On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
* Members may substitute for the word “God” in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
Property Map
Burbank
4850 West 87th Street Burbank, IL 60459
Chicago 20 South Clark Street Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60603
Greene Wood 3155 71st Street Naperville, IL 60540
Joliet 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 60433
Schererville 705-A, US Hwy 41 Schererville, IN 46375
Vernon Hills 650 North Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Illinios Wisconsin
Camp Butternut Springs 650 N 175 W Valparaiso, IN 46385
Camp Greene Wood 3155 71st Street Naperville, IL 60540
Camp Juniper Knoll W5095 State Road 20 East Troy, WI 53120
Camp Palos
11736 South Will Cook Road Palos Park, IL 60464
Gathering Places
Camps
Cook Co.
DuPage Co.
Kankakee Co.
Lake Co. Porter Co.
Newton Co. Jasper Co.
Vernon Hills
9. Camp Juniper Knoll
Chicago
Burbank
Camp Palos
Joliet
Schererville
Camp Greene Wood Lake Michigan
7. Camp Butternut Springs
Camp Butternut Springs
650 N 175 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Acres: 303
Camp Butternut Springs opened in 1957.
Today, the camp has nine lodges/cabins, a dining hall with commercial kitchen, caretaker house, and a new Olympic-sized swimming pool and state-of-the-art 16 unit shower house, both built in 2023.
The in-ground pool is available from mid-May through September. Canoeing is offered on Anderson Lake.
Three miles of wooded hiking trails run throughout the camp.
Camp Butternut Springs
ACCOMODATIONS
•313 Total Beds Throughout
•Cabins
•Commercial Kitchen
•Lodges
•Platform Tents
•Shower House with Private Stalls
• Tents
AMENITIES
•Archery Field
•Climbing Wall
•Dining Hall
•Flush Toilets
•High Ropes Course
•Hiking Trails
•Lake
•Swimming Pool
•Trading Post
•Zip Line
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Overnight (sleep-away) Camp:
Offered late June through early August – six weeks of programming available to Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors.
Girl Scout Camping:
Available year-round, late August through early June.
Rental Group Camping:
Council rents space at our properties to outside groups at a higher rate than Girl Scout members. Very exible arrangements, but groups must conform to Girl Scout standards. Types of groups who rent space at our camps: Boy Scouts, corporations, schools, and special interest groups.
Facilitated Programs:
Outdoor Camping Skills
Badge Work
Archery/Canoeing Clinics
High Ropes and Zip Line
Year-round Special Events
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Outdoor Skills
Camp Greene Wood
3155 71st Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
Acres: 115
Camp Greene Wood was founded in 1953.
Today the camp has three lodges, 12 tabins, ve yurts, eight platform tents, a central pavilion, and an on-site Gathering Place and Program Center.
There are several miles of wooded hiking trails running throughout the camp.
Camp Greene Wood
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Day Camp:
ACCOMODATIONS
•145 total beds throughout
•Cabins
•Lodges
•Platform Tents
•Tabins
• Tents
•Yurts
AMENITIES
•Archery Field
•Butter y Garden
•Flush Toilets
•Gaga Pit
•Hiking Trails
•Pavilion with Fireplace
•Trading Post
Offered early June thru early August – six weeks of programming available to Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors.
Girl Scout Camping:
Available year-round, late August through early June to troops and service units who reserve space and conduct their own experiences.
Rental Group Camping:
Council rents space at our properties to outside groups at a higher rate than Girl Scout members. Very exible arrangements, but groups must conform to Girl Scout standards. Types of groups who rent space at our camps: Boy Scouts, corporations, schools, and special interest groups.
Facilitated Programs:
Outdoor Camping Skills
Badge Work
Archery Clinics
Year-round Special Events
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Outdoor Skills
Camp Juniper Knoll
W 5095 State Road 20
East Troy, WI 53120
Acres: 186
Camp Juniper Knoll opened in 1924.
Today the camp has four lodges, four cabins, six tabins, and ve yurts. Additionally, there are 52 platform tents, 52 tents, and a dining hall with commercial kitchen, as well as program buildings and a caretaker house.
Pleasant Lake provides swimming, canoeing, and sailing access from June until September. Several miles of wooded hiking trails run throughout the camp.
Fun Fact! Camp Juniper Knoll is one of the oldest continuously operating Girl Scout camps in the country.
Camp Juniper Knoll
ACCOMODATIONS
•384 Beds Throughout
•Dining Hall (Commercial Kitchen)
•Lodges
•Platform Tents
•Shower House (three-season facility)
•Small Cabins
•Tabins
• Tents
•Yurts
AMENITIES
•Amphitheater
•Archery Field
•Arts and Crafts Building
•Canoes
•Flush Toilets
•Hiking Trails
• Kayaks
•Lake
•Multi-Purpose Lodge
•Row Boats
•Sail boats
•Standup Paddleboards
•Trading Post
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Overnight (sleep-away) Camp:
Offered mid-June through early August – six weeks of programming available to Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors.
Girl Scout Camping:
Available year-round, mid-August through May, to troops and service units who reserve space and conduct their own experiences. Optional staff-facilitated add-on programs can be reserved.
Rental Camping:
Council rents space at our properties to outside groups at a higher rate than GS members. Very exible arrangements, but groups must conform to GS standards. Some types of groups who rent space at our camps: Boy Scouts, corporations, schools, and special interest groups.
Facilitated Programs: Adult Training:
Outdoor Camping Skills
Badge Work
Archery
Canoeing Clinics
Standup Paddleboarding Clinics Kayaking
First Aid
CPR
Outdoor Skills Year-round Special Events
Camp Palos
11736 Will-Cook Road
Palos Park, IL 60464
Acres: 80
Camp Palos was opened in 1976. Today, the camp has three lodges, a shower house, four cabins, three tabins, and ve platform tents.
Additionally, there is a caretaker house and large maintenance garage.
There are two miles of wooded hiking trails running throughout the camp.
Camp Palos
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Girl Scout Camping:
ACCOMODATIONS
•118 Beds Total Throughout
•Cabins
•Lodges
•Platform Tents with Cots
•Shower House
•Tabins with Bunkheads
AMENITIES
•Archery Field
•Boardwalk through Wetlands
•Flush Toilets
•Gaga Pit
• Game Field
•Hammocks
•Hiking Trails
•Trading Post
Available year-round to troops and service units who reserve space and conduct their own experiences.
Rental Group Camping:
Council rents space at our properties to outside groups at a higher rate than Girl Scout members. Very exible arrangements, but groups must conform to Girl Scout standards. Types of groups who rent space at our camps: Boy Scouts, corporations, schools, and special interest groups.
Facilitated Programs:
Outdoor Camping Skills
Badge Work
Archery Clinics
Year-round Special Events
Offsite canoeing and horseback riding available
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Outdoor Skills
Burbank Gathering Place
4850 W. 87th Street
Burbank, IL 60459
Square Footage: 2,500
The Burbank Gathering Place opened for business in March of 2023.
This location includes exible of ce space, a kitchen, meeting and program space, a retail shop, and seasonal cookie cupboard.
Burbank Gathering Place
ACCOMODATIONS
•Flexible Of ce Space
•Meeting Space
•Program Space
•Free Parking
AMENITIES
•Cookie Cupboard (January - March)
•Girl Scouts Historical Display
•Interactive Swap Wall
•Kitchen
•Retail Shop
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Facilitated Programs:
Badge Work
Special Events
Troop Meeting Space:
Troops, leaders, and service units can reserve space throughout the year as available.
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Chicago Gathering Place
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60603
Square Footage: 12,717
Leased space occupied since March 2011, expiring December 31, 2028.
This second- oor facility functions as of ce and meeting space with an onsite retail shop and cookie pickup available to troops, parents and the public January through March.
Several meeting and conference rooms are available throughout the space for Girl Scout members and special interest groups.
This location is convenient to reach from all forms of downtown transportation and discount parking is available nearby.
Chicago Gathering Place
ACCOMODATIONS
•Cubicles with Open Floor Plan
•Eight Conference & Meeting Rooms
•Hoteling Of ce Space
•Of ce Space
•Offsite Discount Parking Nearby
•Onsite Storage
•Public Transportation
AMENITIES
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Facilitated Programs:
Special events held throughout the year.
Troop Meeting Space:
•Cookie Cupboard (January - March)
•Full Kitchen
•Girl Scouts Historical Displays
•Retail Shop
•Writeable Walls in Meeting Rooms & Of ces
Troops, leaders, and service units can reserve space throughout the year as available.
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Greene Wood Gathering Place
3155 71st Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Square Footage: 10,406
The only Gathering Place located inside a camp property.
The building was completed in 1977.
This two-story facility functions as an of ce and meeting space with an onsite retail shop and cookie pickup available to troops, parents and the public January through March.
Several meeting and conference rooms are available throughout the space for Girl Scout members and special interest groups.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Facilitated Programs:
Greene Wood Gathering Place
ACCOMODATIONS
•Ample Free Onsite Parking
•Conveniently Located on Greene Wood Camp Property
•Extended Outdoor Patio
•Meeting Rooms
•Of ce Space
•Program Space
AMENITIES
•Cookie Cupboard (January - March)
•Full Kitchen
•Girl Scouts Historical Display
•Indoor and Outdoor Fireplaces
•Retail Shop
Badge Work
Special Events
Troop Meeting Space:
Troops, leaders, and service units can reserve space throughout the year as available.
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Joliet Gathering Place
1551 Spencer Road
Joliet, IL 60433
Acres: 11 Square Footage: 18,898
The Joliet Gathering Place was constructed in 2002.
This one-story facility functions as an of ce space with retail shop, catering kitchen, cookie cupboard, special event, and program space.
Outdoor space is available for troop and group programming.
The facility offers ample free onsite parking and is the only Gathering Place with an adjacent 4,000 square foot storage facility used by staff and the council historians.
Joliet Gathering Place
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Facilitated Programs:
Badge Work
Troop Meeting Space:
ACCOMODATIONS
•Ample Free Onsite Parking
•Annex Storage Facility
•Meeting Rooms
•Of ce Space
•Outdoor Acreage Suited for Programming
•Program Space
AMENITIES
•Catering Kitchen
•Cookie Cupboard (January - March)
•Girl Scouts Historical Displays
•Retail Shop
Troops, leaders, and service units can reserve space throughout the year as available.
Special Usage:
Council rents space at our properties to outside groups. Very exible arrangements, but groups must conform to Girl Scout standards. Types of groups who rent space at Joliet: corporations and special interest groups.
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Schererville Gathering Place
705-A US Highway 41
Schererville, IN 46375
Square Footage: 3,328
The Schererville Gathering Place opened to the public in July of 2023.
This location includes exible of ce space, a full kitchen, meeting and program space, a retail shop, cookie cupboard, and offers Build-a-Bear workshops onsite.
Schererville Gathering Place
ACCOMODATIONS
•Ample Free Parking
•Flexible Of ce Space
•Meeting Space
•Program Space
AMENITIES
•Cookie Cupboard (January - March)
•Full Kitchen
•Girl Scouts Historical Display
•Retail Shop
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Facilitated Programs:
Badge Work
Special Events
Monthly Cooking Club
Build-A-Bear Workshops
Troop Meeting Space:
Troops, leaders, and service units can reserve space throughout the year as available.
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Vernon Hills Gathering Place
650 Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Square Footage: 28,614
The Vernon Hills Gathering Place opened in 1997.
This two-story facility functions as of ce space, with meeting rooms, event and program space, a retail shop, cookie cupboard, and a Build-a-Bear Workshop housed on the rst oor.
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Vernon Hills Gathering Place
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Facilitated Programs:
Badge Work
Special Events
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Troop Meeting Space:
ACCOMODATIONS
•Ample Free Onsite Parking
•Annex Storage Facility
•Meeting Rooms
•Of ce Space
•Outdoor Acreage Suited for Programming
•Program Space
AMENITIES
•Catering Kitchen
•Cookie Cupboard (January - March)
•Girl Scouts Historical Displays
•Retail Shop
Troops, leaders, and service units can reserve space throughout the year as available.
Special Usage:
Council rents space at our properties to outside groups. Very exible arrangements, but groups must conform to Girl Scout standards. Types of groups who rent space at Vernon Hills: corporations and special interest groups.
Adult Training:
First Aid
CPR
Outdoor Skills
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Property Overview
Program Offerings
Butternut SpringsValparaiso (IN)303
Greene WoodNaperville (IL)
Juniper KnollEast Troy (WI)186
Palos Palos Park (IL)
Joliet (IL)
Vernon HillsVernon Hills (IL)28,614
Category De nitions
Program Offerings:
* Day camp is held during summer months for individuals and groups.
* Overnight camp is held during summer months for six weeks.
* Volunteer camps are run independently by adult Girl Scout service unit volunteers; no revenue to the council.
* Girl Scout and troop camping is available year round, except during day and overnight camp periods during the summer months.
* Group camping is for outside organizations to rent GCNWI properties at a higher fee and when no girls are camping in those locations.
* Facilitated programming includes badge work, archery, kayaking, geocaching, and more.
* Council programs and events are offered year-round, generally fee-based, and usually result in earning badges or completing journeys.
