Camp Winacka

Encampment

April 19-21, 2024

Theme TBD

This encampment is for all levels! Girl Scouts Camp Winacka is close to Julian, in our local mountains. There are lots of encampment activities, and you will also have some troop time for girls to plan their own adventures. 

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Dates 

April 19-21

Friday (check in by 6pm) through Sunday (check out by 10am), all levels

Troops are welcome to stay just one night or come for the day on Saturday, but we cannot offer a discount for partial attendance

Location

Girl Scouts Camp Winacka, 4720 Boulder Creek Road, Julian, CA 92036 

Cost 

$55 per person (girls and adults)

Event Directors

Kassie Panian and Suzanne Ernst

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How to Sign Up: Complete and submit the reservation form below. 

How to Pay: You can pay for all troop attendees by PayPal or credit card using our payment page. Please only pay for the number of people you are SURE can come (add more later, space permitting). We cannot offer refunds for any reason.

Reservation Confirmation: When we have received your reservation and payment, we will confirm your reservation by email.

Activity and cabin signups: We will do signups by email, after the adult attendee meetings. For troops whose adults have all attended a meeting, we will take signups for cabins and activity timeslots in the order that payment/reservations were received. We will provide details about all activity and cabin options at the adult attendee meetings.

Attendance Limits: All attendees must be registered Girl Scouts. We do not have a limit on adults, and we welcome them to join in the fun to experience all that Girl Scout camp has to offer. We do ask that all adults attending be prepared to help and support the troop leaders for the full duration of camp. We cannot accommodate tag-alongs, siblings, or any adults not registered as Girl Scouts. Note that all adults attending camp, even if it's just for a short time, must pay the full fee and attend one of the adult attendee meetings.

Event Details

Adult requirements

All adults attending encampment, for any amount of time, must meet the following requirements:

Troop requirements

Forms - Troop leaders must have these forms at the event in case of emergency. 

Activity Approval: Each troop must submit an activity approval form, along with the Trip Permission Slip, to the Activity Consultant.

First Aid: Each troop must have a Level I First Aider (basic First Aid/CPR course) present and a first aid kit. Troops will handle routine issues, relying on the camp nurse only for emergencies.

Core Leadership Training: At least one adult attending with the troop must have completed the core leadership training, including both Getting Started with Your Troop and Intro to Girl Scouts.

Adult Training: See Adult Requirements above for requirements for ALL adults attending camp.

Overnight Girl Progression: Girls must have done at least one sleepover as a troop, to prepare them for overnight. This encampment is for all experience levels, as long as girls are comfortable being away from home.

Safety: Leaders must review the appropriate  Safety Activity Checkpoints  before attending this event.

Meals

Sleeping Arrangements

Camp Winacka has a variety of cabin types. We will discuss cabin options in detail at the adult attendee meetings, and you can review them in advance in the Property Resource Guide. We will contact troops for signups for cabins and activity timeslots in the order that payment/reservations were received, after the adult attendee meetings. Only troops whose adults have all attended a meeting will be eligible to sign up for activities and cabins.

Planned activities

Note: This list is a very brief overview. More details will be provided at the adult attendee meeting.

Orientation: 

Camp fire/skits: Friday night, after orientation, includes s'mores, songs and skits (sign up when you arrive on Friday).

Closing ceremony/SWAPS: Sunday morning we will have a Scouts Own (closing ceremony). Day users will do their closing ceremony on Saturday before they leave. We'll do a SWAPS exchange at the closing ceremony. For more info about SWAPS, you can google SWAPS - there's tons of info out there. SWAPS are optional, but girls usually love doing them. They should make these ahead of time.

Archery: Archery is available for Brownies and up. Space is limited and advance signup is required. 

Other: We are planning to add additional activities that will require advance signups. We will also have crafts, hiking, badge ideas, and other activities that you can do on your own schedule during the day on Saturday.

NOTE: The pool will NOT be available, it's too early in the year (they open it sometime in May depending on weather).

What to bring

Gear: Sleeping bag, pillow, etc. for sleeping. Cabins have mattresses which can be covered with a single fitted sheet (optional). Each girl must provide her own refillable water bottle and flashlight. Here is a sample packing list.

Clothing: All attendees must wear closed-toe shoes for safety. A warm jacket is recommended as nights outside can get cold. Otherwise, bring whatever comfortable clothing you want! We recommend leaving GS vests/tunics/sashes at home so they don't get dirty and/or lost.