Our Girl Scout Council is the home to Amahami Outdoor Center. Amahami is located in Sanford, NY, about 45 minutes from Binghamton. The outdoor center consists of 9 camping facilities, 4 of which are fit for winter camping. All of our facilities have a kitchen shelter with fireplace, pit latrines, and picnic tables (with the exception of only one unit, Outpost, which has no fireplace.

Campsite Descriptions

• Viking Unit
  The Viking Unit includes six platform tents, one of which has a permanent roof and is set up for special needs campers. Viking is right on the shore of the camp's Lake Waletka (walleka), and is the unit closest to Fletcher Lodge.
• Viking Troophouse
  Viking Troophouse is part of the Viking Unit. This is one of the four winter camping facilities at Camp Amahami. The troophouse is a one room building with a wood stove, and handicap accessibility. It also includes a covered cooking/eating area outdoors.
• Lorelei
  Lorelei is the next unit clockwise around the lake. Lorelei is nicely set on the shore of Lake Waletka, and is surrounded by hemlock trees. Lorelei has six platform tents, a fire circle, and one of the nicest unit kitchens at Amahami. The cooking pavilion overlooks the lake.
• Explorer
  The Explorer Unit is located very close to the middle of everything. Explorer is very close to the shower house, Pat's Arts and Crafts, Lake Waletka, and the lodge. Explorer is a very nice unit with a huge kitchen and cooking facility. Along with a fireplace in the unit kitchen Explorer has a fire pit that is great for troop campfires. Explorer has five platform tents, and a troophouse. Explorer troophouse is a large one room building with heat and electricity and is perfect for winter camping.
• Robinhood
  Robinhood is the first unit heading up the hill. Robinhood has three eight person cabins, one six person cabin, and one platform tent. Robinhood is a great unit for first time campers, or fall camping, this unit is not suitable for winter camping.
• Pioneer
  Pioneer is located on the same road as Mountaineer and Robinhood. It is placed nicely between them. Pioneer has three eight person cabins and one platform tent. Pioneer has a very nice unit kitchen, and two fire pits. One of the pits is located near the unit kitchen, and the other one is down the hill a closer to the cabins.
• Mountaineer
  Mountaineer is on top of a hill and is a very large flat unit. Mountaineer has three platform tents, and two dome tents. These dome tents are permanent roofed domes on platforms and sleep up to five girls each.
• Outpost
  Outpost is one of the most primitive units and consists of four Adirondack style wooden and roofed lean to's. Outpost is equipped with running water latrines, a fire pit, and a unit kitchen. Outpost is the only unit not equipped with a fireplace within the unit kitchen. Outpost is a distance away from center camp. Driving out to the site is prohibited. It is quite a hike, but the unit is beautiful. During resident camp Outpost is usually where the CIT's stay, I guess it is because they are always staying up late and they don't want to keep the rest of the camp awake.
• Frances Rowe Troophouse
  Rowe Troophouse is a large winterized facility and is available for year round camping. This unit is sometimes referred to as "The Hilton in the Hills", it may have something to do with the fact that it is the only unit with flushing toilets. Rowe consists of two large bunk rooms each equipped with bunk beds (yes bunk beds) and each room can hold up to sixteen girls. Rowe also has two large bathrooms with sinks, toilets, showers, a large multi-purpose room and kitchen which includes two gas ranges, a refrigerator, a three bay sink, and lots of counter and cupboard space. This is a great unit to use for winter camping, and for those camping weekends when your troop doesn't feel like "roughing it"
• Fletcher Lodge
  Fletcher Lodge is a large multi-use building. It houses a large institutional kitchen, a dining hall, Site Directors quarters and a troop wing. Like all of the unit's at Amahami the lodge can be rented, and can be rented as a whole or by sections.
  Fletcher Troop Wing- The troop wing is an area of the lodge which has a variety of rooms flexible for many different size functions. The troop wing includes a family size kitchen including range/oven, triple sinks, refrigerator and some counter space. A shower plus full bathroom is located just off of the kitchen.
• Gladstone Pines
  It is a large winterized facility and is available for year-round camping. The unit has two bunk rooms, each equipped with 12 beds. There is also a Leader room that has four beds. The facility has two bathrooms with showers, full kitchen facilities to include dishware and cooking equipment. There is a washer and dryer.

How to reserve Amahami
1. Call (607) 724-6572 Ext. 106 (or stop in at) the Binghamton Service Center. Speak with the council Registrar to reserve Amahami.
2. Submit your deposit, and then you will be sent a Reservation form.
3. Complete and return the reservation form.
4. Send in your site fee balance two weeks prior to your trip.
5. You will be called by a Volunteer Site Director prior to your trip to confirm arrival and departure time.
The Site Director will be in camp throughout your entire stay.
6. Send in your Final Report of camping within three days of your stay at Amahami

So there you go, it is very easy to reserve your troop a spot at Amahami, or to reserve a quiet place for your company or organization. Please be sure to sign up and experience the beauty of Lake Waletka and her surroundings.

Camping Checklist

Sometimes in the rush of getting ready to leave for camp you forget some items that aren't necessary for survival, but would make your trip a little more comfortable. That is why I decided to put this little area on my web site. I figured that I could at least help out a little. Don't forget to always pack for appropriate weather conditions! Enjoy!

_pants and shorts
_shirts
_sweaters and sweatshirts
_sleepwear
_underwear ( always bring more than you think you will need)
_socks (bring at least a few extra pairs, cold or wet feet are no fun when your camping!)
_sneakers,hiking boots
_jacket (depending on season)
_hat (warm for winter, and baseball cap for summer)
_rain gear (ponchos not umbrellas)
_personal items
_soap
_shampoo
_conditioner
_towels
_washcloth
_toothbrush
_toothpaste
_brush
_deodorant
_pads and/or tampons
_sleeping bag
_mess kit (this includes silverware, plate, bowl, and cup)
_canteen or water bottle
_flashlight (with extra batteries)
_all prescription medications (should be given to troop leader)
_insect repellent