Camp Catron

Camp Catron is home to Sky Camp, the spacious Kimmel Lodge, a sparkling swimming pool, Walnut Creek, a cool craft and nature center, and Eugene’s Adventure Course set high in the treetops! Immerse yourself in adventure and Mother Nature—all it needs is YOU! This Girl Scout camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for camp operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards.

Explore Camp Catron

Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, May 6, 2023 Experience the magic of Camp Catron during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games, and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too. This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Camp Catron, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Sign up for a Eugene’s Adventure Course session to extend your fun! Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 22, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal

Zombie Apocalypse Resident Camp

Grades 5-8

J*C

Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Are you ready for a Zombie Apocalypse? Use your braaaains to have some lighthearted fun as you learn how to protect yourself from unseen forces, survive in the wilderness, and work as a team to fend off threats. You’ll also enjoy swimming, archery, and the Eugene’s Adventure Course. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above. Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 5 p.m. Tuesday Register by: Sunday, May 21, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $155, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt Insects: The Weird and Wonderful! Resident Camp

Grades 4-10

JCS

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 – Friday, June 23, 2023 Developed in partnership with UNL, Kimmel Orchard and the NDA, this program explores the amazing world of insects. Examine how these critters impact our lives through fun and engaging activities. Tour Kimmel Orchard, go for a hayrack ride, and enjoy orchard delicacies and honey tasting. Catch and examine bugs and try your hand at beekeeping—who knew insects could be so fascinating? Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Tuesday – 5 p.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, June 4, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $175, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Save the Date!

PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 16 All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in any area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!

Tuesday, June 20, 2023; Sunday, June 25, 2023 Challenge yourself and encourage your friends to reach new heights on the amazing Eugene’s Adventure Course nestled high among the treetops. Challenge-seekers will enjoy forest views while they face their fears, sharpen their focus, grow their confidence, and strengthen their friendships. Elements include rope bridges, swinging logs, angled pipes, island hops, painter’s planks, a catwalk, and more. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above. TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Register by: Sunday, June 4, 2023 SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Register by: Sunday, June 11, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $25, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt

Resident Camp – in the Upside Down!

Grades 4-12

JCSA

Sunday, June 25, 2023 – Thursday, June 29, 2023 Journey into the upside down for a totally tubular week of camp! Play Stranger Things trivia, sharpen your Morse Code skills to communicate with friends inside the upside down, and make a themedSWAPS and a Demogorgon craft. Navigate Eugene’s Adventure Course, swim, hike, and hit the mark at the archery range—and we’ll be sure to have waffles for breakfast! Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 5 p.m. Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 11, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $200, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt Grades 4-12

JCSA

Sunday, July 9, 2023 – Thursday, July 13, 2023 Join us for a magical week as you leave the Muggle world and journey to the wizarding world. After you are sorted into houses, you can make your own wand, join potions class, and learn how to care for magical creatures! Play a game of Quidditch followed by Harry Potter Trivia and a feast in the Great Hall! Swimming, archery, and Eugene’s Adventure Course are included, too. Mischief managed! Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 5 p.m. Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 18, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $245, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Renaissance Revel Resident Camp

Grades 4-12

JCSA

Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Thursday, July 20, 2023 Hear ye, hear ye, calling all Girl Scouts! Would you like to be transported back into a world of knights, ladies, and medieval times this summer? Learn about jousting, and medieval lore. Make a flower crown, then try your hand at weaving, and leather crafting. Make the court proud as you learn juggling and hit the mark at the archery range, go for a swim, try out Eugene’s Adventure Course, and more! Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 5 p.m. Thursday Register by: Sunday, July 2, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $200, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Ride the Bus to Camp

Round trip bus transport from Omaha and Lincoln will be available for girls attending Catron resident camps during summer 2023. Learn more at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

Grades 4-12

JCSA

Sunday, July 23, 2023 – Friday, July 28, 2023 What would happen if your favorite video games came to life? Learn what Minecraft items look like in the real world, show your moves with Fortnite dances, and make your own Among Us character. Play water level games in the pool, help make a Fruit Ninja-style salad snack, and create a potion right out of Terraria. After you finish your Legend of Zelda treasure hunt, take the warp pipe to Eugene’s Adventure Course and channel your inner Mario to conquer the rope bridges and swinging logs. Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 5 p.m. Thursday Register by: Sunday, July 9, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $200, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Don’t forget about these other AMAZING Camp Catron programs already open for registration in your 2022-23 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

PROGRAM NAME DATE(S) REG. BY GRADES

Butterflies, Bees, and Blooms – Camp Catron April 22 April 8 4-10

Explore Camp Catron: Eugene's Adventure Course (Morning Session) May 6 April 22 4-12, F

Explore Camp Catron: Eugene's Adventure Course (Afternoon Session) May 6 April 22 4-12, F

Countdown to Camp Boxes

Order the January, February, and/or March boxes and have camp fun delivered right to your door! Girls who sign up for all three at once will receive a water bottle and a $25 Spirit of Nebraska Program Credit. Visit the Program Calendar on our website or see page 31 for more details.