Welcome to Butano Creek Girl Scout Camp

2016 Dates: 
Session I - 7/9-7/16
Session II - 7/23-30
Session III - 8/6-8/13

2016 Registration

Who are We?

Camp Butano Creek is owned by the Girl Scouts of Northern California.  This summer resident camp program is operated by volunteers within the council, under the supervision of council administration. However, you do not have to be a Girl Scout or even live in Northern California to attend Camp Butano Creek. All girls entering grades 4-12 in the Fall of 2015 are welcome.

Where are We?

Camp Butano Creek is nestled in the wooded foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in San Mateo County. We are located outside the town of Pescadero near Butano State Park. At Butano Creek, campers can explore ocean beaches, adventure into the wonders of a redwood forest, gaze at the night skies, create arts and crafts projects, eat great food and play in the magical places found at the base of majestic redwood trees. Campers sleep either in a modern sleeping shelter or in tents (older campers). Flush toilets and hot showers are provided.

Who are the Staff?

Who are the staff? Our staff members are caring, enthusiastic, well-trained adult volunteers, including troop leaders, moms, creative adults and specially trained young adults. Our counselor-to-camper ratio averages one to five.

What do Campers Do?

Our program is geared toward promoting self-esteem in an outdoor setting, including hiking, cookouts, campfires, arts and crafts, games, singing, science and nature. With the beautiful Pacific coastline just minutes away from our site, we are able to offer exciting and unique marine activities including surfing lessons, kayaking, tide pooling, and backpacking through the coastal mountains. Campers entering 11th or 12th grade may enroll in our Counselor-In-Training program.

What is Included?

Camp fees include all program activities, food, insurance, t-shirt and a camp patch. Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of camper parents.

What are the Health and Safety Standards?

Camp Butano Creek is operated in accordance with Girl Scout U.S.A. Resident Camp standards for health, safety, site, program and personnel. Qualified health supervisors are on site. Special Foods: We are able to accommodate some special dietary needs. Please note any special needs on camper registration form.

Check Out Our Beautiful Camp!

Life is Just Better
at Camp!

We are affiliated with Girl Scouts of Northern California but you do NOT need to be a Girl Scout to attend our camp!

Contact Us!

For more information call Laurie Herbert at (925) 216-4146 or via email at TSClover@aol.com.

Office Mailing Address:
     Camp Butano Creek
     2909 Yorkshire Court
     Pleasanton, CA 94588
Do NOT write to your camper at this address during camp -- she will not receive her mail. 
 
Camp Mailing Address - use this address to write to your camper: 
     Camper Name and unit
     Camp Butano Creek
     P.O. Box 459
     Pescadero, CA 94060

For site reservations by troops or groups, go to the Girl Scouts of Northern California website here.
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