Facility Rental

Facility Rental

Want to get away from it all? Whether you want a weekend in the woods alone or with family or a corporate retreat with your coworkers, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have a wide variety of options to meet your needs.

With convenient locations available in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, approximately an hour from both New York and Philadelphia, our three sites offer the potential for a wide range of activities.

Our indoor meeting spaces are appropriate for fewer than a dozen people to more than several hundred with many multi-media options available. Our outdoor space ranges from the rustic wild to the modern outdoors – nature combined with modern comforts.

We provide facilitators for all ur activities, including lifeguards for swimming, safety experts for the climbing wall, zip line, boating, team building or archery. We can provide someone to safely start a fire for you in a fire pit or charcoal grill or provide you with the phone number for a local restaurant that delivers pizza.

If you have questions, call us at (800) 785-2090, or email us at customercare@gsFun.org

Farmingdale

 

Camp Sacajawea

Anchored by a private, stream-fed lake, Camp Sacajawea consists of 140 wooded acres. Owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Camp Sacajawea is located in Farmingdale, NJ less than 10 minutes from the Garden State Parkway.

Facilities are available to meet almost any need. From our Lakeside Cabin to yurts, to our numerous camp sites, Camp Sacajawea features property ranging from rustic and remote to modern with electricity.

Camp Sacajawea cabin is available for year-round use. You can schedule a wide range of activities during your time at Camp Sacajawea (seasonal offerings). Offerings include nature trails, a lake for boating, an outdoor swimming pool, archery, zip line, climbing wall, flying squirrel, mid-high and a challenge course. Trained staff facilitates all of our outdoor activities.

The Lakeside cabin at Camp Sacajawea features a fireplace, meeting area and a kitchen area all in an open room. There is a loft leading to an open area overlooking the room.. Private bathrooms are in the cabin as well as showers. The back wall of the main level features large windows and sliding glass doors that open to a deck and the lake. A campfire ring, with wood, and charcoal grills complete the camping experience for outdoor cooking and relaxing.

Camping facilities at Camp Sacajawea yurts, platform tents and primitive camp sites. A shelter with picnic tables completes the ambiance of outdoor camping at each of our sites.

Platform tent site reservations are available seven days a week from April through early November. There are canvas tents on platforms in many of our campsites. There are three to eight tents available in a site. During the latter half of June, July and August, tent sites are available on weekends only. The sites at Camp Sacajawea can accommodate groups as small as 18 and as large as 300.

Most of the camp sites feature canvas tents with fire rings and charcoal grills and an electric outlet on site. Water spigots and cleavus' are nearby each site.

The largest area, called Big Top, accommodates up to 300 guests and can be used as a dining area. It’s also great for outdoor events such as dances or plays.

Privative camp site overlooking Lake Brindle is a beautiful spot in the woods, surrounded by nature with beautiful views in every direction. Even roughing it at Camp Sacajawea isn’t roughing it. One of these sites includes access to electricity and water. A campfire ring, charcoal grills, a shelter with picnic tables are on site as well.

An open area with a flagpole is available for a flag ceremony. The area can be used for outdoor games, too.

There are cleavus' located in camp so the walk to the 'flushies' isn't always necessary. The 'flushies' are toilets that flush and are available April - November. Water in camp is turned off from November - April.

Camp Sacajawea offers a performing arts center, Jonathan Weisfeld Performing Arts Center, featuring a covered stage area and outdoor arena seating. There is an electric source on the stage and a campfire ring in the front.

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore offers many activities at our facilities, are flexible and can accommodate most sized groups for any of our outdoor activities. Whether it’s a business meeting, a family gathering or a team-building exercise, we help you plan an exciting event We can suggest a caterer for your event from a local vendor who can create your desired menu.

weather-sun_32 Swimming

Swimming is available at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amity Acres features a cedar lake with an enclosed swimming environment separated into safety sections for beginner and advanced swimmers. Sacajawea offers a chlorinated swimming pool. When rented for use, both swimming options include a lifeguard.

bow-arrow_32  Archery

Archery can be added to any experience at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. A certified instructor and equipment can be provided for all rentals. Outdoor archery is available from April through November, weather permitting. Indoor archery is available at Camp Sacajawea during the winter months.

sneaker_32 Low ropes

A low ropes course program for team building is available at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. A minimum of 12 participants are required for each session. A certified facilitator and equipment are included with each program. These activities create personal challenges and build trust and teamwork. All activities are based on participant ability. Participants must be in fourth grade or older.

flag_32 Team building

We have a teambuilding program for participants third grade and younger or for those who would rather do a less strenuous team building activity. This program can be done on your site or ours, indoors or outdoors. Participants are given challenges which help them work together to meet a goal.

sneaker_32 High Ropes

Our high ropes course includes a zip line, climbing wall, flying squirrel and a mid-high. A certified facilitator and equipment are included with each program. These activities create personal challenges and build trust and teamwork. All activities are based on participant ability. Participants in the flying squirrel must be in the 4th grade (or equivalent age) to participate. To participate in the mid-high, you must be in the 6th grade (or equivalent age) to participate. The zip line and climbing wall are for all ages as long as the equipment fits the participant.

These activities are available from March through November, weather permitting.

fire_32 Campfires

Campfire-trained staff is available all year around at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. Our trained staff will start your campfire, maintain the fire, supervise the campers and put the fire out before leaving.

water_32 Instructional Canoe

Instructional Canoe instruction is available at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. Groups must have a minimum of 12 participants. The facilitator will teach the participants water safety, boat safety and supervise them as they paddle on the lake. This is a great activity all year around but is especially enjoyable in the fall with leaves changing color.

weather-sun_32 Recreational Boating

Recreational boating offers a similar experience to Instructional Canoe but in a more relaxed setting. Both of our camps have funyaks and canoes to get out on the water and enjoy.
Waretown

 

Camp Amity Acres

Owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Camp Amity Acres is located in New Jersey’s scenic pinelands near Waretown, New Jersey, minutes away from Route 72 and the Garden State Parkway.

Our indoor facility is Friendship Lodge, a heated, modern building. This facility is available year-round. It features two dorms, each can accommodate 15-20 to sleep. There is a bathroom with showers near each dorm. A large main room near the kitchens can accommodate approximately 30 people seated at tables. There are two small kitchen areas for food prep. Each has a refrigerator, commercial stove, microwave and sink. Tables and chairs are stored in the lodge and charcoal grills are outside the lodge. There is a large deck on the front of the lodge. Each dorm has a deck off it. A canopy shades each deck from April – October. There is a full basement than can accommodate 150 people. An amphitheater is also attached; it includes stadium seating and is a great location for group presentations.

Friendship Lodge is available every weekend and weekdays from September through mid-June. From mid-June until August, it is available on weekends due to an on-site summer day camp.

We have platform tents in three campsites. These tents can accommodate approximately six - eight people. Each site has a shelter with picnic tables close by. One of our campsites has three small yurts tucked in the trees. Each yurt can accommodate four people to sleep. A refrigerator is in Friendship Lodge basement for use by those who reserve platform structures.

Camp Amity Acres provides a compelling setting for a wide range of activities. Offerings include nature trails, a lake for swimming and boating, archery, zip line, climbing wall, challenge course, mid-high and flying squirrel. A certified staff will facilitate all outdoor programs.

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore offers many activities at our facilities, are flexible and can accommodate most sized groups for any of our outdoor activities. Whether it’s a business meeting, a family gathering or a team-building exercise, we help you plan an exciting event We can suggest a caterer for your event from a local vendor who can create your desired menu.

weather-sun_32 Swimming

Swimming is available at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amity Acres features a cedar lake with an enclosed swimming environment separated into safety sections for beginner and advanced swimmers. Sacajawea offers a chlorinated swimming pool. When rented for use, both swimming options include a lifeguard.

bow-arrow_32  Archery

Archery can be added to any experience at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. A certified instructor and equipment can be provided for all rentals. Outdoor archery is available from April through November, weather permitting. Indoor archery is available at Camp Sacajawea during the winter months.

sneaker_32 Low ropes

A low ropes course program for team building is available at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. A minimum of 12 participants are required for each session. A certified facilitator and equipment are included with each program. These activities create personal challenges and build trust and teamwork. All activities are based on participant ability. Participants must be in fourth grade or older.

flag_32 Team building

We have a teambuilding program for participants third grade and younger or for those who would rather do a less strenuous team building activity. This program can be done on your site or ours, indoors or outdoors. Participants are given challenges which help them work together to meet a goal.

sneaker_32 High Ropes

Our high ropes course includes a zip line, climbing wall, flying squirrel and a mid-high. A certified facilitator and equipment are included with each program. These activities create personal challenges and build trust and teamwork. All activities are based on participant ability. Participants in the flying squirrel must be in the 4th grade (or equivalent age) to participate. To participate in the mid-high, you must be in the 6th grade (or equivalent age) to participate. The zip line and climbing wall are for all ages as long as the equipment fits the participant.

These activities are available from March through November, weather permitting.

fire_32 Campfires

Campfire-trained staff is available all year around at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. Our trained staff will start your campfire, maintain the fire, supervise the campers and put the fire out before leaving.

water_32 Instructional Canoe

Instructional Canoe instruction is available at Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. Groups must have a minimum of 12 participants. The facilitator will teach the participants water safety, boat safety and supervise them as they paddle on the lake. This is a great activity all year around but is especially enjoyable in the fall with leaves changing color.

weather-sun_32 Recreational Boating

Recreational boating offers a similar experience to Instructional Canoe but in a more relaxed setting. Both of our camps have funyaks and canoes to get out on the water and enjoy.
Toms River

 

Ocean First Conference Center

The Ocean First Conference Center is located at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Ocean Service Center in Toms River. This room includes an LCD projector and screen, laptop computer, conference table and chairs.

All Purpose Room

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s All Purpose Room at the Ocean Service Center is exactly what the name implies, a room available to meet almost any need. Recently renovated, the room features an LCD projector and screen, conference tables and chairs are also available. A recently updated kitchen includes access to a full size refrigerator, sink, oven and microwave. This room is suitable for everything from an organizational business meeting to a family party for a baptism or birthday.

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