About Day Camp
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?! Grab your compass, light your torch, and get ready for Survivor at camp! Join us to explore the outdoors and challenge yourself with a week in the woods playing games, singing songs, cooking over a fire, and making friends at GSOH Day Camps in 2025! 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 26, 2025.
Camps fill up 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 1, 2025.
Refunds and Cancellations
Financial assistance applications will be processed within 2-3 business days and fee reductions will be applied to the remaining balance due. Failure to pay the remaining balance for a camper’s registration by May 1 may result in losing that camper’s spot at camp. You can also pay the full camp fee at the time of registration if you wish. New camp registrations after May 1 will require payment in full and each camp week has its own registration deadlines for guaranteeing a t-shirt. 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.
In the event of a cancellation, families may request a refund up to 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp by emailing customercare@gsoh.org. The deposit is non-refundable and there is a 20% restocking fee on care kit accessories. 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.
There Are Two Ways to Register:
1 Online* 2 Paper Forms
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.
You can download and complete a registration form to be mailed to council headquarters if you are paying with cash or a check 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. Payment for the $15 deposit and $55 bus fee (if applicable) must be included with the paper registration.
3. All paper forms arriving prior to March 26 will be held until online registration opens on March 26 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.
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.
Note: All teen leaders must be currently registered Girl Scouts. Most day camps require attendance at some additional trainings prior to camp for all program aide levels.
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.
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 a Day Camp Volunteer Request Form at gsoh.org/daycamp.
Please try to sign up by Monday, March 10, 2025. 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.
June
This summer, GSOH is excited to announce two new day camp locations for our campers! We are welcoming Mid-Ohio Farm in Franklin County (1) and Buzzard’s Roost Nature Preserve in Ross County (2) to our Girl Scout family. Don’t miss out on these great new day camp opportunities.
Summer Program Opportunities
This summer, you can have a blast with your Girl Scout bestie, your troop or your family! Join us for some summer fun like Family Color Wars at Camp Molly Lauman, the Citizen Science Journey at Camp Ken-Jockety or test your engineering skills at Cardboard Boar Regatta at Camp Crooked Lane! See a program below you’re dying to try? To register, search for the camp name by scanning the QR code above!
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Camp Crooked Lane • June 21
$26+$3 per teammate
Grab your team and construct your life-sized boat out of nothing but duct tape and cardboard. Then, join us in the pond as we host a friendly competition to find the best boat in a variety of categories. Sharpen your design and construction skills!
Citizen Science Journey in a Day
Camp Ken-Jockety • July 12
$40
Have you ever wanted to be a scientist? Well now is your chance! In this new program you’ll get to come to camp and learn about what it takes to be a citizen scientist. Learn about how professionals test water quality in the Darby Creek, and use water probes to monitor creek health!
Family Color Wars
Camp Molly Lauman
July 11-13
Starting at $60 per person
Get ready for an epic competition! You’ll receive a confirmation in June of what color team your family group has been assigned so you can come to camp ready to represent your color! You’ll team up with other families & earn points as you complete challenges.
Girl Scout Days with Pea Ohana Watersports
Zanesville, OH • June 1
$38
Join us for a day on the water for Girls Scouts and their families with Pea Ohana Watersports. Learn about water safety and paddling techniques and get ready to kayak! Girl Scouts can learn the basics of kayaking and learn about the local water ways through creeking.
Day Camp Retail Add-Ons
Camp Essentials Kit: $37
Do you need some essentials to help with your summer of exploring? Well, we have the kit for you! The Camp Essentials Kit comes with a backpack, water bottle, bucket hat and puzzle customized with our Girl Scout logo. *Colors subject to change.
S’mores Plush
A toasty little buddy for your camper to carry at camp.
Rainbow Tie-Dye Bucket Hat
Keep cool in style this summer with a bucket hat that tells your friends just how groovy you are!
Journal
Keep track of all your favorite camp memories in this journal.
Mess Kit
This mess kit comes with everything you need to make your campfire meals a breeze, all stored in a convenient mesh bag for easy storage!
Would You Like to Explore the World of STEM This Summer?
What do Icky Sticky Science, Dress to Impress, and Dreamhouse Design all have in common? They’re all sessions in our NEW STEM Day Camps! You can join us at Camp Ken-Jockety on our brand new Battelle STEM Leadership Campus for a week of educational fun. Read below for opportunities of all ages to pursue your STEM dreams.
June 9-13
Darby Detectives
$250
Have you ever wanted to solve a real mystery at camp? During this week of STEM day camp, you will get the biggest break of your detective carreer! Come to the AEP Foundation STEM Leadership Center to learn how to use biochemistry to test DNA for clues. Meet with professionals in cyber security to solve an immersive mystery at camp.
Icky Sticky STEM
$250
Come get messy at this extra special week of STEM Day-Camp. Do experiments that go “boom!”, make slime and other sticky substances, and find the asnwers to your science myths!
June 16-20
Miniature Masters
$300
This STEM day-camp is small but mighty! Come to the AEP STEM Leadership Center for a week of miniature making. Learn how to 3-D model characters, paint realistic scenery, and more! At the end of the week, campers will have a miniature scene to take home.
Dreamhouse Design
$350
Hi, Girl Scout! Learn skills like how to upholster a cozy couch for your stuffed friends and make custom wallpaper for tiny rooms. Practice using hand tools like hammers, screwdrivers, and sandpaper, and see how a 3D Printer works! Each girl will take home her own fully decorated, wooden, 22x23 inch dollhouse. If your toys need a new home, look no further than Dreamhouse Design!
June 23-27 July 14-18
Forest Fairies
$250
Spend a whimsical week at camp learning about the tools real scientists use to protect nature. Build a fairy house, plant seedlings, study animals, and go for a walk in the creek!
Eco Activists
$250
Spend the week at camp exploring and studying our wetlands, pond, and Big Darby Creek. You will practice your citizen science skills, and also earn your Climate Challenge Patch.
July 7-11
Hard Hat Hoopla
$350
We are putting our hard hats on and building up a storm at STEM day camp this week! Learn to use different hand tools, and wrap up the week by designing a project of your choice. Hear from professionals in the construction industry and have fun creating the DIY’s of your dreams in the CK Maker Space.
Camp Constructors
$300
Calling all innovators! You’re invited to design your own perfect city! During this session of STEM Day Camp you will put your imagination to the test while designing your own universe!
Dress to Impress
$275
Learn about how STEM skills are used in the fashion industry, and how you can design your own clothes and accessories without harming the enviornment. Use technology to design your own accessories, upcycle a piece of clothing, and participate in a camp fashion show.
Forest Fairies
$250
Come to Camp Ken-Jockety for a week of whimsical woodland fun! We will learn about ecosystems and the animals that call camp home. Spend the week learning about the tools and technology real scientists use to protect nature. Plant your own seedlings, jump in the creek to study the animal and insect life, and even practice engineering design.
You can learn more about the STEM Day Camps offered this year by scanning the QR Code or by visiting: gsoh.org/daycamp
