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CAMP INFORMATION NIGHTS Camp Information Nights will give you the opportunity to meet with representatives from Camp Blue Bay to learn more about our summer camp programs. Parents, bring along your daughter to learn about a typical day at camp and get answers to any questions you may have. l Wednesday, February 24, 2021 l Thursday, March 4, 2021 l Monday, March 22, 2021

l Monday, April 12, 2021 l Thursday, April 29, 2021

7:30pm-8:30pm All Information Nights will be on Zoom; register online at https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z14dd0dz0gw0hsn/

CAMP BLUE BAY OPEN HOUSE HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE

Meet the Summer Camp Directors at Camp Blue Bay!

The safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at Camp Blue Bay. We will continue to review NY State guidelines and work closely with our sister Girl Scout councils to provide the best and safest summer camp experience for our families. With that being said, all programming is subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Saturday, May 1 or Sunday May 2, 2021 10:00am-3:00pm Camp Blue Bay 103 Flaggy Hole Road, East Hampton, NY 11937 To register: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z1tnlxfh1lteu6f/

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Camp Blue Bay Sessions Camp Blue Bay Special Sessions Pricing/Camp Gift How to Register/Camp Policies Blue Bay on Your Block

Enjoy a drive with your family to East Hampton and visit our beautiful Camp Blue Bay. Learn more about our facility and summer camp programs.

Our Summer Camp Directors and volunteers will be available to answer any questions you may have. Finally, take a self-guided tour of our campgrounds.

ARRANGE FOR A VISIT TO CAMP BLUE BAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU! Not everyone’s schedule will work for the open house to meet the Summer Camp Directors.

Feel free to contact Laura Bissett-Carr, at our Camp Blue Bay office at BissettCarrL@gsnc.org or 631.604.2201 to arrange a date and time to take a self-guided tour of the facility at your convenience.

Meet the Camp Directors and hear from Laura Bissett-Carr, Senior Director of Operational Risk Management & Special Programs, about plans for Summer 2021.

Friday, February 19, 2021 l 7:30pm Email cbbsummerdirector@gsnc.org to register. * Photos in this brochure were taken Pre-Covid

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CAMP BLUE BAY SLEEPAWAY

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njoy the great outdoors on 179 scenic acres in East Hampton, featuring Gardiner’s Bay beachfront and numerous hiking trails.

TRANSPORTATION

ACTIVITIES l Campfires

l Row Boating

l Cookouts

l Canoeing

l Nature Programs

l Paddle Boarding

l Low Ropes Course

l Sailing

l Songs

l Corcling

l Games

l Archery

l Arts and Crafts

l Fishing

l Swimming

l GaGa Ball

l Baking

l Yoga

l Sports

l Team Building

l Kayaking

l Outdoor Skills

Campers are transported via deluxe motor coach that leaves from and returns to Hofstra University in Hempstead.

TYPICAL BLUE BAY DAY A Day in the Life of a Blue Bay Camper 7:15am Wake-up

1:30pm Rest Hour

7:50am Flag Ceremony

2:30pm Activity Period*

8:00am Breakfast

4:00pm Activity Period*

9:00am Activity Period*

5:50pm Flag Ceremony

10:30am Activity Period*

6:00pm Dinner

12:30pm Lunch

7:30pm Evening Activity**

*Daily activities are dependent on age level, swimming ability and session. **Evening activities include traditional campfires, unit time, interest groups, theme nights, all camp activities, and more.

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Summer Sessions GRADES

Session 1 July 8-15

Session 2 July 15-22

Session 3 July 22-29

Session 4 July 29-Aug 5

Session 5 Aug 5-12

Session 6 Aug 12-19

S’more Fun (House)

Let’s Get Crafty (House)

S’more Fun (Tent)

Mermaid Tails (Tent)

Friends of the Forest (House)

Fairy-tale Fun (House)

Together We Can (House)

Fun in the Sun (House)

Spa-rageous (House)

Fun in the Sun (House)

H-2-wOah (Tent)

Express Yourself (House)

Fun in the Sun (Tent)

Get Kick’in (Tent)

Fun in the Sun (Tent)

Into the Woods (Tent)

Fun in the Sun (House)

Fun in the Sun (Tent)

Nature Navigators (Tent)

Listen to Your Art (Tent)

Experiment & Explore (House)

Green Gals (Tent)

Wander Woman (Tent)

Girls Want Fun (Tent)

Eco Adventurer (Tent)

Down by the Bay (Tent)

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6-8

Girls Want Fun (Tent)

9-11

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Night Owls (Tent)

Session Descriptions GRADES 3-5 S’more Fun: Looking to get a taste of all that Camp Blue Bay has to offer? Look no more. This session gives campers a chance to try all of our favorite camp activities: swimming, boating, cookouts, singing, games, arts and crafts, and making new friends.

Let’s Get Crafty: This summer, think outside of the crayon box! Explore different types of art: painting, drawing, designing jewelry, and making your own clay! After you’ve cleaned off your paintbrushes, there will be plenty of time to enjoy all of the other camp activities.

Mermaid Tails: Dive into finding your inner mermaid with a week of water fun. Spend some extra time exploring the bay, swimming, fishing, and building sandcastles. After you dry off, get ready to enjoy all the other camp activities!

Friends of the Forest: Do you love the forest and the fuzzy creatures that live there? Have a TREEmendous time exploring our forest, listening to nature, making art with natural objects and learning how to speak for the trees. WOOD you believe that there’s still time to enjoy all the other traditional camp activities!

Fairy-tale Fun: Live like a princess for a week in the Troop House!

Take part in a PJ fashion show, practice being a mermaid at the bay and have a princess tea party. Don’t worry there’s plenty of time to enjoy all the other camp activities!

GRADES 6-8 Together We Can: Bring along your team spirit and spend a week playing sports, learning new games, focusing on team-building initiatives and working together at the ropes course. There’s still plenty of time to have fun participating in all the other Camp Blue Bay activities.

Get Kick’in: Are you ready for a fast- paced week of activities on the sports field? Tie your sneakers and join us for a week of your favorite sports. GaGa? Kickball? Basketball? It’s up to you! Girls will be able to plan and design a special program for the group, as well as make individual choices. And when you’re ready for a water break, enjoy all the other traditional camp activities.

Express Yourself: During this creative week, spend time expressing yourself through art, playing improv games, and participating in a camp-wide lip sync competition! Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time for all your other favorite camp activities, too.

Listen to Your Art: Take time to soak in the sounds

camp! Learn to use a compass, cook over a fire, shoot an arrow, and work as a team on the ropes course. Enjoy the sounds of nature and sleep under the stars. During this week, you will also explore all other camp activities.

of nature, listen to the waves on the beach, bird-watch on the sports field, and make a wind chime in arts and crafts. Afterward, document your fun in an awesome CBB scrapbook. There’s plenty of time to enjoy all the other camp activities!

Spa–rageous: Get ready for a week of relaxation at CBB. Enjoy making crafts like pillows and candles, doing yoga at the bay, and enjoy some sweet treats at a special hair and nails party in the Troop House. Don’t forget there is still plenty of time for traditional Camp Blue Bay activities while you’re here.

Into the Woods: Ready to high-five Mother Nature?

Calling all adventurers who would rather be outdoors, love everything green, and can’t get enough of plants and animals. Meet new wildlife friends and test yourself against the elements by hiking at night, building a fire, climbing the ropes course, and boating at the creek. All that and there’s still plenty of time to enjoy your favorite camp activities.

Experiment & Explore: Grab your magnifying glasses and get excited to brainstorm, experiment, and explore the outdoors. Build a shelter, stargaze, shoot arrows, and learn the science behind it! There will be plenty of time to enjoy everything else camp has to offer.

This session includes a selection of all your favorite camp activities: swimming, boating, cookouts, arts and crafts, sports and games.

Experience the outdoors while meeting new friends.

H-2-wOah: If in doubt, paddle it out at the creek! Grab your beach gear and head to the waterfront to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, making sandcastles, and a polar bear swim before breakfast—all with time left for traditional Camp Blue Bay activities.

Nature Navigators: Do you love exploring the outdoors?

Green Gals: Feeling blue? Well then go green!

Fun in the Sun: Thinking you would like to try everything?

Well camp is the place! Learn how to build a fire, navigate with a compass, and craft with camp’s natural materials. During the week, you will also enjoy all the other camp activities.

Spend time in the great outdoors, make an upcycled craft, build eco-friendly technology, and even get involved with making camp a greener place!

There will be time to enjoy everything else camp has to offer.

Wander Woman: Come and refine your outdoor skills at

GRADES 9-11 Girls Want Fun: Girls like to have a say in what they do at camp. All sessions start with a first night planning meeting to design a unique week for the group. The possibilities are endless: swimming, boating, night hikes, sleeping late, dancing, sports, arts and crafts, or stargazing. Don’t forget there’s plenty of time for the traditional Camp Blue Bay activities: cookouts, campfires, singing, games, and all camp programs.

Night Owls: During this TWO-WEEK session, girls will be able to plan and design a special program for the group, as well as make individual choices. The possibilities are endless: swimming, sailing (dependent on swimming ability), night hikes, sleeping late, dancing, sports, arts and crafts, stargazing, and sleeping under the stars. Also don’t forget, there’s plenty of time for the traditional Camp Blue Bay activities.

Eco Adventurer: Are you passionate about our environment? Well then take a ride on the green side with this eco-adventure! Grasp concepts of conservation, create an upcycled project, connect with nature, and take part in a beach clean-up!

Don’t worry, there’s time to change the world and still take part in all the other camp activities!

Down by the Bay: Set sail for a week of fun at the beach. Spend time at the bay swimming, sailing (dependent on swimming ability), playing beach games, fishing, and having a beach barbeque! After you dry off, get ready to enjoy all the other camp activities.

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Benefits of summer camp If you’re a former camper, you know firsthand the positive effects of the camp experience.

However, if you’ve never had the opportunity to attend camp as a child, you may be wondering exactly what the benefits of camping are, and what your child will gain from the experience.

Here are the top ten most important reasons to send your child to camp.

At camp, children: l Make true friends l Explore nature l Learn social skills l Enjoy free time l Gain independence

l Develop lifelong skills l Unplug from technology l Gain resiliency l Experience success l Spend their day being physically active

We think one of the biggest takeaways from a summer camp experience is the chance girls have to build resilience—which is needed now more than ever. Resilience is learned and developed from facing setbacks and challenges that girls face in nature. Having the tools to learn from these challenges are essential in gaining character, confidence, and courage—characteristics that are essential to being a G.I.R.L. in today’s world.

Camp blue bay Features l Platform tents with cots l 8 tents to a unit supervised by 4 to 5 counselors in 2 tents l Modern indoor bathrooms l Or live dormitory style in Troop Houses l Girs are housed in 2 rooms with bathrooms and common area,

supervised by 3 to 4 counselors in 2 rooms l On-site Director l Minimum ratio of 8 girls to one adult, exceeding NY State standards l Be sure to check our website at gsnc.org for up-to-date information on accomodation capacities and COVID-19 Guidelines.

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Mini Session Girls Entering Grades 1-6 Perhaps a week at camp is too long, or maybe you just want to give it a try! Then, our Mini Sessions are just for you! Enjoy four days and three nights of fun and adventure at Camp Blue Bay. Campers will stay indoors in a Troop House. Experience all we have to offer. Swimming, boating, arts and crafts, games, and campfires are just a few of the many activities available.

Date: July 26-29, 2021 Accommodations: Troop House Cost: $485 Girl Scout $525 Non-Girl Scout

Mini Session Plus Want all of the above plus one extra night of adventure? Our Mini Session Plus is just for you!

Enjoy five days and four nights of all your favorite traditional camp activities.

Date: July 22-26, 2021 Accommodations: Troop House Cost: $550 Girl Scout $590 Non-Girl Scout

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) This two-week Counselor-in-Training for Girl Scout Ambassadors will allow you to complete an outdoor leadership course while observing and assisting counselors at camp. There will be time for training as well as an opportunity to work directly with younger campers. Participants will live in a tent unit and work together as part of the 2021 CIT Team. To be considered for this program, interested girls must complete the application process and have a personal interview. This training is limited to 8 participants.

Who: Date: Place: Cost: Apply:

Individual Girl Scouts entering grades 11 or 12 in September 2021 July 29-Aug 12, 2021 Camp Blue Bay, East Hampton $860 Girl Scout $900 Non-Girl Scout Contact the Camp Directors to request an application packet at cbbsummerdirector@gsnc.org.

Rookie Day In an effort to give prospective campers a head start on the road to confidence and independence and to foster a smoother adjustment to camp life, we are starting the tradition of “Rookie Day.” Rookie Day is a program designed for campers entering grades 1-5 to participate with other prospective campers and our current camp staff in fun camp activities. (Registration opens Sunday, April 25, 2021.)

Date: Wednesday, May 26 4:00pm-5:30pm Place: Nassau County Park TBD There is no fee to enroll your child in our Rookie Day program. Register online at gsnc.org

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CAMP READINESS QUIZ Do you enjoy staying over at a friend’s house without missing your family or feeling sad?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

Pricing per week

Week Multi- ount* Disc

Girl Scout†

Non-Girl Scout

1 Week

$660 per week

$700 per week

Can you brush your own hair and teeth?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

2 Weeks

$610 per week

$650 per week

3 Weeks

$585 per week

$625 per week

Can you see bugs or animals without jumping on a chair and screaming?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

4-6 Weeks

$560 per week

$600 per week

Mini Session

$485 $550

$525

Can you survive without technology for a week—no phones, iPads, video games, or computers?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

Mini Session Plus

$590

†To qualify, a girl must be a registered Girl Scout by March 8, 2021 . *Must register for all weeks at the same time to utilize the multi-week discount.

Weeks do not need to be consecutive.

Do you like to try new things?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes! Do you enjoy making new friends?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

Are you comfortable asking for help when you need it?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes! Do you like participating in group activities like day camp programs, team sports, or youth organizations?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes! Are you really excited to go to camp?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

2021 Camp Gift CAMP BLUE BAY

Do you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, playing outside, sleeping in a tent, and swimming?

1. No way! 2. Maybe 3. Yes!

SCORING:

10-17 This summer, a Mini Session or Blue Bay on Your Block would be a perfect opportunity for you to experience camp. Visit Camp Blue Bay’s Open House or schedule a visit to ask questions and learn more about camp!

18-30 GET PACKING! You love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends. It sounds like you are ready for a one week session or more!

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Our CAMP BLUE BAY sweatpants are the perfect way to show your camp spirit!

Available in youth and adult sizes, color: Gray Be sure to place your order online at time of registration to have it delivered to your camper when she arrives at camp!

$25

Registration opens Monday, March 8!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP ONLINE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 8 Girl Scouts of Nassau County is happy to continue our partnership with CampDoc.com for online camper registration and health information.

The security, confidentiality, and privacy of your camper’s personal health information will always be protected. Only Girl Scouts of Nassau County camp health staff will have access to camper health information, and the CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted, and password protected. Once you sign up for a CampDoc. com account using the link on our website gsnc.org, you will be able to register your camper, select a session, order your camp gift and pay online. Once registered, you will receive additional information about how to complete your camper’s health profile.

We are excited to continually evolve, building safer, more productive and more efficient systems to create the best experience for you and your family! We can’t wait to see you this summer.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If you need financial assistance and reside in Nassau County, please be sure to check the appropriate box during the registration process, complete information, and submit required documentation. If the award granted does not meet your needs, your deposit will be returned to you.

COOKIE CREDITS Cookie Credits can be used toward camp by completing, signing, and submitting the “Cookie Credit Redemption Form” available online at gsnc.org to the Camp Office.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc., an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Agency, is a member of Long Island’s United Way, United Community Fund of Great Neck, and The Community Chest of Port Washington.

Camp Blue Bay is American Camp Association Accredited and operates under a Children’s Camp Permit issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health. Health Department inspection records are on file at the Suffolk County Department of Health, 360 Yaphank Ave., Suite 2A, Yaphank, NY 11980.

REFUND POLICY The $50 per session deposit will not be refunded or transferred after camp registration is confirmed. The balance of the fee will be refunded only if the camper does not attend due to illness or injury that is confirmed by a physician’s letter. No refunds will be made if a camper cancels, arrives late, leaves early, or does not attend the entire session for any reason.

In reference to Covid-19 screening, testing, or exposure; whether your child or a camper in your daughters cohort, refunds will be assessed and given on a prorated basis.

CAMP Blue bay overnight Camp POLICIES HEALTH INFORMATION

BRING A FRIEND REBATE

Camp Blue Bay campers are required to submit a Health Examination Form including physical and immunization dates to be completed by a physician. Parents will need to upload the forms and complete a health history online using CampDoc.com.

Returning campers can receive a $25 rebate for referring a friend who has never attended Camp Blue Bay before. Rebate checks will be issued at the end of the summer.

SIBLING DISCOUNT Receive a $10 per session discount for each additional daughter attending camp.

EXPECTATIONS A Camper Code of Conduct is included in the registration process. Please review the camp guidelines with your camper before registering, so everyone understands the expectations.

Both parent/guardian and camper signatures are required on this document to register for camp.

NOTE: Our camp is an electronics-free zone.

No cell phones permitted.

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BLUE BAY

THIS SUMMER, Camp Blue Bay is excited to offer an online program for campers to enjoy some of Camp Blue Bay’s favorite activities and traditions from the comfort of your home.

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oin some of your favorite camp staff on Zoom, Monday-Friday, for an exciting hour-long activity with camp friends old and new.

Each session will be designed to engage and facilitate interaction between campers and staff.

Registering gives your camper access to their group’s daily live activity plus an additional evening activity. Included in your registration is our awesome Camp Kit. Your Camp Kit will include the supplies and printed instructions needed for daily activities, a Camp Blue Bay Trading Post item, a special T-shirt, a songbook, and an invitation to our Virtual Final Campfire.

Girls will be placed in online groups with 2 staff.

Session One July 12

Go Viral Craft like a DIYer, dance your heart out, and take a shot at a trendy tutorial led by our camp staff.

Session Two July 19

Laugh S’more Laugh S’more during this week of traditional camp activities.

Session Three July 26

Backyard Beauty Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Get to the root of nature in your neighborhood, create art using natural elements, and discover the beauty around you.

Session Four Aug 2

Science on Your Screen Build something, make art using science, and grasp concepts of nature in this science-filled week!

Session Five Aug 9

Earth to Campers A week of exciting activities designed to bring the wonder of nature to your block.

Session Six Aug 16

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Everyday Art From recycled art, to friendship bracelets, take basic supplies beyond their normal everyday use.

If you can imagine it, you can create it!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Grades 1-5..............................................................9:30am-10:30am Grades 6-10......................................................... 11:00am-12:00pm All Grades..................................................Evening Activity 7:15pm

EVENING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Monday:....................................................Campfire (live on Zoom) Tuesday:........................................Interest Groups (live on Zoom) Wednesday:.............................................. Camp Snack (@ Home) Thursday:................................................. All Camp (live on Zoom) Friday:..................................... Campfire (pre-recorded @ Home) Price:......................................................................... $100 per week

Blue Bay on Your Block Policies Expectations:

A Rules and Behaviors Policy is included in the registration process.

Please review the camp guidelines with your camper before registering, so everyone understands the expectations. Both parent/guardian and camper signatures are required on this document to register for camp.

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Garden City, NY Permit No. 28

110 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530

Online Summer Camp Registration opens March 8!

“ They [counselors] always made everything fun and made camp awesome.”

“ I loved my

counselors and didn’t want it to end!”

—2019 Summer Camper

—Blue Bay on Your Block Camper

“This camp was amazing!

We attended several other Girl Scout Zoom camps this summer and this one was the best by far! My daughter loved, loved it! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!”—Blue Bay on Your Block Parent

“I had so much fun, and made good friends.”

—2019 Blue Bay Camper