Welcome to Camp Maude Eaton
Day Camp, Andover MA

Camp Maude Eaton is located in Andover, MA on Pomps Pond. For 67 years girls ages 6 –16 have spent their summers here, swimming, making new friends, and singing around the campfire. Camp Director Peg “Lucky” Juppe, returns for her 6th summer, and her 23rd year as a Girl Scout. Peg is a classroom teacher, Adventure Ropes Course Facilitator, and Outdoor Educator; her camp counselors are teachers, parents, students, and Girl Scout volunteers. Meet the Camp Director A Typical Day at Camp Maude Eaton What to Bring to Camp Comments From Last Summer's Campers and their Parents The 2007 Camp Maude Eaton Brochure Online Camp Registration The 2007 Camp Maude Eaton Health Form Frequently Asked Questions   The current weather at Maude Eaton is...
Meet the Camp Director Camp Director “Lucky”, returns for her 6th summer, and her 23nd year as a Girl Scout. Lucky is a classroom teacher, Adventure Ropes Course Facilitator, and Outdoor Educator. Learn a little more about Lucky in our interview with her. 1. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Yellow because it reminds me of a sun shiny day at camp. But we still play on rainy days too! 2. Do you have a favorite campfire food? S'mores- What's better than that over a campfire but the marshmallows have to be lightly toasted - golden brown! 3. What is your favorite camp song? My favorite song is Thunderation! I love the way it starts off softly and at the end we are really loud!

4. What is the reason you come to camp every summer?
I enjoy camp so much and I always feel like a first time camper! I love Camp Maude Eaton! The property, the Scouts, and the Staff. My summer would not be complete without time spent at camp!

5. What is the best weather you would hope to have at camp?
Nice, warm (not too hot) sunny days.

6. What is an outdoor activity that you enjoy doing?
Archery is one of my favorite activities. One time, I actually shot a bull's eye and earned one of CJ's Bull's Eye Pins!

7.Which do you prefer, sunrises or sunsets?
I love them both- what a wonderful gift!

8. What is the one thing every camper needs to bring to camp with them?
I hope each camper will bring a sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things.

9.Tell us about your favorite thing to do on a rainy day at camp.
I love to watch the girls float boats in puddles! I often join them in the puddles too!!

10. How do you like to spend the night at camp, in a lodge or in a tent?
In a tent!

11. What is your favorite wild animal?
Turtle

12. What is your favorite outdoor place to be?
I love Maude Eaton but if not at camp then I’d like to be at the ocean! I find the ocean very calming.

13. What is your best memory from camp as a camper?
My best memory about being a camper is spending time with my friends at camp.

14. If you could have superhero powers, what powers would you want to have?
Since I am only 5 feet tall, I think I would like to have the super power of being able to grow. I'd be a gentle giant!

What to Bring to Camp

Please put your name on everything, and pack in a backpack!

What to bring:
Swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen
Non-perishable Lunch (an ice pack or
frozen juice box keeps it cool.)
Water shoes for boating
Water bottle
Sweater or Light Jacket and/or Raingear
(but not an umbrella)
Insect Repellent (stick or lotion)
Hat with a visor

What should my daughter bring for lunch?
The camp provides cool water for girls to drink all day long, so be sure your daughter packs a re-fillable water bottle to carry with her. Her lunch should be filling enough for a long day of activities, and should be in a cooler bag or not need refrigeration, as no refrigeration is available at camp. If she would like a drink other than water, pack that for her as well. Juice boxes can be frozen, and will melt during the day to help keep her lunch cool You might also want to include snacks for the morning and afternoon to keep her fueled for the day.

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME
Gum, candy, soda
Electronics: cell phones, pagers, CD players
Pets or animals
Weapons or illegal substances
Items of great personal or financial value

GSSSC is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen property or personal equipment. Lost and Found is held two weeks, then donated to a charitable organization.

A Typical Day at Camp Maude Eaton

9:00 Arrive at camp! Campers come by bus, or are dropped off*

Opening Flag Ceremony (Units take turns conducting the ceremony each day), Announcements, Theme activity, Challenge of the Day

9:15 Program Areas Units of girls and their counselors swim, boat, go to arts and crafts, do nature activities, work on badges, practice outdoor skills, go on a hike, etc. Activities are planned by the girls.

12:00 Lunch Campers bring their lunches, and each unit has a shaded area with picnic tables where they eat together. Once a week, campers will plan a cookout lunch they’ll prepare together over a campfire.

12:45 Afternoon Programs Special theme events, All-camp challenges and games, Individual choice activities, etc.

3:30 Closing Flag Ceremony and end-of the-day events awards, announcements, or celebrations

4:00 Head for home campers leave on bus, or are picked up*

What are some Special Theme Events?
Every week has a theme. For example, during “Pirates” week, girls might plan a boating relay race and water activities for an afternoon, or have a treasure hunt challenge throughout the camp.

What are Individual Choice Activities?
These are also called “Scatters”. Since so much of camp is planned by the unit, or group of girls, scatters are a chance for individual girls to spend time doing special activities that she might enjoy. She might choose to spend the scatter period at Arts and Crafts,. While others from her unit might choose to be at the waterfront.

If girls plan the activities, who leads them?
Our staff are trained to help girls carry out their program ideas. At program areas such as the waterfront, the lifeguards supervise all the activities; if the girls have planned to work on a badge, the unit counselors supervise and gather materials. There are also activities during the day that are planned by the staff, such as swimming lessons and nature programs.

*Extended day hours begin at 7:30am, and end at 5:30pm. Girls in extended day do additional crafts and activities until 9am. Fee required.

What People are Saying About Camp Maude Eaton

Maude Eaton campers say:

Crazy Hair day was my favorite.

I loved that I got to cook outdoors!

The Teddy Bear Campout was fun!

Every day you get off the bus and can't wait to tell your mom everything you did at camp that day!

Parents of Maude Eaton campers say:

The staff were friendly and professional, and helped my daughter feel comfortable from the first day.

Camp was a tremendously positive experience for my daughter, and she tried new activities every day.

My daughter is quiet, so it made me happy when she was able to connect socially with the girls in her unit and she came home happy!

Camp Maude Eaton is a "true camp", with traditional swimming, hiking, and outdoor cooking - just like the camp I went to as a girl!

My daughter had a great time and we are so very glad we sent her to Girl Scout camp!