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Summer 2018
Camp Evelyn
&
Camp Manitou
Every Girl Deserves the Chance to Camp
Sign-up at b i t . l y/ G rea t G i r l S co u t C a m p
There is simply nothing like it!
Take a deep breath. Catch the scent of pine cones
and roasting marshmallows, and you are ready for
your summer camp adventure.
There are leaves to rustle through, water to plunge
into and trails to explore. There are campfire
stories that make you laugh and shiver, like the
night air causing you to snuggle deeper into the
warmth of your sleeping bag…drifting off to dream
of the fun you’ll have tomorrow.
At summer camp you can come for the day, for 3, 5
or even 12 nights. You can bring a buddy or come
on your own, but in no time you will know all the
girls in your camping unit just like your friends
back home. That is just the “nature” of summer
camp – friends made summer after summer often
become your friends for life. You might even
come to camp with your whole troop or with your
favorite woman!
Camp Evelyn is near Plymouth, WI. We have a
beautiful lake, a flowing river and a sparkling
swimming pool. Camp Manitou in Shoto, WI is on
the banks of Serenity Lake in Manitowoc County
and is graced with deep forests, rolling trails
and even a frisbee golf course. Try your hand at
kayaking, art, music, paddleboard, swimming
and campfires, discovering the constellations,
experiments, and archery.
Summer camp is open to all girls entering 1st-12th
grade. Not a Girl Scout? Simply add $25 to the
camp fee to become a member, and join in the fun!
Bring your friends and show them how to have a
blast this summer!
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Table of Contents
Camp Locations Page 1
Camp Session Lengths, Cost & Description Page 2
Weekly Activity Themes Page 3-4
Horseback Riding and Troop Camp Page 5
Camping with your Daughter Page 6
One-Day Camp Experiences Page 6
How to Register for Camp Page 7
Buddies Coming to Camp Together Page 7
Health Documentation Requirements Page 7
Food, Sleeping Arrangements & Chores Page 8
Accomodations for Special Needs Page 8
Safety Page 8
Types of Camp Activities Page 9
Mail, Email, Newsletters and Photos Page 9
Camp Store Page 10
Visit Our Camps Page 10
Each week has a special theme and all the great camp fun!
Camp activities will reflect the theme of each week, but rest assured all the great camping activities will
be included each week regardless of the theme.
Session/Length Price
Five-night sessions $380 ALL Girl Scouts flourish from a week at camp, and it is simply
a must for returning campers, grades 2-12 in fall.
Check in 2-3 p.m. Check out 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Three-night sessions $260 The choice of many first time campers, especially those in the
younger grades. For girls entering grades 1-6 in fall.
Check in 2-3 p.m. Check out 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Three-Night session -equine $380 Horses Galore! 3-nights of Bits and Bridles. For girls entering
grades 5-12 in fall.
Counselor-in-Training I/II $720 Interested in working at a summer camp in the future?
Girls entering grade 9-12 for CIT-I & grade 10-12 for CIT-II.
1-Day Sessions $40 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A sampling of the week’s theme and
great camp activities. Girls only. Adults may not stay on the
camp property during the day.
Me and My Gal/Guy $200/pair Girls love camping with their favorite adult, and adults
get to be excited campers again. Great for both!
Troop Camp $60/person At Camp Manitou, exciting, rustic, true Camping fun!-$60
Twelve-night session $875 All the fun, times two! For girls entering 2-12 grade.
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Camp’s Weekly Activity Themes
At Camp Evelyn unless otherwise stated.
Girl vs. Wild
As a nature detective, you will dig into the mysteries of nature and
science first-hand. The forest, hills and mighty river will be your
playground for orienteering, constructing shelters, and tracking
animals. Climb rock walls, zoom on a high ropes course on a trip away
from camp, and get up close to live animals with a professional wildlife
specialist. Earn and receive an outdoor badge for your age level.
5-Night: June 17-22 3-Night: June 19-22 1-Day: June 18
Food Fusion
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is part of almost everything
we do, especially baking and cooking. If you mix vinegar and baking
soda, you create a volcano, instead of a great dinner. Jump into our
extreme cook-off challenge and find out what happens if you add too
much baking powder or just the right amount of cilantro…and what on
earth is yeast? You will cook over the campfire, make yummy snacks
inside and plan a special meal for your family when you go home! Visit
a local group to see how food really goes all the way from the farm to
your table.
5-Night: June 24-29 3-Night: June 26-29 1-Day: June 25
Outdoor Art Attack
Let your imagination run wild as you make creations inspired by
nature. Draw, paint, and create as you take in the beauty of the great
outdoors. You’ll splatter paint during archery art, tie-dye, create
sparkling paint bombs, produce dreamy stargazing galaxy art, and
sculpt with clay. Let nature be your inspiration! Visit the famous John
Michael Kohler Art Center. Earn and receive an art badge for your age
level.
5-Night: July 8-13 3-Night: July 10-13 1-Day: July 9
Just Add Water
Enjoy all that water has to offer and get your fingers more wrinkly than
they have ever been! Take a sunset swim in the pool, look for aquatic
creatures in the Mullet River, go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding
in Crystal Lake, and have a floating lunch! You will stay cool by making
slushies and playing water balloon battleship. Sail on beautiful Lake
Michigan during your trip to SEAS - The Sailing Education Association.
5-Night: July 15-20 3-Night: July 17-20 1-Day: July 16
Wonder Women
Grab your cape and save the day. Camp Evelyn is being attacked by
zombies and they are lurking everywhere! Figure out your own special
superpower and use it to save your sister Girl Scouts at camp. In addition
to your superpower, you’ll use fire, water, ropes and food to meet the
challenge and tempt the enemy. Using your group’s “out-of-the-box”
thinking, you’ll have everything you need to save the camp.
5-Night: July 22-27 3-Night: July 24-27 1-Day: July 23
at Camp Manitou 1-Day: July 25
Camp Evelyn reserves the right to change activities based on sudden changes in expert
3 presenters, weather and other factors. For safety, Girl Scout Daisies will not participate in
archery but in other amazing activities in keeping with the theme of the session.
CSI Academy
Be part of the distinguished Camp Evelyn Camp Scene Investigation Unit.
The camp director has gone missing. We will be creating disguises and
learning secret code and other tricks of the trade along the way. Using
the science of fingerprints, fibers, tool marks, and suspect sketching to
help solve the mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and uncover skills for
investigative minds!
5-Night: July 29-Aug 3 3-Night: July 31- Aug 3 1-Day: July 30
at Camp Manitou 1-Day: August 1
Brains and Beauty
It’s not an either/or thing! You’ll get to do all those activities they say,
“don’t try this at home” along with learning computer aided design and
3D printing. You’ll also relax, unwind and feel good inside and out at Spa
Evelyn! Practice yoga, take a mud bath (a.k.a river stomp), sample tasty
snacks, make your own beauty products and study the science of color-
changing nail polish. You will have a swanky indoor slumber party while
trained consultants share all the secrets to natural healthy skin.
5-Night: August 5-10 3-Night: Aug 7-10 1-Day: August 6
Camp Manitou 1-Day: August 8
Globetrotters
Pack your bags as we go on a fantastic journey “around the world” and
“travel” to different places by learning games, art, recipes, music and
stories from all over the world! Visit a different country each day without
the hassle of a passport and jet lag and learn about the people and places!
You’ll will visit the Aviation Heritage Center at the airport to get inside an
airplane hangar and even conduct a preflight inspection.
Three Night: August 12-15 1-Day: August 13
Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) & Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)
If you think someday you would like to work at camp, these sessions are for
you. Travel and work at both Camp Evelyn and Camp Ehawee, and together
with CIT’s from both camps you’ll discover and build skills to be a top-notch
camp staff member. CIT I’s have the option to complete the American Red
Cross babysitting certificate. CIT II’s have the option to participate in the
American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding course for a sneak peek into what
it takes to become a lifeguard (not lifeguard certified.) CIT I is open to girls
entering grade 9-12 and CIT II is open to girls entering 10-12. Completion of
CIT I is the prerequisite for CIT II.
CIT I:12-Night: July 29-August 10 CIT II:12-Night: July 15-27
The BIG 12-Nighter
Congratulations, you have graduated to the next level of summer camp…
the BIG 12-Nighter. You will enjoy two super fun sessions at Camp Evelyn
“Just Add Water” AND “Wonder Women” Over the weekend you’ll call home
and do laundry (Yes, we will help). You will also get extra time to swim,
have a slumber party and sleep in just a tad bit later!
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12-Night: July 15-27
Rock the Summer at Camp Manitou Sessions below are at Camp Manitou. Bits and Bridles at Camp Manitou Girls entering grades 5-12, let your inner horsewoman shine! Learn basic horseback riding, grooming, and stable management. We will start from the beginning and build your equestrian skills, spending at least two hours a day at the stable. You’ll have plenty of time to explore Camp Manitou and Serenity Lake, to swim, kayak, stand-up paddle board, hike, geocache and play disc golf. There will be plenty of room for your horse riding gear, including long pants and sturdy shoes with heels, because you will “camp” in a Camp Manitou building during this session. Earn and receive the appropriate equestrian badge for your age level. 3-Night: June 24-27, $380. Water Adventures at Camp Manitou Your dreams of living your life on a beach are about to come true. You’ll wake up, and the first step out of your tent will be onto Serenity Beach. You’ll canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, fish, and compete for the best sand scultpture! You’ll travel to Woodland Dunes Nature Center to explore waterfronts and wetlands, and take action to keep them clean and healthy for wildlife. For girls entering grades 5-12. 3-Night: July 29-August 1, $260 Summer Camp with your Troop Together Outdoor Discovery Troop Camp at Camp Manitou - all grades Are you ready for a rustic camp experience with your troop mates? Grab your tents and let’s go! You and your friends will learn outdoor survival skills like knot tying, shelter building and orienteering. Enjoy meals over the camp fire and sing camp songs as you hike in the woods. To top off your Camp Manitou adventure you can paddle your way around Serenity Lake on a paddle board or kayak and climb a ROCK WALL! Be ready for some “wild” surprises too! The camping fee includes all activities, camping space, bathroom/shower access, drinking water, wood, matches, paper, cooking equipment, picnic table, and a fire ring. Troops must bring their own food (including snacks and beverages), tents, sleeping gear and any special supplies. An adult who has completed Outdoor Adventures Training must accompany each troop. Adults will be responsible for the supervision of their troop and should consult Safety Activity Checkpoints when making plans. Everyone attending must be a registered Girl Scout member, including adults. August 19 at 2 pm to August 21 at 6:15 pm, $60 per person. 5
Come this summer to
Me and My Gal! or Me and My Gal or Guy!
Me and My Gal: July 6-8 Me and My Gal or Guy: July 27-29
Moms or dads, bring the special girl in your life, your gear, your
enthusiasm and let us take care of the rest. You can focus on making
memories with her that will last all her life. Girls, along with a special
adult, will have plenty of time to go kayaking, swim, hike, sing songs,
campfires, and of course, make s’mores. All food, materials, lodging
and activities are included.
Check in Friday 7:00 p.m. check out Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Open to all grades and adults. $200/pair.
Me and My Gal or Guy: Females and adult males will participate in camp activities together. With the
exception of fathers sharing sleeping structures with their daughter, there will be gender specific
sleeping, changing and showering accommodations.
To ensure a safe camp experience for everyone, adults who are not currently registered Girl Scout
members will pay an additional $25 and become members. Background checks will be completed.
Only those adults passing the background check will attend the session. Refunds of the camp fees,
less the $25, will be given to anyone not passing the background check.
Camping for the Day
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Open to all grades $40 per girl
This first step towards staying over at summer camp allows girls to have
all the great fun that happens at camp during the day like theme week
activities, swimming, hiking, art projects, singing camp songs, playing
games, nature activities and building independence while checking out
camp. Lunch and snacks are provided. Our camp staff will provide
supervision along with their special brand of Camp Magic.
Parents, be prepared; Day campers often have so much fun they can’t wait
to participate in the following three-night session.
Camp Evelyn Days: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 5, July 6, July 9,
July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, and August 13
Camp Evelyn Days for the week of the 4th of July:
Friends in Fairyland on July 2 -Explore magical fairylands with your new
camp friends. Make your own fairy wings and wand, build houses
for the wee folk of our enchanted forests, and have a teeny tiny tea party.
Wild, Wild West on July 5-Go back in time as you pan for gold in the
Mullet River and mine camp for gems. You will make a custom
bandana, paint with straw, and create your own brand of trail mix.
Imagination Kingdom on July 6-Discover the depths and unleash your
imagination by dressing up, singing, painting and building.
Camp Manitou Days: July 25, August 1 and August 8. These sessions
are girl-only events where plenty of adult supervision is provided by camp
staff. Adults may not remain on camp property during the session.
Parents may be able to claim their daughter’s Day session experience as child care on their tax
return. Contact growstrong@gsmanitou.org for a receipt. 6
Register for Camp Online:
www.gsmanitou.org/summer-at-camp -evelyn
Full payment is required at time of registration for
a spot to be held at camp. Financial assistance is
available if needed for a Girl Scout to attend camp.
Just complete a Campership application at www.
gsmanitou.org . If a campership is requested a
spot will be held until the application is reviewed
and the registration is processed.
If you need a paper registration form or paper
campership application call (920) 565-4575.
A confirmation email will be sent to the email
address on file for the camper. You should
expect this confirmation email to arrive in 1-2
business days. This email will contain links to
vital information & provide details about required
health and transportation information you will
need to provide to us. It is important that you read
through this email and the links very soon after
receiving it.
Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis
with 3 weeks’ notice or due to an emergency
situation.
Buddy Request
Campers may request to be placed in the same
unit as her friend(s). To ensure this, please list your
camper’s buddy(s) name(s) on her registration
form. Buddies must register for the same session
and dates.
Health Documentation Requirements
Each camper staying 5 nights or more must
provide documentation of a health assessment
conducted by a medical professional within the last
24 months, a health history and an immunization
record.
Campers staying 4 nights or less must provide
a health history, although an assessment and
immunization record may be submitted to be kept
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Life at Camp Evelyn
Delicious Meals
There is nothing like activity and fresh air to make a girl
HUNGRY! Camp meals and snacks are healthy and are
foods kids like. Most meals are prepared by our cooks and
eaten in the dining hall, and girls also cook at least one
meal themselves outdoors, maybe more.
Most diets (gluten free, diabetic, kosher, vegetarian,
vegan, allergies, etc.) can be accomodated by contacting
the director of camp and program two weeks prior to
the stay at camp. Campers with dietary restrictions are
welcome to bring a few alternative meals if they wish.
Sweet Dreams
You’ll sleep on cots covered with mosquito netting in tents
set up on raised platforms or in cabins. Counselors sleep
in tents or cabins that are VERY close by, but not in the
same tents or cabins as girls.
Kapers
Kapers are chores, important in Girl Scouting, to learn
that everyone must do their share. In small groups, you’ll
take turns doing kapers like setting and clearing dining
hall tables, sweeping, raising and lowering the flag and
keeping camp beautiful.
Special Needs
Camp Evelyn can accommodate most physical, medical,
developmental, dietary, behavioral or communications
needs. Contact the director of camp and program to
discuss the camp session and specific needs.
Safety is priority-one at camp
Our staff complete intense training in how to keep girls safe
while still having lots of fun. Camp Evelyn is operated by the
standards of Girl Scouts of the USA, which meet or exceed
the standards of the local and state health departments. All
staff pass a thorough screening process including criminal
and sexual offender background checks. Each staff member
is certified in CPR and first aid and many are lifeguards. A
qualified health supervisor is on-site at all times, and a doctor
is on-call.
Those picking up campers must be listed on the transportation
form completed by the parent and show photo ID. 8
Three varieties of fun at Camp!
All-Camp Action
Girl Scouts love the magic that comes only from a large group
all together, so a few times per week the whole camp gets
together for talent shows, campfires, kickball games, karaoke
dance parties, capture the flag, carnivals, scavenger hunts,
pool parties, guest presenters, skits and songs. If all the girls
can imagine it, all the girls can make it happen…all over camp.
Unit Unity
The girls who live together in your camp community, called
a “unit” become your closest friends. They are close to your
age, and you experience so much together. You choose the
activities to dive into as a group. Maybe you’ll stay up late and
hear stories of the constellations, or form a noodle train in the
pool, cook-out your supper, conquer an obstacle course, jump
in Crystal Lake, or inspire each other with your art and science
projects.
Individual Adventures
Because each of us is special, with special talents and interests,
at least three times per day you’ll get to choose an activity that
is open to girls from the entire camp, not just your unit. You’ll
make new friends and try activities that might not be selected
by your unit mates. River stomping, archery, unique arts, SUP,
kayaking, cooking, outdoor baking, and games and sports are
among the many choices.
Keeping in Touch
Letters and Email
While campers can’t bring cellphones to camp, a letter or email
from home can make the difference between a good day and a
great day! Mail a letter to your daughter before the session or
put mail in the camper mailbox at check-in. More info about
communication is in the confirmation packet.
Camp Photos and Newsletter
Each week we post online a fun newsletter and photos of
the awesome activities going on at camp. There is no cost to
view the photos and newsletters however, you may choose
to purchase the pictures. Information is in the confirmation
packet.
9Visit our Camps
Experience camp with your daughter before her
session. You’ll meet the staff, make s’mores, play camp
games, sing songs, hike the beautiful trails, and have
a campfire lunch. They’ll be archery at Camp Evelyn
and swimming in Serenity Lake and disc golf at Camp
Manitou (bring your towel and suit.)
Watch your email for more information or logon to
http://bit.ly/VisitManitouCamps for more information
and to register to attend.
Camp Evelyn Explorer or Camp Manitou Magic
Saturday, May 19 Saturday, June 9
Register by May 9 Register by June 4
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$10 per person attending
The “We know you’ll love Camp Evelyn” Tour
Thursdays, June 21, June 28, or July 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Email abby@gsmanitou.org to let her know you are
coming.
Camp Store
The Camp Evelyn store is bursting with camp goodies including
T-shirts, water bottles, toys, additional activity items and more.
Prices vary from $1 to $30 so there is something for everyone.
Camp Evelyn T-shirts, a most popular item, are $14. Help your
daughter bring her camp memories home by depositing funds
into her camp store account when you register her for camp.
Cash, check, credit card, gift cards and program credits earned
in the cookie sale are accepted. The remaining balance at the
end of the camp session will be returned in the form of a Girl
Scouts of Manitou Council gift card.
Let your daughter know you will be thinking of her with a
Camp Care Package
Purchased when you register and given to her on her first day
at camp (except Birthday Blast!)
Evelyn Memories: $25: Camp journal (includes a pen,
detachable postcards, games, jokes, information on stars,
plants, & hiking), drawstring backpack and stuffed animal.
Camp Friends: $20: Wood Picture Frame, cool down wrap, and
a mini micro mister.
Camp Gear: $15: Mini LED flashlight, sunglasses, & water bottle.
Birthday Blast! $25: A celebration with decorations for her
cabin or tent, a birthday patch, birthday card signed by the
entire camp staff and cake & ice cream! 10Sign-up for
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Summer Camp 2018
Camp Evelyn and Camp Manitou
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At Camp you will get a special “Bear Scare” bracelet that has its own story about two campers who
save each other from a bear when hiking in the woods. You will get a new bead for your bracelet
each summer at camp. When you are away from camp your “Bear Scare” bracelet will remind you
that, “Your friends will be there between you and the bear.” Any obstacle you meet can be “the bear.”
You can count on your camp friends to be there to support you and cheer you on.
5212 Windward Court
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920)565-4575
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