Camp Laurel is located on over 300 acres of woods, field, and hiking trails.  The 40-acre pond offers campers a variety of waterfront activities.  Girls entering grades 1 - 11 enjoy theme-based programming incorporated into the day or resident general camp program: swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, sports and games, nature study, hiking, cookouts and more.  Leadership opportunities and special camper-suggested fun programs are available for older girls.  Bus transportation is included for day campers.  All girls welcomed - Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts.

Leadership Opportunities for Older Girls
LEAD (Leadership, Education, Adventure, and Development) - For girls entering grades 8 - 12 who are ready to take on the leadership role of helping younger girls enjoy all the great experiences at day camp.  Participants will receive Program Aide Core Training and LEAD Training to ensure the knowledge, tools, and skills necessary to succeed as a LEAD.  LEADs assist Unit Leaders and Program Staff by helping involve campers in program.  Learn how to apply here. 

Camp CEO - Join in the excitement of this leadership program at Camp Laurel!  This program is for girls 14 years old and up and will take place June 27 - 30.  Girls will discover how their interests, skills, and dreams can translate into being a leader.  Participants will have the opportunity to connect with prominent businesswomen who will share their life lessons and leadership journeys and also enjoy traditional camp activities.  Campers and their CEO buddy will discover, connect, and take action to make the world a better place.  Registration for Camp CEO is open now.  The fee is $245.  Financial assistance is available (see below).  To view last year's Camp CEO Scrapbook, click here.  Apply online or download the registration form here.  For more information about the program, email colson@gsofct.org. 

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) - Join this leadership program if you are interested in working at camp in the future.  In this program you will begin to learn methods for working with children, planning and implementing programs, and expanding your team building and outdoor skills.  You will create a portfolio of information, songs, games, and other program ideas to take with you.  This is a four-week program.  This program is for girls ages 15 and up. Girls will return home each Saturday and return each Sunday.  Download your application here.

Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) - Join this leadership program if you are interested in working at the Laurel Stables in the future.  This program is for girls ages 16 and up.  In this program you will expand your own horseback riding skills while you learn different instruction methods, how to plan and implement lessons for younger riders, and stable management.  You will create a portfolio of information, lessons, skill builders, and other program ideas to take with you.  This is a four-week program.  Girls will return home each Saturday and return each Sunday.  Download your application here.

REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Financial Assistance - Camperships are available on a limited basis.  Click here for the application.  The $20 deposit is required to process the camp registration; however, if your camper is not granted financial assistance, the deposit will be refunded.  If you have questions about the deposit fee, please call the Registration Department at (800) 922-2770. 

   

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Volunteer and Employment Opportunities - We are looking for your special skills, spirit, and appreciation of children.  Camp programs include swimming, hiking, campers, nature, sports, games, horseback riding, dramatics, singing, boating, cookouts, canoeing, and living in the outdoors.  Enjoy the fun and rewards of meeting and working with other adults and children in the outdoors.  Adults will receive training in outdoor skills, teamwork, health, and safety standards.  If you are interested in volunteering for summer camp, download your application packet here.   For a list of employment opportunities and an application, look in the Summer Camp section of the employment opportunities page.