Dear Parents and Caregivers:

Transcription

1 2018 Summer Camp Guide Resident Camp & Troop Camp Plus

2 Dear Parents and Caregivers: Camp has something for everyone! Our camps offer a wide variety of opportunities for you and your daughter to find the perfect camp experience. Whether you choose a Resident Camp opportunity or Troop Camp Plus your daughter will make new friends, try new things, learn independence, and so much more all with the guidance and supervision of a caring camp staff. Our resident camp programs are held at Bear Creek Aquatic Camp, newly accredited by the American Camp Association. This accreditation ensures that we hold to the highest standards of programming and safety. Bear Creek Aquatic Camp is situated on beautiful Kentucky Lake where we take full advantage of the waterfront and all it has to offer including our giant water trampoline, sailboats, and kayaks. In 2018, we ll be adding a few more improvements to enhance your child s experience. Located at Camp Pennyroyal, we offer Troop Camp Plus. This outdoor experience offers troops an opportunity to camp out, cook over a campfire and try new things in the outdoors with the support of trained staff. About 300 girls and adults participated in Troop Camp Plus last summer and had a blast. Troop leaders remarked that girls came out of their shells and became more self-confident. Leaders saw their girls working as a team and owning the responsibility that comes with camp life all were more confident in taking risks and trying new things! Whether campers are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they re creating memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to seeing everyone at camp! Jacqueline Ford Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road Louisville, KY ii

3 Resident Camp 2018 Bear Creek Aquatic Camp Welcome to Bear Creek Aquatic Camp! Camp is a place where you can feel strong and empowered by conquering challenges and caring for others. Whether you re a first-time camper or a seasoned expert seeking new adventures, you will explore, play, and grow while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Nestled on a bay on scenic Kentucky Lake, Bear Creek Aquatic Camp has a little something for everyone. With 200 wooded acres of waterfront property and two miles of shoreline, Bear Creek is a beautiful setting for swimming, hiking, kayaking, sailing, and campfires. During each session, campers will enjoy specific unit programming for the first half of the day, then experience traditional and aquatic camp activities in the afternoons and evenings. This summer, we are offering new and exciting activities and adventures that will help girls build a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills, and of course, have fun! Camp Staff Bear Creek Aquatic Camp is run by well-trained, enthusiastic, and caring individuals from western Kentucky and across the country. Counselors and camp staff are enthusiastic, caring, and supportive. They are selected based on their experience, ability to be strong role models, and their genuine desire to work and live by the Girl Scout Law. Living at Camp Bear Creek Aquatic Camp is a rustic camp property. Campers of the same age level live in groups called units, and each unit is comprised of 4 to 5 screened-in cabins. Girls sleep in cabins of four to eight campers, and staff sleep in a separate, nearby tent or cabin within the same unit. Campers may also have the opportunity to sleep in hammocks in an open-air, covered unit. Nutritious, well-balanced meals are served family-style in Honeybee Lodge. Girls may also have the opportunity to plan and cook a meal outdoors. Please contact us with any dietary restrictions or allergies at least one month before camp. How to Register for Resident Camp Registration opens November 27, 2017! The last day to register for resident camp is May 31, No exceptions. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Members: 1. Visit 2. Log into MYGS. 3. Find your session on the Activity Calendar. 4. Click the link on the activity description page. 5. Follow the prompts on CampDoc.com to complete your registration. Not a member of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana? No problem! Visit to become a member and follow the steps above to complete your registration. Waitlist: Girls who register for already-filled programs will be placed on a waitlist for their program choice(s). When registering, the $60 deposit must be paid to hold that spot on the waitlist. If space becomes available, girls will be selected on a first come, first served basis, and notifications will be sent by . Parents/guardians must respond to the notice of placement, letting Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana know if their girl can or cannot attend the camp session. If a girl is not placed in the camp session from the waitlist, a full refund will be processed. 1

4 Payments: A non-refundable deposit of $60 per camper is due at the time of registration. Camp fee balances are due in full by May 31, No exceptions. If payment is not received by this date, unfortunately your camper will be removed from the camp roster, your deposit will be forfeited, and her spot will be offered to a camper on the waitlist. Discounts: Sign up by these dates and get these awesome discounts: November 27, 2017 ONE DAY ONLY! Cyber Monday 25% Off November 28, 2017 December 31, % Discount January 1, 2018 March 31, % Discount Registration closes May 31, No exceptions. Discounts do not apply to CIT 1 session. Transfer Policy: If your camper can no longer attend the original registered camp session, we will do our best to transfer her to an available session; however, there are no guarantees. If the price of the session is different, then you are required to pay any price difference needed. The deadline to request a transfer is two weeks prior to the first day of each camp session. Refunds: We would like to encourage you to transfer your camper to another session, so she can have the experience of summer camp. However, we understand that things come up, and you may need to cancel altogether. Partial Refunds (camp fee minus the $60 non-refundable deposit) will be made if: A written notification of cancellation is received before May 31, 2018, or The camper does not attend due to illness, injury, or other unforeseen medical circumstance. A doctor s/official statement is required. No prorated session fees or refunds will be made for early departures from camp, campers considered no shows (those who do not attend and did not give advance notification of cancellation), or for those who are asked to leave because of behavior issues. Kentuckiana Credits: Put those Kentuckiana Credits to good use! Some sessions fill up quickly. If you plan to pay with Credits, reserve your spot with a $60 deposit and then pay the balance due with your Credits later (deposits cannot be paid with Kentuckiana Credits). Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund: The Joyce Seymour Leadership Fund is dedicated to providing leadership opportunities for girls gained through the outdoor experience. Opportunities supported by the fund include resident camp and other GSK outdoor adventures. Applications are available on the GSK website: In order for your application to be considered and funded, your application must be received at least one month prior to the resident camp session start date. Buddies: We allow campers to request only one buddy at resident camp. If your camper wants to enjoy the adventure of camp with a friend, both girls must request each other. We will do our best to place them in the same cabin if they are registered for the same program and are of the same grade level, but there are no guarantees. Health and Safety We prioritize safety in everything we do. Our camp follows standards set forth by Girl Scouts of the USA and the American Camp Association. CampDoc: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana uses CampDoc.com, a secure, user-friendly web-based health record system, to manage all registration, health forms, and documents needed for camp. Every girl must have a complete CampDoc profile at least two weeks before arriving at camp. This includes a physical within the last 2 years, immunization records, a health insurance card, and signed orders for any prescription and emergency medications your child will be required to take while at camp. 2

5 Special Needs & Accommodations: Help us ensure your Girl Scout s success at camp. Our goal is to provide a positive experience for all campers, and the more we know, the more we can help her grow. Please contact us directly at least one month before camp begins if your camper has any physical, emotional, dietary, or medical needs. Day Camp Not quite ready for resident camp or Troop Camp Plus? Perhaps Day Camp in your area is the way to begin your progression into the Girl Scouts outdoor experience! Area Day Camps are led by caring and trained volunteers and provide an opportunity for Girl Scouts to play and connect with friends outdoors. Accreditation Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet its high standards for program design and activities, site and food service, transportation, facilities management, health and wellness, operation management, and human resources. Transportation Transportation is not provided to and from Bear Creek Aquatic Camp. We do encourage you to coordinate with other members of your troop or area to organize carpooling options. See Where is Camp? on page 13 for estimated travel times. Resident Camp Registration Tips & Important Dates: Registration opens November 27, 2017 and closes May 31, The deadline to pay any remaining balances for resident camp is May 31, Want to transfer to a different camp session? Please let us know at least two weeks before to the first day of the camp session. If there is still space available, we will do our best to make that request happen! Want to request a buddy? If your camper wants to request a buddy, both girls must request each other on CampDoc. Remember, we cannot guarantee that they will be placed together. Did you upload her health information? Your camper must have a physical, immunization records, health insurance card, and signed orders for any prescriptions/ medications uploaded to CampDoc before she arrives at camp. Dietary restrictions? Be sure to let us know of any dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical needs at least one month before camp on CampDoc. Need a packing list, or have questions? More information including a packing list and helpful camp tips will be provided once your girl is registered. Don t forget to check out the Camp Frequently Asked Questions at 3

6 Brownies Girls Who Have Completed 2 nd or 3 rd Grade in Spring 2018 Glamp Like a Girl Scout July AND July Nights Price: $125 So nice, we re doing it twice! Back by popular demand, grab your favorite gal pal over 18 years old, and bring her to a 2-night session of Glamp Like a Girl Scout! Girls and their Gals will embark on a journey to see how much glamour the great outdoors has to offer! Girls will earn a Fun Patch to remind them of all the fun they had with that special gal in their life. Juniors Girls Who Have Completed 4 th or 5 th Grade in Spring 2018 Awakening the Bear Creek Spirit June Nights Price: $187 Help us awaken the Bear Creek spirit and earn your Camper badge during this 3-night camp all about sisterhood and camp fun. Get to know new friends by participating in all the fun things camp has to offer! Stargazers June Nights Price: $250 Stargazers are our land-loving seafarers! Girls will spend half their time in the water and half on land learning archery, arts and crafts, and orienteering. Stargazers will earn their Geocacher badge as they engage the power of the stars to travel on an exciting geocaching journey! Eco-Camper is one of the six new Girls Choice Badges. Goddess of Cuisine June Nights Price: $250 Help the Goddess of Cuisine celebrate food! Campers will earn their Simple Meals badge as they learn how to plan meals and cook mouth-watering dishes on the fire in your unit. Campers will return from their harrowing journeys as legends of fire and cast iron. Mythbusters July Nights Price: $299 Is the Earth flat? Can you go swimming right after you eat? Is the moon made of cheese? Discover the scientist within to bust other puzzling myths and enjoy all the fun things camp has to offer all while earning the Detective badge. Glamp Like a Girl Scout July AND July Nights Price: $125 So nice, we re doing it twice! Back by popular demand, grab your favorite gal pal over 18 years old, and bring her to a 2-night session of Glamp Like a Girl Scout! Girls and their Gals will embark on a journey to see how much glamour the great outdoors has to offer! Girls will earn a Fun Patch to remind them of all the fun they had with that special gal in their life. Paddlers July Nights Price: $299 Girls will find the harmony with nature that only comes from gliding over the clear waters and making their own waves. Paddlers will spend most of their time in the water learning new paddling skills and will earn their Camper badge. Eco-Innovators July Nights Price: $187 Eco-Innovators will learn the principles of Leave No Trace and work on ideas for natural conservation at camp and beyond. Girls will earn their Eco-Camper badge when they plan and take part in an overnight trip in a minimal impact campsite, all while keeping the LNT principles in mind! 4

7 Cadettes Girls Who Have Completed 6 th, 7 th, or 8 th Grade in Spring 2018 Awakening the Bear Creek Spirit June Nights Price: $187 Help us Awaken the Bear Creek Spirit and earn your GS Way badge during this 3-night camp all about sisterhood and camp fun. Get to know new friends by participating in all the fun things camp has to offer! Wavebreakers June Nights Price: $250 Girls will find the harmony with nature that only comes from gliding over the clear waters and making their own waves. Wavebreakers will spend most of their time in the water learning new paddling skills and put them to the test on an exciting paddling adventure! At night, girls will enjoy communing with nature and learn what happens after the sun goes down helping them to earn their Night Owl badge! Goddess of the Wind June Nights Price: $250 Goddess of the Wind will teach campers to shoot their arrows true. Earning their Archery badge, campers will develop their archery skills on the range, and hunt down adventure throughout Bear Creek. In the afternoons, campers will enjoy everything Bear Creek has to offer on land and water with a classical twist! Cast Iron Chef July Nights Price: $299 Cast Iron Chef campers will go from newbies to foodies during their stay at Bear Creek. Learn to use more than just sticks to cook over a campfire, earn the New Cuisine badge, and compete to find out who makes the best tasting camp food. We re talking so much more than s mores! Glamp Like a Girl Scout July AND July Nights Price: $125 So nice, we re doing it twice! Back by popular demand, grab your favorite gal pal over 18 years old, and bring her to a 2-night session of Glamp Like a Girl Scout! Girls and their Gals will embark on a journey to see how much glamour the great outdoors has to offer! Girls will earn a Fun Patch to remind them of all the fun they had with that special gal in their life. Sailors July Nights Price: $299 Sailors will learn to harness the power of the wind. The sweet summer breeze may entice the girls to try sailing our small aqua fins solo, or share the responsibilities during a larger group sail in one of the Flying Scots. Girls will earn their Primitive Camper badge, listen to the wind, and let it blow them wherever they dare to go! Risk Takers July Nights Price: $187 Risk Takers in true G.I.R.L. fashion, will learn to take appropriate risks while blazing trails out in nature. These G.I.R.L.s will plan and execute an overnight that will take them somewhere they have never been and earn their Trailblazing badge! Primitive Camper is one of the six new Girls Choice Badges. 5

8 Seniors & Ambassadors Leadership Opportunities for Girls Who Have Completed 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th Grade in Spring 2018 Counselor In Training I 10 th Graders or 15 Years and Older June Nights Price: $399 Counselor In Training I is back this summer and will help girls learn what it takes to become a camp counselor and find the leader within! The focuses are experience in responsibility, program goals, contemporary issues, leadership styles, child development, outdoor living skills, group dynamics, conflict resolution and program interaction with campers all while enjoying traditional camp activities. Twelve girls will be accepted into the CIT program on a first come first served basis and must attend the entire CIT program session. To be considered for CIT I, reserve your spot with a $60 deposit, then complete the application posted on the GSK website as soon as possible. All applications received by May 31 st will be considered, and your family will be notified within 2 business days from submission if you are accepted into the CIT program. Girls must complete CIT I and apply for CIT II to be considered for a spot in next year s CIT II. Survivor July Nights Price: $299 Girls will learn new survival skills and compete in challenges used to test the strength of their team. They will sleep in a hammock unit and have a unique tribal council at the end of the session where one girl will be voted Ultimate Girl Scout Survivor. Senior Survivors will earn their Adventurer badge, while Ambassadors will earn their Survival badge. Eco-Challengers July Nights Price: $299 Eco-Challengers will commune with nature and each other while sleeping in our hammock unit. They will learn more about the Leave No Trace principles and how to be kinder to our environment. They will take all that they learn and put it to the test in an exciting eco-challenge which will earn Seniors their Adventurer badge and Ambassadors their Ultimate Recreation badge. LEAP 9th Graders July Nights Price: $187 If you are thinking of taking the leap from camper to counselor and becoming a CIT, this is a great start! The LEAP unit will take the leap from camper to counselor. G.I.R.L.s who take part in this Leadership Experience and Practice session will learn leadership skills essential in all walks of life, not just at camp. LEAPers will use these new skills in the creation of new camp games and teaching them to other campers earning them their Game Visionary badge. Early Bird Discounts Sign up for Resident Camp by these dates and get these awesome discounts: Discounts do not apply to CIT I session November 27 One Day Only! Cyber Monday 25% Nov. 28 Dec % Jan. 1 to Mar % Registration Closes May 31,

9 2018 Resident Camp Schedule Bear Creek Aquatic Camp Grade Completed Spring 2018 Session 1 6/17-6/20 3 Nights Session 2 6/20-6/24 4 Nights Session 3 6/26-6/30 4 Nights Session 4 7/7-7/12 5 Nights Session 5 7/13-7/15 2 Nights Session 6 7/17-7/22 5 Nights Session 7 7/24-7/27 3 Nights Session 8 7/27-7/29 2 Nights Awakening the Bear Creek Spirit 6-8 $187 Stargazers $250 Wavebreakers $250 Goddess of Cuisine $250 Goddess of the Wind $250 Mythbusters $299 Cast Iron Chef $299 Glamp Like a Girl Scout $125 Paddlers $299 Sailors $299 Eco- Innovators $187 Risk Takers $187 Glamp Like a Girl Scout $ CIT (10th Graders or 15 Years and Older) $399 Survivor $299 Eco- Challengers $299 LEAP (9th Graders) $187 Outdoor Progression Progression allows girls to learn the skills they need to become competent in the outdoors, including how to plan and organize outdoor activities. Acknowledge a girl s mastery of an outdoor skill and invite her to challenge herself further by taking that next step up and out! Outdoor fun can be endless when girls lead. Look Out LOOK OUT Share past experiences in the outdoors. Talk about favorite outdoor places and why they're special. Wonder what else can be seen in the outdoors. Meet Out Meet Out Step outside to look, listen, feel, and smell. Share what was observed. Learn more about what was discovered. Move Out Plan and take a short walk outside. Discuss being prepared for the weather. Do activities to explore nature. Plan and carry out an indoor sleepover. LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES: Explore Out Explore Out Plan and take a short and easy hike. Discuss what to take in a day pack. Dress for the weather. Plan a healthy snack or lunch. Learn how to stay safe in the outdoors. Plan Ahead & Prepare Cook Out Cook Out Plan and cook a simple meal outdoors. Make a list of gear and food supplies needed. Learn and practice skills needed to cook a meal. Review outdoor cooking safety. Practice hand and dish sanitation. Create a Kaper Chart for the cookout. Leave What You Find Sleep Out Sleep Out Plan and carry out an overnight in a cabin/ backyard. Discuss what to pack for the sleep out. Learn to use and care for camping gear. Learn and practice new outdoor skills. Plan a menu with a new cooking skill. Discuss campsite organization. Plan time for fun activities. Respect Wildlife Minimize Campfire Impacts Camp Out Plan and take a 1- to 2-night camping trip. Take more responsibility for planning. Learn and practice a new outdoor skill. Learn a new outdoor cooking skill. Plan a food budget, then buy and pack food. Practice campsite set up. Plan an agenda that includes fun activities. Explore/protect the surrounding environment. Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces Adventure Out Adventure Out Plan and take an outdoor trip for several days. Learn and practice a new outdoor skill. Learn a new outdoor cooking skill. Develop first-aid skills and use safety check points. Budget, schedule, and make arrangements. Participate in an environmental service project. Teach and inspire others about the outdoors. Imagine new experiences to be had outdoors. Practice all Leave No Trace principles. Dispose of Waste Properly Be Considerate of Other Visitors 7

10 Is your girl ready for Resident Camp? Take this quiz with her to help you both decide if she s ready. Keep track of her points as she answers and encourage her to be honest. At the end of the quiz, add up the points and see our recommendations below. Point Scale: 3 pts = You bet! 2 pts = Maybe 1 pt = Not yet Points Can you stay overnight at a friend s house without missing your family? Are you willing to try new foods that you haven t eaten before? Are you comfortable walking to another building to use the bathroom and sink? Are you brave when you see bugs or hear strange noises at night? Are you willing to help with kapers (camp chores like cleaning, setting tables, etc.)? Do you like being around other girls who are different from you? Can you adjust to no air-conditioning in your living unit and/or walking around in the Kentucky summer weather? When you have a problem, do you know you can go to an adult and share it with them? Now add up the points and check below to find out how she did! Total Points: Less than 14 points: It looks like she may not be sure she s ready for resident camp. It would be best for her to talk more with you and her friends about the idea. Talk to her troop leader perhaps a troop outing to Troop Camp Plus might be an option. To prepare her for resident camp, try some of the things mentioned in the quiz or sign her up for a day camp session points: She may want to try the Glamp Like a Girl Scout session or a 3-night camp session. Troop Camp Plus is also an excellent alternative. Pack your courage, and we ll see you at camp! 20+ points: She is definitely ready for resident camp! See you this summer! 8

11 Am I ready for my girl to attend Resident Camp? Parents sometimes have a difficult time sending their daughters to resident camp. Take this quiz to help you decide if you re ready. Add up the points and see our recommendations below. Point Scale: 3 pts = You bet! 2 pts = Maybe 1 pt = Not yet Points Can your girl stay overnight at a friend s house without you feeling sad or needing to speak to her? Are you comfortable with your girl living and playing in an outdoor, rustic setting where it may rain and there are bugs? Do you want your girl to meet new people and try new things? Are you okay following the policies and procedures that apply to camp? Does your daughter enjoy being around other girls who are different from her? Are you prepared to entrust her care to our camp staff? Are you willing to have your girl participate in camp kapers (chores) such as setting tables, cleaning the cabin, and picking up trash? Do you believe that camp provides girls with a fun and rewarding experience that builds courage, confidence, and character? Now add up the points and check below to find out how you did! Total Points: Less than 14 points: Still unsure if you are ready to send your girl to camp? Contact us so that we can answer any lingering questions to put your mind at ease! You and your girl may enjoy Glamp Like a Girl Scout together. Talk to her troop leader perhaps a troop outing to Troop Camp Plus might be an option points: You and your girl may want to try the Glamp Like a Girl Scout session. She might also enjoy a 3-night camp session with a buddy or another member of her troop. 20+ points: Either you or your daughter are very prepared, or this is not her first time at resident camp. You and your girl are ready for this adventure. You re confident in her abilities and willing to help her prepare. See you this summer! 9

12 Troop Camp Plus Camp Pennyroyal Greetings from Beautiful Camp Pennyroyal! We had so much fun last summer, we re bringing Troop Camp Plus back! Gather your troop members and high tail it to Camp Pennyroyal. Tucked between the tall trees throughout camp or in the ripples of each paddle stroke on the lake, new adventures are awaiting your troop. Our knowledgeable staff are ready to guide you through your outdoor experience, and make sure you walk away with new skills and lots of fun memories. Whether your troop is going on their first camping excursion, or are seasoned veterans ready for a new outdoor challenge, there is something for you at Troop Camp Plus. Programs The beauty of Troop Camp Plus is that your experience is entirely up to your troop! Troops come for as short or long as they would like. This allows for troops to be flexible and make the best choice based on the skill and readiness of their girls. From 10:00 am 5:00 pm, troops may participate in rotations of council-led programming. No matter your length of stay, our programs are designed to ensure your troop will receive similar outdoor experiences each weekend. Troops are always welcome to pass on council programming at any point to work on badges with their girls on their own. Badge packets specific to Pennyroyal will be available upon request. Badge packets are also great to work through in the evenings when troops provide their own programming. Troop Camp Plus is all about programming to enhance a girl s comfort in nature and encourages outdoor progression, please see Outdoor Progression on page 7 for more information. This year to encourage outdoor experience progression, we are offering two different types of weekends: Brownies+ and Daisy/Brownie. Brownie+ Weekends June Daisy/Brownie Weekends July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Available Badge Packets *All requirements can be completed at camp Brownie Bugs GS Way Letterboxing* Hiker* Junior Flowers GS Way Geocaching Camper* 10

13 Brownie+ Weekends Girls who have completed 2 nd grade in Spring 2018, and older We will be holding four weekends that cater to troops with girls who have at least completed 2 nd grade, and are ready to have an overnight outdoor adventure with their troop! These troops will enjoy council led programming that includes teams course, Leave No Trace, archery or letterboxing, swimming and canoeing or funyaking. Girls will go through rotations that contain all of these programs, with the exception of Archery. Our Archery equipment is sized for Juniors and older, so Brownies will go on a fun letterboxing adventure! Pricing: Girls, $20.00 per girl per day Adults, $5.00 per person per day. Sample Regular Day at Troop Camp Plus 10:00 AM 10:45 AM Rotation 1 Teams Course 10:50 AM 11:35 AM Rotation 2 Leave No Trace 11:40 AM 12:30 PM Rotation 3 Archery/Letterboxing 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Lunch/Turtle Time 2:30 PM 3:15 PM Rotation 4 Swimming 3:20 PM 4:05 PM Rotation 5 Canoeing/Funyaking 4:10 PM 5:00 PM Rotation 6 Swimming Daisy/Brownie Weekends Girls who have completed Kindergarten 3 rd Grade in Spring 2018 Two of our weekends will be devoted specifically to Daisies and Brownies discovering everything the outdoors have to offer! These weekends will include daily rotations of teams course, crafts, Leave No Trace, and an afternoon of swimming and water games. Overnights are not required, but encouraged! Pricing: Girls, $20.00 per girl per day Adults, $5.00 per person per day. Sample Daisy/Brownie Day at Troop Camp Plus 10:00 AM 10:45 AM Rotation 1 Teams Course 10:50 AM 11:35 AM Rotation 2 Leave No Trace 11:40 AM 12:30 PM Rotation 3 Arts and Crafts 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Lunch/Turtle Time 2:30 PM 5:00 PM Swimming/All Camp Water Games Cadette Trees GS Way Night Owl Archery * Senior Sky GS Way Paddling* Ambassador Water GS Way 11

14 Camp Staff Troop Camp Plus is run by qualified, friendly, and attentive staff with a passion for introducing the outdoors to girls of all ages. All staff are selected on their experience, ability to be strong role models, and their genuine desire to work and live by the Girl Scout Law. During training, staff learn how to provide quality programming where girls feel supported and safe to stretch themselves past their comfort zones to try new things in an outdoor setting. Troop Supervision Requirements To help with girl progression and to allow for more girls to attend, bring only enough adults to satisfy ratios stated in Safety Activity Checkpoints. All adults must be GSK members with a completed background check. Troops must have an adult who has completed GSK Camp-Out Training and must have a certified First Aider (this can be the same person). For more information, please visit the GSK website and check out our training opportunities. Living at Camp Troops will be camping out in either open-air cabins or platform tent units. Troop accommodations will be honored on a first come first served basis, with preference for cabins going to younger troops. We encourage troops who have experience in open-air cabins to venture out to try a tent unit. For our Daisy troops who would like to try an overnight, but might not be ready for open-air cabins, indoor accommodations are available upon request. Meals Troop Camp Plus is a great time to learn and try new outdoor cooking skills. Troops will get two hours for lunch and time to rest each day. Troops provide their own food, and council will have unit boxes and other cooking equipment available for rent at no extra charge. Health and Safety Troop Camp Plus is at its heart a troop camping experience, so we encourage troop leaders to look over the Camping Safety Activity Checkpoints for health and supervision standards. How to Register Registration opens on April 1, 2018 and closes two weeks before the Thursday of the weekend you plan to attend. During a troop meeting ask your girls these three questions: How many nights should we stay? Should we sleep in cabins or try a tent unit? What kinds of meals should we try while at camp? With your girls answers to these questions, you are ready to begin the two-step process of registration: 1. Go to the GSK website s Activities Calendar and register your troop for each day that you intend to be at camp. 2. Follow the link in the activity explanation that will take you to the Troop Camp Plus Jotform. Make sure to complete the entire form to ensure we have all the information we need to provide a fantastic experience for you! Discounts and Refunds If your troop renewed its membership during Early Bird Renewal, you will receive 25% off all Troop Camp Plus registrations until May 31, 2018! So make sure to renew early to take advantage of that great discount before it s gone! Full refunds will be given until closing of registration. After registration closes, no refunds will be given. Camp will go on rain or shine with council-led rainy day activities provided during bad weather. 12

15 Where is Camp? Bear Creek Aquatic Camp 4736 Barge Island Road Benton, KY Estimated Travel Times to Bear Creek Aquatic Camp from Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council Offices: Louisville PLC Caveland PLC Pennyroyal PLC Bear Creek PLC Seymour Satellite Office Hopkinsville Satellite Office 3.5 Hours 2.5 Hours 2 Hours 45 Minutes 4 Hours 1 Hour Camp Pennyroyal 3095 Girl Scout Road Utica, KY Estimated Travel Times to Camp Pennyroyal from Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council Offices: Louisville PLC Caveland PLC Pennyroyal PLC Bear Creek PLC Seymour Satellite Office Hopkinsville Satellite Office 2 Hours 1 Hour 2 Hours 2.5 Hours 1.5 Hours Seymour Satellite Office Louisville Metro PLC Please Note: both camps are located in the Central Time Zone Pennyroyal PLC & Camp Utica Heartland PLC Elizabethtown Bear Creek PLC Paducah Bear Creek Aquatic Center Hopkinsville Satellite Office Caveland PLC Bowling Green Frequently Asked Questions Have questions about camp? Please visit the GSK website to find answers to the most common camp questions. If you don t find your answer there, feel free to contact us. Contact Information We d love to hear from you! Volunteer Care Team Call: or volunteercare@gskentuckiana.org Visit: and click on Contact 13

16 Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 2115 Lexington Road Louisville, KY gskentuckiana.org