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Start by scanning this QR code.
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Current mood:
    Ready for Girl Scout camp!
    We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Girl Scouts
    back to summer camp! As with every summer season,
    our camp directors and other staff are trained and
    prepared to implement all guidelines and procedures                All campers receive a
    that keep camp a safe and fun experience for every                 2021 camp patch and
                                                                       badge at resident camp.
    camper. Though many of our newest precautions are
                                                                       Here are just some of the
    in response to COVID-19, GSWPA is just as committed                badges she can earn:
    as we’ve always been to provide a memorable summer                 •   Outdoor Adventure
    experience for every Girl Scout.                                   •   Making Friends
                                                                       •   Animal Habitats
    From the best camping pastimes—like s’mores and                    •   Eco Camper
    swimming—to new favorites, our 2021 camp sessions                  •   Camper
    are overflowing with ways to make friends and                      •   Space Science Investigator
                                                                       •   Climbing Adventure
    memories, jump into outdoor adventures, and                        •   Archery
    explore untapped interests.                                        •   Good Sportsmanship
                                                                       •   Trees
    There’s so much to discover together!                              •   Night Owl
                                                                       •   New Cuisines
                                                                       •   Sky/Eco Advocate
                          Visit gswpa.org/camp for our most            •   CIT I Pin, CIT II Pin
                          up-to-date health-related plans and          •   Adventure Camper, Rec Challenge
                                                                       •   And several others!
                          procedures for the 2021 camp season.

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Camp looks different
                             since your last visit.
                      We are so excited about the new improvements at our Girl Scout camps
                          and the impact of each one on your overall camp experience.

Camp Conshatawba               Camp Hawthorne Ridge                   Camp Skymeadow                              Camp Redwing
» Treetop canopy course        » Low ropes course                     » Evergreen Lodge                           » New archery station
» Memory Dining Hall           » Thompson Dining Hall                    • Covered pavilion with a                  at old horse stables

  • Bathroom renovations         • New ceiling and lighting                fireplace, plumbing, and               » GSWPA is working with local
    to provide ADA                                                         storage                                  experts to complete an
                                 • Glazed entry doors                                                               evaluation of how to begin
    compliant facilities                                                 • New flooring and
                                 • Vinyl plank flooring                    entry doors                              to minimize the recurring
  • New pass-through window                                                                                         flooding at Camp Redwing.
    from the kitchen                                                     • New restroom facility                    Once this evaluation is
  • Enclosed pantry                                                        and updates to current                   complete, we’re excited
                                                                           bathrooms to provide ADA                 to focus on improvements
  • Covered porch                                                          compliant facilities
    overlooking the creek                                                                                           for the camp.

                                From new programs to continued property improvements, we’re working
                               to keep the camp experience meaningful and memorable for Girl Scouts!

                                                             A note from
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                                                    See y ou soon!
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                    ADVENTURES IN THE OUTDOORS
                            Adventures at camp are more than sleeping under the stars or dinner over a campfire. Girl Scout camp is full of all
                            levels of adventure for all levels of camper. Whether it’s making a silly skit with new friends, mastering the backseat
                            of a canoe, or trying the ropes course, every adventure is a piece of the unique magic of Girl Scout camp.
                            Take our quiz to discover your spirit for outdoor adventure this summer!

                                              When you think about your ultimate adventure …
                                                                         Are you with one friend or a large group?

                                                                        One friend                                                Large group

                                        Do you enjoy spending                                                                         New adventures are
                                                                                                  Only a little.
                                         lots of time outside?                                                                          exciting for me.

                                                                                                                                                            It takes time for me
                         Totally!                                           Maybe next summer.                                            Yes, so fun!      to feel comfortable
                                                                                                                                                              with new things.

             Campfire cooking…                                               Hikes, ropes courses, sling shots,                                           Campfires with friends,
              have you tried it?                                                    archery…I can’t wait!                                                 creek walking, and pool
                                                                                                                                                         time are my camp faves.
               Been there, done that.
                                                        Let’s stick       Let’s do it!   I have tried it,     I prefer skits
                                                        with a tent.                      and I loved it        and songs.
                                                                                         all! I am ready                               Sure! But I would
                                                                                                                                                                          Yes, so fun!
                                                                                            for more!                                   have fun doing
                Ready to sleep                                                                                                               more.
               under the stars?                          Let’s do it!

                                                                                                             Sharing camp with                          Oh, goodness, yes!
                 That’s the only way!
                                                                                                             younger Girl Scouts                        As soon as I’m old
                                                                                                              would be SO fun!                           enough to be a
                                                                                                                                                            CIT or WIT.
           It’s time to pass on                                                                                           Oh, yeah!
                those skills!                            I’m up for it!

              Definitely when I’m old
             enough to be a CIT or WIT.

           You’re an All-Time                                 You’re Fit for Camp!                           Take the Lead at Camp!                          You’re Camp Kindling!
           Camp Adventurer!                               Girl Scout camp feels like your second               You love your time at camp, and               Girl Scout camp is overflowing with
     There’s no outdoor adventure too big for              home. The fun, friends, and tackling a           you’re ready to share the best of it with          fun to have and friends to make.
    you, Girl Scout. It might be new, but you’re           new adventure—it’s what makes your               younger girls. Our CIT and WIT programs         Whether it’s sitting around the campfire
     ready to try it! Your excitement at camp            time at camp so perfect! We’re counting               will give you leadership skills and          or exploring the simple wonders of the
       will make everything even more fun!                 down the minutes until we can shout,                 memories that will last forever!              outdoors, your new friends will be
                                                                 “Welcome back to camp!”                                                                            there to cheer you on!

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                                     Online registration is the fastest, most
                                     accurate way to register for a camp activity.

                                     Register for Camp
       info                          Follow these steps to register for camp and any other council activity:
                                     1 Click on Activities at gswpa.org.
                                     2 Find the council activity that interests you.
                                     3 Click the Register Now button and sign in to your Member Account.
                                     4 Select the number of girls in your household or troop you want to
                                        register and click on Add Details.
                                        When registering for camp, if your camper would like to be placed
Registration Tips                       with a buddy, please list the buddy’s name in the appropriate field.
Need some registration help?            Buddies must register for the same camp session.
Visit gswpa.org/camp and get
all the info you need on:            5 Add member details.
» registration deadlines             6 Enter payment information and confirm your registration.
» payment options                    7 Save or print your receipt from the Confirmation page. You can also
                                        click on My Events in the left menu of your account to view activities
» camp-specific details                 with completed registration and view additional details.
» financial assistance               Congratulations! You’ve successfully registered for camp!

                                     Need a paper form?
Family Central                       Call Customer Care at 800-248-3355 or go online to gswpa.org/forms.
Visit gswpa.org/camp to understand   (Tip: You’ll need the paper form if you’re paying with Girl Scout Bucks or
more about your daughter’s time at   Program Reward Credits or if you’re applying for financial assistance.)
camp with answers to questions on    Please note: Program information, such as date, time, or
topics including:                    location may change from what is printed in Camp S’more.
» camp staff                         Visit gswpa.org/activities for the most up-to-date
                                     program information.
» health and safety
» meals at camp
» visitors and phone calls

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» trading post
» check-in and check-out times

                                                                                             DON’T FORGET!

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        Have questions? Need help?                                     Girls receive double the value of
        Call us at 800-248-3355 or email                          Girl Scout Bucks toward any GSWPA
                                                                     resident camp in this publication
        customercare@gswpa.org.                                   or online. Look for ways to earn Girl
                                                                  Scout Bucks on Cookie Order Cards
                                                                         or at gswpa.org/fund-the-fun.
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Greetings
       CampsFROM
             OUR

                     We’re so excited to introduce you to GSWPA’s                                                 CAMP
                     four camps! Whether it’s a scheduled archery                                                 CONSHATAWBA
                                                                                                                  288 Oaks Road
                     lesson or an afternoon hike through our region’s
                                                                                                                  Summerhill, PA 15958
                     natural beauty, your time at Girl Scout camp will
                     become long-lasting, incredible memories. Our
                                                                                                             Location: Fifteen-minute drive from Johnstown
                     camps can’t wait to meet you, too!                                                      and about 90 minutes east of Pittsburgh
                                                                                                             Features: Nestled on 300 acres in the heart of
                     In addition to the unique opportunities at our                                          the Allegheny Mountains, Camp Conshatawba
                     four camps, each one offers extra adventure                                             offers a variety of high-adventure activities.
                     and fun with activities like:                                                           Perfectly situated for a weekend troop getaway
                                                                                                             in the mountains or exploring the rich cultural
                                                                                                             and historical story of the Laurel Highlands
                             Campfires                                                                       and Johnstown.
                                                                                                             Special Amenities:
                             Hikes                                                                           » Climbing wall
                                                                                                             » Canopy course
                                                                                                             » Tomahawk throwing range
                             Swimming                                                                        » Shooting sports range for archery
                                                                                                               and BB/pellet guns
                                                                                                             » Target archery with new compound bows
                             Songs and skits                                                                 » Winter adventures
                                                                                                             Troop Camping Highlights:
                             Earning badges                                                                  » Four modern, heated lodges with
                                                                                                                indoor bathroom facilities, electricity,
                                                                                                                and full kitchens
                             Making friends                                                                  » Two lodges with wood-burning stoves,
                                                                                                                indoor bathrooms, and a kitchen
                                                                                                             » Two platform tent units
                                                                                                             » One cabin unit

     Rent                               our              Camps
     Our camps play host to birthday parties,                          Use our simple, online reservation system to:
     family reunions, corporate events, and                            » Save time—See real-time availability at the camp of your choice. And, reserving
     more—including your next Girl Scout                                 online means you have no forms to submit and no phone calls to make.
     adventure! During GSWPA resident camp                             » Secure your spot—Select the site and dates that work for you, and book it online.
     season (mid-June through mid-August),
                                                                       » Know what you’re getting—See all the amenities that come with your camping
     Camp Redwing is the only GSWPA camp
                                                                         choice—from kitchens to grills, picnic tables to pavilions.
     open for rental and troop/service unit use.
     We provide equipment and resources that                           » Pick your adventure—While you’re booking your site, you can request the lifeguards
                                                                         and expert facilitators you need for the adventures that are right for your campers.
     will make your experience at camp into
     lasting memories.                                                 » Add activities—You can rent one of our super-cool program kits to use while you’re
                                                                         at camp, too! The kits include all the necessary components to complete activities
                                                                         that satisfy badge requirements, and all of them cost less than $25.
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CAMP                                                 CAMP
  HAWTHORNE RIDGE                                      SKYMEADOW                                    CAMP REDWING
                                                                                                    103 Rader School Road
  7755 Hawthorne Ridge Road                            164 Sky Meadow Lane                          Renfrew, PA 16053
  Girard, PA 16417                                     Avonmore, PA 15618

Location: About 25 minutes south of Erie and        Location: One-hour drive from                Location: Just 15 minutes from
less than a two-hour drive from Pittsburgh          both Pittsburgh and Johnstown                downtown Butler and 45 minutes
                                                                                                 north of Pittsburgh
Features: With over 200 beautiful, wooded           Features: Situated on 371 acres
acres and hiking trails that lead all over camp,    of forested hills, this camp is our          Features: Camp Redwing is available
including down into the Falk Run Gorge, this        horse program headquarters. With             throughout the year for troops, groups,
camp offers incredible outdoor adventures           miles of trails, girls will continue to be   and service units. Plan a summer day
and an economical lodging option for troops         challenged as they progress through          at camp or a weekend event. Or, design
or families who wish to explore the many area       our riding levels. The camp offers           your western Pennsylvania excursion
attractions, like Presque Isle State Park.          itself as a lodging option for troops or     and use Camp Redwing as your lodging
                                                    families who plan to enjoy attractions       option. The camp spans 123 acres along
Special Amenities:
                                                    in either Johnstown or Pittsburgh.           the Connoquenessing Creek and has
» Low ropes course                                                                               been providing amazing adventures
» Tomahawk throwing range                           Special Amenities:
                                                                                                 for Girl Scouts in western Pennsylvania
» Target archery with new                           » Tomahawk throwing range                    since 1923. Nearby Pittsburgh offers
  compound bows                                     » Target archery with new                    wonderful museums, exciting sporting
» Field archery course                                compound bows                              events, fun concerts, live theater, and
» Slingshots                                        » 9-hole frisbee golf course                 unique, local attractions, all within an
                                                    » Canoeing                                   hour’s drive from camp.
» High-end mountain bikes
» Cross country skiing                              » Fishing                                    Special Amenities:
» Snowshoeing                                       » Backpacking                                » Splash pad
» Travel opportunities                              » Stand-up paddle boarding                   » Hiking
» Sledding                                          » High-end mountain bikes                    » 9-hole frisbee golf course
                                                    Troop Camping Highlights:                    » Human board game area
Troop Camping Highlights:
                                                    » Four modern, heated lodges                 » Target archery with new
» Three heated cabins with indoor bathroom
                                                       with indoor bathroom facilities,            compound bows
   facilities, showers, and full kitchens
                                                       electricity, and full kitchens            » Canoeing
» Two heated cabins with full kitchens
   and nearby bathrooms                             » Two platform tent units                    » Amphitheater
» One cabin unit (warm weather use only)                                                         Troop Camping Highlights:
» Dining hall                                                                                    » Two modern heated lodges
» Two platform tent units                                                                           with indoor bathroom facilities,
                                                                                                    electricity, and full kitchens

“
                                                                                                 » Three platform tent units
        Because of Girl Scout camp: My daughter became                                           » Yurts
        more active. She learned games and activities that she                                   » Heated dining hall
        brought home and gets excited to do here as well. She
        made new friends and not just friends from our area, but                        For a closer look at
        friends farther away as well. She’s been able to broaden her

                                                                 ”
                                                                                         our camps, check
        horizons. It’s something she looks forward to every year.
                                                                                             out this video!

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p C a l e n d a r
    2021 Cam
               Week 1—June 20-26                           Week 2—June 27 to July 3                Week 3—July 4-10                 Week 4—July 11-17
                     My Bestie and Me                                  Bookworms                      Brownie Adventure                 My Bestie and Me
                        Grades 2-12                                    Grades 4-5                          Grades 2-3                      Grades 2-12
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                      Junior Camper                                 Ropes and Routes                    Junior Camper                        Climb On!
                        Grades 4-5                                     Grades 6-8                          Grades 4-5                       Grades 4-5
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                    Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out                                   LEAP                        Summer Splash!                    Culinary Cadette
                        Grades 4-5                                     Grades 6-8                          Grades 4-5                       Grades 6-8
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                    Confident Cadettes                              Girl Scout Classic                 Archer’s Paradox                 Extreme Challenge
                        Grades 6-8                                     Grades 9-12                        Grades 6-8                        Grades 6-8
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

               Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT 1)                         S’more Fun                      My Bestie and Me           Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2)
                       Grades 9-12                                     Grades 2-3                         Grades 2-12                       Grades 10-12
                  June 20-27 (Sun.-Sun.)                         June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)        July 11-23 (Sun.-Fri., 12 days)

                   Family Camp Weekend                           Explorer: Mountain Biking      Daisy & Brownie Days (Day Camp)       Troop Camp Weekend
                        Grades 1-12                                     Grades 4-5                         Grades K-2                       Grades 2-12
                   June 25-27 (Fri.-Sun.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)            July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)           July 16-18 (Fri.-Sun.)

                    Brownie Adventure                                 Tranquil Trails                      Night Owls                      Rockhounds
                        Grades 2-3                                     Grades 6-8                          Grades 2-3                       Grades 2-3
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                      Junior Camper                                    Sole Sisters                    The Perfect Shot               Apocalypse Avengers
                        Grades 4-5                                     Grades 9-12                         Grades 4-5                      Grades 4-5
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)           July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                    Confident Cadettes                               Slides and Rides                       Bug Bash                     Crafty Creations
                        Grades 6-8                                      Grades 6-12                        Grades 2-3                       Grades 6-8
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                      Camp Set Sail                                     Giddy Up                         Flower Power                        Sail Away
                        Grades 6-12                                    Grades 2-3                          Grades 4-5                      Grades 6-12
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                   Troop Camp Weekend                                 Junior Camper                      Tree Traversal           Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT 1)
                        Grades 2-8                                      Grades 4-5                        Grades 6-8                      Grades 9-12
                   June 25-27 (Fri.-Sun.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)           July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)          July 11-18 (Sun.-Sun.)

                    Brownie Adventure                        Cadette Crossing: New Adventure              Water World                   Me & My Girl Scout
                        Grades 2-3                                     Grades 6-8                         Grades 9-12                       Grades 1-8
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                       June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)            July 6-9 (Tues.-Fri.)            July 16-18 (Fri.-Sun.)

                      Junior Camper                                   Archer Avenue                  Troop Camp Weekend                Aspiring Astronauts
                        Grades 4-5                                     Grades 6-8                          Grades 1-12                      Grades 2-3
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                        June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)            July 9-11 (Fri.-Sun.)           July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                     Back in the Saddle                        Wrangler-in-Training 1 (WIT 1)                                                Giddy Up
                        Grades 4-5                                     Grades 9-12                                                          Grades 2-3
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                       June 27-July 2 (Sun.-Fri.)                                             July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                      Archer Avenue                                                                                                   Interstellar Inquisition
                        Grades 6-8                                                                                                          Grades 4-5
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                                                                                              July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                         Trail Boss                                                                                                     Cosmic Cadettes
                        Grades 9-12                                                             Camp Conshatawba                            Grades 6-8
                   June 20-25 (Sun.-Fri.)                                                                                              July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)
                                                                                                Camp Hawthorne Ridge
                                                                                                                                             Trail Boss
                                                                                                Camp Skymeadow                             Grades 9-12
                                                                                                                                       July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)
                                                                                                Camp Redwing
                                                                                                                                           Galaxy Brain
                                                                                                                                           Grades 9-12
                                                                                                                                       July 11-16 (Sun.-Fri.)

                                                                                                                                      Camp Come Together
                                                                                                                                            Grades K-3
                                                                                                                                      July 12-16 (Mon.-Fri.)

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Week 5—July 18-24                    Week 6—July 25-31                           Week 7—August 1-7                    Week 8—August 8-14
     Starfish Slumber Party                My Bestie and Me                             Enchanted Forest                      Brownie Adventure
           Grades 2-3                          Grades 2-12                                 Grades 2-3                             Grades 2-3
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

            Climb On!                       Summer Splash!                                 Bookworms                            Junior Camper
           Grades 4-5                          Grades 4-5                                  Grades 4-5                             Grades 4-5
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

       Moonlight Madness                   Ropes and Routes                             Moonlight Madness                     Confident Cadettes
           Grades 6-8                          Grades 6-8                                  Grades 6-8                            Grades 6-8
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

          Big Night Sky                    Hammock Hangout                              Extreme Challenge                      Girl Scout Classic
           Grades 9-12                         Grades 6-8                                   Grades 6-8                            Grades 9-12
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

 Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2)            Once Upon a Trail                               On Belay!                          Champions Week
           Grades 10-12                        Grades 2-3                                  Grades 9-12                            Grades 2-5
  July 11-23 (Sun.-Fri., 12 days)         July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

           S’more Fun                         Junior Jubilee                            Me & My Girl Scout                     Collegiate Pride
           Grades 2-3                          Grades 4-5                                  Grades 1-12                           Grades 6-8
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 6-8 (Fri.-Sun.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

    Explorer: Mountain Biking                 Chefs Tables                                 Rockhounds                  Whirlwind Trip: Sports and Leisure
           Grades 4-5                          Grades 6-8                                   Grades 2-3                            Grades 4-8
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

          Tranquil Trails                 Summer Bucket List                           Apocalypse Avengers                    Colorful Creations
           Grades 6-8                          Grades 4-5                                  Grades 4-5                             Grades 2-3
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

           Sole Sisters                           CIT II    Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2)   CIT II                          Artistic Adventures
           Grades 9-12                        Grades 10-12           Grades 10-12          Grades 10-12                           Grades 4-5
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)                              July1225-Aug.
                                    July 25-Aug. 6 (Sun.-Fri.,   days) 6 (Sun.-Fri.,
                                                                                July1225-Aug.
                                                                                       days) 6 (Sun.-Fri., 12 days)         August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

      Cavernous Adventure            Me & My Girl Scout: Presque Isle                    Crafty Creations                      Crafty Cadettes
           Grades 6-8                          Grades 1-8                                  Grades 6-8                            Grades 6-8
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)            July 30-Aug. 1 (Fri.-Sun.)                     August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

     Mischief and Mayhem                   Brownie Adventure                            Midnight Madness                        Art Aficionado
          Grades 2-3                           Grades 2-3                                  Grades 9-12                           Grades 9-12
     July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)               July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)               August 8-11 (Sun.-Wed.)

         Of Parties Past                     Horsin’ Around                             Presque Isle Party
           Grades 4-5                          Grades 4-5                                  Grades 9-12
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)

       Back in the Saddle                    Junior Camper                                  Giddy Up
           Grades 4-5                          Grades 4-5                                  Grades 2-3
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)              July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)

           Forest Frolic            Cadette Crossing: More Adventures                     Horsin’ Around
            Grades 6-8                          Grades 6-8                                 Grades 4-5
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)               July 25-30 (Sun.-Fri.)                      August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)

Cadette Crossing: New Adventures      Wrangler-in-Training 2Wrangler-in-Training
                                                              (WIT 2)             2 (WIT 2) WIT II
           Grades 6-8                         Grades 10-12            Grades 10-12          Grades 10-12
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)                              July1225-Aug.
                                    July 25-Aug. 6 (Sun.-Fri.,   days) 6 (Sun.-Fri.,
                                                                                 July1225-Aug.
                                                                                        days) 6 (Sun.-Fri., 12 days)

       Masterful Malarkey                 Family Camp Weekend                             Junior Camper
           Grades 9-12                          Grades 1-12                                 Grades 4-5
      July 18-23 (Sun.-Fri.)             July 31-Aug. 1 (Sat.-Sun.)                    August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)

      Me & My Girl Scout                    Aquatic Adventure                             Archer Avenue
           Grades 1-12                          Grades K-3                                  Grades 6-8
     July 24-25 (Sat.-Sun.)               July 26-30 (Mon.-Fri.)                       August 1-6 (Sun.-Fri.)

       Wilderness Explorer
            Grades K-3
      July 19-23 (Mon.-Fri.)

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                Leadership Camp
               The ultimate summer camp                                                     These special programs are progressive and age-specific,
                                                                                            which means you’ll get training that meets you where you
               experience meets uniquely designed                                           are right now. To get even more out of these programs, we
               Girl Scout leadership training. The                                          encourage girls to attend the programs at all GSWPA camps
                                                                                            for the benefit of learning in diverse environments.
               result? Awesome memories and
               real-world leadership skills that will                                       Multiple sessions are not required to progress through the
                                                                                            program, but the more practice, the better! CITs will receive
               propel your success in Girl Scouts                                           feedback and guidance from camp staff to help them
               and much, much more. Working with                                            continue to build their leadership skills. Girls are encouraged
                                                                                            to build their leadership skills throughout the school
               others, balancing different opinions,                                        year by volunteering during weekends at camp or with
               finding your voice—you’ll conquer                                            younger people in their community before applying.
               these essential skills in our updated
               camp leadership programs.

     LEADERSHIP                                                          Counselor-in-               Counselor-in-
     PROGRAM                                                             Training (CIT 1)            Training (CIT 2)

     STEP-BY-STEP                                                           GRADES:                     GRADES:
                                                                              9-12                        11-12

                             Program Aide (PA)                                                                                     Apply to

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                                   LEAP                                                                                           become a
                                                                                                                                staff member
                                  GRADES: 7-9                                                                                     at one of
                                   (Optional)                                                                                    our camps.

                                                                         Wrangler-in-                 Wrangler-in-
                                                                        Training (WIT 1)             Training (WIT 2)
                                                                           GRADES:                       GRADES:
                                                                             9-12                          11-12

10   Don’t forget! Double your Girl Scout Bucks for camp. See page 5.
Leadership Camps                                                   Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT 1)
                                                                   If you love the adventures of camp and dream of being a
                                                                   counselor or working with youth one day, CIT 1 is the perfect
Leadership, Empowerment, and                                       program for you! This exciting eight-day session brings all the
Action Program (LEAP)                                              fun of camp with traditional activities AND introduces leadership
Calling all Cadette future leaders! Join your fellow Program       development, teamwork, child development, program planning,
Aides at Camp Conshatawba for this first-ever Cadette leadership   and more. You’ll gain hands-on experience with campers in their
camp. You will learn all about teambuilding, leadership, Girl      units and program areas and participate in a weekend program!
Scout Camp traditions, and the campers we serve while
                                                                   Entering Grades: 9-12
also participating in all the fun that camp has to offer—
climbing, ziplining, archery, tomahawks, and more!                 Camp Conshatawba:
Prerequisite: Completion of Program Aide training.                 June 20-27, Sun.-Sun. (7 nights)
                                                                   Camp Hawthorne Ridge:
Entering Grades: 7-9                                               July 11-July 18, Sun.-Sun. (7 nights)
Camp Conshatawba:                                                  Pin: CIT I Pin
June 27-July 2, Sun.-Fri. (5 nights)                               Cost: $335
Pin: Program Aide Award
Cost: $385                                                         Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2)
                                                                   Take your leadership skills to the next level as a CIT 2! In this
                                                                   program, CIT 2’s will further develop leadership and teamwork
                                                                   and test your teaching skills! Based on interests and strengths,
                                                                   you will choose a focus area to gain more experience! Learn how
                                                                   to confidently develop and deliver programs and set yourself up
                                                                   for future success as a counselor or in other youth development
                                                                   fields through hands-on learning. You will also participate in a
                                                                   weekend program! Prerequisite: Completion of CIT 1 OR interview
                                                                   with the camp director.
                                                                   Entering Grades: 11-12
                                                                   Camp Conshatawba:
                                                                   July 11-23, Sun.-Fri. (12 nights)
                                                                   Camp Hawthorne Ridge:
                                                                   July 25-August 6, Sun.-Fri. (12 nights)
                                                                   Pin: CIT II Pin
                                                                   Cost: $150

                                                                   Wrangler-in-Training 1 (WIT 1)
                                                                   Join us for a week this summer teaching younger girls about
                                                                   your favorite topic—horses! You’ll shadow barn staff, help with
                                                                   barn and herd care, share your horse knowledge with campers,
                                                                   and spend time doing other classic camp activities. Don’t worry,
                                                                   you’ll have some time to ride and improve on your riding skills,
                                                                   too. WIT 1 is a prerequisite for WIT 2.
                                                                   Entering Grades: 9-12
                                                                   Camp Skymeadow:
                                                                   June 27-July 2, Sun.-Fri. (5 nights)
                                                                   Cost: $400

                                                                   Wrangler-in-Training 2 (WIT 2)
                                                                   Want to step up your wrangler training? Join the barn
                                                                   team for two weeks and feel what it’s like to be a horseback
                                                                   riding instructor at summer camp. Catch, lead, tie, and saddle
                                                                   horses for girls to ride. You’ll spend time teaching girls, but
                                                                   don’t worry, you’ll have some time to ride and improve on your
                                                                   riding skills, too. Prerequisite: Completion of a WIT 1 program
                                                                   at a GSWPA camp.
                                                                   Entering Grades: 11-12

“
                                                                   Camp Skymeadow:

                                                       ”
                                                                   July 25-Aug 6, Sun.-Fri. (12 nights)
       Because of Girl Scout camp:
                                                                   Cost: $400
       I became so much more confident and outgoing.

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     Leadership, Empowerment,                                               Girl Scout summer fun
     and Action Program (LEAP)
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.                               at Camp Conshatawba
                                                                                 looks just like this.
     Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT 1)
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.

                                                                            Sessions for Multi-Level Girl Scouts
     Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2)
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.                               My Bestie and Me
                                                                            This all-ages camp session is designed for sisters, cousins, or
     Camp Conshatawba—Family Camp Weekend                                   friends to come together at camp! Experience all that Camp
     See Family Camp page 25 for details.                                   Conshatawba has to offer—traditions, adventures, crafts, and
                                                                            camp activities, like climbing, archery, hiking, and being a sister
                                                                            to every Girl Scout. Besties will share a living space for the week
     Camp Conshatawba—Me & My                                               (accommodations can be made for up to four besties together)
     Girl Scout Weekend                                                     and will participate in most activities together.
     See Family Camp page 25 for details.
                                                                            Entering Grades: 2-12
                                                                            Badge: Camper Badges
     Camp Conshatawba Troop Camp                                            Week One: June 20-25
     See Troop Camp page 24 for details.
                                                                            Week Four: July 11-16
                                                                            Week Six: July 25-30

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                                                                            Cost: $385
                                     Because of Girl Scout camp:
                                     I have more respect and love for the
                                     little things in life.

12   Sign up early and save—10% through February 28 or 5% March 1–31.
All girls
                                                                                                  receive a badge
                                                                                                 at resident camp
                                                                                                      this year.
Mini Camp Sessions
Try new outdoor adventures in these 4-day,
3-night mini sessions!

Brownie Adventure                                                     Confident Cadettes
It’s the Brownie Adventure of the summer! Enjoy the great             Embrace your courage and confidence in this fun-filled session!
outdoors and spend time adventuring, hiking, singing, and             You will participate in all the traditional camp activities, like
crafting your way through camp. Explore Camp Conshatawba and          climbing, ziplining, practicing archery, throwing tomahawks, and
all the fun and friendship it holds with your Brownie friends. Girl   creating an art project with your Cadette friends. Then, choose
Scouts will learn foundational camping skills, make new friends,      your own adventures for a day with your cabinmates and unit!
and discover all the great things about summer camp!                  Entering Grades: 6-8
Entering Grades: 2-3                                                  Badge: Trail Adventure
Badge: Outdoor Adventurer                                             Week Eight: August 8-11
Week Three: July 6-9                                                  Cost: $195
Week Eight: August 8-11
Cost: $195
                                                                      Girl Scout Classic
                                                                      Join your Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout sisters for an
                                                                      unforgettable and classic week of camp! Try a bit of everything,
Summer Splash
                                                                      from climbing and archery to tomahawks and hiking. Then, choose
Splish and splash your way through Camp Conshatawba
                                                                      your own adventures with your unit! Whether it is your first time at
in this water-themed session! You will spend extra time at
                                                                      camp or you’re a seasoned camper, this session is designed to put
the swimming pool, go on creek walks, play water-themed
                                                                      your outdoor skills to the test—and help you gain new ones!
games, and create your own swimming-inspired craft.
Plus, sample the rest of camp’s exciting activities, including        Entering Grades: 9-12
exploring nature, climbing, hiking, and crafts. Splash into           Badge: Adventurer, Trail Adventure
some FUN with this special session!                                   Week Eight: August 8-11
Entering Grades: 4-5                                                  Cost: $195
Badge: Staying Fit
Week Three: July 6-9
                                                                      Sessions for Daisy Girl Scouts
Cost: $195                                                            There is fun for all at Camp Conshatawba! See Family and
                                                                      Troop Camp offerings on pages 24 and 25 for Daisies!
Junior Camper
Juniors will experience it all during this fun-filled camp session!   Sessions for Brownie Girl Scouts
Climbing, ziplining, crafting, and sleeping under the stars are all
on the adventure agenda! You’ll also explore the creek, improve       Starfish Slumber Party
your aim at the archery range, cool off in the pool, and choose       Splash into FUN in this Starfish Slumber Party! You and your
your own adventures.                                                  Brownie sisters will spend extra time at the swimming pool every
                                                                      day, go on creek walks, play water-themed games, and create
Entering Grades: 4-5                                                  your own water-inspired crafts. Plus, sample the rest of camp’s
Badge: Camper                                                         exciting activities, including exploring nature, hiking, and crafts,
Week Three: July 6-9                                                  and end each day with a slumber party!
Week Eight: August 8-11
                                                                      Entering Grades: 2-3
Cost: $195
                                                                      Badge: Making Friends
Archers Paradox                                                       Week Five: July 18-23
Take your archery skills to a new level in this session!              Cost: $385
Discover and create new target challenges, like balloon and
cloud archery, make your own mini bow, and explore the stories        Enchanted Forest
of mythological and fictional archery goddesses! As always,           Explore and enjoy the magic of Camp Conshatawba!
you will do all the other fun camp activities, too—hiking,            You and your Brownie friends will build fairy houses, create
climbing, ziplining, and more.                                        your own mythological tales, go on creek walks to look for
                                                                      bugs (and fairies!), and explore all that the Enchanted Forest
Entering Grades: 6-8                                                  of Camp Conshatawba has to offer. As always, you will
Badge: Archery                                                        participate in all the traditional camp fun—swimming,
Week Three: July 6-9                                                  arts and crafts, and adventuring!
Cost: $195
                                                                      Entering Grades: 2-3
                                                                      Badge: Making Games
                                                                      Week Seven: August 1-6
                                                                      Cost: $385

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Summer Splash!
                                                                            Splish and splash your way through Camp Conshatawba in
                                                                            this water-themed session! You will spend extra time at the
                                                                            swimming pool each day, go on creek walks, play water-themed
                                                                            games, and create your own water-inspired crafts. Plus, sample
                                                                            the rest of camp’s exciting activities, including exploring nature,
                                                                            climbing, hiking, and crafts. Splash into some FUN with this
                                                                            special session!

     Sessions for Junior Girl Scouts                                        Entering Grades: 4-5
                                                                            Badge: Staying Fit
     Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out                                                   Week Six: July 25-30
     Come to Camp Conshatawba to celebrate the longest day of               Cost: $385
     the year—Summer Solstice! You and your Junior friends will
     watch the sun set over camp, observe the night sky, practice           Sessions for Cadette Girl Scouts
     your outdoor cooking skills, and make solar crafts! You’ll get the
     chance to visit our challenge course, shoot arrows at the archery      Confident Cadettes
     range, and enjoy all of the other traditional camp activities. When    Embrace your courage and confidence in this fun-filled session!
     you get too hot in the sun, cool off at the swimming pool! This        You will participate in all the traditional camp activities, like
     session’s campers will sleep in our primitive camping unit in tents.   climbing, ziplining, practicing archery, throwing tomahawks, and
                                                                            creating an art project with your Cadette friends. Then, choose
     Entering Grades: 4-5                                                   your own adventures for a day with your cabinmates and unit!
     Badge: Space Science Investigator
     Week One: June 20-25                                                   Entering Grades: 6-8
     Cost: $385                                                             Badge: Trail Adventure
                                                                            Week One: June 20-25
     Junior Camper                                                          Cost: $385
     Juniors will experience it all during this fun-filled camp session!
     Climbing, ziplining, crafting, and sleeping under the stars are all    Ropes and Routes
     on the adventure agenda! You’ll also explore the creek, improve        Climb your way to the top during this adventure-filled
     your aim at the archery range, cool off in the pool, and choose        week! Spend time at the climbing tower every day and learn
     your own adventures.                                                   advanced climbing techniques, soar through the tree canopy
                                                                            zipline course, and create climbing-inspired crafts! You’ll
     Entering Grades: 4-5                                                   also sample all the other fun camp activities, like archery,
     Badge: Camper                                                          tomahawks, hiking, and swimming!
     Week One: June 20-25
     Cost: $385                                                             Entering Grades: 6-8
                                                                            Badge: Climbing Adventure
     Bookworms                                                              Week Two: June 27-July 2
     Adventure your way through camp with your favorite book in             Week Six: July 25-30
     hand! Juniors will experience all the traditional camp activities      Cost: $385
     as bookworms—reading at the pool, reading and writing poetry
     by the fire, creating a mythological story at the archery range,       Extreme Challenge
     and more! You’ll even get to make your own journal, ink, and           Work in teams to complete challenges and learn new outdoor
     feather pen!                                                           and teambuilding skills in this camper-inspired Extreme
                                                                            Challenge. You and your teammates will compete in a
     Entering Grades: 4-5
                                                                            Challenge Day—climbing to new heights, taking aim at archery,
     Badge: Scribe                                                          or completing survivalist scenarios, zipline challenges, and swim
     Week Two: June 27-July 2                                               competitions! This session is sure to put you and your skills to
     Week Seven: August 1-6                                                 the test—are you up for an Extreme Challenge? This session’s
     Cost: $385                                                             campers will sleep in our primitive camping unit in tents.

     Climb On                                                               Entering Grades: 6-8
     Climb to new heights in this adventure session while you visit the     Badge: Good Sportsmanship
     climbing tower every day. Learn how to slackline, try your hand at     Week Four: July 11-16
     knot tying, and make paracord crafts! You will also soar down the      Week Seven: August 1-6
     zipline canopy course, practice your archery skills, cool off in the   Cost: $385
     swimming pool, and enjoy all the other fun camp activities.
     Entering Grades: 4-5
     Badge: Climbing Adventure
     Week Four: July 11-16
     Week Five: July 18-23
     Cost: $385

14   Sign up early and save—10% through February 28 or 5% March 1–31.
Culinary Cadette
Calling all culinary Cadettes! It’s sure to
be a delicious week at camp at the first ever
Camp Conshatawba Chef’s Table. From appetizers
and sushi to delicious desserts, learn how to
prepare all types of food. Partake in a cooking
competition between you and your Cadette unit-
mates! When things get too hot in the kitchen,
cool off at the swimming pool or by creek walking
on your way to more camp adventure—climbing,
archery, and ziplining.
Entering Grades: 6-8
Badge: New Cuisines
                                                                   Sessions for Senior and
Week Four: July 11-16                                              Ambassador Girl Scouts
Cost: $415                                                         Girl Scout Classic
                                                                   Join your Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout sisters for
Moonlight Madness                                                  an unforgettable and classic week of camp! Try a bit of
Experience Camp Conshatawba by day and by night! Climb,            everything from climbing and archery to tomahawks and
zipline, swim, shoot archery, throw tomahawks, and craft           hiking. Then, choose your own adventures with your unit!
during the day. Stargaze, discover nocturnal animals, sleep        Whether it is your first time at camp or you’re a seasoned
under the stars, and adventure at night! You and your Cadette      camper, this session is designed to put your outdoor skills
friends will be the last ones awake at camp with a midnight        to test—and help you gain new ones!
bedtime and the last ones to rise with a sleep-in and late
breakfast each day as you explore the moonlit side of camp.        Entering Grades: 9-12
                                                                   Badge: Adventurer, Trail Adventure
Entering Grades: 6-8                                               Week Two: June 27-July 2
Badge: Night Owls                                                  Cost: $385
Week Five: July 18-23
Week Seven: August 1-6                                             Big Night Sky
Cost: $385                                                         Explore the dark skies during an Out of This World week at
                                                                   Camp Conshatawba! Learn astronomy basics, sleep under the
Hammock Hangout                                                    stars, create works of art inspired by space and constellations,
Hang out with your Cadette friends in this zen-inspired camp       and experience stargazing with telescopes! By day, we’ll focus
session! Practice variations of self-care, like hiking, reading,   on the fresh air and spend time hiking, practicing yoga, climbing,
healthy habits, and making facemasks for a camp spa day!           ziplining, and swimming the day away.
Hike through Camp Conshatawba to find the perfect hammock
hangout to read, sunbathe, enjoy nature, and even sleep under      Entering Grades: 9-12
the stars. Each camper will receive a hammock at check-in to       Badge: Sky, Space Science Master
use during camp and to take home at the end of the week!           Week Five: July 18-23
Of course, you’ll get to adventure your way through                Cost: $385
traditional camp activities, like climbing, swimming,
ziplining, and tomahawk throwing.                                  On Belay!
                                                                   Calling all thrill-seeking Seniors and Ambassadors!
Entering Grades: 6-8                                               Adventure your way through Camp Conshatawba in this
Badge: Trees                                                       high-adventure session. Visit the climbing tower every day
Week Six: July 25-30                                               to learn advanced climbing techniques, soar through the
Cost: $415 (includes the cost of a hammock)                        tree canopy zipline course, and create climbing-inspired
                                                                   crafts! You’ll also sample all the other fun camp activities,
                                                                   like archery, tomahawks, hiking, and swimming.
                                                                   Entering Grades: 9-12
                                                                   Badge: Climbing Adventure
                                                                   Week Seven: August 1-6
                                                                   Cost: $385

                                                                        “         Because of Girl Scout camp:
                                                                                  My girls made new friends and
                                                                                  got out of their comfort zone.

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                                                                        Travel Sessions
       Camp Hawthorne Ridge                                             Adventure Squad:
        is gorge-ous and full of                                        Camp Set Sail
                                                                        Smooth sailing ahead! Anchor up for five days filled with
                 Girl Scout fun.                                        maritime adventure and nautical activities with the Flagship
                                                                        Niagara League at the Erie Maritime Museum. You’ll sail, tie knots,
                                                                        and learn about weather, the history of sailing, and different
     Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT 1)                                    vessels—a true sea woman in the making! Each evening, you’ll
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.                           return to camp for more fun. From games to campfires, your
                                                                        evenings will be the perfect end to your days at sea! Sailing is
                                                                        taught off-site. Transportation will be provided. This session will
     Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT 2)                                    have a late check out at 7 p.m. on Friday.
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.
                                                                        Entering Grades: 6-12
     Me & My Girl Scout—Camp Sampler                                    Badge: Eco Trekker, Eco Explorer, Eco Advocate
     (Rustic Cabin)                                                     Week One: June 20-25
     See Family Camp page 25 for details.                               Cost: $425

                                                                        Water Slides & Theme Park Rides—New York!
     Me & My Girl Scout—Presque Isle Party                              Start off your thrilling camp adventure with a beach day at
     (Rustic Cabin)                                                     Presque Isle. Then, we’ll take off to New York’s premier theme
     See Family Camp page 25 for details.                               park destination—Six Flags Darien Lake! A splash-tastic day at
                                                                        Waldameer’s Water World rounds out the thrills. You’ll fit in the
     Camp Hawthorne Ridge Troop Camp                                    traditional camp favorites too—archery, crafts, and campfires!
     See Troop Camp page 24 for details.                                Entering Grades: 6-12
                                                                        Badge: STEM career exploration badges
                                                                        Week 2: June 27-July 2
                                                                        Cost: $460
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Sail Away                                                                  Presque Isle Party
Don’t be a dinghy! Hang with the cool catamarans and learn                 Grab a buddy and your
to sail this summer! Learn your port from starboard and get                swimsuit for a week
some sailing safety skills before you sail away on Edinboro Lake.          of aquatic adventures!
Spend some time hanging on the beach with your first mates                 Slip ‘n’ slide around camp
after you’ve got the basics down. There’s plenty of fun to be had          with water-themed games
back at camp—archery, swimming, crafting, and even sleeping                and activities before taking
under the stars. After this session, you’ll be ready for your own          the canoes out for a spin on
captain’s hat—working towards your U.S. Sailing Small Boat                 the lagoons at Presque Isle
Sailor Certification!                                                      State Park. On your second visit to the Great Lake, you’ll get to
                                                                           bike the trails and geocache the peninsula. There will even be
Entering Grades: 6-12
                                                                           time to visit the lighthouse and nature center! No Presque Isle
Badge: Archery, Paddling, Ultimate Recreation Challenge
                                                                           party would be complete without some beach time! There will
Week Four: July 11-16
                                                                           be plenty of archery, crafts, and campfires back at camp!
Cost: $410
                                                                           Entering Grades: 9-12
Cavernous Adventures                                                       Badge: Paddling, Ultimate Recreation Challenge
Begin your adventure at Camp Hawthorne Ridge with camp                     Week Seven: August 1-6
favorites, like a hike in the gorge, archery, and crafts. The              Cost: $410
adventure continues when you hit the road to visit America’s
most colorful caverns—Ohio Caverns. Then you’ll mosey on down              Mini Camp Sessions
to Louisville, Kentucky for an ultimate underground zipline tour           Try new outdoor adventures in these 4-day, 3-night mini sessions!
at Mega Cavern, the world’s only fully underground zipline tour,
and get an introduction to caving tours at Mammoth National                Daisy & Brownie Days (Day Camp Only)
Park. This courageous caving will also include some overnight              Join your fellow Daisies and Brownies as you explore Camp
off-camp adventures along the route. Wrap up this adventurous              Hawthorne Ridge. This brand-new day camp has you taking many
road trip back at Camp Hawthorne Ridge with a pool party to                adventures, including hiking the gorge, swimming, and games at
celebrate caving in! Must be at least 10 years of age. Chest or            the low ropes course. Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time
hip measurement must not exceed 42 inches; if you are larger,              hiking, singing, and crafting your way through camp. Girl Scouts will
you cannot physically pass through the crawlspaces. Lace-up                learn foundational camping skills, make new friends, and discover
hiking boots that cover the ankle are required. Boots must have            all the great things about summer camp! This camp is not an
aggressive tread.                                                          overnight camp. Drop-off will be from 8-9 a.m. each morning.
                                                                           Pick-up will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. each evening.
Entering Grades: 6-8
Badge: Climbing Adventure                                                  Entering Grades: K-2
Week Five: July 26-31                                                      Badge: Daisy Trail Adventure, Brownie Trail Adventure
Cost: $495                                                                 Week Three: July 6-9
                                                                           Week Eight: August 8-11
Summer Bucket List                                                         Cost: $180
Are you ready for the most memorable summer ever? Do you
have a list of must-dos before school starts? Dive into a packed           My Bestie and Me
week of Camp Hawthorne Ridge’s musts for a summer bucket                   This all-ages camp session is designed for sisters, cousins, or
list. Don’t forget to bring your own ideas to make this the most           friends to come together at camp! Experience all that Camp
unforgettable summer ever!                                                 Conshatawba has to offer—traditions, adventures, crafts, and
• Visit a water/amusement park.    •   Visit a favorite ice cream stand.   camp activities, like archery, games, hiking, and being a sister
                                                                           to every Girl Scout. Besties will share a living space for the week
• Go swimming.                     •   Go mini-golfing.
                                                                           (accommodations can be made for up to four besties together)
• Have an outside movie night.     •   Stay up late and sleep in.          and will participate in most activities together.
• Sleep under the stars.           •   Have an ultimate water fight.
                                                                           Entering Grades: 2-12
• Go to the beach.                 •   Bike around a state park.           Badge: Camper Badges
Entering Grades: 4-5                                                       Week Three: July 6-9
Badge: Outdoor Explorer                                                    Cost: $195
Week Six: July 25-30
Cost: $450                                                                 Night Owls
                                                                           When the sun goes down, the Brownie night owl campers come
                                                                           out. Come experience camp under the stars! We will take a twilight
                                                                           hike, play night games, and catch fireflies. If we’re lucky, we will
                                                                           even see an owl! Don’t worry though—even Brownie night owls get
                                                                           to swim, hike, craft, and shoot archery during the day.
                                                                           Entering Grades: 2-3
                                                                           Badge: Space Science Adventure

                 All girls                                                 Week Three: July 6-9
                                                                           Cost: $195
              receive a badge at
           resident camp this year.
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The Perfect Shot                                                        Sessions for Daisy Girl Scouts
     This week is on target to be the best week of the summer!               There is fun for all at Camp Hawthorne Ridge! See Family
     Learn all the essential archery skills of your heroes and               and Troop Camp offerings on pages 24 and 25 for Daisies!
     heroines—whether it’s Katniss, Hawkeye, Princess Merida, or
     Robin Hood. Get plenty of practice at the archery range and             Sessions for Brownie Girl Scouts
     slingshots. Every good heroine needs to know how to survive in
     any situation, so you’ll learn the fine art of outdoor cooking, knife   Brownie Adventure
     skills, plant identification, and navigation. Once you’re confident     It’s the Brownie Adventure of the summer! Enjoy the great
     in your skills, put them to the test in an ultimate scavenger hunt.     outdoors and spend time climbing, hiking, singing, and crafting
                                                                             your way through camp. Explore Camp Hawthorne Ridge and all
     Entering Grades: 4-5                                                    the fun and friendship it holds with fellow Brownies. Girl Scouts
     Badge: Practice with a Purpose                                          will learn foundational camping skills, make new friends, and
     Week Three: July 6-9                                                    discover all the great things about summer camp. Explore the
     Cost: $195                                                              low ropes course, archery, and swimming at the gorge!

     Champions Week: Brownies/Junior                                         Entering Grades: 2-3
     Calling all Brownies and Juniors! Get ready for some fun                Badge: Hiker
     competition. Join your fellow Girl Scout sisters for competitions       Week One: June 20-25
     in shelter building, swimming, gaga ball, and games at the              Cost: $385
     low ropes course. Geocaching and nature identification will
     give you the edge you need to advance. Of course, you’ll also           S’more Fun
     get to swim, craft, hike, and play camp games! The winner(s)            Join the fun of everything Camp Hawthorne Ridge has to offer!
     of the week will go home with a camp T-shirt as their trophy.           We will swim, shoot archery, cook over a campfire, and test our
     Entering Grades: 2-5                                                    survival skills. You’ll explore camp in a fun and exciting way using
     Badge: Fair Play, Practice with a Purpose                               a GPS and participate in letterboxing. We will make crafts, hike to
     Week Eight: August 8-11                                                 the gorge, play night games, and of course—enjoy lots of s’mores!
                                                                             Having fun at camp is what this week is all about!
     Cost: $195
                                                                             Entering Grades: 2-3
     Collegiate Pride Week                                                   Badge: Making Friends
     Calling all Cadettes! We’ve got spirit, how about you?! Come to         Week Two: June 27-July 2
     camp with your favorite team colors as you immerse yourself in          Week Five: July 18-23
     games. Cadettes will participate in a fun-filled week of college-       Cost: $385
     themed crafts, a quiz bowl competition, and teambuilding
     exercises and will participate in a flag football game!                 Rockhounds
     Entering Grades: 6-8                                                    Embrace your love of geology through exploration of Camp
     Badge: Good Sportsmanship                                               Hawthorne Ridge! We will learn about navigation while using
     Week Eight: August 8-11                                                 a GPS device and explore the creek bed to discover fossils
     Cost: $195                                                              and other artifacts. We will find or create our very own geodes,
                                                                             craft jewelry, and other nature-inspired art! Of course—you’ll
     Whirlwind Trip: Sports and Leisure                                      sample all the fun activities camp has to offer—swimming,
     Go team! Join your Girl Scout sisters in this whirlwind trip—           hiking, and games.
     sports style! We will visit local universities, like Cleveland State    Entering Grades: 2-3
     University, attend Lake Erie SeaWolves and Cleveland Indians            Badge: Eco Friend
     baseball games, and visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. To end          Week Four: July 11-16
     this week on a grand slam, we will have a beach party at                Week Seven: August 1-6
     Presque Isle, complete with bike riding and kayaking!
                                                                             Cost: $385
     Entering Grades: 4-8
     Badge: Practice with a Purpose, Good Sportsmanship                      Once Upon a Trail
     Week Eight: August 8-11                                                 Venture through the trails
     Cost: $275                                                              at Camp Hawthorne Ridge
                                                                             and work as a team to solve
     Midnight Madness                                                        mystifying riddles. As we
     Glow for it! Stay up late and shine a light on new aspects of           adventure through camp, we
     Camp Hawthorne Ridge at night. Soak up the stars through                will also be looking for fairies
     telescopes, peer into the weird quirks of nocturnal nature, and         and observing fireflies under
     plan your own after-dark glow party extravaganza. You’ll even           the stars. We will spend our nights reading folklore
     learn the stealthy art of camp-friendly pranks!                         tales by the campfire. Of course, you’ll try all the other
                                                                             fun camp has to offer—archery, hiking, and crafting!
     Entering Grades: 9-12
     Badge: Space Science Expert, Science Master                             Entering Grades: 2-3
     Week Eight: August 8-11                                                 Badge: Making Games
     Cost: $195                                                              Week Six: July 25-30
                                                                             Cost: $385

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Sessions for Junior Girl Scouts                                         Tranquil Trails
                                                                        Hangout with your Cadette friends in this zen-inspired camp
Junior Camper
                                                                        session! Practice variations of self-care, like hiking, reading, yoga
Juniors will experience it all during this fun-filled camp session!
                                                                        and healthy habits. There will be a camp spa day where you
Orienteering, crafting, sleeping under the stars, teambuilding, and
                                                                        will make facemasks, sunbathe, and enjoy nature! Come learn
games at the low ropes course are all on the adventure agenda!
                                                                        new techniques to find tranquility while you hike through Camp
You’ll also explore the creek, improve your aim at the archery
                                                                        Hawthorne Ridge to find the perfect hammock hangout. Each
range, cool off in the pool, and choose your own adventures.
                                                                        camper will receive a hammock at check-in to use during camp
Entering Grades: 4-5                                                    and take home! Of course, you will adventure your way through
Badge: Camper                                                           traditional camp activities, like swimming and tomahawk throwing.
Week One: June 20-25                                                    Entering Grades: 6-8
Cost: $385                                                              Badge: Eco Trekker
                                                                        Week Two: June 27-July 2
Explorer Mountain Biking
                                                                        Week Five: July 18-23
Learn all about mountain biking in this spoke-tacularly fun
session! We will learn the basics about bikes, the maintenance          Cost: $415 (includes the cost of a hammock)
needed, and equipment used, and go on our very own mountain
bike ride! Of course, you will adventure your way through camp
                                                                        Crafty Creations
                                                                        If creative creations are your jam, this is the session for you!
by swimming, hiking, crafting, and shooting archery!
                                                                        Explore your artistic side through a variety of art mediums—
Entering Grades: 4-5                                                    in and out of doors. From drawing and sculpting
Badge: Staying Fit                                                      to jewelry and mosaics, you’ll try your hand
Week Two: June 27-July 2                                                at so many things! Continue the fun
Week Five: July 18-23                                                   with more adventures, like swimming,
Cost: $385                                                              archery, slingshots, and hiking.
                                                                        Entering Grades: 6-8
Apocalypse Avengers                                                     Badge: Outdoor Art Apprentice
Zombies, meteors, and plagues—oh my! From the natural to the
                                                                        Week Four: July 11-16
supernatural, get prepared for whatever apocalypse might come
                                                                        Week Seven: August 1-6
our way. Learn emergency preparation and survival skills through
fun apocalyptic challenges and games. Archery, geocaching, and          Cost: $385
nature identification will give you the edge you need to survive!
You’ll also get to swim and play camp games before the world
                                                                        Chefs Table
                                                                        Calling all aspiring Cadette chefs! Bring ye appetite
comes crashing down!
                                                                        this week as you prepare and learn how to cook as thou
Entering Grades: 4-5                                                    did during the Medieval times. From exquisite dinners and
Badge: Geocacher                                                        pies to delicious pastas, learn how to prepare all types of
Week Four: July 11-16                                                   food. Partake in a cooking competition between you and
Week Seven: August 1-6                                                  your Cadette neighbors! When things get too hot in the kitchen,
Cost: $385                                                              cool off at the swimming pool and partake in a pool noodle
                                                                        jousting competition or show off your archery skills.
Junior Jubilee                                                          Entering Grades: 6-8
Hear ye, hear ye, come join us for a grand jubilee! It’s sure to be a
                                                                        Badge: New Cuisines
festive week as we learn all about theatre, including acting basics
                                                                        Week Four: July 25-30
and costume design. Have a pool noodle jousting competition at
                                                                        Cost: $385
the swimming pool, learn about archery in medieval times, enjoy a
banquet feast, and more! Then, put on a show as you perform your
                                                                        Sessions for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts
new skills in front of your Girl Scout sisters!
                                                                        Sole Sisters
Entering Grades: 4-5
                                                                        Strap on your boots and join us as we prepare for a backpacking
Badge: Playing the Past
                                                                        adventure. During this session, you will be introduced to
Week Six: July 25-30
                                                                        backpacking by learning new skills, like meal planning and packing
Cost: $385                                                              for a trip. Take your skills to the next level and backpack to the
                                                                        gorge at Hawthorne Ridge and sleep under the stars. This session
Sessions for Cadette Girl Scouts                                        will test your endurance and appreciation for the outdoors, while
Confident Cadettes                                                      creating long-lasting friendships. Join us on this wild adventure!
Embrace your courage and confidence in this fun-filled session!         You’ll get the gear and knowledge you need to be a confident
You will participate in all the traditional camp activities, like       backcountry hiker. Prerequisite: Campers must be able to hike
hiking at the gorge, practicing archery, throwing tomahawks, and        three miles while wearing a backpack weighing at least 20 pounds.
creating an art project with your Cadette friends. Then, choose         Entering Grades: 6-8
your own adventures for a day with your cabinmates and unit!
                                                                        Badge: Trail Adventure
Entering Grades: 6-8                                                    Week Two: July 11-16
Badge: Trailblazing                                                     Week Seven: August 1-6
Week One: June 20-25                                                    Cost: $385
Cost: $385
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                                                                         Colorful Creations (Mini-Camp)
                                                                         Hey, Brownies! Do you love the outdoors and arts and crafts? This is
         Camp Skymeadow is a
                                                                         the camp session for you! Make outdoor-related crafts while doing all
      great, neigh, an AWESOME                                           your other camp favorites, like horseback riding and swimming.
                camp adventure.                                          Entering Grades: 2-3
                                                                         Badge: Outdoor Art Explorer
                                                                         Week Eight: August 8-11
     Wrangler-in-Training 1 (WIT 1)                                      Cost: $195
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.
                                                                         Flower Power (Mini-Camp)
                                                                         Looking to see if camp is for you? Join your Girl Scout sisters for
     Wrangler-in-Training 2 (WIT 2)                                      this session where you’ll try out everything Camp Skymeadow
     See Leadership Camp page 11 for details.                            has to offer while learning about the science and meaning of
                                                                         beautiful blooms. Take one horseback riding lesson, make arts
     Family Camp—Horse Camp Sampler                                      and crafts, and dissect a flower!
     See Family Camp page 25 for details.
                                                                         Entering Grades: 4-5
                                                                         Badge: Flowers
     Me & My Girl Scout—Camp Sampler                                     Week Three: July 7-9
     See Family Camp page 25 for details.
                                                                         Cost: $195

     Camp Skymeadow Troop Camp                                           Artistic Adventures (Mini-Camp)
     See Troop Camp page 24 for details.                                 Looking to explore while you create your next great work? Join
                                                                         us for this outdoor art adventure that perfectly mixes traditional
     Mini Camp Sessions                                                  camp activities with studio time, including extended arts and
     Try new outdoor adventures in these                                 crafts, time at the pool, and horseback riding.
     4-day, 3-night mini sessions!                                       Entering Grades: 4-5
                                                                         Badge: Outdoor Art Explorer
     Bug Bash (Mini-Camp)                                                Week Eight: August 8-11
     Discover what camp is all about while exploring the world of        Cost: $195
     bugs! Brownie campers will build a model home for crawling
     creatures while participating in classic camp activities, like      Tree Traversal (Mini-Camp)
     making crafts, swimming, and one horseback riding lesson.           Reach new heights with this tree climbing
     This session is perfect for the Brownie Girl Scout looking          program! Learn all about trees, as well as
     for a taste of adventure!                                           how to scale Camp Skymeadow’s largest
                                                                         oaks. Of course, you’ll also have time for
     Entering Grades: 2-3
                                                                         all your other camp favorites, like archery,
     Badge: Bugs
                                                                         canoeing, and crafts.
     Week Three: July 7-9
     Cost: $195                                                          Entering Grades: 6-8
                                                                         Badge: Trees
                                                                         Week Three: July 7-9
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                                                                         Cost: $195
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