Girl Scouts Love State Parks Overnight - DBJCSA - Madison, CT
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Date: Sat Sep 13, 3:00 PM EDT - Sun Sep 14, 11:00 AM EDT
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Daisies,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers,
  • Cadettes,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Brownies,
  • Pre-K

Family Overnight at Hammonasett State Park is back, and we have even more camping space!  Bring your family and/or your troop and come spend the night with us at Hammonassett State Park. We will have the campground reserved special just for Girl Scouts.
Pack your tents and sleeping bags for an unforgettable Girl Scouts Love State Parks Overnight Campout at Hammonasset Beach State Park! This year's event is bigger and better than ever, with plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature, learn new skills, and bond with your fellow Girl Scouts. Whether you're roasting marshmallows around the campfire, exploring the park's beautiful trails, or stargazing on the beach, this campout is the perfect way to experience the great outdoors. The next morning, join us for exciting DEEP activities, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this amazing adventure-let's camp out, explore, and make the most of this incredible overight together! It's a chance to unwind, make new memories, and work toward earning badges-all while enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors!


Key Activities
Explore Hammonasset Beach State Park with guided DEEP activities
Create outdoor-inspired art and crafts
Make steps toward earning the Art in Nature, Space Science Expert, and Outdoor Art Apprentice badges 💡

Badge Alignment: This event supports earning...

 

Daisy Eco-Learner
Daisy Buddy Camper
Daisy Outdoor Art Maker

Brownie Eco Friend
Brownie Outdoor Adventurer
Brownie Outdoor Art Creator 

Junior Camper
Junior Eco Camper
Junior Flowers

Cadette Night Owl (we will do an astronomy program at this event)
Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice 



Who Can Attend?
This event is open to all Girl Scouts families and troops. You only need to register the Girl Scouts in your family and everyone else is automatically included!  Who is your family?  Why its everyone who lives in your household!!! We will reach out after you register to see how many people that is and what type of camping gear you might need to borrow from council - we have plenty of tents, cooking gear and much more!

Registration Information
📝 Early Registration Deadline: 8/14/2025
📝 Registration Deadline: 8/29/2025

Additional Notes
📌We will send an email survey after registration to gather details about how many family members and cars you'll be bringing.
📌 Be sure to bring your tent, sleeping bag, camp chair, and a creative spirit for outdoor-inspired activities.  We will have rental gear of tents, cooking gear and stoves available for the weekend as well.
📌 You are responsible for your own food, you can either cook out or head to one of the many local resteraunts.

📞 Questions? Contact Customer Care at 1-800-922-2770 or customercare@gsofct.org.