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Camp Casa Mare on Galveston Bay is a tropical paradise for ocean lovers and landlubbers alike. The girlscouts gssjc casa mare campwarm, salty breezes, the call of gulls and the sight of sailboats gliding across the bay provide the perfect setting for seaside fun.

Special interest sessions focus on water sports such as sailing and scuba. A fleet of Sunfish sailboats, Lasers, and sloops provides a challenging experience for those who wish to gain expertise in our Mariner program or just learn basic sailing. There are also many activities for landlubbers such as fencing, sports and drama. In addition to the focus of the session, campers participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, crafts, games, hanging out and making new friends.

Girls staying at Camp Casa Mare live in dormitories. Campers gather in the climate controlled galley/lodge for meals and all-camp assemblies. The galley also houses craft/activity rooms and a display from the camp's rich history.

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

Registration is available online for each week of camp. Register now for Camp Casa Mare!

Please Note: Not all sessions sail. Check to make sure the sessions you are choosing include sailing if this is one of the experiences you are expecting your daughter to have.

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 - 9

Session Descriptions

A Taste of Random: This session is full of surprises! Each day will bring a new adventure and a new field trip off camp property! There's no way to describe this session except for RANDOM! Grab your friends and experience this fun-filled and totally random session!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4,5

Awesome Archers: Are you as brave as Merida? As loyal as Katniss? Come join us this week to learn everything there is to know about archery and become an arrow expert! With your new found skills, you just might be in the next summer Olympics!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 6

Camp like a Girl (J-1) (J-2) (J-3): Camp YOUR way! Girls will spend the week selecting each and every activity they do! Love the water? Visit our pool or the bay! 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 closing night. Girls will work on portions of the Amuse Journey as they learn about roles, costumes, set, design and more!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2

Dirt, Grime, Grease and Slime: 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 girls will work towards the Junior Girl Scout Way badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4

Fencing: Spend the week learning this fast-paced, exciting sport! As you challenge your opponents, electronic equipment will keep track of who’s winning the battle. Professional instructors will teach you the finer points of lunging, footwork and blade work. Try out your new skills in a fencing tournament and round out the week with other camp activities. All protective equipment and fencing gear will be provided for the session. (Girls must bring tank tops or thin T-shirts, and loose fitting long pants to wear under the fencing gear.)
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2

Glitzy Glamour: Who said you have to rough it at camp? Learn about make up application, skin and nail care, massage therapy, relaxation and yoga as you create your new style. Try some aroma therapy and make a cool decorative candle while working on the Staying Fit badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 1,4

Junior Olympian: Get ready for the Camp Casa Mare Olympics! Develop personal skills and team work by joining in a variety of water- and land-based games throughout the week. With an emphasis on fun and team spirit, teams may choose to sample volleyball, soccer, archery, canoeing, swimming, bicycling, and more as they work towards the Practice with a Purpose badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 5

Jurassic Juniors: This week is full of prehistoric fun! Girls will learn about dinosaurs through this fun and exciting session! Try your hand at digging out your own fossils during the dino-dig portion of the session. When you're done reconstructing your dinosaur, visit the new Hall of Paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science - their very own Jurassic Park!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 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 4-5
Offered Week(s): 5,7

Owl Prowl: Are you a night owl? Spend the week staying up late to explore the wonders of camp, roast marshmallows for s’mores, tell stories and visit the lodge for some late night activities.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 6

Play by the Bay: Enjoy team sports by the cool bay breeze. Freshen up your soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball skills, or enjoy the splash from a game of water-balloon volleyball. Campers will also choose other activities to complete their busy week as they work on the Staying Fit badge, Practice with a Purpose badge and the Bull’s-eye certificate.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4

Space Out: Grab your gear and head for the stars in this fun packed week of adventure! Take a trip to the Challenger Center on a mission to Mars, then head to Space Center Houston and Mission Control! Work with astronomers and astronauts, and find your place in the cosmos!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2

Water Works: Cool off this summer while working towards the Staying Fit badge. Play a game of water volleyball with your team, get in shape with a Tae Bo or aqua - aerobics workout and of course - have plenty of fun splashing in the pool and keeping cool.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2

Water Works: Cool off this summer while working towards the Staying Fit badge. Play a game of water volleyball with your team, get in shape with a Tae Bo or aqua - aerobics workout and of course - have plenty of fun splashing in the pool and keeping cool.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 6

Camp Like a Girl (C-1): Camp YOUR way! Girls will spend the week selecting each and every activity they do! Love the water? Visit our pool or the bay! 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

Fencing: Spend the week learning this fast-paced, exciting sport! As you challenge your opponents, electronic equipment will keep track of who’s winning the battle. Professional instructors will teach you the finer points of lunging, footwork and blade work. Try out your new skills in a fencing tournament and round out the week with other camp activities. All protective equipment and fencing gear will be provided for the session. (Girls must bring tank tops or thin T-shirts, and loose fitting long pants to wear under the fencing gear.)
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 2

Ur Space: Learn how to safely create your own webspace and blog. Incorporate digital photography, graphics and more! Top off the week by working with your new network of friends at camp to create a Camp Casa Mare newsletter all while working towards the Netiquitte badge.
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 1

Creative Cooking: Ingredients: Step 1: Take a handful of Junior Girl Scouts. Step 2: Add a bundle of mouth- watering, taste-tempting treats. Step 3: Don’t forget an enthusiastic, experienced instructor to show you how it’s done. Directions: Bring all the steps together and blend for a fabulous cooking class! Cooking time: Allow one week for completion of the Simple Meals Badge for Cooking.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 7

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): 2

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): 7

Open Sail - Beginners: Sail along together, sail along the bay! You’ve shared and we’ve listened! This open sail session is available to girls who have completed RCBS and would like to spend some quality sailing time. Girls can work on their skills in hopes of progressing in the Mariner program or, simply relax on the bay and enjoy the week! The choice is yours!
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 1

Paddle Princess: Love the water but not a sailor? Try your hand at becoming a paddle princess! Girls will spend their days learning the exciting skill of sea kayaking and participate in a sea kayak race and scavenger hunt. When you're not on the bay, try pedaling one of our bikes around! Girls will work toward their Outdoors badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 4,5

Pirates Plunder: Camp rules apply to all- except for PIRATES! Come join your friends for a week of rule- bending fun! Bring your iPods, hair straighteners and blow-dryers, wear a full face of make up every day if you’d like- after all, you are a pirate! Discover treasure in the galley during your late night treasure hunt, spend your days hanging out with your friends or maybe attending a session or two. Trade your pirate treasure in for a limo ride and dinner out on the town!
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 1,2,6,7

Project Runway: Make it work! Join your friends as you learn the basics for making some of the hottest fashion accessories and jewelry. Girls will also be given the opportunity to create their own look for a final day fashion show. Sewing machines, fabric and fun provided. Fashionistas will have a blast working towards the Financial Literacy badge and learn how they could turn their skills into some extra spending money.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 5,6

Robotics: Did you enjoy the movie Wall-E? Ever dream of owning your own robot? Join us for a week of electric fun where you’ll build your own robot and discover the science behind moving machines, gears and motors. Also, test your hand on the LEGO mindstorm robots!
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 4

Taste of Sailing: No sailing experience is required! This session will introduce you to many aspects of sailing including knot tying, semaphore and nautical terms. Top off the week as you set sail on a Sunfish with an experienced skipper! Send copies of the Level IV swim card after registration. No placement will occur until a copy of the certification is received. Safe Boating Tests will be administered on site. Participants must be able to pass the Safe Boating Test to continue in the session.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 4

Uncovering the Evidence: Do some of your favorite TV shows include crime scene tape, dusting for fingerprints and analyzing blood splatter? Do you ever wonder about the science behind forensics or what goes into planning forensics shows? Join us for this week of camp to take part in a mystery and help us solve the case! Girls will work on their Investigation badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 1

Red Cross Basic Sailing: (2 week session) Do you dream of sailing off into the sunset? Sailing can be exciting, invigorating, relaxing or challenging. Get started by completing the Red Cross Basic Sailing course at Camp Casa Mare! Learn how to rig a sailboat, forecast the weather and sail safely on the open water. That’s right - you can learn to sail this summer! Girls must be at least 11 years old and submit a copy of their Red Cross Level IV Swim Card and Safe Boating Test Card after their registration. No placement will occur until a copy of the certification is received. Note: To earn the Red Cross Basic Sailing certification, girls must successfully complete both the written exam and water requirements.
Level:Grade 7-12
Offered Week(s): 2 and 3

Sunfish Mate: (2 week session) Are you ready for more sailing? Master sailing solo, and work towards your Sunfish Mate and Sailing Fundamentals ratings. When you’re not on the water, take some time to enjoy other traditional camp activities. To complete the sailing certifications, girls must earn the required service hours. Certifications will be held with the sailing program until service hours are completed. Must have Red Cross Level IV swim card, GSSJC Safe Boating Card, Red Cross Basic Sailing. Participants must also have a minimum of six sessions (equal to 20 hours of “tiller time”) with the Mariner program. Please submit copies of all certifications after your registration. No placement will occur until a copy of the certification is received.
Level:Grade 7-12
Offered Week(s): 4 and 5

Sailing Aides: Do you love to help teach sailing skills to younger girls? Do you have at least a Mate rating? Spend the week at the dock working as a Sail Aide! Girls will earn leadership and service hours.
Level:Grade 8-12
Offered Week(s): 1,2,3,4,5,8

Beach Bums: Grab your flip flops and sunscreen - we’re headed to the beach! Explore different beaches, and visit the local park to take a trip down the water slides! This session is full of fun in the sun so don’t forget your shades!
Level:Grade 9-10
Offered Week(s): 5

Advanced SCUBA: Are you PADI* certified? If so, join us for an awesome open water experience. Our friends at Maximum Scuba will take the girls on underwater adventures in both Clear Lake and the Galveston Bay. Girls will be able to put their skills to good use and explore the world below the surface!
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 7

Camp Like a Girl (S/A - 1): Camp YOUR way! Girls will spend the week selecting each and every activity they do! Love the water? Visit our pool or the bay! 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 9-12
Offered Week(s): 3

CIT: Are you a camping pro? Do you dream of the day when you can become a counselor? If so, this session is for you! Girls will spend two weeks visiting all three of the GSSJC resident camps and learn valuable skills that could help them earn a job! Trained CITs are allowed to work at camp starting at the age of 17, so what are you waiting for? Join the team!
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 1 and 2

Open Sail Advanced: Sail along together, sail along the bay! You've shared and we've listened! This open sail session is available to girls who have completed Sunfish Mate and would like to spend some quality sail time. Girls can work on their skills in hopes of progressing in the Mariner program or simply relax on the bay and enjoy the week! The choice is yours!
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 8

SCUBA: Discover a whole new world under the sea, filled with new colors, shapes, textures and creatures. Become a certified scuba diver and escape to a peaceful place to renew your energy and excite your senses. This course will give girls an internationally recognized and open water scuba certification upon completion of the required skills. Study diving physics, physiology, medicine, environment and safety. Train in the classroom, pool and an off-site open-water environment. All gear is included. Girls must have a Red Cross Level V Swim card. Girls must pass both a written and skills test to receive certification. Parents must fill out a separate liability form included in the confirmation packet. For health and safety reasons, girls with tubes in their ears or asthma are not eligible for this course.
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 1

Seafarers: (2 week session) Seafarers, sail to your heart's content at Camp Casa Mare! Sail out to enjoy a picnic lunch, tehn take a break from camp and head to Galveston for a few days to visit Moody Gardens and the Strand before returning to camp to continue the tradition of designing a Seafarer banner! Girls must have a minimum of a Sunfish Mate rating as of January 1, 2013 and have attended at least one intro Weekend or Mariner Weekend since earning Sunfish Mate. A copy of your rating must be sent after registration. No placement will occur until a copy of the rating is received.
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 6 and 7