Big Tap Campout - September 26-27, 2026
Time to solve a case at Camp Tapawingo! Search for clues to solve a mystery while experiencing everything camp has to offer. Practice your aim at the archery range, try out canoeing on the lake, create a colorful tie-dyed work of art, and even participate in a mini escape room. Stay the night and participate in classic camp activities like cooking dinner over the campfire, making s'mores, and singing camp songs.
Big Tap Campout
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026
Cam Tapawingo, Metamora
Fee: $20 (Saturday participation)
Optional Overnight Camping
Platform Tent or Cabin - $30
Bring Your Own Tent - $25
Please note: Those wanting to do the climbing wall, zip line, or ride horses or create your own Build-A-Bear® must pre-register online and pay an additional fee per activity. Space is very limited, so register early!
- Bring a sack lunch.
- Fun patch included. Opportunity to work toward badges depends on activities selected.
- Adults must stay with their girls, this is not a drop-off event.
- Adult volunteers needed. Please contact Tiffany Kaufmann at tkaufmann@girlscouts-gsci.org
Registration opens August 5th!
Additional Activities - Advanced Registration
You must register and pay in advance for these activities. Click the link below to register for the session you want. Session fill fast, so register early. Horseback Riding sessions are split into program levels. These will be adhered to. Please do not register for a horseback riding session unless you are in that program level.
Horseback Riding
- Session 1 for Brownie/Junior (10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
- Session 2 for Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
- Session 3 for Brownie/Junior (2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
- Session 4 for Juniors/Cadettes/Seniors/Ambassadors (4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
ZipLine
- Session 1 (10:30 a.m. - Noon)
- Session 2 (Noon - 1:30 p.m.)
- Session 3 (2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- Session 4 (4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Rock Wall
- Session 1 (11:00 a.m. - Noon)
- Session 2 (Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
- Session 3 (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Session 4 (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Build-A-Bear®
- Session 1 - Adventure Bundle (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
- Session 2 - Ultimate Bundle (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
- Session 3 - Adventure Bundle (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- Session 4 - Ultimate Bundle (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- Walk-ins are welcome as time allows
Build-A-Bear® Adventure Bundle ($45) package includes one bear or furry friend for each guest (up to $28), one Girl Scout uniform or clothing intem (up to $12), a fun patch, cub condo, and an activiity.
Build-A-Bear® Ultimate Bundle ($60) package includes one bear or furry friend for each guest (up to $28), one Girl Scout uniform or clothing item (up to $10), a scent, a fun patch, a bear carrier (up to $8) and an activity.
