Want to go on an adventure?

We’re excited to host your troop for an adventure! All of our activities are intentionally planned to help your troop build courage, confidence and character. While our programs might look the same as others you might find in the community, our experiences build in communication, skill-building, social and emotional learning, and goal setting. Before you plan your trip to Camp Holloway or Camp Sycamore Hills and select activities, please check our policies and keep our guidelines in mind:

  • All requests are due no later than 45 days prior to your camping date. We will try to accomodate all requests, but may not be able to accommodate requests submitted after this time.
  • Activity requests are scheduled with full availability. You are able to come to camp earlier or stay later than when you can check-into or check out of your unit. You can communicate any scheduling needs to the adventure specialist but it might limit what activities we can schedule for your troop. Please plan on a full Saturday at camp.
  • We cannot honor more than three facilitated activity requests per troop. Downtime is great at camp, and we have found more than three activities make for a rushed day and doesn’t give your troop the ability to explore. We have many resources below to help you fill your time!
  • Please note our physical restrictions and age requirements for each activity. Physical restrictions can be found below.
  • Requests may not be approved due to staffing, availability, or requests received prior to yours. We will email or call to confirm and, if needed, discuss any scheduling conflicts. You will be notified via e-mail if your request is approved.
  • Approved requests will be placed in your CouncilAlignMENT cart for payment. Payment is due for activities before your schedule will be released.
  • Refunds are only issued in specific circumstances. Please be aware of our refund policy below.

To request an adventure activity on one of our properties, please FIRST submit a property reservation through CouncilAlignMENT. You must have completed Camp Ready in our Girl Scout training platform to do so.

Adventure and Activity Opportunities

  • Archery

    Aim for the target and learn the basics of archery: proper stance, how to hold the bow, and how to nock an arrow.

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     All Camp Properties
    Date:     Year-Round
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     1.5 hours
    Fee:     $10 per person

    If a troop leader holds a current certification in US Archery Level 1 or the equivalent, they may lead archery for their troop with prior approval from the Adventure Specialist. A copy of your certification is required, and the archery certified person is responsible for the care of the archery equipment in their time slot. Archery sessions will be scheduled. This does not provide all day access to the archery range.

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     All Camp Properties
    Date:     Year-Round
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fee:     $50 per two hour time slot

  • Outdoor Cooking: Dutch Oven

    Learn the basics of fire building, and cook over a fire you created. This activity is an experience and will provide each participant a snack cooked in a dutch oven. Troops should still plan their own meals. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy friendly options are available.

    Grade Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: March 1 – Mid-November
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fee: $10 per person

  • Outdoor Cooking: Foil Packs

    Learn the basics of fire building, and cook over a fire you created. This is an experience where troops will learn to build a fire and cook a snack in a foil pack. Troops should still plan their own meals. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy friendly options are available.

    Grade Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: March 1 – Mid-November
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fee: $10 per person

  • Outdoor Cooking: Pie Iron

    Girls will learn how to build a campfire for cooking and fire safety by building their own miniature fire. Afterward, they will put their skills to the test to create a delicious pie iron snack. Troops should still plan their own meals. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy friendly options are available.

    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: March 1 – Mid-November
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fee: $10 per person

  • Closing Campfire

    Join us for a magical evening! As your camp adventure draws to a close, you can participate in traditional Girl Scout campfire closing ceremony. You will sing, do skits, and you KNOW there will be s’mores!

    Grade Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: Year-Round
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 1.5 hours
    Fee: $5 per person

  • Corcl

    What in the world is a Corcl? Splash around and paddle in this round boat. Use a kayak paddle to learn basic strokes to spin your Corcl, scull, and propel across the pool!

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May
    Min:     6 | Max: 8
    Duration:     2 hours
    Fee:     $10 per person

  • Flying Squirrel

    This is a wonderful introductory activity to high challenge elements that involves participation of the entire group. The “flyer” begins on the ground and controls the height and speed as her team lifts her into the air.

    Grade Level: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     1.5 hours
    Fee:     $15 per person

  • High Challenge

    The high challenge course consists of obstacles 30 feet in the air. Participants experience three elements that promote trust, improve communication skills, and reinforce self-confidence. Girls enjoy a sense of accomplishment as they scale to new heights.

    Grade Level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     2 hours
    Fee:     $20 per person

  • Kayaking

    Kayaking is designed for participants with no previous or formal kayak instruction. The session includes dry land safety instruction and paddle time on the water.

    Grade Level: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: April 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – October 31 
    Min:     4 | Max: 10
    Duration:     1 hour
    Fee:     $10 per person

  • Leatherworking

    This hands-on activity provides basic leatherworking skills! Projects will vary, but participants will create a simple accessory such as a wallet or small purse.

    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: Year-Round
    Min: 8 | Max: 16
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fee: $18 per person

  • Obstacle Course

    This adventure consists of a series of connected elements constructed of steel cables, ropes, and trees. It is a low course that’s perfect for Girl Scout Brownies and up. Participants maneuver their way through the course as individuals while being closely supervised by a team of spotters.

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date:     March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     1.5 hours
    Fee:     $8 per person

  • Rappelling

    Take a step off the wild side as you explore new heights. Rappel down a rope using friction to safely control your rate of descent. Sites include a rock face at Camp Sycamore Hills and a tower at Camp Holloway with 20, 30, and 40 foot options.

    Grade Level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     2.5 hours
    Fee:     $15 per person

  • River Canoeing

    Suit up with a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and water shoes for this canoe program for participants with no previous or formal canoe experience. The session includes dry land safety instruction and paddle time on the water.

    Grade Level: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – October 31 
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     1.5 hours
    Fee:     $10 per person

  • Rock Climbing

    Challenge yourself to climb the rock wall! Camp Sycamore Hills has a 26-foot wall and Camp Holloway has a 40-foot Promise Tower. Both walls have simulated rock and handholds.

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     1.5 hours
    Fee:     $18 per person

  • Screen Printing

    Girls will learn the basics of screen printing and make their mark on a T-shirt. One white T-shirt per participant is included.

    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: Year-Round
    Min: 6 | Max: 20
    Duration: 1 hour
    Fee: $10 per person

  • Slingshots

    Slingshots are descendents of the trebuchet and sling, which have been used for centuries! For Girl Scouts, they serve as a progression step for target range activities like archery by teaching about range rules and safety, and also by helping them to build aim, target skills, and hand-eye coordination.

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location: Camp Holloway
    Date: Year-Round
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 1 hour
    Fee: $8 per person

  • Swing By Choice

    Swing through the air like a superhero and experience the thrill and excitement of this high adventure program. The swing involves your entire troop and allows participants of all abilities access to a high adventure experience.

    Grade Level: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 12
    Duration:     2 hours
    Fee:     $15 per person

  • Team Adventure

    Troop Team-building Games consists of a series of low outdoor elements designed to develop team-building, problem-solving, cooperation, creativity, and communication skills. Troops work in a team to accomplish and solve a problem that is given by the facilitator at each element.

    Grade Level: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 15
    Duration:     2 hours
    Fee:     $8 per person

  • Tie Dye

    Don’t leave camp without dyeing something! It is tradition to have Tie Dye at camp. Learn different techniques and choose colors to brighten your world. One white T-shirt per participant is included.

    Location: All Camp Properties
    Date: Year-Round
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 1 hour
    Fee: $10 per person

  • Tree Climbing

    Get a bird’s eye view of camp by ascending into the canopy of our climbing tree. This self-belay system allows participants a safe and fun way to reach the highest branches. Ropes, harnesses, and helmets are used.

    Grade Level: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     Camp Holloway
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min:     6 | Max: 8
    Duration:     1.5 – 2 hours
    Fee:     $20 per person

  • Troop Teambuilding Games

    Troop Teambuilding games is a fully facilitated program for groups of all sizes. Join us for a variety of games and group initiatives tailored to your troop’s age level and group needs. Games include ice-breakers, active games, and games that inspire “out of the box” thinking.

    Grade Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location:     All Camp Properties
    Date:     Year-Round
    Min:     8 | Max: 25
    Duration:     1.5 hours
    Fee:     $5 per person

  • Woodcraft

    Join an age level appropriate woodworking program. Girl will use hand and small power tools to build their very own s’mores tray!

    Location: Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: Year-Round
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 1.5 hours
    Fee: $18 per person

  • Zipline

    The zip line is an exciting high challenge element. Participants climb over 30 feet in the air and then zip through the trees for a challenging adventure.

    Grade Level: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
    Location: Camp Sycamore Hills
    Date: March 1 – Mid-May | Mid-August – Mid-November
    Min: 6 | Max: 12
    Duration: 2.5 hours
    Fee: $25 per person

 

Adventure and Activities Resources

  • Be Prepared

    We want to make sure you are ready for your adventure! Click here to know what you need!

  • Travel Activities

    Can’t come to camp? We’ll bring the fun to you! Check out our Travel Activities page.

  • Physical Restrictions

    Adventure Activities

    Several of the activities offered at our facilities utilize specialized equipment. This equipment is designed with the safety of the participant in mind and has manufacturers recommended limitations to minimize the risk of injury to the participant. In order to ensure that all participants are able to utilize equipment safely, the following weight limits must be strictly enforced:

    • High Challenge, Rappelling, Tree Climbing: 250 lbs
    • Zip line, Flying Squirrel, Swing By Choice: 250 lbs

    In addition to these weight limits, supplied harnesses and equipment must fit properly and securely. Fit will be evaluated by the instructor/facilitator on site.

    Water Activities

    All participants utilizing watercraft (canoes, kayaks, and Corcls) on council properties are required to wear Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) at all times. Usage of watercraft is dependent on proper fit of supplied PFDs and will be evaluated by the instructor/facilitator on site.

    • Kayaks & Corcls®: 225 lbs
    • Canoes: 350 lbs
  • Cancellation Policy
    • Any changes in your requested program numbers must be made 30 days prior to the date of your program, otherwise you are responsible for paying for the number on your request form. Schedule changes and refund requests must be in writing (mail, email, or fax).
    • Program fees are non-refundable 30 days prior the date of your program.
    • Outdoor adventure program fees will be fully refunded in the event of inclement weather if cancelled by the outdoor adventure manager. There will be no refunds if the program still runs and you choose not to participate. Refunds will be processed following the scheduled date and may take up to 30 days to process.
    • In the event of inclement weather for horse programs, your program will be modified to run in the covered riding arena. Horse programs run rain or shine.

    To request a refund, submit the request with explanation in writing.

    • Mail to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204
    • Email programdept@gsmidtn.org

    NOTE: If you do not receive a response within two business days confirming receipt of your email and your request is under consideration, please contact programdept@gsmidtn.org.

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