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At Girl Scouts, we move at the speed of girls. This means we are constantly searching for new and exciting ways to meet our members' demands for modern, fun and unique experiences. Our research shows that outdoor exposure is extremely beneficial to girls and that girls greatly enjoy the outdoor experiences they have in Girl Scouts. For nearly a century, the outdoor experience has been a cornerstone of the Girl Scout Movement primarily through camp. Girls love camp! It is exciting and chock-full of amazing activities and opportunities for new adventures. And we at Girl Scouts want to make sure every girl can enjoy the traditional camp outings we all grew up with, while also taking advantage of the amazing variety of contemporary outdoor pursuits that camp allows them. In short, we want girls to have the camp experience they've always dreamed of, so let's explore!
Meet GSSJC’s Camps
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council offers many opportunities for girls to enjoy camping. The council has nine properties currently available for camping activities. Each camp has a unique outdoor setting and has been developed with a particular type of camping and set of activities in mind. At camp, girls can pedal down a scenic path on a bicycle, paddle a canoe around an island, rig a sailboat, go swimming or ride a horse down a winding trail. Girl Scout camp is an experience that puts girls in the outdoors away from the noise and distractions of the city.
Camp Agnes Arnold – Conroe
Shadow Lake is the main attraction at Camp Agnes Arnold, located near Conroe, offering 35 acres of cool, refreshing fun for Girl Scouts. While camping girls may enjoy canoeing and fishing on Shadow Lake, swimming at the pool, taking a walk down the Peace Pole trail, archery on the range overlooking the lake or borrowing a bike to pedal through camp. The Nature Center hosts many displays on conservation, local plants and animals and includes classroom spaces for Girl Scouts to use. Adjacent to the Nature Center is a bird blind where girls can observe wildlife on Shadow Lake. Camp Arnold is also home to extensive hiking trails, and troops can sign up for the popular weekend hikes led by certified foresters and earn a special patch for their participation. Accommodations at Camp Arnold include platform tents, cabins, treehouse cabins and the Fishing Village, located right at the edge of Shadow Lake. The camp also features the Ann Temple Allen Lodge, a library, several classrooms and an infirmary, all of which are air conditioned. Camp Agnes Arnold is located adjacent to Camp Misty Meadows and Camp Silver Springs in the Treelake complex. During the summer months, Camp Arnold is home to one of GSSJC’s three resident camp programs and also hosts day camps. Popular activities and features at Camp Arnold: • Archery • Biking • Canoeing • Cooking • Gaga ball pit • Fishing • Hiking • Lake on property • Nature study • Summer and day camps • Swimming pool
Camp Wind-a-Mere – Alvin
Camp Wind-A-Mere, near Alvin, offers campers a variety of opportunities including hiking, playing games and bridges perfect for Scout’s Own or bridging ceremonies. Accommodations include platform tents and tee pees as well as primitive units. The camp is also home to Lindsay Lodge and a pavilion. Popular activities and features at Camp Wind-a-Mere: • Archery • Biking • Canoeing • Cooking • Hiking • Nature study • Gaga ball pit
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