Overnight Camp Registration & FAQs

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Camp is open to all girls entering grades 1–12 in fall 2027—no prior Girl Scout experience required! If your girl is not already a registered Girl Scout, $65 will be added to your total camp balance to cover Girl Scout annual membership dues through September 30, 2027. Explore our website to see the many exciting opportunities available to her as a member!

Camp Policies

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Camping with a friend can be a lot of fun, and is an excellent way for girls to strengthen friendships while making new ones! If your camper wants to enjoy the adventure of camp with a friend, both girls must:

Meet grade requirements and be registered for the same camp program.
Be listed as “buddies” on their registrations (limit of three buddies per camper).
Be currently registered as Girl Scouts for the 2027 membership year. Girls may add membership during camp registration.

Buddies will be placed in the same sleeping unit, and will be encouraged—as all campers are—to try a variety of activities and make new friends!

Are you attending as a troop? Please list your troop number when filling out the buddy request.

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Our online registration system allows you to register, complete forms, and make payments. Online registration is the fastest and most accurate way to register for overnight camp. Simply visit the overnight camps page and click on “register now.” Questions? Reach out to answers@girlscoutsosw.org.

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Tiered Pricing
GSOSW’s overnight camps use tiered pricing to keep camp affordable for families while also expressing the true cost of overnight camp. GSOSW does not make a profit on overnight camp programs. Tiered prices are listed in each overnight camp session description as tier one/tier two/tier three (e.g. $1,025/925/825).

Tier one reflects the actual cost of camp including staffing, program supplies, food, and maintenance costs (e.g. $1,025).
Tier two is a partially subsidized fee (e.g. $925).
Tier three is an additionally subsidized fee (e.g. $825).

Regardless of what tier your family is able to pay, all Girl Scouts will enjoy the same high-quality camp experience. When registering for camp, please choose the tier your family can afford. Your tiered pricing selection can be adjusted after registration if requested by email, subject “Camp Tiered Pricing”. Tiered pricing, a form of financial assistance, is only available while funds last and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are Program Credits?
When selling Girl Scout Cookies and other products, girls earn program credits that they can use for a variety of Girl Scout-related activities, including camp. To learn more about how your girl can earn program credits this year, email answers@girlscoutsosw.org.

To use program credits for overnight camp or trading post, you must first complete your camp registration and pay the $75 deposit. Once these steps are complete, go to the Online Forms section of your camp registration account and fill out the Overnight Camp Program Credit Payment form (see form for submission details). GSOSW staff will process the program credit payment within 7–10 business days.

Balance and Payment Options
A $75 non-refundable deposit is due at registration to reserve your camper's spot. Financial assistance is available to help families make this deposit. You may choose to pay your camp balance in full at the time of registration or make additional payments leading up to the payment due date.

The due date for the camp balance depends on the date of the camp program. Programs with a start date in July have balances due on June 15. Programs with a start date in August have balances due on July 15. Any balances not paid by the corresponding date will incur a $35 late fee. GSOSW offers a four-day grace period to pay your total balance before full cancellation. This is to ensure that those on the camp waitlist have an opportunity to register. Payments may be made online in your camp registration account.

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All GSOSW Girl Scout overnight campers are welcome to apply for overnight camp ﬁnancial assistance (campership). To apply, ﬁrst make an overnight camp reservation via your camp registration account (selecting tier 3 pricing), pay the $75 deposit (or request financial assistance for the deposit), then go to the Online Forms section of the camp registration account and complete the Overnight Camp Financial Assistance Request form. See the form for submission details. Call (503) 977-6800 to request this form by mail. Information collected for camperships is kept conﬁdential. Financial assistance information will be sent separately from your camp conﬁrmation packet and should arrive a few weeks after you submit the Overnight Camp Financial Assistance Request form.

Financial assistance is distributed ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served, based on income and household size. Financial assistance is made possible by generous donations from individuals. If you’d like to support this important fund, visit girlscoutsosw.org/give or call (503) 977-6800.

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To cancel a camp registration, email answers@girlscoutsosw.org by June 15 for July camp programs, and by July 15 for August camp programs. Cancellation MUST be requested by this time in order to receive a refund of the camp fees paid, less the non-refundable deposit ($75). See Page 36 of the camp brochure for details.

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Partial refund:

The camp fee, less the non-refundable deposit ($75), will be refunded only if:

The camper is unable to attend due to illness or injury. A letter from a physician must accompany this refund request and must be submitted no later than three weeks after the first day of the registered camp session.
The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury occurring at camp. Refunds are prorated in such cases and will not be made if the camper attends more than half of the camp session. This refund will only be made upon the guardian's emailed request within three weeks of the end of the camp session.
Family plans change, and the camper can no longer attend. In this case, a written cancellation request MUST be sent to answers@girlscoutsosw.org by June 15 for July camp programs, and by July 15 for August camp programs. Cancellation requests received after this deadline will not receive a refund.

Full refund:

The total amount paid (including the deposit) will be refunded only if:

The financial assistance amount requested is not fully granted, and you are unable to pay the remaining balance.
A selected camp session is canceled by GSOSW for any reason.

Trading post refund:

Deposits made to the trading post that result in a leftover balance of more than $5 after your camper's session will be refunded by September 30, 2026. Your patience is greatly appreciated as the camp season comes to a close.

Frequently Asked Questions

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My camper's not a Girl Scout; can she come to camp? toggle arrow

Yes, camp is open to all girls entering grades 1–12 in the fall of 2027—no prior Girl Scout experience is required! If your girl is not already a registered Girl Scout, $65 will be added to your total camp balance to cover Girl Scout annual membership dues through September 30, 2026. Girl Scout annual membership dues are remitted to Girl Scouts of the USA to cover the cost of fundamental services supporting the Girl Scout Movement, including accident insurance. This membership is non-refundable.

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Yes! In 2026, we are offering transportation to both Camp Arrowhead and Camp Cleawox from Portland and Eugene. See Page 32 of the camp brochure for more details.

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We want to help your girl have a great time at camp. Understanding her needs before she arrives will help camp staff provide her with the best possible camp experience. Please be sure to list any medical conditions, physical or behavioral needs, allergies and dietary restrictions on the Camper Health History/Release form during registration. Please contact answers@girlscoutsosw.org as soon as possible to discuss special accommodations needed for your camper.

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Campers enjoy family-style meals served twice daily in the dining hall, and a third meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. The kitchen staff provides well-balanced meals and can accommodate most campers’ dietary needs. Additional food is readily available all day, as we know how much energy is spent having fun! If you have specific questions email answers@girlscoutsosw.org.

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Sleeping accommodations vary depending on the camp property and unit (a unit is a group of cabins). Some examples include cabins, yurts, and Adirondack cabins! Campers bunk with girls similar to their age and counselors sleep in a cabin nearby. See the camp brochure for photos of the overnight camp properties.

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During drop-off, parents/guardians will accompany their camper through their health check and meeting their counselors. Interested in seeing more of camp including activity, dining, and sleeping areas? Attend an on-site open house!

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All Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington camp staff are required to pass a background check and complete a two-week training program prior to working with campers. Training includes CPR/First Aid certiﬁcation, health and sanitation procedures, emergency preparedness, child development, group management, how to manage homesickness and more. Staff at each camp are trained in safety and facilitation practices for the program activities available at their site (e.g. archery, lifeguarding, rock climbing).

Our camp staff are selected based on their program skills, maturity, education, caring attitude, and experience with children. Camp staff are primarily college students. Many camp staff grew up attending Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington overnight camps and have completed all levels of camp leadership programs.

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The trading post is a store at each overnight camp where girls can purchase fun memorabilia, camping accessories, and camp-branded clothing! New this year, you'll be able to add funds to your camper's trading post account through our online shop (coming soon!). The average amount added to trading post accounts is $35. Please keep in mind that trading post account deposits must be made online and cannot be accepted on the ﬁrst day of camp. If, after camp, an amount more than $5 in unspent funds is left over in your camper’s trading post account, this amount will be refunded by September 30, 2026. Your patience is greatly appreciated as the camp season comes to a close.

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You are encouraged to send mail and email to your girl while she’s at camp. Phone access is available to staff for emergencies only. Camp is purposefully a place where girls can be “unplugged,” allowing them to fully connect with each other and their environment.

Mail: To ensure that your camper receives a letter each day, we recommend writing letters ahead of time, labeling them with each day of the week and giving them to staff at camper drop-off. Staff will hand-deliver them to your girl throughout the week. You are also welcome to use the mailing address provided in the conﬁrmation email. Don’t forget to pack pre-addressed and stamped envelopes for your camper to write back!

Email: Family and friends are welcome to email your girl while she’s at camp. Emails are printed and delivered to campers once a day. Campers will not be able to reply via email.

Arrowhead: arrowheadletters@girlscoutsosw.org
Cleawox: cleawoxletters@girlscoutsosw.org

Can my girl come to camp with a friend? toggle arrow

Yes, she can! Camping with a friend can be a lot of fun, and is a great way for girls to strengthen friendships while making new ones. If your camper wants to enjoy the adventure of camp with a friend, all girls must:

1. Meet grade requirements and be registered for the same camp program.

2. Be listed as “camper buddies” on their registrations (limit of three buddies per camper).

3. Be currently registered Girl Scouts for the 2026 membership year. Girls may add membership during camp registration.

Buddies will be placed in the same sleeping unit, and will be encouraged—as all campers are—to try a variety of activities and make new friends!

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Secondary insurance coverage is provided by GSOSW for accident or injury at camp for up to $15,000. This cost is included in your camper’s Girl Scout membership.

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Each girl has the opportunity to complete steps toward earning a Girl Scout badge, or even earn a full badge while at camp! Girls will be sent home with a written record of the badges or badge requirements, by grade level, that they completed while at camp.

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