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Enjoy overnight camp at Camp Alice Chester in East Troy!
Going to camp is one of the best parts of being a Girl Scout! You might not remember exactly how camp helped you become more responsible or independent, or how it made you love nature even more—but it did! At overnight camp, you’ll spend two+ nights exploring your interests, trying new things, and having fun in a supportive, all-girl environment.
Outdoor Living
Camp units are a group of tents, cabins, or a troop house where you will live and sleep. Camp living areas are not air conditioned and most sleeping areas do not have electricity. Units normally have 12-24 campers and two to four counselors. Cabins and tents hold four to six campers each.
New Friends
Fun! Giggles! Friends! Above all, our goal for you is to have a terrific time. You will meet new people, try different activities, and have fun playing and learning outdoors. There will be campers from different backgrounds and cultures at camp,—we learn from one another and treat everyone with respect and understanding.
Good Food
Our camp cooks prepare three delicious meals and there are snacks available each day to fuel your adventures. For one to two meals, you and your group will cook over the campfire! In addition to each meal, you can enjoy a salad bar and bread, as well as sun butter (nut free) and jelly for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, there is always cereal, bread, sun butter, and jelly to eat if you do not feel like eating the breakfast provided. We also accomodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, lactose-free, and other food allergies/sensitivies.
Growing Your Independence
Being away from home during the day and at night helps build confidence and independence. Doing kapers, trying different activities, learning new skills, and being part of a team will also challenge you and help you grow. But, missing home is normal. Camp is a marvelous place to learn that while you may miss your family, you can still try new activities, make new friends, and have fun! And if you get a little homesick, camp staff is there to support you.
A Typical Day at Resident Camp
7:00 a.m. Early rise fun (optional)
8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Opening Flag Ceremony
9:00 a.m. Camp kapers
9:30 a.m. Activity time
12:30 p.m. Lunch and me-time
2:30 p.m. Activity time
5:30 p.m. Singing Steps, Closing Flag Ceremony, and dinner
7:00 p.m. Evening activities
9:00 p.m. Day is done
9:30 p.m. Lights out
Camp Staff
At least two counselors will be with you throughout your entire overnight camp experience. They are adults who have finished high school and most of them are in college. You will also meet lifeguards, specialists, health supervisors, and activity directors will help you and your counselors all day. You’ll be cheered on by talented, experienced, and caring adults who serve as role models and caretakers. Supporting you to be your best, camp staff have a genuine desire to work with Girl Scouts and are trained in areas such as: first aid and CPR, emergency procedures, child development, working through homesickness, team building, and more.
