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October:
It's time to put on your detectives hat and sharpen your observation skills by discovering the amazing changes which take place in the fall! Explore phenology- the study of the climate-driven life cycle changes of plants and animals, through games, hands-on activities and camp exploration. Participants will discover how life changes in the fall and how these changes play an important part in our understanding of the world.
-What to Expect: Participants will complete a variety of activites inlcuding making a nature journal or phenology wheel, playing phenology/observation game, a nature hike and more. The number of activities completed will depend on the group with some completing all and others just completing some.
Meets requirements for Brownie Senses Badge.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Flit and flutter into the magical world of monarch butterflies and their host plants, milkweed. Discover the life cycle, migration and habitat of the monarch butterfly through hands-on experiences, games and live animal observations. Explore why the Monarch butterfly is disappearing and the ways everyone can help preserve these beautiful parts of our environment forever.
What to Expect: Participants will get a chance to observe and interact with live monarch caterpillars to learn about their lifecycle. Participants will also help create or maintain a pollinator garden at the camp. Finally all participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in a symbolic monarch migration where they will mail paper butterflies to schools in Mexico and then receive butterflies back in the spring.
Meets requirements for Monarchs Patch Program.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? Yes
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Meet the oppossum- a pouch-carrying, bug eating, tree climbing, dead playing marvel of nature. Through hands-on exploration, games and crafts participants will discover the unique adaptations of North America's only marsupial. By the end of the program participants will understand where these animals came from, what they need to survive and the important roles they play in our ecosystems because we all know how awesome the opossum is.
-What to Expect: All participants will get a chance to observe and interact with opossum biofacts such as skulls and furs to learn about their adaptations. Participants will engage in a series of games and other hands-on activities to learn about the habitat and lifecycle of the opossum before taking a hike around camp to take a habitat assessment hike to see if camp is a good place for the opossum to live.
Meets the Daisy Animal Observer Badge Requirements.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
The woods are calling, are you ready to answer?
Join us for an opportunity to help your youth gain the skills, confidence and resilience needed to enjoy the complexities of outdoor survival. Throughout the program participants will explore the steps of survival, learn how to access situations for safety, make informed decisions and develop a survival plan in an emergency. By the end of this program, participants will be ready to take a day trip in the woods and return safely.
- What to Expect: This program takes place primarily outside. The instructor will use games and activities to cover topics like the 10 survival essentials, what to do when lost, how to avoid getting lost and leave no trace principles. this program includes a hike around camp with the opportunity for participants to practice shelter building.
Meets Daisy Ecolearner Badge Requirements.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Get ready for an introduction into target sports with a fun and exciting time at slingshots. This fun programs is great for all Girl Scout levels looking for a low stress target sport. Participants will learn how to shoot and how to improve their skills under the guidance of camp facilitators. This session is sure to be a fantastic time for everyone involved.
- What to Expect: All participants will be split into small groups (5-7 people) to take turns shooting. All participants will have 4-5 opportunities to shoot. Between turns participants will be asked to wait quietly. It is recommended adults bring a quiet activity for their youth such as coloring materials, books and cards.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Do you know who wakes up when the sun goes down? Explore camp under the cover of darkness and learn about the animals who call it home. Discover how the physical and behavioral adaptations of animals like owls, bats and opposums allow them to thrive during the night. Through games and hands-on activities participants will pit their senses against these common nocturnal animals to see if you have what it takes to be a nocturnal animal.
- What to Expect: This program takes participants into the woods at night. Flashlights are not allowed during the hike to ensure maximum night vision for participants and the maximum chance of encountering nocturnal animals. Appropriate caution is used at all times during the program to maintain safety. During the program participants will get chances to put their senses up against common nocturnal animals through various activities. Appropriate safety precautions are taken at all times.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Gather around the fire and join in with a Girl Scout tradition, CAMPFIRES! Participants will enjoy singing songs, playing games, doing skits and more, just like Girl Scouts who have come before. To bring the evening to a close everyone will get a chance to roast a marshmallow or two, you just need to bring graham crackers and chocolate if you want. We can't wait to see you there!
- What to Expect: This program takes place outside at a fire circle. The facilitators will have the fire lit and maintain it throughout the program. The facilitators will guide the group through songs and games while also requesting assistance from the audience. Groups who have prepared a skit should let the facilitator know at the start of the program so time can be set aside for their performance. Towards the end of the program participants will be asked to find a marshmallow stick in the woods in order to roast a marshmallow. If troops and participants want they are welcome to bring s'more supplies (graham crackers and chocolate).
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
November:
Girl Scout Ways Workshop: Learn all about what Girl Scouts do!! From traditions and games to songs and ceremonies, girls will complete most requirements of the appropriate GS Ways badge.
Dates: 10/17/26, 10/18/26, 11/21/26, 11/22/26, 12/19/26, 12/20/26, 1/17/27, 2/20/27, 2/21/27, 3/20/27/3/21/27, 4/17/27, 4/18/27
Levels: B, J
Badge/Patch Included? No
Archives Open House: All are welcome to visit for a casual tour of our council's history center. Learn Girl Scout history, discover our programs, and chat with members of the History Team. All visitors get a patch!
Dates: 11/8/26, 12/6/26, 1/10/27, 2/7/27, 3/7/27, 4/4/27, 5/2/27
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Levels: All
Badge/Patch Included? Yes
Location:
Girl Scout Archives, 3 Hillcrest Dr., Frederick, MD 21703
Contact: 202-237-1670
Monopoly, twister, candy land,, and more! It's time to put on your best thinking hat and get those creative juices flowing as you explore the art of boardgame creation. Learn how boardgame designers find inspiration, create game play and design master pieces which have delighted generations. Play some of these classic games and more modern ones before creating a boardgame of your very own to take home and enjoy.
Meets Daisy Board Game Maker Badge.
Date: 11/21-11/22
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location:
Camp Crowell
Justin Knoll Rd
Vienna, VA 22124, US
Levels: D,B
Badge/Patch Included? No
Days growing shorter, the air getting colder, and animals everywhere are preparing for the winter season. From squirrels stashing acorns, bears building dens and foxes getting fluffier, it's time to discover the amazing ways animals survive these colder days. young naturalists will engage in games, hands-on activities, and camp explorations to discover how animals at our camps prepare and survive winter without jackets and scarves.
What to Expect: during the program participants will complete various games and activities aimed to help them understand the various survival strategies animals use to make it through the winter. Participants will also participate in a hike around camp to search for evidence of animals preparing for winter.
Meets requirments for Junior Habitats Badge.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
"What does a bird, bee and bat have a in common? They are all at risk of disappearing forever! Extinction is the permanent loss of a species and it happens for many reasons. Join camp facilitators to explore how living things going extinct and how everyday changes in our behavior can help prevent this. Through hands-on activities, games and a camp service project participants will learn about locally threatened species and current efforts they can participate in to help keep these species present in our world.
What to Expect: Participants will complete mulitple games/activities to explore endangered species and the causes of extinction. Participants will also join in on a camp service project aimed to improve the habitat of camp. Projects could include: invasive species removal, nest box building, etc.
Meets requirements for Endangered Species Patch Program.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
The woods are calling, are you ready to answer?
Join us for an opportunity to help your youth gain the skills, confidence and resilience needed to enjoy the complexities of outdoor survival. Throughout the program participants will explore the steps of survival, learn how to access situations for safety, make informed decisions and develop a survival plan in an emergency. By the end of this program, participants will be ready to take a day trip in the woods and return safely.
- What to Expect: This program takes place primarily outside. The instructor will use games and activities to cover topics like the 10 survival essentials, what to do when lost, how to avoid getting lost and leave no trace principles. this program includes a hike around camp with the opportunity for participants to practice shelter building.
Meets Daisy Ecolearner Badge Requirements.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Get ready for an introduction into target sports with a fun and exciting time at slingshots. This fun programs is great for all Girl Scout levels looking for a low stress target sport. Participants will learn how to shoot and how to improve their skills under the guidance of camp facilitators. This session is sure to be a fantastic time for everyone involved.
- What to Expect: All participants will be split into small groups (5-7 people) to take turns shooting. All participants will have 4-5 opportunities to shoot. Between turns participants will be asked to wait quietly. It is recommended adults bring a quiet activity for their youth such as coloring materials, books and cards.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Gather around the fire and join in with a Girl Scout tradition, CAMPFIRES! Participants will enjoy singing songs, playing games, doing skits and more, just like Girl Scouts who have come before. To bring the evening to a close everyone will get a chance to roast a marshmallow or two, you just need to bring graham crackers and chocolate if you want. We can't wait to see you there!
- What to Expect: This program takes place outside at a fire circle. The facilitators will have the fire lit and maintain it throughout the program. The facilitators will guide the group through songs and games while also requesting assistance from the audience. Groups who have prepared a skit should let the facilitator know at the start of the program so time can be set aside for their performance. Towards the end of the program participants will be asked to find a marshmallow stick in the woods in order to roast a marshmallow. If troops and participants want they are welcome to bring s'more supplies (graham crackers and chocolate).
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Do you know who wakes up when the sun goes down? Explore camp under the cover of darkness and learn about the animals who call it home. Discover how the physical and behavioral adaptations of animals like owls, bats and opposums allow them to thrive during the night. Through games and hands-on activities participants will pit their senses against these common nocturnal animals to see if you have what it takes to be a nocturnal animal.
- What to Expect: This program takes participants into the woods at night. Flashlights are not allowed during the hike to ensure maximum night vision for participants and the maximum chance of encountering nocturnal animals. Appropriate caution is used at all times during the program to maintain safety. During the program participants will get chances to put their senses up against common nocturnal animals through various activities. Appropriate safety precautions are taken at all times.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
Discover the wonder of the night sky by exploring the constellations and how ancient civilizations used the stars we see today for navigation, time keeping and myth-making. Through crafts, storytelling, and star exploration participants will turn the night sky into a place of adventure, discovery and inspiration--one star at a time.
- What to Expect: This program takes place primarily outside. Participants will be asked to avoid using flashlights during the program to allow for better night vision. While many parts of the program will ask participants to stand during star gazing participants will be encouraged to sit or lay on the ground. Participants will engage in a series of activities meant to teach them about the constellations and stars before spending time (30-45 minutes) star gazing.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location: Varies
Levels: D,B,J,C,S,A
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
December:
Trailblazers: Outdoor Skills, Letterboxing, and Geocaching
Trailblazers: Outdoor Skills, Letterboxing, and Geocaching
Explore the outdoors at Hidden Pond! Daisies will practice basic outdoor skills, Brownies will learn letterboxing and outdoor skills, and Juniors will explore geocaching and advanced outdoor skills. Activities will be tailored by Cadette and Senior level Girl Scouts.
This is a teen designed and led program! Spend the afternoon outside exploring nature and learning new skills. Snacks and water will be provided. Adults may choose to stay or to drop off and return at the end of the program.
Dress for the weather! We will be outside for the entire program. Snacks and water will be provided, but you may choose to bring some of your own as well. NO NUTS!
Date: December 12
Time: 11am-1pm OR 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center, West Springfield, VA
Levels: D, B, J
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: lglicker@gscnc.org
January:
February:
Once upon a time in a camp not so far away a story unfolded about a great day.
Join camp facilitators for a day celebrating fairy tales by diving into these age old stories. Experience the stories like never before by participating in games, crafts and hands-on activities meant to bring these tales to life.
Date: 2/27-2/28
Time: Multiple Sessions
Location:
Camp Brighton Woods,
120 Brighton Dam Rd
Brookeville, MD 20833, US
Levels: D,B
Badge/Patch Included? No
Contact: jharris@gscnc.org
April:
Embracing Camp Confidence
Embracing Camp Confidence
Embracing Camp Confidence is a welcoming Sleepaway Camp Open House Event for interested or first-time camp families. Tour camp, explore readiness stations like hair care prep with Weunik and menstural hygiene at camp, try a fun target sport, do arts & crafts, and caregivers can join a dedicated Q&A. Visit all the stations to earn a patch and receive a special discount code for sleep away camp registration.
Date: 4/4/2027
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Location: Camp Winona
Levels: All Levels
Badge/Patch Included? Yes
Contact: rmontague@gscnc.org
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