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Table of Contents We are GSNI......... 2 What’s New...........3 Camp Information.......... 4 Camp Themes...... 5 Camp Sessions.... 6 Camp Leadership........... 9 Volunteer-led Events....................11 Camp & Facility Rental...................12 Camp Activities..............14

We are GSNI GSNI Resource Centers & Council Stores

WISCONSIN

JO DAVIESS

STEPHENSON

WINNEBAGO

BOONE

LAKE

South Elgin Resource Center 353 Randall Road, South Elgin, IL 60177

McHENRY

Freeport Resource Center 1834 S West Ave, Suite 21, Freeport, IL 61032

Lake Zurich

IOWA

CARROLL

OGLE

DeKALB

Lake Zurich Resource Center 499 Ela Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

South Elgin

KANE DuPAGE WHITESIDE

LEE KENDALL

HENRY

Rockford Resource Center 1886 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112

COOK

BUREAU

LA SALLE

Sugar Grove Resource Center 200 New Bond Street, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Legend ● GSNI Council Area ● GSNI Resource Centers ● GSNI Camps

Rock Falls Resource Center 229 First Avenue, Suite 1, Rock Falls, IL 61071

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GSNI Camps

We serve 16 counties including parts or all of Boone, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago.

Mary Ann Beebe Center 17501 Streit Road, Harvard, IL 60033 Camp Dean 46W253 Camp Dean Road, Big Rock, IL 60511

Contact all GSNI facilities at 844-GSNI-4-ME (844-476-4463)

Camp Far Horizons 9702 S. Lost Horizons Road, Hanover, IL 61041 Camp McCormick 9995 N. Girl Scout Road, Stillman Valley, IL 61084

Fax: 847-741-5667

Find Potato!

Potato, our Camp Dean mascot, was so excited for Girl Scout summer camp to begin that she ran off into Little Book! Search through Little Book and see if you can find her! If you find Potato, send us an email with “I Found Potato!” in the subject line to dean@girlscoutsni.org. Be sure to include the page number where you found Potato and girl’s full name! Contest open to GSNI Girl Scouts only.

Emails received by July 15, 2020, will be entered in a random drawing to win a camp prize pack for summer 2020! In the meantime, follow Potato on instagram.com/gsni_potato!

Summer is a time of transition for girls who are bridging to a new level of Girl Scouts. For this reason, events in the summer are available to girls for the level they’ve just ended or the level they’re just beginning, unless otherwise noted. If you have questions about whether a specific event is appropriate for your troop or girl, contact our Customer Care team.

Camp Session Title entering Grades 4–8

Event description.

Guide to Camp Listings

This is where the details about the camp session, including what activities are offered, will be explained.

▶▶ Drop-off information ▶▶ Pick-up information Price Levels ▶▶ Level 1 ▶▶ Level 2 ▶▶ Level 3

Sessions (with date)

Guide to Little Book Icons new This icon represents a new event for 2020

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Daisy grade level

Cadette grade level

Events where we welcome families

Brownie grade level

Senior grade level

Events good for adults

Junior grade level

Ambassador grade level

Events held by Preferred Partners

What’s New? You spoke; we listened! We have made many changes based on camper and family feedback, suggestions, lessons learned, and more! As always, thank you for the ideas.

Here’s a preview of what we changed for Summer Camp 2020: Registration Opens in January. That’s right! Registration for summer camp will open on January 6, 2020! Mark your calendars, as spots will fill quickly.

Resident Camp Age Requirement. In order to bring excitement and change to campers, GSNI camp programs are structured around progression of skills. The minimum grade requirement for campers to attend resident camp at Camp Dean is entering second grade and up with the recommendation of entering third grade and up for full-week resident camp sessions.

Registration Deposit. The deposit required for session registration is $100.

Pricing. Pricing is changed to one flat fee! This supports the camp program and gives girls a more fulfilling experience. This new fee covers some of the direct costs associated with your camper’s experience but is still a subsidized rate.

Financial Assistance. Families may only apply for financial assistance once per the 2020 season. Multiple financial assistance requests will be reviewed, and the amount allotted will be allocated throughout the sessions attending. Only registered members of GSNI can apply for financial aid.

Balance and Paperwork Deadline. In order to provide the best camp experience and prepare for the upcoming session, remaining balances for all camp sessions are due May 1, 2020. Failure to pay remaining balance by May 1, 2020, will forfeit your reservation for the camp session. In addition, all paperwork for each camp session will be due online by June 1, 2020.

Emailing paperwork early ensures we can prepare for your camper’s arrival.

Day Camp Overnight. The Thursday overnight for day campers will continue to be limited to 14 campers at Camp Dean as campers will stay in lodges. Registration for Day Camp Overnight must be completed two weeks prior to camp session! Registration will not be processed on camp property. Any last-minute registrations must be completed at a local GSNI Resource Center.

Counselor-in-Training Apprentice. We are no longer offering the CITApprentice sessions. Any Cadette Girl Scout seeking Program Aid Basic and Outdoor Training should contact her local GSNI resource center for council-sponsored trainings. CIT and CIT Leadership programs are offered for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts in grades 9–12.

Paying for Camp Camp is an amazing adventure for girls! We want to make sure any girl can attend camp at GSNI and offer several ways to offset the cost of camp: ▶▶ If you register by April 1, 2020, you can save $25 on most camp registrations! ▶▶ You can use GSNI vouchers/eCodes toward any council-sponsored camp session. However, these cannot be used toward the initial $100 non-refundable deposit. Vouchers/eCodes include: Adventure Allowance ($10) for anyone in your household who renewed their 2020 Girl Scout membership online by June 15, 2019, Cookie Dough, Cashew Cash, and S’more Dough (for Individually Registered Members) earned through the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs. These may not be used for the deposit or adult camp fees (for family camp). ▶▶ If the session you desire to attend is full, contact Customer Care at customercare@girlscoutsni.org to be added to a waitlist.

A limited number of Camperships are also available. Please see our Camperships section.

Camp Registration Information Registration for all summer camps will be on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning January 6, 2020. Registrations are received in a variety of ways, including: ▶▶ PREFERRED METHOD guaranteeing registration into the camp session. ▶▶ Online at http://www.girlscoutsni.org/activities ▶▶ The methods below do NOT guarantee registration into the camp session. Registration will be confirmed via email once registration is received and payment is complete. ▶▶ By mail to GSNI, ATTN: CAMP REGISTRATION, Rockford Resource Center, 1886 Daimler Road, Rockford, Illinois 61112 ▶▶ In-person at any GSNI Resource Center ▶▶ Scanning and emailing registration to customercare@girlscoutsni.org; use subject line CAMP REGISTRATION

Deposit A $100 deposit is required for each session/person registered. Deposits may be cash, check, or credit card. Financial Assistance (Camperships) or eCodes (Adventure Allowance/Cookie Dough/S’more Dough/Cashew Cash) cannot be used as deposits. Family camps and extra adventures must be paid in full at time of registration.

Balance Due/Required Paperwork All balances are due to a GSNI Resource Center by May 1, 2020. Failure to pay remaining balances prior to camp start date will forfeit camper’s registration.

In order to prepare for her arrival, all camper paperwork will be completed online via CampDoc. Paperwork is due no later than two weeks prior to camp session. Campers will not be allowed to attend camp without prior delivery of camp paperwork.

Camperships If your girl would love to attend camp as a camper but doesn’t have the resources to do so, we may be able to help! Families can apply for Camperships by paying the initial $100 deposit for camp and submitting a Campership application. Campership applications are due by March 1, 2020, and awards are granted after March 15, 2020. We recommend you send in the application as soon as you submit your online registration.

Financial assistance is available only to registered members of GSNI. Applications will not be processed without the deposit and registration form. Extra adventures, day camp overnights, CIT programs, and family camps are not covered by Camperships. Due to third party stable fees, camp sessions related to horses will be eligible for camperships offered as a discount on the total camp session cost. Families can only apply for financial assistance once per the 2020 season. If you wish to receive financial assistance for multiple sessions, one amount will be allotted and allocated across multiple sessions.

Selecting “Need Financial Assistance” on the Camp Registration form does NOT register you for financial assistance. Please remember, the best way to pay for camp is to fully participate in the Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Programs! For more information or to apply for a campership, please visit www.girlscoutsni.org/camperships.

Cancellation Policy If a session or event does not meet the minimum registration as of the deadline date, GSNI reserves the right to cancel. Notice will be made by email. REFUND PROCEDURE: A full refund of the fee (including deposit) is made ONLY if a participant can’t be placed in the event of her choice or if it is necessary for GSNI to cancel an event.

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Camp Information Refunds Deposits, extra adventure fees, and family and troop camp fees are non-refundable. A full refund, including deposit, is made only if a camper cannot be placed in a program or if it is necessary to cancel the program.

No refunds will be made for campers arriving late, leaving early, attending only part of the program, or for those who fail to attend. Contact Customer Care to obtain a Refund Request Form. After camp ends, partial refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis and only in the case of extenuating family circumstances or medical reasons supported by a doctor’s statement. Any authorized refunds will be issued starting in September 2020.

Bring a Friend!

Camp Open Houses

Is your Girl Scout thinking about coming to camp but is hesitant because she doesn’t know anyone or has not been away from home overnight?

She can bring a female non-Girl Scout friend! All her friend must do is sign up to be a Juliette (individually registered member of Girl Scouts), and she can join your Girl Scout at camp! Girls can request to be in the same cabin or tent.

Current non-Girl Scouts can register as Juliettes by visiting www.girlscoutsni.org and clicking “Girls Join!” and “Get Started Today”.

Complete all information and at the “Ways to Participate” screen, search the word “camp” in the Troop # field, and select “Individually Registered Member.” If the friend is outside of GSNI’s council jurisdiction, or if registration assistance is needed, please contact Customer Care.

Free Event Join us at our Camp Open Houses! Everyone is welcome to tour the camp and get a peek at where the campers will sleep, eat, and play games with new friends. Our experienced camp professionals will be available to answer questions, talk about what a day at camp is like, and ensure your camper is excited and prepared for her summer experience! We’ll have a variety of games including a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and snacks for girls and their families. Wear comfortable shoes if you want to go on our official camp tours offered at 1 p.m. at each camp. Register online at www.girlscoutsni.org. Want to help prepare our camps for the summer?

Come early at 9:30 a.m. and help with our Camp Service Days immediately before the Open Houses!

Very Important Camper

Spring 2020

Want to have a say in all the exciting changes occurring around resident camp? Join our Very Important Camper membership! Campers will receive monthly emails on camp updates, fun polls, and surveys on changes and suggestions, and a VIC camp fun patch. Membership in the VIC will also grant early access to Little Book and registration for the 2021 camp season.

Joining the VIC program is easy! Renew your Girl Scout 2020-2021 membership by July 15 to join!

Camp McCormick Camp Dean Mary Ann Beebe Center Camp Far Horizons

April 4, 2020 April 5, 2020 April 25, 2020 April 26, 2020

12:30–3:30 p.m.

12:30–3:30 p.m.

12:30–3:30 p.m.

12:30–3:30 p.m.

Summer Camp Staff

For a full unplugged experience, campers and staff live outdoors in groups called units. Sleeping arrangements may include platform tents, Adirondacks, or one-room cabins. Staff members sleep in the units in separate accommodations from the girls. Meals are well-balanced with choices for healthy alternatives and served family-style in the dining hall.

Campers will also cook meals outdoors with their units.

Do you or someone you know want to make a difference in girls’ lives at our summer camps? Do you have the enthusiasm to present your best self, a great attitude, and dedication to providing challenges, learning experiences, and a summer our girls will never forget? Critical to the success of summer camp is finding and hiring the right staff! Staff members can be high school graduates, college students, teachers, stay-at-home parents, retired persons, and so much more!

We are looking for summer staff with passion, drive, grit, amazing personalities, and willingness to learn Girl Scout songs, traditions, and leadership skills! Our paid training may include outdoor skills such as cooking, fire building, archery, crate stacking, small watercraft, lifeguarding, and more. Imagine what your resume could look like by the end of summer!

To learn more and view all our summer camp positions, visit www.girlscoutsni.org/summerstaff. Staff must be 18 years old prior to the first day of training.

Program Changes

Camp Volunteers

Although rare, the Girl Scout council, for a variety of reasons, may occasionally cancel a camp session. If this occurs, you can expect the entire camp fee, including the deposit, to be refunded. Other times, certain activities described in the camp sessions must be suspended or changed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as inclement weather, equipment availability, and staffing. In these situations, we may provide alternate program options. Under circumstances of this type, refunds should not be expected.

Volunteers help us provide girls with an exceptional camp experience!

Whether it’s painting new signs for the cabins, helping in the greenhouse, assisting with programming, or being a guest speaker, GSNI volunteers are vitally important to the success of summer camp. Volunteer opportunities are flexible—from a couple hours to a few days—you can help as little or as much as you’d like! If you would like more information about volunteering at camp, contact Customer Care, or visit us online at www.girlscoutsni.org/campvolunteer.

Campers with Disabilities The goal of our camps is to provide a successful experience for all girls.

Please communicate with our Customer Care team about campers with any special needs or disabilities. This enables our camp staff to make every effort to accommodate those needs.

Living in the Outdoors

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Camp Themes Camp Themes

Water Works

Code Breakers Think you have what it takes to create the next trending mobile app?

Do you have a helpful computer program in the works? Learn how to develop your own programs at camp! Throughout the week, you will learn the basics of this beneficial skill. You’ll get hands-on experience with our Preferred Partners towards your Coding for Good badge. But don’t worry, there will be plenty of time for outdoor fun, too! (Additional fee for programming supplies.)

Love, Beauty & Planet You will explore the natural beauty found around Camp Dean! As you learn about the prairie plants and little critters, you’ll discover ways to sustain the environment. The week will be filled with additional outdoor activities such as hiking, orienteering, and observing everything around you. Learn about Leave No Trace and become an environmental advocate! You will even earn credit towards your Environmental Stewardship badge.

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Your owl has arrived! Board the train, grab your magical broomstick, and fly to camp! Attend classes such as astronomy, potions, magical defense, herbology, and wizard sports. Complete in the all-camp Tournament of Magic and earn points for your favorite magical house. Put your spells and outdoor skills to the test as you explore the ins and outs of the camp’s witches and wizards.

Ninja Power An excellent ninja pushes herself to be the best she can be while adapting to her environment. Do you have what it takes to become a true Camp Ninja Warrior? Practice on the climbing wall, archery range, and in the creek to maneuver over obstacles and outdoor challenges! Master outdoor skills such as fire building, knot tying, and orienteering. Battle it out with an all camp game of Capture the Flag! As you complete obstacle courses throughout the week, you’ll return to home base with progress towards your Climber badge. (Additional fee for programming and climbing equipment.)

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Spend the long summer days by the poolside discovering the wonders of water! Take a canoe out for a waterfront picnic or build a slip and slide right into the mud pit. Play water games throughout camp while learning about aquatic life. Explore what we love about the water and the steps we can take to help preserve it! During the week, you’ll make progress towards your It’s Your Planet, Love It Journey.

Lost in Space Embark on your own out-of-this-world adventure at space camp!

Venture through the atmosphere with a week of space-themed STEM projects. Spend the days learning about clouds and nights learning about constellations. You may even get to spend a night sleeping under the stars!

Plus, you’ll earn credit towards the new Girl Scout space badges!

Inspector Girl Scout Explore camp through the mind of a detective. Communicate in code, take fingerprints, and problem-solve the wacky crimes occurring around Camp Dean. While your sleuthing skills and knowledge will be put to the test, you will also be challenged in archery, canoe races, and other fun camp activities! During the weeklong crime scene-themed campout, you will earn credit towards your Detective badge.

A Walk on the Wild Side Explore the wildlife—both native and mythical—that resides around Camp Dean. Explore in habitats from backyards to tropical rainforests. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about endangered animals, exotic pets, and magical beings! Want to give back to the animals? You may explore wildlife habitats around camp and create support for local birds and bats. Join us as we work towards your Animal badge! (Additional fee for furry guest speakers.)

Battle Bots Step out of the workshop and into the battle arena! This week will focus on the basics of robotics. You’ll learn where to start with programming, circuits, and turning prototypes into reality. You will begin by solving campwide challenges and develop a handy robot into something as strong as you. Gain hands-on experience in building, programming, and exploring camp with small robots. Step into the arena and challenge your counselors in our camp-wide battling robot competition! You’ll work towards your Robotics badge. (Additional fee for robotic and programming supplies.)

Color Wars Come join us for the craziest, messiest, most colorful competition this side of GSNI! Art lovers will be sorted into teams as you compete in colorful outdoor challenges. The week will be filled with plenty of crafts like creating your own foot-paint masterpiece, tie dye, and more. Enjoy messy Twister, paint with archery, and work up to an all-out color war! You’ll work towards your Outdoor Art badge.

You Did What at Camp?!

This week is all up to you! Stay up late and stargaze or sleep in for extra beauty rest. Throw a pizza party, try yoga, or create a camp spa. Spend the night in the hammocks, a tent, or wherever! It’s your week to relax while taking advantage of all the thrilling activities camp has to offer!

see you at camp!

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Camp Sessions Camp Dean

Resident Camp

facebook.com/GSNICampDean 46W253 Camp Dean Rd., Big Rock, IL 60511

Camp Dean Day Camp entering Grades 1–5

Is your camper ready to go on an adventure and develop her independence but still loves the thought of being home at night? Day camp may be a great choice for her! Each camp offers exciting themed activities for the week in addition to popular camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and more. Our trained, fun, energetic staff will guide her through all the camp activities we can pack in a day from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ▶▶ If she decides she loves camp as much as we think she will, she can choose to have a sleepover experience on Thursday, as well! Fee $50. *Register online early as there are limited spots* ▶▶ Drop-off each day of session: 8:45–9 a.m. ▶▶ Pick-up each day of session: 5:15–5:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday. ▶▶ Pick-up on Friday: 4–4:30 p.m.

Tentative Schedule

8:45–9 a.m.

9–9:30 a.m.

9:30–11:45 a.m.

12–1 p.m.

1–1:15 p.m.

1:30–3 p.m.

3–5 p.m.

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dates June 15–19, 2020

Check-in Group games Themed/badge activities Lunch Kapers Swim/pond activities and showers Outdoor skills and activities Check-out

price $250 ($225 before April 1, 2020) June 22–26, 2020 Love, Beauty & Planet $225 ($200 before April 1, 2020) June 29–July 3, 2020 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble $225 ($200 before April 1, 2020) July 6–10, 2020 Ninja Power $250 ($225 before April 1, 2020) July 13–17, 2020 Water Works $225 ($200 before April 1, 2020) July 20–24, 2020 Lost in Space $225 ($200 before April 1, 2020) July 27–31, 2020 Inspector Girl Scout $225 ($200 before April 1, 2020) August 3–7, 2020 A Walk on the Wild Side $250 ($225 before April 1, 2020)

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theme Code Breakers

entering Grades 2–8

This is the chance for your Girl Scout to have the time of her life this summer! Our resident camps offer so many ways for your Girl Scout to not only gain independence, but to try new skills, get un-plugged, and create memories of a lifetime. Trained camp staff will provide plenty of opportunities for campers to participate in our new theme week activities and other popular camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, cooking over a campfire, and hiking! Your camper will stay overnight in the camp’s sleeping cabins and explore camp during the day. Girls can choose between a 3-day/2-night Mini Camp and a 6-day/5-night session. Girls will be placed in age appropriate units and cabins. ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 3–3:30 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4–4:30 p.m.

Resident 3-day/2-night Mini-Camp entering Grades 2–8

date session (week) June 21–23, 2020 2a

June 24–26, 2020 2b

July 5–7, 2020 4a

July 8–10, 2020 4b

July 26–28, 2020 7a

July 29–31, 2020 7b

themes price Love, Beauty & Planet $280 ($255 before April 1, 2020) Love, Beauty & Planet $280 ($255 before April 1, 2020) Ninja Power $300 ($275 before April 1, 2020) Ninja Power $300 ($275 before April 1, 2020) Inspector Girl Scout $280 ($255 before April 1, 2020) Inspector Girl Scout $280 ($255 before April 1, 2020)

Resident 6-day/5-night Camp entering Grades 3–8

date session (week) June 14–19, 2020 1

June 28–July 3, 2020 3

July 12–17, 2020 5

July 19–24, 2020 6

August 2–7, 2020 8

theme price Code Breakers $450 ($425 before April 1, 2020) Double, Double, Toil and Trouble $435 ($410 before April 1, 2020) Water Works $435 ($410 before April 1, 2020) Lost in Space $435 ($410 before April 1, 2020) A Walk on the Wild Side $450 ($425 before April 1, 2020)

Camp Sessions Camp McCormick www.facebook.com/GSNICampMcCormick 9995 N. Girl Scout Rd., Stillman Valley, IL 61084 new! Want to enjoy the outdoors but dread the long hikes? Our resident camp utilizes a smaller portion of Camp McCormick’s expansive land! We’ll use Friendship Center as our home base, dining hall, and activity center while campers sleep in platform tents close by.

Resident Camp Resident 6-day/5-night Camp entering Grades 4–12

Horsin’ Around Mini-Camp 46W253 Camp Dean Rd., Big Rock | Sunset Knolls Riding Academy, Big Rock entering Grades 3–5

Attention all horse lovers! Would you like to spend hours around horses and learn all you can about them? This is your chance to care for and ride a select group of horses! Our trained camp staff and equestrian experts are ready to help all our campers get ready for fun! Saddle up and let’s go!

You will be transported by camp staff to a professional equestrian facility vetted by GSNI. We can’t wait for you to meet the horses!

This session is for horseback riding beginners. Riding sessions will include two 45-minute riding lessons around an indoor arena during the three-day session. Campers will also learn horse etiquette and how to care for and groom a horse. Campers will earn their Horseback Riding badge! ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 3:30–4 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4–4:30 p.m.

Horseback Resident 3-day/2-night Mini-Camp Price Level – $500/session ($475 before April 1, 2020) date session (week) date session (week) date session (week) June 21–23, 2020 2a July 5–7, 2020 4a July 26–28, 2020 7a June 24–26, 2020 2b July 8–10, 2020 4b July 29–31, 2020 7b

Horse Trekkers Full Week Camp

This is the chance for your Girl Scout to have the time of her life this summer! Our resident camps offer so many ways for your Girl Scout to not only gain independence, but to try new skills, get un-plugged, and create memories of a lifetime! Trained camp staff will provide plenty of opportunities for campers to participate in our new theme week activities and other popular camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, cooking over a campfire, and hiking! Your camper will stay overnight in platform tents or Adirondack cabins and explore camp during the day.

Girls can participate in 6-day/5-night sessions. Girls will be placed in age appropriate units and platform tents. ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 3–3:30 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4–4:30 p.m. week dates 6 July 19–24, 2020

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46W253 Camp Dean Rd., Big Rock | Millbrook Trail Rides, Millbrook entering Grades 5–8

Are you an avid horse lover and already experienced in traditional English style riding? Do you want an extra adventure to expand on your current horseback riding skills? Horse Trekkers is our week-long horse adventure camp! You will expand your skillset by learning to maneuver horses around obstacle courses in order to build up to a trail ride! You’ll also have more opportunities for traditional camping activities such as crate stacking, canoeing, or archery. ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 3:30–4 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4–4:30 p.m.

Horseback Resident 6-day/5-night Camp Price Level – $700/session ($675 before April 1, 2020) date session (week) June 14–19, 2020 1 June 28–July 3, 2020 3

date session (week) July 12–17, 2020 5 July 19–24, 2020 6

price $475 ($450 before April 1, 2020) $435 ($410 before April 1, 2020)

NEW Location!

SupplyCore Rockford

We are going over again!

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Camp Sessions Camp Far Horizons www.facebook.com/GSNICampFarHorizons 9702 S. Lost Horizon Rd., Hanover, IL 61041

Resident Camp Resident 6-day/5-night camp entering Grades 4–12

Price Level – $435/session ($410 before April 1, 2020) This is the chance for your Girl Scout to have the time of her life this summer! Our resident camps offer so many ways for your Girl Scout to not only gain independence, but to try new skills, make new friends, and create memories of a lifetime. Trained camp staff will provide plenty of opportunities for campers to participate in our new theme week activities and other popular camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, cooking over a campfire, and hiking! Your camper will stay overnight in platform tents and explore camp during the day. Girls can participate in 6-day/5-night sessions. Girls will be placed in age appropriate units and platform tents. ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 3–3:30 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4–4:30 p.m. date July 12–17, 2020

session (week) theme 5 You Did WHAT at Camp?!

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Off-site trip Resident 3-day/2-night camp | July 10–12, 2020 entering Grades 7–12

Price Level – $560 session ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 3–3:30 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 10–10:30 a.m.

Reach new heights and explore the great outdoors! Get a taste of primitive camping by pitching tents and cooking more meals over a fire. During this session, you will be leaving camp in search of great adventure! Over the weekend, you’ll sail across the treetops on a 9-line zip line course at Sky Tours in Dubuque, Iowa. Spend the evening relaxing poolside in local Galena, Illinois, before camping under the stars. You’ll work towards your Climbing badge.

Camp Leadership Camp is a perfect opportunity to take on a leadership role and be a role model for younger girls! Girl Scouts is the premiere leadership organization for girls, and camp provides unlimited options to hone leadership skills. The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is a great way to learn about leadership, group dynamics, outdoor skills, program planning, and more. The CIT program is designed so girls participate in leadership training and then apply those skills with younger campers the same week. In addition, CITs will receive additional activity training such as ceremonies, outdoor skills, fire building, and more. Over her weekend, she will be certified through USA Archery as a Level-1 Archery Instructor!

Activities during the CIT program will go toward earning the CIT I or CIT II Award. If girls want to earn CIT awards, they must attend and complete CIT I before CIT II. Sessions can be attended without earning of the award.

All girls must complete a CIT Application and be selected to participate in the CIT I, CIT II, and CIT-Leadership programs. For more information or to apply, please visit www.girlscoutsni.org/CIT. Applications can be submitted at any time after the first day of camp registration on January 6, 2020.

Please do NOT register for these sessions until you have received approval from the council.

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) entering Grades 9–11

Camp Dean, Big Rock and Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley Do you want the opportunity to advance your leadership and outdoor skills? If so, CIT I is for you! You’ll spend two weeks, including the weekend, with us to develop your skills as an outdoor leader. Not only will you help trained staff develop camp activities, you will also implement them with younger campers. You’ll be shaping your leadership skills for the future!

Program Aide Basic and Program Aide Outdoor Trainings are recommended but not required, as we will assess your skills prior to the first day of camp and fill in the gaps to ensure you’re up to speed! ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 2:30–3 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4:30–5 p.m. ▶▶ Note: CIT program attendees are expected to stay during the middle weekend.

Price Level – $175/session ($150 before April 1, 2020). date camp CIT I’s will assist with: July 5–17, 2020 (Weeks 4–5) Camp Dean

Ninja Power, Family Weekend (GRL PWR), Water Works July 19–31, 2020 (Weeks 6–7) Camp McCormick

Battle Bots, Family Weekend (GRL PWR), Color Wars

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) entering Grades 10–12

Camp Dean, Big Rock You’re almost there! Now’s the time to pull together all the camp development and leadership skills you’ve developed over the years. At this two-week session, including the weekend, you will challenge yourself to be the best you can be as you’re put in the spotlight. You will handle real life camper experiences when working with younger campers, navigate obstacles any camp counselor can encounter, and develop a specialty skill.

You are not required to complete CIT I prior to CIT II. Our CIT Director will develop a plan to ensure girls without CIT I Training will be caught up during the training. ▶▶ Drop-off on first day of session: 2:30–3 p.m. ▶▶ Pick-up on last day of session: 4:30–5 p.m.

Price Level – $175/session ($150 before April 1, 2020) date camp CIT I’s will assist with: June 21–July 3, 2020 (Weeks 2–3) Camp Dean Love, Beauty & Planet,

Family Weekend (Galaxy Adventures), Lost in Space July 19–31, 2020 (Weeks 6–7) Camp Dean Double, toil and trouble,

Family Weekend (A Very Magical Campout), Inspector Girl Scout

Counselor-in-Training Leadership Week entering Grades 9–12

Camp Dean, Big Rock and Camp Far Horizons, Hanover During CIT Leadership Week, girls who have already completed CIT I or CIT II Training will implement leadership skills they learned in previous trainings.

Along with our CIT Director, you will plan your week to ensure you focus on your interests, as well as camp needs. You could focus on outdoor skills, Girl Scout traditions, cooking, programming, or team building. You will then lead those activities once you’re comfortable doing so! In addition, you’ll be required to complete a service project while at camp. Projects could include creating and hanging new directional or informational signs, gardening, developing camp programs, or creating your own camp event!

DAY ONLY: $100/session ($75 before April 1, 2020) RESIDENT OVERNIGHT: $125/session ($100 before April 1, 2020) date camp June 14–19, 2020 (Week 1) Camp Dean July 12–17, 2020 (Week 5) Camp Far Horizons August 2–7, 2020 (Week 8) Camp Dean

CIT level CIT’s will assist with: CIT I Code Breakers CIT I You Did WHAT at Camp?!

CIT II A Walk on the Wild Side

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Family Camp Weekends It’s time to round up the family for an exciting weekend at camp! Each camp is tailored to a special family group to bring the whole family outdoors. You’ll all spend a fun weekend swimming, crafting, hiking, cooking outdoors, and exploring. In addition, each session will have a set of theme activities!

All food and organized fun will be provided!

Space is limited. Families will stay in outdoor camp units and share cabins (Camp Dean) or platform tents (Camp McCormick). As always, please feel free to bring your own tent. Let us know if the comments if you choose this option.

Each session begins with check-in at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Dinner on Friday is not included, but snacks will be provided. Checkout at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Each family must include one relative/guardian age 18+ as well as one Girl Scout under the age of 18.

A Very Magical Campout 3-day/2-night Family Camp $75/person or $50/person before April 1, 2020 Whole family, at least one relative or guardian, age 18+ Camp Dean, June 26–28, 2020. entering Grades 1–12

Travel with the whole family to the camp of witches and wizards! Attend classes such as astronomy, potions, magical defense, and wizard sports. Swim with the mermaids or wander the maze with your new orienteering skills. Put your spells to the test as you explore the ins and outs of Camp Dean. Space is limited, so send your owls today!

GRL PWR 3-day/2-night Family Camp $75/person or $50/person before April 1, 2020 entering Grades 1–12 Female relative or guardian, age 18+ Camp Dean, July 10–12, 2020. | Camp McCormick, July 24–26, 2020.

Who is your Girl Scout’s female superhero? Is it a mother, grandmother, aunt, or other treasured family member or friend? This weekend is all about women who inspire us! Push the limits in crate stacking or give it your all on our camp obstacle course. Spend the weekend relaxing in the hammocks or on a picnic lunch. This getaway offers girls and their favorite female role models the opportunity to bond during a weekend at camp!

Galaxy Adventures 3-day/2-night Family Camp $75/person or $50/person before April 1, 2020 entering Grades 1–12 At least one male relative or guardian adult, age 18+ Camp Dean, July 24–26, 2020.

Who are the special guys in her life? Are they her dad, grandpa, uncle, or older brothers? Have them pack their bags, hit the road, and make their way to camp for the weekend! Explore the wonders of space, both during the day and at night. Spend the days learning about clouds and nights learning about constellations. Girls will earn credit towards the new Girl Scout space badge!

Travel

with us!

Fall 2020: G.I.R.L 2020 in Orlando, Florida October 22–25, 2020

GSNI will have a council sponsored trip on this three-year cycle: Year One: Girl Scout National Convention Year Two: International Trip Year Three: National Trip There will also be a local trip and a regional adventure trip each year!

Summer 2021: Our Chalet, Switzerland July 22–29, 2021

Summer 2022: Savannah, Georgia

For more information on GSNI travel go to girlscoutsni.org/travel.

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Volunteer-led Events Volunteer-led Day Camps Dates | Time

Description

Contact

Campers Jon Duerr entering Forest Preserve, grades 1–7.

South Elgin Program Aides entering grades 8–12.

July 6–10, 2020 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Outdoor Skills-focused Day Camp

gsjddc@gmail.com

LeRoy Oakes Girl Scout Day Camp

Campers entering grades 1–12.

LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles

June 15–19, 2020 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Outdoor Skills-focused Day Camp

leroyoakes.daycamp@ gmail.com

Oakhurst Day Camp

Campers entering grades 1–7 and Program Aides.

Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Aurora

July 13–17, 2020 TBD

All girls will experience age-appropriate activities in outdoor skills, fishing, crafts, and hiking!

arnolddec@ hotmail.com

Phillip's Park Girl Scout Day Camp

Campers entering grades 1–12.

Phillip’s Park, Aurora

June 22–26, 2020 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

All girls will experience age-appropriate activities in outdoor skills!

rzwitt2003@ yahoo.com

Cheyenne Day Camp

Campers entering grades 1–12.

Mary Ann Beebe Center, Harvard

June 15–19, 2020 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

With the Summer Olympic Games cheyennedaycamp@ commencing, there will be Olympic-themed gmail.com activities and crafts! The games in Tokyo will focus on accepting one another and connecting to tomorrow. These lessons will be passed on to campers. Campers will enjoy the outdoor experience with hiking, archery, low ropes, and outdoor cooking!

Boone Day Camp

Campers entering grades 1–12.

Spencer Park, Belvidere

June 1–5, 2020 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Join us for Girl Scout Olympics! Campers will enjoy games, teamwork, and fun in the outdoors!

boonedaycamp310@ gmail.com

Arapaho Day Camp

Campers entering grades K–12.

Mary Ann Beebe Center, Harvard

June 29–July 3, 2020 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Girls will learn outdoor skills, songs, games, crafts, team building, and enjoy activities Mary Ann Beebe Center has to offer!

arapahodaycamp@ gmail.com

Osecola Day Camp

Campers entering grades 1–12.

Mary Ann Beebe Center, Harvard

July 27–July 31, 2020 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Time for Girl Scouts to take some time to slow down and focus on learning the importance of self care, managing stress, and anxiety to be their best self! Campers will practice in various personal growth, reflection, and outdoor activities throughout the week.

wynnraquelb@ gmail.com

Name of Camp

Grades Served

Jon Duerr Day Camp

Location

TAMBU

Journey Jamboree

Camp McCormick $15/girl; $8/adult | Not GSNI Voucher Eligible April 24–26, 2020

Camp Dean, Big Rock $20/girl for Saturday; $30/girl for Overnight Not GSNI Voucher Eligible September 12–13, 2020

TAMBU is a fun and competitive Girl Scout weekend in which girls, ages 11–18 (grades 6–12), compete in various outdoor skills, such as knots, knives, compass, archery, tomahawk throwing, and Girl Scout “know how” against other Girl Scouts their age. This is a tent camping weekend where troops bring their own equipment to set up their campsite and later participate in the Dinner & Campfire Challenge! For details or to register, contact Linda Strohschein at lstrohs@sbcglobal.net or 847-401-0061.

Does she need to complete a Journey to work on a Highest Award? Is she thinking of earning the Summit Award? Does she just want to have fun at a fabulous fall camping trip with her Girl Scout friends? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, she’s invited to join us at Camp Dean for a Journey Jamboree weekend! For details or to register, contact Linda Strohschein at lstrohs@sbcglobal.net.

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Campsite & Facility Rental Camp Dean

Camp Far Horizons

girlscoutsni.org/dean

girlscoutsni.org/farhorizons

Camp Dean has 160 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and prairies for campers to explore! Located in Big Rock, about an hour west of Chicago, it offers a unique camp setting for girls that is far enough for adventure and independence but still feels close to home. Facilities include three program centers, platform tent and sleeping cabin units, grassy sports fields, outdoor pool, private pond, trails, creek, dining hall, health center, and a camp office.

Camp Far Horizons is near the Mississippi River in Hanover, about 30 minutes southeast of Galena, and has over 235 acres of woods and many nature trails!

Camp facilities include a central dining hall, outdoor pool with showers, craft and nature tents, archery range, rappelling tower, volleyball field, and health center.

Girls sleep in screened-in, platform tents in units that can shelter from 12–36 girls.

Each unit is equipped with a washstand, running water, latrines, and a fire ring.

For detailed descriptions and pricing for each GSNI camp, visit

girlscoutsni.org/campwithus.

Outdoor Patch Programs Troop Camping Flame Patch The Troop Camping Flame Patch is earned when girls camp outdoors at a non-GSNI property (such as a county campground, state park, etc.) with their troop. This patch can be earned in the same experience as earning a new Troop Camping badge!

Troop Camping Flame Patches can be purchased in any GSNI store. This patch will also fit with the campfire base patch for the 4 Camp Challenge Patch Program.

Service Rocker Patch The Service Rocker Patch is earned when individual girls complete a 12-hour service project at a GSNI property, with the pre-approval of a Ranger. Service Rocker Patches will be presented to a girl by a GSNI Ranger, free of charge, once a girl completes all the hours of her property service project.

Patch fees can be paid directly to the Ranger at the time of check-out (checks are preferred).

Don’t wait! Make your troop’s reservation now!

Outdoor Skills Patch Program Introducing our NEW Outdoor Skills Patch and Charms! Our Outdoor Skills Patch Program is specially designed for troop leaders to help teach girls about the 8 Basic Outdoor Skills. In order to earn the outdoor skills patch and charms, girls must complete the “basic 8” camping skills; practice good outdoor manners, proper clothing, knots, pocketknives, campfire, cooking, staying safe and compass. Girls can also complete the program on their own or with their family’s help! For the complete program go to the GSNI website to download the complete program packet.

Outdoor Challenge Patch Program The NEW Outdoor Challenge Patch program is an exciting way Girl Scouts of all ages can have fun while learning more about the outdoors. The program runs throughout the year and has activities based on grade level and seasons.

Girls can participate individually, by troop or with her family to complete as many activities as possible from any one of our seasonal lists. Lists can be downloaded from the GSNI website. Once your Girl Scout has finished the required amount of activities for their grade level, return the list to her troop leader or visit any Resource Center to purchase your patches!

Camp McCormick girlscoutsni.org/mccormick Camp McCormick encompasses almost 400 acres of woods and meadows and is located a few miles south of Rockford, about an hour and a half northwest of Chicago. Camp facilities include a central dining hall, outdoor pool, showers, craft building, health center, hiking trails, covered wagons, Adirondacks, and platform tents. All units have latrines and washstands.

Mary Ann Beebe Center girlscoutsni.org/MABC Located between Woodstock and Harvard, Mary Ann Beebe Center has nearly 300 acres of wetland, prairie, and woods. There is a small pond, yurt, covered wagons, and Adirondack units.

There is plenty of open grass area for large numbers of pitched tents. All units have latrines and water. The camp lodge is available year-round and other units are available from April to October.

Follow our camps on Facebook and Instagram!

Camp is a place for friends!

Keep up to date with camp news, photos, and videos. facebook.com/GSNICampDean facebook.com/GSNICampMcCormick facebook.com/GSNICampFarHorizons facebook.com/GSNIMaryAnnBeebeCenter instagram.com/GSNI_camps

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Campsite & Facility Rental Summer Rentals New at Camp McCormick and Camp Far Horizons: Always wanted a summer trip with your troop? Camp McCormick will have all sites and activities available to troops through July 12. Camp Far Horizons will have all sites and activities available to troops through July 6. Make sure to plan ahead! All reservations must be booked no less than one month in advance. Need a facilitator? No problem! Facilitators will also be available for troops and must be requested online.

Campsite Rental Procedures Camporee NEW! Service units can now book camporees online!

Visit www.girlscoutsni.org/campwithus and click on the Service Unit Camporee Reservation Manual for instructions. A $50 deposit is required for all camporee reservations and will be credited toward the rental fee. Final payment must be submitted one month prior to your reservation. Camporee reservations can be booked up to one year in advance. Want to book activities for your camporee? You can do it online!

Volunteer-Led Day Camp new! Service units can now book Volunteer-Led Day Camp online! Visit www.girlscoutsni.org/ campwithus and click on the VLDC Reservation Manual for instructions. A $100 deposit is required for reservations and will be credited toward the rental fee. Final payment must be submitted one month prior to your reservation. Day camp reservations can be booked up to one year in advance. Book activities for our day camp online!

Reservation Policy and Procedures Due to popular demand by GSNI troops and groups, and upcoming work towards our Long Range Property Plan, GSNI will no longer be accepting third party reservations at our sites. Please visit www.girlscoutsni.org/campwithus for more information.

Reservation Timeline GSNI and non-GSNI Girl Scout troops can book camp up to one year in advance. All reservations must be made four weeks in advance.

Facilitator Reservations Groups can request a facilitator while booking camp.

Facilitator fees vary by activity.

Confirmations Confirmation packets will be sent to the contact person via email once the reservation fee has been received.

Packets contain: ⏵⏵ ⏵⏵ ⏵⏵ ⏵⏵ ⏵⏵

Confirmation letter Year-round lodging information Seasonal lodging information Activities offered at camp Troop Roster (to be turned in to the Ranger upon check-in) ⏵⏵ General Safety Rules and Regulations ⏵⏵ Camp Map ⏵⏵ Incident Report

Cancellations Cancellations made two weeks before your reservation will be eligible for a refund. Once approved by the camp’s Ranger a partial refund, cost of the reservation minus a $5 processing fee, will be issued. Cancellations made within two weeks of the arrival date will be forfeited.

Reservation Transfers: If you would like to transfer your reservation to a different date or location, please contact customercare@girlscoutsni.org or 844-4764463 at least four weeks prior to your arrival date. Transfers can be done at no cost.

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Camp Activities All recreations must be booked no later than 4 weeks from desired date. Interested in a facilitator-led activity? GSNI now has trained facilitators who may be reserved to facilitate a camp activity for you! * T here are restrictions to this grade level. Please check Safety Activity Checkpoints for more details.

Rentable Activities at All GSNI Camps — W (Waiver Required) Activity

Fee for Activity

Price Per Person

Girl Scout Level

Camp

Archery (W)

$15

$5 (Facilitator Fee)

B, J, C, S, A

All Camps

Nerf Archery (W)

$15

n/a

D, B, J, C, S, A

All Camps

Sling Shots (W)

$15

n/a

D, B, J, C, S, A

All Camps

Cross Country Skiing

$15

n/a

B, J, C, S, A

All Camps

Geocaching

$15

n/a

D, B, J, C, S, A

All Camps

Rentable Activities Requiring a Trained Facilitator — W (Waiver Required) Activity

Fee for Activity

Price Per Person

Girl Scout Level

Camp

(Seasonal) Swimming

$60

$10

D, B, J, C, S, A

Camp Dean, Camp McCormick

Rock Climbing Wall (W)

$15

$10

J, C, S, A

Camp Far Horizons

Air Rifles ( W)

$15

$10

12 years +

Mary Ann Beebe Center, Camp McCormick

Crate Stacking (W)

$15

$10

J, C, S, A

All Camps

Tomahawk (W)

$15

$5

12 years+

Camp Dean, Mary Ann Beebe Center, Camp Far Horizons

Mobile Climbing Wall (W)

$15

$10

*B, J, C, S, A

Based on Schedule

Rappelling Wall (W)

$15

$10

J, C, S, A

Camp Far Horizons

Zipline (W)

$15

$15

B, J, C, S, A

Mary Ann Beebe Center

Canoeing (W)

$15

$10

*D, B, J, C, S, A

Camp Dean

Kayaking (W)

$15

$10

B, J, C, S, A

Camp Dean

Free Activities All Camps

Camp Dean

Mary Ann Beebe Center

Hiking Trails

Sledding

Sledding

Gaga Ball

Hammock Village

Basketball Court

Sports Equipment

9 Square in the Air

Volleyball Court

Camp McCormick

Fishing (must provide equipment)

Fishing (must provide equipment)

Sledding

Mud Kitchen

Bouldering Wall

Hammock Village

Horse Shoes

Mini-Golf

Natural Playground

Slack Line

Camp Far Horizons

Human Foosball

Natural Playground

Hammock Village

Slack Line

Mini Zip

Slack Line

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