Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Summer Camp Delivers Girl-Powered Adventures

Dare to be Daring with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

I am a Leader. I am a Go-Getter. I am Creative. I am Strong. I am Bold.

My daughter and I found these inspiring words on our freshly baked, hand-delivered Lemon-Up Girl Scout cookies. These are phrases we can all get behind and remind ourselves how powerful our daughters are.

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan can play an integral role in your daughter’s life because we all want to raise our daughters to be strong, confident and courageous in today’s world.

GSHOM offers more than just delicious cookies and scouting programs; girls can join them this summer for some pretty amazing overnight and day camp adventures.

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan + Discovering Potential

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan helps build courage, confidence, and character enabling our youth to make the world a better place. Girls always come first at Girl Scouts and they always will.

It’s a place where any girl feels comfortable and welcomed and where she can explore new interests like robotics, cybersecurity, environmental stewardship, and so much more.

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts of the US has provided the tools needed to “dream big and do bigger”. There are numerous ways to participate in Girl Scouts- troop, camps, programs, travel.

Best of all, every single adventure is girl-powered and girl-led.

Bold, Fun Adventure at Girl Scout Camp

Some of my fondest memories growing up were of summer camp and I know my daughter will feel the same. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is excited to offer a variety of options for summer camp for ANY girl (Grade 1 – 12).

What are you waiting for?

80% of Girl Scouts said they have a strong sense of self and are confident in who they are and what they can do in the world. Girl Scout camp is the perfect way to get started, offering both overnight and day camp options.

Scholarships are available for all the camps but your daughter must be a registered Girl Scout to apply.

Can Anyone Attend GSHOM Camps?

Yes! Your daughter does not have to be a registered Girl Scout to attend.

Kalamazoo Day Camp

Start here if your daughter is new to the idea of camp. She will enjoy exciting themes, try new things, go on adventures with new friends and visit Camp Merrie Wood for more enrichment activities.

Kalamazoo Day Camp is for ANY girl entering grades K – 5. Themed camps run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an early drop-off option available.

To learn more, attend the Open House where you’ll see the camp, meet the director and try out some of the activities.

2023 GSHOM Kalamazoo Weekly Camps

• Science Discovery (June 19-23)
• Outdoor Adventure (June 26-30)
• Around the World (July 3, 5, 6, 7)
• All About Animals (July 10-14)
• Splish Splash Part 1 (July 17-21)
• Day Camp Take Over (July 24-28)
• Down to Earth (July 31-Aug 4)
• Splish Splash Part 2 (Aug 7-11)

Overnight Camps

All Around Camp
Is your daughter ready for a whole week of fun?

All Around Camp is designed for the first time camper or the seasoned camper. Girls entering grades 2-5 will enjoy a six-day session to learn new skills, try new things and make new friends. Boating, rock climbing, target sport and outdoor cooking await!

All Around Camp Mini
A shorter camp might be a better fit for your daughter and your summer calendar.

First-time campers will enjoy the All Around Camp Mini. For three days, girls will get a taste of everything camp has to offer like swimming, boating and arts & crafts. This camp is for girls entering grades 1-5.

Both All Around Camps are offered at Camp Linden in Linden and Camp Merrie Wood in Plainwell.

Summer Overnight Camps leave your daughter with new friends, resilience, decision-making skills, courage and an appreciation for nature.

About Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Girl Scouts have been active in Kalamazoo since 1918. That is over 100 years of helping girls find fun and adventure in the heart of Michigan.

GSHOM was formed in 2008 when five Girl Scout Councils combined across mid-Michigan. Today, over 24,000 girls are served by 6.000 volunteers in 34 counties.

Being a Girl Scout is all about trying new things while being supported by a community.

Girl Scouts are committed to friendship, adventure, service and leadership so you’ll see your daughter gain confidence to be herself. What more could we want for our girls?