Summer Camp

Summer Camp Advisories (as of 7/9)

The safety and security of our campers is our primary concern. We appreciate your understanding and trust in the Girl Scout Camp team. Please reach out to reghelp@girlscoutsaz.org or 602-452-7030 for additional questions or support.

Shadow Rim Ranch Reopens after Backbone Wildfire Closure

Shadow Rim Ranch will reopen and resume summer camp for Week 5 (July 4-6 & 7-9). The Backbone wildfire is 76% contained, and heavy smoke is no longer a concern. Camp staff are looking forward to being back on-site and seeing campers and their families!

National Forest Closures

We’re aware of and following the National Forest closures due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity as firefighting resources are scarce. Prescott National Forest is now open and there are no closures currently affecting travel to/from GSACPC camps.

Summer Camp Season is May 31 - July 30, 2021

Summer camp, now more than ever, is a crucial part of Girl Scouting. Being outdoors and away from technology will allow campers to continue building connections and social skills, discover themselves while exploring nature, and challenge themselves in new ways. It’s an opportunity to be bold, be brave, and unlock endless potential.

This summer is going to be a little different, like most things this past year. However, the magic of summer camp will remain – friends, activities, counselors, and each camp’s special creatures (Chepi, Willamina, Charlie Chuckwalla, and Mogie) are waiting for you! If you do not know them, this is the summer to learn about where they came from and who they are!

Start browsing programs & register!

Looking for sessions in print? Instead of a camp brochure, camp session details will be included in the Spring issue of GS Connections, which will be available online and arrive at home by early April.

2021 Summer Camp Schedule Overview

Session Types

Residential Mini Camp = 3 days / 2 nights (Mon-Wed / Thurs-Sat)
Residential Camp = 6 days / 5 nights or 11 days / 10 nights OR 13 days, 12 nights
Day Events = 1 day (30 minutes - 6 hours)
Day Camp = 5 days (Mon-Fri)
Troop or Family Camp = 3 days / 2 nights

Note

Camp in a Box alternative will be available and provided if in-person experiences are canceled/postponed
Flexible Virtual Camp Experience options will be available June 7 – July 30

Camp Key

PLC = Parsons Leadership Center in Phoenix
WS = Willow Springs in Prescott
SR = Shadow Rim Ranch in Payson
M = Camp Maripai in Prescott

WEEK	DATES	CAMP	SESSION TYPES AVAILABLE
0	May 31 - June 4	PLC	Day
0	June 2-4	WS	Resident Mini
1	June 6-11	WS, SR, M	Resident
1	June 7-11	PLC	Day
2	June 13-18	WS, SR, M	Resident
2	June 14-18	PLC	Day
3	June 20-25	WS, SR, M	Resident
3	June 21-25	PLC	Day
4	June 27 - July 2	WS, SR, M	Resident
4	June 28 - July 2	PLC	Day
5	July 4-6	SR	Family Camp
	July 5-9	PLC	Day
	July 5-9	WS	Resident
	July 7-9	M, SR	Resident Mini
6	July 11-16	SR, M	Resident
	July 12-16	PLC	Day
	July 14-16	WS	Troops
	July 16-18	WS	Families
7	July 18-23	SR, M	Resident
	July 19-23	PLC	Day
	July 20-22	WS	Troops
	July 23-25	WS	Troops
8	July 25-30	SR, M	Resident
	July 26-28	WS	Families
	July 26-30	PLC	Day

Instead of a camp brochure, camp session details will be included in the Spring issue of GS Connections, which will be available online and arrive at home by early April.

2021 Summer Camp Prices

We offer a three-tiered pricing structure. Each family can choose the pricing tier most appropriate to their needs. Every camper will receive the same high-quality programming you’ve come to expect from Girl Scouts, regardless of pricing tier selected.

LENGTH	TIER 1	TIER 2	TIER 3
Day Camp (5 Days)	$295	$369	$387
3 Days – Residential	$280	$350	$455
5 Days – Residential	$345	$430	$560
6 Days – Residential	$400	$500	$645
13 Days – Residential	$820	$1,015	$1,330
LEAP (grades 9-12)	$400	$500	$645
CIT 1 (grades 10-12) 6 Days – Residential	$400	$500	$645
CIT 2 (grades 11-12) 13 Days – Residential	$400	$500	$645
CIT 3 (grade 12) 6 Days – Residential	$100	$120	$150
Troop or Family Camp (3 days)	$100	N/A	N/A

General Summer Camp Fun is Always Included!

Campers will get the chance to experience all of these activities no matter which in-person sessions they choose to attend. Some program activities have a grade level requirement.

Camp Maripai (Resident Camp)	Shadow Rim Ranch (Resident Camp)	Willow Springs (Resident Camp)	Parsons Leadership Center (Day Camp)
Hiking	Hiking	Hiking	Hiking
Sleeping Under the Stars (6+-days sessions)	Sleeping Under the Stars (6+-days sessions)	Sleeping Under the Stars (6+-days sessions)	Solar Astronomy
Outdoor Cooking	Outdoor Cooking	Outdoor Cooking	Outdoor Cooking
Arts & Crafts	Arts & Crafts	Arts & Crafts	Arts & Crafts
Archery (Grade 2 & up)	Archery (Grade 2 & up)	Archery (Grade 2 & up)	Archery (Grade 2 & up)
Hatchet Throwing (Grade 6 & up)	Sling Shot (K & up)	Sling Shot (K & up)	Sling Shot (K & up)
Nature Appreciation	Nature Appreciation	Nature Appreciation	Nature Appreciation
STEM	STEM	STEM	STEM
Team Building	Team Building	Team Building	Team Building
Tie-Dye (bring an item)	Heritage Skills	Tie-Dye (bring an item)	Tie-Dye (bandana provided)
	Canoeing	Ceramics	Exploring Literary Genres
	Climbing Tower (Grade 2 & up)	Play Space	Aquatics
	Zipline (Grade 4 & up)	Drama

Camp Maripai Horse Program on Hiatus: Our Council’s number one camp priority in 2021 is ensuring that we can offer a safe summer camp experience to as many girls as possible, no matter the circumstances come summertime. To plan for multiple scenarios while implementing new safety guidelines and limited capacities and keep all camps safe, affordable, accessible, and well-staffed, we made a difficult but necessary decision to forego the Camp Maripai horse programs for the 2021 summer season. Camp Maripai is preparing exciting supplemental opportunities that are more adaptable to the planning requirements this year, and can’t wait to see campers return! We are hopeful that this is a temporary hiatus and we can bring the horse program back in 2022. We also hope that families will understand and that their daughters will join us for the same enriching and supportive experiences they've come to love at Girl Scouts Summer Camp.

750+ Cookie Reward: Donation to Camp Maripai

Cookie bosses who sell 750+ boxes can still choose to make a donation to Camp Maripai in celebration of this year's theme, Hope the Horse. All donations will still be utilized to help girls attend Camp Maripai now and in the future.
I Camped All Four Patch: Don’t Forget!

By visiting any of our properties for any program, you can earn the camp’s patch, and if you attend a session at every camp, the four patches complete the "I camped all four patch."
Write to Your Camp Creature Friends!: The beloved magical creatures of GSACPC Camps would love to hear from you! Use this form to send an electronic letter to Chepi, Willowmina, Charlie Chuckwalla, and Mogie. We'll pass along your letters so they can write you back from camp!