Our camps and year-round outdoor activities are for all girls in grades K-12. Whether you want to discover wildlife, canoe across a lake for the first time, or spend time outdoors with friends, there is an outdoor adventure waiting for you.
Program Aides (PAs) and Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are campers in grades 6-12 who partner with adult staff to lead activities and support younger campers. Carefully designed with progression in mind, the PA and CIT programs let you practice personal leadership in a safe and supportive environment, giving you the foundation to lead anywhere.
As PA/CIT in Action positions are very popular, we limit registration to two sessions per camper, not including PA/CIT training. We do not accept buddy requests from PAs/CITs. PAs and CITs may earn service hours by leading activities at camp.
Girl Scouts of the USA recently launched new Leadership Awards that celebrate all the ways Girl Scouts lead. We are committed to aligning with national standards while giving local Girl Scouts hands-on opportunities to grow your skills and lead with confidence.
Program Aides will plan and lead activities while acting as role models for younger campers. This is an entry-level camp leadership position at day and sleepaway camps.
How to Be a Program Aide
All campers who want to participate as PAs must be entering grades 6-8 and complete an introductory interview with GSSD staff after registration.
New PAs must participate in a PA training week, held during the first week of day camp or the third session of sleepaway camp. Campers who participated as DCAs or LITs in past years are not required to attend a PA training week.
Program Aides who have completed all of the prerequisites may register for a “PA/CIT in Action” camp session, and the camp director will place you in a specific program based on your interests and the needs of campers that week. NOTE: If all prerequisites have not been met to qualify as a PA, your PA/CIT in Action registration will be cancelled.
All campers who want to participate as CITs must be entering grades 9-12 and complete an introductory interview with GSSD staff after registration.
New CITs must participate in a CIT training week, held during the second week of day camp or first and second sessions of sleepaway camp. Campers who participated as CITs in past years are not required to attend a training week.
For day camp, Counselors-in-Training who have completed all of the prerequisites may register for a “PA/CIT in Action” session, and the camp directors will place you in a specific program based on your interests and the needs of campers that week.
For sleepaway camp, Counselors-in-Training who have completed all of the prerequisites may register for a “CIT I” or “CIT II” session based on your level. Note: Completion of a CIT I program is a required prerequisite to register as a CIT II.
NOTE: If all prerequisites have not been met to qualify as a CIT, your “PA/CIT in Action,” “CIT I,” or “CIT II” registration will be cancelled.
For Seniors and Ambassadors who want to spend more time as campers, check out Future You, Limitless You, and Discovering You programs, which focus on building skills for your future and pushing yourself to new heights. Find specific camp sessions and descriptions within this guide.
Los asistentes de programa (PA) y los consejeros en formación (CIT) son campistas de 6.º a 12.º grado que colaboran con el personal adulto para dirigir actividades y apoyar a los campistas más jóvenes. Diseñados cuidadosamente con la progresión en mente, los programas PA y CIT te permiten practicar el liderazgo personal en un entorno seguro y de apoyo, lo que te proporciona la base para liderar en cualquier lugar.
Dado que los puestos de PA/CIT en Acción son muy populares, limitamos la inscripción a dos sesiones por campista, sin incluir la formación de PA/CIT. No aceptamos solicitudes de compañeros de PA/CIT. Los PA y CIT pueden ganar horas de servicio dirigiendo actividades en el campamento.
Asistentes de programa (PA) | Para campistas que ingresan a los grados 6-8
Anteriormente conocidos como ayudantes de campamento diurno (DCA) o líderes en formación (LIT).
Girl Scouts of the USA ha lanzado recientemente los nuevos Premios al Liderazgo, que celebran todas las formas en que las Girl Scouts ejercen su liderazgo. Nos comprometemos a cumplir con los estándares nacionales, al tiempo que ofrecemos a las Girl Scouts locales oportunidades prácticas para desarrollar sus habilidades y liderar con confianza.
Las ayudantes de programa planificarán y dirigirán actividades, al tiempo que servirán de modelo a seguir para las campistas más jóvenes. Se trata de un puesto de liderazgo de nivel inicial en campamentos diurnos y con pernoctación.
Cómo ser asistente del programa
Todas las campistas que quieran participar como ayudantes de programa deben estar cursando entre 6.º y 8.º grado y completar una entrevista introductoria con el personal de GSSD después de la inscripción.
Los nuevos ayudantes del programa deben participar en una semana de capacitación, que se lleva a cabo durante la primera semana del campamento diurno o la tercera sesión del campamento con pernoctación. Los campistas que hayan participado como asistentes del director del campamento (DCA) o líderes en formación (LIT) en años anteriores no están obligados a asistir a la semana de capacitación.
Los asistentes de programa que hayan completado todos los requisitos previos pueden inscribirse en una sesión de campamento «PA/CIT en acción» y el director del campamento te asignará un programa específico en función de tus intereses y las necesidades de los campistas de esa semana. NOTA: Si no se cumplen todos los requisitos previos para ser asistente de programa, se cancelará tu inscripción en PA/CIT en acción.
Consejeros en formación (CIT) | Para campistas que ingresan a los grados 9-12
Todos los campistas que quieran participar como CIT deben estar ingresando a los grados 9-12 y completar una entrevista introductoria con el personal de GSSD después de la inscripción.
Los nuevos CIT deben participar en una semana de capacitación para CIT, que se lleva a cabo durante la segunda semana del campamento diurno o la primera y segunda sesión del campamento con pernoctación. Los campistas que hayan participado como CIT en años anteriores no están obligados a asistir a la semana de capacitación.
Para el campamento diurno, los consejeros en formación que hayan completado todos los requisitos previos pueden inscribirse en una sesión de «PA/CIT en acción», y los directores del campamento te asignarán un programa específico en función de tus intereses y las necesidades de los campistas esa semana.
Para el campamento con alojamiento, los consejeros en formación que hayan completado todos los requisitos previos pueden inscribirse en una sesión «CIT I» o «CIT II» en función de tu nivel.
Nota: La finalización del programa CIT I es un requisito previo necesario para inscribirse en el CIT II.
NOTA: Si no se cumplen todos los requisitos previos para calificar como CIT, se cancelará tu inscripción en «PA/CIT en acción», «CIT I» o «CIT II».
Tu futuro, tu potencial ilimitado, descúbrete a ti mismo | Para campistas que ingresan a los grados 9-12
Para los seniors y embajadores que quieran pasar más tiempo como campistas, consulten los programas Futuro tú, Tú sin límites y Descubriendo a ti mismo, que se centran en desarrollar habilidades para tu futuro y esforzarte por alcanzar nuevas metas. Encuentra sesiones de campamento específicas y descripciones en esta guía.
If my camper becomes sick or injured at camp, how will they receive help?
All Day Camp and Sleepaway camp staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and carry a first aid kit with their unit at all times. Camp staff manage a child's medical emergency or illness through a structured procedure: a trained medical professional on-site first assesses the child and provides immediate care. For serious conditions, parents are contacted immediately, and the child is transported to a local clinic or hospital (via camp transport or EMS) with a staff member escort, using the parent-provided medical consent forms to ensure prompt treatment until the parent can arrive.
What should I do if my camper needs to bring medications to camp?
Complete the Camper Health and Medication Form during registration, and, update two to three weeks before your camp session if needed. 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 camp@sdgirlscouts.org.
How are dietary restrictions handled at camp?
Please communicate dietary restrictions on the Camper Health and Medication Form 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 provide daily snacks for campers, such as cereal bars, fruits, pretzels, chips, and more!
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 and staying home if you are sick.
Can I send mail to my camper?
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.
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 camp@sdgirlscouts.org.
Campers with Special Needs
With sufficient notice, we can accommodate most campers with special physical, medical, emotional, social, or dietary needs. Fill out the Camper Health and Medication Form in detail during registration. Contact the director at camp@sdgirlscouts.org at least four weeks in advance of the start of the session with specific considerations.
What is your communicable disease protocol?
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 drop-off location (bus stop or camp), each camper will be asked to answer general health-check questions in addition to health screenings, including a lice check and temperature check. If your camper is found to have any evidence of communicable health concerns, such as a fever, lice, or nits, your camper will not be allowed to join camp until the issue is appropriately treated/resolved. The healthcare staff will communicate with you to determine when your camper is able to join the camp session.
How can I volunteer at a GSSD camp?
Contact campdirector@sdgirlscouts.org.
Daisies–Cadettes (grades K-6) are invited to come spend the holidays off from school at day camp. Each holiday camp will focus on a unique theme and include activities like crafts, science, games, and more.
All holiday one-day camp offer free extended care from 8–9 a.m. and 3–5 p.m.
To browse the full list of day camps, visit sdgirlscouts.org/events and search 'day camps' or scroll down to the 'Upcoming Outdoor Programs and Camps' accordion.
Experience an overnight adventure and try different seasonal activities with your troop, family, or a important person in your life.
To browse the full list of camp program weekends, visit sdgirlscouts.org/events and search 'camp' or scroll down to the 'Upcoming Outdoor Programs and Camps' accordion.
Canoeing with friends across Winacka’s Upper Lake. Challenging yourself to reach new heights on a high ropes course. Counting stars in the night sky at Camp Whispering Oaks’ Inspiration Point.
These are just a few of the experiences awaiting Girl Scouts who are ready to explore the great outdoors. Camp and outdoor experiences can be enjoyed during sleepaway camp, day camp, or year round with your troop. Explore what we have to offer at our locations or venture into limitless possibilities around the globe.
Challenge and teambuilding
Reach new heights at our high ropes challenge courses in Julian and Balboa, for Juniors and up. All ages can build unity and teamwork with fun games on our low ropes courses. Learn more about options, pricing, and how to reserve by contacting customercare@sdgirlscouts.org.
Hiking and backpacking
Join our progressive, world-class hiking classes and backpacking trips (basic and advanced), available for Cadettes and older. More information is available in the "Backpacking Program" dropdown below.
Register at sdgirlscouts.org/events or contact us at customercare@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.
The Girl Scouts San Diego backpacking program is a progression of classes and each level of the program offers new challenges and opportunities to grow her outdoor skills! Join our progressive, world-class hiking classes and backpacking trips (basic and advanced), available for Cadettes and older. Build skill and confidence that can lead you to amazing Sierra trips and beyond.
Learn more about the Wilderness Hiking Class by exploring the Training Handbook. Check out the Backpacking Nuts and Bolts guide for additional information on the Basic Backpacking Course.
To register, visit sdgirlscouts.org/events and use the search terms “backpacking” or "hike." Please register at least one month before the course.
Questions? Contact customercare@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.
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