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Camp Louise


Camp Louise

195 Hawk Road | Shickshinny, PA 18655

Founded in 1959, Camp Louise is located near Berwick in Columbia County. The 340 acre site has a 25 acre lake, hiking trails and walking paths. The woods offer great natural diversity with many species of wildlife. Canoes and kayaks are available for use on the lake. The camp can accommodate up to 272 people in the summer, and 126 in the winter. There is also space available for up to 500 people for daytime events. Details about available rental facilities are listed below.

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Year Round Facilities
 
Seasonal Facilities
Hemlock House
  • Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 25 people on mattresses on the floor
  • Kitchen with stove, refrigerator and microwave
  • Water is available nearby
  • Attached composting toilets

Wise Lodge

  • Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 26 people on mattresses on the floor
  • Kitchen with stove, refrigerator and microwave
  • Water is available nearby
  • Flush toilets located nearby

The Health Center

  • Sleeping accommodations for up to 11 people on bunk beds
  • Full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and sink
  • Bathroom with shower and flush toilet

  Birches
  • Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on cots
  • Charcoal grill for cooking
  • Water is available nearby
  • Two showers are located nearby
  • Composting toilets located nearby
Chickadee
  • Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 32 people on cots
  • Dining fly and fire ring for cooking
  • Refrigerator is available nearby
  • Composting toilet located nearby
Chipmunk Hollow
  • Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on cots
  • Fire ring for cooking
  • Limited refrigeration is available
  • Composting toilets located nearby
Cook’s Cabin
  • Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people on bunk beds
  • No kitchen or cooking facilities
  • Attached bathroom with showers and flush toilets (seasonal hot and cold water)
Deer Run
  • Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on cots
  • Fire ring for cooking
  • Limited refrigeration is available
  • Water is available nearby
  • Composting toilets located nearby
Dining Hall
  • Seating capacity for 200 people and is available for day use only
  • Includes use of full commercial kitchen and all utensils
  • Composting toilets are located nearby
Firefly
  • Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 24 people on bunk beds
  • Fire ring for cooking
  • Water available nearby in the summer
  • Bathrooms with flush toilets
Needles
  • Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on cots
  • Charcoal grill for cooking
  • Limited refrigeration is available
  • Bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks located nearby
Pool and Shower house
  • Separate application and fee apply
  • Certified lifeguards are required
Whispering Pines
  • Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 16 people on bunk beds
  • Cooking shelter with charcoal grill for cooking
  • Water available nearby
  • Bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks located nearby
Yakima
  • Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 24 people on cots
  • Cooking shelter with stove, refrigerator and sink with seasonal running water
  • Composting toilets located nearby

Activities at camp
 
Things to do near camp
  • Boating, canoeing and kayaking
  • Fishing (campers must provide equipment)
  • Geo Caching (arrange to use Grab-n-Go kits)
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife observation

 
  • Bloomsburg Fair (Last week in September)
  • Bloomsburg University
  • Briar Creek Lake and Park
  • PPL Wetlands and State Park

ACA Accredited

Camp Louise is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and also meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Girl Scouts of the USA.



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