Camping is a great way to build new skills, get a sense of community, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether you go for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camping gives you an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun—always under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Every girl should have a chance to camp!
Types of Camping
Resident Camping is a camping experience in which campers live at an established site. Girls sign up as individual campers or go with a buddy. The girls and their counselors/leaders plan activities, taking advantage of the resources available at the campsite.
Troop/Group Camping is a camping experience of 24 or more consecutive hours, planned and carried out by a group of girls and their advisors/leaders, using approved sites.
Trip Camping: A camping experience planned and carried out by a group of girls who are experienced campers and their adult leaders. The group camps at different sites for three or more nights and travels from one site to another under its own power or by transportation that permits individual guidance of the vehicle or animal—for example, bicycle, canoe, kayak, horse, or sailboat.
Minimal Impact Camping: A method that encourages each person to leave no trace of their outdoor or camping experience. It covers everything from the planning stages to the outdoor experience itself. The concept of minimal impact can apply to any outdoor activity or camping environment.
Camping and Safety
Girl Scouts of the USA is committed to establishing a camping experience that will protect and maintain the well-being of every Girl Scout by providing Program Standards and safety guidelines for camping activities. All Girl Scout camping must meet Girl Scout standards as well as standards set by local law.
