Resident Camp Runels
Pelham, NH
About Camp
Nestled on 300 acres on the shores of Little Island Pond, Camp Runels is the summer home for creative artisans and outdoor adventurers alike. Through our creative arts programs, campers can sample a wide variety of art, including pottery, drama, photography, jewlery-making, painting and more. All programs include swimming, boating, campfires, games, hiking, outdoor cooking, crafts and all that camp has to offer. For additional information: email or call (617) 350-8335.
Open House: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00pm Contact Meghan Schafer for more information
Typical Day at Camp
Each day you'll also spend some time working on your specialty program activities. At least once during your stay at camp you will have the chance to cookout with your unit. The rest of your time at camp will be filled with many different activities. Maybe you'll get creative in arts & crafts, or take aim on our archery range. You'll also get to decide as a group how you want to spend some of your time at camp. More about a typical day at camp (PDF)
About the Directors
Co-Directors, Sarah Leshay and Amy Svedberg met as campers at Girl Scout camp ten summers ago. Both Sarah and Amy believe that Girl Scout camp gives girls a chance to try new activities in a safe and supportive environment, as well as helping to cultivate lifelong friendships. Amy works full-time for Girl Scouts, where she is an Outdoor Program Specialist, running outdoor programs for troops and groups during school year.
More about the directors (PDF)
Sleeping Quarters
Our camps have excellent sleeping quarters that allow campers to be close to nature but still have many comforts of home. Campers live in units that consist of 4-10 of sleeping quarters placed close to each other. Units have between 15 and 30 campers. Girls are placed in units with campers from the same program and age level. Counselors sleep in separate quarters near the girls. Bathrooms are in all units. Click here to see a pictures of Camp Runels sleeping quarters (PDF).
Health & Safety
Camp Runels is an American Camp Associated 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 Pelham 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!