Grade: Daisy and Up

Leap, slither and crawl in the slippery and scaley world of reptiles and amphibians. Discover the ways these small creatures play a big role in our local ecosystems. Learn to tell the difference between reptiles and amphibians, undercover threats they face in todays modern world and how each of us can have a positive impact on the future of these animals. Through games, hands-on activities, and outdoor exploration Girl Scouts will discover a new appreciation for our herp heroes.

Related Badges: Endangered Species Patch

Grade: Daisy and Up

Calling all birders, new and old to discover the busy and often noisy world of birds in spring. Discover how birds find a date, build a nest and raise their young through a series of hands-on games, activities and a hike. Participants will explore conservation challenges birds face trying to raise the next generation and how hey can help birds in their own backyard.

Related Badges: Daisy Design with Nature 

Grade: Cadette and Up

Think frog are fantastic? Snakes sensational? Turtles terrific?

Then join us at camp to dive into the world of reptiles and amphibians. Discover the secrets of their biology, explore their role in the environment and learn about the conservation concerns these ancient animals face in a modern world. Through a series of hands-on activities, real world community science and a camp based service project Girl Scouts will develop a better appreciation fro the slippery and scaley friends who call our camps home. 

Related Badges: Endangered Species Patch

Grade: Cadette and Up

Calling all birders for a chance to test your skills and learn more about our feathered friends. Discover how to use field markers and bird songs to identify different species, the different strategies birds use to raise their young and the conservation challenges birds face globally and in our own backyards. Through hands-on activities and camp exploration Girl Scouts will level up their birding skills and become conservation advocates. 

Grade: Daisy and Up

Discover the world of tiny creatures who make a big difference in Bugs-a-billion! Through hands-on activities, games and crafts Girl Scouts will learn about the world of creepy crawlies. Learn how not to be bugged by bugs, what the difference is between insects and bugs and what these tiny animals do for our environment.

Badge Connections: Bugs

Grade: Daisy and Up

Dig into the fascinating and beautiful world of flowers and gardens in Roots to Shoots: A Flower and Garden Program!

Girl Scouts will uncover the science behind flowers grow, discover how gardens made, how plants help people and the planet and assist in a garden service project at camp. Get ready to get your hands dirty while we have a great time outside!

Badge Connections: Flowers, Gardening 

Grade: Cadette and Up

It's time to get up close and personal with the creepy crawlies we refer to as bugs. Discover the science behind bugs, the role they play in the planet's ecosystem and the threats "bugs" face globally. Through hands-on activities, camp exploration and a camp service project, youth will learn (maybe) to not be bugged by bugs and even how to protect them in their own backyards. 

Grade: Cadette and up

Uncover the beautiful and complex science behind flowers and plants in Roots to Shoots: Challenge Mode. Explore the strategies plants use to create seeds, how native plants create healthy ecosystems and how gardeners can create spaces which support a healthier planet. Additionally, participants will get to participate in a garden service project at camp. 

Grade: Daisies and Up

Do you have what it takes to be a water champion? Come to camp and discover how water makes all life on Earth possible. Girl Scouts will learn about how water moves around the planet, how scientists determine the health of a body of water and what challenging face water quality currently. Through a blend of hands-on activities, games and scientific inquiry participants will become water conservation warriors! 

Badge Connections: Water Drop Badge Program

Grade: Daisies and up

The planet is calling…will you answer?

Join fellow Girl Scouts to discover how to become protectors of our planet and champions for a sustainable future. Through hands-on activities, games and outdoor adventures, youth will explore the science behind climate change, discover how it affects their communities and how to take real actions which can make difference in our world.

Badge Connections: GSUSA Climate Challenge Patch

Grade: Cadette and Up

Do you have what it takes to be a water champion? Come to camp and discover how water makes all life on Earth possible. Girl Scouts will learn about how water moves around the planet, how scientists determine the health of a body of water and what challenging face water quality currently. Through a blend of hands-on activities, games and scientific inquiry participants will become water conservation warriors! 

Badge Connections: Water Drop Badge Program

Grade: Cadette and up

The time for climate action is now but do you know how? Come to camp to discover the science of climate change and the psychology of sustainability. Discover how climate change is measured, how it impacts communities and how sustainable changes can help make a difference in the world. 

Badge Connections: GSUSA Climate Challenge Patch

Grade: Daisy and Up

Badge Category: Outdoor Explorer

Develop valuable skills, gain confidence and have a blast while mastering the art of slingshots. During this session, participants will gain hands-on practice drawing, aiming and firing slingshots after learning proper handling, safety and responsible use of slingshots. 

Combine skill development, physics and outdoor fun! 

Grade: Brownie and Up

Badge Category: Outdoor Explorer

Step into a sport which requires percision and focus - archery. Designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to seasoned archers, this program offers a comprehensive expereince in the art and sport of archery. Enjoy plenty of practice time on the range refining your skills and having fun. 

Under the guidance of camp facilitators archers will use proper technique and safety practices while being provided feedback to improve their results. 

Grade: Cadette and Up

Badge Category: Outdoor Explorer 

Step into a world of tradition and precision with tomahawk/knife throwing. This hands-on program will offer participants the opportunity to learn proper throwing technique, safety practices and recieve feedback to improve their results. Whether your youth are looking to learn a new skill or practice an old one, its time to come to camp for some fun! 

Grade: Varies by Location

Badge Category: Outdoor Explorer

It's time to get your paddle on! Join our camp facilitators in an amazing time out on the water. Facilitators will take participants through gearing up, learning to paddle and boarding boats to have an amazing time out on the water. 

**only available at Camp Winona, Camp White Rock and Camp Coles Trip**

Grade: Varies by Location

Badge Category: Outdoor Explorer

It's time to get your paddle on! Join our camp facilitators in an amazing time out on the water. Facilitators will take participants through gearing up, learning to paddle and boarding boats to have an amazing time out on the water. 

**only available at Camp Winona, Camp White Rock and Camp Coles Trip**

Grade: Brownie and up

Badge Category: Outdoor Explorer

It's time to discover the amazing things a team can do! By playing games, completing challenges and climbing up on the low ropes course participants will get a chance to discover the power of teamwork. 

**only available at Camp White Rock and Camp Crowell**

Grade: Daisy and Up

Come hang out in the woods and empower your youth with the skills, confidence and resilience needed to navigate the complexities of outdoor survival. 

Participants will explore the steps of survival and learn how to assess situations they may face in the wood. Through hands-on experiences participants will learn how to react in an emergency, make shelters and how to make decisions when faced with a survival situation. 

Example Badges: Trail Adventure (All Ages)

Grade: Brownie and Up

Ignite your passion for camping by discovering the fundamentals of fire building at camp. Learn about the three elements of fire, how to select fire making materials, and how to sustain a fire. Emphasis will be placed on fire safety including teaching participants Girl Scout fire procedures as well as fire etiquette. 

Each participant will get a chance to practice building a fire using their newly acquired skills before enjoying a campfire snack. 

Example Badges: Cabin Camper (Brownie)

Grade: Junior and Up

Do you know how to find your way? Through hand-on activities participants will learn how to navigate the woods by using compasses, map, nature signs and more. By playing games they will practice using their skills in a variety of challenges to test their navigation skills. 

Example Badges: Camper (Junior), Geocacher (Junior)

Grade: Cadette and Up

Become a camping expert! In this engaging and interactive program youth will learn how to use various camping tools such as pocket knifes, hatches and more. Through hand-on learning participants will become empowered and feel confident in using camping tools effectively and safely. 

Example Badges: Primitive Camper (Cadette)

Grade: Daisy and Up

Join in a Girl Scout tradition by gathering around our fire with friends new and old. Enjoy a night of games, songs and skits led by our experienced camp facilitators. Don't forget to bring you sweet tooth and enjoy a marshmallow with us. Bring your own chocolate and graham crackers if you would like to elevate your campfire s'more. 

Grade: Daisy and Up

Since the dawn of time, humans have looked to the night sky. Join in this ancient tradition with camp facilitators as you learn about the stories told from the stars and the scientific discoveries we have made about space. 

Example Badges:  Sky (Senior)

Grade: Daisy and Up

When humans go to sleep, nature wakes up! Discover various animals who live in the dark and learn about the special adaptations they use to survive. Don't forget to leave the flashlight behind for this nighttime adventure. 

Example Badge: Night Owl (Cadette)

Grade: Daisy and Up

Have you ever seen the milky way? As cities grow brighter, our stars grow dimmer but we can change that. Join camp facilitators for a series of hands-on activities, sky observations and games to discover how light pollution dims our view of the universe. Discover how to join community science efforts to bring back the night sky and how we all can help make a change to bring back the night. 

Example Badge: Dark Sky Patch