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Light Your Way
to Camp
GSCWM Camp Guide 2023
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Dear Girl Scout Families,
We are excitedly anticipating this summer to welcome you and your Girl Scout to Camp
Bonnie Brae, Camp Green Eyrie, Camp Laurel Wood, and Camp Lewis Perkins! At
GSCWM, summer brings happy memories of dips in Bare Hill Pond, a bullseye on the
archery range, wish boat building, and, of course, singing around a campfire together.
As we continue to navigate a world with Covid, we look forward to summer 2023 filled
with the magic, tradition, friendship, and fun that girls and their families have come to
expect at Girl Scout camp.
Summer camp is an opportunity to unplug, find refuge in nature, and exercise
independence in a safe, girl-led environment. Attending camp is consistently cited as
girls’ favorite memories of their Girl Scout years and is something I look forward to every
year! By sending your girl to camp, she will develop leadership and outdoor skills as well
as a deep appreciation for our natural world. Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity
to grow, explore, and find themselves under the guidance of caring, trained adults.
When your camper attends one of our camps, she joins a 111 year legacy of sisterhood
and tens of thousands of Girl Scouts. This includes many of our summer camp staff, who
have found lifelong friendships, discovered their strengths, made lasting memories, and
returned home with an all-new love for the world around us. So, give your girl the gift of
camp—you’ll be amazed at what a little time outdoors does to develop her courage and
confidence, from the classroom to the laboratory, to the boardroom, and beyond.
I can’t wait to see you this summer and explore the world of camp together!
Happy Camping,
Jessica Gonzalez
Program Manager
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 2
ACA ACCREDITATION AND SAFETY/
HEALTH REGULATIONS
The American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation
standards require that camp facilities undergo a thorough
review process by outside camping professionals every five
years. For our ACA accredited camps, these reviews last
occurred in 2017 (Camp Bonnie Brae) and 2018 (Camp Green
Eyrie and Camp Lewis Perkins).
The American Camp Association is the world’s premier
organization dedicated to promoting the safety and quality
of camp programs. Camp Bonnie Brae, Camp Green Eyrie, and Camp Lewis Perkins are proud
to be accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and meet its high standards for
program design and activities, site and food service, transportation, health and wellness,
operation management, and human resources. Regardless of accreditation status, all GSCWM
camps maintain the same high levels of safety and high-quality camp programming that the
ACA requires. In addition to the safety guidelines outlined by the American Camping Association
and Girl Scouts of the USA, all GSCWM camps comply with regulations of the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health and are licensed by local boards of health. For more information
about these state regulations, call 617-624-5757.
GIRLS WITH ACCOMMODATIONS: GSCWM wants all girls to have the opportunity
for a great camp experience and we will do our best to accommodate all Girl Scout campers. Campers
with individual accommodations can have a positive camp experience when these needs are disclosed
to the camp administrator and their staff prior to camp. If your camper has medical, physical,
emotional, developmental, social needs or other circumstances, please contact the GSCWM Program
Manager, Jessica Gonzalez, at jgonzalez@gscwm.org or by phone at 413-584-2602 ext: 7124 to discuss
any concerns or specific accommodations before registering for camp.
OPEN HOUSES: We believe that camp has positive impacts on our girls and we also believe
that there is something special about being in the outdoors where you make new friends, try new
things, and create lifelong memories that speaks to the power of camp. Come explore camp with
your family during our open house sessions, join us for a guided tour, complete a camp craft, and
enjoy a tasty s’more. Members of our camp team will be available to answer any questions. This
is a great way to see what camp looks like before the summer begins! Open houses and Meet the
Staff days will take place rain or shine. While registration is not required to attend, it does allow
us to be prepared. RSVP to camp@gscwm.org.
Camp Bonnie Brae Open House: April 15, 2023 1-3 PM | Meet the Staff: June 29, 2023 4-6 PM
Camp Green Eyrie Open House: April 22, 2023 1-3 PM | Meet the Staff: June 29, 2023 4-6 PM
Camp Laurel Wood Open House: April 29, 2023 1-3 PM | Meet the Staff: June 29, 2023 4-6 PM
Camp Lewis Perkins Open House: May 13, 2023 1-3 PM | Meet the Staff: June 29, 2023 4-6 PM
VIRTUAL CAMP OPEN HOUSE: Come explore each of our four summer camps from
the comfort of your home! Join us as we do virtual walk-throughs of our camps, learn about all
the fun things you can do at each camp, and ask our camp team your questions!
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6-7 PM | Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6-7 PM
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 3
FIVE GREAT REASONS For GIRLS, by GIRLS:
TO SEND YOUR GIRLS TO CAMP While Girl Scout Camp is a key component of the
Girl Scouting experience, no Girl Scout experience
1. She’ll develop confidence. You’re is required to attend our summer camps. In
giving her the opportunity a girl-led, girl-friendly environment, all girls
to be self-reliant; growth in will be able to challenge themselves and take
confidence and independence healthy risks while surrounded by supportive
happens at camp. friends and camp staff. When girls spend quality
time outdoors and increase their exposure to
2. She’ll experience outdoor
nature, they thrive physically, emotionally, and
childhood fun and adventure.
intellectually. When Girl Scouts get outside, they:
You’re giving her the gift of
magical childhood memories— • Discover that they can better solve problems
dirt, adventures, stories, and and overcome challenges.
joke-filled days and nights spent • Develop leadership skills, build social bonds,
with friends outdoors, under the and are happier overall.
stars, and around the campfire.
• Become team players and care more about
3. She’ll relax. You’re giving her a protecting our environment.
break from the pressures and
stress of competitive sports and Our summer camps allow girls to unplug from
school.
their smartphones, laptops, TVs, and tablets, and
4. She’ll get unplugged. You’re get outside to enjoy nature.
giving her the chance to unplug
and connect face-to-face with STAFFING:
other girls and positive adult
Camp Staff are enthusiastic, talented, and
role models.
caring individuals who, for most positions, are
5. She’ll become better at making 18 years of age or older. GSCWM recruits both
and keeping friends. You’re regionally and internationally, and we carefully
giving her the opportunity select staff based on maturity, program skills,
to build friendships that are experience, and their ability to serve as role
different from those that occur models. Additionally, all of our camps have
at school and on sports teams. a Health Care Specialist on site each day. All
The intensity of living together GSCWM camp staff must attend an intensive
and experiencing life together, pre-camp training session to bond as a team and
without distractions, creates the gain skills in camping, including safety, activity
ideal setting to form life-long
planning, camper care, teambuilding, and much
friendships.
more. Staff members who supervise activities
such as the pool, water sports, challenge course,
Questions about specific camp
archery, and other specific program areas receive
programs email camp@gscwm.org
additional training and certifications. Many staff
Questions about registering or members return each year and travel from all
processing payments email around the world to ensure that our campers
info@gscwm.org have an amazing camp experience. Safety is our
priority, so we conduct thorough staff criminal
background (CORI) and sexual offender (SORI)
All campers receive a GSCWM checks. In accordance with the Massachusetts
Summer Camp t-shirt with camp Department of Public Health and licensing by
registration. Sizes can be requested the local board of health, you have the right
at registration but are unable to be to request proof of background checks, camp
guaranteed. healthcare policies, discipline policies as well as
policies for filing grievances.
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REFUND OR TRANSFER WAITLIST:
WEEK POLICY: Many of our programs fill up fast. As our
To reschedule or cancel your summer camp camp programs fill, we will accept a small
registration, please contact the Information number of members to be placed onto our
& Referral department by emailing waitlist. We are unable to tell you ahead of
info@gscwm.org, or submit a request inside time when/if your camper will be moved
your CampDocs account. Include your Girl off the waitlist. While some campers may
Scout’s name and program, and we will do be registered in one program and waitlisted
our best to help you reschedule. It is best to in another, girls who do not have other
make changes to your camp registration as registrations are encouraged to register for
far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, an open program to guarantee that they will
we may not be able to accommodate changes be able to attend camp.
that occur within two weeks of your camp
session, or if a program is full. If you would like to register for a program
with a waitlist, select it in your CampDoc
Camp requires a lot of planning and profile. A deposit or program fee is not
preparation on the part of our council and required until your camper is removed from
seasonal staff. Therefore, participants who the waitlist. You will receive an email from
request a refund in writing four weeks or CampDoc informing you if you have been
more before the start of a camp session will removed from the waitlist. The cost of the
receive a refund minus the deposit. Deposits camp program will be added to your account
made on resident or day camp sessions are and be due at that time.
non-refundable. Unfortunately, refunds are
not given within four weeks of a program,
or if a member doesn’t attend the camp
session. Prorated refunds are not given if a
member doesn’t attend the full program.
In some cases, a partial or full refund may
be granted for medical emergencies. In
this case, notification of absence must be
given before the event and accompanied by
a written request for a refund within two
weeks of the program. A physician’s note is
also required.
Occasionally, GSCWM must change or cancel
a program. If this happens, we will notify
you as soon as possible and provide either
a full refund of the camp reservation fee or
placement into an alternate session.
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DAY CAMP
Typical Day:
While we like to say that there’s no such thing as a “typical” day of camp, girls work together
with their counselors to take charge of their camp experience. A daily schedule might look
something like this:
9:00 AM Welcome to Camp - Campers Arrive
9:15 AM Opening Camp Flag
9:30 AM Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Art Projects
10:15 AM Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Outdoor Skills: Knife Safety
11:00 AM Theme Programming with Unit- Example: Team Building Games
11:45 PM Theme Programming with Unit- Example: GAGA Game
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Theme Programing with Unit- Messy Science Fun
1:45 PM Swim Time
2:15 PM Theme Programing with Unit- Example- Outdoor Skills: Fire building
3:00 PM Theme Programing with Unit- Example- Catapult Building and
Target Practice
3:45 PM Unit and All Camp Kapers
4:00 PM Closing All Camp Game, Closing Flag and announcements for next day
4:30 PM Board bus to head home or parent pick up
Camp Pricing:
Early Rate until April 1: $380
Regular Rate April 2 – Aug 15: $400
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Extended Care Hours Camp Fireflies at Camp Lewis
(Camp Green Eyrie Only): Perkins and Camp Laurel Wood
only - all ages cost $25
Need to arrive at camp a little early or pick
up your camper a little later? No problem! Love camp, but love your own bed more?
Sign up for Before Care and/or After Care, Spend extra time at camp on Thursday doing
where girls will enjoy extended camp fun. all the things you love like archery, games, and
No bussing is available with Extended Care crafts. Spend more time with your friends at
Hours. the camp-wide pizza party for dinner. End the
Before Care: Arrive any time between 7:30am evening singing songs around the campfire.
and 8:15am. Cost is $50 per week. Campers should be picked up from camp at
After Care: Pick-up any time before 6:00pm. 8pm.
Cost is $50 per week.
*No refund or discount for single days or late/early Camp Out at Camp Bonnie Brae
drop of on single days. and Camp Green Eyrie only -
girls entering grades 2 & up - $75
Bus Stops for Day Camp Can’t get enough camp? Get even more fun at
Busing is available for $100 a week to and from the optional Thursday overnight. Enjoy more
day camp from many surrounding towns for time doing all your favorite camp activities,
CGE and CLW. Continuing again this year, we like archery, boating, swimming, crafts, and
are offering a one-way only option either to games. End the evening with a campfire
or from camp for $50 a week. Our bus stops snack before falling asleep in the tent. Dinner
change both weekly and from camp to camp, and a snack are provided for Thursday night
so it is important to review the Bus Schedule and breakfast and a bag lunch are provided
online for the full availability list. At this time, for Friday.
we are unable to add any additional bus stop
locations.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 7
OUR DAY CAMPS
EACH OF OUR CAMPS IS SPECIAL AND UNIQUE
WITH A VARIETY OF PROGRAM OPTIONS.
Camp Laurel Wood
Come be a part of day camp at Camp Laurel Wood, located in Spencer. Enjoy swimming
and boating on Stiles Reservoir, archery and games on the A-Field, and hiking to the
Wesley Center. Be sure to check out our Gaga Pit and learn new games. Through girl-
led programming, girls will get a chance to experience everything camp has to offer and
enjoy activities relating to each theme week. Make new friends, learn new skills, and be
one with nature at camp. Camp Laurel Wood is also home to GSCWM’s History Museum.
Camp Lewis Perkins
Join us at Camp Lewis Perkins, located near downtown South Hadley. At camp, girls
will have the chance to explore all that the fields, woodlands and trails have to offer. Play
teambuilding games in the field, create nature art under the trees, enjoy the Gaga Pit, or
learn to shoot a bow and arrow at the archery range. Take a dip in the in-ground pool,
build your own campfire, and spend an evening under the stars. Girls will challenge
themselves to take risks, try new things, learn songs, and explore the traditions of camp
in our fun-filled camp sessions.
Camp Green Eyrie
Girls have been swimming, boating, roasting marshmallows, and making new friends at
Camp Green Eyrie, located in Harvard, since 1925. Challenge yourself and your team on
the ropes course, have fun in the Gaga Pit, or take a shot at the archery range. Launch
your kayak on Bare Hill Pond and learn about the mysteries of nature in the Sara Hardy
Science Center at Chenowith. Sing traditional camp songs around the fire, voyage into
the forests and fields, and play old and new games. Girls will forge new friendships, enjoy
new adventures and have an unforgettable summer at Camp Green Eyrie.
Camp Bonnie Brae
Join us at the nation’s longest continuously operating Girl Scout Camp, located in East
Otis. After arriving at camp for one of our day camp sessions, girls will individually
choose activities from spending the entire afternoon at the waterfront, to exploring their
creative side in arts & crafts, to mixing it up with a trip to the archery range and badge
work. Explore the traditions of friendship, girl-led programming, island swims, gaga
games, and so much more. Girls who attend Camp Bonnie Brae will get a chance to join a
century of tradition, girl power, and camp magic.
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DAY CAMP SCHEDULE 2023
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7
7/3-7/7 7/10-7/14 7/17-7/21 7/24-7/28 7/31-8/4 8/7-8/11 8/14-8/18
Camp 1-3: Hero
Academy
Bonnie
4-5: Superhero
Brae Survival
1-3: Day Camp 1-3: Hero
Detectives Academy
1-3: Wizarding
World 4-5: Operation 4-5: Superhero
Camp
Investigation Survival
4-5: Tri-Wizard
Green
Tournament 6-8: Program 6-8: Program
Eyrie Aide Aide
6-8: Program
Aide 7-8: CA 1 7-8: CA 1
9-12: CA 2 9-12: CA 2
1-3: 1-3: Wizarding 1-3: Buggin’
1-3: Hero 1-3: Day Camp 1-3: Creative Out
Observation World
Academy Detectives Campers
Camp Station 4-5: A Bug’s
4-5: Artist 4-5: Tri-
4-5: Superhero 4-5: Operation 4-5: Make It Life
Laurel Adventure Wizard
Survival Investigation Work!
Wood Tournament 7-8: CA 1
6-8: Program 6-8: Program 7-8: CA 1
7-8: CA 1 6-8: Program 9-12: CA 2
Aide Aide 9-12: CA 2
9-12: CA 2 Aide
1-3: Hero 1-3: Creative 1-3: Day Camp
1-3: Academy Campers Detectives
Camp 1-3: Buggin’ 1-3: Wizarding
Observation
4-5: Superhero 4-5: Artist 4-5: Operation Out World
Lewis Station
Survival Adventure Investigation 4-5: A Bug’s 4-5: Tri-Wizard
Perkins 4-5: Make It
6-8: Program 6-8: Program 6-8: Program Life Tournament
Work!
Aide Aide Aide
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 9DAY CAMP PROGRAMS BUGGIN’ OUT
Open to Grades: 1-3
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 5: 7/31/2023-8/4/2023
WIZARDING WORLD Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
Open to grades 1-3 Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023 April 2- Aug 14: $400
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 5: 7/31/2023-8/4/2023 Ever wanted to see the world from a different perspective?
This week at camp, you will explore the natural world of
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
camp through the eyes of its creatures. You will collect data
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate about animal habitats, plot and plant your own garden,
April 2- Aug 14: $400 explore what animals eat by making your own birdfeeder,
and more!
Discover the magical world of camp and the wonders of
teamwork! You will have the chance to make your own
magic wand and other magical creations in arts & crafts,
brew up magical concoctions, and play enchanted games HERO ACADEMY
like giant chess. Once you’ve learned the ways of the Open to Grades: 1-3
wizarding world, you will work together to create your very
Bonnie Brae Day Camp Session 1: 7/3/2023-7/7/2023
own magical games!
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 1:7/3/2023-7/7/2023
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023
DAY CAMP DETECTIVES Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 7: 8/14/2023-8/18/2023
Open to Grades: 1-3 Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023
Looking for adventure? At camp this week, you have come
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023 to the right place! Transform into a superhero through a
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023 series of adventuring activities like hiking and climbing,
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate and learn to save others with your amazing first aid skills!
April 2- Aug 14: $400
Have you ever wanted to solve a mystery? You will have
your chance during this puzzling week at camp! Explore
OBSERVATION STATION
camp through letterboxing, wind your way through mazes, Open to Grades: 1-3
and complete more challenges to uncover a week-long Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 1: 7/3/2023-7/7/2023
mystery designed just for you!
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400
CREATIVE CAMPERS This week, camp will become your very own observation
Open to grades 1-3 station as you explore all five of your senses. Go on a camp-
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023 wide scavenger hunt, make your own sound box, conduct
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023 your own taste test, and make your own “feel-wheel”!
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400 TRI-WIZARD TOURNAMENT
Try your hand at some new forms of art this week at camp.
Ever wanted to try dancing, painting, or pottery? Now is
Open to Grades: 4-5
the time to show us your artistic vision! We will work with Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023
a new art form every day during this art-themed camp Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 5: 7/31/2023-8/4/2023
week. Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400
Are you ready for some high-stakes competition? Your
camp unit will become a cohesive team as you train
for this week’s Triwizard Tournament competition.
Work throughout the week to increase your endurance,
strength and skills at magical activities and wizard games
to complete the ultimate goal of winning your camp’s
Triwizard Tournament!
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 10OPERATION INVESTIGATION SUPERHERO SURVIVAL
Open to Grades: 4-5 Open to Grades: 4-5
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023 Bonnie Brae Day Camp Session 1: 7/3/2023-7/7/2023
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023 Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 1: 7/3/2023-7/7/2023
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023 Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 2 :7/10/2023-7/14/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 7: 8/14/2023-8/18/2023
April 2- Aug 14: $400 Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
Calling all detectives! Camp needs you to practice your April 2- Aug 14: $400
observation skills. This week at camp, learn how to take Become super confident this week at camp! Design your
fingerprints, communicate in code, and go on a geocaching own superhero persona, and create costume pieces to
adventure! You will become a camp scientist and use your go with it! You will feel like a superhero as you complete
abilities to solve a week-long mystery designed just for you! challenges throughout camp. Enjoy hiking and climbing
activities, and brush up on your first aid skills so that you
can save the day!
ARTIST ADVENTURE
Open to Grades: 4-5
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400
Express your artistic vision and explore a variety of artistic
mediums this week at camp! You will have the opportunity
to create to your heart’s content by composing your own
music, creating your own jewelry, practicing sketching and
drawing, and even making art from the natural world.
MAKE IT WORK!
Open to Grades: 4-5
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 1: 7/3/2023-7/7/2023
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400
Ever wanted to create your own invention, or make
something better? This week, camp will become your
inventor’s workshop! Observe how objects and tools work,
learn about simple machines, design your own product,
and build a prototype to present to camp at the end of the
week!
A BUG’S LIFE
Open to Grades: 4-5
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 5: 7/31/2023-8/4/2023
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $380 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $400
Explore the inner workings of the natural world this week
at camp! We will investigate the math and science behind
animal habitats by searching for patterns in nature,
tracking the weather, and telling time with nature. You will
have the opportunity to put all your research to the test at
the end of the week by planning your own hike through
camp!
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 11LEADERSHIP CAMP APPRENTICE 1
Open to Grades: 7-8
PROGRAMS Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 7: 8/14/2023-8/18/2023
PROGRAM AIDE (PA) Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023
Open to Grades: 6-8 Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023 Cost $275
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023 Can’t get enough of camp leadership? Girls entering grades
Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 7: 8/14/2023-8/18/2023 7-8 who have completed their Program Aide Award can
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 1: 7/3/2023-7/7/2023 return to camp as a Camp Apprentice. After registering for
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023 a Camp Apprentice 1 Session, girls will have the opportunity
to interview with the Camp Director to determine an area
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
of focus for their leadership experience. For example, Camp
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 2: 7/10/2023-7/14/2023 Apprentices can assist specialized program staff such as arts
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023 & crafts and waterfront specialists, teach songs and games
Lewis Perkins Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023 in units, or demonstrate outdoor skills. With the opportunity
to follow their passions by working alongside camp staff,
Cost prior to April 1: $350 and Regular Rate April
Camp Apprentices gain even more valuable experience as
2- Aug 14: $375
leaders and role models for younger campers.
Once you have completed your council-led Program Aide
(PA) Core Training, continue your leadership journey with
a week at camp, where you will help conduct six program
activities for younger girls and earn your Program CAMP APPRENTICE 2
Aide award! PA Core Training will be held on April 19 at
our Holyoke Leadership Center, and on April 20 at our
Open to Grades: 9-12
Worcester Leadership Center. Can’t make those dates? No Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
problem! Join us for two weeks of PA sessions at camp, Green Eyrie Day Camp Session 7: 8/14/2023-8/18/2023
where you can complete both your core training and your Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 3: 7/17/2023-7/21/2023
hands-on leadership experience with younger campers.
Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 4: 7/24/2023-7/28/2023
During the first week, you will receive your Core Training
while still enjoying all the activities that camp has to offer, Laurel Wood Day Camp Session 6: 8/7/2023-8/11/2023
including archery, swimming, boating, and more! During Cost: $275
the second week, you will have the opportunity to hone
Enjoy the culmination of your camp leadership journey
your outdoor and specialized skills for camp, including
as a Level 2 Camp Apprentice. This program is open
fire building, camp songs, and games. Finally, you will
to girls entering grades 9-12 who have completed their
complete your PA Award and earn your PA pin by planning
Program Aide Award or their Volunteer in Training (ViT)
and executing six program activities for younger campers.
Award. Completion of the Level 1 Camp Apprentice
To register for either the one-week or two-week Program
Program is optional for enrollment in this session, but it
Aide sessions, as well as the Program Aide Core Training at
is recommended. As a Camp Apprentice, you will have the
our Leadership Centers, girls must have previously earned
opportunity to interview with the Camp Director to identify
their Leadership in Action (LiA) Award.
your program expertise. Then, you will become an expert
in the area of your passions, and work alongside counselors
as a leader for younger campers in units and program
areas such as sports and outdoor skills, arts & crafts, and
more. By supporting camp staff, Camp Apprentices make
a valuable contribution to the camp community and get an
in-depth experience of leading younger girls at camp.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 12CAMP BONNIE BRAE
SCHEDULE 2023
Session
Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7
1A/1B
7/9-7/14 7/16-7/21 7/23-7/28 7/30-8/4 8/6-8/11 8/13-8/18
7/2-7/7
Brownie
Sampler Animal
Brownie Pixie Pals Mermaids
Adventures
S’more Fun
Lights, Wizarding Splash
Mini Camp Night Owls
Camera, World of Camp
Explorer Great Camp
Junior Action! Go-Getters Camp
Bake Off Lightning
Holidaze Pirate’s Life Bugs Art-tastic
Bike Mania
Camp
Getaway Park Camp of Glow Enjoy Creation Adventure
Camp Chef
Anything Madness Magic the Night Station Bound
Goes
Cadette
Dance
Heroes & Wind Jammers Nighttime Camp’s Got
Moves Paddlers
Villains Adventures in Leadership Ninjas Talent
Spa Mini
Stewards of CBB
Senior/ Mini Vacay Midnight Water
Club CBB Team Extreme Art Extreme
Ambassador Chillin out Madness Warriors
Guard Up
CIT I CIT I CIT I
Leadership CIT II CIT II CIT II Camp Camp Camp
Intern Intern Intern
*Please note that for all 1A/1B sessions specific dates of arrival and departure will be noted above the
session description as these are abbreviated sessions and not full week programs.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 13Drop off for resident camp is on Sundays between 2:00 PM-
RESIDENT CAMP 3:00 PM. Specific details regarding camp drop off policies
and procedures will be provided approximately one week
CAMP BONNIE BRAE prior to your camp session.
Pick up for resident camp is on Friday afternoons. Specific
Join us at the nation’s oldest continuously operating Girl details regarding camp pick up policies and procedures
Scout Camp as we move into our second century of building will be provided approximately one week prior to your
girls of courage, confidence & character. At Camp Bonnie camp session. Families are asked to remain in your vehicle
Brae, girls will choose from program themes that match and a member of our camp staff team will be over to check
their interest, and spend part of their time doing activities you in shortly and reunite you with your camper.
with girls from their group. Three afternoons each week, *Please note: Covid regulations may require slight
girls will get a chance to explore their own desires through modifications to drop off and pickup which will be
Camper Choice activities. Girls will individually choose communicated prior to the start of camp.
activities that could include spending the entire afternoon
at the waterfront, exploring their creative side in arts
& crafts, taking a trip to the archery range, or mixing it
up with a dance session. Explore the traditions of wish
boats, girl-led programming, island swims and so much
more. Girls who attend Camp Bonnie Brae will have the
opportunity to join more than a century of tradition, girl
power, and camp magic.
TYPICAL DAY
7:00 AM Wake Up/ Optional Polar Bears or Turtle
Activities
8:00 AM All Camp Flag and Morning Songs
8:15 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM All Camp Kapers
9:30 AM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Swimming
10:15 AM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Art Projects
11:00 AM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Outdoor Skills: Knife Safety
11:45 AM Unit Kapers
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Me TIME
2:00 PM Camper Choice
3:00 PM Camper Choice
4:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Team Building Games
5:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Rope Course
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Twilight Kayak
8:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit-
Example: Night Time Science Fun
9:00 PM Reflections/ Camp Embers/ Bedtime
depending on age level
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 14BROWNIE SAMPLER MERMAIDS
Brownies Brownies
Session 1 A: 7/2/2023-7/4/2023 Session 6: 8/6/2023-8/11/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $650
This two-night program is perfect for first-time campers. Do you like life under the sea? Come spend time at camp
Try a sample of everything camp has to offer. Go swimming, to explore the best of our water activities. Girls will spend
boating, and hiking. Make friendship bracelets. Have some extra time each day exploring swimming, boating, sand
adventure on the challenge course and try your first game of castle contests, and more. End the week with an Under the
gaga ball. You’ll even get to sleep in tree houses each night! Sea Party. This program includes swim lessons.
S’MORE FUN ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Brownies Brownies
Session 1 B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023 Session 7: 8/13/2023-8/18/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $650
There’s extra sweetness added to this shorter two-night stay Come experience the animals of Camp Bonnie Brae. Explore
at CBB. Girls will get to experience multiple types of s’mores the underwater life in Big Pond. Hike out to meet the
making, try out cookie baking, and still have time to swim animals of the forest. Spend extra time with our camp pup,
in the pond, create works of art, and sleep in Camp Bonnie Kiara, and even get to do good for a local animal shelter. This
Brae’s tree houses. program is for the true animal lover.
PIXIE PALS
Brownies
Session 2: 7/9/2023-7/14/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650
Explore the world of magic, pixies, and wonders at camp.
You’ll create houses for the camp fairies, journey out to the
enchanted forest, and get a chance to make your own magic!
If you love fairy tales, princess parties, and treasure hunts,
join us for our most magical week of camp.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 15MINI CAMP EXPLORER GREAT CAMP BAKE OFF
Juniors Juniors
Session 1 A: 7/2/2023-7/4/2023 Session 3: 7/16/2023-7/21/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $650
Explore all camp has to offer in this two-night program for Do you love baking? How about cookies and cakes? Learn
first-time campers. You’ll get to try out the corcl boats and how to make new creations in the CBB kitchen and have
go swimming in Big Pond. Try your first game of gaga ball your own cupcake wars. Take your skills over the fire and
and work through the challenge course. Enjoy your nights learn how to cook with the power of the sun. This will be the
by the campfire! yummiest week of camp yet!
HOLIDAZE GO-GETTERS
Juniors Juniors
Session 1 B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023 Session 4: 7/23/2023-7/28/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate April Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $650
Enjoy the best of all your favorite holidays at CBB in this Go get the most you can out of a week at camp. Get
short two-night adventure. Create costumes and trick or adventurous on the challenge course and archery range.
treat around main camp, create fireworks in arts & crafts, Get a taste of magic when you journey to the Enchanted
celebrate everyone’s Unbirthday and even explore holidays Forest. Get creative while making sculptures and jewelry in
from around the world. So much to celebrate! the craft loft. Get cooled off while trying sandcastle-making
and boating fun in Big Pond. Get extra time in the gaga ball
pit. Are you a go-getter?
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Juniors NIGHT OWLS
Session 2: 7/9/2023-7/14/2023 Juniors
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023
April 2- Aug 14: $650
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
Are you into singing? Dancing? How about acting? Spend April 2- Aug 14: $650
your week exploring your artistic side. Design and make
your own costumes. Learn about set design. Learn fun Experience the wonders of camp after the sun goes down.
games to master your acting, singing and dance skills, all Enjoy twilight swims, floating campfires, and glow-in-the-
while working towards putting on a show for the entire dark parties. Put on your night vision to learn owl calls. Try
camp by the end of the week. Plenty of time for swimming, the magic of a night hike. Stay up late and sleep in every
crafts, and archery, too. It’s showtime! day, then get up for a jam-packed day of the other fabulous
activities camp has to offer.
PIRATE’S LIFE
Juniors
Session 2: 7/9/2023-7/14/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650
Aaarr you ready for a pirate’s life at CBB? Explore the hidden
treasures of Big Pond and master your kayaking skills. Can
you canoe around our obstacle course? Create your own
treasure in arts & crafts. Have a floating lunch and even play
sink your counselor! Yo-ho-ho, a pirate’s life for thee!
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 16LIGHTNING BUGS SPLASH CAMP
Juniors Juniors
Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023 Session 7: 8/13/2023-8/18/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650 April 2- Aug 14: $650
Experience the nighttime world of fireflies. Stay up late This program is for water lovers. Have fun trying new
looking for nocturnal creatures. Create your own glow-in- water games. Enjoy sandcastle contests and try out corcl
the-dark artwork. Enjoy the magic of campfire stories as boats all around Big Pond. Try a creek walk and explore the
you learn how to light a campfire of your own—try for a one- animals in the wetlands. You’ll even roast marshmallows on
match (or even no match!) fire. You’ll stay up extra late each a floating campfire. End your week with a water carnival.
night after dark, but still have time to explore the daytime You’ll be splish-splashing your way through camp.
magic of camp.
WIZARDING WORLD OF CAMP ART-TASTIC
Juniors
Juniors
Session 7: 8/13/2023-8/18/2023
Session 6: 8/6/2023-8/11/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate April 2- Aug 14: $650
April 2- Aug 14: $650
Explore your creative side as you spend extra time in arts
Come explore the wizarding world of CBB. You’ll make your & crafts. You’ll learn jewelry making, get to try your hand
own brooms and wands. Enjoy making your own batch of at crocheting, and get inspired by making sculptures out
butterbeer. Make your own potions and charms. You’ll have of nature. Get inspired by nature when you try painting at
a magical time at camp. the observation tower and have fun making candles in the
sand. What works of art will you make at camp?
BIKE MANIA
Juniors
Session 6: 8/6/2023-8/11/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $720 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $750
Bring your bike to camp and have a blast biking all around.
You’ll master your own bike skills and learn bike repair.
You’ll be rolling along while taking trips out of the camp to
get ice cream, go to a local park, and more. Plenty of time
for swimming, boating, and arts & crafts between your
awesome bike trips.
*Please note all campers are required to bring a bicycle helmet
and their personal bicycle to camp for this program. Campers
will be required to wear a helmet while participating in all bike
trips.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take
into consideration the increased cost of coordinating trip
programming.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 17CAMP GETAWAY HEROES & VILLAINS
Cadettes Cadettes
Session 1A: 7/2/2023-7/4/2023 Session 2: 7/9/2023-7/14/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $650
Get away from the stress of life during this mini-stay Do you have an alter ego or secret identity? Come create
at CBB. You’ll have 3 days and 2 nights to be one with one as you make your own costume for our camp cosplay
yourself. Spend time reading your favorite book, enjoy contest. You’ll write your own comic to create your own
story. You can explore hero skills like climbing on the
the view out at the observation tower, journey out to the
challenge course or develop your villain persona as you plan
Enchanted Forest for extra quiet time, and boat away from a kitchen raid. Will you save the day or cause some chaos?
it all on Big Pond. This is your time to enjoy yourself. It’s all up to you!
ANYTHING GOES PARK MADNESS
Cadettes Cadettes
Session 1B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023 Session 2: 7/9/2023-7/14/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $720 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $750
Spend a couple of nights at CBB doing what you want to Enjoy two kinds of parks in this tripping program. Take
do. Each day, do the activities your group chooses together. a day trip to a local state park to explore the waterfalls
You can hit up the hatchet range and axe yard, try some and hit the trails. Next, enjoy the coasters when you
time in the Enchanted Forest, or kick back and relax in the spend a day at an amusement park. You’ll be madly in
Leadership Lodge. Get the most out of this short, half-week love with parks by the end of the week. Despite all that’s
at camp. jammed into this action-packed week, you’ll still have
time for a dip in the lake and other classic camp fun.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take
DANCE MOVES into consideration the increased cost of coordinating trip
programming.
Cadettes
Session 1A: 7/2/2023-7/4/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate CAMP OF MAGIC
April 2- Aug 14: $350 Cadettes
Get your feet moving to the beat in this mini dance Session 3: 7/16/2023-7/21/2023
camp. You’ll get to try modern dance, hip-hop, jazz, and
more as you dance your way through 3 jam-packed days Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
at camp. Practice your moves to your favorite tunes at April 2- Aug 14: $650
your own dance party. You’ll still have time to hit up the Arrive at camp and get sorted into houses. Spend your time
waterfront, arts & crafts, and other favorites around camp. competing for the House Cup. Attend sessions on charms
and potions. Make your own magic wand. Explore the
darker side of magic in Defense Against the Dark Arts. This
program is packed with all the wonders of the wizarding
SPA MINI world.
Cadettes
Session 1B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023 WIND JAMMERS
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cadettes
April 2- Aug 14: $350 Session 3A: 7/16/2023-7/28/2023
Enjoy some time to pamper yourself. You’ll get to explore
Cost prior to April 1: $1,175 and Regular Rate
facials, mini-makeovers, and relaxation techniques as you
April 2- Aug 14: $1,200
become one with nature. Try your hand at new hairstyles
and enjoy yoga at sunset on a paddle board. You’ll feel like a Ride the wind on Big Pond. Balance on a board, rig sails,
new you after this short time away at camp. and use the wind to your advantage. Paddleboard and sail
your way to fun in 2 weeks on the water at camp. Take the
opportunity to learn how to harness the wind and enjoy the
rush of skimming along the water. By the end of your 2-week
stay, you’ll be a true Wind Jammer. Must be comfortable in
and around water.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 18ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP CREATION STATION
Cadettes Cadettes
Session 3A: 7/16/2023-7/28/2023 Session 6: 8/6/2023-8/11/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $1,175 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $1,200 April 2- Aug 14: $650
Are you ready to start your leadership journey at Camp This week you will design and sew your own creations as
Bonnie Brae? Spend 2 weeks at camp learning what a true you learn to work a sewing machine. Learn how to crochet
leader looks like. Learn how to work with younger children, your own scarf for cozy nights. You’ll get a chance to dye
what it takes to lead an activity, and how to keep campers your own fabrics. This program is for the true inner artist.
safe. You’ll get a chance to work with younger campers
during your first adventure in leadership.
CAMP’S GOT TALENT
CAMP CHEF Cadettes
Session 6: 8/6/2023-8/11/2023
Cadettes
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
Session 4: 7/23/2023-7/28/2023 April 2- Aug 14: $650
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate What is your secret talent? Spend this week exploring
April 2- Aug 14: $650 your talents in art, drama, music, and dance. Work toward
Learn new cooking skills at camp both in the kitchen and expressing yourself through improve and drama games.
over the campfire. Start off with baking up some sweet At the end of the week, you’ll get to do a Camp’s Got Talent
success. You’ll get a chance to explore Dutch oven cooking, show for the camp judges to see who gets the Golden Buzzer.
foil cooking, and other advanced cooking methods. Work
towards an end-of-week cookoff where you’ll see who truly
is the Camp Chef. ADVENTURE BOUND
Cadettes
GLOW ENJOY THE NIGHT Session 7: 8/13/2023-8/18/2023
Cadettes Cost prior to April 1: $720 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $750
Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023
This program is jam-packed with adventure. Challenge
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate yourself to new limits as you explore the adventurous side
April 2- Aug 14: $650 of camp. Take aim in the archery range and try hitting the
Explore the nightlife at camp. You’ll stay up extra late each target with hatchet throwing. Test your ability to work as a
day and sleep in later each morning. Try your hand at team on our challenge course. End your week with a trip to
glow-in-the-dark dance parties and glowing crafts. Enjoy a a local high ropes course.
midnight sundae party and so much more. *The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take
into consideration the increased cost of coordinating trip
programming.
NIGHTTIME NINJAS
Cadettes PADDLERS
Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023
Cadettes
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650 Session 7: 8/13/2023-8/18/2023
Learn what it takes to become a nighttime ninja in this Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
late-night camp program. You’ll learn skills to master the April 2- Aug 14: $650
art of stealth as you plan a night raid of the kitchen. You’ll You’ll spend your time paddle-boarding your way across
compete in the after-dark obstacle course and stay up late Big Pond. Take a boat trip to the Enchanted Forest. Try out
into early morning hours exploring how to become one with corcl boat yoga, complete the paddleboard challenge and
your inner ninja warrior. During the day, hone your skills in sink your counselor’s battleship. You’ll work on your skills
the hatchet range, challenge course, and more. towards your end-of-week challenge to paddle around the
island. Must be comfortable in and around water.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 19MINI VACAY TEAM EXTREME
Seniors & Ambassadors Seniors & Ambassadors
Session 1A: 7/2/2023-7/4/2023 Session 3A: 7/16/2023-7/28/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate Cost prior to April 1: $1,275 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350 April 2- Aug 14: $1,300
You deserve a mini vacation after a hard year! Enjoy a Gather your team and experience the most adventurous
short stay at CBB and relax in your favorite spots around side of camp. You’ll learn how to work together on the most
camp. Enjoy time reading your favorite book, making advanced elements of the challenge course before heading
friendship bracelets, and playing cards with friends. This out for a local high adventure experience. You’ll master your
is your 2-night mini-vacation to do what you want to do at skills in archery before tackling the hatchet range and axe
CBB. yard. Try out sailing and paddle boarding. Even spend a
night out in the Enchanted Forest to put your teamwork and
survival skills to the test. So much adventure in this too-
CHILLIN’ OUT extreme at CBB.
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take
Seniors & Ambassadors into consideration the increased cost of coordinating trip
Session 1B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023 programming.
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $350
Relax! Chill! Enjoy some time being a kid at camp. Make
GUARD UP
your own snowman (no, really)! Make some ice cream. Seniors & Ambassadors
Enjoy a cool mud compress and chill out on the beach. Enjoy
Session 3A: 7/16/2023-7/28/2023
the cooler side of camp in this shorter half week program
just for you. Cost prior to April 1: $1,275 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $1,300
This program for girls 15 and older is a full course in Life
CLUB CBB Guard skills. You’ll learn how to keep everyone safe in an
open body of water and practice new skills in hopes of
Seniors & Ambassadors passing your Life Guard Certification test by the end of the
Session 2: 7/9/2023-7/14/2023 session. You’ll take a trip to another camp to practice deep
water skills. Because there are so many amazing new skills
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
to learn, this is a full two-week program. Don’t worry, there
April 2- Aug 14: $650
will be time to enjoy your favorite CBB activities too. Must be
School and extra activities have kept you on the go all able to swim 550 yards using a combination of breaststroke
year. Get ready for down time, hanging with friends, and & front crawl using rotary breathing, tread water using only
just having fun. Relaxation is the theme of the week. Try your legs, and be comfortable submerging and carrying a 10
new journaling and reading locations while enjoying your lb. weight for 20 yards.
favorite books. Relax with your favorite tunes, make your
*The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take
own snacks and play card games. Enjoy floating in the lake
into consideration the increased cost of coordinating trip
and unwinding with yoga on paddle boards. Club CBB is the
programming.
place to be this summer.
STEWARDS OF CBB MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Seniors & Ambassadors Seniors & Ambassadors
Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023
Session 3A: 7/16/2023-7/28/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
Cost prior to April 1: $1,175 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650
April 2- Aug 14: $1,200
If you love the nightlife, this is for you! Stay up late to enjoy
Do you love CBB? Do you want to make your mark on camp
midnight snacks, explore the wild side of camp through late
forever? Learn how to work with power tools as you do a
night hikes, and even spend a night sleeping under the stars
project that will improve the camp we love so much. Your
at the observation tower. You’ll get to create and sew your
project will be at CBB and a part of the legacy of our beautiful
own nocturnal creatures. Stay up late and sleep in every
property. No worries, though, still plenty of time to hang
day. Are you ready for CBB after dark?
with friends and do all your favorite camp activities too.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 20WATER WARRIORS CIT 2
Seniors & Ambassadors Ambassadors
Session 6: 8/6/2023-8/11/2023 Sessions 2-4: 7/9/2023-7/28/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate Cost $600
April 2- Aug 14: $650 The second part of the Counselor-In-Training program is
for girls who have completed CIT I and are entering grade
No better way to beat the heat than on the beaches of Big
11 and up. It allows you to learn the “ins and outs” of Camp
Pond. Spend your days relaxing in the waters and building
Bonnie Brae as you dig deeper into leadership practices
castles in the sand. You’ll get some time out on the sail boats
and the steps necessary to create a safe community for
and try a sunset yoga session on the paddle boards. Master
campers. Develop and teach a specialty program. Put it
the canoes and cross the pond, down the channel to portage
all into action when you spend a week working side-by-
your canoe and enjoy a hike for some ice cream at Katie’s.
side with camp staff. Campers must go home in between
sessions. An application and interview are required.
ART EXTREME CAMP INTERN
Seniors & Ambassadors
Session 7: 8/13/2023-8/18/2023
Ambassadors
Sessions 5-7: 7/30/2023-8/18/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650 Cost $200
This is art on a whole new level. Make works of art while on Just for CIT II graduates. The Camp Intern Program
target at the archery range. Try creating paintings from new is for you. Girls entering grade 12 can now join us for a
heights off of the observation tower. Explore new ways to Camp Internship. Camp Interns build their leadership,
get inspired through crafting on paddle boards. This session communication and problem-solving skills to help them
will get you thinking about your creative side in a whole new prepare for a future working on camp staff. The majority of
and extreme way. the week is spent working in units or program areas. Camp
Interns are still considered campers and will go home
between sessions. There are a limited number of Camp
Intern spots available to those who have completed both CIT
LEADERSHIP I and CIT II. An application and interview are required.
PROGRAMS
CIT 1
Seniors & Ambassadors
Sessions 5-7: 7/30/2023-8/18/2023
Cost $600
For girls entering grade 10 and up, this 3-week program
will start your camp leadership experience, in which
you’ll focus on the skills necessary to work with children
at camp. Learn the importance of working as a team and
what staff positions are needed to successfully run a camp
program. Shadow camp staff, and learn more about what
to expect from campers. This is your opportunity to plan
and implement an all-camp activity and spend time in
another unit. Campers must go home between sessions. An
application and interview are required.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 21CAMP GREEN EYRIE
SCHEDULE 2023
Session
Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7
1A/1B
7/9-7/14 7/16-7/21 7/23-7/28 7/30-8/4 8/6-8/11 8/13-8/18
7/2-7/7
Camp Buds
Brownie
Brownie Brownie Try-It
Try-It
Camp Icy Camp
Mini Camp Explorer Adventure Explorer
Junior
Explorer Arrows Fire Outdoor
Away Builders Crafter
Target
Mini Camp Practice Fan- Something
Cadette
Adventure Myths & splosion! Fishy
Magic
Senior/ Mini Camp Master
Outdoor Leader
Ambassador Vacation Artisans
CIT I
Leadership CIT II CIT I
CIT II
*Please note that for all 1A/1B sessions, specific dates of arrival and departure will be noted above the
session description as these are abbreviated sessions and not full week programs.
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 22CAMP GREEN EYRIE
Camp Green Eyrie is situated on 52 forested Typical Day
acres right outside of Harvard, Massachusetts,
7:00 AM Wake Up / Optional Polar Bears
and has been providing unforgettable Girl Scout
or Turtle Activities
camp experiences since 1925. Enjoy the low-
ropes challenge course, archery range, hatchet 8:00 AM All Camp Flag and Morning
throwing lanes, and arts & crafts room. At the
Songs
waterfront, splash around in the swimming 8:15 AM Breakfast
area, jump in a kayak or canoe, and try paddle 9:00 AM All Camp Kapers
boarding. Green Eyrie offers campers the 9:30 AM Theme Programming with Unit
opportunity to try new things, explore their Example: Swimming
interests, and grow their leadership skills in a
10:15 AM Theme Programming with Unit
safe, supportive environment.
Example: Art Projects
Drop off for resident camp is on Sundays 11:00 AM Theme Programming with Unit
between 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Specific details Example: Outdoor Skills:
regarding camp drop off policies and Knife Safety
procedures will be provided approximately one 11:45 AM Unit Kapers
week prior to your camp session. 12:15 PM Lunch
Pick up for resident camp is on Friday 1:00 PM Me TIME
afternoons. Specific details regarding camp 2:00 PM Camper Choice
pick up policies and procedures will be 3:00 PM Camper Choice
provided approximately one week prior to your
4:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit
camp session. Families are asked to remain in
Example: Team Building Games
your vehicle and a member of our camp staff
team will be over to check you in shortly and 5:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit
reunite you with your camper. Example: Rope Course
6:00 PM Dinner
*Please note: Covid regulations may require
7:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit
slight modifications to drop off and pickup which
Example: Twilight Kayak
will be communicated prior to the start of camp.
8:00 PM Theme Programming with Unit
Example: Night Time Science
Funk
9:00 PM Reflections / Camp Embers /
Bedtime depending on age level
Light Your Way to Camp GSCWM Camp Guide 2023 23CAMP BUDS ARROWS AWAY
Daisies & Brownies Juniors
Session 1A: 7/2/2023-7/3/2023
Session 3: 7/16/2023-7/21/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $120 and Regular Rate
April 2-Aug 14: $150 Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
April 2- Aug 14: $650
Ready to dip your toes into camp life? Try a little bit of
Archers to the line! Spend time each day at the archery
everything in this one-night camp adventure. You’ll try arts
range to improve your skills. You’ll participate in archery
& crafts, swimming, boating, and more. Have a campfire
challenges, create targets in different shapes, and make
and make a s’more before spending the night with friends
your own decorative arrow in Arts & Crafts. This program is
in a platform tent. Campers entering grades 2 and up will
suitable for campers who are brand-new to archery and for
try archery.
those who have some archery experience.
ICY ADVENTURE
BROWNIE TRY-IT
Juniors
Brownies Session 4: 7/23/2023-7/28/2023
Session 1B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $720 and Regular Rate
Session 5A: 7/30/2023-8/1/2023 April 2- Aug 14: $750
Session 5B: 8/2/2023-8/4/2023
Cool off at camp with frozen treats! From ice cream to
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate popsicles and beyond, learn how to make a different frozen
April 2- Aug 14: $350 snack each day. After trying out recipes yourself, finish
This two-night program is great for first-time campers and your week with a trip to Sub Zero Ice Cream where you will
camp experts alike. Try a sample of everything camp has to participate in a STEM demonstration, enjoy an icy bowl of
offer! You’ll go swimming, boating, try archery, spend time nitrogen ice cream, and earn a fun patch!
in arts & crafts, and more. Make a s’more over the campfire, *The pricing for this program has been adjusted to take
sing camp songs, and make new friends during this half- into consideration the increased cost of coordinating trip
week at Green Eyrie. programming.
FIRE BUILDERS
MINI CAMP EXPLORER
Juniors
Juniors Session 4: 7/23/2023-7/28/2023
Session 1B: 7/5/2023-7/7/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
Cost prior to April 1: $325 and Regular Rate April 2- Aug 14: $650
April 2- Aug 14: $350 If you’re all about camping, this outdoor skills program is
Try all the classic camp activities available at Green Eyrie for you! Advance your outdoor cooking skills with extra
over three days and two nights. Swimming, boating, archery, cookouts, practice building shelters with natural materials,
arts & crafts, and more are waiting for you during this learn how to use a compass to navigate your way through
half-week at camp! This session is great for both seasoned a camp scavenger hunt, and participate in a fire building
campers and those trying overnight camp for the first time. competition with your fellow campers!
CAMP EXPLORER OUTDOOR CRAFTER
Juniors Juniors
Session 3: 7/16/2023-7/21/2023 Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023
Session 5: 7/30/2023-8/4/2023
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate
Cost prior to April 1: $620 and Regular Rate April 2- Aug 14: $650
April 2- Aug 14: $650
Let your creativity take control! During this craft-themed
If you want to try out all of the classic camp activities week at camp, you’ll try your hand at candle-making, play
available at Green Eyrie, here’s your chance! In addition around with clay, make your own rain stick, help build bat
to spending time at the archery range, challenge course, boxes for the bats around camp, and more.
arts & crafts, and waterfront, you’ll work with your group
to decide what other activities you want to add to your
schedule. Perfect for both seasoned campers and those
trying overnight camp for the first time; you’ll spend this
week at camp exploring everything camp has to offer.
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