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General Sessions | Leadership Sessions: PA Team • CIT Team •  CIT I • CIT II
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Open House:

May 21 or 28 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center
 
General Sessions
— For girls entering grades K-8
Week 1: Creative Expressions | June 8-12

June 8-12 | Registration Deadline: May 29 | $175

Creativity comes alive! Develop new skills and express yourself as you learn different art techniques used by contemporary artists such as exploding art, painting with feet and splatter paint.

Field Trip: Science Mill

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Week 2: It's Game Show Week! | June 15-19

June 15-19 | Registration Deadline: June 5 | $175

Everyone is a winner in our epic week where virtual and board games, sharing and critical thinking rule! Spin the wheel and you may be the lucky winner to compete against fellow campers in a variety of wacky games. You may get slimed!

Field Trip: The DoSeum

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Week 3: Let the Good Times Roll | June 22-26

June 22-26 | Registration Deadline: June 12 | $175

Get your party hat on! Let’s celebrate and learn about special holidays around the world. Depart San Antonio and travel throughout the world. Arrive in different countries and discover new folk dances and food dishes while exploring new cultures. 

Field Trip: TBD

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Week 4: Stars & Stripes Celebration | June 29-July 1

June 29-July 1 | Registration Deadline: June 19 | $75

Show your patriotism and celebrate America’s birthday during this red, white and blue packed 3-day camp. Take a fun break in the sun with water activities! 

No Field Trip

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Week 5: All About Me–Sweet Escape | July 6-10

July 6-10 | Registration Deadline: June 26 | $175

Ever wonder what your body lotions and hair spray are made of and how they work? Become a scientist in the GS laboratory and discover how things are made! You’ll be creating your own potions!

Field Trip: TBD

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Week 6: Ultimate DIY | July 13-17

July 13-17 | Registration Deadline: July 3 | $175

Join the Ultimate DIY team and build your imagination!  On this team, you will learn to use a hammer, level and nails as you design your own creations that you can give or trade with friends and family. You will become a master in carpentry. 

Field Trip: TBD

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Week 7: Who Rules the World? GIRLS! | July 20-24

July 10-24 | Registration Deadline: July 10 | $175

Make a difference in your community while discovering your very own G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker and leader) superpowers. You’ll discover important skills in becoming a great leader and learn about women who have made the world a better place. 

Field Trip: Natural Bridge Caverns

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Week 8: Tropical Paradise | July 27-31

July 27-31 | Registration Deadline: July 17 | $175

Put on your leis, light the tiki torches and let’s do the hula as we travel to our planet’s tropical regions. Tropical islands are known for being warm and humid, so get ready for a cultural, culinary and historic adventure. Do you know tropical islands are home to one half of the world’s animals and plants? Come learn all about it!

Field Trip: TBD

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Week 9: Under the Sea | August 3-7

August 3-7 | Registration Deadline: July 24 | $175

Want to make an octopus? Feel like challenging Neptune? Mermaids, shells, fish, whales and sharks abound as we explore life under the sea through nature projects and storytelling. Of course, no Under the Sea week would be complete without some wet, wild and wacky water games to beat the summer heat.

Field Trip: Morgan's Wonderland

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Leadership Sessions

Summer Camp PA/CIT Orientation* 
This is an annual MANDATORY requirement for all certified PAs and CITs intending to PA/CIT at Camp Metro and/or Camp La Jita.

*MUST submit signed PA log or GivePulse summary at orientation
** Camp discounts do not apply to these sessions.
April 4 | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | WSGSLC
 $20 REGISTER
April 11 | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | WSGSLC $20 REGISTER
— For girls entering grades 7-12
Program Aide (PA) Team*

*Discounts do not apply to these sessions.

Join the Camp Metro PA Team and take on a leadership role during summer day camp. You’ll have a great time while being a role model for campers and helping to facilitate camp activities.

Session Dates Price  
Week 1: June 8-12 $50 REGISTER
Week 2: June 15-19 $50 REGISTER
Week 3: June 22-26 $50 REGISTER
Week 4: June 29-July 1 (3-day) $30 REGISTER
Week 5: July 6-10 $50 REGISTER
Week 6: July 13-17 $50 REGISTER
Week 7: July 20-24 $50 REGISTER
Week 8: July 27-31 $50 REGISTER
Week 9: August 3-7 $50 REGISTER

Required:

  • MUST be 12 years old entering the 7th grade with 25 hours of PA experience* OR 13 years old entering the 8th grade
  • Completion of PA 101 training
  • Completion of Summer Camp PA/CIT Orientation
  • Submission of Camp PA Application (provided at orientation)

*MUST submit signed PA log or GivePulse summary at orientation
** Camp discounts do not apply to these sessions.

 
— For girls entering grades 10-12
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Team*

*Discounts do not apply to these sessions.

Sharpen your leadership skills by joining the Camp Metro CIT Team. As a role model to campers and a mentor for program aides, you will work side-by-side with the camp counselors planning and facilitating camp activities. Have fun while taking the first step to becoming a Camp Metro counselor.

Session Dates Price  
Week 1: June 8-12 $50 REGISTER
Week 2: June 15-19 $50 REGISTER
Week 3: June 22-26 $50 REGISTER
Week 4: June 29-July 1 (3-day) $30 REGISTER
Week 5: July 6-10 $50 REGISTER
Week 6: July 13-17 $50 REGISTER
Week 7: July 20-24 $50 REGISTER
Week 8: July 27-31 $50 REGISTER
Week 9: August 3-7 $50 REGISTER

Required:

  • Completion of CIT I/Camp Metro CIT I training and/or CIT II/Camp Metro CIT II training
  • Completion of Summer Camp PA/CIT Orientation
  • Submission of CIT I/CIT II application (provided at orientation)

* Not to be confused with Counselor-in-Training I/II
** Camp discounts do not apply to this session.

 
— For girls entering grades 9-12
Weeks 2 & 3: Counselor-in-Training (CIT) I

June 15-26 | Registration Deadline: June 5 | $300 (2-weeks)

Discover your hidden talents and share them with younger girls during this two-week session. Learn what it takes to plan activities; teach younger girls new skills; explore behind the scenes of Camp Metro; and visit other day camps during the second week to learn about other CIT opportunities.

Required:

  • PA 101 training and at least one summer as a PA at Camp Metro.

NOTE: This CIT training is specific to Camp Metro. It does NOT cover the requirements to be a CIT at Camp La Jita.

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— For girls entering grades 11-12
Weeks 5 & 6: Counselor-in-Training (CIT) II

July 6-17 | Registration Deadline: June 26 | $ 300 (2-weeks)

Continue to expand your skills as you build on your previous Camp Metro experiences. In this two-week session you will improve your leadership techniques and plan activities. During week two, specialize in an age group or another behind the scenes leader position of your choosing and visit area day camps.

Required:

  • Completion of CIT I training and at least one summer as a CIT I at Camp Metro.

NOTE: This CIT training is specific to Camp Metro. It does NOT cover the requirements to be a CIT at Camp La Jita.

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About Camp Metro

Camp Metro day camps are held at the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center, a nearly 40,000 sq. ft. building, which offers a gymnasium, outside play equipment, STEM lab and art studio as well as a stage for girls to perform.

Sessions include a t-shirt, patch, breakfast, lunch & snack, supplies, before & after care and a field trip at no additional cost.  NOTE: 20% discount for Edgewood ISD students

  • Camp activities Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with before care beginning at 7 a.m. and after care until 6 p.m. available at no additional cost.
  • Drop off and pick up available from the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center
  • Each week concludes with a camper showcase for parents on Thursday from 3-3:30 p.m.
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Save Time and Complete Pre-Check-In!

Complete all information on CampDoc.com for your camper(s) (every form must have a green checkmark) and receive a quick check-in tag from Customer Care. This quick check-in tag will allow you to skip many of the first day check-in requirements.

Once you receive a 100% completion, stop by the GSSWT Customer Care center. They will check to ensure all information is complete and issue you 2 check-in tags that will be utilized when checking in/out your Girl Scout from camp (both Camp La Jita and Camp Metro).

  • If you have a current photo of your camper, please upload it to CampDoc.com or bring it to your pre-check-in visit and we can help get it uploaded.

NOTE: You will be asked to upload your camper’s immunization record in CampDoc.com for both GSSWT camps. Also, Camp La Jita campers (only) will need to upload a licensed physician's health examination form. Each camper who attends resident camp must have a record of a health examination given by a licensed physician. You will find other important downloads in CampDoc.com specific to your camp.

Contact customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org or call 210-349-2404 if you have any questions on CampDoc.com or other camp requirements.

 

Important Info

 

Camp Metro Forms

  • Camp Metro PA/CIT Registration Form (coming soon)

 

Questions? Contact us at 210-349-2404/800-580-7247 or customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.