2013 Summer Fun Guide

2013 Summer Fun Guide

spectacular ways to spend your summer...great camps, adventure trips and special events!

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN: Are you looking for a summer adventure for your girl? Does she want to spend a week with friends, both new and old? Is she ready for an outdoor exploration? Then S’more Adventure awaits her at Girl Scout camp! She can learn something new; go on an exciting trip; or spend a week swimming, singing, and exploring nature. Your camper is sure to have a great adventure with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines this summer.

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Have fun at camp and get paid too!

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is hiring staff for our resident camps.

Positions include unit counselors, waterfront staff, program staff, kitchen staff, and health supervisors.

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Staff receive a salary, meals and housing, and training. If you are 18 or older and would like to know more about job opportunities, contact the camp director at 800.284.4475 or visit www.nccoastalpines.org.

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

When your girl goes to camp—whether in the outdoors or on a road trip—she will build courage, confidence, and character. Camp is designed to give every girl a chance to succeed, build friendships, challenge herself, and have fun.

BY PARTICIPATING IN A GIRL SCOUT SUMMER ADVENTURE...

She will grow in self-confidence and know that her voice counts.

She will support others and be supported.

She will increase her circle of friends, lead a group, follow others, compromise, and make decisions for herself.

With other girls, she will create a community that values differences.

And, she will discover the power and fun of being a girl!

Nephitearya Bailey Camp Director

Deanna Ludwick Camp Director

Renee Pelletier Camp Pathway Manager

SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

camp graham

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Our Resident Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Girl Scout Leadership Experience . . . 4 Group and Troop Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Open Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Day Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Camps at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . 10 Camp Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Camp Hardee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Camp Mary Atkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Leadership Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Horse Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Adventure Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Special Summer Events . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Camp Graham is located on scenic Kerr Lake in Vance County. The camp consists of 155 acres of lake frontage, open areas, and woodlands. The four camping units (two tent units and two cabin units) have shelters, picnic tables, and fire grills.

The waterfront proves to be very popular during resident camp giving campers a chance to swim, canoe, sail, and enjoy the water trampoline. Other camp amenities include lake trails, volleyball courts, archery range, outdoor stage, tie-dye studio, and a nearby horse stable. For more information on Camp Graham, contact the camp director at 800.284.4475, ext. 3342.

camp hardee Camp Hardee is located on the south side of the Pamlico River in Beaufort County.

The camp consists of 95 acres with river frontage, woodlands, and open space. The cabin units have electricity, air conditioning, picnic tables, and grills. Other facilities on site include the resident camp dining hall, swimming pool, volleyball and tetherball court, and archery range. The Pamlico River, offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. For more information on Camp Hardee, contact the camp director at 800.284.4475, ext. 3346.

Camp Extras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Registering and Paying. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Campership Information . . . . . . . . . . 33

camp mary atkinson Camp Mary Atkinson is located near Clayton in Johnston County. The camp consists of 262 acres of woodlands. The four camping units (two tent units and two cabin units) have shelters, picnic tables, and fire grills. Camp Mary Atkinson is home to the challenge-by-choice Alpine Tower, a summer horse program, and the Girl Scout Leadership Center. Other camp favorites include a zero-entry swimming pool, a pond for canoeing and kayaking, a waterslide, nature trails, sport courts and archery range.

For more information on Camp Mary Atkinson, contact the camp director at 800.284.4475, ext. 3314.

Camp Standards Camp Graham, Camp Hardee, and Camp Mary Atkinson are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), a national organization that sets high standards for the health and safety of campers and staff and the delivery of quality programs. In addition to meeting the established standards for health, safety, program, and personnel criteria set by federal, state and local governments and Girl Scouts of the USA, our camps meet the standards set by the ACA.

For more information on our camps, visit www.nccoastalpines.org 3

Girl Scout Leadership Experience

important dates

January 16, 2013

Group and Troop Camp

Registration for Group Camp at Camp Graham opens.

Spend time exploring the wilds of Camp Graham or Camp Hardee while participating in swimming, archery, or canoeing. Campers enjoy other fun camp activities unique to the camp that the group decides to attend. Weeklong and mini sessions are designed for a group of girls and adults to attend resident camp as a unit. Stay for a weeklong session, arriving Sunday afternoon and leaving Friday afternoon. For a mini-session, spend three days at camp having a great time.

February 13, 2013 Online registration opens ONLY for currently registered members of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines.

February 20, 2013 Processing of MAILED registrations begins for currently registered members of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines.

Please postmark your registration form no earlier than February 13, 2013.

2013 Camp Graham Group Camp dates

Processing of registrations begins for non-Girl Scouts or members of other Girl Scout councils.

• June 12-14 (mini-session) • June 16-21 • June 23-28 • June 30-July 5 • July 7-12 • July 21-26

Campership requests deadline.

May 1, 2013 Final balance deadline.

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At Group and Troop Camp, girls attend with their troop/group leader and other approved adult chaperones. The resident camp provides a “core” staff, including camp director, lifeguards, health supervisor, arts and crafts director, and dining hall staff. Each group has the opportunity to plan some of their own activities and can also participate in some waterfront activities, sports, crafts, and all-camp sessions led by the camp staff.

Meals are prepared in the dining hall. It really is the best of all worlds—a camping experience away from home, with troop/group buddies, and meeting new girls from other areas at camp. A troop/group must have at least 4 girl participants to be eligible to register for group/troop camp.

February 27, 2013

April 3, 2013

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Camp is full of fun activities—archery, swimming, climbing the Alpine Tower, eating in the dining hall, cooking out, and making friends. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is central to our summer resident camp program. Through activities and experiences, girls will gain skills to become leaders who are inspired to make the world a better place. Activities may include working on Girl Scout Journeys, grade level awards and badges. All campers will receive a camp patch.

2013 Camp Hardee Troop Camp date • August 11–13 (mini-session)

Check out our resident camps before summer begins. Bring the family and a picnic lunch to see it all—the tents, cabins, and more as you explore camp! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you pick the perfect camp session.

Camp Hardee Sunday, March 10 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Camp Mary Atkinson Sunday, March 17 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Camp Graham Sunday, March 24 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Looking for additional camp opportunities? Consider attending a Girl Scout Day Camp. Day camps (and some twilight camps) typically serve girls ages 6–17 with either daylong or early evening programming. Teens have the special opportunity to serve as Program Aides at some camps. Our day camps are offered at various locations throughout the council and provide an enlightening experience for you to explore new things and meet new friends. Check our website or ask your membership director in March 2013 for information regarding day camp offerings in your area. Register online through C.O.R.E. at www.nccoastalpines.org.

Day Camp Themes

Day Camp Cancellation & Refund Policy

Day Camp themes vary from year to year and place to place, but here are some that have been popular through the years: • Science • Environmental issues • Fashion • Recycling • Girl Scout traditions • Girl Scouting around the world • Friendship • Sports/fitness • Emergency preparedness • Animals • Art • Pioneer/Native American life

Cancellation of Event Policy

Typical Day Camp Schedule* 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Arrival

9:15 – 9:30 a.m.

All-camp welcome and announcements

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Unit Time (Games, songs, hands-on activities, etc.)

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Craft

11:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Unit Time

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

All-camp time (Guest presenter, service project, etc.)

1:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Archery/Swimming

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Unit Time

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

Prep for dismissal and kapers (chores)

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.

All-camp closing and announcements

3:30 p.m.

Camper dismissal

Girl Scouts—North Carolina Coastal Pines reserves the right to cancel an event/camp session due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or any other reason beyond its control. Councilsponsored day camps are held rain or shine, unless inclement weather adversely affects the program. If there is a need to cancel or reschedule, registered participants will be notified and refunds will be processed accordingly.

Refund Policy for Day Camp Full Refund: If placement from a waiting list cannot be made, a full refund will be provided. If a day camp session is cancelled by the council due to insufficient registration, act of nature or other reason beyond its control, a full refund will be provided.

Partial Refund: For day camp sessions with registration fees that are greater than $15 per individual, a 50% refund of the camp registration fee will be awarded if the following conditions are met: • the registrant provides a thirty (30) day written notice to the council program registrar; and • the notice is in the form of email, letter or fax and is clearly addressed to the program registrar. (Send email notice to helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org, fax 919.747.7181 or mail letter to the Raleigh Service Center.)

Prompt notification allows time for girls who may be on the day camp’s waiting list to participate in the day camp session.

Refunds requested less than thirty days prior to a day camp session will only be issued for medical reasons if the following conditions are met: • notification is received prior to the day camp session; and • within one week of the day camp session, the notification is followed up by a written refund request and doctor’s statement.

No Refund No refund will be issued for “no-shows.” Please email helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org with any questions.

* Scheduling and activities vary per day camp; some camps start earlier and end later.

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START DATE

END DATE

LOCATION

SESSION NAME

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6/9

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6/14

6/9

GRADES

PRICE

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Campout Night with the RailHawks ALL

$25

28

Hardee

Artist Blitz

4-5

$240

17

6/14

Hardee

Dippin' Dolphins

2-3

$240

17

6/9

6/14

Mary Atkinson

Horsing Around

5-8

$395

26

6/9

6/14

Mary Atkinson

iCamp

4-5

$240

21

6/9

6/14

Mary Atkinson

Pamper Yourself

6-8

$240

21

6/9

6/14

Mary Atkinson

Snug as a Bug

2-3

$240

21

6/9

6/14

Hardee

Typhoon Lagoon

6-8

$240

17

6/9

6/21

Mary Atkinson

Counselor In Training II

12

$295

24

6/9

6/21

Mary Atkinson

Wrangler In Training II

11-12

$295

25

6/12

6/14

Graham

A Hootin' Hollerin' Good Time

4-5

$120

13

6/12

6/14

Graham

Hold the Reins

Group

$85

13

6/12

6/14

Graham

Program Aide: Specialty Studio

6-8

$120

25

6/12

6/14

Graham

Sisterpalooza

2-8

$120

13

6/12

6/14

Graham

Water Rescue Training

10-12

$120

25

6/16

6/21

Mary Atkinson

Beach Party

4-5

$240

21

6/16

6/21

Mary Atkinson

Catch a Wave

6-8

$240

21

6/16

6/21

Graham

Counselor In Training I

11-12

$180

24

6/16

6/21

Graham

ELF Quest

2-3

$240

13

6/16

6/21

Hardee

Exhale

6-8

$240

17

6/16

6/21

Raleigh

Footprints in the Clouds

6-12

$225

29

6/16

6/21

Graham

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Group

$165

28

6/16

6/21

Graham

Girls' Retreat

6-8

$240

13

6/16

6/21

Mary Atkinson

Hoofing It

4-5

$395

26

6/16

6/21

Graham

It's A Girls' World

4-5

$240

13

6/16

6/21

Hardee

Rock the Boat

4-5

$240

17

6/16

6/21

Mary Atkinson

Splish, Splash

2-3

$240

21

6/16

6/21

Hardee

Water Pixies

2-3

$240

17

6/23

6/28

Hardee

All the World's a Stage

6-8

$240

17

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Boots and Saddles

5-8

$395

26

6/23

6/28

Graham

Camera Magic

6-8

$240

13

6/23

6/28

Hardee

Camp Beverly Hills

4-5

$240

17

6/23

6/28

Graham

Casting Call

4-5

$240

13

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Counselor In Training I

11-12

$180

24

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Here Comes the Captain

6-8

$240

21

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Lil' Pirates of CMA

2-3

$240

21

6/23

6/28

Hardee

Moonlight Madness

9-12

$240

17

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Program Aide: Power Up

6-8

$240

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START DATE

END DATE

LOCATION

SESSION NAME

GRADES

PRICE

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6/23

6/28

Graham

Rodeo Starlets

4-5

$395

26

6/23

6/28

Graham

Summer Action

Group

$165

13

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Surf's Up

7-12

$395

27

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

The Show Must Go On

4-5

$240

21

6/23

6/28

Mary Atkinson

Wrangler In Training I

10-12

$180

25

6/23

7/5

Graham

Counselor In Training II

12

$295

24

6/30

7/2

Mary Atkinson

Ahoy, Mateys!

4-5

$120

22

6/30

7/2

Mary Atkinson

Greatest Show on Earth

2-3

$120

22

6/30

7/5

Mary Atkinson

Adventures in Sherwood Forest

4-5

$240

22

6/30

7/5

Mary Atkinson

Fairy Tales

2-3

$240

22

6/30

7/5

Graham

Horse Whisperer

6-8

$395

26

6/30

7/5

Mary Atkinson

L.E.A.P.

9-10

$240

25

6/30

7/5

Mary Atkinson

Llama Trek

7-12

$395

27

6/30

7/5

Graham

Relax, Relate, Release

Group

$165

14

6/30

7/5

Graham

SPA-tacular

4-5

$240

14

6/30

7/5

Mary Atkinson

Wagon Wheels and Outdoor Deals

6-8

$240

22

6/30

7/5

Graham

Welcome to Paradise

6-10

$240

14

7/5

7/6

Mary Atkinson

Just Us Girls

1-6

$40

28

7/7

7/12

Hardee

Anything Goes

4-5

$240

18

7/7

7/12

Mary Atkinson

Castaway Island

4-5

$240

22

7/7

7/12

Graham

Chopped Challenge

6-10

$240

14

7/7

7/12

Mary Atkinson

Club CMA, Resort Style

8-10

$240

22

7/7

7/12

Mary Atkinson

CMA's Greatest Hits

2-3

$240

22

7/7

7/12

Hardee

Fireflies

4-5

$240

18

7/7

7/12

Mary Atkinson

Gettin' Sporty

6-8

$240

22

7/7

7/12

Hardee

Globetrotters

2-3

$240

17

7/7

7/12

Hardee

Media Maven

6-8

$240

18

7/7

7/12

Mary Atkinson

Ponytails

4-5

$395

26

7/7

7/12

Mary Atkinson

Rafting the Rapids

8-12

$395

27

7/7

7/12

Graham

Tack-y Gals

6-8

$395

26

7/7

7/12

Graham

The Power is Yours!

Group

$165

14

7/14

7/19

Hardee

Curious Cook

6-8

$240

18

7/14

7/19

Mary Atkinson

Girl in the Curl

7-12

$395

27

7/14

7/19

Mary Atkinson

Horsenapped

6-8

$395

26

7/14

7/19

Hardee

Junior Gumshoes

4-5

$240

18

7/14

7/19

Hardee

Just Imagine

2-3

$240

18

7/14

7/19

Graham

L.E.A.P.

9-10

$240

25

7/14

7/19

Mary Atkinson

Midnight Sun

4-5

$240

23

7/14

7/19

Hardee

Midnight Super Sleuth

9-12

$240

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START DATE

END DATE

LOCATION

SESSION NAME

GRADES

PRICE

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7/14

7/19

Mary Atkinson

Owls of the Enchanted Forest

9-12

$240

23

7/14

7/19

Mary Atkinson

Reach for the Stars

6-8

$240

23

7/14

7/19

Graham

River Riders

4-5

$395

26

7/14

7/19

Graham

Soaking Wet

9-12

$240

14

7/14

7/19

Graham

Sweet Carolina Girl

4-5

$240

14

7/14

7/19

Mary Atkinson

Water, Water, Everywhere

2-3

$240

23

7/21

7/26

Mary Atkinson

Art-a-palooza

2-3

$240

23

7/21

7/26

Hardee

BTru2U

6-8

$240

18

7/21

7/26

Graham

C.S.I. Graham

4-5

$240

15

7/21

7/26

Mary Atkinson

Explore the Coast

8-12

$395

27

7/21

7/26

Mary Atkinson

Flair for Fashion

6-8

$240

23

7/21

7/26

Hardee

Girl Power

4-5

$240

18

7/21

7/26

Mary Atkinson

Happy Trails

4-5

$395

26

7/21

7/26

Graham

I Spy

Group

$165

15

7/21

7/26

Mary Atkinson

It's All About Me

4-5

$240

23

7/21

7/26

Graham

PA Core Training & LiA Quest

6-8

$240

25

7/21

7/26

Hardee

Princess Quest

2-3

$240

18

7/21

7/26

Graham

Secret Agent Boot Camp

2-3

$240

15

7/21

7/26

Mary Atkinson

Summer Time

9-11

$240

23

7/28

7/30

Mary Atkinson

Detectives We Will Be

4-5

$120

23

7/28

7/30

Graham

It's a Family Affair

All

$50

28

7/28

7/30

Mary Atkinson

It's Your Quest

2-3

$120

23

7/28

7/30

Graham

Me & My Gal Spa Escape

All

$50

28

7/28

7/31

Mary Atkinson

Horse Sampler

4-5

$260

26

7/28

8/2

Hardee

Come Sail Away

7-10

$240

19

7/28

8/2

Mary Atkinson

Discover the Leader in You

6-8

$340

24

7/28

8/2

Hardee

Islands in the Sun

4-5

$240

19

7/28

8/2

Hardee

Spa Retreat

9-12

$240

19

7/28

8/2

Mary Atkinson

Wild about Williamsburg

8-12

$395

27

7/28

8/2

Hardee

Wildlife Sanctuary

6-8

$240

19

8/3

8/3

Mary Atkinson

Me and You!

All

$15

29

8/4

8/9

Hardee

Dock of the Bay

6-8

$240

19

8/4

8/9

Hardee

Iron Chef

6-8

$240

19

8/4

8/9

Hardee

Sailors Delight

9-12

$240

19

8/4

8/9

Hardee

Sea Creatures

4-5

$240

19

8/10

8/11

Hardee

Pirates & Princesses

1-6

$40

29

8/11

8/13

Hardee

Treasure Island

Group

$85

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

questions

Q: Who can attend Girl Scout resident camp?

Q: What are camp staff like? Are they trained?

A: Camp is open to all girls entering grades 2–12 regardless of race, religion, ability, national origin, or socioeconomic factors. All programs are open to Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts. Some programs may have prerequisites, which must be met to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the camper.

A: Camp staff are enthusiastic, talented, and caring. They are selected based on their maturity, program experience, and genuine desire to work with girls. All counselors are at least 18 years old. Before camp begins, staff attend an intensive on-site training, which includes activity programming, outdoor skills, songs, games, first aid and safety, emergency procedures, team building, program age level characteristics, dealing with homesickness, and much more.

Q: My camper is not a member of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines but would like to attend camp. Can she attend, and are there additional fees?

A: Girl Scout camps are open to all girls. Girls who are not members of Girl Scouts of the USA by February 1, 2013, pay an additional fee of $75 per camp session (which is due with the initial deposit and will also cover her Girl Scout membership fee). Girls who are members of councils other than Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines pay an additional fee of $60 per camp session (which is due with the initial deposit).

Q: Where will the campers sleep?

A: Girls are grouped in units. Depending on their program choice, girls may sleep in cabins or platform tents. Each unit has trained counselors housed in separate quarters within the living unit, but close enough to supervise campers. Counselors sleep in the same cabin in select sessions at Camp Hardee. These sessions are noted in the description.

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Q: Can my camper attend camp with a buddy/friend?

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A: Yes, we would love for girls to attend camp with a buddy. During registration there will be a place for the buddy’s name to be listed, but a camper may request only one buddy. Both girls need to be in the same age group, and both must register for the same session.

Sorry, we cannot honor requests for more than one buddy.

Q: Are camp staff local?

A: Most camp staff are from North Carolina. However, we work with Camp Counselors USA to recruit diverse staff from many different countries around the world. These staff members share their culture with the campers through camp activities.

Q: My potential camper has special needs. Can she come to camp?

A: Each year, many girls with special needs are able to participate in our camp program. Girls must be able to function in a 6:1 girl-to-adult ratio. Special needs may include physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral, or communicative. It is our hope to be able to serve all girls wishing to attend resident camp.

Providing a safe and positive experience to all campers is of utmost importance to us. The council reserves the right to make decisions of participation based on the extent of the girl’s special needs and our ability to meet those needs in the camp setting, as well as other factors as deemed appropriate. We are concerned about the health and safety of all campers, and we want to ensure we have appropriate professional and medical services to meet their needs. With regard to special diets, menus for programs are planned with the general camp population and economy of associated costs in mind.

Special diet requests are not generally included in those parameters. We will make every attempt to provide for

special dietary needs within the scope of our regular menus.

Please contact the camp director at 800.284.4475 to discuss the camp program and nature of your girl’s needs before registering for camp.

Q: Can my camper call home during the week?

A: No. We encourage independence and self-reliance. Campers are not permitted to make or receive phone calls. The camp director will contact parents if the camper has a medical problem, is excessively homesick, or has an emergency.

Please let your child know before camp that she will not be able to call home and that you are comfortable with this. It is important that you do not send your child to camp with a cell phone, as there is little or no coverage—and, most importantly, it will send a conflicting message to other campers. We are partners with you in your child’s summer experience, and we hope that you will support us in making camp happy and fun for everyone.

Q: Can we visit during a camp session?

A: No. To help maintain program continuity and ensure the safety of campers, visitors are only allowed at camp during open house and arrival and departure hours.

Q: What is a typical day at camp?

A: The day’s schedule will vary based on the camp and program but will be similar to the following: 7:00 a.m. Wake Up 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Flag Ceremony/Kapers 9:30 a.m. Morning Activities 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Rest Time 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Activities/Unit Time 6:00 p.m. Dinner/Flag Ceremony 7:15 p.m. All Camp Activity 9:30 p.m. Shower Time & Lights Out

Q: What happens if my camper has a difficult time adjusting to camp?

A: Camp staff will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, resident camp staff reserve the right to send any girl home who consistently exhibits inappropriate behavior or endangers herself or others. The girl’s parent/guardian is responsible for picking her up, and fees will not be refunded.

Q: What measures are taken to ensure my child’s safety while at camp?

A: We are dedicated to providing safe and secure camps for our campers. Each camp follows the guidelines set by the American Camp Association, as well as those set by Girl Scouts of the USA through Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Staff are housed in close proximity to camper cabins and tents, and buildings and grounds are checked nightly. All camp staff and adults spending the night at camp must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Q: If our plans change, how do I cancel my child’s session? Can I get a refund?

A: If your plans change and your camper can no longer attend her camp session, please notify the council’s camp registrar as soon as possible. Once you register for a session, you have made a commitment to that session and are responsible for payment in full. No refunds are available unless you have a medical emergency with a written doctor’s statement, or the session has a waitlist and we can fill your camper’s space. In those cases, a refund minus the non-refundable deposit will be considered. Please see page 33 for our refund and cancellation policy.

Q: When is the last day to register for camp?

A: Camp registrations will be accepted until two weeks prior to the session your camper wishes to attend. After May 1, registration must include payment in full. For late registrations, please note that your camper must have a doctor’s signature on her health history form in order to attend camp. Campers must have had an exam within 12 months of the last day of her session.

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Camp Graham is located on beautiful Kerr Lake, which is the main hub of activity for campers. All campers will get to enjoy the waterfront, whether they are swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, or playing on the water trampoline (based on swim ability levels). Every camper will have the opportunity to participate in the camp’s traditions and create a tie-dyed T-shirt, make other crafts, explore the wide-open spaces, and enjoy all that camp has to offer.

Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can also take aim at the archery range. Select sessions will participate in the new low ropes course.

Campers will stay in either platform tents or cabins, based on session. Horse camp sessions are listed on page 26.

Hold the Reins: Group Camp For girls entering all grade levels Don’t waste one minute of your summer vacation! Round up your troop or group and mosey over to Camp Graham for a grand ol’ time canoeing, making crafts, and swimming! In addition to having troop time, you’ll experience the whole kit and caboodle that camp has to offer. Groups may have to share cabins or tents with other groups.

Sisterpalooza For sisters entering grades 2-8 Come enjoy the sights and sounds of summer camp with your sister! Make a special sister craft, go kayaking or canoeing and explore what makes having a sister so fun and fabulous!

Sisters will sleep in platform tents or cabins with other sister pairs.

A Hootin' Hollerin' Good Time For girls entering grades 4-5 WANTED: Cowgirls! Start your summer off with a trip to the Ole' West. In this mini session, you will cook around a campfire, learn rodeo games and kick up yer heels with new friends. You can also try your hand at archery, canoeing, and swimming. We bet your boots that this will be a shindig to remember!

JUNE 16-21

Girls Just Want to Have Fun: Group Camp For girls entering all grade levels Gather your closest troop/group buddies and head to Camp Graham for a spectacular week of water, fun and friends!

Groups will have time to do their own thing but will also have the opportunity to enjoy archery, games, swimming, boating, campfires, and much more! Groups may have to share cabins or tents with other groups.

It's a Girls’ World For girls entering grades 4-5 Who runs the world? Girls! Come discover your leadership skills, make new friends and learn more about women leaders who led the way for you. When you are not finding your inner heroine, explore the wide-open spaces of Camp Graham, go swimming, kayaking, or sailing on Kerr Lake, make a tie-dye T-shirt, and much more!

Girls’ Retreat For girls entering grades 6-8

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Come relax, create new friendships and explore the amazing twists and turns of being a girl. Campers will enjoy a movie night under the stars, challenge themselves on our low ropes course, go on a scavenger hunt in the woods and frolic together in the lake. This promises to be a week of good times, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime!

JUNE 23-28

Summer Action: Group Camp For girls entering all grade levels Come partake in a little bit of everything camp has to offer.

Have fun on the water, get creative with crafts, enjoy outdoor living, and explore camp. Groups will have time to create their own fun, as well as participate in all of the Camp Graham traditions. Groups may have to share cabins or tents with other groups.

Casting Call For girls entering grades 4-5 Actors and storytellers take on roles- and you can too! Come discover and develop your inner artist. Try role-playing, improv, dancing, and singing. Play a leading role in a dramatic camp production that will educate and inspire others. When you are not exploring your favorite roles or rehearsing, come discover what makes camp ROCK!

Camera Magic For girls entering grades 6-8

ELF Quest For girls entering grades 2-3 An exciting quest awaits you in the enchanting woods of Camp Graham. Come explore the hiking trails, play games, sing songs and build your wings as you prepare to fly into action to change the world! When you are not ELFing around, enjoy the sights and sounds of camp, take a dip in the lake, and create a memory book of your quest.

Do you love taking pictures of yourself and friends? Photos are for more than just Facebook or Twitter posts, they create a visual history of the places you go and the things you do. In this session, you will use a camera to capture your own image and create your own idea of media. In addition, your group will work together to create a brief film that shows what true beauty looks like. While not on film or behind the lens, you will get to do the great things offered at camp, such as waterfront activities, archery, and more!

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The Power is Yours!: Group Camp For girls entering all grade levels

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Relax, Relate, Release: Group Camp For girls entering all grade levels Why stay home when you can be outdoors having a great time? Come chill, unwind, and connect with your groups lakeside. Your group can find your own adventure, visit the Camp Graham spa and hang out at the waterfront. Groups may have to share cabins or tents with other groups.

Want a break away from the same old activities every summer? Well, grab your group and come re-energize at Camp Graham! Spend some serious time outside swimming, boating, making crafts and creating your own adventure with your troop. Get ready to make new friends, reconnect with old friends and have a blast at camp! Groups may have to share cabins or tents with other groups. *Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

Chopped Challenge For girls entering grades 6-10

SPA-tacular For girls entering grades 4-5 Want a week of fun and relaxation? Then come spend a week at the “Camp Graham Spa.” Come enjoy manicures and pedicures, create organic scrubs for facials, and learn the art of massage. When you are not being pampered, go for a hike or take a refreshing dip in the lake. You'll feel like you spent a week at a 5-star resort!

Test your cooking skills with the ultimate chopped challenge! You and your camp mates will plan the menu and cook delicious meals for each other. Learn all about where the food you eat comes from and why purchasing food from your local food market can help make the world a better place. When you’re not creating something scrumptious, you can enjoy waterfront activities and other camp fun! * Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

Welcome to Paradise For girls entering grades 6-10 Are you ready for some downtime with your friends? Do you want to feel pampered and special like you do after a day in the surf and sand? That is what you will do at camp!

You will visit the camp spa, explore your inner beauty, and enjoy downtime hanging out with your friends. When not being pampered, discover the great activities that camp has to offer such as archery, the waterfront, tie-dying a T-shirt, and more!

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Sweet Carolina Girl For girls entering grades 4-5 If you love the shores of Carolina and swimming, canoeing, or sailing, then this is the place for you. Come to camp to check out your moves as you spend some time in the lake creating a water ballet, racing to see who is quickest, and of course, spending some time with your camp friends. When you are not at the lake having fun, you will enjoy the other sights and sounds of camp. * Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

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Spend your day on Kerr Lake learning about water, swimming, playing on the water trampoline, and canoeing or kayaking (based upon swimming ability). The waterfront is THE place to be at Camp Graham! You’ll still have time for camp crafts, s’mores, and to learn how to shoot an arrow with increased accuracy. We'll make sure that water balloons mark the bull’s eye. *Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

I Spy: Group Camp For girls entering all grade levels Come and enjoy a spectacular outdoor experience and discover what makes going to camp such a memorable time!

Maybe your troop will go for a hike on our scenic trails or master cooking over an open fire or try your hand at boating and swimming in our beautiful lake. Whatever you choose to do, prepare for a week to remember! Troops may have to share cabins or tents with other troops. * Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

Secret Agent Boot Camp For girls entering grades 2-3 Go undercover for a week and master the skills of a secret agent. As a Spy-In-Training, you will learn about camouflage, building fires without matches, stealth tactics, and selfdefense techniques all while enjoying archery, the waterfront, and other thrilling activities that only happen at summer camp! * Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

* Camp Kaleidoscope Returns to Camp Graham!

For the past 34 years, Camp Kaleidoscope has been a huge part of Camp Graham. Through Camp Kaleidoscope, chronically ill children are given a chance to take a break from hospitals and have fun in the outdoors. The boys and girls who attend Camp Kaleidoscope have noncommunicable chronic diseases such as cancer, asthma, kidney disease, or heart disease. Doctors, nurses, and other professionals from the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center spend the week with the campers in the Kaleidoscope Program. They participate in all aspects of camp. For most of these kids, going to Camp Graham is their first camping experience—because they cannot go camping without doctors, nurses, therapists, and special equipment. Without the Kaleidoscope program, many of the children would never have a chance to experience the fun of summer camp!

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This year, girls and boys in the Camp Kaleidoscope program will be at Camp Graham during the weeks of July 7-12, July 14-19, and July 21-26, 2013.

C.S.I. Graham For girls entering grades 4-5 There’s a mystery afoot at Camp Graham and it’s up to you to crack the case! Join with other Camp Scene Investigators and learn basic forensic techniques such as how to photograph a crime scene and test for fingerprints. If the trail grows cold, take a break and participate in the exciting activities camp has to offer. A trip to the lake or a turn at the archery range may be just what you need to crack the mystery! * Session occurs at the same time as the Camp Kaleidoscope program.

Group Camp Registration Bring your troop or a group from your service unit, county, or area. Groups can be as small as 4 girls and 2 adults or as large as 36 girls and 6 adults. Remember, 1 adult attends FREE with every 6 paying campers. A non-refundable deposit of $35.00 per camper is REQUIRED with your registration. This deposit is deducted from the camper fee. A deposit is also required for all adult campers. If a group is eligible to receive free adults then the deposit will be applied to the remaining balance of the group. Groups may charge additional fees for transportation, extra snacks, or other group expenses. Girls may also use their cookie dough for the fee. Financial assistance is available.

Group Leaders are provided with sleeping accommodations separate from the campers but within the same unit. They are close enough for supervision. A group reserving less than the entire unit will share the unit with other groups. In this situation, all the adults will share one tent or cabin.

Additional adults must pay the $165/$85 fee (minimum 2 adults with any size group to follow Safety Activity Check Point ratios). Groups must have at least 4 girl participants in order to register for group camp.

Group Camp fills up fast because it is so much fun!

Registration for Group Camp will open prior to the opening date for traditional summer camp. Register online through C.O.R.E. beginning January 16, 2013.

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Camp Hardee’s campers stay in air-conditioned cabins while enjoying their fun camp sessions. All girls participate in arts & crafts and swim in the pool. Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will have the chance to try archery. The camp is situated on the Pamlico River, and all campers get to canoe. Some campers get to kayak or sail, depending on the session description. In some sessions, counselors will sleep in cabins with the campers.

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Dippin’ Dolphins For girls entering grades 2–3 Discover the water wonders of Camp Hardee! Spend time playing in the water, learning fun water games, practicing your swimming skills, and learning how to canoe. Experience other camp activities like campfires, arts & crafts, and camp songs.

You may even get to see a dolphin from the dock at camp!

Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

Exhale For girls entering grades 6–8 Think warm summer breezes and waves crashing on the shore as you de-stress at camp this week. Practice your yoga poses, relax by the pool, go kayaking, and discover more about the air that you breathe. Make some yummy snacks to enjoy while staying up late one night to watch a movie.

JUNE 23-28

Artist Blitz

Camp Beverly Hills

For girls entering grades 4–5

For girls entering grades 4–5

Let your inner artist break free during this session that is filled with art projects—make metal jewelry, learn drawing tips, create your own tie-dyed work of art, and explore other ways to let your creativity show. You will also get a chance to cool off in the pool, take a canoe ride on the river, and sing songs around the campfire.

Do you love being pampered? Then we have a program for you!

Come to camp - to do your nails, learn about the latest trends in makeup and hair, give yourself a facial, and much more while you get dirt under those manicured nails doing camp activities!

Make your own bath products and enjoy the lap of luxury at camp … Beverly Hills style! Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

Typhoon Lagoon For girls entering grades 6–8 Discover the water wonders of Camp Hardee! Spend most of your time in or near water by kayaking, swimming, and canoeing. Top off the water-filled week by having a floating lunch while paddling around on the Pamlico River. Experience all of the camp activities like campfires, archery, arts & crafts, and camp songs.

JUNE 16-21

Water Pixies For girls entering grades 2–3 Explore the camp pixie hollow and learn about how water pixies help protect the water at Camp Hardee! This will be a week of flitting around camp, spending time exploring the shores of the lake, swimming in the pool, and discovering how wonderful water is to everyone in the world. You will go on a mystical adventure to discover more about the wonders of water. Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

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All the World’s a Stage For girls entering grades 6–8 Try out your talents and discover all about being a star of the theater. Learn about acting, stage make-up, set design, and costumes. At the end of the week, put on a performance for the whole camp where you can show off the amazing costumes and props that you made during your week at camp.

Moonlight Madness For girls entering grades 9–12 Come experience the nightlife of camp. Stay up really late one night for a midnight swim and a movie, and then sleep in the next morning. Spend your days lounging by the pool, putting on a talent show, canoeing or kayaking on the river, and making a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt.

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Globetrotters For girls entering grades 2–3

Rock the Boat For girls entering grades 4–5 Get energized and race to camp to spend a week learning how to canoe, swimming in the pool, and cooking around the campfire. Learn all about the different types of energy—like how the energy we get from food can help you paddle the boat faster. Don’t rock the boat too much because one day you will get to have a floating lunch on the water.

Get together with the camp’s international staff and discover life around the globe. Cook foreign foods and hear stories about girls from other countries.

You’ll even practice a few phrases in a foreign language. Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

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Junior Gumshoes For girls entering grades 4–5 This week at camp will test your detective skills. When you get to camp you will be met by the lead detectives that will assist you in finding clues that will help you solve this weeklong mystery. Your adventures will take you boating, swimming, hiking, and making a few crafts to help you get to the bottom of the mystery!

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Anything Goes For girls entering grades 4–5 At camp you will get a chance to discover and try on new roles— you can be anything! Put on a talent show that highlights your singing, dancing, or even juggling skills! You will have an amazing week at camp while you swim, canoe, and make some great crafts.

This mouthwatering camp experience is a delicious blend of outdoor cooking and your favorite camp activities. Discover the science of cooking and explore kitchen chemistry to make some tasty treats for you and your new camp friends.

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For girls entering grades 9–12

Come experience one of the most magical times at camp sunset. The fireflies will be out exploring and so will you!

Make a campfire to roast s’mores, sing songs, and cook a special treat. During the day, even though the fireflies aren’t lighting up the sky, you will still be able to enjoy all that camp has to offer like canoeing, archery, and swimming in the pool!

The night is full of mystery and surprises when you spend a week at camp. During your stay at camp you will spend some time exploring the mysteries of the night sky, making glow in the dark crafts, and taking a late night dip in the pool. After spending the night exploring, enjoy the other great things camp has to offer, like archery, canoeing, and kayaking.

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Media Maven For girls entering grades 6–8

Princess Quest

Want to make movies? Want to make media that matters?

Express yourself and have fun by learning digital video making! Create a public service announcement or make video art using your favorite poem all while enjoying all the fun that camp has to offer. Digital recording devices will be provided to campers to use while at camp.

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Just Imagine For girls entering grades 2–3

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Join us for a week of magic and mystery as we explore the infinite possibilities of the world of imagination. You will create your own world of magical creatures, make magical goo, grow your own edible rock crystals, and use your imagination to conduct other cool experiments. Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

Follow the trail to camp to go on your own princess quest!

Create your own princess tiaras and jewelry, make new friends, go on a scavenger hunt, and solve a magical mystery. You will also swim, canoe, sing camp songs, and roast s’mores over the campfire. Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

Girl Power For girls entering grades 4–5 Discover your inner moxie and join your new camp friends to use your energy, courage, and determination to create super girl characters. You and your superhero friends will explore camp, go boating, take a dip in the pool, and also learn about how to mobilize your moxie into world changing actions!

BTru2U For girls entering grades 6–8 Come to camp to make new friends and learn all about how to navigate the crazy maze of friendships. Create works of art doing crafts that celebrate how awesome you are, spend time relaxing in the pool and paddling a canoe or kayak, all while learning about cliques, bullying, and tips to create lasting friendships.

Islands in the Sun For girls entering grades 4–5 Experience the peaceful paradise of Camp Hardee. Learn some basic yoga poses while gazing at the Pamlico River, and relax at camp by lounging by the pool. You will also make your own bath products, paint your nails, and make face masks while enjoying the other fun camp activities.

Wildlife Sanctuary For girls entering grades 6–8 You will spoil yourself with manicures, pedicures, facials, and all around pampering. Gather around a campfire to make s’mores, take a leisurely canoe or kayak ride, and enjoy a latenight dip in the pool. Sneak a treat and attend an ice cream social with your new friends. A few days at camp will help you feel rejuvenated and more energetic to face your daily challenges.

Come Sail Away For girls entering grades 7–10 In this beginning sailing program, learn that sailing is more than simply being pushed and pulled by the wind. Sailing is meeting new friends, enjoying nature’s beauty and challenge, and sharing a special fellowship with all boaters. In this session, campers will learn all about boating safety, rigging, the wind, how a sail works, tacking, jibbing, capsize recoveries, steering, anchoring, and more. Campers will need to be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes.

Spa Retreat For girls entering grades 9–12 Come to camp to relax from your hectic schedule – spend time with your friends at the pool, kayaking or canoeing on the river, and learning some helpful stress-less tips. Make your own organic bath products, repurpose an old shirt into a wonderful woven headband, and whip up some delicious smoothies at the Camp Hardee spa retreat.

AUGUST 4-9

Sea Creatures For girls entering grades 4–5 Surf’s up at camp! Learn fun water games, paddle a canoe, splash in the pool, and have a picnic lunch on the dock. Spend the week playing in the water and exploring the other activities at camp like arts & crafts, archery, and singing around glowing campfires. Counselors will stay in cabins with the campers.

Dock of the Bay For girls entering grades 6–8 Spend your time boating on the river, swimming in the pool, singing karaoke, and enjoying lots of other fun activities. Learn how to canoe and kayak, and see what camp looks like from the Pamlico River. After you’re back on land, have a picnic lunch.

At night, enjoy the view of the night sky while sitting on the dock.

Iron Chef For girls entering grades 6–8

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Have you ever cooked brownies in a cardboard box? Would you eat Hop Toad Popcorn? How about Moose Kabobs? We could have Walking Salads and Bird Nest Breakfasts, too. This session will include an Iron Chef cooking competition at the end of the week with a secret mystery ingredient. Healthy choices, safe preparation techniques, and the Joy of Cooking are our focus as we battle the Iron Chef. In the end everyone is a winner and everyone gets to eat their creations! Swimming, hiking, songs, crafts, and games will round out a week of new friendships and lasting memories at camp.

Sailor’s Delight For girls entering grades 9–12 During this intermediate sailing session, you will learn basic water safety, how to rig your sailboat, and how to use the wind to propel your boat. All participants must have previous sailing experience. Practice your skills, learn how to maneuver your boat, and take a trip down the river! Girls over the age of 15 will earn the American Red Cross Basic Sailing Certification.

Campers will need to be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes.

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Treasure Island: Troop Camp For girls entering all grade levels Troop leaders gather up all of your pirates and set sail to Camp Hardee to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the programs provided by the camp staff. Pretend you have been shipwrecked on your own private tropical island while you enjoy archery, games, campfires, and much more. Make sure you bring your best pirate outfit to celebrate in true swashbuckling style with a Treasure Island dance party. Troops will have time to do their own thing, too. Troops may have to share cabins with other troops.

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At Camp Mary Atkinson, campers can participate in the challenge-by-choice Alpine Tower (for those 10 years or older);the bouldering Grotto, and other camper favorites like the zero-entry swimming pool, and the ten foot waterslide. The Leadership Center hosts the air-conditioned dining hall, stage, and technology center. Campers will also have the chance to go canoeing or kayaking on the pond, participate in nature activities, and play sports in the new airnasium!

Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can also take aim at the archery range. Campers will participate in several allcamp activities during the week to connect with the whole camp community. Campers will stay in either platform tents or cabins, based on the session. Horse camp sessions are listed on page 26.

Snug as a Bug For girls entering grades 2–3 Come out to camp and enjoy a weeklong slumber party! You and your gal pals will spend the day having fun in the sun while racing across the pond, floating in the pool, and having some all-around camp adventures. The week would be incomplete without popcorn, movies, and facials. Come enjoy the party at CMA.

Catch a Wave For girls entering grades 6–8 Have some fun surfin’ through what camp has to offer! Do you like to swim? Learn some water games, and have a good time.

Challenge yourself at the Alpine Tower and see just how far you can go! Experience other camp activities, as well, when you canoe out onto the water, enjoy the waterslide, and make cool beads with your new friends.

JUNE 23–28

iCamp For girls entering grades 4–5 This week will be full of fun! You will enjoy swimming in the pool, the waterslide in the lake, canoeing or kayaking and taking aim on the archery range. With the help of the camp staff, use the camp’s iPads to capture the excitement of camp, find recipes for homemade facials, and download new braiding techniques for your own hair braiding party!

Pamper Yourself For girls entering grades 6–8 Hang out with your friends for some rest and relaxation “beach vacation style.” Make your own homemade facial and cool off with a dip in the pool while you sip fruit smoothies.

Bring a favorite novel to chill out with during rest time. Put yourself to the test when you challenge yourself at the tower or take aim at the archery range.

JUNE 16–21

Splish, Splash For girls entering grades 2–3 You’ll be splishin’ and splashin’ while a laughin’! It’s time to get wet through water balloon games, sprinklers, our waterslide, and more. Come ready to get soaked and have some fun with your new friends while you discover camp.

Lil' Pirates of CMA For girls entering grades 2–3 Well, buckaroos, it seems you are here for an adventure! We will be working together like a crew on a ship to find the Pirate Queen’s treasure. You will have to work as a team to collect the clues and save the day! If your crew is successful, she’ll reward you with a party under the stars. (At least you know where you stand, even if one foot is on the plank!)

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The Show Must Go On For girls entering grades 4–5 Want to be part of a musical production—camp style? Sing some songs and practice your lines during the week. You will help make stage props and have fun with your new friends.

When you are not working on the production, you can enjoy all of the other activities camp has to offer.

Here Comes the Captain For girls entering grades 6–8 How does the captain of the ship keep things in order? Have fun this week learning to be a leader! Do you want to learn the skills it takes to take care of children? Become trained in American Red Cross babysitting at camp this week. Learn some survival skills to help you be prepared for anything.

Beach Party For girls entering grades 4–5 Have your fun in the sun at camp this week! You’ll make a splash everywhere you go, whether it’s taking aim with archery or putting your own creativity to use in the craft hut.

At the waterfront, slide down the waterslide, go canoeing, and drop in a fishing line. Play in the pool, dive for rings, enjoy water aerobics, and go snorkeling. It’s all about water fun!

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CMA’s Greatest Hits For girls entering grades 2–3

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You’ll enjoy all of camp’s favorite games, songs, hikes, activities, and adventures. This is the week that anything goes and is packed with only the best of the best! What will be your #1 hit?

Greatest Show on Earth

Castaway Island

For girls entering grades 2–3

For girls entering grades 4–5

Come see what camp is all about! Sample some of the fun with your new friends. You will swim in the pool, canoe, or try the waterslide in the pond. Learn camp songs, create a craft and have s’mores by a campfire. Come see what makes camp so special!

Get ready for a week of challenges sure to inspire the survivor spirit in us all. Once geared up you will explore the waters, get back to nature, and discover how to build a shelter in the wild. Become a real castaway as you embark on a new adventure.

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Gettin’ Sporty

For girls entering grades 4–5

For girls entering grades 6–8

You will be stepping back in time and having fun like you are on a pirate ship. Set sail for your adventure at camp and go canoeing, swimming, sing camp songs, and make new friends. You will get to have a party on our outdoor ship before you embark on your journey home.

You will be spending time each day working on skills to improve or learn volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Girls will be learning skills from college players and/or coaches from some of America's favorite sports. Enjoy the new airnasium at camp that will help keep you out of the sun while you work hard having fun!

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Wagon Wheels and Outdoor Deals For girls entering grades 6–8 Do you like cooking outdoors and making crafts? Research recipes on the Internet, and pick one to try. You will peel apples and make apple butter to jar up and take home. Crafts will include candles, cross-stitch, and toy-making.

Fairy Tales For girls entering grades 2–3 Pixie dust, fairies, and stars are what you will dream of this week. Venture to new lands and try some new skills here at camp. You will have many adventures to remember while you and your new friends build lasting friendships exploring the outdoors in fairy tale style!

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Experience the fun of Camp Mary Atkinson and learn about the famous bandit Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. What happened when Prince John captured Maid Marion and hid her away? You will learn the skills you need to rescue her by shooting at archery, paddling the canoes and swimming in the pool while collecting clues to save her.

For girls entering grades 8–10 Welcome to Club CMA! As your resort directors, we’ll make sure this week is non‐stop fun in the sun. You have decided to enjoy the finest resort in town. At the CMA Resort, you and your friends can make your own schedule. You choose when you want to take a break or challenge yourselves to new heights. Come see what Club CMA is all about!

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Water, Water, Everywhere

Art-a-palooza

For girls entering grades 2–3

For girls entering grades 2–3

Who doesn’t love water? You use it every day! Learn ways to conserve and have fun with it. You’ll play games, swim in the pool, make crafts, and enjoy the waterslide. Have fun with your new friends when you share a trip on the pond in canoes and enjoy other camp activities.

Learn about different types of art—Web design, photography, and making crafts. Release your creative energy by making your very own Camp Mary Atkinson scrapbook using photos from your adventures at camp.

Midnight Sun

For girls entering grades 4–5

For girls entering grades 4–5

It's All About Me

More fun at camp happens after the sun goes down. Explore all the excitement there is at night. Be an undercover investigator as you discover the stars, animals, and other overnight happenings—while everyone else is asleep. What will you uncover under the midnight sun?

Calling all young chefs who want to learn a variety of cooking skills to use for a lifetime! Become familiar with kitchen utensils, measuring, following recipes, nutrition, and kitchen safety. Put your skills to the test by creating your own edible masterpieces. Learn what foods will help you be a shining star.

Reach for the Stars

Flair for Fashion

For girls entering grades 6–8

For girls entering grades 6–8

Life’s a stage and you’re the star! You will shine this week when you and your new friends put on a musical production for the whole camp. Learn what it takes to be a star on the stage and how to get there.

Learn ways to create a style that really fits you. See how you can recycle or repurpose clothing and accessories to make them your own. Your week at camp is sure to ignite the fashionista in you and create your own style!

Owls of the Enchanted Forest

Summer Time

For girls entering grades 9–12

For girls entering grades 9–11

Challenge yourself to reach the top of the Alpine Tower and be trained to be a belayer and have the opportunity to “work” at the tower. You will set the schedule for the week and get the chance to do the things you want to do! You could spend time unwinding while you read, enjoy a night swim, or sleep under the stars.

Come and enjoy the summer of your life! You will get to plan your adventures. We want you to be in charge of your fun!

You will get to stay up late, swim after dark, watch a movie, and just have some girl time with your friends.

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J U LY 2 8 – 3 0

It's Your Quest For girls entering grades 2–3 Enjoy all that camp has to offer in just a few days. Come search for your unit's flag! It will be hidden around camp.

You will have to explore all there is to do in order to find it!

Once the flags have been collected, there will be a special party under the stars.

Detectives We Will Be For girls entering grades 4–5 Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Come work as a group and sleuth your way to a special adventure. You will search for clues while having fun at camp at the archery range, in the pool, or on the lake. You will get to take the stage for a dance party to remember under the stars.

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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT AT...

Counselor In Training (CIT) I Camp Graham: June 16-21 Camp Mary Atkinson: June 23-28 For girls entering grades 11–12 Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children? Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, you should be a Counselor In Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor. You will plan weekly activities, shadow camp staff, learn about management, and participate in other fun things.

Counselor In Training (CIT) II Camp Graham: June 23-28 and June 30-July 5 Camp Mary Atkinson: June 9-14 and June 16-21 For girls entering grade 12 Prerequisite: CIT I This two-week second-year program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and visit other camps to see a variety of programs. You will go home over the weekend. You will have the chance to participate in a third week free of charge. The third week will immediately follow the two-week session and will be a chance to build your skills. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must participate in the third week.

Discover the Leader in You! Camp Mary Atkinson: July 28-August 2 For girls entering grades 6–8

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Discover the leader within you through interactive and fun activities.

Explore group dynamics, values and integrity, and leadership styles while completing activities in the Amaze: It's Your World--Change It! Leadership Journey. Spend time with women leaders, visit a college campus, develop a personal leadership action plan to benefit your community, and enjoy all the fun of camp. Thanks to generous support from United Way of the Greater Triangle's Women's Leadership Council, we can provide this exciting opportunity to you and other middle school girls from United Way youth-serving agencies.

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LEAP (Lead, Experience, Apply, Prepare)

Program Aide: Power Up

Camp Graham: July 14-19

For girls entering grades 6–8

Camp Mary Atkinson: June 30-July 5

Prerequisite: LiA Award

For girls entering grades 9–10

Get powered up with Program Aide Core training and practice your skills while working with the younger groups at camp. What will you find to be your specialty? Sample it all this week while relaxing camp style in your spare time.

You may even earn a specialty patch.

Do you want to lead or mentor other girls? Are you still just a bit too young to be a Counselor In Training (CIT)? Then this program is for you! Start establishing leadership roles while reaping all the benefits of being a camper.

Program Aide: Core Training and LiA Quest

Camp Mary Atkinson: June 23-28

Water Rescue Training Camp Graham: June 12-14

Camp Graham: July 21-26

For girls entering grades 10–12

For girls entering grades 6–8

Do you love aquatic activities? Want to learn how to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying the water? Then join us at Camp Graham and become a certified water rescuer.

During this mini session, you will complete the American Red Cross certification course in Basic Water Rescue and learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. *The Basic Water Rescue course does not provide participants with all the information and skills needed to be certified as a lifeguard. Participants need to be able to tread water and feel comfortable in chest-deep water.

Prerequisite: Participants must complete the online PA training modules before camp.

Do you enjoy working with younger girls? Interested in earning your Leader in Action Award? Then this session is for you! Come enjoy camp AND become a trained Program Aide (a.k.a. PA). Core training will provide you with the opportunity to work with younger girl troops and at service area events, council events, and day camps. You will also complete the steps to achieve your LiA Award which is required of all Program Aides.

Program Aide: Speciality Studio Camp Graham: June 12-14 For girls entering grades 6–8 Prerequisite: Program Aide Core Training Have you taken the Program Aide Core Training? Do you like to lead songs, plan ceremonies and teach arts & crafts? Then this is the specialty training for you! Come for a hands-on workshop where you will be able to sharpen your teaching skills and discover how to adapt learning experiences in these specific areas for varying age groups. Upon completion of this mini session, you will receive three specialty patches from the above areas.

Wrangler In Training (WIT) I Camp Mary Atkinson: June 23-28 For girls entering grades 10–12 Do you love horses and working with younger girls? Are you ready to teach equestrian skills to younger campers? Then this is the session for you! You must be an advanced rider who is mature, responsible, and a hard worker. Wranglers In Training (WITs) must be physically fit in order to work this session. To apply to be a WIT, please provide a letter of reference from a riding instructor.

Wrangler In Training (WIT) II Camp Mary Atkinson: June 9-14 and June 16-21 For girls entering grades 11–12 Prerequisite: WIT I

I’VE GOT THE COMPASS!

This two-week, second-year program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. You will be assigned a group of riders to help and guide through the weeks. You will go home over the weekend.

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Horse camps

Our summer horse program is for our campers to experience horses in a fun and safe environment.

You will connect with your horse when you learn proper horse care. Our horse programs teach campers basic horseback riding skills, such as walking and controlling your mount, as well as basic care and grooming. Each summer horse program has its own flare and style. Depending on the camp you attend, you may ride English or Western style. See below for more details at each location. You will be placed in riding groups based on an assessment made by the director of the horse program.

Camp Graham Camp Mary Atkinson Our horses are located on our property for the summer. You will walk to the barn every day and learn in small groups. Ride English style and enjoy connecting with your horse and partner. You are required to have long pants and boots appropriate for riding. We provide helmets, saddles, and other riding gear. When you are not at the horse barn, you will enjoy camp with your new horse pals while you swim, canoe, fish, and make crafts.

JUNE 9–14

Horsing Around For girls entering grades 5–8

Our horse program is located at a local riding stable, which you will travel to daily. While there, you will participate in Western-style riding while you connect with your horse. You are required to wear long pants and boots appropriate for riding.

We provide helmets, saddles, and other riding gear. When you are not at the stable, you will enjoy camp with your fellow riders as you swim, hike, make crafts, and enjoy down time at Camp Graham.

JUNE 23- 28

Rodeo Starlets For girls entering grades 4-5

JUNE 16–21

Hoofing It For girls entering grades 4–5

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Horse Whisperers For girls entering grades 6-8

JUNE 23–28

Boots and Saddles For girls entering grades 5–8

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Tack-y Gals For girls entering grades 6-8

J U LY 7– 1 2

Ponytails For girls entering grades 4–5

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River Riders For girls entering grades 4-5

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For girls entering grades 6–8

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J U LY 2 1 – 2 6

Happy Trails For girls entering grades 4–5

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Horse Sampler (mini-session) For girls entering grades 4–5

adventure

trips

Surf’s Up!

Camp Mary Atkinson: June 23-28 For girls entering grades 7–12 Calling all girls who have always wanted to learn to surf, catch a wave, or get in the barrel! This is your chance to experience the thrill of the board beneath your feet, the wind in your hair, and the warmth of the summer sun on your face. Look cool and feel confident after three days of lessons kickin’ it surfer girl style, riding toes on the nose! Spend time with your buddies sitting around the campfire exchanging surf stories or tearing it up on the volleyball court. Girls must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes, stay underwater for short periods of time, and lift a lightweight surfboard. Girls stay at a public campground and travel to Kure Beach for the surf lessons.

Llama Trek Camp Mary Atkinson: June 30-July 5 For girls entering grades 7–12 Take to the trails of the Pisgah National Forest with the help of llamas carrying your group’s gear. You’ll get an introduction to backpacking, while learning to set up camp and get along in nature. As you make your way along wooded trails and gorgeous rivers, you’ll find yourself on a forest safari! Spend the night at camp before heading out, and return to camp in time for a campfire on Thursday night.

Rafting the Rapids Camp Mary Atkinson: July 7-12 For girls entering grades 8–12 Have you ever gone down the river in a raft? You will get to experience an overnight rafting trip in West Virginia. Stay at camp for the night, and then head to ACE Adventure Resort to play in the water park on huge inflatable toys, go hiking, raft down the river, and much more. Campers will travel together to West Virginia and pitch tents in a public campground. Campers must be 12 years old at the start of the session, be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes, and stay underwater for short periods of time.

Girl in the Curl Camp Mary Atkinson: July 14-19 For girls entering grades 7–12 Take a short trip to the beach to spend some time with your camp friends learning to surf! The Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp will teach you to be a surfing beach bum after three days of lessons at Kure Beach. Camp at a public campground and enjoy a dip in the pool and cooking over a campfire. Girls must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes, stay underwater for short periods of time, and lift a lightweight surfboard.

Explore the Coast Camp Mary Atkinson: July 21-26 For girls entering grades 8–12 Spend a week enjoying the sites, sun, surf, and sand of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Campers will travel to the Outer Banks, stay in a public campground, and sleep in tents while they are exploring the coast. Take a kayak tour, learn about the coastal ecosystem, climb to the top of a lighthouse, and enjoy the salt breezes with your new camp friends. Campers will stay at camp the first night before departing for the trip.

Wild about Williamsburg Camp Mary Atkinson: July 28-August 2 For girls entering grades 8–12 Are you wild about roller coasters and water parks? Then travel with your camp friends to Williamsburg, VA, to experience the thrill of roller coasters at Busch Gardens, cool off at the water park, and see the historic sites of Colonial Williamsburg.

Campers will be pitching their own tents and staying in a public campground after spending the first night at Camp Mary Atkinson.

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special summer events Campout Night with the RailHawks: Troop Overnighter June 8-9 For girls entering all grades $25/girl; $25/adult Registration Closing May 13 Come out for a night of soccer under the stars! Campout Night with the Carolina RailHawks soccer team is coming up in June! After enjoying the soccer game, you can meet the players, get autographs, and enjoy the evening with all your friends at WakeMed Soccer Park. We will learn some tips on how to lead a healthy lifestyle! Make sure to sign up your troop early and bring your own tents for a fun time camping and kicking around with your favorite players.

Campout packages include a match ticket, a light dinner, RailHawks patch, and more! All overnight adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed a criminal background check.

Footprints in the Clouds June 16-21 For girls entering grades 6-12 $225/girl; $125/adult Raleigh Service Center Registration Closing March 18

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Come hike the Appalachian Trail! Experienced leaders will teach you everything you need to know to become a confident hiker. For our multi-day Appalachian Trail hike, you will carry a pack weighing 25–30 pounds. Backpacks and all other specialized hiking gear except footwear will be provided. Each hiker will need hiking boots and hiking socks, at a cost of approximately $100. Basic camping and first aid skills are helpful, but not required.

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deposit is required with registration. No more than three girls per troop may participate unless space is still available as of February 15, 2013.

Girls must be 13 or older by June 1, 2013. All adults attending must be registered members and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to the weekend.

Just Us Girls!

July 5-6 6:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

For girls entering grades 1–6 and their favorite gal pal (age 18+) $40/girl; $40/adult Camp Mary Atkinson Registration Closing June 9 Share the camp experience with a fun friend. You will enjoy the amenities of Camp Mary Atkinson during this one-night adventure. Conquer the pond in a canoe or with a fishing pole. Relax by the pool, make a craft, take a hike, or challenge yourself on the Alpine Tower (for those 10 years or older). You will be in charge of your adventures when you sign up for activities run by camp staff. Enjoy homecooked meals with fresh fruit and salad bars. Sing songs, make s’mores, and create new memories for the two of you!

Sisters welcome. Tents and cabins will be shared with other girls and adults. All overnight adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed a criminal background check.

One parent per girl must attend gear training on March 23, 2013, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Interested adults can register and attend as participants; parents are discouraged from attending with their daughters. A $50 non-refundable

Registration closing for special summer events This is the last day that you can register for an event if space is available. Please note that some events fill prior to closing date. Mailed registrations must be received by this date.

Me & My Gal Spa Escape

Me and You! (Favorite Guy)

July 28-30 For girls entering all grade levels and their favorite gal pal (age 18+) $50/girl; $50/adult Camp Graham Registration Closing June 24

August 3 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

For all girls and their favorite adult guy pal (age 18+) $15/girl; $15/adult Camp Mary Atkinson Registration Closing July 15

Pack your bags and bring your favorite gal (mom, grandma, aunt or female role model) for a fun and relaxing escape! You will be able to rejuvenate at the “Camp Graham Spa” where you will learn how to make your own facials and lip gloss, take a refreshing dip in the healing waters of Kerr Lake, and dance the night away at our end of the summer beach bash.

When your nails have dried, come explore the rest of camp and try your hand at archery, tie-dying, and much more! This is a perfect way for you & your gal to spend quality time together! All adults must be registered members and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to the event.

Share a day at Camp Mary Atkinson with your favorite guy!

Choose what you want to do—as long as you do it together.

Swim in the pool, canoe in the pond, make a craft, take a hike, or just relax. Camp is a great place to hang out together and share new experiences. You might even want to challenge yourselves on the Alpine Tower (for those 10 years or older). Lunch will be served camp style. Come make some new memories for the two of you. The adult male attending must be 18 years or older (i.e., dads, brothers, uncles), be registered, and have successfully completed a criminal background check.

It's a Family Affair July 28-30 For girls entering all grade levels and their families $50/person Camp Graham Registration Closing June 24 What's better than going to summer camp? Going to summer camp with your family! Bring the whole crew and experience the outdoors Camp Graham style. You’ll meet other Girl Scout families, do camp crafts, make s’mores and show off your family dance moves at our end-of-summer beach bash. This session is full of outdoor family fun you will not want to miss! One cabin or platform tent will be assigned to each family unit. Non-Girl Scout children must be at least 3 years old to attend with the Girl Scout. All adults must be registered members and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to the event.

Pirates & Princesses: Me and My Guy Overnight Event August 10-11 For all girls entering grades 1-6 and their favorite guy pal (age 18+) $40/girl; $40/adult Camp Hardee Registration Closing July 8 Come have lots of fun with your favorite guy pal (dad, uncle, older brother—guy must be over 18). Enjoy singing around the campfire, archery, canoeing, and dancing at the Pirate & Princess Dance Party! Each girl must register with an adult male. All adults must be registered members and successfully complete a criminal background check prior to the event.

Adults will sleep separately from the girls, but will be close by in the same unit. This is an individual event, and we will not be able to accommodate more than one buddy request per guy pal pair.

Refunds and cancellation for special summer events The council event refund and cancellation policy outlined on C.O.R.E. is to be followed for special summer events.

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PLEASE NOTE • Camp Extras are not available for Special Summer Events.

• Camp Extras are not available for Adventure Trips. Adventure Trip participants will receive a camp T-shirt (cost of the shirt is included in the fees).

• All Camp Extras must be paid for in full at the time of registration.

Camp Care Packages – $30 Pamper your camper with a special care package from the Girl Scout Council Shop.

For only $30, you can make your camper’s stay memorable with a fun care package! Your camper will receive a bag of goodies—such as a journal, pen, small games, and other cool items. Camp care packages will be delivered with a special note to your camper during her week at camp.

Camp T-shirts – $13 Order your camp T-shirt now! T-shirts are $13 and come in youth medium and large, as well as adult small through 3XL.

Trading Post – $5 minimum

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Your camper can do a little shopping at the camp Trading Post! Choose from T-shirts, patches, stamps, plush animals, flashlights, water bottles, and more. Buy as little or as much as your camper needs. Trading Post gift cards can be purchased in increments of $5 and may be used from year to year for Trading Post purchases as well as in the council shops.

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You may purchase this product at the time of registration or by making a deposit at camp on the first day of the session. All cards will be kept in the Trading Post during the camp session and returned on the last day of camp if there is a balance remaining.

Camp Photos – $6 A camp photo of your camper with her unit is a great way to bring home lasting memories of new camp friends and a great time at camp. Photos will be distributed on the last day of the session.

WAY TO GO!

registering for camp Camp Costs Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines understands the value of camp and continues to provide financial support to offer these important programs at affordable rates. Camp fees cover most direct costs—such as food, program supplies, supplementary health and accident insurance, and camp counselor salaries. Indirect costs— such as planning and administering the program, registration, and property maintenance—are costs subsidized by the council.

In addition, financial assistance in the form of “Camperships” enables all girls to enjoy the Girl Scout camp experience. Camperships are made possible thanks to our many generous donors. To make summer resident camp possible for a girl, please make a donation to the Campership Fund during the online registration process or on the registration form.

Donations are tax deductible. (See page 33 for Campership information.)

Please mail the registration form and deposit to arrive just before February 20, 2013. Mailed registrations should not be postmarked earlier than February 13, 2013.

Please note that emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered registrations will NOT be accepted.

Girls who are currently registered members of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines may register for camp: • Online beginning February 13, 2013 • By mail beginning February 20, 2013 Girls who are not members of Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts who are members of councils other than Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines are welcome to register for camp beginning February 27, 2013.

Deposits Nonrefundable deposits apply toward camp fees only and must accompany all registrations. A deposit is required for each camp session.

• Currently registered members of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines – $75 • Girls who are members of another Girl Scout Council – $135 ($75 + $60) • Girls who are not registered members prior to February 1 – $150 ($75 + $75 additional fee which also includes the Girl Scout member fee)

Registering for Camp

Fees for Camp Extras are due at the time of registration.

Register online through the council online registration system (C.O.R.E.) at www.nccoastalpines.org. In order to secure the camper’s top choice in camp session, registration through C.O.R.E., the online system, is recommended.

Registration Confirmations

To request a hard copy of the registration form, please contact the Raleigh Service Center. Mail the Camp Registration Form with payment to the council.

A registration email will be sent immediately after registering for camp which will include a link to the Camp Confirmation packet. This packet contains important information required for the session including directions to the camp, required camper forms, packing list, and check-in/check-out procedures.

If an email address is not provided, a confirmation packet will be mailed to the camper after April 1, 2013.

Please note that most camp forms are downloadable from the council website.

Registrant Type

Registration Date

Deposit Amount

Current Girl Scout – North Carolina Coastal Pines Members

Online: February 13, 2013 Mail: February 20, 2013

$75

Girl Scout members of other councils

February 27, 2013

$135

Non-members

February 27, 2013

$150

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paying for camp Cookie Dough: Paying for Camp the Cookie Way Cookie Dough earned during the Cookie Sale Program may be applied toward resident camp sessions and special summer events, trading posts, day camps, and council-sponsored events.

• A $75 nonrefundable deposit is required for all registrations and will be used as part of the camp fee.

Please register as soon as possible; don’t wait for the Cookie Dough to be issued.

• Please note that Cookie Dough is not accepted as a type of payment through the online system. Therefore, all registrants must pay the initial deposit via credit card at the time of registration. The council will apply Cookie Dough credits to the remaining balance.

• If your camper has sufficient Cookie Dough to pay for the full camp registration fee, your deposit will be refunded at the time the Cookie Dough is applied.

• If you wish to use your 2013 Cookie Dough for resident camp, please note this on your Superstar Destinations request due March 30.

• To use 2012 Cookie Dough, please mail the card or a copy of the back along with a note that includes the amount to be applied; your camper’s name; and her session name, date, and location.

• Cookie Dough is non-transferable and can only be used by the girl who earned it.

Final Payment Date

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All camp fees must be paid in full by May 1, 2013. Camper’s registration will be cancelled and no refund will be made if payment is not received by the deadline. Due to the number of girls on the waitlist, camper slots may be filled immediately, so please be mindful of this important date. Payments may be made online or via check, credit card, or Cookie Dough. Financial assistance is also available for those in need. (See page 33 for Campership information.)

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Camperships Financial assistance for resident camp, group camp, day camp, and special programs is available to currently registered Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines members who are unable to pay the total cost of a camp experience. A girl must be a registered member by February 1, 2013, to be considered for a campership.

Prior to applying for financial assistance, campers must be registered for a camp session and have paid a $75 non-refundable deposit.

Camperships are awarded based on need, active participation in the Girl Scout program, and information provided on the Financial Assistance for Summer Opportunities Form. The Campership Committee makes every effort to use available money fairly to assist as many girls as possible. The deadline for applying for financial assistance is April 3, 2013.

Applications received after April 3, 2013, will be reviewed on an ongoing basis if funding is available. All applications are handled in a confidential manner. As these funds are limited, please submit an application for assistance as soon as possible after registering for camp.

To provide assistance to as many girls as possible, camperships will be awarded for only one session of camp and do not cover the cost of Camp Extras. The amount of assistance per girl will not exceed $165 for traditional weeklong sessions, $250 for specialty sessions, or $125 for group camp.

To apply for a campership, complete the online Financial Assistance for Summer Opportunities Form on our website.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY FOR RESIDENT CAMP A significant amount of planning time and money are spent several months prior to the start of camp. It is also difficult to fill open slots as the summer approaches. Therefore, it is important to contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org as soon as possible if the camper is unable to attend camp.

• If the camper has a medical emergency that prevents her from attending camp, a refund request less the nonrefundable deposit will be considered if submitted with a written doctor’s statement two weeks prior to the camp session.

• If the camper becomes unable to attend camp for other reasons, the council can refund the session fees less the deposit only if the camper’s slot is filled from the waitlist.

• If the council cancels the camp session, all fees (including the deposit) will be refunded.

• If the camper is on a waitlist and cannot be placed in a session, the total fee (including the deposit) will be refunded.

• Fees for Trading Post gift cards, camp care packages, T-shirts and photos are fully refundable with a twoweek notice prior to the camp session.

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CAMP IS S’MORE FUN WITH YOU!

Raleigh Service Center 6901 Pinecrest Road Raleigh, NC 27613 919.782.3021 800.284.4475 campreg@nccoastalpines.org www.nccoastalpines.org