Council Camping Programs

No training required. All meals provided. Thanks to our many dedicated volunteers, our council camp programs are easy and fun!

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.

Troop Camping Opportunities

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

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November 14-15 2026
Have you ever wondered about the wild animals that live at Camp Blue Bay? Pack your bags and join us as we explore where the wild things are! Troops will spend the day earning their Junior Animal Habitats badge and discovering the unique places animals make their homes. You’ll have a chance to make your very own animal home, learn more about endangered species, and take steps to protect wildlife.

No camp training required. Indoor space will be assigned based on the number of people in your group; groups will be expected to share rooms within the Troop Houses.

Who: Open to all GSNC Junior Troops with Appropriate Adult Coverage
Cost: $55 per person (includes Saturday dinner, snack, Sunday breakfast, activities, and badge)

Registration opens September 16, 2026

Parent/Child Camping Opportunities

Parent/Child Overnights are perfect for all registered GSNC Girl Scouts with a parent/guardian.

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Looking for something special to do with your Girl Scout? Come join us at one of our Me & My Girl Scout Weekends! You and your Girl Scout 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, and so much more...

Choose to arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. Limited to 28 families 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.

January 29 - 31 Cadette Safety & S’mores
February 5-7 Brownie Builders
February 19 - 21 Junior Make the World A Better Place
March 5 - 7 Brownie Bugs*
April 2 - 4 Junior Detectives*
April 16 - 18 Daisy Designers*

*indicates a Badge will be earned!

Registration for Me & My Girl Scout will open November 2027

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August 29-30, 2026 and September 26-27, 2026

Exciting Changes Coming for 2026!

If you and your Girl Scout(s) cherish quality time together, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re shaking things up this year with a brand-new format that gives you the best of both worlds—more flexibility and more fun! Enjoy a relaxed morning arriving at camp and getting settled before diving into an afternoon packed with crafts, games, and activities. Feeling eager to start early? Optional workshops will be available in the morning for a small fee—perfect for early birds who want to jumpstart their day with hands-on, self-paced learning. It’s more fun, more adventures, and a schedule that works for you!

The event can accommodate up to 200 people in platform tents.
Limited indoor space (dormitory style Troop Houses) available upon request.

Who: All registered GSNC Girl Scouts with a parent/guardian.

Cost: $50 per person (includes Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and afternoon activities). Additional $6 per person for the optional morning workshop.

Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors can explore the Shapes or Numbers in Nature badges, while Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can join a True North workshop—a first step toward earning the True North award, an experience that helps Girl Scouts build the confidence and courage to lead their own path and opens the door to Highest Awards.

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Date: October 24-25, 2026

Exciting Changes Coming for 2026!

Celebrate Fall with your family at Camp Blue Bay. Enjoy a relaxed morning on your own, arriving at camp, getting settled, visiting a local attraction and enjoying a packed lunch with your family before an exciting afternoon full of messy fun fall activities. After dinner join us for a costume dance party and s’mores around the campfire.

Feeling eager to start early? Kick off your day with an optional outdoor cooking workshop (for a small fee) and whip up a tasty fall treat before the festivities begin. Perfect for early birds who can’t wait to get started!

The event can accommodate up to 200 people in platform tents. Limited indoor space (dormitory style Troop Houses) available upon request.

Who: Open to all registered GSNC Girl Scouts and their families.

Cost: $55.00 per person (Includes Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast plus activities)

Registration Opens June 16, 2026

Individual Girl Scout Camping Opportunities

Great for those Girl Scouts who just love camping! Includes transportation from the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Service Center to camp and back. We provide the volunteers.

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Date: April 17-18, 2027

Looking to connect with the elements and make a splash? Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts - pack your bags and head to Camp Blue Bay for an unforgettable Earth, Wind, and Water overnight adventure!

Explore the great outdoors as you cook over a fire, craft with nature, and dive into exciting activities celebrating earth, wind, and water alongside Girl Scout friends old and new. Finish the day with campfire and s’mores!

Who: Open to all Girl Scouts of Nassau County Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.

Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Service Center.

Registration opens in February

Have questions about camp? Contact Kirsi Moseman at mosemank@gsnc.org .