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How to Register for Camp p. 5
Resident Camp p. 6
Info Sessions
Conowingo Camp Chats p. 7
Resident Camp At-A-Glance p. 9
Pre-Camp Events p. 12
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Special Events p. 14
Riding Camp p. 18
Resident Camp p. 22
Information
Resident Camp Programs p. 30
Grades 2-3
Grades 4-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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p. 38
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Leadership Opportunities p. 50
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Make this a Summer to Remember. Attend Girl Scout Camp!
Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran seeking new adventures, you’ll
find fun, friendship and memories to last a lifetime at Girl Scout summer camp.
Camp Conowingo offers a wide variety of camp options for all girls that include
themed specialty activities as well as traditional crafts, songs and campfires.
Girl Scout camps feature unique leadership opportunities where girls build 21st
century life skills that help them become leaders of tomorrow. They discover how
to be more independent and self-reliant, connect with others, individually and as
a team, and ways to take action to protect the planet’s natural resources.
Imagine seeing the elated look on a girl’s face when she rides a horse for the first
time, climbs to the top of the rock wall, achieves the perfect spiral tie-dye, or sits
giggling with new friends around a campfire. By participating in camp programs,
girls discover new ideas and skills. They face challenges and celebrate their
successes when they accomplish something they may never have dreamed
possible before their camp experiences.
Essential Skills
Learned through
Examples at Camp
Problem Solving,
Team Building and
Decision Making
Group living and
challenge course
participation
Working together to care for the
unit and the people in it, voting
on decisions that will affect
the whole group, and solving
challenge course scenarios.
Healthy Relationships
and Conflict
Resolution
Diversity among
campers and staff
Communicating with others and
interacting with people from
different cultures, places and
backgrounds.
Flexibility and
Adaptability
Reactions to
unexpected or new
circumstances
Self-Discovery and
Self-Confidence
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Program activities and
personal challenges
Experiencing new things at
camp such as trying new foods
and meeting new people.
Adapting to schedule changes
on rainy days.
Climbing to the top of the rock
wall, trying archery for the first
time, and leading a song for
younger girls.
How to Register for Camp
Registration opens February 1, 2015.
Early registration deadline March 1, 2015.
To register your camper, please visit gscm.org.
Each session requires a $50 non-refundable deposit
Unpaid balances are due on or before June 1, 2015. An unpaid balance will result in cancellation.
For registrations submitted on June 1, 2015 or later, the full balance is due upon registration
Questions about camp or the camp registration process?
E-mail [email protected] or call 410.358.9711.
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Resident Camp Info Sessions
LIVE! Conowingo Camp Chats
Have questions? Join us for a camp preview, where we will discuss camp and share helpful hints
to make campers’ experiences enjoyable. This is the time for you to ask questions and get special
sneak peeks. Attend an open house event and qualify for a drawing for a discount coupon for one
week of camp. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you pick the perfect camp
session(s).
Join us for online Camp Chats, hosted by Megan “Taz” Hardy (Outdoor Specialist) and Kelly
“Mustang” Rhodes (Event Specialist), each Conowingo Camp Chat “episode” covers a different
topic relevant to both new and returning campers. Sample topics include: how to pack for camp,
homesickness, keeping in touch with your camper and more. Conowingo Camp Chat episodes will
be hosted on Google Hangouts, starting in late March and broadcasting live, the same weekday
evening every other week into mid-May. If you miss an episode, don’t worry, the videos will be
uploaded to our YouTube Channel at GirlScoutsCentralMD. Checkout last year’s Camp Chats
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRtQ_1LD03X-u-tLtpnQ5B9QfDZ3b910v.
February 8, 2015
from 5-7 pm at Camp Ilchester
February 16, 2015
from 1 -3 pm at the GSCM
Urban Program & STEM Center
March 15, 2015
from 1 -3 pm at Camp
Woodlands
March 27, 2015
from 5-7 pm at Camp
Conowingo, Shadowbrook
Attend a resident camp info session to qualify for a drawing for a discount coupon for one week of camp.
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We Need Your Input!
We need your input, starting with episode 1! We will be designing each episode around different topics that you and your camper
think are important! So shoot Megan “Taz” Hardy an email with any questions or concerns you may have about Summer Resident
Camp at Camp Conowingo at [email protected].
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Resident Camp At-A-Glance
All Grades are for FALL 2015
Session 1 June 15 – 19, 2015
Taste of Camp (Grades 2-3)
Just Camp! (Grades 4-5)
Camp Sampler (Grades 4-5)
Camp CORPS (Grades 6-8)
Conowingo Chillin’ (Grades 6-8)
You Can’t do THAT at Camp!
(Grades 9-12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Session 4 July 5 – 10, 2015
Gadgets, Gizmos and Goo (Grades 2-3)
Saddles, Paddles & Arrows (Grades 4-5)
Recycle Runway (Grades 4-5)
Outdoor Artisan (Grades 4-5)
Girls Go Tech (Grades 6-8)
Aqua Adventures (Grades 6-8)
Rock, Ropes Rappelling (Grades 6-8)
Beach Bums (Grades 9-12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Session 2 June 21 – 26, 2015
full bleed photo
S’mores and More (Grades 2-3)
S’mores and More Mini-Session A or B
(Grades 2-3)
Saddles, Paddles & Arrows (Grades 4-5)
Rainbow Weavers (Grades 4-5)
Conowingo CSI (Grades 6–8)
Best-o-Wingo (Grades 6-8)
Kayak ATTACK! (Grades 6-8)
Kayak ATTACK! (Grades 9-12)
Underwater Explorers – Scuba
Certification (Grades 9-12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Session 3
June 28 – July 2, 2015
Session 5 July 12 – 17, 2015
Mer-tastic (Grades 2-3)
Mix n’Match (Grades 4-5)
Wet, Wild & Cool (Grades 4-5)
Zombie Survival (Grades 4-5)
Water Wonderland (Grades 6-8)
Zombie Invasion (Grades 6-8)
Triple Challenge Harpers Ferry (Grades
9-12)
CIT I (Grades 11 – 12)
CIT II (Grades 11 – 12)
WIT I (Grades 11 – 12)
WIT II (Grades 11 – 12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Camp Super Stars – Frozen Style
(Grades 2-3)
Camp Sampler (Grades 4-5)
Art-Rageous (Grades 4-5)
H20 Explosion (Grades 6-8)
Theater in the Woods (Grades 6-8)
Theater in the Woods (Grades 9-12)
You Can’t do THAT at Camp! (Grades
9-12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
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Session 6 July 19 – 24, 2015
Fairies and Fireflies (Grades 2-3)
We Want it All (Grades 4-5)
Tribute Training (Grades 4-5)
Camp Katniss (Grades 6-8)
Cast Iron Chef (Grades 6-8)
Guppy Gulch (Grades 6-8)
Backwoods Adventure (Grades 9-12)
Guppy Gulch (Grades 9-12)
CIT I (Grades 11–12)
CIT II (Grades 11–12
WIT I (Grades 11–12)
WIT II (Grades 11–12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Session 7 July 26 – 31, 2015
Be Brave! (Grades 2-3)
Adventure Sports (Grades 4-5)
Mix n’Match (Grades 4-5)
Hogwoods: Camp of Magic (Grades 4-5)
Homemade by YOU (Grades 6-8)
Pennsylvania Expedition (Grades 6-8)
High Adventure (Grades 9-12)
CIT II (Grades 11–12)
WIT II (Grades 11–12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Session 8 August 2 – 7, 2015
Water Fun (Grades 2-3)
Junior Jam (Grades 4-5)
Just Add Water (Grades 4-5)
iKayak (Grades 4-5)
iKayak (Grades 6-8)
Spa-tastic! (Grades 6-8)
Choose Your Own (Grades 6-8)
Guppy Gulch (Grades 6–8)
Duct Tape Diva (Grades 9-12)
Guppy Gulch (Grades 9–12)
CIT II (Grades 11–12)
WIT II (Grades 11–12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
Session 9 August 9 – 14, 2015
Teddy & ME (Grades 2-3)
Saddles, Paddles & Arrows (Grades 4-5)
Adventure Sports (Grades 4-5)
Best-o-Wingo (Grades 6-8)
Moonlight Mayhem (Grades 9-12)
Riding Camp (Grades 4-12)
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Pre-Camp Events
Register online at gscm.org
Winter Adventures
at Camp Conowingo
Big Outdoors Event
GSCM Jamboree
Formerly the Encampment
Girl Scout Juniors - Cadettes
All Girl Scouts, family and friends
Girl Scout Brownies - Cadettes
March 7 (10am) – 8 (10am)
April 26 (10am – 3pm)
Girl Scout Bridging Brownies -Cadettes
January 16 (7pm) – 18 (10am)
$55/girl and $25/adult and one can of
food to donate to Harvest for the Hungry
$12 (includes tote bag and patch) for Girl
Scouts and non-Girl Scouts who preregister by April 1 $8 for admission only.
The first 300 girls to register will receive a
free geode to crack.
May 1 (6pm) – 3 (10 am)
$35/girl and $15/adult and one can of
food to donate to Harvest for the Hungry
Camp Conowingo
Experience the fun of summer during
the winter months. We will hike, use
the challenge course, go geocaching
and enjoy other great winter activities.
In the evening, we will gather around
the campfire for stories and songs.
Tell your Summer Camp friends to
come out and join you this winter at
the “coolest” camp ever. Fee includes
overnight camping, activities, 4 meals
and participation patch. Dinner is not
provided Friday evening.
Winter Adventures
(Just for the Day)
Camp Conowingo
Come spend the night at Camp
Conowingo and see if you have what
it takes to become a real forensic
scientist. Throughout the two days, girls
will take fingerprints, investigate trace
evidence, and even look into analyzing
crime scene elements. Girl Scout
Juniors will earn their Detective badge
from the Get Moving Journey and Girl
Scout Cadettes will earn their Special
Agent badge from the Breathe Journey.
The camp will end with a Whodunit?
mystery that will take the girls on a
camp-wide chase for the clues!
Adventure Sports
Girl Scout Daisies - Cadettes
Girl Scout Juniors - Ambassadors
January 17 (9am – 5pm)
April 11 (9am) – 12 (10am)
$15/girl and one can of food to donate to
Harvest for the Hungry
$45 per girl/ $15 adult
Camp Conowingo
Can’t make the whole weekend for
Winter Adventures? Try just heading
out for the day! Experience the fun
of summer camp during the winter
as we hike, use the challenge course,
go geocaching and enjoy other great
winter activities. Tell your Summer
Camp friends to come out and join you
this winter at the “coolest” camp ever.
Fee includes fun patch and snack. Day
participants, please bring a bag lunch.
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Camp Conowingo
During this adventure-filled weekend
girls will have a blast making friends,
canoeing on the Conowingo Pond,
trying their hand at archery, challenging
themselves to climb to the top of the
rock wall and overcoming elements
on the high and low rope challenge
courses. The girl fee includes overnight
camping, activities and 3 meals.
Camp Ilchester
The Caitlin Dunbar Nature Center
celebrates its 7th Anniversary at Camp
Ilchester. This year’s event promises to
be the biggest ever! Come see raptors
from all over the world! Try archery,
explore nature trails and climb a rock
wall! It’s also a great place to showcase
girls’ Take Action Projects (because
ideas are contagious). Refreshments
and other merchandise will be available
for purchase. Enjoy all of this and
much, much more! Remember, nothing
is bigger than THE BIG OUTDOORS
EVENT! Questions, e-mail boxturtle@
gscm.org
$50 per girl/ $25 adult
Camp Conowingo, Chimney Trail
Head to Camp Conowingo and join Girl
Scouts from all over central Maryland
for a fun filled weekend. In honor of the
winning Girl’s Choice Badge Theme –
Outdoor Recreation, the Jamboree will
be filled with nothing but recreation
adventures. Try your hand at archery,
climb the rock wall, canoe around the
pond, hike nature trails and more!
Activities will be designed based on Girl
Scout grade levels and ALL bridging Girl
Scout Brownies through Cadettes are
welcome!
Think you are too old to participate in
this event? Then volunteer! This will
be a fun filled weekend you will always
remember.
Cost includes four meals, program
supplies, water bottle, bandana and
program patch.
NOTE: Camp Trained Adults and First
Aiders are both provided by the Event
Committee.
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Special Events
at Camp Conowingo
Register online at gscm.org
Camp Open House
June 13, noon to 5 pm
Girls Grades K-12
$5 per person
This year we are celebrating National
Get Outdoors Day and Camp
Conowingo’s “Great Adventures” for
summer 2015 at our pre-camp Open
House! Come out to camp for the
day and enjoy our summer activities:
rock wall climbing, swimming, horses,
archery, arts and crafts, and much
more! You will get to take a tour
of camp, meet the staff and enjoy
hamburgers and hotdogs.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
Girls Grades 1-5 (Sat 10am – Sun 10am)
Weekend Choice 1: June 20-21
(End’s early morning on Father’s Day)
Weekend Choice 2: July 11-12
$35 per person
This is an opportunity for daughters and
moms or favorite female role models to
experience overnight camp together.
Conowingo’s trained staff will provide
all activities and meals; guardians
will provide supervision. Come meet
the camp staff, see the facilities and
experience fun camp activities such
as crafts, nature, swimming, campfire,
songs, s’mores and more! Every
participant will receive a t-shirt and
girls will receive a Camp Conowingo
Resident Camp Participation patch.
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Riding Camp
For girls in grades 4–12; sessions 1 - 9
Whether you’ve been riding for years, are just starting lessons, or simply love
horses, we have a riding level just right for you! At Riding Camp this summer,
girls in grades 4-12 will experience the joy and adventure of English horseback
riding in a safe and comfortable environment. Conowingo’s equestrian staff
have previous experience teaching horseback riding and will provide close
and constant supervision during all aspects of the riding program.
In our Horseback Riding Program, campers will be broken into four levels of
experience. All program levels will focus on level appropriate horsemanship
and horse care. On every full day of camp, you will have time in the stables
learning about horse health and care, and riding time working on skills in
the ring and out on the trails. You will also learn the care and management
of horses, hands on, by helping Conowingo’s equestrian staff with feeding,
cleaning, and grooming. Additionally, campers in Riding Camp will still
participate in other camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, nature
exploration and the ropes course, as time allows. (Horses may not be ridden
in excessive heat or other conditions that would make riding unsafe for
campers or horses. If this occurs, other activities will be offered at that time.)
How will it work?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
WIT 1 & 2
Riding camp will be offered each
session this summer. After arriving
for your session, you will complete a
written assessment of your experience,
riding ability, and horse knowledge.
After the assessment, you will be placed
in the most appropriate skill level. Each
level will be given the opportunity to
participate in activities, games, and
challenges appropriate to their skill level
both on and off the horse.
Campers do not need any previous
horse experience. In this level, you will
learn topics such as, but not limited
to, the basics of horsemanship, horse
sense, rules for safe riding, parts of the
horse and tack, approaching, leading,
saddling and bridling, mounting and
dismounting, basic riding position, and
basic aids and horse control. You will
use these skills to play horse games
and to travel out of the ring and onto
Conowingo’s trails.
Campers need minimal horse
experience and must be able to control
a horse at a walk. In this level, you will
learn the basics of trail riding as well as
beginning the trot. You will also expand
your knowledge of horse colors and
markings and horse behavior. You will
use these skills to play horse games in
the ring and to travel onto Conowingo’s
trails.
Campers need to be comfortable
around horses and have some
experience. They must be able to
groom and tack with limited assistance,
mount and dismount without
assistance, control a horse at trot, and
consistently post the trot. In this level,
you will spend most of your riding time
outside of the ring on the Conowingo
trails and the time spent in the ring will
be focused on games and exercises.
When not riding, you will focus on areas
such as basic horse first aid and horse
behavior that will help you become a
stronger, more confident rider.
Campers must be experienced and
comfortable around horses. They
must be able to groom and tack a horse
without assistance, control a horse at
the walk, trot, and canter, and safely ride
in a group. In this level, you will use your
riding ability to explore the trails, play
games, and try new things that you can’t
always do in a standard lesson program.
You will also expand your knowledge of
horse behavior and psychology, first aid,
and everyday horse care.
(Wrangler in Training – By Application
Only – Ambassadors, Grades 11 or 12)
Campers must be experienced and
comfortable working with horses.
Campers must be able to ride with
control and balance and to ride a variety
of horses. As a WIT, you will not only
expand your knowledge of horses and
horse care, but will learn how to pass
that knowledge on to younger campers.
You will assist with instruction in horse
care, horse sense, and horse behavior
and help to lead trail rides and other
activities. Any level of rider can be a
WIT as long as they are comfortable
around horses and willing to learn.
Due to the liability on behalf of Girl
Scouts of Central Maryland, staff may
change the level of girls at any point
during the week to assure they are in the
level that best suits their riding abilities.
Session 1 and 3: $420 Before March 1
$450 After March 1
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Session 2 & 4–9: $460 Before March 1
$495 After March 1
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Resident Camp Information
Everything you need to know about life at
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s summer resident camp!
Location
Camp Conowingo is located in Cecil
County, Maryland, approximately
one hour northeast of Baltimore City.
The camp is situated on 600 acres
of woodlands and open fields along
the Susquehanna River. For more
information about this property or the
other properties owned and operated
by Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, visit
our website at http://gscm.org/camps/.
Girl Scout Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage,
confidence and character, who make
the world a better place.
Scout Leadership Experience and
embracing the traditional Girl Scout
camp experience. At camp, every unit
rotates through core activities each day,
in addition to the specific unit activities
they chose for the week. These core
activities, which generally make up four
of the seven program sessions that
the campers attend each day, include
swimming, arts and crafts, ropes
course, rock climbing and nature study.
In the remaining three sessions, units
work toward unit goals and outcomes
based on their chosen program.
While we do our best to ensure that
all activities listed for each camp are
accomplished during their week at
Conowingo, schedules may need to
change or all listed activities may not be
able to be completed due to weather
or other factors that are beyond our
control.
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
(GSLE) represents 15 short-term
leadership outcomes that ultimately
lead to ONE long term outcome—“Girls
lead with courage, confidence, and
character to make the world a better
place.” All Girl Scout activities tie to one
or more of the 15 short term leadership
outcomes, and actively engage girls
through three processes—Girl Led,
Learning by Doing, and Cooperative
Learning.
Camp Philosophy and Camp Life
Camping provides girls a rich
experience away from home. Camp
is a great place for a girl to unlock her
potential and discover the world and
the great outdoor adventures that
await her! This unique environment
helps her develop positive self-esteem,
leadership skills and social skills all
while having the time of her life. The
summer camp experience is truly a
building block in the development of
girls into successful and resourceful
young women. In this outdoor setting,
girls develop a strong sense of self, gain
practical life skills, become resourceful
problem solvers, and cultivate healthy
relationships by living and working
together.
Camp Program
All programs at Camp Conowingo meet
the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA)
standards of program excellence by
focusing on core activities that develop
new skills, following the National Girl
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Is your Camper ready for resident camp?
1. Has she been
away from home
overnight for
more than one
night?
yes
no
2. Is she willing to
live in a rustic
outdoor setting
that includes
night sounds,
bugs, animals,
and using
latrines?
yes
no
3. Can she shower
on her own and
maintain her
personal hygiene
with some
assistance?
yes
no
4. Can she
maintain, pack,
and carry her
own gear?
yes
no
5. Is she willing to
perform kapers
(camp chores)
including the
following:
cleaning a
latrine and living
area, collecting
firewood, and
assisting with
other daily living
tasks?
yes
no
6. Can she live and
work with people
of various
diversities such
as those of
different races,
religions, and
socio-economic
backgrounds?
yes
no
While at camp, as girls make new
friends, try new things and test their
skills and knowledge, they:
•
Discover
Explore the world around them
and gain an understanding of
themselves and their values.
•
Connect
Work collaboratively with others
and build healthy relationships.
•
Take Action
Make the world a better place.
For more information about the Girl
Scout Leadership Experience, please
visit http://gscm.org/about/resources/
program-resources/.
Accreditation
The American Camping Association
(ACA) accredited Girl Scouts of Central
Maryland’s Camp Conowingo in 2014.
Accreditation means that the camp
undergoes a thorough review process
by outside camping professionals
every three years. Camp Conowingo
consistently achieves the highest
standard in the areas of personnel,
program, site administration, and health
care. Camp Conowingo also adheres
to the Maryland Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene Youth Camp
regulations.
Facilities
While the camp is primitive in some
aspects, it allows campers to connect
with their natural surroundings.
Campers live together in groups,
called units, based on their grades and
chosen programs. We have a range
of accommodations including yurts,
glen shelters, platform tents, teepees
or lodges (unit placements are not
determined until immediately prior
to each session). Within each unit are
sleeping facilities, kitchen shelters,
latrines, cold-water hand washing
stations, and a campfire area. Each
sleeping unit, other than when the
campers are tent camping, is equipped
with a cot and mattress for sleeping.
Most units do not have electricity or
flushable toilets. The air-conditioned
dining hall, bathhouse, health center at
Pax TU and swimming pool areas boast
modern facilities.
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dietary restrictions may also be
accommodated; however, parents may
need to supplement acceptable foods
for our staff to prepare. Any special
dietary needs or arrangements are to
be discussed with the Camp Director
prior to camp and noted on the Health
History form (email [email protected]).
girl. We expect campers will act in
accordance to the Girl Scout law and
“be a sister to every Girl Scout.” Girl
Scouts of Central Maryland reserves
the right to send any girl home that
exhibits unsafe and/or unacceptable
behavior or endangers other girls, staff
or property. We have a zero tolerance
policy for violence. Parents/guardians
or emergency contacts will be notified
and are responsible for picking up the
girl immediately from camp. No refund
will be given if a camper is sent home
due to unacceptable behavior. We
also ask that parents encourage their
campers to speak up when they see
unacceptable behavior among others in
their unit. The staff are there to ensure
every camper is having a safe and fun
experience at camp.
Camp Communications
Since Resident Camp is a time for
the camper to learn about being
independent and empowered, we do
not have a telephone line available for
campers’ use during their stay at camp.
Please be assured that the camp will
contact you with any concerns about
your child. The best way to ensure a
successful and positive time for your
camper at camp is through snail-mail
or e-mail. Campers love to send and
receive mail at camp and camp staff
encourage campers to write letters
home. All mail is distributed once a day
to campers during mail call (usually
during a Me Time), and instructions
for sending both e-mail and snail-mail
will be provided for parents in the
confirmation packet.
What about the Heat
and Severe Weather?
Note: Staff members sleep in separate
areas within the unit, but are centrally
located within the unit to which they are
assigned.
Preparation for Camp
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Parent/Camp Partnership
The best opportunity to see the camp
and meet our summer staff is at the
Open House. A successful camp
experience happens when the parents
and camp work together to make sure
that each camper has a positive time
at camp. Using positive language and
encouraging your camper to be excited
about this new experience has a huge
impact. If you have any questions or
concerns prior to the summer or about
summer camp opportunities, please
contact us at [email protected].
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Make sure to discuss camp and
the adventures in store with your
camper many times before camp
begins. A camper is much more
likely to be excited if you are excited
too.
Review the Is She Ready for
Resident Camp sidebar and make
sure yes is the answer to all the
questions.
Health & Safety
The health and safety of campers are
our primary concern. All staff members
are certified in first-aid and CPR, and
a health professional is located at the
health center, Pax Tu, at all times while
the camp is in session. As part of our
dedication to the health and safety of
your camper, we require all campers
and staff to submit health history forms.
In addition, to ensure confidentiality
and safety for everyone on property, all
medications, vitamins and supplements
are collected and secured by the Health
Supervisor.
Meals
Well-balanced, kid-friendly meals
are served in the main dining hall.
Girls also have the opportunity to
plan and prepare their own campfire
cookout with their unit. We request
that all girls drink at least one full glass
of water prior to milk, juice, or other
beverages during mealtime to ensure
continued hydration. Vegetarian
diets can be accommodated. Other
Kapers
A Typical Day at Camp
7 amWake-Up
At Resident Camp, campers adapt
easily to the climate. Campers naturally
adapt to living in the summer heat
without air conditioning or fans by
staying hydrated, resting during the
hottest part of the day, swimming in
the pool, participating in water games
and wearing cool, cotton clothing.
Camp Conowingo is part of the national
weather service and we are updated
before severe weather arrives. During
severe weather such as thunderstorms,
we follow GSUSA safety standards.
8 am
Camper Behavior
8:30pm Unit Time
All Camp
In accordance with our camp
philosophy, camp is a friendly, fun and
safe space for everyone. The camp
staff strives to create a successful and
positive camp experience for every
Flag & Breakfast
9 amKapers
10 am
Activity Times
NoonLunch
1 pm
Me Time
Rest Hour
2 pm
Activity Times
6 pm
Flag & Dinner
7 pm
Activity Time
All Camp
10 pm
Lights Out
Bed Time
Girl Scout camp is a community based
on everyone respecting themselves,
each other and their environment.
One way we instill this philosophy is
every camper’s participation in daily
community chores, called kapers.
Kapers include cleaning-up the unit/
living area, cleaning and stocking the
latrines/ port-a-potties daily, setting
tables for meals and helping to keep the
camp clean. Girls in the horse program
will also help with barn and stable
chores.
Camp Staff
Resident Camp staff is recruited and
carefully selected both regionally
and from around the world. It is our
belief that a diverse staff offers girls
of all ages the opportunity to meet
people from near and far, to learn more
about themselves and people who
are different from them. Applicants
are required to undergo background,
fingerprint and drug screenings.
Specialty program instructors
(lifeguards, horse personnel) have
extensive training in their areas of
expertise. Adult staff to camper ratios
adheres to Girl Scout safety standards
and are: 1:6 for Grades 2-3; 1:8 for
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Grades 4-5; 1:10 for Grades 6-8; and 1:12
for Grades 9-12.
received and a place becomes
available for the camper. Deposits
are non-refundable.
GSCM Camp Store/Trading Post
Camp Conowingo Trading Post will be
ONSITE again for 2015!!
• Campers will be able to shop 1 to 2
times a week at the Camp Trading
Post while at camp.
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The Trading Post will carry items
such as t-shirts, bracelets,
flashlights, bandanas, water bottles,
and other popular program and
camping related items for your
camper to enjoy during her camp.
Camp Care Packages will be
available for order from the GSCM
store.
All packages come with a free bag
Save money with no shipping cost
(all packages will be hand delivered) to
camp for your camper to receive with
unit mail delivery
Find Us Online
Frequently asked questions, upcoming
events and more information can be
found on the Girl Scouts of Central
Maryland’s camp page online at: www.
gscm.org/camps.
How to Register:
REGISTRATION OPENS February 1!
Registering for your camper’s
experience is just a mouse-click away.
• Visit www.gscm.org to register
online today!
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Please note that you will have to
pay a $50 non-refundable deposit
for each camp session when you
register.
•
For registrations submitted June
1, 2015 or later, full payment is due
with application.
•
Unpaid balances are due on or
before June 1, 2015. After that date,
an unpaid balance will result in
cancellation of session placement.
The applicant will be placed on
a waiting list until full payment is
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Discounts
•
If you register by March 1, 2015 you
will receive a 7% discount (as listed)
on each camp session.
•
For a family with more than one girl
attending resident camp, the full
fee will be charged for the first girl,
then a $20 discount will apply for
each additional girl in the family.
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Girls attending camp for four or
more sessions will receive a $100
discount off of the total fee.
Girls attending camp for seven or
more sessions will receive a $200
discount off the total fee.
Camp Buddies
Two girls wishing to attend camp
together as buddies must provide that
information on their registration forms.
Space is provided to indicate one
friend’s name and both buddies must
request each other. Please indicate your
buddy preference in the “special needs”
section of the online form. Cabin/tent
mate requests will be honored for one
friend only. We cannot guarantee buddy
placement, nor can we accommodate
more than one buddy.
Bus Service
Coach bus service is provided from
four locations to and from the camp at
a round trip charge of $45. This fee is
for the additional convenience of bus
transportation and to assist in covering
the rising cost of fuel for two buses.
Girls are transported on motor coaches
from the following locations:
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Baltimore City
GSCM Urban Program
& STEM Center
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Towson
Park & Ride at Providence Road
and I-695
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Glen Burnie
North County Recreation Center
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Annapolis
Annapolis High School
Specific drop-off and pick-up times will
be sent in the confirmation packet. As
each bus has a maximum of 46 riders,
bus transportation is on a first come,
first served basis at time of registration.
You will be notified in your confirmation
packet as to your bus status. If you
register online, please include your
bus preference in the “special needs”
section of the online form.
Not a Registered Girl Scout?
Our summer programs are available to
all girls! Camp is a great way for girls to
have fun, exercise leadership, learn new
skills, and develop a deep appreciation
for nature under the guidance of caring,
trained adults. Every girl deserves a
chance to camp! If the applicant is
not a registered Girl Scout, enclose
an additional $22 for the membership
fee, which covers registration and
insurance, with the camp registration
form and deposit. Check the
appropriate box on the registration
form to indicate non-Girl Scout.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance, based on need, is
available to all registered Girl Scouts.
The application must be submitted 45
days prior to the start of the program.
The Financial Assistance Application
(Form#: 04-1121) can be obtained from
the forms section of our website at
gscm.org/about/resources/forms-bynumber/. If you have questions about
the process email Barbara Waller at
[email protected].
Refunds
All requests for refunds must be
submitted in writing. Camp fees (minus
the $50 non-refundable deposit for
each camp session), are refundable
under the following conditions:
• If the written request is received
at least three weeks prior to the
opening day of the session.
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Within three weeks prior to the
opening date of the session, a
refund may be secured if GSCM
receives a written certificate from
a licensed medical professional
stating the camper is unable to
attend the camp session.
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Refunds will be prorated if any
medical situation occurs during the
camper’s session. Every effort will
be made to place the camper in
another session.
A full refund will be made if a
session is cancelled, or the camp is
unable to accommodate any of the
camper’s choices.
No refund will be given if a camper
is sent home due to unacceptable
behavior or homesickness.
A refund will not be given for no-shows.
Confirmation
Upon receipt of your daughter’s
registration form with deposit
and successful placement in the
chosen session(s), you will be sent
a confirmation packet via email that
includes the following:
• Parent information letter, including
a packing list
•
Health Exam and History Forms
•
Session and program placement
confirmation, including balance
due information
•
Luggage tags
•
Program Release Form
•
Bus schedule
•
Program Release Forms from
outfitters of specialty programs (if
applicable)
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S ‘Mores and More!
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 2
Calling all girls who are ready to give
resident camp a try! This session gives
first timers a chance to sample camp
activities – swimming, crafts, songs,
making s’mores around the campfire,
playing fun games and having lots of
fun with the new friends you’ll make at
camp!
If you register before March 1: $306
If you register after March 1: $330
S ‘Mores and More!
Mini-Camp*
Girls Grades 2-3
Sessions 2 A & 2 B
Session 2A: June 21, 2 pm to
June 23; 7:30 pm
Session 2B: June 24, 10 am to
June 26; 2:30 pm
Calling all girls who are ready to give
resident camp a try! These sessions
give first timers a chance to sample
camp activities – swimming, crafts,
songs, making s’mores around the
campfire, playing fun games and having
lots of fun with the new friends you’ll
make at camp!
Resident Camp Programs
All grades are for FALL of 2015
Every camper’s day is split into sessions, and girls rotate through activity sessions as a group. In
addition to their program theme activity, all girls will have the opportunity to experience core camp
activities like swimming, arts & crafts, campfires, nature study and more. Each camper will be sent
home with information about badge and Journey related activities they completed during the week.
Girl Scout Brownies
Grades 2-3
Taste of Camp
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 1
Do you want to go to camp, but are
nervous? Well, here’s the perfect
camp opportunity for you. Join your
new friends for a short week and get
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a taste of what Resident Camp and
Camp Conowingo is all about! You will
go on hikes and cook over a campfire,
swim in the pool, work as a team on the
challenge course, tie-dye and more!
If you register before March 1: $288
If you register after March 1: $310
If you register before March 1: $195
If you register after March 1: $210
* Transportation is not available for
S’Mores and More! Mini-Camps
Camp Superstars:
Frozen Style
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 3
Are you the next Camp Superstar?
Here’s your chance to find out during
this short week at camp. Learn about
different types of music, art, drama and
dance, by singing and dancing along to
your favorite songs by Elsa, Anna and
Olaf. Then, choose your favorite movie
scene to recreate and put your new
skills on display at Camp Conowingo’s
Creativity Show! This week wouldn’t be
complete without playing with real snow
and making your own ice cream. Of
course, you will still have time to relax in
the summer sun like Olaf with your new
friends.
If you register before March 1: $288
If you register after March 1: $310
Gadgets, Gizmos
and Goo!
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 4
How can you turn everyday items into
amazing gadgets, gizmos, and goo?
Explore the fun of science as you make
ice cream, glow water, ooey gooey slime
and fizzy explosions! Discover how to
grow crystals or capture the energy in
the air and make a hovercraft hover!
Turn your days inside out with crazy fun
while you enjoy Camp Conowingo with
new friends. Remember to take a break
from experimenting to enjoy some of
your favorite camp activities such as
swimming, hiking, crafts and more!
If you register before March 1: $344
If you register after March 1: $370
Mer-tastic
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 5
Just like Ariel the little mermaid, you and
your new mer-friends will do everything
water this week! Spend extra time in
the pool and choose between a sunset
or polar bear swim. Explore the waters
of Conowingo and search for magical
creatures on a creek hike, enjoy a
floating lunch and slide your way down
the giant Slip n’ Slide. To top it all off, you
will celebrate your water-filled week at
the All Camp Luau, with water games
and a chance to sink the pirates canoe
in the pool! If you’re feeling waterlogged,
dry off by climbing the rock wall, tiedying or going on a nature hike.
If you register before March 1: $325
If you register after March 1: $350
Fairies & Fireflies
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 6
Ride on the wings of a firefly to Camp
Conowingo and join us for a week of
fairy adventures. Choose your own fairy
name, make your own fairy costume
and earn your fairy wings at the end of
the week. You and your fairy friends will
get to go swimming, search for fireflies
and create fairy crafts.
If you register before March 1: $339
If you register after March 1: $365
Be Brave!
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 7
Are you brave like Merida, the princess
of DunBroch? Head out to camp and
explore how you can change your fate
and learn what it means to be your best
self! This week you and your new “clan”
will learn the basics of archery, visit
the stables to learn horse care, go on a
scavenger hunt led by Conowingo’s Will
O’ the Wisps, and plan a clan party and
awards ceremony with Queen Elinor.
If you register before March 1: $353
If you register after March 1: $380
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Girls Grades 2-3
Session 8
Come meet new friends above and
under the sea this week. You and your
new two-legged friends will become
mermaids and swim into all kinds of
adventures. You will make your own
bubble wands, spend extra time in the
pool, find new underwater friends on
a creek hike, go on a scavenger hunt
for sunken pirate treasures and sing
all day long. Catch your breath on land
when you go on hikes, make some sea
treasure crafts and relax by the pool.
If you register before March 1: $325
If you register after March 1: $350
Teddy & ME
Girls Grades 2-3
Session 9
Head to camp and bring your favorite
teddy or stuffed animal along for an
adventure! After spending time at the
pool, making crafts, singing songs and
exploring nature you will find out where
all the teddy bears go for their picnic
at Conowingo. Make a new teddy bear
friend to take home and enjoy treats at
the teddy bear picnic.
If you register before March 1: $339
If you register after March 1: $365
Girl Scout Juniors
Grades 4-5
Camp Sampler
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 1 & 3
Head out to camp and spend this
short week trying out everything Camp
Conowingo has to offer! Meet up with
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new friends and spend your time going
on creek hikes, conquering the ropes
course, seeing the view from the top of
the rock wall, and cooking a meal over
the campfire. Don’t forget to save some
time for a visit to the stables for a corral
ride, arts and crafts, and of course,
swimming too!! (Horses may not be
ridden in excessive heat. If this occurs,
other activities will be offered during
that time.)
If you register before March 1: $339
If you register after March 1: $365
Just Camp!
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 1
Come and do it all! Designed for both
first-timers and return campers, this
session lets you have fun at camp for
a short week! Sing songs, cook over
a campfire, go swimming, hiking and
more. You will get the chance to make
new friends, do cool arts & crafts
projects, play fun games, and try
everything that is Camp Conowingo.
Don’t forget to try the s’mores!
If you register before March 1: $311
If you register after March 1: $335
Rainbow Weavers
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 2
Come to camp and try your hand at
weaving and macramé as you create
everything from friendship bracelets
to a small throw rug for your room.
Discover the artist within, as you work
with mediums such as hemp, string,
fabric and rubber bands! Campers also
get to enjoy pool time, sports, nature,
and more. Campers are asked to bring
scrap cloth with them such as old
t-shirts, sheets, pillowcases, etc.
If you register before March 1: $330
If you register after March 1: $355
Saddles, Paddles and
Arrows
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 2, 4 & 9
You will spend your time enjoying
horses, archery and canoeing this week.
Learn the fundamentals of canoeing
and take two trips to the horse stables
for corral rides. Top it off with a bull’seye in archery class. Swimming, making
crafts and going on nature hikes are
all a part of this adventure filled week.
(Horses may not be ridden in excessive
heat. If this occurs, other activities will
be offered during that time.)
If you register before March 1: $385
If you register after March 1: $415
Art-Rageous
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 3
Come to camp for an outrageous time
as you paint, draw, stamp and mold
projects, make collages, create lanyards
and friendship bracelets and lots more!
Discover the artist within, as you use
the beautiful surroundings as your
inspiration and make new friends along
the way. Campers also get to enjoy pool
time, sports, nature, and more.
If you register before March 1: $330
If you register after March 1: $355
Outdoor Artisan
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 4
Express your creativity and nature
as your inspiration to create art. Take
time to be outdoors and enjoy its
peacefulness. Learn how to use art to
express your feelings. Work on twodimensional pieces as well as your own
personal sketchbook. As a group, create
a sculpture out of recyclable materials
or a portable mural for display.
If you register before March 1: $334
If you register after March 1: $360
Recycle Runway
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 4
Head to camp this week to learn how
you can help create a sustainable
environment and look great while doing
it! Combine style, imagination and
eco-consciousness to create one-of-a
kind clothing designs from recyclable
materials. Work together with your
fellow eco-fashionistas to learn ways
you can reduce waste by creating
beautiful and fun objects from reusable
materials. Several materials will be
provided, but bring anything you would
like to add or reuse from old t-shirts and
dresses to candy wrappers and plastic
bags. There will also be plenty of time
this week for swimming, hiking, and low
ropes too!
the rock wall and meet new friends while
roasting s‘mores around the camp fire.
(Horses may not be ridden in excessive
heat. If this occurs, other activities will
be offered during that time.)
If you register before March 1: $353
If you register after March 1: $380
If you register before March 1: $372
If you register after March 1: $400
Mix n’ Match
Wet Wild & Cool
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 5 & 7
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 5
Mix n’ Match your way through the week
with a bit of everything for the first-time
camper! Get creative with arts and
crafts, spend a session canoeing, learn
about nature, get on a horse and go on a
corral ride, challenge yourself to get up
Come to this session and explore the
wet and wonderful world of water. Have
some fun in the sun with water balloon
volleyball, a splash contest, water
aerobics, and many other water related
games! When you are not at the pool,
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have fun participating in a variety of
other camp activities such as arts and
crafts, ropes course and creek hikes.
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 7 & 9
If you register before March 1: $344
If you register after March 1: $370
Do you like all things adventure? During
this “extreme” week you and your team
will test your skills on the ropes course,
improve your rock climbing technique,
learn the basics of canoeing, and aim
for the bull’s eye in archery. Your group
will also choose from a variety of other
fun activities such as non-stop cricket,
pool volleyball, hula hooping, basketball
and soccer. All of this on top of your
favorite camp activities like swimming,
creek hikes and more!
Zombie Survival
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 5
Do you have what it takes to endure
a zombie invasion? Learn the survival
skills needed to stay alive after the
rise of the undead. Learn about edible
plants, navigation by the stars, first
aid in case of emergencies and other
helpful information to keep you from
becoming a zombie snack. Whether
you have zombies on your lawn or are
surrounded by the walking dead, this
program can help you make it out alive.
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
Hogwoods: Camp of
Magic
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 7
Tribute Training
Grades 4-5
Session 6
At the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen
learned many important survival skills
in the Hunger Games, now it’s your
turn! Join us at Camp Conowingo’s
Training Center to enhance your tribute
skills. You and your fellow tributes will
learn fire building, how to find food in
the wilderness, practice basic first aid,
decorate with camouflage and try your
hand at archery too! Optional: Come
dressed as a tribute or as your favorite
character. May the odds be ever in your
favor!
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
We Want It All!
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 6
Do you want to do everything at Camp
Conowingo? Then this is your chance!
Go on creek hikes and cook your own
meal over the campfire. See how
quickly you can climb the rock wall and
work as a team to conquer the ropes
course. You will even get a chance to
visit the stables and go on a horseback
ride in the corral. Make new friends as
you sit ‘round the campfire, do arts and
crafts, swim and enjoy nature activities.
(Horses may not be ridden in excessive
heat. If this occurs, other activities will
be offered during that time.)
If you register before March 1: $372
If you register after March 1: $400
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Are you tired of the muggle world? Then
join your sister magicians at Conowingo
for a week filled with adventure and
magic. Find yourself sorted into your
“house” (buddies will be kept in the
same “house”) before participating
in a number of amazing activities.
Try your hand at divination, see if you
can read your cookie crumbs, study
magical creatures, and participate in
wizard duels. Take a break to watch a
Harry Potter movie with some popcorn
and participate in your favorite camp
activities like swimming, campfires and
more!
If you register before March 1: $353
If you register after March 1: $380
iKayak
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 8
Do you love water sports and great
scenery? If so, this is the perfect week
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for you! You will start your week’s
adventure by learning all the basics
of kayaking on flat water, performing
rescue and safety techniques and
practicing paddle strokes. Then, you
will go off camp to enjoy the panoramic
views as you paddle and explore local
waterways. When your arms need a
rest, you can relax and participate in
other camp activities such as arts and
crafts and swimming.
If you register before March 1: $399
If you register after March 1: $430
Junior Jam
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 8
This session is jam packed with a bit of
everything for the first-time camper!
Get creative with arts and crafts, spend
a session canoeing, learn about nature,
get on a horse and go on a corral ride,
challenge yourself to get up the rock
wall and meet new friends while roasting
s ‘mores around the camp fire. This is
a great introduction for new campers.
(Horses may not be ridden in excessive
heat. If this occurs, other activities will
be offered during that time.)
If you register before March 1: $372
If you register after March 1: $400
Just Add Water!
Girls Grades 4-5
Session 8
You and your new mermaid friends will
do everything water this week! Go on
a creek hike and explore the creatures
that swim through Conowingo. Spend
extra time in the pool, play water
games, choose between a polar bear
or sunset swim, and paddle around
the Conowingo Lagoon during a canoe
session. When you feel waterlogged,
dry off and spend some time doing arts
and crafts, nature activities, solving
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challenges on the ropes course and
more.
If you register before March 1: $358
If you register after March 1: $385
Girl Scout Cadettes
Grades 6-8
Camp CORPS
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 1
Interested in math and engineering,
or just like to know how stuff works?
Explore the science behind some of
your favorite technology and learn
about engineers around camp, all while
enjoying everything camp has to offer.
Visit the Conowingo Dam and maybe
even take a tour of the facility and end
the week by creating your own project.
Unleash your inner engineer!
If you register before March 1: $339
If you register after March 1: $365
Conowingo Chillin’
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 1
Are you feeling stressed out these
days? Come out to Conowingo to
relax and chill while learning tips and
techniques for taking care of yourself.
Girls will be able to pamper themselves
this week by turning their unit into a
camp spa. Relax with soothing music,
learn about healthy eating, make natural
beauty products, and enjoy activities
like floating in the pool, writing in your
journal and unwinding with yoga. Girls
will also be able to spend time enjoying
regular camp activities like crafts,
nature hikes and campfires.
If you register before March 1: $316
If you register after March 1: $340
Best-o-Wingo
Kayak ATTACK!
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 2 & 9
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 2
Do you love everything at Camp
Conowingo and want to do it all? Come
develop your skills in all specialty areas
of camp! Take some trips to the stables
for a corral ride. Spend time learning the
basics of archery and the fundamentals
of canoeing. Challenge yourself by
hanging 40 feet in the air on the flying
squirrel and practice your rock climbing
skills on the wall. And, don’t forget the
swimming: enjoy plenty of time in the
water. There will still be time to enjoy
all the other traditional camp activities.
If you’re the active outdoor type, this
is the one for you! (Horses may not be
ridden in excessive heat. If this occurs,
other activities will be offered during
that time.)
During this week, girls and their new
friends will have fun learning kayaking
and canoeing basics. Start the week
learning the basics of kayaking on flat
water, performing rescue and safety
techniques and practicing paddle
strokes. Then, girls will have the chance
to leave camp to paddle and explore
local waterways and enjoy panoramic
views and wildlife. Also during the
week, girls will have the chance to
canoe on our own Conowingo Lagoon
as well as participate in other camp
activities such as arts and crafts, nature
exploration and swimming.
If you register before March 1: $385
If you register after March 1: $415
Conowingo CSI
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 2
A special agent wears many hats—
detective, scientist, psychologist,
and camper! Grab your crime tape
and microscope, and use your
detective skills to perform a camp
scene investigation. Use science,
technology and your intuition to
analyze clues, examine fingerprints,
question witnesses and decode a
secret message that might lead you to
the thief. When you need a break, visit
the pool for a swim, climb the rock wall
or try a new tie-dye pattern in arts and
crafts.
If you register before March 1: $348
If you register after March 1: $375
If you register before March 1: $418
If you register after March 1: $450
H2O Explosion
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 3
This week is all about the amphibious
life and girls will do just about everything
but sleep in the water. Pack up a
picnic and have a floating lunch on the
Conowingo Creek, canoe on the pond
and enjoy the giant Slip’n’Slide. Girls
will team up for the best water balloon
contest of the summer. Go on a creek
hike, swim twice a day and even choose
to get up early for a polar bear swim or
take an evening sunset float!
If you register before March 1: $334
If you register after March 1: $360
Theater in the Woods
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 3
Want to learn more about the theater?
Get dressed up with your new friends
and sit back to watch actors on stage
at the Dutch Apple Theater as they
perform Oklahoma. Before the play
enjoy dinner at the theater. While at
camp create, practice and perform your
own mini-play at Camp Conowingo’s
Creativity Show! Take a break from play
practice to enjoy the great outdoors
and many fun camp activities.
If you register before March 1: $451
If you register after March 1: $495
Aqua Adventures
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 4
Water, water everywhere—so make
waves! Girls will spend their week at
camp enjoying as many water activities
as possible including canoeing, creek
hikes, Slip ‘n’ Slide and sprinkler games.
But, it doesn’t stop there, they will also
have the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely
floating lunch and enjoy a sunset swim
in the pool.
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
Girls Go Tech
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 4
This week at camp, learn about green
design and in the process develop
science and engineering skills. Girls
will construct a dream studio from
start to finish – from brainstorming
an idea and creating a floor plan, to
building with green materials. Girls
will begin this unit by doing different
activities that examine human impact
on the environment and the current
strategies people implement to reduce
this impact. Through construction and
planning, explore and reflect on energy
usage at home and consider ways in
which you can change habits and lessen
environmental impact.
If you register before March 1: $372
If you register after March 1: $400
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Rocks, Ropes and
Rappelling
Grades 6-8
Session 4
Looking for real adventure? Wake up in
the morning at Camp Conowingo and
eat a big breakfast to prepare for a full
day of rock climbing. Come learn the
three R’s of rock climbing: Rocks, Ropes,
and Rappelling. Girls will spend four
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adventure-filled days at beautiful Rocks
State Park learning knot tying, belaying
techniques, climbing movements, and
most of all, having a total blast! At the
end of the day, cool off in the pool and
relax in front of the campfire as you
share your day’s adventures with your
new friends.
than on dry land. Enjoy creek hikes,
canoeing, and swimming in the pool.
There may even be a chance for a polar
bear swim! Take a break at your own
Water Wonderland Luau where we will
break out the giant Slip’n’Slide, play
water games, and toss around water
balloons.
If you register before March 1: $465
If you register after March 1: $500
If you register before March 1: $344
If you register after March 1: $370
Water Wonderland
Zombie Invasion
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 5
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 5
Are you like a fish when it comes to the
water? Come to Camp Conowingo and
spend more time in and on the water
Wake up the first morning of camp and
discover that all that’s left of civilization
is a few girls. You have a week to rebuild.
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How will you survive? Learn how to hide
in the woods and identify edible plants,
develop a power source, use the sun
to clean water and construct a shelter.
Perfect your archery skills to defend
yourself and practice emergency first
aid for treating wounds and amputated
limbs. Be careful, zombies are lurking!
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
Camp Katniss
If you register before March 1: $348
If you register after March 1: $375
Come to Conowingo and get in touch
with your inner Katniss. Spend your
week perfecting your aim in archery
and enhancing your survival skills. Pay
close attention as you learn valuable
tips in fire building, first aid, plant
identification, shelter construction and
camouflaging. Keep the odds in your
favor as you conquer obstacles you
never imagined you could! Optional:
Come dressed as a tribute or as your
favorite character.
If you register before March 1: $372
If you register after March 1: $400
Cast Iron Chef
(Season Five)
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 6
Become an outdoor chef this summer
as you learn all about new cuisines.
Cook at least one meal a day with your
group and learn all kinds of techniques
to become Conowingo’s Season Five
Cast Iron Chef! In this version of Cast
Iron Chef, you will be given an extreme
challenge or mystery ingredient that
you must use in your judged dish. At the
end of the week, you and your fellow
chefs will host a culinary tasting tour of
your new cuisines in hopes of winning
this summer’s Cast Iron Chef title. Of
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course, every chef needs to take a break
from the flames of competition so cool
off in the pool, make table decorations
in arts and crafts and do other camp
activities.
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Homemade by YOU
Guppy Gulch
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 6 & 8
Do you love water and adventure?
Come to camp to meet your Guppy
Gulch crew before heading out to Delta,
PA for two full days and one overnight
of explosive watery fun! Enjoy spending
your days at the gulch trying extreme
water activities like riding the kayak luge,
snorkeling with aquatic life, zip lining
into the beautiful quarry water, climbing
the floating wall and tons more. Then,
spend your night at the gulch relaxing
with your group and preparing for the
next day’s adventures. When your trip
is over, come back to Conowingo and
enjoy all of your favorite camp activities
too!
If you register before March 1: $488
If you register after March 1: $525
There is so much cool stuff that you
can make yourself and we will show you
how! Make your own paper and then
learn how to make it into a book. You
will also make your own candles, learn
scrapbooking tips and make your own
lip-gloss. If the wild raspberries and
blackberries are ready, we may can our
own jam for you to take home. When
you need a break, no worries, you can
head over to the pool, ropes or just
enjoy nature!
If you register before March 1: $348
If you register after March 1: $375
Pennsylvania Expedition
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 7
Camp Conowingo is only three miles
from the Pennsylvania border and
the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch
Country. Come experience and
explore this diverse and interesting
area through its people, its food and
amusement park. You will spend each
night at camp but each day will bring a
new adventure. You’ll visit different farm
stands and even tour a local farm; learn
about the Amish people and ride in an
Amish buggy drawn by horses; spend
a day exploring the food and satisfy
your sweet tooth with ice cream from
The Strasburg Creamery, then learn
how pretzels are made during a pretzel
bakery tour. If there is time (and room in
your stomach), the Herr’s potato chip
factory tour will be your last stop of the
day. After all of this, you’re going to have
to work off some of the delicious food
with a trip to Hershey Park where you
will spend the day on the amusement
rides. Talk about an expedition!
If you register before March 1: $488
If you register after March 1: $525
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Choose Your Own
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 8
Spend this week deciding with your
group what you would like to do. Choose
from all the activities Conowingo has
to offer. You could be rock climbing in
the morning, horseback riding in the
afternoon and canoeing into the early
evening. Or, you could be on the ropes
course for a while, take a break in the
pool and then do arts and crafts. It is
up to you to create your own adventure
this week!
If you register before March 1: $385
If you register after March 1: $415
iKayak
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 8
Do you love water sports and great
scenery? If so, this is the perfect camp
for you! You will start your week’s
adventure by learning all the basics
of kayaking on flat water, performing
rescue and safety techniques and
practicing paddle strokes. Then, you
will go off camp to enjoy the panoramic
views as you paddle and explore local
waterways. When your arms need a
rest, you can relax and participate in
other camp activities such as arts and
crafts and swimming.
If you register before March 1: $399
If you register after March 1: $430
Spa-tastic!
Girls Grades 6-8
Session 8
Come to Conowingo and get away
from it all—relax and chill while learning
tips and techniques for taking care of
yourself. You will be able to pamper
yourself this week by turning your unit
into a camp spa. Relax with soothing
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music, learn about healthy eating, make
natural beauty products, and enjoy
stress-less activities like floating in the
pool, hula hooping and yoga. You will
also be able to spend time enjoying
regular camp activities like crafts,
nature hikes and campfires. Come chill
with us.
If you register before March 1: $339
If you register after March 1: $365
Girl Scout Seniors
& Ambassadors
Grades 9-12
You Can’t do
THAT at Camp!
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 1 & 3
Be prepared for some awesome fun
during this camp session! Watch
movies, sing songs, stay up late, do
some yoga, listen to music and even
eat delivered pizza! Of course, you’ll
also want to participate in some of the
activities you CAN do at camp—like
crafts, swimming, canoeing, ropes and
archery. You plan your week because
you CAN do that at camp.
If you register before March 1: $330
If you register after March 1: $355
Kayak ATTACK!
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 2
During this week, girls and their new
friends will have fun learning kayaking
and canoeing basics. Start the week
learning basic kayak skills, performing
rescue and safety techniques and
practicing paddle strokes. Then leave
camp to paddle and explore local
waterways and enjoy panoramic views
and wildlife. Also during the week,
girls will have the chance to canoe
on Conowingo Lagoon as well as
participate in other camp activities.
If you register before March 1: $418
If you register after March 1: $450
Underwater Explorers:
Scuba Certification
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 2
Have you always fantasized about
exploring plane wrecks and other items
30 feet or more below the surface of
the water? Spend the week learning the
basics of scuba diving in preparation for
your international lifetime scuba diving
certification. You’ll return to school next
fall bragging about your adventures.
The program activity includes daily
trips to Guppy Gulch, an old quarry,
for classroom and water time. All
equipment and materials are supplied,
so show up ready to dive! Successful
completion of the course involves
completing all pool work, the open
water sessions, and a multiple-choice
test. Prerequisites: 14 yrs. of age and
a strong swimmer (able to pass camp
swim test with green band).
If you register before March 1: $512
If you register after March 1: $550
Theater in the Woods
Beach Bums
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 3
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 4
Want to learn more about the theater?
Get dressed up with your new friends
and sit back to watch actors on stage
at the Dutch Apple Theater as they
perform Oklahoma. Before the play
enjoy dinner at the theater. While at
camp create, practice and perform your
own mini-play at Camp Conowingo’s
Creativity Show! Take a break from play
practice to enjoy the great outdoors
and many fun camp activities.
Spend this relaxing week vacationing
on the Delaware coast, exploring the
beach, water, nature and excitement
of the shore. You will set up camp
and spend three evenings at Camp
Henlopen. Take a trip to see dolphins
(and possibly whales) on a relaxing boat
cruise. Enjoy morning and night hikes
on the beach. You and your group will
also spend some time hanging out at
Rehoboth Beach where you can enjoy
the amusement park rides, play some
skee-ball or swim in the ocean.
If you register before March 1: $451
If you register after March 1: $495
If you register before March 1: $474
If you register after March 1: $510
Triple Challenge:
Harpers Ferry
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 5
Spend your first night at Camp
Conowingo preparing for your weeklong triple challenge adventure in
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Camp
out under the stars by night along the
Pocono River and spend each full day
facing a new challenge. Spend one
day on a whitewater rafting adventure,
another on a river tubing trip, and the
third day on a hiking adventure along
the C&O Canal Towpath. When your
group has free time, they can travel
into the historical town of Harper’s
Ferry to explore its stores, museums,
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spectacular views of the water and
some frozen custard.
If you register before March 1: $488
If you register after March 1: $525
Backwoods Adventure
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 6
Bear bags, cat holes, white fuel stoves
and purifying water will be the norm on
this primitive adventure into the deep
woods of Conowingo. Take a class in
the Leave No Trace principles and get
to know the trails around Conowingo
using your compass and discovering the
geocaching sites before heading into
the woods for an overnight backpacking
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adventure into the unchartered
Conowingo acres. You will learn how to
primitive camp and become gourmet
backcountry chefs by the end of this
trek. Are you tough enough for this
adventure? (No Hiking packs needed for
this program)
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
Guppy Gulch
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 6 & 8
Do you love water and adventure?
Come to camp to meet your Guppy
Gulch crew before heading out to Delta,
PA for two full days and one overnight
of explosive watery fun! Enjoy spending
your days at the gulch trying extreme
water activities like riding the kayak luge,
snorkeling with aquatic life, zip lining
into the beautiful quarry water, climbing
the floating wall and tons more. Then,
spend your night at the gulch relaxing
with your group and preparing for the
next day’s adventures. When your trip
is over, come back to Conowingo and
enjoy all of your favorite camp activities
too!
If you register before March 1: $488
If you register after March 1: $525
High Adventure
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 7
Spend four days exploring everything
Camp Conowingo has to offer. Start off
with team development activities on
the fields and in the woods on our low
ropes course. Refine your rock climbing
skills with multiple trips up the rock wall.
Then learn how to belay and tie figure
eight and bowline knots as you and your
teammates conquer the high ropes
course and zip line. And if you’re still
craving some adventure, go on a search
for Camp Conowingo’s geocaching sites
and canoe on the Conowingo Lagoon.
In your free time, enjoy swimming in the
pool, crafts, nature and archery too!
If you register before March 1: $367
If you register after March 1: $395
Moonlight Mayhem
Duct Tape Diva
Explore camp by night. Sleep out under
the stars a couple of nights, go on
twilight hikes, stargaze, play flashlight
tag, learn about nocturnal animals,
throw a glow party and have a late-night
cookout. Learn how to use a star map
and hear stories about constellations
from different cultures. Record some
of the stories using sequential art
techniques. And of course, you get to
sleep in!
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 8
See how versatile duct tape can be.
Make a wallet, jewelry, accessories and
more with the many new colors and
styles of this remarkable resource.
Learn to incorporate duct tape into
various decorations as you explore the
world of Ductigami. Of course, you will
still get to enjoy all your camp favorites
such as pool, sports, nature, and more.
Girls Grades 9-12
Session 9
If you register before March 1: $358
If you register after March 1: $385
If you register before March 1: $362
If you register after March 1: $390
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Leadership Opportunities
Grades 11-12
Application Required. Email [email protected] for an application.
CIT I
CIT II
Grades 11-12
Sessions 5 & 6
Grades 11-12
Sessions 5, 6, 7, & 8
Get an introduction to the world
seen through the eyes of a Camp
Counselor. This program activity gives
girls a chance to begin developing their
skills as a future camp staff member.
Learn to facilitate camp activities,
work with younger campers, and just
have FUN! Girls will earn a First Aid/
CPR certification and their CIT I pins.
Note: This is a two-week program;
participants will go home over the
weekend.
Have you been a CIT I and want to
further enhance your leadership skills at
camp? Come to Camp Conowingo this
summer and work on your advanced
leadership skills as a CIT II. You will
work directly with a Camp Counselor
on developing programming ideas,
facilitate specialized camp activities
and share your knowledge while working
with the other CITs. Girls will earn First
Aid/ CPR certification and their CIT II
pins. Note: This is a four-week program;
participants will go home over the
weekends. Girls will be asked to submit
a letter of interest and references.
Counselor in Training I
$390
Counselor in Training II
WIT I
$550
Grades 11-12
Sessions 5 & 6
WIT II
Wrangler in Training I
Do you love horses? Do you want to
improve your riding skills and learn how
to teach horseback riding to younger
girls? Get the chance to work behind
the scenes at the Camp Conowingo
stables with our horse staff. Wranglersin-Training must have previous horse
experience in riding and horse care and
must have documented experience
to apply. Note: This is a two-week
program; participants will go home over
the weekend.
$415
Wrangler in Training II
Grades 11-12
Sessions 5, 6, 7 & 8
Have you completed the WIT I program
and want to work more directly with our
horse staff and campers this summer?
As a WIT II, you will work directly with
the horse staff in every aspect of
the horse program including horse
maintenance, teaching and giving input
on the program itself. Note: This is a
four-week program; participants will go
home over the weekends. Girls will be
asked to submit a letter of interest and
references.
$575
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Camp Conowingo
Camp Ilchester
Camp Whippoorwill Camp Woodlands
46 Camp Shadowbrook Rd.,
Conowingo, MD 21918
5042 Ilchester Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
524 Lake Shore Drive,
Pasadena, MD 21122
2744 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Camp Conowingo is 600
acres of forest and fields
adjacent to the Susquehanna
River. The property is
composed of nine parcels
including Bell Manor, a
historic Victorian home from
the 1860s that has been
renovated to return it to its
original 1867 charm. Camp
Conowingo is the home base
for of the Girl Scouts of
Central Maryland’s summer
resident camp program.
Camp Ilchester provides
multiple opportunities for
program activities, camping
and meetings. This 19-acre
site is home to the Caitlin
Dunbar Nature Center and
the Clementine Peterson
Activity Center, the perfect
venue for meetings, seminars,
training and indoor programs
with its large meeting rooms
and commercial kitchen.
Camp Whippoorwill has
been a favorite of Girl Scout
troops for almost eighty
years. Located on the
Magothy River, which flows
into the Chesapeake Bay,
this 19 acre wooded site has
much to offer including a
winterized lodge, seasonal
units, waterfront access, a
boathouse and volleyball
courts.
Camp Woodlands is a 34acre site located on Broad
Creek which, after joining the
South River, flows into the
Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis,
Maryland. Camp Woodlands
is home to the nationally
acclaimed TeePee (Lamb’s
Lodge), a 12-sided polygon
with a central fireplace that
received an Award of Merit
from the American Institute
of Architects in 1954.
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Great Adventures © 2015
Design by Rachel Matthews; Text by Megan Hardy; Photos by Kelly Bozard, Sarah Blough, Rachel Matthews and addtional staff.