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Our Camp Season Starts June 27— Read Our Camp Parent/Caregiver Guide And Get Ready For a Summer of a Lifetime!

Summer Camp

Spend the Summer with Girl Scouts!

Girl Scout Camp helps increase girls’ interest, confidence, and competency in the outdoors in a fun and safe space. Girls learn new skills with the backing of a global sisterhood that helps them expand their horizons while they connect with the world around them.

  • Dates: June 27 - August 26, 2022 (9 Weekly Sessions)
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Directions: Camp Edey, Bayport
  • For Girls Only
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First Day of Camp: What You Need to Know *Must Read*
We are so excited to have your camper join us for Girl Scout Summer Camp at Camp Edey in Bayport! Here are a few things to know before their first weekly session of camp:
  1. Parents/Caregivers MUST review our Camp Parent/Caregiver Guide and any other information before sending your child off to camp. Our guide lists all of our policies, from pick-up/drop-off, what your camper should wear and bring with them, behavior, health and safety, and much more. (See Camp Guides & Health/Safety below for other information)
  2. Night Before Summer Camp: Get your camper ready for camp by having them pick out their clothes and have them pack up or look through their backpack to know what they are bringing with them. (See a list of items in parent/caregiver guide.) Please note that cell phones and electronic devices are NOT permitted at our Summer Camp. (Read policy) Make sure your camper gets enough sleep before their first day.
  3. Morning of Summer Camp: Make sure your camper eats a good, hearty breakfast as they will be walking/participating in activities all day. Sunscreen and insect repellent containing DEET (No more than 30%) are necessary each morning before leaving. (See more info in parent/caregiver guide.) 
  4. Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Parents/Caregivers will drive to Camp Edey (Directions) and enter our campgrounds at the end of the block. You will drive-thru the designated area at the Welcome Center parking lot and remain in your car. At Drop-Off , the camper will be checked in and be escorted to their group.  At Pick-Up , the parent will give their child's name and present photo ID. We will check out the child and escort her to your car.  No child will be permitted to enter or leave without an appropriate escort. ID is always required when picking up your child.
  5. For Bus Transportation: Please arrive 10-15 minutes earlier than the bus time for pick-up/drop-off. Times are subject to changes. Please see below for up-to-date info.
  6. Food: We offer a variety of food for lunch every week. (Breakfast and dinner for Sleepaway Camp.)  See our current menu below. 
  7. Trading Post: Each weekly session your camper is registered for will receive a non-refundable $10 in their account and any balance that has rolled over from the previous week. They can purchase snacks, ice cream, souvenirs, and more. Parents/Caregivers can always add more to their camper's account by logging in online. Purchases are debited from this account until it is depleted. 
Sleepaway Camp: What You Need To Know *Must Read*
For Girls Grades 5-10 (Entering in Fall) 

It's going to be an exciting adventure at Sleepaway Camp. Enjoy everything we have to offer at Summer Camp during the day, exclusive evening activities at night, and make new friends. Here's what you need to know when you stay the week at Camp Edey:

  1. Parents/Caregivers MUST review our Camp Parent/Caregiver Guide, Sleepaway Camp Packing Checklist, and any other information before sending your child off to camp. Our guides list all of our policies, what your camper should wear and bring with them, behavior, health and safety, and much more. (See Camp Guides & Health/Safety below for other information)
  2. Before Sunday Drop-Off: Get your camper ready for camp by having them pick out their clothes/gear and have them pack or look through their bags to know what they are bringing with them. Please note that cell phones and electronic devices are NOT permitted at our Summer Camp. (Read policy) Please make sure to include sunscreen and insect repellent containing DEET (No more than 30%).
  3. Sunday Drop-Off at 4:00 PM: Parents/Caregivers will drive to Camp Edey (Directions) and enter our campgrounds at the end of the block. Please park in the parking lot of our Welcome Center. Parents and Camper will check in with our Overnight Assistant Director and Counselors. They will escort you to your sleeping site. Once campers are settled in, parents/caregivers can give their campers well wishes and good nights and may leave. Campers will be escorted to dinner and begin their sleepaway camping experience.
  4. Food: We offer a variety of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See our current menu below. 
  5. Trading Post:  Each weekly session your camper is registered for will receive a non-refundable $10 in their account and any balance that has rolled over from the previous week. They can purchase snacks, ice cream, souvenirs, and more. Parents/Caregivers can always add more to their camper's account by logging in online. Purchases are debited from this account until it is depleted. 
  6. As per our Cellphone Policy, our resident camper families will have access to our Remind app where photos will be shared privately and multiple times throughout their campers’ overnight stay to those registered. Resident campers will also have the ability to call home at designated times throughout their stay. We agree to contact parents/caregivers if a camper is experiencing a challenge in their adjustment to camp. Families can help by talking with their camper before they leave for camp and telling them that there is always someone they can reach out to, whether it be their camp counselor or camp director. 
  7. Pick-Up on Friday, 4:30 PM:  Parents/Caregivers will drive-thru the designated area at the Welcome Center parking lot and remain in your car. The parent will give their child's name and present photo ID. We will check out the child and escort her to your car.  No child will be permitted to enter or leave without an appropriate escort. ID is always required when picking up your child.

Any questions, please let us know at customercare@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622.

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Dates & Rates
Sibling Discount: $15 off 3rd + 4th child 
  • This discount will be automatically applied.
Book 5 weeks, Save 5%, Book 9 weeks, Save 10%
  • This discount is manually applied. Please request during registration.

(Last Updated: April 21, 2022)

Pixies at Camp Edey

For Girls Only, Ages 4-5 (For those who have not yet attended Kindergarten)
A great program for our littlest campers. Includes water play, sing-a-longs, games, crafts, snacks, weekly themed activities, and more.

Full-Day Option:
Weeks 1, 3-9 Week 2 (4-days only)
$400 per Camper per Week  $320 per Camper per Week
 
Half-Day Option:
Weeks 1, 3-9 Week 2 (4-days only)
$275 per Camper per Week  $220 per Camper per Week
Add-on Costs:
Before & After Care  $75 per camper per week (Week 2 only: $60) - Drop-off as early as 8 AM. Pick-up as late as 6 PM. 
Day Camp at Camp Edey

For Girls Only, Grades 1-6 (Entering in Fall)
Includes everything you love about Summer Camp, like swimming, GaGa ball, scavenger hunts, outdoor sports, fishing/pedal boats on the lake, crafts, weekly themed activities, and more.

  • Weekly trips/special events for girls in grades 4-6 (Extra activities for girls in grades K-3.)
Weeks 1, 3-9 Week 2 (4-days only)
$400 per Camper per Week  $320 per Camper per Week
  • Registration cost includes activities/program, lunch & snacks every day, $10 per week in Trading Post account. 
  • Every camper will receive one FREE camp t-shirt for the 2022 season. If they are registered for multiple weeks, they'll receive a second camp t-shirt after the 4th week.

Add-on Costs:

Bus Transportation $125 per camper per week (Week 2 only: $100)
Before & After Care $75 per camper per week (Week 2 only: $60) - Drop-off as early as 8 AM. Pick-up as late as 6 PM.
Teen-Ventures at Camp Edey

For Girls Only, Grades 7-10 (Entering in Fall)
The best parts of Summer Camp, like swimming, gaga ball, scavenger hunts, outdoor sports, crafts, weekly themed activities, and more + weekly trips/special guest events and leadership activities.

Weeks 1, 3-9 Week 2 (4-days only)
$550 per Camper per Week  $440 per Camper per Week
  • Registration cost includes activities/program, lunch & snacks every day, $10 per week in Trading Post account. 
  • Every camper will receive one FREE camp t-shirt for the 2022 season. If they are registered for multiple weeks, they'll receive a second camp t-shirt after the 4th week.

Add-on Costs:

Bus Transportation $125 per camper per week (Week 2 only: $100)
Before & After Care $75 per camper per week (Week 2 only: $60) - Drop-off as early as 8 AM. Pick-up as late as 6 PM.
Sleepaway Camp at Camp Edey

For Girls Only, Grades 5-10 (Entering in Fall)
Drop Off Sunday at 4:00 PM and pick up Friday 4:30 PM.
Day Camp / Teen-Ventures Program + access to exclusive evening activities like, night swims & hikes, campfire s'mores, glow-in-the-dark GaGa, and more!

Available Weeks 3-8 (July 11-August 19)
Grades 5-6: $650 per Camper per Week
Grades 7-10: $700 per Camper per Week
  • Registration cost includes activities/program, breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks, and $10 per week in Trading Post account. 
  • Every camper will receive one FREE camp t-shirt for the 2022 season. If they are registered for multiple weeks, they'll receive a second camp t-shirt after the 4th week.
Weekly Themes & Trips
Camp hours are 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Week

Theme

Trips/Special Guests
● Grades 4-6
● Grades 7-10
Week 1: 

June 27-July 1

 Summer Safari - Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side? Learn about some of your favorite safari animals, make DIY binoculars, snake keychains and so much more. We aren’t “lion” when we say this week is going to be “grrr”eat! ● Thu., 6/30: LI Game Farm
● Wed., 6/29: LI Adventure Park
Week 2: 

July 5-8 (4-days only)

 Camp Life - Looking for s’more fun this summer? Join us as we get back to everything that makes camp so special. Craft your own pinewood pendant, camping lanterns, firefly art, and more! ● Thu., 7/7: Harbes Barnyard
● Wed., 7/6: Dave & Buster’s
Week 3: 

July 11-15

 Glamping - Get ready to get pampered camper! This week is all about self-care. You’ll make your own face masks, fidget toys, aura paintings and carve out some time to relax and enjoy the season, so meet us by the glampfire! ● Thu., 7/14: Sweetbriar
● Wed., 7/13: Splish Splash
Week 4: 

July 18-22

 Nature Camp - Mother Nature is our kind of girl! Join us as we explore the great outdoors. We’ll make beautiful pine cone hedgehogs, salt dough seashells, set out on a nature color hunt, and more. Adventure awaits campers! ● ● Wed., 7/20: United Skates
Week 5: 

July 25-29

 Harry Potter - Are you ready for a “Wand”erful week at Hogwarts? Make a whimsical wand, DIY golden snitch slime, quidditch broom pencil toppers, and more. It will “Sirius”ly be magical! ● Special Guest @ Camp
● Wed., 7/27: Escape Zone
Week 6: 

August 1-5

 Around The World - Whoever said you couldn’t travel on a staycation, hasn’t been to Camp Edey! We will learn Japanese origami, get groovin’ with DIY Spanish maracas, and Australian rhythm sticks, play games like they do in Ethiopia and other countries, plus more! ● ● Wed., 8/3: Long Island Aquarium
Week 7: 

August 8-12

 STEM Camp - Creativity is the secret sauce to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We will design our own mazes, make some fizzing art, concoct some slime, and more. ● ● Wed., 8/10: Long Island Science Cemter
Week 8: 

August 15-19

 Spirit Week - 1-2-3-4! We declare a color war! Get ready campers it's time to turn that spirit up a notch. You’ll make your own tie-dye shirts to match your team, compete in relay races, create girl scout SWAPS, Samoa necklaces, and so much more! ● Special Guest @ Camp
● Wed., 8/17: xPlore Laser Tag
Week 9: 

August 22-26

 Out of this World - Give us some “Space” we’re about to “Rock”et this week. We’ll experiment with galaxy slime, make marbled planet canvas paintings, moon resistance art, suncatchers and more! ● ● Wed., 8/24: Urban Air
Bus Transportation / Routes (Updated 6/28, 1:15 pm)

Cost: $125 per camper (Week 2 only: $100)

Please note that times and locations are subject to change based on enrollment and traffic conditions.  Each bus has a minimum of 25 campers and a maximum of 40 campers to be able to run on any given week.

Due to low enrollment, Bus Route A and C will be combined and the times have been updated below. 

Bus Route A & C

Bus Stop

Pick-Up

Drop-Off

Rocky Point -
Kohl's, 346 Route 25A
(East Side)

7:15 AM

6:30 PM

East Northport -
Home Depot, 5025 Jericho Turnpike
(South end by entrance)

8:15 AM

5:00 PM

Ronkonkoma -
St. Joseph's, 45 Church Street 
(In front of church)

8:30 AM

4:45 PM

Camp Edey (Arrival / Departure)

9:00 AM

4:30 PM

 

Bus Route B

Bus Stop

Pick-Up

Drop-Off

Commack -
GSSC Main Office, 442 Moreland Road

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

East Islip -
CVS, 15 West Main Street
(Corner of Carlton Ave.)

8:30 AM

4:40 PM

Camp Edey (Arrival / Departure)

9:00 AM

 4:30 PM

 

Food Menu (Updated 6/30, 4:15 pm)
Our menus are subject to change. *Please check back for any updates.
 
Weekly Lunch Menu
Monday:
  • Chicken Nuggets w/ dipping sauce
  • *Mac & Cheese
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Milk

Tuesday:

  • *Taco Tuesday:
    • Ground beef, ground turkey, or grilled chicken
    • White Rice
    • Flour Tortilla
    • Tomato/Cucumber
  • Peaches
  • Milk

Wednesday: Brunch for Lunch

  • French Toast Sticks w/ syrup
  • Sausage
  • Fresh Mixed Berries
  • Milk

Thursday:

  • Cheeseburger
  • *Tater Tots
  • Carrots w/ ranch dressing
  • Pineapple Chunks

Friday:

  • Cheese Pizza
  • Apple slices
  • Low-fat chocolate pudding
 Additional Options:
  • Turkey or Cheese Sandwich
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Plain Bagel (w/ butter, cream cheese, or plain)
Sleepaway Camp Breakfast/Dinner Menu

Sunday Dinner: Barbeque

  • Cheeseburger on a Whole Wheat Bun
  • Sweet Corn
  • Brownie a la Mode

Monday:

  • Breakfast - 
    • Pancakes w/ syrup
    • Scrambled Eggs
    • Sausage
    • Fresh Fruit
  • Dinner - 
    • Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
    • Chips & Salsa
    • Pineapple

Tuesday:

  • Breakfast - 
    • Waffles w/ syrup
    • Turkey Bacon
    • Pineapple
  • Dinner - 
    • Baked Ziti
    • Garlic Bread
    • Capri Salad
    • Salad
    • Baked Dessert

Wednesday:

  • Breakfast - 
    • Cheese Omelette
    • Cinnamon roll
    • Fresh Berries
  • Dinner - 
    • Pulled Pork Sliders
    • Roasted Vegetables
    • Fruit Medley

Thursday:

  • Breakfast - 
    • Pancakes w/ syrup
    • Sausage
    • Fruit cup
  • Dinner - 
    • Chicken Bruchetta
    • Rice
    • Salad
    • Berries & Cream

Friday Breakfast:  

  • French Toast Sticks
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Bananas

Breakfast Food Options Available All Week:

  • Assorted Cold Cereal
  • Yogurt
  • Fresh fruit
  • Bagels w/ Cream Cheese OR Butter
  • Eggs
  • Milk

 
Registration Policy *Must Read*

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Tax ID #112164434

  • 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 for day camp.  
  • Easy 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. 
  • Not a member? Not a problem! A $50 required membership fee for all campers is all it takes. Fee does not apply to registered Girl Scouts. 
  • Important Note: Online Summer Camp registration, including Before and After Care and transportation, 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 director at camp@gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622 ext. 246. Registrations approved after this time will be charged a $25 late registration fee.  

Refund Policy

All deposits are non-refundable.  Refund requests for registration payments are only considered for medical reasons and must be made prior to session start, verified in writing by a physician, and constitute a minimum of 5 consecutive days missed. Refunds are not considered for partially attended weeks, no-shows, campers who voluntarily withdraw, or those removed from camp for any reason. 

Refund Request Form For Medical Reasons

Transfer Request

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. Campers that transfer from Sleepaway Camp to Day Camp require a $25 session transfer fee. Missed days will not be prorated. 

Transfer Request Form

Camp Guides & Health/Safety
Camp Guides/Brochures: 
Health & Safety

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 are on file at the health department. Our swimming program and all waterfront activities are administered according to American Red Cross standards. A health supervisor is on duty all day at each camp.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

  • Before camp, please be mindful of your camper's health. At this time, we will not require campers to wear masks unless there is a known exposure.
  • If your camper is sick, do not send them to camp.
  • Campers are dropped off and picked up at Welcome Center, Camp Edey. Parents/Caregivers will remain in their cars.
  • Cleaning and sanitization procedures will be conducted daily.
  • Hand washing station/sanitizers are available around camp and is encouraged often.

Measle Vaccination Policy

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s updated policy will be as follows: 

Parents must provide documentation that their child has received two doses of the MMR vaccine. Only medical exemptions, supported by a medical professional, will be accepted. For full policy details, please see below.

Read Full Policy Details

Mandatory Vaccinations for Campers

  • Prior to the start of children's camp, all campers age 4 and older must provide documentation that they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine, or laboratory evidence of immunity to the measles, mumps, and rubella.  Documentation of vaccination must be signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. 
  • The only exception for this requirement is if a camper is unable to receive a vaccination due to a medical reason that is documented in a signed letter from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. 
  • Although Public Health Law requires religious exemptions to be accepted for schools, there are no such requirements for children's camps, and there will be no allowance for such exemptions at this time. 
  • Campers over age 4 who have not had the required doses of the MMR vaccine must begin receiving immunizations immediately. There is a 28-day wait between receiving the first and second dose of the MMR vaccine. Those who intend to attend summer camp this season could be delayed if they do not start receiving immunizations promptly. 

Mandatory Vaccinations For Camp Staff

  • Prior to the start of children's camp, all camp staff born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide documentation that they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine, or laboratory evidence of immunity to the measles, mumps, and rubella. Documentation of vaccination must be signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. 
  • The only exception for this requirement is if a camp staff member is unable to receive a vaccination due to a medical reason that is documented in a signed letter from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. 
  • Although Public Health Law requires religious exemptions to be accepted for schools, there are no such requirements for children's camps, and there will be no allowance for such exemptions at this time. 
  • Camp staff who have not had both doses of the MMR vaccine must begin receiving immunizations immediately. There is a 28-day wait between receiving the first and second doses of the MMR vaccine. Those who intend to work at summer camp at the beginning of the season could be delayed if they do not start receiving immunizations promptly. 

 

The safety and well-being of our campers and staff continue to be a top priority.  While this policy update was not an easy decision, the procedures implemented are necessary steps in protecting our campers and community members from measles. 

Counselor-In-Training Program
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County CIT program is a unique leadership opportunity for girls entering grades 11 or 12 who are interested in becoming a camp counselor.

CITs will get hands-on experience with child development, camper supervision, first aid, camp programming, developing communication skills, and learning to work as a team. They will participate in leadership training and be assigned to camper groups under the supervision of camp staff and leadership team and have opportunities to assist in other areas of camp as well. Upon completion of the program, girls will be awarded the Counselor-In-Training award and potentially be invited to be part of the summer camp staff.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Registered Girl Scouts entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2022
  • Interest In working with children ages 4-8
  • A positive attitude and Interest in helping girls have an amazing, fun summer!

Program Requirements:

  • All CITS MUST be available for all orientation/training sessions on the following dates: 
    • Tuesday, June 14 @ 5-7 PM: Team Orientation & Training
    • Week 1 (June 27 - July 1) AND Week 2 (July 5-8) @ 9 AM - 4:30 PM: Experiential Hands-On Training in camper groups and participation in camp activities.
  • Registration fee is $225 per girl (Includes: t-shirt, lunch, and snacks.)
Upon successful completion of the program, girls will be given the CIT Award and potentially invited to be part of the summer camp staff and participate in continued leadership sessions.  They then may register for any weekly camping sessions they choose for $125 per week.
2022 Camp Update

These past 2 years have been challenging as we try to navigate through the ever-changing world. As we continue to move forward and bring back bigger and better adventures for our Girl Scouts, we also want to make sure we do things right. Because in the words of our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, “Right is right, even if no one else does it.”

Some of the projects set to begin this Spring have turned into major renovations, and in reviewing the scope of work, we’ve realized that we will not be able to open Camp Sobaco in time for Summer Camp.

We understand that many of our Girl Scouts and their families were looking forward to the return of Camp Sobaco. We were too. But the renovations that will take place this Spring and Summer will help rejuvenate the camp and will allow us to give our Girl Scouts even better experiences. We appreciate your patience, and we look forward to the return of incredible outdoor adventures next year.

We’re also working on updates and improvements to our Camp Edey location, and we are pleased to announce that Camp Edey will open as planned and will offer. our four programs to help meet everyone’s needs. (See below for more info.)

We are adding extra activities for our younger girls and weekly trips for girls in grades 4-6. We’re also adding Camp Sobaco as a pick-up location for bus transportation to Camp Edey for families that live closer to Yaphank.

Girl Scout camp experiences create lasting memories and encourage leadership development. They also give girls the chance to be part of a worldwide sisterhood of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides that is 10 million strong. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to improve our camps and give girls the keys to unlock their next adventures.

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Financial Aid is awarded to registered Girl Scouts and their families who register to attend full-day or sleep away camp, regardless of the number of weeks they attend.

If you are not a registered Girl Scout or have not renewed your membership for the current Girl Scout year, you will be required to pay the applicable $50 fee when you register for camp.  Please note that weeks that are granted financial aid are not eligible to be combined with any discounts.

Financial Aid awards usually range from $50-$100/week. One form per child. The deadline is Wednesday, June 1 for Weeks 1-9.

  • Eligibility:
    • Household income less than $75,000
    • Must provide one of the following with your financial aid application:
      • 1040 or 1040A tax form from the previous year, pages 1 and 2;
      • Proof of participation in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP);

MAX OF FIVE WEEKS - For extenuating circumstances, additional Financial Aid may be available.

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