2022 Camp Guide for Camp NOARK - Girl Scouts | Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas

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Phased camp registration begins!* Camp registration will be done in phases this year. Below are the dates when registration will open for sessions.

March 3 Regular Session Weeks June 12-17 June 12–24 CIT Session

June 12-July 1 March 4 Regular Session Weeks June 19-24 March 7 Regular Session Weeks June 26–July 1 July 6–July 8 March 9 Regular Session Weeks July 10–15 July 17–22

CIT and CSA Session Weeks July 10-22 March 10

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March 6 Camp Open House See more information to the right.

Did you purchase a camp pre-registration spot? Our customer care team will be reaching out to you directly just prior to open registration with information about when and how you can register.

* Thank you for your patience as we begin using a new registration system for camp. Our phased schedule will allow us to manage any hiccups and adjust as we go through the process.

If you have questions or encounter any difficulties when registering, please email: info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.

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Camp Open House Sunday, March 6 3-5pm Tour Camp NOARK and see where your camper will eat, sleep, hike, and play. Take your family on our self-guided walking or driving tour. Meet the Camp Director and visit the Trading Post. Have all your questions answered. $5 per car.

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Take home the official GSUSA badges you earn during your time at camp! Look for an option to add on the badge purchase when you register for camp.

Summer Camp 2022 t-shirt and patch are our gift to each camper every summer!

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Camp NOARK’s 300 acres have been the wilderness home to Girl Scouts since 1967. Living units range from an air-conditioned bunk room to a true wilderness retreat that older girls build themselves.

Campers at NOARK enjoy extensive hiking, target sports, arts and crafts, and a sisterhood in song. NOARK is also home to our equestrian program and all campers will have the opportunity to experience time with our horses.

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Betony “Freedom” Maringer

Luke “Piggy” Dunn

Betony joined Girl Scouts as a Brownie.

As she grew, Camp NOARK became her summer home. With the skills and confidence learned in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Betony studied outdoor recreation at the University of Arkansas, completed a course with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in the Yukon Territory, and worked through many roles at Girl Scout camps in three states. Her personal mission is to create and support a culture of kindness and strength at camp – a culture that encourages healthy risk, self-reflection and the accomplishment of personal goals. Through the resident and off-season camp program, she hopes to help girls and staff recognize their true potential and be part of something larger than themselves.

Luke was involed with Boy Scouts through high school, and earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts. Since that time, Luke has worked for summer camps.

He started at Camp Orr almost eight years ago.

As a camp staffer, he has taught classes on first aid, geocaching, wilderness survival, canoeing, rowing and emergency preparedness. Luke was also the director of the Camp Kia Kima high ropes program. He joined the Girl Scouts - Diamonds team in 2021 and is teaching horseback riding lessons as an equine specialist at NOARK. Luke has an associate of science degree and is working to finish a bachelors in animal science. He hopes to see you out at the barn one day meeting our horse family members!

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We are excited to announce that camp care packages are back and easier than ever to purchase this year!

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Make your mark this summer and surprise your COOL Camper with a camp care package delivery.

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This year’s package includes: r Folding Insulated Lunch Cooler r Magic Message Fan r Rainbow Sock Monkey w/T-shirt r Pocket Size Crazy Snap Plus a few other goodies!

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Keep an eye out during the camp registration process for the opportunity to add a camp care package to your order.

Packages are $40.00

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Orders are due by Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Questions? Email: retail@girlscoutsdiamonds.org Please note that designs on these items are subject to change. Girl Scouts – Diamonds has the right to substitute any items for something of similar or higher value.

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Friendship Lodge: Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors 6th-12th grade (air conditioning, electricity, indoor shower) Entering Grades 6th-8th or 8th+. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors participating in units that travel off site are housed in the Friendship Lodge. This bunk room is climate controlled and has a modern bathroom.

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Enchanted Hollow: Brownies 2nd-3rd grade (outdoor shower and outhouse) Entering grades 2nd-3rd. Brownies live in screened in cabins that sleep 4 campers each.

Counselors are their neighbor in a cabin within the unit.

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Daisy Patch: Juniors and First Year Cadettes 4th-6th grade

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(outdoor shower and outhouse) Entering Grades 4th-6th. Rising Juniors and Cadettes spend up to two weeks at Camp NOARK in open-air platform tents. They will plan cookouts, a night hike, individual daily activities and group projects.

Pooh Corner: Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors 6th-12th grade

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(outdoor shower and outhouse) Entering Grades 6th-8th or 8th+. Rising Cadettes and Seniors+ spend up to two weeks at Camp NOARK in pitch tents and hammocks. They will plan cookouts, overnight adventures on camp, individual daily activities and group projects.

Arbor Dale: grades 7th+

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Entering Grades 7th+. Rising Cadettes and up with a drive for independence and adventure will begin their session at Pooh Corner while they learn the skills and plan for the living unit of their own creation! Experienced campers and adventurous beginners are welcome! Arbor Dale is a signature of the Camp NOARK experience!

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As many know, we have had some changes in our herd with the (planned and positive) retirement of some horses and the addition of others, which has caused a temporary pause of our horse program.

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To allow time to appropriately acclimate the herd into one happy Girl Scout horse family and focus on their training and development, we have made the difficult decision to continue to pause our equine program activities through the summer and will relaunch this program after camp.

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While this means we will be unable to offer horse-specific sessions this summer, our campers will have an opportunity to spend time around the horses, learning about and caring for them.

Our equine program is an integral part of our camp and our council, and we are dedicated to investing in and growing this program in the safest and highest quality way.

We understand and share in the disappointment many of you will feel. Our goal is to ensure the safety of those participating in horse program activities at camp – it is our top priority. We are working behind the scenes every day to strengthen and grow this program into the robust program we need it to be and know it will be for our girls.

We will be back in the saddle soon and we will let you know as soon as our horses are ready for you!

If you have any questions, please email info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.

Did you purchase a pre-registration spot for a horse session?

Members who purchased a pre-registration spot should have received an email outlining details related to transferring to a general session or receiving a refund. If you did not receive the email, please email us.

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$50/pair

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NOARK Extreme (Grades 4-6)

March 3

$500

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CSA River Bound 10

March 3

$550

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CIT 2

March 9

$500

6/12-6/17

Brownie Camp Sampler

March 3

$375

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Junior Camp Sampler (Grades 4-5)

March 3

$375

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Cadette Adventure Camper

March 3

$375

6/19-6/24

Brownie Letter Boxer

March 4

$375

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Junior Outdoor Art Explorer (Grades 4-5)

March 4

$375

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Brownie Trail Adventure

March 7

$375

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Junior Spaced Out! (Grades 4-5)

March 7

$375

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Junior Playing the Past (Grades 4-5)

March 7

$375

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CSA Steel Creek Expedition Trip

March 7

$425

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March 7

$425

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March 7

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Cadette Memes and Zines

March 7

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CSA Day Tripper

March 7

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Camp Aide

March 7

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CSA Arbor Dale

March 9

$500

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March 9

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Brownie Camp Sampler

March 9

$375

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Grow, Cook and Share: Let’s Eat!

March 9

$375

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CSA Destinations: Eureka Springs

March 9

$425

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Brownie Outdoor Art

March 9

$375

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Junior Geocacher (Grades 4-5)

March 9

$375

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CSA Climb On

March 9

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Girl Scouts entering K-1 may attend this half-day event at Camp NOARK with their favorite adult! A colorful sampling of what Camp NOARK has to offer will be yours to choose from.

Make outdoor art, pet a horse, play games in the meadow, hike a trail, join us for dinner and sing songs at our evening campfire before you head home. Participants will receive Camp NOARK’s summer camp 2022 patch.

Resident Campers participate in traditional Girl Scout camp activities like cook outs, flag ceremonies, target sports, hiking, singing, crafts, swimming, and themed events. In addition to these, each session has an age-specific focus.

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Brownie Camp Sampler

Do you love to try EVERYTHING? This session is perfect for you!

Explore all that Camp NOARK has to offer. Each day is a new adventure!

Brownie Letter Boxer

Learn about letterboxing, an amazing adventure game played by people all over the world. To play, you’ll follow clues to find a hidden box with special items inside. When you’ve solved the mystery for yourself you will help create challenges for the rest of Camp NOARK! Earn your Letter Boxer badge.

Brownie Trail Adventure

Join your fellow Brownies in a week of themed hikes, yummy snacks, map and compass reading, outdoor games and lots of silliness. Work together to plan a new destination for our Fairy Hike and share it with the rest of Camp NOARK.

Brownie Outdoor Art

Discover new ways to make art inspired by the outdoors!

Design with nature, be a nature photographer, dance and make music, and share your creations

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with your fellow campers. Earn your Outdoor Art Creator badge.

NOARK Extreme

Set up camp in Daisy Patch while you learn primitive camping skills: woodcraft, hammock pitching, plant and animal identification, star gazing, and compass navigation.

Build your team with our low ropes course and then spend at least one night in a forest home of your own making! Perfect for camp pros and adventurous beginners! Swimming, archery, tie-dye and more? Yes! To the EXTREME! (2 weeks)

Junior Camp Sampler

Make new friends while you sample all that Camp NOARK has to offer! Meet the horses, sing in the dining hall, earn badges, cook out, swim, try archery, star gaze, make tie-dye and more.

Junior Outdoor Art Explorer

Earn the Outdoor Art Explorer badge while you let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create and design different kinds of art. When you’ve earned this badge, you will know how to find the art in nature and create your own outdoor artwork at Camp NOARK.

Junior Spaced OUT

Do the stars call you? Learn about what is visible in your night sky. Learn to use our eVScope telescope, sleep out under the stars, and name your own constellation. Earn the Space Science Investigator badge.

Junior Playing the Past

Earn the Playing the Past badge while you explore what it was like to live in the past. Dream up a character and get ready to live history! Decide who you are, create a costume, experience daily life, have some old-fashioned fun, and become your character! When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how girls of the past lived, worked and played. Maybe you will stay in character while you experience all of Camp NOARK’s activities.

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Junior Let’s Eat!

Grow, cook and share new and favorite foods together. Help with Camp NOARK’s garden, explore new ways to cook in a commercial kitchen, experiment with new recipes, and present your creations to the rest of the Camp NOARK campers! Earn your Gardener and Simple Meals badges.

Junior Geocacher

Earn the Geocacher badge while you find out about geocaching! You’ll search for treasure chests, called “geocaches,” using a device called a GPS receiver as you explore Camp NOARK and create a new cache for others to find.

Cadette Adventure Camper

Earn your Primitive Camper and Archery badges during a fun-filled week of resident camp exploration!

Try out hammock camping, creative campfire cooking, and plan a night to sleep out under the stars!

CSA Steel Creek Expedition

Venture to Steel Creek and experience our national river’s dark sky-certified campground during the new moon.

Learn about astronomy by night and explore the Buffalo National River by day. Earn your Night Owl badge.

CSA Arbor Dale

Do you dream of building your own forest home? Of hammocks, hatchets and cookouts? Begin your two-week adventure in Pooh Corner while you learn the primitive camping skills you’ll need to build Arbor Dale, your new escape in NOARK’s woods. Camp pros and adventurous beginners welcome.

Cadettes earn your Primitive Camper and Trees badges. (2 weeks)

CSA Climb On

Spend time honing your skills at an indoor climbing gym before you head to climb outdoors at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Cadettes earn your Climbing Adventure badge. Seniors earn your Adventure Camper badge.

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CSA River Bound

CSA Destination: Eureka Springs

Make new friends in this mini camp adventure! Sleep in a platform tent, star gaze, cook outdoors, hike, swim, sing and share a skit with the rest of Camp NOARK at our camp fire.

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Would you like to sleep out in the meadow and stargaze? Put up a hammock in your unit? How about a late night campfire and an extra round of dessert? Have you hunted for fairies? Stay up late and sleep in while you earn your Night Owl badge.

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CSA Memes and Zines

Explore the art and craft of zine making! Expert artists will join us for a full day of creation. Make and trade real zines with your fellow campers and learn how you can share your work with the world! Artists and curious beginners welcome.

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Plan your trip to Eureka Springs and set off! Will you focus on the Victorian history? The arts-focused present?

A mix of the two or something new?

Eureka Springs is known for the preserved Victorian buildings of its Historic District, such as the Palace Bath House, Basin Park Hotel and Crescent Hotel, all built around the city’s natural springs. In the nearby hills, soaring Thorncrown Chapel is a striking wood and glass church. To the south, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is home to big cats and bears. Whatever you do is up to you! Earn Outdoor Art Apprentice, Outdoor Art Master, or Outdoor Art Expert badge.

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Visit local art installations at Crystal Bridges and Terra Studios. With your new ideas you will collaborate with our arts and crafts specialist to create an art installation at Camp NOARK for all of camp to visit! Earn your Outdoor Art Apprentice badge.

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Get ready to explore an Arkansas river!

Spend your first week building your paddling skills and your swimming strength before you head out for a 2-day paddling trip. Campers must be comfortable swimming in deep water to participate in this unit. Seniors earn Paddler badge. (2 weeks)

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From your home base of the Friendship Lodge plan and set off on your day of adventure in the Northwest Arkansas area and return to relax in the air conditioning at night! Campers will collaborate to choose their itinerary on check-in day, gather supplies and gear, then head out their first morning at camp for a full day of fun!

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An average day at camp? No such thing! You and your camper podmates will work directly with your counselors to create your ideal schedule while you adventure at Camp NOARK! Here’s an example of what a day at camp might look like:

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Turtle Time Activity Rotations Flag Retiring Ceremony Dinner

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Evening Unit Time

8 pm

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Mail can be dropped off at check-in. You can even leave a letter for each day! If you prefer to mail letters, make sure you mail at least two days ahead.

Campers should pack under parent supervision.

Make sure she knows what she has and where! Also, know campers will re-pack their own bags.

Please let us know if your camper regularly wets the bed, so we are prepared to change the sheets and wash bedding/clothing while girls are out of their living area. We do this very discreetly so other girls won’t know about it.

Send pre-addressed and stamped envelopes.

Postcards work, too!

There are no snacks or sodas for sale in the trading post. Daily snacks are available for all campers at no charge.

Bring separate towels for swimming and showering.

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Relax in your unit with your pod!

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Campers will choose from a variety of activities each day that range from arts and crafts to yoga, games, or time with our horses.

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Each camper will have an opportunity to take part in hiking, STEAM, fire building, cookouts, target sports, and more, based on their age.

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Sisters don’t always make the best buddies!

All campers need a backpack or day bag to carry their gear to their daily activities. Avoid bags with string straps – they can dig into shoulders.

If possible, avoid major medication changes before your camper’s session.

Do not send cell phones. They will be kept in the camp office upon discovery.

We understand your camper may have two buddies she wants to camp with, but due to our evennumbered sets of bunks in housing options, this always leaves one girl out. We allow two or four buddies, but will not accommodate buddy requests of three girls. This is for the inclusion of ALL campers.

Put your camper’s name on everything!

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When girls come to camp, they do more than just have fun! Our camp programming is designed to help girls grow and benefit through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

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Girls have confidence in themselves and their abilities; they form positive identities.

At camp, girls are encouraged to try new activities and practice their skills. Girls have the freedom to choose extra activity rotations to add to their daily schedule.

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Girls take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, and learn from their mistakes.

At camp, our staff instructors are trained to supervise their specialty area and engage girls in healthy risk taking. Girls can try “challenge by choice” in an encouraging, uplifting environment.

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The safety of our Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff is the highest priority at Camp NOARK. Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and the American Camp Association (ACA), we have made changes to the camp operations including:

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Girls develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their feelings directly and resolving conflicts constructively.

In a group living setting like camp, conflict can happen. When it does, our trained counselors discuss any disagreements with girls and help them solve their conflict constructively.

e Small camper groups e Face coverings e Frequent hand washing e Enhanced sanitation and food service protocols Updated Camp and COVID-19 information will be available in the spring. If you have specific questions prior to then, please email info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.

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Girls desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create “action plans” to solve them.

As a part of our group living environment at camp, girls create their own rules for their groups with the guidance of our counselors.

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Girls act ethically, honestly and responsibly, and show concern for others.

At camp, we recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law each morning at flag ceremony and ask girls to consider the Law during conflicts.

Girls learn to share responsibility in keeping their living area clean and assisting in cleaning areas shared by all campers during daily “kapers”.

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r 6 cloth masks + small mesh laundry bag + mask lanyard (we will wash and dry as needed) r 6-8 t-shirts r 1-2 long sleeve shirts – it can get cool at night r 6-8 shorts r 2 summer pajamas r 6-8 pairs of underwear r bras (as needed) r 8-10 pairs of socks r swimsuit r 2 pairs sturdy closed toe and heel shoes (tennis or hiking) r shower shoes (flip-flops allowed in showers only) r hat/bandana r rain jacket or poncho r sandals or shoes that secure to your feet for water crossings (must have back strap or covered heel; no flip-flops)

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laundry bag or empty pillow case shower towels pool/beach towel washcloths soap deodorant shampoo and conditioner toothbrush and toothpaste small caddy or bag for toiletries brush or comb hair bands and clips feminine hygiene products (as needed) lip balm pillow with case fitted twin sheet (and flat if preferred) sleeping bag

camera stationery, pens, stamps journal or book stuffed animal cash or Traditional Diamonds Dollars for Trading Post

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retainers sunscreen flashlight and batteries mess kit water bottle/camelbak insect repellent (for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes) small backpack for daily essentials prescription meds (if needed) inhalers EpiPens glasses or contacts

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candy, gum, any food sandals or crocs jewelry valuables hair dryers/curling irons cell phones or electronics

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Leadership Program Camp Aides will choose a program area of focus and develop their skills as they assist in camp programs. A balance between growth and recreation is important to Camp Aides, so they can expect to have time for planning their own fun as well.

Being a Camp Aide is not a prerequisite to the CIT program.

are held to a high standard o f maturity and have r oles in the planning o f “All-Cam p” activities.

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CIT 2 dig deeper into the ways campers learn and grow, focus on personal development, and work closely within camper units to assist with daily life. Time for rest and fun is part of their camp experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions How will I receive information once I register for camp?

You will receive an email receipt containing a link to a camper information packet including a packing list, forms (including health history), and driving directions. Camper information packets will also be available online for easy access.

Can my camper stay over at Camp NOARK between one-week sessions?

No. In order to create time off for our camp staff while maintaining a health bubble, we will not be offering “Linger Longer” sessions this summer.

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What training does camp staff receive?

The camp staff receives eight days of extensive onsite training prior to the arrival of campers. Training includes First Aid and CPR, safety and risk management, emergency response, activity programming and outdoor skills, how to deal with bullying and homesickness, and much more. Staff who supervise specialized activities have additional training and qualifications.

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I’m Interested in a session, but it’s already full!

What now?

Place your camper on a waiting list for your top choice and enroll in a second session option. Those on waitlists will be notified on April 16 if their first choice is now available. If you register for another session (in addition to a waitlist), you may then transfer all fees to the waitlisted session if a spot is open and you choose to transfer.

Who will be supervising my camper?

Camp staff members are enthusiastic, talented and caring adults, who are selected based on experience, ability to serve as role models, and their genuine desire to work with children. Many have strong Girl Scout backgrounds. The ratio of staff to girls varies with girls’ ages. Younger girls have the greatest ratio of counselors to campers. There are always two adults present with each group.

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Is there a deadline for campership financial assistance?

Yes. Campership applications must be completed by May 1. Applying early is highly encouraged. Click here for complete details on campership financial assistance.

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Who may attend Camp NOARK? Any girl entering grades 2-12 in the fall of 2022 can attend camp. For those not currently registered as a Girl Scout, there is an additional membership fee, payable at the time of camp registration.

What is the deadline to register for camp?

Camp registration opens March 3, is FIRST come, FIRST served, and remains open until all spaces are full. Please note that some sessions fill quicker than others. Early registration is best!

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CIT 1 balance their time at camp between working with younger campers, developing their counseling skills, planning and implementing camp programs, and creating their own fun.

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Camp Aides are rising 9th and 10th graders ,while Counselors in Training (CIT) are rising 11th and 12th graders.

These campers are interested in growing their leadership and camping skills by working closely with our Leadership Director and camp staff.

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Paying for Deposits and Fees A $50 non-refundable deposit per session is due with each registration (deposits may be transferred to a “Second Round Registration” session). The deposit serves as the first payment of the total camp fee.

Deposits may be made online, or by check, cash or money order.

Diamonds Dollars cannot be accepted for the deposit.

All remaining fees must be paid a minimum of two weeks prior to start of camp session.

Refund Policy Cancellations due to potential COVID exposure or symptoms prior to camp will be refunded in full, including deposit.

Refund of camp fees, including Diamonds Dollars, (excluding $50 deposit and membership fee) will be given for cancellations up to 14 days prior to a session’s start date. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior will receive a refund (excluding the deposit) only if accompanied by a doctor’s statement of illness. Camper fees will not be refunded if a camper leaves camp due to homesickness, illness or misconduct. Camper fees will not be refunded if camper arrives with head lice.

Camperships are not refundable.

Diamonds Dollars Diamonds Dollars are earned by participating in the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program. Diamonds Dollars can be applied to any part of the registration, excluding the deposit.

Traditional Diamonds Dollars payments must be made by phone or in person and can also be used on merchandise in the onsite camp store during campers’ sessions.

At this time, we cannot accept payment of Traditional Diamonds Dollars online. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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Camp Financial Aid For Camp What is a “campership”?

Girl Scouts – Diamonds strives to make camp a possibility for all girls; financial difficulties should never be the reason a girl can’t experience the life-changing lessons found at camp. Camp financial aid, or camperships, are offered by Girl Scouts – Diamonds for summer resident camp programs at Camp NOARK on a limited basis.

Camperships are funded by the generosity of our donors, who contribute to our campership fund each year. If your family is interested in donating a campership to make camp a reality for a sister Girl Scout, please visit girlscoutsdiamonds.org/ give or email funddevelopment@ girlscoutsdiamonds.org to donate directly to the campership fund.

How much can we apply for?

Awards are based on available funds from donations, as well as the amount requested by other girls and families. Due to the very limited funds, we encourage girls to consider using their Diamonds Dollars and camp credits earned through the Girl Scout Cookie Program to supplement their campership requests.

First-time applicants may apply for up to 100% of the cost of the camp session, less the $50 deposit; second-time applicants may apply for up to 50% of the cost of the session, less the $50 deposit; thirdtime applicants may apply for up to 25% of the cost of the session, less the $50 deposit. Priority will be given to first-time applicants.

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How do I apply for a campership?

All campership applications must be completed online at the time of registration for each girl and each session. The completed camp registration, campership application and the $50 camp deposit are all required.

When is the deadline to apply?

Campership applications open March 1 with general camp registration and all campership applications are due May 1, 2022. Early submission is highly encouraged!

When will we hear if our family received a campership?

Campership applications are reviewed April 1 (first-time applications only in this round) and after May 1 (all applicants).

Notification letters will be mailed within 10 business days of review.

If a girl receives camperships for multiple sessions, the amount will be distributed equally among sessions. If your girl is selected to receive a campership, we ask that she write a thank you card to the donor(s) who made her camp dream a reality. A return envelope will be included with your award letter for this purpose, please return

by June 1, 2022.

How can I get more information?

Visit girlscoutsdiamonds.org/camp to register for camp (campership application is included within the camp registration process); call 800-632-6894, or email info@ girlscoutsdiamonds.org.

Meet the Staff Camp Map 2022 Sessions

Cookies to

Girl Scouts - Diamonds encourages girls to participate in the Cookie Program to assist in covering camp fees.

We also offer a campership financial assistance program. Girls can earn Diamonds Dollars (formerly known as Cookie Bucks) at each level of boxes sold. Diamonds Dollars earned at each level are cumulative. There are two kinds of Diamonds Dollars to choose during reward selection:

These Diamonds Dollars can be used within Girl Scouts – Diamonds Council for camp, council-sponsored events, annual membership dues, council travel, camp trading post and brick and mortar council shop purchases.

Online Only Diamonds Dollars can only be used to make online shop purchases at girlscoutshop.com and are not eligible for camp fees, trading post merchandise or care package purchases.

Packing for Camp

Online Only

Five Outcomes

Traditional

How much can you earn? $5

300+ boxes

$10

400+ boxes

$15

500+ boxes

$20

600+ boxes

$25

750+ boxes

$35

1000+ boxes

$50

1250+ boxes

$75

1500+boxes

$100

2022+ boxes

+ $275 Camp Voucher

Total Possible Earned

$335 + $275 Camp Voucher*

All Diamonds Dollars earned in the 2020** and 2021 membership year will expire June 30, 2022.

All Diamonds Dollars earned during the 2022 membership year will expire June 30, 2023. *Camp voucher valid only at summer resident camp sessions at Camp NOARK. **Extended due to camp and office closures.

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Cookies to Camp

200+ boxes

Paying for Camp

Amount Earned Leadership Program

Cookies Sold

Daily Schedule

Camp

Camp like a

Scout?

Cookies to Camp

Paying for Camp

Leadership Program

Packing for Camp

Five Outcomes

Daily Schedule

2022 Sessions

Camp Map

Meet the Staff

Are you ready to...

What is the best thing about camp?*

The people I meet.

Bonfires

Swimming

Gaga Ball

Making new friends!

When Hobbit got the spiders out of the tent.

Meeting new friends and trying something new!

Getting to make friends with the other cabins.

Spending 5 days in the wilderness.

*Real responses from real campers Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas 11311 Arcade Drive | Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 800.632.6894 | girlscoutsdiamonds.org | 2022 Camp Guide | girlscoutsdiamonds.org/camp