Junior Grades

Camp Amahami

Deposit, NY • Est. 1929 Camp Director: Eileen “Burnsie” Tallmadge

Amahami is in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and boasts over 450 acres of land to explore, a private lake to enjoy, a multi-use shooting sports area, a Solar STEM Lab, and our very own fire tower! Campers may sleep in a platform tent, rustic cabin, or lodge.

Mom & Me June 9-11 • Entering Grades K-12, Adults • $85 per person

This overnight camping experience is for Girl Scouts and any special adult female! Participate together in some favorite camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided throughout the duration of the program.

Open House June 11 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Entering Grades K-12, Adults • No cost

Join us to tour camp, meet the Camp Director and some counselors, and get all questions about summer camp answered!

Me & My Pal June 18, • Entering Grades K-12, Adults • $45 per person

This camp experience is for all Girl Scouts and any special adult male! The day will be full of classic camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and shooting sports! Lunch is included.

Troop Core June 30-July 2 • Entering Grades K-12, Adults • $85 per girl • $45 per adult, adults within ratio required

This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders to enjoy a fun, community-based camping weekend. Girls and leaders will enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, and more facilitated by our camp staff. Troops do not need to have First Aid or Simply Successful Camping training to attend. Meals are provided on Saturday and Sunday.

Classic Camp July 9-14, July 16-21, July 23-28, July 30-August 4 • Entering Grades 2-12 • See tiered pricing chart

Do all things camp! Swim, boat, cookout, do arts and crafts, play games, sing around the campfire, and help plan your week at camp while you make new friends and memories for a lifetime.

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) July 9-14 • Entering Grades 10-11 • See tiered pricing chart

Discover what it takes to be a leader at camp by learning by doing, having fun, and making new friends. Upon completion, girls will earn their CIT Mentoring Award.

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) July 9-21 • Entering Grades 11-12 • See tiered pricing chart

Ready to immerse yourself in camp culture at Amahami for two full weeks? You have the skills, now complete your CIT II.

Trip Taster July 16-21 • Entering Grades 6-12 • See tiered pricing chart

Get a taste of it! Go on a two-or three-day backpack trip in and around Amahami.

Folk Arts July 16-21 • Entering Grades 6-12 • See tiered pricing chart

Do you love creating? Then this camp is for you! Learn how to make all kinds of art with all kinds of media—from fiber to clay to paint! Explore your creative side in this hands-on camp

Get on Target July 23-28 • Ages 12+ • See tiered pricing chart

Hit the target during this exciting camp! Focus on shooting sports including archery, tomahawks, and riflery. You’ll also experience all that camp has to offer through classic camp activities. Campers MUST be at least 12 years old.

STEM July 23-28 • Entering Grades 6-12 • See tiered pricing chart

Do you love using all kinds of technology, new and old, to discover things and solve challenges? Then this is for YOU!

Sailing at Eagle Island Camp July 23-28 • Entering Grades 7-12 • Discounted rate $800 or $925 beginning February 1

NEW THIS YEAR! GSNYPENN is partnering with Eagle Island Camp on Saranac Lake to bring girls ages 12-17 the opportunity to hone their sailing skills on an island in the Adirondacks. Eagle Island is a former Girl Scout Camp and one of the Great Camps of the Adirondacks. This partnership is an incredible opportunity to experience sailing on another level. Campers will also participate in all aspects of camp at Eagle Island.

Participants should have at least 1 week of camp experience and be able to swim 25 yards of crawl, 25 yards backstroke, and then tread water for 2 minutes without stopping in between. All lodging, meals, activities, and registration will be provided by Eagle Island Camp and lodging in the Hilltop Cabins. For more information about Eagle Island, visit eagleisland.org.

To register for this program, find the tab on our Doubleknot summer camp registration platform which will direct you to Eagle Island’s site. Once there use code GSNYPENN to access the discounted rate.

Theater July 30-August 4 • Entering Grades 6-12 • See tiered pricing chart

Do you love to sing, act, dance, and put on a show? Learn all about the theater and perform for campers and your family at the end of the session. Save the drama for…this camp!

Mini Session August 6-8 • Entering Grades 2-8 • $300 per camper per week

Not ready for a full week at camp yet? Get a taste of summer camp life with a mini session! Spend 3 days and 2 nights participating in our classic camp activities.