2024 Day Camp Guide

About Day Camp

From glow-in-the-dark swimmers in the darkest depths of the ocean, to coral reefs filled with the most colorful creatures you can imagine, there’s tons of magic Under the Sea! In 2024, we’re setting sail for an oceanic adventure at GSOH day camps. Get ready to explore the tiny wonders and majestic giants of the deep, blue sea! Each day camp experience includes a variety of activities such as cooking out, singing, hiking, crafts, STEM, outdoor skills, slingshot/archery, and more.

Our programs are full of sun, fun, and adventure. You may choose to attend one camp or pick one for every week of the summer. Although times may vary, a typical day camp is a five-day session held Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Girls register for day camp as individuals. They may request one buddy (must be reciprocal) of the same age level at registration. Girls from the same troop are not guaranteed to be in the same unit.

How to Register

Registration begins

Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Camps fill on a first-come, first-served basis. A deposit of $15 is required to reserve your camper’s spot, with full payment being due May 8, 2024.

Failure to pay the remaining balance for a camper’s registration by May 8 may result in losing that camper’s spot at camp. Registration for day camps open at 9:00 a.m. EXCEPT for the following:

• Sugarbush Gold – opens at 10:00 a.m.

• K-J River Birch & K-J PawPaw –opens at 1:00 p.m.

Check your camp dates carefully! A $20 transfer fee will be applied if you switch camp sessions after your registration is processed.

Refunds and Cancellations

All deposits are non-refundable. An 80% refund on remaining fees paid may be requested up to 4 weeks prior to the first day of the camp by emailing customercare@gsoh.org. There is a 20% restocking fee on bus & care packages. In case of medical emergency, death in the family, or other unique circumstances, late refunds will be considered on a caseby-case basis. To cancel after the refund deadline to ensure your camper is properly removed from the roster, please email customercare@gsoh.org or call 1-800-621-7042.

Day camp is an exciting outdoor experience!

There Are Two Ways to Register:

1 Online*

1. Visit gsoh.org.

2. At the top of the page, hover over the Discover tab. Under Activities click Event Search.

3. In the search bar, type in the name of your desired camp. Or type in Day Camp to view all the day camps we offer.

4. Click on the desired camp and click the green Register Now button to navigate to the registration page. You will need to login to your myGS account.

5. Once on the registration page, enter your desired number of campers on the right-hand side, and click Add Events. Select the name of your camper from the drop-down, and complete additional fields. Request Buddy if desired. Once all selections are made, click Review Cart to proceed to check-out.

For assistance, contact customercare@gsoh.org or call 614-487-8101 and ask for myGS and program registration assistance.

*To register online, your camper must be a current Girl Scout member.

NEW Camp Highlight: Camp Innovation

Join us at Camp Ken-Jockety for a week of STEM themed camp fun! Enjoy all the best parts of camp like swimming, hiking, and crafts while learning all about design and engineering. Innovate with your unit to solve problems on the trail, build a watercraft at the pool, learn about the science behind target sports, and much more!

2 Paper Forms

You can download and complete a registration form to be mailed to council headquarters from gsoh.org/daycamp.

1. Paper registration forms (except those with a Volunteer Request Form) should not be mailed to Council Headquarters prior to March 18.

2. Payments must be included with paper registration. If payment or request isn’t attached, it will delay processing. If you are requesting financial assistance, submit a Financial Assistance Application with the paper registration. The $15 deposit cannot be covered by Financial Assistance.

3. All paper forms arriving prior to March 27 will be held until online registration opens on March 27 and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you cannot be placed in a camp because there are no spaces available, you will receive a full refund.

Our Pricing Structure

We believe every girl, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to experience camp. When choosing your camp, all camps are initially listed at a base price that is adjusted to be more affordable. Before checking out in the online system, you will have an opportunity to choose True Cost Fee Adjustment that will increase your fee to more closely reflect the true cost of camp. Financial assistance is also available for those who need additional support in order to attend camp.

Surprise Your Camper with a Care Kit!

Our Girl Scout Shops have put together a kit full of camp essentials just for your camper! You can even add-on a fun plush companion to keep them company on their outdoor adventures.

Check out the Day Camp Add-On Form at gsoh.org/daycamp to see all the options and purchase your care kit today!

Teen Leadership Opportunities

Share your camp enthusiasm with younger girls as you strengthen your outdoor skills and develop your own leadership style. Build teamwork, learn practical problem solving, and earn leadership awards.

Check out the opportunities below to discover which program is for you! You may choose to participate in any leadership program for which you meet the requirements. For a full list of requirements for each position, as well as instructions on how to register, visit gsoh.org/daycamp.

Leaders in Action (LiA)

Grade completed 6–8

Have fun building teamwork and leadership skills with your group and earn one of the LiA awards. Previous day camp experience not required.

Program Aide 1 (PA1)

Grade completed 7–12

Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts! PA training teaches you skills to be a confident and effective leader.

Prerequisite: LiA Award (earned in troop, camp, or individually) or completed ninth grade.

Program Aide 2 (PA2)

Grade completed 8–12

Take your leadership skills to the next level as a PA2! Earn service hours toward recognitions and assist day camp adult volunteers to help create a positive camp experience for girls.

Prerequisite: Day Camp PA1.

Advanced Program Leader (APL)

Grade completed 9–12

Work with the camp director to determine where your skills are most needed. Lead a daily activity, assist in a unit, create your own special activity, or follow another path as you serve as a mentor to younger girls.

Prerequisite: Must have progressed through both Day Camp PA1 and PA2.

Note: All teen mentors must be currently registered Girl Scouts. Most day camps require attendance at some additional trainings prior to camp for all program aide levels.

Volunteer Opportunities

Spend a part of your summer guiding campers through the great outdoors. Encourage curiosity, inspire adventurers, and be a role model for girls by volunteering at day camp! We rely on dedicated volunteers to help us deliver seven successful, fun-filled weeks of day camp each summer. The number of girls accepted for camp depends on the number of adult volunteers. Grab your friends and sign up to give girls a week full of outdoor adventure.

Volunteers are Awesome!

There are great benefits to being a day camp volunteer:

• Experience the satisfaction of helping girls learn and have fun outdoors.

• Spend a week making lifelong friends and memories.

• Guarantee placement in the day camp of your choice.

• Receive a credit up to $110 for one girl relative who is a currently registered Girl Scout to attend a GSOH day camp.

• Most camps provide separate programs for the preschoolers and boys (grades K–5) of volunteers for a minimal cost.

How to Become a Day Camp Volunteer

Review “What Does It Mean to be a Day Camp Volunteer?” and complete the Day Camp Volunteer Request Form at gsoh.org/daycamp. Note, all volunteers must be a registered Girl Scout member. For instructions on how to register, see the section below.

Please try to sign up by Fri., March 15, 2024. This lets us know how many girls we can accommodate when planning for each camp. If you miss the early deadline, we will certainly still accept your assistance as needed.

Membership Status

Not a registered member?

Visit gsoh.org and click “Volunteer Today!”

• Select Camp/Seasonal Volunteers and enter some basic information.

• Check Unsure* if you are only interested in volunteering for day camp and complete your adult membership registration.

*By selecting Unsure (found on the first page of your search), you are moving forward to register as a day camp volunteer.

Check your email for a message from Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland inviting you to join the MyGSOH Community, a link to complete your background check, and next steps to becoming a volunteer!

Already a registered member?

Volunteers must have an updated successful background check completed within the past three years.

After registration and submitting the required forms, a Day Camp Director will be in contact with you regarding site specific information and training.

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