2018 Camp Guide

C E L E B R AT I N G

30 years

ADVENTURE

WONDER

DIS COVER

EXPLORE

Camp Wasiu II

T H E B E S T O U T D O O R C A M P F O R G I R L S I N T H E S I E R R A N E VA D A’ S S I N C E 1 9 8 8

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A letter from our Camp Director Dear Camp Family, Camp Wasiu II is a beautiful and magical place where girls have the opportunity to learn new skills, grow as an individual, make new friends, and create lifelong memories. Adventure, wonder, and imagination thrive here.

All year long, we’re surrounded by technology that consumes our time- whether it’s for entertainment, school, or work.

Come unplug, unwind, and explore the great outdoors with us. No outlet, no problem! Camp is powered by positive energy, smiles, laughter, and little camp magic.

Come gather around the campfire, sing songs, tells stories, and roast marshmallows. Sleep under the stars, hike through trees and wildflowers, or paddle across the depths of Packer Lake.

Our camp program is girl-led; they’ll get to help plan their camp program and make decisions about what they want to do during their time at Camp Wasiu II. Our girl-only, supportive, and positive environment fosters self-confidence and independence because it gives girls the opportunity to explore who they are and try new things in a judgment-free zone.

We’re Accredited!

Camp Wasiu II is proudly accredited by the American Camp Association. This means that our camp complies with 300 industry-established standards in health, safety, program, and camp administration. For more information about what camp accreditation means to you and your camper, visit campparents.org/funsafety.

Thank you, Girl Scout Sponsors:

The 2018 summer camp guide is full of amazing outdoor programs and adventures for girls, troops, and families. There are programs for the artsy, for the imaginative, the nature lovers, and the outdoorsy—something for everyone! Sit down with your girl, grab a pen, and find what inspires you. Check out our week-long residential camp sessions, weekend programs, one-day programs, and leadership opportunities.

This summer marks Camp Wasiu II’s 30th anniversary— so come and celebrate 30 years of camp, friends, and memories. I’m looking forward to seeing what this summer has in store and sharing our camp magic with you all!

Yours in Camp,

Kelly “Jester” Carman

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Three cheers for our 2017-2018 Juliette Girl Scout Sponsor, United Federal Credit Union, and Camp Wasiu II’s Mountain Bike Program Sponsor, Reno Orthopaedic Clinic. Their passion for service and commitment to community are building strong, courageous G.I.R.L.s: Go-getters, Innovators, Risktakers, and Leaders!

Summer Rocks!

Camp Wasiu II

*Registration deadlines are 2.5 weeks before a session starts.

Register early - camp fills quickly!

SESSION

DATES

DAYS

Camp Meet and Greet

March 10 & April 21

Camp Opening Weekend

June 8 – 10

Camp Wasiu II Open House

June 17

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Counselor-in-Training (CIT) I

June 17–29

13

Advanced CIT

June 17–29

13

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) II

July 8-20

13

Session 1A

June 17-22

6

Session 1B

June 17-29

13

Weekend 1

June 22-24

3

Session 2

June 24-29

6

Session 3

June 29-July 3

3

Session 4A

July 8-13

6

Session 4B

July 8-20

13

Weekend 2

July 13-15

3

Session 5

July 15-20

6

Weekend 3

August 3-5

3

Weekend 4

August 10-12

3

Weekend 5

August 24-26

3

Weekend 6

September 7-9

3

Camp Closing Weekend

TBD

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Take the bus!

The camp experience begins with songs, meeting new friends, and laughter on the bus ride to Camp Wasiu II. Have fun with our counselors and start the camp magic early!

Bus transportation is available to and from Camp Wasiu II from either Reno or Truckee. See more information about bus transportation on page 27.

Register by March 31 & Save!

Early camp registration discounts are available for six-day and thirteen-day sessions. See program descriptions for more details. In addition, all campers who complete their camp registration by March 31 will also be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to the Trading Post (camp store) at Camp Wasiu II.

Locations

One-Day Programs & Older Girl Excursions SESSION

LEVEL DATES

DAYS

Discover Outdoor Science

D

July 23

1

All About Water

B

July 24

1

Wild Horse & Burro Extravaganza

J

July 25

1

Backpacking Training & Trip

CSA

July 23, 24-25

3

Legend of Wasiu

CSA

July 26-27

2

Arts and Animals

D

July 30

1

Brownie First Aid 101

B

July 31

1

Flower Power

J

August 1

1

Midnight Madness

CSA

August 1-2

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Camp Wasiu II 1901 Packer Lake Road Sierra City, CA 96125 One-Day Programs & Older Girl Excursions Based out of the GSSN Service Center 605 Washington Street Reno, NV 89503

More Info

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Camp Meet & Greet

Camp Wasiu II Open House

Saturday, March 10 or Saturday, April 21 11am – 2 pm Cost: FREE!

Sunday, June 17 10am – 12pm Cost: FREE! Registration deadline: June 1

GSSN Reno Service Center 605 Washington Street Reno, NV 89503

Camp Wasiu II 1901 Packer Lake Road Sierra City, CA 96125

New to camp? This is the event for you! Join us at the Camp Wasiu II Meet & Greet for a chance to meet local camp staff, see our camp slide show, ask lots of questions, and learn about all of the amazing fun your camper will have this summer. Presentations will begin every 30 minutes.

Join us for our Open House to explore all of the wonderful things that Camp Wasiu II has to offer. Learn more about our summer camp programs, have a camp tour, and meet our awesome camp counselors from around the world.

*Registration is not required for this event. All attendees at the Camp Meet & Greet will be entered into a drawing for a sweet Camp Wasiu II swag pack!

Please note that for the safety and security of our campers, camp tours are not available on drop-off or pick-up days during the summer sessions.

Families who have campers registered for a Session 1 program are welcome to attend to Open House, but will need to be off-site with their camper between 12pm and the 2pm check-in time for their session.

Camp Volunteers Needed!

Join us to make a difference at Camp Wasiu II! During Camp Opening and Closing Weekends we rely on the help of volunteers to make sure that our camp property is ready for campers in the summer and to close camp before the snow rolls in. Volunteers of all ages are invited to join us to help with the many tasks that need to be done. We especially love folks who have carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, or painting skills. All meals and accommodations are provided for free during your stay. Come for one day, all weekend, or anywhere in between.

These are great service opportunities for troop and families. More than 1,000 local youth will benefit directly from your hard work and dedication. Visit gssn.org/activities to sign up today!

Camp Opening

Camp Closing

June 8 – 10 Help us prepare Camp Wasiu II for a busy summer!

Tentative dates: September 14 – 16, 21 – 23, OR 27 – 29 Help us close Camp Wasiu II for the snowy winter ahead!

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(Dates are tentative pending programs and rental groups and will be finalized in July)

Join our camp staff team

Host Families Wanted

Want to change the life of a child this summer?

Is your family interested in learning about other cultures and countries? Last summer, our staff hailed from England, New Zealand, the UK, as well as all over the United States. We’re now looking for volunteers in the Reno/Sparks area to host our wonderful summer 2018 staff!

If you love the outdoors and are passionate about empowering girls and young women, we want you to join our camp staff team!

In addition to salaries, all camp staff members receive: • Free lodging • Free meals • Opportunities to enjoy the pool, canoeing, and stand- up paddleboarding • Opportunities to participate in archery programs and training • First-Aid/CPR certification • Hundreds of miles of hiking trails • Teambuilding and leadership opportunities Summer 2018 dates of employment are June 9 – July 20 for most positions.

Hosting dates are June 4 – 10 and/or July 20 – August 6 (preference will be given to families that can host the entire time period.)

Host families provide a sleeping space, meals, and daily transportation to/from the GSSN Reno Service Center for our one-day outdoor programs and older girl excursions.

To request a host family application, please email us at girlscouts@gssn.org today!

Visit gssn.org/careers for a list of available positions, job descriptions, and application instructions. Apply today!

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Girl’s Choice Outdoor Badges

Did you know that our programs at Camp Wasiu II include lots of activities that will help your girl earn Girl Scout badges? At the end of each session, your camper will be sent home with a badge documentation sheet detailing which badge activities they completed during the program, which may include activities from the new Girl’s Choice Outdoor Badges!

Brownies (Grades 2-3): Outdoor Art Creator, Outdoor Adventurer Juniors (Grades 4-5)*: Outdoor Art Explorer Cadettes (Grades 6-8): Outdoor Art Apprentice, Archery Seniors (Grades 9-10): Outdoor Art Expert, Paddling Ambassadors (Grades 11-12): Outdoor Art Master, Ultimate Recreation Challenge *The Junior Outdoor Badge is Horseback Riding. We don’t have horses at Camp Wasiu II, but offer lots of other incredible outdoor activities for this age level.

Host a Camp Party and WIN an Exclusive Outdoor Adventure!

Have your girls been to Camp Wasiu II before? Think that other girls should get in on the fun? Troops who host camp parties between February 1 and April 30 will be entered to win an exclusive outdoor adventure for their troop. Contact us at girlscouts@gssn.org to schedule your party today!

Step 1: Invite friends, neighbors, troop members, and/or relatives to your camp party to learn more about Camp Wasiu II. Step 2: A GSSN staff member will join your party via webcam (or in person, depending on location and staff availability) to share information about Girl Scout summer camp and answer questions.

Step 3: Get your Girl Scouts and their friends signed up for a session of summer camp. Troops who host a camp party and have at least 2 girls signed up for a session of resident camp by May 31, 2018 will be entered into a drawing for an exclusive outdoor adventure hosted by GSSN in Fall 2018.

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Get Outdoors Challenge In March Girl Scouts will be celebrating our 106th birthday and Girl Scout Week with a Get Outdoors Challenge. All contestants will be entered to win an awesome Camp Wasiu II swag pack! Submit your photo by March 18 to participate.

Step 1: Plan a visit to your favorite outdoor spot with your family and/or friends during Girl Scout Week (March 12 – 18). It can be a local park, your favorite hiking trail – anywhere you love to be outside.

Step 2: Have an awesome outdoor adventure!

Step 3: Get a photo of you holding your Summer 2018 Camp Guide in your favorite outdoor spot.

Email us your photo at girlscouts@gssn.org to enter, then share your photo on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #GetOutdoors.

Rent Camp Wasui II Want to turn your upcoming Girl Scout event into an amazing outdoor experience? Rent Camp Wasiu II! Our camp rental fees offer affordable rates for Girl Scout troops, Girl Scout service units, and non-profit groups. Individual tent units at camp are available for rental, so groups are able to rent only the beds they need. Camp Wasiu II can accommodate up to 165 people. We can even provide great meals and fun activities such as swimming, archery, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing on select dates! Camp rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about pricing and availability please contact us at girlscouts@gssn.org or 775-322-0642.

Full Service Rental Dates

Includes options for food service & programming.

July 6 - 8

Lodging-Only* Rental Dates August 6 – 9 August 13 - 23 August 27 - September 6 September 10 – September 21

*Meals and programming may be available for groups of 50+ depending on staff and volunteer availability.

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Resident Camp girl-powered adventures that build life skills

Super special offer to first 40 girls!

Thanks to the gift of a very generous camp donor, we’re thrilled to offer a great opportunity for girls to experience even more fun this summer at Camp Wasiu II. Any girl who registers for a one-week or two-week session of resident camp is eligible for a $125 campership for a second one-week session! Hurry, hurry! This offer is only open to the first 40 girls who complete all of the steps below.

To receive your discount: 1. Register and submit your $50 deposit for any one-week or two-week session of Camp Wasiu II. 2. Register and submit your $50 deposit for a second one-week session.

3. Complete the campership form at bit.do/wasiupromo 4. After verifying your registration, our team will issue at $125 credit to the appropriate session.

5. Submit any remaining balance due by the deadline.

6. Have a blast at Camp Wasiu II!

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2018 Camp Themes

Bring your fun clothing or bling that matches the week’s theme and get ready to party!

Pack your funky knee-high socks for Tall Sock Tuesday each week!

This year to celebrate camp’s 30th anniversary—at the end of each session we will have an 80’s themed final dinner rockin’ to Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Bon Jovi. So pack your brightest neon, poofiest scrunchies, and super rad fanny packs!

June 17-22 WILD WILD WEST Channel your inner cowgirl and lasso up some blazing western fun! We’re in gold country—watch out for those gold-stealing bandits!

June 29-July 3 FANTASY & FAIRY TALES Mermaids, fairies, gnomes, unicorns, dragons and much more! If you ever wanted to be a magical fairytale creature—this is it! Put on those fairy wings, throw some glitter, and make it rain!

July 15-20

June 24-29 FUTURISTIC SPACE CAMP Zetus lupetus! In a time where robots are cool and aliens rule—journey to a galaxy many light years away to Planet Wasiu.

3... 2... 1... Blast off!

July 8-13 HEROS & VILLIANS Grab that mask and cape and call the bat-mobile! Be the best hero you can be or the greatest villain of all time—the choice is yours.

With great power comes great responsibility.

CRUISE SHIP All aboard! Pack your Hawaiian shirt and sunblock and join us for a nautical week out on the Camp Wasiu II party ship— wait, are those pirate flags on the horizon!?

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CAMP WASIU II 30th Anniversary Celebration Camp Wasiu II opened its doors to campers for the first time in the summer of 1988. Since then camp has served and made a positive impact on the lives of thousands of girls across our council and beyond. From learning outdoor living skills, to going on outdoor adventures and singing traditional Girl Scout camp songs around the fire—the impact that Camp Wasiu has had in the lives of girls and young women is much more widespread than imaginable.

Camp has had many wildly successful summers as well as some challenging ones with obstacles such as having a ton of snow in early June and intensive winter damages. The most important thing is regardless of the challenges—we have persevered and have kept the camp magic alive for 30 years all with the mission of building girls with courage, confidence and character.

Weekend 4: August 24 – 26 Fee: $100/per adult Registration Deadline: August 9 Calling all Camp Wasiu alumni - former campers, staff, and volunteers. You’re invited to a special weekend celebration! Relive your happy camp memories and create new and exciting experiences with old friends and new ones! You will get to participate in all those fun traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, boating, archery, campfires, and much more. (Must be 18 years or older to attend)

Join us and celebrate the wonderment of Camp Wasiu II!

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Brownie Programs

ENTERING GRADES 2-3

SESSION PROGRAMS

DATES

1A

Art Attack

June 17-22

3

Enchanted Forest

June 29-July 3

4A

Wayfinders

July 8-13

5

Little Wanderers

July 15-20

Art Attack Session 1A: June 17 - 22

Wayfinders Session 4A: July 8 - 13

Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: May 31

Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21

If you love to paint, draw, and explore your creative side, then this program is for you. Tie-dye, create your own jewelry, make pine cone monsters, and lots more!

You’ll even get to display your creations in your very own art gallery show. Get creative and show off your artsy side!

Have you been staring at the edge of the water for as long as you can remember? Well, jump on in—Moana would! Spend extra time splashing around the pool with friends. Paddle across Packer Lake in a canoe and continue your journey on a creek-walk adventure to restore the heart of Wasiu. There is just no telling how far you’ll go!

Enchanted Forest Session 3: June 29 – July 3 Fee: $290 before March 31 $315 beginning April 1 Registration Deadline: June 14 Venture to the far, far away land of Camp Wasiu II where anything is possible! Search for fairies in Faerie Glen and canoe through the mystical mermaid waters at Packer Lake. Be a fearless princess that battles her own dragons and saves the day with her trusty bow and arrow.

Little Wanderers Session 5: July 15 – 20 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 28 All around us there are beautiful trees, lakes, and mountains filled with cute furry animal friends—so let’s wander! Catch little water creatures in the lake, learn about the different birds that live at camp, and explore the natural habitats of our woodland creatures. You’ll even have the opportunity to be a wild thing and build a fort in the woods and sleep out under the stars!

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Junior Programs ENTERING GRADES 4-5

SESSION PROGRAMS

DATES

1A

Ghost Busters Into the Wild

June 17-22

2

Art Explorers Surf’s Up

June 24-29

3

Weird in the Woods

June 29-July 3

4A

Survivor Imagineers

July 8-13

5

A’hoy Matey Mocking Jay

July 15-20

Ghost Busters Session 1A: June 17 - 22 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: May 31

Art Explorers Session 2: June 24 - 29 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 7 Explore and create different kinds of art! Repurpose materials into a beautiful recycled masterpiece, fashion your own duct tape accessories, and get messy with some splatter paint. If love to paint, sculpt, and draw this is the program for you! You’ll even get to display your work in an art gallery showing!

Surf’s Up Session 2: June 24 - 29 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 7

Ghosts, vampires, werewolves—oh my! Get spooky at camp and write your own ghost stories to share around the campfire. Be the thing that goes bump in the night when you design your own haunted house. You’ll even have the chance to simulate a zombie apocalypse, eat brains (jello), and create your own outbreak survival kit.

Paddle. Paddle. Paddle. Jump, splash, swim! Get ready for an action-packed session revolving around water!

Race canoes across the lake, test your balance on a stand-up paddleboard, or have a cannonball contest at the pool. You’ll even have the chance to explore some of our many local lakes! The possibilities are endless, but one thing is for sure—don’t forget your towel!

Into the Wild Session 1A: June 17 - 22

Weird in the Woods Session 3: June 29 – July 3

Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: May 31

Fee: $290 before March 31 $315 beginning April 1 Registration Deadline: June 14

Rather spend your time exploring and tracking animals?

Head into the wild to blaze trails, identify plants, and search for wildlife! On this epic adventure, spend your days exploring Packer Creek and discovering new trails at Camp Wasiu II. Learn about the different creatures that live here from the littlest worm to sneaky crawfish and stellar jays to friendly deer, and more.

You never know what your next adventure is going to be, but you can count on one thing—it’ll be weird! Make natural body paint, dress up as a gnome, and design an apple Olympian. You can make up songs about dinosaurs, have random dance parties, and even create your own natural mini-golf course. The only limit is your imagination—if you dream it, we’ll do it! Let’s get weird... in the woods!

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Survivor Session 4A: July 8 - 13

A’hoy Matey Session 5: July 15 – 20

Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21

Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 28

Get ready for the ultimate survival camp! Learn outdoor survival skills like fire building, shelter building, edible plant identification, and orienteering. You and your team will complete extreme survivor challenges which will lead up the ultimate challenge—an overnight camping trip in the Tahoe National Forest!

Grab your eye patch and join us for a swashbuckling good time. Build your own forts and rafts, look for hidden treasure, and get extra time to explore Packer Lake aboard canoes and stand-up paddleboards during this action-packed program.

Imagineers Session 4A: July 8 - 13 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21 The world is created by people who dream up great inventions and experiment until they get it right. This week you’ll get to be part of an egg drop competition, make your own ice cream, and even explode a watermelon using just rubber bands! Get science-y, get messy, and get inventive! We provide the materials, you provide the imagination.

Mocking Jay Session 5: July 15 – 20 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 28 Get ready for tribute training! Sharpen your aim like Katniss and become a master at the range and field archery course. You’ll even get to make your own arrows and targets! At the end of the week, compete in the Wasiu Games where a victor will be named! May the odds be ever in your favor.

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Cadette Programs

ENTERING GRADES 6-8

SESSION PROGRAMS

DATES

1A

Dumbledore’s Army

June 17-22

1B

Mountain Girls

June 17-29

2

Star Struck Lumber Janes

June 24-29

3

On the Loose

June 29-July 3

4A

Native & Creative

July 8-13

4B

River Runners

July 8-20

5

Summer Daze

July 15-20

Dumbledore’s Army Session 1A: June 17 - 22 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: May 31

Star Struck Session 2: June 24 - 29 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 7 Let your star power shine! Write the lines, design the costumes, make the props, and star in your own production. Do a flash mob lip sync dance ensemble during a meal and at the end of the week perform for all of camp. It’s time for your close up!

Lumber Janes Session 2: June 24 - 29 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 7

It’s LeviOsa not LeviosA! Get ready to duel and train in DADA with Dumbledore’s Army. Design your own wands, take a potions class, and read tea leaves in Divination. But beware—dark magic is afoot and there are rumors of inferi taking over camp—if only there were some extraordinary dueling wizards to save us!

Pack your flannels because we’re going camping— Lumber Jane style! Assemble your own primitive campsite for the week at Gypsy Glen. Complete a fire building challenge, learn to navigate with a compass, and cook three of your meals on a fire. Put yourself to the test by spending a night in your own girl-made shelter and prove your true grit!

Mountain Girls Session 1B: June 17 - 29

On the Loose Session 3: July 29 – July 3

Fee: $740 before March 31 $765 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: May 31

Fee: $290 before March 31 $315 beginning April 1 Registration Deadline: June 14

Put on those overalls and hiking boots and let your mountain girl shine! Welcome to the ultimate twoweek outdoor adventure! Discover new trails, hike the Buttes, and climb to new heights on a nearby high ropes course. Hone your outdoor skills and put them to the test on a multi-day backpacking adventure with your friends.

On the loose to climb a mountain, on the loose where you are free, on the loose to choose your own adventure! Want to discover secluded alpine lakes with crystal blue waters? Or run through a meadow of tall grass and wildflowers? Or perhaps explore the hidden coves of Lake Tahoe? Each day take a new trip out of camp and explore the natural beauty of the Sierras!

Campers must bring proper hiking footwear and a daypack to take part in this program. No extensive hiking experience is necessary but campers must be willing to participate in moderate hikes.

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Native & Creative Session 4A: July 8 - 13 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21 Find inspiration in nature and get crafty! Whether it’s painting a scenic sunset by the creek, designing a dream catcher from things found in nature, or turning an old canoe into a flower planter masterpiece—this week is all about unleashing your inner artist by seeking the beauty in nature. You’ll even get to display your work at a Camp Wasiu II gallery showing!

River Runners Session 4B: July 8 - 20 Fee: $740 before March 31 $765 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21 Let’s go chasing waterfalls to the rivers and the lakes because you want to! Go whitewater rafting, explore isolated alpine lakes, and even learn how to perform a canoe t-rescue on this multi-day backpacking adventure.

Campers must bring proper hiking footwear and a daypack to take part in this program. No extensive hiking experience is necessary but campers must be willing to participate in moderate hikes.

Summer Daze Session 5: July 15 – 20 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 28 Kick back and relax during this camp program! Wear your favorite shades and just float—around the pool, or on a paddleboard at the lake. You’ll get to stay up late for a glow stick dance party, glow-in-the-dark art, night games, and star gazing. Oh, did we mention—you get to sleep in!

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Senior & Ambassador Programs

for girls entering grades 9-12 ENTERING GRADES 9-12

SESSION PROGRAMS

DATES

2

Outdoor Odyssey

June 24-29

4A

Moon on the Meadow

July 8-13

Outdoor Odyssey Session 2: June 24 - 29 Fee: $375 before March 31 $400 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 7 It’s adventure time, come on grab your friends! Go lake hopping through local lakes. Seek new heights at a local high ropes course as you sail through the trees.

Become a tie-dye master and try your hand at ice dye. Mix and match the rest of your traditional camp favorites to create the best camp adventure ever!

Moon on the Meadow Session 4A: July 8 - 13 Fee: $350 before March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21 When the rest of camp’s in bed, you’ll have lots of fun instead! Sleep in so you can stay up late and do all sorts of cool night activities like glow-in-the-dark art, twilight archery and canoeing, and stargazing. If you ever wanted to be a night ninja—now’s your chance!

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Leadership Programs SESSION PROGRAMS

DATES

1B

CIT 1 Advanced CIT

June 17-29

4A

CIT 2

June 8-July 20

Counselor-in-Training 1

Session 1B: June 17 - 29 (Must be 14 years old at the start of the session) Fee: $410 through March 31 $435 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: May 31 Minimum number of campers: 4 Do you love working with kids? Can’t wait to be a counselor at Camp Wasiu II? Put your passion into action as we explore the basic leadership skills needed to work with younger girls. You’ll learn to teach songs, games, and camp activities while earning your CIT I pin.

This program also includes an overnight backpacking experience to help you build your tripping skills. The CIT I program fulfills the prerequisite requirements for the CIT II program.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) II Session 4B: July 8 - 20

Campers grades entering 10 – 12 Fee: $350 through March 31 $375 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: June 21 Minimum number of campers: 4 Continue building your leadership skills and spend time learning about the different roles at camp – arts, archery, unit, waterfront, health, kitchen, or administrative staff.

After you’ve shadowed some of our camp staff, you’ll spend time working with an assigned camper group.

This program also includes a weekend canoeing or backpacking experience to help you build your tripping skills. CIT I is a prerequisite for CIT II.

Advanced Counselor-in-Training Session 1B: June 17 - 29 Campers grades entering 11 – 12

Fee: $250 through March 31 $275 after April 1 Registration deadline: May 31 Minimum number of campers: 2 Have you already completed CIT I and CIT II? Return to camp in this specialized leadership capacity to help mentor campers in CIT I! You’ll also have the opportunity to have hands-on experience in your favorite area of camp. CIT I and CIT II are prerequisites for Advanced CIT.

Junior Counselor Work at Camp Wasiu II! Want to work at camp in a paid staff position? Here’s your chance! If you’ll be 16-17 years old by June 11, you can apply to be a Junior Counselor. As an ACA accredited camp, the minimum age of employment is 16 years old as set for in the ACA standards.

Junior Counselors will assist camp staff in leading groups, helping plan fun activities, and providing fun and safe experiences for campers. Junior Counselors must be able to attend pre-camp staff training from June 10-16. Junior Counselor roles are available in one-week increments. Candidates with CIT I or CIT II experience are highly encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply for a Junior Counselor position is April 30, 2018; applications for will not be accepted after this date. Contact girlscouts@gssn.org to find out how to apply. Limited Junior Counselor positions are available, so get in touch today!

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Troop Camp

ENTERING GRADES 1-12 & ADULTS

Troop Camp

Weekend Session 1: June 22 - 24 Fee: $90/person Registration deadline: June 7 Come to Camp Wasiu II with your troop and have an incredible weekend in the outdoors! Our camp staff will provide meals and some of the daily activities such as swimming, archery (grades 2+), canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding (grades 4+), campfires, and more. Troops should come with a programming plan to lead their own badge work, arts and crafts, free-time activities, and even a Bridging Ceremony if they choose.

At least two adults per troop must be approved, background-checked Girl Scout volunteers and at least one adult must be First-Aid/CPR certified. Adults are responsible for the supervision of their troop throughout the weekend. One tent sleeps a maximum of four people. Troop Camp registration is only available to Troop Leaders. Full payments for each camper must be made during online registration (no deposits accepted). Registrations are not transferable. $20/ person cancellation fee.

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TWO unrelated adults (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls:

Plus ONE additional adult for each additional number of this many girls:

Daisies

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1-4

Brownies

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1-6

Juniors

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1-8

Cadettes

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1-10

Seniors & Ambassadors

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1-12

*Note: Due to space limitations and to allow as many girls as possible to experience camp, please register only the number of adults allowed by following Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios.

More Camp Opportunities Jurassic Mini-Camp Weekend (NEW!) Weekend 3: August 3 – 5

Fee: $90/person Registration deadline: July 19 Can’t get enough of camp? Join us for this brand new mini-camp weekend! Girls entering grades 2-12 are welcome to join us for this epic Jurassic weekend adventure. We’ll play dinosaur-themed games and you’ll even get to create your own fossils and go on a dinosaur hunt across camp. We’ll wrap up Saturday night with a big Dino bash! You’ll be able to participate in all the traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, tie dye, archery, and more.

Zombie-fest! Older Girl Weekend Weekend 6: September 7 – 9

Fee: $70/person Registration deadline: August 23 Want one last weekend at camp? Join us for the ultimate zombie survival weekend at Camp Wasiu II! Girls entering grades 6 – 12 are invited to join us for this Zombie-tastic older girl weekend. In addition to the camp activities you know and love, we’ll carve some pumpkins, do zombie-apocalypse survival training, and work on the art of blending in by dressing up like zombies!

This is a “choose your own adventure” weekend where campers will decide what activities they want to participate in. Come to kick-back and relax and do all your favorite camp activities one last time before winter arrives!

This is weekend is volunteer-led and we’re looking for adult help. Interested in volunteering? Contact girlscouts@gssn.org by August 30.

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Family Camps Family Camp

Weekend 2: July 13- 15 Fee: $90/person Registration deadline: June 28 Join us for three days of family fun! This program is for all families with kids of all ages. Hearty camp meals and plenty of fun will be provided.

She’s with Me

Weekend 2: July 13- 15 Fee: $90/person Registration deadline: June 28 This exciting option gives girls and their favorite female adult the opportunity to share the beauty of the outdoors and create special memories together.

Moms, aunts, grandmas – this is your chance to be a camper again! Participants are limited to one registered adult for each registered girl.

He’s with Me

Weekend 2: July 13- 15 Fee: $90/person Registration deadline: June 28 Experience camp side-by-side and spend quality time with your main guy. Grab your dad, grandpa, older brother, or favorite uncle for this awesome camp opportunity! Participants are limited to one registered adult for each registered girl.

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Families will get a chance to participate in traditional camp activities like nature hikes, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, and campfires. You won’t want to miss out on our special, all-camp trivia night that will feature a variety of trivia for all ages and “name that tune.”

Whether you’re a family of two or ten, join us for an actionpacked weekend and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Adults will supervise their own campers and camp staff will provide the awesome program offerings. Family groups must have a minimum of one adult to every three children.

One tent sleeps a maximum of four people.

No minimum age for attendance, but please note that we are a very rustic camp with no specific accommodations for toddlers or infants. If you and your family feel confident with your ability to provide care and supervision for your toddler or infant in this type of environment, then they are welcome to join in the family fun.

Full payments must be made during online registration (no deposits). Registrations are not transferable. $20/person cancellation fee.

Adults Only

Wasiu Weekend Retreat Weekend 4: August 10 – 12

Fee: $50/person Registration deadline: July 26 Wasiu Weekend is an energizing and informative weekend where you can learn new skills, try new activities, or just relax and have fun. You’ll get to choose from a number of exciting and interactive workshops that will help you get your girls outdoors and deliver quality outdoor programming at your troop meetings. Additional activities may include archery, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, tie-dying, and hiking!

Meet other Girl Scout volunteers, share experiences, and exchange ideas. You can even bring a new friend to share in this weekend retreat!

Interested in hosting a workshop or volunteering for the Wasiu Weekend Retreat? Contact us at girlscouts@ gssn.org by August 1.

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One-Day Programs Join our international camp staff for one of our exciting one-day outdoor adventure programs!

These programs will be based out of the GSSN Service Center in Reno, NV, and will include daytrips to local and regional parks, points of interest in the Reno/ Sparks area, and community partner destinations for some programs.

Packing list Non-perishable sack lunch Sunscreen Day backpack Water bottle Closed-toe shoes

Daisies Entering grade 1

Discover Outdoor Science! July 23

Arts and Animals July 30

Fee: $25/girl Registration deadline: July 5 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm

Fee: $25/girl Registration deadline: July 12 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm

Girls will expand their minds when they combine STEM with the great outdoors! First, they’ll gather inspiration from a trip to the Discovery Museum and then create their own environmental projects. Through this fun and engaging program Daisies will earn the new Think Like a Citizen Scientist Badge!

Explore the sights and sounds of nature while exploring the Animal Ark and creating outdoor art projects.

Through all the fun, Daisies will earn the new Outdoor Art Maker Badge! They’ll gather inspiration from our local wildlife sanctuary then let their imaginations run wild as they use their five senses to make their own music and artwork in nature. Be sure to join us for all the fun!

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Brownies Entering grades 2-3

All about Water! July 24

Brownie First Aid 101 July 31

Fee: $25/girl Registration deadline: July 5 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm

Fee: $25/girl Registration deadline: July 12 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm

Pack your swim suit ‘cause this is a wet one! Girls will spend their day exploring the wonders of water. They’ll have a blast completing their own water cycle projects and playing at the public swimming pool. Through this fun program Brownies will earn a Water Fun patch and gain a head-start in completing the Wonders of Water Journey.

Get ready for a day of hands-on learning in first aid and emergency response. Brownies will tour a certified REMSA facility, learn all about calling 911, and discover how to treat minor injuries all through safe play. By the end of the day girls will earn their First Aid badge to show just how prepared they really are!

Juniors Entering grades 4 – 5

Wild Horse and Burro Extravaganza!

July 25

Fee: $25/girl Registration deadline: July 5 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm Get wild with the largest wild horse population in the United States. You’ll learn all about the wild horses and burros located here in Nevada and even have the opportunity to see some in action on a trip to a BLM herd management area. Girls will earn the Wild Horses and Burros patch.

Flower Power! August 1 Fee: $25/girl Registration deadline: July 12 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm Bloom into action and uncover the cool science behind flowers! You’ll get to visit the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden and discover the beauty of flowers and how they help people. You’ll even get to create your own flower arrangement! Girls will meet all the requirements to earn their Flower badge.

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Older Girl Excursions

ENTERING GRADES 6-12

Backpacking Training & Trip July 23 & 24-25 Fee: $150/girl Registration deadline: July 5 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am | Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm Join us on a fun, girls-only backpacking adventure! On July 23, we’ll meet up for a required backpacking training to learn the basics and build foundational knowledge and skills. On July 26, we’ll set out for our overnight backpacking adventure! We’ll make camp for night and cook our own food over the fire.

Legend of Wasiu July 26-27 Fee: $100/girl Registration deadline: July 22 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am | Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm In honor of Camp Wasiu II’s 30th birthday, let’s wander back to where it all started! Journey through the woods to find and explore the ancient ruins and remnants of Wasiu I, camp overnight with your fellow explorers, and learn about the history and origin of the first Wasiu. Spend the rest of your days hiking and exploring the area surrounding Wasiu I, following in the footsteps of its’ past campers, learning outdoor skills that were taught at Wasiu I, and then cool off with a dip in Lake Tahoe! Participants will receive an outdoor fun patch.

Meals will be provided for both days, beginning with lunch Thursday and ending with lunch Friday. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary needs in advance.

Midnight Madness August 1-2 Fee: $75/girl Registration deadline: July 12 Check-in: 8:30 – 9am | Pick up: 4:30 – 5pm Pack your sleeping bag, favorite pajamas, and a flashlight—it’s time for a big, late-night slumber party! Start by heading out to learn about nocturnal animals at the Animal Ark, then head to the planetarium to check out the stars! Throw a late-night pajama glow party with some cool snacks that are outta this world and make your own galaxy in a jar. Cadettes will complete the requirements for the Night Owl badge; Seniors and Ambassadors will get an overnight fun patch.

Lunch and dinner will be provided on Wednesday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Thursday. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary needs in advance.

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W H O C A N AT T E N D C A M P ?

Camp

Any girl who is in the appropriate grade for her selected session can attend Camp Wasiu II, One-Day Programs, or Older Girl Excursions. Girls who aren’t registered as a Girl Scout only pay an additional $25 membership fee.

AC T I V I T I E S AT C A M P Depending on the age level of the camper, staffing expertise, and weather conditions, general activities may include swimming, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, archery, hiking, arts & crafts, campfires, singing, games, stargazing, and cookouts. All campers will receive a Camp Wasiu II patch and resident camp participants will receive a camp t-shirt.

CO N F I RMAT I O N L E T T E R S We will send out detailed camp confirmation letters within one-week of your completed registration, as well as a reminder email after the registration for your program closes.

These letters will include all required camper forms, general information about Camp Wasiu II, and the camper packing list. Please make sure to check your email and read through all the important information shared in the confirmation letter!

H OW TO REGIS T E R Online registration for summer 2018 opens in February.

• Visit gssn.org/activities and find the program you’d like to register for. Click ‘Register Now’ to log in to your MyGS account.

• Submit the required initial deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Financial assistance is available.

• GS Bucks and financial assistance cannot be accepted as the deposit, but will be accepted toward any final

payment due.

Registration deadlines are 2.5 weeks before a session starts.

Register early - camp fills quickly!

GS B U C K S The Girl Scout Cookie Program and Fall Nut/Candy Program help girls learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics…but did you know that it can also help your Girl Scout go to camp?

Campers can use GS Bucks (formerly known as Cookie Dough) for: • GSSN girl Resident Camp sessions, including Troop Camp and Family Camp. (Not including deposits.)

• GSSN-sponsored programs, trainings, and events (including One-Day Outdoor Programs) • GSSN Shop or Camp Wasiu II Trading Post purchases • GSSN or GSUSA Destinations travel opportunities All GS Bucks earned from the 2017 product programs expire March 31, 2018. All GS Bucks earned from the 2018 product programs will expire March 31, 2019. GS Bucks are available only for individual girls and cannot be transferred.

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C AN C E L L AT I O N P O L I C Y For programs that require full payment to register (i.e. Troop Camp, Family Camp, and other weekend programs), there will be a $20 per person cancellation fee.

In the GSSN cancels a camp program due to low enrollment, any monies paid will be refunded. In all other circumstances, any monies paid (minus the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit) will be refunded only if: • The camper is placed on a waitlist or if the financial assistance amount requested is not fully granted. A written request for the refund must be submitted and received at the GSSN Reno Service Center at least three (3) weeks prior to the camper’s first day of camp.

• The camper cannot attend due to illness or injury. A letter from a physician must accompany a written request for the refund.

• The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury. Refunds are prorated in such cases and will only be made at the written request of the parent/guardian. Written requests must be received no later than thirty (30) days after the camper’s return home.

• Refunds will not be given if the camper leaves early for any other reason.

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TR ANSP ORTATION DROP-OFF / PICK-UP AT CAMP!

REQUIRED HEALTH HISTORY FORMS Health History Forms are REQUIRED for all campers attending programs at Camp Wasiu II. 1. Completed GSSN Camp Health History Form 2. Proof of up-to-date immunization records 3. A physical/health exam signed by a licensed medical professional within the past 12 months of the first day of the camper’s session is required for campers attending programs that are four or more days.

CAMP WASIU II TR ADING POST One of the fun things available again this year is the ability for your campers to visit the Camp Wasiu II Trading Post (camp store)! Our Trading Post has clothing, patches, jewelry, and other awesome camp-related items available for purchase.

Families are encouraged to include a Trading Post deposit during the initial online registration process.

The Trading Post will be open during check-out for each session, and campers will have at least one opportunity to visit the Trading Post during their camp session. The Trading Post will not be open for purchases during check-in, but you are welcome to peruse items.

Any Trading Post refunds will be loaded on a GSSN gift card and mailed home to the camper. Gift Cards can then be used to pay for any future GSSN Shop purchases or to register for events, programs, and other fun Girl Scout activities!

BRING A BUDDY! Camp is a great place to make new friends, but if you want to come to Wasiu II with your BFF, make sure you:

Dropping-off at Camp Wasiu II is great option for families who’d like to help their camper unpack on the first day of camp. You’ll have the opportunity to walk your camper to their tent, set up their sleeping bag, and chat with some of your camper’s counselors.

For full sessions at Camp Wasiu II, drop off is always 2–4 p.m. on the first day of the camp session. Pick-up is always 10:30–11 a.m. on the last day of the camp session.

Bus transportation is also available to and from camp for these sessions.

For weekend programs at Camp Wasiu II, drop-off is always 4–5 p.m. on Fridays. Pick-up is always 10:30–11 a.m. on Sundays. Bus transportation is NOT available for weekend

TAKE THE BUS! The camp experience begins with songs, meeting new friends, and laughter on the bus ride to camp. Have fun with our counselors and start the camp magic early!

Bus transportation is available to and from Camp Wasiu II from either Reno or Truckee for only $30 each way. Bus transportation is available to camp on Sundays (and on Wednesday for Session 3) and from camp on Fridays.

The bus registration deadline is the same registration deadline as your selected program (or when the bus is sold out). Please be sure to bring all required forms, any medication your camper will need, and/or trading post money to deposit when dropping off your camper for the bus.

Bus Schedule to Camp Wa siu II RENO Check-In: 12:30 p.m.

Departure: 1 p.m.

TRUCKEE Check-In: 1:45 p.m.

Departure: 2 p.m.

1. Register for the same camp program 2. List each other as buddies on your registration forms Only ONE buddy request per person. While every effort is made to place buddies together, buddy placements are subject to space availability.

Bus Schedule from Camp Wa siu II Approximate TRUCKEE Arrival: 11:45 a.m.

Approximate RENO Arrival: 12:45 p.m.

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