Announcing...
Pirate Camp!
June 29 to July 3, 2026
Ahoy, maties! Come enjoy traditional camp activities with our own Girl Scout spin to them. With exploration, adventure, and laughter galore, your camper is sure to have a blast with us!
To view both sides of the camp flyer, hover over the image and click on the arrows. Or click on the thumbnail graphics under the flyer.
The camp flyer is also available as a printable PDF file.
IMPORTANT DATES (2026)
Sun. January 11, 2026
(7 pm ET)
Sun. January 18, 2026
(7 pm ET)
Sun. February 1, 2026
(7 pm ET)
Sun. April 19, 2026
(4-5 pm New Adult At-Camp Staff and All PAs;
5-7 pm All Staff & PAs)
Spring 2026
Date and time TBA
(open to GSHCDC PATs [2026] and PAs [2022-2026])
Sat. May 16, 2026
(11:59 pm ET)
Sun. June 7 or
Sun. June 14, 2026
Final date coming soon
(12 pm start for HQ Staff;
1:30-5 pm for adult volunteers and PAs)
Sun. June 28, 2026
(1-4 pm)
June 29-July 3, 2026
Date and time TBA
Adult SWAT Volunteer registration begins via CampDoc
Adult At-Camp Volunteer, Tagalongs/Boys, and Program Aide (PA) registrations begin via CampDoc
Camper registration for Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5, Grade 6, and Program Aides in Training (PATs) begin via CampDoc
General Training*
BACK TO "IN PERSON"
(not virtual this year)
New: PAs will have a breakout session with their PA Leaders during the first hour, before joining the larger group and meeting with their teams.
Program Aide (PA) Social Event
All CampDoc information and final camp payments due (for everyone)
Outdoor Training (on-site)*
Camp Set-up
PIRATE CAMP!
Camp Clean-up**
* For all at-camp volunteers (adults and PAs)
** Volunteers: If you need to come at a different time, let us know.
CAMP WISH LIST
GSHCDC has provided a place for kids to grow for more than 40 years. As a 100% volunteer-run camp, we rely on registration fees and the invaluable commitment of time from our adult and youth staff in order to run.
As we look ahead—with a commitment to continue offering an affordable, outdoor growth experience for campers—we are grateful for your continued support. To maintain adequate equipment and supplies, we need to restock and get new items at times.
Please consider supporting this effort by purchasing something from our Amazon Wish List. The following flyer is also available as a printable PDF file.
CAMP LOCATION
Camp Ilchester was sold to Howard County in Fall 2022, and the county began a renovation project that is still in process.
But we heard it loud and clear from our campers, families, and volunteers alike—GSHCDC is special. We love camp! So we searched for a new place to call home, and luckily we found one. We will return there in June 2026!
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