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Overnight Camp | Berkshires, East Otis, Massachusetts
Girl Scout camp has it all and is open to all girls–no prior Girl Scout experience needed to attend! Camp Bonnie Brae offers overnight camp programs for campers entering 2nd grade through 12th grade where girls will enjoy the low elements challenge course, archery range, hatchet throwing lanes, arts & crafts room, and so much more. At the waterfront, splash around in the swimming area, jump in a kayak or canoe, and try paddle boarding. Camp Bonnie Brae offers campers the opportunity to try new things, explore their interests, and grow their leadership skills in a safe, supportive environment. Girls who attend Camp Bonnie Brae will have the opportunity to join more than a century of tradition, girl power, and camp magic.
Program Details By Grade Level
Day Camp - Daisy and Brownies (Gr 1-3) 
Mysteries & Riddles:
7/14/25-7/18/25 | Session 3 | $425
Learn to make and decode clues, find fingerprints, and solve riddles! At the end of the week put your detective skills to the test with a camp style escape room.
Brownies (Gr 2-3)
Brownies are campers who will be entering 2nd-3rd grade in the fall of 2025.
Delightful Desserts:
6/29/25-7/1/25 | Session 1A | $375
7/2/25-7/4/25 | Session 1B | $375
Do you love dessert more than anything? Join us for three days and two nights jam packed with delicious desserts. You’ll bake cookies, design cupcake wonders, and concoct ice cream creations. After testing your tasty treats, you’ll have lots of energy to do fun arts & crafts, swimming, and boating while living in tree houses.
Pixie Party:
7/6/25-7/11/25 | Session 2 | $725
Come explore the magical side of camp. Build fairy houses, go on a unicorn hike, visit the Enchanted Forest, and more. From water fairies to gnomes to lightning bugs, you’ll have fun finding out about them all while sleeping up off the ground in our tree houses.
First Time Friends:
7/20/25-7/22/25 | Session 4A | $375
7/23/25-7/25/25 | Session 4B | $375
This mini session is perfect for trying camp for the first time and staying just a couple nights. Come meet friends who are new to all the fun of CBB. You’ll enjoy swimming in Big Pond, hiking to the challenge course, writing to the Tajar, and so much more. Plus make lots of new friends along the way.
Bonnie Brownies, the Science Kids!
8/3/25-8/8/25 | Session 6 | $725
Grab your lab coat and magnifying glass as you set out to unlock your inner scientist! Hang out in the art loft to make oobleck then spend time organizing a mega game of telephone. Design fun food experiments and test out the properties of shaving cream’s slipperiness! Pack the week with swimming, slingshots, and s’mores as you get ready for an end of week science experiment.
Mermaids
8/10/25-8/15/25 | Session 7 | $725
Do you like life under the sea? Come spend time at camp exploring the best of our water activities. Girls will spend extra time each day exploring swimming, boating, sand castle contests, and so much more. Then end the week with an Under the Sea Party. This program includes American Red Cross swim lessons.
Juniors (Gr 4-5)
Juniors are campers who will be entering 4th-5th grade in the fall of 2025.
Junior Sampler:
6/29/25-7/1/25 | Session 1A | $375
7/2/25-7/4/25 | Session 1B | $375
Explore all camp has to offer in this two-night program for first-time campers. You’ll get to try out the corcl boats, kayaks and more in boating. Enjoy swimming in Big Pond and try your first game of gaga ball. Try some adventure at the archery range and the challenge course. Enjoy your nights in our cabins.
Lights, Camera, Action:
7/6/25-7/11/25 | Session 2 | $725
Are you into singing? Dancing? How about acting? Spend your week exploring your artistic side. You’ll design and make your own costumes. Learn about set design. Learn fun games to master your acting, singing, and dancing skills. All while working towards putting on a show for the entire camp. Plenty of time for swimming, crafts, and archery, too.
Splash Camp:
7/13/25-7/18/25 | Session 3 | $725
This program is for water lovers. Have fun trying new water games, enjoying sand castle contests, trying out the corcl boats, and kayaking your way around Big Pond. Take a creek walk and explore the animals in the wetlands. Try roasting marshmallows on a floating campfire. End your week with a water carnival. You’ll be splishing and splashing your way through camp.
Survivor:
7/20/25-7/25/25 I Session 4 I $725
Find your team and take on the challenge course, archery range, sling shots and outdoor challenges. Learn how to survive in the wild as you spend the week taking on challenges to win prizes and work towards becoming the ultimate survivor. Put your skills to the test as you spend an overnight trying out primitive camping in the Enchanted Forest.
Ultimate Slumber Party:
7/27/25-8/1/25 | Session 5 | $725
Grab your friends and pack your favorite pj’s. We’re having a week-long slumber party at CBB! We’ll stay up past midnight and enjoy movies in Leadership Lodge. There’s time to try facials, new night time snacks and even glow in the dark dance fun. It’s so much more fun at night at camp! Even better, we’ll still have time for daytime fun on the pond, perfecting your aim with slingshots on the archery range, and more.
Make Your Mark:
8/3/25-8/8/25 | Session 6 | $725
Try your hand at all our shooting sports including slingshots! Can you get a golden arrow in archery? You’ll take your skills to the next level as you make artwork with arrows and enjoy glow in the dark shooting fun. Make your mark at CBB!
Bike Mania:
8/3/25-8/8/25 | Session 6 | $725
Bring your bike to camp and have a blast biking all around. You’ll master your own bike skills and learn bike repair. You’ll be rolling along while taking trips out of camp to get ice cream, go to a state park and more. Plenty of time for swimming, boating and arts & crafts between your awesome bike trips.
Wizarding World of Camp
8/10/25-8/15/25 | Session 7 | $725
Come explore the wizarding world of CBB. You’ll make your own brooms and wands. Enjoy making your own batch of butter beer. Make your own potions and charms.
Cadettes (Gr 6-8)
Cadettes are campers who will be entering 6th-8th grade in the fall of 2025.
Rock Climbers:
6/29/25-7/4/25 I Session 1 I $800
Reach new heights as you explore your adventurous side. Get your feet off the ground at CBB’s challenge course, then learn the knots, equipment and skills needed to get out of camp and enjoy an indoor rock climbing experience. Rock on to new adventures with CBB.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take into consideration the increased cost of out-of-camp trip programming.
Heroes & Villains:
6/29/25-7/4/25 | Session 1 | $725
Do you have an alter ego or secret identity? Come create one as you make your own costume for our camp cosplay contest. You’ll write your own comic to create your own story. You can explore hero skills as you adventure through the challenge course or develop your villain persona as you plan a kitchen raid. Will you save the day or cause some chaos? It’s all up to you!
Creation Station:
7/6/25-7/11/25 | Session 2 | $725
This week you will design and sew your own creations as you learn to work a sewing machine, crochet your own scarf, and dye your own fabrics. You’ll also explore natural sculptures and create your own zen garden. This program is for the true inner artist.
Roller Coasters Revenge:
7/6/25-7/11/25 | Session 2 | $800
Calling all roller coaster enthusiasts! Learn all about how roller coasters work before designing your own. Take on a new adventure when you spend a day at an amusement park riding as many as you can find. You’ll be madly in love with roller coasters by the end of the week. You’ll still have time for a dip in the lake and other classic camp fun.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take into consideration the increased cost of out-of-camp trip programming.
Adventure Bound:
7/13/25-7/18/25 | Session 3 | $800
This program is jam packed with adventure. Challenge yourself to new limits as you explore the adventurous side of camp. Take aim in the archery range and try hitting the target with hatchet throwing. Test your ability to work as a team on our challenge course. End your week with a trip to a local high ropes course.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take into consideration the increased cost of out-of-camp trip programming.
Foresters:
7/13/25-7/18/25 | Session 3 | $725
Spend your week learning to survive in the woods as you make your home at CBB’s primitive unit-The Enchanted Forest. Cook meals over the fire and learn how to make a shelter out of only supplies found in nature. You’ll spend Monday-Wednesday in the Enchanted Forest and return to main camp for activities each day.
Sail Away:
7/20/25-7/25/25 | Session 4 | $725
Ride the wind on Big Pond. Learn how to harness the wind and enjoy the rush of skimming along the water in a sailboat. Balance on a board, rig sails, and use the wind to your advantage. Try sunset yoga on Paddle Boards. Paddle board and sail your way to fun this week. *All campers should be comfortable in and around water.
Next Level Bikers:
7/20/25-7/25/25 | Session 4 | $725
Are you an experienced biker? Ready to take your skills to the next level? Come do some off-roading as you master mountain biking skills on the trails around CBB. Go on the road out of camp as you plan and take day rides to cool off in new places and explore more of what the Berkshire Mountains have for biking awesomeness.
Zombie Camp:
7/27/25-8/1/25 | Session 5 | $725
Do you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse? Zombies have taken over Bonnie Brae and we need a team to find the cure! Learn night time survival skills as you compete in competitions past midnight to save camp. Things may go a little upside down in this week at camp as you stay up late and sleep in, but that’s the life of a zombie tracker.
Nighttime Ninjas:
7/27/25-8/1/25 | Session 5 | $725
Learn what it takes to become a ninja in this late night camp program. You’ll learn skills to master the art of stealthiness as you plan a night raid of the kitchen. You’ll compete in the after dark obstacle course and stay up late into early morning hours exploring how to become one with your inner ninja warrior. During the day hone your skills in the hatchet range, challenge course and more.
Show Time:
8/3/25-8/8/25 | Session 6 | $725
You’re the star of CBB this week as you put on a show. You’ll expand your acting skills and explore the cosmetic side of improv. Learn how the masters go full on method acting to truly understand their character. Put all you learn into action as you prepare for the performance of the summer. Get ready, it’s showtime!
Wild 4 Water:
8/3/25-8/8/25 I Session 6 I $800
Explore the adventurous side of water. Become masters of the kayaks. Can you handle corcl obstacle courses? What about an island swim at CBB? Plenty of time to try paddle boards and sailing if that’s your thing. Then you’ll take a trip off camp to try river tubing. Must be comfortable in and around water.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take into consideration the increased cost of out-of-camp trip programming.
Design Studio:
8/10/25-8/15/25 | Session 7 | $725
This week you will design and sew your own creations as you learn to work a sewing machine. Learn how to crochet your own scarf for cozy nights. You’ll get a chance to make your own stuffy friend and design your own outfit. This program is for the true inner artist.
Paddlers:
8/10/25-8/15/25 | Session 7 | $725
You’ll spend your time paddle boarding your way across Big Pond. Take a boat trip to the Enchanted Forest. Try out corcl boat yoga, complete the paddleboard challenge. Enjoy sunset and sunrise Yoga sessions on your board. You’ll work on your skills towards your end of week challenge to paddle on a cross lake adventure to sweet rewards. Must be comfortable in and around water.
Seniors & Ambassadors (Gr 9-12)
Seniors & Ambassadors are campers who will be entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2025.
Next Gen Borders:
6/29/25-7/4/25 | Session | I $725
Just for older girls, this intensive program helps you deepen your experience on our paddle boards. Spend extra time each day mastering your skills and learning new tricks. Learn how to tame your board and become one with the water. You’ll even get a chance to teach younger campers how to use the boards. Must be comfortable in and around water.
You Can’t do THAT at Camp:
7/6/25-7/11/25 | Session 2 | $725
Think you’ve done it all at CBB? If the answer is yes, this session is for you! You’ll get to participate in stuff you never thought you could do at camp like listening to music, staying up ALL night long, pranks and more as you bust the myths of what you may think you can’t do at camp!
Glamping Pros:
7/13/25-7/18/25 | Session 3 | $725
School and extra activities have kept you on the go all year. Get ready for down time, hanging with friends, and just having fun. Relaxation and pampering are the theme of this week that turns your unit into a camp spa. Relax with soothing music, make your own snacks, and try Enchanted Forest clay masks. Enjoy floating in the lake, writing in your journal, and unwinding with yoga.
Thrill Seekers:
7/20/25-7/25/25 I Session 4 I $800
Test your limits and try the most thrilling week of camp yet. Work as a team to navigate the challenge course. Venture out of camp to a high ropes course. Spend time trying out the thrill of axe yard and hatchet throwing. Practice your paddling skills on our paddleboards and kayaks then head out of camp a second time on a boating adventure to sweet treats. Must be a deep water swimmer and be comfortable in and around water.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take into consideration the increased cost of out-of-camp trip programming.
Midnight Madness:
7/27/25-8/1/25 | Session 5 | $725
If you love the nightlife, this is for you! Stay up late to enjoy midnight snacks, explore the wild side of camp through late night hikes and even spend a night sleeping under the stars at the observation tower. You’ll get to design and sew your own nocturnal creatures. Stay up late and sleep in every day. Are you ready for CBB after dark?
Extreme Forrester:
8/3/25-8/8/25 | Session 6 | $725
The third level of our survival program takes you to the Enchanted Forest and beyond. You’ll spend your week honing your survival skills as you stay out in the Enchanted Forest Monday-Thursday. You’ll cook meals over the fire every day, learn how to live of the land and truly become one with the forest.
Trail Trekkers:
8/10/25-8/15/25 | Session 7 | $800
Take your final step towards tackling a wilderness adventure at CBB. You’ll learn how to read trail maps, pitch tents and plan meals before heading out on multiple hikes around camp and beyond. Learn how to purify water, cook over a burner and more before hitting the famous Appalachian Trail for an all day hike on your biggest adventure yet. This program is sure to test your survival skills!
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take into consideration the increased cost of out-of-camp trip programming
Leadership Programs (Gr 11-12)
Overnight camp leadership programs are available for campers who will be entering 11th12th grade in the fall of 2024.
*Please note the requirements & pre-requisites for each of our leadership programs.
Overnight camp leadership programs are available for campers who will be entering 10th-12th grade in the fall of 2025.
Counselor in Training (CIT) 1
7/27/2025-8/15/2025 | Sessions 5-7 | $700
For girls entering grade 10 and up, this 3 week program will start your camp leadership experience where you’ll focus on the skills necessary to work with children at camp. Learn the importance of working as a team and what positions are needed to successfully run a camp program. Shadow camp staff, and learn more about what to expect from campers. This is your opportunity to plan and implement an all-camp activity and spend time in another unit. Campers must go home between sessions.
*An application and interview will be required. If it is determined that your camper is not ready for a leadership role at camp, our program team will work with you to find another age appropriate program.
Counselor in Training (CIT) 2:
7/6/2025-7/25/2025 | Sessions 2-4 | $700
The second part of the Counselor in Training program is for girls who have completed CIT I and are entering grade 11 and up. It allows you to learn the “ins and outs” of Camp Bonnie Brae as you dig deeper into leadership practices and the steps necessary to create a safe community for campers. Develop and teach a specialty. Put it all into action when you spend a week working side-by-side with camp staff. A select few graduates of the CIT 2 program may be invited to stay on as Camp Interns and complete an internship where they work full time in units at the completion of the program. Campers must go home in between sessions.
*An application and interview will be required. If it is determined that your camper is not ready for a leadership role at camp, our program team will work with you to find another age appropriate program.
Camp Intern:
7/6/2025-7/25/2025 | Sessions 2-4 | $300
7/27/2025-8/15/2025 | Sessions 5-7 | $300
Just for CIT II graduates. The Camp Intern Program is for you. Girls entering grade 12 can now join us for a Camp Internship. Camp Interns build their leadership, communication and problem solving skills to help them prepare for a future working on camp staff. The majority of the week is spent working in units or program areas. Camp Interns are still considered campers and will go home between sessions. Limited number of spots available to those who have completed both CIT I and CIT II.
*An application and interview will be required. If it is determined that your camper is not ready for a leadership role at camp, our program team will work with you to find another age appropriate program.
Camp Information
TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP
Campers’ days are filled with activities centered on the specific program she selected. Activities vary but may include hiking, outdoor cooking, challenge course activities, crafts, songs, outdoor skills, archery, canoeing, and games. Showers are scheduled throughout the day and not always in the morning or right before bed. We try our best to ensure that all campers have an opportunity to experience as many activities as possible. The daily schedule at camp may change week to week depending on program needs.
7:00am Wake Up/ Optional Polar Bears or Turtle Activities
8:00am All Camp Flag and Morning Songs
8:15am Breakfast
9:00am All Camp Kapers
9:15am Camp activities with unit
12:15pm Lunch
1:00pm Me Time
2:15pm Camp activities with unit
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening activities
9:00pm Reflections/ Camp Embers/ Bedtime depending on age level
Regardless of which program 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
FINANCIAL AID
ACA ACCREDITATION AND SAFETY/ HEALTH REGULATIONS
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.
CAMPERS WITH INDIVIDUAL ACCOMMODATIONS
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.
CAMP STAFF
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
REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP
Summer camp registration will open for all campers and their families on January 15th, 2025. 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 $35 fee for camp which also includes all membership benefits through September 2025.
Full payment of the camp registration fee is due by June 12th, 2025. After that date, full payment is due at the time of registration. If you are registering and applying for financial aid funds after June 12th, 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.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
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.
