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2020 Summer Camp Brochure
Confidence Independence Sisterhood Dear Camper, Summer Camp is an experience like no other! When a girl embraces the camp life, she meets new friends, takes on new adventures and makes memories that will last a lifetime. GSHH camps provide you with unlimited opportunities to experience nature and the outdoors within an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-planned environment. When outside pressure disappears, your creativity and individuality will flourish! At camp, self-expression is welcomed, self-care is practiced, and your self-esteem will be boosted. Our counselors and staff will respect and challenge you as you spend time with girls with similar interests. In the natural outdoor setting, you will gain confidence and independence. These traits will build to a better understanding of yourself and your leadership skills. The “sisterhood� and comradery that your camp family will provide is so unique, and truly lasts a lifetime. Whether you are a seasoned camper or looking to experience your first year at camp, please know that everyone is accepted, everyone is encouraged, and everyone is fully embraced for their uniqueness! We are so excited to offer you a one of a kind camp experience. I am looking forward to seeing you this summer! Marie Reger, aka Heels CEO, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.
Table of Contents 3: Spanish Translation 4: Registration & Financial Assistance Info 5: Discount Information 6: Sessions Grid 7: Camp Information 8: Meet The Camp Directors 9: Counselor/ACA Information 10-14: General Camp Info 15-16: Camp Quizzes 17: Retail Page 18-23: CAB Session Descriptions 24-31: Rock Hill Session Descriptions
We offer multiple discounts. See discount page for more info!
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¡Este verano, traela a un lugar segúro, enriquecedor y más importante, lleno de diversion! En nuestros campamentos, creemos que las niñas no deben de tener que elegir entre actividades de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería o matemáticas (STEM); y la moda, tiro con arco, pescando o en artesanías. Sabemos que las niñas tienen una gran variedad de intereses, y en Girl Scouts, ellas pueden probar un poco de todo.
5 razones principales para elegir Campamento de Girl Scouts 1. El sentimiento de familia! No hay nada mejor que el sentimiento de comunidad cuando un grupo de individuos positivos y amable se juntan para divertirse. Campamento de Girl Scouts fomenta relaciones sanas y crea amistades que dura toda la vida. 2. ¡Seguridad, seguridad, seguridad! ¿Sabías que las normas de seguridad de Girl Scouts son más estrictas que el Departamento de salud? En el campamento de Girl Scouts, tenemos ratios de adultos a niñas mas altas , personal bien entrenado y políticas de seguridad mas estrictas asegurando que no importa la cantidad de diversión que ella tiene, va a ser de la manera más segura posible. Las tres de nuestros campamentos están acreditado por el American Camp Association (ACA). 3. Guiado por niñas. ¡Elegido por niñas! Queremos que las niñas tengan una voz. Y eso incluye ayudar de decidir las actividades de la semana. En el campamento de Girl Scouts, campistas ayudan a hacer decisiones que afectan al grupo y tienen la oportunidad de planear la semana, así es todo acerca de ellas, y haciendo lo que hace a ellas más feliz. 4. ¡Foco al aire libre! Es tan fácil quedarse atrapados en el ajetreo de la vida cotidiana, las niñas necesitan una oportunidad para conectar con la naturaleza - mira las estrellas, contar cuentos alrededor de la fogata, caminar por los arroyos para ver lo que vive alli, corer por campos abiertos. Ser al aire libre para explorar es una parte por excelencia de la infancia. 5. ¡Modelos positivos! Cuando pedimos a los campistas y los padres compartir sus aspectos favoritos del Campamento de Girl Scouts, nuestros empleados siempre hace la lista. Nuestros monitors no sólo hacen el campamento divertido y estimulantes, sino inspiran a la próxima generación de niñas.
Para más información del progama de campamento y hablar con alguien en español: Llame a Carolina Mena 914.747.3080 X 747 3
Registration and Financial Assistance Info Registration is Easy Registration opens on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 8:00 am. 1. To register, go to www.girlscoutshh.org and click on the Programs and Events tab 2. Using the Menu on the left side, select Calendar 3. Using the arrow keys, scroll to the month of the Summer Camp Session you want to register for 4. Click on the session name, which will take you to a page with additional information 5. Click on the Register Now button in the middle of the page 6. You will be prompted to sign in using your email address 7. Follow the prompts to complete the registration All registrations require a non-refundable $75 deposit.
Payments A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your girl’s session. Full payment for all camp programs are due by Thursday, May 14, 2020. If the balance of camp tuition is not received by May 14, your reservation may be canceled. Payment may be made by money order, check, or credit card. Dough-Si-Dough may be applied toward any of your camp registration fees, excluding the $75 non-refundable deposit. To use Dough-Si-Dough as payment, please contact Customer Care at 1-855-232-GSHH (4744).
Camperships Camperships are available to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson (GSHH) members who would like to attend a GSHH summer camp but cannot afford the cost. Using one form per girl, please complete the campership application. The Campership form must be accompanied by a $75 deposit per session. Applicants submitting a financial assistance application will be reimbursed their deposit if they are not awarded a Campership. The deadline to apply for a Campership is Thursday, March 19, 2020. To apply, visit www.girlscoutshh.org/forms and click on the Campership Applications.
The best camps are ACA accredited, just like GSHH camps! American Camp Association accreditation shows a commitment to high quality programs, safety standards, and best business practices. To learn more about ACA, visit acacamps.org. 4
Discount Information GSHH Discounts These discounts apply to Resident and Day Camp programs for registered Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson members only. Please note, discounts cannot be combined. All campers who request a discount must be paid in full by Thursday, May 14, 2020 with the exception of the Early Bird Discount (which is awarded for paying in full by Thursday, February 27, 2020.) It is at the discretion of the family to choose which discount they would like to apply when registering their girl for camp. Please indicate which discount you have chosen on each camp registration form.
Early Bird Discount Available for registered Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson members only. To receive the Early Bird Discount of 10 percent (not to exceed $100 per session), and the Camp Early Bird patch, registration forms must be received with full payment online or at a Girl Scout office by Thursday, February 27, 2020. The following sessions are not eligible for Early Bird Discount: Super STARs, C.I.T. I, and C.I.T. II.
Rock Hill Resident Camp Multi Week Discount Campers registering for 6 weeks of camp will receive a $630 credit towards the 6th week. Available for registered Girl Scouts Heart of the HUdson members only. Does not apply to Super STARs, C.I.T. I, or C.I.T. II.
Camp Addisone Boyce Multi Week Discount Campers registering for 6 weeks of day camp will receive a $350 credit towards the 6th week. Available for registered Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson members only. Does not apply to Super STARs, C.I.T. I, or C.I.T.II.
Siblings Discount $50 discount per session for 2nd sibling attending camp. $75 discount per session for 3 or more siblings attending camp.
C.I.T. Discount Campers registering for 6 weeks of the C.I.T. program at either Rock Hill Resident Camp or Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp will receive a $100 credit towards the 6th week along with a limited edition C.I.T. t-shirt. Available for registered Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson members only. Cannot be combined with Early Bird Discount or Multi Week Discount.
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2020 Sessions Camp Addisone Boyce 2020 Sessions Rock Hill Resident Camp 2020 Sessions 1 Week / Brownie NEATure Crafty Creations World Of Water Inventors Gimme S’more Flex, Stretch, Breathe
Date 07/06-07/10 07/13-07/17 07/20-07/24 07/27-07/31 08/03-08/07 08/10-08/14
Price $355.00 $355.00 $355.00 $355.00 $355.00 $355.00
1 Week / Brownie / Cabin Island Paradise Clownin' Around Movin' & Groovin' From Muggle to Magic Fairy Finders Stargazers
Date 07/05-07/10 07/12-07/17 07/19-07/24 07/26-07/31 08/02-08/07 08/09-08/14
Price $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00
1 Week / Junior Outstanding Outdoors Painting Like Picasso Splashdown! Girls In Gear Cuisine Queens Finest Friends
Date 07/06-07/10 07/13-07/17 07/20-07/24 07/27-07/31 08/03-08/07 08/10-08/14
Price $355.00 $355.00 $355.00 $355.00 $355.00 $355.00
1 Week / Junior / Cabin Beach Bash Bonanza Awesome Animals Once Upon a Time
Date 07/05-07/10 07/12-07/17 08/02-08/07
Price $635.00 $635.00 $635.00
2 Week / Junior Time To Trail Trek Wet, Wild & Wacky Get Fit, Don't Quit
Date 07/06-07/17 07/20-07/31 08/03-08/14
Price $730.00 $730.00 $730.00
1 Week / Junior / Tent Creative Cookin' Quidditch for Beginners Reach for the Stars
Date 07/19-07/24 07/26-07/31 08/09-08/14
Price $635.00 $635.00 $635.00
Date 07/06-07/10 07/13-07/17 07/20-07/24 07/27-07/31 08/03-08/07 08/10-08/14
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Price 380.00 380.00 380.00 380.00 380.00 380.00
Date 07/05-07/10 07/12-07/17 07/19-07/24 07/19-07/24 07/26-07/31 08/02-08/07 08/02-08/07
Price $635.00 $760.00
1 Week / Cadette Interest for Insects Creative Cadettes Take a Dip Girls CAN Grill & Chill Busy Bees
1 Week / Cadette / Tent Island Survivor: Brains! Edition Zip, Zip, Away! Bon Appetite Brains! Goblet of Campfire Be Our Guest Zip, Zip, Away!
$635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $760.00
1 Week / Junior & Cadette / Cabin To Infinity & Beyond
Date 08/09-08/14
Price $760.00
2 Weeks / Cadette Life Amongst the Trees Un-boat-lieveable Zip, Clip, Belay Away!
Date 07/06-07/17 07/20-07/31 08/03-08/14
Price $ 780.00 $ 780.00 $ 780.00
2 Weeks / Senior & Ambassador Super STARs (session 1) Super STARs (session 2) Super STARs (session 3)
Date 07/06-07/17 07/20-07/31 08/03-08/14
Price $ 355.00 $ 355.00 $ 355.00
1 Week / Senior / Tent Splashtacular Circus Style Everywhere Triwizard Champions Magical Maidens Space Bound
Date 07/05-07/10 07/12-07/17 07/26-07/31 08/02-08/07 08/09-08/14
Price $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00
1 Week / Senior / Cabin Rock Hill's Project Runway
Date 07/19-07/24
Price $635.00
3 Weeks / Senior & Ambassador C.I.T. I
Date 07/06-07/24
Price $ 900.00
Price $1,430.00
1 Week / Senior & Ambassador C.I.T. II (Session 1) C.I.T. II (Session 2) C.I.T. II (Session 3)
Date 07/27-07/31 08/03-08/07 08/10-08/14
Price $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00
2 Week / Senior & Ambassador / Tent Date High Adventure 08/02-08/14 *All multi-week sessions go home every weekend! 3 Weeks / Senior / Primitive Camping Date Outpost 07/05-07/24 *All multi-week sessions go home every weekend! 1 Week / Ambassador / Tent Date Makin' Waves 07/05-07/10 Big Top Ringmaster 07/12-07/17 Face Off 07/19-07/24 Mischief Managed 07/26-07/31 Space Voyagers 08/09-08/14 2 Weeks / Senior & Ambassador / Tent Date Super STARs (session 1) 07/05-07/17 Super STARs (session 2) 07/19-07/31 Super STARs (session 3) 08/02-08/14 *All multi-week sessions go home every weekend! Date 3 Week / Ages 16-17 / Tent
Price $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 $635.00 Price $280.00 $280.00 $280.00
C.I.T. I
07/05-07/24
Price $900.00
1 Week / Ages 16-17 / Tent C.I.T. II (session 1) C.I.T. II (session 2) C.I.T. II (session 3)
Date 07/26-07/31 08/02-08/07 08/09-08/14
Price $280.00 $280.00 $280.00
*All multi-week sessions go home every weekend!
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Price $1,865.00
CAMP INFORMATION Rock Hill Resident Camp Mahopac, NY Rock Hill's 190 wooded acres provide the perfect setting for a variety of activities . Campers enjoy several different ways of experiencing the outdoors! In addition to a lake for boating and swimming, there are hiking trails, an archery range, chall enge courses, two zip lines, a large game field, the Glen for campfires & gatherings, and plenty of program space for badge work, crafts, and other camp fun!
Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp Tompkins Cove, NY Camp Addisone Boyce (CAB ) is the perfect place to get back to nature. CAB boasts a large lake for boating, environmental activities, and fishing! This camp also has multiple trails for hiking, a low ropes course, an archery range, large game field, pool and o utdoor space for a variety of camp activities.
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e h t t e s e r M o t c e r i D p Cam Michelle C. Harris “Anthem” Senior Program Manager, Outdoor Experience & Resident Camp Director mharris@girlscoutshh.org 914-747-3080 ext. 745
My name is Michelle C. Harris aka “Anthem”! I’ve been working for Girl Scouts since 2014 where I started in my home state of North Carolina at Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines. I then moved to Virginia and was hired with Girl Scouts Council of the Colonial Coast as the Assistant Camp Director, Program Director, & Health Manager! In 2019, I moved to New York to join Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson as Rock Hill’s Camp Director. This will be my second season at Rock Hill, and I can’t wait to see all the new and familiar faces this summer! Favorite Camp Song: The Marshmallow Song Fun Facts: I can talk like the Disney character Stitch, my favorite holiday is Halloween, and I love dinosaurs! Sessions I'm most excited about: Circus Style Everywhere, Face Off, and Goblet of Campfire!
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Rebecca Pollack “Chuckles” Program Manager & Day Camp Director rpollack@girlscoutshh.org 845-236-6002 ext. 726
My name is Rebecca Pollack aka “Chuckles”! I have been at Camp Addisone Boyce since 2001 and have worked my way from camper to counselor, Arts and Crafts Manager, Program Manager, Assistant Camp Director, to now Camp Director! It has always been one of my biggest dreams to someday become Director at CAB and show every girl all of the amazing things Girl Scout Camp has to offer. My goal every summer is to ensure the safety, excitement, and the loads of magic that CAB holds for every camper big and small. CAB sure is the place to be! Favorite Camp Song: Backwards Song Fun Facts: I LOVE sour candy, I have 7 pets, and this will be my 19th summer at CAB. Sessions I'm most excited about: Gimme S’more, Time to Trail Trek, and Un-boat-lievable!
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At Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, we know you want your camper to have a chance for personal development in a safe environment. We work to provide both, by hiring and training qualified staff and offering a high quality outdoor experience. Camp Directors recruit and screen mature, qualified staff who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping, the outdoors, and arts with girls. We may hire international staff to give your camper the chance to broaden her understanding for other cultures. All camp staff participates in an intensive pre-camp training which includes Girl Scout program and philosophy, CPR and First Aid certification, camping, relationship skills, risk management, behavior management and more. Additional training is provided for adventure programs and specialty activities. All camp staff may assist in specialty programs and around camp.
We're Hiring! Do you know someone who would love to work at summer camp? We are currently hiring for all positions including Nurses, Counselors, and Program Activity Specialists. Applicants interested in applying for a resident camp position who are 16-17 years old are welcome to apply as a Junior Counselor. All other staff must be 18 years old or older. Day camp applicants must be 16 years or older. You can apply directly on our website at https://www.girlscoutshh.org/en/camp/CampStaffApplication.html
ACA Camp Accredited Rock Hill Resident Camp and Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp are both accredited by the American Camp Association and meet safety standards set forth by Girl Scouts of the USA and the New York Department of Health. 9
General Camp Info
Girls with Special Needs (including special diets)
Check In/Out Rock Hill Resident Camp: Check In for each session is on Sunday at 2pm. Check Out is every Friday at 5pm. If you arrive early, please stay in your vehicle until check-in/out begins. If you plan on picking up you camper early, make sure to inform the Camp Director via phone, email, and/or written on the Pick-Up Form in CampDocs. Please make sure that your camper is wearing appropriate closed toed shoes at check in, and that she carries her day pack with her water bottle, sun screen and bug repellent. Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp: Parents have the option to choose between driving their camper or their camper being bussed. For parents, morning drop-off is at 7:50AM at camp and afternoon pick-up is at 4:00 PM. The bus schedule will be uploaded to CampDocs, the CAB Facebook Page, and the GSHH website (www.girlscoutshh.org/summercamp). Please be sure to have your ID with you as you will need it to pick up your camper.
Please contact the Camp Director for campers requiring special diets (including food allergies), special health care or with mobility limitations. At that time, you will be able to discuss the nature of your camper’s needs and gather additional information to determine if the camp can provide the proper support, supervision and necessary accommodations for your camper to have a safe, fulfilling, fun camp experience. To be successful at camp, your camper needs to be independent in showering, dressing, using the restroom and be able to manage within the camper to staff ratio (1:1 camper to staff ratios are not permitted). We are dedicated to serving ALL girls in our council and accommodations can be made in many cases. Please contact the Camp Director for more information prior to registering.
Medical Camper Health Forms – All camper health forms will be available online through CampDocs. You will be given access to CampDocs upon registration. All camper health forms (including vaccination records, allergies, medications, insurance, physical, etc.) as well as the Pick-Up Form are required to be submitted online through CampDocs prior to arrival at camp. The camp Nurses will review the camper health forms and contact you if sections are incomplete or if they have questions in regards to your campers’ health. If health forms are not completed prior to check-in, the camper will not be allowed to remain at camp until the forms are completed. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made for nonattendance due to incomplete health forms. Health Check at Resident Camp Check-In – All campers will be checked for a fever and head lice during the Check-In process. Campers with either lice or nits will be sent home for treatment to ensure the health and safety of the rest of our camp community. The camper may be admitted to camp for a later session once she is lice and nit free. The payment for your session will be applied to a future camp session in the summer. If no sessions are available, you will receive a refund minus the $75 deposit. For prevention, we highly encourage parents to check for lice prior to arriving at camp. Medications - If your camper has medication, vitamins, OTC medications, or itch relief cream, please have it labeled with her name and give to the Nurse at Check-In. Campers are not allowed to have their medications with them in their units (exception: epi-pens and inhalers. These will be given to her counselor, but please bring these to the Nurse at Check-In and it will be delivered to her counselor). Reminder: make sure to see the Nurse at Check-Out to retrieve your medications; they will not be given to the camper prior to Check-Out.
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Mail Campers love getting mail! You can bring camper mail to Check-In for the entire week and save yourself some postage. To send something to your camper via USPS each camp’s mailing address is the same as the physical address but keep in mind that anything mailed after Monday may not arrive before Check-Out on Friday. Remember, before dropping off camper mail at Check-In, please make sure to include: Camper Name and Camper’s Session Name. If there are specific days you want items delivered, please also write this on the envelope. Important Note: Do not send food, snacks, candy, gum, soda, electronics, etc. to your camper. Food and sweets are not allowed in the units due to insects and other critters. They will be taken by camp staff and returned at check out. You can also send your camper a CampGram from the CampGram portal on CampDocs. These will be printed each day and given out during mail time. Mail time is once a day between Siesta and Dinner. Anything sent after 11am will be printed and delivered the next day. We encourage parents and camper’s family members to send their camper mail. Please try not to say things like “I miss you so much”. Instead, ask your camper fun questions about what they are doing each day, have they made new friends, etc. You can view suggestions on what to say and what not to say in our Missing Home section.
Camp Visitors Because camp is a growing experience for girls, visiting campers during a session is not permitted and campers cannot be contacted by telephone. Please do not promise your camper she will be able to call home. You are encouraged to write letters!
Swimsuits at Camp We highly recommend you send your campers with 1 or 2 single-piece swimsuits and a cover up. Due to the active nature of camp and the large number of hours spent in the sun, we want to make sure to protect your camper as much as possible and that includes recommending the safest swim wear. Please be sure to also send water-proof sun screen (recommended SPF 30 or higher). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
What are Kapers? At Girl Scout camp, girls are active members of our camp community and are assigned daily chores or as we call them, “Kapers”. Kapers may include picking up trash around camp, setting tables at mealtimes, or cleaning the restroom. In addition, girls are expected to keep their personal items picked up in the living area.
Photography We know how much fun your camper has with us and understand you're excited for us to share photos of her camp experience with you. While we do our best to take photos, our top priority is making sure your camper is having the best camp experience possible. Photos will be posted on our social media accounts, be sure to like or follow our pages! Here are a few things to keep in mind: •We will post photos as often as we can. We are very busy making sure that camp is running safely and your camper is having a great experience. We are in a rural area-sometimes our camp Internet goes out and delays uploading photos. •Camp staff will not interrupt our campers' experience to take photos, nor will we force campers to take photos if they don’t want to. •Candid photos are often taken while girls are doing various activities so it may not be a posed picture. •We try to take multiple photos of each unit weekly. We cannot guarantee we can get photos of them doing everything while at camp, but we will try our best. •Don’t worry if your camper doesn’t have a huge smile in every photo. Sometimes campers are thinking or concentrating on their activity and might not always have a big smile. If we ever have concerns about your camper while she is at camp, we will contact you. We welcome campers to bring digital cameras to camp, in fact we encourage this to capture the fun from their perspective. Keep in mind that other devices such as cell phones are not allowed at camp, as we are teaching them to ‘unplug’ from the online world once in a while. Please see our technology policy for further details. GSHH is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items that are brought to camp.
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Cell Phone / Technology More than ever before campers have grown up in a world connected by technological devices. An important hallmark of camp is to balance this reality with a high quality outdoor experience aimed at inspiring respect for the natural world year round. To provide this important experience, we require campers to leave all electronics at home. Any cell phones, mp3 players, iPods, handheld gaming devices, wearable technology such as Apple watches or Fitbits, e-readers, iPads, tablets and computer like objects brought to camp by campers will be collected and stored in the Camp Director’s office until the camper is picked up at check-out. We also highly discourage campers from bringing hair dryers, or curling irons. We appreciate your family’s efforts to support this important requirement.
Camp Names Ever wonder why the camp staff have unique nicknames? The relationship between campers and camp staff is unlike any other. Calling staff “Ms. /Mr.” is too formal for the camp setting, and calling counselors by their first name is too familiar. Camp Names have become a great way to handle the ‘what to call them’ dilemma, and have now become a time-honored tradition. Camp staff choose a name that remind them of things they like, or places they’re from, or sometimes just use a nickname from their own childhood. At camp, you can meet a Sunshine, Cupcake, or Tigger!
Camp Activities Weather permitting, each camper gets the opportunity to go swimming during their session. Each program listed gives a general outline of what’s planned for that week, however, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson camps promote girl-led program opportunities for our campers. We offer a certain amount of freedom for the girls as a group to choose their additional program options for their stay, that way no two camp sessions are ever the same! All campers will get to take part in traditional camp activities such as campfire, songs, arts and crafts, boating, archery and swimming. From time to time, you may see a furry four legged friend or other critter at camp. We take safety very seriously-if we find that an activity is unsafe due to furry visitors, it is at the discretion of the Camp Director to cancel or reschedule an activity for safety reasons. Refunds or reimbursements of funds will not be given for canceled or rescheduled activities due to safety concerns.
When Bad Weather Happens
Camper Behavior Everyone is expected to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law while at camp. The camp staff will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, GSHH reserves the right to send home from camp any girl who consistently exhibits unsuitable behavior or endangers herself or the camp community, or whose actions towards others are unacceptable. In this case, the camper’s parents/guardian are responsible for picking her up in a timely manner. There will be no refund or adjustment for camp fees.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Rock Hill: 845-628-6611 CAB: 845-786-5800
Our outdoor activities depend on good weather. In the case of bad weather (lightning, thunder, or high winds) it may become too dangerous to continue with the activity. The decision to cancel due to bad weather is left up to the Camp Director who is trained in the safety standards of the activity. We will do our absolute best to reschedule any canceled activities, or offer an alternative replacement due to weather. This depends on the weather and the time/day of the week. Our primary concern at all times is for the girls’ safety. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made for canceled activities due to weather. We encourage you not to worry--our staff is trained on what to do and where to go during bad/severe weather. Also, we do not want to put you in danger trying to get to camp. If an event occurs, we will implement our Emergency Plan and our camp team will contact you with specific information regarding when and where to pick up your camper.
Lost & Found Please be sure to check the lost and found table during Check-Out. Each day during lunch time a parade of lost items is held so that campers can retrieve their items before the end of the week. Items left behind will be sent to the Pleasantville office at the end of the camp season. Items are donated to charity on September 30th if not claimed. Pick-Up of lost items is required as GSHH will not mail lost items to their owner. To help prevent items being lost at camp, label items with your camper’s first and last name.
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What if it is really hot outside? We still have fun at camp even when it’s hot outside. We encourage the girls to drink plenty of water and play water games/activities. All campers are encouraged to bring a personal sized battery powered clip-on fan. Please encourage your camper to spend increasing amounts of time outdoors prior to arriving at camp so that being in the heat is not a total shock to her.
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Suggested Rock Hill Resident Camp Packing List Please label camper’s items with permanent marker or specialty labels! Sleeping bag Pillow Flashlight (with new batteries) Insect repellent (non-aerosol types that contain DEET preferred) Waterproof sun screen (at least SPF 30) Bandana or hat Duffle bag or trunk to carry sleeping gear, toiletries, & changes of clothes Day pack or drawstring pack to carry personal items Swimming gear Personal hygiene items Sturdy reusable water bottle (no glass) Underwear Socks Shorts Shirts Sweatshirt or jacket Raincoat Sleepwear Closed toe shoes (NO flip flops or sandals are allowed unless they are used strictly for showering) Lake shoes/water shoes (closed-toe preferred) Article of clothing for tie dye (such as a shirt, socks, or a pillow case) Mess kit for cookout night Reading & writing material (it is helpful to pre-stamp and prewrite the mailing address for campers!) Stuffed animal or special item from home Cards or games for Siesta
You will receive a more detailed packing list specific to your camper’s program after you register. Please pay close attention to that packing list as each program has different needs that will be reflected in your list. GSHH is not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged items at camp. What NOT to bring to camp • Food or snacks (they are not allowed in the units) • Electronics • Valuables • Make up • Jewelry • Nice clothes or shoes (we suggest clothes she can get dirty in – we do not suggest blouses, flats, nice jeans, dresses or skirts) sandals and flip flops are not allowed.
Camp Addisone Boyce Transportation Information We offer daily transportation to and from Camp Addisone Boyce through Rockland County and lower Orange County. In addition, for summer 2020, transportation from lower and Northern Westchester County may be available. The Westchester County bus routes will be confirmed upon meeting a minimum requirement of bus tickets purchased for each route. The bus schedules and tickets will be available for your review and purchase on January 14, 2020. Visit our website at www.girlscoutshh.org. Camp registration opens January 14, 2020.
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Missing Home We prefer the term missing home to the old phrase of ‘homesickness’ because there is nothing wrong with a camper missing home. It’s a natural feeling-they aren’t ‘sick’, as missing home is the natural result of separating from home and loved ones. Almost all children (and grown-ups!) feel homesick when they’re away from home. People’s feelings vary in intensity. What can cause 'missing home' in your camper? • Little previous experience away from home • Having low expectations of camp • Feeling forced to go to camp • Having little previous experience in the outdoors • Being unsure if adults will assist them if they need help • Little practice coping with negative emotions • Parents expressing anxiety about the separation before the camper has arrived at camp Surprisingly, research has shown some factors have nothing to do with the intensity of missing home, including geographic distance between home and camp and the presence of a friend from home at camp. Often, missing home is not problematic. When the feelings of sadness and anxiety associated with missing home become so strong that making friends, having fun, sleeping, eating, and participating in activities is difficult, we will take action. Please note, that if campers are missing home, they will not be allowed to call home, a member of camp’s core team will phone the parent/ guardian if necessary. The best remedy for missing home is a partnership between families and camp staff. At home prevention strategies include: • Working together as a family to select a camp, plan and pack • Spending practice time away from home, such as a long weekend at a friend or relatives house • Experimenting with the best coping strategies during this practice separation • Preparing pre-stamped, pre-addressed envelopes to bring to camp The most common mistake parents make is the ‘Pick-Up Deal’. It’s normal for children to ask, ‘what if I feel homesick or want to go home?” Tell your child that feelings of missing home are normal and help her practice coping before camp starts. Try not to say “if you feel homesick or don’t want to be at camp anymore, I’ll come and get you”, as campers will have it set in their mind that they can go home anytime they want. This conveys a message of doubt and pity that undermines children’s confidence and independence. ‘Pick-Up Deals’ become mental crutches and self-fulfilling prophecies for children as soon as they arrive at camp. If, after spending practice time away from home and your child is still very anxious about overnight camp, consider waiting until next summer or an overnight camp or try a day camp. Keeping campers informed of what’s going on at home, but avoiding going into great detail since your camper might feel they’re missing something back home. Directors advise parents not to mention how much they miss their child or ‘that the dog or cat or grandparent miss them’. Don’t worry! Your natural reaction is to call on the first day around bedtime to see how your camper is doing. Your GSHH camp staff are trained in dealing with missing home/homesickness. If we have concerns about your camper, be assured we will contact you. We’re partners in your child’s summer camp adventure! Keeping your camper excited when talking to her before camp and in your letters: Say… • • • • •
You’ll have so much fun Make new friends! Challenge yourself and try new things Write to me about all the fun you are having I cannot wait to hear about your week!
Don’t say… • I’ll miss you • I wish your friend could go with you • If you don’t like camp, I’ll come pick you up • I wish we could talk on the phone while you’re at camp • I hope you aren’t missing me too much.
Camp Traditions All Camp – All campers and staff come together to enjoy fun games and challenges. This is a great opportunity for each unit to bond with girls from different age groups and units in the camp. Campfire – Opening campfire is a special introduction to the camp week. It’s a time-honored tradition where campers meet camp staff, sing camp songs, and participate in unit skits. Girls prepare a song written by their unit to perform at closing campfire in front of the whole camp and reminisce on memories of the week. Wish Log – During closing campfire, campers will reflect on their experience throughout the week. Each camp unit will write their names on a log, and make a wish to participate in a ceremony to commemorate their camp experiences. The log will be kept at camp for one year, the prior year’s log will be burned at the campfire, signifying that although you may or may not return to camp, you will always be with us in spirit.
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Camp Readiness Quizzes Directions: Answer the quiz as honestly as you can. At the end of the quiz, tally your score and see if you and your girl are ready for camp!
Point Scale: 1 = No Way! 2= Maybe 3=YES!
Adult Resident Camp Quiz • Are you comfortable when your girl is at a
Girl Resident Camp Quiz • Do you love sleepovers at your friends house? • Can you wash and brush your hair on your own? • Are you brave when you see bugs, mice, or hear • •
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strange noises at night? Can you make your bed and keep track of your own things? Would you be okay if you had to walk to a nearby building to use the bathroom at night with a buddy or your camp counselor? Can you go without air-conditioning in your living unit and/or walking around in the New York summer heat? When you have a problem, will you go to an adult and share it with them? Can you survive without a phone, TV, computer/ tablet, or fidget spinner? Are you willing to help with camp chores such as sweeping, setting tables, and picking up trash? Do you love to make new friends? Are you excited and ready to go to resident camp?
sleepover? • Are you confident in your child’s ability to • • •
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wash and brush her own hair? Are you willing to work with your child so she will be ready for camp? Are you prepared to not see or speak with my daughter for several days? Are you comfortable with your child living/ playing in a rustic setting where there are insects, she will get dirty and it may rain? Does your daughter enjoy meeting new friends and accepts others who are different from her? Can you help adhere to the rule about no phone, TV, computer/table, or fidget spinners? Will your girl enjoy sleeping, eating and playing with girls who may not be her best friends at home? Would you be OK communicating with your child only by mail? Are you prepared to entrust her care to camp staff? Do you think your daughter is ready to have a blast at resident camp?
Total Points: _______
Total Points: _________
11-18 Points - Try day camp with an optional overnight, or plan a camp trip with your troop or family to get more comfortable. 19-24 Points - You might be ready for resident camp. Bring a buddy with you, or try a cabin session program. 25-33 Points - You are ready for resident camp! See you soon!
11-18 Points - Not quite ready? Before camp starts, try weekend or family camping! 19-24 Points - You may be ready for resident camp. You may be more comfortable if your girl brings a buddy or attends a cabin program camp session. 25-33 Points - You are ready to send your girl for resident camp! You are confident in your girls’ abilities to attend camp. 15
Camp Readiness Quizzes continued... Girl Day Camp Quiz
Adult Day Camp Quiz
• Are you excited to try new things? • Are you comfortable going to a new place & making new friends? • When you have a problem, will you go to an adult and share it with them? • Have you had a sleepover at a friend’s house & had fun? • Are you comfortable leaving your cell phone, tablet, or fidget spinner at home while at camp? • Are you excited about playing, singing, & eating with new friends who may not be your friends from home?
• I’m ready for my girl to have a great girl experience during her days at camp! • Are you comfortable to drop off your camper with a quick wave and ‘goodbye’? • Are you comfortable with your girl spending the day in an outdoor rustic setting where there are insects, it may rain and she will get dirty? • Are you able to relax and enjoy yourself when your girl is at a sleepover? • Are you okay with sending your girl to camp with a packed lunch each day?
Total Points: ________ 6-7 Points - Talk to your parents about spending a day together outdoors at a local or state park to help prepare you for day camp! 8-14 Points - You may be ready for day camp! To help you feel ready for day camp, consider bringing a buddy to camp or have your parent drop you off each day at camp. 15-21 Points - You are ready for day camp! See you soon!
Total Points: ________ 5-7 Points - Not quite ready yet? Try spending more time together with your girl and/or her troop outdoors in areas such as state or local parks! 8-11 Points - You may be ready for day camp!See if a girl from your daughter’s troop would like to attend day camp together. 12-15 Points - You are ready to send your girl to day camp!
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Camp Essentials 2020 Day Camper Basics • Full size backpack • • • •
multi-camp Lunch bag multi-camp Water Bottle multi-camp Camp patch camp specific 2 Camp bracelets multi-camp
$45
Resident Camper Basics • Full size backpack multi-camp • Flashlight multi-camp • Water Bottle multi-camp • Camp patch camp specific • 2 Camp bracelets multi-camp
$40
Optional Add-Ons • Sleeping Bag $45 outdoor quality • Sweatshirt $25 • Long-sleeve T-shirt $25
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• Towel $15
• Tie Dye Kit $35
camp specific camp specific
not camp specific
• Joggers $25
Need more info? camp@girlscoutshh.org
Mess Kit $10 Youth Poncho $6 Goggles $6 Travel Toiletry Kit $10
Includes toothbrush, hairbrush, toothpaste & soap
1 each : t-shirt, pillow case, socks, bandanna and 3 scrunchies
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Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp Tomkins Cove, NY
Camp Director Rebecca Pollack, aka Chuckles rpollack@girlscoutshh.org 845-236-6002 ext. 726
Girls need outdoor experiences, and Camp Addisone Boyce is the place where they can embrace their inner Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader while exploring, questioning, creating, and discovering everything the outdoors has to offer. Hiking, swimming, campfire cooking, boating, fishing, archery, ropes, and nature lessons are just some of the many activities she’ll experience here. While making friends and helping plan her own activities, she’ll grow in confidence and independence. She’ll expand her horizons as she tries new things and tackles challenges with optimism and a sense of teamwork.
Camp Addisone Boyce Information 30 Mott Farm Road Tomkins Cove, NY 10986 845-786-5800 Monday - Friday, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm Bus Transportation is available to and from CAB. Please refer to the CAB transportation section on pg. 13
Optional overnights are scheduled on Thursdays for girls entering 6th – 12th grade.
*Disclaimer: We try our best to complete all badge requirements, but as camp is girl-led, we cannot guarantee she will fully earn each session's badge.
CAB SUMMER 2020 Weekly Themes: Week 1 - July 6-10, 2020 - Nature Extravaganza Week 2 - July 13-17, 2020 - Creative Minds Week 3 - July 20-24, 2020 - A World Of Water Week 4 - July 27-31, 2020 - STEM-ing Out Week 5 - August 3-7, 2020 - Taste the Talent Week 6 - August 10-14, 2020 - Bring the Fitness
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Camp Addisone Boyce Session: 1 week
Brownie
Entering Grades 1 - 3 in Fall 2020
NEATure
Crafty Creations $355
$355
Nature? More like NEATure! This week at CAB it’s all about discovering new critters and crawlies. Girls will explore the different hiking trails at camp, the wildlife along the way, their relationships with nature and the importance of keeping the environment clean! Girls will have a super NEAT week here at CAB! Badge: Eco Friend
Your girl will spend the week with a paintbrush in hand as she explores all of the artistic elements at camp! Girls will discover new muses through nature, practice their art skills in Arts and Crafts, and participate in fun projects that let them express who they really are. We can’t wait to see her artwork! Badge: Outdoor Art Creator
World Of Water
Inventors
$355
Girls will learn all about how to keep cool this summer with fun water activities. They will try their hand at boating, PFD* jumping, swimming, and many more water games. Dodging the heat has never been so cool at CAB! Badge: Wow! Wonders of Water Journey *PFD-Personal Flotation Device
$355
Ideas flow when the Inventor hat is on! This week your girl will shine bright as she invents different ways to have fun and keep cool. Girls will find their minds in motion as they observe their surroundings, brainstorm, make new friends, craft new ideas, and make some music along the way. She will definitely explore her STEM side this week at CAB! Badge: Inventor
Flex, Stretch, Breathe
Gimme S'more
$355
Tacos in a bag, ice cream lasagna - you name it, we make it! We love to have cookouts that encourage creativity with cuisine! Learn about different snacks and create your own plate. Whether she loves to try new things or can be finicky about food, there’s something she will love. Step into Arts and Crafts to decorate your cooking tools and enjoy all the activities and magic of CAB! Badge: Snacks
$355
Tackling fitness the fun way! This week, girls will concentrate on how to stay happy and healthy while still doing the things they love. Relax on the lake, learn new skills, and achieve your goals. Help us have one last adventure here at CAB and make the last week memorable! Badge: My Best Self
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Camp Addisone Boyce Session: 1 week
Junior
Entering Grades 4 - 5 in Fall 2020
Outstanding Outdoors
$355
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s nature week at CAB! Girls will discover all the fun aspects that nature has to offer as they partake in hikes, spot different wildlife around camp, and learn about how to preserve the wonderful wild world. Girls will come away with a new understanding and appreciation of nature and her place within it! Badge:Junior Trail Adventure
Splashdown! July 20 - July 24
$355
Cuisine Queens
$355
Ah, a masterpiece! Make room on the fridge for all of the artwork she’ll bring home! Girls will explore the art around them as they participate in various camp activities. In addition, they’ll learn about drawing techniques and canvases, and how to become a more mindful artist. She'll explore her creativity: grab some colored pencils and get ready for an exciting week! Badge: Outdoor Art Explorer
July 27 - July 31
$355
This week, girls will exercise their brains as they problem solve, imagine, explore, and discover what CAB has to offer. Girls will challenge themselves as they use their deductive and reasoning skills to see what puzzles they can solve around camp. Pack your magnifying glass and prepare for a week of "Sherlockian" fun! Badge: Detective
Finest Friends $355
Put on your chef hat! This week girls’ tummies will be filled! They will prepare various foods during camp cookouts, and test their own creations. Having fun with food is the main priority, but it never hurts to have a tasty snack, too. Participate in other fun camp activities while becoming a cuisine queen in no time! Feast on a gourmet meal prepared by the campfire, a la CAB! Badge: Simple Meals
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Girls In Gear
CANNON BALL! Jump into CAB’s wet and wild week, where girls will participate in water related activities, learn all about boating, and swim to their hearts’ content. Girls will have a blast staying hydrated and cool in the heat of the summer sun! Badge: Mechanical Engineering-Paddle Boat
Painting Like Picasso
$355
Your girl will be running nonstop during this action packed week at camp. Girls will be in constant motion, working out their pent up energy. In addition, they’ll learn about the benefits of yoga, the importance of staying healthy, and keeping their fit body fueled. Join CAB for a healthy hurrah! Badge: Staying Fit
Customer Care: 1-855-232-GSHH (4744)
Camp Addisone Boyce
Junior
Session: 2 weeks Entering Grades 4 - 5 in Fall 2020
Wet, Wild & Wacky
Time To Trail Trek $730
Bees, trees, birds and leaves: this session has it all! During these two weeks, girls will deepen their knowledge of animal habitats, understand how to be more Eco-friendly, learn the intricacies of outdoor camping, and will be able to interact with all sorts of critters and creatures here at CAB! Badges: Animal Habitats, Eco Camper
$730
W-W-W-WIPEOUT! These two weeks are all about fun in the sun. Girls will slip and slide as they participate in tons of water-related activities. Whether it’s swimming in the pool, boating on the lake, *PFD jumping, or playing water games in canoes, there will be enough splashes to last until the fall! *Personal Flotation Device Badge: Mechanical EngineeringPaddle Boat and Practice with Purpose
Get Fit, Don't Quit! $730
In this session, girls will explore how to use the power and energy around CAB in a wiser manner. Girls will come away from this week with a deeper understanding of how much power we use, how to better conserve it, and how to be as Eco-friendly as we can be. Help us keep up the energy in the most efficient way as the camp season comes to a close! Badge: Get Moving Journey
Cadette
Session: 1 week Entering Grades 6 - 8 in Fall 2020
Creative Cadettes
Interest For Insects
$380
From creepies to crawlies, this week is jam-packed with adventure! Your Cadette will explore the outdoors from varying perspectives and learn the different aspects of nature. From delving into the science behind some natural phenomena to discovering new and exciting qualities of nature, Cadettes will not be idle. Badge: Trees
July 13 - July 17
$380
BAM! POW! Your girl will love this artistic week at CAB! Every girl’s creativity is appreciated and encouraged. By the end of this week, Cadettes will be confident in their art and in themselves. Draw yourselves into the CAB scene! Badge: Comic Artist
Take A Dip
$380
From the lake to the pool, we do everything to stay cool! This week, your girl will not only get to PFD* jump into the lake, but also learn about the animals within it. From discovering the creatures of the deep Lake Bullowa to finding critters in the sloppy searching stream, Cadettes will be able to explore it all. Come have a week full of wet and wild fun with us! *Personal Flotation Device Badge: Animal Helpers
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Camp Addisone Boyce
Cadette
Session: 1 week (continued) Entering Grades 6 - 8 in Fall 2020
Girls CAN
Grill & Chill $380
Girl Scouts have the power! This week your girl will learn about how they can empower themselves to be confident, independent, and truly powerful leaders. Whether your Cadette is a go getter, an innovator, a risk taker, or a leader, there’s something this week just for her! Badge: Science of Happiness
$380
Expand your girl’s palate this week at CAB! Regardless of whether it’s s’mores or pizza bagels, your girl is bound to find camp food delicious. Roasting marshmallows over an open fire or using a Dutch oven to make some mac’n’cheese, your girl will learn new and innovative ways to cook the CAB classics! Badge: New Cuisines
Busy Bees $380
On your mark, get set, GO! Let’s send the last week of camp out with a bang! This week, your Cadettes will engage in a friendly competition with the rest of the camp. They will face off with their fellow campers in activities like running relays to tackling board games. Come make the last week of CAB memorable with your busy bees! Badge: Field Day
Cadette
Session: 2 weeks
Life Amongst The Trees
$780
Tarzan has nothing on the Cadettes who participate this session! Girls will spend their time exploring various outdoor activities and adventures during the day and after nightfall. CAB is full of fun and exciting things to discover. Come join us for this action packed session, and you may even spot a baby owlet or two! Badge: Night Owl, Trailblazing, Primitive Camping
Un-boat-lieveable
HOP IN A BOAT AND STAY AFLOAT! Join us for some rowboating fun here during the CAB Water Regatta. During this session, campers will have the opportunity to experience the wonders of boating out on our lake, the fun of water as they take dips in the pool, and the overall joy of staying cool. Join us during our wet and wild session to become a true CAB captain! Badge: Eco-Trekker
Zip, Clip, Belay Away!
$780
Ropes Trip - Grab your harness and come spend the last session at CAB up in the trees! This session is all about teamwork and becoming a leader, while still participating in the CAB classics. Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the session as we travel on over to Camp Wendy to have some fun in the sky like Peter Pan! Badge: Field Day and Good Sportsmanship
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$780
Camp Addisone Boyce
Senior & Ambassador
Entering Grades 9 - 12 in Fall 2020
Super STARs
$355
Our Super STARS sessions are a great way for older campers to take on more responsibility here at camp. Super STARS will embrace her leadership skills through tending to food prep, ensuring camp stays clean and healthy for all campers and staff, and assisting in various activities throughout camp. This includes aiding staff and specialties, playing with younger campers, and helping make camp run as smoothly as possible. While still enjoying the CAB classics, they’ll be developing cooperation, leadership, and collaboration skills!
Session: 3 weeks
C.I.T. I
July 6 - July 24
$900
Our C.I.T. program is designed for young women who are interested in becoming a camp counselor and helping them embrace their leadership skills! THIS IS A THREE WEEK PROGRAM. C.I.T.s will get hands-on experience with child development, camper supervision, first aid, and camp programming. This program also works on communication, cooperation, and teamwork. By the end, C.I.T.s will have experience assisting units and specialties.
Session: 1 week
C.I.T. II
C.I.T. I is a prerequisite
$125
After C.I.T.s complete the first part of the training, they may choose between one, two, or three weeks in C.I.T. II. The C.I.T. II program provides more hands-on opportunities for honing the camp counselor skills they have developed over the summer. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer with your friends and enjoy the camp experience!
Need more info? camp@girlscoutshh.org
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Rock Hill Resident Camp Mahopac, NY Rock Hill provides the ideal setting for outdoor adventure and the perfect space for girls to embrace their individuality. At camp, she'll spend her days hiking, boating, swimming, shooting archery, creating art, and scaling our ropes courses. Camp Director Michelle C. Harris, aka Anthem mharris@girlscoutshh.org 914-747-3080 ext. 745
With a focus on skill-building activities, she’ll become confident in her abilities and will make memories that will last a lifetime. Evenings are spent singing around the campfire, learning outdoor skills, stargazing, taking a night hike, competing in all camp games, or connecting with the others in their unit. Campers can stay in a platform tent with access to modern wash-houses or in one of our all-weather cabins.
*Disclaimer: We try our best to complete all badge requirements, but as camp is girl-led, we cannot guarantee she will fully earn each session's badge.
Rock Hill Camp Information 300 Wixon Pond Road Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-6611 SUMMER 2020 Weekly Themes: Week 1 - July 5-10, 2020 - Island Adventure Week 2 - July 12-17, 2020 - Under the Big Top Week 3 - July 19-24, 2020 - Hollywood/TV/Movies Week 4 - July 26-31, 2020 - Harry Potter Week 5 - August 2-7, 2020 - Fairytale Week 6 - August 9-14, 2020 - Under the Stars
NEW for Summer 2020! Introducing...
Hammock Hair Don't Care
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BRAND NEW to the Rock Hill Resident Camp outdoor experience is the hammock camping unit! Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors who register for a tent program will have the opportunity to exclusively experience our new sleeping unit. Girls will be able to spend a night under the stars in their very own hammock. Brownies and Juniors won’t be left out though; they will have the chance to hang out in the hammocks during a Camper’s Choice activity during their program session!
Rock Hill Resident Camp
Cabin
Session: 1 week
Island Paradise
Clownin' Around $635
July 5 - July 10
Oh no! You and your group are stuck on an island. What are you going to eat? Work together with your group to make small snacks. Learn about edible plants in the wild, and make healthy snacks that you can bring on all of your adventures! During your week, you’ll also be able to participate in Rock Hill activities! Badge: Snacks
$635
Do you love dancing? Do you have rhythm in your soul? Learning new dances, dancing games and making up your own dance will keep your feet tapping the whole week long! Enjoy swimming, making crafts, singing songs, and more-turn up the music because this cabin will be movin’ & groovin’ all week long! Badge: Dancer
Fairy Finders August 2 - August 7
$635
Keep your eye on the prize! Have you ever won a goldfish or a stuffed animal at a carnival, or wanted to create your own game? During your week at Rock Hill, you and your group will design and play your own games! Become the ringmaster while still enjoying all the activities that Rock Hill has to offer. Badge: Making Games
From Muggle To Magic
Moovin' & Groovin'
$635
Have you ever wondered if there was something special about you? Could you join Harry Potter at Hogwarts? Learn to transform from mere muggle into magic! Create your own magic wands & potions, & learn what it means to play fair with others by creating your own Quidditch teams! At the end of the week you will compete in a Quidditch tournament to show you truly are the most magical of them all! Badge: Fair Play
Stargazers $635
Get to know the infamous Fairies at Rock Hill Camp! Learn the tricks to search for signs of the fairies, build your own fairy houses, and create your own tutus while enjoying a fairy tea party. In between all the fairy fun, you’ll also experience all that Rock Hill has to offer! Badge: Making Friends
Need more info? camp@girlscoutshh.org
$635
Pack your telescope and join us on an out of this world adventure! This week you will get to experience everything Rock Hill has to offer as well as learning all about the moon and stars. With open skies all around there sure will not be a star that hasn’t been spotted! You will learn all about our solar system as well. What are you waiting for? Come join us for an out of this world adventure! Badge: Space Science Adventurer Badge
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Rock Hill Resident Camp
Junior
Cabin
Entering Grades 4-5 (Junior)
Session: 1 week
Beach Bash Bonanza
Awesome Animals $635
July 5 - July 10
Do you love the beach? Enjoy swimming? Partake in this aquatic adventure offering activities such as swimming in the lake, under sea dance/ karaoke party, marine themed crafts, and much more! Enjoy traditional camp activities such as singing songs, campfire, cookout and everything else Rock Hill has to offer! Badge: Staying Fit
$635
Are you an animal lover? Spend the week learning all about animals, their habitats in the wild, how to take care of them as pets, and more! You'll get to experience all that Rock Hill has to offer, including swimming, boating, arts and craft, archery, and you'll even get to see some furry friends that live right here at camp. Badge: Animal Habitats
Once Upon A Time
$635
Have you ever wanted to become a Disney Princess? Rush to the ball in a pumpkin carriage, dress up, or have animal sidekicks? During your time at Rock Hill, you and your group will work together to create your own fairytale story. You will pick a Disney princess, create your gowns, and live the life of your princess, while still enjoying all that Rock Hill has to offer! Badge: Playing the Past
Tent
Session: 1 week
Quidditch For Beginners
Creative Cookin'
$635
What would you do if you starred on the next episode of Chopped? Your task: to create the best breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert with your team. But here's the twist: you can only use the items in your basket. Would your team make it to the end? Each day, your group will compete to make a meal, while still enjoying Badge: Simple Meals Rock Hill Camp activities!
Reach for the Stars
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$635
Is being on the Rock Hill Quidditch team calling your name? Are you a seeker, a chaser, a keeper or a beater? Come find out at Rock Hill this week and get ready for the first annual Rock Hill Quidditch tournament! While not at the Quidditch Pitch, you’ll participate in magical crafts, archery, boating, campfires, and all that Rock Hill has to offer! Badge: Practice with Purpose
$635
Want to know more about the night sky? Reach for the Stars is the perfect session for you! Learn about some of the star constellations that can be seen from Rock Hill. Other activities include exciting night hikes, stargazing, designing your own constellation, and star themed Badge: Space Science Inventor activities!
Rock Hill Resident Camp
Cadette
Tent
Entering Grades 6-8 in Fall 2020 Island Survivor: Brains! Edition $635
Would you survive the zombie apocalypse? Learn how to build a debris shelter, make a fire, perform basic first aid on your fellow humans, shoot an arrow, and find food and water on the run. Make your own first aid kits, yet still enjoy all that Rock Hill has to offer! Badges: Trailblazing/Cadette First Aid
Bon Appetite $635
Have you ever dreamed you were the star on your own cooking show? Now you have the chance to show off your cooking skills here at Rock Hill! Over the course of the week, you’ll create multiple dishes including from a dish from another country, one from another region of the United States, as well as enjoying swimming, boating, archery and arts & crafts! Badge: New Cuisines
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$760
Enjoy the rush of zip lining through the trees? Spend time at Rock Hill focusing on our high ropes course and zip line. You will also get to experience all that Rock Hill has to offer at the lake, archery range, gaga pit, arts & crafts and so much more. This session includes an offsite trip to GSHH’s Camp Wendy (weather permitting). Badge: Good Sportsmanship
Brains! July 19 - July 24
$635
Would you survive the zombie apocalypse? Learn how to build a debris shelter, make a fire, perform basic first aid on your fellow humans, shoot an arrow, and find food and water on the run, make your own first aid kits, while still enjoying all that Rock Hill has to offer! Badges: Trailblazing/Cadette First Aid
Be Our Guest $635
Would you put your name into the Goblet of Campfire? Do you think you have what it takes to complete all of Rock Hill’s magical challenges? Test your skills and knowledge on all things Harry Potter while still having fun participating in traditional camp activities and enjoying a delightful campfire. Badge: Field Day
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Zip, Zip, Away!
July 12 - July 17 August 2 - August 7
Goblet of Campfire
Session: 1 week
$635
Do you love food? How about cooking? If you answered “yes” then come and be our guest at Rock Hill Camp! Learn how to cook over a fire like in colonial times, discover new dishes from around the world and work together to create something new, all while enjoying fun activities around camp! During the week, you’ll invite staff guests over to take a “tour” of all the amazing food you made together and what you learned throughout your culinary journey! Badge: New Cuisines
To Infinity and Beyond
$760
Spend the week gazing at the stars and beyond! Take a tour of the camp after dark, explore nature at night, and host an extreme nighttime party. Girls will discover the world of constellations and the stories behind them. Campers will walk in the footsteps of astronauts, astronomers, and aerospace engineers with fun-filled activities. This session includes an off-site trip. Badges: Space Science Researcher / Night Owl
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Rock Hill Resident Camp
Tent
Session: 1 week
Splashtacular
Circus Style Everywhere $635
Get your oars ready for this week! Explore the lake on a kayak, canoe or rowboat! Learn boat safety and rescues, different strokes, and participate in a race at the end of the week! Even with all that boating fun, you’ll still get to enjoy all the activities Rock Hill has to offer! Badge: Paddling
$635
Get the train ready for the circus and join us on for a dreamlike filled week at Rock Hill! With so many amazing activities this camp has to offer, it can get a little crazy. That is why this week, Rock Hill transforms into a circus! Pack your costume design ideas as you will create unique circus themed costumes during this spectacular week at Rock Hill. Join us as we learn all about different clothing styles and what style describes YOU. Badge: Science of Style
Triwizard Champions
$635
Triwizard Champions know how to solve all the games & puzzles found in the Triwizard Tournament. Now it’s time to put on your magical thinking hats to help create new puzzles, games, and even a Harry Potter themed scavenger hunt for the rest of the camp! Have a blast while designing enchanted crafts, cooking charmed meals during cookout and all the magnificent things at camp. Make sure to bring your brightest wits and ideas with you for this magical week at Rock Hill! Badge: Game Visionary
Space Bound
Magical Maidens
$635
Do you love fairytales? Have you ever wanted to create a fairytale of your own? Magical Maidens is the program for you! You will have the opportunity to design your own costumes, create set props, and perform a magical skit of your own making to the rest of camp! You will also get to enjoy traditional camp activities such as boating, archery, swimming, arts and crafts and much more. Badge: Troupe Performer
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$635
Were humans created like stars? Are we made of the same thing? Come to Rock Hill this week to find out! Discover the brilliance of the stars that are directly above us. Learn the stories behind the names of the constellations while making space themed crafts, using a telescope, understand its uses and why it’s important in space science and much more! During your week at Rock Hill, you’ll find light in the darkness on a night hike, spend time stargazing, as well as traditional activities such as boating, archery, campfires and cookouts! Badge: Space Science Expert
Rock Hill Resident Camp
Cabin
Session: 1 week
Rock Hill's Project Runway $635
July 19- July 24
Do you think you have what it takes to create the coolest costumes for Rock Hill's Project Runway? Throughout the week you will get to test your fashion design skills in making jewelry and full costumes for you and your counselors to model. At the end of the week, you will show off your designs on the Rock Hill Runway! Also spend the week enjoying camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, arts and crafts and much more! Badge: Textile Artist
Tent
Session: 2 weeks
High Adventure August 2 - August 14
*all multi-week sessions go home every weekend
$1,430
Girls in this session will have a series of adventures both at Rock Hill and in the heart of the Adirondacks! Previous outdoor camping experience is highly recommended. Activities include hiking, backpacking, canoeing, portaging, high ropes, arts & crafts, and camping out in the wilderness. This session includes an multi-night off-site trip. Badges: Adventure Camper, Ambassador First Aid/ Senior first Aid, Paddling, Survivor Camper
Primitive Camping Session: 3 weeks
Outpost July 5 - July 24
$1,865
Get ready for a challenging yet rewarding camp experience! Outpost is known as a rite of passage for Senior girls at GSHH. Spend your time at camp on the water, at the archery range, and on the ropes course! Live in Rock Hill’s primitive campsite sleeping in pitch tents and cooking all of your own meals over a fire in addition to learning outdoor living and survival skills. Badge: Senior First Aid
Need more info? camp@girlscoutshh.org
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Rock Hill Resident Camp
Tent
Session: 1 week
Makin' Waves
Big Top Ringmaster $635
July 5 - July 10
July 12 - July 17
Have you ever wanted to make a splash so big that you would spend an entire week practicing? Well, if you answered yes to that question then Makin’ Waves is the perfect program for you! Join us for a water fun filled week at Rock Hill. Learn about water issues, create some art with water as your inspiration, and so much more all while participating in the Rock Hill Classics. Come join us as we make a splash this summer! Badge: Water
$635
Have you ever dreamed about joining the circus? Spend the week learning about the circus and even get the opportunity to be a ringmaster and help run Rock Hill’s very first Circus! You will help create circus themed stations, games, and activities for the whole camp to participate in! You will also get to enjoy traditional camp activities at swimming, boating, archery, arts and crafts and more. Badge: Ambassador First Aid
Face Off July 19 - July 24
$635
Become a special effects makeup artist this week at Rock Hill! You’ll learn special effects makeup basics and much like the show, Face Off, you’ll get the chance to participate in challenges on your counselors. In between challenges you’ll be swimming, singing songs, boating and along with all the other great activities Rock Hill has to offer!
Mischief Managed July 26 - July 31
$635
Still waiting on your Hogwarts acceptance letter? Come to Rock Hill and experience all the magic that camp has to offer! Fly down our zip-line, conjure a campfire, play a game of Quidditch, and experience camp as a wizard! You'll get to participate in Harry Potter themed activities, along with classic camp activities in this magically fun-filled week! *Harry Potter and all associated wording is/are a registered trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc and/or J.K. Rowling. *Disney and all associated wording is/are a registered trademark of the Walt Disney Company.
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Space Voyagers August 9 - August 14
$635
Do you love learning about stars and the night sky? Learn about the constellations and planets on an amazing adventure at Rock Hill. You will get to spend time under the stars, design your own rocket ship, enjoy space themed activities across camp as well as traditional camp activities such as swimming, crafts, boating and much more! Badge: Space Science Master
Rock Hill Resident Camp
Tent
Session: 2 weeks
super STARs Session 1: July 5 - 17 Session 2: July 19 - 31 Session 3: August 2 - 14
$280
Be more than a camper in this session – be a super hero to younger campers, a super STAR helping out in the dining hall, and a super camper the rest of the time as you pick and choose your own camp activities. Girls will help to set up and clean up meals in the dining hall and have input in the planning process of camp activities to ensure a camp experience entirely of their own creation!
Tent
Ages 16-17
Session: 3 weeks
C.I.T. I
$900
This program will help guide you into becoming an excellent leader both in and out of camp. You will learn about camp philosophy, child development, safety and risk management, developing programs, camping skills, and how to have fun with children. During your first week you will get to enjoy all that Rock Hill has to offer while learning some of what goes on behind the scenes. During the following two weeks you will get to help out in units and program areas leading songs and games. By the time you leave this session you will have planned and led your all camp activity, campfires and theme days for the whole camp!
Tent
Ages 16-17
Session: 1 week
C.I.T. II Session 1: July 26 - 31 Session 2: August 2 - 7 Session 3: August 9 - 14
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$280
If you started the summer in our C.I.T. program (or completed C.I.T. I last summer) and would like to spend a bit more time at Rock Hill, this is the perfect opportunity! You will help out with a group throughout the week, honing in on your counselor expertise while gaining valuable skills you will need to become a Junior Counselor!
Need more info? camp@girlscoutshh.org
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