Date: Sat Jun 27, 9:00 AM PDT - Sun Jun 28, 12:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
All Ages! Join us as we celebrate 80 years of Girl Scout camping at Camp Menzies! From campfires and hikes to songs under the stars, generations have made memories here. Reconnect with friends, share stories, and create new memories while enjoying classic camp fun, special anniversary activities, and plenty of Menzies magic. Participants will also enjoy hands-on outdoor experiences that build skills-from climbing the rock wall and swimming in the lake to camping and exploring nature.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from camp, bringing all necessary personal and group gear, and providing their own food. Each group must also ensure appropriate adult supervision in accordance with current Girl Scout ratio standards.
NOTICE: Your spot is not reserved until a payment is made. This includes participants requesting Financial Aid or Troop Treasure. We recommend paying the deposit to reserve your spot immediately.
Please read through the full event description as it contains important information for the event.
Important Event Details:
- Spots are limited for this event.
- The event is divided into trails, each having a key outdoor theme and activities that support that theme. A troop/group 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 for each trail.
- Each trail is provided with different housing accommodations.
- Note: 6th-12th grade groups should anticipate sleeping in tents unless otherwise communicated.
- Cabins and yurts are shared accommodations and you may be paired with other groups.
- Each troop/group must be accompanied by an adult who is First Aid/CPR certified, background checked, and an additional Camp Certified Adult.
Optional Opportunities: Seperate registration is required for the optional opportunity listed below.
- Friday Night Arrival - Interested in beginning your adventure early? See Friday Arrival 80 Years of Menzies Magic: Jun. 26 on the Activities Calendar to Register for this $15 per person add-on.
Registration Dates: Registration will open on March 7, 2026 and close June 5, 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: $50-100 for girl and adult members.
Trail Information:
- Outdoor Sports Trail: $75 for girls & adults. This high-energy trail invites girls to challenge themselves through activities like target sports, canoeing, and mountain biking with a special vendor. Adventures are led by program-partner instructors, offering skill-building in diverse outdoor settings.
- Outdoor Discovery Trail: $75 for girls & adults. Dive into the natural world through science activities in the nature hut, guided hikes, and hands-on exploration of the camp's unique ecosystems. This trail focuses on understanding the biology and ecology of the camp and surrounding property.
- Take Action Trail: $75 for girls & adults. Inspired by our Show the Love and Under Construction mindset, Girl Scouts work alongside peers and camp staff on service projects that support camp improvements and may count toward Take Action projects or service hours.
- Outdoor Art Trail: $75 for girl & adults. Express your creativity inspired by the outdoors through nature-based art projects using natural materials. This trail blends imagination and environmental stewardship, encouraging girls to create meaningful art connected to the camp setting.
- Horsemanship Trail: $100 for girls $75 for adults (adults will not ride horses). Daisies and Brownies will participate in an arena ride and Juniors will participate in a trail ride. Off the dust, girls can also explore horse care by making special treats for their equine partners in the kitchen.
Program Fee Includes: Campsite & facility fees, a patch and year rocker, facilitated activites outlined in the trail description, and attendance to a once-in-a-lifetime event 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, their troop leaders, and adults with a safe and supportive environment to utilize camping and outdoor skills while adding some fun outdoor activities to supplement the camping experience, all while celebrating 80 Years of Menzies Magic. 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 and be a Girl Scout member.
- Please register with your Girl Scouts in the same trail. If spots are not available, please contact Customer Care.
Event Disclaimer: This event will happen rain or shine.
General Location: Camp Connell, 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.
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 4 weeks before the event date. You may still be responsible for a portion of the fees.
Camp Cancellation Policy:
- Camps require a deposit upon registration; these deposits are non-refundable.
- If cancellation notification is given to GSHCC customer care team more than 4 weeks (28 calendar days) in advance of camp starting, then a full refund will be issued, minus the deposit.
- If cancellation notification is given to the customer care team less than 4 weeks (28 calendar days) in advance of camp starting, then no refund will be issued, unless it qualifies as an extenuating circumstance.
- 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. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the GSHCC customer care team by September 30, 2026.
- In the event that the council finds it necessary to cancel an activity or training, all troops/groups or individuals having submitted registrations and payments will receive a full refund.
