2020 Sacajawea Camp Brochure

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CAMP Guide

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

June 22 – August 28, 2020

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About Us Camp Sacajawea is where girls learn and thrive outside the box. Located on 144 wooded acres in Farmingdale, New Jersey, Camp Sacajawea welcomes girls for summer camp from June 22 through August 28 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 Sacajawea 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 Sacajawea 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 Sacajawea This Summer!

Camp Sacajawea 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 $50 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/Sacajawea or call (732) 751-2766.

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Daily Activities Mornings at Camp Sacajawea 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 with registration. Campers in basic camp will need a mess kit (reusable plate, bowl, cup and utensils) for the weekly Thursday Cook Out in their unit.

The Trading Post has mess kits for sale, already assembled, just for you. We also have other incredible swag and camp clothing available for purchase. Show off your Sacajawea pride.

Camp Week

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Camp Theme

Week One June 22-26 Week Two June 29-July 2 Week Three July 6-10

Let’s Go to the Movies Campers Around the World!

Atlantis

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 Week Ten August 24-28

Halloween in July Sacajawea’s Magic Kingdom Game Show Mania Willy Wonka

Friday Campwide Event Movie on the Big Screen Camp Closed

Leadership Training

Guard Start (Pt. 1)

Cardboard Boat Races

Guard Start (Pt. 2) Camp Aide Training (Pt. 1) My Fairytale Dream Camp Aide (Performance) Training (Pt. 2) Lip Sync Camp Aide Competition Specialization Brain Game (Game Show) Scavenger Hunt

Survivor

Messtival Activities

Wizarding World of Sacajawea Out of this World

Presentation by a Mad Scientist Carnival

Cooking Camp

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Cake Creations

Cupcake Wars

Cake Creations

Cupcake Wars

Mini Sessions

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 sessions.

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 Week Ten August 24-28

Wednesday Day Trip

Wednesday Family Dinner

Three-Night One/Two Stay Day Sessions Yes Yes

Camden Aquarium

Presentation by Eyes On Wild Yes

Pirate Ship Visit by Jenkinson’s penguins

Yes

Ocean County Planetarium

Allaire State Park Visit by Six Flags animals

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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 Campers can explore their creativity in painting and drawing activities and classic camp crafts.

Before/After Care Convenient Before and After Care is available for all campers.

Before Care begins at 7:00 a.m. and After Care is offered until 6:00 pm. 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 looking for the families of turtles that call scenic Brindle Lake home.

Busing

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Bus transportation for three or more camp days is available for Camp Sacajawea from various locations throughout Monmouth and northern Ocean counties. Bus transportation is not prorated for partial weeks.

Campfire On Wednesday 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).

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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 will be provided the next day.

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.

Cook Out Camp cuisine is a culinary delight. Every Thursday, campers in basic camp units prepare meals in their units. Selections may include mac and cheese, spaghetti and the ever-popular pizza fondue.

Climbing Wall Reaching new heights can be taken literally on Sacajawea’s 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 Sacajawea 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 our swimming pool.

Play games with friends or swim on their own.

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

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

Roller Coaster Design

Racecar Design

Crane Design

Science of Happiness

Week Two

Buddy Camper

Outdoor Adventurer

Social Butterfly

Special Agent

Week Three

Outdoor Art Maker

Outdoor Art Creator

Outdoor Art Explorer

Outdoor Art Apprentice

Week Four

Board Game Designer

Making Games

Digital Game Design

Babysitter

Girl Scout Way

Girl Scout Way

Week Five

Good Neighbor Girl Scout Way

Week Six

Digital Game Design

Digital Game Design

Digital Game Design

Babysitter

Week Seven

Eco-Learner

Eco-Friend

Eco-Camper

Eco-Trek

Week Eight

Climbing Adventure

Climbing Adventure

Climbing Adventure

Climbing Adventure

Week Nine

Trail Adventure Trail Adventure

Trail Adventure

Trail Adventure

Week Ten

Space Science Explorer

Space Science Investigator

Space Science Researcher

Space Science Adventurer

Specialty Programs Cake Creation

Equestrian (New Location!)

Discover how to make, bake, fill, and Spend half a day at the stable, decorate cakes! Create a themed located minutes from camp showpiece cake to take home. (transportation provided).

Cupcake Wars

Professional staff will show all Learn how to bake creative, aspects of horsemanship, including professional-style cupcakes. Work proper horse care and how to ride. with a variety of flavors and Technology (New!) techniques to create themed Technology advances occur faster cupcakes. than ever before. We provide a solid Day Trips (New!)

foundation, letting campers get You spoke, we listened! We have hands-on as they make electronic added day trips to create additional circuits and program various devices, including robots. adventure for campers.

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.

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. Guard Start This training focuses on the foundations of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Tomorrow program. Instructors emphasize water safety, fitness, response, leadership and professionalism.

Girls must be able to swim 25 yards without becoming tired, breathless or stopping for breath.

Girls who complete the CPA program are eligible to be hired as camp staff when they turn 15 years old.

We’re Hiring!

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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 Sacajawea may be just the right fit for them! Working at Camp Sacajawea 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 horse and Guard Start programs. If you have questions during the registration process, call 732-751-2766. 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 be applied.

Refunds Complete refunds are available for all campers through May 1, 2020. A non-refundable $50 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, Fireflies) Four Day Mini-Camp Three Day Mini-Camp Two Day Mini-Camp One Day Mini-Camp Three-Night Stay Equestrian Cupcake Wars Cake Creation Technology CPA CPA Specialization Guard Start 10

Add-Ons $300/ $280* $280 $255 $195 $100 $395 $420 $330 $330 $330 $450 $125 $475

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Campfire­­ Campfire with Ovenight Wednesday Day Trip Family BBQ Full Week Busing Full Week Extended Care Daily Before Care Daily After Care

$45 $60 $75 $10 pp $80 $125 $15 $15

* No Camp on Friday, July 3

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

Camp Sacajawea 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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early registration savings & perks Free Gift

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 Sacajawea 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 Sacajawea.

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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.

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!

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.

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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.

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.

Pickle Ball Grades 4-5 • Program Activity Center $15 before Tuesday, April 28 Tuesday, May 12, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

It’s the newest, most exciting sport at the Jersey Shore! Girl Scout Juniors will learn the rules of Pickle Ball and play this paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

Pickle Ball Grades 4-5 • Program Activity Center • $15 before Thursday, April 30 Thursday, May 14, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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Archery Club Grades 2-12 • Program Activity Center • $5 monthly Thursday, May 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Ready, Set, Go Camping!

Grades K-1 • Camp Sacajawea • $15 by Friday, May 1 Friday, May 15, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Ready to try a camping taste test? Girls will cook delicious campfire stew over a propane stove. They will also compete in a sleeping bag relay race and practice tying some new knots. They will also learn how to put up a tent before decorating your own bandanna to take home.

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 Sacajawea • $10 Saturday, May 2, 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 Sacajawea 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/Sacajawea Register for any full week of camp, excluding equestrian, within 48 hours to save up to $100 on a fun-filled summer, plus receive a $5 per week trading post credit.

2020 Camp Open Houses Saturday, January 18 • 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Program Activity Center, Farmingdale Tuesday, February 18 • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Program Activity Center, Farmingdale Saturday, March 21 • 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Program Activity Center, Farmingdale Friday, April 24 • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Program Activity Center, Farmingdale Tuesday, May 19 • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Camp Sacajawea, Farmingdale

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