Backpacking
Originally, our camp's program was solely based on backpacking. Backpacking is a still a central component, and every year girls experience nature in a way few ever will. Every trek is unique, and every trek is fun!
NOTE: Per Girl Scouts of Northern California guidelines, backpacking is considered a high adventure activity.
Trails
All the trails taken by campers on day hikes lie within the neighboring ridges of Two Sentinels. Backpackers are frequently driven to trails further away from camp, where proper group permits can be acquired. All the trails are checked every year to ensure water supply, snow level, and trail safety. For security reasons we do not post our hiking itineraries, but parents of registered campers are, of course, welcome to this information privately.
Food
While on the trail, campers cook and eat healthy, protein-filled, dehydrated meals which include items such as chicken and rice, chocolate pudding, lasagna, hummus, pasta alfredo, hot cocoa and cider, etc. Most of the time, campers quickly forget whatever initial worries they have about the food after a day on the trail -- it is nutritious, plentiful, and tasty! The food is all purchased and repackaged before camp, and there's a pre-planned menu for each day.
Trekkers and Superpackers have a food drop, where they are met halfway through the trip with more food, supplies, gear, and mail.
Special Dietary Needs
For the safety of other campers with food allergies, we are unable to accommodate vegan, celiac, nut-free diets, or severe allergies on backpacking trips. We can accommodate vegetarians.
In Camp
While in camp, backpacking units participate in camp activities, such as archery, crafts, swimming, canoeing, funyaking, hiking, sailing, singing, and themed meals. There is plenty of time for swimming and relaxing in the sunshine as well, and many units enjoy writing songs about the quirks of their trips.
Graduated Program
Equipment
All campers are responsible for bringing their own boots. All campers (except Meadowlarks and some Wanderers) are responsible for bringing their own backpacks.
Tents are provided by camp.
See the Backpacking Gear Guide and the packing list in your confirmation packet for details.
NOTE: Per Girl Scouts of Northern California guidelines, backpacking is considered a high adventure activity.
Trails
All the trails taken by campers on day hikes lie within the neighboring ridges of Two Sentinels. Backpackers are frequently driven to trails further away from camp, where proper group permits can be acquired. All the trails are checked every year to ensure water supply, snow level, and trail safety. For security reasons we do not post our hiking itineraries, but parents of registered campers are, of course, welcome to this information privately.
Food
While on the trail, campers cook and eat healthy, protein-filled, dehydrated meals which include items such as chicken and rice, chocolate pudding, lasagna, hummus, pasta alfredo, hot cocoa and cider, etc. Most of the time, campers quickly forget whatever initial worries they have about the food after a day on the trail -- it is nutritious, plentiful, and tasty! The food is all purchased and repackaged before camp, and there's a pre-planned menu for each day.
Trekkers and Superpackers have a food drop, where they are met halfway through the trip with more food, supplies, gear, and mail.
Special Dietary Needs
For the safety of other campers with food allergies, we are unable to accommodate vegan, celiac, nut-free diets, or severe allergies on backpacking trips. We can accommodate vegetarians.
In Camp
While in camp, backpacking units participate in camp activities, such as archery, crafts, swimming, canoeing, funyaking, hiking, sailing, singing, and themed meals. There is plenty of time for swimming and relaxing in the sunshine as well, and many units enjoy writing songs about the quirks of their trips.
Graduated Program
- Meadowlarks get backpacking experience with a day trek using camp-owned packs and preparing their own meals.
- Wanderers take girls with limited or no experience on a short 3-day trek to gain exposure of overnight trips on the trail and learn basic backpacking and wilderness living skills.
- Rovers go on a longer 4-day trip to learn more advanced backpacking skills, spending most of their week on the trail. They do more independent leading, cooking and living.
- Fireflies is a new unit designed to give more girls longer trail experience before they hike with Trekkers. Offered each session, girls are expected to arrive 2 days earlier than the rest of the campers. They participate in a 6 day, 5 night trip.
- Trekkers spend a whole week on the trail, receiving a food drop halfway through the trip. Offered 2nd/3rd sessions.
- Superpackers spend 11 days hiking over 50 miles. They receive a food drop halfway through the trip. Offered 1st/2nd sessions.
Equipment
All campers are responsible for bringing their own boots. All campers (except Meadowlarks and some Wanderers) are responsible for bringing their own backpacks.
Tents are provided by camp.
See the Backpacking Gear Guide and the packing list in your confirmation packet for details.
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Where can I buy a backpack?
If you have a backpack to lend or donate, please contact us.
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