GSNCA To Sell Camp Coleman and other Properties

Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama has made some major decisions about the Council properties, including the Council Offices/Shop and our Girl Scout Camps.  Please visit this website to hear a webcast from our CEO and read the first issue of Property Updates, a monthly publication that will be used to communicate any news regarding our properties. 


There's a lot more information on the website, but here's the broad outline of what's planned: 



Property Resting/Divesting Plan
PURPOSE:  To provide an enhanced camp experience with the reduced cost of fewer 
facilities so GSNCA can be the best at providing a valuable leadership experience for 
girls that is fun and relevant in a safe environment. This is a three-phase plan.


Phase 1: June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013
• Retain an office in Florence.
• Leased horses at Camp Coleman will return to owner at the end of August and 
personal horses will also be removed from the properties. 
• Obtain appraisals for all properties.
• Divest of the following properties:
– Birmingham Service Center
– Camp Anderel (program ends August 31, 2012)
– Camp Tombigbee (program ends August 31, 2012)
• Minor renovations to the Huntsville Service Center:
– Shop/Reception area to increase visibility and security
• Look for new location for Birmingham Service Center. Location should increase 
visibility and space and include a meeting/event center.
• Use proceeds for: 
– Feasibility studies of Cottaquilla and/or KPC
– Capital repairs to Cottaquilla and KPC for continued use


Phase 2: June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014 – DESIGN PHASE
• Begin capital campaign feasibility study
• Close Gadsden office. Staff supported by Cottaquilla Service Center. Membership staff will be able to work from home.
• Divest of following properties:
– Camp Trico (program ends May 31, 2013)
– Camp Coleman (program ends May 31, 2013)
• Increase mobile shop(s) to cover more areas regularly
• Hold resident camps at Camp Cottaquilla and KPC.
• Assess girl transportation to resident camp and program events.
• Develop mobile programs to take it to the girls outside of Birmingham and 
Huntsville metro areas.
• Evaluate feasibility study for Camp Cottaquilla and KPC.


Phase 3: June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015 – BUILDING/IMPLEMENTATION 
• Expand resident camp, programs and activities at KPC and/or Cottaquilla based 
on feasibility study to include wish list of camp activities, 
OR

• Divest of both properties and begin design for new camp in central location of 
the Council.