A Little Bit About Us...

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​What began as a retreat for Maine Girl Scout leaders nearly 40 years ago, expanded further into New England and has now evolved into an adventure open to all women, 18 years of age and older.

In 1996 our Board of Advisers was formed and at that point, Women's Camp officially came into its own. Today, women from all over New England and beyond, including those who have never been in Girl Scouts, enjoy the Women's Camp experience.
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The Board of Advisers, women from all walks of life each having their own set of unique experiences and talents, share the responsibility of organizing events, planning activities and managing the finances.

Women’s Camp is financially independent of any organization and is not a branch of the Girl Scouts. We do however host most of our events at Girl Scout properties.

Catch us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenscamp


​​Camperships

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From time to time, we may all come to a point when we just need a little help. The Eunice Anderson/Shirley Murray Campership Fund was put in place to provide funding for any woman in need of financial assistance to attend camp. A campership will provide either partial or complete assistance depending on an individual's ability to pay.

Funding for the Eunice Anderson/Shirley Murray Campership Fund comes from the proceeds of live and 'silent' auctions held at camp sessions. Auction Items are donated by campers for the sole purpose of keeping the campership fund healthy and available to anyone in need.

If you need assistance or know of a woman in need of campership assistance, please click here to view and print the application. Please forward it to the address at the bottom of the form. All inquires and applications are kept confidential.

​For any questions about the a campership, or if you seek to make a donation to the Campership Fund, please use the contact form on our homepage and we will be in touch. Thank you so much.


​Benefit Auction

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As noted, the  Campership Fund provides financial assistance to women who wish to attend Women's Camp but who cannot afford the entire fee.

To raise funds for the  Fund each Women's Camp session will have a live and 'silent' auction.

​Campers donate all auction items. Participation is voluntary and no donation is too big or too small. The auctions are fun and a great opportunity to clean out that closet or basement.

TIP: Handmade items and delicious homemade foods are greatly appreciated and always top sellers at the auctions!


​Camp Kapers

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We have no maids, housekeepers or custodians at camp. This allows us to keep camp fees affordable. It is up to all campers to pitch in and help. Campers sign-up to complete specific tasks or "kapers". Kapers  include sweeping, setting tables, kitchen help, cleaning bathrooms, putting up the flag, collecting firewood or tending to the cam fire etc.
​It is our hope that jobs done by a lot of people are done more quickly!


​W​e Always Try to Give a Little Back

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At some events there are volunteer opportunities to leave the camp a little better than we find it. It could be washing windows, planting shrubs and trees, cleaning out the fire place, painting or fixing whatever needs repair. There is no obligation to participate. Any amount of help is greatly appreciated.


​Dietary and Other Special Needs

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If you have a dietary, health, or physical  need please fill out the contact form on our homepage or send the information with your registration form. You must give us a heads-up in a timely fashion, to try and meet your needs. We will do whatever we can to accommodate you but it is not possible if you wait till your arrival to inform us of special needs. Most of the camps we use are handicapped accessible. On occasion, we do encounter limited access facilities. We do try with a little creativity and a can-do spirit to overcome most obstacles.

​Girl Scout Adult Membership ($25/yr)

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Women's Camp participants are requested to have a membership with the Girl Scouts of the USA. Girl Scout annual membership is $25 per year and runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.  We ask campers to do this because Women's Camp kindly gets a discount on campsite rentals, from the various Girl Scout Councils in New England, because we are an organization made-up of adult and lifetime girl scouts. Therefore we ask ALL campers to register as an Adult Girl Scout.

If you are not currently a registered Girl Scout, please register before attending a women's camp session. Here is the link for your convenience: https://mygs.girlscouts.org/​ We ask you to confirm  your Girl Scout council on our registration form. Thank you!
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​Guests

Guests are welcome at Women's Camp as long as they are female,18 or older, and arrangements have been made in advance. A payment of $20 per meal and activities is required of day guests. So, if a guest stays for two meals the price would be $40 and for three meals the price is $60. Overnight stays require full registration.​


​Alcohol / Smoking / Pet Policies

Smoking, Alcohol and Pets (no matter how well behaved) are not permitted on any Girl Scout property and we must abide by their policies. There is an exception for certified service animals only. For insurance purposes you must provide proof of certification and vaccination records to bring your service animal to camp. Advance notification is required. You are solely responsible for the care and feeding of your service animal. Service animals are not covered by the Girl Scout insurance policy.
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Camp Sessions

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Camp sessions are held four  times per year. 
  • Winter Getaway
  • Spring Fling
  • Summer Camp
  • ​Fall Weekend