2020 Amity Acres Camp Guide

2020

CAMP Guide

Think Outside, No Box Required Join us for an unforgettable summer!

June 22 – August 21, 2020

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About Us Camp Amity Acres is where girls learn and thrive outside the box. Located close to the Garden State Parkway in Waretown/Barnegat, New Jersey, Camp Amity Acres welcomes girls for summer camp from June 22 through August 21 and is open from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. It is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, offering girls ages 3 to 15 unforgettable summer camp experiences that connect them to nature, build skills and foster friendship in a fun and safe environment. For information about how to join, volunteer, partner, or donate, visit GSFun.org or call (800) 785-2090.

Our Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be On my honor, I will try: honest and fair, To serve God and my country, friendly and helpful, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. 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.

Accreditation

Camp Amity Acres is an American Camp Association accredited camp. To earn this accreditation, we voluntarily meet more than 300 standards established by the ACA and maintain high safety and quality standards in site, program, transportation, administration, personnel, and health care.

All Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore camps meet ACA standards and NJ Youth Act standards in addition to guidelines provided by Girl Scouts of the USA. 2

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Camp Amity Acres is a great place for a girl to unlock her potential and discover the outdoor adventures that await her! Our unique environment helps her develop positive self-esteem, leadership skills and social skills, all while having the time of her life!

Girl Scout summer camp provides a vital building block to support girls’ growth and development, leading them to become successful, resourceful women. In an outdoor setting, girls discover a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills, become resourceful problem solvers, and cultivate healthy relationships.

Create Your Adventure at Camp Amity Acres This Summer!

Camp Amity Acres is open to all girls, ages 3-15, and their sibling brothers, ages 3-12. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun, so bring a friend!

Follow these four easy steps to get started.

Explore Your Options Review this camp brochure and identify the activities you want to explore!

Consider Specialty Programs Do you want to take your camp experience to the next level? Spend a week or more riding horses, getting hands-on with technology, or discovering our cooking opportunities.

Or, consider an add-on program like campfire or a sleepover.

Choose Your Weeks Which weeks fit your schedule best? Are there themes that you or your child don’t want to miss?

Sign Up You only need $25 per week (non-refundable) to reserve your spot.

(All equestrian sessions must be paid in full at time of registration.)

To register, visit GSFun.org/AmityAcres or call (732) 751-2755.

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Daily Activities Mornings at Camp Amity Acres begin with an opening ceremony and flag-raising, followed by a rundown of the day’s activities. From there, campers go to their unit (their home base) where they prepare for a day of fun and excitement. Every day features swimming, plus a variety of activities that may include archery, boating, nature exploration, arts and crafts, climbing wall, zip line and other team-building activities.

Once a week, campers are welcome to stay late for a night around the campfire with more fun camp activities and dinner (weather permitting).

Camp Trading Post Every camper receives a camp t-shirt and mug for camp with their registration, but we have other incredible swag available to purchase, and it’s all available when you register for camp.

Plus, we have some great camp clothing available so you can show your Amity Acres pride.

Camp Week Week One June 22-26 Week Two June 29-July 2 Week Three July 6-10 Week Four July 13-17 Week Five July 20-24 Week Six July 27-31 Week Seven August 3-7 Week Eight August 10-14 Week Nine August 17-21

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Camp Theme Lights, Camera, Action Stars and Stripes Lab Rats

Friday Campwide Event Camp Show

Leadership Training Mentorship

Red, White and Blue Tag Egg Drop

CPA Leadership Experience and Mentorship CPA Leadership Experience and Mentorship Mentorship

Disney

All Camp Disney Show Olympic Greatness Camp Color Clash / Camp Olympics A Walk on the Moon Frosty Fun In the Jungle Under the Big Top

Specialization and Mentorship Mentorship Mentorship Mentorship

Circus Carnival Day

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Mentorship

Mini Sessions Not ready for a full week of camp? Get a taste of summer camp life at mini-camp with the same activities as our full-week campers. Three- and four-day opportunities are available with one- and two-day options during the first and second camp weeks only. Busing is not available for one- and two-day mini-camp.

Camp Week Week One June 22-26 Week Two June 29-July 2 Week Three July 6-10 Week Four July 13-17

Equestrian

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International Cooking Electric Circuits Digital Art

Week Five July 20-24 Week Six July 27-31 Week Seven August 3-7 Week Eight August 10-14 Week Nine August 17-21

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Coding: Online and Unplugged Space-Themed STEM

Three-Night One/Two Stay Day Sessions Yes Yes

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Sweet Treats

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Family BBQ and Campfire Campfire with optional overnight Campfire and ASTRA / Planetarium with optional overnight Campfire with optional overnight Campfire with optional overnight Campfire with optional overnight Campfire with optional overnight Family BBQ and Campfire

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Camp Basics from A-Z Archery Bullseye! With the help of a certified instructor, campers will get the opportunity to learn how to safely use a bow and improve their shooting technique.

Arts and Crafts A variety of artistic opportunities are available to Amity Acres campers. Wacky Beads are the highlight of every camp week, but young artists also have the chance to paint, draw and complete classic camp crafts.

Before/After Care Convenient Before and After Care is available for all campers. Before Care begins at 7:00 a.m. at camp and at the Girl Scouts’ service center in Toms River. After Care is offered until 6:00 p.m. at camp only. Full-week and daily options are available.

Boating Under the supervision of trained specialists, campers learn how to boat and canoe safely as they paddle or row across the lake.

Will your camper dare to paddle around Sock Island?

Busing Bus transportation for three or more camp days is available for Camp Amity Acres from various locations throughout Ocean County.

Bus transportation is not pre-rated for partial weeks.

Campfire On Thursday evenings, campers can stay with us until 8:00 p.m. for an evening of fun and laughter that includes more of their favorite camp activities, dinner and an awesome campfire (weather permitting).

Campfire with Overnight After enjoying campfire activities, campers entering fourth grade and above may spend the night at camp to take the fun and friendship to the next level. Breakfast and lunch are provided the next day.

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Camp Color Clash During one special week of camp, campers are divided into teams and compete in a variety of exciting challenges. Bragging rights go to the team with the most points at the end of the week.

Climbing Wall Reaching new heights can be taken literally on Amity Acres’ climbing wall! Campers entering fourth grade and above challenge themselves to discover how high they can climb.

Family BBQ Families are invited to join their camper for dinner and a campfire several times over the summer. Discover why your camper sees Amity Acres as her summer home. Dates and registration information are available online.

Girl Scout Badges Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade can earn Girl Scout badges to place on their uniforms and wear all year round. These badges are an exclusive to Girl Scouts and are available to earn at Girl Scout Camp.

Swimming Every day, our campers have the opportunity to cool off in the swimming area of our natural lake. Play games with friends or swim on their own.

Team-Building Trust and teamwork are essential in life, and Amity Acres’ low-ropes course demonstrates its importance to campers in a fun and challenging way.

Water Trampoline Campers love our water trampoline! Located on our lake and closely watched by lifeguards, jumping into the cool water is always a thrill.

Zip Line Nothing is more exhilarating than feeling the wind against your face while flying down our zip line. Available for campers entering fourth grade and older.

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Girl Scout Badge Opportunities Daisy (K-1)

Brownie (2-3)

Junior (4-5)

Cadette (6-8)

Week One

Rosie Petal

Dancer Badge

Musician Badge

Screenwriter Badge

Week Two

Tula Petal

Celebrating Community

Inside Government

Week Three

Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Considerate and Caring Petal Gloria Petal

Home Scientist

Detective

Finding Common Ground Science of Happiness

Girl Scout Way

Social Butterfly

Comic Artist

Fair Play

Staying Fit

Field Day

Week Six

Space Science Explorer

Space Science Adventurer

Space Science Investigator

Space Science Researcher

Week Seven

Snow or Climbing Adventure Outdoor Art Maker

Snow or Climbing Adventure Bugs

Snow or Climbing Adventure Gardener

Snow or Climbing Adventure Trees

Violet Petal

Making Friends

Scribe

Book Artist

Week Four

Week Five

Week Eight Week Nine

Specialty Programs Art @ Amity (New!)

Sweet Treats (New!)

We’ll explore art and it’s different mediums and display our creations at the Thursday family campfire for our first annual art show.

Bring your sweet tooth as we explore the world of desserts! We’ll be baking something different each day.

Equestrian

Technology advances occur faster than ever before. We provide a solid foundation, letting campers get hands-on as they make electronic circuits and program various devices, including robots.

Spend half a day at the stable, located close to camp (transportation provided).

Professional staff will show all aspects of horsemanship, including proper horse care and how to ride.

International Cooking (New!) Every day, girls will make a dish from a different country. As they cook, they will discover more about each country’s culture.

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Technology (New!)

Three-Night Stay A highlight for campers every summer. On Monday, campers meet their unit to plan their stay.

From Tuesday through Friday, they live at camp, experiencing outdoor cooking, campfires, and more!

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Leadership Opportunities Girl Scout camp is where girls thrive in the great outdoors, take on new challenges and gain leadership skills that last a lifetime.

Girls who grew up at Amity Acres enjoy sharing their love of camp with the younger girls who follow in their footsteps.

Leadership opportunities for these girls are available during specific weeks of camp.

Camp Program Aide (CPA) Girls, eighth grade and above, who train as a Camp Program Aide, learn more about themselves and strengthen their leadership skills in areas including group dynamics, decision making and conflict resolution.

There is a strong emphasis on the learn-by-doing philosophy under the supervision of our experienced staff. Upon completion of CPA training, girls may apply for up to two weeks of CPA Mentorship and will receive the Program Aide Pin and the Wonders of Water Leader In Action.

CPA Mentorship Our CPA Mentorship program gives girls who have completed CPA training the opportunity to share their leadership and outdoor skills with younger campers under the guidance of experienced camp staff. Upon completing their two-week mentorship, girls will receive their Counselor-In-Training I Pin. CPA Specialization After completing their CPA training, girls can specialize in a specific area of camp. Opportunities include archery, boating, equestrian, and team-building. Upon completion, girls will receive their Counselor-In-Training II Pin. Girls who complete the CPA program are eligible to be hired as camp staff when they turn 15 years old.

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Know a teen or adult interested in working with girls who wants to be involved with camp and Girl Scouts? Working at Camp Amity Acres may be just the right fit for them! Working at Camp Amity Acres is the perfect opportunity to build and practice life skills like communication, teamwork, decision making, public speaking and more!

Plus, she’ll create lifelong friendships while inspiring the next generation of girl leaders.

Visit the camp website for more information.

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Camp Policies and pricing Camp Registration Camp registration is completed online with our easy-to-use registration software.

It’s simple! You will be able to provide most necessary information online, except for waivers and medical forms related to our equestrian program. If you have questions during the registration process, call 732-751-2755. We are happy to help.

Change Fees A $15 change fee will be charged to camper accounts for each change to a camper’s schedule made after June 19, 2020.

Payments and Medical Information All outstanding balances, waiver forms, and medical information are due two weeks before a camper’s first day at camp. After this date, a $25 late fee will apply.

Refunds Complete refunds are available for all campers through May 1, 2020. A non-refundable $25 cancellation fee will be applied to each week of camp through June 1, 2020.

No refunds after June 1, 2020, excluding medical exceptions.

A 50% refund will be provided if inclement weather forces camp to close for more than half of a camp week.

Camp Prices Basic Camp (Girls, Siblings, Firefiles) Four Day Mini-Camp Three Day Mini-Camp Two Day Mini-Camp One Day Mini-Camp Three Night Stay Equestrian CPA CPA Specialization Technology International Cooking Sweet Treats Art @ Amity 10

Add-Ons $225/ $205* $205 $185 $150 $80 $350 $395 $425 $125 $255 $255 $255 $255

Campfire­­ Campfire with Ovenight Family Dinner Full Week Busing Full Week Extended Care Daily Before Care Daily After Care Morning Care with Bus (AM Only)

$45 $60 $10 pp $80 $125 $15 $15 $145

* No Camp on Friday, July 3

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Camp is for ALL girls Not a Girl Scout? No problem.

Camp Amity Acres is open to EVERY girl who wants to challenge herself in the outdoors!

A $40 Girl Scout registration fee will be added to the first week of your registration so you can discover all that Girl Scouts has to offer. If a camper is too young to be a Girl Scout or a camper’s sibling brother, a $40 application fee will be charged at the time of registration.

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Sibling Discount

All campers who register by April 23, 2020 A second child receives $10 off full weeks will receive a special camp backpack. of basic camp. $15 off full weeks is provided for the third child and beyond. Discount Invite A Friend offers may not be combined.

When a registered camper refers a friend to attend a full week of basic camp, Financial Assistance both will receive a $10 per week trading Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore ensures post credit. that all girls can experience the adventure at its summer camps by providing financial Leader Discount assistance to families in need. For more Girl Scout leaders receive $15 off all information, visit the camp website. full weeks of camp for their daughters, excluding equestrian. Discount offers may not be combined.

Bring Your Troop

Girl Scouts spend the year together, why should they spend the summer apart?

Troops that attend Camp Amity Acres together participate in the activities, experiences, personal growth, traditions, and fun of a summer at camp with their best friends, making great new friends along the way. Register your troop for a week at Camp Amity Acres.

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When you come to camp, every girl will receive our Troop At Day Camp patch and the troop will receive a $50 discount on a future council Program On-Demand.

Expires December 18, 2020. Must meet Program On-Demand requirements.

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February Archery Tournament Grades 2-12 • Program Activity Center • $10 per duo Saturday, February 8 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (Gr. 6-12) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Gr. 2-3) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Gr. 4-5) Girls, grab an adult as a partner and compete against other Girl Scout teams to identify Girl Scouts’ best archers. All duos go home with their tournament targets and winners receive trophies. Adults must attend a mandatory safety check prior to the event.

Household Elf Grades 2-3 • Camp Amity Acres • $14 before Tuesday, January 28 Tuesday, February 11, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts care about the environment. How can girls keep our planet clean without using chemicals? Girl Scout Brownies will make a natural cleanser in a spray bottle to take home and a natural air freshener. They will also plant a seed in a ceramic pot to help clean the air at home.

Sing-A-Long Grades K-12 • Program Activity Center • $5 Saturday, February 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Girl Scout songs are special. Girls will connect with their sister Girl Scouts from across the state while learning new songs from women who write them!

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March Howling Good Time Grades 2-12 • Program Activity Center $16 before Sunday, March 1 Thursday, March 12, 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Girl Scout Brownies and older will get up close and personal with a wolf and learn about their lifestyle and habitat. Girls will even get to meet a wolf cared for by the Howling Woods Wolf Reservation. Parental supervision is required.

Archery Club Grades 2-12 • Program Activity Center • $5 monthly Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Is your girl ready for archery? Girls who are Girl Scout Brownies and older will learn archery range rules, tournament rules, and how to set up an archery range.

Girls will practice shooting, learn how to score, and track their progress.

April Archery Club Grades 2-12 • Program Activity Center • $5 monthly Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Trailblazing Badge Grades 6-8 • Camp Amity Acres $25 before Thursday, April 2 Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn what it takes to be a true trailblazer! Girl Scout Cadettes review backpacking gear and practice basic first aid. Girls will pitch tents on a mock campsite and review, “Leave No Trace.” They will also cook lunch in foil packets and make their own granola bars.

Up-Cycled Earth Friendly Crafting Grades 6-12 • Camp Amity Acres $10 before Thursday, April 9 Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Be creative making earth-friendly crafts! Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to celebrate Earth Day. Girls will build a bee abode, wildflower seed bombs and more. Girls should bring a cleaned soup can to upcycle.

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May Hiker/Letterboxer Combo Grades 2-3 • Camp Amity Acres • $16 before Monday, April 20 Monday, May 4, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Have a busy schedule? Here’s a program tailor-made for Girl Scouts on the go! Girls will earn two badges during this three-hour program while learning about maps and compasses and what a letterbox is. They will then go on a hunt for hidden letterboxes and make a snack.

Firebuilding Grades 4-8 • Camp Sacajawea • $13 before Thursday, April 23 Thursday, May 7, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

It’s a thrill to build your first campfire. After learning important fire safety, Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes will collect the correct types of wood for the very best campfire. Girls will partner to start their own mini-fire and end the day making a banana boat dessert on your personal fire.

Firebuilding Grades 4-8 • Camp Amity Acres • $13 before Thursday, May 7 Thursday, May 21, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Hiker/Letterboxer Combo Grades 2-3 • Camp Sacajawea • $16 before Thursday, May 14 Monday, May 25, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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June Game On! Grades 2-3 • Camp Sacajawea $12 before Thursday, May 21 Thursday, June 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Games didn’t just appear; people had to create them. Girl Scout Brownies will earn the Making Games Badge while creating new games and sharing them with others.

Archery Club Grades 2-12 • Program Activity Center • $5 monthly Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Brownie Sampler • Daisies Bridging to Brownies Grade 1 • Camp Sacajawea $14 by Wednesday, June 3 Wednesday, June 17, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

First-grade Girl Scout Daisies, who will become Brownies, get a taste of what it’s like to be a Brownie in this program and ceremony at camp.

Girls will sample Brownie Badge activities from the Brownie Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and from Brownie Girl Scout Journeys.

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Adult Activities Basic Outdoor Training Camp Amity Acres • $10 Sunday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In one fun-filled Spring day, we provide adults with the outdoor skills necessary to take girls on outdoor adventures, including how to safely prepare a campfire to make s’mores. An optional overnight addition is also available for adults who want to take girls camping overnight.

Full Course CPR/AED Training Program Activity Center • $45 Sunday, February 9, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Saturday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Girl Scout volunteers receive a special discount price for this American Red Cross certification for Adult/Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid. This training fulfills the requirement to provide a “First Aider” for troop meetings and certain activities specified in the Safety Activities Checkpoints.

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Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore 242 Adelphia Road Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Discover What Camp Amity Acres Is All About!

It’s never too early to think about summer. Join us and discover camp for yourself. Meet camp staff, learn about our exciting plans for the year, and ask questions of our experienced staff. To register, visit GSFun.org/AmityAcres.

Register for any full week of camp, excluding equestrian, within 48 hours to save up to $90 on a fun-filled summer, plus receive a $5 per week trading post credit.

2020 Camp Open Houses All open house events are at Camp Amity Acres, 133 Jones Road, Barnegat, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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