SUMMER
CAMP’21 CSA Guide For girls currently in grades 5-11
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welcome to summer camp! We are so excited to gather around the campfire again this summer! We are making changes to keep you safe while you go on great adventures with friends old and new. See your confidence soar as you paddle a canoe, try the high challenge course, or hit your target at the archery range. Whether you attend day camp, troop adventure camp, resident camp, or try out one (or more!) of our new at-home camp activities, you are sure to learn something new and find something to explore. Our counselors can’t wait to show you all the fun options they have for you to choose from—register early to save your spot! *Find 2021 safety precautions and guidelines, plus all the awesome details about our camps at CAMP.GSWO.ORG.
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CAMP BUTTERWORTH | MAINEVILLE, OH Overlooking the Little Miami River, lowland ravines with wide open meadows mingle with forested hillsides and winding trails, perfect for creek stomping and staying cool.
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CAMP WHIP POOR WILL | MORROW, OH Escape to an island-like retreat surrounded by endless woods, flowing creeks, a small lake, and plenty of hiking trails for the newest novice to the most experienced outdoor enthusiasts.
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CAMP STONYBROOK | WAYNESVILLE, OH Winding trails, a creek begging to be stomped in, and the best swinging bridge ever await eager explorers answering adventure’s call.
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CAMP WOODHAVEN | LIMA, OH Relax and soak in nature without ever leaving the city at this urban oasis nestled snug in the woods.
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CAMP LIBBEY | DEFIANCE, OH Forests, ravines and winding trails lead you to enchanted hideaways nestled along the strikingly beautiful banks of the Maumee River.
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460 W. Dussel Drive, Suite A, Maumee, OH We’re proud that all of our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet or exceed ACA standards.
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CURIOUS WHAT CAMP’S LIKE? Get a taste of camp before you come for a scheduled camp session. You and your family can take a tour, poke your head in a tent, try a camp activity, and get a chance to ask the camp director questions.
1870 West Robb, Avenue, Lima, OH
DAYTON
450 Shoup Mill Road, Dayton, OH
CINCINNATI
4930 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, OH
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Libbey
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Woodhaven Jun. 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Stonybrook Jun. 6, 2-4 p.m.
Whip Poor Will Jun. 6, 2-4 p.m.
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Butterworth May 31, 2-4 p.m.
DAY CAMP Experience all the fun of camp during the day, and return home each evening. Having too much fun and don’t want to leave? Stay for the optional overnight offered each week. CAMP BUTTERWORTH (MAINEVILLE, OH) Trail Adventures
Jun. 14 - Jun. 18
$145
Escape Room
Jun. 21 - Jun.25
$145
The Great Butterworth Cook Off!
Jun. 28 - Jul. 02
$145
Ninja Warrior
Jul. 05 - Jul. 09
$145
Water Wonders
Jul. 12 - Jul. 16
$145
Tri-Wizard Cup
Jul. 19 - Jul. 23
$145
Art Bonanza
Jul. 26 - Jul. 30
$145
The Game of Camp
Aug. 02 - Aug. 06
$145
Program Aid Training
Each Week
$40
Butterworth Program Assistant
Each Week
$40
*LIA award required
*for girls that have (PA, LIT, CIT, CIT2)
Camper Overnight
Thursday Night of every Session
$25
CAMP WOODHAVEN (LIMA, OH) Escape Room
Aug. 02 - Aug. 06
$100
Program Aide
Aug. 02 - Aug. 06
$40
Camper Overnight
Aug. 05
$25
THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE At Resident Camp and Troop Adventure Camp, most meals are served family-style in a dining hall. You’ll also get to plan for and prepare a meal over the campfire. Meals are kid-friendly and healthy. We can accommodate most common food allergies and dietary restrictions. Most campers stay in tents, so unless the program description online says otherwise, plan on being in a tent. Visit CAMP.GSWO.ORG for more information. *Day campers bring their own packed lunches each day.
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TROOP ADVENTURE CAMP Does your troop love camping? Work together to design a custom camp adventure. You’ll attend with your troop leaders and favorite adults, who attend for free as needed for ratio.* Check out program session options and download your TAC registration form at CAMP.GSWO.ORG/TAC. A $10 deposit per girl is required.
CAMP STONYBROOK (WAYNESVILLE, OH) TAC Session 1
Jun. 13 - Jun. 16
$125 per girl
TAC Session 2
Jun. 16 - Jun. 18
$105 per girl
TAC Session 3
Jun. 20 - Jun. 23
$125 per girl
TAC Session 4
Jun. 23 - Jun. 25
$105 per girl
TAC Session 5
Jun. 27 - Jun. 30
$125 per girl
TAC Session 6
Jun. 30 - Jul. 02
$105 per girl
TAC Session 7
Jul. 07 - Jul. 09
$105 per girl
TAC Session 8
Jul. 12 - Jul. 14
$105 per girl
TAC Session 9
Jul. 14 - Jul. 16
$105 per girl
TAC Session 10
Jul. 18 - Jul. 21
$125 per girl
TAC Session 11
Jul. 21 - Jul. 23
$105 per girl
TAC Session 12
Jul. 26 - Jul. 28
$105 per girl
TAC Session 13
Jul. 28 - Jul. 30
$105 per girl
TAC Session 14
Aug. 01 - Aug. 04
$125 per girl
TAC Session 15
Aug. 04 - Aug. 06
$105 per girl
CAMP LIBBEY (DEFIANCE, OH) TAC Session 1
Aug. 02 - Aug. 04
$105 per girl
TAC Session 2
Aug. 04 - Aug. 06
$105 per girl
*At least 2 adults per group required. Groups must follow ratio as outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Camp staff run programs.
RESIDENT CAMP Ready for the ultimate outdoor adventure? Spend multiple days and nights experiencing EVERYTHING camp has to offer.
CAMP WHIP POOR WILL (MORROW, OH) Adventure Bound
Jun. 13 - Jun. 18
$325
Jun. 13 - Jun. 18
$325
Jun. 20 - Jun. 25
$325
Jun. 20 - Jun. 25
$340
Outdoor Artist
Jun. 27 - Jul. 02
$330
Lights, Camera, Action!
Jun. 27 - Jul. 02
$330
Random Fandom
Jul. 07 - Jul. 09
$180
Away We Go
Jul. 07 - Jul. 09
$180
Design Lab
Jul. 11 - Jul. 16
$335
Paranormal Investigations
Jul. 11 - Jul. 16
$400
Kickin’ It Camp Style
Voyagers To the Rescue!
CAMP LIBBEY (DEFIANCE, OH) Wilderness G.I.R.L.s
Jul. 18 - Jul. 23
$325
Lifeguard-in-Training
Jul. 18 - Jul. 23
$365
Culinary Explorers
Jul. 25 - Jul. 30
$335
Outdoor Chef
Jul. 25 - Jul. 30
$335
ADVENTURE WHERE YOU ARE This summer, you can choose to have camp delivered right to your doorstep! Our 2021 subscription series includes eight outdoor-themed boxes with activities you can do at home on your own or with your family, plus options for video instruction from our enthusiastic and experienced counselors. See all the options at CAMP.GSWO.ORG.
EACH WEEK YOU GET: • A themed package and activity guide • Three optional Zoom sessions with other girls and camp counselors
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Each fun-filled box is just $40 (includes shipping!) and can be ordered individually, or in a series.
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JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Build your leadership skills at camp by interning as a Junior Instructor at Camp Stonybrook’s Troop Adventure Camp. Junior instructors run many of the programs at TAC such as hikes, arts and crafts projects, and more! This is a competitive program based on applications, references, and interviews. Not all applicants may be selected. JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Be a registered Girl Scout currently in grades 9 - 11. • Apply online at CAMP.GSWO.ORG/JI by March 31, 2021. • Attend a video call interview.
• Be selected for the position. • Attend training overnight at Camp Stonybrook from June 7 - 10, 2021. • Agree to work at least two weeks during the summer.
BENEFITS 1st year Junior Instructor: • $25 stipend each week after precamp training
3rd year Junior Instructor: • $100 stipend each week after precamp training
2nd year Junior Instructor: • $50 stipend each week after precamp training
JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM Expand your JI experience and help out at the pool after completing American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Must meet JI requirements, be at least 16, and a strong swimmer. See CAMP.GSWO.ORG/JI for a dditional information. Training will be June 3 - 6 at Camp Stonybrook.
LIFEGUARD BENEFITS benefits Lifeguard You’ll get all the benefits of a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year Junior Instructor, plus, if you take your Lifeguard training with us, we’ll cover the cost of the certification!
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING & JUNIOR COUNSELOR PROGRAM If you are interested in a future job as a camp counselor or just want to expand your leadership skills, join us for our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) and Junior Counselor programs! These progression-based programs will prepare you to be role models for young Girl Scouts and help you build skills useful both on and off camp. During most CIT and Junior Counselor programs, girls go home on weekends between weeks. COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING 1: IN GRADES 9 - 11, $180 CIT 1’s attend two weeks of camp and earn their CIT 1 pin. CIT 1’s spend their time in training sessions building leadership skills, shadow unit counselors, and plan activities for younger campers. Camp Whip Poor Will
Jun. 20 - Jul. 02
(CIT 1’s go home the weekend of June 26)
Camp Libbey
Jul. 18 - Jul. 30
(CIT 1’s go home the weekend of July 24)
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING 2: IN GRADES 10 - 11, $200 CIT 2’s attend three weeks of camp and earn their CIT 2 pin. CIT 2’s take on a bigger role by being assigned to a specific younger girl program for a week. They also attend more advanced training sessions, have the opportunity to shadow program specialists, and develop the All Camp Game for their final week. Camp Whip Poor Will
Jun. 13 - Jul. 02
(CIT 2’s go home the weekends of June 19 and June 26)
Camp Libbey
Jul. 18 - Aug. 06
(CIT 2’s go home the weekends of July 24 and July 31)
JUNIOR COUNSELOR TRAINING: JUN. 05 - JUN. 07 Girls who have completed both CIT 1 & CIT 2 and are currently in grade 11 can apply for a Junior Counselor Internship. Approved Junior Counselors will attend a 3-day training during Pre-Camp with the Camp Staff and choose the weeks they would like to intern. Junior Counselors must complete a minimum of 1 week at Camp Whip Poor Will and 1 week at Camp Libbey.
Eligibility Requirements: 1.
Be a registered Girl Scout for the 2020-2021 school year
2. Register for the Junior Counselor session in MyGS
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Complete Junior Councelor application online at: CAMP.GSWO.ORG/JUNIORCOUNSELOR
4. Interview with the camp director 5. Attend training June 5 – June 7, 2021
CAMP FILLS QUICKLY, REGISTER TODAY! REGISTERING IS EASY! HERE’S HOW: ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6 A.M.: Registration form available at • Resident Camps: Jan. 27, 2021 CAMP.GSWO.ORG • Day Camps & Special Events: TAC Registration: Download and Feb. 10, 2021 complete paper TAC registration • Troop Adventure Camp: forms at CAMP.GSWO.ORG/TAC Feb. 24, 2021 and fax, mail, or walk the form in • Adventure Where You Are Boxes: to any regional council office. A $10 Mar. 10, 2021 deposit per girl is required. 1. VISIT CAMP.GSWO.ORG to look at all camp descriptions.
4. LOG INTO MYGS to complete the registration.
2. CHOOSE THE PROGRAM(S) AND DATE(S) your camper would like to attend.
5. CONFIRMATIONS ARE LOCATED IN MYGS for your convenience.
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3. CLICK REGISTER NOW under the program your camper would like to attend.
PAYMENT IS EASY! HERE’S WHAT AND WHEN YOU NEED TO PAY: • NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $50 for resident and/or day camp ($10 for TAC) per camp/per camper, or payment in full if less than $50 - due at time of registration. • $25 MEMBERSHIP FEE: (if not a current Girl Scout) - due at time of registration. • REMAINING BALANCE: Due by May 15 or your registration is subject to cancellation.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS Cancel, in writing, 30 days prior to session date and receive a refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit. If you cancel closer to the session date, include a doctor’s note or other suitable documentation. Acceptable situations include camper’s illness, family emergency, move from service area before camp begins, etc. If eligible for a refund, submit written request for the balance of the fee within two weeks of the end of the camp program. Other refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis prior to camp, if notification is given on or before the cancellation date. Deposits are nonrefundable unless the desired program opportunity is full or has been canceled.
BRING A BUDDY! Have a special friend you want to share the camp experience with? You can BOTH request each other when you register for the same camp program. Requests are limited to ONE buddy. If you have more than one friend coming to camp with you, don’t worry. You can still hang out with all your friends, old and new, during most of the daytime activities.
2021 SAFETY PROTOCOLS At Girl Scouts, the health and safety of our members are our number one priority. Girls today are dealing with so much, and summer camp provides them with critical experiences—like camaraderie and friendships—that make them feel less alone. Girl Scouts truly treasure camp! In order to provide the safest camp experience possible, we will be making adaptations around capacity, registration, lodging, meals, activity schedules, and more. We will communicate more specific guidelines for parents and caregivers as we get closer to camp. We will evaluate conditions at the beginning of April and May, and we reserve the right to make any changes needed for the safety of girls, volunteers, and staff. Stay tuned to gswo.org/safety, your email, and CampDocs for more details as summer approaches!
CAMP STAFF Our talented and experienced camp staff are carefully screened and intensely trained to keep you safe and to create a positive, harmonious, and supportive camp environment. Many camp staff are aspiring teachers, outdoor educators, and former campers. They come from all over Ohio and the United States to work with you.
EVERY GIRL DESERVES A CHANCE TO CAMP! Camperships are available to ensure girls needing financial assistance can participate. You can request financial assistance when you register online.
WORK AT CAMP Joining the GSWO Summer Camp staff is a great opportunity to build your resume and make you stand out to future employers. Our camp staff build skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, preparing them for roles in youth development and many other fields. Staff members strengthen their own leadership skills while helping our campers become strong leaders through camper supervision, decision making, and behavior management. Camp staff also have the opportunity to the gain specialized training that can be used on and off camp, like First Aid/CPR & Lifeguarding.
APPLICATION PROCESS Visit camp.gswo.org/campstaff to learn more and apply.
Troop Adventure Camp
MAR. 10
Adventure Where You Are Boxes
Resident Camp
FEB. 10
Day Camp & Special Events
Plan your adventure today!
FEB. 24
JAN. 27
ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6 A.M.
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4930 Cornell Road Cincinnati, OH 45242
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