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

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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 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

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Week 1 | June 16-19*

A Bug’s Life | Are you ready for some creepy crawlers!?! Beetles, fireflies, and bees, oh my! Let the summer fun emerge from its winter coccoon- the secret life of bugs unfolds this week!

*Camp closed June 20th in observance of Juneteenth; enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 2 | June 23-27

Arctic Adventures | It's hot outside, so let's think snowflakes, snowmen, snowball fights and all your favorite cold weather activities. Even though polar bears and penguins live on opposite poles, this week we will celebrate them together with frosty festivities!
Specialty Experiences: Camp Explorers (Grades K-4 & Grades 4-8) | Do you like the outdoors and camping?! Do you love s’mores? Come enjoy the fresh air of the great outdoors and campfire cooking. Girls will learn about outdoor cooking skills and safety, as well as Girl Scout favorite outdoor cooking techniques. Girls learn outdoor survival skills like building a fire, how to tie knots, how to navigate using a compass and much more.

Week 3 | June 30 – July 3**

Red, White, and Boom! | Nothing else announces the celebration of the Fourth of July like fireworks- we'll celebrate with all things red, white, and BOOM! This week might be short, but every day is sure to be bursting with patriotic fun!
Specialty Experiences: Art of Nature (Grades 2-5 & Grades 6-8) | Have you looked at the world around you and been inspired? Campers will use the natural world explore drawing, painting, and sculpting while learning about the environment. Campers will develop a relationship with the natural world and learn the importance of preserving it.

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

Week 4 | July 7-11

In It to Win | C’mon down! Which camper could be the next contestant on the Game Show of the Day? Throughout the week, campers will participate in playing camp-versions of the most popular TV game shows from past and present. Guess the price, spin the wheel, and take on a challenge, or ask the audience for help and hope for no whammies!
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

Week 5 | July 14-18

In a Galaxy Far Away | 3, 2, 1...Blast off into a week full of all things outer space! Channel your inner astronaut and consult the jedi master’s while we explore the cosmos we live in and dimensions that expand beyond our imaginations. We can't wait to explore our solar system and beyond during this week of spacey fun and so much more!
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)
3-Night Stay (Grades 4+)

Week 6 | July 21-25

The Most Wonderful Times of the Year | Have you ever wished for a holiday every day? This is a week not to miss, with a different celebration every day! We will think cold while we enjoy winter holidays, then watch the flowers bloom for some spring holiday celebrations and end the week donning our favorite costumes for some Halloween-themed fun!
Specialty Experiences: Roblox Editor (Grades K-3) | Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves and turns it into an educational adventure! Campers focus on creating games, programming with Lua, and monetizing the games they create. It is an exciting adventure where students learn to become creators.
Specialty Experiences: Minecraft (Grades 4-8) | Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world!

Week 7 | July 28 - August 1

Imagination Investigation | Pop, bubble, fizz, grow, shrink, or even disappear- the world around us is filled with so many awe-inspiring phenomena, it's almost like magic! Grab your goggles, your lab coat, your top hat, and maybe even a magic wand or magnifying glass, as we experiment and explore our way through a week of magical science and mysteries.
Specialty Experiences: Bath and Body Workshop (Grades 4-8) | Make everything you need for a spa day at home! Campers will learn about the essential oils and some of nature's best skin care items and put their new knowledge to use to make handmade soap, lotion, bath bombs, relaxation candles, and more to take home and enjoy!

Week 8 | August 4-8

Hanging With My Gnomies | When the mischievous gnomes come to play in camp, the unexpected is bound to happen! This week, we are welcoming all mythical and magical creatures to join their camp friends for enchanted excitement, games, and more- be prepared for days full of fairies, dragons, and all their boisterous friends!

Week 9 | August 11-15

Catch a Wave | Hang 10 for a week of wild, wacky, watery excitement throughout every day! While plunging into learning about creatures and wonders of the deep blue seas, we will also be sinking ourselves into silly soaking games and activities- keep your eyes open and have your snorkel ready; it's going to be a wet one!

Week 10 | August 18-22

Camp Curtain Call | Before we close the curtains on our last week of camp, join us for a week filled with the sound of music, as we showcase our talents and demonstrate how much camp rocks! Get ready to dance, sing, develop a new character, and work together before capping-off a week with walking the red carpet to a fabulous show.

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Week 1 | June 16-19*

A Bug’s Life | Are you ready for some creepy crawlers!?! Beetles, fireflies, and bees, oh my! Let the summer fun emerge from its winter coccoon- the secret life of bugs unfolds this week!

*Camp closed June 20th in observance of Juneteenth; enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp.

Week 2 | June 23-27

Arctic Adventures | It's hot outside, so let's think snowflakes, snowmen, snowball fights and all your favorite cold weather activities. Even though polar bears and penguins live on opposite poles, this week we will celebrate them together with frosty festivities!
Specialty Experiences: Bath and Body Workshop (Grades 4-8) | Make everything you need for a spa day at home! Campers will learn about the essential oils and some of nature's best skin care items and put their new knowledge to use to make handmade soap, lotion, bath bombs, relaxation candles, and more to take home and enjoy!

Week 3 | June 30 – July 3**

Red, White, and Boom! | Nothing else announces the celebration of the Fourth of July like fireworks- we'll celebrate with all things red, white, and BOOM! This week might be short, but every day is sure to be bursting with patriotic fun!

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

Week 4 | July 7-11

In It to Win | C’mon down! Which camper could be the next contestant on the Game Show of the Day? Throughout the week, campers will participate in playing camp-versions of the most popular TV game shows from past and present. Guess the price, spin the wheel, and take on a challenge, or ask the audience for help and hope for no whammies!
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)
Specialty Experiences: Roblox Editor (Grades K-3) | Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves and turns it into an educational adventure! Campers focus on creating games, programming with Lua, and monetizing the games they create. It is an exciting adventure where students learn to become creators.
Specialty Experiences: Minecraft (Grades 4-8) | Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world!

Week 5 | July 14-18

In a Galaxy Far Away | 3, 2, 1...Blast off into a week full of all things outer space! Channel your inner astronaut and consult the jedi master’s while we explore the cosmos we live in and dimensions that expand beyond our imaginations. We can't wait to explore our solar system and beyond during this week of spacey fun and so much more!
CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)
Specialty Experiences: Sweet Treats (Grades K-8) | Learn to how to make a variety delicious desserts and sweet surprises with a different delicacy every day!

Week 6 | July 21-25

The Most Wonderful Times of the Year | Have you ever wished for a holiday every day? This is a week not to miss, with a different celebration every day! We will think cold while we enjoy winter holidays, then watch the flowers bloom for some spring holiday celebrations and end the week donning our favorite costumes for some Halloween-themed fun!
3-Night Stay (Grades 4+)

Week 7 | July 28 - August 1

Imagination Investigation | Pop, bubble, fizz, grow, shrink, or even disappear- the world around us is filled with so many awe-inspiring phenomena, it's almost like magic! Grab your goggles, your lab coat, your top hat, and maybe even a magic wand or magnifying glass, as we experiment and explore our way through a week of magical science and mysteries.
Specialty Experiences: Roblox Editor (Grades K-3) | Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves and turns it into an educational adventure! Campers focus on creating games, programming with Lua, and monetizing the games they create. It is an exciting adventure where students learn to become creators.
Specialty Experiences: Minecraft (Grades 4-8) | Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world!

Week 8 | August 4-8

Hanging With My Gnomies | When the mischievous gnomes come to play in camp, the unexpected is bound to happen! This week, we are welcoming all mythical and magical creatures to join their camp friends for enchanted excitement, games, and more- be prepared for days full of fairies, dragons, and all their boisterous friends!
Specialty Experiences: Creative Cupcakes (Grades K-3 & Grades 4-8) | Learn how to bake and decorate creative professional-style cupcakes to share and take home!

Week 9 | August 11-15

Catch a Wave | Hang 10 for a week of wild, wacky, watery excitement throughout every day! While plunging into learning about creatures and wonders of the deep blue seas, we will also be sinking ourselves into silly soaking games and activities- keep your eyes open and have your snorkel ready; it's going to be a wet one!

Week 10 | August 18-22

Camp Curtain Call | Before we close the curtains on our last week of camp, join us for a week filled with the sound of music, as we showcase our talents and demonstrate how much camp rocks! Get ready to dance, sing, develop a new character, and work together before capping-off a week with walking the red carpet to a fabulous show.

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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

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 7-18

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.

Camp Amity Acres | Weeks 2 & 8 | Thu, June 26 & Thu, August 7
Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 4 & 9 | Wed, July 9 & Wed, August 13

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 3 Campfire and One-Night Overnight will be moved to Wednesday, July 2nd 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 4, 2025 • 12pm - 3pm

Camp Amity Acres | Saturday, January 11, 2025 • 12pm - 3pm

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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. Optional extended care is available from 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm.

Camp Amity Acres | Tue & Wed, April 22 & 23, 2025 • 9am - 4pm

Camp Sacajawea | Thur & Fri, April 24 & 25, 2025 • 9am - 4pm

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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.

Camp Sacajawea | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • 4pm - 7pm

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.

Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 22

Live Life Outside!

Details

Camp Amity Acres | Waretown, NJ

Camp Sacajawea | Farmingdale, NJ

Extended Childcare

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

It's your time to shine outside!

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

Our camps are ACA accredited!

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

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Older Girl Leadership Opportunities

Camp Program Aide (CPA) Leadership Experience

CPA Mentorship*

Campfire

Family BBQ Nights

One-Night Overnight

Camper Reunion

Spend your Spring Break with School’s Out!

Volunteer Opportunities

Earn Girl Scout Badges

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.

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.