Let's Camp!

Outdoor adventure is a cornerstone to the Girl Scout experience.

Girl Scouts love camping!  Across San Diego, campers can participate in activities that boost self-esteem, develop skills, enhance teamwork — all while having fun making memories of a lifetime. There are many ways to enjoy camping with Girl Scouts San Diego.  Please be sure to check the required forms and approval process before you set off for camp!

Camping Requirements

There is a progression of training requirements for Adult members planning to take their Troop on overnights and camping trips.  See the progression chart and sign up for training on the Girl Scout San Diego website.

Camping opportunities

Service Unit Encampments
The Encinitas Service Unit hosts an annual Girl Scout Encampment where girls can connect with other Encinitas Girl Scout Troops while exploring the great outdoors.  Girls have the opportunity to bond as a troop while making new friends from our local community.  

Weekend Campouts 
Weekend Campouts offer a taste of camp. Experience Winacka and Whispering Oaks with your troop, try an overnight at our Balboa Campus, or bring a special grownup to our She & Me and He & Me events.

Independent Troop camping
Get back to nature with your troop. Go tent-camping, or tuck yourselves away in a cabin at Winacka or Whispering Oaks when our camp programs aren’t in session. At least one leader must take the appropriate outdoor training before you go.

Summer day camps
Enjoy all the fun of camp without spending the night. At day camp, girls get a taste of camp, make new friends and work toward badges. Each day camp features a program theme with specialized activities. Open to all girls entering grades K-12.

Summer resident camps  
At our summer resident (overnight) camps, girls learn about science and space, the environment, hiking, canoeing, leadership and much more! Open to all girls entering grades 1-12.