Ways to Camp

Explore Our 2025 Camp Season

Nature Artists

(June 16th-20th)

Explore nature and let it inspire amazing art projects. You’ll make art, dance, and learn photography basics during this creativity-filled week at camp as you earn your Outdoor Art Creator badge!

Nature Nuts

(June 23rd-27th)

Plan your own outdoor adventure with your new friends. Learn what gear you need and where you can go, make trail snacks, and then hike!

 

Furry Friends

(July 21st-25th)

Get to know new friends and what pets they have at home. Make a craft to take home to your own pet or donate to a local shelter. Learn how to care for the animals at camp and earn your Pets badge!

Magical Worlds

(June 16th-20th)

Dive into your favorite fantasy worlds, play games and make crafts, and create your own stories as you earn your Scribe badge!

Music Makers

(June 16th-20th)

Travel through time and space with music, create your own musical instrument, and perform with friends while earning your Musician badge!

Junior Chefs

(June 23rd-27th)

Learn the ins and outs of the kitchen and prepare meals for your friends! Spend some time outside the kitchen doing classic camp activities and earn your Simple Meals badge!

Take Aim

(July 7-11)

Step up to the shooting line and take aim during the week of archery-centered activities! Improve your aim, fine-tune your technique, and challenge yourself with some friendly competition.

The Earth and You

(July 14-18)

Learn how to be a good guest in nature, camp responsibility, and take care of the world around you. Plan and cook a meal outdoors, follow Leave No Trace principles, and earn your Eco Camper badge.

Tomorrow's Artists

(July 21-25)

Take your artistic excursion outside and learn how to take inspiration from nature. Create art, take photos, make music, and more while earning your Outdoor Art Explorer badge!

Night Owls

(June 16th-20th)

Spend the week staying up late and exploring the night sky. Play games by flashlight, plan a night-time event, and enjoy this week-long slumber party with friends!

One With the Forest    

(June 23rd-27th)

Explore the natural wonders of camp and learn how to protect our environment while planning an overnight adventure, earning your Trees and Trailblazing badges!

Art in Nature

(July 7th-11th)

Explore the natural world and let it inspire you! Make art and music, and learn the basics of nature photography, all while earning your Outdoor Art Apprentice badge.

What's Cookin'?

(July 14th-18th)

Travel the world with your taste buds! Learn your way around a kitchen and how to make different dishes to share with your friends while earning your New Cuisines badge!

Magical Worlds

(July 21st-25th)

Take inspiration from your favorite fantasy worlds and explore new ones to create your own stories. Spend the week putting together the skills you need to make your own comic book and earn your Comic Artist badge.

On Target

(July 21st-25th)

Learn the physics behind the perfect archery shot to improve your skills with a bow. Try out different equipment, take on range challenges, and earn your Archery badge.

A Thousand Words

(July 7th-11th)

Learn the basics and some advanced tricks to take great shots with your camera. Adventure throughout camp taking landscape and portrait photos and put your new-found tricks to the test to take home a picture worth a thousand words, all while earning your Photography badge. Girls are encouraged to bring their own (non-cell phone) cameras, as loaner cameras are limited.

Blast Off!

(July 7th-11th)

Look up and admire the sky above us. Learn and share star stories, build models, and visit an observatory to get an up-close look at the cosmos. Earn your Sky badge while exploring camp and beyond.

Myths & Magic

(July 14th-18th)

Don your elf ears and form an adventuring party to go on an epic adventure with friends as you learn the joys of collaborative storytelling and exploring fantasy worlds. Campers are encouraged to bring their own dice for tabletop roleplaying games, and costumes and accessories to really get into character.

Wilderness First Aid

(July 14th-18th)

Spend the week learning to survive in the wilderness, and how to help in an emergency. Leave the week with a Wilderness First Aid certification from the American Red Cross. Wilderness First Aid training requires the completion of online coursework BEFORE arriving at camp.

Pony Tales (4th-6th)

(July 21th-25th)

This is for beginner riders. Begin your equestrian tale in this fun-filled week for beginning riders. Learn the ropes and build your confidence on horseback. This camp is designed for campers who have little or no riding experience.

Saddle Up (4th-6th)

(July 7th-11th)

This is for experience riders. Get yours boots and hop into the saddle! It’s time to ride during this week of camp for advanced horseback riders. Riding experienced required.

Horse-a-Palooza (6th-9th)

(June 23rd-27th)

This is for beginner riders. You’re never too old to start something new! Take your first steps toward becoming an equestrian in this fun-filled week for horse novices. This camp is designed for campers who have little or no riding experience.

Saddle Stars (6th-9th)

(July 14th-18th)

This is for experienced riders. Take your horseback riding to the next level during this advanced horse camp. Learn about different horses and riding styles, meet professionals, and ride!

Vaqueras (10th-12th)

(July 7th-11th)

This is for experienced riders. Pack your bags and hit the road for two nights of camping, and spend a full day horseback riding in the mountains with professional trail guides. Previous horseback riding experience required.

Wrangler-in-Training (10th-12th)

(July 14th-31th)

This is for experienced riders. Calling all future Riding Staff! Join us for 3 fun-filled weeks of learning about leadership, advancing your horseback riding skills, and helping younger equestrian on their own journeys. WIT can replace CIT 1 or 2 in campers’ leadership journeys. Horseback riding experience required. Interested campers must complete an application to be accepted into this program.

Paranormal Investigators

(June 16th-20th)

This week at camp is NOT for the faint of heart! Spend your days learning how to use ghost hunting equipment, exploring ghost towns, and meeting professional investigators. Prepare your best ghost stories to share around your campfire, and spend a night in a haunted location.

Vaqueras (10th-12th)

(July 7th-11th)

This is for experienced riders. Pack your bags and hit the road for two nights of camping, and spend a full day horseback riding in the mountains with professional trail guides. Previous horseback riding experience required.

The Ocean is Calling

(July 14th-18th)

Explore what the future could hold for you out in the ocean. Spend a night at an aquarium while getting to know the ins and outs of the job, take an intro to SCUBA course, and learn what you can do to protect our planet. Campers must be comfortable in the water and confident swimmers.

2-Week National Parks: California

(June 23rd-July 2nd)

Start at camp and then spend 8 days and 7 nights on the road, camping at and exploring amazing National Parks in California. Spend your first day at camp planning what the group wants to do, then make it happen!

2-Week National Parks: Canyons

(July 21st-31th)

Spend Monday planning your epic road trip to Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Grand Canyon Nation Parks, then hit the road for 8 nights of camping and exploring the unique natural wonders of America’s Southwest. Aside from pre-determined campsites, the schedule is wide-open! Come to camp prepared with ideas for what to see and do to get the most out of your experience.

Leap Into Leadership (7th-8th)

(June 23rd-27th)

Begin your leadership journey by learning how to lead yourself and your own leadership style. Take on fresh perspectives while enjoying classic camp activities and work towards becoming a Program Assistant!

Leader-in-Training (9th-10th)

(July 21st-25th)

Start your week learning how to manage and lead a group, then get a chance to put those skills to the test by helping counselors lead camp activities.

Counselor-in-Training I (10th-11th)

(June 30th-July 11th)

Campers must be picked up on July 2nd and return July 7th. Begin your leadership journey and earn your Counselor-in-Training (CITs) I award. CITs will spend the first week building transferable skills during workshops and activities. The second week, they’ll get opportunities to lead activities with younger campers and practice their skills. Application required. Successful completion of LIT recommended. CIT 1 must be completed before applying for CIT 2.

Counselor-in-Training II (11th-12th)

(June 16th-27th)

Continue your leadership journey and earn your CIT II award. CITs will spend the first week building their skills, then adventure to Azalea Trails for the weekend. The second week will be spent shadowing units or program areas at overnight camp. Girls who complete their CIT II training at Skyland will have the opportunity to volunteer at Azalea Trails troop camp throughout the rest of the summer. Application required. Applicants must have completed CIT 1.

Wrangler-in-Training (10th-12th)

(July 14th-31st)

Calling all future Riding Staff! Join us for 3 fun-filled weeks of learning about leadership, advancing your horseback riding skills, and helping younger equestrian on their own journeys. WIT can replace CIT 1 or 2 in campers’ leadership journeys. Horseback riding experience required. Interested campers must complete an application to be accepted into this program.

Intern (12th)

(Multiple Dates)

Training Dates are June 12th-14th for Skyland Ranch and June 20th-21st for Azeala Trails. Having completed the Leadership Program, it's almost time to join staff! Celebrate your last summer as a camper by helping others experience the magic of camp. 2025 Interns will be trained to help with Overnight Camp at Skyland Ranch, and Troop Camp at Azalea Trails, and then have the opportunity to volunteer at both camps throughout the summer! In addition to the training days, Interns are also required to commit to at least 2 weeks throughout the summer. Completion of CIT 1 and 2 required. This program requires applicants to complete and interview before acceptance.

Me and My Gal (All Ages)

(June 30th-July 2nd)

Spend time at camp with your mom, aunt, grandma, sister, or favorite female adult (21+)! Girls and adults alike will get to participate in fun activities, like archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, hiking, s'mores, and more! Spend the night in a cabin with other attendees or bring your own tent. This is not a troop event, but troops are welcome to attend. All girls must attend with an adult partner who is responsible for her supervision at all times. Please let us know of any needed accommodations before arriving.

Me and My Guy (All  Ages)

(July 2nd-4th)

Spend time at camp with your dad, uncle, grandpa, brother, or favorite male adult (21+)! Girls and adults alike will get to participate in fun activities, like archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, hiking, s'mores, and more! Girls will spend the night in a cabin with other campers while adults will have a cabin for themselves, or you can bring your own tent to share with your camper/adult. All girls must attend with an adult partner who is responsible for her supervision at all times. Please let us know of any needed accommodations before arriving.

Family Camp (All Ages)

(July 28th-31stt)

Campers must be picked up on July 2nd and return July 7th. Begin your leadership journey and earn your Counselor-in-Training (CITs) I award. CITs will spend the first week building transferable skills during workshops and activities. The second week, they’ll get opportunities to lead activities with younger campers and practice their skills. Application required. Successful completion of LIT recommended. CIT 1 must be completed before applying for CIT 2.