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Welcome to the GSSEM Camp and Outdoor Education Page! This page is managed by GSSEM program staff.

10/21/2026

Have you registered for the annual Camp Hawthorn Hollow Friendsgiving weekend yet? 🦃If not, you do not want to miss out on this delicious event! 🍎🌽🥘🍪 Learn food safety, knife safety, fire safety and how to cook over a fire - before we all come together in Handi-Hall for our feast! 🍽

Last day to register is October 26th! 🍂 Be sure to snag your spot before we sell out! See you at CHH on November 6th - 8th!

Register: https://www.gssem.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-adventure--friendsgiving-weekend-camp-out--all-levels----co.html

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10/08/2026

There is something a little extra 🪄 magical 🧙‍♀️ about troop camping during the autumn months. Have you reserved your weekend yet? 🎃 👻 🥾

Reserve here: www.gssem.org/troopcamping

09/22/2026

There is just something a little extra magical about ending a packed troop camping weekend with this camp song 💚🎶🥾🏕

What is your favorite camp song?

09/16/2026

It’s the BEST time of year - spooky season AND back to troop! Gather your troop mates, decide on the theme for your trunk, grab your favorite candy and get ready to head out to Camp Hawthorn Hollow for some festive fun on Saturday, October 17th! 🦇 🕷️ 🎃 👻 🍭

Don’t miss out - register here: https://www.gssem.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/camp-adventure--trunk-or-treat-spooktacular--all-levels----colum.html

09/14/2026

Did you attend our "Outdoor Adventure: Belle Isle Patch Day - Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks 2026" event yesterday? If so, drop your photos below! 💚🥾🗺

Troop #76956 had a blast exploring the island earning their GSSEM Belle Isle Patch and their GSUSA 2026 Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks Patch 🥰

09/03/2026

Have you been wanting to sharpen your archery skills and work on becoming the next Katniss Everdeen? If so, time is running out to register for our 6-week Fall Archery Series event! 🏹🎯

Register Here: https://www.gssem.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/outdoor-adventure--fall-archery-series--brownies--juniors--cadet.html

09/02/2026

Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks Weekend is BACK at Belle Isle! Join your Outdoor Experience Team on Sunday, September 13th for a jam-packed event! 💚🥾🗺

Registration Ends on September 3rd: https://www.gssem.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/outdoor-adventure--belle-isle-patch-day---girl-scouts-love-state.html

09/01/2026

Have you reserved your Troop Camping weekend at Camp Hawthorn Hollow or Camp Playfair for Membership Year 2027 yet?

We would LOVE to see you at one of YOUR GSSEM camp properties to create some new troop memories in the great outdoors 💚🏕🥾🍂🔥🎶

Reserve Here: www.gssem.org/troopcamping

06/01/2026

We had beautiful weather for Sunny Wings and Wild Things! Girl Scouts went on a hike and collected natural materials to create sun prints. With two sun prints, they learned how different exposure times affect their prints! As a bonus, they got to use recycled materials to create their own art work. 🌷🍀

Let us know if you want more information on making sun prints!

05/31/2026

Come get a front-row seat to the science of dairy by exploring the daily operations of a working farm, using chemistry to create cheese, and meeting the cows behind the carton. 🐮🧀

🤎💜 BJ will investigate the biological process of milk production and see firsthand how modern technology helps farmers care for their herd. After the tour, transform liquid milk into delicious soft cheese using the power of enzymes and acidity. It's a hands-on exploration of food science that takes you from the pasture to the plate!

Registration ends 15

https://www.gssem.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/outdoor-adventure--dairy-science---milk-to-cheese--brownies--jun.html

Address

1046 Mayer Road
Columbus, MI
48063

Website

https://www.gssem.org/en/camp/camp.html

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