2015 Day Camp Guide

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2015 Day Camp Guide

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VOLUNTEER

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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? Then 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, to 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.

Preschool and boy programs are available at most camps for a nominal cost.

Gir ls are wa itin g for you !

Please sign-up by Friday, March 13, 2015.

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

To apply, you’ll need to complete the following: • Day Camp Volunteer Position Request Form • Volunteer Application for Service in Girl Scouting* *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.

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

HTTPS://GSOH.ORG/CAMPS/DAY-CAMP/ 1-800-621-7042 CAMPS@GSOH.ORG

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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 each and every girl to have a positive camp experience as she becomes more comfortable with the outdoors and in her own abilities and sense of self.

Day camp will be just the beginning of your outdoor experience with Girl Scouts. Girls 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 through a five-day session held Monday–Friday, typically between 9:00 a.m.–3:00 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.

HOW TO

register

Registration begins Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Registration open

Registration Group

All camps*

*except those registering for Sugarbush 2, Ken-Jockety 3, or Ken-Jockety 9

8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Sugarbush 2 Ken-Jockety 3 & Ken-Jockety 9

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

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

OR

Complete the registration form that can be downloaded at www.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 13, 2015, 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 www.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 towards 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 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% of the fee paid will be retained for handling charges.

S* IT K P M A C Y A D $20

SUMMER SURVIVAL

$14

DAY CAMP ESSENTIALS

*Subject to product availability. Styles may vary.

$750

NATURE DETECTIVE

$10 each

ADD-A-PLUSH TO ANY KIT

(or purchase separately)

TEEN leadership PRO GRA MS AT DAY CAM P

Day camp is the perfect environment for girls 6th-12th grade. Why? Because you get to actually build upon and use your trusty leadership skills! You will work closely helping 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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In the Leader in Action program, you will learn leadership and communication skills and your group will get to choose which of the three LiA Awards you’d like to earn. You will also learn basic outdoor skills, as well as how to teach them.

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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. Must have

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You will earn service hours towards recognitions, assist day camp adult volunteers, and continue to build upon your leadership skills. Must have been a day camp PA1.

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Program Aide leadership training will be provided at camp and is de e C o mpl 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 to each other 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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progressed through both PA1 and a 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!

Girls applying for the Leader in Action program 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 its registration deadline. If using the paper registration form, please send to Council.

Girls applying for the Program Aide program need to register online or submit a paper registration form.

Program Aide 1’s, Program Aide 2’s, 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 to you in the confirmation e-mail.

DAY CAMP SESSIONS At-a-Glance

June 8-12 Camp

Bob Evans

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Bob Evans Farm

Cathy Parsons

bobevansfarmdc@yahoo.com

$65

Paint Creek State Park

Jennifer Howland

hhtwilightcamp@hotmail.com

$65

Camp Ken-Jockety

Dara Ickes

camp.kj1@gmail.com

$95

Rising Sun Church & Camp

Mary-Beth Stanley

loganvalleydaycamp@gmail.com

$65

PASA Soccer Complex

Marie Cummerlander

$65

(Galia Co.)

Highland Hills

(Highland Co.)

Ken-Jockety 1 Logan Valley

(Franklin Co.)

(Pickaway Co.)

Papinashuash

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: May 15, 2015

(Fairfield Co.)

PickCamp@gmail.com

Blendon Woods Metro Park Michelle Rinard

Sugarbush 1

(Franklin Co.)

June 15-19

GSOHSugarbush1@gmail.com

$65

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: May 22, 2015

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Adams County

Woodland Altars

Denelle Purdin

adamscountygsdc@yahoo.com

$65

Beckoning Trails

Camp Beckoning Trails

Roxanna Lehman

CBTDayCamp@gmail.com

$65

Camp Ken-Jockety

Vanessa Brias

gsohkj2@gmail.com

$95

Lone Eagle Archery Range

Angie Roberts

$65

(Adams Co.) (Logan Co.)

Ken-Jockety 2 Lone Eagle

(Franklin Co.) (Pike Co.)

loneeagledaycamp@gmail.com

Blendon Woods Metro Park Deb Bowles

Sugarbush 2

(Franklin Co.)

June 22-26

sugarbush2daycamp@gmail.com

$65

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: May 29, 2015

Camp

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Cornish Twilight Camp

Camp Cornish

Sherry Patterson

cornishdaycamp@gmail.com

$35

Camp Ken-Jockety

Laura Snyder

CKJ3.2013@yahoo.com

$95

Alley Park

Polly Brothers

$70

Ken-Jockety 3 Sarasponda Sugarbush 3

(Knox Co.)

(Franklin Co.)

(Fairfield Co.)

saraspondagsoh@gmail.com

Blendon Woods Metro Park Suzanne Clareson (Franklin Co.)

sugarbush3@gmail.com

$65

June 29-July 3 Camp

Ken-Jockety 6

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Camp Ken-Jockety

Kathy Hunter

$95

(Franklin Co.)

July 6-10 Camp

Ken-Jockety 4 Fayette

Cost

Camp Ken-Jockety

Erin Robey

campkj4@gmail.com

$95

Chrisman Park

Karen Ferguson

$35

(Franklin Co.)

Sugarbush 4 Wooster

Cost

Slate Run Metro Park

Gayle Breidenbach

Etowahdaycamp@gmail.com

$65

Camp Ken-Jockety

Laura Hammen

$95

Blendon Woods Metro Park JoLynn Bakunas (Franklin Co.)

gssugarbush4@gmail.com

$65

Christmas Run Park

Betsy Keller

$65

(Franklin Co.)

July 20-24 Crooked Lane

Tea-Qui-Mead

Ken-Jockety 8

Cost

Camp Crooked Lane

Stephanie Gwin

crookedlanedc@gmail.com

$65

Camp Ken-Jockety

Wendy Hart

gsdaycamprocks@gmail.com

$95

Camp Cattail

Zarron Moore

$65

(Franklin Co.) (Ross Co.)

teaquimead@yahoo.com

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: July 6, 2015

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Camp Ken-Jockety

Bev Laubert

$95

(Franklin Co.) (Franklin Co.)

August 3-7 Camp

Ken-Jockety 9

daycampKJ8@gmail.com gssugarbush5@gmail.com

$65

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: July 10, 2015

Location

Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

Camp Ken-Jockety

Lisa Braun

$95

(Franklin Co.)

Date TBD Dillon

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 26, 2015

Blendon Woods Metro Park Elaine Reading

Sugarbush 5

Camp

woosterdaycamp@gmail.com

Director/Camp E-mail

July 27-31 Camp

daycampkj5@yahoo.com

Location (Morrow Co.)

Ken-Jockety 7

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 19, 2015 Director/Camp E-mail

(Wayne Co.)

Camp

FayetteCountyGSDayCamp@gmail.com

Location (Pickaway Co.)

Ken-Jockety 5

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 12, 2015 Director/Camp E-mail

July 13-17 Etowah

gsmadisoncounty@gmail.com

Location

(Fayette Co.)

Camp

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: June 5, 2015

Location

Dillon State Park (Muskingum Co.)

CKJ9Director@yahoo.com

Registration & T-Shirt Deadline: TBD Director/Camp E-mail

Cost

gsdillondc@gmail.com

$65

2015 Day Camp Registration begins April 1st!

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