gsneny summer camp guide 2016

Even girls who are not currently a member of Girl Scouts are welcome at Girl Scout camp. A $15 registration is all it takes.

Girl Scout Camp is for All Girls

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York2016

Flip through this easy guide and see what fun awaits all girls this summer. Visit us at gsneny.org/summer-camp-2015 for even more information or email us at [email protected]

Girl Scout Levels

See what camp is all about

Hidden Lake Camp: June 5th 1:00pm-4:00pm

Camp Is-Sho-Da: June 11th 10:00am-12:00pm

Camp Woodhaven: June 11th 1:00pm-3:00pm

Lake Clear Camp: June 12th 1:00pm-3:00pm

“Knowing that I will have friends wherever I go!”

What campers love

Summer Camp 2016 Open Houses

Summer camp is a great way for girls to have fun while creating friendships, building new skills and developing an appreciation for the outdoors.

Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore, be a leader and have fun while being surrounded by our wonderful, enthusiastic, trained staff.

Come join us for a summer of fun, excitement, and outdoor adventures at Girl Scout Camp!

Register NOW at gsneny.org/summercamp2016

D- Daisy: K-1B- Brownie: 2-3J- Junior: 4-5 C- Cadette: 6-8S- Senior: 9-10 A- Ambassador: 11-12

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How to choose YOUR CAMP experience

2. day or resident camp?

4. Choose your weeks1. EXPLORE OPTIONS

Choose a camp experience that’s a good fit.

What weeks fit better in your summer schedule?

Look over the guide and see what excites you.

A day in the life at Camp:

The Sun is rising at camp, time to start a new advEnture.

Girls start their day with a flag ceremony and any important announcements. After some girl-led planning at the beginning of the week, a patrol of girls will attend the programs they signed up for; arts & crafts, nature, swimming, paddle boarding, hiking, outdoor survival skills and more. Girls will fill their schedule with everything they want to do at camp during the week they are here. Girls will build friendships, try new things and seek new experiences. At the end of the day, girls end with a closing flag ceremony before dinner or before they go home. Tomorrow’s adventure is on the horizon.

Sample Schedule: a Day at Day Camp9:00-9:30 Arrival

9:30- 9:45: Flag Ceremony and Announcements

10:00-10:50: Arts & Crafts - Bead Making

11:00-11:50: Waterfront: Swimming

12:00-12:45: Lunch

1:00-1:50: Fire Building

2:00-2:50: Paddle Boarding

3:00-3:30: Snack and preparing to leave for the day

3:30-3:45: Closing Flag Ceremony

3:45-4:00: Getting on appropriate busses to go home

5. Consult the bus schedule

6. Get signed up!3. explore special programs

Interested in camp? See what bus schedule is convenient.

Register by June 15th! gsneny.org/summercamp2016

Are there any specialty programs that inspire you?

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How to RegisterTo avoid disappointment, register early! Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and specialty programs* fill early! The deadline for summer camp 2016 registration is June 15, 2016. A late fee of $25 will be incurred if payment and paperwork are not submitted by June 15, 2016. We will accept late registrations through the summer, but cannot guarantee availability. *Specialty programs are paid in full upon registration. Complete the registration form(s) found here or on our website, www.gsneny.org , or through our ONLINE registration system. Please include your non-refundable $25 deposit per camp program to: GSNENY, 8 Mountain View Avenue, Albany, NY 12205. All camp registrations will increase by $25 after June 15, 2016 and full payment must accompany registrations. Registrations may be faxed to 518.489.8065 if the deposit is going to be charged to one of the following: Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. Cookie credit will not be accepted for deposit payment. Any registration submitted without the deposit and all completed paperwork will not be processed. If your camper is not currently a registered Girl Scout member, please complete the necessary membership paperwork and submit with the $15 membership fee.

SIGN UP TODAY! Fill out the REgistration form with Payment and mail to:

You can always register online at gsneny.org/summercamp2016

Need assistance? Apply for a Girl Grant!Visit gsneny.org/forms/financial-assistance for details. Deadline is May 15th, 2016.

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PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE

2016

8 Mountain View Ave, Albany, NY 12205. For questions call: 518.489.8110

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Payment Date Receipt# Payment$

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Camper Name:

Mailing Address:

State: Zip: Grade: Birth date:

Nickname: Email:

Choices for Camp (Make additional copies if necessary.)

Payment

Custodial Information

Emergency Contact (if parent or guardian cannon be reached. Must be someone other than parents or guardians.)

Camper is in the care of: Both Parents Mother only Father only Other:

Total Fee Due:

Credit Card: Mastercard Visa Amex Visa Discover

Exp. date:

Signature:

Security Code (CVC): Name on card:

CC #:

Membership Fee ($15):

I understand that I will incur a $25 late fee for any payment/paperwork received after June 15th. (Please sign below)

(For non Girl Scouts who wish to register, parent authorization required.)

Your signature above signifies your agreement to allow Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Inc. to charge the above amount to your credit card. You agree to pay this amount pursuant to the agreement you have with your credit card provider.

Signature:

City:

Name of Parent/Guardian 1:

Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to camper:

Name of Parent/Guardian 2:

Home phone:

Camp:

Bus Stop/Shuttle:

Buddy Request:

Week:

1st Optional Specialty Program:Fee:

Fee:2nd Optional Specialty Program:

Early Care: y/nLate Care: y/n

Work phone: Cell phone:

Email:

Email:

Camp:

Bus Stop/Shuttle:

Buddy Request:

Week:

Fee:

Fee:2nd Optional Specialty Program:

Early Care: y/nLate Care: y/n

Home phone: Work phone: Cell phone:

Home phone: Work phone: Cell phone:

Sisters & Multi-Week Discount

Payment ScheduleGirl GrantsA $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your Girl Scout’s spot. Flexible payment arrangements are available. Full payment for all camp programs is due on June 15, 2016. If the balance of the camp fees is not received by the due date, your reservation will be returned less the non-refundable deposit and your reserved spot will be offered to a girl on the waiting list. Payment may be made by money order, check, or credit card. Cookie credits may be applied toward any of your camp registration fees, excluding the $25 non-refundable deposit.

Financial Assistance is available to all Girl Scouts who would like to attend GSNENY summer camp and are unable to afford the cost of the camp. Complete the Girl Grant Application, using only one form per girl. All applications must be attached to the registration form. A non-refundable deposit of $25 must accompany the camper registration and Girl Grant application. Girl Grants are available to registered Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York only. Girl Grants will only be awarded for one camp session, one per camper. The deadline for all applications is May 15, 2016. Visit http://gsneny.org/forms/financial-assistance/

One discount may be applied per household per summer session. It is at the discretion of each family to choose the

discount they would like to apply when initially registering their Girl Scouts for camp. Please indicate which discount

you have chosen on each camp registration form. For more information on our discounts, please visit our website

at www.gsneny.org

Programs run rain or shine unless inclement weather would prevent a program from running. Families will be contacted should cancellations occur during the day of a program.

GSNENY reserves the right to cancel any specialty program. If GSNENY cancels the specialty program for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

Refunds for medical reasons will be processed only if the notification is made in writing prior to the start of the program and the written request is accompanied by an original physician’s statement. If a camper

Cancellations & Refunds must leave camp due to illness and cannot return, the written refund request must be accompanied by an original physician’s statement. Under no circumstances will camp fees be refunded if a camper chooses to leaves camp after the start of the session or if a camper leaves camp due to homesickness, parental request, or behavioral issues. Written requests made for refunds will be considered if the request is received by GSNENY at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline of June 15, 2016. If a camper must attend summer school, a refund will be issued with a written refund request and verified with an original statement from the school.

Why Is Girl Scout Camp So Special?Courage: Camp challenges girls to step outside their comfort zone and try new things in a safe environment.

Confidence: Camp gives girls the resources and guidance to succeed at unfamiliar tasks and activities.

Character: Camp provides a place where girls can have fun being girls while being respectful, responsible and sharing strong values with others.

APPLY FOR A GIRL GRaNT TODAY

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Camp Is-Sho-da is the best of both worlds! Tucked

away in East Greenbush, this camp includes a

private lake for boating, paddle boarding, fishing

& swimming and is located just east of Albany

(accessible from all points in the capital region).

With transportation options available from the

capital district and beyond, getting to camp has

never been so easy! Camp Is-Sho-Da offers large

playing fields for exciting games like kickball and

other sports, separate centers for nature and

art, and other specialty programs. This year will

feature a brand new Gaga Pit!

•Every Thursday night there is an optional

overnight included in the cost of camp

•Camp begins at 9:15am and ends at 4:00pm

Week 1: July 5 - July 8 (TUE - FRI)

Week 2: July 11 - July 15



Week 5: August 1 - August 5


CAmP SCHEDULE & DETAILS

THE GIRL SCOUT DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE

Week 1 only: Girl Scout Cost: $200

•Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership $215

Weeks 2-6: Girl Scout Cost: $250

•Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $265

Camp is-sho-da Day CampEast Greenbush, NY

NEW LOWER

PRICING!

NEW HOURS!

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Early/Late Care Available WeeklyEarly Care: 7:30am- 9:00am M-F - $25 | Late Care: 4:00pm- 5:30pm M-F - $25

Program Dates Costs per Week Scout Levels

Counselor in Training 1: Module 1 Week 2 $150 S/A




Counselor in Training 2Application required

Weeks 1- 6 $25 A (only)

LiA: It’s Your Planet…Love It Week 1 $175 C

LiA: It’s Your World…Change It Week 3 $195 C

LiA: It’s Your Story…Tell It Week 5 $195 C

Program Aide * Pre-requisite LiA Weeks 2-6 $195 C

Leadership Opportunities and Pricing

Program Dates Additional Costs Scout Levels

Museum Explorers Week 1 $20 J/C

Pen & Ink: Sketch & Create Week 1 $20 J/C

Sky Zone Week 2 $20 J/C +10

Horsemanship (2 Hour Program) Week 2 $30 B/J

Drama Program: Travels of Ananse Week 3 $20 D/B

Just Dance Week 3 $20 D/B/J/C

Geocaching Adventurer Week 4 $10 J/C

Aerial & Zipline Adventures Week 4 $135 C/S/A

Horseback Riding Lessons Week 5 $80 B/J

White Water Rafting Week 5 $40 C/S/A

Art Smart Week 6 $35 J/C

Rock On Week 6 $80 C/S/A

add-on Specialty Programs available at an additional cost

Camp is-sho-da Specialty Programs

Find the details on Specialty Programs starting on page 11.5

CAmP SCHEDULE & Details

Camp WOODHAVENNestled in Galway this camp is beautiful

and easy to get to! At Camp Woodhaven,

we have a beautiful lake fully equipped with

boats and paddle boards. We also have an

amazing play field, observation deck and arts

& crafts building. New this year, Woodhaven

will be receiving a Gaga Pit! Transportation

is provided from Schenectady, Ballston Spa,

Clifton Park and other nearby locations!

•Every Thursday night there is an optional

overnight included in the cost of camp

•Camp begins at 9:15am and ends at 4:00pm

Week 1: July 5 - July 8 (TUE - FRI)


Week 3: July 18 -July 22



Day CampGalway, NY


Camp Groovy Girls Week 1 $10 D/B

An Eye to the Sky Week 1 $20 B/J

Horsemanship (2 Hour Program) Week 2 $40 B/J

Herkimer Diamond Mind Adventure Week 2 $20 B/J

Float your Boat Week 3 $20 J/C

Intro to Photography Week 3 $40 J/C

Cooking at Camp Week 4 $20 J/C

Trail Riding (2 hours) Week 4 $90 C/S/A

Drama Program: Travels of Ananse Week 5 $20 D/B

Day Hiker Week 5 $20 C/S/A

add-on Specialty Programs available at an additional COST

Week 1 only: Girl Scout Cost: $200•Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership $215

Weeks 2-6: Girl Scout Cost: $250•Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $265

NEW LOWER

PRICING!

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NEW HOURS!Early/Late Care Available Weekly

Early Care: 7:30am- 9:00am M-F - $25 | Late Care: 4:00pm- 5:30pm M-F - $25

Program Dates Costs per Week Scout Levels

Counselor in Training 1 Module 1 Week 2 $150 S/A

Counselor in Training Module 2 Week 3 $150 S/A


Counselor in Training Module 4 Application Required

Week 5 $150 S/A


Weeks 1- 5 $25 A

Program Aide Weeks 2-5 $195 C

LiA: It’s Your Planet…Love It Week 1 $175 C

LiA: It’s Your World…Change It Week 3 $195 C

LiA: It’s Your Story…Tell It Week 5 $195 C

Leadership Opportunities and Pricing

Welcome to the Silver Bay Program for older girls

ONLY! When you arrive at Silver Bay, you will meet

up with the director and check into

Paine Hall, our private house for the

week. At camp, campers will have the

opportunity to swim, hike, participate

in arts & crafts and more. It’s everything you

can do at regular camp and more! Silver Bay will

provide you with other awesome opportunities

throughout your week that you can plan to do with

your counselor and group. With 18 years of Girl

Scouts at Silver Bay, and still running strong,

come see what makes this program special!

•Girl Scout Cost: $495•Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $510•This program is only available to Cadette,

Senior and Ambassador Girls•Resident Camp Drop Off:

Sunday 3:00- 4:00pm. Pick Up: Friday 2:00-3:00pm.

CAmP SCHEDULE

SILVER BAY CAMP Resident CampLake George, NY

Week 6: August 7-12

CAMP DETAILS

THE GIRL SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP EXPERIENCE

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Join us for a Family BBQ!

When: Sunday July 3, 2016* Time: 3:00-6:00pmCost: $14/Person, $5/Children 4 and under

Dropping off your daughter during session 1 at Hidden Lake?* Join us for some family fun to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday! *Camper’s cost included with registration. Family registration form for the BBQ will be sent separately in the camp confirmation email. Available to families attending session one.

Hidden Lake is a resident camp located

in Lake George. It offers amazing

opportunities for girls to be girls,

learn life skills and appreciate

the outdoors. Hidden Lake Camp

has two mountain hikes from within camp and

another short hike over to Badger Ocean. Camp

also has water sports that include kayaks, canoes,

rowboats and paddle boards, arts & crafts, nature,

low ropes course, high ropes course and more.

Girls can customize their experience each week by

adding specialty programs to their visit! Meals are

served family style.

•Girl Scout Cost: $400•Non- Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $415•Resident Camp Drop Off: Sunday 1:00-

2:00pm. Pick Up: Friday 1:00-2:00pm.

CAmP SCHEDULE

CAMP DETAILS

Week 1: July 3- July 8

Week 2: July 10-15

Week 3: July 17-July 22


Week 5: July 31- August 5

HIDDEN LAKE CAMP Resident CampLake George, NY

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Painted Pony Rodeo Week 1 $20 All Levels

Horseback Trail Ride (2 Hours) Week 1 $90 C/S/A

Fencing Week 2 $40 J/C

Rocket Science Week 2 $20 J/C

Rock Climbing (2 Climbing Trips) Week 3 $120 C/S/A

White Water Rafting: Hudson River Week 3 $75 C/S/A

Intro to Photography Week 4 $50 J/C

Indian Lake Island Trip (2 nights) Week 4 $80 C/S/A

Water Safari Week 5 $50 J/C

On the Loose Week 5 $175 S/A

Program Dates Cost per Week Scout Levels




Leadership Weekend Week 3July 22-24

$75 S/A


WIT 2 (Waterfront in Training 2) + Boating Safety Certification

Week 4 $250 S/A/ 15+


Weeks 1-5 $25 A (Only)

Leadership Opportunities

NEW! Two week programs

HIDDEN LAKE CAMP SpecialtyPrograms

Canoers Weeks 2-3 $900 C/S/A

WIT 1 (Waterfront in Training 1) Weeks 2-3 $490 S/A 15+

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Join us for a Family BBQ!

CAmP SCHEDULE

CAMP DETAILS


Intro to Sailing Week 1 $50 J/C

Saranac Lake Camp Out Week 1 $50 C/S/A

Rail Explorers Week 2 $25 B/J

46er Overnight Week 2 $30 C/S/A

Olympic Tour Week 3 $40 B/J

Sailing 1 Week 3 $50 C/S/A

Primitive Camper Week 4 $75 J/C

Rock Climber Week 4 $120 C/S/A

Program Dates Cost per Week Scout Levels

Counselor in Training 1 Module 1 Week 1 $200 S/A



Leadership Weekend Week 3 $75 S/A



Week 1-4 $25 A

add-on Specialty Programs available at an additional cost

Leadership Opportunities

LAKE CLEAR CAMP Resident CampLake Clear, NY

Lake Clear Camp is situated right on Lake Clear, between Saranac Lake Village and Paul Smith’s College. Lake Clear camp has amazing views of the high peaks of the Adirondacks in the distance and plenty of activities. Campers will have access to activities including kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, arts & crafts, nature, games, visits to the nearby Wild Center, Paul Smith’s Visitor’s Interpretive Center along with lots of Adirondack hiking trails. Well into the Adirondacks, this camp has a lot to offer!



Week 3: July 17-July 22


Cost: $14/Person, $5/Children 4 and underWhen: Sunday July 3, 2016* Time: 3:00-6:00pm

Dropping off your daughter during session 1 at Lake Clear?* Join us for some family fun to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday! *Camper’s cost included with registration. Family registration form for the BBQ will be sent separately in the camp confirmation email. Available to families attending session one.

•Girl Scout Cost: $400•Non-Girl Scout Cost + Membership: $415•Resident Camp Drop Off: Sunday 1:00-2:00pm.

Pick Up: Friday 1:00-2:00pm.

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WEEK 1Museum ExplorersJUNIOR/CADETTECost $20 During your first week, you’ll be heading off-camp to explore two different museum/galleries! Since this is a girl-led program YOU will get the opportunity to choose the places you would like to go from a list of museums in the area! Together, we will plan your schedule for a fun filled week!

WEEK 1Pen and Ink, Sketch and CreateJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $20 Calling all artists! In this program campers get to create and draw side by side with a few artists with Pen and Ink. Working with these drawing artists will help you complete the badge requirements for the appropriate age level! Juniors will earn the Legacy Drawing Badge. Cadettes will earn the Legacy Cartoonist Badge

WEEK 2Sky ZoneCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADORCost $20Trampoline parks are all the rage right now! You and your group will participate in the open jump for about 90 minutes, have some pizza and drinks. You will have full access to all Sky Zone activities, including the Main Court, the Foam Zone, Ultimate Dodgeball, Sky Slam, and more! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

WEEK 2HorsemanshipBROWNIE/JUNIORCost: $50Visit nearby Aering Green Equestrian stables for a two hour program with horses! You will have the opportunity to ride and groom these amazing animals along with learning how to care for them. This is a beginner level program! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure. *This is a two hour program on one day during the week. *Juniors will earn the NEW Horseback Riding badges.

WEEK 3Drama Program: Travels of AnanseDAISY/BROWNIECost: $20 Travel with us as we create our own adventure with Ananse the Spider. Ananse is a popular mischievous character in Caribbean and African folk tales. We will write and rehearse our own play based on an Ananse story, create their costumes, props, and scenery. This all leads to our big performance on Friday!

WEEK 3Just DanceDAISY/BROWNIE/JUNIOR/CADETTECost: $20 Dancing is such a fun form of expression and you’ll be doing just that in this program! You’ll get to learn new dance moves and work with campers on a short choreographed dance number, which you can perform. The instructor will visit camp and work with Daisies/Brownies and then Juniors/Cadettes. With a professional dancer from Eba Dance studio, fun and learning about dance is bound to be had!

WEEK 4Geocaching AdventurerJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $10Campers get ready to learn how to use a handheld GPS System to find hidden treasures! Once you feel comfortable programming and using the GPS, you’ll get to leave camp to find caches that other geocachers have hidden. Together, you and your group will work from geocaching.com to choose what nearby caches you want to hunt for! *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

WEEK 4Aerial & Zipline AdventuresCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADORCost: $135Ready to tap into your adventurous side? Then you are going to love this new addition to camp! You’llbe leaving camp twice this week to visit Hunter Mountain and Catamount Aerial Adventure Park for some extreme fun. Once outfitted in your safety gear, you’ll be zip lining, crossing rope bridges, climbing aerial tree platforms and much more! *Waivers are required in order to participate in this adventure.

Camp Is-Sho-Da add-on Specialty Programs

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“Eating lunch at the verytop of a mountain.”

What campers love

Camp Is-Sho-Da add-on Specialty Programs

WEEK 5Horseback Riding BROWNIE/JUNIORCost: $75 Interested in the next level of Horseback Riding? In this program campers will have the opportunity to have group riding lessons with a professional instructor from Aering Green Equestrian Stables. They will also continue learning about horse care and grooming. They will create a mock horse show with the instructor. *PRE-REQUISITE: Horsemanship Program. *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure. Juniors will earn the NEW Horseback Riding badge

WEEK 5White Water RaftingJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $15Ready for a wet and wild adventure? Campers will be traveling to Beaver Brook Outfitters in Lake George to take a 2 hour white water rafting trip! A Certified guide will take you down the beautiful Sacandaga River, but before the adventure begins, you’ll be receiving safety instructions from Beaver Creek Outfitters.*Waiver is required to participate in this adventure

WEEK 6Art Smart JUNIOR/CADETTECost: $35 Are you an aspiring artist? In this program, you will try out different art techniques throughout the week. Spend each day at Potic and also work with different artists to try new things. What will you create?

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Camp WOODHAVEN add-on Specialty ProgramsWEEK 1Camp Groovy GirlsDAISY/BROWNIECost: $10 Are you ready for a psychedelic groovy good time? Campers will adopt a groovy girl doll on their first day of camp that they get to keep! Spend your week being outrageous and creative with your new groovy girl doll! What will you do together?

WEEK 1An Eye to the SkyBROWNIE/JUNIORCost: $20 There’s so much more happening up in the sky, than you would think. You can discover the universe by checking out the sun, moon, stars and planets and making cool things to help you explore. Maybe we’ll even throw in a few edible projects to make it more fun! Girls will also have the opportunity to go to a planetarium!

WEEK 2HorsemanshipBROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $50 If you love horses or want to learn more about them then this program is for you. Campers will travel to Renegade Farms for a 1.5 hour horsemanship lesson. You’ll split up your time with 45 minutes learning how to ride and the other 45 minutes learning all about horse care and grooming. A perfect balance of learning and fun!*Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

WEEK 2Herkimer Diamond Mine AdventureBROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $30 Are you interested in looking for hidden treasures? At the Herkimer Diamond mine, campers will mine for crystals and learn about the history of the mines excavation. They will have their own tools and see what they can find. If they find crystals, they get to take them home with them!

Rock OnCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADORCost: $80 Join us on some rock climbing adventures! We will set out on 2 trips this week. The first trip will take place at the Edge Indoor Rock Gym and the second will take place in Lake George to do an open faced rock climb. *Online waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

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“The great activities, counselors and campers.”

What campers love

WEEK 5Drama Program: Travels of Ananse DAISY/BROWNIE Cost: $20 Travel with us as we create our own adventure with Ananse the Spider. Ananse is a popular mischievous character in Caribbean and African folk tales. We will write and rehearse our own play based on an Ananse story, create their costumes, props, and scenery. This all leads to our big performance on Friday!

WEEK 5Day HikerJUNIOR/CADETTE Are you ready to hike to the mountain tops? In this program you will have the opportunity to pick 2 mountains during the week to hike! Learn how to pack a daypack for your hike, make some trail mix and head out for your adventures.

WEEK 3Float Your BoatJUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 At Camp, there are many opportunities to go canoeing and kayaking on the boats provided...BUT have you ever imagined yourself being an engineer of boat? Well get ready because in this program, you’ll be working with a group to design and build a boat from pvc pipe, duct tape and tarps. Then you’ll be paddling THIS boat around the lake!

WEEK 3Intro to PhotographyCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $50 Do you love to capture the moments and beauty around you? In this program you’ll get to work with a professional photographer who will teach you the basics to get you started on your photography adventure. You’ll learn about taking beautiful pictures and how to edit them. You’ll be able to print the photos you take as well as bring home all your pictures on a CD for you to share your camp memories with family and friends!

WEEK 4Cooking at CampJUNIOR/CADETTE Cost: $20 Do you have a love for cooking? In this program, you will work with a trained chef in the kitchens of Camp Woodhaven. Learn new techniques and make delicious food! In the process you will be working on the badge that is appropriate for your age level. *Junior Girls will earn the Legacy Simple Meals badge *Cadette Girls will earn the New Cuisine badge

WEEK 4Trail RidingCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $90 Do you have some experience riding horses? In this program, you will head up to Circle B Ranch to go on a 2 hour trail ride in the Adirondacks during your week at camp. *Waiver is required to participate in this adventure. *Shoes/boots with a small heel are recommended for this program.

HIDDEN LAKE CAMPadd-on Specialty Programs

WEEK 1Painted Pony RodeoALL LEVELSCost: $20Have you ever been to a good old American Rodeo? Near Hidden Lake there is a rodeo called The Painted Pony Rodeo. Get dressed up in your cowgirl hats and boots and head over for an evening of BBQ’s, horse and Rodeo fun! Great fun for everyone! www.paintedponyrodeo.com

WEEK 1Horseback Trail RidingCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADORCost: $90Do you have some experience riding horses? In this program, you will head up to Circle B Ranch to go on a 2 hour trail ride in the Adirondacks during your week at camp. *Waiver is required to participate in this.

Camp WOODHAVEN add-on Specialty Programs

“She had a great experience and has checked something else off her bucket list, sleeping under the stars.”

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What PARENTS LOVE

Week 3White Water Rafting- Hudson RiverCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADORCost: $75Ready for a wet and wild adventure? Campers you’ll be traveling to Beaver Brook Outfitters in Lake George to spend the day white water rafting! A Certified guide will take you down the beautiful Hudson River, but before the adventure begins, you’ll be receiving safety instructions and equipment from Beaver Creek Outfitters. * Waiver is required to participate in this adventure.

WEEK 4Intro to PhotographyJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $50 Do you love to capture the moments and beauty around you? In this program you’ll get to work with aprofessional photographer who will teach you the basics to get you started on your photography adventure. You’ll learn about taking beautiful pictures and how to edit them. You’ll be able to print the photos you take as well as bring home all your pictures on a CD for you to share your camp memories with family and friends!

WEEK 4Indian Lake Island TripCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $80 Are you ready for an amazing camping adventure? You will be heading out to an island in canoes, camp for 2 nights and have the opportunity to explore Indian Lake. You’ll help plan and pack for this amazing trip! You’ll start off by learning some canoeing basics and techniques before setting out to nearby Indian Lake, where you’ll be paddling to an island location. *Waiver will be required.

WEEK 5Water SafariJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $50 This year we are heading off to the Enchanted Forest Water Safari, New York’s largest water park! Campers will take a day trip to Old Forge and enjoy a day full of fun, waterslides, lazy rivers and more! If you love waterslides, you’ve got to give this park a try.

WEEK 5On the LooseSENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $175Are you in need of a mini-getaway with your camp friends? In this program, don’t get too comfortable in your lean-to! You’ll be heading out on your camping adventure Monday evening and not returning until Thursday. You’ll spend your week camping from place to place, and having a blast! Celebrate your summer of friendship in this unique older girl program.

HIDDEN LAKE CAMP add-on Specialty Programs

WEEK 2Fencing JUNIORCost: $40Campers get ready to participate in a 3 hour fencing workshop on 2 separate days! You’ll learn fencing basics, how to advance and paree from professional fencer, Dale Rogers. Dale is the owner/operator of Westford Sports Center in Vermont and has been providing fencing training to the Girl Scouts for the past 7 years!

Week 2Rocket ScienceJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $20In this program, campers will start out by learning the basics and forces behind rocketry and recovery devices. Then you’ll build your very own Level 1 Rocket! Is bigger always better? You’ll have the opportunity to explore this question by building a 2nd rocket and launching both on the last day of the program!

WEEKs 2-3CanoersCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $900 totalAre you ready to plan an exciting 3-4 day canoe trip? This program is a 2 week program where girls will be given location options, plan where they would like to go, learn how to pack a canoe with all their camping gear, learn how to use water filtration systems and spend 3-4 days on a canoe trip. Once they return they will clean up after their trip and resume all other camp activities! *This is a 2 week program that runs Sunday July 10- Friday July 22 .*Pre- Requisite Required: 1-2 Day Canoe trip planning and experience. *Waiver is required.

WEEK 3Rock ClimbingCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $120Test your limits…climb mountains! In this program you will work with professional guides from Rocksport. You’ll have two opportunities to climb two different mountains this week! When you are not climbing you’ll get to enjoy the camp world and plan other activities! *Waiver is required to participate.

NEW!

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“Seeing a smile oneveryone’s face.”

What campers love

Lake Clear camp add-on Specialty Programs

WEEK 1 Intro to SailingJUNIOR/CADETTECost: $50 Welcome to Lake Clear’s NEW sailing program! We are really excited to be purchasing some new sail boats and teaching campers how to sail. This beginners’ sailing program will cover the basics of sailing terminology, getting into the Sailboat and discovering Lake Clear in a new way. Campers will learn from a trained sailing instructor all the basics!

WEEK 1Saranac Lake Camp Out CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost $50Campers, get ready for a camping adventure! You’ll be camping out for 2 nights with opportunities to explore Saranac Lake by walking and canoeing. You’ll help plan and pack for this amazing trip! You’ll start off by learning some canoeing basics and techniques before setting out to nearby Saranac Lake, where you’ll be paddling to an island location. *Waiver will be required in order to participate in this program.

WEEK 2 Rail Explorers BROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $25Campers, in this program, you’ll be heading to Charlies Inn to learn about biking on the rail road tracks. You’ll be seated and will have to work together as a team to pedal the bikes down the railroad tracks. You’ll travel from Lake Clear to Saranac Lake Rail station and then catch a shuttle back!

WEEK 246er OvernightCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $30 Get ready to learn about hiking and all about the Adirondacks in this overnight adventure.Begin by planning, preparing, and packing for your overnight trip to one of the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks. Once on the excursion, soak in all the beauty that the mountain has to offer, learn new things and explore! *Waiver is required to participate. Campers will receive a 46er patch for the mountain they complete

WEEK 3Olympic TourBROWNIE/JUNIOR Cost: $40 Time to get that passport ready....the Olympic Passport that is! An Olympic Passport will be purchased for those attending this Olympic tour of beautiful Lake Placid, with the opportunity for campers to choose some of their own places to go to as well! What’s even better is the passports are good for one year, so the campers can return with their families and give them an Olympic tour or visit sites that they did not get a chance to see!

Week 3Sailing 1CADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSDOR Cost: $50 Campers will spend the week learning about sailing on NEW Sunfish Sailboats and sail around Lake Clear. Campers will be working with a Sailing instructor to learn and demonstrate skills as well as learn sailing safety and how to get back on the Sailboat if it blows over.

WEEK 4Primitive CamperCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $75Campers, here’s your chance to work with a “Becoming A Woodswoman” BOW professionalfrom Saranac Lake and learn the basics of primitive camping. You will learn how to read a map and compass, and all about Backpacking and Wilderness Essentials. At camp, you’ll learn GPS and leave no trace before you go to a primitive area of camp and participate in a wilderness overnight adventure!

Week 4Rock ClimberCADETTE/SENIOR/AMBASSADOR Cost: $120 Join us on some rock climbing adventures! We will set out on 2 off site rock climbing trips this week. We will meet up with the High Peaks Cyclery, where campers will be outfitted in all their safety gear before driving off to a climbing location in the High Peaks area. If it rains, we will practice climbing in their indoor rock climbing gym. *Waiver is required to participate.

“Everything...hope to come back next summer.”What Campers LOVE

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Leader in Action (LiA) The Leader in Action Award is a Journey Related Award for Cadette Girls Only. Girls will work with a brownie patrol to earn one of their Journey Awards in the appropriate theme It’s your Planet, It’s your Story and/or It’s your World. Girls only need to complete 1 LiA in order to move on to program Aide. *Cadettes will earn the LiA award for the appropriate journey

Program Aide (PA)Cadette girls can earn their Program Aide Pin. Girls will further develop their leadership skills with multiple age groups at camp by offering a variety of programs to other girls. Girls participating in this program will also receive 25 Service Hours at camp.**PRE-REQUISITE: LiA Award (Leader in Action Award)

Counselor-In-Training 1 Modules (CIT 1)Counselor in Training 1 is a program is for Seniors and Ambassadors (Girls entering 9th- 12th Grade) This program consists of 4 Modules which girls will need to complete in order to earn their Counselor in Training 1 Pin. Counselors in Training 1 Pins are the only award recognized for Seniors & Ambassadors at Camp by GSUSA. *Girls must complete all 4 modules to earn CITI pin.

Module 1: Leadership at CampIn this program, girls will learn about their leadership styles in a camp setting. They will participate in team building activities; learn how to be a positive role model and mentor. Girls will participate in discussions about what it means to be a Camp Counselor and what their role at camp would be like.

Module 2: Leadership at WorkIn this program, girls will learn more about what it is like to be a counselor. Girls will talk about age groups and how girls’ needs are different at each level. They will talk with other counselors and learn about their experiences as well as have an opportunity to shadow a counselor for a day and work with a group of girls.

Module 3: Program is KeyIn this program, girls will learn about the programs offered at camp, what girl led/ girl planned programming means. Girls will learn about programs they can provide to the girls that don’t require a sign up. Girls will learn how to teach fire building, games and songs to enhance the campers experience at camp.

Module 4: Putting it All TogetherIn this program, girls will focus on using the skills they have learned in the previous three modules. Girls will spend the week shadowing different counselors and program staff so that they have an all-encompassing view of what it means to be a counselor at camp.

Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2)Counselor in Training 2 program is available to Ambassadors Only (Girls entering 11th or 12th Grade). This program is the last step in leadership at camp before girls are old enough to become staff. Girls participating in this program will work directly under the supervision of a Unit Counselor and CIT. Together the Unit Counselor and participant will lead a patrol of girls through Girl Led, Girl Planned processes, be with the girls in their day to day activities and assist in providing quality programs to the girls.

*Please note that while a girl will be working with other counselors and staff, they are still considered campers. This program is designed to teach the girls how to work with girls and other staff members. Girls participating in this program will not be left alone in direct supervision of girls. A qualified staff member must be present at all times.

*Girls interested in the CIT2 program will need to fill out the CIT2 application to be considered for this program. All applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Camp Director and the GSNENY Camp Department. These applications are due by May 15, 2016. This will ensure the review of your application, interview process and time for the appropriate paperwork to be submitted.

Waterfront in Training 1 (WIT1):Waterfront in Training 1 is a leadership program for Seniors & Ambassadors. Red Cross requires that girls be 15+ when acquiring their waterfront certifications. This program focuses on becoming Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR For the Professional Rescuer Certified. Girls will focus on learning the skills for both certifications.

Waterfront in Training 2 (WIT2):Waterfront in Training 2 is a leadership program for Seniors & Ambassadors, centering on the Red Cross Small Craft Safety Course. They will be required to demonstrate skills and pass the written test. When they are not practicing their boating skills, girls will be able to use their lifeguarding training and assist in waterfront supervision. *PRE-REQUISITE: WIT 1

Summer Camp 2016 Leadership Opportunities*

Girls attending leadership programs do not pay the regular camp fee. Leadership programs are offered at a lower price to encourage girls to attend leadership programs and learn skills needed to be successful in their future.

*Please note that Specialty Programs are not available to girls participating in Leadership Programs

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Week 1

Week 2

Week3

Bus 1: Bethlehem/ Albany



8:05/ 4:50Line Drive Ball Park; Bethlehem



8:25/ 4:35Delaw

are Plaza; Delmar

8:25/ 4:35Delaw

are Plaza; Delmar

8:25/ 4:35Delaw

are Plaza; Delmar

8:40/ 4:20North Albany Com

munity Ctr; Albany


munity Ctr; Albany


munity Ctr; Albany

Bus 2: Troy/ LathamBus 2: Troy/ Latham

Bus 2: Troy/ Loudonville

8:10/ 4:55W

almart; Troy (Hoosick Street)

8:10/ 4:55W


8:10/ 4:55W


8:30/ 4:35Loudonville Elem

entary School8:30/ 4:35

Loudonville Elementary School


entary School

8:40/ 4:25Latham

Farms; Hom

e Depot Lot8:40/ 4:25

Latham Farm

s; Home Depot Lot

8:40/ 4:25Latham

Farms; Hom

e Depot Lot

Bus 3: Guilderland/ AlbanyBus 3: Greene/ Ravena

Bus 3: Guilderland/ Albany

8:05/ 4:55Hannaford, Voorheesville

8:00/ 5:15Tops; Greenville


8:20/ 4:40Stuyvesant Plaza, near Creo

8:15/ 5:00Dollar General; Coxsackie


8:35/ 4:25New

Scotland Elementary School

8:35/ 4:40AW

Becker Elem. School; Selkirk

8:35/ 4:25New


9:00/ 4:15W

almart; East Greenbush

9:00/ 4:15W


9:00/ 4:15W


Week 4

Week 5

Week 6







8:25/ 4:35Delaw

are Plaza; Delmar

8:25/ 4:35Delaw

are Plaza; Delmar

8:25/ 4:35Delaw

are Plaza; Delmar


munity Ctr; Albany


munity Ctr; Albany


munity Ctr; Albany

Bus 2: Troy/ LathamBus 2: Troy/ Latham

Bus 2: Troy/ Latham

8:10/ 4:55W


8:10/ 4:55W


8:10/ 4:55W




Loudonville Elementary School


entary School

8:40/ 4:25Latham

Farms; Hom

e Depot Lot8:40/ 4:25

Latham Farm

s; Home Depot Lot

8:40/ 4:25Latham

Farms; Hom

e Depot Lot

Bus 3: Guilderland/ AlbanyBus 3: Greene/ Colum

biaBus 3: Guilderland/ Albany


7:50/ 5:25Catskill Park & Ride, Near Thruw

ay I878:05/ 4:55

Hannaford, Voorheesville


8:00/ 5:10W

almart;Hudson Rt. 9W

8:20/ 4:40Stuyvesant Plaza, Near Creo

8:35/ 4:25New


8:20/ 5:05Kinderhook Elks Club

8:35/ 4:25New


9:00/ 4:15W


8:40/ 4:45Schodack Park & Ride; Junction 9 & I90

9:00/ 4:15W


9:00/ 4:15W


Camp Is-Sho-Da Bus Schedule: 6 weeks

WOodhaven bus schedule

Week 1:

Week 2:

Week 3:

Bus 1: Schenectady/ ScotiaBus 1: Schenectady/Ballston Spa

Bus 1: Schenectady/ Scotia

7:55/ 5:10Niskayuna Tow

n Hall7:55/ 5:10

Schenectady Cty Comm

untiy College7:55/ 5:10

Niskayuna Town Hall

8:10/ 4:55Price Chopper, Altam

ont Ave8:10/ 4:55

Niskayuna Town Hall

8:10/ 4:55Price Chopper, Altam

ont Ave

8:20/ 4:40Schenectady Cty Com

muntiy College

8:25/ 4:40Burnt Hills M

ethodist Church8:25/ 4:40


untiy College

8:40/ 4:25Target; Scotia

8:40/ 4:25Ballston Spa HS


Bus 2: Mechanicville/ Clifton Park

Bus 2: Cobleskill/ ScotiaBus 2: M

echanicville/ Clifton Park

8:00/ 5:05 Price Chopper, M

echanicville7:40/ 5:15

SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Circle8:00/ 5:05

Price Chopper, Mechanicville

8:15/ 4:50JC Penney, Clifton Park Center

8:10/ 4:50Duanesburg Elem


JC Penney, Clifton Park Center



Target; Scotia8:30/ 4:35

Burnt Hills Methodist Church

8:45/ 4:20Ballston Spa High School


Week 4:

Week 5:

Bus 1: Schenectady/Ballston SpaBus 1: Schenectady/ Scotia

7:55/ 5:10Schenectady Cty Com

munityCollege


n Hall


n Hall8:10/ 4:55

Price Chopper, Altamont Ave




untiy College

8:40/ 4:25Ballston Spa HS


Bus 2: Amsterdam

/ GloversvilleBus 2: M

echanicville/ Clifton Park

8:05/ 5:00M

cNulty Academy, Am

sterdam8:00/ 5:05

Price Chopper, Mechanicville

8:25/ 4:40M

cDonalds; Comrie Avenue,

Johnstown

8:15/ 4:50JC Penney, Clifton Park Center

8:35/ 4:30Boulevard Elem

entary School, Gloversville


ethodist Church

8:50/ 4:15Broadalbin- Perth High School


HLC/LCC Shuttle: WEEK 2

Albany Service Center SUN: 12:00/ FRI: 4:15

Target, Saratoga Springs SUN: 12:30/ FRI: 3:45

Hidden Lake Camp

SUN: 1:15/ FRI: 3:00

Lake Clear Camp

SUN: 4:00 Arrival/ FRI: 12:00 Depart

Albany to Lake Clear Camp: $40

Albany to Hidden Lake Camp: $30

Hidden Lake Camp to Lake Clear Cam

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