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Camp & Outdoors

We’ve made the excruciatingly difficult decision to cancel all programs through August 2020.

This includes all summer resident camps, volunteer-led community, day and twilight camps, use of our camp properties, and horse programming.

Please visit this page for all recent communications from our CEO.

 

We are preserving the below information on this web page in preparation for the 2021 camp season.

 

From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors. In fact, many Girl Scouts tell us summer camp and camping trips are one of the best things about their Girl Scout experience. It’s true: connecting with the great outdoors in a girl-led setting is a big benefit of belonging to Girl Scouts.

Here in western Washington, we have three council-run overnight summer camps, tons of summer day camp options, 43 community-run summer camps, and lots of opportunities to camp throughout the year at our eight council-operated properties!

So, what are you waiting for? Check out all of our ways to camp at Girl Scouts of Western Washington!

Ways to Camp

SDC

Play at camp during the day and return home by dinner!

VLC

Our community runs 43 overnight and day summer camps for Girl Scouts!

SRC

Stay overnight for one, or a few, of our week-long summer camp programs!

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Rent one of our eight camp properties and get outside year-round!

Camp Activities

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding St Albans

Who can participate?

Girls in grades 1-12 are welcome to participate in our horseback riding programs. Certain camp sessions may have additional age restrictions. 

Where are the horses?

  • Camp St. Albans 
  • Camp River Ranch 

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Archery
Archery

Who can participate?

Girl Scouts who are in second grade (Brownies) and older can participate.

Where are the ranges available?

  • Camp River Ranch 
  • Camp St. Albans 
  • Camp Lyle McLeod

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Swimming & Boating
Sailing

Where are the boats?

  • Camp River Ranch
  • Camp Robbinswold
  • Camp St. Albans

Where are the swimming docks?

  • Camp River Ranch
  • Camp Robbinswold
  • Camp St. Albans

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Hiking
Hiking

Where are the trails?

  • Camp River Ranch 
  • Camp Robbinswold 
  • Camp St. Albans 
  • Camp Evergreen 
  • Camp Klahanee

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Art
Art

Where are the art projects?

Camp Robbinswold, Camp River Ranch, and Camp St. Albans offer opportunities for campers to unleash their creativity. Check out our Summer Camp Guide for a full list of upcoming programs!

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Science
Touch Tank

Science at camp? Really?

Yes, really! Camp Robbinswold’s location on Hood Canal makes it a waterfront paradise. In addition to swimming and boating fun, it gives campers the unique opportunity to discover first-hand the magic of marine environments and wildlife.

In the nature room, campers use the microscope and other tools to examine local plankton. The waterfront also offers saltwater aquariums and a touch tank where campers can get up close and personal with local wildlife. (Aquariums and touch tank available during summer camp only.)

All our camps have great nature programming that incorporates science into the camp experience. Check out our Summer Camp Guide for a full list of upcoming programs!

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Leadership
Leadership

Where can older Girl Scouts develop leadership skills?

At camp! There are many opportunities for older Girl Scouts to develop their leadership skills at camp. During the summer, our overnight camps have specific leadership programs that focus on building leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Each of these programs have a theme such as outdoors, cowgirls, counselor-in-training, and more!

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Outdoor Skills
Outdoor Skills

What Outdoor Skills do Girl Scouts Develop at Camp?

All of our summer camps are extremely focused on helping Girl Scouts develop the outdoor skills necessary to safely and respectfully enjoy nature. Our camp programming moves through the outdoor skills progression chart to teach campers:

  • Fire building
  • First Aid
  • Navigation
  • Leadership skills
  • Knot tying
  • Knife skills
  • Shelter building
  • Leave no trace
  • Outdoor cooking
  • Plant identification
  • Animal tracking
  • And more!

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

High Adventure
High Adventure

Where's the adventure?

Camp River Ranch’s challenge course and the climbing wall are where campers go to challenge their limits in a safe and supportive environment. They can participate in team-building challenges on the ten element low ropes course or climb new heights on our 40-foot double-sided climbing wall!

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Camp Trips & Excursions
Trips

What camps offer trips and excursions?

Several of our overnight camps offer trips and excursions. From day trips to week-long overnights, these programs give campers the opportunity to explore nature, sleep outside, and learn important wilderness survival skills.

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

Weekly Themes
Weekly themes

What are weekly themes?

During the summer, Camp Robbinswold, Camp St. Albans, and Camp River Ranch have themes that go hand-in-hand with the programming being offered. Does your camper want to be a mermaid? Or enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter? When you take a look at the Summer Camp Guide, look for weekly themes your camper might be interested in.

How do we sign up?

Register for one of our upcoming summer camp sessions using your CampInTouch account or rent our camp with your troop. Browse all of this year's summer camp options in our Summer Camp Guide.

Our volunteer-led summer camps may have the activities you’re looking for! Because they are run by our community, each camp has its own website and registration process. Browse the full list on our website here.

   

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