Camp Friedlander

Camp Friedlander Boy Scout Summer Camp

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Directions to Camp Friedlander

Camp Friedlander Orienteering Course

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Facilities

The Camp Friedlander Dining Hall is ideal for trainings, Blue and Gold Banquets, Courts of Honor, wedding receptions, family reunions, or just about any major event.  A large deck provides for outdoor dining.  

The building is air-conditioned with seating for 600 people.  An industrial kitchen makes meal preparation for large groups possible. Soft drink fountains and coffee pots can be reserved.  Full AV support, including a projector, wireless microphone, and DVD player, is also available.

The 18-acre Lake Marge Schott is home to plenty of water activities including swimming, fishing, sail boating, kayaking, and canoeing.  Many of the campsites are located on the lakefront.  A boathouse and shelter are nearby for program use.  Lifeguards must be on duty for swimming and boating.  (The camp can provide lifeguards if needed.)

The Olympic-size swimming pool is open between June and September.  We have plenty of pool toys for use including a basketball and volleyball nets.  Lifeguards must be on duty to use the pool.  (The camp can provide lifeguards if needed.)

Smaller cabins have four bunk beds, two wardrobes, and a writing desk on each side. Each cabin has two sides.  Cabins are heated and have high-speed internet access. 

Larger cabins can sleep up to six people and have a full bathroom, table and chairs, a writing desk, and high-speed internet access.  These cabins are heated and air-conditioned.  Meals can be prepared at a small kitchen unit with a refrigerator.  There are two sides to each cabin.

There are a total of 23 campsites at Camp Friedlander with varying capacities. Traditional campsites are located near the lakefront or in more secluded locations in the woods.  Each canvas tent holds two campers and is raised on a wooden platform.  Tents hold two cots with mattresses.  







 

There are 2 tree house campsites. Tree houses are open air buildings that are comfortable for winter camping, but still offer a primitive feel.  












The tree houses have eight bunks each.













Every campsite has a shelter with picnic tables, a fire ring, a water pump, and a nearby shower house.

The amphitheater has a 500-person seating capacity and a spectacular view of the lake. A large campfire ring makes for a great evening program.  Audio-visual support is available and the amphitheater is a short walk down the hill from the Dining Hall.

Eagle's Nest

Camp Friedlander is the perfect place to hold your group's next meeting, campout, or event, and camping is free for Scout units and their chartering organizations!  Download the Camp Facility Price List to view rental capacities and fees.  Camping and program equipment is also available for rental.  Download the Camp Equipment Price List for more details.

All Dan Beard Council camps are operated under the policies and guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America.  Please be sure to read the Camp Usage Guidelines, Camp Vehicle Policy, and the Camp Firewood Policy to ensure your group is prepared for a great trip to camp.

Print out and complete the Application for Camp Usage to make your reservation. To check availability and make reservations, call Kate Morgan, Camping Secretary, at (513) 961-2336 ext. 217 or visit the Dan Beard Council Scout Service Center at 2331 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206.  Completed forms can be faxed to (513) 961-2688, but please call to check availability and make sure your fax was received.  Please note that payment is due at the time of your reservation.

All of the forms listed above, as well as maps to the camp can be downloaded together in the Camp Reservation Packet.  

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Weekend Getaway Special Offer - Get your friends and family together and join us at Camp Friedlander for a weekend stay in one of our luxurious Senior Staff Cabins (larger cabins) with sleeping facilities for up to six people.  You will also enjoy access to a small kitchenette for meal preparation.  All of this is offered for just six hours of service at the camp during your stay. This is a great way to help the camp and to stay for free at beautiful Camp Friedlander.  Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance to Lead Ranger/Manager, Jason Pigg, at 513-831-8311.  

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