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Summer Camps

Girl Scout Summer Camp

Virtual Camp sessions take place online. Participants will receive a Virtual Camp Activity Pack delivered to their home prior to the first day of each session. Each pack will contain grade appropriate program supplies for all activities that week.

For camp forms, general information, and questions and answers, see our Camp Forms and FAQs page.

Give her a summer like no other.

Camp is a place where a girl can make new friends, explore the world around her, and discover something she can’t wait to do again. It’s a place where transformation happens. In an environment created just for her, a girl learns real life skills, develops self-esteem while gaining a sense of independence and community.

Camp gives girls the chance to let their and imaginations run free!

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! Just pay the annual membership fee in addition to the camp fee to attend.

Registration for Summer 2023 camp sessions is open now!

 

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas has three camps:
   
Resident Camp La Jita

Camp La Jita: Our resident camp sessions are held at Camp La Jita, a beautiful 236-acre camp situated along the Sabinal River near Utopia. Girls develop independence while under the supervision of specially trained camp staff who help girls plan activities to create a unique camp experience. 

Day Camp Metro

Camp Metro: Our day camp sessions are held at the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center in San Antonio. Girls get hands-on experience and explore skills in a variety of areas including community service, cultural arts, healthy living, environmental awareness, STEM, and so much more! 

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Sailing Camp: Girls in grades seventh through 12th have the ability to learn how to sail various vessels on Medina Lake. 

Camp La Jita | Utopia, Texas

For girls entering grades K-12 (based on 2023-24 school year).

Each week of camp has its own theme, and campers can pick a session within that week based on their Girl Scout grade levels and interests. 

To register:

  1. Click the down arrow on the accordion of the week your girl wants to attend. 
  2. Click the Register Here hyperlink. You will be directed to our myGS event portal and will see all of the week's sessions listed and the number of available girl spots for each session.
  3. You might be put in a waiting queue (Camp Queue-It) for registration. Do not click out of this queue or you will lose your place in line. 

Tip: The total number of available girl spots listed at the top right of the page is for all sessions that week. 

Event Registration Help

Week 1: June 11-16 | Percy Jackson Camp

Register Here: Week 1: June 11-16

Get ready to enter the world of all things Percy Jackson! As a new recruit of Camp Half-Blood, you’ll explore the waters of Poseidon, train on the archery course, learn to read the signs of nature, tell stories around a vibrant campfire, and prepare for your epic quest.

Sessions:

  • Heroes in Training | grades 2-3 | Cost: $325
  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Athena’s Apprentices | grades 4-5 | Cost: $325
  • Archeology of the Gods | grades 6-8 | Cost: $325
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425
  • Night Riders, two-week session | grades 9-12 | Cost: $600

Leadership Sessions:

  • Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Leadership Team, two-week session | grades 9-10 | Cost: $200 
  • Equestrian Aide | grades 9-12 | Cost: $200
Week 2: June 18-23 | Percy Jackson Camp

Register Here: Week 2: June 18-23

Get ready to enter the world of all things Percy Jackson! As a new recruit of Camp Half-Blood, you’ll explore the waters of Poseidon, train on the archery course, learn to read the signs of nature, tell stories around a vibrant campfire, and prepare for your epic quest.

Sessions:

  • Heroes in Training | grades 2-3 | Cost: $325
  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Athena’s Apprentices | grades 4-5 | Cost: $325
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425
  • Archeology of the Gods | grades 9-12 | Cost: $325
Week 3: June 25-30 | Adventure Camp

Register Here: Week 3: June 25-30

Are you ready for a week of ultimate adventure? We’re lacing up our hiking boots and gathering our gear as we blaze trails, climb to new heights, ride with confidence, and so much more!

Sessions:

  • Trailblazers | grades 2-3 | Cost: $350
  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Girls on a Quest | grades 4-5 | Cost: $350
  • Climb On! | grades 6-8 | Cost: $350
  • Outdoor Odyssey | grades 6-8 | Cost: $350
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425

Leadership Sessions:

  • Program Aide (PA) Leadership Team | grades 7-12 | Cost: $75
  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Team | grades 9-12 | Cost: $75 
Week 4: July 5-7 | Mini Camp (3-day sessions)

Register Here: Week 4: July 5-7 (3-day sessions)

We’re packing as much fun as we can into this two-night mini session! Join us for some awesome mother-daughter activities, learn what it means to “camp like a girl,” and experience all that camp has to offer.

Sessions:

  • Mom & Me | grades K-5 and adults | Cost: $150
  • Camp Like a Girl | grades 4-12 | Cost: $150
  • Mom & Me | grades 6-12 and adults | Cost: $150

Leadership Sessions:

  • Program Aide (PA) Leadership Team | grades 7-12 | Cost: $50
  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Team | grades 9-12 | Cost: $50
Week 5: July 9-14 | Mystery at Camp La Jita

Register Here: Week 5: July 9-14

Calling all detectives, mystery solvers, and caper campers! It’s time to pull out your spyglasses and get ready for a week of whodunnit fun.

Sessions:

  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Dino Detectives | grades 4-8 | Cost: $350
  • Spies of the Night | grades 4-12 | Cost: $350
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425

Leadership Sessions

  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Team | grades 9-12 | Cost: $75
  • Equestrian Aide | grades 11-12 | Cost: $200
Week 6: July 16-21 | Artists of Camp

Register Here: Week 6: July 16-21

We’re celebrating all things art! From hiking the trails to getting creative in Dabbler’s Den, you’ll learn how to find vibrant colors and beauty all around you.

Sessions:

  • Pony Tails | grades 1-2 | Cost: $425
  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Canvas Campers | grades 6-8 | Cost: $350
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425
  • Artists of the Woods | grades 9-12 | Cost: $350

Leadership Sessions:

  • Program Aide (PA) Leadership Team | grades 7-12 | Cost: $75
  • Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Leadership Team | grades 9-12 | Cost: $75
Week 7: July 23-28 | Extreme Camp!

Register Here: Week 7: July 23-28

Are you ready to go all-in for your fun-filled week of camp? From riding like the wind to trekking through the woods (and so much more), you’ll learn all about what it means to be an awesome camper—and make memories to last a lifetime.

Sessions:

  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Camp Like a Girl | grades 3-5 | Cost: $350
  • Trailblazers | grades 4-8 | Cost: $350
  • Climb On! | grades 6-8 | Cost: $350
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425
  • Adventure Seekers | grades 6-12 | Cost: $350

Leadership Session:

  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Team | grades 9-12 | Cost: $75
Week 8: July 30-August 4 | Last Days of Summer

Register Here: Week 8: July 30-August 4

Summer may be coming to an end, but the fun is still going! Join us for the final days of swimming, hiking, and making amazing memories. We’ll celebrate the fun things summer brought us as we look ahead to the good things to come.

Sessions:

  • Pony Tails | grades 1-2 | Cost: $425
  • Horse & Me | grades 3-5 | Cost: $425
  • Saddle Up | grades 6-8 | Cost: $425

Leadership Sessions:

  • Program Aide (PA) Leadership Team | grades 7-12 | Cost: $75
  • Counselor in Training (CIT) Leadership Team | grades 9-12 | Cost: $75
  • Equestrian Aide | grades 9-12 | Cost: $200

    

Camp La Jita Session Descriptions

Session Descriptions
  • Adventure Seekers: Prepare to take your survival skills to the next level as you spend a week primitive camping! 
    • Grades: 6-12 | Cost: $350 | Offered: July 23-28
  • Archeology of the Gods: Join us on an adventure into the world of archaeology. 
    • Grades: 6-8 | Cost: $325 | Offered: June 11-16, June 18-23
  • Artists of the Woods: Combine your love of art and the outdoors and experiment with different mediums, methods, and techniques. 
    • Grades: 9-12 | Cost: $350 | Offered: July 16-21
  • Athena’s Apprentices: At camp, we’re learning how to do fun things, hard things, and everything in-between! 
    • Grades: 4-5 | Cost: $325 | Offered: June 11-16, June 18-23
  • Camp Like a Girl: Sample all of the fun adventures to be had at La Jita, from climbing rock walls to trying out the adventure course to kayaking. 
    • Grades: 3-5 | Cost: $350 | Offered: July 23-28 
    • Grades: 4-12 | Cost: $150 | Offered: July 5-7 (3-day session)
  • Canvas Campers: Art lovers, this week is for you to try your hand at all kinds of creative activities. 
    • Grades: 6-8 | Cost: $350 | Offered: July 16-21
  • Climb On!: Reach new heights on our adventure course! Build your confidence, learn to trust in a team environment, and strengthen your communication skills as you zig-zag through majestic cypress trees. 
    • Grades: 6-8 | Cost: $350 | Offered: June 25-30, July 23-28
  • Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Leadership Team: Learn to be a camp counselor by planning activities and teaching important skills to younger girls.
    • Grades: 9-10 | Cost: $200 | Offered: June 11-16 (two-week session)
    • Grades: 9-12 | Cost: $75 | Offered: June 25-30, July 9-14, July 23-28, July 30-August 4
    • Grades: 9-12 | Cost: $50 | Offered: July 5-7 (three-day session)
  • Dino Detectives: Uncover the mysteries of the past as you learn about what the land Camp La Jita is on was like in prehistoric times. 
    • Grades: 4-8 | Cost: $350 | Offered: July 9-14
  • Equestrian Aide: Work under the supervision of the riding director to learn horse care and stable management, as well as how to share your love of horses with other campers. 
    • Grades: 9-12 | Cost: $200 | Offered: June 11-16, July 30-August 4
    • Grades: 11-12 | Cost: $200 | Offered: June 25-30
  • Girls on a Quest: Are you ready for a week of ultimate adventure? Lace up your hiking boots as we explore outdoors! 
    • Grades: 4-5 | Cost: $350 | Offered: June 25-30
  • Heroes in Training: Explore what being a hero is all about as you grow into a girl of courage, confidence, and character. 
    • Grades: 2-3 | Cost: $325 | Offered: June 11-16, June 18-23
  • Horse & Me: Spend your days at camp learning how to ride a horse at a walk and a trot, and go on a relaxing trail ride. 
    • Grades: 3-5 | Cost: $425 | Offered: June 11-16, June 18-23, June 25-30, July 9-14, July 16-21, July 23-28, July 30-August 4
  • Mom & Me: Bring your mom or mother figure with you to camp! 
    • Grades: K-5 and adults; grades 6-12 and adults | Cost: $150 | Offered: July 5-7 (3-day session)
  • Night Riders: Ride into the sunset after a day of barrel racing, western pleasure riding, trail riding, and improving your equine skills! 
    • Grades: 9-12 | Cost: $600 | Offered: June 11-16 (two-week session)
  • Outdoor Odyssey: Are you ready for a week of ultimate adventure? We’re lacing up our hiking boots and gathering our gear as we spend our days exploring the outdoors and learning new camping skills. 
    • Grades: 6-8 | Cost: $350 | Offered: June 25-30
  • Pony Tails: Learn basic horseback riding with beginning instruction as well as horse care. Give a horse a makeover and make yummy horse treats. 
    • Grades: 1-2 | Cost: $425 | Offered: July 16-21, July 30-August 4
  • Program Aide (PA) Leadership Team: From being a role model to facilitating your own activities for campers, you’ll have fun with a purpose—enjoyable and challenging opportunities to build your leadership skills. 
    • Grades: 7-12 | Cost: $75 | Offered: June 25-30, July 30-August 4
    • Grades: 7-12 | Cost: $50 | Offered: July 5-7 (three-day session)
  • Saddle Up: Giddy up, girl! Let’s ride and take daily trips to the barn to practice horsemanship skills. Enjoy a relaxing trail ride through camp, feed your horse some homemade treats, and enjoy a sleepover under the stars. 
    • Grades: 5-8 | Cost: $425 | Offered: June 11-16, June 18-23, June 25-30, July 9-14, July 16-21, July 23-28, July 30-August 4
  • Spies of the Night: A mystery has taken place at camp, and it’s up to you to solve it! 
    • Grades: 4-12 | Cost: $350 | Offered: July 9-14
  • Trailblazers: Hop on your bike and pedal your way to fun! Explore camp, travel along the beautiful Sabinal River, and check out the historic town of Utopia. 
    • Grades: 2-3 | Cost: $350 | Offered: June 25-30

   

For camp forms, general information, and questions and answers, see our Camp Forms and FAQs page.

Camp Metro | West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center

For girls entering grades K-8 (based on 2023-24 school year).

Each week has a special theme, but all girls experience the same fun indoor and outdoor activities.

To register:

  1. Click the down arrow on the accordion of the week(s) your girl wants to attend. 
  2. Click the Register Here hyperlink. You will be directed to our myGS event portal to complete registration.
  3. You might be put in a waiting queue (Camp Queue-It) for registration. Do not click out of this queue or you will lose your place in line. 

Tip: The total number of available girl spots listed at the top right of the page is for all sessions that week. 

Event Registration Help

Week 1: June 12-16: The Golden Spoon

Register Here: Week 1: June 12-16

Cooking, baking, measuring, eating—time to use the golden spoons for cooking up special treats. Girls will discover kitchen basics and use their creativity in the first-ever Camp Metro baking challenge to show off their new skills. Cost: $175

Week 2: June 19-23: Rainbow Makers

Register Here: Week 2: June 19-23

Do you like to doodle and create messy art? Then you'll love what we have in store: Girls will enjoy painting, shadow tracing, nature art, and more. You'll be amazed at what you are able to create. Cost: $175

June 19-23, 26-30: Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) (2-Week Session)

Register Here: Camp Metro Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) (two-week session)

Go behind the scenes for two weeks to see how we make Camp Metro happen. During the training you will learn to plan activities and teach important skills to younger girls at camp. Required: Completion of Program Aide (PA) 101 training and entering ninth, 10th, or 11th grade. Must attend both weeks to complete the training. Grades: 9-12 | Cost: $100

Week 3: June 26-30: Under the Sea

Register Here: Week 3: June 26-30

Since life is sweet here, we got the beat here … under the sea! Explore ocean life through crafts and create sea sculptures. Campers will also discover how we can save endangered sea animals. Cost: $175

Week 4: July 5-7: Viva Fiesta! (3-Day Session)

Register Here: Week 4: July 5-7 (3-Day Session)

Enjoy three, fun-filled days celebrating Fiesta at Camp Metro. Campers will explore different types of Fiesta food and activities, and end the week with our Camp Metro Fiesta parade. Cost: $80

Week 5: July 10-14: Space Adventures

Register Here: Week 5: July 10-14

Explore the planets and discover the solar system, and find out what is on the surface of the moon! Try your hand at building a space-travel vehicle and becoming an astronaut. Cost: $175

Week 6: July 17-21: Enchanted Tales

Register Here: Week 6: July 17-21

Let's get together and enjoy songs, stories, and fairy tale-inspired projects! Learn positive values that Girl Scouts live by such as kindness, patience, honesty, and helpfulness. Cost: $175

Week 7: July 24-28: Mad Scientist Laboratory

Register Here: Week 7: July 24-28

Enter our secret, mad scientist laboratory and learn how to whip up dazzling inventions and explosive chemical reactions. Don't forget your lab coat and goggles, as some of these may cause havoc! Cost: $175

Week 8: July 31-August 4: Girl Power

Register Here: Week 8: July 21-August 4

Calling all superheroes into action! Let's pull out our masks and shields for a fun-filled week of discovering our inner superpowers. Travel back in time to learn about famous women in history and how we are all superheroes. Cost: $175

     

For camp forms, general information, and questions and answers, see our Camp Forms and FAQs page.

     

Sailing Camp | Boerne Lake

For girls entering grades seventh through 12th (based on 2023-24 school year).

To register:

  1. Click the down arrow on the accordion of the week(s) your girl wants to attend. 
  2. Click the Register Here hyperlink. You will be directed to our myGS event portal to complete registration.
  3. You might be put in a waiting queue (Camp Queue-It) for registration. Do not click out of this queue or you will lose your place in line. 

Tip: The total number of available girl spots listed at the top right of the page is for all sessions that week. 

Event Registration Help

Sailing Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Session: June 14-24

Register here: Counselor-in-Training (CIT) session, June 14-24

For girls entering ninth-12th grades.

Sailing Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) campers will arrive early and work with staff to set up camp and prepare the boats for sailing. They will develop leadership skills, lead group activities, and stay Friday night for an extra day of closing camp. The lake is the perfect place to develop leadership and mentoring skills while staying cool!  Sailing Camp CIT is for girls with sailing experience who want to expand their knowledge to include pre- and post-camp procedures. Cost: $200

Skippers & Novice and Mates Sessions: June 18-23

Register here: Skippers session, and Novice and Mates session, June 18-23

Novice and Mates session: For grades seventh through 12th: Girls sail Sunfish sailboats around the lake, learning techniques used by sailors around the world, including how to rig, de-rig, and use the wind to sail. All girls get to participate in special projects, campfires, learning songs, and playing in the lake. Cost: $350

Skippers session: For grades ninth through 12th: Skippers will continue mastering their United States Sailing Association Skills using Sunfish, sloops, and Hobie Cat boats. Skippers will develop leadership and mentoring skills while participating in camp activities. Projects, campfires, singing our favorite songs, and playing in the lake are always included! Cost: $350

      

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