Summer Camp

Creating our future, one campfire song at a time.

GSHPA invites all girls to experience the magic of camp this summer! Spend your days in the sun adventuring, learning new things, making new friends and so much more. Registration is open now so pack your bags and get back to camp…adventure awaits!

Register for your Summer Camp

Day Camp

Theme

Dates & Levels

Description

Pricing

Location

She's Crafty

7/18-7/22

Daisy-Junior

Explore your creative side to build and create your own works of art! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just trying your hand at something new, campers will have the opportunity to use their imaginations for various artistic activities.

*Campers will also participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.

$155

Camp Happy Valley

Fairy Garden Discovery

7/18-7/22

Daisy-Junior

Spread your fairy wings and grow your gardening knowledge! Campers will participate in a variety of nature crafts based on using herbs and fairy magic.

*Campers will also participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.

$155

Camp Happy Valley

S'Mores & More

8/1-8/5

Daisy-Junior

Turn up the temperature and learn how to keep warm in the great outdoors! Campers will use a variety of outdoor techniques to learn about fire safety, practice building a fire and cook their own tasty meal.

*Campers will also participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.

$155

Camp Furnace Hills

Vintage Girl Scout

8/1-8/5

Daisy-Junior

Take a dive into the rich history of Girl Scouts! Campers will participate in activities from the past and learn more about the foundations of Girl Scouts.

*Campers will also participate in a variety of traditional camp activities.

$155

Camp Furnace Hills

Check out our camp properties and the areas your camper could utlize on our reservation page!

Family Camp

Theme	Dates & Levels	Description	Pricing	Location & Housing
Mom and Me	7/15-7/16 All GS Leverls & their adult female relative	Team up with a loved one (mom or adult female relative) for an adventure-filled experience at Camp Happy Valley! Campers and their special guest will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and explore the natural world together. Campers and guests will be housed in either cabins, lodges or platform tents.	$75	Camp Happy Valley Family campers are housed in cabins, lodges and houses at camp happy valley.
Mom and Me: Rustic Camping	7/15-7/16 All GS Levels & their adult female relative	Team up with a loved one (mom or adult female relative) for an adventure-filled experience at Camp Happy Valley! Campers and their special guest will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and explore the natural world together. Campers and guests can bring their own tents.	$70	Camp Happy Valley Rustic family campers can bring their own tents to camp on the grounds.
Wilderness Explorer!	7/28-7/30 All	Make it a family affair and bring the whole gang to Camp Archbald for an adventure-filled experience! Campers and their families will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and explore the natural world together. Families will be housed in either cabins, lodges or platform tents.	$125	Camp Archbald Family campers are housed in cabins, lodges and platform tents.
Wildreness Explorer: Rustic Camping!	7/28-7/30 All	Make it a family affair and bring the whole gang to Camp Archbald for an adventure-filled experience! Campers and their families will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and explore the natural world together. Families can bring their own tents.	$120	Camp Archbald Rustic family campers can bring their own tents to camp on the grounds.
Check out our camp properties and the units your camper could be housed on our reservation page! All housing assignments are subject to change, based on registration numbers and potential buddy requests.

Resident Camp at Camp Small Valley

Week 1: Mystery Investigation

7/10-7/15

Junior - Senior

Mystery awaits this summer at Camp Small Valley! Campers will discover their inner sleuths, develop investigation skills and participate in a variety of CSI, detective and mystery games.

$395

Juniors: White Tail Yurts Unit

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 1: Mystery Investigation with an off-site trip to Harrisburg University: CSI Crime Lab

7/10-7/15

Cadette & Senior

Mystery awaits this summer at Camp Small Valley! Campers will discover their inner sleuths, develop investigation skills and participate in a variety of CSI, detective and mystery games. Additionally, participants will adventure off camp grounds for an offsite trip to Harrisburg University’s CSI crime lab to solve a real life mystery!

$450

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 1: She's Crafty

7/10-7/15

Brownie & Junior

$395

Brownies: Glade Rustic Cabins Unit

Juniors: Glen Rustic Cabins Unit

Week 2: Potion & Wands

7/17-7/22

Brownie - Senior

$395

Brownies: Glade Rustic Cabins Unit

Juniors: Glen Rustic Cabins Unit

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 2: Potion & Wands with an Offsite Trip to Agworks at CCA: Herbology & Potion Lesson!

7/17-7/22

Cadette & Senior

The mystic world of wizardry and sorcery is coming to Camp Small Valley this summer! Campers will be sorted into their camp houses, have the chance to try their luck at wizard challenges and create their very own wands. Additionally, participants will adventure off camp grounds for an offsite trip to Agworks at Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) to make their own potions!

$450

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 3: Survival Games

7/24-7/29

Junior - Senior

$395

Juniors: White Tail Yurts Unit

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 3: Survival Games with an Offsite Trip to the Ned Smith Center: Shelters, Geocaching & Compasses!

7/24-7/29

Cadette & Senior

Challenge yourself and experience the thrill of overcoming obstacles through a variety of outdoor and survival contests! Campers will discover new abilities, refine their current talents and put their skills to the test. Additionally, participants will adventure off camp grounds for an offsite trip to the Ned Smith Center to geocache and more!

$450

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 3: Splish Splash Water Adventure

7/24-7/29

Brownie & Junior

Water-lovers unite for an aquatic adventure at Camp Small Valley! Campers will swim in the pool, speed down slip-n-slides, play water games and adventure in the stream to look for critters.

$395

Brownies: Glade Rustic Cabins Unit

Juniors: Glen Rustic Cabins Unit

Week 4: Adventure is Out There!

7/31-8/5

Junior- Senior

$395

Juniors: White Tail Yurts Unit

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 4: Adventure is Out There with an Offsite Trip to Dexterity Depot: Parkour and Ninja Warrior Activities!

7/31-8/5

Cadette & Senior

Adventure-seekers are wanted to fulfill various thrilling quests at Camp Small Valley! Campers will test their skills in archery, go on hikes, climb and journey across the camp grounds, and much more. Additionally, participants will adventure off camp grounds for an offsite trip to the Dexterity Depot to parkour and participate in ninja warrior activities!

$450

Cadettes (6&7 Grade): Black Bears Yurts Unit

Cadettes (8^th grade) & Seniors: Squirrels Nest Unit

Week 4: Animal Discovery

7/31-8/5

Brownie & Junior

Get wild about animals at Camp Small Valley! Campers will learn all about the creatures of the world and their habitats, and then search for native wildlife that call Camp Small Valley home.

$395

Brownies: Glade Rustic Cabins Unit

Juniors: Glen Rustic Cabins Unit

Check out our camp properties and the units your camper could be housed on our reservation page. All housing assignments are subject to change, based on registration numbers and potential buddy requests.

CIT Program at Camp Small Valley

Theme

Age Level & Dates

Description

Pricing

Housing

Counselor in Training

7/17 – 7/29

Girl Scouts who are currently in 9th - 12th grade are welcome to register!

Please be aware that all campers must remain under 18, if your ambassador will turn 18 before July 31 2022, she is no longer eligible for this program.

Join us for a two-week Counselor in Training (CIT) program where you will learn more about yourself and strengthen your leadership skills! CITs will learn about group dynamics, decision making and conflict resolution. Girls will learn by doing and take these skills and apply them in a camp setting under the supervision of experienced staff.

$600

Acorn Flats

Mini Camp at Camp Small Valley

Theme	Dates & Levels	Description	Pricing	Housing
Week 2: Potion & Wands	7/17-7/19 Brownie & Junior	The mystic world of wizardry and sorcery is coming to Camp Small Valley this summer! Campers will be sorted into their camp houses, have the chance to try their luck at wizard challenges and create their very own wands.	$225	Mattis Lodge
Week 3: Splish Splash Water Adventure	7/24-7/26 Daisy & Brownie	Water-lovers unite for an aquatic adventure at Camp Small Valley! Campers will swim in the pool, speed down slip-n-slides, play water games and adventure in the stream to look for critters.	$225	Mattis Lodge
Week 4: Animal Discovery	7/31-8/2 Daisy & Brownie	Get wild about animals at Camp Small Valley! Campers will learn all about the creatures of the world and their habitats, and then search for native wildlife that call Camp Small Valley home.	$225	Mattis Lodge
Check out our camp properties and the units your camper could be housed on our reservation page. All housing assignments are subject to change, based on registration numbers and potential buddy requests.

Troop Camping

Theme	Dates & Levels	Description	Pricing	Location & Housing
Troop Camping at Camp Happy Valley	DBJ Session: 7/11-7/12 CSA Session: 7/12-7/13	Looking for a fun way to connect with your troop? Plan a camping trip at Camp Happy Valley! Your troop will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and have new adventures together. Campers and guests will be housed in either cabins, lodges or houses.	$40	Camp Happy Valley Troop campers are housed in cabins, lodges and houses at camp happy valley.
Rustic Troop Camping at Camp Happy Valley	CSA Session: 7/12-7/13	Looking for a fun way to connect with your troop? Plan a camping trip at Camp Happy Valley! Your troop will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and have new adventures together. Troops can bring their own tents.	$35	Camp Happy Valley Rustic Troop campers are housed in tents on the ground. You can bring your own tent.
Troop Camping at Camp Archbald	DBJ Session: 7/25-7/26 CSA Session: 7/26 -7/27	Looking for a fun way to connect with your troop? Plan a camping trip at Camp Archbald! Your troop will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and have new adventures together. Campers and guests will be housed in either cabins, lodges or houses.	$40	Camp Archbald Troop campers are housed in cabins, lodges and houses at camp happy valley.
Rustic Troop Camping at Camp Archbald	CSA Session: 7/26 -7/27	Looking for a fun way to connect with your troop? Plan a camping trip at Camp Archbald! Your troop will participate in traditional camp activities, get to know other campers and have new adventures together. Troops can bring their own tents.	$35	Rustic Troop campers are housed in tents on the ground. You can bring your own tent.

Summer Camp information

Your details for Camp Registration: GSHPA is using GS Events as our Summer Camp Registration System this year. Due to this, there will be changes in how you register & prepare for camp. Please review information provided on this page!

Additional Summer Camp Patches & T-shirts available for purchase with your camp registration!

- For camps occurring between July 10 – July 15, camp registration closes June 26, 2022. For camps occurring after July 16, camp registration closes June 30, 2022.

- Registration must be completed by the parent/guardian of the girl.

-For returning campers, a change from last year, you are now required to register girls at their current Girl Scout level.

If you are not currently a Girl Scout, we’re so excited you’re considering one of our camps! Girl Scout membership costs $25 and you can join here, before you register for a specific camp.
Complete Health & Information Forms: - Please have the following information handy before you start your registration:

- All camper medical insurance details from your ID carrier including carrier, name of the insured policyholder, policy/group numbers, insurance company phone number, etc.

- All information for your camper’s physician and dentist, including name, address, and phone number

- All details regarding immunizations

- All details regarding any medical conditions and disease/health history

- All details regarding any camper medications/prescriptions, including the name of the drug, dosage instructions, etc.

-Be prepared to enter all of your information in one sitting, as forms will not save partial submissions or incomplete entries!
Ways to Pay: - Deposit: A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for resident camp, mini-camp, Counselor in Training Camp, Day Camp and Family Camp. Troop Camps must be paid in full at the time of registration.

- GO! Dough: For any current Girl Scout, GO! Dough can be used to pay the remaining balance after the $50 deposit has been paid for any camp session. Fill out the GO! Dough Usage Form after completing registration and paying the deposit.

- Cookie Incentive: If a camper sells 1800+ boxes of cookies she can get discounted week camp ($345 off any camp session, $50 deposit still required)

- Payment Plan: All final balances are due two weeks prior to your selected camp session. You are able to pay by either logging into your MyGS account (see my events on left side of the page on your account) or call Member Services at 800.692.7816.
Waitlist Information: Is the Summer Camp session you are most interested in full? Contact Member Services at MemberServices@gshpa.org or 800.692.7816 to be added to the 2022 Summer Camp waitlist!
Summer Camp Open House: Camp open houses are for any camp participants, potential camp participants and caregivers who want to spend an afternoon exploring the camp where residential summer campers attend. Whether this is your first year or your 10th year, you can find the magic of camp at Small Valley!

In-person Open House:

April 9 at Camp Small Valley

April 10 at Camp Small Valley

During a Virtual Open House, GSHPA Summer Camp Staff will provide an overview of each of the camp types and discuss any updated camp or program procedures. Virtual Open Houses will occur over Zoom and will start at 7 pm.

April 19

May 4

June 9
Refund and Cancellation Policies: A full refund, minus the deposit, will be given to cancellations received before 6/19/2022.

If participants do not adhere to GSHPA camp pre-screen procedures, then the participant's registration will be subject to cancelation with no refund.
Financial Assistance: - Financial Assistance: Income should not determine whether a girl can experience the magic of camp. Be aware that financial assistance is a finite resource and that not every girl will qualify. Financial assistance applicants are still required to pay the $50 deposit and complete the camp registration process. If your financial assistance application is not approved, the deposit will be refunded if cancellation is required.

- Financial assistance is available to girls living within GSHPA’s 30-county footprint.

- Apply for financial assistance when you fill out your camp forms.

- Financial assistance is available for a single session only. If there is still financial assistance available on May 15th, a girl may apply for additional financial assistance for a second week of camp. A girl may not apply for financial assistance for a third session or more.

- If approved, financial assistance covers the balance that remains after paying the non-refundable deposit for Day Camp, Mini Camp, Resident Camp, and the CIT Program.

- Financial assistance does not cover Family Camp or Troop Camps.

- Financial assistance does not cover additional purchases, such as optional t-shirts or fun patches.

About Summer Camp

Packing Lists, Pre-Screens and Check-In

Check-in / Check-out Times and Procedures

Summer Camp Pre-Screen Information 2022

Resident Camp Packing List 2022

Mini Camp Packing List 2022

Day Camp Packing List 2022

Family Camp Packing List 2022

CIT Camp Packing List 2022

Troop Camp Packing List 2022

Meet Our Camp Staff!

Sarah Baldwin: Outdoor Program Manager

Camp Name: Donnie

Sarah joined the GSHPA team in the Fall of 2017. Sarah began her career at the University of Maine, where she majored in Wildlife Ecology. After graduating, Sarah traveled the states working at a variety of outdoor education centers and camps before making her way back to the Girl Scouts. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for teaching outdoor education and her love for camp. Sarah oversees all Outdoor and Summer Camp Programs run on our four camp properties! She is a certified Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, a USA Archery Trainer, Adventure Challenge trained, and has a wide variety of outdoor recreational skills to share with our volunteers and girl members.

Brynne Hall: Program Coordinator- Girl Leadership & CIT Supervisor

Camp Name: Hollywood

Brynne joined GSHPA in November 2018 starting in Membership before making the transition to the Outdoor team in November 2021. Brynne studied athletic training at Messiah University and received a Master in Education from Millersville University. She is a proud Girl Scout alumna of the former Hemlock Council (one of GSHPA’s legacy councils) and has many fond memories spent at Camp Small Valley as a girl. Throughout her journey at GSHPA, Brynne has developed a passion for working with the Highest Awards program and older girls, including through the Counselor-in-Training program at camp. She is dedicated to growing opportunities for leadership in Girl Scouts and empowering girls to make the world a better place.

Camp Counselors: GSHPA seeks the most creative, energetic, and responsible camp counselors to help facilitate day to day camp activities. Many of our camp staff come from all over the world and bring with them experience, dedication to the Girl Scout mission, and of course - a love for the outdoors!

Summer Camp Jobs

Interested in working at Summer Camp?

Build your resume with the potential of any, or all, of the following:

•Speaking in front of a group

•Leading and coordinating activities

•Designing and leading adventure programs

•Writing STEM curriculum

•CPR & First Aid certification

•Practicing risk management

•Rehearing emergency procedures

•Develop soft skills, specifically tenacity, teamwork, ability to communicate clearly, responsibility, perseverance, and work ethic

Review the job descriptions below, then click HERE and select the position you are interested in to apply online.

Resident Camp Assistant Cook

Resident Camp Assistant Unit Leader

Resident Camp Junior Counselor

Resident Camp Lifeguard Specialist

Resident Camp Manager

Resident Camp Unit Leader

Traveling

Traveling Camp Activity Leader

Traveling Camp Activity Specialist

Traveling Camp Head Cook

Volunteer

Volunteer Kitchen Assistant

Volunteer Waterfront Lifeguard

Very Involved Camper

Who is a VIC?

A Very Involved Camper (VIC) is a girl who participated in a GSHPA summer camp experience. Registration to become a 2023 VIC opens the first week of Summer Camp. Click here to learn more.

FAQs & Parent Guide

Parent Guide 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Summer Camp? Contact our Member Services team at MemberServices@gshpa.org or 800.692.7816.

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Summer Camp

Register for your Summer Camp

Day Camp

Family Camp

Resident Camp at Camp Small Valley

CIT Program at Camp Small Valley

Mini Camp at Camp Small Valley

Troop Camping

Summer Camp information

Your details for Camp Registration

Complete Health & Information Forms

Ways to Pay

Waitlist Information

Summer Camp Open House

Refund and Cancellation Policies

Financial Assistance

About Summer Camp

Packing Lists, Pre-Screens and Check-In

Meet Our Camp Staff!

Sarah Baldwin

Brynne Hall

Camp Counselors

Summer Camp Jobs

Very Involved Camper

FAQs & Parent Guide