Come experience the fun and friendship of troop camping! The campgrounds are beautiful in every season and our staff is ready to welcome you to the finest that Camp Hawthorn Hollow has to offer year-round.
All troop camping downloads including an availability calendar, reservation guide and rental forms, and other resources are available at the bottom of the page.
The challenge course will open for the 2008 season on weekends beginning April 26, 2008 through October 18, 2008. Troops can utilize the course while camping overnight at Hawthorn Hollow or for a day trip.
The reservation procedure for camping, day use, and reserving activities is outlined below. Also, be sure to read our rental agreement which will be provided to you with your confirmation packet for updated information.
Troop Camping Reservations
1. Fill out a rental form, located in the Hawthorn Hollow Reservation Guide. Guides can be downloaded or requested from the Service Center and Camp Hawthorn Hollow. Submit it to Camp Hawthorn Hollow (mail, fax, or drop off). Reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Camp Hawthorn Hollow is located at 1046-B Mayer Rd. Columbus, MI 48063. Phone: (810) 367-3318 Fax: (810) 367-6371.
2. Select a check-in time*. Check-ins take place in 15-minute intervals between 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday (ex: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, etc.) Saturday check-ins take place starting at 9:00 a.m. Schedule check-out times at 15-minute intervals no later than 5:00pm Saturday or starting at 10:30 a.m. and no later than 2:00 p.m. Sunday. If another group had already requested your check-in/out times your confirmation will indicate this, and your times will be changed to the next available slot. Troops should arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
*Summer check-in/check-out times (June 19 - August 9, 2009): Select check-in times starting at 7:00pm. The last check-out time on Sunday is 12:00 noon. Food Service and Handi Hall rental are not available during these summer weekends.
3. A non-refundable deposit is due with reservation of each rental unit as follows:
Handi Hall: $50
Staff Lodge/Modern Lodge: $50
Seasonal Village: $50
Day Site Use: $20
Primitive Tent Site: $20
4. Deposits are due for each building or rental unit with the rental form and are non-refundable at any time and non-transferrable after the building cancellation period has ended, which is no later than 30 days before your camping dates. There will be no refunds issued of any kind, for any balances paid or unpaid, after this 30 day final payment date.
5. Reservations made less than 30 days prior to a camp date must be paid in full at the time of reservation. There will be no refunds issued after this 30 day final payment due date.
6. For Overnight Site Use including, Handi Hall, Lodge, Staff Lodge, and Seasonal Village rentals each troop must have a person(s) in place during check-in and remaining on site for the duration of the camping trip until check-out is completed that:
7. For Tent Site rentals each troop must have a person(s) in place during check-in and remaining on site for the duration of the camping trip that:
8. For groups organizing events or neighborhood gatherings of 200 or more a Level II first aider is required as well as a level I First Aider and an adult who has completed Basic Outdoor Skills for each living unit. (see page 37 in SafetyWise)
9. Troops and neighborhoods will receive a confirmation packet that includes:
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Confirmed check-in/out times and final balance due
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Rental agreement and signature page (to be signed and returned with final balance 30 days before your camping date)
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Directions to Camp
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Trading Post price list
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Information about upcoming programs and events
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Living Unit Assignment form (for neighborhood events only)
10. Activity reservations are accepted up to 8 weeks in advance. If activities are being reserved a separate activity schedule with permission forms, if applicable, will be sent to you 6 weeks before your camping trip. Challenge course permission slips and needs assessments can also be downloaded below.
11. A Group Trip Application must be submitted and approved (by your NM, NSU, Area Manager, or Council staff member, as applicable to each Council's procedure) no later than 6 weeks before your camping trip. A copy of the approved Trip Application must be returned with your final payment and rental agreement signature page, 30 days before your camping date. A finalized group roster and current CPR/First Aid certification cards will be requested by staff during check-in at the Camp office. Troops are responsible for bringing and carrying their own first aid supplies.
