Summer Camp Brochure 2020

Urban Day Camps Camp Kaufmann Breaking the Code

Camp Locations

Poughkeepsie

Letter from Meridith

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Dear Girl Scouts,

Patterson

Growing up in Maine provided me with the opportunity to enjoy so many outdoor adventures – to climb trees, hike trails, and swim in lakes. For NYC girls, I know that access to the outdoors can be challenging and I love seeing Girl Scouts have amazing experiences outdoors, especially in the summer!

Danbury

Camp Locations

I am so excited to celebrate the second year of our relaunched sleepaway camp program at Camp Kaufmann, where girls are able to experience the open woods or see the star-filled night sky without the obstruction of streetlights. Girls can fish and go boating, practice their skills at our archery range, swim in the pool, and so much more!

URBAN DAY CAMPS

With so many programs like Urban Day Camp and Breaking the Code, girls can engage their passion for playing in nature and learn to code this summer, with Girl Scouts!

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Bronx Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Heights

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Brownsville

At all of our camps, girls make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. I hope this guide helps bring you so much Summer joy as you plan out your camp experiences.

Yours in Scouting,

OUR MISSION

Manhattan

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Harlem

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Financial District*

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Queens

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Staten Island * Daisy Day Camp available for 2 two-week sessions only.

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CAMP KAUFMANN

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Holmes, NY

BREAKING THE CODE CAMP 9

11 Times Square, NYC

Meridith Maskara

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Law

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I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

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Summer Schedule

The Nature Acclimation Process Session 1

Session 2

Week Session 1 Week 2 1 July 6 - 10

July 13 - 17

Week 1

Session 3

Week Session32 Week 4

July 20 - 24

Week 2

July 6 - 10

July 13 - 17

Good Neighbor & EcoLearner

Week 3

Buddy Camper & Outdoor Art Maker Good Buddy Camper Neighbor & Outdoor & EcoLearner Art Maker Play Fair My Best Self Hiker

Aug. 3 - 7

Week 4 July 27 -31

Girl Scout Way & Making Friends Girl Scout Way & Play Fair My Best Self Girl Scout Practice Making Friends Way & Social with Staying Fit Camper Butterfly Purpose Girl Scout Practice Way & Social with Staying Fit Butterfly Purpose Breaking the Code Breaking the Code

Week Session53 Week 6

July 27 -31

July 20 - 24

Session 4 Aug. 10 -14

Week 5 Aug. 3 - 7

Outdoor Art Creator

Week 6 Aug. 10 -14

Outdoor Trail Climbing Art Creator Adventure Adventure Outdoor Trail Climbing Art Explorer Adventure Adventure

Hiker

Outdoor Trail Art Explorer Adventure Breaking the Code

Camper

Breaking the Code

Breaking the Code

Session 1

Week 7

Aug. 17 - 21

Trail Adventure Space & Climbing Science Adventure Explorer Trail Adventure Space & Climbing Science Adventure Trail Climbing Explorer Adventure Adventure

Breaking the Code

Climbing Adventure

Breaking the Code Breaking the Code

Session 2

July 5 - 17, $1300

Week Session74

Aug. 17 - 21

Session 3

July 22 - 31, $1000

Aug. 2 - 14, $1300

Session 1Session 2A Session Session Session 3 Session 1A July 2B 2Session 3A Aug. 5 - 17, $1300 July 22 - 31, $1000 2 - 14, $1300 July 5 - 10 $600 Session 1A July 5 - 10 $600

July 22 - 24 July 26 - 31 Aug. 2 - 7 2B Session 3A $300Session 2A $600Session $600 July 22 - 24 July 26 - 31 Aug. 2 - 7 $300 $600 Fairies, $600

Fun in the Sun

Brownie Sampler

Fun in the Sun Trekker

Animal Lover

Artageous

Brownie Sampler

Flowers & Butterflies

Artageous

Splish Splash

Animal Lover Cast Iron Chef

Trekker Let It Fly Let It Fly

Fairies, Flowers & Butterflies Design Divas

Splish Splash

Design Divas Survivor

Cast Iron Chef

Magic for Muggies

Hit the Stage

Magic for Muggies Trailblazers

Hit the Stage

Lifeguard in Training Lifeguard in Training

For more information on the benefits of the outdoors, read our Girl Scout Research Institute report - “More Than S’mores”

tinyurl.com/morethansmores

Table of Contents You will notice that this booklet is organized by Girl Scout Level. Not a Girl Scout? No problem! All girls are welcome to join our summer programs!

Daisies.............................................. 6

Juniors............................................ 10

Day Trippers

Go Your Own Way

Girls become team players and care more about protecting our environment.

Jr. Lifeguard

Rocks and Ropes

Go Your Own Way

Girls develop leadership skills, build social bonds, and are happier overall.

Brownies .......................................... 8

Rocks and Ropes

Full STEAM Ahead

Girls discover that they can better solve problems and overcome challenges.

Survivor Jr. Lifeguard

Full STEAM Ahead

Trailblazers

As the only Girl Scout council serving a 100% urban population, we feel a special responsibility to get our girls outdoors! First time visits to the outdoors can be scary. Knowing this, we offer a wide variety of experiences that acclimate girls to the natural world. We know that when girls have a better understanding of the natural world they are more likely to care for it. The many benefits of spending time outdoors include:

Day Trippers

CIT Intensive

Cadettes..........................................12 Seniors and Ambassadors ..........14 Transportation & Accommodations Open house Events.................................16

CIT Intensive

Are You Ready for Camp Quiz.....18 Urban Day Camp 4

Daisies

Brownies UrbanJuniors Day Daisies

Brownies

Camp Kaufmann

Cadettes Camp Juniors

Seniors Kaufmann & Ambassadors Camp

Cadettes

Seniors & Ambassadors

Financial Aid, Contact and BACK Registration Information...................... PAGE

Urban Day Camps

My First Day Trip:

Grades K-1

CITY EXPERIENCES July 13 to July 17 AND July 20 to July 24 AND August 10-14 to August 17-21 Time: 8am – 3pm (extended day, 8am – 5 pm, available at additional cost) Fee: $800 Extended Day Session: $900 (financial assistance available)

Join us for the ultimate first trip to camp! Girls and their moms (or significant adult female) will enjoy singing songs and making s’mores around a fire, making trail mix and discovering animal tracks during a hike in the woods.

Saturday May 9 Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Badges: Good Neighbor & Ecolearner (week 1) and Buddy Camper & Outdoor Art Maker (week 2) Trail Adventure & Climbing Adventure (week 1) and Space Science Explorer (week 2)

Fee: $40 per person

Good Neighbor & EcoLearner: Won’t you be my neighbor?

During this fun filled week, Daisy Girl Scouts will find out which communities they belong to and how the people in our communities work together to be good neighbors to each other. Part of being a good neighbor is taking care of nature!

Girls will also learn some ways to give back by protecting the environment when you go outdoors.

Buddy Camper & Outdoor Art Maker: What an adventure the outdoors can be! Daisy Girl Scouts will get to play in nature, eat outside, and pretend to sleep under the stars by setting up their own campsite! They will also explore the outdoors and use what you see and hear to make different kinds of art projects.

Space Science Explorer: Explore the Earth and beyond! Join your Daisy friends as you discover and observe the sky like a real space scientist. Girl will learn about the Sun, moon and stars during this out of this world week!

Trail Adventure/Climbing Adventure: Are you ready to discover the Great Outdoors?

This week of camp will take Daisies on adventures through the woods and to the sky! They will play outdoor hiking games, gain bouldering climbing skills, and work on their flexibility. Get ready to plan and prepare for your journey by gathering your gear and your sense of adventure as you explore NYC with your Girl Scout pals!

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Camp Kaufmann Experiences

Good Neighbor

Eco-Learner

Buddy Camper

Outdoor Art Maker

Badges: Daisy Trail Adventure and Eco-Learner

My First Overnight: Daisies will spend one night at camp while working towards their Outdoor Journey. Learn the basics of camping (including s’more making!) and find inspiration for art in nature, then plan a Take Action project to complete their Journey.

May 30 - 31 Time: 10 am - 10 am Fee: $80 per person Badges: Buddy Camper, Outdoor Art Maker and Take Action

Daisy Trail Adventure

Eco-Learner

Buddy Camper

Outdoor Art Maker

Take Action

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Urban Day Camps

Camp Kaufmann Experiences

Grades 2-3

CITY EXPERIENCES All experiences include outdoor trips, fun science experiments, themed badge activities, teambuilding and games, reading time, songs, crafts, a girl-led community service project, new friends and much more! Trips are subject to change.

Brownies will stay in our lake house units which have a large bunk room for girls, separate rooms for counselors, and two bathrooms and showers inside the building.

WEEK 1

SESSION 1 Dates: July 6th to July 10th

WEEK 2 & 3 SESSION 2

Day camps run Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Dates: July 13th to

Fee: $450 for Session 1. All other Sessions are $900 for 2-weeks. Girls must register for the entire session. (financial assistance available)

July 17th AND July 20th to July 24th

Badges: Girl Scout Way & Making Friends, Play Fair & My Best Self, Hiker & Outdoor Art Creator, Trail Adventure & Snow/Climbing Adventure

Fun in the Sun:

Artrageous:

Enjoy the sunshine, create awesome arts and crafts projects, roast marshmallows over the campfire, take a dip in the pool and make new friends at camp this summer! This is the perfect opportunity for Brownies to come explore the world of sleepaway camp!

This session is all about creativity! Try out different ways of making art. Use unusual materials to paint, make a sculpture out of clay, illustrate your own story and learn to use a knitting loom! Brownies will get to do all their favorite camp activities in addition to spending extra time as artists.

July 5-July 10 July 26-July 31

WEEK 4 & 5 SESSION 3

Fee: $600 (financial assistance available)

Dates: July 27th to

July 31st AND August 3rd to August 7th

Fee: $600 (financial assistance available)

Badges: Brownie Trail Adventure Badges: Outdoor Art Creator

Brownie Sampler:

WEEK 6 & 7 SESSION 4 Dates: August 10th to

August 14th AND August 17th to August 21st

Are you excited to see what camp is all about?

Give it a try during this three day mini-session!

Brownies will participate in camp activities like boating, fishing, hiking and singing. Try new things and gain new outdoor skills and start your journey towards becoming a camping pro!

July 22-July 24 Fee: $300 (financial assistance available)

Fairies, Flowers, and Butterflies: Brownies will learn about the connections that all living things have with each other during this camp session.

From keeping our gardens healthy so they can provide a space for butterflies to visit, to building homes for the magical fairies that make camp so special, everything deserves the love and attention of a Brownie!

Badges: Hiker

August 2-August 7 Fee: $600 (financial assistance available) Badges: Bugs

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Girl Scout Way

Making Friends

Play Fair

My Best Self

Hiker

Outdoor Art Creator

Trail Adventure

Snow/Climbing Adventure

Trail Adventure

Hiker

Outdoor Art Creator

Bugs

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Urban Day Camps

Camp Kaufmann Experiences

Grades 4-5

CITY EXPERIENCES All experiences include outdoor trips, fun science experiments, themed badge activities, teambuilding and games, reading time, songs, crafts, a girl-led community service project, new friends and much more!

Day camps run Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm Fee: $450 for Session 1. All other Sessions are $900 for 2-weeks. Girls must register for the entire session. (financial assistance available) Badges: Girl Scout Way & Social Butterfly, Practice with Purpose & Staying Fit, Camper & Outdoor Art Explorer, Trail Adventure & Snow/Climbing Adventure

WEEK 1

SESSION 1 Dates: July 6th to July 10th

Trekker: Explore the outdoors by foot in this hiking-based session! In addition to their favorite activities around camp, Juniors will head out of camp on three different days to hike on nearby trails.

Dates: July 13th to

July 17th AND July 20th to July 24th

WEEK 4 & 5 SESSION 3 Dates: July 27th to

July 31st AND August 3rd to August 7th

(financial assistance available)

Badges: Junior Trail Adventures

Let it Fly: Juniors will learn all about the world

Badges: Space Science Investigator

WEEK 6 & 7 SESSION 4

August 2 – 14

mals, build an animal home and get a chance to meet all sorts of fun critters! This is a mini-session so it’s a great introduction to camp for anyone who may not be ready to commit to a full week.

Badges: Animal Habitats

Badges: Product Designer

(financial assistance available)

Social Butterfly

Practice with Purpose

Staying Fit

Camper

Outdoor Art Explorer

Trail Adventure

Snow/Climbing Adventure

Trail Adventure

Space Science Investigator

(financial assistance available)

Survivor: Learn to be a survivor! Practice primitive skills like fire building, making a shelter, knot tying, and even fishing. Study the tracks of animals and navigate through camp using a map and compass. After this session, you will know that you are a survivor!

Carola, jump off the diving board, play water games in the field and get extra time in the pool!

Not a swimmer? That’s ok! Part of each day will

Girl Scout Way

Fee: $1,300

Fee: $300

Splish Splash: Paddle the day away on Lake

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(financial assistance available)

Badges: Simple Meals

Animal Lover: Learn about and observe ani-

July 22 – 24

Fee: $1,000

July 22 – 31

Design Divas: For all innovators out there, learn the process of design. Every new item that is created starts from an idea one person has to solve a problem. In this session, girls will find creative solutions to real world issues!

Dates: August 10th to

August 14th AND August 17th to August 21st

Cast Iron Chef: The possibilities for making food outside are endless! Plan and cook meals using various outdoor cooking techniques. Create your own recipes, try foods from other cultures, and enjoy goodies made over a campfire.

Fee: $1,300 (financial assistance available)

(financial assistance available)

Badges: Paddle Boat Design Challenge

of things that fly. Make kites, find shapes in the clouds and race paper airplanes. Learn about engineering, the natural world and outer space in this session perfect for all innovators!

July 5 – 17

Fee: $600

July 26 – 31

Fee: $1,300

July 5 – 17

WEEK 2 & 3 SESSION 2

be spent learning new skills with our certified water safety instructors!

Animal Habitats

Paddle Boat Design Challenge

August 2 - 14 Badges: Camper

Simple Meals

Product Designer

Fee: $1,300 (financial assistance available)

Camper

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Breaking the Code Camp

Camp Kaufmann Experiences

CITY EXPERIENCE

Full STEAM Ahead: Magic for Muggles:

Microsoft 11 Times Square, NY, NY 10036

Grades 6-9

Breaking the Code: A coding + leadership + filmmaking program for girls in 6th – 12th grade • Learn to code Javascript using a platform that’s just for Girl Scouts!

• Tap into your leadership potential by learning how to advocate for a cause you care about!

• Put it all together into a public service announcement that you write, act in, film, and edit!

• Meet an amazing panel of women who currently work at Microsoft– and ask them questions about their college and career paths!

• Breaking the Code is open to current AND future members of Girl Scouts!

Grab your wands for this magical session of camp! Play a game of Quidditch in our field, study herbology in the garden, and make potions over the campfire. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this spellbinding session!

July 5 – 17 Badges: Night Owl

Fee: $1,300 (financial assistance available)

July 13 – 17, 2020 at Microsoft August 10 – 14, 2020 at Microsoft

Using concepts from science, technology, engineering, art and math, Cadettes will work with hand tools and lumber to design and assemble a project that will help make Camp Kaufmann a better place.

July 22 – 31 Badges: Woodworker

Fee: $1,300 (financial assistance available)

Jr. Lifeguard: Trailblazers:

Fee and Registration: $200/week (includes lunch and snacks) • July Breaking the Code Camp: bit.ly/JulyBTC2020 • August Breaking the Code Camp: bit.ly/AugustBTC2020

During this session, Cadettes will participate in traditional camp activities with a focus on outdoor skills then head out three different times during their two weeks to spend a full day hiking and exploring nearby trails.

Badges: Social Innovator & Public Policy

July 5 – 17 Badges: Cadette Trail Adventures

Fee: $1,300 (financial assistance available)

Improve your swimming skills and practice techniques used by lifeguards! By the end of the session, campers will have earned their American Red Cross Jr. Lifeguard Certification. NOTE: Campers must be able to swim at least two full laps of the pool to be eligible for this program.

August 2 – 17 Badges: Cadette First Aid

Fee: $1,300 (financial assistance available)

Rocks and Ropes: Hit the Stage: Singers, actors, dancers and entertainers of all kinds will hit the stage during this theater themed session. Work together on a show that will be performed for the whole camp!

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July 22 – 31 Badges: Public Speaker

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Digital Movie Maker

Night Owl

Trail Adventures

Start with games and initiatives on the ground then move up to challenges on our low ropes course before taking on our rock-climbing wall, high ropes circuit and zipline! This session will also involve a field trip off site to try out even more advanced climbing skills.

Fee: $1,000 (financial assistance available)

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Fee: $1,300

August 2 – 14

(financial assistance available)

Badges: Cadette Climbing Adventure

Public Speaker

Woodworker

Cadette First Aid

Climbing Adventure

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Camp Kaufmann Experiences

CITY EXPERIENCE

Go Your Own Way:

Microsoft 11 Times Square, NY, NY 10036

Lifeguard in Training:

Grades 11-12

Breaking the Code: A coding + leadership + filmmaking program for girls in 6th – 12th grade • Learn to code Javascript using a platform that’s just for Girl Scouts!

• Tap into your leadership potential by learning how to advocate for a cause you care about!

• Put it all together into a public service announcement that you write, act in, film, and edit!

• Meet an amazing panel of women who currently work at Microsoft– and ask them questions about their college and career paths!

• Breaking the Code is open to current AND future members of Girl Scouts!

July 13 – 17, 2020 at Microsoft August 10 – 14, 2020 at Microsoft

Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification while enjoying the fun of being at camp! During the course of this session, girls ages 15 and up will have the opportunity to complete the full requirements of becoming a certified lifeguard. When not focused on the curriculum, there will be plenty of time to enjoy boating, hiking, arts and crafts, and other camp favorites! NOTE: LITs 16 and older will be able to apply to continue the remainder of the summer as a paid employee at camp.

Fee: Session 1: $1300 Session 1A: $600

Badges: Social Innovator & Public Policy

Session 2: July 22-31 Session 2A: July 22-24 Session 2B: July 26-31 Fee: Session 2: $1000 Session 2A: $300 Session 2B: $600

(financial assistance available)

CIT Intensive: If you are interested in participating in our yearround CIT program, this is the place to start!

Begin with learning the ins and outs of working with children, teaching in the outdoors, and improving your own outdoor skills. CITs will also have the chance to work with younger groups while they are here! NOTE: CITs 16 and older will be able to apply to continue the remainder of the summer as a paid employee at camp.

Day Trippers: Spend some of your days exploring and enjoying everything that Camp Kaufmann has to offer and spend other days taking advantage of local attractions!

Session 1: July 5 -17 Session 1A: July 5-10

Session 3: August 2-14 Session 3A: August 2-7

Fee: Session 1: $1300 Session 1A: $600

Fee: Session 3: $1300 Session 3A: $600

(financial assistance available)

Badges: CIT pin

Social Innovator & Public Policy

Senior First Aid

(financial assistance available)

Journey Earned: Sow What? or Justice

Badges: Senior or Ambassador First Aid

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Design your own camp experience during this girl-led session. Seniors and Ambassadors will work together to create their own schedule for their time at camp. Whether it’s camping out under the stars or sipping smoothies by the lake, riding the zipline or painting a mural, the possibilities are endless! During their time at camp girls will also be able to start working towards their Gold Award by completing at least one Journey and working to come up with a project plan

Session 1: July 5 -17 Session 1A: July 5-10

Fee and Registration: $200/week (includes lunch and snacks) • July Breaking the Code Camp: bit.ly/JulyBTC2020 • August Breaking the Code Camp: bit.ly/AugustBTC2020

Grades 9-10

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Breaking the Code Camp

(financial assistance available)

Badges: Sky or Water

Ambassador First Aid

CIT Pin

Sow What? or Justice

Sky or Water

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Transportation and Accommodations

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Urban Day Camp and Breaking the Code:

Camp Kaufmann Sleepaway Programs:

Urban Day Camp Information Night: On

Pick up and drop off times are always at the camp location. When girls attend trips, they either take a chartered bus, the subway or walk.

Girls always return back to camp after trips. In the mornings, parents should be prepared to walk girls in and sign them in. They’ll also need to sign them back out in the evening. With parent permission, teens in Breaking the Code can arrive and depart without an adult.

Camp officially starts at 3 pm on the first day of the session and ends at 1 pm on the last Friday of the session. There are two options for getting your child to and from camp.

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 from 6-8pm, we will be holding a parent information night at our offices at 40 Wall St. Parents will hear about our program and participate in a Q+A session with the camp’s leadership. Please RSVP here:

• Option 1 - Drive to Camp: Parents must arrive between 2:30pm and 3:00pm on the first day of the session and by 1pm on the last day.

Please note that all cars and parents will need to remain in the parking lot. If you’d like to see the accommodations, we highly recommend attending our Open House. Parents will be unable to go beyond the parking lot on drop-off and pick-up day. If you are driving, please do not use the Waze app-it will take you to an address down the street.

events.girlscoutsnyc.org/Event/Details/Urban-Day-Camp-Information-Night/475

• O ption 2 - Bus to Camp: We offer complimentary bus rides to and from the city. The bus leaves Midtown Manhattan at 1:30pm on Sundays and arrives back in the city around 3:30pm on the last Friday of the session. The exact address will be sent to you in a confirmation e-mail at least two weeks before the session begins.

FOOD:

SLEEPING:

We know that girls can work up a big appetite while their having lots of fun in the outdoors! Our staff is trained to check in on girls to make sure that they stay hydrated and energized throughout the day. Any eating concerns will be reported to parents. We accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.

• Urban Day Camp: N/A

• U rban Day Camp: Girl are provided with healthy Breakfast and Afternoon Snack daily. Opt-in Lunch program available. All foods are nut free.

• B reaking the Code: Girls receive snacks and lunch each day. We accomodate dietary restrictions and allergies.

• C amp Kaufmann: Girls will eat their meals family style in Cookie Hall. In addition to a hot option, cold cereal or salad bars will be available at each meal. Camper will also enjoy snacks and desserts!

Camp Kaufmann: On Saturday, April 26 from 10-2pm, we will be holding an Open House at Camp Kaufmann. Girls and Parents will receive a tour of the property and learn more about our sleepaway program. We highly encourage first-time campers to attend this open house.

Complimentary bus transportation to Camp Kaufmann will be available back and forth from

the city. The bus will depart the city at 8am and return around 4 pm. Families will also have the option of driving.

Please RSVP here: girlscoutsnyc.wufoo.com/forms/camp-kaufmann-open-house-rsvp-2020/ Register for Urban Day Camp or Camp Kaufmann this spring at the following link: girlscoutsnyc.campbrainregistration.com

Open House Events

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TRANSPORTATION

• Breaking the Code: N/A • C amp Kaufmann: Accommodations range from cabins with electricity to rustic camping with tents. For more information please go to tinyurl.com/camplodging

ABOUT THE STAFF

SAFETY

We know that your daughter sees our camp staff as role models and super heroes! Not only are our staff members fun, but they pride themselves in providing the girls with a safe environment to thrive in. All of our Camp Counselors have extensive training and experience. Before being hired, staff are interviewed, have at least 3 references checked, and are cleared through background checks and a check against national and New York State Sex Offender Registries. Your camper’s safety is our number one priority so we take every precaution to ensure all staff meet our rigourous standards.

Each of our camps have detailed safety plans. On their first day of camp, girls are provided with a safety talk. All staff members are trained to follow procedures based on variety of safety and emergency scenarios.

Each day camp site has at least one adult trained in First Aid and CPR. Sleepaway at Camp Kaufmann has a Camp Nurse. UDC Site Directors are trained in Advance First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers.

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Are You Ready for Camp Quiz

Are You Ready For Camp?

Parents/Guardians, when deciding which camp experience is right for you and your child, please include her in the decision-making process. Have her try a backyard campout, a sleepover at a friend’s house or a family camping experience. Expose your child to experience outdoors and away from home to build her confidence.

To further help you make the right decision for sending your daughter to Girl Scout camp, take our camp readiness quiz.

Check the answer that best describes how you feel. Add the value of each checked answer to determine your score.

Girl Quiz 1. Do you enjoy staying over at a friend’s house without missing your family or feeling sad and lonely?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

2. Can you wash & brush your own hair?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

3. Can you make your own bed and keep track of your own things?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

1 No way!

2 Maybe

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

6. Can you see bugs or mice without jumping on a chair and screaming?

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

7. Can you survive a few days without an iPod, TV, video games or cell phone?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

1 No way!

3 Yes!

9. Will you try new foods, different than what you are willing to eat at home?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

10. Do you like to try new things?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

11. Do you easily make new friends and warm up to new environments?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

3 Yes!

12. Do you enjoy participating in group activities?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

13. Do you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, playing outside, sleeping in a tent, and listening to nature?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

14. Can you live by the Girl Scout Law and Promise?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

15. Are you really excited to go to camp?

1 No way!

Total Score:

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

5. Would you be okay staying in a tent/cabin with other girls, knowing your counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?

1 No way!

8. Are you willing to help with camp chores such as sweeping, setting tables, and picking up trash?

3 Yes!

4. Would you be okay if you had to walk to a nearby building to use the bathroom at night?

1 No way!

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Adult Quiz

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

Girl Quiz Results 15-25 This summer, a day camp, one overnight, or a WEEKEND event would be perfect for you. Get ready for resident camp next year by experiencing the fun and excitement of day camp or an overnight with your troop or favorite adult.

26-35 You’re Confident And Ready to give camp a try!

This summer, try a three-night or shorter camp by yourself or a week-long resident camp with a buddy. Get ready to have a blast and experience the magic of camp!

1. Can you relax and enjoy yourself when your child sleeps over at a friend’s house?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

2. Would you be okay communicating with your child only by mail?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

You love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends. It sounds like you are ready to take one or more week-long resident camps!

3 Yes!

3. Are you prepared to be away from your child for several days?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

4. Are you willing to entrust camp staff with the care of your child?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

5. Are you comfortable with your child living and playing in a rustic outdoor setting where she will get dirty and it may rain?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

6. Would you be willing to work with your child so she will be ready for camp (i.e. coping with being homesick, keeping track of her own things, using her camping gear)?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

8. ....sleep in a tent/cabin with other girls, knowing that counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

9. ...eat new foods that she hasn’t tried before?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

10. ...meet new friends and accept others who are different from her?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

11. ...follow instructions given by counselors?

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

12. ...ask for help if she needs it?

36-45 If you’re not already a camping pro, you are going to be a natural!

3 Yes!

Are you confident in your child’s ability to...

7. ...wash and brush her own hair?

Total Score:

1 No way!

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

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Your child and you may not be quite ready for resident camp. Consider attending a weekend event, day camp, or a one-night overnight camp experience.

Coming to camp with your child is a great way to prepare her for camp next summer.

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You’re Ready to send Your Child to resident camp. Start off with an overnight or three-day camp if you’re still not sure.

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You’ve done this before, haven’t you? You are

13. ...have fun?

1 No way!

Adult Quiz Results

2 Maybe

3 Yes!

confident in your child’s abilities and willing to help her prepare for camp. You and your child are ready for her to attend one or more week-long resident camps.

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HOW DO I SIGN UP? Registration: Go to www.girlscoutsnyc.campbrainregistration.com. If you registered for camp in 2019, sign into your account. If this is your first time, you can easily create an account! You will be able to select whether to start an application for Urban Day Camp or Camp Kaufmann. If you are registering your camper for both programs, you will need to complete two applications.

Next, you will “add a child” to your household and choose the grade they will be entering in the Fall of 2020. The next page will show the available programs for your campers age! If you are not a current Girl Scout member, add the membership to your cart along with your chosen session. If you are applying for Financial Aid, you can also add that to your cart.

Please contact 212-645-4000 ext. 297 if you have any questions or issues with registration.

Financial Assistance: We want every girl to have the opportunity to attend camp. If you have added Financial Aid to your cart, you will be able to complete an information form later in the process. We award anywhere from 10% - 95% assistance depending on the family’s financial situation. Financial Aid is available via application completed during the camp registration process.