2018 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS DAY CAMP / OVERNIGHT CAMP / FAMILY CAMP / LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Financial assistance is available! Register for your adventure at girlscoutsosw.org/camp! No previous Girl Scout experience is required!
CAMP BASICS program length Overnight camp: 3-24 days Day camp: 4-6 days season dates Overnight camp: July 8, 2018 through Aug 22, 2018 Day camp: June 18, 2018 through Aug 10, 2018 Age Overnight camp: Entering grades 1-12 Day camp: Entering grades 1-12 Cost Overnight camp: Friends and Family: $155-180/person Girl-only camps: $390-860/session Day camp: $45-150/week Summer Camp 101 Stop by this drop-in style event to meet camp staff, ask questions, see a slideshow of camp facilities and programs and learn about all the fun your camper will have this summer! Presentations will begin every 30 minutes. December 2, 2017 1-3 p.m. Eugene Service Center 72C Centennial Loop, Suite 300 Eugene, OR 97401 January 9, 2018 6:30-7:30 p.m. Portland Service Center 9620 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 February 10, 2018 1-3 p.m. Medford Service Center 2001 N Keene Way Dr. Medford, OR 97504 & April 24, 2018 6:30-7:30 p.m. Portland Service Center 9620 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 Facebook Live Have your questions answered in real-time from the comfort of your own home! Meet Outdoor Program Manager Allie Roberts, hear more about facilities and programs and learn about the fun coming up this summer! Like the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Facebook page for info on how to watch. COVER PHOTOS Top: Three campers at the Arrowhead Pool. Bottom left: Two campers ready to canoe at Camp Whispering Winds. Bottom Middle: Camper riding horse and Wrangler-in- Training at Camp Whispering Winds. Bottom right: Campers at Benton County Day Camp.
Fun! Friendship Courage We had no idea she would love [camp] as much as she did. She came home excited about life! She enjoyed teaching us her songs and things about the water. She went to lifeguard training after this because she was so interested in the water. -2017 parent of camper Confidence New Skills She is more willing to do more adventurous things, especially to do with the outdoors. -2017 parent of camper Support Character She showed me that through Girl Scout [camp] she has learned compassion and how to make friends. -2017 parent of camper
STEP BY STEP GUIDE This guide has been designed to help you learn about the skills, fun and adventure waiting for your girl at Girl Scout summer camps! There are so many camps and activities available, we recommend exploring them all. Sit down with your camper and help her choose her summer adventure! WHERE TO GO TO CAMP? Each camp offers unique locations and activities explore them all to find the camp that s just right for your girl. CAMP ARROWHEAD CAMP WHISPERING WINDS Portland Stevenson, WA CAMP CLEAWOX Philomath, OR Florence, OR Medford Corvallis Eugene Bend Learn more about day or overnight camps: Day Camps (page 9) Overnight Camps (page 11) Camp Arrowhead Stevenson, WA (page 13) Camp Cleawox Florence, OR (page 17) DAY CAMPS KEY: 1 2 CAMPS 3 5 CAMPS 6 CAMPS Camp Whispering Winds Philomath, OR (page 21) 3 Tiered Pricing GSOSW overnight camps use tiered pricing to keep camp affordable for all families, while also expressing the true cost of camp. Tiered prices are listed with each overnight camp session description as tier one/tier two/tier three (ex. $585/510/440). See payment section of How to Register on page 29 for details. Cookie/Nut Credit Day and overnight camp, outdoor programs, trading post and more can be paid for using Cookie/Nut Credit. Learn more about Cookie/Nut Credit uses at girlscoutsosw.org/cookies.
WHICH PROGRAM TYPE IS THE BEST FIT? Day Camp Choose from more than 20 volunteer-run camps located throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each day camp has its own program and culture, all while sharing a quality Girl Scout experience. Friends and Family Overnight Experience classic overnight camp as a troop or family group. Classic Overnight The traditional overnight camp experience! Campers will try a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, paddling on the lake and more! Specialty Overnight Girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience, in addition to our classic camp activities! Leadership Overnight Girls get to practice working directly with campers and staff as they learn to plan and facilitate activities and develop leadership and outdoor skills. Available only for girls entering grades 9 12 in fall 2018. Unsure about which program type would be best? Check out our Camp Progression Chart and readiness questions on the next four pages to help you and your girl decide! WHEN TO BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE? A variety of camp options are offered all summer long, ensuring your camper can get in on the fun no matter what her summer schedule looks like! Day camp programs are offered June 18, 2018 through Aug 10, 2018. Overnight camp programs are offered July 8, 2018 through Aug 22, 2018. 4 NOW YOU RE READY TO REGISTER! Day Camp: Visit girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp beginning February 15, 2018 to find specific day camp registration information. Overnight Camp: Go to girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp to register beginning December 5, 2017! For additional registration information, see page 29. 5? WHAT S NEXT? Once registered, you will be sent a confirmation email containing all the information you need to prepare for camp including a packing list, directions to camp, drop-off and pick-up times and other helpful details! QUESTIONS? Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions on page 31. Still have questions? Email activities@girlscoutsosw.org. We re here to help! 4
CAMP PROGRESSION CHART Which camp experience is right for your camper? Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington s summer camp programs are designed to help girls experience continual learning and growth in the outdoors. This chart will help you visualize your girls development through her outdoor experience and help you and your girl choose the best place for her to start! No matter which experience you choose, your girl will have fun, build skills, meet new friends and make memories for a lifetime! FAMILY DAY AT OVERNIGHT CAMP OPEN TO: Kids entering grades 1 12 (boys, too!) and adults. DAY CAMP OPEN TO: Girls entering grades 1 12 (varies by camp) and adult volunteers. FRIENDS & FAMILY CAMPS OPEN TO: Girls entering grades 1 12 and adults. LENGTH: 1 AT THIS CAMP: Explore overnight camp properties and meet the staff. GIRL EXPERIENCE: See where you would sleep at overnight camp, meet the counselors and try a few different camp activities! ADULT EXPERIENCE: Tour the camp property and meet the camp staff to get your questions answered! AVERAGE LENGTH: 5 AT THIS CAMP: Camp activities vary by camp and some have an optional overnight for grade 4 and older. Camps are ran by volunteers. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Learn and practice outdoor skills, leadership skills, crafts, games, songs and more! ADULT EXPERIENCE: Day camps are volunteer run, and are always looking for more help. Volunteer with your girl! AVERAGE LENGTH: 3 2 AT THIS CAMP: Participate in overnight camp together! Try swimming, paddling on the lake, crafts, games, outdoor cooking, songs and more. Participate as a troop or family group. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Get a feel for overnight camp with your friends or family by your side. ADULT EXPERIENCE: Experience overnight camp with your girl. DAY CAMPS 5
See page 23 for additional outdoor opportunities! 6-DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP LEADERSHIP CAMP OPEN TO: Girls entering grades 9 12. AVERAGE LENGTH: 4-DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP OPEN TO: Girls entering grades 1 12. AVERAGE LENGTH: 4 3 AT THIS CAMP: Take part in swimming, paddling on the lake, crafts, games, outdoor cooking, songs and more. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Experience camp on your own! Sleep in cabins with 3 7 other girls similar in age. Counselors sleep in a cabin nearby. OPEN TO: Girls entering grades 1 12. AVERAGE LENGTH: 6 5 AT THIS CAMP: Try a traditional camp experience at classic camp or go on an expedition with a specialty. Are you interested in horses? We have programs available for all levels of experience (grades 4 12)! GIRL EXPERIENCE: Experience camp on your own for a longer week! Sleep in cabins with 3 7 other girls similar in age. Counselors sleep in a cabin nearby. 13-24 Length varies by program. AT THIS CAMP: You will help lead activities for younger girl groups at camp. These programs help develop skills and offer the experience needed to be a camp counselor. GIRL EXPERIENCE: Explore your leadership skills and style while you practice working directly with campers and staff. CAMP OPTIONS: Outdoor Leader Counselor-in-Training* Wrangler-in-Training* Junior Counselor* *Application required for these options. DAY CAMP: Want to try a leadership role at day camp? Contact day camps directly for details. ADULT EXPERIENCE FOR GIRL-ONLY OVERNIGHT CAMPS: During drop-off, you can accompany your camper to her sleeping unit to help her get settled. On pick-up day, your camper will become your tour guide and show you all her favorite parts of camp! OVERNIGHT CAMPS 6
Girl Readiness Questions Maybe/ Not yet Sometimes You bet! Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend s house without missing your family? Can you shampoo and brush/comb your own hair? Do you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and swimming? Are you willing to try new foods that you haven t eaten before? Can you live without radio, TV, video games, phone or internet? Are you comfortable being around bugs and flying insects? Do you like to meet new people and try new activities with other girls? Can you make your own bed and keep track of your belongings? When things don t go your way, are you able to still participate in a positive way? Do you enjoy sleeping outside in a cabin or tent and listening to the sounds of nature? Are you willing to help with kapers (camp responsibilities) like sweeping cabins, setting tables and picking up trash? Can you follow instructions from adults? Do you enjoy participating in group activities? Do you make new friends and warm up to new places easily? Are you excited to go to camp? Add up all the numbers you have circled: Are you ready for overnight camp? 15-25 You would enjoy attending a day camp or a shorter three-to four-day overnight camp session. It might be a good idea for you to wait until next year for a longer overnight camp session. 26-35 You are ready for overnight camp! Pick the camp and program that sounds like FUN to you and matches your grade level and experience. 36-45 You must be an experienced camper! It sounds like you are ready for a camp stay of six days or longer. 7
Adult Readiness Questions Maybe/ Not yet Sometimes You bet! Can you relax and enjoy yourself when your girl sleeps overnight at a friend s house? Would you be okay communicating with your girl ONLY by mail or one-way email? Are you prepared to be away from your girl for several days? Are you willing to entrust the camp director and counselors with the care of your girl? Are you comfortable with your girl living and playing in a rustic, outdoor setting where she will get dirty and it might rain? ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN YOUR GIRL S ABILITY TO: Shampoo and brush/comb her own hair? Sleep in a cabin knowing her counselors are nearby in another cabin? Eat new foods that she has never tried before? Make new friends and accept others who are different from her? Follow instructions given by a camp counselor? Cope with being homesick? Keep track of her own things? Add up all the numbers you have circled: 12-19 It might be a good idea for you to wait until next year to send your girl to overnight camp. Day camp, shorter sessions or girl/adult programs are good options. You may benefit from giving your girl small opportunities to exercise independence before she leaves home for several days. 20-28 You are ready to send your girl to overnight camp! You may feel more confident if you attend a Summer Camp 101 session or open house and follow the tips in the confirmation packet (sent after your girl has been signed up). 29-36 You are ready to send your girl to an overnight camp that lasts six days or longer. You are confident in her ability to prepare and have a great time at camp. 8
ABOUT DAY CAMP There are more than 20 Girl Scout day camps across Oregon and Southwest Washington! These camps are planned and run by volunteers from our Girl Scout community. Each day camp has its own program and culture, and all camps give girls and volunteers the opportunity to have great Girl Scout experiences. From outdoor skills to cooking, crafts and games, there s something for every girl! Day camps typically run for four or five days, with some camps offering an optional overnight for girls entering grades 4 and up. GROW Learn new skills, try new things, and make new friends! Day camp is open to all girls entering grades 1-12. LEAD Girls entering grades 6 and up will have the opportunity to earn leadership awards such as Leader in Action (LiA) and Program Aide (PA). Some camps even offer Counselor-in-Training (CIT)! Check with the individual day camp for more details about available leadership programs. VOLUNTEER Day camps are run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Every camp needs volunteers to lead units, teach specialized skills, help with logistics the list goes on! If you are interested in volunteering, contact the leadership of the camp you and your camper would like to attend. Detailed information regarding day camp registration, volunteering and financial assistance will be available at girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp by February 15, 2018. You can use Cookie/Nut Credit to pay for camp! Contact Day Camps directly for details. 9 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp
DAY CAMP DATES JUNE JUNE 18 22 Daisy Rock Medford, OR JUNE 25 29 Aloha Mountaindale Troopers (AMT) North Plains, OR JULY JULY 9 13 Mountaindale East North Plains, OR OhDaKa Rhododendron, OR JULY 16 20 Benton County Corvallis, OR Currie Camas, WA Mountaindale West North Plains, OR JULY 23 27 Mountaindale North North Plains, OR AUG JULY 30 AUG 3 West of Willamette (WoW) North Plains, OR AUG 6-10 Daylaitybergyamacaminadan McMinnville, OR Rainbow Valley North Plains, OR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED: Clackawaukie Milwaukie, OR Frog Hollow Champoeg State Park, OR Funshine Eugene, OR Julianna Battle Ground, WA Klamath Falls Day Camp Klamath Falls, OR Linn County Lebanon, OR ScOutside Eugene, OR Segonku Camas, WA WilLoLinn Wilsonville, OR Trillium Valley Portland, OR Transportation to camp is available for camps with this symbol. Contact daycamp@girlscoutsosw.org for full details. Visit girlscoutsosw.org/daycamp beginning February 15, 2018 for additional dates. 10
ABOUT OVERNIGHT CAMP GSOSW s overnight camps are located in unique geographic regions providing opportunities for camp-specific activities. No matter which camp location your girl chooses, all overnight camp sessions provide opportunities for your girl to focus on building skills and confidence in her areas of interest, while enjoying all that camp has to offer. While climbing the rock wall, she may be overcoming a fear and stepping out of her comfort zone. While canoeing with a new friend, she is learning about communication and teamwork. While she is participating in all the fun activities that might otherwise be out of reach in her everyday life, camp will provide her with a place all her own to gain the skills, confidence and growth experience you are hoping for. You ll be amazed by all she gains through her camp adventure! CLASSIC CAMP Classic Camp, available at all three overnight camps, is the traditional overnight camp experience! During each session, campers will enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! Each unit of girls plans their week of activities together with additional opportunities to choose activities individually. Each grade level has the opportunity to complete steps toward earning a Girl Scout badge, or even fully complete a badge! EARN BADGES Campers in grades 4 and above will also get to choose skills to focus on throughout the session. This approach allows campers to get to know their instructors, progressively build skills and gain confidence each day. The activities offered will vary by week. 11
A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP 7 a.m. Wake-up 7:45 a.m. Flag Ceremony 8 a.m. Breakfast 9 a.m. Activities 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Me Time (downtime for campers to rest or write letters) 2:30 p.m. Activities 5:45 p.m. Flag Ceremony 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Evening program 8:30 p.m. Back in units getting ready for bed 9 p.m. Lights out (time will vary depending on age and daily activities) Flag: Campers learn about flag ettiquette and get a chance to lead a flag ceremony for the whole camp! Meals: Campers enjoy family-style meals served twice daily in the dining hall and a third meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Activities: Our girl-lead programming allows campers to choose what interests tem the most. Regardless of the program, each girl will get to enjoy swimming, boating, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking and more! What will she do with her extra time? The program determines her other activities! She can spend time with horses at Horse Camp, go on an expedition in a Specialty Camp or build her skills in Classic Camp focus areas. Evening program: Evening programs are a great way to get the whole camp together! These include campfires, ice cream socials, and whatever the girls create! 12
STEVENSON, WA CAMP EAT SLEEP LEARN 13 The sun is rising over Wind Mountain and it s time to start the day! Girls will explore, discover and create at Camp Arrowhead in the scenic Columbia River Gorge near Home Lake (home to western pond turtles!). Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Your camper s group might canoe on the lake, sit by the pool or take a short hike to their meal destination. Campers typically sleep in four-person woodland cabins. Each sleeping unit has a communal space with cooking facilities, showers and flush toilets. Girls gain confidence each day as they meet new friends and practice leadership skills. From outdoor cooking to planning a trip, girls get to know their instructors and progressively build skills. Camp staff are specially trained to teach girls how to safely climb a rock wall, use a bow and arrow, develop team-building activities and much more!
VISIT CAMP ARROWHEAD! ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: JUNE 30, 2018 1 4 P.M. Tour camp, meet the staff and get your questions answered. Sign up for an open house at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp. Find details about camp safety, meals and sleeping arrangements at all of our overnight camps in Frequently Asked Questions on page 31. 14
CLASSIC CAMP AT ARROWHEAD CLASSIC CAMP Classic Camp is the traditional overnight camp experience! Swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! For a full description, see page 11. 4 day session cost: $390/340/290 6 day session cost: $585/510/440 ENTERING GRADES 1 3 4 day: July 24 27, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 8-13 #1 Girl Choice! ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES 7 12 4 day: July 24 27, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 8-13, July 15-20, July 29-Aug 3, Aug 12-17 6 day: July 15-20, July 29-Aug 3, Aug 12 17 Experience classic camp as a troop or family group with these unique programs: FAMILY DAY Try camp on for the day! Camp staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and a nature activity. Whether you're a first-time camper or a pro, this is a great way to get a glimpse of the overnight camp experience. Lunch and a snack are provided. Family Day is available for girls (and boys!) entering grades 1-12. To keep this session affordable, this program does not include a camp t-shirt (one can be purchased at the Trading Post). July 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $15/person SHE AND ME Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities and campfires. She and Me is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Available for girls entering grades 1-12 with a female adult. July 22-24 Aug 19-21 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP Cost: $155/person CORE CAMP 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. Camp staff lead swimming, boating, crafts and nature activities. Archery is available for girls entering grades 4 and up. Core camp is available for girls entering grades 1-12. Aug 5-7 Cost: $155/person 15 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp
SPECIALTY CAMP AT ARROWHEAD With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her! CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 Waterfall Wonders Explore the wondrous and diverse waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Have a picnic at one of the falls and explore a cool mountain stream. July 24 27 Aug 7-10 Cost: $435/385/335 July 29-Aug 3 Aug 12-17 Cost: $635/560/490 Llama Ladies Take a three day, two night llama trekking trip in the Sisters Wilderness. Learn about and care for llamas on this amazing hiking adventure. July 15 20 July 29 Aug 3 Cost: $860/785/715 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 H2Outdoors Explore different types of water activities in the Columbia River Gorge, including kayaking, white water rafting, windsurfing and canoeing. July 8-13 July 15 20 July 29-Aug 3 Aug 12 17 Cost: $685/615/540 Leadership Camp is also available at Camp Arrowhead for campers entering grades 9-12. See program details on page 25 and 26. Mount St. Helens Discover the most active volcano in the Cascade Range Mount St. Helens! Spend three days and two nights exploring this beautiful mountain volcano. July 8-13 Aug 12-17 Cost: $635/560/490 16
FLORENCE, OR CAMP EAT SLEEP LEARN 17 Do you hear that sound? Adventure on the Oregon Coast is calling! Girls will explore, discover and create on a wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Cleawox and Honeyman Memorial State Park sand dunes. Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals in our beautiful dining hall. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Your camper s group might kayak to the dunes, enjoy food on the dock or explore camp for her meal destination. Camp Cleawox has a variety of sleeping units including adirondacks, cabins and yurts. Units have running water sinks and a combination of waterless and flush toilets. Flush toilets are also located in the shower house, dining hall and a few additional areas throughout camp. Girls gain confidence each day as they meet new friends and practice leadership skills. From singing songs to outdoor cooking, girls get to know their instructors and progressively build skills. Camp staff are specially trained to teach girls how to paddle a kayak or paddleboards, use a pottery wheel, develop problem-solving skills and much more!
VISIT CAMP CLEAWOX! ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: JULY 7, 2018 1 4 P.M. Tour camp, meet the staff and get your questions answered. Sign up for an open house at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp. Find details about camp safety, meals and sleeping arrangements at all of our overnight camps in Frequently Asked Questions on page 31. 18
CLASSIC CAMP AT CLEAWOX CLASSIC CAMP Classic Camp is the traditional overnight camp experience! Swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! For a full description, see page 11. 4 day session cost: $390/340/290 6 day session cost: $585/510/440 ENTERING GRADES 1 3 4 day: July 31 Aug 3, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 22-27 #1 Girl Choice! ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES 7 12 4 day: July 31-Aug 3, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 8-13, July 15-20, July 22-27, Aug 12-17 6 day: July 8-13, July 15-20, Juy 22-27, Aug 12 17 Experience classic camp as a troop or family group with these unique programs: FAMILY DAY Try camp on for the day! Camp staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and a nature activity. Whether you're a first-time camper or a pro, this is a great way to get a glimpse of the overnight camp experience. Lunch and a snack are provided. Family Day is available for girls (and boys!) entering grades 1-12. To keep this session affordable, this program does not include a camp t-shirt (one can be purchased at the Trading Post). June 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $15/person The lodge at Camp Cleawox is used for meals, whole camp events, and is where the health supervisor is located. FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP CORE CAMP 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 and nature activities. Archery is available for girls entering grades 4 and up. Core Camp is available for girls entering grades 1-12. July 29 31 Aug 19-22 Cost: $155/person Cost: $180/person SHE AND ME Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities and campfires. She and Me is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Available for girls entering grades 1-12 with a female adult. Aug 5-7 Cost: $155/person 19 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp
SPECIALTY CAMP AT CLEAWOX With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her! CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 Ocean Explorers Explore the ocean beaches around Camp Cleawox. Discover the abundance of life in tide pools, climb sand dunes, and visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. July 31-Aug 3 Aug 7-10 Cost: $435/385/335 July 8-13 Aug 12-17 Cost: $635/560/490 Ride the Coast Discover the Oregon coast! Take an exciting dune buggy ride, go for a horseback ride on the beach and give sandboarding a try. July 8-13 July 15-20 July 22-27 Aug 12-17 Cost: $685/615/540 Board the Coast Try all of the board sports Camp Cleawox has to offer! Get ready for sand boarding, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding. July 15-20 July 22-27 Aug 12-17 Cost: $635/560/490 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 Leadership Camp is also available at Camp Cleawox for campers entering grades 9-12. See program details on page 25 and 26. 20
PHILOMATH, OR CAMP EAT SLEEP LEARN 21 The summer breeze blows gently over horses grazing in the pasture and canoes docked on the shore of Lake of the Winds. Girls will explore, discover and create at Camp Whispering Winds in the Willamette Valley. Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals in our open air dining hall. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Your camper s group might dine by canoe, overlooking the horse arena or explore camp for her meal destination. Camp Whispering Winds has a variety of sleeping units including adirondacks, cabins, and our newly-restored covered wagons. Units have running water sinks and a combination of waterless and flush toilets. Flush toilets are also located at the shower house and in a few additional areas throughout camp. Girls gain confidence each day as they meet new friends and practice leadership skills. From outdoor cooking to planning a trip, girls get to know their instructors and progressively build skills. Camp staff are specially trained to teach girls backpacking techniques, problem-solving skills, mountain biking, team-building activities and much more!
VISIT CAMP WHISPERING WINDS! ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: JULY 7, 2018 1 4 P.M. Tour camp, meet the staff and get your questions answered. Sign up for an open house at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp. Find details about camp safety, meals and sleeping arrangements at all of our overnight camps in Frequently Asked Questions on page 31. 22
ENTERING GRADES 1 3 CLASSIC CAMP AT WHISPERING WINDS CLASSIC CAMP Classic Camp is the traditional overnight camp experience! Swimming, campfires, cookouts, paddling on the lake, games, crafts, songs and more! For a full description, see page 11. 4 day session cost: $390/340/290 6 day session cost: $585/510/440 4 day: July 24 27, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 15-20 #1 Girl Choice! ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES 7 12 4 day: July 24-27, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 8-13, July 15-20, July 29 Aug 3, Aug 12 17 6 day: July 8-13, July 29 Aug 3 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAMP Experience classic camp as a troop or family group, with these unique programs: FAMILY DAY Try camp on for the day! Camp staff will lead swimming, boating, crafts and a nature activity. Whether you're a first-time camper or a pro, this is a great way to get a glimpse of the overnight camp experience. Lunch and a snack are provided. Family Day is available for girls (and boys!) entering grades 1-12. To keep this session affordable, this program does not include a camp t-shirt (one can be purchased at the Trading Post). June 30 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $15/person CORE CAMP 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 and nature activities. Archery is available for girls entering grades 4 and up. Core Camp is available for girls entering grades 1-12. Aug 5-7 Cost: $155/person SHE AND ME Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories as you enjoy staff-led swimming, boating, crafts, nature activities and campfires. She and Me is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Mountain biking and archery are available for girls entering grades 4 and above. She and Me is available for girls entering grades 1-12 with a female adult. July 22 24 Cost: $155/person ME AND MY GUY Experience the wonder of camp with your girl! Make memories while you enjoy staff-led boating, crafts, swimming and more. Me and My Guy is a great way to try overnight camp for the first time. Mountain biking and archery are available for girls entering grades 4 and above. Me and My Guy is available for girls entering grades 1-12 with a male adult. Aug 19-21 Cost: $155/person 23 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp
SPECIALTY CAMP AT WHISPERING WINDS With specialty camp, girls focus on a particular skill, expedition or experience in addition to classic camp activities. Review the options below with your camper to see if a specialty camp is right for her! Pottery Get your hands dirty as you get creative in the world of pottery! Paint your very own slip cast piece and work with clay both by hand and on a wheel. July 15-20 July 29-Aug 3 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 Aug 12-17 Cost: $635/560/490 Backpacking Learn backpacking skills and trek into the outer parts of Whispering Winds! Practice packing for trips, outdoor cooking, and Leave No Trace before putting your new skills to the test on a three day, two night trip into the Whispering Winds wilderness. Backpacks are provided for each girl. July 8-13 Aug 12-17 Cost: $635/560/490 CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 7 12 Horse Camp offers classic camp activities with an added specialty focus on horses and horseback riding. Girls will spend one hour each full day of camp riding (weather permitting) and additional time learning about horses, riding styles, and equestrian grooming and care. Riders will be placed with groups of similar abilities to improve their riding skills. Beginners are welcome, and more experienced riders will get to try faster gaits and more advanced challenges. 4 day session cost: $620/545/475 6 day session cost: $860/785/715 Leadership Camp is also available at Camp Whispering Winds for campers entering grades 9-12. See program details on page 25 and 26. HORSE CAMP AT WHISPERING WINDS ENTERING GRADES 4 6 ENTERING GRADES 7 12 4 day: July 24-27, Aug 7-10 6 day: July 8-13, July 15-20, July 29-Aug 3, Aug 12-17 6 day: July 8-13, July 15-20, July 29 Aug 3, Aug 12-17 24
LEADERSHIP CAMPS Leadership programs are available for girls entering grades 9 12. These programs help develop skills and offer the experience needed to be a camp counselor. Girls get to practice working directly with campers and camp staff as they learn to plan and facilitate activities, assess campers needs, and develop leadership and outdoor skills. Review the options below with your camper to see if a leadership program is right for her. LEVEL 1 Outdoor Leader Discover your leadership potential! Explore your leadership skills and style while you learn about group dynamics and what it means to be a camp leader. Help lead activities for younger girl groups at camp! This camp is available for girls entering grades 9 12. Arrowhead: Aug 5-17 Cleawox: July 8-20 Whispering Winds: Aug 5-17 Cost: $685/610/540 LEVEL 2 Counselor-in-Training (CIT)* Want to be a camp counselor? Develop the skills and experience needed to make your dream a reality! Learn to plan and facilitate activities and develop leadership and outdoor skills. Practice working directly with campers and staff. This camp is available for girls entering grades 10-12. Arrowhead: July 8-Aug 3** Cleawox: July 22-Aug 17** Cost: $860/785/715 Wrangler-in-Training (WIT)* Learn what it takes to be a wrangler (a type of counselor with a special focus on horse care and safety)! Plan and facilitate riding lessons as you develop your leadership skills working with campers, staff and horses. Knowledge of horses and recent riding experience is required. This camp is available for girls entering grades 10-12. Whispering Winds: July 8-Aug 3** Cost: $860/785/715 After completing a CIT program at day or overnight camp, or a WIT program at overnight camp, girls are eligible to work at overnight camp the following summer! LEVEL 3 Junior Counselor or Junior Wrangler* Work at camp! Get paid as you continue to develop your leadership skills and work toward becoming a unit counselor or wrangler. Work in all aspects of camp including sleeping units, program areas, and assisting in the camp kitchen and administrative office. Available for girls entering grades 11 12 or entering college. Prerequisite: CIT or WIT Junior Counselor program is available at Arrowhead, Cleawox and Whispering Winds Junior Wrangler program is available at Whispering Winds For additional information, including dates, length of camps, application and interview process, please email overnightcamp@girlscoutsosw.org. *Application required for these options. See page 26 for CIT/WIT application process details. * * Please note that campers will return home during the second weekend of the stay as a CIT or WIT. 25 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp
CIT/WIT APPLICATION PROCESS NEW THIS YEAR Due to limited space, high demand for CIT/WIT programs and our desire to provide the highest quality leadership experience, an application process has been implemented for these sessions. These sessions are designed for those who have a love for camp and have demonstrated a strong desire to expand their leadership skills working with children. Applications are available starting December 5, 2017. Application reviews and the scheduling of interviews will begin on February 15, 2018. Any applications received after this time will still be reviewed based on available space. See the leadership readiness questions below to find out which leadership session is best for you! Leadership Camp Readiness Questions Have you attended an overnight camp before? What is the longest time you ve been away from home? Can you imagine living without TV or internet for 2-4 weeks? Are you ready to spend up to 4 weeks away from home? Would you consider yourself an experienced leader? How do you approach group responsibilities like kapers/chores? Do you like to meet new people and try new activities? Do you enjoy outdoor activities and living in nature? How do you handle group conflict? 1. Not yet. 2. Yes, with a different organization. 3. Yes, Girl Scout camp. 1. 1-6 days. 2. 1-2 weeks. 3. 2-4 weeks or more. 1. No, I can t imagine it. 2. I m willing to give it a try. 1. I m not sure. 2. I am excited, but I am a little nervous. 1. Not yet, but I want to learn. 1. I will do it if it is required. 2. I have some experience. 2. I help when I am asked. 1. Not really. 2. Depends on the situation. 3. Yes, I am looking forward to it. 3. Yes, I can t wait! 3. I have lots of experience. 3. I seek opportunities to help. 3. Yes, I love new things! 1. I prefer the indoors. 2. Sometimes. 3. Yes, I am most comfortable in nature. 1. I shy away from it. 2. I prefer guidance. 3. I work together to find a resolution. Are you enthusiastic about being a role model for other girls? 1. I am not sure. 2. Yes, and I may need some guidance. 3. Yes, sign me up! 10-16 It might be a good idea for you to wait until next year to try a leadership program. Try a 6 day overnight session at any one of our overnight camps! 17-23 You are ready to try a leadership camp! You might want to start with the two-week Outdoor Leader program so you can explore your leadership skills and style. 24-30 You are ready to be a CIT or WIT! To apply for the program please visit girlscoutsosw.org/ overnightcamp. 26
OTHER OUTDOOR PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES JUNIOR TENT CAMP Registration opens January 9, 2018 Experience the fun of troop camping at Mountaindale Outdoor Program Center! With your Girl Scout Junior troop (grades 4 & 5), you will learn and practice outdoor skills like setting up a camp, knots and lashing, and outdoor cooking. Your troop can even take part in a dutch-oven dessert contest! April 21-22 Cost: $15/person GIRLS IN THE WOODS Registration opens Dec. 9, 2017 This 5-day overnight camp is hosted by the U.S. Forest Service staff in the Willamette National Forest, and offers girls two options: tent camping at Fish Lake for the week, or three days of wilderness backpacking plus two days of tent camping at Fish Lake. Campers will go boating and hiking at Clear Lake, practice their outdoor skills, do nature themed art projects and much more! This program is for girls entering grades 6-12. July 23-27 Cost: $300/person TAMBU Registration opens January 9, 2018 Put your outdoor skills to the test whether beginner or expert at Tambu, a friendly competition for Girl Scout troops in grades 6-12! Get ahead of the game by practicing your fire building, outdoor cooking, lashing and orienteering skills now. Upon registration, you ll receive detailed information about the skills you ll need and how your skills will be judged. May 18-20 Cost: $15/girl $8/adult These events have limited capacity and fill very quickly. For more information about registration, adult training requirements and additional details, visit girlscoutsosw.org/activities. 27 Register or learn more at girlscoutsosw.org/activities
CAMP EXTRAS & TRADING POST INFORMATION Pre-order camp extras! Start your girl s camp session off with lots of fun! While registering your camper, pre-order some special camp gear or keepsakes. They ll be delivered to your camper on her first night at camp, except for the Ready-for-camp Kit which will be mailed.. Summer Camp Journal $16 Sturdy Mess Kit in Dunk Bag $15 Camp Hoodie $30 (pre-order only) Ready-for-camp Kit $35 Me Time Kit $35 Mailed to camper s home two weeks before camp. Includes a backpack with padded shoulder straps, camp flashlight, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, BPA-free water bottle, clothing marking pen, luggage tag and a camp sticker. Includes a campbranded string backpack, large stuffed animal with the camp name on it, a journal and pen, coloring book and markers or crayons, a stamped postcard, playing cards and a luggage tag. Adventure Kit $35 Includes a backpack with padded shoulder straps, compass/ whistle, pocket knife, small first aid kit and camp-branded flashlight. Trading Post Account A visit to the Trading Post (camp store) is a fun opportunity for all campers! At the Trading Post your girl can purchase Me Time activities like coloring books and card games and great camping items to use at camp. Deposit money into your camper s Trading Post account while registering for camp so she can take home a special keepsake. You can see the full list of available items during registration. Payment All payments for Trading Post deposits and pre-order items are due three weeks before the opening day of the camp session you have chosen. To add funds after registration, contact activities@girlscoutsosw.org. Please note that money cannot not be accepted on the first day of camp. Visit the Trading Post! Want to see the Trading Post and shop with your camper? The Trading Post will be open at all three camps on pick up day! Learn more about the Trading Post in Frequently Asked Questions on page 33. 28
HOW TO REGISTER (OVERNIGHT CAMPS) Registration opens December 5, 2017. Visit girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp to get started! Camp is open to all girls entering grades 1 12 in fall 2018 no prior Girl Scout experience required! Registration Our online registration system allows you to register, complete forms, deposit money into Trading Post accounts and make payments all in one place. Online registration is the fastest and most accurate way to register. Simply visit girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp and click on register now. Registrations are also accepted via mail, fax, email and walk-in. Phone registrations cannot be accepted. Download the registration form at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp or pick one up at your local service center. See form for submission details. Please allow 5-7 business days from date of receipt for paper registrations to be processed. Medford Service Center 2001 N Keene Way Dr. Medford, OR 97504 Portland Service Center 9620 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 Bend Serice Center 3188 N Hwy 97, Suite 109 Bend, OR 97703 Eugene Service Center 72C Centennial Loop, Suite 300 Eugene, OR 97401 Payment A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to reserve your camper s spot. Financial assistance cannot be used towards this deposit. You may choose to pay your camp balance in full at the time of registration, or make payments at a later date by setting up a payment plan through the online registration system. The balance of the camp fee is due three weeks before the opening day of the camp session you have chosen. Any balances not paid three weeks before this date will incur a $25 late fee. Additionally, your camper may lose her place in a camp session if payment is not received by the due date. Payments may be made by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or Cookie/Nut Credit. Once you have paid the $50 non-refundable deposit, we encourage you to use Cookie/Nut Credit to pay the remaining balance of camp fees. For more details search Overnight Camp Cookie/Nut Credit Submission Instructions at girlscoutsosw.org. Tiered Pricing GSOSW offers tiered pricing to keep camp affordable for girls and their families while also expressing the true cost of overnight camp. Tier one reflects the actual cost of camp including staffing, program supplies, food and maintenance costs. Tier two is a partially subsidized fee. Tier three is our fully subsidized fee. You can select tier three as your pricing option without requesting financial assistance. Regardless of what tier your family is able to pay, all girls will enjoy the same high quality camp experience. When registering for camp, please pick the tier your family can afford. Tiered prices are listed with each camp session description as tier one/tier two/tier three (ex. $325/275/225). Tiered pricing can be adjusted after registration if requested. 29
Financial Assistance Overnight camp financial assistance (campership) is available for all girls. To apply, use the Overnight Camp Financial Assistance Request found at girlscoutsosw.org/overnightcamp, or call (800) 338-5248 ext. 6850 to request form# 116a by mail. See the form for submission details. Please select tier three pricing when requesting financial assistance. Information collected for camperships is kept confidential. Campership information will be sent separately from your camper confirmation and should arrive a few weeks after receipt of your financial assistance request. Financial assistance is made possible by generous donations from individuals. More than 160 girls were able to attend camp last year thanks to financial assistance! If you d like to support this important fund, visit girlscoutsosw.org/donate or call (503) 977-6800. Cancellations To cancel a camp registration, send an email to activities@girlscoutsosw.org at least three weeks prior to the first day of the camp session. Cancellation must be made by this time in order to receive a refund of the registration fees paid less the deposit ($50). Refund Policy Partial Refund The camp fee, less the deposit ($50), will be refunded only if: The camper does not attend due to illness or injury. A letter from a physician must accompany a refund request. The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury occurring at camp. Refunds are prorated in such cases and will not be made if the camper attends more than half of the camp session. This refund will only be made at the written request of the parent/ guardian within 30 days of the end of the camp session. Family plans change and the camper can no longer attend. In this case, written cancellation must be received three weeks before the opening date of the confirmed session. Full refund The total amount paid will be refunded (including the deposit) only if: A selected camp session is full and no alternative can be found. The financial assistance amount requested is not fully granted and you are unable to pay the remaining balance. Trading Post Refund: Deposits made to the Trading Post that result in a leftover balance of $5 or more after your camper s session will be provided as refunds by October 1, 2018. We appreciate your patience as the camp season comes to an end. 30
OVERNIGHT CAMP FAQS The next few pages contain answers to the most common questions. If you don't find your answer here, please email us at activities@girlscoutsosw.org. We're here to help! Is financial assistance available? Yes! See financial assistance section of How to register on page 30 for details. My camper is not a Girl Scout; can she still come to camp? Yes, camp is open to all girls entering grades 1 12 in fall 2018 no prior Girl Scout experience required! If your girl is not already a registered Girl Scout, $25 will be added to your total camp balance to cover Girl Scout annual membership dues through September 30, 2018. Girl Scout annual membership dues are sent to Girl Scouts of the USA to cover the cost of fundamental services supporting the Girl Scout Movement, including accident insurance. This membership is non-refundable. Is transportation available to and from camp? Transportation is not available to and from camp and we are unable to provide carpooling resources. When dropping your girl off, you have the golden opportunity to see where she will be enjoying her time at camp and to meet camp staff. You will receive directions to camp in your confirmation email. See Can parents/guardians visit the camp? on the page 33 for more details. Can you accommodate my camper s medical/dietary needs? Absolutely! We want to help your girl have a GREAT time at camp. Understanding her needs before she arrives will help us provide her with the best possible camp experience. Please be sure to list any medical conditions, physical or behavioral needs, allergies and dietary restrictions on the Camper Health History/Release form during registration. Please contact us at activities@girlscoutsosw.org as soon as possible to discuss special accommodations needed for your camper. What do meals look like at camp? Campers enjoy family style meals served twice daily in the dining hall, and a third meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. Our kitchen staff provides wellbalanced meals and can accommodate all campers dietary needs. Additional food is readily available all day, as we know how much energy is spent having fun! = GF V D ANY Laughter and friendships will grow over family-style meals at camp. Once a day, a meal is packed up and eaten at a location chosen by the cabin group. 31
How can I communicate with my girl while she s at camp? You are encouraged to send mail and email to your girl while she s at camp. Phone access is available to staff for emergencies only. Camp is purposefully a place where girls can be unplugged, allowing them to fully connect with each other and their environment. Mail: To ensure that your camper receives a letter each day, we recommend writing letters ahead of time and giving them to staff at camper drop-off. Staff will hand deliver them to your girl throughout the week. You are also welcome to use the mailing address provided in the confirmation email. Don t forget to pack pre-addressed and stamped envelopes for your camper to write back! Email: Family and friends are welcome to email your girl while she s at camp. Emails are printed and delivered to campers once a day. Campers will not be able to reply via email. Arrowhead: arrowheadletters@girlscoutsosw.org Cleawox: cleawoxletters@girlscoutsosw.org Whispering Winds: whisperingwindsletters@girlscoutsosw.org My girl wants to come to camp with a friend. Can she do that? Yes, she can! Camping with a friend can be a lot of fun, and is a great way for girls to strengthen friendships while making new ones. If your camper wants to enjoy the adventure of camp with a friend, both girls must: 1. Meet grade requirements and be registered for the same camp program. 2. Be listed as buddies on their registrations. 3. Have a current 2018 Girl Scout membership. Buddies will be placed in the same sleeping unit, and will be encouraged as all campers are to try a variety of activities and make new friends! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 32
OVERNIGHT CAMP FAQS CONTINUED Can parents/guardians visit the camp? We offer an open house at all three of our camps where you and your girl can visit the camp, tour the facilities and meet the camp staff. Each camp director will be available to answer questions during open houses. See page 1 for open house details. During drop-off, you can accompany your camper to her sleeping unit to help her get settled. On pick-up day, your camper will become your tour guide and show you all her favorite parts of camp. What training does camp staff receive? All GSOSW camp staff are required to pass a background check and complete a two week training program prior to working with campers. Training includes CPR/First Aid certification and emergency preparedness, child development, group management, how to manage homesickness and more. Staff at each camp are trained in safety and facilitation practices for the program activities available at their site (i.e. archery, horses, lifeguarding, rock climbing). Is there a camp store? The Trading Post is a store at each overnight camp where girls can purchase fun memorabilia, camping accessories and camp-branded clothing! The easiest way to add funds to your camper s Trading Post account is during registration. To add funds after registration, contact activities@girlscoutsosw.org. The average amount added to Trading Post accounts is $35. Please keep in mind that Trading Post account deposits must be made online and cannot be accepted on the first day of camp. 33
Where will my camper sleep? Sleeping accommodations vary depending on the camp property and unit (a unit is a group of cabins). Some examples include cabins, yurts, adirondacks and even covered wagons! Campers bunk with girls similar to their age and counselors sleep in a cabin nearby. Arrowhead: A unit house is available for each unit of girls with flush toilets and private showers. Cleawox: These cabins each sleep six girls in bunk beds. Each cabin has screened in windows and two screen doors. Arrowhead: Cabins sleep four girls with eight cabins in a unit. Cleawox: Camp yurts sleep eight girls with three yurts in the unit. Cleawox and Whispering Winds: A shower house with private stalls, changing areas and flushing toilets. Cleawox: Adirondack cabins sleep eight girls with three cabins per unit. Whispering Winds: Cabins sleep four girls with eight cabins in a unit. Whispering Winds: These covered wagons are a camp favorite! They sleep four girls with five wagons in the unit. 34