Date: Sun Jul 05, 3:00 PM EDT - Fri Aug 14, 3:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Daisies,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
After decades away, Camp Yankee Trails in Tolland, CT is making its
grand return in 2026! With a brand-new shower house, six yurts, an
expanded dining hall, and a completely updated and restored
waterfront, Yankee Trails blends the magic of tradition with fresh new
spaces for today's Girl Scouts. This six-week sleepaway camp is a
place where friendships are built around the campfire, adventures
unfold on the water, and every night ends under the stars.
Here, campers can dive into their first taste of independence at Mini
Camp, spend a full week immersed in Traditional Camp adventures, or
grow their confidence through the Leadership Lab. Whether they're
trying archery, paddling the Connecticut River, role-playing in
fantasy quests, or just laughing with new friends in the dining hall,
every moment at Yankee Trails is filled with discovery and joy.
Yankee Trails Themes 2026
Week 1: Mad World -
Choose your track: wild science experiments or bold artistic
masterpieces.
Week 2: Prehistoric Planet - Unearth fossils,
craft ancient creations, and explore real-world skills in Housewarmer
or paddle into adventure on the CT Canoeing Trip.
Week 3: Realms
of Adventure - Step into a live-action fantasy role-play or explore
nature badges in Brownies/Juniors in Nature. Mini Camps also
available!
Week 4: Camp Hogwarts - Enter a magical world of
spells, houses, and camp wizardry. Mini Camps also available!
Week 5: Camp Around the World - Discover cultures, cuisines, and games
from across the globe. Mini Camps also available!
Week 6:
Olympics - Compete in challenges, relays, and survival skills-plus
hiking, trekking, and backpacking adventures.
Choose from
the following sessions (More Information when you click "Register
Now"):
- Mini Camp (2-night sessions, Weeks
3-5)
- Traditional Camper (Weekly Themes 1-6)
- Program
Aide 1, 2, 3 (Cadettes)
- CIT 1, 2, 3 (Seniors &
Ambassadors)
Early Registration until May 15th!
Leadership at Sleepaway Camp 2026
At GSofCT's sleepaway camp, leadership starts early and
grows with every experience. Camp Yankee Trails offers a full
Leadership Lab for rising 4th-12th graders, giving campers the chance
to build confidence, learn new skills, and shine as role models.
True North Program (Rising 4th-5th)
All Juniors participate in the True North experience each week
as part of camp! They'll explore what they value most, learn about
goal setting and planning, and practice acting with courage,
confidence, and character-earning the Junior True North Award by the
end of their session.
Cadette True North Program (Rising
6th)
All rising 6th grade Cadette campers will participate in
the Cadette True North Program as part of their regular program.
Throughout the session, they will explore what matters most to them,
set a goal that challenges them to grow, and make a plan to act with
courage, confidence, and character. By the end of the session,
they'll earn the Cadette True North award.
Program Aide (PA) Pathway (Rising 7th-9th)
A three-level progression, each offered in different weeks at
AnSeOx:
PA 1 (Weeks 3-4): Foundations of leadership, child
development, and communication. Lead 2-3 unit blocks and earn the
GSUSA PA Award.
PA 2 (Weeks 3-4): Specialize in areas like
nature, STEM, art, or outdoor skills while leading multi-day
activities and all-camp ceremonies.
PA 3 (Weeks 1-2): Design and
lead your own camp program, support operations, and help with all-camp
events.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Pathway
(Rising 10th-12th, Age 14+)
For teens preparing for future staff roles, with deeper
responsibility at each level:
CIT 1 (2 Weeks - Training Week +
Program Week): Learn camper care, leadership styles, and activity
facilitation alongside staff.
CIT 2 (Weeks 3-6, 4 Weeks): Take
on advanced leadership, run small-group activities, and support
all-camp events.
CIT 3 (Weeks 1-6, Full Summer): Lead capstone
projects, assist with operations, and mentor other CITs-the final step
before becoming staff.
Early registration open through May 15, 2026 - Last day to
register is June 15, 2026.
After registering here in GSEvents, you will receive a
confirmation with embedded links to find each camp handbook, maps,
packing lists, required health forms and so much more.
After you register for camp you can apply for Financial Aid and
complete all your required health forms right on-line. Please be on
the lookout for an invite to Rallyhood for each week/session you have
signed up for - Invitations are sent out Mid-May.
You
must pay your deposit to hold early registration discount before May
15, 2026. All fees for the program are due not later than June 1,
2026; cookie credits accepted and doubled for this camp program - a
separate JotForm will be sent to indicate whether you wish to have
your Girl Scout's cookie credit applied to your camp registration
balance.
Questions? Please contact Customer Care at
1-800-922-2770 or customercare@gsofct.org.
Refunds, Transfers, and Cancellations Policy
Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT) does not issue refunds for event registrations, except in cases of medical necessity accompanied by a doctor's note.
You may transfer a camp registration one time at no cost. After the first transfer, a $25 administrative fee will apply for each additional change.
For summer camp cancellations, written notice must be submitted at least five (5) weeks prior to the start of the session to customercare@gsofct.org. Upon cancellation, the $75 deposit is non-refundable.
Please note that Financial Aid awards and Cookie Credits are non-refundable and non-transferable.