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summer camp 2012
girl scouts–arizona cactus-pine summer camp
table of contents
welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 online registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 meet the camp directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 open houses @ camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 paying for camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 weeks and themes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 day camp on the road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 day camp @ willow springs program center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 shadow rim ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 willow springs program center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 camp maripai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 leadership programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 family events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 weekend troop programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
for more information and to register online visit
www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp-2012
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welcome! Welcome to the magical world of summer camp at Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. Camp is a place where girls can create memories, make new discoveries, develop lifelong friendships and learn new skills. We strive to make camp a place where girls can become the best they can be, learn to care for and protect the environment and feel a part of the camp community. At camp, girls are empowered to step outside their comfort zone, take risks and grow as leaders. All the programs and sessions offered through our camps are designed to fulfill Girl Scout Leadership Experience outcomes while challenging girls to do new and exciting activities–some of which are only offered at camp. Please take time to explore which camp is right for your camper. Whether your camper is new or a seasoned camp veteran, there is a program for her.
Registration begins January 31! Registration is available online, via fax, via mail or walk in.
more information online! Check out our website www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp-2012 for more information! Need more information? Not sure which program is right for your camper? Give us a call or send us an email – we look forward to hearing from you!
Happy Camping! Rebecca “Glowie” Moody Crystal “Kitty” Kilkenny Michelle “Juniper” Balfe-Keefer Justina “Ooops!” Burks General Camp Info
rebeccamoody@girlscoutsaz.org ckilkenny@girlscoutsaz.org mkeefer@girlscoutsaz.org jburks@girlscoutsaz.org camp@girlscoutsaz.org
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online registration »» Registration is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE starting January 31 at 8:00am. »» Early Bird registration will be available for returning campers. Please watch for an email with further information. (excludes Family and Troop Camp)
Online registration is the fastest and most accurate way to register. To register online, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp-2012. For assistance, our registration help desk can be reached at 602.452.7030 and is open Monday though Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. You can also email reghelp@girlscoutsaz.org for assistance. Paper registrations received prior to the start of the registration period will be placed in a file and will be registered randomly starting at 8:00am on January 31, 2012. We cannot guarantee paper registrations will be registered on the day they are received or that registrations received on or before January 31 will be registered on January 31. Registrations are accepted via online, mail, fax and walk-in. Phone registrations will not be accepted. If you do not have access to a computer, online registration terminals will be available at the Council office.
3 Steps for Easy Online Registration
1. START NOW! Go online NOW and activate (current or past members) or create (new members) your user profile to avoid any delay when you are ready to register your camper for her summer camp program!
2. Take a look at ALL the programs we have to offer. 3. Go online to register your camper on January 31 at 8:00am.
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meet the camp directors Rebecca “Glowie” Moody director • shadow rim ranch Glowie has been a Girl Scout for 20 years and even attended Shadow Rim and Camp Maripai as a girl! Her passion for children and fondness for helping others develop and explore, lead her to complete her BS in Special and Elementary Education. Glowie loves teaching girls new and exciting skills and truly enjoys spending time up in the cool pines of Payson watching campers take on challenges and grow!
Crystal “Kitty” Kilkenny director • camp maripai Kitty has been working at Camp Maripai since 2003. Starting as a counselor, Kitty worked her way up the ranks as unit leader, program director, and assistant director. This will be her second year as Camp Director. Kitty grew up hiking and camping all over Arizona. She learned about summer camp while attending Glendale Community College for Elementary Education, and has been in love ever since! Kitty loves working with kids (and horses) and loves helping girls grow into strong leaders.
Michelle “Juniper” Balfe Keefer director • willow springs program center Juniper has been working with youth and families for the past thirteen years. She holds a BA in Outdoor Recreation and MS in Recreation Administration–Outdoor Pursuits. She has experience coordinating and delivering environmental education, camp and recreation programs. She grew up in the desert of Eastern Washington where she learned of her love for the natural world and outdoor play. She is dedicated to providing safe and meaningful programs for youth.
Justina “Ooops!” Burks director • day camp on the road Ooops! has worked with youth in a variety of settings over the past 10 years. Although her BS is in Communications, her passion is in creating and coordinating engaging camp programs. She grew up in Girl Scout Programs in Southern California and appreciates all scouting has to offer. Ooops! is looking forward to bringing the fun, challenge, and excitement of camp to a location near you this summer!
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open houses @ camp You are invited to visit and get familiar with Girl Scout staff and camp facilities. Families can tour the lodges, visit activity areas and see a cabin unit. Visitors are not allowed at camp during the camping season, so please take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the camps and meet the staff!
willow springs program ctr
camp maripai
775 N Camp Willow Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305
201 E Maripai Road Prescott, AZ 86303
928.778.5127
928.445.4975
Open House
Open House
April 22 • 1pm - 4pm June 2 • 10am - 2pm
April 22 • 11am - 3pm June 2 • 12pm - 4pm
shadow rim ranch 530 N Shadow Rim Road Payson, AZ 85541 928.474.2438 Open House
March 31 • 10am - 2pm June 3 • 10am - 2pm
taste of summer camp carnival A fun, free event for the whole family!! March 24, 2012 • 9am - 2pm • Camp Sombrero What is summer camp all about? This is your chance to come out and enjoy a day of fun-filled camp adventures! Do you have burning questions about summer camp, the facilities, health or dining hall procedures? View all camps by slide show and speak directly with the camp directors and staff. Enter a drawing for a free camp session, make a science experiment, enjoy team games, sing songs, shoot arrows, register for camp, purchase camp merchandise, Girl Scout merchandise and a lot more!
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general information Not a Girl Scout? Not a Problem! Simply include an additional $12 fee with your deposit.
Health and Safety Our camps meet stringent national standards. The main gate is locked nightly at each camp, and local law enforcement agencies are notified of our camp sessions. A health supervisor (RN, LPN, EMT or ARC Certified First Aider) is on duty at all times during the camp sessions to supervise the health and safety of all campers and to dispense all prescribed medications.
American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited All four of our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and meet safety standards set forth by GSUSA, and the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Counselors and Staff Camp Directors recruit and screen mature, qualified staff who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping, the outdoors, and arts. We also hire staff from other countries to give your camper the chance to broaden her understanding of other cultures. All camp staff participates in an intensive pre-camp training which includes program, first aid, CPR, camping, human relations skills and drug testing. Specially qualified staffers direct the water activities, archery, challenge course, rock climbing and horseback riding areas. Do you know someone who would like to live and work in the cool pines this summer? We are currently hiring for all positions including Nurses, Cooks, Kitchen Staff, Counselors and Program Specialists. Staff must be 18 or have graduated from high school.
Nurses Needed One of the most important and critical jobs to fill at camps is the Health Supervisor which requires highly specialized training. Because it has become increasingly difficult to find nurses who can live and work the full summer at our camps, we are now looking for several individuals who would “job share� these very important positions at camp. Camp-age campers of the health supervisor can attend our sessions at a reduced fee. To be eligible you need to be a RN, LPN, EMT or paramedic (licensed in Arizona) who
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would consider living and working at camp for at least one full week (Sunday morning through Friday night). For more information, please contact a camp director.
Girls with Special Needs (including special diets) Please contact the Camp Director for campers requiring special diets (including severe food allergies), special health care or with mobility limitations. At that time you will be able to discuss the nature of your camper’s needs and gather additional information to determine if the camp can provide the proper support, supervision and necessary accommodations for your camper to have a safe, fulfilling camp experience. To be successful at camp, your camper needs to be independent with self-care (showering, dressing, using the restroom). Your camper needs to be able to be successful in an 8:1 camper to staff ratio. We are dedicated to serving ALL girls in our council and accommodations can be made in many cases. Please contact the camp director for more information prior to registering.
Buddies at Camp Girl Scout camp is a wonderful way to meet new people. A camper may request ONE “buddy” on her camp registration form. Both campers must register for the same program or session. Buddies can also be requested when completing the online registration process. Make sure you and your child’s buddy and her parents are planning this together. Bunk buddy placement is not guaranteed. Large groups and multiple buddy requests CANNOT be accommodated.
Transportation to Camp Campers have two transportation options:
»» Parents may drive their campers OR »» Register for bus transportation from the Phoenix metropolitan area.
We recommend the busing option. This gives girls an opportunity to meet other girls before they arrive at camp. It also reduces the wear and tear on the camp’s natural environment. Resident Camp Buses are equipped with air conditioning and bathrooms and are supervised by bus chaperones. The bus fee for resident camp is $60 and is non-refundable. (One way is not available). Bus Locations can be found online. Your
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camper can ride the bus for free! How? All you have to do is be a bus chaperone! Call 602.452.7000 or email campbus@girlscoutsaz.org Busing for Willow Springs Day Camp is included in the fee. Girls must choose a bus stop for Willow Springs Day Camp upon registration.
Facilities at Camp Sleeping facilities at camp range from dorm style living to platform and traditional tents. Counselors do not share sleeping facilities with campers but live in close proximity to each other. All units are equipped with running water, shower houses and toilets.
Cell Phones @ Camp Cell phones are not allowed during any of our camp sessions. Please see the complete policy on our website.
Email One way email, from you to your camper, is available through “Bunk Notes.” There is a non-refundable fee associated with Bunk Notes. Although we try our best to ensure Bunk Notes are delivered daily, we cannot guarantee delivery due to the intermittent nature of internet service at camp. Bunk Replies are an option available for campers to electronically respond to family! Bunk Replies are purchased with Bunk Notes and must be paid for through Bunk 1. Campers write their message on the Bunk Replies, the camp faxes the Bunk Replies to Bunk 1, and then Bunk 1 will email the Bunk Replies to the designated email addresses.
Blogs Each camp will post a weekly blog to help parents stay connected to what is happening at camp. Our blogs might contain pictures and stories but we cannot guarantee pictures or stories about every child. The purpose of the blog is to keep parents informed of the weather and exciting activities that occur at camp. Check out the website for examples of last year’s blogs. »» shadowrimranch.blogspot.com »» campmaripai.blogspot.com »» campwillowsprings.blogspot.com
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paying for camp Deposits As we prepare for your camper to arrive, we incur a variety of expenses. Accordingly, we request a non-refundable $30 deposit for each session, due with the registration form. Forms received without the deposit(s) will be returned. Deposits are applied to the session cost. If a participant cancels, the deposit is retained. If the Council must cancel a session, the deposit will be returned. Deposits cannot be transferred to another camper.
Payment of Balance The balance of the camp fee is due two weeks (Monday) before the start of the session. You will receive an invoice with your confirmation materials, as well as an email reminder three weeks before your payment due date. Registration will be cancelled if payment is not received two weeks prior to the start of camp.
Cookie Dough You can use Cookie Dough to pay for any or all of your summer camp balance. (Cookie Dough is a reward to girls for selling Girl Scout cookies and can be used like cash at Council camps and for Council activities.)
Financial Assistance – Camperships GSACPC makes every effort to provide financial assistance so that no girl misses out on camp due to lack of funds. For those demonstrating need, financial assistance is available for up to the cost of a one week camp session. The financial assistance form must be submitted with registration. The financial assistance request form can be found online at www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp-2012-forms. Incomplete forms will not be processed. The non-refundable deposit of $30 must be included with registration. Applications for financial assistance will not be considered without submission of an online or paper camp registration.
Invoice/Parent Info Packet Invoices and parent packets are sent via email, unless requested otherwise. Please monitor your email inbox, confirmations often end up in junk mail. Parent packets will also be available online at www.girlscoutsaz.org.
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weeks & themes Day camp starts Monday of each week. Willow Springs day camp runs Monday thru Friday. Resident camp runs Sunday thru Friday (except as noted).
resident camps Week 1
(Shadow Rim Ranch, Willow Springs Program Center, Camp Maripai)
June 5 – June 8 Story Book
Week 2 June 10 – June15
Pirates
Week 3 June 17 – June 22
Globe Trotters
Week 4 June 24 – June 29
Galaxy Girls
Week 5 July 8 – July 13 Carnival
Week 6 July 15 – July 20
Journey to the Past
Week 7 July 22 – July 27
Rock Starz
Week 8 July 29 – August 1
Super Hero
willow springs day camp Week 2 June 11 – June15
Week 5 July 9 – July13
Carnival
Pirates
Week 3 June 18 – June 22
Globe Trotters
Week 4 June 25 – June 29
Galaxy Girls
Week 6 July 16 – July 20
Journey to the Past
Week 7 July 23 – July 27
Rock Starz
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day camp on the road! Day camp is hitting the town and bringing the fun to YOU! This summer we are proud to present to you a new pilot program – “Day Camp On the Road” Our day camp will be traveling across the state to provide amazing camp programming and field trips right in your neighborhood; we’ll be headed to Phoenix Metro Area as well as areas throughout Northern Arizona.
Look online for more information after January 1. For questions please contact Justina Burks at jburks@girlscoutsaz.org.
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willow springs prgm ctr • prescott, arizona
day camp @ willow
Willow Springs Day Camp is offered for girls who will be in grades K-5 in the fall.
While spending your days at Willow Springs, you’ll do all the things camp has to offer. We’ll hike, tie-dye, and play with clay. All girls participating in the day camp at Willow Springs will earn one badge. Join us for additional sessions and earn more progression patches in continuing levels!
grades k-3
(in the fall)
Forest Questers
Clay and Play
week 2 • June 11-15 • $120 Explore the forest at Willow Springs as your group is given a new quest each day. Find bugs and other living creatures in different habitats. Make nature crafts, worm pudding, and enjoy the great outdoors! »» Field Trip: hiking in Prescott Nat’l Forest »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Bugs
week 4 • June 25-29 • $120 Want to use your creative side? Join us in the Zuni Ceramics Studio where you will make five different clay projects. You’ll also spend a lot of time playing and exploring the outdoors and visiting the special “peaceful village”, a hidden treasure in the forest. »» Field Trip: Downtown Prescott Art Galleries »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Potter
Groovy Girls week 3 • June 18-22 • $120 Come to camp and do whatever you want! You will work with your counselors to plan your activities. You can choose to go on a hike, spend time in arts and crafts and do some free play outside! Each day a new team of girls will be the “leader of the day.” It’s groovy to do what you want to do! »» Field Trip: Watson Woods Riparian Area »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Making Games
Flight of the Fairy week 5 • July 9-13 • $120 There are mysteries to be solved at Willow Springs. Join the Brownie Elf in the Outdoor Play Space as you solve riddles, play games and invent new ways of writing. You will leave clues for the Forest Fairy, Isabella, and your week will end with a party in the Forest House with your new camp friends. »» Field Trip: Granite Mountain Wilderness »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Dancer
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
Day Camp is Monday through Friday. Girls will need to bring their own lunches and camp will provide morning and afternoon snacks. Campers are required to ride the bus to camp from Prescott or Prescott Valley. Session fees include the bus (please indicate your bus stop on the form).
The Magic Spell
Story Weavers
week 6 • July 16-20 • $120 If you like to use your imagination to create stories and adventures, this session is for you! You will learn how to make lotions, soaps and candles. You will also make your very own cloak to wear while you tell your tales. »» Field Trip: Watson Lake State Park »» Focus: STEM »» Award: Home Scientist
week 7 • July 23-27 • $120 A story begins each moment of the day and if you like to make up stories or re-tell stories to your friends then we invite you to Willow Springs where you will collect stories, take pictures as well as play drama games and put on a play. You’ll also make your own “story bag” that will have treasured items that are important to you. »» Field Trip: Downtown Prescott »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Letter boxer
grades 4-5
(in the fall)
Adventure Guides
The Trackers
week 2 • June 11-15 • $140
week 3 • June 18-22 • $140
*plus an optional Thursday night overnight
*plus an optional Thursday night overnight
Are you ready for an adventure in the outdoors? Grab your whistle, water bottle and day pack for surprising and mysterious events that you must solve. You will learn how to make a knot, how to build a fire and cook over a stove, and how to make a shelter. Your group will also learn how to build a team on the low challenge course. »» Field Trip: hiking in Prescott Nat’l Forest »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Camper
What mystery lies in the hole in the ground? Does a snake live there? Where do butterflies sleep at night? How do coyotes find water when the stream is dry? If you want to learn more about wildlife and the forest they call home, join us for a week of camp as we track animal footprints and make our own field guides. You’ll also learn how to cook a meal outdoors and learn archery. »» Field Trip: Watson Woods Riparian Area »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Animal Habitats
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The Artist and Her Way
Adventure Guides II
week 4 • June 25-29 • $120 It’s up to you and the other campers to find the buried treasure of Willow Springs. Meet the “Lady of the Willows” and hear stories of her adventures as you are given tasks each day. You will also create a work of jeweled art and make your own box of treasures. »» Field Trip: Downtown Prescott Art Galleries »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Jeweler
week 6 • July 16-20 • $140
week 5 • July 9-13 • $120 Music is alive at Willow Springs and can be heard miles away. Join us in the forest as we make up new songs, create musical instruments and perform on the final day of camp. You’ll also go on hikes, play field games and make your own special costumes. »» Field Trip: Granite Mountain Wilderness »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Musician
If you’ve been on an Adventure at Willow Springs earlier in the summer then you are ready for the challenges of Adventurer Guides II. You will learn how to stay safe in the outdoors, go geocaching, make your own whistle, identify useful plants, learn archery, plan a day trip and spend time on the Low Challenge Course. »» Field Trip: Watson Lake State park »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Simple Meals
Girl World week 7 • July 23-27 • $140 *plus an optional Thursday night overnight
Come to camp and get ready to dance, sing, and put on a talent show. You and your camp friends will use the “yurts” as your very own cabin space where you can relax, share stories, paint your nails, shoot an arrow, make up a song and take home your own hand-made pillow. »» Field Trip: Downtown Prescott »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Social Butterfly
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
The Music Makers
*plus an optional Thursday night overnight
overnight camp • payson, arizona
shadow rim ranch
Shadow Rim is a 40-acre camp based along the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 5,500 feet. Temperatures are usually 10-20 degrees cooler than lower elevations and the temperature at night can become very cool. The camp facilities include rustic cabin units, fire-pits, flushing toilets, covered program ramadas and several scenic hiking trails. Camp counselors are housed in nearby cabins within each unit. All girls will receive an earned award during their stay at camp. All girls will also participate in crafts, canoeing, climbing, outdoor cooking, hiking, creek walking, nature programming, sleeping under the stars, campfires, singing, and the heritage program. Archery is offered to girls who are 9 years old and older. All activities are weather permitting. Programs that travel out of camp do not participate in all camp activities.
grades 2-3
(in the fall)
Brownie Adventure
Make a Splash!
4 day • $210 • week 1 or 8 6 day • $290 • week 2 Brownies get to do it all! Enjoy hiking, arts and crafts, canoeing, climbing, creek walking, star gazing, explore Shadow Rim’s Heritage House, tons of fun and lots of singing! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Discover Key from the Brownie Quest Journey
4 day • $210 • week 1 6 day • $290 • week 5 Love Water? Ready to get out of the heat and make a SPLASH? Do you know that Shadow Rim has a small lake and creeks that flow all year long? Here is your chance to explore them all! You will get to spend time every day learning the basics of canoeing. You will also spend time at the climbing tower, arts and crafts, and Shadow Rim’s own Heritage house! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Canoe Patch
Rock Climber 4 day • $210 • week 1 Lean the basics of climbing while spending time every day at the climbing tower. You’ll learn simple technique and essentials – not to mention having tons of fun, meeting new friends and getting to try all the programs offered at Shadow Rim for Brownies, including arts and crafts, canoeing and a creek walk. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Rock Climbing Patch
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grades 4-5
(in the fall)
Climb On
6 day • $290 • week 5 Have you ever dreamed about what it would be like to go back in time? Now is your chance!!! Come check out what it would be like to live in the 19th century and do all the things kids would have done back then! You will make candles, a journal, and a special toy; grow veggies in a garden and even make homemade ice cream! On top of all this you will also get a chance to do all the “modern” camp activities including climbing, canoeing, and archery. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Council’s Own Heritage Patch
6 day • $290 • week 2 or 6 Let’s head to the tower! You will learn climbing technique, essential knots, and the importance of team work. When not at the climbing tower you will get to experience all the activities at camp including archery, heritage, canoeing, spending time in the outdoors and spending time with your sister Girl Scouts. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Rock Climbing Patch with the level 1 rocker
Bulls Eye 6 day • $290 • week 4 Archers, are you ready? Along with all the wonderful normal camp activities such as canoeing, climbing, arts and crafts, heritage and a creek walk, you will spend extra time out on the archery range and learn to aim like a pro! You will get to practice on recurve bows as well as on Shadow Rim’s compound bows! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Level 1 of our Council’s Own Archery Badge
Camper Sampler 4 day • $210 • weeks 1 or 8 6 day • $290 • week 3, 5 or 7 In this session you will swamp a canoe, climb to new heights, sleep out away from your cabin, become an outdoor chef, blaze the trails,take aim at the bull’s-eye, discover the past and so much more. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Power of One Award from the Agent of Change Journey
Kayak, Canoe and You 6 day • $290 • week 2 or 3 Jump in and get your feet wet! You will spend your days out in the “pake,” learning more advanced strokes in canoeing, try your hand at kayaking, swamping, and playing games out on the water! When it’s time to dry off, you will get to take part in all the other activities camp has to offer such as arts and crafts, archery, and climbing. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Canoe Patch with level 1 rocker
Outdoor Lovers 6 day • $290 • week 3 or 4 Spend your time at camp enjoying the great outdoors in Shadow Rim’s new tent unit! This unit is set up for the entire summer season on camp property and campers will participate in all the camp activities available to them for their grade level, including canoeing, arts and crafts and a creek walk, to name a few. Not to mention learning about the natural environment around Shadow Rim, the Leave No Trace program, and even take a day field trip to various locations around the Payson area. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Hiker Skill Builder Badge
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
Blast to the Past
grades 6-8
(in the fall)
Carabiner Craze
Paddle Pole and Roll
6 day • $290 • week 3 Challenge yourself on the climbing tower! Spend happy days outside with friends learning more advanced climbing techniques and knots – and this year, have an opportunity to try your hand at rappelling! Along with great times at the tower you will also get to participate in all the other activities camp has to offer, including canoeing, archery, and crafts. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Rock Climbing Patch with level 2 rocker
6 day • $290 • week 4, 6 or 7 Jump on in!! Build your canoeing and kayaking skills, and learn more advanced strokes and rescue techniques. You will even be tasked with creating your very own canoe or kayaking activity or game! On dry land, you will get to participate in all the activities camp has to offer Girl Scouts including climbing, archery, arts and crafts and heritage! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Canoe Patch with level 2 rocker
Explorer
Outdoor Lovers
4 day • $210 • week 8 6 day • $290 • week 5 Your chance to do it all with this brand new session! Go canoeing, climbing, study heritage, shoot archery, do arts and crafts, and spend time in the great outdoors. You’ll even get to have a hand in planning some of your activities. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Interact Award from the Amaze! Journey
Mystery Trip 4 day • $235 • week 1 or 8 6 day • $315 • week 3 or 6 Want to try something new? Come join us for a mystery adventure outside of camp! Where you are going is the mystery* (but we will tell you that you’ll spend two days out of camp, making new friends, and camping!) If you went on the mystery trip last year, don’t’ worry, this year’s is completely new! Now offering a 6 day session! You will receive a specific packing list for this trip. * Remember we want this to remain a mystery, if you just have to know before signing up please feel free to call or email for more details. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Trailblazing Skill Builder Badge
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6 day • $290 • week 2 or 5 Spend your time at camp enjoying the great outdoors in Shadow Rim’s new tent unit! This unit is set up for the entire summer season on camp property and campers will participate in all the camp activities available to them for their grade, including canoeing, arts and crafts and a creek walk, to name a few. Not to mention learning about the natural environment around Shadow Rim, the Leave No Trace program and even take a day field trip to various locations. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Camper Skill Builder Badge
Right on Target 6 day • $290 • week 6 Move your archery skills to the next level. You will get to learn new techniques while spending time every day at the archery range utilizing both the recurve and compound bows! When not at the archery range, you will get to spend time with your new friends at all the activities offered at camp including climbing, canoeing, arts and crafts and the heritage program. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Level 2 of our Council’s Own Archery Patch
grades 9-12
(in the fall)
On Belay
6 day • $290 • week 6 Are you ready to take your canoe and kayaking experience up a notch? After practicing technique and building a strong team of our fellow Girl Scouts, we’ll be heading out of camp for a day of canoeing and kayaking at a nearby lake. While at camp you will also get to enjoy other programs offered at Shadow Rim, including climbing, archery, arts and crafts, and the heritage house. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Shadow Rim Canoe Patch with level 3 rocker
6 day • $290 • week 4 This is a special opportunity to get the “real” experience! After refreshing and practicing your climbing skills you will get to take a day trip to do some rock climbing on actual rock! Not to worry though, you will still get to participate in all the activities camp has to offer including arts and crafts, canoeing and archery. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Shadow Rim Rock Climbing Patch with level 3 rocker
River Riders Camp Days 6 day • $290 • week 3 or 7 Crave those days at camp where you got to do everything? Here is your chance to do it all! You will swamp your canoe in the “pake,” try your hand at kayaking, head up the climbing wall. You’ll also participate in classic camp activities, spend time at the heritage house, take a creek walk, shoot an arrow, and do arts and crafts. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Girl Scout Leader In Action Award – a pre-requisite for Program Aid
Explore Utah! 6 day • $395 • week 4 Be prepared for experiences of a lifetime! Explore all that Utah’s canyon country has to share! Cool off with a day trip on the Colorado River and spend a day canyoneering and rappelling down into another “world” of a beautiful canyon, where you will learn about native plant life, geology, and local history. You will be staying in a local campground, help in planning and preparing your meals, as well as practicing Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. No experience necessary. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Traveler Skill Builder Badge
6 day • $395 • week 2 or 5 Spend your days away from camp in beautiful Colorado! Led by professional guides, you will explore this amazing area, spend a whole day soaking up the rays and staying cool while rafting down the Animas River. Wake up refreshed and head out for a gorgeous day of fresh air and mountain biking. You will be staying in a local campground, will help in planning and preparing your meals, as well as practicing Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. No experience necessary. Now let’s hit the road!! »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Traveler Skill Builder Badge
“Surf”and Turf 6 day • $395 • week 7 We’ll spend our week having the best of both worlds! From camp we will head to Nevada where we will enjoy scenic views of Lake Mead on our mountain bikes, tour the Hoover Dam, explore the river with a trip down the Colorado River – all lead by professional guides who will provide the rich history of the area! You will be staying in a local campground, help in planning and preparing your meals, as well as practicing Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. No experience necessary. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Traveler Skill Builder Badge
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
Advanced Canoeist
overnight camp • prescott, arizona
willow springs
Willow Springs Program Center is a modern program center located in the Prescott National Forest, covering 190 acres at an elevation of 6,000 feet. All girls will receive an earned award during their stay at camp. All girls participating in the weeklong camps at Willow Springs will participate in arts and crafts, ceramics, group games, evening activities, cook-outs, and hiking. All girls grades 4 and up will participate in archery. All activities are weather permitting.
grades 2-3
(in the fall)
Girls in these grades will not participate in archery.
Boppin’ Brownies
Doodlebugs
6 day • $290 • week 2 or 4 If you love to dance, this session is for you! You will spend time in the Willow Springs Dance Studio every day, learning new dance moves for your performance on the last day of camp. As a performer in a show, you will also make special costumes and unique props that will make the show a big hit. You will make new friends, cook outdoors and make arts and crafts as well. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Dancer
6 day • $290 • week 3 or 6 Are you creative? Do you like to use your imagination? Then you are an official Doodlebug. Join us at Willow Springs where you will make collages, sit in nature and paint a picture, and make your very own bag. You’ll also make bracelets, mobiles, dirt candles and tie-dye. On the final day of camp, all of your art work will be displayed in our Gallery. You’ll also enjoy all of your favorite camp activities like singing, cookouts, campfires and so much more. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Painting
Camp Rocks! 4 day • $205 • week 8 Let’s make music! Willow Springs is the place to be if you want to play music, make instruments, and sing! If you like to sing or dance, this session is for you. You will have a special performance at the last night Campfire as the “Camp Band” where you will put on a live performance. In addition to being a rock star, you will also explore the trails and make music in the forest using your senses. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Celebrating Community
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School of Magic and Tall Tales 6 day • $290 • week 5 or 7 Get ready to come to “Magic School” where you will make your own crystals, create lightning, and make your own bottled tornado! Each day, you and your magical teammates will work together on a special quest. You will discover clues, find buried treasures, and learn stories from the past. You will also create your own magic wand and sew your very own cloak. »» Focus: STEM »» Award: Home Scientist
Wood Elves
grades 4-5
(in the fall)
The Archer and Her Arrow
A T.E.A.M.
6 day • $315 • week 2
4 day • $205 • week 1 or 8 Ready to step it up? Spend some serious time outside at camp doing archery, hiking, sports and making arts and crafts. Plan and cook two meals in your unit then kick it up a notch and test your limits on the low elements on the Willow Springs challenge course! Spend the rest of your time at camp making new friends and having a blast at camp! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Detective
(price includes a take home girl’s personal wooden bow)
Do you love archery? Come to Willow Springs and ready your arrows for a week of legend, stories, and creativity. You will go on a quest to find the lost Archer’s Arrow and meet the Master Archer of the Springs. You will enhance your skills, learn how to make your own quiver, work with your very own bow, and make targets. Calling all archers! »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Patch: Archery Level I, II
Art Attack 6 day • $290 • week 6 Are you an artist? How would you like to spend your week painting, drawing, and telling your story through your artwork? Come to camp and see how many crafts you can complete in a week. Learn origami, make a pot in ceramics, make a mobile, work with beads, and try your hand at painting without a paintbrush! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Jeweler
Come Clay Around 6 day • $290 • week 4 Visit the Zuni Ceramics Studio here at Willow Springs, where you will make a pinch pot, a coil pot, a container, sculpt a figure, decorate a tile and learn how to glaze your pieces. Spend the remaining parts of your days making new friends and participating in all the general camp activities! Come ‘clay’ around with us! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Drawing
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
4 day • $205 • week 1 or 8 If you are a girl scout that likes to challenge herself, be outside and learn new things, this session is for you! You will learn how to make a shelter, tie knots, cook outdoors, and make a birdhouse. You will also explore the woods and spend time in the Outdoor Play Garden, building forts and making things from plants. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Household Elf
Girls in the Woods
Moonshine Mysteries
6 day • $290 • week 2 Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to learn more about wilderness survival, make your own first aid kit, build a shelter and cook outdoors? This session is for the girl that loves the woods. You will learn how to use a map, compass and GPS unit as well as set up a tent. You will practice your skills and share them with your friends! You’ll also participate in archery and ceramics and make your very own special bandana. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Geocacher
4 day • $205 • week 8 What happens once the sun has set and the night begins? If you are the type of girl that can stay up late and enjoys staring at the stars, making up stories, learning how to cook outdoors, and discovering something new and like to get scientific then join us for this session! »» Focus: STEM »» Award: Scribe
It’s a Slumber Party! 4 day • $205 • week 1 6 day • $290 • week 4 Bring your sleeping bag and stories for this extra-long sleepover! You will stay in a cabin with friends while you hang out, stay up late, do your nails and facials, and have a late-night dance party in the Big House. You will also go on a night hike, make up skits, and after a night of adventure you get to sleep in the next day and make breakfast in your unit!! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Independence
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The Spotlight’s on You! 6 day • $290 • week 3, 4 or 6 Are you a star? Do you like to design or make costumes or sets? Whether it’s dancing or drama, this is the place for you! In addition to archery, hiking, and ceramics you will be spending your time designing your own costume, trying your hand at stage makeup, learning new dance steps and putting on your own performance at the end of camp! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Playing the Past
Super Sampler 6 day • $290 • week 3, 5 or 7 Are you the kind of girl who wants it all? During this week-long session you can make a pot in ceramics, shoot an arrow, play drama games, take a hike, and show off your dance moves. In between you’ll find time to make s’mores, learn new camp songs, and practice tie-dying. You will do everything that Willow Springs has to offer! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Super Sampler
grades 6-8
(in the fall)
The Green Dragon
6 day • $345 • week 3 Join us at Willow Springs where you will shoot an arrow, hang out with friends and take field trips to town! Imagine yourself soaring through the open skies! You will log time in the plane (you pilot it!) and spend time each day at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University or Prescott Airport. You and your team will plan a cross-country flight and enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to go behind the aviation scenes! Your instructors are experienced female pilots who are a part of an organization known as the 99’s! *Girls must be 13 and up to attend. »» Focus: STEM »» Award: Discover Aviation patch
4 day • $205 • week 1 Are you alert and aware? Willow Springs invites you on a journey of self-discovery and challenge, where you will feel empowered to notice when a situation becomes dangerous, and you will be tested by your counselors though several awareness activities. Come prepared to learn different styles of martial arts and self-defense. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Green Dragon Patch
Friends & Fun 6 day • $290 • week 3 or 5 It’s all about friendship! You and your friends will visit the relaxation station in the forest as well as visit the camp activity areas where you will try your hand at ceramics, archery, jewelry making, and fiber arts. You and your friends will also get to stay up late and make new friends while telling your own personal story. We’ll make s’mores, cook outdoors and have sleep-in breakfasts. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Finding Common Ground
Gadget Girls 4 day • $205 • week 8 Join us in the woods for four days of science and technology. If you are interested in a career in engineering, design, or the creative side of science then this is your session. You will also shoot an arrow and learn how a robot works. »» Focus: STEM »» Award: Entrepreneur
High Flyers 11 days • $570 • weeks 7 and 8 If you want to challenge yourself and get up in the trees on the high challenge course at Willow Springs, go on a weekend adventure backpacking and camping, and also do the regular camp activities like archery, ceramics and arts, then grab your backpack for an adventure at Willow and beyond! »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: High Flyers Patch
In-SPA-ration 6 day • $290 • week 2 or 6 Want to look and feel your best? Why stay home when you can be at camp having a great time? Come hang out, relax, and do your nails, do a facial, experiment with makeup, learn stress reduction techniques, make your own body glitter and lip gloss or come up with beauty ideas of your own. Try yoga and Pilates, make (and eat!) fruit smoothies, and learn some healthy habits. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Eating for Beauty
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
Discover Aviation I
Music Everywhere
Wheel It
6 day • $290 • week 5 Is music your passion? Do you get caught singing in the shower and tapping your feet at the dinner table? If yes is your answer, come express yourself at Willow Springs. In addition to general camp activities you’ll listen to music, participate in some karaoke and perform on the final week of camp. If you already play a musical instrument, bring it with you! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Cadette Girl Scout Way
6 day • $290 • week 3 In addition to general camp activities, you’ll learn to throw a pot on the wheel, make a pinch pot, a coil pot, try some new sculpting techniques, glaze and fire several pieces, and try all of the tools in Willow’s ceramics studio. You’ll also try out jewelry-making and weaving as you produce awesome works of art that will be showcased in the Willow Springs Art Gallery on the final day of camp! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Wheelin’ It Patch
Ready, Set, Action 6 day • $290 • week 5 It’s time to tell your story! Get ready for this amazing week of the visual arts! You will use whatever you can to re-tell your own story including camera, video, dance, song or the spoken word and put on a performance on the last day of camp. You’ll also play drama games, learn about set and costume design, and learn some new dance moves. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Screenwriter
Up in the Trees 6 day • $290 • week 2, 4 or 6 Spend some time in the trees at Willow Springs! You will spend your days on the low and high elements of the challenge course! Challenge yourself to try something new and have a blast in the process!! In addition to your time spent on the challenge course you will also shoot an arrow, make cool stuff with trees, go on hikes, and spend time in ceramics. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Trees
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Yo-Yo 4 day • $205 • week 1 or 8 6 day • $290 • week 2 or 6 If you’re a girl who knows what she wants, it’s time to be a Yo-Yo girl! This is your chance to design your schedule and set your wakeup time! Spend your morning in ceramics, try archery in the afternoon, and take a night hike after dark. Stay up late, sleep in, cook out, eat in the lodge-you get to do what your group WANTS to do! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Yo-Yo Girl Patch
grades 9-12
(in the fall)
The Tribal Leap
13 day • $590 • weeks 3 and 4 DIY (Do It Yourself) Diva is a NEW program for girls who aren’t afraid of working hard to accomplish amazing things! Join us for two weeks of projects and skill building like no other where you get to decide what you want to do and what you want to learn. You can focus on wood-working and construction, gardening, fashion design, food preparation and canning, weaving, and anything else that you can think of! It’s up to you!!! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Textile Artist
13 day • $590 • weeks 5 and 6 You and a small band of young women will live and work together in a tribe, leaping through the air with ease as your friends cheer you on. You will travel throughout the camp, choosing your own destinations. You will learn how to identify plants, prepare meals and snacks, and plan an overnight hike into the Prescott National Forest. You will have the time of your life making new friends and participating in all the general camp programs including crafts, ceramics, and archery during this two week session. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Tribal Leap
Potter’s Heaven 6 day • $290 • week 2 Come spend the week in the Willow Springs Zuni Ceramics Studio getting your hands dirty! You will be making pinch pots, coil pots, lidded boxes and much more. You will also learn glazing techniques and get many chances to throw on the wheel. In between our time spent in the studio you will also get to participate in general camp program! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Potter
Wheel It II
Willow Springs Dance Crew 6 day • $290 • week 7 You will spend your days getting inspired, learning new styles of dance as well as making your own rhythm instruments. You will learn at least four new styles of dance including line dancing, hip hop and contemporary. You and your crew will work to choreograph a live show on the final day of camp, complete with you adding your own style with a unique costume. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Dance Crew
6 day • $290 • week 7 If you loved learning how to throw a pot on the wheel last summer in Wheel it I, you are ready for more! Meet an artist who will teach you a new clay-working technique as well as offer some tips on how to start your career as an artist. You’ll also work on several more pieces to add to your collection! MUST HAVE TAKEN WHEEL IT. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Keep on Wheelin’ It
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
DIY Diva
overnight camp • prescott, arizona
camp maripai
Camp Maripai is located just outside of Prescott. Nestled in the pines and surrounded by peaks, the camp is at an elevation of 6,000 feet. All girls will receive an earned award during their stay at camp. Girls may have the opportunity to participate in archery, geocaching, hiking, cookouts, arts and crafts, gardening, sports and games, sleeping out under the stars, “all-camp activities” and of course every girl who comes to Camp Maripai can ride a horse! All activities are weather permitting. Please Note: All riding lessons are taught in groups and include 1 hour of ground lesson and 1 hour of riding time, weather permitting, unless otherwise specified. Girls will be divided into rings based on their riding skills and abilities as evaluated by our riding staff.
grades 2-3
(in the fall)
Camp Chemist
Girl Scout Pioneers
6 day • $290 • week 2 or 6 Discover the science all around you! In this session, girls will participate in activities that help them find where science has been hiding right here at camp! Grow rock candy, make your own salad dressing, build a mini rocket, and mix up your own silly putty. Visit the barn for one horseback riding lesson. You’ll also sample other camp activities like games, nature, arts & crafts, and a cookout. »» Focus: STEM »» Award: “Home Scientist” Skill Building Badge
6 day • $345 • week 5 or 7 Great for the returning camper or those with a sense of independence and adventure! Take a step back in time and find out what Girl Scouts is all about. Make butter the same way pioneers did, tie-dye, cook a meal outdoors, make a “Sit-Upon,” and sleep out under the stars one night (weather permitting). Girls will also participate in two riding lessons. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: “Girl Scout Way” Legacy Badge and work on Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
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Splash Camp
4 Day • $210 • week 1 or 8 Perfect for a first overnight camp experience away from home. Enjoy a taste of camp activities including crafts, games, nature, hiking, singing, a cookout, one horseback riding lesson. Discover what camp is all about! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: “Hiker” Skill Building Badge
6 day • $290 • week 3 We don’t have a lake and there isn’t a pool, but you’re sure to get wet and you’re sure to stay cool! Have a water fight in the field, go on a creek walk, snack on some watermelon, make a rainbow, and work on a special project to help teach other campers about saving water! You’ll also participate in one horseback riding lesson. »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Work on the WOW Journey
Pony Tails 4 day • $235 • week 1 or 8 Come experience your first taste of horses! Learn how to lead, mount, dismount, and control your horse at a walk. You’ll also sample other camp activities like games, nature, arts & crafts, and a cookout. Participate in two riding lessons. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
grades 4-5
(in the fall)
Cache in on Adventure
Cowgirl Up
6 day • $290 • week 2 or 6 Map a course and take a journey! Put your navigational skills to the test finding your way around camp and discovering “hidden treasure.” Try your hand at letterboxing and learn how to use a GPS. You’ll also participate in archery, crafts, games, nature, sleep out under the stars one night, and visit the barn for one horseback riding lesson. »» Focus: STEM »» Award: “Geocacher” Skill Building Badge
4 day • $235 • week 1 or 8 Get a taste of camp and our horse program. You’ll enjoy two riding lessons, learning about horse care and basic riding skills. You’ll also sample other camp activities like crafts, archery, and cookout. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
Camping Bits and Pieces 4 day • $210 • week 1 or 8 This session is perfect for your first overnight camp experience away from home. Enjoy a sample of activities including crafts, hiking, archery, nature, cookout, and one horseback riding lesson. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: “Camper” Skill Building Badge
Horsin’ Around 6 day • $345 • week 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Want to learn all about horses? New and Beginning riders join this session for games that will teach you about horses and group riding lessons to learn basic riding skills. Depending on your readiness and comfort level you might even go on a trail ride on the last day. Participate in four riding lessons. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
Maripai Madness
Junior Equestrian
Junior Jive
13 day • $675 • weeks 3 and 4 Interested in spending even more time with the horses at Maripai? Have you already mastered the ability to mount, dismount, and control a horse at a walk? Improve your riding skills, and enjoy two or three trail rides. Play fun games that will teach you how to care for horses, help you understand them, and show you how to build a relationship with a horse. Participate in eight riding lessons. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
6 day • $290 • week 4 or 7 It’s time to energize with the “Get Moving” Journey! Make cool crafts out of recycled items, discover how animals at camp use energy, interview an energy expert, pack an energizing lunch for a half-day hike out of camp, plan a dance party to get the entire camp moving, and more! You’ll also take part in one riding lesson and participate in several archery sessions! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Work on the Get Moving Journey
Outdoor Explorer 6 day • $290 • week 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Try everything that Maripai has to offer including one horseback riding lesson, hiking, geocaching, archery, arts & crafts, and more! Learn how to camp without leaving a trace, take part in Maripai’s compost and garden, go on a nature hike, have a cookout, and sleep under the stars. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: “Camper” Skill Building Badge
grades 6-8
(in the fall)
Hiker Chic
Hold the Reins
6 day • $290 • week 3 Looking for adventure? Maripai has plenty to go around! Learn hiking safety and then hit the trails in and out of camp. Hike out of camp several miles for an overnight at Wolf Creek campground - your camping gear will meet you there! Learn how to use a GPS, practice your outdoor cooking, and try letterboxing. Back in camp, you’ll also have time for archery, arts & crafts, and one horseback riding lesson! »» Focus: Environmental Leadership »» Award: Work towards your “Trailblazing” Skill Builder Badge
4 Day • $235 • week 1 or 8 New to camp? Want to learn about horses? This session is perfect for the older Girl Scout who wants to experience all that camp has to offer. You’ll enjoy two riding lessons learning about horse care and basic riding skills. You’ll also sample other camp activities like crafts, archery, and cookout. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
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Saddle Up
13 day • $675 • week 3 and 4 Designed for intermediate riders. Join us for a 13-day session and learn what it takes to own a horse. Riders must be able to mount, dismount, and control a horse at a walk and trot. Improve riding skills and begin to understand how to influence positive behaviors in horses through trust and understanding. Participate in eight riding lessons. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
6 day • $345 • week 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Whether you are new to horses or continuing on through our Equestrian programs, this session is for you. Learn the basics or continue to improve your riding technique in ring lessons. Take a trail ride, plus enjoy other camp activities like hiking and archery. Participate in four riding lessons. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
Midnight Madness 6 day • $290 • week 4, 5 or 7 Stay up late and sleep the morning away. Explore a whole new Maripai when the sun goes down. Stargaze, play flashlight tag or glow-stick touch football, take a night hike, or watch a midnight movie on the field! Participate in one horseback riding lesson. Enjoy the traditional camp activities during the day, but at night this camp is all yours! »» Focus: STEM »» Award: Work toward your “Night Owl” Skill Builder Badge
grades 9-12
There’s Fun in the Air! 6 day • $290 • week 2 or 6 Take a deep breath, and follow your nose to camp! From the fresh scent of the pines to the aromatic herbs grown in our garden, Maripai is the perfect place to indulge in the senses and waft your way through several activities from the “Breathe” Journey! Take a scent hike, make your own lotion, help out in the herb garden and more! You’ll also get to experience many of camp’s general activities, including one horseback riding lesson. »» Focus: Enviromental Leadership »» Award: Girl Scout Leader In Action Award – a pre-requisite for Program Aid – work on Breathe Journey
(in the fall)
Back in the Saddle
Natural Horsemanship
6 day • $345 • week 6 or 7 Already know the basics of western riding and want to learn more? Girls must be able to mount, dismount, and control their horse at a walk. Participate in four riding lessons; practice controlling your horse as you play games, maneuver an obstacle course, and hit the trail. You will also have time for other camp activities including archery, backpacking, sleeping under the stars, a cookout, and more! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
6 day • $345 • week 5 Natural Horsemanship is a growing trend. Learn how to build a relationship of trust and communication with a horse while interacting with it from the ground through fun games and challenges. Spend one hour at the barn each day; participate in two ground lessons, one bareback riding lesson and explore the forest in and around camp on one trail ride (with saddles). »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
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Hoofbeats
Pack-It Along
Trailblazers
6 day • $565 • week 5 Advanced riders only. Riders must be able to independently groom, saddle, bridle, mount, dismount, and maneuver a horse at a walk, trot, and lope with a balanced seat. Spend a day at Maripai getting prepped and pumped, we’ll test your riding ability in our arenas and then if you’re ready, you’ll head out to spend 3 days on a ranch in Flagstaff riding the mountain trails. Your trip will be led by professional guides from Krazy Horse Ranch. Return to Maripai just in time for the closing banquet and campfire. »» Focus: Healthy Living
13 day • $675 • week 3 and 4 Intermediate and advanced riders only. Want to spend more time on the trail? Brush up on your riding skills, practice your balance with bareback riding, explore the trails around camp, head out for a half day trail ride, and create a performance on horseback for the entire camp! Riders must be able to lead, groom, saddle, mount, dismount, and control a horse at a walk and trot with a balanced seat. You’ll spend more than 13 hours on horseback, weather permitting, plus take part in games and activities on the ground that will help you care for and build relationships with horses. »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Award: Maripai’s Horse Patch Program
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leadership programs Leadership Programs require a separate application (in addition to registration). Please contact the Camp Department at 602.452.7000 or 800.352.6133. (in the fall)
Oxford Leadership Youth Program Willow Springs
4 day • $150 • June 29 - July 2 Have you ever told your story? Do you know what is important to you? What is your spark? Oxford Leadership Academy and Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council bring you an exceptional personal leadership development program. Use reflective practices combined with experiential education to develop your inner leader! You will also participate in traditional camp activities and end your weekend with a “LEAP”A of faith. »» Award: Oxford Leadership Youth Patch
grades 10-12
(in the fall)
Counselor in Training I Willow Springs, Shadow Rim, or Maripai 13 day • $455 • week 5 and 6 Want to work at camp someday? Come join the fun! You’ll learn about leadership, teamwork, child development, and more as you help in units and program areas. Visit other camps in northern Arizona, and start working with younger girls.
grades 11-12
(in the fall)
Counselor In Training II
Willow Springs, Shadow Rim, or Maripai
$235 • three week session – weeks 2, 3 and 4 If you have completed CIT 1 then you may be ready for CIT 2. Depending on your interests and strengths, you will choose a specific area to focus, and further your leadership, teamwork, and teaching skills within that area. Learn how to develop and deliver program, complete a service project, and spend your time doing whatever it is that you love most at camp! »» Prerequisite: CIT 1
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grades 9-12
Council’s Own Counselor In Training III Willow Springs, Shadow Rim, or Maripai
$35 • week long sessions – choose the week If you have completed CIT 1 and CIT 2/WIT 2 then you must be ready for CIT 3! This extension of the CIT program allows girls to work in units alongside counselors or specialize in select program areas like Archery, Canoeing or even the Barn! You can intern for one week or the entire summer. The first week is $35 – additional weeks are FREE! If interested contact the camp director – For Shadow Rim: Rebecca “Glowie” Moody at rebeccamoody@girlscoutsaz.org; for Willow Springs: Michelle “Juniper” Keefer at mkeefer@girlscoutsaz.org; and for Maripai: Crystal “Kitty” Kilkenny at ckilkenny@girlscoutsaz.org »» Prerequisite: CIT 1 and CIT 2/WIT
Wrangler in Training Maripai
$455 • three week session – weeks 2, 3 and 4 Do you want to work with kids and horses in the future? If you have completed CIT 1 and are interested in becoming a riding instructor, this is the perfect program. Girls enrolled in the WIT program must have advanced riding abilities and horsemanship experience. You must be able to independently saddle, bridle, groom, and control your horse at a walk, trot, and lope with a balanced seat. If you are unable to pass the riding test we reserve the right to place you into our CIT II program. WIT is a leadership program, not a riding program. Spend three weeks learning how to prepare and teach ground lessons and arena lessons for younger girls. Complete a horse related service project, and take part in an all-day trail ride. Help saddle, groom, feed, and care for the horses. »» Prerequisite: CIT 1
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family events shadow rim ranch Me and My Gal
willow springs program center Me and My Gal – Llama Tales grades k-8 • June 8-10 • $100/person Come to a fun-filled weekend at camp with your favorite female adult (mom, aunt, grandmother, or mentor over the age of 18 years of age). There are many characters and stories at Willow Springs and we invite you to explore the forest and learn something new. You will go on hikes, create art projects and try to solve the case of the missing Llama. Girls in grades 4 and above will become archers and get to shoot an arrow. Girls grades k-3 will spend time in the wild garden. »» Patch: Me and My Gal
Me and My Pal – Superhero grades k-8 • July 20-22 • $100/person Come to a fun-filled weekend at camp with your favorite male adult (dad, uncle, grandfather, or mentor over the age of 18 years of age). It’s time to dust off your superhero costume and head to camp! You and your daughter will solve mysteries, learn how to “battle” other superheroes, hike, explore Willow Springs, build your own secret lair and cook in the outdoors. A weekend of superhero power will be put to the test on the final night. »» Patch: Me and My Pal Patch
Family Camp – Forest Quest grades k-12 • June 15-17 • $100/person (Children 4 and under are free) Bring your family and sleep in your very own cabin...your home away from home! We will make s’mores, tell stories around the campfire, go on hikes, and learn how to stay safe in the forest. On our final evening together we will host a family talent show! Bring your whole family to camp! »» Patch: Me and My Family
camp maripai Family Camp at Camp Maripai June 8-10 or July 6-8 or July 20-22 • $100/person (Children 4 and under are free) Family Camp is an opportunity for families to journey to Camp Maripai and enjoy a summer camp experience together. Activities will include archery, arts and crafts, hiking, games, songs, and more! Trail rides and arena lessons will be offered for those meeting the age requirements, and for our younger guests there will be an opportunity to interact with the horses from the ground. Each family will be housed in their own rustic cabin, with separate bathhouses for males and females.
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for more information and to register online visit www.girlscoutsaz.org
grades 1-8 • June 15-17 or July 6-8 • $100/person Come to a fun-filled weekend at camp with your favorite female adult (mom, aunt, grandmother, or mentor over the age of 18 years of age). Enjoy arts and crafts, canoeing, climbing, heritage, creek walking and more! You will receive a special Me and My Gal Shadow Rim Patch for attending.
troop programs shadow rim ranch Summer Action grades 1-5 • $100/person • June 5-7, June 10-12, June 13-15, June 24-26, June 27-29, July 22-24, July 25-27 or July 29-31 Enjoy the full camp experience with your troop! You and your troop will get to enjoy climbing, a creek walk, canoeing, arts and crafts and heritage. For those in grades 4 and above, you will also get to enjoy archery under the guidance of our experienced staff. You will live in a cabin unit, all meals are included and your troop will come away with the Summer Action Patch.
Core Camp grades 4-8 • June 22-24 • $65/person Want to spend a weekend at camp with your troop? Shadow Rim and a few of its trained counselors will provide daytime program as well as an evening campfire (troops, come prepared with a song to teach and a skit!). Your troop will get to utilize all their outdoor skills (or at least practice them) by preparing all your own meals! You will receive a special Shadow Rim Core Camp patch for attending.
willow springs program center Troop Camp I – The Way of the Scout grades k-5 • June 22-24 • $100/person Join us for a weekend going back to the basics of what makes Scouting awesome. We will cook outdoors, sing songs, learn new games and spend most of our time in the outdoors! The Willow Springs staff will design and teach program for your troops that meet requirements for outdoor related badges while also allowing a lot of time for our famous camp activities. Garden time for girls grades k-3 and challenge course for girls grades 4-5. »» Patch: Troop Camp Willow Springs
Troop Camp II – Challenges and Choices grades 6-12 • July 13-15 • $100/person The great outdoors are calling you and your troop for a weekend full of new experiences and awesome challenges. The Willow Springs staff will design and teach programs for your troops while also allowing a lot of time for our famous camp activities such as archery, teambuilding, ceramics and challenge course! »» Patch: Troop Camp Willow Springs
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Willow Action grades k-5 • July 22-24 or July 25-27 • $100/person Troop leaders and troops are invited to summer camp! Bring your daypacks and enjoy the wonderful forest while exploring trails, working on badges and taking a night hike where you learn about the stars. Willow Springs staff will assist you in planning your program and will serve as your “library” of resources. You will eat in the dining hall, cook out two meals, and be a part of your own cabin unit. »» Patch: Willow Action 2012
camp maripai Summer Action at Maripai grades k-12 • July 29 - August 1 • $100/person Is your troop looking for a fun camping adventure this summer without having to load the car up with trained adults, tents, tons of food and games? We will provide lodging, food and programming. This includes archery, arts and crafts, hiking, outdoor cooking, and one riding lesson. Troops will earn the Summer Action Patch. Adults do not need outdoor or first aid training to attend. *Girls younger than 2nd grade will interact with horses from the ground only. Girls younger than 9 will not participate in archery.
weekend programs willow springs program center Daisy Weekend – Stories and Songs grades k-1 • June 29 - July 1 • $100/person Calling all Daisies! Join us at Willow Springs where you will paint a mural, go for hikes and scavenger hunts and make new friends. You’ll also cook outdoors, make s’mores, sing camp songs and visit the magical Outdoor Play Space! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Patch: Daisy Weekend
Junior Forest Rangers grades 4-5 • July 6-8 • $100/person Join us for a weekend in the woods at Willow Springs! You’ll get moving on the low challenge course, shoot an arrow and make a clay tile. You’ll also cook outdoors, make s’mores, make new friends and sing camp songs! »» Focus: Healthy Living »» Patch: Junior Forest Rangers
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register online @ girlscoutsaz.org!
summer camp 2012!
119 E Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85004
PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT NO. 974
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