Camp Cardinal


Camp Cardinal is 156 acres situated on the mountain ridgelines in eastern Kentucky, within a short hiking distance of Carter Caves State Resort in Carter County. The camp has 4 platform tent units, a small house, a Dining Hall, hiking trails and programming facilities. Commercial caving, swimming and miniature golf is available at Carter Caves State Resort for a fee.

Find us at: 3406 Carter Caves Road, Olive Hill, KY 41164

 

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Friends of Camp Cardinal

Camp Cardinal will have 5 new cabins for use by troops, Girl Scouts and volunteers this summer. Check out our great camp opportunities!

Volunteer Opportunity – Camp Clean-Up Days

Do you love Girl Scout camps? Then help us keep them looking great! We’re looking for a few good volunteers to help during Camp Clean Up Days in 2012.

Dates for volunteering are:

  • Judy Layne Spring Volunteer Cleanup Day March 17th from 10am till 5pm.
  •  Shawano Spring Volunteer Cleanup – No spring date.
  •  Richard Clark Spring Volunteer Cleanup Day May 19th from 10am till 5pm.
  •  Richard Clark Fall Volunteer Cleanup Day September 29th from 10am till 5pm.
  •  Shawano Fall Volunteer Cleanup Day October 27th from 10am till 5pm.
  •  Judy Layne Fall Volunteer Cleanup Day November 3rd from 10am till 5pm.

(The days for Camp Cardinal have not been set yet–coming soon!)

Would you like to help? Let us know by filling out the interest form below.

All materials will be provided. Please remember your clothes might get stained or messy and dress accordingly!

Volunteer Opportunity - Camp Clean-Up Days

Camp Alumni Reunion 2012

Who: Adults who were Camp Staff or Campers in the past

When: July 13th (after 7pm) – July 15th (until noon)

Where: Camp Judy Layne

Cost: $25

Friday will include snacks and lots of visiting, Saturday will include all meals, swimming, hiking, a service project, and campfire, and Sunday will include brunch.  Click here for more details and the registration flyer.

All the Things Camp Can Offer

Did you know our Girl Scout camps offers opportunities to rappel, canoe, sail, climb, and spelunk? Do you want to know more about basic camp amenities like cabins, tents, kitchens and restrooms?

Call the Council at 859-273-2621 or 1-800-475-2621 and we can answer any questions you might have when planning a trip to one of our camps.

Camp Clean-Up Days

Do you love your Girl Scout Camps?
Come help us get them ready for Spring and Summer!
The first Camp Clean-Up Day has come and gone, but Judy Layne, Cardinal and Richard Clark will be happening May 13 and 14.
Call our Camp Manager at 800-475-2621 for more information.

Shawano Clean-Up Day



The Natural Beauty of Camp Shawano

 

Looking for a volunteer opportunity?
Camp Clean-Up Days are here!

Enjoy your day at your favorite camp and help get it ready for summer!

Activities to participate in may include:

  • cleaning buildings
  • some minor repairs
  • minor painting
  • clearing brush and debris from our trails
  • policing mowing zones for debris
  • landscaping assistance
  • pressure washing concrete and decking areas in need
  • general cleanup from Mother Nature’s winter blast

Judy Layne                            Shawano
May 13 & 14                            DONE

Cardinal                               Richard Clark
May 13 & 14                        May 13 & 14

Workdays will begin at each camp at 10 am and finish when the energy fades away! The Council will provide Girl Scout Cookies (yes!) and bottled water. All volunteers must be registered as Girl Scout members.

Take advantage of these opportunities to join some other very energetic volunteers and make a difference for the outdoor experience of our Girl Scouts and have a great answer to the question…….what have you done today?!

To sign up, for directions or other information please contact the Camp Manager at 859-293-2621 or 800-475-2621.