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Camp Life is the Best Life Whether you try day camp, resident camp, troop mini-camps, or family camp, get ready for an incredible experience—one full of excitement, exploration, and adventure. Girl Scout Camp is full of endless possibilities—we want every girl to be able to enjoy the great outdoors and take advantage of our fantastic programs. Come camp with us! Camp N Table of Contents ata DID YOU KNOW? rswi General Camp Info............................3 1 Girls need camp more than ever! Ways to Camp at GSME.................. 4 The pandemic restrictions and shutdowns Baxter Camp Activities.................................5 of the past year have affected our children State Park Summer Camp Programs profoundly. Girl Scout Camp can foster much at a Glance......................................6-7 needed connection and physical activity in a fun and safe environment. Kids will be so Camp Pondicherry happy to be outdoors doing things with their Programs........................................8-11 Camp K friends after months of isolation. Camp Natarswi Programs........12-17 irk ondich pP wold 2 Camp is awesome! Girls with Junior Maine Guide.........................16 Cam err more frequent outdoor experiences Discovery Day Camp......................18 y are more likely to seek challenges Camp Registration Q&A.................19 and are better at solving problems— qualities that will help them both Shop.................................................. 20 academically and personally in the future. Augusta 3 Camp makes everything better! Get a glimpse of camp life Spending time in nature improves at our Open Houses! concentration and creative reasoning. Camp Pondicherry & Outdoor experiences also help promote mp Sce Portland Ca Camp Natarswi healthy social development and increase June 6, 2021 lki her self-esteem. t 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Discover all the cool adventures You don’t have to already be a and experiences you can be a part Girl Scout or join a troop to come to summer camp! of and meet our awesome camp directors in person. 2
General Camp Info Camp and COVID-19 Where Girls Sleep We are beyond excited to welcome our campers back to camp in One of the best parts about camp is the chance for you 2021! We will offer the same amazing camp experience, although to connect with the natural world around you, including some things may look a little bit different as we will be implementing where you sleep! COVID-19 precautions throughout the camp season. This will likely include temperature checks, masking at times, cohorting groups into Cabins – If you are a younger girl, you can choose to “pods,” reduced numbers of campers, and social distancing. Plenty sleep in bunk beds in a cozy cabin. At Pondicherry, of hand-washing too! counselors sleep in the same cabin with campers. At Natarswi, counselors either sleep in the cabin or in a tent This past summer, a few camps did open, and ran safely and nearby. Look for the cabin icon! successfully without outbreaks. We are learning a great deal from them, and using that, along with the advice from professional Platform Tents – You’ll get to enjoy the great outdoors camp and medical authorities, to safely open camp in 2021. For the in these tents! Pondicherry has permanent tent shelters latest COVID-19 related information, please visit our website: with roofs and four built-in beds each. At Natarswi, you’ll www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/camp. stay in canvas tents with metal cots with three other girls. At each camp, tents are arranged in clusters (units) with Meals your counselor’s tent centrally located within the unit. Bug nets are provided for each individual bunk bed. Look for Most of your meals are served in our camp dining hall, or outdoors, the tent icon! either buffet or family style. We serve three well-balanced and nutritious meals daily. We also do campfire cookouts where you’ll help plan and Each unit has a wash station, a campfire ring, and prepare the meal. There is always one main dish and a vegetarian a latrine or flush toilets nearby. Some units have an option, along with side dishes. You’ll have a snack in the afternoon and outdoor pavilion for unit activities. Central shower houses fruit is always available. If you have special dietary needs, let us know have individual shower stalls. Don’t worry - indoor shelter before you arrive and we’ll be happy to work with you. is available at both camps when the weather gets too severe. Typical meals include chicken, casseroles, pizza, stir fry, tacos, pasta dishes, turkey dinners, grilled cheese, and soup. If you’re a picky eater, don’t worry! We always have other options such as a salad bar, Camp Staff Rocks veggies, or sandwiches and our kitchen staff work hard to provide Our counselors are enthusiastic, caring young adults who you with food you like. come from all over the United States and other countries. All staff members are carefully screened, including background Camp vs. School Grade checks, and selected for their ability to add to the camp experience. Most of the camp staff are CPR and first-aid We group girls by “camp grade” which is the grade you will be trained and many hold advanced certifications as Red Cross entering as of September 2021. Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Archery Instructors, Challenge Course Facilitators, Wilderness First Aiders, Maine Trip Leaders, and Leave No Trace Practitioners. Staff members Bring a friend! also complete a week of intensive on-site pre-camp training to ensure the best camp experience for campers. You may request ONE buddy to bunk with during your time at camp. To be bunk buddies, you and your friend must both request each other by name and be within the same grade level and registered for the same session. Why just one buddy? Our tents accommodate four girls and we want to ensure that everyone has the best camp experience. A group of three leaves one girl who may feel left out. You and your buddy may attend different activities, depending on your personal choices and your different skill levels. Even the best of friends need time to explore their own interests and make new friends! Like we say in Girl Scouts, “make new friends, but keep the old.” But what if I come alone? Many girls come to camp without a buddy, so don’t worry! You’ll join a group of girls your own age who are interested in similar activities. Camp is a great place to make new friends! 3
There are so ma Classic Our traditional resident camp experience! Girls can choose from a wide variety of activities. For Classic Program details, to camp with see pages 9 and 13 Specialty Horses, rock climbing, cooking, art, archery, canoe trips, wilderness survival, and more! Troop Mini-Camps For Specialty Program details, see pages 10, 14, and 15 Introduce your girls to camp life as a troop! For Troop Mini-Camp Program details, see pages 11 and 17 Looking for an amazing location for a troop or family adventure? See our website for more camp rental information Family Camp www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/camprentals Family camps, Me and My Gal, and Me and My Dad. Build wonderful memories together by sharing camp with your loved ones! For Family Camp Program details, Leadership see pages 11 and 17 Older girls practice working together, directly with campers, and with staff to develop leadership skills. For Leadership Program details, 4 see pages 11 and 15
any ways Camp Activities h GSME! ☙ Archery ☙ Canoeing ☙ Challenge Course ☙ Outdoor Cooking ☙ Nature Education ☙ Paddle Boarding ☙ Creative Arts ☙ Singing Songs ☙ Hatchet Throwing ☙ S’mores ☙ Hiking ☙ Swimming ☙ Kayaking ☙ TONS of Leadership ☙ Land Sports Opportunities ☙ Outdoor Skills ☙ Wilderness Expedition (off-site) ☙ Wilderness Survival Skills Specific ☙ Biking ☙ Theatre ☙ Culinary Arts* ☙ High Ropes ☙ Horseback Riding* Course - NEW! Specific ☙ Junior Maine Guide Certification* ☙ Rock Climbing ☙ Sailing ☙ Whitewater Rafting* * Additional fees Please Note: For Plus so many enrichment activities like… safety reasons some activities have age restrictions and are not available for ☙ Gaga ball ☙ Making bird houses ☙ Star gazing all campers. For questions, contact ☙ Knot tying ☙ Relay races ☙ Team color competitions the camp director. Free choice offerings ☙ Lawn games ☙ Ukulele ☙ Water games vary by camp. ☙ Dance ☙ Woodworking ☙ Spontaneous fun! 5
WEEKS PROGRAM GRADE Cost Camp Pondicherry Programs Day Camp Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3 $200 $325 Week 1 JUNE 27- Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 JULY 2 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $475 Pondi Performers 4, 5 $475 GS Challenge Warrior 4, 5 $500 Guides (1 week) 6+ $475 Guides (2 weeks) 6+ $890 Top Chef 6+ $500 CIT 1 (4 weeks) 10, 11, 12 $965 CIT 2 (4 weeks) 11, 12 $790 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $200 Week 2 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $325 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 JULY 4-9 Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $475 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $475 Team Cuisine 4, 5 $500 Guides (1 week) 6+ $475 GS Challenge Warrior 6+ $500 Mane Event 6+ $740 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $200 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $325 Week 3 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 Pondi Spirit (gr. 2-3) (cabin) 2, 3 $475 JULY 11-16 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $475 Pondi Spirit (gr. 4-5) (tent) 4, 5 $475 Pony Express 4, 5 $640 Guides (1 week) 6+ $475 Pondi Spirit (gr. 6+) 6+ $475 Theater in the Woods (2 weeks) 6+ $890 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $490 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $200 Week 4 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $325 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 18-23 JULY Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $475 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $475 Ultimate G.I.R.L. 4, 5 $490 Pony Express 4, 5 $640 Guides (1 week) 6+ $475 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $490 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $200 Week 5 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $325 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 25-30 JULY Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $475 Pondi Long Ago 4, 5 $475 Guides (1 week) 6+ $475 Top Chef 6+ $500 Wilderness Survivors 6+ $475 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $490 Day Camp 1, 2, 3, 4 $200 Camp Together (cabin) (Sun-Wed) 2, 3 $325 Week 6 AUGUST Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 Art in the Outdoors (cabin) 2, 3 $475 1-6 Blazers (tent) 4, 5 $475 Team Cuisine 4, 5 $500 Outdoor Art Explorer 4, 5 $475 Guides (1 week) 6+ $475 Adventure Seekers 6+ $500 Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $490 August 13 – 15 Me and My Gal 1+ $110 pp Other August 20 - 22 Troop Mini-Camp 1+ $100 pp August 27 – 29 Family Mini-Camp All ages $110 pp 6
WEEKS PROGRAM GRADE Cost Camp Natarswi Programs Outdoor Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 Week 1 Trail Blazing (cabin) 4, 5 $475 JUNE 27- G.I.R.L Guides 6+ $475 JULY 2 Climb to the Top 4, 5, 6 $475 Junior Woods Women (2 weeks) 5, 6, 7 $890 Creative Nature Unleashed 5, 6, 7 $475 Guides Adventure (2 weeks) 6+ $890 Mountaineers 8+ $490 Team Katahdin 7, 8, 9 $490 River Runners (Canoe Trip) (2 weeks) 8+ $1,075 Week 2 Birds Eye View (cabin) 2, 3, 4 $475 Water Bugs (cabin) 4, 5, 6 $475 JULY 4-9 Night Owl 6+ $475 Northwoods Adventure 7+ $600 CIT 2 (4 weeks July 4-30) Age 16-17 $790 Junior Maine Guide (4 weeks-July 4-31) Ages 14-17 $2,100 Camp Spirit (cabin) 2, 3, 4, 5 $475 Team Spirit (cabin) 6, 7, 8, 9 $475 Week 3 Creative Nature Unleashed 5, 6, 7 $475 JULY 11-16 Keep Calm and Paddle On 5+ $475 Natarswi Sailors 5+ $475 Northwoods Archers 5, 6, 7 $475 Northwoods Adventure 7+ $600 By Water or Land (2 weeks) 6+ $890 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $475 Week 4 18-23 Guides 6+ $475 JULY Appie Hikers 5+ $490 Follow Your Art 6+ $475 Blast into the Past 4, 5, 6 $490 Woods Women (3 weeks; July 18-August 6) 7, 8, 9 $1,290 CIT 1 (3 weeks July 18-August 6) Ages 15-16 $850 Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 ❧ Week 5 Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $475 25-30 JULY Guides 6+ $475 Cooking in the Woods 6+ $500 Natarswi Sailors 5+ $475 View From Above 6+ $575 Natarswi Backpackers (2 weeks) 7+ $890 You don’t have to Explorers (cabin) 2, 3 $475 already be Week 6 AUGUST Blazers (cabin) 4, 5 $475 a Girl Scout Guides 6+ $475 1-6 Bulls Eye 6+ $475 or join a Keep Calm and Paddle On 5+ $475 troop to Wind-down JMG/CIT2 Must attend JMG/CIT2 $375 camp with Wilderness Girls 6, 7, 8 $490 us! May 14-16 Spring Helping Hands Troops 7+, Adults $0 Lapsed CAMP PROGRAMS May 15 Spring Helping Hands (Saturday only) Troops 7+, Adults $0 and non- AND TROOPS FOR FAMILIES August 10-12 Mini-Camp (weekdays) Troops 1+ $100 pp members will August 13-15 Mini-Camp Troops 1+ $100 pp have a $40 Me and My Dad membership August 20-22 1+ $110 pp fee added to August 27-29 85th Celebration Weekend (Family /Alumni) All Ages $110 pp their camp September 17-19 DIY Troop Mini-Camp Troops 3+ $55 pp total. September 24-26 DIY Troop or Family Mini-Camp Troops/Adults 3+ $55 pp October 1-3 Troop Rental Troops 1+ Rental fees apply 7
Camp Pondicherry, Bridgton Resident, Day, Troop, and Family Camping Camp Pondicherry is a spectacular outdoor setting, nestled on over 600 acres in the foothills of the White Mountains. Pondi has a private waterfront on Adams Pond and miles of unspoiled woodlands, fields, hills, and trails. There are wonderful vistas of lakes and mountains from our Chalet and from Blueberry Hill. Nicole Nelson Camp Pondicherry Director I am Nicole Nelson, the Director for Camp Pondicherry. I am excited to begin my second year as camp director and to welcome all campers and their families back to Pondi. I was able to meet many Pondi families this past summer, but look Daily Schedule forward to meeting many more in the coming year. 2021 6:45 a.m. Rise and Shine As an outdoor educator and Pondi Camp Director, I will share my passion for camping and outdoor skills with girls. One of the things I 7:15 a.m. Flag Up most look forward to this year at camp is helping all campers learn 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and master new skills, then watching them pass those skills on to 8:15 a.m. Unit/Camp-wide Kapers younger campers. I am very excited for the upcoming camp season 8:50 a.m. Activity Block 1 and look forward to seeing all of you at Pondi in 2021! 10:00 a.m. Activity Block 2 Nicole “Daisy” Nelson | Camp Pondicherry Director 11:10 a.m. Activity Block 3 nnelson@gsmaine.org | 888-922-4763 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Choice sign up 1:15 p.m. Siesta More about Nicole! 2:10 p.m. Activity Block 4 What is your camp name: Daisy 3:20 p.m. Activity Block 5 4:30 p.m. Activity Block 6 Favorite spot at camp? The view from Blueberry Hill! 6:00 p.m. Flag Down/Dinner Favorite camp song? The Pirate Song 6:45 p.m. Prepare for Evening Program Favorite camp activity? Canoeing 7:15 p.m. Evening Program 8:30 p.m. Prepare for Bed What are you looking forward to most for 2021? Welcoming all our day and resident campers back to Pondi. 8:50 p.m. Embers/Bug Hugs 9:00 p.m. All Quiet/Lights Out 8
Pondicherry Programs (Classic) Classic Programs Tent or Program Week Grade Fee Description Cabin Come see what camp is all about, make new Camp Together friends, try out fun camp activities, learn songs 1, 2, 3, 4, Sunday- 2, 3 $325 and games, and of course you’ll make s’mores 5, 6 in this short 3 night session. Session runs from Wednesday Sunday through Wednesday. 1, 2, 3, 4, Explorers 2, 3 $475 5, 6 Looking for the quintessential camp experience? During our classic programs you will have time to go swimming, try archery, Blazers 2, 4 4, 5 $475 work on your Trail Master patch, and more. Maybe you will learn to build a campfire, get better at archery, or improve your canoeing or kayaking skills. When you are not doing Trail 1, 2, 3, 4, Master activities, help your group choose other Blazers 4, 5 $475 5, 6 fun camp activities to try like creative arts, paddleboarding, challenge course, hatchet throwing, biking, ukulele, and many more. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guides 6+ $475 5, 6 Double your camp fun and come enjoy Pondi for 2 weeks! With your group you will pick Guides (2 weeks) 1-2 6+ $890 activities each week, work on your Trail Master patch, and spend a relaxing weekend at camp with special activities. Who will be crowned the Pondi Spirit 2021 Pondi Spirit 3 2, 3 $475 Champions and get to hang their team banner in the Chalet? It could be you! Spend part of each day earning points for your team in our very own Pondi Color Challenge. Challenges Pondi Spirit 3 4, 5 $475 may include archery, boating, fun games, and much more. During the rest of your day, your group will be able to choose camp activities to do such as swimming, creative arts, paddleboarding, biking, and more. Bring your Pondi Spirit 3 6+ $475 enthusiasm and imagination to let your camp spirit shine! 9
Pondicherry Programs (Specialty) Specialty Programs Program Week Grade Fee Description Art in the Get creative in the art shack, be a nature detective in the forest, and still 6 2, 3 $475 Outdoors have time to enjoy other camp activities like swimming and archery. Do you like the speed of a bike? How about being in the air? Start with Adventure our Low Elements Rope Course and then move on to the brand new 6 6+ $500 High Ropes Course and get some air! Also, spend time practicing your Seekers mountain biking skills and end your week with an off-site biking trip. 1 4, 5 $500 Try and outsmart other teams with clues and compete in adventure GS Challenge challenges such as canoeing, biking, and archery. Compete in an all- Warrior across camp extreme relay race over land, water, and air. There will be 2 6+ $500 awesome chances to test your personal “skills.” Come enjoy horseback riding and barn time at Hidden Brook Farm in Norway, ME. Campers will spend 4 mornings at the barn learning how to groom, lead, mount/dismount, and control their horse. Each barn Mane Event 2 6+ $740 session is 3 hours for a total of 12 hours at the barn. When not at the barn, campers will do horse related activities and have time to enjoy other camp activities. Helmets are provided for this program. Note: The van ride from camp to the barn is 40 minutes each way-transportation provided. Outdoor Art Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create, and design 6 4, 5 $475 beautiful artwork for all of camp to admire. Through this session you will Explorer also work to earn your GSUSA Outdoor Art Badge! Discover what Pondi was like 150 years ago. Use your detective skills to look for clues of the past, try crafts and games, get busy in the kitchen Pondi Long Ago 5 4, 5 $475 and make a recipe from long ago, and take an off-site trip to explore an old homestead and learn about life in the past. Would you like to try acting? Then this one week introductory program is Pondi for you. Your group will pick and work on a short performance that you will 1 4, 5 $475 perform for the rest of camp. Campers will learn the basics of acting, stage Performers makeup, costumes, and much more. Come enjoy some horseback riding and barn time at Hidden Brook Farm in Norway, ME. Campers will spend 3 mornings at the barn learning how to groom, lead, mount/dismount, and control their horse. Each barn Pony Express 3-4 4, 5 $640 session is 3 hours for a total of 9 hours at the barn. When not at the barn, campers will do horse related activities and have time to enjoy other camp activities. Helmets are provided for this program. Note: The van ride from camp to the barn is 40 minutes each way-transportation provided. Practice measuring, mixing, and baking to create delectable treats. Experiment in the kitchen and learn to make some tasty summer Team Cuisine 2, 6 4, 5 $500 snacks and desserts! Use your skills to make a special treat for all of camp to enjoy. Do you like performing or would you like to try? Spend 2 weeks at camp Theater in the working with your group on a short production that you will perform for the rest of camp at the end of the program. Campers will work on Woods 3-4 6+ $890 every aspect of the performance including: rehearsing, making sets, (2 weeks) costumes, and much more. Included is a live theater performance you will watch live in person or virtually. Take the next step with your cooking. Create new recipes with surprise Top Chef 1, 5 6+ $500 ingredients, try cooking in the kitchen and over a fire, and compete with your team in the Top Chef competition! Unleash your inner Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, and Leader. Be an Ultimate G.I.R.L. 4 4, 5 $490 Innovator while your group works together to solve a puzzle. Be a Risk- Taker on our brand new High Ropes course and much more. Become a wilderness adventurer while you learn firebuilding, shelter Wilderness building, outdoor cooking, and primitive camping skills. Finish your camp 5 6+ $475 Survivors experience with an overnight trip to a primitive campsite at Pondi. You will also have time for other fun camp activities. 10
Pondicherry Programs Leadership Programs (Leadership) (Troop, Group & Family) Program Week Grade Fee Description Spend your days building your leadership skills, plan activities for 3, 4, Pondi’s youngest campers, and have fun doing some camp activities Camp Aide 7, 8, 9 $490 5, 6 too! Pre-requisite: Girls must have camped for at least one 1-week session at one of our resident camps. Program Aide training is a plus! Explore your leadership style while you learn how to be the best camp staff member. Start your program with a multi day CIT only overnight trip where you will build leadership skills, plan camp programs, and 10, 11, CIT 1 (4 weeks) 1-4 $965 have fun exploring the local area. When you return to Pondi be ready 12* for campers to try your activities. *You must be 15 years old upon entering this program with at least three weeks of resident camp experience. Build on the skills learned in CIT 1 and explore who you are as a future camp staff member. Begin your program with a multi day CIT only overnight trip where you will improve your leadership skills, plan some camp programs, and have fun exploring the local area. When CIT 2 (4 weeks) 1-4 11, 12* $790 you return to Pondi be ready to have campers experience your programs. This great leadership opportunity will build your resume and prepare you to apply for a camp staff position in the future. *You must be 17 years old upon entering this program and have completed CIT 1 at a GSME resident camp. Troop, Group & Family Program Grade Group Fee Description Bring your favorite grown-up Girl Scout to the ultimate girls weekend in the great outdoors! Experience all the exciting activities at camp Me and My Gal 1+ Family $110 pp while creating memories together that will last a lifetime. Each (August 13-15) camper must have an adult female (age 18+) accompanying her; both must register as Girl Scout members. Troop Leaders: Bring your whole troop to camp and have fun at the Troop Mini- lake, get artsy in the art shack, take aim at archery, and don’t forget $100 Camp (August 1+ Troop the s’mores! We will plan and run all the activities and provide all the pp 20-22) meals. Troop only sessions, with participants staying in platform tents. Registration for Troop Camp Sessions opens on April 1, 2021. Share in the beauty of Pondi with your family! Have fun paddling on the pond, take aim at archery, take a hike, roast s’mores, and Family Mini- enjoy other special activities. Meals are provided. Lodging is in All $110 Camp (August Family platform tents. Children under 4 years old, no fee. Parents must Ages pp 27-29) care for young children for the duration of the camp; there is no programming or childcare available for babies and toddlers. Adults and girls 5 years old and up must register as Girl Scout members. 11
Camp Natarswi, Millinocket Resident, Troop, and Family Camping Camp Natarswi has a long history of providing a unique camping experience for girls and is celebrating it’s 85th summer this year! Natarswi is a true wilderness paradise, providing a one-of-a-kind, rustic, Maine outdoor experience, all in the shadow of majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Natarswi hugs the shoreline of Lower Togue Pond, a pristine lake where campers swim and enjoy paddle sports and sailing. Natarswi is located in Baxter State Park, home to awesome trails to hike, caves to explore, waterfalls to see, and peaks to climb. Treasa Wheeler Camp Natarswi Director I’m Treasa Wheeler, Camp Natarswi Director! I’ve spent the last 14 summers at Camp Natarswi and have been a part of the Girl Scouts of Maine family for 19 years. Wearing a Natarswi or Girl Scout shirt is my normal dress attire and it’s hard to find a non-Girl Scout shirt in my closet...and I’m OK with that! Daily Schedule Natarswi is truly a special place for me and it brings me so much joy every summer to share my love of camp and the Maine outdoors with all of our 2021 campers. Join me at camp this summer for the experience of a lifetime 6:45 a.m. Wake up, Polar Dip or and find your summer happy place too! Early Rise activity, Flag Ceremony, Breakfast, Treasa “Tree” Wheeler | Camp Natarswi Director Unit/Camp Kapers, twheeler@gsmaine.org | 888-922-4763 Camper Council More about Treasa! 8:50 a.m. Activity Block 1 9:55 a.m. Activity Block 2 11:00 a.m. Activity Block 3 What’s your camp name? Tree 12:10 p.m. Lunch, Kapers Favorite camp activity? This is a hard question to answer when you love 1:00 p.m. Rest Time everything about camp! My top picks are teaching archery, rock climbing, 2:00 p.m. Activity Block 4 and ending a wonderful day with songs and a campfire. 3:10 p.m. Activity Block 5 Favorite spot at camp? Do I have to pick just one? In a kayak in the middle 4:20 p.m. Activity Block 6 of Lower Togue Pond with an incredible view of the camp and Katahdin. 5:30 p.m. Unit Time Favorite camp song? Buffalo and Camp Natarswi. 5:50 p.m. Flag Ceremony & Dinner 7:05 p.m. Camp-wide or Unit What are you looking forward to most for summer 2021? Our Girl Scout Evening Activity camp community is amazing and I look forward to seeing old friends and 9:00 p.m. Bug Hugs & Flashlights Out! making new ones. I know I will love all the memories we’ll make as we support and encourage each other to be the best we can be and challenge Note: During 4, 5, or 6 program blocks ourselves with new adventures. each day, one of the blocks is spent as unit time, which includes time for showers. 12
Natarswi Classic Programs Programs (Classic) Tent or Program Week Grade Fee Description Cabin Get ready, get set, camp! These sessions offer the perfect chance Explorers 4, 5, 6 2, 3 $475 to see why camp is so awesome. Meet new friends and great counselors. Choose activities with friends in your unit and you will be on your journey to earn your Trail Master levels. Activities include Blazers 4, 5, 6 4, 5 $475 swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, archery, rock climbing, nature, hiking, and outdoor skills. You’ll also have daily enrichment activities like creative arts/ Guides 4, 5, 6 6+ $475 nature, theater, games, sports, or paddleboard, along with traditional camp activities. Time to let your Camp Spirit Shine! Every day will have fun themes along with a crazy fun challenge Camp Spirit 3 2, 3, 4, 5 $475 your Counselors will create for your camp spirit! Each day has different themes along with your favorite camp activities (i.e. archery, swimming, boating, arts). End your day with an All Camp or Unit event. Compete in the Color Challenge, ending Thursday with a campfire Team Spirit 3 6, 7, 8, 9 $475 s’more challenge. The Spirit Team will also create a special event with the CIT’s just for the Spirit Unit’s final day of fun on Friday. 2018 Susan Adams 13 2018 Susan Adams
Natarswi Programs (Specialty) Specialty Programs Program Week Grade Fee Description Join us for a fun-filled week as you build your skills on the Appalachian Trail Appie Hikers 4 5+ $490 and plan an adventure to hike to Baxter Park’s scenic Chimney Pond. Your unit will blast back in time as you become a pioneer in the 1800’s. Blast into the Past 4 4, 5, 6 $490 Become a Pioneer while cooking, dipping candles, making ice cream, and learning old games and crafts Bird’s Eye View From the lake and from the sky, you’ll think about camp from a bird’s 2 2, 3, 4 $475 viewpoint and create beautiful natural art, working towards the GSUSA (Cabin) Outdoor Art Badge. Keep your eye on the Target! Are you ready to challenge yourself in both Bulls-Eye 6 6+ $475 archery and hatchet throwing? Take your target skills to the next level. By Water or Land By land or water, you are ready for an adventure. Plan an unforgettable girl- 3-4 6+ $890 led boating or hiking experience with camp buddies. You can also join in (2 weeks) other enriching camp activities. You’ll take your rock climbing and outdoor living skills to a whole new level Climb to the Top 1 4, 5, 6 $475 as you summit Natarswi’s rock and plan a trip into Baxter State Park. Cooking in the It’s time to take your outdoor cooking to the next level! Create Dutch 5 6+ $500 and box oven delights, pizza, and one-pot meals. Learn to make bread Woods and compete in a mystery meal contest. Spend your day creating pieces of art and exploring Baxter State Park and Creative Nature Natarswi to create beautiful art reflecting nature. Daydream as you watch 1, 3 5, 6, 7 $475 clouds float by or take a hike in Baxter State Park. Unleash your creative Unleashed side and connect with nature and friends. Using nature as your inspiration, create beautiful natural works of art Follow Your Art 4 6+ $475 while working towards earning the GSUSA Outdoor Art Badge. Using short skits and storytelling, have fun exploring yourself as a Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader – or any combination of these! Whether you G.I.R.L Guides 1 6+ $475 want to direct, act, or be behind the scenes, you and your camp friends will create your own short stories to share. There will be time to sail on Lower Togue Pond or even challenge the rock in this session. Guides Get the best of everything camp and Baxter State Park has to offer. In Baxter, Adventure (2 1-2 6+ $890 check out Blueberry Ledges or maybe Sandy Stream. At camp, go swimming and boating, take a nature hike, target practices, create art, and more. weeks) Keep Calm and Pick your paddle, as you kayak, stand up paddleboard, canoe, or sail on Upper 3, 6 5+ $475 and Lower Togue Ponds. With Mt. Katahdin as your backdrop, it’s sure to be a Paddle On great time as you keep calm and paddle on with good friends! Mountaineers 1 8+ $490 Hike amazing mountain trails in the Katahdin Region and plan/attempt a Mt. Katahdin summit. Hiking experience is required. Natarswi Build your hiking stamina, skills, and knowledge as you prepare to summit Backpackers 5-6 7+ $890 Mt. Katahdin and travel the Appalachian Trail on an awesome four-day backpacking trip. Not a session for first-time hikers! (2 weeks) Learn to be a sailor and explore Lower Togue Pond in your new rig. Complete Natarswi Sailors 3, 5 5+ $475 challenges, learn recovery and rescue from a capsized craft, and navigate your way around the lake. Prerequisite: Must be a strong swimmer. Explore the mysteries of the night. Take a night hike, stargaze, learn about nocturnal critters, and have lots of fun after dark. Learn to care for the land. Night Owl 2 6+ $475 Plan a PJ party in the Abnaki Hall! Stay up a little later, sleep in, and rise in time for late morning activities. Northwoods Head out of camp to hike and explore Baxter State Park’s Chimney Pond 2, 3 7+ $600 area, canoe Upper and Lower Togue Ponds, and enjoy an exciting off-site Adventure whitewater rafting trip. Bull’s-eye! Archery is an exciting sport that takes strength, focus, good form, Northwoods and practice. Ready to challenge yourself both on the range and during off 3 5, 6, 7 $475 Archers range activities? Don’t miss this session if you’re ready to take your archery skills to the next level. 14
Natarswi Programs Specialty Programs (Specialty & Leadership) Program Week Grade Fee Description Find the artist inside you! Explore a different type of art each day – discover Outdoor different colors in nature, make natural dyes, and work with beads and Explorer 1 2, 3 $475 leather. Try candle making, basket weaving, or jewelry making. Let your (cabin) imagination guide you as you create your art your way! Get your canoeing and camping skills fully mastered and then enjoy an awesome multi-day canoe trip. Fine-tune your canoeing skills with River Runners 1-2 8+ $1,075 day trips and an overnight trip close to camp. After an exciting whitewater (2 weeks) rafting trip, you’ll be prepared for the ultimate challenge, a four day overnight canoe trip! Canoeing experience is required. Discover your natural surroundings, identify plants, animals, and tracks. Hike Trail Blazing 1 4, 5 $475 some trails, create a nature craft, and enjoy the other activities camp offers (cabin) like archery, boating, and swimming. Share the natural beauty of nature at camp with your new friends. You know how to belay and climb and you’re ready to challenge yourself on View From 5 6+ $575 all four climbing runs on the Natarswi Rock. Go on a trip off-site and try your Above skills at a popular local rock climbing location. “I just want to spend my summer hanging out on the waterfront!!!” Here’s Water Bugs your chance - swim, relax on the dock, kayak out around the island, or 2 4, 5, 6 $475 (cabin) maybe try paddleboard yoga. When you are ready to spend time off the water, you can join in other enriching activities around camp. Take a walk on the wild side, sleep under the stars and fine-tune your Wilderness outdoor skills! Learn about different types of fires, practice building 6 6, 7, 8 $490 Girls shelters, and plan your wild adventure into Baxter State Park. More challenges await you at camp with canoeing, hiking, and rock climbing! Leadership Programs Program Week Grade Fee Description Are you ready to step up, share your love of camp, have fun, and begin to build your leadership skills? This is your week to challenge yourself, develop leadership, creativity, team-building skills, rock climbing, and hiking. Team Katahdin 1 7, 8, 9 $490 Together your group will plan a special adventure and hit the trails in Baxter State Park. Prerequisite: Girls must have camped for at least one week session at a GSME Resident Camp. Have you dreamed of being a camp counselor one day? Develop your leadership and outdoor living skills, learn the basics of being a camp Ages counselor and the essential skills to keep campers happy and engaged. CIT 1 (3 weeks) 4-6 $850 15-16 There will still be time to enjoy your favorite camp activities both by taking part and leading! You must be 15 years old upon entering this program with at least one week of resident camp experience. Take the final step to learning to be a camp counselor! Building on your CIT 1 experience, you will plan and run activities, spend time in units as a Ages mentor to campers, and work with counselors and administrative staff. CIT 2 (4 weeks) 2-5 $790 This great leadership opportunity will prepare you to build your rèsumè 16-17 and apply for a future camp staff position! You must be 17 years old upon entering the program or have completed CIT 1. Optional Week Six: Wind down session for JMG/CIT2 (separate fee, see below for details) 15
Natarswi Programs (Junior Maine Guide) Junior Maine Guide Program Week Grade Fee Description Start your journey to becoming a Junior Maine Guide with this exciting Jr Woods two-week camp. You’ll learn many skills, from fire building to wilderness first aid, plus hiking, tool craft, maps, shelters, and planning a group Women 1-2 5, 6, 7 $890 encampment in Baxter State Park. The 15 skills you’ll develop are a (2 weeks) challenging beginning to mastering the great outdoors and earning your Junior Maine Woodsman patch. Do you have what it takes to master the wilderness? Find out in this fantastic three-week adventure! You’ll embark on the next step to Woods Women 4-6 7, 8, 9 $1,290 becoming a Junior Maine Guide as you work on the 15 key skills to earn (3 weeks) your Maine Woodsman patch. Make the most of Baxter State Park as you take overnight trips both on foot and by canoe and test your skills with a two-day encampment Join us for the ultimate outdoor experience as you take the final step towards earning your Junior Maine Guide certification – offered at only 10 camps in the state of Maine! Practice and master 21 specific outdoor Junior Maine skills over three weeks, culminating in the five-day test camp in the Ages Guide 2-5 $2,100 Rangeley Lakes area. Pre-requisite: At least two years previous experience, 14-17 preferably in the Jr Woods Women and/or Woods Women programs, in (4 weeks; July 4-31) addition to a successful pre-test to confirm readiness for participation. Special scholarships available. For more information, contact Treasa Wheeler at twheeler@gsmaine.org or 888-922-4763. Optional Week Six: Wind down for JMG/CIT2 (separate fee, see below for details) Must- Attend Wind Down JMG/ JMG or Four weeks of hard work has paid off! It’s time to relax during week 5 and enjoy 6 $375 all that camp has to offer! This is your time to hike, enjoy paddle sports, or even CIT 2 CIT 2 just hang out at camp. This program is for CIT 2 and JMG 2021 campers only. session 2021 16
Natarswi Programs (Troop, Group Troop, Group & Family & Family) Program Grade Group Fee Description Bring your whole troop and enjoy all that camp has to offer. Have fun on the pond, get artsy in birches, take aim at archery, enjoy a hike, Mini-Camp climb the rock, roast s’mores, and don’t forget about the famous August 10-12 1+ Troops $100 pp Natarswi polar dip. Camp staff will plan and run all the activities and August 13-15 provide all meals. This is a great introduction to the wonderful world of camp, and a chance to bond as a troop! Troop-only sessions, with participants staying in platform tents. Registration opens April 1. Does your troop love to go camping? Are they looking to create their own adventure? Plan and cook your own meals and snacks and we DIY Troop will provide staff for swimming, boating, archery, and rock climbing. Minicamp 3+ Troops $55 pp Troops can sign up for programs when they arrive to create a weekend September 17-19 schedule. Troop-only sessions, with participants staying in platform tents. One leader must have completed Overnight Troop Camp Training. Registration opens April 1. Does your troop or family love to go camping? Are they looking to create DIY Troop their own adventure? Plan and cook your own meals and snacks and we or Family will provide staff for swimming, boating, archery, and rock climbing. Troops, Minicamp 3+ $55 pp Troops or Families can sign up for programs when they arrive to create a Family weekend schedule. Participants staying in platform tents. One leader or September 24-26 adult must have completed Overnight Troop Camp Training. Registration opens April 1. Camp Natarswi will have limited off-season rentals for members who Weekend See want to explore Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin! Plan your own Troop Rentals 1+ Troops Rental adventures in the Katahdin Region. This will be campsite rentals only, October 1-3 Fees no programs are provided. (Natarswi reservations must be made by calling Customer Care at 888-922-4763.) Grab your dad and camping gear and join us for a weekend of fun $110 per and outdoor adventure. Experience exciting activities at camp Me and My Dad girl, together and create lasting memories. Spend your day rock climbing, 1+ Family Aug 20-22 $110 per hiking, canoeing, sunrise fishing, and more while we take care of adult all the details. Each camper must have an adult male (age 18+) accompanying her. Adult and girl must register as Girl Scout members. It’s time to celebrate 85 years of camping with our alum and families. Have fun on Togue Pond, share your memories of camp, get artsy in 85th birches, take aim at archery, go for a hike, climb the rock, roast s‘mores, Celebration and enjoy special activities like an ice cream social or a polar dip, talent Weekend show, fishing, and fun evening activities. Meals are provided. Lodging is all ages Family $110 pp (Family/Alumni) in platform tents. Families/Alum will have options for trips into Baxter State Park. Children under 3 years old, no fee. Parents must care for August 27-29 young children for the duration of the camp; there is no programming or childcare available for babies and toddlers. Adults and girls 5 years old and up must register as Girl Scout members. Let’s get camp open and ready for a summer of fun! Alongside staff, Spring Helping volunteers will help with projects including cleaning, organizing Hands Troops supplies, moving equipment, painting and setting up campsites, 7+ 7+, FREE (weekend) and programs. We have a lot to do to get camp ready and will need Adults May 14-16 committed volunteers of various skill levels to help! Housing and meals are provided. Want to help, but not able to spend the whole weekend to help get camp Spring Helping ready for a summer of fun? Join us for Saturday only! Alongside staff, Hands Troops volunteers will help with projects including cleaning, organizing 7+ 7+, FREE supplies, moving equipment, painting, and setting up campsites and (Saturday only) Adults program areas. There’s plenty to do to get camp ready and we need May 15 committed volunteers of various skill levels to help! 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We will provide snacks, lunch, and dinner. 17
Discovery Day Camp Happy Campers! Explore the joys of the outdoors through Discovery Day Camp! Trained, caring staff help you tap into your creativity with arts “Her week was GREAT. The leaders and crafts, explore the environment with fun nature activities, were super fun. She gained and learn outdoor skills. Play games and splash around with independence being away from your new friends. Learn Girl Scout songs and ceremonies. home, learned new skills, and had lots of fun. Thank you!!” Penny White, Camp Director -Parent of Natarswi Camper Penny is returning for her 6th year as Scelkit Day Camp Director! She is a longtime volunteer for Girl Scouts of Maine and has had various roles at our camps. She loves sharing the Girl Scout mission of “Spending every summer of my building girls of courage, confidence, and childhood at camp was my all- character with our campers, as she did with her own daughters. time favorite! Making new friends Penny is a Registered Maine Guide and is a professional in the and being your true self! I could outdoor education field. be unique and silly and not have to worry about others judging me. Camp became part of my family. Camp Scelkit, Kittery | August 9-13 I love my Pondicherry family and would not trade any of you for Grades: 1–4 the world.” Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -Angie “Rue”, Pondicherry Camper Cost: $195 per week and Counselor Optional Thursday overnight: $25 Experience Scelkit’s wonderful location on a peninsula in a tidal estuary. Have fun exploring the environment with awesome nature activities, arts and crafts, water play, and more. Want "Highlight of the summer. Rev and to try a night of resident camp? Sleep over on Thursday night the counselors were absolutely to experience the closing campfire and a special breakfast fantastic. Great communication the next morning. Girls bring their own lunch, beverages, and and organization. Hard to rate her snacks daily. (Families provide daily transportation.) favorite activities: she truly loved all of them!" Camp Pondicherry, -Parent of Scelkit Day Camper Bridgton Nicole Nelson, Camp Director June 28-July 2, July 5-July 9, July 12-16, July 19-July 23, July 26-July 30, “Thank you for having a great place August 2-August 6. that my daughter could have this Grades: 1-4 experience and we both felt she was safe and happy all week! My Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. girls LOVE this camp and talk Cost: $200 per week. Lunch, snacks, and about what session they are beverages included. going to attend next.” Optional Thursday overnight: $25 -Parent of Natarswi Camper Getting ready to start your Girl Scout camp journey? Join us at Pondicherry Day Camp to make new friends and explore the great activities we offer at camp, like swimming, paddlesports, arts and crafts, nature discovery, and more. Want to try a night “We love everything about camp of resident camp? Sleep over on Thursday night to experience and look forward to many more the closing campfire and breakfast the next morning. Lunch is summer visits to Pondicherry.” served daily in our dining hall and snacks are provided during 18 the day. (Families provide daily transportation.) -Parent of Pondicherry Camper
Camp Registration Q & A I want to go to camp! What's next? We're so excited that you are excited! Camp registration opens on Camp Registration Opens January 27, 2021 through our online web portal, CamplnTouch. You can find the link at www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/camp and it will be super January 27, 2021 easy to register. So sign up today! I really want my friend to go to camp with me, but she isn't a Girl Scout. Can she come? Of course! You don't have to already be a Girl Scout to join the adventure. All girls are welcome! Lapsed members or non-members will have a $40 membership fee added to their camp total. Do I need to make a deposit when I register? Yes, all registrations require a $30 deposit. I’m working on the Free Camp Challenge, do I still pay a deposit? Yes, you still need to submit a $30 deposit to hold a spot in the session that you want, so register early. Once we know you've earned your free session of camp, we will refund your $30 deposit or apply it to your balance, depending on the camp session you choose. It's important to know that the Free Camp Challenge entitles you to up to the value of a one week Classic Camp session. If you complete the Free Camp Challenge and choose a camp session with a higher cost, we will apply the value of a Classic Camp session to your chosen session and you will be responsible for the remaining balance. This reward must be used at a Girl Scouts of Maine camp during the summer of 2021–sorry, it cannot be carried over to another year. When is all the money due? Camp balances must be paid in full by Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Any new camp registrations received on or after June 1, 2021 will require full payment at the time of registration. How can I pay? We accept credit cards, money orders, or personal checks. No cash payments can be accepted due to COVID-19 closures of GSME service centers – please do not send cash through the mail! Payment options and payment plans are selected during online registration. On June 2, 2021 remaining balances will be paid by automatic withdrawal from your designated account. Can I apply for financial assistance? Yes. GSME has a small amount of financial assistance set aside to help families in need send their girl to camp. All members may apply for a GSME Campership–another great reason to be a registered Girl Scout! How do I apply for a campership? WHAT HAPPENS IF I We award camperships based on family need on a first come, first served basis, until all the available assistance has been awarded. Once you are NEED TO CANCEL? registered for camp, you'll receive information on how to apply for a We understand there is great uncertainty Campership. Families are expected to contribute as much as possible, and in this pandemic year. We want to be a minimum $30 deposit is required. Applications are due March 30, 2021. fair to families and we realize virus Decisions will be made by mid-April. recommendations and precautions OK I’ve registered. What’s next? continue to evolve, and families may All registration confirmations and camp communications are sent via email and opt to cancel their camp registration important information is always available in your CamplnTouch account. Please due to continuing COVID-19 concerns. make sure you use a current email address when you register so you will receive To address this we have a special all updates and reminders. You don’t want to miss any important information! cancellation policy for 2021 only. Need to update your email or aren’t sure which one you used in CampInTouch previously? Contact Customer Care at 888-922-4763. RESIDENT CAMP: Any cancellation: Refund of paid camp What do I need to do before camp? fees, minus a $15 non-refundable, (Note: Deadline for forms has been changed). non-transferable administrative fee. All required forms and documents must be submitted by June 1, 2021. All campers need to provide a current immunization record, and resident campers TROOP AND FAMILY CAMPS: must have had a physical exam within 12 months* of their camp attendance date. ☙ Entire Troop/Family Cancelation All required forms are in your CampInTouch account under Forms & Documents. • Any cancellation: Refund minus *If your physical exam falls between June 2nd and your camp start date, please provide $15 administrative fee for the your physical exam form two weeks prior to your camp session. group. What if I don’t have access to a computer or the internet? ☙ Girl/Adult Individual Cancelation Call Customer Care at 888-922-4763 for any assistance in registering. • Any cancellation: Refund minus For camp updates, log into your CampInTouch account, keep tabs $5 administrative fee per person on our website, open your GSME emails, and follow us on Facebook. up to a maximum of $15. 19
Girl Scouts of Maine 359 Perry Rd Ste B, Bangor, ME 04401-6723 NONPROFIT ORG 138 Gannett Drive, South Portland, ME 04106 US POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, ME Bangor Service Center 04101 359 Perry Rd Ste B PERMIT NO. 54 Bangor, ME 04401-6723 South Portland Service Center 138 Gannett Drive South Portland, ME 04106 888-922-4763 customercare@gsmaine.org girlscoutsofmaine.org OPEN HOUSES! Camp Pondicherry and Camp Natarswi Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:00-4:00 p.m. Stuff the sack with camp gear! Stuff the sack with tees, hoodies, blankets, lanterns, and other fun camp branded items from your favorite camp! Pre-order your Girl Scout’s Camp Gear when you register her for camp or by following the link below. As a thank you for preordering, gear will be stuffed into a FREE Mesh Laundry Bag! All orders will be delivered to your camper as she checks in or within her first few days at camp. Camp Natarswi: https://form.jotform.com/GirlScoutsofMaine/Natarswi2021 Camp Pondicherry: https://form.jotform.com/GirlScoutsofMaine/Pondi2021 Great options for 2021: ☙ Nalgene Water ☙ Tees, LS Tees, and Hoodies Bottle (32 oz.) ☙ Pop-Up Lantern ☙ Camp Decals ☙ Camp Journal with activities ☙ Cuddly Friends* ☙ Tie Dye Beach Towel ☙ Blanket *Please note that the variety of cuddly friends are based on availability and may be subject to substitution.
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