Events

MEDFORD GIRL SCOUT SERVICE UNIT FALL 2026 ENCAMPMENT

We are excited to share that we have confirmed Fall Encampment for September Friday 18 – Sunday 20, 2026 at Camp Runels in Pelham NH.

Please note the following: 

  • Registration for Fall Encampment will begin June 22nd and close July 24th
  • Deposit of $5 per participant is due by July 24th
  • Full balance will be due Sept 4th
  • Estimated costs: Participation fees vary depending on participation.  For those doing day just one day it could be as little as $5-10 per scout. For those doing overnights and paid activities it could be as high as $20-30 per scout.

What is Encampment:

  • An encampment is a scout-planned and scout-led overnight camping event for troops in our Service Unit held at one of the GSEMA-owned camps.
    • Troops create their own menus and supply their own food. Note: For safety, troops will not have their own campfires, so campfire cooking is not involved.
    • An encampment is sometimes based around a theme, with older scouts (or troops) leading activities done in rotations for the younger kids.  
    • Individual troops will have free time for their own activities and can choose among the organized activities.
    • All levels of troops are welcome, and there will be activities for everyone.
    • Consistent with the Girl Scout Outdoor Progression, Brownies and up can stay overnight, while Daisy troops participate only in daytime events.

Adult requirements for Overnights – 

  1. Chaperone numbers for any outing – Each troop must have enough adult attendees to meet the safety ratio. 
  2. Training requirements for Overnights – At least 1 person who is camp certified and 1 other person who is first aid certified (must be a different person than Camp Trained). These two people count as chaperones for safety ratio.
    1. Required Camp Training – For fall encampment, leaders/adults need to do it THIS SPRING if it is not already completed. 
      1. Outdoor Basics Online –   Login to gsLearn to take this online learning. Going Places with Girl Scouts is a pre-requisite. 
      2. Outdoor Basics: Camping Registration –  in-person overnight Sat-Sun
      3. Outdoor Basics: Cooking Registration –  in-person from 9-3:30 on a few Saturdays
    2. First Aid certification – Can be done through GSEMA or medical professionals or those certified with other institution can submit their certification details to GSEMA support (customercare@gsema.org) for approval. 

Resources

  • Going Places with Girl Scouts – This two page overview outlines training requirements and approvals needed for field trips and overnights 
  • Troop Adventures – Here is a page to give you ideas on the multiple ways you can take troops on field trips or camping activities (= away from regular troop meetings.)