2027 Summer Camp

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Summer Fun Day Camp:

Girls Only; Rising 1^st graders through Rising 6^th graders.
Includes everything you love about Summer Camp, like swimming, boating, GaGa ball, scavenger hunts, outdoor sports, crafts, weekly activities, along with music instruction & experiences from Think Wellness NY and interactive animal & environmental programming with NYS DEC. (some activities are weather dependent)

Registration cost includes activities/program, lunch & snacks every day, $10 per week in Trading Post account.

Registration Date	Classic Week Tuition	Signature Week Tuition
Save $50 Off Register Before 12/31/2026	$425 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.	$500 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.
Regular Rate	$475 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.	$550 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.

Please note: Because of the four-day week following Fourth of July, Signature Week 2 is offered at our Classic Camp tuition.

Teen-Ventures Camp:

Girls Only; Rising 7^th graders through Rising 9^th graders
The best parts of Summer Camp, like swimming, boating, gaga ball, scavenger hunts, outdoor sports, crafts, weekly activities, and a field trip is included every week.

Registration cost includes activities/program, lunch & snacks every day, $10 per week in Trading Post account.

Registration Date	Classic Week Tuition	Signature Week Tuition
Save $50 Off Register Before 12/31/2026	$550 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.	$625 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.
Regular Rate	$600 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.	$675 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.

Please note: Because of the four-day week following Fourth of July, Signature Week 2 is offered at our Classic Camp tuition.

Sleepaway Camp:

Girls Only; Rising 5^th graders through Rising 9^th graders
6 weekly sessions available from July 12 to August 20, 2027. Drop-off is Monday at 8:30 am and pick-up is Friday at 4:30 pm. Includes Summer Fun Day or Teen Ventures Camp. Plus exclusive sleepaway activities like evening swims, night hikes, GaGa ball under the lights, s’mores & songs around the campfire, and glow-in-the-dark activities. (Weather Dependent.)

Registration cost includes activities/program, breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks during stay, $10 per week in Trading Post account.

Rising 5th-6th Graders
Registration Date	Classic Week Tuition	Signature Week Tuition
Save $50 Off Register Before 12/31/2026	$550 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.	$675 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.
Regular Rate	$600 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.	$725 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.

Rising 7th-8th Graders
Registration Date	Classic Week Tuition	Signature Week Tuition
Save $50 Off Register Before 12/31/2026	$675 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.	$750 per camper Automatic discount at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, or financial assistance.
Regular Rate	$725 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.	$800 per camper A $50 deposit per Camper per Week is required to secure your camper’s spot.

Optional Additional Services:

Extended Care - $50 per week per session (AM OR PM) $100 per week for both.

WEEK 2 ONLY, Extended Care - $40 per session (AM OR PM) $80 for both.

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Week 1: 6/28 - 7/2, Classic Camp

Week 2: 7/6 - 7/9, Animal Kingdom Signature Week

Week 3: 7/12 - 7/16, Classic Camp

Week 4: 7/19 - 7/23, AquaMania Signature Week

Week 5: 7/26 - 7/30, Classic Camp

Week 6: 8/2 - 8/6, Color Wars Signature Week

Week 7: 8/9 - 8/13, Classic Camp

Week 8: 8/16 - 8/20, Showtime! Signature Week

Week 9: 8/23 - 8/27, Classic Camp

Week 10: 8/30 - 9/3, Farewell to Summer

(Limited enrollment)

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Our Camp Values

Camp is a community. The community of camp is unique; it is shaped by the physical, the outdoor space of camp, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create.

Your camper should expect to be immersed in an environment that:

Encourages personal responsibility: campers take care of themselves, the camp, and one another.
Takes place in nature: campers learn environmental stewardship and share space with bugs and critters.
Is “unplugged” and focused on being present: campers will not have access to electronics.
Encourages self-exploration: campers try new things and gain confidence.
Relies on teamwork: campers work together as part of a team.
Is respectful and inclusive: campers and staff strive to create a safe space and respect one another’s identities.
Nurtures belonging and empowers campers to keep an open mind and heart about the experiences of others so that they can learn how to nurture equity, opportunity and inclusion for everyone.

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2026 Summer Camp Parent/Caregiver Guide -  Our Summer Camp Parent/Caregiver guide is a MUST-READ and offers information about our camp, what to wear, sleepaway packing list, policies, parent/caregiver responsibilities, and more.
Summer Camp Cell Phone Policy (Online Doc) - Please read our most up-to-date cell phone policy.
Mosquito Protection (PDF)  - Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Ticks and Lyme Disease  - NYS Department of Health
Preventing Tick Bites - Information from the CDC

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2027 Payment & Refund Policy

Effective beginning with the 2027 summer camp season, the following payment and refund policy will apply to all camp registrations.

Final Payment

The remaining balance for each registered camp week is due 14 calendar days before the start of that camp week. Registrations with an outstanding balance after the applicable due date may be subject to cancellation.

Refunds

Refund requests must be submitted in writing at least 14 calendar days before the start of the registered camp week. Requests received after the applicable deadline are not eligible for a refund, except in the event of a camper illness or injury.

Medical Exception: Refund requests submitted after the applicable deadline may be considered only when a camper is unable to attend due to illness or injury. A physician's note must be provided, and the refund request must be submitted within five (5) days of the illness or injury.

2027 Payment & Refund Deadlines

Camp Week	Camp Week Begins	Payment Due & Refund Request Deadline
Week 1	June 28, 2027	June 14, 2027
Week 2	July 6, 2027	June 22, 2027
Week 3	July 12 2027	June 28, 2027
Week 4	July 19, 2027	July 5, 2027
Week 5	July 26, 2027	July 12, 2027
Week 6	August 2, 2027	July 19, 2027
Week 7	August 9, 2027	July 26, 2026
Week 8	August 16, 2027	August 2, 2027
Week 9	August 20, 2027	August 16, 2027

Please Note: Refund requests must be received by the applicable deadline listed above. Deadlines are based on calendar days, not business days. Written refund requests should be emailed to camp@gssc.us.

Easy Online Registration

All you need is a $50 non-refundable deposit per week for Day Camp and/or $100 non-refundable deposit per week for Sleepaway Camp to reserve your spot. Refunds are only considered for medical reasons.

Payment Plan

Your balance will be conveniently and automatically debited from the credit card you choose on the due date, which is 14 days before the start of each weekly session. You may pay toward your balance at any time before the due date.

Girl Scout Membership Policy For 2026-2027

All campers are required to be registered Girl Scouts and pay the $90 membership fee, which is valid for the Girl Scout year until 9/30/2027. The fee does not apply to currently registered Girl Scouts.

Important Note:

Online Summer Camp registration, including Before and After Care, closes at 5:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the start of the session. You may request to register after this time by contacting the Camp at camp@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622. Registrations approved after this time will be charged a $25 late registration fee.

Transfer Request Policy

Requests to transfer sessions must be made in writing through our online form and require a $15 session transfer fee. Missed days will not be prorated.

Transfer Request Form

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Our camper’s health and safety is our top priority. Our camps operate in accordance with the high standards of Girl Scouts of the USA, New York State health laws and Suffolk County health regulations. Inspection reports concerning our camps and full written safety plan are on file at the health department.

Health/Medical

A health supervisor is on duty at all times. All camp staff are 18 years old or older and trained in CPR, First Aid, and Epi-pen procedures.

Current camper medical history reports are on file and a written medical plan is approved by the Health Department.

Our immunization policy will be as follows: Parents/Caregivers must provide documentation that their child has received NYS required immunizations including two doses of the MMR vaccine. 

Staff

All directors have experience in camping administration or supervision and meet the requirements for NYS health code. Training is required and provided for all camp staff. During camp (on and off site), our safety ratio is 1 counselor to 8 campers.

During off-site trips for Teen-ventures, Trip Leader and accompanying staff are trained on all health/safety procedures, specific to field trips as well.

Fire Safety

We practice periodic fire drills for both campers and staff on-site and all fire safety precoedure are held in accordance with NYS law. Campfires are held in a desginated fire circle area and operated by trained staff.

Food & Nutrition

Food preparation and handling activities are reviewed to assure safe and sanitary practices. Kitchen staff are certified in food handling procedures.

Swimming/Lakefront

Our swimming program and all waterfront activities are administered according to American Red Cross standards and New York State health laws. We maintain a safety ratio of 1 counselor to 8 campers and use of the “buddy system” for all aquatic activities. Campers are swim tested weekly and non-swimmers are kept in water less than chest deep. Life preservers are worn for lakefront activities.

Archery

Our archery range is in a designated location at a safe distance from other activities and our Range Leaders are certified by USA Archery.

Protecting Your Camper From Bug Bites at Camp

Mosquito Protection (PDF)  - Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Ticks and Lyme Disease  - NYS Department of Health
Preventing Tick Bites - Information from the CDC

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If your camper requires medication at camp- Please be sure to tell us about the reason when filling out the Camper Medical Information Form. Life-saving medication such as Epi-pen or an inhaler may be self-carried or counselor-carried. All other medication must be housed in our Nurse's Station as per the Suffolk County Department of Health.

Please send all necessary medication with your child on the first day of camp, marked to the attention of the Health Supervisor. Contact the Health Supervisor prior to your child’s camping week to discuss the medication that will be administered.

All medication, Prescription and/or Over-the-Counter (OTC), must be sent in the original container with the child’s name.
A note from the prescribing physician with specific instructions about dosage and times for assistance in self-administering (must accompany OTC medication too.)
Parents/Caregivers must also include their written permission for our Health Supervisor to assist the camper to self-administer that medication.
Please put all medications, along with 2 written notes in a zip lock bag with Camper's name on the bag.
Expired medication will not be accepted; please check all medications thoroughly. Please let the Health Supervisor know if the child must bring home any medication at the end of each camp day.

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Extended Care Options

Choose between AM only, PM only, or both. The regular camp day runs from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See rates below:

$50 per camper, per week for AM (8:00–9:00 AM drop-off)
$50 per camper, per week for PM (4:30–6:00 PM pick-up)
$100 per camper, per week for both AM & PM
Week 2: $40 AM, $40 PM, $80 both (short week)

Any camper picked up after 6:00 PM will incur a $15 fee for every 15 minutes or a portion thereof until picked up. Payments for late pickup will be charged automatically to the credit card on file.

Regular Pick-Up/ Drop-Off:

Parents will pull up to the designated area at the Welcome Center and remain in their car.

Drop-off begins at 9:00 AM. At Drop-Off, campers will be checked in and escorted to their group.
- If you drop off after 9:15 am, you must park your car and sign your camper in inside the Welcome Center office with a camp team member.
Pick-up begins at 4:00 PM. At Pick-Up, the parent will give their camper's pick-up password. We will check out your camper and they will be escorted to your car.
- If you need to pick-up your camper earlier than 3:30 PM, you must sign them out in the Welcome Center office.
- There will be NO EARLY DISMISSAL after 3:30 PM. You MAY NOT line up before the campers are dismissed.

No child will be permitted to enter or leave without an appropriate escort. Any person over 18 can pick up your camper with the pick-up password. If you need to change your password, please get in touch with our Camp Office at camp@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622, press 2.

Camper Password for Pick-Up

For a streamlined pick-up process, we have implemented a CAMPER PASSWORD for camper dismissal. No more checking IDs or worrying about whether you remembered to add an authorized pick-up to your camper's profile.

How It Works:

Camper Password: Any adult (18+) who gives the current CAMPER PASSWORD to Camp Edey staff at dismissal will be allowed to pick up your camper.
Entering the Password: Parents/caregivers must input the password into their camper's profile in Campwise.
Changing the Password: If you need to change your camper's password, please email camp@gssc.us.

This system is designed to enhance the safety and security of our campers while simplifying the pick-up process for parents and caregivers. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

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Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Counselor in Training Program

Applications are officially closed. Those who have applied will be contacted by Monday, May 4th, 2026, with their acceptance into the program. We'll see you at Summer Camp!

Applications for the 2026 Counselor in Training Program are OPEN!

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program at Camp Edey provides an impactful experience for young women interested in leadership and youth development. All CITs receive full scholarships, making this prestigious program more accessible than ever before.

This program offers a select group of young women, ages 15-17 (rising 10th through 12th graders), the opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience working with younger campers, and engage in a structured program designed to foster personal and professional growth.

This immersive experience is designed for individuals who aspire to be role models, demonstrate a commitment to working with children, and are eager to learn from their peers—our counselors, ages 18-23, and camp leadership. CITs will refine their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a supportive, all-girls environment that emphasizes both leadership and meaningful peer connections.

In addition to their leadership development, CITs will take part in our weekly Teen Venture Trips, which range from engaging educational experiences to purely fun outings—think Splish Splash, Adventureland, and more. These trips provide an opportunity to bond with fellow CITs while making the most of summer.

This program offers a highly immersive, scholarship-funded leadership experience that prepares young women for future success while allowing them to create lifelong friendships along the way.

Program Details:

Eligibility: Girls ages 15-17 (rising 10th-12th graders); prior Camp Edey experience preferred.
- Applicants who have completed one summer as a CIT and would like to return must submit a new CIT application. Girls who have completed two summers as a CIT and are interested in working as a Counselor should contact Camp Director Amy Keyes at akeyes@gssc.us.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM - 4 PM. Half-days and partial weeks are not available.
Tuition: Accepted participants will receive a full tuition scholarship.
Duration: Participants commit to a minimum of three weeks, with placements available for up to eight weeks.
Additional Opportunities: CITs will take part in weekly Teen Venture Trips, providing exposure to team-based outdoor experiences that complement their leadership development.
Training Requirement: Attendance at training sessions in late June is required.
Capacity: Enrollment is limited to eight CITs per week to ensure individualized mentorship and a high-quality experience.:

Application & Admission Requirements:

Admission to the CIT program is competitive, and candidates are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and a strong interest in youth development. To be considered, applicants must submit:

A completed application form
A copy of their most recent high school report card
A personal essay (1-2 pages, size 12 font, double-spaced) responding to one of the Essay Prompts below :
1. Improving Self-Image: If you could change one thing in the world to help girls feel better about themselves and their bodies, what would you change? Why would that matter, and how could you model that idea as a CIT?
2. Knowing Your Strengths: What is one thing you do really well? Describe a specific example that shows this strength, and explain how it would help you be a strong and dependable CIT.
3. Caring About the Bigger Picture: What is one problem in the world that worries you? What gives you hope about it, and what is one small action you can take to make things better as a CIT and role model?

Application Deadlines & Decision Notification:

This program represents a significant opportunity for young women to build critical leadership and mentoring skills in a dynamic, structured environment. All application materials must be submitted by Friday, April 24, 2026, and decisions regarding acceptance and placement will be communicated by Monday, May 4th, 2026.

Application Instructions:

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) application must be completed in one sitting, as you cannot save your progress and return later. Before beginning, ensure you have the following documents ready to upload: your most recent high school report card and your completed essay (1-2 pages, size 12 font, double-spaced).
In addition to uploading these documents, the application includes four short-answer questions that require thoughtful, well-structured responses. Strong writing matters, so please check your spelling and grammar before submitting. Expect to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour completing the application in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Important Tuition Assistance Update

Due to overwhelming demand, all tuition assistance funds for Summer Camp 2026 have been fully allocated. Families who submitted an application and received a waitlist notification remain under consideration and will be contacted if additional funding becomes available.

We are not able to accept new applications at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Family Size	80% Suffolk County Area Median Income
1	$82,000
2	$93,680
3	$105,400
4	$117,120
5	$126,480
6	$135,840
7	$145,240
8	$154,600

Discover the Summer Magic of Camp Edey

Questions? Contact customercare@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622

New For 2027!