Camp and Outdoors
Find Yourself Outside!
Through the Girl Scout camp and outdoor experience, Girl Scouts develop a strong sense of self and positive values, build healthy relationships, seek challenges, and have fun in a tech free environment - all while making memories of a lifetime.
Join us for endless adventures outside this year during one of our Camp or Outdoor programs!
Check out all Summer 2026-2027 programs in Spark below!
Spark Programs are here!
To register, click the program you want to sign up for. You can also view all programs on the Council Calendar. Registration opens August 24 at 9 am.
VIEW PROGRAMSGirl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend!
Every year, Girl Scouts partner with State Parks across the country to provide exciting programs for girls to learn about the outdoors, conservation, animal habitats, and so much more! Check out this year's programs below!
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Ridley Creek
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sat Sep 12 2026, 9:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
Celebrate Girls Scouts Love State Parks (GSLSP) Weekend by joining your DCNR Park Naturalist for a morning nature hike. We will explore birds, trees, wildflowers and park history along the way, as well as covering related GSUSA badge requirements by request. Following the guided park nature hike, the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association (DVOA) will provide an introduction to orienteering class. Dress for the weather along with good walking shoes, water and snacks. Binoculars are a great addition if you want to bring along. Registration not required.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Hickory Run
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sat Sep 12 2026, 9:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST
Girl Scouts and their families are invited to learn to fish the SMART way together! We’ll practice simple knots, try casting, explore real fishing gear, learn how to identify common fish, and discover which baits work best. Then we’ll head to the water for some catch‑and‑release fun.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Fort Washington
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sat Sep 12 2026, 10:00 AM EST - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a ~2 mile hike around Fort Washington State Park. Learn how to prepare for a hike, then embark on a hike with a ranger where you’ll learn about the park, the plants, animals, and bugs that call it home, and investigate cool things you find along the way. Proper footwear and water required; snacks encouraged! Registration required.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nockamixon
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sat Sep 12 2026, 10:00 AM EST - 11:30 AM EST
Girl Scouts are invited to join the park naturalist for a morning of birding. We will begin with a lesson on the use of binoculars and some basic bird ID, then take a 1-mile walk to test out our skills! Using our eyes and ears, we will look and listen for birds in both forest and lake habitats.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Evansburg
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sun Sep 13 2026, 11:00 AM EST - 12:15 PM EST
Get your feet wet and explore the macroinvertebrates that inhabit the Skippack Creek with a park ranger. Water shoes required, curiosity encouraged! Registration required, two time slots available.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Lehigh Gorge Day 1
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sat Sep 19 2026, 10:00 AM EST - 10:30 AM EST
Join park staff for a short, fun walk to Lock 24 along the beautiful Lehigh River. Along the way, Girl Scouts will learn about the history of White Haven, Lehigh Gorge State Park, and the important role canal locks played in transportation long ago.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sat Sep 19 2026, 1:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
Mid-September is the perfect time to witness migrating monarchs on their way to overwintering grounds in Southern North America. During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle, and tag monarch butterflies. We will also discuss current conservation efforts and ways that you can help the species to thrive throughout its life cycle. Registration is required.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Lehigh Gorge Day 2
Membership Required
Date & Time:Sun Sep 20 2026, 10:00 AM EST - 10:30 AM EST
Join park staff for a short, fun walk to Lock 24 along the beautiful Lehigh River. Along the way, Girl Scouts will learn about the history of White Haven, Lehigh Gorge State Park, and the important role canal locks played in transportation long ago.
Check out the Outdoor Skills Challenge!
Complete activities with your Troop or on your own throughout the year to complete the 8 essential outdoor skills!
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What They Learn
Build a strong sense of self
Campers set goals, make decisions, and discover their strengths, gaining confidence and independence while enjoying the freedom to be themselves.
Reinforces positive values
Living and learning together fosters friendship, teamwork, and leadership as girls practice communication, compromise, and collaboration.
Encourages seeking challenges
Campers try new things, take healthy risks, and feel proud of their accomplishments - building resilience, perseverance, and courage.
Community problem solving
Meeting new people broadens girls' perspectives, inspiring empathy, understanding, and a desire to make a difference.
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