Where is summer camp hosted?
Our council-sponsored summer camp programming is hosted at Camp McCormick and Camp Dean from June 21 – July 31, 2023.
I’m not a Girl Scout. Can I go to camp?
Girl Scout membership is required for participation for all resident and day campers. All family campers must have at least 1 registered Girl Scout in attendance. Troop camping is open to Girl Scout troops only. Campers from other Girl Scout councils outside of GSNI are welcome to attend!
Current non-Girl Scouts can register as Juliettes by visiting www.girlscoutsni.org and clicking “Girls Join!” and “Get Started Today”. Complete all information and at the “Ways to Participate” screen, search the word “camp” in the Troop # field, and select “Individually Registered Member.”
If the friend is outside of GSNI’s council jurisdiction, or if registration assistance is needed, please contact Customer Care at 1-844-476-4463 or customercare@girlscoutsni.org.
How old does my camper need to be to attend summer camp?
Camp programs rely on progression. Each activity is broken into levels ranging from easy to challenging with the idea that campers will progress through the stages over many years attending summer camp as well as reflect age and development of campers.
Summer camp programs reflect ages and grades for 2023-2024 school year. Please register your camper for the grade she will be entering for Fall 2023. Camp programs are structured around grade levels they are advertised for, and we ask to please refrain from registering your camper for an event for which she does not meet the age requirement. All day campers must complete kindergarten before attending and all resident campers must be entering appropriate grades for program. Family camps are open to all ages.
Can my camper bunk with a buddy/friend?
All campers are assigned to tents or cabins (site specific) before their arrival at camp. During registration, you will be asked to provide a buddy’s name if your camper is coming with friends. Buddies who requested each other will be bunked together and additional friends will be bunked based on capacity of tent/cabin. Please note: sisters in different levels of Girl Scouting may be in separate cabins/tents due to bunking campers within their appropriate age range, but will see each other regularly for meals, all-camp activities, etc.
Camp is all about meeting new friends from all over our council. Programs will take place to assist girls in meeting and getting to know the girls and staff at camp.
Do I need to pick up my camper myself? How do I add an additional authorized pickup?
ActiveNet does ask for an individual to be listed as an approved pick-up person, but each camper will complete a paper pick-up release form for each camp session listing who (in addition to you) is allowed to pick them up and who is not. This additional form confirms for camp staff who can pick up in an emergency or on carpool days with other campers while maintaining the camper’s safety.
Campers do not need to be picked up by their primary guardian, so
grandparents, troop leaders, or trusted family friends may be listed
on pick-up list. All campers must be
picked up by an adult over the age of 18.
For safety, teenage campers, friends, and siblings will NOT be
allowed to pick up any campers or release themselves. CITs/teen
campers are also not allowed to drive themselves to/from camp for
their session. An adult over the age of 18 is required to be present
for pick-up and drop-off for all teenage campers.
How is weather handled at camp?
Camp happens rain or shine! Part of Girl Scout camp life includes learning how to be prepared for the outdoors, including wearing cool clothing or rain gear, drinking water to stay hydrated, and wearing sunscreen and hats. There are no refunds for cancellations or no shows due to weather.
At our resident camps, staff monitor the weather at all times. If severe weather develops during the camp day or evening, appropriate measures will be taken. Indoor shelter is available for all campers and staff.
The safety of your campers and camp staff is of upmost importance. Therefore, we implement the following communication methods to keep everyone informed of actions taken during inclement weather.
If severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, damaging winds, excessive heat, etc. are expected, the Outdoor Program Manager or Camp Director will send a preliminary email to parents and post information on the camp's Facebook page. This will include details on our processes for taking shelter should we need to use them.
When camp staff take action to move regular programming indoors or take shelter, the Camp Director will contact the Outdoor Program Manager. The Outdoor Program Manager will send out updates via email and post on the camp's Facebook page with details on the situation.
Once the inclement weather has passed, the Outdoor Program Manager or Camp Director will email parents and post on social media with the "all clear."
Our camp staff, including camp director, need to be 100% focused on keeping your campers and staff safe. Therefore, we need to let them do so and not have their attention taken away to answer emails or social media posts.