A Guide to All Things Summer for the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council
#Sisterhood Summer 2022
Your Summer Camp Source!
Why Girl Scout Camp?
Girl Scout camp is a place where campers get to try new things and overcome fears while gaining confidence, independence and making new friends in an environment just for campers. It’s where campers get to be explorers, creative thinkers, and build their leadership skills in new and exciting ways. Thank you to our summer camp sponsors as of December 23, 2021 for helping us to provide lifechanging, outdoor experiences that build girls of courage, confidence, and character. We are grateful to our corporate and foundation partners including Cargill, Evergy, Ericsson, Mosby Lincoln Foundation, Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society, and Dee Rolph, for championing changemakers and building leaders of tomorrow.
Table of Contents
Our Camps
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Readiness Quiz
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Teen & Adult Opportunities
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Types of Camp Experiences
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Travel
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Packing List
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All About Camp
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At-a-Glance
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Camps & Events
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Volunteer Training
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Check out our camps!
Camp Starwoods
Camp Four Winds
This sprawling 160-acre camp encompasses a multitude of outdoor and indoor experiences. Campers can enjoy both primitive and cabin camping, swimming in our lake, arts and crafts, and a variety of outdoor activities.
This 232 acres in the Flint Hills offers Sky Lofts (built on stilts), Compass Center, an activity building, yurts, primitive camping areas, a 40acre lake, and hiking areas – perfect for any adventurous outdoor experience. • Archery range, 3D archery course, and ax throwing • Compass Center mess hall • Lake Woody - fishing, swimming, and boating • Platform tents, Skylofts, yurts, hammocks, and semi-primitive camping • Tons of forested areas for exploring
• Target range • Archery range, slings shots, and ax throwing • Wattles Lake - fishing, swimming, and boating • Ceremony Island • Lodge, cabins, platform tents, and covered wagons • Adventure Course: zipline, climbing and rappelling walls
• Chisholm Trails to explore
Camp Double E
State Parks
This 8.3-acre camp on the Neosho River, just northwest of Emporia, has two shelter houses, a gazebo, hiking trails, and offers a variety of sporting options including an archery range. Great location for first-time campers.
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland partners with Kansas State Parks to provide outdoor experiences throughout the state. This summer, we’re bringing program to Wilson, Cross Timbers, Cedar Bluff, El Dorado, and Historic Lake Scott State Parks. The Kansas State Parks offer beautiful campgrounds and varied program experiences led by both Park Rangers and Girl Scout staff.
• Archery range • Basketball court • Borders the Neosho River • Campfires galore • Picnic pavilion and showers • Forested areas for exploring
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• Hiking • Fishing • Archery • Ecology • Boating • Picnic pavilion and showers • Forested areas for exploring
Ready for Camp?
Take this quiz and find out! Circle the answer that best describes how you feel. Add each circled number and check your answer range at the bottom of the page.
1 = No way!
2 = Maybe
3 = Yep!
1 2 3
Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend’s house?
1 2 3
Can you shampoo, brush your hair and walk to a nearby building to brush your teeth and use the bathroom?
1 2 3
Do you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, sports, sleeping in a tent and listening to the sounds of nature?
1 2 3
Can you go without a phone, TV and video games for an extended amount of time?
1 2 3
Can you see a daddy long legs, frogs, or other creatures without without running around and shrieking?
1 2 3
Can you make your own bed and keep track of your things?
1 2 3
Do you like to meet new people and do things with other girls, not just your best friend?
1 2 3
Are you ready to sleep in a tent with three or more other girls knowing your counselors are nearby?
1 2 3
Are you willing to help with camp responsibilities like sweeping your tent, setting tables and picking up trash?
1 2 3
Are you REALLY excited about going to camp?
10 - 16
You might enjoy a day camp, but it may be a good idea to wait until next year for a resident or overnight camp.
17 - 23
You would probably like a mini resident camp, troop camping or a family program with a buddy.
24 - 30
You’re an experienced camper! It sounds like you are ready for a resident camp stay of multiple days.
DISCLAIMER: Families, you are the best judge of your child’s capabilities and comfort level at our camps. This quiz is simply a fun way to check your camper's confidence level. We want to you to send them to a camp that fits their interests and allows them to live camp life to the fullest.
DID YOU KNOW?
If you are entering grades 8–12, be sure to check out our CIT (Counselor-in-Training ) opportunities on page 6. Summer 2022 ❧ Camp Guide
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Teen Opportunities What are the benefits and what will I learn as a CIT? The CIT program helps teens develop the leadership skills and tools to become a role model in the everyday lives of younger campers. During the CIT program, you will gain skills in teaching core camp programming, facilitating activities, and managing peer relationships and the conflicts that can arise.
Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
What is the CIT Program? The CIT program is a training program where Girl Scouts entering grades 8-12 will receive an opportunity to be a Counselorin-Training at GSKH’s summer camps during select sessions.
Camp Volunteer Opportunities
CIT 1: The first two years of the CIT program focus on learning about leadership and practicing these skills in a safe environment with close supervision by camp staff. CIT 2: Teens who have completed at least one year as a CIT 1 and will be entering grades 10-12 may qualify as a CIT 2. At this level, the program is focused on applying your leadership skills. CIT 2s
I want to volunteer at summer camp!
As a volunteer, you’ll introduce campers to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor—helping them develop essential life skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made—those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts.
Sign Me Up!
Ready to Volunteer? Please contact us at info@gskh.org to find out about opportunities at the camp session of your choice.
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take on greater responsibility for planning, preparing, and delivering camp activities. If selected as a CIT 2, not only will you attend camp at no cost, you will receive a small daily stipend. Sign me up! What’s next? We are excited that you are interested in developing your leadership skills as a CIT! The next steps are attending one of the CIT Trainings (page 17, 19, 23) and completing the CIT Summer Camp Application and interview process. See Council Camps at-a-glance (page 12-13) to see which sessions need CITs to assist with programming. Have questions? Contact the camp directors at info@gskh.org.
Select opportunities for you to volunteer at our camp sessions:
• Be a group leader - help
campers navigate camp and get to their activities. • Share your expertise – lead a game, experiment, craft, or activity. We’ll match your skills to our camp plans. • Chaperone the bus – sing with excited campers in the morning and watch happy, exhausted ones in the afternoon as they travel between the Wichita Girl Scout office and Starwoods during day camp sessions. • And much more! How can I be a part of this ALL summer long? If you are available for a whole summer of fun, consider applying for a camp staff position. Check available opportunities at kansasgirlscouts.org.
Types of Camp Experiences Resident Camp
Is your camper ready to eat, sleep, and live the camp life for multiple days? Resident camps vary from a “mini” session of 3 nights to an “expert” session of 10 nights. Campers spend their days swimming, playing, and learning and their evenings bonding with their bunkmates. Campers will participate in activities that will help them build life and outdoor skills, such as arts & crafts, boating, target sports, cooking over the campfire, and much more. Depending on the camp location and theme, campers will stay overnight in dome tents, platform tents, yurts, or cabins.
Platform tents, at all 3 camp properties
Troop & Family Camp
If your troop or family would like to camp together, this type of camp is a great option! If attending as a troop, volunteers must register and attend to meet adult-to-girl camping ratios for their troop. If attending as a family, as least one caregiver must register and attend as chaperone. Our “You and Me” sessions are great for introducing outdoor experiences to young Girl Scouts!
Day Camp
For novice campers who prefer a day only experience, Starwoods day camps are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., with check in and pick up allowed 30 minutes prior or after. Day campers will participate in a variety of activities depending on their age, including swimming, archery, climbing, team building, and boating. Day campers who are entering 2nd grade or older can extend the fun by adding a Wednesday night slumber party to their camp session for an additional $35.
Sky Lofts, available at Four Winds
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Travel From local field trips to international excursions, travel is a big part of the Girl Scout experience! Council led travel opportunities range from regional trips such as Farm to Table and Turtles & Kayaks to international trips including Japan in 2023 and London to Lucerne in 2024 (email info@gskh.org to learn more). Troop travel is a popular option – anything from a local day trip to an international adventure! Girl Scouts and adults work together to plan, budget, and arrange trip details according to the guidelines and requirements for travel. A travel guide is available at kansasgirlscouts.org as a resource to successful planning. A Travel Application must be submitted for all overnight activities.
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Packing Checklist LJ Comfy clothes: t-shirts, shorts/pants, jacket/hoodie, tall socks, tennis shoes or hiking boots, and hat/bandana
LJ Sunscreen & insect repellent LJ Reusable water bottle LJ Swimsuit, towel and water shoes LJ Backpack or cinch bag (for daily items) LJ Flashlight with new batteries LJ Toiletries: toothbrush/paste, comb, hair ties, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, soap, wash cloth & towel
LJ Pajamas LJ Twin sheet, blanket/sleeping bag, pillow LJ Dunk bag (with plate, bowl, and utensils, depending on camp attending) LJ Trading Post money (depending on camp attending) LJ Medications: Place in a clear bag with camper's name clearly marked
(first and last name), in original container with instructions. Medications MUST be turned into GSKH staff or nurse at check-in.
Please mark all personal belongings with your camper's first and last name. Additional items may be needed, depending on the program, theme, and activities. A specific list will be sent via email two weeks before your session begins.
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All About Camp Level Up Campers are eligible to attend camps that are for the grade they are going into next fall. For example, a girl who is going into second grade can attend camps that are for or include Brownies. A girl who is going into fourth grade can choose from camps in the Junior age range. The official beginning of summer camp programs is May 15, so campers will attend spring sessions through May 14 as the grade they are finishing, and summer camps on or after May 15 as the grade they are going into.
A webpage all about camp
Visit www.kansasgirlscouts.org/camp-faq to find up to date information about summer camp and get answers to FAQs including COVID 19 safety precautions.
Registration & Cookie Credits
Early registration opens for all council-led programs on February 1 with a $25 deposit per session. This season’s Cookie Credits become available on April 15 and will be applied to any camp balance due. Any remaining balance for early registration is due May 1. When registering for a session after April 15, Cookie Credits are automatically applied to registrations first and any remaining balance is due at the time of registration. NEW! Campers who register for multiple council-led camp sessions will receive a $10 discount on each additional session! Registration for partner-led and volunteer-led programs opens on April 15, with the full balance due at time of registration. The icons on the event pages can help you figure out who is leading an event. Partner-Led sessions have the partners logo next to the session.
Council-Led
Refund Policy
Volunteer-Led
You may cancel your reservation for an event or summer camp and receive a full refund, minus any deposit, if the request is received more than 14 days prior to the start of the session. Limited refunds will be given within 14 days of the program; see full refund policy on our website and attached to your Ultracamp confirmation email for specific refund scenarios. No refund is given if the girl is a no show or leaves a session early. Additionally, t-shirt or other optional purchases will not be refunded and travel may have an earlier refund date. 10 Summer 2022
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Program Types
Girl members only: Just like it sounds, these events are for registered Girl Scouts only. Volunteers only: These training events are designed for Troop Leaders and other volunteers. Campers with chaperones: Each Girl Scout must have a chaperone in attendance – this can be a volunteer, parent, or guardian. Girl Scout family event: Event is open to family and friends of the Girl Scout member. All youth must be chaperoned. Public event: Open to everyone!
Bussing is back!
Day camp at Starwoods runs from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily, with check in at camp as early as 8:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m. Campers may ride the bus from the Wichita office to Starwoods each day; this is a great option for east side families or caregivers who need an earlier drop off time. Check in at the office begins at 7:45 a.m. The bus leaves for camp at 8:15 a.m. and arrives back at the office at 5:15 p.m. Campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Financial Assistance We never want finances to get in the way of having an amazing Girl Scout summer! Camperships are available! Apply at: kansasgirlscouts.org/councilcares.
Travel Assistance
This option is now available through the Campership program! You can request funds for fuel in order to transport your daughter to the camp of her choice.
Camp Key Day Campers – Explore the outdoors by day, sleep in your own bed at home each night. Beginner Campers – These shorter camps are an ideal setting for first time campers. Intermediate Campers – Spend 2-5 nights learning and practicing new outdoor skills. Advanced Campers – Designed just for camping pros and outdoor enthusiasts.
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2022 Council Camps At-A-Glance DAY CAMPS at Starwoods
Start Date
End Date
Badge or Patch
Pots & Potions Day Camp
6/13
6/16
Snacks or Simple Meals
Sand, Sun, & Fun Day Camp
6/20
6/23
Shapes in Nature
Super Girls Day Camp
7/11
7/14
Board Game, Leap Bot, Crane, or Comic Artist
7/18
7/21
Good Neighbor, Celebrating Community, or Inside Government
Start Date
End Date
The Great Flamingo Hunt: You & Me
6/4
6/5
Fun patch
Woodland Wonders: Family Camp
6/18
6/19
Fun patch
Throwback Camp: You & Me
7/23
7/24
Fun patch
Intense Adventure: You & Me
7/23
7/24
Practice with Purpose, Archery, Paddling, or Water
Start Date
End Date
Badge or Patch
Walking on Sunshine: Horsethief Canyon
6/17
6/19
Trail Adventure
Walking on Sunshine: Cross Timbers
6/24
6/26
Trail Adventure
Walking on Sunshine: Four Winds
7/8
7/10
Trail Adventure
Walking on Sunshine: Double E
7/15
7/17
Trail Adventure
Walking on Sunshine: Cedar Bluff
7/22
7/24
Trail Adventure
Start Date
End Date
Badge or Patch
Minnows & Canoes: Wilson
6/4
6/5
Mariner Award
Iron Chef: Starwoods
6/12
6/16
Simple Meals or New Cuisines
Inspired by Nature: Four Winds
6/12
6/17
Outdoor Art
Surf's Up!: Starwoods
6/19
6/23
Shapes in Nature or Good Sportsmanship
Into the Wild: Four Winds
6/19
6/29
Trailblazing, Adventurer, or Survival Camper
Turtles & Kayaks: Starwoods & Fall River
6/26
6/29
Mariner Award
Farm to Table: Regional Travel
6/26
6/29
Fun patch
CampCon: Starwoods
7/10
7/14
Comic Artist, Collage Artist, or Photographer
Messyville: Four Winds
7/12
7/15
Senses or Detective
Arrgh, Pirates!: Starwoods
7/17
7/21
Paddle Boat or Night Owl
Scales & Tails Day Camp
FAMILY CAMPS at Starwoods
TROOP CAMPS
RESIDENT CAMPS
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Badge or Patch
CIT 1
CIT 2
J
1
2
$160
K-5
D
B
J
1
2
$160
K-8
D
B
J
1
2
$160
K-5
D
B
J
1
2
$160
2022-23 Grade
Daisy
Brownie
Junior
Cadette
CIT 1
K-8
D
B
J
C
K-12
D
B
J
C
K-5
D
B
J
CIT 2
S
Amb
Senior
C
Girl Cost
Adult Cost
2
$60
$35
$60
$35
$60
$35
$60
$35
Girl Cost
Adult Cost
A 1
S
A
$85
$50
K-12
D
B
J
C
S
A
$85
$50
K-12
D
B
J
C
S
A
$85
50
K-12
D
B
J
C
S
A
$85
$50
K-12
D
B
J
C
S
A
$85
$50
2022-23 Grade
Girl Cost
Adult Cost
$160
$75
S
A
4-8
J
C
4-12
J
C
J
C
2-8
B
1 S
A 1
CIT 2
C
CIT 1
J
CIT 2
C
CIT 1
Amb
J
Amb
Senior
B
Senior
Cadette
D
Cadette
K-12
Junior
2022-23 Grade
4-12
2
$260
2
$310
2
$260
6-12
C
S
A
$510
6-12
C
S
A
$260
6-12
C
S
A
$260
6-12
C
S
A
2-5 4-8
B
J J
C
1
2
$260
2
$210
2
$260
Early registration opens for these 23 councilled programs on February 1 with a $25 deposit per session.
Key Southwest Region
Junior
A
Brownie
S
Brownie
C
2
Daisy
J
Girl Cost
Adult Cost
Daisy
4-12
Amb
Junior
B
Senior
Brownie
D
Cadette
Daisy
K-5
2022-23 Grade
Northwest Region
North Region
East Region
(South Central) Camp Four Winds
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Camps & Events
Icon Key
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Day Camp
Intermediate Camp
Beginner Camp
Advanced Camp
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Volunteer-led Council-led
Mall Madness Fear Factor Come Fly a Kite
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 4/2 Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 3/28 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $2 Adult Cost: $2
Northwest
Celebrate Spring by bringing your own kite and seeing just how high it can fly. Kites can be store bought or handmade. It's a good way to test design skills. This is great fun for the entire family. Fun patch provided.
Flint Hills Mall 1632 Industrial Rd, Emporia Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 4/9 at 9 p.m. to 4/10 at 7 a.m. Grade: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 3/21 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: $15 Come join the largest, all-girl Fear Factor party in the area! You will spend the night at the Flint Hills Mall, shop, race through the obstacle course, pose in the photo booth, dance to the DJ, snack, play games, and hang out with your Girl Scout sisters all night long. Fun patch provided.
Southwest
April
Cupcake Wars: Spring Edition Girl Scout Grand Prix
North
Finney County 4 H Building 409 Lake Ave, Garden City Date: 4/2 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 3/21 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: $10 Get ready for Race Day! Start with your car block and design and shape your own race car. Then, zoom it down the track, racing against your friends or family. Everyone can try their skills. Trophies will be awarded in 6 divisions.
Haysville West Middle School 1956 W Grand Ave, Haysville Date: 4/10 Time: 2:30 - 5 p.m. Grade: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 3/28 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $15 Adult Cost: n/a Learn how to make icing and decorate cupcakes like a pro! We will use various techniques and tools to create one of a kind cupcakes. Each girl will take home a 6 pack of their very own spring-themed cupcakes. Fun patch provided.
Gathering: Tree Promise
South Central
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 4/9 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 3/28 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $35 Adult Cost: $10 Girls can do anything! Come meet powerhouse women who are breaking barriers in professions that make the world a better place. These leaders are making changes both big and small in areas of engineering, flight, outdoors, athletics, manufacturing, science, medicine, and business. They will share about their experiences, invite you to do activities with them and inspire you to dream big. Fun patch provided.
East
F(em)Powered
Zoom Date: 4/12 Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 4/4 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a Have you ever wondered what you can do to help the environment? Well...how about planting a tree! As the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilize the soil and give life to the world's wildlife. Girl Scouts set a goal to plant five million trees in five years and to protect new and existing trees. Join us to find out how you can help the environment and be a part of this growing movement.
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Junior Animal Habitats
Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Dr, Salina Date: 4/14 Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Grade: 4-5 Registration Deadline: 3/28 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $10 Adult Cost: n/a Ever wonder how animals survive a bad storm or the freezing winter? How do they keep their babies safe? Join Lakewood Discovery Center to learn all about animal habitats! Earn Junior Animal Habitats badge (provided).
The Lorax Family Movie Night
Derby Plaza Theaters 1300 Nelson Ave, Derby Date: 4/22 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 4/11 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Celebrate Earth Day in style with Girl Scouts and families. Using resources wisely is in our law and what a great reminder with this whimsical movie.
Planet Protectors
Varies Date: 4/23 Time: Varies Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: n/a Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: Varies Adult Cost: Varies Planet Protectors unite! Explore and learn how your can help the environment at your local nature centers, recycling facilities, and botanical oasis’. Have fun with a GooseChase virtual scavenger hunt. All participating environment-promotingorganizations are offering discounts or special experiences for our Girl Scouts families. Go to KansasGirlScouts.org to find a list of participating organization and their hours of operation, learn more about what’s being offered, and access the GooseChase log in information. No registration needed!
Make New Friends
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita Date: 4/19 Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Grade: PreK-1 Registration Deadline: n/a Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: Free Adult: Free Your little girl is about to take a BIG step! Naturally, you want to do everything you can to prepare her to start kindergarten with confidence. Connect with the new friends, as well as Girl Scouts staff and volunteers who lead her through activities around language & literacy, cognition, approaches to learning, and social and emotional learning. While this event is designed for girls who will enter kindergarten in the fall, it's also a great introduction to Girl Scout for current kindergarten and first grade girls. All are welcome to join the fun! Fun patch provided. 16 Summer 2022
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Earth Day Clean up
Wright Park River 71 N 2nd Ave, Dodge City Date: 4/23 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 4/11 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: Free Adult: Free By using resources wisely and making the world a better place, Girl Scouts give back to the community. Join fellow Girl Scout families as we clean up the river bed at Wright Park. Fun patch provided.
Southwest
May Brownie Bugs
Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita Date: 5/31 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grade: 4-5 Registration Deadline: 5/16 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $27 Adult Cost: n/a Work and play can go hand-in-hand! Girls will play games, try a few Victorian chores, and have fun discovering what it was like to live in a different era. Cooking was a major part of a Victorian girl's life and girls will try different cooking methods while learning skills that cross ages. Girls will create a meal they will be able to eat, but bringing a big snack is highly recommended. Adults who are interested in attending a chaperones should contact Cowtown directly. Earn Simple Meals and Playing in the Past badge (provided).
South Central
Level up! Register for activities after May 15 based on the grade you are going into for 2022-23.
Putting You in the Past: A Cooking Exploration
East
Keeper of the Plains 339 Veterans Pkwy, Wichita Date: 5/14 Time: 2 - 4:30 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 5/2 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: Free Adult: Free Bridge to the next Girl Scout level in a big way, over the Arkansas River at the Keeper of the Plains! Celebrate the achievements of your troop and fellow Girl Scout sisters throughout Kansas Heartland at this free, council-wide ceremony. There will be plenty of fun for the whole troop and family: make a bridging SWAP to add to your collection and bring old SWAPS to exchange with fellow Girl Scouts in the Make New Friends area, renew your membership, try out our adventure zone, and more! Check in and activities begin at 2 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Fun patch provided.
Scout Park 2305 N 8th St, Garden City Date: 5/21 Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 5/2 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Join us in Southwest Kansas for a special bridging ceremony. If you are moving up to the next level, let’s celebrate in style! We will recognize the Girl Scouts in a memory-making ceremony then have hamburgers and cupcakes.
North
Heartland Bridging Ceremony
Bridging Ceremony: Garden City
Northwest
Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Dr, Salina Date: 5/12 Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Grade: 2-3 Registration Deadline: 4/25 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $10 Adult: Free Discover the world of bugs at Lakewood Discovery Center! Girls get to taste test different bugs to see which one is the most delicious. Just kidding! Brownies will learn more about different types of bugs and how we interact with them in our world. Join us and get buggy with crawly filled activities. Earn Bugs badge (provided).
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June
CIT 2 Training
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/1 at 8 a.m. to 6/2 at 5 p.m. Grade: 10-12 Registration Deadline: 5/23 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: Free Adult Cost: n/a If you're an experienced camp CIT, this is the session for you. Take your CIT skills to the next level, polish your leadership expertise, apply for a CIT 2 position, and prepare for the best summer of your life! You must have completed one or two summers as a CIT 1 and be entering 10th-12th grades to qualify as a CIT 2. In addition to the June 1-2 training, you may be asked to attend specialized training sessions June 6-10. Camp staff t-shirt provided.
Games to Pass the Time Away
Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita Date: 6/1 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grade: 2-3 Registration Deadline: 5/16 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $27 Adult Cost: n/a Victorian life was not all about work. Girls loved to have fun, too! Come to Cowtown to play Victorian games and discover new ways to have fun. We will learn why games are important and create our own. Adults who are interested in attending as chaperones should contact Cowtown directly. Earn Making Games badge (provided).
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Cowtown Daisy Day: Gloria's Petal
Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita Date: 6/2 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Grade: K-1 Registration Deadline: 5/16 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $13 Adult Cost: n/a Victorian girls enjoyed having fun but also needed to learn and respect the rules of their society. Some of those same rules are a part of life today. Girls will learn how manners demonstrate respect for themselves and others and play with toys and games of that time to help them master Victorian society. Adults who are interested in attending as chaperones should contact Cowtown directly. Earn Gloria Petal badge (not provided).
The Great Flamingo Hunt: You & Me
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/4 at 1 p.m. to 6/5 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-8 Registration Deadline: 5/23 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $60 Adult Cost: $35 We just can't get enough of those FlaminGOOD vibes! Join us as we deck out camp in pink, soak up the sunshine, and party like flockstars all night long! The golden king and queen are waiting for you. Go on a flamingo scavenger hunt around camp, try your luck at the rubber-ducky-flamingo races, and enter the DIY flamingo contest with your favorite adult. Fun patch provided.
Me & My Guy Fishing Overnight
Lakewood Discovery Center 250 Lakewood Dr, Salina Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/10 at 5 p.m. to 6/11 at 11 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 5/30 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $32 Adult Cost: $32 Girl Scouts and a special adult can come experience a Lakewood Discovery Center overnight. Enjoy dinner and Lakewood activities Friday evening. Go on a hike. Learn about the lake and different fish. Spend the night outside in your own tent or sleep inside. In the morning, cook some breakfast and then enjoy fishing at Lakewood. Fun patch provided.
Northwest
Wilson State Park 3 State Park Road, Sylvan Grove Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/4 at 10 a.m. to 6/5 at 3 p.m. Grade: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 5/23 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $160 Adult Cost: $75 "Lakes, pools, rivers, bays, oceans - wherever there is water, there is the lure to be in it, on it, or be a part of it in one way or another." -Senior Girl Scout Handbook, 1963. During the first session of the Mariner series, campers will experience the basics of water craft, including swimming, first aid, and nautical knots. Learn about native Kansas fish, canoe to our heart's delight, and inspire the newest generation of Heartland Mariners. Adults interested in attending as a chaperone must apply and pay a $75 registration fee upon acceptance; contact info@gskh. org for chaperone application. Earn steps towards Mariner Award badge (not provided).
Southwest
Minnows & Canoes: Mariner Level 1
Rising 8th graders, Seniors, and Ambassadors: get ready to share your love of camp! During this epic orientation, you will prepare to a be camp role model for younger campers. Learn how camp works, ways to help campers have a great time, tricks for leading large groups, and how to be an amazing camp mentor.
North
Explorer Day Camp
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/8 at 8 a.m. to 6/9 at 5 p.m. Grade: 8-12 Registration Deadline: 5/23 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: n/a
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 4 Date/Time: 6/12 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/16 at 6 p.m. Grade: 4-8 Registration Deadline: 5/30 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $260 Adult Cost: n/a Stir up some fun as you learn what it takes to be an Iron Chef. Learn different cooking methods and compete in teams to perfect your recipe using a mystery ingredient. Dabble in food-based experiments and expand your taste buds by testing dishes from around the world. It will be a tasty week of culinary creations. Traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, fishing, and exploring will be mixed with cooking and baking in a kitchen and over a campfire. Will you earn a golden spoon? Earn Junior Simple Meals or Cadette New Cuisines badge (provided).
South Central
CIT 1 Training
Iron Chef
East
Sand Hills State Park 4207 E 56th Ave, Hutchinson Date: 6/4 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 5/23 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $5 Adult Cost: n/a Get connected with nature. This day camp has it all. Explore trails, read trail markers, get a little dirty while planting plants and flowers. Hit the target with archery and find your way with a compass. Every camper will return home more confident in her adventures. Fun patch provided.
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Inspired by Nature
Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon Overnights: 5 Date/Time: 6/12 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/17 at 6:00 p.m. Grade: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 5/30 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $310 Adult Cost: n/a Calling all artists from beginners to Picassos, your adventure awaits! Nature is your canvas; beauty is everywhere! Use a paintbrush, a pencil, or your hands to create works of art. You'll also enjoy traditional camp activities and have relaxing evenings around the campfire with your fellow artists. Earn Outdoor Art badge (provided).
Pots & Potions Day Camp
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 6/13-6/16 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Grade: K-5 Registration Deadline: 5/30 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $160 Adult Cost: n/a Stir up some fun as you learn what it takes to be a top chef. From gooey experiments to creative dishes, it will be a tasty week of culinary creations. Traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, fishing, and exploring will be mixed with cooking and baking in a kitchen and over a campfire. Day campers who are entering 2nd grade or older can extend the fun by adding a Wednesday night slumber party to their camp session for an additional $35. Earn Daisy fun patch, Brownie Snacks, or Junior Simple Meals badge (provided).
Outdoorsy Camp
Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 6/16 at 6 p.m. to 6/18 at noon Grade: K-5 Registration Deadline: 6/6 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $20 Adult Cost: $20 Let's explore the Great Outdoors! Learn knife safety for a whittling project, practice tying useful knots, master Leave No Trace principles, aim for the bullseye in archery, and don't tip the canoe! Add in crafts, games, and camping in tents and this camp is sure to a be favorite. Fun patch provided.
Walking on Sunshine: Horsethief Canyon
Horsethief Canyon 19005 SW, KS-156, Jetmore Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 6/17 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/19 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 6/6 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $85 Adult Cost: $50 "I'm walking on sunshine, whoa! And don't it feel good?!" Let’s get the troop together and find out what nature has to offer. We'll take a hike, cook over the campfire, sleep under the stars, and make lifelong friends. This session is designed for troop participation; volunteers must register to meet girlto-adult ratio. Smaller troops and individual campers who register with an adult chaperone will be combined together as a temporary troop unit. Earn Trail Adventure badge (provided).
Woodland Wonders: Family Camp
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/18 at 1 p.m. to 6/19 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 6/6 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $60 Adult Cost: $35 Night skies, fishing lines, trail hikes and campfires. Whether you are a first timer or an experienced 20 Summer 2022
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Surf's Up!
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 6/20-6/23 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Grade: K-5 Registration Deadline: 6/6 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $160 Adult Cost: n/a According to the official Starwoods math book, Sun + Sand = Fun! Multiply that by ice cream sundaes and you have an all-around great day. Along with traditional camp activities, you’ll swim, play beach games, build sand castles, and soak up the sunshine! Day campers who are entering 2nd grade or older can extend the fun by adding a Wednesday night slumber party to their camp session for an additional $35. Earn Shapes in Nature badge (provided).
North
Into the Wild
North Fork Horse Camp: BR & JR
South Central
North Fork Horse Camp 2880 County Rd E, Oakley Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 6/20 at 9 a.m. to 6/21 at 5:30 p.m. Grade: 2-5 Registration Deadline: 5/30 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $250 Adult Cost: n/a Come out to the ranch! Feel the wind in your hair as you ride out on horseback into wide open spaces. Enjoy daily instruction time, horse painting, campfire s'mores, and even a homemade waterslide. Learn horse care and riding basics while making unforgettable memories. Horse tack is provided. Riding boots and helmet required. Refund request deadline: 5/23. Earn Junior Horse badge (not provided).
East
Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon Overnights: 10 Date/Time: 6/19 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/29 at 6 p.m. Grade: 6-12 Registration Deadline: 6/6 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $510 Adult Cost: n/a Get back to the basics of Girl Scouting during this jam-packed, ten-night adventure. Learn to tie knots, build shelters, start fires, fish, use a compass to navigate camp, and discover the hidden geocache sites. After perfecting your outdoor skills, your final day will be the ultimate test of survival as your team competes in the "Into the Wild Games". Earn Cadette Trailblazing, Senior Adventurer, or Ambassador Survival Camper badge (provided).
Northwest
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 4 Date/Time: 6/19 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/23 at 6:00 p.m. Grade: 2-8 Registration Deadline: 6/6 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $260 Adult Cost: n/a Australia's Gold Coast is home to some of the best surfing in the world and we're turning Starwoods into a surfer's paradise! Learn to hang ten, chase the sun, and master the waves as we explore water sports available right here in our own backyards. Earn Brownie Shapes in Nature, Junior Shapes in Nature, or Cadette Good Sportsmanship badge (provided).
Sand, Sun, & Fun Day Camp
Southwest
camper, this weekend is a great way to try a few skills like leather crafts, wood projects and enjoying the outdoors with your family. Fun patch provided.
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North Fork Horse Camp: Cadette
North Fork Horse Camp 2880 County Rd E., Oakley Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 6/22 at 9 a.m. to 6/24 at 10 a.m. Grade: 6-8 Registration Deadline: 5/30 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $350 Adult Cost: n/a Come out to the ranch! Feel the wind in your hair as you ride out on horseback into wide open spaces. Enjoy daily instruction time, horse painting, campfire s'mores, and even a homemade waterslide. Learn horse care and riding basics while making unforgettable memories. Horse tack is provided. Riding boots and helmet required. Refund request deadline: 5/23.
Turtles & Kayaks: Mariner Level 2
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 3 Date/Time: 6/26 at 2 p.m. to 6/29 at 6 p.m. Grade: 6-12 Registration Deadline: 5/23 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $260 Adult Cost: n/a "Lakes, pools, rivers, bays, oceans - wherever there is water this is the lure to be in it, on it, or be a part of it on one way or another." -Senior Girl Scout Handbook, 1963. In level two of the Mariner series, campers will advance their watercraft skills, take action on issues impacting Kansas water life, and explore the waterways from the best seat possible - the seat of a kayak! Participants will take part in a virtual session on 5/24 to finalize travel details, which includes time at Starwoods Outdoor Center, the Arkansas River through Wichita, and Fall River State Park. Sessions ends at the Wichita Girl Scout office. Refund request deadline: 5/23. Earn steps towards Mariner Award badge (not provided).
Farm to Table: Travel
Walking on Sunshine: Cross Timbers
Cross Timbers State Park 144 KS-105, Toronto Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 6/24 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/26 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 6/13 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $85 Adult Cost: $50 "I'm walking on sunshine, whoa! And don't it feel good?!" Let’s get the troop together and find out what nature has to offer. We'll take a hike, cook over the campfire, sleep under the stars, and make lifelong friends. This session is designed for troop participation; volunteers must register to meet girlto-adult ratio. Smaller troops and individual campers who register with an adult chaperone will be combined together as a temporary troop unit. Earn Trail Adventure badge (provided). 22 Summer 2022
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Travel Overnights: 3 Date/Time: 6/26 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/29 at 6 p.m. Grade: 6-12 Registration Deadline: 6/7/2021 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $260 Adult Cost: $150 Goodbye, City Life. Join us as we travel along biways and highways of Kansas to learn about farm livin’, and the growers and doers who fill our tables with great food and tasty treats. Pack your bag as we get our hands dirty to learn how the plant gets from the farm to the table. Tent sleeping, "oz"-some views, and travelers' tales to be told along the way. Adults interested in attending as a chaperone must apply and pay a $150 registration fee upon acceptance; contact info@gskh.org for chaperone application. Refund request deadline: 6/7. Fun patch provided.
CIT 1 Training
Walking on Sunshine: Four Winds
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 4 Date/Time: 7/10 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/14 at 6:00 p.m. Grade: 6-12 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $260 Adult Cost: n/a From the beginning it's been about good versus not-so-good. While taking a break from traditional camp activities, Girl Scouts will practice super hero skills, deactivate or build gadgets, tell their story, take on challenges, and play games. This week is about discovering their strengths and teaming up to recover the lost icon of Wattles Lake. Earn Cadette Comic Artist, Senior Collage Artist, or Ambassador Photographer badge (provided).
East
Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 7/8 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/10 at 6 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $85 Adult Cost: $50 "I'm walking on sunshine, whoa! And don't it feel good?!" Let’s get the troop together and find out what nature has to offer. We'll take a hike, cook over the campfire, sleep under the stars, and make lifelong friends. This session is designed for troop participation; volunteers must register to meet girlto-adult ratio. Smaller troops and individual campers who register with an adult chaperone will be combined together as a temporary troop unit. Earn steps towards Trail Adventure badge (provided).
CampCon
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Camp Lakeside 300 E Scott Lake Drive, Scott City Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 7/8 at 11 a.m. to 7/10 at 2 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $65 Adult Cost: $65 Basics and beyond! Join us to learn, refresh, or show off your Girl Scout camp skills. Fun planned for all levels while working on First Aid, Camper, and Outdoor Art badges. Pack your swim suit to splash in for swimming and canoeing. Fun patch provided.
Northwest
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 7/7 at 8 a.m. to 7/8 at 5 p.m. Grade: 8-12 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: n/a Rising 8th graders, Seniors, and Ambassadors: get ready to share your love of camp! During this epic orientation, you will prepare to a be camp role model for younger campers. Learn how camp works, ways to help campers have a great time, tricks for leading large groups, and how to be an amazing camp mentor.
Rocking it Old School
Southwest
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Super Girls Day Camp
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 7/11-7/14 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Grade: K-8 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $160 Adult Cost: n/a Show off your super hero spirit and learn just how amazing you are. Campers will have a chance to be courageous and strong, and hone their skills during target sports, games, water fun and more. Super Girls will power up to protect Camp Starwoods and make the world a better place. Day campers who are
entering 2nd grade or older can extend the fun by adding a Wednesday night slumber party to their camp session for an additional $35. Earn Daisy Board Game Design, Brownie Leap Bot Design, Junior Crane Design, or Cadette Comic Artist badge (provided).
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American Girl Twilight Camp
Westlink Church of Christ 10025 W Central, Wichita Date: 7/11-7/14 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. daily Grade: K-5 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $50 Adult Cost: n/a Come experience the world of American Girl characters through, games, songs, crafts, and food. Bring a sack supper and make new friends as you learn about courageous Addy, the kindness of Samantha and the of girl of 2022. We can't wait to go on an adventure with you! Earn Daisy Toy Business Designer, Brownie Making Games, or Junior Playing in the Past badge (provided).
Messyville
Harriette Potter Prefect Camp
Walking on Sunshine: Double E
East
Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 7/15 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/17 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 7/4 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $85 Adult Cost: $50 "I'm walking on sunshine, whoa! And don't it feel good?!" Let’s get the troop together and find out what nature has to offer. We'll take a hike, cook over the campfire, sleep under the stars, and make lifelong friends. This session is designed for troop participation; volunteers must register to meet child-to-adult ratio. Smaller troops and individual campers who register with an adult chaperone will be combined together as a temporary troop unit. Earn Trail Adventure badge (provided).
North
Camp Mary Dell 1943 Indy Rd, Abilene Overnights: 3 Date/Time: 7/14 at 1 p.m. to 7/17 at 11 a.m. Grade: 9-12 Registration Deadline: 6/20 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $70 Adult Cost: n/a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, or Ravenclaw? Which house are you ready to lead? Do you have what it takes to be a prefect? Come enjoy time with your prefect Girl Scout sisters and learn all about leading a Hogwarts House. You will spend the first night enjoying special activities for prefects only. Following your exclusive "Prefects Camp", you will participate and help lead a house during Harriette Potter Camp. Fun patch provided.
Camp Mary Dell 1943 Indy Rd, Abilene Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 7/15 at 7 p.m. to 7/17 at 10 a.m. Grade: 2-12 Registration Deadline: 6/20 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $70 Adult Cost: $50 You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Come get sorted into your house and work together as a team to win the Hogwarts House Cup! Escape the Muggle world and pack your finest dress robes for our very first Yule Ball. Make your own magical wand to cast spells with, seek out the snitch in Quidditch, and experience much more as a student of Hogwarts. Join us and explore the amazing world of Harry, Ron, Hermione and of course... You Know Who... Make sure and bring your own tent, so the dementors can't get you while you sleep! Fun patch provided.
Northwest
Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon Overnights: 3 Date/Time: 7/12 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/15 at 6:00 p.m. Grade: 2-5 Registration Deadline: 6/27 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $210 Adult Cost: n/a No one will tell you to keep clean here! Play in the mud, paint yourself, and get MESSY! This camp is all about being silly and going on adventures. Eat a meal with chop sticks or even without your hands. Make some messy artwork, play water games, and make new friends. Only old clothes allowed. Earn Brownie Senses or Junior Detective badge (provided).
Harriette Potter Camp
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Arrgh, Pirates!
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 4 Date/Time: 7/17 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/21 at 6 p.m. Grade: 4-8 Registration Deadline: 7/4 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $260 Adult Cost: n/a Let's set sail on the open sea, design our own water craft, and learn to navigate with the stars. We'll hunt for treasure, practice sailor's knots, and eat "shipwreck supper". Join Team Pirate to bust stereotypes and prove to the mermaids that even a pirate can have a heart of gold! Earn Junior Paddle Boat Design or Cadette Night Owl badge (provided).
Walking on Sunshine: Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff State Park 32001 KS-147, Ellis Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 7/22 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/24 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 7/11 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $85 Adult Cost: $50 "I'm walking on sunshine, whoa! And don't it feel good?!" Let’s get the troop together and find out what nature has to offer. We'll take a hike, cook over the campfire, sleep under the stars, and make lifelong friends. This session is designed for troop participation; volunteers must register to meet girlto-adult ratio. Smaller troops and individual campers who register with an adult chaperone will be combined together as a temporary troop unit. Earn Trail Adventure badge (provided).
Throwback Camp: You & Me
Scales & Tails Day Camp
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 7/18-7/21 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Grade: K-5 Registration Deadline: 7/4 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $160 Adult Cost: n/a The mermaid life is a good life! Join us as we explore society under the sea and splash our day away at the beach. We'll craft and play mermaid games while learning what it means to be a best friend and make good choices. Don't forget to watch out for pirates on the horizon.... or perhaps we'll invite them over to be our friends too? Day campers who are entering 2nd grade or older can extend the fun by adding a Wednesday night slumber party to their camp session for an additional $35. Earn Daisy Good Neighbor, Brownie Celebrating Community, or Junior Inside Government badge (provided). 26 Summer 2022
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Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 7/23 at 1 p.m. to 7/24 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-5 Registration Deadline: 7/11 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $60 Adult Cost: $35 It's a blast from the past as we travel back to celebrate the best of times. Campers and their adult will experience Girl Scout traditions and retro camp activities in a fun way. Whether you get groovy with tie dye or show off your dance moves at the sock hop, it's sure to be TOTALLY AWESOME, DUDE! Fun patch provided.
Fall Preview
Save the date and register early!
August
Northwest
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 7/23 at 2 p.m. to 7/24 at 11 a.m. Grade: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 7/11 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $60 Adult Cost: $35 Ready for an adventure? During this session, campers and their favorite adult work together to conquer low ropes missions, challenge themselves on the climbing wall, and experience the thrill of rappelling from our 55-foot tower. Cool off in the water and paddle your canoe around Ceremony Island. This camp session has campers and chaperones stepping out of their comfort zones for the ultimate, "in-tents", high adventure sports! Earn Junior Practice with Purpose, Cadette Archery, Senior Paddling, or Ambassador Water badge (provided).
Southwest
Intense Adventure: You & Me
National S'Mores Day
Wright Park 71 N 2nd Street, Dodge City Date: 8/27 Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 8/15 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: Free Adult: Free Let's celebrate in style and be proud of our Girl Scout accomplishments. We will join together to bridge up to the next level, welcome new members, and rededicate our commitment to live by the Girl Scout law. A flag ceremony, light dinner, and refreshments will be provided.
South Central
Pioneer Bluffs 695 Hwy 177, Matfield Green Date: 7/27 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 7/18 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $5 Adult Cost: $5 Journey through time to experience life in the Flint Hills prairie! Spend the day hiking a nature trail, exploring a creek, completing a nature craft, playing old-fashioned games, and learning about the history of ranch life at Pioneer Bluffs. Fun patch provided.
Bridging & Investiture Ceremony: Dodge City
East
A Day on the Prairie
North
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita Date: 8/10 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: Program Type: Public Girl Cost: Free Adult: Free Celebrate National S'Mores Day with a come-andgo style family event, including outdoor games, hot dogs, laughter, and of course, s'mores!
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September Wings, Wildlife, & Woods: El Dorado
El Dorado State Park 618 NE Bluestem Rd, El Dorado Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 9/10 at 9 a.m. to 9/11 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 8/29 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $55 Adult Cost: $35 Explore the ways that humans help animals and the ways that animals help humans too! During our all-inclusive, weekend celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks, we'll meet with park rangers to learn about our winged friends and Kansas wildlife. Then, we'll head out on a nature trail through the woods in search of footprints and habitats. Earn Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Bugs, Junior Animal Habitats, Cadette Animal Helpers, or Senior Voice for Animals badge (provided).
Wings, Wildlife, & Woods: Historic Lake Scott
Historic Lake Scott 101 W Scott Lake Dr, Scott City Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 9/10 at 9 a.m. to 9/11 at 10 a.m. Grade: K-12 Registration Deadline: 8/29 Program Type: Girl Scout Families Girl Cost: $55 Adult Cost: $30 Explore the ways that humans help animals and the ways that animals help humans too! During our all-inclusive, weekend celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks, we'll meet with park rangers to learn about our winged friends and Kansas wildlife. Then, we'll head out on a nature trail through the woods in search of footprints and habitats. Earn Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Bugs, Junior Animal Habitats, Cadette Animal Helpers, or Senior Voice for Animals badge (provided).
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Brownie Home Scientist Workshop
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita Date: 9/17 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Grade: 2-3 Registration Deadline: 9/5 Program Type: Girl Members Only Girl Cost: $16 Adult Cost: n/a Brownies will earn their Home Scientist badge by learning about chemistry, static electricity, and density. They will get to make ice cream and dinosaur snot! Troop or individual registrations welcome. Earn Brownie Home Scientist badge (provided).
Camp Wood 1101 Camp Wood Rd, Elmdale Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 10/7 at 5:30 p.m. to 10/8 at noon Grade: K-3 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $25 Aloha, Girl Scouts, get ready to Luau. Come spend the night at beautiful Camp Wood in Elmdale, Kansas. You will learn how to hula, cast your line for that record-breaking fish, and sing traditional Girl Scout songs around the campfire. This a perfect opportunity to spend great mother-daughter time together. Fun patch provided.
Mother Daughter Luau Camp: 4-12
North
Mother Daughter Luau Camp: K-3
Northwest
Lakeside Campground 401 East 8th Street, Ellis Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 9/24 at 8 a.m. to 9/25 at noon Grade: 4-5 Registration Deadline: 9/12 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $30 Adult Cost: $15 This 3 part campout is designed just for Junior level troops. Girl Scouts and their leaders will learn to set up camp, prepare meals on an open campfire, tie useful knots, practice whittling and knife safety, and be prepared to spend days in a primitive camp setting. Participation in part 1 is required to move onto part 2 & 3. Fun patch provided.
Southwest
Junior Troop Campout: Part 1
October
East
Camp Wood 1101 Camp Wood Rd, Elmdale Overnights: 1 Date/Time: 10/8 at 1 p.m. to 10/9 at 12:30 p.m. Grade: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 9/26 Program Type: Girls with Chaperones Girl Cost: $25 Adult Cost: $25 Aloha, Girl Scouts, get ready to Luau. Come spend the night at beautiful Camp Wood in Elmdale, Kansas. You will learn how to hula, cast your line for that record-breaking fish, and sing traditional Girl Scout songs around the campfire. This a perfect opportunity to spend great mother-daughter time together. Fun patch provided.
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Volunteer Training 2022 NSC First Aid/CPR/AED This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course, you will be First Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes a home-study portion, and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor. Once you have registered, you will receive the materials for the home study. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins. Adult Cost: $25 Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita Date: 4/7 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Registration Deadline: 3/28
Camp Mary-Dell 1943 Indy Rd, Abilene Date: 4/23 Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Registration Deadline: 4/11
Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita Date: 5/23 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Registration Deadline: 5/9 Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 6/11 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: 5/30 Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd, Wichita Date: 6/30 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Registration Deadline: 6/20
Parsons Girl Scout Little House 2900 Frisco Ave, Parsons Date: 4/9 Time: 9 - 11 a.m. Registration Deadline: 3/28 Camp Double E 794 Rd 200, Emporia Date: 4/9 Time: Noon - 2 p.m. Registration Deadline: 3/28 Garden City Girl Scout Office 114 Grant Ave, Garden City Date: 4/23 Time: Noon - 2 p.m. Registration Deadline: 4/11
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Camp Mary-Dell 1943 Indy Rd, Abilene Date/Time: 4/22 at 6 p.m. to 4/23 at noon Registration Deadline: 4/11 Garden City Girl Scout Little House 108 W Hackberry St, Garden City Date/Time: 4/23 at 3 p.m. to 4/24 at noon Registration Deadline: 4/11 Spindler Residence 2905 Center Ave, Dodge City Date/Time: 4/29 at 6 p.m. to 4/30 at noon Registration Deadline: 4/18
Outdoor Camping This overnight course combines the Cabin Camping course curriculum with a deeper knowledge of outdoor camping experiences. This is required for any camping experiences outside of a cabin/walled facility. After completing this course, volunteers will be able to take their girls on a camping trip. You'll learn about health and safety procedures, how to set up a campsite and the equipment needed, tent pitching, troop and individual packing, Kaper Charts, meal planning and preparation, multiple methods of cooking, dishwashing, starting a wood fire, compass and trail signs, Leave No Trace principles, and how to tie these experiences to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Ambassador Girl Scouts may also take this course. Prerequisite to this course is Outdoor Basics found in gsLearn. Overnights: 1 Girl Cost: $25
Adult Cost: $25
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date/Time: 4/9 at 2 p.m. to 4/10 at noon Registration Deadline: 3/28 Camp Double E 794 Rd 200, Emporia Date/Time: 4/9 at 3 p.m. to 4/10 at noon Registration Deadline: 3/28
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Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date/Time: 5/7 at 2 p.m. to 5/8 at noon Registration Deadline: 4/25 Girl Scout House 913 Russell Ave, WaKeeney Date/Time: 5/7 at 2 p.m. to 5/8 at noon Registration Deadline: 4/25 Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Rd, Leon Date/Time: 5/21 at 2 p.m. to 5/22 at noon Registration Deadline: 5/9 Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date/Time: 6/25 at 2 p.m. to 6/26 at noon Registration Deadline: 6/13
IGNITE: The World Awaits Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Overnights: 2 Date/Time: 6/10 at 6 p.m. to 6/12 at 3 p.m. Registration Deadline: 5/16 Adult Cost: $50
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Put on your seatbelt, it’s gonna be a great ride! Your passport should be ready for another volunteer retreat weekend at IGNITE: The World Awaits! Everyone lives in a world all their own – a world where they explore, dream and discover who they are and what they love to do. At IGNITE, we’ll have a chance to “travel” to places we’ve never been, connect with others both new and old, and experience our individual worlds in new ways! Excursions along the way could include zip-lining, kayaking, shooting a gun or creating something beautiful!
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Small Craft Safety
Level 1 Archery Instructor
Small Craft Safety (Canoeing and Kayaking) is the current Safety Activity Checkpoints requirement to facilitate a canoeing or kayaking experience for girls. A prerequisite course in gsLearn: GSUSA Small Craft Safety Training is required. In this course, you will learn skills for basic water rescue and small craft. During the 3 hour hands-on course, you will practice and demonstrate your skills. Note that this is a safety and rescue course, not a skills class; participants should be familiar with basic canoeing and kayaking skills before arrival. Participants must be able to pass a swim test and all rescue techniques.
The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for beginner archery programs To successfully complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification online course, including the online exam and register for and complete the "in-person" USA Archery Level 1 Instructor practical course to officially receive a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certificate of completion. The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans and is well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of disciplines. It is also recommended that you become a recreational member of USA Archery ($15 per year) Once you have registered for this course on UltraCamp, you’ll receive information on how to register and pay ($40) for this hybrid course.
Adult Cost: $35 Wilson State Park 3 State Park Rd, Sylvan Grove Date: 6/5 Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Registration Deadline: 5/23
Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 6/12 Time: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: 5/30
Adult Cost: $40 (paid to USA Archery) Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S 103rd St W, Clearwater Date: 5/21 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration Deadline: 5/9 Camp Double E 794 Rd 200, Emporia Date: 8/13 Time: 1 - 5 p.m. Registration Deadline: 8/1
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Learn more on gsLearn What does gsLearn provide? Convenience! gsLearn will make learning what you need to know, when you need to know it, easier than ever. It houses all GSKH online training opportunities and tracks all online, virtual, or in-person courses. Learners may easily access their personal training histories. Courses may be started, paused, exited, and
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restarted as needed by learners without losing their progress. In addition to locally created courses, it provides access to helpful new Movement-wide online learning opportunities created by GSUSA, such as Troop Leader Expectations, Troop Meetings 101, Generating Troop Funds, Creating Your Inclusive
Troop, Girl Scouts in the Outdoors, Zoom for Girl Scouts, Volunteer Toolkit Tutorials and much more. Service unit volunteers will also find trainings on goal setting and planning, effective meetings, recruiting, etc. Click on myGS in the upper righthand corner of the website and log in to check it out!
Council Information Southwest Region
South Central Region
North Region Salina Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468 St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th Street Salina, KS 67401
Garden City Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468 114 Grant Ave. Garden City, KS 67846 Garden City Little House 108 Hackberry St. Garden City, KS 67846
Wichita Office ( (888) 686-6468 360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218 Augusta Little House 928 E. Kelly Ave. Augusta, KS 67010
East Region
Newton Little House 715 Washington Road Newton, KS 67114
Emporia Regional Office Camp Double E ( (888) 686-6468 794 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801
Northwest Region Hays Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468 2707 Vine St., Suite 8 Hays, KS 67601
Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road Leon, KS 67074 Camp Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026
To reserve a property, call Customer Care 1-888-686-MINT (6468). Rawlins
Decatur
Norton
Phillips
Smith
Jewell
Republic
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Cheyenne
Cloud Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Graham
Rooks
Osborne
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Northwest Logan
Gove
Ellis
Scott
Lane
Rush
Ness
Dickinson Saline Ellsworth
Morris
Barton McPherson
Marion
Lyon
Double-E
Reno
Garden City Stanton
Grant
Haskell
Gray
Morton
Stevens
State Park
Seward
CAMPING
Meade
Greenwood
Butler Ford
Woodson
Allen
Edwards Pratt Kingman
Kiowa
Southwest
Harvey
Emporia Coffey
Stafford
Hodgeman
Finney
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Chase
Pawnee Kearny
Osage
Salina Rice
Hamilton
State Park
Ottawa
Russell
Hays Wichita
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Lincoln
Trego
Wallace
Greeley
Mitchell
Regional Office
Starwoods Clark Comanche
Barber
Sedgwick
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Wichita Sumner
Cowley
Harper
South Central
Girl Scout members get FREE access to basic/ primitive campsites at 26 Kansas State Parks, thanks to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council’s partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Contact the State Park to set up a service project during your visit and complete your reservation
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Four Winds
Wilson Neosho
East Elk Chautauqua
Montgomery
Labette
with them directly. Provide your receipt along with your Travel Application and eligible campsite fees will be reimbursed. For more information, go to: kansasgirlscouts.org > About Girl Scouts > Our Program > GSKH Travel
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360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218 www.kansasgirlscouts.org
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Our gift to you! OMT-shirts! Spend the summer in style by registering for any of the 23 council-led Girl Scout camps by May 1 and receive a camp t-shirt! One per camper. Get signed up quick because there is a limited supply. First come, first serve after May 1. We know chaperones love our Koala-tea t-shirts too and can purchase shirts when registering for $10 ($12 for extended sizes) by May 1. Bring on this summer’s coolest fashion trend yet! There’s so much more to explore! Pre-purchase Trading Post bucks during camp registration or bring your camper’s allowance to check in at Starwoods and Four Winds to visit the on-site trading post during her stay. Regional locations: watch for a pre-camp email with your trading post flier and order deadline.
NEW! Campers who register for multiple council-led camp sessions will receive a $10 discount on each additional session!
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