GSOFCT 2015 Summer Camps

For ALL girls

(800) 922-2770 (203) 239-2922 Fax (203) 239-7220 gsofct.org camp@gsofct.org Para información en Español por favor llame (800) 922-2770, ext. 3900.

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Why should your girl come to our summer camps?

Summer Camp is all about experiences - taking a deep breath, enjoying the smell of nature, listening to rustling leaves, hiking, building a fire, and wrapping up the day with s’mores and campfire stories.

It’s about experiencing the independence of being away from home and finding your voice. Having the confidence to stand up and lead that silly song, the courage to dive into the deep end, and the curiosity to discover which trail to explore.

And it’s also about sharing experiences – helping a new friend learn to tie a knot, canoeing across the lake together, and combining your cooking skills to make delicious campfire meals.

Not only do girls get these classic camp experiences, but they get the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, too.

The American Camp Association says that “camp is an equal opportunity life changer.” That’s why we invite ALL girls to come and be a part of camp. Every girl will experience laughter, learning, and leadership in a safe outdoor environment with guidance from passionate, skilled counselors.

So what are you waiting for? Discover the camp and program right for your girl!

Learn more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience!

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Make new friends, sing silly songs, build a campfire, hike the trails – adventures await at GSOFCT Summer Camps! ALL girls 5 to 17 are welcome! With eight day camps and two resident camps to choose from, there is sure to be one just for you! On these pages you’ll find lots of things to do, for just a few days or all summer long!

We can’t wait to see you at camp!

Not only do we provide great traditional camp activities, but Girl Scouts of Connecticut summer camps also offer activities from our signature programs – Girlz R.U.L.E.® , Live Healthy, Lead Healthy, STEM and other accredited curriculums such as Project Wild , Project WET, and Project Learning Tree. Girls have fun and enjoy an adventure while learning and connecting with the world around them.

This year, girls will have more options and will be able to tailor their camp experience to really make it their own. Whether this will be her first summer away at camp or she’s made it all the way through the ranks and is now part of our leadership program, we promise a summer that will be filled with both new activities and favorite traditions. We can’t wait for you to join us this summer for a truly memorable camp experience!

Our Camp Staff The Best of the Best!

Each member of the GSOFCT summer camp staff team has been carefully screened and personally interviewed. Team members are chosen based on their skills, experience, maturity, and judgment. We provide staff members with more than 30 hours of intensive training on child development, teambuilding and enrichment activities, and safety and risk management.

All waterfront staff are American Red Cross certified lifeguards who keep their skills sharp by holding weekly drills. At the stables, girls work with counselors with Horse Safety Certification and experienced riding instructors. We are proud of our terrific team of zany, fun, talented, Professional Role Models and we’re sure that each girl will bond with a team member who’s as awesome as she is!

Join the Summer Camp Staff

Join in the fun of working with girls in the great outdoors! You bring the enthusiasm; we provide the training in outdoor skills, teamwork, health and safety, programming, and everything else to make this the best job ever!

Volunteer and paid positions are available.

The best camps are ACA accredited, just like GSOFCT camps!

American Camping Association accreditation shows a commitment to high quality programs, safety standards, and best business practices. To learn more about ACA, visit acacamps.org.

Volunteer for one week or all summer long!

Volunteers receive discounted camp tuition based on service provided. Paid positions are generally full summer season employment. Camp staff may also receive a 20% discount toward camp tuition.

At day camps, children 3 -5 and boys 5-11 years old may be accommodated. Log onto gsofct.org for more information and to download our application packet.

Interview, references, background check, and drug screening are required for all staff. For additional information, please contact camp@gsofct.org.

Girls with Special Needs

Camp is a magical place of connections and sharing. If your daughter has medical or other special needs and can function in a group setting (12-24 people), we encourage you to call (203) 239-2922 and ask to speak to the Camp Administrative Assistant who will help you find the most appropriate camp program.

Many dietary needs can be met if the camp is notified in advance.

What are tuition rewards?

The SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards® Program is now available, free of charge, to all families whose children attend Girl Scouts of Connecticut Summer Camps!

Once registered, your family will receive guaranteed scholarships, redeemable for up to one full year’s tuition, at 300 participating private colleges and universities through the Tuition Rewards® Program.

To register, visit www.tuitionrewards.com/ACA or scan the code with your smartphone.

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Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Day Camp Information Day camps operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A typical day includes morning flag, assisting with unit kapers, activity periods, lunch, more activities, closing kapers, and flag.

Breakfast bunch is available at all day camps except Clatter Valley for an additional fee of $50 per week. Drop off can be as early as 7:00 a.m. Girls are served a yummy and healthy cold breakfast and start their camp adventure early.

Campers bring their lunches, which are gathered during morning kapers and refrigerated.

At Laurel only, day campers may join the resident campers in the dining hall eating delicious meals including a salad bar, lunch entrees, and sandwich station. Cost for optional lunches at Laurel is $30 per week.

Day Camp

Extended care allows the fun to continue until 5:30 p.m. Girls receive a hearty snack and continue camp activities with additional crafts, games, and laughter. Extended care is only available at Katoya, Laurel, and Merrie-Wood. No late transportation is available. The fee is $40 per week.

Girls are divided into groups called units based upon program and grade in the Fall of 2015.

Most units are 16-20 girls with two or three trained camp staff members. Units get to pick the fun activities that girls will do including which awards to earn, where to go on their hikes, which crafts they will create, deciding whether to cook tacos or make s’mores (or both!), and more.

A single overnight at camp is an optional activity for girls entering 4th grade and up. Offered the second week of a two-week session, the cost is $15.

Please note that GSOFCT reserves the right to cancel any program or bus that does not meet the minimum registration. So please register early! We can’t wait to see you at camp!

Summer Camps 2015

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Camp Like a Girl:

Two weeks Think of Camp Like a Girl as a “best of” list that each camp has to offer… and each girl gets to do it all! Fun, adventure, and tradition are the buzzwords of this two-week program.

Girls will make new friends as they play games, sing songs, and explore their environments. They’ll also learn cool new skills as they engage in fire building and outdoor cooking.

All campers receive daily swim instruction (except at Camp MerrieWood), and girls entering grade 4 and above can try archery.

Mega Science*:

Two weeks Magnets, Motion, and More! This is the perfect program for the budding engineer or scientist. This two-week program challenges campers to experiment with the natural world.

But this isn’t school – this is hands-on learning in ways that will inspire young minds. And since it’s at camp, girls still get to take part in some fun camp activities. *limited availability

Mega Adventure*:

Two weeks Adventure abounds in this two-week session focused on outdoor living skills. Girls learn about hiking and trip preparation, fire building and outdoor cooking, emergency shelter building, signaling, and orienteering. Each session ends with an exciting overnight experience. Campers still get to take part in the all the fun activities that each camp has to offer. *limited availability

Mega Sports & Games*: Camp Wonders:

One week Whoever said “good things come in small packages” might have been talking about this one-week traditional camp option. With changing theme weeks and chances for campers to choose some of their activities, no two weeks are ever the same! All campers receive daily swim instruction (except at Camp Merrie-Wood), and girls entering grade 4 and above can try archery.

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Two weeks You have entered a no duck- duckgoose zone! This action-packed twoweek session is going to get girls moving and playing a whole bunch of classic sports and a lot of new games. A great combo of cooperative and competitive activities will be used to teach group dynamics, game strategies, and teamwork. All participants should wear sneakers each day and be ready to be active and have fun! *limited availability

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

One week For the girl who loves horses.

Campers spend part of their day learning horse care and riding skills and the rest of the day enjoying the fun of camp. Each one-week session is made for beginner to intermediate level riders and provides arena riding instruction.

Campers are transported* to a local horse barn for at least four lessons. (*Camp Laurel lessons are held on site.) Horse Fun is available on a limited basis at certain camps.

All-Star Tennis Pros:

One week Even a world class champion like Serena Williams started playing tennis as a beginner. Like Serena, girls who play tennis build strength, confidence, and passion. Through the generosity of SBM Charitable Foundation, Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester provides top-notch tennis instruction to campers during these one-week sessions.

PLUS, each participant receives a tennis racket and sleeve of balls to keep! Exclusively available at Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester.

Summer Camps 2015

Intro to Sailing:

One week We’ll have the wind in our sails in this one-week-beginner sailing program.

Participants learn the basic skills needed for safe and enjoyable sailing adventures. Available exclusively at Camp Candlewood in New Fairfield.

Learn to Sail:

Two weeks Every crew needs a captain, and this two-week program teaches girls the skills needed to control, navigate, and maneuver a small sail boat; and the leadership skills necessary to lead a small crew. Week one moves quickly with lots of time learning sailing skills, and week two provides our sailors with real-life leadership experiences as they lead a small crew of Intro to Sailing participants. Available exclusively at Camp Candlewood in New Fairfield.

Leadership Programs:

Day Camp Programs

Horse Fun:

Information on all summer camp leadership programs at day and resident camps can be found on pages 20-21. Some programs require an application and selection process.

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An-Se-Ox DAY CAMP Oxford, CT

Grades Cost June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 Fall 2015 per session

1 - 3

$415

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

C amp Like A Girl

$230 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

The An-Se-Ox Experience

Making new friends and learning exciting new skills is at the heart of what we do at Camp An-Se-Ox every day. Our beautiful 55acre outdoor center provides the perfect balance of natural wooded area and open activity spaces. All girls will enjoy daily swim instruction and everyone grade 4 and up will get to try archery. Platform tents and pavilions provide ample space for shade or rainy day activities.

4 - 5

$415

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

amp Like A Girl C

ega Science ega Sports & Games

$445 Mega Adventure M M

$230 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 4 - 8

$495 Horse Fun Horse Fun

6 - 8

$415

amp Like A Girl C

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

$230 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 9 - 10 $475 LEAD

EAD 2 - Application Required.

$395 L

See Page 20 for more information.

11 - 12

$0

BUS A

Waterbury Waterbury Prospect Naugatuck Beacon Falls Oxford

EAD 2 - Application Required.

L See Page 20 for more information.

Apprentice - Application Required See Page 20 for more information.

BUS STOP Bunker Hill Elementary, 170 Bunker Hill Avenue Brass Mill Mall, 425 Union St, by Sears Auto Center St. Anthony’s Church, 4 Union City Rd (Jct 69 & 68) United Church of Christ, 9 Division Street Fire Station, 35 North Main Street Camp, 47 Condon Road

Pick Up 7:55 8:05 8:20 8:30 8:40 8:55

Drop Off 5:00 4:50 4:35 4:25 4:15 4:00

Bus B

BUS STOP Pick Up Drop Off Watertown Fletcher Judson School, 124 Hamilton Lane 7:50 5:05 Newtown Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road 8:20 4:35 Southbury United Church of Christ, 288 Main St South 8:35 4:20 Southbury Southford Plaza, 1481 Southford Road 8:45 4:10 Oxford Camp, 47 Condon Road 8:55 4:00

Bus C BUS STOP Pick Up Drop Off Monroe St. Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tpke 7:55 5:00 Shelton White Hills Shopping Center, 220 Leavenworth Road 8:05 4:50 Derby Bradley School, 155 David Humphrey Road 8:20 4:35 Ansonia Nolan Field, corner of Wakelee & Frankiln 8:30 4:25 Seymour Super Stop & Shop, 15 Franklin Street 8:40 4:15 Oxford Camp, 47 Condon Rd 8:55 4:00

Bus D BUS STOP Pick Up Drop Off North Haven Girl Scout Office, 20 Washington Avenue 7:50 5:00 Hamden Our Lady of Mount Caramel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave 8:00 4:50 Hamden Parkway Plaza, Price Rite, 1869 Dixwell Avenue 8:10 4:40 Woodbridge First Church of Christ, 5 Meetinghouse Lane 8:25 4:30 Oxford Oxford Center School, 462 Oxford Road 8:50 4:05 Oxford Camp, 47 Condon Road 8:55 4:00

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Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Aspetuck DAY CAMP Weston, CT

Grades Cost June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 Fall 2015 per session

1 - 3

$495 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl

The Aspetuck Experience

All of the excitement of traditional summer camp experiences with $270 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders the benefits of updated facilities.

Our two swimming pools mean that 4 - 5 $495 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl every girl gets water time for both

$525 Mega Science Mega Sports & Games Mega Adventure fun and learning, and our new Frey Lodge features two bright, modern $270 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp bathrooms. Girls learn the values

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders of determination, curiosity, and 4 - 8 $525 Horse Fun Horse Fun Horse Fun Horse Fun responsibility as they spend time with our staff team of professional role 6 - 8 $495 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl models. Horseback riding lessons are $270 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp available during selected sessions.

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

9-10

$475 LEAD

10-11

$395

11 - 12

$0

LEAD 2 - Application Required.

See Page 20 for more information.

L EAD 2 - Application Required.

See Page 20 for more information.

Apprentice - Application Required See Page 20 for more information.

BUS A

BUS STOP Mark Twain Library, 439 Redding Road Winter Garden Ice Arena, 111 Prospect Ridge Zion’s Hill United Methodist Church, 470 Danbury Road St. Francis of Assisi Church, 35 Northfield Road Camp, 88 Old Easton Turnpike

Pick Up 7:55 8:15 8:25 8:40 8:55

Drop Off 5:00 4:40 4:30 4:15 4:00

BUS B

New Canaan Norwalk Westport Westport Weston

BUS STOP Saxe Middle School, 468 South Avenue Nathan Hale Middle School, 176 Strawberry Hill Avenue St. Luke’s, 49 Turkey Hill Road North Coleytown Middle School, 255 North Avenue Camp, 88 Old Easton Turnpike

Pick Up 8:00 8:15 8:35 8:45 8:55

Drop Off 4:55 4:40 4:20 4:10 4:00

BUS C Greenwich Stamford Darien Norwalk Weston

BUS STOP Riverside Shopping Center, 1253 East Putnam Avenue The Yerwood Center, 90 Fairfield Avenue Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road Lockwood Matthews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue Camp, 88 Old Easton Turnpike

Pick Up 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:35 9:00

Drop Off 5:15 5:00 4:45 4:25 4:00

West Redding Ridgefield Wilton Weston Weston

Summer Camps 2015

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Candlewood DAY CAMP

New Fairfield, CT

The Candlewood Experience

A caring community offering great adventures for girls and the support to achieve success. Girls improve their confidence and learn how to work together through activities offered on picturesque Candlewood Lake.

While facing the low ropes challenge course, girls gain experience in problem solving and feel the pride of their accomplishment. Every girl receives swim instruction and girls entering grade 4 and up can try archery.

Grades Cost June 29 - July 3 July 6 - 10 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 July 27 - 31 Fall 2015 per session

1 - 3 $495 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl

$270 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 4 - 5 $495 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl

$270 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Learn to Sail Learn to Sail 4 - 8 $595

$325 Intro to Intro to Sailing Sailing Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl 6 - 8 $495 $270 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

9 - 10 $475 LEAD

11 - 12 $ 0 Apprentice - Application Required See Page 20 for more information.

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Bus A

Southbury Newtown Brookfield New MIlford Sherman New Fairfield

BUS STOP Staples, 775 Main St South Big Y Foods, 6 Queen Street First Assembly of God Church, 133 Junction Road Big Y, 1 Kent Road Sherman School, 2 CT 37 Camp, 29 Bogus Hill Road

Pick Up Drop Off 7:45 5:15 8:05 5:00 8:20 4:40 8:40 4:20 8:50 4:10 9:00 4:00

Bus B Norwalk Ridgefield Danbury Danbury New Fairfield New Fairfield

BUS STOP

Stop & Shop, 380 Main Avenue Copps Hill Plaza, 125 Danbury Road Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Ave (Lot near Jos. A Bank) Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road Stop & Shop, 25 CT 39 Camp, 29 Bogus Hill Road

Pick Up 7:40 8:10 8:25 8:35 8:50 9:00

Drop Off 5:20 4:50 4:35 4:25 4:10 4:00

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Carlson

DAY CAMP Bristol, CT

Grades Cost June 29 - July 3 July 6 - 10 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 J uly 27 - 31 August 3 - 7 Fall 2015 per session

1 - 3

$415

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

$225 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

4 - 5 $415 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl $445 Mega Science Mega Sports & Games Mega Adventure

$ 225 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 4 - 8

$495 Horse Fun Horse Fun

6 - 8

$415

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

$225 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 9 - 10 $475 LEAD

$395 LEAD 2 - Application Required.

LEAD 2 - Application Required.

See Page 20 for more information.

See Page 20 for more information.

11 - 12 $0 Apprentice - Application Required See Page 20 for more information.

BUS A

BUS STOP June 29-July 24 only Stop & Shop, 1823 Farmington Avenue Roaring Brook Elementary School, 30 Old Wheeler Ln Canton Village, 220 Albany Turnpike Walmart, 870 Torringford Street Commuter Lot, Founder’s Church (Rte 4 & Rte 118) Thomaston Center Middle School, 49 Thomas Avenue Camp, 700 Willis Street

Pick Up 7:45 7:50 8:00 8:15 8:20 8:35 8:55

Drop Off 5:10 5:05 4:55 4:40 4:35 4:20 4:00

BUS B

Cromwell Kensington New Britain Farmington Plainville Bristol Bristol Bristol

BUS STOP all weeks Cromwell Commons behind Burger King, 136 Berlin Rd Polish Political Club, 581 Farmington Avenue Webster Bank Conference Center, 436 Slater Road UConn Dialysis Center, 230 Farmington Avenue Paderewski Park, 93 Cooke St Bristol Eastern High School, 632 King Street (front lot) Bristol Commons Shopping Center, 123 Farmington Ave Camp, 700 Willis Street

Pick Up 7:45 8:00 8:10 8:20 8:30 8:40 8:50 9:00

Drop Off 5:15 5:00 4:50 4:40 4:30 4:20 4:10 4:00

BUS C Wallingford Meriden Southington Cheshire Wolcott Bristol

BUS STOP July 13-August 7 only Holiday Cinemas, 970 North Colony Road The Hub, 50 East Main Street Dernoyski Elementary School, 240 Main Street Stop & Shop, 275 Highland Avenue Pat’s IGA, 816 Wolcott Road Camp, 700 Willis Street

Pick Up 7:40 7:55 8:05 8:25 8:45 8:55

Drop Off 5:15 5:00 4:50 4:30 4:10 4:00

Unionville Avon Canton Torrington Harwinton Thomaston Bristol

Summer Camps 2015

The Carlson Experience

Weekly themes and unique creative activities make each session at Camp Carlson a special one. Girls get to explore their individuality and creativity as they enjoy all the activities that this traditional camp has to offer. Every girl receives swim instruction and girls entering grade 4 and up can try archery. Horseback riding lessons are available during selected sessions.

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Clatter Valley DAY CAMP

New Milford, CT

The Clatter Valley Experience

Sounds of Music! July 13-18, 2015 for all girls entering grades 1-12.

Get ready to groove with new songs, dances, and making your own instruments this year at Clatter Valley Day Camp. Camp will be alive with the sounds of music that you make!

Each year, Clatter Valley Day Camp springs to life in the meadow at Clatter Valley Park in New Milford to provide a traditional camp experience with hiking, outdoor cooking, crafts, games, and new friends. State-licensed and staffed by volunteers, CVDC mixes a traditional Girl Scout camp experience with special themed activities to create a truly unique week-long experience.

Grade Cost Session Fall 2015 1-7 $185 July 13-18

Description

8-12

Program Aid Leadership (PAL) For girls looking to become a “Positive Role Model” for younger campers, our PALs build their outdoor skills while learning the foundations of being a leader. Girls will still participate in all camp programs to provide them with a well-rounded camp experience. No application required. Only for girls who have not yet been a Program Aid at Clatter Valley Day Camp.

Open house is Sunday, July 12, 2015, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

9-12 $95 July 13-18 Program Aid (PA)

plus preIf you’re ready to step up and take charge, become a PA camp at CVDC. Learn teambuilding games, health and safety

dates for skills, and participate in developing the camp program training during our pre-camp training. During camp, emerge as a TBA leader and help in delivering our program to the younger

campers. There are a limited number of spaces and this program fills very quickly. Application required.

Girls must have at least one week prior experience as a Program Aid.

Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Friday night, July 17, there is an optional overnight, for girls entering grades 2 in the fall, weather permitting. Parents are asked to drop off their campers between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Pick up is between 3:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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$185 July 13-18

Sounds of Music!

Make new friends, learn new songs, and make some noteworthy musical instruments during this special one-week summer camp.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Katoya

DAY CAMP Milford, CT

Grades Cost June 29 - July 3 July 6 - 10 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 Fall 2015 per session

1 - 3

$445

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

July 27 - 31

August 3 - 7

Camp Like A Girl

$245 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

Camp Wonders

4 - 5

$445

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

$475

Mega Sports & Games

Mega Adventure

Mega Science

$245 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 4 - 8

$495

6 - 8

$445

Camp Wonders

Horse Fun Horse Fun Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

$245 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

Camp Wonders

9 - 10 $475 LEAD

$395 LEAD 2 - Application Required.

LEAD 2 - Application Required.

See Page 20 for more information.

See Page 20 for more information.

11 - 12 $0 Apprentice - Application Required See Page 20 for more information.

BUS A

BUS STOP Hillcrest School, 530 Daniels Farm Road

Eli Whitney School, 1130 Huntington Road

Wilcoxson School, 600 Wilcoxson Avenue

West Shore Middle School, 70 Kay Avenue

Harborside School, 175 High Street

Milford Christian Church, 989 New Haven Avenue Camp, 71 Country Lane

Pick Up 7:45 8:00 8:05 8:15 8:25 8:35 8:50

Drop Off 5:05 4:50 4:45 4:35 4:25 4:15 4:00

BUS B

Trumbull Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Bridgeport Stratford Milford

BUS STOP

Middlebrook School, 220 Middlebrook Avenue Fairfield Woods School, 1115 Fairfield Woods Road ShopRite, 1975 Black Rock Tpke Riverfield School, 1625 Mill Plain Road Girl Scout Office, 87 Washington Avenue Stratford Academy, 719 Birdseye Street Camp, 71 Country Lane

Pick Up 7:55 8:10 8:15 8:20 8:30 8:40 8:55

Drop Off 5:00 4:45 4:40 4:35 4:25 4:15 4:00

BUS C Monroe Shelton Shelton Orange Milford

BUS STOP Pick Up Big Y, 535 Monroe Tpke

7:55 Community Center, 41 Church Street, back lot 8:10 United Methodist Church, 526 Long Hill Avenue 8:20 Route 34 Commuter Lot, Exit 58 off Route 15 8:35 Camp, 71 Country Lane 8:50

Drop Off 4:55 4:40 4:30 4:15 4:00

BUS D East Haven New Haven New Haven

West Haven Milford

BUS STOP Pick Up Drop Off Stop & Shop, 370 Hemmingway Avenue (on left side) 8:00 4:55 Edgewood Park, 52 Grand Avenue 8:10 4:45 Corner of West Rock & Whalley Avenue (by tennis courts) 8:30 4:25 Railroad Stores, 1131 Campbell Avenue (left side) 8:40 4:15 Camp, 71 Country Lane 8:55 4:00

Trumbull Stratford Stratford Milford Milford Milford Milford

Summer Camps 2015

The Katoya Experience

Katoya sounds like a Native American word for friend…and that’s perfect, since girls here share, learn, and laugh together!

Emphasis is placed on Girl Scout skills such as fire building and outdoor cooking. The beautiful setting provides the ideal opportunity for environmental exploration and education. Every girl receives swim instruction in Katoya’s beautiful new swimming pool, and girls entering grades 4 and up can try archery.

Horseback riding lessons are available during selected camp sessions.

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Laurel

DAY CAMP Lebanon, CT

Grades Cost June 29 - July 3 July 6 - 10 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 Fall 2015 per session

The Laurel Experience

Sprawling fields and rustic buildings combined with an intricate trail network set the scene for an amazing camp experience. Girls will explore their surroundings at Laurel while hiking, swimming, boating, and challenging themselves to try new activities. Rich with tradition, every girl will treasure the friendships forged and memories made at camp. Every girl receives swim instruction and girls entering grades 4 and up can try archery.

Horseback riding lessons are available.

1 - 3

$415

Camp Like A Girl

4 - 5

$415

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

August 3 - 7

Camp Like A Girl

$230 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

Camp Wonders

Camp Like A Girl

$230 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

Camp Wonders

4 - 8

$375

Horse Fun

6 - 8

$415

Horse Fun Horse Fun Horse Fun Camp Like A Girl

Horse Fun

Camp Like A Girl

Horse Fun

Camp Like A Girl

$230 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 9 - 10 $350 Leadership Development Leadership Development

Camp Wonders

Leadership Development

BUS A

BUS STOP June 29-July 10 only Commuter Parking Lot, 65 Merrow Road Former site of Kathy-John’s Restaurant, 643 Middle Tpke Highland Park Market, 1721 Boston Turnpike Jillison Square, 679 Main Street (near Liberty Bank) Log Cabin Restaurant, 383 Trumbull Highway Camp, 175 Clubhouse Road

Pick Up 7:50 8:00 8:10 8:35 8:45 8:55

Drop Off 5:05 4:55 4:45 4:20 4:10 4:00

BUS B

Plainfield Lisbon Norwich Colchester Lebanon

BUS STOP July 13-24 only McDonalds Plaza, 796 Norwich Road Lisbon Meadows Park, South Burnham Highway Walmart, 220 Salem Turnpike (Near exit 80 from I-395) Colchester Green, south end Camp, 175 Clubhouse Road

Pick up 7:50 8:10 8:20 8:40 8:55

Drop Off 5:05 4:45 4:35 4:15 4:00

BUS C Middletown Middletown Portland East Hampton Marlborough Hebron Lebanon

BUS STOP July 27-August 7 only Home Depot Plaza, 909 Washington Street Metro Movie Theatre, 200 Main Street Tri-Town Foods, 146 Marlborough Street (Route 66) East Hampton High School, 15 North Maple Street Behind Subway / Dunkin Donuts, 1 & 5 South Main Street Hebron Elementary School, 92 Church Street Camp, 175 Clubhouse Road

Pick Up 7:45 7:55 8:05 8:20 8:30 8:40 8:55

Drop Off 5:10 5:00 4;50 4:35 4:25 4:15 4:00

Van

BUS STOP July 13-24 only Stop & Shop, 248 Flanders Road (Route 161) Camp, 175 Clubhouse Road

Pick Up 8:15 8:55

Drop Off 4:40 4:00

Tolland Mansfield-Storrs Coventry Willimantic Lebanon Lebanon

East Lyme Lebanon

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Camp Like A Girl

July 27 - 31

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Merrie-Wood DAY CAMP

Manchester, CT

Grades Cost June 29 - July 3 July 6 - 10 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 Fall 2015 per session 1 - 3 $415 Camp Like A Girl Camp Like A Girl

July 27 - 31

Camp Like A Girl

$225 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders 4 - 5

$415

$445 Mega Science

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

Mega Sports & Games

Mega Adventure

4 - 8 $230 All-Star

Tennis Pros $415

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Wonders

Camp Like A Girl

$225 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

6 - 8

August 3 - 7

Camp Wonders

All-Star Tennis Pros

Camp Like A Girl

Camp Like A Girl

$225 Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp

Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders Wonders

Camp Wonders

9 - 10 $475 LEAD

$395 LEAD 2 - Application Required.

LEAD 2 - Application Required.

See Page 20 for more information.

See Page 20 for more information.

11 - 12 $0 Apprentice - Application Required See Page 20 for more information.

BUS A

BUS STOP Windsor Locks Dexter Plaza Shopping Center, 36 Main Street Windsor Windsor Shopping Plaza, 590 Windsor Avenue South Windsor Stop & Shop, 1739 Ellington Road

East Hartford Silver Lane Plaza, 830 Silver Lane

Manchester ShopRite, 214 Spencer Street

Manchester Camp, 650 Gardner Street

Pick Up 7:50 8:05 8:20 8:35 8:45 8:55

Drop Off 5:05 4:50 4:35 4:20 4:10 4:00

BUS B

Pick Up 7:40 7:55 8:05 8:15 8:30 8:45 8:55

Drop Off 5:15 5:00 4:50 4:40 4:25 4:10 4:00

Pick Up 7:45 8:10 8:20 8:30 8:40 8:55

Drop Off 5:10 4:45 4:35 4:25 4:15 4:00

West Hartford Hartford

Hartford

Wethersfield Glastonbury Glastonbury Manchester

BUS STOP

Norfeldt Little League, 740 Trout Brook Drive Aetna, 151 Farmington Avenue

Girl Scout Office, 340 Washington Street

Stop & Shop, 1380 Berlin Turnpike

Commuter Lot, 3000 Main Street Buckingham Fields, 1253 Manchester Road Camp, 650 Gardner Street

BUS C

BUS STOP Enfield Stop & Shop, 54 Hazard Avenue Ellington Big Y Plaza, 135 West Road Tolland Rte 31 Commuter lot (exit 67 off I-84) Vernon Stop & Shop, 10 Pitkin Road Manchester Big Y Plaza, 234 Tolland Tpke Manchester Camp, 650 Gardner Street

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The Merrie-Wood Experience

If you hear singing and see huge smiles then you know you’ve arrived at Merrie-Wood! Here girls become part of the Merrie-Wood family.

Sharing the fun, adventure, and the best of what traditional camping has to offer. Girls will long remember these carefree summer days spent with friends making crafts, cooking over a fire, and stomping through the brook. Professional tennis instruction is provided during selected sessions thanks to the generosity of SBM Charitable Foundation.

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Is your girl ready for resident camp?

Resident camp can be a life-changing event in your girl’s life! It provides her with a taste of independence, new friends, and the values, skills, and confidence to help guide her in the future. Here’s an activity you can do to see if you and your girl are ready for this awesome experience! Have fun!

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2 3 Can you stay overnight at a friend’s house without missing your family?

2 3 Can you shampoo your own hair and keep it brushed and neat?

2 3 Are you brave when you see insects or bugs and hear different noises at night?

2 3 Can you make your bed and keep track of your belongings?

2 3 Do you like to meet new people and do things with others – not just your buddy?

2 3 Can you adjust to no air conditioning in your living unit?

2 3 Can you survive without a radio, iPod, TV, computer, or cell phone?

2 3 Do you help keep things clean and tidy around your house?

2 3 Do you like being around girls who are different from you?

2 3 Can you live by the Girl Scout Law? 2 3 Are you REALLY excited about going to camp?

Total Points You will be happiest at a session you can attend with 11-15

your troop or family. Talk with your girl friends and ask

them to join your camp adventure. Be sure to request

each other as camp friends! Or consider one of our

many day or family camp experiences.

16-25 You are ready to try your first resident camp experience.

Pack your courage and we’ll see you soon!

26-33 You are REALLY ready for camp or must be an

experienced camper! See you soon!

Join us at our open house on Sunday, May 3 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Clatter Valley Open House is Sunday, July 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

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1 2 3 Can your daughter stay overnight at a friend’s house

without you feeling sad or needing to speak to her?

1 2 3 Can you tolerate the way her hair looks when she

shampoos and styles it herself?

1 2 3 Can you talk with your daughter before camp and help

her be brave when she sees insects, bugs, and other

animals she may encounter at camp?

1 2 3 Can you stand a week without having to pick up someone

else’s clothes or toys left on the floor?

1 2 3 Do you want your daughter to meet new people and try

new things?

1 2 3 Does your daughter enjoy the outdoors?

1 2 3 Can you help her adhere to the rules about no radios,

iPods, or cell phones?

1 2 3 Can you go a week without seeing or talking to your daughter?

1 2 3 Does your daughter like being around girls who are

different from her?

1 2 3 Are you prepared to entrust her care to her camp counselors?

1 2 3 Do you think your daughter is ready for resident camp?

Total Points 11-15 Consider bringing your daughter to one of our Open Houses

to meet the staff and learn a little more about camp. If she

decides to attend camp, rest assured that we will call you if

she has any problems adjusting to the camp environment.

You may also enjoy a session that she can attend with her

troop or family. Consider family camping or day camp.

16-25 You are a brave parent, and are ready for your daughter

to try her first resident camp experience. Both Laurel and

Timber Trails offer excellent first time camp experiences

including one or two-week sessions and even 3-night

Try-It sessions. She may also enjoy day camp.

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not her first time at summer camp! You may even be

ready to send her to camp for more than one week!

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Resident Camp Information Our resident camp programs are designed to meet the various needs of the wide age range that come to resident camp. Living units are based upon the grades girls will be going into for the fall 2015 school year, but program areas have the flexibility to meet their wide range of skills.

Girls in our youngest unit will experience the outdoors, explore their curiosities, learn basic outdoor living skills, swim in our lake, and enjoy a traditional outdoor camp experience with hiking, crafts, and games.

As their skills progress, girls in grades 4-5 will begin archery and boating, learning basic forms and proper techniques. They will continue to hone their outdoor living skills as they begin outdoor cooking and prepare for their packouts each week. Girls will also put their teambuilding skills to the test as they try our challenge initiatives and become both strong team players and leaders among their peers.

Girls in grades 6-8 will take these activities even further with more advanced boating in canoes and kayaks, learning more difficult maneuvers and rescue moves. They will test their highly developed outdoor living expertise as they are challenged daily in all of their activities, from more advanced archery to campfire cooking and skilled swimming and games in the lake. They will also take the lead on challenge initiatives as they find themselves working as a tight-knit team to traverse the toughest obstacles.

In grades 9-12, girls are ready to emerge as leaders while still enjoying their camp experience. They will work on team-building exercises and gain a glimpse into what our leadership staff experience every day, from creative problem solving to multi-tasking and prioritizing daily tasks. These girls will foster their independence and cultivate confidence as they are given more freedom in their choices of activities to make the most out of their camp experience.

Centrally located in camp is the Health Center, which is staffed by licensed personnel and have doctors on call. The center is equipped to handle routine healthcare and first aid.

Meals are served in our central dining hall. Besides the nutritious entrees, meals also include extras like breakfast bar or salad bar. Fresh fruit is available throughout the day. With advance notice, camp can accommodate many specialty diets.

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Try it!

Three night sampling June 24-27 only Get the summer off to an amazing start with swimming, arts, nature, campfires, singing, s’mores, and new friends with our three night sampling of all that camp has to offer. Our time together may be short, but we make the most of it providing an awesome camp experience that will have you wanting to sign up for next session, too! (Excludes horseback riding.)

Camp CEO - Ages 14-17 * At Camp Laurel Only Four days, 3 nights June 24-27 only Discover how your interests, skills, and dreams can transform you into a leader during this four-day experience. Connect with prominent businesswomen who will share their life lessons and leadership journeys. Envision and prepare for the possibilities that lie ahead. You and your CEO buddy will discover, connect, and take action to make the world a better place while enjoying horseback riding, boating, swimming, and cooking. More information is on page 21.

Anything Goes!

One week For the girl who enjoys nature and is curious about the outdoors Anything Goes is a one-week camp experience with a sampling of everything that camp has to offer: hiking, swimming, crafts, boating, campfires, and making new friends!

She’ll never forget all the amazing memories and friends she made this summer!

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Totally Camp

Two weeks Girls will have a blast making friends and exploring our environment in Totally Camp.

This two-week traditional camp experience offers swimming, boating, outdoor cooking, and team-building, as well as plenty of time with friends, old and new.

With an emphasis on individuality, each girl can choose some activities each day to ensure that her camp experience is uniquely her own.

Cupcake Boss

Two weeks Cupcake Boss is a sweet escape. A two-week specialty program that gives girls basic cake decorating skills seen on TV! Along with the tasty treats, girls will have traditional camp experiences including boating, archery, hiking, swimming, and more for the ultimate camp experience of learning, laughing, and sharing.

Leadership Programs

Information on all summer camp leadership programs at day and resident camps can be found on pages 20-21. Some programs require an application and selection process.

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For girls looking to gain new skills, the horseback riding programs at Laurel and Timber Trails are designed for all levels of riders. On the first day, girls’ riding abilities are thoughtfully assessed and they are placed into riding groups that allow girls to work comfortably and confidently at their own pace.

This helps them identify areas needing improvement and hone equestrian skills. Safety is always our first priority. Bad weather and excessive heat may shorten the time that the camper is actually on horseback. If that happens, they’ll work on other horse-related activities. Laurel and Timber Trails are inclusive equestrian programs – in the two hour sessions girls will learn horse and stable care which includes mucking stalls, feeding, grooming, and tacking horses. In between assigned riding rotations, girls work on equestrian theory. If you have any questions, please contact camp@gsofct.org.

Saddle Up

One week Time to Saddle Up! Time at the stable includes riding, equestrian theory, and general horse care. The program includes four horseback riding lessons and some of our traditional camp activities of boating, archery, crafts, and hiking to give each girl an experience she’s sure to remember for years to come.

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Horse Savvy

Two weeks For girls who want the ultimate adventure this summer, Horse Savvy is a two-week general camp program with eight horseback riding lessons to grow and strengthen confidence and comfort while riding. Not only will girls get time in the saddle, lessons at the stable will also cover equestrian theory and general horse care. As their skills and confidence improve, a trail ride is included. The program also includes other camp fun – archery, hiking, swimming, and boating!

Resident Camp Programs

Resident Camp Horseback Riding

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Laurel

RESIDENT CAMP Lebanon, CT

Grades Cost June 28 - July 4 July 5 - 11 July 12 - 18 July 19 - 25 July 26 - Aug 1 August 2 - 8 Fall 2015 per session 1 - 3 $825 Totally Camp Totally Camp Totally Camp $465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes

The Laurel Experience

Sprawling fields and rustic buildings combined with an intricate trail network set the scene for an amazing camp experience.

Girls will explore their surroundings at Laurel while hiking, swimming, boating, and challenging themselves to try new activities.

Rich with tradition, every girl will treasure the friendships forged and memories made at camp. Themes change every week so that no matter how many weeks your camper will be at Laurel, she will have a wonderful adventure with her friends.

Your Home Away from Home

Girls are placed in to living units based on grades they will be going into for the fall 2015 school year. Each unit has multiple groups with counselors and a Unit Leader.

Girls sleep in wood framed rustic cabins or platform tents with cots with no electricity.

Each unit has centralized portos that are serviced by a professional cleaning company and a washstand with running water in each unit. Girls shower in a centrally located bathhouse.

1 - 5

4 - 5

$275

Try-It June 24-27 only

$825 Totally Camp

Totally Camp

$465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes $1,125 Horse Savvy

$625

Horse Savvy

Horse Savvy

Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up

6 - 8 $825 Totally Camp

$1,050 Cupcake Boss

Saddle Up Saddle Up

Totally Camp

Totally Camp

$465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes $1,125 Horse Savvy

$625

Horse Savvy

9-10 $825 Leadership Development

9-12 $825 Totally Camp

$465

Horse Savvy

Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up

Saddle Up Saddle Up

Leadership Development Totally Camp

Leadership Development

Totally Camp

Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes

$1,125 Horse Savvy Horse Savvy Horse Savvy

$625 Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up

10-12 $895 Counselor in Training (CIT) 11-12 $1,200

Counselor in Training II (CIT 2)

$1,400

Counselor in Training II (CIT 2) with Water Safety

$1,200 14-17 $295

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Totally Camp

Wrangler in Training

Camp CEO June 24-27 only

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timbertrails@gsofct.org

Timber Trails RESIDENT CAMP Tolland, MA

Grades

Cost

1 - 3

$825 Totally Camp

Fall 2015 per session

June 28 - July 4 July 5 - 11 July 12 - 18

July 19 - 25 July 26 - Aug 1 August 2 - 8

Totally Camp Totally Camp

$465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes

1 - 5 $275 Try-It June 24-27 only

4 - 5 $825 T otally Camp Totally Camp Totally Camp $465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes $1,125 Horse Savvy

$625

Horse Savvy Horse Savvy

Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up

6 - 8 $825 Totally Camp

$1,050

Saddle Up

Saddle Up Saddle Up

Totally Camp Totally Camp Cupcake Boss Cupcake Boss

$465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes

$1,125 Horse Savvy

$625

Horse Savvy Horse Savvy

Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up

9-10 $825 Leadership Development

9-12 $825 Totally Camp

Saddle Up

Saddle Up Saddle Up

Leadership Leadership Development Development Totally Camp Totally Camp

$465 Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything Anything

Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes Goes

$1,125 Horse Savvy

Horse Savvy

Horse Savvy

$625 Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up Saddle Up

10-12 $895 Counselor in Training (CIT) 11-12 $1,200

Counselor in Training II (CIT 2)

$1,200

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Wrangler in Training

The Timber Trails Experience

At Timber Trails, girls are encouraged to explore their environment, to build relationships, and to develop the leadership qualities allowing the potential for personal growth. Our diverse staff enhances the camp experience by bringing creative ideas and a fresh outlook to camp to share with all of our girls. Timber Trails is tucked away in the beautiful hills of the Berkshire Mountains just over the Connecticut border on nearly 500 acres of land with a picturesque lake serving as our waterfront for boating and swimming. This hidden gem allows girls to try new activities as their skills progress, from boating and swimming, to our ropes course and outdoor living skills.

Your Home Away from Home

Girls are in separated in to living units based on grades they will be going into for the fall 2015 school year. Each unit has multiple groups and counselors and a Unit Leader. Girls sleep in wood framed rustic cabins with no electricity. Each cabin houses five to eight cots. There’s a centralized washstand with running water and bathrooms in each unit. Girls shower in a centrally located bath house.

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Day Camp Leadership Opportunities Leadership Development Great communication, honesty, a positive attitude, flexibility, team player, an ability to inspire, commitment to making the world a better place, and a fun sense of humor are just a few of the key characteristics of a great leader. Come learn, develop, and hone your leadership skills at one of our beautiful summer camps.

Entering 9th grade and up Two weeks* Enjoy the thrills of camp while developing basic leadership skills in this two-week program. In addition to focusing on teamwork, child development, and leadership skills, girls will enjoy the fun camp has to offer. Test your skills in a supportive environment by working with other leadership girls to design a camp event. *Only available at Camp Laurel.

LEAD

Entering 9th grade and up Three weeks* Leadership, Education, Adventure, and Development. Develop basic leadership skills while also enjoying the thrills of camp during this three week program. In addition to focusing on teamwork, skill-building, leadership skills, and practicing being role models, girls will enjoy the fun camp has to offer. The campers in this program will have an opportunity to design a camp program and plan a camp event. There are only a few spaces and this program fills very quickly, so don’t wait! *Not available at Camp Laurel.

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LEAD 2

Entering 10th grade and up Three weeks* Continue on the camp leadership track! After successful completion of the LEAD program, girls can apply to this three-week advanced leadership program. In addition to leadership development, girls will enjoy the fun camp has to offer. The LEAD 2s will focus on building their skills by working with units and leading programs. Successful completion of LEAD or similar program and separate application are required.

There are only a few spaces and this program fills very quickly, so don’t wait to apply! *Not available at Camp Candlewood or Camp Laurel.

Apprentice

Entering 11th or 12th grade Four to six weeks* Warm up your vocal cords for leading those silly camp songs, practice starting gimp, and encourage girls to try again. You have a chance to shine as younger campers look up to you as a role model. If accepted into this program you will be assigned to assist a unit of campers or a program area. Successful completion of at least one session of LEAD, LEAD 2, or a leadership program at another camp, application, and interview are required. Acceptance is not guaranteed and a pre-camp orientation is required. There are a limited number of spaces. Apply early! *Not available at Camp Laurel.

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Resident Camp Leadership Opportunities Leadership Development

Entering 9th grade and up Two weeks Girls who are ready to begin developing basic leadership skills while also enjoying the thrills of camp will find themselves at home in this two-week program. In addition to focusing on teamwork and leadership skills, girls will enjoy traditional camp fun.

Participants in this program will have an opportunity to design a camp program, plan a camp event, and participate in a camp service project.

There are only a few spaces and this program fills very quickly, so don’t wait!

Counselor in Training

offer, teach some activities, continue to gain self confidence, and make new friends. The CIT 2s will have an opportunity to develop, write, and deliver camp programs and all camp activities, plus plan and complete a camp service project. CITs will be assigned to live and assist in younger girl units. Successful completion of CIT or similar program, application, and interview are required. There are only a few spaces and this program fills very quickly, so don’t wait to apply! Acceptance is not guaranteed.

CITs will go home for a short break the weekends between the three sessions.

Entering 10th grade and up Four weeks Observe and learn the supervision techniques of a variety of camp activities and enjoy special time with other leadership girls. This four-week Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program will concentrate on leadership training, basic camp management, child development, program design, and being role models. The CIT program also includes elements of the traditional camp experience and opportunities to work directly with younger campers. Our CITs grow as they gain confidence and independence while taking charge of their own camp experience. There are only a few spaces and this program fills very quickly, so don’t wait! CITs will go home for a short break the weekend between the two sessions.

Counselor in Training 2 with Water Safety

Counselor in Training 2

Wrangler In Training

Entering 11th grade and up Six weeks Continue on the camp leadership track! After successful completion of the CIT program, girls can apply to this six-week advanced leadership program. Expand your knowledge of basic camp management, child development, program design, and being role models. In addition to the focus on leadership development, girls will enjoy the fun camp has to

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Entering 11th grade and up Six weeks If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard and have strong swimming skills, you can take the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course as part of this program. You’ll be able to apply to be an aquatics specialist at camp in the future and also apply to be a lifeguard at other facilities.

All this in addition to the core sixweek CIT 2 program. Successful completion of CIT or similar program, application, and interview are required. There are only a few spaces and this program fills very quickly, so don’t wait to apply! Acceptance is not guaranteed. CITs will go home for a short break the weekends between the three sessions.

Entering 11th grade and up Six weeks WIT is an advanced leadership program concentrating on horse handling skills, barn management, child development, and program design. Continue your development as a role model preparing for the next logical step – being a future camp staff member! Successful completion of CIT or similar program and an application and interview

are required. Some riding experience required but this program offers limited riding time. Acceptance is not guaranteed. WITs will go home for a short break the weekends between the three sessions.

Camp CEO

Ages 14-17 Four days, three nights

Looking for a unique older girl experience? Join us at Camp CEO where the fun of camp combines with creating your own vision as a future woman leader. Through innovative and interactive workshops and activities, you’ll discover how your dreams, passions, and skills can transform you into the successful woman you want to be.

You’ll connect with a group of highly successful women leaders who will share their life lessons and personal leadership journeys, serving as mentors to help you envision and prepare for the possibilities ahead. You will be assigned to your own CEO buddy who will collaborate with you during this journey while enjoying all the fun activities that Camp Laurel has to offer– horseback riding, boating, swimming, crafts, and cooking. Offered at Camp Laurel June 24-27 only.

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Make your camp memories last a little longer with a visit to your camp Trading Post, available at all camps.

Some items are available before camp at your council shops located in Hartford, Lebanon, North Haven, and Wilton.

Shop online 24/7 at gsofct.org.

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Registering as: Family or Troop (Circle One)

Troop # ____________

Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Town_________________________State_______ Zip ___________________ Cell #________________________ Home #____________________________ E-mail address ___________________________________________________

# of Girl Scouts attending # of Adults attending # Other child(ren) # Child(ren) 3 and younger

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@ $25 each = @ $25 each = @ $25 each = Free Total Enclosed

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Method of Payment

__Check (payable to GSOFCT) __Credit Card I authorize Girl Scouts of Connecticut to charge the credit card indicated __Visa __MasterCard __Discover Card #_________________________________________Exp. Date____________ 3 digit code_______ Signature______________________________________________

Please return this form with payment to: GSOFCT, 20 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473 or fax to: 203-234-6828

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Pattagansett Staycation, East Lyme, CT

All the fun of camping with none of the stress! Pack your clothes, food, and cooking gear and come to beautiful Camp Pattagansett for the weekend. Your accommodations will include a platform tent, picnic table, and shared portos. Relax in camp with your family or take day trips. Swimming, boating, arts & crafts, archery, challenge course, and evening programs will be available according to schedule. Choose from two weekends or come to both!

Fee: $50 for a family of up to five members sharing one tent Fourth of July Weekend Friday, July 3, 1:00 p.m. – Sunday, July 5, 11:00 a.m.

Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 28, 1:00 p.m. – Sunday, August 30, 11:00 a.m.

Anchors Away, New Fairfield, CT

Combine the fun of camping with the adventure of sailing! For this family weekend our waterfront at beautiful Camp Candlewood in New Fairfield is wide open for your enjoyment.

Your accommodations will include a platform tent or cabin, picnic table, and shared portos. You can choose to prepare your own camp meals or explore the cuisine in nearby towns. The waterfront will be open for swimming or playing on the beach on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Very basic sailing instruction will also be offered at this time.

Fee: $95 for a family of up to five members sharing a building/tent Date: Friday, August 14, 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, August 16, 11:00 a.m.

Just for Girls at Timber Trails, Tolland, MA

A fun-filled weekend for girls to bring their significant adult female family member over the age of 21 (substitutions may be made, please contact facilitator). We will have many activities such as boating and archery (weather permitting), crafts, campfires, s’mores, and much more.

Event is held rain or shine. Bring a peanut-free bag dinner for Friday.

Price includes three meals Saturday

and breakfast on Sunday.

Contact facilitator for dietary needs and packing list two weeks prior to event. No tagalongs please.

Fee: $55 per person Date: Friday, September 25, 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, September 27, 9:00 a.m.

Someone Special and Me at Timber Trails, Tolland, MA

Bring that special male relative over 21 to enjoy a weekend at camp (substitutions may be made, please contact facilitator.)

Outside activities (weather permitting) include archery, a service project, games, fishing, square dance, hayride, canoeing, and time in the workshop. Bring a peanut-free bag dinner for Friday and your own pumpkin and tools to carve. Contact facilitator for dietary needs and packing list two weeks prior to event. Price includes three meals Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. No tagalongs please.

Fee: $55 per person Date: Friday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.

– Sunday, October 11, 1:00 p.m.

A Great Day Out: Picnic and a Walk

Come enjoy a few hours at one of our great outdoor centers.

This free event is designed to give you and your family the opportunity to bring a picnic lunch and then take a walk to enjoy some unplugged time in the fresh air. Site maps and scavenger hunt lists will be available at each site. Pre-register and the children in your group will receive a free patch!

Fee: Free to all Date: Saturday, June 6 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Carlson, Bristol, CT Katoya, Milford, CT

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How to register:

Fill out registration form completely in ink and send with a $50 deposit for each session.

Mail or fax completed registration and payment to: Girl Scouts of Connecticut Registration Department 20 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473 Phone (203) 239-2922 Fax (203) 234-6828 Online registration is available at gsofct.org.

Payment in full is due by June 1. If registering after June 1, full payment is due at that time.

• Phone registrations are only accepted on camp call-in nights: March 5 & 23 and April 13 & 23.

• Cookie Credits cannot be used towards deposit and are not redeemable online.

• An administrative charge of $10 will be added for program changes.

• We accept Care 4 Kids

Non-Discrimination Policy

Girl Scouts of Connecticut does not discriminate in its programs or hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, socioeconomic factors, genetic information, learning disability, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other protected class.

S’more girls at camp!

Cancellations and Refunds Cancellations and refunds must be made in writing.

• Prior to May 1, cancellation refunds will be made minus a single $20 processing fee.

• After May 1, cancellation refunds will be made minus the deposit for each session.

• Cancellations made within two weeks of camp attendance will not receive any refund.

Please help send more girls to camp! Just add your donation of any amount on your Summer Camp Registration Form and you’ll give another girl that “dream come true” feeling when she’s packing for camp!

Exceptions to policy can be made with a doctor’s note indicating illness or injury preventing attendance or notice of summer school attendance.

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2015 Summer Camp Registration Form Camper Information Camper’s Name

Date of Birth

Mailing Address

Non Girl Scout Town

Troop # Girl Scout Council

State

Zip

Grade in Fall 2015

1st Guardian Name Home phone

Work phone

Cell phone

Email

2nd Guardian Name Home phone

Work phone

Cell phone Email New this year! You may sign your camper up for multiple sessions on a single form! List only programs desired.

Name of Program

Camp

Bus Stop (if Day Camp)

Dates

Fee $ $ $

Girl Scout Membership Fee ($30 fee for girls not currently registered as Girl Scouts) Day Camp Only

Optional Friend Request Resident Camp One friend to bunk with

Day Camp: Up to 2 friends to bunk with

Breakfast Bunch at Day Camp (Fee $50 per week)

$

# of weeks $

Lunch Bunch at Laurel Day Camp (Fee $30 per week)

# of weeks

$

After Camp Care at Katoya, Laurel, and Merrie-Wood (Fee $40 per week)

# of weeks

$

Overnight (Fee $15 per overnight. One per 2-week program)

# overnights $

I will support "S'more Girls at Camp." Please accept my donation.

$ $

Subtotal Cookie Credits (Face value is doubled. Original certificate must be submitted.)

Anticipated Cookie Credit $

X

2

= $-

Early Bird Discount (Paid in full by April 1, 2015.)

Note: Any friend requests must be for the same program and age bracket.

Day Camp $10/week - Resident Camp $15/week

$

X

= $-

Total

$

Guardian Permission I give my permission for my child to participate in all camp activities, including field trips. I will read the camp brochure including the refund policy, Parent Handbook, and Behavior Agreement, and agree to cooperate with all policies and procedures. I am willing for my child to be treated by the First Aider or Nurse for minor ailments and by a doctor, when necessary, and agree to transportation to a medical facility or for further medical attention, if needed.

Signature

Date

Payment Information - A deposit per session is required to hold the space.

Amount of Payment  Enclosed Check ( Payable to GSOFCT) A $20 fee plus collection costs will be applied to any returned checks.

$

 Enclosed Money Order (Payable GSOFCT)

$

 Charge Total Fee Now.

$

 Charge Only Deposit Now.

$

Credit Card Type

MasterCard

VISA

Discover

Name as it appears on card Account #

Security #

Exp. Date

Signature Balance Due (By June 1) $ Office Use Only Pay Date

Amount

Check #

Summer Camps 2015

Discount

Early Bird

Staff

Cookie Credit

Other

Program Code

Bus Code

27

GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT www.gsofct.org

1-800-922-2770

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SUMMER CAMP ALL

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INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL

Opening date for financial assistance is March 1, 2015. All forms received prior will be held until this date.

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Mail completed form with camp registration to: Girl Scouts of Connecticut Attn: Registration Dept.

20 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 Phone (203) 239-2922 Fax (203) 234-6828

Apply early. Funds are limited.

This form must accompany the registration form and $20.00 deposit. Deposit is refundable if sufficient financial assistance is not awarded.

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Processing of Financial Assistance form may take 3—4 weeks. Incomplete forms will cause additional delay.

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All information must be completed for application to be considered.

While funds are available, assistance will be considered on a needs-base.

One Session with maximum of two weeks will be considered (or two weeks of a longer session).

Recipients agree to send a thank you note after camp. You may request to remain anonymous. Notes may be made available to our donors, or used in other ways deemed appropriate by GSOFCT.

Girl Information Grade in Fall 2015

Girl Name Mailing Address

Date of Birth ST

City

Troop #

Girl Scout Grade Level □D □B □J □C □S □A □Unknown □Non Girl Scout

Zip

Participated in Council Cookie or QSP sale?

Yes No If no, why not?

Family Information (Single-parent families should list only the custodial parent.)

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Employed by

Title/Occupation

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Employed by

Title/Occupation

Work Phone # Children

Home Phone Ages

# Other dependents

Cell Phone

Active duty military parent/guardian?

Yes No

Do you receive or qualify for any of the following? (Circle all that apply.)

Reduced School Lunch

Free School Lunch

Housing

SSD

SSI

TANF

Assistance

Food Stamps/ SNAP

Gross Family Income (circle one) $0-$24,999

$25,000-$34,999

$35,000-$44,999

$45,000-$54,999

$55,000- $64,999

$65,000-$74,999

Please check boxes below for situations which affect your financial need. Feel free to attach additional sheet to explain.  Loss of Job  Disability Unpaid Child Support  Medical/Dental  Legal  Education  Debt Please explain:

$75,000 & Over

 Other

Camp Information (This section must be completed.)

Name of Camp

Session Dates

Name of Program

Total Camp Fee

Cookie Credit Earned X 2 (not boxes sold)

Amount Family Can Pay in Addition to Deposit

Amount Requested

I have read the guidelines above, and all of the information I have listed is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will be held financially responsible for any fees not covered by approved financial assistance. I promise to send a thank you note after my child attends camp.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Thank you. You will receive a confirmation that a space has been reserved for your camper.

A second confirmation will be sent showing your financial award.

Upon receipt of award, accept or decline by notifying the Registration Department or emailing registration@gsofct.org.

For Office Use Only Amount approved

28

Date received by FA: __________ Approved by

Date

Award Processed by

Date

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Outdoor Program Department North Haven Service Center 20 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 (800) 922-2770 or (203) 239-2922 gsofct.org

Camp Open House All Camps Sunday, May 3 • 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Check our website for directions gsofct.org

Camp Call-In Nights Ask questions & register by phone!

(800) 922-2770 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 5 Monday, March 23 Monday, April 13 Thursday, April 23