#Sisterhood | Summer 2021 | Activity Guide

#Sisterhood A GUIDE TO ALL THINGS SUMMER FOR THE GIRL SCOUTS OF KANSAS HEARTLAND COUNCIL

Summer 2021

Your summer camp source!

REGISTER STARTING APR. 15

Why Girl Scout Camp?

Girl Scout camp is a place where girls get to try new things and overcome fears while gaining confidence, independence and make new friends in an environment just for girls. It’s where girls get to be explorers, creative thinkers, and build their leadership skills in new and exciting ways.

Thank you to our summer camp sponsors as of March 1, 2021, for helping to provide new and exciting adventures for the girls. We appreciate our corporate and foundation sponsors including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation; SpiritAeroSystems, Inc.; Cargill; Evergy; Mosby Lincoln Foundation; Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society; and individual donors, Dee Rolph, Joan Wagner and Ryan Doll for supporting the girls as they explore the world around them in an environment created just for them.

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Table of Contents

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Camp Quiz

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Older Girl Opportunities & CIT Information

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Types of Camp Experiences

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Very Important Camper Camp T-shirt Details

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Packing Checklist

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All About Camp

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Camps At-A-Glance

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Summer Camp Listings

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Volunteer Trainings

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Council Info

The United Way helps here.

To register for events:

Go to our website: kansasgirlscouts.org (click the ‘Events’ tab)

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Check out our camps!

Camp Starwoods

Camp Four Winds

This sprawling 160-acre camp encompasses a multitude of outdoor and indoor experiences.

Girls can enjoy both primitive and cabin camping, swimming in our lake, arts and crafts, and a variety of outdoor activities.

Camp Four Winds, 232 acres of Flint Hills, offers Sky Lofts (built on stilts), Compass Center, an activity building, yurts, primitive camping areas, a 40-acre lake, and hiking areas – perfect for any adventurous outdoor experience.

• Archery range • Boathouse contains canoes and kayaks • Compass Center mess hall • Lake Woody - fishing, swimming, and boating • Platform tents, Sky Lofts, yurts • Tons of forested areas for exploring

• Target range • Archery range and sling shots • Lake for boating and swimming • Ceremony Island • Lodge, cabins, platform tents, and covered wagons • Adventure Course: zipline, climbing and rappelling walls • Chisholm Trails to explore

State Parks Camp Double E This 8.3-acre camp on the Neosho River, just northwest of Emporia, has two shelter houses, a gazebo, hiking trails, and offers a variety of sporting options including an archery range. Great location for first-time campers.

• Archery range • Basketball court • Borders the Neosho River • Campfires galore • Picnic pavilion and showers • Forested areas for exploring

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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland partners with Kansas State Parks to provide outdoor experiences throughout the state. This spring, we’re bringing program to Cross Timbers and Webster State Parks.

Summer camps will take place at Cedar Bluff, Elk City, and Historic Lake Scott State Parks. The Kansas State Parks offer beautiful campgrounds and varied program experiences led by both Park Rangers and Girl Scout staff.

• Hiking • Fishing • Archery • Ecology • Boating • Picnic pavilion and showers • Forested areas for exploring

Which camps

are you ready for?

Take this quiz and find out! Circle the answer that best describes how you feel. This will help you decide what camp style is the best for you.

Y = Yes!

M = Maybe

N = No Way!

Y M N

Will you try new foods that might be different from what you eat at home?

Y M N

Can you shower, wash, and brush your hair on your own without supervision?

Y M N

Are you willing to help with camp kapers such as cleaning and setting tables?

Y M N

Do you like to meet new people and spend time with other girls, not just your friends?

Y M N

Do you enjoy outside activities such as hiking, playing outside, or sleeping in a tent?

Y M N

Can you survive a few days without your cell phone, tablet, TV, or other screens?

Y M N

Can you be around bugs and other creatures without running and screaming?

Y M N

Are you OK staying in a tent/cabin with other girls knowing your counselors are nearby?

Y M N

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

Y M N

Have you spent a night away from home without missing your family or feeling sad?

Y M N

Do you enjoy sleeping outside with the sounds of nature?

Y M N

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

DID YOU KNOW?

Y M N

Do you like to try new things?

Y M N

Bonus Question: Are you really excited to go to camp?

If you are entering grades 8–12, be sure to check out our CIT (Counselor-inTraining ) opportunities on page 6.

0-3 questions with YES

4-6 questions with YES

It sounds like you may be a Day Camper— we can’t wait to welcome you! Join your Girl Scout sisters for days of fun, they may be first time campers, too. Check out our day camp sessions, a family camp, or troop camp.

You're a good Beginner Camper. Like most returning campers, you've gained confidence at day camps and come back year after year to make more memories. You might be ready for short overnight sessions with new and old friends.

6-9 questions with YES or Maybe

9+ questions with YES or Maybe

You may be an Intermediate Camper.

You are ready to level up and see just how capable you are. A two or three-night camp will spark your inner leader. Mini Resident camps are great for girl adventures.

You're almost a pro! In fact, we'd call you an Advanced Camper. Resident or Backpacking camps may be perfect for you. You enjoy trying new things and shine as a leader for girls who are new to camp.

DISCLAIMER: Families, you are the best judge of your child’s capabilities and comfort level at our camps. This quiz is simply a fun way to check your girl’s confidence level. We want to you to send them to a camp that fits their interests and allows them to live camp life to the fullest.

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Older Girl Opportunities leadership skills. Girls take on greater responsibility for planning, preparing, and delivering camp activities. The CIT 2 program is only available at select camp sessions. Not only will they attend camp at no cost, they will also receive a small stipend (amount varies by length and type of camp session).

Counselor in Training (CIT) Program What is the CIT Program?

The CIT program is a training program where girls entering grades 8-12 will receive an opportunity to be a Counselor-in-Training at GSKH’s summer camps during select sessions.

What are the benefits and what will I learn as a CIT? The CIT program helps older girls develop the leadership skills and tools to become a role model in the everyday lives of younger girls.

During the CIT program, they will gain skills in teaching core camp programming, facilitating activities, and managing peer relationships and the conflicts that can arise.

CIT 1: The first two years of the CIT program focus on learning about leadership and practicing these skills in a safe, girl-only environment with close supervision by camp staff.

CIT 2: Girls who have completed at least one year as a CIT 1 and will be entering grades 10-12 may qualify as a CIT 2. At this level, the program is focused on applying their

Sign me up! What’s next?

We are excited that you are interested in developing your leadership skills as a CIT! The next steps are attending one of the CIT orientations and completing our NEW CIT Summer Camp Application and interview process.

Have questions?

Contact the camp directors at info@gskh.org.

CAMP VOLUNTEER Opportunities I want to volunteer at summer camp! Select opportunities for you to As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new volunteer at our camp sessions: experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders)™ after all! You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor—helping them develop essential life skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made—those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts.

• Be a group leader - help girls navigate camp and get to their activities.

• Share your expertise – lead a game, experiment, craft, or activity. We’ll match your skills to our camp plans.

• And much more!

Sign Me Up! Ready to Volunteer? Please contact us at info@ gskh.org to find out about opportunities at the camp session of your choice.

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Types of Camp Experiences Resident Camp*

Is your camper a Junior or older? She can eat, sleep, and live the camp life for a full week, from Sunday evening through Friday evening.

She will choose from activities that will help her build life skills along with outdoor skills, boating, target sports and much more. During the week, she will earn badges, cook over the campfire, and have plenty of time for swimming, relaxing, and getting to know her new camp friends. Girls can request to be in the same unit as up to two friends at registration.

Mini Resident Camp*

This option is for Brownies and older who would like to try out the resident camp experience without staying the full week. Campers spend up to four days and three nights swimming, playing, learning, and earning badges. Your camper will participate in activities such as arts and crafts, target sports, high adventure, boating, and much more to fill her days with the activities that interest her.

Troop & Family Camp

If your troop or family would like to camp together, this type of camp is a great option! If attending as a troop, volunteers must register and attend to meet adult-to-girl camping ratios for their troop. If attending as a family, as least one caregiver must register and attend as chaperone.

Our “You and Me” sessions are great for introducing outdoor experiences to young Girl Scouts!

Platform tents, at all 3 camp properties

Sky Lofts, only at Four Winds

Day Camp

For novice campers who prefer a day only experience, Starwoods day camps are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with check in and pick up allowed 30 minutes prior or after. Day campers will participate in a variety of activities depending on their age, including swimming, archery, climbing, team building, and boating.

*Overnight accomodations will depend on the state of the pandemic and guidance from the CDC and American Camp Association. We are preparing for a semi-primitive summer which may include staying overnight in dome tents, platform tents, covered wagons, yurts, and Sky Lofts.

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Very Important Camper This year, in lieu of deposits, we’re introducing the Very Important Camper program, available for purchase for $40 from January 15 to March 31, for all camps marked with the GSKH logo on pages 15 to 27

V.I.C. Very Important

Camper

2021

As a Very Important Camper, your Girl Scout receives: • a $25 camp discount and priority camp registration beginning April 1 • a digital 2021 Very Important Camper certificate • a virtual pre-camp party in April via Zoom • a VIC goodie bag at camp check in, including this year’s camp shirt, an early bird patch, sunglasses, an Express Pass that allows her to move to the front of the line for one meal or activity, and a 2021 VIC charm for her name lanyard

THE TRADING POST Now available at all council-led camp sessions! Check your registration confirmation email for a flier of trading post items available for purchase.

Regional locations: place your order by the listed deadline for items to be delivered at camp check in.

Starwoods and Four Winds: bring your camper's allowance to camp check in and she will have time to shop in the on-site trading post during her stay at camp.

2021 CAMP T-SHIRTS

Check out the design selected by our Very Important Campers in March. It's available in the Trading Post for $12!

IMPORTANT T-SHIRT COST Youth S-L & Adult S-XL → $12 2X-3X → $14

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Packing Checklist LJ Comfy clothes: t-shirts, shorts/pants, jacket/hoodie, tall socks, closed toed shoes, and hat/bandana LJ Sunscreen, insect repellent, AND reusable water bottle (please mark these items with your first and last name)

LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ LJ

Swimsuit and towel Backpack/cinch bag (for daily items) Flashlight with new batteries Toiletries: toothbrush/paste, comb, hair ties, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, soap, wash cloth & towel

Pajamas Twin sheet, blanket/sleeping bag, pillow Dunk bag (depending on camp attending) Trading Post money (depending on camp attending) Medications: Place in a clear bag with girl’s name clearly marked (first and last name), in original container with instructions. Medications MUST be turned into GSKH staff or nurse at check-in.

Additional items may be needed, depending on the program, theme, and activities. A specific list will be sent via mail or email two weeks before your session begins.

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All About Camp CAMPER ELIGIBILITY Girls are eligible to attend camps that

are for the grade they are going into next fall. For example, a girl who is going into second grade can attend camps that are for or include Brownies. A girl who is going into fourth grade can choose from camps in the Junior age range. The official beginning of summer camp programs is May 15, so girls will attend spring sessions through May 14 as the grade they are finishing, and summer camps on or after May 15 as the grade they are going into.

NEW! A webpage all about camp

Visit www.kansasgirlscouts.org/camp-faq to find up to date information about summer camp and get answers to FAQs including COVID 19 safety precautions.

Registration & Cookie Credits

Registration opens for all programs on April 15. This season’s Cookie Credits also become available on April 15, allowing girls to use them to pay for camp. Cookie Credits are automatically applied to registrations first and any remaining balance is due at the time of registration.

Refund Policy

You may cancel your reservation for an event or summer camp and receive a full refund, minus any deposit, if the request is received more than 14 days prior to the start of the session.

Limited refunds will be given within 14 days of the program; see full refund policy on our website and attached to your Ultracamp confirmation email for specific refund scenarios.

No refund is given if the girl is a no show or leaves a session early. Additionally, t-shirt or other optional purchases will not be refunded and travel may have an earlier refund date.

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Updated Program Types Girl members only: Just like it sounds, these events are for registered Girl Scouts only.

Volunteers only: These training events are designed for Troop Leaders and other volunteers.

Girls with chaperones: Each Girl Scout must have a chaperone in attendance – this can be a volunteer, parent, or guardian.

Girl Scout family event: Event is open to family and friends of the Girl Scout member. All youth must be chaperoned.

Public event: Open to everyone!

Extended Day Camp Hours!

Due to the pandemic, we are unable to provide busing from the Wichita office to Starwoods. We know this puts a strain on transportation, especially for working parents. We've extended Day Camp hours at no additional cost. Caregivers can drop off as early at 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m.

Financial Assistance We never want finances to get in the way of having an amazing Girl Scout summer! Camperships are available! Apply at: kansasgirlscouts.org/councilcares.

Travel Assistance

This option is now available through the Campership program! You can request funds for fuel and/or rental car in order to transport your daughter to the camp of her choice.

Camp Key Day Campers – Explore the outdoors by day, sleep in your own bed at home each night.

Beginner Campers – These shorter camps are an ideal setting for first time campers.

Intermediate Campers – Spend 2-5 nights learning and practicing new outdoor skills.

Advanced Campers – Designed just for camping pros and outdoor enthusiasts.

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2021 Council Camps At-A-Glance Early June

Late June

Mermaids vs Pirates: You & Me Fun patch (provided) Starwoods 6/4-6/5 Overnights: 1 Grades K-3 $40 girl/$25 adult

Storm Chasers Fun patch (provided) Starwoods 6/16-6/19 Overnights: 3 Grades 2-5 $175 girl

KEY Southwest Region Northwest Region North Region (East) Camp Double E (South Central) Camp Four Winds

Minnows & Canoes: Mariner Level 1 Mariner Award (not provided) Cedar Bluff State Park 6/4-6/5 Overnights: 1 Grades 4-12 $135 girl Enchanted Forest Outdoor Art badge (provided) Double E 6/6-6/9 Overnights: 3 Grades K-8 $175 girl Planes, Cranes, & Games Design Challenge badge (provided) Starwoods 6/7-6/11 Overnights: 0 Grades K-5 $150 girl Bees, Bugs, & Slugs: You & Me Citizen Scientist badge (not provided) Starwoods 6/14 Overnights: 0 Grades K-1 $40 girl/$0 adult 12 ACTIVITY GUIDE

Ultimate Adventure Geocaching, Archery, Paddling, or Ultimate Recreation badge (provided) Starwoods 6/16-6/19 Overnights: 3 Grades 4-12 $175 girl Squirrels!: Troop Citizen Scientist badge (provided) Webster Conference Center, Salina 6/18-6/20 Overnights: 2 Grades 2-8 $125 girl/$65 adult Growing Wild: Resident Eco Camper or Eco Trekker badge (provided) Starwoods 6/21-6/25 Overnights: 5 Grades 4-8 $250 girl

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(South Central) Camp Starwoods Travel Virtual

Growing Wild: Juniors Eco Camper badge (provided) Starwoods 6/21-6/25 Overnights: 2 Grades 4-5 $200 girl Growing Wild: Brownies Eco Friend badge (provided) Starwoods 6/21-6/25 Overnights: 1 Grades 2-3 $175 girl The Quest: Virtual Slumber Party Zoom 6/25-6/27 Overnights: 2 Grades K-12 $15 girl

Bees, Bugs, & Slugs: You & Me Citizen Scientist badge (not provided) Yesteryear Museum, Salina 6/26 Overnights: 0 Grades K-1 $40 girl Queens of the Castle Archery fun patch or badge (provided) Four Winds 6/27-6/30 Overnights: 3 Grades 4-8 $175 girl Squirrels! Troop Citizen Scientist badge (provided) Garden City Little House 6/28-6/30 Overnights: 2 Grades 2-8 $125 girl

Early July Turtles & Kayaks: Mariner Level 2 Mariner Award (not provided) Travel 7/7-7/10 Overnights: 3 Grades 6-12 $250 girl Harriette Potter Fun patch (provided) Camp Mary Dell, Abilene 7/9-7/11 Overnights: 2 Grades 3-12 $85 girl/$60 adult Swarm Into Fun: Troop & Family Four Winds 7/9-7/11 Overnights: 2 Grades K-12 $55 girl/$35 adult

Color Me Crazy: At Home Edition Fun patch (provided) Zoom 7/12-7/15 Overnights: 0 Grades K-8 $60 girl Enchanted Forest Outdoor Art badge (provided) Starwoods 7/12-7/16 Overnights: 0 Grades K-5 $150 girl

Late July Fantasy, Fiction, & Fun Scribe, Screenwriter, or Novelist badge (provided) Starwoods 7/19-7/23 Overnights: 5 Grades 4-10 $250 girl Squirrels!

Citizen Scientist badge (provided) Starwoods 7/19-7/23 Overnights: 0 Grades K-8 $150 girl Bees, Bugs, & Slugs: You & Me Citizen Scientist badge (not provided) Garden City Little House 7/24 Overnights: 0 Grades K-1 $40 girl/$0 adult Wildlifer Challenge Hiker, Camper, or Trailblazing badge (provided) Elk City State Park 7/25-7/28 Overnights: 3 Grades 2-8 $175 girl

Early August

Wildlifer Challenge Hiker, Camper, or Trailblazing badge (provided) Historic Lake Scott State Park 7/25-7/28 Overnights: 3 Grades 2-8 $175 girl

Oklahoma City Trip Travel 7/26-7/28 Overnights: 2 Grades 6-12 $350 girl

Bee Happy: You & Me Clover petal (not provided) Starwoods 7/30 Overnights: 0 Grades K-1 $40 girl/$0 adult Galaxy Girls: You & Me Space Science badge (provided) Starwoods 7/31-8/1 Overnights: 1 Grades K-12 $40 girl/$25 adult

Expedition Challenge Trailblazer Award (not provided) Travel 8/1-8/4 Overnights: 3 Grades 4-12 $175 girl The Great Flamingo Hunt: Family Fun patch (provided) Starwoods 8/7 Overnights: 0 Grades K-12 $10 girl/$0 adult

SIGN UP EARLY TO LOCK IN YOUR SPOT.

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Summer Camps & Events Summer 2021 ICON KEY Day Camp Beginner Camp Intermediate Camp Advanced Camp

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MAY N E W ! Friend Fling Dance Party Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 5/7 TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/26 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with Chaperones GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: $10 Dance your socks off with a live DJ, games, pizza, and fun! Show your smile at the photo booth and recharge with some pizza! Grab your girl tribe and make it a night you won't forget! Fun patch provided.

Heartland Bridging Ceremony: Virtual Zoom DATE: 5/18 TIME: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/10 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Bridge to the next level with your Girl Scout sisters!

Celebrate the achievements of your troop and fellow Girl Scouts throughout Kansas Heartland at this free, council-wide, virtual ceremony. There will be plenty of fun for the whole troop and family including achievement stories, electronic instructions for making a bridging SWAP, and a printable certificate for your girl. Let’s make this a memorable year and celebrate together!

NEW ! Babysitting & First Aid Workshop Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington, Wichita DATE: 5/27 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GRADE: 6-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/10 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $55 ADULT COST: N/A If you have ever thought about becoming a babysitter, this is the perfect workshop for you! You will earn your Babysitter and Cadette First Aid badge (provided) with the experts at Child Start. Learn about babysitting as a business, how to properly prepare for sitting sessions, food preparation, and safety tips to prevent and treat injuries.

Putting You in the Past: A Cooking Exploration Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita DATE: 5/25 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GRADE: 4-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/17 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $27 ADULT COST: N/A Work and play can go hand-in-hand! Girls will play games, try a few Victorian chores, and have fun discovering what it was like to live in a different era. Cooking was a major part of a Victorian girl's life and girls will try different cooking methods while learning skills that cross ages. Girls will create a meal they will be able to eat, but bringing a big snack is highly recommended. Adults who are interested in attending as chaperones should contact Cowtown directly. Earn the Simple Meals and Playing in the Past badges (provided).

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Games to Pass the Time Away Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita DATE: 5/26 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GRADE: 2-3 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/17 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $27 ADULT COST: N/A Victorian life was not all about work. Girls loved to have fun, too! Come to Cowtown to play Victorian games and discover new ways to have fun. We will learn why games are important and create our own. Adults who are interested in attending as chaperones should contact Cowtown directly. Earn the Making Games badge (provided).

CIT 2 Training Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 6/2 at 8 a.m. to 6/4 at 5 p.m.

GRADE: 9-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A If you're an experienced camp CIT, this is the session for you! Take your CIT skills to the next level, polish your leadership expertise, apply for a CIT 2 position, and prepare for the best summer of your life! You must have completed one or two summers as a CIT 1 to qualify as a CIT 2.

Cowtown Daisy Day: Gloria's Petal Old Cowtown Museum 1865 Museum Blvd, Wichita DATE: 5/27 TIME: 10 a.m. - noon GRADE: K-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/17 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $13 ADULT COST: N/A Victorian girls enjoyed having fun but also needed to learn and respect the rules of their society.

Some of those same rules are a part of life today.

Girls will learn how manners demonstrate respect for themselves and others and play with toys and games of that time to help them master Victorian society. Come out for all the fun and to earn your Gloria Petal (not provided). Adults who are interested in attending as chaperones should contact Cowtown directly.

CIT 1 Training Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 1 DATE/TIME: 6/3 at 8 a.m. to 6/4 at 5 p.m.

GRADE: 8-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Rising 8th graders, Seniors, and Ambassadors: get ready to share your love of camp! During this epic orientation, you will prepare to a be camp role model for younger girls. Learn how camp works, ways to help campers have a great time, tricks for leading large groups, and how to be an amazing camp mentor.

NEW ! Mermaids vs Pirates: You & Me Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 1 DATE/TIME: 6/4 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/5 at 2:30 p.m.

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PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with Chaperones GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $25 It's time to hunt for treasure and make a splash!

Enjoy water games, mermaid crafts, practice pirate slang while chilling in hammocks, have “shipwreck” dinner, and participate in an epic campsite decoration battle. Oh, a pirate-lit, floating bonfire?

Of course! Grab your adult and jump on board as we splish-splash around Starwoods. Fun patch provided.

Minnows & Canoes: Mariner Level 1 NEW!

Cedar Bluff State Park OVERNIGHTS: 1 DATE/TIME: 6/4 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/5 at 2:30 p.m.

GRADE: 4-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $135 ADULT COST: $65 "Lakes, pools, rivers, bays, oceans - wherever there is water, there is the lure to be in it, on it, or be a part of it in one way or another." -Senior Girl Scout Handbook, 1963. During the first session of the Mariner series, girls will experience the basics of water craft, including swimming, first aid, and nautical knots. Learn about native Kansas fish, canoe to our heart's delight, and inspire the newest generation of Heartland Mariners. Adults interested in attending as a chaperone must apply and pay a $65 registration fee upon acceptance. Contact Jen Ashcraft (jashcraft@gskh.org). Earn steps towards the Mariner Award (not provided).

moves. Then, after a pizza break, the Wichita Police will share how to build safe communities. Fun patch provided.

NEW ! Enchanted Forest Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 6/6 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/9 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: K-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A Your imagination is calling you to Double E. Discover the enchanting secrets of woodland creatures, build and protect your castle, and meet fluttering fairies.

Next, participate in unicorn relays, create your own sea horse to ride, and enjoy the magic of lifelong friends. Earn the Outdoor Art badge (provided).

N E W ! Safety First: Fearless & Female Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington, Wichita DATE: 6/5 TIME: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $15 Get moving and learn the art of self defense with Fearless & Female. An expert will share ways to keep you and your family safe. First, practice your SUMMER 2021

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N E W ! Planes, Cranes & Games Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 6/7-6/11 TIME: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

GRADE: K-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $150 ADULT COST: N/A You’re the inventor during this epic, build-it camp.

Will it fly, float, drive, or move on its own? You decide during tinker workshops. Participate in challenges throughout the week to see if you are a master of nonsense or common sense. Discover the fun of construction while also relaxing with your Girl Scout sisters with daily swims, games, and exploration hikes. Earn the Design Challenge badge (provided).

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Junior Troop Campout: Part 2 Lions Park N 4th Street, Atwood OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 6/11 at 4 p.m. to 6/13 at 11 a.m.

GRADE: 4-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with Chaperones GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: $10 You mastered part 1, now it’s time to level up to part 2. Girls and their leaders will begin creation of their walking sticks, learn three methods of cooking, plan menus, and practice the Leave No Trace methods, all while prepping for safe mountain camping in Colorado. The Colorado camping trip is part 3 of this adventure and you must register separately. Prerequisite: Junior Troop Campout, Part 1.

N E W ! Hydrodip Painting Party Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington, Wichita DATE: 6/13 TIME: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

GRADE: 4-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $20 ADULT COST: N/A Do you like to paint? We do too! Let’s get crazy with paint in this workshop. Learn how to hydrodip a mug, pour paint on a canvas, and create personal scented stationary. Fun patch provided.

N E W ! Bees, Bugs, & Slugs: You and Me Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 6/14 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with chaperones GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: Free Explore the world of the littlest creatures. Girls will buzz around playing games, learning about bug homes, how to feed our flighty friends, and make a keepsake journal to collect all the memories. Go on tiny adventures but have big fun! Earn steps towards the Citizen Scientist badge (not provided).

N E W ! Ultimate Adventure Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 6/16 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/19 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 4-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A Ready for an adventure? Work with your team to conquer low ropes missions, challenge yourself on the climbing wall, and experience the thrill of rappelling from our 55-foot tower. Cool off in the water and paddle your canoe around Ceremony Island. This camp session is all about stepping out of

your comfort zone for the ultimate, high adventure sports! Earn the Junior Geocaching, Cadette Archery, Senior Paddling, or Ambassador Ultimate Recreation badge (provided).

NEW ! Storm Chasers Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 6/16 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/19 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 2-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A The science behind weather can be odd, fascinating, and at times a bit spooky. Weather is not always sunshine and rainbows. Explore the many mysteries of weather and learn what it takes to be a Storm Chaser. Fun patch provided.

NEW ! Squirrels! Troop Webster Conference Center 2601 N. Ohio St., Salina OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 6/18 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/20 at 2:30 p.m.

GRADE: 2-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/7 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with chaperone GIRL COST: $125 ADULT COST: $65 Girls will soak up sights and sounds while exploring the outdoors. Sharpen your senses with team building games, hikes, swimming, and flying through the air on a zipline. Learn about bug and animal habitats both on land and in the water, design and build a critter feeder, and have fun while living that great squirrel life. Bring home all the details of our adventures in a handmade, keepsake journal. Earn the Citizen Scientist badge (provided).

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NE W ! Growing Wild: Resident Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 5 DATE/TIME: 6/21 at 8 a.m. to 6/25 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 4-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/7 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls members only GIRL COST: $250 ADULT COST: N/A Juniors and Cadettes, celebrate with the bees, butterflies, bats, and birds as we grow wild at resident camp. This progressive series will have your Girl Scouts earning Eco badges, exploring nature, and learning the importance of our power pollinators. Traditional camp adventures like swimming, target sports, and hikes will get your girls away from the glow of screens and let them soak up sunshine instead. Earn the Junior Eco Camper or Cadette Eco Trekker badge (provided).

NEW ! Growing Wild: Juniors Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 2 (Wednesday & Thursday) DATE: 6/21-6/25 TIME: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

GRADE: 4-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/7 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $200 ADULT COST: N/A Juniors, celebrate with the bees, butterflies, bats, and birds as we grow wild at day camp with 2 overnights on 6/23 and 6/24. This progressive series will have your Girl Scouts earning Eco badges, exploring nature, and learning the importance of our power pollinators. Traditional camp adventures like swimming, target sports, and hikes will get your girls away from the glow of screens and let them soak up sunshine instead. Earn the Junior Eco Camper badge (provided).

NE W ! Growing Wild: Brownies Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 1 (Thursday) DATE: 6/21-6/25 TIME: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

GRADE: 2-3 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/7 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A Brownies, celebrate with the bees, butterflies, bats, and birds as we grow wild at day camp with one overnight on 6/24. This progressive series will have your Girl Scouts earning Eco badges, exploring nature, and learning the importance of our power pollinators. Traditional camp adventures like swimming, target sports, and hikes will get your girls away from the glow of screens and let them soak up sunshine instead. Earn the Brownie Eco Friend badge (provided).

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North Fork Horse Camp 2880 County Road E., Oakly OVERNIGHTS: 1 DATE/TIME: 6/21 at 9 a.m. to 6/22 at 5:30 p.m.

GRADE: 2-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/1 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $250 ADULT COST: N/A Come out to the ranch! Feel the wind in your hair as you ride out on horseback into the wide open spaces. Enjoy daily instruction time, horse painting, campfire s’mores, and even an outdoor, redneck water slide. Learn horse care and riding basics while making unforgettable memories! Horse tack is provided. Riding boots and helmet required. Earn the Junior Horse badge (not provided).

North Fork Horse Camp: Cadettes North Fork Horse Camp 2880 County Road E., Oakly DATE/TIME: 6/23 at 9 a.m. to 6/25 at 10 a.m.

GRADE: 6-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/1 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $350 ADULT COST: N/A Come out to the ranch! Feel the wind in your hair as you ride out on horseback into the wide open spaces. Enjoy daily instruction time, horse painting, campfire s’mores, and even an outdoor, redneck water slide. Learn horse care and riding basics while making unforgettable memories! Horse tack is provided. Riding boots and helmet required.

N E W ! Sports Extravaganza Camp Double E 794 Road 200, Emporia DATE/TIME: 6/25 at 6 p.m. to 6/26 at noon GRADE: K-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with Chaperones GIRL COST: $35 ADULT COST: $35 Welcome to the wide world of sports! It's time to try new things and show off your skills. Leap over hurdles, be top mark at archery, muscle up during shot put, all intermixed with traditional camp crafts and activities.

NEW ! The Quest: Virtual Slumber Party Zoom OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 6/25 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/27 at 2 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Families and troops, are you ready for an epic quest around your town? Sign up for this virtual scavenger hunt through GooseChase that has you completing missions with your selected team of 2-5 people.

Choose your adventure, including missions such as small acts of kindness, meeting a city official, making crafts, snapping a picture with outdoor art, and so much more. Check in with live sessions for fun, games, and to win prizes!

NEW ! Bees, Bugs, & Slugs: You & Me Yesteryear Museum 1100 W. Diamond Drive, Salina DATE: 6/26 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with Chaperones GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: Free Explore the world of the littlest creatures. Girls will buzz around playing games, learning about bug homes, how to feed our flighty friends, and make a keepsake journal to collect all the memories. Go on tiny adventures but have big fun! Earn steps towards the Citizen Scientist badge (not provided).

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NEW ! Totally Tie Dye Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington, Wichita DATE: 6/27 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

GRADE: 2-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: N/A Learn techniques to dye shirts, socks, even a canvas wall art for your room. Don't miss out on the sisterhood and creative fun! Fun patch provided.

NE W ! Queens of the Castle Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 6/27 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/30 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 4-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Lady Merida’s School for Queens. You are requested to report to Camp Four Winds for your training to begin. You will learn the survival skills every sovereign should know! Geocaching, archery, and cooking are among the skills you will learn to be a Queen. Earn the Junior Geocaching or Cadette Archery badge (provided).

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NEW ! Squirrels! Troop Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 6/28 at 6:30 p.m. to 6/30 at 2:30 p.m.

GRADE: 2-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/14 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with chaperone GIRL COST: $125 ADULT COST: $65 Girls will soak up sights and sounds while exploring their community. Sharpen your senses with team building games and an urban hike. Learn about bug and animal habitat designs and build a critter feeder and bond with your Girl Scout sisters while having fun living that great squirrel life. Bring home all your adventures in a handmade, keepsake journal. Earn the Citizen Scientist badge (provided).

Turtles & Kayaks: Mariner Level 2 NEW !

Travel OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 7/7 at 8 a.m. to 7/10 at 4 p.m.

GRADE: 6-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/7 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $250 ADULT COST: $150 "Lakes, pools, river, bays, oceans - wherever there is water there is the lure to be in it, on it, or be a part of it in one way or another." -Senior Girl Scout Handbook, 1963. In level two of the Mariner series,

girls will advance their watercraft skills, take action on issues impacting Kansas water life, and explore the waterways from the best seat possible - the seat of a kayak! Participants will also take part in a virtual session on 6/8 to finalize travel details and float plan. Adults interested in attending as a chaperone must apply and pay a $150 registration fee upon acceptance. Contact Jen Ashcraft (jashcraft@gskh. org). Refund request deadline: 6/14. Earn steps towards the Mariner Award (not provided).

You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Get sorted into your house and work together as a team to win the Hogwarts House Cup! Escape the Muggle world and enjoy a game of wizard's chess, make your own magical wand to cast spells, try your hand at potions, and experience much more as a student of Hogwarts.

Join us and explore the amazing world of Harry, Ron, Hermione and of course...You Know Who... Make sure to bring your own tent, so the Dementors can't get you while you sleep! Fun patch provided.

JULY Swarm Into Fun: Troop & Family NEW !

Harriette Potter: Prefects Camp Mary Dell 1943 Indy Road, Abilene OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 7/8 at 1 p.m. to 7/11 at 10 a.m.

GRADE: 9-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with chaperone GIRL COST: $85 ADULT COST: $60 Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, or Ravenclaw?

Which house are you ready to lead? Do you have what it takes to be a Prefect? Come enjoy time with your Prefect Girl Scout sisters and learn all about leading a Hogwarts House. You will spend the first night enjoying special activities for Prefects only.

Following your exclusive "Prefects Camp," you will help lead a house during Harri-ette Potter Camp.

If you register for Prefect Camp, do not register for Harri-ette Potter Camp, it is included. Fun patch provided.

Harriette Potter Camp Mary Dell 1943 Indy Road, Abilene OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 7/9 at 7 p.m. to 7/11 at 10 a.m.

GRADE: 3-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl with Chaperones GIRL COST: $85 ADULT COST: $60

Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 7/9 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/11 at 10 a.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $55 ADULT COST: $35 It’s time to "swarm" together with your troop or family for a great time. At Four Winds, explore the fun of fishing, canoeing, swimming, archery, and so much more! So, load up and join us for a weekend of traditional camp adventures!

NEW ! Rocking it Old School Camp Lakeside 300 E. Scott Lake Drive, Scott City OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 7/9 at 11 a.m. to 7/11 at 2 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $65 ADULT COST: $65 Basics and beyond! Join us to learn, refresh, or show off your Girl Scout camp skills. Fun planned for all levels while working on First Aid, Camper, & Outdoor Art badges. Pack your swim suit to splash in for swimming and canoeing. Fun patch provided.

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Cupcake Wars: Summer Edition Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington, Wichita DATE: 7/10 TIME: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

GRADE: 4-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/21 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Learn how to make icing and decorate like a pro. You will use various techniques and tools to create oneof-a-kind cupcakes. Each girl will take home 6 of her very own summer themed creations. Fun patch provided

N E W ! Fun with Batik Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington, Wichita DATE: 7/11 TIME: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

GRADE: 4-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $15 ADULT COST: N/A Create your own pillow and t-shirt using a dying technique called Batik. It's fun, easy, and you will be wanting to create more! Bring your own white shirt.

We will provide the rest!

Color Me Crazy: At Home Edition

Zoom DATE: 7/12-7/15 TIME: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

GRADE: K-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $60 ADULT COST: N/A Time to get crazy again - virtual style! Campers will receive a box of materials for four fun-filled days of artistic creation that celebrate the seasons. We'll wind our way through autumn leaves, wander in a winter wonderland, blossom in springtime, and soak up the summer sunshine! Session includes live Zoom sessions each evening and on Your Own Time Activities. Fun patch provided.

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NEW ! Enchanted Forest Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 7/12-7/16 TIME: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

GRADE: K-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $150 ADULT COST: N/A Your imagination is calling. Discover the enchanting secrets of the singing trees, build then protect your castle, and meet forest creatures and fairies. Next, participate in unicorn relays, create your own sea horse to ride, and enjoy the magic of Starwoods.

Best of all, make new, lifelong friends. Earn the Outdoor Art badge (provided).

American Girl Twilight Camp TBD East Wichita DATE: 7/12-7/15 TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $50 ADULT COST: N/A Come experience the worlds of American Girl characters through games, songs, crafts and foods.

Bring a sack supper and make new friends as you learn about daring Kaya, Joss Kendrick, the girls of 2020 and 2021, and a mystery character! We can’t wait to go on an adventure with you. Special prize for Early Bird girls that register before June 1. Earn the Daisy Toy Business Designer, Brownie Making Games, and Junior Playing in the Past badge (provided).

NE W ! Fantasy, Fiction, & Fun Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater OVERNIGHTS: 5 DATE/TIME: 7/18 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/23 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 4-10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/5 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $250 ADULT COST: N/A Mythology, mysteries, and magic await you at Starwoods. This camp is all about having fun with literature and the Greek gods of centuries past. Go beyond the pages of your favorite books and use your imagination to design your own world through themed crafts, activities, and games. Earn the Junior Scribe, Cadette Screenwriter, Senior Novelist badge (provided).

NEW ! Bees, Bugs, & Slugs: You & Me Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City DATE: 7/24 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/12 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with Chaperones GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: Free Explore the world of the littlest creatures. Girls will buzz around playing games, learning about bug homes, how to feed our flighty friends, and make a keepsake journal to collect all the memories. Go on tiny adventures but have big fun! Earn steps towards the Citizen Scientist badge (not provided).

Wildlifer Challenge: Lake Scott NE W ! Squirrels!

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 7/19-7/23 TIME: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

GRADE: K-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/5 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $150 ADULT COST: N/A Girls will soak up sights and sounds while exploring camp. Sharpen your senses with team building games, hikes, swimming, and building a critter feeder. Learn about bugs and animals both on land and water while living that great squirrel life with traditional camp activities. Capture all your adventures in a handmade, keepsake journal. Earn the Citizen Scientist badge (provided).

Historic Lake Scott State Park 101 W. Scott Lake Drive, Scott City OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 7/25 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/28 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 2-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/12 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A Are you up for the challenge to learn a new outdoor skill and improve upon your already existing skills?

Pitch a tent, catch a fish or a firefly, challenge your friends in a canoe race, go on a hike, or explore the stars. This camp has it all! Earn the Brownie Hiker, Junior Camper, or Cadette Trailblazing badge (provided).

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Wildlifer Challenge: Elk City Elk City State Park 4825 Squaw Creek Road, Independence OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 7/25 at 6:30 p.m. to 7/28 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 2-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/12 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A Are you up for the challenge to learn a new outdoor skill and improve upon your already existing skills?

Pitch a tent, catch a fish or a firefly, challenge your friends in a canoe race, go on a hike, or explore the stars. This camp has it all! Earn the Brownie Hiker, Junior Camper, or Cadette Trailblazing badge (provided).

NEW ! Space & Sisterhood Cosmosphere 1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson OVERNIGHTS: 4 DATE/TIME: 7/26 at 8 a.m. to 7/30 at 5:30 p.m.

GRADE: 6-8 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/12 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $499 ADULT COST: N/A Venture out to the Cosmosphere for space camp fun. Cadettes will earn the new Space Science Researcher badge while they experience a special mission in one of the world's only Mission Control and Capsule Spacecraft simulators. Experiments, observation, sisterhood, and exploration. You’ll find it all at this one-of-a-kind camp! Registered troop leaders, email JJohnson@gskh.org if you would like to chaperone at this event. You can do so at no cost.

Earn the Space Science badge (provided).

OKC Adventure Travel OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE: 7/26-7/28 TIME: TBD GRADE: 6-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $350 ADULT COST: $300 Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders: join us for a three-day, two-night adventure in Oklahoma City! Try indoor skydiving at iFly and sleep at the science museum while earning badges. Experience high adventure at Riversport OKC. Slumber with the animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo. End your epic adventure with a fun-filled day at Frontier City amusement park. Your adventure begins at the Wichita office. Adults interested in attending as a chaperone must apply and pay a $300 registration fee upon acceptance. Contact Jaclyn Vargas (jvargas@gskh.org) or Leslie Ring (lring@gskh.org).

Refund request deadline: June 15.

NEW ! Bee Happy: You & Me Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 7/30 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/19 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with Chaperones GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: Free Daisies: come buzz around camp with us. As you bumble around Starwoods, make a flower crown fit for a Queen Bee, learn about pollinators, play flower petal games, and bee creative with crafts. Beelieve in the magic of friendship and fun with your fluttering friends! Earn steps towards the Clover badge (not provided).

NEW ! Galaxy Girls: You & Me Garden City Little House 108 W. Hackberry, Garden City OVERNIGHTS: 1 DATE/TIME: 7/31 at 6:30 p.m. to 8/1 at 10 a.m.

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PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $40 ADULT COST: $25 Immerse yourself into the darkness as you see what is in the night sky. Let the stars guide you into the wee hours of the morning. Girls will do activities involving both the stars and the moon and start on the path to become amateur astronomers. Earn the Space Science badge (provided).

Colorado. Girls and their troop leaders will challenge themselves with hikes, camping in higher elevations, fine tune their Leave No Trace practices and more. Pre-requiste Junior Troop Campout, Parts 1 & 2.

The Great Flamingo Hunt: Family

AUGUST N E W ! Expedition Challenge Travel OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 8/1 at 2 p.m. to 8/4 at 6 p.m.

GRADE: 4-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/19 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl members only GIRL COST: $175 ADULT COST: N/A Are you ready to take your outdoor skills to the next level? During this introduction to backpacking, we'll spend four days and three nights navigating trails, hiking through nature's beauty, camping under the stars, and learning what it takes to be a trailblazer! Earn steps towards the Trailblazer Award badge (not provided).

Junior Troop Campout: Part 3 Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado OVERNIGHTS: 3 DATE/TIME: 8/5 at 9 a.m. to 8/8 (return time varies) GRADE: 4-5 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/28 PROGRAM TYPE: Girls with Chaperones GIRL COST: $50 ADULT COST: $40 You learned the rest and are ready to test your camping skills. Grab your hiking stick and shoes and let’s go see the mountain views in colorful

Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 8/7 TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/26 PROGRAM TYPE: Girl Scout family event GIRL COST: $10 ADULT COST: Free It’s back! Join us at Starwoods for FlaminGOOD vibes only as we soak up sunshine and search to find 50 flamingos. The golden king and queen are waiting for you. Party like flockstars during this family event with snacks, activities, and fun. Go on a flamingo scavenger hunt around camp and try your luck at rubber-ducky-flamingo races. Bonus challenge: Enter your troop or family to create a flamingo masterpiece out of found or up-cycled items. Bring your completed entry to the event for voting to see who will capture the DIY flamingo Champ title. Fun patch provided.

National S'mores Day Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Road, Wichita DATE: 8/10 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

GRADE: K-12 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/6 PROGRAM TYPE: Public event GIRL COST: Free ADULT COST: Free Celebrate National S'mores Day! This is a come-and-go family event with outdoor games, hot dogs, and of course, s'mores!

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IGNITE: Oh, What Fun! Starwoods Outdoor Center OVERNIGHTS: 2 DATE/TIME: 6/11 at 6 p.m. to 6/13 at 3 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/17 PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only COST: $40 Be a game changer and join us for this 5th annual council-wide leadership retreat weekend! As you jump through the portal of possibility, you’ll unleash your inner potential as a volunteer. The games we play on a daily basis teach us leadership skills, responsibility, communication, adaptability and how to get things done. Learn how you can put all the pieces together. While at Starwoods Outdoor Center, you’ll have the chance to participate in canoeing, archery and zip-lining. The cost of $40 will include three meals Saturday and two on Sunday. Pack a sack supper or eat before you arrive on Friday evening. You will need to register and pay separately for some training/certification courses such as First Aid/CPR or Small Craft Safety. T-shirts will be available to purchase when you register. After the deadline date, you’ll choose your workshop choices as well as your sleeping arrangements: cabin bunks, lodge (floor or air mattress), platform tents or you can provide your own personal tent to camp.

Level 1 Archery Instructor PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only COST: $25 The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings in the disciplines of target, field or 3-D archery. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. Course fee includes: USA Archery Level 1 Certification Packet and lunch. Pre-requisites: USA Archery membership and range pass. Lunch provided. PREREQUISITES: Participants must be able to pass a swim test and all rescue techniques.

Cedar Bluff State Park 32001 KS-147, Ellis DATE: 5/8 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/26 Starwoods Outdoor Center - Sunflower Studios 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 8/14 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8/2

NSC FA CPR & AED PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only COST: $25 This course provides you with the skills needed to successfully perform First Aid and CPR. At the conclusion of this course you will be First-Aid and CPR certified by the National Safety Council. This course includes a home-study portion, and then skills and written testing with a certified instructor.

Once you have registered, you will receive the materials for the home study. Participants must be physically able to perform the basic skills required for CPR. Participants will not be allowed to enter the class if they arrive more than 15 minutes after the class begins.

Wichita Girl Scout Center 360 Lexington Road, Wichita DATE: 5/11 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/26 Hutchinson Public Library 901 N. Main St., Hutchinson DATE: 5/18 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/3 Wichita Girl Scout Center 360 Lexington Road, Wichita DATE: 5/27 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/10 Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 6/13 at 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31

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Outdoor Camping PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers & Ambassador Girl Scouts GIRL COST: $25 ADULT COST: $25 This overnight course combines the Cabin Camping course curriculum with a deeper knowledge of outdoor camping experiences. This is required for any camping experiences outside of a cabin/walled facility. After completing this course, volunteers will be able to take their girls on a camping trip. You’ll learn about health and safety procedures, how to set up a campsite and the equipment needed, tent pitching, troop and individual packing, Kaper Charts, meal planning and preparation, multiple methods of cooking, dishwashing, starting a woodfire, compass and trail signs, Leave No Trace principles, and tying these experiences to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Ambassador Girl Scouts may take this course. Pre-Requisite to this course is Outdoor Basics, an online course taken in gsLearn.

Four Winds - Activity Center 9236 SE Quivera Road, Leon DATE: 5/8 at 3 p.m. to 5/9 at noon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/26

Small Craft Safety PROGRAM TYPE: Volunteers only ADULT COST: $35 Small Craft Safety (Canoeing and Kayaking) is the

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current Safety Activity Checkpoints requirement to facilitate a canoeing or kayaking experience for girls. A pre-requisite course in gsLearn: GSUSA Small Craft Safety Training is required. In this course, you will learn skills for basic water rescue and small craft. During the 3 hour hands-on course, you will practice and demonstrate your skills. Note that this is a safety and rescue course, not a skills class; participants should be familiar with basic canoeing and kayaking skills before arrival. Participants must be able to pass a swim test and all rescue techniques. Lunch provided.

Cedar Bluff State Park 32001 KS-147, Ellis DATE: 6/5 at 1 - 4 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24 Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. W., Clearwater DATE: 6/13 at 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31

Council Information Southwest Region

North Region

( (888) 686-6468

114 Grant Ave. Garden City, KS 67846

( (888) 686-6468 St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th Street Salina, KS 67401

( (888) 686-6468 360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218

Garden City Little House

East Region

Augusta Little House

Garden City Regional Office

South Central Region

Salina Regional Office

108 Hackberry St. Garden City, KS 67846

Wichita Headquarters

Camp Double E

928 E. Kelly Ave. Augusta, KS 67010

( (888) 686-6468 794 Rd. 200 Emporia, KS 66801 All appointments must be made in advance at this time.

Northwest Region Hays Regional Office

( (888) 686-6468 2707 Vine St., Suite 8 Hays, KS 67601

Newton Little House 715 Washington Road Newton, KS 67114

Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road Leon, KS 67074

Camp Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026

To reserve a property, call Customer Care 1-888-686-MINT (6468).

Rawlins Rawlins

Decatur Decatur

Norton Norton

Phillips Phillips

Smith Smith

Jewell Jewell

Republic Republic

Cloud Sherman Sherman

Thomas

Sheridan

Graham

Rooks

Mitchell

Osborne

Regional Office

KEY

Cheyenne Cheyenne

Camp Property State Park

Ottawa Lincoln Wallace

Logan Logan

Gove

Trego

Ellis

Wallace

Greeley Greeley

Russell

Hays Wichita

Scott

Lane

Rush

Ness

Dickinson Saline Morris Morris

Ellsworth Barton Rice Rice

McPherson

Marion

Lyon

Double-E

Kearny

Finney

Reno

Stanton Stanton

Grant

Haskell

Morton Morton

Stevens

State Park

CAMPING

Seward

Meade

Edwards Edwards

Greenwood

Sedgwick

Pratt Kingman

Kiowa

Gray

Harvey Butler

Ford Ford

Coffey

Stafford

Hodgeman

Garden City

Emporia

Chase

Pawnee Hamilton Hamilton

Osage

Salina

Starwoods Clark

Barber Comanche

Girl Scout members get FREE access to basic/primitive campsites at 26 Kansas State Parks, thanks to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council’s partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Wichita Sumner

Harper

Cowley

Woodson

Four Winds

Allen

Wilson

Neosho

Montgomery

Labette

Elk Chautauqua

Contact the State Park to set up a service project during your visit and complete your reservation with them directly. Provide your receipt along with your Travel Application and the campsite fees will be reimbursed.

Vehicle fees may still apply.

For more information, go to: kansasgirlscouts.org > Our Council > Our Camps > State Park Camping

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360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218 www.kansasgirlscouts.org

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u e n t i h t e n f u n at o C home!

June 25 - 27 | Zoom NEW ! The Quest:

Virtual Slumber Party Families and troops, are you ready for an epic quest around your town? Sign up for this virtual scavenger hunt through GooseChase that has you completing missions with your selected team of 2-5 people. For more details, see page 21.

July 12 - 15 | Zoom

Color Me Crazy: At Home Edition

Time to get crazy again - virtual style! Campers will receive a box of materials for four fun-filled days of artistic creation that celebrate the seasons. For more details please see page 24.