The Arrow 2016

Find your direction, choose your adventure. page 4

See service projects from local Girl Scouts! page 10

Upcoming Travel Opportunities page 17

Check out the 2016 Summer Camp Guide!

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland girlscoutsmoheartland.org • 877-312-4764 • gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org 1

TheArrow Our council serves just over 14,500 girls and 5,000 adults across 68 counties in southern and central Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma.

The Arrow is a publication of the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland.

The Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The 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.

The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is the premier leadership development experience for girls in southern and central Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma, helping them to discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world a better place.

GSMH Locations 877-312-4764

Cape Girardeau Area Service Center

2136 William Street, Suite 178 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Dexter Area Service Center 1420 Girl Scout Way Dexter, MO 63841

Jefferson City Area Service Center

230 Metro Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109

The 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.

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Joplin Area Service Center

1202 S. Range Line Road, Suite 8 Joplin, MO 64801

Springfield Area Administrative Service Center

210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland @gsmoheartland blog.girlscouts moheartland.org

The Arrow Welcome! Expanded this year, The Arrow will guide you to the Girl Scout opportunities that excite you! It’s full of service projects, awards, a signature event, travel, and more!

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Your desire to give back can cover a wide range of interests, but through giving back, you also earn something for yourself: experiences that help you gain new skills and develop empathy for others. The key to being your best self lies in looking beyond and volunteering for causes you care about. It’s amazing to feel you are making a difference and having an impact on the world. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are opportunities for you and your fellow Girl Scouts to Take Action to give back and make your community and the world a better place.

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Breaking Bronze!

1 Complete a Junior Journey.

2 Build your team.

3 Explore your community.

4 Choose your Bronze Award project.

5 Make a plan.

6 Put your plan in motion.

7 Spread the word.

BRONZE AWARD

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As you and your team plan and complete your Take Action project, you’ll develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when you work with other Girl Scouts to make a difference.

SILVER

AWARD

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. It gives you the chance to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving your community.

Step up to Silver!

1 Complete a Cadette Journey.

2 Identify issues that you care about.

3 Build your team.

4 Explore your community.

5 Choose your Silver Award project.

6 Develop your project plan and 7 8

submit it to the council for feedback.

Make a plan and put it in motion.

Reflect, share your story, and celebrate.

Girl Scout Troop 30777 Harleigh, Katie, and Michelle “Our experience was very eye opening. We visited the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Missouri in Columbia where a tour was given. We learned what families endure while away from home with sick children. It was a wonderful facility and we were blessed to pass comfort on to them with our donation of needed supplies.”

Haley, Meladee, and Emalee “Our experience brought a greater understanding of students we go to school with and adults who are homeless in our community. We donated our time collecting and helping organize clothing for an organization designed to meet the needs of families without. In addition, we raised money to help the area Ministerial Alliance with community needs. We were shocked by the amount of homelessness in our community.”

“We all enjoyed spending time helping others in our community and surrounding areas.” -Girl Scout Troop 30777

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GOLD AWARD

“I believe one person can make a difference and can sow the seed to lead to more and more.” -Kassy H.

Rachel L. – Kennett, MO “The project I selected for my Gold Award was the building of duck boxes for the ducks to use as homes in the new wetlands that were recently developed in my area. The most important thing I learned while completing my Gold Award is the satisfaction of hard work. It was very rewarding to accomplish a project that was out of my comfort zone. Also, I learned how important it is to manage time and to communicate with higher levels of authority. This experience will remain with me forever and has definitely built my confidence to help me in this new chapter of my life.”

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Kassy H. – Marble Hill, MO “Thank you so much for this opportunity to spread my project even more! It’s an absolute blessing and I’m very excited. I have learned so much about myself, as well as the true need for projects like this in high schools. The support and listening ears of others is a dire need for teens when it comes to the issue of depression and suicide. I am so glad I pursued my project, I believe it truly benefited teens in my area. I believe one person can make a difference and can sow the seed to lead to more and more.”

What is the Gold Award?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement you can earn in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have a long lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to “Go Gold!”, an action that marks them as accomplished members of not only their communities but the world.

Achieve the Gold!

1 CHOOSE AN ISSUE

5 PRESENT YOUR PLAN

Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about.

& GET FEEDBACK

2 INVESTIGATE

6 TAKE ACTION

Research everything you can about the issue.

3 GET HELP

Invite others to support and take action with you.

4 CREATE A PLAN

Requirements to complete before starting the Gold Award:

Sum up your project plan for your Girl Scout Council.

Take the lead to carry out your plan.

7 EDUCATE & INSPIRE Share what you have experienced with others.

Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measurable impact.

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Torie S. – Fulton, MO “[Through my Gold Award Take Action Project] I developed many practical skills and the knowledge to advocate for others. This project put me in a small group of mostly adults who wanted to use our strengths to effectively and efficiently achieve our goal. Hopefully in the future when faced with a need in my community, I can use my skills learned in Girl Scouts to help.”

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Senior Journey OR

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Girl Scout Silver Award AND

1 Claire M. – Springfield, MO ”[For my Gold Award] I gathered donations of sweatsuits and toiletries to give to victim centers and hospitals for rape victims to use after their clothes are taken for evidence. I learned how to commit to a project no matter what conflicts I may face and how to solve problems. I also learned how to be more of a leader while organizing donations and volunteers. I will take the leadership and team work skills I developed to allow for a better future.”

Ambassador Journey

Senior or Ambassador Journey

Emily H. – Neosho, MO “My Gold Award project focused on helping children that don’t have the basic necessities. I made global problems better known in my community by partnering with women in Africa to make shoes for children. The most important thing I learned is that there are more important issues going on around the world than directly around me.”

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April 15-17, 2016

Stoddard County Fairgrounds Dexter, Missouri Bring your friends and family to our 2016 Signature Event!

Booths and vendors, SWAPS, group games, outdoor cooking, and many more activities await you, your Girl Scout friends, and family! Try your hand at archery, search for hidden treasures with letterboxing, or relax and enjoy the live entertainment. Join in the sing-a-long at the campfire, roast s’mores, and camp under the stars.

Troop and family camping options are available.

Saturday event admission: $10 per person Camping fees: $15 per campsite per night

Top FIVE Reasons to Attend the Girl Scout Camporee

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Make new Girl Scout friends from across the council!

Learn new skills and try new activities!

Be dazzled by a boot-stompin’ Showdeo!

Enjoy the outdoors and have fun with your friends and family.

Roast a Girl Scout favorite, s’mores!

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Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for girls ages 11 and older!

Choose from lots of different trips—from surfing camp on the east coast to breathtaking hikes out west to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad!

Make new friends—travel with girls from all over the country!

Getting Started is Easy 1. Visit girlscouts.org/destinations.

2. Choose up to four trips that spark your WOW. 3. Complete the application process, keeping the deadlines below.

4. Go on your amazing trip!

5. Bring back phenomenal memories to share.

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Round Applications are due November15!

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Need more Info? We’ve got you!

Contact Stefanie McCall at smccall@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Round Applications are due February 15!

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Destinations We believe that every girl deserves a chance to see the world.

That’s why we developed the travel pathway—to give you opportunities to learn about new cultures and meet new people. Girls have travel opportunities through Girl Scout Destinations and our own council travel plan.

Girl Scout Destinations are travel opportunities hosted by other Girl Scout councils, that range from two days to three weeks for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Through Destinations, you can visit the Grand Canyon; learn about sea turtles firsthand in Costa Rica; go Hollywood Dreamin’ to produce, direct, and film your own movie; and much more!

“Going on this Destination was an incredible experience! While the council gave me scholarship money, I had to earn the rest of the money on my own by selling Girl Scout Cookies and other fundraisers. It felt good to earn my own way.” -Molly O. Girls must apply for and be accepted to each Girl Scout Destination

by GSMH and the trip host. The deadline to submit applications to GSMH is November 15 of each year. Girls can use Cookie Credit or Fall FUNds as payment, and financial assistance is available.

Equine Gymanstics is a combination of horseback riding and gymnastics! Pictured to the left, Girl Scout Senior at the time, Molly O. from Ozark, Missouri went in 2013 to Equine Gymnastics in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Girls spent the week learning a variety of stunts to perform on horseback.

To register for a Girl Scout Getaway, you should contact the host council or organization directly. You do not need approval from GSMH to register for a Getaway, but you will need to fill out a Troop Travel Application and be approved for travel. Cookie Credit, Fall FUNds, and Troop Bucks may be used for Getaways.

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l e v a r T Council Savannah Bound

| June 25-July 1, 2016 Come explore the birthplace of Girl Scouting!

This trip will include visits to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, the Andrew Low House, and the First Girl Scout Headquarters.

We will also explore Savannah and spend a day at Tybee Island. All girls must have completed 5th grade by the time of the trip, and their leaders are welcome to join us.

Cost: $800 for girls / $900 for adults. Includes transportation by charter bus, hotel room with four girls or two adults in a room, breakfast and dinner, attractions, patches, and a trip t-shirt.

To Register: Complete an Event Registration Form and submit a $100 deposit by January 15, 2016. Complete balance is due by May 25, 2016. Girls may use Cookie Credit or Fall FUNds and may apply for financial assistance.

National Girl Scout Convention

| October 2017 in Columbus, Ohio Join thousands of your sister Girl Scouts from all over the world for this amazing event that only happens once every three years! The Convention will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions from a variety of inspirational women, the Hall of Experiences full of handon activities, and tons of information just for Girl Scouts. This is an amazing Girl Scout travel opportunity! Trip will be by charter bus. More details will be available soon!

Texas Road Trip

| Summer 2017 Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes are invited to explore three cities in the Lone Star state: Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin.

Trip will be by charter bus. More details available soon!

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e n r e c u L o t n o d n Lo London to Lucerne was a life-changing travel experience.

Travelers spent 10 days abroad visiting London, England; Paris, France; and Adelboden and Lucern, Switzerland.

Twenty-three girls and adults from Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland traveled across Europe this summer, on a Girl Scout European adventure! The best part?

We have another London to Lucerne trip planned in the summer of 2018! Do you want to experience Europe, in Girl Scout style? This could be your chance!

For more information, please contact programs@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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PAWS All Girl Scouts are invited to help the animal shelter of their choice by participating in the 2016 GSMH Council-Wide Service Project!

P.A.W.S. Facts* 1435 total girls participated 141 troops participated 57 shelters received assistance *2014 & 2015 totals

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We provide door hangers to you!

With your fellow Girl Scouts and proper supervision, distribute the door hangers to friends, neighbors, and community members to let them know about your awesome service project!

Return a week later to collect the donations.

Donate the items to the animal shelter of your choice.

With your parent or troop leader, complete the P.A.W.S. Project Report and submit it to us to recieve a free P.A.W.S. Project patch!

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Contents

Experience the outdoors. New friends, nature, and non-stop fun.

Going to summer camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts! For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, fishing, horseback riding, and being away from home.

Our summer camps are available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. So invite a friend!

18… Welcome 19… How To Use

This Guide 20… Camp at a Glance 22… Cherokee Ridge 24… Finbrooke 26… Latonka 28… Mintahama 30… Leadership Opportunities 31… Specialty Camps 32… Registration Instructions 33… Trading Post

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Stop right there! Take a deep breath.

You might even want to sit down. Okay, ready?

This camp guide is loaded with fun, adventure, and new programs designed just for you. We’re so excited you’re thinking about coming to summer camp, and we’re hoping to excite you too!

We have four summer camps that will inspire you to participate in the outdoors, focusing on activities such as camping, canoeing, ropes courses, and much more.

Our camps are open to any girl, regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. Whether it’s your first time at camp or your fifth, there’s something new for you to discover! Let this camp guide be your compass, your arrow to point you in the right direction.

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If you need directions to a program center, please contact us at camp@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

More than s’mores... a note for parents.

Camp is an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and offers far-reaching benefits that can change a girl’s life. In a safe and fun environment, girls experience activities designed to help them discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. Keep reading for more far-reaching impacts of the great outdoors...

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Time in nature promotes attention restoration. Spending time in nature (even just a walk in a park) has been shown to improve concentration and creative reasoning among children and adults, including those with attention deficits.

Remember, look for the grade you will be going into in Fall 2016!

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Explore this guide to learn all about the different camps and activities you can do! This guide is your arrow, pointing you in the right direction. Feel free to make notes and circle what excites you!

New friends, nature, and non-stop fun.

Nothing will inspire and empower you more than spending time at Girl Scout camp.

Choose your adventure this summer!

Where: Which camp would you like to attend?

• Cherokee Ridge (page 22)

• Finbrooke (page 24)

• Latonka (page 26)

• Mintahama (page 28)

What are you waiting for? Turn the page to start planning your adventure today!

Who: Check out the programs for your grade level. Remember, you may attend a program for a younger grade level, but not an older one.

• Girl Scout Daisies: Kingergarten and Grade 1

• Girl Scout Brownies: Grades 2 and 3

• Girl Scout Juniors: Grades 4 and 5

• Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambasadors: Grades 6 through 12

When: Know the dates you can go to camp. The first day listed is check-in and the last day is check-out. You won’t spend the night on your last day.

What: What do you want to do at camp? There are lots of options! And don’t forget, all of our camp sessions give you time to participate in traditional camp activities like swimming, campfires, canoeing, games, and arts and crafts!

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Register for Girl Scout Summer Camp!

Registration instructions can be found on page 32.

Don’t forget to talk to your parent or guardian!

Outdoor spaces support physical play.

Unlike most indoor environments, the outdoors offers open space where children are able to be messy, make noise, and move in more physically intense ways. This allows them to develop their movement capability and confidence—both of which create foundations for physically active lifestyles and general health.

Want your favorite adults to experience camp with you? Skip right to page 31 for special camp sessions just for adults and girls!

Nature provides novelty and challenge, which enhance leadership. Outdoor experiences often place girls in new physical, psychological, and social situations that motivate curiosity and foster a sense of discovery. Authentic challenges in nature (think starting a fire in the rain or negotiating a set of whitewater rapids) require girls to become more self-aware and to cooperate, communicate, and solve problems more effectively.

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Bits & Pieces

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Dancin’ Ponies

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June 12–17

Zombie Survival

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July 10–15

Aqua Divas

$240

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July 10–15 Climbing, Climb On!

JCSA June 12-17

Saddle Up - Beginner

June 19–24

$300

July 24–29

$240

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June 15–17

Magical Creatures

$180

CSA

July 10–15

Trail Bikers - Excursion

$350

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June 19–24

Ponytails

$300

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July 11–12

A World of Camptastic Fun

JCSA June 19–24

Broncos - Advanced

$300

July 13–14

$80

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June 21–22

Little Ponies

$100

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July 17–19

Sun Catchers

$120

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June 26–28

Girls Have S’more Fun

$120

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July 17–22

Pioneers

$350

JCSA June 26 – July 1 Mavericks - Intermediate $300

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July 17–22 Wizardry for Muggles

CSA

July 24–29

$240

CSA

July 17–29

Thrill Seekers

$560

CSA

July 17–22

Hogwarts Camp

$240

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July 20–22 Pottery Pixies

July 24–26

$130

CSA

July 24–29 Zip It!

$240

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July 27–29 Mermaids

$120

June 26 – July 1 Cherokee Raiders - Excursion

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June 29 – July 1 Where the Wild Things Roam

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Latonka

Mintahama

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More details on pages 28-29!

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July 10–15 Sea Horses

$310

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June 12–17

Wild, Wild West

$350

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July 10–15 Aqua Divas

$240

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CSA

July 10–15 Voyagers - Excursion

$350

June 26 – July 1 Zombie Survival

$250

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July 13–14

Little Mermaids

$80

CSA

June 12–17

Cast Iron Chef

$250

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July 17–19

Sun Catchers

$120

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June 12–17

H2O Extreme

$240

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July 17–22 Cowgirl Adventure

$310

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June 13–14

Frozen Over

CSA

July 17–22 Hogwarts Camp

$240

June 15–16

$80

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July 20–22 Dancin’ Divas

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June 19–21

Girls Have S’more Fun

$120

July 24–26

$130

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Tree Dwellers -

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July 24–29 Wizardry for Muggles

$240

Mysteries of the Night

$240

CSA

July 24–29 Ropes & Reins

$310

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June 19–24

Bridles & Bows

$350

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July 27–29 Moonlight Madness

$120

CSA

June 19–24

Catching Fire

$240

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June 22–24

Goo, Glop, & Fizz

June 29 – July 1

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June 26–28

JCSA

June 26 – July 1 Saddles & Paddles

$350

CSA

June 26–July 1 Wanderers - Excursion

$350

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The Search for Neverland $120

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Girls Have S’more Fun June 26–28 | $120 Do it all! Make crafts, swim, roast S’mores and explore camp – all while making new friends. You’ll have tons of fun and do lots of singing too.

Little Ponies Cherokee Ridge is the home of our equestrian program.

Experience the thrill of horseback riding, swimming, archery, and more, while making memories to last a lifetime.

Program Highlights archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, environmental education, esquestrian program, fishing, out-of-camp trips, outdoor living skills, sports, swimming

June 12 thru

July 1

Cherokee Ridge

Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks, with a captivating view of Lake Potashnik, Cherokee Ridge lies next to the St. Francis River near Sam A. Baker State Park in Wayne County.

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Family Day at Camp Saturday, May 9 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

June 21–22 | $100 Experience all of the camp favorites like swimming, songs, hiking, and crafts. Along with a barn tour and pony ride, you’ll have a slumber party with your new friends!

Ponytails June 19–24 | $300 Calling all horse-lovers! Join us to get up close and hands-on with horses! You will learn about the basics of caring for a horse, and enjoy some riding time and games on horseback.**

Bits & Pieces June 12–15 | $180 Great for new campers! You’ll visit the barn, ride a horse, learn about horse care, test your swimming skills at the pool, be creative in the craft room, hike the trails, and make new friends.**

Where the Wild Things Roam June 29 – July 1 | $180 Travel to the magical land of Cherokee Ridge. On your journey you will ride a horse, take a safari hike, discover the creatures that live in the water, and explore all the nature and wildlife around you.**

Zombie Survival

June 12–17 | $250 Imagine waking up the first morning of camp to discover the zombie apocalypse! Survive by learning quickly and being careful…Zombies are lurking! Work as a team to create a shelter, find different food sources, collect clean water, and protect your unit. In the apocalypse, your skills will be tested in archery, fire building, navigation, and self-defense. Do you have what it takes to survive?

Magical Creatures

June 15–17 | $180 Join Camp Hogwarts’ sorting ceremony! You and your new muggle friends will focus on the Care of Magical Creatures by visiting the barn and learning how to care and ride the magical horses. Then, you will hike the trails to discover the creepy, crawly creatures that live deep in the Forbidden Forest.

Saddle up - Beginner

June 12–17 | $300 June 19–24 | $300 Get ready to saddle up! In this beginner equestrian program, you will learn to mount, dismount, walk, rein, groom, and saddle your horse. Spend two hours each day building your riding skills!**

Mavericks - Intermediate

June 26 – July 1 | $300 In this intermediate equestrian program, you’ll grow your experience, learn more about horses, and hit the trails at Cherokee Ridge! Prerequisite: Attendance at a beginner equestrian program or permission from the leadership & learning specialist – outdoor program.**

Cherokee Raiders Excursion

June 26 – July 1 | $350 Saddle up for this trailblazing equestrian program that includes trail rides, shooting an arrow from horseback, an offcamp overnight pack trip, and a special riding event! Prerequisite: Attendance at Broncos or permission from the leadership & learning specialist – outdoor program. **

June 19–24 | $300 Are you ready to blaze a new trail? In this advanced equestrian program, you must be able to groom, saddle, and care for your horse. You must pass the “ring test” or have participated in GSMH trail rides. At the end of the week, you will be a part of a showdeo to present for the rest of the camp. Prerequisite: Attendance at Mavericks or permission from leadership & learning specialist – outdoor program. ** **Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a campers experience and comfort level, or by weather conditions.

Cherokee Ridge

Broncos - Advanced

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A World of Camptastic Fun

July 11–12 | $80 July 13–14 | $80 Fill your days with the adventures and fun experiences of other girls all over the world by learning new songs, games, dances, and crafts from other parts of the world.

Sun Catchers

From the excitement of rappelling off the tower, hiking to the “Hidden Falls,” and perfecting your shot at the archery range—Finbrooke offers an ultimate camp experience.

Program Highlights archery, arts & crafts, basketball courts, canoeing, climbing tower, high ropes challenge course, low ropes challenge course, mountain biking, off camp trips, swimming

July 10 thru

July 29

Finbrooke

Found along the beautiful Finley River, Finbrooke is a spectacular camp tucked away just outside of Springfield in Christian County.

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Family Day at Camp Saturday, May 16 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

July 17–19 | $120 New to camp? Sun Catchers is for you! This three day session will include swimming, hiking, singing, games, arts and crafts. You’ll have an awesome time while you make new friends!

Mermaids

July 27–29 | $120 Calling all mermaids! Swim every afternoon, then trade in your fins for feet so you can slip ‘n’ slide, play water piñata, and become a princess. Create mermaidinspired art, take a hike to the river, and search for friendship rocks to share with your new friends.

Aqua Divas

July 10–15 | $240 A diva deserves to get away for a while! Relax by canoeing on the river, lounge by the pool at a luau, and take the occasional dip. The pampering will continue with homemade facials, nail painting, and making your own lei!

Dancin’ Ponies

July 10–15 | $350 Dancin’ Ponies is the perfect mix of dancing and horseback riding!

Get your groove on by trying new dances and then visit a local horse stable for some riding time in with your new camp friends.**

Pottery Pixies

July 20–22 | $130 July 24–26 | $130 What would you do with a ball of clay? Pottery Pixies lets you explore the world of pottery by designing and then creating your very own pottery. Let your creativity shine through your work of art!

Pioneers

July 17–22 | $350 Connect with the Little House on the Prairie book series as you try making soap, dipping candles, baking gingerbread, storytelling, and making your own toy. You’ll also get to visit a nearby horse stable for some riding time!**

Climbing, Climb On!

July 10–15 | $240 July 24–29 | $240 Adventure abounds at the Finbrooke Challenge Course! Each day, you and your friends will be given a challenge to overcome.

Challenges you may conquer include the low and high ropes, rock wall, rappelling tower, zip line, and much more!

Wizardry for Muggles

July 17–22 | $240 July 24–29 | $240 Get sorted by the Sorting Hat, and then get ready for a week at Hogwarts—camp style! Take part in Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Quidditch, and Potions. Do you have what it takes to win the house cup?

**Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a campers experience and comfort level, or by weather conditions. Girls in this session will leave Finbrooke twice to ride horses at Hartman Farms, located just outside of Springfield.

Thrill Seekers

July 17–29 | $560 Be prepared for non-stop adventure! Hit the low ropes course, go on a float trip, and try backpacking and mountain biking! If that’s not enough, the adventure continues with archery, horseback riding, primitive camping, climbing the rock wall, and rappelling!**

Trail Bikers - Excursion

July 10–15 | $350 Challenge yourself with mountain biking! You will start at camp and learn the basics in safety, rules, and equipment, and then spend a day riding the trails at camp. Then test your skills at the Ozark Greenway trails in Springfield! Once you are more confident in mountain biking, you will visit Two Rivers Bike Park in Highlandville, MO, where you can push your boundaries by tackling different elements.

Zip It!

July 24–29 | $240 This week will be full of excitement, teamwork, and high-flying adventure! You and your friends will work together to test your limits on the low ropes course, catch an adrenaline rush going down the zip line (superman style), and free-rappel from the top of the climbing tower! If you can conquer all of this (and the rock wall), you’ll have a chance to climb the Giant’s Ladder, and more!

Finbrooke

Hogwarts Camp

July 17–22 | $240 Say goodbye to your muggle days and attend Hogwarts camp! Fill your days with classes in potions, defense against the dark arts, and Herbology. You will attend the sorting ceremony, a wand workshop, and even compete in a Quidditch match!

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Little Mermaids

Adventure through low ropes, or swing in the trees on high ropes—Latonka offers a wide variety of programs designed to encourage quests to face and overcome outdoor challenges!

Program Highlights

July 13–14 | $80 Become a “mermaid” this summer! Play water games, swim, and explore the water by learning what lives in it. You’ll even have time to make a craft and enjoy a picnic.

July 10 thru

July 29

Latonka

Tucked away in its own cozy private cove on beautiful Lake Wappapello in Wayne County is where you’ll find Latonka, “Home by the Water.”

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Family Day at Camp Saturday, May 9 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 17–19 | $120 New to camp? Sun Catchers is for you! This three day session will include swimming, hiking, singing, games, arts and crafts. You’ll have an awesome time while you make new friends!

Dancin’ Divas

July 20–22 | $130 July 24–26 | $130 If you love to dance, this is the session for you! Every day you will learn different types of dance. You’ll also make a special costume and fun props, and then put on a show for the whole camp!

Moonlight Madness

archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, fishing, high ropes challenge course, low ropes challenge course, outdoor living skills, recreational activities, sports, swimming, wilderness skills

Sun Catchers

July 27–29 | $120 The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! Star gazing, night hikes, and playing glow-in-thedark games is just some of the fun you will have with your new camp friends.

Sea Horses

July 10–15 | $310 Sea Horses are the perfect mix of fun in the water and adventure on horseback! You’ll play water games, swim in the lake, and go horseback riding with your new camp friends.**

Hogwarts Camp

July 17–22 | $240 Say goodbye to your muggle days and attend Hogwarts camp! Fill your days with classes in potions, defense against the dark arts, and Herbology. You will attend the sorting ceremony, a wand workshop, and even compete in a Quidditch match!

Ropes & Reins

July 24–29 | $ 310 Ropes & Reins combines your love for challenge with your love for horses! In this session, you and your new friends will enjoy swinging through the trees on the high ropes course, saddling up for a ride, and relaxing at the beach on a hot day!**

Voyagers - Excursion

July 10–15 | $ 350 This session is designed for girls who are voyagers at heart, longing to paddle the beautiful rivers of Missouri. You will spend some time at camp practicing your canoe skills on Lake Wappapello and then you will take a guided canoe trip down the Mingo River. But that’s not all! You’ll finish your adventure with an overnight canoe trip on the Current River!

Cowgirl Adventure

July 17–22 | $310 This session has a little bit of everything for the cowgirl who likes an adventure! Challenge yourself with archery, canoeing, fishing, and horseback riding at a nearby horse stable. Then continue the adventure with swimming, hiking, outdoor cooking, low ropes, orienteering, and much more!**

**Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a campers experience and comfort level, or by weather conditions. Girls in this session will leave Latonka twice to ride horses at Cherokee Ridge Program Center, located in Wayne County.

Wizardry for Muggles

July 24–29 | $240 Get sorted by the Sorting Hat, and then get ready for a week at Hogwarts— summer camp style! Take part in Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Quidditch, and Potions. Do you have what it takes to win the house cup?

Latonka

Aqua Divas

July 10–15 | $240 A diva deserves to get away for a while! Relax by canoeing on the lake, lounge by the beach at a luau, and take the occasional dip. The pampering will continue with homemade facials, nail painting, and making your own lei!

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Explore wildlife at the nature center or take a nature hike along the lakeshore. Mintahama is a wonderland waiting to be explored!

Program Highlights archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, environmental education, fishing, off camp trips, outdoor living skills, paddleboating, swimming, wilderness skills

June 12 thru

July 1

Mintahama

Located just outside of Joplin in Newton County, Mintahama boasts a private twelve-acre lake with Goose Island in the center.

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Family Day at Camp Saturday, May 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Frozen Over

June 13–14 | $80 June 15–16 | $80 Come to camp for this Disney-inspired overnight! You will build your own kind of snowman, paint a Frozen canvas, have your very own snowball fight, and finish the night with a slumber party while watching the movie Frozen!

Girls Have S’more Fun

June 19–21 | $120 Do it all! Make crafts, swim, roast S’mores and explore camp – all while making new friends. You’ll have tons of fun and do lots of singing too.

Goo, Glop & Fizz

June 22–24 | $120 June 29 – July 1 | $120 Come get messy and blow stuff up! You’ll try bending water, make raisins dance, and create your own giant bubbles and silly putty.

Plus, you’ll shoot off rockets and make soda explode!

The Search for Neverland

Wild, Wild West

June 12–17 | $350 Westward Ho! Explore camp-Wild West style-while on a hay ride, make churned butter, learn Skip to My Lou, visit a nearby horse stable to ride a horse, cook over a fire, and learn how to find your way by the stars.**

June 26–28 | $120 Join the Search for Neverland! You will band together with your new friends to take on pirates, explore the forest, and find hidden treasure.

After the pirates are defeated, you’ll celebrate in fairyland style!

Bridles & Bows

June 19–24 | $350 This session has the perfect mix of horses and archery! You’ll get to visit a nearby horse stable for some riding time and perfect your aim at the archery range!**

H2O Extreme

June 12–17 | $240 Have a week of water fun at camp swimming, paddle boating, canoeing, and playing water games. You’ll also have a floating lunch, test out your homemade raft on the lake, take a late night swim, and canoe by moonlight.

Tree Dwellers - Mysteries of the Night

June 19–24 | $240 Catch the moonlight and explore camp while everyone else is asleep!

This week is full of late night activities like searching for shooting stars, twilight canoeing, and taking a late night dip at the pool. With night hikes, sleep-in breakfasts, and all the fun of daytime activities too, you and your new friends will explore all of the mysteries of the night!

Tree Dwellers - Zombie Survival

June 12–17 | $250 June 26 – July 1 | $250 Imagine waking up the first morning of camp to discover the zombie apocalypse! Survive by learning quickly and being careful… Zombies are lurking! Work as a team to create a shelter, find different food sources, collect clean water, and protect your unit. In the apocalypse, your skills will be tested in archery, fire building, navigation, and self-defense. Do you have what it takes to survive?

Cast Iron Chef

June 12–17 | $250 Your team will face a daily challenge to create recipes using only a cast iron pot. Don’t forget the secret ingredient! Learn techniques for making delicious food and put your culinary skills to the test in a cast iron cook-off!

Catching Fire

June 19–24 | $240 Are you ready to compete in the Hunger Games? During the week you will train and practice your skills in archery, navigation, selfdefense, fire building, and survival skills. Before the week is over you will compete with your team in Hunger Games—camp style! May the odds be ever in your favor!

Saddles & Paddles

June 26 – July 1 | $350 On land or water, horse or boat, you will be moving at camp this summer! Jump in a canoe with your camp buddy and race across the lake. Saddle up for some friendly horseback riding skills competitions.**

**Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a campers experience and comfort level, or by weather conditions. Girls in this session will leave Mintahama twice to ride horses at Horses of Hope, located just outside of Joplin.

Mintahama

Wanderers - Excursion

June 26 – July 1 | $350 Get ready to hit the trails! Start your journey at Mintahama and connect to the Wild Cat Park Trail where you’ll take a scenic day hike and end at Grand Falls and take a swim. Then, the adventure continues, when you hit the road and head down to Devils Den State Park for an overnight backpack trip.

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Leadership Opportunities CAMP AIDE

| $120 Cherokee Ridge & Mintahama | June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26 – July 1 Finbrooke & Latonka | July 10–15, July 17–22, July 24–29 As a Camp Aide, you will go through Program Aide training while helping at the kitchen, waterfront, and program areas at camp. If you have already completed Program Aide training, then you can choose to aid in a unit, the kitchen, the waterfront, and/or a program.

You will still enjoy camp favorites and special activities just for Camp Aides. Prerequisite: Completion of 7th grade.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING I - CIT 1

| $320 Latonka | July 17–29 Finbrooke | July 10–22 Discover the leader in you! While providing an opportunity to connect with yourself and others, this intense two-week session prepares you for the rigors and rewards of being a camp counselor.

Make a difference in a young girl’s life while focusing on a program skill such as drama, hiking, crafts, or outdoor skills. Finally, take action by helping organize and prepare an all-camp activity! Prerequisite: Completion of 9th grade.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING II - CIT 2

| $320 Latonka | July 10–22 Mintahama | June 12–24 Survived CIT 1 and ready for more? Not only will you be teaching others, but you will be discovering new skills to help you become a more highly skilled counselor. This experience will help prepare you to become a Junior Counselor next summer! Prerequisite: Completion of 10th grade and CIT I.

Leadership

JUNIOR COUNSELOR

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| $120 Mintahama | June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26 – July 1 Finbrooke & Latonka | July 10–15, July 17–22, July 24–29 Use your leadership and program skills as you work under the supervision of camp staff in units or at your favorite specialty area.

During this week you will learn more about camp management to prepare yourself to apply for a camp staff position next year.

Prerequisite: Completion of 11th grade and CIT II.

WRANGLER IN TRAINING I

| $320 Cherokee Ridge: June 19 – July 1 This program will prepare you to become a horseback riding instructor in GSMH’s equestrian program. You’ll further develop your riding skills and learn horse psychology, medical emergency skills, and techniques for teaching and supervising horsebackriding students. Prerequisite: Completion of 8th grade.

This is an intense program. Participants should demonstrate excellent horsemanship and riding skills. Selection for this program is by application only; applications are available at our service centers and girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

WRANGLER IN TRAINING II

| $320

Cherokee Ridge: June 12–24 Improve your leadership skills and learn more about teaching ground lessons. Explore the essentials of delivering a riding program, assist with lessons, theory, and program operations. Prerequisite: Completion of 9th grade and WIT I.

This is an intense program.

Participants should demonstrate excellent horsemanship and riding skills. Selection for this program is by application only; applications are available at GSMH service centers and girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

JUNIOR WRANGLER

| $120 Cherokee Ridge: June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26 – July 1 Under the supervision of the Wrangler staff, assist with beginning riding lessons and learn more about horseback riding program operations and management. Help plan and present the advanced horse programs. Prerequisite: Completion of 10th grade and WIT II.

ME & MY GUY CAMPOUT

Cherokee Ridge | June 24–25 | $40 per attendee Finbrooke | July 22–23 | $40 per attendee Want to get away for some bonding time? Come enjoy the great outdoors with your favorite guy (dad, older brother, step-dad, grandfather, etc.)

Spend quality time together by swimming, canoeing, hiking, and relaxing by the campfire. Adults must be 18 years old. Girls and adults will sleep in different campsites. Girls will be supervised by camp staff.

Leadership

ME & MY GAL CAMPOUT

Mintahama | June 17–18 | $40 per attendee Latonka | July 15–16 | $40 per attendee Need a girl’s get away? Come relax and share some quality time with your mom, older sister, grandmother, aunt, or other favorite gal at camp. This is your time together to enjoy the glow of the campfire and the wonder of gazing at the twinkling stars. Adults must be 18 years old. Girls and adults will sleep in the same sleeping quarters.

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Girl Scout summer camp registrations will be accepted starting February 29, 2016, and on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations will be accepted until a program session is full.

Online payments can be made by credit or debit card.

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Visit girlscoutsmoheartland.org/rose and log in or create your account.

Select your resident camp experience.

1. After you are logged in, click on the “Activities” tab.

2. Search by narrowing down the results in the filter area found on the left side of the screen. You can also type a camp property name in the Search Box, which is found at the upper right side of the screen.

3. Find the session week that corresponds to your requested camp name and click on the name in green.

4. Verify your selection; then click “Register Now.”

Don’t forget to preorder your camp t-shirt!

After you select the camp you want to attend, the t-shirt option will appear on the registration screen.

Complete the entire online registration by selecting dates and family members attending.

1. Choose the family member(s) that will be attending camp.

2. Confirm the registrant(s) and click “Continue.”

3. Enter any required information and click “Continue.”

4. Confirm your item(s) in your shopping cart and click “Check Out.”

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Finalize your registration.

1. Choose your option from the Donation page and click “Continue.”

2. Look over the Order Payment screen and then click “Process My Order.”

3. For a copy of your receipt, click “Print” on the Order Summary screen.

4. You will receive an automated email confirming your order request.

Please note: Even though the $40 deposit shows as the balance due, you can pay for your camp session in full at time of registration. If you choose to just pay the $40 depostit, you will receive an invoice with the final balance.

You will receive a full confirmation packet for each registration.

Packets will include specific session information; Health Examination*, Health History, and Medication forms; directions to camp; a packing list; and an invoice.

*Girl Scouts of the USA requires that each girl who attends a summer resident camp provide a copy of a health examination, including month and year of all immunizations, and conducted not more than 24 months prior to opening day of the resident camp program she is attending. Upon arrival at camp, each camper will receive a health screening. We do not allow girls with fevers or evidence of head lice to remain at camp.

NOTE: If the program is a one-day session, girls only need to bring a GSMH Health History Form to camp. No health examination is required.

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For more details on your daughter’s stay at camp, please turn to pages 34-35.

If you have questions, or would like additional information, please contact us at 877-312-4764 or camp@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Girl Scout Cookie Credit Girl Scout Cookie Credit cards may be used to pay for summer camp (including the deposit). Cookie Credit is not currently available as a form of online payment. Girl Scout Cookie Credit cards are nonrefundable, unless a cancellation is requested due to a serious family emergency or illness verified in writing by a doctor. The Free Week of Camp certificate earned through the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program applies only to GSMH resident camp programs and expires July 29, 2016. Value not to exceed $350.

Voucher mailed by May 15, 2016.

Camp registration is secured by deposit. Deposit refundable upon receipt of voucher.

Additional Registration Online registration is preferred, but if you require a paper registration, visit our Forms & Resources Library on girlscoutsmoheartland.org, or stop by any of our service centers.

Financial Assistance To apply for financial assistance, please review the Financial Assistance Guidelines and submit a Financial Assistance Application, found in our Forms & Resources Library, with your registration.

Financial assistance will only be granted for one session per camper, and does not cover the deposit or t-shirt.

Changes, Cancellations, and Refunds

Each program session has a minimum number of campers required. If the minimum number of campers is not met, the program will be cancelled. Camp registration fees, including deposit, will be refunded if a camper cannot be placed in her first, second, or third choice.

In order to request a program session

When you’re at camp, don’t forget your Girl Scout Cookie Credit and spending money for the camp

Trading Post

Camp Patch Everyone who attends camp will receive their own camp patch! There’s one for every location.

CampT-shirt Don’t forget your camp shirt! Everyone has the opportunity to order a camp shirt, but you must pre-order it when you register for camp!

The Trading Posts are open at check-in, checkout, and during program sessions, and will have other fun shirts and camp merchandise available!

Actual camp shirt may be slightly different than pictured here.

The service center retail shops will also have fun summer shirts and camp merchandise available!

877-312-4764 • shop@girlscoutsmoheartland.org Shop Extensions: Cape Girardeau x1501 • Dexter x1401 • Jefferson City x1301 • Joplin x1201 • Springfield x1120

change, parents or guardians should contact a customer data coordinator at 877-312-4764 to see if the change is possible. All program session changes must be made at least two weeks before the camp program session starts. Changes requested after two weeks before the camp program session starts will be considered on a case-bycase basis.

In the event that a camper fails the

health screening upon arrival at camp, every effort will be made to place her in a similar program session at a later date.

If this is not possible, a full refund will be granted. Every effort will be made to place a camper who misses her choice of program session due to illness, injury, or family emergency in another program session.

The balance of camp session fees is refunded only if written notice of

Actual patches may be slightly different than pictured here.

cancellation is received two weeks before the camp program session starts, or if the camper is ill and a written notice of cancellation is accompanied by a statement from the camper’s attending physician.

Once the session has started, refunds will not be made if a camper leaves a session already in progress due to home-sickness, illness, behavioral issues or parental request.

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A NOTE TO PARENTS Girl Scout Camp Program Expectations at Camp At Girl Scout summer camp, girls develop leadership skills as they Discover themselves, Connect with nature, and Take Action with their new friends! Girl input is utilized to personalize the program activities for each week. Campers spend about half of their time participating in activities related to the theme of their camp session and the other half participating in general camp activities (swimming, hiking, etc.).

Every camper will go home with a certificate, program center patch, and a Journey/badge progress report!

Camp Buddies Summer Camp is a place to make new friends, as many girls come to camp not knowing anyone. Our camp staff are trained to help girls make new friends, but if girls would like to be placed in a unit with a buddy, both girls must register for the same session, indicate their buddy choice on their registration forms, and submit their forms together.

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All campers must provide their own transportation to and from camp.

Campers will experience group living by sharing living quarters with other girls in a camp community. Everyone is expected to help take care of camp by dividing up the camp chores (kapers). Campers will participate in age appropriate all-camp kapers (flag ceremony, picking up litter from the ground, and prepping the dining area before and after a meal) and are expected to help clean their living quarters, unit bathrooms, and unit campsite.

Camp Staff Camp counselors are dedicated to giving campers an amazing camp experience and keeping girls safe. It is extremely important for campers to talk to their camp counselors about any concerns, worries, or needs.

Communication between campers and counselors is encouraged to provide the best experience possible!

All members of our staff are at least 18 years old and are selected for their maturity, enthusiasm, experience, leadership ability, compassion, and commitment in putting campers first! All of our potential staff members go through a comprehensive screening and interview process, including background and reference checks. After being hired each summer, staff members participate in an intensive, week-long training program in child development, group management, camping skills, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, CPR/ First Aid, and specialty areas. Many return year after year because we know that retaining our staff is important to your camper’s experience.

Sleeping Arrangements Girls of comparable age are organized in groups living in campsites consisting of cabins, platform tents, bunk-style quarters, and treehouses. Girl Scouts of the USA requires that staff have separate sleeping arrangements from campers. The staff are housed in a cabin or tent, etc. in close proximity of the campers. The girls we be shown where the staff will sleep, in case they need the staff at any time of the day when they are in the campsite.

Typical Day Schedule Health Care at Camp All camps meet established standards for health and safety, site maintenance, program and personnel, which are set by state and local governments and Girl Scouts of the USA. An on-site health supervisor with advanced medical training is available 24 hours a day and counselors are informed of campers’ medical history and medication needs to ensure proper first aid and medical assistance. All camp staff follows established Treatment Procedures reviewed by a doctor; the health supervisor manages camper medications, and minor camper illnesses and injuries are handled on-site following parent/guardian directions on the Health History form.

Campers use sunscreen on a regular basis and are encouraged to drink plenty of water. Campers are also covered by supplemental health and accident insurance. The insurance cost is included in the camp fee.

Safety at Camp Camper drop-off and pick-up is closely monitored; campers are released only to adults listed by the parent or guardian and who show a picture ID. Once in our care, camps follow adult-to-girl supervision ratios specified by Girl Scouts’ Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Accommodating Special Needs If your camper has special needs (dietary, physical, medical, or emotional), please contact a leadership and learning specialist – outdoor program or 877312-4764 or camp@girlscoutsmoheartland.org with specific considerations in advance so we can best serve your camper.

Meals and Dietary Restrictions Campers are provided three full meals a day plus snacks! Campers staying a full week at camp will experience cooking in their unit campsite. Please indicate special dietary needs on the health history form, and please do not bring any food or drinks from home.

7 AM Rise and Shine!

Flag Ceremony 8AM Breakfast 9AM Unit Kaper Time Morning Activities 12 PM Lunch 1 PM Camper Time 2PM Afternoon Activities 6PM Flag Ceremony, Dinner 7 PM Evening Activities 9 PM Unit Time 10 PM Lights Out

Camp Communication Cell Phones. Cell phones are not allowed at any of our camps. Any cell phone brought to camp will be secured in the camp office until the camper returns home. Please help us enforce this policy by ensuring that your camper does not bring a cell phone to camp. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged phones.

Phone Calls. Campers are not permitted to make phone calls while at camp. If any concerns or questions arise during your camper’s experience, a member of our staff will call you.

Mail. The best form of communication with your camper during camp is through letters. To ensure that your camper receives a letter each day, bring letters from home to check-in. Include pre-addressed and stamped envelopes for your camper to write back!

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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland 210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Columbia, Missouri Permit No. 353

877-312-4764 | girlscoutsmoheartland.org gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

We’ve got big news!

Girl Scouts of the USA Chief Executive Officer

Anna Maria ChĂĄvez

is coming to Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland!

Anna will be the keynote speaker at our 2016 Young Women of Distinction Ceremony, celebrating our Girl Scout Gold Awardees and 100 years of Girl Scouts Highest Awards!

There will be additional opportunities for all membership to meet Anna. Details coming soon!

Springfield, MO | June 4, 2016