Camp Alice Chester Overnight Camp Sign up for summer adventures! Camp Alice Chester overnight camp sessions are three or more nights and each has a special focus. Girls sleep in a troop house, A-frame cabin, or platform tent. Traditional camp sessions, as well as horse programs, leadership programs, and adventure trips away from camp are offered. Your girl will discover her summer self at Camp Alice Chester. She’ll be her best self as she explores a wide range of camp activities including hiking, games, crafts, archery, swimming, boating, climbing the rock wall, and gathering with her Girl Scout sisters to sing around the campfire. While she’s having fun, trained staff are helping your girl develop her leadership skills, increase her independence, and connect with nature and the people around her. Discover Camp Alice Chester Overnight Camp at gswise.org/Camp
A typical day at Camp Alice Chester 7:00 a.m.
Early rise fun (optional)
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Opening Flag Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
Camp kapers
9:30 a.m.
Activity time
12:00 p.m.
Lunch and me-time
2:00 p.m.
Activity time
5:45 p.m.
Closing Flag Ceremony and dinner
7:00 p.m.
Evening activities
9:00 p.m.
Day is done
10:00 p.m.
Lights out
Girls in grades 1 through 12 are welcome There are many ways to enjoy Camp Alice Chester! It all depends on each girl’s interests and readiness for camp. Traditional Camps / Three to five nights Traditional overnight camp experiences with a variety of activity choices. Horse Programs / Five nights For campers who LOVE horses. Horseback riding is done with professional riding programs located off-site. Girls will travel to their program site by van or bus. Adventure Trips / Five to ten nights Ideal for the experienced camper or those looking to explore the world. Girls spend most of their time away from camp on their great adventure. Leadership Programs / Five to fifteen nights For older girls entering grades 9–12 wanting to become camp counselors or gain experience working with children.
Check-in and check-out Check-in is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Check-out is at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Transportation Most families drop-off and pick-up from camp. If necessary, van transportation is available for a $50 fee. Indicate your desired stop during camp registration. You will be notified a week before your session of the pick-up times. Three stops are available: Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee Martin Luther King Library, Milwaukee Ives Grove Park and Ride, Racine
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