GSWPA Camp S'more Summer 2013 Magazine

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Brownie Badge Bonanza

Do you love earning badges? If so, then this fast-paced program is for you! We’ll start our badge bonanza by learning all about First Aid and what to pack to go on a hike. We’ll make good choices for our snacks and dance the night away with our new friends at Camp Yough. Girls will earn and receive their First Aid, Hiker, Making Friends, Dancer and Snacks badges. Girls Grades: 2-3 Date: July 2-3, Tues.-Wed. (1 night) Cost: $55 per girl Minimum Capacity: 12

Just the Two of Us - Brownie Mom & Me

Get away from it all and bring your mom (or significant female adult) to Camp Yough! During this session, we’ll sing songs and experiment with gourmet outdoor cooking recipes. During arts and crafts, make a mom and me craft to remember your special time together. Girls will earn and receive their Making Friends and Snacks badges. Girls Grades: 2-3 Date: July 5-7, Fri.-Sun. (2 nights) Cost: $75 per person Minimum Capacity: 24

Daisy Days

Bring a friend and be ready to make new ones at this program great for first-time campers. We’ll enjoy all that Camp Yough has to offer while making memories that will last a lifetime. Hike on the trails, explore the creek bed and take home a unique camp arts and crafts project. Girls Grades: K-1 Date: July 7-9, Sun.-Tues. (2 nights) Cost: $110 per girl Minimum Capacity: 8

Space is the Place

We’ll learn all about the stars, planets and galaxies that exist beyond our Solar System in this fun-filled camp. Learn the basics of constellation identification as we make our own planispheres. Weather permitting, we’ll stay up late to check out the Big Dipper through a telescope! We’ll also hear stories around the campfire that were passed down through generations of Native Americans, telling how the constellations get their names. Girls will earn their Home Scientist and Making Friends badges. Girls Grades: 2-3 Date: July 11-12, Thurs.-Fri. (1 night) Cost: $55 per girl Minimum Capacity: 12

Fireflies and Fairytales

Swim and Saddle Sampler

Bring a friend as we take this opportunity to travel from Camp Yough to Camp Redwing! You’ll take a staff-led horse ride and swim in the pool. Explore the Connoquenessing Creek and enjoy the flutter of butterflies near Camp Redwing’s nature center. If you love your visit, check out the Sea Horses camp for Girl Scout Juniors next summer! Girls will earn and receive their Making Friends badge. Girls Grades: 2-3 Date: July 14-16, Sun.-Tues. (2 nights) Cost: $125 per girl Minimum Capacity: 12

Slumber Party - Daisy and Brownie Mom & Me Bring your favorite pajamas as we cozy into a fun-filled slumber party adventure at Camp Yough! We’ll play games and sing songs as we explore the trails that overlook the Youghiogheny River and the creek bed that leads to it. You and your mom (or significant female adult) will also get to decorate your own pillowcases to commemorate the fun you have together. Girls Grades: K-3 Date: July 18-19, Thurs.-Fri. (1 night) Cost: $40 per person Minimum Capacity: 24

Rainforest Adventures

Discover rainforests through the eyes of birds with help from the National Aviary. Home to nearly half of the world’s plant and animal species, campers will examine how rainforests support ecological balance as well as global economies, and why it is important for us to conserve this valuable natural resource. Get up close with several live birds representing the rainforest community and help turn our dining hall into our very own rainforest café. Girls Grades: 2-3 Date: July 19-21, Fri.-Sun. (2 nights) Cost: $110 per girl Minimum Capacity: 12

Petal Power!

Enjoy all that Camp Yough has to offer at this fun-filled camp for Girl Scout Daisies. Show your creative side while celebrating the power of girls and earn your petals at the same time! Create your own art gallery and show it off to your parents before pick-up on Tuesday! Girls will earn and receive their Sunny, Darla and Gloria petals. Girls Grades: K-1 Date: July 21-23, Sun.-Tues. (2 nights) Cost: $110 per girl Minimum Capacity: 8

Enter the land of make believe at Camp Yough for this magically-inspired program. We’ll catch fireflies in mason jars, make s’mores and tell stories around the campfire. We’ll build our own fairy houses and even visit the Fairy Queen of Camp Yough! Girls Grades: 2-3 Date: July 12-14, Fri.-Sun. (2 nights) Camp menus are full of kid-friendly Cost: $110 per girl options like fruit, pancakes, Minimum Capacity: 8

hamburgers, spaghetti and more! Contact the Camp Director if your child has any special dietary needs.


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