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Summer Program Guide

Camping

Girl Scouts wouldn’t be Girl Scouts without the great camps we offer throughout the Dakota Horizons Council.  Camping is a great way to build new skills, participate in numerous outdoor activities and make new friends.  At the many Dakota Horizons camps, girls are in a supportive and fun environment that encourages the development of their leadership potential and creative skills through various organized camp activities and classes.  All campers’ activities are done under the guidance of caring, trained adults.  Girls will discover, connect and take action as they develop new skills and explore interesting and fun outdoor activities.  Every girl should have a chance to be part of a camping adventure!

  • Registration
  • Leadership 11-17
  • Girls 11-17
  • Juniors
  • Brownies
  • Daisies
  • All Ages

Girl Scouts in the Dakota Horizons Council can experience camping at its finest!  Girls can experience high adventure, challenge courses, swimming, camping and many other outdoor activities by participating in one of the Dakota Horizons camps.  Whether you want to complete a sleep under the stars, experience high adventure or advance your technology skills, we have something for you. 

You can register for summer programs in three easy steps.

  1. Select your events.  Make sure the event is for your age and you are available to go.
  2. Complete the registration form on the forms page
  3. Mail the registration form with full payment or deposit to:

    Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons
    702 28th Ave. N Ste. 100
    Fargo, ND  58102
    Attn: event Registrar

Program Aide (PA)
For: Girls ages 11-18 (must have completed 6th grade)

Learn how to work directly with younger girls by sharing your experience and knowledge with others and developing your leadership skills. Girls receive the PA Pin after the training and the PA Patch after 25 hours of service.

Scheduled Camps:   Girl Fee: $6.00
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date
April 19
9:00am - 4:30pm
Camp Neche
Bismark, ND
Code:7507
Closes: March 21
April 19
9:00am – 3:00pm
Girl Scout Office
Fargo, ND
Code:  7505
Closes: March 31
April 26
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Girl Scout Office
Sioux Falls, SD
Code:  7503
Closes:  April 14
May 4
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Girl Scout Office
Aberdeen, SD
Code: 7504
Closes:  April 6
May 10
9:00am – 3:00pm
Girl Scout Office
Grand Forks, ND
Code:  7504
Closes: April 11
Counselor-in-Training
For: Girls ages 11-17

Girls will complete an outdoor group leadership course while interning as a counselor. The training includes some classroom work plus hands on experience in camp, working directly with the girls under the supervision of a camp counselor. This program offers the opportunity to work with younger girls in an outdoor setting. Girls will earn their CIT pin upon the completion of training.

Scheduled Camps:   Girl Fee: $75.00

Date &
Time

Camp &
Location

Event Code &
Closing Date

July 14 - 18
9:00am - 4:30pm
Richmond Lake Youth Camp
Aberdeen, SD
Code:7507
Closes: June 16th

 

CEO University
For: Girls ages entering grades 9-12

Chart your course for the future by exploring the world of business and discover skills to help you successfully navigate your life.  Use your values and purpose to make a statement, choose your destination, create a plan, gather support, get your message out, lead the way, have fun and make your mark! Thanks to AAUW for helping to fund this program! 


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $75
Adult Fee: $25
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 16-19
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

National American University
Rapid City, SD

Code:  5493
Closes: May 19


Camp High Adventure
For: Girls ages 11-17

Spend three days challenging yourself! Days 1 and 2 will be spent at the Circle of Courage—a
high and low ropes course owned by GSDH. Day 3 you’ll paddle a canoe down the Missouri River.
You’ll cook all your own food outdoors and sleep in a tent under the stars! Girls will earn the High Adventure Interest Project Patch.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $125
Adult Fee: $30
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 27-29
9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Camp Neche
Washburn, ND

Code:   5501
Closes: May 30


Tech Camp
For: Girls entering grades 6-12

Combining technology, aerospace sciences, computer science, and management, girls will have hands-on experience with flight simulators and airplanes, weather satellites and systems, computer programming and more.  Participate in job shadowing and real-life career and college opportunities as well!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: TBD
Adult Fee: TBD
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

July 21-24
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Code: 5510
Closes: Jun 23


Mysteries of Science and Math
For: Girls ages 11-17

Investigate the world of science and math. Girls will discover and solve mysteries using microscopes, geocaching, Fibonacci numbers, forensics and much more! Can you solve it? Note: Bring a sack lunch. Snacks will be provided


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $20
Adult Fee: $0
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

July 21-24
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD

Code: 5509
Closes: Jun 23


Camp Adventure
For: Girls ages 11-17

Get ready to bring out your adventurous side. We will be creating cool art projects, taking an overnight backpacking trip and visiting an artist.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $100
Adult Fee: $0
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Aug. 4-7
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Camp Sakakawea
Pick City, ND

Code: 5513
Closes:  July 7


 

Outdoor Discovery
For: Girls - Juniors - ages 8 - 11

Girls be sure to rest up before this camp because you will be busy into the wee hours of the night discovering the outdoors and the unique things about it then sleeping away the morning. We will be doing glow in the dark orienteering and treasure hunting, hiking, and don’t forget the ever popular sardines. You will complete part of the requirements for the Finding Your Way, Your Outdoor Surroundings, Outdoor Cook, First Aid, and Outdoor Fun badges. Learn the skills of Leave No Trace camping.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: $20
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 5-6
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Camp Neche
Bismarck, ND

Code: 5482
Closes: May 8

June 11-12
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wall Lake Girl Scout Camp
Sioux Falls, SD

Code:  5486
Closes: May 12

June 27-28
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

TDAF Cabin at
Richmond Lake Youth Camp
Aberdeen, SD

Code: 5502
Closes:  May 30

June 28-29
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Camp Moe
Thief River Falls, MN

Code:  5511
Closes:  June 30

Aug. 6-7
9:00  am – 4:00 pm

Camp Toneywa
Valley City, ND

Code:  5517
Closes: July 9

Aug. 15-16
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code:  5518
Closes:  July 18

Aug. 21-22
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cedar Canyon Camp
Rapid City, SD

Code:  5522
Closes: July 18

Girl Nation
For: Girls - Juniors - ages 8 - 11

Girls will work together to plan and run the camp, without adults telling them what to do or how to do it. Girls will elect their own Camp Council and form 4 districts that will compete for their responsibilities.  Girls will earn the Communication, Lead On, and Model Citizen badges.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 9-13
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5484
Closes: May 12


Prairie Wetland Day Camp
For:Girls - Juniors - ages 8 - 11

This day camp will provide the opportunity for discovery and exploration in and around wetlands—while learning about North Dakota wildlife habitat. Girls will do a wetland scavenger hunt, build a tree swallow nest box and do on a nature hike.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $0
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 13
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Audubon National Wildlife Refuge
Cole Harbor, ND

Code: 5488
Closes: May 16


Stanley Day Camp
For: Girls - Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

What’s cooking in the park? It’s the Girl Scouts, baking solar cookies! We will learn camping skills and what to do in an outdoor emergency. Brownies will earn the Ready, Set, Go Camping Tryit.  Juniors will earn the Camping Together badge.

*PA’s are needed for this event.

Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $10
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 14
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wilson Park
Stanley, ND

Code: 5489
Closes: May 16


Camp Ocankusa Hits the Road
For: Girls - Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

Hop on the bus with us to Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge.  Explore the importance of habitats for wildlife. Become an outdoor chef. Brownies will earn the Make It, Eat It Try-It. Juniors will earn the Outdoor Cook badge. Thank you to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the grant partially funding this camp!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $30
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 16-19
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Camp Ocankusa
Bismarck, ND

Code: 5491
Closes: May 19


Junior Journey
For: Girls - Juniors - ages 8 - 11

Looking for that next fun filled journey? Then try this sleep-away camping experience. Activities include swimming, cookouts, hiking, arts and crafts, and more.  Campers will be housed in contemporary buildings equipped with bathroom facilities.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $100
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Session 1 – July 7-11
Session 2 – July 14-18
2:00 pm – 10:00 am

Richmond Lake Youth Camp
Aberdeen, SD

Session 1 – Code:  S1-5504
Session 2 – Code:  S2-5506
Closes: June 9


Earth Girl Nature Camp
For: Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

This camp is for girls who like to be outside all the time! We will do nature crafts, hikes and other activities. We will learn about pollution, global warming and ways to save the Earth! Brownies will earn the Eco-Explorer and Watching Wildlife Try-its. Juniors will earn Earth Connections and Plants and Animals badges.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

July 21-25
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5507
Closes: June 23


Camp Rocks!
For: Girls - Juniors - ages 8 - 11

This week we will be using our creative and scientific abilities to explore nature and develop our camping skills. Don’t miss out on the swimming, canoeing, crafts, games and fun!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $100
Adult Fee: $0
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Aug. 4-7
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Camp Sakakawea
Pick City, ND

Code: 5514
Closes: July 7

Cooking Fun for Everyone
For: Girls - Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

Bring our your inner chef! We will be making our own snacks, cooking over a campfire, and learning how to make delicious food that’s good for you too! Brownies will earn the Eat Right, Stay Healthy and Make It, Eat It Try-its and Juniors will earn Food Power and Let’s Get Cooking badges.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Aug. 4-8
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5515
Closes: July 7


 

Outrageous Outdoor Adventure
For: Girls - Brownies - ages 6 - 8

Have Outrageous fun in the sun while you make new friends, work on Girl Scout try-its, explore nature, sing songs and much more. This two day camp is great for both new and experienced campers!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $25(Day Camp)
Adult Fee: $5
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

May 30-31
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Camp Neche
Bismarck, ND

Code: 5481
Closes: May 2

June 12-13
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TDAF Cabin at
Richmond Lake Youth Camp
Aberdeen, SD

Code:  5487
Closes: May 15

Session 1:  June 18-19
Session 2:  June 23-24
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wall Lake Girl Scout Camp
Sioux Falls, SD

Code:   S1-5494, S2-5498
Closes: May 21

June 23-24
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Crestwood Trail Park &
Turtle River State Park
East Grand Forks, MN & Arvilla, ND

Code:  5496
Closes:  May 26

July 30-31
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Buffalo River State Park
Glyndon, ND

Code:  5512
Closes: July 2

May 29-30
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5519
Closes: July 18

Aug 18-19
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cedar Canyon Camp
Rapid City, SD

Code: 5520
Closes: July 16


Stanley Day Camp
For: Girls - Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

What’s cooking in the park? It’s the Girl Scouts, baking solar cookies! We will learn camping skills and what to do in an outdoor emergency. Brownies will earn the Ready, Set, Go Camping Tryit.  Juniors will earn the Camping Together badge.

*PA’s are needed for this event.

Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $10
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 14
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wilson Park
Stanley, ND

Code: 5490
Closes: May 16


Camp Ocankusa Hits the Road
For: Girls - Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

Hop on the bus with us to Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge.  Explore the importance of habitats for wildlife. Become an outdoor chef. Brownies will earn the Make It, Eat It Try-It. Juniors will earn the Outdoor Cook badge. Thank you to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the grant partially funding this camp!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $30
Adult Fee: $0
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 16-19
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Camp Ocankusa
Bismarck, ND

Code: 5491
Closes: May 19


Brownie Boot Camp
For: Girls - Brownies - ages 6 - 8

Are you the kind of girl that likes to move around? Brownie Boot Camp may be for you! We will be hiking, running, and climbing ever inch of the woods around Camp Owetti. Try hard and when you graduate from Brownie boot camp, you’ll be proud of yourself!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 23-27
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5497
Closes: May 26


Earth Girl Nature Camp
For: Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

This camp is for girls who like to be outside all the time! We will do nature crafts, hikes and other activities. We will learn about pollution, global warming and ways to save the Earth! Brownies will earn the Eco-Explorer and Watching Wildlife Try-its. Juniors will earn Earth Connections and Plants and Animals badges.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

July 21-25
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5508
Closes: June 23


Cooking Fun for Everyone
For: Girls - Brownies & Juniors - ages 6 - 11

Bring our your inner chef! We will be making our own snacks, cooking over a campfire, and learning how to make delicious food that’s good for you too! Brownies will earn the Eat Right, Stay Healthy and Make It, Eat It Try-its and Juniors will earn Food Power and Let’s Get Cooking badges.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $50
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Aug. 4-8
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code: 5515
Closes: July 7

The Colors of the Earth
For: Girls - Brownies - ages 6 - 8

Bring our your inner chef! We will be making our own snacks, cooking over a campfire, and learning how to make delicious food that’s good for you too! Brownies will earn the Eat Right, Stay Healthy and Make It, Eat It Try-its and Juniors will earn Food Power and Let’s Get Cooking badges.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $40
Adult Fee: n/a
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Aug. 5-7
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Camp Sakakawea
Pick City, ND

Code: 5516
Closes: July 8



Daisy Day Camp
For: Girls - Daisies - ages 5 - 6

A day of camping fun just for Daisy Girl Scouts! We'll try a little bit of everything: crafts, games, songs, nature activities, outdoor cooking, community service. Girls will take a nature hike, plant flowers, make nesting material for birds and squirrels, and cook their own snack over a campfire! It will be a great day to spend time with old friends and make some new ones! Girls who will be Daisies or who have just finished Daisies are both welcome to attend.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $15
Adult Fee: $2
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 7
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

TDAF Cabin at
Richmond Lake Youth Camp
Aberdeen, SD

Code: 5483
Closes: May 9

June 26
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Crestwood Trail Park
East Grand Forks, MN

Code:  5500
Closes:  May 29

June 11
12:30 – 4:30 pm

Sertoma Park
Bismarck, ND

Code: 5485
Closes: May 14

July 10
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Camp Owetti
Minot, ND

Code:  5492
Closes:  May 19

June 19
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Lindenwood Park
Fargo, ND

Code:  5495
Closes May 22

June 24
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wall Lake Girl Scout Camp
Sioux Falls, SD

Code: 5499
Closes: May 27

Aug. 20
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cedar Canyon Camp
Rapid City, SD

Code: 5521
Closes:  July 16



Zoofari
For: Girls - All age levels

Calling all animal lovers! Come join us for a fun day at the zoo!  All girls will earn a fun patch.  All Age Levels.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $10
Adult Fee: $8
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

June 6
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Roosevelt Park Zoo
Minot, ND

Code: 5503
Closes: June 2


Little House on the Prairie
For: Girls - All age levels

Join the fun of the old days with Laura and her family. Visit the old school house, sod hut and surveyor’s house. Take a wagon ride and make some fun old-time crafts. Dinner will be provided by the Women of DeSmet in the park. We will end the evening with a special pageant performance! Note: You will need to bring a sack lunch.


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $25
Adult Fee: $20
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

July 9
9:00 am – 8:30 pm

Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead
DeSmet, SD

Code: 5505
Closes: June 11


Girl Scout Night at the Birdcage
For: Girls - All age levels

Bring the whole family to this popular event! Enjoy s’mores after the game, watch a movie on the stadium screen, and campout on the outfield! Event Fee includes:  general admission ticket, hot dog & coke, autograph session with the Canaries players after the game! Note: Stakeless tents only!


Scheduled Camps:
  Girl Fee: $11
Adult Fee: $11
Date &
Time
Camp &
Location
Event Code &
Closing Date

Aug. 1
6:45 pm – 7:30 am

Canaries Stadium
Sioux Falls, SD

Code: 5468
Closes: July 18



Camping Opportunities
Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons has camping opportunities for all ages! The Council, owns, leases and rents camps throughout the entire area. The camps the Council currently leases or owns are spread across three states: 
  • South Dakota
  • North Dakota
  • Minnesota

Wall Lake Camp
Sioux Falls, SD

Camp Nyteepeota
Watertown, SD

Camp Arroya
Mitchell, SD

Camp Woodlands
Huron, SD

Robin’s Nest
Aberdeen. SD

Tdaf Lodge
Aberdeen, SD

 

Cedar Canyon Camp
Rapid City, SD

 

Camp Owettii
Minot, ND

Camp Sakakawea
Pick City, ND

Camp Ocankasa
Mandan, ND

Camp Neche
Bismarck, ND

Camp Tonweya
Valley City, ND

 
  Camp MOE
Thief River Falls, MN
 
     

 

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