Check out the Troop Facility Rental Guidelines or explore the FAQs below.
The Girl Scouts of Manitou Council Rental Guide will help troops and outside groups become more familiar with our rentable spaces, learn about each spaces' features, and more.
We also have a rental resource for troops and leaders available. This resource contains everything to help you plan and prepare for a stay at our camps, including: checklists, maps and directions, important contacts, seasonal activity ideas, available activities at both camps, games and challenges, and campfire songs!
What type of training is required? 
How many people can sleep in each building and what are the sleeping arrangements?
What time is check-in and check-out?
Where do I get the keys to unlock the building I have reserved?
Are the kitchens stocked and with what?
What equipment do you suggest I bring along when renting one of the buildings?
Do the buildings have toilets and showers?
Do we need to bring fans with us?
What do you provide for cooking over the fire?
Do you have dutch ovens, roasting forks, or pudgy pie irons for the fire?
Are there lawn chairs to sit on around the fire pit?
I know there is a fireplace and an outdoor fire ring available. Are we required to bring our own firewood, tinder, and kindling?
Are lifeguards required to go swimming and boating when renting a camp facility?
If we rent the Crystal Lake House in the summer, can our troop join in on your summer camp activities?
Is there any poison ivy in the area around camp?
Are there any hiking trails?
How early do I need to make my reservation in order to ensure a good date?
What if there are male chaperones or children who aren't members of the troop/group accompanying the troop?
What are the weather guidelines for pool or lake rentals/cookie booth parties?
Is there geocaching and a disc golf course available?
What is the cancellation policy?
