Overnight Camp

Find your next adventure at Girl Scout overnight camp.

She's a force of nature—let's get her outside!

At Girl Scout camp, we prioritize building confidence, independence, and a passion for the outdoors. Campers will ignite their curiosity and create unforgettable memories as they experience a wide range of activities, surrounded by the beauty of the Oregon coast or the Columbia River Gorge. Each summer, Girl Scouts across our council get to try new things in the supportive atmosphere of camp—from paddling a canoe for the first time to climbing to the top of the rock wall. They forge new friendships around campfires and shared meals, all while gaining confidence and comfort in nature. And most importantly, they do it all while having a blast!

Ready to sign up for overnight camp? Registration is open now!

🚐 Transportation is available! Round-trip transportation is available for youth attending camp programs at Camp Arrowhead or Camp Cleawox. Transportation to both camps will depart from and return to the Girl Scout Service Center in Portland or Eugene. For details, see Page 32 of the camp brochure.

📣 Financial assistance is available for overnight camp! Learn more on Pages 36 and 37 of the camp brochure.

✅ Take the overnight camp readiness quizzes on Pages 8 and 9 of the 2026 Overnight Camp Programs brochure, and find the camp experience that's just right for you.

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Learn more about camp programs for all ages and experience levels at Camp Cleawox and Camp Arrowhead. Your next summer adventure is waiting!

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Classic Camp is the traditional overnight camp experience. During each session, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, leadership games, art projects, songs, and more. Campers will individually select focus areas to explore during their camp session. 4-day classic campers will select one focus area and 6-day classic campers will select two focus areas. This approach allows campers to get to know their instructors, progressively build skills, and gain confidence each day. Three focus areas will be offered during every Classic Camp session: STEM in the Outdoors, Art in the Outdoors, and Adventure in the Outdoors. Other focus areas will vary by week based on the unique offerings from the summer camp staff and the activities available at their selected camp location.

Art in the Outdoors

Nature will be your camper’s inspiration as she explores the outdoors through music, art projects, and photography. Camp staff will select progressive activities week to week that fit the themes of Art in the Outdoors! Previous activities have included finding symmetry in nature, making a galaxy shirt, or building a musical instrument.

STEM in the Outdoors

She will explore the world with a scientist’s curiosity as she takes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) outdoors! Your girl will learn that math and science can be used to tell us all kinds of things about nature, from how tall or old a tree is to the weather, season, or time. Past STEM activities have included making a sundial, going on a shadow adventure, building a solar system, and more. This year’s offerings are sure to be just as exciting!

Adventure in the Outdoors

Does your camper want to get outside and try it all? Your girl will experience all of the adventure that overnight camp has to offer. She may develop outdoor skills such as fire building and orienteering, or hone her skills in outdoor sports such as archery and canoeing. Campers 4th grade and up may also explore location-specific adventures like rock climbing at Camp Arrowhead and kayaking at Camp Cleawox!

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Specialty Camps are available at both of our overnight camps. They allow campers to choose what they want their camp focus to be at registration. Perhaps she wants to get off camp and explore the Oregon Coast or the Columbia River Gorge with her group. Maybe she isn’t quite ready to leave camp but wants to discover more about the camp magic that can be found there.

When not in her specialty camp activity, she’ll explore archery, boating, swimming, art projects, campfires, and various outdoor skills. Girls can plan additional activities as a group, such as choosing a place on camp for an overnight under the stars. So many summer adventures await at our specialty camps!

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A familiar camp program will now be available at both of our overnight camps, every week of the summer! Troop adventure meets overnight camp—it’s the best of both worlds. Girls and their troop leaders attend camp together participating in all of the classic camp activities as a troop like swimming, arts and crafts, boating, and campfires. Girls entering grades 4 and above can also choose to try archery or other camp-specific activities. Additional activities are offered such as hikes, theme meals, and all-camp events. Everyone gets “Me Time” in the afternoon to rest and recharge in their unit area—napping is encouraged!

Troops sleep as a group in cabins and spend the day participating in activities together. Multiple troops will live together in the same sleeping unit.
Troop leaders are responsible for their troop at all times, including wake-up, bedtime, transitions to activities, time in between activities, downtime, etc.
Camp staff will lead activities such as swimming, boating, an art project, nature activities, and more! A camp staff member is assigned to check in with troops, but will not be assigned to live with the troop for their experience.
Two meals a day are eaten in the dining hall with all campers, while one meal is packed up and eaten at a location on camp chosen by your group. There are always plenty of snacks (and coffee) to go around.
Girls have opportunities to interact with other campers, but most of your time is spent as a troop making camp memories together!

All adults registered for Troop Camp must have a current Girl Scout membership and must have successfully completed a GSOSW background check.

Troop Camp Registration: To register your troop for a Troop Camp session, please complete the Troop Camp Registration Request form. Only one adult volunteer per troop needs to fill out the request form. Once we have received your response, please allow 10–14 business days for us to place your troop in a session and share the next steps for registration. Have questions? Reach out to answers@girlscoutsosw.org.

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Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! GSOSW Friends and Family camps provide opportunities for girls to attend camp with a trusted adult in their life. She and Me is for girls and an adult female, and Me and My Person is for girls and an adult of any gender identity. Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities, and campfires. These programs are a great way to try overnight camp for the first time.

Activities are offered all day long and girls and their adults get to experience them together! Classic camp activities are scheduled into your day (swimming, boating, an art project, and campfires) and additional activities are offered such as hikes, themed meals, and all-camp events. Girls entering grades 4 and above also can choose to try archery. Everyone gets “Me Time” in the afternoon to rest and recharge in their unit area!

These camp programs are available for girls entering grades 1–12. All adults attending must have a current Girl Scout membership and must have successfully completed a background check with GSOSW. Whether you’re a longtime camper or you’ve never slept in a cabin before, this program is a perfect chance to spend a few days in nature with a special girl in your life.

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Find your next adventure at Girl Scout overnight camp.

She's a force of nature—let's get her outside!

Ready to sign up for overnight camp? Registration is open now!

The 2026 Overnight Camp Programs brochure will be available in November!

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