Months Open to Campers: April 1st - November 15th
Camp Phone Number: 606-768-2629
Camp Emergency Phone Number: 859-490-0619
Address: 1489 Camp Judy Layne Road, Wellington, KY 40387
Camp Judy Layne is 183 acres nestled in Eastern Kentucky in Morgan County. It is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and just a few miles from Cave Run Lake. We offer weeklong and 3-day overnight camp (summer overnight camp) during the summer, weekend adventure opportunities and self-direct activities. The overnight capacity at this camp is 154.
Directions from I-64: Take Exit 133 towards Farmers, then follow 801 to 1274, then left at 2023 Camp Judy Layne Road and camp will be at the end of the road.
Camp is approximately 77 miles from the Lexington Service Center.
The Camp Cache is the gold award project by Mary Lara Hardesty. It has materials that will be helpful for troops to plan and do activities at camp.
Upcoming Programs:
Spring Clean Up - Saturday, April 6, 2024 - Come help get camp ready for the camping seasons. Cabins need swept, windows need cleaned, mattresses need wiped down and latrines and bathrooms need cleaned. Please register through the calendar or email us at camp@gswrc.org.
Troop Camp Certification - April 6-7, 2024 - Do you want to take your troop camping. Come take the certification so you can bring your girls to camp or camp at other places. Please register through the calendar or email us at camp@gswrc.org.
Hike the Hills with the Bluegrass Teen Leadership Council - Saturday, April 13, 2024 - Come join the Bluegrass Teen Leadership Council for a day of hiking. Please register through the calendar. Questions? email us at camp@gswrc.org.
Adventure Weekend - May 3-5, 2024 - Juniors and up - join us for a day of adventure on Saturday, May 4th. See more details on the council calendar. Registration is also through the calendar. Questions? email us at camp@gswrc.org.
Open House - Sunday, May 5, 2024 1-4 - Want to see what Camp Judy Layne is like? This is a great opportunity to do so. Registration is on the council calendar or you can drop by to see us. Questions? email us at camp@gswrc.org.
Summer Overnight Camp - June 9 through July 26, 2024 - See Summer Overnight Camp page for more information.
The reunion was well attended and it was great to see old friends and make new ones. We hope to see everyone next time - September 20-22!
We had a great summer at Camp Judy Layne this year. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers and campers for another great summer!
DESIGNATED STORM SHELTER
The designated storm shelter is at the bathhouse near Lookout Unit – please familiarize yourself and your campers with all safety procedures on arrival.
At this time, we are not offering the climbing tower, archery, canoeing or teams course to individual troops. Please check the TAP calendar for Climbing and Adventure Programs.