Camp Guide 2021 | Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

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N E W B EST FR I E N DS!

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S'more Than a Moment

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WISCONSIN

Camp Juniper Knoll East Troy, WI LAKE CO.

Important Dates to Know:

Vernon Hills Gathering Place Vernon Hills, IL

January Confirm you can login to the registration site or create your account as a new user.

COOK CO. DUPAGE CO.

Camp Greene Wood Woodridge, IL

February 1 Summer camp registration opens at 6 a.m.

March-May Visit a camp open house or attend an outdoor program!

ILLINOIS

Camp Palos Palos Park, IL

June-August Enjoy summer camp programs!

WILL CO.

GRUNDY CO.

KANKAKEE CO.

PORTER CO. LAKE CO.

NEWTON CO.

JASPER CO.

Dear Campers and Families, We missed you this past summer and can’t wait to engage the girls at camp with programs that will have them building lasting memories and having fun outdoors with friends old and new.

Table of Contents PLANNING & BASICS . . . . . . . . . 1-3 LOCATIONS & OPEN HOUSES . . . . 4-9 OUTSIDE OF SUMMER . . . . . . . . . 10 DAY CAMP . . . . . 11-35 RESIDENT CAMP . . 36-66 MORE SUMMER FUN . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69 IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . 70-72

THANK YOU for understanding and supporting the difficult decisions that were made for the health and safety of the girls and our staff. Our camp staff were disappointed that they would not be able to do what they love to do and recognized that girls were going to be disappointed by missing camp. We received many notes and e-mails from families sharing that while their daughter would miss camp, we did the right thing. It was great to have so many campers participate in our virtual summer programs working together to keep our camp community united.

We’re ready to see campers again and we hope that you are ready to send them to camp. We understand that there may be hesitation, and with that in mind, we have been especially thoughtful and intentional on how we are moving forward. You will see some changes in our programming due to our added safety precautions— we have reduced the capacity of girls attending camp each week, modified our group and unit sizes, updated transportation options for day camp, and food service for resident camp. We are committed to accommodating all the girls that want to attend camp and have added more weeks to the summer schedule.

We have always put health and safety first for our campers and will continue to do so with newly added processes. Together we will share the excitement of watching your girl as she challenges herself, connects with other girls, and is mentored by a group of amazing camp staff.

Have fun exploring the 2021 camp experiences. We will see you soon!

REGISTER! . . . . . . . . . 73 Peggy Brothers Assistant Vice President for Camp Programs and Properties

INDIANA

Camp Butternut Springs Valparaiso, IN

May 1 Summer camp paperwork is DUE!

September-December Check out our website for more Girl Scouting and camp opportunities!

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PLANNING & BASICS

Camp is a Community For more than 100 years, Girl Scout camp has brought girls outdoor adventures full of learning, challenge, a whole lot of friendship, and tons of fun. This happens through a community— each girl who comes to camp is welcomed into a group of girls who together can: ●● Discover their ability to better solve problems and overcome challenges. ●● Develop leadership skills, build social bonds, and become team players. ●● Increase their level of overall happiness and gratitude, and care for the environment.

Days playing in the sun (and rain!) and nights singing around a campfire build memories, skills, and friendships that keep girls going strong through the challenges they face when they return to “the real world”.

This happens through three key elements of Girl Scout camp: ●● Supportive relationships with leaders and peers, which are vital sources of security and encouragement. ●● Direct, hands-on experiences that let girls practice improving their skills. ●● Novelty! Girl Scout camp can be a truly unique experience that allows girls to move out of their comfort zone to try new things.

Whether they attend Girl Scout camp for a day, a week, or longer, girls are given first-rate opportunities to learn and explore, expand their horizons, and have unforgettable fun with friends old and new—all under the guidance of caring, trained adults committed to helping them unleash their remarkable leadership potential.

Source: Girl Scout Research Institute (2019).

From Girl Scout Camp to Real-World Champ!

H ELP US MAKE A DI FFERENCE!

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Volunteer with Day Camp!

Day camp needs adult volunteers to help girls build independence, learn new skills, and make new friends as part of the camp community. We are seeking people ages 18+ who can chaperone transportation, spend a week at camp, or teach a special skill.

See page 73 for more information.

Work at Day or Resident Camp!

Camp has a huge impact on girls through a supportive community. Are you up to the challenge to build that community? We are seeking hard-working, positive, enthusiastic, and caring adults ages 18+ to fill counselor and leadership positions at all camp locations. Pass on the word to those you know!

Apply online at girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp-jobs

How Girl Scouting in the Great Outdoors Builds Female Leaders.

New York, NY: GSUSA girlscouts.org/research

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PLANNING & BASICS

Ways To Camp That Are S'more Than a Moment!

Our camp experiences are packed with friendships, adventure, life skills, unforgettable memories, and of course, s’mores! There are so many fun ways to camp. Find the best fit for your camper or family below!

Girl Scout summer camp is open to ALL girls entering grades 1-12, regardless of race, color, nationality, or socioeconomic factors.

Not a registered Girl Scout? Not a problem!

Sign up today and join us at camp to see what Girl Scouting is all about.

No need to be in a troop to participate; see page 71 for more information.

Pick the adventure that is right for you!

TROOP, GROUP, & FAMILY CAMP Camps are open year-round!

In-person programs are offered by season and location. These options offer troops and families an opportunity to join in the fun of the outdoors.

Visit girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp to check-out all year-round camping and program options.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP

A daytime camp experience that runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Girls in grades 4+ can choose to spend a night sleeping over at camp.

An overnight camp experience ranging from a three-day sampler to multiple week programs. Most campers stay for a week at a time, from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening.

Check out all day camp programs on pages 12-31.

Check out all resident camp programs on pages 38-66.

Excited for summer day camp or resident camp?

Attend as an individual!

Camp is a great place to make new friends. We intentionally design our programs and activities to assist girls in meeting and getting to know other campers. (Approximately half of our campers choose to camp this way!)

Go as a buddy pair!

Girls can attend camp with a buddy from their troop or a friend who is not yet a Girl Scout.

A girl may request one buddy when registering for camp; both girls must request each other and be registered for the same program during the same week session. Please note: groups, troops, and multiple buddy requests cannot be accommodated for a non-troop camp program.

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A dichotomous key is a tool used to identify items in the natural world, like figuring out what type of tree is in your backyard or what type of mammal you see on a hike. Use this special camp adventure key below to help you pick the right camp experience for you!

To use this fun tool, read the first question and pick one of the answers below that best fits you! Look for the icon connected to your answer at the end of the row, then find that same icon at the start of another question-that’s the question you will answer next! If you do not see another question with your icon then you have found your camp adventure-just find your icon in the answer key for more information!

START HERE! Do you think you are ready for a summer camp experience that includes playing, singing, and eating in the outdoors?

ANSWER KEY

I’m not sure, but I do want to go outside! . . . . . . . . . . .

For sure! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I’ve been to camp for many years and am ready for the next step! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you had a problem, would you feel comfortable going to an adult who you just met?

TROOP, GROU P, AN D FAM I LY PROGRAMS Try attending a program for you and your troop or family. Check out the details on page 10.

Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes, I would . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Do you like sleepovers?

I am not a big fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Love them! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Are you okay with being away from home for multiple days?

No, I’m not sure about that . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DAY CAMP Try one of our day camp experiences! Find details on pages 11-35.

RESI DENT CAMP Try out one of our resident camp programs! Find details on pages 36-66.

Definitely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Are you ready to be responsible for yourself and your own things? (Brushing your hair and teeth, making your bed...)

I am not ready for that yet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes, I am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I love camp! I think I’m ready to learn how to lead younger girls at camp! (And I’m currently in middle school or older.)

I’m an experienced camper but am not quite old enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I’m an experienced camper but am not ready to lead yet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LEADERSH IP PROGRAMS Try a leadership program at day or resident camp! Check out the details on pages 29-31 and 65-66.

Not sure a bout the a nswer you got? No problem! Ta ke a look at the other outdoor options we have to offer a bove!

I’m ready and interested in leading! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Camp Adventure Dichotomous Key

LOCATIONS & OPEN HOUSES

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Summer Day Camp

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Lau ren “Sprout” Som ogy i Greene Wood Camp Director Contact information: lsomogyi@girlscoutsgcnwi.org; 630-544-5927

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Lauren “Sprout” Somogyi has been in Girl Scouts for 22 years and is a lifetime member. This is Lauren’s fifth year worki ng with the Outdoor Program team and her second year direct ing at Camp Greene Wood. Lauren’s love for the outdoors began at a young age and summer camp helped her learn valuab le skills such as teamwork, perseverance, and independence.

She enjoys sharing her love for the environment with others and hopes to provide positive and fun experiences for girls to develop their own connection and appreciation to the natural world.

Lauren’s Favorite Camp Activity:

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LOCATIONS & OPEN HOUSES

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LOCATIONS & OPEN HOUSES

Camp Juniper Knoll Summer Resident Camp

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Sunday, June 6, 2021 Code: 5870201

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Palos Camp Director Contact information: kroorda@girlscoutsgcnwi.org Kary “Kanga” Roorda has been an eighth-grade science teacher for 14 years and a camp director for 10 years. As a camp er herself at both Girl Scout and church camp, camp has always been somewhere that Kary can be herself and have fun.

She enjoys coming back every summer to provide great exper iences to campers and staff alike. With a master’s degree in scienc e education, Kary loves bringing her science background to camp wherever she can, whether it is taking the campers on a hike or exploding Diet Coke and Mentos.

Kary’s Favorite Camp Song:

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LOCATIONS & OPEN HOUSES

Camp Palos

LOCATIONS & OPEN HOUSES

Vernon Hills Gathering Place Program Center (Summer Day Camp)

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Day Camp Manag er and Vernon Hi lls Camp Director Contact informat ion: kkastenholz@gi rlscoutsgcnwi.o rg; 630-544-5915 Kara “Caribou” Ka stenholz has been a Girl Scout for the past 21 ye ars and this is he r fif th year working on the Ou tdoor Program Te am . She has loved camping fo r as long as she ca n remember and cherishes al l the friends she ha s fo und at camp. Her favorit e things to do at ca m p are walk through the woo ds, sing around th e ca m pfire, and gaze up at the st ars. She is excite d to see campers enjoying the outd oors and always lo ve s hearing about their adve ntures.

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Camp Open Houses

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PLATFORM TENTS ●● Found at Camp Butternut Springs, Camp Greene Wood, Camp Juniper Knoll, Camp Palos, and Camp River Trails ●● Platform tents are sturdy waterproof canvas tents on raised wooden platform.

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●● Capacity: 4 ●● Bed Type: cots

LODGES

RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAM TIP:

The type of lodging for each session will be listed alongside the program dates!

●● Found at Camp Butternut Springs, Camp Greene Wood, Camp Juniper Knoll, Camp Palos, Camp Pokanoka, and Camp River Trails ●● Lodges vary in style, heating, and sleeping accommodations.

Lodges may have bathrooms inside or nearby.

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●● Bed Type: cots, bunk beds, or mattresses on the floor

Smal l Ca bins/Ta bins ●● Found at Camp Butternut Springs, Camp Greene Wood, Camp Pokanoka, and Camp River Trails

Camp Juniper Knoll Yurt

●● Small cabins/tabins are small screened in buildings without electricity that have bathrooms nearby.

DAY CAMP ●● Capacity: 4-8 PROGRAM TIP: ●● Bed Type: cots or bunk beds For Juniors and up wanting

YURTS ●● Found at Camp Greene Wood and Camp Juniper Knoll

to stay for the optional overnight, you will find out where you are sleeping during your session!

●● Yurts are round waterproof canvas structures on a raised base. ●● Capacity: 4-8

Tents p U Pop

●● Bed Type: cots or bunk beds

POP-U P TENTS ●● Found at all camps and can be used at any location! ●● Pop-up tents are small portable tents perfect for off-camp trips and on-camp fun! Many programs include learning how to care for, set up, and take down pop-up tents. ●● Capacity: 3-4

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OUTSIDE OF SUMMER

Girl Scouts Camp Year-Round!

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For Girl Scouts, camping and outdoor experiences are in our D.N.A. Mix and match options for troop outdoor adventures that are the best fit for you and your troop!

TROOP, GROU P, & FAM I LY PROGRAMS

CUSTOM OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

Outdoor programs are facilitated adventures for girls and troops throughout the council—and they happen all year long! Try your hand at a variety of activities: archery, badge work, high adventure, campfires, and more.

If your troop is looking for an outdoor program on a specific day or topic, a custom program is for you! This is a great first step for a troop taking steps toward doing outdoor activities, a troop looking for advanced knowledge on a badge or skill, or for groups looking to coordinate an experience for a larger group, such as a service unit.

●● Programs are age-group specific, with activities and skills focused on that age range. This way, everyone gets an excellent program. ●● Many programs are designed as troop experiences. When adults attend in ratio with their girls, the girls take huge strides in building courage and confidence.

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TROOP CAMPI NG & PROPERTY RENTALS What could be more fun than camping with your troop? Girl Scouts can enjoy outdoor getaways at one of our many camp properties located in the Chicagoland area.

Unlike other events listed in this brochure, you are completely in charge of your experience! Explore camp, pack your day with activities, or just kick back and enjoy quality time with your group.

ADULT OUTDOOR TRAI N I NG In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, we require outdoor training for adults. ●● Outdoor Module I to camp with your troop in a lodge. ●● Outdoor Module II & III to camp in primitive units, build fires, and cook over a fire. ●● Outdoor Module IV to adventure backcountry and build primitive camping skills.

Visit the Gir l Scouts’ Vo lunteer Tool Camp Train Kit (VTK): ed Adult Se ction at girlscoutsg cnwi.org/v tk.

Day Camp

Be sure you can log into the program registration site or create an account before February 1 to make registration as easy as possible.

Please reference page 73 for more information.

Day camp provides an opportunity for your camper to spend time outdoors, make new friends, and create unforgettable summer memories. She will learn valuable outdoor skills, play games in the sun, sing silly camp songs, and practice overcoming challenges. While having fun, she also will continue to develop her courage, confidence and character in a safe environment.

A SAMPLE DAY AT DAY CAMP 8:45 – 9 a.m.

Arrive at camp

●● Camp Greene Wood in Woodridge, IL Camp Director: Lauren Somogyi

9 a.m.

Morning flag ceremony & morning announcements

9:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Camp activities

●● Camp Palos in Palos Park, IL Camp Director: Kary Roorda

12-12:30 p.m.

Lunch

12:30-3 p.m.

More camp activities

3 p.m.

Departure from camp

Thursday after 3 p.m.

Optional overnight for grades 4+!

OUR DAY CAMPS:

●● Vernon Hills Gathering Place in Vernon Hills, IL Camp Director: Kara Kastenholz Day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an optional overnight on Thursday for girls in grades 4+.

The week of July 7-9 is a half week camp option at Greene Wood and Palos, which will run Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will not be an overnight or transportation offered this week.

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DAY CAMP TRANSPORTATION NOTE: Both Greene Wood and Palos offer chartered bus transportation to and from camp. Due to current health and safety practices, Metra train transportation is not available this year for any location.

New bus stops will serve areas previously served by Metra BNSF stops.

View Greene Wood and Palos transportation options on pages 33-34.

TRIP PROGRAM: This program will take an off-site trip.

Camp activities include, but are not limited to, games, crafts, songs, science, and nature exploration.

Girls bring their lunch each day except for when there is a cookout. Lunch times may vary day-byday and unit-by-unit.

Overnighting campers will enjoy a cookout dinner and campfire with songs. Thursday dinner and Friday breakfast and lunch will be provided for those that overnight.

Do you need an earlier drop off or later pick up time for your camper? Additional before-and after-camp programming is offered at Greene Wood and Palos. Options are listed on page 12.

HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM: This program contains an extreme outdoor activity such as backpacking, rock climbing, caving, and more!

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DAY CAMP

Day Camp Registration Opens Feb. 1 at 6 a.m.

DAY CAMP

ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Camp isn’t just for girls! Experience firsthand how a girl develops friendships, skills, and independence at camp! Caregivers and interested adults can chaperone transportation, spend a week at camp with the girls, or teach a special skill.

Fee: Free

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21100

June 21-25

GW-21200

June 28-July 2

GW-21300

BEFORE-CAMP & AFTER-CAMP PROGRAM

July 7-9

GW-21400

July 12-16

GW-21500

July 19-23

GW-21600

July 26-30

GW-21700

August 2-6

GW-21800

ADD ON! This extended camp opportunity includes additional program activities, a light breakfast in the morning session, and a snack in the afternoon.

Caregivers are responsible for dropping off and picking up their girls. No additional transportation is available for before-camp and after-camp programs. Girls must be registered separately for a day camp session.

August 9-13

GW-21900

Fee: $70 for full week programs/ *$50 for half week programs

Contact Lauren Somogyi at lsomogyi@girlscoutsgcnwi.org to learn more.

CAMP PALOS

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21101

June 21-25

GW-21201 GW-21301

DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

June 14-18

PAL-21100

July 7-9*

GW-21401

June 21-25

PAL-21200

July 12-16

GW-21501

June 28-July 2

PAL-21300

July 19-23

GW-21601

July 7-9

PAL-21400

July 26-30

GW-21701

July 12-16

PAL-21500

August 2-6

GW-21801

July 19-23

PAL-21600

August 9-13

GW-21901

July 26-30

PAL-21700

Contact Kary Roorda at kroorda@girlscoutsgcnwi.org to learn more.

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE

Check-In: 7-8:30 a.m. | Check-out: 4-6 p.m.

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21101

June 21-25

PAL-21201 PAL-21301

DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

August 2-6

VH-21100

July 7-9*

PAL-21401

August 9-13

VH-21200

July 12-16

PAL-21501

July 19-23

PAL-21601

July 26-30

PAL-21701

Contact Kara Kastenholz at kkastenholz@girlscoutsgcnwi.org to learn more.

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Check-In: 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Check-out: 4-6 p.m.

Half the days, but not half the fun! Pick the right program based on Girl Scout level then sign up for one of the program codes listed below. Each program code will consist of the same great camp activities during the packed half week session. All participants registered for the same code will be grouped together during the camp week. If you would like to attend one of these programs below with a buddy, make sure to register for the same code.

Determined Daisies (Half Day, Half Week) NEW! Are you ready to step into your first Girl Scout experience? Play games, sing songs, explore nature, and learn about how great it is to be a Girl Scout Daisy! This program runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Transportation is not an option for half-day programs.

Girls will work toward the Buddy Camper badge.

Fee: $60 Grade Level: Entering kindergarten in fall 2021

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Brownie Explorers (Half Week) Enjoy half a week of camp filled with hiking, singing, crafting, and cooking over a campfire! With your group of new Brownie friends, you will explore all the wonders of being in the natural world at camp. Girls will work toward the Making Friends badge.

Fee: $100 Grade Level: Entering grades 2-3 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

July 7-9

GW-21412

DATES

CODE

July 7-9

GW-21413

July 7-9

GW-21402

July 7-9

GW-21414

July 7-9

GW-21403

July 7-9

GW-21415

July 7-9

GW-21416

July 7-9

GW-21417

July 7-9

GW-21418

Daisy Fun and Games (Half Week) Move, groove, and giggle while playing a variety of fun camp games. Play classic games, like tag, and learn many of our treasured camp favorites. Make new friends, sing silly songs, and explore the wonders of camp. Girls will work toward the Buddy Camper badge.

Fee: $100 Grade Level: Entering grade 1 in fall 2021

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 7-9

PAL-21409

July 7-9

PAL-21410

July 7-9

PAL-21411

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

July 7-9

GW-21407

July 7-9

GW-21408

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 7-9

PAL-21403

July 7-9

PAL-21404

July 7-9

PAL-21405

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DAY CAMP ALL AGE PROGRAMS | HALF WEEK

DAY CAMP HALF WEEK PROGRAMS

DAY CAMP ALL AGE PROGRAMS | HALF WEEK

Junior Explosion (Half Week) NEW! Take aim at the archery range, choose and plan your camping experience with games, songs, crafts, hiking, outdoor cooking, and lots of fun! Get ready to make new friends during this half week program. This program does NOT include an overnight. Girls will work toward the Camper badge.

Fee: $100 Grade Level: Entering grades 4-5 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

July 7-9

GW-21429

July 7-9

GW-21430

July 7-9

GW-21431

July 7-9

GW-21432

July 7-9

GW-21433

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 7-9

PAL-21426

DAY CAMP - Daisy

July 7-9

PAL-21427

(Entering grade 1 in fall 2021)

July 7-9

PAL-21428

Amazing Daisies (Half Day) Carefree Cadettes (Half Week) NEW! Ready to have a crazy fun time at camp? Work with your counselors to decide what your week will look like. Want to sit under a tree and make friendship bracelets, shoot bullseyes at the archery range, or even explore all of the hiking trails around camp?

Go for it! The sky’s the limit! This program does NOT include an overnight.

Fee: $100 Grade Level: Entering grades 6-8 in fall 2021

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 7-9

PAL-21438

July 7-9

PAL-21439

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Enjoy your time at camp playing games, singing songs, exploring nature, and learning about how great it is to be a Girl Scout Daisy! This program runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and includes a snack each day. Transportation is not an option for half-day programs. Girls will work toward the Buddy Camper badge.

Fee: $90

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21204

July 26-30

GW-21704

Artistic Adventurers NEW! Put your creativity hat on! Draw, doodle, paint, and design as you explore nature around you.

Campers will make a colorful painting and even create props to use in a short skit! Includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Maker badge.

Fee: $195

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21101

August 9-13

VH-21201

Girls will be introduced to outdoor skills as they have fun in the sun! Make new friends, learn new songs, and even plan a hike. There will be time to learn about nature, make a craft, plan and prepare lunch one day, and have lots of themed fun!

Vernon Hills programs include a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Buddy Camper badge.

Theme: Daisies Can Cook Spend each day working with friends to create delicious snacks.

Fee: $190

CAMP GREENE WOOD

Theme: Nature Cat NEW! Join the Nature Cat crew and explore nature around you.

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21105

DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

GW-21305

June 14-18

GW-21110

July 19-23

GW-21605

July 12-16

GW-21510

August 9-13

GW-21905

July 26-30

GW-21710

August 2-6

GW-21810

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21202

Theme: Fairy Fun Flitter and fly through the forest as you focus on the magic of camp.

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21206

June 28-July 2

GW-21306

July 19-23

GW-21606

August 2-6

GW-21806

August 9-13

GW-21906

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 19-23

PAL-21602

Theme: Little Scientists Get ready to get your hands messy with fun science experiments.

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 12-16

PAL-21502

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21103

Nature Cat programming made possible in part by WTTW Kids and Nature Cat

Theme: Ooey Gooey Get ready to get messy as you create and play with ooey gooey items. Fee: $180

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21302

Theme: Splish Splash Gear up to have some water fun in the outdoors.

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD

June 14-18

GW-21109

DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

GW-21309

June 21-25

GW-21211

July 12-16

GW-21509

July 12-16

GW-21511

July 26-30

GW-21709

July 19-23

GW-21611

August 9-13

GW-21909

August 2-6

GW-21811

CAMP PALOS

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21102

July 26-30

PAL-21702

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 9-13

VH-21202

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Daisy Discoverers

DAY CAMP BROWNIE

DAY CAMP - Brownie (Entering grades 2-3 in fall 2021)

All That Glitters Do you believe that glitter is more than just an accessory: it’s a lifestyle? At camp, glitter is always an option, and we’re bringing it in full force! Become the artist you’ve always wanted to be while we draw, paint, and experiment with everything that glitters, sparkles, and shines.

Bubble Bubble We’re cooking up some wild experiments here at camp! Experience the loud, messy, and FUN side of science at Camp Palos. In addition to being a camp chemist, hang out with friends, cook up some science in the kitchen, and so much more!

Fee: $180

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21112

June 28-July 2

PAL-21312

Fee: $190

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21306

July 12-16

PAL-21506

July 26-30

PAL-21706

Animal Kingdom

Budding Outdoor Artist Go on a nature walk to discover all nature has to offer a budding artist. You will discover the beauty of nature through the lens of a camera, through your sketchpad, and your very own eyes. Then you can make some music and dance around all that beautiful Camp Palos has to offer!

Fee: $190

NEW! You never know what animals you may encounter at Camp Palos! Go on a hike to discover tracks, scat, and homes of the animals that live at camp. Then take a field trip to Brookfield Zoo to visit the animals that live there.

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21113

July 19-23

PAL-21613

Fee: $230

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21307

Brownie Bakery Girls take over the kitchen! Try a new dessert every day as you make your own cookies, bake in an orange peel, and even enter a bake-off. Get messy in the kitchen and then go explore everything else camp has to offer.

Fee: $190

CAMP PALOS

Discover Adventure NEW! Hike to the unique locations around camp and practice your outdoor survival skills, such as reading trail signs and tying knots. Learn and apply the seven Leave No Trace principles while exploring the natural world around you, including forest, freshwater, and grassland ecosystems. Girls will work toward the Hiker badge.

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21119 GW-21219

DATES

CODE

June 21-25

June 21-25

PAL-21208

June 28-July 2

GW-21319

July 19-23

PAL-21608

July 12-16

GW-21519

July 19-23

GW-21619

July 26-30

GW-21719

August 2-6

GW-21819

August 9-13

GW-21919

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Discover Fantasy

Spark your imagination and discover your passion for the arts! After searching for inspiration on hikes around camp, put your skills to the test by creating something you can wear! Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Creator badge.

NEW! Enter the fantasy land and explore the magic of camp! Search camp for the perfect materials to build your own wind chime and create your very own fantasy garden. Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Creator badge.

Fee: $190

Fee: $190

CAMP GREENE WOOD

CAMP GREENE WOOD

DATES

CODE

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21120

June 14-18

GW-21122

June 21-25

GW-21220

June 21-25

GW-21222

June 28-July 2

GW-21320

June 28-July 2

GW-21322

July 12-16

GW-21520

July 12-16

GW-21522

July 19-23

GW-21620

July 19-23

GW-21622

July 26-30

GW-21720

July 26-30

GW-21722

August 2-6

GW-21820

August 2-6

GW-21822

August 9-13

GW-21920

August 9-13

GW-21922

Discover Cooking

Discover Invention

Discover your passion for cooking by making a different camp snack each day with your friends. Try everything from snacks that are savory and sweet, to snacks that will provide you with energy needed for a hike. Girls will work toward the Snacks badge.

NEW! Warm up your inventor’s mind and come up with new uses for everyday objects. Work alongside your friends throughout the week to build your very own invention. Girls will work toward the Inventor badge.

Fee: $190

CAMP GREENE WOOD

Fee: $190

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21123

June 21-25

GW-21223

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21121

June 21-25

GW-21221

June 28-July 2

GW-21323

June 28-July 2

GW-21321

July 12-16

GW-21523

July 12-16

GW-21521

July 19-23

GW-21623

July 19-23

GW-21621

July 26-30

GW-21723

July 26-30

GW-21721

August 2-6

GW-21823

August 2-6

GW-21821

August 9-13

GW-21923

August 9-13

GW-21921

“Ca mp helps chal lenge me to do things that are ha rd. I love cooking out the most.”

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DAY CAMP BROWNIE

Discover Art

DAY CAMP BROWNIE

Discover Mystery Do you enjoy a good mystery? Practice solving puzzles and clues that will help you on various scavenger hunts. Make your own stamp to take with you on your letterboxing quest. Girls will work toward the Letterboxing badge.

Fantasy World NEW! Come experience the magic of the forest! This week will be filled with mythical creatures from fairies to dragons. Write your own fairytales and cast some spells to defend your platform tent turned castle.

Fee: $180

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21124

June 21-25

GW-21224

June 28-July 2

GW-21324

July 12-16

GW-21524

July 19-23

GW-21624

July 26-30

GW-21724

August 2-6

GW-21824

August 9-13

GW-21924

Discover Science Get messy while exploring science! Create and observe physical properties of a non-Newtonian slime and put on your safety googles to watch chemical reactions bubble up. Girls will work toward the Home Scientist badge.

Fee: $180

CAMP GREENE WOOD

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21214

July 12-16

PAL-21514

July 26-30

PAL-21714

Game Masters NEW! Dive into the world of games with this camp program that is nothing but fun. Play a variety of preexisting games and then put on your creativity caps to try your hand at creating a game of your very own.

Includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Making Games badge.

Fee: $190

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 9-13

VH-21204

Get Growing NEW! Let the natural world come to life as you sing, dance, paint, and play outside! Paint a flowerpot and create a tiny fairy garden to bring home with you. Go on a nature detective hike, then write a song based on what you see. Includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Creator badge.

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21125

June 21-25

GW-21225

June 28-July 2

GW-21325

July 12-16

GW-21525

July 19-23

GW-21625

July 26-30

GW-21725

August 2-6

GW-21825

DATES

CODE

August 9-13

GW-21925

August 2-6

VH-21105

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Fee: $195

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE

Superhero Training Academy

Brownies take over the kitchen! Try a new entrée or dessert every day that you make yourselves! Come away with a recipe book of all the yummy treats you created during the week. Vernon Hills program includes a day trip to a local forest preserve.

NEW! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Girl Scout Brownie! Create an alternate persona and design your own superhero costume. Hone your powers by participating in challenges to test your abilities.

Transform into a superhero and join us as we take camp back from a nefarious supervillain. Girls will work toward the Fair Play badge.

Fee: $190

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21215

July 19-23

PAL-21615

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21106

August 9-13

VH-21206

Nature Nutz Explore nature all around camp and beyond! Go on a hike looking for bugs and other animals, and then craft your own butterfly. Try your hand at identifying leaves and plants, learn to follow trail signs, and make GORP. Campers will also discover nature outside of camp with a field trip to the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

Fee: $215

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 12-16

PAL-21516

Princess in Training NEW! Once upon a time, campers journeyed to Camp Palos to discover all the magical powers behind their favorite princesses. Be inspired and paint with all the colors of the rainbow, learn about forest creatures that live in the woods around camp, and get the fabulous princess treatment you deserve at a spa day!

Fee: $180

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21317

July 19-23

PAL-21617

Fee: $190

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21118

July 26-30

PAL-21718

Teddy Bear Tea Party NEW! Come to camp with your favorite teddy bear companion! We’ll have a teddy bear picnic, take our teddies for a hike, and make a craft especially for them. Plus, there’s tons more to do with your furry friend around camp.

Fee: $180

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21119

July 26-30

PAL-21719

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt Spend the week learning the skills you will need to conquer the Ultimate Treasure Hunt. On Thursday, you will be taken to the secret treasure hunt destination and given your first clue. Good luck learning how to get around the camp and finding your way to the treasure chest!

Fee: $180

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21220

July 12-16

PAL-21520

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More Than S’mores

DAY CAMP JUNIOR

DAY CAMP - Junior

(Entering grades 4-5 in fall 2021)

Act It Up! NEW! Be the star of the show in this drama themed camp. Sing, dance, and play as you explore how music is made, create props, and develop a set for your end of the week performance. Girls will work toward the Musician badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21121

July 26-30

PAL-21721

Brooms, Wands, and Magic . . . Oh My! There’s a magical world outside your door and there’s no better place than camp to explore it! Upon arrival, you will be sorted into your house, select your wand, and get your brooms ready for a magical sports match! Vernon Hills program includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Playing the Past badge.

Cookie Masters Do you love spending time in the kitchen baking?

Come to Camp Palos and spend the week at camp learning about cookies and making all kinds of yummy treats. You will even help decide what type of cookies you would like to make and learn how to decorate cookies to make them look pretty!

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21222

June 28-July 2

PAL-21322

DIY Girls Embrace your do-it-yourself spirit to make cool functional items. With the help of your counselors, learn to fix what’s broken and make it new again. Work on special projects for camp and take home a DIY project of your very own!

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21123

July 12-16

PAL-21523

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21226

June 28-July 2

GW-21326

July 12-16

GW-21526

July 26-30

GW-21726

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE

G.R.E.E.N. Girls Get Ready to Experiment and Explore Nature (G.R.E.E.N.)! Build a solar oven, learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace, and explore the vast world outside our planet! Girls will work toward the Eco Camper badge.

Fee: $195

DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21107

DATES

CODE

August 9-13

VH-21207

June 14-18

GW-21127

June 28-July 2

GW-21327

July 19-23

GW-21627

August 2-6

GW-21827

August 9-13

GW-21927

“Ca m p is the best pla ce th at I co uld ever wish fo r.”

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CAMP GREENE WOOD

DAY CAMP JUNIOR

Goo, Guts, and Zombies

In“SPA”ration

NEW! Do you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse while trying to dodge all the goo and guts along the way? Get down in the dirt as you learn how to build a debris shelter, make a fire, perform basic first aid on your fellow humans, shoot an arrow, and find food and water while you run for your life.

Enjoy a fabulous week in nature away from it all at the Camp Greene Wood Spa! Spend time pampering yourself with homemade facials and manicures, while learning useful relaxation techniques to reduce stress.

Girls will work toward the Staying Fit badge.

Fee: $205

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD

CAMP PALOS

DATES

CODE

DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21228

June 14-18

PAL-21124

July 19-23

GW-21628

July 12-16

PAL-21524

July 26-30

GW-21728

July 19-23

PAL-21624

August 9-13

GW-21928

Hit the Trail Lead! Explore! Discover! New paths are in store for you this week and you get to take the lead! Can you figure out how many trails Camp Palos has? Take your skills on the road to explore trails nearby. Girls will work toward the Eco Camper and Camper badges.

Fee: $230

Junior Survivalist Do you have what it takes to survive in the outdoors?

Learn how to build a shelter, make a fire, find food and water, and shoot an arrow! Girls will work toward the Camper badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21125

July 12-16

PAL-21525

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21134

June 28-July 2

GW-21334

July 26-30

GW-21734

August 2-6

GW-21834

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Launch Pad

On Stage

Bottle rockets, balloon cars, and catapults—oh my! Moving objects are zooming around camp this summer! Get ready to spark your inner engineer as camp becomes your labratory. Build and create with guidance. Girls will work toward the Mechanical Engineering badge.

Jump into the world of the performing arts and work with your fellow campers to develop a production to share with the rest of camp. Develop characters and design costumes to enhance the audience’s experience. Girls will work toward the Scribe badge.

Fee: $195

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD

CAMP PALOS

DATES

CODE

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21136

July 19-23

PAL-21629

June 21-25

GW-21236

July 12-16

GW-21536

Make It Take It Release your creativity and get crafty! Bring the galaxy alive to create something wearable, design an art piece inspired by nature, and replicate the sounds of nature around you. Vernon Hills program includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Explorer badge.

July 19-23

GW-21636

July 26-30

GW-21736

August 2-6

GW-21836

Outdoor Art Explorers

June 28-July 2

GW-21335

NEW! We will let nature be our guide as we explore Camp Palos. Go on a nature hike to look for wildlife that make Camp Palos their home and then make an art creation. You will try your hand at wood-working and making some beautiful music with items found in nature.

Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Creator badge.

July 12-16

GW-21535

Fee: $205

July 19-23

GW-21635

August 2-6

GW-21835

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21135

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21109

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21330

July 26-30

PAL-21730

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G G AM ES!

IS FU N!

Smart Art

Do you love cooking outdoors? Spend the week using pie irons, box ovens, and Dutch ovens to create delicious snacks and meals. Also, work with your unit to develop a new recipe to try out! Girls will work toward the Simple Meals badge.

When you mix up art and science, you’ll create all kinds of interesting and cool designs. Experiment with different colorful substances that produce reactions, find out what candy chromatography is, and put your noodle to work in a nifty chemistry workshop. Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Explorer badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS

DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21137

DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21237

June 21-25

PAL-21232

July 12-16

GW-21537

July 26-30

PAL-21732

July 26-30

GW-21737

August 9-13

GW-21937

Outdoor Odyssey Discover which outdoor adventures you like best! Try everything camp has to offer including archery, arts and crafts, orienteering, and more. Plan some of your own adventures including cooking in a Dutch oven, setting up a tent, using a compass, and tying some knots. Girls will work toward the Camper, Geocacher, and Eco Camper badges.

Fee: $195

Sports Spree This week, sporty girls will have their time to shine as they push themselves to their fullest potential in team and individual sports. Campers will learn the value of teamwork to cooperation and guide their teams to victory. Girls will work toward the Staying Fit and Practice with Purpose badges.

Fee: $195

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21333

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21231

July 19-23

PAL-21631

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DAY CAMP JUNIOR

Outdoor Cooks

DAY CAMP JUNIOR

The Great Girl Detective Super YOU! Fighting crime and saving the world takes a lot of detective work. Channel your inner superhero as you practice the art of detection and explore the science behind solving a case. Spend the week practicing and planning, and then debut your own crime-fighting hero—complete with a costume!

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS

Grab your magnifying glass and be a detective for a week. Practice your observation skills by reading fingerprints and unscrambling codes. Try out detective science by using tools to get a closer eye on the clues. Girls will work toward the Detective badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

GW-21338

DATES

CODE

July 19-23

GW-21638

July 19-23

PAL-21634

August 2-6

GW-21838

August 9-13

GW-21938

CAMP PALOS

Sweet Spa Looking for a relaxing summer getaway? Together with your counselors, try some ooey-gooey facials, get your nails painted while sipping lemonade, and learn great relaxation techniques. We may even try some yoga. Enjoy a fabulous week in nature-away from it all! Vernon Hills program includes a day trip to a local forest preserve.

Girls will work toward the Staying Fit badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21235

June 28-July 2

PAL-21335

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 9-13

VH-21208

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DATES

CODE

July 12-16

PAL-21536

July 26-30

PAL-21736

Wildlife Enthusiast Come out and learn about the wildlife that lives at camp and the importance of protecting their habitats. Spend the week learning and caring for our camp critters! Girls will work toward the Animal Habitats badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21239

July 12-16

GW-21539

August 9-13

GW-21939

(Entering grades 6-8 in fall 2021)

3, 2, 1 . . . Game On! Play various types of games, practice how to be a good teammate through teambuilding exercises, and learn ways to psych yourself up for a game. You’ll work together throughout the week to plan and execute a new station for younger girls during the Friday Fair. Girls will work toward the Sportsmanship badge.

Beakers and Bakers Grab your lab coat and head to the kitchen to explore the science of cooking. What’s an emulsion? What can be used as a binding agent? Head over to the kitchen to find out. You will be making your own bread, ice cream, salad dressing, cookies, and so much more!

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21237

July 19-23

PAL-21637

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21240

Adventure Tour NEW! Test your teamwork and paddle around a local lake, aim to shoot a bullseye, cool off in a pool experience, and climb to the top of a high ropes course! You and your friends will bike off-site each day to sample these fun outdoor activities. Campers in this program should be confident riding a bike and being in and on the water. Caretakers are responsible for dropping off bikes on Monday morning and picking them up Friday afternoon. During the week, bikes will be secured and stored at camp. Bikes cannot be transported by bus. Girls will work toward the Eco Trekker badge.

Fee: $260

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21141

June 28-July 2

GW-21341

July 12-16

GW-21541

July 19-23

GW-21641

“I love h o w a l l t he co u nse lo rs a re j ust so fu n a n d a p p ro a c h a b le.”

TE - G IR L S CO UT CAD E T

Camp Chefs Develop and practice your skills as a chef in the outdoors. Use a variety of cooking methods while you make scrumptious appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Make it, eat it, and enjoy! At the end of the week, you will test your skills in a cooking challenge. Vernon Hills program includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the New Cuisines badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21142

July 26-30

GW-21742

August 9-13

GW-21942

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21110

Cooking Caravan NEW! Grab your passport and come try out some new cuisines while you learn how to make fabulous recipes from all over the world. Explore different cultures as we visit regions of the world and cook with special herbs and ingredients! Be prepared to try something new and take your tastebuds on a journey. Girls will work toward the New Cuisines badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 12-16

PAL-21540

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DAY CAMP CADETTE

DAY CAMP - Cadette

DAY CAMP CADETTE

Culinary Cadettes

Explore More

Try your hand at being a chef! Learn to bake and create tasty foods in both a kitchen and over a fire.

You’ll be cooking or making something every day and creating your very own recipe book. Girls will work toward the New Cuisines badge.

NEW! Trek the trails to uncover the secrets of the wilderness, take aim as you work on your bullseye skills, get your feet wet as you explore the creek, and even participate in some camp challenges. Plus, take a fieldtrip to The Forge one day for a high adventure day of fun. Girls will work toward the Eco Trekker badge.

Fee: $205

Fee: $265

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21141

Drama Rama Dive deep into the art of screenwriting and work together to create a detailed story with established characters to showcase to the entire camp! Create the story, design the stage, and create costumes and props. Girls will work toward the Screenwriter badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

GW-21343

August 9-13

GW-21943

Escape: Girl Scout Style NEW! Plan and make an escape room! Then, challenge other campers, and even the staff, to find their way out!

Camp staff will also create an escape room specifically for your group to navigate your way out of during the week. Be prepared for a new challenge every day!

Fee: $195

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21242

July 12-16

PAL-21542

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21343

Extreme Challenge NEW! Work with your fellow campers to draw strength from challenges. You will hike, try your hand at archery, and overcome obstacles and challenges as you work together with your campmates to emerge victorious. Cap off your week with a camp-wide competition that will put your new skills to the test!

Girls will work toward the Eco Trekker and Primitive Camper badges.

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21344

July 26-30

PAL-21744

Figure It Out Put on your thinking caps and work together to solve the camp escape room! Learn skills needed for an investigation, such as how to take fingerprints and identify tracks. Conduct various science experiments to see how forensic science can assist in an investigation.

Girls will work toward the Special Agent badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD

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DATES

CODE

June 21-25

GW-21244

July 19-23

GW-21644

DAY CAMP CADETTE

Girl Bots 2.0 Girls can do anything, but can a robot? Explore your girl power as you work with your counselor to program a robot. At the end of the week, you’ll know more about yourself and robots too! Girls will work toward the Robotics badge.

“I had a lot of fun a nd I lea rned to bo nd wit h my sister. We bot h had to ns of fun!” - GIR L SCO UT CADET TE

Fee: $205

Movie Masters

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 26-30

PAL-21745

Hammock Hangout How does swayin’ in a hammock sound? We will provide you with your very own hammock as you head into the woods to put your feet up and read a good book. Girls will work toward the Science of Happiness badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21146

Life is Lush Life is lush when you can let out your inner girl power while pampering yourself at camp! Become the ultimate pampered camper as you pick and choose your spa treatment line up. Maybe you’ll make lip gloss, lotion, or your very own line of homemade facial and sugar scrubs. Plus, concoct a refreshing summertime fruit cooler drink and spend time with your new summer camp friends.

Fee: $205

NEW! Grab your phone or camera and dive into the world of movie making. Explore the basics of script writing, set and costume design, lighting, camera angles, and editing. Work together as a group to write, star in, and premire a movie that is uniquely your own.

Includes a day trip to a local forest preserve. Girls will work toward the Digital Movie Maker badge.

Fee: $205

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 9-13

VH-21211

Nailed It! Measure twice, cut once! Collaborate with other girls and use tools including hammers, saws, glue guns, and levels to create something truly amazing. Expand your skills and knowledge in design thinking and put your know-how to the test with a service project at camp.

Girls will work toward the Woodworker badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

August 2-6

GW-21845

CAMP PALOS

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

DATES

CODE

July 12-16

PAL-21547

July 19-23

PAL-21648

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Not Your Typical Knots

Picture This

NEW! Square knot, clove hitch, and bowline knots are fun and all, but at Camp Palos we learn how to use those knots in not so typical ways. Learn how to use a forward knot, backward knot, and hitch knot to make some awesome friendship bracelets. The box knot will be used to make fun lanyards. Then, use your skills on paracord to make a necklace or a waterbottle holder.

Don’t get tied up in knots on your way to camp!

Camp is picture perfect! Learn different camera techniques to capture the fun and beauty of summer in photos. You’ll photograph the people, scenery, and moments that make camp special while making memories through your camera or one of ours.

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

PAL-21349

Outdoor Art Creator NEW! Unleash your artistic side as you connect with your sister Girl Scouts and take part in exciting outdoor art creations. Take a long walk with your sketchpad to create beautiful art inspired by the nature of Camp Palos. Girls will work toward the Outdoor Art Apprentice badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21250

“I thoug ht archery was a bit chal lenging, but I did it anyway. And now I love doing a rchery.

Sometimes you get nervous or scared, but al l you need is a l ittle courage!”

- GIRL SCOUT CADETTE

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Fee: $195

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 26-30

PAL-21751

Project Projectile We’re slinging it! Arrows for archery, water balloons from slingshots, mini catapults, and rockets too!

Let’s see how far it all flies! Spend the week building, testing, and launching with your friends (not at them).

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21152

Get your bows and arrows ready as you learn about archery at camp. Spend time going through the parts of the bow, arrow, and other range equipment. Develop your archery skills while playing fun and challenging archery games. Girls will work toward the Archery badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

August 2-6

GW-21846

Sew What?

Sewing, either by hand or machine, is a great life skill. Learn and practice sewing techniques as you create a pillowcase that you can use on your Thursday overnight. Spend time exploring the outdoors and gain inspiration to use in your designs. Girl will work toward the Outdoor Art Apprentice badge.

Fee: $205

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

July 12-16

GW-21547

To Dye For Spend the week mastering the art of the dye and learning about color, chemicals, and design. You’ll color shirts, bandanas, and lots of other fun items! Be ready to have some fun and get a little messy while you’re at it.

DAY CAMP Teen Leadership Communi-TEEN Help camp counselors create an incredible camp experience that the younger campers will remember for years to come (plus, check off some of those service hours along the way). Girls will work on their leadership skills through this service based program.

A fee is charged to cover the cost of t-shirt, food, a day trip to a local forest preserve, and lodging for a Thursday overnight. Must have previous leadership experience-Program Aide or CIT Training is preferred as this program does not include training.

Fee: $30 Grade Level: Entering grades 9-12 in fall 2021

VERNON HILLS GATHERING PLACE DATES

CODE

August 2-6

VH-21112

August 9-13

VH-21212

oak leaf

Fee: $205

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

July 19-23

PAL-21653

Wands At The Ready

maple leaf

NEW! Get your wands ready, you are entering the world of wizards! Spend the week going to your magic classes of herbology, astronomy, and potions. Show off your flying skills in a magical sports match. Girls will work toward the Night Owl badge.

Fee: $195

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

July 26-30

GW-21748

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DAY CAMP TEEN LEADERSHIP

Right on Target

DAY CAMP TEEN LEADERSHIP

Program Aide: Take The Lead Work toward the Cadette Program Aide award by learning and practicing leadership skills, discovering strengths, and working on the Leadership in Action (LiA) Award. You will put all your new skills to the test by planning and leading activities for younger campers.

Fee: $195 Grade Level: Entering grade 8 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

July 26-30

GW-21749

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I): Training Week Spend a week at day camp learning about leadership, gaining teaching experience, practicing your camping skills, developing your outdoor cooking techniques, and working in partnership with adult leaders.

Successful completion requires daily attendance and one to two overnights during training week.

Fee: $195 Grade Level: Entering grades 9-12 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21150

June 21-25

GW-21250

July 12-16

GW-21550

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21154

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I): Service Hours Girls have the opportunity to register for service hours during a week of camp. A fee is charged to cover the cost of t-shirt, food, and lodging for a Thursday overnight. Transportation fees will be waived for girls performing service hours. Successful completion of CIT I training.

Fee: $30 for full week programs/*$25 for half week programs Grade Level: Entering grades 9-12 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

June 14-18

GW-21151

June 21-25

GW-21251

June 28-July 2

GW-21351

July 7-9*

GW-21451

July 12-16

GW-21551

July 19-23

GW-21651

July 26-30

GW-21751

August 2-6

GW-21851

August 9-13

GW-21951

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 21-25

PAL-21255

June 28-July 2

PAL-21355

July 7-9*

PAL-21455

July 12-16

PAL-21555

July 19-23

PAL-21655

July 26-30

PAL-21755

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Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II): Service Hours

Learn more advanced leadership and teamwork skills and see what goes on behind the scenes to make day camp run smoothly. Discover your unique skills and find out how you can use them at day camp.

Successful completion requires daily attendance and an overnight on Thursday. Successful completion of CIT I training.

Girls may register for CIT II service hours at day camp.

CIT II’s may work in a specific unit or be placed in various leadership roles at camp. A fee is charged to cover the cost of a t-shirt, food, and lodging for a Thursday overnight. Transportation fees will be waived for girls performing service hours. Successful completion of CIT II training.

Fee: $195 Grade Level: Entering grades 11-12 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD DATES

CODE

Fee: $30 for full week programs/*25 for half week programs Grade Level: Entering grades 11-12 in fall 2021

CAMP GREENE WOOD

June 28-July 2

GW-21352

DATES

July 19-23

GW-21652

June 14-18

GW-21153

June 21-25

GW-21253

CAMP PALOS

CODE

DATES

CODE

June 28-July 2

GW-21353

June 21-25

PAL-21256

July 7-9*

GW-21453

July 12-16

GW-21553

July 19-23

GW-21653

July 26-30

GW-21753

August 2-6

GW-21853

August 9-13

GW-21953

CAMP PALOS DATES

CODE

June 14-18

PAL-21157

June 21-25

PAL-21257

June 28-July 2

PAL-21357

July 7-9*

PAL-21457

July 12-16

PAL-21557

July 19-23

PAL-21657

July 26-30

PAL-21757

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DAY CAMP TEEN LEADERSHIP

Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II): Training Week

DAY CAMP

Day Camp Summer Transportation Day campers can arrive and depart camp by various transportation methods depending on the camp location. Families can choose between using personal transportation or a chartered school bus.

The transportation method must be designated at time of registration.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Bus transportation is not available the week of July 7-9, for half-day camp programs, or for those who choose to register for the add-on Before-Camp and After-Camp programs.

Bus transportation applies to day camp summer programs at Camp Greene Wood and Camp Palos.

At this time, the Vernon Hills location only allows for personal transportation of campers.

to change. s are subject n o ti ca lo p o Bus st will be notified a change, you In the event of program. ated day camp gn si de ur yo before ers registered ve at least 5 rid Stops must ha is cancelled e route. If a stop th n ru to r de ed two in or you will be notifi t, en llm ro en due to low t date. e program star th to r io pr ks wee s arted school bu stered for a ch gi re e n ar tio u ta yo or If sp to personal tran ge an ch to ed t notify and ne days, you mus le tip ul m or e either for on one at least via email or ph or ct re di p m en note the ca so send a writt al se ea Pl r. io 24 hours pr with details of on the day of, r, pe m ca ur with yo tion change. the transporta

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PE RS ON AL TR ANSP ORTATI ON

Applies to all day camp sum

mer program locations. ●● Check-in is from 8:45-9 a.m. Please arrive during this time frame to drop off your camper. ●● Check-out begins at 3 p.m. Please arrive to cam p between 3-3:25 p.m. to pic k up your camper with your photo ID ready to che ck your camper out. ●● We thank you for your patience and cooperation during check-in and checkout processes.

CH ARTE RE D SC HO OL BU S

Applies to day camp sum mer programs at Camp Greene Wood and Camp Palos. ●● Bus transportation is an additional $35 per campe r.

See bus options on page s 33-34 ●● Routes will begin at app roximately 7:45 a.m. and may end around 4:30-5 p.m . ●● Please be sure to arrive at your designated bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled arrival and departure. ●● Caregivers are responsi ble for campers before transportation arrives in the morning and immediately after transp ortation drops campers off in the afternoon.

●● In order to provide cam pers from various areas the opportunity to come to cam p, bus routes may last between 1-1.5 hours. We app reciate your patience and understanding regard ing bus route length. ●● Campers must ride the bus to and from their designated stop. Changing bus stops midweek is not permitted. ●● A specific bus schedule and estimated pick-up and drop-off times will be em ailed two weeks prior to the start of your camp ses sion.

BUS STOP LOCATI ool

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225 S. Harvard Ave. 1515 W. Touhy Ave. 415 W. 8th St. 1024 Magnolia Ln. 995 Long Grove Dr.

Elmwood Elem.

Georgetown Elem.

Highlands M.S. urch

Ch Holy Trinity Catholic

tion Catholic Church Immaculate Concep Liberty Elem. go Notre Dame de Chica O'Neill M.S.

Square Schaumburg Town

Elmhurst

Thayer J. Hill M.S. h Trinity Lutheran Churc

Chicago Downers Grove

480 S. Park Blvd.

5005 Wolf Rd. 305 Circle Ave. .

2311 N. Southport Ave 1450 Green Trails Dr. 15629 IL-59 9035 Grant Ave. 60 Akenside Rd.

Plainfield Lombard Clarendon Hills Plainfield Schaumburg Naperville Wheaton Glen Ellyn Western Springs Forest Park Chicago Naperville Plainfield Brookfield Riverside

1836 Brookdale Rd.

Naperville

405 Rush St.

Roselle

GREENE WOOD 1: June 14-18, 2021 GREENE WOOD 2: June 21-25, 2021 GREENE WOOD 3: June 28-July 2, 2021 GREENE WOOD 5: July 12-16, 2021

Bolingbrook

2815 Mistflower Ln. 2130 W. Roosevelt Rd.

St. Paul's Parish

GREENE WOOD 4: July 7-9, 2021

Westmont

1900 Caton Ridge Dr. 190 S. Roselle Rd.

le Catholic Church St. James the Apost Catholic Church St. John of the Cross urch St. John Lutheran Ch ish St. Josaphat Par holic Church St. Margaret Mary Cat Parish School St. Mary Immaculate ool St. Paul's Lutheran Sch

GW9

La Grange

401 N. Main St. .

100 N. Prospect Ave

St. Francis H.S.

GW8

Aurora

12005 248th Ave.

Scullen M.S.

GW7

Naperville

635 59th St.

Ridge Elem.

GW6

Hinsdale

1401 Essington Rd. 1334 W. Flournoy St.

Prospect Elem.

GW5

Park Ridge

134 Arthur St.

Pleasant Lane Elem.

GW4

Villa Park

1850 W. Plainfield Rd. 111 S. Cass Ave.

.

Plainfield North H.S

GW3

Glendale Heights

1629 President St.

Community House

GW2

GREENE WOOD 6: July 19-23, 2021 GREENE WOOD 7: July 26-30, 2021 GREENE WOOD 8: August 2-6, 2021 GREENE WOOD 9: August 9-13, 2021

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DAY CAMP

Camp Greene Wood Proposed Transportation Options 2021

DAY CAMP

Camp Palos Proposed Transportation Options 2021 P1

BUS STOP LOCATION All Saints Lutheran Church

13350 South La Grange Rd. Orland Park

Central M.S.

18146 Oak Park Ave.

Tinley Park

Christ Universal Temple

11901 S. Ashland Ave.

Chicago

Cityview Community Church

343 S. York St.

Elmhurst

Heritage Grove M.S.

12425 S. Van Dyke Rd.

Plainfield

Herrick M.S.

4435 Middaugh Ave.

Downers Grove

Homewood Church

18301 Governors Hwy.

Homewood

Kennedy J.H.

2929 Green Trails Dr.

Lisle

Seven Bridges Ice Arena

6690 IL-53

Woodridge

St. Barbara Catholic Church

4000 Prairie Ave.

Brookfield

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

9300 W. 167th St.

Orland Hills

St. John Fisher School

10200 S. Washtenaw Ave.

Chicago

St. Linus Catholic School

10400 Lawler Ave.

Oak Lawn

St. Mary's Catholic Church

126 Herrick Rd.

Riverside

St. Raphael Catholic Church

1215 Modaff Rd.

Naperville

Summit Hill J.H.

7260 W. N. Ave.

Frankfort

Trinity Lutheran Church

11500 German Church Rd.

Burr Ridge

Triumph Community Church

341 Remington Blvd.

Bolingbrook

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

P7

PALOS 1: June 14-18, 2021 PALOS 2: June 21-25, 2021 PALOS 3: June 28-July 2, 2021 PALOS 4: July 7-9, 2021 PALOS 5: July 12-16, 2021 PALOS 6: July 19-23, 2021 PALOS 7: July 26-30, 2021

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You will be charged an additional $35 fee for transportation.

Bus options are tentative and subject to change. You will be notified if a change occurs after registration.

DAY CAMP

Volunteer-Led Day Camps Our council is lucky enough to house a handful of enthusiastic volunteers who work together to put on volunteer-led day camp programs for campers in their Service Units. These volunteer-led day camp programs occur at a variety of locations including state and local parks, forest preserves, and Girl Scout camp properties.

Girls who choose to attend a volunteer-led day camp program will have a variety of camp opportunities including participating in themed programming, going on hikes, playing games, and learning many valuable outdoor skills.

Registration is handled by each volunteer-led day camp. Some of these volunteerled day camps utilize the online registration system. Take a look at some of the volunteer-led camps that are offered around the council and head out to camp for an awesome adventure.

Friends Around the World Service Unit: Valparaiso/Washington Township, IN Contact: Beth Baker, su12girlscouts@yahoo.com Dates: June 7-11, 2021 Times: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Butternut Springs, Valparaiso, IN Visit five countries in five days as we “travel� to the world centers in Switzerland, England, Mexico, India, and Africa. We will have a tea party, do paper cutting, provide service, participate in drumming, hiking, and learn to wrap a sari. We, of course, will do all the usual camp activities of cooking lunch over a campfire, crafts, hiking, fishing, and swimming. Juniors and older will do archery and be able to stay overnight on Thursday and star gaze.

AGE

CODE

FEES

Girls (Entering grades K-12 in fall 2021)

VL-99115

$55

Squirrels (preschoolers of volunteers)

VL-99116

$15

Boys (sons of volunteers)

VL-99117

$25

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RESIDENT CAMP

Resident Camp

Resident Camp Registration Opens Feb. 1 at 6 a.m.

Be sure you can log into the program registration site or create an account before February 1 to make registration as easy as possible.

Please reference page 73 for more information.

Resident camp programs provide girls the opportunity to expand their comfort zone and achieve more than they thought they could! Whethe r it’s learning a new skill in our progressive programs, bonding with friends new and old, or overcoming a challenge, camp reinforces your campers’ courage, confidence, and character in a safe and fun environment.

A SAM PLE DAY AT RES I DENT CAM P 7 a.m.

Wake up

7:45 a.m.

8 a.m.

Morning flag ceremony Breakfast & Songs

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Camp activities

12 p.m.

Lunch

1 p.m.

Afternoon break

2 p.m.

Snack & mail

2:30 p.m.

Swim time

4 p.m.

Showers

4:30 p.m.

Cookout dinner

6:45 p.m.

Closing flag ceremony

7 p.m.

All-camp program

8:30-10 p.m

Night activities, reflection time, & bedtime (varies by your age and program)

Prog ra m Icon Key

OU R RESI DE NT CAMPS:

As a group plan what to do at camp for the week.

These include the activities that follow your program theme, traditional camp activities, or other fun that you and your counselors can create! All programs include traditional camp like swimming, hiking, making crafts, playing games, and cookouts!

●● Camp Butternut Springs in Valparaiso, IN Camp Director: Sam Luchec k ●● Camp Juniper Knoll in East Troy, WI Camp Director: Margaret Gaw lik

Encourage friends and family to write to you while you’re at camp!

Join in the fun of group games, performances, and campfires with other campers attending the week.

Check out pa ge 9 for more details and photos of resident camp sleepi ng accommod ations.

TRIP PROGRAM: This program will take an off-site trip.

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Are you up for your next adventure?

At resident camp, choose to stay for a three-day sampler, a week, or longer.

Every program will include tra ditional camp activities like swimm ing, hiking, making awesome crafts, pla ying games, cooking-out over a fire, and making new friends!

Not sure where you want to camp?

Check out the following pag es to find your new summer home. Eac h camp offers something a little diff erent— a program, a sleeping accom modation, a tradition, or even a state!

HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM: This program contains an extreme outdoor activity such as backpacking, rock climbing, caving, and more!

RESIDENT CAMP

Resident Camp Backcountry Trips ARE YOU READY FOR A BACKCOUNTRY TRIP? Backcountry trips are intensive, next-level primitive camping experiences.

Do you want to go ‘off the grid’ and learn skills such as working with a group in the wilderness, cooking meals over a fire, purifying water, navigation, and following the Leave No Trace principles? Master the basics in Backcountry Level 1 & 2 programs and then advance to another skill level each summer.

Do you love the thought of pitching your tent every night or maybe even sleeping out under the stars? Are you prepared to put in the effort, take an active role in organizing trip details, carry or paddle all personal and group gear, and problem solve on trail? Backcountry trips provide a great opportunity to practice leadership at each level!

BACKCOUNTRY LEVEL 1 Prerequisite: No experience necessary Trip Length: Primitive campout one night on-site at camp

BACKCOUNTRY LEVEL 2 Prerequisite: Level 1 program or camping experience recommended Trip Length: 1-2 nights on trail Pack Weight: 20-30 pounds of gear Daily Travel: 4-6 miles on foot (8-10 miles by water)

Ba ckco untry Trip Key:

Prerequisite: Level of experie nce that a girl should have to provide a saf e and successful trip for herself and her fellow campers Trip Length: How many nig hts girls will be away from camp; weather per mitting Pack Weight: The estimated gear weight that girls will be carrying/transpo rting while traveling Daily Travel: The estimated range of distance a group will travel each day while on trail; varies by trip location and specific route of travel

BACKCOUNTRY LEVEL 3 Prerequisite: Level 1 or 2 trip or camping experience required Trip Length: 2-3 nights on trail Pack Weight: 25-40 pounds of gear Daily Travel: 6 miles per day on foot (8-12 miles by water) Voyager III

Voyager II

Canoe Programs

Voyager I Canoe, Kayak, & You

H2O is the Way to Go!

(next offered in 2022)

Kayak Programs

Ready to Launch Canoe, Kayak, & You

Skirts On, Let’s Roll

Go With the Flow

Backpacking Programs

Backpack Explorer Self-Rescuing Princess

Girl vs. Wild

Backpack Wanderer Trip Leader-in-Training

BACKCOUNTRY LEVEL 4 Prerequisite: Level 3 trip or Camp Director approval Trip Length: 3-5 nights on trail Pack Weight: 30-45 pounds of gear Daily Travel: 4-8 miles per day on foot (10-14 miles by water) Boundary Waters Adventure

Backpack Adventurer

Outdoor Survivor

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RESIDENT CAMP

RESIDENT CAMP All Age Programs Bridge Weekend ADD ON! Attending multiple weeks of camp and don’t want to go home? This special add–on session is for you! This summer, you can register for a bridge weekend where you can stay the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between sessions. You’ll swim, explore camp, and plan what you want to do all day Saturday! This is not a stand–alone program; girls must be registered for programs before and after the weekend.

Fee: $75 Grade Level: Entering grades 2-12 in fall 2021

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

RESIDENT CAMP - Daisy (Entering grade 1 in fall 2021)

Daisy Sampler (Three Days) Excited to camp with other Girl Scout friends? Give overnight camp a try! Spend three days and two nights at camp participating in all of the fun traditional camp activities including swimming, exploring nature, making crafts, and singing songs with new friends.

Fee: $185

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

BNS-21042

Lodge

August 1-3

BNS-21090

Lodge

August 4-6

BNS-21091

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21043

Lodge

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DATES

CODE

June 25-27

BNS-21118

July 9-11

BNS-21119

July 16-18

BNS-21120

July 23-25

BNS-21121

July 30-August 1

BNS-21122

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

June 25-27

JK-21029

July 30-August 1

JK-21094

Sister Act (Three Days)

Girl Scouts Brownies through Ambassadors and their sisters (or cousins) are invited to camp together!

Sleep in the same building or tent, team up on traditional camp activities, share songs, and play games! There will also be time to enjoy age-level based activities with new friends and come back to share with your sister! Girls must come as a pair; register individually and list your sister’s (or cousin’s) name as your buddy.

Girls of all grade levels can try camp with a sister or cousin in this mini session! Campers will join in the fun of all traditional camp activities including swimming, cookouts, games, and crafts. Girls must come as a pair; register individually and list your sister’s name as your buddy.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21029

Lodge

July 18-23

BNS-21066

Small cabins

Fee: $185

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

BNS-21041

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21042

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

JK-21080

Yurts

August 1-6

JK-21095

Platform tents

“O ur gi rls atte n ded ca m p at Ca m p Ju n iper Kn ol l an d loved it. They w a nt to go ba ck next yea r. It w as the s lo n gest ca m p out in te nt they have ever ha d.”

- RI CH B., CAM PE R PARE NT

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RESIDENT CAMP ALL AGE PROGRAMS

Big Sis Little Sis

RESIDENT CAMP BROWNIE

RESIDENT CAMP - Brownie (Entering grade 2-3 in fall 2021)

Brownie Dabblers NEW! Help us make this camp week extraordinary!

Get excited for traditional camp activities including games, songs, cookouts, and lots of camp fun. Bring your own ideas to make this week awesome as you meet new friends and enjoy exploring what camp is all about.

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

JK-21056

Yurts

Brownie Sampler (Three Days) Are you a first-time camper and want to give camp a try? Or maybe you want to stay at camp for just a few days? This three-day session is filled with all of the traditional camp activities including swimming, crafts, campfires, songs, and tons of fun especially for you!

Fee: $185

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

Brownie Mermaids Spend your long summer days discovering the wonders of water as a mermaid! Explore the water and take a rowboat ride to further explore the places that mermaids and their friends call home, then plan how to make the water a better place to live with the new friends you’ve made.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 18-23

BNS-21067

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21001

Yurts

July 11-16

JK-21055

Yurts

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-15

BNS-21001

Lodge

June 16-18

BNS-21002

Lodge

July 7-9

BNS-21043

Lodge

July 11-13

BNS-21052

Lodge

July 14-16

BNS-21053

Lodge

August 1-3

BNS-21092

Lodge

August 4-6

BNS-21093

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21044

Yurts

July 18-20

JK-21066

Yurts

July 21-23

JK-21078

Yurts

Fairy Wings & Firelight LAKEFRONT

“Ca m p is a fu n

pl ace to lo ok at na tu re a nd to pl ay ga m es.”

- G IR L SCOUT BR OW N I E 40 | girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp

Discover the magic of camp! Take a hike looking for “fairies” and explore the natural world that fairies love.

Choose to write a story about a fairy adventure and make a fairy home. You will make your own wand and show acts of fairy kindness all around camp.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21079

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21030

Yurts

Little Backpackers

Join new friends and engage your creativity and imagination this summer by acting, dancing, and singing your heart out all week long. As a cast, pick a fairy tale or movie storyline to create a performance for the whole camp. Dress up in costumes and practice your lines as you learn what it takes to be part of a successful team on and off the stage!

Love to explore? Pack up your sleeping bag and get ready for an adventure. You will sleep out of your unit for two nights in a pop-up tent and cook at least three meals over a campfire. Work on the skills you need to be safe and comfortable outdoors! Girls will work toward the Hiker and Brownie First Aid badges.

Fee: $360

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21003

Lodge

Little Acrobats Tumbling routines, hula hoop tricks, and juggling lessons galore! Come join in the fun as you learn the basic talents of acrobats and traveling performers.

Develop your flexibility, balance, and coordination through camp activities and obstacle courses. This week work with your group to become the best big top performer you can be.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21017

Lodge

July 11-16

BNS-21054

Lodge

“I meet new frien ds” - GIR L SCO UT BRO WN I E

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21030

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21015

Yurts

August 1-6

JK-21097

Yurts

Little Chef NEW! It’s time to play with your food! Learn about foods that help you keep up your energy and plan a healthy snack to take on a hike. Receive a tour of the camp kitchen and discover fun ways to cook outdoors. Make new cooking friends while working on making your own recipes to take back home.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21016

Lodge

July 18-23

BNS-21068

Lodge

August 8-13

BNS-21105

Lodge

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Lights, Camera, Action

RESIDENT CAMP BROWNIE

Mad Science Travel away from home to our outdoor laboratory and mix up some messy fun! You’ll explore slime, create electricity, and shoot rockets, while working toward the Home Scientist badge! Spend the rest of your time exploring the science behind nature and learning how things work while making new friends.

Fee: $360

Splish, Splash, Swim (Three Days) Jump in the camp pool for three days of water fun!

You’ll have extra swim time to enjoy lots of pool games, mermaid races, and cannon ball contests. Hang out alongside the pool with new friends and splash your way through a pool party. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Fee: $185

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21002

Yurts

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21031

Yurts

July 7-9

BNS-21044

Lodge

Rocks & Ropes

Sunshine & Squirrels

Brownies rock! Connect with new friends through teambuilding challenges at camp and try out other fun activities like rock throwing on a specialized range and growing your own crystals. You will also get to go on an off-site field trip one day to go indoor rock climbing!

Explore the natural world this week as you venture around camp to discover wildlife and examine the night sky. Learn how to take care of the environment as you work towards the Bugs and Eco Friend badges.

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

Fee: $415

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21016

Yurts

July 18-23

JK-21067

Yurts

Snack Attack (Three Days) NEW! Get your snack game on during this mini session of camp! Work towards your Snacks badge as you make new friends and explore the world of yummy treats.

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-6

JK-21096

Yurts

Trail Mix NEW! Are you ready to try out some exciting trail adventures? Spend the week at camp learning the basics of trail running while also taking time to roam camp on different hikes. You will learn how to use a compass, discover nature, and prepare snacks for your trail adventures.

Fee: $415

Fee: $185

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21045

Yurts

June 27-July 2

JK-21032

Yurts

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(Entering grades 4-5 in fall 2021)

Afloat Let’s get paddling! Discover the fun of Anderson Pond by canoeing everyday, learning safety on the water, and what to do should you ever swamp your canoe.

We’ll also enjoy a floating lunch, plan an overnight under the stars, and wake up to a sunrise paddle.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21020

Platform tents

July 11-16

BNS-21055

Platform tents

July 25-30

BNS-21081

Small cabins

Artrageous Are you all about art? Join us to create masterpieces using a variety of materials and techniques for an Artrageous week! You will work with your group to choose whether you want to work with paint, recycled materials, fabric, or more! By the end, you’ll have a portfolio full of art Fee: $370

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21032

Platform tents

August 1-6

BNS-21096

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

JK-21082

Platform tents

Backpack Explorer Aqua-antics NEW! Water games, snorkeling, and extra swimming are just the beginning of this water fun week! We’ll enjoy canoeing, fishing, and water science too!

Challenge new friends to a sand castle building contest or water balloon fight, and enjoy a special water carnival.

Fee: $385

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21008

Platform tents

August 8-13

BNS-21108

Platform tents

Get ready to boost your overnight camping skills!

Prepare for an overnight campout at camp by setting up pop-up tents, learning trail hiking safety, and discovering different ways to purify water. Connect with the wonders of nature as you travel off-site for a day hike where you will learn about Leave No Trace, how to navigate in the woods, and work toward the Camper and Eco Camper badges. Backcountry Level 1 Fee: $385

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21034

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21004

Platform tents

August 1-6

JK-21098

Platform tents

“I loved ca m p beca use w e d id crafts, pl ay ed ga m es, a n d m ad e new frie n ds.

The fo od w as a m az in g.”

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RESIDENT CAMP JUNIOR

RESIDENT CAMP - Junior

RESIDENT CAMP JUNIOR

Camp Chef

Campapalooza!

Spend a week learning new cooking techniques over a campfire! Try your hand at preparing different meals from the camp cookbook or see if a favorite recipe from home tastes different over the fire. Take a tour of the camp kitchen and see what goes into making a meal for the whole camp! Girls will work toward the Simple Meals badge.

Design your own camp adventure and choose from a menu of fun activities! Do you want to focus on archery or spend more time on your outdoor skills? Maybe you want to pitch a tent or sleep under the stars? Girls will work together to plan a week full of fun.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21033

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

JK-21086

Platform tents

Camp of Wizardry Novices Prep for your first year at the camp of witchcraft and wizardry. Select and learn how to use your wand, refine your magical ability, meet mysterious creatures in the magical world, and decide which animal will be your perfect pet companion along the way. Put your individual skills and house camaraderie to the test while exploring the ins and outs of the camp campus!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21009

Platform tents

July 18-23

BNS-21069

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21034

Platform tents

Climb On! NEW! Climb to great heights and conquer a new level of adventurous feats! Spend your week trying out recreational tree climbing and indoor rock climbing, while leaving plenty of time for all your favorite traditional camp activities, too!

Fee: $450

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21082

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21036

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21111

Platform tents

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CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21019

Platform tents

June 27-July 2

JK-21035

Platform tents

July 18-23

JK-21069

Platform tents

August 1-6

JK-21100

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21110

Platform tents

Dream It, Dune It!

Get inspired by the colors of the rainbow with one of a kind color fun! Make your own paint, chalk, and tie dye as you color your way through the week. Learn lessons from nature about colorful light shows and where rainbows come from. Enjoy messy twister, finger painting, and create artistic masterpieces without worry about coloring outside the lines. Be prepared for color stained fingers and tongues after this jampacked week of color themed activities!

NEW! What can be better than a week at camp? A week at camp plus the beach! Hike, swim, and relax on the stunning southern shore of Lake Michigan. Enjoy beach-time fun with sand games, picnics, and enjoying the sun! Includes an overnight field trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21035

Lodge

Fee: $415

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21007

Lodge

July 18-23

BNS-21072

Lodge

July 25-30

BNS-21080

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21003

Platform tents

Crazy for Critters Hop, gallop, swim, and climb all week long, just like the animals of Camp Juniper Knoll. Discover the wildlife that call camp their home through research, observation, and tracking. Uncover the best places around to eat, sleep, and build a nest as a rabbit, turtle, deer, or turkey. Then travel off-site to spend a day at the zoo and learn more about animal care. Girls will work toward the Animal Habitats badge.

Fee: $415

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

JK-21081

Yurts

August 8-13

JK-21108

Yurts

Junior Cirque De Camp Join your own troupe of fellow campers in a week of daring feats and performance arts. Explore the techniques behind juggling, balancing acts, and unbelievable tricks of the contemporary circus from professional performers. Learn how to use your imagination to inspire your audience of fellow campers through dance, acrobatics, costumes, and stage makeup that will be sure to transform camp into an extraordinary stage.

Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

BNS-21057

Lodge

“Fu n cou nselo rs in a bea utiful settin g. Lo ts of trad itio na l cam p activities at an afforda ble price. Lo ts of girl sco ut ‘m ag ic.’”

- KAREN Z., CAMP ER PAR ENT

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Color Jam

RESIDENT CAMP JUNIOR

Junior Sampler (Three Days)

Moonlight Adventurer

Give camp a try to see what it’s all about. Girls will have fun doing all of the traditional camp activities including swimming, cook-outs, and having lots of fun.

Choose to do a scavenger hunt, learn to shoot a bow and arrow, go on a hike, or choose to do all three.

Connect with the wonders of nature after everyone else has hit the hay! Throw a starry party, look for nocturnal friends on a night hike, do craft projects under the stars, and jump in for a special dusk swim.

Stay up late, sleep in, and cook breakfast in your unit.

Fee: $185

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-15

BNS-21004

Lodge

July 11-16

BNS-21056

Platform tents

June 16-18

BNS-21005

Lodge

July 18-23

BNS-21071

Platform tents

July 7-9

BNS-21045

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21005

Platform tents

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21046

Platform tents

June 20-25

JK-21018

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21109

Platform tents

July 18-20

JK-21068

Platform tents

July 21-23

JK-21079

Platform tents

Once Upon a Mystery

Mechanical Engineer Exploration NEW! Bring your love of engineering to camp! Use the Engineering Design Process (EDP), critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to create real connections at camp. Discover more about yourself, new friends, and how energy works while working on three new mechanical engineering badges.

Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 18-23

BNS-21073

Lodge

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Let’s follow the clues to solve a mystery!

Communicate in code, take fingerprints, and try “detective” science. Create your own official ID badge and learn how to ask the right questions to find the truth while working on the Detective badge.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21018

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-6

JK-21101

Platform tents

RESIDENT CAMP JUNIOR

Pleasant Lake Pirates

Psyched to Swim (Three Days)

Ahoy matey! We are gathering hearty lasses to join our pirate crew. We’ll follow the map to where ‘X’ marks the spot, build a treasure trove as we work on the Jeweler badge, and voyage around Pleasant Lake as we test out our favorite type of ship in the Camp Juniper Knoll fleet. We’ll also spend plenty of time connecting with fellow crew during a sleepover in the boat house.

Grab an extra towel and your favorite pool toy, it’s time to take over the Butternut Springs pool. Race through water obstacle courses, play pool games, create a swim dance routine, and challenge a new friend to noodle jousting. Spend your time hanging out by the pool, celebrating summer with a pool party and swimming twice a day while you are at camp.

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

Fee: $185

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-3

BNS-21094

Lodge

June 27-July 2

JK-21033

Platform tents

August 4-6

BNS-21095

Lodge

July 25-30

JK-21084

Platform tents

Proud To Be A Junior (10 Days) As Girl Scouts, we learn to have fun, be responsible, and take care of others. This extended session provides you with an opportunity to do it all! Practice archery, learn how to canoe, work on a service project, spend time cooking over a campfire, and help run an all-camp while learning how to be the best Girl Scout you can be.

Ready to Launch Enjoy being out on the water? It’s time to give kayaking a try! Learn about kayak terms, paddling techniques, and how to launch yourself into your next adventure.

Have fun with water exploration and games, a swimming obstacle courses, and learn about river safety and navigation. Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Backcountry Level 1 Fee: $370

Fee: $600

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

BNS-21046

Small cabins

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

JK-21051

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21006

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21107

Yurts

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Sailing Sampler (Three Days) NEW! Get a taste of the excitement of skimming across Pleasant Lake in a sailboat. Spend some time learning the basics of sailing before taking a ride on one of our Sunfish sailboats, plus enjoy lots of water fun!

Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.

Fee: $190

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21047

Platform tents

Self-Rescuing Princess

S’mores & More! (Two Weeks)

Do you have what it takes to take care of you and your friends in the wilderness? Gain new skills such as fire building, campsite set-up, knot tying, cooking over a fire, and navigation. Then, find the perfect spot on camp to practice all of these skills and have a primitive campout overnight. Backcountry Level 1

NEW! If camp is a home away from home and you want to stay as long as you can, this two week session is for you! Get to do all of your favorite traditional camp activities twice- double the archery, double the canoeing, double the crafts! Friendships will be closer, cook-outs will be tastier, and you will know camp like the back of your hand. The cherry on top will be a climb up the Albert C. Hanna High Adventure Course and a trip to the Albanese Candy Factory!

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-6

JK-21099

Platform tents

“Th a nk yo u to al l fo r yo ur ha rd wo rk a nd dedi ca tio n!

My da ug hter LOVES ca m p a nd every yea r she is mo re a nd mo re be in g pu l led out of he r shel l by al l yo u beautiful peop le! Th a nk yo u from the bo ttom of ou r hea rts!”

- CAM I LLE L., CAMP ER PARE NT 48 | girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp

Fee: $765

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 18-30

BNS-21074

Lodge

Sports Smorgasbord NEW! Split time this week between traditional sports fun and unique camp sports. Volleyball, kickball, and frisbee golf will be complimented by water games, obstacle courses, and parachute games. Spend extra time at the archery course perfecting your form and challenging yourself in games on the range. We’ll make sure to stretch a lot and practice the basics of each sport so you feel ready to take on the competition!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21031

Platform tents

August 8-13

BNS-21107

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

JK-21057

Platform tents

July 25-30

JK-21083

Platform tents

Tour De Camp

The curtain is up, and it’s your cue to take center stage and shine! Practice new songs, skits, and jokes with your fellow cast mates to decide where everyone can shine. Work with new friends to put a creative twist on a traditional story. Let your creativity shine as you improvise to spice up your hikes, swims, and cookouts.

Grab your helmet and bring your bike! Learn how to maintain your bicycle to safely cruise everywhere around camp before we head off camp for some day trips and a special treat. Come prepared with your own bike and helmet, a small backpack, and water bottle. Get ready to ride 6-8 miles at a time during this bike-tastic week!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

BNS-21106

Lodge

This is How We Camp Bring on the dance parties, pop wars, and flashmob routines! Do things you never thought that you could do at camp like building your own raft, playing epic Twister games, or lounging in a fortress of your own creation. Stay up for a late night of exploring camp after dark, painting nails, enjoying facials, and even choosing to watch a movie! Join us for this unforgettable week of brouhaha as we shuffle up the camp week as we know it.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

Fee: $385

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21021

Platform tents

July 18-23

BNS-21070

Platform tents

Zip Away NEW! Enjoy a week of camp with some bonus fun! Zip around camp on scooters and bikes, and experiment with gravity by making your own working zip line model. The final adventure will be the climb up the Albert C. Hanna High Adventure Course to ride the zip line with encouragement from your new friends.

Fee: $370

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21019

Lodge

June 13-18

BNS-21006

Small cabins

August 8-13

BNS-21109

Lodge

August 1-6

BNS-21097

Small cabins

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21017

Platform tents

July 25-30

JK-21085

Platform tents

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Taking the Stage

RESIDENT CAMP CADETTE

RESIDENT CAMP - Cadette (Entering grades 6-8 in fall 2021)

Adventures at Altitude We are going to touch the sky! In this jam-packed week at camp we’ll start by bonding with new friends through some team building challenges. Then try your hand at rock climbing followed by clipping into a full zip line course, complete with sky bridges and a floating stairway. We’ll leave plenty of time for cooking around a campfire, sleeping under the stars, and enjoying fun at camp!

Fee: $485

Artistic Crafter It’s time to let your creativity flow! Learn new techniques of upcycling and ecocycling to become a resourceful artist using the world around you. Spend the week creating several craft projects of your choice like candle-making, decoupage, printmaking, jewelrymaking, sewing, and more!

Fee: $370

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21022

Small cabins

August 8-13

BNS-21110

Small cabins

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21038

Platform tents

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21037

Lodge

July 18-23

BNS-21076

Lodge

July 25-30

BNS-21086

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21020

Platform tents

July 11-16

JK-21059

Platform tents

August 1-6

JK-21105

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21113

Platform tents

Arrow Dynamics NEW! Ready, aim, fire! Get ready to challenge yourself this week as you build your archery skills and experience your best camp life. Play archery games, set up shooting competitions for yourself and other campers, and discover all the fun of archery!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21014

Lodge

July 18-23

BNS-21075

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-6

JK-21104

Platform tents

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Atop New Heights (Three Days) NEW! This week has a taste of all camp has to offer including swimming, archery, canoeing, crafts, and reaching new heights on top of the Albert C. Hanna High Adventure Course. Try out a couple nights at camp with new friends and life changing adventures in this action packed session!

Fee: $200

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

BNS-21048

Lodge

“I m a d e lo ts o f new frie n d s, i n a d d it fi n d i n g o ld o io n to n es g rew close t , a n d I oe i n m y p r o g r a ve r y b o d y m.”

- G IR L S CO UT CAD E T TE

RESIDENT CAMP CADETTE

monarch butterfly Cadette Camp Adventurers (Three Weeks)

Backpack Wanderer Develop your camping skills while learning to use a map and compass, be safe on trails, and properly prepare for a backpacking trip. Practice packing your backpack and applying Leave No Trace ethics on a two night primitive backpacking trip off-site. Make unforgettable memories while learning about how to protect and enjoy the wilderness. Backcountry Level 3 Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

Do you ever wish you could live at camp? This threeweek session is for you! Enjoy everything you love about camp: spending time with new friends, hiking, archery, swimming, and the arts! Take charge of your experience by planning your activities and choosing the skills you want to develop while at camp. Even pick a local field trip during your session, and help plan an all-camp event to get the whole camp community involved!

Fee: $1,100

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21038

Platform tents

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21084

Platform tents

August 1-6

BNS-21099

Platform tents

July 11-30

BNS-21062

Small cabins

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

Cadette Sampler (Three Days) Butternut’s Dance Crew NEW! Join a crew that likes to move and dance just as much as you! Try some swing dancing, line dancing, hip hop, and other dance styles. We’ll even get moving and grooving in new ways through water ballet and dancercise, then create a choreographed routine that you can share!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

Looking to squeeze resident camp into your superbusy summer, or want to give camp a try for the first time? We’ll have just enough time to try all of the traditional camp activities, such as swimming, hiking, crafting, and archery, while meeting new friends!

Fee: $185

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

BNS-21047

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

June 13-18

BNS-21012

Lodge

DATES

August 8-13

BNS-21111

Lodge

July 7-9

CODE

SLEEPING

JK-21048

Platform tents

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OPEN I NG CAM PFIR E 2019!

Camp of Wizardry Apprentices

Cast Iron Cook

Did your owl never show up? Are you sick of the muggle world? Join us for this crash course as we explore herbology and healing potions here at camp.

Make your own house wardrobe and meet all of camp’s professors as you design your own magical class schedule for a week full of wizarding fun!

Enjoy a week of cooking fun! Discover the many foods you can prepare with cast iron and charcoal as you spend time preparing new recipes and perfecting favorites. At the end of the week teams will compete in a cast iron cook-off, complete with a panel of judges and secret ingredients.

Fee: $360

Fee: $370

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21085

Platform tents

July 18-23

BNS-21077

Platform tents

August 8-13

BNS-21123

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21037

Platform tents

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

JK-21112

Platform tents

June 20-25

JK-21021

Platform tents

July 11-16

JK-21058

Platform tents

Canoe, Kayak, & You NEW! Get your feet wet this week at camp! Spend your days out on Pleasant Lake learning the ins and outs of canoeing and kayaking. You’ll learn how to swamp and different rescue techniques, plus spend time racing, playing games, and more water fun!

Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.

Backcountry Level 1 Fee: $370

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21022

Platform tents

July 25-30

JK-21087

Platform tents

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Cirque De Camp Try your hand at stage makeup, illusion tricks, and daring stunts that will have your audience sitting on the edge of their seat. Improve your balance, flexibility, and showmanship as you learn to master theatrical performance arts of the contemporary circus with the guidance of professional performers. In an unforgettable week of camp, discover the appeal of light shows, fire performances, and challenging acts that demand flawless teamwork and trust.

Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

BNS-21061

Lodge

Free Wheeling

Take your love of color and art to the extreme! Be inspired by the colors of nature around us and experience how to celebrate color through messy twister, color challenges, and a color run. Discover how colors influence the way we feel, how we perceive the world around us, and how people celebrate colors around the world. Get ready to let loose for a spontaneous week of color explosion while creating nature paints, glow-in-the-dark chalk, tie dye while you’re wearing it, and paint balloon art to name a few.

NEW! Grab your helmet and bring your bike! This wild ride will consist of a lot of leg power and determination.

Ride all around camp, learn how to maintain your bike, and spruce up your ride with your own style. Kick up the gear with day trips around town and on bike paths to take you to a local park, a nearby lake, and an ice cream shop. Be prepared to ride 8-10 miles at a time to really get your wheels turning.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21036

Small cabins

Fee: $385

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

BNS-21058

Lodge

August 1-6

BNS-21098

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21008

Platform tents

Figure 8 Fans NEW! Climb up to new heights to explore everything the Albert C. Hanna High Adventure Course has to offer.

Venture up on the high ropes course, climb the outdoor climbing tower, and ride the zip line. Continue your in the air experiences on a trip to an indoor rock climbing gym and spend a night sleeping in a hammock. Learn the ins and outs of climbing safety, encourage your teammates, and of course master the figure 8 knot!

Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21013

Lodge

June 20-25

BNS-21024

Lodge

July 11-16

BNS-21060

Lodge

August 1-6

BNS-21101

Lodge

August 8-13

BNS-21113

Lodge

“I ha d a lot of fu n a nd I lea rn ed to bo nd wi th my siste r. We bo th ha d to ns of fu n!”

- GI RL SCOUT CADE TTE

Girl vs. Wild Come learn what it takes to survive in the wilderness!

Spend the week learning different methods to purify water, what kind of supplies to bring and how to pack them, and how to protect the environment using the Leave No Trace principles. Then put all of these skills into practice during an overnight primitive backpacking trip on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Girls will work toward the Primitive Camper and Eco Trekker badges.

Backcountry Level 2 Fee: $415

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21010

Platform tents

August 1-6

JK-21103

Platform tents

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Color Mania

RESIDENT CAMP CADETTE

Got Camp?

Ignite!

Ever wondered what a week at camp is like? This is your chance to join in the fun! Your week will kick off on Sunday, when you and your new friends will plan your week of activities such as archery, crafts, and hikes.

Join in all of the camp fun with campfires, all camp games, songs and so much more! At the end of the week you’ll have new memories and new friends.

Take the art of firebuilding to the next level. Start It: Master the match, try flint & steel, and learn bow drill basics. Style It: Build a teepee frame fire, star fire, pit fire, and gap fire. Savor It: Lead a campfire cermony, assist in retiring an American Flag, learn about fire across cultures, create smoke art, discover techniques of poi (fire dancing), and use embers to make a spoon.

Fee: $360

Fee: $370

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 18-23

JK-21071

Platform tents

July 18-23

BNS-21078

Platform tents

Handicrafter

Just 4 Fun

Get ready to use just your hands, a few simple tools, and your creativity to create some awesome items! We’ll practice leather craft, wood burning, and whittling, test firing clay in a campfire, and set up a campsite for an overnight.

NEW! Spend the week hanging out with other girls your age doing all of the camp activities you love, planned for you, by you! Go for an early morning swim or sleep in late, and get off camp for a bit with a day trip to nearby Lake Geneva. Take charge of your camp experiences and, no matter what you choose to do, plan to have lots of fun!

Fee: $370

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

BNS-21114

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21007

Platform tents

July 25-30

JK-21088

Platform tents

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Fee: $400

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21023

Platform tents

July 11-16

JK-21061

Platform tents

Relaxation Retreat (Three Days)

Excellent ninjas challenge themselves to be the best they can be and work for the good of all. Learn to blend in with the outdoors, how to build fires without matches, and how to become one with your environment. Explore secret areas on camp and create your own obstacle course on your quest to become the ultimate outdoor ninja.

NEW! Relax at the Camp Juniper Knoll spa for a few days! Unwind and recharge at the lake, go on a scent hike, and try some yoga as you enjoy a fabulous time in nature away from it all!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21010

Platform tents

August 8-13 BNS-21085KNOLL Platform tents CAMP JUNIPER DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21013

Platform tents

July 18-23

JK-21070

Platform tents

Outdoor Survivor Ever seen a survival show and thought “I want to try that!”? This week of camp, you will! Learn survival basics, such as shelter building, how to purify water, and how to light a fire without a match, before setting up your own primitive site on camp. Backcountry Level 1

Fee: $185

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21049

Platform tents

Skirts On, Let’s Roll Looking for another form of water travel? Slip into a kayak as you refine new and familiar paddling strokes while learning about kayak terms and equipment, including the purpose of a spray skirt. Practice your boating rescue skills and learn about river safety and navigation before taking an overnight trip off-site to enjoy this new travel method! Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Backcountry Level 2 Fee: $460

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-6

JK-21102

Platform tents

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21083

Platform tents

August 8-13

BNS-21115

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21012

Platform tents

August 1-6

JK-21106

Platform tents

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Outdoor Ninjas

RESIDENT CAMP CADETTE

“The peo p le in m y ca m favo rite m o m e nts p w e re a bso lute ly a m a z in g, a n d m y we b eca use w e a l l h a d re p ro b a b ly s pe nt in t he te nts so g ro w in g close r as m u c h fu n ta lkin g a n d la u g h in g a n d frie n d s.” - G IR L S C O UT CAD E T TE

Spelunking Made Easy

Stay Up, Sleep In

Grab your headlights for this whirlwind caving adventure! Recreational caving (i.e. spelunking) is not for the lighthearted, be prepared for chilly, dark adventures to explore some of Indiana’s finest caving locations. Embrace your curiosity as we travel down and through Indiana’s Cave Trail, hitting up three of Indiana’s longest and deepest caves and caverns in one week including one cave tour that will require you to crawl through its passageways.

This late-night fun fest is for Cadettes only! Hang out and relax around a campfire, sleep under the stars, or play games at night. Sleep in at least three mornings, cook breakfast, work on craft projects, and make lots of new friends! Girls will work toward the Night Owl badge.

Fee: $535

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

BNS-21039

Platform tents

August 1-6

BNS-21100

Platform tents

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Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21023

Lodge

July 11-16

BNS-21059

Lodge

August 8-13

BNS-21112

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21011

Platform tents

July 18-23

JK-21074

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21114

Platform tents

Voyager I

NEW! Want to know if you have sea legs? Experience what it’s like to feel the breeze on your face as you ride on a Sunfish sailboat on Pleasant Lake and get a basic introduction to sailing this week at camp.

Whether you love to canoe or want to try for the first time, you’ll learn everything you need to know this week at camp. Spend every day learning new skills, improving your paddling technique, working as a team, and completing challenges out on the water! Spend lots of time out on the water learning how to stay safe and how to perform canoe rescues. Campers at Butternut Springs will travel off-site to two local lakes to canoe.Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Backcountry Level 1

Fee: $370

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21009

Platform tents

July 18-23

JK-21072

Platform tents

Fee: $360

Trail Running Trainee (Two Weeks)

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

NEW! Love to run? Come to camp and discover the excitement of trail running! Challenge yourself as we learn the basics of trail running on the trails around camp, before heading off-site on several trips to local trails as we continue to build endurance and strength, leading up to our ultimate goal of running a longer distance at a comfortable pace.

Fee: $780

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-July 2

JK-21025

Platform tents

Under the ‘Scope NEW! Take to the field as a nature detective this week at camp. Learn about bugs, animals, and plants, and examine their details through a magnifying glass and under a microscope. Hone your detective skills as you look for signs of aquatic life at the lake and wander camp identifying plants and animals.

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

JK-21060

Platform tents

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21011

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 18-23

JK-21073

Platform tents

Wildlife Stewardship Wish you knew what to do when you find injured wildlife or an abandoned pet? Figure out how you can provide the best care to an animal in need. Familiarize yourself with the local wetland, woodland, and prairie ecosystems around camp and which animals live and thrive in each habitat. Learn about what animals require to sustain themselves throughout each season to better understand how to assist them in meeting their needs. Share your passion for taking care of animals while visiting a local zoo and learning from wildlife experts.

Fee: $415

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

JK-21089

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21115

Platform tents

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Taste of Sailing

RESIDENT CAMP OLDER GIRL

RESIDENT CAMP - Older Girl (Entering grades 7-10 in fall 2021)

#CampMemes NEW! Brace yourself: summer camp is coming! This is a fully packed week of camp with a meme twist.

Draw, recreate, and act out your top favorites all week long then create some sweet meme themed stickers, shirts, and swag. Enjoy a movie style meme night watching the funniest clips, spend the week working to “meme” up your camp activities, and make some new camp themed memes of your own. So many memes, so little time.

Adventure Bound NEW! Get ready for a week of adventures! It all begins by exploring team building activities and challenges at camp before heading off camp to tackle indoor rock climbing, hike the Ice Age Trail, and traverse a high ropes course.

Fee: $485

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

JK-21014

Platform tents

July 18-23

JK-21075

Platform tents

July 25-30

JK-21090

Platform tents

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

BNS-21064

Lodge

Acts of Kindness NEW! Are you looking for a way to enjoy camp and give back? Volunteering is the backbone of Girl Scouts and a great way to get connected with your community.

Enjoy a week of camp while you make a difference in the lives of fellow campers, camp staff, and countless others. This program will be driven by you to put your passion to work, we will connect before camp starts to get your input into the volunteering you will do this week. Lend a hand at camp with the property and camp admin teams, choose a project you can do on site that will be sent off to benefit others, pick a local charity to spend a day at, and learn about how you can help the environment. This is a great program to add to service hours you might need for school or clubs.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

BNS-21063

Platform tents

Backpack Wanderer Develop your camping skills while learning to use a map and compass, be safe on trails, and properly prepare for a backpacking trip. Practice packing your backpack and applying Leave No Trace ethics on a two night primitive backpacking trip off-site. Make unforgettable memories while learning about how to protect and enjoy the wilderness. Backcountry Level 3 Fee: $435

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

JK-21062

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21117

Platform tents

Caution: Work In Progress Love DIY projects? Ready to take it to the next level?

Learn how to correctly use meauring and leveling tools, hammers, hand saws, rotating saws, and sanders.

These new skills will be essential for the week to help you build a clothespin lamp and nature inspired jewlery holder. Learn how to tile to make a stepping stone and how to refurbish an old piece of funiture. With all these tools in your pocket, work together to build something new for camp with the help of the property team.

Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS

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DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

BNS-21117

Platform tents

Eco Fashionista (10 Days) NEW! Discover your creative side as you explore the science of style at camp. Create and test your own skin care product, examine the science behind outdoorfashion fabrics and creating nature-inspired scents.

Become a textile artist as you investigate fashion trends throughout history while formulating your own ecofriendly fashion designs. Then show off your designs during the runway fashion show that you help plan!

Fee: $625

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

JK-21052

Platform tents

Engineer Design Challenge If you like to take things apart and put them back together, or just wonder how something works, this is the program for you. Participants will work in teams to solve challenges using the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be modeled for and then applied by the participants.

This program changes every year, so contact us at camper@girlscoutsgcnwi.org to find out more about this summer’s new focus.

Fee: $460

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21087

Lodge

Engineer Design Challenge Extreme (Two Weeks) If you like to take things apart and put them back together, or just wonder how something works, this is the program for you. Participants will work in teams to solve challenges using the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be modeled for and then applied by the participants.

This program changes every year, so contact us at camper@girlscoutsgcnwi.org to find out more about this summer’s new focus.

Fee: $850

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-August 6

BNS-21088

Lodge

Guardians of the Geekdom Be the star of your favorite stories! Explore comic art, book art, screenwriting, and more as you spend your week discovering your own superpowers and creating a camp story that reflects your favorite fandoms.

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 18-23

JK-21077

Platform tents

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“I jo in ed a g ro up of gi rls w ho w ere frie n d ly an d ki n d a n d they m ad e m e feel at ho m e.”

- G IR L SCOUT OLDE R G IR L

RESIDENT CAMP OLDER GIRL

ROCK CLIM BI NG AT DEV I L’S LAK E IS AWESOM E! Hammock Haven

Hoist Yer Sails I (Two Weeks)

NEW! Ready for a break from your busy summer?

Spend the week at camp lounging in our new hammock village reading a good book, hanging out with friends, cloud watching, or even taking a nap!

Whatever you choose to do, this week at camp is all about relaxation.

Nothing compares to the excitement of skimming across Pleasant Lake in a sailboat! Spend your days learning the different aspects of sailing a Sunfish dinghy, such as water safety, knots, and how to rig your craft and hoist your sail. Participants must be comfortable swimming in deep water and must have the upper body strength to lift a 15-pound sail out of the water.

Fee: $360

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

JK-21024

Platform tents

July 18-23

JK-21076

Platform tents

Hammock Hideaway (Three Days) NEW! Grab your favorite book and head out to camp for three days of relaxation and fun. Spend your time at camp chilling in our hammock village, going for a swim, and doing crafts, and cookouts with friends new and old.

Fee: $185

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

BNS-21049

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-9

JK-21050

Platform tents

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Fee: $765

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-July 2

JK-21026

Platform tents

July 25-August 6

JK-21091

Platform tents

On Belay! (Two Weeks) Kick off your week by getting to know other campers and building your team before heading off-site on different days to challenge yourself to indoor rock climbing, a high ropes course, and a full zipline course.

Then put your team skills to the test as you and your new friends head out to Devil’s Lake State Park for an overnight trip to test your skills climbing on challenging routes and rappelling down the rock face!

Fee: $900

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-July 2

JK-21027

Platform tents

July 25-August 6

JK-21092

Platform tents

RESIDENT CAMP OLDER GIRL

Spelunking Made Easy: Extended Edition (10 Days) Headlights on, knee pads secured, fears aside; time to take the plunge! Recreational caving (i.e. spelunking) is not for the lighthearted, be prepared for chilly, dark adventures to explore some of Indiana’s finest caving locations. Embrace your curiosity as we travel down and through Indiana’s Cave Trail, hitting up four of Indiana’s longest and deepest caves and caverns including one cave tour that will require you to crawl through its passageways. Finish your adventure by crossing state lines into Kentucky to Mammoth Cave National Park to take a tour through the longest known caving system in the world.

Fee: $800

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

BNS-21050

Platform tents

To the Dunes or Bust Hike, swim, and relax on the stunning southern shores of Lake Michigan. Prepare for lots of beach time fun including sand games, picnics, and enjoying the sun! Experience camp life with cookouts, allcamps, art projects, and a three-day, two-night field trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to planning your time at the dunes, learn about the diversity of the ecosystem and how to be an environmental steward for this stunning natural environment.

Trail Running Trainee (Two Weeks) NEW! Love to run? Come to camp and discover the excitement of trail running! Challenge yourself as we learn the basics of trail running on the trails around camp, before heading off-site on several trips to local trails as we continue to build endurance and strength, leading up to our ultimate goal of running a longer distance at a comfortable pace.

Fee: $780

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-July 2

JK-21025

Platform tents

Fee: $435

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21026

Platform tents

June 27-July 2

BNS-21040

Lodge

August 8-13

BNS-21116

Lodge

Voyager II NEW! Ready to take your canoe skills to the next level?

Spend time at the lake refreshing paddling strokes and learning new canoe skills, including techniques for river travel and what it takes to go on a wilderness canoe trip. Then put all of your skills into practice on an overnight river trip! Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Backcountry Level 2 Fee: $415

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21039

Platform tents

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RESIDENT CAMP Senior & Ambassador (Entering grades 9-12 in fall 2021)

Backpack Adventurer (10 Days) Use your previous camping experiences to continue building wilderness knowledge and skills. Refresh your memory in fire building, navigating, and tent camping to fully prepare for a three night primitive backpacking adventure. Spend this time enjoying the stars and the serenity of being in the great outdoors. This program will be offered at Camp Juniper Knoll in 2022. Must have completed a Level 3 trip or have director approval.

Backcountry Level 4 Fee: $675

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

BNS-21051

Platform tents

Boundary Waters Adventure (Two Weeks) Take your canoe skills to the next level! Kick off this session at Camp Juniper Knoll building friendships and practicing canoe skills to prepare you for a five day trip in northeastern Minnesota. Paddle from lake to lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and experience the beauty and solitude of this internationally known destination. Complete your adventure by returning to camp with lots of stories to share! Must have completed a Level 3 trip or have director approval. Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Backcountry Level 4 Fee: $1,100

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-23

JK-21063

Platform tents

Camp of Wizardry Masters Bird’s Eye View (10 Days) Get ready to go up, up, and away as you climb to new heights on this unforgettable adventure! Warm up at an indoor rock climbing course before taking on the challenge of a high ropes course and experiencing breathtaking views on a zip line course. Pack up for two full days of climbing adventures on the cliffs of Devil’s Lake State Park to climb real rock routes, belay for your teammates, and improve your climbing technique.

Fee: $900

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

Review your spells and prepare for another year of magic classes. Practice your knowledge of astronomy, care for magical creatures, and make the best potion antidote. Prepare your team for the ultimate and longawaited magic skills tournament to find out which house will win the camp cup and eternal glory!

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-30

BNS-21089

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CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

JK-21054

Platform tents

August 8-13

JK-21118

Platform tents

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DIY Gardener

NEW! It’s time to take over the adventure course.

Learn how to safely clip in and navigate the Albert C. Hanna climbing tower and zip line. Hang out up on the the high ropes course and be one of the first to traverse both levels of the double decker structure, a total of 16 elements! You will learn how to help belay your teammates and round up the week with a trip to an indoor rock climbing gym.

NEW! Become a locavore this week at camp as you explore environmental stewardship and how to eat farm-to-table. You’ll build your own planter box and plant a mini vegetable garden, get your hands dirty as you learn how to manage invasive species, take a trip off-site to go strawberry picking, and plan your own dinner party using locally sourced ingredients.

Fee: $385

Fee: $435

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 13-18

BNS-21015

Lodge

Come Sail Away Do you love the lake? Take a break from your busy summer schedule and spend the week relaxing on Pleasant Lake, refreshing your sailing skills and enjoying the water. Must have completed Hoist Yer Sails I and/or II, or have multiple sailing experiences to attend. Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Must be able to lift a 15-pound sail out of the water.

Fee: $370

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21041

Platform tents

Go With the Flow (Two Weeks) Jump in for a kayaking adventure! Learn the fundamentals of proper gear and paddle strokes while practicing your paddling on Pleasant Lake. Then climb into the seat of your kayak as you practice river safety and navigation on a three-day, two-night river trip.

Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.

Backcountry Level 3 Fee: $850

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

JK-21120

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June 20-July 2

JK-21028

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RESIDENT CAMP SENIOR & AMBASSADOR

Clipped In

RESIDENT CAMP SENIOR & AMBASSADOR

H2O is the Way to Go!

Just 4 Me

NEW! A camp week designed for true water lovers awaits. Refine your paddling skills on Anderson pond in canoes and row boats, then put your technique to the test for a day trip on a local lake. We’ll take an overnight trip to enjoy a relaxing day of tubing down Tippecanoe River before splashing into some water fun with balloon soakers and a dunk tank. Wrap up this H2O packed week with offsite stand-up paddle boarding!

Must be comfortable in deep water, able to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping.

Backcountry Level 2

Hang out with girls your age for a week of camp adventures. Choose when you want to stay up late, sleep under the stars, and sleep in to noon. Decide as a group what your week will look like, including a local field trip of your choice. Bring your swimsuit, sunglasses, and ideas!

Fee: $415

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

JK-21119

Platform tents

Fee: $485

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-16

BNS-21065

Platform tents

Hoist Yer Sails II (10 Days) Take your sailing skills to the next level as you refine your technique and learn all there is to know about sailing a Sunfish. Sail solo, practice turtling, and improve your nautical navigation skills as you spend your days down at the lake. Must have Completed Hoist Yer Sails I or have multiple sailing experiences to attend. Must be comfortable in deep water, able to to tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards without stopping. Must be able to lift a 15-pound sail out of the water.

Fee: $615

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 7-16

JK-21053

Platform tents

Midnight Madness NEW! Stay up late and hang out with your friends as you explore camp after dark. Soak up the stars through a telescope, take a night hike, and plan a glow-in-the-dark extravaganza! You’ll hang out ‘til the stars shine bright and then sleep in for some welldeserved rest on at least three mornings.

Fee: $360

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 1-6

BNS-21104

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 27-July 2

JK-21040

Platform tents

Summer Bucket List Sprint Make your summer the best one yet. Bring your own ideas to add to this unforgettable bucket list and camp adventure.

1. Shoot Archery 2. Sunbathe at the Indiana Dunes Beach 3. Go Berry Picking 4. Spend a Day at the Zoo 5. Go Canoeing 6. Have a Movie Night 7. Go Mini-Golfing 8. Have a Late Night Campfire 9. Listen to Live Music 10. Go Swimming 11. Sleep In & Stay Up Late 12. Have a Water Balloon Fight.

Fee: $450

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DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21027

Lodge

August 1-6

BNS-21103

Lodge

RESIDENT CAMP TEEN LEADERSHIP

RESIDENT CAMP Teen Leadership Program Aide S’mores Ready to help younger girls enjoy the camp experience? Time to make new friends, enjoy camp, swimming, archery, and FUN! Start your week with Program Aide Basics, practice outdoor skills, and then share your knowledge while working with younger girls at camp. Completion of this session will give you the skills to volunteer at weekend camp events throughout the year.

Fee: $360 Grade Level: Entering grades 7-8 in fall 2021

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-25

BNS-21025

Lodge

August 1-6

BNS-21102

Platform tents

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

August 8-13

JK-21116

Platform tents

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I): Two Weeks Polish your camping skills and learn basic counselor techniques during this two-week session! Learn about the age characteristics of children, study human relations, and learn how to teach songs and games while you spend time observing and working with younger campers. This program is for high school campers who are serious about becoming camp counselors. Participants must have resident, day, or additional camp experience.

Fee: $600 Grade Level: Entering grades 11-12 in fall 2021

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

June 20-July 2

BNS-21028

Lodge

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-23

JK-21064

Platform tents

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Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II): Two Weeks

Trip Leader-in-Training (Two Weeks)

Put your CIT I skills into practice while working on the finer points of what it takes to be a camp counselor!

Increase your skills in archery, outdoor cooking, nature study, and the arts. Love the water? Spend additional time with the aquatic staff! Considering a career in camping or Girl Scouting? Spend time with the camp director’s team and learn about camp administration!

Round out your time at camp by putting your skills to the test as you work with younger camper groups.

Successful completion of CIT I.

Ready to check out the behind-the-scenes action of backpacking and canoe trips? Build on the techniques you learned in CIT as you master your leadership skills and learn new ways to help campers overcome fears and challenge themselves! You’ll also develop your backcountry skills, learn how to plan and lead trips, and test out your skills on a two night backpacking trip and a two night canoe trip. Successful completion of Trip Leader-in-Training will qualify you to work with backcountry programs as a Counselor Intern.

Successful completion of CIT I or enrolled in CIT I for Summer 2021. Backcountry Level 3

Fee: $600 Grade Level: Entering grades 11-12 in fall 2021

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 11-23

JK-21065

Platform tents

Counselor Internship Have you completed CIT I and II, but you are not yet 18 years old? Do you need high school or college volunteer hours? This Counselor Internship is perfect for you!

Spend a week or two volunteering to assist at resident camp this summer. Interested CITs should contact the camp director for an interview and registration information. Successful completion of CIT I and II. Fee: Free Grade Level: Entering grade 12 in fall 2021

CAMP BUTTERNUT SPRINGS DATES Varies

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES Varies

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Fee: $850 Grade Level: Entering grades 10-12 in fall 2021

CAMP JUNIPER KNOLL DATES

CODE

SLEEPING

July 25-August 6

JK-21093

Platform tents

“S uc h a grea t su m m er!

Th a nk yo u fo r givi ng m y da ug hters years of su ch w on de rful m em ories...”

- GI NA K., CAM PE R PARE NT

PAMPER YOUR CAMPER !

With a Day or Resident Camp Care Package.

CAMP FAVORITE MESS KIT I $8** Great for ALL camp adventures.

The colorful and sturdy mess kit includes a mesh tote with carabiner, plate, bowl, cup and utensils. $15 value SUMMER ESSENTIAL BASIC CARE PACKAGE I $25* Includes backpack, waterbottle, water game, postcard and stamp, eco notebook, hair accessories & fun patch. $35 value

EVERYTHING YOUR CAMPER NEEDS DAY CAMP CARE PACKAGE I $20** Includes everything in the mess kit plus a nylon backpack, bandana and waterbottle. $25 value SUMMER ESSENTIAL AND BEYOND ULTIMATE CARE PACKAGE I $50* Includes everything from the basic care package plus a plush unicorn, pillowcase, dry bag and more. $70 value

*After June 1, Basic and Ultimate Care Packages will increase by $5 â?§ **Mess Kit & Day Camp Care Packages not available for delivery to Day Camp

ORDERING INFORMATION. ADD TO YOUR CAMP REGISTRATION. 1. Select the camp your camper will be attending and when you check out - just add to your order!

2. All Kits will be shipped directly to camp and will be delivered to your camper.

3. Kits MUST be ordered at least 5 days before camp arrival.

4. You can still order online at

shopgirlscouts.com too!

MORE SUMMER FUN

More Summer Fun Looking for something fun to do in addition to camp?

Check out more program offerings for this summer!

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Learn more about and register for all of these great summer programs at: girlscoutsgcnwi.org/programs

Questions about these programs?

E-mail customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org with the subject line Program Department.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Council-Run Summer Camps Important Information Please read the following information and policies carefully prior to registering.

This information can also be found online at girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp.

PRIOR TO DAY CAMP & RESIDENT CAMP ACCESSIBILITY/ACCOMMODATIONS Our goal is to provide a positive camp experience for all girls. Please help us ensure your girl’s success at camp.

Caregivers of girls with special needs – including those with disabilities or health concerns – should contact us prior to registration. This allows us the opportunity to provide accommodations and adequate support for her camp experience. Our staff can also help you choose the sessions that are the best fit for your girl.

Specialty dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice, please contact the programs’ Camp Director.

CAMPER PAPERWORK In order to establish the best experience possible for all campers, we require additional health and personal information to be submitted after registration for day and resident campers. The more knowledge we have, the better we can help make your camper’s experience a success! Within 10 days of registering for camp you will receive an email with a link to your camper’s electronic paperwork. This email will come from campdoc.com, please make sure to add them to your safe senders list. Campers must have completed paperwork to attend camp.

Summer Camp Paperwork is Due May 1, 2021.

Every girl must have a health history form on file to participate in summer camp. This is mandatory. A camper’s registration will not be considered complete until her health history is submitted.

Please note: • Any medications to be taken while at camp must be accompanied by the “Authorization to Medicate” form.

• Campers with serious or life-threatening allergies must have an “Allergy Action Plan” on file. Please list any severe allergies or other important health information.

• Doctor’s Physical Requirement, Resident Camp Only: Your camper’s physical form must be filled out by a physician. This may be substituted for a current school or sports physical that is current within 24 months of camper attendance. Upload the form to the paperwork online or send to customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org GIRL SCOUT MEMBERSHIP Girl Scout membership is required to participate in camp. If your girl is not currently registered, a $25 membership fee will be automatically charged when registering for camp. This fee includes basic accident insurance coverage for all registered Girl Scouts as a supplement to existing insurance coverage.

PROGRAM AGE For programs that occur prior to June 1, 2021, register your girl for the grade/age group she is currently in. For programs that occur on or after June 1, 2021, register your girl for the grade she will be entering in fall 2021.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PROGRAM CONFIRMATIONS Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the camper information packet, packing list, and link to our camper paperwork forms. This email will come from Girl Scouts GCNWI Registrations & Reservations girlscoutsgcnwi@active. com, please make sure to add them to your safe senders list. Check your spam or junk folders, then contact us at customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT Register online at girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp Troop, group and family camp programs are open now for registration. Summer day and resident camp registration opens on February 1 at 6 a.m.

DAY CAMP: Program cost includes a non-refundable deposit of $25 at time of registration. Day camp registration fees cover a wide variety of camp activities, supervision provided by skilled and compassionate adult staff, a lunch cookout each week, and meals during an optional overnight. Transportation by chartered bus is an optional additional fee.

RESIDENT CAMP: Program cost includes a nonrefundable deposit of $50 for three-to six-day programs and $100 for programs longer than six days.

Resident camp registration fees cover a wide variety of camp activities, supervision provided by skilled and compassionate adult staff, lodging, and meals.

Financial Assistance GSGCNWI makes funds available to girls whose caregivers could otherwise not afford the cost of camp.

Any girl who is a registered Girl Scout is eligible to receive confidential financial assistance for one session of any day or resident camp program. Assistance is awarded based on available funds.

Steps to receive financial aid: 1. Register for camp and make the initial payment. Camp registration must be completed prior to applying for financial aid.

2. Complete the financial assistance form. The Girl Scout Financial Assistance Application is available at girlscoutsgcnwi.org/financial-assistance#camp 3. Notification and disbursement of financial assistance.

Approved financial assistance will be deducted from the total owed for the program.

Using Girl Scout CookieÂŽ Dough Girls can pay for all or part of their camp registration with the rewards they earn through GCNWI product and cookie programs. When you are ready to use your rewards, please contact our program registrar at customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org. Because camp space is limited, we highly recommend not waiting for Cookie Dough to register or pay a deposit on a program.

TRANSFERS Transfers may be made at no charge for a similar program and are based on availability.

Full payment for summer camp is due by June 1, 2021. If fees are unpaid on June 1, the remaining balance will be automatically charged to the card on file.

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MORE SUMMER FUN

WAITLIST If a program is full, join the waitlist by locating the program in the registration system and selecting “Join Waitlist”. You will be contacted if a space opens in the program, but it is not a guarantee of entry. We encourage that you register for your second-or thirdchoice program to ensure you do not miss out on an opportunity. We can transfer your camper if a spot opens in your waitlisted choice.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Cancellations received at least two weeks prior to program start date may be refunded, minus the non-refundable processing deposit fee of $25 for day camp, $50 for three-and six-day resident camp programs, and $100 for resident camp programs longer than six days. Cancellations due to medical reasons may be refunded, minus the non-refundable processing fee listed above. Requests for cancellation due to medical reasons must be made by August 30, 2021 and include a doctor’s note.

Refund requests must be submitted in writing. Please email customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org, Subject Line: Attn: Summer Camp Refund.

If GSGCNWI finds it necessary to cancel a program, a full refund will be issued to registered participants.

Refunds will not be made for the following: • No shows, late arrivals, early departure, or partial program attendance • Cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program start date • Campers who violate camp policies and are sent home

AT DAY CAMP & RESIDENT CAMP HEALTH AND SAFETY The health and safety of all campers is our number one priority. Our camps follow standards set forth by Girl Scouts of the USA and the American Camp Association.

Our Girl Scout camps offering summer camp programming are licensed by the state, and uphold state and federal codes for health, safety, site food service management, human resources, and program activities. All camps and in-person programs follow strict cleaning and sanitization procedures according

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to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), federal, and local guidelines. Each camp has established emergency procedures in consultation with local law enforcement and emergency services.

HEALTH CARE Each camp has a health supervisor who will contact caregivers as needed, in addition to monitoring and administering first aid and routine health care.

CHECK-IN HEALTH SCREENING Upon arrival at camp, all girls will receive a health screening by trained staff per current state and local guidelines. Any camper with temperature over 100oF, communicable disease, or suspected communicable disease will not be able to stay at camp and will need to return home. We will make every effort to reschedule your girl in a different session.

Health screening includes temperature check and overall scan for apparent illness or injury. Additional health screening at resident camp includes a feet check and scalp check for lice or nits. No refunds will be issued if a camper goes home due to lice or nits.

WEATHER Programs are held rain or shine! If the weather is unusually hot or cold, activities are changed to keep campers safe. Weather alert radios are monitored and there are designated storm shelters for each camp in cases of severe weather.

CAMP STAFF GSGCNWI camp staff are responsible, enthusiastic adults who are hired based on their interest and experience in working with youth in an outdoor setting.

All staff (female, male, international, and domestic) complete an interview process, pass a background check, and attend 5-10 days of on-site camp training prior to camper arrival. They are certified in CPR & First Aid and trained in outdoor skills, camp programming, and how to facilitate an exceptional camper experience.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE Because girls participate in planning activities with their program group, no two weeks or programs are exactly the same!

All information in this brochure is correct as of November 2020. Information and program availability may be subject to change.

P PRO GRAMS FOR ALL CAM REGISTER AT: mp cnwi.org/ca girlscoutsg

The new Girl Scouts GCNWI program registration system is here!

Now from a single system you can register for day camp, resident camp, programs for troops or individual girls, and book camp reservations!

LOGGING IN If you have used the registration site before, just use your current log-in information!

If this is your first time logging in: ●● Current Girl Scouts GCNWI members, we have pre-loaded your membership information into the program registration system. You just have to reset your password! You will use the adult’s email and name from your primary MyGS account. (If needed contact customercare@girlscoutsgcwni.org to confirm the right email) ●● If you are not a current member of GSGCNWI or are a troop leader wishing to register girls in your troop for programs or camp, you must first create an account. Find our guide to creating an account here: http://bit.ly/ activenet-account

QUESTIONS? If you have questions, visit girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp or contact Customer Care at 855-ILOVEGS (456-8347) or customercare@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

TROOP, GROU P, & FAM I LY CAMP: Registration is open! Sign up today!

Search for programs on our registration site by Girl Scout level or desired program type.

Next steps after registering for troop, group, or family camp: 1. Check your inbox for your receipt.

2. At least one week prior to your program, watch for follow up e-mails with additional program details.

SUMM ER DAY CAMP & SUMM ER RESI DENT CAMP: Registration opens February 1, 2021 at 6 a.m.

Search by the program name or code for each session your girl wishes to attend.

Full payment or a deposit is due upon registration. Final payment for summer camp programs is due by June 1, 2021.

Financial assistance may be available (see page 22).

Next steps after registering for summer camp: 1. Check your inbox for your receipt. This e-mail is your program confirmation and includes links to your camper’s information packet and information about completing your camper’s paperwork.

2. Watch your inbox for an email to complete your camper’s online paperwork. An email from campdoc.com will arrive about a week after registration, to the email used to register for the program.

3. All camper paperwork is due by May 1, 2021.

This deadline includes the day camp program health history and resident camp programs current physical and health history.

4. Reference the Camper Information Packet which includes camp packing lists.

5. Watch for follow up e-mails from camp with additional program details.

VOLU NTEER-LED DAY CAMP: Registration for volunteer-led camps is handled by the volunteers directing the programs and may vary. Refer to page 35 for more information.

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REGISTER

Registration at a Glance

Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage Paid Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

1551 Spencer Road Joliet, IL 60433

Online Registration Opens Feb. 1, 2021!

CAMP IS AW ES OM E!