Sweet Little Vacation

Updated: December 21, 2021

Sweet Little Vacation | Montgomery County, MD

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022
Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM
Camp Contact Information: Camp Director Rose Young at slvdaycamp@gmail.com

Description & Activities

2022 Camp Theme: Fantasy Animal Camp

Description: Come join us and fly into the magical world of fantasy creatures. Search for the dragons in the trees while looking out for the fairies underfoot. Outdoors is the best place to be to find all the amazing creatures. We will celebrate the creatures in our crafts, song and games.

Activities: Slingshots, tomahawks, archery, badge earning, arts and crafts, songs, games, nature/STEM, and hiking.

Additional activities: Horseback riding, location TBD. (Available for 6th-7th graders.)

Overnights: Grades 3 through 12 will have an overnight on June 28. 6th-12th graders will have an additional overnight on June29th.

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 Brighton Woods

Bus Transportation: Bus transportation information will be available in the spring 2022. Contact slvdaycamp@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.

Volunteer at Camp!

Sweet Little Vacation 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) through early registration access in December/January
Reduced registration rate – you could receive $30 to $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 Camp Director Rose Young at slvdaycamp@gmail.com. You’ll be happy you did!

Registration Information

Placement Type: First Come, First Served

Registration Deadline: June 17

Register your camper based on their 2021-2022 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 prior to May 15, 2022. Half refunds will be given from May 15 to June 15, 2022. No refunds will be given after June 15, 2022.

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

Aide Requirements: Must have attended a Girl Scout day/evening camp, completed Program Aide training, and completed 8th grade. New aides must have PA training and reach out to the Teen Leadership Contact prior to registering for camp.

Teen Leadership Program Information: Aides and leaders have a joint training the third week in June. The date and time will be emailed closer to camp time. Aides help run stations such as crafts, badges and games or assist with to patrols of younger campers.

Teen Leadership Contact: slvdaycamp@gmail.com

Contact camp director Rose Young at slvdaycamp@gmail.com if you have never been an aid before. We will provide the mandatory program aid training if you have not had it before. Please contact before registering.