Registration for Summer Camp opens November 20!

Our Summer Camps give campers the opportunity to meet people of different backgrounds in a safe environment, without judgments and expectations of the outside world. In a community free of electronic devices, campers focus on interacting with one another in a natural setting.

Each of our camps provides a unique experience and come with their own fun-filled activities that will leave girls wanting more outside adventure time!

Types of Summer Camp:

Day Camp: Campers will build their courage and self-confidence through our Day Camp programs. Camp staff will be there to help girls build resilience and independence during the day, while spending the night at home. Girls will spend their days growing and learning through intentional activities and programs that fit specific themes.

To give your girl more adventure, optional one-night overnights, Night Lights, and Family Nights are offered on specific weeks.

Locations:

Camp Oak Spring | Somerset, NJ

Camp Inawendiwin | Tabernacle, NJ

Camp Sacajawea | Newfield, NJ
Sleepaway Camp: Campers will continue to build their self-confidence and independence while at our Sleepaway Camp program. Girls will be able to choose their activities, and deepen their relationship with the outdoors, all while fostering their creativity by unplugging from the digital world. Whether she spends four days or six weeks with us, you’ll see a more mature and independent girl at home by the end of the summer.

Locations:

Camp Inawendiwin | Tabernacle, NJ
Summer Group Camping: (NEW) WEEKEND FAMILY CAMPING

Weekend family camping is for the families (even dads and brothers!) who are looking to spend time together building their outdoor skills as a team.

WEEK-LONG TROOP CAMPING

Week-long Troop Camping is for the troop that is eager to earn their next badge while camping under the stars together. Troop leaders will leave their week at camp Troop Camper Certified so they can continue fostering their girls’ love for the outdoors throughout the year.

Location:

Camp Sacajawea | Newfield, NJ

Summer Camp Info:

Financial Assistance

We believe that every girl should have the opportunity to go to Summer Camp. GSCSNJ offers Council Cares to those who need assistance paying for camp. Please complete the Council Cares Form and send to customercare@gscsnj.org to start the process. All applicants for Summer Camp financial assistance must be current registered members of Girl Scouts.

Early application is recommended.

All applications are confidential. Awards are based on need and availability of funds. Awards will not be granted when there is an outstanding debt to GSCSNJ. Awards are non-transferable.

CampDoc Information

CampDoc.com is the electronic health record management system we utilize during summer camp. It will help us consolidate and integrate camper health information into a centralized and secure location. The CampDoc system will give our Health Supervisors and Nurses instant access to camper health information, a key component in providing patient care. Families who used the CampDoc system last summer will not have to re-enter all of the camper’s information. All you have to do is update and make any necessary corrections.

The security, confidentiality, and privacy of your campers’ personal health information will always be protected. The CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted, and password protected.

You will receive a “Welcome E-mail” from CampDoc.com with information about how to set up your account and complete your camper's health information within 2 weeks of your registration being processed.

If you have any questions regarding CampDoc, please email bclemson@gscsnj.org.

CampDoc Tip: Make sure to set register@campdoc.com as a “safe sender” to avoid accidental delivery of emails from CampDoc to junk and spam folders.

Older Girl Leadership Programs

Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs are courses that train Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts to be effective leaders and to understand the necessary qualities to not only be a Camp Aide, but eventually become a Camp Counselor! Under the direction of our Leadership Staff, CITs will expand their leadership skills by shadowing counselors, taking certification courses, and participating in various activities and workshops that will prepare them for working with campers of all ages.

CIT

Girls who complete this two-week program will earn their CIT pin & Senior First Aid Badge. Level: Senior (Grades 9-10)

Camp Oak Spring (Day Camp CIT)

July 20-24 and July 27-31

Camp Inawendiwin (Day Camp CIT)

June 29-July 3 and July 6-10

Camp Inawendiwn (Sleepaway CIT)

July 12-18 and July 19-25

Camp Sacajawea (Day Camp CIT)

July 20-24 and July 27-31

CIT II

Has your camper already earned her CIT pin? Here she will be able to discover her direction while increasing her leadership skills during this three-week program. Your camper will be well on her way to joining the Summer Camp Staff after embarking on one of the CIT II tracks listed below.

Girls who complete this three-week program will earn their CIT II pin, in addition to their track’s certifications. Level: Ambassador (Grades 11-12)

Camp Inawendiwin

July 26-August 1, August 2-8, and August 9-15

Choose from the following CIT II tracks:

Waterfron Track: Girls will learn proper safety techniques around water and boats while mentoring girls. Along with earning their CIT II pin, girls will also have the opportunity to earn their Waterfront Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.

Adventure Track: Love high adventure? During this three-week program, girls will be able to hone their skills working with younger campers in the outdoors while earning the CIT II Pin, along with their Wilderness First Aid CPR/AED and Archery Instructor certifications.

Camp Aide

Camp Aides assist in planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities to guide younger campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. Camp Aides could be assigned activities in any and all camp areas including office work, kitchen helper, etc. Bussing and Before & After Care costs included. Level: Senior & Ambassador (Grades 10-12)

Cancellation Policy & Transfer Requests

GSCSNJ Camps must receive a written request for cancellation and refund no later than 30 days prior to your camp begin date in order to receive a refund, minus the non-refundable $50 deposit per program.

Campers who cancel due to medical reasons within 30 days of the first day of their camp session are required to submit a Doctor’s note in order to receive a refund, minus the non-refundable $50 deposit per program.

Transfer Requests

All Camp session transfers must be received by written request. A transfer will only be transferred if capacity allows.

All transfers after the original registration will have a $25 transfer fee applied. Transfers may include (but not limited to) switching from one program to another, one bus stop to another, or one mode of transportation to another.

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