Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Tecumseh Council # 439 Tecumseh Council #439 326 S. Thompson Ave. Springfield, OH 45506 (937) 325-6449 Camp Hugh Taylor Birch 4057 Swimming Pool Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-7126 If you would like to make a reservation or need more information, please call the Tecumseh Council Service Center at (937) 325-6449. In 1932, Camp Hugh Taylor Birch began with 25-acres of land and a vision. Today, Camp Birch has grown to encompass 440 acres of woodland that serves our Scouting and non-scouting communities on a year-round basis. Camp Birch replete with a dining hall that serves 300, an Olympic size swimming pool, a 10- acre lake, and many other facilities is our outdoor facility that we use to teach character, citizenship, personal fitness, and environmental awareness. Besides our Cub and Boy Scouts, Camp Birch is used by churches, schools, other youth groups, the National Guard and college organizations. Every weekend, 10 to 15 different groups are camping or using the Adams Training Building, our training and educational center, for meetings. Several renovations have been completed recently at Camp Birch, including new shower and restroom facilities. Four new modern cabins with similar facilities have also been built. Adjacent to Clifton Gorge, John Bryan State Park and Glen Helen Nature Preserve, Camp Hugh Taylor Birch is an integral part of 2,000 continuous acres of natural woodlands. The United States Air Force Museum is located less than an hour's drive from Camp Birch.
CAMPSITE Baden Powell Black Hoof Blue Jacket Cornstalk Dan Boone Kit Carson Lagonda Miami Red Hawk Shawnee Simon Kenton Wyandot Fallen Timbers $30.00 per night 40 person capacity per campsite - groups larger than 40 people must reserve two sites Adirondacks (pioneer style lean-to shelters) are located in Blue Jacket, Kit Carson, Shawnee, and Fallen Timbers campsites Vault latrines are in easily accessible locations Water is available from a nearby frost-free faucet Ground fires are permitted in designated fire rings Tents are not provided RUSTIC CABINS Blue Jacket Daniel Boone Kit Carson Wyandot $40.00 per night Camping outside cabin is at the campsite rate Approximately 15 person sleeping accommodations (no bunks or cots provided) Cabins are approximately 14 x 30 Rustic cabins, concrete floors, and large open-air windows with shutters that can be opened or closed Interior and exterior lights, and one 20 amp outlet Water at cabin year round, wood stove for heat, folding table, and benches PINETREE LODGE $120.00 per night Approximately 24 person sleeping accommodations on bunk beds Cement block building, cement floor, and screened glass windows Full restroom facilities, wood stove for heat, refrigerator, and microwave Limited tent camping outside cabin is available at the campsite rate
DELUXE CABINS Fields Martin Pratt Tecumseh $65.00 per night Approximately 10 person sleeping accommodations (8 on bunk beds, 2 on cots) Two bedrooms, sitting area with table and chairs, and full restroom facilities Heated, small refrigerator, microwave, electric griddle, coffee maker, outdoor fire pit, and porch Fields and Tecumseh are handicapped accessible ADAMS BUILDING $220.00 per night Approximately 28 person sleeping accommodations on bunk beds (45 person maximum) Insulated wood frame building with a cement floor Two bathrooms with showers Heated by oil furnace, two ceiling fans, porch, and large meeting room with fireplace Full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, plates, pots and pans (no utensils or cups) Must pay Adams Building fee for all persons even if tent camping around building TURNER BUILDING $275.00 per day for conferences, weddings or overnight accommodations Approximately 60 person sleeping accommodations (no bunks or cots provided) Seats 200+ Heated and air conditioned, full restroom facilities, kitchen, WiFi and full A/V equipment Handicapped accessible, large porches, outdoor fire pit and easy access from parking lot
DINING HALL ONLY $50.00 per day Seats 300 Full restroom facilities and large fireplace DINING HALL KITCHEN $250.00 per day $20.00 per hour cleanup charge if necessary Available May 15th to October 15th Full commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler and freezer Council certified person must be present, or paid staff supervision will be required Staff supervision costs $10.00 per hour per staff member ($50.00 minimum) A day is defined as a 24-hour period or portion thereof on a calendar day PAVILIONS Cargil Erwin $35.00 per day Seats 50+ (each) at picnic tables Easy access from parking lot to Erwin, easy access from lake to Cargil COPE COURSE $15 per Scout for the Low COPE Course $25 per Scout for the High COPE Course $35 per Scout for the Low & High COPE Courses Available March to December Reservations may be made by contacting Rich Diesslin, Cope Director, at (937) 429-0139 Participants must be 13 years or older Group size must be between 10 to 45 for Low COPE and 10 to 30 for High COPE or Low & High Non-Profit and Business groups are also welcome
COUNCIL RING $35.00 per day Seats 300 Electricity and lights CLIMBING TOWER $10.00 per person Available March to December The Tower may only be used under the supervision of a BSA certified Climbing Director or Lead Climbing Instructor (contact the Council Service Center to arrange for qualified supervision) A $100 prepaid minimum is required to make a reservation POOL $1.50 per person Available June 15th to August 1st Group must provide a minimum of one adult with BSA or YMCA Lifeguard certificate AND at least one adult with a current Safe Swim Defense training A minimum of 2 adults must be present, and a 1 adult / 8 youth ratio is required LAKEFRONT $3.00 per craft (canoe or rowboat) Available April 1st to October 31st Equipment provided includes PFD, paddles, oars, and watercraft 10 acre Martin Lake Fishing (catch and release only)
ARCHERY and BB GUN Archery $100 per 3 hour session BB Gun $50 per 3 hour session Available April 1st to October 31st Fees include the rental and use of range, all equipment and ammo provided A council approved Range Officer must be on hand throughout use of the range A minimum of 2 adults must be present, and a 1 adult / 8 youth ratio is required RIFLE and SHOTGUN Rifle $100 per 3 hour session Shotgun $75 per 3 hour session Rifle available year round Shotgun available April 1st to October 31st Fees include the use of range and equipment Person holding a BSA or NRA Range Director card or equivalent military certification must be on hand throughout the use of the range A minimum of 2 adults must be present, and a 1 adult / 8 youth ratio is required Units to provide own ammunition and clays ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A roster of all persons attending camp must be turned in at check-in Fees must be paid for all persons using facilities, day program or overnight use If your reservation must be cancelled, do this 4 weeks prior to your reservation date or your fees will be forfeited If you are a no-show, your fees will be forfeited Only one car is permitted to campsite Blackout periods apply due to Council sponsored events for both Scout groups and non-scout groups Cots can be rented for $3 per cot DIRECTIONS TO CAMP BIRCH From I-70 take ST RT 68 S towards Xenia As you enter Yellow Springs turn left onto ST RT 343 Turn right onto Swimming Pool Road Camp Birch is located on the right at the end of the road