2014 Resident Camp guide

Travel the World Camp Marydale • Camp Whispering Pines

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

2014 Resident Camp

Travel the World!

Resident Camp 2014!

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Open House

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Sunday, March 2, 2014 Sunday, March 30, 2014 12-2 p.m.

Scouts Louisiana East Resident Camp will

Camp Marydale St. Francisville, LA

Sunday, March 9, 2014 Sunday, March 23, 2014 12-2 p.m.

Camp Whispering Pines Independence, LA ALL Open Houses are from 12-2 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.

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offer you insights into our unique world, as you explore other cultures, develop friendships, make new discoveries, as well as memories for a lifetime. As a camper you will participate in fun activities that vary based on your session selection and your weekly “world” theme.

You will have an array of opportunities to choose from at resident camp held at Camps Marydale and Camp Whispering Pines, and activities may include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding, building a raft, building a fire, Geo-caching, cooking in a box, investigating a mystery, taking pictures or taking a moonlit scavenger hunt.

Sunday 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

Wednesday is Cook Out Night!

Friday

• Breakfast Cook Out, pack up, kapers (camp chores).

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

* Girls swim every day (weather permitting)

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

Monday All camp activity

Tuesday - Every Tuesday will be a different Theme Day! Week 1 – Neverland “Peter Pan” Week 2 – Under the Sea “Finding Nemo” Week 3 – Scotland “Brave” Week 4 – Hogwarts “Harry Potter” Week 5 – Camp Half-blood “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Week 6 (Camp Marydale only) – Asia “Mulan” Week 7 (Camp Marydale only) – Wild West “Fievel Goes West”

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

Thursday Closing camp fire

Friday Traveling home and sharing your new experiences.

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SESSION SPOTLIGHT!

Two NEW exciting camp sessions!

GRADES 1 through 7

“sunny days” day camp see page 6 **new**

In this day camp, you will experience the adventures that Camp Whispering Pines has to offer! From swimming, hiking, tubing, arts and crafts, rock wall climbing, going down the lake slide, and much, much more you’ll have a fun-filled day! Camp activities will be based on themed weeks and depend on the participant’s grade level. Parents may choose to add, for an additional charge, activities such as swim and canoeing lessons for campers who are eager to gain more experience in specialized programs. Camp sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. each day. Campers check-in on the Monday (no overnight). Lunch and snack is provided. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $175 Please help us use our resources wisely!

If you are interested in carpooling, please email Angela Arneal (aarneal@gsle.org) to be put on a carpooling list. You will be contacted, via email, before the start of camp for distribution of the carpooling list.

GRADES 1 through 12

she & me

see page 7 **new**

Come spend three days at camp with the woman you admire most! Go on a trust hike together, make jewelry, and watch as your role model takes a trip down the slide on the lake! You will enjoy many other activities like tubing, canoeing, swimming, and hanging around the ropes course. This is a staff-led event in which “campers” (adults and girls) follow the lead of their counselors (council camp staff) throughout the entire day.

Limit: each girl may bring one female adult (18+ years old). Activities depend on the camper’s grade level. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $300/pair

Girl Scout Camp Sessions

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Love, Hug & Paint

$180

MDLH42

June 8-10 (Sun-Tue)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$180

MDLH43

June 15-17 (Sun-Tue)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$180

MDLH44

June 22-24 (Sun-Tue)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$180

MDLH45

June 29-July 2 (Sun-Tue)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$180

MDLH46

July 6-8 (Sun-Tue)

1-3

Love, Hug & Paint

$180

MDLH47

July 13-15 (Sun-Tue)

1-3

S’mores

$175

MDSM41

June 4-6 (Wed-Fri)

1-3

S’mores

$175

MDSM42

June 11-13 (Wed-Fri)

1-3

S’mores

$175

MDSM43

June 18-20 (Wed-Fri)

1-3

S’mores

$175

MDSM44

June 25-27 (Wed-Fri)

1-3

S’mores

$175

MDSM46

July 9-11 (Wed-Fri)

1-3

S’mores

$175

MDSM47

July 16-18 (Wed-Fri)

1-7

“Sunny Days” Day Camp

$125

WPSD41

June 1-6

1-7

“Sunny Days” Day Camp

$125

WPSD42

June 8-13

1-12

She & Me (1 adult/1 girl)

$300

WPSM44

June 22-24 (Sun-Tue)

2-3

Marydale Mermaids

$275

MDMM42

June 8-13

2-3

Marydale Mermaids

$275

MDMM46

July 6-11

2-3

Marydale Mermaids

$275

MDMM47

July 13-18

3-4

Horse Play

$280

MDHP44

June 22-27

3-4

Horse Play

$280

MDHP47

July 13-18

4-6

Art-Rageous

$275

WPAR41

June 1-6

4-6

Art-Rageous

$275

WPAR43

June 15-20

4-6

Mischief Managed

$275

MDMI41

June 1-6

4-6

Mischief Managed

$275

MDMI43

June 15-20

MD MD MD MD MD MD MD MD MD MD MD MD MD WP WP WP MD MD MD MD MD WP WP MD MD MD

4-6

Moonlight Mayhem

$275

MDMY42

June 8-13

4-6

Giddy-Up

$250

MDG143

June 15-17 (Sun-Tue)

MD MD

4-6

Giddy-Up

$250

MDG243

June 18-20 (Wed-Fri)

4-6

Giddy-Up

$250

MDG345

June 29-July 1 (Sun-Tue)

4-6

Picture That

$275

MDPI46

July 6-11

4-6

Ponytails

$325

MDPT41

June 1-6

4-6

Ponytails

$325

MDPT42

June 8-13

Week 7 • 7/13-7/18

1-3

Week 6 • 7/6-7/11

June 1-3 (Sun-Tue)

Week 5 • 6/29-7/2

MDLH41

Week 4 • 6/22-6/27

$180

Week 3 • 6/15-6/20

Love, Hug & Paint

Week 2 • 6/8- 6/13

1-3

Week 1 • 6/1-6/6

Code

Dates

MD = Camp Marydale WP = Camp Whispering Pines

Cost

Grade

Program

at-a-glance

MD WP MD MD

Ponytails

$325

MDPT46

July 6-11

Ponytails

$325

MDPT47

July 13-18

4-6

Top Chef

$325

MDTC44

June 22-27

4-10

Kaleidoscope

$225

WPKA45

June 29-July 2

4-10

Wild & Wacky

$275

WPWW41

June 1-6

4-10

Wild & Wacky

$275

WPWW42

June 8-13

4-10

Wild & Wacky

$275

WPWW43

June 15-20

4-10

Wild & Wacky

$275

WPWW44

June 22-27

6-8

Boots and Bridles

$325

MDBB41

June 1-6

6-8

Boots and Bridles

$325

MDBB43

June 15-20

6-8

Project Fashion

$300

MDPF44

June 22-27

6-8

Saddle Up

$325

MDSU46

July 6-11

6-8

Summer Splash!

$225

WPSS45

June 29-July 2

6-8

Water Wonderful!

$275

WPWA42

June 8-13

6-8

Water Wonderful!

$275

WPWA44

June 22-27

Spur in Training

$175

MDST47

July 13-18

AGES 11-13

WP WP WP WP WP MD MD MD MD WP WP WP MD

Night Riders

$300

MDNR44

June 22-27

MD

GS Adventures

$375

MDGA44

June 22-July 2

MD

Trail Blazers

$225

MDTB45

June 29-July 2

Barn Aide A

$400

MDBA41

June 1-27

9-12

Barn Aide B

$300

MDBA45

June 29-July 18

9-12

Wrangler in Training I

$275

MDW142

June 8-20

9-12

Wrangler in Training II

$275

MDW244

June 22-July 2

10-12

Counselor in Training I

$225

WPC141

June 1-13

10-12

Counselor in Training I

$225

MDC142

June 8-20

10-12

Counselor in Training II

$225

WPC243

June 15-27

10-12

Counselor in Training II

$225

MDC244

June 22-July 2

Week 7 • 7/13-7/18

MD MD

7-12 8-12

Week 6 • 7/6-7/11

MD

7-10

9-12

Week 5 • 6/29-7/2

Week 4 • 6/22-6/27

Week 3 • 6/15-6/20

Week 2 • 6/8- 6/13

Week 1 • 6/1-6/6

Dates

Code

Cost

Program

Grade 4-6 4-6

MD MD

MD

MD

MD

MD MD

MD

MD

MD MD

WP

MD

MD

WP MD

MD WP

WP MD

MD

Trips grade

program

destination/cost

code

date

7-12

Climb & Cave

MD/Arkansas $395

MDCC48

July 20-25

7-12

Space Camp Adventure

Alabama $395

MDSC49

July 27-30

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entering GradeS 1, 2, & 3

love, hug & paint

In this mini session you will learn what it takes to be a true cowgirl. You will visit the barn each day where you may take a pony ride, paint a horse, or even feed them a carrot or two. When you aren’t at the barn, you’ll get to do other typical camp activities, like swimming and arts and crafts. **Check-in 2 p.m. Sunday. Check-out 5 p.m. Tuesday.**

at CAMP MARYDALE, $180 DATE June 1-3 June 8-10 June 15-17 June 22-24 June 29-July 1 July 6-8 July 13-15

CODE MDLH41 MDLH42 MDLH43 MDLH44 MDLH45 MDLH46 MDLH47

s’mores

Want to try out summer camp? Not quite ready to spend a whole week at camp? This session is for YOU! In this camp-tastic session you will discover all that camp has to offer. Take a dip in the pool, hike on a trail, make some nifty arts and crafts and, of course, make S’MORES! **Check-in 9 a.m. Wednesday. Check-out 3 p.m. Friday** at CAMP MARYDALE, $175 DATE June 4-6 June 11-13 (Wed-Fri) June 18-20 (Wed-Fri) June 25-27 (Wed-Fri) July 9-11 (Wed-Fri) July 16-18 (Wed-Fri)

CODE MDSM41 MDSM42 MDSM43 MDSM44 MDSM45 MDSM46

entering GradeS 1 through 7

“sunny days” day camp

**new**

In this day camp, you will experience the adventures that Camp Whispering Pines has to offer! From swimming, hiking, tubing, arts and crafts, rock wall climbing, going down the lake slide, and much, much more you’ll have a fun-filled day! Camp activities will be based on themed weeks and depend on the participant’s grade level. Parents may choose to add, for an additional charge, activities such as swim and canoeing lessons for campers who are eager to gain more experience in specialized programs. Camp sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. each day.

Campers check-in on the Monday (no overnight). Lunch and snack is provided. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $175 DATE June 2-6 June 9-13

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CODE WPSD41 WPSD42

entering GradeS 1 through 12

she & me

**new**

DATE June 22-24

CODE WPSM44

Come spend three days at camp with the woman you admire most! Go on a trust hike together, make jewelry, and watch as your role model takes a trip down the slide on the lake! You will enjoy many other activities like tubing, canoeing, swimming, and hanging around the ropes course. This is a staff-led event in which “campers” (adults and girls) follow the lead of their counselors (council camp staff) throughout the entire day. Limit: each girl may bring one female adult (18+ years old). Activities depend on the camper’s grade level. at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $300/pair

entering GradeS 2 & 3

marydale mermaids

Take your swimming skills to the next level! Learn basic water safety, improve on your swimming techniques, play water games, and just enjoy splishin’ and splashin’ all week long! at CAMP MARYDALE, $275 DATE CODE June 8-13 July 6-11 July 13-18

MDMM42 MDMM46 MDMM47

entering GradeS 3 & 4

horse play

Still trying to figure out where you fit in the horse world? No problem! This progressive equine session is just what you need. Begin the week with a pony ride to get the feel of horses.

Throughout the week you will grow by learning about ground safety, grooming, leading, and feeding! If you feel up to it at the end of the week, you’ll ride your horse all by yourself! **Campers do not ride horses each day, but are hands-on in the barn daily to become comfortable around equines.**

at CAMP MARYDALE, $280

DATE June 22-27 July 13-18

CODE MDHP44 MDHP47

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entering GradeS 4, 5, & 6

art-rageous

Let your inner artist break free during this session that is filled with art projects—make metal jewelry, learn drawing tips, create your own tie-dyed work of art, and explore other ways to let your creativity show. You will also get a chance to take a canoe ride on the lake, go down the lake slide, and sing songs around the campfire. at CAMP whispering pines, $275 DATE June 1-6 June 15-20

CODE WPAR41 WPAR43

ponytails

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 horsemanship. Groom, saddle, and study the essentials of walking, trotting, and trail riding on your horse!

When you aren’t playing cowgirl, you will be swimming, cooking over an open fire, and discovering all that camp has to offer! at CAMP MARYDALE, $325 DATE CODE June 1-6 June 8-13 July 6-11 July 13-18

mischief managed

MDPT41 MDPT42 MDPT46 MDPT47

Mischief, Camp Marydale’s magical mischievous gnome, is ready to stir up some shenanigans this summer! Come play games of your own creation, unravel puzzles and solve riddles that Mischief has hidden. You will go on a scavenger hunt and test your hand at orienteering. at CAMP MARYDALE, $275 DATE June 1-6 June 15-20

CODE MDMI41 MDMI43

moonlight mayhem Let your inner space geek out to play! Stay up late and learn about astronomy, see the stars, tent camp under the night sky, play night time games, and take a dip in the pool after dark.

During the day time, enjoy all that camp has to offer with canoes, archery, and more! at CAMP MARYDALE, $275 DATE June 8-13

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CODE MDMY42

entering GradeS 4, 5, & 6

giddy-up

Here is your chance to see if hanging out with Camp Marydale’s horses is for you! In this short 3-day session, you will learn the basics of riding and grooming horses. Get ready for the last day because you’ll be kicking up your heels on a trail ride to test out what you’ve learned. Little or NO riding skill needed! at CAMP MARYDALE, $250 DATE June 15-17 (Sun-Tues) Check-in 2 p.m., Check-out 5 p.m.

June 18-20 (Wed-Fri) Check-in 9 a.m., Check-out 3 p.m.

June 29- July 1 (Sun-Tues) Check-in 2 p.m., Check-out 5 p.m.

top chef

CODE MDG143 MDG243 MDG345

**new**

Have a passion for cooking? So do we! Learn how to build a fire, cook over a campfire, and cleanup after—Marydale style! In this session you will cook one meal per day using different methods that your group selects. You better get to cooking, because you’ll be testing your skills when you cook for another unit–and they tell you who is the Top Chef. at CAMP MARYDALE, $325 DATE CODE June 22-27 MDTC44

entering GradeS 4 through 10

picture that!

Budding photographers, come to Marydale and learn to use your new camera (included in the session price). Meet a professional photographer and get tips on how to take fantastic pictures. You will document your summer vacation with great photos of your camp experience and your new friends. Turn those pictures into a camp keepsake scrapbook. Enjoy all the other fun camp has to offer. at CAMP MARYDALE, $275 DATE July 6-11

CODE MDPI46

wacky & wild

**new**

During the day, you will experience the adventures at Camp Whispering Pines!

From swimming, hiking, tubing, arts and crafts, rock wall climbing, going down the lake slide, and much, much more you’ll have a fun filled day! At night, you will learn how to cook over an open fire, go on a night hike, camp out on the barge on the lake, and embark on many other nighttime journeys! Camp activities will be based on themed weeks and depend on the grade level of the participant. Parents may choose to add activities, for an additional charge, such as swimming and canoeing lessons for campers who are eager to gain more experience in specialized programs. at CAMP whispering pines, $275 DATE CODE June 1-6 June 8-13 June 15-20 June 22-27

WPWW41 WPWW42 WPWW43 WPWW44

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entering GradeS 4 through 10

kaleidoscope

**new**

During the day, you will experience the adventures of Camp Whispering Pines, like swimming, hiking, tubing, arts and crafts, rock wall climbing, going down the lake slide, and much, much more. At night, you will learn how to cook over an open fire, go on a night hike, camp out on the barge on the lake, and embark on many other nighttime journeys! Camp activities will be based on themed weeks and depend on the grade level of the participant. Parents may choose to add activities, for an additional charge, such as swimming and canoeing lessons for campers who are eager to gain more experience in specialized programs. at CAMP whispering pines, $225 DATE June 29-July 2

CODE WPKA45

entering GradeS 6, 7, & 8

boots and bridles

Love to ride? Don’t have much experience? Come to Marydale for a week of skill-building and trail riding. You will have a chance to improve your riding skills, and learn some new ones. When you aren’t horsin’ around, enjoy archery, swimming, and the challenge course. at CAMP MARYDALE, $325 DATE June 1-6 June 15-20

CODE MDBB41 MDBB43

water wonderful!

Camp Whispering Pines is your destination for aquatic thrills. This water session is filled to the gills with kayaking and canoeing on the lake, tubing down the Tangipahoa River, going down the new slide that sits on the lake, swimming, and camping out on the barge. There will be a lot to explore around the water and camp, too. at CAMP whispering pines, $275 DATE June 8-13 June 22-27

CODE WPWA42 WPWA44

project fashion

Are you a fashion diva with a passion for design? In this week-long session, you will learn the basics of sewing using a machine, knitting, and crocheting. You will begin working on some special items to take home and show off your skills. When you aren’t being a fashionista, you will enjoy other camp activities like swimming, challenge course, and hiking! at CAMP MARYDALE, $300 DATE June 22-27

CODE MDPF44

summer splash!

Camp Whispering Pines is your place for a good splash. This water session is filled with kayaking and canoeing, tubing, swimming, going down the new slide that sits on the lake, and camping out on the barge.

There will be a lot to explore during this four day session! at CAMP whispering pines, $225 DATE June 29-July 2

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CODE WPSS45

saddle up

Are you a seasoned rider? Want to take your knowledge to the next level? This advanced session is for you! Spend your time learning about equine first aid, nutrition, and different riding disciplines. When you aren’t learning, you’ll be practicing your trail riding skills! at CAMP MARYDALE, $325 DATE July 6-11

CODE MDSU46

girls aGeS 11 through 13

spur in training

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 of the barn by assisting the Wranglers and 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 learning leadership skills for the Wrangler/ Spur Program.** at CAMP MARYDALE, $175 DATE CODE July 13-18 MDST47

entering GradeS 7 through 10

night riders

Are you an intermediate to advanced rider looking to have 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. You will participate in an overnight trail ride where you’ll ride your horse to your camping site, pitch a tent, and listen to the many sounds of the night. at CAMP MARYDALE, $300 DATE June 22-27

CODE MDNR44

entering GradeS 7 through 12

gs adventures

During this 10-day session, you will have the opportunity to explore all that Girl Scout camps have to offer! Go horseback riding at Camp Marydale, and challenge yourself on the high ropes and rock climbing course at Camp Whispering Pines. Take a kayak trip down the Tangipahoa River, and campout at the end of the trip! In your spare time, take a trip down the lake slide, and do some pretty awesome arts and crafts. Be prepared to cook over a fire several times during your adventure and begin practicing how to pitch a tent! **This session includes travel between camps.** **Please pack light as girls will sleep in tents each night and will move frequently.** starts at CAMP MARYDALE and ends at CAMP Whispering Pines, $375 DATE June 22-July 2

CODE MDGA44

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entering GradeS 7 through 12

climb and cave

Begin your adventure at Camp Marydale where you will work on team building, outdoor cooking, and tent pitching skills. Then, spend the rest of the week at Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas where you will get a little dirty going on a Wild Cave Tour, hiking, and sight-seeing. Travel to a nearby State Park to tour an old time crafts village where they demonstrate how to make items such as pottery, brooms, and soap. When you’re done there, you will test your climbing on their high ropes course! There are many beautiful sights that are awaiting your arrival. For more information on the area, please visit www.blanchardsprings.org. **Hiking boots are required; this program involves a high level of physical activity. Please pack light.** at CAMP MARYDALE/TRAVEL to ARKANSAS, $395 DATE July 20-25

CODE MDCC48

space camp adventure

Ever want to play on the moon or drive the space shuttle? Come with us and touch the stars in a once in a lifetime trip to Space Camp. This will be a 5-day, 4-night trip from Camp Covington to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

The first day you will spend time hanging out by the river and doing team building at Camp Covington.

For the next three days, you will participate in astronaut training, a space shuttle mission, learn about space history, build and launch your own rocket, and much more. The sky’s not the limit in this great experience! Register early to secure your space. at HUNTSVILLE, AL, $395 DATE July 27-30

CODE MDSC49

entering GradeS 8 through 12

trail blazers

4-day horse campout – Advance Skills Saddle up Cowgirls! Trail Blazers is the perfect short session for those girls who LOVE to trail ride! As a special treat for this outfit, Trail Blazers will take their gear out for a sleepover trail ride, cook over a fire, and develop outdoor living, horsemanship, and horseback riding skills. This session is short, so campers MUST be intermediate to advanced riders to participate in all portions of Trail Blazers. at CAMP MARYDALE, $225 DATE June 30-July 3

CODE MDTB01

entering GradeS 9 through 12

wrangler in training I

Discover your leadership and horsemanship potential. Explore the basics of assisting the riding program at Marydale. You will spend two weeks 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 learning leadership skills for the Wrangler Program.** Stays over the weekend. at CAMP MARYDALE, $275 DATE June 8-20 (2 weeks)

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CODE MDW142

entering GradeS 9 through 12

wrangler in training II

Once you have completed Wrangler in Training I, you are eligible for Wrangler in Training II. Come spend your time at camp teaching younger girls how to care for and ride horses.

Share your love of horses with other girls to foster their own special connection with the herd. **The focus of this program is not riding—it is learning leadership skills for the Wrangler Program.**

at CAMP MARYDALE, $275 DATE June 22-July 2 (2 weeks)

CODE MDW244

barn aide A & B

Are you looking for a special way to spend your summer and have already completed WITs I & II? Spend several weeks at the Camp Marydale barn sprucing up the teaching methods you already know, establishing your leadership & decision making skills, and leading trail rides. Send your application to Angela Arneal for consideration of the Barn Aide position. **The focus of this program is not riding.** Barn Aide Campers go home each weekend and July 3-5. Barn Aide A (4 weeks) $400, Barn Aide B (3 weeks) $300 at CAMP MARYDALE DATE June 1-27 A (4 weeks) June 29-July 18 B (3 weeks)

CODE MDBA41 MDBA45

entering GradeS 10 through 12

counselor in training I

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 management techniques, role play situations and new songs. You will learn to help with camp activities , work with younger campers, and of course, have fun! Stays over the weekend. at CAMP marydale, $225 DATE June 8-20, 2014 (2 weeks)

CODE MDC142

at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $225 DATE June 1-13 (2 weeks)

CODE WPC141

counselor in training II

at CAMP MARYDALE, $225

at CAMP WHISPERING PINES, $225

DATE June 22-July 2 (2 weeks)

DATE June 15-27 (2 weeks)

If you have already completed Counselor in Training I, you will learn to work with staff and campers of all backgrounds and ages, hone your skills as a facilitator in program areas, and get certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR. At the end of your training, you will be placed with a unit to put all your training and knowledge into practice. Stays over the weekend.

CODE MDC244

CODE WPC243

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Camp Scholarship Financial assistance is available for one camp session to those demonstrating financial need and will be a percentage of the session fee. Confidential camp scholarship request applications are due by March 15, 2014. After this date funds may be limited, but applications will be accepted for review. If you wish to request financial assistance, please complete the form located here and attach it to your daughter’s registration form.

Deposits are still required with a completed financial assistance form. Return the confidential application with your daughter’s camp registration form. Only girls registered with the Girl Scouts Louisiana East council are eligible for financial assistance. girl scout cookie dough Girls who earn Cookie Dough or Nutte Bucks may use it toward the balance of the camp fees.

Please note on the registration form if you have not received your certificate but are eligible.

Cookie Dough cannot be used as a deposit.

MULTIPLE SESSION DISCOUNT Girl Scouts who attend more than one session will receive a $25 discount applied to each additional camp session. confirmationS After registration forms and deposits have been received and processed, confirmation packets will be sent via email or mail indicating placement in camp session(s), balance due, and detailed information on what to pack, trading post, etc. It will take some time to process registrations. If you are curious about the status of your confirmation packet, please call no earlier than May 1, 2014.

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Resident Camp

Registration Information

placement begins February 1!

Mail in your registration to Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121.

Non-Refundable Registration Deposit: $50

In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred on her behalf, such as supplies, equipment, registration and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a non-refundable $50 deposit for each session requested due with the registration form. Forms received without the deposit(s) will be returned. Cash, credit card, check, money order or Santa Certificates are accepted for deposit payment.

As the registration process continues, this deposit is applied to the session fees. However, if the participant cancels a session, the deposit is retained. If the council must cancel a session, the deposit will be returned. Please note that the deposit is not transferable to another camper. Cookie Dough is not accepted as payment for the deposit (but is acceptable for the remainder of camp fees). ** Make your doctor’s appointment today for your physical examination. Don’t forget to bring the enclosed Girl Health Examination Record.

balance due

The balance of the camp fee must be received at either council office three weeks prior to session. NO FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT CAMP.

refunds

Partial refunds (less non-refundable deposit) 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 non-refundable deposit) 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.

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 Scholarship Request Any active registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts Louisiana East may apply for a camp scholarship to attend one camp session.

Complete the camp registration form and camp scholarship request and send both to the Girl Scout Office by March 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

(______)__________________

_______________ Zip

(______)__________________

Work

Cell

________ Grade in Fall

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

________________________________________

(______)__________________

Leader’s Name

Home

Family Income:

(______)_______________ Work / Cell

 Under $15,000

 $15,000 - $25,000

 $25,000 - $35,000

 $35,000 - $45,000

 $45,000 - $55,0000

 OVER $65,000

Number of people supported by this income ____________

Number of dependent children living at home ______________

List any unusual or extraordinary family expenses or circumstances (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?

 No

 Yes —When, amount received and for what

purpose? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________  Parent/Guardian

 Troop Leader

 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 2/13

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS TO:

841 S. Clearview Pkwy.

New Orleans, LA 70121

www.gsle.org

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Front & Back Form

Resident Camp Registration Form •

Include $50 non-refundable deposit per session.

•

Mail to address listed above or fax with credit card information to (504) 733-8219.

•

A separate registration form and deposit is required for each camper.

•

Registration form must be filled out completely to be processed.

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One camper and one session per form.

CHECK how you want the confirmation packet sent to you.  Email  Postmaster

CAMPER INFORMATION Camper’s Full Name _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ Parish _____________________________________ City _____________________________________ State_____ Zip____________ Age______ Date of Birth ________________ Registered Girl Scout (check one)

 Yes

 No

Grade entering in Fall _______ Troop # ________

______________________________ (______)__________________ (______)_________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Day Cell Email ______________________________ (______)__________________ (______)_________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Day Cell Email This camper is in the custodial care of ______________________________________________________________________ BUDDY INFORMATION Name of girl(s) your camper would like to have in the same cabin. Campers must request each other and submit forms by walk-in or by mail in the same envelope. Placement cannot be guaranteed.

Buddy Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________

RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAM/CODE 1st Choice _____________________________________________________________ Program Name

_________________________________ Code

2nd Choice ____________________________________________________________ Program Name

_________________________________ Code



Check here if requesting Camp Scholarship Attach Camp Scholarship application to this registration. (Application are DUE by March 15, 2014)

T-shirt size:  YS  YM  YL  AS  AM  AL  AXL  AXXL Camp Fee Checklist Amount Session Fee *Membership Registration Fee

(Total balance is due 3 weeks prior to camp session.)

$

IF NOT currently a registered Girl Scout, please include $15 Girl Scout Membership fee. Please register my camper as a Girl Scout for the 2014 membership year.

$

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________

SUB-TOTAL

Total Camp Fees

$

$50 non-­‐refundable deposit *must be included with this form.

– $ 50.00* Payable with Cash, Credit Card, Check or Santa’s certificate(s).

Deposit(s) Due with this form

You have the option to pay an additional amount towards your balance, please indicate it in the box to the right.

DUE three weeks prior to your camper’s session. — Total Balance Due Check method of payment:

$

Credit Card Number:

 Cash

 Mastercard

 Visa

 Discover

 Debit

 Check

 Money Order

 AMEX

____________ – ____________ – ____________ – ____________ Expiration Date: ______________________

 Santa’s Certificate(s) must be enclosed with this form. Amt. $______ Print Cardholder’s Name

Cardholder’s Signature

X ______________________________________________________

X ____________________________________________________ OVER 

One Form and One Deposit Per Session Per Girl — May be Photocopied

Resident Camp Registration continued PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION: I am enclosing the non-refundable $50 deposit (per session). I also understand the balance of remainder of the camp fee is due three weeks prior to camp session.

I understand if my child has requested a Camp Buddy, ALL registrations and deposits must be received at the council office in the same envelope. I understand every attempt will be made to honor their request. I understand that my camper will be sharing a cabin/tent with girls similar in age. I understand that an adult camp counselor is in a cabin nearby.

My child has permission to participate in all phases of camp except as noted on the Camp Health Form, to appear in pictures for publicity purposes, including council website and related organizations websites, and to be registered as a Girl Scout if she is presently a non-Girl Scout. I have read the camp information and agree to cooperate with all policies. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in high-risk activities such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing and/or the challenge course/climbing wall. Although care is given to greatly reduce the risk involved through safety procedures, education and equipment, I understand high adventure programs are not without an element of danger. I understand the risk involved with this type of program, and I feel the benefits outweigh the potential hazards of the program. My child has permission to take part in and travel to an activity off site of camp or between any of the Girl Scouts Louisiana East camps as part of the planned activities for my child’s camp session. ______________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

____________________________________________ Date

EXPECTED CAMPER BEHAVIOR Girls are expected to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law, listen and follow the directions of counselors, use the buddy system, and stay within camp boundaries. No drugs, alcohol, pets, or weapons are permitted on camp property. The camp director reserves the right to send home any camper who neglects to follow camp rules, becomes a danger to herself and/or others, or damages property. No refund will be given if a child is sent home due to misconduct.

CELL PHONE AGREEMENT • I understand that cell phones are not appropriate at camp and I agree to leave my cell phone at home.

• I also understand that if I break this rule and I am found with a cell phone, the Camp Director will hold phone until checkout.

• The camp and camp director are not responsible for lost or damaged cell phones.

• I agree to speak to my unit counselor in the event of an emergency, homesickness, etc. so that my needs can be addressed. ______________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

_______________________________________________________ Camper Signature Date

______________________________________________________ Print Name of Parent/Guardian

_______________________________________________________ Print Name of Camper

EMERGENCY CONTACT (if parent/guardian cannot be reached) ________________________________________________________________________ Name

________________________________________ Relation to Camper

(________)_____________________________ (________)_____________________________ (________)___________________________ Home Work Cell

RACIAL BACKGROUND  American Indian, Alaskan Native  Asian  Black, African American  Hawaiian, Pacific Islander  White  Other

ETHNIC BACKGROUND  Hispanic or Latina  Not Hispanic or Latina

 Please check if your child needs special assistance, i.e. dietary, mobility, interpreter, etc. We will make every effort to accommodate all girls where possible. Please explain. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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GSLE 1/14

GIRL HEALTH EXAMINATION RECORD

This Portion To Be Filled In By Parent And Reviewed With Physician At The Time Of Examination Name (Last, First, Initial) Address

Parent or Guardian

City or Town

State

In Emergency Notify

❑ Chicken Pox ❑ Measles ❑ German Measles ❑ Mumps

Zip Code

Date of Birth

Age

Address

Health History: (Check those that apply)

(Area Code) Phone

Allergies

❑ Animals

❑ Food

❑ Hay Fever

❑ Insect Stings

❑ Medicine/Drugs

❑ Plants

❑ Pollen

❑ Other

COMMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE:

Sex (Area Code) Phone

Chronic or Recurring Illnesses

❑ ADD/ADHD

❑ Asthma

❑ Bleeding Disorders

❑ Diabetes

❑ Ear Infections

❑ Heart Defect/Disease

❑ Hypertension

❑ Musculoskeletal Disorders

❑ Seizures

❑ Other (Specify)__________

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

Suggestions From Parent:

PROGRAM ATTENDING

DATE ATTENDING

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 _______________________ This portion to be filled in by physician after review of health history with parent/guardian.

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________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ * 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

Record of Immunizations: Immunization Year Primary Year Of

Series Completed Last Booster D.T.P. ________________ ________________ Diphtheria ________________ Pertussis (Whooping Cough) ________________ Tetanus ________________ Td** ________________ ________________ Oral polio ________________ ________________ Measles ________________ ________________ Mumps ________________ ________________ Hib*** Hbpv*** ________________ ________________ Tuberculin test Type ___________ ________________

Year last given ____________________________

Result ___________________________________ Other ________________ ________________ Physician’ s comments and recommendations Give details or indicate management of significant illnesses. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ This person is in satisfactory condition and may engage in all usual activities except as noted.

Licensed physician’ s name _________________________________________ Licensed physician’ s signature______________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ City_______________________________ State _______ Zip _____________ Phone (_________)___________________________

Date _____________ UD: 02/2011

About Us‌

Who are the camp counselors?

Girl Scout Camp Marydale and Camp Whispering Pines are both 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.

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.

ACA Accreditation

Bring a Friend! Non-Girl Scouts welcome!

Girl Scout summer camp is for every girl, even those not yet in Girl Scouts! For girls new to Girl Scouting, simply include the $15 annual national membership dues along with the camp fees/form and pay the regular session fees.

Contact Information For more information about registration for summer camp, please contact Kim or Lerin at (800) 644-7571. For camp program questions, please contact Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org.

gsle.org 800-644-7571

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.

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

Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEW ORLEANS, LA PERMIT NO. 428