Council
*Stafford Springs Girl Scout Community Committee
*Stamford Area Association of Girl Scouts
*Stonington Connecticut Girl Scout Council
*Thompsville Community Committee of Girl Scouts
*Torrington-Litchfield Girl Scout Council
*Watertown Council of Girl Scouts
*Westport Girl Scouts
*Willimantic Council of Girl Scouts
*Wilton Connecticut Girl Scouts
*Winsted Area Girl Scouts