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GET OUTDOORS 2019 SUMMER CAMP At Girl Scout summer camp, the adventure is high and the fun is big like, really big. Girls will spend their summer trying new things, exploring the great outdoors, making incredible memories with awesome new friends, and much more. Camping is a great way for girls to explore leadership, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether for a mini session, one week, or longer, Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Our overnight camps are designed with girls in mind and offer a variety of activities that include aquatics and equestrian programs, archery, culinary and creative arts, high-adventure travel, and a whole lot of campfires, songs and s mores! Chicken, Director of Outdoor Leadership Experience Chicken is all things outdoors for the council! She is a seven-year council staff member, and a 12-year camp staff veteran - that s 12 years of introducing and inspiring a love for the great outdoors. We offer resident camp at Kamp Kiwani in Middleton, TN and at Camp Tik-A-Witha in Van Vleet, MS. Camps are open to all girls entering grades 1st - 12th, regardless of Girl Scout membership. Her past experience as assistant camp director, arts and crafts director, and wranglers-in-training director helps her create an outstanding summer camp program for our girls. Chicken is archery, challenge course, advanced backpacking, First Aid and CPR certified, plus she is a certified American Camp Association Director. Attending camp is consistently cited as girls favorite memories of their Girl Scout years. At camp, she ll rise to meet the challenges of learning new skills and earning badges, while enjoying what she already loves best. There are tons of fun activities, cool themes and unique programs for girls to choose from! We can t wait for your girl to Get Outdoors and get to camp! She is a graduate from The University of Mississippi with a Bachelors of Education. 2
CHECK OUT CAMP AT AN OUTDOOR EVENT! February 9 Cupcake Wars Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS March 16 Art in the Outdoors Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS April 5-7 It s Your Story. Tell It! Journey Camporee Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS April 5-7 Teen Camporee Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, April 12-14 Troop Camping Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS May 3-5 Me and Mine Kamp Kiwani May 4 Samoa Day Camp (Cookie Program Reward) Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE Prepare for summer camp by attending some outdoor activities with the council or your troop. Also, make sure to attend summer camp open houses to see where you ll eat, sleep and play the summer away. Check out camp before your sleepaway camp adventure! Poke your head in a tent, test out the beds, play games, explore camp, and make a s more. Meet some summer camp staff members, and ask any questions that you may have about resident camp. CAMP TIK-A-WITHA Sunday, April 28 2-4 p.m. KAMP KIWANI Sunday, May 5 2-4 p.m. 3
THINGS TO DO When you select your session you re adding more fun to the summer with special themed experiences and opportunities. And every camper gets to enjoy all camp has to offer, like: Swimming Arts and crafts Exploring nature Campfires Cookouts Singing songs Playing games Badge activities Outdoor adventures Hanging out with friends In addition, you get to do free-choice activities with your group. Camp counselors will talk you through the options and help your group decide what additional activities you want to do. Some of the activities that are offered include: Archery* Water balloons Outdoor movies Canoeing* Kayaking Scavenger Hunts Team Buiding Course Lake Toys and Inflatables Rock Climbing Wall* Slime making Night games Sleeping under the stars Making ice cream Karaoke *Some activities have age restrictions, but there are many options available for every age! WHAT S TO EAT? Meals at camp are kid-friendly and healthy. We prepare many dishes from scratch, which allows us to accommodate most common allergies and dietary restrictions. Typical meals include tacos, sandwich wraps, sloppy joes, and cheese quesadillas with tomato soup. If you re a picky eater, we ve got you covered! A salad and sandwich station is available. Most meals are served family-style in the camp dining hall. Most campers will enjoy campfire cookouts, where they ll get to help plan and prepare the meals. If your girl has a food allergy please let us know so we can ensure her meals are prepared properly. View camp menus online at www.girlscoutshs.org/camp 4 TIME FOR FUN Wondering what your day will look like at camp? Here is a sample schedule to give you an idea! 7 A.M. Rise and shine 8 A.M. Flag Ceremony & Announcements 8:15 A.M. Breakfast 9 A.M. Themed activities Noon Camp kapers 12:30 P.M. Lunch 1:30 P.M. Rest hour 2 P.M. Snacks 2:30 P.M. General activities 5:50 P.M. Flag ceremony 6 P.M. Dinner 7 P.M. Free choice or all-camp activity 8:30-10 P.M. Get ready for bed (time varies by session)
WHERE WILL I SLEEP? One of the things that makes camp special is the outdoorsy appeal. Camp is definitely rustic, but totally awesome! Our campers live in a group with other girls who have signed up for the same session. Each unit has sleeping quarters for 16-24 girls. Most units contain fourperson cabins or tents. Each unit, or lodge has a dedicated bath house. We have three different types of sleeping accommodations: PLATFORM TENTS Platform tents are where most girls sleep. They are heavy canvas structures with wooden floors and four beds. Open flaps allow for light and ventilation. Girls rely on flashlights for lighting and summer night breezes to keep cool. CABINS Cabins have screened windows, and four or five beds. Girls rely on flashlights for lighting and summer night breezes to keep cool. Camp Tik-A-Witha cabins are equipped with electric lights. LODGES Our lodges are climate controlled and feature large open rooms with bunk beds. This is the only sleeping arrangement where counselors sleep in the same room with campers. In case of severe weather, indoor shelter is available. WHO WILL BE THERE? Summer Camp is a great time to make new friends, grow closer with your troop, or make memories with your BFF! MAKE NEW FRIENDS The majority of girls attend summer camp alone and ready to make new friends. Our camp counselors are pros at helping everyone get to know each other through fun games and icebreaker activities. BOND WITH YOUR TROOP Summer camp also offers amazing experiences for troops (Troop Kamping, Troop Trek) where we handle all the details and you all just come to have fun together. Troop leader required. MAKE MEMORIES WITH YOUR MOM Explore camp together with our mom & me sessions (Brownie Break Out I and II) that give a sample of summer camp. COME WITH A BUDDY You can also request one camp buddy* to bunk with during your time at camp. To be bunk buddies, you both must be registered for the same program and both must request each other by name, not troop number. Why just one buddy? Most campers stay in four-person tents or cabins. We do not allow groups of three to request each other because that leaves one girl in the tent/cabin who may feel left out. If you have more than one friend coming to camp with you, you ll have plenty of time to hang out with them during most of the daytime activities, like swimming, meals, and game time. 5 CAMP STAFF Our summer camp staff is friendly and engaged, reliable and responsible, creative and patient, supportive and respectful, dedicated and committed, understanding and caring, fun and upbeat, and trained. All of our staff members go through a rigorous screening and selection, including a background check, and thorough training process each summer. Our summer staff members are an experienced group of teachers, outdoor educators, college students, and former campers, who come from all over the United States to give your girl the best possible experience. COUNSELOR ACCOMMODATIONS With the exception of campers who sleep in a lodge, staff members do not stay in the same sleeping quarters as campers. Counselors stay in quarters near the center of the unit, where they can monitor everyone easily. At night, camp counselors will check to make sure everyone is settling in and feeling comfortable in their outdoor surroundings. Often, they ll read stories or sing each tent to sleep. Your girl s counselors are always within earshot if needed during the night. View camp staff bios online at www.girlscoutshs.org/camp
Attending camp is consistently cited as girls favorite memories of their Girl Scout years. By sending your girl to camp, she will develop leadership and outdoor skills and develop a deep appreciation for our natural world. Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore and have fun under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Camp is a magical experience... an opportunity to truly escape and focus on building courage, confidence and character. At summer camp, Girl Scouts will not only be having fun and trying new things, they ll also be earning badges, patches and awards. Check out the session descriptions to see what badges your girl could earn at summer camp. We ve broken down camp sessions by Girl Scout grade level. Camp sessions are indicated by the grade level a girl will be entering in the fall. And remember, you don t have to be a Girl Scout to come to summer camp, but you ll want to be one by the time you leave! Sessions for girls entering 1st grade. Please see the session to view grade levels. Badge-a-palooza pg. 9 Discovery Kamp pg. 10 Wee Bit 1 pg. 13 Wee Bit 2 pg. 13 Daisy Daze 1 pg. 14 Daisy Daze 2 pg. 14 Fairies and Fireworks pg. 15 Roly Polys pg. 15 Sessions for girls entering 2nd & 3rd grade. Please see the session to view grade levels. Badge-a-palooza pg. 9 Troop Kamping pg. 9 Discovery Kamp pg. 10 Wee Bit 1 pg. 13 Wee Bit 2 pg. 13 Brownie Break-Out 1 pg. 13 Brownie Break-Out 2 pg. 13 Troop Trek pg. 13 Just Dance pg. 14 Oh! The Things You Can Do! pg. 14 Fairies and Fireworks pg. 15 Mad Scientist pg. 15 Roly Polys pg. 15 Making Friends pg. 15 Sessions for girls entering 4th & 5th grade. Please see the session to view grade levels. Bits and Pieces pg. 9 Troop Kamping pg. 9 Kamptastic pg. 9 Namaste! pg. 10 Troop Trek pg. 13 Pamper Me, Please! pg. 13 Can You Dig It? pg. 13 Filly Fun pg. 14 Chopped! pg. 15 Hoofprints pg. 15 H2O Extreme pg. 15 I Spy pg. 15 6 Sessions for girls entering 6th - 8th grade. Please see the session to view grade levels. Bike It, Hike It, Like It pg. 9 Bits and Pieces pg. 9 Horsin Around pg. 9 Kamptastic pg. 9 Namaste! pg. 10 Hogwarts Express pg. 10 Tremendous pg. 10 Try Scuba pg. 10 Rancheros pg. 11 Pamper Me, Please! pg. 13 Can You Dig It? pg. 13 Lights, Camera, Action pg. 13 Whatever Floats Your Boat pg. 13 Filly Fun pg. 14 Nailed It pg. 14 Zip! Zoom! Scream! pg. 14 Ropes and Reins pg. 14 Chopped! pg. 15 Hoofprints pg. 15 Pack-n-Paddle pg. 15 Happy Trails pg. 15 H2O Extreme pg. 15 I Spy pg. 15 On the Loose pg. 15 Wide Open Spaces pg. 15 Sessions for girls entering 9th & 10th grade. Please see the session to view grade levels. Horsin Around pg. 9 Try Scuba pg. 10 Whatever Floats Your Boat pg. 13 Zip! Zoom! Scream! pg. 14 Ropes and Reins pg. 14 Pack-n-Paddle pg. 15 Happy Trails pg. 15 Wide Open Spaces pg. 15 Rancheros pg. 11 Jr. Counselor In Training pg. 16 Sessions for girls entering 11th & 12th grade. Please see the session to view grade levels. Horsin Around pg. 9 Try Scuba pg. 10 Wrangler In Training I pg. 11 Wranglers in Training II pg. 11 Whatever Floats Your Boat pg. 13 Zip! Zoom! Scream! pg. 14 Ropes and Reins pg. 14 Pack-n-Paddle pg. 15 Happy Trails pg. 15 Wide Open Spaces pg. 15 Counselor In Training 1 pg. 16 Counselor In Training 2 pg. 16
Kamp Kiwani and Camp Tik-A-Witha are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association! We know it can be hard to send her to camp for the first time, but you can feel at ease that, while she s having the time of her life discovering all the wonders of the great outdoors, trying new things, playing games, making friends, and so much more, she s well taken care of, happy, and learning critical life skills every step of the way. The American Camp Association is a community of camp professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp experience. A cornerstone of the ACA s efforts is its Accreditation process a way of grading how camps are doing. emergency response, and management practices and youth development. Standards are applied to all activities in camp including aquatics, horseback riding, adventure and challenge activities, and travel and trip programs. The ACA collaborates with experts from The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies to assure that current practices at your child s camp reflect the most up-to-date, researchbased standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. The standards against which camps are measured ensure that each camp complies with approximately 300 distinct health, safety, and program quality benchmarks. Beyond a state s basic licensing requirements, ACA Standards address specific areas of programming, personnel, healthcare, ACA Accreditation is the best evidence parents have of a camp s commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for their children. ACA Accreditation means that your child s camp cares enough to undergo regular reviews of its operation. 7
KAMP KIWANI Encompassing 1,250 beautiful acres, Kamp Kiwani is located in Middleton, TN, just 75 miles east of Memphis, TN, 42 miles south of Jackson, TN and 78 miles north of Tupelo - making it an easy camp to access for summer fun! Kamp Kiwani Session Dates: Session 1: June 3-8 Session 2: June 9-14 Kiwani is this council s largest camp and features Lake Okalowa, a 70-acre lake, an equestrian center, obstacle course, archery field, the Gullies mud dunes and so much more. Campers can enjoy horseback riding*, canoeing, kayaking, fieldgames, hiking, and crafts. Special for summer camp is the large water inflatable in the lake. The main camp area includes the Health Hut, Boat House, the Trading Post and the Thunder Bird Dining Hall. The Thunderbird is a screened-in facility that features a large stone fireplace, and is the camp s hub of activity, food and fun! The camp is divided into seven main camp units, which each offer screened-in cabins, or screened-in platform tents, a unit house and shower house. Units are located a short distance from the main camp area. Kamp Kiwani also features the Kiwani Equestrian Center which hosts summer camp equestrian programs. 8
SESSION 1 JUNE 2-7 NEW! Badge-a-palooza Grades 1-3 $400 Spend an entire week at kamp with us swimming, boating, hiking, AND earning tons of badges! Daisy Eco-Learner, Buddy Camper, and Outdoor Art Maker, and Brownie Eco-Friend, Cabin Camper, and Outdoor Art Creator badges will be earned. Troop Kamping Grades 2-5 $400 per girl / Troop Leader: FREE Enjoy a week of overnight camping with your Girl Scout troop! Camping is a key (and fun!) component of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and troop camping provides an easy way for girls and volunteers to experience the great outdoors together. Troop Kamp provides a great troop bonding opportunity as girls build campfires, go boating, practice archery, experience hiking, do arts and crafts and so much more! Multiple troops live together in the same unit, and troop leaders actively participate in camp with girls. Camp staff lead swimming, boating, crafts, archery, and nature activities giving the leader the opportunity to have fun with her girls, while the counselors takes care of the rest! 9 Bits and Pieces Grades 4-6 $450 Giddy up, cowgirls, and head to camp for a rootin tootin good time! You ll get to know our four-legged friends and do classic camp activities, like swimming, cooking out, exploring nature, and singing silly songs around a campfire. A portion of the Junior Horseback Riding badge will be earned. Kamptastic Grades 4-6 $400 Try something new during your week at Kamp! Awesome activities that include swimming, archery, boating, hiking, crafts, and so much more. NEW! Bike It! Hike It! Like It! Grades 6-8 $400 Bring your bike and helmet, and take to the trail! You ll cruise around kamp in style, making a few pit stops along the way for all the other kamp activities. Bike and helmet required. Horsin Around Grades 7-12 $450 Grab your flashlights and giddy up as we discover Kamp Kiwani on horseback! In the mornings you ll be working on your horsemanship and riding skills, and afternoons will be spent exploring all kamp has to offer.
KAMP KIWANI I SESSION 2 JUNE 9-14 NEW! Discovery Kamp Grades 1-3 $400 Have you ever had a chance to see Science in the outdoors? What about playing with robots, but also go swimming, canoeing, and sleep under the stars? This session will give you a chance to DISCOVER all the cool things that are involved at kamp, but also earn some robot badges! Daisy Robotics, Brownie Robotics badges will be earned. NEW! Namaste! Grades 4-6 $400 Do you enjoy yoga in the morning and learning about new and exciting ways to stay fit? From zumba to kayaking you will be sure to find an activity at kamp that you love! Junior Staying Fit Badge will be earned. Hogwarts Express Grades 6-8 $400 Step off Platform 9 3/4 to Kamp Kiwani! Let your wand choose you, be sorted into your own camp house, and head down to the Quidditch pitch. From flying class to canoeing, herbology to arts and crafts, and potions to the challenge course, get ready to start your magical week at camp. Cadette Good Sportsmanship badge will be earned. NEW! TREEmendous Grades 6-8 $400 Girls will get a closer look at nature as they hike through the trails of Kamp Kiwani learning all the different indigenous types of trees that call kamp home! A portion of the Cadette Trees badge will be earned. NEW! Try Scuba Grades 7-12 $500 Try SCUBA is your chance to get wet and experience what scuba diving is all about. You will spend time with a certified Scuba Schools International Dive Professional to experience the next level in water fun! 10
EXTENDED SESSIONS June 9-22 Two Weeks! Rancheros Grades 7-10 $750 Improve your riding skills as you spend serious time in the saddle! Girls will stay in the Sorrel Ridge Unit and will spend their days riding the trails and prepare for a horse show! PARENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Kamp Kiwani Horse Show will be on Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. June 2-22 Three Weeks! Wranglers In Training I Grades 11-12 $400 Improve your leadership skills and learn about the needs of children in the camp setting. Over this three-week session you ll explore the basics of developing and delivering camp program and camp operations. WITs will spend two weeks learning how to develop and lead camp and horse programs, while increasing their communication and problem-solving skills. The last week WIT s will visit Camp Tik-A-Witha to explore our sister camp, meet fellow Counselors-In-Training, learn and practice teaching techniques, and graduate from the WIT program. June 2-22 Three Weeks! Wranglers In Training II Grade 12 $0 If you have already completed WIT I training and you re ready for the next big step, this is the program for you. Three weeks of living at camp learning the skills you will need to become a counselor with the option of learning specialized skills in helping girls with horseback riding. You will also shadow other staff to learn more about their dayto-day jobs and have an opportunity to work with girls during specialized camp activities. That s not all, you will also visit Camp Tik-A-Witha to explore our sister camp, meet fellow Counselors-In-Training, learn and practice teaching techniques, and by the end of your program you will graduate from the WIT program! 11
CAMP TIK-A-WITHA Camp Tik-A-Witha Session Dates: Session 1: June 16-21 Session 2: June 23-28 Session 3: June 30 - July 5 Session 4: July 7-12 Tucked away on 310 beautiful acres, Camp Tik-A-Witha is an outdoor enthusiast s dream. Adjacent to the Tombigbee National Forest and just 30 minutes south of Tupelo, 123 miles south of Memphis, TN and 127 miles south of Jackson, TN making this a centrally located camp for girls. Tik-A-Witha features a 20-acre lake with water inflatables, a swimming pool with slides and diving board, a challenge course, rock climbing tower, zip line, archery field, rifle range, crafts hut and playground. During the summer guests can enjoy the large water inflatable in the lake. The main camp area features the in-ground swimming pool, the Infirmary, Trading Post, Brownie Corner playground and the Becky Cook Hall. The camp is divided into six main camp units, which offer screened-in cabins, or screened-in platform tents, a unit house and shower house. Units are located a short distance from the main camp area. 12
SESSION 1 JUNE 16-21 WeeBit 1 June 16-18 Grades 1-3 $200 WeeBit 2 June 19-21 Grades 1-3 $200 Come explore summer camp at this super sampler session! Over three-days, two-nights we ll pack in as much camp fun as possible. Go swimming, canoeing, cook-out over a campfire, make arts and crafts, go on a wilderness hike, gaze upon the stars, and eat yummy s mores! Brownie Breakout 1 June 16-18 Grades 2-3 $200 per girl / $100 per female adult Brownie Breakout 2 June 19-21 Grades 2-3 $200 per girl / $100 per female adult Come be a kid again and experience camp with your girl! These sessions are perfect for first time campers to enjoy all the things summer camp has to offer! Troop Trek Grades 2-5 $400 per girl / Troop Leader: FREE Camping is a key (and fun!) component of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and troop camping provides an easy way for girls and volunteers to experience the great outdoors. Troop Kamp provides a great bonding opportunity as girls build campfires, go boating, practice archery, experience hiking, do arts and crafts and so much more! Enjoy a few days of overnight camp with your Girl Scout troop. Multiple troops live together in the same unit, and troop leaders actively participate in camp with girls. Overnight camp staff lead swimming, boating, crafts, archery, and nature activities. Pamper me, Please! Grades 4-6 $400 This session is totally about you! Swim, lounge by the pool, watch movies on the big screen, order pizza, sing karaoke, or paint your nails, plus enjoy all the traditional camp activities. NEW! Can you dig it? Grades 4-6 $400 Flowers, veggies, plants and more. This session will help you dig deep into becoming an amazing Gardener with a real green thumb! Junior Gardener badge will be earned. NEW! Lights, Camera, Action Grades 6-8 $400 It s showtime! From auditions to the final bow, work with your group to put on a complete production! Participate in daily rehearsals, design sets, create costumes, and learn about all aspects of a Broadway show and professional stage work. Whatever Floats your Boat Grades 7-12 $400 Paddle boarding, canoeing, swimming at the pool, zip lining, & kayaking! If it s water fun at camp you seek, then we have it planned just for you. 13
CAMP TIK-A-WITHA SESSION 2 JUNE 23-28 Daisy Daze 1 June 23-25 Grade 1 $200 per girl / $100 per female adult Daisy Daze 2 June 26-28 Grade 1 $200 per girl / $100 per female adult A perfect session for our first-time campers and their moms! Daisy Dazes gives you a three-day, two-night introduction of camp highlighting all the fun and possibilities for Daisy Girl Scouts. NEW! Just Dance Grades 2-3 $400 Give your dancing skills a try, as you learn more about dancing during this session from a certified dance instructor. Brownie Dancer badge will be earned. NEW! Oh! The Things You Can Do! Grades 2-3 $400 The best way to know if you are good at something is to try it! Come play and do all the camp activities to see what makes you uniquely you! Filly Fun Grades 4-6 $450 Giddy up, let s go - the horses are waiting! Check out camp from horseback while being able to enjoy all the other activities at camp. NEW! Nailed It Grades 6-8 $400 Collaborate with other girls, follow your inspiration and use tools including hammers, saws, glue guns, and levels to create something truly amazing! Cadette Woodworker badge will be earned. NEW! ZIP! ZOOM! SCREAM! Grades 6-12 $550 7-Day Session Spend your week at camp with high adventure! Campers will do team building on the adventure course before traveling out of camp to a high-ropes challenge course where they ll zip on a line and let it rip on belay. On this same trip, campers will pick up a paddle and life jacket to use their boating skills along the Ocoee River! Ropes and Reins Grades 7-12 $450 Take your horse experience to the next level. Participate in ropes at the challenge course and reins at the barn, plus experience the Camp Tik-A-Witha Outpost. 14
SESSION 3 JUNE 30-JULY 5 SESSION 4 JULY 7-12 Fairies and Fireworks Grades 1-3 $400 Discover your inner fairy during this magical session! Swim in the pool, have fun at the arts and crafts hut, dress up in costumes, create fairy wings, create your very own fairy house, travel down the whimsical fairy trail, have a 4th of July cookout, and enjoy fireworks! Mad Scientist Grades 2-3 $400 It s time for some science shenanigans! Experiment with slime, create a soda geyser, paint with rockets, and more during this hands-on, interactive session, while enjoying traditional camp activities, including a 4th of July celebration! Brownie Home Scientist badge will be earned. NEW! Roly Polys Grades 1-3 $400 Explore the world of bugs with the experts from the Mississippi State Extension Office and learn more about these little creatures that do so much. Girls will create bug boxes, go on a bug hunt, create fun, bug-related snacks- LIKE BUG JUICE! Daisy Clover badge, Brownie Bugs badge will be earned. Making Friends Grades 2-3 $400 As you get to know camp, get to know some new pals that can help you along the way! Get ready to test your strength on the rock wall, explore the wonders of the lake, stumble upon new terrain, and so much more all with your new friends. Brownie Making Friends badge will be earned. Chopped! Grades 4-6 $400 Budding foodies bring your flair for flavor and your sensational senses to this culinary camp!! Girls will have special classes throughout the week to help them prepare for a camp-style CHOPPED competition on cookout night! Portions of the Junior Simple Meals and Cadettes New Cuisine badges will be earned. Hoofprints Grades 4-6 $450 Come make some horse tracks! Filled with learning how to brush, saddle, and of course ride your horse, this week is about learning new things about horses. When not at the riding ring, you ll be doing all the other great camp activities like archery, swimming, and climbing the rock wall! Pack-n-Paddle Grades 7-12 $450 7-Day Session This session includes adventures at camp as well as a trip to paddle along the Bear Creek that ends inside Tishomingo State Park. Come explore this beautiful state park with waterfalls, caves and more. Senior Paddle badge will be earned. Happy Trails Grades 7-12 $450 There s nothing better than discovering Camp Tik-A-Witha on horseback! This session lets you spend more time in the saddle sharpening your skills and exploring the camp on trail rides. 15 NEW! H2O Extreme Grades 4-6 $400 Have a week of water fun at camp! Swimming m in the pool, paddle boarding, canoeing, ziplining, and playing water games! You ll also have a floating lunch, test out your homemade raft on the lake, take a late-night swim, and canoe by moonlight! NEW! I Spy Grades 4-6 $400 Put your skills to the test as you help your team gain points by witnessing some of nature s most interesting inhabitants! We will be identifying many creatures and plants in our camp s backyard. We will also cool off from time to time in the pool and lake, as well as learn to build a fire or two to help us see some nighttime friends! NEW! On the Loose Grades 6-8 $400 Get lost in the magic of camp as you seek out what it has to offer! Find hidden places to rest along your expedition to the challenge course. Trek alongside a stream as you hike a trail where red robins lead the way. Sleep under the stars and marvel at the beauty of our world! NEW! Wide Open Spaces Grades 7-12 $450 Designed for the adventurous horse enthusiast! Learn advanced riding techniques and experience an off-camp trail riding trip!
CAMP TIK-A-WITHA EXTENDED SESSIONS June 30 - July 12 Two Weeks! Junior Counselor in Training Grades 9-10 $500 Are you looking to take your camp experience to the next level? Thinking about going into the CIT program but want to get a taste for what it s all about? Come spend two weeks and take your Camp Tik-A-Witha experience to the next level. June 16 - July 12 Four Weeks! Counselor in Training 1 Grades 11-12 $400 The Counselor-In-Training advanced leadership course is open to girls who are interested in preparing for a position on a camp staff, learning job skills and having the best time of their lives! This two-year program gives girls the chance to develop their camp skills, learn teaching techniques, explore counselor responsibilities and discover camp operations. June 16 - July 12 Four Weeks! Counselor in Training 2 Grade 12 $0 CIT 2 is only for girls who have completed CIT 1. Complete your CIT Training in your second year and enjoy working with a camp unit of girls, developing camp programs and receiving your camp name at graduation! Girls should plan to come home the weekend of June 28-30 and graduation will be held at Camp TIk-A-With a on July 11. Girls should plan to come home the weekend of June 28-30 and graduation will be held at Camp Tik-A-Witha on July 11. 16
ELIZABETH GWIN SPECIAL SESSIONS JULY 14-19 CAMP TIK-A-WITHA For over 40 years, Girl Scouts Heart of the South has hosted the Elizabeth Gwin Special Session, an inspiring resident camp program that allows children with special needs to experience and explore their capabilities in the great outdoors. This session is staffed with well-qualified and experienced adults who provide challenging, safe and fun opportunities to each camper that are adapted to meet individual s needs and are designed to help them grow, be creative and have fun. Exciting and enriching activities include games, swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, crafts, outdoor cooking,, horseback riding, singing, all-camp final campfire and wish boats. Allcamp special events are held daily including a carnival, theme parties, and a dance. Girls and boys ages 6 21 who have special needs are encouraged to apply for the six day, five night, residential camp program held at Camp Tik-A-Witha, an American Camp Association Accredited Camp. Running concurrently is the Let s All Play Session open to girls and boys entering grades 6-8 who are interested in learning, inclusion, having fun and meeting new friends at camp. Pairing EG campers with campers from Let s All Play creates a special friendship that benefits both children. The cost to attend the Elizabeth Gwin Special Session is $175 and includes all activities, accommodations and meals. Partial financial assistance is available thanks to the generosity of many service organizations, businesses and individuals. 17
Summer m Camp FAQs How do I register my girl for camp? Camp registration opens online at 10 a.m. February 1 at www.girlscoutshs.org/camp. We encourage you to register as early as possible to ensure your girl gets the session she wants. A $50 deposit is required to register your girl with the final payment being made no later than two weeks prior to session start date. If your girl is planning on using Passport Bucks from the MagNut or Girl Scout Cookie Program, register her as soon as possible and pay the $50 deposit. Pathway Bucks cannot be used to pay the deposit. Once she has completed the Cookie Program and received her Pathway Bucks she can apply them toward her final balance. My camper s program is full; what should I do? If you call us, we can add you to a waitlist. Unfortunately, very few waitlisted campers make it onto the roster, so please consider signing up for a second choice if your first choice is full. Is financial assistance available? Yes! Financial assistance ( Campership ) is available only to members of Girl Scouts Heart of the South who were active members as of December 1, 2018. Please call 800.624.4185 to request an application. Girls are also able to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and select Passport Bucks as part of their rewards to apply towards the cost of camp. Ask your troop leader for more information. Is there a confirmation packet or packing list? Everything you need to know is included in the Summer Camp Success Guide. This guide can be found at www.girlscoutshs.org/camp. You ll find packing lists, forms that you will need to fill out, check-in and check-out times, and more valuable information about camp. Can campers stay with a sister or friend? Yes! If girls are registering for the same program, they can request one other girl as a buddy. Every effort is made to honor this request. Will my daughter earn badges while at camp? Some sessions will have Girl Scouts earning badges this summer, others will have them checking off requirements towards earning them. Please see session descriptions for details. A list of requirements met will be sent home with your daughter. Will my daughter need money while at camp? Meals and snacks are included in the session cost. Campers can purchase t-shirts, souvenirs, stamps, etc., from the trading post. Money is collected when the girls check in at camp. Any unused money will be returned at the end of the session. Girls can also use Passport Bucks from the MagNut or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Are cell phones, tablets or laptops allowed? No. Camp gives girls the opportunity to unplug and be present in their experience. How can I communicate with my daughter while at camp? We highly encourage parents, siblings and family to write to their campers either electronically or by mail. How to email your camper: camps@girlscoutshs.org Include the camper s name and unit name in the subject line. How to write to your camper: Camp Tik-A-Witha Kamp Kiwani P.O.Box 126 1880 Sandy Springs Lane Van Vleet, MS 38877 Middleton, TN 38052 Camper s Name Camper s Name Unit Name Unit Name My camper has special needs. Will she be successful at camp? Many girls find that camp is a place where they are not judged for their differences, but embraced for their unique skills and traits. Girls do need to have a certain level of independence to attend some camp sessions. For campers that may need assistance, the Elizabeth Gwin Special Session is able to accommodate both girls and boys with special needs. There is a separate application process for this session online at www.girlscoutshs.org/egsession. If you have any questions, please contact Emilie Hutcheson, Director of Outdoor Leadership Experience at info@ girlscoutshs.org, or 800.624.4185. Do we need to get a physical exam? No. Physical examinations are not required; however, we do require campers to fill out a health form with a parent s signature every year. Health forms will be sent after your daughter is registered. When is final payment due? Final payment for resident camp is due no later that twoweeks prior to session start date. What if we need to cancel? Please let us know as soon as possible if your girl is unable to attend her session. Refunds, minus the deposit, will be given only in case of camper illness, or death in the family. Documentation will need to be provided. Refunds will not be given after the start of the session. 18
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