2016 GSOH Day Camp Guide

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INF ORM ATI ON FOR TEE NS AND ADU LTS

Are you interested in providing girls with their first, exciting outdoor experience with Girl Scouts? Do you love nature and want to make an impact, while also creating fun memories? Volunteering at day camp may just be your thing!

We depend on dedicated volunteers to help us create and deliver nine successful, fun-filled weeks of day camp each year. The number of girls who can be accepted for camp is tied directly to the number of adults who volunteer. So, we ask that you, or anyone else you know who may be interested, please consider volunteering at day camp. With your help, this summer is going to be a blast with memories and laughs to last a lifetime!

Ben efit s: • The opportunity to make lifelong friends and memories you’ll talk about for years!

• Guaranteed placement in the day camp of your choice.

• One fee waiver to be given to any relative who is currently a registered Girl Scout.

Programs for boys and preschoolers are available at most camps for a nominal cost.

Gir ls are wa itin g for you !

Please sign up by Friday, March 11, 2016.

This lets us know how many girls we can accommodate when planning for each camp.

To apply, you’ll need to successfully complete the following: • Volunteer Application for Service in Girl Scouting* • Day Camp Volunteer Position Request Form • Become a current member *If you have previously completed the Volunteer Application for Service in Girl Scouting and are an active volunteer, you only need to complete the Day Camp Volunteer Position Request Form.

Once approved as a volunteer, there are additional day camp training requirements. Please contact the camp director for details.

GSOH.ORG/CAMPS/DAY-CAMP/

CONTACT US

for more information, forms, and instructions for completing your background check.

1-800-621-7042 CAMP@GSOH.ORG

ABOUT

DAY CAMP

INF ORM ATI ON FOR GIR LS IN GRA DES K-6 Day camp is a place where girls are encouraged to try new experiences, learn basic outdoor skills, and make new friends. Our aim is for you to have a positive camp experience as you become more comfortable with the outdoors and in your own abilities and sense of self.

Day camp will be just the beginning of your outdoor experience with Girl Scouts. You will discover nature, learn flag ceremonies, do kapers (camp chores), cook outdoors, spend time with PAs (teen mentors), make crafts, go creeking, and much more during a five-day session held Monday–Friday, typically between 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Have fun outside!

Share in activities and chores with a new group of friends.

Learn some basic outdoor cooking skills.

Make new friends.

Make decisions and plans with other girls and adults.

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See spiders, swat mosquitoes, do some hiking, and learn to spot poison ivy!

Learn some new camp songs.

Rough it. Day camp sites are often rustic.*

*Some sites have latrines (outhouses, so no flushing!) and, at some, we have to put up our own shelters.

REGISTER

HOW TO

Registration begins Friday, April 1, 2016

Registration open

Registration Group

All camps, except those registering for Sugarbush Gold, Ken-Jockety River Birch or Ken-Jockety Pawpaw

8 a.m.

10 a.m.

Sugarbush Gold (formerly SB2) Ken-Jockety River Birch (formerly KJ3) and Ken-Jockety Pawpaw (formerly KJ9)

Visit gsoh.org and click on the Council Online Registration Access (CORA) link to register online. In order to register online using CORA, you must be a currently registered Girl Scout member, and pay with a credit or debit card.

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1 p.m.

Camps fill on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to secure your spot!

Complete the registration form that can be downloaded at gsoh.org, or email camp@gsoh.org, or you can even call 1-800-621-7042 to request a form.

All paper registration forms that arrive before registration opens will be held and treated as equal on April 1. Any registration forms received prior to March 11, 2016, will be returned to sender. If you cannot be placed because there are no spaces available, a complete refund of fees paid will be made.

Please check your dates carefully!

A $20 transfer fee will be applied if you choose to switch to a different camp session after your registration has been processed. If you cannot be placed in the session of choice, a complete refund of fees will be made.

Is financial assistance available?

Yes! Find out more information at gsoh.org, by emailing camp@gsoh.org, or by calling 1-800-621-7042. Also, your parent or guardian may consider volunteering, as each volunteer receives one voucher good toward one Girl Scout camper.

Cancellation and Refund Procedure

To qualify for a refund of a camp fee paid, you must submit a written request to the Council no less than 15 business days prior to the first day of the day camp, and state why you will be unable to attend. A refund request based on a last minute cancellation because of sudden illness or other family emergency must be submitted to the Council within two weeks after the first day of the camp session you were to attend. In the event of any cancellation, 10 percent of the fee paid will be retained for handling charges.

DAY CAMP KITS $23

SUMMER SURVIVAL

Purchase on CORA when registering.

See gsoh.org/camps/day-camp/ for more details.

$12

DAY CAMP ESSENTIALS

$11 each

$14

ENERGIZERCISE KIT

ADD A PLUSH AND FUN PATCH TO ANY KIT (or purchase separately)

Subject to product availability. Colors and styles may vary. Items are not shown to scale.

TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS DE INF ORM ATI ON FOR GIRLS IN 6TH-12TH GRA

Day camp is the perfect environment for teens. Why? Because you get to actually build upon and use your trusty leadership skills! You will work closely with younger girls, while sharpening your skills, and earning different leadership awards. Please read the descriptions carefully below to know which program is for you!

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During the Leaders in Action program, you will learn leadership and communication skills and your group will earn one of the three LiA Awards. You will also learn basic outdoor skills, as well as how to teach them.

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You will earn service hours toward recognitions, assist day camp adult volunteers, and continue to build upon your leadership skills.

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Program Aide leadership training is designed to help you become a more confident, effective leader and will teach you skills for working with younger Girl Scouts. You will practice teaching activities and learn how to serve as a mentor, role model, and leader to younger girls. We will also help you become proficient in outdoor skills and other day camp tasks.

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You will demonstrate leadership skills by developing and leading a special activity. Once you’ve registered, the day camp director will contact you to discuss your program activity.

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Must have progressed through both PA1 and PA2.

Note: All teen mentors must be currently registered Girl Scouts. Please note there is additional training required for all levels of Program Aide Leader.

How do I register for one of the teen leadership programs?

Girls are waiting for you!

To apply for the Leader in Action program, you need to complete the registration form online or submit a paper registration form with the full registration fee. The regular day camp registration fee applies. Please see your day camp session’s description for the registration deadline. If using the paper registration form, please send to Council.

To apply for the Program Aide program, you need to register online or submit a paper registration form.

Program Aide 1s, Program Aide 2s, and Advanced Program Aides pay a $15 registration fee. In addition to registering, you must complete the Program Aide Leader Application/Interest Form. The link for that form will be sent in the confirmation e-mail.

DAY CAMP SESSIONS At-a-Glance

June 6-10 Camp

Highland Hills

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Paint Creek State Park

Jennifer Howland

hhtwilightcamp@hotmail.com

$65

Camp Ken-Jockety

Bev Laubert

KJCampHickory@gmail.com

$95

A. W. Marion State Park

TBD

loganvalleydaycamp@gmail.com

$65

PASA Soccer Complex

Marie Cummerlander

$65

(Highland Co.)

Ken-Jockety Hickory (KJ8)

(Franklin Co.)

Logan Valley

(Pickaway Co.)

Papinashuash

(Fairfield Co.)

Sugarbush Ma’na ki ki (SB1)

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: May 13, 2016

PickCamp@gmail.com

Blendon Woods Metro Park Michelle Rinard (Franklin Co.)

June 13-17

GSOHCampManakiki@gmail.com

$65

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: May 20, 2016

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Adams County

Adams Lake State Park

Karen Jones

adamscountygsdc@yahoo.com

$65

Beckoning Trails

Camp Beckoning Trails

Roxanna Lehman

CBTDayCamp@gmail.com

$65

Ken-Jockety Spruce (KJ2)

Camp Ken-Jockety

Vanessa Brias

kjsprucedaycamp@gmail.com

$95

Lone Eagle Archery Range

Tracey Reed

$65

Blendon Woods Metro Park Deb Bowles

$65

(Adams Co.)

(Hocking Co.) (Franklin Co.)

Lone Eagle

(Pike Co.)

Sugarbush Gold (SB2)

(Franklin Co.)

June 20-24 Camp

Bob Evans Cornish Twilight Camp

sugarbushgolddaycamp@gmail.com

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: May 27, 2016

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Bob Evans Farm

Cathy Parsons

bobevansfarmdc@gmail.com

$65

Camp Cornish

Sherry Patterson

cornishdaycamp@gmail.com

$40

Rose Krietemeyer

KJriverbirch@gmail.com

$95

Polly Brothers

$70

(Galia Co.) (Knox Co.)

Ken-Jockety Camp Ken-Jockety River Birch (KJ3) (Franklin Co.) Sarasponda

loneeagledaycamp@gmail.com

Alley Park

(Fairfield Co.)

saraspondagsoh@gmail.com

A $10 late fee will be applied if you register after the registration deadline.

NOTE: Camp names have been changed from previous years.

Formerly known titles appear in parenthesis.

GAMES

SUMME June 27-July 1

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 10, 2016

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Ken-Jockety Sweetgum (KJ4)

Camp Ken-Jockety

Erin Robey

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(Franklin Co.)

July 11-15

campkjsweetgum@gmail.com

Cost

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Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 17, 2016

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Fayette Twilight Camp

Christman Memorial Park (Fayette Co.) Camp Ken-Jockety

Luticia Cooper

$40

Laura Hammen

kjoakdaycamp@yahoo.com

$95

Julie Doel

gsohcampax@gmail.com

$65

Betsy Keller

$65

Ken-Jockety Oak (KJ5)

(Franklin Co.)

Sugarbush Blendon Woods Axsìnamìnshi (SB3) Metro Park (Franklin Co.) Wooster

Christmas Run Park (Wayne Co.)

July 18-22 Camp

FayetteCountyGSDayCamp@gmail.com

woosterdaycamp@gmail.com

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 24, 2016

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Camp Crooked Lane

Cindy Conner

crookedlanedc@gmail.com

$65

Ken-Jockety Sassafras (KJ7)

Camp Ken-Jockety

Wendy Hart

gsdaycamprocks@gmail.com

$95

Sugarbush Silver (SB4)

Blendon Woods Metro Park (Franklin Co.)

Katie VanDeWeghe

gssugarbush4@gmail.com

$65

Tea-Qui-Mead

Camp Cattail (Ross Co.)

Zarron Moore

$65

Crooked Lane

(Morrow Co.)

(Franklin Co.)

July 25-29

teaquimead@yahoo.com

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: July 1, 2016

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Ken-Jockety Mulberry (KJ1)

Camp Ken-Jockety

Dara Ickes

kj.mulberry@gmail.com

$95

Richland Rural Life Center (Richland)

Jennifer Washburn

$65

Mansfield

(Franklin Co.)

August 1-5

mansfielddaycamp@gmail.com

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: July 8, 2016

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Ken-Jockety Pawpaw (KJ9)

Camp Ken-Jockety

Lisa Braun

$95

(Franklin Co.)

kjpawpaw@yahoo.com

S E M GA

Registration begins April 1!

2016 Day Camp

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