Camp Small Valley
88 Hemlock Road | Halifax, PA 17032
Founded in 1955, Camp Small Valley is nestled on 762 acres in the wooded hills of upper Dauphin County about 30 miles north of Harrisburg. Accommodations range from modern year-round heated units to rustic cabins and tents. The Star (Science, Technology, and Adventure Researchers) Center, a state-of-the-art, science facility is located at Camp Small Valley and provides campers with the opportunity to learn about science in a fun camp environment.
The camp can accommodate up to 294 people in the summer, with room for 100 additional people in tents in the fields if established units are full, and 150 in the winter. There is also space available for up to 500 people for daytime events. Details about available rental facilities are listed below.
Click here for facility usage rates.
Reservation of Special Equipment
Click here for fees for special equipment at our various camp properties.
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Dining Hall (East)
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on mattresses on the floor
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Central heating
- Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers
- *Overnight troop camping rentals do not include the use of commerical dishwasher, walk in coolers, grill or convection ovens.
Dining Hall (West)
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 30 people on mattresses on the floor
- Commercial kitchen - range, refrigerators, and sinks
- Central heating
- Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers
- *Overnight troop camping rentals do not include the use of commerical dishwasher, walk in coolers, grill or convection ovens.
Mattis Lodge (East)
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 30 people on mattresses on the floor
- Large shared kitchen with two stoves, two refrigerators and two sinks
- Central heating
- Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers
Mattis Lodge (West)
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 30 people on mattresses on the floor
- Large shared kitchen with two stoves, two refrigerators and two sinks
- Central heating
- Bathrooms with flush toilets and showers
Yurt Village
- Yurt Unit North
- 2 Yurts sleeping for 20 people on bunks
- Electricity and electric heat
- Shared service building - flush toilets, showers, kitchen area with refrigerators, stove, sink
- Yurt Unit South
- 2 Yurts sleeping for 20 people on bunks
- Electricity and electric heat
- Shared service building - flush toilets, showers, kitchen area with refrigerators, stove, sink
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| Acorn Flats
- Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots
- Kitchen pavilion with electricity
- Seasonal cold water available nearby
- Latrines and washstand located nearby
The Glade
- Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on bunk beds
- Shared kitchen pavilion with electricity and two refrigerators
- Seasonal cold water available nearby
- Bathrooms with flush toilets located nearby
The Glen
- Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 32 people on bunk beds
- Shared kitchen pavilion with electricity and two refrigerators
- Seasonal cold water available nearby
- Bathrooms with flush toilets located nearby
Oak Knob
- Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on cots
- Kitchen pavilion with electricity and seasonal cold water
- Latrine and washstand located nearby
Squirrel’s Nest
- Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots
- Cooking shelter with electricity and seasonal cold water
- Seasonal bathrooms with flush toilets and washstand located nearby
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The Star Center at Small Valley
The Star (Science, Technology, and Adventure Researchers) Center is a state of the art science facility providing a hands on, nurturing environment for girls to learn about science. Participants can study astronomy and take on the roles of scientists as observers, inventors, and problem solvers on a variety of subjects. Through a Global Positioning System (GPS), girls can learn to ID locations using latitude and longitude measurements. STAR Center programming was designed to help girls learn, and foster a higher self-confidence, particularly in the ability to master science. As a culminating event to all programs, participants can study Earth’s motion and place in the galaxy through STARLAB, a portable planetarium that projects the constellations.
- See our Programs page for the latest programs being offered at the Star Center.
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- Adventure Course
- Archery
- Safety equipment provided
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Certified instructors required
- Required to use GSHPA provided equipment
- Biking (campers must provide bikes)
- Ga-Ga Courts
- Geo Caching (arrange to use Grab-n-Go kits)
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Certified Lifeguards required, not included
- Wildlife observation
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- Elizabethville Bowling Center
- Hersheypark (50 minute drive)
- Knoebels Grove Amusement Resort (1 hour drive)
- Lake Tobias Wildlife Center
- Ned Smith Nature Center
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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 Small Valley meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Girl Scouts of the USA.
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