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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  • Camper information guides include the packing list and other important information. They are emailed out to all campers and can also be viewed below:

    Trefoil Overnight Camp Guide

  • No! Our overnight camps are open to all girls, and we encourage campers to bring a friend, Girl Scout or not! If your camper would like to become a registered Girl Scout before camp, simply register here! Non-members have a $25 fee added during the camp registration process.

  • Activities at Trefoil include swimming, boating, archery, sling shots, tomahawk throwing, high and low ropes course, gaga ball, basketball, volleyball, tetherball, crafts, games, a water trampoline, a floating inflatable rock wall (“The Iceberg”), campfires, outdoor cooking, and more! Some activities are age restricted.

  • Full-week sessions are $525.

    Leadership programming (CIT I and CIT II) are free.

    A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.

  • No, camp registration is based on the grade that your camper is entering for the 2025-26 school year. Girl Scout levels are as follows:

    Daisy: Grades K-1

    Brownie: Grades 2-3

    Junior: Grades 4-5

    Cadette: Grades 6-8

    Senior: Grades 9-10

    Ambassador: Grades 11-12

  • Campers will stay in a cabin unit or yurt with other campers their age. Cabin units consist of multiple 4-person platform cabins. These cabins have wood sides, a roof, and canvas front and backs.

  • Some of our favorite traditions include opening and closing campfires, our wishboat ceremony, and Thanksgiving dinner every Thursday! We love introducing fun new activities each year, while continuing our longstanding traditions.

  • Campers typically spend the morning participating in activities with their unit. After lunch, we break for rest hour when campers can take a nap, write a letter home, or quietly hang out with their cabinmates. In the afternoon, campers get to choose which activities they participate in during Open Programming. After dinner, the whole camp gets together for an All Camp activity. After All Camp we begin to settle down for the night so we can do it all again the next day!

  • We have our own small, private lake called Snyder Lake! Since we have it all to ourselves it is perfect for swimming and boating for beginners and experts. The swimming area is divided into multiple sections. Campers will undergo a swimming assessment to determine their swimming ability, which will determine which sections they can go in. We also have a water trampoline and inflatable rockwall for extra fun in the water. We have canoes, rowboats, kayaks, funyaks, and corcls for campers to use.

  • Our Low Ropes Course is open to all ages. It has a series of ground elements to be used to help campers develop teamwork and communication skills. Our High Ropes Course has 11 elements, including a zip line! The elements are divided into areas based on difficulty. The Flying Squirrel element is open to all ages and abilities. The beginner and intermediate sections of the course and the zip line are for grades 4 and up. The advanced section is for grades 6 and up. We emphasize that our courses are “challenge by choice”. Campers are encouraged to set goals for themselves, and then challenge themselves to meet those goals. Whether their goal is to be the best cheerleader from the ground, to climb to the top of the ladder, or to conquer the whole element, we will cheer them on no matter what. The High Ropes Course is a great way to build courage, confidence, and character at camp!

  • Each week we will have a maximum of approximately 60 campers. This allows us to maintain the close-knit camp community that we love at Trefoil. If your camper knows someone from another age group at camp, they will have plenty of opportunities to see each other: at meals, All Camp, and during Open Programming.

  • Overnight camp is just for kids! Staying away from home is a great opportunity for your camper to build confidence and independence. If you would like to attend camp with your child, please see our Family Camp offerings.

  • After registering for camp you will receive an email inviting you to create an account with CampDoc. You will submit all health paperwork and complete all camper forms in your CampDoc account.

    The below forms must be filled out by a physician:
    Physical Form
    Permission to Dispense Medication Form

  • Yes, we honor 1 buddy request per camper. In your CampDoc account there will be a place to request a buddy. Please ensure both campers request each other. Buddies must be registered for the same program and be in the same age group. Not coming to camp with a buddy? No worries! Camp is a place to make new friends.

  • Absolutely! Overnight camp is only for girls (no adults), but troop members can choose to attend the same week. Interested in a troop camping experience for the whole troop including leaders? Check out Troop Core!

  • Yes, financial assistance is available for registered Girl Scouts. We want every Girl Scout to be able to experience camp regardless of their financial situation. Please register for camp first to hold your spot, and then submit this aid request form online.

  • Reach out to us here or at info@gsnypenn.org.

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Camp Trefoil

168 Rose Rd. Harrisville, NY 13648