At Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, we are committed to creating spaces that will open doors to enriching experiences for our members. As we continue to improve our camps and Girl Scout Centers, we’re focused on enhancing the Girl Scout experience through a refreshed property vision. With the support of our donors, we’re making strides to offer diverse, accessible, and inspiring spaces where Girl Scouts can learn, grow, and connect with one another and the world around them. Our vision includes increased staff-led programming, accessible outdoor experiences, progressive indoor and outdoor sleeping accommodations, and fully equipped maker and troop spaces. Together with our donors, staff, Girl Scouts, volunteers, and community members, we’re creating properties that elevate every Girl Scout’s journey—spaces that make a lasting impact and prepare the next generation of leaders. Join us in building these powerful places for growth and adventure.
East Girl Scout Center - Appleton, WI 
EAST GIRL SCOUT CENTER
4693 N Lynndale Drive, Appleton, WI
As the Headquarters for the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, the East Girl Scout Center boasts a unique location for adventure at all ages. Girl Scouts shared with us they’d like to have the space to hold troop meetings, attend an overnight and enhance their outdoor skills, so we’re dreaming big! Your gift can bring our vision to life by supporting these top priorities.
Acres = 7 | Square Footage = 21,000
2023-2024 [complete]
- Pickup truck and plow | $58,000
- Design work for the GSNWGL property vision | $985
2024-2025 [approved]
- Air handler and air conditioning unit | $110,000
- Design work for the GSNWGL property design | $10,000 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
- Topographical survey | $3,660 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
2024-2025 [vision]
- Maker space in Friendship Room D | $30,000
- Bunkhouse in Training Room C | $10,000
- Covered archery range and storage | $30,000
- Low ropes course | $10,000
2025-2026 [vision]
- Indoor adventure feature | $150,000
- Outdoor pavilion | $500,000
2026-2027 [vision]
- Two troop cabins | $250,000
- Fire ring conversion to outdoor cooking space | $18,000
- Two platform tents | $15,000
West Girl Scout Center - Eau Claire, WI
WEST GIRL SCOUT CENTER
4222 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701
The GSNWGL western region consists of six counties in west-central Wisconsin. Located in the third largest city in our council, Eau Claire, the West Girl Scout Center will continue to serve Girl Scouts as we actively search for an exciting property that best serves the needs of Girl Scouts in this region.
Square Footage = 4,781
[small troop overnights, troop meetings, west region staff offices]
2024-2025 [vision]
- Enhanced program space and/or services | $15,000
2025-2026 [vision]
- Enhanced program space and/or services | $15,000
2026-2027 [vision]
- TBD
2027-2028 [vision]
- New West Girl Scout Center | $1,500,000
Timeline contingent on potential property find.
Central Girl Scout Center & Camp Del O’Claire - Wausau, WI
CENTRAL GIRL SCOUT CENTER & CAMP DEL O'CLAIRE
3501 Northwestern Avenue, Wausau, WI 54403
With 35 acres to explore, Camp Del O’Claire provides comfortable accommodations for our staff and troops to conduct meetings, spend overnights, and adventure outdoors. Camp Del O’Claire is bordered by the Eau Claire River and near Yellow Banks Park, allowing us to imagine access to the river for an ADA Compliant kayak launch, a low ropes course, and platform tents!
Capacity = 60 | Beds = 24 | Acres = 35
2023-2024 [complete]
- Basement conversion to office and troop space | $273,528
- Training tables and chairs | $5,000 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
2024-2025 [approved]
- Gutter replacement on Alexander Lodge | $5,000
- Level and reseed ground | $2,500
- Replace carpet on stairs | $2,000
- Appliances, furniture, and fixtures | $1,910
2024-2025 [vision]
- Outdoor classroom and troop sleeping cabin | $100,000
- Nesting foldable conference tables | $10,000
- Lower road rebuild and demo arts & crafts building | $50,000
2025-2026 [vision]
- New roof on Alexander Lodge | $30,000
- Low ropes course | $7,000
- Two platforms and tents | $15,000
2026-2027 [vision]
- ADA-compliant kayak launch | $25,000
Northeast Girl Scout Center & Camp Pow-Low - Gwinn, MI
NORTHEAST GIRL SCOUT CENTER & CAMP POW-LOW
911 East Airfield Road, Gwinn, MI 49841
GSNWGL's Northeast Girl Scout Center & Camp Pow-Low in Gwinn, MI, features 1,200 feet of frontage on tranquil Mehl Lake with canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and a swim area with large dock, providing access to adventure on the water! Facilities include a large, heated, newly renovated lodge, a new shower house, platform tents, an Adirondack cabin, and a pavilion, all surrounded by numerous hiking trails. Girl Scouts have shared that they would like improved access to Mehl Lake with an ADA-compliant kayak launch, an archery range, and updated low ropes course. In 2025 and beyond, we look forward to enhancing our waterfront area with a new fire ring and seating, parking upgrades, and storage areas for equipment.
Capacity = 95 | Beds = 80 | Acres = 45
2023-2024 [complete]
- Replace the well pump & control system | $6,632
2024-2025 [approved]
- ADA-compliant kayak launch | $25,000
- Two wall tents | $3,000
- 15 cots | $3,000
- Recondition the low ropes course | $700
- Tractor | $30,000
- Backup generator | $8,000 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
2025-2026 [vision]
- Archery range | $25,000
- Upgrades to the low ropes course | $5,000
- Boat house roof replacement and remodel | $35,000
2026-2027 [vision]
- Pole building storage and maintenance | $25,000
2027-2028 [vision]
- Waterfront enhancement, fire ring, seating, and parking relocation | $65,000
Camp Birch Trails - Irma, WI
CAMP BIRCH TRAILS
W5860 Olivotti Lake Road, Irma, WI 54442
Camp Birch Trails (CBT) is GSNWGL’s flagship camp proudly boasting 240 acres and access to a private lake. CBT currently features a main lodge with sleeping accommodations, platform tents, a beautiful yurt village with pavilion, a large dining hall, and a swimming area with sandy beachfront and large dock overlooking tranquil Lake Olivotti. Winter provides additional adventure with snowshoe rentals available to explore the groomed trails and a sledding hill. We invite you to join us by investing in the installation of a new cooking fire ring in the yurt village, updating our staff living quarters and camper accommodations among other priorities in our vision for many years to come.
Capacity = 75 | Beds = 240 | Acres = 240
2023-2024 [complete]
- Yurt improvements (five) include new roofs, walls, doors, and ADA decks | $110,000 | | PARTIALLY FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
- Dining hall lighting upgrades | $2,300 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
- Electric service and yard lamp in the Yurt Village Pavillion | $4,450
- Lake aerators installed | $20,917
2024-2025 [approved]
- Manager's house improvements for year-round occupancy include insulation, generator, painting, leveling, dry wall repairs, and furnishings | $23,200
- High ropes course | $100,000 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
- Dining hall generator | $6,000
- Roof replacement for archery shelter | $20,000
- Electric service to Maple Cabins | $30,000
- Additional dock section | $10,000
- Yurt Village fire ring & electric service | $16,100 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
- Fish restocking in Lake Olivotti | $6,000
2025-2026 [vision]
- Remodel administration building | $120,000
- Pole building | $150,000
- Work vehicle (pick-up truck) | $60,000
- Tractor | $35,000
- Demolition of Leafy Lodge, Hilltop Cabin, old shower house, pit toilets and garage building | $50,000
- Precast double-unit vault toilet at the waterfront | $50,000
- Playfield drainage tile | $50,000
2026-2027 [vision]
- Welcome center construction | $1,200,000
- Dining hall construction | $1,500,000
- Pavillion at high ropes course | $80,000
- Remodel and repurpose five Outlook Ridge Cabins | $25,000
- Construct five new cabins | $50,000
2027-2028 [vision]
- Siding and windows on Maple Ridge Lodge | $50,000
- New roof on Graebel Lodge | $40,000
Camp Sacajawea - Wisconsin Rapids, WI
CAMP SACAJAWEA
3910 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Wisconsin Rapids, Camp Sacajawea provides access to a small private lake, creek, treehouse platform, and hiking trails. Camp Sacajawea also has two lodges, a program center, heated cabins, and tent sites perfect for hosting troop gatherings, and imagining space for a maker’s space! With your donation, campers can look forward to overnights in new platform tents, a new bridge over Two Mile Creek and housing for an Environmental Education Director!
Capacity = 182 | Sleeping Capacity = 99 | Acres = 60
2023-2024 [complete]
- Electric service/lighting to archery | $2,894
- LED lighting updates in Charbonneau | $1,000 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
- Field and brush mower | $4,976
2024-2025 [approved]
- Sliding glass door replacement in Lizzette | $4,800
- LED Lighting updates in Charbonneau | $1,000
- Electric service and pathway lighting to Mead Hall | $2,400 | FUNDED BY A GENEROUS DONOR
2025-2026 [vision]
- Remodel Mead Hall and maker space | $60,000
- Two platforms and tents | $15,000
- Residing of the shower house | $15,000
- LED lighting updates to Lizette | $2,000
- Replace the bridge over Two Mile Creek | $2,000
- Garden tractor | $2,000
2026-2027 [vision]
- Demolish Baptiste Lodge | $30,000
2027-2028 [vision]
- Construct Environmental Education Director housing | $200,000
