We’re excite to see you at Twilight Camp 2025: Twilight at the State Fair! Camp runs Monday, July 21 – Thursday, July 24 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Part, hosted by Girl Scout volunteers in Chanhassen, Chaska, New Brighton and surrounding communities. We’re 100% volunteer run - spending our vacation hosting camp. Thanks for your patience and support!
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What to Bring to Camp
What to Bring to Camp
Everything should fit in a backpack you can carry on your own.
Brown bag dinner (every day)
Reusable water bottle (required)
Swimsuit (wear under clothes) + towel + change of underwear
Camp T-shirt (you’ll receive it on Monday)
Closed-toe shoes with socks (we walk a lot)
Sunscreen & bug spray (applied at home)
Rain gear (camp is rain or shine)
Optional: Jacket/hoodie, sit-upon, hat, sunglasses
Please do not bring electronics, toys, flip-flops, cash, or trading cards.
Phones should remain packed and powered off—campers who need assistance should let their Caddies know - they will have Headquarters contact parents and caregivers.
Late Arrival / Early Departure / Absent
Late Arrival / Early Departure / Absent
Late Arrival: Check in at Headquarters (HQ), we’ll escort you to your Unit.
Early Departure: Tell your Caddies at check-in, they'll bring you to HQ.
Absences: Email us at info@twilghtcamp.org
Driving to Lake Minnewashta Park
Driving to Lake Minnewashta Park
Parking: Park in the large gravel lot in front of Headquarters (main shelter)
Campers: Check in at the Ceremony Circle - look for camper's Unit number.
Caddies: Sign yourself in at Caddie Corner.
Volunteers: Check in children, then sign yourself in at Headquarters (HQ).
Siblings: Check in at Sibling Care near the Volleyball Court at HQ
Sign Out: Sign your Camper out after Closing Ceremonies.
New Brighton Bus
New Brighton Bus
Taking the bus? You’ll drop off and sign in your Girl Scout at the bus pickup location each day. A volunteer parent will assist with sign-in/sign-out, collect any medications, and help answer questions. We meet at the Highview Middle School bus parking lot (near the sports fields) and travel together to Lake Minnewashta Park, returning each evening.
New Brighton Bus Drop-Off
Highview Middle School
2300 7th St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Drop-Off: 12:30 pm
Pick-up: 8:30 pm
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
We'll spend each day in one of the themed Program Sites (picnic shelters). We'll do crafts and games, outdoor activities, and swim each day.
1:45 pm: Camper Check-In at the Ceremony Circle
2:00 pm: Opening Flag Ceremony, Announcements
2:15 pm: Program Site, Activities for the Day
7:15 pm: Closing Ceremonies (families welcome)
7:45 pm: Sign out and Camper pick-up.
New Brighton families please see the New Brighton Bus details below.
Program Sites
You'll spend each day at a different Program Site (picnic shelter)
SITE 2 | HILLTOP – "Northwoods" – Try log rolling, make wire stars, enjoy Minnesota Hotdish, build a pool noodle log cabin
SITE 3 | BIG OAK – "Midway" – Build a State Fair ride, play midway games, make marshmallow shooters
SITE 4 | TRAILSIDE – "International Bazaar" – Try drumming, make a Japanese craft, snack on Latin/Caribbean fruit, and play cricket
SITE 5 | LAKEVIEW – "Agriculture" – Build a farm animal habitat and snack, create seed (bead) art, and complete your farm chores.
What Happens at Twilight Camp?
What Happens at Twilight Camp?
Watch the slideshow below, narrated by Brownie Scout and Twilight Camp Veteran Abby, to see examples of the activities we did at past years in camp. (Abby is now a school teacher, which she attributes to her time attending Twilight Camp as a child.)
Medication, Weather, Camp Policies
Medication, Weather, Camp Policies
Scheduled Medications: Bring prescription meds that need to be taken during Camp to the First Aid station. Caddies will escort campers when it's time to administer them.
Emergency/As-Needed Medications: Turn in Inhalers, EpiPens, or PRN meds to the Unit Caddies at check-in. They’ll be carried with the Unit in a readily accessible container. If your camper typically carries her own inhaler or similar, that’s fine—just let the Caddies know.
Camper Behavior: All campers are expected to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law, treating others with kindness, respect, and helpfulness. If a camper struggles to meet behavior expectations, we may ask for early pick-up and/or limit their participation.
Weather: Camp is held rain or shine! We carry on with normal activities during rain and seek shelter during brief storms. If severe weather develops, we’ll contact all families with early dismissal instructions. We updated our processes after last year’s big storm to ensure a smooth process.
Illness: Please do not send your child to camp if they’re feeling unwell. We will call for pickup if symptoms appear during the day. We encourage daily at-home health checks and following current health provider recommendations.
Sign-Out: A caregiver must sign out the camper at pick-up. Please share this with anyone who may be picking her up.
Email info@twilightcamp.org with questions.
Twilight Camp serves Girl Scouts in Eastern Carver County, New Brighton, and surrounding areas in Minnesota.
Twilight Camp is 100% volunteer planned and run. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering at info@twilightcamp.org.
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