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Day and Evening& Camps Have Fun at Summer Day and Evening Camp! In just a few months your daughter will be ready to attend one of the Summer Day and Evening Camps and the time to choose that camp is now! Year round thousands of Girl Scouts eagerly anticipate these camps. Why go to camp? There are a variety of fun activities from playing games, singing, swimming to high adventure. The themes and settings for camp are so different that each girl will easily find one that fits her own unique personality; the hardest part is choosing which camp to attend! This brochure is full of camps, not just for younger girls, but for teens as well. If you are looking for Sleep Away Camp opportunities please make sure you turn your attention to the Sleep Away Camp section of this brochure. Although both types of camp are Girl Scout traditions, take time to read each section carefully, as there is a different registration process and deadline for each. Below are some steps to guide you on your camping journey‌
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Happy Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Camps-at-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maryland Camps . . . . . . . . . 34 Virginia Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
West Virginia Camp . . . . . . 54 Registration Information . . . 56 Who’s Eligible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 57 Girls with Special Needs . . . . . 57 Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Leadership Roles for Teen Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Medication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Accident Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 58 Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 At Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Camp Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Happy Camping! a camp 1. Choose Pick your camp; we have 37 camps throughout
to Camp 2. Apply The application is now online at https://gsusa.ebiz.
Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. See the Camps at a Glance on pages 32-33.
Day and Evening Camps 2012
uapps.net/vp/Home/tabid/166/Default.aspx. Deadlines for applications • Note the application deadline for each camp is different and is listed in the camp’s description. • Go online and apply for camp. Payment is due at the time of application via credit or debit card. Detailed instructions are on the inside front cover. Apply for Financial Assistance • Financial Assistance is available. Please go to www.gscnc.org/Camps_for_Girl_Scouts.html and click on the Financial Assistance link to fill out the request before you apply for a camp. Please see page 33 for more information. Apply to Volunteer at camp • Sign-up to volunteer by sending the Camp Information Contact an email.
notification from camp 3. Receive • Placement is not automatic. Each camp makes •
their own placements either via lottery or first come, first serve. See specific camp for more details. The camp you apply for will make placements and notify you of acceptance by the Placement Notification Date.
the Start of Camp 4. At • Read over your daughter’s acceptance letter to • •
be sure she is prepared. Notify the camp of any changes to the health history form, emergency contact information, etc. If your daughter is bringing medication to camp (both prescription and over the counter), fill out and have the Medication Permission form signed by a physician available at: http:/www.gscnc.org/ daycamp_medication.html.
Need Help? •
For questions regarding an individual camp, please contact the Camp Information Contact listed in the camp description. • For information about the camps in general please contact the School Break Programs Specialist at (202) 274-3329 or (800) 523-7898 x229 For assistance in applying for Financial Assistance, logging in or applying for camp, please call 202-274-3321, Annette Rollins or email info@gscnc.org
Register online at http://register.gscnc.org
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Day & Evening Camps Camps
City
Dates
Time
Campers Grade in school year 11-12
Teen Volunteer Grade in school year 11-12
Transportation Available?
Day and Evening Camps 2012
Maryland Camps Allegany County Day Camp
Cumberland
August 6-10
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MondayThursday 9:00am-1:00p.m. Friday
K to 8
9 to 10
None
Bay Breeze
Southern
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
K to 12
7 to 12
x
Brighton Woods I
Brookeville
July 9-20
9:00 a.m. - 3 :00p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
x
Brighton Woods II
Brookeville
July 23-August 3
9:00 a.m. - 3 :00p.m.
K to 7
7 to 12
x
Camp Catoctin
Sabillasville
July 16-20
9:00 a.m. - 4 :00p.m.
K to 12
7 to 12
x
Camp Gilbert Run
Charolette Hall
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
x
Camp Gilbert Run Teen
Charolette Hall
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
6 to 11
9 to 12
x
Camp Mighty Oak
Sabillasville
July 9-13
9:00 a.m. - 3 :00p.m.
K to 12
6 to 12
x
Camp Millie
Sabillasville
July 2-6
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 7
7 to 12
x
Camp Sunshine
Boyds
July 23-27
9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
K to 8
9 to 12
None
Camp Tuckerman
Rockville
June 19-29
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Summer Twilight
Bowie
June 18-22
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
K to 6
7 to 12
None
Sweet Little Vacation
Sabillasville
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
x
Valley View Day Camp
Sabillasville
June 18-22
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 6
7 to 12
x
Washington County Day Camp
Hagerstown
August 6-10
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
K to 12
8 to 12
x
Sterling
July 30- Aug 3
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Ashgrove Adventure
Oakton
June 25-July 6 *no camp July 4
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
1 to 8
7 to 12
x
Burke Lake Adventure
Fairfax Station
July 23-July 27
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Camp Claude Moore
Sterling
July 9-13
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Camp Crossroads
Oakton
July 16-20
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
x
Evening Shade
Haymarket
June 25-29
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Camp Fairfax
Reston
July 30-Aug 3
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
K to 6
7 to 12
None
Camp Firefly I
Oakton
July 30-Aug 3
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
None
Camp Firefly II
Oakton
Aug 6-10
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
None
Camp Franklin Park
Purcellville
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
K to 6
7 to 12
None
Fort Hunt Day Camp
Mt Vernon
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
K to 8
9 to 12
None
Frederick County Twilight Camp
Berryville
June 18-22
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
K to 12
7 to 12
None
Manassas Summer Day Camp
Haymarket
July 9-13
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
None
Owl Camp
Alexandria
July 2-3 and 5-6 *no camp July 4
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Ports of Prince William I
Triangle
June 25-29
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 8
7 to 12
None
Ports of Prince William II
Triangle
July 9-13
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 6
6 to 12
None
Camp Summer Magic
Sterling
July 9-13
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 12
6 to 12
None
Camp Tag-A-Long
Leesburg
August 13-17
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
K to 5
6 to 12
None
Warren County Day Camp
Front Royal
June 25-29
8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
K to 12
6 to 12
None
None
Virginia Camps Camp Algonkian
West Virgina Camp
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Berkeley County Twilight Camp
Martinsburg
July 9-13
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
K to 12
6 to 12
Jefferson County Twilight Camp
Charles Town
Aug 6-10
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
K to 12
9 to 12
None
Mineral County Day Camp
Keyser
June 25-29
12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
K to 12
6 to 12
None
202-237-1670 or 1-800-523-7898
at a Glance Application Deadline
Placement Notification Date
Placement Method
Buddy
July 28th
July 30th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
Website
Contact Information
www.gscnc.org/Allegany_County_Camp.html
vcmoore@atlanticbb.net
Page #
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May 1st
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.campsomd.org/baybreeze.htm
baybreezecamp@comcast.net
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April 15th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/brightonwoods_daycamp.html
brightonwdsinfo@verizon.net
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June 15th
April 15th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/brightonwoods_daycamp.html
brightonwdsinfo@verizon.net
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June 15th
February
First Come-First Serve
No
www.campcatoctin.org
volunteer@campcatoctin.org
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May 1st
May 1st
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.campsomd.org
winona@campsomd.org
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May 1st
May 1st
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.campsomd.org
winona@campsomd.org
June 4th
June 11th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/Camp_Mighty_Oak.html
cmoregistrar@gmail.com
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May 1st
June 10th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
http://campmillie.ScoutLander.com
emkline@verizon.net
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April 15th
May 15th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/camp_sunshine.html
campsunshine2011@aol.com
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March 9th
April 4th
Lottery
No
www.gscnc.org/camp_tuckerman.html
director@CampTuckerman.org
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May 31st
June 10th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/summer_twilight.html
twilightcampbowie@gmail.com
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April 30th
May 30th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.gscnc.org/Sweet_Little_Vacation.html
Bkcreations1@comcast.net
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June 1st
June 10th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.gscnc.org/Valley_View_Camp.html
hilda0742@aol.com
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July 2nd
July 9th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/Washington_County_Camp.html
burnettpaula@hotmail.com
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April 15th
April 30th
Lottery
Yes
www.gscnc.org/camp_algonkian.html
algonkiangirls@hotmail.com
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March 30th
April 9th
Lottery
Yes
www.ashgroveadventure.org
kmraff@cox.net
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March 16th
April 16th
Lottery
No
www.burkelakeadventures.org
Director@burkelakeadventures.org
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June 1st
May 6th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.gscnc.org/camp_claude_moore.html
gsleader109@gmail.com
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March 21st
April 4th
Lottery
No
www.campcrossroads.org
directors@campcrossroads.org
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April 1st
April 15th
Lottery
No
www.gscnc.org/camp_evening_shade.html
campeveningshade@gmail.com
March 30th
March 31st
Lottery
No
http://campfairfax.org
chelleyoum@gmail.com
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July 1st
July 8th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.campfirefly.org
Inkjet@campfirefly.org
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July 1st
July 8th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.campfirefly.org
giggles@campfirefly.org
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April 1st
April 30th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.CampFranklinPark.org
ninajohns@live.com
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May 19th
June 1st
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.gscnc.org/camp_ft_hunt.html
avonlady_Jihanna@msn.com
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April 1st
April 8th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.gscnc.org/Frederick_County_Camp.html
pennyj47@yahoo.com
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April 15th
April 20th
Lottery
No
http://pages.scoutingweb.com/hosting/client/ summerday
anello1@verion.net
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Until Full
May 15th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/owl_camp.html
owlcamp@gmail.com
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April 1st
Mid May
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.camppopw.org
FranPhoenix@aol.com
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April 1st
Mid May
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.camppopw.org
FranPhoenix@aol.com
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April 1st
April 18th
Lottery
Yes
www.campsummermagic.org
directors@campsummermagic.org
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March 15th
April 15th
First Come-First Serve
Yes
www.camptag-a-long.org
Director@camptag-a-long.org
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June 8th
June 11th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/Warren_County_Camp.html
pearson122201@yahoo.com
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June 1st
June 15th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/Berkeley_County_Camp.html
troop402@comcast.net
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July 20th
July 23rd
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/Jefferson_County_Camp.html
Colonyv@frontier.net
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June 4th
June 15th
First Come-First Serve
No
www.gscnc.org/Mineral_County_Camp.html
lynnmcquinn@frontier.com
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Register online at http://register.gscnc.org
Day and Evening Camps 2012
April 2nd June 15th
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Day and Evening Camps 2012
ALLEGANY COUNTY DAY CAMP: “Girl Scout Traditions: An Outdoor Adventure” LOCATION: Cumberland, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: August 6-10, 2012 (9:00 am-4:00 pm MondayThursday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Friday) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/Allegany_ County_Camp.html
TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 28, 2012 - Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: July 30, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Amy Hutcherson, amy@exclamationlabs.com or Vivian Moore vcmoore@atlanticbb.net
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Knots, Camping, Campfires, and more. Join as we celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting with activities to include crafts, games, songs, swimming everyday (weather permitting), and a cookout on Wednesday. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-8.........$40 Aides/AIT..............................$20 Daughters of Staff K-8..........$20 Pixies/Rangers.......................$20 Additional T-shirt....................$8 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Girls will assume leadership roles appropriate to their level in Girl Scouts. No requirements.
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SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Sleep-over in tents on August 10th.
202-237-1670 or 1-800-523-7898
APPLY EARLY!
BAY BREEZE: “Bay Breeze Down on the Farm!” LOCATION: Southern Maryland DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.campsomd.org/ baybreeze.htm DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Due to Hurricane Irene, this year we are moving our camp to the farm! We will have all the standard camp fun, cooking out, arts and crafts, songs, science and hiking. PLUS, a hay maze, petting zoo, square dancing, and so much more!
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12.....$100 Aides.......................................$0 (must be approved by Director) Aides in Training....................$50 Daughters of Full Time Staff...................$50 Pixies....................................$50 Rangers.................................$50 Additional T-shirt....................$8
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Surprise for all Cadette, Teens, AIT and Aides! TRANSPORTATION: Yes. Campers must ride the bus REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 2, 2012 - Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: May 1, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Charron Dean (aka c-turtle), Director (410) 394-6544 baybreezecamp@comcast.net
BRIGHTON WOODS SUMMER DAY PROGRAM: “Follow Me Girls…” LOCATION: Brookeville, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: Session 1: J uly 9-20, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm) Session 2: July 23-Aug 3, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: FOLLOW ME GIRLS…Join us as we recreate the by-gone days of Girl Scouting. Explore activities and skills the early Girl Scouts experienced. Civie the Frog and friends will also be around to share the time honored traditions of Brighton Woods, arts and crafts, nature, music, tie dye and other activities that an outdoor summer camp affords. Parents please note: We are an outdoor camp that operates in hot weather. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-8.......$245 Daughters of Staff K-8........$105 Teen Staff .............................$90 Pixies....................................$70 Rangers...............................$105 No refunds after May 15. $60 cancellation fee GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Entering 8th grade or higher by Sept 2012. Contact Teen Director, Leslie O’Dell for application PRIOR to GSCNC registration. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: All camp overnight is July 17 for Session 1 and July 31 for Session 2. Archery available both sessions to campers currently) in 6th and 7th grades (2011-12).
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 15, pending staffing (after 4/15 call registrar if you need to check your status) VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Sandy Jordan (301) 340-0952 (Monday thru Friday 10:00 am-8:00 pm only) bightonwdsinfo@verizon.net Teen Contact: Leslie O’Dell (301) 898-3389 M-F 6:00-9:00 pm kenleso@yahoo.com brightonwdsinfo@verizon.net
Day and Evening Camps 2012
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Aides must be entering grade 9 or higher and MUST have successfully completed Bay Breeze AIT training. AIT must be entering grade 8 or higher.
WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/ brightonwoods_daycamp.html
Financial Assistance Available
TRANSPORTATION: Yes. All Campers must ride the bus.
Register online at http://register.gscnc.org
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CAMP CATOCTIN: “Candyland” LOCATION: Sabillasville, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 16-20, 2012 (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
Day and Evening Camps 2012
WEBSITE: www.campcatoctin.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Join us for a sweet week of Girl Scout fun as we explore Candyland! Hike Peppermint Forest, play outdoor games on Gumdrop Mountain, go creeking in Caramel Creek, enjoy crafts, outdoors skills, singalongs and other sweetasticthemed activities. Everyone enjoys swimming in Popsicle Pool every day and an all-camp lunch on Friday. Fourth graders and up will enjoy canoeing on Lollipop Lake, archery and an overnight campout. Sixth and 7th graders will go on a field trip on Thursday.
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-3.......$120 Girl Scouts Grades 4-5.......$140 Girl Scouts Grades 6-12.....$160 Daughters of Part-time Staff………………Half price Daughters of Full Time Staff......................... Half Price Program Aides......................$70 Rangers (sons in Elementary School)..........$50 Pixies (pre-school, potty trained siblings)…...$30 Additional T-shirt....................$8 * Financial aid, staff discounts, and payment plans available GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aides (PAs) must have completed 7th grade by camp, complete PA training as determined by Camp Catoctin, attend planning meetings and complete the registration process. PAs can earn appropriate PA level pin and /or patch. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Overnight on July 18, 2012, for Girl Scouts in the 4th grade and above.
Field Trip for Grades 6-7 July 19th. TRANSPORTATION: Yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: upon receipt of completed health history and permission slip. VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Kimberley Lizik volunteer@campcatoctin.org
Camp Gilbert Run: “Island Adventure” LOCATION: Charlotte Hall, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) WEBSITE: www.campsomd.org
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202-237-1670 or 1-800-523-7898
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-3.........$95 Girl Scouts Grades 4-5.......$110 Girl Scouts Grades 6-12 (teen units).....................$155 Aide in Training Grades 7-10 (AIT)............$45 Program Aides (Grades 8-12)...................$25 Daughters of full-time Staff K-5............................$50 Daughters of full-time Staff 6-10 (teen units).......$95 Pixies....................................$25 Rangers.................................$25 Additional T-shirt....................$8 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: AIT/PAIT – grade 7-11. Program Aide – completed 8th grade and Program Aide training. PA training on June 3 and will earn PA pin. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: • Optional overnight June 27-grades 4-12 • Optional ropes trip grades 6-12 June 27 (extra fee) • Swimming - 4-12 grades • Bowling, ice skating-teen adventure units
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the late 1800s as we travel to a time of Western exploration and of days gone by! We’ll explore the life and activities of Wild West and the New Frontier.
TRANSPORTATION: Yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 1 (will continue to take registrations until full) - Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: May 1, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Lonna Siskind (301) 826-1315 daycamp@campsomd.org winona@campsomd.org
CAMP MIGHTY OAK: “Best of the West: Frontier Fun” LOCATION: Sabillasville, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 9-13, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/Camp_ Mighty_Oak.html
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12.....$135 Program Aides......................$75 Daughters of Full Time Staf........ $67.50 Pixies ......................$10 per day Rangers....................$10 per day Fee includes t-shirt, patches, and snacks GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aides (PAs) and Aides-In-Training (PATs) must have completed the 6th grade, attend PA training at or prior to the start of camp, participate in the camp planning, and attend PA Retreat, May 19-20. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Overnight for campers is July 11 for grades 3 and up.
Day and Evening Camps 2012
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Join us as we travel to Hawaii for an island adventure. Volcanoes, hula dancing, beaches, crafts, frozen treats, and a cookout are some things we’ll explore. Juniors will go swimming and have an optional overnight. Teen units will go bowling, ice skating, and swimming. Teen units, Aides, and AITs will have an optional evening swim trip, overnight, and field trip to a ropes course. Experience the fun and adventure.
TRANSPORTATION: Yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 4 PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 11 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Beth Case cmoregistrar@gmail.com (301) 668-0454
Register online at http://register.gscnc.org
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CAMP MILLIE: “Hooray for Hollywood” LOCATION: Sabillasville, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 2-6, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm)
Day and Evening Camps 2012
WEBSITE: http://campmillie.ScoutLander. com
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Get ready to glam it up “Hollywood Style” at Camp Millie this year! You will surely have a divine time darling, participating in activities such as fishing, crafts, nature, sing-alongs, swimming, games, and outdoor cooking. Our older campers (3rd grade and up) also get to shoot for the stars in archery and paddle canoes with scene-ready style. Our Teen High Adventure (THA) girls will leave camp to tackle the lines of the high ropes course, the ups and downs of white water rafting and enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Join us as we “walk the red carpet” of funfilled adventure! FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-2.......$120 Girl Scouts Grades 3-5.......$135 Girl Scouts Grades 6-8 High Adventure..............$195 Daughters of Full Time Staff...................$35 Program Aide Grades 7-12......................$50 Rangers (t-shirt not included).........$25 Pixies (t-shirt not included)..$25 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aides (PA’s) must have completed 8th grade and have taken Program Aide Training, held Feb. 3-4 for new PAs. PA will
be required to attend an overnight at camp on Sunday, July 1. Mandatory training first week of June 2012. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: • Overnight for current 3rd graders and up. • Teen High Adventure leaves camp for three of the five days to experience whitewater rafting, team-building, a challenge course, and Cunningham Falls State Park beach. TRANSPORTATION: Yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 10, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Erin Kline emkline@verizon.net (301) 668-6171
CAMP SUNSHINE: “Girl Scouts Through the Decades” LOCATION: Boyds, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 23-27, 2012 (9:15 am-3:15 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/camp_ sunshine.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Come join us in the quiet country setting of Boyds, MD as we enjoy a week in the woods. Girls will learn about Girl Scouting through the early years: 1912-1940 to the current time entering the 21st century. Activities will include
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hiking, songs, games, crafts, Girl Scouts history, high adventure, archery and an overnight for the older scouts. Girls will have the opportunity to earn our Camp’s Own patch Girl Scouting Through the Decades. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-3........ $90 Girl Scouts Grades 4-8.......$100 Aides.......................................$0 Daughters of Staff...................$0 Pixies....................................$10 Rangers.................................$10 Additional T-shirt..................$10 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aide training or Camp Sunshine experience. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Optional Girl Scout Junior, Cadette and Aide overnight July 26. TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: May 15, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Dee Smith campsunshine2011@aol.com
CAMP TUCKERMAN: “Terrific Tuckerman Traditions” LOCATION: Rockville, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 19-29, 2012 (9:30 am-3:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/camp_ tuckerman.html
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: We are celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts and 50 years of Camp Tuckerman. Come explore our traditions! At Camp Tuckerman we have been singing, hiking, and making new friends for years. Get to know nature and our creek. Cook over a campfire and wash dishes. Learn a new craft and make ice cream. Experience our wonderful wooded campsite, Camp Tuckerman friendships, and 50 years of terrific Tuckerman traditions!
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level):
Girl Scouts Grades K-5.......$150 Daughter of Staff.......... 50% or 33.3% off (depending on full or part time staff) Aides and Aides in Training...$75 Pixies....................................$75 Rangers.................................$75 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aide in Training: current 6th grade and above who have not completed the PAIT program at Camp Tuckerman.
rogram Aide: Invited P returning Program Aides only.
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Extended Day (until 7:00 PM) – June 25 Overnight (for current grade 3 and older) – June 26
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Financial Assistance Available
TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2012 add Campers selected based on lottery. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 4, 2012 A lottery system from the ontime applications will be used. VOLUNTEER CONTACT: director@CampTuckerman.org
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SUMMER TWILIGHT CAMP: “Ready for Camp?!” LOCATION: Bowie, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 18-22, 2012 (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aides must have completed 8th Grade. P rogram Aides in Training must have completed 7th Grade.
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WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/summer_ twilight.html
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Please join us at Twilight Camp to learn new skills and meet new friends! Learn campfire cooking, traditional camp skills and songs, and have fun! FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-6.........$50 Program Aides Grades 7 and above…….…............$10 Staff Children Grades K-6.....$25
LL Aides and Aides in A Training must attend PA training before camp begins (Training will be provided by camp directors prior to camp).
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis.
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PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 10, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Lynne Snyder twilightcampbowie@gmail.com (443) 306-8920
SWEET LITTLE VACATION: “Cruise on over to SLV Day Camp” LOCATION: Sabillasville, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/camping/ summerdayandevening/ SLVdaycamp.htm DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: This is your Captain speaking: Cruise on over to SLV Day Camp and climb aboard the
SS Juliette. Enjoy a Sweet Little Vacation of magical adventures as you visit different ports of cities. Our Program Directors will help you with your crafts and badge work, while the teens enjoy two shore excursions. Don’t forget your bathing suit, the ships pool is ready to go. Our Girl Scout Juniors and above will have a lifeboat safety drill at the lake and learn how to fend off any pirates at the archery range. So don’t miss out... All aboard that’s coming aboard!
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: PA training is mandatory. Girl Scout should have completed the 7th grade SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: There will be two teen offsite field trips. Location and additional information will follow registration. TRANSPORTATION: Yes “Buses available from Green Valley Elementary, Kemptown Elementary and Urbana Elementary”
PLACEMENT DEADLINE Sent with confirmation by May 30, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Beth Kosar (240) 405-4353 Bkcreations1@comcast.net
VALLEY VIEW DAY CAMP: “Iron Girl Scout 100th Anniversary Competition” LOCATION: Sabillasville, MD 21780 DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 18-22, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/Valley_ View_Camp.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Learn new outdoor skills and improve your old. Build and eat a campfire! Yes it says eat! We have swimming, crafts, songs, games, skits, swaps and outdoor cooking. Earn badges! Juniors on up go canoeing, do archery and sleep overnight on Wednesday. Cadettes go lazy river tubing too! Find out who has the best skills at our closing ceremony on Friday afternoon. Will your unit be the Iron Scout?
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-3.......$120 Girl Scouts Grades 4-5.......$135 Girl Scouts Grade 6............$150 Program Aides Grades 7 and above.........................$55 Daughters of Staff.................$45 Pixies....................................$45 Rangers.................................$45 Additional T-shirt..................$10 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aides must have completed 7th grade. Program Aide day camp training is mandatory. Program Aides are expected to attend planning meetings. Please contact the Volunteer Contact listed below for planning schedule. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Optional Junior’s on up have an overnight June 20th TRANSPORTATION: Yes REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis.
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FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-3.......$115 Girl Scouts Grades 4-5 (includes archery, canoeing, overnight).......$142 Girl Scouts Grades 6-8 (includes archery, canoeing, overnight, and 2 off site trips)..........$180 Aides/AIT..............................$80 Daughters of Staff............. 40% discount Rangers.................................$25 Pixie (under 5, potty trained)...................$25 Additional T-shirt....................$8
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registrations will be accepted until April 30, 2012 (or until camp is full) - Campers selected on first come basis.
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 10, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Hilda Vanover 301-293-4157
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WASHINGTON COUNTY DAY CAMP: “Celebrations Throughout the Year” LOCATION: Hagerstown, MD DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: August 6-10, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
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WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/ Washington_County_Camp. html
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Spend the week on a journey through the months of the year celebrating special dates with crafts, games, dance, and songs. Swimming will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl
Scouts on the last day with a pizza party and talent show. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12.......$45 Aides.....................................$25 Pixies......................................$0 Rangers...................................$0 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Girls must be entering High School in 2012. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: The girls will have the opportunity to connect with their community by attending the Hagerstown Housing Authority Community Fair at the Elgin Station Community Center. Agencies throughout the county will provide information booths, food, games, and music.
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TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 2, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: July 9, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Anastasia Broadus (301) 302-4048 wash_co_daycamp@yahoo. com Paula Burnett (301) 991-7128 burnettpaula@hotmail.com
Financial Aid Available
LOCATION: Sterling, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 30-August 3, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) WEBSITE: www.campalgonkian.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Celebrate the first 100 years of Girls Scouts from sea to shining sea! Campers will experience the wonders of the United States, making stops at its most popular regions. They will start their exploration in the Wild West to the Big Apple Circus, stopping along the way at Florida’s beaches and the musical cities of Nashville and Detroit. Activities include arts & crafts, games, singing and a celebration of Girl Scouts’ 100 Years. The fee includes a unit picture, camp T-shirt, patches and swimming at Volcano Island.
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2012 Volunteer’s children are assured a space at camp - All other registrations are selected through a lottery system.
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 30, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Ann Withington, Director algonkiangirls@hotmail.com
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FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-5.......$115 Aides-in Training $70 (Grades 6-7)...................$190 Program Aides (Grades 7-12)...................$40 Daughters of Staff.................$40 Pixies....................................$40 Rangers.................................$40 Additional T-shirt....................$8
Register online at http://register.gscnc.org
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ASHGROVE ADVENTURE: “That’s Amore! – Ashgrove’s Italian Adventure” LOCATION: Oakton, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-July 6, 2012 (no camp July 4th) One Nine Day Camp Session (9:00 am-3:30 pm)
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WEBSITE: http://www.ashgroveadventure. org/ DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Viva Italia! Journey through Rome, Venice, and Milan, enjoying the rich heritage of Italy. Escape from Mt. Vesuvius at OP, our fun challenge course. Hit the target like a Roman archer. Crank your own ice cream while enjoying Italian folk tales. Feast on Italian campfire cuisine. Become a fashionista exploring Italian culture and design, discover Italian inventions and create a Renaissance masterpiece. Act in an Italian comedy/tragedy or join the opera chorus. That’s an Italian Adventure! FEES: Girl Scouts Grades 1 – 5.....$160 Girl Scouts Grades 6-8.......$190 Aides in Training ...................$90 Aides.................$10 (T shirt fee) All Children of Staff................. $100 Discount Kinders ................................$60 Boys .....................................$60
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GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Aide in Training (Grades 7-8 current 2011-2012 school year): Ashgrove Adventure specific application postmarked by 2/15/12 prior to online registration.
amp Aide (Grades C 9-12 current 2011-2012 school year or completed Ashgrove AIT Program): Ashgrove Adventure specific application postmarked by 2/15/12 prior to online registration. Ashgrove Adventure specific applications available at www. ashgroveadventure.org and through Service Units 50, 51 and 56 or website.
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Special overnight: June 28th for girls in current grades 3-8. Teen Unit Field Trip: June 28th TRANSPORTATION: Yes (See website for details) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Lottery Applications received by March 30th. Placement notification postmarked by April 9th. Camp Mailing Address for Health Forms: Ashgrove Adventure P.O. Box 710802 Herndon, VA 20171 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Kathleen Rafferty (703) 435-7654 kmraff@cox.net
BURKE LAKE ADVENTURES: “An Adventure in the Outof-Doors” LOCATION: Fairfax Station, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 22–27, 2012 (9:00 am-2:00 pm)
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WEBSITE: www.burkelakeadventures.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Get ready for your summer adventure! Explore the outdoors in a shady park setting with all Girl Scouts participating in outdoor themed activities and centers of crafts, outdoor cooking, songs and games. Girl Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may participate in an optional overnight camping. Aides will expand their leadership skills, earn an IP and participate in overnight camping. Further programming information will be available on our website. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-5.......$105 Program Aides–Grades 6+....$0 Pixies/Rangers.......................$40 Staff Children: First child $10; additional children............$40 Additional T-shirt....................$6 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: B urke Lake Camp Aides are not participating in an Aide-in-Training Program or in Program Aide Training. S ervice at Burke Lake can go towards the leadership requirements of the Program Aide Patch/ Pin, service hours for the Silver Trefoil or other service needed for GS recognitions. The hours can also go towards a variety of other leadership and service awards. T he Aide should talk with her Troop Advisor to determine how to apply the hours. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Optional overnight for grades 4 & 5 & Aides July 26
Financial Assistance Available
TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE Please use the online health forms available on our camp website. Campers are selected through a lottery system. Application Windows: Adult Staff: January 15March 1 Program AIDE staff (grade 6+): February 13-March 16 Campers: March 1-March 16 PLACEMENT DEADLINE: Campers will be notified via e-mail on April 16th. Teen Aides will be notified via e-mail by April 30. VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Director@ burkelakeadventures.org All Staff children are guaranteed placement! Mandatory training will be held mid-May for Adult staff and late-May for Program Aides. Please visit our website for additional information.
CAMP CLAUDE MOORE: “Pioneer Days” LOCATION: Sterling, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 9–13, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/camp_ claude_moore.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: It’s time to take a journey back in time to 1812, the days of the pioneers, covered wagons, and homemade ice cream. Turn back time with us and see how the people of 1812 lived and prospered. This week you will learn new things such as how to a make toy that young pioneers would have made, try your hand at panning for gold and try to catch the big one at the fishing hole.
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Aides in Training (AITs) – Girls who have just completed 6th-8th grade. Aides – girls who have just completed 7th-12th grade and at least one year as an AIT. Aides and AITs must attend all training sessions and the open house.
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FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts K–5.....................$95 Aides in Training ...................$35 Daughters of Staff K-5............$0 Pixies......................................$0 Rangers….. .............................$0 Additional T-shirt..................$10
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2012 Campers selected based on lottery. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: May 6, 2012. VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Deborah Nickles 703-992-6291 gsleader109@gmail.com
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CAMP CROSSROADS: “Summer at Hogwarts” LOCATION: Oakton, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 16-20, 2012 (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
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WEBSITE: www.campcrossroads.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Back by popular demand! Join your favorite wizard, Harry Potter, for summer fun at Hogwarts. Come dressed as your favorite character on Harry Potter Day. Find Ron’s pet Scabbers. Stop at Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlour. Naturally, Hermione has read all the books but you don’t have to! See our website for more details. FEES Girl Scouts Grades K-3.........$95 Girl Scouts Grades 4-5.......$110 Girl Scouts Grades 6-8.......$120 Girl Scouts Grades 7-8 (AIT).................................$25 Aides(Teen Staff)...................$25 Daughters of Staff...................$0 Pixies(Pre-school).................$10 Rangers(Boys).......................$10 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Aides In Training (AIT) must have completed 7th grade. Teen staff must have completed 8th grade. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Optional Junior overnight July 20. Cadette overnights on July 18th and July 20th. Optional Teen Staff/AIT overnight on July 14th.
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TRANSPORTATION: Yes (See Crossroads website for more details) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2012 - Campers selected based on lottery. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 4, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: directors@campcrossroads.org 703-764-1532
CAMP EVENING SHADE: “Blast Off!” LOCATION: Haymarket, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (5:00 pm-8:30 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/camp_ evening_shade.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Blast off into space with Camp Evening Shade. Come explore outerspace by learning about
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our planets, moons and stars. Blast off in science, let your imagination run wild in arts and crafts and have fun in games. The fee includes a camp T-shirt and a patch. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-5.........$50 Daughter of Staff..................$25 Pixies....................................$25 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Teens must have completed 6th grade. TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2012 or until camp is filled. Campers selected based on lottery PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 15, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Stephanie Teschke campeveningshade@gmail.com
CAMP FAIRFAX: “Girl Scouts Through Space and Time” LOCATION: Reston, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 30-Aug 3, 2012 (9:00 am-4:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://campfairfax.org
GIRLS (AND BOYS OF STAFF) LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Should have been an AIT. Training is mandatory. Fill out the Camp Specific Registration Form at campfairfax.org. Will earn 40 community service hours.
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS:
Aides In Training (AITs) and Aides go to the Water Mine after camp on Tuesday evening. Dinner is provided. TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 20 Campers selected based on lottery. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: March 31 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Chelle Youmans (703) 887-6517 chelleyoum@gmail.com
Financial Assistance Available
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Mission Control wants you to join our space program at Camp Fairfax! Plan to soar in space with archery and splash down on Lake Fairfax with canoeing (Girl Scout Juniors and up). Everyone gets to cool off in the Milky Way (Watermine). Learn cool moves in cheer and dance and perfect your space walk. Explore the wonders of space nutrition and catch a fish when you return to earth.
FEES: Girl Scouts Grades Pre-K-6...........................$120 Aide in Training (AIT)completed grade 6….....$120 Aides-Grades 7+.................$50 Staff Children (including AIT/ AIDEs)………..................$30
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CAMP FIREFLY: “100 years and Counting” LOCATION: Oakton, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 30-August 3, 2012-session 1 (6:00 pm-9:00 pm) August 6-10, 2012-session 2 (6:00 pm-9:00 pm)
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WEBSITE: www.campfirefly.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Come celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting and experience camp as girls have through our history. Learn camp skills from the past and present; perform “theatrics”; learn to lash camp equipment like Grandma did while having fun with today’s glow-in-the-dark materials. Make a craft your Mom might have made. Sing the old songs and the new. Your time machine awaits as the dusk gathers. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level) Girl Scouts Grades K-8.........$45 Volunteer/Staff child, each....$10 Aides in Training/Aides .........$10 Girls (and boys of Staff)........$10 Preschool Daughters of Staff..............................$10 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Completed 7th grade. Service hours are given. Girl-developed program could be awarded leadership hours SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: Overnight for Aides and Aides in Training, TBD Overnight for Girl Scout Cadettes during camp
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TRANSPORTATION: No
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis.
FIELD TRIPS: None.
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: July 8, 2012
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis.
VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Staff: Dennis Renoll (703) 624-1616 inkjet@campfirefly.org Campers: Judy Baldwin (703) 978-0887 (702) 283-2264 giggles@campfirefly.org
CAMP FRANKLIN PARK: “Under the Big Top” LOCATION: Purcellville, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) WEBSITE: www. CampFranklinPark.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: This is a summer at the circus “Under the Big Top”. The circus animals are loose, and we need to catch them with our magic arrows in archery. Girls will wear clown make-up, balance the tightrope, learn how to juggle, make balloon animals, play carnival games and so much more. FEES: Girl Scouts Grades K-6 ......$100 Aides/AIT’s...........................$50 Pixies/Rangers.........................$0 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Must have completed 6th grade by camp date SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR
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TRANSPORTATION: No
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 30, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: NinaJohns@live.com (703) 587-5841 3331 Piney Ridge Court, Oak Hill, VA 20171
FORT HUNT DAY CAMP: “Continuing the Legacy (19122012)” LOCATION: Fort Hunt, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (9:00 am-3:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/camp_ft_ hunt.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: During this fun Girl Scout camp girls of all levels will explore the legacy of Girl Scouts. Girls will have the opportunity to explore the history of the organization while doing activities such as, arts and crafts, music, and ice cream making in an outdoor setting. All age levels will complete requirements for a Legacy Badge and receive a T-shirt and camp patch. Weather conditions may affect our schedule and parent’s awareness of this is appreciated.
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12 …………….............$35 after May 16.....................$40 Aides.......................................$0 Daughters of Full Time Staff..............$17.50 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Teens will earn recognition. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-8.......$100 Aides/AIT................................$0 Daughters of Staff...................$0 Pixies/Rangers.........................$0 Additional T-shirt..................$10 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Teens will earn volunteer hours to be used for their schools in the fall. Also Program Aide opportunities may be available. Girl developed program eligible for leadership hours. Please contact for more information. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: June 28th-All girls, grades 3-8, will participate in a MANDATORY overnight camping experience. There will be no alternative activity for these campers at Ft. Hunt on June 28th or June 29th. TRANSPORTATION: No
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 19, 2012 - Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 1, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Jihanna Davis (703) 401-7204 avonlady_Jihanna@msn.com
FREDERICK COUNTY TWILIGHT CAMP: “Around the World in 5 Days”
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 8, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Penny Johnson (540) 665-0955 pennyj47@yahoo.com
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LOCATION: Berryville, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 18 - 22, 2012 (5:30 pm-8:30 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/ Frederick_County_Camp.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Make crafts, swaps, new foods, games, and dances, all from other countries. Recognitions will also be earned.
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MANASSAS GIRL SCOUTS SUMMER DAY CAMP: “Can You Dig It?” Location: Haymarket, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 9-13, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm)
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Website: http://pages.scoutingweb.com/ hosting/client/summerday/ Description of Program: Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of Manassas Summer Day Camp by digging into the past through archeology, paleontology, geology, gemology, and any other “ology” that we can think of!! You’ll experience pre-historic, ancient, and modern digs. There will be archery for Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes, a Cadette field trip, and so much more! We provide a T-shirt and patch, plus a snack, beverage, and popsicle each day. So, can you dig it?? Yes you can!!
Fees (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-5….....$80 Girl Scouts Grades 6-8…….$90 Aides/Aides in Training………$0 Daughters of Staff K-5..........$40 Daughters of Staff 6-8..........$45 Pixies…….……………........$25 Rangers…..…………….......$25 Additional T-shirt....................$8 Girl Leadership Roles and Requirements: All aides must have completed 7th grade and must apply to the director for acceptance. Special Field Trips: Girls in grades 6-8 have one field trip; see website for details. Additional charge may apply. Transportation: No Registration Deadline: April 15, 2012 - Campers selected based on lottery. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 20, 2012
Volunteer Contact: Kathy A. Drummond, Director (703)n368-5039 anello1@verizon.net
OWL CAMP: “Scout Summer Safari” LOCATION: Alexandria, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 2-3 and 5-6 2012 *NO camp July 4th (4:00 pm-8:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/owl_ camp.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Get ready for a jungle of fun with games, sports, crafts, and other “wild” activities. Take a walk on the wild side and discover the nature in your backyard. Oh, the places you will go when you join in a hunt for the best in others. Camp is located in the City of Alexandria. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-5…….$45 Aides/AIT….………….........$10 Daughters of Staff...................$0 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Aides and Aides in training will earn service hours. It is recommended they complete Program Aide Training. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Accepted until full or June 25, 2012 - Campers selected on first come basis.
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PLACEMENT DEADLINE: May 15, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Linda Bock owlcamp@gmail.com
CAMP PORTS OF PRINCE WILLIAM: “We’ve got a really good idea for all the girls of Prince William County...”
DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: Session 1: June 25-June 29 2012 Session 2: July 9-13 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) Both WEBSITE: www.camppopw.org DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Join us at Camp Ports of Prince William as we span the decades of Girl Scouting while celebrating the 100th Anniversary! From semaphore and hiking to singing and dancing, all centers and activities will reflect aspects of the last ten decades. We will still offer fishing, mini-golf, paddle boats, and creeking! Build some courage, confidence and character when you experience camp this summer!
Financial Assistance Available
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Fees include T-shirt, hat and patch Registered Girl Scouts Grades K-8.......................$70 Program Aides (one or both sessions)...........................$15 Daughters of Full-time Staff...................................$35 Pixies....................................$35 Rangers.................................$35 Extra T shirts.................. Add $8 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Program Aides must be entering 8th grade or higher in the Fall of 2012. PA Training is highly recommended. Please check the GSCNC website for training dates. Hours worked at camp can be used to earn the PA Patch or applied to other volunteer hour requirements. Cadettes
going into 7th grade will be assigned to work in the units with younger girls in the afternoon thus earning some volunteer hours too. Once the units are full, PA’s work in the Centers... register early for the best choice!
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LOCATION: Triangle, VA 22172
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2012 PLACEMENT DEADLINE: May 15, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Fran Phoenix (703) 670-6077 FranPhoenix@aol.com
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CAMP SUMMER MAGIC: “Peace, Love, and Girl Scouts” LOCATION: Sterling, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 9-13, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm)
Day and Evening Camps 2012
WEBSITE: www.campsummermagic.org
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Join us for a week of Peace, Love & Girl Scouts at Camp Summer Magic. We will swim at Volcano Island; make crafts like leather, tie dye, gimp, and beads. Make new friends but keep the old. Learn new skills like orienteering, outdoor cooking, singing, and dancing. On Friday we will celebrate Girl Scouts 100th Birthday with skits, a dance party, games and of course cake! So grab your buddy and register today to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scout fun! Fee includes themed camp t-shirt, daily snack, unit photo, patches, swimming and lunch on Friday.
TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION: April 1, 2012 or until full - Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 18, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Cindy Anderson-Kirwan directors@campsummermagic. org (703) 517-3729
CAMP TAG-A-LONG: “Camp Reality T.V.” LOCATION: Leesburg, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: August 13-17, 2012 (9:00 am-3:30 pm) WEBSITE: www.camptag-a-long.org
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Registered Girl Scouts Grades K-5.....................$125 Volunteer/Staff child, each....$40 Aides.....................................$40 Aides-in-Training...................$60 Children of Staff....................$40 Additional T-shirt..................$10 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Aides in Training must have completed Grade 6. Aides must have completed Grade 7. Aides in Training and Aides must attend training sessions, including Program Aide Training for new Aides.
202-237-1670 or 1-800-523-7898
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Do you love Reality TV? Then you’ll love what we have in store for you at Camp Tag-ALong this summer! We will spend the week in centers from Top Shot (archery) to Chopped (cooking), from Amazing Race to Survivor, and much more. There will be crafts, songs, dance, cooking, swimming, and all your favorites. Lunch provided on Friday. Awards earned will also be provided. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-5.......$100 Aides.....................................$25 Full Time Volunteer Staff Children: Staff Girl Scouts Grades K-5.......................$40 Pixies/Rangers.......................$30
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Camp Aides must have completed 6th grade by June 2012. Complete Camp Registration and contact the aide advisor at aideadvisor@camptaga-long.org for Camp Aide Application. Placement is first come, first served and will fill up.
TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2012 PLACEMENT DEADLINE: April 15, 2012
VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Amanda Althoff aalthoff@gscnc.org 202-274-3329
WARREN COUNTY DAY CAMP: “Girls on the Move” LOCATION: Front Royal, VA DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (8:45 am-12:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/Warren_ County_Camp.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Girls will be introduced to many ways to keep moving to stay healthy. They will also have some healthy eating guidance.
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: M ust attend training SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 8, 2012 PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 11, 2012
Day and Evening Camps 2012
SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: PALS (2011-2012 5th graders) will go tubing or rafting on Wednesday, weather permitting. Camp Aides are invited to spend the night at Camp Potomac Woods on Friday of camp week.
VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Ruth Pearson (540) 379-9702
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12.......$45 Daughters of Full Time Staff.............................$22.50 Aides/AIT...............................$ 0
Register online at http://register.gscnc.org
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Day and Evening Camps 2012
BERKELEY COUNTY TWILIGHT CAMP: “Let’s Rock out with Science” LOCATION: Martinsburg, WV DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: July 9-13, 2012 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/ Berkeley_County_Camp.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Spend a week discovering different aspects of science. Each night we will discover something new! Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics !!! We will end the week with a Mad Science Party!!
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12.......$45 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Girl Scout CadettesAmbassadors will earn 3 hours of leadership SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2012 - Campers selected on first come basis. PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 15, 2012
VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Peggy Kennedy 304-229-5565
JEFFERSON COUNTY TWILIGHT CAMP “It’s All About Me!” LOCATION: Charles Town, WV DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: August 6-10, 2012 (6:00 pm-9:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/ Jefferson_County_Camp.html DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Girls will learn how to make healthy decisions to skin care, healthy food choices and learning fun ways to exercises. Girls will also do self-esteem activities through the Uniquely Me program. FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Girl Scouts Grades K-12.......$45 GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: Teens may volunteer to help with programs. SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No
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202-237-1670 or 1-800-523-7898
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: July 23, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Colony Velez Colonyv@frontier.net
MINERAL COUNTY DAY CAMP: “Summer Fun!” LOCATION: Keyser, WV DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: June 25-29, 2012 (12 noon5:00 pm) WEBSITE: http://www.gscnc.org/Mineral_ County_Camp.html
FEES (Current 11-12 Grade Level): Day Camp Girl Scouts Grades K-12............................ $20 for registered girls/$32 for girls new to scouting Aides/AIT..............................$10 Daughters of Staff…………………….half price Pixies....................................$10 Rangers.................................$10 Additional T-shirt....................$8
GIRL LEADERSHIP ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS: N/A SPECIAL OVERNIGHTS OR FIELD TRIPS: N/A TRANSPORTATION: No REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 4, 2012 - Campers selected on first come basis.
Day and Evening Camps 2012
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2012 Campers selected on first come basis
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Come to the Mineral County day camp - Summer Fun where campers will enjoy games, crafts, water fun, and scavenger hunts. The program will offer the sun safety patch, health and fitness, outdoor sports badges, and eco-action activities. The week’s activities will end with a swimming party and cookout for the entire family.
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: June 15, 2012 VOLUNTEER CONTACT: Lynn McQuinn (304)788-9027 or (304)813-8301 lynnmcquinn@frontier.com
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Registration Information Who’s Eligible? Summer Day and Evening
Camps are open to all Girl Scouts.
We welcome non-Girl
Scouts to attend camp. $12 Girl Scout membership and fee must be paid in order to register for camp.
All girls are requested to become registered Girl Scouts.
Boys and pre-school age
children are eligible only in certain camps and only if they are the children of volunteer staff. Ages of boys may vary with camp. Reduced or waived rates may apply.
How to Apply Make sure that each
camper’s GSCNC Girl Scout membership is active and that each camper’s account has been activated and all edits have been made. See detailed instructions inside the front cover.
Camps are listed by state.
Applications are only available online. Detailed information is included in this brochure on the inside front cover.
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Be prepared to pay the full camp fee while applying
(unless applying for financial assistance) with a credit or debit card. Confirmation letters, bus schedules, etc. will be emailed as girls are placed.
Financial assistance is
available. Please fill out the Financial Assistance request online before you apply for camp, as it is needed to reduce your fee to be paid when you apply.
Any questions on a specific
camp should be referred to the Camp Information Contact volunteer of the camp you are interested in.
Register early – spaces fill
quickly. Check individual camp for application opening and closing dates.
Please apply for only one
camp! Space in all camps is limited. Let’s allow as many children as possible to experience the fun of a Girl Scout summer camp.
Please note that your child
MUST be able to stay for the duration of the program (emergency circumstances notwithstanding).
Fees quoted in this
brochure vary from camp to camp. The differences in the fees represent the wide variety of programs available throughout the council area. Please
compare your daughter’s interests with the available camps to ensure an enjoyable experience. Financial assistance is available for families who need help in order to make camp affordable. (See financial assistance section.)
Fees Note the fees for the camp program of your choice. Full payment will be due at the time of application by credit or debit card.
Fees may be reduced or
waived if the child’s parent is a camp volunteer/staff member or if the child is serving as a Camp/Program Aide or Aide-in-Training. Contact the Camp Information Contact of the particular camp before applying for camp for more information.
Fees may go towards site
rental, craft and program supplies, health care supplies, transportation, stipends, food and beverage costs, office supplies, postage and other expenses.
Receipts for day camp will
be given only after the camp has ended. To request a receipt letter, please e-mail daycamps@gscnc. org or call the School Break Programs Specialist at (202) 274-3329 or (800) 5237898 ext. 229.
Financial Assistance The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital attempts to make camp available to all girls regardless of the family’s economic situation.
Those in need of financial
assistance must complete the financial assistance request available online at www.gscnc.org/Camps_ for_Girl_Scouts.html before applying for a particular camp.
Wait for an email
confirmation of financial aid approval and code to be used when applying for camp.
If more than one family
member is requesting financial assistance, please complete a separate request for each child.
In order to allow as many
campers as possible to experience camp, financial assistance will only be approved once per camper per summer.
Any funds granted will be
sent directly to the camp.
All application information is strictly confidential.
Girls with Special Needs GSCNC offers
opportunities for girls with special needs, including physical or developmental disabilities, to be included in our summer day and evening camps. They can join other girls their age for swimming, hiking, singing and other camp activities.
Camp is available to ALL girls who:
Leadership Roles for Teen Girls
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Teen Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in leadership roles. Reduced rates and/or other advantages may serve as compensation. For more information on a specific camp, refer to the Camp Information Contact. Depending on the camp, there may be opportunities for teen girls to serve as Program Aides, Camp Aides or Aides-in-Training.
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Have physical and or developmental disabilities Have special dietary restrictions Require special medications or treatment (Epi-Pen, neubulizer, etc.) Require injections (insulin, HgH, etc.)
If your daughter has a
disability, she is welcome to attend our summer day and evening programs. To ensure that your daughter is placed in a camp and unit that best suits her needs, please call the Inclusion Specialist at (202) 534-3791 or (800) 523-7898 ext. 251 before completing your daughter’s application.
Volunteers Adult and teen volunteers
are needed in all areas. Camp programs or units without sufficient adult volunteer coverage may be cancelled or limited.
In some camps, special
accommodations and reduced rates may be made available for volunteers and/ or their children. For more information contact the Camp Information Contact listed for the camp you are interested in.
Program Aide – A Girl
Scout who has completed 6th grade or any grade above and has completed the GSUSA Program Aide core and specialty training. Program Aides may be required to take additional training specific to the camp. The Program Aide grade level may differ by camp. Contact the Camp Information Contact for additional information.
Aide in Training (AIT) or
Camp Aide – Some camps have specialized trainings to volunteer as an AIT or a camp aide that offer teens an opportunity to gain leadership skills. The requirements to volunteer as an AIT or Camp Aide vary by camp. Contact the Camp Information Contact for additional information.
Transportation Unless otherwise noted,
transportation is the responsibility of the parent.
Carpools are strongly
recommended and are usually arranged by parents.
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Medication
Refund Policy
At Camp
Medication, both
If the camper is not placed
“A Girl Scout leaves a site
Refunds for Girl Scout
If children are not picked
prescription and overthe-counter, WILL NOT be administered at camp without the submission of a Medication Permission Form.
into the camp applied for, you will be issued a full refund of the camp fee paid. membership will not be issued.
This form is mandatory only if you anticipate sending medication to camp with your camper.
Accident Insurance Accident insurance is
extended to all camp participants at no charge.
All camps operate under
the health and safety guidelines of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital and the jurisdiction in which they are located.
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up at the appropriate time, all efforts will be made to contact the parent/guardian and any emergency contacts. If these attempts fail, local authorities will be contacted.
Consult the Camp
The Medication Permission Form, instructions for completion and acceptable substitute forms can be found on our website. http:// www.gscnc.org/camping/ summerdayandevening/
cleaner than she finds it.” Each participant may be assigned to help with chores as part of the camp day.
Information Contact volunteer for each camp’s refund guidelines as stated in the acceptance letter. No full refunds after acceptance unless noted otherwise in acceptance letter.
Cancellations For information on camp closures, refer to the emergency information contained in the camp confirmation letter.
Camp Behavior
The director and other staff of the camp will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital reserves the right to send home from camp any girl who consistently exhibits unsuitable behavior or endangers the camp community, or whose actions towards others are unacceptable. The girl’s parent/guardian is responsible for picking her up from camp in this case. There will be no refund.