Summer Day Camp 2019

Enjoy all the fun of camp without spending the night. Girls get a taste of camp, make new friends and learn new skills. Check out the variety of locations and specialized themes developed and delivered by our regional volunteers. Information in the process of being updated.

Camp Camellia, serving girls in Slidell and Pearl River
Camp Loblolly, serving girls in Covington, Folsom, & Abita Springs: Camp Loblolly "Once Upon a Day Camp”

Click here for Camp Brochure!

When: Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Camp Covington
Ages: Girls entering grades 1-8. Girls will be placed in units with girls of comparable age. Girls entering 7^th and 8^th grade will have the opportunity to earn an L.I.A. (Leadership in Action) badge.
Program Aides: Girls entering 9th grade through 12th grade. Girls must have completed a separate Program Aide training through Girl Scouts Louisiana East. This is a wonderful opportunity for these girls to develop their leadership skills while participating in tons of fun activities. A short Program Aide meeting will be held on Saturday, June 15. The overnight experience will be held on Thursday, June 20. Since there is limited space for this program, interested girls must complete an application. Girls will be notified if selected to participate as a Program Aide. Email Debbie Mela

Camp Fees if registered by May 5:
Girls entering 1st – 8th grade - $75
Program Aides – entering 9th – 12th grade - $30
Girls entering 1st – 8th grade of full-time camp volunteers - $40

Fees are payable upon registration. GSLE Cookie Dough may be used for camp fees. Checks payable to Day Camp Loblolly. No refunds. Price includes a camp t-shirt, camp patch, badge, all program fees, and snack each day. Lunch is not provided. Please send a bag lunch and water bottle every day.

“Before Care” will be offered from 7:30 – 8:45. The cost is an additional $25 for the week. You must include the “Before Care” fee with your registration form. Cost includes continental breakfast each morning.

Registration Instructions: Registration Form must be completed and mailed with camp fees to: Debbie Melancon, Attention: Camp Loblolly, 522 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Contact: Camp Director Debbie Melancon at 985-893-2133 or Assistant Camp Director Gretchen Michel at 985-264-8943
Days of Discovery, serving girls in Lafourche Parish: Days of Discovery – Lafourche

When: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Thibodaux — Serving girls in Lafourche Parish
Ages: All girls completing grades K – 7; Girls will participate individually, not as a troop. Bring a friend! Girls who are not registered Girl Scouts must register at the time of Day Camp Registration.
Fee: $60 Registered Girl Scouts—includes camp T-shirt.
$85 Non-Registered Girl Scouts (includes $25 Girl Scout membership fee) Does not guarantee placement in a troop. Girls must re-register in the fall.
$95 Girls who have never been Girl Scouts before, registering May 1 or after, may select a $35 Girl Scout extended membership fee option, which covers membership through 9/30/20. Does not guarantee troop placement.
$25 Program Aides– 8th –12th graders who choose to work camp. Prior completion of Program Aide course encouraged. Additional $25 if not registered Girl Scout member.

Fees include a camp T-shirt which should be worn each day. Additional shirts may be purchased. $10 for youth sizes or adult S-XL. $12 for XXL or XXXL. Girls may use 2019 Cookie Dough for all or part of the fee. The certificate must be provided in order to process the request.

Registration: Click here for more information about Days of Discovery. Please mail in completed registration form, and National Park Service Release form prior to June 21 deadline.

Contact: To volunteer or for more information contact Linda at 985-449-9814 or email lindableray@gmail.com
Sew Easy, Sew Fun Day Camp: Sew Easy, Sew Fun

Join us for Sew Easy, Sew Fun Day Camp as girls learn to use a sewing machine and make several take-home projects. Each girl will have the opportunity to make pillowcases, tote bags, drawstring bags and several other simple projects. In fact, you’ll go home each day with a completed piece! There will also be a service component completed during day camp. Space is limited to 20 participants so grab a friend and register today!

Event Code SESF01; Week 1 - Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2019

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Event Code SESF02: Week 2 –Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 2019

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day
Location: Baton Rouge Regional Office, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Ages: Girls entering grades 4-8
Fee: $50 – Currently registered Girl Scouts
Not a Girl Scout – no problem. Fee is $75 - includes $25 Girl Scout Membership, good through Sept. 30, 2019. Registration does not guarantee troop placement for school year.)
Registration deadline: June 25, 2019
Capacity: Maximum 20 participants per week
Registration Instructions: Register online for week 1 through eBiz by clicking here. Register online for week 2 through eBiz by clicking here.
Staff Contact: Becca Wagner at rwagner@gsle.org
Camp Down in Da Parish, serving girls in St. Bernard Parish: This year's theme is STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), with activities such as games, water fun, theme-related fun, arts & crafts and more. There's a day camp for girls, grades K-8, and an overnight camp option for girls, grades 4-12. Pee-wee unit for children of volunteer camp staff under 4 is available. Before and after care option is available as well. Go here for flyer.

Day Camp: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Chalmette
Ages: Girls currently in grades K-12 (day camp)
Registration Fee (May 2 – June 5): $65 per registered Girl Scout and includes camp T-shirt. Non-registered Girl Scouts pay an additional $25 membership fee good through 9/30/19. $50 for daughters of Camp staff. Go here for registration form, health history, sign in/out forms
Late Registration Fee (June 6-15): $85 per registered Girl Scout.
Daily lunch fee: $5

Overnight Camp: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 2019
Time: Monday 9 a.m. – Friday 5 p.m.
Ages: Girls in current grades 4-12 (overnight camp).
Registration Fee (May 2 – June 5): $165 per registered Girl Scout. Non-registered Girl Scouts pay an additional $25 membership fee good through 9/30/19. $150 for daughters of Camp staff. Fee includes lodging, crafts and all meals during the week. Click here for registration form, health history, and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
Late Registration Fee (June 5-15): $185 per registered Girl Scout.

Registration: All fees must be paid at time of registration. NO refunds.
Contact: Camp Director Tanya Palazzalo 504-343-2934 or campdownindaparish@yahoo.com for more information, register, or volunteer.
Geek Squad Academy Summer Camp at Delgado: Geek Squad Academy (and more) Summer Day Camp presented by GIrl Scouts Louisiana East

For girls, ages 9 - 14

Spend two days in interactive workshops with the Delgado College of Automotive, Biotechnology, Sciences, LSU Health Dept. of Orthopedics, Tulane University School of Medicine, NOLA Code, Challenge Island and more.

Then we will join the Geek Squad Academy for two days of programming, web design, digital music and more! Friday will be spent in City Park enjoying activities in the Botanical Gardens, Sculpture Gardens, and New Orleans Museum of Art.

Older girl counselor positions and adult leaders needed to help facilitate.

Where: Delgado Community College, New Orleans
When: July 8 - 12, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $125 per Girl Scouts. New girls not currently in Girl Scouts may attend for $160 which includes an extended Girl Scout membership fee of $35, good through September 30, 2020.
Registration Instructions: Submit the completed registration form and payment by June 25.
Staff Contact: Kevin Shipp at kshipp@gsle.org or 504-355-5888 for more details.