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A Girl Scout’s Guide to Camp

Age Groups and Levels

Note: Girl Scout program levels correspond to what grade you are in at school.

Camping Opportunities

Day Camp

Perfect for day time adventure! Great option for campers that would like to enjoy camp but aren’t quite ready for the overnight experience. Day camps are available in Licking Valley and Fayette/Jessamine County. More information on page 27.

Overnight Camp

Get ready to gather around the camp fire and embrace a week of adventure!

Overnight camp provides campers with a week long adventure away from home at Camp Judy Layne.

Troop and Service Unit Camping

Troops can reserve units for the spring, summer, and fall at Camp Shawano in Lexington, KY!

Daisy (K-1)

Brownie (2-3)

Junior (4-5)

Cadette (6-8)

Senior (9-10)

Ambassador (11-12)

Field Guide: Meet Our Camp Deparment!

Every great adventure needs a guide! At camp, our staff are your trailblazers, cheerleaders, and family away from home. Each one has a special role that keeps camp running smoothly from leading songs at the campfire to making sure adventures are safe and fun. You’ll know them by their unique camp names a camp tradition! Use these names when you m e magic right away. Think of this page as your e who make camp unfo

Anne = Frazier Camp Administrator

Sherri = Sky Camp & Outdoor Programming Director

Linda = Lightning Camp Program Coordinator

Shelby = Clover Outdoor Program Coordinator

Camp Judy Layne

Social Media

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Ready to take your camp experience to the next level? Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed for older campers who are eager to grow into confident, capable leaders. Through hands-on learning, teamwork, and mentorship, participants will develop the skills it takes to become future camp counselors gaining experience in leadership, program planning, camper care, and outdoor fun along the way. Whether you’re starting your journey with CIT I or returning for the advanced 2-week CIT 2 session, you’ll build friendships, strengthen your leadership abilities, and take the next step from camper to counselor!

Counselor-in-Training (CIT 1) | Ages 15-16

Sessions 5 & 6: July 5-17 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $550/$595 per camper

Must be 15 years old by June 1st to participate in this CIT I Leadership Training session, designed for those ready to begin the path to camp leadership. Over the course of the session, campers will learn about the characteristics of younger campers, develop core camp skills, practice basic programming, and gain experience leading songs and games. They will stay in the CIT tent unit, receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director, build teamwork skills, and work on individual goals while earning their CIT I pin.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT 2) | Ages 16-17

Sessions 1 & 2: June 7-19 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $550/$595 per camper

Must be at least 16 years old by June 1 . CIT 2 is a 2-week session! Complete the transition from camper to counselor through the CIT Program. As a CIT 2, you will be sharpening your camp skills; working with younger campers and learning about camper behaviors and how to manage them, leading songs and games; activity and unit planning, activity implementation, and strengthening your leadership skills; learning to work with your peers, and the counselors at camp; and meeting challenges and reaching goals of your own. You may be invited to do an internship during session 3 after completing the 2-week session. CIT 2 will stay in the CIT unit. Must have previously completed CIT 1, complete the application to attend. Campers will earn the CIT 2 Pin.

Session 1

2026 Overnight Camp Sessions Overview

*Full descriptions in following pages.

Artful Expressions

Crafty Critters - Ages 10-11

Treble in the Trees - Ages 12-17

June 7-12

Session 2

June 14-19

Sheltowee

June 17-26

Session 3

June 21-26

Spotlight & S'mores - Ages 12-17

CIT 2 - Ages 16-17 (2 week session)

Adventure Awaits

Bug Out - Ages 7-9

Call of the Wild - Ages 10-11 Wilderness Women - Ages 12-14

Out of this World

Galactic Gals - Ages 7-9

Rocket Rangers - Ages 10-11

Stargazers - Ages 12-17

June 28-30

Session 5

July 5-10

Session 6

July 12-17

Splish Splash Scouts - Ages 10-11

Adventure Seekers - Ages 12-17

Wild Waters - Ages 14-17

1 - Ages 15-16 (2 Week Session!)

CSI: Camp Scene Investigation CIT 1 - Continued

Detective Diaries - Ages 10-11

Camp Clue - Ages 12-13

Top Secret: Trail Files - Ages 14-17

Session 7

July 19-24

Brownie Bash - Ages 7-9

Junior Jamboree - Ages 10-11

Trailblazers - Ages 12-17

https://www.gskentucky.org/en/Cam p/SummerResidentCamp.html

The first price listed is for registered Girl Scouts. The second price is for non Girl Scouts with cost of membership added. Prices do not include taxes.

Sessions for Any Age Camper with an Adult

My Favorite Gal

Session 4: June 28-30 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $250/$295 per camper | $125 per adult

Is your camper not quite ready to attend camp on her own? Or maybe you’d love to share the magic of camp together? This special session is perfect for girls and their favorite adult! Campers must be accompanied by a responsible adult who must also register to attend camp. Girls may come with their mom, aunt, grandma, older sister, or troop leader (1 adult per 5 campers). Together, you’ll take a hike, sing songs around the campfire, and challenge yourselves on the climbing tower. Plus, enjoy even more camp fun with activities like archery, canoeing, and axe throwing (for adults!) It’s the perfect way to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Despite their name, black bears can be various colors, including blue-gray, blue-black, brown, cinnamon, or occasionally white.

Deer can run up to 30 mph and leap 10 ft high and 30 ft far in one bound.

Squirrels use their long bushy tails for warmth, balance, and as a parachute when falling.

Swamp rabbits are skilled swimmers. When faced with a predator, these rabbits often leap into the water to swim away or dive beneath roots and overhangs to find safety.

Brownies

Bug Out | Ages: 7-9

Session 2: June 14-19 at Camp Judy Layne Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Bug Out, ages 7–9 will dive into the fascinating world of insects while earning their Brownie Bug badge. Campers will explore nature up close as they build bug houses, search for critters, and splash through Spa Creek during a funfilled creek stomp. With plenty of hands-on activities and classic camp fun, campers will sleep in bunkhouses and enjoy a memorable outdoor adventure perfect for curious girls ready to bug out and explore the outdoors!

Galactic Gals | Ages: 7-9

Session 3: June 21-26 at Camp Judy Layne Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Blast off into a week of out-of-this-world fun with Galactic Gals, a space-themed adventure for Brownies ages 7–9! Campers will stay in Charlotte’s Web Unit as they earn their Space Science Adventurer badge through hands-on activities like building and launching rockets and painting glowing space rocks With 18 spots available, this session is perfect for curious young explorers ready to discover the wonders of the universe right from Camp Judy Layne!

Brownie Bash | Ages: 7-9

Session 7: July 19-24 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Brownie Bash, Brownies ages 7–9 will dive into classic camp fun while earning their Cabin Camper badge. Campers will enjoy a variety of activities including archery, hiking, arts and crafts, climbing the tower, and swimming. This session offers a perfect mix of adventure and creativity, giving girls the chance to explore new skills and make lasting camp memories.

The first price listed is for registered Girl Scouts. The second price is for non Girl Scouts with cost of

Juniors

Crafty Critters | Ages 10-11

Session 1: June 7-12 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Crafty Critters Camp, Juniors ages 10–11 will explore their artistic side through a variety of fun and nature-inspired projects while working toward the Junior Outdoor Art badge. Campers will get creative with hands-on crafts like stained glass plates and other outdoorthemed artwork, all while enjoying classic camp activities throughout the week. Campers will sleep in bunkhouses, and the session will end with an art gallery showcase on Friday morning, where girls can proudly display their masterpieces for friends and family.

Call of the Wild | Ages 10-11

Session 2: June 14-19 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Call of the Wild, ages 10–11 will explore the great outdoors while earning their Animal Habitats badge all while sleeping in bunkhouses. Campers will learn about local wildlife and where animals live as they build bug houses, explore nature trails, and cool off with a creek stomp in Spa Creek. Blending hands-on discovery with traditional camp fun, this session is perfect for girls who love animals, adventure, and the wild world around them

Rocket Rangers | Ages 10-11

Session 3: June 21-26 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Rocket Rangers is a stellar session for ages 10–11 who are ready to launch into the world of space science! Campers will stay in the Whippoorwill Unit as they earn their Space Science Investigator badge through exciting hands-on activities like building and launching rockets, painting their own space rocks, and enjoying a night of stargazing under the open sky. With 22 spots available, this session is perfect for girls who dream big, explore boldly, and are ready to reach for the stars at Camp Judy Layne.

Juniors

Splish Splash Scouts | Ages 10-11

Session 5: July 5-10 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Splish Splash Scouts is the perfect session for ages 10–11 who love to make a splash! Campers will stay in Charlotte’s Web or Whippoorwill unit and enjoy a fun-filled week of water adventures, including swimming at the lake, paddling canoes, playing exciting water games, and exploring Spa Creek during a classic creek stomp. With 40 spots available, this session is great for girls who are ready to dive into summer fun and make lasting memories at Camp Judy Layne.

Detective Diaries | Ages 10-11

Session 6: July 12-17 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Detective Diaries, ages 10–11 will step into the world of mystery and investigation while sleeping in cabins and enjoying all the comforts of camp life. Campers will decorate their own detective notebooks, sharpen their observation skills, and work together to solve the thrilling camp-wide mystery of what happened to Susie Salley all while earning their Detective badge. With a mix of creative problem-solving, teamwork, and classic camp fun, this session is perfect for curious minds ready to crack the case!

Junior Jamboree | Ages 10-11

Session 7: July 19-24 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Junior Jamboree, Juniors ages 10–11 will experience the full excitement of camp life while working toward their Camper badge. Girls will participate in a variety of classic camp activities designed to build outdoor skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun and supportive environment. This session is perfect for Juniors ready to embrace all the adventure and spirit camp has to offer.

Cadettes

8 in 10 girls say Girl Scouting allows them to do outdoor activities they have never done before and wouldn’t have done otherwise. (girlscouts.org)

Treble in the Trees | Ages 12-17

Session 1: June 7-12 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Open to 12–17-year-olds, Treble in the Trees invites Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to spend the week learning songs, building confidence, and preparing a special performance for their families on Friday morning. While working toward the Public Speaker or Troupe Performer badge, girls will strengthen their stage presence and teamwork skills through fun, engaging rehearsals. Campers will sleep in bunkhouses and enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, and evening campfires for a well-rounded, music-filled adventure

Wilderness Women | Ages 12-14

Session 2: June 14-19 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $425/$470 per camper

Spotlight & S'mores | Ages 12-17

Session 1: June 7-12 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Open to 12–17-year-olds, Spotlight & S’mores invites Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to take center stage as they work together to put on a full play for the camp on Thursday and a special performance for families Friday morning. Throughout the week, girls will dive into all aspects of theater rehearsing lines, designing costumes, building sets, and learning the fundamentals of stage performance. While working toward their Public Speaker or Troupe Performer badge, they’ll also enjoy classic camp fun like campfires, swimming, plenty of s’mores, and sleeping in bunkhouses!

Wilderness Women is an adventurous session for ages 12–14 who are ready to dive into backcountry skills and outdoor living. Campers will stay in the Keeneland Unit while preparing for a week full of hands-on activities. They'll head to Cave Run Lake for a fishing trip, then bring their catch back to learn how to clean and cook it over the fire. Girls will also take a wilderness first aid class, make survival bracelets and insulated food bags, filter water, and spend a night under the stars on Bow's Trail. This experience will build confidence and outdoor know-how while earning the Primitive Camper badge. Limited to 18 participants.

Stargazers | Ages 12-17

Session 3: June 21-26 at Camp Judy Layne

Cadettes

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Stargazers is the perfect session for older Girl Scouts ages 12–17 who are fascinated by the night sky and ready to dive into space science. Campers will stay in the Keeneland Unit and stay up late to enjoy stargazing sessions while earning the Cadette Space Science Researcher, Senior Space Science Expert, or Ambassador Space Science Master badge based on their age level. Throughout the week, they’ll build and launch rockets, paint glowing space rocks, and explore the mysteries of the universe through fun, hands-on activities. With 18 spots available, this session is ideal for curious minds ready to explore the cosmos at Camp Judy Layne.

Adventure Seekers | Ages 12-17

Session 5: July 5-10 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

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Clue | Ages 12-13

Session 6: July 12-17 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

In Camp Clue, ages 12 or 13 will become super sleuths as they work toward earning their Special Agent badge while sleeping in cabins and diving into a week of mystery and investigation Campers will decorate their own detective notebooks, practice real detective skills like fingerprinting and code-breaking and take on the ultimate challenge solving the mysterious case of Susie Salley. With a mix of thrilling investigation and classic camp fun, this session is perfect for girls ready to uncover clues and crack the case!

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Trailblazers | Ages 12-17

Session 7: July 19-24 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

For many girls, Girl Scouts is their introduction to the outdoors 80% of girls said camping was their most memorable experience (girlscouts org)

In Trailblazers, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors ages 12–18 will embark on exciting outdoor adventures while working toward their Trailblazing and Adventurer badges. Campers will enjoy activities like archery, hiking, arts and crafts, climbing the tower, and swimming, plus an overnight stay on Bows Trail to deepen their outdoor skills and experience. This session is perfect for girls ready to challenge themselves and make unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.

Seniors & Ambassador

Treble in the Trees | Ages 12-17

Session 1: June 7-12 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Open to 12–17-year-olds, Treble in the Trees invites Cadettes, Seni and Ambassadors to spend the week learning songs, building confidence, and preparing a special performance for their families Friday morning. While working toward the Public Speaker or Troupe Performer badge, girls will strengthen their stage presence and teamwork skills through fun, engaging rehearsals. Campers will sleep in bunkhouses and enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, and evening campfires for a well-rounded, music-filled adventure.

Spotlight & S'mores | Ages 12-17

Session 1: June 7-12 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Open to 12–17-year-olds, Spotlight & S’mores invites Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to take center stage as they work together to put on a full play for the camp’s Ticket event on Thursday and a special performance for families Friday morning. Throughout the week, girls will dive into all aspects of theater rehearsing lines, designing costumes, building sets, and learning the fundamentals of stage performance. While working toward their Public Speaker or Troupe Performer badge, they’ll also enjoy classic camp fun like campfires, swimming, plenty of s’mores, and sleeping in bunkhouses!

Sheltowee Backpacking Adventure | Ages 14-17

Session 2-3: June 17-26 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $700/$745 per camper

Ready to take on the trail? Sheltowee Backpacking Adventure is an advanced backpacking 10-day session for girls 14 & up who are ready to challenge themselves in the great outdoors. Campers will stay at the Lookout Unit preparing for the journey learning wilderness first aid, making survival bracelets and insulated food bags, cooking over a fire, dehydrating food, and filtering water. Then they'll set out on a three-day, roughly 15-mile backpacking trip along the Sheltowee Trace. This session includes primitive camping and hands-on survival skill-building, with campers earning the Senior Adventure Camper and Ambassador Survival Camper badges along the way. Limited to 12 participants.

Seniors & Ambassadors

Stargazers | Ages 12-17

Session 3: June 21-26 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Adventure Seekers | Ages

12-17

Session 5: July 5-10 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Adventure Seekers is the ultimate session for thrill-loving Girl Scouts ages 12–17 who are ready to push their limits and explore the outdoors like never before. Campers will stay in the Keeneland Unit while taking on a week full of high-adventure activities including caving, rappelling, hiking, and testing their skills on the climbing tower. They'll get hands-on with axe and knife throwing, cool off with a creek stomp in Spa Creek, and even spend a night sleeping in hammocks under the stars. With 18 spots available, this session is perfect for girls who are ready to seek new challenges and unforgettable experiences.

Wild Waters | Ages 14-17

Session 5: July 5-10 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Wilder Waters is an action-packed session for Girl Scouts ages 14–17 who are ready to dive into paddling adventures and earn their Paddling badge. Staying in the Lookout Tent Unit, campers will take a full day kayaking trip with Patches, go canoeing, and play water games to cool off. The highlight of the week is an overnight campout at Claylick’s boat-in campground, where girls will paddle in, set up camp, and enjoy the outdoors from the water’s edge. A creek stomp in Spa Creek rounds out this unforgettable aquatic adventure. Limited to 12 participants.

Seniors & Ambassadors

Top Secret: Trail Files | Ages 14-17

Session 6: July 12-17 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $375/$420per camper

In Top Secret: Trail Files, Seniors and Ambassadors ages 14–17 will immerse themselves in advanced investigative work while earning their Truth Seeker badge. Sleeping in the Lookout Unit, campers will sharpen their detective skills by decorating personalized notebooks, analyzing clues, and unraveling the mysterious murder of Susie Salley through a challenging campwide mystery. This session combines critical thinking, teamwork, and classic camp experiences for a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.

Trailblazers | Ages 12-17

Session 7: July 19-24 at Camp Judy Layne

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Get Packing!

Equipment

Sleeping Bag/Bedding

Blanket

Twin sheet

Pillow *no pillow provided*

Flashlight

Extra batteries

Plastic tote or large duffel bag to keep items dry and organized

Reusable water bottle

*For younger campers it is a good idea to place clothes in Ziploc bags with days labeled, for organization*

Clothing

Clothes - both warm and cold weather and an outfit for each day of the camp session

2 pairs of long pants (one can be leggings)

Underwear

Shoes

Jacket/Sweatshirt

Rain Jacket/Poncho

Socks for each day

Pajamas

Bathing Suit

Close-toed shoes

Water shoes *NO sandals, flipflops, or Crocs*

Shower shoes

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Comb/Brush

Deodorant

Shampoo/Conditioner

Hygiene

Hair ties/Scrunchies

Feminine Hygiene Products

Towel/Washcloths

Body wash

Camp Judy Layne

*If you use a GPS to direct you to camp, it may direct you through Frenchburg on Hwy. 1274. The road is very narrow and curvy. We recommend using Exit 133 off of I-64.*

From Lexington

Take I-64 East to Farmers/Sharkey Exit 133. Go towards Cave Run Lake off the exit ramp on to Rt. 801 and travel 19 miles from the exit to Camp Judy Layne Road. You will go around the lake. Rt. 801 becomes Rt. 1274, continue on Rt. 1274 to Camp Judy Layne Road/Rt 2023. There is a green sign with Camp Judy Layne on it just before the turn. You will turn left onto Camp Judy Layne Road/Rt. 2023. Follow this road for 1 mile to the camp gate. Please drive slowly down the gravel road and a staff person will in the parking area to direct you.

From Ashland

Take I-64 West to Farmers/Sharkey Exit 133. Follow above directions.

Take Rt. 23 North to I-64 Exit 191. Follow above directions from I-64 West (Ashland) to Farmers/Sharkey Exit 133. Follow above directions. From Paintsville, Prestonburg, Pikeville, etc.

From Northern Kentucky

Take I-75 South to the ramp I-64 East/I-75 South Take I-64 East to Farmers/Sharkey Exit 133 Follow above directions

About Camp Judy Layne

Learn more about Camp Judy Layne here!

Camp Judy Layne is 183 acres nestled in Eastern Kentucky in Morgan County. It is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and just a few miles from Cave Run Lake. We offer weeklong and 3-day overnight camp during the summer, weekend adventure opportunities and self-directed activities. The property has a climbing tower, archery range, small lake for canoeing and facilities for seasonal use. The overnight capacity at this camp is 154.

Check-In Procedures

Check-in begins at 4:00pm!

Please bring any paperwork that hasn’t been turned in.

Depending on the weather, check-in will either be outside or inside the Dining Hall.

You will receive your camper’s name tag & the instructions for check in on an index card.

The following four steps are listed on the index card. (You may complete the steps in any order.) After each step is completed, please have the staff initial the index card.

1. Stop at the trading post and drop off money and mail and pick up your camper’s T-shirt.

2. Stop by the Infirmary, meet the Camp Nurse, fill out camper’s Medication Log, and drop off any medicine.

3. Drive to the unit.

a. Meet the staff and help your camper unload and move into her cabin or tent.

b. Review the Behavior Contract with your camper and staff. The Behavior Contract must be signed by both the camper and the guardian/parent.

4. On your way out of camp turn in the index card at the location where you received it and head home!

Have a safe trip, and we’ll see you at the end of the session!

Check-Out Procedures

Check Out - Friday: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

*If you wish to pick up your camper earlier than the set time, please call the camp and ask to speak to the camp director or assistant director.*

*You MUST check in with an Administrative Staff at or near the Dining Hall before picking up your camper. You will be required to show your driver’s license (photo ID) before picking up your camper. If another person is to pick up your camper, they must be listed on the Camper Release Form with their driver’s license in CampDoc. If you need to add or delete someone, you can do it at check in.

Drive through check in with staff will be near or in the Dining Hall. You will be receiving leftover Trading Post money and camper’s medication(s).

Pick up your camper in their unit. You can drive there to get them. Load belongs and try to make sure they have everything.

You can stop by the Trading Post if you wish to after picking up your camper.

Lost and Found will be in the Dining Hall. Please check to be sure you camper hasn’t left anything behind.

Have a safe trip home and we will see you next year!

DailySchedule

7:00AM: Rise and Shine!

7:45 AM: Morning Flag Ceremony

8:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM: Unit Kapers - Clean bathrooms, shelter, bunkhouse/tents

10:00 AM: Morning Activities

12:30 PM: Lunch

1:30 PM: Afternoon Activities

5:45 PM: Evening Flag Ceremony

6:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 PM: Free Choice Activities, All Camp Activities, or Closing Skits and Campfire

9:30-11:00 PM: Bedtime depending on age/group

*Schedule shown is for Camp Judy Layne Overnight Camp

Camp Themes

Session 1 - Artful Expressions

Session 2 - Adventure Awaits

Session 3 - Out of this World

Session 4 - My Favorite Gal

Session 5 - Wet, Wild and Wonderful

Session 6 - CSI: Camp Scene

Investigation

Session 7: Camp-A-Palooza

Daily Themes

Monday - Crazy Hat

Tuesday - Crazy Socks

Wednesday - Crazy Hair

Thursday - Camp Shirt Day

FAQ

Trading Post

The Trading Post is a place where campers can purchase t-shirts, novelty items, camping supplies, drinks, and snacks. Campers can use Cookie Dollars, Nut Bucks, cash, check, or credit card to purchase items during their visit. Since we do not allow campers to keep money in their units (it can get lost too easily), we ask parents to stop at the Trading Post during check-in and setup an account for their camper(s) Parents are welcome to leave any amount, but we recommend $35 Setting up a camper account is optional.

Birthdays

We love to celebrate birthdays at camp! A special cupcake will be provided for your camper at mealtime and we will sing “Happy Birthday ” Just let us know in advance so we don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate! Gifts can also be left at the Trading Post during check-in and our staff will distribute them on the camper’s special day.

What about safety?

In Girl Scouting, safety is always first - especially at camp. GSKWR has a well-supervised camp program and trained staff. Seasonal staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and trained in emergency procedures. The council works closely with local law enforcement agencies as well as fire departments and the U.S. Forest Service to assure campers’ safety. The camp director monitors weather alerts and all unit leaders carry portable walkie-talkies, which allow constant contact for emergencies. In severe inclement weather, all campers and staff go to a designated storm shelter.

Can I send or leave mail for my camper?

Yes, campers enjoy receiving mail from home! Unfortunately, the camper has often gone home by the time the mail reaches camp. If you would like your camper to receive mail while at camp, we recommend leaving a card or package at the trading post during check-in. We will distribute it to them in the middle of the week to give them that extra push until camp is over! If you wish to send something in the mail, please send it the week before the camper arrives and we will hold is until their session.

*When sending mail to your camper, please put their name and session on the back of the envelope

Camp Judy Layne 1489 Camp Judy Layne Road Wellington, KY 40387

How can I reach the camp in an emergency?

In case of an emergency, you can reach us on the camp phone: 606-768-2629 or the camp cellphone: 859-492-8350.

We check email, but it is not an efficient way to reach us in an emergency. Email us at camp@gswrc.org or Sherri Powers, “Sky,” spowers@gswrc.org

Is there a health professional on site in case of emergency?

Yes! We have a health professional onsite 24/7 to ensure campers are provided care

Medications: Send all medications in the original bottle/packaging. Please place them in a resealable plastic bag and label it with the camper’s name and session. All medications need to be dropped off to the Camp Health Professional at check-in. If a copy of your camper’s physical form signed by a doctor has not be uploaded into CampDoc, it needs to be turned into the Health Professional.

Home Sickness or Behavioral Problems

If your camper has never been away from home overnight, she will likely begin to miss you Most homesickness occurs at bedtime We will work with your camper and try to reassure her that everything will be alright and morning will be here soon. If we are unsuccessful, the camp director will call you and ask for advice, recommendations, or ask you to come and get her.

If your camper is having behavioral problems and is disruptive towards herself or other campers, the three-strike system will be used.

Strike 1: She will be asked to stop the undesired behavior.

Strike 2: She will be asked to stop the undesired behavior and removed from the group for a short period of time.

Strike 3: She will be taken to the camp director’s office and then the parent/guardian will be called for advice, recommendations, or to come and pick up their camper.

Should your camper be sent home early due to misconduct, we expect the parent(s) or guardian(s) to pick her up immediately. If the camp director must make arrangements for travel, it will be at the parent(s) or guardian(s) expense.

When will campers eat?

Summer Camp meals are generally served in the Dining Hall. Meals are kid-friendly and adapted to meet special dietary needs. Campers may also enjoy meals they prepared themselves led by unit staff cooked over their camp fires.

Dietary restrictions? No problem! We can accommodate most vegetarian, dairy-free, glutenfree, or allergy restricted diets.

Things to leave at home

Cellphones: Cellphones are very disruptive at camp. They can get lost/broken. Inappropriate calls/texts made can increase homesickness. *No cellphones.

If we become aware that your camper has a cellphone, they will be asked to leave it in the camp office until their session is over. The phone will be returned to the parent/guardian at the time of pick up.

Laptop Computer or Tablet - These items are very expensive and we do not have wireless internet available to campers.

Anything valuable - GSKWR is not responsible for items broken, lost, or stolen while at camp

Where will campers stay at camp?

Campers will stay in bunkhouses. In a bunkhouse, 8-10 campers share a unit that has bunk beds with mattresses. Counselors sleep in one of the bunkhouses in the unit. All campers that sign up for the same session will be living in the same unit at camp Campers of different grade levels in different sessions do not sleep in the same unit

Refunds and Cancellation Policy

$50.00 deposits are non-refundable unless the desired program is full or has been canceled. Session Fee refunds are as follows:

A session fee will be refunded if a request is made in writing at least 14 days prior to the session start date. The refund will be the session fee paid plus sales tax paid minus the $50.00 deposit/cancellation fee. The $50.00 deposit serves as the cancellation fee. Cancellation fees are not taxable. If sales tax is paid prior to the refund request, 100% of the sales tax paid will be refunded

A refund will not be given if a refund request is made within 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the session start date, unless one of the following conditions apply: Serious illness or accident (with a physician statement) Death in the immediate family. Other refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis prior to camp if a written request is made on or before the deadline date.

Additional instructions for Parents/Guardians regarding Check In procedures:

Before coming to camp, be sure to follow the emailed directions for checking for lice. This should be done a day or two before the camper is dropped off at camp. Please provide treatment, if necessary. All medications (over the counter and prescription) need to be in their original containers. Please put containers in a Ziplock bag and labeled with camper’s name and session.

The camper must be brought to camp by an adult, even if the camper has a driver’s license.

Registration101

How do you register for camp?

Click here to register through CampDoc!

Do you have to be a registered Girl Scout to go to camp?

Nope! When you register for camp, check “No, I’m not a Girl Scout.” There will be a $45 charge which will be used to become a Girl Scout member. Membership is good through September 30, 2026. Or, you can go ahead and register on your own!

Do I need to make a deposit when registering?

All campers pay a non-refundable deposit of $50.

How much is a session at camp?

Sessions vary! Some sessions cost a little more to cover special supplies or off-camp adventures. CIT sessions cost a little more as they are for more than one week. Prices listed in the pages below do not include KY Sales Tax.

Is there financial assistance available for camp?

Yes! Financial assistance is available to registered Girl Scouts wanting to attend camp, based on financial need. Campers MUST have participated in the current year’s cookie or fall product sales.

What are Camp Credits?

Your camper can earn Camp Credits worth $375 to help pay for camp. To earn Camp Credits, a camper needs to sell 1,200 boxes of cookies during cookie sales and set her goal for selling as Camp Credits!

2026 Day Camp Sessions

Fayette/Jessamine County

Camp Shawano | Lexington, KY

June 1-5

June 8-12

June 15-19

June 22-26

Scan the QR code or click here for the Fayette/Jessamine County Day Camp Sessions!

Licking Valley

Location: Erlanger, KY

NEW Program Facility opening in 2026! at 607 Watson Rd

June 1-5 June 8-12

Scan the QR code or click here to register for Licking Valley Day Camps on the GSKWR website!

Camp Shawano

From I-64, I-75, & Lexington

Take Exit 108 on I-75 (Man O War) towards Lexington, turn South onto Tates Creek Road (Rt. 1974) toward Nicholasville, turn right onto Newman Road in Spears. Camp is approx. 2 miles on the left.

Take Rt 169 (Union Mill Rd ) east to Spears, then right at the stop sign and immediately right onto Newman Rd. Camp is approx. 2 miles on the left. From Nicholasville

About Camp Shawano

Camp Shawano is 142 acres located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. The camp consists of large meadows for sports and recreational activities. The property has a climbing tower, archery range, and facilities for seasonal and year round use. This is the perfect camp for first time troop camping!

Camp is the home of girls rich in courage, confidence, and character! This wonderful place sparks a fire that empowers campers to strike out beyond their comfort zones and explore the world around them. At camp, campers can enjoy high energy, action-packed activities like climbing, ziplining, backpacking, canoeing, and more. They may also enjoy swimming, relaxing, and chatting with friends.