Riding a horse for the first time. Giggling with new friends during a campfire skit. Feeling the thrill of catching your first wave on a surfboard. Capturing your ideals in a film you produce and shoot. Whether you're a first-time camper or a veteran seeking high adventure, you'll find fun, friendship and memories to last a lifetime at Girl Scout summer camp. We offer a wide variety of day and resident camps with themed specialty activities as well as traditional crafts, songs and campfires. Girl Scout camps feature unique leadership opportunities where girls collaborate to plan their activities.

All girls are welcome to Girl Scout Summer Camp, where they can:

• Have fun and make new friends
• Experience the wonders of nature
• Develop confidence
• Learn life skills like problem solving, leadership and teambuilding
• Step outside their comfort zone and try new things
• Learn to be their best and treat others with respect
• Experience a nurturing, welcoming environment where she can excel

We offer 30 day camps and 75 resident camp sessions to fit every girl's interests, abilities and dreams. Girl Scout day camps and overnight camps are open to all girls. Non-members simply add $12 dues to the camp fee and enjoy Girl Scout membership throughout the year.

Important Dates

Registration begins Wednesday, Feb. 1

Resident Camp Open House

Check out what's in store for girls! Visit Camps Winacka and Whispering Oaks at our open house events on Sundays, April 1 and June 3, 1-4 p.m. Bring the whole family for a personalized tour and Q&A opportunities with a camp counselor. Visit sleeping, dining and activity areas. Please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water bottles for your group. No advance registration required. For information, call (619) 298-8391.

Day Camp Volunteer Training Fair

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Balboa Campus

Day Camps

Enjoy all the fun of camp without spending the night. Girls get a taste of camp, make new friends and work toward earning badges. Each camp features a program theme with specialized activities.

• Held at Girl Scouts' Balboa Campus, Escondido Program Center and other county locations, including museums, parks, recreation centers and amusement parks.
• There are day camp programs for girls of all grade levels.
• Girls attend camp five consecutive days for approximately six hours each day.
• Extended care is available mornings and afternoons at Balboa Campus.
• Most sessions run Monday through Friday with occasional overnight adventures.
• Exciting new sessions include Wilderness Hiking, DIY: Build It! and Twilight California.

Resident Camps

At our summer resident (overnight) camps, girls have fun and learn about science and space, the environment, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, leadership and much more at camps such as Just Add Water, Blogger Girl, Wilderness Adventure, Super Hero Academy and Camp Chef.

• Held at Camps Winacka and Whispering Oaks near Julian
• Open to all girls in grades 1-12
• Sessions are five, seven or 12 days long
• Three-day "Mini-Camp" at Whispering Oaks also available
• Camp meals are tasty, nutritious and tailored to girls' special dietary needs
• Chartered bus transportation available
• Parents can send mail to their campers or bring it to bus locations

Three-tiered pricing

Our flexible three-tiered payment program lets you choose the best fee for your family. Based on the honor system, it helps keep Girl Scout camps available to every girl, regardless of her family's financial situation. This program is completely confidential. Each camper participates equally, regardless of the fee she pays.

• Tier A prices cover the true cost of providing camp for a girl. Please pay Tier A prices whenever possible so we can continue to provide highly qualified staff and relevant programs at well-maintained camps.
• Tier B prices partially subsidize fees for families unable to pay the entire cost.
• Tier C prices are heavily subsidized for families unable to pay Tier A or B prices.
• Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford Tier C.

Refund Policy

• If a camper is not placed in any of her listed choices, all fees (including the $50 deposit) are refunded at end of camp season.
• If you cancel your camper's session, your deposit is non-refundable.
• Refunds (less deposit) only available three weeks or more prior to start of session.
• Cancellations must be requested in writing.

Financial Aid

"Camperships" are available for families that need supplementary funds to send a girl to camp. Aide is based on each family's circumstances. Each camper may apply for financial assistance for up to two camp sessions per year. Applicants must reapply every year. To request aid:

1. Mail, fax, or deliver the financial assistance application with camp registration form and $25 deposit. No online applications.
2. Wait for your acceptance notification. If the camper is not granted financial assistance or is placed on a wait list, the deposit will be returned.
3. Send your final payment by June 1st or at least two weeks before the camp session starts.