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 a program! Campers will still participate in at least one camper choice activity per day. This is a great program for Program Aides!
Counselor in Training I (CIT I)
Tent Accommodations
Camp Linden & Camp Merrie Woode
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 high-school aged Girl Scouts can participate in leadership training and then apply those skills with younger campers in the same session. CITs will have the opportunity to shadow Camp Counselors and work directly with campers!
*CITs who complete the program will earn the Counselor in Training pin, which will be available for purchase in the Trading Post.
Counselor in Training II (CIT II)
*Prerequisite: Completion of Counselor in Training I
Tent Accommodations
Camp Linden & Camp Merrie Woode
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 learned. During this two-week program, you will explore our program areas at camp and explore the basics of developing and delivering a camp program and camp operations. CIT II’s will shadow our director team and work alongside them to facilitate programs. This program includes GSHOM archery training and slingshot range training.
*CIT II’s who complete the program will earn the Counselor in Training II pin, which will be available for purchase in the Trading Post.
Junior Counselor (JC)
Entering Grade 12 | FREE
Prerequisite: Completion of Counselor in Training II
This volunteer program is an amazing opportunity to get hands on experience! Junior Counselors are volunteers who have the option of assisting in a unit with campers and at program spaces such as the equestrian or aquatic areas. You may choose the sessions that you would like to volunteer for during the summer, so program dates may vary.
All Junior Counselors are required to apply and interview for the position. Junior Counselors will complete the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification during our mandatory training.
*Length of stay, dates, and accommodations depend on chosen volunteer dates. Applicants will be notified regarding interviews beginning in February.
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!
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
We hope you always find a session or two (or three!) that works for you and your family.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
If you cancel your registration more than four weeks before your camp start date, you will be refunded all but your $100 deposit.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel your registration within four weeks of the camp start date.
Weekend and day program cancellations require two weeks' notice to be eligible for a refund.
