2018 Summer Fun Guide | Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines

Dear Camp Families, Is your girl ready to Camp like a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) as she embarks on a summer of exciting outdoor adventures? Us too! The Girl Scout Camp Program and Outdoor Education team is excited to welcome your girl to her summer home away from home – Girl Scout camp!

Our summer camp experience spans three amazing resident camp properties that feature fun outdoor activities like swimming, watersports, archery, crafts, campfires, and much more! Each camp also offers activities unique to that property such as climbing the Alpine Tower at Camp Mary Atkinson, sleeping among the trees at our Tree House units at Camp Graham, and dolphin-watching on the Pamlico River at Camp Hardee. And with a variety of camp, leadership, and high-adventure sessions available this summer, girls will have even more choices when they Camp like a G.I.R.L. including…

Girls will channel their innovator and risk-taker at our new specialty sessions at Camp Graham including Journey to Kerr Lake, Badge Blitz, and Entrepreneur Camp, which are offered alongside our core camping sessions. Additionally, Girl Scout Brownies (rising grades 2, 3) will explore the magic of camp as part of our traditional camp sessions!

Girl Scout Camp is for Every Girl Girl Scout camp is all about trying new things, meeting new friends, and having fun. Whether you’re interested in horses, archery, swimming, canoeing, hiking, adventure trips, or are looking to try all of the above, you can have a great summer at Girl Scout camp!

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Love learning new skills and being near the water? Join us at Camp Hardee for sailing, kayaking, canoeing and more! Additionally, girls can demonstrate their outdoor leadership alongside their families as part of our Family Camp sessions in July and August.

Leadership in the Outdoors...................... 4 And Camp Mary Atkinson offers a variety of What’s in Store at Camp............................ 4 ways for every go-getter to get outside Camp Extras and Buddy Program ......... 5 including full and mini week sessions, day Frequently Asked Questions .................. 6 camps, and adventure trips! Plus, girls can Camp Graham ............................................... 8 earn their certifications as Program Aide, Girl Scout Troop Camp ............................ 12 Lifeguard, or Counselor-in-Training!

Camp Hardee............................................... 13 No matter which camp or session your girl Family Camp................................................ 16 attends, she will have an awesome week Day Camp...................................................... 17 exploring the great outdoors and building Camp Mary Atkinson................................ 18 important life skills such as teamwork, Adventure Trips ......................................... 22 independence, and leadership. Additionally, Register for Camp...................................... 24 all girls are welcomed into a safe, supportive camp community that Financial Information encourages them to be themselves, try new things, and make and Policies............................................... 24 lifelong friends. Because at Girl Scout camp, we’re family, and that Employment Opportunities ................... 25 means cheering each other on and lifting each other up while Camp Financial Assistance.................... 26 unleashing the G.I.R.L. in us all.

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It also means ensuring the safety and well-being of our campers. We know that by sharing your G.I.R.L. with us, you’re placing the utmost trust in our ability to take good care of her – and we take that responsibility seriously. It’s why we remain a dedicated partner in helping girls (and families) prepare for a fun-filled, unforgettable summer experience with Girl Scouts. One of the best ways for girls to experience the magic of camp is to attend one of our free camp open house events this spring. Campers and their families are invited to tour the property, meet camp staff, and discover the adventures that await. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to see all the fun your G.I.R.L. will have this year at Girl Scout summer camp!

So, what are you waiting for?! Get ready to Camp like a G.I.R.L.! Camp registration opens February 1, 2018.

See you around the campfire!

KELI DIEWALD, CAMP PROGRAM AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXECUTIVE

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, our camps meet the standards set by Girl Scouts of the USA.

Important dates February 1 – Resident camp registration opens at 10 a.m.

March 1 – Area day camp registration opens at 10 a.m.

March 31 – Last day for early bird pricing April 1 – Campership requests deadline May 1 – Final balance deadline All non-Girl Scout members will pay an additional $75 fee per session that will be added on to both early bird and regular session pricing listed in this guide.

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Leadership in the Outdoors Girls dive into a whole new world of activities at Girl Scout camp — swimming freely in lakes, working together to steer a canoe, practicing the perfect shot in archery, exploring nature during an afternoon hike, learning to cook over a fire, and cheering on friends as they challenge themselves to try new things. Girls also strengthen their skills and grow their passion for environmental stewardship through our outdoor leadership programming.

When a girl goes to camp…

• 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; • She will create a community that values differences; • She will discover that anything is possible.

What’s in Store at Camp

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Every day at camp truly is a new adventure. No two days are ever the same. Each week, campers will experience a variety of activities while exploring the weekly camp theme. While weekly themes are used to differentiate our sessions, all campers enjoy traditional camp activities each week like swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, and much more! Weekly themes influence decorations, music, skits, crafts, costumes, and all-camp activities. Whatever the adventure holds, girls are sure to have a great time at Girl Scout camp. Check out the typical camp day!

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7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Wake Up Breakfast/Flag Ceremony/Kapers (chores) Morning Activities Lunch and Rest Time Afternoon Activities/ Unit Time Dinner/Flag Ceremony All-Camp Activity Shower Time and Lights Out

Camp Extras

Trading Post

Care Packages Pamper your camper with a special care package! To make your camper’s week more memorable, pre-order the Camp Care Packages and items from our Trading Post Shop at a discounted price. Camp care packages and t-shirts will be available for pickup at camp check-in.

Parents can also purchase council gift cards to be used at the camp’s Trading Post Shop. Campers will use the funds during their camp week to do a little shopping at the Trading Post for campthemed items such as t-shirts, fun patches, plush animals, flashlights, disposable cameras, and more. Cash is not allowed at any camp. All cards are kept in the Trading Post during the camp session and returned on the last day of camp if there is a balance remaining. Remaining balances will be kept on the Trading Post card. Trading Post cards can be used from year-to-year for Trading Post purchases as well as in all council shops, or they may be donated to the council at the end of camp.

Camp care packages and items will also be available for sale in the Girl Scout Trading Post Shop during camp season. Reserve your kit now, as they’ll be available only while supplies last!

Camp Essentials Care Kit – $35 Your camper will receive camp essentials including swim goggles, water bottle, camp photo album, special postcard with stamp to send home, and a stuffed camp friend - all in a cool camp drawstring bag.

Camp T-shirts – $13 Order your Camp Like a G.I.R.L. t-shirt now! T-shirts are $13 and come in youth medium and large, and adult small through 4XL. Camp Photos – $6 A photo of your camper with her unit is a fantastic way to bring home lasting memories of new friends and a great time at camp. Photos will be distributed on the last day of the session.

Please note: All camp extras must be paid for in full at the time of registration or purchased at camp check-in.

T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if purchased at camp.

All camp care packages and items are available only while supplies last.

Buddy Program We have a buddy rewards package perfect for our Girl Scouts! Our Buddy Program allows friends to join Girl Scout campers and learn why everyone loves Girl Scout camp. Share your experiences about our resident camp programs with neighbors and friends, invite them to join you at camp this summer, and earn some really cool stuff.

Each Girl Scout who has a new buddy (non-Girl Scout) sign up and attend summer resident camp will earn: • 1 new buddy = Special edition “buddy” t-shirt and an 8x10 laminated buddy photo for each of you!

• 3 or more new buddies = Special edition “buddy” t-shirt and an 8x10 laminated buddy photo for each girl, and the referring Girl Scout will receive a limited-edition camp blanket!

To qualify, please visit our website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

View our camp pages to complete the Buddy Program form. The form must be completed by June 1, 2018. Your buddy’s name and tshirt size will be needed to submit the form.

Camp Open House Want to see what attending camp is like? Check out our resident camps before summer begins. Bring the family and a picnic lunch to see it all – the tents, cabins, waterfront, and more as you explore camp! Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you select the perfect session. Registration to attend an open house is encouraged but not required. A confirmation packet with directions to the camp will be sent to all registered participants. To register, visit the camp section of our website at www.nccoastalpines.org.

Camp Hardee Sunday, February 25 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Camp Graham Sunday, March 11 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who can attend Girl Scout camp?

A: Camp is open to all girls ages 5-17. Some programs have entering grade requirements or prerequisites which must be met to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all campers.

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

A: Girl Scout camps are open to all girls. Girls who are not members of Girl Scouts or Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines will pay an additional $75 on their total camp bill per session.

Q: Where will campers sleep?

A: Girls are grouped in units. Depending on their program choice and camp, girls may sleep in cabins, treehouses, or platform tents. Each unit has trained counselors housed in separate quarters within the living unit, but close enough to supervise campers. In select sessions at each camp, counselors sleep in the same cabin as girls (see camp session descriptions for more details).

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

A: During registration, a buddy’s name can be listed. Buddies must be in the same age group and must register for the same session. We are not able to honor requests for more than one buddy.

Q: Who is the camp staff?

A: Camp staff is enthusiastic, talented, and caring. They are selected based on maturity, program experience, and genuine desire to work with girls. Counselors are 18+ years old with the exception of older Girl Scouts completing our Counselor-inTraining (CIT) programs. While most camp staff are from North Carolina, we work to recruit diverse staff from many different countries around the world. These staff members share their culture with the campers through camp activities.

Q: What type of training does camp staff receive?

A: 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, working through homesickness, and more.

Q: My child has special needs. Can she attend camp?

A: Each year, many girls with special needs participate in our camp program. Girls must be able to function in a 6:1 girl-to-adult ratio. Special needs may include a range of physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral, or communicative abilities. It is our hope to be able to serve all girls wishing to attend camp. Providing a safe and positive experience to all campers is of utmost importance to us. We reserve the right to make decisions of participation based on the extent of the girl’s 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 needs. Please contact the camp director at 800-284-4475 to discuss the camp program and nature of your girl’s needs.

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Q: My camper has special dietary needs or restrictions. How are menus managed at camp?

A: Menus are planned with the general camp population and economy of associated costs in mind. 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 for more information.

Q: Can my camper call home during the week?

A: Campers are not permitted to make or receive phone calls. We encourage independence and self-reliance during camp. The camp director will contact parents if a 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 not to send your child to camp with a cell phone. There is little coverage on our properties, and more 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 with this camp policy.

Q: Can I visit my camper during a camp session?

A: To help maintain program continuity and ensure the safety of campers, visitors are only allowed at camp during open house and arrival/departure hours.

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 reserves the right to send home any camper who consistently exhibits inappropriate behavior or endangers herself or others. A camper’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. 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 is 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: Please notify our customer care team as soon as possible if plans change and your camper can no longer attend camp. Once you register for a session, you have made a commitment to that session and are responsible for payment in full. Refunds are available under special circumstances. Please see page 24 for our refund and cancellation policy.

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

A: Camp registrations will close two weeks prior to the session your camper wishes to attend. Exceptions can be made if space is available. Please note: adventure trip campers will also need to have had a physical completed by a physician within the past 12 months.

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Camp Graham is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true! This Girl Scout property is situated on beautiful Kerr Lake with 155 acres of lake front, open areas, and woodlands. Girls will unleash their inner G.I.R.L. as they explore a wide range of camp activities including hiking, field and nature games, archery, swimming, sailing, and more.

At camp, girls move though the daily schedule as a unit – participating in activities with girls who are in the same cabins or tents. Morning sessions follow breakfast and activities are dependent on the camper’s age, but could include taking aim at the archery range, enjoying the waterfront with a swim or sightseeing by canoe or kayak, or exploring our property by foot learning about flora and fauna. Lunch and rest time follows before girls are off on afternoon outdoor adventures and fun – including a camper favorite, tie-dying! Campers will spend the evenings enjoying all-camp activities and spend the night in platform tents, tree houses or cabins, based on their session.

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If you’re excited to see Camp Graham for yourself, join us for our free open house on March 11. We hope to see you soon!

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Traditional Camp Sessions

Wonder – Entering Grades 2-3

Quest – Entering Grades 6-8

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Come explore the magic of camp! You’ll spend the week making new friends, swimming and boating on Kerr Lake, making crafts, and playing in nature. At the end of the week, when you send your wishes to the water fairies, you’ll know that you’ve made memories to last a lifetime. Counselors will sleep in the cabins with all Wonder campers.

You're about to embark on a fun-filled camp adventure!

Challenge yourself to try new things and explore nature during your week at Camp Graham. Canoe or kayak on Kerr Lake, explore the woods on a hike, create something wonderful in arts and crafts, set a new goal in archery – there's no limit to the things you can achieve.

Discover – Entering Grades 4-5

Lead – Entering Grades 9-12

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Get ready for a spectacular week! With opportunities to boat and swim in Kerr Lake, get crafty, and hike the trails, you'll soon discover how much fun can be had at Camp Graham.

Show off your tie-dye skills, make a s'more, and share a smile around the campfire.

There are so many fabulous activities to try at camp! You can try paddle boarding on the lake, take an epic night hike through the woods, test your aim at archery, or make the coolest tie-dye. Together, we’ll have a week unlike any other!

Specialty Camp Sessions

Horse Camp – Entering Grades Vary

Chopped Challenge – Entering Grades Vary

(see camp session table on page 11)

(see camp session table on page 11)

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Our summer horse program allows you to experience horses in a fun and safe environment. You will learn beginner horseback riding skills such as walking and controlling your mount, as well as basic care and grooming. Learn Western riding at Camp Graham by traveling each morning to a local stable.

Campers will be placed in groups based upon an assessment made by the director of the horse program. All campers are required to wear long pants and boots appropriate for riding.

Helmets, saddles, and other riding gear is provided. When you are not at the stable, you will enjoy participating in other camp activities with your horse-loving pals!

Do you love to create culinary masterpieces? Join us as we practice outdoor and indoor cooking, have team competitions with mystery ingredients, make dishes of your choice, and learn new cooking techniques and skills.

Magical Memories – Entering Grades 4-6

Babysitter's Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR – Entering Grades 6-10

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

Join us for this special 10-day session, Wednesday through Friday, where we will spend our time at camp cooking outdoors, going on a night adventure, making crafts, hanging out on the lake, exploring nature, and much more. Girls will get to choose a local offsite excursion to go on during their time at camp.

You Did What at Camp? – Entering Grades 6-10 $600 through 3/31. $625 starting 4/1.

During this exciting two-week camp session, girls will spend their time participating in both on-camp and off-camp adventures like seeing a drive-in movie, rock climbing, and planning their own day trip.

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children, manage a babysitting business, as well as recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies. In addition to receiving Babysitting certification, girls receive their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.

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Specialty Camp Sessions

Journey to Kerr Lake – Entering Grades 9-12

Wayfinders – Entering Grades 6-10

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Are you interested in earning your Gold Award, but need to complete a Girl Scout Journey first? If so, this camp is for you.

During this session, participants will complete a Journey and a Take Action Project with the help of staff and guest speakers, all while enjoying camp activities and adventures.

Sailing can bring you relaxing days on the water or challenging competition. Learn to sail a small boat with a certified instructor and build your confidence and ability to sail the boat well and safely. Once you learn the basics on Kerr Lake, you’ll depart for an overnight adventure on the coast.

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

Do-It-Herself – Entering Grades 7-10 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Calling all Pinterest and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project lovers!

Spend the week at camp trying your hand at a variety of DIY and arts and crafts projects while discovering all that Camp Graham has to offer on the shores and in the lake. Specific projects will be selected by campers during the session.

Badge Blitz – Entering Grades 4-5 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

It’s all about the badges! Come join us for a week filled with camp fun and badge activities. Girls will complete a variety of Outdoor and Legacy badges while enjoying watersports, arts and crafts, and nature play.

Entrepreneur Camp – Entering Grades 7-12 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Interested in learning how to start and run your own company?

During this session, you will experience the fun and challenges that make up life at a startup! Campers will pitch ideas, form teams, and start companies with the help of mentors. Girls will also have the opportunity to experience all the fun of a traditional week at summer camp. Families will be invited to attend final presentations on the last day of camp, prior to check-out.

CIT I – Entering Grades 9-10 $265 through 3/31. $290 starting 4/1.

Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children?

Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, join us and become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor.

CIT II – Entering Grades 11-12 Camera Magic – Entering Grades 6-8

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$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

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Do you love taking pictures of yourself and friends? Go beyond the selfie at this amazing camp session! Photos are for more than just Snapchat or Instagram 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. You will get to work with a professional photographer to learn how to take quality photos. When you’re not behind the lens, you will get to do the great things offered at camp, such as waterfront activities, archery, and more!

Participants will need to supply their own digital camera.

$345 through 3/31. $370 starting 4/1.

This two-week program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and assist in planning programming for young campers. You will stay at camp over the weekend. There is an optional third week immediately following the two-week session for those who are interested. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must be at least 16 years old and participate in the third week.

June 17-22 Enchanted Woods Week

June 24-29 Harry Potter Week

July 1-6 Survivor Challenge Week*

July 8-13 Safari Week

July 15-20 Gold Rush Week

July 22-27 Superhero Week*

July 29August 3 Aqua Fest Week

Wonder** Grades 2-3

Discover Grades 4-5

Quest Grades 6-8

Lead Grades 9-12 Grades 4-6

Horse Camp Grades Vary

Chopped Challenge

Grades 4-6

Grades 4-6

Grades 3-5 Grades 6-10

Grades 8-12

Grades Vary

Magical Memories

Grades 7-10

10 Day Session (Wednesday-Friday)

Badge Blitz Grades 4-5

You Did What at Camp?

Two-week session

Grades 6-10

Babysitting and FA/CPR Grades 6-10

Do-it-Herself Grades 7-10

Camera Magic Grades 6-8

Wayfinders Grades 6-10

Journey to Kerr Lake Grades 9-12

CIT I Grades 9-10

CIT II Grades 11-12

Two-week session

Entrepreneur Grades 7-11

* These weeks will have troop camp. ** Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Wonder campers.

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Troop Camp Spend time exploring the wilds of camp while participating in swimming, archery, or canoeing.

Weeklong and mini sessions are designed for a group of girls and adults to attend resident camp as a troop.

Stay for a weeklong session, arriving Sunday afternoon and leaving Friday afternoon, or a mini session, which starts Friday and ends Sunday. Meals are prepared in the dining hall. All registered adults pay only 50% cost of session fees.

Expedition Troop Camp at Camp Graham $210 through 3/31. $235 starting 4/1. – Girls $105 through 3/31. $130 starting 4/1. – Adults July 1-6* or July 22-27 Voyager Troop Camp at Camp Hardee $120 through 3/31. $145 starting 4/1. – Girls $60 through 3/31. $85 starting 4/1. – Adults July 6-8 * This session will be in Tree Houses

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CANOE

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For the G.I.R.L. who loves the waterfront, Camp Hardee is the perfect place to spend a week or more! Located on the Pamlico River, girls explore this beautiful camp property and surrounding nature while spending quality time with their camp unit, which is made up of similarly-aged girls. With a variety of activities to choose from, girls can channel their go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader by embracing new challenges and adventures such as swimming, hiking, boating, and arts and crafts!

At Camp Hardee, girls will participate in morning and afternoon activities that help build confidence and appreciation for the great outdoors. The long summer days allow for evenings full of fun and friendship as girls participate in all-camp activities such as campfires, pool parties, international nights, or activities based on the weekly camp theme.

As the smallest property, Camp Hardee campers become one giant family! Girls have the option to sit with different units and staffers during meals as well as participate in nightly all-camp activities such as songs and skits. After an exciting and happy day, girls head to air-conditioned cabins for a good night’s sleep.

Ready to experience Camp Hardee for yourself? Get to know our camp family by attending our free open house event on February 25!

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Specialty Camps Sessions

Babysitter's Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR – Entering Grades 6-10 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Traditional Camps Sessions

Imagine – Entering Grades 2-3 $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Every day for our Imagine campers is a new adventure! Spend your week at Camp Hardee trying a little bit of everything, including canoeing on the Pamlico River, swimming in the pool, making an awesome craft, and going on an exciting hike. Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Imagine campers. Of course, the week wouldn’t be complete for our youngest go-getters without a s’more!

Explore – Entering Grades 4-5 $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Gather up your cabin mates to try lots of exciting activities, including swimming in the pool, canoeing or kayaking on the Pamlico River, hiking the trails, trying for the bullseye at archery, and unleashing your inner artist at arts and crafts.

Your awesome counselors will be your guides to safely take new risks through the week as you explore all that Camp Hardee has to offer.

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Odyssey – Entering Grades 6-8

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Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children, manage a babysitting business, as well as recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies. In addition to receiving Babysitting certification, girls receive their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.

Sailing I – Entering Grades 6-10 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Sailing can bring you relaxing days on the water or challenging competition. By learning to sail a small boat with a certified instructor, you'll learn the skills you need to build your confidence and ability to sail the boat well and safely.

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

Sailing II – Entering Grades 7-12 $580 through 3/31. $605 starting 4/1.

Are you ready for your next sailing challenge? If you've completed Sailing I at either Camp Hardee or Camp Graham, join us to further develop your sailing skills and take a day trip on the Pamlico River. Campers must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes.

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

CIT I – Entering Grades 9-10

It’s time for you to lead your next adventure, and we can’t wait for you to do it at Camp Hardee! Each day will bring new ways to have a blast, whether it is archery, boating, crafts, swimming, hiking, or something entirely new. Make new friends and build new memories together. The best thing about being an older girl at camp? You work with your group to plan the best week!

$265 through 3/31. $290 starting 4/1.

Pioneer – Entering Grades 9-12

CIT II – Entering Grades 11-12

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

$345 through 3/31. $370 starting 4/1.

Pioneers at Camp Hardee are true innovators. Take control of your time at Camp Hardee and tell your counselors what you want to do! Work with your new friends in your unit to decide how you will spend your time. Maybe you want to go on a floating lunch, take part in an archery challenge, or work on your dance moves. That’s the best thing about being a Pioneer – it’s all up to you!

This two-week program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and assist in planning programming for young campers. You will stay at camp over the weekend. There is an optional third week immediately following the two-week session for those who are interested. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must be at least 16 years old and participate in the third week.

Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children?

Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, join us and become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor.

June 17-22 Pirate Week

June 24-29 Cooking Week

July 8-13* Night Owl Week

July 15-20 Superhero Week

July 22-27 Water Week

July 29- August 3 Mystery Challenge

August 5-10 Harry Potter Week

Imagine Grades 2-3**

Explore Grades 4-5

Odyssey Grades 6-8

Pioneer Grades 9-12

Babysitting and FA/CPR Grades 6-10

Sailing I Grades 6-10

Sailing II

Two-week session

Grades 7-12

CIT I Grades 9-10

CIT II Grades 11-12

Two-week session

* This week’s sessions schedule will be adjusted back two hours to incorporate nighttime activities. ** Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Imagine campers.

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Stars and Stripes Family Camp – June 30-July 1 Summer Paradise Family Camp – August 10-12 Camp Hardee – $35 through 3/31. $50 starting 4/1 – Per Person Girls, it’s time to show your family why Girl Scout camp is THE BEST! Bring your whole family to Camp Hardee to celebrate on the Pamlico River. Everyone will have a chance to swim, boat, do arts and crafts, play games, and enjoy a s’more. Meals will be provided in the dining hall. We’ll have a campfire full of songs and skits, and cookout your last afternoon at camp. Each family will be able to choose their own adventure. Select your date and rent a cabin, reserve a tent site, or bring your own RV (no hookups). All overnight adults must be registered and successfully complete a criminal background check.

Cabin accommodations, capacity eight per cabin. $60 through 3/31. $85 starting 4/1 – Per Cabin RV or tent campsite accommodations, bring your own, capacity eight per site. $35 through 3/31. $60 starting 4/1 – Per Campsite

Just Us Girls Camp Mary Atkinson $65 per person June 22-24 or July 6-8 For girls entering all grades

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Camp Mary Atkinson $20 per person July 28 For girls entering all grades

Camp like a G.I.R.L. with your favorite female adult on a two-night adventure at Camp Mary Atkinson! This weekend is all about you, so you'll have the chance to sign up for the activities you want to do. Join our camp staff to make a craft, canoe the lake, take a hike, or challenge yourself on the Alpine Tower (girls entering grade 4 and up). Enjoy home-cooked meals, sing songs, make s'mores, and create new memories just for the two of you! Lodging will be shared with other girls and adults. All overnight adults must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed a criminal background check. The adult female attending must be 18 years or older (moms, sisters, aunts, etc.).

Share a day at Camp Mary Atkinson with your favorite guy! Choose what you want to do as long as you do it together. Go for a swim, check out the pond, make a craft, hike, or just relax.

You may even want to challenge yourselves on the Alpine Tower (girls entering grade 4 and up). Lunch will be served camp style. The attending adult male must be 18 years or older (dad, brother, uncle, etc.) and registered with Girl Scouts.

Day camps and twilight camps typically serve girls entering grades 1-8 with either day-long or early evening programming. These volunteer-run sessions are offered at various locations throughout the council’s 41-county footprint and provide an enlightening experience for girls to explore new things and meet new friends. Teens have the special opportunity to serve as Program Aides (P.A.) at some camps.

Volunteer with your local day camp and be rewarded with a week of Girl Scout fun! Call 800-284-4475 for more information about day camp volunteer opportunities. Local day camps are still being finalized. Be sure to visit our website for all day camp offerings in your region. Please note: local day camp registration opens on March 1, 2018.

Day Camp Themes Day camp themes vary from year to year and place to place, but here are some that have been popular through the years: • Mystery Week • Outdoor Skills Week • STEM Week • Art • Music • Girl Scout Traditions • Explore the World

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

9:15-9:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:30-11:00 a.m.

11:00-12:00 p.m.

12:00-12:30 p.m.

12:30-1:30 p.m.

1:30-2:00 p.m.

2:00-3:00 p.m.

3:00-3:15 p.m.

3:15-3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Arrival Welcome and Announcements Unit Time (games, songs, hands-on activities, etc.)

Craft Unit Time Lunch All-Camp Time (guest presenter, service project, etc.)

Archery/Swimming Unit Time Prep for Dismissal and Kapers (chores) All-Camp Closing and Announcements Camper Dismissal

Day Camp at Camp Mary Atkinson $130 through 3/31. $155 starting 4/1.

Before/After care offered for $25 per week For girls entering grades 1-8 Registration opens February 1, 2018 Day camp allows you to experience the adventure of camp during the day, while returning to the comforts of home at night. With girls your age, you will craft, swim, explore new things, and make new friends! Ready for a sleepover? Each week will have one optional overnight experience for campers. Day camp sessions have a fun weekly theme to help capture the spirit of camp. Lunch and a snack will be provided.

July 9-13

July 23-27

Harry Potter

Pirate

July 16-20

July 30-August 3

Time Travel

Under the Sea

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

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Mornings at Camp Mary Atkinson bring a variety of activities including boating, archery, swimming, or crafts – just to name a few! Girls will rotate through activities with their lodging unit, while horse campers head to the barn for their day of riding and activities. Depending on age and ability, girls may canoe, kayak, or paddleboard on our small lake.

Girls may find themselves channeling their inner G.I.R.L. while exploring nature trails, fishing, or playing games.

Girls entering grade 4 and up may have a chance to climb the Alpine Tower: best view on camp! The evening brings flag lowering, dinner, and an evening activity such as a pool party, large-group game, or an all-camp activity based on the weekly theme. During the final evening at camp, girls and staff will enjoy a Girl Scout staple – a campfire. Staff lead everyone in much-loved camp songs and units perform skits they’ve created and practiced throughout the week. We can’t wait to see what our G.I.R.L.s bring this year!

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If you can’t quite imagine what it all looks like, come see for yourself! We’d love to have you stop by our free open house on March 4 to check out our facilities and meet some camp staff.

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Traditional and Mini Camp Sessions

Frolic – Entering Grades 2-3

Unearth – Entering Grades 4-5

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

Ready for an amazing week at camp? Being a Frolic camper is all about having fun, making new friends, and enjoying all camp has to offer. Make a s'more, create art to take home, go canoeing and swimming at the lake, learn new camp songs, and splash in the pool! Awesome counselors sleep in the cabins with all Frolic campers.

It's time to unearth all the opportunities for fun at Camp Mary Atkinson! Travel with your unit to climb the Alpine Tower, get crafty, and create a unit skit to share at closing campfire. Too hot from all that summer fun? Cool down with a swim in the pool or make a splash by jumping into the lake with your friends!

Adventure – Entering Grades 6-8

Innovate – Entering Grades 9-12

Full Week $290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $150 through 3/31. $175 starting 4/1.

$290 through 3/31. $315 starting 4/1.

Welcome to a week of camp adventures! Enjoy Camp Mary Atkinson with old friends and new as you challenge yourself to new heights on the Alpine Tower, kayak the lake, test your archery skills, or make a craft to take home. Whatever you do, it's bound to be an exciting week.

Create your own camp experience! You'll have all the camp favorites to choose from, and more - archery, Swing by Choice at the Alpine Tower, tie-dye, and paddle boarding at the lake, to name a few. Whether it's revisiting an old favorite or trying something new, being an older girl means working with your amazing counselors to put together a camp experience you'll never forget!

* Please note that campers attending a mini session may not have the opportunity to participate in all listed camp activities due to their shorter stay at camp. Mini session campers will not have the opportunity to climb the Alpine Tower.

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Specialty Camp Sessions

Horse Camp – Entering Grades Vary

Lifeguarding – Entering Grades 10-12

(see camp session table on page 21)

$300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Full Week $435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

Mini Session* $295 through 3/31. $320 starting 4/1.

Through videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, and receive waterfront training. Successful completion results in a two-year certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, which includes First Aid, professional-level CPR, and AED in one certificate. Campers must be at least 15 years old and able to complete the required written and skills tests as well as lifeguarding pre-requisites: swim 300 yards, continuously tread water for two minutes without using arms, and complete a timed swim/dive/swim brick retrieval. Campers who are unable to complete the pre-requisites will be able to join a typical camp session for their age group.

Our horse camp program allows you to experience horses in a fun and safe environment. You will learn beginner horseback riding skills such as walking and controlling your mount, as well as basic care and grooming. All sessions at Camp Mary Atkinson are English riding. Campers will be placed in groups based upon an assessment made by the director of the horse program. All campers are required to wear long pants and boots appropriate for riding. Helmets, saddles, and other riding gear is provided. Girls will spend the majority of each day participating in grooming, riding, and other exciting activities with the horses, but there will also be opportunities to swim and enjoy a few general camp activities with your horse-loving pals!

Choose Your Adventure – Entering Grades 6-8 $580 through 3/31. $605 starting 4/1.

Can't get enough of camp? Join us for a two-week session filled with even more of your favorite camp activities, cookouts, and adventures! Decide what activities you most want to do and help camp staff plan your schedule. Plan and create a project to leave a positive mark on camp. Campers will stay at camp over the weekend, and will have the opportunity to do laundry once while they are at camp.

Program Aide – Entering Grades 6-8 $300 through 3/31. $325 starting 4/1.

Do you enjoy working with younger girls? Come enjoy camp AND become a trained Program Aide (a.k.a. PA). You will also complete the steps to achieve your Leaders in Action (LiA) Award, which is required of all Program Aides. 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.

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CIT I – Entering Grades 9-10 $265 through 3/31. $290 starting 4/1.

Do you love camp and enjoy working with younger children?

Would you like to one day be a camp staff member? If so, join us and become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). This training is one of the best ways to develop skills to become a truly fabulous future camp counselor.

CIT II – Entering Grades 11-12 $345 through 3/31. $370 starting 4/1.

This two-week program gives you more responsibility while planning program for younger girls. Shadow staff in specific areas of camp, learn more about camp administration, and assist in planning programming for young campers. You will stay at camp over the weekend. There is an optional third week immediately following the two-week session for those who are interested. In order to be considered for a paid position after the completion of the program, you must be at least 16 years old and participate in the third week. * Please note that campers attending a horse session may not have the opportunity to participate in all listed camp activities due to their shorter stay at camp. Horse session campers will not have the opportunity to climb the Alpine Tower.

June 13-15 (Mini Session)

Fairy Tales Week

June 17-22 Space Week

June 24-29 Superhero Week

July 1-6 Around the World Week

July 8-13 Harry Potter Week

July 15-20 Time Travel Week

Grades 7-10

Grades 4-6

July 22-27 Pirate Week

July 29August 3 Under the Sea Week

Full – Frolic* Mini – Frolic* Grades 2-3

Full – Unearth Mini – Unearth Grades 4-5

Full – Adventure Mini – Adventure Grades 6-8

Innovate Grades 9-12

Horse Camp Mini Horse Camp

Grades 4-6

Grades 5-8

Grades 3-5

Grades 5-8

Grades 4-6

Grades Vary

Choose Your Adventure

Two-week session

Grades 6-8

Program Aide Grades 6-10

Lifeguarding Grades 10-12

CIT I Grades 9-10

CIT II

Two-week session

Grades 11-12

* Counselors sleep in the cabin with all Frolic campers.

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Calling all G.I.R.L.s! Adventure trips are the perfect camp experience for go-getters and risk-takers who are looking to take summer camp to the next level. You will journey off-site from camp each week with your fellow adventurers and spend a few days trying new things, exploring our great state, and making memories of a lifetime before returning to camp for final campfire on the last night. All trips are based out of Camp Mary Atkinson located in Johnston County.

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Llama Trek – Entering Grades 7-12

Rock On! – Entering Grades 8-12

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

June 17-22 or July 15-20

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

June 24-29

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 backpack camping while learning to 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.

Reach new heights and depths on a climbing and caving adventure! We will head to Boone, North Carolina for a day of rock climbing on natural rock face, then go on a caving expedition in Eastern Tennessee. Camp at a primitive campground, enjoy cooking outside, and explore the natural world around you.

Rafting the Rapids – Entering Grades 8-12

Explore the Coast – Entering Grades 8-12

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 1-6

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 22-27

With this session, you will get to experience a rafting trip in West Virginia. Stay at camp for the night, and then head to ACE Adventure Resort to go hiking, raft down the river, and much more. This trip is perfect for risk-takers and innovators, as STEM learning will be incorporated into the rafting experience.

Spend a week enjoying the sights, sun, surf, and sand of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Campers will stay in a public campground 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.

Surf's Up! – Entering Grades 7-12

Canopy Adventures – Entering Grades 8-12

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 8-13

$435 through 3/31. $460 starting 4/1.

July 29-August 1

Take a trip to the beach to spend some time with your camp friends learning to surf! The Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp will have you catching waves with three days of lessons at Kure Beach. Camp at a public campground and enjoy cooking your own meals. 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.

Take a quick trip to the coast for two days of adventure!

Zip through the canopy and see what lives in the trees, then take a boat tour through the swamp while learning about this fascinating ecosystem. We will camp at a primitive campground.

June 17-22

June 24-29

July 1-6

July 8-13

July 15-20

July 22-27

July 29August 3

Llama Trek Grades 7-12 Rock On! Grades 8-12 Rafting the Rapids Grades 8-12 Surf's Up! Grades 7-12 Explore the Coast Grades 7-12 Canopy Adventures Grades 8-12 Camp Session

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Register for Camp Register online through the council’s online registration system by visiting www.nccoastalpines.org and clicking on the CAMPS menu tab. Resident camp registration opens on February 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. Any girl who will be entering grades 2 through 12 as of Fall 2018 can register for resident camp at that time, regardless of whether or not she is a Girl Scout member. Non-Girl Scout members will pay a $75 non-member fee per session. This is an additional fee added to both discounted and non-discounted camp pricing.

Note: Fees for camp extras are due at the time of registration.

Day camp registration opens March 1, 2018. All girls ages 5-17 are invited to participate. Accepted age-levels are to be determined by the local day camp. To request a hard copy of a resident camp or day camp form, please contact the customer care team at helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475.

Additional camp opportunities such as troop camp and family camp are open to listed grade levels. Registration opens for these opportunities on February 1, 2018 at 10 a.m.

Deposit All resident camp registrations require a $100 nonrefundable deposit that will be applied towards the total camp fee.

Deposits for day camp registrations vary.

Camp Fees All non-members, or those who do not have a current Girl Scout membership, will also be required to pay a $75 non-member fee at the time of registration per session. This is an additional fee added to both discounted and non-discounted camp pricing.

Early Registration Incentive All registrations placed prior to March 31 will be billed at the discounted rate published in this year’s program guide. Any registration received after March 31, will be billed at the higher

Financial Information and Policies Cancellation and Refund Policy A significant amount of planning time and money are spent months prior to the start of camp. Prompt cancellation notification allows time for girls who may be on the camp session’s waiting list to attend camp. If you find that your camper can no longer attend a camp session, please notify the council as early as possible.

• A full refund will be provided if your camper is on a session waitlist and is not placed in that session.

• A full refund will be provided if a session is cancelled by the council due to insufficient registration, acts of nature, or other reasons beyond its control.

• A refund in the amount of fees paid, less any nonrefundable deposit, will be made when a written cancellation notice is received at least 15 days prior to the camp session date.

• A council gift card in the amount of fees paid, less any nonrefundable deposit, will be issued to the registrant if written notice is received less than 15 days prior to the camp session date.

• In the event that a registrant has a family emergency or is sick, a written refund request must be made no later than 10 business days after the camp session date to receive a council gift card in the amount of fees paid, less any nonrefundable deposit.

Email notifications to helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or mail to Girl Scouts c/o Customer Care 6901 Pinecrest Rd. Raleigh, N.C. 27613 For more information on the council’s cancellation and refund policy, please visit www.nccoastalpines.org.

Camp Extras Purchases Payments for Trading Post gift cards, camp care packages, t-shirts, and photos are fully refundable with a two-week notice prior to the camp session. Please email your cancellation notice and request for refund to helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org.

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Final Payment Date Camp fees must be paid in full by May 1. Your camper’s registration will be cancelled and no refund will be made if payment is not received by the deadline. Depending on the number of girls on the waitlist, your camper’s slot may be filled immediately. Please be mindful of this important date, as we usually have additional girls who want to attend camp.

Payments can be made online or via check, credit card, or Cookie Dough at one of our four service center locations.

Financial assistance is also available for those in need.

rate listed in the guide. The $75 non-member fee will be added to the registration fees regardless of whether the registration is received before or after March 31.

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Paying for Camp the Cookie Way Camp as a Superstar Destination Cookie Dough earned during the Girl Scout Cookie Program may be applied toward resident camp sessions, special summer events, Trading Post gift cards, day camps, and council-sponsored events. The easiest way to apply your Cookie Dough toward these activities is to choose this option on the Superstar Destinations survey. For more information about paying for camp using Cookie Dough, please contact the customer care team at helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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. Staff members receive a salary, meals, housing, and training.

Are you in a health care profession? We look for health care professionals to serve as the health supervisor for a week or the entire summer at all three resident camps.

If you would like to know more about job opportunities, please contact summercamp@nccoastalpines.org or 800-284-4475. Camp staff must be at least 18 years old.

Apply online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

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

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Camp Financial Assistance 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 council 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. Our council’s total expense for a week at one of our three Girl Scout resident summer camps exceeds $600 per girl. Families are only asked, on average, to pay $300 per girl.

Did you know that cookies help to make summer camp happen?

Proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program help our council provide high-quality summer experiences for all girls regardless of their socio-economic status.

Camperships 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 and are available to currently registered Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines members who are unable to pay the total cost of a camp experience day or resident camps.

To be considered for a campership, a girl must be a registered Girl Scout member, have selected and registered for her summer camp session, and paid the non-refundable deposit fee. For more information about camperships or to apply online, please visit www.nccoastalpines.org. A request form is included on page 27. Applications are due by April 1. Please note: Families may apply for up to $200 in financial assistance per girl. Awards are limited to one session per girl member, not to exceed $200.

If you would like to make summer resident camp possible for a girl, please mark your donation to the Campership Fund during the online registration process or on the registration form. Donations are tax deductible.

Sue “Skipper” Csorba Award The Sue “Skipper” Csorba Award is a campership honoring a Girl Scout alumnae from Annapolis, Maryland. Sue Csorba was committed to giving girls outdoor experiences and determined to have an inclusive troop of girls from all races, incomes, and family situations. With Sue Csorba’s vision and passion in mind, the fund provides a limited number of summer camp awards each summer. Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines will provide these awards based on need, and will consider a variety of factors including financial, family, and home situation. Priority is given to first-time campers.

Applications are due to the Raleigh Service Center by January 19, 2018. For the Csorba Award, a deposit is not required with the campership application. Recipients will be notified of their award by February 1, 2018. This award excludes horse camps, family fun sessions, specialty camps, and adventure trips.

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Campership Request Form An electronic version of this form can also be completed online at www.nccoastalpines.org.

All applications are strictly confidential. If you are applying for the Sue “Skipper” Csorba scholarship, simply complete the financial assistance application. Csorba scholarship applications are due by January 19, 2018. All other applications for resident camp assistance are due by April 1, 2018.

Please complete the entire form (print in BLACK ink) and return it with the registration form and required deposit to: Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines ❏ Please check if you are applying for the Csorba Scholarship.

Attn: Campership 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 Camp attending: ❏ Camp Graham ❏ Camp Hardee ❏ Camp Mary Atkinson ❏ Adventure Trip Name of Camp Program Location and Date Have you attended camp before? ❏ Yes ❏ No Girl’s Name

Age

Grade

Mailing Address City/State/ZIP Day Phone

Evening Phone

Troop

County/Area

Name of Parents/Guardians Mother’s Occupation

Father’s Occupation

Name of Group Camp Leader (if applicable)

Basic Information A. Total number of family members (include individual making request): B. Total family income ❏ under $15,000 ❏ $15,000 to $24,999 ❏ $25,000 to $34,999 ❏ $35,000 to $49,999 ❏ $50,000 to $74,999 ❏ $75,000 to $99,999 ❏ over $100,000

C. Have you received financial assistance from this council before? ❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, name of event/camp: Amount and year received: D. Do you owe money to Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines? ❏ Yes ❏ No E. Did your camper participate in the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program? ❏ Yes ❏ No F.

Describe the reason for your request and how you expect your child to benefit from a camping experience. (You may continue on a separate sheet of paper, if necessary.)

Each event and camp has a deposit that must be paid before a financial assistance request will be considered. There is a limit of one campership to one session per girl, not to exceed $200. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit per session.

Camp/Event Fee $ Deposit Amount Paid $ 100 Amount you will contribute toward this opportunity $ AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTED $

Parent/Guardian Signature

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Have an amazing summer with Girl Scouts!