2024 Camp Guide

A Summer Home Since 1972

As CEO of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, a lifelong Girl Scout, and a proud Girl Scout Mom, I firmly believe in the magic of summer camp.

More than 3,000 campers flocked to Camp Sacajawea and Camp Amity Acres for our 2023 summer camp. They explored nature, found adventure, and tried their hand at archery, boating, zipline, STEAM and more. There is something for everyone at camp, allowing campers to take a break from electronics to re-discover their creativity and reconnect with the outdoors and one another.

As a mom, I love knowing that my daughter is afforded the opportunity to take on new challenges and gain leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Camp truly encourages our girls to be their authentic selves, relax in the outdoors and make amazing friendships. My favorite part of every summer is watching Girl Scouts have first-time experiences like leading a scavenger hunt, engaging in hands-on STEM activities, or training to become a future camp counselor.

For more than 50 years, Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea have helped shape and inspire thousands of campers; providing a fun, safe space for girls to unlock their full potential.

Sincerely,

Heather Coburn Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea operate all summer long with extended care options available. Open to all girls ages 3-15, and boys, ages 3-12. Bring a friend for an unforgettable summer!

Camp Amity Acres | Waretown, NJ

Monday, June 17, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm

Camp Sacajawea | Farmingdale, NJ

Monday, June 17, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm

Extended Childcare

Before Care: 7:00am - 9:00am | After Care: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Camp is for everyone. Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem!

Ages: Girls 3-15 years old | Boys 3-12 years old

Locations

Camp Amity Acres

133 Jones Road, Waretown, NJ 08005

Camp Sacajawea

242 Adelphia Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Your Journey in the Woods Awaits!

Zipline

Climbing Wall

Ropes Courses

Team building

Archery

Flying Squirrel

Arts & Crafts

Boating

Swimming* STEAM**

Lifeguards and trained specialists are on staff to provide a safe, fun environment for each camper.

*Take a dip in our Cedar Lake at Camp Amity Acres or make a splash in our pool at Camp Sacajawea.

** Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, Math New

Camp Open Houses

Meet camp staff, learn about our exciting plans for the year, ask questions and discover all there is to know about camp!

Camp Amity Acres

March 9 11:00am – 1:00pm

April 21 11:00am – 1:00pm

May 14 5:00 – 7:00pm

June 6 5:00 – 7:00pm

Camp Sacajawea

March 2 11:00am – 1:00pm

April 7 11:00am – 1:00pm

May 9 5:00 – 7:00pm

June 3 5:00 – 7:00pm

Discover the Magic of Girl Scout Camp

Earn Girl Scout Badges

Girls have the opportunity to work on and earn their favorite Girl Scout badges! Designed for girls in grade levels (K-8); earn a new badge each week, to discover something new and take her passions to the next level. Learn more about each badge at girlscouts.org/badgeexplorer

We do not offer badges during week 10.

Our

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise Girl Scout Law

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Summer Schedule 2024

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It’s not basic; it’s extraordinary! Girls entering (K-8) are invited to enjoy a full outdoor experience filled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities. Full week (5-day), 4-day, and 3-day options are

Boys & girls (ages 3 & 4) light up camp with their excitement and enthusiasm as they enjoy a fun-filled outdoor experience designed just for them! Full week (5-day), 4-day, and 3-day options are available!

Boys Camp

Together in our boys unit, boys (ages 5-12) are invited to enjoy a full-week, outdoor experience filled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities. Full week (5-day), 4-day, and 3-day options are available!

Specialty Camp Experiences

Available for grades ranging from K-8, specialty experiences are offered certain weeks of camp to add even more fun! Specialty experiences include cooking, robotics, arts & crafts, and more! Campers enrolled in Specialty Experiences will enjoy a half day of Basic Camp activities and a half day of the Specialty. There is no need to add Basic Camp as well as the Specialty Camp Experience in the same week of the same child.

3-Night Stay

For girls entering grades 4-8 - Begin a traditional day in camp on Monday and return Tuesday with an overnight bag, to spend the next three nights with friends and staff in our beautiful camps.

Camp Amity Acres Week 5 | July 15-19

Camp Sacajawea Week 6 | July 22-26

CPA Leadership Experience

Learn more on page 8.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea Weeks 4 & 5 | July 8-19

Week 1: June 17-21*

Ahoy- Adventures on the High Seas Avast ye mateys, set sail on the briny deep to kick off a summer of camp fun with pirates and mermaids.

*Camp closed June 21st in observance of Juneteenth; enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 2: June 24-28

Eco-Defenders Explore and learn about the natural world around us and participate in ways you can help your planet.

Outdoor Explorers Girls will learn outdoor survival skills such as, building a fire, how to tie knots, how to navigate using a compass, and much more.

Simply Oh Sweet (Grades 4+) Girls will learn basic sewing skills and create their own tote bags, pillows, and accessories. No sewing experience required! Girls will still participate in classic camp activities like archery and boating.

Week 3: July 1-5**

Quest to Campalot Carry your crest proudly as you explore your way through the Medieval Age to find the Grail!

Campfire Cooks Learn outdoor cooking skills and safety, Girl Scout favorite outdoor cooking techniques, and plan a campfire feast to share for lunch.

DIY Tie Dye Learn techniques and tricks to tie dye your own designs with different items of clothing you can take home to keep!

**Camp closed July 4th, enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 4: July 8-12

Magical Vacation Be sure to wear your ears and be ready to sing-along to your favorite songs, as you take a carpet ride through Magic Kingdom.

CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

Animation Studio Learn the basics of stop-motion animation using Lego characters. Girls will develop a story concept and create their own stop-motion video clip.

Roblox Editor (Grades 2 - 4) Create & Code Your World by learning to use The Roblox Editor.

Minecraft: Modding Adventure (Grade 5th - 8th)

Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft.

Week 5: July 15-19

Jurassic Jamboree Explore everything from tiny mosquitos stuck in amber to the behemoth reptiles that ruled the land, dinosaurs!

CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)

3-Night Stay (Grades 4+)

Cake Creations Learn to make, bake, fill, and decorate beautiful cake creations!

Week 6: July 22-26

Blast From the Past It’s time to wear your poodle skirts and bell-bottoms! Every day is a new decade, from the 1950’s through to the 1990’s; we’ll end the week with a Decades Disco Party!

3-Night Stay (Grades 4+)

Week 7: July 29 - August 2

Let the Games Begin Whether your game is volleyball or twister, be sure to have your running shoes on and bring your glove, hat, racket, paddle, and favorite gaga ball this week!

Pollock’s Palette Join us for a week of abstract and wearable art projects. Campers will work on projects utilizing many different media from paint to clay to dye and more.

Cupcake Wars Learn to bake creative professional style cupcakes.

Week 8: August 5-9

Passport Around the World This week we’ll travel around the globe on international adventures discovering traditional crafts, songs, and customs.

The Brave Outdoors (Grades 4+) Spend the week learning all about the basics of outdoor training and basic camping skills, such as, fire safety, how to navigate using a compass, and much more.

Week 9: August 12-16

Let’s Go Party Enjoy a week of celebrating a summer of fun and camp favorites - every single day is a party!

Roblox Editor (Grades 2 - 4) Create & Code Your World by learning to use The Roblox Editor.

Minecraft: Modding Adventure (Grade 5th - 8th) Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft.

Week 10: August 19-25***

Spectacular Superheroes Spend the week creating your own superhero personas, participating in a superhero challenge course, and learning about local hometown heroes.

***Camp Sacajawea Only

After Camp Adventures! Older Girl Leadership Opportunities

What better way to keep the fun going than by joining us for even more adventures at days end!

Campfire Nights

Includes activities, swim (weather permitting), snack, and dinner.

Camp Amity Acres

Thursday Nights | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Camp Sacajawea

Wednesday Nights | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Family BBQ Nights

Families are welcome to join their campers for campfire nights.

Camp Amity Acres

Weeks 2 & 8 | Thu, June 27 & Thu, August 8

Camp Sacajawea

Weeks 4 & 9 | Wed, July 10 & Wed, August 14

One-Night Overnight

For girls in grades 4+.

Camp Amity Acres Thursday Nights

Weeks 2-8 Only

Camp Sacajawea Wednesday Nights

Weeks 2- 9 Only

*Week 3 Campfire Night and One-Night Overnight will be

For girls entering 8th grade and above, leadership experiences are available during specific weeks of camp.

Camp Program Aide (CPA) Leadership Experience

Take part in this two-week CPA Training as the first step to becoming a future counselor. This is a progression-based experience that teaches outdoor skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea

Weeks 4 & 5 | July 8-19

CPA Mentorship*

Returning CPAs are eligible to share their leadership and outdoor skills with younger campers under the guidance of experienced camp staff. Must apply at gsFun.org/careers.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea

Any week of camp

*Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed the CPA Leadership Experience two-week session prior to applying.

Camp Pricing

Camp Amity Acres Camp Sacajawea

After Camp Adventures

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Amazing Savings

Take advantage of our biggest registration discounts!

Camp Launch Discount: Between October 1, 2023 and November 15, 2023, receive $30 off any full week of camp, per camper, per week or up to $300 for the entire summer.

Attend an Open House: When you register for camp within the first 48 hours after attending one of our Open House events, you’ll receive $10 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week.

Attend Camper Reunion: When you register for camp within the first 48 hours after attending our Camper Reunion event, you’ll receive $25 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week.

Leader Discount: Girl Scout leaders may receive $20 off any full week of camp, per camper, per week.

Sibling Discount: Your second child may receive $10 off any full week of camp, per week. Your third child+ may receive $15 off for any full week of camp, per week.

Financial Assistance: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore believes ALL girls should experience the magic of summer camp. Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify. Visit gsFun.org/camp under the Pricing dropdown to learn more.

Discount offers may not be combined and are only applicable when you register for full weeks of camp.

Camp Policies

Trading Post Store Deposits

Trading post accounts may only be used at the trading post or one of the council shops. All funds deposited must be spent by September 30, 2024 or will be accepted by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore as a donation.

Seasonal Fee

A one-time $40 non-refundable seasonal fee is required upon registration for ALL campers. All girls who are not already registered Girl Scout members will be provided with an active Girl Scout membership through September 30, 2024. With their new membership, they may register for and enjoy any and all grade appropriate programming GSJS offers through the end of September! If a girl is a registered Girl Scout for the 2023-2024 membership year, this fee will be credited to your camp balance. If you have paid in full for your camp season at initial registration, your account will be reimbursed.

Change Fees

A $15 change fee will be charged to camper accounts for each change to a camper’s schedule made after June 16, 2024.

Payments and Medical Information

A non-refundable deposit reserves your spot at camp when you choose our payment plan ($25 per week at Camp Amity Acres, and $50 per week at Camp Sacajawea). All outstanding balances must be reconciled, and all required forms and medical information must be completed two weeks before a camper’s first day at camp. After this date, a $25 late fee will be charged to your account for either or both late payment and/or late form completion.

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are refundable* if made by March 1, 2024. Starting March 2, 2024, your deposit is nonrefundable. All payments made to camp are nonrefundable after June 1, 2024, excluding medical exceptions. Refunds for medical reasons will be honored only if accompanied by a physician’s statement in writing that explicitly states when and why your child cannot participate. In the event of camp closures for 3 or more days in a week, a 50% refund will be provided. Refunds WILL NOT be given for days missed and cannot be transferred to another week.

*With the exclusion of the Seasonal Fee.

Health and Safety

If a child is ill, shows flu-like symptoms, has a fever or is vomiting, the camper MUST be picked up and cannot return to camp until she/he is symptom-free for 24 hours without medication. Duration subject to change based on updated guidelines from the American Camp Association and/ or the CDC.

Drop-off & Pick-up

Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up are carpool-line style with ID check at pick-up.

Camp All Year Round!

Camper Reunion

Reunite with some of your camp friends and favorite counselors and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for summer 2024!

Camp Amity Acres January 14, 2024

Camp Sacajawea January 20, 2024

School’s Out for Spring Break

Schools out! Take a break from the classroom and join us in camp this spring break. Explore the great outdoors and participate in a daily schedule that mirrors our unique summer camp activities. New this year, overnight options available!

Camp Amity Acres April 2 & 3, 2024

Camp Sacajawea April 4 & 5, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities

Roll up your sleeves and help us keep our camps in tip-top shape! We’ll rake leaves, clean out tents, and more! Bring your backyard tools; we’ll serve up hotdogs and snacks! All are welcome; girls will earn a Fun Patch and service hours.

How to Register For Camp:

1. Visit us online at gsFun.org/camp

2. Select “Register Now / Camper Login” for either Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea to enroll in that camp location.

3. Create your account or login to an existing account to complete the process.

4. It’s that easy!

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) indicating safe, high-quality programs that meet industry and government standards.