Long Range Property Plan Update - June 2010

In the meantime, the council is entering the phase of planning for the 2010-2011 year and has extended the current property plan until the Board of Directors finalizes decisions for the Long Range Property Plan.

Short Term Property Plan 2010 - 2011

Stevens Ranch is available for all girl and adult activities from September 2010 through August 2011. Resident camp will be held in the summer of 2011.

Camp Boothe Oaks is available for all girl and adult activities from September 2010 through August 2011.

Camp Timberlake is available for primitive camping, Challenge Course days, and Archery classes (activities that do not require electricity or water) from September 2010 through May 2011. Resident camp will be held in the summer of 2011.

Camp Kiwanis is available for primitive camping, Challenge Course days, and Archery classes (activities that do not require electricity or water) from September 2010 through May 2011. Resident camp will be held in the summer of 2011.

Camp Rio Blanco is available for all girl and adult activities from September 2010 to May 2011. Will rest for summer 2011. Resident camp will not be held. 

Morrison Lodge is available for primitive camping events (activities that do not require electricity or water) from September 2010 through August 2011.

Camp Holland and Camp Mel Davis are resting; they are not available for activities.

Clarendon Service Center and Guymon Program Center will be open as long as funding is available. (Current funding expires December 2011.)

Click here for more information and the Property Use FAQs.

Long Range Property Plan

The LRPPC will make a physical assessment of each facility; a program analysis of outdoor offerings for girls and how they support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience; and market research about the needs and wants of girls and adult volunteers in our jurisdiction.

The Process
Three sub-committees of the LRPP include Property, Program and Market Research. The Property Committee will report to the board their recommendations based on the work of the LRPP sub-committees. They will recommend how to maximize the use of these properties for the benefit of the girls and the long-range benefit of the council, including how much and which properties our council should own and maintain. The board will make any final decisions about the sale, acquisition, or changes in current property holdings.

Our Outdoor Philosophy
Our property holdings should support the philosophy that outdoor program offerings focus on leadership development; should provide safe and well-maintained facilities; should enhance our volunteer's experience taking into account time commitments, utilization of skills and customer satisfaction; and should be affordable and sustainable for the membership. The recommendations of the board will balance the rich and unmatched tradition Girl Scouts have for program and outdoor education along with the realities of our financial situation and the changing needs and wants of our girl membership.

Have a Question?
More information about our progress will be shared through The Runner, as well as updates to this page periodically.

Resources:
GS-TOP Property Map
Council Market Share Map
Statement of Financial Activities
Q & A