SUMMER CAMP Daisy Guide. For girls going into Grade 1 in the fall. camp.gswo.org

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1 SUMMER CAMP 2019 Daisy Guide For girls going into Grade 1 in the fall. camp.gswo.org

2 Adventure Outdoors I ndependence. Adventure. Friends. Dirt. Fun. Whether you attend day camp, troop adventure camp, resident camp, or an adventure-out trip, you are sure to find something new to explore. Let Girl Scouts of Western Ohio be your gateway to the outdoors this summer. In every program offered, counselors are excited to provide a uniquely fun and enriching experience, after which you approach the world more confidently. Not a member? Not a problem. Girl Scouts is open to All girls! scription For full de s, visit ca Check out the awesome programs in these pages, and then go to camp.gswo.org to plan your perfect summer camp adventure. rg. mp.gswo.o

3 Check Out Our Camps A Fulton Williams Lucas 1 Ottawa Defiance Camp Butterworth overlooks the Little Miami River where wooded hillsides meet open meadows in Maineville, OH. Wood Henry 2 2 Paulding Putnam Van Wert 6 Hancock Allen Hardin 3 Shelby Miami 5 Montgomery Greene Warren D 1 5 Clinton Hamilton Dearborn 6 Clermont Ohio Camp Whip Poor Will Camp Whip Poor Will sits near the Little Miami River in Morrow, OH. Ravines give way to small creeks, making excellent spots for you to hike and hunt for fossils. 4 Butler Camp Stonybrook Camp Stonybrook is located just off the beaten path of Waynesville, OH where fields give way to forests. Clark C Preble 4 Champaign 3 Camp Rolling Hills Camp Rolling Hills sits above the Stillwater River near Pleasant Hill, OH. Logan Darke Camp Libbey Camp Libbey is surrounded by fields, forests, and ravines along the banks of the scenic Maumee River just outside Defiance, OH. B Auglaize Mercer Camp Butterworth Camp Woodhaven Camp Woodhaven is nestled deep in the woods of Lima, OH. Brown Service Centers We re proud that all of our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet or exceed ACA standards. Check out our new camp website at camp.gswo.org Curious what camp s like? You and your family can get a taste of camp before you come for a scheduled camp session. Take a tour, poke your head in a tent, try a camp activity, and get a chance to ask the camp director questions. A Toledo B Lima C Dayton D Cincinnati Open Houses Woodhaven April 13, 1-3pm Libbey June 1, 1-3pm Stonybrook April 13, 2-4pm Butterworth June 2, 2-4pm Rolling Hills May 11, 2-4pm Whip Poor Will June 2, 2-4pm

4 Day Camp Experience all the fun of camp during the day, and return home each evening. Having too much fun and don t want to leave? Stay for the optional overnight offered on Thursday nights each week. CAMP BUTTERWORTH MAINEVILLE, OH The Adventurers Jun. 10-Jun. 14 Mighty Explorers Jun. 17-Jun. 21 Daisy Space Race Jun. 24-Jun. 28 Like a Daisy Jul. 01-Jul. 03 $78 Splashin Around Jul. 08-Jul. 12 Mischief Managed Jul. 15-Jul. 19 Camp Like a Girl Scout Jul. 22-Jul. 26 Aspiring Artist Jul. 29-Aug. 02 Bus Transportation Weekly $30 Camper Overnight Thursday Night of each Session $20 CAMP WOODHAVEN LIMA, OH Daisy Space Race Jul. 08-Jul.12 Camper Overnight Thursday Night of each Session $20 CAMP ROLLING HILLS PLEASANT HILL, OH Daisy Space Race Jun. 10-Jun. 14 Sherlock Gnomes Jun. 17-Jun. 21 Camper Overnight Thursday Night of each Session $20

5 The Ultimate outdoor experience What you ll eat & Where you ll sleep At Resident Camp and Troop Adventure Camp, most meals are served family-style in a dining hall. You ll also get to plan for and prepare a meal over the campfire. Meals are kid-friendly and healthy. We can accommodate most common food allergies and dietary restrictions. Visit our website for more information. Platform Tents are large, canvas tents on wooden platforms with cots. *Day campers bring their own packed lunches each day. Cabins are small structures with windows, a door, and bunk beds. Restrooms are located in separate structures close by. TYPIC L MenAu b r e ak fa Bacon, E st g Fruit, & Y gs, ogurt lun ch Chicken Sandwic hes Salad Ba r, & Fruit, dinne Pizza, Ve r g gie & D e s se r s, t Lodges offer dormitory living with indoor plumbing and electricity. Most campers stay in tents, so unless the program description online says otherwise, plan on being in a tent.

6 special summer events NE CAMP STONYBROOK (WAY TAC Sampler SVILLE, OH) Jun. 29 or Jul.06, (10am-3pm) OH) CAMP LIBBEY (DEFIANCE, Jul. 10-Jul. 12 Bring Your Adult to Camp $15 per girl $115 per girl $85 per adult New this year Troop Adventure Camp TAC t-shirt included in price! Does your troop love camping? Work together to design a custom camp adventure. You ll attend with your troop leaders and favorite adults, who attend for free as needed for ratio*. Check out program session options and download your TAC registration form at camp.gswo.org/tac. A $10 deposit per girl is required. Camp Stonybrook (Waynesville, OH) TAC Session 1 Jun. 23-Jun. 26 $120 per girl TAC Session 2 Jun. 26-Jun. 28 TAC Session 3 Jun. 30-Jul. 02 TAC Session 4 Jul. 07-Jul. 10 $120 per girl TAC Session 5 Jul. 10-Jul. 12 TAC Session 6 Jul. 14-Jul. 17 $120 per girl TAC Session 7 Jul. 17-Jul. 19 TAC Session 8 Jul. 21-Jul. 24 $120 per girl TAC Session 9 Jul. 24-Jul. 26 TAC Session 10 Jul. 28-Jul. 31 $120 per girl TAC Session 11 Jul. 31-Aug. 02 Camp Libbey (Defiance, OH) Troop Adventure Camp Jul. 08-Jul. 10 *At least 2 adults per group required. Groups must follow ratio as outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Camp staff run programs.

7 Resident Camp Ready for the ultimate outdoor adventure? Spend three days and two nights experiencing EVERYTHING camp has to offer. Camp Whip Poor Will (Morrow, OH) Dino-S mores Jun. 09-Jun. 11 $170 Fireflies Jun. 12-Jun. 14 $170 Snackventures Jun. 16-Jun. 18 $170 Dr. FrankinBrownie Jun. 19-Jun. 21 $170 Adventure is Out There! Jun. 23-Jun. 25 $170 Color Jam Jun. 26-Jun. 28 $170 Color Wars Jun. 30-Jul. 02 $170 Camp Libbey (Defiance, OH) Dino-S mores Jul. 14-Jul. 16 $170 Fireflies Jul. 17-Jul. 19 $170 Snackventures Jul. 21-Jul. 23 $170 Dr. FrankinBrownie Jul. 24-Jul. 26 $170 Adventure is Out There! Jul. 28-Jul. 30 $170 Color Jam Jul. 31-Aug. 02 $170 Are you ready? It s a pretty safe bet that you re ready to stay overnight at camp, if you can relate to the answers in this checklist. I like going to friends sleepovers. I can sleep without a night light. I make friends easily. I enjoy outdoor activities. I can bathe myself. I can brush my own teeth and hair. I enjoy trying new things, including food. I m REALLY excited about camp!

8 CAMP FILLS QUICKLY REGISTER TODAY! Registering is easy! Adults, Here s how: 1. Online Registration opens at 6am: - Resident & Day Camps, Jan. 23, Special Events, Jan. 23, Troop Adventure Camp, Feb. 20, Registration form available at camp.gswo.org. TAC REGISTRATION: Download and complete paper TAC registration forms at camp.gswo.org/tac and fax, mail, or walk the form in to any regional council office. A $10 deposit per girl is required. 2. Visit camp.gswo.org to look at all camp descriptions. 3. Choose the program/s and date/s your camper would like to attend. 4. Click Register Now under the program your camper would like to attend. 5. Log into MYGS to complete your registration. 6. Confirmations are located in MYGS for your convenience. Payment is easy! Here s what and when you need to pay: New Registration Time! 1. Non-refundable deposit $50 for resident and/or day camp ($10 for TAC) per camp/per camper, or payment in full if less than $50 - due at time of registration. 2. $25 membership fee (if not a current Girl Scout) - due at time of registration 3. Remaining balance Due by May 17 or your registration is subject to cancellation Refunds and Cancellations Cancel in writing 30 days prior to session date and receive a refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit. If you cancel closer to the session date, include a doctor s note or other suitable documentation. Acceptable situations include camper s illness, family emergency, move from service area before camp begins, etc. If eligible for a refund, submit written request for the balance of the fee within two weeks of the end of the camp program. Other refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis prior to camp, if notification is given on or before the cancellation date. Deposits are nonrefundable unless the desired program opportunity is full or has been canceled.

9 Camp Staff Our talented and experienced camp staff are carefully screened and intensely trained to keep you safe and to create a positive, harmonious, and supportive camp environment. Many camp staff are aspiring teachers, outdoor educators, and former campers. They come from all over Ohio, the United States, and other countries to work with you. Bring a Buddy! Have a special friend you want to share the camp experience with? You can BOTH request each other when you register for the same camp program. Requests are limited to ONE buddy. If you have more than one friend coming to camp with you, don t worry. You can still hang out with all your friends, old and new, during most of the daytime activities, like swimming, meals, and game time. EVERY GIRL DESERVES A CHANCE TO CAMP! Camperships are available to ensure girls needing financial assistance can participate. You can request financial assistance when you register online. not a member? not a problem. Girl Scouts is open to ALL girls! Visit: camp.gswo.org to learn more. TRANSPORTATION Your parents are responsible for getting you to and from camp. However, you can hop on a bus to Camp Butterworth for Day Camp for $30/week. Bus stop locations and times are posted on camp.gswo.org.

10 4930 Cornell Road Cincinnati, OH Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, OH Permit No CAMP Registration Begins: Jan. 23 Feb. 20 Resident Camp, Troop Adventure Day Camp, Special Camp. Events. Starting at 6am Check out our new website: camp.gswo.org gswo.org In Partnership With: