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Summer Camp at Hidden Lake Camp
Welcome to Hidden Lake! Nestled on four hundred acres in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park, Hidden Lake Camp comprises a small private lake, streams, low mountains, woodlands, and beautiful hiking trails. The lake is an ideal setting for swimming, canoeing and stand-up paddle-boarding, and kayaking. Camp facilities include a large playfield, high and low ropes courses, platform tents and lean-to units, a modern dining hall, a health lodge, a shower house, and buildings for activities and programs.
At Hidden Lake, campers can take a swim in the private lake, try boating, compete in Gaga, and so much more!
Week 1: July 5th – 10th, 2026 
Mini Session - Together at Camp: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Adult
Two is better than one and what better way to experience camp than with your favorite grown-up? Come to camp with your adult buddy and make sure you both bring your sense of adventure! You'll get the chance to bond with your fellow campers and make memories that will last a lifetime while you enjoy fun activities at camp together. This three-day, two-night experience provides the perfect opportunity to meet new people and form lasting friendships and is a great way to get to know camp for the first time.
Hidden Lake Camp - Mini Week 1: Pond Pals
Dive into lakeside discovery as you explore the wonders of life in and around Hidden Lake! Brownies will dip nets to look for tiny lake creatures, create water-inspired crafts, and learn how plants and animals work together in this special habitat. You’ll even venture into “Badger Ocean” for hands-on water exploration and lakeside fun—plus enjoy a variety of classic camp activities like swimming, games, and arts & crafts with new friends.
Messy art, splatter painting, and clay creations galore. Get ready to make a colorful mess and let your imagination run wild! In this art-filled adventure, campers will experiment with splatter painting, clay creations, tie-dye, and other hands-on projects that celebrate creativity in all its messy glory. Between art sessions, you’ll enjoy traditional camp fun like swimming, hiking, campfire songs, and games with new friends—because sometimes the best ideas happen when you mix a little chaos with a lot of camp magic!
C.A.M.P. (Creative Adventures and Magical Possibilities): Cadette
Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our signature camp experience! Campers will have regular swim time and will work with their patrols to create a schedule that includes all their camp favorites. Activities include boating, hiking, arts & crafts, science experiments, nature study, games, tie-dye, archery, low ropes and more! It's a week packed with adventure and creativity!
Wander Women: Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador
Step into your power and explore the great outdoors! Hike all three trails at camp as you build confidence, teamwork, and outdoor skills. Along the way, enjoy trail snack making, outdoor journaling, and confidence circles—and your unit might even plan a special night under the stars away from your usual campsite!
Counselor in Training 1: Seniors & Ambassadors
Young leaders in the CIT 1 Program dive into what it means to be a counselor at Girl Scout camp. You’ll learn to engage younger campers while completing the five steps of the CIT 1 experience: live and work in a camp community; interview, observe, and assist staff; practice and lead songs and games; complete a service project with your CIT unit; and reflect on your experience. Throughout the week, you’ll build leadership skills and serve as a positive role model—while still enjoying classic camp fun like campfires, swimming, crafts, games, and those magical camp moments. CIT 1 can be completed at overnight or day camp, and participants receive the CIT 1 pin at the end of the session. Earning the CIT 1 pin also fulfills the leadership award requirement for the Gold Award.
Week 2: July 12th – 17th, 2026
Step into a sparkling world where forest magic and friendship fill the air! Campers will explore magical places, create fairy crowns or leaf tiaras, and uncover the legend of Green the Gnome, who lives in Green’s Cathedral, a hidden grove where pixies and forest creatures gather. As twilight falls, the magic continues with evening adventures, campfire stories, starlit skies, and classic camp fun.
Step into the spotlight in a week full of creativity, laughter, and adventure! Campers will explore theatre games, improv challenges, and storytelling activities while working together to create a short production to perform at the end of the week. The fun doesn’t stop there—classic camp favorites like swimming, arts & crafts, hiking, campfire songs, and games are woven into the week, giving every camper a chance to shine both on and off the stage.
Dive into a week of lakeside bliss where adventure and relaxation meet! Spend your days kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming, then unwind with watercolor painting, nature journaling, and lakeside lounging. Discover the calm and confidence that come from going with the flow—both on the lake and in life.
Glow & Flow: Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador
Step into the magic of night at camp, where glowing fun and gentle movement light up the evening! Campers will enjoy glow dance parties, nighttime games by flashlight or glow course events, and storytelling under the stars, while daytime activities include glow crafts and moments of calm to recharge and flow. Alongside all this glowing fun, campers will also experience classic camp favorites like swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, songs, and games, creating a week full of friendship, laughter, relaxation, and magical memories.
Counselor in Training 1: Seniors & Ambassadors
Young leaders in the CIT 1 Program dive into what it means to be a counselor at Girl Scout camp. You’ll learn to engage younger campers while completing the five steps of the CIT 1 experience: live and work in a camp community; interview, observe, and assist staff; practice and lead songs and games; complete a service project with your CIT unit; and reflect on your experience. Throughout the week, you’ll build leadership skills and serve as a positive role model—while still enjoying classic camp fun like campfires, swimming, crafts, games, and those magical camp moments. CIT 1 can be completed at overnight or day camp, and participants receive the CIT 1 pin at the end of the session. Earning the CIT 1 pin also fulfills the leadership award requirement for the Gold Award.
Counselor in Training 2: Ambassador
Continue your leadership journey in CIT 2, where you’ll deepen your counselor skills and take on more responsibility. CIT 2's complete five advanced steps: caring for younger campers; assisting camp staff; planning and leading activities; guiding younger campers in a service project; and, reflecting on your experience. During the two-week session, you’ll build confidence in group management, scheduling, and camper support while continuing to grow as a role model. CIT 2 spans two consecutive weeks of overnight camp (with a weekend break), and participants receive the CIT 2 pin upon completion. Earning the CIT 2 pin also fulfills the leadership award requirement for the Gold Award.
Week 3: July 19th – 24th, 2026
Dive into a week of vibrant fun where every day brings a new color theme to explore! Campers will enjoy crafts and activities inspired by the day’s color, plus games, nature exploration, and creative challenges that make each day feel magical. Alongside the colorful adventures, campers will also experience classic camp favorites like swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, songs, and group games, creating a full week of friendship, creativity, and playful energy.
C.A.M.P. (Creative Adventures and Magical Possibilities): Junior
Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our signature camp experience! Campers will have regular swim time and will work with their patrols to create a schedule that includes all their camp favorites. Activities include boating, hiking, arts & crafts, science experiments, nature study, games, tie-dye, archery, low ropes and more! It's a week packed with adventure and creativity!
Survivor: Camp Edition: Cadette
Step into a week of adventure, teamwork, and friendly competition! Campers will form teams, tackle fun camp challenges, and test their skills in exciting competitions designed to encourage problem-solving, cooperation, and creativity. Alongside the themed challenges, campers will also enjoy classic camp favorites like swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, songs, and games, making for a full week of camaraderie, confidence-building, and unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.
Above & Below: Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador
Ropes & Water: Campers will challenge themselves on high and low ropes courses, explore the lake by canoe, kayak, and paddleboard, and grow through teamwork, leadership, and fun evening campfires. A week of adventure, confidence-building, and memories that last a lifetime!
Campers in this program will head off-site for an exciting full-day adventure at the Adirondack Adventure Center, featuring a zipline challenge course and rafting experience. Transportation is provided, and campers will travel together in chartered vehicles accompanied by trained camp staff.
Counselor in Training 1: Seniors & Ambassadors
Young leaders in the CIT 1 Program dive into what it means to be a counselor at Girl Scout camp. You’ll learn to engage younger campers while completing the five steps of the CIT 1 experience: live and work in a camp community; interview, observe, and assist staff; practice and lead songs and games; complete a service project with your CIT unit; and reflect on your experience. Throughout the week, you’ll build leadership skills and serve as a positive role model—while still enjoying classic camp fun like campfires, swimming, crafts, games, and those magical camp moments. CIT 1 can be completed at overnight or day camp, and participants receive the CIT 1 pin at the end of the session. Earning the CIT 1 pin also fulfills the leadership award requirement for the Gold Award.
Counselor in Training 2: Ambassador
Continue your leadership journey in CIT 2, where you’ll deepen your counselor skills and take on more responsibility. CIT 2's complete five advanced steps: caring for younger campers; assisting camp staff; planning and leading activities; guiding younger campers in a service project; and, reflecting on your experience. During the two-week session, you’ll build confidence in group management, scheduling, and camper support while continuing to grow as a role model. CIT 2 spans two consecutive weeks of overnight camp (with a weekend break), and participants receive the CIT 2 pin upon completion. Earning the CIT 2 pin also fulfills the leadership award requirement for the Gold Award.Week 3: July 19-24, 2026
Week 4: July 26th – July 28th, 2026
Gather your troop for a 3-day, 2-night Troop Camp adventure! This flexible, troop-led experience includes support from dedicated camp staff. Each troop is assigned camp staff who will work with troop leaders to help plan activities, schedule free time, and customize the camp experience based on Girl Scout levels and interests. Troop leaders remain responsible for camper supervision throughout their stay.
Troops will stay together in assigned units, enjoy communal meals in the dining hall, cook one meal over a campfire, and join everyone for a closing-night campfire filled with songs and camp traditions. Activity options may include swimming, boating, arts & crafts, ropes course, archery, nature exploration, and more.
Troop Camp is ideal for troops new to camping or campers not yet ready to attend independently.
Join us for a memorable Troop Camp experience full of adventure, connection, and fun!
Important: All participants must be able to navigate camp terrain independently and move about camp to supervise and participate in activities.
Troops must register with sufficient number of adults to meet ratio for the number of campers registered. All adults in attendance must be registered members with current background checks. Adults do not need to have completed any camping training to attend, as activities will be led by camp staff.
