2022 Summer Camp Guide - Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

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2022 Summer Camp Guide

She’s a Force of Nature. Get her Outside!


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Letter from the Outdoor Program Team

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Am I Ready For Sleepaway Camp?

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Why Camp Rocks

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Where Summer Camp Happens

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Leadership In The Outdoors

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Council-Run Summer 2022 Camp Sessions

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Camp Meriwether

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Camp Misty Mountain

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Camp Timber Ridge

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How To Register For Council-Run Camps

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Let’s Start Her Adventure Today! Dear Girl Scout Family, Whether you and your Girl Scout are just beginning to explore all that Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) has to offer, or you’re practically an expert when it comes to the great outdoors, you know about the life-changing, memory-making awesomeness that is camp. Girls need a safe place where they can unplug and just be themselves, a space with an incredible view where they can relax and try new experiences. That place is Girl Scout Camp! Whether she joins us for day camp or sleepaway camp, each outdoor experience is packed full of Girl Scout tradition and exciting activities, from art and music to high adventure and STEM. There’s something waiting for every girl at camp next summer! When your camper attends one of our American Camp Association accredited camps, they join over 100 years where Girl Scouts have found lasting friendships, discovered their strengths, challenged themselves, made life-long memories, and returned home with an allnew love for adventure. When you send your Girl Scout to camp, you’ll be amazed at what a little time outdoors does to develop courage and the confidence that follows, to the classroom, the boardroom and beyond. Our team is dedicated to engaging every single member of the GSGATL family in the experience of camp, and we’d love to welcome your Girl Scout to our camping sisterhood!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Amy S. Dosik Chief Executive Officer

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Is My Girl Scout Ready for Sleepaway Camp? We are so appreciative when families and girls ask this question. We share your desire to find the best camp experience possible, and for this reason, we offer a rich progression of sessions. You can choose from a variety of options such as day camp, day camp with overnight options, traditional week-long and multi-week overnight sessions.

Girl Scout Camp Has Something for Every Level of Readiness! Although age plays a big role in determining a camper’s readiness for sleepaway camp, maturity and openness to a new adventure are also important. We suggest reviewing and discussing the following list of skills and abilities with your Girl Scout to decide what is best for her.  I can ask for help when needed.  I can follow directions in a group setting.  I’m excited to make new friends.  I’m comfortable being outdoors in nature.  I have been away from home overnight.  I can take a shower and brush my teeth by myself.  I can keeping track of my personal belongings.  I know how to use my camp equipment (i.e. water bottle, sunscreen, etc.). If you and your camper decide she’s not ready for a full week of sleepaway camp, consider the day camp sessions with an optional overnight experience at Camp Timber Ridge. We know that by sharing your camper with us, you are placing the utmost trust in our ability to take good care of her. That’s a responsibility we take seriously—and it’s why we remain dedicated to helping prepare girls, and families, for an unforgettable summer experience with Girl Scouts.

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Why Camp Rocks Our camps spark confidence & joy. We call it “camp magic.” When a girl leaves home and enters the world of camp, she meets new friends and peers on even ground. As she sits around the campfire, rides a horse, tries ziplining, paddleboarding, or canoeing for the first time, something in her begins to change—she gains a sense of pride by facing new challenges. She grows by learning new skills and becomes stronger and happier by making new friends. She comes home with a spring in her step and a new light in her eyes. She starts to lead. Camp is transformative. Our trained and caring staff members support girls ages 5-17 in discovering who they are and who they can become. Our engaging programs and activities are designed with girls’ interests in mind so they can grow their passions and take healthy risks in a safe, supportive environment. At Girl Scout Camp, we expect everyone to respect and treat each other with dignity, honesty and compassion at all times.

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Welcome to Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Summer Camp! Camp Misty Mountain Est. 1971 Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains, Camp Misty Mountain’s tree-covered landscape is full of laughter, creativity, and adventure, and has been a magical getaway for generations of campers. From climbing the adventure tower to Western horseback riding, canoeing on Lake Marvin and making the perfect s’more over the campfire with new friends, Camp Misty Mountain is the hub for high adventure. Camp Misty Mountain is open to girls in grades 4-12.

Camp Timber Ridge Est. 1924 Located in metro Atlanta, Camp Timber Ridge has been a magical getaway to generations of campers for almost 100 years. From the camp’s adventure sessions and swimming to ziplining through the forest and canoeing on the lake, Camp Timber Ridge offers our only day camp option for girls, with an optional overnight sleepover experience on Thursdays and optional after care of each session week. Camp Timber Ridge is open to girls in grades K-12.

Camp Meriwether Est. 2001

Our council-run camps are accredited by the American Camp Association, the prestigious national organization that sets high standards for the health and safety of campers and staff, as well as the quality of programs a camp delivers.

South of Atlanta, Camp Meriwether is our newest camp, complete with 270 acres of rolling hills, shady woods, and open fields. Girls learn archery, saddle up with our specialty English equestrian program, and create amazing art in the great outdoors. Camp Meriwether’s deep traditions keep girls coming back year after year. Camp Meriwether is open to girls in grades 2-12.

Visit girlscoutsummer.com to learn more about our camp properties and how to prepare for camp!

Did You Know? 1) Camp is awesome! Girls with frequent outdoor experiences are more likely to seek challenges and are better at solving problems—qualities that will help them both academically and personally in the future. 2) Camp gives her cool new experiences! Seventy-two percent of girls surveyed said that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build their skills or try new outdoor activities.

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You don’t have to be a part of a Girl Scout troop to come to summer camp!* *Lapsed and non-members will need to become a registered Girl Scout. Membership is $25 and can be added to your summer camp fee during registration.

3) Camp makes everything better! Spending time in nature improves concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences also help promote healthy social development and increase self-esteem.


Leadership in the Outdoors Girls dive into a whole new world of activities at Girl Scout Camp—swimming freely in lakes, working together to steer a canoe, practicing the perfect shot in archery, exploring nature during an afternoon hike, learning to cook over a fire, and cheering on friends as they challenge themselves to try new things. Girls also strengthen their skills and grow their passion for environmental stewardship through our outdoor leadership programming.

When a girl goes to camp…  She will develop confidence in herself and her abilities.  She will form positive identities and act ethically, honestly, and responsibly by showing concern for others.  She will express a love of nature by showing an interest in the natural world.  She will pursue activities that allow her to spend time in the outdoors.  She will be willing to take on new challenges in the outdoors and believe in her ability to learn and succeed in these endeavors.  She will know how to prepare for and stay safe during outdoor activities, as well as learn how to minimize her impact on the environment.  She will recognize the importance of environmental conservation by understanding how her behaviors have an impact, enabling her to take actions to help protect the natural world.  She will develop leadership skills and practice leadership.

What’s in Store at Camp Every day at camp truly is a new adventure. No two days are ever the same. Whether you join us for a Classic Camp session or a specialty program, all campers enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, canoeing, outdoor skills, arts and crafts, and much more! Camp is made extra special with wacky dress up days, singing, skits, and themed all-camp activities. Whatever the adventure holds, everyone is sure to have a great time at Girl Scout Camp.

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Camp Meriwether Unleash your curiosity, creativity, and courage! Located 50 miles southwest of Metro Atlanta, in Luthersville, Meriwether’s cozy 270 acres of rolling hills, shady woods, and open fields offers a wide variety of classic camp activities. Saddle up with our English equestrian program for beginning to advanced riders, perform on the stage, stay cool kayaking and paddle boarding, or take aim on the archery range. Meriwether will become your campers’ “home” during their stay. Girls can spend summer their way! Camp Meriwether is open to grades 2-12 including Girl Scouts who are Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Grades for summer camp are based on camper’s Fall 2022 school grade.

KEY FOR CHART: 2 = Brownies 2 = Juniors 2 = Cadettes

2 = Seniors 3 = Ambassadors

GRADE

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WEEK 1 JUNE 5-10

WEEK 2 JUNE 12-17

WEEK 3 JUNE 19-24

WEEK 4 JUNE 26JULY 1

Classic Camp

2-8

$660

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Classic Camp with Ponies

2-8

$955

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Brownie Mini Camp

2-3

$440

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Brownie Pony Pals Mini

2-3

$640

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Brownie Ponypalooza

2-3

$1,015

Obstacle Extravaganza

2-8

$1,015

Wildlife and Wonder

2-8

$720

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Boots and Bridles

4-8

$1,015

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Leap for the Stars

4-8

$1,015

Chopped

4-8

$720

Night Owl Detective

4-8

$720

Star Search

4-8

$720

Top Chef

4-8

$720

Future Leaders-in-Training (FLIT)

6-8

$720

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I)

9-11

$1,445

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Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) with Horses

9-11

$2,035

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Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

11-12

$1,445

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Wrangler-in-Training I (WIT I) / Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

11-12

$2,035

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CAMP PROGRAMS

WEEK 5 JULY 5-8

WEEK 6 JULY 10-15

WEEK 7 JULY 17-22

WEEK 8 JULY 24-29

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LEADERSHIP

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Grades: 2-8

Classic Camp

Dates: June 5–10, June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26–July 1, July 10–15, July 17–22, July 24–29 Classic Camp is for campers who want to experience all that camp has to offer! Classic Camp days are filled with activity choices and new experiences. You will have the opportunity to build skills in paddling, archery, swimming, climbing, visual and performing arts, learn about the environment and outdoor skills, practice problem-solving in groups, dance, sing and experience the best parts of summer camp! Girls will build long-lasting friendships as they are involved in teambuilding, problem-solving and leadership activities throughout the week. Campers experience new adventures and will be encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as they find their home away from home in the magic of Camp Meriwether. Badge Connection: Each week, each age group will earn one badge in Outdoor, STEM, Life Skills or Entrepreneurship | Fee: $660

Grades: 2-8

Classic Camp with Ponies

Dates: June 5–10, June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26–July 1, July 10–15, July 17–22, July 24–29 Do you love horses? Classic Camp with Ponies is for any camper who loves horses and wants to learn or continue learning to ride while also enjoying the diversity of the Classic Camp experience. The girls will divide into groups based on a short survey sent to the parents before camp and their experiences during past summers with us. Participants spend either the morning or afternoon in the barn practicing their English riding skills and developing “Horse Smarts” through horsemanship lessons. They will also explore camp magic intertwined with splashing in the pool, paddling on the lake with a canoe or paddleboard, aiming high at the archery range and making creative arts and crafts at the Pavilion. Campers will build lasting friendships, try new adventures and are encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as they find their home away from home in the magic of Camp Meriwether! Badge Connection: Each week, each age group will earn one badge in Outdoor, STEM, Life Skills or Entrepreneurship. | Fee: $955

Grades: 2-3

Brownie Mini Camp

Dates: July 5–8 Calling all Brownies! Are you excited about camp but not quite ready for the whole week, or have a busy summer schedule? Mini sessions provide four fun-filled days of trying new things, making friends and earning a Brownie badge. This session will be full of adventure, including cooperative activities, canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming in the pool and more. Try new adventures as you find your new home in the magic of Camp Meriwether! Badge Connection: Cabin Camper | Fee: $440

Grades: 2-3

Brownie Pony Pals Mini

Dates: July 5–8 Come enjoy three action-packed days of our traditional Classic Camp with Ponies. Designed for your first time away from home, you will learn horse care and practice your English riding skills in the barn each day. Campers will focus on building confidence in controlling a horse independently at the walk. This camp is for first-time horse riders and beginner lessons. You will also still have time to participate in teambuilding activities, go canoeing, get creative in arts and crafts and swim in the pool. You should be ready to try new adventures and will be encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as you find your home away from home in the magic of Camp Meriwether! Badge Connection: Cabin Camper | Fee: $640

Grades: 2-3

Brownie Ponypalooza

Dates: June 26–July 1 Spend the week learning to care for our pony friends while also becoming a better rider. You will learn to feed, groom and play games with your new pony pal. You are ready for this if you have taken a lesson or two and can ask your pony to halt, walk and turn on your own. This camp is a beginner session for those who have participated in at least one lesson or weekend program and want to continue building confidence while riding independently at the walk. Badge Connection: Pets | Fee: $1,015

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Grades: 2-8

Obstacle Extravaganza

Dates: June 12-17, July 10–15 This week horseback riders will build their skills on the Meriwether Obstacle Course. Riders must work together with their horse to complete various activities, including water crossings, transporting objects and walking through and over different materials. At the end of the week, riders will video their favorite obstacle to share with friends and family! You are ready for this camp if you have taken at least five independent riding lessons (like a week of summer camp) and can ask your horse to halt, walk and turn on your own. Open to beginner-intermediate riders who are developing confidence at the walk or trot. Badge Connection: Pets, Horseback Riding, or Good Sportsmanship Fee: $1,015

Grades: 2-8

Wildlife and Wonder

Dates: June 5–10 This week is all about the animal lover in you! Join us this summer for a week-long adventure learning about our native wildlife in Georgia. We will learn what it takes to rehabilitate animals back to health so they can return to their natural habitats. Guest speakers will come to camp to show you some of the amazing animals that live right in your backyard! You will have fun with your friends out in nature and exploring the wonderful world around us. When you’re not learning about wildlife, you will be tie-dyeing, playing games and so much more! Badge Connection: Eco Friend, Animal Habitat, or Animal Helpers Fee: $720

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Grades: 4-8

Boots and Bridles

Dates: June 5–10 If you want to expand your riding skills on multiple horses, this is the session for you! Riders will test their skills on dressage or drill team style patterns with several horses this week. We will be riding IEA style, and riders will randomly draw horse names from the lesson group. This session will help you develop better communication with any horse you ride. You are ready for this session when you can independently halt, steer at the walk and trot on the rail in good control. This camp is an intermediate program for riders working on trotting or cantering. Badge Connection: Horseback Riding or Good Sportsmanship Fee: $1,015

Grades: 4-8

Leap for the Stars

Dates: July 17–22 Join us this week at the barn to work on beginning show jumping skills. This camp is for girls experienced with trotting or cantering who are ready for the next step and girls who want to continue building skills with different horses. Riders in this session will focus on equitation, including good body position, correct approaches and steady speed, either on a ground pole course or over small jumps (based on incoming skill set). You are ready for this camp if you can walk and do a posting trot on the rail in good control and hold a jumping position at the trot for one lap of the arena. Open to intermediate-advanced riders who can do a posting trot or are working on cantering. Badge Connection: Horseback Riding or Good Sportsmanship Fee: $1,015


Grades: 4-8

Chopped

Dates: July 24–29 “Chefs, open your baskets!” This week at Camp Meriwether, you will learn how to use what you have on hand to make magic! Each day will have a new set of ingredients that you will use to create something unique and tasty. You will learn cooking basics and apply them to various dishes that you will prepare with your new friends. Get ready to use your imagination and skills to make something new and exciting to eat. You will also enjoy other camp activities like swimming, canoeing and more! Badge Connection: Simple Meals, New Cuisines, or Locavore Fee: $720

Grades: 4-8

Night Owl Detective

Dates: July 10–15 Are you a super sleuth? Is night your time to come alive? If you are a night owl and modern-day detective who needs their next big mystery to solve, then Meriwether is the place for you! Whether it is sleeping in a tent, cooking smores by a campfire, solving mysteries or talking in code with new friends, this week will be packed with amazing opportunities that allow you to explore the mystery and magic of Camp Meriwether after sunset. Badge Connection: Detective, Special Agent or Night Owl Fee: $720

Grades: 4-8

Star Search

Dates: June 26–July 1 Calling all future stars! If you love to act, sing, play and have a good time, then this week is for you! You will learn news broadcasting (and will deliver morning announcements), film some unique and creative commercials all about Meriwether and get to show the camp some of your acting skills at the end of the week with a short play! You will also have time to go swimming, learn archery and so many other fun camp activities while at camp this week. Badge Connection: Playing in the Past or Public Speaking Fee: $720

LEADERSHIP Grades: 4-8

Top Chef

Dates: June 19–24 Calling all aspiring chefs! During this week at Camp Meriwether, you will learn many new skills to impress your family and friends! We will explore some of your favorite meals and learn some new ones from around the world! You will learn both indoor and outdoor cooking skills and receive a recipe box at the end of camp to make sure you can go home and impress everyone with your new culinary skills. Get ready to eat and have fun with new friends at camp. You will also enjoy other camp activities like arts and crafts, hiking, swimming and more! Badge Connection: Simple Meals, New Cuisines, or Locavore Fee: $720

Grades: 6-8

Future Leaders-in-Training (FLIT)

Dates: July 10–15 Do you love working with others? Are you interested in learning to inspire and motivate your peers to take action? Are you a FLIT (Future Leader In Training)? Explore the basics of communication, problem-solving, decision making and planning in groups. Learn techniques for working with peers, and improve your leadership skills in this first step of our leadership development training program. Earn your Babysitter Badge and official Babysitter’s certification while you practice your leadership skills at camp! This camp is a great first step to see if you are interested in becoming a CIT and future counselor at camp! Badge Connection: Babysitter and Babysitter Certificate Fee: $720

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LEADERSHIP Grades: 9-11

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I)

Dates: July 17-29 | 2 weeks Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership shine! Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) is the cornerstone of our camp leadership program. This training is a two-week sleepaway experience for girls entering 9th-11th grades. The CIT I camp is an intensive introduction to youth development, counseling, teaching and leadership skills. In CIT I, participants will learn and practice skills needed to be positive and supportive mentors to younger girls while contributing to an empowering and inclusive community experience. The CIT I camp provides participants with a balance of new knowledge, theory and ample opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive, mentoring environment! Badge Connection: CIT I Pin | Fee: $1,445

LEADERSHIP Grades: 9–11

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) with Horses

Dates: July 17-29 | 2 weeks Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership shine! Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) with Horses is the cornerstone of our camp leadership program, with the added option to have daily time in the barn and riding lessons. This training is a two-week sleepaway experience for girls entering 9th-11th grades. CIT I camp is an introduction to youth development, mentorship and leadership skills. In CIT I, participants will learn and practice skills needed to be positive and supportive mentors to younger girls while contributing to an empowering and inclusive camp community experience. CIT I camp provides participants with opportunities to practice leadership skills and be a role model that younger campers admire! Badge Connection: CIT I Pin | Fee: $2,035

LEADERSHIP Grades: 11-12 Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) Dates: June 19–July 1 | 2 weeks Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership light shine! Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) is the natural progression for those successful in the CIT I experience. This two-week sleepaway program is for girls entering 11th-12th grades and who have successfully completed CIT I. It allows participants to move their leadership skills to the next level. With a strong focus on furthering skills in mentoring, program experiences and counseling younger girls, the CIT II level adds knowledge and practical experience in the critical areas of team dynamics, project management, leadership and followership when working with peers. The CIT II camp participants may become certified or receive instructor training in a specialty program area, with options including archery, lifeguarding, paddling and facilitating belayed rope experiences. The CIT II camp delivers the skills to transform participants beyond being strong youth leaders; they become vital members of a mission-focused team and community. Badge Connection: CIT II Pin | Fee: $1,445

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LEADERSHIP Grades: 11-12 Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) / Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) Dates: June 19–July 1 | 2 weeks Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership light shine! Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) is the natural progression for those successful in the CIT I experience. This two-week sleepaway program is for girls entering 11th-12th grades and who have successfully completed CIT I and have previous summer camp riding experience. You’ll receive advanced CIT training and mentorship while wrangling in your equestrian leadership skills. Develop program and youth leadership skills while also assisting with beginning riding lessons for campers and learning more about horseback riding program operations and management. You’ll also help saddle, groom, feed and care for the horses. Participants receive a daily riding lesson and will be at the barn most of the day! Badge Connection: CIT II Pin | Fee: $2,035


Camp Misty Mountain Home to High Adventure Camp Misty Mountain is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true! This Girl Scout property is nestled against the Appalachian Mountains on 1,000 acres of lake front, open meadows and forests. Girls will explore a wide range of camp activities including hiking, field and nature games, archery, climbing, swimming, sailing, kayaking, and more at this hub for high adventure activities. Camp Misty Mountain is open to grades 4-12 including Girl Scouts who are Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Grades for summer camp are based on camper’s Fall 2022 school grade.

KEY FOR CHART: 2 = Juniors 2 = Cadettes 2 = Seniors 3 = Ambassadors GRADE

FEE

WEEK 1 JUNE 5-10

WEEK 2 JUNE 12-17

WEEK 3 JUNE 19-24

WEEK 4 JUNE 26JULY 1

Classic Camp

4-8

$660

22

22

22

22

Classic Camp with Ponies

4-8

$955

22

22

22

22

Star Spangled Mini Camp

4-8

$440

22

Star Spangled Mini Camp with Ponies

4-8

$640

22

All Geared Up!

6-8

$720

Aquatic Adventure

6-8

$1,565

Case: Unsolved

6-8

$720

Make A Splash

6-12

$720

Night Owls

6-8

$720

Outdoor Art Adventures

6-8

$720

2

Ropin’ & Racin’

6-8

$1,015

2

Ultimate Survivor

6-8

$720

2

Hit The Trail

6-12

$720

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2

Overnight Horse Trail

6-12

$1,015

2

2

Natural Horsemanship

7-10

$2,035

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I)

9 - 11

$1,445

23

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) with Horses

9-11

$2,035

23

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

11-12

$1,445

3

Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) / Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

11-12

$2,035

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CAMP PROGRAMS

WEEK 5 WEEK 6 JULY JULY 5-8 10-15

WEEK 7 JULY 17-22

WEEK 8 JULY 24-29

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LEADERSHIP

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Grades: 4-8

Classic Camp

Grades: 4-8

Star Spangled Mini Camp

Dates: June 5–10, June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26–July 1, July 10–15, July 17-22, July 24-29 Classic Camp is for campers who want to experience all that camp has to offer! Classic Camp days are filled with activity choices and new experiences. You will have the opportunity to build skills in paddling, archery, swimming, climbing, visual and performing arts, learn about the environment and outdoor skills, practice problem-solving in groups, dance, sing and experience the best parts of summer camp! Girls will build long-lasting friendships as they are involved in teambuilding, problem-solving and skill-building activities throughout the week. Campers experience new adventures and will be encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as they find their home away from home in the magic of Camp Misty Mountain.

Dates: July 5–8

Badge Connection: Each week, campers will choose their badges at camp and include options for developing Outdoor, STEM, Art, Health and Life Skills. | Fee: $660

Badge Connection: Each week, campers will choose their badges at camp and include options for developing Outdoor, STEM, Art, Health and Life Skills. | Fee: $440

Grades: 4-8

Classic Camp with Ponies

Dates: June 5–10, June 12–17, June 19–24, June 26–July 1, July 10–15, July 17-22, July 24-29 Do you love horses? Classic Camp with Ponies is for any camper who loves horses and wants to spend time at the barn while also enjoying the diversity of the Classic Camp experience. Riding skills are assessed by staff before campers are placed in groups based on riding levels. Participants spend either the morning or afternoon in the barn practicing their riding skills and developing “Horse Smarts” through horsemanship lessons. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities to fill the rest of their awesome, fun-filled week. Campers build lasting friendships, try new adventures and are encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as they find their home away from home in the magic of Camp Misty Mountain! Badge Connection: Each week, each age group will earn one badge in Outdoor, STEM, Life Skills or Entrepreneurship. | Fee: $955

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Star Spangled Mini Camp is for campers who want to experience all that camp has to offer when you do not have a full week to spend at camp! Star Spangled Mini Camp days are filled with activity choices and new experiences. You will have the opportunity to build skills in paddling, archery, swimming, climbing, visual and performing arts, learn about the environment and outdoor skills, practice problem-solving in groups, dance, sing and experience the best parts of summer camp! Girls will build long-lasting friendships as they are involved in team building, problem-solving and skill-building activities throughout her time at camp. Campers experience new adventures and will be encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as they find their home away from home in the magic of Camp Misty Mountain.

Grades: 4-8

Star Spangled Mini Camp with Ponies

Dates: July 5–8 Do you love horses but don’t have time for a full week of camp? Star Spangled Mini Camp with Ponies is for any camper who loves horses and wants to spend time at the barn while also enjoying the diversity of the Classic Camp experience. Riding skills are assessed by staff before campers are placed in groups based on riding levels. Participants spend either the morning or afternoon in the barn practicing their riding skills and developing “Horse Smarts” through horsemanship lessons. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities to fill the rest of their awesome, fun-filled time at camp. Campers build lasting friendships, try new adventures and are encouraged to have thirty seconds of courage each day as they find their home away from home in the magic of Camp Misty Mountain! Badge Connection: Each week, each age group will earn one badge in Outdoor, STEM, Life Skills or Entrepreneurship. | Fee: $640


Grades: 6–8

All Geared Up!

Dates: June 26–July 1

Grades: 6–8

Outdoor Art Adventures

Gear up one of our mountain bikes for an adventure! Learn to mountain bike with a focus on safety, bike maintenance and techniques! We’ll have time between practicing, learning and making sure our gear is ready to have fun with our usual camp activities. We’ll go on a trail day trip to start us on our mountain biking journeys for years to come.

Dates: June 12–17 Bring out your natural artist. This camp focuses on the arts through nature. Work with nature photography, experiment with nature sounds and tie-dye using natural pigments. Have fun doing nature-inspired crafts and activities while still enjoying your favorite camp activities. Your group will decide together on other arts to explore, including music and dance!

Badge Connection: Trailblazing | Fee: $720

Badge Connection: Outdoor Art Apprentice | Fee: $720

Grades: 6–8

Grades: 6–8

Aquatic Adventure

Ropin’ & Racin’

Dates: July 10–22 (2-weeks)

Dates: June 12–17, July 24-29

Do you love paddling? Practice canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing and improve your form. Enjoy a scenic canoe to a remote lunch spot on the lake. Work towards being a primitive camper as you get ready to do a three-day, twonight trip down the Etowah River to put your camping and paddling skills to the test. Between paddles, enjoy all of your favorite camp activities!

Howdy! Welcome to the Misty Mountain Rodeo. Practice barrel racing, pole bending and roping skills to become the ultimate wrangler. Campers will spend mornings and afternoons in the barn learning the barrel pattern, pole bending pattern and roping a calf dummy. At the end of the week, they will put on their very own rodeo to show off their new skills. Campers will also learn about competition and good sportsmanship. This horse-based camping experience is tailored for Intermediate and Advanced Riders working on trotting or cantering. You are ready for this session when you can independently halt, steer at the walk and trot on the rail in good control.

Badge Connection: Good Sportsmanship | Fee: $1,565

Grades: 6–8

Case: Unsolved

Dates: June 12–17 There’s a mystery to solve at camp! Do you think you can find out who did it? Learn about codebreaking, fingerprints, DNA and how to interview a suspect as you follow the clues to the culprit of the mystery at camp. When you are not learning about crime-solving, you’ll still get to enjoy all the fun of Classic Camp!

Badge Connection: Good Sportsmanship | Fee: $1,015

Badge Connection: Special Agent | Fee: $720

Grades: 6–12

Make A Splash

Dates: July 10–15 for Grades 6-8 July 17-22 for Grades 9-12 Ready to explore the lake at camp? Experiment with the different ways to explore Lake Marvin! Have the chance to swim in the lake, canoe to a remote lunch spot, race your friends in kayaks and try your hand at sailing. You will also get a chance to explore the water itself by taking a hike to see the life that lives in the lake. Badge Connection: Good Sportsmanship or Paddling and Water | Fee: $720

Grades: 6–8

Night Owls

Dates: June 5–10, July 24-29 Do you want to stay up late and explore nature at night? Yes, we will let you sleep in, but once we get up, we will have a blast canoeing, crafting and perfecting our archery skills. In the evenings, we will enjoy nighttime activities like night hikes, a glow party and campfires. We will also get out the telescopes and explore the night sky, camp out under the stars and check out what happens at camp while most of the world is asleep! Badge Connection: Night Owl | Fee: $720

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Grades: 6–8

Ultimate Survivor

Grades: 7–10

Natural Horsemanship

Dates: June 19–24, July 24-29

Dates: June 19–July 1 (2-weeks)

Join us as we take our camping skills to the next level! You will spend the week improving upon your skills for firebuilding, outdoor cooking, orienteering, mapping, hiking, whittling, campsite set-up, shelter building and more. Once you’ve developed your skills, you and your group will move to a primitive camping site to put your skills to the test. Build your own tree bed to sleep under the stars. While away from your campsites, you will be able to experience “camptivities” such as swimming, boating, drama and so much more!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to train a horse? Well, this is the camp for you! This two-week session will have campers in the barn for mornings and afternoons (for a total of 5 hours!) learning good communication skills with horses. Riders will learn about the tools we use at Camp Misty Mountain to talk with our horses, read horse body language and discover “horsenalities.” You will also take those new skills learned on the ground and transfer them into the saddle. This session will also cover ethical leadership skills, animal empathy and help campers work towards their Voice for Animals Badge!

Badge Connection: Eco Trekker | Fee: $720

Grades: 6–12 Hit The Trail

Badge Connection: Animal Helpers or Voice for Animals | Fee: $2,035

Dates: June 19–24 for Grades 9-12 June 26-July 1 for Grades 6-8 Ready to step onto the trail for new adventures? Let’s learn how to prepare food to carry with us for the night, purify our water and cook on a backpacking stove. Once we have learned our skills, let’s put them into action with a one-night trip to the Pocket under the stars in a meadow on the other side of camp! Campers still get to have the fun experiences of camp as they start making strides toward backpacking and adventure camping. Badge Connection: Primitive Camper | Fee: $720

Grades: 6–12

Overnight Horse Trail

Dates: June 5–10, June 19–24, June 26–July 1, July 24-29 for Grades 6-8 June 12-17, July 10-15, July 17-22 for Grades 9-12 Welcome to the ultimate trail challenge! Did you know that Misty Mountain has over 1,000 acres of forest? Nestled deep in these acres are many miles of trails suited for our horses and ready for you to explore. Spend every day, and even a night, out on the trail. We will learn how to do some Equestrian First Aid, spot and avoid trail dangers and the ins and outs of packing a saddlebag. Advance your equestrian skills in riding and groundwork along with your camping skills, too! This horse-based camping experience is tailored for intermediate and advanced riders working on trotting or cantering. You are ready for this session when you can independently halt, steer at the walk and trot on the rail in good control. In this program, you will kick off your week in screened cabins. Cabins are weatherproof with screened windows to allow for a cooling breeze and to keep bugs out! Campers will have access to hot showers and flush toilets located in an area nearby. Badge Connection: Primitive Camper or Adventure Camper and work towards Ultimate Recreation Challenge | Fee: $1,015

LEADERSHIP Grades: 9–11

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I)

Dates: July 10–22 | 2-weeks Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership shine! Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) is the cornerstone of our camp leadership program. This training is a two-week sleepaway experience for girls entering 9th-11th grades. CIT I camp is an introduction to youth development,mentorship and leadership skills. In CIT I, participants will learn and practice skills needed to be positive and supportive mentors to younger girls while contributing to an empowering and inclusive camp community experience. CIT I camp provides participants with opportunities to practice leadership skills and be a role model that younger campers admire! Badge Connection: CIT I Pin | Fee: $1,445

Grades: 9–11

LEADERSHIP Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) with Horses

Dates: July 10–22 | 2-weeks Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership shine! Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) with Horses is the cornerstone of our camp leadership program, with the added option to have daily time in the barn and riding lessons. This training is a two-week sleepaway experience for girls entering 9th-11th grades. CIT I camp is an introduction to youth development, mentorship and leadership skills. In CIT I, participants will learn and practice skills needed to be positive and supportive mentors to younger girls while contributing to an empowering and inclusive camp community experience. CIT I camp provides participants with opportunities to practice leadership skills and be a role model that younger campers admire! Badge Connection: CIT I Pin | Fee: $2,035

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LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP Grades 11–12

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

Dates: June 19–July 1 (2-weeks) Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership light shine! This two-week sleepaway program is for girls entering 11th-12th grades and who have successfully completed CIT I. It allows participants to move their leadership skills to the next level. With a strong focus on furthering skills in mentoring, program experiences and counseling younger girls, the CIT II level adds knowledge and practical experience in the critical areas of team dynamics, project management, leadership and followership when working with peers. CIT II camp participants may become certified or receive instructor training in a specialty program area, with options including archery, lifeguarding, paddling and facilitating belayed rope experiences. The CIT II camp delivers the skills to transform participants beyond being strong youth leaders; they become vital members of a mission-focused team and camp community.

Grades 11–12

Wrangler-in-Training / Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

Dates: June 19–July 1 (2-weeks) Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership light shine! Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) is the natural progression for those successful in the CIT I experience. This two-week sleepaway program is for girls entering 11th-12th grades and who have successfully completed CIT I and have previous summer camp riding experience. You’ll receive advanced CIT training and mentorship while wrangling in your equestrian leadership skills. Develop program and youth leadership skills while also assisting with beginning riding lessons for campers and learning more about horseback riding program operations and management. You’ll also help saddle, groom, feed and care for the horses. Participants receive a daily riding lesson and will be at the barn most of the day! Badge Connection: CIT II Pin | Fee: $2,035

Badge Connection: CIT II Pin | Fee: $1,445

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Camp Timber Ridge Home to “Camp Magic” and Beloved Camp Traditions Located just outside Metro Atlanta on 280 acres, Timber Ridge has been a magical spot for generations of Girl Scouts for close to 100 years. From the camp’s pristine lake and swimming pool, to the archery range and extensive challenge course, and the new STEM and Design labs, Timber Ridge is the hub for “camp magic” with deep traditions and a future focus that keeps girls coming back week after week and year after year. Timber Ridge is the Council’s Day Camp with an optional sleepover experience available one day a week. Timber Ridge has enough variety to keep her busy all summer and to keep her coming home with new stories each week she attends! Camp Timber Ridge is open to girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Grades for summer camp are based on camper’s Fall 2022 school grade.

KEY FOR CHART: 2 = Daisies 2 = Brownies DAY CAMP PROGRAM

GRADE

PRICE

Classic Camp

K-8

$275

Classic Mini Camp

K-8

$220

Brownie Baker

2-3

$325

Brownie Change It Up

2-3

$325

Brownie Nature Observer

2-3

$325

Brownie Quest

2-3

$325

Brownie Science Explorer

2-3

$325

Junior Aquatic Scientist

4-5

$325

Junior Chef

4-5

$325

Junior Entertainment Whirlwind

4-5

$325

Junior High Adventure

4-5

$435

Junior Runway Dazzler

4-5

$325

Atlanta Tourist

4-8

$435

Cadette Adrenaline Seeker

6-8

$435

Cadette Advanced Chef

6-8

$325

Cadette Babysitters Club

6-8

$325

Cadette Special Agent

6-8

$435

Urban Adventure

6-10

$435

Program Aide

6-8

$325

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I)

9-11

$550

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)

11-12

$550

2 = Juniors 2 = Cadettes WEEK A JUNE 6-10

WEEK B JUNE 13-17

WEEK C JUNE 20-24

2 = Seniors

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WEEK E JULY 5-8

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3 = Ambassadors

WEEK F JULY 11-15

WEEK G JULY 18-22

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Weekly Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Classic Camp | Grades: K–8 Dates: June 6–10, June 13–17, June 20–24, June 27–July 1, July 11–15, July 18-22, July 25-29 It’s all about hanging out with friends and doing your favorite camp activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, crafts, scavenger hunts, STEM and learning about the great outdoors. Girls will get to shape their camp experience with their group as they build friendships and experience the magic of camp. Groups will be created based on Girl Scout levels, and activities will be progressive. Badge Connection: Girls may complete one badge per week in STEM, life skills, or outdoor skills. | Fee: $275

Week A Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Brownie Nature Observer | Grades: 2–3 Dates: June 6–10 From plants and spiderwebs to a robin’s song, take a close look at nature, track what you see and use it as inspiration for your art projects! Girls will go on a scavenger hunt to observe nature and then use graphs to interpret what they saw. They’ll also use leaves and spiderwebs to explore patterns in nature. Girls will even create a dramatic production based on the birds of Camp Timber Ridge! They will round out their week at camp with swimming, canoeing, archery, and more! Badge Connection: Math in Nature I and Shapes in Nature | Fee: $325

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Junior Entertainment Whirlwind | Grades: 4–5 Dates: June 6–10 Prepare for a whirlwind week of excitement in the world of entertainment technology! Girls will learn about different types of entertainment technology by animating their artwork, learning about video game development and special effects, and creating their own soundtracks. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, canoes, kayaks, swimming, a challenge course and so much more!

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Cadette Special Agent | Grades: 6–8 Dates: June 6–10 Pull out your magnifying glass and follow the clues this week as you step into the world of a secret agent! Girls will spend the week practicing investigation techniques, learning how to read body language and solving mysteries. Girls will create their own escape room and visit an offsite room! They will round out their week at camp with archery, canoe/kayaks, swimming, challenge course, and so much more! Badge Connection: Special Agent | Fee: $435

Week B Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Brownie Science Explorer | Grades: 2–3 Dates: June 13–17 Explore the world of STEM by becoming an outdoor scientist! Girls will test their kitchen chemist skills as they see what floats, make salt and pepper dance, and create their own ice cream. Girls will also explore the three states of matter and try out different bubbling experiments. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, canoes, kayaks, swimming, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Home Scientist | Fee: $325

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Junior Chef | Grades: 4–5 Dates: June 13–17 Step into the kitchen this week as you learn what it takes to be a master chef. Girls will spend the week developing their own menu, practicing their shopping skills and preparing their meals! Campers will learn about a career as a chef and different culinary skills as they earn their Simple Meals Badge. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, swimming, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Simple Meals | Fee: $325

Badge Connection: Entertainment Technology | Fee: $325

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Week B Day Camp

Week C Day Camp

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Cadette Adrenaline Seeker | Grades: 6–8

Brownie Change It Up | Grades: 2–3

Dates: June 13–17 Grab your helmet and harness, and join us in the trees! Girls will experience a week of high adventure at camp. They’ll get to progress from ground elements to our 40-foot tall zipline, shoot targets at archery and play on four different watercrafts at our lake. The girls will also head off-site to float down the Chattahoochee and zip through the trees! They will round out their week at camp with art, robotics, the design lab and so much more!

Dates: June 20–24 It’s time to look at the world in a new light! Join us this week to explore new and creative solutions to everyday problems. Girls will take the week to design a new product that solves a problem they have noticed in their community. They’ll get to take it from blueprint to physical prototype and even use tools from our Design Lab. At the end of the week, girls will create their own pitch to show off their creation. When not designing a new world, girls will experience art, archery, canoes, kayaks, swimming, a challenge course and so much more!

Badge Connection: Archery | Fee: $435

Badge Connection: Budding Entrepreneur | Fee: $325

Week B & C Day Camp

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Atlanta Tourist | Grades: 4–8

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) Day | Grades: 11–12 Dates: June 13–24 (2-weeks) Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership light shine! Counselor In Training II (CIT II) is the natural progression for those successful in the CIT I experience. This two-week day camp program engages participants in moving to the next level of leadership. With a strong focus on furthering skills in mentoring, program experiences and counseling younger girls, the CIT II level adds knowledge and practical experience in the critical areas of team dynamics, project management, leadership and followership when working with peers. The CIT II day camp delivers the skills to move participants beyond strong youth leaders to become vital members of a mission-focused team and community. Badge Connection: CIT II Pin | Fee: $550

Dates: June 20–24 Grab your camera and stay with your tour guide as you explore all Atlanta has to offer! Girls will spend the week taking day trips to classic Atlanta hotspots like the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the World of Coke, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. When you’re not out sightseeing, you will experience as many classic camp activities as we can squeeze in! Badge Connection: Juniors: Animal Habitats and Cadettes: Animal Helpers | Fee: $435

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Cadette Advanced Chef | Grades: 6–8 Dates: June 20–24 Whip up a whole delicious menu this week as you try out new dishes and create recipes of your own! Girls will spend the week making dishes from around the world and creating their own menu to share with their group. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, canoes, kayaks, swimming, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: New Cuisines | Fee: $325

Week D Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Brownie Quest | Grades: 2–3 Dates: June 27–July 1 Join us for a fun and exciting quest this week! Girls will spend the week working through the Brownie Quest Journey. They’ll get to practice taking care of the environment, learn new skills to help others and create games with new friends. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Journey: Brownie Quest | Fee: $325

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e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Junior Aquatic Scientist | Grades: 4–5 Dates: June 27–July 1 Splash into summer! Girls will spend their week trying out paddleboards, building new skills in canoes and going stomping through the camp creek, all while performing different experiments to become Citizen Scientists. When not exploring all the water sources camp has to offer, girls will experience art, archery, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Journey: Think Like a Citizen Scientist | Fee: $325

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Junior Runway Dazzler | Frades: 4–5 Dates: July 11–15 Step onto the runway this week! Girls will discover their creative side as they work with new materials and face design challenges using newspaper, metals and reused materials! Try your hand at creating jewelry inspired by other cultures with different mediums. Then show off your designs to the rest of camp on Friday with a fashion show. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Jeweler | Fee: $325

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Program Aide | Grades: 6–8 Dates: June 27–July 1 Step into a leadership role this week as you work to earn your Program Aide Pin and LIA Award! Girls will spend the week sharing their organizational skills, demonstrating their special talents and teaching Brownies something important from their Journey. They will spend time learning leadership skills, experiencing camp activities while learning how to lead them and spending time helping girls learn new skills. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, swimming, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: One LIA Award and progress towards Program Aide Pin | Fee: $325

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Urban Adventure | Grades: 6–10 Dates: July 11–15 Jump onto the beltline and explore all that Atlanta has to offer! Girls will spend the week on their own urban adventure in and around the city of Atlanta. They’ll get to plan their own “foodie” tour, shoot the Hooch and go to one of Atlanta’s many climbing gyms. To cap off the week, girls will head to a yoga studio for a class of goat yoga! When not exploring the city, you will experience as many Classic Camp activities as we can squeeze in! Badge Connection: N/A

| Fee: $435

Week E Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Classic Mini Camp | Grades: K-8 Dates: July 5-8 It’s all about hanging out with friends and doing your favorite camp activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, crafts, scavenger hunts, STEM and learning about the great outdoors. Girls will get to shape their camp experience with their group as they build friendships and experience the magic of camp. Groups will be created based on Girl Scout levels, and activities will be progressive. Badge Connection: Girls may complete one badge per week in STEM, life skills, or outdoor skills | Fee: $220

Week F Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Brownie Baker | Grades: 2–3 Dates: July 11–15 Grab your whisk and put on your chef’s hat! Girls will learn to make savory snacks, bake something sweet, and prepare a snack that gives them the energy to play. They will put their own unique twists on snacks and even try out cooking over a campfire. They will round out their week at camp with art, archery, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Snacks | Fee: $325

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Week F & G Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) | Grades: 9-11 Dates: July 11–22 (2-weeks) Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives YOU the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let your leadership shine! Counselor In Training I (CIT I) is the cornerstone of our camp leadership program. This two-week day camp experience is an intensive introduction to counseling, teaching and leadership skills. In CIT I, participants will learn and practice skills needed to be positive and supportive mentors to younger girls while contributing to an empowering and inclusive community experience. The CIT I camp provides participants with a balance of new knowledge, theory and ample opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive, mentoring environment! Badge Connection: CIT I Pin | Fee: $550

Week G Day Camp e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Brownie Change It Up | Grades: 2–3 Dates: July 18–22 It’s time to look at the world in a new light! Join us this week to explore new and creative solutions to everyday problems. Girls will take the week to design a new product that solves a problem they have noticed in their community. They’ll get to take it from blueprint to physical prototype and even use tools from our Design Lab. At the end of the week, girls will create their own pitch to show off their creation. When not designing a new world, girls will experience art, archery, canoes, kayaks, swimming, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Budding Entrepreneur | Fee: $325

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Junior High Adventure | Grades: 4–5 Dates: July 18–22 Get in touch with your courageous side! Spend a week doing all things adventurous, such as water sports, a challenge course and archery in a small group setting. Girls will focus on the Leave No Trace Principles as they earn the Eco Camper Badge. Once they’ve mastered our onsite zipline, girls will head out to zip through the trees at Banning Mills. They will round out their week at camp with art, swimming, robotics and so much more! Badge Connection: Eco Camper | Fee: $435

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Cadette Babysitters Club | Grades: 6–8 Dates: July 18–22 Join the club this week as you learn the skills to become the best babysitter possible. Girls will spend the week learning about how kids develop, preparing for unexpected challenges and getting hands-on experience by helping to lead activities. They will round out their week at camp with archery, art, swimming, a challenge course and so much more! Badge Connection: Babysitter | Fee: $325

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Day Camp Additional


Day Camp Additional Options Option After Care 4:30-6 p.m.

Thursday Cabin Overnight

Thursday Tent Overnight

Age Parameters

Weeks Offered

$50

After Care should be selected if a camper cannot be picked up by 5:15 p.m. Care will be provided until 6:00 p.m. Girls have a rest period and participate in a quiet activity like Legos or board games until their guardian arrives.

K–8th

All Weeks

$60

Is your girl ready to try one night in a cabin with her day camp friends? This sleepover experience is a wonderful opportunity for both first-time and experienced campers. Campers even help cook their dinner! Girls will bring their overnight gear on Thursday morning and check out as normal on Friday afternoon.

2nd–3rd

A,B,C,D,F,G

$60

With this option, campers spend the night with us and enjoy cooking dinner over a campfire, hanging with friends, and drifting to sleep in a platform tent. Girls will bring their overnight gear on Thursday morning and check out as normal on Friday afternoon.

4th–8th

A,B,C,D,F,G

Price

Description

Check In: 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. Check Out: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

NEW this year: Day campers will need to bring a packed lunch to camp each day. Campers will have a climate controlled space to store their lunch in during the day while they are at activities.

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Open House Dates: Camp Meriwether: 2–4 p.m. on February 27, March 27, and April 24 Camp Misty Mountain: 1–4:30 p.m. on February 20, March 6 and April 24 Camp Timber Ridge: 1:30–4 p.m. on February 27, March 27 and April 24

Leadership Programs Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s progressive leadership program gives your camper the skills, experiences, and opportunities to let their leadership shine! Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) is a two-week experience for girls entering 9th-12th grades. The CIT I camp is an intensive introduction to youth development, counseling, teaching, and leadership skills. In CIT I with horses (available at Meriwether and Misty Mountain), they will participate in all the above programs as well as spending time at the barn daily during the week learning horsemanship and taking lessons. Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) is the natural progression for those successful in the CIT I experience. This two-week program is for girls entering 10th-12th grades and who have successfully completed CIT I. With a strong focus on knowledge and practical experience in the critical areas of team dynamics, project management, leadership when working with peers and younger campers and training in a specialty program area. The WIT/CIT II program (available at Meriwether and Misty Mountain) are for those girls who completed CIT I with horses and are ready to learn how to plan, teach and evaluate beginner horseback riding lessons while at camp, as well as increasing their own horsemanship and riding skills daily at the barn. The Leadership program at each of our camps provides participants with a balance of new knowledge, theory, and ample opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive, mentoring environment!

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Dietary Information Day campers at Camp Timber Ridge will need to bring prepared lunches as food will only be provided to campers at overnight camps. Vegetarian options and certain dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please list your camper’s dietary needs and/or allergies during registration. Camp Misty Mountain and Camp Meriwether are pleased to provide food without the following allergens upon request in advance: Peanuts Tree Nuts Shellfish

Fish

Wheat

Milk

Eggs If you have questions regarding multiple allergen-free foods or allergens not listed, please contact the Camp Registration team at camp@gsgatl.org. They will put you in touch with the Camp Director to make sure we can accommodate your camper prior to registration. Overnight camps are unable to accept food from caregivers to prepare for campers while at camp.

Buddies at Camp Campers are welcome to sign up for camp with a friend within one grade of each other and attending the same camp program. If camp buddies are in different grades such as 5th and 6th grade, girls will be placed in the younger camper’s age group. Make sure to list your buddy’s first and last name while completing your registration. Changes cannot be made at camp check in. Buddy Request changes can be made by updating the application or by contacting camp@gsgatl.org. Changes should be made no later than two weeks prior to your camper’s session.


How to Register for Camps General Registration Opens December 1, 2021 Registering is Easy! 1. Visit GirlScoutSummer.com and use our Find a Camp tool to review descriptions of our camp sessions and dates. 2. Choose the session and dates that work best for you. 3. Click register. Before you head over to our camp registration, a few FAQs will appear. 4. Start your camper application and complete your registration. 5. Once your application is complete and you have paid the deposit, you will receive an email confirmation. Check your spam folder if needed. All forms and documents must be turned in 30 days prior to the start of camp.

Payments are easy too! 1. Non-refundable deposits are due per camp session at the time of registration. Day camp sessions have a $25 deposit per session. Sleepaway sessions have a $50 deposit per session. 2. A one time $25 registration fee will be added to each campers registration. If you are attending more than on session or camp you will only be charged this fee once. It is nonrefundable. 3. If you are not currently a registered Girl Scout you must also register and pay the annual $25 membership dues (2021-22). 4. Remaining balance is due 30 days before the start of your session or your registration is subject to cancellation.

Changes and Cancellations To make a change to your camper’s session, please contact camp@gsgatl.org. Changes are made based on availability. Cancellations must be submitted via email to camp@gsgatl.org no later than 30 days before the start date of your camper’s session in order to receive a refund less the deposit. All deposits are non-refundable. The deposit for one-week and two-week overnight sessions is $50. The deposit for day camp sessions is $25. The registration fee of $25 and Girl Scout membership fee are nonrefundable. In the event of illness or the death of an immediate family member, a refund less the registration fee is available with a doctor’s note or documentation. Documentation must be received no later than September 1, 2022.

Payments can be made monthly with no interest! *As we continue to monitor the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in our state, we will be reviewing guidance from medical experts, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the Georgia Department of Public Health, the CDC and the American Camp Association. We recognize the pandemic is a constantly evolving situation and the information will guide our decisions on how we manage the program guidelines and day-to-day activities for the safety of both campers and staff.

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Ways to Pay for Summer Camp Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is committed to helping every girl become a Girl Scout and helping every Girl Scout go camping! We believe that every girl, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to experience camp. Each summer, we enhance the experience for girls and strive to provide quality programming at a reasonable price. Scholarship applicants must be registered as a Girl Scout of Greater Atlanta and registered for a camp session prior to submitting a scholarship application. Your summer camp confirmation email will include a link to the application.

Be a Camp Champion! If you believe that going to camp is a valuable way to increase self-confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of accomplishment, please join us in providing the camp experience to girls who cannot afford it. Make a donation to our Annual Fund by contacting our Fund Development team at annualfund@gsgatl.org. Even a small donation can make a huge difference! Pay forward the transformative power of camp—be a Camp Champion! Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Please consult your tax advisor, as individual situations vary.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program Helps Girls Pay for Camp To redeem your cookie dough for summer camp, follow the instructions to submit cookie dough payment online via the form as instructed in your reward email. If you would like to use cookie dough as payment for your deposit, email us at camp@gsgatl.org after you have submitted your cookie dough payment through the form online so that we can make your camp registration active. 26


Now Hiring! Calling all role models and world changers!

Are you looking for a summer job that will leave you with a sense of empowerment, a positive outlook on life, and skills that will benefit you for years to come? Apply for a summer camp position with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Build skills in leadership, time management, communication, decision making, and problem solving, while having the time of your life at summer camp! You may also have the opportunity to earn certifications in activity areas at camp such as archery, challenge course, lifeguard, etc. If you would like to know more about job opportunities, please contact camp@gsgatl.org or 800.771.1139. Camp staff must be at least 18 years old.

Apply online at Jobs.GirlScoutsATL.org. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

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5601 North Allen Rd | Mableton, GA 30126 GirlScoutsATL.org | 800.771.1139 helpline@gsgatl.org

Are you ready for the best summer ever? CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS

December 1, 2021 GirlScoutSummer.com


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