2013 Online Camp Guide

Dear Girl Scout Camper,

Summer 2013 will be here before you know it! We hope you will spend a part of your sum-mer with us at Girl Scout summer resident camp.

You will have the chance to discover “What Can a Girl Do?” Can you bend water? Or become the first “Camp Iron Chef”? Or saddle up and head out on the trail on your favorite camp horse? Or eat Ants on a Log? Or make a new best friend?

These adventures and much more await you at summer resident camp! Read through this camp guide to learn about fun and excitement planned for you this summer. Share it with your family and friends and decide which camp and when you want to attend. Then register and prepare for a fun-filled time at camp!

There is something for all ages at Girl Scout Summer Camp. Join us this summer and discover “What Can a Girl Do”!

See you at camp,

Anne SootsChief Executive Officer

The Official

Guide 2013

We can’t wait to tell you more about camp!Turn the page for more information.

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FOr GirlsHow do i choose?Each program center offers a variety of sessions for all ages. Read the different session descriptions and decide which one best meets your interests. You will also have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities like campfires, swimming, and games at all camp sessions. Of course, all of our camps are great places to meet new friends, try something for the first time and build memories to last a lifetime!

Can i bring a friend?Absolutely! You can even bring a friend who is not a Girl Scout! Just be sure to write your buddy’s name on your Summer Camp Registration form, and be sure that she writes your name on her Summer Camp Registration form. Also, check to make sure that you both sign up for the same program and session and send the registrations in the same envelope.

i’m a Girl scout Brownie this year, but will be a Girl scout Junior next year. should i register for Brownie or Junior programs? Girls should register for programs based on the grade in which they will be enrolled for the 2013/2014 school year. Girls may at-tend a summer camp program unit for a younger age level, but not an older one. For example, if you are currently a third grade Girl Scout Brownie and will be a fourth grader in fall 2013, you may register for a Girl Scout Junior, Brownie, or Daisy session. However, a Girl Scout Brownie currently in second grade who will enter third grade in fall 2013 may only register for a Girl Scout Brownie or Daisy unit, not a Junior one. Girl Scout age levels are as follows:

Girl scout Daisy—Kindergarten-Grade 1 Girl scout Brownie—Grades 2-3 Girl scout Junior—Grades 4-5 Girl scout Cadette—Grades 6-8 Girl scout senior—Grades 9-10 Girl scout Ambassador—Grades 11-12

Want to visit camp before you sign up? Join us for a guided tour or just explore the program centers with your family. Staff will be on site to answer questions and help you register for the sessions you’re most ex-cited about. You do not need to register for this event, but please contact us for directions to the programs centers if you want to attend!

Saturday, April 6, 2013Option 1: 10:00am to 12:00noon, Mintahama Option 2: 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Finbrooke

Saturday, April 13, 2013Option 3: 10:00am to 12:00noon, Cherokee RidgeOption 4: 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Latonka

Friday, April 5, 2013Option 5: 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Jefferson City Service Center*

*We do not have a resident camp site in the Jefferson City area, but staff will be on hand at the Jefferson City Service Center to provide information about resident camp locations, answer questions and help you sign up for summer camp.

Camp Preview

Girl Scouts take action to make the world a better place! Girls with their families can give back to GSMH program centers, helping to keep them beautiful and safe for all to use, then enjoy a hot dog roast immediately follow-ing the event!

Option 1: Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Minahama Option 2: Saturday, May 4 from 9:00am to 1:00pm, FinbrookeOption 3: Saturday, May 11 from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Cherokee RidgeOption 4: Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Latonka

Registration Deadline: 4/19/13

Please complete a GSMH Event Registration form (page 29) for the camp service day. Or go to www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org/serviceday to print out a special Camp Service Day form.

Camp service Day

Girl scouts offered a wonderful group of girls where common concerns and interests could come together. We could learn, be challenged, and support one another. it was a very positive aspect of my life and played an important role in shaping who i am today.Judy Woodruff,Anchor & senior Correspondent, CNN& Girl scout Alumna

Are you ready to spend a night at camp?Here is your chance to experience all of the camp favorites like swimming, songs, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and so much s’more. You will spend the night in a secure bunk-style housing unit and receive a Summer Camp fun patch.

2 days/1 night

session 3: June 30–July 1 at Mintahamasession 4: July 7–8 at both Latonka or Finbrooke Fee: $80/girl

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Pony Tails

Calling all Brownie horse-lovers… This session is your chance to get up close and hands-on with horses. You will get to pet, groom and learn all about horses—plus have riding time! Of course you’ll also enjoy other camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and outdoor cooking with your fellow horse-lovers. You will earn the Pets badge.

Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a partici-pant’s experience and comfort level, or weather conditions.

6 days/5 nights

session 2: June 23–28 at Cherokee Ridge

Fee: $290/girl

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Yee Haw! Join us for a week full of horses. You will learn basic horse safety and get to pet, groom, and enjoy riding time. Don’t worry—we will save room for other fun camp activities like swim-ming, arts and crafts, games, songs, arts and crafts, and outdoor cooking, too! You will earn the Pets badge.

Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a participant’s experience and comfort level, or weather conditions.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

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A World of Camptastic Fun

Fill your day with the adventures and fun experi-enced by girls all over the world by learning new songs, games, dances and crafts from other parts of the world. You’ll also get to take a dip in the pool, enjoy a camp lunch, and meet new friends. You’ll receive a Summer Camp fun patch, too!

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session 2: June 26 at Mintahamasession 6: July 10 at Finbrooke

Fee: $40/girl

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Discover: These programs are designed to help you gain practical life skills, develop critical thinking skills, seek challenges in the world, or develop a strong sense of self.

Connect: These programs are designed to help you feel con-nected to their local community, develop healthy relationships, feel connected to their global community, promote cooperation and team building, learn to resolve conflicts, or advance diversity.

Take Action: These programs are designed to help you advo-cate for themselves and others, educate and inspire others to act, become a resourceful problem-solver or feel empowered to make a difference.

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We WANT yOur CAmP sTOries!Once you get home from your camp adventure, visit our Facebook page or send us an email and tell us all about your experi-ence! Let us know what you did, what you learned, and what memories you’ll be keeping for years... You can also submit your favorite camp photos!

Did you try something daring? Learn something new? Meet a best friend? We can’t wait to hear all about it—and we just may share your story with the world on our blog or other publication!

[email protected] or www.facebook.com/gsmoheartland

rookie riders

Are you ready for a horseback riding adventure? Join this unit if you want to cowgirl up and visit a local stable to spend some of your camp days on horseback. You will learn all about horses and horse safety. You also get to pet, groom, and enjoy riding time. Of course you’ll enjoy other camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and outdoor cooking with your fellow horse lovers. You will earn the Pets badge.

(This unit will be leaving Finbrooke twice to ride horses at Hartman Farms located just outside of Springfield.)


6 days/5 nights

session 6: July 21–26 at Finbrooke

Fee: $290/girl

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If you love the water, then this is the place for you. Not only will you spend your “Mermaid” days in the water, but you will also discover why water is so precious to all of us! Enjoy a floating lunch, make a water cycle bracelet, and experi-ence a one-of-a-kind pool party at camp! You will get to enjoy all of the camp favorites too! Enjoy activities found in the WOW (Wonders of Water) Brownie journey and earn the Brownie Girl Scout Way badge.

4 days/3 nights

session 3: June 30–July 3 at Mintahama

Fee: $160/girl

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What goes on after dark at camp? Think: flashlight tag and moonlit nature hikes, camp-fires and songs, crazy crafts and a night dip in the pool! You may even find out who else calls camp home. There will be plenty of time for daylight fun too! You will earn the Making Friends badge.

6 days/5 nights

session 1: June 16–21 at Mintahama

Fee: $240/girl

Fireflies & Flashlights C

Explore different ways to have fun on your horse and in the water. Play water games that you and your horse will love, then splash into the pool with your new camp friends. There will also be time for the camp favorites like s‘mores, songs, and outdoor cooking. On a horse or in the water you will have a great time at camp this summer! You will earn the Pets badge.

Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding maybe limited by a participant’s experience and comfort level, or weather conditions.

6 days/5 nightssession 2: June 23–June 28 at Mintahama (Girls in this session will leave Mintahama twice to ride horses at Horses of Hope located just outside of Joplin.) Fee: $290 per girl

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Find these awesome items at your camp trading post!

You don’t have to wait to grow up to be a scientist; you can be one at camp! During your stay, you might learn to bend water, dive into density, get slimed and make something bubble up! Camp is a great place to let your mad scientist out! You will also go swimming, create crafts, and cook over a fire to boot! You will earn the Home Scientist badge.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Experience camp with all 5 senses—hug a tree, smell the campfire, taste some great s‘mores, hear the sounds of animals, and see how much fun you can have at camp! Girl Scout Brownies will explore camp using all 5 senses while also participating in camp activities such as swimming, hiking, and cooking meals out-side. You will earn the Senses badge.

6 days/5 nights

session 5: July 14–19 at Latonka

Fee: $240/girl

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Are you ready for a horseback riding adventure? Join this unit if you want to cowgirl up and visit a local stable to spend some of your camp days on horseback. You will learn all about horses and horse safety. You will also get to pet, groom, and enjoy riding time. Of course you’ll enjoy other camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and outdoor cooking with your fellow horse lovers. Plan to earn the Pets badge when you attend this camp session.

Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be limited by a participants experience and comfort level, or weather conditions.

4 days/3 nights

session 3: June 30-July 3 at Mintahama (Girls in this session will leave Mintahama twice to ride horses at Horses of Hope located just outside of Joplin.) Fee: $190/girl

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Attention Girl Scout Brownies, are you ready for a challenge? You and your new friends will work as a team to build a fire, follow trail signs, iden-tify animal tracks, and cook your own gourmet meal over a fire. We will save time for swimming, games, crafts, and more. You will earn the Fair Play badge.

3 days/2 nights

session 4: July 7–9 at Latonkasession 5: July 17–19 at Finbrooke

Fee: $120/girl

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After this week, you will be camp crazy. Count on activities like swimming, cooking over a fire, na-ture hikes, songs, skits, team sports, a challenge course, arts and crafts, and all-camp activities. There’s more! You will also work on skill-building badges, contribute to a summer camp project, and participate in the “Great Camp-A-Thon.” You don’t want to miss this camp journey!

Girls will participate in age level appropriate activities which may also include: canoeing, archery, low ropes course, high ropes course, the climbing tower, and the zip line. Please indicate which level she will be participating in on her registration form: Girl Scout Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador.

Each girl will participate with her own age level.

6 days/5 nights

session 4: July 7–12 at Finbrookesession 6: July 21–26 at Latonka

Fee: $230/girl

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Come find out what camp summers are made of. You will explore the outdoors, enjoy swim-ming, play water games, create crafts, have a picnic, and meet some of the creatures that call camp home. You’ll spend the night in per-matents with canvas window flaps and earn the Girl Scout Way badge.

3 days/2 nights


Fee: $120/girl

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Discover the wonders of water, as you explore the outdoors, enjoy swimming, play water games, make water peepers, create crafts, have a picnic, and even find out who else calls the waters of camp home. Don’t miss this exciting camp journey! You will earn a portion of the WOW! Award component from the It’s Your Planet–Love It Journey.

3 days/2 nights


Fee: $120/girl

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NeW THis yeAr!A Total Camp experience

There’s so many fun things to do at camp, how do you chose? You don’t have to! This session is full of camp favorites: swimming, songs, games, skits, outdoor cooking, campfires, nature hikes, arts and crafts. There’s even a “your choice day.” No matter what you choose, you’ll have a great time at camp this summer! Girls will earn the Hiker badge.

4 days/3 nights

session 3: June 30–July 3 at Cherokee Ridge

Fee: $160/girl

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i like Girl scouts because i love my friends, my troop leader, and my assistant leader.Paige

Can’t get enough of the water? Join us for extra swim time, canoeing, a freeze frog, night swim, a floating breakfast and water olympics. Don’t worry—we’ll fit in other camp fun like hiking, crafts, skits, songs, and more in the week too, and you’ll earn the Camper badge.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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H2O sampler

Are you ready to get wet? You’ll get water-logged with swimming, canoeing, and silly water games then dry off for other camp favorites like hiking, cooking out, songs, and more games. End this great camp experience with an ice cream party. You will earn the Energize award component from the It’s Your Planet–Love It journey.

4 days/3 nights


Fee: $160/girl

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robo-Girls

Have you ever dreamed of building a robot? Do you like working on computers? Well, this is your chance to do it at camp! You will learn to build and program a LEGO robot using computers. Program it to complete special tasks, or maybe even run an obstacle course. Plus, there will be time to enjoy all of the other camp favorites, like swimming and s’mores. You will earn the Energize Award compo-nent from the It’s Your Planet–Love It journey.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Who doesn’t like to spend time with her best friend or sister at camp? Well, get packing because we’re waiting on the TWO of you! Grab your buddy and both of you can make new friends while swimming, canoeing, playing team games, and singing around the camp fire. You will earn the Manners Skill-Building badge respective to your Girl Scout level.

A pair of campers (two girls only) register together and share living space with another pair of girls. Applications for Double the Fun MUST be stapled together and mailed in the same envelope to be processed together. If you are not currently registered as a Girl Scout, please include an additional $12 mem-bership fee with the Summer Camp Registra-tion Form.

4 days/3 nights


Fee: $120/girl

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Are you wishing you had amazing archery skills like in the movies? Get on target as you prac-tice and learn the ancient art of archery. You will test your skills on the range and learn how to care for your equipment. Creativity abounds with the games you can play to improve your archery skills. This session is on target for more fun as you enjoy other camp favorites too. Girls will earn the Camper badge.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Spend the week in the one-of-a-kind Luta tree house unit, and put your social, planning, and dance skills to the test as you get ready to host “the dance party of the summer” for your camp guests. Pick a theme, create invitations, and find your music! You will also get to cookout, swim, hike, make arts and crafts and enjoy other camp activities. Girls will earn the Social Butterfly badge.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Get ready to saddle up in this beginning horse-back riding session. You will learn the basics of safety, grooming, how to lead your horse, the different pieces of tack, and how to saddle a horse; you will also learn the basics of riding: “walking, stopping, and turning.” You’ll be ready to weave through polls and turn the barrels in no time. There will be plenty of time to enjoy swim-ming, hiking and other camp activities too. Girls will earn the Animal Habitats badge.


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Fee: $290/girl

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

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On land or water, by horse or boat, you will be moving at camp this summer! Jump in a canoe with your camp buddy and race across the lake. Saddle up for some friendly horseback riding skills competitions. Toss a ring in the pool, or on horseback! If you want some time in the water and need a horse fix too, this is the session for you. Girls will earn the Energize award compo-nent from the It’s Your Planet—Love It journey.


6 days/5 nightssession 1: June 16–21 at MintahamaFee: $290/girl

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i love my sisters in Girl scouts! i love my teacher too! i learn the Girl scouts rule too. i also like to eat cookies.Jordan

Have you ever wondered what’s awake at night when you are sleeping? Well, here is your chance to find out! Explore the night life, go spider sniff-ing, look for satellites, and participate in a new challenge every night. You’ll sleep in late to catch up on your Zzzzs, and have plenty of day light to swim, canoe and enjoy other activities. Girls will earn the Camper badge.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

Night Crawlers D

Do you ever wonder what kinds of activities and badges the first Girl Scouts worked on with Juliette Low? Do you wish you could travel back in time and try a few? Join us for this Windows to the Past session and try your hand at differ-ent badge activities from the 1910s–1990s. We will surely test your Girl Scout skills with activi-ties like outdoor intelligence, how to read secret codes, and treating someone with First Aid. Girls will earn the Windows to the Past patch.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Get your game face on and enjoy a session full of low ropes challenges and team building games. Hoist your tent mates through a giant “Spider Web,” or spot them on a “Single Line Traverse.” Have you ever tried to do the “TP Shuffle” or maneuver “Giant Skis?” Working to-gether you can conquer the “Mountain Tops.” You’ll also have time to enjoy lots of other camp activities like swimming, crafts and campfires. Girls will earn the Staying Fit badge.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Camp is a great place for you and your new friends to chill out. Sunny days at the pool, crafts on the front porch, a little archery in the wood, laughs over lunch, songs and skits by fire-light. You will also have the chance to choose other daily activities like canoeing, horseback riding, or hiking. Girls will earn the Energize Award component from the It’s Your Planet–Love It Journey.

4 days/3 nights


Fee: $160/girl

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This session has a little of everything for the cowgirl who likes a challenge! You’ll get to visit a local horse stable for some riding time and work together to see if you can solve the challenge of Finbrooke’ s low ropes course. Along the way, you’ll have time to swim, play games, and enjoy lots of other fun camp activities. Girls will earn the Animal Habitats badge.


6 Days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

(This unit will be leaving Finbrooke 2 times to ride horses at Hartman Farms outside of Springfield.)

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Are you ready to hit the trail? If you have at-tended one of the beginning horse camps (or have received permission from the outdoor program specialist), then this is the camp for you! You will sharpen your horse knowledge and improve your riding skills, as you spend time working and riding your horse in the arena. Finish out your horse-filled week on the trails of camp. There will be plenty of time to enjoy swimming, hiking and other camp activities too. Girls will earn the Outdoors Skill-Building badge respective to their Girl Scout level.


6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

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Just for Fun:Camp mad lib

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Without reading the story, fill in the blanks below with words as instructed below each blank. Then read your story with all your substituted words to see how funny it turns out! Don’t read the story as you fill in the blanks—it ruins the fun!

__________________ was so excited! She was packing to go to Girl Scout Summer

Camp! She packed a ___________, ___________, and her favorite ________________.

She headed off to camp in a _________________ with her best friend, ____________.

They arrived on a _________________ day. While she was there, she met ________

new friends. When the end of the week came, ____________ couldn’t believe it

and couldn’t wait to tell her ________________________ about her experience!

Your first name

an object another object an article of clothing

something you ride in your best friend

weather a number

a relative (mom, brother, etc.)

your name

Camp shirtsNew this year! Camp shirts with the name of the program center where you attend camp (Latonka, Finbrooke, Mintahama, or Cherokee Ridge) are guaranteed in stock if you pre-order them on your Summer Camp Registration form on page 21.

As usual, there is a different color shirt for each program center that features the program center name and year, but if you want one, you must pre-order it when your register for camp!

Camp T-shirts that are not specific to a program center will be available in the trading post during camp and at retail shops in the service centers.

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Your team must work together to create your own primitive living unit. Plan on a week filled with challenges designed to put your teamwork to the test. Be prepared to hike, swim, paddle, and shoot a bow; these skills and more will be needed to navigate your team to success. The true survivor test comes as you plan and take part in an overnight canoe trip to the island. You will earn the Trailblazing badge.

Safety Note: Safety is our top priority; some activities and island camping may be limited by weather conditions.

6 days/5 nights

session 2: June 23–28 at Mintahamasession 5: July 14–19 at Latonka

Fee: $240/girl

survivor Challenge C Are you ready for the challenge of Finbrooke’s high ropes course? Do you want to go horse-back riding too? In this session you will enjoy swinging through the trees, saddling up for a ride, and relaxing at the pool on a hot day. More, you say? There will also be time for cooking out, singing, campfires, and other camp favorites. You will earn the Outdoors Skill Building badge respective to your Girl Scout level.

(This unit will be leaving Finbrooke 2 times to ride horses at Hartman Farms outside of Springfield.)


6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

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Get ready to saddle up in this beginning horseback riding session. You will learn the basics of safety, grooming, how to lead your horse, the different pieces of tack, and how to saddle a horse; you will also learn the basics of riding: “walking, stopping, and turning.” You’ll be ready to weave through polls and turn the barrels in no time. There will be plenty of time to enjoy swimming, hiking and other camp ac-tivities too. Girls will earn the Animal Habitats badge.


6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

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Are you ready to hit the trail? If you have at-tended one of the beginning horse camps (or have received permission from the outdoor program manager), then this is the camp for you! You will sharpen your horse knowledge and improve your riding skills, as you spend time working and riding your horse in the arena. Finish out your horse filled week on the trails of camp. There will be plenty of time to enjoy swimming, hiking and other camp activities too. Girls will earn the Outdoors Skill-Building badge respective to their Girl Scout level.


6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

4 days/3 nights


Fee: $190/girl

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Do you love to play hard in the outdoors, not worrying about whether you get dirty or messy? Do you like to swim, canoe, cook out and go hik-ing? How about a little “me” time? Sound good? After you play hard all week, come to the Camp Spa and treat yourself to a fruity facial, hand massage, and a camp manicure and pedicure before you leave for home. You will earn the Girl Scout Way Legacy badge respective to your Girl Scout level.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Are you a camp food connoisseur? Do you want to take your camp cooking skills up a notch? Then get ready for mystery ingredients and some HOT competition for the title of Camp Iron Chef. Hone your cooking skills, experiment with new ingredients, and find out where your tasty food comes from. You will earn the Cook Legacy badge respective to your Girl Scout level. We recommend that girls in this session are comfortable cooking over an open fire and enjoy trying new foods.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Do you love camp? Would you like to sample the different types of jobs that camp has to offer? Try your hand helping in the kitchen, get crafty helping in the art studio, or soak up some rays helping out at the waterfronts. You will also have time to enjoy activities just for you and your fellow camp aids. This is a great way to earn hours towards your Service to Girl Scouting Award. You will receive a Camp Aid patch.

4 days/3 nights

session 3: June 30–July 3 at Cherokee Ridge or Mintahama

6 days/5 nights

session 1: June 16–21 at Cherokee Ridge or Mintahamasession 2: June 23–28 at Cherokee Ridge or Mintahamasession 4: July 7–12 at Latonka or Finbrookesession 5: July 14–19 at Latonka or Finbrookesession 6: July 21–26 at Latonka or Finbrooke

Fee: $75/girl for Session 3 or $110/girl for Sessions 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6

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Adventure awaits you and your camp friends as you work together to solve the puzzles and challenges of the low ropes course, climb up into the trees and take on the high ropes course. Then it’s on to the zip line to catch a breeze. Free rappel from the top of the rappel-ling and climbing tower and chill out at the cool pool. This week is full of excitement, teamwork and high flying adventure! We won’t let you miss the other camp favorites. Girls will earn the First Aid Legacy badge respective of their Girl Scout level.

We recommend that girls in this session are comfortable with heights.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

Zip it C

What could make summer camp better? A horse of course! This session is designed for older girls who would like to learn beginning horse knowledge at an advanced pace. You will learn the basics of safety, grooming, and how to lead your horse, the different pieces of tack, and how to saddle a horse; you will also learn the basics of riding, “walking, stopping, and turning.” You’ll be ready to weave through polls, turn the barrels, and take a trail ride in no time. There will be plenty of time to enjoy swimming, hiking and other camp activities too. Girls will earn the Outdoors Skill Building badge respective to your Girl Scout level.


4 days/3 nights


Fee: $190/girl

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On land or water, by horse or boat, you will be moving at camp this summer! Jump in a canoe with your camp buddy and race across the lake. Saddle up for some friendly horseback riding skills competitions. Toss a ring in the pool, or on horseback! If you want some time in the water and need a horse fix too, this is the session for you. Girls will earn the Energize award compo-nent from the It’s Your Planet—Love It journey.


6 days/5 nightssession 1: June 16–21 at MintahamaFee: $290/girl

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You know where you’ve been. NOW, tell the world where you’re going. Come and find out how Improvisation can improve your commu-nication skills, how role playing may just lead you down the road to your dream job, or how real friendships and networking can broaden your world. We know you have the passion, let us help you with the drive. Enjoy your free time participating in the other favorites that camp has to offer; or put your leadership skills to work helping to teach younger girls great new skills. Girls will work on the Award components from the It’s Your Story—Tell It Journey. Any hours spent in a leadership role will also be counted towards your Service to Girl Scouting Award.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $240/girl

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Prerequisite: Girls must have completed Mavericks or have equivalent experience (consult the Camp Manager)

Come out and blaze a new trail with us. Pre-pare to eat, sleep and breathe horses this week; you will be trail riding, participating in camp rodeo activities, and taking in a night ride. You will even spend a night out of your unit with the horses. We will save time for camp favorites like swimming, cooking out and crafts too. Girls will earn the Outdoor Skills Building badge respective to their Girl Scout level.

This is an advanced unit; participants must be able to groom, saddle, lead, mount, dismount, care for their horse, and pass a council “Ring Test.” Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be lim-ited by a participant’s experience and com-fort level, or weather conditions.

6 days/5 nights


Fee: $290/girl

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WHAT’s FOur Fires?Four Fires is a special organization for campers and staff who have attended GSMH Summer Camp for four years or more. The “Four Fires” name stands for the four last-night campfires over those four years. Members of Four Fires must also be enrolled in grade 7 or higher at the time of joining, regardless of number of years attending camp.

This organization is a way to honor those who have shown their love for the camps, and is also a way for those members to give back to the camp and council through service of different activities. That might be a service proj-ect to help clean or beautify an area at one of the program centers, setting up an educational activity station, or serving as an ambassador for camp at an Open House or other event.

To take part in any off-season activities, members must be registered Girl Scouts. Pre-requisite years must be at least five-night sessions and can be at any of our program centers. Once you become a member, you can partici-pate in Four Fires at any site.

Four Fires is an honorary organization, and prospective members must accept honorary membership before they can join. Parents or guardians must also agree before their camper can become a member.

The roots of this organization come from three legacy groups, the Ikhato of Cherokee Ridge, the Osage of Latonka, and the Tribe of the Silver Arrow from Mintahama. Members of those organizations are automatically members of Four Fires. There is a special bond of sisterhood between all Girl Scouts, but that is even stronger between those who truly love to camp. This group provides an extra way for campers to bond as sisters.

(Girls must have completed grade 9 prior to attending this session)

Have you ever dreamed of being a camp counselor? Do you think it would it would be a great first job for you? Then here is your chance to discover the leader in you. This two-part experience starts with CIT I–an intense two-week session that prepares you for the rigors and rewards of being a camp counselor. Learn about yourself and the value of team-work and leadership skills. Make a difference in a younger girl’s life while enriching yours with new skills like outdoor living, arts, drama and improvisation. Soon you will be on your way to becoming a great leader, role model, and counselor to younger campers.

This session is two weeks, but you will not spend the weekend at the program center.

sessions 1 and 2: June 16–21 and June 23–28 at Cherokee Ridge and Mintahama

Fee: $300/girl

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Prerequisite: Girls must have completed grade 8 and Horse Whisperers or have equiva-lent experience (consult the Camp Manager) prior to attending this session.

Are you ready to learn more about horses and how a barn runs? This work study program will prepare you for the next steps to becoming a Wrangler in the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s riding program. Classes will include saddling, feeding, barn and herd management, riding instruction, and emergency procedures, followed by a written test to help you master your new skills. Spend half of your day at the barn and the other half enjoying the other ac-tivities that camp has to offer.

This is an intense program; participants should demonstrate excellent horsemanship and rid-ing skills. Horse sessions place an emphasis on safety from the ground up; riding may be lim-ited by a participant’s experience and comfort level, or weather conditions.


sessions 1 and 2: June 16–21 and June 23–28 at Cherokee Ridge

Fee: $300/girl

Wrangler in Training—WiTT

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When Girl scouts came into my life, i became this outgoing, funny, re-spectful girl with lots of potential.”High school Freshman

The Girl Scout camp experience is a great way to build new skills, get a sense of community, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether you go for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camp provides an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun—always under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Every girl should have a chance to go to camp!

What will your camp experience be like this sum-mer? Want to ride horses? Canoe and swim? Learn archery? Maybe you want to spend some time ex-ploring nature after dark? Or maybe you’re looking for an adrenaline rush on the high ropes? Well, you can do all this and more this summer. What are you waiting for?

What are you Waiting For?

(Grades 2-8)

Who doesn’t like to spend time with her best friend or sister at camp? Well, get packing because we’re waiting on the TWO of you! Grab your buddy and both of you can make new friends while swimming, canoeing, playing team games, and singing around the camp fire. You will earn the Manners Skill-Building badge respective to your Girl Scout level.

A pair of campers (two girls only) register together and share living space with another pair of girls. Applications for Double the Fun MUST be stapled together and mailed in the same envelope to be processed together. If you are not currently registered as a Girl Scout, please include an additional $12 mem-bership fee with the Summer Camp Registra-tion Form.

4 days/3 nights


Fee: $120/girl

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Through Girl scouting i feel i am given many opportunities that i might not otherwise be able to do. i am also being given skills that i will need and use throughout high-school, college and beyond.Girl scout—Columbia/Jefferson City Area

After this week, you will be camp crazy. Count on activities like swimming, cooking over a fire, na-ture hikes, songs, skits, team sports, a challenge course, arts and crafts, and all-camp activities. There’s more! You will also work on skill-building badges, contribute to a summer camp project, and participate in the “Great Camp-A-Thon.” You don’t want to miss this camp journey!

Girls will participate in age level appropriate activities which may also include: canoeing, archery, low ropes course, high ropes course, the climbing tower, and the zip line. Please indicate which level she will be participating in on her registration form: Girl Scout Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador.

Each girl will participate with her own age level.

6 days/5 nights

session 4: July 7–12 at Finbrookesession 6: July 21–26 at Latonka

Fee: $230/girl

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NeW THis yeAr!A Total Camp experience

Well, camp is a bit different depending on where you go. GSMH has four resident program centers, or four camps where you can stay as you participate in the programs listed on pages 13–19 of this Camp Guide.

Cherokee ridge Program Center: Cherokee Ridge is situated on 1,100 acres in Wayne County. There are three units that have screened cabins and sleep four campers each. All units have running water and latrines. Showers and flush toilets are located at the pool. Activity areas include a lake for canoeing, pool, horseback riding, and archery.

Finbrooke Program Center: Finbrooke offers a vari-ety of outdoor experiences on 200+ acres in Christian County. The units have a variety of sleeping areas which include small cabins, perma-tents and platform tents; each sleeps four campers. Running water and a shower house with flush toilets are in each unit. Activi-ties include a ropes course, climbing tower, zip line, archery, a pool, and canoeing on the Finley River.

mintahama Program Center: Located just outside of Joplin, Mintahama sits on 180 acres. A 12-acre lake is used for canoeing and paddle boating. The units have a variety of sleeping areas which include plat-form tents, screened cabins, tree houses, and a bunk house. All units have running water and latrines. Show-er facilities are located at the pool. Activities include boating, swimming, archery, and a nature center.

latonka Program Center: Latonka is located in a scenic cove on Lake Wappapello. This program center offers a variety of activities such as hiking, canoeing, paddleboating, swimming in the lake, and features a ropes course with low/high elements including a zip line. There are three established cabin units which have easy access to a shower house with flush toilets. Sleeping cabins are screened and have lighting and ceiling fans. Each cabin sleeps up to six campers.

What’s it Like at Camp?

You’ll receive a confirmation packet in the mail af-ter May 1. It will include a packing list, health history form, health examination form, (if required) medi-cations form and directions to camp. Everyone who attends camp for more than a day is required to have a health examination form completed, signed by a physician, and brought to camp on the first day of camp. You will not be able to stay if you don’t bring this with you. Ask your parents to make a doctor’s appointment for you now to avoid delays and be sure to make and keep a copy of the completed health form before turning it in.

What Should I Bring?

(Girls must have completed CiT i and grade 10 prior to attending this session)

You’re ready for the final step to becoming that great leader, role model and counselor that you had as a camper. The second part of the CIT experience will build on your skills and include an internship with a unit. You will learn about scheduling, personal care, day plan-ning, how to carry out programs, break down and teach new skills, and what to expect as a potential staff member. Get ready as we ramp up you leadership skills.


session 4 & 5: July 7–12 and July 14–19 at Finbrooke sessions 5 & 6: July 14–19 and July 21–26 at Latonka

Fee: $300/girl

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summer camp overviewAge level session 2 | June 23–28 Cost Date

Pony Tails $290 June 23–28Saddle Up $290 June 23–28

Horse Whisperers $290 June 23–28Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 June 23–28

CIT 1 (must have completed grade 9) $300 June 23–28 (2 weeks no weekend)

WIT (must have completed grade 8) $300 June 23–28 (2 weeks no weekend)

Age level session 3 | June 30–July 3 Cost DateCamp Daze $160 June 30–July 3Just Chillin $160 June 30–July 3Mavericks $190 June 30–July 3

A Horse of Course $190 June 30–July 3Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $75 June 30–July 3 (2 weeks no weekend)

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Age level session 1 | June 16–21 Cost DateBuckaroo Brownies $290 June 16–21

Saddle Up $290 June 16–21Mavericks $290 June 16–21

Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 June 16–21CIT 1 (must have completed grade 9) $300 June 16–21 (2 weeks no weekend)

WIT (must have completed grade 8) $300 June 16–21 (2 weeks no weekend)

Age level session 6 | July 21–26 Cost DateRookie Riders $290 July 21–26

Robo-Girls $240 July 21–26Cowgirl Challenge $290 July 21–26

Zip It $240 July 21–26Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 July 21–26

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Age level session 4 | July 7–12 Cost DateA World of Camptastic Fun $40 July 10 (day only)

Girls Have S’more Fun $80 July 7–8 (2 days/1 night)

It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 7–12It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 7–12It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 7–12It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 7–12

Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 July 7–12CIT 2 (must have completed grade 10 and CIT1) $300 July 7–12 (2 weeks no weekends)

Age level session 5 | July 14–19 Cost DateMermaid Explorers $120 July 14–16 (3 days/2 nights)

Outdoor Challenge $120 July 17–19 (3 days/2 nights)

Wet & Wild Week $240 July 14–19Daisy’s Ladies $240 July 14–19Ropes & Reins $290 July 14–19

Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 July 14–19CIT 2 (must have completed grade 10 and CIT1) $300 July 14–19 (2 weeks no weekends)

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Here’s an overview of what’s scheduled for Girl scout summer Camp 2013! This overview includes all sessions for all program centers-even ones outside

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Age level session 1 | June 16–21 Cost DateFireflies & Flashlights $240 June 16–21

Saddles & Paddles $290 June 16–21On Target $240 June 16–21

It’s Your Story—Tell It! $240 June 16–21Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 June 16–21 (all week)


Age level session 2 | June 23–28 Cost DateA World of Camptastic Fun $40 June 26 (day only)

It’s Science $240 June 23–28Tree Dwellers $240 June 23–28

Survivor Challenge $240 June 23–28Sea Horses $290 June 23–28

Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 June 23–28 (all week)


Age level session 3 | June 30–July 3 Cost DateGirls Have S’more Fun $80 June 30–July 1 (2 days/1night)

Saddle Scamps $190 June 30–July 3Mermaid Tales $160 June 30–July 3Double the Fun $120 June 30–July 3

H20 Sampler $160 June 30–July 3Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $75 June 30–July 3

Age level session 5 | July 14-19 Cost DateBrownie Explorers $240 July 14–19

Night Crawlers $240 July 14–19Survivor Challenge $240 July 14–19

Dirt Divas $240 July 14–19Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 July 14–19

CIT 2 (must have completed grade 10 and CIT1) $300 July 14–19 (2 weeks no weekend)

Age level session 6 | July 21–26 Cost DateIt’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 21–26It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 21–26It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 21–26It’s Your Camp—Love It! $230 July 21–26

Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 July 21–26CIT 2 (must have completed grade 9) $300 July 21–26

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Age level session 4 | July 7–12 Cost DateGirls Have S’more Fun $80 July 7–8 (2 days/1 night)

Outdoor Challenge $120 July 7–9 (3 days/2 nights)

Water Bugs $120 July 10–12 (2 days/1 night)

Junior Game Face $240 July 7–12Camp Iron Chef $240 July 7–12

Camp Aid (must have completed grade 7) $110 July 7–12

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of your Girl scout level. To see descriptions for sessions outside of your Girl scout level, visit our website or email us at [email protected].

registration instructionsGirl Scout summer camp registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and must be received by May 1, 2013.

Please complete the entire registration form, paying close atten-tion to dates, grade levels, fees and required signatures.

• Register according to the grade level that the camper will enter for the fall 2013 school year.

• Please list a first, second, and third choice program session. • If you are registering for multiple sessions, please make a

copy of the camp registration form and complete one form for each week that your camper wishes to attend camp. Please list a first, second, and third choice on each camp registration form.

Summer Camp Registration forms must be accompanied by a $40 non-refundable* deposit. Forms may be emailed, mailed, faxed, or walked in to any Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland service center.

*Deposits are only refunded if a girl cannot be placed in one of her choices, does not receive requested financial assistance, the session is cancelled by the council, in the event of a family death or emergency, or a camper’s injury or illness.

registration ConfirmationCampers will receive a confirmation via US mail for each program session for which they are registered. Confirmations will include:

• Specific session information • Health Examination*, Health History, and Medication Forms

*Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and the American Camp Association (ACA) require that each girl who attends a summer resident camp provide a copy of a health examination, including month and year of all immunizations, con-ducted not more than 24 months prior to opening day of the resident camp program she is attending. Upon arrival at camp, each camper will receive a health screening. We do not allow girls with fevers or evidence of head lice to remain at camp. NOTE: If the program is a one-day unit, girls only need to bring a GSMH Health History Form to camp. No examination is required.

• Directions to camp• Packing list• Invoice

Girl scout membership registrationGirls do not have to be registered Girl Scouts before they register for summer camp; however all girls must be registered Girl Scouts for the 2012-2013 membership year before they attend camp. If the camper is not already a registered member, include the $12 membership registration fee with the Summer Camp Registration form to register as a Girl Scout. Membership dues are non-refund-able.

Girl scout Cookie CreditGirl Scout Cookie Credit gift cards may be used to pay for summer camp (including the deposit). Please include the cookie credit card number (including 2-digit security code) on the Summer Camp Registration form or Summer Camp Additional Payment Form. Girl Scout Cookie Credit cards are non-refundable, unless a cancella-tion is requested before the registration deadline or due to serious family emergency or illness verified in writing by a doctor. *Please note that Girl Scout Cookie Credit cards for the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Program will not be mailed to girls until May 2013. These may only be used for the girl who has earned it, and may not be shared with other girls. Please contact a service center if your child wishes to pay for Girl Scout Summer Camp 2013 with a 2013 Cookie Credit card to make special arrangements.

Financial AssistanceTo apply for financial assistance, please review the Financial As-sistance Guidelines and submit a Program Financial Assistance Application with the Summer Camp Registration form. Financial assistance will only be granted for one session per camper.

Family DiscountFamilies with two or more campers attending sessions at any camp may deduct $10 from each camper’s fee whether the girls attend at the same time or not. Registrations must be submitted together to receive this discount, which is only valid for one program unit per camper, and does not apply to one-day program units.

multi session-DiscountWe love to have campers attend multiple sessions in the same summer. We offer a multi-session discount. Deduct $10 from your second session fee. This offer is only valid for one additional ses-sion per camper, and does not apply to one-day program sessions.

Camp BuddiesSummer camp is a place to make new friends, as many girls come to camp not knowing anyone. Counselors are trained to help girls make new friends, but if girls would like to be placed in a unit with a buddy, both girls must register for the same unit, indicate their buddy choice on their registration form and submit their forms together.

TransportationAll campers must provide their own transportation to and from camp.

Changes, Cancellations and refundsEach program unit has a minimum number of campers required. If the minimum number of campers is not met, the program will be cancelled and the camper will be placed in her next available pro-gram unit choice. Camp registration fees, including deposit, will be refunded if a camper cannot be placed in her first, second, or third choice of program session.

In order to request a program unit or session change, parents or guardians should contact a customer data coordinator at 877-312-4764 to see if the change is possible. All program session changes must be made by the camp registration deadline (May 1). Changes requested after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Registration deposits are non-refundable unless a girl cannot be placed in one of her choices, does not receive requested financial assistance, the program unit is cancelled by the council, in the event of a family death or emergency, or a camper’s injury or illness. A doc-tor’s statement must accompany requests for refunds due to injury or illness that would prohibit camp attendance. In the event that a camper fails the health screening upon arrival at camp, every effort will be made to place her in a similar program unit at a later date. If this is not possible, a full refund will be granted. Every effort will be made to place a camper who misses her choice of program unit due to illness, injury, or family emergency in another program unit.

The balance of camp session fees is refunded only if written notice of cancellation is received three weeks before the camp program session starts, or if the camper is ill and a written notice of cancel-lation is accompanied by a statement from the camper’s attending physician.

Refunds will not be made if a camper leaves a camp session already in progress due to home-sickness, illness, behavioral issues or parental request.

Summer Camp Registration forms are available online! girlscoutsmoheartland.org/camp2013

Documents

2013 Online Camp Guide