Smile Camp

Smile Camp is a week-long summer day camp for elementary-aged children with varying special needs. The camp is planned & run by teenage Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. Elementary school children with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, autism and vision or auditory impairments are invited to attend this week-long day camp.

Smile Camp is planned and staffed by rising 9-12 grade Girl Scouts. Counselors receive hands-on, intensive training and are paired with a camper each day, allowing counselors to get to know the specific needs of their camper and allowing campers to feel comfortable with their counselor.

Smile campers experience sing-alongs, games, art and more. Campers receive encouragement, physical assistance, and one-on-one attention from their Girl Scout counselors.

Safety counts! A First Aider is on duty to handle emergencies and to administer prescribed medications.