Camp Shelly Ridge
Camp Shelly Ridge | Day and Overnight Camp
Founded in 1963, Camp Shelly Ridge is located just outside of Philadelphia in Lafayette Hill, right next to Chestnut Hill, Manayunk, and Roxborough. Shelly Ridge is also home to Council headquarters for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Just up the hill from the office you will find a camping getaway that provides opportunities for so many outdoor experiences for girls entering 1st through 12th grade.
What Makes Shelly Ridge Special:
Camp Shelly Ridge is the perfect introduction to camp, whether you are staying for the day or a whole week! First -time overnight campers can enjoy the lodge with indoor sleeping accommodations (some may say it's glamping!).
Shelly Ridge is also known for its Theme Weeks in which campers and staff dress up and complete themed activities. There are also many hiking trails, day use pavilions, and of course the Shelly Ridge Pool!
Day Camp Info
Overnight Camp Info
Activities
Swimming, Archery, Hiking, Climbing Wall & Bouldering
Arts & Crafts, Gaga, Low Ropes, Outdoor Cooking, and more!
Facilities and Accommodations
Day and Overnight camp utilizes Shawnee Lodge, Smith Lodge, Daisy's Place Activity Center, Swimming Pool, and the Art Barn for all camp activities. Campers also can visit Shelly Ridge HQ to shop at the Trading Post.
Campers who opt to do a Day Camp Sleepover during the week stay in Shawnee Lodge.
For Overnight Campers, campers stay in either Shawnee Lodge (indoor lodge) or Platform Tents. Platform tents house four campers and lodge rooms house 12 campers with staff in adjacent tents and/or rooms. Sleeping units are assigned the week prior, unless otherwise noted in the camp description when registering.
Camp Shelly Ridge is also home to the Health Center, Ranger House, and Shelly Ridge Headquarters.
Meet the Camp Team
We have year-round staff dedicated to making Camp great! Meet them below.
Learn About Molly 
Camp Registration is Open!
To register, find your preferred programs in the camp guide above, then click to register! You can also view programs on the Council Calendar by camp starting week.
Open Houses
Camp Hours
Activity Prerequisites
Traditions
Packing List
Bussing Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my camper be staying in the Lodge or the Tents?
What is the swim test like?
Here's a quick guide on registering for camp, in just four easy steps!
- Login to myGS or create a login before browsing. This makes it easier to add programs to your cart and checkout.
- Look through 2026 Camp and Program Guide - coming soon!
- Once you've chosen a specific camping program, find your session(s) via the Event Calendar.
- Select the session(s) you'd like to register for and click "View Details" then "Register".
- Enter the number of girls you'd like to register and complete the cart checkout process.
- If you didn't login before looking at programs, click "Log In" to finish the registration process on the myGS platform.
- Girl Scout Members: Simply log into your myGS account to finish registration.
- Non Girl Scout Members: Click "Don't have an account? Sign up now" and create an account. You will then need to purchase a membership to proceed with registration.
Please reach out to memberservices@gsep.org should you need assistance.
