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1 2019 Camp Guide 1

2 Camp Life is the Best Life Whether you try day camp, resident camp, troop mini-camps or family camp, get ready for an incredible experience one full of excitement, exploration, and adventure. Girl Scout Camp is full of endless possibilities we want every girl to be able to enjoy the great outdoors and take advantage of our fantastic programs. Come camp with us! Did you know? 1 Camp is awesome! Girls with more frequent outdoor experiences are more likely to seek challenges and are better at solving problems qualities that will help them both academically and personally in the future. 2 Camp gives her cool new experiences! 72% of girls surveyed said that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build their skills or try new outdoor activities. 3 Camp makes everything better! Spending time in nature improves concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences also help promote healthy social development and increase her self-esteem. Camp Pondicherry Baxter State Park Augusta Camp Natarswi Camp Kirkwold Table of Contents General Camp Info...3 Ways to Camp at GSME...4 Camp Activities...5 What s NEW at Camp?...6 Summer Camp Programs at a Glance...7 Camp Pondicherry Programs...8 Camp Natarswi Programs...12 Junior Maine Guide...16 Discovery Day Camp...17 Family Camp...18 Troop Camp...19 Camp Registration Q&A...20 Camp Rentals...22 Shop You don t have to already be a Girl Scout or join a troop to come to summer camp!* *Lapsed and non-members will have a $40 membership fee added to their camp total. Portland Camp Scelkit A big Thank You to Tammy Murray Photography, Susan Adams and Julia Thoreson for providing us with the beautiful camp pictures seen in this guide. Get a glimpse of camp life at our Open Houses! Camp Pondicherry & Camp Natarswi Sunday, June 2, p.m. Discover all the cool adventures and experiences you can be a part of and meet our awesome camp directors in person.

3 General Camp Info Camp Staff Rocks Our counselors are enthusiastic, caring young adults who come from all over the United States and other countries. All staff members are carefully screened, including background checks, and selected for their ability to add to the camp experience. Most of the camp staff are CPR and first-aid trained and many hold advanced certifications as Red Cross Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Archery Instructors, Challenge Course Facilitators, Wilderness First Aiders, Maine Trip Leaders, and Leave No Trace Practitioners. Staff members also complete a week of intensive on-site pre-camp training to ensure the best camp experience for campers. Meals Most of your meals are served in our camp dining hall, either buffet style or family style. We serve three well-balanced and nutritious meals daily. We also do campfire cookouts where you ll help plan and prepare the meal. There is always one main dish and a vegetarian option, along with side dishes. You ll have a snack in the afternoon and fruit is always available. If you have special dietary needs, let us know before you arrive and we ll be happy to work with you. Typical meals include chicken, casseroles, pizza, stir fry, tacos, pasta dishes, turkey dinners, grilled cheese, and soup. If you re a picky eater, don t worry! We always have other options such as a salad bar, veggies or sandwiches and our kitchen staff work hard to provide you with food you like. Bring a friend! Where Girls Sleep One of the best parts about camp is the chance for you to connect with the natural world around you, including where you sleep! Cabins If you are a younger girl, you can choose to sleep in bunk beds in a cozy cabin. At Pondicherry, counselors sleep in the same room with campers. At Natarswi, counselors either sleep in the cabin or in a tent nearby. Look for the cabin icon! Platform Tents - You ll get to enjoy the great outdoors in these tents! Pondicherry has permanent tent shelters with roofs and four built-in beds each. At Natarswi, you ll stay in canvas tents with metal cots with three other girls. At each camp, tents are arranged in clusters (units) with your counselor s tent centrally located within the unit. Bug nets are provided for each individual bunk bed. Look for the tent icon! Each unit has a wash station, a campfire ring, and a latrine or flush toilets nearby. Some units have an outdoor pavilion, which is used for unit activities. Central shower houses are available for you to use. Don t worry - indoor shelter is available at both camps when the weather gets too severe! Camp Grade vs. School Grade We group girls by camp grade which is the grade you will be entering as of September You may request ONE buddy to bunk with during your time at camp. To be bunk buddies, you and your friend must both request each other by name and be within the same grade level and registered for the same session. Why just one buddy? Our tents accommodate four girls and we want to ensure that everyone has the best camp experience. A group of three leaves one girl who may feel left out. You and your buddy may attend different activities, depending on your personal choices and your different skill levels. Even the best of friends need time to explore their own interests and make new friends! Like we say in Girl Scouts, make new friends but keep the old. But what if I come alone? Many girls come to camp without a buddy, so don t worry! You ll join a group of girls your own age who are interested in similar activities. Camp is a great place to make new friends! 3

4 There are so many ways to camp at GSME! Make sure to check all your options and choose the session that is right for you! Classic: Our traditional resident camp experience! Campers have the option to to choose from many exciting activities including swimming, outdoor living skills, paddling on the lake, creative arts, and archery, to name just a few. There is plenty of time to work on Trail Master levels while having choices to try new things. Specialty: Girls focus on particular skills and out-of-camp trips or experiences, and still have time to choose classic camp activities! Are you interested in horses? Camp Pondicherry s specialty horse programs would be perfect! What about sailing or rock climbing? Camp Natarswi offers awesome specialty adventure programs in these areas. Check out our other specialty sessions - cooking, art, photography, archery, hiking, canoe trips, wilderness survival and more! Leadership: Older girls practice working directly with campers and staff as they learn what it takes to lead like a G.I.R.L.! Experiences in problem solving, group facilitation and communication help them develop their leadership skills while being immersed in the camp experience. Troop Mini-Camps: Experience camp activities together as a troop! These 3 day and weekend sessions are perfect to introduce your girls to the enjoyment of camp life, spend quality time bonding as a troop, and make new friends in other troops. Family Camp: Looking for new experiences to share with your family? We know family time is precious that s why we have even more ways for families to spend quality time camping together! Both Camps Natarswi and Pondicherry have several Family Camp sessions along with Me and My Gal and Me and My Dad weekends. Build wonderful memories, while exploring our camps and our many skill building activities together. Learn more about our new family camp offerings this summer on page 18. 4

5 Camp Activities Whether you are in a Specialty or Classic program ALL campers will have plenty of time to choose from the many activities we offer, including: Archery* Canoeing* Challenge course Creative Arts Hatchet Throwing - NEW! Kayaking* Specific Land Sports Outdoor Skills* Outdoor Cooking Nature Education* Paddle boarding Singing Songs Biking Culinary Arts Horseback riding Dance Theatre Ukulele NEW! Plus tons of free choice activities like Gaga ball Hiking Knot tying Lawn games such as corn hole Making bird houses Relay races Relaxing in a hammock Scavenger hunts Spontaneous fun! Star gazing Team color competitions Water games Please Note: For safety reasons some activities have age restrictions and are not available for all campers. For questions contact the camp director. Free choice offerings vary by camp. S mores Swimming* TONS of Leadership opportunities Wilderness expedition (off site) Wilderness survival skills Camp Junior Maine Guide certification Rock Climbing* Sailing* Activities Specific Whitewater Rafting *Interested in our Trail Master Program? Start your Trail Master journey at camp by selecting three of these outdoor activities to concentrate on and gain mastery in. This progressive program of skill development allows you to improve your skills while working through the four Trail Master levels. You will earn a patch for each level you complete! Earning Trail Master levels requires careful planning of your time at camp. GSME camps embrace the girl-led approach, so individual girls may select Free Choice activities that are not on the Trail Master program, and therefore may not achieve Trail Master levels during their camp stay, but can always come back and pick up where they left off the next year! 5

6 What s NEW at Camp? Two new Pondicherry cabins for our youngest campers! Under Construction! Hatchet Throwing a new target sport at both camps! More paddleboards! New canoe and wilderness trips! Leadership Programs, Camp Aide (7 th -9 th graders) and Team Katahdin (9 th graders and up) Ukuleles at Pondicherry! 6 Fall Weekend troop rentals now available at Camp Natarswi for 2019 only! See page 22 for more info.

7 Week 1 June 30 - July 5 Week 2 July 7-12 CAMP PONDICHERRY Program Grade* Cost Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $190 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $315 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 Blazers 4, 5 $440 Pony Express 4, 5 $615 GS Challenge Warrior 6+ $485 Guides 6+ $440 Top Chef 6+ $465 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $465 CIT 1 (4 weeks) 10, 11, 12 $865 CIT 2 (4 weeks) 11, 12 $690 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $190 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $315 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 GS Challenge Warrior 4, 5 $485 Blazers 4, 5 $440 Team Cuisine 4, 5 $465 Guides 6+ $440 Mane Event 6+ $715 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $465 Water Travelers (2 weeks) 7+ $850 CAMP NATARSWI Program Grade* Cost Birds Eye View 3, 4, 5 $440 Take Aim 3, 4, 5 $440 Climb-On 5, 6, 7 $465 Junior Woods Women (2 weeks) 5, 6, 7 $ 840 Follow Your Art 6+ $440 Wilderness Girls 6+ $465 Allagash Run (Canoe Trip) (2 weeks) 8+ $1025 Junior Maine Guide (4 weeks) Age $2,000 CIT 2 (4 weeks) Age $685 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $440 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $440 Guides (tent) 6+ $440 Appie Hikers 5+ $465 Natarswi Sailors 6+ $465 Team Katahdin 9+ $440 Week 3 July Week 4 July Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $190 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $315 Spirit Week Grades 2-4 (cabin) 2-4 $440 Spirit Week Grades $440 Spirit Week Grades 8 and up 8+ $440 Pony Express 6+ $615 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $465 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $190 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $315 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 Mane Event 4, 5 $715 Blazers 4, 5 $440 Ultimate G.I.R.L. 4, 5 $465 Outdoor Art Explorer 4+ $465 Big Picture 6+ $615 Top Chef 6+ $465 Guides 6+ $440 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $465 Spirit Week (cabin) 2, 3, 4, 5 $440 Spirit Week (tents) 3, 4, 5 $440 Spirit Week 6+ $440 Northwoods Adventure 7+ $575 Woodswomen (3 weeks) 7, 8, 9 $1,215 CIT 1 (3 weeks) Ages $810 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $440 Guides (tent) 6+ $440 Northwoods Archers 6+ $440 Follow Your Art 6+ $440 Natarswi Backpackers (2 weeks) 7+ $840 Natarswi Sailors 6+ $465 Week 5 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $315 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 Blazers 4, 5 $440 Team Cuisine 4+ $465 Mane Event 4+ $815 Guides 6+ $440 Wilderness Survivors 6+ $465 July 28-Aug 2Day Camp1, 2, 3, 4 $190 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $440 Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $440 Guides (tent) 6+ $440 Keep Calm and Paddle On 5+ $440 View From Above 6 + $490 Northwood s Adventure 7+ $575 Mountaineers 7+ $465 JMG/CIT 2 Wind Down Week Must have attended CIT2 or JMG $350 Other May-Oct August 2-4 S'Mores & More - Mini Camp (Troops) 1+ $100 pp August 6-8 Family Camp ALL AGES $100 pp August 9-11 Me & My Gal (Family) 1+ $100 pp *Camp grade is the grade that your camper will enter in September 2019 *Lapsed and non-members will have a $40 membership fee added to their camp total. May Spring Helping Hands Troops 7+, Adults $0 Aug 7-9 Mini-camp Troops 1+ $100 pp Aug 7-11 Mini-camp Extreme Troops 3+ $160A $240G Aug 9-11 Mini-camp Troops 1 + $100 pp Aug Me and My Dad Family $100 pp Aug Family Mini-camp All Ages $100 pp Sept 6-8 Mini-camp Troops 1+ $100 pp Sept 19 Artist Day Adults $15 pp Sept 20-22;27-29 or Oct 4-6 Troop Rentals Troop 1+ Rental fees apply Oct Fall Helping Hands Troops 7+, Adults $0 7

8 Camp Pondicherry, Bridgton Resident, Day, Troop, and Family Camping Camp Pondicherry is a spectacular outdoor setting, nestled on over 600 acres in the foothills of the White Mountains. Pondi has a private waterfront on Adams Pond and miles of unspoiled woodlands, fields, hills, and trails. There are wonderful vistas of lakes and mountains from our Chalet and from Blueberry Hill. 8 Hello from the rolling hills and crystal clear lake of Camp Pondicherry! I m Mary Boyle, Outdoor Program Manager and Camp Pondicherry Director. I ve spent the last 10 years in residential summer camps here in the great state of Maine. I am a true believer in the power of camp and the outdoors in helping girls grow in courage, confidence, and character. Pondicherry is a place where girls are encouraged and supported to be themselves from activity sign-ups on Sunday to closing campfire on Thursday and all the amazing activities in between. More about Mary! What s your camp name? Meebz Mary Boyle Camp Pondicherry Director mboyle@gsmaine.org Favorite camp activity? Anything on the private Adams Pond but definitely swimming! Favorite camp meal? Make your own Taco Tuesdays! What are you looking forward to most for summer 2019? I m looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. It s one of my favorite aspects of my position; my ability to meet so many amazing girls! Daily Schedule :00 a.m. Rise and Shine/Flag Guards 7:20 a.m. Flag Raising 7:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Unit/Camp-wide Kapers 9:05 a.m. First Activity Period 10:20 a.m. Second Activity Period 11:30 a.m. Open Recreation/Showers 12:15 p.m. Girls Choice Sign up Lunch 1:15 p.m. Siesta 2:30 p.m. Third Activity Period 3:30 p.m. Snack Time 4:00 p.m. Girls Choice Activity Period 5:00 p.m. Open Recreation/Showers 6:00 p.m. Flag Lowering/Dinner 6:45 p.m. Prepare for Evening Program 7:15 p.m. Evening Program 8:30 p.m. Prepare for Bed 8:50 p.m. Embers/Bug Hugs 8:50 p.m. All Quiet/Lights Out

9 Camp Pondicherry Classic Programs Program Tent or Cabin Week Grade Fee Description Programs (Classic) Camp Together Sunday- Wednesday 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 3 $315 Come see what camp is all about, make new friends, try out fun camp activities, learn songs and games, and even make s mores in this short 3 night session. Explorers 1, 2, 4, 5 2, 3 $440 Blazers 1, 2, 4, 5 4, 5 $440 Guides 1, 2, 4, 5 6+ $440 Looking for the quintessential camp experience? Enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, archery, theater, cooking, creative arts, nature/ hiking, outdoor skills, sports, challenge course, and much more during these sessions. Girls choose 3 activities which they attend all week, plus there is daily choice. Interested in working on your Trail Master patch? Our classic programs are the perfect way, giving you the proper time you need to really hone your skills. Spirit Week (Cabin) Spirit Week (Tent) Spirit Week (Tent) 3 2, 3, 4 $ , 6, 7 $ $440 Who will be crowned Pondi Spirit Week 2019 Champion and have their team banner hanging in the Chalet for eternity? It could be you! Bring your enthusiasm, imagination and let your camp spirit shine. 9

10 Programs (Specialty) Camp Pondicherry Specialty Programs Program Week Grade Fee Description Big Picture 4 6+ $615 Develop your photography skills as you experiment with different perspectives, light, and types of cameras. Leave with a disc full of your creative photos. Cameras provided. GS Challenge Warrior 1 6+ $485 Try and outsmart other teams with clues and compete in adventure challenges such as canoeing, biking, and archery. Compete in an all-across-camp extreme relay race over land, water and air. You will also go off site to 2 4, 5 $485 the Maine Warrior Gym to test your personal ninja skills! Mane Event , 5 $715 $715 Enjoy total hours of hands-on, in-saddle, and onground lessons during the week. Learn how to groom, lead, mount/dismount, and control your horse while riding in an arena and on trails. 4 and 5 day sessions available. Helmets provided. Note: horseback sessions 5 4+ $815 are spread throughout the week and may not occur every day. This gives campers an opportunity to experience other awesome camp activities while still meeting the total barn hours for their selected session. Outdoor Art Explorer Pony Express 4 4+ $ , 5 $ $615 Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create, and design beautiful artwork for all of camp to admire. Work on your GSUSA Junior Outdoor Art badge. Enjoy 9 total hours of hands-on in-saddle and on-ground lessons during the week. You will learn how to groom, lead, mount/ dismount and control your horse while riding in an arena and on trails. Helmets provided. Note: horseback sessions are spread throughout the week and may not occur every day. This gives campers an opportunity to experience other awesome camp activities while still meeting the total barn hours for their selected session. 10 Team Cuisine 2 4, 5 $465 Practice measuring, mixing, and baking to create delectable treats. Experiment in the kitchen be creative! 5 4+ $465 Use your skills to make a special treat for all of camp to enjoy. Top Chef 1, 4 6+ $465 Ultimate G.I.R.L. 4 4, 5 $465 Water Travelers (2 weeks) Wilderness Survivors $ $465 Create new recipes with surprise ingredients in the kitchen and experience cooking over a fire. Compete with your team in the Top Chef competition. Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader-Daily activities are focused so you can really hone these individual traits. You will even go off camp for an exciting adventure. Spend a week at camp working on your skills in canoeing, outdoor living, and primitive camping. Then set out on the water for a 4 day canoe adventure across 3 local lakes, camping along the way. Previous canoe experience recommended. Become the ultimate wilderness woman while building fires and making shelters from natural materials. Put your camping skills into action with a camp overnight in a primitive area of camp.

11 Leadership Programs Camp Pondicherry Programs (Leadership) Program Week Grade Fee Description Camp Aide 1, 2, 3, 4 7, 8, 9 $465 Are you ready to step up, share your love of camp, have fun, and begin to build your leadership skills? Camp Aides will bunk together while working with the day campers. All work and no play makes for a dull Camp Aide, so we have lots of fun stuff for you! Pre-requisite: Girls must have camped for at least two 1 week sessions at one of our Resident Camps. Program Aide training is a plus! CIT 1 (4 weeks) 1, 2, 3, 4 10, 11, 12 $865 Explore your leadership skills and style while you learn about group dynamics and how to be the best camp leader. Start with a multi day trip to Camp Kirkwold with the CIT group to begin your journey. There you ll jointly plan your day from start to finish, prepare all your own meals, and explore the local wilderness. Then return to Pondicherry where you ll have time to enjoy your favorite camp activities both by taking part and leading! You must be 15 years old upon entering this program with at least three weeks of resident camp experience. CIT 2 (4 weeks) 1, 2, 3, 4 11, 12 $690 Build on the skills learned in CIT 1 and figure out who you are as a camp leader. Plan and run an evening program and Girls Choice activities. Spend time in units as a mentor to campers and work directly with the day campers and staff. Start your journey with a multi-day trip to Camp Kirkwold for CITs only. There you ll jointly plan your day from start to finish, prepare all your own meals and explore the local wilderness. *You must be 17 years old upon entering the program and have completed CIT 1. 11

12 Camp Natarswi, Millinocket Resident, Troop, and Family Camping Camp Natarswi is a true wilderness paradise, providing a one-of-akind, rustic, Maine outdoor experience, all in the shadow of majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine s highest peak. Natarswi hugs the shoreline of Lower Togue Pond, a pristine lake where campers swim and enjoy paddle sports and sailing. Natarswi is located in Baxter State Park, home to awesome trails to hike, caves to explore, waterfalls to see, and peaks to climb. Hello from the base of Mt. Katahdin and Lower Togue Pond at Camp Natarswi! 12 I m Treasa Wheeler, Camp Natarswi Director. I ve spent the last 12 summers at Camp Natarswi and the past 17 years working with the Girl Scouts here in the great state of Maine. Being part of the Natarswi family you can see firsthand how Girl Scout camp impacts the lives of the girls and staff, knowing they will leave camp stronger, more confident, and have a love and appreciation for the outdoors. More about Treasa! What s your camp name? Tree Treasa Tree Wheeler Camp Natarswi Director twheeler@gsmaine.org Favorite camp activity? What s not to love? But my favorites would be archery, rock climbing and campfire time! Favorite camp meal? I really have a sweet tooth but I love stuffed peppers on the campfire and our Thursday Thanksgiving Dinners. What are you looking forward to most for summer 2019? Our Girl Scout camp community is amazing and I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Also, I will love all the memories we ll make as we support and encourage each other to be the best we can be and challenge ourselves with new adventures. Daily Schedule :30 a.m. Wake up, Polar Dip or Early Rise activity, Flag Ceremony, Breakfast, Unit/Camp Kapers, Camper Council 8:45 a.m. Activity Block 1 9:55 a.m. Activity Block 2 11:00 a.m. Activity Block 3 12:10 p.m. Lunch, Kapers 1:00 p.m. Rest Time 2:00 p.m. Activity Block 4 3:10 p.m. Activity Block 5 4:20 p.m. Activity Block 6 5:30 p.m. Unit Time 5:50 p.m. Flag Ceremony & Dinner 7:05 p.m. Camp-wide OR Unit Evening Activity 9:00 p.m. Bug Hugs & Flashlights Out! Note: During 4, 5 or 6 program blocks each day, one of the blocks is spent as unit time, which includes time for showers.

13 Camp Natarswi Classic Programs Program Tent or Cabin Week Grade Fee Description Programs (Classic) Explorers (Cabin) 2, 4, 5 2, 3 $440 Blazers (Cabin) 2, 5 4, 5 $440 Blazers (Tent) 2, 4 4, 5 $440 Guides (Tent) 2, 4, 5 6+ $440 Get ready, get set, camp! These sessions are the perfect chance to see why camp is so awesome. Meet new friends and great counselors. Choose 3 activities when you arrive and you will be on your journey to earn your Trail Master levels. Activities include swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, archery, rock climbing, nature, hiking, and outdoor skills. You ll check out traditional camp activities, and have the chance to try something new. Spirit Week (Cabin) $440 Spirit Week (Tent) $440 Spirit Week 3 6+ $440 Time to let your Camp Spirit Shine! Sign up for counselor driven fun and awesome themes each morning. Specific skills will be offered (i.e. kayaking, archery, outdoor fire building) tied to a different theme each day. Campers will also have choice blocks where they can participate in traditional camp activities. Evenings offer favorite and new all-camp events. 13

14 Camp Natarswi Programs (Specialty) Specialty Programs Program Week Grade Fee Description Allagash Run (2 weeks) 1 and 2 8+ $1025 Get your canoeing and camping skills fully mastered, and then have an awesome five-day trip on the Allagash River with an experienced trip leader. Canoeing experience is required. 14 Appie Hikers 2 5+ $465 Bird s Eye View $440 Climb-On $465 Follow Your Art 1,4 6+ $440 Keep Calm and Paddle On 5 5+ $440 Mountaineers 5 7+ $465 Natarswi Backpackers (2 weeks) 4 and 5 7+ $840 Natarswi Sailors 2, 4 6+ $465 Northwoods Adventures Northwoods Archers 3, 5 7+ $ $440 Take Aim $440 View From Above 5 6+ $490 Wilderness Girls 1 6+ $465 Join us for a fun-filled week as you build your skills on the Appalachian Trail and plan an adventure to hike to Baxter Park s spectacular Chimney Pond Basin. From the lake and from the sky, you ll think about camp from a bird s viewpoint. Create beautiful natural art working towards the GSUSA Outdoor Art Badge. You ll take your rock climbing and outdoor living skills to a whole new level as you summit Natarswi s rock and plan a trip into Baxter State Park. With nature as your inspiration, create beautiful natural works of art while working towards earning the new GSUSA Outdoor Art Badge. Pick your paddle as you kayak, stand up paddleboard, canoe or sail on Upper and Lower Togue Ponds. With Mt. Katahdin as your backdrop, it s sure to be a great time as you keep calm and paddle on with good friends! Hike amazing trails in the Katahdin Region and plan and attempt a Mt. Katahdin summit. Hiking experience is required. Build your hiking stamina, skills and knowledge as you prepare to summit Mt. Katahdin and travel the Appalachian Trail on an awesome four-day backpacking trip. *Not a session for first-time hikers! Learn to be a sailor and explore Lower Togue Pond in your new rig. Complete challenges, learn recovery and rescue from a capsized craft, and navigate your way around the lake. Prerequisite: Must be a strong swimmer. Head out of camp to hike, explore Baxter Park s Chimney Pond area, canoe Upper and Lower Togue Pond, and enjoy an exciting off-site whitewater rafting trip. Bull s-eye! Archery is an exciting sport that takes strength, focus, good form, and practice. Are you ready to challenge yourself both on the range and at our off-range experience, unique to this session? Creative games and fun instruction make this a session you can t miss if you're ready to take your archery skills to the next level. Ready, aim, fire! If you think you ve got skills like Katniss and Merida, challenge yourself on the archery range with games and hands-on instruction. You know how to belay and climb, and you re ready to challenge yourself on all four climbing runs on the Natarswi Rock. Go on a trip off-site and try your skills at a popular local rock climbing location. Take a walk on the wild side, sleep under the stars, and fine tune your outdoor skills! Learn about different types of fires, practice building shelters, and plan your wild adventure into Baxter State Park. More challenges await you at camp with canoeing, hiking, and rock climbing!

15 Photo by Susan Adams Camp Natarswi Leadership Programs Programs (Leadership, and Volunteer) Program Week Grade Fee Description Team Katahdin 2 9+ $440 Are you ready to step up, share your love of camp, have fun and begin to build your leadership skills? This is your week to challenge yourself around camp, developing leadership and team building skills. Together your group will plan a special adventure and hit the trails in Baxter State Park. Pre-requisite: Girls must have camped for at least two 1-week sessions at one of our Resident Camps. CIT 1 (3 weeks) 3-5 Ages $810 Have you dreamed of being a camp counselor one day? Develop your leadership and outdoor living skills, learn the basics of being a camp counselor and the essential skills to keep campers happy and engaged. There will still be time to enjoy your favorite camp activities both by taking part and leading! You must be 15 years old upon entering this program with at least one week of resident camp experience. CIT 2 (4 weeks) 1-4 Ages $685 Take the final step to becoming a camp counselor! Building on the skills learned in CIT 1, you will plan and run activities, spend time in units as a mentor to campers, and work directly with the counselors and administrative staff. This great leadership opportunity will prepare you to build your resume and apply for a future camp staff position! You must be 17 years old upon entering the program or have completed CIT 1. Volunteer and Other Program Week Grade Fee Description Artist Day Sept 19 Adults $15 pp Spring Helping Hands Fall Helping Hands May October Troop 7+, Adults Troop 7+, Adults Free Free Love to paint, sketch, or photograph? We have the perfect spot for artists to view beautiful Mt Katahdin, Togue Pond and the surrounding landscape. With Mt Katahdin in the backdrop, Natarswi s lakefront is a picture-perfect spot for any artist. Must provide own art supplies, beverages, and lunch/snacks. Let s get camp open and ready for a summer of fun! Alongside staff, volunteers will help with projects including cleaning, organizing supplies, moving equipment, painting, and setting up campsites and programs. We have a lot to do to get camp ready and will need committed volunteers of various skill levels to help out! Housing and meals are provided. Fall is here and winter is not far away. It s time to prepare camp for a long winter s nap. Alongside staff, volunteers will help with projects including storing camp equipment from art supplies to boats, assisting with taking tents down, closing up buildings, and cleaning up around camp. We have a lot to do to get camp closed and will need committed volunteers of various skill levels to help out! Housing and meals are provided. 15

16 Camp Natarswi Programs JMG Junior Maine Guide Program Week Grade Fee Description Jr Woods Women (2 weeks) Woods Women (3 weeks) Junior Maine Guide (4 weeks) JMG/ CIT 2 Wind Down Week $ $ Ages Must have attended JMG or CIT2 sessions. $2000 $350 Start your journey to becoming a Junior Maine Guide with this exciting two-week camp. You ll learn many skills, from fire building to wilderness first aid, plus hiking, tool craft, maps, shelters and plan a group encampment in Baxter State Park. The 15 skills you ll develop are a challenging beginning to mastering the great outdoors. Earn your Junior Maine Woodsman patch. Do you have what it takes to master the wilderness? Find out in this fantastic three-week adventure! You ll embark on the next step to becoming a Junior Maine Guide as you work on the 15 key skills to earn your Maine Woodsman patch. Make the most of Baxter State Park as you take overnight trips both on foot and by canoe and test your skills with a two-day encampment. Join us for the ultimate outdoor experience as you take the final step towards earning your Junior Maine Guide certification offered at only 10 camps in the state of Maine! Practice and master 21 specific outdoor skills over three weeks, culminating in the five-day test camp in the Rangeley Lakes area. Pre-requisite: At least two years previous experience, preferable in the Jr Woods Women and/or Woods Women programs, in addition to a successful pre-test to confirm readiness for participation. Special scholarships available. Optional week 5 (separate fee). See below for details. Four weeks of hard work has paid off. It s time to relax at camp week 5 and enjoy all that camp has to offer! This is your time to hike, enjoy paddle sports, or even just hang out at camp. This program is for CIT 2 and JMG campers only. Girl Scouts have been earning their Junior Maine Guide certification since 1937! Join the ranks of these impressive girls and women who show their love and mastery of the Maine outdoors as JMGs. The Junior Maine Guide program is unique to the State of Maine, established to promote our beautiful Maine wilderness. We are one of only ten camps in Maine that offer Junior Maine Guide programs. Junior Maine Woodsman and Maine Woodsman patches can be earned at Natarswi in earlier summers, leading up to the level 3 Junior Maine Guide program and certification test. Financial Aid is available! Camp Natarswi has full or partial scholarships available for Level 3 JMG candidates who live in Maine. Contact Treasa Wheeler, Natarswi Camp Director, for more information about the JMG program or scholarship applications at or twheeler@gsmaine.org Scholarships are generously provided by the Maine Timberland Charitable Trust to promote and expand the Junior Maine Guide program. 16

17 Discovery Day Camp Explore the joys of the outdoors through Discovery Day Camp! Trained, caring staff help you tap into your creativity with arts and crafts, explore the environment with fun nature activities, and learn outdoor skills. Play games and splash around with your new friends. Learn Girl Scout songs and ceremonies. Penny White, Camp Director Penny is returning for her 5th year as Scelkit Day Camp Director! She is a longtime volunteer for Girl Scouts of Maine, and has had various roles at our camps. She loves sharing the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character with our camps, as she did with her own daughters. Penny is a Registered Maine Guide and is a professional in the outdoor education field. Camp Scelkit, Kittery July 29 August 2 Grades: 1 4 Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $185 per week Optional Thursday overnight: $20 Experience Scelkit s wonderful location on a peninsula in a tidal estuary. Have fun exploring the environment with awesome nature activities, arts and crafts, water play, and more. Explore Fort Foster State Park, just minutes away, with fantastic day trips. Want to try a night of resident camp? Sleep over on Thursday night to experience the closing campfire and a special breakfast the next morning. Girls bring their own lunch, beverages and snacks daily. (Parents or caregivers provide daily transportation.) Camp Pondicherry, Bridgton Mary Boyle, Camp Director July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2 Grades: 1-4 Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $190 per week. Lunch, snacks, and beverages included. Optional Thursday overnight: $20 Getting ready to start your Girl Scout camp journey? Join us at Pondicherry Day Camp to make new friends, and explore the great activities we offer at camp, like swimming, paddlesports, arts and crafts, nature discovery, and more. Want to try a night of resident camp? Sleep over on Thursday night to experience the closing campfire and breakfast the next morning. Lunch is served daily in our dining hall and snacks are provided during the day. (Parents or caregivers provide daily transportation.) 17

18 y err Cam Camp N rswi ata ondich pp Share your love of camp with family and friends! Family Camp What is Family camp? A chance to have fun together! Trying new things Spending precious time with family Meeting other Camp Families- make new friends! Making lasting memories What makes Family Camp so great? Family camp is a great introduction to the summer camp experience for a prospective camper and her family. It is also a great way for our experienced campers to give their families a chance to see why they love camp so much! Bring the whole family* or just a special adult to camp for a few days of fun and adventure! Experience all the exciting camp activities while creating lifetime memories together. With our relaxed family camp schedule you can participate in the activities you want! Choose from challenge course, hiking, archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, outdoor skills, creative arts, rock climbing, sailing, special evening programs and more (activities vary by location). Leave the planning to us! All meals and lodging included. *Families may bring children under 2 years old for no additional fee. Parents are responsible for all care for young children through the duration of the camp; there is no programming or child care available for infants and toddlers. Adults and girls 5 years old and older must register as Girl Scout members. Camp Pondicherry Program Date Grade Fee Description Me and My Gal Family Aug $100 per person Bring your favorite grown-up Girl Scout to the ultimate girls weekend in the great outdoors! Experience all the exciting activities at camp while creating memories together that will last a lifetime. *Each camper must have an adult female (age 18+) accompanying her, both must register as Girl Scout members. Family Camp Family Aug 6-8 All Ages $100 per person Share in the beauty of the outdoors with your family! Have fun on the pond, take aim at archery, enjoy a hike, roast s mores, and enjoy other special activities. Meals are provided. Camp Natarswi Program Me and My Dad Family Family MiniCamp Family 18 Date Aug Aug 2325 Grade Fee Description 1+ $100 per person Grab your dad and camping gear and join us for a weekend of fun and outdoor adventure. Experience exciting activities at camp together and create lasting memories. Spend your day rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, sunrise fishing, and more, while we take care of all the details. Each camper must have an adult male (age 18+) accompanying her. Adult and girl must register as Girl Scout members. All Ages $100 per person Share in the beauty of the outdoors with your family! Have fun on the pond, get artsy in Birches, take aim at archery, enjoy a hike, climb the rock, roast s mores, and enjoy special activities like an ice cream social or a polar dip, talent show, fishing, and fun evening activities. Meals are provided. Families will have an option for trips into Baxter State Park.

19 Camp Pondicherry Camp Natarswi Troop Camp Troops can go to camp too! Check out these exciting programs and volunteer opportunities! Camp Pondicherry Program Date Grade Fee Description S'mores & More - Mini Camp Troops Aug $100 per person Bring your whole troop to camp and have fun at the lake, get artsy in the art shack, take aim at archery, and don t forget the s mores. We will plan and run all the activities and provide all the meals. Troop only sessions with participants staying in platform tents. Registration for Troop Camp Sessions opens on April 3, Camp Natarswi Program Date Grade Fee Description Mini-Camp Troops Extreme Mini Troops Weekend Troop Rentals Troops Aug 7-9 Aug 9-11 Sep 6-8 Aug 7-11 Sept Sept Oct $100/ per person $240/g $160/a See Rental Page 22 for more info and fees. Bring your whole troop and enjoy all that camp has to offer. Have fun on the pond, get artsy in Birches, take aim at archery, enjoy a hike, climb the rock, roast s mores, and don t forget about the famous Natarswi polar dip. We will plan and run all the activities and provide all meals. This is a great introduction to the wonderful world of camp, and a chance to bond as a troop! Troop only sessions, with participants staying in platform tents. Registration for troop camp sessions opens on April 3, Is your troop ready to take on the next level of camping? Join us for five funfilled days as we put your creativity to the test, take a swim, master the rock, shoot a bulls-eye, paddle the lake, and more! With camp staff to help, you ll have a cookout and plan a hiking or canoe trip. You bring the troop and we ll bring the fun! Camp Natarswi will have limited off season rentals for members who want to explore Baxter State Park and Mt Katahdin plan your own adventures in the Katahdin region! This will be camp site rentals only, no programs are provided. (Natarswi reservations must be made by calling Customer Care at ) Registration for Troop mini camps opens on April 3,

20 Photo by Susan Adams Photo by Susan Adams Camp Registration Q & A 20 I want to go to camp! What's next? We're so excited that you are excited! Camp registration opens on January 14, 2019 through our online web portal, CamplnTouch. You can find the link at and it will be super easy to register. So sign up today! I really want my friend to go to camp with me but she isn't a Girl Scout. Can she come? Of course! You don't have to already be a Girl Scout to join the adventure. All girls are welcome! Lapsed members or non-members will have a $40 membership fee added to their camp total. Do I need to make a deposit when I register? Yes, all registrations require a $30 deposit. But I m working on the Free Camp Challenge. Do I still pay a deposit? Yes, you still need to submit a $30 deposit to hold a spot in the session that you want, so register early. Once we know you've earned your free session of camp, we will refund your $30 deposit or apply it to your balance, depending on the camp session you choose. It's important to know that the Free Camp Challenge entitles you to up to the value of a one week Classic Camp session. If you complete the Free Camp Challenge and choose a camp session with a higher cost, we will apply the value of a Classic Camp session to your chosen session and you will be responsible for the remaining balance. This reward must be used at a Girl Scouts of Maine camp during the summer of sorry, it cannot be carried over to another year. When is all the money due? Camp balances must be paid in full by Monday June 3, Any new camp registrations received on or after June 3, 2019 will require full payment at the time of registration. How can I pay? We accept credit cards, money order, or personal check. Cash is only accepted in person at one of our service centers - please do not send cash through the mail! Payment options and payment plans are selected during online registration. On June 4, 2019 remaining balances will be paid by automatic withdrawal from your designated account. Can I apply for financial assistance? Yes. GSME has a small amount of financial assistance set aside to help families in need send their girl to camp. All members may apply for a GSME Campership - another great reason to be a registered Girl Scout! How do I apply for a campership? We award camperships based on family need on a first come, first served basis, until all the available assistance has been awarded. Once you are registered for camp, you'll receive information on how to apply for a Campership. Families are expected to contribute as much as possible, and a minimum $30 deposit is required. Applications are due March 21, Decisions will be made by mid-april.

21 Photo by Susan Adams OK I've registered. What's next? All registration confirmations and camp communications are sent via and important information is always available in your CamplnTouch account. Please make sure you use a current address when you register so you will receive all updates and reminders. You don t want to miss any important information! Need to update your or aren't sure which one you used in CampInTouch previously? Contact Customer Care at What do I need to do before camp? (Note: Deadline for forms has been changed). All required forms and documents must be submitted by June 3, 2019.* All campers need to provide a current immunization record, and resident campers must have had a physical exam within 12 months of their camp attendance date. All required forms are in your CampInTouch account under Forms & Documents. *If your physical exam falls between June 3rd and your camp start date, please provide your physical exam form two weeks prior to your camp session. What if I don't have access to a computer or the internet? Call Customer Care at for any assistance in registering. Camp Registration Opens January 14, 2019 For camp updates, log into your CampInTouch account, keep tabs on our website, open your GSME s, and follow us on Facebook. WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL? We hope you won't need to cancel, but if you do, here are our policies: Resident Camp: Before June 3, 2019: Full refund of paid camp fees, minus a $30 non-refundable, non-transferable administrative fee. After June 3, 2019: No refunds. Exception: If cancelation is for health reasons, verified by a note from your doctor, a refund can be considered, minus the $30 non-refundable, non-transferable administrative fee. Troop and Family Camps: Entire Troop/Family Cancelation 2 weeks or more before event refund minus 10% cancelation fee Less than 2 weeks before no refund Girl/Adult Individual Cancelation 2 weeks or more before event refund minus $10 per person cancelation fee Less than 2 weeks before event no refund 21

22 Camp Rentals Camp Pondicherry Camp Natarswi Photo by Susan Adams Looking for an amazing location for a family or troop adventure? Look no further. GSME has fantastic camp properties that members can rent! Camps Pondicherry, Kirkwold, and Scelkit have beautiful properties for rent to your large or small Girl Scout group. Stay at camp to spend quality time unplugged together, sharpen your outdoor skills, or use the properties as a home base for area adventures. (Resource lists are available to help you plan activities). Renting a site has never been easier. Explore available dates and make your online reservation up to 6 months in advance at Plan ahead--sites go fast! SPECIAL FOR 2019 ONLY We re excited that this year Camp Natarswi will have limited off-season rentals for members who want to explore Baxter State Park and Mt Katahdin! Many troops request Natarswi rentals but with so many programs there are usually no spots available. In 2019 we have a few weekends for service unit and troop rentals plan your own adventures in the Katahdin region! Troop rentals available at Natarswi September 20-22, September 27-29, and October 4-6. (Natarswi reservations must be made by calling Customer Care at ) Please note all rentals are for campsites and reserved facilities only, they do not include programming and staff will not be onsite during your rental. More details on each of our camp facilities can be found at Camp Scelkit Camp Kirkwold 22

23 New Camp Packs, Tees and Hoodies for 2019! Pre-order your Girl Scout s Camp Pack when you register her for camp! Add a camp tee, long-sleeve tee and/or hoodie to your order, each branded with the individual camp logo. Don t forget to order her a cuddly friend, all delivered to your camper as she checks-in at camp or within the first few days. Camp Care Pack - $40 Comes with: Tie Dye Beach Towel Sunglasses Zipper Pouch I Love Camp! patch all packed in a back-pack, sporting our GS camps logo! Additional Options: Tee with camp logo ($15) Long-Sleeve tee with camp logo ($18) Hoodie with camp logo ($30) Cuddly Friends ($6-$15)* Nalgene Water Bottles 32oz. ($13.50) Camp Logo Decals ($4.25) *Please note that the variety of cuddly friends are based on availability and may be subject to substitution. 23

24 Girl Scouts of Maine 359 Perry Rd Ste B, Bangor, ME Gannett Drive, South Portland, ME NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, ME PERMIT NO. 54 Bangor Service Center 359 Perry Rd Ste B Bangor, ME South Portland Service Center 138 Gannett Drive South Portland, ME customercare@gsmaine.org girlscoutsofmaine.org Are you ready for the best summer ever? 24 Camp Registration Opens January 14, 2019 Open Houses! Camp Pondicherry & Camp Natarswi Sunday, June 2, :00-4:00 p.m.