Camp Pokanoka is located outside of Ottawa, Illinois, on the banks of the Illinois River. There are trails to hike, a creek to walk along, a pool, shower house and a gazebo for stargazing. Spend time doing archery or playing games on the fields. If you’re in grades 1-11 right now, Camp Pokanoka is the perfect place for your summer adventure! Live in a platform tent or open-air cabin (we call them tabins) if you’re in grades 6-12; whether or not you stay in a platform tent or tabin depends on what week you’re at camp. If you’re in grades 2-5, you’ll live in a tabin. You’ll stay with other girls your age; your counselors will be nearby in their own tent or tabin. Swim, play games, cook out, work on craft projects and make lots of new friends! Open house: Sunday May 20, 1-4 p.m. Open house is held rain or shine; walking tours of camp will be available. Arrivals: Sunday, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Mid-week half-week programs, Wednesday 1:30 – 3 p.m. Dismissals: Saturday closing ceremony, 8 a.m. Half-week Tuesday closing ceremony, 6:30 p.m. Half-week Friday closing ceremony, 6:30 p.m.
Girl Scout Brownies (in grades 2-3 next fall)
Brownie Blast Take the reins and plan your week at camp! Do science activities or explore nature. Decide which Brownie Girl Scout badge you want to work on. Lay a trail for others to follow or explore camp on a scavenger hunt. So many possibilities! Fee: $215 Dates: July 8 – 14 Max: 16
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Brownie Sampler (half-week) This three-day session is made especially for you if you’re a first time camper and want to give camp a try! Fee: $110 Dates: Max: 32 June 24 – 26 June 27 – 29 Max: 32 July 15 – 17 Max: 32 Mud Pies Get ready to get your hands dirty while you mix up weird glop, grow crystals and mix bubbles. Discover the fun of science by conducting hands-on experiments! Fee: $215 Dates: July 8 – 14 Max: 16 Outdoor Adventurer Calling all outdoor buffs! Sing lots of songs while we hike, learn to tie knots, play games and discover what animals live at camp while we study nature. Swim, cook out, work on some craft projects and make lots of new friends! Fee: $215 Dates: July 22 – 28 Max: 16 Water Snoopers Discover the Wonders of Water while exploring ways to be a water saver, creek walking and swimming. Grab a net and magnifying glass and see what’s in the creek or pond. Fee: $215 Dates: July 22 – 28 Max: 16
Girl Scout Juniors
(in grades 4-5 next fall) Amazing Chase Trek across camp with your team, overcoming challenges along the way. Will your team be the first to complete the scavenger hunt or will you complete the orienteering course first? Your chase will lead you around camp testing your skills and making new friends. Fee: $215 Dates: July 29 – Aug. 4 Max: 16