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How to Register for Camp
Camp Discount Save $25 by registering for any camp on or before the price increase on Friday, May 1.
How to Register for Camp Sessions You will be able to register starting Thursday, February 13 at noon. Ensure your browser is updated. Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome are recommended. While CampMinder is compatible with mobile devices, iPads, or Tablets, the smaller devices are harder to use due to the large amount of information requested. 1. Go to gswise.org/camp. 2. Click the link to CampMinder.
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IMPORTANT! Each girl, adult, boy, or peewee must have their own Participant Profile in CampMinder.
Camp Payment Options
• You can reserve a spot by paying in full OR paying the
minimum deposit required: which is $25 for Day Camps or $50 for Overnight Camp. All camp balances will be automatically charged on June 1. • You can use Program Activity Credits (PACs) toward
the session fee. PACs cannot be used to pay for camp deposits. (Girls earn PACs by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program or Fall Nut Program.) • Camp registrations received after June 1, if not paid in full at time of registration, will automatically be charged two weeks prior to the session. • You can apply for financial assistance, if needed. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. Pay the required, minimum deposit and request financial assistance in CampMinder. You will receive a form via email. It must be completed to process your financial assistance request.
Camp Cancellations/Refund Policy
Camp Deposits $25 for Day Camp / $50 for Overnight Camp Camp Deposits are Non-Refundable, Unless Otherwise Noted
Timeframe Policy Starting Feb. 13, 2020 4 weeks+ prior to Camp Session Start Date Cancellations can be transferred to another camp/session or a refund for the amount paid minus the deposit, will be issued. Allow two weeks for refund processing and receipt.
2-4 weeks before Camp Session Start Date
Less than 2 weeks prior to Camp Session Start Date
Camp Session is Full
-OR
Cancelled by the Council Cancellations can be transferred to another camp/session. A refund is only allowed in the following circumstances: • Medical reasons • Mandatory summer school • A death or critical illness (immediate family) • Family moves out of the area
Transfers and refunds are not available.
Full refunds will be issued, including camp deposit. Allow two weeks for refund processing and receipt.
Waitlists Go to camp with your Girl Scout! Many Day Camps by Community need an adult to register to volunteer for one day before they can register their camper(s). This ensures that there will be enough adult coverage provided for girls.
By Communityy Community Day Campay Camp
Wands & Wizards: The Magic of Camp Unleash your inner G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, leader)™ and join us for summer adventure inspired by our theme: Wands & Wizards: The Magic of Camp! Each team of Girl Scout volunteers and teens is ready to ignite her curiosity as she takes part in this beloved summer tradition. She’ll keep cool with water fun, explore nature, get creative with arts projects, and challenge herself as she learns new outdoor skills. In our girl-led, girl-only environment she’ll feel comfortable trying new things and empowered to take the lead.
Day Camps are held for five days at Camp Winding River, Camp Pottawatomie Hills, Chinook Program Center or Trefoil Oaks Program Center for communities throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Each is run by adult volunteers and led by teens. Activities are progressive so girls can continue to learn new skills as they grow! Summer adventure is inspired by our theme: Wands & Wizards: The Magic of Camp.
What new skills will she learn? Activities get more challenging as girls grow! Whether it’s her very first time at camp or she’s a seasoned pro, at a Day Camp by Community she is on the path to becoming a Master of the Outdoors.
An example of our skill progression: To teach targeting skills, Girl Scout Daisies or Brownies may learn how to use sling shots; Girl Scout Brownies or Juniors may learn how to target the bullseye with bows and arrows; and older Girl Scouts may perfect their skills with hatchet throwing.
Camp Locations Each camp is owned by GSWISE and maintained by GSWISE staff. Camps feature a mix of buildings, outdoor shelters, forests, and open spaces. Camp Pottawatomie Hills (CPH) East Troy Camp Winding River (CWR) Neosho Chinook Program Center (CPC) Waukesha Trefoil Oaks Program Center (TFOPC) Kenosha
Senior Director of Camp Lori “Shades” Kasun lkasun@gswise.org 414-443-3965
General information Campers in grades K5–6: Fee includes a T-shirt, patch, busing, programming, and some meals/snacks. Some camps allow girls in grade K4 to attend camp as a camper.
Program Aides (PAs)/Counselors-in-Training (CITs) girls in grades 7–12: Do not pay a camp fee. They do receive the patch, busing, and some meals/snacks.
Overnights: Each camp offers overnight/late stay options for girls in grades 3 and up. $15 per overnight.
Peewees (ages 3–5) and boys (ages 6–12): $15 per day, can only attend on the day the parent volunteers at camp. Qualifications vary for each camp, see gswise.org for details. Please make sure the child is ready to be away from the adult and spend a day at camp.
Adult Volunteers: Do not pay a camp fee. Receive the patch (if desired), busing, and some meals/snacks. Each adult volunteer on site must be a registered Girl Scout and have a completed background check.
Pricing information $120 on or before May 1 $145 May 2 – date set by camp (check gswise.org for registration deadlines) $170 late registration (if available) up to one week prior to the session start date. *Registration Deadlines Please note that late registration varies for each camp and can only be taken if space and adult coverage allows.
For additional details on: busing locations registration end dates overnights peewee and boy availability volunteer orientation dates special theme days and more, check out gswise.org/camp/camp session name
Keeping camp safe Each camp has a health supervisor on staff all day and a first aider for each overnight. Swimming and boating activities are supervised by trained, certified lifeguards. Archery instructors are trained and certified by national archery organizations. Camps are licensed and inspected by state health inspectors. Weather is monitored, and plans are in place for heat, storms, and emergencies. Camp directors are volunteers and trained in child development, leadership development, emergency procedures, Girl Scout programming, outdoor skills, and more.
Teen Girl Scouts Needed! Encourage younger campers to get out of their comfort zones and try new things. We’ll give you the training you need to become a role model for younger Girl Scouts. Bonus: You can earn 35+ service hours in one week!
How you will help: Program Aide-in-Training (PAIT) Girls in grade 6: See what being a PA is all about as you shadow the Program Aides and try leading younger campers in activities. PAITs pay camper fee.
Program Aide (PA) Girls in grades 7–8: Lead younger campers as you become a leader. Work with an adult mentor to fine-tune your skills.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Girls in grades 9–12: Master your skills by leading activities or a unit.
PAs and CITs do not pay the session fee, but do pay a fee for any overnights.
How teen Girl Scouts sign up: Step 1: Make sure you are a registered Girl Scout or register as a Girl Scout during camp registration. Step 2: Register for your camp session. Step 3: Attend PA core training or CIT training if you haven’t already. Step 4: Attend camp training.
By Communityy Community Day Campay Camp
Volunteers! You Make Day Camp by Community Possible
Adults from each family network are needed to volunteer one (or more!) days For each day of camp, one adult is needed for every five to eight girls to follow girl to adult ratio. That means adults from each family and/or troop are needed to volunteer one or more days to make camp happen.
Trade a day at work for a day with your girl! You know how quickly girls grow up! Spend a day or two (or five) volunteering at camp and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Volunteer or find volunteers from your personal network. Recruit aunts, uncles, grandparents, college students, past campers, and friends.
Show up on time ready for fun! Registered adults generally work in pairs and lead eight to twelve girls in a unit.
How to Register to Volunteer Step 1: Register as a member of Girl Scouts at gswise.org and complete an online background check. Step 2: Register for the camp session she will attend. Go to gswise.org/camp. What does my day look like when I volunteer? You will be assigned to be part of a unit or at an activity station with other adults, CITs and PAs. You will be given a schedule, map of camp and resource binder. The CITs and PAs know their way around camp and will help lead activities and get you where you need to be. Your time will be spent
• assisting girls in getting to activities on time • making sure everyone is included • helping girls make new friends • encouraging girls as they try new activities
You don’t need to be an experienced camper. You just need to want to help girls enjoy camp and be successful. And of course, we want you to have fun too!
All camps offer an orientation for volunteers. We want to make sure you feel comfortable when you are at camp and we will answer all of your questions before your camp arrives.
Troop co-leaders: volunteering gives you a chance to learn new skills to use with your troop during the school year. Plus, you’ll learn lots of songs and games the girls can enjoy at troop meetings.
Adults who are not already a registered member will need to pay the $25 membership fee. The membership is good through October 1, 2020 and includes the background check and Girl Scout insurance while participating at camp, in events, or with your troop. Parents and family members: volunteering gives you special time with your camper to watch her independence and skills blossom.
School District/ Busing Area Camp Session Camp Location Dates Session Time Arrowhead Arrowhead Camp Winding River August 3-7 Monday–Thursday 1:00-7:30 p.m. Friday 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Bayview, Cudahy, Milwaukee, St. Francis, West Allis-West Milwaukee South Shore, Wise Girls Camp Pottawatomie Hills July 6-10 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Big Bend, MuskegoNorway, Waterford Eagle, East Troy, Mukwonago Sun Lakes Camp Pottawatomie Hills July 20-24 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Woodland Trails Chinook Program Center July 27-31 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Elmbrook Whispering Trails Chinook Program Center June 15-19 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
June Session
Whispering Trails Camp Pottawatomie Hills July 27-31 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
July Session
Erin, Germantown, Holy Hill Northern Lights Camp Winding River August 10–14 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Hartford, Slinger, Allenton Glacier Hills Camp Winding River July 13–17 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kenosha, Racine Belles of the Lake Trefoil Oaks Program Center July 13–17 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friends Forward Camp Pottawatomie Hills August 10-14 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kenosha West Camp Pottawatomie Hills July 13-17 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kettle Moraine Alpha Moraine Camp Pottawatomie Hills August 3-7 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Menomonee Falls, Pewaukee
New Berlin, West Allis–West Milwaukee River Valley, Enchanted Waters Camp Winding River July 20-24 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunny Trails, Wise Girls Camp Winding River July 27–31 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Oconomowoc Lakeland Camp Winding River June 29-July 3 Monday–Thursday 1:00-7:45 p.m. Friday 1:00-6:00 p.m.
West Bend Sussex-Hamilton Rising Stars, Meadow Springs Camp Winding River June 15-19 12:30-7:30 p.m.
Waukesha Indian Springs Chinook Program Center August 3-7 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Prairie Hill Camp Pottawatomie Hills June 15-19 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Silver Brookilver Brook Day Campay Camp
Sessions at Silver Brook Day Camp are five days and focused on four themes: Outdoor Adventure, The Arts, Sports and Games, and STEM. A great opportunity to explore new interests! Our trained staff and adult volunteers will guide your girl in engaging activities with hands-on learning.
Campers will build their courage and confidence while building friendships with Girl Scouts who share similar interests. And now girls can seek new challenges with Camp Silver Brook’s new badge centered programming!
Badges are an outward recognition of inward growth the Girl Scout way and are a great way for her to explore her interests, learn new skills, and show the world what she’s accomplished. Each week every girl will earn a badge based on the track of her choice. They can also earn the “Be a sister to every Girl Scout” petal (Daisies) or the Girl Scout Way badge (Brownies-Cadettes).
Offering more girl choice than ever before, each week girls choose the area they want to focus on with activities becoming more challenging as she gets older. In addition to earning badges, camp traditions (swimming, boating, target sports, hiking, songs and games, outdoor cooking, and camper’s choice) will be part of every girls’ experience.
Campers are supported by our fully trained staff whose focus is ensuring each girl has the best experience possible. Staff are trained to help girls challenge themselves as they try new activities, expand their friendship circles and become active members of the camp community.
5-day sessions are $185 on or before May 1, $210 after May 1-two weeks before camp. Busing is an additional $55. Fee includes a T-shirt, badge, patch, programming, and some snacks. Mini-session is $130 on or before May 1, $155 after May 1-two weeks before camp. Busing is an additional $35. Fee includes a T-shirt, badge, patch, programming, and some snacks.
A typical day at Camp Silver Brook 9:00 a.m. Campers arrive/ Opening Flag Ceremony 9:45 a.m. Camp programming 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Camp programming 3:00 p.m. Closing Flag Ceremony 3:15 p.m. Campers depart
Camp Director Domonique “Sunshine” Martinez dmartinez@gswise.org 414-443-3975
Adult volunteer opportunities We need adults to be part of the summer camp magic! Spend time with your girl or reconnect with your inner child when you volunteer at Silver Brook Day Camp. Sign up to volunteer at a full session or share the volunteering duties with another adult(s). Volunteers who attend three or more days in a week receive a reduced camper fee for their session, free bus transportation for you and your camper, and a free camp patch.
Go to gswise.org to become a registered member, complete a background check, and sign up for camp! Once registration is complete contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org to apply reduced camper fees.
Transportation (Optional) Busing is offered throughout Milwaukee County. Indicate your desired bus stop during registration. Pick up and drop off addresses are listed at gswise.org. Bus Fee: $55 for 5-day sessions $35 for 3-day sessions
Bus Schedule Bus Route #1
College Ave. Park and Ride Milwaukee 7:15 a.m. 5:20 p.m. Franklin High School Franklin 7:35 a.m. 5:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish Greendale 7:55 a.m. 4:50 p.m. St. Matthias Catholic Parish Milwaukee 8:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Bus Route #2
Riley School Milwaukee 7:20 a.m. 5:10 p.m. Mayfair Mall Milwaukee 7:50 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Roosevelt Elementary School Wauwatosa 8:10 a.m. 4:25 p.m. Craig Montessori School Milwaukee 8:30 a.m. 4:15 p.m.
Bus Route #3
Shorewood Library Shorewood 7:30 a.m. 5:10 p.m. Richards Elementary School Whitefish Bay 7:50 a.m. 4:50 p.m. Indian Hill Elementary School River Hills 8:10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church Thiensville 8:30 a.m. 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday overnight opportunity (Optional, for girls only on Tuesdays) Overnight fee: $30 paid at registration
Girls build courage by staying overnight at camp with friends, building lifelong memories. Dinner is made over the fire, complete with s’mores, plus activities sure to see her independence grow.
Older Girl Scouts Needed! Encourage younger campers to get out of their comfort zones and try new things. We’ll give you the training you need to become a role model for younger Girl Scouts. Bonus: You can earn 35+ service hours in one week!
How you will help: Program Aide-in-Training (PAIT) Girls in grade 6: Complete Program Aide training, shadow the Program Aides and try leading younger campers in activities. After successful completion of your PAIT program you can put your leadership skills to use as a PA at two later camp sessions! Weeks 2 and 4
Program Aide (PA) Girls in grades 7–8: Lead younger campers and as you become a leader. Work with an adult mentor to fine-tune your skills.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Girls in grades 9–12: Master your skills by leading activities or a unit.
PA and CIT Training Training is MANDATORY EACH YEAR and must be taken before participating in camp. Register at gswise.org in Activities.
First-time PAs and ALL CITs (Overnight) Fee: $20 1 – Friday, June 5, 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, June 6, 3:00 p.m. 2 – Friday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, June 27, 3:00 p.m.
Experienced PAs (Day only) Fee: $10 3– Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4- Saturday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Four themes of Silver Brook Day Camp The Arts: Explore your creative side! Each week focuses on a different area of the creative arts – theatre, music and dance; painting and drawing; crafts; and more.
Sports and Games: Get active and keep moving as you try all sorts of games and life sports.
STEM: Figure our how things work as you create potions, explosions, and engineering marvels using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills.
Outdoor Explorations: Build your outdoor skills as you explore Camp Silver Brook and the animals and plants that live there.
Girl Scout Levels: Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette D B J C
Week 1: June 15 – 19
Week 2: June 22 – 26
Week 3 Mini Session: June 29 – July 1
Week 4: July 6- 10
Week 5: July 13 – 17
Week 6: July 20 –24
Week 7: July 27 –31
Week 8: August 3 – 7
Week 9: August 10 – 14
The Arts Sports and Games STEM
D Outdoor Art Maker B Outdoor Art Creator J Outdoor Art Explorer C Outdoor Art Apprentice D Outdoor Art Maker B Painting J Jeweler C Comic Artist D Outdoor Art Maker B Dancer J Flowers C Fine Arts Week (earn Public Speaker badge) D Outdoor Art Maker B Potter J Drawing C Book Artist D Outdoor Art Maker B Fine Arts Week (earn Dancer badge) J Fine Arts Week (earn Musician or Playing in the Past badge) C Fine Arts Week (earn Screenwriter badge) D Outdoor Art Maker B Painting J Gardener C Outdoor Art Apprentice D Outdoor Art Maker B Artistic Edibles-Snacks badge J Flowers C Book Artist D Outdoor Art Maker B Potter J Jeweler C Comic Artist
D Climbing Adventure B Fair Play J Practice with Purpose C Good Sportsmanship D Climbing Adventure B Making Games J Staying Fit C Field Day
D Climbing Adventure B Senses J Practice with Purpose C Good Sportsmanship
D Climbing Adventure B Letter Boxing J Staying Fit C Field Day D Climbing Adventure B Making Games J Practice with Purpose C Archery
D Climbing Adventure B Fair Play J Staying Fit C Good Sportsmanship D Climbing Adventure B Letter Boxing J Practice with Purpose C Archery
D Climbing Adventure B Making Games J Outdoor Art Explorer C Good Sportsmanship
D Outdoor Art Maker B Outdoor Art Creator J Outdoor Art Explorer C Outdoor Art Apprentice
D Climbing Adventure B Senses J Practice with Purpose C Field Day
D Space Science Explorer B Home Scientist J Animal Habitats C Special Agent D Robotics 1: What Robots Do B Bugs J Detective C Science of Happiness D Space Science Explorer B Home Scientist J Space Science Investigator C Digital Movie Maker
D Robotics 1: What Robots Do B Space Science Adventurer J Animal Habitats C Special Agent D Space Science Explorer B Inventor J Detective C Science of Happiness
D Robotics 1: What Robots Do B Bugs J Space Science Investigator C Digital Movie Maker D Space Science Explorer B Home Scientist J Entertainment Technology C Special Agent
D Robotics 1: What Robots Do B Space Science Adventurer J Detective C Science of Happiness
D Space Science Explorer B Inventor J Space Science Investigator C Digital Movie Maker
Outdoor Explorations D Buddy Camper B Outdoor Adventurer J Simple Meals C Cadette Trail Adventure D Daisy Trail Adventure B Hiker J Eco Camper C Eco Trekker D Buddy Camper B Outdoor Adventurer J Junior Trail Adventure C Cadette Trail Adventure
D Eco Learner B Eco Friend J Animal Habitats C Eco Trekker D Buddy Camper B Outdoor Adventurer J Simple Meals C Trees
D Daisy Trail Adventure B Hiker J Junior Trail Adventure C Eco Trekker D Daisy: Eco Learner B Eco Friend J Animal Habitats C Trees
D Daisy Trail Adventure B Outdoor Adventurer J Eco Camper C Cadette Trail Adventure
D Buddy Camper B Hiker J Simple meals C Eco Trekker
Camp Director Chris “Lemme” Friedl cfriedl@gswise.org 414-443-3912
Sign up for summer adventures!
Camp Alice Chester overnight camp sessions are two, three, five, or more nights and each has a special focus. Girls sleep in a troop house, A-frame cabin, or tent. Horse programs, leadership programs, and adventure trips away from camp are also offered.
Your girl will discover her summer self at Camp Alice Chester. She’ll channel her inner G.I.R.L. as she explores a wide range of camp activities including hiking, field and nature games, 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 Alice Chester Overnight Camp at gswise.org!
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.
Camp Adventures / Two and three night Great for first-time campers or girls with busy summer schedules. Traditional Camps / Five nights Traditional overnight camp experiences with a variety of activity choices. Horse Programs / Five nights Five-night experience 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 / Twelve to thirteen 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 2:00–3:30 p.m. Check-out follows a 30-minute family presentation that begins at 4:00 p.m. on closing day.
Transportation You may drop-off and pick-up your girl from camp. If necessary, van transportation is available for a $35 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 Summer camp opportunities for girls are subsidized by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. This means the cost of providing camp programs and operating camp is greater than the fee paid to participate. For each session, there are three pricing options:
Tier 1 reflects close to the actual cost of operating camp per girl. Replacement supplies, maintenance of the buildings and grounds, and property staff support are included in this fee.
Tier 2 covers approximately 75% of the actual cost of operating camp per girl and is designated for those who cannot meet level 1 criteria.
Tier 3 covers approximately 50% of the actual cost of operating camp per girl.
Select the fee that is appropriate for your family. Flexible pricing does not affect the quality of your girl’s program. The goal of flexible pricing options are to provide the highest quality programs that serve all girls, regardless of their family’s financial situation, and to preserve camp for generations to come. Fee includes a T-shirt, badge, patch, programming, and all meals/snacks.
Questions? Contact Customer Care at 800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org.
Overnight Campvernight Camp Alice Chester
For more information about fee tiers, go to page 17.
Camp Adventures / Two and three nights Traditional Camp / Five nights
Be a G.I.R.L. Girls in grades 1-12 Get a taste of everything camp has to offer! Swimming, rock climbing, campfire songs, s’mores, badges, and more. You get to choose your own camp adventure! Includes Horseback Trail Ride Sunday, June 21-Wednesday, June 24 (three nights) Sunday, July 19-Wednesday, July 22 (three nights) Fee: Tier 1 $410 Tier 2 $335 Tier 3 $260 on or before May 1; $285 after May 1 Includes Summer Luau Sunday, June 28-Tuesday June 30 (two nights) Fee: Tier 1 $355 Tier 2 $280 Tier 3 $205 on or before May 1; $230 after May 1 Let your imagination soar as you enjoy your week at Camp Alice Chester. Girls will help design a week of fun that includes swimming, rock climbing, art, nature, campfire cooking, games, songs, and more. You will also choose a badge to earn and take home.
All traditional camp sessions run Sunday to Friday afternoons and are separated in three groups – grades 1-2, grades 3-4, and grades 5-7.
June 14-19 July 5-10 July 12-17 July 26-31 August 2-7 August 9-14
Fee: Tier 1 $665 Tier 2 $515 Tier 3 $405 on ore before May 1; $390 after May 1
NEW!
Choose-A-Badge! At registration you and your girl will get to choose an age-appropriate badge that she will earn and take home from camp! There will be two choices allowing girls who attend multiple weeks to earn different badges. Girls may also earn requirements toward other Girl Scout badges while at camp!
Horse Programs / Five nights
Build your confidence while riding and working with horses! Our western-style horse programs are progressive which means as you move up through the programs you learn new skills and increase your comfort level. When you’re not spending time with horses, you’ll have a great time at Camp Alice Chester! Levels 2, 3, and 4 spend overnights away from camp.
Safety and stables Each stable we work with follows GSUSA guidelines for safety, is inspected yearly, and meets insurance requirements. Counselors are trained in riding and safety protocol. Stables are located in Neillsville and Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
Experience Level 1-Beginner; Grades 4-5: No experience necessary. Learn how to groom, lead, mount, dismount, and control your horse in an arena. Learn what horses eat and how they are prepared for riding. Five (5) hours spent at a local ranch.
Level 2-Advanced Beginner Grades 5-7: Minimal experience necessary. Each girl will be assigned her own horse for three days and two nights at Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures in Neillsville. Learn how to tack and how to let the horse know you’re the one in charge. Practice safety skills as you groom, mount, and ride. Eight (8) hours spent in horse activities at the ranch, and several days enjoying other ranch activities.
Horseback Riding Adventures
Level 3-Intermediate Grades 6-8: Eight hours of previous riding experience required. Groom, saddle, and ride as you spend three days and two nights at Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures in Neillsville. Let Native American horse legends inspire designs you paint on your horse. Ten (10) hours spent in horse activities at the ranch, and several days enjoying other ranch activities.
Level 4-Advanced Intermediate: Fifteen hours of previous riding experience required. Extend the riding fun as you spend four days and three nights at Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures in Neillsville. Ride through forests and rivers, through an obstacle course, try bareback, and more. Twelve (12) hours spent in horse activities at the ranch, and several days enjoying other activities at the ranch and nearby areas.
Level 5: Advanced: Twenty-five (25) hours of previous riding experience. required Take your horse skills to the next level in this 12-night program. Combine camp leadership training with an emphasis on learning the business of operating a ranch and includes some riding. Spend three nights at Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures in Neillsville after you’ve completed your leadership training. Twelve (12) hours spent in horse activities at the ranch, and several days enjoying other activities at the ranch and nearby areas.
Experience Title Dates Grades Fee Level 1 Equestrian I June 21-26 July 5-10 July 12-17 July 26-31 August 2-7 Girls in grades 3-4 Tier 1 $815 Tier 2 $665 Tier 3 $515 on or before May 1; $540 after May 1 Level 2 Equestrian II June 14-19 July 12-17 Girls in grades 4-6 Tier 1 $860 Tier 2 $710 Tier 3 $560 on or before May 1; $585 after May 1
Level 3 Equestrian III June 21-26 July 19-24 Girls in grades 5-7
Level 4 Equestrian IV July 5-10
August 9-14 Girls in grades 6-8
Level 5 Wrangler-InTraining July 26-August 7 Girls in
grades 9-12 Tier 1 $860 Tier 2 $710 Tier 3 $560 on or before May 1; $585 after May 1 Tier 1 $885 Tier 2 $735 Tier 3 $585 on or before May 1; $610 after May 1 Tier 1 $1350 Tier 2 $1100 Tier 3 $700 on or before May 1; $725 after May 1
Overnight Campvernight Camp Alice Chester
For more information about fee tiers, go to page 17.
Adventure Trips / Five to ten nights
Do you love to try new things, or maybe you want to learn more about an outdoor skill? Our new Level system will help you choose the right fit!
Level 1-Beginner: No experience necessary. May include one night of primitive camping (no electricity). Level 2-Advanced Beginner: Previous camping experience recommended. Two-three nights of primitive camping (no electricity) in Wisconsin. Ability to carry 25lbs over an extended period.
Level 3-Intermediate: Prerequisite of Level 2 in the activity or Camp Director Approval*. Three-four nights of primitive camping (no electricity) in Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan. Ability to carry 30lbs over an extended period. Level 4-Advanced Intermediate: Prerequisite of Level 3 in the activity or Camp Director Approval*. Three+ nights of primitive camping (no electricity) in Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan. Ability to carry 30lbs over an extended period. Level 5: Advanced: Prerequisite of Level 4 in the activity or Camp Director Approval*. Five-seven nights of primitive camping (no electricity) in Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan. Ability to carry 30lbs over an extended period.
Choose your adventures from backpacking, paddling, climbing or specialty adventures.
Backpacking Adventures
Experience Title
(Travel Destination) Level 1 Trail Trekkers I (Southern Kettle Moraine)
Level 2 Trail Trekkers II (Northern Kettle Moraine)
Level 3 Trail Trekkers III (Porcupine Mountains, Ontonagon, MI Dates Grades Fee
June 14-19 Girls in
grades 3-4
July 5-10 July 26-31 Girls in grades 4-6
June 21-30 Girls in
grades 5-7 Tier 1 $725
Tier 2 $570 Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Tier 1 $725
Tier 2 $570 Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Tier 1 $895 Tier 2 $745
Tier 3 $595 on or before May 1; $620 after May 1
Adventure Trips / Five to ten nights
Paddling Adventures
Experience Title
(Travel Destination) Level 1 Voyagers I (Fox River, Mukwonago, WI) Dates Grades Fee
July 5-10 July 26-31 Girls in grades 3-4 Tier 1 $725
Tier 2 $570 Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Level 2 Voyagers II
(Lower Rock River, Jefferson, WI) July 12-17 Girls in
grades 4-6
Level 3 Voyagers III
(Newport State Park, Door County, WI) July 5-10 August 9-14 Girls in grades 5-7 Tier 1 $725
Tier 2 $570 Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Tier 1 $895 Tier 2 $745
Tier 3 $595 on or before May 1; $620 after May 1
Level 4 Voyagers IV
(Apostle Islands, Superior, WI)
Level 5 Voyagers V (Sylvania Wilderness, Watersmeet, MI) July 26-31 August 2-7 Girls in grades 6-8 Tier 1 $910
Tier 2 $760 Tier 3 $635 on or before May 1; $660 after May 1
July 19-31 Girls in
grades 7-12 Tier 1 $1145 Tier 2 $870
Tier 3 $720 on or before May 1; $745 after May 1
Climbing Adventures
Experience Title
(Travel Destination) Level 1 Summit Seekers I Field trips to Ledgeview Cave, WI & Eagle Cave, WI)
Level 2 Summit Seekers II (Devil's Lake, Baraboo, WI)
Level 3 Summit Seekers III (Devil's Lake, Baraboo, WI) Dates Grades Fee
June 21-26 Aug 9-14 Girls in grades 3-4
July 12-17 Girls in
grades 4-6
July 19-24 Girls in
grades 5-7 Tier 1 $725
Tier 2 $570 Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Tier 1 $825
Tier 2 $675 Tier 3 $525 on or before May 1; $550 after May 1
Tier 1 $825
Tier 2 $675
Tier 3 $525 on or before May 1; $550 after May 1
Specialty Adventures / Five nights
Title (Travel Destination) Quirky Wisconsin (Various locations chosen by girls at camp)
Let the Games Begin (Field Trips to zip line and a baseball game)
Performance Artist (Field Trip to local theater performance)
Sky’s the Limit (EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, WI)
Adventure Expedition: Kentucky (Field Trip to Louisville, Kentucky) Dates Grades Fee
June 14-19 Aug 9-14 Girls in grades 3-5
August 2-7 Girls in
grades 4-6
June 14-19 Girls in
grades 5-7
July 19-24 Girls in
grades 6-12
August 2-14 Girls in
grades 7-12 Tier 1 $835 Tier 2 $685
Tier 3 $535 on or before May 1; $560 after May 1
Tier 1 $725 Tier 2 $570
Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Tier 1 $725
Tier 2 $570 Tier 3 $415 on or before May 1; $440 after May 1
Tier 1 $910
Tier 2 $760 Tier 3 $635 on or before May 1; $660 after May 1
Tier 1 $2,040
Tier 2 $1,530 Tier 3 $1,020 on or before May 1; $1,045 after May 1
Leadership Programs
Counselor-in-Training I & II (CIT I or CIT II) Girls in grades 9-12 The transition from camper to mentor is a big one! Realize your leadership potential and develop competence working with campers while earning your Council-In-Training I or II award. You’ll also have time to recharge with swimming, boating, and just having fun with your friends! Sunday, June 14-27 (Thirteen Nights) Sunday, July 26-August 7 (Twelve Nights) Fee: Tier 1-$1000 Tier 2-$750 Tier 3-$500 on or before May 1; $525 after May 1
Wrangler-In-Training Girls in grades 9-12 Develop your leadership skills as you make the move from camper to mentor and earn your Wrangler-In-Training award. You’ll also have time to recharge with swimming, boating, and just having fun with your friends! Your leadership skills will be enhanced with a few days at Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures in Neillsville to complete your WIT award. Prerequisite: Level 4 Horseback Riding-see page 19. Sunday, July 26-August 7 (Twelve Nights) Tier 1-$1350 Tier 2-$1100 Tier 3-$700 on or before May 1; $725 after May 1
