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Camp Oak Spring, Somerset, NJ

This camp property is 120-acres of grass and hills bordering the Delaware-Raritan Canal. We offer summer day camp, troop camping, family camping, and you can host events at this location. At Oak Spring, you’ll find yourself canoeing, shooting archery, climbing the rock tower, gliding down the zip line, and geocaching with friends.

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Questions? Please email Customer Care at customercare@gscsnj.org

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Activities at Oak Spring

Please note that with any activity requested, payment is required prior to participation. Activities must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Activities are dependent upon times, instructors, and availability. We will do our best to accommodate your group!

Archery

Archery: Each session can accommodate up to 18 people. Session is approximately one hour. Instructor included. Available April-October. Girl Scout Juniors and up. 
Capacity: 18
Pricing:  GS $60  |  Outside Groups $70

Tractor Ride

Hay Ride: Each ride can accommodate up to 20 people and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Available April-October (weather permitting). 
Capacity: 20
Pricing:  GS $40  |  Outside Groups $50 

Rock Tower

Rock Tower: Maximum of 25 people / session. The rock tower must be scheduled in advance as it is shared between other camps. Large groups, Service Units and Council program will have priority when reservations are made. Weight limit 40-220 lbs. Safety harness must properly fit participant. (April-October). Girl Scout Daisies and up. 
Capacity: 25
Pricing:  GS $60  |  Outside Groups $90 

Zip Line

Zip Line: Maximum of 18 people/hour. Certified Instructors are required for this activity. Weight 40-220 lbs. Safety harness must properly fit participant. For Girl Scout Daisies and up. (April-October) 
Capacity: 18
Pricing:  GS $60  |  Outside Groups $110 

Canoeing

Canoeing: 18 people at a time. Certified instructor included. Life jackets are provided and must be worn. Available April - October weather permitting. Brownies and up. Daisies can be passenger with adults only. 
Capacity: 18
Pricing:  GS $60  |  Outside Groups $110 

For canoeing please wear boat shoes, closed-toe and nonslip hiking/sport sandals with heel strap, or water socks or shoes (no flip-flops).

On Demand Programming

Looking for a more customized experience to fit the needs of your troops? Reach out to Camp Oak Spring's Camp Director, Amanda Kelly, to discuss additional On Demand programming available for your group.

Amanda Kelly | akelly@gscsnj.org

On Demand programming could include, but is not limited to:

  • Specific badge work

Rentable Sites

Main House: Capacity 24; 2-story frame house. First Floor - kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, basement program area, and ½ bath.  Second floor - 5 bedrooms with bunk beds, “Leader’s bedroom” with 2 twin beds, 2 bathrooms. The kitchen includes pots, pans, dishes, and flatware. Outdoor fire ring available for use. 
Pricing:  GS $185  |  Outside Groups $370

Troop House: Capacity 14; Single story building with electricity and heat, fireplace, fridge, stove, microwave, eating area.  Large single room w/bunk beds. A few stairs at entry points. Water and Port-O-John outside; fire ring, picnic tables. 
Pricing:  GS $90  |  Outside Groups $180

Ash Grove: 6 tents with a capacity of 24 (no cots or mattresses); 2 fire rings; handicapped accessible fire ring & 3 handicapped accessible platform tents. Refrigerator available in Shelter. Near Wash House for flush toilets (April – October).  
Pricing:  GS $90  |  Outside Groups $180

Tamarack: 6 tents with a capacity of 24 (no cots or mattresses); 2 fire rings. Refrigerator available in Shelter. Near Wash House for flush toilets (April – October). 
Pricing:  GS $90  |  Outside Groups $180

Sky Top Yurt: Capacity 20 (no mattresses); large round tent with electricity; fire ring; picnic tables.  Refrigerator available in Shelter.  Near Wash House for flush toilets (April – October). 
Pricing:  GS $100  |  Outside Groups $200

Lenape Yurt: Capacity 20 (no mattresses); large round tent with electricity; fire ring; with large deck and picnic tables, near Wash House for flush toilets (April – October). 
Pricing:  GS $100  |  Outside Groups $200

Deer Run: Capacity 24; 6 Acorn Cabins with wooden bunks and mattresses; near Wash House for flush toilets (April – October), fire ring, picnic tables. 
Pricing:  GS $100  |  Outside Groups $200

Stu Site: Suggested Capacity 12; Pitch your own tent – fire ring and picnic tables. Near Wash House for flush toilets (April – October). 
Pricing:  GS $30  | Outside Groups $60

Kishux Site ‘training site’: Suggested Capacity 24; Pitch your own tent – multiple fire rings and picnic tables. Use of Quonset Hut is included. (April-October)
Pricing:  GS $80  |  Outside Groups $160

Dogwood: 5 tents; capacity of 20 (no cots or mattresses); picnic tables; near latrine and Port-O-Johns, 2 fire rings.  (April-October)
Pricing:  GS $70  |  Outside Groups $140

White Oak - Whispering Pines: 4 tents; capacity of 20 (no cots or mattresses); pavilion with picnic tables; 2 fire rings; near latrine and Port-O-Johns. (April-October)
Pricing:  GS $65  |  Outside Groups $130

Tall Timbers: Suggested Capacity 24. Pitch your own tent: fire ring and picnic tables; Latrine. (April-October)
Pricing:  GS $60  |  Outside Groups $120

Paddock: Suggested Capacity 24. Pitch your own tent: fire ring and picnic tables; Port-o-John. (April-October)
Pricing:  GS $60  |  Outside Groups $120


Additional Amenities

Sports Field:  Common Use Area.  No Fee

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