Summer Camp Laurel Wood

Camp Laurel Wood | Day Camp | Spencer, Massachusetts

Girl Scout camp has it all and is open to all girls – no prior Girl Scout experience needed to attend! At Camp Laurel Wood, enjoy waterfront swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, archery, low elements challenge course, and more! Each week at day camp has a new theme that carries across all age groups.

Day camp programs run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Day Camp Campers attending day camp bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Additional snacks are provided by camp as needed.

Day Camp Bus Information

Bus Stops for Day Camp Busing is available for $100 a week to and from Camp Laurel Wood. We are unable to add any additional bus stops.

Session	Start Date	End Date	Pick Up Location
Session 1	6/29/2026	7/3/2026	Bus, Millbury Street Elementary, Grafton Pick Up 8:15 AM, Drop off, 5:10 PM
Session 1	6/29/2026	7/3/2026	Bus, T.J. Maxx, Auburn Pick Up 8:40 AM Drop Off 4:45 PM

Session 2	7/6/2026	7/10/2026	Bus, Paton School, Shrewsbury Pick Up 8:05 AM Drop Off 5:20 PM
Session 2	7/6/2026	7/10/2026	Bus, Walmart, Northborough Pick Up 8:20 AM Drop Off 5:05 PM

Session 3	7/13/2026	7/17/2026	Bus, Davis Hill Elementary, Holden Pick Up 8:05 AM Drop off 5:20 PM
Session 3	7/13/2026	7/17/2026	Bus, Worcester Leadership Center, Worcester Pick Up 8:25 AM Drop Off 5:00 PM

Session 4	7/20/2026	7/24/2026	Bus, Uxbridge Shopping Center, Uxbridge Pick Up 8:00 AM Drop off 5:25 PM
Session 4	7/20/2026	7/24/2026	Bus, Oxford Market Basket, Oxford Pick Up 8:25 AM Drop off 5:00 PM

Session 5	7/27/2026	7/31/2026	Bus, Price Chopper, Webster Pick Up 8:05 AM Drop Off 5:20 PM
Session 5	7/27/2026	7/31/2026	Bus, Dudley Plaza Shopping Center Pick Up 8:20 AM, Drop Off 5:00 PM

Session 6	8/3/2026	8/7/2026	Market 32, Sutton Pick Up 8:20 AM Drop Off 5:05 PM
Session 6	8/3/2026	8/7/2026	Millbury Public Library, Millbury Pick Up 8:05 AM Drop Off 5:20 PM

Program Information

Celebrate a new theme each week at day camp! In addition to all your favorite camp activities, add a twist to the week with themed crafts and special events. Specific activities vary based on age group and camper interest. Age group availability and themes at each camp vary by week.

Stars, Stripes, & STEM! - Celebrate the 4^th of July week with red, white, and blue themed experiments including fireworks in a glass, magic milk, and festive slime.

It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me! –Embark on a thrilling quest! Join your fellow pirates for a lesson on ship building, learn how to read a treasure map while designing your own, and search camp for a hidden treasure chest.

Lights, Camera, Action! – Spend your week exploring your creative side! Design your own costumer, sing along to your favorite camp songs, choreograph a new dance number, and participate in a camp talent show to end the week.

Under the Sea Adventures! - The wonder and mystery of the ocean awaits! Explore ocean wonders, create sea creature costumes, decorate seashells, and design an underwater mural.

Spells, Potions, & Fairy Dust, Oh My! –Summer camp magic awaits! Discover the science behind spellbinding potions, design your own wand using natural materials, and put your fairy engineering skills to the test in a fairy house building contest.

To Infinity & Beyond! - Embark on a journey through the stars! Build your very own solar system, team up to design a Girl Scout spaceship, and learn how gravity affects your favorite camp activities.

Day Camp Optional Extras

Camp Fireflies (all ages), $30 Love camp, but love your own bed more? Spend extra time at camp on Thursday evening to experience more camp magic. Have dinner at camp with your friends and end the evening around the campfire. Campers should be picked up from camp at 8:00 PM.

Summer Camp Information

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Campers’ days are filled with activities centered on the specific programs they selected. Activities vary but may include hiking, outdoor cooking, challenge course activities, crafts, songs, outdoor skills, archery, canoeing, and games. We try our best to ensure that all campers have an opportunity to experience as many activities as possible.

9:00am Campers Arrive

9:15am All Camp Flag and Morning Songs

9:30am Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Swimming

10:15am Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Art Projects

11:00am Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Outdoor Skills: Knife Safety

11:40am Unit Kapers

12:15pm Lunch

1:00pm Camper Choice

2:15pm Camper Choice

3:00pm Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Team Building Games

4:15pm All Camp Flag and Closing Announcements

4:30pm Camper pick up and depart on camp bus

No matter which session a girl attends, all campers will:

Learn outdoor skills like knots, fire building, trail etiquette, and outdoor cooking
Work toward earning Girl Scout badges and patches related to outdoor living and theirprogram content (please note that campers may or may not complete an entire badge)
Help take care of camp by doing camp kapers
Have the opportunity to make independent choices about what they would like to do,in addition to activities specifically mentioned in the program description

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The American Camp Association, or ACA, is the only accrediting body for recreational camps in the United States. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff.

Camp Bonnie Brae, Camp Green Eyrie, and Camp Lewis Perkins are fully accredited ACA Camps. GSCWM submits annual reports to ACA for review and each camp receives an on-site evaluation from ACA representatives every three years, with our most recent visits happening during the summer of 2023. In addition to maintaining accreditation status, GSCWM staff utilize ACA trainings and research to develop exciting camp programs, maintain up-to-date staffing policies, and uphold industry best practices for participant health & safety. Although Camp Laurel Wood has not gone through the ACA accreditation process, our camp staff maintain the same ACA standards.

In addition to the safety guidelines outlined by ACA and GSUSA, all GSCWM camps comply with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations and are licensed by the local board of health.

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GSCWM wants all girls to have the opportunity for a great camp experience. Campers who need individual accommodations can have a positive camp experience when these needs are disclosed to GSCWM camp staff prior to camp. If your camper requires accommodations for medical, physical, emotional, developmental, or social needs, please contact the GSCWM Program Manager, Jessica Gonzalez, at jgonzalez@gscwm.org or by phone at 413-584-2602 to discuss whether or not GSCWM camps can support your camper’s specific needs before registering for camp.

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GSCWM recruits camp staff both regionally and through an international J-1 visa agency. Staff are selected based on maturity, program skills, experience, and ability to serve as role models. Day camp staff members are at least 16 years old, with leadership staff who are at least 21. Overnight camp staff are at least 18 or graduated from high school with some select positions filled by staff who are at least 16, leadership staff who are at least 21, and director teams that are at least 25 per ACA and Massachusetts state standards. Camp staff attend intensive pre-camp training before the summer camp season to fully immerse themselves in their roles and prepare for campers. Staff members who supervise activities at the waterfront, challenge course, archery, and other specific program areas receive additional training and certifications. GSCWM conducts thorough staff criminal background (CORI) and sexual offender (SORI) checks. In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and licensing by the local board of health, you have the right to request proof of background checks, camp healthcare policies, discipline policies as well as policies for filing grievances.

Have more questions about GSCWM summer camps? Contact info@gscwm.org and the right person will get in touch

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Summer camp registration will open for all campers and their families on January 14^th, 2026. GSCWM uses an online platform called CampDoc to process camp registrations and camper health information. Once camp registration is open, click the registration link to get started.

Girl Scout camp is open to all girls - no prior Girl Scout experience needed to attend! Non-members have an additional $55 fee for camp which also includes all membership benefits through September 2026.

Full payment of the camp registration fee is due by June 10th, 2026. After that date, full payment is due at the time of registration. If you are registering and applying for financial aid funds after June 10th, the $75 deposit is due at the time of registration and someone from GSCWM will contact you to complete the payment process.

All campers will receive a GSCWM Summer Camp t-shirt with camp registration. Sizes can be requested at registration; however, please be aware that we are unable to guarantee the availability of all sizes.

If you have questions about registering or processing payments, please email info@gscwm.org or call GSCWM’s Information & Referral team at 413-584-2602.

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To reschedule or cancel your summer camp registration, please contact the Information & Referral department by emailing info@gscwm.org, or submit a request inside your Camp Doc account. Please be sure to include your Girl Scout’s name and program and we will do our best to help you reschedule.

If you would like to transfer your camper’s existing registration to a different week or program, please note that we may not be able to accommodate changes that occur within two weeks before your camp session, or if the program you would like to transfer to is full. To request a transfer, please contact the Information & Referral department by emailing info@gscwm.org.

If you would like to cancel your camper’s registration, please submit a cancellation and refund request in writing through your CampDoc account or by emailing info@gscwm.org four weeks or more before the start of your camp session. You will receive a refund minus the initial $75 deposit. Deposits made on overnight camp or day camp sessions are non-refundable. Refunds will not be given for registrations that are canceled within four weeks of a program, or if a member doesn’t attend the camp session. Pro-rated refunds are not given if a member doesn’t attend the full program.

In some cases, a partial or full refund may be granted for medical emergencies. In this case, notification of absence must be given before the event and accompanied by a written request for a refund within two weeks of the program. A physician’s note is also required.

Occasionally, GSCWM must change or cancel a program. If this happens, we will notify you as soon as possible and provide either a full refund of the camp reservation fee or placement into an alternate session.

WAITLISTS

Many of our camp programs fill up fast and we recommend you register as early as possible after registration opens on January 17, 2024. If the program your camper is interested in attending is full, you have the option to join the waitlist for that program.

We are unable to tell you ahead of time when/if your camper will be moved off the waitlist. While some campers may be registered in one program and waitlisted in another, girls who do not have other registrations are encouraged to register for an open program to guarantee that they will be able to attend camp.

If you would like to register for a program with a waitlist, select it in your CampDoc profile. A deposit or program fee is not required until your camper is removed from the waitlist. You will receive an email from CampDoc informing you if you have been removed from the waitlist. The cost of the camp program will be added to your account and be due at that time.