Important Dates to Know:
February
Why Girl Scout Camp?
Dear Girl Scout Campers and Families,
A new summer of adventure is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome girls to our Girl Scout camps!
Camp is more than a getaway, it’s a place where girls discover what they’re capable of, build meaningful connections, and create stories they’ll carry with them for years to come. Whether this is your camper’s first summer or a return to familiar trails, our programs are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of the outdoors.
At our camps, girls explore nature, challenge themselves through various activities, and foster a sense of independence. From archery, ropes courses and canoeing to arts and crafts, every day is packed with excitement and discovery. Our experienced and caring staff ensure that camp is a welcoming, safe space, where every camper is encouraged to be herself and try something new.
What makes camp truly special is the sense of community. Girls create lifelong friendships that extend beyond the summer. These shared experiences help build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills— qualities that will serve our girls throughout their lives.
Don’t just take my word for it! Read what all campers are saying about their experience!
“
I loved camp and how much I learned. My counselors were kind, brave, strong, and so much more. Most of all they made me feel like family. ” —Junior
We offer both day camp and overnight camp that include traditional camp experiences as well as specific programs for whatever your interests may be. There’s something for everyone!
Let’s make this summer one to remember! Camp Registration will begin on February 2 at 6:00 a.m. I encourage you to sign up early, as spots fill up quickly. Together, we can create unforgettable adventures that inspire growth, friendship, and happiness outdoors.
Thank you for being a part of our Girl Scout family. I can’t wait to see you at camp!
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Nancy Wright CEO, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Try It. Love It. Lead It.
Which camp experience is right for your camper?
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s outdoor programs are designed to support youth in their continual learning and growth in the outdoors. This chart will help you visualize your camper’s development through their outdoor experience and help you and your camper choose the best place to start!
Try It.
Love It.
Lead It.
Program Experience: Give camp a try for a few days or even a week! Learn and practice outdoor skills, leadership skills, art projects, games, songs, and more as you get a sample of everything camp has to offer.
Session Options:
⏵ Day Camp 3-day Taste of Camp programs
⏵ Day Camp 5-day Explorer programs
⏵ Overnight Camp 3-day Sampler programs
⏵ Overnight Camp 6-day Trailblazer programs
⏵ Year-round Troop & Individual Outdoor Experiences
Open to: Youth entering grades K–12 and adults
*Adult options only available for year-round experiences and Day Camp adult volunteer opportunities
Program Experience: Take a deeper dive into the camp experience by signing up for a specialty program where you will do program-specific themed activities or go on off-site trips, in addition to all the traditional camp fun!
Session Options:
⏵ Day Camp 5-day programs
⏵ Day Camp 3-day overnight programs
⏵ Overnight Camp 6-day overnight programs
⏵ Overnight Camp 2-week overnight programs
Open to:
Day Camp: youth entering grades K–8 and adult volunteers
Overnight Camp: youth entering grades 2–12
Program Experience: Explore leadership styles through community problem-solving as you progress through the different levels of leadership programs. Learn how to lead activities for younger campers and then put those skills into practice. These programs help develop leadership skills and offer experience that could help you become future camp staff.
Session Options:
⏵ Program Aide (PA)
⏵ Leader-in-Training
⏵ Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
Open to: Youth entering grades 6–12
*Age requirements vary by specific program
Summer Camp Registration at a Glance
Registering for Camp
Summer day and overnight camp registration opens February 2, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
Registration is competitive, and programs fill quickly. We encourage families to prepare by ensuring their registration account is set up and having a “top three” list of programs. Register online at girlscout.info/SummerCamp
If this is your first time registering for a program with GSGCNWI, you will create your account during the registration process.
Summer Camp Age Levels
For programs that occur on or after June 1, 2026, including summer camp, register your camper for the grade they will enter in fall 2026.
Our registration system uses an age cut off day of October 1, 2026. If you have a camper that falls outside of traditional age requirements, please contact us prior to camp registration.
Girl Scout Membership
Girl Scout membership is required to participate in camp. Campers who are currently non-members can add Girl Scout membership to their shopping cart during registration to become a member. Girl Scout membership is $45. This fee includes basic accident insurance coverage for all registered Girl Scouts as a supplement to the camper’s existing insurance coverage. For more information about becoming a Girl Scout visit girlscoutsgcnwi.org/join
Financial Assistance
Any Girl Scout who is a registered member of GSGCNWI is eligible to receive financial assistant for one Day or one Overnight Camp program per year. Assistance is distributed based on available funds for up to 30% ($400 maximum) off one camp session. Camp registration must be completed prior to applying for financial aid. Questions about financial assistance can be sent to customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
Paying for Camp
At registration, caregivers have two options to pay for summer camp:
1. Pay camp fees in full at time of registration, including the nonrefundable deposit.
2. Pay the non-refundable deposit at time of registration and pay the remainder on a payment plan.
⬥ Payment plan participation requires you to securely save debit/credit card to your account during registration.
⬥ Final balances on a payment plan will be automatically charged on June 1 to the card on file on the account.
⬥ Caregivers can set up an automatic payment plan with multiple installments when registering or manually access their program registration account and select “Pay on Account” at any point between registering for camp and May 31.
All summer camp programs include a non-refundable deposit:
⬥ Day camp programs: $50
⬥ 3- or 6-day overnight camp programs: $100
⬥ Two week overnight camp programs: $150
Bundling three or more summer camp registrations in a single transaction reduces the total price paid by 5%. Registrations must all be in a single transaction, but they do not need to be for the same participant or program session for this bundling discount to apply.
2026 Summer Camp Handbook
Before registering for camp, please reference the 2026 Summer Camp Handbook on our website for more importance information about the summer camp experience. This is where you will find essential information about check-in and check-out, packing, required health paperwork, and accessibility and inclusion at camp.
Questions?
For even more summer camp information, visit girlscout.info/SummerCamp or contact Customer Care at 855-ILOVEGS (456-8347) or customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
All information in this brochure is correct as of December 19, 2025. Information and program availability subject to change.
ILLINOIS
GATHERING PLACES
1. Burbank 4850 West 87th Street Burbank, IL 60459
2. Chicago 20 South Clark Street Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60603
3. Greene Wood 3155 71st Street Naperville, Il 60540
4. Joliet 1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 60433
5. Schererville 705-A, US Hwy 41 Schererville, IN 46375
6. Vernon Hills 650 North Lakeview Pkwy Vernon, Hills, IL 60061
CAMPS
7. Camp Butternut Springs 650 N 175 W Valparaiso, IN 46385
8. Camp Greene Wood 3155 71st Street Naperville, IL 60540
9. Camp Juniper Knoll W5095 State Road 20 East Troy, WI 53120
10. Camp Palos 11736 South Will Cook Road Palos Park, IL 60464
Camper Safety
Participant health and safety is of the utmost importance to us. We work hard to ensure quality experiences while following health and safety guidelines and protocols. Each camp is licensed in the state it is located in and we follow standards set forth by Girl Scouts of the USA in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Camp staff are all trained to handle first aid/CPR, emergency procedures, risk management, homesickness, situational response, challenging conversations, and more.
Camp Butternut Springs, Camp Greene Wood, and Camp Juniper Knoll are accredited by the American Camp Association. To support creating safe environments where we build healthy relationships and connectedness, specialty training for summer camp staff is also provided through KultureCity to support sensory needs and CampSafe for child abuse prevention.
JASPER CO.
NEWTON CO.
KANKAKEE CO.
DUPAGE CO.
WILL CO.
INDIANA
Lake Michigan
Camp
Butternut Springs
Camp Palos
Camp Juniper Knoll
LAKE CO.
COOK CO.
LAKE CO. PORTER CO.
Schererville
What program opportunities are offered at each camp?
Camp Greene Wood
⏵ Archery
⏵ Covered pavilion with campfire ring and bench seating
⏵ Creek walking
⏵ Games area with gaga ball pit, tetherball, and badminton net
⏵ Hammock village
⏵ Hiking trails
⏵ Orienteering
⏵ Rainbow bridge
⏵ Summer day camp
⏵ Teambuilding course
⏵ Trading Post
Camp Butternut Springs
⏵ Albert C. Hanna High Adventure Course
⏵ Archery
⏵ Canoeing
⏵ Creek walking
⏵ Hiking trails
⏵ Outdoor heated pool
Camp Juniper Knoll
⏵ Amphitheatre with fire ring, stage, and bench seating
⏵ Archery
⏵ Canoeing
⏵ Hammock village
⏵ Hiking trails
⏵ Large campfire circle with log seating
⏵ Sports field
⏵ Summer overnight camp
⏵ Trading Post
⏵ Wagon ride
⏵ Kayaking
⏵ Pleasant Lake waterfront
⏵ Sailing
⏵ Stand Up Paddleboarding
⏵ Summer overnight camp
⏵ Swimming in the lake
⏵ Trading Post
Camp Palos
⏵ Archery
⏵ Gaga ball pit
⏵ Hammock village
⏵ Hiking trails
⏵ Large campfire circle with bench seating
⏵ Rainbow bridge
⏵ Trading Post
⏵ Wetlands boardwalk
⏵ Year-round troop and service unit camping
Greene Wood Day Camp
Join us for an amazing summer at Camp Greene Wood! Enjoy spending time outdoors, building friendships, and learning new skills, while continuing to develop your courage, confidence, and character. Every program will include traditional camp activities including, but not limited to, exploring nature, making crafts, learning outdoor skills, playing games, and cooking over a fire.
⏵ All week-long day camp programs run 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, with an optional extended day on Thursday for campers in grades 4+.
⏵ Half-week “taste of camp” programs run 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Wednesday.
⏵ Half-week overnight programs run 9:00 a.m. Monday through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meals will include Monday lunch through Wednesday lunch and lodging is specified in the program description.
Summer camp registration opens February 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
For a sample day at camp and more details, please reference the summer camp handbook on our website.
Summer 2026 Greene Wood Programs Overview
TRY IT
LOVE
LEAD IT
Camp Greene Wood Bus Transportation
School bus transportation is available at Camp Greene Wood!
Important Information
⚬ Bus transportation is an additional $100 per camper per week. If you choose the bus option when registering for camp, the fee will be automatically added to your cart. The fee for the week of June 29-July 1 is $60 per camper.
⚬ Routes typically begin around 7:30-7:45 a.m. and end around 4:00-4:30 p.m. Please note that some bus routes may last upwards of an hour.
⚬ A final bus schedule and anticipated pick-up and drop-off times will be emailed one week prior to the start of your camp session.
⚬ Bus transportation is not available for the week of June 15-18, for extended day pick-up, or for the Before-Camp and After-Camp Care.
Bus stop locations are subject to change.
In the event of a change, you will be notified prior to your day camp program start date.
Bus routes with less than 25 campers will be cancelled.
You will be notified if a cancellation occurs at least two weeks prior to the program start date and be eligible for a refund.
Any additions or adjustments to bus transportation must be made at least two weeks prior to the camp program.
Camp Greene Wood Proposed Bus Stop Locations
VOLUNTEERS
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Dates: June 15-18, June 22-26, June 29July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Camp is for everyone! Experience firsthand how a camper develops friendships, life skills, and independence at camp! Interested adults can chaperone transportation and/or spend a week at camp with our campers.
Fee Per Session: Free
Before-Camp and After-Camp Care
Entering grades K-12 in
fall 2026
Daisy Programs
Entering grades K-1 in fall 2026
Dates: June 15-18, June 22-26, June 29-July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Drop-Off Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Pick-Up Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
ADD ON! Before-Camp and After-Camp Care is available for caregivers who need an earlier drop-off and/or later pickup time. This is an add-on program that includes additional program activities, a light breakfast in the morning, and a snack in the afternoon. This add-on option is not available for campers riding the bus.
Fee Per Session: $100 ($80 for June 15-18 and $60 for June 29-July 1)
Summer Day Camp Troop Experience
Entering grades K-8 in fall 2026
Dates: June 15-18
Experience summer day camp with your troop! Learn a variety of outdoor skills while having fun, hiking, singing, crafting, and cooking over a campfire. Our camp staff will facilitate the activities during the week. Troop Leaders or caregivers are not required to attend but can register to be an adult volunteer to join in the fun! Troop Leaders will reserve a space for their troop during registration, and caregivers will complete their camper’s individual registration at a later time.
Fee Per Session: $340 per person
Daisy Explorers
Dates: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Get ready to have fun in the sun as a Girl Scout Daisy! Make new friends, sing silly songs, and explore the wonders of camp. You will learn about nature, make a craft, prepare a cookout, and have lots of fun!
Fee Per Session: $425
Daisy Taste of Camp
Dates: June 29-July 1
Half the days, but not half the fun! Get a taste of camp by trying some of the traditional camp activities, which will include playing games, singing songs, hiking, exploring nature, tie-dying, and cooking a snack over the campfire.
Fee Per Session: $255
Brownie Programs
Entering grades 2-3 in fall 2026
Art Jumpstart (Three Days)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Jump into your camp experience with a focus on all things art. Each day, create a unique art piece using the outdoors for inspiration. For these three days of camp, also enjoy traditional camp activities, such as games, songs, hiking, exploring nature, tie-dying, and cooking a s’more over the campfire.
Fee Per Session: $260
Brownie Explorers
Dates: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Explore all the wonders of being in the natural world at camp. With your new Brownie friends, you will learn a variety of outdoor skills while having fun hiking, singing, crafting, and cooking over a campfire.
Fee Per Session: $425
Brownie Taste of Camp (Three Days)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Half the days, but not half the fun! Get a taste of camp by trying some of the traditional camp activities, which will include playing games, singing songs, hiking, exploring nature, tie-dying, and cooking a snack over the campfire.
Fee Per Session: $255
Bubbling Scientists
Dates: July 6-10, July 27-31
Get messy while exploring the wonderful world of science! Observe the physical properties of a non-Newtonian slime, launch rockets into the sky, and put on your safety goggles to watch chemical reactions bubble up. Work with your friends on various experiments to become scientists.
Fee Per Session: $435
Build-A-Buddy Adventure
Dates: July 6-10, July 27-31
Create your own stuffed animal friend with the GCNWI Build a Bear. As part of this program, you will participate in activities that demonstrate how small acts of kindness can positively impact wildlife and their habitats at camp. At the end this program you and your new buddy will become eco friends.
Fee Per Session: $470
Colorful Creations
Dates: June 22-26, July 13-17, July 20-24
Spark your imagination and discover your passion for the arts! Dance your heart out, capture the beauty of the outdoors, and design a jewelry piece you can wear. Use the natural world around you to inspire your art pieces throughout the week.
Fee Per Session: $435
Fireside Adventures
Dates: July 20-24
Discover your passion for cooking snacks, camp style. Roast s’mores over the campfire, build your own edible campfire, and make a snack to give you energy for a hike. Use what you learned to work together to create a delicious cookout meal.
Fee Per Session: $440
Science Jumpstart (Three
Days)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Explore how science reacts and responds. Discover different types of reactions that bubble, change, and pop. For these three days of camp, also enjoy traditional camp activities, such as games, songs, hiking, exploring nature, tie-dying, and cooking a s’more over the campfire.
Fee Per Session: $260
Wilderness Wonders
Dates: June 22-26, July 13-17
Embark on a journey of discovery and excitement where the great outdoors becomes your playground! Connect with nature and explore camp, test your skills with a variety of adventure challenges, and go on a survival skills scavenger hunt.
Fee Per Session: $425
Junior Programs
Entering grades 4-5 in fall 2026
Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 22-26, July 13-17
Calling all adventurers and artists who are eager to blend their love for art with their passion for the great outdoors. Spend your time at camp creating art inspired by the natural world. Whether you love painting, drawing, or sculpting with clay, this is the camp for you!
Fee Per Session: $450
Artistic Journey (Three Days, Two Nights)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Unleash your imagination and dive into a world of color and creativity with three days and two nights in an inspiring environment where you can explore various art forms, develop your skills, and create your own masterpieces. Explore painting with watercolors, sculpting with clay, and working on a variety of group and individual projects while creating your own art portfolio.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee Per Session: $375
Curiosity Crew
Dates: July 13-17, July 27-31
Ignite your curiosity and creativity and dive into the exciting world of STEM! Conduct exciting experiments, engage in a variety of engineering challenges, and enhance your teamwork and communication skills on the teambuilding course.
Fee Per Session: $440
In‘SPA’ration
Dates: July 6-10, July 20-24
Enjoy a fabulous week in nature away from it all at the Camp Greene Wood Spa! Spend time pampering yourself with homemade facials and manicures, all while learning useful relaxation techniques to reduce stress.
Fee Per Session: $450
Junior Explorers
Dates: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Experience everything camp has to offer and try a little bit of everything! You will learn a variety of outdoor skills, including how to read a compass, tie knots, cook over a fire, and try your hand at archery.
Fee Per Session: $440
Junior Taste of Camp (Three Days)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Half the days, but not half the fun! Get a taste of camp by trying some of the traditional camp activities, which will include playing games, singing songs, hiking, exploring nature, tie-dying, and cooking a s’more over the campfire.
Fee Per Session: $255
Journey of Curiosity (Three Days, Two Nights)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Embark on a scientific journey of discovery through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges. Choose your field of exploration, such as chemical reactions using mints and pop, or construct simple machines with unique supplies, while making new friends and igniting your passion for STEM.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee Per Session: $375
Junior Survivalist
Dates: June 22-26, July 20-24
Do you have what it takes to survive in the outdoors? Learn how to build a shelter, make a fire, find food and water, and shoot an arrow! At the end of the week, test your knowledge with a survival challenge.
Fee Per Session: $440
Outdoor Cooks
Dates: July 6-10, July 27-31
Want to learn more about what it means to be a chef in nature? Spend the week practicing different outdoor cooking methods to create delicious snacks and meals. Also, work with your unit to develop a new recipe to try out!
Fee Per Session: $455
Cadette Programs
Entering grades 6-8 in fall 2026
Belay to the Sky
Dates: July 13-17
Reach new heights at camp and climb toward the sky. Start the week testing your teamwork skills by completing obstacles at our team building course. As the week progresses, challenge yourself on two off-site, high ropes experiences. Don’t worry, there will be time to suspend in the air and kick up your feet to relax too.
Fee Per Session: $580
Camp Chefs
Dates: July 13-17
Develop and practice your skills as an outdoor chef. Use a variety of cooking methods while you make scrumptious appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Make it, eat it, and enjoy! At the end of the week, you will test your skills in a cooking challenge.
Fee Per Session: $455
Creation Station
Dates: July 27-31
Merge the beauty of the natural world with your creative expression. Learn techniques for capturing the essence of nature in your art while exploring different mediums. Observe the textures, colors, and patterns in nature that can be translated into your art.
Fee Per Session: $450
Drama Rama
Dates: July 20-24
Deep dive into the art of screenwriting and work together to create a detailed story with established characters to showcase to the entire camp. Create the story, design the stage, and create costumes and props for the production.
Fee Per Session: $440
Equestrian Quest
(Three Days, Two Nights)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Prepare for an exciting adventure to Memory Lane Stables! Spend your time at camp learning about animals including our very own camp critters, then travel to the stables for a horse clinic. Learn how to groom and feed the horses and enjoy horseback riding around the arena.
Lodging: Yurts
Fee Per Session: $450
Figure It Out
Dates: July 27-31
Put on your thinking caps and tap into your detective skills as you work together to solve the camp escape room! Before you take on the challenge, you will learn some of the skills needed for an investigation, such as how to take fingerprints and identify tracks. Conduct various science experiments to see how forensic science can assist in an investigation.
Fee Per Session: $440
Hammock Hangout
Dates: June 22-26
Experience the pure joy of lounging in a hammock along with your camp friends, as you let go of daily stresses and allow yourself to fully relax and enjoy the nature around you. Learn a variety of practical strategies for incorporating joy into your daily life while enjoying some of our favorite camp activities off the ground!
Fee Per Session: $440
Outdoor Skills Challenge
Dates: July 20-24
Gear up for an unforgettable experience where the great outdoors becomes your training ground for mastering essential survival skills. Practice fire-starting techniques, water purification, and basic first aid. Also, travel to The Forge, for an off-site trip for a fun-filled day of adventure!
Fee Per Session: $500
Splash Trek
Dates: July 6-10
Spend your week at camp surrounded by water! Cool off during the warm summer days playing a variety of water games and challenges. Learn the science behind water testing, have fun splashing around at a local pool for an off-site trip, and explore the wonders of aquatic life while creek stomping.
Fee Per Session: $480
Thrill Quest
(Three Days, Two Nights)
Dates: June 29-July 1
Combine scientific exploration with the adrenaline rush of rollercoasters! Dive into the science behind your favorite rides through STEM activities and experiments, design and build your own miniature rollercoaster, and join your friends for a field trip to Six Flags Great America.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee Per Session: $485
Teen Leadership
Entering grades 6-12 in fall 2026
Program Aide: Training Week
Dates: June 22-26, July 6-10
Grade level: entering grades 6-8 in fall 2026
Earn your Program Aide Award at camp! Learn how to mentor younger Girl Scouts, lead a variety of activities, and strengthen your collaboration skills. Build lasting friendships with your other PAs while enjoying all your favorite camp activities for a fun week at camp. Includes an optional Thursday overnight experience. Successful completion requires daily attendance.
Fee Per Session: $425
Program Aide: Service Hours
Dates: June 15-18, June 22-26, June 29July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Grade level: entering grades 6-8 in fall 2026
Cadettes who are passionate about working with younger campers in a camp setting, and who have completed the Program Aide: Training Week, can register for a week of service hours. PAs will apply what they learned during their training week, practicing leading activities with younger campers, and earn their Service to Girl Scouting Bar! Includes an optional Thursday overnight experience. Transportation or beforecamp and after-camp fees will be waived for PAs performing service hours.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Program Aide: Training Week
Fee Per Session: Free
Counselor-in-Training I: Training Week
Dates: June 22-26, July 13-17
Grade level: entering grades 9-12 in fall 2026
Become at Counselor-in-Training I! Spend your week at day camp engaging in hands-on leadership training. Learn about age-appropriate behavior management, practice your outdoor skills, and work in partnership with adult leaders. Includes a Wednesday and Thursday overnight experience. Successful completion requires daily attendance.
Fee Per Session: $425
Counselor-in-Training I: Service Hours
Dates: June 15-18, June 22-26, June 29July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Grade level: entering grades 9-12 in fall 2026
CIT I’s have the opportunity to register for service hours and earn your Service to Girl Scouting Bar. Spend your week working with younger campers and counselors to practice your leadership skills. Become a role model and learn how to share your experiences to inspire younger campers. Includes an optional Thursday overnight experience. Transportation or before-camp and after-camp fees will be waived for CITs performing service hours.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT I: Training Week
Fee Per Session: Free
Counselor-in-Training II: Training Week
Dates: July 6-10
Grade level: entering grades 11-12 in fall 2026
Take your leadership to the next level by learning more advanced leadership and outdoor skills. Shadow the camp leadership team to discover what goes on behind the scenes to make day camp run smoothly. Create an unforgettable experience with your group by building your CIT II camp community. Includes a Thursday overnight experience. Successful completion requires daily attendance.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT I: Training Week
Fee Per Session: $212
Counselor-in-Training II: Service Hours
Dates: June 15-18, June 22-26, June 29July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31
Grade level: entering grades 11-12 in fall 2026
CIT II’s have the opportunity to register for service hours and earn your Service to Girl Scouting Bar. Spend your week working with younger campers and counselors to practice your leadership skills. Become a role model and learn how to share your experiences to inspire younger campers. Includes an optional Thursday overnight experience.
Transportation or before-camp and after-camp fees will be waived for CITs performing service hours.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT II: Training Week
Fee Per Session: Free
Butternut Springs Overnight Camp
This summer be a trailblazer and explore all the fun overnight camp at Butternut Springs has to offer! NEW this summer, each week of camp will focus on the traditional camp experience including swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts & crafts, playing games, learning outdoor skills, and making new friends! Weekly themes will put a fun and unique twist on program activities.
⏵ All campers entering grades 4-5 will participate in the rock wall and zipline, and all campers entering grades 6+ will participate in the rock wall, zipline, and high ropes course.
⏵ Campers can sign up for a program lasting three days, a week, or longer! Check-in on the first day of the session runs 1:30-3:00 p.m. and check-out begins at 3:00 p.m. on the last day. Campers in two-week programs stay on-site over the weekend.
⏵ After Care is an add-on available on the last day of the session for caregivers who are unable to pick up at the 3:00 p.m. closing ceremony; After Care check-out takes place from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
For a sample day at camp and more details, please reference the summer camp handbook on our website.
Wild Scientists
Dates: June 21-26
Discover how science and camp intersect as you investigate shadows, trees, plants, outer space, and more!
Eco Adventures
Dates: June 28-July 3
Explore the natural wonders of camp and learn how to be a good steward to the environment!
Weekly Themes
Taste of Camp
Dates: July 8-10
Get a taste of camp life at Butternut Springs!
Camp of Wizardry
Dates: July 12-17
Step into a magical world where pirates, wizards, and fairies come to life!
Stay Up, Sleep In
Dates: July 19-24
Stay up late to enjoy camp after dark and sleep in the next morning!
Once Upon a Mystery
Dates: July 26-31
Put your detective hat on and spend the week trying to crack the case and solve the camp caper!
Summer 2026 Butternut Springs Programs Overview
Bridge Weekend
Entering grades 2-12 in fall 2026
Dates: July 24-26
ADD ON! Attending multiple weeks of camp and don’t want to go home? This special add-on session is for you! Attend two back-to-back one-week sessions in weeks 5 & 6 and register for a bridge weekend to stay the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between sessions. You’ll swim, explore camp, and do special weekendonly activities on Saturday. This is not a standalone program; campers must be registered for programs before and after the weekend.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $125
Daisy Program
Entering grade 1 in fall 2026
Daisy Sampler
Dates: July 8-10
Excited to camp with other Girl Scout friends? Give overnight camp a try! Spend three days and two nights at camp participating in all the fun traditional camp activities including swimming, exploring nature, making crafts, and singing songs with new friends.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $325
Brownie Programs
Entering grades 2-3 in fall 2026
Brownie Sampler
Dates: July 8-10
Ready to try camp for just a few days? This three days and two night session is filled with all the traditional camp activities including swimming, crafts, campfires, songs, and tons of fun especially for you!
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $325
Brownie Trailblazer
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 12-17, July 19-24, July 26-31
Discover your inner adventurer during this week at camp! Play games, learn camping basics, and explore nature as you meet new friends and discover the fun of camp.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $650
Junior Programs
Entering grades 4-5 in fall 2026
In Motion
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 12-17, July 19-24
Explore all the ways to get moving outdoors! Zip around on scooters, travel in style in a wagon ride around camp, and go off-site for a hike through the Indiana Dunes and a day at the beach. Make some waves in a canoe, go for a swim in the pool, and shoot arrows through the air at the archery range. Experiment with gravity by making your own paper airplane launcher before climbing to the top of the Albert C. Hanna Adventure Course to test it out and then ride down the zipline with encouragement from your new friends.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $705
Junior Sampler
Dates: July 8-10
Give camp a try to see what it’s all about. This three days and two night session is all the traditional camp activities including swimming, cookouts, and crafts. Choose to do a scavenger hunt, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, go on a hike, or do all three.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $325
Junior Trailblazer
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 12-17, July 19-24, July 26-31
Get ready for a week of camp adventures! Enjoy archery, games, crafts, and swimming, while gaining new skills such as fire building, campsite set-up, cooking over a fire, and navigation. Then, decide as a group if you want to pitch a tent or sleep under the stars for an overnight campout.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $650
Cadette Program
Entering grades 6-8 in fall 2026
Cadette Sampler
Dates: July 8-10
Looking to squeeze overnight camp into your super-busy summer, or want to give camp a try for the first time? This three days and two night session is just enough time to try all the traditional camp activities, including swimming, hiking, crafting, and archery, while meeting new friends!
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $325
Older Girl Programs
Entering grades 6-12 in fall 2026
Camp Champions
Dates: July 19-31
Do you love camp and wish you didn’t have to go home? This twoweek session is just for you! Enjoy all the activities you love about camp: spending time with new friends, hiking, archery, swimming, arts, and more. Be in charge of your experience and plan your activities, campfires, cookouts, and a field trip of your choice.
Hammock Hideaway
Dates: July 8-10
Grab your favorite book and head out to camp for three days and two nights of relaxation and fun. Spend your time at camp chilling in a hammock, going for a swim, and doing crafts and cookouts with new and old friends.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $325
Trailblazers
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 12-17, July 19-24, July 26-31
Ever wondered what a week at camp is like? This is your chance to join in the fun! Your camp fun will include archery, crafts, hiking, canoeing, and campfires. Plus, spend time learning survival basics such as shelter building, how to purify water, and how to light a fire without a match, before spending a night under the stars in a pop-up tent or hammock.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $650
Summer Bucket List Sprint
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 12-17
Make your summer the best one yet! Bring your own ideas to add to this unforgettable camp bucket list:
1. Shoot archery
2. Go berry picking
3. Spend a day at the zoo
4. Go canoeing
5. Have a movie night
6. Go mini-golfing
7. Have a late-night campfire
8. Hang out in hammock
9. Go swimming
10. Have a water balloon fight
11. Sunbathe at the beach
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $800
Summer Bucket List (Two Weeks)
Dates: July 19-31
Make your summer the best one yet. Bring your own ideas to add to this unforgettable bucket list and camp adventure.
1. Go to an amusement park
2. Shoot archery
3. Go berry picking
4. Spend a day at the zoo
5. Go canoeing
6. Have a movie night
7. Go mini-golfing
8. Have a late-night campfire
9. Listen to live music
10. Go swimming
11. Sleep in and stay up late
12. Have a water balloon fight
13. Sunbathe at the Indiana Dunes shoreline
14. Go to the water park
15. Go stand-up paddle boarding
16. Go river tubing
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $1,630
Teen Leadership
Leader-In-Training
Dates: July 26-31
Grade level: entering grades 6-12 in fall 2026
Uncover your potential and find your voice through hands-on learning experiences as you challenge yourself to be your best self! Practice leading songs, games, and crafts, and gain practical tips for working with groups. Plus, explore your favorite camp activities like boating and archery. Then put your leadership skills into action as you plan and lead an activity for other campers, in addition to contributing to a service project for camp. While not a prerequisite for Counselorin-Training, this program is a great start for your leadership journey at camp and beyond. Cadettes will complete Program Aide training and Seniors & Ambassadors will complete VIT training.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $650
Counselor-In-Training Programs
The CIT program is structured as a progression and campers must complete Counselor-in-Training II before attending CIT Internship. CIT training experiences are transferrable between Butternut Springs, Greene Wood, and Juniper Knoll.
Counselor-In-Training I
Dates: June 28-July 3
Grade level: entering grades 9-12 in fall 2026
Spend your week at overnight camp learning basic counselor techniques and developing your leadership skills. Practice your camp skills, develop outdoor cooking techniques, and observe and interact with younger campers as you work in partnership with camp staff. This program is for anyone who has an interest in learning how to work with youth, both at camp and beyond.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $650
CIT Internship
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 8-10, July 12-17, July 19-24, July 26-31
Grade level: entering grades 11-12 in fall 2026
Have you completed CIT I and II but you are not yet 18 years old? Do you need volunteer service hours? This CIT internship is perfect for you! Spend a week or two volunteering at overnight camp this summer working directly with a group of younger campers alongside camp staff.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT II.
Lodging: Small Cabin Fee per Session: Free
Juniper Knoll Overnight Camp
Join us for an amazing summer at overnight camp! Juniper Knoll programs provide you with the opportunity to create a sense of independence, get out of your comfort zone, establish new friendships, and more! In addition to the specialty activities in the program description, every program will include traditional camp activities including swimming, boating, hiking, making crafts, playing games, learning outdoor skills, and making new friends.
⏵ Campers can sign up for a program lasting three days, a week, or longer! Check-in on the first day of the session runs 1:30-3:00 p.m. and check-out begins at 3:00 p.m. on the last day. Campers in two-week programs stay on-site over the weekend.
⏵ After Care is available on the last day of the session for caregivers who are unable to pick up at the 3:00 p.m. closing ceremony; After Care check-out takes place from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Summer camp registration opens February 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
For a sample day at camp and more details, please reference the summer camp handbook on our website.
Some Juniper Knoll programs also include primitive backcountry skill-building and trips. See the table below to learn about prerequisites, length, and other aspects of trips at each backcountry level, and look for backcountry levels listed in program descriptions.
Backcountry Level
Artistic
Summer 2026 Juniper Knoll Programs Overview
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Bridge Weekend
Entering grades 1-12 in fall 2026
Dates: July 17-19
ADD ON! Attending multiple weeks of camp and don’t want to go home? This special add-on session is for you! Attend two one-week sessions in weeks 4 & 5 and register for a bridge weekend to stay the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between sessions. You’ll swim, explore camp, and do special weekendonly activities on Saturday. This is not a standalone program; campers must be registered for programs before and after the weekend.
Lodging: Platform Tent
Fee per Session: $125
All Ages Program
Entering grades 1-12 in fall 2026
My Bestie & Me
Dates: July 8-10
Try camp with your bestie at your side! At this three days and two night session, join in the fun of traditional camp activities including: swimming, games, and crafts. Siblings, cousins, and friends of various ages are welcome to attend; register individually and list your bestie’s name as your buddy. Fee is per camper.
Lodging: Yurt
Fee per Session: $325
Daisy Program
Entering grade 1 in fall 2026
Daisy Sampler
Dates: Dates: July 8-10
Excited to camp with other Girl Scout friends? Give overnight camp a try! Spend three days and two nights at camp participating in all the fun traditional camp activities including swimming, exploring nature, making crafts, and singing songs with new friends.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $325
Brownie Programs
Entering grades 2-3 in fall 2026
Brownie Mermaids
Dates: June 21-26, July 26-31
Spend your long summer days discovering the wonders of water as a mermaid! Try out row boating and kayaking as you investigate the places mermaids and their friends call home. Spend extra time at the beach swimming, playing water games, and building sandcastles!
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $650
Brownie Sampler
Dates: June 28-30, July 1-3, July 8-10
Ready to try camp for just a few days? This three days and two nights session is filled with all the traditional camp activities including swimming, crafts, campfires, songs, and tons of fun especially for you!
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $325
Brownie Trailblazer
Dates: July 12-17
Discover your inner adventurer during this week at camp! Play games, learn camping basics, and explore nature as you meet new friends and discover the fun of camp.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $650
Forest Fairies
Dates: July 19-24
Discover the magic of camp! Take a hike to search for fairies and other creatures in the forests of Juniper Knoll, build fairy houses, make a flower crown, and have a tea party with the fireflies. Learn about protecting the outdoors and display acts of fairy kindness around camp on your way to earning your very own fairy wings!
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $650
Junior Programs
Entering grades 4-5 in fall 2026
Adventure Explorer
Dates: June 21-26, July 19-24, July 26-31
Feeling adventurous? Try a little bit of everything in this outdoor adventure! At camp, try out archery, go canoeing, hang out in the hammocks, and complete teambuilding challenges. Then head off-site to go on a horseback riding trip and an indoor rock climbing trip.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $775
Aquatic Explorer
Dates: June 28-July 3, July 12-17
Stay cool and make a splash! Soak, stroke, and float your way through camp as you spend every day at camp hanging out at the lake. Explore paddling in canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. Play water games, take a sailboat ride, craft your own boat to race on the lake, or try synchronized swimming, and round out the week with a beach party!
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $665
Junior Sampler
Dates: June 28-30, July 1-3, July 8-10
Give camp a try to see what it's all about. This three days and two night session is all about doing the traditional camp activities including swimming, cookouts, and crafts. Choose to do a scavenger hunt, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, go on a hike, or do all three.
Lodging: Tabin
Fee per Session: $325
Junior Trailblazer
Dates: July 12-17, July 26-31
Get ready for a week of camp adventures! Enjoy archery, games, crafts, and swimming, while gaining new skills such as fire building, campsite set-up, cooking over a fire, and navigation. Then, decide as a group if you want to pitch a tent or sleep under the stars for an overnight campout.
Lodging: Tabin
Fee per Session: $650
This Is How We Camp!
Dates: July 19-24
Bring on the dance parties, pop wars, and flash mob routines! Do things you never thought you could do at camp like building your own raft, playing epic Twister® games, or lounging in a fortress of your own creation. Stay up for a late night of exploring camp after dark, painting nails, enjoying facials, and even watch a movie! Join us for this unforgettable week of brouhaha as we shuffle up the camp week as we know it.
Lodging: Tabin
Fee per Session: $650
Wilderness Explorer
Dates: June 21-26
Love to discover the world around you? Dive into the wonders of the outdoors as you explore the natural world, engage in eco-friendly activities, and discover what wildlife call camp their home. Then give your camping skills a boost as you learn trail hiking safety, discover different ways to purify water, and connect with nature on an off-site day hike where you will learn about Leave No Trace and how to navigate in the woods. You will also visit a local nature center and get some hands-on experience with the animals that live there. One night, choose with your fellow campers whether to spend a night outdoors in hammocks, pop-up tents, or under the stars.
Backcountry Level 1
Lodging: Tabin
Fee per Session: $720
Cadette Program
Entering grades 6-8 in fall 2026
Cadette Sampler
Dates: July 8-10
Looking to squeeze overnight camp into your super-busy summer, or want to give camp a try for the first time? This three days and two night session is just enough time to try all the traditional camp activities, including swimming, hiking, crafting, and archery, while meeting new friends!
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $375
Older Girl Programs
Entering grades 6-12 in fall 2026
Adventure Bound
Dates: July 12-17
Get ready for a week of adventures! It all begins by exploring team-building activities and challenges at camp before heading off-site to tackle indoor rock climbing, a 9-line zipline tour, hike the Ice Age Trail, and traverse a high ropes course.
Lodging: Platform Tent
Fee per Session: $935
Adventure Out!
Dates: June 28-July 3, July 19-24, July 26-31
Leave your fancy shoes at home and bring your boots for a week of adventures! Explore teambuilding activities and challenges at camp before heading off-site to try out horseback riding, tackle a rock climbing wall, and hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Lodging: Yurt
Fee per Session: $835
It's time to let your creativity flow! Dive into the world of crafting where you can design your own dazzling jewelry, vibrant tie-dye masterpieces, and intricate lanyards. Unleash your inner artist and embrace the wonders of nature as you sketch, paint, and create during this journey of artistic exploration.
Lodging: Yurt Fee per Session: $660
Boats & Brunch
Dates: July 19-24, July 26-31
Come out for a relaxing week of sleeping in and spending time on the lake. Start every day off with a late breakfast then head to the waterfront to challenge yourself with canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. Learn and practice small craft rescues, enjoy a floating lunch, and build a cardboard boat with friends for a race on the lake!
Lodging: Platform Tent Fee per Session: $675
Canoe, Kayak, & You
Dates: June 28-July 3, July 12-17
Get your feet wet this week at camp! Spend your days out on Pleasant Lake learning the ins and outs of canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. You'll learn different rescue techniques, and spend lots of time paddling, racing, playing games, and having fun on the water!
Backcountry Level 1
Prerequisite: Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for two minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.
Lodging: Platform Tent Fee per Session: $665
Girl vs. Wild
Dates: July 19-24
Learn what it takes to survive in the wilderness! Spend the week learning different methods of purifying water, what kind of supplies to bring and how to pack them, and how to protect the environment using the Leave No Trace principles. Put these skills into practice during an overnight backpacking trip on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Backcountry Level 2
Prerequisite: Level 1 program or prior camping experience recommended.
Lodging: Platform Tent
Fee per Session: $725
Go With the Flow
Dates: June 21-26
Jump in for a kayaking adventure! Warm up your paddling on Pleasant Lake, then climb into the seat of your kayak as you practice river safety and navigation on a three-day, two-night trip down the Wisconsin River, camping on sandbars along the way.
Backcountry Level 3
Prerequisite: Level 1 or 2 program or previous camping experience required. Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for two minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.
Lodging: Platform Tent
Fee per Session: $920
Hammock Haven
Dates: June 21-26, July 19-24
Ready for a break from your busy summer? Spend the week at camp lounging in hammocks, reading a good book, making a friendship bracelet, hanging out with friends, cloud watching, or even taking a nap! Whatever you choose to do, this week at camp is all about relaxation.
Lodging: Platform Tent
Fee per Session: $650
Hoist Yer Sails (Two Weeks)
Dates: July 12-24
Nothing compares to the excitement of skimming across Pleasant Lake in a sailboat! Spend your days learning the different aspects of sailing a Sunfish dinghy, such as water safety, knots, and how to rig your craft and hoist your sail, as you work towards becoming a Mariner.
Prerequisite: Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for two minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping, and have the upper body strength to lift a 15-pound sail out of the water.
Lodging: Lodge Fee per Session: $1,375
Keep Calm & Paddle On
Dates: July 26-July 31
Looking for another form of travel? Slip into a kayak as you refine new and familiar paddling strokes, practice rescue skills, learn about river safety and navigation, and then take a kayak trip down the Wisconsin River and make camp overnight on a sandbar.
Backcountry Level 2
Prerequisite: Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for two minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.
Lodging: Platform Tent Fee per Session: $875
Lake Life
Dates: July 8-10
Live lakeside during your time at camp. Spend extra time swimming, trying out kayaking and stand up paddleboarding, and relax on the beach at Pleasant Lake at this three days and two night session.
Lodging: Platform Tent Fee per Session: $340
Smooth Sailing
Dates: June 28-July 3
Ahoy experienced sailors! Now that you’ve completed Hoist Yer Sails, it’s time to just sail, sail, sail! Spend the week bonding with your fellow sailors and work on advancing your sailing skills, take a younger camper out on the open water for a sailboat ride across the lake, learn basic boat repair, and more.
Prerequisite: Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for two minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping, and have the upper body strength to lift a 15-pound sail out of the water.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $665
Taste of Sailing
Dates: June 21-26, July 26-31
Want to know if you have sea legs? Experience what it’s like to feel the breeze on your face as you rig and sail on a Sunfish sailboat on Pleasant Lake. You will get a basic introduction to sailing this week at camp as learn boat safety, injury prevention, knot tying, and more.
Prerequisite: Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for two minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping, and have the upper body strength to lift a 15-pound sail out of the water.
Lodging: Lodge
Fee per Session: $665
Trailblazers
Dates: July 12-17
Ever wondered what a week at camp is like? This is your chance to join in the fun! Your camp fun will include archery, crafts, hiking, kayaking, and campfires. Plus, spend time learning survival basics such as shelter building, how to purify water, and how to light a fire without a match, before spending a night under the stars in a pop-up tent or hammock.
Backcountry Level 1
Lodging: Yurt
Fee per Session: $650
Wilderness Trek
Dates: June 28-July 3
Make unforgettable memories while learning how to protect and enjoy the wilderness on a three-day, twonight backpacking trip on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Backcountry Level 3
Prerequisite: Level 1 or 2 program or previous camping experience required.
Lodging: Platform Tent
Fee per Session: $730
Teen Leadership
Leader-in-Training
Dates: July 19-24
Grade level: entering grades 6-12 in fall 2026
Uncover your potential and find your voice through hands-on learning experiences as you challenge yourself to be your best self! Practice leading songs, games, and crafts, and gain practical tips for working with groups. Plus, explore your favorite camp activities like boating and archery. Then put your leadership skills into action as you plan and lead an activity for other campers, in addition to contributing to a service project for camp. While not a prerequisite for Counselorin-Training, this program is a great start for your leadership journey at camp and beyond. Cadettes will complete Program Aide training and Seniors & Ambassadors will complete VIT training.
Lodging: Yurt Fee per Session: $650
CIT Programs
The CIT program is structured as a progression and campers must complete Counselor-in-Training I before attending CIT Mastery, Counselor-in-Training II, or CIT Internship. CIT Mastery is not required to progress to Counselorin-Training II. CIT training experiences are transferrable between Butternut Springs, Greene Wood, and Juniper Knoll.
Counselor-in-Training I
Dates: July 12-17, July 26-31
Grade level: entering grades 10-12 in fall 2026
Spend your week at overnight camp learning basic counselor techniques and developing your leadership skills. Practice your camp skills, develop outdoor cooking techniques, and observe and interact with younger campers as you work in partnership with camp staff. This program is for anyone who has an interest in learning how to work with youth, both at camp and beyond.
Lodging: Platform Tent Fee per Session: $650
CIT Mastery
Dates: June 28-July 3, July 19-24
Grade level: entering grades 10-12 in fall 2026
After completing CIT I, continue your journey in camp leadership with mentorship from staff in a specialty program area as you work toward mastering your skills. CITs will work closely with staff for a specific program to develop their skills in that area while also gaining hands-on experience with younger campers. Attend this session multiple weeks and focus on a different specialty area each time! Specialty areas include aquatics, backpacking, and high adventure, and may include trip(s) off-site; indicate your specialty area preference when registering. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT I
Lodging: Varies Fee per Session: $325
Counselor-in-Training II (Two Weeks)
Dates: June 21-July 3
Grade level: entering grades 11-12 in fall 2026
Put your CIT I skills into action while working on the intricacies of being a camp counselor! Improve your skills in archery, outdoor cooking, nature study, and the arts. Love the water? Spend additional time with the aquatic staff! Considering a career in camping or Girl Scouting? Spend time with the camp director’s team and learn about camp administration! Round out your time at camp by spending your second week working directly with younger camp groups.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT I
Lodging: Platform Tent Fee per Session: $700
CIT Internship
Dates: June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 8-10, July 12-17, July 19-24, July 25-31
Grade level: entering grades 11-12 in fall 2026
Have you completed CIT I and II but you are not yet 18 years old? Do you need volunteer service hours? This CIT Internship is perfect for you! Spend a week or two volunteering at overnight camp this summer working directly with a group of younger campers alongside camp staff.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT II
Lodging: Varies Fee per Session: Free
Summer Troop Camping
Girl Scouts GCNWI camps are open year-round, but we have some special opportunities available during the summer! Want to know more about troop/service unit camping and the outdoor training required for adults? Check out the Property Reservations page on our website for more information.
Camp Butternut Springs Swim & Stay
Dates: July 25-26, August 4-5, August 5-6, August 6-7, August 7-8
Register for a Swim & Stay program that includes your unit rental plus enjoy swimming in the pool, complimentary s’mores ingredients for a s’more party, and your choice of archery, canoeing, letterboxing, or an outdoor cooking snack! For meals, you can bring your own food to prepare at your lodge or dine in the camp Dining Hall for $10/person per meal. The 24-hour rental period will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of your reservation. At least one outdoor-trained adult is required per unit.
Lodging: Cedar Lodge (capacity 36), Friendship A Lodge (capacity 20), Friendship B Lodge (capacity 24), Tamarack Lodge (capacity 36)
Fee per Unit: $350
Camp Juniper Knoll Swim & Stay
Dates: July 18-19, August 4-5, August 5-6, August 6-7, August 7-8, August 8-9
Register for a Swim & Stay program that includes your unit rental plus enjoy swimming in the lake, complimentary s’mores ingredients for a s’more party, and your choice of archery, kayaking, letterboxing, or an outdoor cooking snack! For meals, you can bring your own food to prepare at your lodge or dine in the camp Dining Hall for $10/person per meal. The 24-hour rental period will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of your reservation. At least one outdoor-trained adult is required per unit.
Lodging: Promise A Lodge (capacity 20), Promise B Lodge (capacity 24), Wilderness (capacity 20), Chalet Tabins (capacity 36), Shongela Yurts (capacity 40)
Fee per Lodge Unit: $350
Fee per Tabin/Yurt Unit: $275
Camp Greene Wood
Traditional property reservations are available every weekend (Friday-Sunday) all summer long at Greene Wood! Interested in a troop day camp opportunity? Check out page 11 for more information.
Camp Palos
All-Camp Activities Add-On
Property reservations are available all summer long at Palos! Every weekend in June, July, and August, we are offering the following all-camp activities:
⏵ Campfire, songs, and s’mores
⏵ Night hike
⏵ Sprinkler and water games
⏵ Tie dye and friendship bracelets
Fee: $10 per youth
All activities are included in the fee, and you will get to participate with other groups staying at camp. Our typical Add-on Facilitated Outdoor Experiences such as archery can also be scheduled separately for your group; see the complete list on our website for more details.
Summer Outdoor Experiences
Looking for something fun to do this summer beyond the traditional summer camp experience? Our Outdoor Experiences provide individuals, troops, and families the opportunity to join in the fun. Check out a sample of our summer experiences below and visit our website to discover even more Girl Scout fun!
Archery Clinic
Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Dates: June 20, July 14, July 18, August 4, August 29
Grade level: entering grades 4-12 in fall 2026
Join us for an archery clinic where beginners and experienced archers alike can sharpen their skills and learn new techniques in a fun and safe environment. Our trained instructors will guide participants through the basics of holding and shooting a bow and arrow while offering tips to help improve and perfect technique. This hands-on clinic is perfect for anyone (4th grade and older) looking to try something new, challenge themselves, and enjoy an activity outdoors. Grab a bow, take your shot, and experience the thrill of hitting the mark!
Location: Camp Greene Wood
Fee per Person: $10
Brownie Outdoor Bash
Dates and Locations:
• June 20 at Camp Greene Wood
• July 18 at Camp Palos
• August 8 at Camp Butternut Springs
Head out to camp to explore the outdoors through some special Brownie Girl Scout fun! Your outdoor adventure will include nature exploration, games, a craft, hiking, and teambuilding challenges, plus making s’mores around the campfire and creating lasting memories to inspire your next adventure.
Fee per Person: $10
Daisy Outdoor Extravaganza
Dates and Locations:
• July 11 at Camp Butternut Springs
• August 4 at Vernon Hills Gathering Place
• August 8 at Vernon Hills Gathering Place
Join us for a special outdoor adventure created just for Daisy Girl Scouts! Spend time exploring the outdoors through games, crafts, and teambuilding activities designed to spark friendship and discovery. Then, gather around the campfire to roast a s’more, sing camp songs, and make lasting memories with new and old friends alike.
Fee per Person: $10
Pool Party
Dates: July 11, July 25, August 8
If you are looking for the perfect way for your troop or family to soak up the sun, have some fun, and relax by the pool then look no further than our weekend pool party at camp. Enjoy swimming, water games, and poolside activities designed for all ages. Relax, play, and create unforgettable memories together in the sun and water. To round out the afternoon, bring a picnic blanket and a bagged lunch to enjoy in the nearby field—an ideal spot for a sunny, fun-filled break.
Location: Camp Butternut Springs Fee per Person: $10
Volunteer-led Day Camp
Dates: vary
Girl Scouts GCNWI is proud to be an organization supported by many hard-working and enthusiastic volunteers who choose to plan and run volunteer-led day camps for the Girl Scouts in their service units. We encourage you to reach out to your service unit manager to see if there are any volunteer-led day camp opportunities available near you.
Location: varies Fee: varies
You and Me
Dates: July 11-12, August 8-9
Grab your favorite female adult and join us for an unforgettable Glow & Grow themed You and Me campout! Spend 24 hours at camp surrounded by nature, laughter, and light as you strengthen your bond and make lasting memories. Together you’ll meet new friends, splash in the pool, and choose your own adventure through a mix of glowing and growing activities—from creative crafts to scavenger hunts and outdoor games. As night falls, gather around the campfire to cook dinner, trade SWAPS, and savor gooey s’mores before a magical glow stick hike lights your way back to the lodge. This campout encourages a 1:1 ratio and is the perfect way to slow down, shine bright, and grow together!
Location: Camp Butternut Springs Fee per Person: $100
Mess Kit, Camp Care Package, and Sweatshirt
Camp Favorite
Mess Kit 1 $15
Great for camp re fun. The colorful and sturdy mess kit includes a mesh tote with carabiner, plate, bowl, cup, and utensils.
$20 value
Camp Adventure
Camp Care Package 1 $40
Surprise your camper with must-have camp essentials.
Includes camp-themed activity cards, plush backpack clip, summer camp patch, mystery Wigglitz, hair ties, mini notebook and pen set, camp stickers, and more. Complete with an insulated crossbody water bottle bag. Your camper will also receive a FREE $5 Trading Post voucher to use during the 2026 summer season.
$50 value
Camp Gear
Limited-Edition
Camp Sweatshirt 1 $35
Pre-order your camper a super cozy camp sweatshirt. Available in youth and adult sizes.
$40 value
Summer Camp Trading Post Essentials
Once you have selected your overnight camp program, you can add the Mess Kit or Camp Care Package to your order. The kits will be delivered right to your camper!
After June 1, 2026, the Mess Kit and Camp Care Package will be available for purchase from the www.shop.girlscoutsgcnwi.org website. The price for each will increase by $5.
The Camp Care Package MUST be ordered at least 5 days before camp arrival and will be delivered right to your camper at the overnight camp.
The Mess Kit is only available for overnight camp pick up on the shop website. You can place your order online for overnight camp pick up in any one of our Gathering Place Shops or we can ship directly to you.
The Camp Sweatshirt is available as pre-order. Sweatshirt will be mailed to your home address prior to camp. A limited quantity will be available at the Trading Post during camp season.
Disclaimer – A limited supply of kits and sweatshirts will be available in the Trading Posts in the event you forget to order. Items in kits are subject to availability. Substitutions may occur.
