Summer Camp

Summer camp registration is now open!

Want a quick overview of all sessions? View the 2026 Camp Brochure and click the session's date to visit The Hub for more details!

Parents – our goal is for girls to develop the courage to try new things, the confidence to be herself, and the character to make the world a better place. When she comes home from camp, your girl may show this by demonstrating more independence, showing higher self-esteem, and displaying new skills learned at camp.

Through a variety of offerings such as overnight camps, day camps, adult & me camps, and troop camp, girls can have experience the outdoors at one of our two fabulous camp locations!

All camp sessions are listed on The Hub and you can find the perfect session for your Girl Scout by using the filtering options on the right side of your screen. You can filter by session type (day camp or overnight camp), grade level (the grade your Girl Scout will be entering in Fall 2026), and camp location (Camp Sacajawea or Camp Tanglefoot).

Remember, you only need to pay the $50 deposit for overnight camps or $25 deposit for day camps to save your spot and then you can pay the rest later!

Camp Guides help you plan appropriately for your Girl Scout's time at camp. These packets contain updated information, so please make sure to review them thoroughly, complete forms for you and your camper online, and review the packing list prior to your session.

Camp Registration

All 2026 camp sessions are listed on The Hub. Registration opens January 14, 2026 at noon!

Work at Camp!

Interested in making a lasting difference by working at camp this summer?

Camp Brochure 2026

Check out the full summer camp schedule for 2026. Click directly on the session's date and it'll take you to The Hub for more details!

Frequently Asked Questions

You have questions and we have answers. Please see below for some of the questions you might have about summer camp!

Camp Payments

I missed the balance payment, and their session is today/tomorrow. The office is not open, what do I do? toggle arrow

We will not turn a camper away. Please go ahead and bring your camper to their camp session. Contact the GSGI office during the next business day to pay the remaining balance.

How do I pay for camp with Program Credits (Cookie Dough, Munch Money, and/or Juliette Program Credits)? toggle arrow

You use Program Credits like a gift card. Enter the numbers (before the dash) like you would a gift card number. Be sure to enter the exact amount you want to pay (for example, if you have $87 in Cookie Dough, enter $87 or the system will think you are trying to pay it all). If you have trouble, it could be too close to camp time for the system to take partial payments. Stop into one of our shops or call 800-342-8389 for help.

How do I check my camp balance or make a payment? toggle arrow

Click here to log in, or copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://girlscoutsiowa.doubleknot.com/signon/3350
Log in or obtain your user ID and password by selecting the Forgot Password? link. Follow the prompts to obtain the password and log in to Doubleknot.
Click on the desired action button to make a payment or check your balance. Payments can be made online using program credits (use the gift card option), credit card, or electronic check.

Do I have to pay the full amount to register for camp? toggle arrow

You pay only the $50 deposit for overnight camps and $25 for day camps initially, then pay the rest before your Girl Scout goes to camp. Camp also makes a great Cookie Program goal! Your Girl Scout can earn program credits (like Cookie Dough!) to help offset the cost of camp.

What is the refund policy for camp? toggle arrow

You can find the most updated Camp Refund Policy on our Refund/Return Policies page.

CampDoc

I need to make changes to my CampDoc. Can I get the link? toggle arrow

https://app.campdoc.com/

We suggest completing and/or updating your forms at least 2 weeks before your camp session. Log in to CampDoc and make the necessary changes. If you need to make changes at the last minute, email info@gsiowa.org and we will help you update your account.

I need to update my camper’s authorized pick-up person. toggle arrow

Login to CampDoc
At the upper left under your camper’s name, click on Health Profile
To the right, there is a bulleted list, click on Authorized Pick-Ups
Input the updated information and click Next Step. The information should be saved.

My camper has a buddy they want to bunk/room with. How do I let camp know? toggle arrow

You can request to bunk with one buddy; requests are placed at the time you fill out camp forms in CampDoc. Buddies must be mutually requested by both campers for the request to be honored. Buddies will be placed in the same tent or cabin. Some programs are placed in a large building with bunk beds, so buddies will be placed nearby. We cannot guarantee multiple buddy requests, but if the campers are signed up for the same program, they will be bunking nearby and attending activities together.

If you need to make edits to your camper’s buddy, please make that update in CampDoc:

Login to CampDoc
At the upper left under your camper’s name, click on General Information
Scroll down to the question that asks: Is your camper coming with a buddy to camp?
Click “Yes”, then enter the buddy’s name and session name.
If there are more than one camper buddy, you can list additional below.

General

Does my girl have to be a Girl Scout member to go to camp? toggle arrow

Any girl attending Girl Scout camp must be a registered Girl Scout member. Though we love it when our campers are involved in more of the Girl Scout program than just camp, there is no obligation to participate in any other way (i.e. join a Troop).

Registering for a membership is easy!

What if my Girl Scout has special health needs? toggle arrow

If your camper has special health needs that may require extra attention or care while at camp, please contact us at info@gsiowa.org to talk about your camper’s particular needs. Both camps have health centers that are stocked with standard first aid supplies, and all camp staff are trained in first aid and CPR. Camp staff with advanced medical qualifications may change year to year.

What are Trading Post Credits? How do I purchase them for my camper to use at camp? toggle arrow

The Trading Post is the camp shop that is open on check-in and check-out days, as well as one day during the week for campers to shop. She can shop for items like t-shirts and other camp apparel, water bottles, stuffed animals, additional daily snacks, and other fun camp necessities. Once camp is over, your camper can donate any remaining balance to help support GSGI camps, or save the credits for next summer!

Trading Post Credits are pre-purchased dollar amounts for your camper to use at camp, and can be purchased online after January 14 until June 1, 2026 or at check-in at camp. Cash, credit card, and cookie dough are accepted in-person.

Trading Post Credits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and can only be used at the Trading Post locations at Camp Sacajawea and Camp Tanglefoot.

I am trying to prepare for my Girl Scout to attend camp. Is there information to help me get started? toggle arrow

The 2025 Camp Guides will help you plan appropriately for your Girl Scout's time at camp. These packets contain updated information, so please make sure to review them thoroughly, complete forms for you and your camper online, and review the packing list prior to your session.

You can view the Camp Code of Conduct for more detailed behavior expectations.

How do I communicate with my camper while they are at camp? toggle arrow

Camper Mail: You can drop pre-written letters off on check-in day to be delivered to your camper while they are at camp. Please mark envelopes clearly with your camper’s name, session title, and which day you would like the letter delivered. Mail is delivered once a day

Email Your Camper with CampGrams: You can send one-way parent emails with CampGrams. CampGrams cost $0.50 to send through CampDoc and will be delivered once a day with the incoming mail. Campers do not have the opportunity to return an email.

This link should take you back to CampDoc:
At the upper left under your camper’s name, click on CampGrams
Follow those instructions to schedule your messages

Stationery: Send stationery with your camper so they can send letters home. Please provide pre-addressed, stamped envelopes for your camper.

For Emergencies: You can contact the camp office

Camp Sacajawea: 515-729-1843
Camp Tanglefoot: 641-357-2481

Please do not send your camper with a cell phone or any device linked to a cellular network.

What should I pack for my camper? toggle arrow

The items your camper needs may vary based on the type of camp they are attending (for example: an overnight vs a day camp). Packing Lists can be found in each Camp Guide based on the type of camp the camper will be attending.

Where will my camper be staying while they are at camp? toggle arrow

Not Mom & Me

Camp programs are pre-assigned to these living areas a few days before the session begins and campers will be notified via email, unless noted in the session description.

Tanglefoot: Campers live in small cabins and traditional platform tents during their stay at camp and spend most of their time outdoors. Our two year-round lodges provide indoor programming space, and a third lodge is where campers eat meals.

Sacajawea: Camp Sacajawea has a variety of sleeping units. Most campers stay in a lodge or small cabin, while others stay in traditional platform tents.

Mom & Me

Tanglefoot: You have the option of selecting tents or indoor accommodations. Our cabin housing is in small, rustic cabins that are not air conditioned. Some cabins have electricity and a ceiling fan, but not all do. Tent housing is in open-air platform tents, which hold 4 camp cots. Please plan to share your cabin or tent with another mother/daughter pair.

Sacajawea: You have the option of selecting which accommodation you would like to sleep in. Indoor housing is either in lodge style buildings with large bunk rooms, or smaller cabins. Not all cabins have air conditioning, but all have electricity. Tent housing is in open-air platform tents that hold 4 camp cots. Please plan to share your cabin or tent with another mother/daughter pair. A brief description of each unit is in the description for each Mom & Me session.

Will I see photos of my camper while they are at camp? toggle arrow

Although camp does take photos throughout the summer, it is our policy not to post pictures of campers currently at camp on social media. We cannot guarantee that camp will post photos of your camper at camp. We recommend sending a disposable camera to camp with your camper.

What does it mean that my camper is on a waitlist? toggle arrow

Girls who register for a camp session after it fills will be placed on a waitlist and will not be asked for payment. If a spot in a camp session opens up, a parent will receive an email asking the parent to pay the deposit for the camp session. Girls move off of the waitlist one at a time in the order they registered. Waitlists have a limit of 10 campers.

When will I know if my Girl Scout has been moved off the waitlist? toggle arrow

Unfortunately, we cannot estimate when or if your Girl Scout will move off the waitlist. Whether a Girl Scout is moved off the waitlist is entirely dependent upon another attendee cancelling their registration. If your Girl Scout is moved off the waitlist, you will receive an email notification as well as a phone call from Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

Please remember that any required payment (deposit or full balance) is required within 3 business days of your Girl Scout being moved off the waitlist for the session. Non-payment will result in the registration being canceled, and the spot being offered to the next individual on the waitlist.

What grade level sessions should I be looking at for my camper? toggle arrow

Session programming and groups are based on the listed grade levels. Girls should register for a session for the grade they will be going into next fall. For example, if a girl is in grade 3 currently, she should look at sessions listed for grade 4 girls.

Safety

What happens in an emergency at camp? toggle arrow

We know you’re trusting us with the health and safety of your Girl Scout when you drop them off at camp. Our staff is trained extensively in emergency procedures and camper health and safety. In the case of any emergency, our onsite staff focuses on the immediate health and safety needs of our campers. While each situation is unique, we have comprehensive emergency plans our teams are trained to follow. Our onsite staff is supplemented with external support when appropriate.

What does camp do in the case of severe weather? toggle arrow

We closely monitor the weather and suspend any activities if the weather causes safety concerns for our campers and staff. All camps have inclement weather procedures, including storm shelters, and staff are trained in how to handle weather emergencies. We notify families via email if our plans have changed due to severe weather conditions.

How are parents notified in the case of an emergency? toggle arrow

We have a comprehensive communication plan as part of our emergency procedures. Most often, our communication will be via email, so parents should ensure they have provided us with an email during the registration process that is one they actively use. In some cases, phone calls may occur based on what the scenario is.