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Girl Scouts of Western New York Mission: Girl Scouts of See some of our Western New York Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and favorite camp character, who make the world a better place. memories on our gswny.org ▪ 1-888-837-6410 social media! @girlscoutswny Resident (overnight) General Information Camp Locations Girl Scout camps are open to every girl in grades K-12. Girl Scouting values inclusiveness and all girls are welcome regardless Girl Scout Office Niagara Orleans of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic Girl Scout Camps Monroe status, national origin, or physical or developmental disability. Genesee Timbercrest Erie Girls attending Girl Scout summer camp must register as Seven Hills Goodyear members of Girl Scouts of the USA. A Children’s Camp in New Wyoming Livingston York State brochure listing NYS standards for camp operations will be available in all Camp Information Packets. Camp Timbercrest Please read the Camp Information Packets for details on our Chautauqua Cattaraugus RANDOLPH, NY refund policy, inclement weather, cancellations, and other Camp Seven Hills Goodyear relevant camp information. Packets can be found HOLLAND, NY on our website or by calling 1-888-837-6410. A MESSAGE FOR YOU Taste of Camp table of contents Greetings, Girl Scout Summer Campers, Please know that we are making every effort to bring you multiple Recruitment Camp Locations, General Info, CEO Message, Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 options for a summer camp Events Camp Checklist and COVID Info . . . . . . . . 3 The joy, friendship circles, closing experience and Girl Scouts are campfires, special camp songs, New to summer camp, visit us this Registration info, Discounts, Care always prepared. If COVID-19 spring to get a glimpse of what your and creating unforgettable bonds does impact our plans for the Packages, Benefits, Financial Aid, with new and old friends are just summer camp experience will look Employment, Alumni, and more . . . . . . . . 4 summer, we will still offer Girl like. Informational sessions, tours a few of the things that make Scout Summer Camp. It may Girl Scout camp life so special. and a sampling of camp crafts will Camp Timbercrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 be in-person, a hybrid format be available. You will also have an Programs for grades 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Summer Camp is an important (combination of in-person and part of the Girl Scout experience opportunity to register for summer Programs for grades 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 virtual camping) or a completely camp 2021. Enter your name for a Programs for grades 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 and I want you to know that it is virtual Summer Camp experience. our wish to operate summer camp chance at a free of week of camp and Leadership Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 No matter what shape the other cool camp prizes. in the outdoors, in-person in 2021. upcoming summer takes, we want Camp Seven Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 However, we know that we face you to spend it with us – come April 24 ◾ 12 to 3 p.m. Programs for grades 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 uncertainty given the impacts of and enjoy new experiences while Camp Timbercrest: 11169 Moore Rd., Programs for grades 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 COVID-19 and our top priority is connecting and building sisterly Randolph, NY 14772 Programs for grades 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 your safety, our camp counselor’s bonds that will last a lifetime. Leadership Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 safety, and everyone involved with May 1 ◾ 12 to 3 p.m. Camp Seven Hills Goodyear: 10150 camp’s safety and well-being. Olean Road (Rt 16) Holland, NY 14080 Alison Wilcox CEO, Girl Scouts of WNY 2
GSWNY SUMMER GSWNY COVID-19 Guidelines for Summer Camp 2021 Resident CAMP CHECKLIST This upcoming summer, camp will look different than what we are used to. For example, if we are able to run this programming, our camp attendance will be reduced and camp/staff will travel and Camp Registration gather in small groups of 10 to 12, and campers will sleep 2 to 3 in a tent/cabin maximum. Safety for our campers and staff is and always will be our number one priority. We want to assure our parents/ Start camp registration at gswny.org guardians and all of our camp patrons that we will have a safe and effective COVID-19 safety plan Camp registration form done on CampDoc.com in place prior to staff and camper arrival. We are currently working on reviewing our camp health Check drop off times for camp (and bus times, if safety plan and updating it to reflect strict COVID-19 guidelines and procedures. We are also creating applicable) in Camp Information Packet a robust Communicable Disease Plan that will lay out the stringent steps of our pre-arrival COVID-19 Payment or camp deposit ($25 per session) screenings/requirements, as well as the on-site safety screenings and sanitation regulations that all attached or payment online if using CampDoc.com staff and campers must adhere to. Review Camp Information Packet online at All of our protocols will follow the guidance set forth by the NYSHD, CDC, WHO, and GSUSA. gswny.org You will find our full COVID-19 Camp Guidelines and Regulations located on our GSWNY website at Financial Aid Request bit.ly/gscamp2021 as well as, in our Camp Information Packets. Request financial aid on CampDoc.com Summer Camp 2021 Health and Parent Forms on Camping has always been a long-standing tradition in Girl Scouts where girls can get outdoors to CampDoc.com reconnect and embrace the wonders of nature. In summer 2021, we look forward to exploring and Health forms experiencing Camp: Endless Summer Adventure. Parent info, emergency contacts, and insurance At GSWNY we know how important it is for girls to have a wonderful summer camp experience. We Diet and activity, health history, allergies also want to assure you that we have every intention of operating summer camp 2021 in-person Authorization/pick-up form while following all of COVID guidelines and regulations. However, if the need should arise, we will be Any other medical/parent forms prepared to provide your girls with an amazing alternative camp program. We have set April 30, 2021, as our decision date to operate camp in person or switch to our alternative camp (virtual) program Immunizations - parent scans and uploads to mode. CampDoc.com Medications form to be filled out by physician then Our alternative camp program will operate 6 weeks: July 5 through August 13, 2021. We will continue parent uploads to CampDoc.com with activity kits mailed directly to your home as well as, provide 3 live activity Zoom sessions a week. Medical exam form - physician uploads We will also be adding a more focused-family camp program. Families will have the option to come Complete required COVID Health Screening Form to any of our 4 properties (Camp Piperwood, Camp Seven Hills, Camp Timbercrest, or Camp Windy Meadows) for a day rental or an overnight/weekend rental. While at camp, families can hike, cook Camp Payments their own meals, do arts and crafts, swim and boat, try their luck with archery, or test their skill level on Camp balances are due no later than two weeks the ropes challenge course. Additional information about alternative camp programming can be found prior to the start of camp on our website at gswny.org. Payment can be made online on CampDoc.com, We want to hear from you as to the programs options you would feel comfortable in having your by mail, or in person at any council office daughter participate in. Please fill out our GSWNY summer camp pre-registration form and reserve your spot for summer camp 2021 at bit.ly/gscamp2021 today! The Week Before Camp Review camp information packet on gswny.org Check drop off times for camp in Camp Information Packet (and bus times, if applicable) Review camp packing list in the Camp Information Packet attached or online if using CampDoc.com 3
registration and info Financial Assistance GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 we are asking Girl Scouts of Western New York is dedicated to • Develop and cultivate girls’ self-identity, self- all of our GSWNY camp families who are interested ensuring that all girls are able to attend camp. worth, self-esteem, and self-respect. in having their child participate in summer camp Financial assistance can now be requested with • Build girls of courage, confidence, and character 2021, to please pre-register to reserve a spot. On May online camp applications! Please remember to by providing opportunities for girls to experience 1, 2021, the summer camp 2021 camp registration provide/upload all required income verification camp life on their own. portal will re-open and families can continue with documents. Funding for financial assistance is • Focus on the 3 keys to leadership: discover new completing their child’s camp registration and limited and early applications are encouraged. skills within themselves, connect with others camper profile. through team building and problem solving, and Please visit bit.ly/gscamp2021 to register your DISCOUNTS take action by making things better at camp and girl online. If you do not have a computer, contact EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Available for registered in their communities. Customer Care for online assistance, or submit a Girl Scouts of Western New York members only. To • Provide a safe environment that encourages completed paper camp application form (both sides), receive the Early Bird Discount of $25 for GSWNY leadership, imagination, and acceptance as well and a $25 deposit to either our Rochester or Buffalo day camp, registration forms must be received as a community where girls feel less at risk. office (by mail, fax, or curbside pickup). online or at the Girl Scout office on or before Families that pre-register their girl for camp Monday, May 31, 2021, at 4:30pm. Campers that Require between January 13 and April 30, 2021, will also MORE THE MERRIER DISCOUNT: This discount Reasonable receive an exclusive GSWNY summer camp 2021 patch, available through pre-registration only! applies to resident and day camp programs Accommodations for registered Girl Scouts of Western New York The Girl Scouts of Western New York wants to • From January 13 to April 30, 2021, you will have members only. The first registered girl pays the full provide a positive summer camp experience the opportunity to pre-register and reserve a spot camp fee. Each additional session or additional to every girl. If your child requires special for your girl. sibling may deduct $10. All registration forms for accommodations (transportation, diet, food • You will be required to pay a refundable $25 multiple sessions and/or siblings must be received restrictions, extra supervision, other, etc.) while deposit (deposits refundable from January at the same time. at camp, please contact the Director of Camp 13 to April 30 only) and select an option of day Administration PRIOR to REGISTERING camp, overnight camp, troop camp adventure, Camp Alumni YOUR CHILD for camp at 1-888-837-6410 or alternative camp or both. Are you an alumni of GSWNY? Have you attended summercamp@gswny.org to discuss the possible • You will have from Saturday, May 1, to a GSWNY summer camp, or are you a former GS accommodations that could safely and reasonably Wednesday, May 5, to complete your summer troop leader, volunteer, or girl? If so, we want to be made for your child. camp registration for your child. May 6 camp reconnect with you. registration opens to all who are interested. • No walk-in registrations at camp will be accepted. Visit bit.ly/gswnyalumninetwork RESIDENT CAMP CARE • Financial aid applications can be completed with For more info on GSWNY Alumni please contact Heather Reed at 716-935-6068 or heather.reed@ PACKAGES your camp registration. Order your girl’s care package as part of her camp gswny.org registration. When ordering please include your • Payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the start of camp. girl’s name, the camp she is attending and the • Cookie Gift Cards cannot be used on the online Seasonal Employment session/program. Your girl’s care package will be registration system or your deposit. They may Opportunities delivered to her while she is at camp! Quantities are limited so order your camp care package early! be used toward your camp balance or put “on We currently have openings for summer camp account” at our camp tuck shops. If using Cookie counselors. If you are interested or know of ITEMS WILL INCLUDE: Gift Cards for camp balance, payment can be someone who is interested in working at camp this TOTAL • Stuffed Animal • Drawstring bag made at any of our Girl Scout Service Centers. • All deposits and camp balances can be paid by summer, please visit gswny.org to view our current positions and fill out an application. • • Journal with pen Camp Patch • And a few extra surprises! $35 (includes tax) electronic check or credit/ debit card through the • Water Bottle online registration system or at one of our Girl KEY BENEFITS OF Scout service centers. 4
Camp Timbercrest is located on 900 beautiful acres of the Allegheny forest in Camp Timbercrest Randolph, NY. The camp facilities includes a 31-acre lake, numerous hiking and horseback riding trails, a central dining hall, shower house, cabin and platform tent units, and horse stables. Camp Timbercrest is the perfect setting for girls in JUly 4 to August 6, 2021 grades 1-12 to experience a great traditional summer camp program. Girls will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, sailing, kayaking, arts & crafts, archery, and horseback riding. While at Camp Timbercrest your girl(s) will be able to meet and make new friends, learn more about her abilities and share the joy of summer with others. Visiting Camp For the safety of our campers and staff, family, friends, and the public will not be able to tour our facilities. Virtual Open House at Timbercrest Sunday, June 27, 2021 For the safety of our campers, families and staff we are not offering our traditional camp open house for summer 2021. Instead we have opted to provide a virtual Camp operates from event that will highlight all the best of camp. Look for additional information coming soon to our GSWNY website and the camp information packet. Sunday at 1 p.m. to Friday at 5:00 p.m. 5
Notable 2021 Dates: WHEN IS MY 2021 PROGRAM OFFERED? ÌJune 1: Financial Aid Application Due CAMP TIMBERCREST RESIDENT (OVERNIGHT) PROGRAMS ÌJune 21: Final Camp Payment Due For Session 1 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 (All final payments for each session due CAMP Timbercrest 7/4-7/9 7/11-7/16 7/18-7/23 7/25-7/30 8/1-8/6 2 weeks before session start date.) GIRLS IN GRADES 1-3 IN FALL OF 2021 Ready, Set, Go Camping Mini Session ★ ÌJune 27: Virtual Open House at Camp Timbercrest. See prior page for Use Your Senses Wisely ★ ★ details. Finger-Painting, Candle-Making, & Glitter... Oh my! ★ ★ ÌJune 28: Review Camp GIRLS IN GRADES 4-6 IN FALL OF 2021 Information Packet for all ★ ★ The Great Outdoors important need-to-know info Be Brave and Bold! ★ Timbercrest International Cuisine ★ ★ Timbercrest’s Jr. First Responders ★ Pirates of Keyser Lake ★ Who Stole the Chocolate Chip Cookies? ★ ★ Find the Artist In You! ★ ★ Tent, Trail ‘N Kayak ★ GIRLS IN GRADES 7-12 IN FALL OF 2021 The Art of Relaxation ★ ★ It’s A Tie-Dye Extravaganza ★ ★ The Great Cupcake War ★ ★ Timbercrest Hard Hats ★ ★ Zombie Survival ★ ★ Timbercrest at Night ★ Canoeing the Allegheny Reservoir ★ ★ LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS GIRLS AGES 13-17 Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT) ★ ★ Counselor in Training (CIT) ★ ★ 6
CAMP TIMBERCREST PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 1-3 IN THE FALL OF 2021 Mini Session! New! Ready, Set, Go Camping Use Your Senses Wisely Session 3: July 18-21, 2021 Sessions 2: July 11-16, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Mini-Sessions – Sunday to Wednesday Session 4 – July 25-30, 2021 Fee: $275 per person Registration closes July 12, 2021 This is your chance to experience the wonders Fee: $380 per person of summer camp. Spend a few fun days at Stop, look and listen. What do you see? What do you Camp Timbercrest and enjoy swimming, hear? What do you feel? What do you taste? This week games, arts and crafts, cookouts ,and other great is dedicated to all of your senses. Explore your way samples of camp life. Don’t forget to bring your through camp as you touch, smell, taste and see what best friend along with you to share in the fun. adventures await you during this exciting week. Girls will earn requirements towards the following New! Girl Scout badges: Daisy – Clover’s Story – Use Resources Wisely; Brownie – Senses. Finger-Painting, Candle- Making and Glitter... Oh My! Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Fee: $380 per person You and your friends will spend the week outside experiencing the wonders of cool, messy, and fun art. Spend time creating your masterpiece through finger- painting. Make your very own wacky and exciting sand wax candles, then touch it all up with a little bit of glitter. There still will be lots of time for fun, games, overnight camping, songs, and making s’mores. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Daisy – Outdoor Art Maker; Brownie – Outdoor Art Creator. 7
CAMP TIMBERCREST PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN THE FALL OF 2021 New! New! The Great Timbercrest Outdoors International Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Cuisine! Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Registration closes June 28, 2021 Discover the great outdoors at Camp Be Brave and Bold! Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Fee: $380 per person New! Timbercrest by cooking over an Registration closes July 12, 2021 It’s cooking with a flair, international Timbercrest’s Jr. open fire, hiking the trails, pitching a tent, preparing healthy snacks, Fee: $380 per person style. Spend your week making First Responders and tasting dishes from around the and learning and practicing the Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 You have been selected to world. Our staff will share some of Registration closes July 12, 2021 principals of Leave No Trace. All of participate in this fun and their favorite dishes that you will the necessary skills to prepare you Fee: $400 per person challenging week. Walk in the boots recreate and share with your fellow for future outdoor adventures! of your favorite heroines as you learn camp friends. At the end of the week you and your cooking team will An incident has occurred at camp Girls will earn requirements the fundamentals of archery and create a mystery meal with a time where your services and expertise towards the following Girl Scout precise target shooting. Make your challenge added for extra fun! are needed. Learn the ins and Badges: Junior – Camper; Cadette - own bow and arrow, Cook over an outs of what it takes to be a Jr. Primitive Camper. open fire, build a shelter, discover Girls will earn requirements towards First Responder. Build a shelter to the wonders of tracking, and, of the following Girl Scout badges: protect yourself and others from course, join your sister archers in Junior – Simple Meals; Cadette – the elements, learn what to do if the Timbercrest Brave Archery New Cuisine. someone is injured in the outdoors, Tournament. find out what supplies are needed Girls will earn requirements towards when you make your own portable the following Girl Scout Badges: first aid kit, and meet local first Junior – Practice with Purpose; responders as they share their Cadette - Archery. experiences and talk about career options. Girls in this program will also receive certification in first aid and CPR. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Junior – Jr. First Aid; Cadette – Cadette First Aid. 8
CAMP TIMBERCREST PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) New! Pirates of Keyser Lake Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Aaargh… Ahoy, Mateys! Keyser Lake is callin’! Meet up with your fellow buccaneers to create and design your pirate disguises and then rig up a ship worthy of your journey. Follow your treasure map as you look for clues that will lead you to Timbercrest’s buried loot. Square off at the end of the week in the Who Stole the Timbercrest Pirate Regatta. Yo ho ho! Don’t worry there will be plenty of time for all of the other great stuff at Timbercrest. Chocolate Chip Cookies? Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Someone has stolen the Camp Timbercrest Chocolate Chip Cookies and recipe! Spend your week analyzing fingerprints, taking DNA samples, and researching hair samples. Think you can figure out who the culprit is? You will have a chance to display your burden of proof during the Camp Timbercrest Stolen Chocolate Chip Cookie Trial. Don’t worry! You will still have time for all of the other fun activities that camp has to offer. Girls will work on requirements towards the following Girl Scout badge: Junior – Detective; Cadette – Special Agent. 9
CAMP TIMBERCREST PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) Tent, Trail ‘N Kayak Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Fee: $415 per person Discover and explore the natural splendors of camp. Professionals from Adventures in Fitness will spend three days and two nights teaching you the basics New! of backpacking and kayaking, compass/orienteering, knot-tying, Find the building safe fires, outdoor cooking, and low-impact camping. You Artist in You! will also learn how to develop an Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 itinerary and pack your backpack, Registration closes June 21, 2021 then you’ll hike and camp out under Session 4: July 25-28, 2021 beautiful starlit skies at Allegany Registration closes July 12, 2021 State Park. You will learn the basics needed to prepare yourself for Fee: $380 per person future wilderness trips of Camp What is—or isn’t—considered art? Timbercrest. All the other wonderful What do you consider art? Put activities of camp are also included. together an awe-inspiring portfolio Girls will work on requirements showing your love for the outdoors. towards the following Girl Scout Work with the natural wonders badges: Junior – Camper, Eco of clay to sculpt and glaze your Camper; Cadette – Eco Trekker, perfected pottery piece. Teach a Primitive Camper, Trailblazing. simple craft to another unit. Get psychedelic with a crafting classic: tie-dyeing. Make a camp mosaic with colorful tiles and beads. Girls will work on requirements towards the following Girl Scout badge: Junior – Outdoor Art Explorer; Cadette – Outdoor Art Apprentice. 10
CAMP TIMBERCREST PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN THE FALL OF 2021 New! New! New! It’s a Tie-Dye The Art of Timbercrest extravaganza relaxation Hard Hats Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 12, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 New! Registration closes July 19, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Fee: $380 per person The Great Fee: $380 per person When you think of tie-dyeing This week will bring your group Cupcake War! Calling all future designers and something what comes to mind? together in mind, body, and Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 developers! Grab your hammer and Maybe t-shirts, socks, or even a spirit. Enjoy facials, yoga, Pilates, Registration closes June 21, 2021 saw and bring your imagination. pillowcase? The possibilities are pedicures, etc. Take home natural You and your fellow contractors endless! You just have to use your skin products such as bath salts, Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 will work with our Timbercrest imagination. Sample coloring facial masks, and lip balm that you Registration closes July 5, 2021 property staff on creating, different textiles and materials. will make yourselves. Swimming, Fee: $380 per person designing, and building a new Bring items with you or use items arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, and element for Timbercrest. Maybe from camp that you would like to more are also included. Calling all aspiring bakers! Do you it will be a resting bench placed tie-dye and watch your creativity want to be the next Candace Nelson, overlooking beautiful Keyser Lake, come to life. Swimming and all Girls will work on requirements the founder of Sprinkles, or Sally awesome unit/program signs, or of the other great activities are all towards the following Girl Scout Camacho, the Top Chef Just Desserts maybe campfire wood boxes. The included. badge: Cadette – Eating for Beauty; finalist? If you enjoy baking and possibilities are endless! Girls will Senior – Woman’s Health. want to learn more, this program is receive their very own hard hat to for you. Spend your week “spicing” use and take home at the end of this it up in the kitchen at Camp creative week. Timbercrest. Girls will work with our head cook preparing a variety of Girls will work on requirements different cupcakes and desserts. At towards the following Girl Scout the end of the week compete in the badge: Cadette – Woodworker; Timbercrest Great Cupcake War as Senior – Room Makeover. you display your cupcake creation for your fellow campmates to try and vote on. Girls will work on requirements towards the following Girl Scout badge: Cadette – Entrepreneur; Senior – Social Innovator. 11
CAMP TIMBERCREST PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) New! Timbercrest at Night Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Zombie Survival Registration closes June 28, 2021 Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Registration closes June 21, 2021 Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Do you like staying up late? Experience the Registration closes July 12, 2021 Timbercrest nightlife! Hike the trails by flashlight, search for shooting stars, and play Fee: $380 per person glow-in-the-dark games, or maybe a kitchen Are you prepared for the zombie invasion? Come to raid and a little shopping at the trading post. Timbercrest and learn the skills needed to survive! After a hard night of playing, sleep late into the Learn how to camouflage yourself in the woods as morning, and enjoy some of your favorite camp you master the skills of fire building, shelter making, activities in the afternoon. first aid, and orienteering. Create zombie costumes Girls will work on requirements towards the and end the week with your very own zombie following Girl Scout badges: Cadette – Night survival dance party. Owl; Senior –Traveler. Girls will work on requirements towards the following Girl Scout badge: Cadette – Trailblazing; Senior –Adventurer. Two-Weeks Canoeing the Allegheny Reservoir Sessions 4 & 5: July 25-August 6, 2021 Registration closes June 1, 2021 Fee: $680 per person • Girls will receive instruction in fundamentals of canoeing prior to trip departure. Spend eight glorious days and seven • Girls must be in good physical condition and also meet the basic swim exhilarating nights discovering the requirement. If girls do not meet the basic swim requirement they will be wonderful sites of the Allegheny Reservoir. placed in an alternate camp program. (Basic swim consists of the front Professional guides from Adventures in crawl and back crawl, as well as treading water for five minutes.) Fitness will start your trip at Webs Ferry in • Girls and parents must attend a pre-trip orientation meeting scheduled Alleghany State Park and end your journey for Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Link will be sent to in Tionesta, PA. Paddle with friends, registrants be email in advance. pitch tents, and share stories around the Girls will work on requirements towards the following Girl campfire at night. Scout badges: Cadette – Eco Trekker, Primitive Camper, Trailblazing; Senior –Adventure Camper, Adventurer, Paddling. 12
Family and Friends Event CAMP TIMBERCREST LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS at Camp Timbercrest FOR GIRLS AGES 13-17 Camp Timbercrest Prepare yourself for future summer camp staff positions. Family Camp Weekend For girls ages 13 & 14 Dates: July 23-25, 2021 Two Weeks! Registration closes June 21, 2021 Minimum Capacity 30 Junior CIT COST OPTIONS: (Counselor In Training) Sessions 4 & 5: • $70 per person (2 nights) July 25 –August 6, 2021 • $40 per person (1 night) Registration closes July 12, 2021 • $30 per person (Saturday Fee: $550 per person during the day only) Begin training to become a camp For Girls 15 - 17 years old • Children under 5 years counselor. Junior Counselors in Training of age are free (JCITs) learn the fundamentals of leadership, camp management, childcare, Four Weeks! Make it a family affair at Camp Timbercrest. During your day enjoy and the safety and risk management aspects of running a camp program. A CIT (Counselor In Training) swimming, boating, horse riding, arts participant must demonstrate appropriate Sessions 1 through 4: and crafts, archery, or leisurely walks. maturity for her age, have leadership July 4-July 30, 2021 Then spend the evening around the potential, a positive attitude, and be able Registration closes June 1, 2021 campfire toasting marshmallows and to work well with others. Junior CITs can Fee: $665 per person chatting with family and friends. The access all of the basic camp programs (e.g., possibilities are endless. swimming, exploring nature, arts & crafts, This four-week course will concentrate on the fundamentals of the • Open to all girls and their families. and relaxing around campfires.) This is a Girl Scout camping program: counseling techniques, leadership, self- • Arrival time is Friday at 7 p.m. and departure two-week program, and girls will stay at esteem, and it will provide skills necessary for working with younger is Sunday at 9 a.m. camp the entire 2 weeks. No application, campers. Participants will plan and assist with the supervision of • Families will be placed in platform or cabin interview or references required. activities, as well as assist with instruction supervised by senior tent units only. Each sleeping tent sleeps four staff. The CIT program is a recognized training program throughout to five people. A family of six or more will be placed in two (2) sleeping tents. the country and is a recommended prerequisite for summer camp employment. CITs will receive certification in First Aid and CPR and • Horseback riding is on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee of $10 per their CIT pins upon successful completion of this program. Prospective person. Riders must be able to ride without CITs will receive an additional application packet that must be assistance. Riders must also be at least 6 completed prior to the start of the CIT program. years old or older. Girls that complete the full CIT program will be invited back the last week of camp as a Camp Timbercrest Intern. Girls will go to camp in two-week intervals and be picked up at the end of the two-week cycles. 13
Camp Seven Hills is located in Holland, NY, and encompasses approximately 620 Camp Seven Hills acres of woodland paths, sunny meadows, ponds, streams, and hills. The camp facilities includes a lake, pool, central dining hall, shower houses, cabin and platform tent units, a vast sports complex, horse stables and riding areas and a JUly 4 to August 6, 2021 high- and low-ropes challenge course. At Camp Seven Hills girls in grades 1-12 will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, ropes challenge course program, horseback riding, and out-of-camp trips. This is the perfect resident camp setting for your girl(s) to meet and make new friends, learn more about her abilities and share an authentic summer camp experience with others. Many campers return summer after summer for that “special something” they say Camp Seven Hills provides. Visiting Camp For the safety of our campers and staff, family, friends, and the public will not be able to tour our facilities. Virtual Open House at Seven Hills Monday, June 28, 2021 For the safety of our campers, families and staff we are not offering our traditional Camp operates from camp open house for summer 2021. Instead we have opted to provide a virtual Sunday at 1 p.m. to Friday at 5:00 p.m. event that will highlight all the best of camp. Look for additional information coming soon to our GSWNY website and the camp information packet. 14
WHEN IS MY 2021 CAMP Seven Hills Session 1 7/4-7/9 Session 2 7/11-7/16 Session 3 7/18-7/23 Session 4 7/25-7/30 Session 5 8/1-8/6 PROGRAM OFFERED? GIRLS IN GRADES 1-3 IN FALL OF 2021 CAMP SEVEN HILLS RESIDENT It’s My First Time Mini Session ★ ★ ★ (OVERNIGHT) PROGRAMS ★ ★ It’s a Bug’s Life For Me Gross-ology ★ ★ Notable 2021 Dates: I’m An Outdoor Explorer! ★ ★ Ì June 1: Financial Aid Application Due GIRLS IN GRADES 4-6 IN FALL OF 2021 Ì June 21: Final Camp Payment Due For Session 1 Sneak-a-Peek Mini Session ★ (All final payments for each session due 2 weeks before session start date.) Seven Hills International Cuisine ★ ★ ★ Ì June 28: Review Camp Information Packet for Superhero-ME Comic Con Style ★ ★ all important need-to-know info & Virtual Open Secret Agent Super Sleuths ★ ★ House at Camp Seven Hills. See prior page for details. Seven Hills Sorcery ★ ★ Outdoor Artisan ★ ★ I’m a Go Getter! ★ ★ Star Light, Star Bright ★ Climbing Masters ★ ★ ★ Climbing Masters X’s Two with Trip ★ ★ GIRLS IN GRADES 7-12 IN FALL OF 2021 Shutter Bugs ★ Just the Camp Basics ★ ★ The Seven Hills Great Cupcake War ★ ★ ★ The Seven Hills Amazing Race ★ ★ Hooray for Skills & Chills ★ ★ It’s Campers vs. Counselors ★ ★ Night Owls on the Prowl ★ ★ On Belay ★ ★ My Camp Bucket List ★ ★ LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS GIRLS AGES 13-17 Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT) ★ ★ Counselor in Training (CIT) ★ ★ 15
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 1-3 IN THE FALL OF 2021 Mini Session! New! Gross-Ology Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 It’s My First Time It’s a Bug’s Life Registration closes June 21, 2021 Mini Session for Me Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 Mini-Sessions – Sunday to Wednesday Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Registration closes July 12, 2021 Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Registration closes June 21, 2021 Session 5: August 1- 4, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Do you think goo, slime, and mud are cool? Then join us Session 2: July 11-14, 2021 as we raise gross to an art form! Make concoctions like Registration closes June 28, 2021 Fee: $380 per person glow-in-the-dark slime and gummy snacks. Are you brave Session 5: August 1- 4, 2021 Why are bugs important? Did you know that bugs enough to eat “Dirt?” Come to camp and be a triple G -Gross Registration closes July 19, 2021 Goop Guru. are the only food source for many amphibians, Fee: $275 per person reptiles, birds, and mammals? Come to Camp Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Seven Hills with your friends and find out how bugs, Scout badges: Daisy – Clover’s Petal (Use Recourses Wisely); First-time campers spend four days and flowers and trees all play a part in the foods and Brownie – Home Scientist. three nights taking advantage of the products we use today. Make samples and products very best that resident camp has to offer! to take home to family and friends. Games, camp Sleep in one of our cool lodges while you songs, laughter, and friendship also included. enjoy swimming, games, arts & crafts, cookouts, and other samples of camp Girls will earn requirements towards the following life. Don’t forget to bring your best friend Girl Scout badges: Daisy – Eco Learner; Brownie – along with you. Bugs. Grab your hiking shoes, day pack, and New! water bottle, and spend your week exploring the wonders of the outdoors. I’m an Outdoor Hike, cook outdoors, learn a new camp skill, and practice first aid techniques Explorer! all while learning to leave a place better Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 than you found it. Registration closes June 28, 2021 Girls will earn requirements towards Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 the following Girl Scout badges: Daisy Registration closes July 12, 2021 – Daisy Trail Adventure; Brownie – Fee: $380 per person Outdoor Adventure. 16
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN THE FALL OF 2021 New! New! Outdoor Artisan Seven Hills International Cuisine Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 Registration closes July 12, 2021 Registration closes July 5, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 20, 2021 Girls, come explore Art in the Outdoors Fee: $380 per person Mini Session! while at camp. This week will be dedicated to creating art that is from and It’s cooking with a flair, international style. Spend your week making Sneak-a-Peek inspired by nature! Take a nature hike; it is sure to spark your creativity. What and tasting dishes from around the world. Our staff will share with Mini Session projects can you create? Maybe it will you some of their favorite dishes that you will recreate and share with your fellow camp friends. At the end of the week you and your Mini-Sessions – Sunday to Wednesday be solar prints, murals, wind chimes or cooking team will create a mystery meal with a time challenge added Session 4: July 25-28, 2021 even necklaces. Whatever you create, let for extra fun! Registration closes July 12, 2021 the patterns, colors, sounds, and wildlife Fee: $275 per person of nature drive your art and imagination. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Junior – Simple Meals; Cadette – New Cuisine. This program is for those who enjoy all Girls will earn requirements towards the the fun of camp, but would like to spend following Girl Scout badges: Junior – only a few days to check it out. Enjoy swimming, boating, arts & crafts, outdoor Outdoor Art Explorer; Cadette – Outdoor Art Apprentice. New! Two-Weeks! cooking, songs, and making new friends. “Superhero-ME” Comic Con Style! Sessions 2 & 3: July 11-23, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Fee: $590 per person It’s a girl thing! Learn about fictional superheroes and create your own superhero modeled after yourself! Morph into a cartoon superhero where you and your friends create your very own comic book starring your Superhero-ME! Bring your comic book Superhero–Me to life at the Seven Hills Friday Follies Comic Con event. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Junior – Scribe; Cadette – Screenwriter. 17
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) Secret Agent Super Sleuths New! I’m a Go Getter! Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Fee: $380 per person Calling all future federal agents to This week is dedicated to you: the Camp Seven Hills! Turn your unit G.I.R.L. (go getter, innovator, risk taker, into your very own Top Secret FBI and leader). Be an innovator and create or CIA headquarters as you create really delicious meals cooked over classified codes to communicate a campfire. Take the lead and guide with your secret agent super sleuth Seven Hills Sorcery your group through the trails of Seven pals. Put your code breaking skills Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Hills to find the perfect spot for your to the test as you crack the code to Registration closes June 21, 2021 overnight camping experience. And your very own Camp Seven Hills Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 be that risk taker who tries new things Breakout Room! Songs, cookouts, Registration closes July 12, 2021 and explores all that camp has to offer. arts and crafts, laughter and friendship are also included. Fee: $380 per person Girls will earn requirements towards the Junior Camper, Simple Meals and Girls will earn requirements The train to Camp Seven Hills’ magic school Flower Badges. towards the following Girl Scout is leaving! Head to the platform, and get badges: Junior – Detective; on board! Once at camp join your magical Cadette – Special Agent. companions as you make oozing potions, create your own house wardrobe, and play an exciting broomstick sports match. Who will New! playing hard during the day while experiencing the night skies like never before – through the eyes of win the Camp Seven Hills Wizard Cup? Star Light, the telescope view our beautiful Star Bright galaxy. Can you find the Big Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Dipper or Cassiopeia? Make your Registration closes June 28, 2021 own telescope to take home and share with family and friends. Fee: $380 per person Girls will earn requirements In a galaxy far, far away there towards the following Girl Scout was a camp that lived amongst badges: Junior – Space Science the stars. Ever made a wish upon Investigator; Cadette – Space a falling star? Spend time at Science Researcher. camp swimming, boating, and 18
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED New! Two Weeks! Climbing Masters X’s Two w/trip! Sessions 2 & 3: July 11-23, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Fee: $590 per person Climbing Masters Spend not one, but two weeks challenging yourself Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 and mastering the elements of the Seven Hills Ropes Registration closes June 21, 2021 Course. During this two-week program it’s off to Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Camp Piperwood to experience their adventurous Registration closes July 12, 2021 ropes course. All of the great ropes course elements of Seven Hills and Piperwood are available for your Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 group to choose. All of this while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills Fee: $390 per person ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course element that they participate on. Challenge yourself and master the elements of the Seven Hills Ropes Course. Girls will earn the following Girl Scout badges: Test your skills on elements such as Islands Junior – Staying Fit; Cadette – Eating for Beauty. in the Sky, Two-Line, Catwalk, Dangle Duo, Burma Bridge, or Zip-Line. It’s up to you. You can do all of this while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course element that they participate on. Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Junior – Staying Fit; Cadette – Eating for Beauty. 19
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) New! Shutter Bugs Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Registration closes July 12, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Explore Camp Seven Hills through the lens of a digital camera. Learn the basics of digital photography and how photography has changed over the years. Take and develop your own digital pictures in the Camp Seven Hills Digital Photo Studio. Create your own pinhole camera to take home and impress your family and friends. All this and other great camp activities are included (i.e., swimming, hiking, camp songs, arts & crafts, cookouts, laughter, friends, and s’mores). Girls can bring their own New! Two-Weeks! inexpensive digital cameras to camp for this program. Camp Just the Camp Basics will have a few digital cameras Sessions 2 & 3: July 11-23, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 to work with. Fee: $590 per person Spend two weeks at Seven Hills mastering the basics of camp. Sharpen your outdoor cooking skills, bring out your artistic side at arts & crafts or the drama center, pique your curiosity with nature on a trail hike, improve your precise aim while at the archery range, progress on new swimming strokes at the pool, and when at the boating area perfect your balance while on our new paddle boards. The choices are yours to explore and you can work to master them all! Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges: Cadette – Archery, Cadette Trail Adventure, Outdoor Art Apprentice; Senior – Adventure Camper, Outdoor Art Expert, Paddling. 20
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) The Seven Hills Amazing Race New! It’s Campers vs. Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Counselors Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 Fee: $380 per person Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 Registration closes July 12, 2021 New! You have seen it on TV. Now it is your chance to do it at camp! New! Fee: $380 Per Person The Seven Hills Girls will test their teamwork to Pick your team names, design Great Cupcake War overcome and conquer challenges Hooray for Skills your team shirts, and set up your Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 across six “countries” in camp. Road and Chills! challenges. Spend time at camp blocks might include climbing, putting your skills to the test as you Registration closes June 21, 2021 Session 2: July 11-16, 2021 shelter/raft building, archery, Registration closes June 28, 2021 and your friends challenge your Session 3: July 18-23, 2021 canoeing, tent pitching, fire favorite camp counselors in archery, Registration closes July 5, 2021 building, outdoor cooking, kayaking, Session 4: July 25-30, 2021 swimming, boating, and more. Are and more. It’s non-stop adventure to Registration closes July 12, 2021 you destined to be champions? You Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 the end! Fee: $380 per person will find out as you participate in the first annual Seven Hills Campers vs. Fee: $380 per person Spend your time at camp practicing Counselors competition. Your camp your outdoor skills. How fast can friends will cheer you on as you Calling all aspiring bakers! Do you you pitch a tent? What about make your way to victory! want to be the next Candace Nelson, the Founder of Sprinkles, or Sally making and starting your own campfire, or creating your own Girls will earn requirements towards Camacho, the Top Chef Just Desserts the following Girl Scout badges: finalist? If you enjoy baking and shelter with natural material? This program will help introduce and Cadette – Good Sportsmanship; want to learn more, this program is Senior – Cross-Training. for you. Spend your week “spicing” prepare you for our famous annual it up in the kitchen at Camp Seven Skills & Chills event. Swimming and Hills. Girls will work with our head all of the other great activities of cook preparing a variety of different camp are also included. cupcakes and desserts. At the end of the week compete in the Seven Hills Great Cupcake War as you display your cupcake creation for your fellow campmates to try and vote on. 21
CAMP SEVEN HILLS PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN THE FALL OF 2021 (CONTINUED) Night Owls My Camp Bucket List on the Prowl Sessions 2 & 3: July 11-23, 2021 Registration closes June 28, 2021 Session 1: July 4-9, 2021 Registration closes June 21, 2021 Fee: $610 per person Session 5: August 1-6, 2021 Registration closes July 19, 2021 This is your chance to do all of the things on your summer camp bucket list: Fee: $380 per person • Take a horseback ride • Do a kitchen raid • Go swimming • Sleep in late with Are you ready to experience nature’s breakfast in bed nightlife at Camp Seven Hills? Prowl • Have a movie night around our trails at night, search the (with popcorn, of course) • Do your very own escape room sky for a shooting star, play glow-in- • Stay up late à la Camp Seven Hills the-dark games, have a glow-in-the- • Pick fresh berries at Paul’s • Play glow-in-the-dark games dark party, plan a kitchen raid, and Organic Farm and make your shop in the Tuck Shop... all at night! • Have a blazing campfire very own fruit pies to share with After a hard night of play, sleep late with s’mores the next morning with time to enjoy On Belay your camp friends your favorite camp activities in the Sessions 1 – July 4-9, 2021 afternoon. Registration closes June 21, 2021 Sessions 3 – July 18-23, 2021 Girls will earn requirements towards Registration closes July 5, 2021 the following Girl Scout badges: Fee: $390 per person Cadette – Night Owl; Senior – Traveler. This is your opportunity to master your balancing and maneuvering capabilities on the Seven Hills ropes course. Test your skills and conquer your fears as your try elements such as Islands in the Sky, Centipede, Burma Bridge, Two-Line, Catwalk, Dangle Duo, or Zip-Line. It’s up to you. You can do all of this while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course element that they complete. 22
Family and Friends Event CAMP SEVEN HILLS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS at Camp Seven Hills FOR GIRLS AGES 13-17 Camp Seven Hills Prepared yourself for future summer camp staff positions. Celebrates 90 Years! For girls ages 13 & 14 For Girls 15 - 17 years old Date – July 30- Aug. 1, 2021 Two Weeks! Four Weeks! Registration closes July 12, 2021 Minimum Capacity 30 Junior CIT CIT (Counselor In Training) COST OPTIONS: (Counselor In Training) Sessions 1 through 4: July 4-30, 2021 • $70 per person (2 nights) Sessions 4 & 5: Registration closes June 1, 2021 July 25 –August 6, 2021 • $40 per person (1 night) Registration closes July 12, 2021 Fee: $665 per person • $30 per person (Saturday Fee: $550 per person This four-week course will concentrate during the day only) on the fundamentals of the Girl • Children under 5 years Begin training to become Scout camping program: counseling of age are free a camp counselor. Junior techniques, leadership, self-esteem, and Counselors in Training (JCITs) will provide skills that are necessary BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! learn the fundamentals of when working with younger campers. leadership, camp management, Let’s enjoy an in-person Participants will plan and assist with the childcare, and the safety and supervision of activities, as well as assist celebration of 90 years since risk management aspects of we couldn’t gather last year! with instruction supervised by senior running a camp program. A staff. The CIT program is a recognized participant must demonstrate Did you know that Camp Seven Hills training program throughout the country appropriate maturity for her opened its doors in 1930 and served and is a recommended prerequisite age, have leadership potential, 50 campers that summer? Much for summer camp employment. CITs a positive attitude, and be able has changed over the years. Calling will receive certification in First Aid to work well with others. Junior all families, friends and alumni! and CPR and their CIT pins upon CITs can access all of the basic This summer Camp Seven Hills will successful completion of this program. camp programs, (e.g., swimming, be celebrating 90 years of summer Prospective CITs will receive an exploring nature, arts & crafts, camp adventures. Be a part of our additional application packet that must and relaxing around campfires.) celebratory weekend as you get a be completed prior to the start of the This is a two-week program, ad chance to see how camp has grown program. Girls that complete the full girls will remain at camp the and developed through the years. CIT program will be invited back the entire 2 weeks. No application, Swimming, boating, horseback riding, last week of camp as a Camp Seven interview or references required. ropes course, arts & crafts, tours, Hills Intern. laughter, evening campfires, candlelit path ceremony, and lots of s’mores will be a part of this festive weekend. Ropes course and horseback riding will be on a first come, first served basis and will be an additional fee payable at camp. 23
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