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Girl Scouts San Diego Camps and Outdoor Adventures
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.
The 2026 camp guide and session descriptions are available now! Registration for 2026 summer camp opens on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
Check out key information, new discounts and opportunities to save, exciting programs, and more in the 2026 Girl Scouts San Diego Summer Camp Guide. View all the camp session offerings by location below.
Older Camper Leadership (Grades 6-12) 
Older Camper Leadership
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.
Program Aides (PAs) | For Campers Entering Grades 6-8
Formerly known as Day Camp Aides (DCAs) or Leaders-in-Training (LITs)
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.
Counselors-in-Training (CITs) | For Campers Entering Grades 9-12
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.
Future You, Limitless You, Discovering You | For Campers Entering Grades 9-12
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.
2026 Summer Camp Sessions
Day Camp | Balboa Campus (BC)
Week One | Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19
Once Upon a Summer...What a fairytale!
Once upon a summer’s start, all
campers came to play
Fairytale dress-ups, royal crowns, and
tea parties fill five fun days!
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K-1
Cost: $385
Badge: Fun with Movement
Eligible for cookie
program reward
Let your imagination run wild in our Fairytale Forest. Learn to dance under the trees, make an upcycled instrument and groove to the beat, create a fairy house, complete a magical scavenger hunt quest, and tackle a STEM fairytale challenge.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2-3
Cost: $385
Badge: Brownie Craft and Tinker
Eligible for
cookie program reward
Do you dream of far-off places, daring pirates, or fancy fairies? Create your own fantasy world as you learn how to tinker with tools and craft your own castle. Experiment with different materials, learn the basics of storybook design, and take home a mini diorama of a scene from your fairytale. Make your adventure come to life by dressing up, learning to dance, and performing in the amphitheater.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4-5
Cost: $399
Badge: Playing the Past
Field trip: Travel by
bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
It’s time to tell your story! Create a world of your own as you dream up a character, plan out your costume, and work with your group to write, design, and perform your very own fable. Celebrate your innovative mind on a field trip that incorporates movement, dance, and a fun party!
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6-8
Cost: $399
Badge: Archery
Field trip: Travel by
bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
Calling all adventure-seekers! Grab your satchel and put on your cape as you embark on an epic quest. On Monday, you’ll make your plan for your expedition and learn skills that will help you on your travels. With your map in hand, hit the trails and enjoy incredible views and daring challenges, like solving the riddles of the troll under the bridge or competing in a camp jousting tournament.
Program
Aide (PA) Training (Formerly DCA—Day Camp Aide)
Cost: $385
PAs will grow their leadership skills by planning and leading multiple activities—including a full meeting—for younger Girl Scouts. You’ll practice being a role model and engaging different age groups along the way. This is an entry-level camp leadership position.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9-12
Cost: $495
Field trip: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie
program reward
Greatest Of All Time OR Greatest Outdoor Adventure Tour?! With your newfound camp friends, explore the awesome outdoor activities right at your doorstep with a special Girl Scout twist. On Monday, you’ll participate in teambuilding activities at camp and create a budget and plan for your adventures. Starting Tuesday, you'll head out each day to a different local spot for adventures like the zoo, a roller rink, indoor skydiving, an amusement park, and more. Register before Sunday, March 1, and you will have the opportunity to vote on and plan the week’s activities.
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Noble Steed - Off-site
Cost: $650
Badge: Horseback Riding (Juniors); Animal Helper
(Cadettes)
Off-site: Travel by bus
It’s time to saddle up and meet your noble steed! Spend time each day with horses while learning about horse safety, care, and riding basics. When it is time for your trusty companion to take a break, go on a daring knighthood quest and try traditional camp activities.
Notes: For the health and safety of the horses, the rider weight limit is 200 lbs. The ability to ride may be affected by weather, horse health, behavior of the campers, and comfort of the campers.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $235
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Week Two | Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26
Buttercup’s Spy School...What a top-secret summer!
Our Balboa Day Camp mascot, Buttercup, is excited to share top secret missions with you
Help to solve our camp mystery as you learn new camp skills, too
For Juniors, Cadettes, and CITs, the fun continues at our sleepover on Thursday night! (additional cost includes dinner, breakfast, and a bagged lunch)
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K-1
Cost: $385
Badge: Mechanical Engineering, Roller Coaster
Eligible for cookie program reward
Clue Crew, we need you! Buttercup the Bunny (our camp mascot) is trying to solve the camp maze and needs to move fast. As a team, follow the clues from the top of the Clue Treehouse to the slingshot target and nature trails. Through guided explorations, learn about how animals feel, move, and behave while building your investigation skills. Then, design and create a miniature roller coaster to help Buttercup quickly escape the maze.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2-3
Cost: $399
Badge: Letterboxer
Field trip: Travel by foot
Eligible for cookie program reward
Calling all Super Sleuths! Practice solving clues and learn all about letterboxing, an amazing adventure game played by people all over the world. On this scavenger hunt-style quest, you’ll learn how to decode clues to find hidden boxes with surprises inside and take a special trip to investigate animals. With your group, you’ll even design your own clue to leave at camp for future Girl Scouts to enjoy!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4-5
Detective Dream Team - Returning favorite!
Cost: $399
Badge: Detective
Field trip: Travel by foot
Eligible for cookie program reward
We need your help to solve the great camp mystery! Prepare to put your observation skills to the test as you work as a team to discover whodunit. Learn from a special visitor about how to fingerprint, communicate in code, and work together to solve the mysterious clues. Plus, take a walk on the wild side to observe and investigate animals.
Seniors-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9-12
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Training
Cost: $385
As seasoned older camp leaders, CITs mentor PAs and younger girls, and take on additional leadership opportunities like planning or leading activities on your own.
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
Multi-Age: Juniors and Up | Campers Entering Grades 4 and Up
Splash Zone - Off-site
Cost: $495
Off-site: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
Make a splash with adventures at the YMCA Aquatic Center at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. While you’re there, help solve an under-the-sea mystery!
Junior, Cadette, and CIT campers can spend Thursday night at camp. Campers will sleep in enclosed cabins by grade level on camp mattresses on the floor. Camp staff will sleep in the cabins with the campers.
Cost: $45
Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, and bagged lunch
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $235
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Week Three | Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2 (Four Days)
Festival of Funshine...What a sun-soaked celebration!
It’s a short week packed with big fun! Campers will jump, climb, laugh, and play their way through our first-ever Festival of Funshine, complete with camp-wide games and all the bright summer energy you can handle. Everyone will cool off with water games and take part in special celebrations designed to make this week sparkle.
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K–1
Cost: $310
Badge: Mechanical Engineering, Board Game
Eligible for cookie program reward
Calling all Dazzling Daisies! Splash, play, and design your way through a fun-filled holiday week! Learn some moves from dancing experts, create unique jewelry, play field games, and with your group, design your own board game with a cool spinner.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $310
Badge: Making Games
Eligible for cookie program reward
You will bring the energy this week with lots of time in the sun splashing in our water games, learning dance moves from the experts, solving scavenger hunts, and more! With your team, you’ll make up a mystery game, invent a whole new sport, and learn fun games from around the world.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $310
Badge: Social Butterfly
Eligible for cookie program reward
Lead the festivities in team spirit! Spread positivity around camp as you write snazzy songs, build camaraderie on the low ropes course, and plan and host a special camp celebration where you practice your good manners. Learn creative skills from local experts so you can surprise another camper group with a random act of kindness.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6-8
Cost: $310
Badge: Budget Manager
Eligible for cookie program reward
Get advice from experts in the biz as you design your dream business and create your own sample product to “sell” at our camp fun festival! You’ll learn all about entrepreneurship, budgeting, and investing while creating a plan to support your dream future.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $188
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Week Four | Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10
A Series of Scientific Events...What a week of wild discoveries!
Curiosity is the spark this week! Campers will roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on experiments, wacky reactions, and innovative challenges during our Series of Scientific Events. From fizzing potions to engineering feats, each day brings a new way to explore how science connects to everyday life.
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K–1
Cost: $385
Badge: Daisy STEM Career Exploration
Eligible
for cookie program reward
Let’s make a mess! Can you guess why frogs are slimy? What makes volcanoes explode? Learn the science behind making your own drippy, sticky ice cream, then mix up some ooblek and slime for the messiest science experiment ever! Plus, learn the science of animals—how they slither and slunk—while building your investigation skills.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $385
Badge: Home Scientist
Eligible for cookie
program reward
Blast into the camp lab and let your curiosity take over! Decorate your own safety goggles as you watch chemical reactions bubble up, experiment with colors, and learn cause-and-effect. Through guided explorations, learn about animals that create bubbles and build your scientific investigation skills. Science is full of surprises (and bubbles)!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $399
Badge: Junior Create and Innovate
Eligible
for cookie program reward
Innovation meets imagination! As a team, we’ll explore how makers are inspired to solve problems, build new things, and change the world. You’ll imagine a solution to a problem that is important to you, make it function, and share it with our camp community.
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Equine Explorers - Off-site
Cost: $650
Badge: Horse (Juniors); Animal Helper
(Cadettes)
Off-site: Travel by bus
Take your curiosity to the countryside for an off-site equestrian adventure! Campers will learn about horse behavior, care, and teamwork while riding and connecting with these incredible animals. When you get out of the saddle, learn about the wide world of equine careers.
Notes: For the health and safety of the horses, the rider weight limit is 200 lbs. The ability to ride may be affected by weather, horse health, behavior of the campers, and comfort of the campers.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $235
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Multi-Age: Juniors and Up | Campers Entering Grades 4 and Up
Junior, Cadette, and CIT campers can spend Thursday night at camp. Campers will sleep in enclosed cabins by grade level on camp mattresses on the floor. Camp staff will sleep in the cabins with the campers.
Cost: $45
Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, and bagged lunch
Week Five | Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17
The Crafting Chronicles...What an imaginative summer!
Crafts, jewelry making, and all things art
The only question is: where should the fun for this week start?
From color to construction, creativity takes center stage at Balboa this week. Campers will roll up their sleeves, think outside the box, and bring your ideas to life through hands-on projects big and small. Whether you’re sculpting, designing, or building something brand-new, everyone will leave their mark on this unforgettable chapter of summer.
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K–1
Cost: $385
Badge: Outdoor Art Maker
Eligible for cookie program reward
Explore art inspired by the world around you! With the help of artsy experts, you’ll bring your imagination and sense of wonder to life as you learn to make art with colorful materials found in nature, create art-inspired natural snacks, and enjoy a week full of discovery and creation.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Artsy Adventures - Returning favorite!
Cost: $385
Badge: Outdoor Art Creator
Eligible for cookie program reward
Turn everyday objects into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. From art projects to colorful nature hikes, this week is all about being inspired by the camp world around you! With the help of artsy experts, you will learn how to experiment with new materials, try collaborative projects, and share your creations in a cheerful end-of-week gallery walk.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $385
Badge: Outdoor Art Explorer
Eligible for cookie program reward
Explore your creative side as you dive into all things crafting! With the help of artsy experts, create canvas art inspired by the wildlife at camp, learn how to design art you can wear, and try making mini terrariums. Find more inspiration around the campfire as you sing songs and cook up delicious campfire creations.
Multi-Age: Juniors and Up | Campers Entering Grades 4 and Up
Wacky Waves - Off-site
Cost: $495
Off-site: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
For campers who love to make a splash...literally! Enjoy a day offsite with water-based games and aquatic adventures before returning to join the camp-wide festivities.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $235
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Week Six | Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24
Diary of a Messy Kid...What a gloriously messy summer!
Dear Diary:
This week at camp I can’t wait to:
Get paint everywhere…
Make a mud pie…
Create my own ooey gooey art…
And just get messy!
From, an excited Girl Scout camper
Forget clean clothes and tidy shoes, this is the week to get dirty! Campers will dive into all things slimy, muddy, and wonderfully chaotic during our Diary of a Messy Kid week. Expect epic camp games, splash zones, and wild outdoor fun where getting messy is just part of the plan.
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K–1
Cost: $385
Badge: Animal Observer
Eligible for cookie program reward
Mix mud, water, and imagination all week long! Observe and learn about the butterflies and insects that call camp home, find the connection between butterflies and mud puddles, learn to dance and move like a butterfly, and create your very own butterfly puddle station to continue your observations at home. From messy creations to nature adventures, this week has it all!
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Mess-tival
Cost: $399
Badge: Outdoor Adventurer
Field trip: Travel by foot
Eligible for cookie program reward
Join us for the Mess-tival festival of outdoor fun! Bugs, dirt, and discovery...this week is crawling with excitement! Explore the world of insects, dig into muddy adventures, and play messy outdoor games. Plus, take a walk on the wild side to see what animals make the biggest messes, and learn how to make messy, nature-inspired art.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $399
Badge: Gardener
Field trip: Travel by foot
Eligible for cookie program reward
Get your hands dirty as you dig in the dirt, learn about soil science, and paint with mud! You’ll also explore garden design as you choose garden plants, experiment with seeds, and make your own mini fairy herb garden, too. Plus, take a walk on the wild side to see what animal habitats are filled with the most dirt, and learn how to make messy, nature-inspired art.
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Majestic Riders - Off-site
Cost: $650
Badge: Horse (Juniors); Animal Helper (Cadettes)
Off-site: Travel by bus
Head outdoors for a special offsite adventure with horses! Campers will learn the art of connection, care, and confidence through time spent riding and bonding with these gentle animals. Get inspired by your new horse friends as you create a horse-themed art project!
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $235
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Week Seven | Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
And They Camped Happily Ever After…What a storybook summer!
Fun, sun, and outdoor skill building too
This week is all about learning something new!
Navigate using only a compass, identify local plants or enjoy a campfire lunch you cook
What better way to close out our summer storybook!
It’s time to close the final chapter of Balboa Day Camp with a celebration of friendship and exploration! Create your own fairytale ending to celebrate a summer filled with discovery and fun. From scenic hikes to end-of-summer traditions, this week is all about reflection, adventure, and making memories that last forever.
Daisies | Campers Entering Grades K–1
Cost: $385
Badge: Eco Learner
Eligible for cookie program reward
Journey through the wonders of nature as you learn ways to give back and protect the environment, including “Leave No Trace” principles. Get prepared for outdoor adventures, create nature-inspired art alongside artsy experts, and find out about the plants and animals that call our camp home. To get out the wiggles, you’ll learn dance basics and practice moving like your favorite animal!
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $399
Badge: Eco Friend
Field trip: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
With your new friends and fellow adventurers, you will uncover the magic of the outdoors while learning how to observe outdoor spaces and respect wildlife. Navigate to a bright, natural place to see the vast colors this earth has to offer. Then, learn campfire techniques and safety while building—and enjoying—an edible campfire.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $399
Badge: Math in Nature 3 Design with Nature
Field trip: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
Gear up for adventure as you learn how to plan and prepare to safely explore the outdoors. As a team, choose your hiking trails—will you go woodsy or urban?—learn how to read elevation changes on maps, and decide what to bring along.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Cost: $385
Badge: Primitive Camper
Eligible for cookie program reward
Gear up for an unforgettable experience where the great outdoors becomes your training ground for mastering essential survival skills. Practice fire-starting techniques, water purification, and basic first aid. Then, put your skills to the test with a survival challenge that will enhance your teamwork and leadership abilities.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Discovering You: Guardians of the Green
Cost: $495
Field trip: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
Join forces with your new camp team and explore the unique natural spaces around San Diego. Learn about the exceptional biodiversity found in our backyard, become an eco-advocate, and head out to take in the extraordinary views! By the end of the week, you’ll have completed a service-learning project and earned the title of “Guardian of the Green” by working to protect local spaces for generations to come. Register before Sunday, March 1, and you will get to vote on the activities for your group.
Multi-Age: Juniors and Up | Campers Entering Grades 4 and Up
Babbling Bay - Off-site
Cost: $495
Off-site: Travel by bus
Eligible for cookie program reward
End the summer with a splash! Campers will spend each day offsite enjoying aquatic games and cooling off in the sunshine before returning to Balboa for closing festivities.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $235
Eligible for cookie program reward
Prerequisites are required. See the Older Camper Leadership accordion on this page for more details.
After completing PA (formerly DCA), CIT I, or CIT II training, we invite you to come back to camp and practice your new skills in this PA/CIT practicum. You'll be paired up with a unit of younger campers and help create camp magic for them. Working with camp staff to plan and lead activities for campers, you will spend time with other PAs/CITs and teen leadership staff to refine your skills and make your own camp memories enjoying classic camp activities.
Day Camp | Escondido Program Center (EPC)
Technology Goddesses™ | Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24
Technology Goddesses™ | Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24
Multi-Age: Daisies and Up | Campers Entering Grades K and Up
Cost: $385
Eligible for cookie program reward
At this “camp of code,” learn teamwork, leadership, and analytical thinking skills while you become immersed in technology. This camp offers age-appropriate activities within deaf education, communication, and artificial intelligence. Plus, enjoy traditional day camp activities like arts and crafts, team games, and outdoor adventures. Overnight for campers entering grades 5-12: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Program Aide (PA) in Action (grades 6-8) | Counselor-in-Training (CIT) in Action (grades 9-12)
Cost: $235
PAs and CITs will lead campers in exploring the world of STEAM as you strengthen your skills and become a more confident leader! Prerequisites are required; see the older camper leadership accordion on this page for more details.
Note: PAs/CITs will be assigned to units, the crafts center, or our technology areas depending on experience. All PAs/CITs will have the opportunity to add to their technology skills in our after-camp lab, as well as to socialize with other PA/CITs on our Wednesday night sleepover. PA/CITs assigned to work in our technology areas will also be expected to stay overnight Thursday for our "@" night.
Volunteer at Technology Goddesses Camp
Register a child of a Technology Goddesses Camp volunteer
Questions? Contact Technology Goddesses volunteer camp directors at directors@goddesscamp.org
Day Camp | Winacka (WIN) - NEW!
Week One | Monday, July 6–Friday, July 10
Multi-Age: Brownies-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 2-12
Cost: $450
Badge: Outdoor Adventurers (Brownies), Trail Adventure (Juniors), Trailblazing (Cadettes)
Eligible for cookie program reward
At Winacka Day Camp, program activities are pre-planned to explore the Outdoor Adventurers theme, and each group of campers and staff also plan their own activities based on campers' interests and ages, giving them an opportunity to lead at camp.
Week Two | Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17
Multi-Age: Brownies-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 2-12
Cost: $450
Badge: Outdoor Adventurers (Brownies), Trail Adventure (Juniors), Trailblazing (Cadettes)
Eligible for cookie program reward
At Winacka Day Camp, program activities are pre-planned to explore the Outdoor Adventurers theme, and each group of campers and staff also plan their own activities based on campers' interests and ages, giving them an opportunity to lead at camp.
Week Three | Monday, July 20–Friday, July 24
Multi-Age: Brownies-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 2-12
Cost: $450
Badge: Outdoor Adventurers (Brownies), Trail Adventure (Juniors), Trailblazing (Cadettes)
Eligible for cookie program reward
At Winacka Day Camp, program activities are pre-planned to explore the Outdoor Adventurers theme, and each group of campers and staff also plan their own activities based on campers' interests and ages, giving them an opportunity to lead at camp.
Sleepaway Camp | Whispering Oaks (CWO)
Week One | Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26
Lights, Camera, Action...What a creative summer!
Our first week at CWO is all about exploring the world of creativity. Will you create a vlog about your favorite camp activity, practice your public speaking skills, write your very own mini musical, or support the production behind-the-scenes? All campers will participate in an end-of-week showcase, highlighting your efforts in pre-production, backstage, or centerstage for your fellow campers.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2-3
Unicorn Dance Squad – Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Dancer
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Love to dance, dress up, and dive into all things magical? Enjoy glimmering adventures like a unicorn scavenger hunt, creative arts and crafts, and classic campfire fun. Learn a fun dance routine, design your own unicorn-inspired costume, and wrap up the week by showing off your one-of-a-kind unicorn sparkle for your fellow campers.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4-5
On Stage! - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Musician
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Step into the spotlight and let your creativity shine! From drama games to music exploration, every day is filled with fun, laughter, and imagination. Team up with your cabin to cjeatecreate, write, and produce your very own mini musical, then delight the crowds with an end of session performance!
Cost: $995
Badge: Outdoor Art Explorer
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Welcome to Studio Oaks, where camp transforms into a vibrant creative studio! Dive into an art-filled week exploring drawing, painting, design, and creative expression inspired by the beauty and energy of camp life. Collaborate on exciting projects with your cabin, design bold visuals, and turn everyday camp moments into works of art. Then, participate in the Studio Oaks Showcase, where camp becomes a gallery to share your artwork and creative stories with the camp community.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6-8
Cost: $995
Badge: Public Speaker
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Are you a natural performer looking to learn new skills? Perfect the timing of stand-up comedy, practice the pace of spoken word, hone your storytelling skills, and explore your spontaneous side with improv games. Then, select your favorite genre for your very own solo or group spotlight performance!
Cost: $995
Badge: Outdoor Art Apprentice
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Bring your favorite book and your imagination! Experience a stress-free week at camp as you take a hike to our sister camp and read by the lake, at Inspiration Point, around the campfire, and in a hammock. You’ll also explore the art of bookbinding and try out book artist techniques. Join our daily Bookworm Book Club, where you can chat about plots, characters, and favorite moments with new camp book buddies.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9-12
Cost: $995
Badge: Digital Leadership
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Welcome to #CampFluencer, the ultimate summer experience to prepare you to step into the spotlight, behind the camera, or in front of the mic! Whether you're a future filmmaker, podcaster, vlogger, or social media storyteller, this program is the introduction you need to explore the world of digital content creation in a fun, safe, and screen-savvy way. Some of your creations may even end up featured on one of Girl Scouts San Diego’s social media channels.
CIT I Training, week one (12-day camp)
Cost: $1,500
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Continue your leadership journey as you learn advanced camper engagement techniques, activity facilitation, and the behind-the-scenes magic of camp operations. While you help to make this week a success for younger campers, you’ll also enjoy time with your unit doing classic camp activities.
Week Two (Three-Day Sessions) - NEW! | Monday, June 29-Friday, July 1
NEW THIS YEAR: Three-Day Sleepaway Camp | Monday June 29-Wednesday, July 1
Whether you’re a Brownie or Junior ready to explore sleepaway camp, this three-day, two-night Monday-Wednesday camp session is the perfect way to take your first steps into the great outdoors. Spend your days hiking, playing games, singing songs, crafting, and exploring nature’s wonders. From slingshots and creative crafts to cozy cabin nights and new friendships, this adventure is all about exploring, learning, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2-3
Cost: $595
Badge: Trail Adventure
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
From hiking trails to songs, crafts, and exploring nature’s wonders, every day is filled with adventure and fun. Campers will make new friends along the way, building memories as they laugh, learn, and discover together. As evening falls, cozy campfires bring new BFFs together to share stories and enjoy tasty treats, making this a magical introduction to all the camp fun and adventure summer camp has to offer!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4-5
Cost: $595
Badge: Camper
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Step into adventure as a Junior Explorer! Campers will hike new trails, tackle fun team challenges, create nature-inspired crafts, and discover the outdoors in exciting ways. Days are filled with games, songs, and hands-on exploration, while evenings bring everyone together for campfire cooking, laughter, and sharing stories with new friends. Get ready to build confidence, try new skills, and make unforgettable summer memories under the stars!
Week Two (Five-Day Sessions) | Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
The Great Camp-cation...What a festive summer!
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Camp Whispering Oaks Resort! Craft your own spa-quality soaps at Hammock Hangout, show off your holiday cookout skills at Chewy’s Cook-off, or design your own one-of-a-kind camp-cation adventure! All campers participate in a barbeque extravaganza.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2-3
Cost: $995
Badge: Outdoor Art Creator
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Venture into the enchanted side of Whispering Oaks! Create your own fairy wings, build tiny woodland hideaways, and share treats at a miniature tea party tucked beneath the trees. As twilight settles, the magic continues around the campfire while you earn a badge, make s’mores, and celebrate with your new friends.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4-5
Cost: $995
Badge: Snacks
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Barbeques, banana boats, s’mores, and other festive camp snacks—that’s what a great holiday week is all about! Learn how to identify ingredients, plan a meal, cook over a grill and open fire, and create an award-winning feast to dazzle the competitive cook-off judges!
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6-8
Hammock Hangout - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Girl Scout Way
Housing: Enclosed Cabins and Hammocks
Eligible for cookie program reward
Escape to the natural beauty of the Cuyamaca Mountains and swing gently in outdoor hammocks with your new camp besties. This session is all about finding balance and caring for yourself while enjoying the magic of summer camp. Unwind with spa nights, paint the breathtaking mountain landscape, practice yoga under the trees, play chill games, and make refreshing snacks.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9-12
Cost: $995
Badge: Trail Adventure
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Join the Sunset Society for a week of connection, creativity, and community. You will explore what it means to host with heart—learning etiquette, teamwork, and planning skills—as you prepare a shared meal and design your own sparkling social, complete with handcrafted drinks and conversation. From table setting and menu planning to friendly dialogue and reflection by the fire, this program invites you to slow down, build confidence, and enjoy the simple joy of good company under the sunset.
CIT I Training, week two (12-day camp)
See details in the Sleepaway Camp CWO accordion section: Week One | Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26
Week Three | Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10
Naturally Curious...What an intriguing summer!
This week is all about campers who are naturally curious—the explorers, question-askers, and future scientists eager to discover how things work and why. From animal encounters and climbing adventures to real-world life skills, every activity is designed to spark exploration, challenge, and self-discovery.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: Pets
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Spend the week learning about the animal creatures that share our world, from the forest to the farm. You will make animal habitats and headbands and combine other hands-on discovery with classic camp fun. You’ll even take exciting field trips to California Wolf Center and Lions, Tigers, and Bears to learn about wildlife conservation and meet animals up close. It’s a howling good time!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Animal Habitats
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Go wild with this outdoor adventure! You’ll explore habitats, learn about endangered species, and visit California Wolf Center and Lions, Tigers, and Bears to see how rescued animals are cared for. Back at camp, dive into nature hikes, creative animal-inspired art, and grow the outdoor skills that celebrate your wild side.
Galaxy Quest - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Space Science Investigator
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Launch into a week of cosmic discovery as you explore the universe from camp! Create your own models to understand moon phases and planetary motion, build simple spacecraft prototypes, and dive into hands-on science experiments that make the universe feel close enough to touch. Plus, design your own mission patch, inspired by real space exploration. As night falls, explore the sky and learn to identify constellations, planets, and even visible satellites, all while sharing stories and adventures around the campfire.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
On Belay! - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Trailblazing
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Curious about reaching new heights? Build strength, confidence, and trust in yourself as you take on CWO’s challenge course. You’ll learn climbing techniques, belay safety, and teamwork, then end the week celebrating your victories with your climbing crew at the top of the wall.
Cost: $995
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
PAs will grow their leadership skills by planning and leading multiple activities—including a full activity session—for younger Girl Scouts. You’ll practice being a role model and engaging different age groups along the way. This is an entry-level camp leadership position.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Cost: $995
Badge: My Financial Future
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
From cooking your own meals and managing money to changing a tire, crushing an interview, and learning some basic first aid tips and tricks, you’ll get hands-on with the skills that matter. You’ll also hit the ropes course, take aim with target sports, and end your nights with s’mores and stories around the fire. Next Level You will give you the skills to actually “adult.”
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grade 6-12
Cost: $585
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
PAs and CITs in Action step into true leadership roles this week, helping with adventure-based programs, off-site trips, animal-themed activities, and challenges at the climbing wall. Your enthusiasm and initiative will make this week unforgettable for every camper. Prerequisites are required; see the older camper leadership accordion on this page for details.
Week Four | Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17
Globetrotters...What a worldly summer!
Pack your sense of adventure—it’s time to travel the globe, Whispering Oaks-style! Campers will explore cultures, games, art, and flavors from around the world, all within the magical backdrop of camp. Every day is a new “destination” filled with creativity, connection, and fun that brings our global sisterhood to life.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: Fair Play
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Travel the world through play! Each day features games, songs, and crafts from different countries as you “stamp” your passport with every new experience. From Japanese origami to Brazilian carnival music, this week is a celebration of movement, laughter, and global friendship.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Practice with Purpose
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Let the games begin! Compete in team-based challenges inspired by traditions from around the world like relay races, field games, and creative problem-solving activities. Design your own team flag, cheer your teammates on, and finish the week with a camp-wide celebration of sportsmanship and spirit.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Cost: $995
Badge: New Cuisines
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Journey through international kitchens from the comfort of camp and learn to make delicious dishes from around the globe! From handmade pasta to fresh salsa or sweet treats, you’ll explore different cultures through taste and teamwork. Try new recipes, experiment with spices, and share your creations in a final “global” tasting with fellow campers.
Cost: $995
Badge: Screenwriter
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Step into the world of theater as you and your fellow campers build an original production from the ground up. Throughout the week, you'll develop characters, learn stage movement, design costumes, and help create sets that bring your story to life. Whether you love acting, dancing, or working behind the scenes there’s a perfect role waiting for you. Rehearsals, creativity, and classic camp fun lead up to a final performance that puts your hard work in the spotlight.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Future You: Global Arts Collective
Cost: $995
Badge: Outdoor Art Master
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Interested in a career in the arts? Step into a world of creativity and collaboration with hands-on explorations of global art, music, and performance traditions. Create visual art—pottery, painting, and more—and travel behind the scenes to design mini-exhibits for the camp-wide World Showcase that celebrates unity, culture, and expression.
CIT II Training, week one (12-day camp)
Cost: $1,500
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
As a CIT II camper, you will continue developing your leadership skills by shadowing staff, facilitating camp activities, and guiding younger campers through curiosity-based programs. This is your chance to mentor with confidence and take your leadership to the next level!
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
PA in Action! / CIT in Action!
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Cost: $585
Eligible for cookie program reward
CITs step into leadership roles during one of CWO’s most dynamic weeks! You’ll support program staff, guide younger campers, and help facilitate large-scale camp events like the World Showcase and Summer Camp Olympics. Enjoy the perfect setting to put your leadership into practice while spreading the spirit of global friendship. Prerequisites are required; see the older camper leadership accordion on this page for details.
Week Five | Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24
Memory Makers...What a memorable summer!
It’s time to take a bow and celebrate the best moments! During our final act, campers will reflect on their favorite memories and make new ones along the way. From time travel and storytelling to fashion, art, and camp traditions, this week wraps up summer at CWO with creativity, laughter, and heart.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: My Best Self
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
This week is packed with creativity and discovery! Mix up bubbling potions, craft your own sparkling wands, and dive into exciting science and art projects. Celebrate the magical moments of camp around the fire, craft woodland creatures, then embrace the magic of friendship with a tea party in our fairyland forest. You’ll experience a sprinkle of camp magic every day!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Digital Photographer
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Blast through the past, present, and future of camp! Explore groovy ‘70s tie-dye, classic ‘90s games, and imagine adventures yet to come. Capture memories with photos, create a summer time capsule, decorate your own “CWO Time Bench” with your cabinmates, and design your very own version of the camp of the future.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Cost: $995
Badge: Public Speaker
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Camp is full of legends, and this week, you’ll help create your own! Dive into storytelling and performance as you write original campfire tales, act out skits, and share the moments that make camp so special. Then, bring your creativity to life by designing your own camp mural to serve as a lasting reminder of the legends you helped make. You’ll also get hands-on experience learning how to build a proper campfire and practice key fire-safety skills so you can keep every story circle warm, bright, and safe.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Future You: Vintage Avengers - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Textile Artist
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Step into the role of a vintage avenger as you explore the world of sustainable style, rescue forgotten fashion, and bring back classics with flair! You’ll take a thrifting field trip to hunt for hidden gems (bring no more than $30 of thrifting money) or simply gain inspiration for your own projects, upcycle and redesign your finds with sewing basics, and strut your look at a runway fashion show that celebrates creativity and confidence.
CIT II Training, week two (12-day camp)
See Sleepaway Camp CWO accordion titled "Week Four | Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17" for details.
Multi-Age: Brownies-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 2-12
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Cost: $995
Eligible for cookie program reward (one camper per reward)
Bring a friend to this camp! This session is all about teamwork and connection through shared art projects, outdoor challenges, and plenty of laughter. It’s perfect for first-time campers who want to experience the magic of Camp Whispering Oaks together and for campers who want to pal around with a friend who is younger or older—this is a multi-age camp. Campers are welcome to bring a sibling, cousin, or friend along. And the best part? Your adventure pal doesn’t need to be a Girl Scout or in the same age level! Note: Adventures pals must be ages 7-17 and individuals who identify as girls or who do not identify with the gender binary.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Cost: $585
Eligible for cookie program reward
PAs and CITs in Action help Memory Makers week shine! You’ll plan activities, assist with campfire programs, and help create the magic of CWO’s final week. As the season closes, you’ll celebrate your leadership journey and the incredible memories you made possible. Prerequisites are required; see older camper leadership accordion on this page for details.
Sleepaway Camp | Winacka (WIN)
Week One | Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26
Operation Rescue Rusty...What a mysterious summer!
Something strange is afoot at Camp Winacka—our beloved camp mascot, Rusty, has gone missing! Campers of every age will join the investigation, collecting clues, cracking codes, and piecing together the mystery to bring Rusty home. From spy training to outdoor adventures, teamwork, and problem-solving, each cabin will play a special role in the search. Can you solve the mystery before the end-of-week campfire?
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: Senses
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Look, listen, taste, touch, and feel your way around camp as you follow a trail of clues! Make yummy treats to leave out for Rusty, identify different sounds of nature as you hike, create colorful art projects to take home, find your way out of a maze, and more!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Adventure Agents
Cost: $995
Badge: Detective
Housing: Open-air cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Rusty’s rescue mission needs brave and clever agents to embark on top-secret missions across camp while learning navigation, communication, and survival skills. Practice map reading, explore the trails, and collect hidden clues from around camp to solve the mystery and help bring Rusty home!
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Cost: $995
Badge: Special Agent
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Step into the role of lead investigator in the Cadette Crime Scene Unit (CCSU). From the pool and lake to high ropes and archery, this session will keep you on your toes, never knowing when or where the next clue will arrive! Use forensic science to analyze the evidence Rusty has left behind, practice reading body language through team-building games, hike to a mysterious footprint, and then, using the trail of evidence, present the results of your investigation to your fellow campers.
Cost: $995
Badge: Finding Common Ground
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Ready for a challenge? This high-energy adventure program will have you completing missions up in the air, across the lake, and through the woods! From outdoor obstacle courses and problem-solving escapes to timed challenges and collaborative missions, you and your campmates will learn teamwork, and communication as you do your part to solve the week-long camp mystery.
Cost: $995
Badge: Night Owl
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
While everyone else sleeps, camp is all yours! Stay awake with glow-in-the-dark archery and late-night campfires, sleep out under the stars, and bask in the glow of a sunset hike. At the same time, you will help to keep night watch in the search for Rusty! After sleeping in and enjoying a late breakfast, enjoy daylight activity surprises, too.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers entering grades 9-12
Limitless You: Summer Bucket List One - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Girl Scout Way
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Make this the ultimate Winacka adventure! Each day brings a new challenge from your team’s summer bucket list, and it’s up to you to decide how far you’ll go. Take part in The Paperclip Project, where you’ll travel to Julian and trade a paperclip up to the most valuable item you can find. Compete in Lake Olympics with canoe polo, relay races, and fishing challenges; sleep out under the stars, try orienteering, hiking, and teamwork challenges. Then, add your own idea to the list with What YOU-nique goal will YOU add, because every camper helps write the story of this unforgettable week. This program blends leadership, adventure, and service as you guide younger units and help bring Rusty home safe.
CIT I Training, week one (12-day camp)
Cost: $1,500
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
As a CIT I, you’ll learn advanced camper engagement techniques, activity facilitation, and the behind-the-scenes magic of camp operations. CITs will play an essential part in the Operation Rescue Rusty storyline as mentors and mystery co-hosts!
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Cost: $1,095
Badge: Horseback Riding
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Take to the trails on horseback and become part of the “Rusty Rescue Riders.” Learn grooming, tacking, and basic riding skills before heading out on scenic rides around camp. Your horse will be your partner in this week’s great mystery adventure! On Mondays, campers will participate in a riding evaluation and will be grouped by their demonstrated skill level for riding activities. Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the weight limit for riders is 200lbs.
Week Two | Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
Winacka Mess-terpiece...What a messy summer!
Dig in the dirt, splash some paint and play with your food. Break all of the school year rules and get messy all week at camp with us! Campers will dive into hands-on projects that celebrate color, texture, and imagination — from sticky science to artsy outdoor games.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: Outdoor Art Creator
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Dip your fingers in paint, dance in the mud, get messy in nature and take lots of photos to bring home to show your family and friends the fun week you had! Spark your imagination and discover inspiration in the natural world around you! Dance your heart out, capture the beauty of the outdoors, and design a jewelry piece you can wear.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Junior Craft and Tinker
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
A pop of color on your nature inspired portrait, a pop of a giant water balloon, a pop-up messy taste test and lots more pop-up surprises are in store for you this week! From creative group challenges to outdoor art experiments, you’ll discover that the messier it gets, the more fun you’ll have!
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Cost: $995
Badge: New Cuisines
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Who said cooking had to be clean? Welcome to Culinary Chaos—the messiest, loudest, most unexpectedly delicious week of camp. You’ll team up to tackle ridiculous kitchen challenges, test weird food combos, and see what happens when you trade perfection for creativity.
Joy Society - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Science of Happiness
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Spread kindness like sunshine! Plan secret surprises, write affirmations, and design joy missions that make other campers smile. Will you design a surprise slip and slide for all of camp to enjoy? Will you bring out your creativity and create fun face painting for all of camp? From gratitude projects to laughter-filled challenges, your group will lead the way in making Winacka shine even brighter.
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Badge: Outdoor Art Apprentice Cost: $995
Transform camp into a canvas! From tie-dye tees to splash-paint murals, you’ll explore new techniques for bringing color to life outdoors. Work as a team to design large-scale art project and join in a camp-wide color celebration that ends the week on a bright note.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Limitless You: Mud, Sweat, and Cheers
Cost: $995
Badge: Trailblazing
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Ready to push your limits? This week is all about testing your strength, courage, and creativity, while getting messy. Take on confidence-building challenges like obstacle courses, team competitions, and field games designed to stretch comfort zones and bring big laughs. Evenings bring time to unwind, reflect, and cheer each other on under the stars because while growth isn’t always neat, it is always worth celebrating.
CIT I Training, week two (12-day camp)
See section Sleepaway Camp WIN Week One | Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26 for details.
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Cost: $1095
Badge: Horseback Riding
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Combine your love of horses and art. Create a creative horseshoe craft, paint one of our horses, and capture your horse on canvas. Learn grooming, tacking, and riding skills as you bond with your horse and enjoy a peaceful trail ride through Winacka’s scenic meadows. On Mondays, campers will participate in a riding evaluation and will be grouped by their demonstrated skill level for riding activities. Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider's weight limit is 200lbs.
Week Three | Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10
Making Waves...What a refreshing summer!
It’s time to dive into the heart of summer! Campers will make a splash with water-filled adventures, creative challenges, and community spirit. Whether you’re building friendships at the lake, cooling off in the pool, or exploring what it means to make waves in your world, this week is packed with connection, courage, and camp fun. Make waves both in and out of the water this week. Enjoy extended time on the lake, design and test-run a slip n-slide or complete secret missions to spread kindness throughout camp.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Mermaids - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Eco Friend
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Dive into the magical world beneath the surface! Learn about the creatures that live in Winacka’s waters, create your own mermaid-inspired art, and enjoy splash-filled games and outdoor play. Each day brings new fun—from water relays to friendship bracelets that sparkle like sea glass!
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Flowers
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Let creativity flow like water as you tackle artistic projects and unleash your inner florist! Splash, mix, and create with paint, and get your hands dirty in the garden. Visit the camp greenhouse and learn how to choose garden plants while you learn about the native plants and trees that call Winacka home. Combine your love for flowers and art as you create a floral keepsake.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Shore to Summit - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Trailblazing
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Discover outdoor adventures in canoeing, hiking, and rock climbing, finding a new passion for high-action sports in the Winacka wilderness. Tackle team-building challenges, try catch-and-release fishing, and venture out for an overnight at a scenic point on campus, spend another night at Lake Cuyamaca!
My Camp, My Rules - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Budget Manager
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Tired of the usual camp rules? It’s time to make waves and make your own! Join forces with other campers to establish your own rules for the week. Your group will be given a budget for the week and work together to decide how you’ll spend your time. Learn real life skills as you learn how to make the most of your time and money. Mandatory midday ice cream parties? A trip into town for pie? Explore your favorite camp activities with a new twist like art-themed archery. It’s all up to you! Note: Safety comes first at camp; counselors will work with campers to ensure emotional and physical safety for any new rule.
Cost: $995
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Program Aides (PAs) take their leadership to the next level! This session focuses on mentoring younger campers, leading games, and assisting staff in delivering memorable camp experiences. PAs will help run water games and end-of-week celebrations as part of the Making Waves theme.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Limitless You: Summer Bucket List Two - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Girl Scout Way
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Make this the ultimate Winacka adventure! Each day brings a new challenge from your team’s summer bucket list, and it’s up to you to decide how far you’ll go. Take part in The Paperclip Project, where you’ll travel to Julian and trade a paperclip up to the most valuable item you can find. Compete in Lake Olympics with canoe polo, relay races, and fishing challenges; sleep out under the stars, try orienteering, hiking, and teamwork challenges. Then, add your own idea to the list with What YOU-nique goal will YOU add, because every camper helps write the story of this unforgettable week.
Limitless You: Cabins and Dragons
Cost: $995
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Embark on a quest to save camp Winacka through heroic adventures. Build your own characters and engage in a camp-themed campaign. The sky is the limit as to what world you will create as you expand your imagination and your ideas of what is possible. When there is a lull in your quest, challenge your teammates in other board games, grow as a team with classic camp activities, and make memories around the campfire.
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Cost: $1095
Badge: Horseback Riding
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Not sure if you’d rather spend your time at camp swimming like a seahorse or riding on horseback? How about both!? At the barn learn the basics of horse care while you groom, tack up and learn to ride with your camp friends. You’ll even get to make your very own pool noodle seahorse to take home! Help one of our horses beat the heat by giving it a bath. Once you’re done pampering your horse friends, it’s your turn to cool off in the water. Swim in the pool, canoe on the lake, or play water games. On Mondays, campers will participate in a riding evaluation and will be grouped by their demonstrated skill level for riding activities. Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider's weight limit is 200lbs.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $585
Housing: Open-air cabins
PAs and CITs in Action help campers shine! You’ll plan activities, assist with campfire programs, and help create the magic of camp. Prerequisites are required; see the older camper leadership accordion on this page for details.
Week Four | Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17
I’ve Got the (Outdoor) Skills...What a masterful summer!
Grab your boots, hats, and adventurous spirit — this week is all about mastering the great outdoors! Campers will learn outdoor living skills, from navigation and nature exploration to cooking and teamwork. Whether you’re exploring the lake, conquering trails, or building confidence under the open sky, this session celebrates courage, independence, and fun in the wild.
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: Bugs, Hiker
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore! Learn how to prepare for a safe hiking trip and to identify some bugs you’ll meet along the way. With your group, you’ll decide where to hike around camp and what to see! Make a delicious trail mix snack, try a bug craft, and create a journal with all your trail observations.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Camper
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
From campfire cooking to compass skills, this week is packed with discovery! You’ll hike scenic trails, learn how to build shelters, and explore the plants and wildlife that make Winacka special. By the end of the week, you’ll be a budding outdoor expert!
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Cost: $995
Badge: Trailblazing
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Camp under the canopy of trees at camp. Learn all about the native plants that call camp home. Visit our new camp greenhouse and help plant new saplings. Dig into the amazing science of trees, make a creative project starring trees, and explore the connection between people and trees. At the end of your week, share your tree-rific facts with other campers.
Cost: $995
Badge: Eco Trekker
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Join the ranks of Rusty’s Rangers—the elite campers who protect, preserve, and explore the natural beauty of Winacka! Learn navigation, outdoor first aid, and nature conservation while taking part in fun “ranger missions.” By week’s end, you’ll earn your place as a trusted guardian of camp’s great outdoors.
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9–12
Limitless You: Surviving Winacka, week one (12-Day Camp) - Returning favorite!
Cost: $1,500
Badge: Adventure Camper, Survival Camper
Housing: Open Air Cabins, Tents, and Under-The-Stars
This immersive 12-day adventure bridges sessions four and five, giving campers extended time to dive into real outdoor exploration. Throughout the program, campers will challenge themselves and build confidence through a series of hands-on survival experiences. From advanced outdoor cooking and innovative shelter-building to navigation skills and team-based problem-solving, campers will sharpen their instincts and learn to tackle the unexpected. The journey will finish in a camper-designed Final Challenge, where newly learned skills are put into action. An overnight off-site adventure to Lake Cuyamaca gives campers the chance to test themselves like never before!
CIT II Training, week one (12-Day Camp)
Cost: $1,500
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
The second step in the Counselor-in-Training journey, CIT II campers refine leadership skills and take on more responsibility in program planning and camper mentorship. They’ll support adventure-based sessions, shadow staff, and gain hands-on experience leading outdoor skills activities. The final step in the Counselor-in-Training journey! CIT II campers will take the lead in program delivery, team facilitation, and camp traditions, supporting Winacka’s closing ceremonies and helping younger campers finish the summer with pride. It’s a week to shine as a role model and celebrate how far you’ve come.
Multi-Age: Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Cost: $1,095
Badge: Horseback Riding
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Take to the water in your canoe, learning paddle strokes and playing canoeing games. When you come ashore, head to the barn and saddle up! Learn to groom, tack up, and go for a ride. At the barn, ride in the arena learning basic horsemanship skills and safety, all while gaining confidence in the saddle. On Mondays, campers will participate in a riding evaluation and will be grouped by their demonstrated skill level for riding activities. Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider's weight limit is 200lbs.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $585
Housing: Open-air cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
PAs and CITs in Action help campers shine! You’ll plan activities, assist with campfire programs, and help create the magic of camp. Prerequisites are required; see the older camper leadership accordion on this page for details.
Multi-Age: Brownies-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 2-12
Cost: $995
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward (one per camper)
Bring a friend to this camp! This session is all about teamwork and connection through shared art projects, outdoor challenges, and plenty of laughter. It’s perfect for first-time campers who want to experience the magic of Camp Winacka together and for campers who want to pal around with a friend who is younger or older—this is a multi-age camp. Campers are welcome to bring a sibling, cousin, or friend along. And the best part? Your adventure pal doesn’t need to be a Girl Scout or in the same age level! Note: Adventures pals must be ages 7-17 and individuals who identify as girls or who do not identify with the gender binary.
Week Five | Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24
Reach for the Stars...What a magical finale!
As the sun sets on another unforgettable summer at Camp Winacka, this week is all about imagination, reflection, and celebration. From enchanted explorations to stargazing adventures, campers will wrap up their summer journey with creativity, connection, and a sprinkle of cosmic wonder. We will all take a look towards the sky and with a clear sky, catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower!
Brownies | Campers Entering Grades 2–3
Cost: $995
Badge: Eco Friend
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Step into a world of wonder as you explore the magic of nature all around camp! Create wands from twigs, search for “fairy circles,” and go on starlit walks to see what comes alive when the sun goes down. This week mixes imagination, adventure, and a little bit of sparkle to end your summer with joy.
Juniors | Campers Entering Grades 4–5
Cost: $995
Badge: Space Science Investigator
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Launch into a week of creativity and curiosity! Learn about the stars and constellations above Winacka, design your own planet, and explore how art and science can collide to make something truly out of this world. With glow games, astronomy nights, and DIY “rocket” projects, you’ll finish camp on a stellar note.
Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 6–8
Night Owls - Returning favorite!
Cost: $995
Badge: Night Owl
Housing: Enclosed Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Discover the magic of camp after dark! Stay up late to explore Winacka by moonlight, try glow-in-the-dark crafts, and learn about nocturnal wildlife. Enjoy night hikes, stargazing, and a special “Campfire Under the Stars” celebration to end the week.
Cost: $995
Badge: Woodworker
Housing: Open Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Get creative under the open skies at Camp Winacka! Campers will dive into hands-on, nature-inspired art projects, from painting and sketching to building rustic sculptures and creating collaborative murals. Experiment with mixed-media techniques, craft with natural materials and design bold installations that showcase their creativity. Take art to the trails, experiment by the lake, and capture the magic of camp through color, texture, and teamwork. The week culminates in a Starlit Showcase, where campers proudly display their masterpieces and celebrate a final spark of summer magic under the glow of the evening sky.
Cost: $995
Badge: Outdoor Art Apprentice
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Eligible for cookie program reward
Let moonlight inspire your art! Capture the beauty of the night sky through photography, painting, and sculpture projects. Experiment with glow art and create illuminated pieces that light up camp’s closing celebration. It’s creativity by starlight!
Seniors and Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 9-12
Limitless You: Surviving Winacka (12-Day Program), week two. See Limitless You: Surviving Winacka week four for details.
CIT II Training (12-day program, week two). See week our CIT II for details.
Multi-Age Juniors-Cadettes | Campers Entering Grades 4-8
Cost: $1,095
Badge: Horseback Riding
Housing: Open-Air Cabins
Grab your hat and boots and saddle up! Enjoy scenic trail rides, grooming, and horse care as you build confidence and connection with your horse. When you hang up your hat for the day, try a galaxy themed horse craft and search the night sky for Pegasus. On Mondays, campers will participate in a riding evaluation and will be grouped by their demonstrated skill level for riding activities. Note: For the safety and comfort of riders and horses, the rider's weight limit is 200lbs.
Multi-Age: Cadettes-Ambassadors | Campers Entering Grades 6-12
Cost: $585
Housing: Open-air cabins
PAs and CITs in Action help campers shine! You’ll plan activities, assist with campfire programs, and help create the magic of camp. As the season closes, you’ll celebrate your leadership journey and the incredible memories you made possible. Prerequisites are required; see the older camper leadership accordion on this page for details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Year-Round Programs
Holiday One-Day Camps
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.
Program Weekends
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.
Upcoming Outdoor Programs and Camps
January 2026
- When: Saturday, Jan. 11
- Where: Balboa Campus
- Age/Level: Juniors and Adults
- Cost: Free
Check out photos from the December Taste of the Outdoors event on Flickr.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 11
- Where: Bernardo Mountain/Lake Hodges
- Age/Level: Cadettes–Ambassadors and Adults
- When: Monday, Jan. 19
- Where: Balboa Campus
- Age/Level: Daisies–Cadettes
- Cost: $65 per girl
- When: Friday–Saturday, Jan. 31–Feb. 1
- Where: Balboa Campus
- Age/Level: Daisies–Brownies and Adults
- Cost: $65 per person
February 2026
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28
- Where: Camp Whispering Oaks
- Age/Level: Brownies–Adults
- Cost: $40 per person
March 2026
- When: Sunday, March 1
- Where: Camp Whispering Oaks
- Age/Level: Brownies–Adults
- Cost: $40 per person
- When: Saturday, March 7
- Where: Annie's Canyon
- Age/Level: Cadettes–Ambassadors and Adults
More Event and Program Dates Coming Soon!
Ways to Get Outdoors
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.
Backpacking Program
Backpacking Program
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.
Check out the level descriptions and prerequisites below!
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