Camp Archbald
Archbald Road | Kingsley, PA 18826
Camp Archbald, located in Susquehanna County in the woods of Endless Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, is steeped in tradition and the echoes of girls who have been singing campfire songs and telling stories to keep those traditions alive year after year. The grounds include forests, fields and a spring-fed glacial lake.
Founded in 1920, Camp Archbald is the second oldest Girl Scout camp in the country! In the summer, overnight accommodations can house up to 307 people. In the winter, established units can accommodate 156 people. There is also space available for up to 500 people for daytime events. Details about available rental facilities are listed below.
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Reservation of Special Equipment
Click here for fees for special equipment at our various camp properties.
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- Sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on mattresses on the floor
- One private room with a bed
- Full kitchen with two gas stoves and two refrigerators
- Central heating, electricity and year round hot/cold running water
- Handicapped accessible bathroom with a shower upstairs and a shower, 5 flush toilets downstairs
Greenwood Troop House
- Sleeping accommodations for up to 14 people in two lofts and a lower sleeping area with two beds
- Full kitchen with a sink, electric stove and a refrigerator
- Platform tent is also available from June 1 to Sept. 30.
- Attached composting toilet with entrance from inside and outside
- Electricity and seasonal cold running water
- Heated by wood burning stove
Heritage Hall
- Sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on mattresses on the floor
- Located on the waterfront
- Full kitchen with a sink, electric stove and a refrigerator
- Heated by wood burning stove
- Two composting toilets; one inside and one outside
Treetops
- Sleeping accommodations for up to 22 people on cots and bunk beds
- Full kitchen with a sink, electric stove and a refrigerator
- Electricity and hot and cold seasonal running water
- One seasonal handicapped accessible shower
- Two platform tents are available for additional sleeping area from June 1 to Sept. 30
- Heated by wood burning stoves
- Three composting toilets; one inside and two outside
Laura Muia Dining Hall
- Use of full dining hall seats for up to 200 people for large events
- South Side - towards Heritage (half of dining hall)
- Sleeps up to 30 people on mats on the floor
- Use of refrigerators; 8 burner stove, sinks in commerical kitchen
- Central Heat and year round running water
- Restrooms
- North Side - towards Meadows (half of dining hall)
- Sleeps up to 30 people on mats on the floor
- Troop kitchen with sink, stove and refrigerator
- Central Heat and year round running water
- Restrooms and showers
- *Overnight troop camping rentals do not include the use of commerical dishwasher, walk in coolers, grill or convection ovens.
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- Four Adirondack cabins with sleeping accommodations for up to 24 people on bunk beds
- Platform tent are also available with troop house (June 1 –Sept. 30)
- Electricity (lights only) and wood burning stove in troop house (not equipped as a sleeping structure)
- Attached composting toilet with entrance from inside and outside
- Washstand and outdoor faucet at troop house with seasonal cold running water
Hultz
- Eight platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 32 people on cots (May 1 – Sept. 30)
- Includes the use of a troop house with electric lights (not equipped as a sleeping structure)
- Latrines with one handicapped-accessible stall
- Washstand with seasonal cold running water
Maples
- Eight platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 32 people on cots
- Includes the use of a troop house (not equipped as a sleeping structure)
- Troop house with electricity and wood burning stove
- Latrine with one handicapped-accessible stall
- Washstand with seasonal cold running water
Mariners
- Two houseboats with sleeping accommodations for up to 12 people (only available for use by Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors) available June 1 – Sept. 1
- Two platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 8 additional people on cots available (June 1 – Sept. 1)
- Includes the use of a troop house (not equipped as a sleeping structure)
- Troop house with electricity, cold seasonal water
- Two composting toilet with entrance from inside and outside
Meadows
- Four cabins with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots
- Two platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 8 people on cots available (May 1 – Sept. 30)
- Includes the use of a troop house (not equipped as a sleeping structure)
- Troop House with electricity and a wood burning stove
- Electricity (lights only in cabins)
- Shared composting toilets with Sunnyside
- Seasonal shower house; water hydrant by showers and near troop house
Sunnyside
- Three Cabins with sleeping accommodations for up to 23 people on cots
- Platform tent with sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people on cots available (May 1 – Sept. 30)
- Electricity (lights only in cabins)
- Shared composting toilets with Meadows
- Washstand with seasonal cold water
Program Facilities
Nivert Pavilion
- Open pavilion/picnic area available for day use only
- Pavilion is equipped with electric lights and outlets
- Latrine located nearby
Schoonover Hall
- Large building available for day use only
- Building is not heated
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- Adventure Course
- Climbing Tower, with a Zip line and low ropes courses
- Programs are scheduled and run by GSHPA
- Visit Outdoor Programs page to view upcoming events
- Safety equipment provided
- Archery
- Safety equipment provided
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Certified instructors required
- Required to use GSHPA provided equipment
- Canoes, kayaks and rowboats
- Available April 15 - October 30
- PFDs are available
- Certified Lifeguards and/or Small Crafts Instructor required, not included
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Required to use GSHPA provided equipment
- Fishing
- Fishing can be done from the shore
- Users must furnish their own equipment
- Swimming (in Lake Ely)
- Certified Lifeguards required, not included
- Ga-Ga Court
- Geocaching (arrange to use Grab-n-Go kits)
- Hiking
- Large fields for games and sports
- Wildlife observation
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- Historic Montrose - a final stop on the Underground Railroad
- Elk Mountains Ski Area
- Steam Town National Park
- Lackawanna Coal Mine
- The Trolley Museum
- Lackawanna County Stadium
- Sno Mountain Ski
- Sno Cove Water Park
- Detrick Theater, Tunkhannock
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Challenge Course Facilitators Needed!
Do you enjoy working with people in an exciting and dynamic environment? If so, do we have a volunteer opportunity for you! Challenge Course Facilitators work with groups to safely recognize and reach their potential through fun and challenging team-building activities. Challenge Course Facilitators use initiatives, low course and high course elements to enhance self-confidence, promote positive group dynamics, expand problem-solving abilities and increase levels of communications. You’re a perfect fit to become a Challenge Course Facilitator if you are interested in challenging yourself and others; enjoy the outdoors; are willing to work and live with others; and want to contribute to Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania’s program offerings. You should also enjoy working with all ages, be responsible and have a sense of humor. Experience is not necessary and training will be provided. You must be at least 18 years old and able to successfully complete the volunteer screening process. Call 800.692.7816 for more information.
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Camp Archbald is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and also meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Girl Scouts of the USA.
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