Friday Arrival: 80 Years of Menzies Magic: Jun. 26
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Date: Fri Jun 26, 4:00 PM PDT - Sat Jun 27, 9:00 AM PDT
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Daisies,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers,
  • Cadettes,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Brownies

Interested in making magic early? Join us for our optional Friday check-in! Check-in is on Friday, June 26th from 4:00-7:00 PM. This is a great option if you want to settle in early and make the most of your weekend. Registering for the additional Friday Night is optional. There is an additional $15 fee per person to cover costs. Each girl and adult must be registered for a trail during the 80 Years of Menzies Magic Weekend in order to register for thIS Friday night arrival. Please register every person in your group that is planning to spend an additional night.

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.

Important Details:

  • Each girl and adult must be registered for a trail during the 80 Years of Menzies Magic Weekend: Jun. 27 - Jun. 28 in order to register for the Friday night arrival. Please register every person in your group that is planning to spend an additional night.
  • Spots are limited for this event.
  • Each troop/group must be accompanied by an adult who is First Aid/CPR certified, background checked, and an additional Camp Certified Adult.
  • This Friday add-on will require your group to stay in the housing assigned to you for the chosen trail and the duration of the weekend; cabins and yurts are shared accommodations; you will most likely share space with another group. 

Program facilitated by: GSHCC Staff, Community Partners and Volunteers.

Program Fee: $15 for girl members, $15 adult members

Program Fee Includes: Campsite & facility fees, access to event and sleeping accommodations one day early, attendance to a once-in-a-lifetime event and outdoor songs Friday evening.

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.

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.

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 not required to take part in this event. 

Troop Treasure: After registering, please follow the instructions on this form to pay with Troop Treasure.

Financial Aid: Financial assistance is available to girls and adult volunteers 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.

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.