Welcome to Mary Ann Beebe Center!

Mary Ann Beebe Center is 295 acres located between Harvard and Woodstock. Pockets of water spread out across the property, providing habitats for various wildlife. Water fowl love the area! From whooping cranes to wood ducks, the camp has many resident feathered friends. The woodlands are populated with burr, white, and red oaks, great open grasslands, and a high-quality managed wetland of about 25 acres.

Troop camping is an essential part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Spending time outdoors at camp lets Girl Scouts try different things, strengthen new skills, build confidence, and ignite their interest in environmental stewardship. Whether earning badges, working on a Journey, or just having fun, Girl Scout troops are in for a fun time when they go to one of our camps!

Ready to visit Mary Ann Beebe? You make reservations at any camp property you will need to have an Active Net account. Not sure how to set up your account? We've created some guides to assist you.

ActiveNet Introduction (Video)
How to Make an ActiveNet Account (Video)
How to Make a Reservation or Facilitated Activity Booking (Video)

A few reminders before you head out on your adventure:

Always confirm your resevation a week before you arrive by calling the ranger.
Make sure to read the facilities agreement.
Print your camp confirmation packet and bring the roster located on the back page.
All facilitated and non-faciliated activities require a site reservation.

Click on an amenity below to learn more!

Camp Amenities

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Sleeps 36 with mattresses on the floor, includes a leader room for four with bunk beds
Indoor bathrooms with two showers
Great room for activities and sleeping
Full kitchen with double oven/range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and a small selection of pots and pans, dishes, and utensils
Fire scar in front of building for Upper Activity Center
Upper Activity Center has air conditioning and heat.

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Sleeps 24 with mattresses on the floor, includes a leader room for two with bunk beds.
Indoor bathrooms with one shower.
Great room for activities and sleeping.
Full kitchen with oven/range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and a small selection of pots and pans, dishes, and utensils
Fire scar located in back of building for Lower Activity Center.
Lower Activity Center does have air conditioning and heat.

Yurts

Four cozy yurts sleep six people each.
Bring your own bedding, cots, and/or mattresses.
Large deck connects all yurts.
Covered shelter includes patrol box with a small selection of pots, pans, and utensils.
Refrigerator nearby.
Fire scar and pizza oven located in the unit.
Latrine nearby.

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Each unit has nine Adirondacks that sleep four people each.
Bring your own bedding, cots, and/or mattresses.
Both units have two covered shelters and patrol boxes with a small supply of pots, pans, and utensils.
Latrine nearby for each unit.
Two fire scars located in each unit.

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Primitive tent units are Little Bunny Foofoo, Brown Bear, Baby Shark, and Screened Pavillion includes a fire scar and latrine nearby
You must bring your own tent and equipment to set up camp
Area for four to eight tents, depending on size

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Day-Use site or base to pitch your own tents outside.
Shelter house has picnic tables and benches inside
Refrigerator, counter space, and sink with cold running water
Fire scar and latrine nearby

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Three day use sites that include a fire scar, covered shelter, and latrine nearby.

Recreation

All recreation activities must be booked no later than three weeks from desired date. Facilitated activities are open April 15 - October 15 each year.

When a reservation is made, a GSNI Facilitator will be notified and hired for your group. Note: facilitated activities may be cancelled due to weather or if staffing is not available. Activities may not be available for booking if other events or bookings are already made for that day.

Please review Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Click on each activity below, for more information.

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A natrual playground with climbing fun! This playground is open to all Girl Scout troops with a site/unit reservation at Mary Ann Beebe Center.

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Check out the latest offering in target sports from GSNI! Excellence in this activity requires learning positive traits such as patience, determination, focus, attention to detail, and persistence! *Participants must be 10 years or older to participate.

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Can you hit the bullseye? Troops can provide their own certified USA Archery Level 1 Instructor or hire a trained facilitator.

Seasonally from late-April through mid-October.

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The sport of bouldering involves climbing without a rope at a height not greater than six feet off the ground. Spotters (participants who safeguard the movements of a member of the group) provide support and protect the head and upper body of a climber in case of a fall.

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How difficult can climbing milk crates really be? Find out when we challenge you to climb 20+ crates high! Activity is for Junior Girl Scouts through Ambassador Girl Scouts. Troops must hire a certified crate stacking facilitator. Seasonally and weather permitting.

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Explore camp in a new way in the winter! A small variety of boot sizes are available, along with skis and poles. Gather the group and bundle up for this winter adventure! $10 per group; weather permitting.

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Can you find all of our hidden geocaches at MABC? There are four geocaches just waiting for you to find and take a S.W.A.P.! Groups are encouraged to leave a SWAP if they take one! Don’t forget to make a variety of S.W.A.P.s for other groups to find. GPS units provided by camp; $10 per group.

Sledding

Bring your favorite sled, and take on the sledding hill at camp! Free; weather permitting.

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Full basketball court can be transformed into volleyball or tennis upon request. Please bring your own equipment for a specific sport.

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MABC offers great hiking trails all around camp. MABC has dense forest, open prairie, and even wetlands! Visit all these great spots for a unique experience of nature.

Zipline

Ziplines are gaining popularity across the nation, and GSNI is proud to offer this exciting opportunity to our members at Mary Ann Beebe Center. Soar across the pond and create memories that will last lifetime! Troops must hire a trained facilitator. Seasonal from late April until Mid-October. Weather prermitted.

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Slingshots serve as a progression step for target range activities (like archery!) by teaching girls about range rules and commands, as well as helping them to build aim, target skills, and hand-eye coordination! Safety will be emphasized, and bullseyes are encouraged!

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