October 2024
Ponies and Pals
Check out our Ponies and Pals event! Each, participant brings mom, dad, or an adult friend to spend time with the horses at Camp Sycamore Hills. Love and groom the ponies and then ride a Camp Sycamore Hills horse led by your favorite adult in the arena. Be sure to register for the specific date and time you would like to attend. Session Times Available 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM…
Find out more »Fall Into Girl Scouts
The air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors at Camp Sycamore Hills. Join us for a day of camp fun to start your Girl Scout year right! Sample some camp activities, screen print a custom shirt, and explore the many resources available to Girl Scouts. Girls will work towards an outdoor badge with activities led by Girl Scout partners. Families are welcome to attend, but must be registered. This is a come-and-go program from 10 AM - 4…
Find out more »Commercial Kitchen
This training teaches volunteers to become knowledgeable in the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. Participants will learn proper use, cleaning, & maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment at GSMIDTN camp properties & dining room procedures for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases & core provisions to be provided at camp properties will also be discussed. Adult Fee: $15 Non-Member Adult Fee: $20
Find out more »Compass: Fall Backpacking Trip to Camp Sycamore Hills
Are you ready for an unforgettable journey through Camp Sycamore Hills? Join our upcoming Compass Backpacking trip and experience Camp Sycamore Hills like never before! Hike to and explore historic camp sites and forge new trails for future Girl Scouts to enjoy. Sleep at the Puff Mountain primitive shelter and spend the night under the starry skies with campfires and camaraderie. Participants must have completed Backpacking 101 training prior to participating in this program. Participants should provide all necessary gear.…
Find out more »November 2024
Going Medieval
Hear ye, hear ye! Join us for a day of fun and adventure as we travel back into medieval times. You can try your hand at mounted archery, design a dragon's egg, and shoot catapults at this amazing fairy tale adventure! participates will earn the Going Medieval fun patch. Girl Fee: $50 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $55
Find out more »High Challenge Adventure Blast: Camp Sycamore Hills
Join us for our High Challenge Adventure Blast to test your courage, strength, and teamwork. Navigate our high ropes course and soar through the air on our breathtaking zipline. Participate in a collaborative team-building activity designed to build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a whole new way. Snacks will be provided. Adults are required to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios but will not participate in adventure activities. Session times available: 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 Girl Fee: $25 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $30
Find out more »December 2024
Winter Trail Ride
Join the Camp Sycamore Hills Equestrian Team for a Winter Trail Ride! Snuggle the ponies while you enjoy a ride on a Camp Sycamore Hills trail, and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa to round out the day. Adults will not ride during this program. In the case of inclement weather or unsafe trail conditions, and alternate arena riding activity will be substituted. Choose from the available sessions: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM…
Find out more »Outdoor Skills
This training covers everything you know to take your troop camping at any GSMIDTN property, state park, or location with running water and bathroom facilities. Learn the basics of building a fire, cooking outdoors, knife safety, and more. This training is required before making any overnight reservation at GSMIDTN properties. Camp Ready must be completed in the training platform prior to attending this training. Adult Fee: $30 Non-registered Adult Fee: $55
Find out more »Winter Trail Ride
Join the Camp Sycamore Hills Equestrian Team for a Winter Trail Ride! Snuggle the ponies while you enjoy a ride on a Camp Sycamore Hills trail, and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa to round out the day. Adults will not ride during this program. In the case of inclement weather or unsafe trail conditions, and alternate arena riding activity will be substituted. Choose from the available sessions: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM…
Find out more »January 2025
Junior Journey Day: Get Moving!
What is energy? Energy is everywhere: in lights, in fireworks and in Juniors! This weekend, girls will learn about energy - what it is and how we can harness it to help our planet as Girl Scouts. You will discover energy in nature and science, and you will also build leadership skills. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards, including completing a Take Action Project. Girl fee: $35 Non registered Girl fee - $40 Adult fee :…
Find out more »Cadette Journey Day: Breathe
A wind farm, an environmental scientist, and experiments using wind teach girls about the air we breathe. Spend this fun day working to complete the Journey and get started on your Take Action Project. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards, including completing the Take Action Project. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Award in the Cabin. Girl fee - $35 Non registered fee - $40 Adult fee - $5 Non registered fee -…
Find out more »Compass: Backpacking 101 Training
Ready to hit the trails? Start Here! This training will teach you everything you will need to know to embark on your first backpacking adventure with confidence. Learn from expert instructors who will share their knowledge and experience in gear basics, trail navigation, Leave No Trace, safety and First Aid, and backcountry hygiene and sanitation. Bring a sack lunch and plenty of water. Backpacking 101 is required to register for an participate in Compass backpacking or other overnight trips. Compass…
Find out more »March 2025
Ponies and Pals
Check out our Ponies and Pals event! Each, participant brings mom, dad, or an adult friend to spend time with the horses at Camp Sycamore Hills. Love and groom the ponies and then ride a Camp Sycamore Hills horse led by your favorite adult in the arena. Be sure to register for the specific date and time you would like to attend. Session Times Available 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM…
Find out more »How to Build a Unicorn
History is full of stories about mythical horses, and you can star in your own fantastic tale! Create your own unicorn horn, take aim with arrows like a centaur, and ride the hornless unicorns! The price of the program includes a fun patch. Girl Fee: $45 Non-registered Girl Fee: $55 Adult Fee: $0
Find out more »Ponies and Pals
Check out our Ponies and Pals event! Each, participant brings mom, dad, or an adult friend to spend time with the horses at Camp Sycamore Hills. Love and groom the ponies and then ride a Camp Sycamore Hills horse led by your favorite adult in the arena. Be sure to register for the specific date and time you would like to attend. Session Times Available 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM…
Find out more »Spring Break Adventure Day: Camp Sycamore Hills
Make this Spring Break Unforgettable! Join us for an action-packed Adventure Day and experience the thrill of nature through various fun and challenging activities. You will hike to explore scenic trails, test your skills at the climbing wall and tree, and take aim at archery to hone your shooting techniques! Snacks and an adventure-themed screen-printed shirt will be provided. This is a drop-off program. Girl Fee: $35 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $40
Find out more »Spring Break Adventure Day: Camp Sycamore Hills
Make this Spring Break Unforgettable! Join us for an action-packed Adventure Day and experience the thrill of nature through various fun and challenging activities. You will hike to explore scenic trails, test your skills at the climbing wall and tree, and take aim at archery to hone your shooting techniques! Snacks and an adventure-themed screen-printed shirt will be provided. This is a drop-off program. Girl Fee: $35 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $40
Find out more »Vaqueras Training
Do you love horses or the Camp Sycamore Hills equestrian center? Join our Equestrian team in spreading the joy of horses! During this program participants will be trained on how to groom, lead, tack and prepare for troop equestrian activities. Girls will enjoy a brief ride during their time at the barn this day. After training, girls return on weekends if they choose to assist with troop equestrian programming. Each time Vaqueras volunteer they also participate in a group lesson.…
Find out more »Brownie Journey Day: WOW! Wonders of Water
Calling all Brownies! Come have fun at camp as we create rainbows and learn about the water cycle. All as we work towards the It’s Your Planet– Love It! Wonders of Water Leadership Journey. Girl fee - $35 Non-registered girl fee - $40 Adult fee - $5 Non-registered adult fee - $10
Find out more »Daisy Journey Day: Between Earth and Sky
Daisies, come on a road trip to Camp and meet your flower friends. Explore the great outdoors as you work toward the It’s Your Planet - Love It Journey. Girl fee - $35 Non registered fee - $40 Adult fee - $5 Non registered fee - $10
Find out more »Archery Certification- US Archery Level 1
Come get your USA Archery Level 1 certification! This will allow you to lead archery for your troop at camp at a discounted rate, or to check-out our travel archery kit for a closer-to-home experience. An additional fee is required to join US Archery and obtain your certificate. Please plan to bring a lunch. All activities and equipment rentals require prior approval of the Adventure Specialist. Adult Fee: $50 Non-registered adult fee: $60
Find out more »April 2025
Commercial Kitchen
This training teaches volunteers to become knowledgeable in the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. Participants will learn proper use, cleaning, & maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment at GSMIDTN camp properties & dining room procedures for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases & core provisions to be provided at camp properties will also be discussed. Adult Fee: $15 Non-Member Adult Fee: $20
Find out more »May 2025
Pixies of Sycamore
Travel to the world of pixies for an adventure of a lifetime! Create your own pixie wings, ride the hornless unicorns, and have fun with a pirate obstacle course! Girl Fee: $45 Non Girl Scout Fee: $50
Find out more »August 2025
Vaqueras Training
Do you love horses or the Camp Sycamore Hills equestrian center? Join our Equestrian team in spreading the joy of horses! During this program participants will be trained on how to groom, lead, tack and prepare for troop equestrian activities. Girls will enjoy a brief ride during their time at the barn this day. After training, girls return on weekends if they choose to assist with troop equestrian programming. Each time Vaqueras volunteer they also participate in a group lesson.…
Find out more »Outdoor Skills
This training covers everything you need know to take your troop camping at any GSMIDTN property, state park, or location with running water and bathroom facilities. Learn the basics of building a fire, cooking outdoors, knife safety, and more. This training is required before making any overnight reservation at GSMIDTN properties. Camp Ready must be completed in the training platform prior to attending this training. Adult Fee: $45 Non-registered Adult Fee: $55
Find out more »September 2025
Everything Equine Badge Workshop
Join Camp Sycamore Hills for an Equine workshop! This workshop is for girls who want to learn more about our equine friends. Participants will learn about grooming, leading a horse, and tying a horse up with a special knot. You will also play games and take a ride inside our riding ring. Please read over our physical restrictions on the equestrian webpage. Girl Fee: $50 Non-Girl Scout Fee: $55
Find out more »Ponies and Pals
Check out our Ponies and Pals event! Each, participant brings mom, dad, or an adult friend to spend time with the horses at Camp Sycamore Hills. Love and groom the ponies and then ride a Camp Sycamore Hills horse led by your favorite adult in the arena. Be sure to register for the specific date and time you would like to attend. Session Times Available 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM…
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