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Council Camping Programs

Never been to camp and want to check it out? Been camping with your troop and craving more? We have a Council Camp opportunity for you!

No training required, all meals provided! Experiencing the outdoors can be easy and fun! Thanks to our many dedicated volunteers, our Council camp programs are hugely popular.

There are always new programs being offered. Be sure to check back often for the most up-to-date list and registration information or log on to the OLC to view upcoming camp opportunities and request notifications.

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Camp Blue Bay Individual Girl Camping Opportunities

Individual Girl Opportunities include transportation from the Girl Scout Service Center to camp and back—we provide the volunteers. 

Camp Aide Training

If you enjoy the outdoors and like working with younger girls, consider becoming a Camp Blue Bay Camp Aide. During an overnight stay in a Troop House at Camp Blue Bay, you will participate in a leadership training designed to prepare you to work with younger girls. This training will include a variety of hands-on activities and role playing.

After the successful completion of this training, you can apply to volun­teer for one week at Camp Blue Bay. There is a cost of $200 to volunteer at Camp Blue Bay which includes cost of transportation and all meals. Be sure to register quickly, training is limited to 16 participants.

Camp Blue Bay Camp Aide Information and Registration Form.

Counselor-in-Training

This two-week Counselor-In-Training for Ambassador Girl Scouts will allow you to complete an outdoor leadership course while observing and assisting counselors at camp. There will be time for training as well as an opportunity to work directly with younger campers. Participants will live in a tent unit and work together as part of the 2018 CIT Team. To be considered for this pro­gram, interested girls must complete the application process and have a personal interview. This training is limited to 12 participants.

To request an application packet, contact Laura Bissett-Carr, Director of Camping Services, at BissettL@gsnc.org or 631.604.2201.

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Camp Blue Bay Troop Camping Opportunities

For Troop Opportunities, you provide the girls and adult coverage—we will do the rest!

Work & Fun Weekend

Usually takes place in April.

Camp Blue Bay always needs loving care! Be part of maintaining and improving our beloved camp while enjoying a weekend in the outdoors.

Open to Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Troops with appropriate cover­age and Individual Adult Volunteers. No camp training required. Week­end projects to include clearing paths, spreading wood chips and other assorted projects.

Come for the day or stay in the Troop House for the weekend. Each group will be required to volunteer for at least one morning or afternoon shift on Saturday to help keep our camp clean and beautiful. The rest of the weekend is yours to enjoy as a Troop.

Spring Weekend

Spring Fling!
Usually takes place in May.

Calling all Troops! It’s time to shake off those winter blues, breathe the fresh brisk air and have some fun. An array of planned activities awaits you and your girls on Saturday: plant some seeds, take a walk on the beach to collect shells, make a spring craft, learn a new game or two and sing around the campfire while exploring the fun of camp. Troops can choose to arrive Friday night or Saturday morning. No training required for adults but we ask that you limit the number of adults to allow more girls to attend. Indoor space and tents will be assigned based on the number of people in your group; Troops will be expected to share sites.

Summer Troop Adventures

“A program designed especially for your Troop!”

Feel a little nervous about camping? Not sure it’s your “thing,” but, your Troop is excited and the girls would love to camp together in the summer time? Not to worry, we have the solution.

Summer Adventures allows your Troop to take advantage of the activities offered at summer camp, including swimming, boating, nature, arts & crafts, campfires and more. We make it easy. Once registered, we will design a program especially for your Troop. Troops only need to have one adult per each 8 girls attending and no training is required.

When you arrive, a summer staff member will greet you, assist your group in settling in and be with you throughout your stay to guide you through the activities. No need to worry about food; all meals will be served in the Dining Hall. Accommodations are in tents (4 girls per tent) or dormitory style indoors (12 girls to a room)

Who: Girl Scout Troops Brownie – Ambassador 
One adult needed for each eight girls - No training required

Dates: View the Summer Adventures Availability Chart for available dates.

Cost: $100 per person 
$25 per person non-refundable deposit required to register. 
Balance due June 15, 2018.

Registration: 
Will be on a first-come first-served basis by submitting the required non-refundable deposit and Summer Adventures Troop Camping Registration Form.

Fall Weekend

Design your costumes; bring along your swaps; grab some treats and plan to celebrate at the Halloween party at Camp Blue Bay. Spend the day Sat­urday enjoying the great outdoors: take a hike to the beach, make a candle, create a fall decoration and play some games. After dinner it’s time to party! Take part in the costume contest, enjoy some activities, show us your moves on the dance floor and share your treats.

Troops can choose to arrive Friday night or Saturday morning. No training required for adults, but we do ask that you limit the number of adults to allow more girls to attend. Indoor space and tents will be assigned based on the number of people in your group; troops will be expected to share sites.

Cost: Includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast

Registration Form.

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Camp Blue Bay Parent/Child Camping Opportunities

Parent/Child Overnights are just for you and your daughter(s).

Mommy & Me Winter Series

Looking for something special to do with your daughter? Come join us at one of our Mommy and Me Weekends! You and your daughter will have free time to explore the camp, make new friends and participate in scheduled activities based on your Girl Scout level. Go on a nature/science adventure, get crafty with your daughter, and so much more...

Choose to arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. Limited to 56 participants per weekend, participants will stay in one of the two Troop Houses. All meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner and Sunday breakfast) will be served in the Activity Building.

View our Camp Blue Bay Mommy & Me Winter Camping Series on our Programs & Events page.

Camp Blue Bay Mommy & Me Winter Camping Flyer and Registration Form.

Date

Level/Session Title

January 11-13, 2019

Daisy - Snow Much Fun!  
January 18-20, 2019

Brownie- Camping Fun!
At Capacity

February 8-10, 2019

Junior- Winter Wonderland

February 22-24, 2019

Cadette- Got Science?

March 8-10, 2019

 Daisy - Fairy Tales
At Capacity

March 29-31, 2019

Brownie - Go Green! 
At Capacity

April 5-7, 2019

Junior - Color Me Happy!
At Capacity

 

 

 

Parent/Child Overnights

At Capacity!

August 25-26, 2018 or September 8-9, 2018

If you and your daughter(s) cherish quality time together, this is the perfect opportunity for you. At the Parent/Child Overnight, you may choose to take part in a variety of planned camp activities, enjoy a local attraction or just relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surround­ings of East Hampton. Bring along your lunch for Saturday. Dinner, evening snack and Sunday breakfast will be served in the Dining Hall.

The event can accommodate up to 200 people in platform tents. Indoor accommodations are at capacity.

Who: All registered GSNC girls with a parent/guardian.

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Camp Blue Bay Adult Camping Opportunities
Summer Adult Weekend

August, 17-19 2018 - Cancelled

Looking for a weekend to get away? Do you want to be a kid again? Play, laugh and be silly at camp! Here is your chance; the date is set to gather with camp friends old and new. Sleep in a tent or Troop House (your choice), raise the flag, take a swim in the bay (bathing caps always available) and gather round the campfire to sing the songs that you still remember. Join us for the weekend or the day, it’s up to you! All Adult Volunteers and Camp Blue Bay Alumni welcome! All meals included!

This event will not be offered again until August 2020, so be sure to put it on your calendar.

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