Registration for all campers opens at 9 a.m. on February 4!
Canoeing at Camp Amahami!
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Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to administer the Girl Scout program in 24 counties of New York and two in Pennsylvania. We’re an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit that fundraises to manage operations of programs, camps and other council-led activities.
Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. We offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success. We are dedicated to serving our council membership. Your support stays local and gives girls across our region the opportunity to experience the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Look Out
Share past experiences in the outdoors.
Talk about favorite outdoor places and why they’re special.
Wonder what else can be seen in the outdoors.
Meet Out
Step outside to look, listen, feel and smell. Share what was observed.
Learn more about what was discovered.
Plan Ahead & Prepare Leave What You Find
Outdoor Progression
Progression allows Girl Scouts to learn the skills they need to become competent in the outdoors, including how to plan and organize outdoor activities. Acknowledge a girl’s mastery of an outdoor skill and invite her to challenge herself further by taking that next step up and out! Outdoor fun can be endless when girls lead.
Move Out
Plan and take a short walk outside.
Discuss being prepared for the weather.
Do activities to explore nature.
Plan and carry out an indoor sleepover.
Explore Out Plan and take a short and easy hike.
Discuss what to take in a day pack. Dress for the weather.
Plan a healthy snack or lunch.
Learn how to stay safe in the outdoors.
Cook Out Plan and cook a simple meal outdoors.
Make a list of gear and food supplies needed.
Learn and practice skills needed to cook a meal.
Review outdoor cooking safety.
Practice hand and dish sanitation.
Create a Kaper Chart for the cookout.
Sleep Out Plan and carry out an overnight in a cabin or backyard.
Discuss what to pack for the sleep out.
Learn to use and care for camping gear.
Learn and practice new outdoor skills.
Plan a menu with a new cooking skill.
Discuss campsite organization. Plan time for fun activities.
Camp Out
Plan and take a 1-2 night camping trip.
Take more responsibility for planning.
Learn and practice a new outdoor skill.
Learn a new outdoor cooking skill.
Plan a food budget, then buy and pack food.
Practice campsite set up.
Plan an agenda that includes fun activities.
Explore/protect the surrounding environment.
Adventure Out Plan and take an outdoor trip for several days.
Learn and practice a new outdoor skill.
Learn a new outdoor cooking skill.
Develop rst aid skills and use safety check points.
Budget, schedule, and make arrangements. Participate in an environmental service project.
Teach and inspire others about the outdoors.
Imagine new experiences to be had outdoors.
Practice all Leave No Trace principles.
Respect Wildlife Minimize Camp re Impacts Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly Be Considerate of Other Visitors
How Do YOU See Yourself at Camp?
Looking for outdoor adventure? GSNYPENN Summer Camps have something for everyone—and you DON’T have to be a Girl Scout* to join the fun!
Camp is for girls entering grades K-12 during the 2025-2026 school year. We also offer all-gender day camps, too! (See session details in this guide for specifics.) Financial assistance is available.
*When they register for camp, non-Girl Scouts pay a one-time $25 fee for a GSNYPENN membership valid through September 30, 2025, and access to exclusive year-round programming and special offers with our council.
Campers register based on the grade they’ll enter for the 2025-2026 school year:
Let’s Get Started
1. Explore Our Properties – Check out each unique camp property featured in this guide to see what we offer. Which camp is closest to you? Or spread your wings and travel farther!
2. Consider Day & Overnight Options – What fits you (or your camper) best? (Maybe both!)
3. Explore Our Programs – Feeling artsy? Prefer STEM? Each camp offers unique sessions and different themes, all with the chance to get outdoors and be immersed in nature!
4. Choose Your Dates – When can you come to camp? How long do you want your adventure to last?
5. Bring Your BFFs or Fly Solo – Will you bring your best buds to camp with you or go solo to make new friends? Either way, you’ll have the best summer EVER at GSNYPENN Summer Camp!
Camp Trefoil: April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Camp Amahami: May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Camp Hoover: June 29, 1 to 3 p.m.
Camp Comstock: July 5, 1 to 3 p.m.
Camp Beyond at Amahami: July 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ready For Camp?
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on February 4!
After you register, you’ll receive an email inviting you to complete your health history and medical forms through CampDoc account. (If your family/caregiver set up an account with us on CampDoc previously, they’ll just have to update your info).
We’re Hiring!
Don’t delay, spaces fill fast! Learn more and bookmark girlslovecamp.org now so you’re ready! Registration is through our easy-to-use CampDoc platform.
Are you a young person who loves to spend time in the outdoors learning new skills and working with kids? Working at GSNYPENN’s camps might be the right fit!
Working at camp is one of the most challenging and fun jobs you’ll ever have. It also prepares you for college, your next job and the rest of your life!
You’ll learn skills like teamwork, communication, decision making, public speaking and flexibility. You’ll also make lifelong friendships and have the best summer ever.
See yourself working at camp? Scan this code or visit girlslovecamp.org/were-hiring to learn more!
Camp Amahami
Deposit, N.Y. • Est. 1929
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! Amahami offers campers the opportunity to expand their knowledge, confidence and comfort in nature through an immersive outdoor experience. Campers can sleep in a platform tent, rustic cabin or lodge.
Specialty Sessions
For girls entering grades K-12 & adults
Troop Core
May 16-18
$85 per girl, $45 per adult
Girl Scouts and their troop leaders will enjoy a fun, community-based camping weekend with classic camp activities like archery, swimming, boating, hiking and more. Facilitated by our camp staff. Meals are provided throughout the program.
Overnight Sessions
Me & My Gal
June 13-15
$85 per participant
An overnight camping experience for Girl Scouts and their special adult female! Participate together in favorite camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, ropes course and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided throughout the program.
For girls only. Sunday at 2 p.m. through Friday at 11 a.m.
Amahami Adventurers
June 22-27, July 13-18, July 20-25
Entering grades 2-4
$525 per camper
Discover Amahami and all it has to offer while making friends and s’mores! This week-long adventure is filled with beloved and time-honored camp activities like swimming, hiking, arts and crafts and singing around a campfire. Enjoy teambuilding games and delicious camp meals made under the stars. This session fosters friendship, confidence and a love for the great outdoors. Join us for an unforgettable week of making camp memories!
Get on Target
July 6-11
Entering grades 7-12
$525 per camper
Get ready to aim for adventure! Learn about safety, marksmanship and teamwork through exciting activities like archery,
tomahawks and riflery. With expert instruction and hands-on practice, you’ll build confidence and develop new skills while still enjoying all classic camp activities. Campers must be 12+ to participate in tomahawks and riflery per the NYS Department of Health.
Art Attack
July 6-11
Entering grades 2-12
$525 per camper
Join us for a week of creativity and exploration! Dive into painting, performance arts, theater and mixed media as you unleash your inner artist. Enjoy hands-on workshops, team projects and nature-inspired art adventures while making lifelong memories with friends. Perfect for all skill levels. This session promises fun, inspiration and a celebration of creativity!
Night Owls
July 13-18
Entering grades 5-12
$525 per camper
Embrace the magic of the night and earn your Night Owl badge with us! We’ll explore stargazing, night hikes, twilight swims and nocturnal crafts while learning about wildlife and nature under the stars. Enjoy campfire stories, shadow puppet shows and fun night games that foster friendship and adventure. Perfect for girls who thrive after dark, this session promises unforgettable memories and exciting experiences! Schedules will be adjusted appropriately for age groups.
Wilderness Explorers
July 20-25
Entering grades 5-12
$525 per camper
Have you always wanted to try camping but aren’t sure where to begin? This is your chance to learn about all things backpacking, camping, canoeing and more! Discover the wonders of nature through hiking, survival skills and wildlife observation. Engage in hands-on activities like crafting shelters, navigating trails and identifying plants and animals. With fun team challenges and campfire stories, you’ll make lasting friendships while building confidence and skills in the great outdoors. Get ready to explore and connect with nature like never before! This session serves as a pre-requisite for trips around the Catskills and Finger Lakes in the fall.
I get to climb this??
Mini Sessions
For girls entering grades 2-12
$300 per camper
Not ready for a full week at camp?
Have a busy summer but want some camp fun in your life? Sign up for a mini session and take part in all your favorite camp activities! Each week offers a different theme.
STEAM
June 29-July 1
This session is all about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) and includes a guest speaker who will run some fun activities in our very own solar-powered STEM Lab. Classic camp activities like gaga ball and arts and crafts will be offered with a STEAM twist. There’s a little something for everyone!
Camper Sampler
July 1-3
Our “classic camp” session offers boating, swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, archery, slingshots, and, of course, a hike up to our Fire Tower. This is a great opportunity to see how much fun camp can be!
Splash Into Summer
July 27-29
Participate in our Wacky Water Olympics, learn about the ecology of our water system, take a mud hike, have a floating lunch and create water-themed crafts. This session is a great way to cool down this summer with good friends!
Camp Comstock
Ithaca, N.Y. • Est. 1927
At Comstock, campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings on the shores of beautiful Cayuga Lake. Day campers explore nature, challenge themselves with activities such as archery and fishing, try new things and make new friends.
All-Gender Day Camps
For girls & boys entering grades 1-8
Each session has a different theme! Campers are encouraged to bring props or costumes from home.
Enchanted Forest
July 7-11
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$300 per camper
Join us for an enchanted forest adventure! Spend a week among the fairy folk, build fairy towns, battle trolls, try to outsmart goblins and more!
To the Stage!
July 14-18 & 21-25
Two-week session, $600 per camper Lights up on Camp Comstock! We’re putting on a show! In this two-week session dedicated to our theatrical production, campers will learn about the stage, costumes and props while they memorize lines and how to put on a show. Each camper will perform and play a character in the final production at the end of the second week. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! (There will be no camp on the weekends.)
Mini-Session: Creative Campers
July 28-July 30
Monday-Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$180 per camper
Calling all art-loving campers! Spend three days unleashing your hidden artistic talents. Participate in activities like tie-dying, making friendship bracelets and more! This is a great choice for kids who have never been to summer camp.
Need Transportation? No problem!
Magic and Mischief
August 4-8
$300 per camper
Add-on: overnight experience for $50 per camper
Everyone’s favorite theme is back at Comstock for one week only! Immerse yourself in a world of magic. A week where witches and wizards must join together to hone their wild magical abilities. Campers have the option to stay overnight on Thursday; boys and girls will have separate sleeping quarters. Dinner on Thursday and breakfast/lunch on Friday are provided.
Ahoy, Comstock Mateys!
August 11-15
Entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Look out on the horizon—the Comstock pirates are coming to commandeer camp! Enlist today to begin your pirate voyage. Will you walk the plank and swim with the merfolk? Come search for sea glass and other pirate booty hidden around camp.
Prehistoric Party
August 18-22
Entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Tyrannosaurus, triceratops and stegosaurus— oh my! Travel back in time and help us search for dinosaurs! Come dig for fossils, create a volcano and discover this extinct world with your new paleontologist friends. Don’t miss out on this awesome week of camp!
We offer daily round-trip busing for an additional $50 per camper per week! Check girlslovecamp.org for details.
Camp Hoover
Tully, N.Y. • Est. 1929
Hoover is in the heart of Central New York on scenic Song Lake. Campers challenge themselves at our shooting sports range, paddle on our serene lake and hike trails through the green forest! Our program is perfect for youth who may be experiencing camp for the first time.
All-Gender Day Camps
For girls & boys entering grades 1-8*
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$300 per camper per week
*Girls-only camps run July 8-12 & July 22-26
To the Moon and Back Again!
July 7-11
Add-on: optional overnight experience for $50 per camper 3-2-1...blast off to Hoover! Discover the stars with us, build bottle rockets and view the constellations at our camp sleepover. You’ll also experience all the regular camp fun! Get ready for a cosmic journey that will spark your imagination and ignite your curiosity. Campers have the option to stay overnight on Thursday; boys and girls will have separate sleeping quarters. Dinner on Thursday and breakfast/lunch on Friday are provided.
Time Travelers: A Step Through Time
July 14-18
Entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Get ready to flip through the pages of time! From the mysteries of ancient civilizations to the elegance of the Victorian era, each day holds a new destination! Craft tablets adorned with hieroglyphics, train like a knight, play pioneer games and learn about the printing press. Before traveling back to your own time, prepare for the grand finale—we’ll fill a time capsule with present mementos and messages to be opened by future campers!
Badge Bonanza
July 21-25
Girls-only entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Add-on: optional overnight experience for $50 per camper
Join us for an action-packed girls-only week as you earn badges needed for your Outdoor Journey. From outdoor art to exploring scenic hiking trails, you’ll dive into thrilling activities that build skills and confidence. Sleep under the stars, take a splash in Song Lake, discover nature’s wonders and bond with new and old friends while completing exciting challenges. At the end of the week, you’ll be equipped with badges and the inspiration to TAKE ACTION when you head home! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to unleash your inner explorer! Campers have the option to stay overnight on Thursday. Dinner on Thursday and breakfast/lunch on Friday are provided.
Mini Session: Song Lake Explorers
July 28-30
Monday-Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entering grades 1-8
$180 per camper
Take a quick splash in Song Lake and dive into the excitement of all things wet and wild at Hoover! Enjoy a mini filled with fun activities like slipping and sliding, boating and exploring fascinating algae as it floats on by. Get creative as you blend art and water in unique ways. Join us for a splash-tastic adventure! This camp is perfect for kids new to being away from home!
Hero HQ: Mission Hoover
August 4-8
Entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Add-on: optional overnight experience for $50 per camper
Earn your cape at Hoover! Join us for an action-filled week where you’re the hero. Complete an obstacle course, design your cape and learn from some real everyday heroes who make a difference in our world. Team up with fellow campers for epic adventures! Are you ready to accept the challenge? Campers have the option to stay overnight on Thursday; boys and girls will have separate sleeping quarters. Dinner on Thursday and breakfast/lunch on Friday are provided.
Camp Half-Blood
August 11-15
Entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Love adventures like Percy Jackson? Have you always wanted to be the hero in your own story? Join us for an epic adventure filled with mythology, magic and heroism. Immerse yourself in the world of demigods as you create your character, find your godly parent and train in activities like archery and (foam) sword fighting. Embrace your destiny!
Detective Week: Case Closed
August 18-22
Girls-only entering grades 1-8
$300 per camper
Something has been stolen at camp, and it’s your job to uncover the truth! Join us at Hoover to solve the mystery. Learn skills like fingerprinting, code-breaking and clue collection. Don’t forget to explore the archery range and the waterfront. Who knows what hidden clues await you? Reflect on the mystery as you hike the trails and close the case!
I’ve always wanted to try archery!
Need Transportation? No problem!
We offer daily roundtrip busing from Destiny USA in Syracuse (pick up at 7:45 a.m., drop off at 5:15 p.m.) and/ or Wegmans in Dewitt (pick up at 8:15 a.m., drop off at 4:45 p.m.) for an additional $50 per camper per week!
Camp Trefoil
Harrisville, N.Y. • Est. 1949
Located on the edge of the Adirondacks, Trefoil offers our only high and low ropes course and water trampoline on our private, serene lake! This intimate, outdoorsy setting provides adventure, new friends and lasting memories. Campers this summer can earn badges, learn more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, explore sustainability and homesteading, and interact with and care for a variety of farm animals and our extensive garden.
Specialty Sessions
For girls entering grades K-12 & adults
Me & My Gal
May 9-11
$85 per participant
An overnight camping experience for Girl Scouts and their special adult female! Participate together in favorite camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, the ropes course and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided on Saturday and Sunday (does not include dinner on Friday).
Overnight Camps
For girls entering grades 2-12
$525 per camper
Free Being Me
July 6-11
CITs: Earn and learn how to facilitate Free Being Me
Do you know what WAGGGS means? Did you know that more than 10 million Girl Scouts around the world are all connected by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)? Each day, you’ll learn about one of the five WAGGGS World Centers and earn an international badge that Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across all five WAGGGS regions can also earn. Join the fun as you grow your confidence by participating in classic camp activities while also earning your Free Being Me badge focused on body confidence. (Learn more about Free Being Me Action on Body Confidence at free-being-me.com.)
Me & My Pal
June 20-22
Girls entering grades K-12 & adults
$85 per participant
An overnight camping experience for Girl Scouts and their special adult male! Participate together in favorite camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, the ropes course and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided on Saturday and Sunday (does not include dinner on Friday).
Trefoil Trek & Treasure
July 13-18
Have you ever watched the sunset turn the sky completely red? Have you slept beneath the moon and stars with a pine bough for your bed? Girl Scouts will set out on the loose to discover the true treasure of the outdoors while learning how to take care of themselves and one another on overnight camping trips. As a group, we will pack, plan, and trek to new heights; build everlasting friendships; and expand our camping skills.
• Brownies & Juniors: Trek to the far side of camp on bikes for an overnight trip, Brownies will earn their Hiker badge, Juniors will earn their Eco Camper badge
• Cadettes & Seniors: Trek across the pond by boat for an overnight trip, Cadettes will earn their Primitive Camper badge, Seniors will earn their Paddling badge
• CITs & Ambassadors: Trek offcamp for a multiday backpacking trip, brainstorm your Free Being Me Action on Body Confidence project and special CIT II shirt designs, Ambassadors will earn their Survival Camper badge (Learn more about Free Being Me Action on Body Confidence at free-being-me.com)
Arts & Adventure
July 20-25
Develop your body confidence high and wide! Progress your team skills through the low and high ropes courses at camp while channeling that courage into the stage. Campers will participate in a theatrical performance of their choice whether it be song, dance, poetry, stage crew or more! Girl Scouts will create art to display inside of a camper-designed art gallery exhibition for families to enjoy on Friday.
Brownies will earn Outdoor Art Creator, Juniors will earn Outdoor Art Explorer, Cadettes will earn Outdoor Art Apprentice, Seniors will earn Outdoor Art Expert and Ambassadors will earn Outdoor Art Master.
Girl Scouts Golden Eaglets
July 27-August 1
You’ve heard of the Girl Scout Gold Award, but have you heard of the Golden Eaglet? This is the original highest award a Girl Scout could earn! To achieve this highest award, Girl Scouts met several criteria. Participate in some of our Movement’s oldest traditions—songs, skits, cooking around the campfire, swimming, boating, hiking, biking, archery, ropes and more! Learn Girl Scout history and how to earn our current highest awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) from current awardees! Take part in an investiture or rededication ceremony and a special bridging at camp to celebrate another year in Girl Scouting.
Brownies will earn Brownie GS Way, Juniors will earn Junior GS Way, Cadettes will earn Cadette GS Way, Seniors will earn Senior GS Way and Ambassadors will earn Ambassador GS Way.
Leadership Programs (CIT)
Counselors in training (CITs) are Girl Scouts entering grades 10-12 or first-year college students who participate in the counselor-in-training program during summer day or overnight camps. Are you ready to see yourself as a role model for younger campers? Then join one (or more) of these awesome leadership experiences.
CIT I*
Two-week session
Free
In this two-week first level of CIT training, Girl Scouts entering grades 10-12 establish the leadership and outdoor skills needed to be a camp counselor. CITs will work with others to analyze what makes a good leader and participate in fun and challenging group games. They will also learn about different leadership styles and then identify which traits can help them develop into a great leader. Participants will have opportunities to practice leading activities with younger campers and shadowing staff members while participating in classic camp programming.
CIT II*
Two- or four-week session (site dependent)
Free
CIT II is the second level of CIT training for Girl Scouts in grades 11-12 or their freshman year of college who have completed CIT I. CIT II focuses on further honing the skills needed to work with youth at camp. CIT IIs will learn behaviors to expect from campers, how to manage them and how to work as a team with all staff. In addition to building their skills working with campers, they will learn more about the general operations of camp—from creating programming to managing food services. This program is an excellent opportunity to deepen leadership skills while having fun at camp!
*Completing these leadership programs does not guarantee future employment at one of our GSNYPENN summer camps.
Ready to apply?
See page 22 for more info!
Camp Amahami
CIT I: June 29-July 3 AND July 6-11 (no weekend stay)
CIT II: July 13-25 (stay on-site over the weekend)
Camp Comstock
CIT I & II: July 14-18 AND July 21-25 (no overnights or weekend stay)
CIT I & II: August 4-8 AND August 11-15 (no overnights or weekend stay)
Only offered during Day Camp sessions
Camp Trefoil
CIT I: July 6-18 (stay on-site over the weekend) Participants will be mentored by counselors during leadership learning.
CIT II: July 6-August 1 (campers go home from July 18-20) Participants will choose a program area to specialize in during leadership learning, live as a unit and participate in classic camp programming encompassing the camp week themes corresponding to the session dates found in the Camp Trefoil section of this guide. CITs will earn their pin and complete their WAGGGS Action on Body Confidence badge during the last week of camp.
Camp Beyond Binary 2025
August 3-9, August 10-16
At Camp Amahami
For LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-17
$800 per camper per session
Our legacy overnight summer camp experience for LGBTQ+ youth. No camper will be turned away based on their ability to pay; financial assistance is available.
Beyond & Camp Beyond Binary
Beyond strives to create spaces that support the health, success and overall well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and their families in which all LGBTQ+ youth may thrive.
Beyond Monthly Meetups
For LGBTQ+ youth & families of all ages
Free to attend
In & around Syracuse, N.Y.
Presented with generous support from:
Want to stay active and connected all year long? Attend our monthly meetups. Meetups in the Southern Tier, Tompkins County and other areas are being planned—so stay in touch! Visit beyondbinary.org/contact for more information.
Hybrid Camp Beyond Experiences
For LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-20
$180 per camper for three days of Day Camp (includes lunches)
$300 per camper for two nights of Overnight Camp (includes lunches, dinners, breakfasts)
Want a taste of Camp Beyond Binary? Looking to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth, families or young adults? Prefer a shorter day camp experience? We’ve got you! Attend for three days of camp or spend two overnights. Ages 12-20 may attend solo or with a family member. Chosen families are welcome. Solo youth are supervised by camp staff. Let’s get together for connection, fun and learning in an affirming space by and for LGBTQ+ people.
Hybrid Spring Day or Overnight*
April 13-15
At Camp Hoover
Activities include LGBTQ+ storytelling, advocacy, plants and gardening and more!
Hybrid Summer Day or Overnight**
July 30-August 1
At Camp Hoover
Activities include water sports, hiking, archery, games, arts & crafts, campfires and more!
*Spring Add-On:
Travel with Beyond LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day in Albany, N.Y.
Dates TBD
$75 per participant (includes charted coach bus, lodging, meals)
Get up, stand up, know your rights! Learn about our democracy’s political process and make your voices heard. Travel with Beyond youth, families and staff to advocate for safety, fair treatment and access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ people.
**Summer Add-On:
Round-trip Busing to Camp Hoover
July 30-August 1
$50 per camper
Destiny USA, Syracuse: Pickup at 8 a.m., drop off at 5:30 p.m.; Wegmans, Dewitt: Pickup at 8:30 a.m., drop off at 5 p.m.
Ready to Apply for CIT?
Complete the application on girlslovecamp.org.
Once completed, you’ll hear from our camp directors to make sure the program is the right fit. Once accepted, you’ll receive a link to register in CampDoc. All CITs are required to join an orientation day before camp during our staff training week.
This program helps you in real life by teaching you amazing skills, how to make new friends, be a sister to every Girl Scout, and develop your confidence, courage, and character. You’ll also have the best summer leadership experience ever!
If you’re wondering what happens next, as a 17-year-old, you can:
• Work at a day camp (Comstock, Hoover)
• Get certified as a lifeguard or work as a kitchen aide with part-time program aide duties at an overnight camp*
• Complete CIT II—there’s more to learn as you take on a different set of responsibilities
*Does not count for ratio at overnight camps.
You must be 18 to work at an overnight camp, but your CIT experience gives you an idea of what it’s like!
Camp Merch
Pre-order your swag in the Camp Store section of girlslovecamp.org
Pre-orders end three weeks before the first camp session. Your order will be sent to camp, waiting for your camper when they arrive. Shipping is available for an extra fee. Actual colors and designs may vary.
Important Reminders
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on February 4!
The last day of standard registration and final payments are due is June 15. After June 15, payment is due in full at the time of registration.
All summer camp sessions include a $50 non-refundable deposit payable at the time of registration. Me & My Gal and Me & My Pal are paid in full at the time of registration. Troop Core sessions require a $50 deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations requests before June 15 receive a full refund minus the $50 deposit. No refunds will be issued after June 15.
A minimum number of campers is required to run programming. If this is not met, camp sessions may be subject to cancellation.
Health history and medical forms are due no later than two weeks before your camp session start date.
For a full list of FAQs, visit girlslovecamp.org.
Questions?
Email us at info@gsnypenn.org or call 1.800.943.4414. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates!
Earn Camp This Cookie Season
When Girl Scouts sell cookies during our 2025 program, they can earn credit toward our camp sessions based on the total number of packages sold!
By reaching these milestones and choosing the Experience Credit option, Girl Scouts can earn:
• $25 for selling 600+ packages
• $300 for selling 1,000+ packages
• $350 for selling 3,000+ packages
This adds up to a potential $675 in credits! Plus, if they earned $1,500 in sales during our 2024 Treats, Reads & More Program, they could receive an additional $200 in Experience Credits. That’s a total of $875 in savings on camp!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to earn your camp experience this cookie season!
Rewards are cumulative (see the 2025 cookie order form for full details). At certain levels, Girl Scouts can choose either a reward item OR Experience Credit. These credits can be applied in a variety of ways to enhance their Girl Scout experience. Credits earned during the 2025 Member Year (October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025) will expire on November 1, 2025.
