It All Started When…

Our camp just celebrated 60 years at Camp Sugar Hollow! We love the community we live in, and we are looking forward to the next 60 years!

In 1959, our camp was born. Director Marjorie Webber and her team founded camp, helped build our facilities, and developed the program we still hold dear to our hearts.

Way Back When

Before becoming a camp, Sugar Hollow was part of a farm. George Rex was part of the team who scouted potential properties and shared that the property still had the old farmhouse and a working well when our camp started.

1959 - A Camp is Born

Camp Sugar Hollow made its official debut. Running Creek platform tents were erected, and day camps began. The field was cleared later that year.

1960 - Patterson Hall Built

Campers carried most of the stones for the chimney from the swimming hole themselves. Camp Hall was later renamed Patterson Hall in honor of former camp director team, Gretchen and Richard Patterson.

1961 - Running Creek Shelter Built

Running Creek was expanded to include a shelter for units and cooking.

1962 - Rocky Top Shelter Built

Rocky Top was expanded to include a shelter for units

1964 - Camp Continues to Grow

Camp now includes a workshop, two privies, and a swimming hole across the street in addition to Camp Hall (Patterson Hall), Cook Shelter (Running Creek Shelter), Rocky Top Shelter, and the well.

1967 - Running Creek Latrines Built

The privy behind Running Creek was replaced with a latrine and bath house.

1979 - MultiPurpose Built

MultiPurpose was added for four-season camping and camp cooking, along with an adjourning apartment for camp directors.

1987 - Sally Rex Shelter Built

Named for the wife of George Rex for her 33 years of dedicated service to Girl Scouting, Sally Rex Shelter created additional gathering space in the field. One of the Rocky Top tents was also converted into a cabin.

1989 - Camp Life Flourishes

Camp now included a primitive camping area between MultiPurpose and Rocky Top. Another Rocky Top tent was converted into a cabin this year.

1992 - Skippy’s Shelter Built

A concrete court was added to the field in 1990, and Skippy’s Shelter was later added in 1992 for large group meals and activities.

1993 - Rocky Top Converts to Cabins

All four Rocky Top cabins are complete and ready for campers.

2020-2022 - Upgrades Abound!

While camp went virtual in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many projects occurred around camp. Since then, many more have gotten underway. Upgrades include a new flag pole, conversion of the Art Barn from storage to activity space, a new hammock unit, trail blazing, and painting of Patterson Hall. And more is yet to come!

Sugar Hollow Day Camp Program

Our program’s roots run deep, and our program still includes crafts, games, nature, dramatics, hikes, singing, cookouts, and archery!