Day camp gives campers the opportunity to spend quality time in a safe, supportive outdoor setting while making friends and learning new skills. It draws together campers from different backgrounds and gives everyone a chance to learn from each other. Campers live cooperatively with other campers of the same age and interests, while at the same time enjoying the camaraderie of the entire camp community. Campers learn to become self-reliant, confident, caring young campers.
The camp staff will work with the campers to support and guide them in the planning process of their session program. This is referred to as the camper planning process. With every camper having input into the program, no two days at camp will be the same. Before your child comes to camp, talk with her about what she wants to do while she is there.
Please remember certain activities such as the challenge course, archery, hatchet-throwing, and the axe yard have age restrictions according to Girl Scouts of the USA Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Your camper will have an opportunity to participate in these exciting Camp Events:
Theme Days (Tue-Friday) – Each week, camp will have theme days that offer campers the option to dress up and participate in a themed activity.
Fireflies option (Thursday) – At Camp Laurel Wood and Camp Lewis Perkins, campers have the option for an extended evening camp experience. Campers will stay for a camp dinner, enjoy fun evening programs, and be picked up at 8pm from camp. This option is not available at Camp Bonnie Brae or Camp Green Eyrie.
Camp-Out option (Thursday) – At Camp Bonnie Brae and Camp Green Eyrie, campers entering grades 2- 12 have the option to stay at camp for an overnight experience. Campers will enjoy dinner at camp, an evening activity, and breakfast on Friday morning. Lunch is provided on Friday for campers who participate in the Camp Out.
Tie-Dye (varies by camp) - Every camper gets a camp t-shirt with a special 2023 design. Campers are able to tie-dye their shirts each week.
All Camp Event (varies by camp) –At least once a week, all campers and staff get together for a camp wide event. Most often this event takes place on Friday and could feature a large all camp game, a dance party in the dining hall, a day at the races event, or a cardboard box regatta. Your campers won’t want to miss this memorable camp activity!
Please remember theme days and all program activities may change based upon needs of camp, weather, staffing availability or COVID-19 regulations.
