Summer camp 2024 details and registration will be coming January 2024!
Set in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, Camp Gallahue offers acres of woods to explore!
Join your new camp friends to swim or canoe on the lake, hike in the woods, play games in the valley, ride horses at the barn, or practice archery at our range. Don’t forget the campfires, crafts, and camp songs! If you want to experience these activities with your troop or family, we also have Lead Your Own Adventure options!
Never been to beautiful Camp Gallahue? Take a quick tour using this video link.
This summer will definitely be a summer we won’t forget! We are excited to offer so many opportunities for girls of all ages. Whether you love the great outdoors and the rugged camp life or prefer a little bit more luxury when it comes to camping, we have something for everyone!
Camp Gallahue Wish List
We are looking for supplies for our Camp Gallahue horses. These supplies will take our horse program from good to great! Shop and donate today.
Meet the Director!
Hi! My name is Jory Sejdiu
- camp name K9, and I am excited to once again direct overnight camp
this year! There is so much to enjoy at Camp Gallahue, from the lake to
the horses, it’s the perfect place for those who love adventure. From
the native flora and fauna, to the campfire s’mores, I can’t wait to
share this summer with all who come spend time at beautiful Camp Gallahue.
Camp Updates
You can look at camp pictures on Bunk1.com. Just go to the "Gallery" section at the top of the page and find your daughter’s camp session.
Please note Camp Gallahue drop off and pick up times for overnight camps are as follows:
Full weeks:
Sunday drop off 2-4 p.m.
Friday pick up 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mini weeks:
First day drop off 8:30 – 9:30 am
Last day pick up 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
Camp Opportunities and Pricing 
Overnight Camp at Camp Gallahue is an experience for girls from different troops and groups to live at camp and have outdoor adventures together! Fun and exploration are on the agenda every day as girls swim, sing, make crafts, play games, and more. Girls attend as individual campers and choose the unit(s) they wish to be in according to the unit theme and their grade in the fall.
Overnight camp fees - per person
Gallahue general units – full overnight camp $400/week
Gallahue horse units – full overnight camp $450/week
Gallahue general units – mini overnight camp $300/session
Gallahue horse units – mini overnight camp $350/session
Additional non-Girl Scout fee* $35
Full payment is due at time of registration. However, a payment plan may be set up at the time of registration if registering online. These payments will automatically be withdrawn according to the payment plan from the card you used at the time of registration.
*Includes Girl Scouts of the USA membership fee.
Program assistance grants are still available for one session of camp per girl. Please complete this application during your registration process.
Interested in volunteering at summer camp? For adult volunteers that are able to work the entire week, we will waive camp fees for your Girl Scout. Adult volunteers may be working in the kitchen and providing food service, in a unit as an assistant unit leader, or at the waterfront as a lifeguard (certification required).
Session Descriptions
June 7 - 9
Horses and Goggles
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Like horses and the water? Then this is the week for you. Spend tons of time at the waterfront, and learn the basics of horse care. Visit the barn for one horseback riding lesson, and then cool off at the lake. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Horseback Riding and JR Democracy badges or CA Trailblazing and CA Democracy badges.
Pony Pals
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Are you horse crazy? Start exploring the world of horses at this beginner horse session for younger girls. Ride once and learn the basics of horse care. Girl Scouts will even get to read to or write a story for our horses! Participate in other camp activities like swimming, art projects, and cooking out. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Pets and BR Democracy badges or JR Horseback Riding and JR Democracy badges.
The Great Zombie Survival Challenge
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Do you have what it takes to survive an apocolypse? We've pulled in all of the tricks of the trade to make sure we will survive this one week survival camp! Girl Scouts will learn to be prepared - not scared when they learn all the skills to help their zombie survive! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badge as well as the Great Zombie Survival Challenge patch!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR First Aid and JR Democracy badges or CA First Aid and CA Democracy badges.
Splish Splash
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Make a splash! Spend your time at the beach learning how to canoe, kayak, or stand up paddle board. Try a paddleboat or play on water obstacles at the beach. Spend plenty of time at the beach enjoying the sand and sun! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Cabin Camper and BR Democracy badges or JR Camper and JR Democracy badges.
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
June 11 - 16
There will be bus transportation offered at the Founders Lodge and Greenfield areas during these sessions. The Founder’s Lodge is located at 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN. The Greenfield location is at the Brandywine Community Church located at 1551 E. New Road Greenfield, IN.
Pony Tales (Session 1)
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Are you horse crazy and ready to explore the world of horses? This is a beginner horse session for younger girls. Ride twice, and learn all about horses and their care. Participate in other camp activities like swimming, art projects, and cooking out. It's a fun-filled adventure week full of lots of pony tales! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Pets, BR Outdoor Adventurer, and BR Democracy badges or JR Horseback Riding, JR Camper, and JR Democracy badges.
Hoofprints (Session 1)
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Learn riding skills and how to care for horses. Spend time each day grooming, tacking and riding horses! Experience bareback riding, bathing horses, confidence-building games, and showing off your skills at the end of the week (weather permitting)! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Horseback Riding, JR Trail Adventure, and JR Democracy badges or CA Animal Helpers, CA Trail Adventure, and CA Democracy badges.
Raiders of the Lost Artifact
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Join us for this mystery-filled week as we have to decode the clues and locate the lost artifacts that were last seen at Camp Gallahue! This mystery-filled camp will be full of adventure around every corner! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Detective, JR Geocacher, and JR Democracy badges or CA Special Agent, CA Archery, and CA Democracy badges.
Art-Rageous!
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Our world is full of art! Whether it was put there by Mother Nature or someone came by and created a work of art using their resources (like our very own Hollygobs), this camp will give us the creativity and imagination to create our own artwork using beatiful things we find in nature! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Painting, BR Outdoor Art Creator, and BR Democracy badges or JR Drawing, JR Outdoor Art Explorer, and JR Democracy badges.
Night Owls
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Are you a night owl? This camp will take you on nighttime adventures of camp discovering what lives in our camp after dark, astronomy, and even a late night party! This camp will be full of outdoor fun for anyone that likes to keep those later hours.. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive CA Night Owl, CA Archery, and CA Democracy badges, SR Sky, SR Adventurer, and SR Democracy badges, or AM Water, AM Survival Camper, and AM Democracy badges.
Aqua Sampler
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
If you love hanging out at our lake - enjoy this fun introduction to the aquatic world; swimming, canoeing, kayaks, sailing and more! You will spend lots of time at the beach, along with all our other fun camp activities. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Animal Habitats, JR Trail Adventure, and JR Democracy badges or CA Trees, CA Trailblazing, and CA Democracy badges.
Counselor in Training
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Are you interested in becoming a future counselor at Girl Scout Summer Camp? Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors will mentor young girls in a camp setting as they build skills toward becoming a camp counselor. In order to complete either your CIT 1 or CIT 2 program at Camp Gallahue, you must:
-Be able to attend a virtual training prior to camp
+ May 9 at 6 pm
+ May 17 at 6 pm
-Have been a camp aide at a day camp session prior to this year
-Be able to stay the full week of the camp session you register for
June 18 - 23
There will be bus transportation offered in the Founders Lodge and Terre Haute areas during these sessions. The Founder’s Lodge is located at 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN. The Terre Haute location is at the Girl Scout Building at 1100 Girl Scout Lane, Terre Haute, IN.
Sampler
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Sample different activities at camp to give you a taste of everything we offer at Gallahue! Along with swimming, hiking, and cooking out; you will get to go canoeing, paddle boating or kayaking. You will even go to the barn one morning to try horseback riding! This is a perfect session for first time campers. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Cabin Camper, BR Eco Friend, and BR Democracy badges or JR Flowers, JR Eco Camper, and JR Democracy badges.
Hoofprints (Session 2)
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Learn riding skills and how to care for horses. Spend time each day grooming, tacking and riding horses! Experience bareback riding, bathing horses, confidence-building games, and showing off your skills at the end of the week (weather permitting)! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Horseback Riding, JR Trail Adventure, and JR Democracy badges or CA Animal Helpers, CA Trail Adventure, and CA Democracy badges.
Don't Stop the Music
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
If you like to move it, move it - this may be the session for you! Don't stop the music this week with dance parties every day. Make up dances, sing songs, practice coreography, and more! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Musician, JR Outdoor Art Explorer, and JR Democracy badges or CA Primitive Camper, CA Outdoor Art Apprentice, and CA Democracy badges.
Party in the USA
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Take a trip with us around the US as we 'visit' several states and partake in some of their traditional party festivities. Have you ever swam with the polar bears in Alaska? Visited Hawaii and gotten to do a luai? What about attended a red carpet gala in California? This week will be full of adventures in some of these states and more! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Hiker, BR Celebrating Community, and BR Democracy badges or JR Flowers, JR Camper, and JR Democracy badges.
Expedition: Gallahue
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Camp Gallahue has a lot to explore! Pull on your hiking boots and discover all of the beautiful trails, hidden gems, and nature that camp has to offer. You will have the opportunity to hammock on the trail or pack out to sleep at another camp site! Adventurers, this one is for you. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Geocacher, JR Trail Adventure, and JR Democracy badges or CA Archery, CA Trail Adventure, and CA Democracy badges.
Lake Life
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Lake life is the best life! Spend tons of time at the lake - swimming, boating or both! You'll even have a chance to try your hand at sailing. Listen to music and play games at the beach, then have a canoe campfire. This week, soak up the sun and relax! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive CA Outdoor Art Apprentice, CA Good Sportsmanship, and CA Democracy badges, SR Outdoor Art Expert, SR Paddling, and SR Democracy badges, or AM Water, AM Outdoor Art Master, and AM Democracy badges.
Counselor in Training
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Are you interested in becoming a future counselor at Girl Scout Summer Camp? Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors will mentor young girls in a camp setting as they build skills toward becoming a camp counselor. In order to complete either your CIT 1 or CIT 2 program at Camp Gallahue, you must:
-Be able to attend a virtual training prior to camp
+ May 9 at 6 pm
+ May 17 at 6 pm
-Have been a camp aide at a day camp session prior to this year
-Be able to stay the full week of the camp session you register for
June 25-June 30
There will be bus transportation offered in the Founders Lodge area during these sessions. The Founder’s Lodge is located at 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN.
Ringmaster
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ringmasters is for girls who have completed at least two sessions of Hoofprints and are interested in becoming more independent with the horses. Learn to canter and become more familiar with the care of a horse. Try bareback riding, bathing horses, confidence-building games and showing off your skills at the end of the week (weather permitting)! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive CA Animal Helpers, CA Trailblazing, and CA Democracy badges, or SR Voice for Animals, SR Adventurer, and SR Democracy badges.
Pony Tales (Session 2)
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Are you horse crazy and ready to explore the world of horses? This is a beginner horse session for younger girls. Ride twice, and learn all about horses and their care. Participate in other camp activities like swimming, art projects, and cooking out. It's a fun-filled adventure week full of lots of pony tales! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Pets, BR Outdoor Adventurer, and BR Democracy badges or JR Horseback Riding, JR Camper, and JR Democracy badges.
Time Machine 2023
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Build a time machine and propell yourself through time this week! Discover fossils and hunt for dinosaur eggs. Visit the futre and create your own robot. Be a caveman and build a fire to cook your dinner. You never know where you'll end up with Time Machine 2023! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Hiker, BR Letterboxer, and BR Democracy badges or JR Playing the Past, JR Camper, and JR Democracy badges.
Wild Women
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
This week, be wild! Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to practice fire building, learn about wildlife tracking, navagate with compasses, go primative camping and much more! This week will focus on survival and outdoor skills. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive CA Primitive Camper, CA First Aid, and CA Democracy badges, SR Adventure Camper, SR First Aid, and SR Democracy badges, or AM Survival Camper, AM First Aid, and AM Democracy badges.
Sailors & Mermaids
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Ahoy mateys! This session will be a water and beach themed week! Try different types of boating; like canoeing, sailing, and kayaking, then play water games and enjoy the swimming area. Will you watch a late night movie on the beach or have a beach party? You decide! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Practice with Purpose, JR Trail Adventure, and JR Democracy badges or CA Good Sportsmanship, CA Trail Adventure, and CA Democracy badges.
July 5 - 7
Wranglers
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
If you have completed Hoofprints, Ringmasters, and are ready for more skillful riding, Wranglers is your next step! Spend each day perfecting your riding skills and creating a bond with your horse. You will also camp two nights with your horse. You must be able to catch, saddle, bridle, walk, trot, and canter on your own. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges.
Note: Girls must pass a riding test at the Camp Gallahue Open House prior to camp. Girls will be given a quick refresher and an assessment. If it is determined that continuing will be unsafe for them, they will have the option of transferring into another camp session or a refund.
Girls who attend this session will receive SR Adventure Camper and SR Democracy badges, or AM Survival Camper and AM Democracy badges.
Sampler
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Sample different activities at camp to give you a taste of everything we offer at Gallahue! Along with swimming, hiking, and cooking out; you will get to go canoeing, paddle boating or kayaking. You will even go to the barn one morning to try horseback riding! This is a perfect session for first time campers. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Horseback Riding and JR Democracy badges, or CA Trailblazing and CA Democracy badges.
Girl Scouts Just Want to Have Fun
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Do you love to go camping but don't want to sleep outside? Are you more of a 'glamper?' Then this camp is for you! Enjoy the amenities of flushed toilets and pampering in this full on girlie camp! We will have a spa night and enjoy the girlier side to camping. Manicures, pedicures, and yoga - oh my! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Making Friends and BR Democracy badges, or JR Jeweler and JR Democracy badges.
Cast Iron Chef
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bon Appétit! Cook out over the fire everyday this week. Use different outdoor cooking equiptment, like skillets, pie irons, and dutch ovens. Enjoy your meals or desserts around the campfire with friends. At the end of this week, you'll be an outdoor cooking connoisseur! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Simple Meals and JR Democracy badges, or CA New Cuisines and CA Democracy badges.
Aqua Adventures
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Grab your goggles and sunscreen! This session will be a water and beach themed week! Try different types of boating; like canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boats, then play water games and enjoy the swimming area. Will you watch a late night movie on the beach or have a beach party? You decide! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Cabin Camper and BR Democracy badges, or JR Animal Habitats and JR Democracy badges.
July 9 - 14
There will be bus transportation offered in the Founders Lodge and Lafayette areas during these sessions. The Founder’s Lodge is located at 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN. The Lafayette location is at the Evangelical Covenant Church which is located at 3600 South 9th Street Lafayette, IN.
Trailblazers
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Let's hit the trails! If you have completed Hoofprints and Ringmasters, you are likely ready for more trail riding with the horses. Be prepared to explore the trails within Gallahue and practice cantering. You must be able to catch, saddle, bridle, walk, and trot on your own. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: Girls must pass a riding test at the Camp Gallahue Open House prior to camp. Girls will be given a quick refresher and an assessment. If it is determined that continuing will be unsafe for them, they will have the option of transferring into another camp session or a refund.
Girls who attend this session will receive CA Animal Helpers, CA Trail Adventure, and CA Democracy badges, or SR Voice for Animals, SR Trail Adventure, and SR Democracy badges, or AM Ultimate Recreation Challenge, AM Trail Adventure, and AM Democracy
Pirates and Cowgirls
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Like horses and the water? Then this is the week for you. Spend tons of time at the waterfront, and learn the basics of horse care. Visit the barn twice for horseback riding lessons, and then cool off at the lake. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Senses, BR Pets, and BR Democracy badges or JR Horseback Riding, JR Practice with Purpose, and JR Democracy badges.
Anything Goes
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
This camp will be one you don't want to miss! Will you participate in 'Fear Factor' type challenges? Are you ready to stay up late at night to participate in some late night fun? Lots of surprises will be in store during this camp session! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive CA Night Owl, CA Field Day, and CA Democracy badges, or SR Adventurer, SR Paddling, and SR Democracy badges, or AM Ultimate Recreation Challenge, AM Survival Camper, and AM Democracy
Wizarding World of Camp Gallahue
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
It's a wizarding world out there! Join the campers at Camp Gallahue as we take a journey into a wizarding world full of potions, magic, and MORE! This camp will get to participate in several of our traditional camp activities and having a wizardly twist to some of our non-traditional camp fun! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Camper, JR Scribe, and JR Democracy badges or CA Archery, CA Book Artist, and CA Democracy badges.
To Infinity and Beyond
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
If you love star-gazing, this camp is for you! Camp has the most beautiful night skys, and we will explore them this week. Discover constellations, explore space, learn about astrology, and more. Campout under the stars in hammocks or on the dam. Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 3 Girl Scout badges!
Girls who attend this session will receive JR Geocacher, JR Space Science Investigator, and JR Democracy badges or CA Night Owl, CA Space Science Researcher, and CA Democracy badges.
Beach Party
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
We love having beach parties at camp, and you will, too! This session will be a water and beach themed week! Try different types of boating; like canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boats, then play water games and enjoy the swimming area. Join the beach party for dancing, limbo, and hula hoop contests! Girls that attend this camp will earn and receive 2 Girl Scout badges!
Note: You will stay in Hill Crest, which has electricity and flush toilets.
Girls who attend this session will receive BR Making Friends, BR Cabin Camper, and BR Democracy badges or JR Animal Habitats, JR Flowers, and JR Democracy badges.
Counselor in Training
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Are you interested in becoming a future counselor at Girl Scout Summer Camp? Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors will mentor young girls in a camp setting as they build skills toward becoming a camp counselor. In order to complete either your CIT 1 or CIT 2 program at Camp Gallahue, you must:
-Be able to attend a virtual training prior to camp
+ May 9 at 6 pm
+ May 17 at 6 pm
-Have been a camp aide at a day camp session prior to this year
-Be able to stay the full week of the camp session you register for
Lead Your Own Adventure
Come have fun and enjoy the sun with your troop or family for an entire weekend at Camp Gallahue this summer!
Limited Program Assistance Grants are still available for one session of camp per girl. Grants will be awarded based on family need.
Dates and Registration Links
Dates:
- Monday, July 17
- Tuesday, July 18 (with Optional Overnight)
- Wednesday, July 19 (with Optional Overnight)
- Thursday, July 20 (with Optional Overnight)
- Friday, July 21 (with Optional Overnight)
Girl Scouts groups and families, come and enjoy Camp Gallahue and all that it has to offer! Registration is per person, and your day includes activities from 9 am to 4 pm. Troops or families will have the opportunity to participate in camp activities, which include archery, canoeing, swimming, and more! Your troop/family is also welcome to participate in unscheduled activities on your own during your camp adventure as well! These could include hiking, frisbee golf, creek stomping, or fishing (bring your own equipment) just to name a few!
Horseback riding is available for an additional cost of $20 per person. Space is limited to 10 people per session (3 sessions available per day). Sign up for horseback riding during your registration process. These are very limited, and we can’t guarantee your group will be together if you register at different times. Please note: Riding will take place within the ring. Riding will follow Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines. All children (Girl Scouts or siblings) must be entering 2nd Grade in the fall to be eligible to ride.
If you would like to stay overnight, the option is available all days except Monday. You will stay the night the day before your scheduled LYOA day (Example: If you select Wed, July 19, then you would check in the evening of July 18).
Important notes about LYOA dates:
- All camp activities will follow Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines for participation.
- You must bring your own food. Each unit house has a refrigerator and stove/oven. If you choose to stay in the valley, you will want to bring a cooler with plenty of ice to store your food.
- NO pets, alcohol, or smoking on property.
- NO driving around property once you've parked at your unit. Please walk to all activities.
Important notes about units:
- Unit reservations are first come first served. Registrations for the night are per location for units or platform tents.
- If you choose to stay overnight, you will be sharing the unit house and campfire with other troops or families in the unit in which you stay.
- Platform tents sleep 4 people.
- You will have hot dog sticks and pie irons available at each unit. These will be shared in your unit, not one per person.
- Hillcrest is the only location with flushing toilets and showers. Please note that you may be sharing with other troops/families. We will ask that men sleep outside in tents to ensure that girls are not sleeping in the same building.
Lead Your Own Adventure Pricing:
- This registration is for troops or families wishing to enjoy Gallahue for a day.
- Registration is per person, and your day includes activities from 9 am to 4 pm.
- 1-day at Gallahue or a 1-night stay is $15.00 per person.
Forms
If you are registering a camper and are unable to complete your registration online, please email Mandy Montgomery to receive printable forms or to receive forms via USPS.
Limited Program Assistance Grants are still available for one session of camp per girl. Grants will be awarded based on family need. You may apply for assistance on the camp registration form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my daughter ready to go to camp?
We have a great tool that will help you determine what is best for your Girl Scout. Take our camp readiness quiz to decide if your daughter is ready for an overnight camp or if day camp might be the best option for her.
Can my Girl Scout attend as an individual?
She doesn't need to have her troop to have a camp adventure! Many girls visit camp on their own and make brand new friends that stick with them for life!
Can my Girl Scout bring a buddy?
Girls can bring a buddy from their troop or a friend who is not yet a Girl Scout. Buddies can be placed together according to program session, age, and Girl Scout level. During the registration process you may want to indicate a buddy you know is also signing up for the same camp session as you. Your buddy should also request you when registering. Please limit your buddy requests to one buddy. Buddy requests are accommodated when possible but are not guaranteed.
What if my girl is not a Girl Scout?
You don't have to be a Girl Scout to attend one of our camps. Whether she's a first-time camper or an experienced adventurer, an outdoor enthusiast, or a creative artist, your girl will find her perfect program at one of our camps. For all girls who are not current Girl Scout members at the time of registration, a non-refundable $35 registration fee will apply.
When does camp registration open?
Registration officially opens January 30 at 9 a.m. Online reservations will be accepted at that time on a first-come, first-served basis. Paper and fax registrations may be submitted prior to January 30; however, placement will not occur until January 30 during regular business hours. Registrations received after January 30 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do I register?
Online at https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/ it's that simple!
What does my registration include?
Registration fees include a camp experience, camp patch, 2 badges, and a t-shirt. Plus, your girl will get to make memories that will last a lifetime!
What if the weather is bad?
While at camp, every counselor is in touch with the camp director who has access to a weather radio. We will be aware of any storms headed our way and have procedures in place to protect our campers. Some activities may be affected by weather, and in this case, refunds are not issued.
How can I prepare my camper?
It is important for families to talk with their camper about what to expect at camp this summer. The American Camp Association has great resources for families available at https://www.acacamps.org/campers-families.
May I visit my camper during camp?
Our camps are not open to parents, family, or other visitors during camp sessions so that we may provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. All participants and staff must be registered, and all adults must have completed background checks prior to the start of camp. We also offer family camp opportunities (Lead Your Own Adventure) at Camp Gallahue, see the dropdown above.
We do welcome adult volunteers that are able to work the entire week their Girl Scout attends camp. We will waive camp fees for your Girl Scout for working that week. Adult volunteers may be working in the kitchen and providing food service, in a unit as an assistant unit leader, or at the waterfront as a lifeguard.
Can my Girl Scout attend multiple sessions?
There is no limit to the number of sessions each girl may attend (financial assistance is available for one session only). If attending multiple sessions, there is no need to submit additional copies of the health history form.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes, financial assistance is available. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is committed to providing a positive experience to every girl who wants to be a Girl Scout. PAG's are provided so that a family's economic status will not be a barrier to participation.
To apply, submit the PAG application with your camp registration and health history form. A $35 deposit per girl is required to secure her placement. This deposit is not refundable unless your child cannot be placed into a session. Use a separate grant application per girl. Please fill out your PAG at the same time as your registration form.
All applicants will be notified by email if their request is approved.
All PAG information is kept strictly confidential. A limited number of grants are available for one camp session per girl.
When do my camp fees need to be paid?
Full fee must be paid no later than May 31 for all camp dates. Failure to do so will result in loss of reservation. A minimum $35 deposit is due at the time of registration.
When does registration close?
Registration closes two weeks before the beginning of each camp session or when the session is full, whichever is first.
What is the refund procedure?
The camp fee does not cover the entire cost of your child attending camp. The remainder is covered by various funding sources that support Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. For this reason, the refund policy is:
- Refunds are given only if written cancellation is received at least two weeks prior to sessions.
- $25 of fee will be retained for handling charges.
- No refunds for family camp.
Refunds are not given for no shows or campers leaving camp early due to personal reasons including homesickness, sports, family vacations, behavior, lice, etc.
Lodging
We are excited to see you at Camp Gallahue! Lodging is scheduled by session and themed unit. We have included photos of each area so you can check it out in advance and start getting excited about your time here. We know you will love it!
We try to stay in the unit posted, but sometimes due to weather or if a unit is not full, we will move the girls to a different unit. You will be told at check-in if there is a change in the unit. For example, if we know it will be a rainy week, we try to not have the girls stay in the valley and instead put the girls in a platform unit.
Most units do not have indoor plumbing, so girls will use a latrine and shower in the shower house. Hillcrest is the exception with indoor plumbing, showers, and a cabin with electricity to sleep in. No unit has air conditioning, but we have fans, and we love to play water games, swim in the lake, and hang out in the shade to cool off!
Looking to reserve this camp for your next troop or service unit campout? Visit our Camp Facility page to get the scoop!
Ardath
Art Colony
Harley's Hill
Hill Crest
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Sleeping in the valley
Village
Village 2
Open House
Are you interested in seeing camp before camp begins? Join us for an open house to meet the camp director, walk around, and discover camp on Sunday, May 14 from 2:30-4:30 pm.
Girl Scouts and their families will have the opportunity to walk around camp, meet the staff, and participate in some fun programming opportunities!
If your camper is registered for Trailblazers or Wranglers, you must attend the Open House to participate in a riding test. If you cannot make this date, we cannot guarantee we will be able to reschedule your camper’s riding test before camp starts, but please email Jory at jsejdiu@girlscoutsindiana.org if you have a scheduling conflict.
Refund Policy
The camp fee does not cover the entire cost of your child attending camp. The remainder is covered by various funding sources that support Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. For this reason, the refund policy is:
- Refund are given only if written cancellation is received at least two weeks prior to sessions.
- $35 of fee will be retained for handling charges.
- Lead Your Own Adventure registration must be canceled at least 15 business days before to receive a full refund.
Refunds are not given to no shows or campers leaving camp early due to personal reasons including homesickness, sports, family vacations, behavior, lice, etc.
Transportation
Attending campers have two options for transportation to full week resident camps – bus rider or car rider. You will select either option during registration. The bus transportation cost is included in the camp registration fee.
Car riders will be taken to Camp Gallahue on Sunday and picked up on Friday by a parent or caregiver.
Bus riders will be picked up on Sunday and dropped off on Friday at their transportation destination. A parent or caregiver must have their camper(s) at the bus stop on time to not miss the bus to camp.
New this year we are offering bus transportation options during our full week overnight camps. Please check the "Session Descriptions" dropdown to see when there will be bus transportation near you.
Full Week Overnight Options
Car Rider drop off and pick up times are:
Sunday drop off 2-4 p.m. Friday pick up 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bus Rider drop off and pick up times will be sent to those registered closer to their week of camp.
Mini Overnight Camp
Car Rider drop off and pick up times are:
Between 8:30-9:30 a.m. on the first day of camp. Pick up is from 3:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.
Bus transportation is not offered for Mini Overnight camp sessions.
Typical Day at Camp
General Session:
- 7:15 a.m. Wake up
- 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
- 9 a.m. Morning activities (arts and crafts, canoeing, nature)
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Afternoon activities (swimming, arts and crafts, nature)
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. Evening activity
- 9:30 p.m. Lights out (varies slightly by age)
Horse Camp:
- 5:30 a.m. Wake up
- 6:30 a.m. Round up horses from pasture; take turns grooming, saddling, riding, cleaning. Hot breakfast delivered to the barn.
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Swimming
- 2:30 p.m. Afternoon activities (archery, boating)
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. Showers and ground lessons at barn
- 9:30 p.m. Lights out (varies by age)
What to pack for Camp
If you are attending any overnight camps – during the summer, use the following lists as a packing guide.
Clothing
- Underwear (enough for each day plus one extra)
- Socks (enough for each day plus one extra)
- T-shirts or tops
- Two sweatshirts
- Shorts
- Long pants
- Raincoat or poncho
- Swimsuit
- Pajamas
- Sturdy closed-toed walking shoes
Equipment
- Backpack for carrying items around camp
- Sleeping bag or twin-sized sheets and blankets
- Pillow and pillowcase
- Water bottle
- Mess kit (a plastic plate, bowl, and silverware)
Toiletries and Key Items
- Deodorant
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Sanitary napkins or tampons
- Lip balm or chap stick
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Towels (for swimming and showers)
- Washcloth and hand towel
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Comb or brush
- Sunscreen
- Bandana or hat
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Shower shoes or Flip Flops
Optional Items
- Books to read
- Camera
- Facial tissues
- Notebook/journal and pencil or pen
- Stationary or postcards and stamps
- Stuffed animal
- Sunglasses
If you are attending any horse camps add these items to your packing list.
- Rain gear, pants, jacket, and extra, extra socks (no ponchos)
- Long pants for riding (jeans encouraged)
- Boots or sturdy tennis shoes.
- Cowboy boots or boots that have a one-inch heel are best.
- A limted selection of boots are available to borrow
Camp Values & Culture
If you are interested in being on staff, applications are now being accepted. Apply here!
Facility Reservations
Looking to reserve a camp for your next troop or service unit campout? Visit our Council Facility Reservation page.
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