Girl Scouts River Valleys Camps

Camp Elk River, 10775 237th Ave. Northwest, Zimmerman, MN 55398

Location of Girl Scouts River Valleys Camps campCamp Elk River, 10775 237th Ave. Northwest, Zimmerman, MN 55398

About

Girl Scouts River Valleys Camps offers sleepaway camp, troop camp, family camp, day camp, and volunteer-led day camp. Sleepaway camp is overnight at one of the camp locations for 4 or 6 nights, and campers attend by themselves or with a friend. Troop camp is attended with a Girl Scout troop, troop leader, and troop volunteers, while staff lead activities and coordinate meals. Family camp is attended with an adult and includes staying one or two nights. Day camp is a single-day camp without an overnight stay, and volunteer-led day camp is planned and led by volunteers in various regions throughout the council.

Programs

  • Sleepaway camp (Resident Camp) — Great for grades 2-12 · Campers stay overnight at one of the camp locations for 4 or 6 nights and attend by themselves or with a friend.
  • Troop Camp — Campers attend summer camp with their Girl Scout troop, troop leader, and troop volunteers. Staff lead activities and coordinate meals.
  • Family Camp — Campers attend summer camp along with an adult and spend the night or two at one of the camp locations.
  • Day Camp — Campers attend summer camp for a single day, by themselves or with a friend, and do not stay overnight.
  • Volunteer-Led Day Camp — Volunteer-planned and volunteer-led, single-day camps held in various regions throughout the council.

At a glance

  • Ages: 8–18 years old

About the provider

Primary summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Resident camp locations are American Camp Association accredited. Non-members can begin registering on January 21. Financial assistance is available. Volunteer-led day camp registrations must be paid in full at registration, and final payment for resident camp is due 30 days before the session start date. No waitlist is available. Campers can room with a buddy at resident camp if they are registered for the same session, and buddy requests must be mutual.

  • Renting Our Camps — All camp properties are available for rent for Girl Scout-related events, campouts, and activities. Non-Girl Scouts can rent them too.

Non-members can begin registering on January 21. Financial assistance is available. Volunteer-led day camp registrations must be paid in full at registration. Final payment for resident camp is due 30 days prior to the session start date. No waitlist is available. Campers can room with a buddy at resident camp if registered for the same session; buddy requests must be mutual.

Last updated November 4, 2026.

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