Summer Camp

Friendship, Fun, and Adventure: Join us for the 2026 Summer Camp Season!

Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts Summer Camps are special. When you come to Camp Indian Echo, Camp Wai Lani or Camp Wildwood, you join a family who stands by you, encourages you and cheers you on, whether you are one foot off the ground or twelve!

You can ride that horse, climb that wall, hit that target, row your way to victory and so much more. Girl Scout Camp is a place to go on adventures, develop new skills, build new relationships, and strengthen existing ones.

2026 Summer Camp Registration is Open!

Check out the 2026 Summer Camp Guide to see everything planned at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Summer Camp!

Nuts, Bolts & FAQs

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Girls entering grades 1–12 in fall 2026 can attend summer camp. No prior Girl Scout experience needed to attend Girl Scout camp! Non-members have an additional $45 fee for camp which includes a Girl Scout membership through September 2026! There is also an option to pay $91 for an extended Girl Scout membership through September 2027.

To become a Girl Scout member, fill out this form.

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It is our hope to be able to serve everyone wishing to attend camp. We strive to make accommodations for campers with disabilities and are able to in many cases. Campers must be able to function independently in a 6:1 girl-to-adult ratio.

Accessibility accommodations can be provided for a range of physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral, or communicative abilities. Providing a safe and positive experience to all campers is of the utmost importance to us. We reserve the right to make decisions of participation based on the extent of the girl’s needs and our ability to meet those needs in a camp setting.

Please contact the camp director if you have any questions or concerns about your camper attending camp.

If your camper has physical restrictions and/or uses a wheelchair, crutches, braces, or similar assistive technology, please contact our camp directors so we can plan the best possible experience. Many programs may be modified to meet the specific needs of our campers.

For more information, email info@gswcf.org.

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Camp is a great place for progression, and we feel it is important to focus on your child's developmental needs at different ages. For this reason, you’ll find that many of our sessions are now focused on specific ages aligning with the Girl Scout program levels. Campers of similar ages will be housed together and participate in activities designed for their age group.

Campers’ schedules are set based on age and sessions: younger campers will have set schedules, while older campers will have more flexibility.

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Campers may choose to attend summer camp with a cabin mate. A cabin mate is someone who is attending the same session and would like to stay in the same cabin as your child.

Camp mates must be registered for the same camp session and select each other mutually during registration on their Camper Information forms. Campers may only select ONE cabin mate. If more than one is selected, only one will be honored. Cabin mate requests are not required. Be sure to fill out your cabin mate requests during registration and coordinate with the guardians of your child's cabin mate, so that they also select your camper when they register. We may not be able to accomodate last-minute requests.

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Our camp staff are selected based on their experience, enthusiasm, and desire to work with children in a camp setting. Our counselors strive to be role models with a focus on the needs of campers, both in individual and group settings.

They model the Girl Scout Promise and Law and receive extensive training in a variety of topics (including youth development and risk management) so your child will be successful throughout their summer camp adventure. We screen each applicant through in-depth interviews and multiple reference and background checks, as well as a drug screening.

Camp staff go through more than ten days of training, including CPR and First Aid, safety and risk management, emergency response, activity leadership and outdoor skills, how to support campers' mental health (including homesickness and bullying), and much more. Staff who supervise specialized activities (such as swimming and archery) have additional training and qualifications.

Staff Opportunities

Being a camp counselor will be one of the most fun and fulfilling jobs of your career!

You wake up every day in the summer to form amazing friendships, build concrete skills, and do daring and adventurous things. You care for campers and use your training to build courage, confidence, and character in the next generation of young women. You model healthy relationships. You teach them how to expand their comfort zones. We’re hiring staff who want to make a meaningful contribution to our camp community and to create Summer Camp magic for our campers, all while building your resume and getting paid. If this describes you, see below for more information and to apply!

Benefits

Get paid to play! - salaries start at $600/week
Live and work in the beautiful outdoors
Meals and housing provided for most positions
Strong relationship-building opportunities
Leadership and growth opportunities
Diverse certification opportunities
Internship hours (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Provide quality programming
Uphold Girl Scouts core values
Maintain health and wellbeing of campers

Click HERE to view available GSWCF staff positions.

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Summer 2026

Each Sunday during the summer season, Camp Wai Lani has a staggered “drop-off” schedule for all overnight campers:

2 p.m. – CITs / Interns
3 p.m. – Cadettes / Seniors / Ambassadors
3:30 p.m. – Juniors
4 p.m. – Brownies

Once families arrive at camp, please follow the camp road and stop at each tent to receive drop-off information and procedures.

Pick up on Saturdays is as follows:

9:15 a.m. – Brownies
9:30 a.m. – Juniors
10:15 a.m. – Cadettes / Seniors / Ambassadors
10:30 a.m. – CITs

**Day campers can be dropped off between 8–9 a.m. daily and picked up between 4:30–6 p.m.

If there are any questions or concerns during drop-off, or while your camper is at Wai Lani, please contact us at (813) 970-2912.

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Applications for CIT 1, CIT 2 and Camp Interns open open February 10. Apply here.

Calling all future camp counselors! If you are ready to unlock your leadership potential and your love of the outdoors, you can start working toward your Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Awards. Our Camp Leadership Program includes CIT 1, CIT 2, and Camp Interns.

Camp Registration for the Camp Leadership Program: CIT 1, CIT 2, and Intern registrations are manual registrations by our Customer Care Team and cannot be completed online. Girls who wish to participate must apply and interview for the program. Once accepted, they will receive an email confirmation with registration instructions.

In our CIT program, you will gain the tools you need to become a mentor to younger campers. This training is aligned with the CIT Awards Girl Scouts can earn and display on their uniform. Once you begin working on our CIT II Award, you may choose to take one of our specialty tracks, including a focus on the equestrian, challenge course or waterfront programs.

These leadership programs are the first steps toward learning the skills necessary to one day work as a volunteer CIT and then a full-fledged camp counselor!

CIT Progression
CIT ▶ CIT II ▶ Camp Intern

The CIT Award is only the beginning. Here's how you can go from trainee to paid camp counselor.

CITs must attend the one-week CIT I Camp to complete their CIT I Award.
CITs then attend the two-week CIT II Camp session. The CIT I Award is a prerequisite for this session.
If they have earned both the CIT I and CIT II Awards and are still enrolled in high school, they may apply to be a Camp Intern at one of our summer camps.

Entry into our CIT and intern programs are based on the completion of an application and interview with the camp director and are not guaranteed. Space is limited. Upon successful admittance to the program, CIT 1, CIT 2 and interns will receive registration instructions. Applications open February 10.

For more information, email info@gswcf.org.

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Summer camp offers a great opportunity to learn about and navigate social situations while disconnecting from the digital world. We have a “no electronics” policy at all camps.

If your child is experiencing a major challenge at camp, we will contact you to discuss the best way to help her navigate. We ask that campers leave all iPods, cell phones, tablets, and smart watches at home. Standalone digital cameras are encouraged and allowed.

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) is not responsible for any loss or damage to your child’s electronic equipment.

Prohibited electronics that are brought to camp will be labeled with the owner's name, placed in a secure location and returned to parents at checkout. Please note that camp staff use phones for communication among themselves, to play music, and to take the photos you see on WaldoPhotos.

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2026 Summer Camp Financial Assistance "Camperships" are open.

Deposits

A non-refundable deposit is required for each camp session. The deposit for day camp is $25 per session. The deposit for overnight camp is $50 per session. The deposit for travel camp is $100 per session. The deposit for family camp is $25 per person.

Payment Plans

Payments of any amount can be made on camp balances at any time up to the deadline. All camps must be paid in full by May 15, 2026. Failure to pay in full may result in forfeit of deposit and camp space.

Financial Assistance ("Camperships")

Camperships are available on an as-needed basis for registered GSWCF members whose financial circumstances might otherwise prevent them from attending camp. Learn more about our Camperships.

To apply for assistance, you must register and pay a deposit to hold your camper’s spot in a session. Then apply for camperships by completing this form. Deposits will be refunded if the scholarship amount is not sufficient to meet your needs. If your family cannot pay the deposit, please contact us to discuss alternative options.

Changes, Cancellations, and Refunds

Requests for session transfers (space permitting) and cancellations must be made via email to info@gswcf.org three weeks before the session to be completed and/or receive a refund, minus the deposit. No refunds will be offered within two weeks before the start of the session unless canceled by GSWCF, the camper is required to attend summer school (notice from school required), or due to illness (physician’s note is required). We do not offer refunds for no-shows or campers leaving camp early due to behavior, homesickness, or health issues. Refunds are not offered for campers arriving at camp with head lice.

Let Cookies Pay Your Way to Camp

Did you know that your child can use any council money they earn through our Product Sale Programs (GS Sweets & Treats and the Girl Scout Cookie Program) to help pay for camp? Whether it’s Council Dough or Council Credit, your vouchers can be applied to some, most, or all of your camp costs or toward items at the Trading Post! Contact us at info@gswcf.org for assistance.

Military Discount

We are pleased to offer a military discount of $100 off any one session. The military discount is offered to campers who have a parent/guardian serving active duty in the United States military. To use this discount, please contact info@gswcf.org after you have registration in the session your girl wants to attend. You must submit proof of duty status (usually military orders). Do not send a copy of a military ID.

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Meals provided at camp are kid-friendly and well-balanced. Our overnight campers receive three meals and two snacks a day. Day campers receive a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack.

A physical is required to attend any overnight camp. The Doctor's Medical Form must be completed and submitted in CampBrain prior to check-in.

The health and safety of your camper is our utmost concern. If your camper has a physical need, food allergy, religious dietary restriction, or any other special considerations, please specify in writing on the Health History form you complete online when you register for camp. Vegetarian meals are an option and must be noted on forms. We are able to work with parents and guardians to accommodate a variety of diets due to allergies or other medical issues. If you would like to discuss any special considerations or diets before registering for camp, please contact us at info@gswcf.org.

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We partner with WaldoPhotos for camper pictures and email. Parents and guardians will receive an email on how to sign up for the paid service that sends photos of your camper directly to your phone!

The best part? 50% of the fee goes to GSWCF’s Campership fund! All camper families may view photos for free by visiting waldophotos.com and entering your camp specific information, which will be emailed to you after registration.

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Some programs are in high demand and will fill early in the year. If your camper is placed on a waiting list, you have the option of remain on the waiting list for an available space. Camp directors check waiting lists weekly and make adjustments depending on available space. Occasionally spaces open quickly, but sometimes they will not open at all. You may remain on the waiting list for as long as you’d like, or you may cancel it at any time by contacting info@gswcf.org.

If a spot opens you will be notified, you can accept it within 7 days or be cancelled out on that session.

No deposit is required to join a waitlist.

Packing

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What’s an average day at camp like? Whether you’re an overnight resident or a day camper, you can expect to have an action-packed schedule! Camp schedules may vary by session, location, and weather.

Sample Overnight Camper Schedule

7:15 a.m. — Rise and shine!
8 a.m. — Breakfast
8:45 a.m. — Morning flag ceremony
9:15 a.m. - noon — Morning activity rotations
Noon — Lunch
1 p.m. — Turtle Time
2-5:30 p.m. — Afternoon activity rotations
5:45 p.m. — Evening flag ceremony
6 p.m. — Dinner
7:15 p.m. — All-Camp Activity
8:15 p.m. — Showers
9:30 p.m. — Lights out for younger campers
10:30 p.m. — Lights out for younger campers

Sample Day Camper Schedule

8 - 9 a.m. — Camper drop-off
8:45 a.m. — Morning flag ceremony
9:15 a.m. - noon — Morning activity rotations
Noon — Lunch
1 p.m. — Pool
2-5:30 p.m. — Afternoon activity rotations
5:30-6 p.m. — Camper pick-up

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Camp Shop: A World of Fun & Keepsakes

At the Camp Shop, campers have the freedom to choose from a variety of snacks, treats, and camp souvenirs. You can purchase a Gift Certificate for your camper during registration, and they can use it to buy:

Snacks, ice cream, drinks
Camp memorabilia like t-shirts, caps, and stuffed animals
Water bottles, journals, flashlights, bandanas
Fun patches, books, games, and much more!

Pricing ranges from $1-$30, so there’s something for everyone.

Gift Certificates
You can purchase gift certificates online during registration or in person at check-in. We accept cash, credit cards, and council dough at the Trading Post. Most families buy a $30 gift certificate for their camper, and if they don’t spend it all, the remaining balance will be refunded as a gift certificate for future use. Please note: Gift Certificates can be purchased 2 weeks prior to camp session and on check in day.

Please note:

GSWCF gift certificates are only valid at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida shops and cannot be used for online purchases.
Gift certificates do not expire.
We pre-look up Council Dough prior to girls arriving at camp. It is difficult to manage limits given to us by care givers. If you want to set limits on the amount they spend—you should talk with your camper prior to camp drop off. We will ask them if they have a limit to jar their memory—but ultimately it is their responsibility to be truthful.

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All care packages, add-on packs, and Trading Post gift certificates are available for purchase during registration or on check-in day at camp, while supplies last.

Pamper Your Camper with a Special Care Package!

Surprise your camper with a thoughtful package delivered right to her during her summer camp session. Packages must be ordered at least two weeks before the session; otherwise, they can be purchased on check-in day. Please note that some packages may sell out.

Summer Camp Care Packages

Bells and Whistles – $60 + tax
A deluxe kit filled with camp essentials and fun surprises! Includes:

2026 Summer Camp Patch
Collectible Trading Pin
Postcard with Stamp
Clear Tote Bag
Autograph Pillowcase
Travel Pouch
Trucker Hat
Set of chenille stickers to customize trucker hat and travel pouch
Water Bottle Stickers

S’more Fun at Camp! – $45 + tax
Perfect for any age, this kit includes S’more Themed items:

S’more game
S’more Scented Smillow
S’more Fun Patch and Trading Pin
S’more stickers

Camp Wai Lani Swag – $38 + tax
Show your camp pride with this exclusive kit:

Camp Wai Lani T-shirt
Camp Wai Lani Patch
Chatty Snap Tail with Camp Wai Lani Snap
Camp Wai Lani Sticker
Camp Wai Lani Bracelet
Sip and Mist Water Bottle

Camp Wildwood Swag – $38 + tax
For Wildwood campers, this pack has all the essentials:

Camp Wildwood T-shirt
Camp Wildwood Patch
Chatty Snap Tail with Camp Wildwood Snap
Camp Wildwood Sticker
Camp Wildwood Bracelet
Sip and Mist Water Bottle

Daily Surprise Pack! – $40 + tax
For full-week campers, this pack includes a different surprise each day! (Half-week campers will receive three items on their last day.) Each item is carefully selected to bring joy and excitement:

Something fun for the nighttime
A keepsake for memories
A game or activity for down time
A practical item
A fun item for the sun!

Glow in the Dark Pack – $22 + tax
Your camper will “glow” with excitement when they receive this pack full of glowing, blinking, and shining items perfect for nighttime fun!

Please note: GSWCF reserves the right to substitute items of similar style and value.

Weather

Camp is open rain or shine! Some programs such as Challenge course and watercrafts can be affected by weather, we do our best to get every girl that wants to participate through these activities but sometimes conditions through the week do not allow us to safely run all programs.

Sometimes programs may be modified when we have extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat. If severe weather is present, campers are moved to a safe location and alternative activities are offered. For specific weather-related emergency plans, please contact us at info@gswcf.org.

Camp Properties

Council-Led Programs

Thank you to the following Proud Champions for supporting our Girl Scouts:

BayCare Kids
United Way of Central Florida
Juvenile Welfare Board
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
Tampa Bay Water
United Way of Lake & Sumter
The Spurlino Foundation
Conn Memorial Foundation
Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Rotary Club of the Villages