Camp Crossroads

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Updated: November 8th, 2022

Camp Crossroads | Fairfax County, VA

Dates: Monday, July 10 -Friday, July 14, 2023
Hours: 8.00 AM- 4:00 PM
Camp Website: www.CampCrossroads.org
Camp Contact Information: GSCampCrossroads@gmail.com

Description & Activities

2023 Camp Theme: Harry Potter

Description: Come back to Hogwarts Americana! We're slightly differently than Hogwarts UK but we're every bit as much fun. Enjoy dressing up as your favorite character on Harry Potter Day or as a grey tabby like Professor McGonagall for Animagus Day. Find Scabbers and earn a reward! Stop at the Ice Cream Parlour for a sweet treat. Naturally Hermione has read all of the books, but you don't have to - you'll have teachers to lead the way.

Activities: Slingshots, tomahawks, archery, challenge course, outdoor skills, outdoor cooking, arts and 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.

Camp Location: Camp Crowell

Bus Transportation: Not available at this camp

Volunteer at Camp!

Camp Crossroads 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 could receive 90%-100% 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 leadership team at GSCampCrossroads@gmail.com. You’ll be happy you did!

Registration Information

Placement Type: Lottery

Lottery Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 1, 2023

Lottery Notification: Monday, May 1, 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 Monday, May 15, 2023. Refunds after Monday, May 15, 2023 will be provided at the discretion of the camp director.

To withdraw your child from Camp Crossroads, please email Camp Crossroads and provide the following information as noted below.

Send your email request to: GSCampCrossroads@gmail.com

Note on subject line of the email "Withdrawal Request". Include in the email: * Child's Full Name * Child's Grade * Copy of the registration receipt for camp.

If you have any further questions, please refer to the information on the FAQ related to Withdrawal content, before emailing the camp volunteers at the above email address.

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 Camp Crossroads in a previous year and have completed 7th grade. After registering, AIT Is will be sent a survey to complete.

AIT II Requirements: Must have completed Camp Crossroads' AIT I program and have completed 8th grade. After registering, AIT IIs will be sent a survey to complete.

Aide Requirements: Must have completed Program Aide training and completed 9th grade. After registering, aides will be sent a survey to complete. Aides must complete the Teen Staff Application Survey which can be found at www.campcrossroads.org under the Volunteer page.

Teen Leadership Program Information: AITs provide assistance to unit leaders, learn leadership skills, and teach an activity independently. Mandatory training dates and times will be posted on Camp Crossroads' website by February 1, 2023 for Teens (Aides) and AITs. Aides provide assistance to unit leaders, further develop their leadership skills, and are able to work independently.

Teen Leadership Contact: Contact Ashleigh Dobson at GSCampCrossroads@gmail.com