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Camp Descriptions
Teddy & Me
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Pack your favorite teddy bear for this four-day camp adventure. After spending time at the pool, making crafts, singing songs and exploring nature you will find out where all the teddy bears go for their picnic at Conowingo. Make your own teddy bear and teddy bear ears and feast at the teddy bear picnic. A great week for the first-time camper. $195
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Junior Explorers
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Grades 4 & 5
Enjoy your favorite camp activities while you discover the adventures of resident camp for four days. Swim, hike, and enjoy a trip to the stables at Conowingo for a corral horse ride. Prepare and feast on a delicious campfire meal. Don’t forget the crafts and campfires that make this resident camp adventure complete. $205
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Conowingo Chillin'
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Grades 4 & 5
Come out to Conowingo to relax and chill while earning your Stress Less badge. Make your own lip balm (with natural ingredients), swim in the pool, write in your journal and practice some yoga. You will spend these four days hanging out with your new friends, pampering yourself and making a stress kit to take home with you. Come chill with us. $195
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Kayak Fun
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Ages 11–13
During this short week you will hang out at camp during the day relaxing and participating in camp activities. In the evenings, you will go out on the water in your own kayak and paddle all around streams, creeks and rivers and work towards your Paddle, Poll and Roll IPA. $235
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Choose Your Own Adventure
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Ages 11–13
Spend this short week doing what you and your group would like to do. Choose from all the activities Conowingo has to offer: rock climbing in the morning, horseback riding in the afternoon, canoeing into the early evening. Or you could be on the ropes course for awhile, take a break in the pool and than make some arts and crafts. It’s up to you to create your own adventure this week. $215
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Project Green Camp
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Ages 13–17
It will be your mission this week to create a more environmentally friendly and sustainable Camp Conowingo this summer. Learn ways to conserve energy, recycle, live green and make the earth a more beautiful place – starting with Camp Conowingo. You and your new friends will get a chance to create a recycling system, a composting area and plant a garden to grow vegetables and herbs for the kitchen that the camp staff will be able to use for the remainder of the summer. You will have plenty of time for swimming, arts and crafts, campfires and more. You will also be able to work on the Eco Action IPA during this short week. $220
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Chesapeake Sails
Session 1: June 22 – 25
Ages 13–17
Come sail away! Join us as we take a weeklong sail aboard the Flagship of the Living Classrooms fleet the Lady Maryland, an authentic historic pungy schooner. Like Captain Jack aboard the Black Pearl, you will live, eat and sleep on board. During this weeklong adventure on the Chesapeake Bay learn how to navigate and sail, along with the crew, as you explore the outer islands of the bay. Don’t miss this very special opportunity, space is limited. Note: This trip will start and finish in the Baltimore Inner Harbor because of the short session. $485
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Mini Camp Sessions A & B
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Do you want to go to camp, but are nervous about going for a whole week? Well, here’s the perfect camp opportunity for you. Join other girls for three fun-filled days and two nights of nature, crafts, swimming, games and campfires. This is the perfect program activity for the first time resident camper. $170 per session
Session A Check-in: Sunday, 6/28 @ 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: Tuesday, 6/30 @ 7:30 p.m.
Session B Check-in: Wednesday, 7/1 @ 10:00 am; Check-out: Friday, 7/3 @ 2:00 p.m. NOTE: Bus Transportation will be available for Sunday and Friday ONLY.
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We Want It All
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Grades 4 & 5
Do you want to do everything at Camp Conowingo? This is your chance. Go on creek hikes and cook your own meal over the campfire. See how quickly you can climb the rock wall and work as a team to conquer the ropes course. You will even get a chance to visit the stables and go on a horseback ride in the corral. Make new friends as you sit ‘round the campfire, make arts and crafts, swim and enjoy nature activities. If there is time, go on a search for the geocaches and letterboxes that are hidden around camp. $295
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Mermaid's Delight
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Grades 4 & 5
You and your new mermaid friends will do everything water this week. Go on a creek hike and explore the creatures that swim through Conowingo. Spend extra time in the pool, and if you’re nice to the lifeguards you might get a chance to stay up for a late night swim. Paddle around Mad River’s Canoe Lagoon during a canoe session. At the end of your water-logged week, throw a water party with water games and a chance to play on the giant Slip n’ Slide. Dry off to spend some time making arts and crafts, doing nature activities and more. $280 per session
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Pony Tails
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Grades 4 & 5
Have you always dreamed of going horseback riding? This camp gives beginner riders a chance to spend time around horses. Spend time learning to groom, tack, and how to care for a horse. You will learn the basic instruction in mounting, dismounting, walking, and steering. Between your trips to work with the horses at the stables you will enjoy many of the other fun activities Camp Conowingo has to offer. For BEGINNING RIDERS ONLY. $315 per session
Democracy Now
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Ages 11–13
During this week Camp Conowingo is transformed to Camp Democracy as campers engage in debates and politics via a Camper Council whose mission is to create change that will enact “legislation” that ensures fun for everyone. You’ll watch the classic movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington under the stars before taking a road trip to Washington, DC to see real legislators in action. $285
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Rocks, Ropes and Rappelling
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Ages 11–13
Looking for real adventure? Wake up in the morning at Camp Conowingo and eat a big breakfast to prepare for a full day of rock climbing. Come learn the three R's of rock climbing: Rocks, Ropes, and Rappelling. You will spend four adventure-filled days at beautiful Rocks State Park learning knot tying, belaying techniques, climbing movements, and most of all having a total blast while you're doing it! At the end of the day, cool off in the pool and relax in front of the campfire as you share your day’s adventures with friends. $340
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Tough Girls Trek
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Ages 11–13
Bear bags, cat holes, white fuel stoves and purifying water will be the norm on this primitive adventure into the deep woods of Conowingo. Get to know the trails around Conowingo using your compass and discovering the geocaching sites before heading into the woods for an overnight backpacking adventure into the uncharted Conowingo acres. You will learn how to primitive camp and become a gourmet backcountry chef by the end of this trek. You will even work on creating environmentally-friendly sleeping shelters to stay in at the end of the week and Leave No Trace principles. $285
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Whitewater Experience
Session 2: June 28 – July 3
Ages 13–17
Spend your first night at Camp Conowingo preparing for your weeklong adventure to the wild waters of West Virginia. Travel with other campers to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia where you will camp out under the stars by night and explore the waters by day. You’ll spend one day on a guided kayaking trip, another on a whitewater rafting adventure and the third on a lazy river tubing trip. Spend a day exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry with its stores, museums, spectacular views of the water and of course some frozen custard. $385
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Under the Sea
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Come meet new friends above and under the sea this week. You and your new two-legged friends will become mermaids and swim into all kinds of adventures. You will be making your own bubble wands and cook your own crabby patty sandwiches over the campfire. Go on a scavenger hunt for sunken pirate treasures and sing all day long. Catch your breath on land when you go on hikes, make some sea treasure crafts and relax by the pool. $275
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Dreamcatchers
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Grades 4 & 5
The legend has it that you will not have bad dreams if a dream catcher is near, this week you will create your very own dream catcher. Stay in our most dreamy unit, Laughing Waters where you will be able to sleep in tipis and listen to the creek that goes by this unit. Figure out what all those dreams mean during dream interpretation time and create your own dream journal so you can keep a log when you wake up each morning. Learn how to decorate leather and make your own jewelry to take home. You will also be able to visit nature and go on hikes and cool down in the pool during the days. $280
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Backwoodz Girls
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Grades 4 & 5
Do you have what it takes to be on your own in the woods? This week, spend your time with the other backwoodz girlz making your own meals, using the GPS units to find the geocache sites and doing Leave No Trace activities. By the end of the week, you will be ready to take an overnight trip through the woods of Conowingo to spend a night in tents with all of your new friends where you get to decide where to go. You will be able to take some time to wander into base camp to cool off in the pool, make some arts and crafts and eat some meals in the dining hall if you want to. $280
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Saddles, Paddles & Arrows
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Grades 4 & 5
You will spend your time between horses, archery and canoeing this week. Learn the fundamentals of canoeing and take two trips to the horses for corral rides. Top it off with a bulls-eye in archery class. Swimming, making crafts and going on nature hikes are all a part of this adventure filled week. $295 per session
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Project Conowingo
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Ages 11–13
Fashionistas! Look fierce when you get the chance to hit the Conowingo runway. Sketch your designs and use your materials wisely to create great new fashions for the Summer 09 season. You and your fellow designers will have a pile of recycled clothes plus any of your own that you want to bring and alter. Learn hand sewing techniques to add an assortment of embellishments to change something from not to hot in one week. At the end of the week, designers will model their new creations for the camp. $295
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H20 Explosion
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Ages 11–13
Are you more at home in the water than on land? This week is all about the amphibious life and you will do just about everything but sleep in the water. Pack up a picnic lunch and have a floating lunch on the Conowingo Creek. Go out canoeing on the pond twice and enjoy the giant Slip n’ Slide. Team up for the best water balloon contest of the summer. Go on a creek hike and get up early for a polar bear swim or stay up late for a midnight swim. Leave Conowingo for an overnight at GSCM’s Camp Whippoorwill where you will camp next to the water and go on a roundtrip canoeing adventure around the Magothy River. $285
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Rough Riders
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Ages 11–13
Girls who can demonstrate their ability to mount, dismount, lead, walk, trot and turn the horse on command will enjoy this program. Practice and improve your skills while learning new ones. Completion of Horse Tails or equivalent program is needed to register for this program. Girls will earn Horse Rider Badge or Horse Sense IPA. $325
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Underwater Adventure
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Ages 13–17
Have you always fantasized about exploring plane wrecks and other items 30 feet or more below the surface of the water? Spend the week learning the basics of scuba diving in preparation for your international lifetime scuba diving certification. You’ll return to school next fall bragging about your adventures. The program activity includes daily trips to Guppy Gulch, an old quarry, for classroom and water time. All equipment and materials are supplied, so show up ready to dive! (Must be 14 or older by December 31, 2009) $370
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Wild Horses
Session 3: July 5 – 10
Ages 13–17
There are few places in the United States where you can see wild horses and one of those places is at the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland. Spend your first night at camp preparing for your trip and than head out to the shore to camp for the next three nights among the horses. Once you are there, you will have the chance to spend your week discovering the island where you will be able to hike and explore the seashore, view amazing wildlife including the wild horses of Assateague. $365
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Fairies & Fireflies
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Do you believe in fairies? Then ride on the wings of a firefly to Camp Conowingo and join us for a week of fairy adventures. Choose your own fairy name, make your own fairy costume and earn your fairy wings at the end of the week. You and your fairy friends will get to go swimming, search for fireflies and create fairy crafts. $275
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Pony Tails
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Grades 4 & 5
Have you always dreamed of going horseback riding? This camp gives beginner riders a chance to spend time around horses. Spend time learning to groom, tack, and how to care for a horse. You will learn the basic instruction in mounting, dismounting, walking, and steering. Between your trips to work with the horses at the stables you will enjoy many of the other fun activities Camp Conowingo has to offer. For BEGINNING RIDERS ONLY. $315 per session
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Pajama Party
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Grades 4 & 5
Come discover the world that comes to life at night. While other campers are sleeping, you’ll search for creatures active at night, go on a moonlit hike on the All States Nature trail and enjoy a moonlit swim. At the end of this week, you will put on your pajamas for a star party where you will set up tents at Hemlock Knoll, find constellations in the night sky and watch an outdoor movie. Campers will sleep in, go to bed late and have plenty of time to enjoy the fun at camp, just on a different schedule. $280
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Adventure Sports
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Grades 4 & 5
Do you like all things adventure? During this “extreme” week you and your team test your skills on the ropes course, improve your rock climbing skills, learn the basics of canoeing and even create your own obstacle course for other campers. All of this and more as you earn your Adventure Sports badge. $285 per session
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Kamp Kayak
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Ages 11–13
Spend your evenings learning the basics of kayaking on flat water and practice rescue and safety techniques while you learn the strokes. Learn how to read a river then test your skills on the river. You will earn your Paddle, Poll and Roll IPA while having endless fun and adventure by the Susquehanna River. $340
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Trail Mix
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Ages 11–13
This camp allows you to develop your skills in all areas of camp life. Take a trip to the stables for instructional horseback riding, spend a morning learning the basics of archery and work on the fundamentals of canoeing. There will still be time to enjoy all the other traditional camp activities including swimming. If you’re the active outdoor type, this is the one for you! $295
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GARC Western Maryland
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Ages 11–13
Spend the first night at camp preparing for your weeklong adventure and then load up the vans for a week of exciting adventures. You will spend three nights in Western Maryland discovering the beautiful state parks camping in a different one each night. After a day of exploration- swimming in lakes, observing nature, hiking and maybe seeing a waterfall along the way- you’ll spend the evenings cooking your own food, making new friends and singing songs around the campfire. $340
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High Adventure
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Ages 13–17
Spend this week exploring everything Camp Conowingo has to challenge you and your new teammates. Start off with team development activities in the fields and in the woods on our low ropes course. Refine your rock climbing skills with multiple trips up the rock wall. Then learn how to belay and tie figure eight knots as you and your teammates conquer the high ropes course and zip line and work towards your High Adventure IPA. If you’re still craving some adventure, go on a search for Camp Conowingo’s geocaching sites. In your free time, there will be time for the pool, crafts and nature $295
Holiday in Harpers Ferry
Session 4: July 12 – 17
Ages 13–17
Take a break this summer with a relaxing vacation to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. You will spend the first night at Conowingo meeting the other campers in your group and packing up your gear for the trip. After that you will head out to the Harpers Ferry area and set up camp at the Maple Tree Campground where you will stay in a tree house for the next three nights. As a group, you will get to decide what you would like to do with your days. Choose to go hiking along the Appalachian Trail, visit a wax museum, go tubing on one of the nearby rivers, explore the shops and restaurants of Harpers Ferry or just relax with your new friends. After you are all rested up, head back to camp in time for the all-camp activity on Thursday night. $385
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Brownie Bling
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Put on your smock and prepare to get messy making your very own “bling” this week. You’ll even have a chance to make one of your shirts into a piece of art. Make face paint and even your very own bracelet. And at the end of the week you will have a chance to show off your new art in Camp Conowingo’s annual art show! You will have time to let your smock dry while you enjoy swimming, cookouts and hikes around camp; all while earning the Art to Wear Try-It. $275
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Shutterbugs
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Grades 4 & 5
Experience camp life through the lens of a camera. Girls will receive their own disposable camera to take pictures of camp in action. Learn what makes a good picture, how to select a subject and composition and how to crop, cut, paste and mount your pictures to put on display. You will also learn how the sun can process photographic materials. At the end of the week display your photographs at the Conowingo art show and create a life-size mural with your group to hang at camp. $285
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Hogwoods: Camp of Magic
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Grades 4 & 5
Are you tired of the muggle world? Than join your sister magicians at Conowingo for a week filled with adventure and magic. Find yourself sorted into your “house” (buddies will be kept in the same “house”) before participating in a number of amazing activities. Try your hand at divination, see if you can read your cookie crumbs, study magical creatures, and participate in wizard duels. Take a break to watch a Harry Potter movie with some popcorn and participate in your favorite camp activities like swimming, campfires and more! $280
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S'more Zink
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Grades 4 & 5
Come hear the story of our special Girl Scout friend Zink, a spotted zebra. Perform in a short play about your new friend Zink, and his special message, for the camp. Meet one of Zink’s close cousins when you go for a corral ride at the horse stables. Enjoy games, crafts, swimming, canoeing, hiking the creek and spending the night in a ground tent as part of your camp adventure. Girls will receive a spotted zebra beanie and earn a Zink Goes to Camp patch. $295
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D.I.Y. Arts
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Ages 11–13
Take old stuff and make it new again. You will learn how to express your unique style this week as you make art from recycled and found items. Bring an old shirt, cut it up, add paint, and make it into something you want to wear again. Learn how to make paper from old scraps. Then use stenciling, spray painting and screen printing to decorate and create your own D.I.Y. Art for the camp’s art show. Of course you and your new D.I.Y. friends will get a chance to rest in the pool and participate in other camp activities. $295
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Basic Horseback Riding
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Ages 11–13
Have you always wanted to learn how to ride a horse, but haven’t had the chance? Learn all that it takes to care for a horse while gaining basic instruction in horseback riding during this week. While horseback riding in the corral you will play riding games to practice your steering and balance. When you are not at the stables, you will be swimming, hiking, and exploring other Camp Conowingo activities. For BEGINNING RIDERS only. $325
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Water Hole'n
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Ages 11–13
At this camp you will spend your first night investigating all the local water holes, waterfalls, creeks and rivers in Maryland and our neighboring states. Each day you will spend your time exploring these natural water areas by taking pictures, swimming, having picnic lunches and hiking around. You will spend at least one night away tent camping in a park with some fun water nearby. You may even be able to grab a tube and float down a lazy creek one day. $340
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Art Star
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Ages 13–17
Camp is your canvas this week as you explore various art media. This is your week to create whatever you desire. The staff will cover various techniques and even show you how to make your own designs for reproduction and create replicas of your masterpieces to give to your friends at home through the various methods of screen printing, block printing and spray paint. During camp, take a day trip to Baltimore to see the self-taught artists of the Visionary Arts Museum and after take a lunch break at a hip local restaurant with plenty of time to reflect on your Baltimore art trip. At the end of the week, see your art go on display at the annual Camp Conowingo Art Show. $315
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Summer Island Leadership
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Ages 13–17
See the Chesapeake Bay at its heart while living on an island for five days and four nights. Expert outdoor Chesapeake Bay Foundation educators will guide you on an unforgettable trip experiencing “island-life” and learning what it is like to solely depend on a healthy Bay. You will practice group living skills, take on leadership roles, bond with your peers, investigate crab and fish populations, canoe through the tidal marshes, interview local experts, star gaze and participate in night hikes. Your time on the island is governed by the wind, tides and the sun - so you never know what adventures you might find! $385
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CIT I (Counselor in Training)
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Ever wonder what it is like to be a Camp Conowingo staff member? Well, get an introduction to the world seen through the eyes of a Camp Counselor. This program activity gives girls a chance to begin developing their skills as a future camp staff member. Learn to facilitate camp activities, work with younger campers, and just have FUN! Girls will earn a First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT I pins. Note: This is a two-week program; participants will go home over the weekend. $275
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CIT II (Counselor in Training)
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Have you been a CIT I already and want to further enhance your leadership skills at camp? Come to Camp Conowingo this summer and work on your advanced leadership skills as a CIT II. You will work directly with a Camp Counselor on developing programming ideas, facilitate specialized camp activities and share your knowledge while working with the other CITs. Girls will earn First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT II pins. Note: This is a four week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $475
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WIT I (Wrangler in Training)
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Do you love horses? Do you want to improve your riding skills and learn how to teach horseback riding to younger girls? Get the chance to work behind the scenes at the Camp Conowingo stables with our horse staff. Wranglers-in-Training must have previous horse experience in riding and horse care. You must have documented experience to apply. Complete and return the Resident Camp Registration Form. An application packet will be mailed to you. Note: This is a two-week program; participants will go home over the weekend. $300
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WIT II (Wrangler in Training)
Session 5: July 19 – 24
Have you completed the WIT I program and want to work more directly with our horse staff and campers this summer? As a WIT II you will work directly with the horse staff in every aspect of the horse program including horse maintenance, teaching and giving input on the program itself. Note: This is a four-week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $500
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Splish Splash
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Are you a fish out of water? Then this is the week for you. Splash around with all of your new friends when you spend your time playing in the pool. Go fishing for sea creatures and attend the luau at the end of the week. Take some time to dry off to make arts and crafts and learn about nature while working on your Water Everywhere Try-It. $275
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Pony Tails
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Grades 4 & 5
Have you always dreamed of going horseback riding? This camp gives beginner riders a chance to spend time around horses. Spend time learning to groom, tack, and how to care for a horse. You will learn the basic instruction in mounting, dismounting, walking, and steering. Between your trips to work with the horses at the stables you will enjoy many of the other fun activities Camp Conowingo has to offer. For BEGINNING RIDERS ONLY. $315 per session
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Mermaid's Delight
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Grades 4 & 5
You and your new mermaid friends will do everything water this week. Go on a creek hike and explore the creatures that swim through Conowingo. Spend extra time in the pool, and if you’re nice to the lifeguards you might get a chance to stay up for a late night swim. Paddle around Mad River’s Canoe Lagoon during a canoe session. At the end of your water-logged week, throw a water party with water games and a chance to play on the giant Slip n’ Slide. Dry off to spend some time making arts and crafts, doing nature activities and more. $280 per session
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Miss Wizard
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Grades 4 & 5
Start this camp off by getting your own goggles and lab coat for this week of science wizard experiments. Create your own rock candy, learn about crystal formations, see how baking soda and soap can create an eruption and learn about quicksand by creating your own goo. Camp under the stars to observe the constellations and the wonders of the planet and sky. Spend your days working in your own natural science lab. You’ll have time to take the goggles off for some relaxation in the pool and in the woods. $280
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Water Wonderland
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Ages 11–13
Are you like a fish when it comes to the water? Come to Camp Conowingo and spend more time in and on the water than on dry land. Enjoy creek hikes, canoeing, and swimming in the pool. There may even be a chance for a polar bear swim or a twilight swim (if you’re nice to the lifeguards). Plan an all-camp Luau by the pool, complete with music, dance, and swimming fun for the rest of the camp! Take a break at your own Water Wonderland par-tay where we will break out the giant Slip 'n' Slide, make smoothies, play water games and toss around water balloons. $285
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Best-o-Wingo
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Ages 11–13
Do you love everything at Conowingo and want to do it all? Develop your skills in all specialty areas of camp. Take two trips to the stables for instructional horseback riding. Spend time learning the basics of archery and the fundamentals of canoeing. Challenge yourself by hanging 40 feet in the air on the flying squirrel and practice your rock climbing skills on the wall. And don’t forget the swimming: enjoy plenty of time in the water. There will still be time to enjoy all the other traditional camp activities. If you’re the active outdoor type, this is the one for you! $300
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GARC Shenandoah
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Ages 11–13
Spend the first night at camp preparing for your weeklong adventure and then load up the vans for a week of exciting adventures. For the next three nights, travel out to the amazing Shenandoah National Park to explore the different regions of the park. Stay in a campground each night and explore the mountains and forests while spending nights at your site cooking your own food and singing camp songs around the campfire. You might even get a chance to hike on the Appalachian Trail or visit the underground caves of Luray Caverns. Each day decide with your new friends what you want to do and what you want to explore on this great adventure! $340
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Backcountry Adventure
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Ages 13–17
Imagine yourself hiking through beautiful mountain trails with everything you need in your backpack. Spend your first night at Camp Conowingo, learning all the skills you need for this backpacking adventure along the Appalachian Trail. Then you will travel to the Shenandoah National Park for a three-night backpacking trip. You will be able to earn the Backpacking Interest Project Patch this week. (Participants must be in good physical condition, and must have broken-in hiking boots, lightweight sleeping bag and backpack. GSCM can assist in finding gear to purchase or rent for this trip.) $365
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New York, NY
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Ages 14–17
You will spend your first night at camp learning about New York and planning your week’s schedule and then the adventure begins. Take the train up to the Big Apple for a summer adventure you’ll never forget. Stay in a youth hostel with the other campers at night and explore all day long. Take a boat trip on the Hudson River; watch a Broadway play. Grab your camera to remember your summer adventure. See the Statue of Liberty; visit Times Square to try to see who’s at the MTV studio and more! (All meals will be included, but campers must bring their own spending money.) Campers must be at least 14 years of age by the start of this trip. $550
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CIT I (Counselor in Training)
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Ever wonder what it is like to be a Camp Conowingo staff member? Well, get an introduction to the world seen through the eyes of a Camp Counselor. This program activity gives girls a chance to begin developing their skills as a future camp staff member. Learn to facilitate camp activities, work with younger campers, and just have FUN! Girls will earn a First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT I pins. Note: This is a two-week program; participants will go home over the weekend. $275
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CIT II (Counselor in Training)
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Have you been a CIT I already and want to further enhance your leadership skills at camp? Come to Camp Conowingo this summer and work on your advanced leadership skills as a CIT II. You will work directly with a Camp Counselor on developing programming ideas, facilitate specialized camp activities and share your knowledge while working with the other CITs. Girls will earn First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT II pins. Note: This is a four week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $475
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WIT I (Wrangler in Training)
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Do you love horses? Do you want to improve your riding skills and learn how to teach horseback riding to younger girls? Get the chance to work behind the scenes at the Camp Conowingo stables with our horse staff. Wranglers-in-Training must have previous horse experience in riding and horse care. You must have documented experience to apply. Complete and return the Resident Camp Registration Form. An application packet will be mailed to you. Note: This is a two-week program; participants will go home over the weekend. $300
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WIT II (Wrangler in Training)
Session 6: July 26 – 31
Have you completed the WIT I program and want to work more directly with our horse staff and campers this summer? As a WIT II you will work directly with the horse staff in every aspect of the horse program including horse maintenance, teaching and giving input on the program itself. Note: This is a four-week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $500
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Conowingo Fairy Tales
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Have you ever dreamt of living in a beautiful castle or flying like Peter Pan? If so come and join us this week as we relive your favorite fairy tales. We’ll chase rabbits down rabbit holes, make jewelry fit for a princess, follow your trail home just like Hansel and Gretel and even stuff your own frog prince to bring home with you. During the week, create your own fairy tale with the rest of the fairy tale campers to perform at the Conowingo Night of Theater. Of course with all of these adventures, you will have to take breaks to go swimming and hiking. $275
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Saddles, Paddles and Arrows
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Grades 4 & 5
You will spend your time between horses, archery and canoeing this week. Learn the fundamentals of canoeing and take two trips to the horses for corral rides. Top it off with a bulls-eye in archery class. Swimming, making crafts and going on nature hikes are all a part of this adventure filled week. $295 per session
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Lights, Camera, Action
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Grades 4 & 5
You and your camping unit will plan, produce and perform a play to present to the rest of the camp at the Conowingo Night of Theater as you learn about theater production. Raid the costume bins in search of the perfect costume for your theatrical character--there is a part for everyone to play at this camp! Take five from rehearsal to enjoy the pool, crafts and nature. $280
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Horse Tails
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Grades 4 & 5
Do you enjoy horseback riding? If you have attended Pony Tails or have equivalent experience, this camp is for you. Spend time improving your horse skills with un-mounted and mounted workshops while you expand your riding skills. Girls will earn the Horse Fan Badge. Riders must be able to control a horse at a walk before learning how to trot. $315
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Theater in the Woods
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Ages 11–13
This theater camp involves getting dressed up to visit the Dutch Apple Theatre for a performance of The Wedding Singer. Before the play, you will enjoy the giant buffet at the theatre. Back at camp, create, practice, and perform your own mini-play at the Conowingo Night of Theater. Raid the costume bins to make the perfect outfit for your character. Take a break from rehearsals to enjoy the great outdoors and many fun activities. $315
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High Adventure
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Ages 11–13
If you like adventure, this is the camp for you. Start off with team development activities in the fields and in the woods on our low ropes course. Refine your rock climbing skills as you get plenty of practice time on the rock wall. Then learn how to belay and tie figure eight knots as you and your teammates conquer the high ropes course and zip line. And if you’re still craving some adventure, learn about letterboxing and geocaching. In your free time, there will be time for the pool and crafts as you work towards your High Adventure IPA during this short week. $290
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Insomniacs
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Ages 11–13
Explore the Conowingo nightlife by setting up camp at Hemlock Knoll where you and your other night-loving camp friends will be able to camp out. Try a midnight cookout. Take night hikes. Watch movies outside and under the stars. Enjoy twilight swimming and boating if you choose. You’re going to be up almost all night (so be prepared!). You can watch the sunrise and then hop into bed to snooze the day away! $285
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Drama Queens
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Ages 13–17
Do you love the theater but want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes? You will spend your week choosing what area of the Conowingo Production Company you would like to be a part of. You could be the stage manager, lighting technician or costume designer. If you enjoy videotaping you could be filming our Conowingo Night of Theater. If you want to perform you can choose to do that too. You and your theatrical crew will even travel to Baltimore to see an evening performance of a local play. Can you say action!? $315
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Dirt & Surf
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Ages 13–17
Explore the caves and ride the waves during this week away. Set up camp near Laurel Caverns in Western Pennsylvania. Enjoy climbing, rappelling, speleology and digging through the past. You will mix in an adventurous whitewater rafting trip down the Youghiogheny River, where you will need to paddle just to stay upright. If you feel that you are up to the challenge, and the work, we will see you there! (Special release forms are required by the operators of these programs) $385
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CIT II (Counselor in Training)
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Have you been a CIT I already and want to further enhance your leadership skills at camp? Come to Camp Conowingo this summer and work on your advanced leadership skills as a CIT II. You will work directly with a Camp Counselor on developing programming ideas, facilitate specialized camp activities and share your knowledge while working with the other CITs. Girls will earn First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT II pins. Note: This is a four week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $475
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WIT II (Wrangler in Training)
Session 7: August 2 – 7
Have you completed the WIT I program and want to work more directly with our horse staff and campers this summer? As a WIT II you will work directly with the horse staff in every aspect of the horse program including horse maintenance, teaching and giving input on the program itself. Note: This is a four-week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $500
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Bakin' Brownies
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Girls entering Grades 2 & 3 per Safety-Wise
Come join our group of little chefs this week as we cook up all kinds of fun. Cook over the campfire, plan your own healthy meal, decorate your own gingerbread girl, bake delectable deserts and bring it all home to share in your very own recipe book. While you’re waiting for your food to cook, spend time in the pool, making crafts, enjoy nature and other fun camp activities while working on your Make It, Eat It Try-It. $275
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Pony Tails
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Grades 4 & 5
Have you always dreamed of going horseback riding? This camp gives beginner riders a chance to spend time around horses. Spend time learning to groom, tack, and how to care for a horse. You will learn the basic instruction in mounting, dismounting, walking, and steering. Between your trips to work with the horses at the stables you will enjoy many of the other fun activities Camp Conowingo has to offer. For BEGINNING RIDERS ONLY. $315 per session
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Adventure Sports
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Grades 4 & 5
Do you like all things adventure? During this “extreme” week you and your team test your skills on the ropes course, improve your rock climbing skills, learn the basics of canoeing and even create your own obstacle course for other campers. All of this and more as you earn your Adventure Sports badge. $285 per session
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Under the Big Top
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Grades 4 & 5
Come raise the Conowingo big top for this week of circus events. Fly high on the flying squirrel, create your own ribbon dancer and build a human pyramid. Hone your ringleader skills and create your own clown persona. Work on your juggling skills and dream up acts to create your own mini circus to entertain the campers at the end of the week. $280
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Eco Spa
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Ages 11–13
Does spending your afternoon in a meadow practicing yoga sound like a good way to spend your time at camp? Come to Conowingo and get away from it all. Relax with soothing music while you learn about and make natural skin products. Girls will learn how to make healthy eating, relaxing, and exercise (like hula hopping) a fun part of everyday. To document the journey of this eco-health centered week, you will create your own journal. Use materials you find around camp to create your own bamboo garden to remind you of those meditative afternoons. $295
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Guppy Gulch Extreme!
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Ages 11–13
Ready for the extreme Guppy Gulch style? Come out to our favorite scuba training facility for a chance to enjoy kayaking, snorkeling and aquatic life. Spend each day at the Gulch trying a new water activity. You will learn water safety skills and rescue techniques to prepare for your day of extreme water sports like canoe jousting, underwater big wheel races and lots more. Come back to Conowingo in the evenings to dry off and prepare for what the next day has in store. $340
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Cast Iron Chef
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Ages 11–13
Have fun learning how to become a great outdoor chef. Cook at least one meal a day with your group and learn the techniques that could make you Conowingo’s first Cast Iron Chef! Make bacon and eggs over the fire in a paper bag; create gourmet ice cream in a Ziploc bag or with coffee cans; learn how to use a Dutch Oven to make amazing cakes. Your campfire can create just about any culinary delight you can imagine! At the end of the week make a dish (with the secret ingredient) that will be judged by the Camp Director for the Cast Iron Chef title. Be sure to take a break from the flames of competition and cool off in the pool and enjoy other camp activities. $290
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Beach Bums
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Ages 13–17
Spend this relaxing week vacationing on the Delaware coast, exploring the beach, water, nature and excitement of the shore. You will set up camp and spend three evenings at Camp Henlopen. Take a trip to see dolphins (and possibly whales) on a relaxing boat cruise. Enjoy morning and night hikes on the beach. You and your group will also spend some time hanging out at Rehoboth Beach where you can ride the amusement park rides, play some skeeball or swim in the ocean. $375
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Cowgirls Under the Stars
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Ages 13–17
Build upon your advanced riding skills. Demonstrate your ability to saddle a horse and ride in the corral area. Girls will then explore the beautiful trails of Conowingo on horseback. Spend time reviewing and learning horse facts in workshops and what it costs to own a horse. Girls will take a break from trail riding to eat a chuck wagon feast while overlooking the Susquehanna River and enjoy an overnight under the stars. You must have completed Rough Riders, or have equivalent documented experience in riding. $325
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CIT II (Counselor in Training)
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Have you been a CIT I already and want to further enhance your leadership skills at camp? Come to Camp Conowingo this summer and work on your advanced leadership skills as a CIT II. You will work directly with a Camp Counselor on developing programming ideas, facilitate specialized camp activities and share your knowledge while working with the other CITs. Girls will earn First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT II pins. Note: This is a four week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $475
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WIT II (Wrangler in Training)
Session 8: August 9 – 14
Have you completed the WIT I program and want to work more directly with our horse staff and campers this summer? As a WIT II you will work directly with the horse staff in every aspect of the horse program including horse maintenance, teaching and giving input on the program itself. Note: This is a four-week program; participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $500
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Rainforests at Camp Woodlands $135
Council-directed Day Camp
July 6 – July 10 (8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily)
Come explore Camp Woodlands and learn about Rainforests and the animals that live there. Did you know there are two types of Rainforests or that plants in the Rainforest generate much of the earth’s oxygen. Find out how we can protect our rainforest.
Bus service will be available for this camp. Information will be sent out by newsletter, Membership Specialist and via the web site.
Calling all volunteers who wish to help the team with Rainforests at Camp Woodlands, your daughter will be eligible to attend camp for free. Responsibilities include being on the committee to develop the camp program. Contact Chris Garrett at cgarrett@gscm.org or by telephone 410.949.6044.
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Camp Oregon Ridge—Pioneer Camp $135
Council-directed Day Camp
July 20 – 24 (8:30 .m. – 4:00 p.m. daily)
Create rubbings of animal tracks pioneers might have encountered on their trek. Pan for gold, learn to play games from pioneer times; make your very own cornhusk doll. Also learn how to lash various items for use at camp this week, swim at the Oregon Ridge Quarry and visit the Nature Center.
Bus service will be available for this Camp. Information will be sent out by newsletter, Membership Specialists, and via the web site.
Calling all volunteers who wish to help with Camp Oregon Ridge- Pioneer Camp, your daughter will be eligible to attend for free. Responsibilities include being on the committee to develop the program. Contact Chris Garrett at cgarrett@gscm.org or by telephone 410.949.6044.
More information and the registration form can be downloaded here.
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Spirit of America $98
June 22 – 26
Girls entering grades 1-7 in fall 2009
Council-Supported Day Camp
Harford Area Day Camp- Camp Conowingo
Learn some interesting and fun facts about our 50 states. Play games and win prizes at our Carnival/Games day. A fun week is planned as we travel through the country while at camp and see the Spirit of America.
There will be lots of theme related activities along with traditional day camp activities that include songs, hiking, crafts, outdoor cooking, and much more.
Cost for Camp:
Guides entering grades 8 – 12: $35
Volunteer’s tag-a-longs (ages 3-5): $25
Boy tag-a-longs (entering grades 1– 7): $25
Registration: Sunday, Apri1 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (on-site) at the Chesapeake Center Cafeteria of Harford Community College. Mail in registrations will be accepted April 6-11 (postmarked on/after April 6) on a first-come first-serve basis if spaces are available.
Harford Area Day Camp is celebrating the United States of America.
This camp is run entirely by volunteers. We need your help! If interested, please contact us. Training is required for all volunteers and Camp Guides and begins in February. For more information and registration forms contact your Harford County Troop Leader, GSCM VRC, the Harford Area Day Camp website: www.geocities.com/gsdaycamp
410.638.9122 or by email at: gsdaycamp@yahoo.com.
Please use Harford Area Day Camp’s registration form and NOT the form included on this website.
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Carnivale in the Park $100
June 22 – June 26
Girls entering grades K – 5 in fall 2009
Council-Supported Day Camp
Girl Scout Day Camp at Piney Run
Join the celebration of cultures and fun at the “Carnivale” in Piney Run Park. Make new friends and explore the nature in the park at this unique Carnivale!
Registration: Camper applications will be accepted with postmarks from March 16 through March 21, 2009. Adult and Program Aide applications are kindly accepted from January 1, 2009 through March 15, 2009.
Cost for
Leadership (Girls in Grade 6) is $75.00,
Program Aides (Grades 7-12 and must have P.A. Training, Basic and Outdoor.) is $40.00, Adults is $18.00. Registration forms will be available after January 1, 2009 by:
E-MAIL: Leader Day Camp gsdcprp@yahoo.com
MAIL: Girl Scout Day Camp at Piney Run P.O. Box 135 Eldersburg, MD 21784-0135
PHONE:410.549.7396 (Bonnie Cooney) 410.442.1247 (Girl Scouts)
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Great American Adventure $80 Session I, $100 Session II
(Add $10 for grade 6 sleep-over)
Session I: June 29 – July 2 (only 4 days, due to the Howard County school schedule and holiday), 9 am to 3:30 p.m.
Session II: July 6 –10, 9 am to 3:30 p.m.
Girls entering grades 1 – 6 in fall 2009
Howard County Day Camp at Camp Ilchester
Travel with Heidi the Raccoon and discover amazing landmarks, wacky roadside stops, try things “American-made” and visit Heidi’s Believe-It-Or-Not! Campers will also enjoy traditional camp activities such as archery, songs, crafts, games and dance. All campers and staff will receive a camp T-shirt and camp patch. Don’t miss out on this crazy, fun-filled road trip...and make a friend along the way!
Registration: Thursday, April 2, 2009 (in person) at Camp Ilchester Clementine Peterson Activity Center.
GSHCDC is run entirely by volunteers. The number of campers we can accept depends on the number of people over age 18 willing to give their time. No experience necessary...we will train you and benefits available. Come join the fun! Cost for Grade 7 PA Training is $85.00, PA is $25.00 and tag-a-longs is $20. For more information and registration forms contact Howard County Girl Scout service units and troop leaders, visit www.gshcdc.org or GSCM VRC. Campers are transported to camp via bus from various points in Howard County.
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Troop Mini-Camping at Camp $75
July 12, 1 p.m. – July 14, 2008 5:00 p.m.
or
July 17, 9:00 am – July 19, 2008 2:00 p.m.
Come play at Camp Whippoorwill!
The Troop Mini-Camp summer program allows girls to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors together as a troop. At camp, troops can experience new adventures, make friends, learn new skills, and develop self-reliance, initiative and resourcefulness. This year camp programs will be held at Camp Whippoorwill. Programming, instruction and meals are provided for troops at camp. Activities may include nature exploration, hiking, crafts, games, swimming, archery, campfires, canoeing and/or kayaking. Activities will vary.
Brownie and Junior troops/groups can attend camp with registered adult leaders. All registering troops must abide by the Safety-Wise girl/adult ratios. If a leader cannot attend, then another registered adult can accompany the troop to camp. All attempts are made to place troops/groups in a unit according to age and Girl Scout level. Your troop/group may stay in cabins or the lodge. There will be a mandatory meeting of one Leader per troop/group before camp. Details will come in your confirmation packet.
A non-refundable troop/group registration fee of $10.00 per girl is required when registering for Troop Mini-Camping at Camp. At the time of confirmation, all info will be mailed to the Troop/Group Leader. Space permitting, additional adults may attend for the full girl fee. Contact Chris Garrett at 410.358.9711 or by email cgarrett@gscm.org for detailed information. The payment balance is due by June 1, 2009.
Non-Girl Scouts may attend Troop Mini-camping at Camp with a troop/group, but must pay the $10 Girl Scout registration fee in addition to the program cost. Program staff at Camp will provide programming, but will not be staying with the troops in the units. Adults do not need troop/group camp or outdoor training to participate. Adults are generally responsible for supervision of girls at all times.
Adults needed to meet Safety-Wise Ratios are free. All other adults pay girl cost.
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