Date: Sat Sep 19 2026 - Sun Sep 20 2026
Category:
- Community Service,
- Outdoor,
- Girl Scout Traditions,
- Life Skills,
- Leadership Development
Level:
- Brownies,
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors,
- Adults,
- Volunteers
Good Turn Weekend is now happening in the fall, too!
Every year, folks can spend a weekend volunteering to get Camp Koch cleaned up and visitor-ready! This autumn, we're taking time to deep-clean in places we don't get to focus on and ensuring that it is ready for groups visiting in cooler months. Clean-up takes place from 9 AM to 4 PM CT on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch will be served to all those volunteering. Come one or both days to make Camp Koch gleam for fall visitors. This is a great community service opportunity!
For this Good Turn Weekend, we will be offering the option to stay overnight! Accommodations are TBD but will include the cabins and platform tents. Adults planning to stay overnight are required to have a background check on file with GSSI no later than SEPTEMBER 14, 2026.
Individuals, families, groups, organizations, and troops are welcome to join! Participants must be in Grade 2 or above to participate. Troop leaders and/or families are responsible for the supervision of their own youth. Troops in attendance must maintain proper ratio at all times, and troop leader(s) must bring all required permission forms for girls.
👧 WHO: Participants must be in Grade 2 or above to participate. Local groups are welcome!
You don't need to be a Girl Scout to volunteer for this community service opportunity.
📍 WHERE: Camp Koch
Cannelton, IN
📅 WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 9 AM-4 PM CT | Sunday, September 20, 9 AM-4 PM CT
📝 TO RSVP: If you, your group, family, troop, or organization would like to help, please RSVP by submitting your information through the online form.
⚠️ RSVP DEADLINE: RSVP by September 14, 2026
‼️ REQUIREMENTS: ALL individuals MUST sign a Permission Form to attend.
Forms will be included in your confirmation email and must be completed and submitted online by September 14, 2026.
Troops in attendance MUST maintain proper girl-to-adult ratio at all times, and troop leader(s) MUST bring all required permission forms for girls.
ALL adults staying overnight are REQUIRED to have a background check on file with GSSI no later than September 14, 2026.
NOTE: If needed, volunteer hours will be authorized/signed off by GSSI.
What to Wear or Bring:
- Clothes that can get dirty
- Closed-toed shoes
- Hat or Bandana
- Bug spray
- Reusable water bottle
- Work gloves
- Broom(s)
- Snacks (if needed)
Donations Needed (optional):
- Broom(s)
- Swiffer Pads and Spray
- Cleaning supplies
NOTE: If you would like to donate supplies but cannot attend Good Turn Weekend, please call the council office to schedule a drop-off time. Donations can be brought to the council office in Evansville.
It takes many hands to get this big project done, so we hope you will join us to spruce up our beloved camp!
Questions? Contact Mary Birkhead at mbirkhead@girlscouts-gssi.org, or call the council office at 812-421-4970.
