2017 Summer Fun Guide

CONNECT. LEAD. GROW. 2017 Summer Fun Guide Overnight and Day Camps

Adventure Trips

Leadership Programs

Dear Camp Families, Greetings from the Girl Scout Camp Program and Outdoor Education team! Another summer of fun, friendship, and outdoor adventure is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome your girl to Girl Scout camp.

This summer we’re challenging girls to Think Outside! Whether that means spending time in the outdoors, learning about environmental stewardship, or using creative and artistic talents to explore nature - your girl will have the opportunity to make this year’s summer camp theme meaningful and unique to her while enjoying all our camps have to offer.

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Each of our three summer resident camps feature fun outdoor activities like swimming, kayaking, archery, crafts, campfires, and so much more. However, each camp also offers a variety of activities unique to that camp property such as climbing the Alpine Tower at Camp Mary Atkinson, sleeping among the trees at our Tree House unit at Camp Graham, and exploring the Pamlico River at Leadership in the Outdoors ......................4 Camp Hardee. No matter which session or camp your girl attends, What’s in Store at Camp ............................4 she will have an awesome week exploring the great outdoors and Camp Extras and Buddy Program ..........5 building important life skills such as teamwork, independence, and Frequently Asked Questions ....................6 leadership.

Camp Graham ...............................................8 With us, this summer your girl will connect with the outdoors and Girl Scout Troop Camp.............................12 with campers and staff from across North Carolina and the world, Camp Hardee ...............................................13 lead the way by challenging herself in new and exciting ways, and Family Camp ................................................16 grow her courage and confidence in her abilities and herself. At Day Camp ......................................................17 Girl Scout summer camp, girls experience unique opportunities in Camp Mary Atkinson ...............................18 a fun, safe, and healthy environment.

Adventure Trips..........................................22 We know that by sharing your camper with us, you’re placing the Register for Camp ......................................24 utmost trust in our ability to take good care of her. That’s a Financial Information and Policies......24 responsibility we take seriously — and it’s why we’re also serious Employment Opportunities ....................25 about helping prepare girls (and families) for an unforgettable Camp Financial Assistance ....................26 summer experience with Girl Scouts. When you feel comfortable Campership Request Form......................27 about your camper joining us, she’ll feel that comfort, and it will set your camper up to have a happy and successful summer.

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One of the best ways to help prepare your girl for camp is attending our free camp open house events this spring. Campers and their families are invited to tour the property, meet camp staff, and discover the adventures that await! Plus, it’s a great opportunity to see your girl get excited about camp and learn more about all of the new skills, friendships, and memories she’ll bring home from Girl Scout camp this summer.

So, what are you waiting for?! Get ready to Think Outside! when camp registration opens February 1, 2017. We can’t wait to see how your girl takes the lead this summer at camp!

KELI DIEWALD, CAMP PROGRAM AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXECUTIVE

Girl Scout Camp is for Every Girl

Camp Standards Camp Graham, Camp Hardee, and Camp Mary Atkinson are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), a national organization that sets high standards for the health and safety of campers and staff, and the delivery of quality programs. In addition to meeting the established standards for health, safety, program, and personnel criteria set by federal, state, and local governments, our camps meet the standards set by Girl Scouts of the USA.

Girl Scout camp is all about trying new things, meeting new friends, and having fun. Whether you’re interested in horses, archery, swimming, canoeing, hiking, adventure trips, or are looking to try all of the above, you can have a great summer at Girl Scout camp!

Important dates February 1 – Resident camp registration opens at 10 a.m.

March 31 – Last day for early bird pricing April 1 – Campership requests deadline May 1 – Final balance deadline All non-Girl Scout members will pay an additional $75 fee per session that will be added on to both early bird and regular session pricing listed in this guide.

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Leadership in the Outdoors Girls dive into a whole new world of activities at Girl Scout camp — swimming freely in lakes, working together to steer a canoe, riding the perfect waves, rafting mountain rivers, zipping through forest canopies, and cheering on friends as they challenge themselves to try new things. Girls also strengthen their skills and grow their passion for environmental stewardship through our outdoor leadership programming.

When a girl goes to camp…

• She will grow in self-confidence and know that her voice counts; • She will support others and be supported; • She will increase her circle of friends, lead a group, follow others, compromise, and make decisions for herself; • She will create a community that values differences; • She will discover that anything is possible.

What’s in Store at Camp Every day at camp truly is a new adventure. No two days are ever the same. Each week, campers will experience a variety of activities while exploring the weekly camp theme. While weekly themes are used to differentiate our sessions, all campers enjoy traditional camp activities each week like swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, etc. Session themes influence decorations, music, skits, crafts, costumes, and all-camp activities.

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Whatever the adventure holds, girls are sure to have a great time at Girl Scout camp. Check out the typical camp day!

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7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Wake Up Breakfast/Flag Ceremony/Kapers (chores) Morning Activities Lunch and Rest Time Afternoon Activities/Unit Time Dinner/Flag Ceremony All-Camp Activity Shower Time and Lights Out

Camp Extras Care Packages Pamper your camper with a special care package! Make her stay memorable with one of our care package options with items from the Girl Scout shop all for a discounted price!

Camp care packages will be delivered to your camper during her week at camp.

Ultimate Camp Care Kit – $45 Your camper will receive a camp T-shirt, a commemorative camp photo, and a bag of goodies such as a journal, pen, small games, and other cool items.

Camp Care Package – $30 Your camper will receive a bag of goodies such as a journal, pen, small games, and other cool items.

Camp T-shirts – $13 Order your camp T-shirt now! T-shirts are $13 and come in youth medium and large, and adult small through 4XL. Camp Photos – $6 A photo of your camper with her unit is a great way to bring home lasting memories of new friends and a great time at camp.

Photos will be distributed on the last day of the session.

Trading Post Parents can also purchase council gift cards to be used at the camp’s Trading Post shop at the time of registration or during session check-in. Campers can use the funds throughout the week to do a little shopping at camp, selecting items such as T-shirts, patches, stamps, plush animals, flashlights, water bottles, and more. Cash is not allowed at any camp.

All cards are kept in the Trading Post during the camp sessions and returned on the last day of camp if there is a balance remaining. Remaining balances will be kept on the Trading Post card. Trading Post cards may be used from year-to-year for Trading Post purchases as well as in all council shops.

Please note: All camp extras must be paid for in full at the time of registration or purchased at camp check-in. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if purchased at camp.

Buddy Program It is back again! We have a buddy rewards package perfect for our Girl Scouts! Our Buddy Program allows friends to join Girl Scout campers and learn why everyone loves Girl Scout camp! Share your experiences about our resident camp programs with neighbors and friends, invite them to join you at camp this summer, and earn some really cool stuff!

Each Girl Scout who has a new buddy (non- Girl Scout) sign up and attend summer resident camp will earn: • 1 new buddy = Special edition “buddy” T-shirt and an 8x10 laminated buddy photo for each of you!

• 3 or more new buddies = Special edition “buddy” T-shirt and an 8x10 laminated buddy photo for each girl, and the referring Girl Scout will receive a limited edition camp blanket!

To qualify, please visit our website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

View our camp pages to complete the Buddy Program form.

The form must be completed by June 1, 2017. Your buddy’s name and T-shirt size will be needed to submit the form.

Want to see what attending camp is like? Check out our resident camps before summer begins. Bring the family and a picnic lunch to see it all – the tents, cabins, waterfront, and more as you explore camp! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you select the perfect session. Registration to attend an open house is encouraged but not required. A confirmation packet with directions to the camp will be sent to all registered participants. To register, visit the camp section of our website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

Camp Graham Sunday, February 26 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Camp Hardee Sunday, March 12 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Camp Mary Atkinson Sunday, March 19 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who can attend Girl Scout camp?

A: Camp is open to all girls ages 5-17. Some programs have entering grade requirements or prerequisites which must be met to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all campers.

Q: My camper is not a member of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines but would like to attend camp. Can she attend? Are there additional fees?

A: Girl Scout camps are open to all girls. Girls who are not members of Girl Scouts or Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines will pay an additional $75 on their total camp bill per session.

Q: Where will campers sleep?

A: Girls are grouped in units. Depending on their program choice, girls may sleep in cabins, treehouses, or platform tents depending on the camp. Each unit has trained counselors housed in separate quarters within the living unit, but close enough to supervise campers. In select sessions at Camp Hardee and Camp Mary Atkinson, counselors sleep in the same cabin as girls.

Q: Can my camper attend camp with a buddy/friend?

A: During registration, a buddy’s name can be listed. Buddies must be in the same age group and must register for the same session. We are not able to honor requests for more than one buddy.

Q: Who is the camp staff?

A: Camp staff is enthusiastic, talented, and caring. They are selected based on maturity, program experience, and genuine desire to work with girls. Counselors are 18+ years old with the exception of older Girl Scouts completing our Counselor-inTraining (CIT) programs. While most camp staff is from North Carolina, we work to recruit diverse staff from many different countries around the world. These staff members share their culture with the campers through camp activities.

Q: What type of training does camp staff receive?

A: Before camp begins, staff attend an intensive on-site training which includes activity programming, outdoor skills, songs, games, first aid and safety, emergency procedures, team building, program age level characteristics, working through homesickness, and more.

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Q: My child has special needs. Can she attend camp?

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A: Each year, many girls with special needs are able to participate in our camp program. Girls must be able to function in a 6:1 girl-to-adult ratio. Special needs may include a range of physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral, or communicative abilities. It is our hope to be able to serve all girls wishing to attend camp.

Providing a safe and positive experience to all campers is of utmost importance to us. We reserve the right to make decisions of participation based on the extent of the girl’s needs and our ability to meet those needs in the camp setting, as well as other factors as deemed appropriate. We are concerned about the health and safety of all campers, and we want to ensure we have appropriate professional and medical services to meet needs.

Please contact the camp director at 800-284-4475 to discuss the camp program and nature of your girl’s needs.

Q: My camper has special dietary needs or restrictions. How are menus managed at camp?

A: Menus are planned with the general camp population and economy of associated costs in mind. We will make every attempt to provide for special dietary needs within the scope of our regular menus. Please contact the camp director at 800-284-4475 for more information.

Q: Can my camper call home during the week?

A: Campers are not permitted to make or receive phone calls. We encourage independence and self-reliance during camp. The camp director will contact parents if a camper has a medical problem, is excessively homesick, or has an emergency. Please let your child know before camp that she will not be able to call home and that you are comfortable with this.

It is important not to send your child to camp with a cell phone. There is little coverage on our properties, and more importantly, it will send a conflicting message to other campers. We are partners with you in your child’s summer experience, and we hope that you will support us with this camp policy.

Q: Can I visit my camper during a camp session?

A: To help maintain program continuity and ensure the safety of campers, visitors are only allowed at camp during open house and arrival/departure hours.

Q: What happens if my camper has a difficult time adjusting to camp?

A: Camp staff will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life.

However, resident camp staff reserves the right to send any girl home who consistently exhibits inappropriate behavior or endangers herself or others.

A camper’s parent/guardian is responsible for picking her up and fees will not be refunded.

Q: What measures are taken to ensure my child’s safety while at camp?

A: We are dedicated to providing safe and secure camps. Each camp follows the guidelines set by the American Camp Association as well as those set by Girl Scouts of the USA through Safety Activity Checkpoints. Staff is housed in close proximity to camper cabins and tents, and buildings and grounds are checked nightly. All camp staff and adults spending the night at camp must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Q: If our plans change, how do I cancel my child’s session? Can I get a refund?

A: Please notify our customer care team as soon as possible if plans change and your camper can no longer attend camp. Once you register for a session, you have made a commitment to that session and are responsible for payment in full. Refunds are available under special circumstances. Please see page 24 for our refund and cancellation policy.

Q: When is the last day to register for camp?

A: Camp registrations will close two weeks prior to the session your camper wishes to attend. Exceptions can be made if space is available. Please note: adventure trip campers will also need to have had a physical exam within 12 months of the last day of the selected session.

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Think !tside at Situated on beautiful Kerr Lake with 155 acres of lake front with open areas and woodlands, Camp Graham is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true! Not only is our location beautiful and right on the water, but it’s also ideal for a wide range of camp activities including hiking, field and nature games, archery, swimming, sailing, and more.

Girls joining us at Camp Graham will start their days bright and early with our morning flag raising ceremony. Groups of girls will be selected the night prior to lead the ceremony and help welcome the day and their fellow campers. Afterwards, girls have a choice of a hot and/or cold breakfast as they prepare to head out for their adventures that day.

We move through our daily schedule as a unit – participating in activities with girls who are in the same cabins or tents. Morning sessions follow breakfast and activities are dependent on your camper’s age, but could include taking aim at the archery range or enjoying the waterfront with a swim or sightseeing by canoe or kayak, or exploring our property by foot learning about flora and fauna.

By lunchtime, girls have worked up quite the appetite! Campers will come together to enjoy a meal in our dining hall where girls will have an opportunity to engage and socialize followed by “turtle time,” where everyone has the chance to rest before heading out to afternoon activities.

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The afternoon features more outdoor activities and fun, and girls will also have the opportunity to tie-dye a shirt to bring home. When we settle down for the night, campers will stay in either platform tents, treehouses, or cabins, based on their session.

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Each week at Camp Graham has a special theme, and Wednesday night is all about having fun with it! Dinner is held in a decorated dining hall and everyone is encouraged to dress up with the theme in mind. Our evening program centers on the week’s theme and is bound to be a highlight for all.

On our final night of camp, we gather ‘round the campfire to make s’mores, sign our tie-dye shirts, and enjoy the company of our new friends. It’s hard to believe the week has gone by so quickly!

If you’re excited to see Camp Graham for yourself, but just can’t wait until summer, join us for our free open house on February 26. We hope to see you soon!

Traditional Camp Sessions

Discover – Grades 4-5

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Get ready for an amazing week! With opportunities to boat and swim in Kerr Lake, get crafty, and hike the trails, you'll soon discover how much fun can be had at Camp Graham. Show off your archery skills, make a s'more, and share a smile around the campfire.

Quest – Grades 6-8

Lead – Grades 9-12

You're about to set off on a fun-filled camp adventure! Challenge yourself to try new things during your week at Camp Graham. Canoe or kayak on Kerr Lake, explore the woods on a hike, create something wonderful in arts and crafts, set a new goal in archery - there's no limit to the things you can achieve.

There are so many fabulous activities to try at camp! You can try paddleboarding on the lake, taking an epic hike through the woods, testing your aim at archery, or making the coolest tie-dye. Together, we’ll have a week unlike any other!

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Specialty Camp Sessions

Horse Camp – Grades Vary

Chopped Challenge – Grades 6-10

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

Do you love to create culinary masterpieces? Join us as we practice outdoor and indoor cooking, have culinary competitions, make gourmet s'mores, and learn new cooking techniques and skills.

(see camp session table on page 11)

Our summer horse program allows you to experience horses in a fun and safe environment. You will learn beginner horseback riding skills such as walking and controlling your mount, as well as basic care and grooming. Learn Western riding at Camp Graham by traveling each morning to a local stable.

Campers will be placed in groups based upon an assessment made by the director of the horse program. All campers are required to wear long pants and boots appropriate for riding.

Helmets, saddles, and other riding gear is provided. When you are not at the stable, you will enjoy participating in other camp activities with your horse-loving pals!

Magical Memories – Grades 4-6 $435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

Join us for this special 10-day session where we will spend our time at camp cooking outdoors, going on a night hike, making crafts, stargazing on the dock, exploring nature, and much more. Girls will get to choose a local offsite adventure to go on during their time at camp.

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

You Did What at Camp? – Grades 6-10 $600 through 3/31. $625 starting 4/1.

During this exciting two-week camp session, girls will spend their time going on nighttime adventures, seeing a drive-in movie, rock climbing, trying out scuba diving in a pool, having a glow stick dance party, and planning their own day trip.

Babysitter's Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR – Grades 6-10 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children, manage a babysitting business, as well as recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies. In addition to receiving Babysitting certification, girls receive their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.

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Specialty Camp Sessions

Sailing I – Grades 6-10

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Sailing can bring you relaxing days on the water or challenging competition. Learn to sail a small boat with a certified instructor and build your confidence and ability to sail the boat well and safely. Campers must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes.

Ready, Set, Aim: Level 1 Archery Instructor Training – Grades 10-12 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

This certification course prepares instructors to teach beginner archery programs for all ages and abilities in a variety of settings. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety and setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. Campers must be at least 15 years old to participate.

Paddles Up – Grades 9-12

$390 through 3/31. $415 starting 4/1.

Learn how to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) on the calm waters of Kerr Lake. Then cruise off to the beach for an intercostal SUP lesson and overnight adventure. Participants do not need previous paddleboarding experience but a strong swimming ability is recommended.

CIT I – Grades 9-10

$265 through 3/31. $290 starting 4/1.

Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children?

Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, join us and become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor.

CIT II – Grades 11-12

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$345 through 3/31. $370 starting 4/1.

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This two-week program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and assist in planning programming for young campers. You will stay at camp over the weekend. There is an optional third week immediately following the two-week session for those who are interested. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must participate in the third week.

June 18-23 June 25-30** July 2-7 July 9-14* July 16-21* Island Week Pirate Week Water Week Harry Potter Week Western Week

July 23-28* Superhero Week

July 30August 4** Mystery Week

Discover Grades 4-5

Quest Grades 6-8

Lead Grades 9-12

Horse Camp

Grades 4-6

Grades Vary

Grades 7-10

Grades 4-6

Chopped Challenge Grades 6-10

Magical Memories Grades 4-6

10 Day Session

You Did What at Camp?

Two-week Session

Grades 6-10

Babysitting and FA/CPR Grades 6-10

Sailing I Grades 6-10

Ready, Set, Aim: Level 1 Archery Instructor Training Grades 10-12

Paddles Up Grades 9-12

CIT I Grades 9-10

CIT II Grades 11-12

Two-week Session

* These weeks will include Camp Kaleidoscope (see page 12). ** These weeks will have troop camp.

Camp Session

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Camp Kaleidoscope at Camp Graham

Troop Camp

Since the late 1970’s, Camp Kaleidoscope has been a huge part of Camp Graham. Through Camp Kaleidoscope, chronically ill children can take a break from hospitals and have fun in the outdoors. The children who attend Camp Kaleidoscope have non-communicable chronic diseases such as cancer, asthma, kidney disease, or heart disease. Doctors, nurses, and other professionals from the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center spend the week with the campers at Camp Kaleidoscope at Camp Graham. They participate in all aspects of camp. For most of these boys and girls, this is their first camping experience because they cannot go camping without doctors, nurses, therapists, and special equipment.

Without Camp Kaleidoscope, many of the children would never have a chance to simply be a kid at summer camp! Camp Kaleidoscope weeks are July 9-14, July 16-21, and July 23-28.

Spend time exploring the wilds of camp while participating in swimming, archery, or canoeing. Weeklong and mini sessions are designed for a group of girls and adults to attend resident camp as a unit. Stay for a weeklong session, arriving Sunday afternoon and leaving Friday afternoon, or a mini session, which runs three days. Meals are prepared in the dining hall.

A troop/group must have at least six girls and two adult participants to be eligible to register for troop camp. All registered adults pay only 50% cost of session fees.

Expedition Troop Camp at Camp Graham $210 through 3/31. $235 starting 4/1 – Girls $105 through 3/31. $130 starting 4/1 – Adults June 25-30 or July 30- August 4 Voyager Troop Camp at Camp Hardee $120 through 3/31. $145 starting 4/1 – Girls $60 through 3/31. $85 starting 4/1 – Adults July 7-9

Take this quiz and find out! Circle the answer that best describes how you feel. Add each circled number and check your answer range at the bottom of the page.

Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend’s house?

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Can you shampoo and brush your own hair?

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Do you enjoy outdoor activities like hikes, sports, and sleeping in a tent?

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Can you go without radio, TV, video games, and a phone for an extended amount of time?

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Can you see a daddy long legs, bugs, or mice without running around and shrieking?

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

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Do you like to meet new people and do things with other girls, not just your best friend?

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Do you enjoy sleeping outside and listening to the sounds of nature?

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Do you like to help plan activities and the things you do?

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Could you walk to a nearby building to brush your teeth and go to the bathroom?

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Are you ready to sleep in a tent with three or more other girls knowing your counselors are nearby?

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Are you willing to help with kapers (camp responsibilities) like sweeping your tent, setting tables, and picking up your own trash?

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Do you like having lots of fun?

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Can you live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law?

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Are you REALLY excited about going to camp?

The Results!

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15-25 You would enjoy a day camp, but it might be a good idea to wait until next year for resident/overnight camp.

26-35 You might enjoy a mini session, troop/group or family program with a buddy.

36-45 You must be an experienced camper! It sounds like you are ready for a camp stay of six days or longer.

Adventure awaits at Every morning, our camp counselors wake our campers up to get ready for the day. After we have brushed our teeth, combed our hair, and gotten dressed, each cabin of girls works together to tidy up their space.

Before breakfast, as before dinner, all campers gather to take part in a flag ceremony where we honor our country by raising Old Glory. Raising the flag is one of our daily “kapers,” or chores, at camp. After saying the Pledge of Allegiance and the Girl Scout Promise, we all head into the Rotary Lodge where another group of campers has prepared the tables for our family-style breakfast. These girls are called “hoppers” and are responsible for setting tables and bringing food back and forth from the kitchen. This is another one of our community kapers.

Our days are spent basking in the beauty of the Pamlico River, where throughout the morning and afternoon, we take part in a variety of activities.

Campers move throughout camp with their unit, on average a group of 16 girls. Arts and crafts, boating, hiking, and swimming are just a few ways we fill our days.

We gather for lunch at 12:30 p.m., where we share stories of our morning adventures and eat a delicious meal together. We also announce the winner of the cleanest cabin award, a coveted prize given to the girls with the tidiest cabin. Girls get to choose which table they sit at during each meal, giving them the chance to make new friends from different units. This is one of the ways that we become a giant family at Camp Hardee! After lunch we have “Me Time,” an hour where girls have some quiet down time in their air conditioned bunks to refresh and recharge.

We then head out to afternoon activities where we try new things, develop and hone outdoor skills, and encourage fellow campers to do their best! Just like other Girl Scout activities, we build courage, confidence, and character at Camp Hardee.

The long summer days allow for an evening full of fun after dinner. Depending on the night of the week, there is a different activity where the entire camp comes together to have a blast. These evening activities include things like a campfire, pool party, international night, or an all-camp activity based on the weekly theme. Girls then head to bed to get a good night’s sleep for the next exciting day at camp.

Experience the magic of Camp Hardee and get to know our camp family by attending our free open house event on March 12!

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Traditional Camp Sessions

Imagine – Grades 2-3

Babysitting and FA/CPR – Grades 6-10

Ready, set, camp! Spend a week at Camp Hardee trying a little bit of everything. This is the perfect chance to see why camp is so awesome! With your new friends and amazing counselors, you’ll get to canoe on the river, make cool crafts, go swimming, and explore our trails. Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Imagine campers. Of course, the week wouldn’t be complete without a s’more!

This training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children, manage a babysitting business, as well as recognize and care for lifethreatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies. In addition to receiving their Babysitting certification, girls will also receive their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Explore – Grades 4-5 $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Jump in and give some new activities a try!

Camp Hardee has something for everyone.

Canoeing and kayaking on the Pamlico, swimming in the pool, practicing your aim at archery, hiking the trails, or creating a masterpiece at arts and crafts are just a few of the options for your fun-filled week. Make new friends, get to know your super cool counselors, and have a blast with us!

Odyssey – Grades 6-8

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Gather up your gear and get ready to go on an adventure!

Make new friends, spend time with your counselors, and try something new during your week at Camp Hardee. Awesome activities at camp include archery, hiking, boating, crafts, swimming, and so much more. The best thing about being an older girl at camp? You work with your group to plan the best week!

Pioneer – Grades 9-12

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$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

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Specialty Camp Sessions

It’s your week at camp – what do you want to do? Take control of your time at Camp Hardee and tell your counselors exactly what would make your week epic! Work with your new friends in your unit to decide how you will spend your time – will it be paddleboarding, archery, arts and crafts, hiking, swimming, or something entirely new? That’s the best thing about being a Pioneer – it’s all up to you!

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Sailing I – Grades 6-9

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Sailing can bring you relaxing days on the water or challenging competition. By learning to sail a small boat with a certified instructor, you'll learn the skills you need to build your confidence and ability to sail the boat well and safely. Campers must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes.

Sailing II – Grades 10-12

$580 through 3/31. $605 starting 4/1.

Are you ready for your next sailing challenge? If you've completed Sailing I at either Camp Hardee or Camp Graham, join us to further develop your sailing skills and take a day trip on the river. Campers must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes.

CIT I – Grades 9-10

$265 through 3/31. $290 starting 4/1.

Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children?

Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, join us and become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor.

CIT II – Grades 11-12

$345 through 3/31. $370 starting 4/1.

This two-week program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and assist in planning programming for young campers. You will stay at camp over the weekend. There is an optional third week immediately following the two-week session for those who are interested. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must participate in the third week.

June 18-23 Pirate Week

June 25-30 Night Owl Week*

July 9-14 Superhero Week

July 16-21 Water Week

July 23-28 Cooking Week

July 30-August 4 Harry Potter Week

Imagine Grades 2-3**

Explore Grades 4-5

Odyssey Grades 6-8

Pioneer Grades 9-12

Babysitting and FA/CPR Grades 6-10

Sailing I Grades 6-10

Sailing II

Two-week Session

Grades 9-12

CIT I Grades 9-10

CIT II Grades 11-12

Two-week Session

* This week’s sessions schedule will be adjusted back two hours to incorporate nighttime activities. ** Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Imagine campers.

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Camp Mary Atkinson $65 per person June 23-25 or July 14-16 For girls entering grades 1-8 and their favorite gal pal (age 18+)

Stars and Stripes Family Camp – July 1-3 Summer Paradise Family Camp – August 4-6 Camp Hardee – $35 through 3/31. $50 starting 4/1 per person.

Girls, it’s time to show your family why Girl Scout camp is THE BEST! Bring your whole family to Camp Hardee to celebrate on the Pamlico River! Everyone will have a chance to swim, boat, do arts and crafts, play games, and enjoy a s’more. Meals will be provided in the dining hall. We’ll have a campfire full of songs and skits, and cookout your last afternoon at camp. Each family will be able to choose their own adventure. Choose your date and rent a cabin, reserve a tent site, or bring your own RV (no hookups). All overnight adults must be registered and successfully complete a criminal background check.

Cabin accommodations, capacity eight per cabin $60 through 3/31. $85 starting 4/1 per cabin.

RV or Tent accommodations bring your own, capacity eight per site.

Campsite accommodations, $35 through 3/31. $60 starting 4/1 per campsite.

Share the camp experience with a fun friend. You will enjoy the amenities of Camp Mary Atkinson during this two-night adventure. Conquer the pond in a canoe or with a fishing pole. Relax by the pool, make a craft, take a hike, or challenge yourself to the Alpine Tower (girls entering grade 4 and up).

You will be in charge of your adventures when you sign up for activities run by camp staff.

Enjoy home-cooked meals, sing songs, make s'mores, and create new memories just for the two of you! Lodging will be shared with other girls and adults. All overnight adults must have successfully completed a criminal background check. The adult female attending must be 18 years or older (mom, sister, aunt, etc.).

Me & You

Camp Mary Atkinson $20 per person July 29 For girls entering all grades

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Share a day at Camp Mary Atkinson with your favorite guy! Choose what you want to do as long as you do it together. Go for a swim, check out the pond, make a craft, hike, or just relax. You may even want to challenge yourselves on the Alpine Tower (girls entering grade 4 and up). Lunch will be served camp style. The attending adult male must be 18 years or up (dad, brother, uncle, etc.).

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Day camps and twilight camps typically serve girls in grades 1-8 with either day-long or early evening programming. These volunteer-run sessions are offered at various locations throughout the council’s 41-county footprint and provide an enlightening experience for girls to explore new things and meet new friends. Teens have the special opportunity to serve as Program Aides (P.A.) at some camps.

Volunteer with your local day camp and be rewarded with a week of Girl Scout fun!

Call 800-284-4475 for more information about day camp volunteer opportunities.

Local day camps are still being formed. Be sure to visit our website for all day camp offerings in your region. Please note: day camp registration opens on March 1, 2017.

Day Camp at Camp Mary Atkinson $130 through 3/31. $155 starting 4/1.

Before care offered for $25 per week After care offered for $25 per week For girls entering grades 1-8 Registration opens Feb. 1, 2017

Day camp allows you to experience the adventure of camp during the day, while returning to the comforts of home at night. With girls your age, you will craft, swim, explore new things, and make new friends! Ready for a sleepover? Each week will have one optional overnight experience for campers. Day camp sessions have a fun weekly theme to help capture the spirit of camp. Lunch will be served in the dining hall with resident campers.

July 10-14

Tinkerbells July 17-21

Detectives July 24-28

Astronauts July 31-August 4

Mermaids

Day Camp Themes Day camp themes vary from year to year and place to place, but here are some that have been popular through the years: • Science • Recycling • Environmental • Girl Scout traditions issues • Girl Scouting around • Fashion the world • Friendship

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Sports/fitness Animals Art Pioneer life

Typical Day Camp Schedule* 9:00-9:15 a.m.

9:15-9:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:30-11:00 a.m.

11:00-12:00 p.m.

12:00-12:30 p.m.

12:30-1:30 p.m.

1:30-2:00 p.m.

2:00-3:00 p.m.

3:00- 3:15 p.m.

3:15-3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Arrival Welcome and Announcements Unit Time (games, songs, hands-on activities, etc.)

Craft Unit Time Lunch All-Camp Time (guest presenter, service project, etc.)

Archery/Swimming Unit Time Prep for Dismissal and Kapers (chores) All-Camp Closing and Announcements Camper Dismissal

* Scheduling and activities vary per day camp; some camps start earlier and end later.

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As we wake up in the morning we gather the things we’ll need for the day, get dressed, and head to our morning chores or “kapers.” Each unit will rotate through these shared responsibilities so that every group has a turn to lead a flag ceremony, ready the dining room tables for a meal, or assist in cleaning up after we eat. All of our campers meet around the flag pole for flag raising, and then it’s time to eat!

Our morning activities bring much variety – boating, archery, swimming, or crafts, just to name a few! We rotate through activities with our lodging unit, while our horse campers head to the barn for their day of riding and activities. Depending on age and ability, girls may canoe, kayak, or paddleboard on our small lake.

Lunch is a chance for us to get to know new people, share stories about our morning, and sit with that cool counselor who is with a different unit. Then it’s back outside for more fun! We may find ourselves exploring nature trails, fishing, or playing games…there are so many possibilities. Girls entering grade 4 and up may have a chance to climb the Alpine Tower: best view on camp! We’ll make sure to take a break in the afternoon for a snack and quiet time to regain our energy.

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The evening brings flag lowering, dinner, and an evening activity. These evening programs are filled with fun and laughter, and include things like a pool party, large-group game, or an all-camp activity based on the weekly theme.

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When night falls, we head back to our units to shower and prepare for a good night’s sleep. Our units each have a unit shelter, bathroom, and cabins or platform tents. While all units have staff in a central tent or cabin, girls in grades 2-3 will have staff in the cabins with them.

On our final evening we have a campfire where staff lead everyone in much-loved camp songs. Each unit performs a skit they’ve created and practiced throughout the week. It’s always great fun to see what each group has come up with! Units may stay to roast marshmallows for s’mores with friends before returning to bed for the night.

If you can’t quite imagine what it all looks like, come see for yourself! We’d love to have you stop by our free open house on March 19 to check out our facilities and meet some camp staff.

Traditional and Mini Camp* Sessions

Frolic – Grades 2-3

Adventure – Grades 6-8

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

It's time for some fun! Spend your time at camp trying activities with new friends, creating beautiful art, canoeing, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors. Make a s'more and learn camp songs to sing all week! Counselors will sleep in the cabins with all Frolic campers.

What camp adventure awaits you? Canoeing or kayaking on the lake, hiking the trails, putting your archery skills to the test…you're sure to find something wonderful! Challenge yourself to new heights on the Alpine Tower, or make a craft with a friend. Whatever you do, it's bound to be an exciting week.

Unearth – Grades 4-5

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

There are so many cool things to do at Camp Mary Atkinson! Take aim at archery, climb the Alpine Tower, get crafty, swim in the pool and lake, or unearth another fun activity to try.

Create a skit with your new friends from your unit, and share it at closing campfire!

Innovate – Grades 9-12

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

Create your own camp experience! Whether you choose climbing the Alpine Tower, getting creative at the Craft Hut, swimming in the pool or lake, or trying something completely new – being an older girl means working with your counselors to put together a great time at camp!

* Please note that campers attending a mini session may not have the opportunity to participate in all listed camp activities due to their shorter stay at camp. Mini session campers will not have the opportunity to climb the Alpine Tower.

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Specialty Camp Sessions

Horse Camp – Grades Vary

Lifeguarding – Grades 10-12

Full Week $435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $295 through 3/31. $320 starting 4/1.

Through videos, groups discussions, and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, and receive waterfront training. Successful completion results in a two-year certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, which includes First Aid, professional-level CPR, and AED in one certificate. Campers must be at least 15 years old and able to complete the required written and skills tests as well as lifeguarding pre-requisites: swim 300 yards, continuously tread water for two minutes without using arms, and complete a timed swim/dive/swim brick retrieval. Campers who are unable to complete the pre-requisites will be able to join a typical camp session for their age group.

(see camp session table on page 21)

Our summer horse program allows you to experience horses in a fun and safe environment. You will learn beginner horseback riding skills such as walking and controlling your mount, as well as basic care and grooming. Each summer horse session has its own flare and style. All sessions at Camp Mary Atkinson are English riding. Campers will be placed in groups based upon an assessment made by the director of the horse program. All campers are required to wear long pants and boots appropriate for riding. Helmets, saddles, and other riding gear is provided. Girls will spend the majority of each day participating in grooming, riding and other exciting activities with the horses, but there will also be opportunities to swim and enjoy a few general camp activities with your horse-loving pals!

Choose Your Adventure – Grades 6-8 $580 through 3/31. $605 starting 4/1.

Join us for a two-week session filled with even more of your favorite camp activities, cookouts, and adventures! Pick your activities and help staff plan your schedule. Plan and create a project to leave a positive mark on camp. Campers will stay at camp over the weekend.

Program Aide – Grades 6-8

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

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Do you enjoy working with younger girls? Come enjoy camp AND become a trained Program Aide (a.k.a. P.A.). You will also complete the steps to achieve your Leader in Action (LiA) Award which is required of all Program Aides. Enjoy camp life and earn a specialty patch!

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$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

CIT I – Grades 9-10

$265 through 3/31. $290 starting 4/1.

Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children?

Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, join us and become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor.

CIT II – Grades 11-12

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

This two-week program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and visit other camps to see a variety of programs. You will stay at camp over the weekend. There is an optional third week immediately following the two-week session for those who are interested. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must participate in the third week.

June 14-16 (Half Week) Jungle Safari

June 18-23 Superhero Week

June 25-30 Western Week

Grades 5-8

Grades 4-6

July 2-7 Harry Potter Week

July 9-14 Pirate Week

July 16-21 Mystery Week

July 23-28 Space Week

July 30August 4 Water Week

Full – Frolic* Mini – Frolic* Grades 2-3

Full – Unearth Mini – Unearth Grades 4-5

Full – Adventure Mini – Adventure Grades 6-8

Innovate Grades 9-12

Horse Camp Grades Vary

Grades 5-8

Grades 7-10

Choose Your Adventure

Grades 4-6

Grades 3-5

Two-week Session

Grades 6-8

Program Aide Grades 6-10

Lifeguarding Grades 10-12

CIT I Grades 9-10

CIT II Grades 11-12

Two-week Session

* Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Frolic campers.

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Want to try something new? Meet other girls who want to explore what’s beyond camp, and journey together to see what you can learn on an adventure trip. You will travel from camp each week for your adventure and return to camp for final campfire on the last night. All trips are based out of Camp Mary Atkinson located in Johnston County.

Footprints in the Clouds – Grades 7-12

Llama Trek – Grades 7-12

Come hike the Appalachian Trail! Experienced leaders will teach you everything you need to know to become a confident hiker. For our multi-day Appalachian Trail hike, you will carry a pack weighing 25–30 pounds. Backpacks and all other specialized hiking gear except footwear will be provided. Each hiker will need hiking boots and hiking socks, at a cost of approximately $100. Basic camping and first aid skills are helpful, but not required.

Take to the trails of the Pisgah National Forest with the help of llamas carrying your group’s gear. You’ll get an introduction to backpack camping, while learning to get along in nature. As you make your way along wooded trails and gorgeous rivers, you’ll find yourself on a forest safari! Spend the night at camp before heading out, and return to camp in time for a campfire on Thursday night.

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$450 through 3/31. $475 starting 4/1.

June 14-23

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$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

June 25-30

Rafting the Rapids – Grades 8-12

Rock On! – Grades 8-12

Have you ever gone down the river in a raft? With this session, you will get to experience a rafting trip in West Virginia. Stay at camp for the night, and then head to ACE Adventure Resort to play in the water park on huge inflatable toys, go hiking, raft down the river, and much more.

Reach new heights - and depths - on a climbing and caving adventure! We will head to Boone, North Carolina for a day of rock climbing on natural rock face, then go on a caving expedition in Eastern Tennessee. Camp at a primitive campground, enjoy cooking over a campfire, and explore the natural world around you.

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 2-7

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 16-21

Surf's Up! – Grades 7-12

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 23-28 Take a trip to the beach to spend some time with your camp friends learning to surf! The Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp will have you catching waves after three days of lessons at Kure Beach. Camp at a public campground and enjoy cooking your own meals. Girls must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes, stay underwater for short periods of time, and lift a lightweight surfboard.

River Runners – Grades 7-12

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 9-14 Spend a week on the water, strengthening your paddling skills!

We will spend a day at Camp Mary Atkinson working on canoe basics, paddling, and re-entry techniques before heading out for a two-day river adventure. We will navigate some Class I and II rapids, look for river wildlife, and camp at established campsites overnight. Girls must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes, stay underwater for short periods of time, and should have some prior canoe experience.

June 14-16

Footprints in the Clouds Grades 7-12

June 18-23

June 25-30

Canopy Adventures – Grades 8-12 $435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 30- August 2

Take a quick trip to the coast for two days of adventure! Zip through the canopy and see what lives in the trees, then take a boat tour through the swamp while learning about this fascinating ecosystem. We will camp at a primitive campground on location.

July 2-7

July 9-14

July 16-21

July 23-28

July 30August 4

10 Day Session

Llama Trek Grades 7-12 Rafting the Rapids Grades 8-12 River Runners Grades 7-12 Rock On! Grades 8-12 Surf's Up! Grades 7-12 Canopy Adventures Grades 8-12 Camp Session

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Register for Camp Register online through the council’s online registration system by visiting www.nccoastalpines.org and clicking on the CAMPS menu tab.

Resident camp registration opens on February 1, 2017. Any girl who will be going into grades 2 through 12 as of fall 2017 can register for resident camp at that time, regardless of whether or not she is a Girl Scout member. Non-Girl Scout members will pay a $75 non-member fee per session. Note: Fees for camp extras are due at the time of registration.

Day camp registration opens March 1, 2017. All girls ages 5-17 are invited to participate. Accepted age-levels are to be determined by the local day camp. To request a hard copy of a resident camp or day camp form, please contact the customer care team at helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475.

Additional camp opportunities such as troop camp and family camp are open to listed grade levels. Registration opens for these opportunities on February 1, 2017.

Deposit All resident camp registrations requires a $100 nonrefundable deposit that will be applied towards the total camp fee. Day camp registration does not require a deposit.

Camp Fees All non-members, or those who do not have a current Girl Scout membership, will also be required to pay a $75 non-member fee at the time of registration per session. This is an additional fee added to both discounted and non-discounted camp pricing.

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Final Payment Date Camp fees must be paid in full by May 1. Your camper’s registration will be cancelled and no refund will be made if payment is not received by the deadline. Depending on the number of girls on the waitlist, your camper’s slot may be filled immediately. Please be mindful of this important date.

Payments can be made online or via check, credit card, or Cookie Dough at one of our four service center locations.

Financial assistance is also available for those in need.

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Early Registration Incentive All registrations placed prior to March 31 will be billed at the discounted rate published in this program guide. Any registration received after March 31 will be billed at the increased rate listed in the guide. The $75 non-member fee will

be added to both the discounted rate prior to March 31 as well as to the non-discounted rate starting April 1.

Financial Information and Policies Cancellation and Refund Policy A significant amount of planning time and money are spent months prior to the start of camp. Prompt cancellation notification allows time for girls who may be on the camp session’s waiting list to attend camp. If you find that your camper can no longer attend a camp session, please notify the council as early as possible.

• A full refund will be provided if your camper is on a session waitlist and is not placed in that session.

• A full refund will be provided if a session is cancelled by the council due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or other reasons beyond its control.

• A refund in the amount of fees paid, less any nonrefundable deposit, will be made when a written cancellation notice is received at least 15 days prior to the camp session date.

• A council gift card in the amount of fees paid, less any nonrefundable deposit, will be issued to the registrant if written notice is received less than 15 days prior to the camp session date.

• In the event that a registrant has a family emergency or is sick, a written refund request must be made no later than 10 business days after the camp session date to receive a council gift card in the amount of fees paid, less any nonrefundable deposit.

Email notifications to helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or mail to Girl Scouts c/o Customer Care 6901 Pinecrest Rd. Raleigh, N.C. 27613 For more information on the council’s cancellation and refund policy, please visit www.nccoastalpines.org.

Camp Extras Fees Fees for Trading Post gift cards, camp care packages, T-shirts, and photos are fully refundable with a two-week notice prior to the camp session. Please email your cancellation notice and request for refund to helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org.

Paying for Camp the Cookie Way Camp as a Superstar Destination Cookie Dough earned during the Girl Scout Cookie Program may be applied toward resident camp sessions, special summer events, Trading Post gift cards, day camps, and council-sponsored events. The easiest way to apply your cookie dough toward these activities is to choose this option on the Superstar Destinations survey. For more information about paying for camp using Cookie Dough, please contact the customer care team at helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Have fun at camp and get paid too! Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is hiring staff for our resident camps.

Positions include unit counselors, waterfront staff, program staff, kitchen staff, and health supervisors. Staff members receive a salary, meals, housing, and training. Are you in the health care profession? We look for health care professionals to serve as the health supervisor for a week or the entire summer at all three resident camps. Working at camp is a great way to experience the fun of the campers and get paid too! If you would like to know more about job opportunities, please contact summercamp@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475. Camp staff must be at least 18 years old. Apply online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

REASONS TO WORK AT RESIDENT CAMP NEXT SUMMER! 10 Be able to spend the summer being active in the great outdoors!

9 Help campers make lifelong memories of a truly terrific summer experience.

8 Meet new people from around the world and create new friendships.

7 The look of pride on a camper’s face when they conquer something new with your help.

6 Have a new adventure every day where there is a chance, for you and the campers, to learn and grow.

5 Have fun!

4 Be a part of a supportive team that is making a difference in the lives of girls!

3 Learn new skills – archery, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, belaying, and more!

2 Gain skills and proficiencies in areas that will help you excel today and in the future.

1 “Campsickness” will occur after your summer with us and then the countdown to next summer!

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Camp Financial Assistance Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines understands the value of camp and continues to provide financial support to offer these important programs at affordable rates. Camp fees cover most direct costs such as food, program supplies, supplementary health and accident insurance, and camp counselor salaries. Indirect costs such as planning and administering the program, registration, and property maintenance are costs subsidized by the council. Our council’s total expense for a week at one of our three Girl Scout resident summer camps exceeds $600 per girl. Families are only asked, on average, to pay $300 per girl.

Did you know that cookies help to make summer camp happen?

Proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program help our council provide high-quality summer experiences for all girls regardless of their socio-economic status.

Camperships: Financial Assistance for Girl Scout Camp Financial assistance in the form of “camperships” enables all girls to enjoy the Girl Scout camp experience. Camperships are made possible thanks to our many generous donors and are available to currently registered Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines members who are unable to pay the total cost of a camp experience.

To be considered for a campership, a girl must be a registered Girl Scout member, selected and registered for her summer camp session, and paid the non-refundable deposit fee. For more information about camperships or to apply online, please visit www.nccoastalpines.org. A request form is included on the next page. Applications are due by April 1. Please note: Families may apply for assistance for only one session per girl, not to exceed $200.

If you would like to make summer resident camp possible for a girl, please mark your donation to the Campership Fund during the online registration process or on the registration form. Donations are tax deductible.

Sue “Skipper” Csorba Scholarship The Sue “Skipper” Csorba Scholarship is a campership honoring a Girl Scout alumna from Annapolis, Maryland. Sue Csorba was committed to giving girls outdoor experiences and determined to have an inclusive troop of girls from all races, incomes, and family situations. With Sue Csorba’s vision and passion in mind, the fund provides a limited number of summer camp scholarships* each summer. Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines will award these scholarships based on need, and will consider a variety of factors including financial, family, and home situation. Priority is given to first-time campers.

Applications are due to the Raleigh Service Center by January 20, 2017. For the Csorba Scholarship only, a deposit is not required with the campership application. Recipients will be notified of their award by February 1, 2017.

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Campership Request Form An electronic version of this form can also be completed online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

All applications are strictly confidential. If you are applying for the Sue “Skipper” Csorba scholarship, simply complete the financial assistance application. Csorba scholarship applications are due by January 20, 2017. All other applications for resident camp assistance are due by April 1, 2017.

Please complete the entire form (print in BLACK ink) and return it with the registration form and required deposit to: Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines ❏ Please check if you are applying for the Csorba Scholarship.

Attn: Campership 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 Camp attending: ❏ Camp Graham ❏ Camp Hardee ❏ Camp Mary Atkinson ❏ Adventure Trip Name of Camp Program Location and Date Have you attended camp before? ❏ Yes ❏ No Girl’s Name

Age

Grade

Mailing Address City/State/ZIP Day Phone

Evening Phone

Troop

County/Area

Name of Parents/Guardians Mother’s Occupation

Father’s Occupation

Name of Group Camp Leader (if applicable)

Basic Information A. Total number of family members (include individual making request): B. Total family income ❏ under $15,000 ❏ $15,000 to $24,999 ❏ $25,000 to $34,999 ❏ $35,000 to $49,999 ❏ $50,000 to $74,999 ❏ $75,000 to $99,999 ❏ over $100,000

C. Have you received financial assistance from this council before? ❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, name of event/camp: Amount and year received: D. Do you owe money to Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines? ❏ Yes ❏ No E. Did your camper participate in the 2017 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program? ❏ Yes ❏ No F.

Describe the reason for your request and how you expect your child to benefit from a camping experience. (You may continue on a separate sheet of paper, if necessary.)

Each event and camp has a deposit that must be paid before a financial assistance request will be considered. There is a limit of one campership to one session per girl, not to exceed $200. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit per session.

Camp/Event Fee $ Deposit Amount Paid $ 100 Amount you will contribute toward this opportunity $ AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTED $ Parent/Guardian Signature

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