Camp Lou Henry Hoover Middleville, N.J. Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council Inc. 201 Grove Street East, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Websites www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts www.camphoover.org
About Camp Hoover Great Times, Great Memories, Great Experiences! For over 50 years Camp Lou Henry Hoover has been creating great summer memories for girls of all ages. Since 1953, we have been providing girls with the opportunity to learn, discover, explore, challenge, create and make new friends in a friendly camping environment. Great times and great experiences are what make our resident camp program so special! At Camp Hoover we gear our programs to girls entering grades 2-12. All our activities are grouped according to interest, age and ability to make your stay more enjoyable and comfortable. A variety of programs and sessions, designed to meet the interest of all girls, are available. Camping provides a way for girls to empower themselves, develop lifelong skills and create great memories. We have developed and refined a camper program that meets the strictest requirements of Girl Scouts of the USA, the New Jersey Youth Camp Safety Act and the American Camping Association. Enjoy a week or more at Camp Hoover exploring the beauty of this 340-acre site nestled in the woods of Sussex County, New Jersey. Register for the program of your choice combined with all the other activities that Camp Hoover has waiting for you. Any girl entering grades 2-12 regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, socioeconomic level or disability is welcomed! You do not presently have to be a Girl Scout to join in the celebration. Girls attending Camp Hoover have the opportunity to work on Girl Scout Badges, Try Its and Interest Project Patches too! Camp Hoover is a journey into independence a place where you and our experienced counselors plan your weekly adventure together. You ll meet girls your age and counselors from around the state, the country and often from around the world. Our staff are college students, teachers and/or adults who have a special interest in working with young people and the outdoors. Staff attend a week of pre-camp training under the leadership of our Resident Camp Director. Over half of the Hoover staff return each year and they are mature experienced individuals. So, let them lead you on a week or more of self-discovery, development of new skills, reaching your full potential and taking part in great experiences. The great times continue at your campsite where you ll share one of our large platform tents equipped with your own cot and storage area. You ll gather under your tent unit s program shelter for more group entertainment. Just a few steps away from your tent are the lavatory facilities with flush toilets, hot and cold running water, sinks and showers. A short walk will take you to our dining hall or our program building for good times indoors. Girls attending Mini Camp, Everynight Live, Hoover Pioneers, and What s Cooking sleep in one of our contemporary buildings, equipped with kitchen and bathroom facilities.like a big sleepover party! The advantages to succeed never end at Camp Hoover. Make your reservation now for a great summer experience that you ll never forget! See you this summer! General Programs These programs are designed for girls entering grades 2-12 who like a little spice in their lives. They each provide a broad based camp experience, different activities every day and spend several hours at the waterfront daily. Girls make new friends, acquire new skills, and explore all that Camp Hoover has to offer. Mini Camp If you are a first-time camper, or just want a shorter stay at Camp Hoover, you ll love this three-night experience. The girls live in one of our modern buildings, and enjoy all the fun and excitement Camp Hoover offers. Daily waterfront fun, hiking, arts and crafts, a picnic lunch and more will keep the campers busy during their stay. Campers must be picked up at camp on Wednesday evening. Program fee: $210 (Entering grades 2-6; Grouped by program; All sessions, Maximum of 30 girls) Housing - Building Hoover Grand Tour Sample all that Camp Hoover has to offer. Try the challenge course, boating, a pond study, swimming, hiking Hoover s hills, cooking out, arts and crafts, and many more activities will fill your days and nights. Whether you re a newcomer to Hoover or an experienced camper, Grand Tour is for you! Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 2-6; Grouped by program; Sessions 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6) Tent Unit Everynight Live Stay in one of our modern buildings, sleep through breakfast, and wake up late. Plan your own night activities: stargazing, dance party, s mores over a campfire, twilight swim or boat, arts and crafts by moonlight, games at Townley Hall or a midnight snack. Plus spend your afternoons swimming, boating, playing games on the playfield, relaxing with friends and more. Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 7-12; Grouped by program; All sessions; Maximum of 34 girls) Housing - Building Camp Lou Henry Hoover 2006
Specialty Programs Our specialty programs are designed for girls entering grades 3-12. Activities are grouped according to program, age, and enjoyment level. Most specialty programs take place in the morning and then during the afternoon girls spend the time with their unit swimming, boating, participating in arts and crafts, hiking and more. Pick a program or two or three and enjoy your summer with us. Beach Party Sun and fun at the lake and a day trip to the State Park await you. Just what Hoover campers have always wanted, plenty of time to dip, swim, boat and relax at the Hoover waterfront. Learn basic water rescue skills and spend the majority of the day at the Hoover waterfront. Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 7-12; Grouped by program; Session 3) Tent Unit Camper s Challenge If you love the outdoors then Camper s Challenge is for you! Cookout using various methods, work on compass and emergency signal skills, learn about knots and put up a tent, hike Hoover s Hills and learn about knife safety. Plus enjoy swimming, boating, campfires, and arts and crafts. Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 3-6; Grouped by program; Sessions 2 & 3) Tent Unit Creation Studio Recognize your full artistic potential! Come to Creation Studio and enjoy the opportunity to do your old favorites and try new crafts. Girls work on their own individual projects. Activities include painting, leatherwork, weaving, dip candles, tie-dye, jewelry making and more! Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 4-12; Grouped by age; Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6) Tent Unit Curtain s Up Explore the world of theater and the performing arts at Camp Hoover. Develop your skills to entertain, work on group drama activities, design costumes, and scenery, and hone your acting skills. You will have the opportunity to put your newly developed skills to the test while performing for your camp friends at the end of the week. Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 4 12; Grouped by age; Sessions 2, 4 & 6) Tent Unit Hoover Escapades Is adventure your thing? Do you enjoy surprises? Then this is the program designed especially for you. Each day your program will set off on a mystery trip to explore, see the sights and take in some of the local attractions of Northern New Jersey. Back at camp you will have opportunities to cookout, swim, do arts and crafts and hike. Program fee: $360 (Entering grades 7-12; Grouped by program; Session 4; Maximum of 24 girls) Tent Unit Excursions Do you enjoy exploring the natural world? Then Excursions is the program designed especially for you! During the week at Camp Hoover, you will take day trips that will allow you to spend your time exploring waterfalls, taking hikes, and discovering the beauty of Northern New Jersey. Franklin Mineral Mines and local state parks are a few of the places you will be exploring. The remainder of the time will be spent at camp playing at the waterfront, making arts and crafts, and cooking out. Program fee: $340 (Entering grades 3-6; Grouped by program; Sessions 1 & 6; Maximum of 24 girls) Tent Unit Good Earth Girls - Play the rain game, learn to make sassafras tea, take an edible hike, learn about the beauty of the environment around you and so much more. This new program will open your eyes to wonders of the natural world. You will have the chance to explore the camp, examine a tree stump, and dig up other interesting small surprises during your week-long stay. Of course you will have the chance to go swimming and boating, do arts and crafts, cookout and much more! Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 3-6; Grouped by program; Session 4; Maximum of 18 girls) Tent Unit Gymnastics Come and explore gymnastics at Camp Hoover! It doesn t matter if you are a beginner or an experienced gymnast. You can progress at your own pace. Instruction includes practice in tumbling, dance, balance beam, vault, and floor exercises. Your week at Hoover ends with a performance where you can show off your newly acquired skills. Experienced counselors will instruct at each level. Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 4-12; Grouped by age & ability; Session 1, 3 & 5; Maximum of 16 girls) Tent Unit
Specialty Programs Hoover Pioneers Here s your chance to celebrate the past and live like a pioneer! Learn to make butter, bread, cookout, dip candles, make natural dyes, prepare homemade apple cider, work on pioneer crafts, and enjoy a day trip to the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Program fee: $360 (Entering grade 4-7; Grouped by program; Session 5; Maximum of 24 girls) Housing - Building Horseback Riding Enjoy riding? Then you ll love this program at Camp Hoover! You can progress at your own pace as you spend three hours each day at nearby Spring Valley Farms riding and learning about tack. You will ride Western saddle in the outdoor and indoor rings and enjoy a special trail ride. Campers will also spend time learning more about horses and horse care. Program fee: $485 (Entering grades 4-12; Grouped by age; Sessions 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6; Maximum of 24 girls) Tent Unit Kaleidoscope Do you enjoy working on service projects? Is leadership your thing? Here s your chance to spend a week at camp helping others and yourself. Gain leadership and service hours by planning and working on service projects at Camp Hoover and then work directly with younger campers in the units to sharpen your leadership skills. The remainder of your days will be spent swimming, boating, cooking out and exploring the world of camping. Program fee: $250 (Pre-requisite: completion of the PAT I and/or PAT II program or has earned the PAT pin/patch through Scouting; Minimum age 14+; Sessions 5 & 6) Tent Unit Lifeguard Training Spend the week at Camp Hoover earning Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Your days will be spent working on rescues and recoveries, learning first aid and CPR, and water rescue. Plus enjoy arts and crafts, cookouts and more. Program fee: $385 (Minimum age 15; Grouped by age; Session 1; Maximum of 12 girls) Tent Unit Middies Canoeing down the Delaware River can be a thrill! After a few days of canoeing and camping training at Camp Hoover, including an overnight on the lake, you ll set out for a canoe adventure on the Delaware River. Daily you ll paddle your way downstream and in the evening you ll make camp along the riverbanks. Experience magnificent scenery, physical challenge, and the rewards of teamwork. Girls participating in this trip should have previous experience canoeing. Two-week program: July 9 July 22 - Program fee: $750 (Entering grades 7-12; no additional stayover fee; Maximum of 12 girls) Tent Unit Off the Beaten Path - We re Off the Beaten Path.. and you can be too! This special two-week program gives you the unique feeling of being one with the woods, depending on your own skills and nature s hospitality. You will sharpen your camping skills, plan your trip, take day hikes and work on the challenge course. Then it is off to the beautiful Appalachian Trail for a backpacking adventure. Two-week program: July 23 August 5 Program fee: $750 (Entering grades 7-12; no additional stayover fee; Maximum of 12 girls) Tent Unit Outdoor Odyssey Come explore the outdoor beauty in and around Camp Hoover! Campers will practice their camping, hiking, canoeing skills, and enjoy Hoover s general program including the challenge course and waterfront. Then they will plan and participate in a one-day hiking trip at the Delaware Water Gap and a day trip canoeing on the Delaware River. Program fee: $340 (Entering grades 4-6; Grouped by program; Sessions 1, 3 & 6; Maximum of 12 girls) Tent Unit Outdoor Survival Learn to survive in the outdoors! Live primitively while learning how to use a compass, build a fire, create your own shelter and sleep in it overnight, purify water, participate in the challenge course and learn how to stay alive through simulated emergency/disaster situations. Plus enjoy all the general camp program of swimming, boating, and arts and crafts. Program fee: $340 (Entering grades 7-12; Grouped by program; Session 2; Maximum of 18 girls) Tent Unit Snap, Click, Zoom Are pictures your thing? Then Camp Hoover is the place to learn about shutter speed, lighting, depth of field and care of your camera. Learn how to develop your own film in the camp s dark room. Take still photos of the beautiful nature in and around Hoover and practice your photography skills on new friends. The remainder of your stay will be spent swimming, boating, working on arts and crafts, cooking out and more! Program fee: $360 (Entering grades 7-12; Grouped by program; Sessions 4, 5 & 6; Maximum of 12 girls) Tent Unit Camp Lou Henry Hoover 2006
Specialty Programs Set Sail Thrill to skimming across Swartswood Lake in a Sunfish sailboat. Campers spend several hours each day receiving instruction from our trained staff and testing your skills on the water. All campers participating in boating activities prepare by learning life jacket safety, which includes a deep-water test. Don t forget that all units enjoy swimming, hiking, cooking out and partaking in their choice of Hoover activities. Program fee: $360 (Entering grades 7-12; Grouped by program; All Sessions; Maximum of 16 girls) Tent Unit Summer Get Away If you are an adventurous person, then Summer Get Away is for you! Spend two days and a night either canoeing on the Delaware River or hiking and backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. While at camp help plan the trip, practice your camping skills and strengthen your hiking or canoeing proficiency. Plus enjoy the many other activities that Camp Hoover has to offer. Program fee: $340 (Entering grades 7-12; Session 1 Hiking/Backpacking; Sessions 3 & 5 Canoeing; Maximum of 12 girls) Tent Unit Wet-N-Wild Enjoy a world of water fun! You ll spend each day swimming, boating, funyaking, exploring the lake, learning about water safety and many other activities in and around Swartswood Lake. Plus there is always time for arts and crafts, cookouts, hiking and more. Program fee: $310 (Entering grades 3-6; campers grouped by age; Sessions 2, 5 & 6) Tent Unit What s Cooking? Here is your chance to try your hand at various types of cooking. Spend your days at camp making cookies, preparing your meals, baking bread and trying out different types of food. Plus you will have the chance to go swimming, boating, do arts and crafts and much more. Program fee: $340 (Entering grades 3-6- Session 2 only and grades 7-12 Session 4 only; Maximum of 16 girls) Housing - Building Open House Here s a chance for campers and parents to meet the Camp Director and staff, get answers to your questions, see a video of camp and take a tour of the camp facilities on March 26 th. Arrangements can be made to tour by contacting the Camp Registrar at 908-232-3236 ext.1222. January 11, 2006 5:30 7 PM March 26, 2006 1:00 4:00 PM Council Office, Westfield, NJ Camp Hoover, Middleville, NJ Work Weekend 2006 March 17 th to 19 th Each spring a group of volunteers assembles at Camp Hoover to spruce up the camp and get it ready for the camping season. A variety of jobs are waiting for you including: rebuilding tent platforms, cleaning cabins, clearing trails, painting projects, general cleanup and much more. Of course, there is time for fun and relaxation, but the key word is Work. Jobs are available for all ages and talents. Families, individuals, and troops are welcomed. We are looking for electricians, plumbers, and carpenters to add their skills to improving the 340-acre facility. Both skilled and unskilled helpers are needed. Bring your own food, but be sure to come and dine with us in the Dining Hall for lunch and dinner on Saturday. There is something for everyone to help with. Interested in volunteering your time at Camp Hoover but can t make it to work weekend, please call Deb Hooker at 908-232- 3236 ext. 1226 to arrange another date and time to accomplish a service project. Individuals, families and/or troops can do projects. Family/Troop Camping Summer 2006 Friday, August 25 th to Monday, September 4 th Enjoy all Hoover has to offer with your family or troop. This is the perfect time to bring your group to Hoover and enjoy a day or two of fun summer activities. The waterfront is fully staffed for you to go swimming, boating or just bathe in the sun. Plus you can participate in the challenge course, hiking Hoover s hills, arts and crafts, work on badges, cookout and much more. Come for the day or for an overnight camping trip for one or more nights. Hoover Fun Day Saturday, August 26 th Join us for a day of great experiences and great times. Camp Hoover has been servicing girls, families, and groups from the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council and throughout the surrounding area. Spend the day touring camp, participating in arts and crafts, working on team initiatives at the challenge course, swimming and boating at the waterfront, and join everyone for a picnic and campfire on Saturday evening. The great times will last all day long and into the evening, so don t miss this fun filled day at Camp Hoover.
Registration Information How to Register for Camp Hoover: 1. Please complete and mail this application on the next page. Keep a copy of the Camper Registration form for your records as well as this brochure. 2. Please print the camper s name on the face of the check or money order made payable to Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council (GSWRC). 3. A $35 fee will be charged for any returned checks. 4. A confirmation packet will be sent to the applicant. All of the information in this packet should be reviewed immediately since forms must be returned in a timely manner. It will include a medical form, how to pay the balance of the fee, and camper information. Financial Assistance Cost can be a big concern when sending your daughter to camp. We have a Financial Aid program designed to help Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council experience the thrill of Camp Hoover. Girl Scouts from other councils should contact their council directly. For information please check the appropriate box on the application. Refund Policy In anticipation of a camper s attendance at camp, various expenses are being incurred on her behalf. Among others, these include supplies, equipment, registration costs and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a deposit of $80. For cancellations received in writing by May 1 st there will be a $50.00 cancellation fee. All cancellations after May 1 st will receive a refund, minus the deposit, if notification in writing of a camper s withdrawal is received at least three weeks preceding the camp session or if the camper is medically unable to attend camp. (Need a doctor s note). There will be no deduction or return of fees for campers sent home or for late arrivals and/or early departures. A full refund will be given only if we are not able to place you in your program or session choice. Program Cancellation Any program may be cancelled if enrollment for the program is lower than anticipated. A full refund will be given if no substitute program is requested. Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Program Grade Fee July July July July 30- August August 9-15 16-22 23-29 August 5 6-12 13-19 Mini Camp 2-6 $210 Offered All Sessions Sunday To Wednesday Grand Tour 2-6 $310 X X X X X Everynight Live 7-12 $310 X X X X X X Beach Party 7-12 $310 X Camper s Challenge 3-6 $310 X X Creation Studio 4-12 $310 X X X X X Curtain s Up 4-12 $310 X X X Hoover s Escapades 7-12 $360 X Excursions 3-6 $340 X X Good Earth Girls 3-6 $310 X Gymnastics 4-12 $310 X X X Hoover Pioneers 4-7 $360 X Horseback Riding 4-12 $485 X X X X X Kaleidoscope Age 14+ $250 X X Lifeguard Training Age 15+ $385 X Middies 7-12 $750 July 9- July 22 Off the Beaten Path 7-12 $750 July 23- August 5 Outdoor Odyssey 4-6 $340 X X X Outdoor Survival 7-12 $340 X Snap, Click, Zoom 7-12 $360 X X X Set Sail 7-12 $360 X X X X X X Summer Getaway 7-12 $340 Hike Canoe Canoe Wet - N - Wild 3-6 $310 X X X What s Cooking? 3-12 $340 X X Camp Lou Henry Hoover 2006
2006 Summer Camp Application Return to: Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, 201 Grove St. East, Westfield, NJ 07090-1656 Credit Card payments may be faxed to (908) 232-4508. Call (908) 232-3236, ext. 1213 for more information. E-mail: Camp Registrar, campregistrar@gswrc.com or Camp Director, dhooker@gswrc.com. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION Camper s Name Home Telephone ( ) Address Town State Zip Birthdate Age (6/1/06) Grade (9/06) Is your daughter a registered Girl Scout? Yes No Level: Br. Jr. Cad. Sr. Council Name Troop # Please check racial/ethnic background: White Black Asian Amer. Indian Hispanic Other Parent/Guardian(s) Name Bus. Phone # ( ) Address (if different from camper s) Parent/Guardian(s) Name Bus. Phone # ( ) Address (if different from camper s) Session # First Choice Program Session # Second Choice Program Girls of same age and program may be tentmates. Try to place me with: PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: $80 non-refundable deposit enclosed Attended Camp Hoover in 2005 Family Camp Full program fee enclosed Please send me Financial Aid information Fun Day $10.00 G.S. registration fee enclosed Sister attending Camp Hoover Work Weekend Registering for more than one session Please send me information on Troop Camp Stayover fee enclosed Camper plans to stay over between sessions: (Stayover fee: $45 per session) TOTAL Stayover Fee 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 Please mail fax or e-mail Camper Confirmation Packet to (must choose one) FINAL BALANCE DUE JUNE 1, 2006 If using VISA or MASTERCARD, the full fee will be charged at this time. Program Fee Check if using: VISA MasterCard Additional Card # Exp. Date Fee(s) Cardholder s Name (Print) Sub - Total Cardholder s Signature Less Discounts Cardholder s Zipcode TOTAL How did you hear about us? Discounts: $10 per Mini Camp session for Girl Scouts of Washington Rock $25 per session for Girl Scouts of Washington Rock $10 per session for any other Girl Scout $10 per session for payment in full by January 15, 2006 $10 per session for second and any additional daughter in family These discounts available to Girl Scout Council members registered prior to November 1, 2005. No out-of-council Program or Cookie Credits accepted. I have read and understand the Camp Hoover Brochure and 2006 Summer Camp Application. I understand the refund policy. I understand that all balances are due by June 1, 2006. Parent/Guardian Signature:
Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc. 201 Grove Street East Westfield, NJ 07090-1656 (908) 232-3236 www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts Non-profit Organization US Postage PAID Westfield, NJ Permit #33 At Camp Lou Henry Hoover, you have the chance to: develop leadership make new friends and revisit old friends discover yourself create your own adventure learn new skills create lasting memories Yes, Girl Scouting is about camping. But that means so many things!! In addition to relaxation and adventure, camping teaches resourcefulness and a sense of independence. Camping teaches young people to take care of themselves. Camp Lou Henry Hoover 2006