Camp TAM
Overnight, Mountain and Horse Camp in Swan Valley, ID
Camp TAM is our hub to high adventure and outdoor exploration! Snuggled in the sub-alpine firs and wildflowers of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Camp TAM is a mountain hide-a-way for Girl Scouts to explore nature, connect to the outdoors and discover their strengths. Girls will confidently face outdoor challenges from adventurous backpacking trips to mastering archery and creating delicious meals over the campfire
Hello Campers!
My name is Bubbles, and I am excited be coming back to Camp TAM this summer! As a lifetime Girl Scout and outdoor lover, I am looking forward to being outdoors with you. We have a lot of fun activities planned for this year and I cannot wait to have new adventures this summer. This summers camp sessions are sure to have campers making memories that will ignite your spark and last for years to come.
Outside of camp, I'm a mom, troop leader, and still love the outdoors. I am a Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor and Trainer, Wilderness First Responder, First Aid/CPR Instructor, backpacker, and camper. This May I will also be graduating with degrees in Outdoor Education and Marketing. I cannot wait to see campers at Camp TAM this summer and sharing my love of the outdoors with you!
Summer Camp Sessions - MY26
2026 Horses Only! - July 5 - July 10 
Camp Shutterbug - July 5 - July 10
Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) - July 5 - July 17
Troop & Family Camp - July 10 - July 12
2026 Horse & Summer Camp Fun - July 12 - July 17
Where will my camper eat, sleep and play at camp?
Camp TAM is a remote, rustic camp facility. The dining hall, health center, shower house, camp office and staff cabins have electricity powered by a generator during waking hours. There are flush toilets and running water in the main camp shower house and Unit restrooms.
Meals are shared as a camp in the large timber-built lodge. The tall, open ceiling with skylights makes this a truly special place to gather.
When girls arrive at camp, they will be assigned to a unit. A unit is a group of girls all in the same program and age group. At Camp TAM, campers will sleep in cabins or platform tents. These tents have cots in them for sleeping. Campers may participate in an overnight camping trip in tents, hammocks or sleeping under the stars. Each Unit has an outhouse with flushing toilets and running water.
Council-led overnight camps are designated around single-gender sleeping arrangements. In the instance of a family or Troop camp, where both men and women are present, single-gender or single-family sleeping accommodations will be provided.
Our Camp Counselors sleep in a tent in the same campsite area as their camper however, they do not sleep in the cabin/tent with the campers. This allows campers to build independence with a trusted adult nearby.
During the day, campers will experience morning, afternoon and evening programming including but not limited to campfires, horse-back riding, archery, outdoor cooking, hiking, STEM and arts-and-crafts. Specific sessions also have field trips and themed activities to make their week extra special!
What does a typical day at Camp TAM look like?
7:15am- Wake-up and get ready for the day
8am- Breakfast & Flag
9am- First activity
10:30am- Second Activity
Noon- Lunch
1pm- Rest hour
2pm- Third Activity
3:30pm- Fourth Activity
5pm- Dinner & closing flag ceremony
6:30pm- Campfire or Evening activity or All Camp
8pm- Get ready for bed & showers
9pm- Lights out/ Generator turned off
Who will be supervising my camper?
Safety is our number one priority at Girl Scout camp and we build or health and safety protocols using guidance from the CDC, American Camp Association, and Girl Scouts of USA.
Our talented team of staff and volunteers are interviewed, have background checks through our HR department, and attend training for their specific roles, responsibilities, and program areas. Many of our staff were previously Girl Scouts and campers themselves who bring years of experience to the program.
Girls will attend activities together as a Unit guided by their camp counselors. During the week, there will be times that multiple Units or the entire camp will do activities together such as an all-camp game or campfire programs.
We have a designated Health Supervisor at camp who is responsible for all aspects of health management at camp including dispensing medication, first-aid, and emergency response. All staff hold current First Aid & CPR certifications.
Our Kitchen Manager oversees our menu and food service. Each meal offers well-rounded, child-friendly foods and will include protein, fruits, vegetables, and carbs. For example, we may have pancakes with a side of sausage and fruit for breakfast, grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch and spaghetti for dinner. We offer cereal at every breakfast and salad is available at lunch and dinner.
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