Camp Farnsworth
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Camp Farnsworth
Join us in planning ahead for a great summer at Camp Farnsworth! Programs from four days to two weeks are available for Girl Scouts who have completed grades 1–11. Programs are age dependent. Overnight campers love singing around the campfire and making new friends! You might swim in the pool or canoe in the lake. Share your meals together in the dining hall and play games on the lawn. What specialty would you like to explore? Do you have an eagle eye? Archery may be the sport for you! Artists can stretch their creative minds! Girl Scouts in grades 9 and up can choose to focus on simply enjoying summer camp or take on leadership opportunities like Camp Aide or Counselor in Training (CIT). New this year for older campers, try out our Program Interns experience where you will gain more knowledge about program areas around camp.
For over a century, Camp Farnsworth has been a place where campers have come to build lasting friendships, develop confidence and independence, and experience the thrill of the outdoors.
Registration opens on December 18!
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
Camp Farnsworth Sessions Summer 2026
June 28-30 (2 nights) 
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Sampler |
K-1 | New games, songs, and crafts await. Make new friends as you spend three jam-packed days at camp. You will get to enjoy a sampling of all of the camp activities including cooking over a fire, doing slingshots, and swimming in the pool. Grow your independence during this long sleepover at camp! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $375 |
| Brownie Sampler |
2-3 | Make new friends and try new things as you join in on three days and two nights of fun at overnight camp. Make a tie-dye bandana and friendship bracelet, try shooting arrows and slingshots, and have lots of water fun. Adventures are waiting for you. Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $375 |
| Junior Sampler |
4-5 | Give overnight camp a try to see what it's all about. This mini-camp session is a great way to learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and try out a couple nights under the stars. Whether it's your first time or you are an experienced camper- you will learn more about yourself, make new memories, and use your creativity during your time at camp. Choose to do a scavenger hunt, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, go on a hike, or choose to do all three! Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $375 |
| Cadette Sampler |
6-8 | Looking to squeeze overnight camp into your super busy summer? Or want to give camp a try for the first time? Fill your summer appetite with a taste of all camp has to offer. This mini-camp program will give you time to experience all of the traditional summer camp experiences as you decide what to do as a group with your fellow campers and as an individual during extra camp choice times. Campers will sleep in small cabins. | $375 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
July 1-3 (2 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Sampler |
K-1 | New games, songs, and crafts await. Make new friends as you spend three jam-packed days at camp. You will get to enjoy a sampling of all of the camp activities including cooking over a fire, doing slingshots, and swimming in the pool. Grow your independence during this long sleepover at camp! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $375 |
| Brownie Sampler |
2-3 | Make new friends and try new things as you join in on three days and two nights of fun at overnight camp. Make a tie-dye bandana and friendship bracelet, try shooting arrows and slingshots, and have lots of water fun. Adventures are waiting for you. Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $375 |
| Junior Sampler |
4-5 | Give overnight camp a try to see what it's all about. This mini-camp session is a great way to learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and try out a couple nights under the stars. Whether it's your first time or you are an experienced camper- you will learn more about yourself, make new memories, and use your creativity during your time at camp. Choose to do a scavenger hunt, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, go on a hike, or choose to do all three! Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $375 |
| Cadette Sampler |
6-8 | Looking to squeeze overnight camp into your super busy summer? Or want to give camp a try for the first time? Fill your summer appetite with a taste of all camp has to offer. This mini-camp program will give you time to experience all of the traditional summer camp experiences as you decide what to do as a group with your fellow campers and as an individual during extra camp choice times. Campers will sleep in small cabins. | $375 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
June 28-July 3 (5 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Crew |
6-8 | The stage is all yours! Learn all about roles on and off the stage, practice writing a script, designing costumes, and matching music to enhance a performance. Reenact popular performances and stories on stage and find ways to add your creative twist. Put on a talent show using your unique talent, such as dancing, juggling, or magic and create an original play to perform for everyone at camp. Work together throughout the week to develop a variety of acts, costumes, a stage sets, and performances that no one will forget! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $800 |
| Target Challenge |
6-8 | Ready, aim, fire! Get ready to challenge yourself this week as you build your target range skills and experience your best camp life. Play archery games, challenge yourself to a slingshot duel, take aim with an airsoft rifle, and go the distance with hatchet throwing. You will set up target competitions for yourself and other campers, plan range games that help you develop your skills, and earn the Cadette Archery Badge. Extend your new skills beyond the range as you learn how to fletch an arrow, launch marshmallows, and make your own target mementos to take home. Campers will sleep in platform tents. | $800 |
| Grab Your Boots |
9-12 | Lace up your hiking boots and get ready for challenge and adventure. Challenge your team in teambuilding initiatives and all of the low ropes elements on camp before taking on the 35 foot climbing tower. You will get extra climbing sessions to be able to try all sides of the tower including crate stacking and the caterpillar. Continue your adventure off-site with a trail ride on horseback and a stunning hike through Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves. Campers will sleep in platform tents. | $950 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
July 5-17 (12 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2024/25 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bite of Adventure |
6-8 | It's time to hit the trail! Enjoy a packed week of tasty food, travel, and teamwork. Strengthen your camping knowledge and survival skills with trail safety, navigation, Leave No Trace, and primitive camping skills. Challenge yourself to light a fire without a match, build a shelter, and sleep under the stars. Become a skilled campfire chef while you make delicious meals using a variety of cooking styles in your unit at camp and in the backcountry. Use your new and refreshed skills to travel on a two-night primitive backpacking adventure in the Green Mountains. Campers will sleep in platform tents. | $1800 |
| New Heights |
7-10 | Get ready to go up, up, and away as you climb to new heights on this unforgettable adventure. Participate in teambuilding, learn climbing knots, and challenge yourself and your team through all of the low ropes elements on-site. Learn how to care for climbing gear, how to help belay another climber, and become versed in climbing safety. Climb up camp's 35 foot climbing tower and give all sides of the tower a try including crate stacking and the caterpillar. Travel off-site to experiencing breath taking views on an off-site high ropes and zipline course. Then gear up for some outdoor rock climbing on natural cliff faces and rock climbing routes with expert. Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $2000 |
| Counselor-in-Training (CIT) |
9-11 | Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are role models for younger Girl Scouts who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and are interested in becoming an overnight camp counselor. CITs in the first year of their training will learn about age characteristics of children, explore conflict resolution, and behavior support techniques while continuing to enjoy camp activities with other CITs. Interview, observe, and assist camp staff, lead group activities like songs and games, and make a difference as you continue to develop your leadership skills. CITs in the second year of their training will continue to put your skills into practice and dive deep into the responsibilities of a camp counselor. Plan and lead activities for younger campers, facilitate a service project, practice creating schedules, and practice effective group management techniques. Increase your skills in specific activity areas that interest you and shadow program or administration camp staff to see how they support camp. | $1500 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
July 5-10 (5 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Explorers | 2, 3 | Discover the magic and adventure of camp. Take a hike to look for "fairies" and explore the natural world that fairies love while learning basic camping skills. Write a story about a fairy adventure, camp out in a pop-up tent, and build fairy homes. You will make your own wand and display acts of fairy kindness all around camp to earn your wings! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $800 |
| Psyched to Swim | 4-5 | Enjoy extra water fun and pool time while you are at camp during this week long pool party. Race through water obstacle courses, play water games, create a swim dance routine, and challenge a new friend to noodle jousting. Spend your time hanging out by the pool as you celebrate the summer with a pool party and a pool movie night. Grab an extra towel and your favorite pool toy, it's time to take over the water! Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $800 |
| Spa Party | 4-5 | Take some time to treat yourself this summer while at camp. Make your own DIY spa products including lip gloss, sugar scrub, and face masks out of natural ingredients. Practice meditation, paint your nails, challenge yourself in paddleboard yoga, and learn to braid hair in a variety of ways. Discover new ways to help your mind and body relax while sleeping in and enjoying fun camp activities. Campers will sleep in small cabins. | $800 |
| Cooking with Science | 6-8 | Grab your lab coat and head to the kitchen to explore the science of cooking. What’s an emulsion? How do you flambé? What can be used as a binding agent? Test out some new recipes to find out. Make your own bread, ice cream, salad dressing, cookies, and so much more. Develop and practice your skills as both an indoor and an outdoor chef. Utilize the food service staff to learn about commercial food safety and make a treat for all of camp to enjoy. Make it, eat it, and enjoy (and if we time it right bring some home to share)! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $800 |
| Acts of Kindness | 7-10 | Are you looking for a way to enjoy camp and give back? Volunteering is the backbone of Girl Scouts. Enjoy a week of camp while you make a difference in the lives of campers, camp staff, and countless others. This program will be driven by you to put your passion to work. Lend a hand at camp with the property and camp admin teams, choose a project you can do on site that will be sent off to benefit others, pick a local charity to spend a day at, and learn about how you can help the environment. This is a great program to add to service hours you might need for school or clubs. Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $800 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
Bridge Weekend: July 10-12 (2 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Weekend | 2-12 | Attending multiple weeks of camp and don't want to go home? This special add-on session is for you! This summer, you can register for a bridge weekend where you can stay the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between sessions. Extend the fun and spend more time with campers of all ages. This is not a stand-alone program; individuals must be registered for programs before and after the weekend. | $200 |
July 12-17 (5 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Acrobats | 2-3 | Tumbling routines, hula hoop art, and dancing galore! Come join in the fun as you learn the basic skills of acrobats and traveling performers. Try painting with your feet, bubble art, and sculpting clay with your eyes closed. Then prepare for juggling lessons, balancing objects on your head, and ribbon routines. Develop your flexibility, balance, and coordination through camp activities and obstacle courses. This week work with your group to become the best big top performer you can be and show off your new skills to other campers through an art show and stage performance. Campers will sleep in cabins. | $800 |
| In Motion | 4-5 | Explore all of the ways to get moving at camp and ignite your inner engineer as camp becomes your adventure lab. Zip around on scooters, travel in style on a camp golf cart ride, go off-site for a horseback ride. Make some waves in a canoe and shoot arrows through the air at the archery range. You'll experiment with gravity by making your own working zip line model, sending off bottle rockets, racing balloon cars, and launching catapults. Get ready to spend your week Zooming around camp! Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $890 |
| Cooking Adventure | 4-5 | Venture out of your campfire cooking comfort zone! Campfire cooking is not limited to s'mores and hot dogs - try new cooking methods and creative recipes during extra cook out meals, snacks, and desserts. Try your hand at preparing different meals from the camp cookbook or see if a favorite recipe from home tastes different over the fire. Take a tour of the camp kitchen and see what goes into making a meal for the whole camp! Campers will sleep in small cabins. | $800 |
| Get on Board | 6-8 | Challenge yourself and others through memory, strategy, and classic board games and card games. Decide to create your own game, play life-sized board games, dress up as your favorite game characters, or all of the above! Spend an afternoon in Hanover visiting a local shop and event venue that includes its own gaming library and community game tables to learn from an expert board gamer and even play some arcade games. Be sure to grab your favorite game to share and get ready for week of relaxation and frenzy. Campers will sleep in cabins. | $840 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
July 19-24 (5 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campfire Chef | 2-3 | Become a Campfire Chef as you cook meals over the fire and play with your food. Campfire Chefs will cook-out at least one breakfast, lunch, and dinner during their week at camp. Learn about foods that help you keep up your energy and plan a healthy snack to take on a hike. Receive a tour of the camp kitchen and discover fun ways to cook outdoors. Make new cooking friends while working on making your own recipes to take back home. Campers will sleep in cabins. | $800 |
| In Motion | 4-5 | Explore all of the ways to get moving at camp and ignite your inner engineer as camp becomes your adventure lab. Zip around on scooters, travel in style on a camp golf cart ride, go off-site for a horseback ride. Make some waves in a canoe and shoot arrows through the air at the archery range. You'll experiment with gravity by making your own working zip line model, sending off bottle rockets, racing balloon cars, and launching catapults. Get ready to spend your week Zooming around camp! Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $890 |
| Midnight Mischief | 4-5 | Connect with the wonders of nature after everyone else has hit the hay! Plan to be steathy like a ninja with your new friends as you set up surprises around camp to make other campers laugh. Throw a star party, look for nocturnal friends on a night hike, do craft projects under the stars, and jump in for a special dusk swim. Plan to stay up until midnight, sleep in late, and have lots of sneaky fun! Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $800 |
| Color Mania | 6-8 | Take your love of color and art to the extreme! Be inspired by the colors of nature around us and experience how to celebrate color through messy Twister, color challenges, and a color run. Discover how colors influence the way we feel, how we perceive the world around us, and help us to celebrate. Get ready to let loose for a spontaneous week of color explosion while creating nature paints, glow-in-the-dark chalk, tie dye while you're wearing it, and paint balloon art to name a few. Campers will sleep in cabins. | $800 |
| Moonlight Mashup | 6-8 | This late-night fun fest is for Cadettes only! Hang out and relax around a late-night campfire, sleep under the stars, and play games in the cover of darkness. Enjoy a swim at dusk before planning a glow-in-the-dark dance party with extra snacks and fun until 2 a.m. for your extra late night this week. Take time to learn about the phases of the moon, explore the stars, and create galaxy tie-dye. With all of the evening fun plan to sleep in at least three mornings and cook out for breakfast before the week is done. Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $800 |
| Camp Aide | 9-10 | Camp Aides are campers taking the next step in their Girl Scout Leadership journey. Spend time at camp continuing to discover what it means to be a leader and learning more about yourself. You will enjoy a fun week of all the typical camp activities while leading activities for younger campers, completing a service project, and helping to plan an all-camp. Enjoy extra teambuilding opportunities and camping out one night in pop-up tents to refine your outdoor skills. P.S. This week can count towards volunteer service hours that you may need for Girl Scouts or other organizations! Campers will sleep in small cabins. | $800 |
| Summer Escapades | 9-12 | Make your summer the best one yet. Bring your own ideas to add to this unforgettable bucket list and camp adventure. To check off every item on our list get ready for many on-site and off-site experiences! Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. 1. Zipline from a high ropes course 2. Shoot archery 3. Go berry picking 4. Spend a day at an aviary 5. Paddle a stand up paddleboard 6. Have a movie night 7. Go mini-golfing 8. Have a late night campfire 9. Listen to live music 10. Sleep in and stay up late 11. Have a water balloon fight 12. Sunbathe at the beach |
$1000 |
| CIT - Service Hours | 10-12 | Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are role models for younger Girl Scouts who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and are interested in becoming a camp counselor. Spend a week volunteering at overnight camp and earn community service hours working with younger campers in partnership with camp staff. Practice your leadership and gain teaching experience while continuing to develop your outdoor cooking and camping skills to help you lead in future jobs and other roles you may take on in your community. High schoolers who have completed the CIT program can sign up for up to two weeks of Counselor-in-Training Volunteer Hours. A fee is charged to cover the cost of staff supervision, leadership coaching, materials, meals, and lodging. |
$300 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
July 26-August 5 (10 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Out Loud! | 4-5 | Bring on the dance parties, pop wars, and flash-mob routines! Do things you never thought that you could do at camp like building your own raft, playing epic Twister games, or lounging in a fortress of your own creation. You will paint a camp mural, try the climbing tower, and eat a floating lunch on the water. Enjoy time off-site to visit Quechee Village and try a game of mini golf. Stay up for a late night of exploring camp after dark, painting nails, and even choosing to watch a movie! Join us for two unforgettable weeks of brouhaha as we shuffle up camp as we know it. Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $1525 |
| Artist Retreat | 6-8 | Let your creativity flow during this week of artistic exploration. Create several art projects of your choice including candle-making, decoupage, printmaking, jewelry-making, sewing, and more. Try performance art using movement and light to create light shows, shadow art, and fire performances. Learn new techniques like upcycling and eco-cycling to become a resourceful artist using the world around you. Become inspired by nature at camp, a trip to the Hood Museum of Art, and visits to local art galleries as you take time to create using the mediums that you enjoy the most. Campers will sleep in small cabins. | $1500 |
| H20 Is the Way to Go | 7-10 | Two weeks of camp designed for true water enthusiasts awaits. Refine your paddling skills on Lake Abenaki in canoes and kayaks before taking a trip off-site to enjoy a day of canoeing or tubing down the Connecticut River. Enjoy some relaxing paddle board yoga, pick an afternoon to enjoy a floating lunch, and adventure out to Burlington for a day of sailing. Plenty of time to swim, paddle, and hang out on the beach between water balloon fights and slingshot soakers! Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $1575 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
July 26-31 (5 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Party | 4-5 | Are you ready to take your creativity to the next level? Join us to create masterpieces using a variety of materials and techniques for an art-tastic week where you'll have a craft party every day. From traditional camp crafts like friendship bracelets and lanyards to upcycled art pieces and painting with everything but paintbrushes, you will get to choose what art projects you would like to create. Try some sculpting and baking clay in the kiln, get creative with tie-dye, and paint with balloons at archery. By the end, you will have a portfolio packed full of art! Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $800 |
| Midnight Mischief | 4-5 | Connect with the wonders of nature after everyone else has hit the hay! Plan to be steathy like a ninja with your new friends as you set up surprises around camp to make other campers laugh. Throw a star party, look for nocturnal friends on a night hike, do craft projects under the stars, and jump in for a special dusk swim. Plan to stay up until midnight, sleep in late, and have lots of sneaky fun! Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $800 |
| Moonlight Mashup | 6-8 | This late-night fun fest is for Cadettes only! Hang out and relax around a late-night campfire, sleep under the stars, and play games in the cover of darkness. Enjoy a swim at dusk before planning a glow-in-the-dark dance party with extra snacks and fun until 2 a.m. for your extra late night this week. Take time to learn about the phases of the moon, explore the stars, and create galaxy tie-dye. With all of the evening fun plan to sleep in at least three mornings and cook out for breakfast before the week is done. Campers will sleep in Adirondacks. | $800 |
| CIT - Service Hours | 10-12 | Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are role models for younger Girl Scouts who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and are interested in becoming a camp counselor. Spend a week volunteering at overnight camp and earn community service hours working with younger campers in partnership with camp staff. Practice your leadership and gain teaching experience while continuing to develop your outdoor cooking and camping skills to help you lead in future jobs and other roles you may take on in your community. High schoolers who have completed the CIT program can sign up for up to two weeks of Counselor-in-Training Volunteer Hours. A fee is charged to cover the cost of staff supervision, leadership coaching, materials, meals, and lodging. |
$300 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
Bridge Weekend: July 31-August 2 (2 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Weekend | 2-12 | Attending multiple weeks of camp and don't want to go home? This special add-on session is for you! This summer, you can register for a bridge weekend where you can stay the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between sessions. Extend the fun and spend more time with campers of all ages. This is not a stand-alone program; individuals must be registered for programs before and after the weekend. | $200 |
August 2-5 (3 nights)
When registering for programs, please use your camper’s grade level as of the 2025/26 school year.
| Program | Grades | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splastastic | 2, 3 | What better way to spend the summer than splashing around! Spend your time swimming in the pool, boating at the lake, and making a splash on the field with some water games. During this mini-week of water fun, try some pond exploration, a creek walk, and feeding the fish. You'll have extra swim time to enjoy lots of pool games, mermaid races, cannon ball contests, and a pool party. Don't forget your sunscreen! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $525 |
| In the Saddle | 4-5 | Try overnight camp fun plus a off-site trip to a local stable. This mini-camp session is a great way to learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and try out a couple nights under the stars. New and experienced campers will find this four-day adventure packed with the fun of both traditional and horse themed camp activities including a decorating a horseshoe for good luck and practicing your horse terminology. Campers will sleep in tentalows. | $615 |
| Climb On! | 6-8 |
Enjoy camping and new heights all at once! Get a taste of camp or revisit past camp memories with all of the best traditional activities on land, in the water, and in the air. Climb up camp's 35-foot climbing wall and challenge yourself and your team to a crate stacking challenge. Cookout over a fire, try your hand at knot tying, and identify constellations in the sky. Then travel off-site to try a variety of climbs at a near by indoor climbing gym! Campers will sleep in cabins. | $565 |
| CIT - Service Hours | 10-12 | Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are role models for younger Girl Scouts who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and are interested in becoming a camp counselor. Spend a week volunteering at overnight camp and earn community service hours working with younger campers in partnership with camp staff. Practice your leadership and gain teaching experience while continuing to develop your outdoor cooking and camping skills to help you lead in future jobs and other roles you may take on in your community. High schoolers who have completed the CIT program can sign up for up to two weeks of Counselor-in-Training Volunteer Hours. A fee is charged to cover the cost of staff supervision, leadership coaching, materials, meals, and lodging. |
$200 |
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. During registration, the total price of your camp choice will be a combination of the $100 deposit PLUS the cost of the activity for the week chosen. The total price of any session, including the deposit, is shown above and in our camp brochure.
Be a part of our camp staff.
Our summer staff are recruited from around the world. They are college students, parents, teachers, and others who enjoy working with children.
Camp staff make camp an amazing experience for Girl Scouts and have the opportunity to build their resume and have fun in the sun. Staff can work from 2 weeks to 8 weeks. Training, salary and discounted camp registration for daughters is provided.
Some of the positions we have include:
Unit Leaders are responsible for everything that happens in a camp unit: camper supervision, girl planning, and program delivery. The UL supervises 3-4 Unit Assistants and as many as 32 campers. (Age 21+)
Unit Assistants are responsible for the health and welfare of the campers in their charge and for helping girls plan and carry out their own program. (Age 18+)
Do you have questions about working at camp? Please reach out to Customer Care at customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org or 888-474-9686. Ready to apply? Complete the application below.
Older Girl Leadership Opportunities at Camp
Day Camp Program Aide
Program Aides are role models for younger Girl Scouts. Deepen your understanding of what leadership and responsibility mean, in addition to enjoying all the fun at camp including late-night activities. Your Program Aide training will be completed during camp.
Camp Program Aide
Gain valuable leadership experience and have fun at this camp program that expands on your Program Aide training. Camp Program Aides assist in all areas of camp—waterfront, adventure, office, kitchen, crafts, and in units. In between, you’ll get to enjoy camp program areas as a unit.
Counselor in Training (CIT 1 & 2)
This training program provides you with skills and knowledge you'll need to become a successful staff member. In your first year, spend time brushing up on your camp skills, practicing new leadership skills, and gaining valuable experience in working with campers. The next year, either take your training further to refine your skills by observing and assisting experienced staff and immerse yourself in working with an assigned camper group or take the leap and apply as a Unit Assistant (must be 16+) to put your skills into practice.
Interested in one of these leadership programs?
Register for these programs on the Events Calendar with your favorite camp; space is limited in these programs. To complete registration for the CIT program, campers will be sent an application and reference form in April and take part in a group interview before camp begins. The application, references, and interview have no impact on the camper participating in the program and are instead used to gauge current knowledge and practice real-world skills.
Financial Assistance and Program Credits
Financial assistance (campership) is available for qualifying girls who are members of the Girl Scouts and the Green and White Mountains council. Program credits earned by girls who are members of the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains council may also be used to pay for camp. 2025 Program Credits expire March 31, 2026. 2026 Program Credits will be issued first week in May.
To apply for campership, or use your program credits, register online for the program your camper would like to attend. If you are not a Girl Scout, you will need to purchase Girl Scout membership. Under Included Items, you will see the options to apply for financial assistance, apply your 2025 program credits, or apply your 2026 program credits, toward your order. You may select any or all of these options, then proceed to checkout and pay the deposit with a credit card. You will then be contacted via email with next steps. Please reply promptly to expedite the process. Please note that selection of these options is not a guarantee that you have program credits or will be awarded financial assistance.
You may also fill out our Camp Payment Request Form to request earned program credits be applied to your camp order, or to request camp financial assistance, before or after registration.
Accommodations:
Our camp offers a variety of sleeping quarters that allow campers to be close to nature but still have some of the comforts of home. Depending on their program/session, campers may stay in small or large cabins, treehouses, tentalows, or canvas tents on platforms. All units include beds and mattresses, storage shelves, and have fire circles for campfires and s'mores. Camp counselors stay close by in tents or small cabins of their own. All units have nearby bathrooms and access to two central shower houses.
Facilities:
Camp Farnsworth is located in Thetford, VT on over 240 acres of beautiful, tranquil forest, meadows, fields and a 50-acre lake. Our property includes playing fields, lakefront, rec hall, health center, woodworking shop, pottery building, arts & crafts center, challenge course, climbing tower, a dining hall, and our pool, and bunkhouse.
Directions
Camp Farnsworth
94 Camp Farnsworth Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
See map: Google Maps
