2017 Summer Camp Guide

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SUMMER CAMP 2017

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Check out our new and improved programs!

Dear Girl Scouts, Friends, and Family, What an amazing year it has been! As part of our three-year strategic initiative to improve our facilities, we have made many changes over the last twelve months! As I look forward to the next year of GSCB Outdoor Programming, I can’t help but reflect on all the wonderful changes that have taken place.

Keli Berkman and Emily Bennett joined us as directors of Camp Grove Point and Camp Todd, respectively.

Property improvements were made with new archery ranges, docks, GaGa pits, and more! Finally, we have been able to continue to expand our offerings of camps and year round programs to keep up with the interests and the speed of today’s girls! So check out this guide to see what’s going on at camp for the next year. We hope you’ll be a part of it!

See you soon!

Laura Arrington Director of Outdoor Program and Camp Properties

Table of Contents

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Our Camps

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Resident Camp Quiz

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Year Round Outdoor Programs

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Camp Country Center Day Camp

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Camp Grove Point Day Camp

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Camp Grove Point Resident Camp

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Camp Todd Resident Camp

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Camp Sandy Pines Resident Camp

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Volunteer Day Camp

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Registration & Financial Assistance

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Camp Care Packages

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Meet Your Directors

Keli Berkman Camp Grove Point

Born and raised in Salisbury, MD, my love for outdoor education grew on the waterways of the Eastern Shore! I graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Psychology and Outdoor Education Leadership.

Before joining Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, I served as the Program Manager for Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for three years, developing my love for camp and building a space for young girls to thrive in leadership.

I invite your camper to a different summer experience at Camp Grove Point — one where campers not only frolic in the outdoors, but develop skills that will empower them to seek challenges, believe in themselves and make new friendships!

Emily Bennett Camp Todd

I love camp with all of my heart! I have been attending camp since 3rd grade, and from then on I have never missed a summer. The camping community is a place of support, growth and acceptance of all who attempt the experience.

In 2010, I began working at my home camp on Program Staff at West River for five years. I graduated York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in Psychology with focuses in Youth Development and Recreation. I ventured to Texas at Camp All Saints where I taught outdoor eduation and adventure skills for JOLT. Working at Camp Todd in 2016 was an amazing experience. I am excited for future campers to come to Todd and be immersed in our community, gain confidence and grow into the best versions of themselves. I can’t wait to see you in summer 2017!

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Our Camps

Located in Hockessin, DE, Country Center is home to the Lynn W. Williams Science & Technology Lodge. It is the state’s first LEED-Platinum Certified facility. It is also home to our state of the art Digital Media Center.

Camp Todd is located on Lake Williston, just 5 miles south of Denton, MD. Its 64 acres of woods consists of picturesque hiking trails amongst our wonderful facilities.

Camp Grove Point is located on 244 scenic acres in Earleville, MD. Ecologically diverse, Camp Grove Point has beautiful meadows, woods, wetlands and a large beach along the Sassafras River.

Camp Sandy Pines is a 48-acre camp, located just outside of Salisbury, MD. Its central location to sites and entertainment makes it the perfect spot to explore the surrounding area. Sandy Pines is our only camp that has cabins and tree houses!!

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Are you ready for Girl Scout Resident Camp?

For girls, read the following questions and circle your answer.

Can you stay overnight at a friend’s house without missing your family or needing to call home?

Yes

No

Maybe

Can you shampoo your own hair and brush it?

Yes

No

Maybe

Can you make your own bed?

Yes

No

Maybe

Do you like to meet new people and do things with others?

Yes

No

Maybe

Can you survive without technology for a week—no phones, iPads, mp3 players, or computers?

Yes

No

Maybe

Do you like being around girls who are different from you?

Yes

No

Maybe

Do you really think you are ready for resident camp?

Yes

No

Maybe

Mostly Yes Pack your bags! You’re totally ready for resident camp!

Mostly Maybe You think you might be excited about camp, but are still a little unsure. Talk it over with your parents to see if resident camp is something you are ready to try or consider coming with a friend! If you just aren’t ready for resident camp yet, how about trying out a day camp? This will give you a taste of camp but you’ll still get to come home each night!

Mostly No It sounds like you might not be ready for resident camp yet and that’s ok! If you are interested in checking camp out, consider coming to a one day program or a Family Camp!

For parents, read the following questions and circle your answer.

Can your daughter stay overnight at a friend’s house without you feeling sad or anxious to talk to her?

Yes

No

Maybe

Can your daughter brush and wash her own hair?

Yes

No

Maybe

Can you talk with your daughter before camp and discuss expectations about sleeping away at camp and encountering insects, bugs, or other animals?

Yes

No

Maybe

Do you want your daughter to meet new people and try new things?

Yes

No

Maybe

Does your daughter enjoy the outdoors?

Yes

No

Maybe

Can you go a week without seeing or talking to your daughter?

Yes

No

Maybe

Are you prepared to entrust your daughter’s care to camp counselors?

Yes

No

Maybe

Do you think your daughter is ready for resident camp?

Yes

No

Maybe

Mostly Yes Sounds like you and your daughter are ready for this experience! Consider sending her for more than one session!

Mostly Maybe You want your daughter to have the wonderful experience of camp but are still a little nervous. Give the camp director a call and talk over your concerns. If you still don’t feel ready to send your daughter away overnight, consider a day or family camp.

Mostly No This summer might not be the right one for your daughter to try summer camp, after all, we want everyone to have a great experience and that is very challenging when parents or girls (or both!) aren’t quite ready. Consider attending an Open House event to start getting more information about potentially attending camp in the future.

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Year Round Outdoor Programs Club Katniss • Camp Country Center Grades 4-8 Cost: $70 per person Wednesdays, September 7 - October 12, 2016, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Meet other girls that get excited about hitting the bull’s eye! At Club Katniss, you’ll learn safety and technique at the range, make archery themed crafts, and explore archery games. You’ll gain archery skills that allow you to compete in archery competitions, if you choose. This program runs every Wednesday from September 7 - October 12.

I Rock a Pocket Knife • Camp Country Center Grades 4-8 Cost: $15 per person October 1, 2016; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for Juniors 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for Cadettes Join your sister Girl Scouts in getting back to the basics as you learn proper handling of a pocket knife and complete your first whittling project. Girls who successfully complete the program will earn the right to carry a pocket knife at Girl Scout functions.

Women’s Wellness Weekend • Camp Todd Girls 16+ and Adults Cost: $75 per person October 7-9, 2016 Come to Camp Todd to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and experience a weekend the consists solely of adventure, fun, and some much needed un-plugging and recharging. Learn a new skill and challenge yourself on our low and high element courses, take a hike on our fitness trail, or spark your creativity and paint in the woods. Yoga, ZUMBATM, and Pilates will all be part of the offering for the weekend entirely focused on mental, emotional, and physical health!

Fall Festival and Punkin Fling • Camp Grove Point Grades 1-12 and Families Cost: $15 per person October 29, 2016, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrate the leaves changing at Camp Grove Point! The annual Fall Festival will capture all the magic YOUR camp has to offer.

Families will enjoy archery, hay rides, a hay maze, tinker with trucks, make a fall-themed craft, and much more! Lunch is included. Participation in the Punkin Fling is an additional $10 per machine. Only one person per troop needs to register for the Fling. Registration is online at camp.gscb. org. Any questions, please contact program@cbgsc.org.

Fall Festival Overnight • Camp Grove Point Grades 1-12 and Families Cost: $15 per person October 29-30, 2016, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (evening program) Spend the night at Camp Grove Point after the Fall Festival and Punkin Fling to keep the magic moving! Visit Casper’s Friendly Forest or take on the Haunted Cabin, roast a marshmallow at the beach, and play the odds at the carnival. A continental breakfast is included on Sunday morning.

Year Round Outdoor Programs Winter Wonderland • Camp Todd Grades K-12 Cost: $15 per person January 28, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Brrr! It’s cold outside, but we still love outdoor adventures!

Come to the Winter Wonderland and make crafts, construct your mini-igloo out of marshmallows, go for a winter hike, and much more frozen fun! Bring your coat, hat, and gloves!

Galentine’s Day Bash • Camp Sandy Pines Grades 1-5 Cost: $15 per person February 11, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Before Valentine’s Day, come and celebrate your love for your sisters in Scouting at the Sandy Pines Galentine’s Day Bash! We will make crafts, play games, sing karaoke, have a crazy costume contest, and enjoy a fabulous tea party!

Mom & Me Pinterest Party • Camp Grove Point Grades 2-5 Cost: $43 per person March 24-25, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Saturday Come to camp with Mom or your troop leader for rest, relaxation, and to get crafty! Friday night we will enjoy healthy snacks, face masks, and pedicures! On Saturday, enjoy a lazy breakfast before a busy day of conquering Pinterest’s favorite projects!

Day’s Out Day Camp • Camp Country Center Grades K-6 Cost: $45 per person, per day April 17-21, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Why spend your spring break sitting at home? Join us for day camp at Camp Country Center! You’ll make every minute count with wonder-filled theme days. You can sign up for one day or do all six! Before and After Care is available for an additonal cost.

Spring Fling • Camp Todd Grades K-12 Cost: $15 per person April 8, 2017 Celebrate Earth Day a little early at Camp Todd! This special spring festival is designed for fun for the WHOLE FAMILY in the natural environment. Make nature crafts, learn how to compost, try geocaching, aim for a bull’s eye at archery, and go zip-lining!

The whole family is welcome, children under 3 attend free.

Some activities have age restrictions. Lunch is provided.

Abstract Archery • Camp Todd Grades 6-8 Cost: $15 per person May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come get creative with your archery at Camp Todd! Not only will you get to work on improving your archery skills and markmanship, but you’ll also create amazing works of art while doing it! Lunch is provided.

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Camp Country Center Day Camp Marine Biologists

Camp YouTube

Grades 6-8 Cost: $300 per person June 19-23 Learn about the ecology and science of the Delaware Bay and its surrounding watershed! You’ll get to study marine biology during this week of day camp that also includes an overnight on Thursday, plus a trip to Cape Henlopen State Park to learn even more about plankton, nekton, and benthos! Lunch is provided.

Grades 6-8 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 Do you YouTube? Experience the fun of summer camp while also filming your adventures for your very own series just like your favorite YouTube stars! Then you’ll learn how to edit your footage to create a video at the end of the week! Lunch is provided.

All-American Girls

DIY-namite

Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 Bring your favorite American Girl or other doll to enjoy this week of day camp at Country Center with you! You and your doll will make crafts, learn about American history, and celebrate what it means to be an All-American girl! (Dolls may attend at no cost) Lunch is provided.

Grades 1-5 Cost: $200 per person August 7-11 It is time to get your DIY on at this fantastic, creative, hands-on camp! Each day girls will complete a different DIY project and make crafts or other fun items to have around the house! Lunch is provided.

When I Grow Up

Grades 6-8 Cost $300 per person August 7-11 If you love kids and want to learn child care basics, sign up for this fun week of camp where you will also get to help lead activities for younger campers and complete your American Red Cross Baby-Sitting Basics Course. You’ll learn the knowledge and skills necessary to responsibly care for children and infants in and outside of the home. This includes training in leadership, child behavior and discipline, professionalism, safety, basic childcare (bottle feeding, holding, etc.) Lunch is provided.

Grades 4-5 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 You can be anything you want to be when you grow up! In this week of camp, you’ll get to hang out with a police officer, banker, lawyer, small business owner and the CEO of Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay! In between your other fun activities you’ll learn about all the exciting jobs you could have when you grow up! Lunch is provided.

Minecraft Mania Grades 4-5 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 Create your own world in Minecraft! Learn to use the program MCEdit to create Minecraft worlds, design games, and share your creations! Lunch is provided.

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SuperNanny

Top Chef Grades 1-12 Cost: $300 per person July 3-7; July 31-August 4 Spend a week learning how to make tasty and nutritious snacks, meals, and desserts. Compare different cooking technologies, including cooking with fire or magnets! You’ll learn the chemistry of cooking and also get to sample some of your amazing recipes! Lunch is provided.

Camp Grove Point Day Camp Imaginarium

Junior Explorers

Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 per person June 19-23 It’s your first time at camp (maybe second!) You’re ready to explore camp’s trails and try your hand at the many activities camp has to offer! Spend the week swimming in the pool, getting crafty, and putting on your explorer cap. Girls will discover the wonders of camp from crafts to bugs and tie-dye to theater. Imagine yourself at camp!

Grades 4-5 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 Come enjoy an amazing outdoor adventure! You’ll get to swim in the pool, play your favorite camp games, make s’mores and earn the Junior Camper badge! Girls will have the opportunity to spend the night on Thursday night.

Supergirls Grades 4-5 Cost: $200 per person June 19-23 Grab your cape and head to camp for this week of superhero day camp adventure! You and your fellow campers will form a team to become part of the ultimate battle to save camp!

Choose your own superpower and then learn the science behind it! Superheroes unite!

Whimsical Adventure Grades 6-8 Cost: $200 per person June 19-23 Journey to the most magical lands during this weekend of day camp specially designed for Cadettes. Each day you will travel to a different fantasy world--Narnia, Middle Earth, Hogwarts, Panem, and Neverland! You’ll get to play games specific to these magical worlds, go on epic quests for adventure, and make crafts!

Cadette Explorers Grades 6-8 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 Come enjoy an amazing outdoor adventure! You’ll get to swim in the pool, play your favorite camp games, make s’mores and earn your Tree badge! Girls will have the opportunity to spend the night on Thursday night.

Wizards and Wands Dive-in Grades 4-9 Cost: $35 per person August 5 Finish the summer off with a splash! Make up-cycled jewelry out of Misused Muggle artifacts, learn Defense Against the Dark Arts, and find your wand at Ollivander’s! After a busy day in the wizarding world, cook dinner over a fire and then dive in and watch Harry Potter on the big screen at the swimming pool!

Program runs from 1PM to 9PM.

Brownie Explorers Grades 2-3 Cost: $200 per person June 26-30 Come enjoy an amazing outdoor adventure! You’ll get to swim in the pool, play your favorite camp games, make s’mores and earn the Brownie Outdoor Adventure badge! Girls will have the opportunity to spend the night on Thursday night.

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Camp Grove Point Resident Camp My Sister and Me

Junior Wranglers

Grades 1-12 Cost: $200 per person July 5-7 Camp is more fun when you bring your sister (or cousin!) along!

Come to camp with your sister and support each other on the low ropes course, try archery, paddleboard in the river, and make a special sisterly craft to remember your great time at camp!

Grades 4-5 Cost: $415 July 9-14; July 30-August 6 If you’re a first time horseback rider or you want to brush up on your cowgirl skills, this is the session for you! You’ll learn about grooming and horse care and get to take horseback riding lessons. Giddy up!

Glitterbugs Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 per person July 5-7 Join us to create sparkly, glittery art! You’ll make projects that shimmer and shine using glitter, sequins, and beads. Work on your Painting badge! When you’re not crafting away, enjoy a swim in the pool and sitting around a crackling campfire with your new best friends!

Cowgirls Grades 4-8 Cost: $225 per person July 5-7 If you’re a first time horseback rider or you want to brush up on your cowgirl skills, this is the session for you! You’ll learn about grooming and horse care and get to take a horseback riding lesson. Giddy up!

Finding Neverland Grades 1-3 Cost: $385 per person July 9-14 Help Wendy find her way back to Neverland! During this session, you’ll never have to grow up as you build your own fairy house, find the buried treasure, and swim with the mermaids.

Just watch out for Captain Hook during the week of fantasy fun at Camp Grove Point!

Splashtacular Grades 1-3 Cost: $385 per person July 16-21 Spend your summer days splashing away, swimming and sliding! You’ll get to swim in the pool, have a “water carnival” and try out the giant slip-n-slide! Take a lesson with one of our swim instructors to work on improving your strokes!

Anchors Away

Grades 4-5 Cost: $385 per person July 9-14 It’s time to survive your first zombie invasion! Learn how to properly use a hatchet to fuel your fire, tie the proper knots to set a zombie trap, and identify (and eat) wild edible plants!

Grades 4-5 Cost: $385 per person July 16-21 Explore the shores of the Sassafras after learning the knots, science and art of sailing. You will put your new skills to the test in the ultimate geocaching adventure on the water and the First Annual Grove Point Cardboard Regatta! Camp favorites like archery, swimming, and s’mores will also be a part of this great week at camp!

Trek n Travel

Rapids and Riding

Zombies Invade

Grades 6-8 Cost: $550 July 9-14 Adventure awaits the Trek n Travel campers! You’ll spend most of this session venturing out of camp! On Monday, head to the Poconos to get settled into your camp-away-from-camp. You’ll spend the week hiking the mountains, climbing in tree tops, and zipping a 1,000 ft zip line!

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Grades 6-8 Cost: $455 per person July 16-21; July 30-August 6 Get ready to ride the rapids and a mighty steed! In this fun travel session, you will get to enjoy traditional camp activities before venturing out for two day trips; one for a lazy river rafting trip and another for a day of horseback riding!

Camp Grove Point Resident Camp Grove Point’s Got Talent Grades 1-3 Cost: $385 per person July 23-28 Calling all superstars! Camp Grove Point is seeking magicians, singers, dancers, and more to show off their skills at Grove Point’s Got Talent. Whether you are a solo artist or a group of friends with a talent act, Grove Point wants to write your name in the stars! You’ll also enjoy favorite camp activities like swimming, archery, and making s’mores!

Muggles and Magic Grades 4-5 Cost: $385 per person July 23-28 Calling all witches, wizards, and even Muggles! In this Harry Potter-themed session, you will compete in the Quidditch World Cup, make your own wand, sample the delicious treats from Honeyduke’s Sweet Shop and play Wizard’s Chess. Magic is in the air during this great week at camp!

Hogwarts Academy Grades 6-8 Cost: $385 per person July 23-28 Calling all witches, wizards, and even Muggles! In this Harry Potter-themed session, you will compete in the Quidditch World Cup, make your own wand, sample the delicious treats from Honeyduke’s Sweet Shop and play Wizard’s Chess. Magic is in the air during this great week at camp!

Get M.A.D.D. Grades 4-5 Cost: $385 per person July 23-28 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a dancer, actress, or singer? Here’s your chance to find out! Learn about stage make-up, set design, lighting, and performing before putting your skills to work to create a stage show for your new friends at camp! You’ll also enjoy favorite camp activities like swimming, archery, and making s’mores!

Spectacular, Spectacular Grades 6-8 Cost: $385 per person July 23-28 Are you ready to take the stage? In this special theater-themed session, you will learn acting techniques, improvisation skills, and write your own play to perform in front of the whole camp!

Enter stage left and get ready for the best summer ever!

Camp for Grown-Ups Adults ages 18+ Cost: $250 per person August 11-13 Bring you and your friends to sleepaway camp for grown-ups!

Come together to spend two blissful nights at camp. Fill your own schedule with land and water sports, epic theme night events, archery and crafts. This weekend…camp is for the grown-ups!

Counselor in Training Programs Program Aide

Grades 7-8 Cost: $400 per person July 9-21 This program will help you develop skills in several areas.

Learn about developmental ages and stages, behavior and risk management, activity facilitation, outdoor skills and group leadership. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn the Program Aide pin. This is a terrific first step for any girl interested in becoming a counselor or working with youth! (PAs will stay at camp the weekend between sessions).

CIT I Grade 9 Cost: $400 per person July 9-21 In the first phase of our Counselor in Training (CIT) program, you will earn your CPR/First Aid certification and be trained in child development, leadership, team-building initiatives, group dynamics, and conflict resolution. During the second week of your session, you will be immersed in the counselor experience by spending the week assigned to a unit and helping the counselors care for younger campers. (CITs will stay at camp the weekend between sessions).

CIT II Grade 10 Cost: $400 per person July 9-21 In the final phase of our Counselor in Training program, the CIT II’s will learn how to lead specific camp activities. After choosing from archery, swimming, boating, or crafts, the CIT II will then help in leading these activities. You will learn about developing lesson plans, and leave with a better understanding of what is means to be a counselor with a specific skill-set to lead these activities. Lifeguard certification will be available for any CIT II’s interested in obtaining this certification. (CITs will stay at camp the weekend between sessions).

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Camp Todd Resident Camp Program Aide • Grade 7-8 Counselor in Training I • Grade 9 Counselor in Training II • Grade 10 Cost: $200 per person June 18-23; June 25-30 This program will help girls develop leadership skills, learn about youth development and assist counselors with providing activities for younger girls. This is a terrific step for any girl interested in becoming a counselor in the future or working with children!

Camp Sampler Grades 1-12 Cost: $385 per person June 18-23 This session gives campers the opportunity to experience everything Camp Todd has to offer! Campers will learn how to live in community, problem solve, and engage with peers while participating in traditional camp activities like hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, making s’mores, and trying archery!

Color Wars Grades 1-12 Cost: $385 June 25-30 Are you ready for the ultimate Color Wars battle? Enjoy traditional camp fun while competing for the title of Camp Todd Color Wars Champ! Campers will be split into teams and participate in colorful, crazy, and even messy challenges! Find the hidden idol around Camp Todd and enter ROYGBIV’s tribal council to vote for sportsmanship awards. Game on!

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Family Camp Grades 1-12 Cost $75 per person July 5-7 Join us for Family Camp where the whole family is invited to Camp Todd for 3 days and 2 nights of FUN! Parents will experience the power of play as their children lead the way through a camp adventure though water, land, and air! This session is open to all family members. Children under 3 attend free.

Adventure Out Grades 4-8 Cost: $385 per person July 9-14 Spend a week at camp learning outdoor skills like fire-building, leave no trace, working as a team on the challenge course, and practice canoeing in preparation for an all day canoe trip. We’ll also have time for archery, zip-lining, and making s’mores!

Wilderness Explorers Grades 1-12 Cost: $385 per person July 30-August 4 Come and get adventurous at Camp Todd! Join us for this exploration themed session where you’ll learn about identifying plants, animal tracks and orienteering!

Camp Sandy Pines Resident Camp Taste of Camp

Camp the Peninsula

Grades 1-12 Cost: $200 per person July 16-18 This session gives campers the opportunity to experience everything Sandy Pines has to offer! Campers will learn how to live in community, problem solve, and engage with peers while participating in traditional camp activities like hiking, making s’mores, and trying archery!

Grades 6-8 Cost: $415 per person July 23-28 Ready, set, explore! Come to this fun travel session where you will start off at Sandy Pines before spending your week camping throughout the Delmarva Peninsula!

Volunteer Day Camp Beyond the outdoor programs outlined in the camp guide, there are still many other ways to enjoy the outdoors at a GSCB property this summer! We have several wonderful volunteer-run camps at our properties. Check gscb.org and the below websites for information as it gets closer to summer camp 2017!

Sandy Pines Day Camp

Summer Roundup Resident Camp

Country Center Resident Camp

July 10-14, 2017 ⬩ Grades 1-12 For more information, visit www.gscb.org. To register, email Jennifer Smullen: jensmullenRn@gmail.com

July 23-27, 2017 ⬩ Grades 1-8 (Grades 9-12 may qualify for Program Aide Training) Campers can participate in: archery, boating, cookouts, crafts, singing, swimming, zip-lining and camp fire activities. Registration opens January 1, 2017. For more information and to register, visit www.summerroundup.org.

July 10-14, 2017; July 17-21, 2017; July 24-28, 2017 ⬩ Grades 1-12 The 2017 theme is “Imagine the Possibilities.” Girls entering grades 1-6 may attend as campers. Girls entering grades 7-12 may participate as Teen Staff! For more information and to register, visit www.volunteerdaycamp.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions Why is camp so expensive?

GSCB camp fees are well below the national average for similar programs. Even with the camp fees paid by the families, a significant portion of the cost to operate camp is underwritten by Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay through grants, fund-raising, and product program sales. The actual cost to GSCB for a girl to attend a one week resident camp is approximately $700.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes! Anyone who registers for camp before January 1, 2017 qualifies for an Early Bird Discount of $25. If you pay all of your camp fees in full at the time of registration, a Full Pay discount of $15 will be applied. That’s a total of $40 in discounts if you pay in full before January 1!

Is transportation available?

Currently, only transportation to Grove Point Day Camp is available. Pick up locations are in Wilmington at the Brandywine Library, Newark at the Newark Resource Center, Middletown in the Walmart parking lot, and Dover in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods. The cost for transportation is $85.00 per week.

Is before and after care available?

Before and after care is available for Camp Country Center programs only. The cost is an additional $100 per week. Before care begins at 7:30 and ends at 5:30.

Should I register by daughter for the grade level she has just completed or the grade she is entering?

Register for the grade she is entering in Fall 2017.

Is a deposit required for camp?

Yes, GSCB requires a $35 deposit for each session the girl is registering for. This amount is applied to the total cost of the camp session. “Cookie Bucks” (earned by a troop through the Girl Scout Cookie Program) cannot be used for the deposit. If you are requesting a campership to help cover the cost and are unable to pay the $35 deposit, please provide a written explanation. For camps less than $35, please see the online registration forms for deposit amounts. Deposits are refundable for cancellations prior to March 15, 2017. After that date, GSCB will retain the $35 deposit in the event of cancellation for any reason.

Can camp accommodate my daughter’s dietary needs?

If your girl has special dietary needs, contact the appropriate Camp Director at least two weeks prior to her arrival at camp. You can discuss the nature of your camper’s needs and gather additional information to determine if the camp can provide the appropriate support and accommodation for your camper.

Can my daughter attend camp if she has a chronic medical condition?

We handle each situation on a case-by-case basis. If a camper has a special medical condition, it is the policy of GSCB to work with the parent to help us determine what the appropriate accommodations might be, keeping the girl’s health and safety as the priority.

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How will my daughter receive her medication at camp?

Medications need to be in original containers, prescribed specifically for the camper and not be expired (or expire) while at camp. The camp will assist campers who need regular medication on a set schedule. Campers that occassionally need over-the-counter medication for headaches, allergies or lactose intolerance must be able to communicate to staff that they need this medication, or it will not be given to them. The camp carries select over-the-counter medication that parents may authorize the camp to administer on the health form. Medications will not be dispensed in any manner other than what is specified on the label, without written instructions from a physician, including over-the-counter medications.

What if it is hot outside?

We still have a great time at camp even when it’s hot outside! We encourage the girls to drink plenty of water and refill their water bottles with cold water, regularly. We have designated locations at each camp with air conditioning where we can do certain activities in the event of severe or prolonged heat. Although girls may spend some time in air-conditioning, a majority of their camp time is spent outside.

How do you handle inclement weather?

All GSCB camps have emergency weather procedures in place. We reserve the right to alter scheduled activities due to weather conditions. Alternative options will be offered to replace an activity cancelled due to weather. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made as a result of weather-related changes.

What if my camper is homesick? Can she come home?

Please include your girl in the decision-making process so she is aware of the length of stay. Do not promise her she can come home early if she does not like camp in the first couple of days. Experiencing some feelings of homesickness is totally normal; in fact, research shows that 96% of kids experience some degree of homesickness at some point during their time at camp. Less than 10% of campers, however, experience homesickness that is so severe where an early return home becomes necessary. You can help set your girl up for success by explaining to her that she might feel homesick at camp and discuss some coping strategies like journaling, talking to a friend or counselor or keeping busy with games and crafts. We will work with your camper to help her adjust. If homesickness persists, the Camp Director will call to inform you of the situation and work to develop a plan of action.

Does my camper require a physical?

GSCB no longer requires a physical for a girl to attend camp. All girls must have Health History forms and immunization records completed on Ultra Camp by June 1, 2017.

What electronic devices are permitted at camp?

No electronic devices are permitted at camp. Electronic devices can be easily lost or damaged in the camp environment. Cell phones, computers, iPods, screens, tablets, e-readers, etc. are not permitted at camp for any reason. If an electronic or technology device is brought to camp, it will be immediately taken by staff and returned the day the camper departs camp. Digital cameras are not prohibited, but not recommended. The camp, staff members and Girl Scouts are not liable for the loss, theft or damage to any electronic device brought to camp in noncompliance with camp policy, including digital cameras.

How do you handle behavioral problems at camp?

All girls are expected to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law while at camp. The Camp Director and staff will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, GSCB reserves the right to send home from camp any girl who consistently exhibits unsuitable behavior or endangers the camp community, or whose actions towards others are unacceptable. This includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, excessive profanity, disrespectful behavior or bullying. In this case, the girl’s parents/guardians are responsible for picking her up. In the event that a girl is sent home for behavioral problems, there will be no refund for camp fees or travel costs.

Can I visit my daughter at camp?

No visitors are permitted at camp. Unless a session is specifically advertised as a family session or prior approval has been given from GSCB for volunteer hours, parents should not expect to be able to remain with children or visit at any time during the session. This policy is designed with the best interest of the campers in mind, as having parents around can serve as a distraction and prohibit your girl and her peers from fully engaging in their experience, developing independence or exacerbating homesickness.

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Registration & Payment Online registration makes life easy! GSCB now uses online registration through Ultra Camp for all outdoor program camps and events.

How do you do it? Simply go to www.camp.gscb.org and you will be prompted to create an account. It’s as simple as any online shopping experience! Ultra Camp will walk you step by step through creating your profile, registration, camp paperwork, applicable health forms and payment!

If you registered for camp in 2016, you simply need to log back into your account and update any changes to the forms from last year.

Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Simply fill in the financial assistance form when registering for camp. Decisions about financial assistance packages will be made on April 1 and families will be notified via email at that time. You are required to put down the $35 deposit unless you are applying for a full campership. If you are applying for a full campership, contact the Camp Registrar at 302-456-7150. Be prepared to submit a narrative of need and copy of your tax return.

Open House Dates Parents, campers, and their families are invited to our Open House! This is a great opportunity to view the camp facilities (including living accommodations) and tour the camp. The cost is free!

Camp Country Center, June 11, 2017 • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Camp Grove Point, June 4, 2017 • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Camp Todd, June 12, 2017 • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Camp Care Packages Camp Care Packages are now available to order online at the time of your registration. Choose your package, and it will be waiting for your camper when she arrives in her unit!

Bronze Care Package: Includes a drawstring bag, water bottle, bandana, friendship bracelet, and a postcard! The cost is $15.

Silver Care Package: Includes a drawstring bag, water bottle, bandana, friendship bracelet, postcard, small stuffed animal, and long sleeve camp t-shirt! The cost is $35.

Gold Care Package: Includes a drawstring bag, water bottle, bandana, friendship bracelet, postcard, small stuffed animal, long-sleeve camp t-shirt, camp hoodie, and a full-sized stuffed animal. The cost is $60.

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay is looking for the next amazing Camp Staff member. Is it you?

Positions include unit counselors, waterfront, sailing staff, and nurses. Salaries include meals and lodging. All positions require a minimum age of 18 with some specifically requiring a minimum age of 21.

Junior counselor opportunities are available to girls under the age of 18 who have completed the CIT program or have other applicable experience working with children.

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For an application, visit: http://www.gscb.org/01_about_us/careers/careers.html.