GS-TOP 2013 Camp Guide: Outdoor Education - Summer Resident Camp

2013 GUIDE Outdoor Education / Summer Resident Camp

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When I was growing up, going to camp was the singular focus of my existence.

At least that’s after I sold a load of Girl Scout cookies to help earn my way and convincing my BFF’s to go to camp with me —yep I recruited them to be Girl Scouts to share summer fun. It opened our world; we met new friends and tried our hardest to act “grown-up” like our counselors because we wanted to be just like them. I admit to being a little homesick for a comfortable bed and hot shower until I realized I could swim every day, sing songs from the top of my lungs and entertain my bunkmates into the night by telling silly stories. Some things never change. Some things do:

Girls still share silly stories, swim, sing, and sell cookies to earn cookie bucks for camp. We had to make a slight increase in the number of cookies to sell because of costs BUT with our new online registration if you use your cookie bucks to pay the full amount we’ll provide a promo code to waive the required $25 registration fee. (Check page 36.)

Online? Computers, notebooks and cell phones? Now that’s a change.

No, you can’t bring them to camp but Girl Scouts is ready for real-time online registration for camp. That’s what technical geeks (and some not so technical) have been working on to make registration easier for you.

Whoa—if you still want to register with paper we’ve got you covered.

We’ve re-worked some of your beloved sessions and space at Stevens Ranch for younger girls and to increase our camper capacity.

Plans are also underway to develop transportation options to and from camp. You can find out more about camp transportation on page 4.

Too busy to go to resident camp? We’ve got you covered—check out our other summer fun options on page 37-38.

Mark your calendar for exciting camp spring events like: Open House and Treasuring Camp Timberlake (April 20th). Start now to recruit your BFF’s, cousins or neighbors that are not yet Girl Scouts to go to camp with you-you won’t regret it. You’ll receive a special t-shirt when you do.

For years, girls and adults have asked me my camp name. I’ve kept it private until now. Just for giggles, my camp name is hidden in this camp guide.

The first 5 girls that find the clues embedded in this guide and emails the correct camp name to pr@gs-top.org by March 8th will get a special gift (for your camping pleasure) hand delivered to you by me, before you go to camp.

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“I grew up attending Girl Scout Camps and then became a counselor. This will be my 32nd summer as director for Camp Kiwanis.

I love the outdoors and introducing our girls to the wonders of nature and having fun. I want all girls to have wonderful memories to remember all of their lives.”

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“Camping does so much for girls of all ages. I remember my experiences growing up at Stevens Ranch and Camp Timberlake and I know those experiences helped shape me into who I am today. I had no idea I was learning at the time.

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A very special event will be held on April 20th, 2013 to celebrate all of our beloved memories at Camp Timberlake. We invite you to join us and help make this day truly special.

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Nestled in a secret canyon approximately 5 miles northwest of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle you will find Girl Scout Camp Kiwanis. Facilities include a dining hall, swimming pool, stone and wooden cabins and hot showers. All cabins and buildings are air-conditioned either by evaporative coolers or refrigerated air conditioners. Girls can choose from a variety of session lengths. Activities may include swimming, horseback riding, ropes/challenge course, archery, cookouts, hiking, arts and crafts, sports, star-gazing, singing, and all-camp parties.

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Spring will be in the air before we know it and that means it is time to start thinking about summer plans. Some of the best fun-filled summer plans you can make include going to camp. Do you want to know what camp is all about? Camp Open Houses are for all campers and their families who wish to visit camp before the summer season begins. The director of each camp and some of the summer staff will be on hand to answer questions and give tours of the camp.

Come visit and learn about the unique personality of each resident camp, meet some of the camp staff, and tour the grounds. Each camp offers something different for girls and each location has a gorgeous landscape and surroundings all its own. You are sure to discover which camp is a perfect match for you!

• During Open Houses all children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Touring camp means walking, so wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and socks, and bring your water bottle.

• Please leave pets at home.

• No registration is necessary for Open Houses.

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Every girl can attend camp no matter where she lives.

With High Adventure Trips girls will travel with staff and volunteers on unique six or eight day trips. These adventures and physical challenges set the stage to expand horizons for these young women. After girls have mastered a white water rafting trip or zip lined through canopies of treetops, they begin to wonder if there are other things in their lives they thought they couldn’t do that they can.

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Whether you go for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camping gives you an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun—always under the guidance of caring, trained adults.

High Adventure Trips are designed for girls at least 12 years old. With proper assistance and a can-do attitude, girls are bidding farewell to their comfort zones and embarking on amazing challenges.

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Have you thought about traveling to each of our resident camps? Each camp in our Council has its own unique personality. Venture out and experience the great plains of Texas. Meet new friends as you play along the rolling hills of Camp Kiwanis. Stevens Ranch is a magical place that every Girl Scout should see from horseback riding to cookouts, arts and crafts. Camping is a great way to build new skills; make new friends that you might not have met otherwise, form a sense of community, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. There is so much more to explore!

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Living in the Out of Doors Campers and staff live in groups called units. These may include platform tents, cabins or unit houses. Unit staff will sleep in the unit with the girls, but in separate cabins or tents which are in close proximity to the girls.

It is summer time, so life at camp is like life anywhere else in Texas – hot! Very few buildings are airconditioned, but common areas like dining halls and unit buildings are equipped with fans. Girls also stay cool swimming, wearing wet bandannas, and drinking plenty of water. Life at camp takes place outdoors, so there will be bugs and wildlife to observe.

Meals are well-balanced, nutritious and served family-style in the dining halls. Girls also have the opportunity to cook out with their unit provided a fire ban is not in effect. Snacks will be provided daily. Some camp sessions take girls on field trips, visiting attractions in the camp area. On these trips, strict safety measures are adhered to and competent, age appropriate staff leads each trip.

Camp Accreditation

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is committed to providing a camping experience that will protect and maintain the well-being of every girl. Our camps are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association, a private, nonprofit educational organization that provides members with educational and accreditation services.

An ACA accreditation indicates that a camp has met ACA standards. This nationally recognized accreditation focuses on a thorough review of every facet of our procedures including healthcare, site safety, and business management, qualified and certified staff for all programs offered and screening and training of all personnel. All GS-TOP camps operate under the safety camp management standards established by Girl Scouts of the USA, as well as the Texas Youth Camp Safety Act.

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Challenge Courses/Ropes Courses

The Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is recognized as the leading professional resource for those who create safe and effective challenge course programs that facilitate learning and positive change in individuals, groups and communities. The ACCT requires that all member courses submit to annual inspections conducted by certified independent challenge course engineers. Our facilitators have been trained and received certification to operate the challenge courses at our camps.

Liability for Equine Activities Law A Texas State Law titled “Liability for Equine Activities: (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code)” requires operators of horseback-riding programs to inform participants of the warning included in the law.

Warning: Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities from the inherent risk of equine activities. Equine activities are considered a high-risk activity. Participants will follow directions and safety standards at all times. Failure to do so will result in immediate removal from the session with no refund.

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Don’t just go to camp—be a leader at camp!

Camp Aide Come to Stevens Ranch this summer and have fun while flexing your leadership muscles! Camp Aides will bunk together while working with a unit of younger girls and assist with crafts, daily activities and kapers. All work and no play makes for a very dull Camp Aide, so we will save some of the fun stuff just for you!

Pre-requisite: Camp Aides must have completed Program Aide Training OR Volunteer in Training, and camped for one six day session of resident camp.

4-day session Grade: Entering grades 8-12 Dates: Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 Fee: $110

Min/Max: 0/4

6-day session Grade: Entering grades 8-12 Dates: • Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

• Sun. 6/23 - Fri.6/28

• Sun. 7/07- Fri. 7/12

• Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19

• Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26

• Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Fee: $160

Min/Max: 0/4

SPURS - CIT for Horse People Entering grades 11-12 Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26 Grade:

Completed Cowgirl Up? Now what?

Come expand your skills and assist with riding instruction both in the arena and trail, teach and assist in horse and barn care. Help with the rodeo. Shadow the barn staff and prepare yourself for a possible job as barn crew in your future.

Pre-requisite: Must have completed

Cowgirl Up. Fee: $400

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Wrangler Aide The Wrangler Aide program is an opportunity for experienced horsewomen to help with and learn our riding program. You will provide leadership to riding groups as you help them groom, saddle, and do daily barn chores. You will also assist the barn staff with ground and mounted riding lessons. You will have a busy schedule but will also have scheduled lessons to improve your horsewomanship skills. for an application: Contact Heidi Vose at 817-869-0736 or hvose@ gs-top.org. Wrangler Aide applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their horse skills and knowledge if requested prior to being accepted.

You will be contacted about your approval status after your application and references have been processed.

4-day session Grade: Entering grades 9-12 Dates: • Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 Fee: $130 Min/Max: 0/4 6-day session Grade: Entering grades 9-12 Dates: • Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

• Sun. 6/23 - Fri.6/28

• Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

• Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Fee: $190 Min/Max: 0/4 13-day session Pre-requisite: Must have completed Cowgirl Up. Grade: Entering grades 9-12 Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26 Fee: $400 Min/Max: 0/4

Counselor in Training I

Entering grades 10-12 Dates: Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28 This program is designed to develop leadership and outdoor living skills.

You will learn about group dynamics and develop program planning skills, learn basics of camp life, camper age level characteristics and more. You will work directly with the counselors and younger campers. An application is required, along with registration for this session. for an application: Contact Lindsay Power at 817-735-5312 or lpower@gs-top.org. You will be contacted with your approval status after we receive your application and registration.

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Min/Max: 2/12

Counselor in Training II

Entering grades 11-12 Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26 This two week program is designed to further develop leadership and outdoor living skills. You will develop program planning skills, learn about specific areas of camp, and will have an opportunity to hold an apprenticeship in an area of your choice. You will work directly with the counselors, administrative staff and campers. for an application: Contact Lindsay Power at 817-735-5312 or lpower@gs-top.org. You will be contacted with your approval status after we receive your application and registration.

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Min/Max: 0/8

Camp Aide Have you done it all and are ready to share with younger campers at Camp Kiwanis and work on your leadership skills? This is a fun way to help younger campers adapt to camp life. Occasionally, you will get to cabin with the younger campers. We will save time for some of the fun stuff just for you!

Pre-requisite: Program Aide Training or camped one six day session of resident camp. For Wrangler Aide, must have taken a horse program at camp.

Indicate WA on registration form. Only 2 WA’s per week accepted.

6-day session Grade: Entering grades 8-10 Dates: • Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

• Sun. 6/23 - Fri.6/28

• Sun. 7/07- Fri. 7/12

• Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19

• Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26

• Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Fee: $110

Min/Max: 4/6

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Mom & Me Grade: Date:

Camp Kiwanis Natalie Stephenson 806-553-3173 800-687-4475, ext. 2503 nstephenson@gs-top.org

2-Day Camps

All grade levels Fri. 6/21 - Sat. 6/22

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Entering grades 4-5 Thurs. 6/13 - Fri. 6/14

Grab your mom ( or grandma or aunt) and head out to camp to spend some quality time together. Activities will include arts and crafts, campfire, folk dancing and swimming. Participants will sleep in air-conditioned cabins.

Don’t delay in registering, this activity fill quickly.

Love to be creative? This short session will be filled with crafts, fun and swimming. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $20 per person

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Min/Max: 32/63

*Standard Cookie Bucks rate only - redeemed for girl’s fee only

Me & My Buddy Grade: Date:

Entering grades K-3 Sat. 6/22 - Sun. 6/23

An overnight fun time for you and your dad (or grandpa or uncle) to go camping together. There will be fun and adventure, as well as quality time together. Activities will include a campfire, songs, folk dancing, crafts and swimming. Campers and dads will sleep in air conditioned cabins. This activity is a great step into camp for Daisies and Brownies. Register early, this activity is popular!

Fee: $20 per person

Min/Max: 32/63

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Fee: $110

Min/Max: 12/24

Just Ridin’ Date:

Entering grades 5-7 Thurs. 6/13 - Fri. 6/14

Come enjoy being with the horses and spending time ‘just riding’. Girls must have ridden horses before at a one week camp or longer. We will throw in a cooling swim and a craft time.

A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $110

Min/Max: 8/12

Teddy Bears Grade: Date:

Entering grades 1-2 Thurs. 6/13 - Fri. 6/14

Bring your favorite teddy bear as your buddy and let’s have fun at camp for one night. We’ll swim, have a teddy bear parade, play lots of games and do some crafts. A counselor or camp aide sleeps in the cabins with these young campers. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $110

Min/Max: 8/14

Water Otters Grade:

Entering grades 3-4 Thurs. 6/13 - Fri. 6/16 OR Grade: Entering grades 5-6 Date: Thurs. 6/13 - Fri. 6/16 Date:

Play it cool in the pool! Slip and slide in and out of the pool like an otter. Learn water safety and play games. We’ll squeeze in arts and crafts too!

A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $110

Min/Max: 8/16

3-Day Camps Princess Party

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Entering grades 1-3 Sun. 6/16 - Tues. 6/18 OR

Wed. 6/19 - Fri. 6/21

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You and your friends can be Camp Kiwanis Princesses! Enjoy making royal jewelry, wearing a crown, learning proper princess etiquette, and having a tea party. Bring your princess costume. Princesses will take a dip in the pool. A counselor or camp aide will sleep in the cabins with these young campers. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $130

Min/Max: 8/14

Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 6/30 - Tues. 7/02

Girls will want to attend this festival to learn about the imaginary world of wood fairies and to enjoy fun activities that the fairies wish to share.

There will be fairy dust, crafts, games, songs, dancing, fairy snacks and even fairy wings for the girls at this festival.

Swimming will be included. A counselor or camp aide will sleep in the cabins with these young campers. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $130

Splish Splash Grade: Dates:

Entering grade 3 Sun. 6/30 - Tues. 7/02

Are you a fish and just love the water?

You will enjoy extra time at the pool with water games, improve your swimming or diving skills and have fun with other camp activities. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $130

Min/Max: 8/16

Min/Max: 8/16

Bunny Tracks Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 7/14 - Tues. 7/16 OR

Wed. 7/17 - Fri. 7/19

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“Here comes Peter Cottontail� will be the theme for this short, fun session.

Camp will adopt some bunnies for the girls to learn how to care for, cuddle and feed. Also included will be time to swim, and some arts and crafts.

A counselor or camp aide will sleep in the cabins with these young campers. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $130

Min/Max: 8/14

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4-Day Camps Ecology Explorers

Take Aim

Entering grades 4-5 : Dates Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03

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It’s all about the environment and how to take care of it. What can you do that will make a difference? Girls will work on “It’s Your Planet, Love it” to discover, connect, and take action on projects at camp. Time for other camp activities such as swimming, horseback riding will be included.

Learning how to shoot a bow and arrow is the “aim” of this fun-filled session as you take the archer’s stance, aim, shoot and bull’s eye! You will spend most of your time at the archery range improving your skills.

Time will be scheduled for swimming, horseback riding, and crafts.

Fee: $160

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Min/Max: 6/10

Night Owls Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 Grade:

Be a night owl at camp! Explore camp by moonlight—enjoy star gazing, night hiking, and a moonlight swim. You’ll stay up late and sleep in a little in the morning, but get up in time to enjoy other camp activities.

Fee: $160

Min/Max: 8/14

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Entering grades 4-6 Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03

Horsin’ Around Grade: Dates:

Entering grade 5 only Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03

This short horse session is just right for the beginning rider. A chance to learn some of the basics, safety around horses, and how to sit in the saddle. Girls will ride each day (weather permitting) in the ring and even on the trail at least once, depending on the ability of the whole group. Boots or shoes with a ½ inch heel are needed.

Fee: $165

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Min/Max: 8/18

Min/Max: 12/20

6-Day Camps Brownie Buzz

Let’s Get Physical!

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Entering grade 3 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21 OR

Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

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Hey Brownie Girl Scouts! Come make new friends and bring your buddy.

We’ll keep you busy with swimming, hiking, crafts, songs, riding horses and playing games galore while enjoying the outdoors! This week is planned just for you.

FEe: $230

Min/Max: 8/18

Crafts Mania

Don’t let yourself become a couch potato. Come to camp and get active!

There will be lots of time for swimming, horseback riding, climbing the rock wall, zipping down the zip line, tennis, and even a little Zumba. Come join the fun!

Fee: $230

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Entering grade 3 Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28 OR Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26

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Get ready for an arts and crafts bonanza. This week will be filled with arts and crafts using several different materials. Time will be allowed for swimming, horseback riding and cooking out.

Explore the camp at night! Take a moonlight hike, build a campfire, roast marshmallows, listen to wood fairy and Brownie Elf stories and go to bed later than other campers. During the daylight, you can enjoy swimming, horseback riding and arts and crafts.

Fee: $240

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 8/27

Min/Max: 8/16

Take Aim Entering grades 6-8 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21 OR Grade: Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28 OR Grade: Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12 OR Grade: Entering grades 4-6 Dates: Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26 Grade:

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 8/10

Geology Rocks Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 6-8 Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28

Are you curious about the history, origin and structure of the planet? Is hunting for rocks your hobby? Then come to camp, there’s a lot to explore in the Texas Panhandle and you can start at Camp Kiwanis. We’ll find lots of rocks, grow crystals, study the soil formations and include a field trip (weather permitting) to Palo Duro Canyon to see the Spanish Skirts and more.

Fee: $250

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Learning how to shoot a bow and arrow is the “aim” of this fun-filled session as you take the archer’s stance, aim, shoot and bull’s eye!! Each day, you will spend two sessions at the archery range improving your skills and then at the end of the week there will be a shoot off challenge. Time will be scheduled for swimming, horseback riding, and arts and crafts.

Min/Max: 8/20

Fireflies

Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

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Min/Max: 6/10

Midnight Madness Entering grades 4-5 Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12 OR Grade: Entering grades 5-7 Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Grade:

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Splish Splash Entering grade 3 : Dates Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28 OR Grade: Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19 Grade:

Are you a fish and just love the water?

You will enjoy extra time at the pool with water games, improve your swimming or diving skills and have fun with other camp activities.

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 8/16

Are you a girl who likes to stay up late and then sleep late in the morning?

This is the session for you! There will be a moonlight night swim, exploring the nightlife at camp, stargazing and raiding the kitchen one night for a midnight snack. You will get up in time to participate in swimming, horseback riding and other activities.

Fee: $240

Min/Max: 8/14

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6-Day Camps Trek Out Grade: Dates:

Camp Kiwanis Natalie Stephenson 806-553-3173 800-687-4475, ext. 2503 nstephenson@gs-top.org

Climbing High

Entering grades 5-7 Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

Get geared up to go tent camping at a nearby lake for two nights, enjoy cooking your meals over a campfire or propane stove and watching the stars at night. This group starts out hard and fast to learn tent pitching and fire building skills before leaving for the lake. Take an old swimsuit and tennis shoes to wear in the lake. A PFD will be provided for all lake swimming. Time will be allowed for horseback riding and craft time. A bedroll with a sheet inside is a must for this trip.

Fee: $260

Min/Max: 8/16

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Entering grades 6-8 Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

Do you love to rock climb and swing through the air OR want to find out what the thrill is all about? Join us for this week of reaching new heights and challenging yourself. You’ll spend your days at the challenge course learning about climbing skills, the equipment and all of the elements at the course. This is “challenge by choice” and you choose what you want to master or not! There will also be swimming, horseback riding and other camp activities to enjoy!

Fee: $240

Min/Max: 8/27

Boots ‘N Bridles Entering grade 6 only Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12 OR

Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02

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Are you a horse lover and can’t wait to ride? This is the place for you! Girls will ride and/or work with the horses daily, assist with grooming, feeding and corral management. The day begins at the crack of dawn, the prettiest time of day to ride. Other rides will be the last of the day into the dusk. Additional camp activities included.

Occasionally the weather interferes with being able to ride daily. Girls need boots or shoes with a ½ inch heel.

Some resident camp horse programs are designed for the Certified Horsemanship Association program and must be taken in progression.

Camp Kiwanis Horse Program progression: 1) Boots ‘N Bridles; 2) Saddle Up I; and 3) Saddle Up II. Note: This program is a

pre-requisite to Saddle Up I.

Fee: $240 Min/Max: 8/24

Creature Camp Entering grades 4-6 Dates: Sun. 7/14- Fri. 7/19 Grade:

Do you love wildlife? Come explore the wildlife at camp and enjoy a visit to another wildlife area. Study their habits and how they survive. Know anything about raising bunnies? You will get a chance to help care for the camp’s bunnies. Time for swimming, crafts and horseback riding will be planned.

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 8/24

Camp Chef Entering grades 6-8 Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19 Grade:

Like to cook? In this session, you will learn to cook delicious meals over a campfire and how to use a propane stove. You’ll learn to use pie irons, dutch ovens, a solar oven and eat everything you make, S’mores included. Not to worry, there will be time to swim, relax, ride horses and do arts and crafts.

Fee: $240

Min/Max: 8/10

13-Day Camps Junior Delight Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-5 Sun. 7/21- Fri. 7/26

This session will be sure to delight each girl with lots of fun and adventure. Great choice of a session to sample a little bit of everything before selecting a specialty camp.

Girls will swim, ride horses, hike, cookout, do arts and crafts and make new friends.

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 8/27

Make it Fun Entering grade 3 Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Grade:

Fun! That’s what will happen when you come to camp. You’ll have fun with games, songs, crafts, swimming and much more. Bring your buddy and you’ll be able to share the fun with a friend.

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 6/16

Music Maker Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-5 Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02

Catch the rhythm of this session with music, lemmi sticks, play recorders, create a band, lead songs at the closing campfire and if you want, perform for the rest of the camp.

It’s your choice.

Fee: $230

Min/Max: 8/16

Mystery Mahem Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 6-7 Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02

Do you love CSI? Dream of being Nancy Drew or a forensic scientist?

Then grab your magnifying glass and head down a road of mystery and intrigue. Participants will discover the latest detective and private eye techniques. Maybe clues will lead you to other activities such as swimming, horseback riding and cookouts.

FEe: $230

Min/Max: 8/27

Survivor Grade: Dates:

Grease Paint, Song and Dance

Entering grades 6-9 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/28

Come be a part of a team and challenge each other to greater heights of skills in “survivor games”.

Girls will hone their basic camping skills, learn new ones and be able to depend on themselves in an emergency. A trip to the primitive parts of camp will put those skills into action. Enjoy hiking, riding horses, swimming and experiencing the challenge course.

Fee: $390

Dates:

Entering grades 7-9 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/28

Are you crazy about horses and gotta ride every day? This group will follow the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) program as girls learn to groom, saddle, feed, and help with corral management. Saddle Up girls will start at the crack of dawn for their first ride of the day and in evenings will ride into the sunset. Occasionally weather interferes with daily rides.

Boots with a ½ inch heel are required.

Cool dips in the pool are a must. Other program activities will also be included.

Some resident horse camp programs are designed for the Certified Horsemanship Association program and must be taken in progression.

Camp Kiwanis Horse Program progression: 1) Boots ‘N Bridles; 2) Saddle Up I; and 3) Saddle Up II. Note: This program is a pre-requisite

to Saddle Up II.

Fee: $390

Dates:

Entering grades 6-8 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26

Wanna be a star? This session is the right place to be. This group will learn about stage makeup, choreography, acting, and creating their own props.

Girls will select their own short or oneact play or talent show to perform for the whole camp. Horseback riding, swimming and other camp programs will be included.

Fee: $390

Min/Max: 8/16

Min/Max: 6/12

Saddle Up I Grade:

Grade:

Saddle Up II Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 8-10 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26

Step beyond the level of Saddle Up I and learn additional riding techniques through CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association). You will be responsible for the care and feeding of your mount, as well as corral management.

Each day begins at the crack of dawn and ends with riding into the sunset.

Occasionally weather interferes with being able to ride daily. Boots or shoes with a ½ inch heel are required. Dips in the pool and hot showers are a must.

Some resident camp horse programs are designed for the Certified Horsemanship Association program and must be taken in progression. Camp Kiwanis Horse Program progression: 1) Boots ‘N Bridles; 2) Saddle Up I; and 3) Saddle Up II. Note: Must have completed

Saddle Up I.

Fee: $390

Min/Max: 8/12

Min/Max: 6/12

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1-Day Camps Horses of Course: Pony Pal at Stevens Ranch Grade:

Stevens Ranch heidi vose

817-869-0736 800-582-7272, ext. 1161 hvose@gs-top.org

lindsay power

817-735-5312 800-582-7272, ext. 1205 lpower@gs-top.org

Entering grades 2-3 Date: Sat. 6/22 time: 9:00 - 11:00 am OR Date: Sat. 7/20 time: 9:00 - 11:00 am Brownie Girl Scouts get to know horses while learning how to be safe around them, plus share horse treats you make for them as you learn fun horse facts. Enjoy a pony ride with our trained volunteers. Earn Our Council’s Own Pony Pal badge (provided while supplies last). Girls in each session will need to wear long pants—no shorts, capri pants or nylon pants. Girls may wear their own cowboy boots or we will provide them at the barn. Riding helmets are required and will be provided. Parents are not required to attend any of these sessions but are welcome to stay and observe. A health history and physical are NOT required.

Fee: $25

Min/Max: 4/20 *Standard Cookie Bucks rate only.

Horses of Course: Horsin’ Around at Stevens Ranch Grade:

Entering grades 4-5 Sat. 6/22 time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm OR Date: Sat. 7/20 time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Date:

Horsin’ Around is for Junior Girl Scouts who want to learn all about horses.

Never ridden before? Just a beginner?

This session is perfect for you. Learn basic care, safety, build confidence and have a riding lesson in the covered arena. Come join in the fun and learn about proper western-style riding and safety around horses.

Complete the steps for the Horse Fan badge (provided while supplies last).

Girls in each session will need to wear long pants—no shorts, capri pants or nylon pants. Girls may wear their own cowboy boots or we will provide them at the barn. Riding helmets are required and will be provided. Parents are not required to attend any of these sessions but are welcome to stay and observe. A health history and physical are NOT required.

Fee: $25 Min/Max: 4/20 *Standard Cookie Bucks rate only.

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3-Day Camps A Bug’s Life Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 6/16 -Tues.6/18

Do you love exploring nature? Is your best friend a caterpillar? During this three day adventure, we’ll grab our magnifying glasses and take a journey through the world of bugs! You’ll learn about Stevens Ranch’s eco-system on a bug-sized scale. Before you bug-out, you’ll also have time for a few other camp activities, too. General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

Min/Max: 4/12

Brownie Blitz Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 6/16 - Tues. 6/18 OR

Wed. 6/19 - Fri. 6/21 OR

Sun. 7/07 - Tues. 7/09 OR

Wed. 7/10- Fri.7/12

Grade:

Dates:

Calling all Brownie Girl Scouts: this camp is just for you! You’ll get to experience all the things that make camping as a Brownie fun – arts and crafts, exploring the world around you through nature activities, swimming (weather permitting) and more. Spend a whirlwind three days with us and find out what Brownie camping is all about!

General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160 Min/Max: 4/24

Pixie’s Delight Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 2-3 Wed. 6/19 - Fri. 6/21

Follow the twinkling lights to the magical world of fairies! Learn about the importance of love, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust while making new friends and learning why fairies love our planet. You’ll get to do a few other camp activities, too! General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160 Min/Max: 4/12

Pixie-Sized Party at the Palace Grade: Dates:

Crafty Critters Entering grades 4-5 Sun. 7/07 - Tues. 7/09 OR

Wed. 7/10- Fri.7/12

Grade:

Dates:

This session is all about crafts! If you like expressing your creativity by making friendship bracelets, lanyards, drawing and painting or anything else artistic, this is the place for you! You’ll get to make some awesome crafts to take home and still enjoy a few other fun camp activities. General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160 Min/Max: 4/12

Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 6/23 -Tues. 6/25

Your time might be short at Stevens but you get to play with the big girls and party pint-sized, pixie style! You will enjoy activities that will pamper and relax you and then be a part of a fashion show where you get to bring your favorite stuffed friend. Plus we hope you will be tickled “pink” with your tie-dye as well. General program will vary for three day sessions based on the weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160 Min/Max: 4/24

Pretty, Pretty Princesses Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 2-3 Wed. 6/26 - Fri. 6/28

Calling all Princesses, time to get pampered pretty! Tiaras will be included! Pink will be the color of the day for tie dye time, and you will have a chance to have your inner beauty shine by helping with a service project while learning about yourself. General program will vary for three day sessions based on the weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160 Min/Max: 4/24

Junior Jam Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 7/07 - Tues. 7/09 OR

Wed. 7/10- Fri.7/12 Grade:

Hey Juniors, this session is just for you! Come enjoy a whirlwind three days and see what camp has to offer.

You’ll stay cool at the pool, make a craft or two, learn to shoot a bow and arrow at archery and more! General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule.

A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

Min/Max: 4/32

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3-Day Camps Wonders of Water: WOW! Me Entering grades 2-3 Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Tues. 7/16 Grade:

Stevens Ranch heidi vose

817-869-0736 800-582-7272, ext. 1161 hvose@gs-top.org

lindsay power

817-735-5312 800-582-7272, ext. 1205 lpower@gs-top.org

Explore the wonderful world of water!

You’ll experience part of the Brownie Journey WOW! Wonders of Water along with all of the other wonderful things that camp has to offer like swimming, arts and crafts and more!

General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

Min/Max: 4/24

Dinos Rock!

Entering grades 2-3 Dates: Wed. 7/17 - Fri. 7/19 Grade:

Welcome to the Stone Age, learn about the land we call Stevens Ranch.

We will dig up the past, hunt for prehistoric treasures and have a yabbadabba do time! This session rocks!

General program will vary for three day sessions based on the weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

Min/Max: 4/24

Once Upon a Camp Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 7/21 - Tues. 7/23

Once upon a time in the magical kingdom of Stevens Ranch…sounds exciting, doesn’t it? You’ll write your own fairytale at camp—learn all about fairytales from around the world, play games that children in other countries play, and make your time at camp magical! There will still be time for a few other activities, too! Don’t miss out— this will be an adventure to remember!

General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

Wild, Wild West Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 2-3 Wed. 7/24 - Fri. 7/26

Go wild playing Cowboys and Indians.

We will blaze new trails while having fun horsing around. Paint the horses and help prepare them for the rodeo.

Plus you get to cheer on the Cowgirl Up girls during the annual rodeo! Lots of fun and games for all during your stay at the ranch. General program will vary for three day sessions based on the weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

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Min/Max: 4/24

Min/Max: 4/24

Splish Splash Entering grades 2-3 Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Tues. 7/30 OR

Wed. 7/31- Fri.8/02 Grade:

Jump in and have a splash for this short and sweet session! You’ll get to swim, play water games, and enjoy a few other camp activities, too. Join us at Stevens Ranch and enjoy your time at camp splishin’ and splashin’ and bobbin’ to the beat! General program for three day sessions will vary based on weekly schedule. A health history is required, not a physical.

Fee: $160

Min/Max: 4/24

4-Day Camps

6-Day Camps

Little Camp on the Prairie

Mischief Managed

Grade:

Entering grades 2-3 Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 OR Grade: Entering grades 4-5 Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Wed. 7/31

Grade:

Dates:

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Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to live like the pioneers?

You will learn to churn your own butter, milk a cow, and how to live like they did in times past. This week you’ll get to live in the Farm House and even earn the Farm House patch. Don’t worry—you’ll still get to enjoy a few modern day resident camp activities, too!

Fee: $215

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03

Do you wish your school days were full of magic and adventure? Lucky you—you must have some felix felicitus lying around! Hogwarts is bringing summer school to Stevens Ranch! Enjoy a sampling of the classes you’d take at England’s finest school of magic—brew up tasty potions, learn how to “charm” your friends, and compete in a Quidditch game or two!

Fee: $215

Min/Max: 4/32

Min/Max: 4/12

Entering grades 2-5 Dates: Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 Explore the night sky and learn all about stars! You will stargaze, play night games, learn about astronomy and even sleep out under the stars (weather permitting)! During the day you will have the chance to try all of the other fun activities camp has to offer.

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/16

Art Attack Grade:

Entering grades 4-8 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

Grade: Dates:

Night Owls

Who wants to learn all about horses?

Never ridden before? This session is perfect for you. Learn basic care, safety, build confidence and have a riding lesson in the covered arena and a trail ride. Join in the fun and learn about proper western-style riding and safety around horses. Play some games with the horses and be a part of the Pony Express. Completion of this session is NOT a pre-requisite to the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) horse-focused sessions we offer at Stevens.

Entering grades 6-8 Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 Min/Max: 4/32 OR Grade: Entering grades 9-12 Dates: Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03 Min/Max: 4/12

Fee: $250

Fee: $215

Min/Max: 4/32

Attention would-be archers: do you hunger to advance your skills? It’s time to take up the bow, plant your feet in true archer’s stance, ready, aim, shoot, bull’s eye! Learn or sharpen your skills and play interesting shooting games.

Never a dull moment!

Min/Max: 4/16

All the Camp’s a Stage

Min/Max: 4/24

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/30 - Wed. 7/03

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

Fee: $315

Pony Express Dates:

Dates:

Join us this week for all things creative— you’ll get to try your hand at ceramics, making advanced friendship bracelets, candle making, jewelry making, drawing, painting and more. Let your creative side shine!

Grade:

Grade:

Grade:

Dates:

Soaring Among the Stars

Fee: $215

Take Aim

Grade:

Dates:

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

To camp or not to camp—that’s an easy question! If you love expressing yourself, being in the spotlight or behind the scenes and jumping into imaginary worlds, the answer is yes!

You’ll learn all about telling your story through drama, poetry, music and dance, and have the chance to shine at the talent show. You’ll also have the chance to experience a few other fun camp activities.

FEe: $315

Min/Max: 4/16

Be a night owl at camp! Explore camp by moonlight—enjoy star gazing, night hiking, and a moonlight swim. You’ll stay up late and sleep in a little in the morning, but get up in time to enjoy other camp activities.

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6-Day Camps Horse Play

On a High Note Grade: Dates:

Stevens Ranch heidi vose

817-869-0736 800-582-7272, ext. 1161 hvose@gs-top.org

lindsay power

817-735-5312 800-582-7272, ext. 1205 lpower@gs-top.org

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21

Are you a diva? Do you dream of standing ovations after you sing? How would you like some voice coaching and choreography to help perfect your act? You will get to create a CD with your new friends. Learn lots of great camp songs, and finish out the week with a performance at the talent show. Listen for the applause!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/16

Horses, Horses, Horses Entering grades 6-12 Dates: Sun. 6/16 - Fri. 6/21 OR Grade: Entering grades 6-12 Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Grade:

This is the first step in Stevens Ranch’s CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) based series of sessions.

Visit the barn daily—weather permitting—and learn to groom a horse, basic horse care, tack basics and basic riding skills.

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Some resident horse camp programs are designed for the Horsemanship Association Certification program and must be taken in progression.

Stevens Ranch Horse Program progression: 1) Horses, Horses, Horses; 2) Horse Fan; 3) Let’s Ride; 4) Born to Ride; and 5) Cowgirl Up. Fee: $370

Min/Max: 4/32

Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-5 Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28

We’re not horsin’ around! Fourth and fifth graders can come and spend a week getting to know horses while learning basic horse skills. Play horse games with the ponies and even get to paint them. Completion of this session is not a pre-requisite to the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) horse-focused sessions we offer at Stevens Ranch.

Fee: $370

Min/Max: 4/32

Camp Chic Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28

Your old socks and t-shirts will go from drab to fab this week! Learn all about fashion – especially different tie dyeing techniques—and dye anything you bring to camp—t-shirts, bed sheets, socks—it’s up to you! You’ll also have a chance to try out some other camp activities. By the end of your session you’ll be camp chic!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/32

Party at the Palace Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28

You will feel pretty in pink this week participating in activities that will pamper and relax you until you feel truly like a glamazon. Show your inner beauty by helping with a service project. Treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure, try new hairstyles, pamper yourself with a massage, and learn to make candles. Enjoy a fashion parade and dance the night away at our party at the palace.

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/32

Can You Rough It? Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 6-12 Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28

Prim is in! This session is in the primitive unit and is recommended only for experienced campers. First time campers might want to try another session first. Learn about primitive camping, lashing, ecoactivities, outdoor gourmet cooking, stick cooking, buddy burners, reflector ovens, Dutch ovens and more. Get ready for roughing it made fun!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/12

Snap, Scrap, Click Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 6-12 Sun. 7/07 - Fri.7/12

Capture Stevens Ranch through the lens of your camera. Snap your own photos on a snap shot scavenger hunt with your digital camera and make memories by taking pictures for yourself and camp. Learn basic digital techniques, and learn basic scrapbooking, plus how to use tools scrap booker’s use to embellish beautiful pages.

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/16

Castaways Entering grades 6-12 Dates: Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12 OR

Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Grade:

Pack light, and be ready for adventures in creative camping. This is not for beginners and is perfect for girls who love to rough it and want to have fun and experience Stevens like no one else at resident camp does. In this session you will spend one night in your unit, and then one night in Pooh Circle, the Amphitheater, the Pool and then finish out with one night under the stars in “Mars”!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/12

Craftorama Entering grades 7-12 Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

Grade: Dates:

Extreme crafting: try your hand at printmaking, making candles, learn how to make paper, do ceramics fired in our kiln, and jewelry making from nature. Put your skills and talents to a test. Show us how crafty you can be!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/16

Horse Fan Entering grades 7-12 Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

Grade: Dates:

Camping Outside the Box Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19

Are you tired of the same old things at camp? Ready to try something completely new? Everything this week is too big to fit in the box! You’ll play life-sized games, work with a team to complete quirky challenges, and still have time to enjoy a few “normal” camp activities. This week will be larger-than-life! Join us and come camp outside the box!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/32

Horse Fan girls will have horsewomanship lessons daily, weather permitting.

Learn how to saddle a horse, basic horse nutrition, basic horse first aid and expand your horsewomanship skills and riding skills to include a sitting trot. You will also have the opportunity to work on CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Level 1A skills.

Some resident horse camp programs are designed for the Horsemanship Association Certification program and must be taken in progression. Stevens Ranch Horse Program progression: 1) Horses, Horses, Horses; 2) Horse Fan; 3) Let’s Ride; 4) Born to Ride; and 5) Cowgirl Up. Note: Must have completed Horses,

Horses, Horses.

Fee: $370

Min/Max: 4/28

Prim and Proper Entering grades 7-12 Dates: Sun. 7/07 - Fri. 7/12

GI Jane Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 6-12 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19

Are you ready to push yourself to the max and be a part of a team? You’ll work together to learn what teamwork is all about. Take a trip to try your hand at rock climbing, learn about fitness, and greet every morning ready to run!

FEe: $315

Min/Max: 4/20

Grade:

Western riding isn’t the only thing you can learn at Stevens Ranch. Spend a week learning the beginning skills of English riding including: proper position, balance, walk, trot, and maybe even canter, or experience 18 inch cross ties while maintaining harmony with your horse. The outfit isn’t the only cool thing about English riding, come see for yourself.

Fee: $370

Min/Max: 2/4

Hammocks and Ceramics Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 6-12 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/19

Sleep in a hammock by night if you choose to or if you’d like, just enjoy an afternoon nap in your hammock, swinging care free. Enjoy a stress free week being creative, working with your hands, and learning several ceramic techniques.

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/16

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6-Day Camps Let’s Ride Grade: Dates:

Stevens Ranch heidi vose

817-869-0736 800-582-7272, ext. 1161 hvose@gs-top.org

lindsay power

817-735-5312 800-582-7272, ext. 1205 lpower@gs-top.org

Entering grades 8-12 Sun. 7/14 - Fri.7/19

Be at the barn on a daily basis— weather permitting—expanding your horsewomanship and horse first aid knowledge, plus work on your CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) level 1B riding skills. Learn to halt on command from a trot, posting and standing, two point trot, ride turns, reverses, circles at the walk and trot in correct riding form.

Some resident horse camp programs are designed for the Horsemanship Association Certification and must be taken in progression. Stevens Ranch Horse Program progression: 1) Horses, Horses, Horses; 2) Horse Fan; 3) Let’s Ride; 4) Born to Ride; and 5) Cowgirl Up. Note: Must have completed Horse Fan. Fee: $370

Min/Max: 4/16

Camp Top Chef Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26

Let’s get cooking! Help in the camp kitchen and be a part of a cook’s parade! Ingredients: a handful of girls, tasty treats, and enthusiastic instructors. Directions: bring all the ingredients together and blend with different ways to serve your creations.

Cooking time: allow one week. Serves: the whole camp.

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/12

Gimme a Clue Entering grades 4-12 Dates: Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26 Grade:

Are you into mysteries? Do you like to play the game of Clue? Are you interested in forensic science?

Then come join the Stevens Ranch Investigation Team. Small little mishaps occur around our camp, and we need the best of the best to help solve them. So, pack your magnifying glass and come find out who dunnit’.

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/32

It’s All Greek to Me! Entering grades 6-12 Dates: Sun. 7/21 - Fri. 7/26 Grade:

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Take a journey back in time to live like the Greeks! You’ll explore Greek life through astronomy, express yourself through music, drama and art, and perfect your mastery of craftsmanship while building a catapult. We’ll end the week with a feast—by the time you leave camp, it will all be Greek to you!

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/12

13-Day Camps Ms. Woodworker

Amazing Race

Entering grades 6-12 Dates: Sun. 7/21 - Fri.7/26 Grade:

Grade: Dates:

Woodworking gives you a feeling of accomplishment. It is a thrill to say, “I made it myself! ” Come learn how to use some basic tools, create some simple woodworking projects, and keep a “level” head about it. Help the planet, learn to use recycled materials in your projects. Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on other camp activities as well.

Fee: $315

You’ve seen the show, now the Amazing Race comes to Stevens Ranch! Each day teams will try and outsmart each other with clues and compete in adventure challenges such as canoeing, tubing, horseback riding, hiking to special places in camp, capture the flag, and Geo-caching. Don’t worry, between road blocks and races against time you will still get to relax and it will be amazing.

Not recommended for those who attended Amazing Race in previous years.

Min/Max: 4/12

Born to Ride

Make a Splash

Grade:

Entering grades 9-12 Dates: Sun. 7/21 - Fri.7/26

Grade:

Expand your horsewomanship skills and knowledge while working on your CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) 2A riding skills. Learn riding patterns, while learning how to bridle your horses, your own tack check, and learn the standing two point and posting position trot as well as how to post the correct diagonal in level 2 form. Plus try your hand at the lope.

Lounge by the pool every day? Well maybe, but first let’s do water aerobics, synchronized swimming, learn how to perfect your dive, learn steps to lifeguarding, purify and investigate water from the Brazos River, and enjoy lots of water games.

Perfect time of year to make a splash and stay cool!

Some resident horse camp programs are designed for the Horsemanship Association Certification and must be taken in progression. Stevens Ranch Horse Program progression: 1) Horses, Horses, Horses; 2) Horse Fan; 3) Let’s Ride; 4) Born to Ride; and 5) Cowgirl Up. Note: Must have completed Let’s

Ride! or CHA Level 1 Certification.

Fee: $370

Min/Max: 4/16

Entering grades 7-12 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26

Fee: $675

Min/Max: 4/12

Entering grades 4-12 Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02

Fee: $315

Min/Max: 4/32

Treasure Island Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 4-12 Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02

Ahoy, me mateys! Come aboard and sail with us to find treasures beyond your greatest imagination. You will have an opportunity to use compasses and go high tech with GPS to find our treasure. Several fun all camp activities such as shipwreck dinners, scavenger hunts, tug of war and pirate battles will keep you on your toes as we search for doubloons!

Fee: $315

Cowgirl Up! Grade: Dates:

Entering grades 9-12 Sun. 7/14 - Fri. 7/26

This horse session includes a Stevens Ranch rodeo that you will help plan and participate in! In addition you will work on your CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) level 2B skills, which includes being able to identify leads while in the lope and learning additional fun horse riding patterns— while continuing to expand your knowledge of horse first aid and nutrition.

Some resident horse camp programs are designed for the Certified Horsemanship Association program and must be taken in progression.

Stevens Ranch Horse Program progression: 1) Horses, Horses, Horses; 2) Horse Fan; 3) Let’s Ride; 4) Born to Ride; and 5) Cowgirl Up. Note: Must have completed Born to

Ride or CHA level 2A Certification.

Fee: $790

Min/Max: 2/8

Min/Max: 4/32

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Information

High Adventure Trips Summer littlejohn

806-589-5946 800-530-4957, ext. 2606 slittlejohn@gs-top.org

Ever feel like venturing out and doing something extreme? Something like white water rafting, caving or backpacking? Join us on one of our High Adventure Trips!

GIRLS MUST BE 12 YEARS OLD OR OLDER BY TIME OF TRIPS AND BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION. Before registering for ANY High Adventure Trips, please understand that there will be additional MANDATORY personal items that each girl will need to purchase.

Watch for this information at www.gs-top.org.

Please contact Summer Littlejohn BEFORE registering if you have specific questions about the items that will need to be purchased.

Additional information about MANDATORY items will be in the confirmation packet.

Note: Additional release forms

and special packing lists will be sent in the confirmation packet.

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High Adventure Trips River Runners

Packs and Tracks

Girls must be 12 years old or older Dates: Sun. 6/09 - Fri. 6/14

Grade:

Here is your chance to test your whitewater rafting skills! Start your adventure at Camp Kiwanis in Amarillo and then head north to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime!

Note: This trip is NOT recommended

for anyone who has a fear of water.

Fee: $500

Min/Max: 8/16

Clip and Zip Girls must be 12 years old or older Dates: Sun. 6/23 - Fri. 6/28 Grade:

Girls must be 12 years old or older Dates: Sun. 7/14 - Sun. 7/21* *Note: This is an 8-day session Grade:

Our adventure will start at Camp Rio Blanco at Crosbyton, TX. We will lace up our hiking boots and head towards the cool crisp Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. We make our way to Mayhill, New Mexico where we will get to experience the “Magic of Camp Mary White� and start our backpacking adventure out of CMW. We will start in camp and learn our basic backpacking skills and then hit the trail for a 4 day backpacking adventure! Pack up your bag and get ready to make some tracks!

Fee: $500

Min/Max: 6/12

Cave Crawlers Girls must be 12 years old or older Dates: Sun. 7/28 - Fri. 8/02 Grade:

We will start our adventure at Camp Rio Blanco. From there, we will pass through the Chihuahuan Desert and Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. You might never guess that there are more than 300 known caves beneath the surface. We will head underground to experience the wonders of the world beneath us.

We will also check out some of the local sights in the area. This trip is not recommended for anyone with a fear of enclosed spaces, heights or getting a little cave dirt in your ears.

Fee: $425

Min/Max: 6/12

Our adventure will start at Camp Rio Blanco at Crosbyton, TX. We will load up the vans and head north to the Colorado Rockies and start our rock climbing adventure. After we clip in to tackle the rocks we will then take to the skies to zip from cliff to cliff between the pine and aspen trees.

Note: This trip is NOT recommended

foranyone who has a fear of heights.

Fee: $550

Min/Max: 8/16

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All resident campers are sc reened at check-in: temperature is recorded, feet and heads are checked. Campers will ne ed to have had a physical after August 2012 prior to attending camp.

The proper physical or he alth history form, and instructions, are mailed or emailed in the confirmation packet. No ca mper, child or adult, is admitted to camp without the proper physical or health history form completed and signed.

Each camp has procedures in place to monitor and respond to we ather conditions to ensure the health and saf ety of campers.

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The goal of o ur camps is to provide a succ ful experience essfor all girls. Par ents are requ ed to commu e stnicate with th e appropriate director abou ca mp t campers wit h any special or disabilities needs so that your ca mper can eat sleep, play an , d learn as com fortably as ev girl at camp. T e ry his enables th e camp to m every effort to ak e accommodat e those need appropriate st s with aff.

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Drop Off and Pick Up Times

All specific drop off and pick up times will be listed for each session in the Parent Handbook.

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Is Your Family Ready for Camp? y Is m ter h g u da or f y d rea ent d i s re p? cam

If your daughter has never spent the night away from home, you may want to start her with a day camp or a short stay such as 1 or 2 nights at resident camp. After that she can progress into whatever length of camp she desires.

Although age is one factor in readiness for resident camp, a child’s maturity level and personality are more important indicators. Talk to your child.

If she is enthusiastic about attending, she will probably enjoy camp. The following questions may help in determining readiness for resident camp.

£ Has your daughter ever been away from home for more than one night

£ £

£ £ £ £

without family members?

Can she keep up with her personal belongings?

Can she take care of her own basic hygiene needs such as showering, toileting, and brushing her teeth without assistance?

Can she cope with unfamiliar people, new places, and group schedules?

Does she enjoy making new friends?

Does she like group situations?

Does she enjoy being outdoors? Can she see mosquitoes, bugs, or other “nature” friends without being frightened?

Wh a ca t if m m y hom per i s esi ck?

Ca n com sh eh e ome ?

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Please include your camper in the decisionmaking process so that she is aware of the length of stay. Do not promise her she can come home early if she does not like camp in the first couple of days. We will work with your camper to help her adjust; however, if she refuses to eat, stay adequately hydrated, or cannot adjust to camp life after 48 hours, she will need to be picked up.

ady e r Am I my for er t h g dau nd e t t to a ent id Res p? m a C Parents and guardians sometimes have a difficult time sending their daughters to resident camp. The following questions will help in your decisionmaking. £ Can you relax and enjoy yourself

when your girl sleeps overnight

away from home? £ Are you prepared to be away

from your daughter for several days? £ Are you willing to have your

daughter participate in camp

kapers (chores) such as setting

tables, cleaning the cabin,

sweeping, picking up trash,

and cleaning the bathroom?

£ Are you confident in your

daughter’s ability to take care of

herself, make her own bed, and

keep track of her own belongings?

£ Do you believe that camp

provides girls with a fun and

rewarding experience that builds

self-worth and independence?

£ Are you willing to trust the camp

staff with the care of your daughter?

Camp is a great place to have fun, meet new friends, and learn new skills.

What kinds of activities do you do at camp?

At Girl Scout camp you might learn to swim, ride a horse, make a clay pot, paddle a canoe, go on a hike, learn how to create a new computer program or use a global positioning system, make jewelry, or learn about the plants and animals in the area.

Camp is a place where you learn to live and work with other girls, and prepare for the challenges of everyday life. Many camps have special themes for each session, and there is always an element of girl planning for every program.

Ca con n I tac dau t ght my at ca er mp ?

What are “kapers”?

At Girl Scout camp, girls are active members of our camp community and are assigned daily chores or kapers.

Kapers may include picking up trash, collecting firewood, setting the table and cleaning the bathrooms.

Girls love to receive mail from home while they are at camp. Parents/ guardians may leave letters with the camp staff during check-in to be distributed during the week. Mail is distributed once a day. Please focus messages on the positives of camp: friendship, new experiences/stories, new foods, etc. Families may also register at Bunk1.com to view pictures of their campers at camp, purchase prints of those pictures, and send “Bunk Notes” to their campers!

Registration and viewing is free; Bunk Notes and printed pictures are an optional, low cost fee. More information about Bunk1 will be sent with registration confirmation.

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Set up your online user account NOW at

register.gs-top.org before registration opens!

The camp sessions will be available for viewing by March 1st and available for registering April 1st at 2:00am.

It’s NEW! Online Registration It’s Simple!

No more paper forms to fill out!

No waiting and wondering!

And you’re helping Girl Scouts

GO GREEN!

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Registering for camp just got easier with real-time open spots and the ability to pay for camp with Cookie Bucks ONLINE! Plus, every camp session listed has an up-to-date tally of spots remaining which makes it simple to find a camp session that accommodates you.

Plus, after payment, you can rest assured because you’ve instantly been accepted into your session and will receive an email confirmation.

Step by Step Instructions to set up an online account and find camp sessions:

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If you are new to Girl Scouts

1. Go to register.gs-top.org 2. Click on “New Members”.

3. You will create your record in our database along with a user name and password. Once you are logged in, you can purchase your 2013 membership by clicking on “Join Now”. Your membership will be paid in a separate transaction from your camp sessions.

4. Then follow “step number 3” below to register for your camp choices.

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If you already have an online account

1. Log in at register.gs-top.org 2. Now that you are logged into the system, you can go to the camp sessions by clicking “Camp Activities” on the left sidebar.

3. From there you will be able to choose what camp you would like to attend, the session length, and then the grade level of your daughter.

4. Once you have found the session(s) you would like to attend and there are places still available click the “Add to Cart” button.

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Current members setting up a new online user account

For current members in the last 4 years.

1. Go to register.gs-top.org 2. If you are a member or have been a member in the past 4 years click on “Current or Past Members”.

3. Enter the first name, last name and email address on file of the person you want to create the account for.

4. An email will be sent to this address.

5. Open the email and click on the link. It will direct you to a page to create your user name and password. (Passwords must be at least 7 characters with at least 1 letter and 1 number.)

7. You are now logged into the site. You will see the user name in the upper right hand corner.

8. Next, make sure your membership is current.

If not, purchase it now by clicking on “Register Now”.

9. Then follow “step number 3” below to register for your camp choices.

To save your spot, you will need to pay a $25.00 deposit for each session you choose. If you are going to apply any cookie bucks, select the choice to “Apply Cookie Bucks” and we will invoice you for the balance.

If you are paying the total cost of camp by cookie bucks, please enter “2013CookieBuck” in the promo code window and it will waive the $25.00 deposit. When applying your cookie bucks, if we find you do not have enough to cover the full cost of the session, we will add back the $25.00 and you will see this reflected in your invoice.

Your instant confirmation email will contain links to all the forms you will need for your daughter to attend camp including the camp physical form, and parent handbook.

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Online Registration FAQs Why is there a $25.00 non-refundable deposit?

This is the camp processing fee which holds the session you selected.

I’m not a Girl Scout - can I register for camp online?

Yes! Just setup your online account and purchase a $12 membership. Then you can register for camp.

I’m a current member but I got the message “Member not found” – what does that mean?

This means we do not have your email address on file. Please go to www.gs-top.org/webform and submit your email address so we can add it to your record. Then you’ll be able to setup your account.

Or call the help desk at 855-266-0759 and we can add it while on the phone. (The help desk is open during normal GS-TOP business hours.)

I don’t know how many cookies my daughter sold or we are combining sisters cookie bucks.

You do not need the cookie buck certificate to use the cookie bucks for online registration.

Register and pay the $25.00 deposit. We will apply the cookie bucks after you have registered and if you do have enough for the full amount the $25.00 will be returned.

I still have questions about online registration. Whom should I contact?

Please contact our online registration helpdesk at 855-266-0759 or email helpdesk@gs-top.org .

Remember—the help desk is open during regular GS-TOP business hours.

I want to register for camp with my friend?

What about Camp Buddies?

There is an option for listing a buddy on both online registration and paper registration forms. Be sure to fill in the Buddy Preference line on the registration online or paper form with your buddy’s name. Both girls will need to list the same buddy. The buddy must be attending the same session/date and be in the same grade as specified on the session information.

When to Register Online camp registration opens the morning of April 1st, at 2:00 a.m….

No Fooling!

The registration system automatically launches at that time and we have no way of making it later during the day.

So, we imagine there will be a handful of loyal camping enthusiasts staying up late to register.

The online system does require a credit card or debit card for payment.

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Online camp

registration opens the morning of April 1st, at 2:00 a.m.

Additional Registration Information Online registration opens at 2:00 a.m. on April 1, 2013. All paperwork (health forms, parent handbook, etc.) will be sent via e-mail, so make sure to include a legible/current e-mail address.

Alternate Registration (paper forms)

Session Confirmation Session confirmations will be sent via email immediately after registration either online or by paper. Please make sure to include a valid email address.

If no email address is provided the confirmation will be mailed, but receipt could be up to 3 weeks.

If you do not have access to a computer, you may request paper registration forms by contacting your local office or downloading them online at www.gs-top.org/forms under the Outdoor Education section.

Session Cancellation

Also, there are computers at the registration office that are open to members for registering online.

We highly recommend online registration as it is the quickest way to ensure placement .

Reasons for cancellation may include inclement weather or lack of registration. Weather notification can be as late as 24 hours before the session is scheduled to begin.

Should Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains cancel a session for any reason, all registered participants will be notified. A full refund will be issued or you will have the opportunity to sign up for another available date.

Waiting Lists

Paper registrations may be sent in prior to April 1, 2013, but processing of these paper forms and all placements will begin on April 1.

After this date, registrations will be processed daily.

Paper and online registrations will be accepted up to 7 days prior to the start date of a session provided a physical exam can be conducted and there is open space in the camp session. The camp fee will also need to be paid in full if registering within the 2 week deadline.

Online: You will know if there are spots available as the numbers on the website are current as of that moment. If no space is available, you can either choose a different session or choose to be placed on the wait list.

The wait list does require the $25.00 deposit but it will be refunded if your daughter is not placed.

Paper Forms: If your daughter cannot be placed from the choices listed with her registration, she will be placed on a waiting list for the first session. Participants will be notified if they are placed on a waiting list. If a

ropriate camp:

Mail or fax paper registrations to the app Attention Registrar Camp Kiwanis 6011 West 45th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79109 Fax: 806-356-0099

Attention Registrar Stevens Ranch 4901 Briarhaven Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Fax: 817-735-5305

Attention Registrar High Adventure Trips 2567 74th St. Lubbock, TX 79432 Fax: 806-748-0769

girl is on the waiting list and cannot be placed you will receive a full refund.

Cancellation/Refund Policy Deposits are non-refundable. A full refund, including deposit, is made only if a camper cannot be placed in a program or if it is necessary to cancel the program.

No refunds are granted to campers who do not show up for the camp session and who do not follow these procedures.

Refunds, minus the deposit, will be issued if notification of cancellation is received at any of the Council’s Regional Offices at least 7 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued if cancellation is made less than 7 days prior to event. This includes sessions paid for with Cookie Bucks.

If you cancel within 7 days of the first day of a camp session a full refund, minus the deposit, will be made for medical reasons only. A written request for a refund, accompanied by a doctor’s statement, must be received within 30 days of the cancellation to receive a full refund.

If the camp health supervisor or a physician sends a camper home for medical reasons, a refund will be made on a prorated basis, if requested.

If a girl leaves camp early for any reason other than medical, no refund will be made.

If a girl applies for, but does not receive financial assistance, and does not attend resident camp, a full refund (including Cookie Bucks) will be made.

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Paying for Camp Camp fees cover all meals and snacks, accident/illness insurance, leadership provided by specially trained staff, use of camp facilities, and program supplies. Camp fees can be paid by cash, credit card, check or money order, or with Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Cookie Bucks. Registrations are accepted with at least a $25.00 deposit for each session. For sessions not paid in full, the balance is due 14 days before the camp session’s start date.

When paying for camp, you have a couple of options: FULL OUT-OF-POCKET- If you’re paying out-of-pocket for the entire session, you can choose to pay the amount in full or just pay the nonrefundable $25.00 deposit up front to secure your spot and then pay the balance at least two weeks before the camp session begins. The balance may be paid either online, by sending in a check to the registration office, or paying in person at the registration office.

Please keep in mind, even if you have paid in full, $25.00 is nonrefundable for every camp session.

PARTIAL COOKIE BUCKS - If you would like to pay PARTIALLY with Cookie Bucks, you will need to pay a non-refundable $25.00 deposit for each session in order to register. The remainder of your balance may be paid with your Cookie Bucks or a combination of Cooke Bucks and cash/check/credit/debit.

FULL COOKIE BUCKS - If you would like to pay IN FULL with Cookie Bucks, you will need to enter the special Promo Code: 2013CookieBuck during the checkout process in order to bypass the $25.00 deposit.

The remainder of your balance may be paid with your Cookie Bucks choosing the option to pay by Cookie Bucks when selecting the session.

If you use the promo code and you do not have enough Cookie Bucks to pay for the full cost of the session the $25.00 fee will be reapplied.

You will be sent an invoice verifying your Cookie Bucks and any balance if due.

Out of Council Girl Scouts

Financial Assistance

We believe that all girls should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing camp experience. We recognize that it may not be possible for all families to afford camp fees. Depending on available funding, a limited amount of financial assistance may be available to cover part of the camp fees for a single session of camp.

Applicants for financial assistance must be a registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains. You may request financial aid during the online registration process or on the paper registration.

You must register and pay the $25.00 deposit for a session before applying so that the spot is available for you. If you do not receive financial assistance, or if the amount received is not enough for you to attend, the $25.00 will be returned.

Financial assistance applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. All requests for financial assistance will receive a response. Each girl may have only one opportunity to use financial assistance per year.

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To give a girl the amazing opportunity to go to camp visit www.gs-top.org/donate

Registered Girl Scouts from outside of Texas Oklahoma Plains’ jurisdiction are required to pay an additional $25.00 out of council fee to attend one of our camp sessions. These girls have the option to use their earned Cookie Bucks to pay for a session at any of our resident camps (pending approval from their home council). Please call the area office for the camp you are interested in for more information.

Cookie Bucks redeemed for camp fees may only be used for GS-TOP camps and are not transferable for other councils’ Girl Scout camps.

Paying for Camp with Cookie Bucks So, how do you pay for RESIDENT camp days with Cookie Bucks?

Using the Resident Camp Chart below, find the number of cookie boxes you sold, or the number of boxes you want to redeem for free camp days.

Let’s say you sold 500 boxes. That means you could trade those in for 4 days of camp. If you want to go to a 4-day camp you would owe nothing!

But, what if you want to go to a six-day camp—how do you use your 500 boxes?

1. Let’s say the total cost for a six-day camp is $300 or $50 per day.

2. Your 500 boxes are worth 4 days of camp which leaves you needing to pay for only 2 days, which will cost $50 each for a total balance due of $100.

Cookie Bucks may not be used to pay the $25.00 deposit unless the entire camp fee is paid with Cookie Bucks.

Remember – if you are paying in full with Cookie Bucks, you will need to enter the special Promo Code: 2013CookieBuck during the checkout process in order to bypass the $25.00 deposit.

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But, what if you really want to go on a High Adventure Trip?

No problem! Let’s say you sold 400 boxes. Using the chart below for High Adventure Trips, find the number of boxes of cookies you sold, or the number of boxes you want to redeem for camp days.

Let’s say the High Adventure Trip you want is 6 days. If the total cost is $600, or $100 per day.

Your 400 boxes are worth 2 days of camp which leaves you only needing to pay for 4 days which cost $100 each for a total balance due of $400.

Sister Cookie Bucks Transfer If sisters are registered in Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains and have participated in the 2013 cookie sale, a one-time transfer of any number of cookie packages from one sister to another can be made. Please indicate this on the online registration page or on the paper form.

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More Fun Summer Programming

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Sign up for Day/Twilight Camps and Summer Extreme!

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Watch www.gs-top.org NOTE: In Abilene there will be a Girl Scout Weekend Camp (Friday through Sunday, in early June) at Camp Boothe Oaks. for more details!

In the Fort Worth surrounding area, girls make new friends and may learn about sustaining the environment, campfire cooking skills, learning new games or sports, outdoor survival skills, tie-dye art or earning some of the newest badges.

Day/Twilight Camps are open to girls of all ages and timed to fit with a working parent’s schedule!

Adults can join in the fun by volunteering to help and your help is very much needed to make it happen for the girls. The Girl Scout daughters of Day/Twilight Camp volunteers attend for free!

Watch www.gs-top.org/day-twilight

Summer Extreme ‌ single day events perfect for the busy girl!

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Yoga, art, self defense, dog-training, babysitting, and more!

Throughout the summer, GS-TOP partners with many businesses and organizations in the greater Fort Worth or Lubbock areas to offer program opportunities for individual girls.

Summer Extreme activities are partial or whole day events most often in an indoor setting. Summer Extreme also includes activities for girls and their family members.

Check www.gs-top.org/summer-extreme-program for specific session dates, descriptions, and locations!

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