Camp Catron

Camp Catron is home to Sky Camp, a spacious lodge, an amazing swimming pool, Walnut Creek, a cool craft and nature center, and the new Eugene’s Adventure Course set high in the treetops! Come to Camp Catron to immerse yourself in adventure and Mother Nature—all it needs is YOU! This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards

Camp Catron Fall Fest

Grades K-12, Families Sunday, October 16, 2022 DBJCSAF Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join us at Fall Fest to discover the natural wonders of autumn. Learn about the history of scarecrows and make a mini scarecrow of your own, plant a fall flower garden using upcycled materials, and find creative ways to decorate a pumpkin. Take a fall hike to collect materials for a nature craft and then warm up around the fire with homemade spiced cider and s’mores. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 1 – 7 p.m. Register by: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, and snack Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, and snack Winter Wonderland

Grades K-5

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Join us at Camp Catron for a celebration of all things winter. We'll take a winter hike and enjoy the fresh winter air, then grab our fuzzy socks for a fireside hot cocoa bar. Once we're warmed up, we'll create winter bird feeders and a snowflake made from natural materials as we learn about the science behind snowflakes and winter bird watch together. Bring a sack lunch. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, November 19, 2022 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Snow Birder

Grades K-12, Families Saturday, January 21, 2023 DBJCSAF Spend a brisk afternoon at Camp Catron and learn all about birds! Start out with a birding lesson then grab your binoculars for a bird watching hike. After the hike we'll warm up inside and make a winter bird feeder and learn how to use technology to continue your bird watching at home and help scientists track bird migrations and populations. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register by: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, supplies, binoculars, and patch Adult Cost: $15, includes activities and binoculars Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities, supplies, binoculars, and patch Arctic Explorer

Grades 6-12

Saturday, January 28, 2023 Camp in the winter is amazing! During this arctic excursion you'll learn about and make your own snowshoes, build an ice structure, and take a winter hike. Then we'll warm up with an indoor "snowball fight" and hot chocolate as you learn how to plan and safely enjoy your next winter camping trip. Bring a sack lunch. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, January 14, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Butterflies, Bees, and Blooms

Grades 4-10

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Did you know that bees are responsible for one out of three bites of food you enjoy? Or that butterflies are an important part of the food chain? Join us to learn all about the beautiful and the buzzy. You'll discover plant and bee-based products that benefit us, see how bees and butterflies help agriculture, and hear how flowers can increase creativity. Round out the day by creating a real flower and butterfly themed nature craft while you hear how you can aid in pollinator conservation. Bring a sack lunch. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 8, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Grades K-12, Families Saturday, May 6, 2023 DBJCSAF Experience the magic of Camp Catron during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games, and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too. This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Camp Catron, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Sign up for a Eugene’s Adventure Course session to extend your fun! Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 22, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Grades 4-12, Families JCSAF Saturday, May 6, 2023 Delight in this exhilarating outdoor adventure while testing your bravery and skills in the treetops. Enjoy the forest view as you face your fears, sharpen your focus, grow your confidence, and strengthen bonds with your friends and family! MORNING SESSION Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. AFTERNOON SESSION Arrival/Departure: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 22, 2023 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $25, includes activities Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities

Visit Kimmel Orchard the next time you are in Nebraska City or staying at Camp Catron. Explore the self-guided activities to receive a special patch! Ask for the Spirit of Nebraska Kimmel Orchard Patch Program Checklist at the Kimmel Education & Research Center or contact us for questions.

Hilltop House is a delightful outdoor education facility where you will frequently spot deer, foxes, turkey, and other wildlife on the trails! Hilltop House also offers a warming kitchen, modern restrooms, covered patio, outdoor fire ring, butterfly garden, and arboretum. There is no charge for Girl Scout troops/volunteers to use Hilltop House for meetings or Girl Scouting activities, but overnight stays are not permitted.

Camp Gourmet: Dutch Oven Cooking

Grades 6-12

Saturday, November 5, 2022 Dutch oven cooking is a staple of Girl Scout camp. Create a delicious threecourse meal and discover your inner gourmet! Work in groups to prepare a soup, main dish, and dessert and then make your own box oven to take home while you wait for your meal. You'll also learn how to use technology to aid you in your Dutch Oven cooking and start a cookbook of your favorite recipes. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Register by: Saturday, October 22, 2022 Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, and patch

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 24, 2022 Be sure to keep this publication through September 2023. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!