GSNENY Summer Camp Guide 2016

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York

2016

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York

Girl Scout Camp is for All Girls

Even girls who are not currently a member of Girl Scouts are welcome at Girl Scout camp. A $15 registration is all it takes.Â

Come join us for a summer of fun, excitement, and outdoor adventures at Girl Scout Camp!

Summer camp is a great way for girls to have fun while creating friendships, building new skills and developing an appreciation for the outdoors. lip through this easy guide and see what fun awaits all girls this summer.

Girl Scout camp gives girls an Visit us at gsneny.org/summer-camp-2015 for even more information opportunity to grow, explore, r email us at campinfo@gsneny.org be a leader and have fun while being surrounded by our wonderful, enthusiastic, trained staff.

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What campers love “Knowing that I will have friends wherever I go!�

See what camp is all about Girl Scout Levels D- Daisy: K-1 B- Brownie: 2-3 J- Junior: 4-5 C- Cadette: 6-8 S- Senior: 9-10 A- Ambassador: 11-12 1

Summer Camp 2016 Open Houses Hidden Lake Camp: June 5th 1:00pm-4:00pm

Camp Woodhaven: June 11th 1:00pm-3:00pm

Camp Is-Sho-Da: June 11th 10:00am-12:00pm

Lake Clear Camp: June 12th 1:00pm-3:00pm

The Sun is rising at camp, time to start a new advEnture.

A day in the life at Camp: Girls start their day with a flag ceremony and any important announcements. After some girl-led planning at the beginning of the week, a patrol of girls will attend the programs they signed up for; arts & crafts, nature, swimming, paddle boarding, hiking, outdoor survival skills and more. Girls will fill their schedule with everything they want to do at camp during the week they are here.

Girls will build friendships, try new things and seek new experiences. At the end of the day, girls end with a closing flag ceremony before dinner or before they go home. Tomorrow’s adventure is on the horizon.

Sample Schedule: a Day at Day Camp 9:00-9:30 Arrival 9:30- 9:45: Flag Ceremony and Announcements 10:00-10:50: Arts & Crafts - Bead Making 11:00-11:50: Waterfront: Swimming 12:00-12:45: Lunch 1:00-1:50: Fire Building 2:00-2:50: Paddle Boarding 3:00-3:30: Snack and preparing to leave for the day 3:30-3:45: Closing Flag Ceremony 3:45-4:00: Getting on appropriate busses to go home

How to choose YOUR CAMP experience 1. EXPLORE OPTIONS

4. Choose your weeks

2. day or resident camp?

5. Consult the bus schedule

3. explore special programs

6. Get signed up!

Look over the guide and see what excites you.

Choose a camp experience that’s a good fit.

Are there any specialty programs that inspire you?

What weeks fit better in your summer schedule?

Interested in camp? See what bus schedule is convenient.

Register by June 15th! gsneny.org/summercamp2016

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PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE

2016

SIGN UP TODAY! Fill out the REgistration form with Payment and mail to: 8 Mountain View Ave, Albany, NY 12205. For questions call: 518.489.8110

You can always register online at gsneny.org/summercamp2016

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Need assistance? Apply for a Girl Grant!

Visit gsneny.org/forms/financial-assistance for details. Deadline is May 15th, 2016.

How to Register To avoid disappointment, register early! Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and specialty programs* fill early! The deadline for summer camp 2016 registration is June 15, 2016. A late fee of $25 will be incurred if payment and paperwork are not submitted by June 15, 2016. We will accept late registrations through the summer, but cannot guarantee availability. *Specialty programs are paid in full upon registration.

Complete the registration form(s) found here or on our website, www.gsneny.org , or through our ONLINE registration system. Please include your non-refundable $25 deposit per camp program to: GSNENY, 8 Mountain View Avenue, Albany, NY 12205. All camp registrations will increase by $25 after June 15, 2016 and full payment must accompany registrations. Registrations may be faxed to 518.489.8065 if the deposit is going to be charged to one of the following: Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.

Cookie credit will not be accepted for deposit payment. Any registration submitted without the deposit and all completed paperwork will not be processed.

If your camper is not currently a registered Girl Scout member, please complete the necessary membership paperwork and submit with the $15 membership fee.

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See more registration details on page 3.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Camper Name:

Nickname:

Mailing Address:

Email:

City:

State:

Zip:

Grade:

Birth date:

Custodial Information Camper is in the care of:

Both Parents

Mother only

Name of Parent/Guardian 1: Home phone:

Father only

Email: Work phone:

Cell phone:

Name of Parent/Guardian 2: Home phone:

Other:

Email: Work phone:

Cell phone:

Emergency Contact (if parent or guardian cannon be reached. Must be someone other than parents or guardians.)

Emergency Contact Name: Home phone:

Relationship to camper: Work phone:

Cell phone:

Choices for Camp (Make additional copies if necessary.)

Camp:

Camp:

Bus Stop/Shuttle:

Bus Stop/Shuttle: Early Care: y/n Late Care: y/n

Week:

1st Optional Specialty Program:

2nd Optional Specialty Program:

Early Care: y/n Late Care: y/n

Week:

Fee:

Fee: 2nd Optional Specialty Program:

Fee:

Fee: Buddy Request:

Buddy Request:

Payment I understand that I will incur a $25 late fee for any payment/paperwork received after June 15th. (Please sign below) Signature: Membership Fee ($15): (For non Girl Scouts who wish to register, parent authorization required.)

Total Fee Due:

Credit Card: Exp. date:

Mastercard

Visa

Amex

Visa

Discover

Security Code (CVC):

CC #:

Name on card:

Signature: Your signature above signifies your agreement to allow Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Inc. to charge the above amount to your credit card. You agree to pay this amount pursuant to the agreement you have with your credit card provider.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Payment Date

Receipt#

Payment$

Girl Grants

Payment Schedule

Financial Assistance is available to all Girl Scouts who would like to attend GSNENY summer camp and are unable to afford the cost of the camp. Complete the Girl Grant Application, using only one form per girl. All applications must be attached to the registration form.

A non-refundable deposit of $25 must accompany the camper registration and Girl Grant application.

Girl Grants are available to registered Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York only. Girl Grants will only be awarded for one camp session, one per camper.

The deadline for all applications is May 15, 2016.

Visit http://gsneny.org/forms/financial-assistance/

A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your Girl Scout’s spot. Flexible payment arrangements are available. Full payment for all camp programs is due on June 15, 2016. If the balance of the camp fees is not received by the due date, your reservation will be returned less the non-refundable deposit and your reserved spot will be offered to a girl on the waiting list. Payment may be made by money order, check, or credit card. Cookie credits may be applied toward any of your camp registration fees, excluding the $25 non-refundable deposit.

APPLY FOR A GIRL GRaNT TODAY

Sisters & Multi-Week Discount One discount may be applied per household per summer session. It is at the discretion of each family to choose the discount they would like to apply when initially registering their Girl Scouts for camp. Please indicate which discount you have chosen on each camp registration form. For more information on our discounts, please visit our website at www.gsneny.org

Cancellations & Refunds Programs run rain or shine unless inclement weather would prevent a program from running. Families will be contacted should cancellations occur during the day of a program.

GSNENY reserves the right to cancel any specialty program. If GSNENY cancels the specialty program for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

Refunds for medical reasons will be processed only if the notification is made in writing prior to the start of the program and the written request is accompanied by an original physician’s statement. If a camper

must leave camp due to illness and cannot return, the written refund request must be accompanied by an original physician’s statement. Under no circumstances will camp fees be refunded if a camper chooses to leaves camp after the start of the session or if a camper leaves camp due to homesickness, parental request, or behavioral issues. Written requests made for refunds will be considered if the request is received

by GSNENY at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline of June 15, 2016. If a camper must attend summer school, a refund will be issued with a written refund request and verified with an original statement from the school.

Why Is Girl Scout Camp So Special?

Courage: Camp challenges girls to step outside their comfort zone and try new things in a safe environment.

Confidence: Camp gives girls the resources and guidance to succeed at unfamiliar tasks and activities.

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Character: Camp provides a place where girls can have fun being girls while being respectful, responsible and sharing strong values with others.

THE GIRL SCOUT DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE

Camp is-sho-da

Day Camp

East Greenbush, NY

Camp Is-Sho-da is the best of both worlds! Tucked away in East Greenbush, this camp includes a

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private lake for boating, paddle boarding, fishing

Week 1: July 5 - July 8 (TUE - FRI)

& swimming and is located just east of Albany

Week 2: July 11 - July 15

(accessible from all points in the capital region).

Week 3: July 18 - July 22

With transportation options available from the capital district and beyond, getting to camp has

Week 4: July 25 - July 29

never been so easy! Camp Is-Sho-Da offers large

Week 5: August 1 - August 5

playing fields for exciting games like kickball and

Week 6: August 8 - August 12

other sports, separate centers for nature and art, and other specialty programs. This year will feature a brand new Gaga Pit! • Every Thursday night there is an optional

R LOWE NEW ING! C I R P

Week 1 only: Girl Scout Cost: $200 • Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership $215

Weeks 2-6: Girl Scout Cost: $250 • Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $265

overnight included in the cost of camp • Camp begins at 9:15am and ends at 4:00pm

NEW HOURS!

Early/Late Care Available Weekly

Early Care: 7:30am- 9:00am M-F - $25 | Late Care: 4:00pm- 5:30pm M-F - $25

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Camp is-sho-da

Specialty Programs

add-on Specialty Programs available at an additional cost Program

Dates

Additional Costs

Scout Levels

Museum Explorers

Week 1

$20

J/C

Pen & Ink: Sketch & Create

Week 1

$20

J/C

Sky Zone

Week 2

$20

J/C +10

Horsemanship (2 Hour Program)

Week 2

$30

B/J

Drama Program: Travels of Ananse

Week 3

$20

D/B

Just Dance

Week 3

$20

D/B/J/C

Geocaching Adventurer

Week 4

$10

J/C

Aerial & Zipline Adventures

Week 4

$135

C/S/A

Horseback Riding Lessons

Week 5

$80

B/J

White Water Rafting

Week 5

$40

C/S/A

Art Smart

Week 6

$35

J/C

Rock On

Week 6

$80

C/S/A

Leadership Opportunities and Pricing Program

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Dates

Costs per Week

Scout Levels

Counselor in Training 1: Module 1

Week 2

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training 1: Module 2

Week 3

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training 1: Module 3

Week 4

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training 1: Module 4

Week 5

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training 2 Application required

Weeks 1- 6

$25

A (only)

LiA: It’s Your Planet…Love It

Week 1

$175

C

LiA: It’s Your World…Change It

Week 3

$195

C

LiA: It’s Your Story…Tell It

Week 5

$195

C

Program Aide * Pre-requisite LiA

Weeks 2-6

$195

C

Find the details on Specialty Programs starting on page 11.

Camp WOODHAVEN

Day Camp Galway, NY

Nestled in Galway this camp is beautiful and easy to get to! At Camp Woodhaven,

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we have a beautiful lake fully equipped with

Week 1: July 5 - July 8 (TUE - FRI)

boats and paddle boards. We also have an

Week 2: July 11 - July 15

amazing play field, observation deck and arts

Week 3: July 18 -July 22

& crafts building. New this year, Woodhaven will be receiving a Gaga Pit! Transportation

Week 4: July 25 - July 29

is provided from Schenectady, Ballston Spa,

Week 5: August 1 - August 5

Clifton Park and other nearby locations!

• Every Thursday night there is an optional overnight included in the cost of camp • Camp begins at 9:15am and ends at 4:00pm

NEW HOURS!

R LOWE NEW ING! C PRI

Week 1 only: Girl Scout Cost: $200 • Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership $215

Weeks 2-6: Girl Scout Cost: $250 • Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $265

Early/Late Care Available Weekly

Early Care: 7:30am- 9:00am M-F - $25 | Late Care: 4:00pm- 5:30pm M-F - $25

add-on Specialty Programs available at an additional COST Program

Dates

Additional Costs

Scout Levels

Camp Groovy Girls

Week 1

$10

D/B

An Eye to the Sky

Week 1

$20

B/J

Horsemanship (2 Hour Program)

Week 2

$40

B/J

Herkimer Diamond Mind Adventure

Week 2

$20

B/J

Float your Boat

Week 3

$20

J/C

Intro to Photography

Week 3

$40

J/C

Cooking at Camp

Week 4

$20

J/C

Trail Riding (2 hours)

Week 4

$90

C/S/A

Drama Program: Travels of Ananse

Week 5

$20

D/B

Day Hiker

Week 5

$20

C/S/A

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Leadership Opportunities and Pricing Program

Dates

Costs per Week

Scout Levels

Counselor in Training 1 Module 1

Week 2

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 2

Week 3

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 3

Week 4

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 4 Application Required

Week 5

$150

S/A

Counselor in Training 2 Application required

Weeks 1- 5

$25

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Program Aide

Weeks 2-5

$195

C

LiA: It’s Your Planet…Love It

Week 1

$175

C

LiA: It’s Your World…Change It

Week 3

$195

C

LiA: It’s Your Story…Tell It

Week 5

$195

C

THE GIRL SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP EXPERIENCE

SILVER BAY CAMP Welcome to the Silver Bay Program for older girls ONLY! When you arrive at Silver Bay, you will meet up with the director and check into

Resident Camp Lake George, NY

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Week 6: August 7-12

Paine Hall, our private house for the week. At camp, campers will have the opportunity to swim, hike, participate

CAMP DETAILS

in arts & crafts and more. It’s everything you

• Girl Scout Cost: $495 • Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $510 • This program is only available to Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girls • Resident Camp Drop Off: Sunday 3:00- 4:00pm. Pick Up: Friday 2:00-3:00pm.

can do at regular camp and more! Silver Bay will provide you with other awesome opportunities throughout your week that you can plan to do with your counselor and group. With 18 years of Girl Scouts at Silver Bay, and still running strong, come see what makes this program special!

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HIDDEN LAKE CAMP

Resident Camp Lake George, NY

Hidden Lake is a resident camp located in Lake George. It offers amazing

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opportunities for girls to be girls,

Week 1: July 3- July 8

learn life skills and appreciate

Week 2: July 10-15

the outdoors. Hidden Lake Camp

Week 3: July 17-July 22

has two mountain hikes from within camp and

Week 4: July 24- July 29

another short hike over to Badger Ocean. Camp

Week 5: July 31- August 5

also has water sports that include kayaks, canoes, rowboats and paddle boards, arts & crafts, nature, low ropes course, high ropes course and more.

Girls can customize their experience each week by adding specialty programs to their visit! Meals are served family style.

CAMP DETAILS

• Girl Scout Cost: $400 • Non- Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $415 • Resident Camp Drop Off: Sunday 1:002:00pm. Pick Up: Friday 1:00-2:00pm.

Join us for

a Family BBQ! When: Sunday July 3, 2016* Time: 3:00-6:00pm Cost: $14/Person, $5/Children 4 and under Dropping off your daughter during session 1 at Hidden Lake?* Join us for some family fun to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday! *Camper’s cost included with registration. Family registration form for the BBQ will be sent separately in the camp confirmation email. Available to families attending session one.

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HIDDEN LAKE CAMP

Specialty Programs

Program

Dates

Additional Costs

Scout Levels

Painted Pony Rodeo

Week 1

$20

All Levels

Horseback Trail Ride (2 Hours)

Week 1

$90

C/S/A

Fencing

Week 2

$40

J/C

Rocket Science

Week 2

$20

J/C

Rock Climbing (2 Climbing Trips)

Week 3

$120

C/S/A

White Water Rafting: Hudson River

Week 3

$75

C/S/A

Intro to Photography

Week 4

$50

J/C

Indian Lake Island Trip (2 nights)

Week 4

$80

C/S/A

Water Safari

Week 5

$50

J/C

On the Loose

Week 5

$175

S/A

NEW! Two week programs Canoers

Weeks 2-3

$900

C/S/A

WIT 1 (Waterfront in Training 1)

Weeks 2-3

$490

S/A 15+

Leadership Opportunities

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Program

Dates

Cost per Week

Scout Levels

Counselor in Training Module 1

Week 1

$200

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 2

Week 2

$200

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 3

Week 3

$200

S/A

Leadership Weekend

Week 3 July 22-24

$75

S/A

Counselor in Training 1: Module 4

Week 4

$200

S/A

WIT 2 (Waterfront in Training 2) + Boating Safety Certification

Week 4

$250

S/A/ 15+

Counselor in Training 2 Application required

Weeks 1-5

$25

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LAKE CLEAR CAMP Lake Clear Camp is situated right on Lake Clear, between Saranac Lake Village and Paul Smith’s College. Lake Clear camp has amazing views of the high peaks of the Adirondacks in the distance and plenty of activities. Campers will have access to activities including kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, arts & crafts, nature, games, visits to the nearby Wild Center, Paul Smith’s Visitor’s Interpretive Center along with lots of Adirondack hiking trails. Well into the Adirondacks, this camp has a lot to offer!

Resident Camp Lake Clear, NY

CAmP SCHEDULE Week 1: July 3- July 8 Week 2: July 10- July 15 Week 3: July 17-July 22 Week 4: July 24- July 29

CAMP DETAILS

• Girl Scout Cost: $400 • Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $415 • Resident Camp Drop Off: Sunday 1:00-2:00pm.

Pick Up: Friday 1:00-2:00pm.

Join us for a Family BBQ!

Cost: $14/Person, $5/Children 4 and under When: Sunday July 3, 2016* Time: 3:00-6:00pm Dropping off your daughter during session 1 at Lake Clear?* Join us for some family fun to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday! *Camper’s cost included with registration. Family registration form for the BBQ will be sent separately in the camp confirmation email. Available to families attending session one.

add-on Specialty Programs available at an additional cost Program

Dates

Additional Costs

Scout Levels

Intro to Sailing

Week 1

$50

J/C

Saranac Lake Camp Out

Week 1

$50

C/S/A

Rail Explorers

Week 2

$25

B/J

46er Overnight

Week 2

$30

C/S/A

Olympic Tour

Week 3

$40

B/J

Sailing 1

Week 3

$50

C/S/A

Primitive Camper

Week 4

$75

J/C

Rock Climber

Week 4

$120

C/S/A

Leadership Opportunities Program

Dates

Cost per Week

Scout Levels

Counselor in Training 1 Module 1

Week 1

$200

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 2

Week 2

$200

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 3

Week 3

$200

S/A

Leadership Weekend

Week 3

$75

S/A

Counselor in Training Module 4

Week 4

$200

S/A

Counselor in Training 2 Application required

Week 1-4

$25

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Camp Is-Sho-Da add-on Specialty Programs WEEK 1

WEEK 3

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost $20 During your first week, you’ll be heading off-camp to explore two different museum/galleries! Since this is a girl-led program YOU will get the opportunity to choose the places you would like to go from a list of museums in the area! Together, we will plan your schedule for a fun filled week!

DAISY/BROWNIE Cost: $20 Travel with us as we create our own adventure with Ananse the Spider. Ananse is a popular mischievous character in Caribbean and African folk tales. We will write and rehearse our own play based on an Ananse story, create their costumes, props, and scenery. This all leads to our big performance on Friday!

Museum Explorers

Drama Program: Travels of Ananse

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 Calling all artists! In this program campers get to create and draw side by side with a few artists with Pen and Ink. Working with these drawing artists will help you complete the badge requirements for the appropriate age level! Juniors will earn the Legacy Drawing Badge. Cadettes will earn the Legacy Cartoonist Badge

DAISY/BROWNIE/JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 Dancing is such a fun form of expression and you’ll be doing just that in this program! You’ll get to learn new dance moves and work with campers on a short choreographed dance number, which you can perform. The instructor will visit camp and work with Daisies/Brownies and then Juniors/Cadettes. With a professional dancer from Eba Dance studio, fun and learning about dance is bound to be had!

Pen and Ink, Sketch and Create

WEEK 2

Sky Zone

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost $20 Trampoline parks are all the rage right now! You and your group will participate in the open jump for about 90 minutes, have some pizza and drinks. You will have full access to all Sky Zone activities, including the Main Court, the Foam Zone, Ultimate Dodgeball, Sky Slam, and more! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

WEEK 2

Horsemanship

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $50 Visit nearby Aering Green Equestrian stables for a two hour program with horses! You will have the opportunity to ride and groom these amazing animals along with learning how to care for them.

This is a beginner level program! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure. *This is a two hour program on one day during the week. *Juniors will earn the NEW Horseback Riding badges.

Just Dance

WEEK 4

Geocaching Adventurer

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $10 Campers get ready to learn how to use a handheld GPS System to find hidden treasures! Once you feel comfortable programming and using the GPS, you’ll get to leave camp to find caches that other geocachers have hidden. Together, you and your group will work from geocaching.com to choose what nearby caches you want to hunt for! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

WEEK 4

Aerial & Zipline Adventures

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $135 Ready to tap into your adventurous side? Then you are going to love this new addition to camp! You’ll be leaving camp twice this week to visit Hunter Mountain and Catamount Aerial Adventure Park for some extreme fun. Once outfitted in your safety gear, you’ll be zip lining, crossing rope bridges, climbing aerial tree platforms and much more! *Waivers are required in order to participate in this adventure.

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“Eating lunch at the very top of a mountain.”

Camp Is-Sho-Da add-on Specialty Programs WEEK 5

WEEK 6

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $75 Interested in the next level of Horseback Riding?

In this program campers will have the opportunity to have group riding lessons with a professional instructor from Aering Green Equestrian Stables.

They will also continue learning about horse care and grooming. They will create a mock horse show with the instructor. *PRE-REQUISITE: Horsemanship Program. *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure. Juniors will earn the NEW Horseback Riding badge

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $35 Are you an aspiring artist? In this program, you will try out different art techniques throughout the week.

Spend each day at Potic and also work with different artists to try new things. What will you create?

Horseback Riding

WEEK 5

White Water Rafting

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $15 Ready for a wet and wild adventure? Campers will be traveling to Beaver Brook Outfitters in Lake George to take a 2 hour white water rafting trip!

A Certified guide will take you down the beautiful Sacandaga River, but before the adventure begins, you’ll be receiving safety instructions from Beaver Creek Outfitters.*Waiver is required to participate in this adventure

Art Smart

WEEK 6

Rock On

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $80 Join us on some rock climbing adventures! We will set out on 2 trips this week. The first trip will take place at the Edge Indoor Rock Gym and the second will take place in Lake George to do an open faced rock climb. *Online waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

Camp WOODHAVEN add-on Specialty Programs WEEK 1

WEEK 2

DAISY/BROWNIE Cost: $10 Are you ready for a psychedelic groovy good time?

Campers will adopt a groovy girl doll on their first day of camp that they get to keep! Spend your week being outrageous and creative with your new groovy girl doll! What will you do together?

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $50 If you love horses or want to learn more about them then this program is for you. Campers will travel to Renegade Farms for a 1.5 hour horsemanship lesson. You’ll split up your time with 45 minutes learning how to ride and the other 45 minutes learning all about horse care and grooming. A perfect balance of learning and fun! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

Camp Groovy Girls

WEEK 1

An Eye to the Sky

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $20 There’s so much more happening up in the sky, than you would think. You can discover the universe by checking out the sun, moon, stars and planets and making cool things to help you explore. Maybe we’ll even throw in a few edible projects to make it more fun! Girls will also have the opportunity to go to a planetarium!

What campers love

“The great activities, counselors and campers.”

Horsemanship

WEEK 2

Herkimer Diamond Mine Adventure

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $30 Are you interested in looking for hidden treasures?

At the Herkimer Diamond mine, campers will mine for crystals and learn about the history of the mines excavation. They will have their own tools and see what they can find. If they find crystals, they get to take them home with them!

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Camp WOODHAVEN add-on Specialty Programs WEEK 3

WEEK 5

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 At Camp, there are many opportunities to go canoeing and kayaking on the boats provided...BUT have you ever imagined yourself being an engineer of boat? Well get ready because in this program, you’ll be working with a group to design and build a boat from pvc pipe, duct tape and tarps. Then you’ll be paddling THIS boat around the lake!

DAISY/BROWNIE Cost: $20 Travel with us as we create our own adventure with Ananse the Spider. Ananse is a popular mischievous character in Caribbean and African folk tales. We will write and rehearse our own play based on an Ananse story, create their costumes, props, and scenery.

This all leads to our big performance on Friday!

Float Your Boat

WEEK 3

Intro to Photography

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $50 Do you love to capture the moments and beauty around you? In this program you’ll get to work with a professional photographer who will teach you the basics to get you started on your photography adventure. You’ll learn about taking beautiful pictures and how to edit them. You’ll be able to print the photos you take as well as bring home all your pictures on a CD for you to share your camp memories with family and friends!

WEEK 4

Drama Program: Travels of Ananse

WEEK 5

Day Hiker

JUNIOR/CADETTE Are you ready to hike to the mountain tops? In this program you will have the opportunity to pick 2 mountains during the week to hike! Learn how to pack a daypack for your hike, make some trail mix and head out for your adventures.

HIDDEN LAKE CAMP add-on Specialty Programs

Cooking at Camp

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 Do you have a love for cooking? In this program, you will work with a trained chef in the kitchens of Camp Woodhaven. Learn new techniques and make delicious food! In the process you will be working on the badge that is appropriate for your age level. *Junior Girls will earn the Legacy Simple Meals badge *Cadette Girls will earn the New Cuisine badge

WEEK 4

WEEK 1

Painted Pony Rodeo

ALL LEVELS Cost: $20 Have you ever been to a good old American Rodeo?

Near Hidden Lake there is a rodeo called The Painted Pony Rodeo. Get dressed up in your cowgirl hats and boots and head over for an evening of BBQ’s, horse and Rodeo fun! Great fun for everyone! www.paintedponyrodeo.com

WEEK 1

Trail Riding

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $90 Do you have some experience riding horses? In this program, you will head up to Circle B Ranch to go on a 2 hour trail ride in the Adirondacks during your week at camp. *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure. *Shoes/boots with a small heel are recommended for this program.

Horseback Trail Riding

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $90 Do you have some experience riding horses? In this program, you will head up to Circle B Ranch to go on a 2 hour trail ride in the Adirondacks during your week at camp. *Waiver is required to participate in this.

What PARENTS LOVE “She had a great experience and has checked something else off her bucket list, sleeping under the stars.”

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HIDDEN LAKE CAMP add-on Specialty Programs WEEK 2

Week 3

JUNIOR Cost: $40 Campers get ready to participate in a 3 hour fencing workshop on 2 separate days! You’ll learn fencing basics, how to advance and paree from professional fencer, Dale Rogers. Dale is the owner/operator of Westford Sports Center in Vermont and has been providing fencing training to the Girl Scouts for the past 7 years!

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $75 Ready for a wet and wild adventure? Campers you’ll be traveling to Beaver Brook Outfitters in Lake George to spend the day white water rafting! A Certified guide will take you down the beautiful Hudson River, but before the adventure begins, you’ll be receiving safety instructions and equipment from Beaver Creek Outfitters. * Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

Fencing

White Water Rafting- Hudson River

Week 2

WEEK 4

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 In this program, campers will start out by learning the basics and forces behind rocketry and recovery devices. Then you’ll build your very own Level 1 Rocket! Is bigger always better? You’ll have the opportunity to explore this question by building a 2nd rocket and launching both on the last day of the program!

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $50 Do you love to capture the moments and beauty around you? In this program you’ll get to work with a professional photographer who will teach you the basics to get you started on your photography adventure. You’ll learn about taking beautiful pictures and how to edit them.

You’ll be able to print the photos you take as well as bring home all your pictures on a CD for you to share your camp memories with family and friends!

Rocket Science

WEEKs 2-3

Canoers

EW!

N CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $900 total Are you ready to plan an exciting 3-4 day canoe trip? This program is a 2 week program where girls will be given location options, plan where they would like to go, learn how to pack a canoe with all their camping gear, learn how to use water filtration systems and spend 3-4 days on a canoe trip. Once they return they will clean up after their trip and resume all other camp activities! *This is a 2 week program that runs Sunday July 10- Friday July 22 .*Pre- Requisite Required: 1-2 Day Canoe trip planning and experience. *Waiver is required.

WEEK 3

Rock Climbing

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $120 Test your limits…climb mountains! In this program you will work with professional guides from Rocksport. You’ll have two opportunities to climb two different mountains this week!

When you are not climbing you’ll get to enjoy the camp world and plan other activities! *Waiver is required to participate.

What campers love

“Seeing a smile on everyone’s face.”

Intro to Photography

WEEK 4

Indian Lake Island Trip

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $80 Are you ready for an amazing camping adventure? You will be heading out to an island in canoes, camp for 2 nights and have the opportunity to explore Indian Lake. You’ll help plan and pack for this amazing trip! You’ll start off by learning some canoeing basics and techniques before setting out to nearby Indian Lake, where you’ll be paddling to an island location. *Waiver will be required.

WEEK 5

Water Safari

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $50 This year we are heading off to the Enchanted Forest Water Safari, New York’s largest water park! Campers will take a day trip to Old Forge and enjoy a day full of fun, waterslides, lazy rivers and more! If you love waterslides, you’ve got to give this park a try.

WEEK 5

On the Loose

SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $175 Are you in need of a mini-getaway with your camp friends?

In this program, don’t get too comfortable in your lean-to!

You’ll be heading out on your camping adventure Monday evening and not returning until Thursday. You’ll spend your week camping from place to place, and having a blast!

Celebrate your summer of friendship in this unique older girl program.

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Lake Clear camp add-on Specialty Programs WEEK 1

WEEK 3

JUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $50 Welcome to Lake Clear’s NEW sailing program! We are really excited to be purchasing some new sail boats and teaching campers how to sail. This beginners’ sailing program will cover the basics of sailing terminology, getting into the Sailboat and discovering Lake Clear in a new way. Campers will learn from a trained sailing instructor all the basics!

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $40 Time to get that passport ready....the Olympic Passport that is! An Olympic Passport will be purchased for those attending this Olympic tour of beautiful Lake Placid, with the opportunity for campers to choose some of their own places to go to as well! What’s even better is the passports are good for one year, so the campers can return with their families and give them an Olympic tour or visit sites that they did not get a chance to see!

Intro to Sailing

WEEK 1

Saranac Lake Camp Out

Olympic Tour

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost $50 Campers, get ready for a camping adventure! You’ll be camping out for 2 nights with opportunities to explore Saranac Lake by walking and canoeing. You’ll help plan and pack for this amazing trip! You’ll start off by learning some canoeing basics and techniques before setting out to nearby Saranac Lake, where you’ll be paddling to an island location. *Waiver will be required in order to participate in this program.

Week 3

WEEK 2

WEEK 4

BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $25 Campers, in this program, you’ll be heading to Charlies Inn to learn about biking on the rail road tracks. You’ll be seated and will have to work together as a team to pedal the bikes down the railroad tracks. You’ll travel from Lake Clear to Saranac Lake Rail station and then catch a shuttle back!

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $75 Campers, here’s your chance to work with a “Becoming A Woodswoman” BOW professional from Saranac Lake and learn the basics of primitive camping. You will learn how to read a map and compass, and all about Backpacking and Wilderness Essentials. At camp, you’ll learn GPS and leave no trace before you go to a primitive area of camp and participate in a wilderness overnight adventure!

Rail Explorers

WEEK 2

46er Overnight

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $30 Get ready to learn about hiking and all about the Adirondacks in this overnight adventure.

Begin by planning, preparing, and packing for your overnight trip to one of the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks. Once on the excursion, soak in all the beauty that the mountain has to offer, learn new things and explore! *Waiver is required to participate.

Campers will receive a 46er patch for the mountain they complete

What Campers LOVE

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Sailing 1

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSDOR Cost: $50 Campers will spend the week learning about sailing on NEW Sunfish Sailboats and sail around Lake Clear.

Campers will be working with a Sailing instructor to learn and demonstrate skills as well as learn sailing safety and how to get back on the Sailboat if it blows over.

Primitive Camper

Week 4

Rock Climber

CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $120 Join us on some rock climbing adventures! We will set out on 2 off site rock climbing trips this week.

We will meet up with the High Peaks Cyclery, where campers will be outfitted in all their safety gear before driving off to a climbing location in the High Peaks area. If it rains, we will practice climbing in their indoor rock climbing gym. *Waiver is required to participate.

“Everything...hope to come back next summer.”

Summer Camp 2016 Leadership Opportunities* Girls attending leadership programs do not pay the regular camp fee. Leadership programs are offered at a lower price to encourage girls to attend leadership programs and learn skills needed to be successful in their future.

Leader in Action (LiA)

The Leader in Action Award is a Journey Related Award for Cadette Girls Only. Girls will work with a brownie patrol to earn one of their Journey Awards in the appropriate theme It’s your Planet, It’s your Story and/or It’s your World. Girls only need to complete 1 LiA in order to move on to program Aide. *Cadettes will earn the LiA award for the appropriate journey

Program Aide (PA)

Cadette girls can earn their Program Aide Pin. Girls will further develop their leadership skills with multiple age groups at camp by offering a variety of programs to other girls. Girls participating in this program will also receive 25 Service Hours at camp. **PRE-REQUISITE: LiA Award (Leader in Action Award)

Counselor-In-Training 1 Modules (CIT 1)

Counselor in Training 1 is a program is for Seniors and Ambassadors (Girls entering 9th- 12th Grade) This program consists of 4 Modules which girls will need to complete in order to earn their Counselor in Training 1 Pin. Counselors in Training 1 Pins are the only award recognized for Seniors & Ambassadors at Camp by GSUSA. *Girls must complete all 4 modules to earn CITI pin.

Module 4: Putting it All Together

In this program, girls will focus on using the skills they have learned in the previous three modules. Girls will spend the week shadowing different counselors and program staff so that they have an all-encompassing view of what it means to be a counselor at camp.

Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2)

Counselor in Training 2 program is available to Ambassadors Only (Girls entering 11th or 12th Grade).

This program is the last step in leadership at camp before girls are old enough to become staff. Girls participating in this program will work directly under the supervision of a Unit Counselor and CIT. Together the Unit Counselor and participant will lead a patrol of girls through Girl Led, Girl Planned processes, be with the girls in their day to day activities and assist in providing quality programs to the girls. *Please note that while a girl will be working with other counselors and staff, they are still considered campers. This program is designed to teach the girls how to work with girls and other staff members. Girls participating in this program will not be left alone in direct supervision of girls. A qualified staff member must be present at all times.

In this program, girls will learn about their leadership styles in a camp setting. They will participate in team building activities; learn how to be a positive role model and mentor. Girls will participate in discussions about what it means to be a Camp Counselor and what their role at camp would be like.

*Girls interested in the CIT2 program will need to fill out the CIT2 application to be considered for this program. All applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Camp Director and the GSNENY Camp Department. These applications are due by May 15, 2016. This will ensure the review of your application, interview process and time for the appropriate paperwork to be submitted.

Module 2: Leadership at Work

Waterfront in Training 1 (WIT1):

Module 1: Leadership at Camp

In this program, girls will learn more about what it is like to be a counselor. Girls will talk about age groups and how girls’ needs are different at each level. They will talk with other counselors and learn about their experiences as well as have an opportunity to shadow a counselor for a day and work with a group of girls.

Module 3: Program is Key

In this program, girls will learn about the programs offered at camp, what girl led/ girl planned programming means. Girls will learn about programs they can provide to the girls that don’t require a sign up. Girls will learn how to teach fire building, games and songs to enhance the campers experience at camp. *Please note that Specialty Programs are not available to girls participating in Leadership Programs

Waterfront in Training 1 is a leadership program for Seniors & Ambassadors. Red Cross requires that girls be 15+ when acquiring their waterfront certifications.

This program focuses on becoming Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR For the Professional Rescuer Certified. Girls will focus on learning the skills for both certifications.

Waterfront in Training 2 (WIT2):

Waterfront in Training 2 is a leadership program for Seniors & Ambassadors, centering on the Red Cross Small Craft Safety Course. They will be required to demonstrate skills and pass the written test. When they are not practicing their boating skills, girls will be able to use their lifeguarding training and assist in waterfront supervision. *PRE-REQUISITE: WIT 1 16

Camp Is-Sho-Da Bus Schedule: 6 weeks 8:05/ 4:50

Delaware Plaza; Delmar

Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem

8:25/ 4:35

8:05/ 4:50

Delaware Plaza; Delmar

Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem

Week3

8:25/ 4:35

North Albany Community Ctr; Albany

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany

Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem

8:40/ 4:20

Week 2

Delaware Plaza; Delmar

North Albany Community Ctr; Albany

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany

8:05/ 4:50

8:40/ 4:20

Week 1

8:25/ 4:35 North Albany Community Ctr; Albany

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany

8:40/ 4:20

Walmart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

8:40/ 4:25

8:30/ 4:35

8:10/ 4:55

Latham Farms; Home Depot Lot

Loudonville Elementary School

Walmart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

8:40/ 4:25

8:30/ 4:35

8:10/ 4:55

Latham Farms; Home Depot Lot

Loudonville Elementary School

Walmart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

Bus 2: Troy/ Loudonville

Loudonville Elementary School

Bus 2: Troy/ Latham

8:10/ 4:55

Latham Farms; Home Depot Lot

Bus 2: Troy/ Latham

8:40/ 4:25

8:30/ 4:35

8:05/ 4:55

New Scotland Elementary School

Stuyvesant Plaza, near Creo

Hannaford, Voorheesville

9:00/ 4:15

8:35/ 4:40

8:15/ 5:00

8:00/ 5:15

Walmart; East Greenbush

AW Becker Elem. School; Selkirk

Dollar General; Coxsackie

Tops; Greenville

9:00/ 4:15

8:35/ 4:25

8:20/ 4:40

8:05/ 4:55

Walmart; East Greenbush

New Scotland Elementary School

Stuyvesant Plaza, near Creo

Hannaford, Voorheesville

Bus 3: Guilderland/ Albany

8:20/ 4:40

Walmart; East Greenbush

Bus 3: Greene/ Ravena

8:35/ 4:25

Bus 3: Guilderland/ Albany

9:00/ 4:15

8:05/ 4:50

North Albany Community Ctr; Albany

Delaware Plaza; Delmar

Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem

8:40/ 4:20

8:25/ 4:35

8:05/ 4:50

North Albany Community Ctr; Albany

Delaware Plaza; Delmar

Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem

Week 6

8:25/ 4:35

Week 5

Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem

8:40/ 4:20

Week 4

Delaware Plaza; Delmar

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany

8:05/ 4:50

North Albany Community Ctr; Albany

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany

8:25/ 4:35

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany

8:40/ 4:20

Walmart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

8:30/ 4:35

8:10/ 4:55

Loudonville Elementary School

Walmart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

8:30/ 4:35

8:10/ 4:55

Latham Farms; Home Depot Lot

Loudonville Elementary School

Walmart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

Bus 2: Troy/ Latham

Loudonville Elementary School

8:40/ 4:25

Bus 2: Troy/ Latham

8:10/ 4:55

Latham Farms; Home Depot Lot

Bus 2: Troy/ Latham

8:30/ 4:35

8:40/ 4:25

8:05/ 4:55

New Scotland Elementary School

Stuyvesant Plaza, near Creo

Hannaford, Voorheesville

8:40/ 4:45

8:20/ 5:05

8:00/ 5:10

7:50/ 5:25

Walmart; East Greenbush

Schodack Park & Ride; Junction 9 & I90

Kinderhook Elks Club

Walmart;Hudson Rt. 9W

Catskill Park & Ride, Near Thruway I87

9:00/ 4:15

8:35/ 4:25

8:20/ 4:40

8:05/ 4:55

Walmart; East Greenbush

New Scotland Elementary School

Stuyvesant Plaza, Near Creo

Hannaford, Voorheesville

Bus 3: Guilderland/ Albany

Latham Farms; Home Depot Lot

8:20/ 4:40

9:00/ 4:15

Bus 3: Greene/ Columbia

8:40/ 4:25

8:35/ 4:25

Walmart; East Greenbush

Bus 3: Guilderland/ Albany

9:00/ 4:15

WOodhaven bus schedule 7:55/ 5:10

Burnt Hills Methodist Church

Niskayuna Town Hall

Schenectady Cty Communtiy College

8:25/ 4:40

8:10/ 4:55

7:55/ 5:10

Schenectady Cty Communtiy College

Price Chopper, Altamont Ave

Niskayuna Town Hall

Week 3:

8:10/ 4:55

Week 2:

Niskayuna Town Hall

8:25/ 4:40

Target; Scotia

Week 1:

Price Chopper, Altamont Ave

8:40/ 4:25

Bus 1: Schenectady/ Scotia

7:55/ 5:10

Schenectady Cty Communtiy College

Ballston Spa HS

Bus 1: Schenectady/Ballston Spa

8:10/ 4:55

8:40/ 4:25

Bus 1: Schenectady/ Scotia

8:20/ 4:40 Target; Scotia

JC Penney, Clifton Park Center

Price Chopper, Mechanicville

8:35/ 4:25

8:10/ 4:50

7:40/ 5:15

SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Circle

8:15/ 4:50

8:00/ 5:05

Burnt Hills Methodist Church

JC Penney, Clifton Park Center

Price Chopper, Mechanicville

8:05/ 5:00

McDonalds; Comrie Avenue, Johnstown

McNulty Academy, Amsterdam

8:45/ 4:20

8:30/ 4:35

8:15/ 4:50

8:00/ 5:05

Ballston Spa High School

Burnt Hills Methodist Church

JC Penney, Clifton Park Center

Price Chopper, Mechanicville

Hidden Lake Camp

Target, Saratoga Springs

Albany Service Center

SUN: 4:00 Arrival/ FRI: 12:00 Depart

SUN: 1:15/ FRI: 3:00

SUN: 12:30/ FRI: 3:45

SUN: 12:00/ FRI: 4:15

What campers love

Albany to Lake Clear Camp: $40 Albany to Hidden Lake Camp: $30 Hidden Lake Camp to Lake Clear Camp: $30

Lake Clear Camp

Pick up time: Sunday, July 10. Drop off time: Friday July 15

HLC/LCC Shuttle: WEEK 2

8:30/ 4:35

Niskayuna Town Hall

Duanesburg Elementary School

7:55/ 5:10

Price Chopper, Altamont Ave

Target; Scotia

Schenectady Cty CommunityCollege

8:10/ 4:55

Schenectady Cty Communtiy College

Ballston Spa High School

7:55/ 5:10 Niskayuna Town Hall

8:25/ 4:40

Target; Scotia

8:45/ 4:20

Bus 2: Mechanicville/ Clifton Park

8:40/ 4:25

8:00/ 5:05

Burnt Hills Methodist Church

Bus 2: Cobleskill/ Scotia

8:15/ 4:50

Bus 2: Mechanicville/ Clifton Park

8:30/ 4:35 Ballston Spa High School Week 5:

8:45/ 4:20 Week 4:

8:10/ 4:55 Burnt Hills Methodist Church

8:40/ 4:25

Bus 1: Schenectady/ Scotia

8:25/ 4:40 Ballston Spa HS

Bus 1: Schenectady/Ballston Spa

8:40/ 4:25

8:25/ 4:40

Boulevard Elementary School, Gloversville

Bus 2: Mechanicville/ Clifton Park

8:35/ 4:30

Broadalbin- Perth High School

Bus 2: Amsterdam/ Gloversville

8:50/ 4:15

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