Explore Camp

Explore Camp Patch Program

For All Girl Scout Levels
The Explore Camp Patch Program encourages Girl Scouts to explore the outdoors, take part in Girl Scout traditions, and discover the unique features of each of our eight camp properties. Girl Scouts completing this patch program will hone their eight basic outdoor skills, which help improve outdoor literacy and support positive, environmentally-friendly outdoor experiences. The main patch and the Camp Coles Trip patch are now both available for download. Patches are available for purchase in the GSCNC shop. The rest of the individual camp patches are forthcoming in spring and summer 2020.

Download the main patch requirements here, or printer-friendly version here

Download the Camp Coles Trip patch here.

Download the Camp Crowell patch here.

Download the Camp May Flather patch here.

Check out our Camp FAQs

COVID-19 UPDATE: As of May 18, 2020, Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital camp properties are closed until further notice. Camp properties should not be accessed by any person during this suspension, including for day visits. All Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital Camp Properties are planning to reopen for September reservations, starting June 15. This includes all high adventure activities and troop camping.

The Council is currently working on procedures and capacity reductions to decrease the risk of exposure to COVID-19. These updates will be released prior to June 15.

Reservations can be made for September 12-15 starting June 15. After June 15, additional reservations will open exactly three months in advance as normal (reservations starting on September 16 will open June 16, etc.). Reservations will open up at 3 PM for overnight camping and the start time of the reservation for Day Use and High Adventure. To make a reservation once they have opened, please visit this page of our website.

Please visit our GS at Home page for some virtual outdoor-themed activities and resources.

For more information go to Summer Sleep-Away or Summer Day & Evening for program information.

Not a Girl Scout member, no problem. Girl Scout camp is for all girls. First, you must join Girl Scouts, and if your membership is only to attend camp, click unsure at the time of registration. Wait 24 hours before registering your daughter for camp.

Any questions email registration@gscnc.org.

Camp Properties at a Glance

Camp Name	Location	Overnight Capacity	High Adventure	Accessibility Information
Aquasco	Aquasco, MD	204
Brighton Woods	Brookeville, MD	225
Coles Trip	Stafford, VA	372
Crowell	Oakton, VA	135
May Flather	Mt Solon, VA	288
Potomac Woods	Leesburg, VA	485
White Rock	Capon Bridge, WV	251
Winona	Hughesville, MD	335

Key to High Adventure:

	Archery Range		Kayaking Available on Site
	Canoeing Available on Site		Challenge Course
	Tomahawk Range		Slingshot R ange

Contact Our Camping Team

Denise Viau	Camping Services Manager	202-274-3308
Campbell Hartley	Camping Services Coordinator	202-534-3793
Megan Campbell	Camping Specialist Winona and Brighton Woods	202-274-3309
Emily Reece	Camping Specialist May Flather and White Rock	202-274-3305
Kelsey Hancock	Outdoor Program Specialist Aquasco and Potomac Woods	202-274-3329
Grace Hassler	High Adventure Specialist Coles Trip and Crowell	202-274-3323
Tammy Worcester	Property Manager	703-909-5644