When campers sit around the campfire, paddle a canoe, shoot a bow and arrow, or climb a natural rock wall for the first time, something in them begins to change—they gain a sense of pride by facing their fears, they learn new skills and learn to make new friends. They come home with a spring in their step and a new light in their eyes.
January 13: Sleep away lottery opens
January 24: Sleep away lottery closes
February 4: Placement emails sent
February 12: Sleep away registration for remaining spots opens
February 18: Virginia and West Virginia Day and Evening Camp registration opens
February 19: Maryland Day and Evening Camp registration opens
April 28: Payment Deadline
For remaining spaces about registration (account help, camp registration, payment, refunds, etc.),
please contact us at customercare@gscnc.org or 202-237-1670
Sleep Away Camp registration opens on January 13.
To register and apply for financial assistance after April 28, please email us at customercare@gscnc.org with the following information:
Camper Name:
Program Name:
Session Date:
Is your camper already registered for this program?
If your camper is already registered, we will send you a link to our financial assistance online application to complete. If your camper is not already registered, we will work with you to register them in the program you selected, based on availability.
Please note: The $50 deposit is not covered by Financial Aid and will be added to the remaining balance due, after the Financial Assistance has been approved and applied.
The lottery for Sleep Away Camps is open from January 13, 10am to January 24th, 11:59pm.
General lottery - half week, one week, and two week programs
Me and My Pal lottery - one night programs where campers attend with an adult
Counselor in Training (CIT) lottery
Any remaining spots will be open for general registration on February 12th.
Is it your camper’s first time at a sleep away camp? Need help navigating registration? Attend one of our information sessions or open houses.
For questions about any sleep-away camp programs or locations, please contact us at camp@gscnc.org.
Each camp will host an in-person open house over the Winter/early Spring. Open houses are an opportunity to tour camp, meet some of the counselors, and ask questions.
Questions? Contact us at camp@gscnc.org
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital strives to make camp available to all campers regardless of their family’s economic situation.
LEARN MORE** Financial Assistance is available for our Girl Scout Camps, making unforgettable experiences accessible to all!
Take the lead and experience camp from the counselor’s perspective!
Our leadership programs allow teens in grade 9 and above to mentor younger campers and learn how rewarding it is to be camp staff. After teens complete the first Counselor-in-Training (CIT) two-week program, they can move on to the more advanced CIT II program and/or enhance their skills in our Junior Counselor (JC) program. There will be a separate lottery for Counselor-in-Training Programs, that will open January 13. Eligible teens can enter both the regular program lottery and the CIT lottery.
Please note that CITs are required to leave camp on the weekends.
(Grades 11-12) By Application ONLY
Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older and completed 11th grade by summer. Completion of CIT I/II preferred, not required.
Ready to take your leadership experience to the next level? This paid position is the ultimate leadership experience for high school students not yet old enough to become full-time staff members. As a Junior counselor, you will join the camp staff team, work alongside staff, hold similar job responsibilities, and inspire campers! You’ll work with the camp leadership staff to set your schedule, selecting weeks to work, receiving training, and leading activities. Junior counselors work a range of weeks at each camp (usually 3-4 weeks) but still go home over the weekend. Teens cannot be both a CIT and junior counselor in the same summer, at the same camp. Junior counselors who turn 18 during the summer may be given the option to apply for a full-time staff position. Applicants will be able to indicate on their applications if they are interested in specializing in lifeguarding, archery/slingshots, boating, program, and arts & crafts (opportunities depend on the camp).
Space is limited. All junior counselor applicants will be interviewed. Placement in the program is based on experience and is at the discretion of camp directors. Teens will receive a stipend for being a Junior Counselor.
For questions regarding:
Emily Reece ereece@gscnc.org (202) 274-3305
Leah Glicker lglicker@gscnc.org (202) 534-3793
Rebecca Montague rmontague@gscnc.org (202) 274-3329
Customer care customercare@gscnc.org (202) 237-1670
