Why go to camp?
What girls say about camp!
"I discovered that showing who you are is better than anything." - Senior Girl Scout
"After going to camp for 10 summers in a row and sleeping under the stars, doing uncountable number of arts & crafts, learning campfire songs, swimming and boating and making so many new friends, there is no where else I'd want to spend my summer than at camp" - Ambassador Girl Scout
"Camp is the only place you can sing at the top of your lungs and dance to silly songs, get dirty in the mud and be proud of it!" - Camp Staff
"We loved and cherished every moment at camp." - Junior Girl Scout
"I discovered the stars at camp!" - Brownie Girl Scout
"I love seeing the smile on a girl's face the first time she rides a horse or when she cooks her first meal over a fire. The magic that happens at camp can't be done anywhere else." - Camp Staff
Leaders in Training and Counselors in Training
These sessions are long-standing Girl Scout traditions, where teens work together to discover their leadership potential while designing and carrying out activities and programs at camp. As you learn the ropes of being a leader and counselor you’ll learn to trust and count on each other through challenging team games that help you develop who you are in a friendly and supportive environment. Join the long line of teen Girl Scouts before you and learn how you can change the world for a child!
To be accepted into these programs campers but submit and teen leadership application along with 3 references, prior to registering for the program. Those accepted will be notified by e-mail, so be sure you write your e-mail address clearly!
Teen Leadership Application
Teen Leadership Reference
If you have any questions please contact Katie Nolan at knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org.
Girl Planning
At Girl Scout camp we work hard to see that our campers grow in their courage, confidence, and character while they are with us. One of the ways we see to this is by allowing girls to work together to create their own experience at camp. Counselors facilitate this process as they keep in mind the program the girls have signed up for and guide them as needed. The girls play an active role in creating rules for their group and creating a unit agreement all the girls and staff sign. They also love to voice their opinions on activities they want to do during their time at camp. As the girls share ideas and brainstorm the counselors help them set a schedule
for the week.
Badge Work
Just as girl planning is a fundamental aspect of Girl Scouting, badge work is also a strong component of Girl Scout camp. Counselors work with campers to focus the girls’ activities on Girl Scout Try-Its, badges, and Interest Project patches. Campers may choose to work on badges that are unrelated to their program area or stick to their program – it’s up to them. At the end of the week, parents will be given a badge sheet outlining activities girls completed toward Try-Its, badges, or IPs.
information for campers
Each camp offers a variety of programs created just for you. With so many choices, there is something here for every girl!
Camping is a great way to build new skills, get a sense of community, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether you go for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camping gives you an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun—always under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Every girl should have a chance to camp!
Resident Camp is a camping experience in which campers live at our camp - usually for a week. Girls sleep in platform tents with other girls and learn so many different kinds of outdoor activities during their stay. Girl can go horseback riding, boating, canoeing, archery, hiking, arts & crafts, and try our challenge course. Girls sign up as individual campers or go with a buddy. The girls and their counselors plan activities, and take advantage of the many resources available at camp.
Day Cam is camping by the day. Girls may sign up as individual campers or go with buddies. The girls and staff plan and carry out activities. Our day camp is held at our camp sites as well as in our council communities with council- trained staff and approving the facilities and site.
Are you Ready For Camp?
Not sure if you're ready for camp? Take the following short quiz to see if you are ready for camp.
commonly asked questions of campers
What will I do at camp?
What won’t you do at camp!!! Camp is a place to meet new friends, play fun games in the great outdoors, go creek stomping, and get messy doing arts & crafts projects or sliding down the slip ‘n’slide covered in shaving cream. Anything is possible at camp!
There are a variety of activities we offer at camp such as:
- Swimming
- Canoeing & Boating
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Group games
- Outdoor Education
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Challenge Course
Can I bring my IPod, IPad, Gameboy, and/or cell phone?
No, electronic devices are not allowed at camp. But you are allowed to bring your imagination!
What kind of food will I eat?
Typical meals for resident, day, or core camping consist of hamburgers, spaghetti, pizza, chicken nuggets, and other favorites! There is always a line for seconds! There will always be one main dish, with a couple of side available consisting of fruits and vegetables, and don’t forget dessert! We also have snacks of granola bars, apples, popsicles, ice cream, cookies, and crackers – among other things. If you have a specific dietary restriction, make sure you let camp know before you arrive and we will be more than happy to work with you. Don’t forget to remind your counselor when you get to camp!
Where will I live?
Camp living is always an adventure! Depending where you decide to camp, you will live in either a platform tent or a cabin.
How will my parents/guardian contact me at camp?
Mail call! The big confirmation packet you will receive in the mail has all the information your parents need to mail or email letters to you at camp. Everyday there is mail delivered in the units or at another time throughout the day.
What will the counselors be like?
FUN!! Most of the staff are18-25 years old and most of them are college students. All of the staff have been given the tools to play lots of games, sing songs, and, most importantly, they are excited about YOU coming to camp! Really, they’re pretty cool!
What if I come to camp with a friend?
If you registered for the same session as your friend and wrote your friend’s name on the registration form, we will do our best to make sure the two of you are in the same tent or cabin. If your friend is not signed up for the same session as you are, you will be able to visit her during meals and other camp activities.
What should I bring to camp?
Be prepared to get dirty! Clothing may end up smelling like a campfire, horse, or dirt, so plan accordingly! The weather at camp can change many times during the day, so be sure you bring a variety of clothing. A “What to Bring to Camp” list will be included in your confirmation packet to help you pack for camp. Please leave valuables – including items of sentimental value – at home.
