Date: Sat Apr 18, 8:00 AM PDT - Sun Apr 19, 12:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
All Ages! Join your fellow Girl Scouts for the most "in tents" event of the year! The Outdoor Adventure Campout will allow you to hone your outdoor and camping skills, earn outdoor badges, and learn about nature & conservation efforts. Select a trail and challenge yourself to try something new! Sign up now for this weekend of fun and discovery in the outdoors!
Please read through the full event description as it contains important information for the event.
Important Event Details:
- Spots are limited for this event. Your spot will not be reserved until full payment is made. This includes participants requesting payment for registration with Financial Aid or Troop Treasure.
- The event is divided into seven trails, each having a key outdoor theme and activities that support that theme. A troop must decide as a whole which trail they would like to participate in, and all troop members should register for that specific trail. Multi-level troops are encouraged to register. If their ages are separated, please have at least one adult registered with each trail.
- Each troop must be accompanied by an adult who is First Aid/CPR certified, background checked, and an additional Camp Certified Adult.
- Optional Friday Night Arrival is available. Seperate registration is required and the fee is $12 per person.
Optional OAC Opportunities: Seperate registration is required for each optional opportunity listed below.
- Friday Night Arrival - Interested in beginning your adventure early? See Friday Arrival Outdoor Adventure Campout (OAC): Apr. 17 on the Activities Calendar to Register for this option.
- Firewood Pre-order - If you want to pre order firewood for your camping weekend, see Merchandise: Firewood Pre-order 2026 Outdoor Adventure Campout (OAC) on the Activities Calendar to make your order.
Registration Dates: Registration will open on February 10,2026 and close March 28,2026, or when full.
- Please note we cannot accomodate late registration due to availibility and scheduling each trail.
Badge Connection: This event offers many activities that can count toward several outdoor badges. Have your troop decide which outdoor badges they want to work on during the event. In the spirit of being girl-led, girls should be choosing the badges they want to earn and tracking what activities they participate in so they can apply them to the badge work.
Program facilitated by: GSHCC Staff, Community Partners and Volunteers
Program Fee: $60-99 for girl and adult members
Trail Information:
- Horse Trail: $99 for girl members $60for adult members (adults will not ride the horses).Learn about riding safety and make horse connections! Daisies and Brownies will be making horse connections in the arena. Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will head out for a trail ride after learning the basics. Adults will not ride the horses. Daisies - Ambassadors
- Target Sports Trail: $60for girl & adult members.Are you ready to hit the target? Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will learn the techniques that go into being an archer with our trained council staff and partners. Campers of the target sports trail can put their skills to the test with training on our custom archery range. Juniors - Ambassadors
- Beach Party Trail: $60 for girl & adult members. Make a splash at our classic beach party! We'll jam out to music, play beach games, and go swimming, while also learning about local water habitats and the invasive species that affect them. Daisies - Ambassadors
- Outdoor & Nature Trail: $60 for girl & adult members.Come hone in your outdoor skills and explore the science of nature! Get hands on as you learn about different methods of fishing, knots, and more with guidance from talented angler partners and volunteers! Daisies - Ambassadors.
- Outdoor Art Trail: $60 for girl & adult members. The Outdoor Art Trail is a creative and hands-on experience designed to ignite your artistic side while connecting with nature. Girls will earn their Outdoor Art badge for their age level through peaceful activities like natural dyeing, working with clay, and much more. This trail offers a perfect blend of creativity and outdoor exploration, making it a must-try for artists and nature lovers alike! Daisies - Ambassadors.
- Garden Trail: $60 for girl and adult members. New this year! Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors will learn about plants, soil, and pollinators on this fun new trail made for those who want to get their hands a little dirty and bring something to life! Daisies - Juniors.
- CSA Outdoor Leadership Challenge Trail: $60 for girl and adult members. Notice: Includes Friday and Saturday night. Ready to put your outdoor skills-and leadership-on full display? This exciting new Trail is designed just for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts who want to challenge themselves, work as a team, and lead others in the great outdoors. What to Expect: Team competitions in Dutch Oven cooking, knot tying, trail signs, and first aid. Friday night CSA Mixer to kick things off, followed by a Dutch Oven cook-off. Saturday timed challenges that test skills, teamwork, and creativity. Leadership-in-action opportunities at the Expo Area and on other Trails, where you'll facilitate activities and assist younger Girl Scouts. Built-in free time to relax with your troop, explore camp, enjoy open program areas, and connect with other CSA Girl Scouts. Why Join? Earn credit toward your Teaching Leadership or Take Action awards. Gain hands-on experience toward your Outdoor Program Aide patch. Work with staff to tailor activities to your troop's leadership goals. Celebrate your accomplishments at a Saturday evening awards ceremony during the all-camp gathering.
Program Fee Includes: Campsite & facility fees, a fun patch and rocker, access to the exhibition hall of outdoor community partners, and outdoor activities.
Additional Details: This is an overnight camping experience that has elements suitable for Girl Scouts of all ages. The purpose of this event is to provide Girl Scouts and their troop leaders a safe and supportive environment to test their new camping and outdoor skills while adding some fun outdoor activities to supplement the tent camping experience. Troops will be responsible for planning their meals, providing transportation, and bringing their own camping gear.
Supplies Needed:
- Full supply list will be available in your MYGS, three weeks before the event date.
Adult Supervision: Adult Supervision is required.
- Each troop must be accompanied by an adult who is First Aid/CPR certified, background checked, and an additional Camp Certified Adult.
- Supervision of girls is the responsibility of the adults attending with them.
- All attending adults must register for the event.
- Please register with your Girl Scouts in the same trail. If spots are not available, please contact Customer Care.
- Please limit adult attendance for this event to the listed ratios outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints (page 6). Do not exceed the ratio listed in the SAC as there is limited spacing for troops.
- This is a member only event, no siblings please.
Event Disclaimer: This event will happen rain or shine.
General Location: Valley Springs, CA
- Exact address can be found in your MYGS after registering for the event, and will also be included in the information letter.
Note: This event takes place in an outdoor setting.
Media Release Disclaimer: There may be photos or
video taken during this event. By registering for this event, you give
permission for GSHCC and GSHCC program partners to use photos/videos
of your girl to promote Girl Scouts. If you would like to opt out of
photographs/videos, please notify staff at event check-in.
Information Letter: Once you have registered you can
find the information letter at least 2 weeks before the event date, by
logging in to your My Account, go to My Events and select the event.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the information letter under
Additional Documentation. An email will be sent out 1 week before the
scheduled event with the information letter for the event. If you
register after this time, you will need to go through your My Account
to get the information letter or reach out to customer care.
Not a member? Join now and save! Become a member before registering for this event to take advantage of our member pricing, plus save on other GSHCC events for the rest of the year! A membership year runs from October to September.
***Please note: Membership is required to take part in this event. Adult members background checks must be completed and up-to-date.
Troop Treasure: After registering, please follow the instructions on this form to request to pay with Troop Treasure.
Financial Aid: Financial assistance is available to girls/adults that have current memberships with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. Payee must submit the Financial Aid Request form after registering to finalize your request. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event date. You may still be responsible for a portion of the fees.
Cancellations
- If the activity requires a deposit, deposits are non-refundable.
- Refunds will not be given for in-person activities or training fees of $5 and less.
- All other
activities will be processed as follows:
- 21 calendar days before the activity - 100%
- 12-20 calendar days before the activity - 50%
- 11 or fewer calendar days before the activity - No refunds
Once in a while, GSHCC may have to cancel an event. If Girl Scouts
Heart of Central California finds it necessary to cancel an activity
or training, all troops/groups or individuals having submitted
registrations and payments will receive a full refund.
Note: In the event of extenuating circumstances such
as illnesses, deaths in the immediate family, and other catastrophic
events, GSHCC will consider refunds on a case-by-case basis.
All
refund requests should be submitted in writing to Customer Care.
