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Shadow Lake is the main attraction at Camp Agnes Arnold located near Conroe. The lake offers 35 acrescampagnesarnoldgirlscouts of cool, refreshing fun for campers. Girls may enjoy canoeing, swimming, nature study and fishing on Shadow Lake.

The legends of the Magic Elf and Hipper entertain and delight the imaginations of all campers. In addition to the focus of the session, campers also participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, making crafts, going on hikes, hanging out, archery, playing games and making new friends.

Campers will stay in tents, tree houses or cabin units of 24-36 girls each. With a view of the lake, girls eat most of their meals in the air-conditioned Ann Temple Allen Lodge. Near the lodge, the climate-controlled craft rooms and library/memorabilia room also offer an escape from the summer heat.

Sessions at Camp Agnes Arnold are planned with the girls' input and include options such as: Firelight and Fairytales, Messy Munchkins, Short and Sweet (3-day session), Teddy Bear Picnic, Backpacking, Baking Brownies, Paddles and Pedals, Wonders of Water, Animal Adventures, Owl Prowl, Pioneer Days and Water Frolic.

In addition, there are numerous other opportunities at Camp Agnes Arnold such as Teen Leadership Programs and more!

*Every effort is made to follow the session designs as described below as closely as possible. Weather or unexpected factors may alter activities.

Registration is available online for each week of camp. Register now for Camp Agnes Arnold!

Camp Sessions

  • Week 1 – June 16 - 21
  • Week 2 – June 23 - June 28
  • Week 3 – June 30 - July 3
  • Week 4 – July 7 - 12
  • Week 5 – July 14 - 19
  • Week 6 – July 21 - 26
  • Week 7 – July 28 - August 2
  • Week 8 – August 4 - 6

Session Descriptions

Flower Power: Welcome to Camp Arnold! This is a great introductory session for younger girls who are not quite ready for a full camp session-designed just for Daisies! Campers will have the opportunity to paddle on Shadow Lake, try their hand at arts and crafts, learn new silly camp songs and enjoy plenty of swimming in the pool. These sessions are Sunday through Tuesday.
Level:Grade 1
Offered Week(s): 1,2,4,5,6,7

Brownie Boater: Splish, Splash and have a blast canoeing on Shadow Lake! Girls will have a blast building their skills while earning the Brownie Boater card. These boaters will work towards the Fair Play Brownie badge for athletes as they participate in a canoe race and lake scavenger hunt.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 5

Camp Like A Girl: Camp YOUR way! Girls will spend the week selecting each and every activity they do! Love nature and the outdoors? Visit the Nature Center and try one of our hikes! Is performing more your style? Why not give a theater or dance session a try! This week is all about YOU picking YOUR sessions! These sessions are Sunday-Wednesday (June 30-July 3).
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 3

Firelight and Fairytales: If you like eating s’mores, singing songs, playing games, swimming, cooking outside and listening to fairytales, this session is for you! Girls will work on the Girl Scout Ways badge.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 1,4,7

Messy Munchkins: Bring lots of soap, this session gets messy! Girls will participate in the human tie-dye experiment, learn to grease bicycle chains and become human s’mores. These messy munchkins will also work towards the Brownie Bugs badge.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 7

Short and Sweet Brownies: A fun session for the first time Brownie camper or for girls not quite ready for a full camp session. Campers may choose to try canoeing on Shadow Lake, hiking one of our many trails, various arts and crafts sessions and more! These sessions are Wednesday through Friday.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 1,2,4,5,6,7

Teddy Bear Picnic: Do you love stuffed animals? Ever wanted to make your own? Come join your furry friends and Hipper for an outdoor picnic! Girls will work towards the Making Friends badge.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 5

The Little Mermaid: This session is for campers who love to splish and splash while swimming, canoeing and playing water games. The only thing missing from this session is a tail and gills. Girls will work towards earning the Making Games badge.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 1,4

Want to be a Princess: Let the dazzle begin! Feel like a princess all dressed up in your favorite costume, or try on one of our sparkling outfits! Have fun with new hair styles, a tea party, fashion parades and dancing. Girls will work towards the Dance badge.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 2

Wonders of Water: Did you know that the ice cube floating in your drink could have once been dinosaur drool? Learn about the history and nature of water and become a water warrior as you work on items from the Wonders of Water Journey. Girls will spend plenty of time in the pool and down at Shadow Lake enjoying water games and fun.
Level:Grade 2-3
Offered Week(s): 2,6

Animal Adventures: This session is purrrrfect for anyone who loves pets! Girls will visit a local vet clinic and petting zoo to see their four legged animal friends. Girls will also learn pet first aid techniques and work towards the Animal Habitats badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4,7

Camp Like A Girl: Camp YOUR way! Girls will spend the week selecting each and every activity they do! Love nature and the outdoors? Visit the Nature Center and try one of our hikes! Is performing more your style? Why not give a theater or dance session a try! This week is all about YOU picking YOUR sessions! These sessions are Sunday-Wednesday (June 30-July 3).
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 3

Curtain Call: Lights, Camera, ACTION! Do you just love being in front of a crowd? Maybe you want to work on your improv or try out for the school play next fall. Come learn some theater techniques and star in a production for the parents on closing night.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4,7

Harriet Potter: The movie saga is over, but you can still relive some of your favorite movie moments! Try your own kitchen chemistry this week and explore the world of science and magic. Top the week with a game of Quidditch- Arnold style.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2,5

Junior Paddler: Work towards the Practice with a Purpose Junior badge in this fun and exciting paddle-filled week. Girls will have the chance to canoe and kayak to their hearts content. Girls will earn the Junior Paddler card.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 6

Owl Prowl: Are you a night owl? Spend the week staying up late to explore the wonders of camp, roast marshmallow for s’mores, tell stories and visit the lodge for some late night activities. Girls will work toward the Social Butterfly badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 1

Pioneer Days: Step back in time and experience life as one of the first settlers. Learn how to make candles, design a quilt block, spin wool, dye fabric and create your own toys while working on the Playing the Past badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4

Short and Sweet Juniors (A): A fun session for the first time Junior camper or for girls not quite ready for a full camp session. Campers may choose to try canoeing, hiking one of our many trails, various arts and crafts sessions and more! “A” sessions are Sunday through Tuesday.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2,5

Short and Sweet Juniors (B): A fun session for the first time Junior camper or for girls not quite ready for a full camp session. Campers may choose to try canoeing, hiking one of our many trails, various arts and crafts sessions and more! “B” sessions are Wednesday through Friday.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2,5

Water Frolic: Did you know that the ice cube floating in your drink could have once been dinosaur drool? Learn about the history and nature of water and become a water warrior as you work on items from the Wonders of Water Journey. Girls will spend plenty of time in the pool and down at Shadow Lake enjoying water games and fun.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 1

Camp Like A Girl: Camp YOUR way! Girls will spend the week selecting each and every activity they do! Love nature and the outdoors? Visit the Nature Center and try one of our hikes! Is performing more your style? Why not give a theater or dance session a try! This week is all about YOU picking YOUR sessions! These sessions are Sunday-Wednesday (June 30-July 3).
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 3

Da Vinci Girls: Release your inner imagination and appreciation for the world around you as you explore painting, sculpting, music, science, writing and more! Renaissance women rejoice, this session is for you! Girls will work towards the Scribe badge.
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 6

LiA (Leaders in Action): Do you love helping out younger girls at day camp? Girls will work on their Leader-in-Action (LiA) Award while spending the week working with younger girls in a hands-on training experience you’ll never forget! Completion of a LiA Award is now a prerequisite for Program Aides and a good foundation for the other Teen Mentoring Awards. In their free time, our LiAs will have plenty of time to take a dip in the pool, shoot a round of archery or visit the Nature Center!
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 2,6

Mad Scientist: Spend your week doing completely awesome science experiments! Our Mad Scientist sessions let YOU be the scientist. Girls will complete a different wacky and fun experiment each day and receive a booklet with all of their experiments to share with friends and family! Safety goggles provided!
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 2,6

Medieval Madness: Step back in time to the Middle Ages! Meet a knight in shining armor, design your own coat of arms, create time period jewelry and try your hand at calligraphy. Top this week off with a trip to Medieval Times in Dallas, where girls will enjoy a feast fit for a queen and attend a live jousting tournament!
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 7

Paddles and Pedals: Do you have land AND sea legs? Show off your paddling skills with canoeing and kayaking. Then hop on a bike and take an overnight trip to Camp Robinwood for some paddleboating fun! Girls will discover the effects of nature while working on the Staying Fit badge. (Note: Girls must be able to show competency in riding a two-wheel bicycle-no training wheels- in order to ride to Camp Robinwood. Non-riders will be driven.)
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 4,7

Amazing Race: Parts of all of your favorite reality shows rolled into one! Spend the week learning special camp skills like orienteering, geocaching, efficient canoeing skills and more. Throughout the week, teams compete in an amazing race through camp: finding clues, solving puzzles and using their newly discovered skills- winners earn the Arnold Cup and all the glory!
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 5,6

Lazy Days: No school means lazy days of hanging out with friends, sleeping in and staying up for those late night snacks and girl talk. Enjoy a late night swim, a kitchen raid, midnight disco and more! Work on the secret society Polar Bear Patch and the Night Owl badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 1,6

Backpacking w/Pumba: This is a two-week extended trip to northern New Mexico including Taos and Red River wilderness areas. This session has an aggressive schedule that is designed to provide challenges and accomplishments for the girls who sign up. Imagine backpacking above tree line and attempting the eight most difficult trailed peak in North America in some of the most scenic areas in the Rockies. A fair amount of sightseeing can be done along our travels. (Girls must be in good physical condition with a sense of adventure and attend the pre-camp meeting with their parent/guardian at the Houston Girl Scout Center on May 5, 2013 from 2-5pm. Girls are required to have a pair of approved, worn in hiking boots. Backpacks and tents are supplied.) Important: Girls must be able to carry a pack that is no more than 25% of their own body weight.
Level:Grade 7-12
Offered Week(s): 1 and 2

Canoe Aides: Would you love to help teach canoeing skills to younger girls? Are you Fundamentals of Canoeing (FOC) certified? Spend the week at the dock working as a canoeing aide! Girls will earn leadership and service hours. Please contact Lisa Cearfoss at Lcearfoss@sjgs.org if you don’t already have the FOC certification.
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Extreme Adventure: For the adventurous camper! How does hiking and biking in the Texas Hill Country sound? Girls will spend a few days at camp, then head to Lake Buchanan and Enchanted Rock for an adventure-packed session sure to thrill and excite! Girls will work on the Naturalist badge.
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 5 and 6

Troop and Family Camping - Cabins: Love to camp but don’t want to plan? This session is all about troops, groups and families! Girls will attend camp with their troops, groups and families. Camp staff will provide the activities, food and fun! Spend your days sampling all the activities camp has to offer like nature hikes, canoeing, crafts, archery, swimming and more! All participants must register and each group must provide the correct ratio of adults.
Level:Family Camping
Offered Week(s): 8

Troop and Family Camping - Tents: Love to camp but don’t want to plan? This session is all about troops, groups and families! Girls will attend camp with their troops, groups and families. Camp staff will provide the activities, food and fun! Spend your days sampling all the activities camp has to offer like nature hikes, canoeing, crafts, archery, swimming and more! All participants must register and each group must provide the correct ratio of adults.
Level:Family Camping
Offered Week(s): 8