Camp Directors
Amanda Atchley
Senior Program Specialist
309-688-8671 or 800-640-8671 ext. 1403
aatchley@girlscouts-gsci.org
Call Amanda for general camp questions.
Jennifer Kernan
Program Specialist
217-523-8159 or 877-231-1446 ext. 1616
jkernan@girlscouts-gsci.org
Call Jennifer for questions concerning Camp Widjiwagan.
Katie Nolan
Program Specialist
309-688-8671 or 800-640-8671 ext. 1409
knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org
Call Katie for questions concerning Camp Peairs and Camp Tapawingo.
Billie Waddell
Program Specialist
217-328-5112 or 800-328-5112 ext. 1204
bwaddell@girlscouts-gsci.org
Call Billie for questions concerning Camp Kiwanis.
about our camps
At camp, when girls make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, girls learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether girls are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Interested in what a typical day at camp is like? Click here to see a typical schedule at camp.
Our Camps
Camp Kiwanis
Camp Kiwanis is a 55 acre forested camp facility adjacent to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve and the American Heritage Museum. Located 12 miles from Champaign, it features three lodges, a tent unit, and a nature center. Environmental education, creative arts, and archery are highlights of the programs offered here.
Camp Kiwanis offers day camp, mini-resident camp, core camping.
Camp Peairs
Camp Myra S. Peairs is an 88 acre camp facility located 15 miles from Bloomington/Normal and situated on Lake Bloomington. It features two miles of lakefront property with hiking trails and a dining hall that overlooks the lake. Highlighted programs include sailing and aquatics, creative arts, archery, and outdoor living skills. Campers utilize three main units – Sunset, Hilltop, and Aramoni – that provide either cabins or platform tents. Each unit has security lights, wash stands, latrines, fire circles, picnic tables, and unit shelters.
Camp Peairs offers resident camp, mini-resident camp, day camp, core camping and weekend events.
Camp Tapawingo
Camp Tapawingo is a 640 acre camp facility located 15 miles from Peoria. The cornerstone of this property is Mary Morgan Lodge, a 12,000 square foot, air-conditioned, multi-level dining hall and program center. This facility features an in-ground pool, adventure course, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, and miles of hiking trials. Campers utilize four main living units – Rustling Oaks, Setting Sun, White Cloud, and Shining Star – that provide platform tents and unit houses. These unit houses have electricity, inside bathrooms, hot water, and kitchen facilities. Security lighting is found throughout the property.
Camp Tapawingo offers resident camp, day camp, core camping and weekend events.
Camp Widjiwagan
Camp Widjiwagan, a 67 acre camp facility on Lake Springfield, is located six miles south of Springfield. The facility features a new adventure course, two main lodges, an in-ground swimming pool, platform tents, covered wagons, and an art and craft shack. Programming highlights include swimming, canoeing, creative arts, outdoor living skills, and environmental education.
Camp Widjiwagan offers day camp, mini-resident and core camping.
Who should come to camp?
Our summer activities are open to all girls, including non-Girl Scouts. Any girl entering first grade through twelfth grade is welcome at camp. You don’t have to have any camping experience to come to camp, and you don’t have to come with friends or a troop. You’ll make new friends while you’re here. The GSCI summer camp experience is available in many forms: resident camp, day camp, family events, and core camping.
American Camping Association (ACA) Accreditation
All of GSCI’s camp facilities are proud to hold current accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation is the best evidence parents have of a camp’s commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for their children. This voluntary accreditation assures parents that camp practices have been measured against national standards and go a step beyond a state’s basic licensing requirements. Accreditation is based on a commitment by the camp to undergo a thorough review of its operations – from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The American Camp Association has created a website for parents and families which includes tips on getting your camper ready for camp.
