Day/Twilight Camp Interactive Guide

2017

S P M A C T H G I L I W T / DAY

This summer, fill her days or evenings with opportunities in a safe, enriching environment.

Girls who may not be ready to spend overnights away from home can experience the adventure, fun and excitement of Girl Scout Camp through Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ volunteer led Day/Twilight Camps! Girls attend the camp during the day or evening and return to their homes at night.

Outdoor activities, new friends, and special memories are part of what makes Day/Twilight Camp a great experience for girls! Day/Twilight Camp locations vary to give your daughter more options and give you a more convenient trip to and from camp. Each camp has a unique theme as well. Whether a girl chooses a camp close to home or miles away, each day she can return home self-confident and bubbling over with stories of friendship, new-found skills, and memories of sunny days or glowing campfires.

Check out the chart to choose the location, date or theme that suits you best, and get ready for some Girl Scout camping fun!

gsnetx.org/camp

2

Adult and Girl registration links are included in individual camp listings on pages 4-9. Girl registrations must be mailed to the individual camp and are processed by a volunteer, not at a GSNETX service center.

Questions about registration? Please call 972-349-2440 or 469-415-CAMP. CLICK HERE for an online listing of all camps.

Date

Camp Name

Time

Location

June 5 - 9

Fantasy Trails “African Safari”

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Glen Oaks Elementary McKinney

June 5 - 9

Norwestor “There’s No Place Like Girl Scouts”

5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Farmers Branch Historical Park

June 5 - 9

Treasure Hollow “Beach Party”

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Brockdale Park Lucas

June 12 - 15

Summer Sensation “Trolling in the Woods”

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

East Texas Regional Center (ETRC), Tyler

June 12 - 16

Amiga “Back to Camp Basics”

June 12 - 16

Eagles Nest “Lights, Camera, Action!”

Monday – Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 p.m. - midnight

June 12 - 16

Twilight Hollow “Once Upon a Twilight Hollow”

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Bob Woodruff Park North Plano

June 12 - 16

Twilight Oaks “Down the Rabbit’s Hole”

6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Camp Rorie-Galloway Mesquite

June 19 - 23

Rainbow Ridge “CSI:RR2017”

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Camp Whispering Cedars Dallas

June 19 - 23

Breckinridge Trails “Once Upon a Time at Girl Scouts”

4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Breckinridge Trails Park Richardson

June 19 - 23

Firewheel Twilight Camp “All About Art”

Monday – Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 p.m. - midnight

Firewheel Golf Park Garland

June 26 - 30

Carrollton Twilight Camp “Kahua Makai”

6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Furneaux Elementary School Carrollton

June 26 - 30

Camp Kinship “Journey Through the Jungle”

Monday – Wednesday 6:00 – 9:45 p.m.

Thursday – 6:00 p.m. to Friday 9:00 am (overnight)

Little Elm Park

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Drop off begins 7:30 am Pickup ends 5:15 p.m.

Trinity View Pavilion Irving Ford Park Allen

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

3

JUNE 5 - 9 Fantasy Trails - “African Safari" Registration: ADULT - GIRL Join us for a ‘wild’ time on an African Safari through Camp Fantasy Trails! Enjoy animal-themed crafts, songs, games, visitors, and science stations, along with our annual offerings of the obstacle course, archery, Gaga, dance, rope bridge, and snow cones!

Director: Kristin Priscak, kdpriscak@gmail.com Mail-in or drop-off registration to: Laura Wilson, camp registrar, 1812 Cotton Mill Dr., McKinney, 75070, su184registrar@gmail.com *Please make checks payable to Fantasy Trails.

No cash, please.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017 or when full Volunteer Training: Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:30-9:00p.m. at Glen Oaks Elementary; childcare provided Parent/Ca.m.per Orientation: Thursday, May 25, 2017, 7:00-8:00p.m., Glen Oaks Elementary cafeteria/gym Overnight: N/A

JUNE 5 - 9 Norwestor “There’s No Place Like Girl Scouts” Registration: ADULT - GIRL In the wonderful land of OZ, girls of all ages will discover the courage, confidence, character and knowledge they can use to make the world a better place. While at camp they can participate in activities such as archery, games, artistic endeavors and a new low ropes course. Juniors will spend the night stargazing while Cadettes complete their Breathe Journey. We hope you will join us on our journey as we skip through camp down the brick road.

Director: Lou Ann Cross; 469-585-0088; campnorwestor@gmail.com Mail in Registration: Sandy Fink, 2302 McCoy Court, Carrollton, TX 75006 *Please make checks payable to Camp Norwestor. No cash, please.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday May 25, 2017; 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, Farmers Branch Second Chance Parent Meeting: Thursday, May 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, Farmers Branch Required Volunteer Training: Thursday, May 11, 2017, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Farmers Branch Historical Park OR Saturday, May 27, 2017, 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Farmers Branch Overnight: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors; Friday, June 9 from 9:30 p.m. – Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m.

4

JUNE 5 - 9 Treasure Hollow – “Beach Party” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Let’s have a Girl Scout Beach Party! We’ll create ocean art projects, learn about the science of the sea, have fun with archery, make SWAPS, eat food, play water games, take nature hikes, complete service projects and of course, the super AWESOME Beach Dance Party! Let’s Limbo! Join us as we earn a Girl Scout Journey.

Director: Jennifer Jennings, 972-743-0746, treasure.hollow.gsnetx@gmail.com Mail-in registration to: Heather Emmons, camp registrar, 7616 Meadow Run Ln., Sachse, TX 75048 Registration deadline: Friday, April 7, 2017 or when full *Please make checks payable to Treasure Hollow. No cash, please.

Volunteer Training: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6:30-8:00p.m., Wylie United Methodist Church Parent/Camper Orientation: T-shirt pickup, Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wylie United Methodist Church Overnight: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors; Friday, June 9 from 7:00 p.m. – Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 a.m.

JUNE 12 - 15 Summer Sensation – “Trolling in the Woods” Registration: ADULT - GIRL As we “troll” our way through camp, we will cook out-of-doors, shoot archery, do some cool STEM activities, create awesome arts and crafts, enjoy a day of water fun and learn map and compass skills to help us find our way out of the woods.

Director: Carlann Frey, 903-245-1534, cimmeronranch@netzero.com Mail-in registration to: Carlann Frey, 2461 VZCR 1507, Van, TX 75790 Registration deadline: Friday, May 5, 2017 or when full *Please make checks payable to Summer Sensation. No cash, please.

Volunteer Training: TBD Parent/Camper Orientation: TBD Overnight: Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors: Tuesday, June 13 - 3:00 p.m. – Wednesday, June 14 – 8:00 a.m.

JUNE 12 - 16 Amiga – “Back to Camp Basics” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Camp Amiga returns with a variety of outdoor activites and camping skills including water games, hiking, Girl Scout Ways and learning more about the parks available in Irving.

Director: Susan Wright, 214-519-1713, txbluegrass95@yahoo.com Mail-in registration to: Susan Wright, 2115 Royal Oaks Dr., Irving, TX 75060 Registration deadline: Saturday, April 29, 2017 or when full *Please make checks payable to Camp Amiga. No cash, please.

Volunteer Training: May 2017, TBD Parent/Camper Orientation: May 2017, TBD Overnight: N/A

5

JUNE 12 - 16 Eagles Nest– “Lights, Camera, Action!”

Registration: ADULT - GIRL We’re rolling out the red carpet for our 24th year! Join us for a week of engaging activities as we transform Ford Park in Allen into Tinseltown. Campers will explore the technical and creative aspects of Hollywood with a focus on STEM-based activities. We offer a traditional Girl Scout outdoor experience with cooking, songs, hiking and archery.

Swim at the brand new pool on Friday night. Register now so that you can be a superstar with us in June!

Director: Jenny Carroll, (214) 675-6123 & Cheli Hunt (co-directors), (214) 868-6191, eaglesnestallen@yahoo.com Mail-In Registration: Christina Stenger, Camp Registrar, 1821 Saint Johns Ave., Allen, TX 75002 *Please make checks payable to Eagles Nest. No cash, please.

In Person Registration: none Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 1, 2017 Parent Meeting: May 2017 Adult Training: May 2017 Overnight: N/A

JUNE 12 - 16 Twilight Hollow – “Once Upon a Twilight Hollow” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Let it be said in the years to come: “Once upon a time, in a park not so far away, hundreds of Girl Scouts gathered at dusk among the trees to share their favorite stories.” Girl Scouts and their volunteers are invited to join us as we bring to life unforgettable books, stories, and characters in the great outdoors.

In addition to story-themed activity stations, we will have camp classics such as archery, crafts, cookouts, and songs. Girls will be grouped into units by grade level and will partner with volunteers to choose their activities for the week of camp. Units will meet sometime during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of May to make their plans; parents will be invited to meet the volunteers at these unit meetings. Come share in an outdoor adventure where every camper can have fun, express her creativity, and live happily ever after.

Director: Lisa Osborne, 972-467-4163, twilighthollowcamp@att.net Mail-In or Drop in box on porch Registration: Twilight Hollow, 2812 Shasta Dr., Plano, TX 75025 *Please make checks payable to Twilight Hollow. No cash, please.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2017 Parent Meeting: 2nd & 3rd weeks of May; each unit will schedule their own pre-camp meeting date, time and location.

Adult Training: Program Volunteers: 3rd week in April, date & location TBD Unit Volunteers: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6:30-9:30p.m., JoAnn Fogg Service Center All New Volunteers: Saturday, May 6, 2016, 9:00a.m.-noon, Bob Woodruff Park-North Overnight: N/A

6

JUNE 12 - 16 Twilight Oaks – “Down the Rabbit’s Hole” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Come and follow Alice on her amazing adventure down the rabbit hole. Meet the Queen of Hearts, play some hedgehog croquet, and make your very own hat to wear to tea. Of course, we will be on the hunt for that Cheshire Cat that can’t seem to stay in one place very long! Alice in Wonderland is a literary classic loved for generations; join us as we explore all the fun to be had in this wonderful book.

Director: Anita Scroggins, 972-742-4348, gslmarvin@gmail.com Mail-In Registration: Twilight Oaks, 704 Creekview Ct, Mesquite, TX 75181 *Please make checks payable to Twilight Oaks. No cash, please.

In Person Registration: None Registration Deadline: Friday, May 5, 2017 Parent Meeting: TBD, Rorie-Galloway Park, 3100 Lawson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149 Adult Training: TBD, Rorie- Galloway Park, 3100 Lawson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149 Overnight: completed 3rd grade and older; Friday, June 16, 2017, 10:00p.m. until Saturday, June 17, 8:00a.m.

JUNE 19 - 23 Rainbow Ridge – “CSI:GSRR2017” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Investigating everything science! From nature around us, to chemistry, expanding our investigation techniques by practicing scientific method investigation and art to fully express ourselves, this camp will inspire the inquisitive and lead your girl on an investigative adventure!

Director: Teresa Watson, 972-935-3921, tesawat@yahoo.com Mail-In Registration: Rainbow Ridge, 937 FM 985, Ennis, Texas 75119 *Please make checks payable to Rainbow Ridge. No cash, please.

In Person Registration: none Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Parent Meeting: June 3, 2017, 6:00 p.m., TBD Adult Training: May 20, 2017, TBD Overnight: Cadettes to Ambassadors, Sunday, June 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

7

JUNE 19 - 23 Breckenridge Trails– “Once Upon a Time at Girl Scouts” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Be like the characters in the books you read, as we learn about Medieval times beyond the tales of adventure.

Learn to dance around a Maypole, create beautiful pieces of art, learn how people lived before electricity, sing songs, practice archery and so much more.

Co-Directors: Lisa Ryder, 972-768-4590, 11ryder23@gmail.com and Christina Perez, 214-893-2444, chili.pepper0821@gmail.com Mail-In Only Registration: Breckenridge Trails, P. O. Box 451761, Garland, TX 75045 *Please make checks payable to Breckenridge Trails. No cash, please.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14, 2017 Parent Meeting: Saturday, June 10, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Garland Adult Training: Saturday, May 20, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Garland Overnight: Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Thursday, June 22, 8:15 p.m. – Friday, June 23, 9:30 a.m.; location TBD

JUNE 19 - 23 Firewheel Twilight Camp– “All About Art” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Join us in our outdoor art studio for a week of artistic fun! In addition to archery, hikes, tie-dye, games, s’mores, nightly snacks, and swaps, we will use different art mediums each night to show off each camper’s creativity. The campers will be painting on canvas, sculpting with clay, watching and learning performing art through dance and theatre, and more!

Co-Directors: Michele Pettigrew, 214-557-5367, michelepettigrew@verizon.net and Anja Johnston, 214-240-1166, anjaj1@verizon.net Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14, 2017 Mail in or drop in box on porch registrations to: Michele Pettigrew, 610 Glen Hollow Dr., Garland, TX 75044 *Please make checks payable to Firewheel Twilight Camp. No cash, please.

Unit Leader Training: Sunday, May 7, 2017, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Firewheel Golf Park Clubhouse Parent/Camper Meeting: Monday, May 22, 2017, 6:30 p.m., Firewheel Golf Park Pavilion Overnight: N/A

June 26 - 30 Carrollton Twilight Camp – “Kahua Makai” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Come to the islands for a Hawaiian luau and an adventure that you will never forget! Show off your team building skills in Lawn Chair Volleyball or Coconut Bowling and get wild and crazy in the Tacky Tourist Relay or Frisbee Tic Tac Toe and earn some Girl Scout Awards at the same time. Dance the night away with our real life ballerina as she teaches you the hula; cook and taste exotic foods that you will only find on the islands; and come cool off with some water balloon volleyball.

Director: Toi Vertz, mtvertz7@verizon.net Mail-In Only Registration: Carrollton Twilight Camp, 2044 Rose Hill Rd. Carrollton, TX 75007 *Please make checks payable to Carrollton Twilight Camp. No cash, please.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2017 Parent Meeting: N/A Adult Training: TBD Overnight: N/A

8

June 26 - 30 Camp Kinship – “Journey Through the Jungle” Registration: ADULT - GIRL Join us as we journey through the jungle! We’ll learn about animals, and their habitats, what they eat, how they live, and much more. Don’t forget archery too! Thursday night will be a cookout and campout in the park.

Director: Kara Whaley, kara.whaley@sbcglobal.net Mail-In or Box on porch Registration: Kara Whaley, 1524 Flagstone Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068 *Please make checks payable to Camp Kinship. No cash, please.

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2017 Parent Meeting: TBD Adult Training: TBD May 2017 Overnight: All Campers Welcome! Thursday, June 29, 6:00 p.m. – Friday, June 30, 9:00 a.m.

S E I T I N U PPORT

O R E E T N ders!

U a L e L O ! s V n dults! a T i a d L r r e a U h u t D G o A ents! s and l: Par l a ! Friend g s n r i l e l h c Ca a nts! Te e r a p d n as a Gra to serve ed and need very adult d e it v in is er! E Everyone p volunte Camp should m a C t h Day/Twilig for Day/Twilight ring voluntee : complete Form ff Online a t S r e e t lt Volun orm • an Adu History F 12 h lt a e H lt within • an Adu Check – d n u o r g of camp. e t • Back a d t r a s of st month

k to r the lin o f r . with you m r fo n Click herehe required form io t istra tified t rship Reg plete a State Cer e e t b e m l e p M com Adult com p. l need to plete an

wil am om ht camp date of c need to c t ig l r il il a w t w T s / s y e r a h e b aD r to t in 24 Non-mem adults attending nths prio o m 4 tion with eive 2 a ll m in A h ir . f it e n w o fe c $15 ou rec -mail raining tection T eive an e ail confirmation y egistrar c o r e r P l d il il w h C pr e-m , you ilight cam gistration ttach the w e a T r / e r y s a u a o D y le e p -mail ith girls, complete sent to th , please e n io t Once you u are registering w ’ forms must be a may m yo ur confir rms, you . Girls o y fo in l e il ir a iv g e m r c hours. If u e r o ou l forms y red. If you do not eady submitted y to the gir e lr t a is e u hav rar. o be reg .org. If yo ight Camp Regist x in order t t e n s g ter@ /Twil webmas e-mail to the Day he forward t

9

FAQ’s I am volunteering at day/twilight camp – how do I register for day/twilight camp?

Any adult volunteering to work at any day/twilight camp will register by using the online application found at gsnetx.org/dtregistration

As a day/twilight volunteer I am including six girls’ registrations with my registrations, where do I send the girls’ forms?

Girls’ forms & payment should be mailed to the camp they are planning to attend. Include a copy of the email you receive once you complete the first step of the online day/twilight adult volunteer process.

Who do I make the check out to for day/twilight camp?

The checks should be made payable to the name of the day/twilight camp attending – i.e. if you are attending Summer Sensation then the check should be made payable to “Summer Sensation.”

Can I use my cookie dough to pay for all or a part of my campers fee?

Yes! Mail your cookie dough along with your campers registration & health form to the camp you wish to attend.

I am volunteering to work at day/ twilight camp and want to bring my 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. Do I need to register them?

Yes – all boys (ages 6-12) and preschoolers (ages 3-5) need to register with the same forms as a girl would use for registration. Send those completed forms to the camp where you will be volunteering.

Contact each camp to see if they have units for preschool children and boys.

Can I get a refund if my daughter can’t attend day/twilight camp after I have mailed in the registration? $10.00 of the camp fee is non-refundable after placement and will be deducted from any refund.

A written request to the camp director must be received at least 15 days before the start date of camp. After the last day of the specific camp, a written request to the camp director must be received within one week of the camp close date.

Can a non-member attend a day/ twilight camp?

A girl who is not currently a member of Girl Scouts should go online and complete the 2017 membership registration and pay the $15 fee.

My daughter is interested in attending day/twilight camp as a program aide (grades 7 and up) – how do I find out about this opportunity?

Contact the camp she is interested in signing up for and they can give you specific details.

10

REGISTRATION

Need Assistance?

Call 972-349-2440 or 469-415-CAMP

Complete Day/Twilight Camp Registration & Health History Forms for every child registering for camp.

1 Registration Option One

offers the best chance for placement.

Volunteer yourself or find another adult(s) who will volunteer to take training and serve on the Day/Twilight Camp staff for the week. Each adult working the entire camp session may submit up to six (6) child forms with her or his Adult Volunteer Staff Application. Volunteers will not necessarily be placed in a unit with the children they have registered. CLICK HERE for the online adult registration form. NOTE: If an adult volunteer cancels their participation, the children registered under their name may also be cancelled if the camp’s adult-girl ratio drops below Safety-Wise standards.

2 Registration Option Two

Individual girls who register for Day/Twilight Camp without an Adult Volunteer, or who have incomplete forms will be placed on a waiting list and placed in a camp unit until enough adult volunteers are available to meet Girl Scout adult to girl safety ratios.

If placement in camp is not possible, total camp fee will be refunded. All children placed in camp will be assigned to ageappropriate units under the supervision of adult volunteers.

Fees $55 per girl; $30 for boys and preschoolers of volunteers working as Day/Twilight Camp Staff.

All checks or money orders should be made payable to the camp attending.

Non-Girl Scouts A $15 non-refundable fee is required for annual membership dues to Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. for any girl, grades K-12, who is not currently registered as a Girl Scout.

She must also complete a registration form. This is in addition to the $55 camp fee. gsnetx.org/join

Parents and/or Campers Meetings Most camps have a required pre-camp meeting for parents/guardians of all campers. Campers are expected to attend with parents. The meeting covers specific details about participation in camp, answers questions about clothing, and gives out a simple equipment list.

Buddies Two girls (same grade) who register for the same camp session may request placement in the same unit. In order to ensure that girls will be placed together they must each request to be placed as buddies on their Day/Twilight Camp Registration Form. If both girls do not request each other, there is no guarantee they will be placed together.

Learning to connect to others and make new friends is part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Because of this, entire Girl Scout Troops may not be placed together.

Individual camps vary.

Financial Assistance for Day/Twilight Camp Partial financial assistance may be requested for any registered Girl Scout living in the 32 counties served by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. GSNETX makes every effort to assist as many girls as possible from our allocated funds.

Families with financial situations that may prevent them from participating in the day/twilight camp program can request assistance for a portion of session fees, minus the required $10 deposit.

If requesting Financial Assistance for Day/Twilight Camp: 1. Complete the Day/Twilight Girl Registration & Health History forms and send directly to the day/twilight camp along with your $10 deposit prior to the stated deadline. Please note on the girl registration form that you have requested financial assistance.

Note: A financial assistance request does not guarantee that space will be available in the camp.

2. Complete the Online Financial Assistance Request.

Incomplete requests will not be processed.

3. If financial assistance is granted, you will be notified by email the amount of financial assistance you will receive. Parents are responsible for paying remaining balance directly to the Day/Twilight Camp.

11

Also Enrolling Now...

Resident Camp Get outdoors at one of our

amazing camp properties! Horses, zip-lining, campfire songs, crafts and s’mores make unforgettable memories!

and

GSNETX Adventure Day Camps

with unique weekly themes including DIY, Science and Nature, Design, and Super Powers! Pre-and After-care available!

gsnetx.org/camp