Brighton Woods Day Camp

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Updated: November 8, 2022

Brighton Woods Day Camp | Montgomery County, MD

Dates: Monday, July 24 - Friday, August 4, 2023
Hours: 9 AM - 3.30pm PM
Camp Website: http://www.brightonwoodsdaycamp.com
Camp Contact Information: JoAnna Kwaloff at brightonwoodsdaycamp@gmail.com

Description & Activities

2023 Camp Theme: Magical Forest

Description: Do you want to have a magical summer? Brighton Woods is transforming into a magical forest! We will share our campsites with gnomes, fairies, elves and maybe even a friendly troll or two. Listen carefully and you might hear the trees whisper to each other! Build fairy villages and see if you can attract some new residents for Flo, Civvie, Peggy, and Harriet to play with. That's right, all your favorite mascots will be back frolicking in our magical forest this summer! And of course we'll work on all your favorite Girl Scout camping skills while enjoying the magic of Brighton Woods!

Activities: Slingshots, tomahawks, archery, outdoor skills, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, songs, games, drama, nature/STEM, and hiking

Camp activities (including field trips, extended hours, and overnights) are offered at the discretion of the camp leadership team and may be modified or canceled to follow COVID-19 restrictions. Camp activities may not be available to all units and can be canceled due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Overnight: Overnights are available for all ages. A teen overnight will take place on Friday, July 28th for 8th graders and up.

Camp Location: Camp Brighton Woods

Bus Transportation: Buses will be available for registration in late spring. Contact brightonwoodsdaycamp@gmail.com with any questions about bus transportation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there may be an additional bus transportation fee collected after registration to provide for more buses to accommodate social distancing during transportation. More information will be provided as camp gets closer.

Buddy Requests : Buddy requests cannot be guaranteed.

Volunteer at Camp!

Brighton Woods Day Camp is planned and put on each year by a group of dedicated Girl Scout volunteers! Due to safety ratios, enough adults must volunteer each year for camp to run. Unfortunately, if not enough volunteers sign up, camp will be cancelled. We need your help to ensure that camp can happen this year and that every girl has an amazing camp experience..

Benefits of Volunteering

Guaranteed placement for your camper(s) – bypass the lottery and get early registration access in January.
Reduced registration rate – you will receive 50% off the camp registration fee!
Units at camp for sons and preschool-aged children of volunteers - yes, they get to come to camp too!
Receive volunteer hours for training and camp days
Network with other Girl Scout volunteers in your area
Learn new skills, try new things, and take part in fun camp traditions!

Complete the interest form or connect with the camp team at brightonwoodsdaycamp@gmail.com. You’ll be happy you did!

Registration Information

Placement Type: First Come, First Served

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 14, 2023

Register your camper based on their 2022-2023 school year grade.

Want to pay a lower price for camp or guarantee your camper a spot at camp? Click the Volunteer at Camp! dropdown above.

Refund Policy: Full refunds will be provided if requested on or before June 1, 2023. A refund of 50% will be provided if requested before June 14, 2023. Refunds after June 14, 2023 will be provided at the discretion of the camp directors.

In the event of a camp cancellation by Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, you will receive a full refund. If you must unexpectedly cancel your registration for this camp for reasons related to COVID-19, you will receive a full refund regardless of the time of cancellation.

Teen Leadership Opportunities

AIT I Requirements: Must have attended a Girl Scout day/evening camp and have completed 7th grade. Prospective AIT I's must first complete the survey linked on the camp website and then interview with a camp leadership team member. If accepted, then AIT I registers for camp.

AIT II Requirements: Must have completed their AIT I year at Camp Brighton Woods and have completed 8th grade. Prospective AIT IIs must first complete the survey linked on the camp website and then interview with a camp leadership team member. If accepted, then AIT II registers for camp.

Aide Requirements: Must have attended Brighton Woods Day Camp in a previous year, completed Program Aide training, and completed 9th grade. Prospective aides must first complete the survey linked on the camp website and then interview with a camp leadership team member. If accepted, then aides register for camp.

Teen Leadership Program Information: Training dates and times will be sent via email and posted on our website and social media. Aides may have an overnight at camp.

Teen Leadership Contact: Teen Leadership Contact: Please contact JoAnna Kwaloff at brightonwoodsdaycamp@gmail.com