Girl Scouts of Northern California runs three council-run camps and over a dozen volunteer-run camps every summer for our scouts. This article gives information mainly regarding our three council-run camps: Camp Sugar Pine, Camp Hidden Falls, and Camp Bothin. For more information regarding the specific registration process for our volunteer-run camps, please refer to that […]
Girl Scouts of Northern California is proud of our 4 Volunteer-run Sleep Away camps and 18 Volunteer-run Day Camps each year. The Volunteer-run camps are all overseen and approved by Council. We have wonderful volunteers that spend all year planning a robust camping experience so that we are able to offer more outdoor experiences throughout […]
Our Council is proud to offer four different volunteer-run Sleepaway camps throughout our Council. These camps offer girls enriching summer programs and quality camp experiences—just like our council-run camps. Sleepaway camps take place on GSNorCal properties or rented summer camps. Volunteer-run camps are all staffed by screened and trained volunteers. Parents can often attend with […]
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For over 100 years, girls have discovered, explored, and strengthened their outdoor skills and commitment to environmental stewardship through Girl Scouting. Guided by trained supportive adults and peers, Girl Scouts discover the wonders of nature, experience the thrill of adventure, and challenge themselves and one another to reach new heights! Help your troop soar into the outdoors by […]
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So, your troop has decided it wants to go on an exciting adventure next year! Congratulations! Let the planning fun begin! Whether it’s a trip to a foreign land, a hiking trek to a nearby state park, or something in between, check out Outings Trips and Travel Planning (PDF) for a comprehensive planning checklist that you won’t […]
Being outside is a great way for girls to explore leadership, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether they spend an afternoon exploring a local hiking trail or a week at camp, being outside gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore Get Outdoors and have fun in a whole new environment. For more information […]
A Girl Scout trip is an opportunity for girls to have fun, to experience adventure, and to enrich their ongoing Girl Scout program. A Girl Scout trip is defined as any time a troop has an activity at a location other than the regularly scheduled meeting place. If the troop will start and end at […]
There are many benefits of using an online registration system for a service unit camp or event. If your troop is considering offering this option, you must ensure protection of credit card data in accordance with industry standards that are known as PCI Compliance. For more information, please see Online Camp/Event Registration Information.
GS NorCal offers three council-run camps: Camp Sugar Pine, Camp Hidden Falls, and Camp Bothin. Campers do not need to be members of GS NorCal to join these three camps, but there are some associated fees. Please refer to the scenarios below regarding your camper and their membership. *Please note: This article relates to GS […]