2023 Camp Guide

Camp is Calling!

have

fun. make friends. be outdoors.

At Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s summer camps, campers are encouraged to discover who they are and what they can become, while gaining independence and self-con dence.

At either of our day camps, Camp Amity Acres in Waretown or Camp Sacajawea in Farmingdale, we strive to create a safe space where campers can reconnect with nature, become a leader, make life-long friendships, try new experiences, and create memories to last a lifetime.

Both camps provide outdoor activities and traditional summer camp experiences in a supportive and encouraging environment. Our camps give campers the space to discover a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills, become resourceful problem solvers, and cultivate healthy relationships.

Both camps welcome girls, ages 3-15, and boys, ages 3-12, and you don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun, so bring a friend (or two)!

Our Mission

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, con dence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Camp Amity Acres runs June 19

– August 18

Camp Sacajawea runs June 19 – August 25

Our camps operate from 9:00am – 4:00pm with extended care available. Both camps will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

For information about camp or to learn about how to join, volunteer, partner or donate to Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, visit gsFun.org or call (800) 785-2090.

DailyActivities

1 Adventure Elements: Zipline, climbing wall, ropes, mid-high, ying squirrel, and team-building (based on age progression)

1 Archery

1 Arts & Crafts

1 Boating: Lifeguards and trained specialists work with campers as they learn to boat and canoe safely on either Lake Amity or Lake Brindle.

1 Nature STEAM: Through hands-on interactive learning activities, campers discover the unique eco-system of camp and the plants and animals that inhabit it.

1 Girl Scout Badges: Exclusive to Girl Scout Camp! Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade can earn Girl Scout badges to place on their uniforms and wear all year round. These badges are exclusive to basic camp sessions. Learn more about each badge at girlscouts.org/badgeexplorer

Earn Girl Scout Badges

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WEEK 10

Make the World a Better Place (Rosie's Story)

Clover Petal Use Resources Wisely

Gloria Petal Respect Myself and Others

Sunny Petal Friendly and Helpful

Tula Petal Courageous and Strong

Mari Petal Responsible for What I Say and Do Respect Authority (Gerri's Story)

1 Swimming: Take a dip in our Cedar Lake at Camp Amity Acres or make a splash in our pool at Camp Sacajawea! Weather permitting. D B J C

Lupe Petal Honest and Fair

Vi Petal Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout

Badges offered Week 10

Hiker

Space Science Adventurer Making Games My Best Self

Social Butter y

Space Science Investigators

Playing the Past

Staying Fit

Shapes in Nature

Trailblazing

Space Science Researcher Field Day

Eating for You

Good Sportsmanship

Friends Eco Friend

Animal Habitats

Eco Camper

Comic Artist Eco Trekker

Choose your

adventure

Indy’s Camp Adventure

Week 1 - June 19-23

Attention treasure hunters- it's time for an anthropological adventure into the world of Indiana Jones! Dig into the excitement and mystery during a whole week exploration, discovery, and the surprisingly unexpected!

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s

0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

In nity & Beyond

Week 2 - June 26-30

If you nd yourself TURNING RED, get in your CARS to move ONWARD toward camp to turn the summer INSIDE OUT with ENCHANTED days with our animated favorites come to life.

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s

0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 Pollock’s Palette (Camp Amity Acres)

0 DIY Tie-Dye (Camp Sacajawea)

Holiday Celebrations

Week 3 - July 3-7

(Camp is closed Tuesday, July 4th)

Celebrate a year of holidays in a week! Kick off the week with a bang and a 4th of July celebration. We will think cold to enjoy winter holidays, then watch the owers bloom for some spring holiday celebrations. We will end the week donning in our favorite costumes for some Halloween trick or treating fun!

0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 days in camp; open to all, Fire ies & Boy’s included)

0 Camp re Cooks (Camp Amity Acres)

0 Camp Cookout Creations (Camp Sacajawea)

0 Simply Oh Sew Sweet Seamstresses (Camp Sacajawea)

Puppet Parade

Week 4 - July 10-14

Friendly and furry monsters, Muppets, and puppets are all over camp this week! Join in the parade of puppets as we learn how to make and perform our very own characters, while exploring the artistry and acting that goes into the entire process, from fabric to stage.

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s

0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 CPA Leadership Experience (Week 1 of 2)

0 Claymation Animation (Camp Amity Acres)

0 Disney Parks Dining (Camp Sacajawea)

Wizarding World

Week 5 - July 17-21

Wave your wands, jump on your broomstick, and come join us for a magical week of Herbology, spells and potions, and maybe even play a game of quidditch; it's a whirlwind week of wacky wizarding!

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s

0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 CPA Leadership Experience (Week 2 of 2)

0 3 Night Overnight (Camp Amity Acres)

0 Cake Creations (Camp Sacajawea)

Under The Sea

Week 6 - July 24-28

Calling all mermaids and sharks! Take a deep breath and dive down into a sea of bubbles as we enter the depths of the deep blue for a swimmingly good summer adventure.

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s 0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 Cupcake Wars (Camp Sacajawea)

0 3 Night Overnight (Camp Sacajawea)

Fairies, Gnomes & More

Week 7 - July 31-August 4

Wish upon some fairy dust to visit the enchanted forest of camp and explore all that glimmers with magic. We'll play Gnome games, complete El n crafts, and explore a bit of Fairy Magic!

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s 0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 CPA Specialization

0 Bath & Body Workshop (Camp Amity Acres)

Australian Outback

Week 8 - August 7-11

G'day mate! Take a trip down under! The outback is full of fun and adventure and thankfully there aren't dingoes or bouncing kangaroos to get in the way of our camp adventure.

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s 0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 Pollock’s Palette (Camp Amity Acres)

0 Performing Arts (Camp Sacajawea; Week 1 of 2)

Wild, Wild, West

Week 9 - August 14-18

Yippee ki yay! It's time for some roping, wrangling and rooting tooting good time so grab your hat and boots and come join us at camp!

We will end our summer season with barbeque and bull riding

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s 0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

0 Performing Arts (Camp Sacajawea; Week 2 of 2)

Camp Rewind

Week 10 - August 21-25

(Camp Sacajawea ONLY)

We have had a summer lled with crafts, games, songs, silly surprises, and so many things that have made us smile throughout the days; join us for a nal week of at Camp Sacajawea lled with all of your favorite things and more!

0 Basic Camp

0 Fire ies

0 Boy’s 0 Mini Camp

(enjoy a shortened week of 3 or 4 day in camp; open to all)

SACAJAWEA

Campexperiences

1 Basic Camp – Girls entering (K-8) are invited to enjoy a full-week, outdoor experience lled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities.

1 Fire ies – Boys & girls (ages 3 & 4) light up camp with their excitement and enthusiasm as they enjoy a fun- lled outdoor experience designed just for them!

1 Boys Camp – Together in our boys unit, boys (ages 5-12) are invited to enjoy a full-week, outdoor experience lled with a variety of age-appropriate fun and exciting activities.

1 Mini Camp – Can’t come for a full-week? We have 3 or 4 day options; mini camps are open to girls, boys, and re ies.

1 Pollock’s Palette (Camp Amity Acres) – Girls entering grades K-8 are invited to join us for a week of abstract and wearable art projects.

1 Camp re Cooks (Camp Amity Acres) – Girls entering grades 4-8 will plan and create a camp re feast as they learn safe outdoor cooking skills and special cooking techniques!

1 Claymation Animation (Camp Amity Acres) –Girls entering grades K-8 will learn the basics of stop-motion animation by creating original clay characters and bringing them to life!

1 Bath & Body Workshop (Camp Amity Acres) –Girls entering grades 4-8 will learn about essential oils and some of nature's best skin care items as they make handmade soap, bath bombs, and more!

1 DIY Tie-Dye (Camp Sacajawea) – Girls entering grades K-8 will learn different techniques and tricks when creating their own tie dye designs.

1 Camp Cookout Creations (Camp Sacajawea) Girls entering grades K-8 will discover the secrets of our highly acclaimed camp cookout recipes! Plus, they’ll learn creative culinary skills to bring back to their own kitchens!

1 Simply Oh Sew Sweet Seamstresse (Camp Sacajawea) – Girls entering grades 4-8 will learn basic sewing skills, from threading a needle to designing patterns!

1 Disney Parks Dining (Camp Sacajawea) – Girls entering grades K-8 will learn the secret recipes to Disney Parks foods.

1 Cake Creations (Camp Sacajawea) – Girls entering grades K-8 will discover how to make, bake, ll, and decorate cakes! Plus, create a showpiece cake sure to be a hit at any party.

1 Cupcake Wars (Camp Sacajawea) – Girls entering grades K-8 will learn to bake creative, professional style cupcakes.

1 Performing Arts (Camp Sacajawea) – Girls entering grades 4-8 are invited to this two-week program where they will learn all about character development, blocking, tone of voice, and basic set design. Campers and counselors will end the week creating an afternoon performance to allow their newfound artistry to shine!

1 Three Night Overnight

Camp Amity Acres | Week 5 | July 18-21

Camp Sacajawea | Week 6 | July 25-28

For girls entering grades 4-8 - Begin a traditional day in camp on Monday and return Tuesday with an overnight bag, to spend the next three nights with friends and staff in our beautiful camps.

Older Girl Leadership Opportunities

For girls entering 8th grade and above, leadership experiences are available during speci c weeks of camp.

CampProgramAide (CPA)Experience

CPA Leadership Experience

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 4 & 5 | July 10-21

Take part in this two-week CPA Training as the rst step to becoming a future counselor. This is a progression-based experience that teaches outdoor skills, problem solving, and con ict resolution.

CPA Specialization

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 7 | July 31 – August 4

Upon successful completion of the CPA Leadership Experience, girls have the option to shadow senior staff and learn more about specialized activities that include archery, adventure elements, aquatics and more.

CPA Mentorship*

Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea | Any week of camp

Returning CPAs are eligible to share their leadership and outdoor skills with younger campers under the guidance of experienced camp staff. Must apply at gsFun.org/careers.

*Prerequisite: Must successfully complete the CPA Leadership Experience

AFTER CAMP adventures

Camp re

Includes activities, swim (weather permitting), snack, and dinner

Camp Amity Acres | Thursday Nights | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Camp Sacajawea | Wednesday Nights | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

FamilyBBQ

Families are welcome to join their campers for camp re nights. Camp Amity Acres | Weeks 2 & 8 | Thu, June 29 & Thu, Aug 10

Camp Sacajawea | Weeks 4 & 9 | Wed, July 12 & Wed, Aug 16

One-Night Overnight

For girls entering grades 4+

Camp Amity Acres | Thursday Nights

Camp Sacajawea | Wednesday Nights

EXTENDEDchildcare

Extended childcare is available for all campers. Before Care begins at 7:00am and After Care is offered until 6:00pm. Before and After Care each include a pre-packaged snack. Campers will participate in small group/individual activities. Full-week and daily options are available. Fees apply.

Camp Pricing

Trading Post Store Deposits

Trading post accounts may only be used at the trading post or one of the council shops. All funds deposited must be spent by September 30, 2023 or will be accepted by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore as a donation.

Seasonal Fee

CampPolicies

A one-time $40 non-refundable seasonal fee is required upon registration for ALL campers. All girls who are not already registered Girl Scout members will be provided with an active Girl Scout membership through September 30, 2023. With their new membership, they may register for and enjoy any and all grade appropriate programming GSJS offers through the end of September! If a girl is a registered Girl Scout for the 2022-2023 membership year, this fee will be credited to your camp balance. If you have paid in full for your camp season at initial registration, your account will be reimbursed.

Change Fees

A $15 change fee will be charged to camper accounts for each change to a camper’s schedule made after June 16, 2023.

Payments and Medical Information

A non-refundable deposit reserves your spot at camp ($25 per week at Camp Amity Acres, and $50 per week at Camp Sacajawea). All outstanding balances must be reconciled, required forms, and medical information must be completed two weeks before a camper’s rst day at camp. After this date, a $25 late fee will be charged to your account.

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are refundable* if made by March 1, 2023. Starting March 2, 2023, your deposit is non-refundable. All payments made to camp are non-refundable after June 1, 2023, excluding medical exceptions. Refunds for medical reasons will be honored only if accompanied by a physician's statement in writing that explicitly states when and why your child cannot participate. In the event of camp closures for 3 or more days in a week, a 50% refund will be provided. Refunds WILL NOT be given for days missed and cannot be transferred to another week.

*With the exclusion of the Seasonal Fee.

Health&Safety

A Our staff completed courses and took part in webinars that were offered by the American Camp Association and other organizations that focused on keeping all campers safe during the summer.

A Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up are carpool-line style with ID check at pick-up.

A If your camper is ill or injured and needs to be sent home, you will be called and are required to make arrangements for your child to be picked up in a reasonable amount of time.

A If a child is ill, shows u-like symptoms, has a fever or is vomiting, the camper MUST be picked up and cannot return to camp until she/he is symptom-free for 72 hours without medication.

Amazingsavings and perks

0 Launch Promo (October 1-November 15) – Our biggest savings of the year! Register during our camp launch and save $30 per any full week camp!

0 Open Houses – Drop in on one of our open house sessions to discover the magic of Girl Scout camp rst-hand. Plus, if you register for camp within the rst 48hrs after attending, you’ll save up to $100.

Camp Amity Acres

0 March 25, 11:00am – 1:00pm

0 April 25, 5:00 – 7:00pm

0 May 18, 5:00 – 7:00pm

0 June 12, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Camp Sacajawea

0 March 26. 11:00am – 1:00pm

0 April 27, 5:00 – 7:00pm

0 May 16, 5:00 – 7:00pm

0 June 14, 5:00 – 7:00pm

0 Virtual Info Sessions – Put on your digital hiking boots and join us for a virtual info session to learn more about our summer camps. Plus, if you register for camp within the rst 48hrs after attending, you’ll save up to $100.

0 November 3, 7:30 – 8:30pm

0 December 6, 7:30 – 8:30pm

0 January 11, 7:30 – 8:30pm

0 February 26, 7:30 – 8:30pm

0 Camper Reunion – Reunite with some of your camp friends and favorite counselors, and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2023! This event is for returning campers only and registration is recommended. Plus, if you register for camp within the rst 48hrs after attending, you’ll save up to $250.

0 January 7, 11:00am – 1:30pm (Camp Sacajawea)

0 January 15, 11:00am – 1:30pm (Camp Amity Acres)

0 Family Fun Fest at Camp Sacajawea – Come experience the outdoors at our beautiful Camp Sacajawea for a day of family fun! Try your hand at some favorite camp activities including boating, archery, crafting, and so much more! Don’t forget to pack your lunch for a family picnic. Plus, if you register for camp within the rst 48hrs after attending, you’ll save up to $100.

0 May 6, 11:00am – 3:00pm

0 Leader Discount – Girl Scout leaders receive $20 off any full week, for all your daughters.

0 Sibling Discount – Save $10 for a second child for any full week of camp. Save $15 for the third child and beyond for any full week of camp.

0 Financial Assistance – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore ensures that all girls can experience adventure at our summer camps by providing nancial assistance to families in need. For more information, visit the camp website.

Discount offers may not be combined and are only applicable for full weeks of camp.

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0 Spring Dungaree Days – Roll up your sleeves and help us keep our camps in tip-top shape! We’ll rake leaves, clean out tents, and more! Bring your backyard tools; we’ll serve up hotdogs and snacks! All are welcome; girls will earn a Fun Patch and service hours.

0 Tree Promise & Dungaree Day: Camp Sacajawea

0 March 25, 10:00am – 2:30pm

0 Dungaree Day: Camp Amity Acres

0 April 15, 10:00am – 2:30pm

0 School’s Out – Take a break from the classroom and join us at Camp Amity Acres or Camp Sacajawea this spring break. Explore the great outdoors and participate in a daily schedule that mirrors our unique summer camp activities. Enjoy activities from archery and adventure elements to crafting, boating, and nature exploration! Our activities are designed to be age/level-appropriate while mirroring a day-in-camp schedule.

0 April 11 & 12 (Camp Amity Acres)

0 April 13 & 14 (Camp Sacajawea) Register at gsFun.org/SchoolsOut