Camp Arrowhead | Girl Scouts OSW

The sun is rising over Dog Mountain ...

... and it’s time to start the day! Girls will explore, discover and create at Camp Arrowhead in the scenic Columbia River Gorge near Home Lake (home to western pond turtles)!

Classic Camp

Classic Camp, available at all three overnight camps, is the traditional overnight camp experience! During each session, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, leadership games, art projects, songs and more. Campers will individually select two focus areas to explore during their camp session. This approach allows campers to get to know their instructors, progressively build skills and gain confidence each day.

Three focus areas will be offered during every Classic Camp session: STEM in the Outdoors, Art in the Outdoors, and Adventure in the Outdoors. Other focus areas will vary by week based on the unique offerings from summer camp staff. Previous focus areas have included sign language, calligraphy, orienteering, paddle boarding, synchronized swimming and more. This year’s offerings are sure to be just as exciting!

4-day session cost: $470/435/400
6-day session cost: $665/615/565

Entering Grades 1-3: 4-day sessions: July 2-5, 2022 | July 14-17, 2022
Entering Grades 2-3: 6-day session: July 24-29, 2022
Entering Grades 4-6: 4-day sessions: August 2-5, 2022 | August 14-17, 2022

6-day sessions: July 17-22, 2022 | July 24-29, 2022 | August 7-12, 2022

Friends and Family Camp

Experience classic camp as a troop or family group with these unique programs:

Family Day at Overnight Camp

Try camp on for the day! Staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and nature activities. This is a great way to get a taste of overnight camp, whether an experienced or first-time camper. Family Day at Overnight Camp is available for girls (and children of all genders!) in grades 1-12 and their families.

July 10, 2022

Cost: $17/person

Core Camp

Troop adventure meets overnight camp—it’s the best of both worlds! Girls and their troop leaders attend camp together participating in all of the classic camp activities as a troop like swimming, arts and crafts, boating and campfires. Girls entering grades 4 and above can also choose to try archery and camp-specific activities like the climbing wall, mountain biking or kayaking! Core Camp is available for girls entering grades 1-12.

July 31-August 2, 2022

Cost: $205/person

Me and My Person

Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories while you enjoy staff-led boating, campfires, swimming, STEM activities, hiking and more. Me and My Person is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Archery is available for girls entering grades 4 and above. Me and My Person is available for girls entering grades 1-12 with an adult of any gender identity.

August 19-21, 2022

Cost: $205/person

Specialty Camp

With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her!

Entering Grades 4-6

Swimming, Sun and SO Much Fun!
Calling all water lovers, this program is designed for you! Fill your week with swimming every full day of camp, canoeing on Home Lake, playing water games in the play field and hiking to Twin Lakes right from Camp Arrowhead!

4-day session cost: $515/480/445 | 6-day session cost: $715/665/615

4-day sessions: August 2-5, 2022 | August 14-17, 2022
6-day sessions: July 24-29, 2022 | August 7-12, 2022

Woodland Wizards
Experience the magic of camp! Whittle your own wand, create potions, attend herbology class and explore the plants around camp, go owl spotting, create capes and bake a caldron cake. Wizarding mischief is afoot at camp!

4-day session cost: $515/480/445 | 6-day session cost: $715/665/615

4-day sessions: August 2-5, 2022 | August 14-17, 2022
6-day sessions: July 17-22, 2022 | August 7-12, 2022

Entering Grades 7-12

Llama Trekkers
Take a trip to the Three Sisters Wilderness to backpack with llamas! Halligan Ranch is our vendor for this unforgettable trip, where professional guides lead campers and counselors on a three day, two night backpacking journey to a scenic lake. Learn about and adventure alongside these unique animals with the Llama Trekkers program!

July 17-22, 2022	Cost: $915/865/815
August 7-12, 2022	Cost: $915/865/815

H2Outdoors
Water lovers—this one is for you! In addition to traditional camp activities like archery and outdoor cooking, you’ll experience three exciting water sports that the Columbia Gorge has to offer: windsurfing, kayaking and whitewater rafting. Warning: you will get wet

July 17-22, 2022	Cost: $765/715/665
July 24-29, 2022	Cost: $765/715/665
August 7-12, 2022	Cost: $765/715/665

Leadership Programs

Leadership programs are available for girls entering grades 9-12. These progression-based opportunities deepen older girls’ understanding of what leadership development means and gets them excited about mentoring others. Is your girl interested in trying a leadership camp? Have your girl thoughtfully and honestly complete these Leadership Readiness Questions. Then review the options below with your camper to see if a leadership program is right for her.

Entering Grades 9-12

Outdoor Leader
Take the first step into camp leadership! This 11-day program will help you discover your leadership style as you learn about group dynamics, community problem solving and what it means to be a camp leader. You’ll get to help lead activities for younger girl groups while still participating in all the fun camp activities like archery, boating, swimming, art projects, campfires and overnights. You even get to spend a weekend at camp! Completing this program is an excellent step to becoming a Counselor-in-Training. Discover your leadership potential as an Outdoor Leader!

August 7-17, 2022

Cost: $780/730/680

Entering Grades 10-12

Counselor-in-Training
Want to be a camp counselor? Get a taste of what it’s like to be one as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT)! Over almost four weeks, you’ll live with your fellow CITs developing the skills and experience needed to make your dream a reality! Your counselors will teach you how to plan and facilitate activities, how to encourage teamwork and personal growth and what directors are looking for when hiring camp staff. You will hone your outdoor skills and plan adventures with your group, all while serving as role models to younger campers. After completing a CIT program, you are eligible to work at overnight camp the following summer!

July 17-August 5, 2022*

Cost: $940/890/840

Due to limited space, high demand for CIT programs and a desire to provide the highest quality leadership experience, there is an application process for this session.

Please note that caregivers must sign into or create a camp registration account prior to filling out the application. Need help? Contact us at activities@girlscoutsosw.org.

*Campers will return home during the second weekend of their stay as a CIT.

Entering Grades 11-12 or Entering College

Junior Counselor
Work at camp! Get paid as you implement your leadership skills and work toward becoming a unit counselor or wrangler. Work in all aspects of camp including sleeping units, program areas, and assisting in the camp kitchen and administrative office. Available for girls entering grades 11–12 or entering college.

Applications for junior counselor will open with all other seasonal camp staff positions in January 2022.

For additional information, including dates, length of camps, and application and interview process, please email overnightcamp@girlscoutsosw.org.