Place to Promise Capital Campaign

The campaign to build a modern headquarters and revamped camping adventures designed to cater to the fierce spirit of today's girls! This isn't just about bricks and mortar; it's about building COURAGE and demolishing self-doubt.

Imagine a place where every girl finds her people. Where belonging isn’t a question. In this place, she embraces her uniqueness and releases her fears. Because here, she’s not just discovering herself, she’s becoming the best version of herself. Here, she’s not just dreaming – she’s doing. Places like this are more than just bricks and mortar – they are built upon limitless potential and endless possibilities. For her, these places are the epicenter of empowerment. Where she builds courage. Where she prepares to conquer the world. Get ready to witness the birth of a modern headquarters and revamped camping adventures. These are the Girl Scout places where we will conduct our most important work: demolishing self-doubt in girls forever.

The Need

■ Experiential Learning Hubs:

Girl Scout places serve as immersive learning environments where girls engage in hands-on experiences, fostering leadership, resilience, and teamwork through outdoor and indoor adventures and learning opportunities.

■ Digital Detox:

Girl Scout camps provide respite from digital overload, a place to connect in real life and take a break from the pressures of social media and cell phones. When girls disconnect from screens and tech, they can truly connect with themselves and the leader within.

■ Environmental Stewardship:

Camps provide a unique setting for girls to connect with nature, instilling a lifelong appreciation for the environment and planting the seed of environmental stewardship.

■ Safe and Inclusive Spaces:

Girl Scout places offer an atmosphere where girls develop confidence, independence, and crucial life skills in a supportive community.

■ Diverse Skill Development:

Camp and headquarters programs encompass a range of activities—from outdoor skills to STEM—that complement formal education and nurture well-rounded individuals.

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The Problem

Our current portfolio of camp and service center properties is well-loved and in need of repairs and updates due to years of use and limited resources. These cherished facilities are rare third-spaces for girls and truly integral to the Girl Scout Mission. The maturing of these infrastructures now poses a multitude of challenges that limit our opportunities for programming, such as:

Aging Facilities: Declining cabins, outdated facilities, worn-out amenities, and the rise of severe weather events jeopardize the safety and comfort of campers and staff.
Limited Program Opportunities: While the location is ideal, the physical condition of our current headquarters does limit diverse programming, and does not reflect an inviting and inspiring space for girls to gather.
Financial Impact: Lower income earned from camp rentals results in a higher operational cost for our camp properties, diverting funds away from other critical council functions like financial aid and girl-serving programs.
Environmental Impact: Without focus and attention, camps are at risk from the natural causes of nature and invasive species in the water and forests.

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Get ready to witness the birth of a modern headquarters and revamped camping adventures. These are the Girl Scout places where we will conduct our most important work: demolishing self-doubt in girls forever.

The Solution

Updated, upgraded, activated physical spaces that will emphasize belonging and inspire adventure. Think about what it feels like to walk into a place where you belong. A place that makes you feel excited about the future. That’s what we’re building – clean, safe, revitalized spaces where Girl Scouts can learn and grow.

■ Safety:

Upgrades to buildings and infrastructure will ensure the care, cleanliness and comfort girls, volunteers, and staff.

■ Growth of Program Opportunities and Outcomes

Learning outcomes will rise as attendance at camps and on-site programs grows. We will meet essential benchmarks toward socio-emotional learning and leadership development.

■ Environmental Stewardship:

Proactive stewardship will result in healthy pest-resistant forests and effective stormwater management.

■ Financial Gain:

As the capacity for earned income increases due to attractive rental options, this new revenue stream will, in turn, provide more revenue to serve girls and power amazing experiences.

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Place to Promise Featured Projects

Enhanced Infrastructure and Accessibility

Albany Service Center Headquarters Relocation and Improvement Create a modern, girl-friendly, and accessible space to house centralized programming and council staff teams
Camp Is-Sho-Da Renovations Upgrade the troop house, improve safety during storms, and improve amenities for campers’ comfort and safety
Lake Clear Camp Repairs Bring health standards up to compliance and make necessary infrastructure restorations to the dining hall, septic systems, and cabins

Camp Experience Enrichment

Hidden Lake Camp Renovations Enrich troop rental spaces, boost the camp experience
Camp Woodhaven Upgrades Install a new roof and deck to maintain facilities for quality camping experiences
Camp Is-Sho-Da Amplify outdoor cooking infrastructure within the units and replace the “covered wagons” rental unit with girl-selected featured camping structure to create a camp by girls, for girls

Safety and Sustainability Initiatives

Camp Is-Sho-Da Stormwater and Roadway Repairs Strengthen the safety of girls and volunteers during bad weather and augment camp accessibility for families and emergency vehicles to create a truly equitable and accessible camp experience
Vehicle Fleet Improvement, EV Chargers, and AEDs

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Are you ready to help eliminate self-doubt in girls forever? Your partnership in the campaign to restore the places and spaces essential to the Girl Scout Experience is an investment in the future of every girl in Northeastern New York. It’s a chance to champion her courage. To inspire her confidence. To nurture her character. To show her that you believe in her ability to make the world a better place.

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Named Investor: $1 Million (within 5-year period)

Number of Opportunities: 1

Make history by standing with Girl Scouts. The new headquarters of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York will serve as a hub of girl empowerment for girls across the Northeastern New York region. The funder will work collaboratively with GSNENY to choose a name that reflects the funder and the core values of the Girl Scout Mission.

Trailblazer Society: $50,000+ (Lead Donor)

As a Trailblazer, your contribution will power the transformation of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York’s facilities, creating state-of-the-art spaces for girl empowerment at headquarters and camps.

Gold Investor: $25,000-$49,999

Your Gold-level investment will ensure that infrastructure enhancements equal state-of-the-art facilities to promote enriched learning for girls, and support for the adults who encourage them.

Silver Investor: $10,000-$24,999

Your contribution at the Silver-level will ensure key safety upgrades of physical spaces to make them more welcoming and inclusive for girls.

Bronze Investor: $5,000-$9,999

Your support at the Bronze-level will provide enriching updates to camp and programming experiences that will ensure a supremely positive experience for girls and adults, making them eager to return.

For information about funding opportunities at each of the investment levels above, or to discuss how you can make a lasting impact through the Place to Promise Campaign, contact:

Brenda E. Episcopo, CEO - ceo@girlscoutsneny.org

Renee Isgro Kelly, Vice President of Fund Development -rkelly@girlscoutsneny.org

To support Girl Scouts at a level below the Bronze Investor, please:

Make a Gift to the Annual Campaign