GSLE Resident Camp Guide 2018

Get a G.I.R.L. to Camp!

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

2018 Resident Camp

Get a G.I.R.L. to Camp!

JOIN US AT 2018 CAMP OPEN HOUSE Open to Girls in Grades K-12 and their families Sunday, March 18, 2018 Sunday, April 15, 2018 Camp Marydale St. Francisville, LA Sunday, March 25, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018 Camp Whispering Pines Independence, LA ALL Open Houses are from 2-4 p.m.

The camp open house provides an opportunity for the girl(s) and her parents/guardians to explore camp, visit the camp sites, and receive information before camp begins. Please remember that exploring camp means walking. Wear comfortable closed toed shoes and casual clothing. This is your chance to explore camp.

No need to register; come and visit us.

Register for a resident camp session at any Open House, using our computers, and receive a $25 discount!

Registration assistance is available for online registration; paper registration accepted only from non-GSLE girls at www.gsle.org.

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2018 Resident Camp Get a girl to camp! This summer come explore what Girl Scouts Louisiana East Resident camps have to offer!

Whether it’s hiking, horses, high ropes or water sports you love, Girl Scouts Louisiana East has just the camp for you. No matter what program you choose, you’ll enjoy the beauty of nature, learn new skills, make new friends, and so much more!

Not a Girl Scout, no problem, all girls are welcome!

A Typical Week at Camp!

SUNDAY 2 p.m. Check-in, settle in, and meet new friends, discuss week’s activities.

6 p.m. Dinner followed by “Welcome to Camp!” and s’mores!

MONDAY-THURSDAY 7:45 a.m.

Flag Ceremony/Breakfast 9 a.m. - 12 noon Activities 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Lunch/Turtle Time (rest time) 2 - 5 p.m.

Activities 5:45 p.m.

Flag/Dinner 7 - 9 p.m.

Evening Activities 10 p.m.

Showers/Bed - Lights Out

TUESDAY, THEME DAY Theme Days are: Week 1-Fiesta Week 2-Mardi Gras Week 3-Flashback Week 4-Carnival Week 5-Red White and Blue Week 6-Winter in July Week 7-Fairy Tales Week 8-Heros and Villans Week 9-Shipwrecked

WEDNESDAY, DINNER COOK OUT!

Evening activities during the week include: SUNDAY Welcome to camp and s’mores!

MONDAY All camp game (Capture the Flag, Camper-Counselor Scavenger Hunt, Gold Rush, etc.)

TUESDAY G.I.R.L. Relay

WEDNESDAY Following the cook out, units may choose a night swim, star gazing, dance, camp out, crafts, special activity, or just hanging out.

THURSDAY Closing camp fire

FRIDAY Traveling home and sharing your new experiences.

FRIDAY

• Pack up, kapers (camp chores).

• Lunch • Scheduled activity • Check out — See you next summer!

*Girls have the option to swim every day (weather permitting)

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GIRL SCOUT CAMP SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE WEEK 1 6/3-6/8 WEEK 2 6/10- 6/15 WEEK 3 6/17-6/22 WEEK 4 6/24-6/29 WEEK 5 7/1-7/6 WEEK 6 7/8-7/13 WEEK 7 7/15-7/20 WEEK 8 7/22-7/27 WEEK 9 7/29-7/31

DATES

WP = CAMP WHISPERING PINES CODE

COST

PROGRAM

GRADE

CM = CAMP MARYDALE

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$195

CMLH11

June 3-5 (Su-Te)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$195

CMLH21

June 10-12 (Su-Tu)

CM

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$195

CMLH22

June 13-15 (We-Fr)

CM

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$195

CMLH31

June 17-19 (Su-Tu)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$195

CMLH51

July 1-3 (Su-Tu)

2-3

S’mores

$290

CMSM11

June 3-8

2-3

S’mores

$290

CMSM31

June 17-22

2-3

Brownie Sampler

$195

CMBS12

June 6-8 (We-Fr)

2-3

Brownie Sampler

$195

CMBS32

June 20-22 (We-Fr)

2-3

Marydale Mermaids

$290

CMMM21

June 10-15

2-3

Marydale Mermaids

$290

CMMM41

June 24-29

CM

2-3

Brownie STEM Badge Workshop

$215

CMSB42

June 27-29 (We-Fr)

CM

2-3

Cabin Camper Badge Workshop

$195

CMCB51

July 1-3 (Su-Tu)

2-3

Brownie Sleepover Badge Workshop

$185

WPBS61

July 8-10 (Su-Tu)

WP

2-3

Brownie Sleepover Badge Workshop

$185

WPBS62

July 11-13 (We-Fr)

WP

2-3

Brownie Sleepover Badge Workshop

$185

WPBS81

July 22-24 (Su-Tu)

2-3

Brownie Sleepover Badge Workshop

$185

WPBS82

July 25-27 (We-Fr)

2-3

Cabin Camper Badge Workshop

$185

WPCC71

July 15-17 (Su-Tu)

2-3

Brownie STEM Badge Workshop

$205

WPSB91

July 29-31 (Su-Tu)

3-4

Pony Up

$300

CMPU11

June 3-8

3-4

Pony Up

$300

CMPU21

June 10-15

3-4

Pony Up

$300

CMPU31

June 17-22

4-5

Picking Up S.T.E.A.M.

$290

CMPS11

June 3-8

CM

4-5

Cowgirls I

$310

CMCG11

June 3-8

CM

4-5

Cowgirls I

$310

CMCG21

June 10-15

4-5

Cowgirls I

$310

CMCG31

June 17-22

4-5

Curtain Call

$290

CMCC11

June 3-8

4-5

Curtain Call

$290

CMCL41

June 24-29

4-5

Camping Divas

$290

CMCD21

June 10-15

CM

4-5

Fireflies

$290

CMFF21

June 10-15

CM

4-5

Fireflies

$290

CMFF31

June 17-22

CM

4-5

Crafty Camper

$290

CMCC31

June 17-22

CM

4-5

Picture This!

$300

CMPT41

June 24-29

CM

4-5

Cowgirls II

$310

CMCG41

June 24-29

CM

4-5

ECO Camper Badge Workshop

$200

CMEC51

July 1-3 (Su-Tu)

4-5

Junior S.T.E.A.M. Challenge

$290

WPJS61

July 8-13

4-5

Junior S.T.E.A.M. Challenge

$290

WPJS81

July 22-27

4-5

Summer Splash

$290

WPSS61

July 8-13

4-5

Summer Splash

$290

WPSS81

July 22-27

4-5

Summer Splash

$290

WPSS91

July 29-Aug 3

4-5

ECO Camper Badge Workshop

$200

WPEC71

July 15-17 (Su-Tu)

WP

4-5

Art-Rageous

$290

WPAR71

July 15-20

WP

4-5

Starlight Explorers

$290

WPSE71

July 15-20

WP

4-5

Take a Bow

$290

WPTB71

July 15-20

6-8

Night Owls

$290

CMNO21

June 10-15

6-8

Night Owls

$290

CMNO31

June 17-22

CM

6-8

Tails & Trails

$330

CMTT31

June 17-22

CM

6-8

Trailblazers

$410

CMTB41

June 24-July 6 (2 wks)

CM

CM CM CM CM CM CM CM

CM

WP WP WP WP CM CM CM

CM CM CM CM

CM WP WP WP WP WP

WP CM

CM WP

GIRL SCOUT CAMP SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE WP = CAMP WHISPERING PINES

COST

CODE

DATES

WEEK 1 6/3-6/8 WEEK 2 6/10- 6/15 WEEK 3 6/17-6/22 WEEK 4 6/24-6/29 WEEK 5 7/1-7/6 WEEK 6 7/8-7/13 WEEK 7 7/15-7/20 WEEK 8 7/22-7/27 WEEK 9 7/29-7/31

PROGRAM

GRADE

CM = CAMP MARYDALE

6-8

Boots and Bridles

$400

CMBB41

June 24-July 3 (11 days)

6-8 6-8

Primitive Camper Badge Workshop Primitive Camper Badge Workshop

$300 $300

WPPC51 WPPC71

July 1-6 July 15-20

6-8 6-8

Cadette Fitness Cadette Fitness

$290 $290

WPCF61 WPCF81

July 8-13 July 22-27

WP

6-8 6-8

Cadette Special Agent Badge Workshop Cadette Special Agent Badge Workshop

$300 $300

WPSA61 WPSA81

July 8-13 July 22-27

WP

6-8

Night Hawks

$290

WPNH71

July 15-20

WP

6-10 6-10

Thrill Seekers Thrill Seekers

$290 $290

WPTS71 WPTS91

July 15-20 July 29-Aug 3

WP

6-10

D.I.Y.

$300

WPDY91

July 29-Aug 3

9-12

Sunset Riders

$290

CMSR21

June 10-15

9-12

Camp CEO

$290

WPCC91

July 29-Aug 3

9-12

Paddle It Up!

$290

WPPU91

July 29-Aug 3

AGES 11-13 AGES 11-13 AGES 11-13 AGES 11-13

Spur In Training

$185

CMST11

June 3-8

Spur In Training

$185

CMST21

June 10-15

Spur In Training

$185

CMST31

June 17-22

Spur In Training

$185

CMST41

June 24-29

9-12

Barn Aide

$110

CMBA11

June 3-8

9-12

Barn Aide

$110

CMBA21

June 10-15

9-12

Barn Aide

$110

CMBA31

June 17-22

9-12

Barn Aide

$110

CMBA41

June 24-29

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

CMCT11

June 3-8

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

CMCT21

June 10-15

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

CMCT31

June 17-22

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

WPCT51

July 1-6

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

WPCT61

July 8-13

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

WPCT71

July 15-20

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

WPCT81

July 22-27

9-12

Counselor In Training I

$130

WPCT91

July 29-Aug 3

9-12

Wrangler In Training I

$160

CMWI11

June 3-8

9-12

Wrangler In Training I

$160

CMWI21

June 10-15

9-12

Wrangler In Training I

$160

CMWI31

June 17-22

10-12

Wrangler In Training II

$260

CMWI41

June 24-July 3 (11 days)

CM CM

10-12

Counselor In Training II

$230

CMCT41

June 24-July 3 (11 days)

CM CM

10-12

Counselor In Training II

$130

WPCI51

July 1-6

10-12

Counselor In Training II

$130

WPCI61

July 8-13

10-12

Counselor In Training II

$130

WPCI71

July 15-20

10-12

Counselor In Training II

$130

WPCI81

July 22-27

10-12

Counselor In Training II

$130

WPCI91

July 29-Aug 3

10-12

Program Aide

$100

CMPA11

June 3-8

10-12

Program Aide

$100

CMPA21

June 10-15

10-12

Program Aide

$100

CMPA31

June 17-22

10-12

Program Aide

$100

CMPA41

June 24-29

10-12

Program Aide

$100

WPPA51

July 1-6

10-12

Program Aide

$100

WPPA61

July 8-13

10-12

Program Aide

$100

WPPA71

July 15-20

10-12

Program Aide

$100

WPPA81

July 22-27

10-12

Program Aide

$100

WPPA91

July 29-Aug 3

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SUMMER SESSIONS LOVE, HUG & PAINT GRADE 1

GRADES 2-3 If you love art and horses, you’ll love this mini session! You will visit the barn where you may take a pony ride, paint a horse, PETS BADGE or even feed them a few treats. When you DATE CODE aren’t at the barn, you’ll get to do other typical camp activities, like swimming and June 3-5 (Sun-Tues) CMLH11 June 10-12 (Sun-Tues) CMLH21 arts & crafts! Girls will earn the Pets badge.

June 13-15 (Wed-Fri) CMLH22 *This session does not include archery.* June 17-19 (Sun-Tues) CMLH31 **Sunday to Tuesday sessions: Check-in July 1-3 (Sun-Tues) CMLH51 2 p.m. Sunday, check-out 3 p.m. Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday sessions; Check-in 2 p.m. Wednesday; check-out 3 p.m. Friday.** at CAMP MARYDALE, $195

OUTDOOR ADVENTURER BADGE

S’MORES GRADES 2-3

In this camp session, you’ll spend your time exploring all camp has to offer. You’ll go on a nature hike, roast a marshmallow over the fire you helped to build, take a dip in the pool, and paddle around the lake, accompanied by older campers. Upon session DATE CODE completion, Brownies are eligible for the Outdoor Adventurer June 3-8 CMSM11 badge. *This session does not include archery.* June 17-22 CMSM31 at CAMP MARYDALE, $290

BROWNIE SAMPLER GRADES 2-3 Want to try out summer camp? Not quite ready to spend a whole week yet? This session is for YOU! Take a dip in the pool, roast a marshmallow, hike on a trail, and make some nifty arts and crafts!

Brownies are eligible for the Girl Scout Way badge. *This session GIRL SCOUT WAY does not include archery.* **Sunday to Tuesday sessions: CheckBADGE in 2 p.m. Sunday, check-out 3 p.m. Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday sessions; Check-in 2 p.m. DATE CODE Wednesday; check-out 3 p.m. Friday.** June 6-8 (Wed-Fri) CMBS12 at CAMP MARYDALE, $195 June 20-22 (Wed-Fri) CMBS32

MARYDALE MERMAIDS MY BEST SELF GRADES 2-3 BADGE Take your swimming skills to the next level! Learn basic water safety, improve on your swimming techniques, play water games, and release your inner mermaid all week long! In your spare time, you will enjoy other camp activities such as hiking, searching for friendship rocks, traversing the challenge course, and making mermaid pins! Upon session completion, Brownies are eligible for the My Best Self badge. *This session DATE CODE does not include archery.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $290 June 10-15 CMMM21 June 24-29 CMMM41

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NEW! BROWNIE STEM BADGE WORKSHOP GRADES 2-3 This mini session is full of S.T.E.M. fun! Join us for this badge workshop where you will be a kitchen chemist, create static electricity, dive into density, make something bubble up, and play with science! When you get home, be ready to show off your new Home Scientist DATE CODE badge! at CAMP Marydale, $215 June 27-29 CMSB42 HOME SCIENTIST BADGE

NEW! CABIN CAMPER BADGE WORKSHOP GRADES 2-3 Camping is an adventure! Come play in nature, eat outside, DATE CODE July 1-3 (Sun-Tues) CMCB51 and sleep under the stars with your new camp friends!

Take a hike, cook over a campfire, and practice your knots, all while earning this new and exciting Brownie Cabin Camper badge! *This session does not include archery.* at CAMP Marydale, $195

CABIN CAMPER BADGE

BROWNIE SLEEPOVER GRADES 2-3 Come make new friends at Camp Whispering DATE CODE Pines and earn the Outdoor Adventurer badge!

July 8-10 (Sun-Tues) WPBS61 You will experience climbing the rock wall, star July 11-13 (Wed-Fri) WPBS62 OUTDOOR gazing, playing water July 22-24 (Sun-Tues) WPBS81 ADVENTURER games, building a July 25-27 (Wed-Fri) WPBS82 BADGE campfire, and perfecting your Girl Scout knots. Worried about the heat? In this session, you will get plenty of splash time both in the pool and on the Timber Lake water slide! **Sunday to Tuesday sessions: Check-in 2 p.m. Sunday, check-out 3 p.m.

Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday sessions; Check-in 2 p.m. Wednesday; checkout 3 p.m. Friday.** at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $185

NEW! CABIN CAMPER BADGE WORKSHOP GRADES 2-3 Camping is an adventure! Come play in nature, eat DATE CODE outside, and sleep under the stars with your new camp July 15-17 (Sun-Tues) WPCC71 friends! Take a hike, cook over a campfire, and practice your knots, all while earning this new and exciting Brownie Cabin Camper badge! *This session does not include archery.* at CAMP Whispering Pines, $185

CABIN CAMPER BADGE

NEW! BROWNIE STEM BADGE WORKSHOP GRADES 2-3 This mini session is full of S.T.E.M. fun! Join us for this badge workshop where you will be a kitchen chemist, create static electricity, dive into density, make something bubble up, and play with science! When you get home, be ready to show off your new Home Scientist badge! at CAMP Whispering Pines, $205 DATE CODE HOME SCIENTIST July 29-31 (Sun-Tues) WPSB91 BADGE

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PONY UP GRADE 3

GRADE 4

Do you love horses but want to learn more about them? This progressive equine session is just what you need. Begin the week with a pony ride to get a feel for our horses. Throughout the week you will learn about ground safety, grooming, leading, and feeding! Upon completing this session Juniors are eligible for their Horseback Riding outdoor badge. **Campers in this session do not ride horses every day, but will work hands-on with them daily in order to become more comfortable.** at CAMP MARYDALE, $300

PICKING UP S.T.E.A.M.

DATE CODE June 3-8 CMPU11 June 10-15 CMPU21 June 17-22 CMPU31

HORSEBACK RIDING BADGE

GRADES 4-5 Spend the week exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! In this busy DATE CODE session, you will design prototypes, build a June 3-8 CMPS11 Rube Goldburg machine, work with experts of the natural sciences, and create one-of-a-kind pieces of art using the nature that surrounds you. Girls will earn the Product Designer badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290

COWGIRLS I GRADES 4-5

PRODUCT DESIGNER BADGE

DATE CODE June 3-8 CMCG11 June 10-15 CMCG21 June 17-22 CMCG31

Brush off your boots--it’s time to grab the reins and hang on tight! In this camp session you will learn the basics of grooming, saddling, walking HORSEBACK RIDING and trotting. When you aren’t playing cowgirl, you will be swimming, cooking over an BADGE open fire, and discovering all that camp has to offer! When you go home, you will get to show off your brand new Horseback Riding outdoor badge—you’ve earned it! at CAMP MARYDALE, $310

CURTAIN CALL GRADES 4-5

DATE CODE Lights, camera, action! Come June 3-8 CMCC11 spend a week with us in this fun June 24-29 CMCL41 session of acting, improv, and stage games! Create your own costumes and props and end the PLAYING THE PAST week with a chance to perform together on stage! When you are BADGE not busy perfecting your craft, you can work together on our low ropes course, or play water games in the pool. Girls will earn the Playing the Past badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290

CAMPING DIVAS GRADES 4-5 Bring your party planning ideas to this exciting session! DATE CODE June 10-15 CMCD21 This week, you’ll make your own face mask, attend a water aerobics class, learn yoga, and even plan a campwide dance party! In your spare time, you’ll get to enjoy other typical camp activities!

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY Girls will earn the Social Butterfly badge upon completion.

BADGE at CAMP MARYDALE, $290

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FIREFLIES

GRADES 4-5 This session’s gonna be LIT! Enjoy sleeping in and staying up late while experiencing all that camp has to offer. During the night, you’ll enjoy activities such as tent camping, star gazing, arts and crafts, hiking, and scavenger hunts. Girls will earn the Camper badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290

DATE CODE June 10-15 CMFF21 June 17-22 CMFF31 CAMPER BADGE

CRAFTY CAMPER GRADES 4-5 If you enjoy making arts and crafts, this session is for you! You will learn how to make jewlery and lanyards, mold clay, turn nature into art, and even birdwatch! When you’re not being a crafty camper, you’ll be participating in camp activities such as hiking and swimming! Girls will earn the Outdoor Art Explorer badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $290 DATE CODE June 17-22 CMCC31

OUTDOOR ART EXPLORER BADGE

PICTURE THIS!

GRADES 4-5

Budding photographers, come to Marydale and learn to DATE CODE CMPT41 use your new camera (included in session price). Meet June 24-29 a professional and get tips on how to take fantastic pictures. You will gain a new perspective on the natural world through the lens of your camera. At the end of this session you will earn the Digital Photographer badge. at CAMP MARYDALE, $300

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER BADGE

COWGIRLS II GRADES 4-5 Already have a good handle on the reins? This session is for seasoned riders wanting to hone their cowgirl skills! Take the extra step past Cowgirls to learn more about riding and caring for horses! When you’re not in the barn, enjoy a nice dip in the pool, play challenge course games, DATE CODE or canoe around the lake!

June 24-29 CMCG41 at CAMP MARYDALE, $310

NEW! ECO CAMPER BADGE WORKSHOP! GRADES 4-5 DATE CODE Whenever you step outdoors, you are a guest in July 1-3 CMEC51 nature’s home. This is especially true when it comes to camping. In this camp session, you will learn the ECO CAMPER BADGE ‘leave no trace’ principles and earn your brand new Eco Camper badge! at CAMP MARYDALE, $200

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JUNIOR S.T.E.A.M. CHALLENGE GRADES 4-5

DATE CODE In this challenge, you will experience camp in a whole July 8-13 WPJS61 new light. During the day, you’ll get to experiment July 22-27 WPJS81 with fun S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) activities like making your own oobleck, geocaching, and even finding math in nature! Then, when it gets dark you will PRODUCT DESIGNER stargaze and learn about astronomy! In your spare time, take a shot at the rock wall, BADGE kayak around the lake, and take a trip down the zipline! Juniors are eligible for the Product Designer badge. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

SUMMER SPLASH

STAYING FIT GRADES 4-5 BADGE Do you love the water? Spend the week playing water games during your extended pool time, boating, and doing water relays! You’ll, of course, get to play on the Timber Lake slide!

When you’re not playing in the water, you’ll get to enjoy archery and climbing the rock wall. Juniors are eligible for the Staying Fit badge. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

DATE CODE July 8-13 WPSS61 July 22-27 WPSS81 July 29-Aug 3 WPSS91

NEW! ECO CAMPER BADGE WORKSHOP! GRADES 4-5 Whenever you step outdoors, you are a guest in nature’s DATE CODE home. This is especially true when it comes to camping. July 15-17 (Sun-Tues) WPEC71 In this camp session, you will learn the ‘leave no trace’ ECO CAMPER principles and earn your brand new Eco Camper badge!

BADGE at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $200

ART-RAGEOUS GRADES 4-5 A Camp Whispering Pines DATE CODE favorite is Art-rageous! Enjoy July 15-20 WPAR71 making jewelry, playing with clay, tie-dying, and painting! When you’re not crafting, you’ll enjoy typical camp activities, such as swimming, hiking, and canoeing! Girls will earn the Outdoor Art Explorer badge upon completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

OUTDOOR ART EXPLORER BADGE

STARLIGHT EXPLORERS GRADES 4-5 Enjoy sleeping in and staying up late while DATE CODE experiencing all that camp has to offer. During the night, July 15-20 WPSE71 you’ll enjoy activities such as tent camping, star gazing, arts and crafts, hiking, and scavenger hunts. Girls will earn the Campers CAMPER BADGE badge upon completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

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TAKE A BOW GRADES 4-5 DATE CODE Lights, camera, action! Come spend a week with us in July 15-20 WPTB71 this fun session of acting, improv, and stage games!

Create your own costumes and props and end the week with a chance to perform together on stage! When you are not busy perfecting your craft, you can take a trip down the Timber PLAYING THE PAST Lake water slide, or play water games in the pool. Girls will earn the Playing the Past BADGE badge upon completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

NIGHT OWLS GRADES 6-8 Stay up late and learn about astronomy, see the stars, go tent camping under the night sky, play night-time games, and take a dip in the pool after dark. During the day time, enjoy the adventures of camp with canoes, archery, and NIGHT OWL DATE CODE more! It’ll be a HOOT! Girls will earn the Night BADGE June 10-15 CMNO21 Owl badge upon completion.

June 17-22 CMNO31 at CAMP MARYDALE, $290

TAILS & TRAILS

GRADES 6-8

DATE CODE Are you a seasoned rider? Looking to take your horse June 17-22 CMTT31 knowledge to the next level? Then this session is for you! Spend your time learning about equine first aid, nutrition, and different riding disciplines. When you TRAILBLAZING aren’t learning, you’ll be practicing your trail riding skills! Girls will earn the BADGE Trailblazing badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $330

TRAILBLAZERS GRADES 6-8 Can’t decide between Equestrian and Aquatic?! Why not become a Trailblazer and do both! Start your adventure at Camp Marydale, where you will spend time with the horses, on the low ropes course, scavenger hunting, and perfecting your archery skills! Then travel to Camp Whispering Pines where you can plan to go on an extended hike to the river, and enjoy activites such as sliding down the water slide, climbing the rockwall, DATE CODE paddle boarding, and soaring June 24-July 6 (2-weeks) CMTB41 down the zipline. When it gets closer to bed time, spend a night on the barge and watch the stars. Girls will earn the Paddling and Animal Helpers badge upon completion. *Includes transportation from Camp Marydale to Whispering Pines* **Parents drop off at PADDLING CAMP MARYDALE and pick up at CAMP BADGE WHISPERING PINES,** $410 ANIMAL HELPERS BADGE

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BOOTS AND BRIDLES GRADES 6-8 Love to ride? Then this 11-day session is for you!

DATE CODE Beginner and advanced riders will spend their time June 24-July 3 (11 days) CMBB41 at the barn perfecting their horsemanship skills such as grooming, saddling, and riding at the walk, trot, and lope. Once you become comfortable, you will spend time kicking ANIMAL HELPERS up your heels on the trails and even tie up your horse for a sack lunch!

BADGE Beginner riders will learn and practice the basics; seasoned riders will master more advanced skills. This session includes a weekend stay! Girls will earn the Animal Helpers badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $400

NEW! PRIMITIVE CAMPER BADGE WORKSHOP! GRADES 6-8 Primitive Camping can be a challenge, even for experienced campers. Get ready to step up your outdoor skills, get out into nature, and make extra-special memories on a primitive camping trip.

Spend your first few days at camp prepping for your primitive camping trip by practicing fire building techniques, knot tying, and survival skills. Enjoy our afternoon celebration on the lake, and then set off on your primitive camping adventure where you will PRIMITIVE build your own shelter and spend the CAMPER BADGE DATE CODE night in the great outdoors! Girls will July 1-6 WPPC51 earn the Primitive Camper badge upon July 15-20 WPPC71 completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $300

CADETTE FITNESS GRADES 6-8 FIELD DAY Get fit with this fun, fitness camp! Enjoy this BADGE exciting week of high energy games, Zumba classes, water aerobics, challenges on our ropes course, and kayak and canoe racing on the lake. When it’s time for a break, learn relaxation techniques with yoga, meditation, and aromatherapy, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Girls will earn the Field Day badge upon completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

DATE CODE July 8-13 WPCF61 July 22-27 WPCF81

NEW! CADETTE SPECIAL AGENT BADGE WORKSHOP GRADES 6-8 Who Done it? Come be part of a C.S.I. DATE CODE team as we look for clues and solve July 8-13 WPSA61 a mystery. Discover how to dust for July 22-27 WPSA81 fingerprints, analyze handwriting, extract DNA, and piece together clues to solve a puzzle! Girls will earn the Special Agent SPECIAL AGENT BADGE badge upon completion. at CAMP Whispering Pines, $300

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NIGHT HAWKS GRADES 6-8

DATE CODE July 15-20 WPNH71

Stay up late and learn about the stars, tent camp under the night sky, play flashlight tag, and go on a night swim! Sleep in late and then get right in on the fun to enjoy kayaking, archery, the ropes course, and the Timber Lake slide!

Girls will earn the Night Owl’s badge upon completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

NIGHT OWL BADGE

THRILL SEEKERS GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-10 Join us for a week of thrills and excitement at Camp Whispering Pines! There will be plenty of time on the high ropes course practicing your basic ropes skills and working your way up to completing DATE CODE July 15-20 WPTS71 challenges, 30 feet in the air! When you’re on July 29-Aug 3 WPTS91 the ground, you will hike to the river, go on a kayak scavenger hunt around the lake, shoot TRAILBLAZING a bow and arrow, participate in STEM activities, and take a dip BADGE in the pool; you will have a jam-packed week! Cadettes will earn their Trailblazing badge and Seniors will earn their Adventurer badge. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

ADVENTURER BADGE

D.I.Y. DATE CODE GRADES 7-8 GRADES 9-10 Perfect your Pinterest skills with this fun and crafty “Do July 29-Aug 3 WPDY91 it yourself” camp session! Experiment with wood, metal, WOODWORKER canvas, and other materials as we recreate our favorite Pinterest projects!

BADGE Girls will earn the Woodworker badge upon completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $300

SUNSET RIDERS GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12

DATE CODE Are you an intermediate to advanced rider looking to have June 10-15 CMSR21 a little fun on horseback? In this session, you will have a chance to ride at night (in a lit arena) while you work on your horsemanship skills, play rodeo games, and even take a trail ride at dusk. Girls will earn the Voice for Animals badge upon completion. at CAMP MARYDALE, $310 VOICE FOR ANIMALS BADGE

CAMP CEO GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12

DATE CODE No matter what your career dreams—astronaut, CEO, July 29-Aug 3 WPCC91 neurobiologist, rock star, or author—basic business manners will come in handy. From whether to wear those sparkly purple flats to proper body posture when asking for a raise or how you present your profile online, it all adds up to your business image. How will you showcase BUSINESS ETIQUETTE just what you’re capable of? Girls will earn the Business Etiquette badge upon BADGE completion. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

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PADDLE IT UP!

DATE CODE July 29-Aug 3 WPPU91

GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12

In this session, you will earn the outdoor badge, PADDLING Paddling. You will get hands-on practice with the canoes, kayaks, and stand-up BADGE paddleboards. You will take a trip down the water slide, play canoe dodgeball, and have a paddleboard race. Pack your bags because once you get the hang of things, you will complete a water scavenger hunt around the lake, take a hike, learn some survival techniques, and go on an overnight tent campout on the barge. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $290

SPUR IN TRAINING

AGES 11-13 Ready to be a Wrangler, but just not old enough? Try out the Spur In Training program, designed especially for those girls who are eager to train to become a “Spur” in Marydale’s Wrangler/Spur Program. You will spend the week learning the ropes by assisting the Wranglers and riding staff at the barn, caring for DATE CODE the horses and, in your spare time, June 3-8 CMST11 riding! **The focus of this program June 10-15 CMST21 is not riding—it is learning leadership skills for the Wrangler/Spur June 17-22 CMST31 Program.** at CAMP MARYDALE, $185 June 24-29 CMST41

WRANGLER IN TRAINING I GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 Discover your leadership and horsemanship potential. Explore the basics of assisting the riding program at Marydale. You will spend a week learning the ropes of being a Wrangler by assisting the riding staff at the barn, caring for the horses and, in your spare time, riding! *The focus of this program is not riding--it is developing leadership skills in the Wrangler/Spur Program.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $160

DATE CODE June 3-8 CMWI11 June 10-15 CMWI21 June 17-22 CMWI31

WRANGLER IN TRAINING II GRADES 10 GRADES 11-12 Once you have completed Wrangler In Training I, you are eligible for DATE CODE Wrangler In Training II. Come spend 11 days at camp teaching younger June 24-July 3 CMWI41 girls how to care for and ride horses. Share your love of horses with other (11 days) girls to foster their own special connection with the herd. *The focus of this program is not riding—it is developing leadership skills in the Wrangler/Spur Program.* This session includes a weekend stay! at CAMP MARYDALE, $260

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COUNSELOR IN TRAINING I GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 Have you always dreamed of being a summer camp staff member? Welcome to the first step… the CIT program! This session gives girls a chance to start developing skills as future camp counselors. Learn counseling and leadership skills, behavior at CAMP MARYDALE, $130 at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $130 management techniques, DATE CODE DATE CODE role play situations, and new July 1-6 WPCT51 June 3-8 CMCT11 songs. You will learn to help July 8-13 WPCT61 June 10-15 CMCT21 with camp activities, work July 15-20 WPCT71 June 17-22 CMCT31 with younger campers, and July 22-27 WPCT81 of course, have fun!

July 29-Aug 3 WPCT91

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING II GRADES 10 GRADES 11-12 If you have already completed Counselor In Training I, you will learn to work with staff and campers of all backgrounds and ages and hone your skills as a facilitator of program areas. At the end of your training, you will be placed with a unit as a at CAMP MARYDALE, $230 at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $130 junior staff member to put all your training and knowledge DATE CODE DATE CODE in practice.

June 24-July 3 CMCT41 July 1-6 WPCI51 July 8-13 July 15-20 July 22-27 July 29-Aug 3

(11 days)

WPCI61 WPCI71 WPCI81 WPCI91

BARN AIDE GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12

DATE CODE June 3-8 CMBA11 June 10-15 CMBA21 June 17-22 CMBA31 June 24-29 CMBA41

Are you looking for a way to spend your summer and have already completed WITS I & II? Spend several, or all, weeks at the Camp Marydale barn sprucing up the teaching methods you already know, establishing your leadership and decision making skills, and leading trail rides. Send your application, which can be found online under “Resident Camp Forms,” to Lauren Vance at lvance@gsle.org to schedule an interview for the Barn Aide position. *The focus of this program is not riding. Campers go home each weekend.* at CAMP MARYDALE, $110

PROGRAM AIDE GRADES 10 GRADES 11-12 After you have completed CIT I and CIT II, consider applying for the Program Aide position. Program Aides will help facilitate program areas such as arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, and challenge course. You might also help out in the units, at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $100 at CAMP MARYDALE, $100 the office, or the dining hall.

DATE CODE Program Aides must submit DATE CODE July 1-6 WPPA51 an application (found online June 3-8 CMPA11 July 8-13 WPPA61 under Resident Camp Forms) June 10-15 CMPA21 July 15-20 WPPA71 to Lauren Vance at lvance@ June 17-22 CMPA31 July 22-27 WPPA81 gsle.org and complete an June 24-29 CMPA41 July 29-Aug 3 WPPA91 interview for consideration.

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CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available for one camp session to those demonstrating financial need and will be a percentage of the session fee (never the full fee).

Camp Financial Assistance Request applications are due

by April 15, 2018. After this date funds may be limited, but we will continue to accept, review and when applicable grant monies until the funds are exhausted.

If you wish to request financial assistance, please complete the enclosed form or the online form, located on the Resident Camp page at www.gsle.org. Attach the paper form to your daughter’s paper registration form or submit the online form. If registering first through the ebiz system, full payment is required. Refunds for monies paid for the session can be made after a completed financial assistance form is processed and monies awarded. **Only girls registered with the Girl Scouts Louisiana East council are eligible for financial assistance.** NON-GIRL SCOUTS ARE WELCOMED WITH ADDITIONAL $25 MEMBERSHIP FEE. GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DOUGH Girls who earn Cookie Dough or Nutte Bucks may use in the resident camp Trading Post.

CONFIRMATIONS After registration has been processed, confirmation emails will be sent indicating placement in camp session(s) and include the email link for the required paperwork, what to pack, trading post, check-in/out times, etc. It will take some time to process registrations. If you are curious about the status of your confirmation email, please call the Resident Camp Registrar no earlier than May 1, 2018.

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Resident Camp

General Registration begins

February 7!

FULL PAYMENT DUE WITH REGISTRATION. REGISTER ONLINE at www.gsle.org/ebiz.

Non-GSLE membership registrants and applicants for Camp Financial Assistance must complete a paper registration form from our website. For more information, visit www.gsle.org/camp.

In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred on her behalf, such as supplies, equipement, registration and camp staffing costs.

Accordingly, there is a $50 cancellation fee for each session canceled at the customer’s request.

If the council cancels the session, no fee is applied. ** Make your doctor’s appointment today for your physical examination. Don’t forget to bring the enclosed Girl Health Examination Record to be completed by your physician.

FORMS DUE Other than the Girl Health Examination Record/ Physical Exam discussed above, all other Resident Camp forms are online and fillable. They must be completed and turned in to the Girl Scout council office three weeks prior the start of your camper’s session. An email will be sent to each camper’s household within 10 days of their registration with the email link to these camp documents.

REFUNDS Partial refunds (less $50 cancellation fee) may be given in some instances and are considered on a case by case basis. Written requests for a refund must be received by the council at least three weeks prior to the opening day of the session. A partial refund (less $50 cancellation fee) may be secured if the council receives a written certificate from a licensed M.D. stating she is unable to attend her camp session or if there is a family emergency.

No refund will be given if a camper is sent home due to unacceptable behavior or homesickness. Full refunds will only be issued for sessions canceled by the council.

Make your doctor’s appointment today for your physical examination.

GIRL HEALTH EXAMINATION RECORD

State

Zip Code

Parent or Guardian

Address

Chronic or Recurring Illnesses ❑ ADD/ADHD ❑ Asthma

❑ Bleeding Disorders

❑ Diabetes

❑ Ear Infections ❑ Heart Defect/Disease ❑ Hypertension ❑ Musculoskeletal Disorders ❑ Seizures ❑ Other (Specify)__________

Date of Birth

(Area Code) Phone

Age

DATE ATTENDING

PROGRAM ATTENDING

Suggestions From Parent:

(Area Code) Phone

Sex

THIS PORTION TO BE FILLED IN BY PARENT AND REVIEWED WITH PHYSICIAN AT THE TIME OF EXAMINATION

City or Town

Name (Last, First, Initial) Address In Emergency Notify

Health History: (Check those that apply) ❑ Chicken Pox ❑ Measles ❑ German Measles ❑ Mumps

Allergies ❑ Animals ❑ Food ❑ Hay Fever ❑ Insect Stings ❑ Medicine/Drugs

❑ Plants ❑ Pollen ❑ Other

COMMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE:

Operations or serious injuries _________________________________________________ Hospitalizations _____________________________________________________________ Other diseases/disabilities ____________________________________________________

COMMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE:

Fainting ___________________________________________________ Sleep Disturbances _________________________________________ Bed wetting________________________________________________ Menstrual cramps __________________________________________ Constipation _______________________________________________ Nosebleeds ________________________________________________ Emotional disturbances _____________________________________ Other _____________________________________________________ Specific activities to be encouraged _________________________________________________________________________________________ restricted _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special medical or dietary regimen to be followed (specify) ____________________________________________________________ This health history is correct and my daughter has permission to engage in all prescribed activities, except as noted by me and the examining physician.

Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________

* Not required for every health examination. A Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or Junior should have the test if she has not already had it, either when entering school or at any time since. A Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador should have this test if she has not had it since entering puberty. **Adult tetanus-diphtheria toxoid *** Haemophilus influenza b

Health Examination: Date of examination ________________________________________ Height _______________ Weight ______________ B.P. ____________ Appearance – Nutrition _____________________________________ Without Glasses With Glasses Eyes R 20/ ________ L 20/________ R 20/ _______ L 20/ _________ Ears ______________________________ Hearing R ____________ L____________ Code: Satisfactory ✔ Not Satisfactory ✗ Not Examined W Nose______________________________________________________ Throat ____________________________________________________ Teeth _____________________________________________________ Heart _____________________________________________________ Lungs _____________________________________________________ Abdomen _________________________________________________ Genitalia __________________________________________________ Hernia ____________________________________________________ Skin ______________________________________________________ Musculoskeletal ____________________________________________ General physical and emotional status ________________________ Urinalysis* _______________________ HGB* ____________________ Other notes________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Year Primary Series Completed ________________

Year Of Last Booster ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

Phone (_________)___________________________

Date _____________ GS: 01/2018

City_______________________________ State _______ Zip _____________

Address ________________________________________________________

Licensed physician’ s signature______________________________________

Licensed physician’ s name _________________________________________

This person is in satisfactory condition and may engage in all usual activities except as noted.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Physician’ s comments and recommendations Give details or indicate management of significant illnesses.

D.T.P. Diphtheria Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Tetanus Td** ________________ Oral polio ________________ Measles ________________ Mumps ________________ Hib*** Hbpv*** ________________ ________________ Tuberculin test Type ___________ ________________ Year last given ____________________________ Result ___________________________________ Other ________________ ________________

Record of Immunizations: Immunization

THIS PORTION TO BE FILLED IN BY PHYSICIAN AFTER REVIEW OF HEALTH HISTORY WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN.

This health history is correct and my daughter has permission to engage in all prescribed activities, except as noted by me and the examining physician.

Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS TO:

841 S. Clearview Pkwy.

New Orleans, LA 70121

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

www.gsle.org

Girl Scout Camp Financial Assistance Request

Any active registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts Louisiana East may apply for camp fee assistance to attend one camp session.

Completely fill out the camp registration form and camp financial assistance request and send both to the Girl Scout Office by April 15 to be eligible for first round of allocations. After this date, funds may be limited.

TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN: _______________________________________________ Camper’s Name

___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian

_______________________________________________ Address

_________________________________ City, State

(______)___________________ Home

(______)__________________ Work

_______________ Zip

(______)__________________ Cell

________

Grade in Fall

Is she a: q Registered Girl Scout: Troop # _______________ Service Unit # _____________ q Individual Member Program Age Level in Fall: q DA/BR q JR q CAD q SR/AMB No. of Years as a Girl Scout ____ Did she participate in the most recent Girl Scout Fall Product and Cookie Sales? q Yes q No How often does she participate in Girl Scout activities, meetings, etc.? ______________________________________________

________________________________________ Leader’s Name

Family Income:

(______)__________________ Home

(______)_______________ Work / Cell

q Under $15,000

q $15,001 - $25,000

q $25,001 - $35,000

q $35,001 - $45,000

q $45,001 - $55,000

q OVER $55,000

Number of people supported by this income ____________

Number of dependent children living at home ______________

List any unusual or extraordinary family expenses or circumstances *Required (Attach a letter if necessary!) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Program your camper would like to attend

______________________ Dates

Although not required, partial or full reimbursement (when and if possible) of any funds granted is appreciated and accepted Amount of FeeThis $ ____________________________________ at any time. enables your council to continue to provide assistance for girls and adults when the need arises.

Amount you can pay $ ____________________________________ Has she received financial assistance from the Girl Scouts before?

q No

q Yes —When, amount received and for what

purpose? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________ q Parent/Guardian

q Troop Leader

q Other

OFFICE USE ONLY: Amount Granted: $____________ Total Due from applicant $_____________ Appv’d by__________ Date_________ Program Cost: $____________ ________________________% authorized Receipted by ______________ No. ______________ date ______________ DATA ENTRY: by __________ date __________ GSLE 1/18

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEW ORLEANS, LA PERMIT NO. 428

Girl Scouts Louisiana East P.O. Box 10800 New Orleans, LA 70181-0800 (504) 733-8220 • (800) 644-7571 www.gsle.org

About Us‌

ACA Accreditation Girl Scout Camp Marydale and Camp Whispering Pines are accredited by the American Camp Association. Accreditation means that each camp undergoes a thorough review process by outside camping professionals every three years. Our Girl Scout camps consistently achieve the highest standards in the areas of personnel, program, site administration, and health care.

Bring a Friend! Non-Girl Scouts welcome!

Who are the camp counselors?

Our counselors are selected based on their program skills, maturity, education, caring attitude, and experience with children. Counselors are primarily college students, both female and male, with male counselors housed in separate quarters. Program areas, such as ropes course, horses, swimming and boating, are directed by certified and trained staff.

All of our staff must successfully complete precamp staff training, pass background screening and become members of Girl Scouts of the USA.

Girl Scout summer camp is for every girl, even those not yet in Girl Scouts! For girls new to Girl Scouting, simply include the $25 annual national membership dues along with the camp session fees and Resident Camp registration form at www.gsle.org.

Contact Information For more information about registration for summer camp, please contact the Resident Camp Registrar at (800) 644-7571. For camp program questions, please contact Resident Camp Director at cmdirector@gsle.org.

GSLE MEMBERS REGISTER gsle.org/ebiz 800-644-7571 ONLINE

Girl Scouts Louisiana East serves the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

It is funded by voluntary philanthropic contributions, the cookie and fall product sales, fees for services, and the United Way in selected parishes.