FORWARD TWP — Despite the fact it would likely be the last time Girl Scouts filled the cabins, fields and woods that make up Camp Redwing, laughter echoed through the trees as the camp came to life one more time.

Hundreds traveled through the woods on Sunday, Nov. 2, to say goodbye to the 123-acre camp, during its closing ceremony. The ceremony featured activities such as a scavenger hunt, crafts, s’mores, guided tours and more.

Lisa Shade, vice president of brand marketing for Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, said in September the organization made the decision to close and sell Camp Redwing due to high repair and maintenance costs.

“The decision to sell a camp is not made lightly and is done with input from local experts as well as through cost-benefit analysis,” Shade said at the

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