Empower Her | Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

The campaign that transformed our camps and girls

She came home from Girl Scout camp and is transformed forever. Through the life lessons and leadership skills she learned and experienced at camp, she has self-confidence and a light that can’t be dimmed. She is empowered like she has never been before, and she will carry this empowerment forth as she grows into the women she was born to be. She’s got a little camp in her now—she’ll never be the same, and it’s all thanks to you!

Thank you to our donors for helping us have our first successful capital campaign!
The Empower Her campaign raised almost $6 million to make significant, state-of-the-art improvements at our four Girl Scouts of Western Ohio camps. The Empower Her campaign has given girls the programmatic experiences and facilities they deserve. We couldn’t be more grateful for your support!

See the improvements—to our lodges, trails, pools, and new education activity centers—that are making camp an even more magical experience:

Camp Butterworth

Theme: Pollinating a Better Future

Because of your support, Camp Butterworth has an exciting new pollinator education station—complete with a mock beehive—and more for girls to explore!

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Structures
Program Shelter
Welcome Center

Signage
Trailheads and Markers
Wayfinding Signs

Educational and Activities
Archery Physics Infographic
Bat Boxes and Exploration Station
Demonstration Beehive Education Station
Gaga Pit
Natural Playground
Nine in the Sky
Pollinator Station and Pollinator Flower Field
Photo Op Station
Underground Railroad Education Station
Weather Station

Camp Butterworth's new Program Shelter

Camp Libbey

Theme: The Spirit of Adventure

Thanks to Empower Her, one of our units at Camp Libbey now contains a Yurt and more for girls' adventures!

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Structures
Astronomy Tower
Bridge Repair
Environmental Center Renovation, Pond and Garden
Low Lodge Renovation
Welcome Center
Yurt

Signage
Trailheads and Markers
Wayfinding Signs

Educational and Activities
Amphitheater
Archery Center
Astronomy Exhibits
Belaying Station
Climbing Wall
Gaga Pit
Low Ropes Course
Nine in the Sky
Photo Op Station
River Ecosystem Education Station
Weather Station

Camp Butterworth's new Astronomy Tower

Camp Stonybrook

Theme: Stonybrook Rocks!

With your help, we opened a climbing wall and more at Camp Stonybrook that offers new and exciting challenges for girls!

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Structures
Welcome Center
Green Program Shelter
New Honor Lodge
Pinetree Lodge Renovation

Signage
Trailheads and Markers
Wayfinding Signs

Educational and Activities
Belay Education Station
Bluebird Trail Nature Observation Station
Climbing Wall
Creekside Fossil Station
Creek Exploration Station
Gaga Pit
Low Challenge Course
Nine in the Sky
Photo Op
Swinging Bridge Renovation
Weather Station

Camp Stonybrook's new Bluebird Trail Nature Observation Station

Camp Whip Poor Will

Theme: A Sustainable Community

Swimming is one of Girl Scouts' favorite things to do at camp—now they can enjoy it even more in the brand new pool and other facilities at Camp Whip Poor Will!

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Structures
Evergreen Lodge Exterior
Evergreen Lodge Bathroom
Pool
Towhee Lodge
Welcome Center

Signage
Trailhead and Markers
Wayfinding Signs

Educational and Activities
Bridges Exploration Station
Creek Exploration Station
Gaga Pit
High Ropes Course
New Climbing wall
Nine in the Sky
Photo Op Station
Pond Exploration Station

Camp Whip Poor Will's new Weather Station

Thank you for contributing to this life-changing campaign! You have invested in a better camp experience for some 30,000 girls and 10,000 volunteers in our communities, and you’ve done your part to Empower Her.

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