Secret CA

Secret CA is an optional camp tradition where CAs secretly give small gifts to another CA throughout the week. On Friday, you’ll give your final gift and reveal yourself!

The information you provide about your favorite things will be shared with your unit/camptivity leader, so they can get to know you better and will also be used to help your Secret CA choose gifts for you.

How Secret CA Works

If you choose to participate:

  • Your Secret CA name will be given out at Onsite Training.
  • You’ll receive a list of your SCA’s favorite things to help you come up with ideas.
  • You must give at least 3 gifts on 3 different days during camp.
  • Bring your gifts to the CA Table during check-in or shortly after arriving each day.
  • Clearly label every gift with your SCA’s name AND unit.
  • On Friday, give your final gift in person and reveal yourself!

The goal is to have fun, be creative, and make your SCA feel special—not to give expensive gifts.

$5–$10 TOTAL for the entire week is plenty!

Keep It Simple!

You can use:

  • Dollar store finds
  • Craft supplies
  • Things you already have at home
  • Handmade items
  • Small treats or fun surprises
  • Items from the Camp Store

You are welcome to give something every day, but you are only required to give 3 gifts on 3 different days – you must have given your first gift by Tuesday, so your SCA does not feel forgotten. 

Plan Ahead

Please have your gifts ready before camp begins. Don’t wait until Thursday or Friday to bring everything!** The fun of Secret CA is surprising your SCA throughout the week.

If your SCA will only be attending part of the camp week, you may need to adjust which days you give your gifts. Check with the CA Coordinators if you’re unsure about your SCA’s attendance.

Before You Sign Up…

Secret CA is optional, but once you sign up and receive your assignment at Onsite Training, you are committing to participate for the entire week.

If you don’t think you’ll be able to remember to bring gifts or keep up with the commitment, that’s completely okay, you can still have an awesome week at camp without participating!

The Most Important Rule

**Secret CA is supposed to be FUN!**

If you sign up, make the same commitment to your SCA that you would want them to make to you:

Bring your gifts. Spread a little kindness. Have fun. And don’t forget your SCA!