Flight Club

Get ready to soar! Girls will explore the science of flight by building rockets, flying kites, and designing paper airplanes. They’ll also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to see real airplanes up close and learn how aviation works in the real world. Through hands-on experiments, girls will discover motion, forces, and teamwork—all while having tons of fun. No experience needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a love of trying new things!

What to Bring

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Health & Permission Form (ONLINE)
- Due 3 weeks prior to event.
Medical Form (PDF)
Complete this form if your Girl Scout requires any medication that was not submitted on the Heath & Permission Form.
Review the Girl Camp Contract and bring a signed copy to check-in.

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Printable PDF

Sack lunch
Reusable water bottle
Backpack/slingbag - Bag to carry all their personal things plus what they accumulate throughout the day
Closed-toe shoes – no sandals, crocs or flip-flops
Sweatshirt to layer over t-shirt - indoor meeting spaces are air conditioned and could get chilly
Sunscreen
SWAPS to trade with other campers
(Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere) Girls don’t need to bring them but it is encouraged as a way to meet friends. Final numbers will be sent via email before the event.

Important Notes

Dress appropriately for the weather – please check the forecast before coming to camp
Sandals/Flip-Flops/ Sleeveless Shirts/Tank Tops
Because the girls are out in the elements during camp, we want to prevent them from getting injured. Sandals/flip-flops aren’t allowed because the ground at camp is uneven. Sleeveless shirts and tank tops aren’t allowed because we don’t want girls getting unnecessary sunburns or bug bites.
No short shirts (tummies need to be covered) or shorty-shorts
Wear comfortable walking, athletic style shoes (closed-toed, closed-top, closed-heeled)
Socks are required with shoes

Remember to mark your name on ALL items brought to camp! Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons is not responsible for lost or damaged items that are brought to camp.

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NOTE: If any of these items are brought to camp, they will be collected and held by the Camp Director until checkout on the final camp day.

Personal electronics, electronic games, etc. (this includes Kindles)
Skirts and dresses for everyday wear
Cell Phones
Girls may NOT bring cell phones or smart watches to this camp. This camp is about disconnecting, making new friends, enjoying activities and exploring the outdoors.

Camp Location Details

Sioux Falls, SD - 6/9/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Tuesday, June 9

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Sioux Falls Regional Airport
2801 N Jaycee Ln, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (Map)
Meet by the Joe Foss Statue in the main foyer. We will start camp promptly at 9:00. If you come after 9:00, you will need to call 605-351-0715 so we can find each other.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 PM

Tea, SD - 6/11/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Thursday, June 11

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport
47010 Great Planes Place, Tea, SD 57064 (Map)
Meet in the Legacy Aviation Building. We will start camp promptly at 9:00.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 PM

Spearfish, SD - 6/18/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Thursday, June 18

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Black Hills Airport/Clyde Ice Field
300 Aviation Place, Spearfish, SD 57783 (Map)
Check in at the Eagle Aviation LLC building. We will start promptly at 9:00.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Thursday, June 18 at 3:00 PM

Watertown, SD - 6/25/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Thursday, June 25

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Watertown Regional Airport
550 Airport Dr, Watertown, SD 57201 (Map)
Check in at the conference room with the airport building. We will start promptly at 9:00.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Thursday, June 25 at 3:00 PM

Grand Forks, ND - 6/30/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Tuesday, June 30

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Gorecki Alumni Center
3501 University Ave Stop 8157, Grand Forks, ND 58202 (Map)
Check in at the Burgum Presidental Suite. We will start promptly at 9:00.
We will be using VR Headsets during the day.At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 PM

Fergus Falls, MN - 7/1/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Wednesday, July 1

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Einar Mickelson Field
500 Airport Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (Map)
Check in inside the front of the building. We will start promptly at 9:00am.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Wednesday, July 1 at 3:00 PM

Minot, ND - 7/8/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Wednesday, July 8

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Minot Airport
305 Airport Road, Minot, ND 58703 (Map)
Check in inside the front of the building. We will start promptly at 9:00am.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Wednesday, July 8 at 3:00 PM

Bismarck, ND - 7/9/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Thursday, July 9

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Bismarck Airport
2301 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504 (Map)
Check in inside the front of the building. We will start promptly at 9:00am.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 PM

Mitchell, SD - 7/15/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Wednesday, July 15

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Mitchell Municipal Airport
5971 Hangar Road, Mitchell, SD 57301 (Map)
Check in inside the front of the building. We will start promptly at 9:00am.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Wednesday, July 15 at 3:00 PM

Pierre, SD - 7/16/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Thursday, July 16

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Mustang Aviation
4000 Airport Road, Pierre, SD 57501 (Map)
Check in inside the front of the building. We will start promptly at 9:00am.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Thursday, July 16 at 3:00 PM

Brookings, SD - 7/28/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Tuesday, July 28

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Brookings Regional Airport
509 W 2nd Street S, Brookings, SD 57006 (Map)
Check in inside the front of the building. We will start promptly at 9:00am. We will be working with the SDSU School of Aviation and will be using Flight Similators.

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Tuesday, July 28 at 3:00 PM

Fargo, ND - 8/4/2026 toggle arrow

Drop off Information

Date: Tuesday, August 4

Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00 AM
Camp starts at 9:00 AM

Address: Fargo Air Museum
1609 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102 (Map)

At drop-off we:

Collect required paperwork—Health and Permission form should be submitted electronically 3 weeks prior to camp.
Collect ALL medications.
Collect cell phones or other elctronics, these are not allowed to be used during camp.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is Tuesday, August 4 at 3:00 PM

General Camp FAQ

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To ensure the camp operates smoothly, we depend on volunteers to enhance campers' experiences. Volunteers support camp staff by offering assistance wherever necessary. Each camp offers various roles based on activities, such as cooks, camp nurses, patrol leaders, and more. If interested in volunteering at a camp, email ge@gsdakotahorizons.org.

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Should a camper become ill or injured at camp, the camp first-aider will administer first aid. If it is deemed necessary, this may include a visit to a local doctor’s office or emergency room after hours.
If a camper requires a long rest period for recovery or she cannot remain at camp, she will be sent home. Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging pickup in a timely manner.
If a camper’s illness or injury is severe, she will be given emergency care at the scene and be transported to the hospital emergency room.
When a camper becomes ill or injured, parents/guardians will be notified of the camper’s condition. In life-threatening situations, treatment will begin before notification.
If your camper is exhibiting symptoms of a contagious illness such as influenza you will be asked to come get your camper immediately.

Homesickness

Being homesick is a completely natural experience and is experienced by all campers on some level. Learning to cope with homesickness is a great life skill to learn, and we are well-equipped to help them through this at camp! Camp volunteers receive guidance on how to help campers cope with homesickness.

You can help your camper cope with homesickness by:

Discussing it with her prior to camp. Encourage her to talk to camp staff about how she is feeling and what she is thinking about camp—both the good and the bad. Role-play at home so she will find it easier to talk about her feelings.
Making her aware of what camp life is like: deep woods, sounds of nature, bugs, platform tents, latrines, outdoor cooking, making new friends, learning new skills, rainy days, sunny days, hot days, bugs and, most of all, fun times.
Encouraging her to bring something familiar from home, such as a favorite stuffed animal, a favorite book or new paperback she has wanted to read, a photo album, or stationery to write letters.
Please do not tell your camper that she can call you or you will pick her up if she becomes homesick. Calling home is often contraindicative and makes the situation worse. Handling homesickness is vital to her development and to learning coping skills. Tell her that you believe in her and know she can do it!

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Refunds
View the cancellation policy.

Pick-Up
If there is a change in who is picking up your camper, notify the camp director or service center.

Late Arrival/Early Release
If for any reason your camper is going to be arriving late or leaving camp early, notify the camp director or service center.

Check-In
Instructions for check-in vary depending on your specific session. You will receive details about check-in from the camp director approximately two weeks prior to your camp session start date.

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If you need to get ahold of your camper, contact the camp director. Contact information will be provided in the camp confirmation email.

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All camps are equipped with a weather radio to monitor any changing weather conditions. In the event of a weather, medical or emergency situation, you will be notified by email and/or phone depending on the severity of the situation.
For weather cancellations, we will post on the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Members Connect Facebook group also.
Camp activities may change due to weather. If the weather is inclement, girls may not be able to participate in activities that are affected by rain, storms and extreme heat.
Activities and schedules will be modified as necessary. When severe weather occurs, all girls are safely moved to a designated building for shelter and activities take place to occupy them, such as singing, dancing or glow party. This helps to ease the girls concerns about the weather and keeps the focus on the fun!