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Summer
Camps
and
Events
2018
Day Camp by Silver Brook Alice Chester
Community Day Camp Overnight Camp
entering grades 1–12 entering grades 1–12 entering grades 2–12
pages 9–21 pages 22–25 pages 26–38
Spring Adventures
CampHERO Summer Events
Day Camp
entering grades 7–12 entering grades 1–12
grades K5–8
page 39 pages 42–58
page 41
Table of Contents
Information
General
Properties Operated by Girl Scouts of Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of
Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE).........................4
courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.
About Summer Camps and Events ................... 5
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
How to Register for Camp ................................6–7 To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Camp FAQs ...............................................................8
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
Day Camp by Community ............ 9–21 honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
Silver Brook Day Camp ................. 22–25 courageous and strong,
and responsible for what I say and do,
and to
Alice Chester Overnight Camp ..26–38 respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
CampHERO .............................................39 make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Spring Adventures Day Camp ...........41
Summer Events
General Information ................................................ 42–43
Summer Events for Familes, Troops, and Friends...44–46
Summer Events for girls entering grades 1-3 ..... 47–48
Summer Events for girls entering grades 4-5 ....49–50
Summer Events for girls entering grades 6-12 ...51–54
Girl Scout Highest Awards ............................................55
Community Event Providers ......................................... 57
Travel .................................................................................58
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Properties Operated by GSWISE
(Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast)
Information
General
Program Centers
Camp Alice Chester (CAC)
F A N8651 Townline Road, East Troy
B Camp Pottawatomie Hills (CPH)
N8005 Pleasant Lake Road, East Troy
C Camp Winding River (CWR)
C W1468 County Road NN, Neosho
Neosho
D Chinook Program Center (CPC)
S62W24528 Townline Road, Waukesha
E Fowler Troop House (FTH)
438 N. Oakwood Avenue, Oconomowoc
fowlertroophouse@hotmail.com
E
F Camp Silver Brook (CSB)
2561 W. Decorah Road, West Bend
YW
G Trefoil Oaks Program Center (TFOPC)
M 3901 First Street (County Road KR), Kenosha
N
LB
D
Membership Centers
Layton Boulevard West Center
LB (LBWC)
B A
1425 S. 26th Street,
Milwaukee
Racine Center (RC)
RC 5801 Washington Avenue, (Hwy 20), Suite 200
Mount Pleasant
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
RC
YW 1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee
G
Service Centers
W Woodhaven Service Center (WHSC)
W
2303 37th Street, Kenosha, WI
M Marion Chester Read Service Center
(MCRSC)
131 S. 69th Street, Milwaukee
N
New Berlin Service Center (NBSC)
21430 W. Greenfield Avenue, New Berlin
4 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
Summer Camps and Events
Information
Experiences for Every Girl What will she choose to do this summer?
General
At Girl Scouts, girls find a safe space where they are free Take some time to check out our summer camp and event
to be themselves. Surrounded by the support of their options with her by your side. Then head over to
counselors and friends, girls will try new things, develop gswise.org to learn more and sign her up.
a range of skills, take on leadership roles, and get to be
themselves. They will fail at something, be encouraged to Day Camp by Community
try again, and possibly fail one more time. But the lesson
will be in trying again, when they learn not to give up. Run by volunteers, led by teens, these
day camps last five days and are held in
communities all over southeastern Wisconsin.
Girl Scouting is a community unlike any other. We Sign her up for a Day Camp by Community
provide an open, non-competitive environment, where session near you.
girls find the courage to meet new people, make
friends, and be champions for others as they challenge
themselves to try new activities. Girls learn to work Silver Brook Day Camp
well with others, become self-reliant, and develop their Day camp sessions run for three to five days
leadership skills…and have tons of fun while doing it. at Camp Silver Brook in West Bend. Camp
is run by our staff and each session has a
different theme.
Alice Chester Overnight Camp
Treat her to two, three, five, or more nights
at beautiful Camp Alice Chester in East Troy.
Each camp session has a special focus.
Activities are geared for girls at every level.
CampHERO
This camp is geared for teens and offers
hands-on opportunities to explore careers in
the protective services. Girls train during the
day and sleep at Trefoil Oaks Program Center
in Kenosha.
Spring Adventures Day Camp
Get a jump start on the summer fun by
attending this day camp during Spring Break.
Girls can choose their days or attend all week.
Several bus stops throughout Milwaukee.
Summer Events
Events focus on one topic. Each session
lasts several hours. Some are geared just
for girls while others have a troop or family
Volunteers make camps and events focus. They are held throughout southeastern
Wisconsin.
possible. Find out how you can
make a difference today! Join the
movement at gswise.org
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Registration How to Register for Camp
Before You Register for Camp Use Program Activity Credits (PACs) toward the
session fee (after paying the camp deposit.) Girls
Camp
Register girls and adults who are volunteering as
earn PACs by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie
members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and
Program or Fall Nut Sale.
pay the $25 membership registration fee.
Do not wait to register until you receive your PAC
Go to gswise.org.
card, you may miss out on the session of your
choice or the early registration discount.
IMPORTANT! For the safety of our girls, all adults
Register for camp and pay the deposit to
volunteering at camp must be registered Girl Scout
hold your camper’s spot. PACs cannot be
members and have a current background check on
used to pay for camp deposits.
file.
Once you receive her PAC card, follow the
1. Go to gswise.org, click on VOLUNTEER NOW, then
instructions on the back to pay for camp.
VOLUNTEER TODAY. Make sure the “I want to join
as a volunteer” button is checked. Search for
Apply for financial assistance if needed. It is available
Camp Volunteer and select it as your role.
for families who qualify and is funded by proceeds
2. Pay the $25 membership registration fee.
from the Girl Scout Cookie Program and gifts to Girl
3. Complete the online background check.
Scouting. Financial assistance will be considered for
After you register, you will receive an email
one resident camp session, one day camp session,
from Asurint, our background check vendor.
and one event per season, per girl OR two day camp
Click on the link and complete the form within
sessions and one event per season, per girl.
48 hours.
Pay the required, minimum deposit and request
Check your SPAM folder, if needed.
financial assistance in CampDoc.
Your social security number is required to do
You will receive an email containing a link.
a national background check.
Complete the form to submit your financial
Your social security number is kept
assistance request.
confidential and secure.
Check your SPAM folder, if needed.
Make sure you are using an updated browser.
We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Camp Discount
CampDoc is not compatible with Internet Explorer Save $25 by registering for any camp before the price
(IE), mobile devices, iPads, or tablets. If you use these increase on Wednesday, April 18.
devices, you will not have access to all of our camp
options. How to Register for Camp Sessions
Make sure the email address you are using is active Registration opens on Wednesday, January 17 at noon.
and up to date. We use this address to send emails Go to gswise.org. The link to CampDoc will be posted on
before, during, and sometimes after sessions. You can the website.
update your email address in CampDoc up until the 1. Select the camp session. Sessions will be marked
session starts. according to available spots.
Full or closed sessions will not be displayed.
If your preferred session is not listed, it is not
Camp Payment Options available.
Reserve a spot by paying in full OR paying the Day camps requiring an adult volunteer to register
minimum deposit required ($25 for Day Camps or with the girl will appear as ‘Waitlisted’ (see p. 7).
$50 for Overnight Camps). IMPORTANT! Each girl, adult, boy, or peewee must
CampDoc accepts payment with a credit or debit have their own Participant Profile in CampDoc.
card (Visa, Discover, and MasterCard), or via a
checking or savings account. 2. Pay the deposit or make a full payment.
When paying the minimum deposit, the remaining IMPORTANT! Health profiles must be completed in
balance will be due by Wednesday, May 30. CampDoc within one week of registration. Incomplete
Please check the option for automatic billing so health profiles may result in cancellation of camp
we can charge your card on May 31. registration.
Payment plans are also an option and can be set
up within CampDoc. Unable to register online? Contact Customer Care at
800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org for assistance.
6 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
How to Register for Camp
Registration
Boys/Peewees Registrations for Day Camps Confirmations
Camp
by Community Confirmation of camp registration will be sent to your
Register for the camp session in CampDoc email address. Depending on the camp/session you
Read and follow the disclaimers listed in registered, your Camp Doc confirmation may include:
CampDoc. Family guide with a packing list
Select Boy or Peewee. Additional waiver forms (must be completed
Do not select additional items for Boys/Peewees, within one week of registration)
such as Girl Scout attire. Additional session information
Directions to camp
Waitlists
Camp Cancellations and Refunds
Alice Chester Overnight Camp and Silver Brook Day
Camp may have a waitlist when capacity is reached for Camp deposits are non-refundable ($25 for day
a session. If more space becomes available, you will be camp sessions/$50 for overnight sessions).
notified. Cancellations must be received in writing. Go to
CampDoc to request a cancellation.
Some Day Camps by Community require an adult to Cancellations received six weeks or more before the
register to volunteer for one day before they can register session start date:
their camper(s). This is the only way that these camps can Refunds can be made minus the camp deposit.
ensure that enough adult coverage is provided for girls. Cancellations received less than six weeks before the
If you see ‘Waitlist’ when selecting your camp session start date:
during registration, you can add your camper to the Refunds, will only be issued for medical reasons,
waitlist but the camper is not registered for camp. summer school, a death or critical illness in the
To continue registration, an adult must register to immediate family, or if the family moves out of the
volunteer on specific days during the same camp area.
session. (Adults volunteering must also be registered Full refunds are issued:
members of GSUSA.) If your session is cancelled.
Once the adult registers, contact Customer Care at If a session fills before your registration is
800-565-4475 or customercare@gswise.org. Tell completely processed but after payment is
them: “I have registered for Day Camp by Community received (see ‘Waitlists’).
and would like my camper removed from the waitlist.” Changing sessions:
Make sure to include your camper’s name. You can change the session she will attend
You will be notified via email when the camper is without penalty once. After that, you will be
removed from the waitlist. Complete the registration charged a $25 fee to change sessions.
process. (If the registration is not complete within 10
days, your camper will be placed back on the waitlist).
If a troop is providing adequate adult coverage for the
girls in their troop—we may be able to remove multiple
girls from the waitlist.
Remember: The early registration discount for camp
ends on Wednesday, April 18. Register adults, get your
camper removed from the waitlist, and SAVE!
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Camp FAQs
When can I register my camper? How is my child safe?
Camp
FAQs
Registration opens Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at noon. Your camper’s safety is our #1 priority. Our camps ensure
See page 6 for more information. safety by following state licensing and Girl Scout Safety
standards which include, but are not limited to:
• Background checks for all adults
Is my camper ready for camp?
• Certified lifeguards, health supervisors, and high-risk
Yes, she is! With our day and overnight camp options
activity instructors
there is something for all girls at any comfort level. While
at camp, she’ll be paired with girls her own age and • Training for all staff to ensure your camper’s physical
participate in activities for her level of camp experience. and emotional well-being
Find out if your camper is Can my camper bring a cell phone?
Our camps are unplugged to give girls the opportunity to
ready for overnight camp. connect with nature, others, and themselves.
Take the camper quiz on page 28.
Can my camper be placed with a specific
Am I ready for my camper to attend camp? friend at camp?
Absolutely! You can relax and enjoy knowing she is in a (Applies to Silver Brook Day Camp, CampHERO, Alice
safe and fun environment surrounded by trained staff and Chester Overnight Camp, and Racine and Kenosha Day
volunteers. She will be having experiences that will last a Camps by Community)
lifetime and stories she’ll look forward to sharing with you.
You can register your girl for camp with her BFF! If girls
What if my camper has special needs? want to be placed with a specific Camp Buddy, note that
on the Buddy Request line when completing the camper
We are dedicated to serving all girls at camp and will profile in CampDoc. In order to honor your request, both
work diligently to make sure your camper feels included buddies must put the other’s name on the Camp Buddy
no matter your situation. Contact the camp director so Request line. Please note that except for CampHERO, girls
both of you can share details on how to make her camp need to register for the same session, be in the same
experience a success. grade, and list each other as their Camp Buddy.
Who are the staff and volunteer directors? Are there opportunities for Program Aides
We select talented, caring adults with experience, ability (PAs) to volunteer?
to serve as role models, and genuine desire to work with
Yes. Look for the PA icon used throughout this book for
children. Our staff and camp directors are trained to help
ways PAs can assist at camps.
your camper thrive covering topics such as: first aid and
CPR, emergency procedures, child development, and
much more. Learn more about our staff and volunteers at
gswise.org.
8 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.
Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Cruise Around the World A typical day at Day Camp
Unleash your inner G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker,
leader)™ and join us on a summer adventure inspired by
by Community
our theme: Cruise Around the World: Camp Belongs to Campers arrive
Explorers! Each team of Girl Scout volunteers and teens is
ready to ignite your curiosity and help you make the most Opening flag ceremony
of this beloved summer tradition. Keep cool with water Let’s start our adventure!
Day Camp by
Community
games, explore nature, get creative with arts and crafts, and
challenge yourself as you learn new outdoor skills. Lunch or dinner
We’re back for more adventure!
Check out the Day Camp Songs and closing flag ceremony
by Community options on
page 11.
Then go to gswise.org to sign up! Each camp is unique and
has specific information.
Activities
What new skills will you learn?
Activities get more challenging as girls grow! Whether it’s
your very first time at camp or you’re a seasoned pro, at a
Day Camp by Community you’re on the path to becoming a Archery Arts & Crafts Campfires
Master of the Outdoors.
An example of our skill progression: To teach targeting
skills, Daisy Girl Scouts will learn how to use sling shots;
Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts learn how to target the
bullseye with bows and arrows; and older Girl Scouts may
perfect their skills on a 3D archery course.
Canoeing * Games Nature
(fourth grade
General information and older)
Campers entering grades 1–7: Fee includes a T-shirt, patch,
busing, programming, and some meals/snacks. Girls must
have completed K5 to attend camp as a camper.
PAs/CITs entering grades 8–graduating seniors: Do not
pay a camp fee but still receive the patch, busing, and some
meals/snacks. Outdoor Outdoor Skills Sports
Cooking
Peewees (ages 3–5) PW and boys (ages 6–12) B :
Can attend for $15 per day, only on the day the parent
volunteers at camp. See gswise.org for details and
qualifications for each camp. Please make sure your child
is ready to be away from you and spend a day at camp.
Adults: Do not pay a camp fee but still receive the patch (if Swimming * Team Building and more!
desired), busing, and some meals/snacks.
*Activity held at an offsite location for Whispering Trails–June and
Belles of the Lake. Not offered at Woodland Trails, Indian Springs, and
Windy Waters.
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Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Keeping camp safe Camp Locations
Each adult volunteer on site is a registered Each camp is owned by GSWISE and maintained by
Girl Scout and has passed a background check. GSWISE staff. Camps feature a mix of buildings, outdoor
Each camp has a health supervisor on staff all day shelters, forests, and open spaces.
and a first aider for each overnight. Camp Pottawatomie Hills–East Troy
Day Camp by
Community
Swimming and boating activities are supervised by Camp Winding River–Neosho
trained and certified lifeguards. Chinook Program Center–Waukesha
Archery instructors are trained and certified by Trefoil Oaks Program Center–Kenosha
national archery organizations.
Camps are licensed and inspected by state health
inspectors.
Weather is monitored and plans are in place for
heat, storms, and emergencies.
Camp directors are volunteers and are trained in
leadership development, emergency procedures,
outdoor skills, and much more. They are from your
community and spend the whole year training and
organizing your week of day camp.
Volunteers! You Make Day Camp by Community Possible
Adults from each family network are needed to volunteer one (or more!) days
For each day of camp, one adult is needed for every five How to Register to Volunteer (details on page 6)
to eight girls. That means adults from each family Step 1: Register as a member of Girl Scouts of the USA
and/or troop are needed to volunteer one or more at gswise.org and complete an online
days to make camp happen. background check.
Step 2: Register for the camp session she will attend.
Trade a day at the office for a day with your girl. Start at gswise.org and go to CampDoc.
We don’t need to tell you how quickly girls grow up!
Spend a day or two (or five) volunteering at camp and
make memories that last a lifetime.
Photo Cre
Day Camp by Commu dit: Teri Pias,
nity Volunteer
Volunteer or find volunteers from your personal network.
Recruit aunts, uncles, grandparents, college students,
past campers, and friends.
Show up on time ready for fun! Registered adults work in
pairs and lead eight to twelve girls.
10 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Teen Girl Scouts Needed! PA Busing from these Day Camp and Page
Dates Location
Share your wow-worthy experiences school districts Service Unit #
with campers by encouraging them to
Arrowhead Arrowhead August 6–10 Camp Winding River 12
get out of their comfort zones and try
new things. We’ll give you the training Bay View, Cudahy, and Camp Pottawatomie
you need to become a role model for South Shore June 25–29 12
St. Francis Hills
Day Camp by
Community
younger Girl Scouts.
Bonus: You can clock in 35+ service Big Bend and Camp Pottawatomie
Sun Lakes July 16–20 13
hours in one week! Muskego-Norway Hills
Eagle, East Troy, and Chinook Program
Woodland Trails July 23–27 13
How you will help: Mukwonago Center
Program Aide-in-Training (PAIT)
Whispering Trails Chinook Program
June 11–15 14
Entering grade 7: Shadow the Program June Session Center
Aides and try your hand at leading an Elmbrook
activity or two for younger campers. Whispering Trails Camp Pottawatomie
July 23–27 14
July Session Hills
Program Aide (PA) PA Germantown Northern Lights August 13–17 Camp Winding River 15
Entering grades 8–9: Lead younger
campers and adults. Work with an adult Hartford and Slinger Glacier Hills July 16–20 Camp Winding River 15
mentor to fine-tune your skills.
Trefoil Oaks Program
Belles of the Lake July 16–20 16
Center
Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
Entering grades 10–graduated senior: Camp Pottawatomie
Friends Forward August 6–10 16
Master your skills by leading activities or Kenosha and Racine Hills
a unit. Counties Camp Pottawatomie
Kenosha West July 9–13 17
Hills
How teen Girl Scouts sign up: July 30– Trefoil Oaks Program
Windy Waters 17
Step 1: Make sure you are a registered August 3 Center
Girl Scout or register as a
July 30– Camp Pottawatomie
Girl Scout during camp Kettle Moraine Alpha Moraine 18
August 3 Hills
registration.
Step 2: Register for the camp session Menomonee Falls and River Valley and July 30–
Camp Winding River 18
you will attend. Start at Pewaukee Enchanted Waters August 3
gswise.org and go to CampDoc.
Step 3: Attend training. If you haven’t New Berlin Sunny Trails July 23–27 Camp Winding River 19
already, attend PA core training
or CIT training (see page 54).
Oconomowoc Lakeland June 18–22 Camp Winding River 19
Attend training for the camp
session you registered for.
Sussex-Hamilton and Rising Stars and
June 11–15 Camp Winding River 20
West Bend Meadow Springs
PAs and CITs:
Do not pay the session fee. Chinook Program
Indian Springs August 6–10 20
Center
Do pay a fee if they choose to
Waukesha
stay overnight. Camp Pottawatomie
Prairie Hill June 11–15 21
May have to pay a nominal Hills
training and materials fee.
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Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Arrowhead School District Bay View, Cudahy, and St. Francis
Arrowhead Day Camp School Districts
August 6–10 | Camp Winding River South Shore Day Camp
Monday–Thursday 1:00-7:30 p.m. | Friday 1:00-6:00 p.m. June 25–29 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
To accommodate those with allergy
Camp Director and Volunteer
concerns, Arrowhead Day Camp is a
peanut-and tree nut-aware camp. Jessica “Mama Mongoose” Borkowski
southshoregscamp@gmail.com
Camp Directors and Volunteers
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 5
Sue “Cherry” Borth, Director | Laura “Beagle” Borth
Lena “Calla Lily” Jendusa Late registration: $170 June 6–15 (if space and adult
coverage allows)
sueborth@execpc.com
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee; Register by June 5
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–July 23
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA Overnight Option
No fee; Register by July 23
Additional $15/night
Entering grades 5–6: Tuesday
Overnight Option
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Tuesday and Wednesday
Additional $15/night
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Entering grades 5–6: Tuesday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Monday and Tuesday
Peewees and Boys: $15 per day PW B
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Monday, Thursday
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
Bus Stops
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
General Mitchell Elementary School (Cudahy), St.
Veronica’s Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas Academy (Bay
Bus Stops View)
Lake Country Elementary School (Nashotah), Merton
Intermediate School, North Lake Elementary School, North
Shore Middle School (Hartland), Hartland North Elementary,
Richmond Elementary School (Lisbon), Stone Bank School,
Swallow Elementary School (Merton)
Photo Credit: Teri Pias,
Camp Sneak Peek Day Camp by Commu
nity Volunteer
Saturday, March 10, 12:30–3:00 p.m.,
North Shore Midde School, Hartland
Camp Open House
Sunday, May 20, 2:00–4:00 p.m.,
Camp Winding River
12 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Big Bend and Muskego-Norway Eagle, East Troy, and Mukwonago
School Districts School Districts
Sun Lakes Day Camp Woodland Trails Day Camp
July 16–20 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills July 23–27 | Chinook Program Center
Monday–Friday | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
Camp Director and Volunteer Camp Directors and Volunteers
Beth “Pippi” Hahn | bhahn@mcw.edu Amy “Poppy Seed” Russell | amyrussell920@gmail.com
Pam “Apple Blossom” Donegan | pmdonegan@aol.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–May 15
Late registration: $170 May 16-June 15 (if space and Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 15
adult coverage allows) Late registration: $170 June 16–30 (if space and
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA adult coverage allows)
No fee; Register by May 15. PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
Graduating seniors register by March 1. No fee; Register by June 15
Overnight Option Overnight Option
Additional $15/night Additional $15/night
Entering grades 5–6: Wednesday Entering grades 5–6: Monday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Monday and Tuesday Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Tuesday
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday (3:00 p.m. arrival), Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Tuesday, Wednesday
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Bus Stops
Bus Stops
Clarendon Elementary School (Mukwonago), Eagle
Big Bend Elementary School, Muskego High School Elementary School, East Troy Bible Church, Prairie View
Elementary School (North Prairie), Section Elementary
Camp Sneak Peek School (Mukwonago)
Saturday, March 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Muskego Public Library
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Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Elmbrook School District Elmbrook School District
Whispering Trails Day Camp— Whispering Trails Day Camp—
June Session July Session
June 11–15 | Chinook Program Center July 23–27 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills
Day Camp by
Community
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday | 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Camp Director and Volunteer Camp Directors and Volunteers
Nan “Carmen” Delwiche Maria “Bunny” Glorioso | Audrey “Sunflower” Smith
whisperingtrailsdirector@gmail.com campwhisperingtrails@gmail.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–May 18 Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 30
Late registration: $170 May 19–31 (if space and adult Late registration: $170 after June 30 (if space and
coverage allows) adult coverage allows)
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee; Register by May 1 No fee; Register by June 2
Training fee of $25 is due at camp orientation
Overnight Option
Additional $15/night Overnight Option
Entering grades 5–7: Thursday Additional $15/night
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Monday and Thursday Entering grade 5: Tuesday
Entering grade 6: Wednesday
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Thursday
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.) Entering grade 8*: Sunday and Wednesday
Entering grade 9*: Sunday and Tuesday
Bus Stop Entering grade 10 and older*: Sunday, Tuesday, and
Thursday
St. John Vianney Catholic School (Brookfield)
8:30 a.m. depart—5:00 p.m. return *PAs/CITs not staying overnight but staying late for
activities pay the $15 overnight fee.
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
(For adults volunteering more than 2 days and only on
days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Bus Stop
St. John Vianney Catholic School (Brookfield)
8:30 a.m. depart—5:30 p.m. return
Girl Scout Daisy and Brownie Sneak Peek
Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Brookfield Senior
Community Center
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Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Germantown School District Hartford and Slinger School District
Northern Lights Day Camp Glacier Hills Day Camp
August 13–17 | Camp Winding River July 16–20 | Camp Winding River
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
Camp Directors and Volunteers Camp Directors and Volunteers
Sue “Thing 1” Wehber | cwrgssue@gmail.com Pam “Woodstock” Brandt | gresbrandt5@yahoo.com
Susan “Thing 2” Schiller | susan@diameters-inc.com Elise “Pieces” Brandt | lc.brandt.eb@gmail.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–July 28 Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 30
Late registration: $170 July 29–August 7 (if space PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
and adult coverage allows) No fee; Register by May 31
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA No late registrations accepted
No fee; Register by August 3
Overnight Option
Overnight Option
Additional $15/night
Additional $15/night
Entering grades 5–6: Wednesday
Entering grades 5–6: Tuesday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Wednesday and Thursday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Monday and Tuesday
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday (1:00 p.m. arrival),
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Monday, Thursday Monday, Thursday
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.) (Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Bus Stops Bus Stops
Erin Elementary School, Life Church in Germantown, St.
Addison Elementary School (Hartford), Hartford Recreation
Gabriel Church (Hubertus)
Center, Slinger Elementary School
Camp Sneak Peek
Camp Open House
Northern Lights Juliette Gordon Low Rally, Saturday,
February 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Friess Lake School Sunday, May 20, 2:00–4:00 p.m.,
Camp Winding River
Camp Open House
Sunday, May 20, 2:00–4:00 p.m.,
Camp Winding River
gswise.org • 800-565-4475 15Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Kenosha and Racine Counties Kenosha and Racine Counties
Belles of the Lake Day Camp Friends Forward Day Camp
July 16–20 | Trefoil Oaks Program Center August 6–10 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
Camp Director and Volunteer Camp Director and Volunteer
Sharon “Pepsi” Roeschen | pepsiroeschen@gmail.com Crissy “Crusty” Busch | crustykrabcakes@gmail.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 16 Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–July 16
$170 June 17-July 9 (if space and adult coverage $170 July 17-July 30 (if space and adult coverage
allows) allows)
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee; Register by June 16 No fee; Register by July 24
No late registrations accepted
Overnight Option
Additional $40/night (includes horseback riding) Overnight Option
Entering grades 4–12: Wednesday Additional $15/night
Entering grades 5–12: Wednesday
Bus stop Entering grade 7: Tuesday
Bus transportation is not available. Carpooling is Entering grades 8–12: (PAs/CITs) Sunday (2:00 p.m. arrival),
encouraged. Thursday
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Bus Stops
Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Union Grove, Kenosha,
Waterford
16 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Kenosha and Racine Counties Kenosha and Racine Counties
Kenosha West Day Camp Windy Waters Day Camp
July 9–13 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills July 30–August 3 | Trefoil Oaks Program Center
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
Camp Director and Volunteer Camp Director and Volunteer
Dawn “Sunshine” Spencer Abra “Moon” Dexter | moon.daycamp@gmail.com
kenoshawestcamp@gmail.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–July 9
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 16 $170 July 10-July 23 (if space and adult coverage
$170 June 17-June 30 (if space and adult coverage allows)
allows) PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA No fee; Register by July 10
No fee; Register by June 30
Overnight Option
Overnight Option Additional $15/night
Additional $15/night Entering grades 4–12: Thursday
Entering grades 4–6: Wednesday Entering grades 8–12: (PAs/CITs) Sunday, 1:00 p.m. arrival
Entering grade 7: Tuesday, Wednesday
Entering grades 8–12 (PAs/CITs): Sunday (1:00 p.m. arrival), Bus Stops
Wednesday, Thursday Cross Lutheran Church (Burlington), Union Grove
Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B (Waterford)
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.) Photo Credit: Teri Pias,
Day Camp by Community Volunteer
Bus Stops
Christ Lutheran Church (Paddock Lake), Best Bargains (New
Munster)
Believe in the
Power of
G.I.R.L.
Volunteer with Girl Scouts!
Join today at gswise.org
or call 800-565-4475.
17Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Kettle Moraine School District Menomonee Falls and Pewaukee
Alpha Moraine Day Camp School Districts
July 30–August 3 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills River Valley and Enchanted
Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Waters Day Camp
Day Camp by
July 30–August 3 | Camp Winding River
Community
Camp Directors and Volunteers Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Kelsi “Chatterbox” Hessen | Breanne “Platypus” Thomas
The8Crazy@gmail.com Camp Directors and Volunteers
Sally “Salamander” Roach | Jamie “BZ BEE” McIntosh
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 11 (Enchanted Waters)
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA Dana “Thing 1” Bilello | Janelle “Thing 2” Wilson | Rebecca
No fee; Register by June 11 “UniKitty” Stujenske (River Valley)
No late registrations accepted rvewgsdaycamp@gmail.com
Overnight Option Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 1
Additional $15/night $170 June 2-15 (if space and adult coverage allows)
Entering grades 5–6: Tuesday PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee except overnight fee
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Monday and Tuesday
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday (3:00 p.m. arrival),
Monday, Thursday Overnight Option
Additional $15/night
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B Entering grades 5–6: Wednesday
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.) Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Tuesday and Wednesday
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Bus Stops
Saint Bruno Parish School (Dousman), Pick N’ Save (Wales) Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
(Only on days that the parent/guardian is volunteering at
Pias,
Photo Credit: Teri teer
camp. Six weeks and up.)
unity Volun
Day Camp by Comm
Bus Stops
Pewaukee School Campus, Menomonee Falls High School
Stadium parking lot
Camp Open House
Sunday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Camp Winding River
18 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
New Berlin School District Oconomowoc School District
Sunny Trails Day Camp Lakeland Day Camp
July 23–27 | Camp Winding River June 18–22 | Camp Winding River
Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday 1:00–7:45 p.m. | Friday 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
Camp Directors and Volunteers
To accommodate those with allergy
concerns, Sunny Trails Day Camp is a Julie “Squirt” Heinzel | squirtlakelandcamp@gmail.com
peanut- and tree nut-aware camp. Nicki “Mama” Antonneau | mamalakelandcamp@gmail.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–May 4
Camp Directors and Volunteers
$170 May 5–15
Alan “Gofer Gutz” McGinty | Janie “AAA” McGinty | Elisa
“Book-It” Neckar No late registrations accepted
gswisesunnytrailsdaycamp@gmail.com PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee; Register by May 15
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–June 15
Overnight Option
$170 June 16–July 15 (if space and adult coverage
allows) Additional $15/night
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA Entering grades 5–7: Wednesday
No fee except overnight fee Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday
Overnight Option
Additional $15/night Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
Entering grade 4: Wednesday (Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Entering grades 5-6: Tuesday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Sunday, Tuesday Bus Stops
Entering grades 8–13 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Wednesday
Park Lawn, Greenland, Meadow View, and Summit
PAs/CITs can also stay late on Friday to help with camp Elementary Schools (Oconomowoc)
clean-up and then enjoy a pizza party before returning to
New Berlin (no fee; busing provided).
Camp Open House
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B Sunday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Camp Winding River
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering. Must
be potty trained. Please make sure your child is ready to
be away from you and spend a day at camp.)
Bus Stops
New Berlin West High School, West Allis Walker
Elementary School
Camp Open House
Sunday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Camp Winding River
gswise.org • 800-565-4475 19Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Sussex-Hamilton and West Bend Waukesha School District
School Districts Indian Springs Day Camp
Rising Stars and Meadow August 6–10 | Chinook Program Center
Springs Day Camp Monday–Friday | 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Day Camp by
June 11–15 | Camp Winding River
Community
Monday–Friday | 1:00-7:00 p.m. Camp Director and Volunteer
Jean “Lilo” Miller | millerent@tds.net
Camp Directors and Volunteers
Mary “Miss Daisy” LaVaque | rsmsdc@gmail.com Fee: $120 on or before April 18
Julie “Cardinal” Guenett | julieguenette@live.com $145 April 19–August 1
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee; Register by July 1
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–May 19
Late registration: $170 May 20–27
(if space and adult coverage allows.) Overnight Option
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA Additional $15/night
No fee; Register by May 1 Entering grades 5–6: Wednesday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Tuesday and Wednesday
Overnight Option Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Tuesday,
Additional $15/night Wednesday
Entering grades 4–6: Wednesday
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Sunday and Wednesday Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
Entering grades 8–12 (PA/CIT): Sunday, Monday, Thursday (Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B Bus Stops
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.) Prairie Elementary School, St. Mary’s Church/School
Bus Stops
Badger Middle School (West Bend), Hamilton High School Photo Credit: Teri Pias,
(Sussex) Day Camp by Community Volunteer
Camp Open House
Sunday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Camp Winding River
20 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Day Camp by Community
Led by local teens. Supported by local adult volunteers. Volunteer at gswise.org!
Waukesha School District
Prairie Hill Day Camp
June 11–15 | Camp Pottawatomie Hills
Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Day Camp by
Community
Camp Directors and Volunteers
Becky “Snickers” Bauer | RebeccaABauer@gmail.com
Abbie “Rudie” Wilson | abbiejw1110@gmail.com
Fee: $120 on or before April 18 / $145 April 19–May 6
PA/CIT (entering grades 8–12): PA
No fee; Register by March 2
No late registrations accepted.
Evening and Overnight Options
Additional $15/night
Entering grade 6: Wednesday until 7:30 p.m.
Entering grade 7 (PAIT): Tuesday until 7:30 p.m.
Entering grades 8–12: Monday and Tuesday until 7:30 p.m.
Entering grades 10–12: Monday and Tuesday overnight
Peewees and Boys: $15/day PW B
(Only on days the parent/guardian is volunteering.)
Bus Stop
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Meet the Directors
Tuesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m., Waukesha North High School
gswise.org • 800-565-4475 21Silver Brook Day Camp
For girls entering grades 1 through graduated high school seniors
What happens when you spend the day at
Silver Brook Day Camp? A typical day at
Get ready to be inspired, think outside the box, embrace Silver Brook Day Camp
the unfamiliar, and unleash your inner G.I.R.L. (go-getter, 9:00 a.m. Campers arrive
innovator, risk-taker, leader)!
Opening flag ceremony
At Camp Silver Brook, our trained staff will guide you in 9:45 a.m. Awesome activities
engaging activities. We combine hands-on learning with
character-building opportunities that keep you active and 12:00 p.m. Lunch
having fun throughout the day.
12:45 p.m. Afternoon adventures
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a chef? Interested in
exploring under the water? Each week our activities are 3:00 p.m. Closing flag ceremony
Silver Brook
based around a theme. You’ll learn about nature, science,
Day Camp
and technology, and discover your personal passions. 3:15 p.m. Campers depart
All campers have the opportunity to enjoy swimming in
beautiful Lucas Lake, group games, and classic camp
activities like hiking and singing.
Activities
Discover Silver Brook Day Camp at
gswise.org!
Camp Director
Domonique “Sunshine” Martinez
dmartinez@gswise.org
Arts & Crafts Boating Campfires
Games Hiking Nature
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22 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Silver Brook Day Camp
General Information
Transportation (optional) Teen Girl Scouts Needed!
Busing is offered throughout Milwaukee County for an additional Share your experience with younger campers by
cost per session. Indicate your desired bus stop at registration. encouraging them to get out of their comfort zones and
Pick up/drop off addresses are listed at gswise.org. try new things. We’ll give you the training you need to
become a role model for younger Girl Scouts.
Bus fee: Bonus: You can clock in 35+ service hours in one week!
$55 for 5-day sessions, $35 for 3-day sessions
Program Aide-In-Training (PAIT)
Bus Schedule: Entering grade 7
Bus Route #1 Shadow the Program Aides and try your hand at leading
an activity or two for younger campers. After successful
College Ave. Park and Ride, Milwaukee, 7:15 a.m./5:20 p.m.
completion of the PAIT program, you may return to
Franklin High School, Franklin, 7:35 a.m./5:00 p.m. camp for two sessions as a PA. Details will be included
Silver Brook
St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish, Greendale, 7:55 a.m./4:50 p.m. in your confirmation.
Day Camp
St. Matthias Catholic Parish, Milwaukee, 8:15 a.m./4:30 p.m. SB2, SB4, SB6
Fee: $175 on or before April 18; $200 after April 18
Bus Route #2
Notre Dame Primary School, Milwaukee, 7:10 a.m./5:20 p.m.
Program Aide (PA)
Entering grades 8–9, FIVE WEEKS MAXIMUM
Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee, 7:30 a.m./5:05 p.m.
Lead younger campers and adults. Work with an adult
Mayfair Mall, Milwaukee, 7:50 a.m./4:45 p.m.
mentor to fine-tune your skills. Sign up for mandatory
Roosevelt Elementary School, Wauwatosa, 8:10 a.m./4:25 p.m. training.
Craig Montessori School, Milwaukee, 8:30 a.m./4:15 p.m. Fee: None, $25 for optional overnight
Bus Route #3 Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 7:15 a.m./5:25 p.m. Entering grade 10–graduated seniors
Shorewood Library, Shorewood, 7:30 a.m./5:10 p.m. Master your skills by leading activities or a unit. Sign up
for mandatory training.
Richards Elementary School, Whitefish Bay, 7:50 a.m./4:50 p.m.
Fee: None, $25 for optional overnight
Indian Hill Elementary School, River Hills, 8:10 a.m./4:30 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church, Thiensville, 8:30 a.m./4:15 p.m. PA and CIT training opportunities
See page 54 for PA/CIT training registration information
Adult volunteer opportunities First-time PAs and ALL CITs: Friday, June 8, 7:00 p.m.–
There is no age limit to Girl Scouts and we need adults who want Saturday, June 9, 3:00 p.m.
to be a part of the summer camp magic! Spend summer with Fee: $15 (Mandatory)
your girl or reconnect with your inner girl when you volunteer at Experienced PAs: Saturday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Silver Brook Day Camp. Fee: $5 (Mandatory)
There are plenty of great reasons to volunteer. When you
volunteer for a full session, or share the volunteering duties for a
full session with another adult(s), you receive: Tuesday overnight opportunity
Reduced camper fee for the session you are (optional, for girls only on Tuesdays)
volunteering ($120 for 5-day sessions, $85 for 3-day Overnight fee: $25 paid at registration
sessions), comparable to Day Camp by Community Are you ready to take your camping experience to the
Free bus transportation for you (or anyone you are next level? Try staying overnight on Tuesday during
sharing volunteering with) and your camper camp! Gain even more independence as you help
Free camp patch prepare your own meals, become closer with your camp
friends, enjoy evening activities, and wake up feeling like
That feeling you get when you help girls build their a camping superstar!
confidence
Girls entering grades 2–3: Tuesdays during sessions
Sign up for your adventure today! Go to gswise.org, become a SB3, SB6, SB8
registered member, complete a background check, then register
for camp. After completing registration contact Customer Care Girls entering grades 4–12: every Tuesday during
to apply reduced camper fees. sessions SB2-SB9
gswise.org • 800-565-4475 23Silver Brook Day Camp
Day Camps led by GSWISE Staff
Not sure what to choose? Here’s a handy chart of all your options.
For the: SB1 SB2 SB3 SB4 SB5 SB6 SB7 SB8 SB9
Water enthusiast X X X
Creative at heart X X X X X
Outdoor adventurer X X X X
Extreme experimenter X X X
PAIT X X X
Brownie overnighter X X X
Silver Brook
Day Camp
Dance Party The Spy and Jedi
Entering grades 1–7 Entering grades 1–7
Dance through the decades of the past. Explore the Uphold justice and peace as campers unfold the
roaring 20’s and receive your own boa. Enjoy a disco “Mystery of the Mascot.” Fred the Turtle, Camp Silver
party from the 70’s. Learn a fun dance routine from the Brook’s mascot, is missing and legend has it that he was
90’s. Sing your heart out at a karaoke party with Disney taken captive nearby. The mission is to defeat the dark
songs from decades’ past. side and restore Fred to his rightful habitat. Help solve the
SB1: Wednesday, June 13–Friday, June 15 (three-day mystery by collecting clues throughout the week while
session) using the power of the Jedi to bring Fred home.
Fee: $115 on or before April 18 / $145 after April 18 SB3: Monday, June 25–Friday, June 29 (five-day session)
Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18
Diamonds and Pearls
Entering grades 1–7 Chefs in Training
Explore the how-to of glitter, sparkles, and shiny things Entering grades 1–10
galore. Learn the science behind making nail polish, take Master outdoor cooking techniques and fire safety. Make
home a do-it-yourself hair accessory, create glitter slime, your own pudgy pie. Create something new with s’mores
and design an outfit for your counselor to wear at the and Girl Scout Cookies. Participate in a camp-wide
Camp Silver Brook Fashion Show! master chef event with our very own staff judges!
SB2: Monday, June 18–Friday, June 22 (five-day session) SB4: Monday, July 9–Friday, July 13 (five-day session)
Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18 Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18
STEAMtastic
Entering grades 1–7
Spend the week combining art and STEM activities. Use
high-tech microscopes to uncover what organisms live
in Lucas Lake, use chemical reactions to create a cool
piece of art and view it in the “art museum” created for
campers by campers! This is a water focused week.
SB5: Monday, July 16–Friday, July 20 (five-day session)
Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18
24 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Silver Brook Day Camp
Day Camps led by GSWISE Staff
Wacky Wildlife All Around the World
Entering grades 1–10 Entering grades 1–7
Love animals? This is the camp for you. Learn about the Immerse yourself in worldwide cultures. Learn how
variety of wildlife inhabiting Camp Silver Brook. Find out food is prepared around the world. Participate in blind
which animals can be pets, which are best left in the vegetable taste tests, sample foods and crafts from
wild, and how they are different. Become one of the few different continents, and enjoy “racing around the globe”
who can spot our camp mascot, Fred. in an amazing challenge course.
SB6: Monday, July 23–Friday, July 27 (five-day session) SB8: Monday, August 6–Friday, August 10 (five-day
Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18 session)
Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18
Olympia
Land and Sea
Silver Brook
Entering grades 1–7
Day Camp
Join us in the Camp Silver Brook Olympic Games. Entering grades 1–7
Master a floor ribbon routine, challenge yourself as you Invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and
participate in our water games, discover the value of mammals take over camp. Learn how each contributes
team work with relays, and end the week by taking on the to the camp ecosystem. Play fun animal games and
bounce-house obstacle course. This camp goes for the discover how to track animals. You’ll even make your own
Gold! This is a water focused week. fishing pole to use in Lucas Lake. This is a water focused
SB7: Monday, July 30–Friday, August 3 (five-day week.
session) SB9: Monday, August 13–Wednesday, August 15 (three-
Fee: $175 on or before April 18 / $200 after April 18 day session)
Fee: $115 on or before April 18 / $145 after April 18
Photo Credit: Teri Pias,
Day Camp by Community
Volunteer
Believe in the
Power of
G.I.R.L.
Volunteer with Girl Scouts!
Join today at gswise.org
or call 800-565-4475.
25Alice Chester Overnight Camp
General Information
Sign up for summer A typical day at
adventure! Camp Alice Chester
At Camp Alice Chester you’ll discover your 7:30 a.m. Early rise fun (optional)
summer self. Whether you stay for two nights
or twelve you’ll have the chance to splash in the 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and opening
lake, reach the top of the rock wall, hike the trails flag ceremony
(on foot or on horseback!), and sing around the
campfire. What will you choose to do? Perfect your 9:30 a.m. Camp kapers
outdoor cooking skills, boost your creativity, or
travel outside of camp? 10:15 a.m. Two awesome activities
12:00 p.m. Lunch and me time
You might not notice it happening, but while you’re
having fun, you’ll be developing your leadership 2:00 p.m. Three thrilling adventures
skills, increasing your independence, and
connecting with nature. Create memories you’ll 5:45 p.m. Closing flag ceremony and dinner
cherish forever.
7:00 p.m. Evening activities
Discover Alice Chester Overnight Camp 9:00 p.m. Day is done!
Alice Chester
at gswise.org!
Overnight
Camp Director
Camp
Caitlin “Roots” Rowland
Activities
crowland@gswise.org
Arts & Crafts Boating Campfires
Bus
Games & Sports Horseback Field Trips
Riding
Nature Outdoor Skills Overnight Field
Trip
Swimming Rock Climbing and more!
26 Believe in the Power of G.I.R.L.Alice Chester Overnight Camp
General Information
All girls entering grades 2– Flexible pricing
graduated high school seniors are Overnight camp opportunities for girls are subsidized by Girl Scouts
welcome of Wisconsin Southeast. This means the cost of providing camp
There are many different ways to enjoy Camp programs and operating camp is greater than the fee paid to
Alice Chester! It all depends on each girl’s participate. The flexible pricing system offers families the opportunity
interests and readiness for camp. to help cover the true cost of overnight camp if they are financially
able.
Two to Three Night Camp For each session, you will see three price options:
Adventures
These are great for first-time campers or girls
Level 1 adds, on average, an additional $50 per day to Level 3 pricing.
with busy summer schedules.
This reflects close to the actual cost of operating camp per girl.
Replacement supplies, maintenance of the buildings and grounds, and
Five Night Camp Adventures property staff support are included in this fee.
These are traditional overnight camp
experiences with a variety of session themes Level 2 adds, on average, an additional $25 per day to Level 3 pricing.
to meet the interests of all girls. Some sessions This covers approximately 75% of the actual cost of camp per girl and
include a field trip . is designated for those who can pay more, but not the full fee.
Bus
Alice Chester
Five Night Horse Programs Level 3 is the lowest cost offered for our summer programs at Camp
Overnight
Alice Chester. This covers approximately 50% of the actual cost per girl
Camp
These are for campers who love horses and
of facilitating the camp program.
want to spend the week focusing on riding
.
Bus
Select the fee that you feel is affordable and appropriate for your
family. The flexible pricing does not affect the quality of your child’s
Five to Seven Night Adventure Trips program, as all three fees are for exactly the same program. We ask
Our adventure trips are great for the seasoned that if you are able to pay the full cost of camp, that you do so. If
camper or girls looking to explore the world choosing more than one week you may, for example, pay Level 1 for
beyond camp. Girls spend the majority of one week and another level the next week. If multiple children are
their time away from camp on their great attending camp, you may pay the full fee for one child and another fee
adventure . for another child. The goals of offering flexible pricing options are to
provide the highest quality programs possible to serve all community
income levels and to preserve camp for generations to come.
Five to Twelve Night Leadership
Programs
These are for older girls wanting to become Check-in and check-out
camp counselors or gain experience working Check-in anytime from 2:30–4:00 p.m. Check-out is after the
with children as a part of their future career. 30-minute family presentation that begins at 4:00 p.m. on closing day.
Transportation
Most families drop off and pick up their child at camp. If necessary,
transportation by van to and from camp is available for a $35 fee.
Indicate your desired stop during camp registration. Times for stops
vary as we do not always have campers at each of the stops. You will
be notified a week before your session of the pick-up times.
Three stops are available:
Marion Chester Read Service Center, Milwaukee
Martin Luther King Library, Milwaukee
Ives Grove Park and Ride, Racine
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