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===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.
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