Get Outdoors Guide 2017-2018

Get Outdoors Guide

September 2017 to August 2018

Get s r o o Outd e d i u G Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center 40 Wall Street, Suite 708 New York, NY 10005 P 212.645.4000 F 212.645.4599 www.girlscoutsnyc.org

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Camp Program Department Directory Peter Delaney, Camp Program Associate Maggie Vasquez, Senior Director of Girl Leadership The best method of communication is email, but if you need to reach us, you may call us at 212.645.4000.

Camp Kaufmann Staff Steve Gomez, Camp Property Manager Jim Barry, Camp Ranger Camp Kaufmann is owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, Inc. and is fully accredited by the American Camp Association. The Girl Scouts of Greater New York abides by the program and safety standards of GSUSA and the New York State and Dutchess County Departments of Health.

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Planning Tip

Dear Friends: Another year of Camp Kaufmann adventure is here, and our staff is ready! We’ve switched it up a bit this time around, and are introducing a few new programs that are different and fun! As always, time at camp can be spent as a weekend or day trip, as a troop or on your own, planned by yourself or taken care of by yours truly! So many choices!

One great aspect of this year’s programming at Camp Kaufmann is it’s a collective effort.

Having staff input has given better perspective on what you may want to see in a program.

We also listened to the feedback from previous programs to help with some improvements.

Programs for Cadettes and older girls who are ready to come to camp without an adult have been improved. Daisies, we’ve opened many of our programs up to all ages, so come see what all the fuss is about! Also new this year, we will be running many events as both an overnight Weekend Theme trip and a Day Trip. So, if you would love to attend but aren’t quite ready for a whole weekend, you can still join in the fun!

As staff such as Minnie, DJ Smokey, Lipstick, Ouch!, and Birthday can tell you, Camp Kaufmann is an adventure not to be missed!

These and many other staff have grown up here at camp, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. And that is what we want for all the Girl Scouts in every borough, being a part of this camp community that allows them to explore, nurture, and grow into amazing women! If you have questions about a program, call Peter or myself and we will be happy to walk you through. Come join us for the ’17-’18 season and see what we can offer you!

Sincerely,

Peter Delaney and Maggie Vasquez

Want to take your girls to Camp Kaufmann but are unsure of the first steps?

Join us for our Trip Planning Conference Calls!

See page 5 for more info!

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Leader Preparation Please read each course description carefully and be sure to follow any prerequisites.

Please note: In accordance with GSUSA, upon completion of the Great Outdoors; leaders are considered camp certified and are eligible for troop camping. As always, camp staff will be on hand to assist all troops at camp.

In addition, Camp Certification must be completed every (5) years. Anyone who has taken Outdoor training within the last (5) years is still considered Camp Certified and is not obligated to repeat the Great Outdoors with the new curriculum.

Trip Planning Conference Calls (These are not required trainings. These conference calls are simply to help plan a trip to camp.) During these phone conferences, we will show you everything you need to know about planning a trip to camp (any kind of trip!). At the end of the meeting you’ll even have the opportunity to book your trip. We will walk you through everything.

These trainings are free, but you must RSVP to kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org. For all dates, call 641.715.3580 and enter access code 907-088. When you are connected, please announce yourself so that we know you are on the line.

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September 27, 2017

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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February 28, 2018

7:00pm to 9:00pm

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October 24, 2017

6:00pm to 8:00pm

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March 15, 2018

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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November 9, 2017

7:00pm to 9:00pm

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April 25, 2018

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January 23, 2018

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Overnight Adventures and Beyond This course is mandatory for all leaders participating in any overnight trip or sleepover.

The course has been designed to prepare leaders for all overnight trips both long and short term.

This course is a prerequisite for the Great Outdoors.

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October 4, 2017

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October 25, 2017

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November 18, 2017

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The Great Outdoors Certification: Camp Training

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(Prerequisite: Overnight Adventures & Beyond) This course curriculum allows participants to bring their registered daughters (3rd grade Brownies and up) with them during the Great Outdoor training at camp. Participants will arrive with their daughters on Friday night for a meet and greet with Camp staff. Saturday & Sunday the girls will be supervised and participate in fun-filled activities with camp staff while the moms engage in the outdoor training. (Moms will be able to bunk with their daughters at night.

However, daytime hours will not be spent with the girls.) All will depart by 12:00pm Sunday. To register, visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/volunteers/adult-learning •

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Planning Tip As you’re planning any kind of recreational activity, be sure to consult GSUSA’s Safety Activity Checkpoints.

They can be found HERE.

For more information about “Overnight Adventures and Beyond” and “The Great Outdoors” please email lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org or call 212.645.4000.

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Environmental Leadership Programs Service Projects Family Camp Clean Up Day • • •

Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Time: 10am-3pm Location: Camp Kaufmann, Dutchess County It does sound like we will finally put your brother in a shower, but this is about camp! We invite you to bring your whole family up to Family Clean Up Day. You and your family can help us out with some of the projects we must complete to get Camp Kaufmann all pretty! We will do some work, play some games, do some work, eat, play, eat, work! See, it will be fun! Wear your grubby clothes – don’t want anyone to ruin a new summer outfit! A fee of $25 per family will be charged to help cover lunch, but you will have fun, help get camp ready for your summer trip, and be able to enjoy some of the great activities at camp! A fun patch is included.

To register: bit.ly/DayTrips2018

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Volunteer Service Projects at Camp Kaufmann

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Troops can come to camp to do service projects as well!

Please email kgadapee@ girlscoutsnyc.org if your troop or service unit would like to help keep our Camp Kaufmann nice and spiffy!

Brainstorm ideas and then let us know the project ideas or choose from one of the ongoing projects already at camp. This can help with volunteer hours that some Girl Scouts need for school credit.

We can always use Girl Scouts’ help!

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Environmental Leadership Programs

Environmental Leadership Programs

New Outdoor Badges

Additional Outdoor Badges

New Outdoor Badge Programs

By earning Girl Scout badges, girls at every age level learn how to use natural resources wisely, explore the outdoors, take part in fun outdoor activities, and become stewards for the planet. To purchase badges and requirement guides, visit our online shop.

In the spring of 2017, GSUSA introduced a new series of Outdoor Badges! For the third year in a row, these new Outdoor badges were selected through the Girl Scout “Girls’ Choice” process. Girls cast their votes and selected the badge topics and designs, making the process girl-led from top to bottom. Click HERE for more information about all Girls’ Choice Outdoor badges and requirements.

Naturalist badges

Daisies: Clover, Rosie Brownies: Bugs Juniors: Flowers, Gardener Cadettes: Trees Seniors: Sky Ambassadors: Water

Girls’ Choice Outdoor badges Daisies: Buddy Camper Camping is an adventure! You play in nature, eat outside, and sleep under the stars with your family or buddies – your buddies could be the girls in your troop, or other friends. Are you ready to go camping?

Brownies: Cabin Camper

Juniors: Eco Camper

There’s nothing quite like camping – it’s a chance to spend time in nature and have fun with your friends or family. Every camping trip is a new adventure. Get ready to plan a camping adventure with your Girl Scout friends or family members.

Whenever you step outdoors, you are a guest in nature’s home. This is especially true when it comes to camping. Whether or not you’ve been camping before, you will earn this badge by learning how to protect the environment on your trip. It will shape the way you camp forever!

Brownies: Outdoor Adventurer Juniors: Horseback Riding Cadettes: Archery Seniors: Paddling Ambassadors: Ultimate Recreation Challenge

Art in the Outdoors badges Daisies: Brownies: Juniors: Cadettes: Seniors: Ambassadors:

Outdoor Art Maker Outdoor Art Creator Outdoor Art Explorer Outdoor Art Apprentice Outdoor Art Expert Outdoor Art Master

It’s Your Planet: Love It! Journeys Daisies: Between Earth and Sky Brownies: Wow! Wonders of Water Juniors: Get Moving!

Cadettes: Breathe Seniors: Sow What?

Ambassadors: Justice

Cadettes: Primitive Camper

Seniors: Adventure Camper

Ambassadors: Survival Camper

Primitive camping can be a challenge, even for experienced campers. Get ready to step up your outdoor skills, get out into nature, and make extra-special memories on a primitive camping trip.

When you plan an adventure, like kayaking, mountain biking, or rock climbing, you can combine it with overnight camping to make the most of your outdoor experience. Whevever spells adventure for you, statr by listing the things you want to do – then make your camping trip happen!

It you’ve ever imagined going off the grid and going back to the land, this is your chance! Survival camping is the ultimate camping adventure. Are you ready to test your skills with limited supplies – and have an unforgettable experience with your camping crew? Let’s go!

Visit www.girlscoutshop.com to download the new badge requirements for 99¢ each.

Hard copies may be purchased for $2.50.

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Planning Tip Want to bring your girls into the outdoors, but you’re not sure where to start?

Click HERE for GSUSA’s Venture Out page. There, you will find tips and ideas for any level.

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Camp Kaufmann Day Trips Day Trips: Theme Days Below fees are per person, and include lunch and programs. All day trips run from 9am-3pm.

The Amazing Race Date: Saturday, September 9, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $35 Come for a day of sleuthing, racing, games, and crafts to work out the mystery of the amazing race! Clues can hide in many places and it’s up to you to find the finish line! Even our staff won’t know where it is!

You’ll have 4 hours from arrival to find the finish line, overcoming challenges and sniffing out suspicions along the way. Of course, we will make you stop and have lunch at some point!

Daisy Day Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 For: Daisies Fee: $35 Yes Daisies, it’s all about you on this fun filled day!

Come and experience Camp Kaufmann with activities tailored to girls ages 5-7. We will have scavenger hunts, nature walks, crafts, and of course S’mores!

Not only is this a great day to spend with your troop, but it’s a wonderful opportunity to make new friends!

Miss Manners Visits Camp Kaufmann

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Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $35 Have you ever sat down at a fancy dinner and wondered which fork to use? Why is there is more than one fork anyway? And how in the world did we get a Spork?! Well, Miss Manners knows the answers to these questions and is ready to help! Not only will you be trained for manners at the table, but etiquette and protocol for various courtly activities as well. A Tea Party will be scheduled at Miss Manner’s table at 2:30pm, will you be ready? Feel free to bring “appropriate attire” to change into before the party!

West Point Day Date: Saturday, October 7, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $35 Did you know West Point is in New York? The West Point Cadets would like you to come and spend the day with them! The Cadets will show us a true military flag ceremony, and we can assist them! They will be doing some conditioning for those who are athletes, trailblazing for those who seek some adventure, races with the Cadets to show them what Girl Scouts have, amongst other fun filled activities! If you have family in the military, it would be an honor to have military families show up with their Girl Scouts!

Wonders of Water Journey Day Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 For: Brownies Fee: $35 Camp’s wettest activity is back! Everyone seems to love the Wonders of Water Journey! We will be showing Brownies all about the fun and exciting things water can do for us! Water is one of the most important molecules for human beings. Why? Come to Wonders of Water Journey Day and find out!

Fright Fest Day Trip Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $35 You want to come to Fright Fest, but a whole weekend of ghastly ghouls is too much for you! Never fear!

We have a solution for you and your friends! Come to a Day Trip Fright Fest! You will still be a part of all the scary action, but only have to be here for the day!

Come for the adrenaline spiraling fear, leave before it gets too much! Your day will include fear, blood curdling screams, brittle bones, and a mouse or two!

Lunch of eyeball soup is provided.

Camp Kaufmann Doll Day Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $35 Do you have a favorite doll at home? Camp Kaufmann is having its first ever Doll Days! Bring your dolls to camp and let her see what it would have been like being a doll during the time of the Pilgrims! During our Colonial Doll Day, we will show your doll what life was like back when the pilgrims made their mark on America. We will be exploring all areas of Colonial life with Miss Jenn.

To sign up for Theme Day Trips: bit.ly/DayTrips2018

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Camp Kaufmann Day Trips

Camp Kaufmann Seasonal Programs 2017-2018

Day Trips: Theme Days

Day Trips: Theme Days Talon Fest Date: For: Fee:

Saturday, December 2, 2017 All ages $35 (Troop Campers may add this program for an additional $20) You may not know, but we have a wonderful hawk here at camp, as well as owls and woodpeckers.

But while you are here, you can’t have our hawk land on your hand! At Talon Fest you will be able to! Camp Kaufmann will be hosting Talons: Birds of Prey. This exciting demonstration of hawks and an owl is amazing! They will land on your hand, eat food left there, and just look around! Not only are they amazing, they are absolutely beautiful! Laurie, the owner and Master Falconer, will discuss each bird, the likes and dislikes, important information about the species, and answer any questions we may have about the birds. It will be a wonderful adventure for all ages. Included will be some exciting games, crafts, and s’mores!

Give Thanks Event Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $40 We are all very lucky to have what we do. Let’s gather together and be thankful! Last year we collected food and clothing for a local resource house. They were so grateful we would like to do this again!

Please bring winter wear that you and your Scouts have outgrown so it may be donated to needy families. Also, donations of non-perishable food are needed. Camp Kaufmann donates unused food items and unclaimed lost and found every year. The Give Thanks Event is bringing your troop, family, loved ones to camp so they can experience a new way of having Thanksgiving Dinner. We cook our turkey in a trash can, do you? We heat and cook our vegetables outside on buddy burners, how about you? Okay – the rolls turn out better in the real oven, but chocolate chip cookies are great in a box oven! Come with us and see how all this is done!

Not only cooking, we will have games, fishing, archery, and other outdoor activities. Oh, and there will be a trivia contest! Watch out – those 5 and 6 year olds know their Thanksgiving trivia!

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Holiday Craft Day Date: For: Fee:

Saturday, December 9, 2017 All ages $35 (Troop Campers may add this program for an additional $20) Does someone in your family love gifts made by you? Well, come to Camp Kaufmann and make those gifts. We will have all sorts of supplies, directions, ideas, sparkle, and coal if that is what you want to give that to your little brother! Maybe someone likes tree ornaments, maybe a wreath, maybe a bracelet, come and see what you want to make for your family and friends. We also will have supplies so you can make your pet a wonderful gift also. The day’s fee is $35 which includes all supplies, tissue paper for wrapping, lunch, and a S’more or two for you! You’re doing all the hard work, you deserve it!

To sign up for Theme Day Trips: bit.ly/DayTrips2018

West Point Conditioning Day Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018 For: All ages Fee: $35 Getting ready for Spring Athletics!!! Just want to know about how to keep in shape? Come and learn from those who know how to keep themselves in shape – the Cadets from West Point! They will take you through a fitness routine, help those who need it, and just have fun with us! Included will be a healthy lunch, a fitness craft, and a patch!

Women’s Health Fair Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 For: All ages Fee: $35 Our health is extremely important. Women have so much going on in their lives, they need to take special care. On this Saturday, women can speak to professionals about health questions they have and learn how to self-care. There is a weekend planned, but for those busy women, we also added just the day!

Come and see what those in the health profession can offer you. This day event is open to females of all ages! A healthy lunch will be provided.

Junior Day Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 For: Juniors Fee: $35 This is a day where Juniors get to take over camp!

There will be fun and frivolity everywhere you look!

There will also be the love of the outdoors as we take time to work on our Flowers, Gardener, and First Aid Badges. We have a large garden at camp and we need some help giving it some love! Our staff will help you learn about flowers and gardening while we help you with the First Aid badge. This day includes everyone at camp! I almost bet a dog or two will show up to help us out! Then head to the Trading Post and purchase your badges!

BBB - Brownie Badge Blitz Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 For: Brownies Fee: $35 This day filled with Brownies earning 4, count them, 4 badges in one day will be awesome! Peter will help you earn your Bugs badge, then go dance your feet off earning your dancing badge, move on to the First Aid Badge, all the tricks you will need to complete your Home Scientist Badge! You can come to camp and earn these badges all in one day! Then dance over to the Trading Post and purchase your badges!

To sign up for Theme Day Trips: bit.ly/DayTrips2018

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Camp Kaufmann Seasonal Programs 2017-2018 Day Trips: Custom Days

Day Trips: Theme Days Family Clean Up Day Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018 For: All ages - and their families Fee: $25 It does sound like we will finally put your brother in a shower, but this is about camp! We invite you to bring your whole family up to Family Clean Up Day. You and your family can help us out with some of the projects we must complete to get Camp Kaufmann all pretty! We will do some work, play some games, do some work, eat, play, eat, work! See, it will be fun!

Wear your grubby clothes – don’t want anyone to ruin a new summer outfit! A fee of $25 per family will be charged to help cover lunch, but you will have fun, help get camp ready for your summer trip, and be able to enjoy some of the great activities at camp! A fun patch is included.

He and Me Day Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018 For: All ages - and their adult male companion Fee: $35 What is more fun than spending the day with him?

Him can be any adult male that is special to you! Bring him to camp with you so you can show him what you do while you are here! The day is filled with activities that you both will get to enjoy. We have archery, hiking, crafts, s’mores, campfire, and fishing! That 12 inch Bass has yet to be caught – okay, a 5 year old did catch him - and got a picture as a trophy! Who knows, there may actually be a trophy!!! Fun will be had by all just spending the day together! Come and join us!

Family Fun Sunday Preview

Would you like our camp staff to build a full day of programs and activities for your girls? We can work with you to build the perfect day for your girls. The price of a customized day trip is $60 per person (girls and adults).

Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018 For: All ages Fee: $35 You always wondered what was so exciting about Family Fun Sundays didn’t you? Well, here’s your chance to experience a Family Fun Sunday! Okay, so you won’t be able to swim, but you will be able to do all the other things families do while at camp! We will have boating, fishing, campfire with S’mores, archery, crafts, and maybe even more!!! It will be so much fun to be able to bring you family to camp and enjoy the great outdoors! A BBQ will be provided for lunch. a fun patch will be given to all family members.

You can choose up to four outdoor classrooms, we can personalize the day to meet badge requirements and you’ll even have your own counselors (the amount of staff depends on the size of the group) for the day!

Your fee also includes lunch and of course a campfire with S’mores. Everything is customizable.

For Custom Day Trip availability, see the purple dates on the below calendar.

Small and Tall Spa Day

To sign up for Custom Day Trips: bit.ly/CustomDayTrip2018

Date: Sunday, May 12, 2018 For: All ages - and their adult female companion Fee: $35 Do you have a favorite female adult that you just want to relax with and have a fun day? Well, bring her with you for Spa Day! You both will have time to enjoy nature, sing in the woods, clear your heads of all the things you don’t want to think about and RELAX! You will be able to learn some great recipes for spa products to use at home. Find out how wrinkles can be avoided. Just plain sit down and have a cup of tea!

We will offer it all to you on this May Day! Fee includes lunch, supplies, recipes, and a homemade treatment!

Day Trip Availability Theme Day Trip Availabilty (pages 11-14) Customized Day Trip Availability (this page)

To sign up for Theme Day Trips: bit.ly/DayTrips2018

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Camp Kaufmann Weekend Events Special Events Below fees include meals, programs, lodging and a badge and/or patch. Please note that prior to going on these special weekend events, troop leaders must hold Outdoor Camp certifications, and the group must include a First Aid/CPR-certified adult.

During our Special Events, troops prepare, cook, serve, and clean up their own meals. We provide a menu and the ingredients, which will be waiting for you in your cabin when you arrive. Arrival time on Fridays can be anywhere from 5pm to 9pm. Departure time on Sundays is 10am.

Fright Fest Dates: October 20-22, 2017 For: All ages Fee: $95 Fright Fest is back again! Come up to Camp Kaufmann to experience a weekend of ghoulish delight including the Crypt Keeper’s fireside tales, games of thrills and chills, ghosts and goblins flying around, and of course… CANDY! Scary options can be chosen but are not required We have plenty of treats, popcorn, skeleton swill, and other ghastly delights for you to enjoy. Make your reservation soon, the ghosts can only be held at bay for so long…

BOO! Food will be provided in your house.

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Dates: Jan 5-4, 2018 Feb 9-11, 2018

Jan 12-14, 2018 Feb 16-18, 2018

Jan 19-21, 2018 Feb 23-25, 2018

Jan 26-28, 2018 March 2-4, 2018

Feb 2-4, 2018 March 9-11, 2018 For: All ages - and their families, including men Fee: $95 Ski Weekends are a great time for troops or families to all come up and ski on Saturday The fee includes your bed, food for the weekend including Friday night, activities on Saturday morning, all the ski needs – transportation to and from Thunder Ridge, rental of equipment, a ski lesson, and slope time – and a voucher for food at Thunder Ridge! Compared to other ski areas, you couldn’t get this kind of deal for one day!!!! Come and ski with us at Camp Kaufmann. Saturday morning we can hike, sled, build snow people, or paint the snow!

So much to choose from!

Women’s Health Weekend Dates: April 6-8, 2018 For: All ages Fee: $95 (You may also come just on Saturday, April 7, 2017 for $35) This weekend will be filled with experts helping women stay fit and healthy! It is never too soon to work on your health ladies! Bring your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, or any woman you would like to Camp Kaufmann this weekend and see how you and she can be healthier!

Our experts will start at the top of your head and work down to your toes! Fun for all! Fee includes program, supplies, healthy food, and a patch!

International Quest Weekend Dates: May 4-6, 2018 For: All ages Fee: $95 The four world centers of the Girl Scouts are seeking the ultimate Girl Scout! Egads, where could she be? Come to Camp Kaufmann this weekend and find out. The weekend will be filled with international cuisine, games, stories, and a talent show! So much fun to have and still having to find the ultimate Girl Scout... Is a weekend enough? Fee includes food, lodging, supplies, and a fun patch!

To register for Special Event Weekends: bit.ly/SpecialEvents2018

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Camp Kaufmann Weekend Events Girl-Only Experiences

Camp Kaufmann Weekend Events Availability

These fun-filled weekends are for our Cadette and older scouts (except for “Curtains UP! Trois,” which is Juniors only).

Weekend Events Availability

The fee is $100 per girl. For an additional $55, girls may meet at Grand Central for a a staff-chaperoned train ride on the Metro North. If parents choose, they may drive their girls to camp or accompany them on the train ride. If you accompany your girls on the train ride, please call ahead to the cab company (Pawling Taxi 845-855-8585) for a ride to and from camp. Even if parents/guardians accompany the girls, they will not be allowed to remain at camp with them. The group is picked up at the train station and brought to camp to let the fun begin.

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Friday, they will have a campfire. Even if the weather does not cooperate, we have the option of using Westover or Hillcrest for the “campfire”. S’mores for dessert and an action plan is made for Saturday. These trips are as close to “girl-led” as possible.

So, Friday, the girls decide what the activities for Saturday will be that fit the theme. They have a variety of choices, can be indoor or out, safely use various areas of camp, and explore camp at a time it is most serene.

Right Brain Weekend 2: The Creativity Continues Dates: November 3-5, 2017 For: Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Fee: $100 This year, we will be looking at art with our senses! Come and experience art like you have never experienced it before. Dig deep into the right side of your brain and find the meaning of art, nature, life, the list is endless.

This is our first Girl Only event for our new year! You won’t want to miss it! Fee includes lodging, food, art supplies, snacks, and a patch!

CIT Training Dates: January 26-28, 2018 For: 10th graders Fee: $100 Are you in 10th grade? Do you love camp? Would you like to work at camp? Well now is your chance! Camp Kaufmann has some CIT spots to fill for the upcoming season. We are looking for Girl Scouts who want to learn about camp, give camp ideas for programs, and work with some of the most amazing people you’ve ever met!

You will learn much this weekend such as: how to fill out a job application, what to do in an interview, have an interview, learn what a CIT is, and meet some amazing peers! Spaces are limited so sign up fast! If driving to camp, please arrive by 7:30pm.

Curtains UP! Trois!

Dates: March 9-11, 2018 For: Juniors Fee: $100 Can you believe it? The third Curtains UP! Another premier ready for off, off, off Broadway! Camp is pretty far from Broadway so I don’t really know how many offs that would be! Come again and see what you and your new friends can create in our third rendition of this loved classic! This is a Girl Only Weekend for Juniors! That means Juniors, in a house, writing, drawing, producing, and who knows what else for a play! The mayhem is already starting about this weekend!

Under the Starry Skies Dates: March 23-25, 2018 For: Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Fee: $100 Okay – someone out there knows Neil DeGrasse Tyson!!! Please help me get him to camp for the girls on this Girl Only adventure!!!!! The girls will plan their telescope positions, find a new star in the sky, see something that not everyone has seen before! The girls will see how different night is from day at Camp Kaufmann! Maybe a comet will be coming by we can see, perhaps a lunar eclipse, who knows what’s up in the vast black area we call space! Come and see what you can discover!

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To register for Special Event Weekends: bit.ly/SpecialEvents2018

To register for Girl-Only Experiences: bit.ly/GirlOnly2018

The Athlete in You Dates: March 2-4, 2018 For: Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Fee: $100 This Girl Only weekend will work on the Athlete line of badges. Friday, planning will begin on what is needed to be a good athlete. Saturday, girls will join in the West Point Conditioning Day and take a leadership role with the other participants. Of course, there will be fun and dancing on Saturday night! A weekend getting ready for the athlete in you to shine through!

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Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping Troop leaders may take their girls camping for a weekend to Camp Kaufmann from September-May.

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Troop Camping is a weekend event up to 72 hours in duration, planned and carried out by a troop at camp. The troop leaders reserve housing at camp and plan for meals and activities on their own.

For any camping trip, the troop must have one first-aid certified and CPR certified adult for each group of 44 campers. Each house or unit must have its own first aid/CPR certified adult. If you plan to use the fireplace, fire ring or seasonal unit, you will need a Great Outdoors certified adult.

If you are staying in a lake house and do not plan on using a fire place or pit, then you will only need an adult who has taken the Overnight Adventures and Beyond training.

Activity Price (Per participant)

Archery.................................................. $13 Low Ropes............................................. $13 Climbing Tower.................................... $18 Survival Skills.........................................$8 Campfire, S’mores and Songs...........$5 Night Hike................................................$3 Sledding/Snowshoeing.......................$5 Winter Ecology Hike..............................$5 Frog Pond/Butterfly Garden Visit..... $7

Pricing and housing options are available in the registration link. However, please remember that our outdoor units close on October 16th!

Space will be limited the final 2 weekends in October!

Add an Outdoor Classroom Troops can choose to enhance their experience by hiring one of our experienced counselors to run a specific activity for them. You will notice that there are different classrooms based on the season and they are offered at different rates. Outdoor Classrooms are listed in the registration link.

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Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping

Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping

Transportation Although the council does not provide transportation, you still have several options to get to camp.

• Drive to camp - we have plenty of parking!

• Order a bus - You may use any coach bus available, as long as they provide you with a certificate of liability–for 5 million to certificate holder: Girl Scouts of Greater NY. Forward all certificates to dmarcial@girlscoutsnyc.org • Take the train! Take the Metro North – Harlem line to the Patterson Station. Camp is ten to fifteen minutes away by car. The Pawling Taxi Company can get you to camp from there. Their number is 845.877.9595.

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All special events, day trips and girl only events include food.

Please contact us if you have any allergies or diet restrictions.

If you are planning a troop camping weekend you will be responsible for bringing all of your own food.

If you do not want to transport all of it, you have the option of using Peapod! Peapod.com is a online grocery delivery service. The groceries will arrive at camp and we will put them in your unit for you. If you are going to use this service, please call Peapod at least 72 hours in advance of your trip.

Once you have completed your order, please email your confirmation to Peter Delaney pdelaney@girlscoutsnyc.org.

BE CERTAIN YOUR ORDER CONTAINS THE NAME OF THE UNIT YOU ARE STAYING IN! Having the Unit name on the order helps us and Peapod be sure the orders are going to the right troop. Set up your delivery between 12 pm and 4 pm on the Friday your troop arrives.

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The Weekend Getaways of 2018 are already in “the works”. This year, coming to Camp Kaufmann will be an experience that is “Other Worldly”! Maybe Aliens will show up, or it could just be some people from far off continents! Last year was big – BUT THIS YEAR IS BIGGER! We will have weekends themed around 6 (six) of the continents! See what each continent can offer you. Then, taste what our chef can make us to eat from that continent!!!

Land of Camp Kaufmann Summer 2017

When you explore, you must have a path to follow. Our Paths – or tracks – will be a Quest into Creativity and a Quest into the Unknown. The Creativity Quest (working on the Art in the Outdoor and Art Badges) will allow you to explore various art mediums such as painting, sculpting, and design. The Unknown Quest (working on the investigation and Science and Technology Badges) will search for answers to many questions – will an egg always break when it hits the ground? Do lemons or limes float? What makes a Diet Coke geyser work? Each quest will have pool time and a free period at the end of Saturday activities!

2018 Summer Weekend Getaways: Explore the World at Camp Kaufmann Weekly Themes: June 1-3, 2018 June 8-10, 2018 June 15-17, 2018 June 22-24, 2018 June 29-July 1, 2018 July 6-8, 2018

Summer Getaway 1 Summer Getaway 2 Summer Getaway 3 Summer Getaway 4 Summer Getaway 5 Summer Getaway 6

Trek to Antarctica Trek to Asia Trek to South America Trek to Australia Trek to Africa Trek to Europe

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7:45am: Flag ceremony

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10:40am: Activity 2 * 12:15pm: Lunch

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4:00pm: Activity 5 * 5:15pm: Free period 6:15pm Trading Post open 6:30pm: Dinner

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These activities are based on the track you choose – see next page for details.

** Saturday Night Parties are based on the weekly themes, noted above.

All themes include a themed dance party, games, and a craft!

9:00am: Breakfast

10:00am: Closing ceremony

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Weekend Getaways

Weekend Getaways

Girls may choose between either of the two below tracks:

What is a Summer Weekend Getaway?

Track 1: Quest into Art - designed for “Outdoor Art” badges

Summer Camp Weekend Getaways are for girls ages 5-17 accompanied by their mom, other significant adult female or troop leader. All girls must be registered Girl Scout members. If you haven’t registered for the year, be sure to visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org, and click on “Join” to become a registered member. All campers must be registered members in order to participate.

Do you like art and the various mediums available? Well then, this is for you! No matter your age or artistic level, join the Quest to see what type of art inspires you. Art is as simple or complicated as you want! You’re the artist and it is your Quest!

Outdoor Art Maker Daisies and Brownies: Outdoor Art Creator badge • Hike and S’mores • Painting • Fishing • Natural Art at Frog Pond and Butterfly Garden • Pool

Cadettes: Outdoor Art Apprentice badge • Painting • Sculpting • Weaving and S’mores • Row Boating • Pool

Juniors: Outdoor Art Explorer badge • Nature Art • Theme Craft and S’mores • Painting • Archery • Pool

Seniors: Outdoor Art Expert Ambassadors: Outdoor Art Master • Lashing/Weaving • Advanced Design Hike and S’mores • Painting • Row Boating • Pool

Track 2: Quest to the Unknown - designed for “Investigation” badges Science can help us understand the unknown. But how do we use it? This track will help you figure it out! Your Quest will take you on a journey into areas unknown, like the woods, the lake, a campfire, or even the single-celled world! Your left brain will get a workout on this Quest, so let’s power up!

Buddy Camper Daisies and Brownies: Senses badge • Scavenger Hunt • Nature Hike for Sounds and Smells • S’mores and Craft/Experiment • Fishing • Pool Juniors: Detective badge • Archery • Coded Communication • What’s a Fingerprint?

• It’s Microscopic • Pool

Cadettes: Special Agent badge • Bond, Jamie Bond, Row Boating • Forensics: Friend or Foe • What Does That Splatter Mean?

• Forensic Sculpting • Pool

Seniors and Ambassadors Truth Seeker badge • Use your C.A.R.S. • True or False • Seek and Row Boat • Archery Journal • Pool

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Summer Camp Weekend Getaways offer lodging, meals and a wide range of activities led by experienced staff members. Campers arrive on Friday between noon and 5:30pm and depart on Sunday at 11 am. On Friday, the pool will open at 1pm and close at 5 pm, dependent on the weather.

Arrive at camp by 4 pm to enjoy a swim. Crafts and group games will also be available on Friday. Tours of Camp Kaufmann will be available for first time campers.

Who can go to a Summer Weekend Getaway?

All registered Girl Scouts are welcome at a Weekend Getaway. Girls may participate in one of two ways: through “Mom and Me” experience (mothers with a daughter or daughters) or the troop experience (volunteers with girls).

How much does it cost?

Everyone who registers by April 1 will get our early bird special price of $110 per person and after April 1 the cost will be $130.

Our commitment to provide high standards, good value and a traditional Girl Scout Leadership Experience means that we try to provide an affordable experience to all Girl Scouts. It’s important to start budgeting for camp early and include your girls in the process. For information on financial aid, please visit www. girlscoutsnyc.org.

Do I get my own cabin?

During Weekend Getaways you reserve beds, not cabins or houses.

If your group does not completely fill a cabin or house, we will pair you up with other troops or other “mom and me” participants.

Please talk to your entire group in advance. Everyone must come prepared to share space and get along. Campers will be placed in a house or cabin according to their age. Daisies and Brownie girls will be given the first opportunity for houses and log cabins. Juniors will mostly be given log cabins. Cadettes and Seniors will mostly be given wooden cabins. Please expect to share accommodations with other campers, and have the wonderful opportunity to make new friends! Please make sure you and your troop come to camp prepared to live in a cabin in the woods with no T.V. You will eat traditional camp food and try new activities with your girls. You will also share your space with your new friends and have an amazing adventure to last a lifetime. For more information on lodging, visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/camp.

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Summer 2018 Preview

Summer 2018 Preview

Weekend Getaways

Weekend Getaways

What about orientation?

When you arrive at Camp Kaufmann your entire group will attend an orientation before beginning activities. Every camper young and old, new or returning, will attend. The orientation will give you valuable information about activities and safety. If you arrive before 4 pm on Friday, you will have the chance to swim after our orientation. If you arrive after 4pm your swimtime will be on Saturday.

Other activities will be available on Fridays, and the Trading Post will be open then. For new campers, there will be Camp Kaufmann tours scheduled throughout the day. You will receive your complete weekend itinerary at your orientation.

Is transportation provided?

Although the council does not provide transportation you still have several options to get to camp.

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Drive to camp - we have plenty of parking!

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Weekend Getaway Checklist o o o o o o o o o

Read through this brochure Select 3 possible camping dates for your troop Plan transportation Select your program focus Review Safety Wise procedures Review policies Select a trip coordinator* Collect deposit per person Register!

* The trip coordinator will collect deposits, submit one troop application, receive and distribute confirmation packets, collect and submit final payments to the council.

To make final payments: bit.ly/KaufmannPayments Please note that people who send in separate applications may not be placed with their troop for housing.

What are my program choices?

A weekend at Camp Kaufmann is packed with fun and challenging activities. Come prepared to spend most of the day outside, rain or shine. We want to offer all campers an experience that is full of fun and learning. Please look at the program choices carefully and work with your girl(s) to decide your program focus. If you are coming as a troop and all of the girls are the same age, they should decide together what they want to do and mark it on the application. If your troop is made up of girls of different ages please have one volunteer for each age group. If two different age levels decide to stay together, the older girls will do a younger girl activity.

Please note that we must maintain appropriate girl-to-volunteer ratios. As per our safety procedures, a minimum of two adults are needed for every traveling group. (For more information about ratios, contact Peter Delaney at 212.645.4000 x297.) Everyone will get a swim time and free time in their program. All girls will receive a Camp Kaufmann patch.

Do I stay with my girls all of the time?

Yes! Girls must be supervised at all times by accompanying adults during Summer Camp Weekend Getaways. Girl Scout Troops must have a minimum of two adults with them. Additional adults should be added in accordance with Safety-Wise guidelines. For troops attending Summer Camp Weekend Getaways, one adult accompanying the troop (who may also be the leader) must hold current certification from one of the following: American Red Cross, American Heart Association First Aid and Community CPR, or be a physician, registered nurse, licensed nurse, paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician. The certificate-holder must be at least 18 years old. A copy of the certification should be attached to the Camp Application Form.

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Summer 2018 Preview

Outdoor Training for Leaders:

Mini-Sleepaway Weekends Mini-Sleepaway Weekends are for girls in grades 6-12. The cost of each weekend is $200, and includes lodging, programming, food, and a patch.

Boldly go where no construction paper has gone before!

June 1-3, 2018 June 8-10, 2018 June 15-17, 2018 June 22-24, 2018 This summer, you will be exploring various forms of art! All art does not involve construction paper! In your Mini-Sleepaway Weekend, you will be traversing the areas of dance, drama, painting, weaving, music, and other art forms that you may not think of!

It will be a weekend to have fun and take a risk with one of the art forms at which you may not be a pro! A great weekend to spend with your friends, around a campfire, making your meals, singing songs, and just enjoying the quest.

To register for Mini-Sleepaway Weekends: bit.ly/MiniSleepaway2018 Summer Day Trips: Family Fun Sundays for All Ages June 3, 2018 June 10, 2018 June 17, 2018 June 24, 2018 Fee: $50 per person (adults and children), which includes lunch, programs and a fun patch. All Family Fun Sundays run from 11am-5pm.

Bring the whole family to Camp Kaufmann for a day of adventure! This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and brothers to enjoy camp, too! Cool off in our pool, row a boat and fish in our lake, try for a bulls-eye on our archery range, enjoy a great meal, savor s’mores around our campfire, and spend the day together in the great outdoors.

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Trip Planning Conference Calls kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org September 27, 2017 October 24, 2017 November 9, 2017 January 23, 2018 February 28, 2018 March 15, 2018 April 25, 2018

Camp Kaufmann Day Trips:

Overnight Adventures & Beyond lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org October 4, 2017 October 25,2017 November 18, 2017 The Great Outdoors: lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org October 13-15, 2017 November 3-5, 2017

Theme Days bit.ly/DayTrips2018 The Amazing Race September 9, 2017 West Point Conditioning Day Daisy Day: September 16, 2017 Brownie Badge Blitz Miss Manners September 23, 2017 Junior Day Camp Kaufmann Doll Day September 30, 2017 Family Clean Up Day West Point Day October 7, 2017 He and Me Day Wonders of Water Journey Day October 14, 2017 Family Fun Sunday Preview Give Thanks Event November 4, 2017 Small and Tall Spa Day Talon Fest December 2, 2017 Holiday Craft Day December 9, 2017 Custom Days bit.ly/CustomDayTrips2018 October 7, 2017 March 24, 2018 October 14, 2017 April 21, 2018

November 11, 2017 May 12, 2018 March 10, 2018

March 3, 2018 April 14, 2018 April 21, 2018 April 22, 2018 April 28, 2018 April 29, 2018 May 12, 2018

Camp Kaufmann Weekend Events: Theme Weekend Events

Fright Fest: Ski Weekends:

Women’s Health Weekend: International Quest Weekend:

bit.ly/SpecialEvents2018 October 20-22, 2017 January 5-7, 2018 February 2-4, 2018 January 12-14, 2018 February 9-11, 2018 January 19-21, 2018 February 16-18, 2018 January 26-28, 2018 February 23-26, 2018 April 6-8, 2017 May 4-6, 2017

Girl-Only Experiences

Right Brain Weekend 2 The Athlete in You Curtains UP! Trois!

Under the Starry Skies

bit.ly/GirlOnly2018 November 3-5, 2017 March 2-4, 2018 March 9-11, 2018 March 23-25, 2018

March 2-4, 2018 March 9-11, 2018

Troop Camping:

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September 8-10, 2017 November 3-5, 2017 March 9-11. 2018

September 15-17, 2017 November 10-12. 2017 March 16-18, 2018

September 22-24, 2017 November 17-19. 2017 March 23-25, 2018

Sept 29-Oct 1, 2017 December 1-3,. 2017 April 13-15, 2018

October 6-8, 2017 December 8-10, 2017 April 20-22, 2018

October 13-15, 2017 December 15-17, 2017 April 27-29, 2018

October 2-22, 2017 January 5-7, 2018 May 4-6, 2018

October 27-29, 2017 March 2-4, 2018 May 11-14, 2018 May 18-20, 2018

Summer 2018 at Camp Kaufmann Summer Weekend Getaways Mini-Sleepaway Weekends Family Fun Sundays

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GSGNY Get Outdoors Guide 2017 - 2018

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Leader Preparation........................................ 4

Trip Planning Conference Calls..................5

Overnight Adventures & Beyond...............5

The Great Outdoors: Camp Training.........5

About Camp Kaufmann Camp Kaufmann is located in Holmes, New York, just over the Dutchess County border, 70 miles north of midtown Manhattan.

With over 400 acres of rolling hills, the property offers a beautiful landscape. The camp features various types of accommodations for both new and experienced campers and can accommodate over 300 campers in houses and cabins during the peak summer season.

Facilities include a lake for boating and fishing, an archery range, a pool, several hiking trails, and both high and low rope challenge course elements.

Environmental Leadership Programs......... 6

Family Camp Clean Up Day.........................7

New Outdoor Badge Programs................. 8

Additional Outdoor Badges........................ 9 Camp Kaufmann Day Trips......................... 10

Theme Days.............................................. 11-14

Custom Days.................................................15 Camp Kaufmann Weekend Events.............16

Special Events............................................... 17

Girl-Only Experiences.................................18 Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping..............20

Troop Camping Availability........................21

Housing Options......................................... 22

Transportation............................................. 23

Food................................................................ 23 Summer 2018 Preview................................24

Weekend Getaways..............................25-29

Mini-Sleepaway Weekends...................... 30

Summer Day Trips...................................... 30

Registration Links..........................................31

Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center 40 Wall Street, Suite 708 l New York, NY 10005 212.645.4000 l www.girlscoutsnyc.org/camp