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Swimming at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines

Summer Phone (Day Camp): July 5–Aug 12, 508-224-6039
Summer Phone (Resident Camp): July 3–Aug 12, 508-224-2002
Year-Round Camp Questions:  customercare@gsema.org

Address (Day Camp): 360 Mast Road, Plymouth MA
Address (Resident Camp):  190 W. Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA

Directions

There are separate directions for Wind-in-the-Pines day camp and resident camp, and the two camp properties are not connected.

Please do NOT use a GPS or MapQuest to get to camp, as those directions may not work well, and they will likely get you lost on some very remote roads.

Day Camp: Take Route 3 to exit 3. Follow the signs towards Clarke Road at the end of the ramp. At the stop sign ¼-mile up, turn right onto Long Pond Road. Follow Long Pond Road past South High School (on the right). About .4 of a mile past the high school, turn left on Mast Road. Mast Road is a dirt road. The Camp entrance is 1.7 miles down Mast Road on the left, and it is clearly marked.

Resident Camp: Take Route 3 to Exit 3. At the end of the ramp follow the arrow towards Clark Road. At the stop sign, ¼ mile up the road, turn left then immediately right (almost a diagonal) to stay on Clark Road. At the end of the road, ½-mile up, turn left. Go around the bend and the road turns to dirt. Camp is ¼-mile ahead on the right.


Campers will unleash the adventurer within at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in Plymouth—now in its 93rd year! This camp combines adventure sports and beloved camp activities into one unforgettable experience. At Camp WIP, campers can explore swimming, boating, hiking, high and low ropes courses, rock climbing, archery, and more. Plus, they can design their entire program with fellow campers for an authentic camper-led experience!

As we learned in summer 2021, camp can be run during a pandemic. We are excited for the woods to come alive again during Summer 2022 with laughter, fun, adventure, and friendship! Safety is a cornerstone of Girl Scouting. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking special precautions to keep our campers and staff safe and healthy, including increased cleaning measures, reduced capacities, adjusted program and operational procedures, and detailed training for our summer camp and full-time staff. As our regulations are updated, GSEMA will update all procedures and communicate them with families. We are monitoring recommendations from the CDC, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, New Hampshire Department of Health, American Camp Association and GSUSA. Camp plans are subject to change based on all of these factors, but our current plan is to operate camp in summer, 2022, based on the schedules described on our website. Any changes to these schedules will be communicated via our website, email, and social media.

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Day Camp

About

Hours of operation: 9 AM-4 PM

Read about Wind-in-the-Pines Day Camp in our 2022 Camp Guide.

For more information or to schedule a tour, email us. Financial aid is available.

Bus Transportation

All program fees include bus transportation to/from the following towns: Acushnet, Braintree, Carver, Hanover, Kingston, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Rochester, Rockland, Sagamore Beach, Wareham, Weymouth. Check bus stop locations and times on the bus schedule.  

Typical Day

Each day begins with an opening flag ceremony and singing. You'll then enjoy exciting activities including arts and crafts, swimming, sports, and more. The day ends with the traditional flag ceremony.

About the Director

Emily ‘Moo’ Hollstein can’t wait for the upcoming camp season. This will be Moo’s fourth year as Director, but tenth year working at Wind in the Pines Day Camp. Previously she has been a Unit Counselor, Program Director, and Assistant Director here at WIP Day. She believes camp is a place for girls to be genuine and to challenge themselves.  Outside of camp Moo works as a first-grade teacher. She received her degree in education from Bridgewater State University after teaching in Ireland for a semester. At camp Moo loves swimming in Gallows Pond and going all-out for dress up days. She looks forward to meeting new campers this summer and seeing returning campers again. 

Health and Safety

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines is an American Camp Association-accredited camp. This means that every five years, a nationally recognized organization ensures that 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.

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.000) and is licensed by the town of Plymouth, MA.


Resident Camp

About

Read about Wind-in-the-Pines Resident Camp in our 2022 Camp Guide.

For more information, email us. Financial aid is available.

Typical Day

No two days are the same at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines! At the beginning of each session, campers will work with counselors to build a schedule centered around their unit's interests. Counselors will then take the ideas of all the campers and put them together for a great session that combines program specialty areas and the activities you choose!

An emphasis on building friendships, confidence, and leadership skills is incorporated into every activity. At Wind-in-the-Pines each day will be filled with laughter, exploration, and discovery.

About the Director

Colleen “Giggles” Grady is very excited to be returning as Camp Director this summer! This will be her 4th year directing camp. She is dedicated to making camp a “brave space” for girls to try new things, set personal goals, and grow in courage, confidence, and character. She believes camp should be camper-centered, experiential, hands-on, and goal-orientated for all girls.

Entering her 8th summer at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines, Giggles has previously held the positions of unit counselor, leadership director, and assistant camp director. During the school year, Giggles is a middle school music teacher. She earned her BA in Music Education from UMass Amherst, and her MM from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. 

Giggles commits 100% to everything she does, including, but not limited to: singing, dress up days, slime obstacle courses, cookout desserts, rock climbing, sand castles, tie dye, and any other silly and over-the-top activity she can come up with! She is passionate about Girl Scouts and providing girls with new opportunities to grow as individuals in a safe, caring environment. She hopes to meet you this summer!

Sleeping Quarters

Campers who stay at Wind-in-the-Pines will live in platform tents. Each Girl Scout will have a cot with a mattress and small wooden cubby. A bathroom is located near each unit with flush toilets, hand sinks, two shower stalls, 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.

See pictures of Camp Wind-in-the-Pines sleeping quarters.

Health and Safety

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines is an American Camp Association-accredited camp. This means that every three years, a nationally recognized organization ensures that 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.

Camp Wind-in-the-Pines must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.000) and is licensed by the town of Plymouth, MA.

What to Bring

Packing for camp can be very hard if you don’t know what to bring for your stay, especially if you are a first-time camper. If you're wondering what you can and cannot bring to camp, view a complete packing list 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!


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