Frequently asked questions.

  • Supporters of Camp Archbald (SoCA) is an association of Girl Scouts that seeks to support and conserve Camp Archbald for Girl Scouting. We are concerned about recent Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) decisions and recommendations regarding Camp Archbald, specifically: utilization, the sale of acreage, planned demolition of camp buildings, and the lack of programming at Camp Archbald.

  • No. SoCA is independent of Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA. We are an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

  • We work together to plan activities and events at Camp Archbald. Members of the group are all registered Girl Scouts, and all members who are supervising girls have clearances through GSHPA.

  • You can learn more on our website page here!

  • SoCA helps to maintain a list of volunteers who have certifications in the following areas:

    Animal Tracks

    Archery

    Backpacking

    Basic Outdoor Cooking

    Botany Identity

    Fire building

    High Ropes

    Hikes

    History of Camp Archbald

    Knots

    Lifeguarding

    Low Ropes

    Watercraft

    Please contact us at socamparchbald@gmail.com and note what type of certification you are looking for and we can help. If you would like to be added to our list of facilitators please e-mail mediaforsoca@gmail.com your name, certification organization, expiry date and contact information and we will add it to our list of Facilitator and Mentor Certifications

  • SoCA provided an engineer free of cost who completed an engineering study of the structures. The study was completed in fall of 2018 and shared with the administration at GSHPA.

  • Yes. Two parcels. One across the road from our entrance and One parcel on the opposite side of the lake, where “The Point” is. Fortunately, it was purchased by a member of the Ely family, who appreciates Camp Archbald and Girl Scouting.

  • Donations given to SoCA are used for a number of things in and around camp like maintenance, improvements, programming, resident camp, printing costs, hosting events and mailings to name a few things!

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  • Yes! You can sign up here.

  • Visit Preserve PA and check out the 2019 at risk list or read our press release here. 

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