You Make it Happen
Novato Girl Scout Day Camp at Stafford Lake is 100% volunteer-run. From planning to execution, it takes a dedicated group to deliver a quality program that brings smiles to more than 250 girls, Our camp takes a team approach to developing programs and systems to ensure smooth operations. No experience is necessary, training is provided!
Volunteer opportunities include (for the full list, go here):
All onsite camp volunteers must be registered members of Girl Scouts, with a current background check on file. Please visit https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/join-girl-scouts/become-a-girl-scout.html to begin the process. All onsite volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID or provide a negative COVID test before camp.
Your commitment to volunteer at Novato Girl Scout Day Camp will allow more girls to enjoy the camp experience! Please register yourself as a volunteer today! It's not too late if the registration deadline has already closed! Contact us for assistance.
Volunteer opportunities include (for the full list, go here):
- Unit Leaders: Working as a team of 2-3 adults, our unit leaders guide a group 16-25 campers (depending upon the age level) through their daily activities for the week. Units are divided into age-groups, and each group has assigned daily activities. Camp aides (girls aged 13-18) assist leaders in the unit.
- Crafts Team: Volunteers team up to run a craft station at camp. The crafts team helps to develop craft workshops, prepare materials and guide campers through completion of their craft.
- Cooking Team: Assist the Cooking Manager in the "kitchen" area at camp as units prepare meals daily. Oversee the safe and clean use of cooking supplies, assist with shopping, and help maintain the equipment.
- Program Team: Lead or assist with leading a program workshop related to the annual camp theme. Help prepare materials for that workshop.
All onsite camp volunteers must be registered members of Girl Scouts, with a current background check on file. Please visit https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/join-girl-scouts/become-a-girl-scout.html to begin the process. All onsite volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID or provide a negative COVID test before camp.
Your commitment to volunteer at Novato Girl Scout Day Camp will allow more girls to enjoy the camp experience! Please register yourself as a volunteer today! It's not too late if the registration deadline has already closed! Contact us for assistance.
2026 Training Schedule for Stafford Lake Day Camp
Training Description |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Max Training Hours Earned |
Additional Notes |
Program Aides Meeting |
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 |
6:00PM to 7:30PM |
All Saint's Lutheran |
1.5 Hours |
Required for Aides |
Welcome to Camp! |
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 |
6:00PM to 8:00PM |
Online / Zoom |
2 Hours |
Required for all new adults, recommended for 1st year Aides. |
What to Expect at Camp |
TBD |
TBD |
Stafford Lake Park |
2 Hours |
Required for all first year adults. |
Team Meetings/Day Camp Operations |
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
6:00PM to 8:00PM |
All Saint's Lutheran Church |
2 Hours |
Required for all adults and Aides. |
How to Cook at Camp / Lanyard Training |
Sunday, June 28, 2026 |
2:00PM to 4:00PM |
2072 Hatch Rd. |
2 Hours |
Recommended for all adults and Aides. |
On Site Orientation |
Friday, July 10, 2026 |
4:00PM to 6:00PM |
Stafford Lake Park |
2 Hours |
Required for all adults and aides |
PROGRAM AIDES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE ADULT TRAININGS
First year volunteers require 18 hours of training or training credits.
Second year volunteers require 15 hours of training or training credits.
Third year (or more) volunteers require 12 hours of training or training credits.
Volunteers complete remaining training hours online through the Girl Scout Volunteer Learning Portal: https://training.gsnorcal.org/login/index.php
First year volunteers require 18 hours of training or training credits.
Second year volunteers require 15 hours of training or training credits.
Third year (or more) volunteers require 12 hours of training or training credits.
Volunteers complete remaining training hours online through the Girl Scout Volunteer Learning Portal: https://training.gsnorcal.org/login/index.php