Girl Scouts Louisiana East
2017 Resident Camp
Join us at 2017 Camp
2017 Resident Camp
Open House
At Girl Scouts Louisiana East Resident Camp the
Open to Girls in Grades K-12 and their families
Spend your summer trying new things, exploring the
adventure is high and the fun is big-like, really BIG.
Sunday, February 19, 2017 Sunday, April 30, 2017 Camp Marydale St. Francisville, LA
great outdoors, making incredible memories with
Sunday, March 26, 2017 Sunday, April 9, 2017 Camp Whispering Pines Independence, LA
Come ready to play, explore, discover, and have the time
ALL Open Houses are from 2-4 p.m. The camp open house provides an opportunity for the girl(s) and her parents/guardians to explore camp, visit the camp sites, and receive information before camp begins. Please remember that exploring camp means walking. Wear comfortable closed toed shoes and casual clothing. This is your chance to explore camp. No need to register; come and visit us. Register for a resident camp session at any Open House, using our computers, and receive a $25 discount! Registration assistance is available for online registration; paper registration accepted only from non-GSLE girls at www.gsle.org.
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awesome new friends, and SO much more. “Survivor” is NOT your everyday summer experience. of your life. It’s going to be EPIC. Whether it’s hiking, horses, high ropes or water sports you love, Girl Scouts Louisiana East has just the camp for you. No matter what program you choose, you’ll enjoy the beauty of nature, learn new skills, make new friends, and so much more! Not a Girl Scout, no problem, all girls are welcome!
A Typical Week at Camp Sunday 3 p.m. Check-in, settle in, and meet new friends, discuss week’s activities. 6 p.m. Dinner followed by “Welcome to Camp!” and s’mores!
Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m. Flag Ceremony/Breakfast 9 a.m. - 12 noon Activities 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Lunch/Turtle Time (rest time) 2 - 5 p.m. Activities 5:45 p.m. Flag/Dinner 7 - 9 p.m. Evening Activities 10 p.m. Showers/Bed - Lights Out
Tuesday, Breakfast Cook Out! Wednesday, dinner Cook Out! Friday
• Pack up, kapers (camp chores). • Lunch • Scheduled activity • Check out — See you next summer!
*Girls have the option to swim every day (weather permitting)
Evening activities during the week include: Sunday Welcome to camp and s’mores!
Monday All camp game (Capture the Flag, Camper-Counselor Scavenger Hunt, Gold Rush, etc.)
Tuesday Survivor Challenge
Wednesday Following the cook out, units may choose a night swim, star gazing, dance, camp out, crafts, special activity, or just hanging out.
Thursday Closing camp fire
Friday Traveling home and sharing your new experiences.
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Girl Scout Camp Sessions at-a-glance May 28-30 (Su-Te)
Week 1 5/28-6/2 Week 2 6/4- 6/9 Week 3 6/11-6/16 Week 4 6/18-6/23 Week 5 6/25-6/30 Week 6 7/5-7/7 Week 7 7/9-7/14 Week 8 7/16-7/21 Week 9 7/23-7/28
Cost
WP = Camp Whispering Pines Dates
CC = Camp Covington Code
Program
Grade
MD = Camp Marydale
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH11
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH12 May 31-June 2 (We-Fr) CM
CM
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH21
June 4-6 (Su-Tu)
CM
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH22
June 7-9 (We-Fr)
CM
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH31
June 11-13 (Su-Tu)
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH41
June 18-20 (Su-Tu)
1-3
Love, Hug & Paint
$195
CMLH42
June 21-23 (We-Fr)
1-3
Brownie Sampler
$195
CMBS32
June 14-16 (We-Fr)
1-3
Brownie Sampler
$195
CMBS51
June 25-27 (Su-Tu)
1-3
Brownie Sampler
$195
CMBS52
June 28-30 (We-Fr)
1-3
Explorers
$290
CMEX21
June 4-9
CM CM CM CM CM CM CM
1-3
Explorers
$290
CMEX31
June 11-16
1-8
Sunny Days at CWP
$175
WPDC91
July 23-28
CM
1-8
Sunny Days at CM
$175
CMDC91
July 23-28
1-12
Me & My Pal
$75/person
CCSM61
July 5-7 (We-Fr)
1-12
Me & My Gal
$100/person CMMM61
July 5-7 (We-Fr)
CM
1-12
She & Me
$75/person WPSM61
July 5-7 (We-Fr)
WP
WP CM CC
2-3
Marydale Mermaids
$290
CMMM11
May 28-June 2
2-3
Marydale Mermaids
$290
CMMM41
June 18-23
2-3
Brownie Sleepover Outdoor Adventurer Badge Brownie Sleepover Outdoor Adventurer Badge Brownie Sleepover Outdoor Adventurer Badge Brownie Sleepover Outdoor Adventurer Badge
$185
WPBS51
June 25-27 (Su-Tu)
WP
$185
WPBS52
June 28-30 (We-Fr)
WP
$185
WPBS71
July 9-11 (Su-Tu)
WP
$185
WPBS72
July 12-14 (We-Fr)
WP
2-3 2-3 2-3 3-4
Pony Up
$300
CMPU11
May 28-June 2
3-4
Pony Up
$300
CMPU21
June 4-9
3-4
Pony Up
$300
CMPU41
June 18-23
4-5
Junior Mini Challenge
$290
WPJM51
June 25-30
4-5
Junior Mini Challenge
$290
WPJM71
July 9-14
4-5
Junior Mini Challenge
$290
WPJM81
July 16-21
4-6
Art-Rageous
$290
WPAR71
July 9-14
4-6
Art-Rageous
$290
WPAR81
July 16-21
4-6
Summer Splash
$290
WPSS51
June 25-30
CM CM
CM CM CM WP WP WP WP WP WP
4-6
Summer Splash
$290
WPSS71
July 9-14
4-6
Summer Splash
$290
WPSS81
July 16-21
WP
4-6
Stage Struck
$290
WPST81
July 16-21
WP
4-6
Cowgirls
$310
CMCG11
May 28-June 2
4-6
Cowgirls
$310
CMCG21
June 4-9
4-6
Cowgirls
$310
CMCG31
June 11-16
4-6
Cowgirls
$310
CMCG41
June 18-23
4-6
Camping Divas
$290
CMCD21
June 4-9
4-6
Camping Divas
$290
CMCD51
June 25-30
4-6
Fireflies
$290
CMFF11
May 28-June 2
4-6
Fireflies
$290
CMFF41
June 18-23
4-6
Marydale Movie Stars
$290
CMMS11
May 28-June 2
4-6
Marydale Movie Stars
$290
CMMS31
June 11-16
WP
CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM
Girl Scout Camp Sessions at-a-glance Week 1 5/28-6/2 Week 2 6/4- 6/9 Week 3 6/11-6/16 Week 4 6/18-6/23 Week 5 6/25-6/30 Week 6 7/5-7/7 Week 7 7/9-7/14 Week 8 7/16-7/21 Week 9 7/23-7/28
Cost
WP = Camp Whispering Pines Dates
CC = Camp Covington Code
Program
Grade
MD = Camp Marydale
4-6
Crafty Critters
$290
CMCC41
June 18-23
4-6
Junior Engineers
$290
CMJE21
June 4-9
4-6
Junior Engineers
$290
CMJE31
June 11-16
CM
5-6
Rodeo Ready
$310
CMRR31
June 11-16
CM
5-6
Rodeo Ready
$310
CMRR51
June 25-30
6-8
Cadette Fitness
$290
WPCF71
July 9-14
6-8
Night Hawks
$290
WPNH81
July 16-21
6-8
Boots And Bridles
$400
CMBB41
June 18-30 (2 wks)
6-8
Night Owls
$290
CMNO11
May 28-June 2
6-8
Tails & Trails
$330
CMTT21
June 4-9
AGES 11-13 AGES 11-13
Spur In Training
$185
CMST11
May 28-June 2
Spur In Training
$185
CMST41
June 18-23
7-10
Thrill Seekers
$290
WPTS71
July 9-14
7-10
Thrill Seekers
$290
WPTS81
July 16-21
7-10
Trailblazers
$410
CMTB41
June 18-30 (2 wks)
7-10
All Aboard Paddleboards
$290
WPAA71
July 9-14
7-10
Sunset Riders
$310
CMSR31
June 11-16
CM CM
CM WP WP CM CM CM CM CM CM WP WP CM WP WP CM
9-12
Barn Aide
$110
CMBA11
May 28-June 2
9-12
Barn Aide
$110
CMBA21
June 4-9
9-12
Barn Aide
$110
CMBA31
June 11-16
9-12
Barn Aide
$110
CMBA41
June 18-23
9-12
Barn Aide
$110
CMBA51
June 25-30
9-12
Wrangler In Training I
$160
CMWI11
May 28-June 2
9-12
Wrangler In Training I
$160
CMWI21
June 4-9
9-12
Wrangler In Training I
$160
CMWI31
June 11-16
9-12
Counselor In Training I
$130
CMCT11
May 28-June 2
9-12
Counselor In Training I
$130
CMCT21
June 4-9
9-12
Counselor In Training I
$130
CMCT31
June 11-16
9-12
Counselor In Training I
$130
WPCI51
June 25-30
9-12
Counselor In Training I
$130
WPCI81
July 16-21
10-12
Wrangler In Training II
$260
CMWT41
June 18-30 (2 wks)
CM CM CM CM
10-12
Counselor In Training II
$260
CMCT41
June 18-30 (2 wks)
10-12
Counselor In Training II
$130
WPCT81
July 16-21 (1 wk)
10-12
Program Aide
$100
CMPA11
May 28-June 2
CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM WP
WP CM
10-12
Program Aide
$100
CMPA21
June 4-9
10-12
Program Aide
$100
CMPA31
June 11-16
CM
10-12
Program Aide
$100
CMPA41
June 18-23
10-12
Program Aide
$100
CMPA51
June 25-30
CM
10-12
Program Aide
$100
WPPA51
June 25-30
WP
10-12
Program Aide
$100
WPPA71
July 9-14
10-12
Program Aide
$100
WPPA81
July 16-21
4-5
Troop Horseback Riding
CMTH62
July 7-9 (Fri-Sun)
CM
4-12
Troop Get Away!
WPGA61
July 7-9 (Fri-Sun)
WP
6-8
Troop Archery Challenge
$150/girl $50/adult $75/girl $75/adult $170/girl $50/adult
CCAC62
July 7-9 (Fri-Sun)
CC
AGES 9-14
AdventureSail® AdventureSail®
$20 $20
ADSA11 ADSA22
June 10 August 5
CM CM
WP WP
Summer Sessions Love, Hug & Paint GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3
If you love art and horses, you’ll love this mini session! You will visit the barn where you may take a pony ride, paint a horse, or even feed them a few treats. When you aren’t at the barn, you’ll get to do other typical camp activities, like swimming and arts and crafts! *This session does not include archery.* **Sunday to Tuesday sessions: Check-in 2 p.m. Sunday, check-out 5 p.m. Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday sessions; Check-in 2 p.m. Wednesday; check-out 5 p.m. Friday.** at CAMP MARYDALE, $195
DATE CODE May 28-30 (Sun-Tues) CMLH11 May 31-June 2 (Wed-Fri) CMLH12 June 4-6 (Sun-Tues) CMLH21 June 7-9 (Wed-Fri) CMLH22 June 11-13 (Sun-Tues) CMLH31 June 18-20 (Sun-Tues) CMLH41 June 21-23 (Wed-Fri) CMLH42
Brownie Sampler GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3
Want to try out summer camp? Not quite ready to spend a whole week yet? This session is for YOU! In this camp-tastic session you will get a taste of all camp has to offer. Take a dip in the pool, roast a marshmallow, hike on a trail, and make some nifty arts and crafts! *This session does DATE CODE June 14-16 (Wed-Fri) CMBS32 not include archery.* **Sunday to Tuesday sessions: Check-in 2 p.m. June 25-27 (Sun-Tues) CMBS51 Sunday, check-out 5 p.m. Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday sessions; June 28-30 (Wed-Fri) CMBS52 Check-in 2 p.m. Wednesday; check-out 5 p.m. Friday.** at CAMP MARYDALE, $195
Explorers GRADE 1 GRADES 2-3 DATE CODE In this camp session, you’ll spend your time exploring all June 4-9 CMEX21 camp has to offer! You will go on a nature hike, roast a June 11-16 CMEX31 marshmallow over the fire you helped to build, take a dip in the pool, and paddle around the lake, accompanied by older campers. Upon session completion, Brownies are eligible for the Hikers badge. *This session does not include archery.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
HIKERS badge
sunny days at Camp Whispering Pines GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6-8
At this exciting Day Camp, you will experience adventure and friendship! From swimming and hiking to arts and crafts and archery, you’ll have a fun-filled week! You will also get to take a ride down the Timber Lake water slide, and paddle around the lake! Camp activities will vary DATE CODE depending on participant’s grade level. Camp session begins at 9 a.m. and ends July 23-28 WPDC91 at 5 p.m. each day. Campers check in on Monday (no overnight). Lunch and snack are provided! at CAMP Whispering Pines, $175
Sunny Days at Camp Marydale GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6-8
At this exciting Day Camp, you will experience adventure and friendship! From swimming and hiking to arts and crafts and archery, you’ll have a fun-filled week! You’ll even get to spend time with the horses and go canoeing! Camp activities will vary depending on participant’s grade level. Camp session begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. each day. Campers check in on Monday (no overnight). Lunch DATE CODE and snack are provided! at CAMP Marydale, $175 July 23-28 CMDC91
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Me & My Pal GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12
Our duo of girls and their favorite guy (age 21 or older) - whether it’s dad, grandfather, uncle, or another appropriate adult male, will explore the great outdoors together with a “Minute to Win It” theme. Come with a “team” name and compete against other duos, all while having fun! Girls and their pals will be sleeping in cabins or tents near each other. If you would prefer to pitch a tent for your duo, let us know! Go on a trust hike together, swim, and play in the creek! You will enjoy many other activities like archery (Juniors+), hiking, and swimming. This is a staff-led event in which “campers” (adults and girls) will follow the lead of their facilitators during activities. Adults are responsible for the supervision of their own camper during activities, down time, and kapers (chores). Adults are encouraged to participate. Limit: each girl may bring one male adult. Participants will be grouped for activities/ lodging depending on the camper’s grade level. Lodging, food, daily snack, activity supplies, facilitator fees, first aid services, and medication administration included in adult and camper prices. Adults must be registered Girl Scout DATE CODE members and have completed a background check. **Check-in 10 July 5-7 (Wed-Fri) CCSM61 a.m. Wednesday; check-out 10 a.m. Friday.** at CAMP Covington, $75/person
me & my gal GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12
Spend the weekend with the woman you admire most! Go on a trust hike together, make jewlery, and canoe around the lake! You will enjoy many other activities like archery (Juniors+), swimming, horseback riding (Juniors+) or pony rides (Brownies), and the low ropes course. This is a staff-led event in which “campers” (adults and girls) will follow the lead of their facilitators during activities. Adults are responsible for the supervision of their own camper during activities, down time, and kapers (chores). Adults are encouraged to participate. Limit: each girl may bring one female adult. Participants will be grouped for activities/lodging depending on the camper’s grade level. Lodging, food, daily snack, activity supplies, facilitator fees, first aid services, and medication administration included in adult and camper prices. Adults must be DATE CODE registered Girl Scout members and have completed a background July 5-7 (Wed-Fri) CMMM61 check. **Check-in 10 a.m. Wednesday; check-out 10 a.m. Friday.** at CAMP Marydale, $100/person
she & me GRADE 1
GRADES 2-3 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12
Spend the weekend with the woman you admire most! Go on a trust hike together, make jewlery, and canoe around the lake! You will enjoy many other activities like archery, challenging yourself on the high ropes (Juniors+), swimming, climbing the rockwall, and having fun on the water slide. This is a staff-led event in which “campers” (adults and girls) will follow the lead of their facilitators during activities. Adults are responsible for the supervision of their own camper during activities, down time, and kapers (chores). Adults are encouraged to participate. Limit: each girl may bring one female adult. Participants will be grouped for activities/lodging depending on the camper’s grade level. Lodging, food, daily snack, activity supplies, facilitator fees, first aid services, and medication administration are included in adult and camper prices. DATE CODE Adults must be registered Girl Scout members and have completed a July 5-7 (Wed-Fri) WPSM61 background check. **Check-in 10 a.m. Wednesday; check-out 10 a.m. Friday.** at CAMP Whispering Pines, $75/person
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brownie sleepover Outdoor Adventurer Badge GRADES 2-3 Come make new friends at Camp Whispering Pines and earn the Outdoor Adventurer badge! You will experience climbing the rock wall, star gazing, playing water games, building a campfire, and perfecting your Girl Scout knots. Worried about the heat? In this session, you will get DATE CODE plenty of splash time both in the pool and on the Timber Lake water June 25-27 (Sun-Tues) WPBS51 slide! **Sunday to Tuesday sessions: CheckJune 28-30 (Wed-Fri) WPBS52 in 2 p.m. Sunday, check-out 5 p.m. Tuesday; July 9-11 (Sun-Tues) WPBS71 Wednesday to Friday sessions; Check-in 2 p.m. July 12-14 (Wed-Fri) WPBS72 Wednesday; check-out 5 p.m. Friday.** at CAMP whispering pines, $185 Outdoor Adventurer badge
marydale mermaids GRADES 2-3 Take your swimming skills to the next level! Learn basic water safety, improve on your swimming techniques, play water games, and just enjoy splishin’ and splashin’ all week long! In your spare time, you DATE CODE will enjoy other camp activities May 28-June 2 CMMM11 such as hiking to find friendship June 18-23 CMMM41 rocks, checking out the challenge course, and making mermaid pins! *This session does not include archery.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
pony up GRADE 4
GRADE 3
Do you love horses and want to learn more about them? This progressive, equine session is just what you need. Begin the week with a pony ride to get a feel for our horses. Throughout the week you will learn about ground safety, grooming, leading, and feeding! Upon completing this session Juniors are eligible for their Horseback Riding outdoor badge. DATE CODE **Campers in this session do not ride horses every May 28-June 2 CMPU11 day, but will work hands-on with them daily in June 4-9 CMPU21 Horseback Riding order to become more comfortable.** June 18-23 CMPU41 badge at CAMP MARYDALE, $300
junior mini challenge GRADES 4-5 Are you ready for an introduction to camping? In this mini challenge, you will experience camp in a whole new light. During the day, take a trip down the lake slide, wade around in the pool, climb the rock wall, shoot a bow and arrow, and paddle around the lake in a canoe or on a stand-up paddle board. You will get to experiment with fun STEM activities like making your own oobleck and geocaching; DATE CODE then when it gets dark June 25-30 WPJM51 you will even experiment July 9-14 WPJM71 with telescopes! at CAMP July 16-21 WPJM81 whispering pines, $290
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art-rageous GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
A Camp Whispering Pines favorite is Artrageous! Enjoy making jewelry, playing with clay, tie-dying, and painting! When you’re not crafting, you’ll enjoy typical camp activities, such as swimming, hiking, and canoeing! at CAMP whispering pines, $290
stage struck GRADES 4-5
DATE CODE July 9-14 WPAR71 July 16-21 WPAR81
GRADE 6
Lights, camera, action! Come spend a week with us in this fun session of acting, improv, and stage games! Create your own costumes and props and end the week with a chance DATE CODE to perform on stage! When you are not busy perfecting your craft, you July 16-21 WPST81 can take trip down the Timber Lake water slide, or play water games in the pool. at CAMP whispering pines, $290
summer splash GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
Do you love the water? Spend the week playing water games during your extended pool time, boating, and doing water relays! You’ll, of course, get to play on the Timber Lake slide! When you’re not playing in the water, you’ll get to enjoy archery and climbing the rock wall. at CAMP whispering pines, $290
DATE CODE June 25-30 WPSS51 July 9-14 WPSS71 July 16-21 WPSS81
camping divas GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
Bring your party planning ideas to this exciting session! This week, you’ll make your own face mask, attend a water aerobics DATE CODE class, learn yoga, and even plan a camp-wide June 4-9 CMCD21 dance party! In your spare time, you’ll get to June 25-30 CMCD51 enjoy other typical camp activities! at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
cowgirls GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
Brush off your boots—it’s time to grab the reins and hang on tight! In this camp session you will learn the basics of horsemanship such as grooming, saddling, and the essentials of walking, trotting, and trail riding on your horse. When Horseback Riding you aren’t playing cowgirl, you will be swimming, cooking badge over an open fire, and discovering all that DATE CODE camp has to offer! When you go home, May 28-June 2 CMCG11 you will get to show off your brand new Horseback Riding outdoor June 4-9 CMCG21 badge—you’ve earned it! at CAMP MARYDALE, $310 June 11-16 CMCG31 June 18-23 CMCG41
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marydale movie star GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
Lights, camera, action! Come spend a week with us in this fun session of acting, improv, and stage games! Create your own costumes and props and end the week with a chance to DATE CODE perform together on stage! When you are not busy perfecting your craft, May 28-June 2 CMMS11 you can work together on our low ropes course, or play water games in June 11-16 CMMS31 the pool. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
junior engineers GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
Find your inner engineer at this exciting STEM session! You will spend your time designing prototypes, building a Rube Goldberg machine, and working as a team both on and off the challenge course. You’ll have plenty of time to make a clay model and paint, as well DATE CODE June 4-9 CMJE21 as participate in other camp June 11-16 CMJE31 activities. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
crafty camper GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
If you enjoy making arts and crafts, this session is for you! You will learn how to make jewelry and lanyards, mold clay, turn nature into art, and even birdwatch! When you’re not being a crafty DATE CODE camper, you’ll be participating in camp June 18-23 CMCC41 activities such as hiking and swimming! at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
fireflies GRADES 4-5
GRADE 6
Enjoy sleeping in and staying up late while experiencing all that camp has to offer. During the night, you’ll enjoy activities such as tent camping, star gazing, arts and crafts, hiking, and scavenger hunts. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
rodeo ready GRADE 5
GRADE 6
Already have a good handle on the reins? This session is for seasoned riders wanting to hone their cowgirl skills! Take the extra step past Cowgirls to learn more about riding and caring for horses! When you’re not in the barn, enjoy a nice dip in the pool, playing fun games around the challenge DATE CODE course, or canoe the lake! June 11-16 CMRR31 at CAMP MARYDALE, $310 June 25-30 CMRR51
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DATE CODE May 28-June 2 CMFF11 June 18-23 CMFF41
cadette fitness GRADES 6-8 Get fit with this fun, fitness camp! Enjoy this exciting week of high energy games, Zumba classes, water aerobics, challenges on our ropes course, and kayak and canoe racing on the lake. When it’s time for a break, learn relaxation techniques with yoga, meditation, and aromatherapy, surrounded DATE CODE by the beauty of nature. July 9-14 WPCF71 at CAMP Whispering Pines, $290
night hawks GRADES 6-8 Stay up late and learn about the stars, tent camp under the night sky, play flashlight tag, and go on a night swim! Sleep in late and then get right in on the fun to enjoy kayaking, archery, the ropes course, and the Timber Lake slide! at CAMP Whispering Pines, $290
DATE CODE July 16-21 WPNH81
boots and bridles GRADES 6-8 Love to ride? Then this two-week session is for you! Beginner and advanced riders will spend their time at the barn perfecting their horsemanship skills such as grooming, saddling, and riding at the walk, trot, and lope. Once you become comfortable, you will spend time kicking up your heels on the trails and even tie up your horse for a sack lunch! DATE CODE June 18-30 (2-weeks) CMBB41 Beginner riders will learn and practice the basics; seasoned riders will master more advanced skills. This session includes a weekend stay! at CAMP MARYDALE, $400
night owls
GRADES 6-8 Stay up late and learn about astronomy, see the stars, go tent camping under the night sky, play night-time games, and take a dip in the pool after dark. During the day time, enjoy the DATE CODE adventures of camp with canoes, May 28-June 2 CMNO11 archery, and more! It’ll be a HOOT! at CAMP MARYDALE, $290
tails & trails
GRADES 6-8 Are you a seasoned rider? Looking to take your horse knowledge to the next level? Then this session is for you! Spend your time learning about equine first aid, nutrition, and different riding disciplines. When you aren’t learning, DATE CODE you’ll be practicing your trail riding June 4-9 CMTT21 skills! at CAMP MARYDALE, $330
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spur in training
AGES 11-13 Ready to be a Wrangler, but just not old enough? Try out the Spur In Training program, designed especially for those girls who are eager to train to become a “Spur” in Marydale’s Wrangler/Spur Program. You will spend the week learning the ropes by assisting the Wranglers and riding staff at the barn, caring for the horses and, in your spare time, riding! **The focus of this program is not riding—it DATE CODE is learning leadership skills for the May 28-June 2 CMST11 Wrangler/Spur Program.** June 18-23 CMST41 at CAMP MARYDALE, $185
thrill seekers
GRADES 7-8 GRADES 9-10 Join us for a week of thrills and excitement at Camp Whispering Pines! There will be plenty of time on the high ropes course practicing your basic ropes skills and working your way up to completing challenges, 30 feet in the air! When you’re on the ground, you will hike to the river, go on a kayak scavenger hunt around the lake, shoot a bow and DATE CODE arrow, participate in STEM activities, and WPTS71 take a dip in the pool; you will have a jam- July 9-14 July 16-21 WPTS81 packed week! at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290
all aboard paddleboards GRADES 7-8 GRADES 9-10 In this session, you will earn the outdoor badge, Paddling. You will get hands-on practice with the canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. You will take a trip down the water slide, play canoe dodgeball, and have a paddleboard race. Pack your bags because once you get the hang of things, you will complete a water scavenger hunt around the lake, hike to the river, DATE CODE learn some survival techniques, and go on an overnight July 9-14 WPAA71 tent campout on the barge. at CAMP Whispering Pines, $290
Paddling badge
sunset riders
GRADES 7-8 GRADES 9-10 Are you an intermediate to advanced rider looking to have a little fun on horseback? In this session, you will have a chance to ride at night (in a lit arena) while you work on your horsemanship DATE CODE skills, play rodeo games, and even take a June 11-16 CMSR31 trail ride at dusk. at CAMP MARYDALE, $310
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trailblazers GRADES 7-8 GRADES 9-10 Can’t decide between Equestrian and Aquatic?! Why not become a Trailblazer and do both! Start your adventure at Camp Marydale, where you will spend time with the horses, on the low ropes course, scavenger hunting, and perfecting your archery skills! Then travel to Camp Whispering Pines where you can plan to go on an extended hike to the river, and enjoy activites such as sliding down the water slide, climbing the rockwall, paddle boarding, and soaring down the zipline. When it gets closer to bed time, spend a night on the barge and watch the stars. *Includes transportation DATE CODE from Camp Marydale to Whispering June 18-30 (2-weeks) CMTB41 Pines* **Parents drop off at Camp Marydale and pick up at Camp Whispering Pines,** $410
barn aide
GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 Are you looking for a way to spend your summer and have already completed WITS I & II? Spend several, or all, weeks at the Camp Marydale barn sprucing up the teaching methods you already know, establishing your leadership and decision making skills, and leading trail rides. Send your application, DATE CODE which can be May 28-June 2 CMBA11 found online under June 4-9 CMBA21 “Resident Camp June 11-16 CMBA31 Forms,” to Lauren Hill June 18-23 CMBA41 at lhill@gsle.org to schedule an interview for the Barn Aide position. *The June 25-30 CMBA51 focus of this program is not riding. Campers go home each weekend.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $110
wrangler in training I GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 Discover your leadership and horsemanship potential. Explore the basics of assisting the riding program at Marydale. You will spend a week learning the ropes of being a Wrangler by assisting the riding staff at the barn, caring for the horses and, in your spare time, riding! *The focus of this program is not riding--it is developing leadership skills in the Wrangler/Spur Program.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $160
DATE CODE May 28-June 2 CMWI11 June 4-9 CMWI21 June 11-16 CMWI31
counselor in training I
GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 Have you always dreamed of being a summer camp staff member? Welcome to the first step… the CIT program! This session gives girls a chance to start developing skills as future camp counselors. Learn counseling and leadership skills, behavior management techniques, role play situations, and new songs. You will learn to help with camp activities, work with younger campers, and of course, have fun! at CAMP marydale, $130 DATE CODE May 28-June 2 CMCT11 June 4-9 CMCT21 June 11-16 CMCT31
at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $130 DATE CODE June 25-30 WPCI51 July 16-21 WPCI81
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wrangler in training II GRADES 10 GRADES 11-12
DATE CODE Once you have completed Wrangler In Training I, you are eligible for June 18-30 (2 weeks) CMWT41 Wrangler In Training II. Come spend two weeks at camp teaching younger girls how to care for and ride horses. Share your love of horses with other girls to foster their own special connection with the herd. *The focus of this program is not riding—it is developing leadership skills in the Wrangler/Spur Program.* This session includes a weekend stay! at CAMP MARYDALE, $260
counselor in training II GRADES 10 GRADES 11-12 If you have already completed Counselor In Training I, you will learn to work with staff and campers of all backgrounds and ages and hone your skills as a facilitator of program areas. At the end of your training, you will be placed with a unit as a junior staff member to put all your training and knowledge in practice. at CAMP marydale, $260 DATE CODE June 18-30 (2 weeks) CMCT41
at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $130 DATE CODE July 16-21 (*1 week) WPCT81
program aide
GRADES 10 GRADES 11-12 After you have completed CIT I & CIT II, consider applying for the Program Aide position. Program Aides help facilitate program areas such as arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, and challenge course. You might also help out in the units, the office, or the dining hall. Program Aides must submit an application (found online under Resident Camp Forms) to Lauren Hill at lhill@gsle.org and complete an interview for consideration. at CAMP marydale, $100 DATE CODE May 28-June 2 CMPA11 June 4-9 CMPA21 June 11-16 CMPA31 June 18-23 CMPA41 June 25-30 CMPA51
at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $100 DATE CODE June 25-30 WPPA51 July 9-14 WPPA71 July 16-21 WPPA81
Troop Sessions AdventureSail®
AGES 9-14 All Aboard! Come sail away with the Lake Pontchartrain Women’s Sailing Association. Through the AdventureSail® program you will spend a fun-filled day on the lake learning boating safety, knots, nautical terms, and all the basics of sailing. Adults are welcome to stay, but they won’t be able to go out on the water with the girls. *Picnic lunch is included* at New Orleans Yacht Club, $20
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DATE CODE June 10 ADAS11 August 5 ADAS22
troop horseback riding
junior badge workshop
GRADES 4-5
DATE CODE Bring your troop or group to this badge July 7-9 CMTH62 workshop to earn the new outdoor Horseback Riding badge! Girls will learn basic horsemanship skills such as leading, grooming, saddling, mounting, and walking. If your group is ready, you will embark on a trail. While you’re not at the barn, you will be scheduled for swimming, hiking, and canoeing. Get ready to show off your new badge when you get home! Lodging, food, activity supplies, facilitator fees, and first aid services are included in the session price. Adult fees include lodging, food, and first aid services only. Adult to camper ratio is at least 1:5 per troop. Meals include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch. **Check-in 6-7 p.m. Friday; Check-out 11 a.m. Sunday.** Adults must be registered Girl Scout members and have completed a background check for this session. Attending adult responsible for medication adminstration. at CAMP MARYDALE, $150/girl, $50/adult
the get away!
troop camping
GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 During this session, your troop will arrive between 6-7 p.m., already fed, and ready to enjoy facilitated activities. Your troop will rotate between scheduled activities such as swimming, boating, archery, enjoying the Timber Lake slide, hiking, and arts and crafts. Lodging, activity supplies, facilitator fees, food, and first aid services are included in the price. Adult prices include lodging, food, and first aid services only. Meals include Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. **Checkout is at 11 a.m. on Sunday.** Adult to camper ratio is at least 1:5 per troop. Adult and campers are not required to complete a physical from a licensed physician for this session. Attending adult is responsible for medication administration. at CAMP whispering pines, $75/girl and $75/adult
DATE CODE July 7-9 WPGA61
troop archery challenge
badge workshop GRADES 6-8
Archery badge
Bring your troop or group to this badge workshop to earn the new outdoor Archery badge! Girls will learn the ins and outs of the archery course by practicing their shooting, making their own target, shooting a floating target, and learning about safety procedures and whistle commands. When you’re not at the range, you will be scheduled for swimming, hiking, and canoeing. Get ready to show off your new badge when you get home! Lodging, food, activity supplies, facilitator fees, and first aid services are included in the session price. Adult fees include lodging, food, and first aid services only. Adult to camper ratio is at least 1:5 per troop. Meals include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch. **Check-in 5 p.m. Friday; Check-out 3 p.m. Sunday.** Adults must be registered Girl Scout members and have completed a background check. Attending adult DATE CODE responsible for medication adminstration. July 7-9 CCAC62 at CAMP COVINGTON, $170/girl, $50/adult
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Camp financial assistance Financial assistance is available for one camp session to those demonstrating financial need and will be a percentage of the session fee (never the full fee). Camp Financial Assistance Request applications are due by March 1, 2017. After this date funds may be limited, but we will continue to accept, review and when applicable grant monies until the funds are exhausted. If you wish to request financial assistance, please complete the enclosed form or the online form, located on the Resident Camp page at www.gsle.org. Attach the paper form to your daughter’s paper registration form or submit the online form. If registering first through the ebiz system, full payment is required. Refunds for monies paid for the session can be made after a completed financial assistance form is processed and monies awarded. **Only girls registered with the Girl Scouts Louisiana East council are eligible for financial assistance.** Non-Girl Scouts are Welcomed with additional $15 membership fee. girl scout cookie dough Girls who earn Cookie Dough or Nutte Bucks may use in the resident camp Trading Post. confirmationS After registration has been processed, confirmation emails will be sent indicating placement in camp session(s) and include the email link for the required paperwork, what to pack, trading post, check-in/out times, etc. It will take some time to process registrations. If you are curious about the status of your confirmation email, please call the Resident Camp Registrar no earlier than May 1, 2017.
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Resident Camp
General Registration begins
February 10!
Full Payment due with registration. Register online at www.gsle.org/ebiz. NonGSLE membership registrants must obtain a paper registration form from our website. In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred on her behalf, such as supplies, equipement, registration and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a $50 cancellation fee for each session canceled at the customer’s request. If the council cancels the session, no fee is applied. ** Make your doctor’s appointment today for your physical examination. Don’t forget to bring the enclosed Girl Health Examination Record to be completed by your physician.
Forms due Other than the Girl Health Examination Record/ Physical Exam discussed above, all other Resident Camp forms are online and fillable. They must be completed and turned in to the Girl Scout council office three weeks prior the start of your camper’s session. An email will be sent to each camper’s household within 10 days of their registration with the email link to these camp documents.
refunds Partial refunds (less $50 cancellation fee) may be given in some instances and are considered on a case by case basis. Written requests for a refund must be received by the council at least three weeks prior to the opening day of the session. A partial refund (less $50 cancellation fee) may be secured if the council receives a written certificate from a licensed M.D. stating she is unable to attend her camp session or if there is a family emergency. No refund will be given if a camper is sent home due to unacceptable behavior or homesickness. Full refunds will only be issued for sessions canceled by the council.
Make your doctor’s appointment today for your physical examination.
gIRl HEaltH EXaMInatIOn RECORd
State
Zip Code
Parent or Guardian
Address
Chronic or Recurring Illnesses ❑ ADD/ADHD ❑ Asthma ❑ Bleeding Disorders ❑ Diabetes ❑ Ear Infections ❑ Heart Defect/Disease ❑ Hypertension ❑ Musculoskeletal Disorders ❑ Seizures ❑ Other (Specify)__________
Date of Birth
(Area Code) Phone
Age
datE attEndIng
pROgRaM attEndIng
suggestions from parent:
(Area Code) Phone
Sex
THIS PORTION TO BE fIllEd In by paREnt AND REvIEWED WITH PHYSICIAN AT THE TIME Of ExAMINATION
City or Town
Name (Last, first, Initial) Address In Emergency Notify
Health History: (Check those that apply) ❑ Chicken Pox ❑ Measles ❑ German Measles ❑ Mumps
allergies ❑ Animals ❑ food ❑ Hay fever ❑ Insect Stings ❑ Medicine/Drugs ❑ Plants ❑ Pollen ❑ Other
COMMEnts WHERE applICablE:
Operations or serious injuries _________________________________________________ Hospitalizations _____________________________________________________________ Other diseases/disabilities ____________________________________________________
COMMEnts WHERE applICablE:
fainting ___________________________________________________ Sleep Disturbances _________________________________________ Bed wetting________________________________________________ Menstrual cramps __________________________________________ Constipation _______________________________________________ Nosebleeds ________________________________________________ Emotional disturbances _____________________________________ Other _____________________________________________________ Specific activities to be encouraged _________________________________________________________________________________________ restricted _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special medical or dietary regimen to be followed (specify) ____________________________________________________________ This health history is correct and my daughter has permission to engage in all prescribed activities, except as noted by me and the examining physician. Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
* Not required for every health examination. A Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or Junior should have the test if she has not already had it, either when entering school or at any time since. A Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador should have this test if she has not had it since entering puberty. **Adult tetanus-diphtheria toxoid *** Haemophilus influenza b
Health Examination: Date of examination ________________________________________ Height _______________ Weight ______________ B.P. ____________ Appearance – Nutrition _____________________________________ Without Glasses With Glasses Eyes R 20/ ________ L 20/________ R 20/ _______ L 20/ _________ Ears ______________________________ Hearing R ____________ L____________ Code: Satisfactory ✔ Not Satisfactory ✗ Not Examined W Nose______________________________________________________ Throat ____________________________________________________ Teeth _____________________________________________________ Heart _____________________________________________________ Lungs _____________________________________________________ Abdomen _________________________________________________ Genitalia __________________________________________________ Hernia ____________________________________________________ Skin ______________________________________________________ Musculoskeletal ____________________________________________ General physical and emotional status ________________________ Urinalysis* _______________________ HGB* ____________________ Other notes________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Year Primary Series Completed ________________
Year Of Last Booster ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________
Phone (_________)___________________________
Date _____________ UD: 02/2011
City_______________________________ State _______ Zip _____________
Address ________________________________________________________
Licensed physician’ s signature______________________________________
This person is in satisfactory condition and may engage in all usual activities except as noted. Licensed physician’ s name _________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Physician’ s comments and recommendations Give details or indicate management of significant illnesses.
D.T.P. Diphtheria Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Tetanus Td** ________________ Oral polio ________________ Measles ________________ Mumps ________________ Hib*** Hbpv*** ________________ ________________ Tuberculin test Type ___________ ________________ Year last given ____________________________ Result ___________________________________ Other ________________ ________________
Record of Immunizations: Immunization
THIS PORTION TO BE fIllEd In by pHysICIan AfTER REvIEW Of HEALTH HISTORY WITH paREnt/guaRdIan.
This health history is correct and my daughter has permission to engage in all prescribed activities, except as noted by me and the examining physician. Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
Girl Scouts Louisiana East
MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
841 S. Clearview Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70121
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
www.gsle.org
Girl Scout Camp Financial Assistance Request
Any active registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts Louisiana East may apply for camp fee assistance to attend one camp session. Completely fill out the camp registration form and camp financial assistance request and send both to the Girl Scout Office by March 1 to be eligible for first round of allocations. After this date, funds may be limited. TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN: _______________________________________________ Camper’s Name
___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian
_______________________________________________ Address
_________________________________ City, State
(______)___________________ Home
(______)__________________ Work
_______________ Zip
(______)__________________ Cell
________
Grade in Fall
Is she a: q Registered Girl Scout: Troop # _______________ Service Unit # _____________ q Individual Member Program Age Level in Fall: q DA/BR q JR q CAD q SR/AMB No. of Years as a Girl Scout ____ Did she participate in the most recent Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Sales? q Yes q No How often does she participate in Girl Scout activities, meetings, etc.? ______________________________________________
________________________________________ Leader’s Name
Family Income:
(______)__________________ Home
(______)_______________ Work / Cell
q Under $15,000
q $15,000 - $25,000
q $25,000 - $35,000
q $35,000 - $45,000
q $45,000 - $55,0000
q OVER $65,000
Number of people supported by this income ____________
Number of dependent children living at home ______________
List any unusual or extraordinary family expenses or circumstances *Required (Attach a letter if necessary!) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Program your camper would like to attend
______________________ Dates
Although not required, partial or full reimbursement (when and if possible) of any funds granted is appreciated and accepted Amount of FeeThis $ ____________________________________ at any time. enables your council to continue to provide assistance for girls and adults when the need arises. Amount you can pay $ ____________________________________ Has she received financial assistance from the Girl Scouts before?
q No
q Yes —When, amount received and for what
purpose? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________ q Parent/Guardian
q Troop Leader
q Other
OFFICE USE ONLY: Amount Granted: $____________ Total Due from applicant $_____________ Appv’d by__________ Date_________ Program Cost: $____________ ________________________% authorized Receipted by ______________ No. ______________ date ______________ DATA ENTRY: by __________ date __________ GSLE 12/15
Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEW ORLEANS, LA PERMIT NO. 428
Girl Scouts Louisiana East P.O. Box 10800 New Orleans, LA 70181-0800 (504) 733-8220 • (800) 644-7571 www.gsle.org
About Us‌
ACA Accreditation Girl Scout Camp Covington, Camp Marydale and Camp Whispering Pines are accredited by the American Camp Association. Accreditation means that each camp undergoes a thorough review process by outside camping professionals every three years. Our Girl Scout camps consistently achieve the highest standards in the areas of personnel, program, site administration, and health care.
Bring a Friend! Non-Girl Scouts welcome!
Who are the camp counselors? Our counselors are selected based on their program skills, maturity, education, caring attitude, and experience with children. Counselors are primarily college students, both female and male, with male counselors housed in separate quarters. Program areas, such as ropes course, horses, swimming and boating, are directed by certified and trained staff. All of our staff must successfully complete pre-camp staff training, pass background screening and become members of Girl Scouts of the USA.
Girl Scout summer camp is for every girl, even those not yet in Girl Scouts! For girls new to Girl Scouting, simply include the $15 annual national membership dues along with the camp session fees and Resident Camp registration form at www.gsle.org. Contact Information For more information about registration for summer camp, please contact the Resident Camp Registrar at (800) 644-7571. For camp program questions, please contact Resident Camp Director at cmdirector@gsle.org.
GSLE Members Register gsle.org/ebiz 800-644-7571 online
Girl Scouts Louisiana East serves the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. It is funded by voluntary philanthropic contributions, the cookie and fall product sales, fees for services, and the United Way in selected parishes.