Camp Marion White Camp Marion White has something for every girl - no matter her age! Young campers get a taste of camp through crafts, nature activities and the waterfront. As campers get older, they can branch out and try more of what interests them! Camp Marion White boasts a gorgeous waterfront area which opens up the world of water to campers. Located along the shores of Richmond Pond, Camp Marion White offers the opportunity for girls to try their hand at sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and swimming. The unique wetland provides opportunities for environmental education, hikes, and nature crafts. A large camp lodge with kitchen, sports field, trails and flush toilets complete this picturesque setting. Another exciting activity at Camp Marion White is horseback riding. Through White Horse Hill Farm, just across the street from camp, girls are introduced to the world of horses! No matter what program your camper chooses, an emphasis is placed on helping girls to develop skills which will last them a lifetime. Camp Marion White is accredited by the American Camp Association. Accreditation is a distinction. Only one in every four camps seeks and earns it. To earn accreditation, our camps comply with up to 300 health, safety, and program quality standards. We have reviewed every facet of our operation. The ACA standards program is the result of collaboration and review by experts from many fields - child development, aquatics, risk management, and health care professionals, just to name a few. View the bus routes for Camp Marion White

Programs for Girls Entering Grades 1-5

Fetch!
Dates:               Session 1 (July 6-10) Cancelled
Cost:                 $185

If you’ve seen the PBS show, FETCH! you may guess that you’ll be participating in a “camp reality show” this week. Instead of being hosted by Ruff Ruffman, the popular cartoon dog, the week will be hosted by your fabulous counselors. There will be real challenges, real science, and lots of fun twists. You’ll even earn the Girl Scout Fetch! patch.

Splash!
Dates:               Session 2 (July 13-17) Currently on Waitlist
Cost:                 $185

Activities like a beach party, stream stomp, wacky weather parade and water carnival will fill the week.  We’ll be wearing our scientist hats as we explore water quality through fun experiments and cool testing kits.  We’ll take action to protect our water resources at camp and earn the Girl Scout EPA Water Drop Patch.

Fairies & Fireflies
Dates:               Session 3 (July 20-24 )Currently on Waitlist
Cost:                 $185

Calling all fans of creatures that fly and flutter in the woods.  We’ll learn about some awesome insects and create our own.  We’ll also use our imaginations to explore the woods through the eyes of fairies.  Bring your fairy dust, your imagination, and your excitement for exploration.  You’ll be making your own fairy friend to take home.

Fabulous Flyers
Dates:               Session 4 (July 27-31) Cancelled
Cost:                 $185

We’ll build things that fly this week—a kite, a hot air balloon, and a water rocket… We’ll even learn the cool science and weather that makes it all work!

Specialty Programs

Horse Rider Specialty

Do you want to learn horse care, beginning riding and horse skills? If so, then Camp Marion White may be the perfect place for you. Each day, you’ll take a short walk across the street to White Horse Hill Farm and receive riding lessons from horse professionals. You will learn horsemanship skills, as well as basic horse care, including feeding and cleaning. By the end of the week, you’ll even know all of the parts of a saddle and bridle. All this AND all the fun of camp! You’ll spend your afternoons swimming and participating in arts & crafts and general camp activities. Hard-soled boots with a half-inch heel are required.

Sailing Specialty

An introductory sailing experience is provided to all campers entering grades 4-12 at Camp Marion White. As part of this experience, you’ll learn the fundamentals of sailing through quality instruction and a fun, on-the-water experience.

If you’re ready for a bigger sailing adventure, you may want to consider our Sailing Specialty program. In this program, you’ll spend an extra session at the waterfront each day, working with our sailing instructor.  You’ll get a taste of sailboat racing and develop the skills you need to crew and steer your own boat.

In order to participate in the Sailing Specialty program, you must be able to jump into deep water, right yourself, and come to the surface. You must then be able to stay afloat for five minutes by treading water or by resting in a floating position.

Programs For Girls Entering Grades 6-12

Trail Blazers

Participate in a program just for campers your age - swimming, boating, arts & crafts, nature and weekly, themed activities (as described above for grades 1-5). You’ll also have opportunities to build leadership skills that you can use year-round and during your week at camp. Each week offers a slightly different program so that you can select the experience that most interests you. Here’s what’s included each week:

Session 1: Day Camp PA Specialization
Session 2: Leave No Trace
Session 3: PA Zink Specialization
Session 4: First Aid and CPR Training

Program Aide Core Training is NOT required to attend these programs. By participating in any of the weeks of Trail Blazers, you will complete the requirements for PA Core Training.  Already completed PA Training?  As a Trailblazer, you'll build on those skills and have an opportunity to put them to use at camp. In other words, you won't be "doing the same thing again" or "doing the same thing each week." To register for Trail Blazers, complete the regular camp registration process and be sure to mark “Trail Blazers” as the program name.

Day Camp LIT

As a LIT (Leader In Training) at Day Camp, you’ll have the option to participate in the specialty programs offered to our Trail Blazers (explained above). At the beginning of each session, you’ll meet with our Teen Program Director to create your schedule. Each LIT will design a weekly internship experience working with a program area of interest (waterfront, arts, sports, etc.) and working with our youngest group of campers. You’ll spend the rest of your time at camp enjoying activities with other LITs, providing leadership at some all-camp activities, and having a blast at camp. After attending two sessions of Day Camp LIT, you will have completed the requirements for the GSUSA LIT Pin. To register for Day Camp LIT, complete the regular camp registration process and be sure to mark “Day Camp LIT” as the program name.

Internships

Interns at Girl Scout Day Camp are girls entering grades 11 and 12 who have previous leadership experience and experience working with children. Interns work with our Teen Program Director at camp to design an internship experience that meets the goals of the intern and allows the intern to make a valuable contribution to the camp community. At the end of your internship, you’ll be provided with written documentation of the details of your internship experience as well as a reference letter from the Camp Director and Teen Program Director.

To register for this internship opportunity, follow the general registration procedures and indicate “Internship” as the program name. Once your registration for the Internship program has been received, an Internship Application will be mailed to you. Or, you can download the Internship Application and send it in with your registration. You must also ask 3 people to complete the Internship Reference Form. Not everyone who applies will be selected for this internship opportunity.