Camp Trefoil

Harrisville, NY

Est. 1949

Located on the edge of the Adirondacks, Trefoil offers our only high and low ropes course and water trampoline on our private, serene lake! This intimate, outdoorsy setting provides adventure, new friends and lasting memories. Campers this summer can earn badges, learn more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, explore sustainability and homesteading, and interact with and care for a variety of farm animals and our extensive garden.

Free Being Me

July 6-11

Entering Grades 2-12

Do you know what WAGGGS means? Did you know that more than 10 million Girl Scouts around the world are all connected by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)? Each day, you’ll learn about one of the five WAGGGS World Centers and earn an international badge that Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across all five WAGGGS regions can also earn. Join the fun as you grow your confidence by participating in classic camp activities while also earning your Free Being Me badge focused on body confidence.

Learn more about Free Being Me Action on Body Confidence at free-being-me.com.

Trefoil Trek & Treasure

July 13-18

Entering Grades 2-12

Have you ever watched the sunset turn the sky completely red? Have you slept beneath the moon and stars with a pine bough for your bed? Girl Scouts will set out on the loose to discover the true treasure of the outdoors while learning how to take care of themselves and one another on overnight camping trips. As a group, we will pack, plan, and trek to new heights; build everlasting friendships; and expand our camping skills.

  • Brownies & Juniors: Trek to the far side of camp on bikes for an overnight trip, Brownies will earn their Hiker badge, Juniors will earn their Eco Camper badge

  • Cadettes & Seniors: Trek across the pond by boat for an overnight trip, Cadettes will earn their Primitive Camper badge, Seniors will earn their Paddling badge

  • CITs & Ambassadors: Trek off-camp for a multiday backpacking trip, brainstorm your Free Being Me Action on Body Confidence project and special CIT II shirt designs, Ambassadors will earn their Survival Camper badge (Learn more about Free Being Me Action on Body Confidence at free-being-me.com)

Arts & Adventure

July 20-25

Entering Grades 2-12

Develop your body confidence high and wide! Progress your team skills through the low and high ropes courses at camp while channeling that courage into the stage. Campers will participate in a theatrical performance of their choice whether it be song, dance, poetry, stage crew or more! Girl Scouts will create art to display inside of a camper-designed art gallery exhibition for families to enjoy on Friday.

Brownies will earn Outdoor Art Creator, Juniors will earn Outdoor Art Explorer, Cadettes will earn Outdoor Art Apprentice, Seniors will earn Outdoor Art Expert and Ambassadors will earn Outdoor Art Master.

Girl Scouts Golden Eaglets

July 27-August 1

Entering Grades 2-12

You’ve heard of the Girl Scout Gold Award, but have you heard of the Golden Eaglet? This is the original highest award a Girl Scout could earn! To achieve this highest award, Girl Scouts met several criteria. Participate in some of our Movement’s oldest traditions—songs, skits, cooking around the campfire, swimming, boating, hiking, biking, archery, ropes and more! Learn Girl Scout history and how to earn our current highest awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) from current awardees! Take part in an investiture or rededication ceremony and a special bridging at camp to celebrate another year in Girl Scouting.

Brownies will earn Brownie GS Way, Juniors will earn Junior GS Way, Cadettes will earn Cadette GS Way, Seniors will earn Senior GS Way and Ambassadors will earn Ambassador GS Way.

Counselors-In-Training (CIT) I

July 6-18 (stay on-site over the weekend)

Entering Grades 10-12

In this two-week first level of CIT training, Girl Scouts entering grades 10-12 establish the leadership and outdoor skills needed to be a camp counselor. CITs will work with others to analyze what makes a good leader and participate in fun and challenging group games. They will also learn about different leadership styles and then identify which traits can help them develop into a great leader. Participants will have opportunities to practice leading activities with younger campers and shadowing staff members while participating in classic camp programming.

Counselors-In-Training (CIT) II

July 6 - August 1 (Campers will go home from July 18-20)

Entering Grades 11-12, who have completed CIT I

CIT II is the second level of CIT training for Girl Scouts in grades 11-12 or their freshman year of college who have completed CIT I. CIT II focuses on further honing the skills needed to work with youth at camp. CIT IIs will learn behaviors to expect from campers, how to manage them and how to work as a team with all staff. In addition to building their skills working with campers, they will learn more about the general operations of camp—from creating programming to managing food services. This program is an excellent opportunity to deepen leadership skills while having fun at camp!

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Camp Trefoil

168 Rose Rd. Harrisville, NY 13648