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d e i u G Summer Camp
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Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Contact GSNYPENN 1.855.213.8555 www.gsnypenn.org info@gsnypenn.org
St. Lawrence
Jefferson
Lewis
Summer Camp Guide Contacts
Oswego
Oneida
Wayne
Programs and Outdoor Initiatives Director
NY Yates
Auburn
Seneca
Ontario
Katie “Shugar” Falank Allegany
Steuben Corning
Schuyler
Syracuse
Chemung
Madison HOOVER
Cooperstown
Chenango
Otsego
Ithaca Cortland
Tompkins
Horseheads
Trefoil Camp Director
Onondaga
Cayuga
COMSTOCK
Mandi “Chucks” Miller
Tioga
Norwich
Broome AMAHAMI
Delaware
Johnson City
Savre
Beth “Smalls” Jennings
Hoover Camp Director
New Hartford Little Falls
Cicero
Amahami Camp Director Comstock Camp Director
Rome
Rochester
Herkimer
Watertown
All staff can be reached at 1.855.213.8555.
Liz “Badger” Schmidt
TREFOIL
Harrisville
PA
Tioga
Bradford
Becca “Chainsaw” Scheetz
Agaliha Camp Director Cheri “Barracuda” Phillips
Registrar Angela “Cuttlefish” Shaw
Need to reach the Outdoor/Camp staff? Contact us at summercamp@gsnypenn.org
Need to reach the Executive team? Contact us at listening@gsnypenn.org
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to administer the Girl Scout program in 24 counties of New York and two in Pennsylvania. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. We offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. We are dedicated to serving our council membership. Your support stays local and gives girls across our region the opportunity to experience the magic of Girl Scouting.
■ Service Centers Cicero* 8170 Thompson Rd. Cicero, NY 13039-9393 T: 315.698.9400 • F: 315.698.9500 Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Horseheads* 226 Colonial Dr. Horseheads, NY 14845-8531 T: 607.796.6202 • F: 607.796.2462 Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Johnson City* Oakdale Mall Suite 52 601–635 Harry L Dr. Johnson City, NY 13790-1245 T: 607.724.6572 • F: 607.724.6575
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ABOUT US
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CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
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CAMP OPEN HOUSE
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RESIDENT CAMP
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WELCOME TO AMAHAMI
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WELCOME TO COMSTOCK
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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WELCOME TO TREFOIL
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DAY CAMP
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WELCOME TO HOOVER
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WELCOME TO TREFOIL
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WELCOME TO AGALIHA
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WELCOME TO COMSTOCK
☙ Adventure Centers
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SUMMER EXTENDED TRIPS
Amahami 434 Page Pond Rd. Deposit, NY 13754
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GROUP & FAMILY CAMPING
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SUMMER CAMP SWAG
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. New Hartford 600 French Rd. New Hartford, NY 13413-1037 T: 315.733.2391 • F: 315.733.1909 Please call or email the staff member you wish to meet with to arrange an appointment. Watertown 131 Washington St., Suite 306 Watertown, NY 13601-2604 T: 315.782.1890 Please call or email the staff member you wish to meet with to arrange an appointment. *Includes a full service Girl Scout Store. Call for hours.
Comstock 1419 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Hoover 2065 Song Lake Crossing Rd. Tully, NY 13159 Trefoil 168 Rose Rd. Harrisville, NY 13648
Follow these easy steps to get started: 1 Explore Program Options Check out this brochure and see what adventures you want to explore! Looking for a specific activity? Follow the icons!
High/Low Ropes Course
Adventure Trips
Leadership Training
Sailing
Horseback Riding
Mountain Bikes
Tomahawk Throwing
Shooting Sports
Performing Arts
2 Day or Resident Camp What option fits you best?
3 Explore Specialty Programs Want to take your camp experience to the next level? Perhaps an add-on program, leadership program or offcamp day trip are for you! Each experience offers different and unique options.
4 Explore Trip Programs CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
Find your level!
Level 1
Beginners Campground-style camping, cooking over campfires, sleeping in tents with running water nearby
Level 2
Motivated Beginners Physically challenging with moderate to heavy exertion
Level 3
Prior Trip Experience/Highly Motivated Beginners Longer trips with limited ability to contact home International travel or primitive camping with no running water/amenities
5 Choose Your Weeks Which fits best?
6 Sign Up! Camp registration opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 30! Don’t delay, spaces fill fast! You only need $50 (non-refundable) to reserve your spot for day or resident camp or $100 (non-refundable) for trip camps. Don’t wait until Cookie Dough comes in, camps will fill!
Register at gsnypenn.org/summercamp Our camps are open to ALL girls, ages 6-17. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun, so bring a friend! Girls register for camp based on the grade they’re entering in September 2020:
Girl Scout Levels DAISY
Grades K-1
BROWNIE Grades 2-3
JUNIOR
Grades 4-5
CADETTE Grades 6-8
SENIOR
Grades 9-10
AMBASSADOR Grades 11-12
JULIETTE
Independently Registered Member
Not a Girl Scout? No problem! Summer camp is open to any girl who wants to challenge herself in the outdoors! Non-Girl Scouts simply add $25 to the base camp fee (per camper, per week). If you choose to become a Girl Scout after you attend, we’ll use that $25 to enroll you as a GSNYPENN member and you’ll get to enjoy all that Girl Scouts has to offer!
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See What Camp is All About!
2020 SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSES Amahami Adventure Center Saturday, May 9 | 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 | 1-4 p.m.
Hoover Adventure Center Sunday, June 14 | 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 | 4-6 p.m.
Comstock Adventure Center Sunday, May 3 | 1-3 p.m. Thursday, June 25 | 5-7 p.m.
Trefoil Adventure Center Sunday, June 7 | 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 12 | 4-6 p.m.
Camp Week: April 6-10
Watch our social media this week for camp trivia, meet the staff, giveaways, contests and more!
We’re Hiring! Know a Girl Scout who will be 16+ by July 1? Working at summer camp is the perfect opportunity to build and practice life skills like communication, teamwork, decision making, public speaking and more! Plus, she’ll leave a lasting impression on campers and make lifelong friendships. Visit gsnypenn.org/campjobs for more information.
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CAMP OPEN HOUSE
@GSNYPENN
REMEMBER! Registration begins 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 30—so don’t delay!
Camp registration is through our easy-to-use registration software, Doubleknot! Medical paperwork and forms are through CampDoc. You’ll receive an email from CampDoc within two weeks of registering for camp to alert you that your profile is ready to activate for the 2020 season. Both Doubleknot and CampDoc are designed to make registering for camp as quick and easy as possible. If you still have questions or need help, contact us at 1.855.213.8555 or summercamp@gsnypenn.org. Please Note: A minimum number of campers is required to run all programming. If the minimum is not met, camps may be subject to cancellation. For a full list of FAQs, visit gsnypenn.org/summercamp. Activities may be modified or rescheduled depending on weather, behavior or available resources. Certain circumstances (i.e. weather or instructor availability) may prevent planned activities from occurring. If an activity is canceled, staff will find a comparable activity to take its place. Last day of standard registration and final payment due date for all camps is Friday, June 19. After this date, unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation and a $50 late fee. If you wish to register for an open camp after June 19, contact us at summercamp@gsnypenn.org. After June 19, payment is due in full at time of registration.
FINANCIAL AID is available to all registered Girl Scouts—check our website for more details!
S T R E T C H Your Way to Camp! REMINDER
Set a cookie goal to pay for your 2020 camp session(s)! 275 packages = Weekender Tote 575 packages = up to $150 camp discount 1,000 packages = up to $300 camp discount Don’t forget, cookie rewards are cumulative, so if you reach 1,000 packages you can go to camp for FREE!
Liz Schmidt Director of Programs & Outdoor Initiatives Camp Name: Badger Hometown: Marcellus, NY (Go Mustangs!) Current Residence: Syracuse, NY Favorite Outdoor Activity: Making campfires! I love finding the right wood, building the teepee and tending to it once it gets going. I also love the smell of campfire lingering on my clothes and hair. So relaxing!
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Why She’s Excited for Camp: I love teaching the girls new things about their environment that make them say, “Wow, I never knew that!” I also love that you can be silly, sing loudly, tell crazy jokes, wear weird clothes or just be “you” and no one bats an eye at camp—you can be who you truly are! You do you!
For Beginners & Expert Campers Alike!
Katie Falank Camp Director at Amahami Camp Name: Shugar (yes it has an “h” in it, ask me why at camp!) Hometown & Current Residence: Binghamton, NY Favorite Outdoor Activity: Camping near a lake in the mountains Why She’s Excited for Camp: I’m super excited to share “camp magic” with the girls this summer at the same camp where I grew up going! It’s a place to try and learn new things while you grow into who you want to be.
Amahami Adventure Center is located in Deposit, NY, in the foothills of the Catskill Mountain region! Amahami offers all campers the opportunity to expand their knowledge, confidence and comfort in nature through an immersive outdoor experience. The property features beautiful hiking trails (including one to Amahami’s very own fire tower), a private lake, archery range, Arts & Crafts cabin and newly added rifle range! Campers may spend the week sleeping in a troop house, cabin or platform tent. Daily Activities Campers spend the week with their unit enjoying all activities related to the weekly theme, read on to learn more! Girls help plan the rest of their activities alongside fellow campers and counselors. On Thursday afternoons, girls participate in an activity of their choice outside of the unit (called Camper Choice). Activities offered are dependent upon group size, weather and age level. Meals in the Lodge are served familystyle. On Wednesday nights, each unit cooks dinner over a campfire. (More cookout meals may be added, dependent on girl planning.) Available at Amahami!
Check out our NEW Facebook page: Amahami Adventure Center
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Welcome to Amahami
Amahami Themes Amahami Outback Follow Leave No Trace principles as you set up a backcountry campsite off the beaten path of camp, learn how to pack food and gear, and carry only the essentials. Brownies and Juniors start with the basics (like setting up tents and what to bring), while Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors step it up and hike to a remote site at camp. This program is perfect for those who want to start on the path toward bigger, longer trips in the future.
RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS
Amahami All-Stars! Be an Amahami All-Star and participate in all the things you love about camp! From hiking, arts & crafts, swimming and boating, to archery, outdoor cooking, and spending time with old friends and those you’ve just met. Enjoy a week of classic camp activities…no filter needed!
Dig Amahami Learn the basics of an archaeological dig on one of Amahami’s six historic sites. Use tools and techniques that real archaeologists use to explore the past! Amahami has been around for 90 years, what will you dig up? Channel your inner Dora the Explorer or Indiana Jones and find out!
Amahami Add-On Riflery For girls ages 12+ (per GSUSA guidelines) | Fee: $40 Monday-Wednesday evenings, girls head to the range to learn safety, how firearms function and the basics of aiming (called sight picture). Girls work on the patience, determination and persistence that translates into many other aspects of their lives. Girls use .22 caliber rifles and use shooting benches with a pavilion overhead. Space is limited.
Night Owls Stay up late as you find constellations, have a glow party, play flashlight tag, go on a night hike and learn about nocturnal animals! Have no fear—you’ll still participate in classic camp activities like archery and swimming during the day. Night Owls will sleep-in and operate on their own “night life” schedule.
Amahami Schedule Theme Amahami Outback Amahami All-Stars! Night Owls Dig Amahami Riflery Add-On
Dates
Levels
July 5-10
B/J
July 12-17
C/S/A*
July 5-10
B/J
July 12-17
C/S/A*
July 5-10
C/S/A*
July 12-17
B/J
July 5-10
C/S/A*
July 12-17
C/S/A*
July 5-10 July 12-17
Ages 12+
Cost $385 $385 $385 $385 $40
*All C/S/A girls can take part in Tomahawk Throwing as a Camper Choice activity or part of unit activities.
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Be BOLD. Be BRAVE. Be a CAMPER!
An Authentic Finger Lakes Experience! Comstock Adventure Center in Ithaca, NY, is located along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Comstock features nearly two miles of lakefront, offering a wide variety of water sports and a beautiful location to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
Mandi Miller Camp Director at Comstock Camp Name: Chucks Hometown: Sodus, NY Current Residence: Syracuse, NY Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking or anything that involves being in, on or by the water! Why She’s Excited for Camp: I’m always excited for camp because of the community I get to build and be a part of alongside campers and staff each summer. Every summer brings new and exciting experiences, but the one constant is the lifelong, life-changing relationships developed and nurtured in the camp environment. To me, this is the most priceless part of camp.
Daily Activities At Comstock, each camper enrolled in classic camp participates in her choice of four core program areas each day for an hour block each. In addition to classic camp activities, limited space is available in various add-on experiences at an additional cost. Each evening, campers participate in an all-camp program full of fun, community and laughter! Take part in opening and closing campfires, go for a dip during the all-camp twilight swim, play Capture the Flag, participate in a counselor hunt…there are so many possibilities! Meals are served family-style in the Main Lodge, except for Wednesday night’s all-camp cook-out. Wednesday night ends with an all-camp sleep-out!
Available at Comstock!
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Welcome to Comstock
Village Units As part of Comstock registration, campers should be prepared to register for their age group’s Village Unit. In order to be bunked with a buddy, you and your buddy must register for the same unit and be in the same or similar age groups. Village Unit age levels are listed on the website, so be sure to check before registering! You’ll be able to list your bunk buddy on CampDoc!
Comstock Themes
RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS
Under the Sea Join us under the sea as we find plenty of ways to beat the summer heat! Participate in a water carnival, explore all creatures of the sea (from mermaids & dolphins to sharks & minnows), and end the week with your counselors racing in a Cardboard Boat Regatta to that you’ll help create with your unit…this week has it all! Color Wars If team spirit and competitions are your thing, this week is for you! Sport team colors with your unit and battle against the rest of camp throughout the week, ending with an Olympics competition! You won’t want to miss a camper favorite—the counselor slime competition! And new this year, a color run!
wacky-tacky “out of this world” dress-up meal, go on a hunt for moon rocks and examine the night sky during sleep-out night. Green Eggs & Camp Oh, the places you’ll go during this exciting week spent inside the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. Will you become one with the Lorax and speak for the trees, or hear the Whos like Horton? End the week watching some of your fellow campers put on “Seussical the Musical!”
Comstock Classic Activities & Add-Ons Arts & Crafts Get in touch with your creative side! Each week, get inspired by the weekly theme through media such as painting, drawing, pottery, classic camp crafts and nature art. Sports & Recreation Girls work with staff during their first day to plan each session for the week, choosing from a variety of dynamic offerings such as gaga ball, water games, volleyball and more!
Performing Arts Classic Camp Champs Get a taste of all that classic camp has to offer during this special mini session! Participate in traditional, favorite camp activities such as counselor hunt, all-camp campfire and special themed dinner.
Dance Campers spend the week working with experienced instructors who guide girls through choreographing their own special dance inspired by the weekly theme to perform at Thursday’s closing campfire.
Magic & Mischief It’s all things magic during this special Harry Potterinspired week of camp! Watch as your unit gets transformed into one of the Hogwarts Houses, and explore camp as it becomes a magical wizard world! End the week by celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday.
Theater Work with fellow campers and experienced instructors to prepare a short performance inspired by the weekly theme to show off at Thursday’s closing campfire.
Out of this World Fire up your spaceships and get ready for the good times to take off! Channel your inner alien creature at our
Ukulele Campers learn the basics of the ukulele, practicing their strumming technique and learning basic chords. Campers will prepare a song to perform at Thursday’s closing campfire.
Comstock Schedule Theme
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Session
Dates
Levels
Cost
Under the Sea
Classic Camp A
July 5-10
B/J/C/S/A
$385
Color Wars
Classic Camp B
July 12-17
B/J/C/S/A
$385
Classic Camp Champs Mini Session
July 19-21
D/B/J/C/S/A
$200
Magic & Mischief
Classic Camp C
July 26-31
B/J/C/S/A
$385
Out of this World
Classic Camp D
August 2-7
B/J/C/S/A
$385
Green Eggs & Camp
Classic Camp E
August 9-14
B/J/C/S/A
$385
Archery Bullseye! With the help of trained instructors, campers experiment with various bows, work on shooting technique and take aim at all kinds of targets.
Outdoor Education
Waterfront
Nature & STEM Take a deeper look into the world around you as we explore camp’s natural surroundings! Learn about the trees, animals, rocks and landmarks that make Comstock unique.
Aquatics Participate in a daily blend of learning and free play at our swim area. Campers spend a half-hour participating in a mix of stroke development, water safety, junior lifesaving skills, games and competitions. The other half hour block is spent enjoying free swim with your friends!
Hiking Learn the basics of working with a map and compass, work on Comstock’s letterboxing course, learn the principles of Leave No Trace and explore various on-site trails.
Sailing I J/C/S/A only | Fee: $25 Get the basics under your belt as you participate in a double block of sailing each day. Spend two hours learning how to rig a sunfish sailboat and tie various knots, how to safely right a capsized vessel and spending time on the water experimenting with basics of steering and controlling the sail.
Boating Paddling Along the shores of Cayuga Lake, campers learn safe practices and paddling techniques on our variety of boats—including canoes, funyaks, corcls (circular boats) and for older campers, stand up paddleboards! Voyagers C/S/A only | Fee: $50 Ready to put your waterfront skills to the test? Join the Voyagers! Spend one block each day perfecting paddling techniques and preparing and packing for a canoe trip experience. On Wednesday afternoon, Voyagers set off in their canoes across Cayuga Lake, where they create a campsite for the night and cook meals over the campfire. Participants return to camp Thursday with enough time to participate in all other activities. (Level 2 trip) Banana Boating All levels | Fee: $10 End your week of camp Friday morning with an exciting ride on Cayuga Lake on the banana boat! Campers must feel comfortable in deep water to participate.
Outdoor Living Skills Looking to bring your outdoor skills to the next level? Try a new outdoor cooking recipe, learn about shelter building in wilderness survival or try your hand at friction fires!
Horseback Riding Horseback Riding I J/C/S/A only | Fee: $175 Get the best of both worlds as you spend mornings at camp and afternoons at D&K Ranch near Finger Lakes National Forest! Participate in two classic camp activities each morning before traveling to the ranch for three hours of riding and learning basic horsemanship. Horseback Riding II J/C/S/A only | Fee: $175 Pre-requisite: Prior participation in horseback riding at Comstock or experience horseback riding in another formal setting. This is NOT for new/inexperienced riders. Get the best of both worlds as you spend mornings at camp and afternoons at D&K Ranch on the edge of the Finger Lakes National Forest! Participate in two classic camp activities each morning before traveling to the ranch for three hours of riding and expanding upon your horse knowledge base. Trail Ride Tuesdays All levels | Fee: $50 Enjoy the full week-long camp experience along with a horseback riding add-on! Trail Riders enjoy classic camp all week and leave camp after dinner Tuesday for a special hour-long trail ride through Finger Lakes National Forest. *Trail Riders during mini session ride at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Sailing II C/S/A only | Fee: $25 Pre-requisite: Prior participation in sailing at Comstock or experience sailing in another formal setting Take your sailing knowledge to the next level! Campers spend every day, all day (four hours) at the waterfront. Learn more advanced techniques for navigating a small sailboat, play games using the sailboats and take a few breaks from sailing for paddling and swimming.
Fishing Try your hand at casting into Cayuga Lake! Learn to identify different species of fish that live in the lake, how to bait a hook and practice proper casting techniques.
Comstock Classic Add-On Availability Theme
Session
Dates
Levels
Cost
A, B, Mini, C, D, E
July 5-10 July 12-17 July 19-21 July 26-31 August 2-7 August 9-14
B/J/C/S/A
$10
Trail Ride
A, Mini, C, E
July 5-10 July 12-17 July 19-21 August 9-14
B
$50
Sailing I
A, C, E
July 5-10 July 26-31 August 9-14
J
$25
Horseback Riding I
B, D
July 12-17 August 2-7
J
$175
Horseback Riding II
A, E
July 5-10 August 9-14
J
$175
Trail Ride
A, B, Mini, C, D, E
July 5-10 July 12-17 July 19-21 July 26-31 August 2-7 August 9-14
J
$50
Sailing I
A, C, E
July 5-10 July 26-31 August 9-14
C/S/A
$25
Sailing II
B, D
July 12-17 August 9-14
C/S/A
$25
Horseback Riding I
C
July 26-31
C/S/A
$175
Horseback Riding II
A, E
July 5-10 August 9-14
C/S/A
$175
Trail Ride
B, D
July 12-17 August 2-7
C/S/A
$50
Voyagers
A
July 5-10
C/S/A
$50
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Banana Boating
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Comstock Specialty & Leadership Programs Paddlers C/S/A | Fee: $500 | August 2-7 Take your paddling skills to the next level during this week at camp! With camp as your home base, go on two major paddling adventures. Paddle up to Taughannock Falls State Park for a day trip and take a trip to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge for a daylong paddling excursion. Paddlers enjoy a schedule that is unique, including dedicated trip leaders. This is a great option for the girl who loves canoeing or has done Voyagers overnight and is ready for her next challenge. (Level 2 trip)
Take the Stage Open to girls entering 5th grade+ | Fee: $875 | August 2-14 Pre-requisite: At least one prior week long overnight camp experience; campers must have demonstrated comfort with being away from home. Join us for Comstock’s first-ever musical production—“Seussical the Musical!” Spend two weeks at camp and 2 hours each day learning lines, music and dances. Each camper who enrolls will automatically be a member of the chorus. Auditions conducted at camp will determine assignment of lead roles. Stay over the weekend to spend more time rehearsing and take in a local musical production Saturday night. After two weeks, perform for the entire camp—and any invited friends and family-at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 14. A minimum of 15 campers is required to hold this program.
CIT I*
SPECIALTY & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Required pre-camp training for all CIT I: July 1-2 Session A: July 5-10 Session B: July 12-17 Session C: August 2-7 Session D: August 9-14 Fee: $385 per girl per one-week session Minimum age: 15 at time of camp session Want to learn what it takes to be a leader at camp? Come to Comstock and be a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). Learn more about yourself and strengthen your leadership skills in areas including group dynamics, decision making and conflict resolution. Girls take these skills and apply them in a camp setting, with a strong emphasis on the “learn-by-doing” philosophy, under the supervision of experienced staff. *Participation in CIT I does not guarantee admittance into CIT II the following year.* Upon completion, girls will earn their CIT Mentoring Award. Girls must have previously attended resident camp or have equivalent troop camping experience prior to applying for CIT I. All prospective CITs must attend a pre-camp informational meeting.
CIT II* Required pre-camp training for all CIT II: June 30-July 2 Session 1: July 5-17 Session 2: August 2-14 Fee: $400 per girl per two-week session Pre-requisite: Prior CIT I participation Continue your leadership journey by taking a more active role in our camp community, working with campers and your peers. During the first week, participants rotate between specialized program areas and work with different counselors. By the end of the week, CIT IIs choose a program area to specialize in and a staff mentor to work with exclusively over the next week. During the second week, CIT IIs work as a counselor at their area, working with their staff mentor to create and independently run their own program. All CIT IIs receive American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification and may additionally choose between either Archery or Small Craft Safety Certification. Over the weekend, CIT IIs participate in a canoe overnight camp-out. Admittance into CIT II is competitive due to limited space; prior participation in CIT I does not guarantee admittance. CIT II is an application-based program with a pre-requisite of participation in CIT I. Interested participants must complete the CIT II application located at gsnypenn.org/summercamp and have an interview. Deadline to apply for CIT II is March 15. All participants will be notified of their admittance decision by April 1. *Participation in CIT programs does not guarantee future employment with the GSNYPENN council.
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Welcome to Trefoil The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure!
Betheny Jennings Camp Director at Trefoil Camp Name: Smalls Hometown: Oneida, NY Current Residence: Harrisville, NY Favorite Outdoor Activity: Kayaking and zip lining Why She’s Excited for Camp: I love to see campers (old and new) come to camp, try new things and make memories and friendships that last a lifetime!
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Trefoil Adventure Center in Harrisville, NY, is located on the outskirts of the gorgeous Adirondack Park. Campers get the ultimate high adventure and wilderness experience while spending a week in an intimate, outdoorsy setting. Trefoil features GSNYPENN’s only high and low ropes course and floating rock wall (“The Iceberg”). With its proximity to Adirondack Park, Trefoil is a great location for any camper looking to explore the outdoors. Most campers spend their week sleeping in a-frame units or our famous yurt! Daily Activities Swimming, boating, archery, mountain biking, low and high ropes course, crafts, gaga ball, field games, The Iceberg, relaxing in hammocks (and more!) are just some of the activities campers experience at Trefoil. Each day, campers participate in activities with their cabin unit while also having the chance to make their own individual activity choices. Each day ends with an all-camp activity through which campers come together for fun before heading to bed. Meals are served family-style in the Lodge, but campers also have the opportunity to cook over a fire. Favorite traditions at Trefoil include opening and closing campfires, wish boat ceremony and Thursday night Thanksgiving dinner. Available at Trefoil!
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Trefoil Themes Topsy-Turvy Trefoil! Forget everything you think you know about summer camp, because this week is all topsy-turvy! Do you want to stay up late, pull pranks, eat breakfast for dinner, trick your counselors, play on an extreme slip-n-slide and get real messy in a paint fight? Well, this week you can! Come ready for all of this and more, as we “forget” the “rules” of summer camp! Lake George Adventure Explore the Lake George region of Adirondack Park with each day bringing a new experience. Campers spend three days, two nights camping at an area campground, with the remainder of the week at Trefoil. Take in the beauty of the Adirondacks on a whitewater rafting trip down the Hudson River, pedal a rail bike from the North Creek Railroad Station along the banks of the Hudson, take in the scenic view while hiking the Black Mountain Loop and its fire tower. We’ll also visit the Adirondack Experience museum to get a deeper look at the history and life of the Adirondack Park. (Level 1 trip)
Burlington Vermont Adventure Expand your horizons as we take a ferry across Lake Champlain and explore the Burlington, VT, region. Campers spend three days, two nights camping at an area campground, with the remainder of the week at Trefoil. Trip activities include stand up paddle boarding, horseback riding and hiking. Of course, no trip to Vermont would be complete without a visit to the Ben & Jerry’s Factory. We’ll also make a stop at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake and experience their famed Wild Walk and exhibits. (Level 1 trip)
Saranac Lake Adventure Explore the scenery, locks and islands of Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac Lakes on this backcountry paddling trip. Campers learn how to prepare, pack and plan for a trip before departing on their adventure. Paddle from Upper to Lower Saranac Lake in canoes or kayaks and set up a primitive camp each night along the route. Partway through the trip, take a break from paddling and hike Ampersand Mountain, one of the mountains in the Saranac 6er Challenge. Campers must have prior participation in a camp trip or equivalent experience. (Level 3 trip) Mini Session Not ready for a full week yet? Get a taste of summer camp life with a mini session! Spend three days and two nights participating in classic camp activities— swimming, boating, archery, ropes course and more! Resident Camp Program Aide Ready to take on a leadership role at camp? Earn your Cadette Program Aide pin and develop your leadership skills while assisting younger campers during the mini session. When you’re not assisting campers, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in classic camp activities. Adirondack Intro This trip is perfect for those looking to get a taste of what a camp trip entails, while learning some new camping skills. Campers spend one night at Cranberry Lake campground. Experience paddling on the lake and hiking Bear Mountain and climb to the top of Cathedral Rock Fire Tower. (Level 1 trip)
Trefoil Schedule Theme
Dates
Levels
Cost
Topsy-Turvy Trefoil! Lake George Adventure Night Owls Burlington Vermont Adventure Camp Pros Saranac Lake Adventure
July 19-24 July 19-24 July 26-31 July 26-31 August 2-7 August 2-11
B/J/C/S/A C/S/A B/J/C/S/A C/S/A C/S/A S/A
$385 $600 $385 $600 $385 $700
Resident Camp Program Aide
August 9-11
C
$200
Adirondack Intro Mini Session
August 9-11 August 9-11
C/S/A D/B/J
$325 $200
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RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS
Night Owls Back by popular demand, we’ll be on night owl time the whole week. So, leave your alarm clock at home because we’re sleeping in and shifting our schedule back! We’ll play moonlit gaga ball and other night games, have a late-night neon glow pizza party, stargaze and learn about constellations, and have the chance to sleep underneath the stars. We’ll also get to see some nocturnal animals up close from an experienced handler.
Camp Pros Whether you’ve been to camp for years, or this is your first time, if you’re in grades 6-12 this week is for you. Experience a more relaxed atmosphere where you’ll have more individual freedom and opportunities to hang with your new friends and participate in camp activities. During the week we’ll have a Coffee House night where you can share your talent or just relax with a hot beverage. Campers also have the opportunity to learn a new skill such as baking, woodworking or crafting. Check out the add-ons offered this week— they’ll allow you to take your outdoor adventure to the next level!
Trefoil Add-Ons Select one or more day-long add-ons to add extra adventure to your week! (Add-ons not available for campers participating in trips.) Paddling Adventure J/C/S/A | Fee: $50 Improve your paddling skills as you explore a local body of water by canoe or kayak. Campers must be deep water swimmers and able to pass a tip test.
RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS
Fire Tower & Waterfall Adventure J/C/S/A | Fee: $50 Experience scenic views of the Adirondacks as you climb to the top of the Cathedral Rock Fire Tower and explore local waterfalls. Hiking Adventure J/C/S/A | Fee: $50 Hike up Bear Mountain and take in the views of Cranberry Lake below. Adirondack Sky Center J/C/S/A | Fee: $50 Take a nighttime trip to the Adirondack Sky Center for a stargazing experience. Boldt Castle Tour C/S/A | Fee: $75 Experience the beautiful Thousand Islands aboard a boat trip to famed Boldt Castle. We’ll take our time touring the historic castle before catching the boat back to shore.
Tupper Lake Triad C/S/A | Fee: $75 Spend a day climbing the three, short mountains that make up the Tupper Lake Triad: Coney, Arab and Goodman. Upon completion of all three peaks, campers will be registered on the official Triad Roster and receive the official patch. Horseback Riding B/J/C/S/A | Fee: $75 Spend one day at a nearby stable learning the ins and outs of horsemanship, including how to properly care for horses and how to ride from professional staff. All experience levels welcome. Olympic Experience C/S/A | Fee: $95 Spend a day exploring Lake Placid, home of two Winter Olympic Games. Visit the Olympic Center and Jumping Complex. Take in the view from the top of the ski jumps, take a gondola ride to the top of Little Whiteface and play a round of disc golf.
Think Outside!
No Box Required.
Trefoil Add-On Availability Theme
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Session
Dates
Levels
Cost
Paddling Adventure
Rule Breakers
July 19-24
J/C/S/A
$50
Fire Tower & Waterfall Adventure
Rule Breakers
July 19-24
J/C/S/A
$50
Hiking Adventure
Rule Breakers Night Owls
July 19-24 July 26-31
J/C/S/A
$50
Adirondack Sky Center
Night Owls
July 26-31
B/J/C/S/A
$50
Boldt Castle Tour
Night Owls Camp Pros
July 26-31 August 2-7
C/S/A
$75
Tupper Lake Triad
Camp Pros
August 2-7
C/S/A
$75
Horseback Riding
Rule Breakers Night Owls Camp Pros
July 19-24 July 26-31 August 2-7
B/J/C/S/A
$75
Olympic Experience
Camp Pros
August 2-7
C/S/A
$95
Hoover Adventure Center is located in Tully, NY, along the shores of Song Lake. Camp Hoover provides girls entering grades 1-5 with a fantastic day camp experience exploring all the great outdoors has to offer! New this year: all day campers earn a badge while at camp!
Becca Scheetz Camp Director at Hoover Camp Name: Chainsaw Hometown: Bedford, NH Current Residence: Manlius, NY
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday Transportation: Bus pick-up/drop-off from Destiny USA | Fee: $50 Daily Activities: Participate in a variety of camp activities! Cool off by swimming and boating at the waterfront, explore nature and STEM while earning your badge, or try your hand at shooting sports like archery, BB guns and slingshots (age restrictions may apply). Campers also have a chance to get handy and learn how to use basic tools like hammers and saws at our Maker Zone! Available at Hoover!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: STEM Why She’s Excited for Camp: I’m excited to enjoy the beautiful weather and the chance to help girls earn some of the awesome new STEM badges!
Check out our NEW Facebook page: Hoover Adventure Center
Day Camp For Days!
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DAY CAMP PROGRAMS
Welcome to Hoover
Hoover Schedule Theme
Session
Nature Unleashed Release your inner naturalist and come explore the flora and fauna that make Hoover special.
Day Camp A
Pedal to the Metal Racers, start your engines! Girls design and test their own race cars, culminating in a race to see who can go for gold!
Day Camp B
Hoover Gone Green Learn all about saving the environment Day Camp C and what you can do to make the world a better place!
DAY CAMP PROGRAMS
Out of this World Hoover, we have lift-off! Explore the stars and the sky, all without ever leaving camp.
Day Camp D
Dates July 27-31
August 3-7
August 10-14
August 17-21
Levels
Badges
Daisy
Outdoor Art Maker
Brownie
Bugs
Junior
Flowers
Daisy
Model Car
Brownie
Race Car
Junior
Balloon Car
Daisy
Eco Learner
Brownie
Eco Friend
Junior
Animal Habitats
Daisy
Space Science Explorer
Brownie
Space Science Adventurer
Junior
Space Science Investigator
Cost $235
$235
$235
$235
Spring Break Day Camp at Camp Hoover Dates & Time: April 6-9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday-Thursday (no camp Friday) Fee: $40 per day or $150 for all four days Daily Activities: Not quite sure about summer day camp? Or, are you a super excited prior camper who can’t wait to get back outside? Either way, join us! Girls will earn their Think Like an Engineer Journey and have plenty of time to enjoy classic camp activities—such as hiking, crafts, slingshots, and of course, gaga ball!
Girls who sign up for the full week of Spring Break Day Camp & Summer Day Camp at Hoover will experience both camps for a discounted rate of $350!
Welcome to Trefoil NEW day camp for girls entering grades 1-5! Trefoil Adventure Center is located in Harrisville, NY, on the outskirts of the gorgeous Adirondack Park. It offers high adventure and an intimate, outdoorsy setting. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday Transportation: Bus pick-up/drop off in Watertown & Fort Drum | Fee: $50 Optional Overnight: Extend Thursday by staying overnight and getting a taste of resident camp life | Fee: $25 Daily Activities: Campers experience traditional camp activities each day—swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking and more!
Trefoil Schedule Theme Day Camp Champs! Experience a classic day camp while earning a new badge along the way.
Available at Trefoil!
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Session August 10-14
Levels
Badges
Daisy
Outdoor Art Maker
Brownie
Eco Friend
Junior
Mechanical Engineering–Paddle Boat
Cost $235
Welcome to Agaliha at Harris Hill NEW Day camp in Elmira, NY, located at Harris Hill Park. “Agaliha” means sunshine—so join us alongside your Girl Scout sisters and friends this summer. Limited transportation available from Hendy Avenue Elementary School, 110 Hendy Ave., Elmira, NY 14905; $40 add on.
Cheri Phillips Camp Director at Agaliha Camp Name: Barracuda Hometown: Chittenango, NY Current Residence: Horseheads, NY
Why She’s Excited for Camp: To make new memories and friends!
Agaliha Schedule Theme
Session Levels
Agaliha Gone Green! Learn all about saving the environment and what you can do to make the world a better place!
July 13-16
Badges
Daisy
Eco Learner
Brownie
Eco Friend
Junior
Animal Habitats
Cost
$100
Welcome to Comstock NEW day camp for girls entering grades 1-5! Comstock Adventure Center in Ithaca, NY, is located along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Campers enjoy unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes. Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Transportation: Van pick-up/drop-off from Ithaca High School | Fee: $50 Daily Activities: Each camper enrolled in day camp participates in her choice of four core program areas each day for an hour block each. In addition to classic camp activities, limited space is available in various add-on experiences at an additional cost. (Please note: some add-ons are not available for day campers. Visit our website for more information.) Check out the Comstock Resident Camp section of this guide to pick your top four activities! When not participating in daily activities, campers work with counselors to earn a badge.
Comstock Schedule Theme Magic & Mischief Explore camp as it becomes a magical wizard world. Examine the magic around you through science experiments and practicing the art of investigation. Out of this World Fire up your spaceships! Explore the stars and the sky, all without ever leaving.
Available at Comstock!
Session
Day Camp A
Day Camp B
Dates
Levels
Badges
Brownie
Home Scientist
July 27-31
Cost
$235 Junior
Detective
Daisy
Space Science Explorer
Brownie
Space Science Adventurer
August 3-7
$235
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DAY CAMP PROGRAMS
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday (no camp Friday) *Must sign up for all four days Daily Activities: Campers enjoy traditional camp activities—nature, swimming, sports and recreation, and more!
SUMMER EXTENDED TRIPS My Gal & Me Trip
SUMMER EXTENDED TRIPS
Open to C/S/A & their adult female | July 10-13 | Fee: $300 per person Enjoy a little bit of everything on this first-ever My Gal & Me trip! Start at Amahami, learning how to prep and plan for a trip. We’ll provide the transportation and head to Alder Lake in the lower Hudson Valley region’s Balsam Lake State Forest Preserve (part of Catskill Forest Preserve). Paddle around the lake, set up camp and backpack out about six miles, including a visit to the Fire Tower on Balsam Lake Mountain! Participants will carry a pack with their own essentials (as well as group gear) to experience full backcountry, primitive camping. (Level 3 trip)
California Scouts Open to C/S/A | July 22-31 (allow 1 day before/after for flights) | Fee: $1,800 Ready for adventure? We will again buddy up with Camp Scherman, operated by Girl Scouts of Orange County, to provide an awesome California camp experience. Fly out and spend two nights at Seal Beach Scout House, enjoying the beach, Disneyland and one other activity (decided by girl vote). After that, head up to Camp Scherman for a five-day session. Girls participate in all camp activities alongside their Californian sister Girl Scouts. All meals, flight, hotel, transportation and admission tickets included in cost. Trip departs from Syracuse, NY. (Level 3 trip)
New Hampshire, New Adventures! Open to C/S/A | August 9-14 | Fee: $600 Hop in the van and come with us to New Hampshire. Explore the famous White Mountains, hike and camp in state parks, rock climb in North Conway with EMS Climbing School Guides and so much more! Trip departs from Amahami. (Level 2 trip)
Explore Sweden Open to C/S/A | August 20-28 | Fee: $2,400-2,600 (exact price TBD based on flights) Learn about the Sami people (traditional semi-nomadic reindeer herders)! Visit Naturum Laponia Visitors Centre, Ajtte Swedish Mountain & Sami Museum in Jokkmokk, explore forests of northern Sweden and talk to Sami people. Camp above the arctic circle in a Lavvu-style tent, cook meals over a campfire and enjoy the trip of a lifetime! Campers will communicate with girls from the Sami school before the trip. Must be comfortable traveling far from home and camping primitively without access to running water. Trip departs from Syracuse, NY. A mandatory scheduled payment plan will be setup in Doubleknot. Passport required. (Level 3+ trip)
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GROUP & FAMILY CAMPING Troop Core Camp Fee: $65 per girl, $50 per adult This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders to enjoy a fun, community-based camping weekend. Girls and leaders alike enjoy all the classic camp activities, as camp staff facilitate programming such as archery, waterfront, nature and much more! Troops do not need to have First Aid or Simply Successful Camping training to attend. Meals provided on Saturday and Sunday. Program runs 7 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Sunday. Amahami: August 7-9, all levels Comstock: June 19-21, all levels Hoover: July 10-12 J/C OR August 21-23 D/B/J Trefoil: June 26-28 D/B/J OR July 10-12 J/C/S/A
Mom and Me Camp–One Night Fee: $45 per person This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and any special adult female! Participate together in favorite camp activities—like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and archery—and enjoy each other’s company! Program runs 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. the following day. All meals provided, including dinner on check-in night. Open to all levels—Daisies encouraged!
GROUP & FAMILY CAMPING
Comstock: June 26-27 OR June 27-28 Hoover: July 24-25 OR August 7-8 Trefoil: July 17-18
Mom and Me Camp–Full Weekend Fee: $65 per person This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and any special adult female! Participate together in favorite camp activities—like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, and archery—and enjoy each other’s company! Program runs from 7 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Sunday. All meals provided on Saturday and Sunday. Open to all levels—Daisies encouraged! Amahami: July 17-19
S.T.A.R. Camp Overnight Fee: $55 per person This camping experience is for Girl Scouts and any Special Trusted Adult Relation (S.T.A.R.) or family member they’d like to camp alongside. This program is open to girls and any significant adult female or male, or for entire families (including tag-alongs). Each girl must attend with at least one adult. Enjoy all the classic camp activities, as camp staff facilitate programming such as archery, waterfront, nature and special for S.T.A.R camp, astronomy! Participants receive a special S.T.A.R. t-shirt and patch. This program is great for any first-time resident campers who would like to see what camp is like with family members in tow! All meals provided. Program runs from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday. Open to all levels. Comstock: June 6-7
S.T.A.R. Camp Day with Optional Overnight Fee: $30 per person | Additional $20 per person for overnight Come see what camp has to offer for the whole family. Mom, Dad, Grandma, brothers or any Special Trusted Adult Relation (S.T.A.R.). Everyone is welcome! Spend the day participating in classic camp activities—such as swimming, boating, archery, gaga ball and the high ropes course. Participations receive a special S.T.A.R. t-shirt and patch. Program runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Extend your day with the optional overnight for an added fee—includes dinner, campfire, s’mores, and breakfast. Open to all levels. Trefoil: June 13
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Camp Kit #2 Camp Kit #1
SUMMER CAMP SWAG!
Cost: $30 plus tax
• Camp-specific t-shirt • Camp guided journal • Fun shape BenZPens (assorted styles) • Camp-specific postcard with stamp • GSNYPENN Adventure patch • Personalized notecard (from giver)
Cost: $50
plus tax • Camp-specific t-shirt • Camp guided journal • Fun shape BenZPens (assorted styles) • Camp-specific postcard with stamp • GSNYPENN Adventure patch • Plush beach towel (assorted colors) • Personalized notecard (from giver) All kits are packaged in a gift bag with a personalized note card from you and delivered to your girl at camp!
Pick the shirt that goes with your favorite camp!
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To order Camp Kits or GSNYPENN Store Gift Cards, contact Retail Manager Susan Bock at 607.724.6472 x2424 or shop@gsnypenn.org at least 2 weeks prior to the start of your girl’s camp session to ensure on-time delivery.
• Open on all arrival and departure days during resident camp (day camp information will be available at a later date) • Check gsnypenn.org/summercamp for times and additional weekday hours • Cash, credit cards, gift cards and Cookie Dough accepted (must have Cookie Dough certificate) Adults may leave cash in an envelope for their girls with retail staff on arrival day or purchase a gift card 2 weeks in advance of the camp session. Cash and gift cards are kept by retail staff for security.
NEW!
Items available at Camp Trading Posts NEW!
Waterbottles
Hats
Sweatshirt
Bandannas Beach towels Camp guided journals Cooling bandannas Cutlery kits
Flashlights Fun patches Lanterns Laundry bags
Paracords Pens Plush Postcards and stamps
SUMMER CAMP SWAG!
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Camp Trading Posts
T-shirts Water shoes And much more!
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8170 Thompson Road Cicero, NY 13039
Building lifetime friendships at Girl Scout summer camp!
Camp Registration Opens
9 a.m. on January 30