The history at Camp Dellwood runs deep, and we are excited to have you join us on this journey of history! The Camp Dellwood History Patch Program kit contains everything you need to complete the kit on your own. In addition to the activities in the kit, you will receive a code to reserve a day of hiking at Camp Dellwood to complete the curriculum! This is a great opportunity to get your troop/family outside to enjoy the fresh air and learn about our history, too! (Each Girl Scout/sibling will need her/his own kit to complete the activities)
The land that Camp Dellwood is built on has as much history as Girl Scouts itself. The area was home to Native Americans from the Delaware Tribe. In 1821, the land that became Dellwood, as well as the surrounding area, was bought by Jacob Pugh and his son, Isaac Pugh, both from North Carolina. In 1925, the Indianapolis Girl Scout council purchased the property through funds provided by Dorothy Dell.
Take a hike down the Wildflower Trail and you will learn many interesting things about Camp Dellwood. The hike takes about half a day, so plan accordingly. The Wildflower Hike self-guided packet can be found online to be printed or read from a phone or tablet.