Leadership Programs
Leadership Camp Program Sessions
Girl Scouts is the premiere leadership organization for girls, and camp provides unlimited options to be a role model for younger girls and hone leadership skills. Start your path to becoming a leader at camp, at school, and beyond!
Leader in Training (LIT)
Tent Accommodations
Camp Linden & Camp Merrie Woode
4 Days | $430 6 Days | $550
Entering Grades 8 - 10
Ready to start learning leadership skills and working with younger campers? This program is perfect for older campers who are ready to transition from camper to Counselor in Training. You’ll learn how to facilitate songs and games, plan and lead art activities, and help support younger campers during their time at camp. You’ll even get to help plan an activity! Campers will still participate in at least one camper choice activity per day.
Campers in this program will complete all requirements of Program Aide Training and receive their Program Aide pin.
Tent Accommodations
Camp Linden
13 Days | $765
Entering Grades 10 - 12
The Counselor in Training (CIT) program provides a handson experience that puts you on the path to becoming a Camp Counselor. In this two-week program, you’ll be trained by seasoned camp staff and learn about leadership techniques and styles, group dynamics, outdoor skills, age characteristics, and more!
The CIT Program is designed so that high-school aged Girl Scouts can participate in leadership training, then apply those skills with campers in the same session. CITs will have the opportunity to shadow counselors and work directly with campers!
CITs who complete the program will earn and receive the Counselor in Training pin.
Counselor in Training II (CIT II)
Tent Accommodations
Camp Linden
13 Days | $765
Entering Grades 11 - 12
Once you’ve completed Counselor in Training I, head back to camp to build upon the skills you’ve learned. During this twoweek program, you will explore the program areas at camp and the basics of developing and delivering a camp program. CIT IIs will shadow the leadership team and work alongside them to facilitate programs. This session includes GSHOM archery training and slingshot range training.
*Prerequisite: Completion of Counselor in Training I
CIT IIs who complete the program will earn and receive the Counselor in Training II pin.
Ready to register?
Here's what to expect when selecting a summer camp session to register for!
- Browse our different session offerings to find the one that's best for your girl.
- Hold her spot with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Remember to print off or save your receipt when the order is complete; this will be your confirmation.
- Once you register for a camp session, you will receive an email directing you to campdoc.com, where you will be asked to create a new profile or update an existing profile, including the health profile.
- Be on the lookout for Camp Information Packets closer to summertime to better reflect accurate information.
- Attend our free Camp Open Houses on Saturday, April 26, to see the camp, meet the staff, and get all of your questions answered!
- Two weeks before the start of your camper's session, you will receive an email from the Camp Director which will include details about check-in, a reminder about what to pack, info about that week's camp theme, and more!
* CampDoc is our online health record management system.
You should receive an email from CampDoc in early spring to enter and update your camper information.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, fill out our scholarship application form as well as the paper registration form, and send both to campreg@gshom.org.
Need assistance registering for camp?
Contact Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan at helpdesk@gshom.org or call 1-800-497-2688 for support.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Overnight Camp Refund Policy
Our hope is always that you find a session or two (or three!) that works for you and your family.
At the time of registration, a $100 deposit is due.
If you cancel your registration on or before March 17th, you will be refunded your $100 deposit.
If you cancel your registration after March 17th, you will be refunded all but your $100 deposit.
If you cancel your registration within four weeks of your camp start date, you will not receive a refund. Weekend and day program cancellations require two weeks’ notice to be eligible for a refund.
