2017 GSOH Day Camp Guide

Day Camp ★ 2017

ABOUT DAY CAMP Information for girls in grades K-6 Are you ready to discover your superhero powers?

Join us for Day Camp 2017: Superhero Adventure!

Day camp is an exciting introduction to the outdoors—our programs are full of sun, fun, and adventure! At day camp, girls try new things, make lifelong friends, and learn important skills, all while being their awesome selves.

With a variety of summer day camp programs to choose from, girls are sure to find a camp for them and have the best summer ever!

What do girls do at camp?

• Discover exciting new ways to enjoy and explore the great outdoors.

• Learn outdoor skills and go creeking!

• Sing along to tons of camp songs.

"If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!"

• Spend time with experienced Program Aides.

Program Aides are teen mentors—learn more on page 5!

• Learn responsibility through camp kapers.

Camp kapers are chores that help keep camp looking great!

• Live the life of a camper and cook outdoors.

Day camps are five-day sessions, Monday–Friday, usually between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Strengthen self-confidence and develop talents.

$ 33

Cool Camper Bundle

All prices include sales tax.

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Keep cool this summer with a spritzer water bottle. Look cool wearing sunglasses that change color in sunlight. Make cool new friends with a friendship bracelet kit, truth or dare cootie catcher game, and temporary monster hand tattoos.

HOW TO REGISTER Registration begins Monday, April 3, 2017

Secure your spot! Camps fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camp

Registration Opens

All Camps* *except those listed below

8 a.m.

Sugarbush Gold

10 a.m.

Ken-Jockety River Birch Ken-Jockety PawPaw

1 p.m.

OR:

⚬ Visit gsoh.org and click on the CORA link at the top right of the homepage to register online using the Council Online Registration Access (CORA) service. ⚬ To register online using CORA, you must be a current Girl Scout member and pay for program registrations with a credit or debit card.

⚬ Download and complete a registration form from gsoh.org or contact Council Headquarters to request a form.

Note: Paper registration forms that are mailed to Council Headquarters prior to March 24 will be returned to sender. Any forms that arrive after this date will be held until online registration opens on April 3. If you cannot be placed in a camp because there are no spaces available, you will receive a full refund.

Check your camp dates

Is financial assistance available?

A $20 transfer fee will be applied if you choose to switch camp sessions after your registration has been processed. If you cannot be placed in your camp session of choice, you will receive a full refund.

Yes! Find out more information by emailing customercare@gsoh.org, or calling 1-800-621-7042. In addition, any adult that volunteers for day camp will receive one free camp session for one girl-relative who is a currently registered Girl Scout.

Cancellation and Refund Procedure If you are requesting a refund for your cancellation, the request must be made in writing and sent to Council Headquarters no later than 15 business days prior to the start of your registered camp. Your request must state the reason for the cancellation.

If you are cancelling and are not requesting a refund, you can call Council Headquarters at 1-800-621-7042. Cancellations due to sudden illness or a family emergency must be submitted to Council Headquarters within two weeks after the first day of the camp session you registered to attend. In the event of any cancellation, 10 percent of the day camp fee paid will be retained for handling charges.

$ 22

$ 13

Mess Kit

Cape

This mess kit has everything you’ll need for cookouts. The kit includes a plate, bowl, and cutlery, all packaged in a convenient mesh bag.

Soar into day camp this summer with your very own green superhero cape.

$ 13

Plush Fox

$ 13

Flying Monkey

Every superhero needs A super monkey is the a sidekick! This plush ultimate flying buddy fox will make the perfect for any camper. camping companion.

Flying monkey is 10 Cape is 20 inches wide, Plush fox is 6 inches tall inches long. Includes 31 inches long and has and comes wearing a sound chip and cape. a Velcro closure. royal blue cape.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Spend your summer guiding campers through the great outdoors. Encourage curiosity, help create a sense of adventure, and be a role model for girls by volunteering at day camp!

We rely on dedicated volunteers to help us create and deliver nine fun-filled weeks of day camp every summer. The number of girls who can be accepted for camp is dependent on the number of adults who volunteer. Grab your friends and sign up to give girls a summer full of outdoor adventure!

Being a day camp volunteer is awesome!

There are great benefits to being a day camp volunteer: • Experience the satisfaction of helping girls learn and find fun outdoors.

• Enjoy spending your summer making lifelong friends and memories.

• Guarantee placement in the day camp of your choice.

• Receive one free camp session for one girl-relative who is a currently registered Girl Scout.

Most camps provide separate programs for preschoolers CAMPERS ARE WAITING FOR YOU! and boys of elementary age for a minimal cost. Contact Register to be a day camp volunteer customercare@gsoh.org for more information.

HOW TO BECOME A DAY CAMP VOLUNTEER

by Friday, March 10, 2017.

Fill out a Day Camp Volunteer Position Request Form at gsoh.org/day-camp.

Not a registered member?

Already a registered member?

Visit gsoh.org and click Volunteer Today!

• Select Camp/Seasonal volunteers and enter some basic information.

• Volunteers must have an updated, successful background check completed within the past three years.

• Check Unsure* if you are only interested in volunteering for day camp, and complete your adult membership registration.

All day camp volunteers are required to attend training that is specific to their camp.

Day camp directors will notify volunteers of the training dates and times.

*By selecting Unsure (found on the last page of your search) you are moving forward to register as a day camp volunteer. If you are also interested in becoming a troop volunteer, look for a troop near you.

• Check your email for a message from Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland inviting you to join the MyGS Community, a link to complete your background check, and next steps to becoming a volunteer!

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C ON TACT US Council Headquarters 1700 Watermark Drive Columbus, OH 43215 gsoh.org/camp 1-800-621-7042 614-487-8101 customercare@gsoh.org

DAY CAMP

TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Information for girls in grades 6–12 Day camp is the perfect environment for teens to grow as leaders. Work closely with younger girls while sharpening your skills and earning leadership awards. Check out the opportunities below to discover which program is for you!

Leaders in Action

GRADE COMPLETED

6

(LIA)

Program Aide 2 (PA2)

GRADE COMPLETED

8

Experience camp in a whole new way! Learn basic outdoor skills and how to teach them.

Have fun building teamwork and leadership skills with your group, and earn one of three LIA awards.

Take your leadership skills to the next level as a PA2! Earn service hours toward recognitions and assist day camp adult volunteers to help create a positive camp experience for girls.

Previous day camp experience not required.

Prerequisite: PA1

Program Aide 1

Advanced Program Aide (APA)

(PA1)

GRADE COMPLETED

7

Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts! PA training will teach you skills to be a confident, effective leader. You’ll practice teaching activities and learn how to serve as a mentor to younger girls. We’ll provide training to help you develop outdoor skills and become proficient in other day camp tasks.

GRADE COMPLETED

9

Take the lead this summer as an Advanced Program Aide. Work with the camp director to develop your leadership role, then create and lead a special activity for campers. You'll gain experience that will last a lifetime!

Prerequisite: PA1 and PA2

Prerequisite: LIA Award

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM? To apply for the LIA program, complete the day camp registration form online or mail a paper registration form to Council Headquarters with the camp fee.* See the camp session’s description on the next page for its cost and registration deadline.

Note: All teen mentors must be currently registered Girl Scouts. There is additional training required for all program aide levels.

To apply for PA training, register online or mail a paper registration form to Council Headquarters with the $15 program fee*— PA1, PA2, and advanced program aides do not have to pay the camp fee associated with the session they register to attend.

Upon registration, complete the Program Aide Application.

*Checks should be made payable to Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, Inc. Please do not mail cash.

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DAY CAMPS AT-A-GLANCE

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JUNE 5-9

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: May 12, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Highland Hills

Paint Creek State Park (Highland Co.)

Jennifer Howland hhtwilightcamp@hotmail.com

$65

K-J Hickory

Camp Ken-Jockety

Kathy Tober

KJCampHickory@gmail.com

$95

Molly Lauman

Camp Molly Lauman

(Formerly Lone Eagle)

(Scioto Co.)

Karen Chatfield

loneeagledaycamp@gmail.com

$65

Papinashuash

PASA Soccer Complex Marie (Fairfield Co.) Cummerlander

PickCamp@gmail.com

$65

Sugarbush Ma’na ki ki

Blendon Woods Metro Park

GSOHCampManakiki@gmail.com

$65

(Franklin Co.)

Michelle Rinard

Camp Email

Cost

(Franklin Co.)

JUNE 12-16

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: May 19, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

Beckoning Trails

Camp Beckoning Trails (Hocking Co.)

Roxanna Lehman

cbtdaycamp@gmail.com

$65

K-J Spruce

Camp Ken-Jockety

Vanessa Brias

kjsprucedaycamp@gmail.com

$95

Sugarbush Gold

Blendon Woods Metro Park

Deb Bowles

sugarbushgolddaycamp@gmail.com

$65

(Franklin Co.)

(Franklin Co.)

JUNE 19-23

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: May 26, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

Bob Evans

Bob Evans Farm

Cathy Parsons

bobevansfarmdc@yahoo.com

$65

K-J River Birch

Camp Ken-Jockety

Rose Krietemeyer

Kjriverbirch@gmail.com

$95

Sarasponda

Alley Park

Polly Brothers

saraspondagsoh@gmail.com

$65

(Gallia Co.) (Franklin Co.) (Fairfield Co.)

JUNE 26-30

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 2, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

Adams County

Woodland Altars

Karen Jones

adamscountygsdc@yahoo.com

$65

Blended Trails (Mansfield)

Richland Rural Life Center

Jennifer Washburn

mansfielddaycamp@gmail.com

$65

Cornish Twilight Camp

Camp Cornish

Sherry Patterson

cornishdaycamp@gmail.com

$40

K-J Sweetgum

Camp Ken-Jockety

Erin Robey

campkjsweetgum@gmail.com

$95

(Adams Co.)

(Richland Co.) (Knox Co.) (Franklin Co.)

JULY 10-14

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 16, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

K-J Oak

Camp Ken-Jockety

Laura Hammen

kjoakdaycamp@yahoo.com

$95

Sugarbush Axsinaminshi

Blendon Woods Metro Park

Julie Doel

gsohcampax@gmail.com

$65

Wooster

Christmas Run Park

Betsy Keller

woosterdaycamp@gmail.com

$65

(Franklin Co.)

(Franklin Co.) (Wayne Co.)

JULY 17-21

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 23, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

Crooked Lane

Camp Crooked Lane

Cindy Conner

crookedlanedc@yahoo.com

$65

K-J Sassafras

Camp Ken-Jockety

Wendy Hart

gsdaycamprocks@gmail.com

$95

Sugarbush Silver

Blendon Woods Metro Park

Katie VanDeWeghe

gssugarbush4@gmail.com

$65

Tea-Qui-Mead

Camp Cattail

Zarron Moore

teaquimead@yahoo.com

$65

(Morrow Co.) (Franklin Co.)

(Franklin Co.) (Ross Co.)

JULY 24-28

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 30, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

K-J Mulberry

Camp Ken-Jockety

Dara Ickes

kj.mulberry@gmail.com

$95

Logan Valley

A. W. Marion State Park (Pickaway Co.)

Charlena Fisher

loganvalleydaycamp@gmail.com

$65

(Franklin Co.)

JULY 31-AUGUST 4

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: July 7, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

K-J PawPaw

Camp Ken-Jockety

Christina Goodwin

kjpawpaw@yahoo.com

$95

(Franklin Co.)

AUGUST 7-11

Registration & T-shirt Deadline: July 14, 2017

Camp

Location

Director

Camp Email

Cost

K-J Honeysuckle

Camp Ken-Jockety

Kathy Hunter

kjhoneysuckle@yahoo.com

$95

(Franklin Co.)

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April 3!

Day Camp Registration begins

Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. 1700 Watermark Drive Columbus, OH 43215-1097 614-487-8101 gsoh.org

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