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The answer really depends on the type of boss you have, and just how "expected" to be on the camping trip you are. Also, you might need to factor in his/her thoughts on greek life.
I used to work at a place where, once May hit, employees had practically no free time until the end of July. One of my colleagues' sister (actual blood sister, not sorority sister) was getting married last June, and our boss wouldn't allow her to take any vacation time to attend the wedding. Due to the work schedule, that meant that there was no possible way my colleague could've attended; the wedding was on Saturday, and we were all expected to work on that Saturday. My colleague ended up quitting her job in order to participate in this wedding.
It wouldn't have made any difference in this situation whether the wedding was that of a family member or a sorority sister, but, in some cases it might. People who weren't involved in greek life in college sometimes don't approve of college-life encroaching on someone's professional life.
As much as it sucks to have to say it, you are a professional now. And, that means having to make sacrifices sometimes. Based on the way you described your responsibilities and expectations, I'd be surprised if your boss was ok with you missing this event because of a sorority sister's wedding. A real sister's wedding, maybe, but not just someone you knew from college.
I might be all wrong. And I hope I am. But, having seen first hand how some bosses handle employees missing work at key times, I think KLP Daisy has the best idea. Tell your little when your work obligation is, and tell her that, if she wants you to attend her wedding, she might want to consider dates other than that weekend.
Just my two cents!
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