Around the Bend

SUMMER CAMP UPDATE

The GSACPC Camp Team has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 summer camp sessions as advertised in the summer camp guide, in response to COVID-19. We feel that as an organization, we have an obligation to try to mitigate risk and the spread of the virus in our community and help our members stay healthy.

We know this may cause a disruption in families’ summer plans and apologize for the inconvenience. We are deeply saddened to make this decision. However, the wellbeing of our girls, families, our volunteers and staff remain our priority.

We strongly believe in the positive impact summer camp experiences have on girls’ lives and hope to see our campers later in the year. While the traditional summer camp programs won’t be held, the GSACPC Camp Team is designing other summer camp program options that could be offered when it is deemed safe to do so. Girls who were registered for camp will be given priority to register for these programs. We will update our website girlscoutsaz.org/camps if this becomes available.

Our Customer Care Team has been processing refunds for all registered camper families since this decision was made in early April. If you haven’t received your refund yet, please contact reghelp@girlscoutsaz.org or call 602.452.7030.

GSACPC Camp Directors are already missing all the camper faces and sending big hugs! They are hosting virtual camp/outdoor activities to stay connected – check it out at girlscoutsaz.org/virtual-gs.

CHALLENGE 2020 GET OUTDOORS

March 1 – July 31, 2020

Take part in this friendly competition in which individual girls, troops, and families complete outdoor-related activities to score points and earn patches! The Challenge has been extended to July 31 to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to get involved and track their activities!

The Get Outdoors Challenge activities support girls’ work towards badges, Journeys, and Take Action Projects. Most importantly, they allow girls to participate in new activities where the mind, body and spirit can grow!

Ready to get started!? Register your team online. Every registered participant will receive a Get Outdoors Challenge patch. Earn a single rocker for 500+, 1,000+, 1,500+, or even higher based on the points submitted during the Challenge!

Share your Challenge photos by sending them to stories@girlscoutsaz.org or tag us on social media @GSACPC!

Challenge Activities for Anytime and Anywhere

Here are a few activities participants can try! Explore the full list of ideas at girlscoutsaz.org/getout.

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ACTIVITY

Hunt for insect homes (but don’t touch them!)

Learn and identify a bird and its call Play the Web of Life game Teach other girls and practice the 7 Leave No Trace Principles Learn about fire safety Learn about sun safety Learn about water safety Learn and identify 3 species of native or invasive plants Make leaf prints or rubbings using fallen leaves Learn 4 knots Learn about and practice knife skills and safety Plan a backpacking trip Track the phases of the moon for two weeks