Get ready to preheat the oven, pull out the cookie sheets and decorating tips, and enter

The Christmas in the Camp Gingerbread House Contest. 

Camp Guyasuta invites scout troops, packs, and dens

(Sorry, no individual submissions) to participate

 Gingerbread House Display and Contest by building your own edible house.

All houses will be on display at Christmas in the Camp at Camp Guyasuta on  
Saturday, November 28, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Houses can be constructed of any safe materials.

To participate in this, register by November 14
Judging will be done by those attending the event!

BASE:      
The structure should be constructed on a sturdy base (heavy cardboard, foam core, or wood, depending on weight. If using cardboard, cover the base with aluminum foil to prevent moisture from the icing from soaking into it.

BASE SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 15” X 15” 

STRUCTURE:      
The structure cannot exceed two feet in height. Single structures with minimal yards are easier to view in our display.  Due to the weight of the decorated house and environmental conditions in the display areas, we suggest always building a support infrastructure. This can be constructed from foam core or heavy cardboard, using a substantial amount of Royal Icing as “glue”. The combination of heat, moisture, and weight will cause them to deteriorate if there is insufficient support or icing.   No battery or electric components should be included in the structure.   Any inedible decorative objects included with your entry will NOT be returned at the end of the display. We cannot accept structures made with egg or butter icings as they quickly turn rancid and soften, causing the structure to disintegrate.   If baking gingerbread from scratch, bake several days before assembling to prevent shrinkage.   Do not use anything in your house that requires refrigeration (such as prepared Jello, etc.)   Use A LOT of Royal Icing to assemble and decorate. Allow each portion to dry and harden before moving. 

Gingerbread houses should be delivered to the Camp Guyasuta McGinnis Education Center.

 Sunday, November 22, 2026, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Email pictures of your group putting the house together to kim.daniher@scouting.org