Who Can Attend:  Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders
Sparks and Embers Day Camp Cost: $225.00 plus HST
Guide Pathfinder Day Camp Cost: $225.00 plus HST
Embers Overnight Camp Cost: $335.00 plus HST
Guides Overnight Tent Cost: $335.00 plus HST
Guides Experienced Tent Cost: $335.00 plus HST
​Pathfinder/Ranger Tent Week Cost:  $335.00 plus HST
Pathfinder/Ranger Experienced Tent Week Cost:  $335.00 plus HST
Leaders in Training Overnight Camp Cost: $250.00 plus HST
This event qualifies for OEFA

Event Planner:  Marie Wilder
Location:  Bryerswood Youth Optimist Camp
                   6480 Texas Rd, McGregor, ON N0R 1J0
              

Registration opens early January 2026

Camp Description:

Get ready for a summer of adventure at our Gross Camp this July! This is a week for curious girls who love to get hands-on and aren't afraid of a little mess. This camp experience will be a week of gleeful fun, where we embrace exciting new activities and engaging outdoor experiences.

Gross Camp is the perfect summer adventure for girls who love to explore, discover, and get wonderfully, unapologetically, and fantastically involved in the action!

This weeklong camp will offer opportunities for all members and non-members.

A crest and t-shirt are included with your registration.

Sparks/Embers Day Camp:  runs from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.  But please arrive by 8:15 a.m. as breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

Embers, Guides, Pathfinders, and Rangers Overnight Camp: Please arrive by Sunday at 2 p.m. Camp ends Friday at 5 p.m. Embers will be sleeping in cabins but can sleep in a tent. 

Sparks and Embers Day Camp (Thursday night sleepover encouraged, but not mandatory) (Born 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) - SOLD OUT

Sparks day camp provides a fun and new experience environment where girls aged 5 and 6 participate in a wide variety of camp activities designed to foster new skills, friendships, and self-discovery. 

Sparks Day Camp:  SG.1, SG.2

Embers Day Camp: SG.1, SG.2

Guide/Pathfinder Day Camp (Thursday night sleepover encouraged, but not mandatory) (Born 2011- 2017) - SOLD OUT

Have you ever thought about all the items you think are gross? Food, clothes, colours, animals. Come explore and experience new adventures at Summer Camp. We will enhance their camping skills, making new friends and rekindling friendships. 

Guide/Pathfinder Day Camp: SG.1, SG.2

Embers (Born 2017 - 2019) - - SOLD OUT

Ember camp will be full of fun, exploration, creativity, and the outdoors. Embers will try new things as they join us for a week of fun and adventure.

Embers Overnight Camp: SG.1, SG.2

Guides (Born 2014 - 2017)  - SOLD OUT

Your Guide will engage in a girl-led adventure designed to build confidence and friendship while immersed in nature. Experiences will include outdoor cooking, tenting experiences and outdoor activities where they will develop leadership and teamwork skills.

Guides Overnight Camp:  SG.1, SG.2

Guides Experience (Born 2014 – 2015) - SOLD OUT

Experienced Guides, this camp is for you! Girls will begin their week at Bryerswood, planning their camp, then have three days to demonstrate their skills: paddling canoes, pitching tents, cooking their meals, and building gadgets in the forest at Camp Cedarwin. Guides should have at least one successful Guiding tent-camping weekend or summer camp experience. 

Guides Experience Camp:  SG.1, SG.2

Pathfinders (Born 2011- 2014) - SOLD OUT

Have you ever thought about all the items you think are gross? Food, clothes, colours, animals. Come explore and experience new adventures at Summer Camp. We will enhance their camping skills, making new friends and rekindling friendships. 

Pathfinders Overnight Camp: SG.1, SG.2

Pathfinder/Ranger Experience Tent Camp (Born 2009 – 2013) 

Are you ready to stretch your camping skills? Ever wondered what it would be like to cook meals on a lightweight stove or a campfire?

The week starts at Camp Bryerswood, and then enjoy more experienced camping with this special two-night trip to Camp Cedarwin.

Pathfinders Experience Tent Camp: SG.1, SG.2

Rangers Experience Tent Camp: SG.1, SG.2 

LIT (Born 2009-2010) - SOLD OUT

Leadership in Training program offers Rangers a dynamic opportunity to transition into a mentorship role. This camp experience focuses on developing practical leadership skills through active participation and hands-on responsibility with their Guiding sisters of all levels.  Please arrive on Sunday at 1 p.m.

​Leaders in Training:  SG.1, SG.2

Safe Guide forms:

Please mail your completed signed forms to Marie Wilder.  Marie’s mailing address will be provided in the confirmation.

For all weeks:  H.1, H.3, IR.1

To help you pack for your camp experience, the kit list

Payments:
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This event qualifies for Outdoor Experiences Financial Assistance (OEFA).  If you require assistance, please complete the attached form. 
If you plan to use campership/subsidies or additional fundraising funds, please pay the deposit to confirm your camper's registration.