2016 GSOH Camp Guide - General

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2016 Resident Camp Guide

Summer Fun at

Camp Molly Lauman

Come Camp With Us So you’re thinking about going to summer camp, huh? This guide has everything you need to know to plan your adventure at Camp Molly Lauman!

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Camp Molly Lauman is in Scioto County in southern Ohio. We’ve been running Girl Scout summer camp there since 1929, so we have a rich heritage of encouraging girls to try new things, practice newfound skills, and make lifelong memories. Resident camp (i.e. sleepaway camp) gives you the opportunity to do something special this Camp Molly Lauman is located in Lucasville, Ohio, about 1 ½ summer. You’ll make new friends and have hours from Columbus. a lot of fun, all while gaining independence and building character within a safe and supportive environment (your folks will like that part).

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If you’ve completed grades K-12, Camp Molly Lauman has a camp program for you.

(If you’re not a Girl Scout, all you have to do is pay an extra $15 membership fee.) We offer programs for all interests–from swimming, arts, and horseback riding, to cool different camps like mysteries, spa programs, and camps based on your favorite books. Most girls come to camp by themselves, but you can sign up to bunk with one of your friends, too.

We encourage you to talk to your family when deciding on a resident camp session.

Resident camp is most successful when adults and girls make the decision jointly, taking the expectations of both into careful consideration. We know you’ll have the experience of a lifetime exploring the woods and trying new A typical day at camp: activities. We can’t wait to see you at camp this summer!

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Rise and Shine 7:45 a.m. Flag Ceremony &

Announcements 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Themed Activiti es Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Rest Hour 2:00 p.m. General Activiti es 5:45 p.m. Flag Ceremony 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Free Choice or

All-Camp Activity 9:00 p.m. Get Ready for

Bed/Quiet Time

Camp Activities Each camp program has a theme that activities will focus around (check the descriptions on the following pages), but ALL campers will have plenty of time to do traditional camp activities like: • Swimming • Arts and crafts • Nature exploration • Cookouts • Campfires

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Singing songs Playing games Making new friends Badge activities Outdoor adventures

Plus, tons of free-choice activities are available for each group to do together. Camp counselors will help girls plan their schedule on the first night of camp. Girls can pick group activities such as: • Archery or slingshotting • Creeking • Canoeing • Watching an outdoor movie • Sleeping under the stars • Visiting the camp garden • Hiking

• Gaga ball • Water games • Night games • Stargazing • Making ice cream • Treasure hunts • Roasting marshmallows

Please Note: For safety reasons, some activities have age restrictions and are not available for all campers.

y home in Camp Molly Lauman, m WHERE GIRLS SLEEP One of the things that makes camp special is the outdoorsy appeal. Camp is definitely rustic, yet totally awesome.

You’ll stay in a platform tent, cabin, or yurt with other girls who have all signed up for the same camp program.

Platform tents are heavy canvas structures with wooden floors and four beds. Open flaps allow for light and a breeze.

Cabins have lights, screened windows, and four beds.

Yurts are a cool cross between tents and cabins with ceiling fans, lights, screened windows, and four sets of bunk beds.

The lodge is a large open room. Girls sleep on folding cots and have access to indoor bathrooms. This is the only sleeping arrangement where counselors sleep in the same room with the campers.

Each unit has pit latrines, a hand washing station, and a picnic shelter. A central shower house is available for all girls to use. In case of severe weather, indoor shelter is available.

Platform Tent

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CAMP STAFF Our staff members go through an intense background check, selection, and training process. Many staff members are aspiring teachers, outdoor educators, and former campers. They come from all over Ohio, the United States, and the world to work here!

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MEALS Most meals are served family style in the camp dining hall. We also do campfire cookouts where you’ll help plan and prepare the meal.

Meals are kid-friendly and healthy.

We prepare many dishes from scratch, which allows us to easily accommodate most common allergies and dietary restrictions.

Typical meals include homemade pizza, cheese quesadillas with tomato soup, and breakfast burritos. If you’re a picky eater, don’t worry! We always have a salad bar and sandwich station available.

BRING A FRIEND! You can request ONE buddy to bunk with during your time at camp.

Requests for multiple buddies will not be honored. To be bunk buddies, you and your friend must be registered for the same program and you both must request each other by name, not troop number. Why just one buddy? Most campers stay in four-person tents or cabins. We do not allow groups of three to request each other because that leaves one girl in the tent/cabin who may feel left out. Besides, part of the fun of camp is making new friends, and that’s hard to do when you’re hanging out with the girls that you already know.

And don’t worry if you have more than one friend coming to camp with you.

You can still hang out with all of your friends, new and old, during most of the daytime activities, like swimming, meals, and game time.

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Check Out Camp!

Open House

The Big Clean

Tour camp, meet summer camp staff members, and ask any questions that you may have about resident camp. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out our living accommodations – poke your head in the tents, cabins, and yurts, test out the beds, and explore the dining hall. Plus you’ll have a chance to join in a game of gaga, learn a new song, make a friendship bracelet, and toast a gourmet s’more!

Help us get camp ready for the busy spring and summer ahead. Projects may include trail maintenance, setting up tent units, spring cleaning of buildings, and more. A Girl Scout can earn $25 towards her resident camp fee for her service at the work day. In addition, a girl can bring along one or more adult family members who can each earn a $25 service credit towards her program fee.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Participants must help for the entire day to earn the service credit. Your $5 registration will hold your space and upon completion of the workday, will be refunded in your service credit.

Date: Sun., May 1, 2016 Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: Free Please R.S.V.P. by registering for this free event online.

Date: Sat., April 16, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $5 per person

Family Campout Join us at Camp Molly Lauman as we celebrate the Great American Backyard Campout. Explore nature, try archery and/or slingshotting, stomp through the creek, and try out other crafts, games, and adventures that will inspire families to develop a deeper connection to nature and each other. Some activities have age restrictions and/or maximum participant restrictions. Price includes meals, activities, and lodging in platform tent.

Date: Fri., June 24 – Sun., June 26, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m.

Cost: $40 per person ages five and older; $20 per child under five

Resident Camp Sessions What camp do you want to attend? We have 10 sessions of resident camp; here are the session dates and a brief look at all of the programs you can pick from this summer: 1

Session 1: June 15-17 (Wed.–Fri.)

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Session 6: July 10-15 (Sun.–Fri.)

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Session 2: June 19-21 (Sun.–Tues.)

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Session 7: July 17-22 (Sun.–Fri.)

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Session 3: June 22-24 (Wed.–Fri.)

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Session 8: July 24-29 (Sun.–Fri.)

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Session 4: June 26-July 1 (Sun.–Fri.)

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Session 9: July 31-August 5 (Sun.–Fri.)

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Session 5: July 6-8 (Wed.–Fri.)

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Session 10: August 7-9 (Sun.–Tues.)

Daisy Programs

(Completed Grades K-1)

Fairies and Fireflies Look for signs of magic as you go on a fairy hunt, catch fireflies, and look for water sprites in the creek.

$175 Yu r t

Frosty Fun Cool off with some frosty fun this summer by making your own ice cream, snowball slime, and a snowy craft project.

$175 Lo d g e

Pajama Party Make a snuggly craft project for bedtime, go on a night hike, and watch an outdoor movie.

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Make a western craft, learn cowgirl songs, and go on a pony ride.

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Fairies and Fireflies Look for signs of magic as you go on a fairy hunt, catch fireflies, and look for water sprites in the creek.

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$175

Clowning Around Try out juggling, plate spinning, clown makeup, magic tricks, slacklining, and improv comedy.

Cost

$175

Pajama Party Make a snuggly craft project for bedtime, go on a night hike, and watch an outdoor movie.

Cost

$175

Frosty Fun Cool off with some frosty fun this summer by making your own ice cream, snowball slime, and a snowy craft project.

(Completed Grades 2-3)

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Explorers

$325

Splash in the creek, dig in the garden, shoot slingshots, go on a treasure hunt, and search for bugs and animals.

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Ponytails Enjoy nine hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons and have a chuckwagon cookout.

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Camp Sessions 9

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$325

Tadpoles Stomp in the creek looking for crawdads, make natural sandstone face paint, and spend lots of time splashing in the pool.

Camp Sessions

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Pioneer Girls Make a rag doll, play pioneer games, make frontier snacks, and visit the make-believe General Store.

Cost

$305

Join a quest to solve the dragon problem, play renaissance games, hear stories or princesses, and much more!

Camp Session 7

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EcoChic Make all-natural beauty products, try out yoga, and learn about aromatherapy.

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$305 P

Enter a world of myths and legends as you train to join a hero's quest.

Cost

$325

Follow clues, analyze evidence, question witnesses, and interrogate suspects to solve a mystery.

Camp Sessions

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$175 P

Take aim at the archery range, go geocaching, go on a creek hike, and play flashlight games.

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$175 P

Help crack the case in an interactive game where everyone is a suspect.

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$175

Climb the poolside climbing wall, make a cool craft, take aim at archery – then have inside fun with a game night and slumber party.

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Learn survival skills, sleep under the stars in a fort you built, make fires without matches, and more.

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Trail Mix Play canoe games on the lake, saddle up for a horseback trail ride, go on a scavenger hunt, and shoot archery.

Wizard Wonders Play quidditch, read cookie crumbs, search for magical creatures, and mix potions.

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Make ocean-inspired crafts, and play shark-tastic games, and head to the Newport Aquarium for a deep-sea sleepover.

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$325

Practice chopping, measuring, mixing, and baking as you whip up your own delectable dishes.

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$350 P

Learn about tack, types of horses, proper care and safety, and participate in 12 hours of ground and in-saddle lessons.

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Develop adventure skills in backpacking, canoeing, rappelling, high ropes, survival, and outdoor cooking at Camp Wakatomika. No bus option for this program.

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$305 P

For future Time Lords - meet aliens, visit times and places all over the universe, then help save the Earth from extermination!

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Survival Games Spend time in training camp learning and practicing skills, then compete in the Survival Games on the final day to win the title of Victor!

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$400 P

Hone your super powers at camp before heading on ziplining and trampoline park fieldtrips.

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Head to Ohiopyle, Pa., to go on a bike and river rafting trip. Bikes are provided.

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Make cool recycled crafts, mix up your own spa products, and make a tie-dyed masterpiece.

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Spend five days canoe camping with experienced guides then visit the Mall of America on the way home! Deposit $100 to hold your spot.

Registration closes May 1. No refunds after May 1.

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Practice tacking your own horse, proper grooming and care, and 15 hours of in-saddle and ground activities.

(Completed Grades 6-8)

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Be a behind-the-scenes volunteer as a journalist, culinary assistant, program assistant, or unit assistant. Grades 10-11. Application Required.

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Explore your strengths and passions, define your personal ethics, and dream up the perfect camp. Grades 10-11. Application Required.

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Go in-depth to develop your leadership skills in preparation to become a camp counselor.

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Endless Summer Start each day with yoga, spend extra time poolside, and make your own bath and beauty products.

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Test your aim at our target sports range, learn self-defense techniques, play glow-in-the-dark capture the flag, and go on ziplining and play

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Camp Molly Lauman

Care Packages Does your camper want souvenirs to remember her exciting time at Camp Molly Lauman? Pre-order your care packages by June 1 by ordering when you register online or by submitting the order form, which can be found in your Parent Handbook and confirmation materials. All items will be packaged in a FREE drawstring bag and at camp waiting for your camper. (Multiple care packages will be combined into one drawstring bag, if ordered for the same week of camp.)

Choose one or more of the following themed care packages:

$25

Camp Essentials Bundle Be ready for your adventure with these must-have camp items: a Molly Lauman water bottle, hanging LED flashlight/lantern, carabiner clip, and a tie-dyed bandana.

Summer Chillin’ Bundle

$20

Keep cool this summer with a spritzer fan (batteries included), mini water blaster pool toy, and magic micro-bead cooling bandana.

$20

Endless Summer Bundle Make summer memories last all year long with a Molly Lauman vinyl decal, mini harmonica necklace, playing cards, and magnetic poetry photo frame for your locker.

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2016 CML T-shirt Kelly green “Adventure Awaits” T-shirt

Camp Journal The most awesome camp journal ever! Packed with guided, colorful pages to record every aspect of camp fun.

Includes a pen, postcards for writing home, games, jokes, amazing info on stars, plants, hiking, and more.

Mess Kit

$10

$20

This mess kit has everything you’ll need when it comes time to cookout. The kit includes a plate, bowl, cut, and cutlery, all packaged in a convenient mesh bag.

Plush Horse

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$10 Teddy Bear A 13” Ty teddy bear wearing a Molly Lauman bandana is the perfect snuggle buddy for any camper.

2016 Camp Patch All girls receive a patch by attending resident camp!

Check out the next page for details about how to get a free camp T-shirt!

or Bus Transp

tation

Hop on a bus to camp for transportation that’s fun for girls and easy for parents!

Camp counselors supervise the bus ride, play road trip games, and sing songs with the girls.

The bus fee is $40, no matter where the stop. Preregistration is required. Bus fees must be paid at the time of registration.

Catch the bus in Delaware or Columbus!

Exact bus stop locations and times will be posted on the parents section of the camp page on gsoh.org.

How to Register Registering is easy! Adults, here’s how: 1. Online registration becomes active at 9 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2016.

Paper registrations are also available. Call 1-800-621-7042 and we’ll mail you one.

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Figure out which program and dates your camper would like to attend.

Visit gsoh.org and click on the resident camp online registration box.

Submit your registration along with applicable payment.

Check your inbox. Your receipt will be emailed to the address associated with your CORA online account. We’ll also send payment reminders and tips as camp approaches.

TIP: Unsure of your login information or how to navigate online registration? Do a test run before registration opens by trying to log on and sign up for one of our family events or another council program. Contact us if you have trouble by calling 614-487-8101 or 1-800-621-7042.

Payment is easy! Here’s what and when you need to pay: 1. $40 non-refundable deposit—due at time of registration 2. $40 bus fee (if applicable)—due at time of registration 3. $15 membership dues (if not a current Girl Scout)—due at time of registration 4. Care Package fee (if applicable)—due at time of order 5. Remaining balance—due on June 1, 2016 or your registration is subject to cancellation 6. A late payment fee of $20 will be added to all balances paid after the June 1 payment deadline and late registrations submitted after June 1

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Free Mystery Shirt Register before April 1 and you’ll get a free T-shirt that’s only available through this special offer! This year’s shirt is white with a white logo—perfect for tie dying at camp! This offer is good for one T-shirt per camper. T-shirts will be delivered at camper check-in. Camper must attend to receive shirt.

Frequently Asked Registration Questions

My camper’s program is full, what should I do?

If you call us, we can add you to a waitlist; but very few waitlisted campers actually make it onto the roster. Please consider signing up for a second choice program if your first choice is full.

Is financial assistance available?

Yes! Financial assistance and a variety of camperships are available for all programs in this mailer except for family camp. Find out more information at gsoh.org, by emailing camp@gsoh.org, or by calling 1-800-621-7042.

When will I get my confirmation packet?

It’s online right now! All confirmation materials are posted under the camp tab of gsoh.org. Go there for packing lists, forms that will need to be filled out, check-in and check-out times, and more valuable information about summer camp.

Can campers stay with a sister or friend?

Yes! If girls are registering for the same program, they can request ONE other girl as a buddy. Please do not ask for more than one buddy; the request will not be honored. Please request buddies by name, not troop number.

When is final payment due?

All payments must be received by June 1, 2016. A late fee of $20 will be added to any payments not received by June 1.

Can I register after June 1?

Yes! If there is space in a program, you can register up until the week before a camp starts. A late registration fee of $20 is added to all resident camp registrations made after June 1.

Cancellation Policy

Resident camp cancellations made before June 1, 2016 will receive a full refund, minus the $40 non-refundable deposit.

Cancellations after June 1, 2016 must include a doctor’s note or other suitable documentation. Acceptable situations include camper’s illness, family emergency, parent’s change of job status or job transfer, etc. If eligible for a refund, minus the deposit, a written request must be submitted to the Council Headquarters within two weeks of the start of the intended camp program. Refunds are made by Council check and will be mailed. Please allow four to six weeks for processing. No refunds will be given after Aug. 31, 2016.

If a camp session is cancelled by GSOH due to low enrollment or other reasons, campers will be given a choice to transfer to a suitable open session or receive a full refund of amount paid.

Registration begins February 1!

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