Houchens Program Center

Descriptions of each facility can be found below. You can also download the Accommodations & Facilities Chart for easy reference!

THE LODGE

The year-round facility has heat, several window air conditioners, a modern kitchen and bathrooms, including showers. The back porch overlooks the river and provides an excellent place for cookouts. There is no internet capability available.

Capacity: 24 sleeping, 80 day-use 

Pricing: $75 for overnight use, $40 for day use

Availability: Year-Round

JODY AUSTIN PAVILION

Jody Austin is a large picnic shelter available year-round.  It seats up to 32 and is a great location for an afternoon outing or picnic.  There is a latrine available year-round, and water is available from April 15 through October 31.

Capacity: 32 people

Pricing: $10 for day use

Availability: Year-Round

PRIMITIVE CAMPING

Groups may pitch their own tents in the field across from the Jody Austin Pavilion. This area is served by the latrines at the pavilion.

Capacity: 30 people

Pricing: $15 for overnight use

Availability: April 15-October 31

HAMMOCK UNIT

This terrific addition was built as part of the Gold Award project for Girl Scout Cameron H. in 2024.

Capacity: 12 people 

Pricing: $20 for overnight use 

Availability: Year-Round

The following activities are available at camp and may require a separate reservation and/or fee. If you have questions about using program areas or need more information, please contact our Customer Care Team.

• Adventure Playground
• Archery
• Disc Golf
• Games & Crafts
• Playground
• Teams Course (temporarily closed for maintenance)
• Trails & Hiking

Nearby Attractions:

• Lost River Cave: Lost River Cave’s historic underground boat tour is a great eco-adventure for all ages. Enjoy hiking trails, activities, and charming gift shop located just an hour north of Nashville in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
• Mammoth Cave: Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it  the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere  Reserve.  

When preparing for any activity with girls, always begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints (SACs) written specifically for that particular activity.

Safety Activity Checkpoints provides the standard safety guidelines for Girl Scouts of the USA and council approved activities. In addition to providing volunteers with safety guidelines to ensure the physical and emotional safety of girls, information is also included throughout SACs to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusive thinking when planning Girl Scout activities so all girls with a desire to participate are included.

Enhance your troop’s visit with a variety of outdoor experiences available for self-guided use. Girl Scout members are welcome to reserve activities provided they have the required training and adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoints. Buildings and activities must be reserved separately; reserving a building does not include or guarantee access to activities or facilitators. Additionally, activities and buildings must be reserved at the same time. 

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is committed to ensuring that troops, service units and areas have easy access to meeting spaces, including council property. Troops, service units and areas may use council camps and council offices for regular meetings, for up to 3 hours at no charge. Please use the form to submit your request here. 

We welcome reservation requests from community groups and non–Girl Scout members interested in using our camp properties. While availability and fit may vary, we’re happy to explore options with you. Please complete our Property Use Inquiry Form to share your needs, and a member of our team will follow up after reviewing your submission.

Girl Scouts from other councils should contact the Property Registrar to request a reservation at our properties.

The online Events Calendar is your source for the most up-to-date information about events you can attend as a troop, with a friend, or as a family. 

Many council-sponsored events provide Girl Scouts with experiences in the outdoors and are designed to build their confidence and skills. Trained council staff and program partners guide girls, so they can then continue these activities on their own. 

Check it often for updates! Find it at www.gskentuckiana.org/eventcalendar.

Download a map of camp here!