GSHG Summer Camp Guide 2025
Hello Camp Family!
This summer, Girl Scouts are invited to explore, create, and innovate all camp season long - welcome to Your Summer of Ideas! This year, camp encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and imagination, giving campers the freedom to turn their ideas into reality! We have some exciting updates to camp this year! Day camps will now take place at our service centers, rather than at our camp properties - because our service centers are in more centralized locations, we know that pick ups and drop offs will be more convenient, and Girl Scouts will be able to spend hands on time in our program centers! We are offering day camps at the Girl Experience Center in Savannah, the Albany Girl Scout DreamLab, and Dot’s Little House in Columbus! This will also provide an immersive flow at our resident camps in Augusta, Savannah, and Macon. Due to the destruction from Hurricane Helene, we were unsure if we would be able to offer summer camp at Camp Tanglewood this year. The debris has been removed and the camp is safe to visit after many months of hard work. We are proud to say that we can host half a week of summer camp at Camp Tanglewood for older girls! Camp Like A Girl will be offered to Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors! And perhaps our most adventurous news: Camp Martha Johnston is turning 100 years old this year! We will be celebrating the centennial of CMJ all year long and we have three weeks of amazing camp experiences planned for this summer! From brainstorming big dreams to making them happen, every camper will leave inspired, empowered, and ready to make a difference. This is their summer to dream, create, and shine!
Michele “Sparkie” Edwards Assistant Director of Program
Are you ready for camp? Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia offers a variety of summer camp options that prepare girls to see adventure, try new things, and meet friends that will last a lifetime. Take some time to complete this nifty quiz with your Girl Scout. Together, you can figure out which camp experience is most fitting for her!
For each question, select the answer that describes you best:
Yasss! That’s me! Meh. That kind of sounds like me. Eek! Not quite sure that’s me...
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
1.) Do you enjoy sleeping over at your friend’s house?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
2.) Do you like outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
3.) Can you go without TV, video games, computers, or a cell phone for a week?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
4.) Does the idea of traveling to a new place excite you?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
5.) Are you comfortable introducing yourself to new people when you first meet?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
6.) Can you shower and brush your teeth and hair without assistance?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
7.) Do you like group activities and are you willing to share with others?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
8.) Have you slept in a cabin before at one of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s camps?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
9.) Can you sleep at night without the overhead light on or with a small nightlight?
Yasss! Meh. Eek!
10.) Are you excited about going away to camp?
All Yasss! That’s me! It’s time to take your camp game to the next level. Consider looking at camp programs offered at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia camp that is further from your home or at the travel camp options for older Girl Scouts. You’re ready to create a world more traveled! Mostly Yasss! That’s me! You’re ready for resident camp! You’ve built the confidence and skills to take care of yourself away from home, from making new friends to getting yourself ready for bed. Resident camp will help you find even more adventure as you explore the night sky and sing songs as the sun goes down. Mostly Meh. That kind of sounds like me. Never fear, day and away camp sessions are here! Day and away camp offers a three-day, two-night overnight experience for campers who have conquered day camp or older girls new to the camp experience. Day and away camp is offered at Camp Low this year.
Mostly Eek! Not quite. You may not be ready for overnight camp, but we know you’ll love day camp!
Towns
Rabun
Union
White Habersham
Lumpkin
Stephens
Dawnson
Banks Franklin
Albany 2825 Ledo Road Albany, GA 31707
Hart
Hall
Jackson
Elbert
Madison
Barrow
Clarke
Oglethorne
Oconee
Walton
Lincoln
Wilkes
Athens 185 Newton Bridge Road Athens, GA 30607
Greene
Columbia
Morgan
Taliaferro
McDuf e
Warren
Richmond
Jasper Putnam
Hancock
Glascock
Jefferson
Burke
Baldwin
Monroe
Jones
Washington
Augusta 508 Shartom Drive Augusta, GA 30907
Bibb
Wilkinson
Jenkins
Crawford
Screven
Johnson
Harris
Talbot
Twiggs
Emanuel
Peach
Taylor
Muscogee
Hampton County, SC
Laurens
Houston
Bleckley
Ef ngham
Treutlen
Candler
Marion
Bulloch
Macon
Chattahoochee
Russell County, AL
Jasper County, SC
Columbus 1807 17th Street Columbus, GA 31901
Montgomery
Schley
Pulaski
Dodge
Evans
Dooly
Wheeler
Toomb
Stewart
Bryan
Sumpter
Webster
Chatham
Tattnall
Wilcox
Crisp
Telfair
Liberty
Quitman
Jeff Davis
Terrell
Lee
Randolph
Long
Appling
Ben Hill
Turner
Irwin
Gainesville 535 Spring Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501
Clay
Bacon
Calhoun
Coffee
Wayne
Worth
McIntosh
Dougherty
Tift
Early
Baker
Pierce
Atkinson
Berrien
Glynn
Mitchell
Brantley
Ware
Miller
Colquitt
Cook
Lanier
Seminole
Camden
Lowndes
Clinch
Decatur
Grady
Charlton
Thomas
Brooks
Macon 6869 Columbus Road Lizella, GA 31052
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Camp Low 1912 Rose Dhu Road Savannah, GA 31419
Camp Martha Johnston 1500 Girl Scout Road Lizella, GA 31052
Savannah 535 E Liberty Street Savannah, GA 31401
Camp Robert Lewis 937 Miller Road Fortson, GA 31808
Camp Tanglewood 4687 Columbia Road Augusta, GA 30813
First Headquarters 330 Drayton Street Savannah, GA 31401
Get In Touch
For Questions Regarding: Contact:
Registration changes, payment questions, and cookie points help
Program Registrar
programregistrar@GSHG.org
Michele Edwards Assistant Director of Program
Camp program questions and concerns
MEdwards@GSHG.org
Getting to Camp
Girl Experience Center
Girl Scout DreamLab
Dot’s Little House
535 E. Liberty St. Savannah, GA
2826 Ledo Rd. Albany, GA
1807 17th St Columbus, GA
Camp Low
Camp Tanglewood
Camp Martha Johnston
1912 Rose Dhu Rd. Savannah, GA
4687 Columbia Rd. Augusta, GA
1500 Girls Scout Rd. Lizella, GA
Once you arrive, please follow the signs for check in!
Your Arrival Time
Please arrive in your camper’s specified time to keep lines down.
Drop Off
3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday After Care available until 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee Pick Up
8:30 a.m. Monday - Friday
Day Camp at our Centers
3 - 4 p.m. on Sunday
2 - 3 p.m. on Friday
Brownie and Junior Resident Campers
Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Resident Campers Day and Away Brownie Campers (Camp Low Only)
4 - 5 p.m. on Sunday
3 - 4 p.m. on Friday
5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday 2-3 p.m. Friday
8:30 a.m Monday - Wednesday
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Travel Camp Drop Off Sunday JULY 2025 JUNE 2025 29 30 13 20 27 14 6 7 21 28
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Fun Your Year of
Save the Date! We are Bridging Savannah’s Bridge again on June 21, 2025!
Scan here with your phone to learn more about our Savannah events!
Bridging Savannah’s Bridge takes the traditional bridging ceremony that ends a Girl Scout year and SUPERsizes it! Girl Scouts, past and present, from across Georgia and around the nation have been invited to Savannah, the historic home of Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts, to participate in this special and unique on their contributions to their community; connect with their Girl Scout sisters and our history; and experience a Girl Scout Ceremony as they never have before!
Visit us online at www.GSHG.org or call 888-689-1912!
What Does Your Day Camper Need To Bring?
• White T-shirt to tie dye (we’ll let you know what day) • Raincoat, sweatshirt, or light jacket (you never know) • Reusable water bottle, clearly labeled with name • Spare day bag or back pack to store water bottle, sunscreen, etc. to and from activities during the day. • Sunscreen • Toiletries, as desired: hairbrush, ponytail holders, deodorant, sanitary items • Many girls also enjoy bringing a stuffed animal, a book, travel sized games, or a deck of cards • Packed lunch with an ice pack (we do not have fridges) that is clearly labeled with child’s name. No nut products, please. • A sit upon, as desired
What to Leave at Home
• Electronics • Cell phones • Tablets • iPods, Bluetooth Speakers • Game Boys, Switch • Fans • Curling irons or blow dyers • Food, gum, candy GSHG is not responsible for any of these items being lost or broken while a camper is at day camp.
About Day Camp
Day camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily, with after care until 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee of $25 per week. Day camps will take place at our Savannah, Albany, and Columbus Service Centers operated by GSHG staff. If you haven’t had the chance to partake in Girl Scout programming at our council offices yet, there is no time like summer time to join in on the fun! Day camp is perfect for Girl Scouts who love to explore new ideas, go on adventures, and make lasting friendships in a fun environment, but who also would like to have dinner with their families and spend the night in their own beds after an activity filled day!
Important Tips to Remember • Campers should dress for an active lifestyle. • Light colored, comfortably fitting clothing is recommended. Please leave any offensive clothing or any clothing advertising alcohol or tobacco at home. • Keep forms or medication handy! They will be needed at check-in on the first day. • Leave valuables at home. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is not responsible for items lost or left at camp.
Girl Experience Center Savannah, GA
Spend fun filled days at the Girl Experience Center in downtown Savannah. Your Girl Scout will earn badges and work on creative crafts that will feed her artistic flare! She’ll explore STEM by doing experiments and diving into toy design, programming and circuitry all while making friends. Each week focuses on different activities and exciting badges that will fill her Girl Scout uniform!
Week 1
June 2 - June 6
Week 6
July 14 - July 18
Week 8
July 28 - August 1
Girl Scout DreamLab Albany, GA
Spend fun filled days at our Girl Scout DreamLab located in Walmart. Your Girl Scout will earn badges and work on creative crafts that will feed her artistic flare! She’ll explore STEM by doing experiments and diving into toy design, programming and circuitry all while making friends. Each week focuses on different activities and exciting badges that will fill her Girl Scout uniform!
Week 1
June 2 - June 6
Week 2
June 9 - June 13
Week 5
July 7 - July 11
Week 7
July 21 - July 25
Dot’s Little House Columbus, GA
Spend fun filled days at Dot’s Little House in Columbus. Your Girl Scout will earn badges and work on creative crafts that will feed her artistic flare! She’ll explore STEM by doing experiments and diving into toy design, programming and circuitry all while making friends. Each week focuses on different activities and exciting badges that will fill her Girl Scout uniform!
Week 2
June 9 - June 13
Week 6
July 14 - July 18
SUMMER SUMMIT Team Challenge and Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Felker Park 725 S. Madison Ave. Monroe, GA 30655 Save the Date
The Event Join us for a summer day of outdoor activities and experience all the fun of summer camp at our community-wide family fun event. Gather your team
of four and participate in engaging outdoor competitions designed for all ages. From archery and axethrowing to fun and silly relays and a scavenger hunt, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget to refuel at our tempting array of food trucks offering delicious lunch options throughout the day. Whether you’re here to compete, cheer on teams, or simply savor the food and atmosphere, this event promises a memorable experience for the entire family. The Cause Funds raised through this annual event will support programming for girls in Georgia from kindergarten to 12th grade and provide them with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Girl Scouts provides a wide variety of opportunities for girls to prepare for a lifetime of leadership through badge work, career exploration, hands-on activities, community service, entrepreneurial endeavors, outdoor adventures, life skills training, and STEM programming.
Who attends?
Summer Summit is open to everyone - businesses, families, military personnel, scout troops, and friend groups. The team challenge event provides an excellent opportunity for team building in a fun, challenging, and competitive way. These physical and mental challenges create strong teams, heighten creativity, and build partnerships. There are three divisions in the team challenge - corporate, community, and Girl Scout troop - with prizes and trophies for top finishers. The first place corporate team receives not only bragging rights, but a large trophy engraved with the winning business name to display for a year!
Join us on September 13 in Augusta, GA!
Join us for our 6th annual S’morevivor Team Challenge! Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Camp Tanglewood in Augusta, GA 1000 Shepherd Way Grovetown, GA 30813
Explore our camp, enjoy some s’mores, and help make a difference in the CSRA community!
4-Person Team Challenge 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tackle 20+ challenge stations throughout Camp Tanglewood! $125 per Team
For more details: Shawn Risher srisher@gshg.org
What Does Your Resident Camper Need To Bring?
Important Tips to Remember • Campers should dress for an active lifestyle. • Light colored, comfortably fitting clothing is
What to Leave at Home
• Electronics • Cell phones • Tablets • iPods, Bluetooth Speakers • Game Boys, Switch • Fans • Curling irons or blow dyers • Food, gum, candy (racoons love these!) Camp is not responsible for any of these items being lost or broken while a camper is at camp. Don’t Forget! Tie dye is one of your camper’s favorite activities. Please bring a white garment for your camper to tie dye during the week. The more cotton in it, the better it soaks up the dye!
recommended. Please leave any offensive clothing or any clothing advertising alcohol or tobacco at home. • Bathing suits should be one-piece or two-piece ‘tankini’ suits. • Please do not send new shoes to camp with your camper. She will be walking all over camp. New shoes or ill-fitting shoes can cause painful blisters. Wet shoes or sandals can also cause blisters, so packing an extra pair of shoes is always a good idea. • Flip-flops and Crocs are fine to wear by the pool or in the shower, but closed toe shoes must be worn during all other activities. • For younger campers: Select an outfit for each day and pack it in a plastic bag. Mark the bag with the day she will wear it. This will help her get dressed in the morning, keep her clothes together, and stay as dry as possible. • Keep forms and medication easily accessible! They will be collected at check-in on the first day. • Leave valuables at home. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is not responsible for items lost or left at camp.
Resident Camp Packing List
• White T-shirt to tie dye • T-shirts: 1 per day + 2 extra (help protect your camper from the sun – no spaghetti straps or tank tops)
• Spare day bag or back pack to carry swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen, etc. to and from camp activities during the day. • Towels and washcloths (2 washcloths, 2 bath towels, and 2 towels for swimming/ canoeing) • Sleeping bag and fitted sheet or sheets, pillow, and pillow case for twin size bed • Reusable water bottle (labeled with name) • Flashlight • Insect repellent and sunscreen, 50+ SPF • Toiletries: shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, hairbrush, ponytail holders, deodorant, sanitary items, shower caddy, etc. • Many girls also enjoy bringing a stuffed animal, a book, travel sized games, a deck of cards, pens, or stationary and stamps for turtle time (brain break)
• Shorts: 1 per day + 2 extra • Socks: 1 per day + 3 extra
• 2 pairs of shoes (with closed toes) • Shower shoes, flip flops, Crocs • Raincoat or reusable rain poncho • Pajamas or night shirts • Long pants: 1 pair • Underwear: 1 per day + 3 extra • Hat
• Sweatshirt or light jacket (you never know) • Swimsuit (must be a one piece or ‘tankini’ or have a water shirt) • Bike and helmet (Camp Low) • Laundry bag (Laundry in a trash bag looks like a bag of trash and may be forgotten at camp.)
Camp Low Savannah, GA
Located on Savannah’s south side on 300-acre Rose Dhu Island, Camp Low includes 4 hammocks (pieces of forested land that rise above an adjacent marsh) and can house up to 120 individuals in either rustic cabins. Climate-controlled facilities at the camp include a large lodge/dining hall and kitchen, craft building, and three unit houses. There is an archery range, low ropes course, climbing wall with zip line, large swimming pool, volleyball court, dock, canoes and more!
Camp Like a Muggle June 1 - June 6
Week 1
Our new exciting program gives young wizards a chance to do both day and resident camp! You will attend the first two days as a day camper. The third day they will bring your resident camp gear and spend the remaining week as a resident camper! While at our magical camp your Girl Scout will explore the natural world looking for enchanted creatures. You’ll learn new skills in our potions and herbology classes that can be used in the muggle world. Mischief will be managed by weeks end as the visit Diagon Alley and Olivanders Wand Workshop! This week is ideal for first-time campers! Explore the magic at Camp Low as you venture into the forbidden forest during your Care of Magical Creatures class! Learn how to take care of sea creatures and find out what amazing powers they possess. Test your skill on our ropes course as you prepare for Defense Against the Dark Arts. Dive into misuse use of muggle artifacts and use your knowledge to gain points for your unit. No muggle resident camp experience would be complete without swimming and archery! Your week will be filled with potions and challenges that will make the magical world your new home. Strive to understand riddles and challenges during the tri-wizard cup designed for Cadettes. Learn to use muggle tools as you craft your wand at Olivanders wand workshop and gain valuable skills in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Mischief will certainly be managed by weeks end!
Brownie Campers (Day and Away)
Junior Campers
Cadette Campers
Camp Martha Johnston’s Centennial Celebration September 27, 2025
Please join us as we celebrate the centennial of Camp Martha Johnston!
This birthday party is not to be missed, the day will kick off with our annual trail run, Into the Woods, hosted by Camp Martha Johnston’s Adopt a Camp Team! The party will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., it is exactly 100 pennies to register for the birthday party. You will enjoy camp activities such as canoeing under the Rainbow Bridge, archery, historic camping skills, and a gallery exhibition of CMJ through her eras.
No birthday party would be complete without cake, songs, and of course - camp s’mores! This event is welcome to all! Whether you are a current Girl Scout, troop leader, alum, family, or a member of our cherished community! Join us for a day of celebrationat our beloved camp in Crawford County! Be on the look out for registration links on our website, 5 on Friday, and social media platforms. Have a story, photos, or memorabilia of CMJ that you’d like to share? Send it to us at media@gshg.org with the subject line, “CMJ Centennial.”
Learn more!
Camp Martha Johnston Macon, GA
This scenic 165 acre camp in Crawford County has been owned and operated by Girl Scouts since 1925. All climate controlled, it sports rustic cabins and Sweetwater Retreat, a facility with meeting rooms, a dining hall and sleeping quarters.
Camp Like a Girl June 8 - June 13
Week 2
Camp Like a Girl: It’s time to learn, explore and make new friends! Camp like a girl week will have you making memories as you build fairy houses while learning about nature. Hiking, outdoor adventure and swimming await you on this camp focused week! The days will be rounded out by crafts, games and campfires before you heads to your bunk for the night. Once the week is over, you’ll have earned your Art in the Outdoors badge. Get outdoors and gain camping skills as you learn survival techniques all while practicing Leave No Trace principles. Build a debris hut and identify plants and wildlife as you become an eco-camper expert! Work with your unit during low ropes teamwork! Creative crafts await you as you use a variety of mediums. End your nights with campfires, S’mores and songs! By weeks end you would have earned the Girl Scout Junior Eco-Camper badge. It’s time to take your outdoor skills to the next level! Explore our environment as you learn to camp like a pro! From picking out the right equipment to pitching your own tent, Girl Scouts will gain the knowledge they need to be able to lead in a camping overnight. Plan your meals, cook over a fire and gaze at the stars as you disconnect from modern tech and connect with nature. Cadettes will earn their Primitive Camper badge as they Camp Like A Girl! Explore what being a counselor at Girl Scout camp is all about. As a CIT 1, you’ll learn how to engage campers of all ages. You’ll interview, observe, and assist camp staff; lead group activities including songs and games; and make a difference with other CITs.
Brownie Campers
Junior Campers
Cadette Campers
CIT 1
In Our Element June 15 - June 20
Week 3
This week is all about the outdoors, designing and making things! You will get to explore the nature as you observe and gather facts becoming an environmental scientist! The days will be filled with traditional camp activities and lots of games creating a fun filled atmosphere. From hikes, swimming and crafts to science experiments and star gazing through 10-inch telescopes, you’ll be in your element! Brownies will create a new game as the earn their Making Games badge during this week at CMJ. Time to swim, shoot arrows and participate in our paddle boat challenge as part of this elemental outdoor camp! Girl Scout Juniors will create new artwork using simple machines she’s designed and built by implementing the Engineering Design Principle. Games, songs and friendships are the foundations of this elemental week at camp! You’ll be working as a team to design and think like an engineer as you break it all down to the basics! From designing life-saving equipment to building and launching rockets this hands-on week is filled with elements from different STEM disciplines. Enjoy traditional camp activities like archery, games and campfires. By weeks end, cadettes would have earned the “Think Like an Engineer” journey badge requirements with only the take-action piece left to complete at home. This coming camp session, you’ll plan and lead activities for younger campers, including a service project. You’ll assist camp staff as you practice managing schedules, learn effective group management techniques, and help resolve conflicts. You’ll continue to serve as a role model for younger campers as you develop your leadership skills.
Brownie Campers
Junior Campers
Cadette Campers
CIT 2
Playing the Past June 22 - June 27
Week 4
Travel through time as you listen to and playout stories from the history of Camp Martha Johnston. Brownies will play games from days gone by and discover camp traditions your parents and grandparents knew. From the 1920s to today Girl Scouts have been outdoors learning skills to benefit you for years to come. This camp week is filled with experiencing past ideas and trying out new ones from crafts to camping skills! Girl Scout Brownies will earn their Girl Scouts Ways badge during this fun week of camp. Get your pioneer skills out! This week is all about exploring how girls camped at Camp Martha Johnston and learning how we camp today! Become a history sleuth as you explore throughout the week discovering old skills and putting them into place! You’ll practice your hand at crafts from days gone by and finish off with extreme tie dye. By weeks end, you’ll have earned your Junior Girl Scout Ways Badge! Camp this week is all about looking back and looking ahead! You’ll get to work on your outdoor skills while exploring the history of Camp Martha Johnston! From fire building to primitive shelters, Cadettes will get firsthand experiences in outdoor skills. Friends, crafts and S’mores will round out your week as you prepare to lead our camp ceremony marking the 100th anniversary!
Brownie Campers
Junior Campers
Cadette Campers
Camp Martha Johnston Macon, GA
Located in Columbia County on 184 acres of hilly woodland, Camp Tanglewood is a retreat into the wilderness in the heart of a city. From the low ropes course to the pool, lakes and creeks, Camp Tanglewood has something for everyone. Camp Tanglewood was also the recipient of a handicap equiped log cabin as part of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition!
There is limited space at Camp Tanglewood this year due to the devastation from Hurricane Helene. We are excited to offer an older girl exclusive camping experience!
Living Out Loud July 8 - July 11
Week 5
Cadettes
Seniors
Ambassadors
This is the older girl camp you have been waiting for! This 3-night 4-day experience will have you choosing your activities! Want to build a rocket, wood burn, or paint? You can do it here. You get to choose the activities you want! Feel like taking two or three archery classes in a day? Go for it! We want your input for your sessions! Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera app to let us know what you want to get out of your camp experience this summer! We want to hear your craziest ideas (within Safety Activity Checkpoint standards), this camp exemplifies what it means to be girl led!
North Georgia Travel Camp
Drop off at Camp Martha Johnston.
Travel Camp July 13 - July 18
Week 6
Join us for a thrilling high adventure trip to the stunning North Georgia mountains! This exciting journey is perfect for adventurous Girl Scouts in 8th through 12th grade who are eager to challenge themselves, connect with nature, and make lifelong memories. Does this sound like you? Join us for this year’s Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia travel camp! From hiking to survival, you’ll practice your new skills while exploring the great outdoors! Due to the requirements for this adventure, space is limited. Participants must be physically able to hike 3+ miles a day while carrying light gear. You must also be comfortable in deep water and heat.
Travel Camp
Please stay tuned for more information regarding schedule and packing lists!
What Do I Do When I Get There?
Let’s get started on the check-in process!
Luggage From here you will unload your camper’s luggage and place it in their designated unit area. Team members will transport your camper’s luggage to their cabin. Please note: keep camper medications with you until you meet the camp nurse and a water bottle with you at all times. Camper Check-in The camp staff will meet you at the start of the check-in process to go over any last minute detail of your camper’s stay. Wellness Screening Proceed to the wellness screening station. Every camper goes through a more in-depth wellness screening prior to each session. This includes looking at their feet and hands, talking to them about how they have been feeling and checking for head lice. Camp Nurse Touch Base Visit the camp nurse station to go over your camper’s needs regarding medications and the authorized list of over-the-counter medications you filled out on CampDoc and answer any questions you may have. Trading Post Check-in At our camp, we have a designated trading post where campers can purchase snacks and fun merchandise. On average, campers visit the trading post once a day to stock up on goodies. On average campers spend $25 for the week. See you Friday! Before you give your camper that last big hug prior to checking her in with her counselor, stop by our photo booth for a family picture. Once done, your camper will head to her Unit to pack into her cabin and meet her Unit Family. Mail Drop We’re happy to deliver care packages, notes, and treats to your Girl Scout! Please drop letters or packages for your camper with our mail team before heading out. Please label packages with child’s full name and the day you would like it delivered.
What Does My Camper’s Week Look Like?
Camp Kapers Group living is a unique experience that Girl Scouts are introduced to at camp. In addition to making new friends and being intentional about considering other’s needs, campers learn to ask for and offer help. Daily camp kapers give them the opportunity to contribute to their camp community by working together to tidy the common area and bathrooms, restock paper towels, or help sweep the lodge. Trading Post + Camp Mates Each camper will have the opportunity to visit the trading post. The trading post offers campers the opportunity to make decisions about what they want to purchase using the money you’ve given them during check-in. Money management skills will last them a lifetime! Trading post items cost between 50¢ cents and $30 and range from cabin time activities to camp apparel. Mail Time, Mail Time, Mail Tiiiiime Mail time is near and dear to every camper’s heart. Campers receive mail during lunch time in their cabin units. Mail received prior to 11 a.m. will be delivered that same day. Make it easier! Bring pre-labeled envelopes with you to the mail box at check-in or during registration purchase a Camp Care Package to be delivered Wednesday afternoon of her camp session. Unit Life A cabin unit is your camper’s “home away from home.” Campers are placed into units based upon their grade-level and camp session. Unit life includes their cook-out night, small group activities, turtle time, wake-up and bed time, and getting to know other campers and their counselors within their unit. GSHG Summer camps will maintain small unit sizes of 6-18 campers. Each unit will have the appropriate number of counselors based on Girl Scout ratios. Please note that counselors sleep in a cabin or tent within your camper’s unit, but not in the same cabin or tent as your camper. Buddies Campers are welcome to request a camp buddy with a friend who is in the same Girl Scout grade-level. We can only guarantee placement with one buddy. Buddies sleep in the same tent or cabin, hang out together during unit time and go to camp activities together. Don’t have a buddy? No problem! Most Girl Scouts come to camp without a buddy. Camp is a wonderful place for them to make new friends!
Safety at the Pool For the safety of your camper, each camper will be evaluated on their swimming skills at the beginning of their camp session. Campers are placed into swimming groups based on ability. All swimmers are under the careful supervision of a lifeguard(s) while at the pool. Campers are provided colored bands indicating their swimming abilities. The lifeguards on duty will indicate areas of the pool where Girl Scouts may swim based on their band colors.
Camper demonstrates confidence swimming 25 yards with any forward facing stroke, can tread water for 2 minutes and is able to jump in from the designated jump area
Green Band
Camper demonstrates confidence putting their head under the water and can swim 25 yards using any forward facing stroke
Yellow Band
Camper does not want to take the swim test or does not demonstrate confidence in swimming with their head above the water without touching the bottom of the pool
Red Band
Camper Communication Who doesn’t love mail? Mail is very important to campers. Letters can make or break a camp experience. Please keep news light and cheerful. Telling them about the number of fun trips they have missed or how much the family pet is missing them will only add to any feelings of home sickness. Since most letters take two to three days to arrive, try mailing a letter a couple of days prior to camp so that the mail will be waiting when they arrive. Packages of games, books, or cards are also a great idea. You may bring mail to camp check-in to be handed out during the week. Write the day of the week on the letter or package reflecting when you would like your camper to receive the mail. Mail is distributed each day during Turtle Time. Any mail that arrives for campers after they have gone home will be marked Return to Sender and sent back. Tips for mail: • Make mail positive. Encourage them to try new things and make new friends. • Ask about what they are doing at camp. • Let them know how much fun you want them to have at camp. • Include pre-addressed, stamped envelopes or postcards to remind them to send YOU mail. Stamps will also be available for purchase at the trading post.
Here’s a special surprise for reading so diligently! Travel Camp 2026 will be to Washington, D.C. for Girl Scout convention. We can’t wait to visit our nation’s capital with you! Bridging Savannah’s Bridge will also be on pause for convention.
Cell phones are not allowed at camp.
Telephone Use by Resident Campers Parents are welcome to contact the camp office at any time with questions or concerns. In general, we work to promote independence and group cohesion in campers by discouraging telephone contact during the camp session. Of course, there are exceptions. The camp staff will contact the parent/guardian if a camper is having trouble adjusting to camp life after 24 hours onsite or if there are health concerns during the session. We look forward to partnering with you to find the best solution for your camper, which may include having your camper talk with you on the phone. Due to the nature of camp, the camp staff spends the majority of their day out of the office with the camp community. The camp office is not staffed 24-hours a day. The Camp Director will make every effort to respond to your call or email within 3 hours of your correspondence. Do not send a cell phone to camp with your camper. When some campers have phones and others do not, it is a great distraction; there is increased homesickness and secret keeping. This interferes with the enjoyment of camp by all. If it is discovered that a camper does have a phone, it will be held at the camp office until they are picked up on Friday. GSHG Summer Camp Team Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s camp team is made up of youth-minded adults who are devoted to giving campers the opportunity to learn new skills, develop long-lasting values, and learn about themselves and the world around them. They share a passion for nature and outdoor living. At least two team members per group will serve as rolemodels and guides as campers experience all that camp has to offer. All team members are required to go through drug screenings, criminal background checks and pre-camp training. Team training includes first-aid, CPR, programming, outdoor skills, songs, team-building, dealing with homesickness, grade-level characteristics and MUCH more. Cell phones are allowed during the travel trip.
Please do not embarrass your child by providing a mobile device.
We will confiscate mobile devices.
At GSHG summer camps we believe strongly in meeting every camper where they are. That means building a strong foundation with both of you from now until pick up. Whether they are coming to camp for the first time, have specific dietary needs, or have a physical/emotional health need, we are committed to partnering with you to help make camp feel safe, comfortable, and the best experience yet. To do that, our health and wellness team asks key questions in the health history, reviews each health profile prior to arrival and sits down with each parent/guardian on check-in day to get to know your camper’s individual needs and make a plan for their stay at camp. Having prior knowledge about a learning difficulty, bed-wetting, ADHD, medical conditions, or a recent loss in the camper’s life makes a tremendous difference in helping us be sensitive to your camper’s needs. Talk to us! Together, we can discuss our camp’s ability to meet your Girl Scout’s needs. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your camper’s specific needs, email us at programregistrar@gshg.org. Tips for Total Wellness Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Pack a 16 ounce water bottle with your camper’s name on it. Talk with your camper about the importance of drinking three to four bottles of water a day at camp. With increased activity in the sun, campers can easily become dehydrated. Camp team members are properly trained on how much water your camper should be drinking and are committed to making sure they drink as much water as possible during their stay at camp. Apply, Apply, Apply! Pack SPF 50 or higher sunscreen in your camper’s bag. Encourage your camper to apply sunscreen at least 10 minutes before they goes out into the sun. Camp team members will always remind campers to reapply throughout the day. Other ways to protect your camper from the sun are hats and swimshirts. Rest, Rest, Rest! The first night of camp is always the latest for campers and camp team members. Everyone is excited about the start of a new adventure. After the first day, campers will be exhausted and ready for bed each night! Encourage your camper to giggle during the day time and dream the night away. Medication Administration Be sure to list all of your camper’s medications on the health history form, including over-the counter medications. Bring these with you to check-in. All medications for campers and team members are securely stored in the Health Center. • Only medications that are in the original container and are listed on the camper’s health history can be administered. • All medications, including vitamins, must be in the original container and marked clearly with the camper’s name and directions for use. Only the dosage listed on the original container will be followed at camp. How Can I Help Them Stay Healthy At Camp?
• Medication can only be administered to the person listed on the original prescription container. • After a discussion with the health care supervisor or camp directors, it may be determined that a camper who uses an inhaler on an as-needed basis may carry the inhaler in their backpack to all of their activities. The parent and health care supervisor will determine if the camper can take on this responsibility. In this situation, we recommend a second inhaler remain in the Health Center, in the event the other is misplaced. • Each counselor on our team is certified in First-Aid and CPR. First-Aid kits are readily available in all activity locations and sleeping areas of camp. Other First-Aid supplies and some over-the-counter medications (see health history in CampDoc for listing) are available for camper use, if administered by the health care supervisor in the Health Center. Please indicate in the health history form which medications the health care supervisor has • permission to dispense to your camper in the event your camper should need them. Head Lice Policy A head lice check is administered to each camper upon arrival by the camp staff. Any indication of head lice will mean immediate removal from the camp session. Campers may return to camp once they are lice free and have been cleared by the camp health supervisor. If your camper is unable to return to camp, the camper will receive a prorated refund up to half of the total camp session fee. While at camp, please discourage your camper from sharing hair brushes, combs, headbands, scarves, hats, or any other items that may come in contact with another person’s head and/or hair. For more information about head lice prevention, please visit www.headlice.org. Campers Sometimes Get Homesick Every camper misses their family, friends, and favorite pet during their stay at summer camp. Homesickness is normal behavior among both first time and experienced campers, but it usually disappears within the first two days of camp. Campers need this time to adjust to a new routine, new sleeping environment, and an increase in activities. During their first 24 hours at camp, a camper may send home a letter requesting to come home. If you receive such a letter, consider that it has taken time to reach you. By the time you have received the letter your camper has probably adjusted to camp life. We will be happy to update you on your camper’s well-being. We can be reached at programregistrar@gshg.org. After business hours, please call 229-299-8474. Occasionally campers exhibit signs of a typical homesickness. These signs include needing constant attention, clinging to adults, needing someone by their side to fall asleep, disrupting camp activities or crying constantly. In these situations the camp director will contact the parent/guardian to partner with them and make a plan for the camper, which may involve the camper going home. Camp tuition will not be refunded in the event a camper leaves camp due to homesickness. Please disclose other health-related concerns, such as bed-wetting, sleep walking, etc. on the health history form so that we can best meet the needs of your camper.
We will contact parent or guardian if a camper... • Experiences atypical homesickness • Experiences behavior challenges (see Behavior Agreement) • Experiences an allergic reaction • Spends the night in the health center or misses a day of activities • Has an acute, sudden illness • Has a temperature of 100.5 or higher • Has an active case of head lice • Exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 or has exposure to COVID-19 • Needs to be taken to Urgent Care or the hospital Or, as the camp director or health & wellness director see fit
Meals We offer a wide range of nutritionally balanced, kid friendly meals prepared by a Servsafe certified food services manager. They are: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner. Salads and fruit are available at most lunches and dinners. Seconds (and often thirds!) are available after everyone has eaten. Counselors will require each camper to drink one cup of water before drinking juice or milk.
Sunbutter (peanut free) and jelly sandwiches are also available at every meal if a camper is not willing or cannot have the dish served that meal.
If your camper has special nutritional requirements, please note that on the health history form and speak to the camp director prior to their camp session.
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Rock Wall
Floating Dock
Challenge Course
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Transparent structures were lost during Hurricane Helene; we have plans to rebuild.
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Green Cathedral
Tennis Court
Sweetwater Creek
Knife and Axe Throwing
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Hammock Pod
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Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s beloved Camp Tanglewood in Augusta sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Helene in September of 2024. Our beloved camp, which has served as a safe haven for so many Girl Scouts, is still in need of our support. While the debris has been removed from the camp grounds, the camp is still down several cabins, a bath house, a cook shelter, and other structures - it will take quite some time (and money) before Camp Tanglewood is restored to it’s pre-hurricane capacity. Materials and skilled labor are expensive and manpower/ womanpower is at a premium. In order to provide the finest possible venues for life changing outdoor experiences at an affordable price, we need your help! Help Restore Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood in Augusta, GA
Please consider making a donation to go towards rebuilding the facilities at Camp Tanglewood.
If you are looking for more ways to give back, we are also always looking for skilled volunteers who are interested in joining our Adopt a Camp Teams at each of our four camp properties.
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Camp Pricing Information
SESSION Everyone has their own path to camp! The more conversations you have with your camper the better prepared they’ll be for all the excitement. We are happy to talk through camp options so that you can make the best decision for your camper. Call or email us - 1-888-689-1912 or programregistrar@gshg.org. LEVEL
COST-May 1 $480
DATES June 1 - June 6 June 2 - June 6 June 2 - June 6 June 8 - June 13 June 8 - June 13 June 9 - June 13 June 9 - June 13
TYPE Resident Camp
LOCATION Low Girl Ex. Center Albany
Week 1
Day Camp Day Camp
$135 $135
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Week 2
Resident Camp CIT 1
CMJ CMJ Albany Columbus
$480 $315 $135 $135
Day Camp Day Camp
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Week 3
June 15 - June 20 June 15 - June 20
Resident Camp CIT 2
CMJ CMJ
$480 $315
Week 4
June 22 - June 27
Resident Camp
CMJ
$480
Week 5
July 8 - July 11 July 7 - July 11
Resident Camp Day Camp
CMJ Albany
$380 $135
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Week 6
July 13 - July 18 July 14 - July 18 July 14 - July 18
Travel Camp Day Camp Day Camp
CMJ Girl Ex. Center Columbus
$795 $135 $135
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Week 7
July 21 - July 25
Day Camp
Albany
$135
Week 8
July 28 - August 1
Day Camp
Girl Ex. Center
$135
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Price Windows: Early Bird: Regular Pricing: Late Registration:
Daisies Brownies Juniors 4th Grade
Cadettes 8th Grade+ Seniors Ambassadors
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Registration Open - February 28 March 1 - May 1 May 2 - One Week Prior to Session Start
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DISCOUNTS Early Bird
Returning Camper $20 off for a Girl Scout
Multi-Camper Household $10 off per additional camper.
Assistance We have camp scholarships! www.gshg.org
Registration submitted with deposit by February 28. $50 off for Resident and $25 off for Day.
who participated in camp in 2023.
Feel free to combine up to any two discount opportunities!
An additional $50 fee will apply for Late Registration after May 1, 2025.
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