IT'S YOUR PLANET -

LOVE IT

Nature Connection is an important part of our Human Development, critical to our personal health and also to the planet we live on. This Journey series, set up for various levels of Scouting, has Scouts form connections with the environment so that wise choices can be made daily for the betterment of the Earth and its inhabitants. We teach about Nature here at Camp Tonkawa with hands - on activities, so come ready to have some fun!

This camp is designed around the Girl Scout Leadership requirements, but open to families who want to participate. If you have any questions, please contact us. 

Teaching about the subject to include outdoor cooking for the Saturday dinner meal.

Take Action Project completes the the Journey for the Scouts. It must be prepared before you come to camp, then the scouts do the project or present it Sunday afternoon.

Between Earth and Sky - Daisies 5-7 year olds

  • Also can be set up as a day event over the Summer. 

  • Birds to butterflies.  Explore the wonders of nature. 

WOW - Wonders of Water - Brownies 7-9 year olds  Sept 30-Oct 1,2023

  • Water plants and Animals to explore.

  • Water Cycle and Conservation. 

Get Moving / Clean Energy - Juniors 9-11 year olds - April 27-28, 2024

  • How animals use energy efficiently

  • How humans can effectively and efficiently use energy

Breathe AIR - Cadettes 11-14 year olds - April 13-14, 2024, Oct 19-20,2024

  • Awaken all your senses that come to us through our air. 

  • Yoga Sunday morning.

Sow What- Seniors 14-16 year olds - April 6-7,2024

  • Organic Gardening - to include: soil preparation, seed choices, water conservation, harvest and storage.

  • How our food choices effect the planet and our health. 

  • Raising chickens for egg production

Class Description

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Details: Each camp follows the guidelines laid out by the G.S. program to earn each level of the It’s Your Planet Love It Journeys. Includes us helping you with the Take Action Project to conclude the Journey!

Cost: Weekend Camps Scouts $50 / Adults $60 ***Groups of 12 or more $45 for all attendees – scouts, leaders, and parents.

Day Camps $25 for scouts (15 person minimum) - 10am - 3pm

Times:  Weekend Camps begin at 9:30 am on Saturday. Ends about 2:30 pm on Sunday.  After lunch on Sunday we start the Take Action Projects.  Each troop / family will need to pre-organize a Take Action Project.  We are here to help you with ideas, getting donations and completing it. 

Meals:  We provide Saturday night dinner

You bring your own lunches.  Sunday breakfast and lunch will allow you time to cook over a campfire and use the outdoor kitchen space.

Note:  Each Journey is at a different level for the Girl Scouts so if you are trying to earn a specific rank make sure you register for the Journey appropriate for you troop.

Please bring :

  • Notebooks to document your progress through the Journey.  

  • Or you can purchase the book from the GS Shop.

  • All meals except Dinner Saturday night.

  • Plate, bowl, mug and silverware ***NON-disposable please!

  • Refillable Water Bottles

  • Bandanna

  • Tents 

  • Sleeping bags

  • Personal items

  • Adults may want to  bring a camp chair. 

To totally complete your Journey during your camp weekend, means you also will be doing your Take Action Project Sunday afternoon. We help you every step of the way to prepare and execute a project suitable for your troop.

Families can also work on small projects that benefit the camp and teach volunteering to their children.