What is a core camp?
These 1-2 night programs are camps run by teen Girl Scout troops for other Girl Scout troops to attend. The spring camps occur in April and May, and the fall camps occur in September and October. There are a variety of locations and themes to choose from! Core camps are available for all troop levels.
How does core camp work?
Your troop signs up to attend as a group. You are responsible for providing appropriate adult supervision. The host troop will do the rest! All programming, activities, and meals will be provided for you at camp.
How do we register?
Core camp spots are given via a lottery. You will be asked to rank your troop’s top choices for the season, and give us an estimate on the number of youth and adults you will bring.
Once your troop is placed in a core camp, you will claim your spots by paying a $20 deposit per participant. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be applied towards final payments if participants drop out.
Spring season: The lottery for spring core camps is open throughout November. Placements are made and deposits due in December. After the lottery, remaining spots will open for first-come, first-served registration in January.
Fall season: The lottery for fall core camps is open in February/March. Placements are made and deposits due in April. After the lottery, remaining spots will open for first-come, first-served registration in May.
Core camp scholarship
Grants are available to help cover the cost of core camp! You can request a grant for individual(s) in your troop, or the entire troop. Complete the form below to get started:
See Fall 2026 core camp details:
For Daisies 
For Brownies
For Juniors
For Cadettes and Older
FAQ
What is the typical cost of a core camp?
Can my Girl Scout attend a core camp without their troop?
How many adults can we bring?
Do we need a cookout/campout certified adult to attend?
Can my troop host our own core camp?
Where do we sleep?
