Camp is Calling Summer Guide 2020

Dear Campers and Caregivers:

Camp is calling! It is that wonderful time of the year when you read through the Girl Scout camp guide and dream about all the wonderful opportunities that are available to explore in the great outdoors.

Whether you choose day or overnight camp, adventure awaits! It is critical to get our girls outdoors. We have to give them opportunities to unplug and interact with other girls. Camp is the place where girls discover who they are, connect with others, and take action as they challenge themselves.

Girl Scout camp builds outdoor competence through showing girls how to safely and responsibly explore the outdoors. Camp builds outdoor interest— instilling in them a love of nature and the natural world. Through the camp experience, girls build confidence as they take risks and try new things. Camp is also the place where girls learn environmental stewardship and realize how important it is to protect our natural world.

The importance of these four outcomes is farther reaching than you might think. Outdoor interest and confidence lay the foundation for a life of outdoor engagement. Spending time in the tranquility of nature has well-established implications for a person’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical health, as well as the formation of values.

I urge you to read through the camp guide with your girl and let her lead the way as she chooses the outdoor journey she wants to experience this summer. Her time at camp will be one of the foundational building blocks of her young life. I hear from so many girls (young and old) how camp changed their life.

I look forward to seeing you and your girl at Camp Hacienda or Camp Whispering Pines!

On My Honor, Debbie Rich Your Girl Scout Chief

Ring, ring! Camp is calling! What are you waiting for?! The experiences and friendships your girl makes at camp will last a lifetime. Between the nature walks, archery shots, campfire songs and low-ropes courses, she is sure to develop new skills and come home a brand new version of herself!

Camp helps your girl realize her true calling. 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 and supportive environment.

OUR CAMPERS...

Develop leadership skills through our girl-led programming, with supportive staff by their side

Learn resilience, gain courage, and develop a deep appreciation of the great outdoors

Discover a sense of self by participating in activities that build confidence

Cultivate important life skills by interacting with fellow campers and problem-solving with a team

Overcome obstacles by challenging themselves to try activities they’ve never done before

Unplug and recharge her inspiration while making lifelong friends

Camp Whispering Pines Open House

Sunday, May 31st 1pm-3pm Curious about resident camp? Take a family trip up to Mt. Lemmon and take a tour, participate in an activity, and enjoy a snack.

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Visit our website: girlscoutssoaz.org/camp Help your girl decide which camp is calling her name! Register as soon as possible to ensure her spot. Registration will close two weeks prior to the start date of camp or when a session is full.

Follow the registration process through our online registration tool, Doubleknot.

Through Doubleknot, you can add on a 2020 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).

You will receive an email from campdoc.com to fill out your girl’s camper profile, including all heath forms.

You will find all 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.

Payment Information

Receive an Early Bird discount of 10% when you register between 02/03/20 and 04/03/20!

Payments can be made online. 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 checkout.

Camp session 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.

Special Accomodations

Please contact us with special needs such as severe food allergies, special diets, heath 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.

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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 Want a fun way to suprise your girl? Our Camper Care Packages are offered for both Resident Camp and Day Camp. Each package is worth $30 each and can be purchased online during the registration process.

Bus Transportation Bus transportation for your girl is $20 each way, or $40 round trip. This can be added during the registration process. Our bus schedule can be found in the camper packet online, and any changes must be made 2 weeks prior to the camp session. Bus fees are non-refundable!

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Hacienda Day Camp

Hacienda day camps run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and are open to girls 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 8 - JUNE 12

WEEK 2

| JUNE 15 - JUNE 19

Animal Kingdom Ages 5-11 | $265 | $25 NRD Are you the world’s biggest animal lover?

Are you trying to convince your parent’s you’re ready for a pet? Then make sure you’re at Animal Kingdom camp for an immersive camp all about animals and animal care. This week, you’ll earn the Pets and Animal Habitat badges as you learn the ins and outs of taking care of the pets in your life. This week will also Leap into Leadership! include a visit to Pima Animal Care Center Ages 12-17 | $ 265 | $25 NRD for some hands-on animal loving.

Do you consider yourself a natural leader? Are you a role model to other Cowgirl Up girls? Nodding your head yes to these Ages 7-11 | $550 | $50 NRD Channel your inner cowgirl and let’s giddy questions? Then Leap into Leadership up! Learn the basics of Western riding, is the camp for you. At this camp, you’ll horse safety and grooming techniques. make the leap from camper to Program Climb into the saddle and hit the trail Aide and flex your leadership muscles as with your new friends! When you’re not you assist our Day Camp Counselors in on horseback you’ll have a blast making leading girls to discover the world around them! crafts, swimming and more!

Operation Make Believe Ages 5-11 | $265 | $25 NRD Optional Overnight (Ages 7 & Up): $30 Do you dream of starring in a Broadway show? Are you a natural performer? At Operation Make Believe you learn all about what it takes to take the stage and wow an audience. You will receive inspiration with a performance by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. During camp you’ll spend the week honing your acting, singing, and dancing skills to stage a mini production. At the end of the week, your family and friends will be invited to see your on-stage awesomeness.

Get Into Character Ages 12-17 | $265 | $25 NRD Do you dream of starring in a Broadway show? Are you a natural performer? Are you dying to show off your acting skills?

At Get into Character you learn all about what it takes to take the stage an wow an audience. During camp you’ll do it all: prepare for and perform in a show; build the set; create your costumes all to stage a girl-led production. At the end of the week, your family and friends will be invited to see your on-stage awesomeness.

WEEK 3

| JUNE 22 - JUNE 26

WEEK 4

| JULY 13 - JULY 17

WEEK 5

| JULY 20 - JULY 24

Camp Fantasmic Ages 5-11 | $265 | $25 NRD Are you a fairy fanatic? Are you a crazy about super heroes? Do you hope to be besties with Mickey and Minnie? Then you’ll want to be at this Disney-themed camp. Campers will take a deep dive into all things Disney from Marvel Superheroes and Tinkerbell and her fairy friends to a Mad Hatter tea party. This art-focused camp will let your imagination run wild with some help from the characters you know and love. You’ll cap off the week with a trip to the movies.

Adventure G.I.R.L Ages 5-11 | $265 | $25 NRD Optional Overnight (Ages 7 & Up): $30 Ready to explore the great outdoors and learn what it takes to be an Ecocamper? Then step up and make your way to Adventure G.I.R.L. camp, a week-long extravaganza, where you’ll have outdoor adventures which include a trip up to Camp Whispering Pines and getting your hands dirty with a visit from the Biosphere team and their Worm Buckets.

Power Up, Power Down Ages 5-11 | $265 | $25 NRD Take some “me” time and get your Zen on while you dive into healthy living with a week focused on your health and wellness at Power Up, Power Down camp. This week you’ll try yoga and other fun ways to move your body, make healthy snacks with recipes you can take home, and explore DIY projects like making bath bombs and body scrubs to add to your self-care routine. There will also be a field trip to Pump It Up to bounce away and get yourself moving.

Babysitting Bootcamp Ages 12-17 | $265 | $25 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, discover how to brand your own business through social media marketing, explore childhood development, and so much more. On Friday, put your skills to the test when we host a playdate. By the time you head home, you’ll be a certified babysitter ready to embark on the entrepreneurship journey of a lifetime!

You’ve Got the Power Ages 12-17 | $265 | $25 NRD Optional Overnight (Ages 7 & Up): $30 Power tools? No problem. Woodworking project? No Problem. Automotive repairs?

No problem. At ‘You’ve Got the Power’ camp, learn to be your own boss, prepare for college admissions, make a woodworking project and learn basic car care among other activities to help build your personal power.

Dreamcatchers Ages 12-17 | $265 | $25 NRD Is middle school stressing you out? Nervous about high school? Find some healthy ways to deal with your stress and busy schedule by taking some “me” time with a week dedicated to your health and wellness at Dreamcatchers camp. This week you’ll try yoga and other fun ways to move your body, the power of meditation and journaling, make healthy snack with recipes you can take home, and explore DIY projects like making bath bombs and body scrubs to add to your self-care routine.

Hacienda Sleepaways

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

Next Stop, Hogwarts!

June 29 - July 1 Ages 7-17 | $300 | $50 NRD Calling all Harry Potter fans, this camp is for you! Join us for a week full of Muggle Magic, potion making, Quidditch matches, and Harry Potter-themed treats. You’ll learn all about the Care of Magical Creatures when Reptile Rescue brings some magical animals to camp. Grab your wand and broom and be prepared for a magical week of all things Harry Potter!

Super-Dooper Science July 8 - July 10 Ages 7-17 | $300 | $50 NRD Scientists unite! Put on your thinking caps and be prepared to be immersed in science. Here’s your chance to dabble in different areas of science and pick your favorite field. Will it be earth sciences? Will it be computer science? Will it be engineering? At Super-Dooper Science camp, you’ll be able to try it all.

There will be science experiments, STEM badge work and a special emphasis on astronomy with a field trip to Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium.

Camp Fury May 26th - May 30th Ages 14-18 | $375 | $50 NRD Test your limits and shatter glass ceilings at Camp Fury! Experience how firefighters and law enforcement personnel work to keep our communities safe every day. During this five-day, four-night adventure, the incredible women in these fields will teach you search and rescue skills, crime scene investigation techniques, and have you perform physical fitness drills, while demonstrating how they’re breaking down barriers in these male-dominated fields. At the end of camp, we will celebrate your accomplishments at a graduation ceremony with the presence of your family and friends!

Our resident camps at Camp Whispering Pines run Sunday through Friday, and are open to girls ages 7-17. 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 clebration!

Camp Whispering Pines

WEEK 1

| JUNE 7 - JUNE 12 | THEME: COWGIRLS

Artin’ Around Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD So many crafts, so little time!

Explore your creative side amongst the natural beauty of the great outdoors! You will spend a week trying different art styles and using different mediums. Learn about history’s iconic female artists, such as Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt. Leave camp inspired as you also experience traditional camp activities like archery and canoeing with artsy twists!

Women with Altitude Ages 12-14 | $375 | $50 NRD Adventure is calling and it’s time to climb outside of your comfort zone! Take on adrenaline-pumping activities such as back-packing and rock-climbing with your sister Girl Scouts! You’re sure to bond with these other fearless females as you share your outdoor-loving spirits beneath the stars!

Trail Mix Ages 7-9 | $375 | $50 NRD Prepare yourself for a handful of fun at CWP! There will be a great mix of traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, campfire songs, and teambuilding on the low ropes course. This camp is your perfect introduction to all that resident camp has to offer.

Get ready to go nuts for camp!

Camp Chemist Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD Spend a week embracing your inner STEMinist! Camp Chemists will spend the week experimenting with oozing slime, learning scientific methods and testing different hypotheses. Don’t go mad! Embrace the periodic table while you’re out in the elements!

CIT TWO-WEEK CAMP RUNS 6/7-6/19

Ages 14+ | $475 | $50 NRD Yosemite? Walnut? What will your camp name be? Come spend an exciting two weeks at Camp Whispering Pines, choose your camp name and join the ranks of our Counselors in Training (CIT). As a CIT, you’ll develop your leadership style, share your passion with younger campers, and enjoy all the traditional camp activities CWP has to offer!

WEEK 2

| JUNE 14 - JUNE 19 | THEME: FLOWER POWER

Forget Me Knots Ages 7-9 | $375 | $50 NRD Travel back in time and experience mountain life “pioneer style”. Get a sense of what life in the 1800s was like by trying some good oldfashioned food, crafts and games!

You’ll also enjoy traditional camp activities such as stargazing and singing songs around the campfire.

You do “knot” want to miss out on all the fun that Forget Me Knots camp has to offer!

Packs and Poles Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD Ready for a week of outdoor fun?

Plan, prepare and participate in a backpacking adventure! This week you’ll be sure to learn all the safety tips and tricks you’ll need to navigate through the pines.

Packs and Poles camp will deepen your appreciation for the great outdoors with exciting activities like hiking, canoeing and a night of camping out under the stars!

No backpacking equipment or experience required Relaxation & Recreation (R&R Camp) Ages 12-14 | $375 | $50 NRD Keep calm and pamper yourself!

There’s nothing like CWP and the great outdoors to help you relax and de-stress alongside your supportive Girl Scout sisters. At R&R camp you will learn stressmanagement techniques, selfcare practices, and healthy mental habits as you enjoy the cool mountain air! In addition to traditional camp activities, you will craft journals, practice yoga poses, and so much more!

Like a G.I.R.L. Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD Relax, refresh and reconnect at Camp Whispering Pines. Surround yourself with other strongminded women and spend the week practicing a bit of self-care!

Recharge in the cool mountain air by making face masks and practicing yoga while also learning how to support your sister Girl Scouts— including yourself. You will leave camp feeling ready to take on the world!

WEEK 3

| JUNE 21 - JUNE 26 | THEME: Pajama Party

Over the Rainbow Ages 7-9 | $375 | $50 NRD There’s no place like CWP! This adventure is a great introduction to the beauty of the outdoors. As you let your imagination run free by making crafts and perfecting your archery skills, you’re sure to spark a lifelong love for camp and the fresh air! Somewhere over the mountain, your adventure awaits you.

DIY Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD Can’t contain your creativity?

Discover your inner artist this week alongside your sister Girl Scouts! DIY camp is the perfect place for girls who love trying new things! While you’ll spend plenty of time at the Art Shack creating your masterpieces, you will also enjoy camp favorites like archery and hiking.

Iron Chef Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD Can’t handle the heat? Then head up to Camp Whispering Pines’ kitchen! Iron Chef cooking camp welcomes chefs of all experience levels. You’ll learn awesome cooking techniques and important kitchen safety while you create yummy food alongside your sister Girl Scouts. Between all the tastetesting, enjoy archery, arts and crafts, and other traditional camp favorites!

Peaks and Paddles Ages 12-14 | $375 | $50 NRD From the highest peaks to the deepest valleys, Peaks and Paddles will take you on the greatest adventure! As you join your fellow outdoorswomen, you’ll bond over canoeing, rock climbing, and camping out under the stars.

It’s time to show off your skills and explore all that Mother Nature has to offer!

Midnight Madness Ages 14-17 | $375 | $50 NRD Calling all night owls! There’s nothing better than camping out under the stars! Have a blast with nighttime activities like moonlit hikes and flashlight tag. Get ready to be mesmerized by the beauty of the night sky while looking for shooting stars and constellations!

Who said camp is only fun during the day?

WEEK 4

| JULY 5 - JULY 10 | THEME: Fairytale

Once Upon a Pine Ages 7-9 | $375 | $50 NRD Deep in the forest lies a new adventure waiting just for you!

Begin the week by strengthening your sisterhood on the low ropes course before embarking on ambitious quests through the Coronado National Forest. Use your archery skills to conquer evil beasts and be the hero in your own camp story! Living happily ever after starts at Once Upon a Pine camp!

Geek Out Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD Calling all wizards, demigods and manga fans! Escape into another world at CWP and embrace your inner “geek”. Spend the week alongside your Girl Scout sisters while enjoying creative twists on your favorite camp activities such as archery and the low ropes course. Build lasting friendships with other enthusiasts and even join a new fandom! Get ready to geek out!

Lumber Janes Ages 9-11 | $375 | $50 NRD “Wood” you like to spend a week exploring the great outdoors? Is the mountain calling your name?

Lumber Janes camp is perfect for girls looking to get in touch with Mother Nature! Hike through the pines, paddle your way across Rose Canyon Lake and practice teamwork on the low ropes course.

Pack your bags and head into the wilderness with your sister Girl Scouts!

Camp Aide Ages 12-14 | $375 | $50 NRD Do you consider yourself a role model for younger girls? Are you ready to take the next step in being a leader at CWP? Then get ready and join us this year as a Camp Aide! You will spend the week enhancing your leadership skills, developing valuable skills for working with youth, and create lasting memories to take with you long after the week is over. Assist camp staff with traditional camp activities and help make your sister Girl Scouts’ experience one to remember!

Power Girls Ages 14-17 | $375 | $50 NRD Construct your perfect week of camp! Be a modern-day Rosie the Riveter alongside your sister Girl Scouts as you take on woodworking projects, power tools safety and much more! Girls will leave camp with an original take-home project and plenty of traditional camp memories. Take DIY to the next level!

The mountains are calling 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.

Discover Camp June 2nd - June 4th Ages 7+ | $140 per girl, leaders free* $25 NRD | Theme Night: Safari

Is your troop ready to unearth a new adventure? Head up Mount Lemmon for a weekend of outdoor exploration at CWP! Whether your troop is filled with seasoned pros, first-timers, or a mix of all experience levels, the Discover Camp team welcomes your troop!

This camp will encourage girls to build their muscles by hiking the beautiful trails and exploring the low ropes course alongside your Girl Scout sisters! *Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls!

Out of This World June 5th - June 7th Ages 7+ | $140 per girl, leaders free*

Troop Camp

$25 NRD | Theme Night: Space

One small step for women, one giant leap for womankind!

Head up, up and away to Camp Whispering Pines for an Out of this World adventure! Your whole troop can enjoy traditional camp activities with a stellar twist. Go on a nighttime hike, stargaze around the campfire, and take a ride on the nocturnal side for the weekend! Create troop memories that are Out of This World! *Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls!

Mystery Camp June 26th - June 28th Ages 7+ | $140 per girl, leaders free* $25 NRD | Theme Night: Masquerade

Oh no— a treasured piece of camp has disappeared! Help CWP staff solve the mystery and close this case! But be careful … you never know who could be guilty. While your troop works together to piece together the clues, you’ll enjoy arts and crafts, archery and an afternoon hike! *Please follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the required ratio of adults to girls!

Family Camp July 3 - July 5 All Ages | $100 per camper | $25 NRD Theme Night: Party Animals

There’s fun for all ages this summer at Camp Whispering Pines! Spread the love and bring your whole family to enjoy quality time in the pines. Together you’ll take aim at our archery range, hike beautiful trails and gather around to sing campfire songs!

Operation Red Shirt July 10 - July 12 Ages 7-17 | $25 NRD Theme Night: Red Carpet

Do you have a parent or caregiver serving in our military? Then join us for Operation Red Shirt!

Spend a weekend building lasting friendships on the trails and under the stars with Girl Scouts who share the knowledge and pride of being a part of a military family!

She and Me July 17 - July 19 $140 | $25 NRD | Theme Night: Sock Hop

Are you in need of a girl’s weekend?

She and Me camp invites Girl Scouts and the special women in their lives to enjoy each other’s company in the great outdoors!

Make s’mores and learn archery while bonding with your Girl Scout mom, grandma, sister, auntie or mentor!

THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE ON MY HONOR, I WILL TRY: TO SERVE GOD AND MY COUNTRY, TO HELP PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES, AND TO LIVE BY THE GIRL SCOUT LAW.

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