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Why Volunteer at GSLPG Summer Camps?Enjoy a change of scenery!Do you feel like you are always stuck in an office or driving in your car running errands? Come enjoy the great outdoors and inhale some fresh air.

Unplug devices and re-charge your spiritCatch a break from social media and constant email notifications as you spend time in the beauty

of nature. There are no friends like GSLPG Summer Camp friendsGirl Scouts is the best place to make lifelong

friends and to feel a sense of community. When volunteer-ing at a GSLPG summer camp you will meet like-minded women and men who will be there to support and encourage you for years to come.

Make priceless memoriesDo you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, or other special girl in your life? We don’t need to tell you how fast girls

grow up. It’s a great way to bond with her at this unique moment in time and create memories you’ll never forget.

Be a kid again!Hiking through the woods! Roasting s’mores over the camp fire! Re-live the fun of summer camp! When you vol-

unteer at a GSLPG summer camp, it’s like dis-covering the fountain of youth! Girl giggles, silly stories, new experiences, and breaking out of your comfort zone will keep you forever young!

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Dear Girls,I hope you are as excited as I am to look through our new camp guide to find out how you can Camp Like a G.I.R.L this summer at one of our GSLPG camps. Camp is truly a magical place for girls. It is a won-derful way to make new friends, experience new adventures, and create fun memories that will last

a lifetime. From picking a camp name (mine is Dakota!) to learning archery, to campfire singing, you better believe you’ll have a blast!Our terrific (and trained) Volunteer Summer Camp Teams have been working hard to ensure that you will

have the most incredible outdoor experience no matter the camp you choose.If you or your parents are unsure if you’re ready for camp, please feel free to reach out and we can discuss finding the best fit. Please know that your overall experience is our number one priority. We are attentive to our campers and monitor things such as sunscreen, hydration, sleep, cleanliness and safety.Please take the time to explore this guide to find the camp that is right for you. The Camp Teams and I look forward to seeing you this summer!

Yours in Girl Scouting,Darion ‘Dani’ Lespier

Director of Program & Property

A Letter from GSLPG:

To volunteer, visit the GSLPG website and register under your preferred camp on our Events Calendar.

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We are strong! We are invincible! We are Girl Scouts! Join us this summer as Arnold the Armadillo leads us to celebrate Women of Strength. Along with the traditional camp activities, like swimming, archery, canoeing, crafts, and more, you will learn about how wom-en have changed the world. Meet women of strength from all ar-eas of life and learn how you can change the world for the better! Mama Bear, Frog, Belle and all the rest are ready to challenge you to become the best you can be! No Tagalongs allowed. Brownies must have completed 2nd grade. Program Aides must have completed 7th grade and have camp experience. New PAs, and volunteers please contact Sarah Diffy at icsummercamp@hotmail.com for more information before registering. Pre-camp training is required.

Back2Basic6 is a traditional sleepaway camp adventure with spe-cialty activities. B2B6 gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore and have fun under the guidance of experienced staff. Camp-ing is a great way for girls to explore leadership, build skills and develop an appreciation for nature. Campers will explore their spectacular surroundings, learn outdoor skills, and experience camp fires with singing, crafting, swimming, canoeing, fishing and archery and even cook several meals outdoors. They will get the opportunity to tent camp one night while they cook their own meal outdoors. Camp is open to Brownies and Cadettes. Program Aids are selected from Cadettes to Ambassadors. Limited enroll-ment allows for a more personal camp experience that brings all of the camp family together. No Tagalongs allowed. Potential Camp Aides must contact Sharlea Smith before registering. Experience is preferred. No bus transportation provided.

Registration Deadline: May 17 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Brownie - CadetteOvernight Camp - May 31-June 4 Check-In: 2:00 p.m.Check-Out: 2:00 p.m. Minimum: 25 campers Maximum: 40 campers

Camper Fee: $135 Program Aide Fee: $95 {Entering 8th Grade} Camp Director: Sharlea Smith sharlea@suddenlink.net 318-245-7153

Registration Deadline: May 15 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Brownie - AmbassadorOvernight Camp - June 7-12 Check-In: 3:00 p.m.Check-Out: 5:30 p.m. Minimum: 40 campers Maximum: 70 campers

Camper Fee: $150 Program Aide Fee: $75 {Entering 8th Grade} Camp Director: Anna Keith Foy icsummercamp@hotmail.com (318) 237-2896

Back2Basics6 | 2nd-7th Grade | Camp Wawbansee

Creek Girls Can!2nd-12th Grade

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Registration Deadline: May 15 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Brownie-Ambassador Overnight Camp - June 24-28 Check-In: 2:00 p.m.Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.Minimum: 24 campers

Maximum: 48 campers Camper Fee: $150 Camp Director: Jennifer Avie Summercampfun106@gmail.com (318)272-6849

Registration Deadline: June 4 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Daisy-Brownie (DAY CAMP) Senior-Ambassador (OVERNIGHT CAMP) Mixed Camp - July 6-10 Check-In: 9:00 a.m.Check-Out: 4:00 p.m.Minimum: 25 campersMaximum: 60 campers

Camper Fee: $125 Adult Fee: $25Program Aide Fee: $75 Early Drop-off/Late Pickup Fee: $25Camp Business Manager: Chrystal Woodard pebblescdc@hotmail.com 318-243-4975

Wizard Camp 2nd-12th Grade |Camp WawbanseeCome join us for an exciting adventure at Wizard Camp! We can’t wait to welcome back past campers to Wizard Camp and welcome new campers that want to join us for the first time. We have 5 fun filled, exciting days planned for camp and hope the girls make many new friendships along the way. You will be sorted into one of four Hogwarts Houses, learn potions, duel with wands, learn spells, play Quidditch, enjoy swimming, canoeing, archery and so much more during the week of camp. No Talagongs.

Camp Here, Camp There, Camp Anywhere! 1st-3rd Grade & 8th -12th Grade | Camp WawbanseeCamp here, camp there, camp anywhere. Come stay, come play, come have a fun day. Swim up, swim down, swim all around. Jump over, jump under, jump on the ground. Glue this, glue that, glue a colorful mat. Paint on, paint in, paint a hat for a cat.Daisies and Brownies are invited to come join us for some Dr. Seuss stories and fun during our week-long day camp where they can experience swimming, building, story time, arts and crafts, sports, and archery. Activities will start at 9:00 a.m. and end by 4:00 p.m., with an early drop-off/late pick-up option available (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) for an extra $25 fee.Seniors and Ambassadors, are invited to serve as Program Aides during our day camp and stay overnight in the cabins. Aides will enjoy evening campfire and nighttime activities. No bus transportation. Mandatory training is Sunday, July 5th at 6 PM, for aides and volunteers. Day Camp Volunteers may stay overnight with their daughters if traveling (please arrange in advance with Chrystal).

Registration Deadline: May 8 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Daisy-Ambassador Overnight Camp: June 11-14 Check-In: 4:00 p.m.Check-Out: 9:00 a.m.Minimum: 5 campers Maximum: 60 campers

Camper Fee: $75 Program Aide Fee: $50 {Entering 6th Grade} Junior Aide Fee: $65Camp Director: Catina Theriot gemini_dancer2004@yahoo.com 337-230-3870

Registration Deadline: April 30 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Daisy-Ambassador Day Camp: June 1-5 Check-In: 8:30 a.m.Check-Out: 3:30 p.m.Minimum: 60 campers Maximum: 80 campers

Camper Fee: $70 Program Aide Fee: $40 {Entering 8h Grade} Camp Director: Jenn Macha jennjomacha76@gmail.com 337-654-6890

S.O.A. (Summer Overnight Adventure) K-12th Grade | Camp Bon TempsThis will be an adventurous camp that will focus on Arts & Crafts and include canoeing, archery, and swim-ming. Troops bringing more than 4 girls must have 1 adult stay the entire weekend. Girls might not be placed with their represented adults or volunteers during the day and night. All meals will be provided. We require each camper to have an adult volunteer at least one day during camp. Junior Aides will also complete duties that will prepare them for the next Leadership Award, Program AideNo bus transportation. Tagalongs accepted (todller girls, preferably potty trained) for $25 each only if a parent volunteers for the whole weekend. Program aides must have completed the 5th Grade and must have attended camp before. Program Aide training will be provided.

Cajun Camp | K-12th Grade | Camp Bon TempsGet Ready to immerse yourself in the rich and unique culture that South Louisiana embodies! You’ll dance and sing, swim and canoe, and create artwork that shows off our Cajun heritage. We are lucky to have sev-eral local artisans making appearances at camp to share their skills with our Girl Scouts! Girls entering 8th grade can sign up as Program Aides. Girls entering 7th grade will be eligible to participate as a camper/aide-in-training. Volunteers will not be placed with their children. No bus transportation. No tagalongs.

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Registration Deadline: May 22 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Daisy-Ambassador Day Camp: June 22-26 Check-In: 9:00 a.m.Check-Out: 4:00 p.m.Minimum: 30 campers Maximum: 130 campers

Camper Fee: $80 Program Aide Fee: $40 {Entering 7th Grade} Camp Director: Samantha Rushlow rushlowsf@gmail.com 337-288-2239

BYMP Mad Scientist Camp K-12th Grade | Camp Bon TempsCome join BYMP as we break science myths and learn how to have fun with science with everyday items you can find around the house. The week will be filled with crafts, science experiments, swimming, archery, fishing, and canoeing. We hope you can take this journey with us!Bus transportation provided for a fee of $20. Taglalongs accepted at $25 each. T-shirt may be pur-chased at additional cost. Any registrations received after May 22 will not be guaranteed a camp t-shirt and will be subject to a $15.00 late fee.

G.I.R.L. Camp | 2nd-12th GradeUskichitto Retreat Center 590 Retreat Rd. Leblanc, LA 70651Are you ready to camp like a G.I.R.L. (Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker, Leader)? Are your ready to be prepared and not scared in the event of an emergency? Join us for the Great Zombie Survival Chal-lenge where you will learn to approach emergency preparedness as a G.I.R.L. Not only will you learn about emergency preparedness, you will gain outdoor skills, make new friends, and discover more about who you are and how you can make a difference in the world around you. Traditional camp ac-tivities include campfire cooking, hiking, swimming, crafts, and games all done zombie style. There is also archery, a ropes course and a rock wall challenge (age restrictions apply).Adult volunteers are essential to help with the Units. The number of girls accepted depends on the number of volunteers. No bus transportation. No tagalongs allowed. Mandatory train-ing is Sunday, June 28th from 11-3pm for aides and volunteers. Girls are placed in Units by grade level but might not be with their Troop. Daughters will not be placed with a parent vol-unteer. All meals will be provided.

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Registration Deadline: June 23 Reg-ister online at gslpg.org Levels: Cadette-Ambassador Overnight Camp: July 26-31 Check-In: 3:00 p.m. Check-Out: 6:00 p.m.Minimum: 12 campers Maximum: 36 campers

High Adventure Camp | 6th-12th Grade Woodworth Environmental Center 661 Robinson Bridge Rd. Woodworth, La 71485High Adventure Camp with a twist this year! For the first time ever, the CSA ladies on our G.I.R.L. Leadership Team will be crafting a camp this year, making it truly girl-planned and led! At High Adventure Camp, you’ll get to rock climb, zip line, and solve puzzling team-building ob-stacle courses off the ground. You will have the opportunity to partic-ipate in outdoor cooking, water games, karaoke, leadership lessons, volunteering and anything else these G.I.R.L.s can dream up. This is the camp to choose your adventure and push your limits!Adult volunteers are essential to help ensure an exciting and safe week for the girls. Interested adults please contact the camp directors. No Tagalongs allowed. No bus transportation provided.

Camper Fee: $180 Camp Directors: Aprille Kent & Hannah Kelley info@gslpg.org 800-960-2093

Registration Deadline: June 5 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Brownie-Ambassador Day Camp - June 28-July 3 Check-In: 3:00 p.m.Check-Out: 10:00 a.m.Minimum: 16 campers Maximum: 48 campers

Camper Fee: $175 Program Aide Fee: $125 {Entering 8th Grade} Camp Director: Cathy Scott DeRidderGSTroop229@gmail.com (337) 396-9610

Confection Connection6th - 12th Grade | Camp WawbanseeExpress yourself through the art of baking! At this camp, you’ll improve your baking experience by learning tips and tricks from local professionals while recreating classic recipes from around the world. Activities will include outdoor cooking, swimming, hiking, team-building exercises, and lots of eating! You will also have the choice to fulfill requirements for select entrepreneurship badges by improving your skills in budgeting, business plan creation, customer relations, and marketing – all required skills for a successful business owner! At the end, put your skills to the test by teaming up for a baking com-petition!

Registration Deadline: May 14 Register online at gslpg.org Levels: Cadettes - Ambassadors Overnght Camp - June 14-18 Check-In: 3:00 p.m.Check-Out: 6:00 p.m.Minimum: 12 campers Maximum: 30 campers

Camper Fee: $180Camp Directors: Aprille Kent & Hannah Kelly info@gslpg.org (337) 984-2799

Summer Camp Contest Winners

Piper Smith, Senior from Ball and member to Service Unit 327, LOVES to bake. You name it, she’s gonna make it! In 2019, she showed off her baking and business skills by participating in the Alexandria Malls’ Kids Inc. She created a business plan to sell French macarons and cake pops – and she sure did sell them! After marketing her products at the mall, she sold out and cleared a profit.

With her passion and skillset, there’s no doubt that Piper will be successful business woman. A true example of a G.I.R.L. (Go-get-ter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader!)

Piper shares “I believe baking is an exceptional way to express yourself. I want to share my passion with girls who have a similar interest.” Join her at Confection Connection Camp this summer!

Last summer, in the spirit of being girl-led and girl-focused, GSLPG kicked off a Summer Camp Contest where girls were encouraged to submit ideas for their ideal summer camp experience. Many fantastic ideas were shared, but in the end, two camps were brought to reality. On this page and the next, find information on the winning Summer Camp Contest submissions, as well as in-formation on the G.I.R.L.s who came up with the ideas and their inspirations! Way to step up and take the lead, girls!

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GSLPG Explores Location To Be Announced

Seniors and Ambassadors are encouraged to ex-plore the great outdoors by travel camping at a National Park during Summer 2021! This is sure to be an experience you won’t want to miss! Lo-cation, activity, and registration details to come in Fall of 2020

Gracie Myers, an Ambassador from Welsch, has big dreams to bring her Girl Scout camping experience outside of the Louisiana borders! Gracie is always on the lookout for the next big adventure, wheth-er with her mother and troop or with other GSLPG older girls. She frequently participates in exciting activities, such as traveling to National Council Ses-sion or canoeing at different camp properties. Gra-cie mentioned she was trying to think of summer camp options that would keep older girls interested. She was right on the mark with travel camping! Join Gracie over the course of the next year in helping to plan a girl-led travel camp opportunity. Registration to open in Fall 2020.

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Camp CleanUp DaysApril 18th, 10AM-2 PMCome help beautify Camp Bon Temps and Camp Waw-bansee just in time for summer camp season! There are several projects that Tammy Fail and James Elton can use your help with. As a thank you for your service, you will receive lunch and a certificate. Registered girls will receive a Cleanup 2020 fun patch (pictured left). Door prizes also available! We are in need of weed eaters, pressure wash-ers, pole saws, sanders or sprayers to borrow for the day. Bringing those items would be greatly appreciated! Please visit our Event Calendar to reserve lunch for girl members and family members, siblings included.

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Visit our Camp page at www.gslpg.org/camp for answers to Frequently Asked Questions!

How to Register:

This year GSLPG will offer many ways to register for your favorite Summer Camp. Please DO NOT SEND Registrations to the Camp Directors.

• Online with a credit or debit card through our website gslpg.org/camp• Paper registration from Summer Camp tab on our website with payment in the mail to

our Lafayette Service Center.• In Person at either our Shreveport or Lafayette Service Centers• Using Cookie Dough earned during the 2018 or 2019 Cookie Program – Request Form is

available on the Summer Camp tab on our website.

Refund Policy:

No refunds on camp fees will be given except in the case of a family emergency or illness.

Financial Assistance:

Limited financial assistance is available for any girl attending camp. Assistance provided covers up to 50% of the camp fee. An application form is located on the councils website gslpg.org/camp. Please submit financial assistance request by May 28th, 2020.

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Visit our Camp page at www.gslpg.org/camp for answers to Frequently Asked Questions!

Every three years, Girl Scouts gather together at the National Council Session and Convention to rein-vigorate our Movement, celebrate our accomplishments and chart our future.

For three days, girls will dominate Orlando, Florida—and we want you to be there! On October 23–25, 2020, thousands of girls and their supporters from around the world will come together for G.I.R.L. 2020 in Orlando, Florida.

Hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA, the mega event will provide attendees with unforgettable experienc-es as they gain inspiration, tools to empower themselves, and the know-how to lead change in their communities—connecting with some of the most influential women in the world along the way. So awesome!

GSLPG is offering lots of ways to register for this incredible adventure, including options for chater bus transportation to Orlando from Shreveport, Alexandria, and Lafayette! Those utilizing the charter bus will also have access to a block of hotel rooms that can be reserved at a discounted price, and will also have transportation from their designated hotel to council sessions and exclusive Disney adventures just for GIRL 2020 Conference attendees.

Conference registration is open now and participants can register at 3 package levels - Trend Setter, Early Bird, and Regular Attendance - each of which comes with its own perks! There’s also the op-tion to only purchase tickets for the G.I.R.L. EXPO - a 100,000 square foot immersion in all things G.I.R.L. that will provide hands-on experiences in STEM, the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and life skills for visi-tors of all ages. Visit our website for more details and to register today! gslpg.org/en/events/NationalConvention.html

Care Packages

Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf 1720 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite C1 Lafayette, LA 70508-6140

Let your Girl Scout know how much fun she’s going to have at camp by sending her an exclusive camp care package! Choose from two different packages which

include some of your camping essentials. Mark her experience with these items she won’t be able to forget.

PRE-ORDERS Required! Place your order when registering for camp.

This year, choose from two Camp Care Packages: The Silver Package and The Gold Package. Details on what all will be included in each package will be released soon!

$20 $35

Silver Camp Care Package

Gold Camp Care Package