location
Camp Lyle McLeod
July 12th-18th, 2026
Camp Lyle McLeod is located near Tahuya, Washington, in Mason County on the Olympic Peninsula. It’s tucked into a beautiful forest setting on the shores of Lake Bennettsen
Mailing Address
Camper Name, Unit Name
800 Twin Lakes Rd,
Tahuya, WA 98588
driving directions
core activities
Margret Scout:
Here is where your child will learn everything they need to know to survive in the wilderness. Things like how to cook in a dutch oven, and how to tie knots and even how to signal for help. They may even get to swim across the lake (which we do every other year) if they pass the green swim test!
Archery:
Here your child will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn target practice with a bow and arrow. Our highly qualified team will instruct your camper on the safety of this skill and teach them how to count points. At the end of the week, the points will be added up and three campers from each unit will get an arrow for first, second, and third place! This skill is only taught to Pioneer campers and up.
Swimming:
Campers get to cool off in the lake every day during swim time! Our swim area is divided into three sections that gradually deepen, so each camper is placed in a spot that matches their comfort level and swimming ability.
We bring the fun with water toys, lots of laughter, and, every other year, a Margaret Swim across the lake. This swim is a special skill campers work toward and proudly check off as part of earning their Margaret Award, making it a meaningful and memorable camp milestone.
Boating:
Ahoy, campers! Welcome to the boat dock! Here, you’ll learn how to canoe, row, and work together as a team. We’ll start with the basics of paddling and boat safety to make sure everyone feels confident on the water.
Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, you’ll move on to advanced paddling skills like the J-stroke and even learn how to safely switch seats in a boat. Older units will also have the chance to try funyaks and paddleboards.
What’s a funyak? It's a Camp McLeod exclusive and a highlight of every campers week.
See you dockside!
Crafts/Woodcrafts:
The craft lodge is right above the boat dock. The craft volunteers always have cool things like glitter and paint for your camper to decorate their crafts with. They always come up with the coolest activities to introduce to your camper. Every year the crafts change and sometimes they even fit that years camp theme.
At Woodcrafts your camper will get to use tools such as a hammer and nails to make a work of art. Then they will take it up to the craft lodge and decorate it themselves.
Cabins & Lodging
Units
Program aid
PA Application
Ready to develop your leadership skills? As a Program Aid (PA), you'll gain hands-on experience and grow as a young leader. We're excited to have you join us and help shape the future! Please fill out the application so we can place you in the perfect role. Let’s build tomorrow’s leaders today!
Submission Deadline: March 31st
Thank you for your interest, we will not be accepting any more applications for the 2026 camp season
Just a reminder—the PA application is a placement tool and not registration. Be sure to complete your camper’s registration so they don’t miss out on the fun!
Paperwork
Register
Registration for Trail & Sail Community Camp opens February 1st
Spots fill quickly, so be sure to mark your calendars and register early.
Whether you’re a returning camper or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you
for another unforgettable summer at Camp McLeod!
Camper: $225 | Primitive Camper: $235 | PA: $150
Registration Documents:
FAQ
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A week‑long, sleep-away Girl Scout–led resident camp at Camp Lyle McLeod in Bellfair Washington
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Annually held the 3rd week of July. Register your camper here
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Camper check-in times are coordinated with each unit's swim tests. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to complete check-in before your scheduled swim time & follow all directions from volunteers to ensure the process runs smoothly
Families are invited to line up on the road just outside the camp entrance. Cars will be admitted in a drive-through style fashion, prioritized by swim times. If you have campers in multiple units, please arrive at the earliest unit’s drop-off time.
Swim Test Times:
Ark — 2:30 PM
Totem — 3:00 PM
Pioneer — 3:30 PM
Lakeside — 4:00 PM
Yurt Village — 4:30 PM
Hilltop — 5:00 PM
Hacienda: Anytime between 2:30–4:30 PM, Hacienda swim tests on Monday
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Closing flag begins at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 18th and will be followed by camper check out.
We warmly invite parents and guardians to join us for this special closing moment.
The ceremony is a meaningful experience for both campers and their families. Please arrive on time and gather quietly and respectfully at the flag area.
Important: Campers will not be signed out prior to the flag ceremony. Campers remain under the supervision of their unit leaders at all times and may not leave the flag circle until they have been officially checked out after the ceremony.
Only a parent or guardian pre-approved on the camper’s paperwork may sign them out and must present a valid ID at check-out.
Early departures are not permitted. Please plan your Saturday schedule accordingly to ensure your camper can fully participate in the closing ceremony.
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Nope! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to attend Trail and Sail Community Camp.
Campers who aren’t currently registered as Girl Scouts can still join camp. A small, one-time membership fee will be added during registration, which covers them for the entire year.
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February 1st, 2026 at 10 AM—mark your calendar!
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Yes. Trail and Sail welcomes campers of all identities, including transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and queer youth. We follow the inclusivity policies of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, which affirms that all girls—cisgender, transgender, and gender-expansive youth who identify with the Girl Scout experience—are welcome.
Our camp leaders and volunteers are trained on inclusive language, pronoun use, and how to create a supportive, respectful space for all campers. We believe in cultivating a culture of belonging and kindness where every camper feels seen, safe, and celebrated.