Summer Camp Evelyn. Camp Manitou. Every Girl Deserves the Chance to Camp

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1 Summer 2018 Camp Evelyn & Camp Manitou Every Girl Deserves the Chance to Camp Sign-up at b i t. l y/ G rea t G i r l S co u t C a m p

There is simply nothing like it! Take a deep breath. Catch the scent of pine cones and roasting marshmallows, and you are ready for your summer camp adventure.

2 There is simply nothing like it! Take a deep breath. Catch the scent of pine cones and roasting marshmallows, and you are ready for your summer camp adventure. There are leaves to rustle through, water to plunge into and trails to explore. There are campfire stories that make you laugh and shiver, like the night air causing you to snuggle deeper into the warmth of your sleeping bag drifting off to dream of the fun you ll have tomorrow. At summer camp you can come for the day, for 3, 5 or even 12 nights. You can bring a buddy or come on your own, but in no time you will know all the girls in your camping unit just like your friends back home. That is just the nature of summer camp friends made summer after summer often become your friends for life. You might even come to camp with your whole troop or with your favorite woman! Camp Evelyn is near Plymouth, WI. We have a beautiful lake, a flowing river and a sparkling swimming pool. Camp Manitou in Shoto, WI is on the banks of Serenity Lake in Manitowoc County and is graced with deep forests, rolling trails and even a frisbee golf course. Try your hand at kayaking, art, music, paddleboard, swimming and campfires, discovering the constellations, experiments, and archery. Summer camp is open to all girls entering 1st-12th grade. Not a Girl Scout? Simply add $25 to the camp fee to become a member, and join in the fun! Bring your friends and show them how to have a blast this summer! 1

Table of Contents Camp Locations Page 1 Camp Session Lengths, Cost & Description Page 2 Weekly Activity Themes Page 3-4 Horseback Riding and Troop Camp Page 5 Camping with your Daughter Page 6

3 Table of Contents Camp Locations Page 1 Camp Session Lengths, Cost & Description Page 2 Weekly Activity Themes Page 3-4 Horseback Riding and Troop Camp Page 5 Camping with your Daughter Page 6 One-Day Camp Experiences Page 6 How to Register for Camp Page 7 Buddies Coming to Camp Together Page 7 Health Documentation Requirements Page 7 Food, Sleeping Arrangements & Chores Page 8 Accomodations for Special Needs Page 8 Safety Page 8 Types of Camp Activities Page 9 Mail, , Newsletters and Photos Page 9 Camp Store Page 10 Visit Our Camps Page 10 Each week has a special theme and all the great camp fun! Camp activities will reflect the theme of each week, but rest assured all the great camping activities will be included each week regardless of the theme. Session/Length Price Five-night sessions $380 ALL Girl Scouts flourish from a week at camp, and it is simply a must for returning campers, grades 2-12 in fall. Check in 2-3 p.m. Check out 6:15-6:45 p.m. Three-night sessions $260 The choice of many first time campers, especially those in the younger grades. For girls entering grades 1-6 in fall. Check in 2-3 p.m. Check out 6:15-6:45 p.m. Three-Night session -equine $380 Horses Galore! 3-nights of Bits and Bridles. For girls entering grades 5-12 in fall. Counselor-in-Training I/II $720 Interested in working at a summer camp in the future? Girls entering grade 9-12 for CIT-I & grade for CIT-II. 1-Day Sessions $40 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A sampling of the week s theme and great camp activities. Girls only. Adults may not stay on the camp property during the day. Me and My Gal/Guy $200/pair Girls love camping with their favorite adult, and adults get to be excited campers again. Great for both! Troop Camp $60/person At Camp Manitou, exciting, rustic, true Camping fun!-$60 Twelve-night session $875 All the fun, times two! For girls entering 2-12 grade. 2

Camp s Weekly Activity Themes At Camp Evelyn unless otherwise stated. Girl vs. Wild As a nature detective, you will dig into the mysteries of nature and science first-hand.

Climb rock walls, zoom on a high ropes course on a trip away from camp, and get up close to live animals with a professional wildlife specialist. Earn and receive an outdoor badge for your age level.

If you mix vinegar and baking soda, you create a volcano, instead of a great dinner.

You will cook over the campfire, make yummy snacks inside and plan a special meal for your family when you go home!

4 Camp s Weekly Activity Themes At Camp Evelyn unless otherwise stated. Girl vs. Wild As a nature detective, you will dig into the mysteries of nature and science first-hand. The forest, hills and mighty river will be your playground for orienteering, constructing shelters, and tracking animals. Climb rock walls, zoom on a high ropes course on a trip away from camp, and get up close to live animals with a professional wildlife specialist. Earn and receive an outdoor badge for your age level. 5-Night: June Night: June Day: June 18 Food Fusion Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is part of almost everything we do, especially baking and cooking. If you mix vinegar and baking soda, you create a volcano, instead of a great dinner. Jump into our extreme cook-off challenge and find out what happens if you add too much baking powder or just the right amount of cilantro and what on earth is yeast? You will cook over the campfire, make yummy snacks inside and plan a special meal for your family when you go home! Visit a local group to see how food really goes all the way from the farm to your table. 5-Night: June Night: June Day: June 25 Outdoor Art Attack Let your imagination run wild as you make creations inspired by nature. Draw, paint, and create as you take in the beauty of the great outdoors. You ll splatter paint during archery art, tie-dye, create sparkling paint bombs, produce dreamy stargazing galaxy art, and sculpt with clay. Let nature be your inspiration! Visit the famous John Michael Kohler Art Center. Earn and receive an art badge for your age level. 5-Night: July Night: July Day: July 9 Just Add Water Enjoy all that water has to offer and get your fingers more wrinkly than they have ever been! Take a sunset swim in the pool, look for aquatic creatures in the Mullet River, go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding in Crystal Lake, and have a floating lunch! You will stay cool by making slushies and playing water balloon battleship. Sail on beautiful Lake Michigan during your trip to SEAS - The Sailing Education Association. 5-Night: July Night: July Day: July 16 Wonder Women Grab your cape and save the day. Camp Evelyn is being attacked by zombies and they are lurking everywhere! Figure out your own special superpower and use it to save your sister Girl Scouts at camp. In addition to your superpower, you ll use fire, water, ropes and food to meet the challenge and tempt the enemy. Using your group s out-of-the-box thinking, you ll have everything you need to save the camp. 5-Night: July Night: July Day: July 23 at Camp Manitou 1-Day: July 25 3 Camp Evelyn reserves the right to change activities based on sudden changes in expert presenters, weather and other factors. For safety, Girl Scout Daisies will not participate in archery but in other amazing activities in keeping with the theme of the session.

CSI Academy Be part of the distinguished Camp Evelyn Camp Scene Investigation Unit. The camp director has gone missing.

Using the science of fingerprints, fibers, tool marks, and suspect sketching to help solve the mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and uncover skills for investigative minds!

You ll get to do all those activities they say, don t try this at home along with learning computer aided design and 3D printing. You ll also relax, unwind and feel good inside and out at Spa Evelyn!

You will have a swanky indoor slumber party while trained consultants share all the secrets to natural healthy skin.

5 CSI Academy Be part of the distinguished Camp Evelyn Camp Scene Investigation Unit. The camp director has gone missing. We will be creating disguises and learning secret code and other tricks of the trade along the way. Using the science of fingerprints, fibers, tool marks, and suspect sketching to help solve the mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and uncover skills for investigative minds! 5-Night: July 29-Aug 3 3-Night: July 31- Aug 3 1-Day: July 30 at Camp Manitou 1-Day: August 1 Brains and Beauty It s not an either/or thing! You ll get to do all those activities they say, don t try this at home along with learning computer aided design and 3D printing. You ll also relax, unwind and feel good inside and out at Spa Evelyn! Practice yoga, take a mud bath (a.k.a river stomp), sample tasty snacks, make your own beauty products and study the science of colorchanging nail polish. You will have a swanky indoor slumber party while trained consultants share all the secrets to natural healthy skin. 5-Night: August Night: Aug Day: August 6 Camp Manitou 1-Day: August 8 Globetrotters Pack your bags as we go on a fantastic journey around the world and travel to different places by learning games, art, recipes, music and stories from all over the world! Visit a different country each day without the hassle of a passport and jet lag and learn about the people and places! You ll will visit the Aviation Heritage Center at the airport to get inside an airplane hangar and even conduct a preflight inspection. Three Night: August Day: August 13 Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) & Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II) If you think someday you would like to work at camp, these sessions are for you. Travel and work at both Camp Evelyn and Camp Ehawee, and together with CIT s from both camps you ll discover and build skills to be a top-notch camp staff member. CIT I s have the option to complete the American Red Cross babysitting certificate. CIT II s have the option to participate in the American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding course for a sneak peek into what it takes to become a lifeguard (not lifeguard certified.) CIT I is open to girls entering grade 9-12 and CIT II is open to girls entering Completion of CIT I is the prerequisite for CIT II. CIT I:12-Night: July 29-August 10 CIT II:12-Night: July The BIG 12-Nighter Congratulations, you have graduated to the next level of summer camp the BIG 12-Nighter. You will enjoy two super fun sessions at Camp Evelyn Just Add Water AND Wonder Women Over the weekend you ll call home and do laundry (Yes, we will help). You will also get extra time to swim, have a slumber party and sleep in just a tad bit later! 12-Night: July

Rock the Summer at Camp Manitou Sessions below are at Camp Manitou. Bits and Bridles at Camp Manitou Girls entering grades 5-12, let your inner horsewoman shine!

6 Rock the Summer at Camp Manitou Sessions below are at Camp Manitou. Bits and Bridles at Camp Manitou Girls entering grades 5-12, let your inner horsewoman shine! Learn basic horseback riding, grooming, and stable management. We will start from the beginning and build your equestrian skills, spending at least two hours a day at the stable. You ll have plenty of time to explore Camp Manitou and Serenity Lake, to swim, kayak, stand-up paddle board, hike, geocache and play disc golf. There will be plenty of room for your horse riding gear, including long pants and sturdy shoes with heels, because you will camp in a Camp Manitou building during this session. Earn and receive the appropriate equestrian badge for your age level. 3-Night: June 24-27, $380. Water Adventures at Camp Manitou Your dreams of living your life on a beach are about to come true. You ll wake up, and the first step out of your tent will be onto Serenity Beach. You ll canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, fish, and compete for the best sand scultpture! You ll travel to Woodland Dunes Nature Center to explore waterfronts and wetlands, and take action to keep them clean and healthy for wildlife. For girls entering grades Night: July 29-August 1, $260 Summer Camp with your Troop Together Outdoor Discovery Troop Camp at Camp Manitou - all grades Are you ready for a rustic camp experience with your troop mates? Grab your tents and let s go! You and your friends will learn outdoor survival skills like knot tying, shelter building and orienteering. Enjoy meals over the camp fire and sing camp songs as you hike in the woods. To top off your Camp Manitou adventure you can paddle your way around Serenity Lake on a paddle board or kayak and climb a ROCK WALL! Be ready for some wild surprises too! The camping fee includes all activities, camping space, bathroom/shower access, drinking water, wood, matches, paper, cooking equipment, picnic table, and a fire ring. Troops must bring their own food (including snacks and beverages), tents, sleeping gear and any special supplies. An adult who has completed Outdoor Adventures Training must accompany each troop. Adults will be responsible for the supervision of their troop and should consult Safety Activity Checkpoints when making plans. Everyone attending must be a registered Girl Scout member, including adults. August 19 at 2 pm to August 21 at 6:15 pm, $60 per person. 5

Come this summer to Me and My Gal! or Me and My Gal or Guy!

You can focus on making memories with her that will last all her life.

Check in Friday 7:00 p.m. check out Sunday 10:00 a.m. Open to all grades and adults. $200/pair. Me and My Gal or Guy: Females and adult males will participate in camp activities together.

To ensure a safe camp experience for everyone, adults who are not currently registered Girl Scout members will pay an additional $25 and become members. Background checks will be completed.

7 Come this summer to Me and My Gal! or Me and My Gal or Guy! Me and My Gal: July 6-8 Me and My Gal or Guy: July Moms or dads, bring the special girl in your life, your gear, your enthusiasm and let us take care of the rest. You can focus on making memories with her that will last all her life. Girls, along with a special adult, will have plenty of time to go kayaking, swim, hike, sing songs, campfires, and of course, make s mores. All food, materials, lodging and activities are included. Check in Friday 7:00 p.m. check out Sunday 10:00 a.m. Open to all grades and adults. $200/pair. Me and My Gal or Guy: Females and adult males will participate in camp activities together. With the exception of fathers sharing sleeping structures with their daughter, there will be gender specific sleeping, changing and showering accommodations. To ensure a safe camp experience for everyone, adults who are not currently registered Girl Scout members will pay an additional $25 and become members. Background checks will be completed. Only those adults passing the background check will attend the session. Refunds of the camp fees, less the $25, will be given to anyone not passing the background check. Camping for the Day 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Open to all grades $40 per girl This first step towards staying over at summer camp allows girls to have all the great fun that happens at camp during the day like theme week activities, swimming, hiking, art projects, singing camp songs, playing games, nature activities and building independence while checking out camp. Lunch and snacks are provided. Our camp staff will provide supervision along with their special brand of Camp Magic. Parents, be prepared; Day campers often have so much fun they can t wait to participate in the following three-night session. Camp Evelyn Days: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 5, July 6, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, and August 13 Camp Evelyn Days for the week of the 4th of July: Friends in Fairyland on July 2 -Explore magical fairylands with your new camp friends. Make your own fairy wings and wand, build houses for the wee folk of our enchanted forests, and have a teeny tiny tea party. Wild, Wild West on July 5-Go back in time as you pan for gold in the Mullet River and mine camp for gems. You will make a custom bandana, paint with straw, and create your own brand of trail mix. Imagination Kingdom on July 6-Discover the depths and unleash your imagination by dressing up, singing, painting and building. Camp Manitou Days: July 25, August 1 and August 8. These sessions are girl-only events where plenty of adult supervision is provided by camp staff. Adults may not remain on camp property during the session. Parents may be able to claim their daughter s Day session experience as child care on their tax return. Contact growstrong@gsmanitou.org for a receipt. 6

Register for Camp Online: www.gsmanitou.org/summer-at-camp -evelyn Full payment is required at time of registration for a spot to be held at camp.

8 Register for Camp Online: -evelyn Full payment is required at time of registration for a spot to be held at camp. Financial assistance is available if needed for a Girl Scout to attend camp. Just complete a Campership application at www. gsmanitou.org. If a campership is requested a spot will be held until the application is reviewed and the registration is processed. If you need a paper registration form or paper campership application call (920) A confirmation will be sent to the address on file for the camper. You should expect this confirmation to arrive in 1-2 business days. This will contain links to vital information & provide details about required health and transportation information you will need to provide to us. It is important that you read through this and the links very soon after receiving it. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis with 3 weeks notice or due to an emergency situation. Buddy Request Campers may request to be placed in the same unit as her friend(s). To ensure this, please list your camper s buddy(s) name(s) on her registration form. Buddies must register for the same session and dates. Health Documentation Requirements Each camper staying 5 nights or more must provide documentation of a health assessment conducted by a medical professional within the last 24 months, a health history and an immunization record. 7 Campers staying 4 nights or less must provide a health history, although an assessment and immunization record may be submitted to be kept on file for future summer camping.

Life at Camp Evelyn Delicious Meals There is nothing like activity and fresh air to make a girl HUNGRY! Camp meals and snacks are healthy and are foods kids like.

9 Life at Camp Evelyn Delicious Meals There is nothing like activity and fresh air to make a girl HUNGRY! Camp meals and snacks are healthy and are foods kids like. Most meals are prepared by our cooks and eaten in the dining hall, and girls also cook at least one meal themselves outdoors, maybe more. Most diets (gluten free, diabetic, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, allergies, etc.) can be accomodated by contacting the director of camp and program two weeks prior to the stay at camp. Campers with dietary restrictions are welcome to bring a few alternative meals if they wish. Sweet Dreams You ll sleep on cots covered with mosquito netting in tents set up on raised platforms or in cabins. Counselors sleep in tents or cabins that are VERY close by, but not in the same tents or cabins as girls. Kapers Kapers are chores, important in Girl Scouting, to learn that everyone must do their share. In small groups, you ll take turns doing kapers like setting and clearing dining hall tables, sweeping, raising and lowering the flag and keeping camp beautiful. Special Needs Camp Evelyn can accommodate most physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral or communications needs. Contact the director of camp and program to discuss the camp session and specific needs. Safety is priority-one at camp Our staff complete intense training in how to keep girls safe while still having lots of fun. Camp Evelyn is operated by the standards of Girl Scouts of the USA, which meet or exceed the standards of the local and state health departments. All staff pass a thorough screening process including criminal and sexual offender background checks. Each staff member is certified in CPR and first aid and many are lifeguards. A qualified health supervisor is on-site at all times, and a doctor is on-call. Those picking up campers must be listed on the transportation form completed by the parent and show photo ID. 8

dance parties, capture the flag, carnivals, scavenger hunts, pool parties, guest presenters, skits and songs. If all the girls can imagine it, all the girls can make it happen all over camp.

10 Three varieties of fun at Camp! All-Camp Action Girl Scouts love the magic that comes only from a large group all together, so a few times per week the whole camp gets together for talent shows, campfires, kickball games, karaoke dance parties, capture the flag, carnivals, scavenger hunts, pool parties, guest presenters, skits and songs. If all the girls can imagine it, all the girls can make it happen all over camp. Unit Unity The girls who live together in your camp community, called a unit become your closest friends. They are close to your age, and you experience so much together. You choose the activities to dive into as a group. Maybe you ll stay up late and hear stories of the constellations, or form a noodle train in the pool, cook-out your supper, conquer an obstacle course, jump in Crystal Lake, or inspire each other with your art and science projects. Individual Adventures Because each of us is special, with special talents and interests, at least three times per day you ll get to choose an activity that is open to girls from the entire camp, not just your unit. You ll make new friends and try activities that might not be selected by your unit mates. River stomping, archery, unique arts, SUP, kayaking, cooking, outdoor baking, and games and sports are among the many choices. Keeping in Touch Letters and While campers can t bring cellphones to camp, a letter or from home can make the difference between a good day and a great day! Mail a letter to your daughter before the session or put mail in the camper mailbox at check-in. More info about communication is in the confirmation packet. Camp Photos and Newsletter Each week we post online a fun newsletter and photos of the awesome activities going on at camp. There is no cost to view the photos and newsletters however, you may choose to purchase the pictures. Information is in the confirmation packet. 9

Visit our Camps Experience camp with your daughter before her session. You ll meet the staff, make s mores, play camp games, sing songs, hike the beautiful trails, and have a campfire lunch.

ly/visitmanitoucamps for more information and to register to attend. Camp Evelyn Explorer or Camp Manitou Magic Saturday, May 19 Saturday, June 9 Register by May 9 Register by June 4 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.

11 Visit our Camps Experience camp with your daughter before her session. You ll meet the staff, make s mores, play camp games, sing songs, hike the beautiful trails, and have a campfire lunch. They ll be archery at Camp Evelyn and swimming in Serenity Lake and disc golf at Camp Manitou (bring your towel and suit.) Watch your for more information or logon to for more information and to register to attend. Camp Evelyn Explorer or Camp Manitou Magic Saturday, May 19 Saturday, June 9 Register by May 9 Register by June 4 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $10 per person attending The We know you ll love Camp Evelyn Tour Thursdays, June 21, June 28, or July 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m. abby@gsmanitou.org to let her know you are coming. Camp Store The Camp Evelyn store is bursting with camp goodies including T-shirts, water bottles, toys, additional activity items and more. Prices vary from $1 to $30 so there is something for everyone. Camp Evelyn T-shirts, a most popular item, are $14. Help your daughter bring her camp memories home by depositing funds into her camp store account when you register her for camp. Cash, check, credit card, gift cards and program credits earned in the cookie sale are accepted. The remaining balance at the end of the camp session will be returned in the form of a Girl Scouts of Manitou Council gift card. Let your daughter know you will be thinking of her with a Camp Care Package Purchased when you register and given to her on her first day at camp (except Birthday Blast!) Evelyn Memories: $25: Camp journal (includes a pen, detachable postcards, games, jokes, information on stars, plants, & hiking), drawstring backpack and stuffed animal. Camp Friends: $20: Wood Picture Frame, cool down wrap, and a mini micro mister. Camp Gear: $15: Mini LED flashlight, sunglasses, & water bottle. Birthday Blast! $25: A celebration with decorations for her cabin or tent, a birthday patch, birthday card signed by the entire camp staff and cake & ice cream! 10

hiking in the woods. You will get a new bead for your bracelet each summer at camp.

12 Sign-up for Camp! Summer Camp 2018 Camp Evelyn and Camp Manitou bit.ly/greatgirlscoutcamp At Camp you will get a special Bear Scare bracelet that has its own story about two campers who save each other from a bear when hiking in the woods. You will get a new bead for your bracelet each summer at camp. When you are away from camp your Bear Scare bracelet will remind you that, Your friends will be there between you and the bear. Any obstacle you meet can be the bear. You can count on your camp friends to be there to support you and cheer you on Windward Court Sheboygan, WI (920) gsmanitou.org

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