Join us for more incredible programs, events, and memorable experiences shared with your Girl Scout Sisters, family, and friends!
Hell o Gi rl Sc ou ts o f Ce n tra l & S o uther n New Jer s ey !
This guide is your invitation to fun! We’ve highlighted some of our coolest programs, exciting trips, and amazing events for you. In the following pages you’ll not only learn about what opportunities are available, but how you can connect with us and keep up to date with upcoming events.
From Sizzling Summer Luaus to trips to Disney World and other countries, we’ve got so much in store. Best of all: you can bring your friends and family! We have events open to everyone, whether you're a Girl Scout member, or want to join us to learn what our council is all about, come hang out with us and have the time of your life.
We look forward to seeing more of you this year and hope this catalog will help you plan out your year (and save some dates for 2026 and beyond).
Yours in Girl Scouting, The GSCSNJ Family
Connect with us!
It’s a busy world out there. That’s why we’ve made it easy to keep up w ith all the different programs, events, trips, activ ities, and other exciting things our council is up to! Below are links to our so cial media, event calendar, and our linktree URLs so everything is just one click away.
Programs
5/10 | American Dream Adventure Weekend at the Dreamworks Waterpark and Nickelodeon Themepark
Registration Deadline: 4/20
Cost: See registration page for details
5/4 | “May the 4th” Color Run
Registration Deadline: 4/21
Cost: Child: $35 Adult: $25
Calling all Jedi's to Camp Sacajawea for our Annual Color Run! Color run participants will be showered with pops of color around every turn. Not interested in running? You can still be part of the experience by being a color blaster! Commemorative t-shirt included!
Join the Girl Scouts for a fantastic day at American Dream Complex that holds the Dreamworks Waterpark and Nickelodeon Themepark in Rutherford, NJ! Dive into fun with the world's largest indoor wave pool, thrilling slides, and a tropical paradise climate OR hype up your adrenaline with the indoor roller coasters and rides themed to your favorite characters. We can’t wait to see you there!
5/17 | Girl Scout Olympics Day
Registration Deadline: 5/1
$35
Welcome to the Girl Scout Olympics! Here’s what you can look forward to: an opening ceremony, team challenges including relay races and obstacle courses, creative competitions such as banner making and chanting, and much much more!
Join us for a day of adventure, laughter, and lasting memories. Let the games begin! Each participant will be awarded an Olympic fun patch to wear proudly on their uniform.
6/6 | Sizzlin Summer Luau
Registration Deadline: 5/18
Cost: Girl Cost: $25, Adult Cost: $5
Get ready to groove at the Sizzlin’ Summer Luau Dance. Join us for an unforgettable night! Escape into a tropical paradise complete with festive Hawaiian decor and vibrant beats from a live DJ! This tropical-themed dance party promises to be the highlight of the summer.
6/13-15/25 | My Guy & Me Camporee Weekend
Registration Deadline: 6/3
Cost: $70
Girl Scouts bring your favorite Guy to the FIRST EVER Camp Oak Spring My Guy & Me Camporee! An event focused on building connection between Girl Scout's and their Guy's, enjoy outdoor workshops, adventure activities, or just sit under the Animal Tree and relax!
6/8 | Camp Sampler
Registration Deadline: 5/31
Cost: $35
Dive into the adventure of Summer Camp with out the full week commitment at Camp Inawendiwin's Camp Sampler! Whether you're a hesitant rst-timer or a seasoned camper, this is your golden opportunity to dip your toes into the excitement.
6/22 | FunPlex - South
Registration Deadline: 6/8
Cost: Girl Cost: $35, Adult Cost: $32
Attention all Girl Scouts! Get ready for a day of non-stop fun and adventure at the Funplex—where laughter and joy meet courage and friendship. Be part of an unforgettable Girl Scout experience.
7/6 | My Favorite Fella BBQ
Registration Deadline: 5/27
Cost: $25
Join us at Camp Kettle Run for a fun evening with our Favorite Fellas exploring camp. Girl Scouts and their fellas will enjoy a BBQ dinner, exciting activities, Fella all camp, twilight boating and a blazing camp re with s’mores.
7/8 - Philly’s Foundations of Engineering Adventure - Summer Series
Registration Deadline: 6/15
Cost: $62
Join the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ for an inspiring day trip to Philadelphia. Discover the marvels of engineering at the historic Philadelphia Waterworks, then unlock the secrets of structural design at the Eastern State Penitentiary. It’s a hands-on journey through the city that blends history with science, perfect for budding engineers, civic leaders, and curious minds alike!
7/16 Sterling Hill Mining
Registration Deadline: 6/29
Cost: $65
Join us for an exciting adventure at the Sterling Hill Mine, where you’ll delve into the fascinating world of earth sciences, engineering, and more! Girls will embark on a guided walking tour through 1,300 feet of tunnel inside the mine. Highlights include the lamp room, the shaft station, and mine galleries dating back to the 1830s. Plus, you’ll discover the mesmerizing phenomenon of mineral uorescence.
8/13-8/18 | Discover The Magic - Disney Registration Deadline: 6/1
Cost: See registration page for details
Experience a week of magic at Disney World in Orlando, Florida! Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts, along with their families or troops, will enjoy ve enchanting days. From August 13-18, 2025, families and troops can explore all four Disney parks, Disney Springs, and Blizzard Beach at their leisure.
Discover the Magic is open to families to participate in the program. As long as there is a Girl Scout in grades 6-12, families can register and attend this event. Siblings who are also in grades 6-12 will be eligible to attend the Imagination Campus workshop if they wish.
This trip is open to non-members as long as there is one registered Girl Scout. Siblings at the Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador grade levels can also attend.
9/12-9/14
| Eco Escape
Registration Deadline: 8/30
Get ready for an unforgettable day at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood. Enjoy unlimited access to three thrilling amusement piers and two exciting water parks, Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis, all for a fraction of the regular admission price. Bring your family and friends for a day packed with fun, adventure, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Weekend Option is three days, FridaySunday $65, Day Option is just Saturday - $45 Seniors & Ambassadors, this is your invitation to a weekend unlike any other, where the reins are in your hands. Our Girl Scout program empowers you to craft your own journey, giving you the opportunity to shape every moment of your experience.
Weekend Option
Single Day Option
9/19-9/21
| Wacky Junior Eco Camper Weekend
Registration Deadline: 9/10
Ready to step into the outdoors with your fellow Juniors? Then this weekend is the perfect t for your Girl Scout Troop! Learn how to care for outdoor injuries, build an outdoor shelter, and make the world a better place as you earn your Junior Eco Camper badge.
Registration will be live soon!
9/21 | Cookoff at Camp
Registration Deadline: 9/12
$20
Camp re Chefs, UNITE! Do your prep work at home then and come out to Camp Sacy with your troop to nish your culinary creations over a camp re. Show off your skills and display your nished dish in hopes of winning the title of best chef!
Registration will be live soon!
GSCSNJ Activities
Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur with the Girl Scout Product Program!
Twice a year, Girl Scouts dive into exciting programs created by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to explore entrepreneurship and nancial literacy. Through these programs, Girl Scouts learn what it takes to run a small business, with support from their friends, family, and community.
Your Girl Scout’s participation in both product programs - Fall Product and Cookie Programs - will prepare them to lead by setting goals, making strategic decisions, and managing money and inventory responsibly. They market their business in person and online while ensuring they communicate safely and ethically with customers.
The Girl Scout Product Programs are more than just a business venture—it's an opportunity for Girl Scouts to have fun, strengthen their nancial literacy skills, and embrace the possibility of new adventures!
Why Participate in the Cookie Product Program?
100% of the proceeds stay within our local council
Financial literacy opportunities for Girl Scouts
Awesome individual rewards so Girl Scouts can set their own goals Help your troop nance their activities. Proceeds will help pay for badges and troop activities!
Connect with the community to sell iconic Girl Scout cookies!
Contact your Troop Leader or reach out to us for more information about either product program!
Get ready to take off on an unforgettable journey lled with excitement, friendship, and endless possibilities! With four locations across New Jersey, adventure is right in your back yard. Learn about all the fun you can have with us below!
Find the Magic, Live the Adventure!
Camp Sacajawea, celebrating 75 years of happy campers, is a place where adventure and tradition
a variety of exciting activ ities, including sw imming, rockwall, archery, and our low ropes challenge course. With spacious open yards for games and fun, the Splatter Room for painting creativ ity, the Tuckahoe Nature Center, w inding trails, and a calming Sensory Room for relaxation, Camp Sacajawea is a place where everyone belongs.
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Camp Kettle Run in Medford, NJ, offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by nature, the camp features activ ities such as zip line, archery, and beautiful trails for hiking and exploration. The pristine lake is the perfect setting for boating and sw imming. Our unique HerStory Center celebrates local Girl Scout history. Camp Kettle Run is a place for adventure, learning, and creating lasting memories.
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Camp Inawendiwin, nestled in the beautiful Jersey Pines of Tabernacle, NJ, is celebrating its 75th year of amazing adventures! Get ready for nonstop adventure
zip line, paddleboarding, archery, human foosball and so much more. Whether you’re here for day camp or sleepaway camp, you’ll make new friends, explore epic hiking trails, and create memories that last a lifetime. Come join the magic of Camp Inawendiwin – where friendships grow and every day is an adventure!
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Camp Oak Spring, located in Somerset, NJ, is our against the Delaware Raritan Canal and sprawling 125 acres, Camp Oak Spring offers boating, zip lining, rock wall, and archery. With miles of hiking trails, a large gaga pit, and our brand new “Campitheater”, our camp is perfect for any size group to enjoy the great outdoors. The spirit of The Old Oak Tree runs through the entire camp, as magic is in the air wherever you may go!
@campoakspring @campoakspring
527 Shoppes Boulevard, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
Be a Dreamer!
Welcome to the Girl Scout DreamLab, a captivating and innovative haven spanning 3,500 square feet. This space is a testament to the organization's commitment to empowering girls from all walks of life, acting as a beacon of creativity and discovery.
This visionary space stands as a vibrant embodiment of the Girl Scouts' vision, offering a dynamic blend of interactive experiences that cater to the diverse passions and interests of young girls.
Designed as a sanctuary for self-expression and collaboration, the Girl Scout DreamLab is an open invitation for all to partake in its offerings. Whether you're looking to capture the perfect sel e, engage in enlightening podcast discussions, delve into captivating STEM activities, or simply bask in the company of kindred spirits, the Girl Scout DreamLab embraces you with open arms.
Girl Experience Centers
Egg Harbor Township
3003 English Creek Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Hamilton
2450 Kuser Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
The Girl Experience Centers are specialized facilities within the council, featuring a dedicated Girl Scout Shop retail space and a spacious meeting room ideal for hosting events and facilitating girl programs.
These Centers are regularly utilized by volunteers and troops for troop meetings and planning larger events within the Service Units. While supporting troop activities and delivering programs for girls at all levels is a central function of the Centers, their primary mission is to serve as a vital resource for troop leaders, volunteers, parents, and girls alike. This includes assisting new troop leaders, guiding parents in selecting the appropriate uniforms, and encouraging girls to embrace girl scouting and all the opportunities it provides.
Through these services and more, the Girl Experience Centers play a crucial role in supporting
Travel with us!
[8/12-8/19]
Registration Deadline: 6/1
Cost: See registration page for details
Unleash the adventure of a lifetime with an exclusive 4-night/4-day stay at the enchanting Disney World’s Pop Century Hotel—where the magic never sleeps and every detail is thoughtfully covered, from transportation to meals and nonstop Disney excitement!
Your adventure also includes a 3-day Premium Park Hopper Pass, giving you the freedom to explore Disney's legendary parks at your own pace. Plus, you'll join in the Halloween fun with the whimsical charm of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
And here’s the cherry on top—this magical journey is available at at least a 40% discount compared to regular Disney prices! This isn’t just a vacation; it’s a storybook adventure waiting for you to live it. Let the magic begin!
Join us on travel opportunities led by Girl Scout volunteers. See the world as you share your adventures with your friends and sister Girl Scouts from Costa Rica to Iceland and more.
If you have a ny questions, please reach out to:
Karen Freundlich ( kmfreundlich@verizon.net)
Kristen Crossley (gfgardenstate@gmail.com)
If you have questions regarding the England, Ireland, and Wales trip, please reach out to:
Rene Hogan (renehogan@hotmail.com)
Costa Rica (July 2025):
Greece & Italy (July 2025):
Ireland (July 2026):
South Korea & Japan (July 2026):
England, Ireland & Wales (July 2026):
London, Paris & Lucerne (July 2027):
Iceland (2027):
Sneak Peek!
Join us for more adventure!
The fun never stops w ith GSCSNJ, check out this list of events we’ve got planned for the 2026 Girl Scout Year and use these links to keep up w ith what our council is up to:
Programs
Princeton Cemetery Visit - Join us for an unforgettable adventure at one of New Jersey’s historic cemeteries and unlock the secrets of the past to earn your Exploring Cemeteries patch.
Holiday Jubilee - Holiday Jubilee is a festive, community-driven celebration that brings Girl Scouts and their families together to embrace the joy of Holidays through crafts, service projects, and more.
GSCSNJ Day at the State House - Take part in a day of democratic discovery, meeting women lawmakers, badge earning, and more.
Girl Leadership Summit -
STEM Conference (2026) - Get ready for a day packed with exciting programs as you build robots,
Trips
Girl Scout Global Leadership Conference (Newport, RI) - Join us for an unforgettable weekend and engage with women who are changing the world. Enjoy 40+ workshops from activism to art.
Girl Scouts Washington DC TripGirl Scouts shine in this multi day event.
