2024 Summer Camp Guide by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

Long summer days and magical nights. Horses and canoes. Diving boards and slingshots. Fireflies and campfires. S’mores, laughter and songs.

Girl Scout Camp 2024

Registration opens Monday, February 5.

Summer camp is a foundational experience for all Girl Scouts. Taking time to unplug, reconnect with nature, and be silly with friends does a world of good for confidence, mental health, and grit. It’s also a ton of fun and is consistently rated as the number one activity on our member survey! With new sleepaway offerings at Camp Whispering Cedars, home of The STEM Center of Excellence, and Troop and Family Camp returning at Camp Gambill, we’ve got even more options to get your girl, troop, and family to camp this summer.

Registration opens Monday, February 5 at 9am

Quick facts about Girl Scout camp

Locations Troop and Family Camp at Camp Gambill in Sumner

▶ Any girl is welcome at Girl Scout camp – no previous Girl Scout experience is necessary. ▶ Your camper can attend camp with a buddy, but most girls come on their own, and everyone is ready to make new friends. Those who want to camp with a larger group may attend Troop or Family Camp at Camp Gambill. ▶ We’re here to support your girl at camp! For Sleepaway and Volunteer-led Day or Twilight Camps, each camper will complete a health profile in CampDoc, which includes physical and mental health needs, dietary needs, buddy requests, family information, etc. ▶ Campers spend almost all of their time outdoors, and access to air conditioning is limited. ▶ Girls can earn camp through the Girl Scout Cookie Program! ⬥ Super Sellers at the 1200, 2024, 2800, and 4000-package level can choose a week at sleepaway camp as a reward. ⬥ Girl Scout Bucks earned at all levels can be applied to all summer camp options.

Day or Twilight Camp led by local volunteers in several communities

Sleepaway Camp at Camp Whispering Cedars in Dallas Sleepaway Camp at Camp Bette Perot in Palestine

Financial assistance is available. Apply at www.gsnetx.org/campership beginning on February 5. 2

Camp Bette Perot - Sleepaway Camp

Brownies-Ambassadors. Home to our herd of over 100 horses, Camp Bette Perot is our largest camp property. At the barn, girls will earn badges and learn under the guidance of current and former Tejas Riders. Like all camp activities, opportunities for horseback rides increase as a camper progresses. Campers are dropped off and picked up directly from camp by families at designated times. Sunday-Friday, $575/week Activities include: • Daily barn time • Ropes Course • Nature walks

• Swimming • Slingshots • Tie-dye

• Archery • Leather working • And more!

Week 1: June 9-14 Week 2: June 16-21 Week 3: June 23-28

Week 5: July 7-12 Week 6: July 14-19 Week 7: July 21-26

Fifth graders meet the epic challenge of Raccoon Ridge platform tents!

Activity customization for grades 5 and up

Platform tents are the original Girl Scout camp experience and foster a camper’s progression, grit, and accomplishment. The tents in Raccoon Ridge have wooden floors, wood support frames, heavy canvas roofs, giant fans, and beds equipped with bed nets, cubbies, and twinkle lights. Counselors are ready to help campers conquer challenges and see what they are capable of.

When they get to camp, these older Girl Scouts get to customize their week by selecting their activities based on their interest and availability. Everyone has barn time each day, but in other activity slots, she can focus on what interests her.

Buddy Requests We attempt to honor one mutual buddy request between campers of the same grade level. A buddy can be comforting, but we also encourage all girls to make new friends. If you want to camp with a larger group, please explore Troop Camp at Camp Gambill.

High school Girl Scouts who like helping out younger campers and are ready for leadership, check out our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) and Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) programs on page 6.

Camp Whispering Cedars - Sleepaway Camp

Sleepaway camp is back at Camp Whispering Cedars, home of The STEM Center of Excellence! Camp Whispering Cedars offers camp favorites like archery, ropes course, a HUGE swimming pool and innovative programming. PLUS, an adventurous West Texas road trip for Girl Scouts entering grades 10-12! Campers are dropped off and picked up directly from camp by families at designated times. Prices vary per session.

Daisies

entering grade 1

She and Me camp

June 2-4, Sunday-Tuesday or June 30-July 2, Wednesday-Friday Daisies: bring your favorite female adult and get a dose of all the fun that summer camp has to offer! With a combination of staff and Daisy-led activities, this camp is designed for our littlest leaders to experience camp with a friendly face by their side. $210/session

He and Me camp

June 5-7, Sunday-Tuesday Daisie: bring your favorite male adult and get a dose of all the fun that summer camp has to offer! With a combination of staff and Daisy-led activities, this camp is designed for our littlest leaders to experience camp with a friendly face by their side. $210/session

Brownies

entering grades 2 & 3

Curious about the fun of sleepaway camp, but aren’t quite ready to spend a whole week away from home? Spend a few days at Camp Whispering Cedars to give camp a try.

CSI: Whispering Cedars July 7-9 or July 14-16 Sunday-Tuesday

Girls will become front-line heroes in solving mysteries as we investigate fictional scenarios, learn about crime scene analysis, and discover the role of first responders in forensics. $340/session

Sportacular Science July 21-23, Sunday-Tuesday

Sports and science collide! Engage in hands-on experiments and interactive activities that unravel the mysteries behind popular sports. It’s a dynamic blend of sports curiosity and scientific discovery and an unforgettable camp experience. $340/session

Juniors

entering grades 4 & 5

Pirates of Whispering Cedars: Shipwreck Adventure June 16-20, Sunday-Thursday

Avast ye mateys! A swashbuckling adventure awaits Juniors who dare to enter. Our resident pirate Gwendolyn Blue, will unmask the science of being a pirate. $450

Seniors & Ambassadors Do you want to relax and have a sleepaway camp experience full of fun, relaxation and camp traditions? Join us this summer at Camp Whispering Cedars.

CSI: Whispering Cedars

entering grade 9-12

West Texas Adventure June 23-July 2 10 Days

July 7-12 or July 14-19 Sunday-Friday

Entering grades 10-12 only $1,200

Girls will become front-line heroes in solving mysteries as we investigate fictional scenarios, learn about crime scene analysis, and discover the role of first responders in forensics. $580/session

Gear up for a West Texas adventure! The trip begins with a few days at Camp Whispering Cedars to prepare and pack before we venture out to West Texas.

Sportacular Science

Home base camp will be at the magnificent Davis Mountains State Park.

July 21-26, Sunday-Friday

Stops include: • Monahan’s Sandhills State Park for sand dune sledding • Balmorhea State Park for swimming in the world’s largest spring-fed pool • McDonald Observatory for star-gazing • Prada Marfa art installation • Terlingua Ghost Town • Big Bend National Park This jam-packed trip includes hiking, tent camping, birding, swimming, art, and exploring this beautiful part of our state. **To be physically prepared, campers should be able to hike 5-8 miles per day in well-fitting hiking boots, without breaks for at least 30-minutes at a time. Opportunities to prepare will be offered.

Questions? Email cwc@gsnetx.org.

A typical day at sleepaway camp

What is turtle time? Every day campers rest by having some quiet “me time” in their unit. This time is for reading books, taking naps or playing quiet games. The name references a turtle retreating into his shell.

Morning flag ceremony and breakfast Morning activities Lunch, turtle time, and kapers

What are kapers? A kaper is a job or chore that contributes to community life. At camp, we divide kapers so that each girl plays a part in keeping the community successful.

Afternoon activities and trading post Evening flag ceremony and dinner Evening activity Flashlight time and lights out

What is trading post? Trading post is what we call our mid-day snack time. It’s also where campers are delivered the mail that friends and family send to camp.

Leadership experiences at Camp Bette Perot Counselor-in-Training (CIT) entering grade 9-12 There are three parts of the CIT leadership program: 1. Team-building and fun personal exploration with their peers 2. Assisting counselors with an activity of their choice 3. Mentoring with younger groups Leadership activities fit around the regular camper experience like swimming, archery, and fun with friends. CITs will go to the barn each day and can sign-up for activities of their choice based on availability. Great for all girls – even if being a counselor is not in their future. CIT 2s (CITs returning for a second summer) will have some new experiences and opportunities to learn more about camp behind the scenes. Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) (application only) WITs are essential to the summer equestrian program at Camp Bette Perot. WITs rise early and spend the day working with barn staff to catch, feed, saddle, and move horses. You’ll work in the barn, help younger girls on and off their horses, lead trail rides and demonstrate turns, trot, and lope in arena classes. You’ll also enjoy camp favorites like swimming, archery, evening activities, and fun with friends. Application available online spring of 2024. Must be 14 by start of camp and be able to saddle and bridle independently as well as be comfortable at a walk, trot, and lope. 6

Camp Gambill - Troop and Family Camp

All Ages. Bring your troop or family to our waterfront camp for a 4-day, 3-night outdoor adventure that includes all activities and meals! The camp staff provides memorable experiences while families and troop volunteers look after their Girl Scouts. Cabins in the Frog Unit sleep up to eight. Cabins in the Sleepy Unit can accommodate up to six. Select your cabin and pay according to the number of troop or family members. Thursday-Sunday, $200/person Activities include: • Sailing • Kayaking

Troop Camp

• Swimming • Canoeing

• Log rolling • Crafts

• Badgework • And more!

Safety-wise ratios and first aid certification apply for troop camping. Troops do not need a camp-trained adult because programming is led by our staff. Adult male housing will be provided in pop-up tents or in cabins depending on available space.

Week 1: June 13-16 Week 2: June 20-23 Family Camp

• Paddle boarding • Archery

Week 3: June 27-30 Week 5: July 11-14

All ages and genders can attend with their Girl Scout! Each family has a one-room cabin. Children ages four and under are free. Latrines are shared with other families. Camp does not provide cribs, bassinets, or changing tables. No certifications required.

Week 4: July 4-7 Week 6: July 18-21 Week 7: July 25-28

Volunteer-led Day or Twilight Camp

Day and Twilight Camps are regional camps led by Girl Scout volunteers. Some have been around for generations, and they all feature creative themes and traditions. Enjoy camp activities such as archery, crafts, campfires, and singing. As our most accessible and affordable summer options, these camps fill fast!

Firewheel Twilight Camp

Eagles Nest Twilight Camp

June 3-7, 6-10 PM

June 10-14, 6-10 PM

Start your engines! Ready...set...go! Campers will blast off into the world of transportation and STEM activities. Campers accelerate into crafts, experiments, and physical challenges. Some of the activities include: pinewood derby, rockets, airplanes, and rain gutter regatta! Girls will be able to stay until midnight the last day.

It’s a trip down memory lane! It’s Eagles Nest Twilight Camp’s 30th birthday and we’re ready to celebrate! We will be going back in Eagles Nest history to bring you the best activities we have EVER had. It will be EPIC, you won’t want to miss a minute of it!

Garland • Firewheel Golf Park

Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-18) & Tagalongs............................ $30 Camper............................................................................ $60

Amiga Day Camp June 10-14, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Irving • Trinity View Park

Explore myths and legends at Camp Amiga this summer! During this one-week outdoor adventure, campers will explore ancient Viking, Greek, Egyptian, Native American, and Polynesian cultures and earn a Girl Scout Journey in the process. Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-17)...................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-15) & Tagalongs............................ $40 Camper............................................................................ $80 8

Allen • Ford Park West

Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-17)...................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-15) & Tagalongs............................ $30 Camper............................................................................ $60

Summer Sensations June 10-13, 8 AM-3 PM

Tyler • East Texas Regional Center It’s the second star to the right and straight on to adventure! Join us for a week in Neverland. Calling all pirates, mermaids, lost boys, and fairies to join us in Tyler for Summer Sensations! Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-17)...................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-15) & Tagalongs............................ $40 Camper (ages 5-12)......................................................... $80

Treasure Hollow Day Camp

Kinship Twilight Camp

June 10-14, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

June 24-27, 6-9:30 PM

Join us for a week of adventure in Camelot with King Arthur and his royal court! Campers will participate in themed crafts, games, and science, as well as traditional camp activities like outdoor cooking and archery. Treasure Hollow is a traditional outdoor camp experience at a scenic park by Lavon Lake, minutes away from Allen, Wylie, McKinney, and Plano.

Join us in Little Elm Park as we dance through the decades! We’ll twist our way through crafts, mambo on over to our archery range, see if our dance moves have any swing, enjoy some salsa with our dancing tacos, and enjoy the moonwalk at our Thursday night camp out. Come prepared to cha-cha together for a week of fun, friendship, and exploring the decades of dance!

Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-17, grades 9-12)................. FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-14, grades 7&8) & Tagalongs....... $30 Camper (ages 5-12)......................................................... $60

Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-18, grades 10-12)............... FREE Tagalongs........................................................................ $30 Camp Aide (ages 12-14, grades 7-9).............................. $30 Camper (ages 5-12)......................................................... $60

Lucas • Brockdale Park

Twilight Hollow Camp June 10-14, 6-10 PM

Plano • Bob Woodruff Park North It’s the wild, wild west at Twilight Hollow! Saddle up; put on your boots, and mosey on over to your local, Planobased twilight camp in Bob Woodruff Park. Join us on this adventure and experience everything from archery to zip lines to hatchets, and more. Girls K-12 and adult volunteers are invited to join the fun! Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 14-18, grades 9-12)................. FREE Tagalongs........................................................................ $30 Camper (ages 5-14, grades K-8)..................................... $60

Breckinridge Trails Twilight Camp June 24-28, 4:30-8:30 PM Richardson • Breckinridge Park

Ahoy, mateys! Captain Roxy is looking for a few brave pirates to join her merry crew and sail to the shady trees on Breckinridge Island. Learn survival skills including archery, hatchet throwing, proper water games, tie-dye and SWAPs. Sing sea shanties, learn pirate lingo, cook up some grub and enjoy daily snow cones. Let’s hoist the sails, and search for buried treasure during a week of fun and adventure at Breckinridge Trails Twilight Camp!

Little Elm • Little Elm Park

Rainbow Ridge Day Camp June 24-28, 8 AM-3 PM

Dallas • Camp Whispering Cedars Cadette and up sleep over the night before arrive at 5pm on June 23. Up, up and away! Rainbow Ridge is back and exploring all things that go up in the air. Set your eyes on the skies and join us. Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-17)...................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-15) & Tagalongs............................ $40 Camper (ages 5-12)......................................................... $80

Camp Lone Star July 8-11, 6-10 PM

Dallas • Location TBA Camp aides will stay overnight Lone Star Twilight Camp, Girl Scouts will enjoy four full evenings of well-loved Girl Scout traditions. Programing is planned with our Cadette, Seniors, and Ambassadors in mind. We hope to see you at camp this summer. Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Youth Volunteer (ages 15-17)...................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-15) & Tagalongs............................ $30 Camper (ages 5-12)......................................................... $60

Adult Volunteer........................................................... FREE Camp Aide (ages 12-17) & Tagalongs............................. $30 Camper............................................................................ $60

*Please note: all grades are for Fall 2024.

How to register All registration is handled through online systems. Visit www.gsnetx.org/camp for registration links and how-to videos. Questions? Email customercare@gsnetx.org

Sleepaway Camp registration Properties: Camp Bette Perot and Camp Whispering Cedars System: gsEvents 1. Access gsEvents via: gsnetx.org/camp or directly in mygs.girlscouts.org (click the “Find Events” button). 2. Use Zip Codes to find our camps: Camp Bette Perot - 75803 Camp Whispering Cedars - 75236. 3. Select the number of girls and click “Add Events.” Read the full description and select the attendee, camp session, and how much you will pay for now (minimum of $100 to reserve your spot). 4. Click “Submit Member Details” and then repeat for additional girls if necessary. 5. Click “Review Cart”, approve the Girl Scout Promise and Law, and make your payment.

Troop and Family Camp registration Property: Camp Gambill System: UltraCamp 1. Access UltraCamp via: gsnetx.org/gambill or gsnetx.org/ultracamp. 2. Login or create a login if you don’t have one for UltraCamp. 3. Click “Reservations” then “Explore Sessions”. 4. Click “Filters”. 5. Expand “Locations” and select “Camp Gambill” and click “Apply Filters”. 6. Find your desired session, click “Register”. 7. Select camper/s and adults if you have them on file, or click “+A New Person” at the bottom of the page. 8. Family Camp only: select cabin and provide number of participants. Troop Camp only: select leader and girl bed spaces, confirm leader camp certifications. 9. Enter payment information and pay 25% deposit.

Volunteer-led Day or Twilight Camp registration System: CampDoc 1. Access CampDoc via: gsnetx.org/daytwilight or gsnetx.org/campdoc. 2. Login and create profiles for each participant. 3. Select a participant to see available camps for their age group. 4. Select camp session. 5. Proceed to payment. Payment must be made in full. 6. Repeat the process for additional participants. 7. Check email inbox for instructions to complete health profiles.

Payment options

Parent Videos

Partial or full payment via your MyGS account GS Bucks (earned through product sales) www.gsnetx.org/gsbuckssummer

Get yourself and your Girl Scout ready for camp by watching our helpful parent videos on YouTube. Videos address common concerns and answer frequently asked questions.

Financial assistance is available Complete a simple form at www.gsnetx.org/campership to apply.

Is your girl ready for week-long sleepaway camp? Determining whether a Girl Scout is ready for sleepaway camp is a family responsibility. Your camper’s success begins with managing expectations and evaluating the factors that will lead to a positive experience. Talk openly about the opportunities and challenges of sleepaway camp with your Girl Scout. Here are some questions that can help you decide if sleepaway camp is right for her at this time: • Do you, the Girl Scout, want to go to sleepaway camp? • Is your caregiver ready to let you go to sleepaway camp? • Are you eager to try new things and make new friends? • Have you had fun at sleepovers and can you get yourself to sleep at night when away from home? • Do you like forming bonds with girls your age and caring adults? • Are you ready to live in a diverse group environment that offers limited opportunities for privacy? • Can you manage your own belongings and get dressed in activity-appropriate attire? (Getting in and of your swimsuit, for example.) • Are you eager to experience independence in a safe, caring, fun environment? • Can you manage your own hygiene including bathing, toothbrushing, hair care, sunscreen, bug spray? • Are you committed to working through feelings of homesickness you might experience? (Our staff are prepared to help support you through this natural response.) • Both Girl Scout and caregiver: how will it feel to not have direct contact for a week – no phone calls, email responses, or other direct updates? (Contact can be made in case of emergency.)

What do you think? Are you ready for this amazing summer adventure? 11

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We Value Diversity We are thankful to have a diverse group of campers and staff joining us this summer. Girl Scouts can expect the opportunity to live and play with girls who are different from one another. These differences may include geography, family structure, race and ethnicity, culture, appearance, ability, interests, and more.

Safety is our top priority Safety at GSNETX camps is a top priority. Camp staff and volunteers are trained in emergency procedures and required to report any unexpected persons or other concerns. Our camp properties are equipped with security gates that remain closed. Access to properties is limited to campers, staff, certified program providers, volunteers, and delivery vehicles. 12