Girls Guide to Summer

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1 2018 Girls Guide to Summer It s Your Summer Why Not Camp like a Which camp is right for you? Take the quiz on page 4 to find out!

2 Our 2018 Camp Guide is the best resource for you and your parent! We want to help you select the best camp for you! Each adventure is unique, and we want to match you to the experience that best suits your interests. Camp is a place where you get to be a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker and leader. You ll make new friends in an environment just for you! Girls K-12 can attend camp. Not a Girl Scout? No problem! Join us this summer! TABLE OF CONTENTS Day Camp and Sleepaway Camp 4 Classic Camp or Specialty Camp 6 How to Register 8 Leadership Experience 9 Camp Meriwether 10 Camp Misty Mountain 12 Camp Timber Ridge 14 2

3 Are you ready for a summer you ll never forget? summer Girl Scout camp is your ultimate adventure. Customize a camp experience that s perfect for you and make this summer your best summer yet! Try new activities like: horseback riding canoeing hiking science experiments and more Have fun with friends while exploring the great outdoors! Our college-aged counselors are strong, fun female role models who are fun to hang out with! Our super affordable camps are conveniently located across the Greater Atlanta area. You can choose to camp in the mountains or in an urban oasis close to home. Try new activities and develop new interests Get active and enjoy the great outdoors Build character and self confidence Learn leadership skills MAKE NEW FRIENDS!! Girl Scout camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). This means our camps have gone through a rigorous review of our operations, from staff training to emergency management to ensure a safe, high quality camp experience. Only 17% of camps are ACA accredited, putting Girl Scout camps in a select group of camps! 3

4 Which one is right for you? DAY CAMP versus Day camp: A five-day experience for girls entering grades K-9. This camp encourages girls to unplug and really have fun doing activities that are only fit for camp! Are you ready for camp? This quiz will help you figure out which experience would be best for you especially if this is your first year! Be honest and at the end, you ll see what we recommend for you! Give each question points based on this scale: 3 points: Absolutely! That s Me! 2 points: Kind of sounds like me 1 point: No, not quite 1. Do you enjoy sleepovers at a friend s house? 2. Do you like outdoor activities such as sleeping in a cabin, hiking, or canoeing? 3. Are you willing to try new foods that you haven t eaten before? 4. Can you go without TV, video games, computers, and a cell phone? 5. Does going on a new adventure make you feel excited? 6. Do you like to meet new girls and hang with new people not just your BFF from school? 7. Can you shower, brush your teeth, and do your hair without much help? 8. Do you like group activities? 9. Are you ready to sleep in a cabin with 4-8 girls? 10. Are you willing to help with camp chores? 11. Do you easily make new friends and warm up to a new environments? 12. Are you willing to take turns and share with others? 13. Can you sleep at night without the light on? 14. Are you excited about going away to camp? 4 The results are in If you scored less than 19 points: You may not be ready for overnight camp but we know you ll love day camp. At day camp, you will be able to take part of all of the fun that camp offers but at the end of the day, you get to rest at home and return bright and early the next morning. If you scored points: You may be ready for a great mini camp session. Mini camp allows you to enjoy sleepaway camp for just 2-3 nights. If you scored 25 or more points: You are ready for sleepaway camp. You will love it!

5 SLEEPAWAY CAMP Sleepaway camp: An independent, overnight experience where girls get to spend more time together. Make lifelong friends and develop new skills! Sleepaway Camp Camp Misty Mountain Armuchee, Georgia Approx. 1,000 acres Day & Sleepaway Camp Camp Timber Ridge Mableton, Georgia Approx. 280 acres with Expanded Day Camp program Sleepaway Camp Camp Meriwether Luthersville, Georgia Approx. 270 acres Sample Activities English & Western Riding Trail Riding Target & Field Archery Mountain Hiking Trails Outdoor Cooking Sailing & Windsurfing Sample Activities Zipline Recreational & Instructional Swimming STEM Programs Robust High & Low Challenge Course Canoeing & Kayaking Adventure Sessions Sample Activities English Riding Gymkhana and Vaulting Hiking Trails Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding Target Archery Climbing Tower/ Challenge Course 5

6 Classic Camp or Specialty Camp? Classic Camp means days filled with all the best parts of summer camp! Girls coming for the first time and those who come back year after year will find a lifelong home away from home, friends and caring staff members who become family, and an opportunity to grow. Girls in Classic Camp develop independence, confidence, smart risk-taking, and living and working cooperatively with girls and counselors! Classic Camp + Ponies is available to all riders from beginner to advanced. Spend 2.5 hours per day with the horses and ponies. Learn to ride and care for your horse. Riding skills will be assessed by staff. Specialty Camp is tailored to specific grade levels. Different specialty camps are offered by each location and on a variety of dates. These camps allow girls to focus on specific interests while still experiencing all the adventure that camp has to offer. 6

7 Classic Camp Offers 35+ Camptivities: Love this Want to try No, thank you! Archery Candle Making Canoeing Ceramics Challenge Course Climbing Wall Dance Drama Fire Building Geocaching High Challenge Elements Hiking Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Jewelry Making Kayaking Knife Safety Knot Tying Leather Working Letterboxing Orienteering Paper Making Pool Games Sewing Shelter Building Soap Making Spa Sports and Games Swimming Team Challenge Course Teambuilding Games Textile Arts Weird Science Wood Burning Yoga Zipline Be adventurous and try new things this summer! Check off the activities you want to try at camp! Bring this page to camp to help plan your camp adventures! Classic Camp Extra Special Activities: Camp Misty Mountain Backpacking Bicycling Field Archery Grooming and Horse Care Guitar Horseback Riding (Multi Level Hunter, Jumper, Multi Level Western & Trail Riding) Natural Horsemanship Pontoon Boats Riflery Sailing Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) Windsurfing Camp Timber Ridge Creek Stomping Giant Swing Intermediate Challenge Elements Swim Lessons Woodworking Using Power Tools Camp Meriwether Camp Newspaper/Blog Equestrian Vaulting Equine Care Equine Career Exploration Flying Squirrel Horseback Riding (Multi Level Hunter/Jumper) 7

8 How to Register Registration opens December 1 Go to GirlScoutSummer.com Select Sleepaway & Day Camp Get an exclusive discount code when you download the GSGATL APP Search for Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta in your app store. Camp Fees: We believe that every girl, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to experience camp. To keep camp affordable for all families, we ve adopted a voluntary tiered pricing structure that allows families to choose to pay the true cost of the Girl Scout camp expereince. Tier A: The actual cost for each girl to attend camp. This includes costs like program supplies, staffing, training, insurance, certification and inspection fees, food, and maintenance costs. Tier B: Camp fee that is much lower than the true cost of camp. These rates are subsidized through fundraising, special events, and the hard work of Girl Scouts during the Cookie Program. Campership The council has established a camp Financial Assistance fund for girls who are registered members of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and participate in the 2018 Cookie Program. This fund is supported by the community and individual donations for girls who are active members of our Council. Use Your Cookie Dough Cookie Dough may be used to pay for camp. Just mail in your cookie dough to apply toward your camp tuition. Cookie Dough cannot be refunded for cash. FAQs Q: How will my child be supervised? A: Camp professionals are trained to supervise campers to make sure they are properly fitted for a life jacket, but also making sure they are changing their clothes every day, drinking water, and applying sunscreen. Girl Scouts places a high priority on safety and train staff in all aspects of camp life. Q: How is camp staff selected and screened? A: Camp staff includes homegrown Girl Scouts who have many years of experience in scouting, as well as students from local and international universities. After references are verified, all counselors are required to have an interview with the Camp Director. All staff must also pass a criminal background check and attend staff training. Q: Can my camper have a buddy at camp? A: Campers are welcome to sign up for camp with a friend or two who are within one grade of each other and interested in the same session of camp. If camp buddies are different grades (for example: fourth and fifth grade), they will be placed in a living unit based on the younger camper s grade. Even the best of friends need time to explore their individual interests and make new friends while at camp. For more FAQs, visit girlscoutsummer.com 8 We re hiring! Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta team. Enthusiastic, talented Seasonal positions include: Kitchen Staff Counselors Nurses Program Specialists

9 Leadership Experience Dream of being a camp counselor one day? Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a three-level, progressive residential training program at GSGATL s renowned summer programs. At the end of the training, CITs will receive a formalized certificate. Get ready to: Develop character-defining leadership skills Become a respected and beloved mentor to younger girls Work closely with camp staff Gain an understanding of camp operations and learn how to plan activities Build confidence by shadowing camp staff and leading parts of activities LEADER: Counselor-In- Training is a camp option that helps develop character & confidence in young leaders Counselor-In-Training I - Grades 9-10 In CIT I, participants will learn and practice skills needed to be a positive and supportive mentor to younger girls, while contributing to an empowering and inclusive community experience. CIT I provides participants with a balance of new knowledge and theory, ample opportunities to practice new skills, and a supportive, mentored environment to thrive! Counselor-In-Training II - Grades CIT II is the natural progression for those who have been successful in the CIT I experience. The CIT II level adds knowledge and practical experience in the extremely important areas of team dynamics, leadership and followership when working with peers, and project leadership/management. CIT II delivers the skills to move participants beyond being just strong youth leaders, but strong members of a mission-focused team and community. Counselor Intern - Grades 9-12 The Counselor Intern level allows the participant who has successfully completed CIT I and CIT II to continue developing her skills and gaining experience in leadership. Counselor Interns will select one or more one-week periods of time during the summer, and will work with camp leadership to identify 1-2 areas to study and explore via an individual guided practicum during that week. Want to talk this through with a summer program expert? Contact camp@gsgatl.org. and caring adults interested in making a difference in the life of a girl should apply. Interested? For a list of positions available visit the jobs section of our web page. 9

10 Camp Meriwether 270 acres of rolling hills, shady woods and open fields. Luthersville, GA (50 miles Southwest of Metro Atlanta) Established in 2001 SESSION NAME (Grade Level) Pricing Dates Dates CLASSIC CAMP (G 2-12) Tier A Tier B One Week Sessions $875 $600 Two Week Sessions $1,750 $1,500 JUNE CLASSIC CAMP WITH PONIES (G 2-12) Tier A Tier B One Week Sessions $875 $750 Two Week Sessions $1,750 $1,500 JUNE SPECIALTY SESSIONS Tier A Tier B Equestrian College (G 7-12) $1,750 $1,500 JUNE STEM Camp (G 4-8) $875 $750 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Tier A Tier B Counselor in Training I (G 9-10) $1,725 $600 JULY 8-21 Counselor in Training II (G 10-12) $1,725 $600 JUNE Wrangler-In-Training (G 10-12) $1,725 $600 JULY 8-21 Counselor Intern (G 10-12) $100 $50 Choose from one of the dates colored in on the chart. 10

11 Classic Camp or Classic Camp with Ponies - Entering grades 2-12 Classic Camp means days filled with all the best parts of summer camp! Girls who chose Ponies, please! also have access to our awesome equestrian program. With over 30 activity options YOU can choose your own camp adventures! Equestrian College* - Entering grades 7-12 When you love horseback riding as much as we do, why would you ever want to do anything else? We re discovering what it s like to have a real equestrian career. We re exploring equestrian massage and chiropractic care, veterinary medicine, farrier work, professional grooming, and horse training. After 2 weeks riding with our beautiful horses, we ll be ready to star in our own horse show for our family and friends on the last day. Let s saddle up this summer! *This program is designed for girls who have experience riding comfortably at the canter. STEM Camp - Entering grades 4-8 Spend a week as a Camp Meriwether scientist! During this special session, you will have opportunities to explore the forest and lake and try your hand at some wacky science experiments and STEM badges. Prepare to make predictions, get messy, and learn new things! Wrangler-In-Training - Entering grades Horses are just so awesome. Let s work at the barn this summer! Let s put those wrangler skills into action! During this 2 week session, let s fine-tune our riding skills, grooming, feeding, and overall running a barn. We ll also have a chance to complete the counselor in training program requirements by assisting girls in discovering the amazing activities camp has to offer from canoeing to cooking. GO-GETTER: Go-getters accept the challenge and keep going for it even when things get tough. INNOVATOR: Because you re an innovator, you are original and have a natural curiosity. Need a Ride? Camp Meriwether is excited to offer transportation! Let our staff provide your camper with a safe ride to camp. Transportation will be offered for our two week session One way $25 Roundtrip $40 11

12 Camp Misty Mountain 1,000 acres of fields, forests, and water nestled against the Appalachian Mountains. Armuchee, GA (75 miles Northwest of Metro Atlanta) Established in 1971 SESSION NAME (Grade Level) Pricing Dates Dates MINI SESSIONS Tier A Tier B Pony Pals (G 1-4) $525 $400 Hunger Games (G 2-10) $525 $350 Summer Sunset (G K-12) $525 $350 CLASSIC CAMP (G 2-12) Tier A Tier B One Week Sessions $875 $ /5 Two Week Sessions $1,750 $1,200 JUNE JULY 1-14 JULY JUNE JULY 8-21 Three Week Sessions $2,625 $1,800 JUNE JULY 8-28 CLASSIC CAMP WITH PONIES (G 2-12) Tier A Tier B /5 One Week Sessions $875 $750 Two Week Sessions $1,750 $1,500 JUNE JULY 1-14 JULY JUNE JULY 8-21 Three Week Sessions $2,625 $2,250 JUNE JULY SPECIALTY SESSIONS Tier A Tier B Pony Pals (G 1-4) $875 $750 Trail Buddies (G 4-6) $875 $ /5 Trail Buddies (G 4-6) 2 WEEKS $1,750 $1,500 JULY 8-21 Natural Horsemanship (G 4-12) $875 $750 Now on Course (G 4-12) 2 WEEKS $1,750 $1,500 JULY 8-21 Trailblazers: Overnight Trail Ride (G 6-12) $875 $750 Moonlight Mischief (G 4-12) $875 $600 ProChef: Around the World s Entrees! (G 4-12) $875 $600 ProChef: Dessert Divas! (G 4-12) $875 $600 ProChef: Southern Classics! (G 4-12) $875 $600 Happy Trails Destination (G 6-12) $1,000 $1,000 Equitation Challenge Dest. (G 6-12) $1,000 $1,000 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Tier A Tier B /5 Counselor in Training I (G 9-10) 2 WEEKS $1,725 $600 JULY Counselor in Training II (G 10-12) 2 WEEKS $1,725 $600 JULY 1-14 JULY Wrangler-In-Training (G 10-12) 2 WEEKS $1,725 $600 JUNE Counselor Intern (G 9-12) $100 $50 Choose from one of the dates colored in on the chart.

13 Classic Camp or Classic Camp with Ponies - Entering grades 2-12 Classic Camp means days filled with all the best parts of summer camp! Girls who chose Ponies, please! also have access to our awesome equestrian program. With over 30 activity options YOU can choose your own camp adventures! Pony Pals* - Entering Grades 1-4 Let s ride! We re hanging out with our favorite, super sweet horses. This summer is all about learning how to ride, groom, and feed our ponies. *No previous horseback riding experience required. Hunger Games: Mini Session* - Entering 2-10 The odds are in our favor! Let s channel our inner Katniss Girl on Fire Everdeen and push ourselves to the limit with exciting outdoor challenges. *No horse riding included. Summer Sunset - Entering K-12 Come for the final campfires, songs, and fun as the sun sets on summer camp Wrangler in Training - Entering Grades Horses are just so awesome. Let s work at the barn this summer! Let s put those wrangler skills into action! We ll also have a chance to complete Girl Scouts USA s Counselor in Training program requirements. Trailblazers: Overnight Trail Ride* - Entering Grades 6-12 Let s take the horses on a trip to the camp outpost! We ll have a blast planning our trip with friends and then hit the trails. We ll trot to an open meadow, set up camp, and cook over an open fire. *Prerequisite: Girls must be strong in horse handling, riding, tacking/untacking, and trotting. Moonlight Mischief - Entering Grades 4-12 Let s throw that school schedule out the window! We re staying up late and sleeping in every morning. After all, that s what summer was made for. Happy Trails Destination - Entering Grades 6-12 Saddle up for adventure in the northwest Georgia mountains. This Destination is designed for girls who love horses and love discovering nature and making new friends. Spend each day at the barn learning about horses and mastering new riding skills both in the ring and on the trails. Two riding lessons per day. Equitation Challenge Destination - Entering Grades 6-12 Spend a week in the beautiful mountains of Northwest Georgia learning what it takes to impress in the equitation ring. Spend each day riding with former NCAA and IHSA riders and coaches mastering tips and techniques and for riding equitation courses, test and flatting. Relax on over 15 miles of riding trails and take advantage of some of the other activities camp has to offer when not at the barn. ProChef: Around the World Entrees - Entering Grades 4-12 Around the culinary world in seven days! Spend a week learning to prepare some exciting and impressive foods! ProChef: Dessert Divas! - Entering Grades 4-12 We ll be all about that dessert! Learn the skills to cater to the sweet tooth in everyone pies, cakes, pastries, breads and much more. ProChef: Southern Classics! - Entering Grades 4-12 Prove yourself as a Georgia-girl this week in the kitchen! Learn to make (and eat) all the best classic southern food. Trail Buddies - Entering Grades 4-6 In the summer, every day is a different kind of exciting! Let s spend time with our friends and horses on the trails. Natural Horsemanship - Entering Grades 4-12 Let s discover how to communicate with our favorite horses this summer. We ll have a blast at the barn with our friends playing games with the horses and riding them daily. Now On Course* - Entering Grades 4-12 Let s experience summer like it was meant to be riding horses in the sunny weather. We ll have a blast discovering different jumping techniques and showing off our skills at a nearby horse show venue. *Prerequisite: Girls must be strong in controlling a horse and have had previous jumping instruction. Need a Ride? Camp Misty Mountain is excited to offer transportation! Transportation will be offered for our two week session 8-21 One way $25 Roundtrip $40 13

14 Camp Timber Ridge 280 acres of fields, forests, and water just 12 miles from downtown Atlanta! Mableton, GA (12 miles North West of Metro Atlanta) Established in 1923 SESSION NAME (Grade Level) Pricing Dates Dates Classic Camp (G K-9) Tier A Tier B Classic Day Camp* $425 $240 Specialty Session (G 4-9) Tier A Tier B All Fired Up Art and More $425 $250 Innovate: Think Like an Engineer $425 $250 Coding: Think Like a Programmer $425 $250 High Adventure $425 $250 Leadership Program: Day Camp Tier A Tier B Program Aide (G 6-8) $425 $250 Day Camp Counselor Intern (G 9-12) $100 $50 Leadership Program: Sleepaway Tier A Tier B Shoot for the Gold (G 9-12) $875 $600 Counselor in Training I (G 9-10) $1,725 $600 JUNE Counselor in Training II (G 10-12) $1,725 $600 JULY 8-20 Choose from one of the dates colored in on the chart. Camp is closed Wednesday, 4 * Our youngest campers, K-2nd grade will get a predetermined schedule. Junior aged campers will choose from a variety of activities. In all specialty sessions, girls will build their weekly schedule as a group on Monday morning. 14

15 Classic Day Camp - Entering grades K-9 It s all about hanging out with friends and doing the good ol traditional camp activities like nature hikes, canoeing, sewing, scavenger hunts, and learning about the great outdoors. Girls at Day Camp this summer will get to shape their camp experience with things they enjoy doing. All Fired Up Art and More - Entering Grades 4-9 Learn about different types of arts including ceramics, wood crafts, jewelry, painting, drawing and more. When you are tired of art you have the rest of camp to explore. You and your camp friends will determine what your days have in store for you. Innovate: Think Like an Engineer - Entering Grades 4-9 Explore STEM through the eyes of an engineer. Girls will spend the week designing their own lava lamps, cardboard boats to float, a protective device for an egg drop and so much more. When not innovating STEM girls will experience art, archery, water activities, challenge course activities and more. Coding: Think Like a Programmer - Entering Grades 4-9 Explore STEM through the eyes of a programmer. Girls will spend the week learning to program apps using simple code, programing/building robots; as well as creating other fun things such as light up cards, dancing ballerinas and more. High Adventure - Entering Grades 4-9 Get in touch with your courageous side! Spend a week in small groups doing all things adventurous, like water sports, challenge course, and archery. The choice is up to you. And when taking a breather from rappeling down a climbing wall, let s discover some survival skills and make artsy masterpieces. After all, summer is about getting out of our comfort zones and exploring camp! Program Aide - Entering Grades 6-8 Experience the best of camp while becoming a camp leader. You will spend time learning leadership skills, experiencing camp activities and helping your girls learn skills. You will complete your Program Aide and VIT award as well as one Journey. Shoot for the Gold - Entering grades 9-12 Let s go for the gold! We re going to have a blast this summer with our friends getting a jump start on our Gold Award project. We ll spend a week discovering more about the award process, completing the beginning requirements, and finishing a Journey. By the time we leave camp, we ll be ready to successfully earn our Gold Award! We ll also be able to wear our reporter hats as we get to interview several Gold Awardees to see how they continue to help and inspire others. Let s learn about the advising process and explore the endless possibilities of how we are going to impact the world with our Gold Award project. I can picture us now on that award ceremony stage now! Day Camp Options Day Camp options include before care, after care, and overnight options. Day camp hours are from 7:45am-4:45pm. Here are some great additional options for day camp: Before Care: Girls will spend time with friends, listen to music and play board games. (6:45-7:45am, $25 wk) After Care: Girls have a rest period and participate in a quiet activity like a board game until their guardian arrives. (4:45-6pm, $25 wk) After Care + Swim Lessons: Includes 4 lessons during the week in a small group setting. (4:45-6pm, $75wk) Extended After Care: Adds an additional hour to our standard after care. (4:45-7pm, $45 wk) Extended After Care + Swim Lessons: Adds an additional hour to our After Care + Swim Lessons. (4:45-7pm, $95 wk) Overnight (K-8th graders only): Is your daughter ready to try one night in a cabin with her day camp friends? Would she enjoy cooking over a campfire, singing camp songs and spending an evening under the stars? This sleep over experience is a wonderful opportunity for both first-time and seasoned campers. (Tuesday or Wednesday Nights, $35 per night) Adventure Camper (4th-9th graders only): Girls will head over to the hammock unit and get settled for the night and make a gourmet meal by the campfire. After dinner girls will work on their fire making skills and pick one adventurous evening activity. (Tuesday Nights, $55 per night) Overnight Twilight Program Edition (4th-9th graders only): Girls will take a short break at the end of the day camp day and set up their bunks and rest a bit. They will have a pizza dinner and then head out into camp to explore it at Twilight. (Wednesday Nights, $55 per night) Need a Ride? $80/week Round Trip Camp Timber Ridge is excited to offer transportation again this year! Let our staff provide your camper with a safe ride to camp. Transportation will be offered throughout the summer. For the most updated schedule and routes visit girlscoutsummer.com. 15

16 JOIN THE If FUN Let s get you signed up! you need assistance, please call or camp@gsgatl.org Mark Your Calendars! 1/28/18 Camp Timber Ridge Open House 4/7/18 Wake Up Camp Day (Families) Camp Misty Mountain 4/29/18 Camp Meriwether Open House 5/6/18 Camp Timber Ridge Open House 5/20/18 Camp Misty Mountain Open House Visit GirlScoutSummer.com to register. (Registration opens Dec. 1.) Select Sleepaway & Day Camp For an exclusive discount code, download the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta app. Search for Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta in your app store. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta 5601 N Allen Rd SE Mableton, GA 30126