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1 2019 RESIDENT CAMP RESIDENT CAMP CATALOG #GirlScoutCampLife

2 GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK MISSION GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. 1 gswny.org CAMP LOCATIONS Girl Scout Office Girl Scout Camps Timbercrest Seven Hills Goodyear Chautauqua Niagara Erie Cattaraugus Orleans Genesee Wyoming GENERAL INFORMATION Monroe Livingston RESIDENT (OVERNIGHT) CAMPS Camp Timbercrest RANDOLPH, NY Camp Seven Hills Goodyear HOLLAND, NY Girl Scout camps are open to every girl in grades K-12. Girl Scouting values inclusiveness and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, or physical or developmental disability. Girls attending Girl Scout summer camp must register as members of Girl Scouts of the USA. A Children s Camp in New York State brochure listing NYS standards for camp operations will be available in all Camp Information Packets. Please read the Camp Information Packets for details on our refund policy, inclement weather, cancellations, and other relevant camp information. Packets can be found on our website or by calling SUMMER CAMP GOALS Provide opportunities for campers to develop and improve on their leadership skills. Nurture and develop campers personal accomplishments and responsibilities. Educate campers on the importance of acceptance and tolerance. TASTE OF CAMP RECRUITMENT EVENTS New to summer camp? Visit us this spring to get a glimpse of what your summer camp experience will look like. Informational sessions, tours, and a sampling of camp crafts will be available. You will also have an opportunity to register for summer camp 2019, and a chance to enter your name for a FREE WEEK OF CAMP and other cool camp prizes. May 4, to 3 p.m. Camp Seven Hills Goodyear Olean Road (Rt 16), Holland, NY May 11, to 3 p.m. Camp Timbercrest Moore Rd., Randolph, NY TABLE OF CONTENTS Resident Camp Information...2 CAMP SEVEN HILLS GOODYEAR Camp Seven Hills Introduction... 3 Camp Seven Hills Schedule...4 Camp Seven Hills Programs for: Grades Grades Grades Friends and Family Event...12 Leadership Programs CAMP TIMBERCREST Camp Timbercrest Introduction...14 Camp Timbercrest Schedule Camp Timbercrest Programs for: Grades Grades Grades Friends and Family Event...20 Leadership Programs GSWNY Resident Camp Checklist....22

3 OUR RESIDENT CAMPS OPEN: JULY 7 TO AUGUST 9, 2019 CAMP HOURS ARE SUNDAYS AT 1 P.M. TO FRIDAYS AT 7 P.M. REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION Please register your girl online via gswny.org and click CAMP. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOUND ONLINE: Early Bird and More the Merrier Discounts Seasonal Employment Opportunities First-Rate Staff Information Sleeping Accommodations Bus Transportation Swim Lessons Ropes Challenge Courses CAMPERS THAT REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The Girl Scouts of Western New York wants to provide a positive summer camp experience to every girl. If your child requires special accommodations (transportation, diet, food restrictions, extra supervision, other, etc.) while at camp, please contact the Director of Camp Administration PRIOR to REGISTERING YOUR CHILD for camp at or summercamp@gswny.org to discuss the possible accommodations that could safely and reasonably be made for your child. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Girl Scouts of Western New York is dedicated to ensuring that all girls are able to attend camp. Financial assistance can now be requested with online camp applications! Please remember to provide/upload all required income verification documents. Funding for financial assistance is limited and early applications are encouraged. RESIDENT CAMP CARE PACKAGES Order your girl s care package as part of her camp registration. When ordering please include your girl s name, the camp she is attending and the session/ program. Your girl s care package will be delivered to her while she is at camp! Quantities are limited so order your camp care package early! ITEMS WILL INCLUDE: Stuffed Animal Journal with pen Camp Patch Water Bottle Drawstring bag And a few extra surprises! TOTAL $ 35 (includes tax) KEY BENEFITS OF GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP: Develop and cultivate girls self-identity, self-worth, selfesteem, and self-respect. Build girls of courage, confidence, and character by providing opportunities for girls to experience camp life on their own. Focus on the 3 keys to leadership: discover new skills within themselves, connect with others through team building and problem solving, and take action by making things better at camp and in their communities. Provide a safe environment that encourages leadership, imagination, and acceptance as well as a community where girls feel less at risk. 2

4 CAMP SEVEN HILLS GOODYEAR Camp Seven Hills is located in Holland, NY, and encompasses approximately 620 acres of woodland paths, sunny meadows, ponds, streams, and hills. The camp facilities includes a lake, pool, central dining hall, shower houses, cabin and platform tent units, a vast sports complex, horse stables and riding areas and a high- and low-ropes challenge course. At Camp Seven Hills girls in grades 1-12 will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, ropes challenge course program, horseback riding, and out-of-camp trips. This is the perfect resident camp setting for your girl(s) to meet and make new friends, learn more about her abilities and share an authentic summer camp experience with others. Many campers return summer after summer for that special something they say Camp Seven Hills provides. VISITING CAMP Family members, friends, and general visitors can meet the staff and tour the camp during our Seven Hills Open House or when girls are brought to camp on Sunday. OPEN HOUSE AT SEVEN HILLS GOODYEAR Monday, July 1, to 8 p.m. Tours of Camp Seven Hills will be ongoing throughout this evening. While at camp, you will get a firsthand look at our top-notch facilities. Spend the evening meeting our qualified staff and observing Camp Seven Hills in its summer operation. Stop by the Tuck Shop for a look at our new summer merchandise. Open House will be on the Goodyear side of camp only: Olean Road (Rt 16), Holland, NY BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is available to Camp Seven Hills for an additional fee of $50 per girl per week. The schedule is listed by time, place, and bus stop. Please note that any bus stop stated in this brochure may be cancelled due to an insufficient number of boarding passengers. In this instance, the bus fee will be refunded. Bus refunds will not be given for any other reason or circumstance. The bus schedule and additional transportation information can be found on gswny.org. Please note that the Seven Hills bus schedule consists of one bus stop location for Session 4 only (Sun., July 28 and Fri., Aug. 2, 2019.)

5 Dogs, Cats, Horses & Cows... Oh My! Camp Like a G.I.R.L CAMP SEVEN HILLS SCHEDULE Session 1 July 7-12 Session 2 July Session 3 July Gross-ology Session 4 July 28-August 2 It s My First Time Mini Session Letterboxing A Horse, Of Course Be Happy, Relax, and Namaste Session 5 August 4-9 Pony Pals Long Reins, Free Walk Secret Agent Super Sleuths Seven Hills Sisterhood Seven Hills Sorcery Sneak-a-Peek Mini Session My Camp Bucket List Camp Adventure Girl Climbing Masters Climb High at Sky High Seven Hills Firebenders GIRLS IN GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Cave Dwellers & Rafting Rascals (trip program) Crazy for Horses Drama Can be so Wickedly Fun in NYC Duct Tape Art Mud Warriors Night Owls with Lasertron On Belay Roller Coaster Mania Scuba Diving Explorers The Lazy Days of Summer The Seven Hills Amazing Race Underwater Robotics Primitive Archer Girl GIRLS IN GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019 GIRLS IN GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Riders Up! CIT CIT Riding Instructor GIRLS IN GRADES 9-12 IN FALL 2019 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGES JCIT All programs provide the general activities of camp such as swimming, hiking, camp songs, arts & crafts, cookouts, laughter, friends, and s mores. Activities may be weather dependent. 4

6 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019 It s My First Time Mini Session Session 2: July 14-17, 2019 Session 5: August 4-7, 2019 Fee: $245 per person Dogs, Cats, Horses & Cows Oh My! with day trip Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Fee: $385 per person Pony Pals Fee: $370 per person Gross-Ology Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Letterboxing It s a Real Life Camp Treasure Hunt! 5 Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Mini sessions run Sunday to Wednesday As a first-time camper, you ll spend four days and three nights enjoying of the very best that resident camp has to offer. Sleep in the one of our cool lodges at camp, while you swim, play games, make crafts, explore the forest, learn to make a fire, cook outside, and sample so many other fun parts of camp life. Don t forget to bring your best friend along with you! Girls, do you love animals and want to learn more about them? During this week you will tour the horse barn, spend time with the horses and speak to the riding director about what it takes to care for these beautiful animals. You will also learn about animal habitats, the plants they eat and how to follow their tracks. You will also take a day trip to Asha s Sanctuary to go behind-the-scenes with farm animals and learn how we can help them by our food choices. Don t forget swimming, arts & crafts, and lots of laughter is also included. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Daisy Tula s Story (Be Courageous and Strong) Brownie Pets If you are a girl who loves horses, this introductory program is for you! Spend the week learning the basic ins and outs of the horse program. You will get your first riding lesson, take a tour of the barn, meet the horses, and try grooming, feeding, mounting, dismounting, and tack care with these friendly, four-legged friends. Girls will have one introductory riding lesson and one guided horse ride. Girls must wear long pants and boots with 3/4-inch heel. Time to get a little messy with goo, slime, and a bit of mud as we dive into Gross-ology Experiments 101! Join us as we raise gross to an art form. Make concoctions like glow-in-the dark slime and gummy snacks! Are you brave enough to eat dirt?! Come to camp and earn the rank of a Triple G - Gross Goop Guru. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Daisy Clover s Petal (Use Recourses Resourses Wisely) Brownie Home Scientist Put your problem solving skills to the test as you spend this adventurous week searching for clues and solving riddles to find the treasures hidden throughout camp. Girls will practice the art of letterboxing by learning the basics, making stamps, thinking of clues, and creating a camp letterbox. Challenge your camp friends to see who can find the camp letterbox first. All of the other great aspects of camp are also included in this great creative week. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges - Daisy Rosie s Petal (Make the World a Better Place) Brownie Letterboxer

7 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Sneak-a-Peek Mini Session Session 4: July 28-31, 2019 Mini sessions run Sunday to Wednesday This program is for those who enjoy all the fun of camp, but would like to spend only a few days to check it out. In this session you can swim, play games, make crafts, explore the forest, learn to make a fire, cook outside, and making new friends. Fee: $245 per person Seven Hills Sisterhood Session 3: July 21-July 26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 In this program you and your friends make the choices that work for you. Select your favorite programs such as sports, outdoor skills, swimming, arts and crafts, and relaxation. 2 WEEKS! Camp Like a G.I.R.L. Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Fee: $560 per person These two weeks are dedicated to you: the G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader). Be an innovator and create really delicious meals cooked over a campfire and then share with your fellow camp mates in the Seven Hills Outdoor Cook-Off. Take the lead and guide your group through the trails of Seven Hills to find the perfect spot for your overnight camping experience. Be that risk-taker who tries new things and explores all that camp has to offer. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Junior - Camper, Simple Meals and Flowers Cadette New Cuisines, Trailblazing, Trees Seven Hills Sorcery Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Registration closes for July 15, 2019 The train to Camp Seven Hills' magic school is leaving! Head to the platform, and get on board! Once at camp join your fellow wizards as you make oozing potions, create your own house wardrobe, and play an exciting broomstick sports match. Who will win the Camp Seven Hills Wizard Cup? 6

8 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Secret Agent Super Sleuths with day trip Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Fee: $385 per person Camp Adventure Girl Calling all future CIA and FBI agents to Camp Seven Hills! Turn your unit into your very own Secret Super Sleuth Headquarters as you create secret codes to communicate with your secret agent pals. Put your skills to the test as you crack the code to the Camp Seven Hills Break-Out, then take a trip to the Buffalo Escape Room, where you can challenge your sleuthing skills in real time! Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Junior Detective Cadette Special Agent This is your chance to learn some serious outdoor skills and time-honored wilderness techniques like fire and shelter making, finding and purifying water, and identify plants for food, medicine, and utility. What is a solar still? Which way is north? Put your skills to the test. All this and other fun stuff at camp await you. Do you have what it takes to be a Camp Adventure Girl? Successful completion of this program will gain you membership into the Camp Adventure Club. Be Happy, Relax and Namaste Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Climbing Masters! Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Fee: $360 per person Come on, be happy, and join us for a week of camping and relaxation. Create your own Japa Mala bead strings used in ancient Japanese meditation, design thankful jars to share with others, learn, and practice the latest yoga poses, and with help from your yoga instructor, make a special Zen Garden. All of the necessary things for you to relax, have fun, and Namaste. Challenge yourself and master the elements of the Seven Hills Ropes Course. Test your skills on elements such as Islands in the Sky, Two-Line, Catwalk, Dangle Duo, Burma Bridge or Zip-Line. You can do all of this while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course element that they participate on. 7

9 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Climb High at Sky High with day trip Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Fee: $610 per person Spend two weeks challenging yourself and mastering 2 WEEKS! the elements of the Seven Hills Ropes Course, once your skills are mastered it s off to Sky High Adventure Park in Ellicottville, NY, for more fun and adventure. All of this while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course element that they participate on. Long Reins, Free Walk Registration closes June 26, 2019 Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Fee: $445 per person This program is open to riders at ALL LEVELS beginner to advanced. The emphasis will be on the basics of English riding and how to apply them to dressage. Lessons also include stable management, basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning the stalls, and feeding the horses. Lessons will be given based on ability and girls will perform a dressage presentation at the end of the camp week. Girls will also learn what a judge would be looking for in order to get the most points and what the different rules are in the sport. Campers will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). Girls participating in the two-week program will remain at camp the entire two weeks. A Horse, Of Course Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Fee: $690 per person This equestrian program includes all level of horseback 2 WEEKS! riding. Your lessons will focus on balance, seat equitation, control at a walk and trot (canter for more advanced riders), and horse management including basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning the stalls, and feeding the horses. At the end of your two weeks have a Mini Horse Show for family and friends and win prizes for showmanship and sportsmanship. Campers will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). Girls participating in the two-week program will remain at camp the entire two weeks. Seven Hills Firebenders Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Learn the ancient art of fire-making. Across the world, cultures have been practicing the art of fire for thousands of years and with that the creations of numerous time-honored techniques including, friction-fire (bow-drill method), the fire piston, flint/magnesium and steel, and more. Learn how to handle matches safely, plus gain a respect and reverence for the flames and heat they provide. Our outdoor professionals will teach all these skills and how to apply them in outdoor cooking with edible plants, and even a few other outdoor skills. 8

10 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Roller Coaster Mania with day trip Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Fee: $385 per person Use your imagination! This week is dedicated to being creative! Using a variety of supplies such as K nex Kits and natural materials, you can create your own mini dream roller coaster. You ll get the real experience in life-sized fun when you take a trip to Darien Lake for a behind-the-scenes look at how roller coasters work. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the park and feel the rush of roller coaster mania. Underwater Robotics Wouldn t it be cool to work with robots like your favorite ones from the movies? Well now you can. Spend this week learning the ins and outs of underwater robotics. Girls will work with engineering professionals while creating and handling robots underwater! Don t miss this one-of-a-kind program. Time will also be left for enjoying the splendors of camp. 9 The Lazy Days of Summer Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Fee: $560 per person The Seven Hills Amazing Race Mud Warriors Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Duct Tape Art Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Spend your time at Seven Hills lazing your days away 2 WEEKS! with friends. Sleep in late, lounge by the pool, or just catch up on one of your favorite books. In the evenings there are campfires to enjoy and sparkling stars to keep you company. #GirlScoutCampLife is what you make of it. The decision is yours during these relaxing weeks at camp. You have seen it on TV. Now it is your chance to do it at camp! Girls will test their teamwork to overcome and conquer challenges across six countries in camp. Road blocks might include climbing, shelter or raft building, archery, canoeing, tent pitching, fire building, outdoor cooking, kayaking, and more. It s non-stop adventure to the end! Successful completion of this program will gain you membership into the Camp Adventure Club. You and your fellow warriors will face off and compete in mental and physical challenges. Try your hand at a mud scavenger hunt, or a mud slip and slide, or maybe a mud obstacle course. The possibilities are endless! After a day of hard competition relax with a soothing mud bath or mud facial. All of the other great camp activities such as swimming, boating, outdoor cooking and more are also included. For girls with an artistic eye, this is the week and the place to create well, just about anything using duct tape. Use your imagination and creativity and make a purse or a wallet, or even jewelry. The possibilities are endless with just a little imagination and lots of duct tape! Cookouts, hiking, s mores, laughter, swimming and so much more are also included.

11 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Scuba Diving Explorers Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Registration closes June 3, 2019 Fee $635 per person Experience the underwater world through a mask, 2 WEEKS! snorkel, and breathing device. Professional scuba instructors from Dip N Dive will take you through every step necessary for you to obtain your Jr. Open Water Diver or your Open Water Diver scuba certification. Spend a week at camp training in our Seven Hills pool covering the first phase of your certification. Spend your second week completing the second phase: open water dive with overnight conducted at the Windmill Quarry, located in Fort Erie, Canada. When you surface, don t forget to leave time for all of the other great activities at Seven Hills. Participants must meet the basic swim requirements and health requirements set by Dip N Dive. If they do not, they will be placed in an alternate program at camp. (Basic swim consists of 200-yard swim, treading water for 10 minutes, and floating for 10 minutes, and swim underwater for 50 feet with one breath.) All participants are must attend a scuba orientation on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Girl Scout Service Center. This is considered the first class of the program. If there is a scheduling conflict please contact Janet DePetrillo, Director of Camp Administration, at Drama Can Be So Wickedly Fun in NYC Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Registration closes April 1, 2019 Fee: $505 per person Add glitter and elbow grease to become a rising star. Learn some of the ins and outs of the theatre maybe try your hand at set design, makeup, designing costumes, and more. Spend Tuesday and Wednesday of this special week traveling to NYC to see the Broadway production of Wicked and partake in a Disney Broadway Classroom with professionals from the cast of Wicked. You will recreate a true Broadway rehearsal taken right from a scene of the famous musical. Time will be left to visit NBC Studios, and GSUSA headquarters, along with a little shopping. Registration for the program closes April 1, Don t miss out on this great program - Sign up now and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Girls and parents must attend a pre-trip orientation meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Buffalo & Rochester Girl Scout Service Centers. Night Owls with Lasertron Sleep-in Fee: $405 per person Are you ready to experience nature s nightlife at Camp Seven Hills? Prowl around our trails at night, search the sky for a shooting star, have a glow-in-the-dark party with games, plan a kitchen raid, and shop in the Tuck Shop, all at night. You will also head out to Lasertron for a laser tag sleep-in. Stay up all night playing laser tag and games along with pizza and pop. After a hard night of play, sleep late the next morning with time to enjoy your favorite camp activities in the afternoon. Girls must be at least 46 inches tall in order to participate at Lasertron. 10

12 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Riders Up! Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Fee: $445 per person This program is open to riders with skills at ALL LEVELS beginner through advanced. The emphasis throughout the week will be on the rider s position, how to control your horse, and learning about dressage. Stable management will also be taught including basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning the stalls, and feeding the horses. The girls will also learn what a judge would be looking for in order to get the most points and what the different rules are in the sport. Girls will receive lessons based on their riding ability and will perform a small horse presentation at the end of the camp week. Campers will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). Crazy for Horses Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Fee: $690 per person On Belay Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Fee: $360 per person Cave Dwellers & Rafting Rascals Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Registration Closes July 1, 2019 Fee: $405 per person Limit: 10 participants This equestrian program includes all levels of horseback 2 WEEKS! riding. Lessons will focus on balance, seat equitation, control at a walk and trot (canter for more advanced riders), and horse management including basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning of the stalls, and feeding of the horses. At the end of their two weeks, girls will have a Mini Horse Show for family and friends, and win prizes for showmanship and sportsmanship. Campers will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). Girls, this is your opportunity to master your balancing and maneuvering capabilities on the Seven Hills ropes course. Challenge yourself and conquer your fears as you try elements such as Islands in the Sky, Centipede, Burma Bridge, Two-Line, Catwalk, Dangle Duo or Zip-Line. How far you push yourself is up to you, but it s the experience that matters. You can do all of this while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course element that they complete. Back by popular demand, this program will provide you with the familiar adventures of caving/spelunking and whitewater rafting! Spend time out at Laurel Caverns Park in Farmington, PA, caving, rappelling and spelunking, then it is off to Ohiopyle State Park for adventurous whitewater rafting, hiking, exploring and camping. At the evening campouts, you will prepare dinners and share loads of laughs with friends under Pennsylvania s beautiful starlit skies. Some of the Seven Hills favorites (swimming, songs, campfires, and fun) are also included in this fantastic trip program. Girls will receive a special Girl Scout patch for completing the caving portion of this trip. Girls receive training prior to caving/rappelling & rafting. Parent consent letter and release forms will be sent to parents/ guardians at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp program. 11

13 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 My Camp Bucket List Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Fee: $645 per person Girls, this is your chance to pack in all of the epic things on your camp bucket list: Take a horseback ride Go swimming Have a movie night with popcorn, of course Stay up late and play glow-in-the-dark games Have a blazing campfire with s mores, do a kitchen raid, and sleep in late into the morning Go to the Escape Room and go bowling Pick fresh berries at a local farm and make your very own fruit pies or cobbler to share with your camp friends 2 WEEKS! PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 9-12 IN FALL 2019 Primitive Archer Girl Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Fee $350 per person The program is only for girls ages 14 and up Connect with trees and your inner archer. Starting from scratch, raw materials, and girl power, you ll make your own wooden self-bow through traditional woodworking. You ll be instructed on the wisdom and knowledge of traditional bow crafting, how to use basic hand tools, cordage twisting for bow strings, ancient fire-bending techniques to straighten arrows and fletching with real feathers. You will, of course, have the chance to test out your handiwork with target practice in the woods and on the fields to round out this amazing experience. FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVENT AT CAMP SEVEN HILLS Camp Seven Hills Family Camp Weekend July 19-21, 2019 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE FREE $60 per person (2 nights) $30 per person (1 night) $20 per person (Saturday during the day only) Minimum Capacity: 30 Make it a family affair at Camp Seven Hills. During your day enjoy swimming, boating, horseback riding, crafts, games, archery, or hiking the forest trails. Spend the evening around the campfire toasting marshmallows and chatting with family and friends. The possibilities are endless. Open to all girls and their families. Arrival time is Friday at 8 p.m. and departure is Sunday at 9 a.m. Families will be placed in platform or cabin tent units only. Each sleeping tent sleeps four to five people. A family of six or more will be placed in two (2) sleeping tents. Horseback riding is on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee of $10 per person. Riders must be able to ride without assistance. Riders must be at least 6 years old or older. 12

14 LEAD LIKE A GIRL: LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGE WEEKS! Junior CIT Sessions 4-5: July 28 Aug. 9, 2019 Fee: $530 per person For girls ages 13 & 14 4 WEEKS! CIT: Counselor In Training Sessions 1-4: July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 Registration closes June 1, 2019 Fee: $635 per person For girls years old Begin training to become a camp counselor. Junior Counselors in Training (JCITs) learn the fundamentals of leadership, camp management, childcare, and the safety and risk management aspects of running a camp program. A participant must demonstrate appropriate maturity for her age, have leadership potential, a positive attitude, and be able to work well with others. Junior CITs can access all of the basic camp programs, (e.g., swimming, exploring nature, arts & crafts, and relaxing around campfires.) This is a two-week program, but girls go home over the weekend. No application, interview, or references required. This four-week course will concentrate on the fundamentals of the Girl Scout Camping program, counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem, and provide skills that are necessary when working with younger campers. Participants will plan and assist with the supervision of activities, as well as assist with instruction supervised by senior staff. The CIT program is a recognized training program throughout the country and is a recommended prerequisite for summer camp employment. CITs will receive certification in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins upon successful completion of this program. Prospective CITs will receive an additional application packet that must be completed prior to the start of the program. Girls that complete the full CIT program will be invited back the last week of camp as a Camp Seven Hills Intern. 4 WEEKS! CIT/Riding Instructor Sessions 1-4: July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 Registration closes June 1, 2019 Fee: $635 per person For girls years old For questions on riding ability, please contact GSWNY s Director of Camp Administration at , or summercamp@gswny.org This four-week riding program is for girls who wish to teach riding at the camp level. Concentration will include extended riding and teaching skill training, as well as counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem and ways to work with younger campers. Riding Counselors in Training (RCIT) will receive certification in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins after successful completion of this program. You must be at the intermediate to advanced levels of riding for this program. RCITs will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). Prospective RCITs receive an additional application packet that must be completed prior to the start of your RCIT program. Girls that complete the full RCIT program will be invited back the last week of camp as a Camp Seven Hills Intern. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR FUTURE SUMMER CAMP STAFF POSITIONS. 13

15 CAMP TIMBERCREST Camp Timbercrest is located on 900 beautiful acres of the Allegheny forest in Randolph, NY. The camp facilities includes a 31-acre lake, numerous hiking and horseback riding trails, a central dining hall, shower house, cabin and platform tent units, and horse stables. Camp Timbercrest is the perfect setting for girls in grades 1-12 to experience a great traditional summer camp program. Girls will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, sailing, kayaking, arts & crafts, archery, and horseback riding. While at Camp Timbercrest your girl(s) will be able to meet and make new friends, learn more about her abilities and share the joy of summer with others. OPEN HOUSE AT TIMBERCREST Take tours of Timbercrest and get a firsthand look at our top-notch facilities. Spend the evening meeting our qualified staff and observing camp in its summer operation. Stop by the Tuck Shop for a look at our new summer merchandise. Open House will be at Camp Timbercrest: Moore Rd., Randolph, NY VISITING CAMP Family members, friends, and general visitors can meet the staff and tour the camp during our Timbercrest Open House or when girls are brought to camp on Sunday. BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is available to Camp Timbercrest for an additional fee of $50 per girl per week. The schedule is listed by time, place and bus stop. Please note that any bus stop stated in this brochure may be cancelled due to an insufficient number of boarding passengers. In this instance, the bus fee will be refunded. Bus refunds will not be given for any other reason or circumstance. Bus schedules and additional transportation information can be found on gswny.org. Sunday, June 30, to 3 p.m. 14

16 2019 CAMP TIMBERCREST SCHEDULE Daisies & Brownies Can Camp Like A G.I.R.L. Ready, Set, Go Camping Mini Session My Favorite Pony Be Brave & Bold Pastry Chefs Canoeing the Alleghany Reservoir (grades 7-12) Session 1 July 7-12 Session 2 July Session 3 July Session 4 July 28-August 2 Session 5 August 4-9 Razzle, Dazzle & Sculpt Ready to Ride Timbercrest Firebenders Wizard Camp Who Stole the Chocolate Chip Cookies? Imagine and K'Nex Just My Backpack, My Pony, and Me The Great Cupcake Challenge Tent, Trail, 'N Kayak (grades 4-6) Timbercrest Fashionistas Timbercrest Mud Challengers Timbercrest at Night CIT CIT Riding Instructor JCIT GIRLS IN GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019 GIRLS IN GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 GIRLS IN GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 TIMBERCREST TRIP PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGES All programs provide the general activities of camp such as swimming, hiking, camp songs, arts & crafts, cookouts, laughter, friends, and s mores. Activities may be weather dependent. 15

17 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019 Ready, Set, Go Camping Mini Session Session 3: July 21-24, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Fee: $245 per person Daisies & Brownies Can Camp Like a G.I.R.L. Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Session 4: July 28 Aug. 2, 2019 Mini sessions run Sunday to Wednesday Girls, this is your chance to experience the wonders of summer camp. Spend a few, fun days at Camp Timbercrest and enjoy swimming, games, arts and crafts, cookouts, and other great samples of camp life. Don t forget to bring your best friend along with you. Spend this week trying a little bit of everything at Camp Timbercrest. Activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, creating your own campfire, learning a new outdoor skill, taking an adventurous hike, cooking outdoors coupled with s mores, and lots of friends makes this an awesome week! Girls will earn requirements towards the Daisy/Brownie Hiker and Outdoor Adventure Badges. My Favorite Pony Session 4: July 28 Aug 2, 2019 Fee: $370 per person This introductory program will help girls get to know the basic ins and outs of the horse program. Girls will get their first introductory horse lesson, take a tour of the barn, meet the horses, and start from the ground up with proper grooming, feeding, mounting, dismounting, and tack care. Girls will have one introductory horse lesson and one guided horse ride. Girls must wear long pants and boots with 3/4-inch heel. PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Razzle, Dazzle & Sculpt Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 What is or isn't considered "art?" What do you consider art? Work with the natural wonders of clay to sculpt and glaze your perfect pottery piece. Get psychedelic with a crafting classic: tie dyeing, or make beautiful jewelry such as bracelets, pins or hair accessories that will dazzle your family and friends. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout Badges: Junior Jeweler Cadette- Book Artist Be Brave and Bold Session 4: July 28 August 2, 2019 Learn the fundamentals of archery and precise target shooting. Make your own bow and arrow, cook over an open fire, build a shelter, discover the wonders of tracking, and, of course, join your sister archers in the Timbercrest Brave Archery Tournament. 16

18 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Pastry Chefs Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Timbercrest Firebenders Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Just a spoonful of sugar, a big dash of friendship, and a cup of laughter are the perfect ingredients for a delicious week at camp. Learn the basics of baking as you prepare yummy snacks and desserts. Decorate cupcakes you make from scratch, indulge in chocolate fondue, and make your own special creation for the entire camp to see and taste. Create you very own pastry cookbook that you can take home and use with family and friends. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout Badges: Junior Simple Meals Cadette - New Cuisines Here s your chance to learn and/or fine tune your outdoor skills. Outdoor professionals will work with and teach you different methods of fire building, outdoor cooking with edible plants, and shelter building. Identify things in nature, take a hike and learn to use a compass and map. Apply your skills and work as a team in the great outdoors. Wizard Camp Sessions 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Welcome to a week of wizardry and adventures! Make oozing and exploding potions, discover helpful plants, and try some magic defense techniques. Spend time conquering your fears with your friends as you play broomstick sports and compete in the Camp Wizard Cup. Ready to Ride Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Fee: $445 per person Experience the new up-and-coming sport in horse showing, Western Dressage. Learn the basics of Western riding techniques and what a dressage judge would be looking for during your dressage ride. Trail rides and barn management including basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning the stalls, and feeding the horses are also an important in this program. Lessons will be given based on ability and girls will complete their very first dressage at the end of the camp week. Campers will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). 17

19 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019 Who Stole the Chocolate Chip Cookies? Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Someone has stolen the Camp Timbercrest chocolate chip cookies and recipe. Spend your week analyzing fingerprints, taking DNA samples, and researching hair samples. Think you can figure out who the culprit is? You will have a chance to display your burden of proof during the Camp Timbercrest Stolen Chocolate Chip Cookie Trial. Girls will work on requirements towards the following Girl Scout badge: Juniors Detective Cadettes Special Agent Tent, Trail, N Kayak Fee: $450 per person Discover and explore the natural splendors of camp. Professionals from Adventures in Fitness will spend three days and two nights teaching you the basics of backpacking and kayaking, compassing, knot-tying, building safe fires, outdoor cooking and low-impact camping. You will also learn how to develop an itinerary, pack your backpack and hike and camp out under beautiful starlit skies at Allegany State Park. You will learn the basics needed to prepare yourself for future wilderness trips of Camp Timbercrest. All the other wonderful activities of camp are also included. PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Imagine and K'Nex with day trip Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Fee: $385 per person Use your imagination! Create fun craft projects using a variety of supplies such as K nex Kits and natural materials. Create miniature theme park activities or water slides to show off to your friends. You will also get to see your creative park creations come to life when you take a trip to Splash Lagoon with your fellow Imagine and Connect friends and get a behindthe-scenes tour of how things operate. There will be plenty of time left to spend in the park, too. All this and the other great camp activities are included. Girls will earn requirements towards the Think Like An Engineer Journey. The Great Cupcake Challenge Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Registration closes July 8, 2019 Calling all aspiring bakers! If you enjoy baking and want to learn more, this program is for you. Spend your week spicing it up in the kitchen at Camp Timbercrest. Girls will work with our head cook preparing a variety of different cupcakes and desserts. At the end of the week, compete in the Timbercrest Cupcake Challenge as you display your cupcake creation for your fellow campmates to try and vote on. Will you be crowned the next winner of the Timbercrest Cupcake Challenge? 18

20 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Timbercrest Fashionistas Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Fee: $400 per person Calling all budding fashion designers! Spend your week learning the "ins and outs" of fashion design. Find out what is considered today s fashion look. Turn your drab jeans or T-shirt into something dazzling, or create a new and funky jean purse. Specialists from Fashion Lab NY will help you bring your creations to life and share with you the steps to starting your own design company. There will still be time left over to enjoy all of the wonders of Camp Timbercrest. Timbercrest Mud Challengers Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Session 5: August 4-10, 2019 Timbercrest at Night with day trip Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 Fee: $385 per person Canoeing the Alleghany Reservoir Sessions 4-5: July 28-Aug. 9, 2019 Fee: $650 per person You and your fellow warriors will face off and compete in mental and physical challenges. Try your hand at a mud scavenger hunt, or a mud slip and slide, or maybe a mud soccer game, or even mud painting and sculpting. The possibilities are endless! After a day of hard competition relax with a soothing mud bath or mud facial. Do you like staying up late? Experience the Timbercrest nightlife. Hike the trails by flashlight, watch for shooting stars and play glow-in-the-dark games, or maybe go on a kitchen raid, and a little shopping at the trading post. You will also take a trip to Jamestown Bowling Company for bowling, and pizza. After a hard night of playing, sleep late into the morning and enjoy some of your favorite camp activities in the afternoon. Spend eight glorious days and seven exhilarating 2 WEEKS! nights discovering the wonderful sites of the Allegany Reservoir as it takes you through the state park and the national forest. Professional guides from Adventures in Fitness will start your trip at Webs Ferry in Allegany State Park and end your journey in Tionesta, PA. Paddle with friends, pitch tents, and share stores around the campfire at night. Girls will receive instruction in fundamentals of canoeing prior to trip departure. Girls must be in good physical condition and also meet the basic swim requirement. If girls do not meet the basic swim requirement they will be placed in an alternative camp program. (Basic swim consists of the front crawl and back crawl, as well as treading water for five minutes.) Girls and parents must attend a pre-trip orientation meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Buffalo/Rochester Girl Scout Service Centers. 19

21 PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019 Just My Backpack, My Pony, and Me Sessions 2: July 14-19, 2019 Fee: $445 per person THIS PROGRAM IS FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED RIDER (Intermediate to advanced only.) What a better way to spend a week than at Timbercrest putting your horse skills to the test? Spend time exploring the trails at camp as you prepare for a more challenging adventure off the property. Girls will spend 2 days and 1 night navigating the trails of Pine Hill State Forest, located in Randolph, NY. During the day girls will take exciting trail rides along Pine Loop, Hooks Trail, Frog s Run, Creekside, Zig Zag, and more while at night they will hitch up their horses, pitch tents, cook over an open fire, and share s mores, laughter and fun with their friends. All of the other fun activities of Camp Timbercrest are also part of this great program. This program is not intended for the beginner rider. Girls must be at an intermediate or advanced level of horseback riding in order to participate in this program Please note that if girls do not meet the required level of horseback riding for this program they will be placed in a general horse program. FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVENT AT CAMP TIMBERCREST Camp Timbercrest Family Camp Weekend July 12-14, 2019 CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE FREE $60 per person (2 nights) $30 per person (1 night) $20 per person (Saturday during the day only) Minimum Capacity: 30 Make it a family affair at Camp Timbercrest. During your day enjoy swimming, boating, horse riding, arts and crafts, archery, or leisurely walks. Then spend the evening around the campfire toasting marshmallows and chatting with family and friends. The possibilities are endless. Open to all girls and their families. Arrival time is Friday at 8 p.m. and departure is Sunday at 9 a.m. Families will be placed in platform or cabin tent units only. Each sleeping tent sleeps four to five people. A family of six or more will be placed in two (2) sleeping tents. Horseback riding is on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee of $10 per person Riders must be able to ride without assistance. Riders must be at least 6 years old or older. 20

22 LEAD LIKE A GIRL: LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGE WEEKS! Junior CIT Sessions 4-5: July 28 Aug. 9, 2019 Fee: $530 per person For girls ages 13 & 14 4 WEEKS! CIT: Counselor In Training Sessions 1-4: July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 Registration closes June 1, 2019 Fee: $635 per person For girls years old Begin training to become a camp counselor. Junior Counselors in Training (JCITs) learn the fundamentals of leadership, camp management, childcare, and the safety and risk management aspects of running a camp program. A participant must demonstrate appropriate maturity for her age, have leadership potential, a positive attitude, and be able to work well with others. Junior CITs can access all of the basic camp programs, (e.g., swimming, exploring nature, arts & crafts, and relaxing around campfires.) This is a two-week program, but girls go home over the weekend. No application, interview, or references required. This four-week course will concentrate on the fundamentals of the Girl Scout Camping program, counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem, and provide skills that are necessary when working with younger campers. Participants will plan and assist with the supervision of activities, as well as assist with instruction supervised by senior staff. The CIT program is a recognized training program throughout the country and is a recommended prerequisite for summer camp employment. CITs will receive certification in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins upon successful completion of this program. Prospective CITs will receive an additional application packet that must be completed prior to the start of the program. Girls that complete the full CIT program will be invited back the last week of camp as a Camp Timbercrest Intern. 4 WEEKS! CIT/Riding Instructor Sessions 1-4: July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 Registration closes June 1, 2019 Fee: $635 per person For girls years old For questions on riding ability, please contact GSWNY s Director of Camp Administration at , or summercamp@gswny.org This four-week riding program is for girls who wish to teach riding at the camp level. Concentration will include extended riding and teaching skill training, as well as counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem and ways to work with younger campers. Riding Counselors in Training (RCIT) will receive certification in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins after successful completion of this program. You must be at the intermediate to advanced levels of riding for this program. RCITs will earn the horse patch with rider level(s). Prospective RCITs receive an additional application packet that must be completed prior to the start of your RCIT program. Girls that complete the full RCIT program will be invited back the last week of camp as a Camp Timbercrest Intern. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR FUTURE SUMMER CAMP STAFF POSITIONS. 21

23 GSWNY RESIDENT CAMP CHECKLIST CAMP REGISTRATION Start camp registration at gswny.org Camp registration form done on CampDoc.com Check drop off times for camp (and bus times, if applicable) in Camp Information Packet Payment or camp deposit ($25 per session) attached or payment online if using CampDoc.com Review Camp Information Packet online at gswny.org FINANCIAL AID REQUEST Request financial aid on CampDoc.com THE WEEK BEFORE CAMP Review camp information packet on gswny.org Check drop off times for camp in Camp Information Packet and bus times, if applicable Review camp packing list in the Camp Information Packet attached or online if using CampDoc.com Remember to register for GSWNY Summer Camps by visiting gswny.org! HEALTH AND PARENT FORMS ON CAMPDOC.COM Health forms Parent info, emergency contacts, and insurance Diet and activity, health history, allergies Authorization/pick-up form Any other medical/parent forms Immunizations - parent scans and uploads to CampDoc.com Medications form to be filled out by physician then parent uploads to CampDoc.com Medical exam form from physician uploads to CampDoc.com CAMP PAYMENTS Camp balances are due no later than two weeks prior to the start of camp Payment can be made online on CampDoc.com, by mail, or in person at any council office 22

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