Camp Caloosa
Located in North Fort Myers, Camp Caloosa was acquired in 1971 and consists of 80 beautiful acres. Camp Caloosa is a place where Girl Scouts can play, grow, and learn. The total camp capacity is 131. The camp has a small lake, many trails, a sports field, rainforest for cooling off, restrooms with shower facilities, and sleeping accommodations. Camp Caloosa has both canoes and kayaks for use on its lake.
Rental of entire camp includes: All sites (Lodge, Chanyatah Chalet, Flamingo Flats, Pelican Perch, Quail Run (tent site) and Timberford (tent site).
Lodge
Capacity: 15
Amenities:
- A/C enclosed building
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Sleeping mats
- Lights
- Fans
- TV/DVD player
- Tables and chairs
- Picnic tables
- Cookware
- Cooking Method Options:
- Shared fire circle (provide own wood)
- Grill (provide own charcoal)
- Propane stove (provide own propane fuel, 16.4 oz.)
Chalet
Capacity: 16 - One large sleeping room (14 cots) for the girls and small separate sleeping room for adults (2 beds).
Amenities:
- Adult room - 2 beds, restroom, table/chairs
- A/C in sleeping area
- Lights
- Fans
- Individual troop house with refrigerator (located downstairs)
- Picnic tables
- Shared bathhouse
- Cookware
- Cooking Method Options:
- Shared fire circle (provide own wood)
- Grill (provide own charcoal)
- Propane stove (provide own propane fuel, 16.4 oz.)
Pelican Perch and Flamingo Flats
Capacity: 18 per site (Four cabins: cabin 1 sleeps 6, other cabins sleep 4)
Amenities:
- No A/C
- Fans
- One electrical outlet in Cabin #1
- Lights
- Shared bathhouse
- Shared troop house with 2 refrigerators, 1 per site
- Picnic tables
- Cookware
- Cooking Method Options:
- Shared fire circle (provide own wood)
- Grill (provide own charcoal)
- Propane stove (provide own propane fuel, 16.4 oz.)
Timberford and Quail Run (tent sites)
Capacity: 32 per tent site
Amenities:
- Must bring own tents
- No A/C
- Shared bathhouse
- Small troop house with refrigerator
- Cookware
- Cooking Method Options:
- Shared fire circle (provide own wood)
- Grill (provide own charcoal)
Equipment
Equipment - Age Level: Girl Scout Brownies and up
(For photos & detail please visit “…more” for Archery, Canoes and Kayaks)
- Troops: Archery, Canoes and Kayaks are available in 2-hour time blocks. Two free time blocks with overnight camp stay. Day Use or additional time blocks are priced at $25 for 2-hours.
- Service Units: All camp equipment is included with reservation at no fee with overnight camp stay and provision of appropriately certified facilitators.
Canoe or Kayak - Per Safety Activity Checkpoints - Ensure participants are able to Swim: Participants' swimming abilities are classified and clearly identified (for instance, with colored headbands to signify beginners, advanced swimmers, etc.) at council-approved sites, or participants provide proof of swim test certification. In the absence of swim test certification, a swim test is conducted before or on the day of the activity. Parent/caregiver of girl must sign the Waiver for Water Activities form and provide it to the event coordinator prior to event.
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