Overnight events & camping ops brochure

Camp LocationsCamp Alice Chester, East TroyCamp Pottawatomie Hills, East TroyCamp Silverbrook, West BendCamp Winding River, Neosho

Event informationBeing outdoors- the cool lake breeze, smell of pine trees and wildflowers, and the awesomeness of a sky filled with sparkling stars! Take your camping experience to another level with our Troop Overnights and Events. Your girls will grow as leaders and a team as they gain new skills, discover more about themselves and make and strengthen friendships. Events are facilitated by experienced staff and volunteers and ensure the highest safety standards, meeting the needs of all girls. Age level for the event is the grade girls are entering in the fall to help them get a jump start on their next year of Girl Scouting.

Most events include a campfire, s’mores, and an optional night hike. Troops or individual girls and their adult chaperone will be assigned to troop houses, platform tents, or camping tents, and may be placed with another group. Requests for sleeping accommodations are not guaranteed. Meals are the responsibility of those registering.

When does registration open for overnight events?Registration will automatically open on Monday, February 2, at 11:00 p.m.

All events (unless otherwise noted) close one week before the event date if not filled earlier. If the event is full, you will be notified within three business days from time of receipt of paper registration.

What is the cancelation and refund procedure?If a troop/girl cannot attend an event for which they have paid, notify the council by the registration deadline (two weeks before an event) to transfer the fee to another event (one transfer only).

Full refunds will be issued if your troop/girl cannot be placed in the session of their/her choice or if the event is canceled by the council.

When will I receive a confirmation?A detailed confirmation will be emailed two weeks prior to the event. It will contain event details including appropriate dress, items to bring, and directions. If attending as a troop, the person who registered the troop is responsible for ensuring that everyone has received the confirmation and sharing additional details specific to the troop’s coordination of attending the event.

How many adults can we bring to overnights?Bed space is limited. We ask that troops only register the required number of adults to meet Safety-Wise ratios. If more adults want to attend, please contact the council two weeks before the event to see if space is available. Individually registered girls are required to be accompanied by an adult.

How does a girl use Program Activity Credits (PACs)?PACs earned through the Fall Nut Sale or Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity can reduce the cost for the girl who earned the PAC to attend an event. Submit PACs by mail or by dropping off at a resource center after registering online or submit with the Event Registration form.

Will girls earn a recognition?All events are connected to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and many events help girls earn a Girl Scout recognition—a badge, patch, or Journey award. When you see Earned Award, girls will complete all five steps to that badge or Related Award, girls will complete some steps to that badge. Visit gswise.org to see the specific steps girls will complete.

How to registerOnline registrations are processed immediately, whereas paper registrations could take a few days. If requesting financial assistance, you must use a paper registration.

Online• Go to gswise.org

Paper• Complete the Event Registration

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Camp Adventure Grades 1-3Try it all: paddle boating, swimming and cooking outside. Go on a letterboxing adventure and celebrate with s’mores at a campfi re.Fee: $30 per girl1- Friday, June 26, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

June 27, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook2- Saturday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.-Sunday,

July 19, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Letterboxer badge

Camporee Grades 2–8Explore and celebrate camping with girls from across Southeastern Wisconsin! Join us for s’mores, crafts, letterboxing, the rock wall, games and more. Juniors – Ambassadors stay for the sleepover including swimming, a talent show and more.Daytime OptionFee: $10 per girl/child; $3 per adult; children 4 and under are free 1- Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,

Alice Chester2- Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,

Silverbrook Overnight Option (individual girls must be accompanied by an adult) Fee: $25 per girl; $5 per adult3- Friday, June 12, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

June 13, 4:00 p.m., Alice Chester4- Friday, June 12, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

June 13, 4:00 p.m., SilverbrookJourney side trip: Get Moving!

Let’s Go Camping Grades 2-3Enjoy your first camping trip with a flag ceremony, friendship bracelets to practice your knot tying skills, building a fire and cooking a tasty treat. Follow the trail signs on a cool glow-in-the dark night hike. Leaders will receive credit for completing troop camp and outdoor skills training.Fee: $30 per girl1- Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday,

July 16, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook2- Friday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

August 1, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookEarned award: Hiker badge

Sense-ational Camping Grades 1-3Explore camp and fi ne tune all of your senses. Go on a color hike, make scented lip gloss, use your ears to fi nd your wolf pack, taste the water challenge, feel the difference between animal furs, and put it all together for a sensational obstacle course.Fee: $30 per girl1- Monday, June 29, 6:00 p.m.-Tuesday,

June 30, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook2- Thursday, July 30, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,

July 31, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Senses badge

Under the StarsGrades 2-3Discover all that happens when the sun sets. Stay up late to examine the night sky, spot fi refl ies on a night hike, and have a late-night dance party. Sleep in and have a fun day at camp swimming, paddle boating, and making crafts.Fee: $30 per girl1- Friday, July 10, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

July 11, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Senses badge

Wildlife ExplorersGrades 2-5Explore the forest and the creatures that live there. During the day, look for wacky wildlife, interesting plants and what inhabits our lake. Head out after dark for a nocturnal adventure! Fee: $30 per girl1- Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 p.m.-

Thursday, June 18, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

2- Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday, August 6, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

Related award: Animal Habitats badge

Girl Scout Daisy and Brownie Overnight EventsJune12-13 Camporee17-18 Wildlife Explorers26-27 Camp Adventure29-30 Sense-ational Camping

July10-11 Under the Stars15-16 Let’s Go Camping!18-19 Camp Adventure30-31 Sense-ational Camping31-August 1 Let’s Go Camping!

August5-6 Wildlife Explorers

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Girl Scout Junior Overnight EventsJune12-13 Camporee17-18 Wildlife Explorers18-19 Underground Explorers20-21 Adventurers30-July 1 Sun, Sand and Spa

July9-10 Prance and Paddle16-17 Underground Explorers17-18 Adventurers22-23 Sun, Sand and Spa23-24 Paddlers24-25 Water World

August5-6 Wildlife Explorers6-7 Prance and Paddle

September26-27 Outdoor Skill Builder– Level 1

October2-3 Outdoor Skill Builder– Level 2

AdventurersGrades 4-8Get ready for fun as your group challenges themselves with boating, geocaching, archery and cooking outdoors. Celebrate your adventures with swimming and s’mores.Fee: $30 per girl1- Saturday, June 20, 6:00 p.m.-Sunday,

June 21, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook2- Friday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

July 18, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Geocacher badge

CamporeeGrades 2–8Explore and celebrate camping with girls from across Southeastern Wisconsin! Join us for s’mores, crafts, letterboxing, the rock wall, games and more. Juniors – Ambassadors stay for the sleepover including swimming, a talent show and more.Daytime OptionFee: $10 per girl/child; $3 per adult; children 4 and under are free 1- Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,





Outdoor Skill BuildersLeaders will receive credit for completing troop camp and outdoor skills training.

Outdoor Skill Builder–Level 1 Grades 4-5 Get the basics including:Fire buildingKnot tyingCookingKnife safetyFirst aid

Stay in a platform tent, cabin, or building and cook a meal over a fire. Troops provide food for meals.Fee: $25 per girl; $5 per adult1- Saturday, September 26, 1:00 p.m.-

Sunday, September 27, 9:00 a.m., Winding River

Earned award: Camper badge

Outdoor Skill Builder–Level 2 Grades 5-8 Prerequisite: Let’s Go Camping or Outdoor Skill Builder - Level 1Advance your outdoor skills by:Using a compass and mapGeocaching with a GPSPacking a backpackCanoeing

Stay in a platform tent, tent or cabin and cook a meal over a camp fire. Troops provide food for meals.Fee: $25 per girl; $5 per adult1- Friday October 2, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday

October 3, 3:00 p.m., Alice Chester

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PaddlersGrades 4-8Grab a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) and a canoe. Learn basic paddling skills as you navigate an obstacle course, complete a scavenger hunt, and play water games from your canoe.Fee: $30 per girl1- Thursday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,

July 24, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

Prance and PaddleGrades 4-5Spend the night at Silverbrook, and then take a bus to a horse ranch for paddling and horseback riding.Fee: $60 per girl, $10 per adult*1- Thursday, July 9, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,

July 10, 3:30 p.m., Silverbrook2- Thursday, August 6, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,

August 7, 3:30 p.m., Silverbrook*Adult fee does not include ride and paddle. An adult spot for ride and paddle are contingent on space and requires a higher fee.

Sun, Sand and SpaGrades 4-8 Get moving as you hike, swim and kayak around camp! Try Zumba and relax painting your nails as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings.Fee: $30 per girl1- Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 p.m.-

Wednesday, July 1, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

2- Wednesday, July 22, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday, July 23, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

Related award: Staying Fit badge

Underground ExplorersGrades 4-8Discover what’s happening below your feet: explore the twists and turns of caverns on a caving fi eld trip, dig for buried treasure, and check out a top-secret underground location at camp.Fee: $40 per girl, $10 per adult*1- Thursday, June 18, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,


July 17, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook*Adult fee does not include caving tour. An adult spot for caving is contingent on space.Related award: Camper badge

Water World Grades 4-5Explore Lucas Lake with underwater cameras, snorkeling, fi shing, a canoe scavenger hunt, water purifi cation, and swimming.Fee: $30 per girl1- Friday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

July 25, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Animal Habitats badge

Wildlife ExplorersGrades 2-5Explore the forest and the creatures that live there. During the day, look for wacky wildlife, interesting plants and what inhabits our lake. Head out after dark for a nocturnal adventure! Fee: $30 per girl1- Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 p.m.-

Thursday, June 18, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

2- Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday, August 6, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

Related award: Animal Habitats badge

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Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Overnight EventsJune12-13 Camporee18-19 Underground Explorers20-21 Adventurers24-25 Adventure Sports25-26 Canoe and Canter30-July 1 Sun, Sand and Spa July8-9 Teen Adventure Arena16-17 Underground Explorers17-18 Adventurers22-23 Sun, Sand and Spa23-24 Paddlers29-30 Ultimate Adventure

August1-2 Teen Adventure Arena

September11-13 Camp Cleanup

October2-3 Outdoor Skill Builder– Level 29-11 Camp Cleanup

AdventurersGrade 4-8Get ready for fun as your group challenges themselves with boating, geocaching, archery and cooking outdoors. Celebrate your adventures with swimming and s’mores.Fee: $30 per girl1- Saturday, June 20, 6:00 p.m.-Sunday,

June 21, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook2- Friday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday,

July 18, 3:00 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Geocacher badge

Outdoor Skill BuildersLeaders will receive credit for completing troop camp and outdoor skills training.

Outdoor Skill Builder–Level 1 Grades 4-5 Get the basics including:Fire buildingKnot tyingCookingKnife safetyFirst aid

Stay in a platform tent, cabin, or building and cook a meal over a fire. Troops provide food for meals.

Outdoor Skill Builder–Level 2 Grades 5-8 Prerequisite: Let’s Go Camping or Outdoor Skill Builder - Level 1 Advance your outdoor skills by:Using a compass and mapGeocaching with a GPSPacking a backpackCanoeing

Stay in a platform tent, tent or cabin and cook a meal over a camp fire. Troops provide food for meals.Fee: $25 per girl; $5 per adult1- Friday October 2, 6:00 p.m.-Saturday

October 3, 3:00 p.m., Alice Chester Earned award: Cadette Trailblazing badge

Adventure Sports Grades 6-12Build your team and have fun as your troop takes a shot at archery, rock climbing, kayaking, and more.Fee: $35 per girl1- Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 p.m.-

Thursday, June 25, 3 p.m., SilverbrookRelated award: Cadette Good Sportsmanship badge

Camp CleanupGrades 6-12Enjoy a weekend at camp preparing buildings and equipment before and after day camp. Troops may stay overnight or come on Saturday to help.Fee: None1- Friday, September 11, 4:30 p.m.-Sunday,

September 13, 3:00 p.m. (work day is Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), Winding River

2- Friday October 9, 4:30 p.m.-Sunday, October 11, 3:00 p.m. (work day is Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), Pottawatomie Hills

Camporee Grades 2–8Explore and celebrate camping with girls from across Southeastern Wisconsin! Join us for s’mores, crafts, letterboxing, the rock wall, games and more. Juniors – Ambassadors stay for the sleepover including swimming, a talent show and more.Daytime OptionFee: $10 per girl/child; $3 per adult; children 4 and under are free 1- Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,





PaddlersGrades 4-8Grab a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) and a canoe. Learn basic paddling skills as you navigate an obstacle course, complete a scavenger hunt, and play water games from your canoe.Fee: $30 per girl1- Thursday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,


Canoe and CanterGrades 6-12Spend the night at Silverbrook then take a bus to a horse ranch for paddling and horseback riding.Fee: $60 per girl, $10 per adult*1- Thursday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,

June 26, 3:30 p.m., Silverbrook*Adult fee does not include ride and paddle. Adult spots for ride and paddle are contingent on space and require a higher fee.

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Sun, Sand and SpaGrades 4-8 Get moving as you hike, swim and kayak around camp! Try Zumba and relax painting your nails as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings.Fee: $30 per girl1- Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 p.m.-

Wednesday, July 1, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

2- Wednesday, July 22, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday, July 23, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

Related award: Staying Fit badge

Teen Adventure Arena Grades 6-12Do you have what it takes to be on Survivor or in the Hunger Games? Be your best in a girl friendly arena as you learn to navigate using the stars, become a marksman in archery, use a compass on a scavenger hunt and compete in a camoufl age challenge. Fee: $30 per girl1- Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday,

July 9, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook2- Saturday, August 1, 6:00 p.m.-Sunday,

August 2, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook

Ultimate AdventureGrades 6-12This adventure will include survival skills and outdoor cooking, swimming, paddling, and end with an ultimate survival challenge to show off the new skills your troop has learned.Fee: $30 per girl1- Wednesday, July 29, 6:00 p.m.-Thursday,


Underground ExplorersGrades 4-8Discover what’s happening below your feet: explore the twists and turns of caverns on a caving fi eld trip, dig for buried treasure, and check out a top-secret underground location at camp.Fee: $40 per girl, $10 per adult*1- Thursday, June 18, 6:00 p.m.-Friday,


July 17, 3:00 p.m., Silverbrook*Adult fee does not include caving tour. An adult spot for caving is contingent on space.Related award: Camper badge

Troop Camping OpportunitiesSummer is a great time to go troop camping at Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast properties.

Site RentalCamp Pottawatomie Hills located in East Troy, Chinook Program Center located in Waukesha, Trefoil Oaks Program Center located in Kenosha, and Woodhaven Program Center in Kenosha all offer troop camping opportunities throughout the summer, when day camp is not in session. Indoor troop camping facilities are available at all four locations; tent cabins are available at Chinook Program Center; and cabins and platform tents are offered at Camp Pottawatomie Hills.

You can plan your troop camping experience around your troop’s attendance at an event at one of the program properties with a little advanced planning. All four sites offer a variety of events for different age levels.

Selecting the perfect site just got easier with our new online Facility Selector! With a few keystrokes you will see a list of facilities that suit your needs. Visit gswise.org and go to camp, then site rental. You can also see pictures of program properties, check site rental availability, and request a reservation.

Swim, Camp, PaddleCamping at Camp Pottawatomie Hills on the following weekends or just wanting some water fun for your girls? We will provide one hour of swimming and one hour of paddle boating (Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies) or canoeing (Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors) for your troop. Times will be assigned based on the number of troops and girls registered. Please email [email protected] when registering to have your water time scheduled. Indicate if you are attending for the day only or which night(s) you are staying over. To register for Swim, Camp, Paddle, see registration details on p. 2.Fee: $10 per girl1- Saturday, June 202- Saturday, June 273- Saturday, August 224- Saturday, August 295- Saturday, September 126- Saturday, September 19

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