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Mary Ann Beebe Center

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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!

If your troop is ready to go camping, or you need more information about all of our camp properties then check out our GSNI Troop Camp Guide!

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Camp Amenities

Ready to visit Mary Ann Beeve? You will need to have an Active Net Account in order to make a reservation. We suggest reading the following guides to assist you:

When you are ready to make your reservation click on reserve today below. 

Reserve Today!

A few reminders before you head out on your adeventure:

  • 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!

Upper Activity Center
Activity Center 4
  • 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
Lower Activity Center
  • Sleeps 24 with mattresses on the floor, includes a leader room for two with bunk beds
  • Indoor bathrooms
  • 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 not have air conditioning
Yurts
Yurts 4
  • Four cozy yurts sleep six people each
  • Bring your own bedding
  • Large deck connects all yurts
  • Covered shelter includes patrol box with a small selection of pots, pans, and utensils
  • Refrigerator nearby
  • Fire scar located in the unit
  • Latrine nearby
  • NEW Pizza Oven is ready and waiting for you to use at the Yurts Unit!
Adirondacks 1 and 2
Adirondaks
  • Each unit has nine Adirondacks that sleep four people each
  • Bring your own bedding
  • Both units have two covered shelters and patrol boxes with a small supply of pots, pans, and utensils
  • Units 1 and 2 share a refrigerator
  • Latrine nearby for each unit
  • Two fire scars located in each unit
Bring Your Own Tent
  • Primitive tent units are Bunny, 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
Screen Pavilion
  • Shelter house has picnic tables and benches inside
  • Refrigerator, counter space, and sink with cold running water
  • Fire scar and latrine nearby
Day Use Sites

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

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Recreation

All recreation activities must be booked no later than three weeks from desired date. Please review Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Click on each activity below, for more information.

Air Rifles

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! *Girls must be 12 years or older to participate.

Archery Range

Can you hit the bullseye? Troops can provide their own certified archery instructor or hire a trained facilitator. Seasonally from late-April through mid-October.

Bouldering Wall

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.  

Crate Stacking

How difficult can climbing milk crates really be? Find out when we challenge you to climb 17 crates high! Troops must hire a certified crate stacking facilitator. Seasonally and weather permitting.

Cross-Country Skiing

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.

Geocaching

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. 

Low Ropes Course

The Low Ropes Course is closed until further notice.  

Sledding

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

Sports Court

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

Trail Hiking

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. 

Sling Shots

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!

Questions? Contact us or call 1-844-GSNI-4-ME (1-844-476-4463).

 

Due to popular demand by GSNI troops and groups, and upcoming work towards our Long Range Property Plan, GSNI will no longer be accepting 3rd party reservations at our sites. Find out all the details here.
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