Girl Scout Camp Brochure \ McCall Idaho

It’s Your Summer

Love it! at Camp Alice Pittenger

2013

Camp Guide

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s i h t o d u o What will y summer?

Contents From Your Camp Team ................................ 3 Camp At-a-Glance ....................................... 4 Camp Opportunities .................................... 5 Camp Traditions ............................................ 6 Camp Readiness Quiz ................................. 7 Camp Alice Pittenger.................................... 8, 9 Weeklong Resident Camps ........................ 10, 11 Weekend Camps ............................................ 12, 13 Camp Information ..........................................14 Health Services ............................................... 15 Campership Program....... ............................ 16 Camp Staff & Employment......................... 17 Registration & Payment................................ 18 Registration Form...................................... .....19 Campership Registration Form ................20 Camp Calendar ...............................................21

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at Camp Alice Pittenger Girls, are you interested in having some amazing adventures and meeting new, possibly life-long friends? Do you see yourself horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, star gazing, and/or swimming this summer?

Girl Scout camp offers all these opportunities and much more!

We invite you to take a look through this 2013 camp guide and see how you can make this summer magical and full of great memories because “It’s your Summer-Love it! at Camp Alice Pittenger.”

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage offers camp opportunities for girls entering 1st-12th grade (in the fall of 2013) at Camp Alice Pittenger in McCall, Idaho. Girls can sign up for camp as individuals or with a friend. Even girls who are not currently registered in a Girl Scout troop can attend camp!

Through participation in camp, each girl will develop leadership and teambuilding skills, explore the natural world, learn to take risks and develop new skills, explore her creative side as well as reconnect with old friends and build new friendships!

You can register for our camp by filling out the registration form in the camp guide or visit our website at www.girlscouts-ssc.org and print a registration form. Registration will open on February 19, 2013.

Please contact us with any questions. We are here to make sure you have a great experience and we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer!

Your Camp Team, Molly “Wheezy” Loveless, Outdoor Program Manager Carol “Echo” Ashton, Camp Registrar

Please direct registration and financial assistance questions to: Carol Ashton, Camp Registrar phone: 208-377-2011 ext. 121 or 800-846-0079 e-mail: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org 3

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Camp at a Glance Girls get a chance to try new things, make new friends, and reconnect with former friends. It’s a place where girls find their adventurous side, and have the courage and confidence to take risks in a fun and safe environment. Camp is the place where girls have the freedom to be themselves!

Our Camp

Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located near Ponderosa State Park on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. CAP features water activities, including swimming, sailing, waterskiing, lake kayaking, and canoeing.

Girls also explore arts and the great outdoors.

When is Girl Scout Camp?

June through August. Weeklong resident camps, Weekend Core camps, Leadership Camp and weekend camps are available. Please refer to page 5 for a description of each camping option and page 21 for the camp calendar.

Who Can Attend Girl Scout Camp?

Girls entering 2nd through 12th grades in the Fall of 2013 are invited to attend any of our camps. Girls entering 1st grade in the Fall of 2013 can attend Girls’ Weekend and Jack & Jill Weekend.

Do You Have to Be a Girl Scout?

Every girl is welcome! You do not have to be enrolled in an existing Girl Scout troop to attend camp. However, if you are not currently a member of the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, you will need to become a member to register for camp. The registration fee is $12.

What is the Cost?

The price varies, depending on the camping option. Weeklong Resident camps range from $175 to $385 per camper and Weekend camps start at $75 per camper. Financial assistance is available. For more information on our Campership program, refer to page 16 and page 20 for the application.

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Camp Opportunities

Weeklong Residence Camp

Campers who attend weeklong resident camp stay in an established camp site for three to five nights. Girls register as individual campers and are placed in groups according to their grade level. Campers get to experience all that camp has to offer and participate in fun and adventure filled activities. All facility arrangements, food service, and planned program activities are provided.

Leadership Camp

This specially designed two-week resident camp is for girls entering 9-12th grade in the fall of 2013. Leadership camp is for girls who are interested in challenging themselves to become strong leaders, and role models for younger campers. Girls learn how to cultivate group dynamics while developing and leading camp programs!

Girls will also get to participate in all the fun adventures camp has to offer like, archery, swimming, fun-yakking and more.

“I was extremely impressed with Girls’ Weekend!

The activities provided were perfect!”

Girls’ Weekend*

At Girls’ Weekend (formerly Mom & Me), girls will get a taste of what resident camp is all about as she spends the weekend with a significant female figure in her life. Girls sleep in the same cabin and spend time doing outdoor activities with a mom, grandmother, older sister, aunt, or female guardian 18 years or older. Time is spent enjoying campfires, singing songs, and participating in other fun camp activities. There is also free time for girls and adults to bond at camp. Meals are provided, along with a staff of lifeguards, activity directors, and medical professionals. This is a camp opportunity for girls entering 1st through 12th grade .

Jack & Jill*

This new exciting weekend is a great opportunity for dads, uncles, grandpas or older brothers who are 18 and over to bond with the special Girl Scout in his life. At Jack & Jill Weekend (formerly Dad & Me), guys and girls will get to experience a taste of resident camp. The time at camp will be spent doing a variety of outdoor activities such as archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking and more. Meals are provided along with lifeguards, activity directors, and medical staff. Girls will sleep in the same cabin as their chaperone. If you know of another male that is planning to attend and you would like to share a cabin please sign up as a cabin group, as space is very limited due to sleeping arrangements.

This is a camp opportunity for girls entering 1st through 12th grade .

Weekend Core Camp (Troop Camping)*

Bring your troop and enjoy a weekend of fun and adventure. Girls enjoy various waterfront activities, fun-yakking, canoeing, arts and crafts, and much more. There is also free time for the troop to bond at camp, or prepare a skit to perform at campfire. Meals are provided as well as lifeguards, activity directors, and medical staff. Please feel free to bring or make SWAPS to share with the other troops! This is the only option for troop camping. All adults attending are required to be an approved Girl Scout volunteer. * All adults attending a weekend camp must be an approved Girl Scouts of Silver Sage volunteer.

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Camp Traditions Camp traditions are an integral part of a girl’s experience at camp. These activities connect girls to the history of Girl Scout camping, established by founder Juliette Gordon Low, 100 years ago.

Opening and Closing Campfire

Opening campfire is a special introduction to the camp week. Campers meet counselors, sing camp songs, and make s’mores. Closing campfire can be very memorable. Girls prepare all week to perform skits or lead songs in front of the whole camp. They say goodbye to new friends, counselors, and a camp community they’ve come to love.

Pixi Parties

Pixi parties are a special bonding experience for girls at camp. Girls dress up, opt to be blindfolded, and are led through camp. They jump over imaginary logs and puddles, duck under imaginary trees, and eventually end up at the party. They dance, eat dessert, and have fun!

Flag Ceremonies

Girls participate in a flag ceremony every day as a way of showing love and respect for their country. Each girl will have a chance to participate in this activity throughout the week.

Polar Bear Challenge

When the sun goes down and the temperature begins to drop, girls, counselors, and lifeguards line the docks at CAP and take part in the Polar Bear Challenge! With an official countdown, everyone who wants to participate jumps off the dock into Payette Lake and swims together to the shore.

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Camp Readiness Quiz It’s completely normal for girls to be nervous about leaving home for an extended amount of time. Readiness is an important factor in determining if your camper is ready for resident camp. Take this simple quiz to help you decide.

Check the scores at the end of the quiz for recommendations of suitable camping options.

Note: This quiz is for your assessment only and does not need to be returned.

1. Indicate the grade of your camper in the Fall of 2013: A: 2nd-3rd B: 4th-5th C: 6th and up 2. How many times has your camper spent the night away from home?

A: 0-5 B: 5-10 C: 10 or more 3. How many nights in a row has your camper spent away from home?

A: 0-1 B: 2-3 C: 4 or more 4. How does your camper feel about wildlife, dirt, bugs and nature in general?

A: Frightened or very unsure B: Some hesitation/fear of bugs or wildlife but is

otherwise pretty comfortable in nature.

C: She’s just as likely to have an earthworm in her

hand as a crayon.

5. Has your camper ever gone camping?

A: No, not yet.

B: Yes, in a modern cabin setting or RV. C: Yes, in tents or rustic cabins.

6. How does your camper react to a new situation?

A: She is very hesitant and clings closely to me.

B: She is hesitant at first but usually gets over it

fairly quickly with a little reassurance.

C: She’s off before I can even say goodbye.

7. How does your camper interact with her peers?

A: She has trouble communicating with them and

relies on adult help.

B: She interacts positively with her peers with

little involvement from adults.

C: She interacts positively with her peers and

usually solves conflicts without adult help.

8. Can your camper do her own daily self care such as tooth brushing, hair brushing and tying her own shoes?

A: She cannot do most of these things without adult help.

B: She needs minimal adult help with these types

of things.

C: She doesn’t need any adult help.

9. How well does your camper follow instructions?

A: Adults in her life and I usually have to

repeat instructions many times before she will

follow them.

B: She usually follows instructions but

sometimes has to be reminded.

C: She is very good at following instructions and

will ask questions if she’s not sure.

10. When you talk about the possibility of summer camp, how does your camper react?

A: She gets nervous and seems concerned.

B: She has a lot of questions, but seems

interested in the idea.

C: She’s begging to go.

11. What is your gut feeling about how she will do at summer camp?

A: I’m just not sure; I think she might not be ready.

B: It could go either way, but I think she’ll be fine.

C: I’m confident she will be okay.

Tally the total score. Count one point for each question you answered “A,” two points for each question you answered “B,” and three points for each question you answered “C.” 11-16 Points: Talk with your child more and see if resident camp is the appropriate choice for her this year. If your camper is really interested in going, but scores low on this quiz, review your answers and see what you can do to change her score. Can she try some overnights with her troop or some friends to practice being away from home? If not, you may want to choose a Girls’ Weekend or Jack & Jill Weekend camp or send her with her troop to a Core Camp.

17-25 Points: It seems like you have a pretty ready camper on your hands.

A great way to make sure she’s prepared is by inviting her to be part of the planning process for camp.

26-33 Points: Your camper seems very prepared for resident camp! See you this summer!

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Camp Alice Pittenger

Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) Nestled among the majestic pines, Camp Alice Pittenger is located on the beautiful shores of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho.

CAP features water activities, including swimming, tubing, lake funyaking, and canoeing.

Girls experience the team challenge course, archery, hiking, and Girl Scout camp traditions—including the Polar Bear Challenge (read about it on page 6).

At this camp, girls sleep in a bunkhouse cabin and spend time bonding and making memories on the beautiful grounds that surround them at Camp Alice Pittenger.

2111 Pilgrim Cove Rd, McCall, ID

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“I always meet new people and the experiences have a positive outcome on my life.”

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Camp Alice Pittenger

“It’s no doubt, hands down, AWESOME!”

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Weeklong Resident Camps

Weeklong Resident Camps

Session 1

Paddle & Saddle

Session 2 $385

Paddle & Saddle

$385

July 7th- July 12th (5 nights)

June 30th –July 5th (5 nights)

Campers get the best of both worlds during this weeklong camp. Girls will get two 3 hour sessions of horseback riding as well as the adventure of water camp on beautiful Payette Lake. They will learn all about proper horse care and take a fantastic trail ride. Girls will participate in fun-yakking, swimming, archery, and much more! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to experience both the horses and water camp as space is limited.

Campers get the best of both worlds during this weeklong camp. Girls will get two 3 hour sessions of horseback riding as well as the adventure of water camp on beautiful Payette Lake. They will learn all about proper horse care and take a fantastic trail ride. Girls will participate in fun-yakking, swimming, archery, and much more! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to experience both the horses and water camp as space is limited.

Session 3

Session 4

Outdoors & S’mores

July 14th –July 19th (5 nights)

$295

Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, have a ‘paddlin’ good time in a canoe or funyak, take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake and so much more! Girls also get to sing songs and roast marshmallows around the campfire.

Survive & Thrive

$295

July 21st –July 26th (5 nights)

Discover your inner warrior princess and show your Girl Scout strength during this session. Girls participate in the team challenge course, learn how to make and read trail signs, and much more. Girls in 4th grade and higher will get to camp under the stars by taking an overnight trip to the island!

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Weeklong Resident Camps Session 6

Session 5

Outdoors & S’mores

$295

July 28th –August 2nd (5 nights)

Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, have a ‘paddlin’ good time in a canoe or funyak, take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake and so much more! Girls also get to sing songs and roast marshmallows around the campfire.

Session 7

Survive &Thrive

$295

August 11th –August 16th (5 nights)

Discover your inner warrior princess and show your Girl Scout strength during this session. Girls participate in the team challenge course, learn how to make and read trail signs, and much more. Girls in 4th grade and higher will get to camp under the stars by taking an overnight trip to the island!

Short ‘n Sweet

$175

August 4th –August 7th (3 nights)

Are you looking for a session longer than a weekend but shorter than a full week, if so this is the session for you! Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, have a good time in a canoe or funyak, and take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake and so much more! Girls also get to sing songs and roast marshmallows around the campfire.

Special Session

Leadership Camp

$295

June 30th – July 12th (12 nights)

This two-week camp program is designed for girls entering 9th -12th grade who are interested in challenging themselves to become strong female leaders. Participants will learn how to cultivate positive group dynamics while developing and leading camp programs. In addition to relationship skills training the first week, teens will learn and help lead camp activities the second week and have a blast on a one day river rafting trip.

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Weekend Camps

Weekend Camps

Weekend 1

Core Camping

$115

per person

June 27-June 30 (3 nights)

Bring your group of girls and have fun on the shores of Payette Lake!

Weekend 2

Girls’ Weekend

$75

per person

July 12- July 14 (2 nights)

A great way for a camper and her special adult gal pal to spend a weekend of fun on Payette Lake!

Weekend 3

Jack & Jill Weekend

$75

per person

July 26-July 28 (2 nights)

A fun adventure for a camper and the special adult guy in her life to spend a weekend on the Payette Lake! Remember space is limited so if you know another camper who is going to be attending and would like to share a cabin sign up as a buddy on the registration form

Weekend 4

Girls’ Weekend

$115

per person

August 8- August 11 (3 nights)

A great way for a camper and her special adult gal pal to spend a weekend of fun on Payette Lake!

Weekend 5

Core Camping

$75

per person

August 16- August 18 (2 nights)

Bring your group of girls and have fun on the shores of Payette Lake!

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Weekend Camps

“I made so many new amazing friends and I loved the counselors. The experience was indescribable and I will remember it forever!�

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Camp Information Camp Buddies

Expected Camper Behavior

Camp Visitors

Sleeping Arrangements

Girls will make new friends while at camp. However, they may also request one friend in the same grade level to attend as a camp buddy. To ensure placement together, both girls must submit camp registration forms for the same session.

Parents receive a camp tour when they drop off their daughter. Because camp is a growing experience for girls, visiting campers during a session is not permitted and campers cannot be contacted by telephone. Please do not promise your camper she will be able to call home.

You are encouraged to write letters.

Electronic Equipment

So all campers can enjoy the full camp experience, cell phones and other electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, CD players, handheld games, etc.) are not allowed at camp. Digital cameras are the exception to this rule and are allowed at camp. If a camper is caught using an electronic device, it will be removed, labeled with her name, and returned at the end of the camp session.

Campers exhibiting inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to biting, hitting, refusing to participate in a program, not following staff directions, bullying, or creating a hostile and unsafe environment will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian immediately with no refund.

At Camp Alice Pittenger, girls sleep in bunkhouse cabins.

Each girl will have her own bunk with a camp mattress.

Counselors will have their own quarters in the same area, always within sight and sound of the girls.

Arrival and Departure Times

Weeklong camp: arrive between 4–5 pm; leave in the morning between 9–10 am.

Weekend Camps: arrive between 4–5 pm; leave between 11–12:00 pm (lunch is not provided).

Weather Related Changes to Programming

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage reserves the right to alter activities due to weather conditions. Alternative options will be offered to replace an activity cancelled due to weather. Our primary concern is for the girls’ safety, and every effort will be made to reschedule activities. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made.

Camp Care Packs

Would you like to brighter your camper’s day with some goodies to let her know you are thinking of her while she is at camp?

A Camp Care Pack will do exactly that and makes the perfect gift!

In a super-cute sports pack your camper will receive a stuffed cuddly pillow friend, a camp water bottle, a colorful bandana, a flash light, a pre-paid postcard & pen to write home, and a few other necessities.

Watch for an order form in your parent packet!

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Health Services Health and Hygiene Physical Examinations

Health history forms are sent with parent packets to document each camper’s health status. Girls and adults attending more than three days of camp will be required to have a health exam (within the last 24 months from the session’s opening date). No camper will be admitted to camp without a current Health History Form, returned at least two weeks prior to the camp session to the Boise administrative office. Girls and adults attending less than three days of camp need to complete the first page of the Health History Form and bring it to camp.

Medical Professionals

Camps have a medical professional on site. Parents will be notified if there’s an emergency. Area medical centers are on-call if illness or injury requires additional attention.

Health Screening

Girls and adults will go through a brief health screening upon arrival at camp. Girls and adults found to have a high temperature or contagious disease will be sent home. All participants are checked for head lice during check-in at camp and if found, the camper will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian for treatment and cleared by a doctor before being allowed back at camp. The health supervisor has the right to refuse admittance to any girl/ adult who does not meet acceptable health standards.

Note: This health screening does not eliminate the need for a health exam for girls and adults attending more than three days of camp.

Medication

The health supervisor will administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Note: MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED TO THE SPECIFIC PERSON TO WHOM IT WAS PRESCRIBED.

Physical Requirements

Programs at Camp Alice Pittenger require that participants are able to walk up and down hill, on uneven trails, and hike up to a mile.

To participate in any program, girls must be able to listen and follow all directions, wear required safety equipment, and perform the physical requirements of the activity.

Girls need to be able to take care of their basic health and hygiene such as applying sunscreen, brushing their hair and teeth each day, showering, and changing their clothes each day. Counselors will help cue girls with basic needs, however girls are ultimately responsible for selfcare.

Family Emergency

In case of a family emergency, parents are supplied with the camp pager number for the Camp Director.

Refunds Due to Illness

Partial refunds are made only if a girl becomes ill and cannot attend her camp session as scheduled. A physician’s note is required and a request for the refund must be submitted in writing to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage within one week after the end of camp session.

No refunds are given if a girl returns home during camp because of homesickness, inappropriate behavior, and/ or other circumstances.

Note: The Camp Director reserves the right to request any child who is unable to adapt to camp living be picked up by a parent or guardian.

Special Dietary Needs

Girls are provided three nutritious meals and snacks daily. Basic special diets can be accommodated, including, lactose intolerance, vegetarian, and simple allergies (camper must understand her allergy and know what foods not to eat). Campers with moderate-tosevere allergies need to be able to fully manage their allergies at camp. We cannot guarantee a child will not come in contact with any type of food or allergen during her stay.

If a camper has a gluten allergy, food should be sent from home to supplement her diet. Camp cooks will prepare the food. Please be sure to note special dietary needs on the registration form.

Homesickness

Homesickness is a natural reaction for girls being away from home, especially for the first time. Camp staff is trained to deal with homesickness and will work with the camper on an individual basis. If the problem persists, the Camp Director will be notified and parents will be contacted. To help prepare first-time campers for being away from home, we encourage parents to research homesickness tips on the Internet.

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Campership Program If you mention camp to anyone, all sorts of traditional images come to mind like campfires, sticky and gooey s’mores, swimming, silly songs, horseback riding, and making friends. But, Girl Scout camp is so much more.

Girls who attend Girl Scout camp make some of the best friends of their lives and learn what real friendship is all about. All of the activities at camp directly translate into concepts like confidence, self-discovery, character building and courage.

The environment at camp offers girls a unique combination of fun, friendship, and community.

Girl Scout camp teaches girls independence, leadership development, self-confidence, the importance of teamwork and cooperation, environmental stewardship, and new skills that make them stronger individuals.

It is our goal to give every girl the chance to obtain these skills by providing camp scholarships to any girl in need. A core value of the Girl Scout program is to include girls from all economic circumstances.

The camp opportunity is enriched and strengthened by diversity and we feel that every girl should experience camp.

Our camp scholarships are called camperships. These camperships are available to girls who are unable to pay for all or part of their camp fees. The funds for these scholarships come from foundations, organizations, and individuals.

Camperships provide this life-changing experience for girls who may not otherwise attend Girl Scout camp.

You Can Support Our Camperships by:

• Donating online at www.girlscouts-ssc.org. Follow the “donate” button. You can choose “campership” as an option for your donation, or; • Donate directly on the registration form.

Thank you for considering a donation to our campership program. You can trust your support will allow girls the chance to build character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, explore new interests, and have a summer filled with new memories!

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Camp Staff & Employment

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage staff recruit and screen mature, qualified candidates who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping and the outdoors with your camper.

Selection of camp staff is based on the individual’s experience, ability to serve as a role model, and a genuine desire to work with girls. All camp staff are background-checked and must have current first-aid and CPR certification. Pre-camp training includes program guidance, camping skill enhancement, human relation skills, and more. Qualified staff direct water activities, archery, team challenge courses, and horseback riding areas.

5 Best Things

About Being A Camp Counselor 1. The Kids

by Iris, 2012 counselor

Children are some of the funniest, quirkiest, and best people to be around. They will challenge you, surprise you, and crack you up every day. I’m confident that I learned just as much, if not more, from the kids as the kids learned from me.

2. The Camp Experience

Camp Employment

Do you know someone who would like to make a difference in the life of a girl this summer?

We are hiring for the positions: nurse, counselors, lifeguards, program specialists, and kitchen staff.

Summer camp staff must be at least 18 years or older.

E-mail mloveless@girlscouts-ssc.org for more information.

To apply for a camp position, access the camp employment application on our website.

Who wouldn’t want to spend the summer horseback riding, kayaking, performing skits, swimming, canoeing, singing, crafting, and just acting silly all day every day? The beauty of being a camp counselor is that you get to go to camp too.

3. The People

Camp introduced me to some seriously wonderful people and lifelong friends.After three months, we all became like family and remain close even after the summer.

4. The Gratification

Camp counselors can make a huge difference in a child’s life. It is so rewarding to watch each girl grow, learn, and discover over the week and its an amazing feeling to know that you played a part in that.

5. The Personal Growth

Camp is just as valuable for a counselor as it is for a camper. I’ve never worked as hard or as much as I did at camp and I’ve never grown so much over such a short period of time.

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Registration & Payment Cookie Dough

Cookie Dough is earned by girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and can be used as payment toward camp.

Adults attending our Girls’ Weekends or Jack & Jill Weekend camps can use their daughter’s Cookie Dough. For our Weekend Core camps, Cookie Dough can only be used by girls. Cookie Dough may be transferred among sisters, but cannot be transferred to other individuals. This a wonderful opportunity for a girl to pay her way to camp!

Deposits

In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred, such as supplies, equipment, registration, and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a non-refundable deposit as follows: • $50 deposit per camper for weeklong resident camps.

• $50 deposit per group for weekend camps.

The deposit is applied to the session cost. If a session is cancelled by the participant, the deposit is retained.

Steps to Register for Camp: 1. Select the camp session.

2. Complete the Camp Registration

form* (page 19) for each camper—girl or adult. Be sure to note any dietary or physical needs and name one camp buddy, if desired.

3. Complete the Campership Form (page 20), if financial assistance is requested.

4. Return completed forms and $50 deposit at least two weeks prior to the camp start date to our administrative office at: 1410 Etheridge Lane, Boise, ID 83704.

*Registrations are accepted on a first come-first served basis.

Payment Plan

Once a $50 deposit is paid, payments can be made monthly prior to the start of camp (Note: the balance must be paid in-full within two weeks of the camp start date). If you are unable to make the final payment, please contact us regarding financial assistance options.

Camperships (Financial Assistance)

Camperships are available to registered girls of the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and are granted based on need. Only one campership per girl, per summer, please. Selections will be made by committee review. A campership application is available on page 20 and on our website at www.girlscouts-ssc.org.

Cookie

Club

Pay Your Way to Camp!

Girls: Using the online Cookie Club can increase your cookie sales to help pay your way to camp!

Girl Scouts of the USA allows girls to ask for cookie orders online. And, with the online Cookie Club, girls can quickly reach a large number of customers!

Weekend Camps $75- 300 Boxes $95- 400 Boxes Resident Camps $295 - 1,000 Boxes

Every Girl Scout who sells 100 packages or more of Girl Scout cookies earns Cookie Dough. This is an earned award and added value to the Girl Scout’s family. Cookie Dough can be used to cover the full cost of camp or apply a smaller amount of Cookie Dough to the balance due.

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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 Website: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org

2013

CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Fill out one registration form per camper–girl or adult

Complete and return form along with the non-refundable deposit to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Separate registrations and deposits are required for each session requesting. No phone registrations will be accepted. Registration begins February 19, 2013.

Choice

Session Name

Dates

1st Choice

T-shirt size

Choose from: YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, A2X, A3X Let us know by 5/1 to guarantee size.

2nd Choice T-shirt size: _______

_______________________________________________________ Camper’s Name:

GirlAdult

_____________________________________ Address

_______

Optional: camper’s racial background is:  American Indian or Alaskan Native  Asian  Black or African American  White  Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander  Other (specify) __________________ Optional: camper’s ethnic background is:  Hispanic or Latina  Not Hispanic or Latina

___________

____________________

Grade in fall 2013

Troop #

Birth Date

____________________ ___ _________ _______________ ______________________ City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

School Name

_______________________________ __________________ __________________ ______________________________________ Mother/Guardian Name

alt phone:  Cell  Work

Home Phone

E-Mail

_____________________________________ ____________________ ___ _________ Mother/Guardian address if different than girl

City

State

Zip Code

YesNo Can camper be released to this parent/guardian?

_______________________________ __________________ __________________ ______________________________________ Father/Guardian Name

alt phone:  Cell  Work

Home Phone

E-Mail

_____________________________________ ____________________ ___ _________ Father/Guardian address if different than girl

Custodial Care:  both parents

City

 mother/guardian only

State

 father/guardian only

Zip Code

YesNo Can camper be released to this parent/guardian?

 other: _______________________________

_______________________________ ____________________ __________________ Emergency Contact (other than parent)

alt phone:  Cell  Work

Home Phone

_________________________________________

Name of one buddy, requesting each other, registering together

YesNo Media Permission: I give permission for my camper to be photographed for publicity purposes.

RELEASE INFORMATION: Please provide names and phone numbers of all adults other than parents/guardians your camper may be released to.

Alternate Adult _________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________

Alternate Adult _________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________

Special Needs: Please list any dietary or physical special needs (attach sheet if needed): ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Payment Information:

Non-refundable $50 per person or group deposit: Girl Scout Membership Fee: If not registered, add $12 per camper to cover membership and sign below.

I’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to send other girls to camp: Total amount enclosed:  Check (payable to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage)  Cash  Cookie Dough  Credit Card Credit Card information Visa® $__________ Amount

MasterCard®

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Credit Card Account Number (usually 16 digits)

__________________________ ____________________________ Name as it appears on the card

Signature

Discover®

___________ __________________ Exp date

3# security code on back

___________ Date

As legal guardian of the camper named, I give permission for her to attend camp and participate in all activities unless specified, for her to be transported out of camp during the camp session for programs and other purposes, and for emergency treatment to be given to her in case of injury or illness. I agree to cooperate with all regulations and procedures. I understand that the deposit is not refundable. I understand campers must have a current physical for sessions longer than 3 days. I agree to pay balance due no later than 2 weeks before beginning date of camp session. I understand that if a camper is not currently registered as a Girl Scout, I will be asked to pay an additional $12 registration fee per camper. This will be applied to an annual membership in Girl Scouts, ending 9/30/13.

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________ Form will not be processed without signature

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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 Website: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org

2013

CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION FORM (Financial Assistance)

The benefits of a camp experience far outweigh the costs. Camperships are limited, but Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will make every effort to provide enough financial assistance so that no girl misses out on the opportunity to experience camp. If you feel attending camp would be a financial hardship, please apply for financial assistance.. Each request is considered on an individual basis and decisions are based on the girl’s need and availability of funds. Any Cookie Dough earned should be applied before requesting a Campership.

Please read the following guidelines before completing the Campership application:  The Campership Application Form is to be used when requesting financial assistance for camp.  All information is kept confidential.  Financial assistance is based on need, so the need must be clearly explained at bottom of this page*.  Verification of income must accompany your request over $250.  Only one Campership per girl, per year is allowed.

How to apply for Campership:  Fill out this form completely. Missing information will delay processing.  Mail the completed form, along with the camp registration form and $50 deposit to the address above.

________________________________________

_____

Girl’s Name

_____________________________________ Address

____________________

Troop #

Leader’s Name

City

State

_____________________ ______________________

Phone: Home

If no, why not? __________________________

_____________________ ______________________

Employer(s)

 mother/guardian only

Zip

If yes, when? _______

Did applicant participate in the cookie program this year? YesNo

Custodial Care of:  both parents

______

Birth Date

____________________ ______ _________ _______________

Has applicant received Campership before? NoYes

Guardian 1 Name

_______

Grade in fall 2013

Guardian 2 Name

 father/guardian only

Employer(s)

 other: _______________________________

Number of children living in home: ___ Ages _____________Number of adults dependent on family income: ______ Check all sources of income that apply (include in total income)  SALARIES  INVESTMENTS  SOCIAL SECURITY  UNEMPLOYMENT  DISABLILITY  CHILD SUPPORT  OTHER (Explain)

Total Annual Income (please circle)

$12,001 - $15,000 $15,001 - $18,000 $18,001 - $21,000 $21,001 - $25,000

$25,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $40,000 $40,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $60,000++

*Please explain need for financial assistance. Additional pages may be attached. For requests over $250, please provide a copy of your most recent 1040 Tax Report; Include both front & back pages, including W2’s, 1099’s, and other income verification.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian please complete: Camp Session Fee Deposit Paid (needs to be $50) Cookie dough beyond deposit you can use for this Total amount you can pay Amount you’re requesting Parent/Guardian signature: _________________________________________

$ $ $ $ $

Date: ____________

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Camp Calendar

Questions about camp?

Visit our website for more information: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-scc.org Call: 208-377-2011 or 800-846-0079, ext. 121

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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.

The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. *The word “God” can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on one’s spiritual beliefs. When reciting the Girl Scout Promise, it is okay to replace the word “God” with whatever word your spiritual beliefs dictate.

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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, Inc. 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83704 p: 208-377-2011, 800-846-0079

www.girlscouts-ssc.org Regional Offices Twin Falls 1445 Fillmore St. N, Ste 1105 Twin Falls, ID 83301 p: 208-733-9623 Pocatello 555 S. 1st Ave. Pocatello, ID 83201 p: 208-234-9076 Idaho Falls 1430 E. 17th St. Suite C Idaho Falls, ID 83404 p: 208-524-4649

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Girl Scouting Builds Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character Who Make the World a Better Place.

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