ABOUT DAY CAMP. Information for girls in grades K-6. Are you ready to discover your superhero powers? Join us for Day Camp 2017: Superhero Adventure!

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ABOUT DAY CAMP Information for girls in grades K-6 Are you ready to discover your superhero powers? Join us for Day Camp 2017: Superhero Adventure!

At day camp, girls try new things, make lifelong friends, and learn important skills, all while being their awesome selves.

Discover exciting new ways to enjoy and explore the great outdoors. Learn outdoor skills and go creeking! Sing along to tons of camp songs. "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!

2 ABOUT DAY CAMP Information for girls in grades K-6 Are you ready to discover your superhero powers? Join us for Day Camp 2017: Superhero Adventure! Day camp is an exciting introduction to the outdoors our programs are full of sun, fun, and adventure! At day camp, girls try new things, make lifelong friends, and learn important skills, all while being their awesome selves. With a variety of summer day camp programs to choose from, girls are sure to find a camp for them and have the best summer ever! What do girls do at camp? Discover exciting new ways to enjoy and explore the great outdoors. Learn outdoor skills and go creeking! Sing along to tons of camp songs. "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!" Spend time with experienced Program Aides. Program Aides are teen mentors learn more on page 5! Learn responsibility through camp kapers. Camp kapers are chores that help keep camp looking great! Live the life of a camper and cook outdoors. Strengthen self-confidence and develop talents. Day camps are five-day sessions, Monday Friday, usually between 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 2 All prices include sales tax. Cool Camper Bundle $33 Keep cool this summer with a spritzer water bottle. Look cool wearing sunglasses that change color in sunlight. Make cool new friends with a friendship bracelet kit, truth or dare cootie catcher game, and temporary monster hand tattoos.

HOW TO REGISTER Registration begins Monday, April 3, 2017 Secure your spot! Camps fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

org and click on the CORA link at the top right of the homepage to register online using the Council Online Registration Access (CORA) service.

org or contact Council Headquarters to request a form. Note: Paper registration forms that are mailed to Council Headquarters prior to March 24 will be returned to sender.

Check your camp dates A $20 transfer fee will be applied if you choose to switch camp sessions after your registration has been processed.

Find out more information by emailing customercare@gsoh.org, or calling 1-800-621-7042.

3 HOW TO REGISTER Registration begins Monday, April 3, 2017 Secure your spot! Camps fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp All Camps* *except those listed below Sugarbush Gold Ken-Jockety River Birch Ken-Jockety PawPaw OR: Registration Opens 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Visit gsoh.org and click on the CORA link at the top right of the homepage to register online using the Council Online Registration Access (CORA) service. To register online using CORA, you must be a current Girl Scout member and pay for program registrations with a credit or debit card. Download and complete a registration form from gsoh.org or contact Council Headquarters to request a form. Note: Paper registration forms that are mailed to Council Headquarters prior to March 24 will be returned to sender. Any forms that arrive after this date will be held until online registration opens on April 3. If you cannot be placed in a camp because there are no spaces available, you will receive a full refund. Check your camp dates A $20 transfer fee will be applied if you choose to switch camp sessions after your registration has been processed. If you cannot be placed in your camp session of choice, you will receive a full refund. Cancellation and Refund Procedure Is financial assistance available? Yes! Find out more information by ing customercare@gsoh.org, or calling In addition, any adult that volunteers for day camp will receive one free camp session for one girl-relative who is a currently registered Girl Scout. If you are requesting a refund for your cancellation, the request must be made in writing and sent to Council Headquarters no later than 15 business days prior to the start of your registered camp. Your request must state the reason for the cancellation. If you are cancelling and are not requesting a refund, you can call Council Headquarters at Cancellations due to sudden illness or a family emergency must be submitted to Council Headquarters within two weeks after the first day of the camp session you registered to attend. In the event of any cancellation, 10 percent of the day camp fee paid will be retained for handling charges. Mess Kit $22 This mess kit has everything you ll need for cookouts. The kit includes a plate, bowl, and cutlery, all packaged in a convenient mesh bag. Cape $13 $13 Soar into day camp this summer with your very own green superhero cape. Cape is 20 inches wide, 31 inches long and has a Velcro closure. Plush Fox Every superhero needs a sidekick! This plush fox will make the perfect camping companion. Plush fox is 6 inches tall and comes wearing a royal blue cape. Flying Monkey $13 A super monkey is the ultimate flying buddy for any camper. Flying monkey is 10 inches long. Includes sound chip and cape. 3

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Spend your summer guiding campers through the great outdoors. Encourage curiosity, help create a sense of adventure, and be a role model for girls by volunteering at day camp!

4 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Spend your summer guiding campers through the great outdoors. Encourage curiosity, help create a sense of adventure, and be a role model for girls by volunteering at day camp! We rely on dedicated volunteers to help us create and deliver nine fun-filled weeks of day camp every summer. The number of girls who can be accepted for camp is dependent on the number of adults who volunteer. Grab your friends and sign up to give girls a summer full of outdoor adventure! Being a day camp volunteer is awesome! There are great benefits to being a day camp volunteer: Experience the satisfaction of helping girls learn and find fun outdoors. Enjoy spending your summer making lifelong friends and memories. Guarantee placement in the day camp of your choice. Receive one free camp session for one girl-relative who is a currently registered Girl Scout. Most camps provide separate programs for preschoolers and boys of elementary age for a minimal cost. Contact customercare@gsoh.org for more information. HOW TO BECOME A DAY CAMP VOLUNTEER Fill out a Day Camp Volunteer Position Request Form at gsoh.org/day-camp. Not a registered member? CAMPERS ARE WAITING FOR YOU! Register to be a day camp volunteer by Friday, March 10, Already a registered member? Visit gsoh.org and click Volunteer Today! Select Camp/Seasonal volunteers and enter some basic information. Check Unsure* if you are only interested in volunteering for day camp, and complete your adult membership registration. *By selecting Unsure (found on the last page of your search) you are moving forward to register as a day camp volunteer. If you are also interested in becoming a troop volunteer, look for a troop near you. Check your for a message from Girl Scouts of Ohio s Heartland inviting you to join the MyGS Community, a link to complete your background check, and next steps to becoming a volunteer! Volunteers must have an updated, successful background check completed within the past three years. All day camp volunteers are required to attend training that is specific to their camp. Day camp directors will notify volunteers of the training dates and times. CONTACT US Council Headquarters 1700 Watermark Drive Columbus, OH gsoh.org/camp customercare@gsoh.org 4

Leaders in Action (LIA) GRADE COMPLETED Experience camp in a whole new way! Learn basic outdoor skills and how to teach them.

5 DAY CAMP TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Information for girls in grades 6 12 Day camp is the perfect environment for teens to grow as leaders. Work closely with younger girls while sharpening your skills and earning leadership awards. Check out the opportunities below to discover which program is for you! Leaders in Action (LIA) GRADE COMPLETED Experience camp in a whole new way! Learn basic outdoor skills and how to teach them. Have fun building teamwork and leadership skills with your group, and earn one of three LIA awards. 6 Previous day camp experience not required. Program Aide 2 (PA2) Take your leadership skills to the next level as a PA2! Earn service hours toward recognitions and assist day camp adult volunteers to help create a positive camp experience for girls. Prerequisite: PA1 GRADE COMPLETED 8 Program Aide 1 (PA1) Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts! PA training will teach you skills to be a confident, effective leader. You ll practice teaching activities and learn how to serve as a mentor to younger girls. We ll provide training to help you develop outdoor skills and become proficient in other day camp tasks. Prerequisite: LIA Award Advanced 7 Program Aide (APA) 9 GRADE COMPLETED Take the lead this summer as an Advanced Program Aide. Work with the camp director to develop your leadership role, then create and lead a special activity for campers. You'll gain experience that will last a lifetime! Prerequisite: PA1 and PA2 HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM? To apply for the LIA program, complete the day camp registration form online or mail a paper registration form to Council Headquarters with the camp fee.* See the camp session s description on the next page for its cost and registration deadline. Note: All teen mentors must be currently registered Girl Scouts. There is additional training required for all program aide levels. To apply for PA training, register online or mail a paper registration form to Council Headquarters with the $15 program fee* PA1, PA2, and advanced program aides do not have to pay the camp fee associated with the session they register to attend. Upon registration, complete the Program Aide Application. *Checks should be made payable to Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, Inc. Please do not mail cash. GRADE COMPLETED 5

6 DAY CAMPS AT-A-GLANCE 6 JUNE 5-9 Registration & T-shirt Deadline: May 12, 2017 Highland Hills K-J Hickory Molly Lauman (Formerly Lone Eagle) Papinashuash Sugarbush Ma na ki ki Paint Creek State Park (Highland Co.) Camp Molly Lauman (Scioto Co.) PASA Soccer Complex (Fairfield Co.) Blendon Woods Metro Park Jennifer Howland hhtwilightcamp@hotmail.com $65 Kathy Tober KJCampHickory@gmail.com $95 Karen Chatfield loneeagledaycamp@gmail.com $65 Marie Cummerlander PickCamp@gmail.com $65 Michelle Rinard GSOHCampManakiki@gmail.com $65 JUNE Registration & T-shirt Deadline: May 19, 2017 Beckoning Trails K-J Spruce Sugarbush Gold Camp Beckoning Trails (Hocking Co.) Blendon Woods Metro Park Roxanna Lehman cbtdaycamp@gmail.com $65 Vanessa Brias kjsprucedaycamp@gmail.com $95 Deb Bowles sugarbushgolddaycamp@gmail.com $65 JUNE Registration & T-shirt Deadline: May 26, 2017 Bob Evans K-J River Birch Sarasponda Bob Evans Farm (Gallia Co.) Alley Park (Fairfield Co.) Cathy Parsons bobevansfarmdc@yahoo.com $65 Rose Krietemeyer Kjriverbirch@gmail.com $95 Polly Brothers saraspondagsoh@gmail.com $65 JUNE Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 2, 2017 Adams County Blended Trails (Mansfield) Cornish Twilight Camp K-J Sweetgum Woodland Altars (Adams Co.) Richland Rural Life Center (Richland Co.) Camp Cornish (Knox Co.) Karen Jones adamscountygsdc@yahoo.com $65 Jennifer Washburn mansfielddaycamp@gmail.com $65 Sherry Patterson cornishdaycamp@gmail.com $40 Erin Robey campkjsweetgum@gmail.com $95

JULY 10-14 Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 16, 2017 K-J Oak Sugarbush Axsinaminshi Wooster Blendon Woods Metro Park Christmas Run Park (Wayne Co.) Laura Hammen kjoakdaycamp@yahoo.

com $65 JULY 17-21 Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 23, 2017 Crooked Lane K-J Sassafras Sugarbush Silver Tea-Qui-Mead Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.

7 JULY Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 16, 2017 K-J Oak Sugarbush Axsinaminshi Wooster Blendon Woods Metro Park Christmas Run Park (Wayne Co.) Laura Hammen $95 Julie Doel $65 Betsy Keller $65 JULY Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 23, 2017 Crooked Lane K-J Sassafras Sugarbush Silver Tea-Qui-Mead Camp Crooked Lane (Morrow Co.) Blendon Woods Metro Park Camp Cattail (Ross Co.) Cindy Conner $65 Wendy Hart $95 Katie VanDeWeghe $65 Zarron Moore $65 JULY Registration & T-shirt Deadline: June 30, 2017 K-J Mulberry Logan Valley A. W. Marion State Park (Pickaway Co.) Dara Ickes $95 Charlena Fisher $65 JULY 31-AUGUST 4 Registration & T-shirt Deadline: July 7, 2017 K-J PawPaw Christina Goodwin kjpawpaw@yahoo.com $95 AUGUST 7-11 Registration & T-shirt Deadline: July 14, 2017 K-J Honeysuckle Kathy Hunter kjhoneysuckle@yahoo.com $95 7

8 Girl Scouts of Ohio s Heartland Council, Inc Watermark Drive Columbus, OH gsoh.org Day Camp Registration begins April 3! NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID COLUMBUS, OH PERMIT NO. 3536

Camp Stonybrook s Superhero Boot Camp

Camp Stonybrook s Superhero Boot Camp Day Camp 7C Date June 11 15, 2018 Location Camp Stonybrook, Waynesville Time 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration Deadline April 30, 2018 Welcome to Superhero Boot Camp