Get outdoors with Girl Scouts! Whether you explore in your backyard or on one of Girl Scouts of Northern Californias beautiful properties, outdoor experiences give girls the opportunity to unplug, learn new skills, discover their sense of self, and test new-found independence in a safe, girl-led environment.With camp experiences packed full of Girl Scout fun and exciting activities from art and music to high adventure and STEM, theres something waiting for every girl! Whether a girl is a first-time or experienced camper, Girl Scouts of Northern California: Camp Rocks! has a summer camp program thats right for her. Different types of camps and programs are available during the summer. The council run camp programs include Day Camp- Camp Metro in San Jose, Resident Camps- Bothin near Marin, Deer Lake near Tahoe, Skylark Ranch near Santa Cruz, and Sugar Pine near Arnold. COUNCIL RUN RESIDENT CAMP The next level in summer adventures for girls. The overnight experience away from home offers extended program opportunities, lasting friendships and enhances independent living skills. From the high Sierra Mountains to the Pacific Coast,theres a resident camp program waiting for you! BOTHIN- Hidden in the hills of Marin County, and one hour north of San Francisco, Bothin features dormitory style living and a speciality focus including programs in The Bothin Theater Company, gardening at the BOG (Bothin Organic Garden), exploring the best of the bay, as well as traditional favorites! Bothin features a static and dynamic ropes course that all campers (4th grade and up) enjoy during the summer, and other groups may rent during the school year. This property is available for rent during the school year. DEER LAKE- Near North Lake Tahoe, at an elevation of 6,800 feet and in between two beautiful lakes, Deer Lake resident camp features high adventure mountain programs from windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, boating and wilderness survival to rock climbing. Explore the waterfront, climbing tower (4th grade and up) and amazing sites. Deer Lake features Adventure By Choice (ABC), allowing girls to pick their activities they are most interested in. SKYLARK RANCH- Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, one hour south of San Francisco, Skylark Ranch resident camp features ocean beach exploration, an equestrian program (English, Western & Vaulting), fine arts, wilderness skills and high adventure. Climb the live tree high ropes course (4th grade and up) or the low ropes challenge course at camp during the summer, or rent the course during the school year. This property is available for rent during the school year. SUGAR PINE- An enchanting forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sugar Pine features a western horseback riding program, an adventure tower (4th grade and up), aquatics, and outdoor living skills. Every camper gets to ride at least once while at camp, and everyone will love the blanket of stars while the campfire glows.