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CAMP INFORMATION
When is Day Camp?
July 13th - 17th, 2026
Where is Day Camp?
Mt. Madonna County Park - Watsonville, CA
Who can attend camp?
Girls entering First grade through 12th grade.
My daughter is not a Girl Scout can she still attend?
Absolutely! You will need to register your daughter as a Girl Scout and pay the required fees directly to Girl Scouts of Northern California. The $70 membership fee includes accident insurance and is in addition to the cost of Day Camp. The membership is valid through 9/30/2026.
Directions for unregistered Girl Scouts:
Select the appropriate Girl/Adult Quantities
Search for a troop using zip code 95020
You will need to sign up under: Mt. Top Day Camp 56604
Set up account and pay fees
Once this step is complete, you can come back to this page and register for camp.
*This step needs to be completed PRIOR to filling out our camp registration form.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes. For registered Girl Scouts, you can use Council Credits to help pay for camp.
What should my camper wear/bring to camp?
On the first day of camp, we will be giving the girls a T-Shirt that is required to be worn EVERY DAY of camp. This will help us easily identify the girls, and the colors let us know which unit they are assigned to.
Please dress your camper in sturdy closed shoes (no sandals, flip flops or Crocs), rugged and durable pants with no holes, that cover the ankles (no shorts, capris, or pants with large holes).
A lot of campers like to wear fun knee-high socks (over their jeans/pants) to help keep dirt and bugs out. It also adds a bit of fun to each day, checking out all the wacky prints and designs!
Shorts, capris, shirts without sleeves, pants with large holes, and open toed shoes are NOT safe camp attire.
Campers should bring a backpack containing a sweatshirt and refillable water bottle. Hat and sunblock are recommended.
Lunch packed in a reusable container.
What Happens at Camp?
At Mt. Top Day Camp, your camper will have the chance to make new friends and reconnect with familiar faces while fully experiencing the Girl Scout mission: building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Throughout the week, campers will gather with their unit in their assigned campsite area and take part in a wide variety of activities, including games, storytelling, camp skills, and arts & crafts.
At Mt. Top Day Camp, our dedicated volunteers are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and positive environment where every camper can grow, learn, and make lasting memories.
COMMUNICATION
While we understand that many girls have cell phones, we ask that they keep them put away during camp.
Cell Phone service is very limited while at camp. Adult Staff members make every effort to "get a signal" a few times throughout the day to help keep communication open in case of emergencies.
BAND App
ALL Parents will be required to download and use the BAND app to communicate with all Adult Staff before, during and after camp.
We will be sending out all daily recaps and notices via this app.
Photos will also be taken throughout camp and uploaded to this app.
This app is PRIVATE. The only people who can join, will be those given a special invite link. After that, they must verify that they are in fact a parent/guardian of a camper to be allowed into the group.
Campers do NOT need to have or use this app. It is mainly for the Adult Volunteers, Staff members and parents to communicate.
CAMPER AND PROGRAM INFORMATION
Types of Campers and Activities
Campers are assigned to units based on the grade they will enter in the fall (not the grade they are in when you register). Please be sure this information is correct, as it affects unit placement.
Can my child participate in Archery?
Fourth through 7th grade units will participate in Archery with their unit during camp. If you wish for your camper to Opt-Out of Archery, please let us know.
CANCELLATION
What if I need to cancel my child’s registration?
If you need to cancel, or your child will not be able to attend for any reason, please email us at: info@mountaintopdaycamp.org
Refunds
Mt. Top Day Camp is unable to issue refunds because registration fees are used to secure supplies, site reservations, and program costs that are committed well in advance of camp and cannot be recovered. As a volunteer-run program, we carefully allocate funds to ensure a safe, high-quality experience for all campers. We appreciate your understanding that once registration is completed, all fees are considered final and non-refundable.
FINANCE
How much does camp cost?
2026 Pricing:
Campers entering grades 1-6 - $225
CREW - $125
High Schoolers (entering grades 9-12) - FREE
Adult Volunteers - FREE
Cost of camp includes bus transportation to and from camp, location and insurance fees, activity supplies, food, camp shirts, badges/patches, etc.
Campers of full-time & on-site volunteers qualify for a discount. (Please see Volunteering Below).
Can I apply Fall Product/Cookie Rewards to pay for camp?
Yes! Girl Scouts of Northern California “Fall Product/Cookie Rewards” may be used to pay camp fees. Please send an email with the following information: parent's name and phone number, camper’s first and last name, all the numbers on the card (front and back) and the dollar amount of the credit. Send this information to info@mountaintopdaycamp.org
Tax Information
Please save your original payment receipt for tax deduction information. If you claim child and dependent care credit on your income tax form, your email confirmation from when you registered is your receipt and has our Tax ID number on it:
Girl Scouts of Northern California, Federal Tax ID No. 94-1551410
Donations
We always appreciate any help we can receive from our community. Our Amazon Wishlist is located here: Amazon Wish List
TRANSPORTATION AND ATTENDANCE
How will my child get to camp?
Transportation to and from camp will be provided on buses. There will be one drop off/pick up location (information provided in the Band App)
Buses leave between 8:00-8:20am and return between 3:30-3:50pm each day, depending on local traffic conditions
Parents are unable to drive their child directly to camp
What if I need someone else to pick up my child?
Please inform your child's unit leader at bus check in.
PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Children of Volunteer Staff are given priority for registration.
Camp is discounted for children of volunteer staff*.
*To qualify for the volunteer discount, you must volunteer on-site for all five days of camp.
Volunteer Staff Child Discount:
• $50 total for one child
• $75 total for two or more children
Discount amounts are per family, not per child.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer discounts to volunteers who are not physically able to attend camp for all Five Days. Please see our Cost page for more information.
I would like to volunteer at Day Camp
This opportunity is open to all adults (age 18 as of the beginning of camp). Volunteers are required to complete training before camp.
If you are not registered with Girl Scouts for the current school year, please register with Girl Scouts of Northern California at: www.gsnorcal.org. You will need to sign up under: Mt. Top Day Camp 56604. Please do this BEFORE registering for camp as an adult volunteer.
All Girl Scouts of Northern California volunteers are required to complete
GSNorCal Mandated Reporter Biennial Course
GSNorCal Mandated Reporter Annual Acknowledgment
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Volunteer Staff Training
All training dates and details will be listed in Band. We will send you instructions on how you can join upon completion of your registration.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Your child’s health and safety are of utmost importance to us! Before camp begins you will be given the opportunity to supply us with your camper’s health information. Please be thorough and send an update if necessary – we read through all health information and will contact you before camp begins if we have any questions. During Day Camp, your camper will participate in various activities supervised by our trained volunteers; and you can be assured that we operate according to the Girl Scouts of Northern California’s strict standards for health and safety. Qualified health personnel are present at all times at camp. We ask that campers remain at home for a minimum of 24 hours following a sickness involving fever, vomiting, and/or loose bowel movements.
What is the procedure for sending my camper with medications?
For "Emergency" type medications such as Epi-pens, Inhalers, and other emergency devices:
Campers entering up to 3rd grade: Epi-pens, Inhalers and other devices should be placed in a ziploc bag with camper’s name and phone number written on it. A sheet with instructions (or directions from camper’s doctor) should also be placed in the bag. Campers should bring the bag to camp each day in their backpack and provide it to the camp Nurse at the start of each day. At the end of the day, the Nurse will return it to them for the ride home.
Campers entering 4th grade and higher will keep their own epi-pen, inhaler, or other emergency device during the day, but will need to be reminded to keep it with them if the unit leaves the area they are normally assigned.
Other "non-emergency" medications with doses that should be taken during camp should be turned into the nurse each day with instructions as to how the medication should be used. This includes medications such as cough syrup, antibiotics, pain relievers, etc. The medication should be placed in a bag with the camper's name and phone number.
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