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When a girl leaves home and enters the world of camp, she meets new friends and peers on even ground. As she sits around the campfire, rides a horse, tries archery, or even rock climbs for the first time, something in her begins to change— she gains a sense of pride by facing her fears, she grows as a person by learning new skills, and becomes stronger and happier by making new friends. She comes home with a spring in her step and a new light in her eyes.

Camp is transformative. Our trained and caring staff members support girls ages 5–17 in discovering who they are and what they can become. Our engaging programs and activities are designed with girls’ interests in mind, so they can grow their passions and take healthy risks in a safe, supportive environment.

OUR CAMPERS...

Develop leadership skills through our girl-led programming, with supportive staff by their side Discover a sense of self by participating in activities that build confidence Overcome obstacles by challenging themselves to try activities they’ve never done before Learn resilience, practice grit, and gain a deep appreciation of the great outdoors Cultivate important life skills by interacting with fellow campers and problem-solving with a team Relax and unplug from the everyday while making lifelong friends

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem.

You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to attend one of our camps. Whether she’s a first time camper or an experienced adventurer, an outdoor enthusiast or a creative artist, your girl will find her perfect program at one of our camps.

General registration for all council-run camps opens February 4, 2019. Visit us at girlscoutssoaz.org/camp to find her camp!

Let’s get your girl started!

Registration Process 1

Visit our website: girlscoutssoaz.org/camp

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Talk with your girl and decide together on the perfect camps for her! Registration will close two weeks prior to the start date or when a session is full—so register soon!

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Follow the registration process through our online registration tool, DoubleKnot. Here you can add on a 2019 camp shirt, or a Camper Care Package, as well as transportation to and from Camp Whispering Pines. Be prepared to pay a non-refundable deposit (NRD) per camp (ranging from $25 to $50 depending on camp).

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Within 7 days you will receive an email from campdoc.com to fill out your girl’s camper profile, including all health forms. Good news! If you used campdoc.com last year you will just need to make a couple of quick updates.

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You will find camp packets on our website at girlscoutssoaz.org/ camppackets. These will give your girl more information on what to expect and what to pack to fully enjoy her camp experience!

Special accommodations Please contact us with special needs such as severe food allergies, special diets, health care, sensory concerns, or mobility limitations.

We will discuss your camper’s needs and come up with a plan to ensure proper care, support, and supervision to allow for a fulfilling camp experience.

Payment information Receive an Early Bird discount of 10% when you register between February 4 and April 4, 2019!

Payments can be made online on your schedule. Follow the directions on your camp receipt to log-in to make a payment.

Cookie Dough can be used online as payment, by selecting the gift card option at check-out.

Camp sessions must be paid in full at least 14 days prior to the camp session. Girls cannot attend a session until it is paid in full.

Camp is for every girl!

To apply for financial aid, please visit girlscoutssoaz.org/camp and click “Financial Assistance.”

All families will be asked to pay the non-refundable deposit (NRD) to secure their spot.

Financial assistance will be offered for up to one half of one camp. Funds are limited, so please apply early.

camper care packages What a fun way to surprise your girl at camp! This year we are offering Camper Care Packages at resident camp and day camp. They are $25 each and can be purchased online during the registration process.

Bus Transportation $20 each way or $40 round trip, added during registration.

Bus schedule found in the camper packet.

Any changes must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the session. Bus fees are nonrefundable.

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Social media updates We’re crazy about camp and we love to show it! We regularly post about camp and you will love to read about it. Follow us! Search for “Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona” on Facebook and Instagram to find regular postings of pictures and happenings.

Hacienda Day Camp Our day camps run Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and are open to girls ages 5-17. A typical day includes hands-on skill-building activities, traditional camp fun like archery and swimming, and a mix of sun and shade to help beat the heat.

Week 1 | June 10 - 14 Cowgirl Up! Ages 7-11 | $550 | $50 NRD Channel your inner cowgirl and let’s giddy up! Learn the basics of Western riding, horse safety and grooming techniques, and climb into the saddle and hit the trail. When not on horseback, you’ll have a blast with new friends making crafts, swimming, and more.

Program Aide Camp

Glamp It, Girl!

Ages 5-11 | $255 | $25 NRD Get beyond the basics! Discover the skills you need to rest, relax, and recharge in the great outdoors: sharpen your outdoor cooking skills, fine-tune your first aid abilities, light up a campfire, take a dip in the pool, and add a dash of glamour to day camp! You’ll even compete in a Chopped-style competition, and head home with your Cooking badge complete.

Ages 12-17 | $255 | $25 NRD Are you a natural leader? Do you consider yourself a role model? If the answer is yes, then this camp is for you!

Seize your chance to shine as you assist our Day Camp Counselors in leading girls to discover the world around them, connect with each other, and take action at camp. Learn all about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience as you prepare for your big teaching debut at the end of the week!

Week 2 | June 17 - 21 G.I.R.L.ympics Ages 5-11 | $255 | $25 NRD Do you have what it takes to go for gold? Become a champion as you explore new sports like rock climbing and yoga, then wipe off the sweat and unwind with spa time, swimming, and healthy snacks you’ll learn to make yourself. This camp includes a field trip to Angel’s Place for Girls, and an optional sleepover for Brownies and up on Thursday night.*

Summer Retreat Ages 12-17 | $255 | $25 NRD School’s out for summer…it’s time to retreat to your desert oasis for a week of yoga, fitness, and fun!

Whip up summer snacks, experiment with DIY beauty products, and cap off the week by filming and starring in your own Zumba video—YouTube stardom, here you come! This camp includes a field trip to Angel’s Place for Girls, an optional sleepover*, and traditional camp activities, too.

Week 3 | June 24 - 28 Flower Power Ages 5-11 | $255 | $25 NRD Bloom, grow, and blossom at day camp! It’s a girl power extravaganza, where you’ll express yourself through art, dance, and outdoor adventure as you create everlasting friendships with your fellow campers. Make magic on the walls of the Hacienda Bunkhouse by painting a mural as big and beautiful as your imagination! This week also includes a field trip to Angel’s Place for Girls.

Sky’s The Limit!

Ages 12-17 | $255 | $25 NRD What’s it take to be a grown-up in this wild and wonderful world? Find out side-by-side with your Girl Scout sisters as you dive into a week of team-building, obstacle courses, and mastering key life skills like car care, power tools, money smarts, and college knowledge that will help you soar! No need to stress—you’ll also unwind with archery, swimming, yoga, and summer fun galore.

Week 4 | July 15 - 19 Fantasyland Ages 5-11 | $255 | $25 NRD Open sesame! Step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the comic universes of DC and Marvel, and down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. Show off your smarts in Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, and Divination, before joining the Avengers Training Institute to design your own supershero costume and fight baddies like the best of ‘em! Wrap up the week with a mad tea party and a field trip to Pump It Up where you’ll soar through the sky.

Destinations Unknown Ages 12-17 | $255 | $25 NRD This whirlwind week of non-stop adventure will take you to Hogwarts, Wonder Woman’s hideaway, and the Avengers’ training grounds! Let your imagination run wild as you create your own comic book, take aim at the archery range, take flight on a field trip to Pump It Up, and travel to destinations unknown...for now.

Week 5 | July 22 - 26 3,2,1, Blast Off! Ages 5-11 | $255 | $25 NRD Astronauts, unite! Explore Planet Hacienda, where you will discover the density of water, the speed of light, and the science of sound as you perform glow-in-the-dark experiments, make mooncakes, scope out the solar system, and earn the new Space Science badges. This week also includes an optional sleepover and stargazing adventure for Brownies and up.*

Mad Science Ages 12-17 | $255 | $25 NRD Mwahahaha! Dry ice ice cream, anyone!? Mad scientists, this one’s for you. Transform day camp into a full-fledged laboratory and experiment with chemistry, biology, and physics in a week of hands-on STEMventures that will make your science classes look like a snooze! This week also includes an optional sleepover and stargazing adventure.*

*Optional sleepover is an additional $25.00

Hacienda Sleepaways Is your girl not sure she’s ready for the mountain? This summer, we are offering sleepaway experiences at the Hacienda for the very first time!

These three-day, two-night camps are the perfect opportunity for your girl to stretch her wings close to home in the comfort of the Hacienda Bunkhouse.

July 10 - 12 Zoomunji - Hacienda Ages 7-11 | $300 | $50 NRD It’s raining cats, dogs, and horses! Discover how different animals live and play at this three-day camp dedicated to animal adventures. Take a tour at the Pima Animal Care Center, saddle up for a morning trail ride, and help out the Hermitage Cat Shelter with a hands-on service project. Plus, enjoy the Hacienda’s cool summer nights through traditional camp activities like archery, swimming, and S’mores.

Babysitting Bootcamp Hacienda Ages 12-17 | $300 | $50 NRD Become a babysitting pro through this special camp offered in partnership with Trusting Connections Nanny Agency. Earn your CPR and First Aid certification, learn to whip up a simple meal, and discover how to brand your own business through social media marketing and more. By the time you head home, you’ll be a certified babysitter ready to embark on the entrepreneurship journey of a lifetime!

May 28 - June 1

Camp Fury - Hacienda Ages 14-18 | $365 | $50 NRD

Nationwide, just 30% of EMTs, 13% of law enforcement, and only 3.5% of fire professionals are women.

Girls need to know that they are smart enough, strong enough, and brave enough to pursue a career in public safety—and you will learn this at Camp Fury! Gear up for our week-long immersion camp into these exciting and important careers, where local female first responders will teach you how to put out a fire, perform search-and-rescue, rappel down a building, handcuff a suspect, and more. Gain leadership skills, teambuilding skills, and make new friends! At the end of camp, we will celebrate your accomplishments at a graduation ceremony with family and friends.

One-of-a-kind Camps at CWP July 4 - 6

July 19 - 21

Family Camp - CWP

She & Me - CWP

Multigenerational Ages 5+ $100 per camper | $25 NRD Party Theme: Dancing Through the Decades

Multigenerational Ages 5+ $135 per camper | $25 NRD Party Theme: Super Sheroes & Sidekicks

Ever wondered what it might be like to enjoy Camp Whispering Pines with your loved ones? Imagine no more—Family Camp is here to make that dream a reality!

All Girl Scout families are invited to make unforgettable memories as you explore the archery range, cook outdoors, enjoy arts and crafts, hike the trails, and so much more.

Get away for some girl time at She & Me where Girl Scouts can experience a weekend of fun with a special lady in their lives (a registered Girl Scout mom, grandmother, auntie, sister, female guardian or mentor). Enjoy the great outdoors and exciting camp activities like archery, low ropes, arts and crafts, songs and s’mores, and more, all with your favorite She!

June 28 - 30 Party Theme: Red Shirt, Red Carpet

Operation Red Shirt - CWP Ages 7-17 | FREE TO GIRLS FROM MILITARY FAMILIES | $25 NRD

Do you have a parent or caregiver in the military? If so, Operation Red Shirt is for you! Experience the magic and sisterhood of resident camp during a weekend of outdoor adventure with fellow Girl Scouts from military families. From hiking and low ropes to archery and arts and crafts (not to mention a groovy dance party!)...get ready for a weekend of unforgettable fun!

Traveling Camps Knots and Bots

$30 per girl | PAY IN FULL

DOUGLAS – June 6, 9am-3pm MORENCI – June 13, 9am-3pm

SIERRA VISTA – June 20, 9am-3pm NOGALES – June 27, 9am-3pm

When you can’t go to camp, camp comes to you! Join us for Knots and Bots as our traveling camp heads to different locations throughout Southern Arizona all summer long. A little bit of STEM, a little bit of Outdoor fun, plenty of camp traditions, and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make new friends with Girl Scout sisters near you, all combined in an exciting one-day camp experience—what’s not to love?

Camp Whispering Pines Our resident camps at Camp Whispering Pines run Sunday through Friday, and are open to girls ages 7-17. (We also offer two three-daycamps for girls ages 6-8.) A typical week includes a mix of traditional camp fun like archery, hiking, low ropes, campfires, songs, S’mores, and more, alongside activities connected with each individual camp theme and a camp-wide celebration!

Open house: May 19, 2-4pm

Come see our resident camp facilities for yourself! Visit our living areas, tour the camp property, meet camp staff, and get a glimpse into what camp life on Mount Lemmon is all about.

Week one June 2 - 7

Party Theme: Beach Party

Seeds & Sprouts

Sisters of Survival

Ages 7 - 9 | $365 | $50 NRD

9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD

Got a green thumb? Sow this may be the camp for you!

Get your hands dirty during a week of gardening fun: build your own garden box to plant fruits and veggies, learn about sustainability, and explore native plant life on hikes, all alongside your favorite camp activities like archery and teambuilding!

Brush up on your survival skills with an outdoor adventure like no other! Build a shelter, geocache, take a hike, practice your aim on the archery range, cook outdoors, and camp out under the stars with your fellow sisters of survival. Explore the woods of Camp Whispering Pines and sharpen your Girl Scout skills for a lifetime of adventure!

Power Girls Ages 12 – 14 | $365 | $50 NRD Wood you believe what you’re capable of creating?

Whether you’re new to woodworking or an expert carpenter, Power Girls is the camp to experience sisterhood through hands-on construction. Build an awesome take-home project, practice with power tools, and produce something extraordinary alongside your favorite camp activities.

Arting Around

CIT Camp

Ages 9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD

Ages 15 - 17 | $465 | $50 NRD TWO-WEEK CAMP RUNS JUNE 2-14

Always up for more artistic flair in your life? If you love to create, then this is the camp for you! Spend a week trying out different artistic mediums, like tiedye, pottery, and painting. Learn about female artists throughout history, and even craft your own bag to take your projects home in! Get inspired through new artsy twists on traditional camp activities, like archery and canoeing.

Do the outdoors inspire you? Do you dream about being a camp counselor? Then Counselor-in-Training is for you! This two-week camp provides you with the opportunity to hone in on your leadership style while enjoying the sisterhood of your fellow Girl Scouts.

Get the behind-the-scenes experience at Camp Whispering Pines, lead younger campers through your favorite camp activities, and learn what it takes to be a counselor!

Week two June 9 -14 Trail Mix

Packs & Poles

Ages 7 – 9 | $365 | $50 NRD

Ages 9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD

If you want to experience everything Camp Whispering Pines has to offer, then Trail Mix is the camp for you!

Enjoy a mix of traditional camp activities like archery, arts and crafts, the low ropes course, exploring hiking trails and more. This perfect introduction to sleepaway camp alongside your sister Girl Scouts will inspire a lifelong love of the great outdoors!

Explore beautiful Mount Lemmon on an overnight outdoor adventure! Plan and prepare for a backpacking trip, practice essential survival skills, learn first aid, and let your inner outdoorswoman ROAR! Camp out on the summit of Mount Bigelow and visit Rose Canyon Lake to canoe—no backpacking experience or equipment required.

Iron Chef

Women With Altitude

Ages 9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD

Ages 12 – 14 | $365 | $50 NRD

Grab your whisk and head to the kitchen, we’re whipping up gourmet grub at this cooking camp!

Whether you’re new to the kitchen or an expert culinarian, join your fellow chefs in a week of culinary creation where you’ll experience different cooking techniques, try out cuisines from around the world, and compete in a bake-off, with plenty of time for canoeing and archery fun, too!

Do you dream about trekking the wilderness with a band of fearless females? Camp out under the stars with like-minded women who share your outdoor-loving spirit! Plan and prepare for a camping trip, backpack to the summit of Mount Bigelow, and go rock-climbing and canoeing during this week of outdoor adventure. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Party Theme: Cowgirls

Week three June 23 - 28

Party Theme: Fairytale

16 Acre Woods

Lil Mermaids

Ages 6 – 8 | $190 | $50 NRD THREE-DAY CAMP RUNS JUNE 23-25

Ages 6 – 8 | $190 | $50 NRD THREE-DAY CAMP RUNS JUNE 26-28

Are you ready to take the leap into your first adventure at Camp Whispering Pines? During this three-day experience you’ll explore the woods and learn about the furry friends that live there, have a teddy bear tea party, and let your imagination run free in the outdoors with fun crafts and activities!

Make a splash with your fellow mermaids during this fun fantasy camp! Sip tea at an under-thesea party, explore the wonders of water, and create cute crafts during this three-day voyage of fun.

Muggle Magic

Lumber Janes

Ages 9 – 11 |$365 | $50 NRD

Ages 9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD

The sorting hat has made its choice—are you ready to unleash your magical side? Join your fellow wizards-intraining at Camp Whispering Pines where you’ll practice potions, test your Quidditch skills, and have a ball at your very own supernatural dance party!

Are you inspired by every sunset you see, hill you climb, and constellation you spy in the starry night sky? Lumber Janes is a camp for girls who love the outdoors! Paddle a canoe at Rose Canyon Lake, adventure through our low ropes course, practice your aim at the archery range, hike amongst ponderosa pines, and get in touch with Mother Nature alongside your sister Girl Scouts.

Peaks & Paddles

Extreme Cuisine!

Ages 12 – 14 | $365 | $50 NRD

Ages 12 – 17 | $365 | $50 NRD

Adventure is calling and it’s your time to show off your skills! Join your fellow outdoorswomen in a week of canoeing, rock climbing, and camping out under the stars. Whether you’re an experienced backpacker or just ready to dip your toes in the water, Peaks & Paddles is for girls who love all that Mother Nature has to offer!

You asked for it, and now it’s here! Whether you’re an experienced Iron Chef or you create more conundrums in the kitchen than treats, Extreme Cuisine is the camp for girls who love to experiment with the culinary arts. Slice and dice, bake and barbeque, cook indoors and out with your fellow Girl Scouts during a week of edible enjoyment.

Week four July 7 - 12

Party Theme: Mad Scientist

Forget Me Knots

Night Owls

Ages 7 – 9 | $365 | $50 NRD

Ages 9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD

Travel back in time to the olden days and experience Camp Whispering Pines pioneer-style! Learn how to cook in the great outdoors and adventure through the woods on a quest that will inspire you to journey past the horizon. Alongside team-building activities and archery, you will make your own bread, butter and jams, craft candles and soaps, and even design your own board game.

Do you feel alive when the sun begins to set and the stars come out? Does the idea of glow-in-the-dark archery and moonlit hikes make you want to grab a flashlight and join in on the adventure? Join your sister Night Owls for a week of after-dark fun! This late night camp will host special evening and nighttime activities alongside traditional daytime entertainment.

Camp Chemist Ages 9 – 11 | $365 | $50 NRD Calling all STEMinists! Experience the thrill of science and chemistry in a whole new setting—the woods!

You and your fellow Camp Chemists will experiment with bath bombs and slime, explore chemical reactions and dive into density, and even create static electricity! Who said that science can only be explored in a lab?

Zombie Survival

Camp Aide

Zombies are taking over and it’s up to YOU to save the world! Prepare for the apocalypse by working with your team of survivalists to conquer the low ropes course, hunt the undead on the archery range, practice knots and learn first aid. With your zombie survival skills you’ll be ready to take on anything!

Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of working at camp? Ready to take the next step in being a leader? Become a Camp Aide! As CA you’ll get to experience what it’s like to work at Camp Whispering Pines, brush up on your leadership skills, and interact with younger campers by helping lead them in your favorite activities.

Ages 13 – 17 | $365 | $50 NRD

Ages 12 – 14 | $365 | $50 NRD

Troop Camps Adventure awaits you and your troop! Have fun exploring the great outdoors with a minimal amount of leader planning and preparation. Encourage girls to experience resident camp, where they will grow as individuals and bond even closer as a troop. Make memories as Girl Scout sisters that will last a lifetime!

Spring camporee April 12-14, 2019

Ages 7+ | $65 per girl, leaders free | $25 NRD Party Theme: Party Animals Is your troop ready to venture out on more overnight camping trips, but looking for a little support? Experience all the fun that Camp Whispering Pines has to offer at this brand new camp tradition! You and your troop will have plenty of time to bond while cooking your own meals, but can experience the excitement of troop camp with programming led by Girl Scouts staff. Enjoy arts and crafts, STEM experiments, archery, low ropes, and a lunch hike. Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls.

June 16 - 18 Discover Camp

July 12 – 14 Mystery Camp

Ages 7+ | $135 per girl, leaders free $25 NRD Party Theme: Neon

Ages 7+ | $135 per girl, leaders free $25 NRD Party Theme: Masquerade

Discover Camp Whispering Pines’ endless adventures! Practice your aim at the archery range, adventure through the low ropes course, hike to new heights and practice your outdoor skills on the trails surrounding camp, and craft something incredible at the art shack alongside your troop! Perfect for troops new to camping or looking to brush up on their skills, and for any troop looking to have a great time. Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls.

A mysterious disappearance of a beloved camp artifact has Camp Whispering Pines on high alert. Can your troop help the counselors solve the mystery of the missing mugwamp and return it to its rightful home? Between piecing together the clues you’ll enjoy an afternoon hike, arts and crafts, archery, low ropes, and, of course, teambuilding games. Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls.

June 21 - 23 7th Annual CWP Amazing Race

Ages 7+ | $135 per girl, leaders free $25 NRD Party Theme: Squad Goals It’s a camp-wide competition! Work with your troop to complete challenges, solve puzzles, and race to the finish line. Friday night will be the pre-race party, where your team will get pumped and ready to tackle a day of challenges. Get excited for Saturday night’s award ceremony and campfire! Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls.

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