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
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
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.
Camp Cache
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.
Events
Upcoming Programs:
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Saturday September 14, 2024 go to the Events Calendar for more information.
Camp Judy Layne & Camp Cardinal Staff Reunion - September, 20-22, 2024 Registration is through the Events calendar. Activities all day Saturday. Spouses and families welcome. Friday-Sunday $35/person, Saturday only $20/person. Questions? email us at camp@gswrc.org. See Flyer for more information. Click here to register.
Fall Adventure Weekend - October 11-13, 2024 - join us for a day of adventure on Saturday, October 12th. See more details on the council calendar. Registration is also through the calendar. More information coming soon. Questions? email us at camp@gswrc.org.
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!
Facilities & Amenities
Lookout Tent Unit 
Seven tent platforms (sleeps 4 each), water spigot, main bath house, fire circle, and shelter.
Each tent has four cots and mattresses. Each tent sleeps four campers. Tents do not include bedding. Campers must bring their own pillow, sheets, blanket and/or sleeping bag.
The shelter has electric, picnic tables and benches.
The main bath house has four private shower stalls and four private toilet stalls. It also has two handicap stalls with shower, toilet and sink. This building serves as the camps storm shelter during inclement weather. The main bath house is available to all campers. You are responsible for cleaning the bath house after usage.
Sleeping Capacity - 28
Girl Scout Fees - $15/night (per group of 28 or less)
Non-Scout Fees - $25/night (per group of 28 or less)
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Whippoorwill Bunkhouses
CIT Tent Unit
Six tent platforms (sleeps 4 each), fire circle, water spigot, Bath house with three bathrooms with showers, kitchenette and shelter.
Each tent has four cots and mattresses. Each tent sleeps four camper. Tents do not include bedding. Campers must bring their own pillow, sheets, blanket and/or sleeping bag.
The shelter has electric, picnic tables and benches.
Bath house includes three individual bathrooms with toilet, shower, and sink. One of the bathrooms is handicap accessible. The kitchen is attached to the bath house and includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and sink. Cooking utensils not included. Please bring your own utensils.
Sleeping Capacity - 24
Girl Scout Fees - $25/night (per group of 24 or less)
Non-Scout Fees - $50/night (per group of 24 or less)
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Keeneland Cabin Unit
Three Cabins (two cabins sleep 8 each and one cabin the sleeps 10), water spigot, fire circle, shelter, and latrines.
Each cabin has four bunkbeds and sleep eight each. One of the cabins has an additional room for the leaders. The leaders room is located in the back of the cabin and has one bunkbed that sleeps two. A refrigerator and microwave are included in the leaders room. Each cabin has electricity and is heated by wall heaters and cooled by floor fans.
The shelter has electric, picnic tables and benches. There is a brick fireplace in the shelter that can be used for cooking meals.
The latrines are your bathroom facility for this unit but you are welcome to use the bath house.
Sleeping Capacity - 26
Girl Scout Fees - $35/night (per group of 26 or less)
Non-Scout Fees - $50/night (per group of 26 or less)
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Charlotte's Web Cabin Unit
Three pod Cabins (two sleep 8 each and one cabin that sleeps 10), fire circle, water spigot, shelter, and latrines.
Each cabin has four bunkbeds and sleep eight each. One of the cabins has an additional room for the leaders. The leaders room is located in the back of the cabin and has one bunkbed that sleeps two. A refrigerator and microwave are included in the leaders room. Each cabin has electricity and is heated by wall heaters and cooled by floor fans.
The shelter has electric, picnic tables and benches. Theres is a brick fireplace in the shelter that can be used for cooking meals.
The latrines are your bathroom facility for this unit but you are welcome to use the bath house (be sure to clean up after yourselves if you use bathhouse).
Sleeping Capacity - 26
Girl Scout Fees - $35/night (per group of 26 or less)
Non-Scout Fees - $50/night (per group of 26 or less)
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Bath House
Description -
The main bath house has four private shower stalls and four private toilet stalls. There also are two accessible stalls with shower, toilet and sink. This building serves as the camps storm shelter during inclement weather. The main bath house is available to all campers. You are responsible for cleaning the bath house after usage.
Girl Scout & Non-Scout Fees - Included
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ABC Lodge
Lodge with kitchen, bathroom & shower, leader’s room, open area, and air conditioning.
Lodge includes an open area for eating and sleeping. The open area includes mattresses and a small table with chairs. The leaders room has a cot with mattress. Bedding is not included. Campers must bring their own pillow, sheets, blanket and/or sleeping bag. The unit has one bathroom with toilet, shower and sink. A small kitchen area is included with refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, two sinks, and cooking utensils and some dishes.
Sleeping Capacity - 12
Girl Scout Fees - $50/night (per group of 12 or less)
Non-Scout Fees - $100/night (per group of 12 or less)
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Climbing Tower
40 foot tall climbing tower & 200 foot zip line (Requires certified facilitator for use). For information contact the Camp Team or camp@gswrc.org.
Girl Scout Fees - $15
Non-Scout Fees - $25
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Dining Hall and Kitchen
Large open space with stone fireplace. The dining hall is heated by the fireplace and cooled by ceiling and vent fans. Equipped with fold out tables and benches. Includes bowls, plates, cups, and utensils. The dining hall can serve up to 120 at one time. Two new handicap accessible bathrooms!
Large industrial kitchen equipped with walk in cooler, large prep area, and cooking equipment. Includes a bathroom in the back with toilet and handwashing sink.
Dining Hall Only
Girl Scout Fees: $35 /day
Non-Scout Fees: $50/day
Dining Hall and Commercial Kitchen
Girl Scout Fees: $100/day
Non-Scout Fees: $150/day
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Cross Lake
Barrett Craft House
Day Activity Use
Potential Other Activities
Hiking trails (please check with us to see which ones are open), archery, amphitheater, Thicket Theater, jumping pillow, and canoeing. Some of the activities require certified facilitators. Please remember these amenities are for everyone at camp and must be shared. For more information contact the Camp Team camp@gswrc.org.
The listed activities are free to all campers except for canoing and archery. You must have a certified facilitator for canoing and archery.
Girl Scout Fees: $2 a person/day
Non-Scout Fees: $5 a person/day
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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.
