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GSNorCalCamps
Summer2020
Registration opens January 21, 2020
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Tucked away in the beautiful hills of Marin, Bothin’s cozy, tree-covered canyon is full of laughter, creativity, and adventure. Girls learn archery, perform on stage, zipline through the redwoods, and create amazing art in the great outdoors. Bothin’s deep traditions keep girls coming back year after year.
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Nestled between mountains and sea north of Santa Cruz is the beauty, tradition, and wonder of Skylark Ranch. Climb trees, explore the beaches of the Pacific, and saddle up with Skylark’s specialty equestrian program for beginning to advanced riders.
Hidden in the enchanting Sierra foothills, Sugar Pine has been a magical getaway for generations of campers for over 75 years. From the camp's monumental adventure tower to the neighboring alpine lakes and Mercer Caverns, Sugar Pine is the hub for high adventure.
Surrounded by redwoods, Hidden Falls is a 90 acre gem in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Soquel. Hidden Falls features a central meadow, a new archery range, an eco-pond, and an amphitheater-style campfire circle with a stage.
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CAMP TWOSENTINELS
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▲ CAMP AREQUIPA CAMP BOTHIN ▲
ALAMEDA OFFICE ● 580
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● REDDING OFFICE
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▲ CAMP PROPERTY
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◆ SUGAR PINE BUS STOP
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STONERIDGEMALL
▲ TWIN CANYON
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RED BLUFF PROGRAM
CENTER
PORTUGEUSEHALL
SKYLARK RANCH
CAMP HIDDEN FALLS
CAMP SUGAR PINE
SAN JOSE OFFICE
KEY
CAMPBUTANO CREEK
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CAMP BOTHIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CAMP HIDDEN FALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SKYLARK RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CAMP SUGAR PINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TROOP & FAMILY CAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
VOLUNTEER-RUN CAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HOW TO REGISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CAMP REGISTRATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FINANCIAL AID FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Camp programs are listed in alphabetical order unless otherwise noted
Table of Contents
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Let us help you find the right
program for your camper!
Fax: 408-287-8662
Email: registration@gsnorcal .org
Phone: 408-287-4170 or 800-447-4475 ext 2091
Para información en español: registration@gsnorcal .org
SymbolsGRADE LEVELS■ DAISIES (K–1)
■ BROWNIES (2–3)
■ JUNIORS (4–5)
■ CADETTES (6–8)
■ SENIORS (9–10)
■ AMBASSADORS (11–12)
★ NEW PROGRAM FOR 2020 PROGRAM INCLUDES HORSEBACK RIDING
The American Camp Association (ACA) sets high standards for the health and safety of campers and staff, and the delivery of quality programs. ACA accreditation means that the camp you are considering undergoes a thorough annual review of its operation— from staff qualifications and training to emergency management.
The ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies to ensure that current practices reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation.
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Leadership Programs
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Counselor-In-Training (CIT) I■■ Grades 10–12 Bothin ▶ Fee $1000 • Session 1, June 14–26
Skylark Ranch ▶ Fee $1000 • Session 2, June 21–July 3 • 5 August 2–14
Sugar Pine ▶ Fee $1000 • Session 3, 4 & 5, July 5–24Do you love mentoring younger girls? Are you a natural at teaching friends new skills? Have you always been drawn to the camp counselor life? Explore the basics of developing and delivering camp program and camp operations, learn techniques on how to work with younger childeren, and improve your camp leadership skills in this first step of our CIT program.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the GSUSA CIT I Pin.
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) II■ Grades 11–12 Skylark Ranch ▶ Fee $500 • Sessions 3 & 4A, July 5–24
Sugar Pine ▶ Fee $500 • Session 5 & 6, July 19–31
Level up as a Counselor-In-Training and learn all that goes into creating the kind of exciting, magical experience you had as a camper! Focus on camp management, gain practical experience in various areas of camp operation, and learn how to be a more supportive mentor to campers of all ages.
Please Badge Information: Girls will earn the GSUSA CIT II pin.
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) III ■ Grade 12 Skylark Ranch ▶ Fee $0 • Sessions 2, 3A & 3B, June 21–July 17 4 & 5, July 19–August 14
You’ve been through the training and your heart belongs to camp: it’s time to be an apprentice Counselor-In-Training! Use your leadership and camp programming skills as you work directly with camp staff, spend time in unit stays, and have fun at your favorite program areas to make your session the best one yet! You’ll get to carry out an individual project and learn more about camp management, too.
★ Facilitator-in-Training■ Grades 11–12 Bothin ▶ Fee $500 • Session 4A, July 5–10 Are you happiest in a harness? Do you love climbing? Our Facilitator-in-Training course will help you further develop your leadership skills. Focus on facilitating ground activities with incoming groups, learn the fundamentals of belaying climbers, and take on new challenges on the ropes course at Camp Bothin
Please Note: Must have completed CIT or equivalent, and have no fear of heights. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Coaching badge.
Wrangler-In-Training (WIT) II
■ Grade 11 Skylark Ranch ▶ Fee $500 • Sessions 3 & 4A, July 19–24
Are you a full-fledged cowgirl excited to share your horsewomanship with other girls? Our Advanced Wrangler-In-Training course will hone your leadership skills and introduce you to teaching and horse care techniques. Explore the essentials of delivering a riding program, and assist with lessons, theory, and program operations, and you’ll be an expert wrangler in no time.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the GSUSA CIT II pin.
Wrangler-In-Training (WIT) III ■ Grade 12 Skylark Ranch ▶ Fee $0 • Sessions 2, 3A & 3B, July 5–17
Your apprenticeship starts now! Under the supervision of the riding staff, assist with beginning riding lessons and learn more about horseback riding program operations and management. You’ll also help plan and present the advanced horse show, helping your campers show off their new skills and confidence.
Leadership ProgramsBECOME THE LEADER YOU KNEW YOU COULD BE .
Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Whether you want to be a camp counselor, teach girls to ride and care for horses, learn life-saving techniques at the pool, or help girls climb high on a ropes course, GSNorCal has a leadership program for you. Research shows that Girl Scout campers do better than their non-camper peers at leadership, teamwork, confidence, and perseverance, and Girl Scouts who participate in our leadership programs receive even greater benefits. Regardless of your career aspirations, a camp leadership training program will enhance your resume and build skills for the future.
These leadership training opportunities have limited space, so girls must submit an application at the time of registration. For more information regarding the application process, visit camp.gsnorcal.org/leadership and apply by May 1, 2020. Girls will return home between sessions.
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Camp Bothin
Tucked away in the beautiful hills of Marin, Bothin’s cozy, tree-covered canyon offers a wide variety of classic camp activities. Take aim on the archery range, zip-line through the redwoods, perform on the theater stage, let your creativity shine in the Art Barn, and develop engineering skills in the MakerZone. With special events to choose from during every session, girls can spend their summer their way!
3125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Fairfax, CA 94930
Summer Phone Number: 415-453-5047
HOUSING: Overnight housing varies from dorm rooms and open-air cabins to yurts. For photos of housing, visit camp.gsnorcal.org/bothin.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is NOT provided to or from Bothin. Check-in is from 2–4 PM on the first day of each session. Check-out is from 3–4 PM on the last day of each session. Campers are expected to be dropped off and picked up during these times.
OPEN HOUSE & MEET THE STAFF: JUNE 7, 2020, 1–4 PM Bring a picnic lunch, get a tour of camp, meet Bothin’s full staff, and help your girl get acquainted with her new summer home! To schedule a tour before the open house, please email us at
[email protected], or call 800-447-4475, ext. 2091.
UNLEASH YOUR CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND COURAGE .
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GRADES 6–10
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GRADES 9–12
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SESSION 1June 14–26
1AJune 14–19
ImagineExplore
Adventure On Belay
WayfindersCIT I
(Grades 10-12)
Science of Camp
1BJune
21–26Imagine
Off Broadway Survivor Night OwlsOn Belay
SESSION 2June 28–July 1 Imagine Explore Adventure Pioneer
SESSION 3July 2–5 Stars & Stripes Family Camp (see pg 22 for details)
SESSION 4July 5–17
4AJuly 5–10
Imagine
Explore
Adventure
Off Broadway
Survivor Angel Island
Facilitator in Training (Grades
11-12)Bothin
Builder’s Club
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Imagine
Explore
On Belay PioneerAnimal Lovers
SESSION 5July 19–31
5AJuly
19–24Imagine
ExploreAdventure
Wayfinders
Gold Award 101
Off Broadway
Survivor
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26–31Imagine
On Belay Bothin Builders
ClubPioneerScience
of Camp
SESSION 6August 2–7 Imagine
Animal Lovers
Adventure
On Belay
Bothin Builders Club
Night Owls Science of Camp
SESSION 7August 9–14 Imagine Explore Adventure Pioneer
SESSION 8August 14–17 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (see pg 22 for details)
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★ Imagine■■ Grades 1–3 ▶ Fee: $500 • Session 2, June 28–July 1 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1A, June 14–19 • 1B, June 21–26 4A, July 5–10 • 4B, July 12–17 • 5A, July 19–24 5B, July 26–31 • 6, August 2–7 • 7, August 9–14
★ Explore■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $500 • Session 2, June 28–July 1 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1A, June 14–19 • 4A, July 5–10 4B, July 12–17 • 5A, July 19–24 • 7, August 9–14
★ Adventure ■ Grades 6–8
▶ Fee $500 • Session 2, June 28–July 1 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1A, June 14–19 • 4A, July 5–10 5A, July 19–24 • 6, August 2–7 • 7, August 9–14
★ Pioneer■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $500 • Session 2, June 28–July 1 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 4B, July 12–17 • 5B, July 26–31 7, August 9–14
Classic Summer Camp Classic Summer Camp programs are listed by grade level
When you think of summer camp, you think bright sun, splashing in the pool, whispering with new friends in your bunk, and s’mores under the stars. With this program, you’ll get the classic camp experience at your own pace: shoot arrows, climb the ropes course (grades 4 and up), make art, or hike in the woods with girls your age, then circle round the campfire with the whole camp for a picture-perfect summer.
Badge Information: Juniors will earn the Outdoor Art Explorer and Social Butterfly badges. Cadettes will earn the Archery and Eco Trekker badges. Seniors will earn the Outdoor Art Expert and Eco Explorer badges, and Ambassadors will earn the Outdoor Art Master and Eco Advocate badge.
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Animal Lovers ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $720 • Session 4B, July 12–17 • 6, August 2–7
Excited to get hands-on with members of the animal kingdom? Go on an adventure with your new friends and visit local rescue groups to learn about how they help animals in need. It’s an animal lover’s dream!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Animal Habitats badge.
★ Bothin Builder’s Club■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 4A, July 5–10 ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 5B, July 26–31 ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 6, August 2–7
We’re growing at Camp Bothin, and we need the help of the Bothin Builder’s Club! Learn all about the whole process of building a new program center, from the first thought to the finished product. Grab a hard hat, meet with the professionals on site, and see what you can do to pitch in!
Badge Information: Girls will work towards the Think Like an Engineer Journey.
★ Gold Award 101■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 5A, June 19–24
Gold Award Girl Scouts have done amazing things for their local communities, and for the whole world! The most prestigious award in the world for girls, the Gold Award has girls take on seven steps to develop a lasting solution to a challenge they’ve identified on a local, national, or even global scale. This may seem daunting, but we’re here to help! Learn more about the award, the steps necessary to complete it, and so much more during your time at Camp Bothin.
Please Note: Girls will complete the required Gold Award training. Badge Information: Girls will work towards the Mission Sisterhood or other Journey.
Night Owls ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 6, August 2–7 ■■ Grades 6–10 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1B, June 21–26
Enjoy your summer the way you’ve always wanted—by sleeping in! Wake up later to prep for your second to last night, where you stay up all night! Play games you can only play during the night and learn all about the stars and the stories that make them unique.
Badge Information: Juniors will earn the Space Science Investigator badge, Cadettes will earn the Night Owl badge, and Seniors will earn the Sky badge.
Off Broadway ■ Grades 4–5▶ Fee $640 • Session 1B, June 21–26■ Grades 6–8▶ Fee $1000 • Session: 4, July 5–17 ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1000 • Session 5, July 19–31
It’s showtime! From auditions to the final bow, your group will put on a complete musical production. Participate in daily rehearsals, design sets, create costumes, and learn about all aspects of a Broadway show and professional stage work. At the end of your session, present your production to the whole camp! Parents and friends are welcome to attend and join you for a special cast party.
Please Note: Two-week campers attend a local theater production. Badge Information: Juniors will earn the Playing the Past badge, Cadettes will earn the Public Speaker badge, and Seniors will earn the Troupe Performer badge.
On Belay ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 1B, June 21–26 • 5B, July 26–31 ■■ Grade(s) 6–10 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 1A, June 14–19 • 4B, July 12–17 6, August 2–7
Climb on up into this week-long challenge on the Bothin adventure course. Set goals to conquer the adventure course elements, work with your teammates to scale the triple stack, climb the giant cargo net backwards, and fly through the trees on the zipline. At the end of the day, relax with your friends, sharing stories of your achievements!
Badge Information: Juniors will earn the Practice with Purpose badge, Cadettes will earn the Good Sportsmanship badge, and Seniors will earn the Adventurer badge.
Science of Camp ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 1A, June 14–19 • 5B, July 26–31 ■■ Grade(s) 6–10 ▶ Fee $680 • 6, August 2–7
Science isn’t only for school—apply it to camp! Learn how strong the ropes course is and what makes archery so arrow-dynamic by learning about the potential vs kinetic energy as you take aim at the target. Play games of “float or not” as you collaborate with your team to make a structure that can float in the pool with everyone's water bottle on it!
Badge Information: Juniors will work towards the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, Cadettes will earn the Special Agent badge, and Seniors will earn the Game Visionary badge.
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Survivor! ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 5A, July 19–24 ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1B, June 21–26
Survivor is back, with new challenges that will test your outdoor skills! You and your team will work together throughout the week to find clues and hidden idols to earn points. Cash-in points for items to make your night under the stars easier. It’s the ultimate test to see who can survive!
Badge Information: Juniors will earn the Camper badge, and Cadettes will earn the Primitive Camper badge.
★ Survivor! Angel Island■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1150 • Session: 4, July 5–17
Are you ready for the next Survivor challenge at Bothin? Work with your team to learn survival skills, earn points, and solve clues. After you’ve developed your survival skills, take the ferry to Angel Island to spend two nights on the island. You’ll need to work hard to earn the tools you need for a successful trip—are you ready?
Badge Information: Seniors will earn the Adventure Camper badge, and Ambassadors will earn the Survival Camper badge.
★ Wayfinders■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $1200 • Session 5, July 19–31 ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1200 • Session: 1, June 14–26
Sailing can bring you relaxing days on the water or challenging competition. By learning to sail a small boat with a certified instructor, you’ll learn the skills you need to build your confidence and gain the ability to sail well and safely. We’ll travel daily to a local sailing center to develop our skills.
Please Note: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for 5 minutes.
Badge Information: Cadettes will earn the Science of Happiness badge, Seniors will earn the Eco Explorer badge, and Ambassadors will earn the Eco Advocate badge.
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Surrounded by giant California Redwoods, Hidden Falls is a 90 acre gem of a camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Soquel. Hidden Falls features a central meadow for sports and games, a new archery range, an eco-pond to explore, and an amphitheater-style campfire circle with a stage.
726 Olson Rd Soquel, CA 95073
Summer Phone Number: 831-475-5966
HOUSING: Overnight housing consists of tent camping with central cooking shelters. For photos of housing, visit camp.gsnorcal.org/hidden-falls.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is NOT provided to or from Hidden Falls. Check-in is from 1–3 PM on the first day of each session. Check-out is from 1-3 PM on the last day of each session. Campers are expected to be dropped off and picked up during these times.
To schedule a tour, please email us at [email protected] or call 800-447-4475, ext. 2091.
★ Redwood Sisterhood■■■■ Grades 4–12 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1A, August 2–7 1B, August 9–14
The ultimate adventure camping experience awaits you at Camp Hidden Falls. For a whole week you’ll get to sleep in a tent, or lash your own tree bed under the stars. Cook all your own meals over a campfire or camp stove. Take a hike, try orienteering and shooting arrows, go ponding, explore the night sky, even spend some time creek stomping and tree climbing. Go wild and get back to nature at Camp Hidden Falls!
★ Hidden Falls Hikers■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 1A, August 2–7 1B, August 9–14
Com-pass the time with us for this Hidden Falls backpacking program geared towards those with little to no previous experience. We will cover essential skills such as what to pack, Leave No Trace Principles, and so much more! Happy trails!
★ Santa Cruz Mountain Trailblazers■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1000 • Session 1, August 2–14
Have a rocky relationship with nature? Then let’s get packing! During this 2 week adventure at Hidden Falls, you will learn about the ten essentials, Leave No Trace Principles, and how to orient yourself in the wilderness. Happy trails!
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GRADES 9–12
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SESSION 1August 2–14
1AAugust
2–7Redwood Sisterhood
Hidden Falls Hikers Santa Cruz
Mountain Trailblazers1B
August 9–14
Redwood SisterhoodHidden Falls
Hikers
UNPLUG FROM EVERYDAY LIFE WITH ADVENTURE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS .
Camp Hidden Falls
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Skylark Ranch
North of Santa Cruz, nestled between mountains and sea, Skylark Ranch is filled with beauty, tradition, and wonder. From exploring the Pacific Ocean beaches and climbing the trees of the high ropes course to cooking outdoors and sitting around flickering campfires, Skylark Ranch has a wide variety of classic camp activities, making it the perfect outdoor retreat. And with our graduated equestrian program for beginning to advanced riders, girls have plenty of opportunities to saddle up!
3001 Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Pescadero, CA 94060
Summer Phone Number: 650-879-1920
HOUSING: Overnight housing includes open air cabins with beds, hammocks, or tree beds/hand-tied hammocks. For photos of housing, please visit camp.gsnorcal.org/skylark.
TRANSPORTATION: Chartered bus from San Mateo, San Jose, or Santa Cruz. Family Camp does not include transportation.
OPEN HOUSE & MEET THE STAFF: JUNE 13, 2020, 12–3 PM Bring a picnic lunch, get a tour of camp, meet Skylark Ranch’s full staff, and help your girl get acquainted with her new summer home! To schedule a tour before the open house, please email us at [email protected] or call 800-447-4475, ext. 2091.
CONNECT WITH NATURE IN TRUE CALIFORNIA STYLE .
EST. 1953
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GRADES K–1 ■
GRADES 2–3 ■
GRADES 4–5 ■
GRADES 6–8 ■
GRADES 9–12 ■■
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ■■
SESSION 1June 14–19
Mermaids Lagoon Beach Bash Bird is the Word
Dreamcatchers
Gilligan’s Island
Hip Hip BelaySaddle Club
Pacific Edge Hoofbeats
Pony Pals Sneakers & Spurs Giddy Up & Go Climb & Ride Seafari Moonshadows Rockin' Out
SESSION 2June 21–July 3
2AJune 21–26 Pony Pals
Beach Bash Girls on the GoCulinary Chemists
Beach Bash Dreamwork Teamwork
Gilligan's Island
Hoofbeats
Skyline to the Sea Gilligan's Island
CIT I (Grades 10–12)
WIT & CIT III (Grade 12)
Dessert Dilemma Giddy Up & Go Saddle & Paddle Saddle Club
2CJune 21–24 Brownie Bears
2DJune 26–28
Fearless Fawns (see pg 22 for details)
2BJune 28–July 3 Pony Pals
Beach Bash Giddy Up & Go
Dreamcatchers
Beach Bash Saddle Club
HoofbeatsOn Target Open Studio Ponytails
& Hiking Trails Slow Coast
2EJune 30–July 3 Brownie Bears
SESSION 3July 5–17
3AJuly 5–10
Pony Pals Beach Bash Instahike
Junior Adventure
Camp
Oceans Away Surf & Turf My Skylark Vacation Gilligan's
Island
Stars & Sky
Skyline to the
Sea WIT & CIT II (Grades
11–12)
Archers Adventure Giddy Up & Go Sky High Saddle Club Hoofbeats
3BJuly 12–17
Mermaids Lagoon Beach Bash
Giddy Up & GoHip Hip Belay Saddle Club Gilligan's
Island
Pony Pals Sea Stars Saddle & Paddle Vitamin ME Hoofbeats
SESSION 4July 19–31
4AJuly 19–24 Pony Pals
Giddy Up & Go Beach BashCulinary Chemists
Climb & RideGuitars & Gourmet
Saddle Club
Rockin' Out
Sand & Sea Hoofbeats Gilligan's
Island
CIT III (Grade 12)
Sneakers & Spurs Girls on the Go Dreamwork Teamwork
4CJuly 19–24 Brownie Bears
4DJuly 24–26
Fearless Fawns (see pg 22 for details)
4BJuly 26–31 Pony Pals
Beach Bash Open StudioDreamcatchers Beach Bash
Ponytails & Hiking Trails
MoonshadowsDessert Dilemma Giddy Up & Go
4EJuly 28–31 Brownie Bears
SESSION 5August 2–14
5AAugust 2–7
Pony Pals Beach BashSea Stars
Junior Adventure
Camp
Surf & Turf Hip Hip Belay
Trailblazers
Hoofbeats
Sand & SeaCIT I
(Grades 10–12)
Archers Adventure Giddy Up & Go Gilligan's
Island Saddle Club
5BAugust 9–14
Mermaids Lagoon Beach Bash Sky High Saddle
& Paddle Oceans Away
HoofbeatsPony Pals Giddy Up & Go Instahike Saddle Club
Gilligan's Island
FAMILY CAMP SESSION 1August 28–31 Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details) Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details)
FAMILY CAMP SESSION 2September 4–7 Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details) Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details)
GRADES K–1 ■
GRADES 2–3 ■
GRADES 4–5 ■
GRADES 6–8 ■
GRADES 9–12 ■■
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ■■
SESSION 1June 14–19
Mermaids Lagoon Beach Bash Bird is the Word
Dreamcatchers
Gilligan’s Island
Hip Hip BelaySaddle Club
Pacific Edge Hoofbeats
Pony Pals Sneakers & Spurs Giddy Up & Go Climb & Ride Seafari Moonshadows Rockin' Out
SESSION 2June 21–July 3
2AJune 21–26 Pony Pals
Beach Bash Girls on the GoCulinary Chemists
Beach Bash Dreamwork Teamwork
Gilligan's Island
Hoofbeats
Skyline to the Sea Gilligan's Island
CIT I (Grades 10–12)
WIT & CIT III (Grade 12)
Dessert Dilemma Giddy Up & Go Saddle & Paddle Saddle Club
2CJune 21–24 Brownie Bears
2DJune 26–28
Fearless Fawns (see pg 22 for details)
2BJune 28–July 3 Pony Pals
Beach Bash Giddy Up & Go
Dreamcatchers
Beach Bash Saddle Club
HoofbeatsOn Target Open Studio Ponytails
& Hiking Trails Slow Coast
2EJune 30–July 3 Brownie Bears
SESSION 3July 5–17
3AJuly 5–10
Pony Pals Beach Bash Instahike
Junior Adventure
Camp
Oceans Away Surf & Turf My Skylark Vacation Gilligan's
Island
Stars & Sky
Skyline to the
Sea WIT & CIT II (Grades
11–12)
Archers Adventure Giddy Up & Go Sky High Saddle Club Hoofbeats
3BJuly 12–17
Mermaids Lagoon Beach Bash
Giddy Up & GoHip Hip Belay Saddle Club Gilligan's
Island
Pony Pals Sea Stars Saddle & Paddle Vitamin ME Hoofbeats
SESSION 4July 19–31
4AJuly 19–24 Pony Pals
Giddy Up & Go Beach BashCulinary Chemists
Climb & RideGuitars & Gourmet
Saddle Club
Rockin' Out
Sand & Sea Hoofbeats Gilligan's
Island
CIT III (Grade 12)
Sneakers & Spurs Girls on the Go Dreamwork Teamwork
4CJuly 19–24 Brownie Bears
4DJuly 24–26
Fearless Fawns (see pg 22 for details)
4BJuly 26–31 Pony Pals
Beach Bash Open StudioDreamcatchers Beach Bash
Ponytails & Hiking Trails
MoonshadowsDessert Dilemma Giddy Up & Go
4EJuly 28–31 Brownie Bears
SESSION 5August 2–14
5AAugust 2–7
Pony Pals Beach BashSea Stars
Junior Adventure
Camp
Surf & Turf Hip Hip Belay
Trailblazers
Hoofbeats
Sand & SeaCIT I
(Grades 10–12)
Archers Adventure Giddy Up & Go Gilligan's
Island Saddle Club
5BAugust 9–14
Mermaids Lagoon Beach Bash Sky High Saddle
& Paddle Oceans Away
HoofbeatsPony Pals Giddy Up & Go Instahike Saddle Club
Gilligan's Island
FAMILY CAMP SESSION 1August 28–31 Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details) Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details)
FAMILY CAMP SESSION 2September 4–7 Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details) Adventure Family Camp (see pg 22 for details)
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Archers Adventure ■ Grades 2–3 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 3A, July 5–10 • 5A, August 2–7
Show us your best bow and arrow skills! Learn all about the archery course and how to safely and effectively use archery equipment. Slowly improve your aim by first throwing sponges with paint to create an abstract masterpiece, get wet with water as you aim at water balloons, and spend the last day on the archery course taking aim at the targets. No archery experience necessary.
Please Note: No archery experience required. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Brownie Cabin Camper and Outdoor Adventurer badge.
★ Beach Bash■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 2A, June 21–26 2B, June 28–July 3 • 3A, July 5–10 • 3B, July 12–17 4A, July 19–24 • 4B, July 26–31 • 5A, August 2–7 5B, August 9–14 ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2A, June 21–26• 2B, June 28–July 3 4B, July 26–31
Take on the beach with a full-on tropical beach party! Make your own flower garlands and tropical trail mix, and limbo with your new friends. Back at camp, bash together ingredients to make pineapple coconut smoothies, create art with sand, and get soaked with water games galore. Play all day in the Skylark sun!
Badge Information: Juniors will earn the Camper badge, and Cadettes will earn the Archery badge.
Bird is the Word ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1, June 14–19
Skylarks aren’t the only birds at Skylark Ranch! Put basic carpentry skills to use by building birdhouses for our local stellar jays, ravens, and sparrows. Hear an expert in the birding field come and speak. Relax in your cozy tree bed and look up with your binoculars to spot and identify birds during down time, and learn the tale of the Skylark with the campers in your unit (each named after a different bird)!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Animal Habitat and Junior Camper badges.
★ Brownie Bears■ Grades 2–3 ▶ Fee $450 • Session 2C, June 21–24 • 2E, June 30–July 3 4C, July 19–22 • 4E, July 28–31
Explore camp with girls your own age on your own outdoor adventure! Sleep in yurts, learn how to use a bow and arrow, groom a horse, sing songs, and enjoy a meal cooked by you over the campfire. Seal the deal with a s’more and a special Scouts’ Own ceremony to close out a perfect summer.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Brownie Cabin Camper and Outdoor Adventurer badge.
Climb & Ride ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 4A, July 19–24
Enjoy two of your favorite Skylark Ranch activities in this dynamic duo adventure. Learn the basics or practice your riding skills, and ride three times, including at least one trail ride. Then trade your saddle for a harness and hit the ropes when you scale the incline beam to the pipe dream, soar through the trees on the giant swing, or traverse the wobbly multi-vine. Have fun on the trail and in the trees!
Please Note: No previous horse experience required.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Achery badge.
★ Culinary Chemists■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 2A, June 21–26 • 4A, July 19–24
Outdoor cooking, chemistry, and food oh my! Calling all STEMinists! Learn about chemical reactions as you make chocolate and your own bread. Practice knife skills, learn the chemistry of cooking, and enjoy all your recipes!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
★ Dessert Dilemma■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2A, June 21–26 • 4B, July 26–31
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, cookies, chocolate fudge, s’moreos and more! Hit the fire circle daily to cook homemade campfire desserts. What will your favorite be? Pumpkin bread? Fruit cobbler? A s’moreo? What a dilemma! You’ll even get to teach Brownie-aged campers how to make ice cream in a bag from scratch!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
Dreamcatchers ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 2B, June 28–July 3 4B, July 26–31
Catch the best summer adventure when you explore Skylark by day and night. Try lashing and building awesome forts, then have fun with cookouts, bows and arrows, and climbing through the trees on the high ropes course. When the sun sets, go on secret night hikes, have a stargazing extravaganza, and enjoy campfires and sleep-in breakfasts. Weave a dreamcatcher to hang over your hammock and sleep out under a sea of stars. Dream on!
Please Note: Campers will sleep in a hammock every night. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
★ Dreamwork Teamwork■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2A, June 21–26 • 4A, July 19–24
Whether you are a dedicated athlete or just like to play, this program will show you how to have more fun on and off the field. Play team building games, take a trip to a local sports game to watch interactions between athletes, visit with a college-aged student athlete, and plan and host a Thin Mint Sprint for Girls on the Go.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Good Sports badge.
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Gilligans Island ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 5A, August 2–7 5B, August 9–14 ▶ Fee $1100 • Session 2, June 21–July 3 ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 3A, July 5–10 • 3B, July 12–17 ▶ Fee $1100 • Session 2, June 21–July 3 • 4, July 19–31
Imagine: you’re stranded on an island with only your wits and camp friends to depend on. What will you do?! Hand-tie a tree bed to sleep in, cook your own meals, and learn outdoor skills and wilderness techniques, of course! You’ll feel confident in your survival skills on this pretend castaway island!
Please Note: Girls will be sleeping under the stars in tree beds. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Archery badge and/or the Primitive Camper badges.
★ Girls on the Go ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2A, June 21–26 • 4A, July 19–24
Jump into this program to figure out what fitness, food, and fun you need to stay strong for life. Learn how to read food labels, then take a trip to the grocery store and pick out your ingredients to cook a meal back at camp. A health professional will help walk you through how you can keep your body and mind healthy at school and at home. Participate in yoga, a Thin Mint Sprint, and the ever-popular aerobics Jump Jam from New Zealand!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Stay Fit and Camper badges.
Guitars & Gourmet ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 4A, July 19–24
Looking for the perfect ingredients for a delicious and magical summer? Nothing makes for a better camp experience than spending your days cooking gourmet outdoor meals and your nights jamming out to your favorite camp songs around the campfire. From dutch ovens and solar cooking to chord-progressions and strumming patterns, you’ll learn techniques to wow your friends with tasty meals and beautiful music under starry skies.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery badge.
Hip Hip Belay ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 3B, July 12–17 5A, August 2–7
Soar through the redwoods on the giant swing, traverse the wobbly multi-vine, and take flight on the flying squirrel. Clip in and out as your cross over the creek on the static course. Tree Climb in beautiful Fern Grove, and hit a local climbing gym to do some top rope climbing, building trust in your fellow climbers and in your own strength.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery badge.
★ Instahike■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 3A, July 5–10 • 5B, August 9–14
The world of art is waiting for you! Blend different types of art with your own creativity and imagination with nature as your inspiration. Strap on your hiking boots to create a Galaxy shirt, and use a camera to play with light and take macro and micro shots of the outdoors. In addition to daily art time, you will get to explore all that Skylark offers with your new friends.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Outdoor Art Explorer and Camper badges.
★ Junior Adventure Camp■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $1100 • Session 3, July 5–17 • 5, August 2–14
What will you do if Skylark Ranch is all yours? Climb a tree, pick berries at Swanton’s Farm, take a hike to the beach, ride a horse, and more! You’ll get to choose your own camp adventure with your new friends. Want to make a sunset soda? Build a birdhouse? Relax in hammocks? Play flashlight tag? The choice is yours!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Outdoor Art Explorer and Camper badges.
Mermaids Lagoon ■ Grades 2–3 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 3B, July 12–17 5B, August 9–14
Spend a long summer day at Skylark’s very own beach lagoon. Build sand castles for mermaids near the shimmering waves, explore the tide pools where sea creatures spend their days, or visit Fern Grove to build a fairy house, get creative with arts and crafts, play meadow games, and more.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Brownie Cabin Camper and Outdoor Adventurer badge.
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Moonshadows ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 4B, July 26–31
Spend some time with your girlfriends this summer! Enjoy your favorite camp activities by day, and discover Skylark Ranch by night. Share night-time chats while sitting around the campfire and under the stars, and sleep in late if you choose. Stay overnight in the local beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, enjoy a sunset sea-kayaking tour, and end your day under the moonlight surrounded by new friends.
My Skylark Vacation■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 3A, July 5–10
This quick summer getaway will immerse you in the magic of Skylark Ranch. Create a unique work of art, hang out at the beach, cook goodies over a campfire, try your hand at bow and arrows, or experience the thrill of the high ropes course. It’s four days of fun in the sun just waiting for you!
Oceans Away ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $1020 • Session 3A, July 5–10 • 5B, August 9–14
What could you see, when you sail out to sea? Spend a day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and get a fish’s-eye-view on an underwater adventure as you surface scuba dive in the Great Tide Pool! After an overnight in Monterey, explore the ocean on a boating excursion as you look for whales and other marine creatures. Then venture out into the coastal waters for a day of sea kayaking.
Please Note: In accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's policies, girls must be 13 or older to scuba dive. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery badge.
★ On Target■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2B, June 28–July 3
Become a bow and arrow legend! Learn to enhance your archery skills. Make your own arrows, targets, and arm guards. Play creative shooting games, and aim for the bullseye on targets hidden in the trees! Daily archery challenges await!
Please Note: Prior archery experience highly recommended. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
★ Open Studio■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2B, June 28–July 3 • 4B, July 26–31
Put on your innovator hat as you explore the world of fine arts. Take a trip to an artist’s studio and have all your questions answered. See what your imagination can do as you play with landscape drawings, photographs, and perspective. Finish it off with an art show for your fellow campers!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Drawing and Camper badges, and Steps 2 and 4 of the Digital Photographer badge.
Pacific Edge ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $910 • Session 1, June 14–19
Leave the shoreline for an amazing adventure at sea. Hang ten for a day-long surfing lesson. Visit the surfing museum in Santa Cruz, and check out the famous Steamers Lane. See marine mammals up close when you paddle through the harbor in your kayak, then take your adventure to the next level by learning to balance yourself on a stand-up paddle board in the ocean!
Please Note: Must be able to swim in deep water.
★ Ponytails & Hiking Trails ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $720 • Session 2B, June 28–July 3 • 4B, July 26–31
Explore the woods with your trusty horse at your side on an exciting trail ride! Learn in-depth information about horse colors and grooming techniques, and glam up the horses with braids and bows. Then explore camp on foot on the Shoe and Ridge Trails.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery badge.
★ Rockin’ Out■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $850 • Session 1, June 14–19• 4A, July 19–24
Your feet will hardly touch the ground on this unique sky-high adventure! Listen to tips from an experienced climber, then head to Castle Rock State Park to boulder and climb. Zip through a coastal forest, walk on air across sky bridges on a thrilling canopy tour, and challenge yourself on an aerial adventure course with self-guided trails through the trees. Back at camp, scale the elements of the high ropes course and learn climbing knots. Are you ready to accept this challenge?
Saddle & Paddle ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 2A, June 21–26 • 3B, July 12–17 5B, August 9–14
The best of both worlds! Hop into the saddle and participate in a lesson each on arena riding and trail riding. Learn the basics or practice your previously established riding skills. Demonstrate balance on your horse, then take that skill to kayaking as you spend a day paddling through the water off the Santa Cruz Coast.
Sand & Sea
■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1300 • Session 4, July 19–31 • 5, August 2–14
Cruise your kayak along the shores of Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row in Monterey. Spend the day exploring the trails and sights of Big Sur. Check out breathtaking coastal beaches before you travel on to see the glamorous Hearst Castle. Visit Morro Bay for a glass-bottom boat cruise, then try to hang ten with a surfing lesson. Round out your road trip with an overnight by the beach, listening to the waves and telling stories with your new friends under the stars.
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Sea Stars ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 3B, July 12–17 • 5A, August 2–7
Explore all that Skylark Ranch has to offer! Discover sea critters in the tide pools while hanging out with new friends on the beach. Make a sand candle inspired by your oceanside experience, and spend the afternoon shooting arrows and swinging on the low and high ropes courses. From skits around the campfire to a sleep-out under a blanket of stars, summer adventure awaits!
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
Seafari ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $840 • Session 1, June 14–19
Hit the high seas for a scientific expedition of your own! Your Seafari begins by visiting the elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Beach. Then head to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and check out the dolphins, otters, and other marine mammals before exploring the expansive tide pools at Natural Bridges State Beach. Your adventure continues when you hop aboard a catamaran and sail through a kelp forest, where you may catch a glimpse of sea lions, seals, and sea otters.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
Sky High ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 3A, July 5–10 • 5B, August 9–14
It’s the best summer adventure ever! Start the fun when you and your campmates master daily obstacles on the low or high ropes course. Hoist your friends into the air on the Leap of Faith and climb to the sky on the Giant’s Ladder. Then get up to the sky with guided tree climbing! Tackle the challenge of the elements as you and your teammates work together to master daily obstacles while climbing through the towering redwoods.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Camper badge.
Skyline to the Sea
■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $940 • Session 2, June 21–July 3 • 3, July 5–17
Calling all backpackers! Spend a few days at camp learning how to pack efficiently for backpacking, use a compass, and plan a menu. Then hit the local Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail in Big Basin State Park for a 25 mile trek over the course of 7 days. Starting at Waddell Beach and heading towards the redwood forest, you will learn more about yourself as you connect with the outdoors. Come back to camp with enough time to play on the ropes course, try archery, and dabble in stargazing!
Slow Coast ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 2B, June 28–July 3
Explore the slow coast area of Northern California! Cruise Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz with your friends. Pick strawberries at Swanton Berry Farms, picnic at Gray Whale Cove Beach, and hike at Butano State Park. Spend your nights back at camp climbing up to catch sunset at Inspiration Point, and navigate the archery course with glow in the dark fun. Embrace the warmth and coziness camp offers surrounded by new friends.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery badge.
★ Sneakers & Spurs ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $720 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 4A, July 19–24
Head to horse country to go horseback riding twice, then swap your spurs for sneakers with a jog through the majestic redwoods of Fern Grove. Learn how to pack a backpack for a day-long hiking trip, and put your skills to the test on the Ridge Trail, where you’ll see beautiful ocean views.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Junior Horse Riding and Junior Camper badge.
Stars & Sky ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1300 • Session 3, July 5–17
Cruise the PCH to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve to explore the tide pools and their fascinating residents, and view the epic waves of Mavericks. Stay overnight in a lighthouse, then visit Golden Gate Park and the California Academy of Sciences for a stellar planetarium show. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and take in the San Francisco skyline before you travel to Sonoma for a zipline adventure through the trees. Finish your adventure at Tomales Bay for an evening bioluminescent kayak tour!
★ Surf & Turf ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 3A, July 5–10 • 5A, August 2–7
Grab a board and ride the waves on the Santa Cruz coast with an experienced surfing teacher. Then giddy up back to camp for horse riding lessons. You and your horse lover friends are sure to have a great time!
Please Note: Must be able to swim in deep water. Girls will ride two times. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery badge.
★ Trailblazers■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 5, August 2–14
Have you always wanted to backpack? Then this program is for you! Learn all about the correct gear, menu planning for the trail, and what to wear. Then put it all together for 1–2 nights out on the trail. Sleep over in Fern Grove, head to Butano State Park, and teach Junior Girl Scouts what you learned too.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Cadette Archery and Trailblazer badges.
★ Vitamin ME■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 3B, July 12–17
Who knew an outdoor spa could be a DIY adventure? With your new camp friends, pamper yourself with natural spastyle treatments from cucumber masks, fruity foot soaks, and homemade bath salts to aromatherapy candles. Make your own healthy snacks, lounge in a hammock, design your own accessories in art, learn calming yoga poses, and participate in guided meditation. It’s time for you to enjoy some “Vitamin ME.”
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Archery badge.
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★ Pony Pals■ Grades 2–3 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 2A, June 21–26 2B, June 28–July 3 • 3A, July 5–10 • 3B, July 12–17 4A, July 19–24 • 4B, July 26–31 • 5A, August 2–7 5B, August 9–14
★ Giddy Up & Go■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 2A, June 21–26 2B, June 28–July 3 • 3A, July 5–10 • 3B, July 12–17 4A, July 19–24 • 4B, July 26–31 • 5A, August 2–7 5B, August 9–14
★ Saddle Club■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 2A, June 21–26 2B, June 28–July 3 • 3A, July 5–10 • 3B, July 12–17 5A, August 2–7 • 5B, August 9–14 ▶ Fee $1450 • Session 4, July 19–31
★ Hoofbeats ■■ Grades 9–12
▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 2A, June 21–26 2B, June 28–July 3 • 3A, July 5–10 • 3B, July 12–17 5A, August 2–7 • 5B, August 9–14 ▶ Fee $1450 • Session 4, July 19–31
It's time for a week of horseback riding fun at camp! Whether you’ve never ridden before or you want to refine your advanced riding skills, enjoy at least one hour of riding lessons and a second hour of theory each day. Discover the tools needed to groom a horse, or learn what it takes to prepare a horse for competition. Practice your steering for the first time, or refine it through a barrel pattern or jump course! To ensure all girls in this program are assigned riding lessons according to their prior knowledge, girls will be assessed upon their arrival at camp. During all other activities and in overnight housing, girls will be grouped together by grade even if in separate riding classes.
Badge Information: Brownies will earn the Cabin Camper and Outdoor Adventurer badge. Juniors will earn the Horse Riding and Camper badges. Cadettes will earn the Archery badge.
Skylark Ranch Horseback riding Programs Horseback riding programs are listed by grade level
Camp Sugar Pine
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Camp Sugar Pine
Hidden away in the enchanting forests of Calaveras County’s Sierra foothills, Sugar Pine has been a magical getaway to generations of campers for over 75 years. From the camp's sparkling swimming pool and monumental adventure tower to the property's neighboring alpine lakes and Mercer Caverns, Sugar Pine is the hub for high adventure activities.
HOUSING: Overnight housing varies from tent cabins to covered wagons with mattresses. For photos on housing, please visit camp.gsnorcal.org/sugar-pine.
TRANSPORTATION: A chartered bus from Alameda or Pleasanton will be provided for all sessions. A Red Bluff bus stop will be available for sessions 2, 4, and 6 only.
OPEN HOUSE & MEET THE STAFF: JUNE 7, 2020, 12–3 PM Bring a picnic lunch, get a tour of camp, meet Sugar Pine’s full staff, and help your girl get acquainted with her new summer home! To schedule a tour before the open house, please email us at [email protected] or call 800-447-4475, ext. 2091.
EMBRACE HIGH ADVENTURE AND TIME-HONORED CAMP TRADITIONS .
52 Sugar Pine Rd. Arnold, CA 95223
Summer Phone Number: 209-795-1253
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GRADES 2–3 ■
GRADES 4–5 ■
GRADES 6–8 ■
GRADES 9–12 ■■
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ■■
SESSION 1June 14–19
Pine Pixies Mountain Do
Sierra Splashdown Alpine Adventure
Backroads Bound North
Chill Out Lifeguarding
SESSION 2June 21–26
Snap, Fizz, Pop
Gold Rush Girls Lake HoppersSpa-rageous
Secret Agent Extreme Cuisine
TROOP CAMP SESSION 1June 26–30 Troop Camp (see pg 22 for details)
SESSION 3July 5–10
Pine Pixies
Gold Rush GirlsSierra Splashdown
Alpine Adventure
CIT I (Grades 10–12)
Painted Pines Tails & Trails
SESSION 4July 12–17
Snap, Fizz, Pop
Night OwlsLake Hoppers
Spa-rageous
Backroads BoundSouth
LifeguardingMountain Do
SESSION 5July 19–24
Pine Pixies
Secret Agent Spa-rageousiPaddle
CIT II (Grades
11–12)
Painted Pines Chill Out
SESSION 6July 26–31
Gold Rush Girls Extreme Cuisine Trails & Tails
Night Owls Nature Girl iPaddle
TROOP CAMP SESSION 2July 31–August 4 Troop Camp (see pg 22 for details)
TROOP CAMP SESSION 3August 7–11 Troop Camp (see pg 22 for details)
Alpine Adventure ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 3, July 5–10Let your alpine quest begin! Defy gravity on the multi-vine traverse or the horizontal ladder, climb the centipede, and soar on the zipline when you spend extra time on our high ropes adventure tower. Head out on a special lake trip, then fly across a canyon on a dual 1,500-foot zip line at Moaning Caverns.Please Note: Campers must weigh between 70 and 250lbs.
Backroads Bound (BRB) North
■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1180 • Session 1 & 2, June 14–26Start your journey at beautiful Ebbett’s Pass, and connect with an epic trail for a scenic day hike. Relax overnight at Grover Hot Springs before hitting the road to Lake Tahoe for a day at the beach and a boating excursion. The adventure continues as you take to the treetop adventure park at Granlibakken for an amazing ropes course experience. Then raft your way back towards Sugar Pine on a half-day white-water rafting trip.
Backroads Bound (BRB) South
■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $1180 • Session 4 & 5, July 12–24 Nothing starts a road trip like flying through the forest on a canopy zip line tour! See the Sierra National Forest from the treetops, then explore the grand valley of Yosemite National Park, and hit the shores of an alpine lake for some beach and boating fun. End your trip with an exciting rafting adventure as you and your friends navigate the rapids!
Chill Out■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 5, July 19–24
Stretch, relax, and breath in that fresh air with daily yoga sessions in the forest! Each session will feature music, acrobatics, dance, partner yoga, and hula hoop skills. Make a movie, experience the mountain spa retreat center, and leave camp with some cool new yoga moves to show your friends.
Extreme Cuisine! ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2, June 21–26 • 6, July 26–31 This is outdoor cooking . . . adventure style! With your team of extreme chefs, take on this ultimate cooking challenge. Create campfire gourmet appetizers, entrees, or desserts from a basket of mystery ingredients. Using different types of cooking methods and lots of imagination, you’ll prepare delicious dishes every day. It’s an extreme cuisine supreme!
Gold Rush Girlz ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 2, June 21–26 • 3, July 5–10 6, July 26–31Step into the boots of the original 49ers who came to California seeking gold! Tour the mysterious Mercer Caverns, then mine for gems in a sluice. Go back in time at Columbia State Park, a living restored gold rush town, where you’ll learn to pan for gold like in the good ol’ Wild West. Back at Sugar Pine’s Art Barn, create a beautiful piece of jewelry with the treasure you found—a glittering memento of your time in Gold Country.
iPaddle ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $740 • Session 5, July 19–24 • 6, July 26–31Grab a paddle for some lake and river fun! Enjoy kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding on the beautiful waters of local Lake Alpine. Camp out on the shores of the American or Stanislaus Rivers before taking on Class 3–4 rapids on a half-day white-water-rafting trip. Paddle on!Please Note: Must be able to swim face down in deep water.
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Lake Hoppers ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 2, June 21–26 • 4, July 12–17 Water, water everywhere… and it’s all here for you! Visit White Pines lake for for swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and relaxing in the sun. Then hike over to beautiful Lake Alpine for a night of soft waves and stars. Add in lazy days floating and swimming in the pool at camp, pool parties, hanging out with new friends, and much more, and you’ll make a splash at Sugar Pine this summer!
★ Lifeguarding■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 4, July 12–17Through videos, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn teamwork and rescue and surveillance skills, and receive training in First Aid/CPR/AED. Successful completion results in a two-year certification in lifeguarding.
Please Note: To complete certification, girls must be 15 years old, be able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes, and pass written and skills test. Badge Information: Girls will earn their lifeguard certification, and their First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Mountain Do ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $750 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 4, July 12–17All the fun of Sugar Pine is twice as fun in this program! Enjoy two trips to the adventure tower and two turns at shooting arrows. Have extra time with outdoor cooking, swimming in the pool, and getting creative at the Art Barn. Take a special trip to Big Trees State Park to walk under giant trees and dance on the big stump. It’s everything you like to do and more!
Nature Girl ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 6, July 26–31Explore the wild side of Sugar Pine as you learn essential wilderness techniques and outdoor survival skills. Use the resources around you to build shelter, construct forts, and tie chairs. Learn to make tools, track animals, cook outdoors, and tell time from the sun. With camp friends by your side, you’ll get back to nature with ease.
★ Night Owls■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 4, July 12–17 • 6, July 26–31Night owls, unite! Join your other stealthy friends as you stay up with the moon, unseen by all. Practice glow-in-the-dark arrow shooting, make your own throwing stars, and learn to sneak your way around the forest using stars as your guide. Plus, enjoy sleep-in breakfasts made over the campfire.
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Space Science Investigator badge.
★ Painted Pines■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 3, July 5–10 • 5, July 19–24Take your art skills to the next level when you get creative in the magical Sugar Pine forest. Paint, sketch, craft, and make one of a kind mixed-media pieces to display in the camp art gallery for all to see. Spend extra time at the creek to get inspired by the unique ecosystem, and enjoy a sleep-in breakfast made over the campfire.
Pine Pixies ■ Grades 2–3 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 3, July 5–10 5, July 19–24 In the woods of Sugar Pine, all your outdoor dreams will come true. Go creek stompin’ and pan for gold, dabble in art, and try archery. Have a cookout, make flower crowns for your fairy songfest, then circle up around the campfire under starry skies with new friends. The magic of Sugar Pine is waiting for you!
Secret Agent ■ Grades 4–5 ▶ Fee $640 • Session 2, June 21–26 • 5, July 19–24Your mission, should you choose to accept it . . . be Secret Agent: Sugar Pine! Complete riddle relays, break codes, and master the art of disguise. Put your spy skills to the test as you maneuver a “laser” maze, build clever gadgets, and take to the skies on the adventure tower. Use top secret ingredients in a special cookout around the campfire and create one of a kind works of art with your fingerprints. Are you ready to crack the case?
Sierra Splashdown ■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 1, June 14–19 • 3, July 5–10If your favorite part of summer is jumping into a sparkling pool, this is the camp for you. Join the polar bear swim club (first ones in the pool in the morning), make rafts for your stuffed animal friend, and go creek stomping. Get your fill of splashing on two day-trips to nearby alpine lakes for swimming, boating, and stand-up paddle boarding. And if you still haven’t had enough, party at the pool with all your new water-loving friends!
★ Snap, Fizz, Pop■ Grades 2–3 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 2, June 21–26 • 4, July 12–17Get ready for some messy fun! Make raisins dance, create your own version of glitter silly putty, make soda explode, and so much more! At the end of the week you will send your custom-made rocket into the sky using different “fuel” types. Which will fly the furthest?
Badge Information: Girls will earn the Home Scientist badge.
★ Spa-rageous■ Grades 6–8 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 5, July 19–24 ■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 2, June 21–26 • 4, July 12–17Pamper yourself in the pines! Marvel at the breathtaking mountain peaks on your trip over gorgeous Ebbett’s Pass as you head to Grover Hot Springs State Park. Have an overnight in this beautiful Alpine meadow and pine forest area and relax in the park’s warm natural spring-fed pool. Back at camp, create designer flip-flops, make your own aromatherapy candles, and spoil yourself with natural facial masks, foot soaks, and smoothies.
★ Trails and Tails■■ Grades 9–12 ▶ Fee $680 • Session 3, July 5–10 • 6, July 26–31Calling hiking enthusiasts and animal lovers alike! Spend hours exploring the local Stanislaus National Forest and beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills by hiking the Arnold Rim trail. Back at camp, work on a service project for Sugar Pine’s animals. Make bat shelters, a habitat for the yellow legged toad, and get creative by helping another animal thrive in our forest.
Adventure Family Camp■■■■■■ Grades 1–12
Skylark Ranch▶ Fee $225/participant • Family Camp Session 1, August 28–31 • 2, September 4–7
Come to our beautiful coastal hideaway and enjoy a weekend of great family fun! Scale redwoods on the high ropes course, or level up your family teamwork with challenges on the low ropes course. Enjoy arts, archery, and special all-camp events like hikes with spectacular views, or venture out on your own to explore the beauty of the coastal beaches. And at the end of the day, relax around the campfire surrounded by friends and family.
Please Note: Children 5 and under are free.
★ Fearless Fawns■ Grades K–1 Skylark Ranch ▶ Fee $175/participant • Session 2D, June 26–28 • 4D, July 24–26 Daisy Girl Scouts can go on an adventure with their favorite female adult role model by their side for a comfortable and safe first-time overnight camp experience. Design a nature journal, hike to Fern Grove to meet Skylark’s very own fairies, participate in a knot-tying contest, learn how to protect nature while camping, and more!
Please Note: Any woman age 18+ is welcome to join their Daisy. Badge Information: Girls will earn the Daisy Buddy Camper and Eco Learner badges.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun■■■■■■ Grades 1–12 Camp Bothin▶ Fee $225/participant • Session 8, August 14–17
Bring your mom, sister, aunt, or other special female adult to Bothin for an amazing weekend retreat! Enjoy activities led by camp staff and spend quality time together. Try swimming, dancing, art, campfires, hiking, archery, the high ropes adventure course, exciting themed events, and more. End your weekend with the special Wishing Tree Ceremony—a camp tradition you won’t want to miss!
Please Note: Adults must be at least 18 years old, a registered Girl Scout member, and have a current background check completed with GSNorCal. One adult may accompany up to two girls.
★ Stars & Stripes Family Camp ■■■■■■ Grades 1–12 Camp Bothin▶ Fee $225/participant • Session 3, July 2–5 Bring your whole family to celebrate the Fourth of July with us at Bothin and show them why Girl Scout Camp is THE BEST! Spend the weekend perfecting your aim with bows and arrows, swimming in the pool, challenging yourself at the ropes course, hiking through the redwoods, and tie-dyeing a t-shirt. Of course, no weekend at camp would be complete without a campfire full of songs, skits, and s’mores—so get your performance ready! Each family will be able to choose their own adventure.
Please Note: Adults must be at least 18 years old, a registered Girl Scout member, and have a current background check completed with GSNorCal. Sleeping accomodations will be assigned based on gender when not assigned by family.
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Take your troop on an adventure they’ll remember forever! Our troop camp sessions are an easy way for girls and volunteers to experience the great outdoors together. Our camp staff lead the activities, provide outdoor knowledge, and coordinate meals—troop volunteers attend to participate alongside the troop and provide supervision. No training or experience is needed. Best of all, our camps are safe, hands-on, and inspiring; our locations will introduce your troop to our region’s landscape and our council’s properties for future adventures.
Gather the whole family for an affordable weekend getaway they'll never forget! Bows and arrows, ropes courses, crafts—there's tons of activities that families can enjoy together at camp. Book your next family vacation with GSNorCal!
NOTE: To participate in high ropes and climbing activities, children must be entering 4th grade or higher in the fall.
Family Camp
Troop Camp Troop Camp■■■■■ Grades 2–12
Camp Sugar Pine▶ Fee $225/participant Troop Camp Session 1, June 26–30 2, July 31–August 4 • 3, August 7–11
Start your troop year off with an amazing outdoor getaway to Camp Sugar Pine. Let our camp staff lead your group in age-specific camp activities, including the ropes course, bows and arrows, arts and crafts, knot-tying and fort building, outdoor cooking, swimming, hikes through the majestic Sugar Pine Trees, and songs around the campfire under starry skies. We’ll provide the program and meals, troop leaders provide the supervision and transportation. The outdoors is calling and you must go!
Troop & Family CampsFRIENDS, FAMILY, AND ADVENTURE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Volunteer-RunCamps
QUALITY CAMP EXPERIENCES LED BY PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS
Camp Butano CreekPescadero campbutanocreek.orgWith the sparkling Pacific ocean just minutes away from our site, Camp Butano Creek summer resident camp offers exciting and unique marine activities including visits to the beach, tide pooling, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing lessons, and backpacking on the Skyline to the Sea Trail. While living in the redwood forest, all campers enjoy shooting arrows, cookouts, campfires, arts and crafts, games, singing, hiking and science and nature. Campers entering 11th or 12th grade may enroll in our Counselor-In-Training program.
Session 1: June 27–July 4, 2020
Session 2: July 11–20, 2020
Session 3: July 25–August 1, 2020
Camp Tall TreesHumboldt redwoodgirlscouts.org/campLocated in the stunning redwood forest of National Redwood State Park, Camp Tall Trees offers programs for campers of all ages. With an emphasis on teambuilding and outdoor activities, Camp Tall Trees hosts a traditional camp experiences for first time and longtime campers, all in the shade of the coastal redwoods.
Greek Camp: August 2–8, 2020
Legacy Rock IP: August 8–9, 2020
Forest Friends: August 11–13, 2020
Explorer: August 14–18, 2020
Two Sentinels Kirkwood twosentinels.orgNestled among the pine trees, granite slopes, and clear waters of the Sierra Nevada, Camp Two Sentinels is a welcome relief from the hectic bustle of suburban life. At 8,000 feet above sea level, the sun warms the skin, the mountain lakes cool the body, and the rocky trails stretch your muscles. Two Sentinels Girl Scout camp is a rustic, High Sierra camp providing girls with outdoor and backpacking skills, independence, leadership, and fun since 1936. We are accredited by the American Camp Association.
Session 1: July 12–19, 2020
Session 2: July 22–29, 2020
Session 3: August 1–8, 2020
Kamp KonoctiMarin kampkonocti.orgKamp Konocti is a traditional camp experience located in Marin County. Please check out the website for more information on the 2020 season!
With both day camp and overnight camp options, our volunteer-run camps offer girls enriching summer programs and
quality camp experiences to rival our council-run camps. Overnight camps take place on GSNorCal properties, but many of
the day camps are located at local community sites and parks across Northern California. Each volunteer-run camp has its
own registration process, so for more information visit camp.gsnorcal.org/volunteercamps, email [email protected], or call 800-447-4475, ext. 2091.
Hey Adults!
Want to camp with your girl? Join the team of experienced volunteers who plan and manage every
aspect of camp, and you can be a part of her summer adventure. After all, it’s folks like you that make these camps possible!
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You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to enjoy Girl Scout camp! Our camps are open to every girl, no matter her race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability.
Register starting January 21 at camp.gsnorcal.org!
Financial AidAny girl who is a registered Girl Scout living in one of the nineteen GSNorCal counties is eligible to receive financial aid! Use the form on page 26 of this guide, or download the form at camp.gsnorcal.org. The deadline to apply for financial aid is June 1, 2020. Visit camp.gsnorcal.org/financial-aid to learn more.
How to RegisterYou’ll need your credit card and at least a $150 deposit for each girl-only session and/or a $50 deposit/person for family camp programs. You can also register by mail, fax, or in person. Use the form on page 25 of this guide, or download the form at camp.gsnorcal.org. Send your forms and deposit to:
Girl Scouts of Northern California 1310 South Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Attn: Camp Registration FAX: 408-287-8662
Important: For your security, do not include your credit card number when faxing a registration form. We will contact you by telephone to request your credit card information.
Frequently Asked Questions Does my girl need to have a health exam?
Yes! All campers must have a physical within 12 months of their camp session. You’ll receive more information on how to fill this requirement after registration. Visit camp.gsnorcal.org/prepare to learn more.
Can you accommodate my girl’s needs?
We absolutely encourage you to call and discuss how we can best support your girl at camp! For more information on medical needs, accessibility, dietary needs, or other concerns, please visit camp.gsnorcal.org/common-concerns or contact our office!
Can my girl attend camp with a friend? Definitely! To register two campers for the same program, list them as “Camper Buddies” on each other’s registration forms. For paper or fax registrations, submit them together or mail them in the same envelope. Placement with a buddy is not guaranteed. A maximum of two names together will be accepted.
Can my girl use Product Program reward cards to pay for camp?
Girls can also use their Fall Product and Cookie Program reward cards to pay for camp, and girls who sell 3,000 packages of cookies can earn a free camp session at any of our council-run camps.
If you are not able to afford the camp deposit before your camper completes her 2020 product sales, please contact Member Services at [email protected]. We want to make sure that your hard-working camper’s spot is reserved, and she is able to use her reward cards towards the camp of her choice!
For additional information regarding waitlists, deposits, financial aid, confirmation of registration, payment of fees, cancellations, our refund policy, food allergies, accessibility, or any additional questions, please visit camp.gsnorcal.org, or contact our Member Services department (Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM):
Phone: 408-287-4170, ext. 2091 or 800-447-4475, ext. 2091
Email: [email protected]
How to RegisterFOR COUNCIL-RUN CAMPS
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REGISTRATION #1*1ST CAMP CHOICE ________________________________________Session ______Program _____________________________________
2ND CAMP CHOICE _______________________________________Session ______Program _____________________________________
3RD CAMP CHOICE _______________________________________Session ______Program _____________________________________
REGISTRATION #21ST CAMP CHOICE ________________________________________Session ______Program _____________________________________
2ND CAMP CHOICE _______________________________________Session ______Program _____________________________________
3RD CAMP CHOICE _______________________________________Session ______Program _____________________________________
T-SHIRT SIZE* ___________________________________
PAYMENT* Total Camp Fees
Non-Girl Scout Fee (one-time)
Out-of-Council Fee
Financial Aid Requested
Total Deposit Enclosed
PAYMENT METHOD*Amount Enclosed $ ___________________________________
A minimum $150 deposit is required for each session
�Cash �Check/MO �VISA �MC �AMEX �DISC
�Rewards Card Number
�Charge the deposit only to my credit card.
�Charge the entire amount due when accepted into a program.
Camp Champion donation amount _________ (details on page 33)
Account No. ______________________Exp. Date ___________
(Do not include your credit card number if faxing this form.)
I understand that any deposit paid is non-refundable and that the balance is non-refundable within four weeks of the confirmed camp session.
Signature of Cardholder _____________________________
Print Cardholder’s Name _____________________________
CAMPER’S NAME*Address ___________________________________________
City _____________________ State _____ Zip __________
Phone ______________________School ________________
Birth date __________ Age _____School Grade in Fall _____
Registered Girl Scout? �Yes �No SU# __ Troop # ______
Camper Buddy _____________________________________(Being placed with a buddy is not guaranteed—both forms must come into the office together for the best chance of being placed with a buddy. List one name only. Both buddies must sign up for the same program and session.)
REGISTRATION 1
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REGISTRATION 2
$ _______
$ _______
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TOTAL
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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE* ____________________________________________________________ DATE ________________________
Where did you hear about our camps? _______________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN #1 NAME* ________________________
Phone (home) _______________ (work) ________________
Email ____________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN #2 NAME ________________________
Phone (home) _______________ (work) ________________
Email ____________________________________________
Parent’s Cell Phone ___________________________________
Emergency Contact Name _____________________________
Emergency Contact Phone ____________________________
Relationship to Camper _______________________________
Parent’s Contact Info (if different during camp) _______________
As legal guardian of this child, I give permission for her to attend camp and participate in all activities unless stated, for her to be transported out of camp during the camp session for programs and other purposes, and for emergency treatment to be given to her in case of injury or illness. I agree to cooperate with all regulations and procedures. I understand that the $150 deposit for girl-only sessions or the $50 deposit/person for family camp is not refundable. I understand my daughter must have a current physical completed by Licensed Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of a Licensed Physician within 12 months of the start of her camp session. I understand that if my daughter is not a registered Girl Scout there is an additional $40 fee. I understand that by participating in any camp my daughter will become a member of the Girl Scouts for the coming member year.
CHECK ONE:*
Images of my daughter may � may not � be used in Girl Scout Public Relations.
Exceptions to participation: ___________________________
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*REQUIRED FIELDS
2020 Camp Registration Form
TRANSPORTATIONPlease choose a preferred pick-up and drop-off location. (Note: this may change depending on the camp in which your registration is confirmed.)
Skylark Ranch: �San Jose �Santa Cruz �San Mateo Sugar Pine: �Alameda �Pleasanton �Red Bluff
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GIRL’S NAME* _________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
City _____________________ County ______________________
State ______ Zip ______________
Birthday ______________________School Grade in Fall _______
School Name __________________________________________
Is she a registered Girl Scout? �Yes �No
If yes, troop # _______ or �Juliette (individually registered Girl Scout)
Is she a foster child? �Yes �No
PARENT/GUARDIAN #1 NAME _____________________________
Phone ___________________ Email _______________________
Source of Income* _____________________________________
If not applicable, please explain _______________________________
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PARENT/GUARDIAN #2 NAME ____________________________
Source of Income* _____________________________________
If not applicable, please explain _______________________________
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Girl lives with:
�Guardian #1 �Guardian #2 �Both parents �Other guardian
If other, please specify __________________________________
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.*Number of children living at home ________ Ages _______________
Number of adults dependent on family income _________________
Gross monthly income __________________
Annual household income level:
I AM APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR:*Camp Name ________________________________________
Camp Session Program Name __________________________
Start Date ______________ End Date ____________________
Did she register online? �Yes �No Registration # _________
Will you require assistance with camp equipment? �Yes �No
(If yes, a member of our team will confirm requirements when your application is approved.)
Camp/Program/Event Fee (Do not add other fees.)
Amount parent/guardian can pay
Amount girl can pay (including Fall/Cookie Rewards)
Amount from other sources
Amount requested*
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
PLEASE INDICATE ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES RELATED TO THIS FINANCIAL AID REQUEST (additional pages may be attached)
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GIRL SCOUTS OFFICE USE ONLYDate Received _________________________________________Date Approved _________________________________________Amount Approved ______________________________________Approval Signature _____________________________________
FUNDING RELEASE AND SIGNATURE
I certify that all of the information on this application and the supporting documents are true and complete. Camp Release: The Guardsmen Campership Program provides funding for a portion of our GSNorCal camperships. In consideration of this campership application for sponsorship by The Guardsmen, I agree to the following conditions: (1) to allow my child to attend camp; (2) to contribute the amount of money specified for my child to attend camp; (3) to allow my child to receive medical treatment as may be considered necessary; and (4) The Guardsmen shall not be responsible for any disease, injury, or death to my child while traveling to, from, or while attending camp.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE* ___________________________________________________________________________ DATE ________________________
�Below $18,000
�$18,001–$24,000
�$24,001–$30,000
�$30,001–$36,000
�$36,001–$42,000
�$42,001–$48,000
�$48,001–$54,000
�$54,001–$60,000
�$60,001–$80,000
�$80,001–$100,000
�Over $100,000 (may qualify only under special circumstances)
Attach verification of income from all sources (pay stub, tax return,proof of assistance, etc) to this application.
*REQUIRED FIELD
TO PROTECT YOUR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING INFO TO GSNORCAL:
BY MAIL: Girl Scouts of Northern California, Attn: Financial Aid1310 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
BY FAX: 408-287-8662For questions call 800-447-4475 ext 2091PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 7 BUSINESS DAYS FOR APPLICATION PROCESSINGALL INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION IS TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY
2020 Camp Financial Aid Form
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I AM APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR:*Camp Name ________________________________________
Camp Session Program Name __________________________
Start Date ______________ End Date ____________________
Did she register online? �Yes �No Registration # _________
Will you require assistance with camp equipment? �Yes �No
(If yes, a member of our team will confirm requirements when your application is approved.)
*Photos are examples of items, and not guaranteed to be included in the care packages.
All Camp Care Packages will be distributed at camp after your camper has settled in. A package can be added up to one week before the start of each session.
Contact us at 1-800-447-4475 ext 7090 or [email protected].
▶ A backpack to stash all her camp treasures
▶ An adorable notepad with attached pen to keep a record of her amazing summer
▶ A large plushie to cuddle
▶ A sturdy aluminum bottle to stay hydrated on her adventures
▶ Fun and colorful finger lights that can light her way or lend to creative play
▶ A coloring tubular headband (with markers) to stay unique and fashionable while keeping cool in the summer sun!
Care Package #1 • Fun Kit • $30
Care Package #2 • Deluxe Pack • $45
▶ A drawstring bag for all her hikes and adventures
▶ A small plushie to keep her company
▶ A large water bottle to stay happy and hydrated
▶ A journal and pen to record all her experiences
▶ An LED light to brighten up the late nights
▶ An activity pack to help keep every minute filled with fun
2020 Camp Care Packages
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Get your whole troop outdoors with newly added Troop Camp sessions at Sugar Pine for 2020!
