The Great Banan-O-Rama

Nov. 13-15, 2026

Camp Butano Creek in Pescadero

Interested in planning events? Join the Older Girl Committee!  Sign up here: Mid-Pen Older Girl Committee

Join us for a fun weekend of outdoor experiences giving Girl Scouts the opportunity to unplug and learn new skills in a safe, girl-led environment.  Fall Camporee is a chance for young Girl Scouts to get their first outdoor experience, and a place for experienced Girl Scouts to share their skills. It's a great time camping, cooking, celebrating old and creating new traditions, and having fun together.  Overnight camping is highly recommended, but attending during the day only on Saturday is an option. 

Gru’s Anti-Villain League (AVL) has recruited the Girl Scouts for a top-secret training operation! Mischievous Minions have taken over camp, leaving behind a trail of wacky challenges. To prove they have what it takes to be elite AVL secret agents—and to help keep the Minions from causing complete chaos—Scouts must earn their "Minion Mastery" credentials by completing a series of high-energy training modules throughout the weekend.  

For this top-secret training weekend, you will get to choose your own path to earning your Minion Mastery credentials. You can test your marksmanship at Agility & Precision (Archery - JCSA), tackle team challenges on the Despicable Obstacle Course, or crack codes during Gru’s Blueprint Search and the high-stakes Escape Room & Knot-Tying Box. If you love the outdoors, sharpen your field skills with Vector’s Wilderness Trek, build camp headquarters in Minion Shelters, master pioneering at the Bananaknot Workshop, and stay safe with Freeze Ray First Aid. When you need a creative or scientific break, head over to Super-Villain Gadgetry to craft your gear, launch high-altitude distress signals at Kevin’s Signal Flare Water Rocket Launch and STEM activities, and cap off your day by whipping up delicious, fire-pit treats at El Macho’s Secret Recipe. Get ready to pick your favorite missions and help us keep the Minions under control!

Schedule Overview

Camping: Friday Nov. 13, 5pm - Sunday Nov. 15, 12:30pm 

Day Only Option: Saturday from 9:30am-4:45pm

Friday: Karaoke and practicing your skit in the Dining Hall

Saturday: El Macho’s Secret Recipe (Outdoor Cooking & Campfire Snacks), Agility & Precision (Archery - JCSA), Despicable Obstacle Course (Team Building), Gru’s Blueprint Search (Scavenger Hunt), Vector’s Wilderness Trek (Hiking), Bananaknot Workshop (Knots & Lashings), Super-Villain Gadgetry (Crafts), Minion Shelters (Tent Building), Escape Room & Knot-Tying, Freeze Ray First Aid, Kevin’s Signal Flare Water Rocket Launch and STEM activities  Free time, Campfire Program and more activities that haven't been finalized.

Sunday: Free Time: have breakfast, pack up, clean your campsite.

RSVP and submit payment by November 1st

Details & How to Register

**Financial aid is available. Please reach out to program@midpengirlscouts.org for more information. You can also pay with Council Credits from past Fall Product or Cookie sales. See the forms section of the payment page.

Only complete the registration form once. If you need to make changes, email them to gstroop61742@yahoo.com.

SCHEDULE & DETAILS: Details: The Great Banan-O-Rama Camporee 2026 doc. 

REGISTRATION FORM: Register soon to secure your workshops and cabin choices: The Great Banan-O-Rama Camporee 2026 Registration

Is your troop interested in doing more?  We are looking for a troop to lead Saturday Campfire S'mores.  Your troop can also sign up to do opening and/or closing ceremony. We have the tools to teach you.

Interested in fundraising for your troop?  Sign up to cook for camp.  Your troop can sign up to cook a meal for camp and charge an additional fee.  

Reach out to Heather if interested and sign up here: Troop Sign-Ups

Older Girl Committee Fall Camporee Meeting

Wednesday, October 13th, 7-8pm

Location: TBD

We will be deciding the crafts and team challenges

Interested in joining the Older Girl Committee?  Sign up here: Mid-Pen Older Girl Committee