Registration begins at 10:00 AM

Registration will go live on Saturday, February 22nd at 10:00 AM.  The links to the registration will be added to the posts below.

Our 2025 camp theme is “Tracks and Trails”.  We will be discovering the wildlife of the forest!  We have a lot of fun and interesting forest animal activities in the works!  Of course, we will also spend plenty of time on tried and true camp favorites such as s’mores, songs, games, making new friends, exploring nature, and being in the great outdoors.  It is going to be a FABULOUS week of camp!

We plan to be running at full capacity this year so please be sure to register right away to be sure to get a spot for your camper.  Tell your friends and neighbors not to delay to get a spot in camp before we fill.

For more details about our theme and rescheduled camp dates be sure to see the posts below from Jan. 29^th and Feb. 13^th.

I can't wait to "Discover - Enjoy - Belong" with all of you!   

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Camp Details:

Camp Dates: June 25^th – 27^th and June 30^th – July 1^st This is Wednesday-Friday and the following Monday-Tuesday

Registration Begins: February 22^nd  

Registration closes: When the age group is filled or April 1^st (whichever is first).  Last year some age groups filled up the first weekend of registration.

Registration Details: 

*** All registration will be online ***

 

Age specific details are posted below in separate posts divided by age level. Please be sure to read all the information.

 

Valley Day Camp is a volunteer run Girl Scout camp.  All campers, teens, and volunteers must be registered Girl Scouts before registering for our camp.  If you are not a registered Girl Scout please be sure to read the post below titled “How to Register as a Girl Scout – Helpful Tips.” (scroll down quite a ways)

 

We do not want any girls to miss out on camp due to finances.  If you need financial assistance please apply through GSWW at Financial Aid Info Here if you do not qualify through GSWW please email us directly at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com for additional assistance through camp donations.

 

If you would like to help offset costs for another camper please add any amount to your camp payment as a donation.

We will email you within 72 hours of your registration being completed (all forms and payment) to let you know we have received it.  Please be sure to use an email address you check regularly as this is where we will send you any camp emails.

Please read the posts below for important, age specific details

There are three separate posts:

• one for campers (currently in grades Kindergarten-5^th)
• one for our LIA program (current 6^th graders)
• one for our teen CA programs, (currently in grades 7^th – 12^th)

If you have any questions please email us at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com

First Timers

If this is your first time at Valley Day Camp use this link for a document with even more information about our camp.  Click Here for First Timer Details

Campers: current Kindergarten-5th grades

Registration:

Camper registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis.  Your registration will NOT be processed until all forms and payment are complete, and attendee is verified as a registered Girl Scout.

Camp is likely to fill quickly, the sooner your completed registration is received the better.  The registration deadline is April 1^st or when the appropriate unit fills, whichever comes first.  We typically fill before the deadline, so please do not wait to get your registration in.

 

You will need to complete ALL steps of the registration and submit full payment, or apply for financial aid, before we will begin processing your registration.  Please note that the registration is multiple steps and you must complete ALL of them before we can begin to process your registration.  

 

Campers may request ONE “buddy” for camp.  BOTH campers must request each other and both be in the same grade in order for us honor their buddy request and ensure their placement in the same unit together. 

 

Many families find it convenient to have an extra camp shirt so you don’t have to do laundry every night of camp. Additional camp shirts are $12.00 for campers. Extra shirts are only available with your initial registration.

 

We don’t allow any early pick-ups or drop offs so please plan accordingly.

 

We will email you by April 1^st to confirm whether your daughter has a space at camp. 

We realize it is inconvenient to have to wait to find out if you have a space in camp but we run our registration this way in an attempt to serve the maximum number of girls possible. It pains us to have to turn girls away! However, there are many factors that we have to consider to maintain our high program standards.

Camp Costs:

$175 for campers (current Kindergarten-5^th grades)

$12 for optional extra camper shirt (so you don’t have to do laundry every day)

LIA Details

Our Leader In Action Award Program (LIA) is for current 6^th graders. 

Our LIAs spend their morning learning leadership skills and planning activities to lead with younger campers.  In the afternoon LIAs spend an hour working with our younger campers and use the rest of their time to enjoy the camp activities themselves.

 

LIAs will have a group activity shortly before camp (date TBD).  It is highly recommended for LIAs to attend this but it isn’t mandatory. 

 

LIA registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis.  You will need to complete ALL steps of the registration, submit full payment or apply for financial aid, and be verified as a registered Girl Scout before we will begin processing your registration.  Please note that the registration is multiple steps and you must complete ALL of them before we can begin to process your registration.  

 

We will contact you by April 1^st to confirm whether your LIA has a space at camp.

 

Many families find it convenient to have an extra camp shirt so you don’t have to do laundry every night of camp. Additional shirts are $16.00 for LIAs.  Extra shirts are only available with your initial registration.

 

Camp Costs:

LIA registration $175

Extra camp shirt (to save on laundry) $16

CA Details

Our teen leadership programs are very important parts of our camp.  We believe that our teens are the future leaders of our community and our world.  We strive to give them a unique and fun leadership experience that will benefit them for many years to come. 
 
We wish we could take every applicant to our programs but many factors make this impossible for us to do.  Before you apply for our leadership programs please read the information below carefully. 
 
7^th-12^th graders must attend the mandatory camp training all day on Saturday, June 21st.  There will be one other training session prior to camp, date and time TBD.
 
Leadership programs have longer hours than campers.  They start earlier and stay later than the campers.  CAs arrive at 8:45 and leave at 4:30.  Teens are expected to stay for the entire time, except for an emergency.
 
CA registrations are not completely processed on a first come, first served basis.  Our teen programs fill quickly so it’s important to get your registration and application turned in as soon as possible.  Sometimes it is only open for a couple of days.
 
You will need to complete ALL steps of the registration, application*, and submit full payment before we will begin processing your registration.  Please note that the registration is multiple steps and you must complete ALL of them before we can begin to process your registration.  
 
*Teen registrations also require an application that is completed by the teen them self.  You’ll find the application link below.  You will not be considered for a CA position unless we have your complete registration, payment, and CA application before the CA registration closes. 

We will contact you by April 1^st to confirm whether your CA has a space at camp.

 C  Camp Costs:

CA registration $90 (for those who have already had Valley Day Camp CA Training)

First Time CA registration $150 (for first time Valley Day Camp CAs)

Extra camp shirt (to save on laundry) $16

Camp sweatshirt (only available for CAs and volunteers) $45

Click here to launch the CA Application

How to Register as a Girl Scout - Helpful Tips

Every person at camp must be a registered Girl Scout.  If your camper is not already a Girl Scout you’ll need to use the link below to register.  You do not have to join a troop or do any other Girl Scout activities, but you are welcome to!

The past few years we’ve heard of people practically pulling their hair out when trying to register.  Save your sanity!  Take our advice!

#1 Do NOT try to use a mobile device.  The option you need doesn’t show up there.  You must use a computer.  No computer access?  Use ours.  On Saturday, February 22^nd from 1:00-3:00 we will be at Stillwater Elementary celebrating World Thinking Day and we will have a lap top set up and ready for anyone who needs it to register.

#2 Use these instructions.  The system is not intuitive to all but these instructions detail the unusual steps and answers you need to make it through.   For Instructions Click Here

#3 If it’s still not working for you please contact us.

To Register as a Girl Scout go online to Click Here to Register as a Girl Scout

 

It's crazy!  We started this camp more than 20 years ago and we're about to try something we've never done before.  

Due to the number of missed school days we have a problem.  It is now likely school will still be in session when we were due to be at camp.  We have looked at every possible option and have thought long and hard on how to adjust.  All of the options have a down side.  For example, if we bump back a week, camp will be going over the 4th of July.  We know our solution won't work for everyone, but we chose the option that is best for camp as a whole and hopefully for most of the families of our campers.  It's unconventional, but we sincerely hope it will work for you!  

Valley Day Camp will still be 5 days but now will be held on Wednesday, June 25th, Thursday June, 26th, Friday, June 27th and then continuing Monday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 1st.

Updated

 

Valley Day Camp 2025 

Tracks and Trails

Join us as we discover the amazing wildlife of the forest!  It's going to be an amazing week filled with frogs, deer, rabbits, foxes, raccoons, skunks, beavers, bobcats, and more!  We have a lot of fun things in the works, and hope you will be able to join us!

Mark your calendar because registration will open on Saturday, February, 22nd.  All the details will be posted here on the blog in the week before that.

We plan to host camp June 25th - 27th as well as June 30th and July 1st. We'll still keep all our fingers crossed for no more school closures.

If you are attending the SU 441 Thinking Day celebration on February 22nd, please stop by our booth to say hello.  

We hope to see you all at camp! 

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Join the Email List

If you were at camp in 2023 or 2024 you're already on our email list.  If you didn't attend camp in 2023 or 2024 and would like to be added to our email list please contact us at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com

Final Post for 2024 Camp Season

Thank you all for an amazing week of camp! 

This will be my last blog post for this camp season.  A few important things to remember:

• Watch for an email from us that will have important information for you on how to access TONS of photos from camp. (in about a week)
• Our emails always come from Valley DAY Camp!  We know there is a scammer out there that occasionally sends emails trying to get people to click on their links from an email that looks similar to ours (they leave out the word "Day").  Our only email address is ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com and we do not use any other email addresses.
• We have already begun to work on camp for 2025!  Last night the Core Staff met and chose the new theme.  It's a really awesome one and promises to be an amazing adventure.  I will post the theme and camp registration update on February 1st so be sure to put it on your calendar!
• Someone left the above artwork in the art station.  I love it!  Did you make it?  If so I would love to know who made it, and also if you want it back, or may I please keep it?  

I wish you all a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you again at camp next year and all around town too!

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Lost and Found

These are the items in the Lost & Found that did not have names on them.  If you see anything that is yours please email us and we'll coordinate with you to pick them up.  We will hold on to the items until July 15th and then donate anything that has not been claimed.

There were also items in the Lost and Found that had names on them.  These items are not pictured.  We'll contact you individually to let you know we have your item and will coordinate with you to pick them up. 

Collectible Camp Buttons

 

Are you building your Camp Button collection?  

Each year we have a new button to represent the theme for that year!  

We also have buttons for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years (we'll add on as we age).  There is one for being a LIA and one your first year as a CA as well.  

Take good care of your buttons because we don't replace lost buttons.  Some people keep them on their name tag and keep it in a safe place.  Some people put them on their bulletin board, store them with keepsakes, or keep them with their other Girl Scout memorabilia.  Maybe someone keeps them locked in their safe?  

If collecting buttons isn't your thing, no worries, we'll still give you one each year and it's yours to do with as you please.

Stay tuned...Lost & Found photos coming soon