Camp Sacajawea & Camp Amity Acres | Summer Camp at the Jersey Shore

Summer Camp 2026

Monday, June 22 – Friday, August 28

For the best experience, we recommend completing your camp registration on a desktop or laptop computer.

Memories Are Made Here!

Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea operate all summer long, register now to make incredible summer memories!

Camp is for everyone. Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! You do not need to be an active Girl Scout to register; boys are also welcome!

Cool News This Year!
We're thrilled to announce that the price of camp now includes a daily frozen treat for every camper!

Camp Open House

Discover what camp is all about ☀️ come to any of our open house sessions and save up to $100 for the entire season.

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Details

Camp Amity Acres | Waretown, NJ

Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm

Camp Sacajawea | Farmingdale, NJ

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm

Ages: Girls 3-15 years old | Boys 3-12 years old

Girls entering 8th or 9th grade are also encouraged to participate in our Camp Program Aid Leadership Experience Program!

Extended Childcare

Before Care: 7:00am - 8:30am | After Care: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Transportation

New this year! Bussing is now available as an add-on to all campers for an additional fee.

Camp Pop Up Shop

Our shop will make surprise appearances in camp throughout the summer, bringing you the latest camp gear and accessories. Check Rallyhood for the schedule and details!

Daily Activities!

Lifeguards and certified specialists are on staff to provide a safe, fun environment for every camper.

Zipline | Climbing Wall | Ropes Courses | Team Building | Archery | Arts & Crafts | Boating | Swimming* | STEAM | Hatchet Throwing Range**

*Take a dip in our cedar lake at Camp Amity Acres or make a splash in our pool at Camp Sacajawea.

**Hatchet Throwing Range is at Camp Sacajawea only.

Camp Amity Acres

Camp Sacajawea

Our camps are ACA accredited!

Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) through a certified commitment to safe, high-quality programming and facilities that meet and/or exceed industry and government standards.

Camp Sacajawea has been named one of America’s Best Summer Camps 2024 by Newsweek!

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group determined the 500 best summer camps in the U.S., categorized by state, based on social media reviews and a comprehensive survey of 15,000 parents.

With over 12,000 summer camps across the United States, we are proud to be one out of 500 nationally and one out of 24 Girl Scout camps to achieve this distinction!

Full article can be found here.

Memories Are Made Here

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Camp Amity Acres

133 Jones Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005

Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm

Camp Amity Acres give girls the space to learn and think outside the box! Located close to the Garden State Parkway in Waretown/Barnegat, New Jersey, Camp Amity Acres is open in the summer for camp days that are in operation from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Extended Care is offered from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Camp Amity Acres is open to all girls, ages 3-15, and boys, ages 3-12.

You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun, so bring a friend!

Download the Amity Acres Virtual Tour
(Open the tour and click the icons to "walk" through camp)

Camp Sacajawea

242 Adelphia Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm

Camp Sacajawea is a great place for a girl to unlock her full potential and discover all the outdoor adventures that await her! Located on 144 wooded acres in Farmingdale, New Jersey, Camp Sacajawea is open in the summer for camp days that are in operation from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Extended Care offered from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Camp Sacajawea is open to all girls, ages 3-15, and boys, ages 3-12.

You don't have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun, so bring a friend!

Download the Sacajawea Virtual Tour
(Open the tour and click the icons to "walk" through camp)

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Camp Amity Acres

133 Jones Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005

Camp Sacajawea

242 Adelphia Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Pricing

Camp Pricing

	Camp Amity Acres			Camp Sacajawea
Camp Experiences	Price	4 day	3 day	Price	4 day	3 day
Basic Camp/Boys/Fireflies	$315.00	$285.00	$255.00	$385.00	$345.00	$320.00
Specialty Camp Experiences	$450.00			$450.00
3-Night Stay	$550.00			$550.00
CPA Leadership Experience (Girls Only)	$540.00			$540.00

After Camp Adventures	Price
Campfire	$50.00
Campfire with Overnight (Grade 4+)	$65.00
Family BBQ Guests	$15.00

Extended Care	Price
Before Care (Daily Rate)	$25.00
After Care (Daily Rate)	$25.00
Full Week Extended Care (AM & PM)	$200.00

Transportation	Price
Bussing (per week \| 5 days*)	$85.00**

*The weekly transportation fee is a flat rate and does not change based on the number of days a camper attends.

**Due to the holiday, Camp Week 2 will be closed on July 3rd. The bussing fee for this shortened week will be $75.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available only to currently registered Girl Scouts in Kindergarten and above. Proof of need is required. Assistance is intended to help families with the cost of full-week camp sessions and extended care, if applicable. Please note: Financial assistance is not available for boys, Fireflies, shortened camp weeks, specialty camps, or any add-on programs.

Please Note: If you have applied for financial assistance, your application has been placed on our waitlist. A member of our team is currently reviewing your submission and will contact you shortly with a decision.

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Join our amazing team!

There is no job better than working at summer camp! Both Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea are now hiring for the 2026 season for various positions (i.e. Lifeguards, Counselors, Activity Specialist, and more), training and certifications offered.

Get outdoors this summer and help campers experience new adventures, and build friendships. Camp experiences offer incredible skill-building and leadership opportunities, allowing you to learn and develop talents that will enhance your job marketability.

Interested candidates can apply here and complete a “New Staff” form for either Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea."

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Take advantage of our biggest registration discounts!

Camp Launch Discount: Between November 1, 2025 and November 15, 2025, receive $30 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week.

Attend an Open House: When you register for camp within the first 48 hours after attending one of our Open House events, you’ll receive $10 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week.

Attend Camper Reunion: When you register for camp within the first 48 hours after attending our Camper Reunion event, you’ll receive $25 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week.

Leader Discount: Girl Scout leaders may receive $20 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week.

Sibling Discount: Your second child may receive $10 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week. Your third child+ may receive $15 off.

Financial assistance: is available only to currently registered Girl Scouts in Kindergarten and above. Proof of need is required. Assistance is intended to help families with the cost of full-week camp sessions and extended care, if applicable. Please note: Financial assistance is not available for boys, Fireflies, shortened camp weeks, specialty camps, or any add-on programs. Please Note: If you have applied for financial assistance, your application has been placed on our waitlist. A member of our team is currently reviewing your submission and will contact you shortly with a decision.

Discount offers may not be combined and are only applicable when you register for full weeks of camp.

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🔍 Discover FREE Camp Experiences!

Meet camp staff, learn about our exciting plans for the year, ask questions and discover all there is to know about camp at an open house.

Or gather around the campfire, roast a hot dog and make your own s'mores before you take an evening tour around our camp and discover all that our Summer Day Camp Program has to offer at our S'mores & So Much More events!

SAVE when you attend: When you register for camp within the first 48 hours after attending one of our events, you’ll receive $10 off any full week sessions of Basic Camp, Boy’s Camp, and/or Fireflies, per camper, per week. Certain exclusions apply.*

When: 🗓️
Camp Amity Acres Open House
Monday, April 27 • 5pm – 7pm

Camp Sacajawea Open House
Tuesday, April 28 • 5pm – 7pm

Camp Sacajawea Open House
Saturday, May 9 •11am – 2pm

Camp Amity Acres Open House
Saturday, May 9 •11am – 2pm

Camp Sacajawea's S'mores & So Much More
Thursday, May 14 • 5pm – 7pm

Camp Sacajawea's S'mores & So Much More
Wednesday, May 20 • 5pm – 7pm

Camp Sacajawea's S'mores & So Much More
Tuesday, May 26 • 5pm – 7pm

Camp Sacajawea's S'mores & So Much More
Tuesday, June 2 • 5pm – 7pm

Camp Sacajawea's S'mores & So Much More
Wednesday, June 10 • 5pm – 7pm

*Discount offers may not be combined and are only applicable when you register for full weeks of camp.

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Join Rallyhood

We're using the Rallyhood platform to be your essential source for everything camp. Get real-time updates, critical alerts, and camper photos all in one simple, centralized spot. Sign-up instructions will be emailed after registration!

Seasonal Fee

A one-time $60 non-refundable seasonal fee is required upon registration for ALL campers. All girls who are not already registered Girl Scout members will be provided with an active Girl Scout membership through September 30, 2026. With their new membership, they may register for and enjoy any and all grade appropriate programming GSJS offers through the end of September! If a girl is a registered Girl Scout for the 2025-2026 membership year, this fee will be credited to your camp balance. If you have paid in full for your camp season at initial registration, your account will be reimbursed.

Change Fees

A $15 change fee will be charged to camper accounts for each change to a camper’s schedule made after June 15, 2026. Please note that all change requests must be submitted no later than Thursday of the week prior. Requests received after this deadline will not be accommodated unless they include a doctor’s note. Change Request Form

Payments and Medical Information

A non-refundable deposit reserves your spot at camp when you choose our payment plan ($35 per week at Camp Amity Acres, and $50 per week at Camp Sacajawea). All outstanding balances must be reconciled, and all required forms and medical information must be completed two weeks before a camper’s first day at camp. After this date, a $25 late fee will be charged to your account for either or both late payment and/or late form completion.

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are refundable* if made by March 1, 2026. Starting March 2, 2026, your deposit is non-refundable. All payments made to camp are non-refundable after June 1, 2026, excluding medical exceptions. Refunds for medical reasons will be honored only if accompanied by a physician’s statement in writing that explicitly states when and why your child cannot participate. In the event of camp closures for 3 or more days in a week, a 50% refund will be provided. Refunds WILL NOT be given for days missed and cannot be transferred to another week.

*With the exclusion of the Seasonal Fee.

Health and Safety

If a child is ill, has a fever, is vomiting, or experiencing diarrhea, the camper MUST be picked-up in a timely manner and cannot return to camp until they are symptom-free for 24 hours without medication. Duration subject to change based on updated guidelines from the American Camp Association and/or the CDC.

Drop-off & Pick-up

Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up are carpool-line style with mandatory ID checks daily at pick-up.

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We're thrilled to announce that getting to camp just got a whole lot easier. You asked, and we delivered: Camp bussing is officially here!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your seat.

Bus Stop Locations Include:

To Camp Amity Acres (Weeks 1–10):

GSJS Service Center (Old Freehold Road, Toms River)
St Mary's of the Pines (Bishop Lane, Manahawkin)
Gille Park (Lacey)

To Camp Sacajawea (Weeks 2–9):

Tinton Falls Cooperative (Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls)
Matawan United Methodist Church (S Atlantic Avenue, Matawan)
Tower Hill Church (Harding Road, Red Bank)
Brookdale Community College (Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)

Important Bus Policy

Full-Week (5 day) Commitment Only: Transportation is only offered as a full-week option. The $85 cost is the same regardless of whether a camper attends 3, 4, or 5 days, as we must reserve a seat for them for the entire week.

Week 2 will be a shortened 4 day week due to the holiday and will cost $75.

Bus Availability by Camp

Transportation will be offered:

Camp Amity Acres | Weeks 1 - 9
Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 2 - 9

Transportation	Price
Bussing (per week \| 5 days*)	$85.00**

*The weekly transportation fee is a flat rate and does not change based on the number of days a camper attends.

**Due to the holiday, Camp Week 2 will be closed on July 3rd. The bussing fee for this shortened week will be $75.

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Click on the Register Now / Camper Login Button

Please note: For the best experience, we recommend completing camp registration on a desktop or laptop computer. The registration system works most smoothly on a larger screen.

From there you will be brought to our NEW Campsite system.

Existing 2025 Camp Families: Please click “What’s my password?” to reset your password and log into your existing account.
New Families: You will be prompted to create a new account upon registration.

Once you are logged in your will be sent to your Parent Dashboard.

To get started, go to the drop-down menu on the left side of your screen.
Select Enrollment and click Add a Camper.
Once your camper is added, choose Enroll for 2026 and follow the steps to select your weeks and specialty camps. You can also add options such as before and after care, campfire, and transportation.

Please note: All required forms must be completed at least two weeks before the start of your camper’s first week. Forms can be found in the drop-down menu.

Reserve your spot!

Your camper will not be officially registered until you complete Step 5 and check out. A deposit is required to hold your camper’s spot.
Each camp week must be paid in full two weeks before the start of that session (for example, if your camper is registered for Week 6, the balance must be paid before the start of Week 4).

If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-785-2090, email us at customercare@gsFun.org, or start a live chat on our website.

To request changes to your reservation, please visit gsFun.org/changerequest and complete the Change Request Form. Note: Charges may apply depending on the nature of the change. All change requests must be submitted no later than Thursday of the week prior. Requests received after this deadline will not be accommodated unless they include a doctor’s note.

2026 Summer Schedule

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Basic Camp: It’s not basic; it’s extraordinary! Girls entering (K-8) are invited to enjoy a full outdoor experience filled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities. Full week (5-day), 4-day, and 3-day options are available!

Fireflies: Boys & girls (ages 3 & 4) light up camp with their excitement and enthusiasm as they enjoy a fun-filled outdoor experience designed just for them! Full week (5-day), 4-day, and 3-day options are available!

Boys Camp: Together in our boys unit, boys (ages 5-12) are invited to enjoy a full-week, outdoor experience filled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities. Full week (5-day), 4-day, and 3-day options are available!

Specialty Experiences: Available for grades ranging from K-8, specialty experiences are offered certain weeks of camp to add even more fun! Experiences include cooking, robotics, arts & crafts, and more. Campers enrolled will enjoy a half day of Basic Camp activities and a half day of the Specialty. There is no need to add Basic Camp as well as the Specialty Camp Experience in the same week of the same child.

3-Night Stay: For girls entering grades 4+; begin a traditional day in camp on Monday and return Tuesday with an overnight bag, to spend the next three nights with friends and staff in our beautiful camps.

Camp Amity Acres | Week 5 | July 20-24
Camp Sacajawea | Week 8 | August 10-14

Camp Program Aid (CPA) Leadership Experience: Take part in this two-week CPA Training as the first step to becoming a future counselor. This is a progression-based experience that teaches outdoor skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 4 & 5 | July 7-18

Camp Program Aid (CPA) Mentorship: Girls who complete their 2026 CPA Leadership Experience are eligible to apply for up to two weeks of mentoring this summer. Those who completed the program in previous years (2024-2025) may apply for up to three weeks.

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Week 1 | June 22-26*

Passport to Adventure | Travel the world without ever leaving camp! Explore new countries and continents by experiencing their games, traditional art, music, and food.

*Camp begins June 24th for Camp Sacajawea; enjoy a shortened week of 3 days in camp.

Week 2 | June 29 - July 2**

'76 to '26- a Celebration of Our Nation | Party Like It's 1776! A week-long patriotic birthday bash celebrating the nation's anniversary.

**Camp closed July 4th, enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 3 | July 6 – 10

Legends of Lost Treasures | X Marks the Spot! Grab your compass and map; become daring adventurers and clever codebreakers hunt for hidden riches and lost legends.
Specialty Experiences | Picasso's Palate | Explore the colorful world of art! Campers will sample a full palate of artistic expression, trying a different medium each day: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media. Inspired by famous artists, they’ll try out bold brushstrokes, playful textures, and imaginative designs.

Week 4 | July 13 – 17

Stay for a Spell | Spellbinding wonders await! Enter a world of magic and mystery where broomsticks fly, potions bubble, and spells spark imagination. Grab your cloaks and wands!
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

Week 5 | July 20 – 24

Let's Glow | Neon outfits and fluorescent fun! Get ready for a burst of bold colors and electrifying reactions leading to a full-volume party!
3 Night-Stay (Grades 4+)
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)

Week 6 | July 27 – 31

Make a Splash | Dive into the wide world of water! From the ocean deep to our local lakes, we'll explore all its forms and the creatures that call it home. Get ready a swimmingly good time!
Specialty Experiences | Curiosity Quest Curious minds will STEAM through plenty of messy, hands-on experiments, fizzing chemical reactions, and creative engineering challenges, all while using the Scientific Method.

Week 7 | August 3 – 7

Wicked & Wonderful | Disney's heroes and villains meet at camp this week to inspire teamwork and creativity, encouraging each unique character to shine.

Week 8 | August 10 – 14

Paleontology Pioneers | A dino-mite adventure through time! Campers will stomp, chomp, and explore all week with dinosaur games and caveman crafts.

Week 9 | August 17 – 21

Big Top Bonanza | Step right up! The circus is back in town, and you're the star! Grab a ticket for a week of acrobatic skills, classic carnival games, favorite snacks, and country art.
Specialty Experiences | Thrills of the Theater Step into the spotlight and sharpen your performance skills in acting, movement, and stagecraft, culminating in a full performance for family and friends.

Week 10 | August 24 – 28

Aloha to Summer | It's a tropical twist to close out summer! Join us for beach party fun with leis and Hawaiian shirts to savor our last few days before we say "Aloha!"

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Week 1 | June 22-26*

Passport to Adventure | Travel the world without ever leaving camp! Explore new countries and continents by experiencing their games, traditional art, music, and food.

*Camp begins 6/24 for Camp Sacajawea; enjoy a shortened week of 3 days in camp.

Week 2 | June 29 - July 2**

'76 to '26- a Celebration of Our Nation | Party Like It's 1776! A week-long patriotic birthday bash celebrating the nation's anniversary.

**Camp closed July 4th, enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 3 | July 6 – 10

Legends of Lost Treasures | X Marks the Spot! Grab your compass and map; become daring adventurers and clever codebreakers hunt for hidden riches and lost legends.

Week 4 | July 13 – 17

Stay for a Spell | Spellbinding wonders await! Enter a world of magic and mystery where broomsticks fly, potions bubble, and spells spark imagination. Grab your cloaks and wands!
Specialty Experiences | County Fair Crafting This week, campers will prepare and be eligible to enter their best crafting projects for competition in the annual Monmouth County Fair.
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

Week 5 | July 20 – 24

Let's Glow | Neon outfits and fluorescent fun! Get ready for a burst of bold colors and electrifying reactions leading to a full-volume party!
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)

Week 6 | July 27 – 31

Make a Splash | Dive into the wide world of water! From the ocean deep to our local lakes, we'll explore all its forms and the creatures that call it home. Get ready a swimmingly good time!

Week 7 | August 3 – 7

Wicked & Wonderful | Disney's heroes and villains meet at camp this week to inspire teamwork and creativity, encouraging each unique character to shine.
Specialty Experiences | Thrills of the Theater Step into the spotlight and sharpen your performance skills in acting, movement, and stagecraft, culminating in a full performance for family and friends.

Week 8 | August 10 – 14

Paleontology Pioneers | A dino-mite adventure through time! Campers will stomp, chomp, and explore all week with dinosaur games and caveman crafts.
3 Night-Stay (Grades 4+)

Week 9 | August 17 – 21

Big Top Bonanza | Step right up! The circus is back in town, and you're the star! Grab a ticket for a week of acrobatic skills, classic carnival games, favorite snacks, and country art.
Specialty Experiences | Curiosity Quest Curious minds will STEAM through plenty of messy, hands-on experiments, fizzing chemical reactions, and creative engineering challenges, all while using the Scientific Method.

Week 10 | August 24 – 28

Aloha to Summer | It's a tropical twist to close out summer! Join us for beach party fun with leis and Hawaiian shirts to savor our last few days before we say "Aloha!"

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Older Girl Leadership Opportunities

For girls entering 8th grade and above, leadership experiences are available during specific weeks of camp.

Camp Program Aide (CPA) Leadership Experience

For girl entering 8th or 9th grade. Take part in this two-week CPA leadership training, including the first steps toward becoming camp staff. This is a progression-based experience that includes learning outdoor skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 4 & 5 | July 13-24

Camp Program Aide (CPA) Mentorship*

Returning CPAs are eligible to share their leadership and outdoor skills with younger campers under the guidance of experienced camp staff. Must apply at gsFun.org/careers.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Any week of camp

*Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed the CPA Leadership Experience two-week session prior to applying.

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Campfire

Includes themed activities with snack, swimming (weather permitting), and dinner.

Camp Amity Acres | Thursday Nights | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Camp Sacajawea | Wednesday Nights | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Family BBQ Nights

Families are welcome to join their campers for our campfire nights. Check out the camp shop while you're here!

Camp Amity Acres | Weeks 2 & 8 | Wed, July 1 & Thu, August 13
Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 3 & 9 | Wed, July 8 & Wed, August 19

One-Night Overnight

For girls in grades 4+.

Camp Amity Acres | Thursday Nights | Weeks 2 - 9 Only
Camp Sacajawea | Wednesday Nights | Weeks 2 - 9 Only

Week 2 Campfire, Family BBQ, and One-Night Overnight will be moved to Wednesday, July 1st for Camp Amity Acres.

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Camper Reunion

Reunite with some of your camp friends and favorite counselors and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for summer 2024!

Camp Sacajawea | Saturday, January 10, 2026 • 12pm - 3pm

Camp Amity Acres | Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 12pm - 3pm

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Volunteer Opportunities

Roll up your sleeves and help us keep our camps in tip-top shape! We’ll rake leaves, clean out tents, and more! Bring your backyard tools; we’ll serve up hotdogs and snacks! All are welcome; girls will earn a Fun Patch and service hours.

Tree Promise

Join us as we keep our commitment to GSUSA’s Tree Promise and conservation efforts as we plant hundreds of trees in camp. We’ll have hot dogs over the fire for all who come to help plant trees. Bring your shovel and gardening gloves.

Date to be determined.

Dungaree Day

Roll up your sleeves and help us keep our camps in tip-top shape! We’ll rake leaves, clean out tents, and more! Bring your backyard tools; we’ll serve up hotdogs and snacks!

Date to be determined.

Discover Girl Scout Camp

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Earn Girl Scout Badges

Girls have the opportunity to work on and earn their favorite Girl Scout badges! Designed for girls in grade levels (K-8); earn a new badge each week, to discover something new and take her passions to the next level. We do not offer badges week 10.

Daises (K-1) | Brownies (2-3) | Juniors (4-5) | Cadettes (6-8)

Learn more about each badge at girlscouts.org/badgeexplorer

Week	Daisies (K-1)	Brownies (2-3)	Juniors (4-5)	Cadettes (6-8)
Jun 22 - 26	Animal Observer	Senses	Practice with Purpose	Animal Helpers
Jun 29 - July 2	Fun with Movement	Democracy	Democracy	Democracy
July 6 - Jul 10	Shapes in Nature	Numbers in Nature	Numbers in Nature	Trees
Jul 13 - 17	Art and Design	Bugs	Scribe	Comic Artist
Jul 20 - 24	Create and Innovate	Create and Innovate	Create and Innovate	Public Speaker
Jul 27 - 31	Good Neighbor	First Aid	First Aid	First Aid
Aug 3 - 7	Automotive Design	Automotive Design	Automotive Design	Eating for You
Aug 10 - 14	Money Explorer	Budding Entrepreneur	Independence	Babysitter
Aug 17 - 21	Buddy Camper	Girl Scout Way	Girl Scout Way	Girl Scout Way

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Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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On my honor, I will try:

To serve God* and my country,

To help people at all times,

And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

*Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

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I will do my best to be

honest and fair,

friendly and helpful,

considerate and caring,

courageous and strong,

and responsible for what I say and do,

and to respect myself and others,

respect authority,

use resources wisely,

make the world a better place,

and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

For Parents & Guardians

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A $15 change fee will be charged to camper accounts for each change to a camper’s schedule made after June 15, 2026.

Please note that all change requests must be submitted no later than Thursday of the week prior. Requests received after this deadline will not be accommodated unless they include a doctor’s note.

Request a change here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/82902674d35668e97715a77e18680d0b?r=use1

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For parents thinking about enrolling their children in camp, now is the time to explore the wide variety of options for outdoor fun and adventure.

To help families navigate the summer camp journey, our team at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has developed steps to take and questions to ask based on our insights and experience operating outdoor day camps for over 50 years.

Map Out Your Family & Child’s Needs

Before you even begin scoping out camps, think about your child’s interests and the kind of camp experiences that will help your child thrive. Also consider your family’s needs in terms of camp hours, opening and closing dates, distance, transportation, availability of meals and snacks, and extended care options.

Establishing your needs and preferences ahead of time will help guide you and keep you focused on the best match for your child and family.

Do Some Research

Once you’ve identified the camps that you’re interested in, do some research. Visit the camp websites. Find out about tuition fees and what’s included. Do they offer financial assistance? Check out reviews and testimonials on the Internet, and, most important, get direct feedback from friends and neighbors whose children attended.

Visit & Explore

Next, schedule appointments for your family and future camper to visit the camps, meet the staff, and get a flavor for a typical day at camp, including the mix of activities, camp schedule and traditions. Find out if child will be able to make choices about activities and interests at camp. Be sure to determine the camp’s ratio of staff to campers and whether your camper will remain with the same group all day.

Before you head out to camp, jot down your questions. Here are several to help you gauge health and safety, staff experience and training:

Check Out Health & Safety Guidelines

Is the camp accredited by the American Camp Association? ACA provides a seal of approval to over 2,400 camps that meet nearly 300 standards.
Does the camp have a health supervisor? What are the supervisor’s credentials?
How does the camp accommodate children who have special health needs, such as allergies, asthma, or diabetes?
Do counselors and other camp staff have necessary certifications for CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, archery, boating and other activities?

Evaluate the Camp Team

Does the camp conduct criminal background checks on staff and camp counselors?
How does the camp ensure that high-quality staff is selected?
Is staff trained to provide social and emotional support?
How does the staff handle discipline? Are positive reinforcement and redirection utilized?
How does the camp communicate with parents/guardians?

Finally, be sure to take notes about each camp and capture your impressions to help with your decision. It’s never been more important for them to get outside and explore nature.

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Summer camp gives children the space to explore nature, time to connect in person with other kids and positive role models, and the opportunity to embrace outdoor adventures like swimming, hiking, climbing, and boating.

For more than 50 years, our camps at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have helped shape thousands of girls, giving them life skills and lasting memories of friendships that began around the campfire and blossomed on hikes through the woods.

Every year campers express how much fun they have at camp making friends and trying new activities. And parents remind us of the many ways that children thrive and grow in courage, confidence, and character at summer camp.

In an era when children are spending so much time apart and on their phones, our camp team at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore would like to share a few of the many benefits that children gain from joining a summer camp community:

Connecting to Nature and Friends

At camp, kids unplug from cell phones and digital devices and connect to outdoor experiences and to one another. Exploring the outdoors gives children an appreciation for nature, stirs their imagination, ignites their creativity, and supports healthy development. Interacting with new friends teaches kids to cultivate relationships, broaden their perspectives and build bridges of understanding.

Developing Confidence, Self- Esteem and Resilience

Children take on new challenges at camp every day, which helps boost their self-esteem and self-confidence. It’s a place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves and to try new things. Even if they fall short, they are supported by a caring community. Encouraging children to face challenges and take risks in a safe, supportive environment helps build resiliency.

Engaging with Positive Role Models

As a close-knit community away from home and school, summer camp introduces children to many different role models. Camp counselors and counselors in training (CIT) are often young adults and high school students who children easily relate to. Kids look up to these motivating mentors, who model what it means to be a strong leader as they guide their camp groups through daily activities. For many campers, this is where their own leadership journey begins.

Summer is an opportunity for children to break away from screens and get outdoors to discover nature.

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Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and camp operators across the Garden State are busy preparing for a safe and exciting summer for children.

To help families prepare their children for summer camp, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore camp team, including our therapy advisor, has some tips to share for a strong start to adventures under the big summer sky:

Be Upbeat About Camp

In the weeks leading up to the first day of camp, chat with your kids about the fun and adventure they will be experiencing. Help them envision what a day of camp will be like from drop-off to pick-up. Get them excited about the choice of activities, the weekly themes and treasured camp traditions. And if they haven’t already visited the camp, now is a good time.

Talk About Safety

Be sure to go over the latest safety guidelines with your children, reinforcing that camp is a place where they will be safe.

Create a Transition Plan

Families can create a smooth transition to summer camp much like they do for the first day of school. Adjust the kids’ bedtime and wake-up schedule the week before camp begins. When shopping for camp gear and clothes, let the kids chose their water bottle, backpack, bathing suit and towel. Replace screen time with family walks through the neighborhood or area parks to refocus children’s senses and increase their mindfulness.

We look forward to giving them an unforgettable summer to explore, dream, grow and thrive outdoors - and the opportunity to just be kids.

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