2024 Summer Camp Sessions: Sneak Preview

2024 Summer Camp PROGRAM GUIDE

Leadership Programs Counselor-In-Training (CIT) I Keyauwee Program Center: JUNE 16-21 & JUNE 23-28 Camp Ginger Cascades: JULY 7-12 & JULY 14-19 Grade 11 This two-week opportunity is for older campers who are ready to begin the pathway to camp leadership at resident camp. During their first week, girls will have training on topics such as introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, age and social characteristics of younger campers, essential skills needed to be a great counselor and how to lead songs and games. During their second week, girls will split their time between training sessions and shadowing camp staff working with younger campers. They will observe the unit and program staff, evaluate experiences and receive guidance from the CIT Coordinator as they assist in units.

During both weeks, CITs will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Coordinator, while building teamwork skills and observing unit staff.

IMPORTANT: CITs will need to be picked up on Friday like any other camper for both weeks of their stay. CITs will not be staying at camp the weekend between their two weeks at camp.

PREREQUISITE: Program Aide Award or six volunteer hours working with younger girls AND admission into the Teen Outdoor Leadership Program by application.

Riding-Instructor-In-Training (RIIT) Mini Session: JUNE 30-JULY 3 Full Week: JUNE 16-21, JUNE 23-28 Ages 13+ Unleash your potential as a Riding-Instructor-In-Training (RIIT) Barn Assistant! Discover the art of instructing others on horse grooming, leading, riding and horse care.

With us, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop your riding skills and expand your horse knowledge. Plus, you’ll make lifelong friends who share your passion for horses.

PREREQUISITE: This program is for currents RIITs who have volunteered 24 hours or four Saturdays at Circle C Equestrian Center in the 2023 - 2024 year.

Application and interview required. Please e-mail circlec@girlscoutsp2p.org for more information.

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Camp Ginger Cascades: JULY 21-26 & JULY 28-AUGUST 2 Grade 12 This two-week opportunity is for the aspiring resident camp counselor. During their first week, girls will spend nights in their own unit and will split their time between training sessions with the CIT Coordinator and shadowing camp staff working with younger campers. While shadowing, they will observe unit and program staff, evaluate experiences and receive guidance from the CIT Coordinator as they assist in units. During their second week, girls will become Junior Counselors and spend their days working with a group of younger girls, taking an active role in leading them. During both weeks, CITs will spend nights in their own units and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Coordinator, while building teamwork skills and observing unit staff.

IMPORTANT: CITs will need to be picked up on Friday like any other camper for both weeks of their stay. CITs will not be staying at camp the weekend between their two weeks at camp.

PREREQUISITE: CIT I AND a Silver Torch, Silver & Gold Torch, Gold Torch, a Community Service Bar or a Service to Girl Scouting Bar AND admission into the Teen Outdoor Leadership Program by application.

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Are you an aspiring camp counselor or an older camper looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Apply to our Teen Outdoor Leadership Program (TOLP)! TOLP expands the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program from a summer camp experience to a year-round leadership development program. In addition to the summer CIT program, TOLP offers the Teen Outdoor Leadership Summit in the spring, Teen Outdoor Leadership Conference in the fall and meetings throughout the year to keep program members engaged!

Admission into TOLP is a prerequisite for CIT I & II programs.

Applications are due by February 16.

Learn more about TOLP and apply by scanning the QR code or by visiting bit.ly/3waZcOl.

Overnight Programs KEYAUWEE PROGRAM CENTER, SOPHIA

Choose Your Own Adventure Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JUNE 16 - 19 Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JUNE 16 - 21 Choose your own camp adventure! This week, you will choose between classic camp activities such as climbing, archery, swimming, hiking and more!

Create new passions when you take counselor-led classes like campfire cooking, sewing or painting.

Each day try something exciting, meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors. Get ready for your best adventure yet!

Badges Earned: Brownie: Trail Adventure Junior: Trail Adventure Cadette: Climbing Adventure Senior: Climbing Adventure Ambassador: Climbing Adventure

Clash of the Cabins Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JUNE 23 - 26 Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JUNE 23 - 28 Will your unit go home with the Golden Panther?

Earn points for your team by competing in daily challenges and games. Battle it out during all camp activities and chant loud to earn the most team spirit awards! You will get the chance to participate in classic camp activities such as boating, archery, climbing, crafts and more... all while earning points for your team!

Badges Earned: Brownie: Fair Play Junior: Practice with Purpose Cadette: Good Sportsmanship Senior: Game Visionary Ambassador: Coaching

Field Trips: All Campers: Enjoy a home baseball game with the Winston-Salem Dash Seniors and Ambassadors: Go underground to tour Linville Caverns in Marion and spend the night at Camp Ginger Cascades

Field Trips: Cadettes: Fly through the air at Kersey Valley Zip Line in Archdale Seniors and Ambassadors: Camp overnight at Camp Pisgah and go on an outdoor adventure with Pura Vida Adventures in Brevard

Animal Adventures Mini Session (Grades 2 - 12): JUNE 30 - JULY 3 Get ready to explore the world of animals! Each day, you will learn about animals native to North Carolina.

Fly high like the birds on the Adventure Park and swim like the fish in the pool!

Field Trips: Brownies and Juniors: Meet our horses during a visit to Keyauwee’s Circle C Equestrian Center Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: Observe exotic and native animals at the NC Zoo in Asheboro

Badges Earned: Brownie: Pets Junior: Animal Habitats Cadette: Animal Helpers Senior: Voice for Animals Ambassador: Eco Advocate

WANT TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER? Equine Adventure: Kentucky Bound JULY 14 - 19 Grades 6 - 8 Join us for an unforgettable summer camp experience where campers will embark on an exciting journey to the world-renowned Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Explore the fascinating world and history of horses, enjoy a Kentucky horse farm tour and create lifelong memories with fellow Girl Scouts. This unique program offers a blend of travel, education and camaraderie in the heart of the Bluegrass State.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your favorite animal, make new friends and discover the equestrian spirit of Kentucky!

Overnight Programs CAMP GINGER CASCADES, LENOIR

Game Show, Show Down Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JULY 7 - 10 Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JULY 7 - 12 Come on down to Camp Ginger Cascades and become a contestant on some of your favorite game shows! In addition to traditional camp activities such as archery, boating and the climbing wall, campers will also participate in games including Family Feud, The Price is Right, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and the Amazing Race. Survey says you don’t want to miss out on this week at camp!

Badges Earned: Brownie: Making Games Junior: Geocacher Cadette: Good Sportsmanship Senior: Game Visionary Ambassador: Ultimate Recreation Challenge

Field Trips: Cadettes: Enjoy bowling, laser tag and arcade games at Bo’s Entertainment in Lenoir Seniors and Ambassadors: Spend a day of fun at Carowinds in Charlotte and spend the night camping at Lake Norman State Park

Field Trips: Cadettes: Go tubing on the New River near Boone Seniors and Ambassadors: Spend the day at Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro and stay the night at Keyauwee Program Center

Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JULY 21 - 24 Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JULY 21 - 26 Join us for a high adrenaline, heart pumping week at Camp Ginger Cascades! In addition to traditional camp activities such as archery and boating, campers will spend extra time at the climbing wall, bouldering and taking on new challenges. Perfect for campers who love adventure and trying something new!

Badges Earned: Brownie: Outdoor Adventurer Junior: Eco Camper Cadette: Night Owl Senior: Snow or Climbing Adventure Ambassador: Ultimate Recreation Challenge

Field Trips: Cadettes: Go ziplining at Beanstalk Ziplines in Morganton Seniors and Ambassadors: Spend the day whitewater rafting, rock climbing and more at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte and camp overnight at Lake Norman State Park

Galaxy Explorers

H2O Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JULY 14 - 17 Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JULY 14 - 19 Get ready to splash around and have some fun in the sun during our H20 week at Camp Ginger Cascades! In addition to traditional camp activities such as archery and the climbing wall, campers will spend extra time at the pool, water games, boating and cascading. Perfect for campers who love swimming and spending time by the water!

Adrenaline Rush

Badges Earned: Brownie: Letterboxer Junior: Girl Scout Way Cadette: Archery Senior: Paddling Ambassador: Water

Mini Session (Grades 2 - 3): JULY 28 - 31 Full Week (Grades 4 - 12): JULY 28 - AUGUST 2 Shoot for the stars and explore the galaxy at our space science-themed week at Camp Ginger Cascades! Campers of all ages will make discoveries that deepen their understanding of space. In addition to traditional camp activities such as archery, boating and the climbing wall, campers will also go stargazing and learn about the constellations, re-create scientific experiments and use tools to see the stars in a new way.

Field Trips: Cadettes: Experience the planetarium at Catawba Science Center and learn about light waves, sound waves and more Seniors and Ambassadors: Use advanced telescopes and camp overnight at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, an internationally certified Dark Sky Park

Badges Earned: Brownie: Space Science Adventurer Junior: Space Science Investigator Cadette: Space Science Researcher Senior: Space Science Expert Ambassador: Space Science Master

Horse Programs CIRCLE C EQUESTRIAN CENTER, SOPHIA

HORSE DAY CAMP HORSE OVERNIGHT CAMP Register for a horse camp session at Keyauwee Program Center to experience traditional camp activities and daily horse activities at Circle C Equestrian Center.

Equine Experience

A Horse of My Own JUNE 16 - 21 OR JUNE 23 - 28 Grades 6 - 8 Have you always wanted a horse of your own? This is the perfect program for riders of all levels to see what it takes to be a future horse owner. Campers will be matched with a horse and spend the week getting to know their horse, setting riding goals and learning what a horse needs for daily care.

Spend your whole day (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at the barn growing your riding and horse handling skills, in addition to participating in a unique, activity-based educational program, Equi-Scholars, that teaches riders to better understand equine behavior.

Campers will need to bring a packed lunch. Long pants, closed-toed shoes or boots are required. Riding helmets are provided.

Badges Earned: Outdoor Art Apprentice

JULY 15 - 19 Grades 2 - 5 This day camp is perfect for new or infrequent riders. Each day will include a riding lesson, horsemanship activities, horse care and horse-themed crafts. On Friday, invite your friends and family to take a barn tour and meet your favorite horses.

Level Up!

Artistic Equestrian JUNE 23 - 28 Badges Earned: Grades 4 - 5 Horseback Do you love horses and art? Enjoy a week of riding lessons Riding for all levels of riders. There will be trail riding, horsemanship lessons and unique horse-themed arts and crafts.

JULY 22 - 26 Grades 4 - 12 This day camp is for riders and RIITs currently enrolled in Circle C Equestrian Center’s weekly lesson program or RIIT program. Work on and test your skills. Each rider will have goals for the week and on Friday will have the opportunity to test for their next Horse Sense Learning Level.

Equine Experience - Northwest Horseback Archery JULY 7 - 12 Grades 6 - 8 Saddle up and aim true! Join us for a unique and unforgettable week of exciting art and sport during our Horseback Archery camp. You will work your way through all three levels of our Horseback Archery patch program and finish your week with a friendly competition and demonstration for your family and friends.

IMPORTANT: This week of camp is for riders who are confident at walk, trot and canter on a variety of horses in English tack. A riding reference will be required. No archery experience needed. All equipment will be provided.

Patches Earned: Horseback Archery I, II & III

JULY 29 - AUGUST 2 Grades 2 - 5 This half day (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) program is perfect for new or infrequent riders. Each day will include a riding lesson, horsemanship activities, horse care and horsethemed crafts. In addition to meeting the big horses, say hello to the miniature horse herd, play with the pigs and wave to the llama!

IMPORTANT: This week of camp is taking place at an off-site location in Summerfield.

Campers will need to be dropped off and picked up at this location. Transportation is not provided by Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont.

Day Camp is Coming to You! Greensboro

Join us at these upcoming camp experiences or check the calendar at www.girlscoutsp2p.org to find more workshops.

JUNE 24 - 28

Iredell JULY 29 - AUGUST 2 Grades K - 5 We are excited to announce that this year, day camp will be coming to your community! Do you love science, nature and all things Girl Scouts? Then our STEMtastic Day Camp is perfect for you!

Badges Earned: Math in Nature 1: Shapes in Nature

Field Trips On Thursdays, day campers will also have the opportunity to visit Keyauwee Program Center (Greensboro campers) or Camp Ginger Cascades (Iredell campers) and participate in camp activities like boating, archery, arts and crafts and more!

THEME DAYS MONDAY Water Wonders

MAKE EVERYDAY COUNT!

TUESDAY Nothing says summer Builders and Engineers like Girl Scout camp! At day camp, girls can continue their Girl Scouting experience with days of fun in the sun with WEDNESDAY friends. With us, the good times never end!

Superheroes and Sidekicks Activities like arts and crafts, STEM lessons, team building games and exploring nature are THURSDAY not only enjoyable, but also help girls develop Once Upon a Time Fairy Tale STEM Camp important life skills like leadership, resilience and problem-solving.

FRIDAY Out of This World Space STEM Camp

Don’t Wait Until Summer to Have Fun at Camp!

Day camp creates an atmosphere where girls can feel empowered, try new things and discover their strengths in a safe and encouraging setting.

FAMILY CAMP EXPERIENCES KEYAUWEE PROGRAM CENTER, SOPHIA Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 3: Me and My P.A.L. in the Outdoors Sunday, March 10: Sunday Funday Saturday, May 4: Camp Work Day Saturday, June 8: Open House and Family Fun Day CAMP GINGER CASCADES, LENOIR Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 10: Me and My P.A.L. in the Outdoors Saturday, May 11: Camp Work Day Saturday, May 18: Open House and Family Fun Day CAMP PISGAH, BREVARD Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7: Total Eclipse of Brevard Saturday, May 11: Open House and Family Fun Day Saturday, May 18: Camp Work Day

SPRING DAY CAMP PROGRAMS KEYAUWEE PROGRAM CENTER, SOPHIA Monday, February 19: School’s Out Camp - Presidents Day Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29: Spring Break Day Camp CIRCLE C EQUESTRIAN CENTER, SOPHIA Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29: Spring Break Horse Day Camp Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5: Spring Break Horse Day Camp

SPRING OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS KEYAUWEE PROGRAM CENTER, SOPHIA Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, February 4: Camp Winter Wilderness CAMP GINGER CASCADES, LENOIR Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28: Ski Weekend Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 3: Sleep with the Sharks Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 5: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Weekend

Overnight Programs CAMP PISGAH, BREVARD

Land of Waterfalls Full Week (Grades 6 - 12): JULY 21 - 26 Badges Earned: Cadette: Eco Trekker Looking for an adventure this summer? Be the first to try our Land of Waterfalls program at Camp Pisgah! In addition Senior: Paddling Ambassador: Survival to enjoying traditional camp activities like archery, boating and the climbing wall, campers will sample activities offered Camper in our council-sponsored GSUSA Destinations: Land of Waterfalls 2025.

Field Trips: Cadettes: Hike the Triple Falls trail at Dupont State Recreational Forest in Brevard Seniors and Ambassadors: Go canyoneering with Pura Vida Adventures in Brevard

LEARN MORE ABOUT GSUSA DESTINATIONS

Girl Scout Destinations is the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older.

With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience.

Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.

Learn more and apply for an upcoming trips at bit.ly/girlscouttravel.

Troop Camp

Take your troop on unique adventures this summer! Reserve lodging at Camp Pisgah and work with local vendors to give your troop a summer experience they’ll never forget!

Please contact vendors directly to reserve activities and adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoint guidelines.

BRING YOUR TROOP TO CAMP PISGAH THIS SUMMER! Submit a request up to six months in advance of the date. To begin the request process, e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org with your desired date and camp unit. If you have any questions or need help making a reservation, contact a member of our Customer Care team at 800-672-2148 or info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Certifications/Trainings Before a troop can stay overnight on camp property in a self-contained facility (lodge style, everyone in the same building), someone in the troop must complete the Overnight and Activity License found online in gsLearn.

In order to build a fire and cook marshmallows or a meal, a Cook Out License is required. Earn it by first holding an Overnight and Activity License and then attending the Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking courses.

Troops planning to pitch and sleep in tents OR to camp at a non-council facility will need a Camp License. Requirements are that you hold the Overnight and Activity License and Cook Out Licenses and complete the Tenting skills course.

Register for a training on our online calendar. For questions, e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org.

View our Troop Camping Guide for more information on camp activities, amenities and troop camping procedures at bit.ly/42BuVa7.