The Girl Scout Council has various camps through out Pennsylvania. There is:
- Camp Archbald
- Camp Echo Trail
- Camp Furnace Hills
- Camp Louise
- Camp Small Valley
- Camp El Wa Ho
- Camp Gi Sco Ho
- Camp Golden Pond
- Camp Happy Valley
- Camp Laurel
- Camp Lycogis
- Camp Pocono
- Urban Center
Camp Archbald
Camp Archbald is nestled in the woods of t he Endless Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. The abundant acreage includes forests, fields, and a spring-fed lake, providing a setting for all types of outdoor activities. The facilities include units of cabins, tents, and houseboats, as well as a riding stable, challenge course, and waterfront.
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. Top of Page
 Camp Echo Trail
Camp Echo Trail, located in southeastern York County along the Susquehanna River, has been an established Girl Scout campsite since 1953. This 315 acre site has wide open field areas suitable for numerous sporting activities. Sites include a tepee unit, tents, challenge course, the archery field and a T-shaped pool.
Camp Echo Trail 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. Top of Page
Camp Furnace Hills
Camp Furnace Hills, in northeastern Lancaster County is home to 16 horses and a 19th century Swiss-German bankhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camp Furnace Hills, located adjacent to the Middlecreek Wildlife Preserve, has easy access to the Horseshoe Trail, and offers canoeing, swimming, and archery.
Camp Furnace Hills 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. Top of Page
Camp Louise
Camp Louise is situated on 340 acres of scenic woods, offering great natural diversity including a 25 acre lake, hiking trails and walking paths, and many species of wildlife. Facilities include a dining hall, swimming pool, program building, health center, central shower house, and wash houses. Each unit has a covered shelter, outdoor cooking facilities, a fire circle, and bathroom facilities with running water and self composting or flush toilets.
Camp Louise 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. Top of Page
Camp Small Valley
Camp Small Valley is nestled on 762 acres in the wooded hills of upper Dauphin County about 30 minutes north of Harrisburg. Small Valley facilities include cabins, tents, a-frames and a lodge along with a riding stable and ring, swimming pool with bubble beach area, environmental programs in the science center and close access to the Appalachian Trail.
Small Valley meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Girl Scouts of the USA. Top of Page
Camp El Wa Ho
Camp El Wa Ho is situated near a portion of the Appalachian Trail in a scenic area near the border of Adams and Franklin counties. The camp was named for Eleanor Wayne Hoover who established and was the first president of the original Antietam Girl Scout Council in Waynesboro in the 1940s. El Wa Ho provides a range of accomodations for camping Girl Scouts and is rich in Native American history. Top of Page
Camp Gi Sco Ha
Camp Gi Sco Ha is located east of Hanover in York County and adjacent to Codorus State Park. The camp derives its name from Girl Scouts of Hanover. The camp has 18 acres of woodland. There are two morden lodge facilities and a rustic cabin unit. The pond provides an excellent opportunity for pond study. Top of Page
Camp Golden Pond
The Golden Pond Center covers 290 acres and includes a seven-acre lake, Lake Louise, near McAlevy's Fort in Huntingdon County. Lake Louise provides opportunities for boating and canoeing. Top of Page
Camp Happy Valley
Camp Happy Valley is located in Fairfield in Adams County. Facilities allow for year round camping. The two units of Skyloft Lodge can accommodate one large troop or two troops with separate sleeping and kitchens with same common areas. Camp Happy Valley provides easy access to Gettysburg National Battlefield, local ski areas and other Adams County attractions. Top of Page
Camp Laurel
Camp Laurel is on 68 acres in Roaring Brook Township near the town of Elmhurst in Lackawanna County. The scenic site has an open field for games and sports, hiking and nature trails, a lodge and a pavilion. The grounds include wetlands, forests, and a freshwater stream. There are abundant opportunities for nature and water studies. Top of Page
Camp Lycogis
Camp Lycogis derives its name from Lycoming County Girl Scouts. It is a 91 acre site on the Loyalsock Creek in the mountains of Sullivan County. There are ample opportunities for hiking and backpacking. The site has a high adventure course with a swinging bridge and a climbing wall. It is located near the Loyalsock Trail. Both modern and rustic facilities are available. Top of Page
Camp Pocono
Camp Pocono is a 19 acre site located in Tannersville, Monroe County in heart of the Pocono Mountain resort area. The camp features an open field for games and sports, nature trails and a roomy lodge. There is a nature trail around the edge of the camp. Top of Page
Urban Center
The Urban Center is a conference center attached to the Harrisburg Service Center of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania. It is located about ten minutes from the center of Pennsylvania's State Capital. Close attractions include the Capitol Building, the William Penn Museum, Whitaker Center, National Civil War Museum and Strawberry Square Mall.
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