10 / camp issue 2013
Bus Locations:
Open House Saturday, June 15, 2013 1-3 p.m.
Camp Conshatawba Camp Conshatawba, located in Summerhill, Cambria County, sits on 300+ acres and is an excellent place for campers of all ages to find who they are and who they want to be. While each program has a focused theme, girls can choose to participate in traditional Conshatawba camp activities that give them a well-rounded experience. Activities include: a climbing tower and zip line, a low ropes course, archery, arts and crafts, swimming, creek hiking, fire building and outdoor cooking, nature programming and campfires with songs, skits and s’mores! For specific camp questions, e-mail conshatawba@gswpa.org.
Adventure Day
Enjoy a day at camp doing some of camp’s coolest things: the climbing tower, zip line, swimming and cooking over the fire! Challenge yourself on our four-sided climbing tower and enjoy the breeze as you zip down our 40 foot zip line. Enjoy a campfire lunch and then cool off at the pool! Girls Grades: 4-10 Date: Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $35 per girl Minimum Capacity: 15
Summer Chillin’
Bring some of your “besties” to camp with you and plan to make some new best friends in this laid-back session of camp. Stay in a lodge and pamper yourself with manicures, pedicures, facial masks, fruity frozen drinks and poolside lounging. Make a T-shirt pillow with our sewing craft expert and enjoy a girl’s night with a movie and homemade kettle-cooked popcorn! Girls Grades: 6-8 Dates: June 23-27, Sun.-Thurs. (4 nights) Cost: $220 per girl Minimum Capacity: 8
Camp Sampler
Kick off your summer by coming out to camp to explore all there is to do! Spend your first night at camp enjoying a campfire with songs, skits and s’mores, and wake up refreshed to start your activities the next morning. Sample arts and crafts, sports, creek hiking, swimming, the climbing tower and so much more! Girls Grades: 2-5 Dates: June 23-26, Sun.-Wed. (3 nights) Cost: $165 per girl Minimum Capacity: 8
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Minimum Capacity: 20 per bus Cost: $50 round-trip; $35 one-way My First Mom and Me
Bring your mom (or significant female adult) to camp with you for a weekend of memories that will last a lifetime. This session is perfect for new campers and is a sampler of all the great things at camp! Stay in a lodge or cabin and enjoy campfires with skits, songs and s’mores. Spend time together making crafts, exploring camp, testing out the climbing tower, playing field games and hanging out by the pool. Grade exceptions can be made for families with girls at different age levels. Girls Grades: K-4 Dates: June 27-29, Thurs.-Sat. (2 nights) Cost: $75 per person Minimum Capacity: 30
Family Rafting Stay Over Weekend
Signed up for the Lower Yough or Middle Yough Family Rafting Trip sessions and want to spend an extra night at camp? Join us for the Stay Over Weekend! Check in Friday evening at Conshatawba and meet the staff, enjoy an evening activity and have a snack before hitting the sack to rest up for your big rafting trip. Enjoy a warm, hearty breakfast Saturday morning before meeting the rest of the crew and heading out to Ohiopyle State Park. Bring your own family tent to pitch or stay in one of our platform tents or cabins. Girls Grades: 2-12 and their families Dates: June 28-29, Fri.-Sat. (1 night) Cost: $30 per person Minimum Capacity: no minimum
Lower Yough Family Rafting Trip
Join us for one of our most beloved Laurel Highlands activities – white water rafting! Check in Saturday morning at Camp Conshatawba and jump on the bus to Ohiopyle State Park. The Lower Youghiogheny River is 7.5 miles of Class III-IV whitewater rapids. It is considered a drop and pool river; the rapids are separated by calm, deep pools, allowing you to catch your breath and enjoy the scenery. No prior experience is needed for this session, but the minimum age requirement is 12 years. After a challenging day on the river, return to Camp Conshatawba for a hearty dinner, as well as a campfire and evening activities. Bring your own family tent to pitch or stay in one of our platform tents or cabins. Cost includes transportation, Lower Yough rafting fee and all meals. (Please note: The Lower Yough and Middle Yough have different pricing.) Girls Grades: 7-12 and their families Dates: June 29-30, Sat.-Sun. (1 night) Cost: $180 per person Minimum Capacity: 20