SUMMER CAMP GUIDE // 2026 Registration opens January 20 at 9 a.m. for all campers via CampDoc
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Make sure to bookmark this site so you can return & register in January!
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About Us
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Table of Contents 6-11
Day Camps
Outdoor Progression
12-15
Overnight Camps
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See Yourself at Camp
16-23
Specialty Camps
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Open Houses
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Leadership Programs (CIT)
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Registration
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Beyond & Camp Beyond Binary
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We’re Hiring
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Camp Merch & Reminders
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.
Camps Service Centers
Talk about favorite outdoor places and why they’re special.
Meet Out Step outside to look, listen, feel and smell. Share what was observed. Learn more about what was discovered.
Wonder what else can be seen in the outdoors.
CE LEAVE NO TRA S LE PRINCIP
Leave What You Find Plan Ahead & Prepare
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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.
Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife
Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
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.
Dispose of Waste Properly
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 first 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.
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How Do YOU See Yourself at Camp? How about swimming in a crystal-clear lake, making s’mores over a campfire with new best friends or hitting a bullseye at the archery range? We have something for everyone! Our summer camps are open to any youth entering grades 1-12 during the 2026-2027 school year. You DON’T have to be a current Girl Scout to join the fun—camp is for anyone looking for an outdoor adventure! Non-Girl Scouts join camp with a one-time $45 registration fee, which provides a GSNYPENN Council membership valid through September 30, 2026, and access to exclusive year-round programming and special offers.
Campers register based on the grade they’ll enter for the 2026-2027 school year:
Let’s Get Started: 1. Explore Our Properties – Take a look at each unique property featured in this guide and see what we offer! Which camp is closest to you? Maybe stretch your legs and go a little farther! 2. 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 camps give you the chance to be outdoors and 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!
Have Questions? Need Help? Call Us: 315.698.9400 or 1.800.943.4414 Email Us: info@gsnypenn.org Visit Us Online: girlslovecamp.org 4
Visit an Open House! Camp Amahami: June 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Camp Beyond Binary at Amahami: July 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp Comstock: June 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Camp Hoover: June 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Camp Trefoil: June 20, 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration required; find each session at gsnypenn.org/events
Ready For Camp? Let’s Register! Registration opens at 9 a.m. on January 20 for all campers! 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. After you register, you’ll receive an email inviting you to complete your health history and medical forms through your CampDoc account. If your family/caregiver already set up an account from a previous year, they simply have to update your info. All health history information is due two weeks before your camp’s start date. Final payments for all camps are due June 15. Final payment for Beyond camps are due two weeks before the start of camp. All summer camp sessions include a $50 non-refundable deposit payable at the time of registration. Me & My Gal/Pal programs are paid in full at the time of registration. Troop Core requires a $50 deposit from your troop.
We’re Hiring! 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/werehiring to learn more!
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Day Camp
At-A-Glance
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Ready for some camp action, but crave sleeping in your own bed at night? Day camp is the thing for you!
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We have two properties hosting day camp this summer—with more fun and activities than you can even imagine!
NEW THIS YEAR: Check out our Leadership Programs for youth entering grades 6-10 at Camp Hoover!
2026 Day Camp Sessions Camp Comstock
Camp Hoover
Leadership Program
Beyond
Session 1: July 6-10
Enchanted Forest • All genders • Grades 1-8
Ahoy Mateys and Mermaids • All genders • Grades 1-8
Session 2: July 13-17
Ahoy Adventures • All genders • Grades 1-8
The Great Hoover Bake-Off! • Girls-only • Grades 1-8 • Optional overnight add-on
Day Camp Program Aide at Hoover • Girls-only • Grades 6-8
Rainbow Explorers at Comstock • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Grades 3-5
Session 3: July 20-24
The Great Dino Hunt • All genders • Grades 1-8
Life-Sized Games • All genders • Grades 1-8
Day Camp Leader-InTraining at Hoover • All genders • Grades 9-10
Rainbow Explorers at Comstock • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Grades 3-5
Session 4: July 27-31
Magic and Mischief • All genders • Grades 1-8
Under the Surface July 27-29 only • All genders • Grades 1-8
Session 5: August 3-7
Gnome You Didn’t • All genders • Grades 1-8
Art-tastic Adventures • Girls-only • Grades 1-8 • Optional overnight add-on
Day Camp Leader-InTraining at Hoover • Girls-only • Grades 9-10
Session 6: August 10-14
H2-Oh Yeah! • All genders • Grades 1-8
Choose Your Own Adventure • All genders • Grades 1-8 • Optional overnight add-on
Day Camp Program Aide at Hoover • All genders • Grades 6-8
Session 7: August 17-21
To Infinity and Beyond • All genders • Grades 1-8 • Optional overnight add-on
Camp’s A Mess • All genders • Grades 1-8
Rainbow Explorers at Comstock • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Grades 3-5
Rainbow Explorers at Comstock • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Grades 3-5
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Day Camp
The Details
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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.
See Page 5 for Open House information!
More Details:
Busing Available*
• All genders entering grades 1-8
Does your day camper need transportation? No problem! Round-trip busing is just $50 per camper per week from Triphammer Marketplace, 2255 N. Triphammer Rd., and Wegmans, 500 S. Meadow St., Ithaca.
• Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Pick-up from 4:30 to 5 p.m. • $350 per participant per week
*A minimum number of campers is required for the bus.
Enchanted Forest • July 6-10 Come join us for an enchanted forest adventure! Spend a week among the fairy folk and help transform Comstock into a mystical getaway! Build fairy towns, battle trolls, try to outsmart goblins and more! Ahoy Adventures • July 13-17 Calling all young pirates, sea explorers and treasure hunters! Get ready to set sail for a week of swashbuckling fun! Ahoy Adventure is a high-energy, imagination-fueled camp where you’ll embark on daily quests across the Seven Silly Seas. From crafting pirate hats and building cardboard ships to decoding treasure maps and going on epic scavenger hunts, every day is a new nautical adventure. The Great Dino Hunt • July 20-24 Ever wondered how scientists discovered dinosaurs? Join our paleontology crew and uncover the secrets of the past! Each day, you’ll dig for ancient artifacts, hunt for hidden dinosaur eggs and build your very own museum collection. Stomp like a dinosaur, explore how different species survive and decide which one is your favorite! Magic and Mischief • July 27-31 Everyone’s favorite theme is back at Comstock for one week only! Immerse yourself in a world of magic where witches and wizards must join to hone their wild magical abilities. Gnome You Didn’t • August 3-7 Step into the enchanting world of garden gnomes, woodland creatures and tiny hidden kingdoms! This one-of-a-kind camp invites curious campers to shrink down their imaginations and explore the world from a gnome’s eye view. H2-Oh Yeah! • August 10-14 Get ready to dive into the wildest week of the summer! Be prepared to soak up the sun and make waves with epic water games, thrilling slip ‘n slides, wild water balloon battles, paddle adventures and surprise splash challenges! Whether you’re racing through obstacle courses or chilling in a lazy river float, this week is the ultimate cool-down adventure. Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen and best cannonball and get ready to make a splash this week at Comstock! To Infinity and Beyond • August 17-21 • Optional overnight add-on: $50/camper Get ready, young astronauts—it’s time to suit up and launch into an epic space adventure! Explore the wonders of outer space through hands-on activities, cosmic crafts and intergalactic games.
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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.
See Page 5 for Open House information!
More Details:
Busing Available*
• All genders entering grades 1-8*
Does your day camper need transportation? No problem! Round-trip busing is just $50 per camper per week from Destiny USA, 1 Destiny USA Dr., Syracuse, and/or Wegmans DeWitt, 6789 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
• Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Pick-up from 4:30 to 5 p.m. • $350 per participant per week
*A minimum number of campers is required for the bus.
Ahoy Mateys and Mermaids • July 6-10 Me mateys! Climb aboard the Jolly Hoover for a week of pirates, treasure and mermaids. Learn essential skills like sword fighting, flag making and how to follow a map to the buried treasure. Discover all Hoover has to offer and stake your claim on the high seas. The Great Hoover Bake-Off! (Girls-only) • July 13-17 • Optional overnight add-on: $50/camper Get ready to whip up some magic in the kitchen and compete for Star Baker in what is sure to be a deliciously fun week at camp! Learn the basics, such as knife skills and fire safety, and then scale up to cooking over a fire! Figure out how to incorporate a mystery ingredient into your snack…because at the Great Hoover Bake-Off, possibilities are endless! Life-Sized Games • July 20-24 Hoover is turning into a giant board game for the week! Race your very own Mario Kart around camp, jump into a game of Clue and find out whodunnit at the end of a scavenger hunt! Be prepared to design your own game during this adventurous week for gamers of all kinds. Under the Surface (Monday-Wednesday only) • July 27-29 • $175/camper Water, water everywhere! Swim in the lake, paddle to the island and create watercolor paintings. Learn about the water ecology of the lake and how we impact it. What will you discover under the surface? Art-tastic Adventures (Girls-only) • August 3-7 •Optional overnight add-on: $50/camper Explore art and nature while enjoying all the classics of summer camp. Be inspired by our scenic surroundings and create paintings, sculptures and tie-dye. Take aim in the archery range and create splatter art! Discover your inner artist at Hoover this summer! Choose Your Own Adventure • August 10-14 • Optional overnight add-on: $50/camper Get ready for an unforgettable camp experience! You’ll have regular swim time and work with your group to create a schedule that includes all your camp favorites. From boating, hiking, arts and crafts, games, tiedye and more—create the best week of summer yet. It’ll be packed with adventure, creativity and a dash of spontaneous fun. Camp’s a Mess! • August 17-21 Get ready for a week filled with games, crafts and experiments that go sploosh, splat and plop! Play 10 in the mud, paint without a paintbrush, explode a volcano—anything that can make a mess! Make mistakes, get messy and find adventure at Hoover. You will still enjoy all the classics camp has to offer.
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Overnight Camp At-A-Glance
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Ready for the next step in your camp experience? Stay overnight for a whole week! We’ll have the campfire and s’mores ready, along with plenty of fun!
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2026 Overnight Camp Sessions Camp Comstock Grades 2-5
Camp Comstock Grades 6-12
Session 1: July 5-10
Summer Paradise • Girls-only
Wilderness Warriors • Girls-only
Session 2: July 12-17
Creative Campers • Girls-only
Waterlogged and Wild • Girls-only
Session 3: July 19-24
Splash Zone • All genders
Wilderness Warriors • All genders
Session 4: July 26-31
Summer Paradise • Girls-only
Chef’s Ahoy • Girls-only
Session 5: August 2-7
Splash Zone • Girls-only
Night Owls • Girls-only
Leadership Program
Beyond
Counselorin-Training I • Girls-only • Grades 10-12
Counselorin-Training II • Girls-only • Grades 11-12
Camp Beyond Binary at Amahami August 2-8 • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Ages 12-17 Beyond Rainbow Explorers Overnight at Amahami August 2-8 • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Ages 8-11
Session 6: August 9-14
Creative Campers • All genders
Waterlogged and Wild • All genders
Camp Beyond Binary at Amahami August 9-15 • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Ages 12-17
Beyond Youth Leadership Cohort August 9-15 • LGBTQ+ affirming • All genders • Ages 18-22 Boys and girls will not share sleeping areas; overnight campers will be separated into units by appropriate gender and ages.
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Overnight Camp The Details
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Camp Comstock • Ithaca, N.Y. • Est. 1927
At Comstock, campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings on the shores of beautiful Cayuga Lake. Day to Overnight campers explore nature, challenge themselves with activities such as archery and fishing, try new things and make new friends.
See Page 5 for Open House information!
• All genders entering grades 2-12*
More Details:
• Check-in Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m. • Check-out Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer Paradise (Girls-only) July 5-10, entering grades 2-5 July 26-31, entering grades 2-5 Eager to celebrate the end of the school year and start the summer strong? Join us for a slice of summer paradise! Spend your week relaxing and soaking in the summer sun. Relax and unwind with a camp spa day. Paint your stress away with some beautiful crafts. Watch a drive-in movie camp style, complete with snacks and treats. End the day stargazing along the lake. Creative Campers July 12-17, girls entering grades 2-5 August 9-14, all genders entering grades 2-5 The ultimate way to dip your toes into the world of camp! Packed with fun, friends and imagination, this exciting program offers hands-on creativity with cool crafts and playful projects, as well as camp songs, games and s’mores. This is a great chance to make new friends and awesome memories. Whether you’re new to camp or just looking for a fun adventure, this is where the magic begins! Splash Zone July 19-24, all genders entering grades 2-5 August 2-7, girls entering grades 2-5 Cannonball into the coolest camp of the summer! Get ready to get soaked, make friends and dive into some seriously awesome water fun. Every day is packed with wild water games, messy science experiments and splashtastic challenges that’ll have you laughing, learning and maybe even turning into a full-on water wizard. Think: water balloon battles, DIY boat races and science labs where things fizz, bubble and blow your mind. Wilderness Warriors July 5-10, girls entering grades 6-12 July 19-24, all genders entering grades 6-12 Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and into the wild? Wilderness Warriors is an actionpacked camp program that blends the excitement
• $575 per participant per week (excluding Specialty Camps)
• *Girls-only camps run July 5-10, July 12-17, July 26-31 and August 2-7 of a “Survivor”-style competition with the thrill of real outdoor adventure. With mini group challenges, survivor skills workshops, adventure games and scavenger hunts, you won’t want to miss out! Waterlogged and Wild July 12-17, girls entering grades 6-12 August 9-14, all genders entering grades 6-12 $650 per camper Join us for the ultimate camp adventure for water lovers! Dive into a week full of fun with boating, waterfall hikes and exciting water activities. Start with splashing through the creek and playing water games, then move on to paddling across calm lakes. End the week with a high-adrenaline white water rafting trip! This program is all about getting soaked and having a blast. You will stay cool, get wild and make unforgettable memories along the way. Chef’s Ahoy (Girls-only) July 26-31, entering grades 6-12 Ready to level up your cooking skills? Join us for a fun outdoor cooking adventure! You’ll cook a two-course meal over a campfire, go on a mystery scavenger hunt to create a surprise dish and test a menu throughout the week. You’ll also learn how to cook for a group in our kitchen and, at the end of the week, prepare a snack to share with parents at checkout to show off what you’ve learned. Night Owls (Girls-only) August 2-7, entering grades 6-12* Embrace all five senses as you explore the magic of the night with us! Over the course of the week, we’ll stargaze, take night hikes and twilight swims and make nocturnal crafts while learning about wildlife and nature under the stars. Enjoy campfire stories, shadow puppet shows and fun night games that foster friendships and adventure. Perfect for youth who thrive after dark, this camp promises unforgettable memories and exciting experiences! *Schedules will be adjusted appropriately based on the age group of the campers. 15
Specialty Camps At-A-Glance
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Family Camp, Me & My Gal/Pal, Troop Core
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Enjoy camp with your camper this summer! Join us at one of our Family Camp, Me & My Gal/ Pal, Troop Core or all three program offerings! Our expert staff will lead activities like archery, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts and so much more! We’ll provide meals, cozy cabins for sleeping and all the camp fun you could ask for.
Troop Days, Family Days Not sure if you’re ready to stay overnight? Check out our Troop and Family Days at Amahami and Trefoil! Bring your lunch and sense of adventure as you spend half the day with our expert staff participating in activities such as archery, the ropes and challenge course and water sports. Explore our properties with your troop or family as you complete self-led activities like hiking, crafts and more! Please note there will be no food service during Troop and Family Days. Interested in an optional overnight accommodation for an additional fee? Please email us at info@gsnypenn.org.
2026 Specialty Camp Sessions Property
Troop Core
Amahami
July 10-12
Troop Day (GS Levels)
Me & My Gal
July 7 (D/B/J) July 9 (C/S/A) July 21 (D/B/J) July 23 (C/S/A)
May 8-10 July 17-19
Me & My Pal
August 14-16
Family Camp
Family Day
July 3-5 July 24-26
July 14 July 16
May 29-31
Comstock August 28-30
August 22-23
Hoover July 31-August 2
Trefoil
August 4 (D/B/J) August 6 (C/S/A) August 18 (D/B/J) August 20 (C/S/A)
August 7-9
August 21-23
August 14-16
August 11 August 13
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Specialty Camps The Details
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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.
See Page 5 for Open House information! Family Camp • July 3-5, July 24-26 • All ages • $85 per participant Why should the campers have all the fun? Pack your family and head to camp! Participate together in favorite camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided throughout the program. Troop Core • July 10-12 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85 per Girl Scout; $45 per adult This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders to enjoy a fun, communitybased camping weekend. Youth and leaders will enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, hiking and more, facilitated by our camp staff. Meals are provided throughout the program. Me & My Gal •May 8-10, July 17-19 •Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $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 and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided throughout the program. Shooting Sports and Water Fun Troop Day • July 7, July 21 D/B/J Girl Scouts entering grades K-5 & adults • $20 per participant Bring your troop to Amahami for full day of fun camp activities! Our expert staff will lead your group at the archery range and Page Pond. We’ll also have many self-led activities, including hiking, exploring the fire tower, STEM Lab exploration and a craft to take home! Shooting Sports and Water Fun Troop Day • July 9, July 23 C/S/A Girl Scouts entering grades 6-12 & adults • $20 per participant Bring your troop to Amahami for full day of fun camp activities! Our expert staff will lead your group at the archery range and Page Pond. We’ll also have many self-led activities, including hiking, exploring the fire tower, STEM Lab exploration and a craft to take home! Campers must be age 12+ to participate in tomahawks and riflery, per the NYS Department of Health and Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints. Shooting Sports and Water Fun Family Day • July 14, July 16 • All ages $20 per participant (Youth ages 2 and under are free) Bring your family to Amahami for full day of fun camp activities! Our expert staff will lead your group at the archery range and Page Pond. We’ll also have many self-led activities, including hiking, exploring the fire tower, STEM Lab exploration and a craft to take home!
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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.
See Page 5 for Open House information! Family Camp • May 29-31 • All ages • $85/participant Why should the campers have all the fun? Pack your family and head to camp! Participate together in favorite camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided throughout the program. Troop Core • August 14-16 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85/Girl Scout; $45/adult This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders to enjoy a fun, communitybased camping weekend. Youth and leaders will enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, hiking and more facilitated by our camp staff. Meals are provided throughout the program.
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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.
See Page 5 for Open House information! Me & My Gal • August 22-23 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85/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 and archery while enjoying each other’s company. Meals are provided throughout the program. Troop Core • August 28-30 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85 per Girl Scout; $45/adult This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders to enjoy a fun, communitybased camping weekend. Youth and leaders will enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, hiking and more facilitated by our camp staff. Meals are provided throughout the program.
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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.
See Page 5 for Open House information!
Troop Core • July 31-August 2 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85/Girl Scout; $45/adult This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders to enjoy a fun, communitybased camping weekend. Youth and leaders will enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, hiking and more facilitated by our camp staff. Meals are provided throughout the program. Me & My Gal • August 7-9 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85/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 throughout the program. Family Camp • August 14-16 • All ages • $85/participant Why should the campers have all the fun? Pack your family and head to camp! 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 throughout the program. Me & My Pal • August 21-23 • Girl Scouts all ages & adults • $85/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 throughout the program. Challenge Course and Water Fun Troop Day • August 4, August 18 D/B/J Girl Scouts entering grades K-5 & adults • $20/participant Bring your troop to Trefoil for a full day of fun camp activities! Our expert staff will lead your group at the challenge course and the lake. We’ll also have many self-led activities, including hiking, exploring the nature center and a craft to take home! Challenge Course and Water Fun Troop Day • August 6, August 20 C/S/A Girl Scouts entering grades 6-12 & adults • $20/participant Bring your troop to Trefoil for a full day of fun camp activities! Our expert staff will lead your group at the challenge course and the lake. We’ll also have many self-led activities, including hiking, exploring the nature center and a craft to take home! Challenge Course and Water Fun Family Day • August 11, August 13 All ages • $20/participant (Youth ages 2 and under are free) Bring your family to Trefoil for a full day of fun camp activities! Our expert staff will lead your group at the challenge course and the lake. We’ll also have many self-led activities, including hiking, exploring the nature center and a craft to take home!
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Leadership Programs The Details
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Leadership Programs (CIT) Are you ready to see yourself as a role model for younger campers? Then join one (or more) of these awesome leadership experiences offered at our camps!* About Our CIT Programs How will these programs help you in real life? Not only will you learn amazing skills, 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! *Completing these leadership programs does not guarantee future employment at one of our GSNYPENN camps.
Day Camp Program Aide at Hoover • July 13-17, girls-only entering grades 6-8 August 10-14, all genders entering grades 6-8 • $300/participant Program Aide (PA) is for youth entering grades 6-8 who are motivated and self-directed. PAs will have the opportunity to learn the leadership skills needed to work with youth in an outdoor setting. Part of the camp will be spent completing the Program Aide training required for this program. The rest of the week, they’ll practice what they’ve learned while helping lead different programs, including waterfront, archery, songs, games and more! Ready to join us? Register now using CampDoc. Don’t wait; spaces are limited for this program! Day Camp Leader-In-Training • July 20-24, all genders entering grades 9-10 August 3-7, girls only entering grades 9-10 • $300/participant Get ready for a brand-new leadership opportunity! Youth entering grades 9-10 will have the opportunity to hone the skills needed to become a day camp staff member! They’ll learn about camper management and program planning throughout the week and then practice these skills through the creation of their very own program activity! Girl Scouts will earn their True North Award. Ready to join us? Register now using CampDoc! Don’t wait; spaces are limited for this program! Counselor-in-Training (Girls-only) The Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program helps youth enhance their leadership and camp counseling skills by learning to create lesson plans, developing behavior management and discipline strategies for campers and improving their overall camp skills. Counselor-in-Training I at Comstock • July 5-17 (Campers stay over the weekend) Girls entering grades 10-12 • $500/participant CIT I is for youth entering grades 10-12 who are participating in the CIT program for the first time. During this two-week program, CIT I’s will learn about camper behavior and management, how to work as a team and techniques for becoming a great leader. There will also be time to participate in fun activities and challenging group games. Ready to join us? Complete the CIT application process at girlslovecamp.org. Once your application is complete, you’ll hear from our camp directors to chat about your application and make sure the program is the right fit. Once accepted, you’ll receive a link to register in CampDoc. Counselor-in-Training II at Comstock • July 26-August 7 (Campers stay over the weekend) Girls entering grades 11-12, completion of CIT I program also required • $500/participant CIT II is a program for youth entering grades 11-12 who have completed the CIT I program. During this two-week program, CIT II’s will focus on honing the skills needed to work with youth at camp. This program is an excellent opportunity to deepen leadership skills while having fun at camp! Ready to join us? Complete the CIT application process at girlslovecamp.org. Once your application is complete, you’ll hear from our camp directors to chat about your application and make sure the program is the right fit. Once accepted, you’ll receive a link to register in CampDoc. 25
Camp Beyond The Details
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Camp Beyond
MISSION: 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. VISION: Beyond envisions a world where every LGBTQ+ youth recognizes their limitless potential, feels celebrated for who they are and draws strength from a community that understands and supports them.
See Page 5 for Open House information! LGBTQ+ Pride All-Family Camp Weekend at Amahami • June 19-21 Families or solo LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-17 with guardian permission • $150/participant Take your pride outside for a fun-filled LGBTQ+ family weekend where all families are celebrated! Enjoy a relaxing getaway with activities for all ages, including arts and crafts, games, nature exploration, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, community meals and plenty of bonfires. Find a joyful, inclusive space to connect, build community and make lasting memories together in the great outdoors. Presented with generous support from United Way of Broome County. Beyond’s Rainbow Explorers Day Camp at Comstock • July 6–10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 • Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any youth entering grades 3-5 • $350/participant/week Experience our inaugural day camp program, offering campers four exciting weeks in a joyful, affirming space where kids can be themselves, make new friends and explore experiences in a safe, inclusive environment. Youth will enjoy a summer filled with creativity, friendship and fun along the shores of beautiful Cayuga Lake. Each week features engaging themes—like self-expression, adventure, teamwork, wellness and leadership—blending play, learning and community-building. Activities include crafts, outdoor games, archery, fishing, nature exploration, swimming and boating, storytelling and pride celebrations. Campers will grow self-confidence, practice kindness and build empathy in a space rooted in Beyond’s mission. Our day camp is appropriate for any kid ages 8-11 who will benefit from the support of an LGBTQ+ inclusive environment. They may have LGBTQ+ family members, require a space where their gender identity and expression are supported, seek friendships with peers who share similar experiences or simply feel at home surrounded by the LGBTQ+ community. Camp Beyond Binary Open House at Amahami • July 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. LGBTQ+ youth ages 8-22 & families • FREE! Please visit BeyondBinary.org/Camps to RSVP Curious about Camp Beyond Binary? Explore the beautiful Camp Amahami property and experience a taste of what it’s like to attend our wonder-filled weeklong summer camp of affirmation and adventure. LGBTQ+ youth ages 8-11, 12-17 and 18-22 will learn more about the camp experience at each age level and enjoy activities led by our Camp Director and staff. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Whether you’re already registered for camp or not, come spend the day with us as you enjoy activities, a picnic and great company. This will also be our July Broome County meetup, sponsored with generous support from the United Way of Broome County.
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Camp Beyond Binary 2026 at Amahami Session 1: August 2-8 Session 2: August 9-15 LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–17 $800/camper/session* Note: the following Beyond programs run concurrently with Camp Beyond Binary: Rainbow Explorers Overnight Camp for any youth ages 8-11 (Session 1) Youth Leadership Cohort for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-22 (Session 2) Celebrating our fifth summer of Camp Beyond Binary! Camp Beyond Binary offers traditional overnight summer camp activities in a safe, affirming environment led by professional staff from within the LGBTQ+ community, including mental health professionals who specialize in supporting the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families. LGBTQ+ youth are encouraged and supported through self-expression and self-advocacy activities, peer relationships and an emphasis on positive self-worth and belonging. 2nd Annual Beyond Youth Leadership Cohort August 9-15 LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-22 • $450/person* The Youth Leadership Cohort is designed for older campers who are ready to try something a little different — to step into leadership, build community and help shape what camp can be in the future. Participants will: • Co-design and lead activities with other campers • Practice leadership by shadowing Beyond staff and supporting younger campers • Reflect on their strengths, interests and values • Explore what queer leadership means to them personally and in the community • Create a personal and collective archive of their camp experience through various media Cohort members still get to enjoy the fun of camp—swimming, art house, nature walks and plenty of downtime to relax and just be themselves. *Financial aid is available; no camper will be turned away. Cost includes all meals, lodging and leadership/camp activities.
Beyond Monthly Meetups Want to stay active and connected with other LGBTQ+ youth and families all year long? Attend our FREE monthly meetups in and around Syracuse and those in Broome County. Syracuse meetups are presented through the generous support of the Central New York Community Foundation. Broome County meetups are presented through the generous support of the United Way of Broome County. Visit BeyondBinary.org/meet-ups for more information. You can also sign up for emails about all upcoming Beyond events at BeyondBinary.org/contact.
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Important Reminders Remember: registration opens at 9 a.m. on January 20 for all campers! A minimum number of campers is required to run all programming. If the minimum is not met, camps may be subject to cancellation. Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations will receive a full refund minus the $50 deposit if cancellation is requested before June 15. After June 15, no refunds will be issued. For a full list of FAQs, visit girlslovecamp.org. Questions? Email us at info@gsnypenn.org. The last day of standard registration (and the date all final payments are due) is June 15. After June 15, payment for all camps is due in full at the time of registration. Health history and medical forms are due no later than two weeks before the start date of your camp.
Camp Merch Pre-order your swag in the “Camp” section of nypennstore.org. Pre-orders end three weeks before the first camp session starts. Your order will be sent to camp and available for pickup by your camper during their session. Shipping is also available for an additional fee.
Camp T-Shirt Design Contest Calling all creative campers: here’s your chance to design the official camp t-shirt for the 2026 summer season! Whether your heart belongs to Amahami, Comstock, Hoover or Trefoil, we want to see your camp spirit shine! Create a design that shows what makes your camp special—the memories, adventures, friendships and fun. The winning design will be featured on this year’s shirts. The artist will receive a special prize and bragging rights all summer long! Designs are due by February 28; submit at: https://form.jotform.com/252966219254161 30
Make Your Next Adventure FREE: Use Experience Credits Did you know Girl Scouts can earn Experience Credits through our council’s Treats, Reads & More (TRM) and Girl Scout Cookie product programs? TRM Program: Girl Scouts could earn up to $180 in Experience Credits—perfect for camp, programs or travel! Cookie Program: In addition to fun rewards, Girl Scouts can also earn Experience Credits* at select levels: • $25 for 450 packages sold • $60 for 700 packages sold • $300 for 1,000 packages sold • And at 1,500+ packages sold, Girl Scouts earn a 50% off voucher toward a GSNYPENN-led experience (up to $350 off )! That means your Girl Scout could be headed to camp or another GSNYPENN experience for FREE! Start dreaming big—because her next great adventure might already be paid for. *Cookie program rewards are cumulative (see order form). At specified levels, Girl Scouts choose between a reward item OR an Experience Credit. Credits may be used toward any event/program listed via gsEvents or camp sessions/trips offered through GSNYPENN. Credits earned for MY2026 expire November 1, 2026.
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This Could Be YOU! We can’t wait to see you at GSNYPENN Summer Camp 2026!
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