2019 T N E D I S E R CAMP take me home, Bear Creek Road
A NOTE FROM THE CAMP DIRECTOR Hi everyone! I’m so excited to bring you the Cam p Molly Lauman Resident Camp Guide for 2019! At Camp Molly Lauman, you can spend your days swimming in the pool, shooting arrows at the archery range, or playing the amazing Gaga Ball, and at night time you can star gaze, gobble s’mores around the campfire, and maybe even enjoy an outdoor movie! If you’re ready to get outdoor s, form friendships that will last forever, and have unf orgettable experiences, then this guide has everything you need to plan your adventure! We’ve been running Girl Scout summer camp sinc e 1929, so we know a little about what makes camp great! We have a rich heritage of encouraging girls to try new thin gs, practice new skills, and make lifelong memories. You’ll cha llenge yourself to reach outside your comfort zone and have opportunities that don’t come around very ofte n, all while appreciating the fresh forest air and listening to the birds singing. We create a safe and supportive environ ment to encourage you to grow in independence and feel comfortable with yourself and with the outdoors! I can’t wait to see you at Camp Molly Lauman this Erin Feinour, Camp Director Camp name,
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Camp Activities Lodging Camp Staff Camp Meals Bring a Friend! Get Camp-Ready! Tiered Pricing Check Out Camp Camp Sessions at a Glance Daisies and Brownies Juniors
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Cadettes Adventure Treks Seniors and Ambassadors Teen Volunteer Opportunities Work at Camp Care Packages How to Register Bus Transportation Registration FAQ
More Outdoor Adventures Day Camp 2019
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAMPER
7 A.M.
Rise and shine
8 A.M.
es: exam pl Swimming . m a. 9 Flag ceremony eek 10 a.m. Crpl and announcements ex oration Showers 11 a.m. Breakfast
9 A.M.
Camp activities
Camp kapers
7:45 A.M.
Noon
12:30 P.M. Lunch 1:30 P.M.
Rest hour
2:30 P.M.
Camp activities
examples: 2:30 p.m. Archery & Slingshots 5:45 P.M. Flag ceremony 3:30 p.m. Clay Sculpturin 6 P.M. Dinner 4:30 p.m. Slip ‘n’ Slide g & Dunk Tan k
7 P.M. Free choice or all.camp activity 8:30.10 P.M. Get ready for bed (time varies by age group)
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CAMP CAMARADERIE WITH GIRL SCOUTS The smell of pine and campfire smoke enters your nose…
and pitching a tent while making lifelong friendships and memories.
Green grass tickles your back as you roll down a hill…
If you’ve completed grades K-12, Camp Molly Lauman has a program for you. If you’re not a registered Girl Scout, all you have to do is pay a $30 membership fee — which allows you to participate in other activities offered by the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council through September 2019! We offer programs for all interests—from horseback riding and high adventure, to culinary camps and spa experiences. We even have camps based on your favorite books and movies.
You can hear girls laugh discovering frogs by the creek… Hiking in the woods with the group, you spot a doe and her fawns… And of course, you can almost taste the melted chocolate on your fingers after making the perfect s’more. At camp, you’ll get in touch with all your senses AND your Girl Scout friends! Since 1929, Girl Scout summer camp has given girls a chance to explore their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. At camp, every girl can try new things — from learning archery to exploring life in the creek. Girls practice outdoor skills like building a campfire
WYANDOT CRAWFORD
MARION
RICHLAND ASHLAND
WAYNE
HOLMES
MORROW KNOX
UNION
COSHOCTON
DELAWARE
LICKING
GUERNSEY MUSKINGUM
FRANKLIN MADISON PERRY
FAIRFIELD PICKAWAY FAYETTE HOCKING ROSS VINTON HIGHLAND PIKE JACKSON
ADAMS
We encourage you to talk with your family when deciding what resident camp session to attend — camp is most successful when girls and adults make the decision together. Join girls like you for an experience of a lifetime, where you’ll explore the world and your own interests. We can’t wait to see you at camp this summer!
GALLIA SCIOTO
You don't have to be in a Girl Scout troop to come to camp!
Camp Molly Lauman is located in Lucasville, Ohio, about 1 1/2 hours from Columbus. 5
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CAMP ACTIVITIES Each camp program has activities that relate to a special theme, and all campers also have plenty of time to do traditional camp activities like: • Swimming
• Singing songs
• Arts and crafts
• Playing games
• Exploring nature • Campfires
• Hanging out with new and old friends
• Cookouts
• Outdoor adventures
In addition, you’ll get to do free-choice activities with your group. Camp counselors will talk you through the options and help your group decide what additional activities you want to do. Some of the activities that are offered include: • Archery*
• Spa mixology*
• Axe throwing*
• Slime making
• Outdoor movies
• Night games
• Canoeing*
• Sleeping under the stars
• Creeking
• Gaga tournament
• Scavenger hunts
• Yoga
• Slacklining*
• Geocaching*
• Slingshotting *Some activities have age restrictions, but there are many options available for every age! 7
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Even sleeping at camp is a fantastical adventure! Our campers live in a group with other girls who have signed up for the same program. Each unit has sleeping quarters for 16-24 girls, pit latrines, a hand washing station, and a picnic shelter. Two central shower houses are available for all girls to use. In case of severe weather, indoor shelter is available.
. ld u o c i if r a e y ll a i would stay We have four types of sleeping shelters:
Platform tents are where
Cabins have lights, screened
most girls sleep. They are heavy canvas structures with wooden floors and four beds. Open flaps allow for light and ventilation.
windows, and four beds. They have electricity, so you may want to bring a small plug in fan to help keep cool.
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CAMP STAFF Our staff members go through a rigorous screening, 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! With the exception of campers who sleep in the lodge, staff members do not stay in the same sleeping quarters as campers. Counselors stay in quarters near the center of the unit, where they can easily monitor everyone. At night, camp counselors will check to make sure everyone is settling in and feeling comfortable in their outdoor surroundings. Often, they’ll read stories or sing each tent to sleep. Your counselors are always within earshot if you need them during the night.
Yurts are a cool cross between tents and cabins. They have ceiling fans, lights, screened windows, and four sets of bunk beds.
Our 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.
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WHAT'S COOKING? Meals at camp are kid-friendly and healthy. We prepare many dishes from scratch, which allows us to accommodate most common allergies and dietary restrictions. Most meals are served family style in the camp dining hall. Campers also enjoy campfire cookouts, where they’ll get to help plan and prepare the meals. Typical meals include tacos, spaghetti, chicken nuggets, and cheese quesadillas with tomato soup. If you’re a picky eater, we’ve got you covered! There’s always a salad bar and sandwich station available.
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Bring a Friend!
Lone Wolf?
You can request one buddy* to bunk with you during your time at camp. To be bunk buddies, you both must be registered for the same program and 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. After all, part of the fun at camp is making new friends, and that’s hard to do when you’re only hanging out with girls you already know.
More than half of the girls who come to camp come on their own. So, if you come without a buddy, don’t worry. You’ll be living with a group of girls who have signed up for the same program as you, so you’ll already have something in common!
If you have more than one friend coming to camp with you, you’ll have plenty of time to hang out with them during most of the daytime activities, like swimming, meals, and game time.
Camp counselors are great with helping everyone get to know each other through fun games and icebreaker activities. You’ll definitely want to bring a notebook and pen along with your camp gear, because you’ll want to get contact info from your new buddies at the end of the week.
camp nds e i r f forever! (CFF)
*Requests for multiple buddies will not be honored.
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GET CAMP-READY! At resident camp, girls can be themselves. In this safe environment, girls practice independence and interact with peers who share similar interest. Going to camp for the first time (or second, or third) can be a little scary, but there are lots of ways to be prepared!
Check out Chip’s Tips:
Become confident with washing, combing, and pulling your hair back on your own, especially after swimming or showering!
Learn how to identify daddy longlegs, which are completely harmless. Practice what to do if you find one in your tent - stay relaxed and gently sweep the little guy outside.
Step out into a natural environment at night time. Listen to the sounds to prepare for sleeping in the woods.
Learn how important it is to stay hydrated! Make a water bottle a constant part of your day, and set goals for how much water to drink, especially while being active outdoors.
Practice applying bug repellent and sun screen and remember – always spray away from the tents!
Familiarize yourself with what a tick looks like and how to properly check for them. Practice what to do if you find a tick on yourself (tell an adult).
Try new foods at home, and even come up with some cool recipes that you could make over a fire!
Practice packing your bag! Make sure you know how to roll your sleeping bag just like you’ll do at the end of camp. Try your best to come to camp with just one bag!
Practice singing a camp song.
Have progressively longer sleepovers. Start with one night at a friend or family member’s home, and gradually build up to at least 3!
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TIERED PRICING what is it? We believe that every girl, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to experience camp. While the cost to maintain camp continues to rise, we understand that families have differing abilities to meet summer camp costs. For this reason, we’ve adopted tiered pricing.
Tier One closely reflects the full cost of camp, including staff expenses, property maintenance, food, and program supplies.
Tier Two is a partially subsidized cost of camp, for families that can pay a little more, but not the full cost of camp.
Tier Three is heavily subsidized through participation in product programs, special events, donations, and grants.
Choose the tier that works best for you and your family. Fee choice is on the honor system and no financial documentation is required. All campers will have the same experience regardless of the tier chosen, and camp staff will have no knowledge of the tiers their campers’ families have chosen.
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CHECK OUT CAMP opportunity to earn financial aid by attending this event!
The Big Clean
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Help us get camp ready for the busy summer season with a day of spring cleaning and maintenance projects. Earn $20 toward your resident camp fee for your help and the help of any adult helper that you bring. Your registration fee will be added to the service credit received at the end of the workday. Work projects are not suitable for children under 8 years old.
DATE: Sat., April 6, 2019
TIME: COST: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. $5 per person Register by Wed., March 20, 2019
Summer Camp Open House Check out camp before your sleepaway camp adventure! Poke your head in a tent, test out the beds, play a round of Gaga Ball, and make a s’more. Meet the director and some summer camp staff members, learn a new outdoor skill, and ask any questions that you may have about resident camp.
DATE:
open to t h e public! TIME: COST: Sat., May 18, 2019
1 - 4 p.m. FREE Register by Wed., May 1, 2019
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Grade Level Key: ● Daisies ● Brownies ● Juniors ● Cadettes ● Seniors & Ambassadors
Yurt
17
Pajama Party
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Cabin
17
Splish Splash
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Lodge
17
Cowgirl Camp
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Platform Tent
17
Horseplay
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Platform Tent
21
Mini Mystery
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Platform Tent
21
Wild Child
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Platform Tent
21
Ponytails
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Cabin
19
Princess in Training
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Lodge
19
Horse Lover
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Platform Tent
23
Trail Mix
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Yurt
24
ComiCamp
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Platform Tent
27
Survival Games
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Platform Tent
29
Adventure Treks: National Park Rambler
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Established Campsites
31
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Platform Tent
7
35
Slime Time
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Cabin
19
Camp Half-Blood
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Platform Tent
22
Horse Lover
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Platform Tent
23
Stage Struck
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Yurt
24
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Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2
Counselor in Training 2
6
Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19
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6-7
Flashlights and Fairy Tales
Session Program Name
Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 26
Pg.
Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26
Lodging
Pg.
Ponytails
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Cabin
19
Magical Menagerie
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Lodge
19
Horse Lover
●
Platform Tent
23
Trail Mix
●
Yurt
24
Wizard Wonders
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Platform Tent
24
I Heart Art
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Platform Tent
28
Adventure Treks: Boundary Waters
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Primitive Campsites
31
Adventure Treks: Laurel Highland Backpacker
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Primitive Campsites
31
Counselor in Training 1
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Platform Tent
35
Crafty Critters
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Platform Tent
18
Ponytails
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Cabin
19
Dr. Disaster’s Lab
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Platform Tent
23
Horse Lover
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Platform Tent
23
Junior Chef
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Lodge
24
inSPAration
●
Yurt
28
Explorers
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Platform Tent
18
Ponytails
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Cabin
19
Art Explorer
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Platform Tent
22
Junior Chef
●
Lodge
24
Boots & Bridles
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Platform Tent
27
Leader in Training
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Platform Tent
28
Molly Lauman School of Magic
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Yurt
29
Boots & Bridles
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Platform Tent
27
Culinary Camp
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Lodge
27
Flashlights and Fairy Tales
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Yurt
17
Pajama Party
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Cabin
17
Superhero Academy
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Platform Tent
29 35
Splish Splash
● ●
Lodge
17
Flashlights and Fairy Tales
● ●
Yurt
17
Cowgirl Camp
●
Platform Tent
17
Pajama Party
17
●
Platform Tent
21
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Cabin
Horseplay Mini Mystery
●
Platform Tent
21
Splish Splash
● ●
Lodge
17
Wild Child
●
Platform Tent
21
Cowgirl Camp
●
Platform Tent
17
Ponytails
●
Cabin
19
Horseplay
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Platform Tent
21
EcoChic
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Lodge
23
Horse Lover
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Platform Tent
23
Wild Child
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Platform Tent
21
Trail Mix
●
Yurt
24
Flashlights and Fairy Tales
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Yurt
17
I Heart Art
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Platform Tent
28
Pajama Party
● ●
Cabin
17
Survival Games
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Platform Tent
29
Summer Camp Pro
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Platform Tent
35
Splish Splash
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Lodge
17
Cowgirl Camp
●
Platform Tent
17
Horseplay
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Platform Tent
21
Wild Child
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Platform Tent
21
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10
Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6
Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21
Lodging
Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9
5
Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 28
2–3
4
Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28
3
Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2
2
Sun, July 7 – Fri, July 12
1
Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14
Session Program Name
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S E I S I DA BROWNIES camps for girls who have completed any grades K-3
sharing good times with friends from far and near building memories that last all year. 16
mini-sessions
for daisies and brownies
Mini-sessions are a great way for first-time and younger campers to try out camp. During a three-day camp, you’ll have fun with themed activities and get the chance to do classic camp activities too, like swimming, cooking out, exploring nature, and singing silly songs around a campfire. Activities are weather dependent. In case of storms, indoor shelter and alternate activities are always on hand. GRADES COMPLETED
K-3
YURT
NUMBER OF DAYS
3
K-3 Splish Splash GRADES COMPLETED
NUMBER OF DAYS
LODGE
3
Flashlights and Fairy Tales
If you’re ready for some splashtastic summer fun, dive into an aquatic camp adventure! Discover the magical side of camp! Use your Play water games, go creeking to explore imagination – and a little bit of pixie dust – to create a fantastical craft, build fairy houses with water plants and animals, and splash around new friends, swim like a mermaid, and explore at the pool! the enchanted forest on a hike to find magical DATES: Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14, 2019 creatures! Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2, 2019 Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6, 2019 Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9, 2019
DATES: Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14, 2019 Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2, 2019 Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6, 2019 Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9, 2019
SESSIONS: COST: 149 10
SESSIONS: COST: 149 10
Tier One: $310 Tier Two: $250 Tier Three: $225 GRADES COMPLETED
K-3 Pajama Party GRADES COMPLETED
CABIN
Tier One: $300 Tier Two: $250 Tier Three: $225
NUMBER OF DAYS
3
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the ultimate camp slumber party. Make a snuggly craft project for bedtime, explore the nocturnal world on a night hike, and stay up late eating popcorn while watching a movie under the stars!
DATES: Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14, 2019 Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2, 2019 Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6, 2019 Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9, 2019
2-3
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
3
Cowgirl Camp Giddy up, little cowgirls, and head to camp for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! Make a western craft, learn cowgirl songs to sing ‘round the campfire, and get to know our four-legged friends down at the barn. You’ll spend a total of three hours at the barn doing a combination of ground and in-saddle activities.
DATES: Wed, June 12 – Fri, June 14, 2019 Sun, June 30 – Tue, July 2, 2019 Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6, 2019 Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9, 2019
Tier One: $310 Tier One: $300 Tier Two: $260 10 Tier Two: $250 Tier Three: $235 Tier Three: $225 17
SESSIONS: COST: 149 10
SESSIONS: COST: 149
brownie week-long resident camp sessions Ready for a full week of outdoor adventure? During a week-long camp, you’ll spend lots of time enjoying themed activities. The rest of your time is packed with exciting, traditional camp activities and group free-choice selections, like swimming, arts and crafts, games, creeking, and slingshotting.
GRADES COMPLETED
2-3
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
GRADES COMPLETED
2-3
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
Crafty Critters
Explorers
Are you a creative and crafty kid? This summer, spend lots of time at Hodge Podge Lodge making all sorts of crafty creations! Get inspired by the outdoors and experiment with clay, use recycled items to create a wind chime, and more.
Do you love exploring outdoors? Journey into the woods for the most amazing summer! Splash in the creek, dig in the garden, shoot slingshots, go on a treasure hunt, search for bugs and animals, and cook over a campfire.
DATES:
Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019
Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26, 2019
SESSION: COST: 7
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
DATES: SESSION: COST: 8
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
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2-3 Magical Menagerie GRADES COMPLETED
LODGE
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Imagine yourself as a magical zookeeper! You’ll learn to spot the difference between a pixie and a fairy, swim like a mermaid, and create your own unicorn horn! Don’t forget to avoid the trolls under the bridge as you search for imps and elves!
DATES: Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19, 2019
SESSION: COST: 6
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
2-3 Princess in Training GRADES COMPLETED
LODGE
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
What does being a princess mean to you? Princesses are more than just prim and proper, they are courageous and confident young women who aren’t afraid to help others, stand up for what they think is right, and make the world a better place! In this week of princess prep, learn how to carry yourself with poise, whether you’re preparing for a party, performing royal duties, or navigating the perils of self-rescue.
DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21, 2019
SESSION: COST: 2
2-3 Slime Time GRADES COMPLETED
Tier One: $500 Tier Two: $425 Tier Three: $375
CABIN
NUMBER OF DAYS
2-3 Ponytails GRADES COMPLETED
CABIN
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Saddle up for cowgirl camp! Learn how to be safe around horses, how to pet and groom them, and how to start and stop your horse all by yourself. You’ll spend a total of nine hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons during your week at camp. Round out your week of western adventure with a cowgirl craft project, singing songs ‘round the campfire, and helping to prepare your own chuckwagon cookout.
DATES:
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Is it magic or is it science? You be the judge at this sticky, slimy, and somewhat silly session. Mix up slime, explode soda geysers, make bouncy balls, explore bubbleology, and experiment with tasty science by making ice cream!
Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21, 2019 Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019 Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19, 2019 Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26, 2019 Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019 One: $500 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $425
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Tier Three: $375
DATES: Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28, 2019 One: $480 SESSION: COST: Tier Tier Two: $405 3 Tier Three: $355 19
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mini-sessions for juniors Mini-sessions are a wonderful way for first timers to try out camp. During a three-day camp, you’ll spend up to three hours a day enjoying themed activities. You’ll get to do other classic camp activities, too, like swimming, cooking out, exploring nature, and roasting marshmallows over a campfire. Activities are weather dependent. In case of storms, indoor shelter and alternative activities are available. GRADES COMPLETED
4-5
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
3
GRADES COMPLETED
4-5
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
3
Horseplay
Wild Child
Saddle up for this super camp sampler! Learn to lasso, make a western-themed craft, and enjoy time at the barn getting to know our horses. You’ll spend a total of three hours at the barn doing a combination of ground and in-saddle activities during this mini-session.
Summer is your time to run wild! Experience an action-packed summer with all sorts of outdoor adventures, like a geocaching treasure hunt, playing flashlight games, catching crawdads in the creek, and cooking over a campfire. If that sounds like the perfect summer adventure, then you might be a wild child!
DATES: Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14, 2019 Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2, 2019 Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6, 2019 Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9, 2019
DATES:
One: $310 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $260 149 10 Tier Three: $235
4-5 Mini Mystery GRADES COMPLETED
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
3
Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14, 2019 Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2, 2019 Sun., Aug. 4 – Tue., Aug. 6, 2019 Wed., Aug. 7 – Fri., Aug. 9, 2019
SESSIONS: COST: 149 10
Tier One: $300 Tier Two: $250 Tier Three: $225
There’s a mystery to solve and we need your help cracking the case! In this interactive game, everyone is a suspect. Take on a character role and play along with clue cards to follow along as the mystery unravels. Bring your best acting skills, sleuthing senses, and your funny bone!
DATES: Wed., June 12 – Fri., June 14, 2019 Sun., June 30 – Tue., July 2, 2019 One: $300 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $250 14 Tier Three: $225
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junior week-long resident camp sessions Ready for a full week of outdoor adventure? During a week-long camp, you’ll spend lots of time enjoying themed activities. The rest of your time is packed with exciting, traditional camp activities and group free-choice sessions, such as swimming, arts and crafts, archery, and canoeing.
GRADES COMPLETED
4-5
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
GRADES COMPLETED
4-5
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Art Explorer
Camp Half-Blood
Do you love getting crafty and making fun art projects? Let the outdoors be your inspiration! Draw, sculpt, paint, and weave masterpieces to show off your unique personality. Spend time crafting your art projects each day to perfect a masterpiece. Whether you’re making an animal sculpture, collecting sticks and stones to paint, or designing string art, you’re sure to have an ARTrageously good time!
Enter a world of myths and legends as you train to join a hero’s quest. Go stargazing to learn about Greek mythology, perfect your aim at the archery range, learn swordsmanship in a fencing lesson, build teamwork and communication skills on the challenge course, and practice strategy playing capture the flag. Once your demi-god skills are honed, seek out the oracle and accept your role in a hero’s quest, pitting good versus evil, in your charge to save the world.
DATES:
DATES:
Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019
SESSION: COST: 8
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28, 2019
SESSION: COST: 3
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
camp molly lauman word jumble
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ANSWER KEY: Canoe. Archery. Friends. Summer. Swimming. Campfire. Counselor.
ACNOE HRRECYA RSFDNEI UMREMS WNISGMMI IEMAFCRP OOLCENSRU
4-5 Dr. Disaster’s Lab GRADES COMPLETED
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
It’s time for some science shenanigans! Experiment with rockets, fly paper stunt planes, get messy with oobleck and slime, and mix up some incredible edible potions. There will even be slime making and exciting, safe explosions!
DATES: Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26, 2019
SESSION: COST: 7
4-5 EcoChic GRADES COMPLETED
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355 NUMBER OF DAYS
LODGE
6
EcoChic is a distinctive manner associated with an environmentally friendly, yet incredibly fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit. Make all-natural beauty products and chic fashion accessories for you and your room. Try out yoga, learn about aromatherapy, and pick fresh herbs from the garden to use in your own calming tea.
DATES: Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019
SESSION: COST: 5
Tier One: $500 Tier Two: $425 Tier Three: $375
4-5 Horse Lover GRADES COMPLETED
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Take your horseback riding experience to the next level! Learn how to help tack a horse, proper care for your four-legged friends, and participate in a variety of ring lessons and trail rides. Practice your roping skills, learn to line dance, and make snacks to feed your barnyard buddies. You’ll spend a total of twelve hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons during your week at camp. Lessons are appropriate for beginner to intermediate riders.
DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21, 2019 Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28, 2019 Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019 Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19, 2019 Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26, 2019
SESSIONS: COST:
23567
Tier One: $525 Tier Two: $450 Tier Three: $400
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4-5
NUMBER OF DAYS
LODGE
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GRADES COMPLETED
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NUMBER OF DAYS
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Junior Chef
Stage Struck
What culinary creations can you concoct at camp? Practice chopping, measuring, mixing, and baking as you whip up your own delectable dishes! Pick ingredients from the camp garden to add a pinch of fresh flair to your delicious creation. Sample flavors from around the world as you team up with the camp chefs to prepare dishes to serve the rest of the campers. Decorate your own chef hat to take home!
Be goofy, be larger than life, be the star of the show! Play improv games, practice projection and facial expressions, try your hand at stage makeup, and create costumes and props. Put all your skills together for a performance on the last night of camp, and let your inner star shine!
DATES: Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26, 2019 Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019
SESSION: COST: 78 GRADES COMPLETED
4-5
DATES: Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28, 2019
SESSION: COST: 3
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355 NUMBER OF DAYS
YURT
6
GRADES COMPLETED
4-5
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Trail Mix
Wizard Wonders
Check out some of the best parts of camp in this week-long camp sampler. Play canoe games on the lake, saddle up for a horseback trail ride, go on a geocaching scavenger hunt around camp, test your aim at our target sports range, and so much more!
Are you tired of the muggle world? Join sister magicians for a week filled with adventure and mystery at the Molly Lauman School of Magic. Playing quidditch, reading cookie crumbs, searching for magical creatures, and mixing potions are just some of the activities that you will get to try out at this marvelous magical camp.
DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21, 2019 Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019 Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19, 2019
SESSION: COST: 256
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Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
DATES: Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19, 2019
SESSION: COST: 6
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
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cadette resident camp sessions Ready for a week of outdoor adventure? From chill spa retreats to high-flying adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Spend lots of time doing themed activities and the rest of it doing group free-choice activities like archery, spa mixology, slacklining, and yoga. Choose your adventure from these amazing week-long camps. GRADES COMPLETED
6-8
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
GRADES COMPLETED
6-8
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Boots & Bridles
ComiCamp
Get the full western experience – practice tacking your own horse, groom and braid its mane and tail, and learn proper care for our four-legged friends! Participate in a variety of ring lessons and trail rides, camp out for a night at the barn, and help feed the horses in the morning! You’ll spend a total of fifteen hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons during your week at camp.
It's time for some fandom fun. Craft cosplay pieces, create fan art or fan fiction, try out different tabletop games, and hang out with other girls who share your same pop-culture passions. Explore illustrating, writing, and character development as you turn your characters into your own graphic novel!!
DATES:
SESSIONS: COST: 2
Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28, 2019 Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019
DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21, 2019 Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
One: $540 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $465 38 Tier Three: $415
6-8 Culinary Camp GRADES COMPLETED
LODGE
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Budding foodies, bring your flair for flavor and your sensational senses to this culinary camp! Measure, mix, taste test, and experiment with flavor and texture combinations that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Experiment with fresh flavors from the camp garden, spicy ethnic creations, and regional specialties. Team up with the camp chefs to prepare dishes for the entire camp.
DATES: Sun., June 23 – Fri., June 28, 2019 One: $500 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $425 3 Tier Three: $375 27
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GRADES COMPLETED
6-8
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
I Heart Art Being outside is a great way to spark your creativity! Explore different forms of artistic expression, like painting, needle felting, wire sculpture, and collage. Spend time each day crafting your art projects to perfect your creations!
DATES:
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Leader in Training Are you interested in becoming a CIT eventually? If you want to get a head start on your training, and work with the younger campers, then this is the program for you! You'll spend a day in the life of a counselor, work with the Teen Leadership Specialists to hone your skills, and find out what it takes to climb the leadership tree at Camp Molly Lauman! This is the perfect mix of hanging out with your friends and trying out a new leadership role at camp.
DATES: Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019
SESSIONS: COST: 8
28
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inSPAration This camp is totally about you! Your time to be creative. Your time to relax. Your time to be you! Make cool recycled crafts, learn relaxation techniques like yoga and aromatherapy, and mix up spa products, like sugar scrubs, cleansing masks, and fizzing bath bombs. Make sure you bring a good book, because you’ll have extra time to chill out and enjoy the sunshine. Sun., July 21 – Fri., July 26, 2019
One: $480 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $405 56 Tier Three: $355
6-8
NUMBER OF DAYS
YURT
DATES:
Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019 Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 19, 2019
GRADES COMPLETED
6-8
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
SESSION: COST: 7
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
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GRADES COMPLETED
6-8
NUMBER OF DAYS
YURT
6
Molly Lauman School of Magic Are you still waiting for your letter to whisk you off to magic school? Well, this is it! Start the week being sorted into your house, and then kick-start flying lessons, potions, care of magical creatures, and so much more! Represent your house at an all-school competition to win those house points! Meet us at platform 9 and 3/4!
DATES: Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug 2, 2019
SESSIONS: COST: 8 GRADES COMPLETED
6-11
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Superhero Academy It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Girl Scout! Create an alternate persona and design your own superhero logo. Hone your superpowers by participating in activities like our team challenge course and poolside rock wall. Head out on two academy field trips: go up, up, and away at a Supergirl-style zipline flying lesson, and practice leaping tall buildings in a single bound at a trampoline park. Evildoers beware!
GRADES COMPLETED
6-8
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Survival Games Do you have a hunger for adventure? Spend time in training camp practicing plant identification, camouflage, navigation, target practice, and other important survival skills. On game day, put your skills to the test in an epic challenge against other Survival Games competitors – but watch out for booby-traps and sabotage from other competitors, or maybe set some traps of your own! Mentors will help guide and prepare you (as well as watch out for safety), but you’ll need skill, strategy, and teamwork to win. Everyone will survive, but there can only be one victor! May the odds be ever in your favor.
DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 21, 2019 Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019
SESSION: COST: 25
Tier One: $480 Tier Two: $405 Tier Three: $355
DATES: Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug 2, 2019 One: $590 SESSION: COST: Tier Tier Two: $515 8 Tier Three: $465 29
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Ready for the next big thing? Adventure Treks are like resident camp, amped up with some serious cool factor. Big trips, challenges, friendships, and fun – Adventure Treks have it all! They’re so big we want you to know about them way ahead of time. Adventure Treks all start and end at Camp Molly Lauman. Start planning and preparing for what we have coming!
$850 2-3 6-11 2019 DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 28, 2019 National Park Rambler GRADES COMPLETED
ESTABLISHED CAMPSITES
SUMMER
COST
SESSIONS
Head out on a two-week road trip exploring our nation’s cultural and national treasures. Paddle the shores of Assateague Island National Seashore looking for wild ponies. Walk in the footsteps of European settlers and indigenous Powhatan people as you explore historic Jamestown. Hunt for waterfalls and wildlife in Shenandoah National Park and participate in a park service project to earn your Girl Scout Ranger patch.
$900 6-7 8-11 2019 July 14 – Boundary Waters Wilderness Voyage DATES: Sun., Fri., July 26, 2019 GRADES COMPLETED
PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES
SUMMER
COST
SESSIONS
Crystal clear lakes, a stunning night sky, soaring eagles, and the haunting call of the loon are just some of what makes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota one of the most sought-after wilderness areas in the world. Experienced guides will lead you on a five-day wilderness canoeing expedition that will challenge you to reach your potential in ways you never thought possible. Expect to sing and laugh as you paddle along rocky shorelines, portage around rapids, swim in the clear lakes, enjoy the serenity of a quiet evening campfire under a starry sky, and make friendships and memories to last a lifetime. After your wilderness trek, we’ll become re-civilized with a visit to the Mall of America on the way home.
6-7 $800 8-11 2019 Laurel Highlands Backpacker DATES: Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 26, 2019 GRADES COMPLETED
PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES
SUMMER
COST
SESSIONS
Listen to the call of the wilderness and let it be your guide on this extended backcountry trek. Start your journey learning essential skills like map reading and cooking, then head to Pennsylvania where you’ll spend a week hiking the Laurel Highlands Trail. Your time on the trail will be filled with Instagram-worthy moments, from the light filtering through dense hardwood canopy to the ridgeline vistas where you break for lunch. Make sure you pack a camera along with your sense of adventure!
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6-11 2020 2020: Eco Expedition GRADES COMPLETED
ESTABLISHED CAMPSITES
SUMMER
REGISTRATION LOTTERY OPENS
Nov 1. 2019
Get ready to explore some serious science along with sensational adventures! Ace Adventure Resort in West Virginia will serve as our base camp as we explore ecology while zipping through the trees on a canopy tour, geology while roping up for rock climbing, and hydrology while splashing down for some white water rafting.
6-11 2020 2020: Michigan Shores GRADES COMPLETED
PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES
SUMMER
REGISTRATION LOTTERY OPENS
Nov. 1, 2019
Explore Michigan’s shores by land and lake. We’ll head north to the Upper Peninsula, stopping at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore along the way. Once on the U.P., we’ll hike to waterfalls, kayak the coast, and take a ferry to Isle Royale National Park where we’ll complete a multi-night backpacking trek.
6-11 2020: Surf Camp GRADES COMPLETED
ESTABLISHED CAMPSITES
SUMMER
2020
REGISTRATION LOTTERY OPENS
Nov. 1, 2019
Head to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to take surfing and standup paddle board lessons, kayak through marshes and calm waters of the sound, explore giant sand dunes, camp and do yoga on the beach, and soak in the summer sun.
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ADVENTURE TREK FAQ Big adventures can bring up some pretty big questions. Here are answers to the most common questions we receive. What’s included in the cost? The cost includes all meals, lodging, equipment rental fees, trained guides, and transportation necessary for the trip. You’ll only need money for snacks and souvenirs along the way.
How long will I be away from camp? Most Adventure Trekkers spend one or two nights at Camp Molly Lauman before leaving on their adventure. You’ll return on Thursday of the following week – right on time for closing campfire with the rest of camp.
What special gear will I need to bring? We provide all the group camping gear, cooking equipment, and specialized activity gear, such as backpacking packs, bicycles, and rock climbing equipment for each planned activity. All you need to bring is your personal gear – clothes, sleeping bag, pillow, personal overnight items, water bottles, and mess kits. We’ll send you a specialized packing list for your trip, but here are a few items to start thinking about now:
What happens if I get sick or injured on the trip? If you get sick or injured, getting you better will be our top priority so you can safely get back to the fun. If you are unable to continue, we will contact your parent or caregiver to arrange a pickup.
Sleeping Bags: The smaller the better. We pack gear for 12 people in each van. Smaller sleeping bags can help save space for things like coolers of food. Footwear: Sneakers are recommended for biking, caving, and rock climbing. For backpacking and Boundary Waters canoeing, you will need sturdy, broken-in hiking boots. For other watersports, you will need a secure, closed-toe amphibious shoe. Clothes: Quick-dry clothes are best for all activities. Cotton should be avoided because it stays wet and uncomfortable for a long time. What kind of physical shape should I be in to go on a trip? If you can run a mile without stopping (no time limit), then you’re in good shape for an Adventure Trek.
What is the registration lottery? Due to the high interest in these programs, a lottery system is used to select participants. After November 1, 2019, visit gsoh.org/adventuretreks to submit your lottery registration information. To be considered, entries must be filled out completely and submitted by the deadline provided. Selected participants will be contacted by phone and email on the next business day after the deadline and must register and pay a non-refundable $100 deposit to hold their spot. If deposits are not made on time and more entries are available, a second round of lottery winners will be contacted and given a timeframe to pay their deposit. If spaces are still available after the second deadline, registration will move to a first come, first served basis when resident camp registration opens for all campers. Girls can enter the lottery for as many Adventure Treks as they are interested in but will be selected for no more than one per summer.
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9-11
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
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Summer Camp Pro Are you a seasoned Molly Lauman camper, ready to take the next step? Maybe you want one last chance at "normal" summer camp, before making the jump to CIT. If so, then this is the program for you! It's filled with camping challenges, like lighting a one-match fire, sleeping in a self-made shelter, and leading cookouts for the younger girls at camp! Challenge accepted?
DATES: Sun., July 7 – Fri., July 12, 2019 One: $480 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $405 5 Tier Three: $355 GRADES COMPLETED
9-11
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
13
Counselor in Training 1*
GRADES COMPLETED
6-11
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
6
Superhero Academy It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Girl Scout! Create an alternate persona and design your own superhero logo. Hone your superpowers by participating in activities like our team challenge course and poolside rock wall. Head out on two academy field trips: go up, up, and away at a Supergirl-style zipline flying lesson, and practice leaping tall buildings in a single bound at a trampoline park. Evildoers beware!
DATES: Sun., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 2, 2019
SESSIONS: COST: 8
Tier One: $590 Tier Two: $515 Tier Three: $465
(CIT1)
Want to work at camp someday? In this fun, hands-on camp, you’ll go in-depth to develop your leadership skills in preparation to become a camp counselor. Discover your own personal leadership style as you work to identify and build on the strengths that you already possess. Get ready to build connections, make memories, learn and laugh with your sister CITs, and lead the way for younger Girl Scouts! Receive your CIT pin at a fireside ceremony at the end of the twoweek program.
DATES: Sun., July 14 – Fri., July 26, 2019 One: $580 SESSIONS: COST: Tier Tier Two: $505 6-7
Tier Three: $455
GRADES COMPLETED
10-11
PLATFORM TENT
NUMBER OF DAYS
13
Counselor in Training 2* (CIT2)
Continue building your leadership skills as you move another step closer to working at camp! Explore your strengths and passions, define your personal ethics, and get to know other future role models. Turn your dreams into reality and spend a week working directly with younger girls in one of the following program areas: units, horseback riding, or nature combined with arts and crafts. Receive your CIT2 pin at a fireside ceremony at the end of this two-week program.
DATES: Sun., June 16 – Fri., June 28, 2019
SESSIONS: COST: 2-3
Tier One: $580 Tier Two: $505 Tier Three: $455
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TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES A whole new way to experience camp! Camp aides are behind-the-scenes volunteers who help camp staff create magical experiences for younger campers. Camp aides can volunteer for up to two weeks at a time. The volunteer period begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and finishes at 4 p.m. on Friday. There is no charge to be a camp aide, but you must complete the application process to be considered for the position. To be a camp aide, you must have completed 10th grade or our CIT1 program.
LEAD THE WAY Application:
Requirements:
To be selected into a CIT leadership camp or as a camp aide, you must fill out an online application, found at gsoh.org/camp
CIT1: Must have completed 9th grade
Registration:
Considerations:
CIT1 and CIT2 campers must be registered for their desired CIT program and have paid the $40 deposit before completing the teen leadership application. If you are not registered for the program before April 1, your application will not be considered. If you are not accepted, you will receive a full refund, including the paid deposit.
You may volunteer as a camp aide in the same summer as your CIT1 or CIT2 experience, however the camp aide period must occur after the CIT program. A separate application is not required if you are serving as a CIT and camp aide in the same summer.
Deadlines: Applications are due by April 1. CITs and camp aides will be contacted by April 15 for interviews, or to announce acceptance into the program. If space allows, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis after April 15. 36
Applying for Counselor in Training (CIT) or Camp Aide Positions
CIT2: Must have completed 10th grade, completion of CIT1 preferred Camp Aide: Must have completed 10th grade or CIT1.
Only one application per girl will be considered for each camp season. Please refrain from submitting applications for multiple positions within the same camp season. If you are not selected to serve this year, you are encouraged to reapply next year.
WANNA WORK AT CAMP? WE’RE HIRING! Junior Counselors
MINIMUM AGE
16
Ready to take your leadership to the next level? This paid position is the ultimate experience for high school students not yet old enough to become full-time staff members. As a junior counselor, you’ll work in one of the following areas each week: units, horseback riding, nature/outdoor skills, arts and crafts, health and safety, or kitchen. Stick to one area or sample multiple areas during your time at camp, depending on the needs of camp and your own interests. Junior counselors must attend a mandatory training period, June 3-12. You’ll work with the camp director to set your schedule, selecting which weeks you’d like to work. Junior counselors must commit to work a minimum of five weeks during the summer. Previous completion of CIT2 is strongly preferred. Girls cannot be both a CIT and staff member in the same summer.
Camp Staff
MINIMUM AGE
18
If you want to spend your summer laughing, singing, teaching, and being a mentor to the next generation of leaders, then we’ve got the job for you! Positions include: camp counselors, horseback riding instructors, arts and crafts specialists, naturalists, cooks, and more. Basic requirements for every position are that you enjoy working with children, are at ease in an outdoor environment, can be a constructive team member, and are a hard worker. Staff live at camp all summer, with time off on most weekends. Employment dates are June 2 – August 12.
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CARE PACKAGES Interested in sending your camper souvenirs while she’s away at camp? Pre-order your Camp Molly Lauman Care Packages by June 1. Order your care package when you register your girl online or submit the order form which can be found in the Summer Camp Success Guide and confirmation materials. All items will be packaged in a free drawstring bag and sent to camp, waiting for your camper when she arrives. (Multiple care packages and items will be combined into one drawstring bag, if ordered for the same week of camp.)
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HOW TO REGISTER Online registration starts at 9 a.m., Monday, February 4. • Visit gsoh.org and click on the CORA link at the top right of the homepage to register online using the Council Online Registration Access (CORA) service. • To register online using CORA, you must be current Girl Scout member and pay for program registrations with a credit or debit card. - or • Download and complete a registration form from gsoh.org or contact Council Headquarters to request a form. Fees and due dates: 1 $40 non-refundable deposit – due at the time of registration. ($100 to secure a spot in Adventure Treks.) 2 $45 bus fee – due at time of registration. 3 $30 membership fee (if not a current registered Girl Scout) – due at time of registration. 4 Care Package cost – due at time of order. 5 Remaining balance – due on June 1 (May 1 for Adventure Treks). Registration is subject to cancellation if balance is not received on time. 6 A late fee of $20 will be added to all balances paid after the June 1 payment deadline and late registrations submitted after June 1 (May 1 for Adventure Treks). 7 Complete all forms that you receive in your confirmation - due June 1.
BUS TRANSPORTATION Hop on a bus for a ride to camp that’s fun for girls and easy for parents/caregivers! Camp counselors supervise the bus ride, lead road trip games, and sing songs with the girls as they make their way to camp! Your camper can catch the bus in Sunbury or Columbus. Exact bus stop locations and times are included in the “Summer Camp Success Guide” which can be found at gsoh.org/camp. The bus fee is $45 for all bus stops. Preregistration is required. Bus fees are paid at the time of registration.
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FAQ My camper’s program is full; what should I do? If you call us, we can add you to a waitlist. Unfortunately, very few waitlisted campers make it onto the roster, so please consider signing up for a second choice if your first choice is full.
Is financial assistance available? Yes! Financial assistance and camperships are available for all programs in this guide, except Family Camp. Apply at gsoh.org/camp.
Is there a confirmation packet or packing list? Everything you need to know is included in the “Summer Camp Success Guide.” This guide can be found at gsoh.org/camp. You’ll find packing lists, forms that you will need to fill out, check-in and check-out times, and more valuable information about 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. Requests for more than one buddy will not be honored. Please request a buddy by name, not troop number.
My camper has special needs. Will she be successful at camp? Many girls find that camp is a place where they are not judged for their differences, but embraced for their unique skills and traits. Girls need to have a certain level of independence to come to camp. Our staff members do not have training to handle some cases, nor can we arrange for every accommodation. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Care.
When is final payment due? Payment for standard resident camps is due by June 1. Adventure Trek payments are due by May 1. A late fee of $20 will be added to any payments not received by June 1 (May 1 for Adventure Treks).
Can I register after June 1? Yes! If there is space in a program, you can register up until the week before a camp begins. A late registration fee of $20 is applied to all resident camp registrations received after June 1.
Cancellation Policy Resident camp cancellations made before June 1 (May 1 for Adventure Treks) will receive a full refund, less the required non-refundable deposit. Cancellations after June 1 (May 1 for Adventure Treks) must include a doctor’s note or other suitable documentation. Acceptable situations include: camper illness, family emergency, change in parent/ caregiver’s job status or job transfer, etc. If eligible for a refund, (less the required nonrefundable deposit), a written request with suitable documentation must be submitted to Council Headquarters within two weeks of the start of your chosen program. Refunds are processed within three weeks. No refunds will be given after August 31, 2019. If a camp session is cancelled by Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland due to low enrollment or other reasons, campers will be given a chance to transfer to a suitable open session or receive a full refund of amount paid, including the deposit.
CONTACT US
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MORE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 2-11 Troop Core Camp: Molly Lauman GRADES COMPLETED
COST PER PERSON
$45
DATES: Fri., July 19 – Sun., July 21, 2019
Come to camp with your whole troop! Troops need to provide adult supervision for their girls, but we provide the rest – program facilitators, song leaders, activity materials, meals, and a whole lot of fun! Try out slingshots or archery, crafts, swimming, scavenger hunts, nature exploration, creeking, or even horseback riding (sign up separately).
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m.
Meals, activities, and lodging in a platform tent included (limited lodging upgrades available).
Troop Core Camp:
Trail Ride $10 Horseback Register for a 45-minute ride 2-11 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. Add-on COST PER PERSON
GRADE COMPLETED
Program Notes: Riders must wear long pants and sturdy boots. Weight restriction of 250 lbs. applies.
ALL AGES Family Camp
COST PER PERSON
GRADES COMPLETED
$45
CHILDREN UNDER FOUR
$25
DATES: Fri., June 21 –
Bring your whole family to camp for an adventure! From grandma to your Sun., June 23, 2019 little cousin – there’s room for everyone at Camp Molly Lauman! Try axe Fri., July 5 – throwing*, nature crafts, and creek-stomping, and then wrap up at night Sun., July 7, 2019 time for a campfire and songs! The family fun doesn’t stop during this TIME: weekend and it's a perfect introduction for first-time campers! Meals, activities, and lodging in a platform tent included (limited lodging upgrades available).
Family Camp:
6:30 p.m. – 10 a.m.
*age restrictions apply
Trail Ride $10 Horseback Register for a 45-minute ride 2-Adult 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. Add-on GRADE COMPLETED
COST PER PERSON
Program Notes: Riders must wear long pants and sturdy boots. Weight restriction of 250 lbs. applies.
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Program Notes: Boats are strictly 3 people per boat. Any boat that includes 2nd or 3rd graders must include an adult.
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DAY CAMP 2019 Adventures await at day camps across the council. A day camp experience can be the highlight of your summer as you explore the outdoors through new experiences and old camp favorites. At each camp, you will build your day camp experience as you discover the places you can go! You might navigate through the world of travel, venture into career opportunities, delve into science and inventions, or leave no stone unturned as you enhance your outdoor skills. Grades K-5 Get your feet into shoes, grab your backpack, and join others to get a glimpse of the places you can go in your life.
Grades 6-12 Reveal your talents and strengths as you share them with younger girls. Build on your own skills to enhance your opportunities and make the road to your future an ever-winding path.
Look for the day camp guide to arrive at your house in late February.
Adults Spend a week of your summer helping girls explore the places they can go as you guide them in the outdoors. Training is provided, and you’ll get one free camp session for a Girl Scout relative. All camps are volunteer run so the number of campers is directly related to the number of adult volunteers. Volunteer to give more girls a chance to have a positive outdoor experience.
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REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. 1700 Watermark Drive Columbus, OH 43215-1097 614-487-8101 gsoh.org
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID COLUMBUS, OH PERMIT NO. 3536