Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
Day ay and Evening ening Camps starting on page 29
Sleep Away Camps
Shoot for the Stars
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Financial Assistance Available
Dear Parent or Guardian: Summer and camp go together, and this year so do our brochures! We are combining our Sleep-Away Camp brochure (page 3) with our Day & Evening Camp brochure (page 29), so you will now find all the information you need in one book. There are two sections: REACH FOR THE SUN will help you find information on day & evening camps; SHOOT FOR THE STARS is where you will discover information about our sleep-away camps. Like Girl Scout camp—there is a lot of fun and adventure packed into this book! The Sleep-Away camp section starts on page three; there you will find information about our four fantastic camps nestled in the woods of Maryland and Virginia. Your daughter will not want to miss activities like swimming, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, crafts, archery and more. Traditional activities like cooking outdoors over an open fire, singing songs and making new friends are sure to make her summer memorable. We encourage you to register early as many of our camps fill up quickly. You can mail the application in this brochure or apply online at: www.register.gscnc.org/residentcamp and use the access code: summer. Our on-line registration site opens on January 12. Remember, register early. The Day & Evening camp section starts on page 29 and highlights each camp’s theme, so it is easy to pick the experience that captures your daughter’s interests. From treasure hunts to circus tricks, your daughter will find that no two days of camp are alike. To register your daughter in a day & evening camp, contact the camp volunteer listed in this brochure. Each of our camps are operated by our dedicated, well-trained camp staff and enthusiastic volunteers who work hard to make sure that all Girl Scout camps are safe while providing your daughter with opportunities to imagine, discover and lead. Girl Scout camps offer a variety of exciting activities that are certain to fit your daughter’s interests while enhancing her Girl Scout experience with new friends and adventures. For more information about Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital programs or activities visit our website at: www.gscnc.org. We look forward to providing a fantastic Girl Scout camp experience. Diane Tipton
President Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
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Singing Laughter Discovery Friends Challenge Course Adventure Horses Kayaking Archery Singing Games Financial Arts and Assistance Crafts Friends Swimming Memories Crafts Challenge Available ure O Leadership Canoeing Ropes Course Hiking Cooking Campfires Singing Discovery Friends 3 High Adventure Cooking Sewing Arts Team Building
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Sleep Away Camps Contents Important Dates ........................5 Helpful Phone Numbers .........6 General Information ................6 Parent Information Sessions .................................6 Open Houses ..............................6 Transportation ...........................6 Camp Facilities ...........................7 Living Units .................................7 Meals .............................................7 Camp Winona .............................8 Junior Counselor .................... 11 Camp Potomac Woods......... 12 Camp May Flather.................. 16 Camp Coles Trip ...................... 19 Schedule-at-a-Glance ...............22 Registration Information ....................... 24 How to Apply Online ............ 24 Financial Assistance .............. 24 Placement Confirmation ....... 25 How to Apply by Mail ........... 25 Waitlist Notification............... 25 How to Apply with a Friend .................................. 25 Girls with Special Needs ........ 25 Payment Information ........... 26 Cancellations and Refunds ............................... 26 Program Cancellation............. 26 How to Apply after March 5..................... 26 Additional Weeks at Camp ................................ 26 Non-Girl Scouts....................... 26 Camp Policies .......................... 26 Health History/ Physical Exam ................... 26 Weekend Accommodations............ 26 Visitors ....................................... 26 Camp Behavior ....................... 26 Camp Application Form ....... 27 Financial Assistance Form..................................... 28
Campamento Fuera de Casa Cuando su hija desempaque sus pertenencias en su caseta de acampar, ella estará encaminándose a uno de los mejores momentos de su vida. Ella guardará buenos recuerdos de las canciones aprendidas y de las galletas hechas alrededor de la fogata, de lo mucho que disfrutó comiendo junto a sus amigas, las caminatas y de la creatividad de sus manualidades. Una experiencia extraordinaria espera por las niñas cuando duermen lejos de casa en uno de nuestros campamentos. Nuestra meta es proveer un ambiente seguro donde su hija gane nuevas experiencias, confianza en sí misma y amistades, mientras a la misma vez ella se divierte y crea memorias inolvidables. ¡Esperamos poder ayudarle a su hija a descubrir la magia de nuestros campamentos! Si tiene preguntas o si desea recibir la información de los campamentos donde las niñas duermen fuera de casa en español, por favor comuníquese con Gustavo Martínez 202.237.1670 Ext. 253 gmartinez@gscnc.org.
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
Ayuda Financiera Disponible
New This Year! Program categories are based on the grade your daughter is COMPLETING this year.
When your daughter unpacks her belongings and settles into her tent or glen shelter, she will be headed for the time of her life! Memories are sure to be made roasting marshmallows around a campfire, singing songs, enjoying meals in the dining hall with lots of friends, hiking trails, splashing in the pool or creek, testing mind and body in a rigorous challenge course, or getting creative with crafts. An extraordinary experience awaits girls when they gather at sleep away camp.
Our goal is to provide a safe environment where your daughter can gain skills, confidence and friendships as she has fun and creates lasting memories. We’re looking forward to helping your daughter discover the magic of sleep-away camp!
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Let’s Get Started!
1. Choose a Camp We have four camps to choose from—each with its own unique features. Camp descriptions and quick facts appear at the beginning of each section.
2. Choose your Programs and Dates • •
Programs fill quickly, so have your daughter select up to six of her favorites to help increase her chance of placement. Use the Schedule-at-a-Glance on page 22 for a quick view of all programs.
3. Apply to Camp • • • • • •
Applications are accepted online or by mail beginning on January 12, 2009. Registration information appears on page 24. Deadline for lottery placement is 12:00 PM on March 2, 2009. At this time, applicants are randomly selected and placed in camp programs. All remaining open spaces are first come, first served beginning March 5, 2009. Interested in going to camp with a friend? You can link your registration with a buddy’s to get placed together in the same program at the same time! See page 25. Apply for Financial Assistance (Camperships), if needed, at the time of application. Funds are available to make camping available to all Girl Scouts regardless of economic situations. See page 24.
Important Dates 2009 January 12
March 2 by 12:00 pm
April 25
Online registration begins.
Last day for electronic applications for lottery placement.
Camp May Flather Open House, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
February 7 Parent Information Session at Camp Potomac Woods, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
March 3
April 26
Confirmations mailed and sent electronically.
Camp Potomac Woods Open House, 12:00 to 4:00 PM
February 23
March 5
Postmark deadline for mailed applications for lottery placement.
Registration opens for waitlisted campers and those who missed the first round of placements. Placements in this round are first come, first served. Girls may also register for additional weeks at this time.
Camp Winona Open House 12:00 to 4:00 PM
April 19
Final payment and health forms due for all campers.
March 1 Parent Information Session at Camp Winona, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Camp Coles Trip Open House, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
May 3
May 15
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General Information Need Help? 202-237-1670 or 1-800-523-7898
Parent Information Session Parent information sessions are geared toward parents who have never sent their daughter to a GSCNC sleepaway camp and have questions that they would like addressed PRIOR TO REGISTERING their daughter for camp. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the Camp Directors and learn more about our programs, facilities and staff at all four of our camps. Since lottery placement in camp is NOT first come, first served, you can wait to attend one of these sessions before applying to camp.
Locations and Times Saturday, February 7, 2009, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Camp Potomac Woods, Leesburg, VA Sunday, March 1, 2009, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Camp Winona, Hughesville, MD
Planning to Attend? Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to rescampinfo@ gscnc.org. We will send directions to those who RSVP. If you do not have internet access, please contact Gustavo Martinez at ext. 253.
Inclement Weather Plan Please call the council office, ext. 208. Updates will also be published online at www.gscnc.org/camping.html. The website and voice-mail recording will be updated within 24 hours of the event. It is very important to check the recording prior to leaving your home for any updates.
Open House Held rain or shine. You’ll have the chance to tour the facilities, meet some of the staff and ask questions. Feel free to bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy in our wonderful camp setting. Pets and smoking are not permitted on camp property. For Open House dates, please see Important Dates on page 5. Directions will be sent with your Parent Information Packet. Dress comfortNo preferential ably for walking placement at any in the outdoors. Girl Scout camp is given to Unlike the Parent daughters of volunteers, leaders, Information Sesstaff or any other groups associated sions, Open Houses with GSCNC. While we are grateful are designed with to our volunteers, it is important to the camper in mind. ensure that the Girl Scout camp experience is available equitably to every girl who seeks it.
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For technical questions regarding the online application process, e-mail helpdesk@gscnc. org or call the council at ext. 228. For questions about: Bus/Transportation Final Payment Health/Physical Exam Form Placement Refunds Transfers Waiting list Camp Winona Gustavo Martinez at ext. 253 or gmartinez@gscnc.org Camp Potomac Woods Lucy Coley at ext. 295 or lcoley@gscnc.org Camp May Flather Erin Harvey at ext. 269 or eharvey@gscnc.org Camp Coles Trip Pat Gladden at ext. 281 or pgladden@gscnc.org Si necesita ayuda en espanol: Por favor contactar Gustavo Martinez en la extension 253 o gmartinez@gscnc.org About campers’ special needs: Denise Viau, Camping Services Manager, at ext. 208 or dviau@gscnc.org
For what to bring to camp, general program questions, and summer employment opportunities: Celia Overby, Camping Specialist, at ext. 205 or coverby@gscnc.org OR Jacqueline Walsh, Camping Specialist, at ext. 209 or jwalsh@gscnc.org Communicating with GSCNC We rely heavily on e-mail communication. If you apply via the internet your placement confirmation will be sent electronically. It is important that you set your computer to accept GSCNC as a trusted site by following the steps below. Setting GSCNC as a Trusted Site 1. In an Internet Explorer browser (or another browser), go to the Tools Menu 2. Click on Internet Options 3. In the window that opens, click on the Security Tab 4. Click on Trusted Sites below the green check mark to highlight it and then click on the Sites button 5. Type https://www.gscnc. org under where it says Add this website to the zone 6. Click Add 7. Click Close 8. Click OK 9. Try to log into the site again
Transportation Camp begins on the bus! This is a low-cost, highly beneficial way for your camper to bond with other girls in her unit right from the start. Girls travel by chartered bus for a reasonable fee. Once your daughter has been placed in a program, you will receive a Parent Information Packet containing information about the bus stop, times of departure and arrival, check-in/check-out times at camp, and bus drop off/pick up times. Parents may also drive their campers to and from sleep-away camp.
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
Living Units Each unit accommodates 12–24 campers and consists of a unit house or shelter, latrines or flush toilets (depending on camp), washstand or sinks (depending on camp), fire circle and screened glen shelters or platform tents. Each tent or glen shelter contains cots with mattresses, mosquito netting and nightstands for four to six girls. Counselors are housed in a separate shelter in the unit. Most units do not have electricity. At night, the campers use their personal flashlights to find their way, and lanterns mark the location of the latrine, washstand and staff shelter. Girls are assigned to living units by age and program. They may share a tent or shelter with one friend as long as they are signed up as buddies for the same program and session. For more information on registering with a buddy, see page 25.
Meals Food service professionals prepare all meals except for cookouts. Campers are given an opportunity to plan a menu and cook outdoors or have a picnic at least once during their stay. Our food service staff can meet most special dietary needs. If your camper has special dietary needs, please specify this in writing on her health form. Vegetarian alternatives are available at every meal. For more information prior to registering, you may also contact Denise Viau, Camping Services Manager, at ext. 208 or dviau@gscnc.org.
A glen shelter is a wooden structure with four screened sides, a wooden roof and a wooden floor. The canvas curtains can be closed in inclement weather. Glen shelters can be found at all four camps.
Camp Staff Staff members are carefully selected from applicants throughout the United States and around the world. They are chosen for the maturity, program skills, and experience and are required to attend an intensive pre-camp training session given by GSCNC. Staff members are 18 years of age or older. A Health Manager is in residence at the health center. Specially trained staff members direct the pool, waterfront, challenge course, and other specialty areas.
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Camp Facilities
Additional Facilities Facilities also include a dining hall and kitchen, camp office, health center, arts and crafts building, trading post (camp store), and central shower house. Winona, Potomac Woods and May Flather have swimming pools, while Coles Trip has river access.
Platform tents have wooden floors with a large canvas tent over a wooden frame. There is an extra roof tarp over the top of the tent. There are platform tent units at May Flather and Coles Trip.
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Camp Winona A New World to Discover At Camp Winona girls have a new beautiful setting to discover with many brand new facilities! In its second year as a sleep-away camp, Camp Winona is a popular place for first-time campers and offers programming for girls who have finished grades K–11. Programs range from four days to one week and may focus on a specific interest, but all girls can participate in general camp activities like swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, campfires with s’mores, and more.
For Girls Only! Girls Completing Grades K–11 Session 4A, July 12–15 OR Session 4B, July 15–18
For Girls Completing Grades K–2
Fee: $165 Non-Girl Scout Fee: $240 Adults over the age of 18: $100
Mini Explorer
Does your mom, aunt or female friend over 18 want to go to camp with you? Maybe you’ll want to bring a friend along, too? Then this is the program for you! Every morning, you will pick out activities you want to try—then participate in activities with everyone in the afternoon. Try out kayaking on the pond, splashing at the pool, creating arts and crafts, hiking around camp and more! Each adult may register up to three girls to attend the program with her. Girls must have completed grades K–11. Adults will stay in a cabin with the girls they register with and may share this cabin with one or two other camper/adult groups. Camp staff will stay in a separate cabin within the unit. Adults are responsible for the supervision of the girls they attend camp with. All girls who attend will need to adhere to camp guidelines at all times.
Registration: A link to the separate For Girls Only! registration can be found on the Resident Camp Registration Site. This online registration is different than registration for our other sleep-away camp programs, as information will need to be collected for multiple people. To receive an application in the mail, contact Gustavo Martinez at gmartinez@gscnc.org or ext. 253. Applications must be received by 12:00 PM on March 2, 2009 to be considered in the first round of placements. Placement will be done by a random selection of all applications received by this time and applicants will be notified by email of their status on March 3. If you are interested in applying for the program after March 2, contact Gustavo Marinez as indicated above to see if space is still available in the program.
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Camp Facts: 178 Acres near Hughesville, MD Dining Hall Zero Entry Swimming Pool Shower House Arts and Crafts Center Health Center Six Screened Glen Shelter Units Washstand and Flush Toilets in Every Unit Lake for Canoeing, Kayaking and Exploring Staff members live in separate quarters within each unit.
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
Grades K to 2 Join this mini-session and spend three fun-filled days at camp! Swim in the pool, hike the trails, look for animals around the pond and enjoy arts and crafts. At the end of your stay, you’ll have new friends and great memories! Fee: $165, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $240 SESSION
DATE
3A 3B 6A 6B
July 5–8 July 8–11 July 26–29 July 29–August 1
CODE
WME-3A WME-3B WME-6A WME-6B
Got Camp? Grades 1 to 2 Are you ready to spend a full week at camp? If so, this is the program for you! Cook over a campfire, work on crafts, explore the pond and hike around camp. You’ll find everything at camp is fun! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
3A 5A 7A
July 5–11 July 19–25 August 2–8
CODE
WGC-3A WGC-5A WGC-7A
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New This Year!
Fish Tails and Scales Grades 1 to 2 Pool time, water games and exploring the pond await you at camp! You’ll make fish prints using plastic molds at arts and crafts, hike around the water’s edge and cook over a campfire. End your week paddling around the pond in a canoe with your counselors.
Program categories are based on the grade your daughter is COMPLETING this year.
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 7A
June 28–July 4 August 2–8
CODE
WFS-2A WFS-7A
Ooze and Goo NEW Grades 1 to 2 Are you into ooze and goo? Can you make bubbles bigger than yourself? Have you ever made crystals you can eat? You will have fun all week with wacky and weird science experiments and even make your own floam—while still having plenty of time to enjoy other parts of camp!
Moonlight Mania
For Girls Completing Grades 3–5
Grades 3 to 5
Summer Blast Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
5A
July 19–25
CODE
WOG-5A
Winona Enchanted NEW Grades 1 to 2 Discover the fairytale forest located within Camp Winona! Build a gingerbread house with your group, make a fairytale friend come to life, and discover the Winona fairies. You will have an enchanted time with your new friends and still enjoy swimming, canoeing, and much more! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 6A
June 28–July 4 July 26–August 1
CODE
WWE-2A WWE-6A
“My daughter had a great time and said she’d love to be there all six weeks of her summer vacation.” —Parent of camper
Grades 3 to 5 Are you ready to have a blast this summer, but not ready to spend a whole week away from home? How about a half-week at camp? Have fun as you swim in the pool, hike around camp, cook out over a campfire, enjoy arts and crafts, and make new friends! Fee: $165, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $240 SESSION
DATE
3A 3B 6A 6B
July 5–8 July 8–11 July 26–29 July 29–August 1
CODE
WSB-3A WSB-3B WSB-6A WSB-6B
Wild About Green! NEW Grades 3 to 5 Come learn about the greener side of things at Winona! Discover what lies beneath the surface of the pond and what lives in and around the trees. Plant some native trees around the camp, use the sun to bake cookies, and build a basket out of recycled materials. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
3A 7A
July 5–11 August 2–8
CODE
WWG-3A WWG-7A
Why not sleep in and stay up late? You’ll spend your afternoons kayaking, swimming, and trying arts and crafts—then explore the night sky and see what the evening has to offer. From late-night snacks to trust hikes in the dark, you’ll make camp come alive at night! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 3A 5A 6A 7A
June 28–July 4 July 5–11 July 19–25 July 26–August 1 August 2–8
CODE
WMM-2A WMM-3A WMM-5A WMM-6A WMM-7A
Watered Down Grades 3 to 5 Love the water? Canoeing, kayaking and swimming are what this week is all about! Spend time at Trefoil Pond improving your boating skills, heading to the pool and splashing about, and trying out some water games. Then see what Winona is all about on dry land! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 5A 6A 7A
June 28–July 4 July 19–25 July 26–August 1 August 2–8
CODE
WWD-2A WWD-5A WWD-6A WWD-7A
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Camp Winona continued Art Smart Grades 3 to 5 Discover the artist within! During this creative week, you’ll discover many new crafts. Try your hand at wood working, pottery, or sculpting—and build a kiln! You’ll also enjoy the old favorites like gimp and candles. At the end of the week, open your art gallery to the rest of the camp! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 5A
June 28–July 4 July 19–25
CODE
WAS-2A WAS-5A
Financial Assistance Available
City Slickers Grades 3 to 5 Wait ‘til you see what we have in store for you this week! Spend time at the camp “drive in” movies, painting your nails, having a dance party with karaoke, and relaxing at the pool. This week will be jampacked with fun!
Take Charge
For Girls Completing Grades 6–11
Grades 7 to 9
Build It Grades 6 to 8
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
3A 5A 7A
July 5–11 July 19–25 August 2–8
CODE
WCS-3A WCS-5A WCS-7A
Legends ‘n Lore NEW Grades 3 to 5 Spend the week learning about legends and lore of the area! Build a teepee in the middle of camp, make a pair of moccasins and weave a dream catcher. Then take a hike down fossil creek and discover some arrowheads! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 6A
June 28–July 4 July 26–August 1
CODE
WLL-2A WLL-6A
Want to leave your mark at Camp Winona? Then why not help us hammer some nails at camp! The week will start with an exciting day of teambuilding activities—then you’ll learn about working with tools and decide on a project to complete alongside camp staff. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A
June 28–July 4
CODE
WBI-2A
Culinary Creations NEW Grades 6 to 8 Become a star chef at Winona! Learn everything from cooking over an open fire to cooking in the camp kitchen. Make your own chef’s hat and apron before beginning your culinary adventure. Help prepare dinner one night for the whole camp—from appetizers to dessert! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
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SESSION
DATE
3A
July 5–11
CODE
WCC-3A
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
Discover your leadership potential! Have you thought about being a camp counselor? Enhance your skills in communication and group dynamics, learn from observing counselors, and then lead activities with campers. Earn your Program Aid pin! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
5A 7A
July 19–25 August 2–8
CODE
WTC-5A WTC-7A
Venture Out Grades 7 to 11 Spend your days outside of camp visiting local Southern Maryland— decide with your group where you would like to go! Check out an archeological dig site, explore an old ship, or hear some spooky legends. Back at camp, you’ll be able to relax in the pool or chat around a campfire. Fee: $300, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $375 SESSION
DATE
6A
July 26–August 1
CODE
WVO-6A
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Junior Counselor (JC) Grade 11 The Junior Counselor program is for girls who have already completed the CIT program and would like to further enhance their leadership skills by learning what it’s like to be a camp counselor! JCs must leave camp on Saturday breaks; bus transportation is available at no cost. Girls who completed the CIT program during summer 2008 and have completed 10th grade may also apply for the Junior Counselor program. Information and an application can be downloaded from the sleep-away camp registration site under Important Downloads. Applications must be received by 12:00 PM on March 3, 2009 in order to be considered in the first round of placements. If space is available, girls may apply after March 3. If you would like an application to be mailed to you, please contact Gustavo Martinez at gmartinez@ gscnc.org or ext. 253. All Junior Counselor applicants will be interviewed and space is limited. Placement in the program is based on experience and is at the discretion of the Camp Director. Girls will receive a stipend for being a Junior Counselor.
Winona Sessions 4–7 (4 weeks), July 12–August 8
Potomac Woods Sessions 1–4 (4 weeks), June 21–July 18 Session 5–8 (4 weeks), July 19–August 15
May Flather Sessions 1–4 (4 weeks), June 21–July 18 Sessions 5–8 (4 weeks), July 19–August 15
Coles Trip Sessions 2–4 (3 weeks), June 28–July 18 Sessions 5–7 (3 weeks), July 19–August 8
“There was a lot of humor and the counselors were goofy and it was just really, really fun.” —Camper
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Camp Potomac Woods Begin a Lifetime of Memories
Camp Facts:
From swimming to hiking to singing and eating s’mores, only a girl’s imagination will limit what she can do at Potomac Woods. She might go to camp with an old friend, but she will leave with many new ones! This is a popular place for first-time and seasoned campers and offers programming for girls who have finished grades K–11. Programs range from four days to one week and focus on a specific interest, but all girls can participate in general camp activities like swimming, crafts, cookouts and more. This camp is so diverse—with woods, marshlands, a riverbank and open fields—making it the ideal spot for a Girl Scout camping adventure! Junior and Teen Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to visit the archery range, where staff certified in archery instruction will lead the activity. All girls will have the opportunity to walk the Phillip Sutton Riverwalk and explore the new nature activities.
101 Acres near Leesburg, VA Modern Dining Hall Swimming Pool Archery Range Arts and Crafts Center Shower Houses Health Center Nine Screened Glen Shelter Units Unit Houses and Picnic Shelters Washstand and Latrines in Every Unit Staff members live in separate quarters within each unit.
For Girls Completing Grades K–2
Artists NEW Grades 1 to 2 Do you love being creative and learning new craft ideas? Why not spend a week exploring all camp has to offer- and enjoy tie-dye, friendship bracelets, painting and more! The possibilities are endless.
Short Stuff Grades K to 2 Join this mini-session and spend a half week sampling all the fun that camp has to offer! You’ll learn songs, play games, swim in the pool, hike around camp and make new friends.
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
Fee: $165, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $240 SESSION
DATE
1A 1B 2A 2B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 8A
June 21–24 June 24–27 June 28–July 1 July 1–4 July 12–15 July 15–18 July 19–22 July 22–25 July 26–29 July 29–August 1 August 9–12
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DATE
July 5–11 July 26–August 1
CODE
PAR-3A PAR-6A
Dolphins NEW
CODE
PSS-1A PSS-1B PSS-2A PSS-2B PSS-4A PSS-4B PSS-5A PSS-5B PSS-6A PSS-6B PSS-8A
SESSION
3A 6A
Explorers
Grades 1 to 2
Grades 1 to 2 Cook on a campfire, roast marshmallows, hike around camp, explore nature and work on craft projects. When you spend a week with us, you’ll discover that everything at camp is fun!
Some of the best days in the summer are spent in the water! With floating lunches, water games, creek hikes and more, you’re sure to get plenty of water time. You’ll still get the chance to experience camp on dry land, too!
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
SESSION
DATE
1A 2A 5A 6A
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 19–25 July 26–August 1
CODE
PEX-1A PEX-2A PEX-5A PEX-6A
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
SESSION
DATE
3A 4A 7A 8A
July 5–11 July 12–18 August 2–8 August 9–15
CODE
PDO-3A PDO-4A PDO-7A PDO-8A
Grades 1 to 2 Pack your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal and get ready to experience all the fun camp has to offer! You’ll enjoy campfires, songs, games and more- and make something for your teddy bear to wear in arts and crafts! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
CODE
3A
July 5–11
PTM-3A
7A
August 2–8
PTM-7A
For Girls Completing Grades 3–6 Camper Sampler Grades 3 to 5 Are you wondering what camp is all about? Sample what camp has to offer in this half-week program. Learn new songs, swim in the pool, hike around camp, play games, make arts and crafts and meet new friends! Fee: $165, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $240 SESSION
DATE
1A 1B 4A 4B 7A 7B 8A 8B
June 21–24 June 24–27 July 12–15 July 15–18 August 2–5 August 5–8 August 9–12 August 12–15
enjoy a dance party, make-yourown sundaes, a move night, facials, painting your nails with friends and more. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 5–11 July 12–18 July 19–25 July 26–August 1 August 2–8 August 9–15
CODE
PSP-1A PSP-2A PSP-3A PSP-4A PSP-5A PSP-6A PSP-7A PSP-8A
Sports Sampler NEW
Grades 3 to 5 Want to learn some new great craft ideas and spend time on some of the old favorites? Enjoy tie-dye, friendship bracelets, painting and more. At the end of the week, you’ll host your own art gallery for the whole camp to enjoy! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 5A
June 28–July 4 July 19–25
CODE
PHO-2A PHO-5A
Dance & Drama NEW
Fun Factor
Grades 3 to 5
Spend your week in the great outdoors! You’ll learn different ways to cook over a campfire and campout in pop-up tents. Enjoy challenge games and activities with your new friends, have fun exploring the new Phillip Sutton Riverwalk, and our newest activity- catch and release fishing!
Grades 3 to 5
Girls can choose to learn new dance moves from a professional dance teacher, perform a play on stage for the entire camp, or both! You’ll have fun creating scenery, costumes and a performance for Celebration Night. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
3A 8A
July 5–11 August 9–15
CODE
PDD-3A PDD-8A
CODE
PCS-1A PCS-1B PCS-4A PCS-4B PCS-7A PCS-7B PCS-8A PCS-8B
Hands-On
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Teddy & Me NEW
New This Year! Program categories are based on the grade your daughter is COMPLETING this year.
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 3A 4A 6A 7A 8A
June 21–27 July 5–11 July 12–18 July 26–August 1 August 2–8 August 9–15
CODE
PFF-1A PFF-3A PFF-4A PFF-6A PFF-7A PFF-8A
Grades 3 to 5 Our sports field is a great place to run wild! Try lots of fun sports from swimming and soccer to volleyball and archery! There will be plenty of time for campfires, hiking, arts and crafts, songs and more. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 5A
June 28–July 4 July 19–25
CODE
PSO-2A PSO-5A
Slumber Party Grades 3 to 5 Camp is just one big slumber party, right? You can stay up late, sleep in and make new friends! You’ll
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Camp Potomac Woods continued
All programs include swimming, hiking, crafts, campfires and more
Pony Tails Grades 3 to 5
Swimtastic NEW Grades 3 to 5 Are you excited for the chance to cool off at camp this summer? Swim in the pool, play water games, have floating lunches, explore the creek and more! You’ll still get the chance to experience camp on dry land, too! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 5A 6A
June 21–27 July 19–25 July 26–August 1
CODE
PST-1A PST-5A PST-6A
Shutterbugs NEW Get a unique angle on camp as you focus on capturing memories on film and learn the basics of photography. Have fun sharing your photos with friends and making a camp scrapbook! Disposable cameras will be provided. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
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SESSION
DATE
July 12–18 August 2–8
Fee: $475, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $550 SESSION
DATE
1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 5–11 July 12–18 July 19–25 July 26–August 1 August 2–8 August 9–15
CODE
PPT-1A PPT-2A PPT-3A PPT-4A PPT-5A PPT-6A PPT-7A PPT-8A
Jr. Scuba NEW
Grades 3 to 5
4A 7A
If you love horses, your equestrian adventure awaits! Travel each day to nearby Lucia Farms where you will learn to ride, groom, saddle and care for horses! Bus transportation is approximately 30 minutes each way. Special boots are required.
CODE
PSB-4A PSB-7A
Grades 4 to 6 Learn all about scuba gear, basic scuba skills and try out scuba diving and snorkeling in the pool! A certified scuba instructor will walk you through your first experience underwater and introduce you to a whole new world. Girls must be at least 10 years old by June 28, 2009. Fee: $300, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $375 SESSION
DATE
2A
June 28–July 4
CODE
PJS-2A
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
For Girls Completing Grades 6–11 Camp Rules! NEW Grades 6 to 8 Become an experienced camper as you spend a week with us enjoying the great outdoors. Learn different campfire cooking techniques and pitch a tent for an overnight under the stars. Round it out with a camp service project—trail blazing or painting a lodge! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 6A
June 21–27 July 26–August 1
CODE
PCR-1A PCR-6A
“Thank you for all the support and wonderful experiences!” —Parent of camper
Midnight Madness
Grades 6 to 8
Grades 7 to 11
Could you take a roll of duct tape and make fabulous things? Try out a wallet, belt, bracelet, and more! Have a design challenge and show off your style at a fashion show on stage in front of the whole camp at Celebration Night!
Why not sleep in and stay up late? Spend the day exploring your individuality through journaling, yoga and other elements of self-expression, then explore the night sky and see what the evening has to offer! From late night snacks to stargazing, you’ll make camp come alive at night!
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
4A 8A
July 12–18 August 9–15
CODE
PRR-4A PRR-8A
Take Charge Discover your leadership potential by working with younger campers! You’ll get a taste of what it’s like to be a CIT. Enjoy learning to lead songs, games and other camp activities while completing First Aid training and earning your Program Aid pin.
DATE
July 5–11 July 19–25
DATE
June 28–July 4 August 2–8
CODE
PMM-2A PMM-7A
CODE
PTC-3A PTC-5A
Fee: $300, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $375 SESSION
DATE
3A
July 5–11
Grades 10 to 11 The CIT program at Camp Potomac Woods is a leadership opportunity for teens who wish to experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting. Girls will learn to teach outdoor camping skills and work with younger campers in a variety of programs, as well as complete First Aid training and earn their CIT pin. CITs must leave camp on Saturday breaks. Bus transportation is available. Fee: $430, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $505
Grades 7 to 11 Spend time at camp learning about bike etiquette and safety—then you’ll hit the C&O and W&OD trails! At the end of the day, pitch your tents for an overnight and relax before gearing up for the next day. Girls must bring a bike helmet and bike with at least five speeds in good condition. Girls must transport their own bike to camp.
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
SESSION
2A 7A
Hot Wheels NEW
Grades 7 to 9
3A 5A
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
Counselor in Training (CIT)
CODE
PHW-3A
SESSION
DATE
1–4 5–8
June 21–July 18 July 19–August 15
CODE
Sleep Away Camps 2009
Runway Remix
PCI-1A PCI-5A
Junior Counselor (JC) Grade 11 For more information on the Junior Counselor program, see page 11.
Financial Assistance Available
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Camp May Flather Reach New Heights
Camp Facts: 45 Acres in Mt. Solon, VA Historic Stone Lodge Dining Hall Swimming Pool Shower House Challenge Course 28-Foot Climbing Tower Arts and Crafts Center Health Center Two Screened Glen Shelter Units Four Platform Tent Units Unit Houses and Picnic Shelters Washstand and Latrines in Every Unit Staff members live in separate quarters within each unit.
An adventure awaits you, whether it is waking up to the mountain air, splashing around in the pool with a new friend or savoring the thrill of our challenge course. You’ll be sure to test your limits at every turn. Set in the beautiful George Washington National Forest, May Flather blends traditional camp activities with modern-day challenges. Girls finishing grades 3–11 can propel themselves to new limits in a setting of natural wonders. The historic Stone Lodge, one of the camp’s original structures, is the perfect place for a girl to express herself creatively with arts and crafts. A challenge course helps girls work as a team, build confidence and gain problemsolving skills. Highly trained staff members supervise all adventurebased activities. All girls can participate in the challenge course, climbing wall, hiking, swimming, creek walking and cookouts.
Wild About Water
For Girls Completing Grades 3–5
Grades 3–5
Outdoor Adventurers Grades 3–5 Face a new challenge each day— on the challenge course, climbing tower, and canoeing on the lake! Learn to pack and backpack and take a primitive overnight to see if you can survive using little from the modern world! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 2A 4A 6A 8A
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 12–18 July 26–August 1 August 9–15
CODE
MOA-1A MOA-2A MOA-4A MOA-6A MOA-8A
Cool off this summer while still enjoying May Flather’s other challenging activities! Go swimming and canoeing, then experience new ways to enjoy the pool—from snorkeling to floating lunches to polar bear and twilight swims. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 2A 3A 7A 8A
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 5–11 August 2–8 August 9–15
CODE
MWA-1A MWA-2A MWA-3A MWA-7A MWA-8A
Art du Jour Explore your creative side as you create an art project each day! Make clay pots, jewelry, sculpture, mosaic, duct tape wallets, and more! You’ll even get the chance to turn a plain white T-shirt into the latest fashion trend. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
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DATE
5A 6A
July 19–25 July 26–August 1
Grades 3–5 Spend the week exploring all May Flather has to offer. Test your limits at the challenge course, on the rock wall, or at the archery range. Try out arts and crafts and take a hike in the forest and along the river. The sky is the limit! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
1A 5A 7A
June 21–27 July 19–25 August 2–8
CODE
MEX-1A MEX-5A MEX-7A
Girl Power
Grades 3–5
SESSION
CMF Explorers
CODE
MAJ-5A MAJ-6A
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
Grades 3–5 Begin with some group initiatives and then choose from a menu of activities to create the camp program that YOU want. Dance, sports and games, crafts, archery, yoga, nature activities, canoeing and more await your power! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
3A 7A 8A
July 5–11 August 2–8 August 9–15
CODE
MGP-3A MGP-7A MGP-8A
Camp Fabulous
Grades 3–5
Grades 5–8
You will be transported each day to Hunters Edge Farm, where you’ll learn to ride, groom, saddle and care for horses. Girls are scheduled to ride at least one hour each day, weather permitting. Parents will be required to sign a waiver for their daughter to participate. Special boots are required.
Are you fabulous? Swim, play games, and hang out with your friends. Take some time to de-stress by treating yourself to facials and trying out different shades of nail polish. And how about sleeping in a few days and enjoying brunch instead?
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Saddle Up
Financial Assistance Available
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 Fee: $450, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $525 SESSION
DATE
2A 4A 6A 7A
June 28–July 4 July 12–18 July 26–August 1 August 2–8
CODE
MSU-2A MSU-4A MSU-6A MSU-7A
For Girls Completing Grades 5–8
Climb and rappel our rock wall by day and experience blackness darker than night as you explore a wild cave. Archery, canoeing, the challenge course and hiking are some of the options to help you round out challenging Action Adventure. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 1A 3A 4A 8A
June 21–27 July 5–11 July 12–18 August 9–15
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 5–11 July 12–18 July 19–25 July 26–August 1 August 9–15
CODE
MFB-1A MFB-2A MFB-3A MFB-4A MFB-5A MFB-6A MFB-8A
Grades 5–8
Grades 5–8
DATE
DATE
CMF Rangers
Action Adventure
SESSION
SESSION
1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 8A
CODE
MAA-1A MAA-3A MAA-4A MAA-8A
Ever wonder what you would do if you were stranded in the woods? Learn different basic survival skills including acquiring food, water and shelter—then put them to the test during a three-day primitive backpacking and campout trip. Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
4A 6A 7A
July 12–18 July 26–August 1 August 2–8
CODE
MRG-4A MRG-6A MRG-7A
For Girls Completing Grades 6–9
Paddle and Trails
Free Wheelin’
Grades 5–8
Grades 6–9
Combine backpacking and canoeing for what’s sure to be an adventure! Brush up on your outdoor skills and head out for two challenges—a day-long canoe adventure and a backpacking trip to North River.
Gear up for a two-day bike trip on the scenic trails of the George Washington National Forest! Spend
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 8A
June 28–July 4 August 9–15
CODE
MAP-2A MAP-8A
the rest of the week enjoying the challenge activities May Flather has to offer. Bikes and helmets provided.
“She enjoyed and was enriched by both the offsite horseback riding and the other camp activities.”
Fee: $375, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $450 SESSION
DATE
3A 5A
July 12–18 July 19–25
CODE
MFW-3A MFW-5A
Wranglers Grades 6–9 You will be transported each day to Hunters Edge Farm, where you’ll increase your knowledge about riding, grooming, saddle and care for horses. Girls are scheduled to ride at least one hour each day, weather permitting. Parents will be required to sign a waiver for their daughter to participate. Special boots are required. Fee: $450, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $525 SESSION
DATE
1A 3A 5A 8A
June 21–27 July 5–11 July 19–25 August 9–15
CODE
MWR-1A MWR-3A MWR-5A MWR-8A
—Parent of camper
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Grades 10–11
Art Gallery
Off the Beaten Path
Grades 6–9
*2 Weeks* Grades 7–11
Here’s your chance to have tons of different kinds of art materials at your fingertips! Work with our specialists to try everything from mosaics to clay to weaving on our looms. At the end of the week, show it off at your very own allcamp art gallery!
Enhance your camping and backpacking skills before you set off on the trail. Start with a two-day backpacking trip to improve your skills and then you’ll be off on the trail for a four-day trip in the Shenandoah National Park! Fee: $500, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $575
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
SESSION
DATE
SESSION
DATE
6–7
July 26–August 8
1A 2A 3A 4A
June 21–27 June 28–July 4 July 5–11 July 12–18
CODE
MAG-1A MAG-2A MAG-3A MAG-4A
For Girls Completing Grades 7–11 Rocks and Ropes *2 Weeks* Grades 7–11 It’s all about climbing and caving in this two-week adventure! Review your skills on our climbing tower before heading out to a natural rock climbing site for BIG adventure. Then try a local and longer, more challenging cave!
*2 Weeks* Grades 7–11 Calling all designers! Do you enjoy making your own clothes or jewelry—or would you be interested in learning how to weave with beads or redesign T-shirts? Be ready for exciting design challenges while having all of our arts and crafts opportunities at your fingertips! **Campers will enjoy a fantastic 4th of July weekend celebration with a trip to see fireworks!** Fee: $500, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $575 SESSION
DATE
2–3
June 28–July 11
Turf ‘n Surf
SESSION
DATE
*2 Weeks* Grades 7–11
4–5 6–7
July 12–25 July 26–August 8
CODE
MRR-4A MRR-6A
*2 Weeks* Grades 7–11 Grab your PFD and paddle and head to the lake to brush up on your canoeing skills. When you’re comfortable, your group will head for a fast-paced trip down the river! Not enough? We’ll end with a whitewater rafting trip. Fee: $550, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $625 SESSION
DATE
4–5
July 12–25
CODE
MOP-6A
Designer’s Studio
Fee: $550, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $625
River Runners
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Counselor in Training (CIT)
CODE
MDS-2A
Spend your first week at May Flather working on teambuilding skills on the challenge course, scaling the climbing tower and exploring a dark cave. On Sunday, you’ll pack up and travel to Coles Trip, where you’ll kayak, learn to rig and navigate a sailboat, and windsurf! NOTE: Girls will begin camp at May Flather on June 28 and end at Coles Trip on July 11. Bus transportation is encouraged. **Campers will enjoy a fantastic 4th of July weekend celebration with a trip to see fireworks!**
CODE
MRI-4A
Fee: $500, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $575 SESSION
DATE
2–3
June 28–July 11
CODE
MTS-2A
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
The CIT program at May Flather is a leadership opportunity for teens who wish to experience the challenges and rewards of working with Junior and teen Girl Scouts in an outdoor or adventure setting. Becoming a CIT at May Flather will afford you the opportunity to learn about and help with the adventure and art programs that are unique to the camp. CITs must leave camp on Saturday breaks; bus transportation is available. Fee: $430, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $505 SESSION
DATE
4–7
July 2-August 8
CODE
MCI-4A
Junior Counselor (JC) Grade 11 For more information on the Junior Counselor program, see page 11.
New This Year! Program categories are based on the grade your daughter is COMPLETING this year.
Sleep Away Camps 2009
Camp Coles Trip Splash into Adventure
Camp Facts: 225 Acres near Stafford, VA Dining Hall Arts and Crafts Center Archery Range Shower House Health Center Two Screened Glen Shelter Units One Platform Tent Unit Picnic Shelters Washstand and Latrines in Every Unit Staff members live in separate quarters within each unit.
The thrill of adventure and the exhilaration of achievement await girls who attend Camp Coles Trip. This aquatic-based camp combines sailing, kayaking and windsurfing with campfires, friends, songs and more for an unforgettable voyage of discovery. With its rugged terrain and peaceful waters, Coles Trip rises from the banks of Aquia Creek, offering special aquatic programming for girls completing grades 5–11. A highly-trained camp staff supervises the waterfront. Hiking, cooking, fossil hunting, arts and crafts, nature studies and even a waterfront luau add up to adventure and fun.
For Girls Completing Grades 5–7 Experience Aquia Grades 5–7 Want to try it all? Now you can! Get a sample of all that Coles Trip has to offer—kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. You’ll also visit arts and crafts and the archery range, gab around the campfire, and hang out with your new camp friends! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 4A 7A
June 28–July 4 July 12–18 August 2–8
CODE
CEA-2A CEA-4A CEA-7A
Pirate’s Adventure Grades 5–7 Yarrr! Try your hand at sailing, kayaking, and canoeing for the full pirate training. Challenge other boats to water fights and see if you can outmaneuver your buddies. Perfect your archery skills and design, build, and float a pirate’s raft! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 7A
June 28–July 4 August 2–8
CODE
CPA-2A CPA-7A
Amazing Race: CCT
For Girls Completing Grades 6–11
Grades 6–9
Club Coles Trip NEW Grades 6–9 Come to Coles Trip for a more relaxing camp experience. Take a few boating lessons here and there, sleep in a few mornings and start your day with brunch, and pamper yourself with a face mask! Camp can be a great way to de-stress! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
5A
July 19–25
CODE
Join others for a week of activities that will test you physically and mentally. Each day has a new challenge—kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and working together as a team. See if you have what it takes to complete the Amazing Race! Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
2A 3A 6A 7A
June 28–July 4 July 5–11 July 26–August 1 August 2–8
CODE
CAR-2A CAR-3A CAR-6A CAR-7A
CCC-5A
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Camp Coles Trip continued
Voyagers *2 Weeks* Grades 7–11
Kayak Adventures
Beachfront Madness
Grades 6–9
*2 Weeks* Grades 6–11
Climb in a kayak, practice your strokes and learn rescue techniques. Put your skills to the test in a series of challenges on the water. You’ll round out the week with an overnight kayaking adventure and building a floating campfire for the whole camp to enjoy!
Not sure if you want to paddle, sail or windsurf? Then spend two weeks sampling all three! You’ll participate in daily boating sessions at the waterfront and put your skills to the test at the end of the two weeks in a series of challenges!
Fee: $525, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $600 SESSION
DATE
5–6
July 19–August 1
CODE
CVO-5A
Fee: $500, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $575 Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
6A 7A
July 26–August 1 August 2–8
CODE
CKA-6A CKA-7A
SESSION
DATE
3–4 5–6
July 5–18 July 19–August 1
CODE
CBM-3A CBM-5A
Sailor’s Adventure Wind Runners
*2 Weeks* Grades 7–11
Grades 6–9
Become a true sailor as you learn how to rig and navigate a sailboat at camp. Take a trip to St. Michaels, MD and enjoy a day on an authentic skipjack, experiencing the life of a sailor by pulling up the sails and drudging for oysters!
Run with the wind as you learn to windsurf! Spend time on the waterfront each day learning to balance, understand wind direction and steer your course. Girls should have enough upper body strength to hoist a 15–pound sail out of the water.
Fee: $550, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $625
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Spend time at Coles Trip brushing up on your kayaking skills before heading for two nights at Camp Winona! Explore Trefoil Pond and help some younger campers perfect their kayaking skills. Once back at Coles Trip, you’ll create a floating campfire for the whole camp to enjoy!
Fee: $290, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365
SESSION
DATE
SESSION
DATE
3–4
July 5–18
2A 5A
June 28–July 4 July 19–25
CODE
Turf ‘n Surf *2 Weeks* Grades 7–11 Spend your first week at May Flather working on teambuilding skills on the challenge course, scaling the climbing tower and exploring a dark cave. On Sunday, you’ll pack up and travel to Coles Trip, where you’ll kayak, learn to rig and navigate a sailboat, and windsurf! NOTE: Girls will begin camp at May Flather on June 28 and end at Coles Trip on July 11. Bus transportation is encouraged. **Campers will enjoy a fantastic 4th of July weekend celebration with a trip to see fireworks!**
CODE
CSA-3A
CWR-2A CWR-5A
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Fee: $500, Non-Girl Scout Fee: $575 SESSION
DATE
2–3
June 28–July 11
CODE
MTS-2A
Sleep Away Camps 2009 New This Year! Program categories are based on the grade your daughter is COMPLETING this year. Waterfront Aide NEW *2 Weeks* Grades 7–11 Do you love all the boating activities that Coles Trip has to offer? Spend a week perfecting your kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing skills and learning what it takes to be a specialist on the waterfront. Then step it up and be an assistant as new campers come to camp! Fee: $500 Non-Girl Scout Fee: $575 SESSION
DATE
3–4 5–6
July 5–18 July 19–August 1
CODE
CWA-3A CWA-5A
Camp CEO
Junior Counselor (JC)
Grades 8–10
Grade 11
Do you want to get a better idea of what life is like after high school? Spend time with some of Washington, D.C. area’s top women executives as they hang up their business suits and participate in fun traditional camp activities from kayaking and underwater basket weaving to earning badges. Discover what life is like in a variety of careers and gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of these professional women. Learn what it takes to be successful in today’s world—while singing songs and sharing lessons of leadership and life!
For more information on the Junior Counselor program, see page 11.
“It was an awesome experience for our daughter with special needs. The counselors were very accommodating.” —Parent of camper
Fee: $290 Non-Girl Scout Fee: $365 SESSION
DATE
8A
August 9–15
CODE
CEO-8A
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Sleep Away Camps at a Glance Grade Completing
GS Fee
Non GS Fee
Page
Short Stuff A Sun–Wed
K to 2
$165
$240
12
PSS-1A
PSS-2A
PSS-4A
PSS-5A
PSS-6A
Short Stuff B Wed–Sat
K to 2
$165
$240
12
PSS-1B
PSS-2B
PSS-4B
PSS-5B
PSS-6B
Explorers
1 to 2
$290
$365
12
PEX-1A
PEX-2A
PEX-5A
PEX-6A
Artists
1 to 2
$290
$365
12
PAR-3A
Dolphins
1 to 2
$290
$365
12
PDO-3A
Teddy & Me
1 to 2
$290
$365
13
PTM-3A
Camper Sampler A Sun–Wed
3 to 5
$165
$240
13
PCS-1A
PCS-4A
PCS-7A
PCS-8A
Camper Sampler B Wed–Sat
3 to 5
$165
$240
13
PCS-1B
PCE-4B
PCS-7B
PCS-8B
Sports Sampler
3 to 5
$290
$365
13
Slumber Party
3 to 5
$290
$365
13
Dance & Drama
3 to 5
$290
$365
13
Hands - On
3 to 5
$290
$365
13
Fun Factor
3 to 5
$290
$365
13
PFF-1A
Swimtastic
3 to 5
$290
$365
14
PST-1A
Shutterbugs
3 to 5
$290
$365
14
Pony Tails
3 to 5
$475
$550
14
Jr. Scuba
4 to 6
$300
$375
14
Camp Rules!
6 to 8
$290
$365
14
Runway Remix
6 to 8
$290
$365
15
Take Charge
7 to 9
$290
$365
15
Midnight Madness
7 to 11
$290
$365
15
Hot Wheels
7 to 11
$300
$375
15
10 to 11
$430
$505
15
Camp Potomac Woods
Session 1 6/21–6/27
Session 2 6/28–7/4
Session 3 7/5–7/11
Session 4 7/12–7/18
Session 5 7/19–7/25
Session 6 7/26–8/1
Session 7 8/2–8/8
Session 8 8/9–8/15
Grades K to 2 PSS-8A
PAR-6A PDO-4A
PDO-7A
PDO-8A
PTM-7A
Grades 3 to 6
PSO-2A PSP-1A
PSP-2A
PSO-5A PSP-3A
PSP-4A
PSP-5A
PSP-6A
PSP-7A
PDD-3A PHO-2A
PHO-5A PFF-3A
PFF-4A
PFF-6A PST-5A
PST-6A
PPT-5A
PPT-6A
PFF-7A
PSB-4A PPT-1A
PSP-8A PDD-8A
PPT-2A
PPT-3A
PPT-4A
PFF-8A
PSB-7A PPT-7A
PPT-8A
PJS-2A
Grades 6 to 11 PCR-1A
PCR-6A PRR-4A PTC-3A
PRR-8A PTC-5A
PMM-2A
PMM-7A PHW-3A
Leadership Programs CIT Junior Counselor
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PCI-1A
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PCI-5A
See page 11 for more information about the Junior Counselor Program.
Grade Completing
GS Fee
Non GS Fee
Page
Session 1 6/21–6/27
Outdoor Adventurers
3 to 5
$290
$365
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MOA -1A
MOA-2A
Wild About Water
3 to 5
$290
$365
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MWA-1A
MWA-2A
Art du Jour
3 to 5
$290
$365
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CMF Explorers
3 to 5
$290
$365
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Girl Power
3 to 5
$290
$365
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Saddle Up
3 to 5
$450
$525
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Action Adventure
5 to 8
$290
$365
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Paddle and Trails
5 to 8
$290
$365
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Camp Fabulous
5 to 8
$290
$365
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CMF Rangers
5 to 8
$290
$365
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Free Wheelin’
6 to 9
$375
$450
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Wranglers
6 to 9
$450
$525
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MWR-1A
Art Gallery
6 to 9
$290
$365
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MAG-1A
Rocks and Ropes
7 to 11
$550
$625
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MRR-4A
River Runners
7 to 11
$550
$625
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MRI-4A
Off the Beaten Path
7 to 11
$500
$575
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Designer’s Studio
7 to 11
$500
$575
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MDS-2A
Turf ‘n Surf
7 to 11
$500
$575
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MTS-2A
CIT
10 to 11
$430
$505
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JC
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Session 2 6/28–7/4
Session 3 7/5–7/11
Session 4 7/12–7/18
Session 5 7/19–7/25
Session 6 7/26–8/1
Session 7 8/2–8/8
Session 8 8/9–8/15
MWA-7A
MWA-8A
Grades 3 to 5 MOA-4A
MOA-6A
MWA-3A MAJ-5A
MEX-1A
MAJ-6A
MEX-5A
MEX-7A
MGP-3A MSU-2A
MOA-8A
MGP-7A MSU-4A
MSU-6A
MGP-8A
MSU-7A
Grades 5 to 8 MAA-1A
MAA-3A
MAA-4A
MAA-8A
MAP-2A MFB-1A
MFB-2A
MAP-8A MFB-3A
MFB-4A
MFB-5A
MRG-4A
MFB-6A MRG-6A
MFB-8A MRG-7A
Grades 6 to 9
MAG-2A
MFW-3A
MFW-5A
MWR-3A
MWR-5A
MAG-3A
MWR-8A
MAG-4A
Grades 7 to 11 MRR-6A
MOP-6A
Leadership Programs
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MCI-4A See page 11 for more information about the Junior Counselor Program.
Grade Completing
GS Fee
Non GS Fee
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Experience Aquia
5 to 7
$290
$365
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CEA-2A
Pirate’s Adventure
5 to 7
$290
$365
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CPA-2A
Club Coles Trip
6 to 9
$290
$365
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Amazing Race: CCT
6 to 9
$290
$365
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Kayak Adventures
6 to 9
$290
$365
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Wind Runners
6 to 9
$290
$365
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Beachfront Madness
6 to 11
$500
$575
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CBM-3A
Sailor’s Adventure
7 to 11
$550
$625
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CSA-3A
Voyagers
7 to 11
$525
$600
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Turf ‘n Surf
7 to 11
$500
$575
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Camp Coles Trip
Session 1 6/21–6/27
Session 2 6/28–7/4
Session 3 7/5–7/11
Session 4 7/12–7/18
Session 5 7/19–7/25
Session 6 7/26–8/1
Session 7 8/2–8/8
Session 8 8/9–8/15
Grades 5 to 7 CEA-4A
CEA-7A CPA-7A
Grades 6 to 9 CCC-5A CAR-2A
CAR-3A
CWR-2A
CAR-6A
CAR-7A
CKA-6A
CKA-7A
CWR-5A
Grades 6 to 11
Waterfront Aide
7 to 11
$500
$575
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Camp CEO
8 to 10
$290
$365
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CBM-5A
CVO-5A MTS-2A CWA-3A
CWA-5A
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Shoot for the Stars
CEO-8A
Leadership Programs JC
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See page 11 for more information about the Junior Counselor Program.
Grade Completing
GS Fee
Non GS Fee
Page
For Girls Only! A Sun–Wed
K to 11
$165
$240
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Session 4A
For Girls Only! B Wed–Sat
K to 11
$165
$240
8
Session 4B
Mini Explorers A Sun–Wed
K to 2
$165
$240
8
WME-3A
WME-6A
Mini Explorers B Wed–Sat
K to 2
$165
$240
8
WME-3B
WME-6B
Got Camp?
1 to 2
$290
$365
8
Fish Tails and Scales
1 to 2
$290
$365
9
Ooze and Goo
1 to 2
$290
$365
9
Winona Enchanted
1 to 2
$290
$365
9
Summer Blast A Sun–Wed
3 to 5
$165
$240
9
WSB-3A
WSB-6A
Summer Blast B Wed–Sat
3 to 5
$165
$240
9
WSB-3B
WSB-6B
Wild About Green!
3 to 5
$290
$365
9
Moonlight Mania
3 to 5
$290
$365
9
WMM-2A
Watered Down
3 to 5
$290
$365
9
WWD-2A
Art Smart
3 to 5
$290
$365
10
WAS-2A
City Slickers
3 to 5
$290
$365
10
Legends ‘n Lore
3 to 5
$290
$365
10
WLL-2A
Build It
6 to 8
$290
$365
10
WBI-2A
Culinary Creations
6 to 8
$290
$365
10
Take Charge
7 to 9
$290
$365
10
Venture Out
7 to 11
$300
$375
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Camp Winona
Session 1 6/21–6/27
Session 2 6/28–7/4
Session 3 7/5–7/11
Session 4 7/12–7/18
Session 5 7/19–7/25
Session 6 7/26–8/1
Session 7 8/2–8/8
Session 8 8/9–8/15
All Ages
Grades K to 2
WGC-3A
WGC-5A
WGC-7A
WFS-2A
WFS-7A WOG-5A
WWE-2A
WWE-6A
Grades 3 to 5
WWG-3A WMM-3A
WWG-7A WMM-5A
WMM-6A
WMM-7A
WWD-5A
WWD-6A
WWD-7A
WAS-5A WCS-3A
WCS-5A
WCS-7A WLL-6A
Grades 6 to 11
WCC-3A WTC-5A
WTC-7A WVO-6A
Leadership Programs JC
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Registration Information How to Apply Online Applications must be submitted from January 12 through March 2, 2009 to be considered in lottery placement. Applications received by 12:00 PM on March 2 will be randomly selected for placement. Tech note: When applying online, please make sure your computer will allow “cookies” from gscnc.org.
1. Log on and create an account at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp •
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This year’s access code is summer. If you applied for camp online last summer or you are a troop leader and have used our online system before for Training, Camping or Program registration, you can log in with your existing account. If you used the system last year, but your e-mail has changed, please sign in with your old e-mail address and click Edit Account to update your e-mail address. If you do not currently have an account, click on the Create an Account link, enter the required information and press Submit. The personal password you set enables you alone to view your account information.
2. Add a camper Once you log in, select the Create Camper link. Fill in the requested information and press Submit. If you are registering for more than one daughter, repeat this process for each camper.
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If your daughter is registering with a buddy and is the second of the two to register online, enter the Buddy Code you got from your daughter’s buddy. The program choices made by the first buddy will appear. You must accept all of these choices in order to be considered for buddy placement. See page 25 for more information about registering with a friend. • Browse the entire catalog of available sessions. • Search by date, camp, program type or age level. However you choose your programs, your daughter is encouraged to make six program selections in order to increase her chance of placement.
4. Complete registration and checkout 3. Choose your programs There are several ways to select your daughter’s programs online. • Use Quick Selection and enter the program codes for your daughter’s choices.
Once you have made selections for each of your campers, proceed to checkout. You will be asked to: • Provide additional Parent/Guardian contact information and • Fill out the Campership form if you are requesting financial assistance.
Financial Assistance (Camperships) GSCNC attempts to make camping available to all Girl Scouts regardless of economic situations. Financial Assistance is available and administered by the Program Grants Panel, a volunteer group independent of the Camping Department. Assistance is given to as many girls as funds permit. Each girl’s need and the availability of funds determine the amount granted. Every girl is expected to earn and save as much as possible toward the total cost. Parents are asked to pay a minimum of $25.00 toward camp tuition.
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To apply for Financial Assistance: The camper must be a registered Girl Scout. Requests for grants must be made when filling out the initial application. An option to request Financial Assistance is given during the online application process. Those submitting paper applications should complete the Campership/ Financial Assistance form on the back of the paper application (page 28). A separate request form must be submitted for each girl. In order to allow as many campers as possible to experience camp, grants will only be approved once per camper per summer. The Campership grant is credited to the camper’s account. Notification of the amount granted will be sent by mail or e-mail.
Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
How to Apply with a Friend
Although mailed applications are considered at the same time as electronic applications, we encourage families to apply online. If you need assistance navigating the site, help is available by contacting the GSCNC Help Desk at ext. 228.
Girls applying as buddies must apply for all the same programs/dates and applications must be mailed together in the same envelope. See box at right for more information.
If applying prior to12:00 PM on March 2, 2009, a camper may link her application with one other girl as a buddy. As their applications are linked, both will be placed or both will be put on the waitlist. If your daughter chooses to attend camp with a friend (buddy), both girls must: • Be in the same program/grade grouping, (e.g., K–2, 3–5) • Apply for ALL the same camp programs and dates • Submit both applications using the same method—either online using a Buddy Code as detailed below or mailed in the same envelope
If financial assistance is needed, complete the Campership/Financial Assistance form on the back of the camp application on page 28.
Follow the steps below to register online with a buddy.
To be considered in the first round of placements, your application must be postmarked on or before February 23, 2009.
• During the checkout process, you will be asked if
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How to Apply by Mail
you are applying with a buddy. Click yes.
Mail the camp application Attention: Sleep Away Camp Registration, GSCNC, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
• The confirmation e-mail that is sent to the first
Those placed will receive an information packet that includes notification of placement, Health History/ Physical Examination Form, a list of what to bring to camp, transportation information and other general information about camp.
buddy will contain the buddy code. This buddy code should be shared with the buddy’s parents. • The second of the girls to register for camp should click the Assign Buddy link and enter the buddy code that was received from the buddy’s parents. • Applications will then be linked together and, once placement is done, either both girls will be placed in one of their program choices or both will be put on the waitlist. Please note: the buddy code can only be shared with one buddy. This requires good communication between both girls’ parents. Mailed applications (arriving in the same envelope) will be assigned a buddy code when received. Girls who would like to be linked as buddies after March 2, 2009 must register for the same program and dates, space allowing. After registering, please e-mail the camp registrar both girls names and request that they be linked as buddies.
Waitlist Notification
Girls with Disabilities
Due to the popularity of camp, some programs generate a waitlist. If you registered by March 2, 2009, and we are unable to place your daughter in a program, you will receive mailed and e-mailed notification by March 3 informing you of your daughter’s waitlist status. On March 5, you can log on again, choose from available openings, and register on a first-come, first-served basis. If you choose another program, your camper will be removed from all waitlists. If you choose to remain on the waitlist instead of logging on and registering for an open program, placement from the waitlist will be made if space becomes available.
GSCNC offers opportunities for girls with disabilities, including physical or developmental disabilities, to be included in our Summer Camps. They can join other girls their age for swimming, hiking, singing and other camp activities. Camp is available to ALL girls who: • Have physical and or developmental disabilities • Have special dietary restrictions • Require special medications or treatment (Epi-Pen, neubulizer, etc.) • Require injections (insulin, HgH, etc.) If your daughter has a special need, she is welcome to attend our summer camps. To ensure that your daughter is placed in a camp and program that best suits her needs, please contact us before completing your daughter’s application. Sleep-Away Camps: Contact: Denise Viau, Camping Services Manager, at ext. 208 or dviau@gscnc.org
Placement Confirmation If your application is submitted by March 2, 2009, (12:00 PM) placement confirmations will be mailed on March 3, 2009. It is very important that you check your e-mail on March 3 for your placement status notification. The e-mail will come from helpdesk@gscnc.org. Once your daughter has been placed in a camp program, a $100.00 placement security deposit is due within 48 hours to secure her spot ($25.00 if you have applied for financial assistance). If payment is not made on time, it will jeopardize your daughter’s camp placement.
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Payment Information
Non-Girl Scouts
Placement Deposit. Once your daughter has been placed in a camp program, a $100.00 placement security deposit is due within 48 hours to secure her spot ($25.00 if you have applied for financial assistance). If payment is not made on time, it will Final jeopardize your daughter’s payment for camp placement. all programs Families who register after March 5, 2009 must pay the is due by security deposit immediately. May 15, 2009. Payment can be made with MasterCard or Visa on our secure website, or by mail with a check or money order. More detailed information will be sent with the Parent Information Packet.
Non-Girls Scouts are welcome to attend sleep-away camp! A $75.00 additional fee will be charged.
Cancellations and Refunds The $100.00 placement security deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of the camp fee (excluding the deposit) will be refunded if: • The camper withdraws the registration and GSCNC receives a written notification of the withdrawal at least five weeks prior to the session. • The camper leaves camp due to illness or injury and GSCNC receives a written request for a refund within two weeks after she returns home. The refund will be pro-rated on a per diem basis. • A program is canceled and no alternate program is available. If a camper leaves camp early due to homesickness or parent request, there will be no refund. No other refunds will be given.
Program Cancellation GSCNC reserves the right to cancel any program listed due to insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. Alternate programs or refunds will be offered.
Camp Policies Health History and Physical Examination Girls attending sleep-away camp must be in good health and have had a complete physical examination by a licensed physician within 24 months of attending camp. A Health History/Examination Form is included with the Parent Information Packet. Completed health forms are due to the Council office by May 15, 2009. The Health History portion of the form must be updated within six months prior to the start of camp.
Weekend Accommodations There are no weekend accommodations available for campers unless they are registered for a two-week program at Coles Trip or May Flather. All JCs and girls registered in the CIT Program at Potomac Woods or May Flather must leave camp on Saturday breaks. There are no exceptions, as there is no adult supervision provided.
Visitors To avoid interrupting camp activities and because camp sessions are short, there are no visitor days during the camp session. Due to limited parking, visiting is not permitted when you are bringing or picking up your daughter. If you wish to see the camp, plan to attend the Open House (See Open House, page 6).
Camp Behavior The staff and Director will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, GSCNC reserves the right to send any girl home from camp who consistently exhibits unsuitable behavior, endangers the camp community, or whose actions towards others are unacceptable. The girl’s parent/guardian is responsible for picking her up from camp and no refund will be given.
To apply after March 5, 2009 • • • •
To apply online, follow steps on page 24. You may choose from available openings and register for one on a first-come, first-served basis. A $100.00 deposit is due at the time of registration. Girls who would like to be linked as buddies after March 5, 2009 must register for the same program and dates. After registering, please e-mail the camp registrar to be linked as buddies.
Additional Weeks at Camp Occasionally, we are able to place girls in a second week of camp. On March 5, 2009, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to register for a second week. If you do not have internet access, you may contact Gustavo Martinez at the council office at ext. 253 after this date.
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Apply for camp online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp Access code is summer
THIS FORM CAN ALSO BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT REGISTER.GSCNC.ORG/RESIDENTCAMP. ACCESS CODE IS summer. FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Return to: GSCNC, Attn: Resident Camp Registration, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 Camper name _________________________________________________________ Home phone _________________________________________________________ Birth date __________________________ Age in June 2009 ________________ Grade completing in Spring 2009 ____________________________________ Camper with disability? (Attach note with specific needs.) Registered Girl Scout? Yes ____ No ____
Girl Scout level in Spring 2009: Brownie _____ Junior _____ Cadette _____ Senior _____
My Buddy (Optional. See page 25 in the camp brochure.) ____________________________________________________________________________________ One name only. Must be attending same program/session. Mail both camper applications in same envelope. Parent or guardian ________________________________________________________________________ Day phone ________________________________________ Evening phone ____________________________________________________________________________ Cell phone ________________________________________
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Sleep-Away Camp Application: Summer 2009
Address ____________________________________________ Apt # _____________ City _________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ Primary family e-mail _________________________________________________ Please send confirmation electronically: Yes ________ No ________ Second parent or guardian _______________________________________________________________ Day phone ________________________________________ Evening phone ____________________________________________________________________________ Cell phone ________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ Apt # _____________ City _________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________
If unable to reach parent/guardian Emergency contact _______________________________ Relationship _________________________ Day phone ________________________________________ Evening phone ____________________________________________________________________________ Cell phone ________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ Apt # _____________ City _________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ If divorced or legally separated, which is custodial parent: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Are there any restrictions on family members concerning access to your daughter? __________________ (attach note with specific information.) I will be requesting financial assistance: Yes ____ No ____ (if requesting financial assistance please complete the back of this form)
Camp and Program Choices (For each program choice, write in code as it is listed in the brochure.) Choice 1 Choice 2
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Most recent Resident Camp experience: Camp _________________________________ Year ________________ Program _____________________________
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I have read the general information regarding camp and agree to cooperate with the staff and the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital in regard to regulations. I understand my child may be traveling off of camp property and participating in activities that can be dangerous, and sometimes, serious injuries may occur. As parent/guardian I will be responsible for insuring that my child brings the required equipment and that she will only attend if she is in good physical condition. All activities will be conducted in accordance with GSUSA/GSCNC guidelines regarding safety and adult supervision. I give my permission for my daughter to be photo-
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graphed and allow GSCNC to release said pictures for publicity purposes. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of parent/guardian (required)
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Campership (Financial Assistance) Form Sleep-Away Camp 2009 All information will be kept confidential. This form can also be completed online at register.gscnc.org/residentcamp.
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This side of the application should only be filled out if you are requesting financial assistance. Campership requests are due at the time of application. Application and Campership form must be received by 12:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2009 to be considered for our first round of placements. This form does not serve as an application for camp. You must also complete the form on the opposite side of this application.
Camperships provide partial funding to make the programs available to girls who would not otherwise be able to attend. Camperships are granted according to need and available funds.
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This side of the application should only be filled out if you are requesting financial assistance. Camperships will only be granted once per summer, per camper.
To apply for a campership: Include this form with the Resident Camp Application Form (on reverse side) and mail to: GSCNC, Attn: Resident Camp Registration, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008. Due to confidentiality, confirmation will be by mail, not by phone. Please fill out a separate form for each camper. Camper’s full name ___________________________________________________________________ Grade completing Spring 2009 ______________________ Address ____________________________________________________ Apt# ____________________ City ___________________________________________________ County _____________________________________________________ State ___________________ Zip ____________________________________________________ Number of years in Girl Scouting ______ Program level in Fall 2009 (check one): Brownie ______ Junior ______ Cadette _____ Senior _________________ Previous camping experience (number of times you have attended): Troop Camp ______ Core Camp ______ Day Camp ______ Resident Camp ______ List camp, year, and program __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Day phone ________________________________________________________ Evening phone __________________________________________________________ Primary family e-mail address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Amount family can pay (including $25 placement security deposit) _______________ Note from camper: Why I want to go to camp. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Note from parent/guardian: Please explain in detail the reasons or circumstances which make this request necessary. Use extra pages as needed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature of parent/guardian (required)
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