Welcome to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland's first-ever Summer Program Guide. During the council realignment process, we promised you expanded and enhanced summer experiences throughout the state, and we are delivering on those promises in a big way. This comprehensive guide gives details about the best camps and programs we have to offer girls in the 80 counties that now make up the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. This summer, we invite our 16,000 Girl Scouts to do what they do best - explore and learn. Since every program and camp on every page is open to every Girl Scout, this is the perfect time for girls of all ages to go to a new place or try a new activity. Our goal is to create a summer's worth of memories and personal growth experiences that will not only fill thousands of scrapbooks but further strengthen the bond between Girl Scouts in all parts of Kansas . It will be an unforgettable Girl Scout summer.
What you can look forward to this summer
Summer programs offered by the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland offer something for every girl and take them on adventures to new and exciting places, whether that is outdoors during an overnight camping trip or in the theater performing a musical. Along the way, girls meet new friends and benefit from the guidance of caring adults who are eager to pass on their skills and enrich the lives of the girls around them.
All summer program sites are open to girls of all races, colors, religions and nationalities, and each location is handicapped accessible. The fun and friendship of camp comes hand-in-hand with a tremendous opportunity for growth and enrichment.
Through participation in camp activities, girls have the chance to learn new skills that build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment as well as leadership and teamwork skills.
Any girl can register for Girl Scout camp. For girls who are not currently members of Girl Scouts, an additional. $10 fee will be charged and applied toward membership in the organization.
Special Note: All summer sites are wheelchair accessible.
A.Y.S.O. (American Youth Soccer Organization) Soccer Field
The soccer field is located between 13th and 17th streets on Ridge Road in Wichita (1700 block of Ridge Road , on the east side of the street). Region 208, 4-U hosts the Girl Scouts at their on-site building and fields.
Flying T
This Girl Scout facility is located near Syracuse . Earthen shelter that sleeps 20 in bunks, full kitchen and bathrooms with showers, zip line, fire ring, outdoor brick stove, giant slip 'n' slide, 23 acres of nature to enjoy, horse tanks for swimming, canoeing down the Arkansas river, sand sledding and much more to see.
Four Winds
A great place for hiking, fishing and enjoying nature is located east of Leon . Property includes 13 acre lake, Compass Center , Tree House, platform tents and more.
Garden City Cabin ~ Small cabin that comfortably holds 30 people with plenty of space for games, ceremonies and sleeping. Amenities include full kitchen and bathrooms. It is located just off Main Street in Garden City.
Harvey County West Park
Harvey County West Park is a great camp for girls. It is located 14 miles northwest of Newton . Many exciting experiences await girls on these 310 acres, such as canoeing, nature trails, swimming pond, wildlife and archery.
Lee Richardson Zoo
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and home to 300 animals representing 100 species on 47 acres in downtown Garden City. The zoo offers educational programs about the animals at the zoo and animals indigenous to the Kansas plains.
Loga Vista
This Girl Scout facility is located at Wellington Lake and can be enjoyed all year round. Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities, including the exceptional waterfront at Wellington Lake and a beautiful waterfront view from the lodge.
Old Cowtown Museum
Old Cowtown Museum is located at 1871 Sim Park Drive in Wichita . Since 1953, Girl Scouts have been providing community service at the museum and learning much about the history of the 1870s. Girl Scouts help bring Old Cowtown Museum to life by demonstrating the activities that girls and women did in the 1870s Wichita .
Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center
The tennis center, which is located at 551 Nims, is a beautiful public facility just northwest of downtown Wichita in the Riverside area.
Scott Lake
Great camping area, with fishing, swimming, hiking, canoeing and pedal boating. Plenty of camping spots, some more primitive than others depending on the style of camping you prefer.
Scout Huts in Dodge City
There are three huts located around Dodge City with access to parks and other activities. Ash Street, 9th Street and Longbranch huts are owned by the city of Dodge City . They are used for events and troop meetings along with overnighters.
Scout Hut in Liberal
This hut is located in Light park and is close to shopping and a swimming pool. This cabin is large enough for overnighters and events, and it has a full kitchen and bathrooms.
Singletree Stables
Singletree Stables is located at 2100 E. 45th Street North ( Wichita ) and has been in business for 25 years. It is family-owned and operated. The facilities include an extra large 100 x 200-foot indoor arena, a large 24-stall training barn, a large 22-stall boarding barn, an indoor round pen and trails for pleasure riding.
Starwoods Outdoor Center
Located at 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater.The 160 acres includes a lodge, tipis, covered wagons and platform tent units, Science and Nature Center, Sports Pavilion, waterfront with a sand beach, three troop houses, Ceremony Island, nature trails and sports trail. Activities are planned throughout the summer to give our members opportunities to explore aviation, water, science, nature, sports and much, much more.
Wah-Shah-She Resident Camp
Camp Wah-Shah-She consists of 524 acres located 14 miles southwest of Bartlesville , Oklahoma . Facilities include a cedar-log dining hall, group living units, a swimming pool, private lake, archery range, rope courses, nature study grove and other program areas.
Wichita Girl Scout Office
Located at 360 Lexington Road , just north of Kellogg and east of Edgemoor. Adjacent to the building is a wonderful park where Girl Scouts learn the importance of nature and begin exploring their environment while staying close to the amenities of civilization.
