Camp is Calling!

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Summer Camp 2023

Monday, June 19, 2023 – Friday, August 25, 2023


Camp is Calling!  

Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea operate all summer long and are open to ALL girls ages 3-15, and boys, ages 3-12. Bring a friend for an unforgettable summer!

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Camp Amity Acres | Waretown, NJ

Monday, June 19, 2023 – Friday, August 18, 2023 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm

Camp Sacajawea | Farmingdale, NJ

Monday, June 19, 2023 – Friday, August 25, 2023 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm

Extended Childcare

Before Care: 7:00am - 9:00am | After Care: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Camp is for everyone. Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem!

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

Choose your Adventure!  

Lifeguards and trained 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

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

 

Our camps are ACA accredited!

ACA standards focus on program quality, health, safety, and risk management practices.

Camp Sacajawea has been named one of America’s Best Summer Camps 2023 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. 

Camp is Calling

Camp Amity Acres

133 Jones Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005

Monday, June 19, 2023 – Friday, August 18, 2023 | 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

Monday, June 19, 2023 – Friday, August 25, 2023 | 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)

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 2023 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."

Take advantage of our biggest registration discounts!

When you register for camp within the first 48hrs after attending one of our Open Houses, Virtual Info Sessions, Camper Reunion or Family Fun Fest; you’ll receive $10 off any full week of basic camp, per camper, per week.

Camp Launch Discount: Between September 30, 2022 and November 15, 2022, receive $30 off any full week of camp, per camper, per week or up to $300 for the entire summer.

Leader Discount: Girl Scout leaders receive $20 off any full week of camp, per daughter, per week.

Sibling Discount: A second child will receive $10 off any full week of camp, per week. A third child+ will receive $15 off for any full week of camp, per week.

Financial Assistance: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore believes ALL girls should experience the magic of summer camp. Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify. Please click here to apply.

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

Discover our Camp Open Houses

Meet camp staff, learn about our exciting plans for the year, ask questions and discover all there is to know about camp! 

 

Camp Amity Acres

Camp Sacajawea

Virtual Summer Camp Parent Info Session

Put on your digital hiking boots and join us for a virtual info session to learn more about Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s summer camps: Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea. 

Family Fun Fest at Camp Sacajawea

Come experience the outdoors at our beautiful Camp Sacajawea for a day of family fun!

Try your hand at some favorite camp activities including boating, archery, crafting, and so much more! Sign up to reserve your activity time slots during check-in. Don’t forget to pack your lunch for a family picnic! Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Be sure to bring your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day!

May 6 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Choose your Adventure!

Basic Camp: Girls entering (K-8) are invited to enjoy a full-week (5 days), outdoor experience filled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities.

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!

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.

Mini Camp: Can’t come for a full week? We have 3 or 4 day options; mini camps are open to girls, boys, and fireflies.

Specialty Experiences: Available for grades ranging from K-8, specialty experiences are offered certain weeks of camp to add even more fun!

3-Night Stay: For girls entering grades 4-8 - 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 18-21

Camp Sacajawea | Week 6 | July 25-28

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 10-21

CPA Specialization: Upon successful completion of the CPA Leadership Experience, girls have the option to shadow senior staff and learn more about specialized activities that include archery, adventure elements, aquatics and more.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Week 7 | July 31 – August 4

Performing Arts: (Camp Sacajawea only) Girls entering grades 4-8 are invited to this two-week program where they will learn all about character development, blocking, tone of voice, and basic set design. Campers and counselors will end the week creating an afternoon performance to allow their newfound artistry to shine!

Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 8 & 9 | August 7-18

Week 1 | June 19-23

  • Indy’s Camp Adventure | Attention treasure hunters - it's time for an archaeological adventure this week!

Week 2 | June 26-30

  • Infinity & Beyond | Bring your animated favorites to life in camp this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Pollock’s Palette | Are you the next Jackson Pollock or Pablo Picasso? Join us for a week of abstract and wearable art projects. (Girls entering Grades K-8)

Week 3 | July 3-7*

  • Holiday Celebrations | Celebrate a year of holidays in a week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Campfire Cooks | Who doesn’t love food, campfires, and fun? Plan and create a campfire feast as they learn safe outdoor cooking skills and special cooking techniques! (Girls entering Grades K-8)
  • *Camp Closed July 4 | Mini Camp: enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 4 | July 10-14

  • Puppet Parade | Friendly and furry monsters are all over camp this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Claymation Animation | Learn the basics of stop-motion animation by creating original clay characters and bringing them to life! (Girls entering Grades K-8)
  • CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

Week 5 | July 17-21

  • Wizarding World | Friendly and furry monsters are all over camp this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Three-Night Overnight | 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. (Girls entering Grades 4-8)
  • CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)

Week 6 | July 24-28

  • Under the Sea | Calling all mermaids and sharks! Take a deep breath and dive into a swimmingly good summer adventure. 

Week 7 | July 31-August 4

  • Fairies, Gnomes, & More | Wish upon some fairy dust to visit the enchanted forest of camp.
  • Specialty Experience: Bath & Body Workshop | Make everything you need for a spa day at home. (Girls entering Grades 4-8)
  • CPA Specialization

Week 8 | August 7-11

  • Australian Outback | G'day mate, the outback is full of fun and adventure this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Pollock’s Palette | Are you the next Jackson Pollock or Pablo Picasso? Join us for a week of abstract and wearable art projects. (Girls entering Grades K-8)

Week 9 | August 14-18

  • Wild, Wild, West | Yippee ki yay! Grab your cowboy hat and join us at camp.

Week 1 | June 19-23

  • Indy’s Camp Adventure | Attention treasure hunters - it's time for an archaeological adventure this week!

Week 2 | June 26-30

  • Infinity & Beyond | Bring your animated favorites to life in camp this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: DIY Tie-Dye | Create your own tie-dye designs! (Girls entering Grades K-8)

Week 3 | July 3-7*

  • Holiday Celebrations | Celebrate a year of holidays in a week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Camp Cookout Creations | Discover the secrets of our highly acclaimed camp cookout recipes! (Girls entering Grades K-8)
  • Specialty Experiences: Simply Oh Sew Sweet Seamstresses | Learn basic sewing skills. (Girls entering Grades 4-8)
  • *Camp Closed July 4 | Mini Camp: enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 4 | July 10-14

  • Puppet Parade | Friendly and furry monsters are all over camp this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Disney Parks Dining | Learn the secret recipes to Disney Parks foods. (Girls entering Grades K-8)
  • CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

Week 5 | July 17-21

  • Wizarding World | Friendly and furry monsters are all over camp this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Cake Creations | Learn to bake creative cakes! (Girls entering Grades K-8)
  • CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)

Week 6 | July 24-28

  • Under the Sea | Calling all mermaids and sharks! Take a deep breath and dive into a swimmingly good summer adventure. 
  • Specialty Experiences: Three-Night Overnight | 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. (Girls entering Grades 4-8)
  • Specialty Experiences: Cupcake Wars | Learn to bake creative, professional style cupcakes. (Girls entering Grades K-8)

Week 7 | July 31-August 4

  • Fairies, Gnomes, & More | Wish upon some fairy dust to visit the enchanted forest of camp.
  • CPA Specialization

Week 8 | August 7-11

  • Australian Outback | G'day mate, the outback is full of fun and adventure this week!
  • Specialty Experiences: Performing Arts (Week 1 of 2) | A two-week program learning all about character development, blocking, tone of voice, and basic set design. Campers and counselors will end the week creating an afternoon performance to allow their newfound artistry to shine! (Girls entering Grades 4-8)

Week 9 | August 14-18

  • Wild, Wild, West | Yippee ki yay! Grab your cowboy hat and join us at camp.
  • Specialty Experiences: Performing Arts (Week 2 of 2) | Learn all about character development, blocking, tone of voice, and basic set design. Campers and counselors will end the week creating an afternoon performance to allow their newfound artistry to shine! (Girls entering Grades 4-8)

Week 10 | August 21-25*

  • Camp Rewind | A final week of camp filled with all your favorite activities and more!
  • *Camp Sacajawea Only
Older Girl Leadership Opportunities

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

 
 
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 10-21

CPA Specialization 

Upon successful completion of the CPA Leadership Experience, girls have the option to shadow senior staff and learn more about specialized activities that include archery, adventure elements, aquatics and more.

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Week 7 | July 31 – August 4

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 successfully complete the CPA Leadership Experience

Campfire

Includes activities, swim (weather permitting), snack, 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.

  • Camp Amity Acres | Weeks 2 & 8 | Thu, June 29 & Thu, Aug 10
  • Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 4 & 9 | Wed, July 12 & Wed, Aug 16
One-Night Overnight

For girls in grades 4+.

  • Camp Amity Acres | Thursday Nights
  • Camp Sacajawea | Wednesday Nights
Spend your Spring Break with School’s Out!

Schools out! Take a break from the classroom and join us in camp this spring break. Explore the great outdoors and participate in a daily schedule that mirrors our unique summer camp activities.

Camp Amity Acres | April 11 & 12
Camp Sacajawea | April 13 & 14
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 & Dungaree Day

Camp Sacajawea | March 25 | 10:00am – 2:30pm

Dungaree Day

Camp Amity Acres | April 15 | 10:00am – 2:30pm

Discover Girl Scout Camp

Earn Girl Scout Badges

Girls have the opportunity to work on and earn their favorite Girl Scout badges! Earn a new badge each week; designed for each grade level (K-8) to discover something new and take her passions to the next level.

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

Learn more about each badge at girlscouts.org/badgeexplorer

Week 1 | June 19-23

  • D - Make the World a Better Place (Rosie’s Story)    
  • B - Hiker         
  • J - Social Butterfly      
  • C – Trailblazing

Week 2 | June 26-30

  • D - Clover Petal Use Resources Wisely
  • B - Space Science Adventure
  • J - Space Science Investigators
  • C - Space Science Researcher

Week 3 | July 3-7

  • D - Gloria Petal Respect Myself and Others
  • B - Making Games
  • J - Playing the Past
  • C - Field Day

Week 4 | July 10-14

  • D - Sunny Petal Friendly and Helpful
  • B - My Best Self
  • J - Staying Fit
  • C - Eating for You

Week 5 | July 17-21

  • D - Tula Petal Courageous and Strong
  • B - Fair Play
  • J - Shapes in Nature
  • C - Good Sportsmanship

Week 6 | July 24-28

  • D - Mari Petal Responsible for What I Say and Do
  • B - Making Friends
  • J - Animal Habitats
  • C - Comic Artist

Week 7 | July 31-August 4

  • D - Respect Authority (Gerri’s Story)
  • B - Eco Friend
  • J - Eco Camper
  • C - Eco Trekker

Week 8 | August 7-11

  • D - Lupe Petal Honest and Fair
  • B - Outdoor Adventurer
  • J - Outdoor Art Explorer
  • C - Outdoor Art Apprentice Drawing

Week 9 | August 14-18

  • D - Vi Petal Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout
  • B - Dancer
  • J - Drawing
  • C - Public Speaker
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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.

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.
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