OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS!

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1 2017 DAY CAMPS No Girl Scout experience needed! OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Financial assistance is available! OVERNIGHT CAMPS Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp.

2 FRIENDSHIP FUN NEW SKILLS SUPPORT CONFIDENCE SUMMER CAMP 101 Join us for an open-house style event to meet camp staff, ask questions, see a slideshow of camp facilities and programs and learn about all the fun your camper will have this summer! Presentations will begin every 30 minutes. Bend: December 3, p.m. Bend Service Center 908 NE 4th Street #101, Bend, OR Eugene: December 3, p.m. March 18, p.m. Irving Grange 1011 Irvington Dr., Eugene, OR Medford: December 3, p.m. Medford Service Center 2001 N Keene Way Dr., Medford, OR Portland: December 3, p.m. March 18, p.m. Portland Service Center 9620 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR 97219

3 I love fall. This may seem unexpected coming from a summer camp manager, but it s true. I love fall because it reminds me of being a little girl, not unlike your girl, anxiously awaiting the new summer camp guide in our mailbox. I eagerly marked up the pages, highlighting each camp I wanted to attend before my mom and I narrowed it down to that perfect choice. Whether camping on my own, with a friend, or as a family, I was so eager because to me, going to Girl Scout camp each summer felt like going home. We want to provide that same feeling for your girl next summer. Girl Scout camp provides a safe environment where, guided by highly-qualified staff and volunteers, your girl will make new friends and find leadership opportunities based in the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts dedication to progression in outdoor programming means that your girl will practice age-appropriate skills and gain the experience she needs to feel confident taking the next step in her outdoor journey. No matter what her level of experience, comfort or knowledge is now, we invite your girl to join us! Not quite ready for an overnight? Try one of over 20 volunteer-led day camps! Not ready for an overnight alone or for an entire week? Explore the option of a four day classic overnight camp, or go together to one of our friends and family camps offered at each site. Is she ready for a challenge? Discover what the multi-week leadership programs are all about! No matter the program, your girl will come home with new friends, bolstered confidence, leadership and outdoor skills and a lifetime of memories that you made possible all by giving her the gift of summer camp. We want the experience of camp to be possible for everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available for some day camps and all overnight camps explore your options today! For more information see the financial assistance section of How to Register on page 26. To learn more about our summer camp programs I invite you to attend one of our Summer Camp 101 sessions (see information to the left), overnight camp open houses (see camp-specific information on pages 12, 16 or 20), or to contact me directly at aroberts@girlscoutsosw.org or (800) ext Yours in Girl Scouting, Allie Roberts Outdoor Program Manager 2

4 CAMP PROGRESSION CHART Which camp experience is right for your camper? Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington s summer camp programs are designed to help girls experience continual learning and growth outdoors. This chart will help you visualize your girls development through her outdoor experiences, and help you and your girl choose the best place for her to start! No matter which experience you choose, your girl will have fun, build skills, meet new friends and make memories of a lifetime! FAMILY DAY AT OVERNIGHT CAMP THIS CAMP IS FOR: Grades K 12 (boys, too!) and adults LENGTH: 1 AT THIS CAMP: See overnight camp properties and meet the staff. GIRL EXPERIENCE: See where you would sleep at overnight camp, meet the counselors and try a few different camp activities! ADULT EXPERIENCE: Tour the camp property and meet the camp staff to get your questions answered! CAMP DATES AND MORE INFORMATION: Date varies by location. See page 13 for Arrowhead, page 17 for Cleawox, and page 21 for Whispering Winds. DAY CAMP THIS CAMP IS FOR: Grades K 12 (varies by camp) and adult volunteers AVERAGE LENGTH: 5 AT THIS CAMP: Camp activities vary by camp and some have an optional overnight for grades 4 and older. Camps are volunteer-run. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Learn and practice outdoor skills, leadership skills, crafts, games, songs and more! ADULT EXPERIENCE: Day camps are volunteer run, and are always looking for more help. Volunteer with your girl! CAMP DATES AND MORE INFORMATION: See page 8 for more information. FRIENDS & FAMILY CAMPS THIS CAMP IS FOR: Grades K 12 and adults AVERAGE LENGTH: 3 2 AT THIS CAMP: Participate in overnight camp together! Try swimming, paddling on the lake, crafts, games, outdoor cooking, songs and more. Participate as a troop or family group. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Get a feel for overnight camp with your friends or family by your side. ADULT EXPERIENCE: Experience overnight camp with your girl. CAMP DATES AND MORE INFORMATION: Camp options vary by location. See page 13 for Arrowhead, page 17 for Cleawox, and page 21 for Whispering Winds. DAY CAMPS 3

5 4-DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP THIS CAMP IS FOR: Grades 1 12 AVERAGE LENGTH: 4 AT THIS CAMP: Take part in swimming, paddling on the lake, crafts, games, outdoor cooking, songs and more. 3 GIRL EXPERIENCE: Experience camp on your own! Sleep in cabins with 3 7 other girls similar in age. CAMP DATES AND MORE INFORMATION: Dates vary by location. See page 13 for Arrowhead, page 17 for Cleawox, and page 21 for Whispering Winds. 6-DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP THIS CAMP IS FOR: Grades 1 12 AVERAGE LENGTH: 6 AT THIS CAMP: Try a traditional camp experience at classic camp or go on an expedition with a specialty. Are you interested in horses? We have programs available for all levels of experience (grades 4 12)! GIRL EXPERIENCE: Experience camp on your own for a longer week! Sleep in cabins with 3 7 other girls similar in age. CAMP DATES AND MORE INFORMATION: Dates vary by location. See page 13 for Arrowhead, page 17 for Cleawox, and page 21 for Whispering Winds. 5 LEADERSHIP CAMP THIS CAMP IS FOR: Grades 9 12 AVERAGE LENGTH: Length varies by program. AT THIS CAMP: You will help lead activities for younger girl groups at camp. These programs help develop skills and offer experience needed to be a camp counselor. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Explore your leadership skills and style while you practice working directly with campers and staff. CAMP OPTIONS: Counselor-in-Training Wrangler-in-Training Junior Counselor CAMP DATES AND MORE INFORMATION: Dates vary by location. See page 23 for options at each camp. Want to try a leadership role at day camp? Contact day camps directly for details. ADULT EXPERIENCE FOR GIRL-ONLY OVERNIGHT CAMPS: During drop-off, you can accompany your camper to her sleeping unit to help her get settled. On pick-up day, your camper will become your tour guide and show you all her favorite parts of camp! OVERNIGHT CAMPS 4

6 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This guide has been designed to help you learn about the skills, fun and adventure waiting for your girl at Girl Scout summer camps! There are so many camps and activities available, we recommend exploring them all. Sit down with your camper and help her choose her summer adventure together! WHERE TO GO TO CAMP? Each camp offers unique locations and activities explore them all to find the camp that s just right for your girl. CAMP ARROWHEAD CAMP WHISPERING WINDS CAMP CLEAWOX Learn more about day or overnight camps: Day Camps (page 7) Overnight Camps (page 9) Camp Arrowhead Stevenson, WA (page 11) Camp Cleawox Florence, OR (page 15) DAY CAMPS KEY: 1 2 CAMPS 3 5 CAMPS 6 CAMPS Camp Whispering Winds Philomath, OR (page 19) A note on overnight camp pricing: GSOSW overnight camps use tiered pricing to keep camp affordable for all families, while also expressing the true cost of camp. Tiered prices are listed with each overnight camp session description as tier one/tier two/tier three (ex. $325/275/225). See payment section of How to Register on page 25 for details. 5

7 WHICH PROGRAM TYPE IS THE BEST FIT? Day Camp Choose from more than 20 volunteer-run camps located throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each day camp has its own program and culture, all while sharing a quality Girl Scout experience. Friends and Family Overnight Experience classic overnight camp as a troop or family group. Classic Overnight Our traditional overnight camp experience! During each session campers will try a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more. Specialty Overnight Girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience, in addition to our classic camp activities! Is your girl interested in horses? Consider a horse camp at Camp Whispering Winds! Leadership Overnight Girls get to practice working directly with campers and staff as they learn to plan and facilitate activities, assess campers needs, and develop leadership and outdoor skills. Available only for girls entering grades 9 12 in fall Unsure about which program type would be best? Check out our Camp Progression Chart on the previous pages to help you and your girl decide! WHEN TO BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE? A variety of camp options are offered all summer long, ensuring your camper can get in on the fun no matter what her summer schedule looks like! See "Day Camp: Dates" on page 8 and "Overnight Camp: Overview of Dates" on page 10. DONE! NOW YOU RE READY TO REGISTER! Day Camp: Visit girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp on March 1, 2017 to find specific day camp registration information. Overnight Camp: Go to girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp to register beginning December 6, 2016! For additional registration information, see page 25.? QUESTIONS? Take a look at Frequently Asked Questions on page 27. Still have questions? activities@girlscoutsosw.org. We re here to help! 6

8 DAY CAMP: INTRODUCTION There are more than 20 Girl Scout day camps across Oregon and Southwest Washington! These camps are planned and run by volunteers from the Girl Scout community. Each day camp has its own program and culture, all while sharing a quality Girl Scout experience. From outdoor cooking and crafts to archery and outdoor skills, there is something for every girl! Day camps typically run for four or five days, with some camps offering an optional overnight for girls entering grades 4 and up. GROW: Learn new skills, explore new subjects, and make new friends! Many camps offer an optional overnight once during the week. LEAD: Girls entering grades 6 and up will have the opportunity to earn leadership awards such as Leader in Action (LiA), Program Aide (PA), and even Counselor-in-Training (CIT). Check with the day camp your girl is interested in for more details about leadership programs. VOLUNTEER: Our day camps are run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Every camp needs volunteers to lead units, teach specialized skills, help with logistics the list goes on! Many camps can offer reduced fees for the campers of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the leadership of the camp you and your camper would like to attend. For information regarding day camp registration, volunteering, and financial assistance, please visit girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp on March 1, Use Cookie/Nut Credit to pay for camp. Contact Day Camps directly for details. 7 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp

9 DAY CAMP: DATES JUNE JUNE Segonku Camas, WA JUNE Aloha Mountaindale Troopers (AMT) North Plains, OR OhDaKa Rhododendron, OR Wil-Lo-Linn Wilsonville, OR JULY JULY Mountaindale East North Plains, OR JULY Mountaindale West North Plains, OR Funshine Eugene, OR JULY Benton County Corvallis, OR Frog Hollow Champoeg State Park, OR Julianna Battle Ground, WA Mountaindale North North Plains, OR AUGUST JULY 31 AUGUST 4 Linn County Lebanon, OR West of Willamette (WoW) North Plains, OR AUGUST 7 11 Daylaitybergyamacaminadan McMinnville, OR Rainbow Valley North Plains, OR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED: Bay Area Camp Explore Coos Bay, OR Clackawaukie Milwaukie, OR Currie Twilight Camas, WA Florence Twilight Florence, OR Klamath Falls Day Camp Klamath Falls, OR ScOUTside Eugene, OR Trillium Valley Portland, OR Transportation to camp is available for camps with this symbol. Contact daycamp@girlscoutsosw.org for full details. Visit girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp on March 1, 2017 for additional dates. 8

10 OVERNIGHT CAMP: INTRODUCTION Each of GSOSW s overnight camps is located in a unique geographic region providing opportunities for camp-specific activities. No matter which camp location your girl chooses, all overnight camp sessions provide programming that allows your girl to focus on building skills and confidence in her areas of interest, while enjoying all that camp has to offer. While climbing the rock wall, she may be overcoming a fear and stepping out of her comfort zone. While her counselor teaches her how to make a friendship bracelet, she is learning how to be a positive role model and good leader. While she is participating in all the fun activities that might otherwise be out of reach in her everyday life, camp will provide her with a place all her own to gain the skills, confidence and growth experience you are hoping for. Find her adventure today! FRIENDS & FAMILY CAMP SCHEDULE OPEN HOUSE FAMILY DAY AT OVERNIGHT CAMP SHE AND ME ME AND MY GUY FAMILY CAMP CORE CAMP See table to the right for key. JUNE 24 JULY 1 JUL 9 14 JUL AUG NEW CAMP LOGOS! Girls voted and we have the results! During the 2016 summer camp season, campers voted on which logo best shows the spirit of the overnight camp they love. These new logos are available on t-shirts at camp Trading Posts this year. Early bird special! Register by January 16, 2017 and receive a free t-shirt with the new logo for your camp. See the back of the brochure for details and t-shirt examples. 9

11 OVERNIGHT CAMP: OVERVIEW OF DATES 7/2 7/7 7/9 7/14 7/16 7/21 7/23 7/28 7/30 8/4 8/6 8/11 8/13 8/18 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 1 3 CLASSIC CAMP CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 CLASSIC CAMP WATERFALL WONDERS OCEAN EXPLORERS POTTERY HORSE CAMP CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 CLASSIC CAMP LLAMA LADIES EXPLORE THE GORGE H2OUTDOORS RIDE THE COAST KAYAKING POTTERY BACKPACKING HORSE CAMP KEY CAMP ARROWHEAD CAMP CLEAWOX CAMP WHISPERING WINDS Please note: three or four day camps fall within the week listed, but do not occur for the full week. Find exact dates for Arrowhead on page 13, Cleawox on page 17, and Whispering Winds on page 21. Looking for leadership camps? Check out page 23 for dates and other information. 10

12 CAMP EAT The sun is rising over Wind Mountain and it s time to start the day! Girls will explore, discover and create at Camp Arrowhead in the scenic Columbia River Gorge near Home Lake (home to western pond turtles!). Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Your camper can canoe on the lake, sit by the pool or take a short hike to her meal destination. SLEEP LEARN Campers typically sleep in four-person woodland cabins. Each sleeping unit has a communal space with cooking facilities, showers and flush toilets. Girls gain confidence each day as they meet new friends and practice leadership skills. From outdoor cooking to planning a trip, girls get to know their instructors and progressively build skills. Camp staff are specially trained to teach girls how to safely climb a rock wall, use a bow and arrow, develop team-building activities and much more! 11

13 VISIT CAMP ARROWHEAD! ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: JUNE P.M. Tour camp, meet the staff and get your questions answered. Sign up for an open house at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp. Find details about camp safety, meals and sleeping arrangements at all of our overnight camps in Frequently Asked Questions on page

14 CLASSIC CAMP AT ARROWHEAD Classic Camp is our traditional overnight camp experience! During each session, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! Each unit of girls plans their week of activities together with additional opportunities to choose activities individually. Each grade level has the opportunity to complete steps toward earning a Girl Scout badge, or even fully complete a badge! Campers in grades 4 and above will also get to choose skills to focus on throughout the session. This approach allows campers to get to know their instructors, progressively build skills and gain confidence each day. The activities offered will vary by week. 4 day session cost: $355/305/255 6 day session cost: $550/475/405 EARN BADGES ENTERING GRADES 1 3 ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES day: July 23 26, July 30 August 2 6 day: August day: July 23 26, July 30 August 2 6 day: July 2 7, July 16 21, August 6 11, August day: July day: July 2 7, July 16 21, August 6 11 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP Experience classic camp as a troop or family group, with these special programs: FAMILY DAY Try camp on for the day! Camp staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and a nature activity. Whether you're a first-time camper or a pro, this is a great way to get a glimpse of the overnight camp experience. Lunch and a snack are provided. Family Day is available for girls (and boys!) entering grades K-12. To keep this session affordable, this program does not include a camp t-shirt (one can be purchased at the Trading Post). July 1 Cost: $10/person SHE AND ME Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities and campfires. She and Me is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Available for girls entering grades K-12 with a female adult. July 9 11 Cost: $135/person CORE CAMP Enjoy a few days of overnight camp with your Girl Scout troop. Multiple troops live together in the same unit, and troop leaders actively participate in camp with girls. Camp staff lead swimming, boating, crafts and nature activities. Archery is available for girls entering grades 4 and up. Core camp is available for girls entering grades K-12. July Cost: $135/person FAMILY CAMP Participate in the fun of overnight camp with your whole family! Enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts and traditional camp activities while making memories together. Available for girls (and boys!) entering grades K-12, and accompanied by at least one adult. Aug Cost: $135/person 13 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp

15 SPECIALTY CAMP AT ARROWHEAD With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her! CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 Waterfall Wonders Explore the wondrous and diverse waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Have a picnic at one of the falls and explore a cool mountain stream. July Cost: $400/350/300 July Aug 6 11 Cost: $600/530/455 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 Llama Ladies Take a three day, two night llama trekking trip in the Sisters Wilderness. Learn about and care for llamas on this amazing hiking adventure. July July 30 Aug 4 Cost: $835/735/635 H2Outdoors Explore different types of water activities in the Columbia River Gorge including kayaking, white water rafting, windsurfing and canoeing. July 2 7 July Aug 6 11 Aug Cost: $650/580/505 Llama Ladies is a great introduction to backpacking (hiking to a camp site while carrying all of your camping gear) with a little help from furry friends! Explore the Gorge Get ready to experience all the Columbia River Gorge has to offer! Learn about the Gorge s inhabitants and natural history at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, pick local fruit and explore the waterfalls. July 2 7 July 30 Aug 4 Aug Cost: $600/525/455 14

16 CAMP EAT SLEEP LEARN Do you hear that sound? Adventure on the Oregon Coast is calling! Girls will explore, discover and create on a wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Cleawox and Honeyman Memorial State Park sand dunes. Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals in our beautiful dining hall. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Your camper can kayak to the dunes, enjoy food on the dock or explore camp for her meal destination. Camp Cleawox has a variety of sleeping units including adirondacks, cabins and yurts. Units have running water sinks and a combination of waterless and flush toilets. Flush toilets are also located in the shower house, dining hall and a few other areas throughout camp. Girls gain confidence each day as they meet new friends and practice leadership skills. From singing songs to outdoor cooking, girls get to know their instructors and progressively build skills. Camp staff are specially trained to teach girls how to paddle a kayak or paddleboards, use a pottery wheel, develop problem-solving skills and much more!

17 VISIT CAMP CLEAWOX! ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: JULY P.M. Tour camp, meet the staff and get your questions answered. Sign up for an open house at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp. Find details about camp safety, meals and sleeping arrangements at all of our overnight camps in Frequently Asked Questions on page

18 CLASSIC CAMP AT CLEAWOX Classic Camp is our traditional overnight camp experience! During each session, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! Each unit of girls plans their week of activities together with additional opportunities to choose activities individually. Each grade level has the opportunity to complete steps toward earning a Girl Scout badge, or even fully complete a badge! Campers in grades 4 and above will also get to choose skills to focus on throughout the session. This approach allows campers to get to know their instructors, progressively build skills and gain confidence each day. The activities offered will vary by week. 4 day session cost: $355/305/255 6 day session cost: $550/475/405 EARN BADGES ENTERING GRADES 1 3 ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES day: July 25 28, August day: July day: July 25 28, August day: July 2 7, July 9 14, July 30 August 4, August day: July day: July 2 7, July 30 August 4, August 6 11 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP Experience classic camp as a troop or family group, with these special programs: FAMILY DAY Try camp on for the day! Camp staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and a nature activity. Whether you're a first-time camper or a pro, this is a great way to get a glimpse of the overnight camp experience. Lunch and a snack are provided. Family Day is available for girls (and boys!) entering grades K-12. To keep this session affordable, this program does not include a camp t-shirt (one can be purchased at the Trading Post). June 24 Cost: $10/person The lodge at Camp Cleawox is used for meals, whole camp events, and is where the health supervisor is located. CORE CAMP Enjoy a few days of overnight camp with your Girl Scout troop. Multiple troops live together in the same unit, and troop leaders actively participate in camp with girls. Overnight camp staff lead swimming, boating, crafts and nature activities. Archery is available for girls entering grades 4 and up. Core Camp is available for girls entering grades K-12. July Cost: $135/person Aug Cost: $160/person SHE AND ME Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities and campfires. She and Me is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Available for girls entering grades K-12 with a female adult. July Cost: $135/person 17 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp

19 SPECIALTY CAMP AT CLEAWOX With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her! CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 Ocean Explorers Explore the ocean beaches around Camp Cleawox. Discover the abundance of life in tide pools, climb dunes, and visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. July 2 7 July 9 14 July 30 Aug 4 Cost: $600/525/455 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 Ride the Coast Discover the Oregon coast! Take an exciting dune buggy ride, go for a horseback ride on the beach and give sandboarding a try. July 2 7 July 9 14 July 30 Aug 4 Aug 6 11 Aug Cost: $650/580/505 Kayaking Experience Lake Cleawox in our open-deck funyaks and tie-dyed river kayaks. Paddle to the dunes, play games and have an outof-camp adventure! July 9 14 Aug 6 11 Aug Cost: $600/525/455 18

20 CAMP EAT SLEEP LEARN The summer breeze blows gently over horses grazing in the pasture and canoes docked on the shore of Lake of the Winds. Girls will explore, discover and create at Camp Whispering Winds in the Willamette Valley. Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals in our open air dining hall. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Your camper can dine by canoe, overlooking the horse arena or explore camp for her meal destination. Camp Whispering Winds has a variety of sleeping units including adirondacks, cabins, and our newly-restored covered wagons. Units have running water sinks and a combination of waterless and flush toilets. Flush toilets are also located at the shower house and in a few areas throughout camp. Girls gain confidence each day as they meet new friends and practice leadership skills. From outdoor cooking to planning a trip, girls get to know their instructors and progressively build skills. Camp staff are specially trained to teach girls backpacking techniques, problem-solving skills, mountain biking, team-building activities and much more! 19

21 VISIT CAMP WHISPERING WINDS! ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: JULY P.M. Tour camp, meet the staff and get your questions answered. Sign up for an open house at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp. Find details about camp safety, meals and sleeping arrangements at all of our overnight camps in Frequently Asked Questions on page

22 CLASSIC CAMP AT WHISPERING WINDS Classic Camp is our traditional overnight camp experience! During each session, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! Each unit of girls plans their week of activities together with additional opportunities to choose activities individually. Each grade level has the opportunity to complete steps toward earning a Girl Scout badge, or even fully complete a badge! Campers in grades 4 and above will also get to choose skills to focus on throughout the session. This approach allows campers to get to know their instructors, progressively build skills and gain confidence each day. The activities offered will vary by week. 4 day session cost: $355/305/255 6 day session cost: $550/475/405 EARN BADGES ENTERING GRADES 1 3 ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES day: July 18 21, July 25 28, August day: July 18 21, July 25 28, August day: July 2 7, July 9 14, July 30 August 4, August day: July day: July 2 7, July 30 August 4 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP Experience classic camp as a troop or family group, with these special programs: FAMILY DAY Try camp on for the day! Camp staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and a nature activity. Whether you're a first-time camper or a pro, this is a great way to get a glimpse of the overnight camp experience. Lunch and a snack are provided. Family Day is available for girls (and boys!) entering grades K-12. To keep this session affordable, this program does not include a camp t-shirt (one can be purchased at the Trading Post). June 24 Cost: $10/person SHE AND ME Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities and campfires. She and Me is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Mountain biking and archery is available for girls entering grade 4 and above. She and Me is available for girls entering grades K-12 with a female adult. July Cost: $135/person ME AND MY GUY Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories while you enjoy staff-led boating, crafts, swimming and more. Me and My Guy is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Mountain biking and archery is available for girls entering grade 4 and above. Me and My Guy is available for girls entering grades K-12 with a male adult. Aug Cost: $135/person 21 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp

23 SPECIALTY CAMP AT WHISPERING WINDS With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her! CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 Pottery Get your hands dirty as you get creative in the world of pottery! Paint your very own slip cast piece and work with clay both by hand and on a wheel. July 9 14 July 30 August 4 Cost: $600/525/455 Pottery Work with clay both by hand and on a wheel. Become one with the clay as you learn to wedge, turn and throw your own creation. Your imagination is your only limitation! July 9 14 August 6 11 Cost: $600/525/455 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 Backpacking Learn backpacking skills and trek into the outer parts of Whispering Winds! Practice packing for trips, outdoor cooking, and Leave No Trace before putting your new skills to the test on a three day, two night trip into the Whispering Winds wilderness. Backpacks are provided for each girl. July 30 August 4 August Cost: $600/525/455 HORSE CAMP AT WHISPERING WINDS Horse camp offers classic camp activities with an added specialty focus on horses and horseback riding. Girls will spend one hour each full day of camp riding (weather permitting) and additional time learning about horses, riding styles, and equestrian grooming and care. Riders will be placed with groups of similar abilities to improve their riding skills. Beginners are welcome, and more experienced riders will get to try faster gaits and more advanced challenges. 4 day session cost: $600/525/455 6 day session cost: $835/735/635 ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES day: July 18 21, July 25 28, August day: July 2 7, July 9 14, July 30 August 4, August day: July day: July 2 7, July 9 14, August 6 11, August

24 LEADERSHIP CAMPS Leadership programs are available for girls entering grades These programs help develop skills and offer experience needed to be a camp counselor. Girls get to practice working directly with campers and camp staff as they learn to plan and facilitate activities, assess campers needs, and develop leadership and outdoor skills. Review the options below with your camper to see if a leadership program is right for her. LEVEL 1 Outdoor Leader Discover your leadership potential! Explore your leadership skills and style while you learn about group dynamics and what it means to be a camp leader. Help lead activities for younger girl groups at camp! This camp is 13 days long and available for girls entering grades Arrowhead: July 30 August 11 Cleawox: July 2 14 Whispering Winds: July 2 14 Cost: $650/580/505 LEVEL 2 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Want to be a camp counselor? Develop the skills and experience needed to make your dream a reality! Learn to plan and facilitate activities and develop leadership and outdoor skills. Practice working directly with campers and staff. This camp is 25 days long and available for girls entering grades Arrowhead: July 2 26 Cleawox: July 25 August 18 Cost: $835/735/635 Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) Learn what it takes to be a wrangler (a type of counselor with a special focus on horse care and safety)! Plan and facilitate riding lessons as you develop your leadership skills working with campers, staff and horses. Knowledge of horses and recent riding experience is required. This camp is 25 days long and available for girls entering grades Whispering Winds: July 25 August 18 Cost: $835/735/635 After completing a CIT or WIT program at day or overnight camp, girls are eligible to work at overnight camp the following summer! LEVEL 3 Junior Counselor or Junior Wrangler Work at camp! Get paid as you continue to develop your leadership skills and work toward becoming a unit counselor or wrangler. Work in all aspects of camp including sleeping units, program areas, and assisting in the camp kitchen and administrative office. Available for girls entering grades or entering college. Prerequisite: CIT or WIT Junior Counselor program is available at Arrowhead, Cleawox and Whispering Winds Junior Wrangler program is available at Whispering Winds For additional information, including dates, length of camps and interview process, please overnightcamp@girlscoutsosw.org. 23 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp

25 CAMP EXTRAS & TRADING POST INFORMATION Pre-order camp extras! Start your girl s camp session off with lots of fun! While you re registering your camper, pre-order some special camp gear or keepsakes. They ll be delivered to your camper on her first night at camp. Summer Camp Journal $16 Sturdy Mess Kit in Dunk Bag $15 Camp Hoodie $30 (pre-order only) Camper Care Kit $35 Camper Basic Kit $35 Delivered to your girl on her first night of camp. Includes string backpack, large stuffed animal, blank journal, camp pen, activity book, crayons or markers, camp tattoo, camp sticker, luggage tag and a stamped postcard to send home. Mailed to camper s home two weeks before camp session. Includes backpack with padded shoulder straps, lightweight mess kit in dunk bag, BPA-free water bottle, toothbrush & toothpaste, hair brush, flashlight, clothing marking pen & luggage tag. Trading Post at camp! A visit to the Trading Post is a fun opportunity for all campers! At Trading Post your girl can purchase fun activities and great camping items to use at camp. Add money to your camper s Trading Post account when registering for camp so she can take home a special keepsake! New this year: Money will not be accepted on the first day of camp. Some of the items available at Trading Post : ITEMS WITH CAMP NAME: Hoodie* T-shirt Flannel pants Necklace Patch Travel mug Nalgene water bottle Flashlight CAMPING & HIKING: Compass Pocket knife Headlamp Whistle Binoculars Swimming goggles Bandana OTHER FUN STUFF: Stuffed animals Mad Libs Girl Scout mysteries Journals Jewelry Coloring books & markers Mood rings Learn more about Trading Post in Frequently Asked Questions on page 29. Items are subject to change. *Different from pre-order hoodie has camp name on sleeve. 24

26 HOW TO REGISTER (OVERNIGHT CAMPS) Registration opens December 6, Visit girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp to get started! Camp is open to all girls entering grades K 12 in fall 2017 no prior Girl Scout experience required! If your girl is not already a registered Girl Scout, $15 will be added to your total camp balance to cover Girl Scout annual membership dues through September 30, Visit girlscoutsosw.org to explore all the opportunities available to her as a member! Camp with a Friend Camping with a friend can be a lot of fun, and is a great way for girls to strengthen friendships while making new ones! If your camper wants to enjoy the adventure of camp with a friend, both girls must: 1. Meet grade requirements and be registered for the same camp program. 2. Be listed as buddies on their registrations. 3. Have a current 2017 Girl Scout membership. Buddies will be placed in the same sleeping unit, and will be encouraged as all campers are to try a variety of activities and make new friends! Online Registration Our online registration system allows you to register, complete forms, add money to trading post accounts and make payments all in one place. Online registration is the fastest and most accurate way to register. Simply visit girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp and click on register now. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to reserve your camper s spot. Financial assistance cannot be used toward this deposit. Paper Registration Registrations are also accepted via mail, fax, and walk-in. Phone registrations cannot be accepted. Download the registration form at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp or pick one up at your local service center. Please allow 1 3 business days from date of receipt for paper registrations to be processed. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to reserve your camper s spot. Financial assistance cannot be used towards this deposit. You may choose to pay your camp balance in full at the time of registration, or make payments at a later date online by setting up a payment plan using the online registration system. Send completed registration form and required $50 deposit to: Girl Scouts OSW Attn: Overnight Camp 9620 SW Barbur Blvd Portland, OR Fax: activities@girlscoutsosw.org Payment and Tiered Pricing GSOSW uses tiered pricing to keep camp affordable for all families while also expressing the true cost of overnight camp. Tier one reflects the actual cost of camp including staffing, program supplies, food and maintenance costs. Tier two is a partially subsidized fee. Tier three is our fully subsidized fee. You can select tier three as your pricing option without requesting financial assistance. 25

27 Payment and Tiered Pricing (continued) Regardless of what tier your family is able to pay, all girls will enjoy the same high quality camp experience. When registering for camp, please pick the tier your family can afford. Tiered prices are listed with each camp session description as tier one/tier two/tier three (ex. $325/275/225). Tiered pricing can be adjusted after registration if requested. The balance of the camp fee is due three weeks before the opening day of the camp session you have chosen. Any balances not paid three weeks before this date will incur a $25 late fee. Additionally, your camper may lose her place in a camp session if payment is not received by the due date. Payments may be made by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or Cookie/Nut Credit. Once you have paid the deposit, we encourage you to use Cookie/Nut Credit to pay the remaining balance of camp fees. Visit girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp for more details! What is Cookie/Nut Credit? When selling Girl Scout Cookies and other products, girls earn credit that they can use for a variety of Girl Scout-related activities, including camp. mstanley@girlscoutsosw.org to learn more about how your girl can earn Cookie/Nut Credit this year. To learn about how Cookie/Nut Credits can be spent, please review the Cookie/Nut Credit Uses guidelines provided at girlscoutsosw.org/forms. Financial Assistance (Campership) Overnight camp financial assistance (campership) is available for all girls. To apply, use the Overnight Camp Financial Assistance Request found at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp, or call (800) ext to request a form be mailed to you. See form for submission details. Please select tier three pricing when requesting financial assistance. Information collected for camperships is kept confidential. Campership information will be sent separately from your camper confirmation and should arrive a few weeks after receipt of your financial assistance request. Financial assistance is made possible by generous donations from individuals. More than 160 girls were able to attend camp last year thanks to financial assistance! If you d like to support this important fund, visit girlscoutsosw.org/donate or call (503) Cancellations To cancel a camp registration, send an to activities@girlscoutsosw.org at least three weeks prior to the first day of the camp session for which the cancellation is being made. Cancellation must be made by this time in order to receive a refund of the registration fees paid, less the deposit ($50). Refund Policy Full refund The total amount paid will be refunded (including the deposit) only if: A selected camp session is full and no alternative can be found. The financial assistance amount requested is not fully granted and you are unable to pay the remaining balance. Partial Refund The camp fee, less the deposit ($50), will be refunded only if: The camper does not attend due to illness or injury. A letter from a physician must accompany a refund request. The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury occurring at camp. Refunds are prorated in such cases and will not be made if the camper attends more than half of the camp session. This refund will only be made at the written request of the parent/ guardian within 30 days of the end of the camp session. Family plans change and camper can no longer attend. In this case, written cancellation must be received three weeks before the opening date of the confirmed session. Trading Post Refund: Deposits made to Trading Post that result in a leftover balance of $5 or more after your camper s session will be provided as refunds by October 1, We appreciate your patience as the camp season comes to an end. 26

28 OVERNIGHT CAMP FAQS Have questions about the overnight camp experience for both you and your camper? The next few pages contain answers to the most common questions. If you don't find your answer here, please us at We're here to help! Is financial assistance available? Yes, overnight camp financial assistance (campership) is available for girls who live within our council jurisdiction. See financial assistance section of How to Register on page 26 for details. My camper is not a Girl Scout; can she still come to camp? Yes, camp is open to all girls entering grades K 12 in fall 2017 no prior Girl Scout experience required! If your girl is not already a registered Girl Scout, $15 will be added to your total camp balance to cover Girl Scout annual membership dues through September 30, Girl Scout annual membership dues are sent to Girl Scouts of the USA to cover the cost of fundamental services supporting the Girl Scout Movement, including accident insurance. Is transportation available to and from camp? Transportation is not available to and from camp and we are unable to provide carpooling resources. When dropping your girl off, you have the golden opportunity to see where she will be enjoying her time at camp and to meet camp staff. You will receive directions to camp in your confirmation . See Can parents/guardians visit the camp? on the page 29 for more details. Can you accommodate my camper s medical/dietary needs? Absolutely! We want to help your girl have a GREAT time at camp. Understanding her needs before she arrives will help us provide her with the best possible camp experience. Please be sure to list any medical conditions, special needs, behavioral needs, allergies, and dietary restrictions on the Camper Health History/Release form during registration. Please contact us at activities@girlscoutsosw.org as soon as possible to discuss special accommodations needed for your camper. What do meals look like at camp? Campers enjoy family style meals served twice daily in the dining hall, and a third meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Our kitchen staff provides wellbalanced meals and can accommodate all campers dietary needs. Additional food is readily available all day, as we know how much energy is spent having fun! = GF V D ANY Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals at camp. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. 27

29 Where will my camper sleep? Sleeping accommodations vary depending on the camp property and unit (a unit is a group of cabins). Some examples include cabins, yurts, adirondacks, and even covered wagons! Campers bunk with girls similar to their age and counselors sleep in a cabin nearby. Arrowhead: A unit house is available for each unit of girls with flush toilets and private showers. Arrowhead: Cabins sleep four girls with eight cabins in a unit. Cleawox: These cabins each sleep six girls in bunk beds. Each cabin has screened in windows and two screen doors. Cleawox: Camp yurts sleep eight girls with three yurts in the unit. Cleawox: Adirondack cabins sleep eight girls with three cabins per unit. Whispering Winds: Cabins sleep four girls with eight cabins in a unit. Whispering Winds: These covered wagons are a camp favorite! They sleep four girls with five wagons in the unit. 28

30 OVERNIGHT CAMP FAQS CONTINUED Can parents/guardians visit the camp? We offer an open house at all three of our camps where you and your girl can visit the camp, tour the facilities and meet the camp staff. Each camp director will be available to answer questions during open houses. Plus, during drop-off, you can accompany your camper to her sleeping unit to help her get settled. On pick-up day, your camper will become your tour guide and show you all her favorite parts of camp. What training does camp staff receive? All GSOSW camp staff are required to pass a background check and complete a two week training program prior to working with campers. Training includes CPR/First Aid certification and emergency preparedness, child development, group management, helping with homesickness and more. Staff at each camp are trained in safety and facilitation practices for the program activities available at their site (ex. archery, horses, lifeguarding, rock climbing). Is there a camp store? The Trading Post (camp store) is at all three of our overnight camps. Trading Post will be open for campers to purchase fun camp branded clothing and memorabilia as well as camping accessories to enhance their visit. There are two ways to add money to your camper s account: during your camp registration or the day following the start date of your girl s camp session. The average amount added to Trading Post accounts is $30. New this year: Care packages and 2017 camp hoodies will be available for pre-order only, and must be ordered and paid for at least three weeks before your camper s session. Trading Post deposits will not be accepted on check-in days. The fastest and most accurate way to add money to your girl s Trading Post balance is during registration. We accept all forms of payment, including Cookie/Nut Credit!

31 How can I communicate with my girl while she s at camp? You re encouraged to send mail and to your girl while she s at camp. Phone access is available to staff for emergencies. Camp is purposefully a place where girls can be unplugged, allowing them to better connect with each other and their environment. Mail: To ensure that your camper receives a letter each day, we recommend writing letters ahead of time and giving them to staff at camper drop-off. Staff will hand deliver them to your girl throughout the week. You are also welcome to use the mailing address provided in the confirmation . Don t forget to pack pre-addressed and stamped envelopes for your camper to write back! Family and friends are welcome to your girl while she s at camp. s are printed and delivered to campers once a day. Campers will not be able to reply via . Arrowhead: arrowheadletters@girlscoutsosw.org Cleawox: cleawoxletters@girlscoutsosw.org Whispering Winds: whisperingwindsletters@girlscoutsosw.org My girl wants to come to camp with a friend. Can she do that? Yes, she can! Camping with a friend can be a lot of fun, and is a great way for girls to strengthen friendships while making new ones. If your camper wants to enjoy the adventure of camp with a friend, both girls must: 1. Meet grade requirements and be registered for the same camp program. 2. Be listed as buddies on their registrations. 3. Have a current 2017 Girl Scout membership. Buddies will be placed in the same sleeping unit, and will be encouraged as all campers are to try a variety of activities and make new friends! In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) 30

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