Summer Overnight Camp

When a Girl Scout leaves home and embraces the camp life, she meets new friends and peers on even ground.

When campers sit around the campfire, paddle a canoe, shoot a bow and arrow, or climb the tower or a natural rock wall for the first time, something in them begins to change. They gain a sense of pride by facing their fears, they learn new skills, and learn to make new friends.

Camp is transformative. At Girl Scout camp, campers ages 5-17 are encouraged to discover who they are and what they can become while gaining independence and self-confidence. Trained, caring staff respect and challenge campers, and campers gain a better understanding of themselves and their leadership potential. All Girl Scout camp programs are designed with campers' interests in mind to grow their passions and take healthy risks in a safe, supportive environment.

Mark your calendars - Summer Camp 2026 will begin Sunday, June 7th and run through Friday, July 24th.

Camp registration opens December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. and is through CampDoc.

**General Information and Packing List can be found here.

2026 GSKWR Camp Guide

2026 Summer Overnight Camp Sessions

2026 Summer Overnight Camp descriptions are posted below. The first section is posted by session. The second part is by age level.

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Here is the link to CampDoc for Registration.

Session 1: Artful Expressions - Sunday, June 7th - Friday, June 12th toggle arrow

Crafty Critters | Ages 10-11 (FULL)

In Crafty Critters Camp, Juniors ages 10–11 will explore their artistic side through a variety of fun and nature-inspired projects while working toward the Junior Outdoor Art badge. Campers will get creative with hands-on crafts like stained glass plates and other outdoor-themed artwork, all while enjoying classic camp activities throughout the week. Campers will sleep in bunkhouses, and the session will end with an art gallery showcase on Friday morning, where girls can proudly display their masterpieces for friends and family.

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Treble in the Trees | Ages 12-17

Open to 12–17-year-olds, Treble in the Trees invites Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to spend the week learning to play songs on guitar, building confidence, and preparing a special performance with guitars for their families on Friday morning. While working toward the Public Speaker or Troupe Performer badge, girls will strengthen their stage presence and teamwork skills through fun, engaging rehearsals. Campers will sleep in bunkhouses and enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, and evening campfires for a well-rounded, music-filled adventure.

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Spotlight & S'mores | Ages 12-17

Open to 12–17-year-olds, Spotlight & S’mores invites Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to take center stage as they work together to put on a full play for the camp on Thursday and a special performance for families Friday morning. Throughout the week, girls will dive into all aspects of theater—rehearsing lines, designing costumes, building sets, and learning the fundamentals of stage performance. While working toward their Public Speaker or Troupe Performer badge, they’ll also enjoy classic camp fun like campfires, swimming, plenty of s’mores, and sleeping in bunkhouses!

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Counselor-in-Training (CIT 2) | Ages 16-17 (ONLY 1 CAMPER SPOT REMAINING)

Must be at least 16 years old by June 1st. CIT 2 is a 2-week session! Complete the transition from camper to counselor through the CIT Program. As a CIT 2, you will be sharpening your camp skills; working with younger campers and learning about camper behaviors and how to manage them, leading songs and games; activity and unit planning, activity implementation, and strengthening your leadership skills; learning to work with your peers, and the counselors at camp; and meeting challenges and reaching goals of your own. You may be invited to do an internship during session 3 after completing the 2-week session. CIT 2 will stay in the CIT unit. Must have previously completed CIT 1, complete the application to attend. Campers will earn the CIT 2 Pin.

Fee: $550/$595 per camper

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. .

Session 2: Adventure Awaits- Sunday, June 14th - Friday, June 19th toggle arrow

Bug Out | Ages: 7-9 (ONLY 4 CAMPER SPOTS REMAINING)

In Bug Out, ages 7–9 will dive into the fascinating world of insects while earning their Brownie Bug badge. Campers will explore nature up close as they build bug houses, search for critters, and splash through Spa Creek during a fun-filled creek stomp. With plenty of hands-on activities and classic camp fun, campers will sleep in bunkhouses and enjoy a memorable outdoor adventure perfect for curious girls ready to bug out and explore the outdoors!

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Call of the Wild | Ages 10-11 (ONLY 4 CAMPER SPOTS REMAINING)

In Call of the Wild, ages 10–11 will explore the great outdoors while earning their Animal Habitats badge—all while sleeping in bunkhouses. Campers will learn about local wildlife and where animals live as they build bug houses, explore nature trails, and cool off with a creek stomp in Spa Creek. Blending hands-on discovery with traditional camp fun, this session is perfect for girls who love animals, adventure, and the wild world around them.

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Wilderness Women | Ages 12-14

Wilderness Women is an adventurous session for ages 12–14 who are ready to dive into backcountry skills and outdoor living. Campers will stay in the Keeneland Unit while preparing for a week full of hands-on activities. They'll head to Cave Run Lake for a fishing trip, then bring their catch back to learn how to clean and cook it over the fire. Girls will also take a wilderness first aid class, make survival bracelets and insulated food bags, filter water, and spend a night under the stars on Bow's Trail. This experience will build confidence and outdoor know-how while earning the Primitive Camper badge. Limited to 18 participants.

Fee: $425/$470 per camper

CIT 2: continued (ONLY 1 SPOT REMAINING)

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Sheltowee Backpacking Adventure - Wednesday, June 17th - Friday, June 26th toggle arrow

Sheltowee Backpacking Adventure | Ages 13-17

Ready to take on the trail? Sheltowee Backpacking Adventure is an advanced backpacking 10-day session for girls 13 & up who are ready to challenge themselves in the great outdoors. Campers will stay at the Lookout Unit preparing for the journey—learning wilderness first aid, making survival bracelets and insulated food bags, cooking over a fire, dehydrating food, and filtering water. Then they'll set out on a three-day, roughly 15-mile backpacking trip along the Sheltowee Trace. This session includes primitive camping and hands-on survival skill-building, with campers earning the Senior Adventure Camper and Ambassador Survival Camper badges along the way. Limited to 12 participants.

Fee: $700/$745 per camper

Session 3: Out of this World - Sunday, June 21st - Friday, June 26th toggle arrow

Galactic Gals | Ages: 7-9 (FULL)

Blast off into a week of out-of-this-world fun with Galactic Gals, a space-themed adventure for Brownies ages 7–9! Campers will stay in Charlotte’s Web Unit as they earn their Space Science Adventurer badge through hands-on activities like building and launching rockets and painting glowing space rocks. With 18 spots available, this session is perfect for curious young explorers ready to discover the wonders of the universe—right from Camp Judy Layne!

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Rocket Rangers | Ages 10-11 (FULL)

Rocket Rangers is a stellar session for ages 10–11 who are ready to launch into the world of space science! Campers will stay in the Whippoorwill Unit as they earn their Space Science Investigator badge through exciting hands-on activities like building and launching rockets, painting their own space rocks, and enjoying a night of stargazing under the open sky. With 22 spots available, this session is perfect for girls who dream big, explore boldly, and are ready to reach for the stars at Camp Judy Layne.

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Stargazers | Ages 12-17 (FULL)

Stargazers is the perfect session for older Girl Scouts ages 12–17 who are fascinated by the night sky and ready to dive into space science. Campers will stay in the Keeneland Unit and stay up late to enjoy stargazing sessions while earning the Cadette Space Science Researcher, Senior Space Science Expert, or Ambassador Space Science Master badge based on their age level. Throughout the week, they’ll build and launch rockets, paint glowing space rocks, and explore the mysteries of the universe through fun, hands-on activities. With 18 spots available, this session is ideal for curious minds ready to explore the cosmos at Camp Judy Layne.

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Session 4: My Favorite Gal - Sunday, June 28th - Tuesday, June 30th toggle arrow

My Favorite Gal (any age with an adult):

Is your camper not quite ready to attend camp on her own? Or maybe you’d love to share the magic of camp together? This special session is perfect for girls and their favorite adult! Campers must be accompanied by a responsible adult who must also register to attend camp. Girls may come with their mom, aunt, grandma, older sister, or troop leader (1 adult per 5 campers). Together, you’ll take a hike, sing songs around the campfire, and challenge yourselves on the climbing tower. Plus, enjoy even more camp fun with activities like archery, canoeing, and axe throwing (for adults!) It’s the perfect way to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Fee: $250/$295 per camper | $125 per adult

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Session 5: Wet, Wild, and Wonderful - Sunday, July 5th - Friday, July 10th toggle arrow

Splish Splash Scouts | Ages 10-11

Splish Splash Scouts is the perfect session for ages 10–11 who love to make a splash! Campers will stay in Charlotte’s Web or Whippoorwill unit and enjoy a fun-filled week of water adventures, including swimming at the lake, paddling canoes, playing exciting water games, and exploring Spa Creek during a classic creek stomp. With 40 spots available, this session is great for girls who are ready to dive into summer fun and make lasting memories at Camp Judy Layne.

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Adventure Seekers | Ages 12-17 (FULL)

Adventure Seekers is the ultimate session for thrill-loving Girl Scouts ages 12–17 who are ready to push their limits and explore the outdoors like never before. Campers will stay in the Keeneland Unit while taking on a week full of high-adventure activities including caving, rappelling, hiking, and testing their skills on the climbing tower. They'll get hands-on with axe and knife throwing, cool off with a creek stomp in Spa Creek, and even spend a night sleeping in hammocks under the stars. With 18 spots available, this session is perfect for girls who are ready to seek new challenges and unforgettable experiences.

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Wild Waters | Ages 13-17

Wilder Waters is an action-packed session for Girl Scouts ages 13–17 who are ready to dive into paddling adventures and earn their Paddling badge. Staying in the Lookout Tent Unit, campers will take a full day kayaking trip with Patches, go canoeing, and play water games to cool off. The highlight of the week is an overnight campout at Claylick’s boat-in campground, where girls will paddle in, set up camp, and enjoy the outdoors from the water’s edge. A creek stomp in Spa Creek rounds out this unforgettable aquatic adventure. Limited to 12 participants.

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Counselor-in-Training (CIT 1) | Ages 15-16 (ONLY 2 CAMPER SPOTS REMAINING)

Must be at least 15 years old by June 1st. CIT 1 is a 2-week session! Over the course of the session, campers will learn about the characteristics of younger campers, develop core camp skills, practice basic programming, and gain experience leading songs and games. They will stay in the CIT unit, receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Directors, build teamwork skills, and work on individual goals while earning their CIT I pin.

Fee: $550/$595 per camper

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Session 6: CSI: Camp Scene Invetigation - Sunday, July 12th - Friday, July 17th toggle arrow

Detective Diaries | Ages 10-11

In Detective Diaries, ages 10–11 will step into the world of mystery and investigation while sleeping in bunkhouses and enjoying all the comforts of camp life. Campers will decorate their own detective notebooks, sharpen their observation skills, and work together to solve the thrilling camp-wide mystery of what happened to Susie Salley—all while earning their Detective badge. With a mix of creative problem-solving, teamwork, and classic camp fun, this session is perfect for curious minds ready to crack the case!

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Camp Clue | Ages 12-13 (ONLY 1 CAMPER SPOT REMAINING)

In Camp Clue, ages 12 or 13 will become super sleuths as they work toward earning their Special Agent badge while sleeping in cabins and diving into a week of mystery and investigation. Campers will decorate their own detective notebooks, practice real detective skills like fingerprinting and code-breaking and take on the ultimate challenge—solving the mysterious case of Susie Sall classic camp fun, this session is perfect for girls ready to uncover clues and crack the case!

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Top Secret: Trail Files | Ages 14-17

In Top Secret: Trail Files, Seniors and Ambassadors ages 14–17 will immerse themselves in advanced investigative work while earning their Truth Seeker badge. Sleeping in the Lookout Unit, campers will sharpen their detective skills by decorating personalized notebooks, analyzing clues, and unraveling the mysterious murder of Susie Salley through a challenging camp-wide mystery. This session combines critical thinking, teamwork, and classic camp experiences for a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.

Fee: $375/$420per camper

CIT 1: continued (ONLY 2 CAMPER SPOTS REMAINING)

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Session 7: Camp-A-Palooza- Sunday, July 19th - Friday, July 24th toggle arrow

Brownie Bash | Ages: 7-9 (FULL)

In Brownie Bash, Brownies ages 7–9 will dive into classic camp fun while earning their Cabin Camper badge. Campers will enjoy a variety of activities including archery, hiking, arts and crafts, climbing the tower, and swimming. This session offers a perfect mix of adventure and creativity, giving girls the chance to explore new skills and make lasting camp memories.

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Junior Jamboree | Ages 10-11

In Junior Jamboree, Juniors ages 10–11 will experience the full excitement of camp life while working toward their Camper badge. Girls will participate in a variety of classic camp activities designed to build outdoor skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun and supportive environment. This session is perfect for Juniors ready to embrace all the adventure and spirit camp has to offer.

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Trailblazers | Ages 12-17

In Trailblazers, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors ages 12–18 will embark on exciting outdoor adventures while working toward their Trailblazing and Adventurer badges. Campers will enjoy activities like archery, hiking, arts and crafts, climbing the tower, and swimming, plus an overnight stay on Bows Trail to deepen their outdoor skills and experience. This session is perfect for girls ready to challenge themselves and make unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.

Fee: $400/$445 per camper

Troop-A-Palooza | Ages: 7-17

Troop-A-Palooza is here and it’s the perfect opportunity for multi-level troops who would like to stay together to experience summer camp together! Open to ages 7 to 17, this all-ages session brings classic camp fun to everyone at Camp Judy Layne. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities, including archery, hiking, arts and crafts, climbing the tower, and swimming at Cave Run Lake while staying in our Lookout Unit. With a mix of adventure, creativity, and team-building, this session gives girls the chance to explore new skills, bond as a troop, and make unforgettable summer memories.

Fee: $375/$420 per camper

Registration will be on CampDoc and will open on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Camp isn't just for campers - if you are over 18 and would like to volunteer for a week or come longer and get paid go to the Employment & Volunteer Opportunities page. Contact us at camp@gswrc.org for more information.

If you plan to earn Camp Credits to pay for camp, go to the Cookies & Camp Credits.

Financial Aid will be available for Summer Overnight Camp 2026. To be eligible, campers must be a registered Girl Scout and must participate in the Fall Product and/or Cookie Sales. Deadline to apply will be March 10, 2026.

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