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Embrace Possibility

At Girl Scout Summer Camp

2025 DAY AND SLEEPAWAY CAMP

Letter from the CEO

Dear Girl Scouts and Families,

On behalf of the Girl Scouts San Diego board of directors and staff, I hope this letter finds you brimming with excitement for the summer camp season!

This year, our camp theme is “Embrace Possibility,” and we can't wait to welcome you and more than 2,500 Girl Scout campers to our four camp properties. Summer camp is the perfect place to be yourself, explore new environments, learn skills, and create lasting memories with friends new and old.

Imagine days packed with thrilling outdoor adventures—exploring nature on scenic hikes, tackling team-building challenges, and unleashing your creativity through arts and crafts. Then, finish your day gathered around the campfire sharing stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments under a canopy of stars. The possibilities are endless!

For our seasoned campers, you will find cherished favorites like Wild Things, Horsin’ Around, and Babysitting Bonanza. Meanwhile, our team has been creatively planning fresh and exciting day, sleepaway, and family camp experiences at Balboa Campus, Escondido Program Center, Whispering Oaks, and Winacka. Whichever camp you choose, you are in for a memorable journey.

We are proud to offer competitive pricing within Southern California for our camps, which allows more girls to get outside and experience new adventures. To simplify the camp registration process and ensure we can sustain our camp programs, Girl Scouts San Diego will operate on a single-tier pricing structure starting this camp season. Financial assistance is available, thanks to our generous donors and corporate partners. Read on to learn more.

As you explore the 2025 Girl Scout Summer Camp Guide, get ready to tap into your inner strengths, passions, and dreams. You are capable of the extraordinary, and camp is the perfect place to discover the encouragement and support to make it happen. We can’t wait to see you there!

Carol M Dedrich Chief Executive Officer

Inclusion Statement

In building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place (our mission), we are committed to providing Girl Scouts with the space, the skills, and the practice to embrace and participate in thoughtful dialogue to understand individuals, their life experiences, and identities. We create safe and inclusive spaces for our members to experience a sense of belonging and to have the opportunity to discover, connect, and take action in our complex world—these are key to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

All Girl Scouts San Diego programming, including camp, is open to those who identify as girls and individuals who do not identify with the gender binary. Although our members are referred to as Girl Scouts or girls, we recognize and honor that they may not identify as exclusively female or use she/her pronouns.

We are all learning, and together, we can create space for all Girl Scout members to feel welcome, valued, and seen.

2025 Girl Scout Summer Camp

Registration opens Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. | sdgirlscouts.org/camp

Grade Level

To ensure the best experience for your camper, it is important to register for sessions that are appropriate for her age and Girl Scout level. Grades shown for summer camp sessions indicate the grade your camper will enter in the fall of 2025.

Pricing

We are proud to offer competitive pricing within Southern California for our camps, which allows more girls to get outside and experience new adventures.

To simplify the camp registration process, move closer to the true cost of camp, and keep our camp programs sustainable, Girl Scouts San Diego will operate on a single-tier pricing structure starting the 2025 camp season. A $25 deposit per camp session is required for all campers at the time of registration.

See page 6 for payment options and discounts. Financial assistance is available to ensure accessibility for all participants.

Financial Assistance

Thanks to generous donations from supporters of Girl Scouts San Diego, we can offer financial assistance for

up to one camp session per camper per year for Girl Scout members. Assistance is awarded as a percentage of camp fees and is based on financial need.

To Request Financial Assistance:

• Register for your selected camp by creating an online Active account or open your existing Active account at sdgirlscouts.org/camp.

• Select the payment plan option at check out so you will only pay the $25 deposit per camp session at registration.

• Complete the online financial assistance application in your Active account under “Supplemental Forms.”

• Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Within two weeks, you will be notified whether you qualify for assistance and the amount granted. If not approved, you will have an option to either pay the balance, establish a payment plan, or have your deposit refunded.

• Pay any remaining balance (due three weeks prior to camp session).

• Please contact camp@sdgirlscouts.org with questions.

Payment Options and Discounts

When registering, you will have the choice to pay camp registration in full or to select a payment plan option. Final payment is due 3 weeks prior to the start of your camp. We also invite you to take advantage of the following discounts:

Save 50% on bus transportation to sleepaway camp* when you pay for your camp session in full at the time of registration—a $35 savings for each round-trip! Sleepaway camps include Camps Whispering Oaks and Winacka.

*Discount applies to bus transportation when buses are selected in the registration process. You can use this discount for multiple camp registrations.

Reduced camp fees* for a camper attending multiple paid camps (not paid through financial assistance):

• $50 discount on one camper’s registration for each day camp session after the first day camp session.

• $100 discount on one camper's registration for each sleepaway camp session after the first sleepaway camp session.

Example: One day camper pays regular price for first day camp session, and pays $50 less for each of her second and third day camp sessions.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

*Discount applies to one camper attending more than one camp session; multiple camps must be included in the same registration transaction; does not apply to already discounted CIT/DCA or COV camps (e.g. CIT in Action for sleepaway camp).

Earn camp through Girl Scout Cookie Program rewards: See page 7 for details.

Cancellations and requests for transfers or refunds must be submitted in writing to camp@sdgirlscouts.org.

Timing

More than three weeks prior to the start of your camp

Less than three weeks prior to the start of your camp

Less than five business days before the start of your camp

Cancellations

Full refund (minus $25 deposit and $20 registration fee, if opted in)

No refunds provided

Transfers

One courtesy transfer allowed. Additional transfers are permitted, minus the $25 deposit

Transfers may be made, subject to availability and minus the $25 deposit

No transfers available

Earn Camp by Participating in the Cookie Program

Embrace Possibility during the Girl Scout Cookie Program and at Girl Scout Summer Camp!

During the Girl Scout Cookie Program (Sunday, Jan. 26-Sunday, March 9), Girl Scouts learn five essential skills: goal setting, money management, people skills, decision making, and business ethics.

Use those goal-setting skills to set your sights on a free week of camp. Girl Scouts who reach 1,000 packages in the cookie program can earn a five-day session at either sleepaway or day camp (eligible cookie camps are noted with a symbol). Cookie program participants can also earn Cookie Buck Program Credit rewards, which can be applied to camp fees. When registering for camp, select the Payment Plan option. You will pay the $25 deposit per camp, and any camp merchandise you order (the deposit(s) will be refunded once the 1,000-package goal is confirmed at the end of the cookie program). Learn more at sdgirlscouts.org/cookieentrepreneur.

COOKIES = CAMP

Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, you can support the camps you love. Camp fees cover only a portion of camp operating costs. Girl Scouts San Diego makes up the difference with council proceeds from the cookie program, providing fun and challenging activities, knowledgeable and supportive staff, healthy food, and safe facilities for your summer adventure!

Benefits of Girl Scouts Outdoor Experiences

When girls engage in outdoor activities, they are empowered to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Outdoor experiences promote a sense of independence, self-confidence, and resilience as campers navigate challenges and explore their capabilities in a supportive environment.

Girl Scout camps contribute significantly to girls’ wellbeing by offering a break from the demands of daily life and school pressures. The natural beauty of our four camp properties serves as a perfect backdrop for them to discover passions, make connections with their new best friends, build an appreciation for the environment, and step outside their comfort zones.

Campers have a say in the activities their groups will participate in, so no two sessions of camp are the same.

Providing outdoor experiences for your camper starts with you! After registering your camper, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a family packet. This is your go-to resource for planning and preparing for a successful and impactful camp experience.

The

Research

Source: Girl Scouts Soar in the Outdoors, Girl Scout Research Institute, 2019.

86% girls agree:

“I've learned a lot about the outdoors or nature in Girl Scouts.”

“I've done outdoor activities in Girl Scouts that I had never done before.”

“Doing outdoor activities in Girl Scouts has helped me overcome at least one fear.” 70% girls agree: 81% girls agree: 86% girls agree: 88% girls agree:

“Girl Scouts has taught me how to take care of the environment.”

“I've done outdoor activities through Girl Scouts that I wouldn't have done otherwise.”

Health and Safety FAQs

We are committed to the wellbeing and safety of our Girl Scout members, families, staff, and volunteers.

We have addressed general questions below that will serve as standard operating procedures across all camp properties and programs. Subject to change.

If my camper becomes sick or injured at camp, how will they receive help?

At day and sleepaway camps, the safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities. All camp staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and carry a first aid kit with their unit at all times. We maintain a strong relationship with our local Emergency Medical Services to ensure prompt support when needed. At sleepaway camps, a qualified health supervisor is always on duty when campers are present. Health supervisors are trained professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses (as licensed under Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code), or a person who is trained in accordance with section 1596.866 of the Health and Safety Code.

What should I do if my camper needs to bring medications to camp?

Complete the camper medication form during registration, and, if needed, update two to three weeks before your camp session. Please send all medications with your camper in their original containers. All medications will be safely locked up, stored appropriately, and distributed by a trained professional. Counselors will keep any emergency medications (i.e. inhalers, EpiPens, glucagon) on hand at all times. If you would like your camper to carry their own emergency medication, please email campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org

How are dietary restrictions handled at camp?

Please communicate dietary restrictions on the health forms during the registration process. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions with advanced notice. All our day and sleepaway camps are nut-free; please do not send any items containing peanuts or tree nuts with your camper to camp.

Can I send snacks with my sleepaway camper?

Due to the wild animals at camp, please do not send snacks with your camper to sleepaway camp (Winacka or Whispering Oaks). We will provide additional snacks as needed.

How should I communicate any special needs or accommodations that my camper may need?

When filling out the registration and health forms, please provide us with as much information as possible so we can best help your camper. If you need additional space or would like to explain further, email us at campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org.

What is your communicable disease protocol, including COVID 19?

Girl Scouts San Diego will follow any local and CDC infectious disease mandates that are in place when camp is in session. Masks are always welcome for additional protection. Masks will not be worn while eating, drinking, and sleeping, or during aquatic activities like swimming or canoeing.

What are the required health screenings and procedures upon arrival at sleepaway camp?

Upon arrival to camp, each camper will be asked to answer general health-check questions in addition to health screenings, including a lice check and temperature check.

What if my camper becomes sick before camp?

Please keep them at home. If space allows, we will transfer your camper to a camp at a later date. You can help protect the camp community by staying healthy in the weeks before your session.

I still have questions; how can I find out more information about my camper’s specific session?

In addition to checking sdgirlscouts.org/camp, you may also reach out to the camp directors at campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org

Camp Properties

DAY CAMPS

Balboa Campus

Located in the northwest corner of Balboa Park, our Balboa Campus serves as Girl Scouts San Diego’s headquarters. The property includes cabins and other amenities for camping and activities. Each cabin area has large indoor spaces with air conditioning, covered porches, open outdoor areas, and a campfire ring. The campus also has an amphitheater, Adventure Zone, and target sports range that girls will use during programs.

Escondido

Located in the heart of Kit Carson Park, the Escondido Program Center includes a large lodge with a fireplace, multiple restrooms, air conditioning, shaded porches, archery range, water mister, sports field, and a campfire ring.

SLEEPAWAY CAMPS

Sleepaway sessions take place in the Cuyamaca Mountains near Julian, CA.

Camp Winacka

At this traditional camp, living units are tucked among trees that surround a meadow. Counselors sleep in cabins with campers in grades 2-5, and adjacent to cabins with campers in grades 6-12. Each living unit includes a central porch and fire ring. Activities center around the lodge, dining hall, swimming pool, lake, and environmental center.

Facilities at Camp Winacka:

• Flush toilets and hot showers are accessible to all accommodations.

• Enclosed cabins have heat, electricity, and cots, and can sleep up to 24 campers.

• Open-air (or rustic) cabins are screened in, open-air facilities with built-in bunks and no electricity, and sleep up to eight campers.

• Under-the-stars campers spend the night beneath the beautiful Julian night sky illuminated by stars. Campers’ belongings are stowed away safely in a cabin overnight. Campers have access to toilets.

Make sure to note the facilities type symbol in the camp session when choosing the best camp for you.

Camp Whispering Oaks

At this modern camp, living units are closely centered around the lodge and play field. Counselors sleep in cabins with campers of all age levels. Campers may have the opportunity to plan a sleepout in a different location. When sleeping at a tent site, counselors sleep in pitch tents adjacent to camper tents. Each cabin cluster has a program area and space for outdoor cooking. Each tent site has a fire ring. Activities are held at the lodge, challenge course, play field, playground, arts shed, archery range, and on the trail.

Facilities at Camp Whispering Oaks:

• Hot showers are accessible to all accommodations.

• Enclosed cabins have heat, electricity, bunkbeds, and access to flush toilets, and sleep up to 14 campers.

• Pitch tent campers sleep in tents at one of our tent sites. Each tent site has a fire ring and port-apotties. Tent campers will have access to showers and flush toilets throughout the day.

Calling All Volunteers

Day Camp Adult Volunteers

When you volunteer for day camps, there is no fee for you, and your children receive reduced camper fees. As a day camp volunteer, you have opportunities to impact girls, develop your own leadership expertise, gain new skills, and spend the week at camp helping make each day special for our campers. Both female and male adults, ages 18 and up, are welcome to apply to volunteer. Look for sessions with Child of Volunteer (COV) camper fee; choose this for your child’s registration fee if you will be volunteering for the week of camp.

We strive to give each Girl Scout the space to grow and own their leadership, so we encourage adult volunteers to volunteer for the same session of camp as their child and work with a different group than their child’s group. Volunteer placement is determined based on the needs of the campers, the needs of camp, and the interests of the volunteer. Volunteers may or may not be placed with their child.

Become a Day Camp Volunteer

1. Register as a Girl Scout member: sdgirlscouts.org/join.

2. Register as a day camp volunteer through the summer camp registration system at sdgirlscouts.org/camp.

3. If your child is also attending camp, register your camper at the child of volunteer (COV) rate specified in descriptions for camps that use volunteers. You must volunteer for the full week of camp to use the COV rate. We will contact you prior to camp to discuss your volunteer role and camp placement for that week.

4. Complete a background check and other required paperwork per instructions provided in your confirmation email.

5. Complete the online training found in gsLearn. Instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.

Sleepaway Camp Adult Volunteers

While we do not accept parent volunteers for sleepaway camp programs, we appreciate volunteer cheerleaders/ assistants to support check-in and to send campers off on the buses at bus locations (Escondido and Mission Valley) on Mondays and welcome them home on Fridays.

We also welcome help with office projects prior to the camp season and with logistics help during camp (i.e. shopping, prepping materials, transporting staff, etc.). Contact campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org for information.

Camp

Acronyms to Know

DCA Day Camp Aide

CIT Counselor-in-Training

EC Extended Camp

Camp Listings

Each camp description includes the following information:

• Eligibility for cookie reward, marked with this symbol. See page 7 for more information.

• Session theme and badge(s) earned by participating in the camp. Physical badges will not be provided; they are available for purchase at our Escondido and Balboa shops.

• Dates the program will run

• Length and price of the session

• Availability of extended camp (EC)

Locations

Girl Scouts San Diego Balboa Campus (BC) 1231 Upas St. San Diego, CA 92103

Girl Scouts San Diego Escondido Program Center (EPC) 3050 Las Palmas, Escondido, CA 92025

Camp Staff

All camp staff members are 18 or older and are selected for their maturity, skills, and enthusiasm. Many of our counselors were Girl Scout campers as youth, and most counselors return year after year. Staff are trained in CPR, first aid, child development, and activity leadership. As an equal opportunity employer, we occasionally hire male staff. Male staff members are never with Girl Scouts without a female counselor.

Extended Camp

To accommodate busy schedules and ensure a seamless transition for all of our campers, our Extended Camp offers a safe and engaging environment beyond regular camp hours. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in additional activities, enjoy supervised free time, and forge lasting friendships in a relaxed setting. There is no charge for Extended Camp! Extended Camp is available at our Balboa Campus from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Extended Camp is not available at the Escondido Program Center or any offsite camps. Sign up for Extended Camp during camp registration.

Grade Level Guide

Camp sessions are organized by grade level; grade level refers to camper’s grade entering fall 2025. Look for your grade level’s color in the following camp listings!

Daisies (K-1)

Brownies (2-3)

Juniors (4-5)

T-Shirts

Cadettes (6-8)

Seniors (9-10)

Ambassadors (11-12)

A special day camp T-shirt is included with registration and provided to all campers for each week of camp.

Camp Buddies

Campers may register to be placed with one “buddy” for the week. Enter buddy information during camp registration. Because day camp programming is age specific, we can only accommodate buddy placement for girls within the same level of Girl Scouts or the same multi-level camp (Daisy, Brownie, etc.).

Confirmations/Instructions

Once you register and fill out all the appropriate forms online, you will receive a confirmation email (sent to the email address that you used to register) with a link to any other required paperwork. Prior to your camp session, we will communicate through email to share information about what to bring (i.e., a sack lunch, water, sunscreen, etc.), what to expect from camp, and any updates. Please monitor your email for camp messages.

Campers with Special Needs

With sufficient notice, we can accommodate most campers with special physical, medical, emotional, social, or dietary needs. Contact the director (campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org) at least two weeks in advance of the start of the session with specific considerations and fill out the health form in detail during registration.

Overall Camp Experience

At Girl Scouts San Diego Summer Camp, campers embark on a diverse range of activities, including engaging group games, thrilling outdoor adventures, and creative arts and nature sessions. At all of our camps, campers gain valuable skills and form lasting friendships. As they learn and explore together, they forge meaningful connections, sharing experiences that boost confidence and create a strong sense of camaraderie.

Teen Leadership at Day Camp

Day Camp Aides (DCAs) and CounselorsIn-Training (CITs) are campers in grades 7-12 who partner with adult staff to lead activities and support younger girls.

Current training is required for all teen leaders. As DCA/CIT positions are very popular, we limit registration to two sessions per girl, not including DCA/CIT training. We do not accept buddy requests from DCAs/CITs.

Day Camp Aides (DCAs)

Grades: 7-12

DCAs help campers with crafts, games, and songs, assist unit counselors, and learn about leadership from CITs and Girl Scout staff. This is an entry-level camp leadership position.

Prerequisites for DCAs

To participate as a Day Camp Aide (DCA), you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must be entering grades 7-12.

2. Attendance at one of the in-person orientation sessions is required for all DCAs, whether new or experienced. Choose one of the sessions on page 15.

3. Participation in the DCA/CIT day camp training, held during the first week of camp, June 23-27, 2025, is mandatory for new DCAs only

4. DCAs register for the day camp session(s) you wish to work, with a limit of two sessions per participant. Register at the DCA/CIT rate specified in the day camp descriptions. NOTE: If all prerequisites have not been met to qualify as a DCA, your camp DCA registration will be cancelled.

Counselors-in-Training (CITs)

Grades: 9-12

As seasoned older camp leaders, CITs mentor DCAs and younger girls, and take on additional leadership opportunities like planning or leading activities on their own.

Prerequisites for CITs

To participate as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT), you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must be entering grades 9-12.

2. CITs must have held one of the following leadership roles: DCA, leader-in-training (LIT) at Camp Winacka or Whispering Oaks, or an equivalent leadership role with three or more hours of training and 20 hours of leadership time working with younger girls.

3. Attendance at one of the in-person orientation sessions is required for all CITs, whether new or experienced. Choose one of the sessions on page 15.

4. Participation in the DCA/CIT day camp training, held during the first week of camp, June 23-27, 2025, is mandatory for new CITs only.

5. CITs register for the day camp session(s) you wish to work, with a limit of two sessions per participant. Register at the DCA/CIT rate specified in the day camp descriptions. NOTE: If all prerequisites have not been met to qualify as a CIT, your camp CIT registration will be cancelled.

DCA/CIT In-Person Orientation

All DCAs and CITs attend

See below for session options

Grades: 7-12

Cost: $10

The DCA and CIT in-person orientation will allow you to get to know fellow DCAs and CITs (day camp and sleepaway camps), as well as review the skills, knowledge, and expectations to excel in your role at camp. You will engage in hands-on activities and team-building exercises to foster a supportive learning environment. This session will provide a foundation so you can work with other DCAs and CITs and camp staff to guide and inspire the next generation of campers. Prerequisites and registration required.

Choose one of these sessions at Balboa Campus:

• Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

DCA/CIT Day Camp Training

New DCAs and CITs attend

June 23-27 (Week 1) | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Balboa Campus, EC Available

Grades: 7-12

Cost: $385 (Five-Day Camp)

The DCA and CIT day camp training week will provide you with detailed learning and practice of the skills and knowledge needed to lead day campers and to work collaboratively and cohesively with your DCA and CIT colleagues. From developing outdoor skills to honing leadership abilities, this is where your competence and confidence are boosted as you prepare to work directly with younger girls at camp. Prerequisites and registration required.

DAISIES

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

DAISIES AND BROWNIES

Entering Kindergarten–Third Grade

Ocean, Mountains, and Sky Explorers

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 23-27 (Week 1), EC Available July 21-25 (Week 5), EC Available Ocean, Mountains, and Sky Explorers campers will dive into the depths of the ocean, conquer majestic mountains, and soar high in the sky. Join us for a week filled with nature’s wonders, the spirit of exploration, and the opportunity to create new friendships while learning more about the outdoors.

BADGES

Daisy Trail Adventure

Brownie Trail Adventure

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

Under the Sea

Balboa Campus: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

July 7-11 (Week 3), EC Available July 28-Aug. 1 (Week 6), EC Available

Dive deep into a world of wonder at Under the Sea Camp! Embark on a week of underwater exploration as you learn about vibrant coral reefs and fascinating marine life. Get ready to watch your oceanic excitement soar as you engage in hands-on activities alongside your new camp friends.

BADGES

Daisy STEM Career Exploration—Marine Biology

Brownie STEM Career Exploration—Marine Biology

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

Camp Explorers—NEW!

BROWNIES

Entering Second–Third Grades

Artsy Adventures

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

July 7-11 (Week 3), EC Available

July 14-18 (Week 4), EC Available

Aug. 4-8 (Week 7), EC Available

Artsy Adventures Camp is a haven for young artists where self-expression, curiosity, and collaboration are encouraged. From painting, drawing, and sculpture to dance, theater, and music, you will develop your skills and grow confidence in your creative expression!

BADGE

Art and Design

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

July 14-18 (Week 4), EC Available

Aug. 4-8 (Week 7), EC Available

Explore all of the wonders that camp has to offer. Learn about the plants and animals we have at camp, make cool crafts, try teambuilding games, and more. Discover letterboxing and go on a camp scavenger hunt. Make a delicious s’mores-themed dessert. Have a blast trying new things at camp!

BADGE

Making Friends COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

Dream, Design, and Build

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 30-July 4 (Week 2), EC Available

July 28-Aug. 1 (Week 6), EC Available

Embark on a creative adventure where young architects, builders, and crafters transform dreams into reality! This innovative camp empowers aspiring designers to unleash their imaginations, create plans, and construct their visions from scratch. You will explore the realms of architecture, engineering, and creative problem-solving while collaborating with peers to bring your ideas to life.

BADGE

Craft and Tinker COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

Wild Things

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 30-July 4 (Week 2), EC Available July 21-25 (Week 5), EC Available

Let’s get wild! Prepare to create animal-inspired art, unravel ecosystem secrets, and cultivate a deep appreciation for wildlife conservation. Plus, encounter wild animals and fascinating insects! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, learn, and be inspired by the wild all around us.

BADGE Pets COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

JUNIORS

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT 8th grade and up: $210

Taste of Summer!—NEW!

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 30-July 4 (Week 2), EC Available July 21-25 (Week 5), EC Available

You will learn about basic cooking techniques, experiment with flavors, and create delicious small bites. From practicing basic knife safety to crafting artistic plates, you will let your creativity and passion for cooking shine through this hands-on, exciting, and flavorful journey.

BADGE

Simple Meals

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT 8th grade and up: $210

CADETTES

Entering Sixth–Eighth Grades

Center Stage—NEW!

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 23-27 (Week 1), EC Available July 7-11 (Week 3), EC Available July 28–Aug. 1 (Week 6), EC Available

Lights, camera, action! Work with your new castmates to write and produce your own mini production. Decide what makes a good script, upcycle costumes, and design your set. At the end of the week, you'll perform your show for the whole camp!

BADGE

Screenwriter

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, CIT: $210

Golden Girl Scouts—NEW!

Balboa Campus: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

July 14-18 (Week 4), EC Available Aug. 4-8 (Week 7), EC Available

Enjoy your golden years at camp by taking time to relax and care for yourself. Hang out in a hammock, learn to knit, read under a tree, or practice yoga. Practice selfcare as you unwind in nature!

BADGE

Science of Happiness

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, CIT: $210

SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS

Entering Ninth–Twelfth Grades

Serene Scene—NEW!

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 30-July 4 (Week 2), EC Available

Find your inner peace and explore relaxation techniques at camp. Practice mindfulness among the beautiful trees, try yoga, and express yourself through watercolor painting and writing. Take a tranquil trip to the Botanical Garden in Balboa Park and explore history. When you’ve found your zen, try some traditional camp activities like archery, songs, and games.

COST

Five-Day Camp: $385

Your Mind Matters—NEW!

Balboa Campus, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

July 21-25 (Week 5), EC Available

Take the lead in supporting mental health among your peers at this empowering camp for 9th-12th graders! Over the course of the week, you’ll become certified in Teen Youth Mental Health First Aid, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to help friends and classmates cope with challenges and access help when they need it. During the week, you will also have fun with team-building games, traditional camp activities, and mindfulness exercises to strengthen your confidence, resilience, and self-care practices.

Thanks to generous funding from the Prebys Foundation, registration costs for participants will be covered! You will be responsible for paying the regular deposit ($25) to reserve your spot, which will be refunded upon completion of the camp. Don’t wait! This camp is limited to 14 participants.

COST

Five-Day Camp: $0 (initial $25 deposit required to reserve your space)

Featured at Escondido Program Center

Technology Goddesses™

Grades K-6

DCA/CIT: Grades 7-12

Escondido Program Center: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

DCA/CIT lab: Monday–Thursday, 3-4:30 p.m.

July 28-August 1 (Week 6)

Learn about a wide range of technology and engineering topics and complete requirements for Girl Scout achievements and badges. Plus, practice teamwork, leadership, creativity and analytical thinking, and enjoy traditional day camp activities like crafts and outdoors. Other highlights include a sleepover for rising fifth graders and older and a Friday field day.

BADGES

Daisies–Cadettes: Digital Leadership COST

Five-Day Camp: $385, COV: $200, DCA/CIT: $210

OVERNIGHT DATES

Campers entering grades 5-12 and DCA/CITs: Wednesday, July 30

DCA/CITs assigned to technology areas (@night): Thursday, July 31

NOTES

DCA/CITs will be assigned to units, the crafts center, or our technology areas, depending on experience. All DCA/CITs will have the opportunity to add to their technology skills in our after-camp lab, as well as to socialize with other DCA/CITs on our Wednesday night sleepover. DCA/CITs assigned to work in our technology areas will also be expected to stay overnight Thursday for our "@" night.

QUESTIONS?

Volunteer Camp Director Contact: directors@goddesscamp.org 760-274-3834 (text anytime)

To encourage greater participation in the Technology Goddesses camp among girls in southeastern San Diego County, camp registration and bus transportation will be provided to a designated number of girls (grades K-6) thanks to the generous support of the Booz Allen Foundation.

The bus will transport girls between the MLK Library, the GSSD Balboa Campus, and the GSSD Escondido Program Center.

Don't miss out! If you live in 92113 or 92102 zip codes and want to spend a week immersed in outdoor fun and technology, email campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org for more information and registration.

Offsite Day Camps

Dual check-in will be available at all offsite camps. Drop your camper off at Balboa Campus between 8:15-8:30 a.m. or at the camp location between 8:30-9 a.m. Please be sure to communicate with your Camp Site Director prior to the start of camp about your drop-off and pick up plans for the week. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Balboa Campus for the offsite location and return about 3:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. depending on your camp's end time. EC is only available at Balboa Campus, NOT at any of the offsite drop-off locations.

H2Oh Yeah!

Grades 4-8

CITs: Grades 10-12

YMCA Aquatic Park, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Carlsbad

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 30–July 3 (Week 2)*

Join the fun in the sun and dive into a week of aquatic adventures at picturesque Agua Hedionda Lagoon! Build confidence on the water as you kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, and bounce and climb on floating inflatables. Relax with creative arts and crafts sessions and fun group games as you make unforgettable memories with friends.

BADGES

Juniors: Create and Innovate

Cadettes: Outdoor Art Apprentice COST

Four-Day Camp: $375, CIT: $192

*Please note that Week 2 is only four days for this camp.

Aquatic Adventures

Grades 4-8

CITs: Grades 10-12

Crown Cove Aquatic Center, Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

July 28-Aug. 1 (Week 6)

Aug. 4-8 (Week 7)

Join us at the beach for a fun-filled week on the waters of Crown Cove in Coronado. Enjoy your time on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Discover essential nautical skills, make a splash with new friends in refreshing swims, and get creative with timeless camp crafts. Make waves and memories along the picturesque coastline during this actionpacked adventure.

BADGES

Juniors: Staying Fit (Week 6), Junior Girl Scout Way (Week 7)

Cadettes: Cross Training (Week 6), Field Day (Week 7)

COST

Five-Day Camp: $465, CIT: $240

Horse Day Camps

At Sweetwater Farms Horse Camp, enjoy hands-on learning about horse care, experience riding fundamentals, and build deep connections with these majestic creatures.

In addition to horse-related activities, spend time in creative arts and crafts sessions and playing energetic group games.

Dual check-in is available for our horse camps. Drop your camper off at Balboa Campus between 8:15-8:30 a.m. or at Sweetwater Farms between 8:30-9 a.m.

Please be sure to communicate with your Camp Site Director prior to the start of camp about your dropoff and pick up plans for the week. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Balboa Campus for Sweetwater Farms and return at 4 p.m. EC is only available at Balboa Campus, NOT at Sweetwater Farms.

Required attire: You must wear long pants and riding boots or boots with a half-inch heel. For safety reasons, sneakers are not allowed.

Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider weight limits are 180-200lbs, depending on the camp. Contact camp@sdgirlscouts.org with questions.

Party with Ponies

Grades 2-6

DCA/CITs: Grades 9-12

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

June 23-27 (Week 1)

BADGES

Brownies: Pets Making Friends

Juniors: Animal Habitats Social Butterfly

Cadettes: Animal Helper COST

Five-Day Camp: $595, DCA/CIT: $300

Pony Express

Grades 2-6

DCA/CITs: Grades 9-12

9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

July 7-11 (Week 3)

BADGES

Brownie: Making Games

Juniors: Junior Create and Innovate

Cadettes: Comic Artist

COST

Five-Day Camp: $595, DCA/CIT: $300

Saddle Up

Grades 2-6

DCA/CITs: Grades 9-12

9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

July 21-25 (Week 5)

BADGES

Brownies: Bugs

Juniors: Horseback Riding

Cadettes: Animal Helper COST

Five-Day Camp: $595, DCA/CIT: $300

Sleepaway Camp

Acronyms to Know

CIT Counselor-in-Training Camp Listings

Each camp description includes:

• Eligibility for cookie reward, marked with this symbol. See page 7 for more information.

• Session theme and badge(s) earned by participating in the camp. Physical badges will not be provided; they are available for purchase at our Escondido and Balboa shops.

• Dates the program will run

• Minimum and maximum number of campers

• Length and price of the session

• Sleeping accommodations:

Camp Whispering Oaks (CWO):

Enclosed Cabins

Pitch Tents

Under-the-Stars

Locations

Camp Winacka (WIN):

Under-the-Stars

Open-Air Cabins

Enclosed Cabins

Grade Level Guide

Camp sessions are organized by grade level; grade level refers to camper’s grade entering fall 2025. Look for your grade level’s color in the following camp listings!

Brownies (2-3)

Juniors (4-5)

Cadettes (6-8)

Camp Buddies

Seniors (9-10)

Ambassadors (11-12)

Girl Scouts San Diego Camp Winacka (WIN) 4720 Boulder Creek Rd. Julian, CA 92036

Girl Scouts San Diego Camp Whispering Oaks (CWO) 4949 Pine Hills Rd. Julian, CA 92036

Program

While some program activities are pre-planned to explore the camp session theme, each group of campers and staff also plan their own activities based on campers’ interests and ages, giving them an opportunity for girl-leadership at camp. These activities might include hiking, archery, nature exploration, swimming, challenge courses, arts and crafts, and sleep outs—it all depends on camper imagination. Help your camper choose a camp session by looking for activities/themes they already love or have always wanted to explore!

Camp Staff

All camp staff members are 18 years or older and are selected for their maturity, skills, experience, and enthusiasm. Many of our counselors were Girl Scout campers as youth and many return year after year. Staff are trained in CPR, first aid, child development, and activity leadership. As an equal opportunity employer, we occasionally hire male staff. Male staff members are never with Girl Scouts without a female counselor and do not sleep in spaces with Girl Scouts.

Campers may register to be placed with one friend for the week. Enter buddy information during camp registration. Camp buddies must be registered for the same program.

Confirmations/Instructions

Registered campers receive a confirmation email with a packing list, information about what to expect at camp, and a link to all required paperwork. Luggage tags will be distributed at the bus stop or at on-site drop-off.

Transportation

Most campers take the camp bus, which stops in Mission Valley and Escondido ($35 each way; $70 round trip). Camp staff supervise bus trips to ensure a fun and safe experience. Alternatively, families may drive their campers directly to camp in Julian. Sign up for bus transportation during camp registration.

Communication

Campers may receive regular U.S. mail. No packages, please. Caregivers may also drop mail off at the bus stops on Mondays. Campers may respond via U.S. mail only. With only one week at camp (for most camps), it’s possible that mail may only be received one time at camp or at home.

Campers with Special Needs

T-Shirts

A special sleepaway camp T-shirt is included with registration and provided to all campers each week.

Teen Leadership at Sleepaway Camp

Teens: Gain new leadership skills at Whispering Oaks and Winacka!

Our Take the Lead (formerly called Leader-in-Training or LIT) and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs help you grow as a leader while gaining insight into the fundamentals of community living, effective communication, hands-on program design, and working with— and mentoring—younger campers.

During your session, you will live with the other leadership campers–your companions for teambuilding activities, skill-building workshops, and plenty of traditional camp fun. Spend part of each day with a younger unit of campers (typically in grades 2-5), putting everything you learn into action. Carefully designed with progression in mind, the Take the Lead and CIT programs let you practice personal leadership in a safe and supportive environment, giving you the foundation to lead anywhere.

CIT In-Person Orientation

All CIT 1s and 2s attend

See below for session options

Grades: 8-12

Cost: $10, registration required

Prior to attending CIT 1 or 2, attendance at one of the in-person orientation sessions is required for all CIT 1s and 2s, whether new or experienced. The CIT in-person orientation will allow you to get to know fellow CITs (day camp and sleepaway camps) as well as review the skills, knowledge, and expectations to excel in your role at camp. You will engage in hands-on activities and team-building exercises to foster a supportive learning environment. This session will provide a foundation so you can work with other DCAs and CITs and camp staff to guide and inspire the next generation of campers.

Choose one of these sessions at Balboa Campus:

• Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Take the Lead—NEW!

Formerly Leader-in-Training (LIT)

Whispering Oaks

July 7-11 (Session CWO 3) 6-12 campers

Winacka

July 7-11 (Session WIN 3) 8-16 campers

Grades: 8-10

Cost: $895 (Five-Day Camp)

Take the Lead and practice leading songs, games, and crafts, while gaining practical tips for working with groups. Explore your favorite camp activities like the challenge course or archery range. This program is a great start for your leadership journey at camp and beyond.

Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT 1)

Training Week

Whispering Oaks

June 23–July 4 (Session CWO 1B) 6-12 campers

Winacka

July 14-25 (Session WIN 4B) 8-16 campers

Grades: 9-12

Cost: $1,195 (12-Day Camp)

Take the first step toward becoming a camp counselor: learn to identify your talents, understand your leadership style, and polish your teaching skills. Experience the challenges and rewards of guiding younger campers as you lead them in songs and games. Spend half your time working directly with campers to assist counselors and practice as you learn.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT orientation (see dates on page 30).

Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2) Training Week

Whispering Oaks

July 14-25 (Session CWO 4B) 6-12 campers

Winacka

June 23–July 4 (Session WIN 1B) 8-16 campers

Grades: 11-12 (or camp director approval)

Cost: $1,195 (12-Day Camp)

Continue to develop your leadership journey and spend half your time working directly with campers. Plan and lead programs of your own design, gain insight into the responsibilities of managing the camp community, and help make the camp magic happen.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT orientation (see dates on page 30) and CIT 1 (or camp director approval).

CIT in Action!—NEW!

July 7-11 (Session CIT A3)

July 21-25 (Session CIT A5)

6-12 campers

Grades: 10-12

Cost: $525 (Five-Day Camp)

After completing CIT 1 or CIT 2, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this CIT Internship. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers at either Camp Winacka or Camp Whispering Oaks and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities. This fiveday camp will be hosted in pitch tents (with at least one night spent in unit with the group you are helping).

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT 1 or CIT 2. If you have completed CIT 1, you will be paired with a Brownie or Junior unit. If you have completed CIT 2, you will be paired with a Brownie, Junior, or Cadette unit. CIT Interns will primarily sleep at Camp Whispering Oaks, but may work with campers at either Whispering Oaks or Winacka. Limit two weeks.

BROWNIES Camp Whispering Oaks Entering Second–Third Grades

Acorn Amigas—NEW!

July 7-11 (Session CWO 3)

6-24 campers

Explore the world of Camp Whispering Oaks and make new friends! Meet our mascot, Chewy the squirrel, and go on a quest to help him find the golden acorn. Learn a new camping skill, prepare a campfire snack, go on a hike, or try classic camp activities like crafts, songs, and games.

BADGE Cabin Camper COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Friends in Fairyland

June 23-27 (Session CWO 1)

July 14-18 (Session CWO 4)

6-12 campers

Explore the magical fairylands of Whispering Oaks with your new camp friends. Make your own fairy wings, build houses for the sprites of our enchanted forests, or have a teeny, tiny tea party.

BADGE Making Friends COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Neat Nature

June 30–July 4 (Session CWO 2)

July 21-25 (Session CWO 5)

6-24 campers

Discover all the neat nature that camp has to offer! Meet new wildlife-loving friends and explore Camp Whispering Oaks with them. Get crafty by making a bug house and learn about the plants and animals that call camp home. When you're done exploring, try other camp activities like making s'mores.

BADGE Bugs COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Camp Winacka

Counselors sleep in the cabins with campers.

Jump Start

June 23-27 (Session WIN 1)

July 7-11 (Session WIN 3)

July 21-25 (Session WIN 5)

6-12 campers

Jump-start your Girl Scout camp experiences by trying a little bit of everything! Enjoy pool time, unearth wonderful things underneath the trees and leaves, and learn about animals around Winacka.

BADGE

Outdoor Adventurer COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Mermaids—NEW!

June 30–July 4 (Session WIN 2)

July 14-18 (Session WIN 4)

6-12 campers

Grab your mermaid friends and join us under the sea for this wonderful water-filled week at camp! Play water games, make a mermaid craft, have a mermaid party, and enjoy extra pool time. When you dry off, sample a variety of camp activities and take a picnic out to the lake. Prerequisite: Campers should be comfortable in the water.

BADGE

Fair Play COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

JUNIORS Camp Whispering Oaks

Galaxy Quest

June 23-27 (Session CWO 1)

July 14-18 (Session CWO 4)

6-24 campers

There's nothing more awesome than camping out under the night sky full of stars and wonder! Stay up late and follow a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt, make galaxy slime, or create and name a new universe and defend it from a band of space pirates.

BADGE

Space Science Investigator COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

On Stage

June 30–July 4 (Session CWO 2)

July 21-25 (Session CWO 5)

6-24 campers

Stand in the spotlight as you create and perform your own musical production with your unit, play drama games, and learn about the world of music. After a fun day on the stage, enjoy classic camp activities.

BADGE Musician COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Squirrel Scouts—NEW!

July 7-11 (Session CWO 3)

6-24 campers

Explore all that Camp Whispering Oaks has to offer with our mascot Chewy and your new squirrel scout friends! Build a campfire, make a new camp food, learn about Leave No Trace principles, or try using a compass. Play games and sing songs while you explore the classic camp activities.

BADGE

Camper

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Counselors sleep in the cabins with campers.

Camp Winacka

Horsin’ Around

June 23-27 (Session WIN 1)

June 30–July 4 (Session WIN 2)

July 7-11 (Session WIN 3)

July 14-18 (Session WIN 4)

July 21-25 (Session WIN 5)

6-12 campers

Develop your riding skills and learn how to care for horses as you groom, halter, and feed them. Grouped by skill level with lessons tailored for your group, spend half the day with the horses and half participating in traditional camp activities. Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider weight limit is 200lbs.

BADGE

Horseback Riding

COST

Five-Day Camp: $1,045

Junior Jamboree

June 30–July 4 (Session WIN 2)

July 14-18 (Session WIN 4)

6-24 campers

Your next adventure awaits! Make new friends while you experience all the fun that Camp Winacka has to offer. From archery and tie-dying to team games and cooling off in the pool, this is a classic camp experience that you won’t want to miss.

BADGE

Junior Girl Scout Way

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Make a Splash

June 23-27 (Session WIN 1)

6-24 campers

Wade into Winacka! Soak, stroke, and float your way through camp with extra pool time. Play water games, craft your own boat to race across the pool, or try synchronized swimming. Celebrate the end of the week at a pool party with your new friends. When you’re not swimming like a fish, you’ll enjoy traditional camp activities like archery and outdoor skills. Prerequisite: Campers should be comfortable in the water.

BADGE

Camper

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Mess Mania

July 21-25 (Session WIN 5)

6-24 campers

Get your hands dirty during your stay at camp! Throw paint around to make your very own messy work of art, hang out in the mud, and experiment with ooey-gooey slime recipes. Experience other camp classics like archery, swimming, and nature exploration, too.

BADGE

Outdoor Art Explorer COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Five-Day Camp: $895

Entering Sixth–Eighth Grades

S’more Fun—NEW!

June 30–July 4 (Session CWO 2)

July 21-25 (Session CWO 5)

6-12 campers

Have s'more fun at camp! Try all of the classic camp activities like crafts, archery, hiking, songs, games, and the challenge course. Have a cookout and get creative with a twist on the classic s'more—maybe you'll try a savory s'more or have a s'mores bar!

BADGE

Cadette Girl Scout Way

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Spotlight’s on You!

June 23-27 (Session CWO 1)

June 30–July 4 (Session WIN 2)

July 7-11 (Session WIN 3)

July 14-18 (Session WIN 4)

July 21-25 (Session WIN 5)

6-12 campers

Develop your riding skills and learn how to care for horses, including grooming, haltering, and feeding them. You’ll be grouped by skill level with lessons tailored for your group. Spend half the day with the horses and the other half out and about at camp. For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider weight limit is 200lbs.

BADGE

Animal Helpers

COST

Five-Day Camp: $1,045

Treetops and Trails—NEW!

July 21-25 (Session WIN 5)

7-14 campers

Camp under the canopy of trees at camp. Learn all about the native plants that call camp home. Visit our new camp greenhouse and discover the archeological remains from the first indigenous inhabitants of camp. Give back to camp by completing a trail service project or planting new plants from the greenhouse. Hit the trails and complete a native plant scavenger hunt.

BADGE

Trees

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Five-Day Camp: $895

Star Gazers

June 30–July 4 (Session CWO 2) 6-12 campers

Stay up late and explore camp at night! Use telescopes to discover the night sky and explore the worlds beyond the Earth. Learn about the stars, “Dark Sky” communities, and what makes the town of Julian so cool. Have late night snacks and have a galaxy party, too.

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Survival Scouts—NEW!

July 14-18 (Session CWO 4) 6-12 campers

Go past where the sidewalk ends and explore the wild side of Whispering Oaks! Lace up your hiking boots and learn how to navigate and safely experience the great outdoors. Spend a night sleeping in a tent and a night sleeping only under the stars. Learn survival tips and tricks and put your new knowledge to the test with a survival themed Chewy Quest!

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Camp Winacka

Climb On

July 14-18 (Session WIN 4)

6-12 campers

Spring into action to hit all the outdoor greats. Stop by the lake to try catch-and-release fishing and paddle a canoe. On top of that, enjoy extra time at the high ropes challenge course, achieving your goal on the rock wall, climbing the giant’s ladder with your camp buddies, or testing your bravery by leaping from the power pole. Conquer a whole new level of adventurous feats and sample all your camp favorites, too!

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Summer Bucket List—NEW!

July 7-11 (Session WIN 3)

July 21-25 (Session WIN 5)

7-14 campers

Make your summer the best summer yet. Bring your own ideas to add to this bucket list and camp adventure.

1. Shoot archery

2. Go canoeing

3. Have a movie-night

4. Have a late-night campfire

5. Go swimming

6. Sleep-in and stay up late

7. Eat pie

8. Adventure into Julian

9. Sleepout under the stars

10. Have a water balloon fight

COST

Five-Day Camp: $895

Surviving Winacka

June 23–July 4 (Session WIN 1B)

6-12 campers

Learn how to survive and thrive in the wilds of Winacka. Attempt fire without matches, locate and purify water, identify plants, learn to canoe, and sleep in a shelter you build. Navigate by map and compass, then put your skills to the test in the ultimate canoeing trip at Lake Cuyamaca. You’ll also sample camp activities like axe throwing, archery, and high ropes.

COST

12-Day Camp: $1,195

NEW! Join Us for Family Camp

NEW this year! Bring your whole family to summer camp in the mountains. Enjoy classic camp activities and try new twists on old favorites. Each day will have a different theme, and we encourage your family to dress up for the theme.

Your family will select from a variety of different staff-led activities like special activities based on the theme each day, target sports (slingshots, archery, hatchet throwing), water fun, campfire cooking, songs, games, crafts, nature hikes, horseback riding, and more! Need quiet relaxation and individual family time? You can do that too. Note: Target sports, horseback riding, canoeing, and high ropes course activities are age restricted.

Stay in shared enclosed cabins, single family open-air cabins, or bring your own tents to pitch at a shared tent site.

SESSION 1A

July 30–Aug. 1

Check in: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m.

Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.

Check out: Friday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m.

SESSION 1B

Aug. 1–Aug. 3

Check in: Friday, Aug. 1, 3 p.m.

Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Check out: Sunday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m.

Family Camp Theme Days

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday

Thursday: Decade/Throwback Day

Friday: Sports Team Day

Saturday: Twin Day (match with your family!)

Sunday: Superhero Day

Staff-Led Program Activities

Examples of program activities include crafts, target sports, swimming, canoeing, fishing, geocaching, high ropes course, low ropes course, horse fun (not riding), and horseback riding.

Examples of evening activities include enjoying a campfire, skits, s’mores, all-camp, and stargazing.

Family Time

Take a hike on any of the many camp trails, enjoy the nature center, do arts and crafts, take a nap or read, let your experienced Girl Scout camper share their favorite place at camp, or spend part of your day in nearby Julian.

Sleeping Accommodations

Camp Winacka: Shared enclosed cabins or singlefamily open-air cabins.

Shared enclosed cabins have electricity and heat; no air conditioning. These cabins sleep 24-36 people. You will sleep on camp mattresses on either the floor or on a cot. You could also choose to sleep under the stars on a cabin deck. Restrooms are attached to the shared sleep space.

Single-family open-air cabins do not have electricity. Each cabin sleeps 6-8 people. They have bunk beds with camp mattresses. Restrooms are located in a separate shared building close by.

Camp Whispering Oaks: Shared enclosed cabins or pitch tents at shared tent site.

Shared enclosed cabins have electricity and heat; no air conditioning. These cabins sleep 16 people. They have bunk beds with camp mattresses. Restrooms are located in a separate shared building close by.

Pitch your own tents at one of three shared tent sites. Tent sites do not have electricity. Each site can accommodate five tents. There are port-a-potties and handwashing stations at each tent site. Showers are available at the closest cabin cluster.

Sample Day at Family Camp

7:45 a.m. Flag Up Ceremony

8-9 a.m. Breakfast in the Lodge

9-10:30 a.m. Staff-Led Choice Activity #1

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Staff-Led Choice Activity #2

12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch in the Lodge

1:30-2:30 p.m. Family Time

2:30-4 p.m. Staff-Led Choice Activity #3

4-5:30 p.m. Staff-Led Choice Activity #4

5:45 p.m. Flag Down Ceremony

6-7 p.m. Dinner in the Lodge

7-8:30 p.m. Staff-Led Evening Activity

8:30 p.m. Family Time in Sleep Spaces

Family Camp Costs

Cabins (Camp Winacka or Camp Whispering Oaks): $220/person

Tents (Camp Winacka or Camp Whispering Oaks): $150/person

Add-On Program Activities

Horseback riding/instruction: 3 hours (max. 36 riders split among three sessions), $130/person, 4th grade and older.

High ropes course: 3 hours (max. 42 people split among three sessions), $30/person, 4th grade and older.

Meals

Family camp includes six meals (either lunch on Wednesday through breakfast on Friday, or dinner on Friday through lunch on Sunday).

Transportation

Families will drive themselves to camp. Please carpool as much as possible.

Pre-Orders and Pickups

Items will be available for pick up from the Balboa Campus store before the camp season begins. Look out for an announcement via email from our retail team to know when you can pick up your items.

Pickups at the Escondido Program Center can be requested once the items are ready for pick up.

Pre-ordered items will not be available at any camps or bus dropoff locations.

All unclaimed orders will be donated in 2026.

Items may vary based on available quantities. All prices are pre-tax.

DAY CAMP AT A GLANCE

All day camp sessions are eligible for financial assistance.

Grades 2-6

SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS (Grades 9-12)

TEEN LEADERSHIP (Grades 7-12)

Grades 2-6

9-12 Saddle Up, Bonita Grades 2-6

9-12

Adventure, Coronado Grades 4-8 CIT 10-12

SLEEPAWAY CAMP AT A GLANCE Whispering Oaks

All sleepaway camp sessions are eligible for financial assistance. For family camp, see page 42.

BROWNIES (Grades 2-3)

in Fairyland

cabins

JUNIORS (Grades 4-5)

Galaxy Quest Enclosed cabins

Babysitting Bonanza

Enclosed cabins On Belay! Enclosed cabins

Spotlight’s on You!

Enclosed cabins S’more Fun Enclosed cabins

CADETTES (Grades 6-8)

Babysitting Bonanza Enclosed cabins On Belay! Enclosed cabins S’more Fun Enclosed cabins

Hammock Hangout Enclosed cabins

Spotlight’s on You! Enclosed cabins Hammock Hangout Enclosed cabins

SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS (Grades 9-12)

Eco Artists

Enclosed cabins Star Gazers Pitch tents In My Camp Era

Adventure Awaits Pitch tents In My Camp Era Pitch tents

Enclosed cabins

Survival Scouts Enclosed cabins, Pitch tents, Under-the-stars Eco Artists Enclosed cabins

Adventure Awaits Pitch tents

TEEN LEADERSHIP (Grades 8-12)

12 DAYS: Counselor-in-Training 1 Grades 9-12

Enclosed cabins

Take the Lead Grades 8-10

Enclosed cabins

CIT in Action Pitch tents

12 DAYS: Counselor-in-Training 2 Grades 11-12

Enclosed cabins

CIT in Action Pitch tents

SLEEPAWAY CAMP AT A GLANCE Winacka

BROWNIES (Grades 2-3)

JUNIORS (Grades 4-5)

CADETTES (Grades 6-8)

SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS (Grades

TEEN LEADERSHIP (Grades 8-12)

Campers,

Camp registration opens on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

Girl Scouts are encouraged to celebrate by wearing camp shirts to school!

Camp Open Houses

In-person tour dates:

• Sunday, March 2, 1-4 p.m.

• Sunday, April 27, 1-4 p.m.

• Sunday, May 18, 1-4 p.m.

Bring the whole family to meet staff and take walking tours of Day Camp, Camp Whispering Oaks, and Camp Winacka. For details and to register, visit sdgirlscouts.org/events and search: Open House.

Contact Information

Phone: 619-610-0821

Fax: 619-795-6930

Locations

Balboa Campus 1231 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103

Escondido Program Center 3050 Las Palmas, Escondido, CA 92025

Camp Winacka 4720 Boulder Creek Rd., Julian, CA 92036

Camp Whispering Oaks 4949 Pine Hills Rd., Julian, CA 92036

Questions

General and registration: camp@sdgirlscouts.org

Programs: campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org

Accreditation

All Girl Scouts San Diego camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). This national organization, which focuses on program quality and health and safety issues, requires camp managers to meet rigorous standards. Girl Scouts San Diego is proud to meet these important criteria. Learn more at acacamps.org

2025 Camp Guide | Girl Scouts San Diego

Embrace Possibility

At Girl Scout Summer Camp

Letter from the CEO

Dear Girl Scouts and Families,

Inclusion Statement

2025 Girl Scout Summer Camp

Grade Level

Pricing

Financial Assistance

To Request Financial Assistance:

Payment Options and Discounts

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Timing

Transfers

Earn Camp by Participating in the Cookie Program

COOKIES = CAMP

Benefits of Girl Scouts Outdoor Experiences

The

Health and Safety FAQs

Camp Properties

DAY CAMPS

Balboa Campus

Escondido

SLEEPAWAY CAMPS

Camp Winacka

Camp Whispering Oaks

Calling All Volunteers

Day Camp Adult Volunteers

Become a Day Camp Volunteer

Sleepaway Camp Adult Volunteers

Camp

Acronyms to Know

Camp Listings

Locations

Camp Staff

Extended Camp

Grade Level Guide

T-Shirts

Camp Buddies

Confirmations/Instructions

Campers with Special Needs

Overall Camp Experience

Teen Leadership at Day Camp

Day Camp Aides (DCAs)

Counselors-in-Training (CITs)

DCA/CIT In-Person Orientation

DCA/CIT Day Camp Training

DAISIES

Entering Kindergarten–First Grade

Camper Sampler

Creative Crafters

Princess in Training

Sticky Science—NEW!

DAISIES AND BROWNIES

Entering Kindergarten–Third Grade

Ocean, Mountains, and Sky Explorers

Under the Sea

Camp Explorers—NEW!

BROWNIES

Entering Second–Third Grades

Artsy Adventures

Dream, Design, and Build

Wild Things

JUNIORS

Entering Fourth–Fifth Grades

Adventure Seekers

Classic Camp—NEW!

Crafty Creators—NEW!

Detective Dream Team—NEW!

Taste of Summer!—NEW!

CADETTES

Entering Sixth–Eighth Grades

Center Stage—NEW!

Golden Girl Scouts—NEW!

SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS

Entering Ninth–Twelfth Grades

Serene Scene—NEW!

Your Mind Matters—NEW!

Featured at Escondido Program Center