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2019 Camp Guide - You don't have to be a Girl Scout to unleash your Girl Scout strong! - GSSNE
LETTER FROM OUR CEO

Dear Caregivers,                                      • Display positive values She’ll come to have    This Camp Guide is chocked full of fun
                                                       a greater respect for the natural world as she   programs built to unleash your girl’s inner
Girl Scout summer camp…it brings back such                                                              G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker,
                                                       goes exploring among the trees! Imagine
amazing childhood memories for me! I hope                                                               Leader) ™.
                                                       how she develops a greater appreciation for
you hold a fondness in your heart as you think
                                                       the importance of respecting others while
             of the memories made in your                                                               Go-getter: Try an overnight program
                                                       moving through the woods together.
                 youth. How exciting that you                                                           at Overnight Camp or Summer Outdoor
                   and your Girl Scout (or soon to    • Seek challenges and learn resilience           Series.
                    be Girl Scout) can now enjoy       Think of how she’ll feel when her arrow
                     mapping out memories for          hits the target in archery or maneuvers          Innovator: Participate in STEM activities at
                     summer 2019!                      successfully in the water while swimming         Day or Overnight Camp.
                                                       or boating. Maybe she won’t at first feel
                    Although warmer weather                                                             Risk-taker: Take on the high ropes course
                                                       comfortable with a new experience like
                   seems like it’s far away, we                                                         or rock wall.
                                                       the ropes course or teaching her unit a
                  publish the GSSNE Camp
                                                       new song, but imagine her growth as she          Leader: Harness leadership skills by
                Guide in December because we
                                                       tries and eventually succeeds!                   joining fun teen leadership programs.
           know that families have already
started making their summer plans. What               • Form and maintain healthy                     We can’t wait to see what you and your
better time to dream of warm and sunny days            relationships Imagine the friendships
than when it’s cold and snowy?                                                                          girl decide to try…and we’ll be with you
                                                       she’ll make at camp! I know women,               both every step of the way to support her
                                                       including myself, who still maintain             summer journey!
Girl Scout programs are special any time of
                                                       friendships formed at Girl Scout Camp!
year, but in my experience, camp provides one
                                                       These are the friendships that last because
of the best opportunities to flourish and reap
                                                       they are real!
the benefits of Girl Scouting. At GSSNE Girl Scout
                                                                                                        Yours in Girl Scouting,
Camp, your Girl Scout will:                           • Learn to identify and solve problems in
                                                       her camp community Negotiating group
• Develop a stronger sense of self                    norms especially with girls of differing
    She’ll feel pride in navigating her “home away
                                                       needs can be challenging, but once your girl
    from home”—learning that she’s got what it
                                                       learns how to respect herself and others by
    takes to be independent! She’ll also try many                                                       Pamela J. Hyland
                                                       negotiating kapers (camp chores) or getting
    new things that she’ll delight in mastering!                                                        Chief Executive Officer
                                                       up with her buddy in the night, she’ll take
                                                       the skill through life!                          Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

         gssne        @GirlScoutsofSNE       /GSSNE

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GSSNE GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS                                                                                               WHAT’S
                                                                                                                            INSIDE?
Our camps offer girls a safe space to enjoy
traditional camp activities, explore their
interests, and discover the outdoors. Campers
follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law as they
participate in girl-led activities that teach
valuable life skills like self-reliance, leadership,
and perseverance under the guidance of                                                                              4  N
                                                                                                                          ote from the Outdoor
caring, well-trained staff.                                                                                              Program Manager

We have four Day Camps located throughout              Camp Cookie                                                  6 Choose your Own
Rhode Island and Massachusetts: Cookie,                                                                                Adventure Quiz
Green Forest, Promising Acres, and Rocky                                                      Camp
Farm. Camp Hoffman, our Overnight Camp                                                      Promising               8 Summer Outdoor Series
                                                                                              Acres
located in West Kingston, Rhode Island, is
a wonderful way for girls to increase their                                                                         9 Day Camp General Information
independence by living away from home. No
matter the camp, Girl Scouts of Southeastern
                                                                                                                    10 About our Day Camps
New England (GSSNE) provides all girls with
the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp
                                                                                                                    11 Day
                                                                                                                         	  Camp Programs Overview
activities, develop a deep appreciation for
nature, and create cherished memories with
their Girl Scout family.                                                                                            12 Day Camp Program Descriptions

We’re Accredited                                                                                                    13 Day Camp Bus Schedules
All Girl Scouts of Southeastern New
England camps are proudly accredited by                                       Camp Rocky Farm                       16 Overnight Camp General
                    the American Camp                                                                                     Information
                    Association. This means               Camp Green Forest
                    that our camps comply                   Camp Hoffman                                            17 Overnight Camp Programs
                    with more than 300                                                                                    Overview
                    industry-established
standards in health, safety, and program. For                                                                       18 O
                                                                                                                          vernight Camp Program
more information about what accreditation                                                                                Descriptions
means to you and your camper, visit
www.campparents.org/funsafety. All GSSNE                                                                            22 Registration & Health
camps follow ACA guidelines and state laws, in                                                                           Information
addition to Girl Scouts of the USA’s guidelines.

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There´s adventure
    for every girl at
    Girl Scout camp!
    Note from our Outdoor Program Manager

                               Calling all Go-getters who are up to the challenge of new
                                experiences, all Innovators who are ready to take creativity
                                  to the next level, all Risk-takers who are ready to tackle
                                   our adventure programs, and all Leaders who are ready to
                                   blaze their own camp path!

                                 At Girl Scout Camp we know the value of offering a
                                supportive empowering environment, where every girl can
                             lead, and no two days are alike. When choosing the right
                          camp for your girl we know you have a tough decision, so we
    re-designed our guide with you in mind!

    We want to make it easier for you to decide if Overnight Camp is right for your camper
    so check out our helpful quiz on page 7. To better plan the 2019 camp season we’ve
    created an easy to read grid to show which programs will be offered throughout the
    summer! We’ve even expanded our Day Camp section to explain a bit more of what we
    do at camp, and streamlined our overnight section to be more user-friendly. All of this
    was done to better assist you in making the right choice for you and your camper and
    we hope you like it!

    The summer of 2019 will see additional older girl offerings for our overnight campers
    and a special weekend event. All of our campers will be working towards badges like
    never before through new themed programs at our Day Camps and Overnight Camp.
    Campers will even have more opportunities to give Overnight Camp a chance with
    added mini sessions. And finally, for the first time ever, campers will have the chance to
    complete a Journey during select weeks at Camp Hoffman—how cool!

    We can’t wait to show you all of the amazing things we have planned for the summer.
    Adventure awaits every G.I.R.L. at our camps—get ready for a transformative Girl Scout
    camp experience!

    Michelle “Timber” Burke
    Outdoor Program Manager
    Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

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TOP 8
     Reasons
    to come to
    Girl Scout
      Camp.

8   THE COUNSELORS: Our staff are trained,
    caring, and hilariously FUN! They have
    cool camp names and make every day
    unforgettable. If you come to Overnight
                                                      5
                                                          UNPLUG FROM TECHNOLOGY: Camp is a great
                                                          way to get back to nature and enjoy the world and
                                                          relationships without technology. At Girl Scout Camp,
                                                          we believe life is best when it’s happening right in
                                                                                                                   2
                                                                                                                           MAKE TRUE FRIENDS: Camp is a special place
                                                                                                                           where true and deep friendships develop. Campers
                                                                                                                           help each other overcome fears and difficulties.
                                                                                                                           They act silly without judgement and criticism, and
    Camp this summer, you’ll even meet                    front of you.                                                    share new experiences together!
    counselors from around the world! In
    summer 2018, our international staff came
    from Australia, England, Germany, Ireland,
    Poland, Russia and Scotland!
                                                      4   DEVELOP LIFE-LONG SKILLS: “Everything I know
                                                          about getting along with others, solving problems,
                                                          overcoming fears, and taking initiative, I learned at
                                                          Girl Scout Camp. Not to mention other awesome first
                                                                                                                   1       HAVE THE BEST
                                                                                                                           SUMMER OF
7                                                                                                                          YOUR LIFE!
    GET ACTIVE IN THE OUTDOORS: Summer                    experiences such as rock climbing, outdoor cooking,
    camp is full of awesome! With a wide                  whitewater kayaking, backpacking and DIY crafting. I
    range of activities available, there is always
    something to look forward to: swimming,
                                                          use what I learned at camp everyday as a high school
                                                          teacher while working effectively in a team with other
                                                                                                                           “Camp is my new
    archery, arts & crafts, the rock wall, boating,
    campfires, s’mores, and so much more!
                                                          teachers and while supporting my students.”
                                                          —Girl Scout volunteer and high school teacher
                                                                                                                           favorite thing in the
                                                                                                                           world.” – Camper, age 6
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                                                          BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT: While at Girl Scout

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    TAKE SAFE RISKS AND BECOME                            Camp, campers learn to be independent thinkers
    MORE CONFIDENT: Counselors regularly                  and doers. Counselors cultivate each camper’s
    encourage campers to take safe risks, from            ability to make sense of the world based on personal
    reaching new heights on the rock climbing             observations and experiences! Campers are given
    wall to performing a goofy skit in front              opportunities to try activities and tasks on their own
    of others. With a cheering squad behind               and are provided adult assistance when needed.
    them, campers gain incredible confidence.

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GIRL               ARE YOU READY for Girl Scout Camp?
 QUIZ

                                                             NO WAY   MAYBE   YOU BET!
                                                                                                      YOUR SCORE
Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend’s house?            1        2        3
                                                                                         16-26 It sounds like you're not quite ready to take the
                                                                                         plunge, but you can get a feel for camp life with one of
Can you shampoo and brush/comb your own hair?                  1        2        3
                                                                                         these options:

Do you do chores at home?                                      1        2        3       Day Camp is great for outdoor experiences—you get
                                                                                         to have all sorts of camp fun during the day and go
Do you enjoy outdoor activities like playing in the woods,                               home to sleep in your own bed at night.
                                                               1        2        3       *Learn more on page 9*
streams, or fields?
Can you survive without a radio, TV, video games, iPod,        1        2        3       Troop or Family campouts allow your troop friends
and cell phone?                                                                          or family to spend the weekend with you at camp.
                                                                                         Attend one of our Summer Outdoor Series programs
Are you calm around spiders or bugs?                           1        2        3
                                                                                         at Camp Hoffman to get a feel for what camping is like.
                                                                                         *Learn more on page 8*
Can you make your own bed and keep track of your
                                                               1        2        3
personal belongings?

Do you like to meet new people and have fun with others,                                 27-37 You're confident and ready to try new things!
                                                               1        2        3       Get accustomed to camping with one of these options:
not just your best friends?

Do you enjoy sleeping outside and listening to the sounds                                Overnight mini-sessions are a great way for you to
                                                               1        2        3       experience the great outdoors. Join in on the fun at
of nature?
                                                                                         Camp Hoffman for Sessions 1A and 1B.
Can you sleep without a nightlight?                            1        2        3       *For more info see page 18*

Would you be okay sleeping in a tent/cabin with other                                    Attend one of our Summer Outdoor Series programs
                                                               1        2        3
girls, knowing that your counselors are nearby?                                          at Camp Hoffman to get a feel for what camping is like.
                                                                                         *Learn more on page 8*
Would you be okay walking to a nearby building to brush
                                                               1        2        3
your teeth or use the bathroom?
                                                                                         38-48 If you're not already a camping pro, you're going
Will you try new foods that might be different than what       1        2        3       to be a natural! You love adventure, trying new things,
you eat at home?                                                                         and making new friends. It sounds like you're ready for
Do you enjoy trying new things?                                1        2        3       an Overnight Camp session that lasts a whole week!
                                                                                         Learn more on page 16*
Do you live by the Girl Scout Law?                             1        2        3

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Are you REALLY excited about camp?                             1        2        3
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ADULT                  ARE YOU READY for Girl Scout Camp?
  QUIZ

                                                                NO WAY   MAYBE   YOU BET!               YOUR SCORE
Are you relaxed when your girl is away at a slumber party?        1       2         3
                                                                                            14-24 Your girl (and you) may not be entirely
Would you be okay communicating with your girl through                                      ready for Overnight Camp. Day Camp and Troop or
                                                                  1       2         3       Family campouts are great ways to prepare girls
mail only?
                                                                                            (and parents/caregivers) for Overnight Camp next
Are you prepared to go several days without seeing your girl?     1       2         3       summer.

                                                                                            At Day Camp, girls enjoy tons of daytime camp fun
Are you comfortable with your girl living and playing in a
rustic setting where it may rain and thunder?                     1       2         3       and come home at night.
                                                                                            *Learn more on page 9*
Would you be willing to help your girl become comfortable
                                                                  1       2         3       Troop or Family campouts invites troop friends or
using her sleeping bag, flashlight, and mess kit?
                                                                                            the whole family to spend the weekend at camp.
                                                                                            Attend one of our Summer Outdoor Series
Are you willing to entrust the camp staff with the care
of your girl?                                                     1       2         3       programs at Camp Hoffman to get a feel for what
                                                                                            camping is like.
                                                                                            *Learn more on page 8*
Are you confident in your girl's ability to:

Socialize with girls she doesn't know?                            1       2         3       25-34 It sounds like you are ready to send your girl
                                                                                            to camp for a two-night mini-session! If you're
Shampoo and brush/comb her own hair?                              1       2         3       still not sure, get adjusted to the camp life with a
                                                                                            Family or Troop campout.
Make her bed and keep track of her belongings?                    1       2         3       *Learn more on pages 18 & 8*

Help with camp chores like sweeping, setting tables, and
picking up litter?                                                1       2         3
                                                                                            35-42 You've done this before, haven't you? You are
Sleep in a tent/cabin with other girls, knowing that her          1       2         3       confident in your girl's abilities and willing to help
counselors are nearby?                                                                      her prepare for camp. You and your girl are ready
                                                                                            for a week-long Day Camp or Overnight Camp
Try new foods and fill up on food that she likes if she           1       2         3       session!
doesn’t like the main dish?                                                                 *Learn more on pages 11 & 17*

Ask about ingredients before eating something to which            1       2         3
she might be allergic?

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Ask for help if she needs it?                                     1       2         3
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SUMMER OUTDOOR SERIES**
The Great Escape*                                     Family Camp                                        Tall & Small
Brownie through Ambassador Troops/groups are          What could make camp even more fun? Sharing        This program is great for the first time overnight
invited to join us for an amazing outdoor weekend!    the adventures with your whole family! Spend       camper (grades 1 and up) and their favorite
Our awesome camp staff will make sure you             quality time with dad while boating on Larkin      adult (all genders welcome!). You can also join
have a blast enjoying swimming, boating, archery      Pond, challenge your sister to scale the rock      us if you’ve been to camp before and want to
(grades 4+), and more! Please bring a bag dinner      wall with you, or take aim at archery with         experience adventures with your special adult!
for Friday evening; hearty meals are provided in      grandma! After a busy day of hiking, swimming,     Try activities together such as swimming,
the dining hall on Saturday and Sunday with a         and crafting, you’ll enjoy s’mores around the      boating, crafting, hiking, and more. There will be
continental style breakfast. All participants will    campfire. All family members are welcome,          s’mores, too, of course! You’ll sleep in a platform
sleep in platform tents.                              and one youth camper must be a registered          tent and make memories that will last forever.
                                                      Girl Scout.
*Troop Camp Training is not required for this                                                            Dates: August 3-4
weekend.                                              Dates: July 5-7
                                                                                                         Cost: $55 per person (adults and girls should
Registration for the Great Escape is only available   Cost: $80 per person (all family members           each register)
to Troop Leaders. Full payment for each camper        should register together)
must be made during online registration (no                                                              Registration deadline: June 29
                                                      Registration deadline: June 21
deposits accepted).
Dates: June 21-23
Cost: $70 per person (adults and girls should
each register)
Registration deadline: June 7
                                                                                             **Please note that Cookie Credits are not accepted for these programs.

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DAY CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                            A typical
Come discover why                                                                                                                            day at
camp life is the best life!                                                                                                                Day Camp
Camp means something different to every girl, but we           7:00 p.m. at Camp Rocky Farm, and 7:30 p.m. at all other
can say with confidence that Girl Scout Camp will be both      Day Camps. If your camper is not attending the Thursday
meaningful and memorable. Our camps offer programs             Late Night option, please pick-up at your Day Camp at
that are an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership         4:00 p.m. (bus transportation will not be available on               9:00 a.m.
Experience.                                                    Thursday afternoon).                                             Flag ceremony
Our Day Camps typically run Monday through Friday              EXTENDED DAY CAMP AT GREEN FOREST: This
and provide girls entering grades 1-12 a safe and caring       summer, for an additional $15.00 fee, Camp Green Forest
environment where they can try new experiences, meet           campers can stay until 5:30 p.m. and be picked up on site
                                                                                                                                                           9:15 a.m. - Noon
friends and explore the outdoors. Best of all—activities       Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please be sure
                                                                                                                                                           Activities or swimming
are girl-led, meaning campers help choose their camp           to select this option during registration.
adventure. Learn about wildlife with nature activities, cool
off with water games, practice archery skills—camp fun is      TRANSPORTATION: Take the Bus!
never in short supply! Girls entering grades 6 and up have     The camp experience begins with songs, laughter,
the opportunity to earn leadership awards in programs like     and meeting new friends on the bus ride to camp.            Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Program Aide Training and through completion of Program        Bus transportation is included with every Day Camp                      Lunch
Aide, BuddyUp and Waterways Apprenticeships. Read on           registration and you can select your preferred bus stop!
to learn more about each of our awesome camps!                 Due to requests received by several local towns, we
                                                               require that campers at Camp Promising Acres (with the
THURSDAY LATE NIGHTS: Did you know you can stay                exception of early drop-off/late pick-up campers) take                                      12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
late on Thursday evenings at all of our Day Camps? If you      the bus to and from camp each day. Bus transportation is                                    Activities or swimming
don’t want the fun of Day Camp to end, stay late with us       optional for Camp Cookie, Camp Green Forest, and Camp
on Thursdays for campfires, s’mores, games, and much           Rocky Farm. Important note: Due to normal morning
more! Late night programming ends at 7:00 p.m. at Camp         and afternoon traffic delays, our buses are occasionally
Rocky Farm, and 7:30 p.m. at all other Day Camps. A late       delayed! Please plan to be available for a 30-minute
night evening bus run will be available—the afternoon bus      window during both your bus stop drop-off and pick-up
                                                                                                                                 3:30 - 4 p.m.
will not run. If your camper is attending the Thursday Late    times. Any adult picking up a camper will be required to
                                                                                                                           Closing Ceremonies
Night option and not taking the bus, on-site pick-up is at     show photo ID.

                                                                                                                                             THURSDAY
                                                                                                                                            LATE NIGHTS
     EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE AT
     CAMP PROMISING ACRES: We know working families can use                                          NEW                                                   3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
                                                                                                     THIS                                                  Activities &
     some help with early drop off and late pick up hours! This summer for an
                                                                                                    YEAR !                                                 Dinner
     additional $30.00 fee, Camp Promising Acres campers can arrive as early
     as 7:30 a.m. for drop off and can stay until 5:30 p.m. for on-site pick up.                                            6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
     Please be sure to select this option during registration.                                                              Camp Show &
                                                                                                                            Closing Ceremonies

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DAY CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION

                                    DAY CAMPS
                                    Camp Cookie / 116 Long Entry Road, Chepachet, RI 02814
                                    Founded in 1956, Camp Cookie is a 125-acre quintessential camp, with
                                                                                                                               REGISTER EARLY!
                                    a natural pond, wooded sites, and hiking trails. General camp activities
                                    may include: archery, rock wall, swimming (lessons and free swim),                          New year, new adventures!
                                    boating, team building activities, sports and games, arts & crafts,         Camp registration opens January 2, 2019. If you register by
                                    hiking, singing, and cookouts.                                               March 31, you’ll score a cool Camp Early Bird fun patch!
                                                                                                                                 (one patch per camper)*
                                    Camp Green Forest / 2850 Ministerial Road,                                   *Please note that all camp activities are dependent on the age level of the
                                    West Kingston, RI 02892                                                       camper, staffing expertise, and weather conditions. Campers entering
                                    Founded in 1990, Camp Green Forest is on the same property as our          grades 2 and above can reach new heights on the rock wall at Camp Cookie,
                                    overnight camp, Camp Hoffman. Leave your personal touch at Green           Promising Acres, and Rocky Farm while campers in grades 6 and above can
                                    Forest by adding to our rock garden! If you just can’t get enough of       scale the high ropes course at Camp Green Forest. Campers entering grades
                                    Green Forest, you can opt to stay at camp for an extra hour after the                      4 and above can aim for bullseyes at archery.
                                    bus leaves (parent/guardians must pick-up campers personally at
                                    5:30 p.m.). General camp activities may include: archery, rock wall,
                                    swimming (lessons and free swim), boating, team building activities,
                                    low ropes challenge course, GaGa Ball, sports and games, arts & crafts,
                                    hiking, singing, cookouts, and archery.

                                    Camp Promising Acres*/ 591 Dillon Lane, Swansea, MA 02777
                                    Founded in 1968, Camp Promising Acres is an 81-acre property with
                                    an on-site swimming pool, rolling hills, and the charming Root Beer              Day Camp
                                    River and Soda Pop Pond, where campers can explore the wildlife. At
                                    Promising Acres, a camp morning may include: archery, swimming
                                                                                                               sessions are $260.00
                                    (lessons and free swim), or rock wall! Girls eat their lunch together,     if you register before
                                    and then get excited for an afternoon of team building activities,
                                    sports and games, arts & crafts, hiking, singing, and cookouts.
                                                                                                                     3/31/2019.
                                    *Camp Promising Acres complies with regulations of the                       After 4/1/2019 Day Camp
                                    Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by                   sessions are $285.00.
                                    the local Board of Health.

                                    Camp Rocky Farm / 160 Carroll Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
                                    Founded in 1950, Camp Rocky Farm is a 7-acre property right by the
                                    beach in Newport. This camp is within walking distance of Ocean Drive
                                    and the Newport Mansions. At nearby Gooseberry Beach, campers
                                    build sandcastles, hunt for hermit crabs, and enjoy swimming.

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                                                                                                                                  *For campers attending Camp Promising Acres: If you wish to

DAY CAMP PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
                                                                                                                                  continue your summer fun at Camp Rocky Farm be sure to check
                                                                                                                                  out our updated bus schedule on page 15.

      Entering Grades               Camps Cookie, Green Forest & Promising Acres                     Camps Cookie, Green Forest, *Rocky Farm                        Camps Green Forest & *Rocky Farm

                                  Session 1             Session 2               Session 3                                          Session 4                                    Session 5
                                  July 8-12             July 15-19              July 22-26                                      July 29-August 2                             August 5-August 9

        Grades 1-3              Glitter & Goo          Juliette’s             Mini Makers                                       Crafty Critters                                  Little Chefs
                                                    Treasure Hunt

        Grades 4-9             Dumbledore’s           A Pirate’s Life      Be Bold and Build                    Paint, Clay and Papier-mâché                            The Great Camp Cook-off
                                  Army                   for Me!

                                                     Program Aide            Program Aide
                                                       Training             Apprenticeship                      Program Aide Apprenticeship
        Grades 6-8
                                                     (PA- I) - Camp          (PA II) - Camp                          (PA II) - Camp Cookie
                                                    Promising Acres         Promising Acres

                                                                             Program Aide
                                                                                Training
                                                                          (PA I) - Camp Cookie

                                BuddyUP/              BuddyUP/                BuddyUP/                                                                                    BuddyUP/Waterways
       Grades 10-12             Waterways             Waterways               Waterways               BuddyUP/Waterways Apprenticeship
                                                                                                                                                                            Apprenticeship
                              Apprenticeship        Apprenticeship          Apprenticeship

NEW CADETTE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
                                                                                                                                  BUDDYUP/WATERWAYS

                                                                                                        SOMETHING IS MISSING!
Program Aide Training (PA-I): This foundational leadership program is for girls who are
just starting their leadership journey. PAs mentor younger girls by sharing skills, testing their
                                                                                                                                  APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION
knowledge and trying out their new roles as budding leaders. Attendees in this program                                            You may have noticed that BuddyUP and Waterways Trainings are
will enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming and hiking, while gaining a deeper                                           not in this Camp Guide. We’ve decided to revamp and launch a
understanding of what it takes to lead younger campers in a troop or camp setting.                                                new and improved Day Camp Leadership experience for summer
Required experience: None Cost: Prior to 3/31/19 - $200.00 after 4/1/19 - $225.00                                                 2020! If you’ve completed BuddyUP or Waterways Training in 2017 or
                                                                                                                                  2018, please contact us at customercare@gssne.org to apply for an
Program Aide Apprenticeship (PA-II): This week-long program is designed to build upon the                                         Apprenticeship session at one of our Day Camps. Applications must
skills built through participation in council-sponsored Program Aide Training or Program Aide                                     be received and approved 4 weeks prior to your selected session
Training (PA-I) at Camp Cookie or Promising Acres. Girls will discover the basics of planning and                                 start date.
leading programs that can be applied to both troop and camp settings. This experience will
provide girls with the skills needed for conflict resolution and group management. These future                                   Cost: FREE
leaders will also learn about different, individual learning styles along with the developmental                                  Entering Grades: 10-12
characteristics of younger campers. Girls will complete their 6 activity sessions to earn their PA                                Dates: Sessions 1-3 (Camp Cookie, Green Forest & Promising
pin, and will be pinned at the end of the week.                                                                                   Acres), Session 4 (Camp Cookie, Green Forest and Rocky Farm),
Required Experience: Program Aide Training or Day Camp Program Aide in Training (PA-I)                                            Session 5 (Camp Green Forest and Rocky Farm)
Cost: Prior to 3/31/19 - $200.00 after 4/1/19 - $225.00

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DESCRIPTIONS
             GRAM INFORMAITON

                                      Session 1                                                          to create a unique project while at camp. Swing a
                                      July 8-July 12                                                     hammer, twist a screwdriver, and hone your dexterity
                                      Registration deadline: June 24                                     while sawing. How about a cardboard design
                                                                                                         challenge? In-between construction, take a swim or a
                                      Glitter and Goo                                                    hike in the woods.
                                      Do you like messes and concoctions? Do you believe
          GENERAL

                                      that glitter is more than just an accessory, it’s a
                                      lifestyle? Find out what happens when we turn gross                Session 4
                                      into an art form. You might experiment with a lava                 July 29-August 2
                                      lamp, eat “dirt”, or create sparkly ooblek. Explore all            Registration deadline: July 15
     CAMPPRO

                                      other camp activities as well.
                                                                                                         Crafty Critters
                                      Dumbledore’s Army                                                  Come to camp to create! If you love to use your
 DAYCAMP

                                      Welcome to a week of wizardry adventures! Delve into               imagination and be creative, you’ve come to the right
                                      oozing potions, herbology, and a little bit of magic, just         place. You and other doodlebugs can make nature
                                      like Harry Potter. Spend time conquering your fears                mobiles, paint a picture inspired by the plants around
DAY

                                      with your friends and competing for house points!                  you, and create your very own bug wings. Display your
                                                                                                         artwork for fellow campers at the end of the week.

                                                                                                         Paint, Clay and Papier-mâché
                                      Session 2                                                          Get your hands dirty as you get creative! Explore your
                                      July 15-July 19
                                                                                                         artistic side with a different project each day. Try new
                                      Registration deadline: July 1
                                                                                                         techniques of upcycling and eco-cycling to become
                                      Juliette’s Treasure Hunt                                           a resourceful artist using the world around you. Add
                                      Juliette’s pearls are missing and we need your help!               splashes of color and dabble with texture as you
                                      Use your spyglass to follow the clues and develop your             create your own masterpiece. Exhibit your art on the
                                      treasure hunting skills. Letterbox your way through a              last day of camp.
                                      swashbuckling good time!

                                      A Pirate’s Life for Me!
                                      Ahoy there, mateys! Spend your week following a
                                                                                                         Session 5
                                                                                                         August 5-August 9
                                      treasure map for clues as you letterbox and orienteer
                                                                                                         Registration deadline: July 22
                                      your way through camp. Learn basic outdoor skills that
                                      will help in your “X Marks the Spot” challenge at the end          Little Chefs *
                                      of the week. Learn the tools of the trade like geocaching,         A pinch of this and a dash of that—enjoy a culinary
                                      hiking, archery and more.                                          adventure at camp! Whether you’re a chef in the
                                                                                                         making or a newbie, grab your apron and chef’s hat
                                                                                                         and join us to make snacks for yourself and your
                                      Session 3                                                          friends. Your tasty treats will give you the energy to
                                      July 22-July 26                                                    hike, swim, and do all the activities you love at camp!
                                      Registration deadline: July 8
                                                                                                         The Great Camp Cook-off *
                                      Mini Makers                                                        As Julia Child said, “Try new recipes, learn from
                                      Do you love tinkering? Imagine all the fun things you              your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!”
                                      can build with marshmallow bricks and toothpick                    Test your knowledge with various outdoor culinary
                                      sticks! You’ll have so much fun making and unmaking                challenges this week! You’ll be cooking or creating
                                      that you’ll never want to leave.                                   a different delight every day. Go on an ingredient
                                                                                                         scavenger hunt and practice introductory knife skills,
                                      Be Bold and Build                                                  learn about measurements, time management,
                                      If you come…you can build it! Use common tools                     sanitation and safety, and more.
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                                      *We will do our best to accommodate any food allergies. Please don’t forget to send lunch with your camper during these sessions!
DAY CAMP BUS INFORMATION
  To and fro, to camp we go!
                                                       CAMP COOKIE
                                                       JULY 8-AUGUST 2
                                                       116 Long Entry Road, Chepachet, RI 02814                                          BUS 1
                                             START                                                           DROP OFF TIME              THURSDAY
                                                                       BUS LOCATION                          *Departs Camp 4:00pm       DROP OFF
                                              TIME
                                                                                                                                     *Departs Camp 7:30pm

                                             7:30 AM     Shaw’s Parking Lot, 125 Robert Toner Blvd.,               5:10 PM                8:40 PM
                                                                North Attleboro, MA 02760

                                                           Colonial Crossings, 1800 Mendon Road,                   4:50 PM                8:20 PM
                                             7:45 AM
                                                                    Cumberland, RI 02864

                                                            St. Phillip’s Church, 622 Putnam Pike,                 4:25 PM                7:55 PM
                                             8:10 AM                  Smithfield, RI 02828

                                             8:15 AM     CVS, 1068 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02814                4:10 PM                7:40 PM

                                                                                                                                        BUS 2
                                                                                                             DROP OFF TIME             THURSDAY
                                             START                      BUS LOCATION                                                   DROP OFF
                                              TIME                                                            *Departs Camp 4:00pm
                                                                                                                                     *Departs Camp 7:30pm

                                             7:30 AM             Cranston Christian Fellowship,                    5:15 PM                8:45 PM
                                                             1114 Scituate Road, Cranston RI 02921
               Camp bussing is optional
Drop-off /   for Camp Cookie and Camp                      Job Lot/Planet Fitness, 1493 Hartford Ave.,
 Pick-up     Green Forest, which means       7:45 AM                                                               5:00 PM               8:30 PM
                                                                      Johnston, RI 02919
at camp!       that you can drop-off and
              pick-up on-site, if desired.                 Lancellota Banquet Hall, 1113 Charles St.,
                                             8:10 AM                                                               4:45 PM                8:15 PM
             Drop-off is at 8:30 a.m. and                        North Providence, RI 02904
              pick-up is at 4:00 p.m. at
              your Day Camp. Any adult                         Masjid Church, 40 Sayles Hill Rd.,
             picking up a camper will be     8:25 AM             North Smithfield, RI 02896                        4:15 PM                7:45 PM
              required to show photo ID.

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INFORMAITON
             INFORMATION

                                                CAMP GREEN FOREST                                                               CAMP PROMISING ACRES
                                                JULY 8-AUGUST 9                                                                 JULY 8-JULY 26
                                                2850 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI 02892         BUS 1                    591 Dillon Lane, Swansea, MA 02777                  BUS 1
         GENERAL

                                                                                        DROP OFF       THURSDAY                                                       DROP OFF      THURSDAY
                                    START                                                 TIME         DROP OFF      START                                              TIME        DROP OFF
                                                         BUS LOCATION                                                                    BUS LOCATION
                                     TIME                                                 *Departs       *Departs     TIME                                              *Departs      *Departs
DAY CAMP BUS

                                                                                        Camp 4:00pm    Camp 7:30pm                                                    Camp 4:00pm   Camp 7:30pm

                                                    Girl Scout Office, 500               5:00 PM        8:30 PM                        Studley School, 299
                                    7:30 AM                                                                                                                            5:15 PM       8:45 PM
                                               Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886                                     7:30 AM          Rathbun-Willard Drive,
                                                                                                                                       Attleboro, MA 02703
                                                   Showcase Cinema (furthest
                                                 lot, on the side opposite Texas                                                  Park & Ride, Corner Exchange &
                                    7:50 AM    Roadhouse), 1200 Quaker Lane Rt. 2,       4:40 PM        8:10 PM                 Broadway, (close to 216 Broadway),
                                                                                                                     7:40 AM                                          5:00 PM        8:30 PM
                                                    East Greenwich, RI 02818                                                           Pawtucket, RI 02860

                                                 South County Trail (Park & Ride),                                              Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue,
                                    8:05 AM         East Greenwich, RI 02818             4:25 PM        7:55 PM      8:00 AM                                           4:30 PM       8:00 PM
                                                                                                                                       Seekonk, MA 02771

                                               Crossing at the Tower Plaza (behind
                                    8:20 AM   Dunkin’ Donuts), 3045 Tower Hill Road,     4:10 PM        7:40 PM      8:10 AM    Target (back parking lot), Route 6,                  7:45 PM
                                                                                                                                                                       4:15 PM
                                                   South Kingstown, RI 02874                                                           Swansea, MA 02777

                                                                                                                                                                                    BUS 2
                                                                                                      BUS 2                                                           DROP OFF      THURSDAY
                                                                                                                      START                                             TIME
                                                                                       DROP OFF       THURSDAY                            BUS LOCATION                              DROP OFF
                                    START                                                TIME         DROP OFF         TIME                                             *Departs      *Departs
                                                        BUS LOCATION                                                                                                  Camp 4:00pm   Camp 7:30pm
                                     TIME                                                *Departs       *Departs
                                                                                       Camp 4:00pm    Camp 7:30pm
                                                                                                                                    India Point Park (parking lot),
                                                                                                                      7:30 AM                                          5:30 PM      9:00 PM
                                                Park & Ride, 400 Main Street,                                                           Providence, RI 02903
                                    7:20 AM                                             5:10 PM       8:40 PM
                                                    Hopkinton, RI 02804                                                            Lamar (parking lot), 360 Warren
                                                                                                                      7:40 AM                                          5:05 PM       8:35 PM
                                               Park & Ride, 5 Kingstown Road,                                                     Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
                                    7:30 AM                                             5:00 PM       8:30 PM
                                                    Richmond, RI 02898                                                           Cardi’s Showroom, 1 Furniture Way,
                                                                                                                      7:55 AM                                          4:50 PM      8:20 PM
                                              Metcalf School, 30 Nooseneck Hill                                                          Swansea, MA 02777
                                    7:50 AM                                             4:40 PM        8:10 PM
                                                   Road, Exeter, RI 02822
                                                                                                                                  Fish Road Park & Ride, Fish Road,
                                                                                                                      8:15 AM                                          4:35 PM      8:05 PM
                                              Stop & Shop Plaza, 1300 Ten Rod                                                            Tiverton, RI 02878
                                    8:15 AM                                             4:15 PM        7:45 PM
                                              Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
                                                                                                                                    Somerset Park & Ride, Wilbur
                                                                                                                      8:30 AM       Avenue, Somerset, MA 02725         4:20 PM       7:50 PM

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EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE
                   AT CAMP PROMISING ACRES:

                                                                                                                                                                                 DAY CAMP BUS INFORMATION
  We know working families can use some help with early drop off and late pick up
hours! This summer for an additional $30.00 fee, Camp Promising Acres campers can
        arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. for drop off and can stay until 5:30 p.m. for             CAMP ROCKY FARM
        on-site pick up. Please be sure to select this option during registration.
                                                                                               JULY 29-AUGUST 9
                                                                                               160 Carroll Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

                                                                                                                                               DROP OFF        THURSDAY
                                                                                     START                                                       TIME          DROP OFF
                                                                                      TIME                   BUS LOCATION
                                                                                                                                                 *Departs         *Departs
                                                                                                                                               Camp 4:00pm      Camp 7:00pm

                                                                                     7:00 AM          India Point Park (parking lot),           5:45 PM          8:45 PM
                                                                                                          Providence, RI 02903

                                                                                     7:10 AM        Lamar (parking lot), 360 Warren             5:35 PM          8:30 PM
                                                                                                   Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

                                                                                                   Cardi’s Showroom, 1 Furniture Way,
                                                                                     7:20 AM                                                    5:25 PM          8:25 PM
                                                                                                           Swansea, MA 02777

                                                                                     7:35 AM     Somerset Park & Ride, Wilbur Avenue,
                                                                                                                                                5:10 PM          8:10 PM
                                                                                                        Somerset, MA 02725

                                                                                                   Stop & Shop (parking lot), Rodman
                                                                                     7:45 AM                                                    5:00 PM          8:00 PM
                                                                                                       Street, Fall River, MA 02721

                                                                                                    Fish Road Park & Ride, Fish Road,
                                                                                     8:00 AM                                                    4:45 PM          7:45 PM
                                                                                                           Tiverton, RI 02878

                                                                                                 Melville Elementary School, 1351 West
                                                                                     8:15 AM                                                    4:30 PM          7:30 PM
                                                                                                  Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

                                                                                     8:25 AM     Middletown Baptist Church, 1818 West
                                                                                                                                                4:20 PM          7:20 PM
                                                                                                   Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

                                                                                     8:35 AM              Braga Park, Kay Street,               4:10 PM          7:10 PM
                                                                                                            Newport, RI 02840
                                       If you wish to continue your
                                       summer fun at Camp Rocky
                                        Farm be sure to check out                          Please note: GSSNE makes every effort to provide transportation to our Day
                                        our updated bus schedule.                          Camps, but if transportation minimums are not met buses may be canceled.
                                           *Please note Thursday                           Decisions will be made two weeks prior to each session start date and families
                                         Late Nights at Rocky Farm                         notified of cancellations.
                                           conclude at 7:00 p.m.

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OVERNIGHT CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                                   A typical
                                          There's No Place Like Camp.                                                                               day at
                                                                                                                                                  Overnight
                                                                                                                                                    Camp
                                                          CAMP HOFFMAN
                                                          2850 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI 02892
                                                                                                                                         6:00 a.m.
                                          Founded in 1921, Camp Hoffman is one of the oldest Girl Scout camps in the                   Polar Bear or
                                          country, and sits on 173 acres on Larkin Pond. Camp Hoffman emphasizes                       Road Runner
                                          high adventure and waterfront activities, and is where you’ll met our incredible      (don’t worry these are    7:00 a.m.
                                          camp counselors! General camp activities may include: archery, rock wall,                optional activities)   Prepare for the day
                                          swimming (lessons and free swim), boating, team building activities, high and                  7:45 a.m.
                                          low ropes challenge courses, GaGa Ball, sports and games, arts & crafts, hiking,          Flag Ceremony
                                          and cookouts. We hope to see you in 2021 for our 100th birthday party!
                                                                                                                                                          8:00 a.m.
                                          What to Expect                                                                                                  Breakfast
                                          Overnight Camp is lots of fun and you may be faced with some new challenges,                     9:00 a.m.
                                          too! There’ll be swimming every day, using your flashlight to find the toilet at                   Archery
                                          night time, trying lots of new foods, and waving goodbye to technology! You’ll
                                          be sleeping in a tent, communicating with home via snail mail, and making lots                                  10:30 a.m.
                                          of fun memories! Each day you will get to do different activities from boating                                  Campcraft
                                          to archery, no two days of camp are ever alike. All of our programs offer our
                                          traditional camp activities, with an added twist based off of the theme you                    12:00 p.m.
                                          choose to register for. Don’t worry, just because an activity may not be listed                     Lunch
                                          under the program, you will still get to participate in all that camp has to offer                              1:00 p.m.
                                          from cookouts to camp skills.                                                                                   “Me Time”

                                          Please note we do not provide flashlights, bug nets, bug spray, or sunscreen—                   2:00 p.m.
                                          please pack your own!                                                                           Swimming

                                                                                                                                                          3:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                          Low Ropes
                                                             JUST FOR FUN DAYS
                                               We always have awesome all-camp theme days and                                            5:00 p.m.
                                            games at camp! Each session will feature a different theme.                        Change into Greenies
                                               Feel free to bring a hat, cape, or other costume piece!                                                    5:45 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                          Flag Ceremony
                                             Session 1A (June 23-25): Mystery & Mayhem
                                             Session 1B (June 26-28): To Infinity and Beyond!                                            6:00 p.m.
                                             Session 2 (June 30-5): Campchella                                                              Dinner
                                             Session 3 (July 7-12): Color Wars                                                                            7:30 p.m.
                                             Session 4 (July 14-19): Wacky Wardrobe                                                                       Evening Program
                                             Session 5 (July 21-26): Fandom Frenzy                                                       9:00 p.m.
                                             Session 6 (July 28-August 2): Holiday Hullabaloo                                        Prepare for bed
                                                                                                                                                          9:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                          Lights out

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OVERNIGHT CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
CAMP LINGO
Campcraft: Camping activities where girls build skills in        time for girls to do camp-wide kapers and kapers at their
fire building, knife safety, knots, Leave No Trace Camping       cabins/units each day.
and more.                                                        Me Time: Every day campers rest by having some quiet                                   TRANSPORTATION
Greenies: Girl Scouts used to wear their uniforms at             “me” time in their unit. This time is designed for mail and
camp called greenies—dark green shorts with white cotton         letter writing, reading books, taking naps or playing quiet
                                                                                                                                           Drop-off at Hoffman
blouses. Today we continue to honor this tradition with a        games.
modern twist; each evening for dinner we ask campers to                                                                                    1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. First day of session
                                                                 Polar Bear: An early morning swim. Campers earn a
wear khaki shorts with a white shirt.                                                                                                      (please arrive during this window).
                                                                 special pin for daily participation in this camp activity!
Hootenanny: Girl Scout sing-alongs and skits take place          Road Runner: An early morning run. Campers earn a
during this special last night Overnight Camp tradition          special pin for daily participation in this camp activity!                Pick-up at Hoffman
where awards are presented to campers.
                                                                 SWAPS: A tradition of Girl Scouts is exchanging                           5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Last day of session
Kapers: A kaper is the special Girl Scout way to say             keepsakes. Referred to as “Special Whatchamacallits                       (please arrive during this window).
“chores.” As Girl Scouts, our camps belong to all of us, and     Affectionately Pinned Somewhere” or “Share With A Pal.”
it’s up to everyone to help keep them clean! We schedule

                            OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
   Entering Grades           Session 1A             Session 1B              Session 2                Session 3                Session 4               Session 5              Session 6
                             June 23-25             June 26-28            June 30-July 5              July 7-12               July 14-19              July 21-26         July 28- August 2

     Grades 2-3               Smores    Moonlight                  Journey On!
                             		                   Brownie Smiles
                                                                  Hiking Heroes                                          Silly Science           Little Mermaids          Badge Bonanza
                             & Outdoors Madness

                          Anything Goes           Night Ninjas            Wonderland            Eco Exploration         Badge Blowout             Chocolate Chef                H20
     Grades 4-5
                                                                                                                         Journey On!
                          Who Dun It  Creators Space  Junior Jam    Camp Half Blood                                    		                           Pottermore             STEMsperts
                                                                                                                       Camp Explorers

                                                      Journey On!
                          Anime-azing   Night Owls   Trail Warriors    Chill Out                                        Just Add Water
                                                                                                                        		                        Muggle No More             Mariners
     Grades 6-8
                                                                            Avengers
                           Special Agent           Eco Artists                                  Tribute Training          Fangirl Time               Iron Chefs             Challengers
                                                                            Assemble

                                                                                                                                           Journey
                           Hoffman Con             Night Bites             Camp CEO              Windjammers           Girls vs Zombies
                                                                                                                                         On! Ultimate                    Hoffman Ranger
                                                                                                                                          Adventurer
     Grades 9-12
                          				                                             Internship              Internship                 Internship             Internship              Internship
                          Internship Internship
                          				                                               CIT 2                   CIT 2                      CIT 2                  CIT 1                    CIT 1

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OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS

                                                                                                the place for you! Practice Japanese calligraphy, have         camp after dark. Learn about nocturnal creatures, have
                                       SESSION 1A                                               a cosplay contest, and make buttons featuring your             a blast at a glow-stick dance party, and enjoy a twilight
                                       June 23-25                                               favorite Anime characters.                                     swim.
                                       Registration Deadline: June 16
                                       Cost: $245 until March 31, $270 beginning April 1        Special Agent Mini-Session C                                   Night Ninjas Mini-Session J
                                                                                                Special Agents it’s time to report for duty. We will turn      The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down at camp!
                                       S’mores & Outdoors Mini-Session B                        camp into your own spy headquarters. Practice you skills       Stay up late to sneak around camp like a ninja, go
                                       Camp rocks! You’ll sleep in a tent, learn camp songs,    with a map, make coded messages and leave clues for            to a glow-in-the-dark nighttime dance party, and go
                                       go swimming, build fairy houses with your new camp       your fellow agents.                                            stargazing.
                                       friends, and roast s’mores over a crackling campfire.
                                                                                                Hoffman Con Mini-Session S A                                   Creators Space Mini-Session J
                                       Anything Goes Mini-Session J                             Fandoms Unite! Explore fandoms from books, TV, and             Do you want to show off your artistic side? Draw, build
                                       Sing camp songs, learn new games, make awesome           movies during this mini session. Travel to a galaxy far, far   and create during this mini session, where campers will
                                       crafts, and even go on a scavenger hunt hike! You’ll     away. Learn about potions and chocolate frogs. Enter the       show off their creations for all of camp to see.
                                       take aim at the archery range and roast s’mores over a   archery arena or save the day as a superhero.
                                       campfire, too.                                                                                                          Night Owls Mini-Session C
                                                                                                                                                               The night is yours! Enjoy exciting activities with an after-
                                       Who Dun It Mini-Session J                                                                                               dark twist: night hikes, stargazing, evening swims, glow
                                       Calling all detectives! Something fishy is going on at   SESSION 1B                                                     games, midnight munchies, and a pajama breakfast.
                                       camp and we need your help. Follow clues, learn to       June 26-28
                                       finger print, and interview camps most “notorious”       Registration Deadline: June 19                                 Eco Artists Mini-Session C
                                       characters as you try to crack the case.                 Cost: $245 until March 31, $270 beginning April 1              Draw and Design during this mini session. Use nature as
                                                                                                                                                               a medium and learn the basics of woodworking.
                                       Anime-zing! Mini-Session C                               Moonlight Madness Mini-Session B
                                       Are you obsessed with Anime? Then Hoffman is             Be a creature of the night! You’ll stay up late to explore

                                                                                                                                        “This camp is the best
                                                                                                                                         camp in the world hands
                                                                                                                                         down!” – CAMPER, AGE 11
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OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Night Bites Mini-Session S A                                                           sky, leave no trace camping, building shelters, and
Use fresh ingredients to mix, chop, and stir as you                                    camping under the stars.
produce culinary masterpieces. Plan a dinner party, and                                Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
create a midnight snack during this mini session.
                                                                                       Camp CEO                                                 
                                                                                                     S   A

                                                                                       Camp CEO connects high school Girl Scouts with
                                                                                       accomplished female business leaders through
SESSION 2                                                                              teambuilding and skill sharing in a relaxed camp
June 30-July 5                                                                         setting. No matter what career field she’s leaning
Registration Deadline: June 23                                                         towards, she will benefit from a variety of workshops
                                                                                       led by local professional women. She will learn what
Brownie Smiles B                                                                       it takes to ace an interview, rock a resume, and
Sample a little bit of everything that camp has to offer:                              finance her future. Oh, and we didn’t forget the camp
arts & crafts, hiking, campfires, cookouts, and s’mores                                part! Girls will be able to enjoy all of the fun of camp,
of course! There’ll also be swimming and lots of new                                   swimming, archery, and more.
songs to learn!                                                                        Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1

Wonderland J
Enter the world of Alice and see some zany characters!                                 SESSION 3
Celebrate your unbirthday, spend time in the Rabbit                                    July 7- 12
Hole, and have tea with the Queen of Hearts!                                           Registration Deadline: June 30
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
                                                                                       Journey On! Hiking Heroes B
Junior Jam J                                                                           In this new program Brownies will become the
This week our Juniors will be rocking to the beat. We                                  ultimate Outdoor Camper as we explore the Brownie
will learn new songs, build instruments, write songs,                                  Outdoor Journey. Girls will hike, learn first aid, and
and have a jam session. If your camper already has an                                  complete a take action project.
instrument we encourage them to bring it along (with                                   Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
caregiver’s permission).
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1                                      Camp Half Blood J
                                                                                       Come experience Camp Half-Blood and embrace the
Avengers Assemble! C                                                                   life of a Greek hero! Hone your demigod skills as you
Come to Camp Hoffman for a week filled with heroic                                     experience all that camp has to offer. Channel your
fun. Practice your archery skills as Hawkeye. See if                                   inner Artemis in archery, enter Poseidon's domain
Captain America’s strength can propel you up the                                       through swimming and boating, and fly like Zeus on
rock wall. Fly down the zipline like Thor with his trusty                              our zipline! Campers must have a waist measurement
hammer. Campers must have a waist measurement of                                       of at least 22” in order to fit into the harness.
at least 22” in order to fit into the harness and ascend                               Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
the high ropes course.
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1                                      Eco Exploration J
                                                                                       Come for the fun, but stay for the adventure! Discover
Journey On! Trail Warriors C                                                           camp and learn new outdoor skills. Explore the land
Campers will be blazing their own trails this week.                                    and discover the sea as you learn about Larkin Pond.
During this Journey you will learn about the night                                     Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1

                                                                D Daisy       |   B   Brownie   |   J   Junior   |   C   Cadette   |   S   Senior   |   A Ambassador   GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE   19
OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS

                                       Chill Out C                                                      Badge Blowout J                                            Chocolate Chef J
                                       Take a break from your busy life and get away for a              Join us as we explore different badges around camp         Do you love chocolate? This is the program for you!
                                       luxurious week on the shores of Larkin Pond. Practice            this week. From flowers to first aid campers will leave    Decorate homemade cupcakes, bake your own brownies,
                                       manicure, pedicure and facial techniques. Try yoga,              camp with new knowledge and forever friends.               and create other delicious desserts! You’ll also enjoy
                                       Zumba™, and make healthy snacks as you make                      Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1          swimming, archery, and other great outdoor activities.
                                       summertime memories and feel rejuvenated!                                                                                   Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
                                       Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1                Journey On! Camp Explorers J
                                                                                                        Juniors will explore this outdoor Journey through hands
                                       Tribute Training C                                               on activities. Learn about animal habitats, outdoor
                                       You have been chosen to participate in the Annual                skills, and take on a camp improvement project.
                                       Camp Games. It is time to master your outdoor survival           Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
                                       skills and build your alliances. You will learn fire building,
                                       camouflage, archery, shelter building, and tackle the            Just Add Water C
                                       high and low ropes challenge courses. Finally, you’ll            Love Larkin Pond? Get extra swim and slide time or
                                       test your skills in The Arena and attempt to overcome            take out a kayak. Do aqua aerobics, try out our paddle
                                       the gamemakers. May the odds be ever in your favor!              boards or just chill on the beach!
                                       Campers must have a waist measurement of at least                Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
                                       22” in order to fit into the harness and ascend the high
                                       ropes course.                                                    FANgirl Time C
                                       Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1                Can’t get enough of “Divergent,” “Percy Jackson and the
                                                                                                        Olympians,” “The 5th Wave,” “Harry Potter,” and more?
                                       Windjammers   S A                                                If you’re crazy about movies and books, this is the
                                       Hoist your sails and “fly”. Learn to rig a sailboat and          program for you! Adventure like your favorite characters
                                       tack your way across lovely Larkin Pond. Perfect your            during this awesome week. You’ll plan your own theme
                                       sailing skills and progress towards earning one of               meal and have an epic fanfiction creation session.
                                       camp’s advanced sailing awards. Campers must be                  Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
                                       intermediate-level swimmers.
                                       Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1                Girls vs Zombies S A
                                                                                                        Can you survive? Learn survival skills, first aid, and

                                                                                                                                                                    “I loved it.
                                                                                                        archery skills, then put them to the test when you
                                                                                                        tackle "The Outbreak" in our Zombie survival simulation.
                                       SESSION 4                                                        Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1

                                                                                                                                                                     It was better
                                       July 14-19
                                       Registration Deadline: July 7

                                       Silly Science B
                                       Science is cool so let’s go wild with wacky experiments!
                                       Make your own bubbles, silly putty, and even cause
                                                                                                        SESSION 5
                                                                                                        July 21-26
                                                                                                        Registration Deadline: July 14
                                                                                                                                                                     than the
                                       eruptions with soda geysers or film canister rockets.
                                       You’ll even get to eat some of your food chemistry
                                       creations!
                                                                                                        Little Mermaids B
                                                                                                        Spend your days making waves on the pond, and trying
                                                                                                                                                                     camp guide
                                       Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1                to find the Hoffman Water Fairies! Have an otter lunch,
                                                                                                        play splash games, and make a sparkling mermaid
                                                                                                        costume. You’ll learn the basics of canoeing, too. This
                                                                                                                                                                     described.”
                                                                                                        week is all about water...even the arts & crafts!
                                                                                                        Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1             – CAMPER, AGE 11

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OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS
                                                                                                                              LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR
                                                                                                                              GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 9 - 12
Pottermore J                                                  H2O J                         
Mix the beauty of Hoffman with the magic of Hogwarts!         Quench your thirst for aqua fun! Do you love the water?         Counselor In Training I (Entering grades 10-12 only)
Try your hand at Quidditch, dragon egg painting, wand         Can you build a raft that floats on the pond? You’ll be         Prepare for a camp leadership role by spending two weeks
making, and more! The week concludes with a House             getting wet each day with swimming, canoeing, and               (home on the weekends) learning teaching methods and
Cup challenge!                                                kayaking! Other fun activities using water will also be the     leadership techniques. You’ll also get real-life experience
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1             highlight of this week!                                         by working directly with campers. This is a prerequisite for
                                                              Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1               Counselor in Training II. Girls must attend all dates in order
Muggle-No-More C                                                                                                              to complete this program.
Test your talents at Quidditch, wand making and more!         STEMsperts J                    
                                                                                                                              Session 5 & 6: July 21 - August 2          
Learn the basics of herbology and a little about the care     Come to camp and get your naturalist on! Learn about
                                                                                                                              Cost: $595 until March 31, $620 beginning April 1
of magical creatures. Make your own Marauder’s Map            animal habitats, flowers, and how science influences
                                                                                                                              Registration deadline: July 14
and let your inner Patronus guide you through camp!           some of your favorite camp activities. Campers will end
Whether you’re a “first year” or it’s your second time        the week by using the skills they learn to complete an
around, you’ll fall under the enchantment of wizardry!        egg drop from the top of the zipline platform!
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1             Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
                                                                                                                              Counselor In Training II (Entering grades 11 - 12 only)
                                                                                                                              Prepare to become a successful camp counselor by
Iron Chefs C                                                  Mariners C
                                                                                                                              spending three weeks (home on the weekends) gaining
Think you can make the best tasting desserts and              You’ll stand-up paddleboard, canoe, and kayak your way
                                                                                                                              more extensive knowledge of camp programming,
entrees? What if you could only use specific ingredients      across Larkin Pond. You’ll learn about each watercraft as
                                                                                                                              team building, administrative duties, camper behavior
or cooking methods? You might be challenged to make           you explore the pond and have friendly competitions each
                                                                                                                              management and more. Applicants must have completed
the camp’s best grilled cheese. Sound easy? What if it        day. Campers in this program must be intermediate-level
                                                                                                                              the CIT I program or equivalent. Girls must attend all dates
had to be made on a tin can? Either your ingredients or       swimmers.
                                                                                                                              in order to complete this program.
cooking methods will put you to the test.                     Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1                                                                             Session 2 - 4: June 30 - July 19
                                                              Challengers C                                                   Cost: $730 until March 31, $755 beginning April 1
Journey On! Ultimate Adventurer S A                           You’ll spend your time at Hoffman learning the aspects          Registration deadline: June 23
Campers will embark on the ultimate camp adventure.           of our low and high ropes courses. Master the basics
During this Journey you will learn about our water            before ascending up high for climbing, crossing, and flying
systems, how to become an outdoor artist, and survival        down the zipline! Experience a “Monkey Lunch” where
skills. You will also get to camp under the stars.            you eat lunch at the top of the course! Take the challenge!     Internship (Entering grade 12 only)*
Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1             Campers in this program must have a waist measurement           As an Intern at camp you will spend your time working
                                                              of at least 22” in order to fit into the harness and ascend     directly with campers and staff. Interns will be assigned to
                                                              the high ropes course.                                          units of campers or assist in program and administration,
                                                              Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1               and will have an opportunity to choose the areas they
SESSION 6                                                                                                                     are most interested in. Interns must have completed CIT
July 28 – August 2                                            Hoffman Ranger S A                                              II in order to complete this program. Acceptance to the
Registration Deadline: July 21                                Spend a week challenging yourself to become a pro in            program is based on the application (sent to you after your
                                                              the outdoors—you’ll earn all the Margaret Ferris beads,         registration form is received), references and a personal
Badge Bonanza B                                               cook a lot of your meals outside using different methods,       interview. *Interns should sign-up per session. Interns can
This week is all about fun! You'll take part in many of our   and be challenged to keep a fire going for 12 hours—wow!        apply for as many as they wish, but must be on-camp for
most requested camp activities while earning a slew           You’ll leave your mark forever on Hoffman by completing         the full session. Offered for all sessions.
of different badges. We will make new friends, become         a service project.                                              Cost: FREE
outdoor creators, and cook up a tasty snack.                  Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1               Registration deadline: 4 weeks prior to session start date.
Cost: $475 until March 31, $500 beginning April 1

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R EGISTRATION & HEALTH INFORMATION

                                      Register Today!
                                      How to Register                                          Cancellations, Refunds, and Transfers
                                      To reserve your camper’s spot immediately, go            Cancellations and refund requests must be
                                      to www.gssne.org and register online. Pay the full       submitted and received at the GSSNE Office by the
                                      balance or the $35 non-refundable deposit with a         program’s registration deadline. Until the registration
                                      debit/credit card.                                       deadline, a full refund less the $35 deposit per
                                                                                               person will be granted.
                                      All payment balances are due in full by the
                                      registration deadline for your camp session (2           In the event of GSSNE cancelling a camp program
                                      weeks prior). GSSNE reserves the right to cancel         due to low enrollment, families will be contacted to
                                      any registration not paid in full by the registration    discuss a transfer to another program, or to receive
                                      deadline.                                                a refund.

                                      Girls not currently registered as Girl Scouts are        In all other circumstances, any monies paid (less
                                      required to pay a one-time membership fee of             the nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit) will be
                                      $35. This GSUSA membership is valid through              refunded only if:
                                      September 30, 2019.
                                                                                               • The camper is placed on a waitlist or if the financial
                                                                                                 assistance amount requested is not fully granted.
                                      Registration Deadlines
                                      All camp registration deadlines are one full week        • The camper cannot attend due to illness or injury. A
                                      before the start of each camp session. Please check        letter from a physician must accompany a written
                                      the specific listed registration deadline for your         request for the refund.
                                      favorite camp session(s) and register early to make      • The camper is sent home from camp due to illness
                                      sure you reserve your spot!                                or injury. Refunds are prorated in such cases and
                                                                                                 will be made only at the written request of the
                                      Camp Paperwork                                             parent/guardian.
                                      Physicals are no longer required to attend any of
                                      our camps, including Promising Acres! We hope this       Please note that refunds will not be given if the
                                      makes the paperwork process a little bit easier for      camper leaves early for any other reason (including
                                      our families. A full list of immunizations signed by a   homesickness). Refunds will also not be issued due
                                      physician, will be required at Promising Acres due to    to inclement weather.
                                      Massachusetts State Law.
                                                                                               A $15 transfer fee will be applied to a camper’s
                                      All camp attendees must complete a Transportation        registration balance each time a change is made
                                      Release Form and Health History Form during              to a camper’s session, program, or camp (unless
                                      the online registration process. Adult campers           the change is requested by GSSNE, due to program
                                      attending the Summer Outdoor Series campouts             cancellation).
                                      must also complete the same forms for safety and
                                      accreditation reasons.

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                                                                                “Counselor: Was there
                                                                                 something that you did
                                                                                 NOT like at camp?
                                                                                 Camper: Packing up
                                                                                 because I don’t wanna
                                                                                 leave.” – CAMPER, AGE 7
Financial Aid                                                 Credits may be pooled by sisters in the same family.       You’re Never Too Old for Camp!
At Girl Scouts, we believe that camp is for every girl.       The deadline for Summer Camp Cookie Credit transfers       Do you know an awesome college student, teacher,
We’re pleased to be able to offer financial assistance in     is 12:30 p.m. on April 16, 2019.                           high school graduate, or anyone else that would
order to give more girls the opportunity to experience Girl                                                              be excited to work and live at Overnight Camp for
Scout Camp.                                                   Campers with Medical or Dietary Needs                      the summer? They could be a Camp Hoffman staff
                                                              Families of girls with special dietary needs, allergies,   member! Did you know that multiple studies have
To apply, complete the Financial Assistance Application       airborne allergies, mobility limitations, or health        found that a summer of working at camp is more
and register online to make your deposit.                     conditions requiring particular awareness should           valuable than an internship? You learn important
                                                              contact customercare@gssne.org prior to registration to    skills such as teamwork, leadership, working under
Please note: You must register online before your Financial   determine if Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England       pressure, and time management! We love people who
Assistance Application will be processed. Notification of     is able to make reasonable accommodations for the          are fun, flexible, and energetic. If you, or someone you
financial assistance granted will be made within three        camper. Please note that certain accommodations may        know, would like to be a part of the Camp Hoffman
weeks of submission. If financial assistance is requested,    be difficult to make given the camping environment.        team, contact us at customercare@gssne.org.
Summer Camp Cookie Credits will be applied first.
                                                              Transportation                                             Adults, you can spend your summer at camp,
The deadline to submit the Financial Assistance               Need information on Day Camp bussing and pick-up/          too! Apply to be a Day Camp staff member today.
Application is the registration deadline for the chosen       drop-off times? Check out page 13.                         Have a camper? Day Camp staff members can score
camp program.                                                                                                            a camper discount! Contact us at customercare@
                                                              Need information on Overnight Camp pick-up/drop-off        gssne.org for more information.
What are Summer Camp Cookie Credits?                          times? Check out page 17.
Girl Scout Cookies can power an amazing adventure! All
registered girls participating in the GSSNE Cookie Sale       Please note that bus transportation is not available for
Program earn $.20 per package, which may then be              overnight sessions at Camp Hoffman.
applied to the cost of a GSSNE Day Camp or Overnight
Camp program.

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