Camp Kaufmann Get Outdoors Guide: Winter & Spring 2022

Camp Kaufmann

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Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center 40 Wall Street, Suite 708 New York, NY 10005 P 212.645.4000 ext 297 F 212.645.4599 www.girlscoutsnyc.org Connect with Us @girlscoutsnyc

Camp Program Department Directory • Margeaux Sullivan, Camp Director • Alisha O’Kane, Camp Registrar • Maggie Vasquez, VP The best method of communication is email. Please email customercare@ girlscoutsnyc.org or campkaufmann@ girlscoutsnyc.org but if you need to reach us immediately please call us at 212-645-4000 ext 297.

Camp Kaufmann Staff Steve Gomez, Camp Property Manager Jim Barry, Camp Ranger Camp Kaufmann is owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, Inc. and is fully accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Girl Scouts of Greater New York abides by the program and safety standards of GSUSA and the New York State and Dutchess County Departments of Health.

PLANNING TIP Want to take your girls to Camp Kaufmann but are unsure of the first steps?

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Reach out to customercare@ girlscoutsnyc.org to set up a one on one or small group meeting with our Camp Registrar!

Get Outdoors!

Dear Girl Scouts, I am so excited to share this new edition of the Get Outdoors Guide for Camp Kaufmann! Whether you are an experienced camper or are coming up for your first time, you will have the opportunity to try new things, challenge yourself, and have fun.

With 425 acres of land in Dutchess County, NY, Camp Kaufmann provides a beautiful setting for Girl Scouts to explore the outdoors with either their families or their troops. Discover the trails that run throughout the property, learn to survive in the wilderness, paint a canvas by the lake, and make new friends!

Whichever program type you choose to participate in, you are always welcome at camp.

From around the campfire,

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Leader Preparation Take your troop on an adventure they will remember for the rest of their lives! Camp Kaufmann is only about an hour and a half from the city.

Troop leaders work closely with their Girl Scouts to plan and carry out a weekend camping experience like no other!

Here is what you need: • One adult currently certified in First Aid/CPR. • One adult who has completed Overnight Adventures: Camp Out Training.

• One adult who has completed Overnight Adventures: Sleep Out Training.

It could be the same adult that holds all 3 certifications. Then you book the housing, plan your transportation, plan your menu, complete essential camp forms, and come to Camp Kaufmann! Camp Kaufmann is open all year round. Yes, in the As you’re planning any kind fall, winter, spring, of recreational activity, be and summer! sure to consult GSUSA’s Safety Activity Checkpoints.

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They can be found here.

Camp Prerequisites: Overnight Adventures: Sleep Out Training This course is mandatory for all Troop Leaders participating in any overnight trip or sleepover.

Troop Leaders will learn how to prepare for a travel experience with Girl Scouts and address safety protocols. This training is completely online. Sign into MyGS to access gsLearn. You’ll find Overnight Adventures in the GSGNY Content Library.

This is a 3-hour training.

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This is an in-person course that teaches fire building skills, outdoor cooking, elementary knots, and knife safety. In addition, discuss what to pack and learn about tips and tricks to make the best kaper charts for your troop. We offer this course at Camp Kaufmann. If you are completing you certification at camp, you may bring you Girl Scout with you on that weekend. Girl Scouts will have fun with camp counselors and earn badges while the adults are in training.

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A Leadership Camping Experience

Camp Kaufmann Leadership Camping Experience Camping is a great way for girls to explore leadership, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether for a day, a weekend, or longer, Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Here are just a few Girl Scout camp experiences for you to check out at Camp Kaufmann:

Day Trips Day trips are perfect for first time campers of all levels! All day trips are from 10am – 4pm.

The cost includes s’mores, snacks, lunch, a patch, and programming. If you are looking for a specific theme related to one of the outdoor badges, we’ll be happy to put that together for you! We will customize your day trip, add outdoor classrooms, and provide you with the perfect day for your troop!

Troop Camping Troop Camping is for Girl Scouts of all ages and their troop leaders. (We recommend Brownie through Ambassador levels). It is usually an experience from Friday late afternoon through Sunday Morning. Troops may choose to stay for one night or two nights. The girls and troop leaders plan meals and programming. Please be sure to review Leader Training requirements.

Theme Weekend Events Theme Weekend Events are for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders. Camp Kaufmann offers both level-specific and all-level weekends with programming provided by camp staff. Food is also provided but will be prepared by participants (see sample menu on page 15). All groups must be accompanied by an adult volunteer who has completed Overnight Adventure Training.

Girl-Only Experience The Girl-Only experience is for girls who have been to camp before and feel comfortable spending the night away from home without their families or troop leaders. Girls are supervised by trained camp counselors. These fun-filled weekends are for Junior through Ambassador level Girl Scouts. They will plan activities with their counselors, enjoy a theme, earn a badge, and embrace the outdoors!

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Camp Kaufmann Day Trips

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All day trips run from 10 - 4 pm.

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All day trips are $35 per person and include lunch, snacks, s’mores, programming and patches.

My Girl Scout & Me

Date: Saturday, January 8th Badges Earned: He & Me Fun Patch For: All Levels Girls can enjoy camp with a special adult male in their life! Go hiking, roast s’mores over the campfire, create unique crafts and sing songs beside someone who is Man Enough to be a Girl Scout!

Math in Nature

Date: Saturday, January 22 Badges Earned: Shapes in Nature For: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors Girls will learn about patterns, shapes, and colors while exploring the beautiful nature on our camp property. By participating in this event, girls will earn the first of 3 badges in the Math in Nature Series.

My First Winter Day Trip Date: Saturday, February 5th Badges Earned: Daisies- Daisy Snow Adventure & Outdoor Art Maker Brownies- Brownie Snow Adventure & Outdoor Art Creator For: Daisies, Brownies

Summer Sleepaway Camp Open House

Date: Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, May 14th Patch Earned: Camp Kaufmann fun patch For: All Ages Come visit camp and take a look around!

Meet staff, tour the camp property, visit some cabins, and have fun! Please see the Summer Camp Brochure for more information.

Be Prepared

Date: Saturday, May 7th Badges Earned: Archery & First Aid For: Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors Girl Scouts will learn all about archery, including the parts of the bow and arrow and how to stay safe on the range, before trying their hand at shooting. Girls will also dive into various wilderness first aid and survival techniques.

Daisies and Brownies will get to try different ways of being active the snow from sledding to snowshoeing. afterwards, warm up with a hot drink while making art inspired by the outdoors.

My First Day Trip

Date: Saturday, April 9th and Saturday, April 30th Badges Earned: Buddy Camper & Outdoor Art Maker For: Daisy, Brownies Girl Scouts will love singing songs, hiking, making s’mores, learning fire safety, exploring basic wilderness skills, crafts, and of course, making new friends!

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Camp Kaufmann Theme Weekend Events

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All weekends are $95 per person and include housing, programming, food (prepared and cooked by the troop) and badges.

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Camp Kaufmann Theme Weekend Events

An Adventure Through Night & Day Date: Friday, January 14th- Sunday, January 16th Badges Earned: Night Owl & Space Science Researcher For: Cadettes

Have you ever wondered why we see rainbows after it rains? Or how the stars look so close to us, but are so far away?

Come to camp and explore the wonders of the sky during this Cadette themed weekend! Cadette Girl Scouts will earn their Night Owl and Space Science researcher badges.

Winterfest

Date: Friday, February 11th- Sunday, February 13th Patches Given: Winter fun patch For: All Levels Girl Scouts will experience all the fun that camp has to offer in the winter. From snowshoeing on the trails, sledding on the hills, and making winter themed art, everyone will have a blast during the winter weekend!

Overnight Adventures: Camp Out!

Dates: Friday, March 11th- Sunday, March 13th and Friday, May 20th - Sunday, May 22nd Badges Earned: Outdoor Art For: Volunteers and all Girl Scout levels Prerequisite: Overnight Adventures & Beyond This training teaches you all there is to know about camping with your Girl Scouts. Upon completion, you’ll be able to come troop camping at Camp Kaufmann, take your girls on camping trips, build a fire, and much more! Girl Scouts can come along too! While adults are in training, Girl Scouts will spend the day with our camp counselors earning their Outdoor Art badges!

My First Overnight

Date: Saturday, May 21st- Sunday, May 22nd Badges Earned: Trail Adventure, Eco Learner (Daisies), and Cabin Camper (Brownies) For: Daisies & Brownies Daisies and Brownies will spend one night at camp while working towards their outdoor journey. Learn the basics of camping, find inspiration for art in nature and plan a Take Action project.

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My Girl Scout & Me

1/8/2022

Cadette Theme Weekend

1/14/22-1/16/22

Math in Nature

1/22/2022

My First Winter Day Trip

2/5/2022

Winterfest

2/11/22-2/13/22

Overnight Adventures: Camp Out Training

3/11/22-3/12/22

My First Day Trip

4/9/22 and 4/30/22

Summer Sleepaway Camp Open House

4/23/2022 and 5/14/2022

Be Prepared

5/7/2022

My First Overnight

5/21/22-5/22/22

Daisy

Brownie

Junior

Cadette

Senior

Ambassador

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Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping

Troop leaders may take their girls camping for a weekend at Camp Kaufmann from September-May. Troop Camping is a weekend event from Friday evening through Sunday morning. It is planned and carried out by all the members of the troop. Troop leaders reserve the housing, then plan transportation, meals, sleeping arrangements, and activities with the help of their troops. For any camping trip, the troop must have one First-Aid/ CPR certified adult and one Overnight Adventures certified adult. Each house or camp unit must have its own First Aid/ CPR certified person. If you plan to use the fireplace or fire ring to build your own fires, you will need one adult to have the Great Outdoors Certification. If you are staying in a lake house and do not plan on using the fireplace or pit, you only need the Overnight Adventures.

Add an Outdoor Classroom Troops can choose to enhance their experience by hiring one of our skilled counselors to run a specific activity for them. There are different classrooms based on the season and they are offered at different rates. Outdoor Classrooms are listed in the registration link.

Remember, our outdoor units will open on April 22nd!

Always Available

Cost

Length

Level

Survival Skills

$5 per person

1½ hour

All Levels

Campfire, Songs, and S’mores

$5 per person

1 hour

All Levels

Ecology Hike

$5 per person

1 hour

All Levels

Night Hike

$3 per person

1 hour

All Levels

Archery

$13 per person

1½ hour

J, C, S, A

Low Ropes

$13 per person

1½ hour

All Levels

Climbing Tower

$18 per person

1½ hour

J, C, S, A

Climbing Tower and High Ropes

$25 per person

2 hours

C, S, A

Frog Pond/Butterfly Garden Visit

$5 per person

1½ hour

All Levels

$5 per person

1½ hour

All Levels

Seasonally (Fall and Spring)

Winter Only (weather dependent) Sledding/Snowshoeing

IMPORTANT NOTE: During Spring 2022, outdoor classrooms will be limited to the month of May and the first two weekends in June.

There will be a maximum of 1 outdoor classroom per unit. The Outdoor Classroom request must be submitted upon registration to your camping weekend. They are approved by Camp Director two weeks prior to your camping trip. This season there is limited availability and Outdoor Classroom booking depends on the availability of certified staff and weather conditions. Troops may be grouped together to meet a minimum ratio and for troops to get to know new Girl Scout friends!

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Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping

House Unit

Log Cabin Unit

Wooden Cabin Unit

To register for Troop Camping or any of our other Camp Kaufmann experiences, please visit https://girlscoutsnyc.campbrainregistration.com Type

Unit

House

Log Cabin

Wooded Cabin

Rustic

Max Capacity

Cost

Info

Hillcrest

10

$300

Irving Berlin

10

$300

Available Year Round

Silverbirch

10

$300

Carola

10

$300

Ohrbach A

8

$300

Ohrbach B

10

$300

Eleanor Edson A

10

$300

Eleanor Edson B

10

$300

Forest Haven A

8

$300

Forest Haven B

10

$360

Journey’s End A

6

$270

Journey’s End B

6

$270

Cedar Knoll A

6

$270

Cedar Knoll B

6

$270

Oakridge

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$305

Available April 15th – October 15th

Capacities may vary depending on guidance from the CDC and the Department of Health.

Please contact us for the most up to date capacities.

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Transportation Although the council does not provide transportation, you still have several options to get to camp.

Sample Weekend Menus Friday Night Dinner:

Friday Night Dinner:

Make your own Pizza, Salad, Dessert, Water and Juice

Taco ground beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheese, Onion, Hard and Soft shells, Dessert, Water and Juice

Saturday Breakfast:

Saturday Breakfast:

• Take the train! Take the Metro North – Harlem line to the Patterson Station.

Camp is ten to fifteen minutes away by car.

Super Taxi can get you to camp from there.

Their number is 845-225-2525.

Pancakes, Scrambled eggs and Sausage, Oatmeal, Orange Juice, Apple Juice

Waffles, bacon, fruits, Oatmeal, Orange Juice, Apple Juice

Food

Lunch:

Lunch:

All special events, day trips and girl only events include food. Please contact us if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. If you are planning a troop camping weekend you will be responsible for bringing all of your own food. If you do not want to transport all of it, you have the option of using Stop & Shop! StopandShop.com is a online grocery delivery service. The groceries will arrive at camp and we will put them in your unit for you. If you are going to use this service, please call Stop & Shop at least 72 hours in advance of your trip. Once you have completed your order, please email your confirmation to campkaufmann@ girlscoutsnyc.org.

Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Salad, Fruit, Dessert, Water and Juice

Grilled cheese, Tomato soup, Chicken soup, Vegetables, Dessert, Water and Juice

Dinner:

Dinner:

Mac n Cheese, Chicken strips, Salad, Dessert, Water and Juice

Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Garlic bread, Dessert, Water and Juice

Breakfast to Go:

Breakfast to Go:

Bagels, Cream cheese, Butter, Jelly, Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Juice and Water

Cereal, Milk, Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Juice and Water

• Drive to camp - we have plenty of parking!

• Order a bus - You may use any coach bus available, as long as they provide you with a certificate of liability–for 5 million to certificate holder: Girl Scouts of Greater NY. Forward all certificates to customercare@ girlscoutsnyc.org

BE CERTAIN YOUR ORDER CONTAINS THE NAME OF THE UNIT YOU ARE STAYING IN! Having the Unit name on the order helps us and Stop & Shop be sure the orders are going to the right troop. Set up your delivery for between 12 pm and 4 pm on the Friday your troop arrives.

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About Camp Kaufmann Camp Kaufmann is located in Holmes, New York, just over the Dutchess County border, 70 miles north of midtown Manhattan. With over 400 acres of rolling hills, the property offers a beautiful landscape. The camp features various types of accommodations for both new and experienced campers and can accommodate over 300 campers in houses and cabins during the peak summer season.

Facilities include a lake for boating and fishing, an archery range, a pool, several hiking trails, and both high and low rope challenge course elements.

INDEX Leader Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A Leadership Camping Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Camp Kaufmann Day Trips . . . . . . . 8 Camp Kaufmann Theme Weekend Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camp Kaufmann Troop Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sample Weekend Menus . . . . . . . 15

Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center 40 Wall Street, Suite 708 New York, NY 10005 212.645.4000 www.girlscoutsnyc.org/camp