Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17 · $450/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17

Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week)

Camp Potomac Woods · $450/week

A half-week overnight camp at Camp Coles Trip for girls to explore nature and animal-themed activities.

▌ Editor's read The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC) website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camp programs, including 'Animal Adventures (Half Week)' as an overnight option for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies. The GSCNC is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2024, indicating compliance with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. The camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital. Google reviews for 'Girl Scout Camp Coles Trip' (one of the GSCNC camp locations) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the fun activities and supportive environment. Social media handles found are @gscnc on Instagram and 'gscnc' on Facebook, both actively promoting camp activities and Girl Scout programs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 12000 Round Hill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
  • Phone: 202-237-1670
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week)

What ages does Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) accept?
Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) cost?
Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week)'s hours?
Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) accredited?
Yes — Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week)?
Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Coles Trip - Animal Adventures (Half Week) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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