Who We Are:

Juliette Gordon Low, founder, organized the first group of girls on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Girl Scouts of the USA was incorporated in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 1915 and was chartered by the United States Congress on March 16, 1950.

Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls – where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self worth.

Today, there are nearly 4 million Girl Scouts – 2.8 million girl members and 955,000 adult members in the United States. Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 144 countries. For more information on Girl Scouts of the USA, contact www.GirlScouts.org.

GSTTC History

Girl Scouts of Tribal Trails Council was chartered by the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1961. The Council is charged with the responsibility of administering Girl Scouting in a seven county area of north-central Indiana. We serve Cass, Carroll, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Pulaski, and Wabash Counties. Girl Scouts of Tribal Trails Council annually serves over 2,970 girls and over 775 Adults.

The Council operates two properties; the Little House shop in Kokomo, which is leased from the City of Kokomo Parks Department, and the Wildwood Program Center in Logansport.

Little House Shop

We are here to help you with all of your Girl Scout product needs, including uniforms, insignia, badges, T-shirts, and lots of fun stuff for girls and adults.

Wildwood Program Center

The Wildwood Program Center is located on the south side of Logansport, Indiana. It consists of 40 acres, mostly wooded and offers many opportunities for group activities and learning about nature. Wild animals abound, including deer, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, and a variety of birds and other animals too numerous to list. There are lots of trails for hiking, places for sleeping and even a bird blind for watching your feathered friends. Many of these facilities are in demand, so get your reservation in early by contacting the Logansport office.

Dunbar Basement Program Area

The walkout basement at the Dunbar Center is our first stop. It has a large multi-purpose room, a kitchen, a smaller activity room, with handicapped-accessible bathrooms and showers. It’s the perfect place for your next troop overnight event. The large multi-purpose room can be arranged for large group meetings, sleeping on padded mats, dining, or you can clear the furniture away for your favorite games. The kitchen is convenient for storing, preparing, and serving meals or snacks. And when you’re done inside, just open the door to the great outdoors of Wildwood.

Green Pavilion

Across the parking lot from the Dunbar Center, you find the Green Pavilion. It is one of the older structures at Wildwood and has lots of room for group activities. It has natural ventilation which is accessed by opening wooden awnings along the sides of the building, letting the fresh air flow throughout. It has room for multiple activities at the same time and is a favorite spot for warm-weather fun.

Studio of Dreams

The Studio of Dreams has had several functions and names over the years. Some of you remember it as the Cookie Hut, because it was built with cookie money. Others think of it as a ranger house. In the past 2 years it has become a program center, and has colorful walls thanks to some talented girls in the Council. The Studio of Dreams is the regular meeting place for several troops at Tribal Trails and provides space for smaller groups who want a more cozy setting. Besides the main room, it has a full kitchen, bathroom, and two smaller rooms. We are hoping to have a computer lab set up in one of the rooms in the near future. The Studio of Dreams will soon be getting new exterior siding, thanks to an anonymous corporate donor. If you haven’t seen the Studio of Dreams lately, stop by and have a look – you may not recognize the place!

Yurt 

For several years, the board and staff at Tribal Trails have hoped to put up a yurt at Camp Wildwood. The dream has become a reality, thanks to many generous donations and a lot of help from our friends. The Yurt was constructed in the fall of 2005 and is definitely a unique and beautiful addition to our camp. What is a yurt, you ask? Basically, a yurt is a place for girls to stay in the woods, yet have some of the comforts and security of home. Our yurt is 20 feet in diameter and can sleep 12 – 14 people. It has 2 doors, windows, is insulated, and the doors can be locked for security. We plan to install a sidewalk and ramp to make it accessible for everyone. Make your reservations soon for your group to use the yurt!

Camping

Camping at the Wildwood Program Center is a tradition for many Girl Scout families. There are multiple campsites, with plenty of room for tents, hiking the trails, singing around the campfire and stargazing. Getting away from it all should always be this much fun!

 Wild Birds at Wildwood

In 2004 and 2005, Girl Scouts of Tribal Trails Council received a grant from GSUSA for a great program for all nature lovers. We were able to construct an interpretive bird trail, complete with bird houses and a bird blind for optimal viewing. Walking along the interpretive trail, you will find information about the vegetation as well as birds in the area. The bird blind is adjacent to a wetland area where many birds gather.