Local Girl Scouts group announces plans to sell Camp Finbrooke

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland (GSMH) announced that they will be selling Camp Finbrooke, an outdoor program center that opened in 1963 near Rogersville.

The sale is part of a plan by the GSMH council to expand and strengthen local Girl Scouts programming and experiences in the long term.

GSMH also cites a gradual decline in traditional property usage in the last decade and a focus on community-based programs as to why they decided to sell the camp.

“This decision was made with careful consideration of both our mission and long-term goals,” said CEO Brigitte Scott in a news release. “We recognize the deep personal and historical connection many members and alumnae have with Finbrooke. Ultimately, we are making this decision to ensure more girls in more communities have access to meaningful, mission-aligned programming — especially in areas where growth and engagement are most needed.”  

Three Girl Scout outdoor program centers will still be in operation, and GSMH says they do not currently plan to sell any of their other properties.

“This is not the end of outdoor experiences for Girl Scouts in our region — it’s a shift in how we deliver them,” Scott said. “Our commitment to outdoor leadership, adventure, and community remains strong — and we are aligning our efforts to offer those experiences in the most effective and accessible ways possible.” 

The process of selling Camp Pinbrooke is expected to start in the Spring. The council says it will invite community members to share their memories, questions and reflections of the camp.