Traditional Troop Camping

Troop Camping has been part of the Girl Scout experience since its inception. Camping is fun and a great way to build new skills and develop a deeper appreciation for nature with your friends. Traditional Troop Camping is planned and carried out by a group of girls and their camp-trained volunteers/leaders. Girls help decide what activities they want to do, what they want to eat, and what new skills or adventures they want to try while at camp. Registration is ongoing by season. Tent units and Troop Houses are available spring and fall; Troop Houses are also available in the winter. To check availability and download a Troop Camping Application, visit gsnc.org.

Outdoor Training for Adults

Training is provided to help Girl Scout volunteers prepare themselves and the girls to enjoy outdoor experiences together. Training will introduce progression in the out-of-doors, review camp facilities, and provide basic skills for outdoor programs. Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic adults, girls may take their first hike, build their first campfire, and sleep under the stars for the first time. This training is required for a troop to participate in Traditional Troop Camping at Camp Blue Bay. For more information and to register for this training, visit gsnc.org.

Badge Workshops for Traditional Troop Camping

Girl Scout Badge Workshops AT CAMP BLUE BAY Are you planning a Traditional Troop Camping Weekend, but have no idea how to fill the time? Consider scheduling a badge workshop to have one of our Blue Bay instructors guide your girls through completing a badge of their choice. Workshops will take place either Saturday morning or afternoon. The average length of the workshop is three to four hours. Most girls will leave having completed the full badge! Badges are included in the price of the workshop and will be mailed to the leader. Cost: $12.00 per girl, $120 minimum (10 girls) per workshop Brownies q Bugs q Cabin Camper q First Aid qHiker q Outdoor Art Creator q Outdoor Adventurer Cadettes q Animal Helpers q Archery (Spring or Fall Only) q Night Owls q Outdoor Art Apprentice q Primitive Camper q Trailblazing q Trees

Juniors q Animal Habitats q Camper q Detective q Eco Camper q First Aid q Flowers q Outdoor Art Explorer * q Simple Meals

Seniors q Adventurer q Outdoor Art Expert * q Sky Ambassadors q Outdoor Art Master q Water * *Note: Will need to complete one step after leaving camp to complete badge To schedule a Badge Workshop, please complete the attached Girl Scout Badge Interest form and return to Laura Bissett-Carr, Director of Camping Services at bissettcarrl@gsnc.org or 631.604.2201 for availability. Schedule a Camp Blue Bay Badge Workshop to have one of our instructors guide your girls through completing a badge of their choice.

Cost: $12.00 per girl (minimum of 10 girls per workshop)

For badge options and information visit gsnc.org for the

Girl Scout Badge Workshop Flyer and Interest Form.

Camp Blue Bay has a variety of resources available to help make your visit to camp a fun and easy experience for both you and the girls that you work with.

Rental Kits

Can you imagine arriving at Camp Blue Bay with your troop and the cooking gear you need is already at your site? You can arrange to rent a cooking set, dish and silverware set, and/or beverage set. Visit gsnc.org for the Equipment Flyer and Rental Form.

Camp Kits

Compass, knots and nature kits are available to borrow at no cost. Enjoy teaching your girls important outdoor skills.

Fun Things to Do

On the sports field, girls will enjoy the Gaga Pit, Nine Square in the Air, and a variety of other sports equipment: volleyball, soccer, basketball, tetherball to name a few, as well as a supply of jump ropes, frisbees, and hula hoops are available for a day of fun and physical activity.

Basic Camping Supplies

Troops will be able to preorder three basic camping supplies to be onsite when they arrive at camp. Items available: charcoal, small propane containers, and bundles of firewood. Visit gsnc.org to learn more.

Safety First

For your convenience, you will find basic First Aid Kits positioned all around the camp: Tent units, Troop Houses, Activity Building and Dining Hall.