2025 Summer Camp Program Guide by GSCP2P

Choose Your Own Adventure 2025 Summer Camp PROGRAM GUIDE

Dear GSCP2P Family, Our hearts go out to those in central and western North Carolina whose lives were impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. As our communities continue to recover, please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We would like to provide an update that during the storm, Camp Ginger Cascades and Camp Pisgah sustained significant, but reparable damage. Both of these properties are on the mend as we put a great deal of time and effort into repairs and updates.

However, due to damage from the hurricane, we have made the decision to host all six weeks of our summer camp programming at Keyauwee Program Center for Summer 2025. As always, our first priority is to ensure that we are providing a safe program for our Girl Scouts that we know we can deliver on. Given the uncertain timeline of recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, this is the best way for us to offer programs with 100% certainty for our members.

We know that many of our Girl Scouts need camp now more than ever, so GSCP2P will be offering transportation assistance from Asheville and Hickory to make sure every member has access to our summer camp programs this year. Stay tuned for more details after the new year.

We are looking forward to another amazing summer at camp – we hope to see you there!

Get ready for an adventure at summer camp!

Keyauwee Program Center is an ACA accredited facility in rural Randolph County, NC, that has been serving Girl Scouts since 1945. Our facilities include a modern, airconditioned dining hall, junior Olympic swimming pool, climbing wall, low and high ropes courses, archery range, a lake for boating and so much more!

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Your summer camp price is “all-inclusive!” The price of camp includes all meals and accommodations, patch, T-shirt and parent access to an online photo service.

Summer camp registration opens on December 2, 2024! Register by scanning the QR code or by visiting bit.ly/3R5CbYu.

Let’s all go outside!

Camp is for all girls and Girl Scouts, and we have programming for every age level. If you are not a current Girl Scout member, you can still attend camp! Enjoy an adventure-filled summer and gain an annual Girl Scout membership, which will give you access to local opportunities, council programs and more Girl Scout fun!

Daisies: Grades K - 1

Brownies: Grades 2 - 3

Juniors: Grades 4 - 5

Cadettes: Grades 6 - 8

Seniors: Grades 9 - 10

Ambassadors: Grades 11 - 12

Girl Scouts do more than just have fun! Our programming is designed to help girls grow and benefit through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The five outcomes in our program model can be applied to the outdoors and beyond!

Strong Sense of Self

At camp, Girl Scouts are encouraged to try new activities and practice their skills. Campers have the freedom to choose extra activity rotations to add to their daily schedule.

Healthy Relationships

In a group living setting like camp, conflict can happen. When it does, our trained counselors discuss any disagreements with campers and help them solve their conflict constructively.

Challenge Seeking

At camp, our staff instructors are trained to supervise their specialty area and engage campers in healthy risk taking. Girl Scouts can try “challenge by choice” in an encouraging, uplifting environment.

Positive Values

At camp, we recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law each morning at a flag ceremony and ask campers to consider the Law during conflicts. Campers learn to share responsibility in keeping their living area clean and assisting in cleaning areas shared by all campers during daily “kapers.”

Community Problem Solving

As part of our group living environment at camp, campers create their own rules for their groups with the guidance of our counselors.

What To Expect

Meals: All meals and snacks are provided at camp. Meals are communal, familystyle experiences supervised by staff. We strive to make all meals tasty, balanced and camper-friendly. We employ a kitchen team of trained chefs and helpers who prepare most food from scratch. Accommodations are made for dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc.). We do not encourage “try it bites” or the “clean plate club,” but rather allow campers to eat what and how much they like. Alternatives like Sunbutter and jelly sandwiches, cereal and salad bar are always available in addition to the primary meal. We are a nut and shellfish free facility and are happy to accommodate most food allergies.

Lodging: Depending on the session and age level of your camper, sleeping arrangements vary, but always include a comfortable bed and protection from the elements. Camper accommodation consists of lodge-style housing with bunk beds for Brownies, small cabins for Juniors and fully screened platform tents with metal roofs for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. All beds have mattresses that fit twin size sheets and campers are housed in groups of 4–20 campers, with staff members either sleeping in a connected room or in separate accommodations nearby. Wherever they lay their head, Girl Scout camp staff will be there to ensure your camper has everything they need to get a good night’s rest. Bathrooms and showers are located either in the same building or in a central shower house just a short walk away from your camper’s accommodations. All bathing facilities are equipped with sinks, flush toilets and hot showers and have individual stalls to respect and protect campers’ privacy.

16 campers per room

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4 campers per cabin

4 campers per tent

LODGE UNITS: Bunkhouse

CABIN UNITS: Apache, Caraway, Chippewa, Comanche

PLATFORM TENT UNITS: Concho, Creek, PeeDee and Saponi

Who We Serve at Camp: Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont values the religious, racial and gender diversity our members bring to camp and strives to provide all campers with positive outdoor experiences that serve their unique needs. Our summer camp programs welcome all girls and Girl Scouts, including cisgender girls, transgender girls and non-binary or gender non-conforming youth. We train our staff to ensure that every camper feels like they belong at camp!

Health and Safety: Keeping campers safe is our number one priority at camp. All three of our camp properties are accredited by the American Camp Association, a national organization that sets high standards for the health and safety of campers and staff and the delivery of quality programming. In addition to meeting the established standards for health, safety, program and personnel criteria set by federal, state and local governments, our camps meet the standards set by Girl Scouts of the USA. Our staff also go through rigorous pre-camp training to ensure they are equipped to handle the physical, mental and emotional needs of campers. All staff are trained in First Aid/CPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid, emergency procedures, homesickness, conflict resolution and more.

Technology at Camp: Summer camp is an opportunity for campers to be unplugged from normal, everyday devices and experience the magic of nature without the influence of technology. Campers are not allowed to have cell phones or other electronic devices on camp property.

Parent Photograph Portal: We know how much fun your camper has with us and understand you’re excited for us to share photos of your camper’s experience with you. While we do our best to take photos, our top priority is making sure your camper is having the best camp experience possible. Photos will be posted to our password-secured parent portal. Camp staff will not interrupt our campers’ experience to take photos, nor will we force campers to be in photos if they don’t want to be photographed. Some photos may be occasionally featured on our social media and marketing materials. Campers will receive a photo opt-out bracelet if they do not want to be publicly featured.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose Your Own Adventure allows campers to engage in a variety of activities during their week at camp. This allows them to try something new or further develop their skills in a favorite pastime. Each week is full of favorite traditional camp activities, like swimming, archery, boating and campfires PLUS an opportunity to choose from a variety of new sessions that may include visiting the barn, participating in sports and games, learning new crafting skills, hanging out in a hammock, activities related to the week’s theme and so much more!

For traditional Choose Your Own Adventure sessions, campers will participate in morning activities with their unit, then have a schedule of activities to choose from in the afternoon.

NEW THIS YEAR

Our new session, Horse Sampler, gives campers an introduction to equine activities. They will spend three half days at the barn taking two riding lessons and participating in a Friday fun activity with the horses.

This summer we will be offering a $50 Multi-Week Discount for campers that come for two or more weeks of programs! Families will pay full price for their first week of camp, then each additional week will have $50 off!

We are expanding our horse program to include more campers! All Brownies will tour the barn, meet the horses and have the opportunity to ride a horse. We have Junior and Cadette Sampler programs where campers will have the opportunity to ride twice and spend another half day at the barn participating in a fun activity. The rest of the camp units will have the choice to schedule a barn tour or an Equine Assisted Learning activity. We have two career-focused horse camps, Veterinary Explorers and Collegiate Equestrian and both groups will be taking field trips. This summer, all of our horse camps are the same price as a typical week of overnight camp, so, if your camper wants to try a horse camp, this is the year!

If you know that horses are the adventure you would choose, sessions like Artistic Equestrian, A Horse of My Own and Horseback Archery will have you spending half of the day at the barn.

Additionally, most of our Trading Post merchandise will be available for pre-purchase online and will be shipped to you before you even arrive at camp! The Trading Post will be open for campers and families on Sundays at check in! Due to these changes the Trading Post will not be open during the week for campers to shop or at check out on Fridays.

Since we are only able to offer overnight camp at Keyauwee Program Center this summer, we will be offering transportation assistance from the Asheville and Hickory Service Centers! Stay tuned for more information.

We will now be requiring a Camp Physical performed by your Primary Care Provider before camp. You can find the new Camp Physical form for your PCP to sign, along with our other precamp paperwork, in Campwise.

OVERNIGHT SESSIONS AT A GLANCE

Stage Stars Mini Session (grades 2 - 3)

Stage Stars (grades 4 - 12)

Junior Horse Sampler (grades 4 - 5)

A Horse of My Own (grades 6 - 8)

RIIT

Renaissance Revival Mini Session (grades 2 - 3)

Renaissance Revival (grades 4 - 12)

Junior Horse Sampler (grades 4 - 5)

Horseback Archery (grades 6 - 12)

Venture Out (grades 6 - 8)

CIT 1 (week 1 of 2)

RIIT

World Wanderers Mini Session (grades 2 - 3)

World Wanderers (grades 4 - 12)

Artistic Equestrian (grades 4 - 5)

Cadette Horse Sampler (grades 6 - 8)

Spirit of Adventure (grades 9 - 12)

CIT 1 (week 2 of 2)

RIIT

Magic and Mysteries Mini Session (grades 2 - 3)

Magic and Mysteries (grades 4 - 12)

Junior Horse Sampler (grades 4 - 5)

A Horse of My Own (grades 6 - 8)

Spirit of Adventure (grades 9 - 12)

RIIT

Woodland Wonders (grades 2 - 12)

Veterinary Explorers (grades 4 - 5)

Horseback Archery (grades 6 - 12)

Venture Out (grades 6 - 8)

CIT 2 (week 1 of 2)

RIIT

Marvelous Makers (grades 2 - 12)

Artistic Equestrian (grades 4 - 5)

Collegiate Equestrian (grades 6 - 12)

CIT 2 (week 2 of 2)

RIIT

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:30 a.m. Wake Up

8:15 a.m. Flag Ceremony

8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:30 a.m. - Noon Unit Activity Blocks

Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch

1 - 2 p.m. Feet on Bed (FOB) Rest Period

2:30 - 3:45 p.m. & 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Choose Your Own Adventure

6 - 7 p.m. Dinner

7 - 8:30 p.m. All-Camp Activities

9 p.m. Showers & Bed

THEME THURSDAYS

On Thursdays, we wear the theme! Whether you want to dress up all day or just for dinner, campers and staff are encouraged to show their spirit on Thursdays. All clothing for Theme Thursday should follow the normal guidelines for camp attire- make sure it is both comfortable and appropriate for camp activities!

Here are some outfit ideas to get you started:

JUNE 19 Stage Stars

T-shirts featuring your favorite singer/ band, musical or movie. For dinner, consider dressing up in red-carpet style!

JUNE 26 Renaissance Revival

Let yourself be inspired by fantasy, medieval and renaissance style. Cloaks, tunics and leggings, tall boots, long skirts and blouses, floral crowns or tiaras would be good ideas.

JULY 3 World Wanderers

T-shirts featuring a city or country you’d like to visit. Or, dress up like your version of a tourist: will you be tacky or glamorous?

JULY 17 Magic and Mysteries

T-shirts showing your appreciation for other Wizarding schools or their houses. At dinnertime, you might want to change into more formal wizard attire or something you might wear to the Yule Ball.

JULY 24 Woodland Wonders

T-shirts with nature inspiration! For dinner, consider dressing up like a fairy, woodland creature or fairytale character.

JULY 31 Magnificent Makers

Let’s get creatively colorful and dress in your unit’s theme color: Brownies: purple, Juniors: green, Cadettes: blue, Seniors & Ambassadors: yellow, CITs & RIITs: red, Artistic or Collegiate Equestrian: orange.

Sunday Drop Off

1 - 5 p.m.

Wednesday (Brownie mini camp) & Friday Pick Up 3:45 p.m.

Paying For Camp

Sweet Savings with Cookie Dough

Did you earn Cookie Dough by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program? Use it to help pay for camp! You can send in a request to redeem your Cookie Dough to info@girlscoutsp2p.org after you register for your camp program.

Save with the Early Bird Discount

Save $50 on any full-week overnight camp when you register by January 31.

Financial Aid Available

Don’t let finances keep your camper at home! Once you register for a program and pay a $50 deposit, you will have access to our online financial aid application. Receiving financial aid is confidential. Our camp staff do not know who receives financial assistance.

Mark Your Calendar

DECEMBER 2

Summer Camp Registration Opens

Financial Aid Applications Open TOLP Applications Open

JANUARY 31

Last Day for Early Bird Discount TOLP Application Deadline

MARCH 9

Keyauwee Program Center Open House

APRIL 3

Virtual Summer Camp Q&A Session

MAY 31

Final Camp Payments Due

JUNE 15

First Day of Summer Camp

Summer camp registration opens on December 2, 2024! Register by scanning the QR code or by visiting bit.ly/3R5CbYu.

CAMPER READINESS QUIZ

1. Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend’s house without missing your family or feeling sad and lonely?

2. Can you wash and brush your own hair?

3. Can you make your own bed and keep track of your own things?

4. Would you be okay walking to a nearby building to use the bathroom at night?

5. Would you be okay staying in a tent/ cabin with other Girl Scouts, knowing your counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?

6. Can you see bugs or mice without jumping on a chair and screaming?

7. Can you survive a few days without a tablet, TV, video games or cell phone?

8. Are you willing to help with camp chores such as sweeping, setting tables and picking up trash?

9. Will you try new foods

than what you are willing to eat at home?

10. Do you like to try new things?

11. Do you easily make new friends and warm up to new environments?

12. Do you enjoy participating in group activities?

13. Do you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, playing outside, sleeping in a tent and listening to nature?

14. Can you live by the Girl Scout Law and Promise?

15. Are you really excited to go to camp?

Camper Quiz Results

15 - 25: A summer day camp or trying one overnight or weekend program at camp during the year is perfect for you. Get ready for overnight camp next year by attending a camp experience with your troop or favorite adult.

26 - 35: You’re confident and ready to give camp a try! This summer, try a summer camp mini session or a full week overnight camp with a buddy.

36 - 45: If you’re not already a camping pro, you are going to be a natural! You love adventure, trying new things and making new friends. It sounds like you are ready to take one or more full week overnight camps this year!

CAREGIVER READINESS QUIZ

1. Can you relax and enjoy yourself when your child sleeps over at a friend’s house?

2. Would you be okay communicating with your child only by mail?

3. Are you prepared to be away from your child for several days?

4. Are you willing to entrust camp staff with the care of your child?

5. Are you comfortable with your child playing in a rustic outdoor setting where they may get dirty and it may rain?

6. Would you be willing to work with your child so they will be ready for camp (i.e. coping with being homesick, keeping track of their own things, using their camping gear)?

7. Are you confident in your child’s ability to wash and brush their own hair?

8. Are you confident in your child’s ability to sleep in a tent/cabin with other Girl Scouts, knowing that counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?

9. Are you confident in your child’s ability to eat new foods that they haven’t tried before?

10. Are you confident in your child’s ability to meet new friends and accept others who are different from them?

11. Are you confident in your child’s ability to follow instructions given by counselors?

12. Are you confident in your child’s ability to ask for help if they need it?

13. Are you confident in your child’s ability to have fun?

Caregiver Quiz Results

13- 19: Your child and you may not be quite ready for overnight camp. Consider attending a weekend event, family fun day or a one-night camp experience together. Coming to camp with your child for a program or event is a great way to prepare them for overnight camp next summer.

20 - 29: You’re ready to send your child to overnight camp! Start with a mini session if you’re still not sure.

30 - 39: You’ve done this before, haven’t you? You are confident in your child’s abilities and willing to help them prepare for camp. You and your child are ready for them to attend one or more full weeks of overnight camp!

Enjoy camp this spring!

Join us at these upcoming camp experiences or check the calendar at www.girlscoutsp2p.org to find more events.

JANUARY 9

Virtual: Teen Outdoor Leadership Program Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session about our Teen Outdoor Leadership Program! You will have the opportunity to learn more about our Counselor-InTraining (CIT) program at summer camp, as well as our spring and fall events. You will also get to speak with our Outdoor team and ask all of your burning questions about the program.

FEBRUARY 22

Riding-Instructor-In-Training Orientation

The Riding-Instructor-In-Training (RIIT) program is a leadership and horsemanship development opportunity for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Throughout the year, RIITs log their volunteer hours and have an opportunity to exchange those hours for riding and other RIIT-only opportunities.

MARCH 8

Keyauwee Camp Work Day

Spend the day with other camp lovers and have lunch on us as we prepare for summer camp! Help with projects like trail maintenance, painting and more.

MARCH 9

Keyauwee Program Center Open House

Thinking of registering for Summer Camp 2025? This is the perfect opportunity for families to get a firsthand look at our beautiful facilities, meet our friendly staff and ask your summer camp questions. Whether you’re a returning camper or considering camp for the first time, our Open House is the perfect way to get a feel for the camp experience. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!

MARCH

22-23

Teen Outdoor Leadership Summit

Join us at Keyauwee Program Center for the Teen Outdoor Leadership Summit! Counselors-In-Training will be able to meet and connect with fellow members of the program and learn about what they can expect from their summer as a CIT, while enjoying all the beauty and fun that camp has to offer!

APRIL 6

Camp Ginger Cascades Family Fun Day

Tentative and based on hurricane recovery progress

Experience a fun day full of activities including arts and crafts, climbing wall, archery, boating and more! Come as a family or bring your whole troop.

MAY 4

Camp Pisgah Family Fun Day

Tentative and based on hurricane recovery progress

Experience a fun day full of activities including arts and crafts, climbing wall, archery, boating and more! Come as a family or bring your whole troop.

JUNE 8

Keyauwee Program Center Family Fun Day

Meet our summer staff and experience all of the program areas that will be open during summer camp! Take a dip in the pool, meet the horses at Circle C Equestrian Center or try out other favorite activities like arts and crafts, climbing wall, archery, boating and more! Come as a family or bring your whole troop.

JOIN OUR TEAM - WORK AT SUMMER CAMP!

Join our team and make camp magic with us! Housing and food are covered, which means more of your paycheck in your pocket.

Check out our available positions and apply at bit.ly/3BeEDCe.

MEET OUR HERD

SPRINGER

Circle C Equestrian Center, located inside of Keyauwee Program Center, also offers weekly riding lessons as well as individual and troop programs throughout the year. Contact circlec@girlscoutsp2p.org for more information about our equestrian programs for Girl Scouts and the broader community.

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Summer 2025 Overnight Programs

Stage Stars

Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JUNE 15 - 18

Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JUNE 15 - 20

Unleash your inner performer and get ready to shine! Stage Stars week will feature all things dramatic, with opportunities to sing, dance and act your way around camp. The week wraps up with a campfire performance showcasing our talented campers & staff!

Cost: $350 (Mini Session) $650 (Full Week)

Renaissance Revival

Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JUNE 22 - 25

Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JUNE 22 - 27

Journey back in time as you immerse yourself in activities from the “days of yore.” Try your hand at arts and crafts of the period, investigate STEM concepts and engage in a variety of sports and games that were popular hundreds of years ago.

Cost: $350 (Mini Session) $650 (Full Week)

World Wanderers

Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JUNE 29 - JULY 2

Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JUNE 29 - JULY 4

Prepare to embark on a global adventure without leaving camp. In addition to all your favorite camp activities, this week will offer opportunities to explore elements of culture from around the world through stories, songs, games and cuisine.

Cost: $350 (Mini Session) $650 (Full Week)

Magic and Mysteries

Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JULY 13 - 16

Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JULY 13 - 18

Your letter has arrived, and it’s time to report to the Wizarding School of Keyauwee! You’ll spend your week studying plants, potions and many more magical mysteries during this long-awaited camp session. Don’t worry- there will be plenty of time for regular camp fun, too.

Cost: $350 (Mini Session) $650 (Full Week)

Woodland Wonders

Full Week (Grades 2 - 12): JULY 20 - 25

Enter an enchanted realm of fairies and natural wonder! Spend time among the trees and waterways of camp as we incorporate forests, fairies and fun into all our camp activities. Get ready to experience nature in a whimsical way!

Cost: $650

Magnificent Makers

Full Week (Grades 2 - 12): JULY 27 - AUGUST 1

Bring all your ideas and creativity to this hands-on week of making and crafting! In addition to all the regular camp activities, you’ll have lots of opportunities to engage in a wide variety of arts and crafts as well as STEAM projects.

Cost: $650

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS FOR OLDER CAMPERS

Venture Out

Full Week (Grades 6 - 8): JUNE 22 - JUNE 27 OR JULY 20 - 25

If you’re an adventure-seeker, then Venture Out is your chance to challenge yourself in new ways at camp! Learn to navigate with a map and compass, cook on a backpacking stove and take an overnight backpacking trek while you also enjoy the climbing wall, stand-up paddleboarding and everything else camp has to offer! This session is intended for campers who are comfortable in the outdoors and have prior camping experience. All necessary equipment will be provided, but campers should make sure they have a sleeping bag.

Cost: $650

Spirit of Adventure

Full Week (Grades 9 - 12): JUNE 29 - JULY 4 OR JULY 13 - 18

Get ready to chase the “Spirit of Adventure,” wherever it may take you! Spend your first few days at camp brushing up on your paddle skills in Lake Early, then head out to a local river where you will canoe or kayak on flat water to a private island for a night of primitive camping. There will be plenty of time to enjoy lots of your favorite adventures at camp as well! This session is intended for campers who are comfortable in the outdoors and have prior camping experience. Campers must be able to pass the green-level swim test (swim 50 meters and tread water for at least one minute) in order to participate in this program. All necessary equipment will be provided, but campers should make sure they have a sleeping bag.

Cost: $725

Summer 2025 Overnight Horse Programs

Register for a horse camp session at Keyauwee Program Center to experience traditional camp activities and daily horse activities at Circle C Equestrian Center!

Junior Horse Sampler

JUNE 15 - 20 OR JUNE 22 - 27 OR JULY 13 - JULY 18

Grades 4 - 5

Having a hard time choosing between a week of overnight traditional or horse camp? Then this program is for you! In addition to all the exciting activities camp has to offer, you will spend three half days at the barn taking two riding lessons and participating in a Friday fun activity with the horses.

Cost: $650

Artistic Equestrian

JUNE 29 - JULY 4 OR JULY 27 - AUGUST 1

Grades 4 - 5

Do you love horses and art? Enjoy a week of riding lessons for all levels of riders, trail riding, horsemanship lessons and unique horse-themed arts and crafts. Plus, spend the week exploring all the other activities camp has to offer.

Cost: $650

Veterinary Explorers

JULY 20 - 25

Grades 4 - 5

This program is perfect for future aspiring veterinarians! Spend half of each day at the barn learning how to recognize and what to do for common equine and household pet emergencies. This program includes hands-on practice, tours of a small and large animal veterinary practice and visiting with veterinary medical professionals. This is a predominately veterinary career-themed program and will include one horseback riding opportunity, plus exploring all the other activities camp has to offer.

Cost: $650

A Horse of My Own

JUNE 15 - 20 OR JULY 13 - 18

Grades 6 - 8

Have you ever wanted a horse of your own? This is the perfect program for riders of all levels to see what it takes to be a future horse owner. Campers will be matched with a horse and spend the week getting to know their horse, setting riding goals and learning what a horse needs for daily care. Plus, spend the week exploring all the other amazing activities camp has to offer.

Cost: $650

Cadette Horse Sampler

JUNE 29 - JULY 4

Grades 6 - 8

Cost: $650

Horseback Archery

JUNE 22 - 27 OR JULY 20 - 25

Grades 6 - 12

Join us for an exciting week of Horseback Archery where you will earn all three of the Horseback Archery patches! You will also be inducted into the Hoof and Arrow club which makes you eligible to join us year-round for Horseback Archery practice and events. Plus, spend the week exploring all the other activities camp has to offer!

Cost: $650

Collegiate Equestrian

JUNE 29 - JULY 4

Grades 6 - 12

Did you know that you can go to school for horses? You can! Spend the week with us exploring the different horsecentered degrees that you can earn just in North Carolina alone. Campers will split their time at the barn between riding and barn lesson activities related to Equine degrees offered, plus exploring all the other activities camp has to offer. The week will also include a field trip to a college with an equine degree program.

Cost: $650

Leadership Programs

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Teen Outdoor Leadership Program (TOLP)

Are you an aspiring camp counselor or an older camper looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Apply to our Teen Outdoor Leadership Program (TOLP)! TOLP expands the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program from a summer camp experience to a year-round leadership development program. In addition to the summer CIT program, TOLP offers the Teen Outdoor Leadership Summit in the spring and the Teen Outdoor Leadership Conference in the fall!

Admission into TOLP is a prerequisite for CIT I & II programs. Applications are due by Friday, January 31. You will receive a direct link to register for CIT I or CIT II after application decisions have been made in mid-February.

Learn more about TOLP and apply by scanning the QR code or by visiting bit.ly/3waZcOl.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) I

JUNE 22 - 27 & JUNE 29 - JULY 4

Grade 11, $875

This two-week opportunity is for campers who are ready to begin the pathway to camp leadership at overnight camp. During their first week, Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will have training on topics such as introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, age and social characteristics of younger campers, essential skills needed to be a great counselor and how to lead songs and games. During their second week, CITs will split their time between training sessions and shadowing camp staff working with younger campers. They will observe the unit and program staff, evaluate experiences and receive guidance from the CIT Coordinator as they assist in units. During both weeks, CITs will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Coordinator, while building teamwork skills and observing unit staff.

IMPORTANT: CITs will need to be picked up on Friday like any other camper for both weeks of their stay. CITs will not be staying at camp the weekend between their two weeks at camp.

PREREQUISITE: Program Aide Award or six volunteer hours working with younger girls AND admission into the Teen Outdoor Leadership Program by application.

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COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) II

JULY 20 - 25 & JULY 27 - AUGUST 1

Grade 12, $875

This two-week opportunity is for the aspiring summer camp counselor. During their first week, CITs will spend nights in their own unit and will split their time between training sessions with the CIT Coordinator and shadowing camp staff working with younger campers. While shadowing, they will observe unit and program staff, evaluate experiences and receive guidance from the CIT Coordinator as they assist in units. During their second week, CITs will become Junior Counselors and spend their days working with a group of younger campers, taking an active role in leading them. During both weeks, CITs will spend nights in their own units and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Coordinator, while building teamwork skills and observing unit staff.

IMPORTANT: CITs will need to be picked up on Friday like any other camper for both weeks of their stay. CITs will not be staying at camp the weekend between their two weeks at camp.

PREREQUISITE: CIT I and admission into the Teen Outdoor Leadership Program by application.

Riding-Instructor-In-Training (RIIT)

Full Week ($160): JUNE 15 - 20 OR JUNE 22 - 27 OR JUNE 29 - JULY 4 OR JULY 13 - 18 OR JULY 20 - 25 OR JULY 27 - AUGUST 1

Unleash your potential as a Riding-Instructor-InTraining (RIIT) as you discover the art of instructing others on leading, riding and horse care. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop your own riding skills and expand your horse knowledge. With us, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop your riding skills and expand your horse knowledge. Plus, you’ll make lifelong friends who share your passion for horses.

PREREQUISITE: This program is for currents RIITs who have volunteered 24 hours or four Saturdays at Circle C Equestrian Center in the 2024 - 2025 year. Application and interview required. Please e-mail circlec@girlscoutsp2p.org for more information.

Day Camp

Join us from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for a day camp experience in a community near you!

Adventure Day Camp

Departs daily from the Greensboro Service Center: JUNE 23 - JUNE 27

Grades 6 - 12

Join us for the ultimate summer adventure where each day brings a new destination and a fresh experience! At this day camp for middle and high schoolers, you’ll meet up each morning with fellow campers and head out on thrilling excursions to exciting locations. From the rush of whitewater rafting, to exploring treetops on a high-ropes challenge course, to the excitement of gliding through the city on a Segway tour, every day is packed with fun.

Cost: $550

Community Day Camp

Gastonia: JUNE 23 - 27 OR JULY 7 - 11

Winston-Salem: JULY 14 - 18

Greensboro: JULY 21 - 25

Grades 1 - 5

Get ready for a week bursting with excitement, discovery and thrilling challenges at our day camp! Each day takes campers on an exhilarating journey to a new world, where they can let their imaginations run wild and dive into their spirit of adventure.

Cost: $280

Troop Camping

Take your troop on unique adventures this summer! Reserve lodging and work with local vendors to give your troop an experience they’ll never forget! Please contact vendors directly to reserve activities and adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines.

If you have any questions, contact a member of our Customer Care Team at 800672-2148 or info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

Before a troop can stay overnight on camp property in a self-contained facility (lodge style, everyone in the same building), someone in the troop must complete the Overnight and Activity License found online in gsLearn. You will not be able to build fires, make s’mores or cook over a campfire with the Overnight & Activity License.

In order to build a fire and cook marshmallows or a meal, pitch and sleep in tents OR to camp at a non-council facility at a established campsite with access to running water, bath house facility and a designated fire ring, a Basic Camping Skills License is required. Earn it by first obtaining an Overnight and Activity License and then attending the Basic Camping Skills course.

Troops planning to camp in a nonestablished or primitive camp site (a site without access to running water, no bathhouse facility and/or does not have and established fire ring) need a Primitive Camping License. You must obtain the Overnight and Activity License and Basic Camping Skills License before taking the Primitive Camping License course.

Troop Camping Guide

View our Troop Camping Guide for more information on camp activities, amenities and troop camping procedures at bit.ly/3qPROsJ.

Staff position descriptions and applications are available at bit.ly/3K3cwKw .

Work at camp!

Camp is for all girls and Girl Scouts in rising grades 112. You do not have to be a current Girl Scout to have an amazing summer at camp!

• confidence and independence.

• critical thinking and problem solving.

• teamwork and conflict resolution.

• interpersonal and social skills.

Our friendly and caring staff will help guide your camper through our programs, as well as encourage them to experience new things that help build essential life skills, including:

Unplug and get outside!