Resident Camp Wind-in-the-Pines
Plymouth, MA
About Camp
Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, located in historic Plymouth is our premier adventure sports camp for girls in New England. Our site features a state-of-the-art challenge and adventure facility with a 20 foot rock face climbing wall in an air-conditioned tower. An outdoor challenge course, bouldering cave, and 35 foot high ropes course complete the first and best challenge-focused camp owned by any girls' organization in the area. Girls also head out from Wind-in-the-Pines to the island of Martha's Vineyard for programs operated at a Girl Scout-owned property. Wind-in-the-Pines is also ideal for first time campers because of our unique two-night sampler experience.
For additional information: email or call (617) 350-8335.
Typical Day at Camp
No two days are the same at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines!At the beginning of each session campers work together with help from their counselors to build their own schedule centered around their interests. Counselors will then take the ideas of all the campers and put them together for a great session at camp that combines program specialty areas and the activities the girls choose to do! An emphasis on building friendships, confidence and leadership skills are incorporated in every activity. At Wind-in-the-Pines each day will be filled with laughter, exploration and discovery.
More about a typical day at camp (PDF)
About the Director
This will be Rebecca "Zazu" Anderson's first summer as director or Camp Wind-in-the-Pines and her 15th summer on staff at Girl Scout camp. She has previous experience as a counselor, program director and camp director. Zazu believes that camp is a place where girls can try new things, take on challenges and learn more about the world around them. Her favorite camp activities include cooking over a fire, boating, working on the ropes course, and going on the occasional day trip. During the school year, Zazu is the lead teacher of the adolescent section at a residential/day treatment school for students with special needs, and she works as a facilitator for a variety of GSEM outdoor programs. Zazu holds a B.A. in English Literature and Elementary Education from St. Michael's College as well as a M.Ed. in Special Education and a CAGS in Education Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State University. Zazu is looking forward to a great summer at camp and the opportunity to learn more about the traditions that made WIP special.
Sleeping Quarters
Campers who stay at Wind-in-the-Pines will live in platform tents. There are 3-5 girls in each tent. Each girl will have a cot with a mattress and small wooden cubby. A bathroom is located near each unit with flush toilets, handsinks, and electricity. Hot showers are located in the central shower house. Each unit has a fire pit for cookouts. Counselors stay in quarters with other staff right by the campers' quarters. Each unit has a covered pavilion for rainy day space. Bug netting and poles can be purchased from the Trading Post.
Click here to see a pictures of Camp Wind-in-the-Pines sleeping quarters (PDF).
Health & Safety
Camp Wind-in-the-Pines is an American Camp Association accredited camp. This means that a nationally recognized organization comes in every 3 years to make sure everything we do (from the meals we serve to the programs we plan) is done in a safe way. By selecting an ACA accredited camp you can be assured your camper is safe.Our camp is also licensed by the Plymouth Board of Health. The local Board of Health has separate local and state standards of health and safety with which we comply.
What to Bring to Camp
Packing for camp can be very hard if you don’t know what to bring or not bring for your stay, especially if you are a
first time camper. If you are wondering what you can and can not bring to camp, simply click here for a full packing list (PDF) that will work for all our camp programs. We recommend packing in a camp trunk that can fit under your bed or a soft duffle bag. Please label EVERYTHING with your full name. Visit the Girl Scout Shop for camping essentials!