Summer may seem like it’s ages away, but we have some dates to help you get the countdown started. Though our camps don’t officially open until July, we have important dates for you to know along the way to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
January
Camp Guides Go Live Monday, January 14! Get your first look at this year’s programs at Camp Seven Hills, Camp Timbercrest, and Camp Piperwood. Registration is open and ready for you!
February
Girl Scout Cookie Season! Okay, this technically begins in January, but it goes through February before booths start in March. This is important for camp because if you sell 1,000+ boxes, you can receive a free week at camp!
March
Early Bird Discount Ends! Make sure your Girl Scout is registered for camp by Friday, March 29, to enjoy a $20 Early Bird Discount!
April
Taste of Camp Recruitment Events: If you’re new to summer camp, this your chance to visit us and get a glimpse of what your camp experience will look like. Informational sessions, tours, and a sampling of camp crafts will be available. You will also have an opportunity to register for summer camp 2019, and a chance to enter your name for a FREE WEEK OF CAMP and other cool camp prizes.
- Saturday, April 27, 1 to 3 p.m. at Camp Piperwood
May
Taste of Camp Recruitment Events: If you’re new to summer camp, this your chance to visit us and get a glimpse of what your camp experience will look like. Informational sessions, tours, and a sampling of camp crafts will be available. You will also have an opportunity to register for summer camp 2019, and a chance to enter your name for a FREE WEEK OF CAMP and other cool camp prizes.
- Saturday, May 4, 1 to 3 p.m., at Camp Seven Hills
- Saturday, May 11, 1 to 3 p.m., at Camp Timbercrest
June
Campership Deadline. Financial aid is available for all girls who are members of GSWNY. Just complete the Summer Camp Financial Assistance Application as soon as possible for consideration. Please feel free to contact us for assistance with completing the form. Saturday, June 1.
Open House at Camp Piperwood. Take tours of the camp property, get answers to your questions, and get a preview of some of our summer camp programs. Camp is located at 2222 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Open House at Camp Timbercrest. Take tours of Timbercrest and get a firsthand look at our top-notch facilities. Spend the evening meeting our qualified staff and observing camp in its summer operation. Stop by the Tuck Shop for a look at our new summer merchandise. Open House will be at Camp Timbercrest: 11169 Moore Rd., Randolph, NY 14772. Sunday, June 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.
July
Day Camp Opens July 1! Day camp ends Friday, August 9, and runs from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Open House at Camp Seven Hills. Tours of Camp Seven Hills will be ongoing throughout this evening. While at camp, you will get a firsthand look at our top-notch facilities. Spend the evening meeting our qualified staff and observing Camp Seven Hills in its summer operation. Stop by the Tuck Shop for a look at our new summer merchandise. Open House will be on the Goodyear side of camp only: 10150 Olean Road (Rt 16), Holland, NY 14080. Monday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Resident Camps Open! Camp runs from July 7 to August 9, and each session begins Sunday at 1 p.m. and ends Friday at 7 p.m.
Friends and Family Camp Weekend. Make it a family affair at our resident camps. During your day enjoy swimming, boating, horseback riding, crafts, games, archery, or hiking the forest trails/enjoying leisurely walks. Spend the evening around the campfire toasting marshmallows and chatting with family and friends. The possibilities are endless.
- Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, at Camp Timbercrest
- Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21, at Camp Seven Hills
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