Camp Pleasant Valley

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Updated: November 8th, 2022

Camp Pleasant Valley | Washington County, MD

Dates: Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16, 2023
Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Camp Contact Information: camppleasantvalley@gmail.com

Description & Activities

2023 Camp Theme: Dino Camp

Description: Camp Pleasant Valley is going back in time to discover the world of Dinosaurs! Explore, play games, dig for fossils and enjoy arts & crafts for a RAWRing good time! Have fun with Archery, Slingshots and Creeking (activity depends on grade level).

Activities: Swimming, fishing, kayaking, slingshots, tomahawks, archery, outdoor skills, arts and crafts, songs, games, nature/STEM, and hiking.

Overnights: Juniors and AIT's will have an overnight at camp on the evening of June 14th.

Field Trips: Juniors and AITs will go to Greenbrier State Park for a day of swimming and kayaking.

Transportation: Bus transportation will be availabe. More information will become available in the Spring.

Buddy Requests: Buddy requests are not available.

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: Hope Valley Farm, MD

Volunteer at Camp!

Camp Pleasant Valley 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)
Reduced registration rate
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 camppleasantvalley@gmail.com. You’ll be happy you did!

Registration Information

Placement Type: First Come, First Served

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 7, 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: A full refund will be provided if participant cancels by June 1, 2023. A 50% refund will be issued after June 5, 2023. No refunds available after June 5, 2023.

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 Requirements: AITs must have completed 6th grade and previously attended a Girl Scout Day/Evening camp. AITs should email camppleasantvalley@gmail.com for an application. All AITs will need to attend a Program Aide training class prior to camp beginning.

Aide Requirements: Aides must have previosuly attended a Girl Scout Day/Evening camp. Aides must have completed the AIT training. Aides must email camppleasantvalley@gmail.com for an application and interview prior to registering for camp. Aide planning meetings start in November 2022, please contact camppleasantvalley@gmail.com to receive dates and times.

Teen Leadership Program Information: Aides will be required to attend training meetings and a program planning weekend - these times and dates will be emailed to parents and/or girls. At camp, Aides will assist units or stations, complete kapers and camp tasks, and prepare for the next day of camp. Aides will earn service hours for their time.

Teen Leadership Contact: camppleasantvalley@gmail.com or 301-514-5268