Resident camp 101

Basic information about Girl Scout camp

Program

Based on the girls’ interests and age, each group of campers and staff plans its own activities, including hiking, archery, nature exploration, swimming, challenge course, arts and crafts, and sleep outs, with additional activities based on the session theme. Help your camper choose a camp session by looking for activities she already loves or has always wanted to try!

Camp staff

All camp staff members are 18 years or older, and selected for their maturity and enthusiasm. Most were Girl Scout campers as youth, and many return year after year. Staff are trained in CPR, first aid, child development, and activity leadership.

Camp buddies

Campers may register to be placed with one friend for the week. Enter buddy information during registration.

Confirmations/instructions

Registered campers receive a confirmation email with a packing list, information about what to expect at camp, and a link to all required paperwork.

Transportation

Most campers take the camp bus, which stops in Mission Valley and Escondido ($15 each way; $30 roundtrip). Camp staff supervise bus trips to ensure a fun and safe experience. Alternatively, families may drive their girls directly to camp.

Communication

Campers may receive regular U.S. mail; no packages, please. The camp staff blogs and posts photos daily as a free service. For an additional fee, parents can email their campers through an online platform. Campers respond via U.S. mail only.

Accommodations

With sufficient notice, we can accommodate most campers with special physical, medical, emotional, social or dietary needs. Contact the director (campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org) two weeks in advance of the start of the session with specific considerations, and fill out the Camper Health History form in detail.