Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay 2021 Summer Camp Guide

Summer 2021 S’mores. Sisterhood.

Skill-building.

Girl Scout Camp is going back to it’s roots. Are you in?

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A BRIGHTER FUTURE STARTS HERE We’re proud to support the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council and the difference they make in our communities. By reaching out to young minds, they ensure that the next generation will have the skills and ideas to power a greater future for us all.

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Why Camp With Girl Scouts?

Girl Scout Camp creates a lasting impact. She’ll remember the BIG moments - trying new things (like being away from home for the first time), breaking out of her comfort zone with our friendly and supportive camp staff cheering her on, and making lifelong friendships. She’ll remember the small moments, too, like learning to appreciate the serenity of nature, loud laughs (the ones that come from your belly), and familliar songs around a campfire. At Girl Scouts, we know how to create amazing outdoor experiences for girls.

Don’t just take our word for it.

Hear it from our members:

- Charlotte, Girl Scout and 8-year camper

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of Girl Scout camp alums say camp helped them improve their outdoor skills.*

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I like meeting new people and connecting with my friends that I’ve been going to camp with for years. It’s a great experience for anyone and is a great way to meet people and gain confidence.

Girl Scout Camp has become my daughter’s “happy place” and when she talks to anyone about her time at camp her enthusiasm is contagious. The friendships that have been formed from even one week of camp are like no other and going back the next year brings a sense of going home.

- Ann, Girl Scout parent

*Girl Scout Research Institute (2019). From Girl Scout Camp to Real-World Champ!

How Girl Scouting in the Great Outdoors Builds Female Leaders. New York, NY: GSUSA www.girlscouts.org/research

Please note all images in this brochure of girls not wearing masks or social distancing were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. All 2021 campers will be expected to wear a face covering and follow social distancing guidelines.

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Meet Our Camps Camp Grove Point Earleville, MD ▶ 200 acres ▶ Woods, wetlands, and a beach along the Sassafras River ▶ Amenities include small lodges, rustic camping units, Adirondack cabins, platform tents. ▶ Features a waterfront for boating, hatchet throwing range, hiking trails and outdoor classrooms. ▶ ACA Accredited

Camp Todd Denton, MD ▶ 64 acres ▶ Enjoy beautiful lake views ▶ Amenities include rustic platform tents, Adirondack cabins, and lodges. ▶ Features a waterfront for boating, zip line, archery range, hiking trails and outdoor classrooms for art and music.

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Camp Country Center Hockessin, DE ▶ 40.5 acres ▶ Amenities include a Adirondack cabins and rustic platform tents. ▶ Features a STEM lab, digital media center, archery, hiking trails and low ropes.

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Camp Sandy Pines Worcester

Fruitland, MD ▶ 48 acres ▶ Enjoy woods and a sandy meadow ▶ Amenities include a lodge, cabin unit and treehouse cabins. ▶ Features hiking trails and archery range.

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A Day in the Life of a Camper Day Camp Drop Off: Daily Check-in Morning group meeting Morning activities Lunch with your group Afternoon activities Dismissal

Resident Camp Wake up Flag Ceremony and Breakfast Morning Activities Lunch Kapers Rest time Afternoon Activities Flag Ceremony and Dinner Evening Activity Lights out 6

COVID-19 Precautions The safety of our Girl Scouts is always our first priority. GSCB has taken measures to significantly limit the capacity of our 2021 summer camp season in order to ensure distancing and sanitation guidelines can be followed at all times. Your Girl Scout can expect the following during her stay: ▶

Screening procedures will occur at arrival including temperature checks, questionnaires and hand washing.

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Campers and staff must wear a mask at all times.

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Hand washing will be built into the activity schedule.

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Lowered number of camper slots available.

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Camp groups will be small and assigned to a specific area.

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Practicing social distancing strategies.

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Sanitizing frequently touched areas regularly.

All participating Girl Scouts will be required to have a signed GSCB COVID-19 Liability Waiver on file.

GSCB continues to monitor guidance for slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This may result in changes in our precautions and/or offerings before or during your Girl Scout’s stay. Any relevant changes will be communicated to parents and caregivers promptly.

All girl personal items must be labeled with her first and last name. Visit gscb.org/ summercamp for details on our partnership with Lovable Labels, where each purchase helps support GSCB.

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Writing letters home is a favorite pasttime of campers everywhere. But look! It seems we’ve found a letter with some words missing! Help us get this camper’s message across by filling in the blanks below, mad-libs style! Write in an answer for the following blanks (don’t peek at the letter on the next page yet!). Once you’re done, fill in the corresponding spaces in the letter with your answers and read it, however silly it sounds!

Person’s Name: Adjective: Animal: Part of the body (plural): Girl’s Name: Adjective: Noun: Verb that ends in “s”: Adjective: Noun: Food: Number: Outdoor Activity: Outdoor Activity: Adjective: Article of clothing: Adjective: Adjective: Noun: Person’s Name: Adjective A describing word (like pretty, hairy, or 8 funny)

Noun A person, place or thing (like cheese, flashlight, or dog)

Verb An action word (walk, paint, or dance)

Plural More than one (like socks, jump ropes, or elbows)

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the campfire and tell

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stories. Our camp counselor tells the best one, .

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become my new favorite food. They serve it in the dining hall week. It’s great after a long day of out now, so I better turn in for a

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Camp Grove Point Dates

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July 25th July 30th

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Program Level Key Daisy (K-1)

Brownie (2-3)

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Camp Todd Dates

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August 1st August 6th

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Camp Pricing Day Camp Girl Scout Member

$250/wk

Non-GS Member

$290/wk

GS Member (Mini Week of 7/7 - 7/9)

$150/wk

Non-GS Member (Mini Week of 7/7 - 7/9)

$190/wk

Resident Camp Girl Scout Member

$450/wk

Non-GS Member

$490/wk

GS Member (Mini Week of 7/7 - 7/9)

$300/wk

Non-GS Member (Mini Week of 7/7 - 7/9)

$340/wk

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Find more information on cancellation policies and financial assistance on page 13.

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r! a e y s i h t New

Her best #camplife doesn’t have to end when summer does - she can stay invested all year long with our NEW V.I.C. (Very Invested Camper) program. V.I.C. members recieve a monthly newsletter with special offers, exclusive access to camprelated events and leadership opportunities, free camp gear, early camp registration, and more!

Enrollment ends April 30th, 2021. Visit gscb.org/summercamp to sign up!

C.I.T. Program At this time, details regarding the C.I.T. program are still to be determined. Please check back at gscb.org/summercamp for the most up-to-date information regarding the C.I.T. program.

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Camp Registration Summer Camp 2021 registration opens February 1st, 2021 at 7:00AM EST at gscb.org.

We recommend completing your registration on opening day, as our spots are significantly limited this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Get through registration smoothly and easily by having the following prepared and ready to go:

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All camper medical insurance details (carrier, name of insured policy holder, policy/group numbers, insurance ill receive a FRE company phone number, etc.) rw Et e p -s Camper physician and dentist information m h a (name, address, phone) Immunization records Medical condition details and disease/ health history Camper medication/prescription details (name of drug, dosage instructions, etc.) atch! &p

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You must enter all information in one sitting (1 hour or less).

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Cancellation Policy

Forever Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Est. 1962

A written request is required for all camp registration changes or cancellations. Your request must be submitted prior to the start of your camp session to be considered for a refund. The $50.00 deposit is nonrefundable.

Financial Assistance Financial Assistance is available on a case by case basis. For those interested in applying, you can access the application during the registration process and will be contacted regarding approval. The $50.00 deposit will be required at registration, including those applying for Financial Assistance. Should the deposit be a financial burden, please call or email MemberCare@cbgsc.org.

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Connect from Camp Camp Care Packages Send your campers some love while they are away from home by having a Camp Care Package delivered during their stay! Care packages include a water bottle, cooling face mask, sunglasses and a mystery item voted on by our V.I.C.’s! Cost is $25.00, available for purchase during registration. Camp Care Packages are only available for resident campers.

Camp Mail Nothing quite compares to a handwritten note!

We are happy to pass along a letter to your camper. All you need to do is email camp@cbgsc.org with the subject “Camper Mail - First Name, Last Initial.”

You can also write your own letter(s) and drop them off at check-in, to be delivered throughout the week. *Mailing letters through the post office is not the most timely route for our location.

Send your camper with a card, envelope and stamp. We will encourage her to write home!

For questions about Summer Camp 2021 or assistance with registration, please contact MemberCare@cbgsc.org or call 800-341-4007.

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