2022 GSWCF Summer Camp Guide by GirlScoutsWCF

Summer Camp Guide 2022

Table of Contents 4 Things You Should Know....................4 Are You Ready for Camp? Quiz..............6 Camp Activities......................................8 Camp Wai Lani Programs....................10 Overnight Canoe Travel Camp............14 Health and Dietary Needs....................15 Make Your Own Beady Buddy!............16 Urban Hike Bingo..................................17 Camp Wildwood Programs..................18 North Carolina Travel Camp................21 Choosing the Right Horse Camp.........22 Equine Overnight Camps....................24 Family Camp........................................27 Become a CIT!......................................28 Pamper Your Camper..........................30 Health & Wellness................................32 Testimonials.......................................34 Registration..........................................35 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Camp Wai Lani 500 Wai Lani Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Camp Wildwood 9583 County Rd. 223 Wildwood, FL 34785 P 1-800-881-GIRL (4475) or 813-281-GIRL (4475) F 813-282-8285 www.gswcf.org Connect with us @GSWCF

If you’re a first-time camper, we know it takes courage to come to camp… and if you’ve been camping for years, we’re excited to welcome you back to make some friends, have a lot of fun, and go on amazing adventures. No matter which session you choose, you’ll have countless opportunities to access your inner go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader as you try new things, explore the outdoors, all while cheering your camp sisters on along the way. Parents and caregivers can feel at ease that your camper is well taken care of throughout their stay. We foster an environment where every camper can feel good about themselves and gain confidence with support from counselors who lead, inspire, and share in all of their summer camp experiences. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Customer Care Team if you have any questions. We are here for you and can’t wait for you to join us this summer and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Things You Should Know About How Girl Scout Camp Makes Summer Awesome Visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp for more information!

Participate, Try New Things, and Live by the Girl Scout Law

The Camp Directors and staff will do everything possible to help campers adjust to camp life, but it’s the campers themselves who push themselves out of their comfort zones to make camp a place they want to return to year after year.

Disconnect to Reconnect with Your Girl Scout Sisters

While no electronics might seem scary, summer camp offers an excellent opportunity to learn about and navigate social situations while not constantly connected to the digital world. Bonding with friends over shared experiences and exploring nature outside the lens of a small screen makes Girl Scout camp a place where you can disconnect to reconnect with yourself and your fellow Girl Scouts. For all the budding photographers out there, you can bring a standalone digital camera that you are responsible for during your time at camp. Don’t worry, even if you’re not a shutterbug, you’ll still get great pictures to remember the fun. Check out the FAQ on our website to learn how! 4

Wait, first, what’s a bunk buddy? A bunk buddy is a friend of your camper who stays in the same cabin as your camper. So basically, if your child and their best friend are attending camp together, they could room together too! Bunk buddies can provide comfort for new campers. While rooming with a bunk buddy isn’t guaranteed, here’s what you need to do: e Overlapping schedule. Campers have to be attending the same session. e Mutually assured friendship. Both campers MUST pick each other during registration.

From participating in daily activities to sharing in responsibilities, adjusting to camp life is always more fun when campers work together to get along. Camp is the perfect time to put the Girl Scout Promise and Law into practice in new and exciting ways, which is why we expect campers to live up to them every day.

Bunk Buddies and Solo Campers Alike Make New Friends

e Same age…ish. Campers need to be within one grade level of each other. HOWEVER, campers can have an even better experience when they don’t know anyone at all. It gives them the opportunity to meet new people and form totally new bonds. More than half of our campers come to camp without a designated buddy, and 100% of our campers make new friends once they arrive. While we love our troops, summer camp opens up a whole new social network that is best experienced when campers spread out across different programs. As we say: “Make new friends, but keep the old!”

We Hear the Counselors Are Pretty Awesome

Our counselors and staff are selected based on their experience, enthusiasm, and desire to work with children in a camp setting. Our counselors strive to be role models, focusing on the needs of campers both in individual and group settings. They model the Girl Scout Promise and Law and receive extensive training in various topics (including youth development and risk management), so your camper will be successful throughout their summer camp adventure. We screen each applicant through in-depth interviews and multiple references and background checks, as well as a drug screening. Counselors and staff go through 10+ days of online and on-site training, including CPR and First Aid, safety and risk management, emergency response, activity programming, outdoor skills, how to assist campers with homesickness and bullying, and much more. Staff who supervise specialized activities have additional training and qualifications. PRO TIP: Ask your camper when they get home the name of their favorite counselor! 5

Are You Ready For Camp? When deciding which camp experience is right for you and your child, be sure to include them in the decision-making process. Have them try a backyard campout, a sleepover at a friend’s house, or a family camping experience. Introduce your child to outdoor experiences away from home to build their confidence. To further help you make the right decision, take our camp readiness quiz; check the answer that best describes how you feel, then add the value of each checked answer to determine your score.

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

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 2. Can you wash & brush your own hair?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!

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

No way!

Maybe

Yes!

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

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 3. Are you prepared to be away from your child for several days?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 4. Are you willing to entrust camp staff with the care of your child?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 5. Are you comfortable with you child living & playing in an outdoor setting where they’ll get dirty and it rains regularly?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 6. Would you be willing to work with your child to get them emotionally ready for camp (i.e. coping with being homesick, keeping track of their own things, using their camping gear)?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!

Adult Quiz Results

Are you confident in your child’s ability to... 7. …wash and brush their own hair?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 8. …sleep in a cabin with other campers, knowing that adult counselors are in the same cabin?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 9. …eat foods that they haven’t tried before?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 10. …meet new friends and include others who may be different from them?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 11. …follow instructions given by counselors?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 12. …ask for help if they need it?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 13. ...have fun?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!

13–19 You and your camper may not be ready for resident camp quite yet. Our Day and Family Camps are a great way for both you and your camper to gain more camp confidence.

20–29 You’re ready to send your child to resident camp. Start off with one of our half-week camps if you’re still not sure.

30–39 You’ve done this before, haven’t you? You are confident in your child’s abilities and willing to help them prepare for camp. You and your child are ready for them to attend one or more week-long resident camps.

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

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 4. Would you be okay if you had to walk to a nearby building to use the bathroom at night?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 5. Would you be okay staying in a cabin with other campers, knowing your adult counselors are also in the same cabin as you?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 6. Can you see bugs, lizards, or other critters outside without running away screaming?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 7. Can you survive a few days without an iPod, TV, video games or cell phone?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!

Camper Quiz Results

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

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 9. Will you try new foods, different than what you usually eat at home?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 10. Do you like to try new things?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 11. Do you easily make new friends and warm up to new environments?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 12. Do you enjoy participating in group activities?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 13. Do you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, playing outside, sleeping in a cabin, and listening to nature?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 14. Can you live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 15. Are you really excited to go to camp?

1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!

15–25 Our Day and Family Camps are perfect for you. Get ready for resident camp next year by experiencing the fun and excitement of Day Camp or an overnight Family Camp with family.

26–35 You’re confident and ready to try our halfweek camps! This summer, try a half-week or day camp by yourself or a week-long resident camp with a buddy. Get ready to have a blast and experience the magic of camp!

36–45 If you haven’t been to Girl Scout Camp already, you are going to be a natural! You love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends. You’re ready to take on a one-week camp, or even a Travel Camp!

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Travel back in time to pioneer times at our Homestead and learn what it was like living in the 1800’s!

Visit the barn and spend time with one of our many horses!

Camp Activities

Learn about native plants and animals at the Griffin Nature Center!

Explore hundreds of acres of forest with miles of beautiful trails!

Enjoy your meals in our air-conditioned dining hall and your stay in Horseshoe Meadows and Firefly, our air-conditioned cabins!

Attend a horseback riding camp and play arena games or go on a trail ride while learning all about how to take care of your horse!

All Camps

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade+

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Kayaking

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Climbing Tower/ Zip Line

Archery

Go for a hiking adventure with your camp counselors!

Visit the science lab with lots of activities including plant and animal dissection and fruit DNA extraction!

Arts & Crafts Hiking Swimming Nature Exploration

Camp Wildwood Horseback Riding Pioneer Experience

Camp Wai Lani

Enjoy our air-conditioned sleeping cabins! 8

Go paddling in the bay in a canoe or kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard!

Conquer the climbing tower and zip line!

Canoeing

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Day Camp Day Camp Sampler e Ages 6–12 June 6–10, June 27–30 Enjoy everything camp has to offer during the day! Join friends old and new as you explore Camp Wai Lani. Participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and more! $250

Pigment of Imagination e Ages 6–12 June 13–17 Let’s explore colors, lights, and sounds in crazy and fun art projects, crafts, and so much more! You will get to create awesome works of art and cool science experiments at the same time. Make bath bombs, sun prints, and even rainbow paper!

Shark Week e Ages 6–12 July 11–14 Explore all things marine science during GSWCF’s Shark Week. Learn about our marine ecosystems in Florida, test the waters, and get hands on marine science experience. Check out local shark species, complete a dissection, and see the world from a fish’s perspective. $250

Artistic Expressions e Ages 6–12 July 18–21 Bring out your inner artist. Express yourself through different mediums including paper crafts, wood crafting, metal crafting, and more. $250

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$250

June 20–24

Thursday Night Sleepover Add-On

Not all learning happens indoors! Join us to earn all three of your Math in Nature badges. Find patterns in nature, explore outside, and apply all of your skills to earn your badges. Learn about conservation, symmetry, and tessellation! Campers will create nectar feeders, trail maps, and other outdoor tools.

Not ready for a half or full week overnight but ready to try 1 night at camp? Day camp attendees can spend the night at camp on Thursday! Enjoy dinner, an evening program, and breakfast the next morning before your last full day at camp.

$250

$40

Math in Nature e Ages 6–12

Full STEAM Ahead e Ages 6–12 July 25–29 Love science, but want to use your creativity too? Join us as we combine art and science to create beautiful and interesting works of art! Use chemistry to make paintings, math and innovation to make physical art, and combine boring materials to make mindblowing feats of science and art. Campers will learn the chemistry and physics behind their masterpieces. 10

$250

Half Week Overnight

Full Week Overnight

Slumber Party at Camp e Ages 6–8

SumMermaids e Ages 7–9

June 12–15, July 17–20, July 24–27

June 12–18, July 10–16

Come join friends, old and new, as you discover what camp has to offer! Stay up playing games, take a swim in the pool, and try your hand at other camp activities. This session is a great start for those ready to try overnight camp.

Become a mermaid this summer by playing water games, swimming, and exploring the water by learning what lives in it. Campers will even make an art project to create their own tail! As a special treat, they’ll sport their new tail in a special photo-op across camp.

$340

$500

Camp-o-Rama e Ages 9–11

Summer Camp Sampler e Ages 7–9

June 19–22, June 26–29, July 10–13

June 5–11, June 19–25, June 26–July 2, July 24–30

Join other campers from around the area to explore camp and participate in everything it has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create crafts, and have fun with friends, old and new! $340

Camp is for everyone! If you love all things camp, this session is for you. Participate in different activities throughout the week and have fun with your friends. $455

Plus! Thursday/Friday Day Camp Add-On Not ready for more than a half week of overnight camp but don't want the fun to end? Join us for Thursday and Friday of Day Camp as well! $100

Camp Try-it e Ages 9–11 June 5–11, June 19–25, July 10–16, July 24–30 Join other campers from around the area to explore camp and participate in everything it has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create crafts, and have fun with friends, old and new! You will even get to paddle around on the water in a canoe! $455

Night Owls e Ages 11–14

Adulting Boot Camp e Ages 14–17

June 5–11, July 24–30

June 12–18

Hang out “after hours” at camp! You’ll get to be a night owl staying up past the rest of camp’s lights out for special nighttime activities like glow in the dark games & crafts, star gazing and more. Of course, you’ll get to sleep in, too!

In this camp, you will pick from a variety of sessions that help them develop the practical, real-world skills they'll need to be independent young women. Session options range from basic vehicle maintenance (everyone should know how to fix a flat!), planning and preparing healthy meals, managing a budget and learning how to cultivate good credit, resume and cover letter writing, interpersonal and professionalism skills, and more. They're already prepared for the outdoors; this camp will help them be prepared to adult.

$500

Glamping 101 e Ages 11–14 June 5–11, July 17–23 Discover the perfect balance between adventure and serenity during this relaxing week at camp. Work with other members of your group to design an experience chosen by you. From hanging out at the challenge tower to drifting lazily in the pool, you’re sure to enjoy all that camp has to offer while practicing some healthy living habits. $500

Discover Camp e Ages 11–14 June 12–18, June 26–July 2, July 17–23

Eco Camp e Ages 11–14

Camp is a great place to try new things and enjoy tradition. In this action-packed session, you will take part in some of our most timehonored camp activities while creating your own afternoon schedule.

June 19–25

$455

Become one with nature while you experience camp in a new way. Observe, hypothesize, and develop experiments that expand your understanding of the environment including aquatics, forests, fish and wildlife habitats, the role of insects, weather, and climate. Camp includes a field trip for a local adventure in nature!

$500

Camp Designer e Ages 14–17 July 17–23 Camp can be a great place to hang out with friends and make amazing memories while participating in fun activities. During this session, you will create your own schedule doing what you love! Whether you try new things or stick to what you know, the choice is yours! This camp also includes a field trip that campers will plan when they arrive at camp! $550

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Travel Camp

What about health and dietary needs?

While we all LOVE s’mores, there is more to food at camp than just delicious fireside snacks. It’s also a great place to try foods that may be different than what they are used to at home. While at camp, we aim to provide your camper with the nutrition they need to be their best all day long. That means the health and safety of your camper are our most significant concern in the Dining Hall. Want to help us make sure their food journey is as seamless as trying a zip line? Be sure to take these steps before coming to camp: e Let us know about any special considerations. In advance on the Health History form in CampDoc, please note any food allergy, religious dietary, or other nutritional restrictions, including vegetarian needs. e Contact us if you have concerns. If you would like to discuss any special considerations or diets before registering for camp, we’re here for you. Just drop a line to customerconnections@gswcf. org.

July 10–16 e Ages 12–17 Join us for a week-long hiking and aquatic adventure! You’ll meet your counselors at camp, and quickly head out for an overnight trip away from camp where you’ll hike and canoe your way from campsite to campsite. Campers must have canoeing or kayaking experience to participate in this camp session. This camp is based out of Camp Wai Lani.

$750

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e Try new foods with them before coming to camp. Food you aren’t used to can be a major stressor when away from home, especially for first-time campers. The best way to remedy this is exploring new food together as a family before summer, and we’ve got a Girl Scout favorite recipe to the right to get your journey started!

Gir l Scout Tacos Ingredients: 5 lbs. hamburger meat 1 52 oz. can of ranch-style beans 5 packages of taco mix 3 large bags of Doritos or Fritos 1 lb. cheese (grated) 1 large onion (chopped) 1 head of lettuce (chopped) 4 tomatoes (chopped) Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Sprinkle salt in the bottom of your Dutch Oven. Brown hamburger meat by following the directions on taco seasoning package (don’t add too much water). Once hamburger meat is browned, add beans. Once beans are warmed, serve beans and meat mixture on chips of choice. Sprinkle lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and onion to taste.

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Make a bark rubbing

Find an edible plant

Click here to watch the prerecorded video “How to Make a Beady Buddy” and follow the directions to complete your very own lizard!

Included Supplies: e 2 yards cord or ribbon of choice

Find a beneficial insect

Find signs of animals (tracks, burrows, etc.)

Find a non-native plant

Identify a constellation or planet

Identify a bird

Measure the diameter of a tree

Identify an insect by its song or sound

Find a butterfly

Find a Florida native plant

Pick up trash you encounter

Watch an animal eat

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Find a plant with a defense mechanism (thorns, etc.)

Wave “hi” to a fellow urban hiker

Find a white flower

Find rain drops on leaves

Find 3 different kinds of leaves

Find an amphibian

Find a spider web

Find a bird or squirrel nest

Identify a bird call

Listen to a squirrel chatter

Watch a bird bathe

e 1 key ring e Green pony beads e Orange pony beads e 2 black pony beads

Additional Supplies: e Scissors e Glue (optional)

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Tie a double knot here to finish the lizard

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Half Week Overnight

Full Week Overnight

Slumber Party at Camp e Ages 6–8

Summer Camp Sampler e Ages 7–9

June 5–8, June 26–29, July 24–27

June 12–18, June 19–25, July 10–16, July 17–23

Camp-o-Rama e Ages 9–11 June 5–8, July 24–27 Join other campers from around the area to explore camp and participate in everything it has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create crafts, and have fun with friends, old and new! $340

Camp is for everyone! If you love all things camp, this session is for you. Participate in different activities throughout the week and have fun with your friends. $455

Camp Try-it e Ages 9–11 June 5–11, June 26–July 2 Join other campers from around the area to explore camp and participate in everything it has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create crafts, and have fun with friends, old and new! You will even get to ‘horse around’ our equestrian center for an activity. $455

Culinary Camp e Ages 9–11 June 19–25, July 10–16 Learn the basic techniques of cooking. You will try new recipes from scratch – even making cheese! You will cook every day, sometimes even preparing some of your own meals! $500

Homestead Hangout e Ages 9–11 July 24–30 Take it back to the 1800’s! Experience the lifestyle of early settlers as you take part in activities like churning butter, preparing meals on an antique stove, and creating cornhusk dolls. You will even get to sleep out at Camp Wildwood’s Homestead for a night or two during your week at camp! $500

Travel Camp

Eco Camp

Night Owls e Ages 11–14

June 12–18, July 17–23 e Ages 9–11

July 17–23

June 5–11 e Ages 11–14

Hang out “after hours” at Camp! You’ll get to be a night owl staying up past the rest of camp’s lights out for special nighttime activities like glow in the dark games & crafts, star gazing and more. Of course, you’ll get to sleep in, too!

Glamping 101 e Ages 11–14 June 12–18, June 19–25 Discover the perfect balance between adventure and serenity during this relaxing week at camp. Work with other members of your group to design an experience chosen by you. From hanging out in hammocks to drifting lazily in the pool, you’re sure to enjoy all that Camp Wildwood has to offer while practicing some healthy living habits. $500

Discover Camp e Ages 11–14 June 26–July 2 Camp is a great place to try new things and enjoy tradition. In this action-packed session, you will take part in some of our most timehonored camp activities while creating your own afternoon schedule. $455 20

$500

International Culinary Camp e Ages 11–14 July 24–30 Prepare and sample foods from around the world with your fellow campers. Each day you will learn about flavor profiles and traditional cooking methods! $500

Camp Designer e Ages 14–17 June 5–11, July 10–16 Camp can be a great place to hang out with friends and make amazing memories while participating in fun activities. During this session, you will create your own schedule doing what you love! Whether you try new things or stick to what you know, the choice is yours! This camp also includes a field trip that campers will plan when they arrive at camp! $550

July 20–30 e Ages 12–17 Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we explore the mountains of North Carolina. The adventure begins at Camp Wildwood with team building activities and preparation for your trip. You’ll also take part in traditional camp activities like archery, swimming, and crafts. Then you’ll hit the road and head to the mountains for backpacking, tent camping, and rafting or canoeing (weather permitting) on one of North Carolina’s many rivers. We’ll return to Camp Wildwood in time for our end of summer Barn Bash!

$1,325

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Choosing the Right Horse Camp for Your Camper

Has your camper... ...seen a horse? Yes

...ridden a horse? Yes

...ridden without an instructor? Yes

Choosing the right camp isn’t just about the date. When it comes to selecting a horseback riding camp, your child’s riding experience is just as important as their availability. If they’re too new they’ll be behind, and if they’re too advanced they’ll be bored. No one wants to be frustrated when they’re at summer camp. These sessions are intended for specific skill levels, and campers won't be able to fully participate if they don't have the necessary skills. Please use the chart and descriptions on the next page to choose the appropriate skill group for your camper. All campers in horse programs will be split into groups based on riding skill. Campers will ride 2-4 times during the week. Excessively hot weather, rain, and skill set of the group can affect the amount of ride time. Campers will receive a very wellrounded experience at the barn, including learning proper grooming and the basics of horse, equipment, and stable care. Boots and helmets are provided for riding, and campers who wish to bring their own must check with the Outdoor Program Department.

...steered and walked their horse with confidence? Yes

...successfully stopped their horse? Yes

...trotted with confidence? Yes

...taken riding lessons during the year? Yes

“Beginner” level camps are for campers who have some experience in riding, but they are still just starting out in learning to ride. Campers should be able to steer a horse at a walking pace without aid and are not nervous around horses.

...learned how to trot? Yes

“Newbie” level camps are for campers who have little to no experience with horses and riding. No experience necessary to enroll in these camps.

“Rookie” level camps are for campers with more experience with horses and riding. They should know who to groom their horse and ready them for the ride, including saddling and tacking. Campers should be confident at steering at a walking pace, stopping their horse, and beginning to learn to steer at a trotting pace.

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Pony Party e Ages 6–9

Hoofin’ It e Ages 9–11

Half Week: June 12–15, July 10–13

Full Week: June 12–18

Not quite ready for a whole week in the saddle? This half-week camp is perfect for you! Get to know the Wildwood horses and learn about grooming, saddling, and riding basics during staff-led rides—all while having a blast!

Want to learn how to ride horses? Then this is the place for you! In this beginner horsemanship program you will learn how to ride a horse independently, learn more about horses, and focus in on learning about the hoof health of your horse.

$415

$610

Pony Tails e Ages 7–9 Full Week: June 5–11, June 26–July 2 Join us for a taste of Camp Wildwood’s Horse Program! This introductory week is perfectly sized for our younger campers who are new to horses and their care. Interact with our horses in barn and arena lessons. $610

Sea Horses e Ages 7–9 Full Week: July 17–23 Want to learn about horses? New to the barn scene? Come join our fine furry friends and get an introduction to the wonderful world of horses. During this session, you’ll learn how to groom and ride a horse with the instructor’s assistance. When you’re not having fun at the barn, you can cool down with your new camp friends extra time at the pool! $610

Horse Sense e Ages 7–9 Full Week: July 24–30 This week you will be building your riding skills and earning your Junior Horseback Riding Badge while on an obstacle course. You must work together with your horse to complete a variety of activities and obstacles which will be recorded to share with friends and family.

Horsin' Around e Ages 9–11 Full Week: June 19–25 Do you like horses? Do you like games? How about horses AND games together? Gymkhana is an equestrian event in which riders are timed individually racing through a pattern or compete in games on horseback. Sound like fun? Saddle up to learn new riding skills while playing mounted games such as egg and spoon, relay races, and obstacle courses. Build strength, confidence and sportsmanship. $610

Camp Cowgirl e Ages 9–11 Full Week: July 10–16 Spend this week at camp as a Wild West cowgirl. Learn about horses, branding, and what exactly barn life was like during this time. In the saddle, ride like the cowboys and cowgirls of the Old West. On foot, practice roping a cow. Once you’ve hung your hat up for the day, it’s time for some more fun with an assortment of Homestead activities! $610

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Take the Reins e Ages 9–11 Full Week: July 24–30 English riding: Learn how to groom, saddle, ride, and steer your horse. Learn about the fun competitions and disciplines like jumping over fences and fallen logs. Work toward building your riding skills to play fun arena games. Campers WILL NOT be jumping in this session, just learning about the types of English riding competitions/events $610

Saddle Switch-Up e Ages 11–14 Full Week: June 19–25 "Western and English Riding" Interested to find out what saddle might suit you best? Experience a week of riding in which half your time is spent in a Western saddle while the other half is spent in an English one. Discover all the differences and uses of English tack versus Western, and some of the riding disciplines you might do in each saddle.

Family Camp

Rookie Trail Mix Cadettes e Ages 11–14 Full Week: June 5–11

Seniors/Ambassadors e Ages 14–17 Full Week: June 26–July 2 Enjoy riding in the arena AND riding on the trail? This camp makes equal time for both. Spend the first two days demonstrating your ability to guide and control your horse in the arena, and then spend your last few days hitting the trails to become more confident in the saddle. When the boots are off, take to the trails on foot, to learn about trail markings and map reading. Campers must demonstrate the ability to steer, stop, and control their horse calmly in the area before any trail riding.

Come relax, unwind, and connect as a family at camp. Take part in camp activities led by staff including archery, nature hikes, cooking classes, and swim time at the pool. In addition to group family activities you can also take advantage of a special child-only* and adult-only activity session. Everybody will also get to tie-dye their own camp t-shirt! This 3-day, 2-night camp includes all meals, snacks, and activities. Be sure to bring money with you if you would like to go shopping at the trading post! All ages are welcome. Girl Scout Membership is required for all adults and campers in grades K-12. Siblings are welcome and do not require membership. $125 per person

$610

Bits & Bows e Ages 11–14 Full Week: July 17–23 Come spend some time in the barn with your favorite horses. Ride in the arena learning skills and safety. Maybe venture out on the trails one day as well! When you’re not in the barn, head to the archery range to perfect your shot. $610

Camp Wildwood e July 3–5

Camp Wai Lani e July 7–9

Cabins vary in size and configuration from dormitory style, to screened cabin with natural ventilation.

All cabins are air conditioned.

Families attending without Male family members will be given the option to share a dormitory unit or large cabin with another family for a discounted rate. Families will also be given the option to stay in a non-air conditioned unit for a discounted rate.

Families with attending with Male family members will be placed in cabins by themselves. Families attending without Male family members will be given the option to share a cabin with another family for a discounted rate. We can accommodate family group sizes up to 16 in a cabin.

*Child-only activities are limited to children in grades K-12. Children Pre-K and younger must stay with their adult guardian(s) at all times during family camp

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Camp Wildwood: June 5–18, June 19–July 2 Camp Wai Lani: June 12–25, July 10–23 Are you ready to start your Counselor-in-Training (CIT) journey? Discover your leadership skills and talents while you learn about enriching the lives of children in the camp setting. You’ll get a look into what the job of a camp counselor is all about, explore the steps in developing and delivering programs at camp, and see how summer camp operates. Gain practical experience and learn how to work with younger campers and facilitate activities that provide fun with a purpose. This 2-week overnight camp session is the first step towards earning your CIT I Award and becoming a camp counselor at our summer camp programs. Staff are not at camp on weekends, so campers must return home Saturday and return Sunday for the remainder of their camp session. $400

CIT II e Ages 14–17 Camp Wildwood: June 12–18, June 26–July 2, July 10–16, July 17–23, July 24–30 Camp Wai Lani: June 5–11, June 19–25, June 26–July 2, July 17–23, July 24–30 Advance your leadership style and discover the rewards of being a camp counselor. Time will be split between camp program planning, camper interaction, problem solving, strengthening interpersonal skills, and having fun by participating in activities! Successful completion of CIT I Camp and CIT I Award are prerequisites for the CIT II program. This camp session is the first step towards earning your CIT II Award and the next step in becoming a camp counselor. Campers may register for multiple and/or consecutive weeks, but must return home over the weekend. $150

Camp Ambassador

Calling all future camp counselors! If you’re ready to unlock your leadership potential and your love of the outdoors, you can start working toward your CIT I and CIT II Awards. You’ll gain the tools you need to become a mentor to younger campers and take the steps toward working at camp in the future. As you progress into CIT II, you may choose one of our specialty tracks and focus on specific camp activities such as horseback riding, waterfront sports, the challenge course, STEM, and more! To learn more about the CIT program progression and the CIT awards, please visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp.

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Camp Ambassadors focus on a specific program area of interest, have an active role in the units, and learn how camp is run. Successful completion of CIT I and CIT II Camp and earning both the CIT I and CIT II Awards are prerequisites for the Camp Ambassador program. Admission to this 4-week overnight camp session is based on applying and interviewing with our camp directors. Camp Ambassadors must return home over the weekends. Free, visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp to complete the required application.

Pamper Your Camper! Surprise your camper with a special care package that they will get at check in on their first day of summer camp! Most items in the Basic, Happy Camper and Bells & Whistles packs will be branded with our 2022 Camp Theme “Friends, Fun & Adventure” featuring the Red Panda Bear. We have a number of base packages to choose from and you can give them a little extra something special with an add-on pack. GSWCF reserves the right to substitute items of similar style and value.

Summer Camp Care Packages

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$60

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+ tax $43.00

+ tax $64.50

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Mesh Laundry Bag, Bucket Hat, 2022 patch and water bottle sticker

BASIC + 2022 Collectible Trading Pin and Whisper Lantern

BASIC + HAPPY CAMPER + Pillowplush Pillow Blanket and Red Panda plush

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Help your camper bring camp memories home and learn life skills—like money management and budgeting—as they choose memento’s with a gift certificate to spend at the Camp Trading Post during their stay at camp. Purchase a Gift Certificate during camp registration in increments of starting at $20. Most families leave deposits of $30 for their camper. If a camper does not spend the entire amount, they will receive change in the form of a gift certificate that they can spend at any GSWCF Trading Post or GSWCF Girl Scout Store location. PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept cash at the Trading Post.

$50 + tax $53.75

$35

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$25

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Camp Besties Pack Camp bestie tees, friends stretch bead Charm It! bracelet, BFF

Items available at the Trading Post include camp memorabilia like t-shirts, stuffed animals, water bottles, journals, flashlights, bandanas, autograph items, fun patches, games and much more. Prices vary from $1-$30 so there is something for everyone.

Daily Surprise Pack! Campers who are staying for a week of camp will receive a

Purchase your Trading Post Gift Certificate online during registration or while checking-in at camp. We also accept credit cards, cookie dough and nut bucks at the trading post. Camper rules prohibit cash in the sleeping units so please do not send cash, as we will not have any change on hand.

Charm It! BFF Fun Patch. Includes (2) of each item.

different item daily (half-week campers will get three items at once on their last day). Surprise items include something fun for the nighttime, something to capture memories, something to play with, something practical and something fun in the sun!

Free Time Pack!

Gift Certificates are only valid for use at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Shops or Trading Posts. They are not valid for online purchase at the Girl Scout Shop ecommerce. GSWCF Trading Post Gift certificates do not expire.

Campers will have fun with this pack with their cabin mates playing with items in this pack! Includes: magnetic hangman, cat’s cradle string game, Jax set, Mad Libs and Girl Scout Mystery Book!

All Care Packages, Add-on Packs and Trading Post Gift Certificates are available for purchase during registration or on check-in day at camp while supplies last.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Pack

PLEASE NOTE: Items are different every year.

This fun pack will have items that glow, blink, and shine at night!

Let Us Be Your Parenting Partner All parents want to see their child have a strong, fresh start at camp, unrestrained by past problems. Some parents hesitate to provide camps with personal information about their camper’s behavior or past experiences. They fear the information may be misused or are concerned about their child being labeled, singled out, or treated differently. We want to be your parenting partner through the summer camp experience, so you know their personal needs are met even before your camper arrives.

We hope to be able to serve all who wish to attend camp. We strive to make accommodations for special needs and can, in many cases. Campers must be able to function in a 6:1 camper to adult ratio. Special needs may include a range of physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral, or communicative abilities. Providing a safe and positive experience to all campers is of the utmost importance to us. We reserve the right to make decisions of participation based on the extent of the camper’s needs and our ability to meet those needs in a camp setting. Please contact the camp director if you have any questions or concerns about your camper attending camp. Campers must be able to meet the following essential functions to attend Girl Scouts of West Central Florida summer resident and day camps: e Move independently from place to place e Effectively interact in group-based program content

We take your child’s mental health seriously.

e Be able to meet personal needs (bathing, toileting, dressing, diet management, etc.) e Capable self-manager of chronic illness.

As seasoned camp professionals, we appreciate and understand these concerns. Having prior knowledge of a learning difficulty, ADHD, medical condition, recent loss, or significant change in the family can make a tremendous difference in helping us be sensitive to your child’s need for patience, understanding, and reassurance, especially in the first few days of camp. We also know how invaluable such information can help your child make a smooth and happy adjustment to life away from home. Children often use their behaviors rather than their words to tell us something is bothering them. Having advanced knowledge of areas that might be difficult for your child helps us understand the messages in their actions. Especially true for children with anxiety or attention issues, knowing in advance allows us to provide them with a summer that is as rewarding as it is safe. The better we know your child, the more we can do to ensure a better camp experience for them.

e A camper must be aware of their dietary restrictions, medication requirements, and potential restrictions on physical activity and can alert counselors when they need additional assistance. Please be sure to select a program that is suitable to your camper’s abilities. If your camper requires specific amenities for medical conditions (such as air conditioning or electricity access for medical devices) please indicate those needs in your CampDoc profile and the camp director and health staff will contact you approximately three weeks prior to your child’s camp session to review accommodation needs.

Our commitment is to use such information only to help your child adjust to camp. It will not be used unless necessary and will only be made available to those staff members whose knowledge is directly relevant to the safe and joyous delivery of camp programs for your camper. We encourage you to make us a full partner in planning for your child’s summer success by providing us with as much information as you can about your camper. Our online Health History form contains space for this vital information. 32

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Testimonials

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My favorite memory of Wai Lani is climbing up the ropes course for the first time. I had my friends cheering me on from the ground as my feet flew through the air on the zipline!

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Visit us online at gswcf.org/ SummerCamp Log in or create a new account in CampDoc Find your camper’s preferred session and click the link to register Pay the deposit for each session you want your camper to attend Registration is complete!

Non-Members Welcome to Get a Taste of Girl Scouts!

You stay the same, but when you leave camp you’re more proud, more confident in who you are. Girl Scout Cadette

No paper forms to fill out, no checks to write, and no waiting to find out if your camper got into their first-choice sessions! GSWCF makes it easy to plan your summer adventures through the Summer Camp section of our website. For help with the registration process, contact CustomerConnections@gswcf.org or call 1-800-881-GIRL (4475).

There’s always something new and something different that you can do. You don’t really feel like you’re being judged by anyone. Girl Scout Junior

Registration opens December 8, 2021 at 9 a.m. gswcf.org/SummerCamp

How to register:

Campers entering grades 1–12 in Fall 2021 can attend camp. Non-Girl Scouts simply pay a $25 membership fee in addition to the camp fee to become a registered 2021–22 Girl Scout member. Upon joining, campers will have all of the benefits of Girl Scout membership through September 2021! PLEASE NOTE: A $25 membership fee is not required for male siblings of a Girl Scout attending Family Camp.

Early Registration Information: For summer 2022 we are excited to open registration with a special Girl Scout Branded Nalgene Water Bottle for the first 300 individual campers who register for any overnight, day, or travel camp (campers will receive their item when they check into camp)! Also get $30 off any camp through December (includes Day Camps, Half-Week, and Specialty/travel camps). 35

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida 4610 Eisenhower Blvd. Tampa, FL 33634 P 1-800-881-GIRL (4475) or 813-281-GIRL (4475) www.gswcf.org

2022 GSWCF Summer Camp Guide

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Make Your Own Beady Buddy

Camp Wildwood Programs

Overnight Canoe Travel Camp

Are You Ready for Camp? Quiz

Health and Dietary Needs