2015 Girls’
Guide to
Summer
Camp
Serving
girls entering
kindergarten
through
grade 12!
An Adventure for Every Girl!
Welcome!
We are thrilled you are considering Girl Scout summer camp!
In addition to cherished memories to last a lifetime, campfires
and new friends, your daughter will have the opportunity to try
new things, be a leader among her peers, enjoy the wonders of
nature, challenge herself and, best of all, have fun! Our camps
are open to all girls – previous Girl Scout membership is not required.
Our Day Camps (see pages 4-11) offer one- and two-week programs where girls may cook over a fire, write
and perform a play, ride a horse, build a fairy house, or take a hike. Girls learn teamwork and practice social
skills. New friends and weekly themes add to the fun.
Our Resident Camp (see pages 12-18) offers four-day and one- and two-week themed programs with the
added experience of living away from home. Girls develop confidence, independence and self-reliance as
they enjoy swimming, paddling a canoe, hiking with new friends, horseback riding, learning to cook over a
fire or taking an archery lesson.
Why Girl Scout Camp?
Girl Scout camp is unique from other summer camps in that it is GIRL-LED. Under the supervision and
guidance of our trained counselors, girls of every age are involved in the planning, organizing and evaluating
of their camp activities. Girls are empowered as they learn and practice creative thinking, leadership and
decision-making skills.
Whether you are looking for a day camp close to home, a resident camp or a weekend for the entire family,
this guide has the details you need to register for a summer of adventure, friendship and fun.
We look forward to welcoming you to our camp family this summer!
What’s Inside:
General Camp Info
3
General Day Camp Info
4-5
Camp Kettleford
6
Camps Abenaki-Mascoma, Seawood,
Twin Hills, Whispering Pines
9
Resident Camp
12
Mini Resident Camp
17
Troop and Family Programs
18
Beyond Our Backyard
19
Jump-In
19
Trading Post
20
Financial Assistance
Request Form
21
Summer Registration Form
22
Important Dates 2015
23
2
Karen Provost
Camp Pathway Manager, x 4114
[email protected]
Serving New Hampshire and Vermont
One Commerce Dr., PO Box 10832
Bedford, NH 03110-0832
Mansﬁeld Business Park
60 Knight Ave., Suite 30
Williston, VT 05495
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General Camp Info
PROGRAM
Girls will have fun as they try new things in an outdoor setting. Each
camp offers girls the opportunity to try traditional camp activities
which may include swimming, boating, arts and crafts, ecology,
hiking, overnights and cooking out. For many girls, Girl Scout camp
provides their ﬁrst experience with archery, horseback riding, team
building, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
programming.
SUMMER CAMP STAFF
Our summer camp staff is recruited from across the country
and around the world and includes college students, teachers,
mothers and others who enjoy working with children. Each staff
member completes an application with references and undergoes
a thorough interview and background check. All staff members
complete intensive pre-camp training. There are 2 counselors for
every 12 girls at camp.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The health and safety of our campers is top priority for all staff. Each
camp has an onsite health director and follows all state regulations
and licensing. Each camp has a detailed risk and crisis p
plan.
REQUIRED HEALTH HISTORY FORMS
MS
S
AND MEDICATIONS
NEW!
A health exam by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner
i er or
physician’s assistant within 12 months of the ﬁrst day of your child’s
session and proof of up-to-date immunizations are required for all
camp programs. Physicals and immunizations will be recorded in
CampDoc, an online health information database. Directions for
using CampDoc will be included in conﬁrmation letters.
New this summer: All campers bringing medications to camp will
be required to use the prepackaged medication service provided
by CampDoc. Medications will be sent directly to camp in sealed
packages, clearly labeled with your camper’s name and dispensing
instructions. This will ensure that every camper will get the correct
medication at the correct time. Information on how to purchase this
service will be included in conﬁrmation emails and in your CampDoc
account.
ACA-Accredited Camps
Camps Farnsworth, Abenaki-Mascoma, and
Kettleford are accredited by the American
Camp Association. This means that these
camps maintain high safety and quality
standards in site, program, transportation,
administration, personnel and health care. All
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains’
camps follow ACA guidelines,
in addition to Girl Scouts
of the USA’s guidelines
and state laws, although
some are not separately
accredited by ACA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ESTIONS
Is financial aid available?
Our camps serve girls from many backgrounds. We offer assistance
for campers living in VT and NH who cannot afford the full price
of camp. Please send your Financial Assistance Request Form
(page 21) with the required documents and your completed 2015
Summer Registration Form (page 22) and deposit. This deposit is
refundable if assistance is declined or not awarded. Please contact
us for assistance if the required deposit is a hardship for your
family. Assistance can be used for one camp session per year.
What is the registration deadline?
You can register on our website or by mail with the form on page
22. Registrations are accepted up to two weeks before a program
begins, if space permits. All camp balances are due by June 1, 2015.
Any registrations received after that date must include payment in
full.
What is the refund and cancellation policy?
Deposit of $50 per session is non-refundable. After June 1
refunds may be made only for cancellations due to a serious
family emergency or camper illness, veriﬁed in writing by a doctor.
Registrations are not transferrable to another girl. No reduction in
fee will be made for girls arriving late or leaving early for any reason.
How do you ensure a positive camp experience?
Our community is based on respect. We work to create a safe and
positive environment for all girls. There is no tolerance for violence
(hitting, pushing, kicking), threats of violence, bullying, teasing,
verbally abusive behavior, or illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco or
clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol or violence. If a camper’s
behavior compromises the positive experience for the group, we
will work with you and your child to correct the behavior and/or she
will be asked to leave camp without a refund.
Is bus service included in the cost?
Bus service is included in all day camp program fees. Bus route
information is available on our website and sent with conﬁrmation
letters. Bus transportation for resident camp is available for an
additional fee.
Where do the campers sleep?
At resident camp, girls will sleep in platform tents, Adirondacks or
cabins. At day camp, during optional overnights, many of the girls
will sleep in Adirondacks or tents.
How can I prepare my child for camp?
Plan to attend the camp open house.
Review the family handbook and conﬁrmation emails. These will
include information about:
•balance due
•packing lists
•daily routines
•homesickness •what to expect •special equipment needed
Can my camper come with a friend?
YES! We would love girls to share their experience with their friends.
Both girls should enter each other’s information in CampDoc. We
will do our best to place them together if they are registered for the
same program.
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GENERAL DAY CAMP INFORMATION
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains offers 5 day camps throughout New Hampshire
and Vermont. Campers will enjoy the following:
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High quality traditional outdoor camping experience
1 and 2 week sessions
Choice of general camp programs and themed programs
Theme days such as funky hair, backwards, twin day, etc.
Archery for grade 2 and above
Bus transportation to and from camp (included in fee;
locations and times posted on our website)
• Optional overnights (see dates in confirmation info)
• Before and After Camp Care available
Available at all day camps:
Before or After Care
One-week sessions: $45
Two-week sessions: $65
Before and After Care
One-week sessions: $65
Two-week sessions: $115
Before Care begins at 7:00 am.
Camps run from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
Pick up from After Care is
no later than 6:00 pm.
Morning and afternoon snacks
will be provided.
“The counselors were so amazingly
fabulicious!” - Abby, Age 12
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Day Camp
CAMP ABENAKI-MASCOMA
CAMP TWIN HILLS
Camp Farnsworth, Thetford, VT
Richmond, VT
Open House: Sunday, May 3, 2015
1 - 4 pm
Director:
Karen "Cookie" Provost
Dates:
June 29-July 10, 2015
Camp Abenaki-Mascoma is based at Camp Farnsworth.
Girls have the opportunity to explore 240 acres featuring
large playing ﬁelds, a forest setting and a 50-acre lake. Girls
experience all the perks of a resident camp without having
to spend every night away from home. If you enjoy horses,
swimming and boating, then this is the camp for you! An
overnight will be offered Session 1B and the second week of
Session 1. See pages 9-11 for programs and descriptions.
Open House: Saturday, May 9, 2015
1 - 3 pm
Director:
Tammy “Weeble” Hoermann
Dates:
June 29-July 17, 2015
Camp Twin Hills is nestled in a forest with nature trails and a
large playing ﬁeld for games galore. Join new and old friends
for a summer of fun and excitement. See pages 9-11 for
programs and descriptions.
BUS TO ABENAKI-MASCOMA
Busing will be available from the following towns: Bradford,
Fairlee, Hartland, Norwich, Wells River, West Lebanon and
White River Junction. Locations and times will be posted on
our website.
CAMP KETTLEFORD
Bedford, NH
Open House: Sunday, May 17, 2015
2 - 4 pm
Dates:
June 22-August 7, 2015
Camp Kettleford is located on 30 acres on the shore of
Sebbins Pond, just minutes from Manchester and Nashua.
Girls get to try a little of everything while experiencing the
“Kettleford Magic.” Activities include swimming, boating,
archery, cooking out, overnights, horseback riding, travel and
more. See pages 6-8 for programs and descriptions.
BUS TO KETTLEFORD
Busing will be available from the following towns: Amherst,
Auburn, Brookline, Deerﬁeld, Derry, Goffstown, Henniker,
Hollis, Hudson, Litchﬁeld, Londonderry, Manchester,
Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, Pelham, Pembroke, Raymond,
Salem, Weare and Windham. Locations will be posted on
our website.
CAMP SEAWOOD
Portsmouth, NH
Open House: Sunday, June 7, 2015
1 - 3 pm
Dates:
July 20-August 7, 2015
Camp Seawood features tall pine trees, wetlands and
wildlife. Campers will enjoy making new friends, learning
new skills and day visits to Fort Foster or Odiorne Point.
Horseback riding and overnights are available, too. See
pages 9-11 for programs and descriptions.
BUS TO SEAWOOD
Busing will be available from the following towns: Barrington,
Dover, Durham, East Hampstead, Epping, Exeter, Hampton,
Kingston, Madbury, Newington, Nottingham, Plaistow,
Portsmouth and Rochester. Locations and times posted on
our website.
“It’s fun to try new things, so try
Girl Scout camp!” - Amy, Age 10
BUS TO TWIN HILLS
Busing will be available from the following towns: Berlin,
Burlington, Colchester, South Burlington, Waterbury,
Williston and Winooski. Locations and times posted on our
website.
CAMP WHISPERING PINES
Camp Menotomy, Meredith, NH
Open House: Saturday, May 9, 2015
2 - 4 pm
Director:
Sue “Twinkie” Berry
Dates:
August 3-14, 2015
Camp Whispering Pines is located on 110 acres of heavily
wooded pine forest on Lake Winnipesaukee. Campers
connect with new friends, discover the outdoors, and try
new things. See pages 9-11 for programs and descriptions.
BUS TO WHISPERING PINES
Busing will be available from the following towns: Ashland,
Belmont, Center Harbor, Franklin, Laconia, Meredith,
Moultonborough, New Hampton, Ossipee, Plymouth, Tilton
and West Ossipee. Locations and times posted on our
website.
Community Day Camp
GREEN MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP
Branbury State Park, Salisbury, VT
Session:
Directors:
Dates:
Adventures in Nature
Michelle Chester & Kristina Reen
June 22-26, 2015
Join us for 5 fun days of learning fun camping skills
including compass use and scavenger hunts! Of course
there will be swimming, canoeing, hiking, cooking and
singing in the great outdoors. Archery and overnight for
grades 3 and up.
Bus service on Rt. 7 from Rutland and Vergennes
included.
$150 before March 15; $175 after March 15
Navigators: Program Aides 8th grade and up
Guides: Junior Program Aides 6th-7th grade
Hikers: K-5th grade
For questions or information on how to register, email:
[email protected].
Community Day Camps may not offer the same programs as
GSGWM-run day camps. You cannot register online. Specific
program information and the Registration Form will be posted
on the GSGWM website and is not included in this guide.
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Camp Kettleford
General Camp Programs
Spring
2015 Grade
Program
Description
Puddle
Ducks
Girls entering kindergarten can join the
fun! Try a little bit of everything camp has
to offer: swimming, boating, singing, crafts,
games and cooking out!
Overnight not available.
Session 1A:
Session 1B:
Session 2A:
Session 2B:
6/22-6/26
6/29-7/3
7/6-7/10
7/13-7/17
$180
$180
$200
$200
Session 3A: 7/20-7/24
Session 3B: 7/27-7/31
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$200
$200
$200
Wonderers
Get ready for some adventure. Explore
camp while making new friends. You’ll
swim, boat, make arts and crafts, sing
and so much more. Maybe have a tea
party with the fairies. Great for ﬁrst-time
campers!
Session 1A:
Session 1B:
Session 2A:
Session 2B:
6/22-6/26
6/29-7/3
7/6-7/10
7/13-7/17
$180
$180
$200
$200
Session 3A: 7/20-7/24
Session 3B: 7/27-7/31
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$200
$200
$200
2-3
Sun
Catchers
This terriﬁc one-week session includes
all kinds of fun things: swimming, hiking,
singing, games, arts and crafts and
cooking outside. Make new friends and
have an awesome time. Great for ﬁrsttime campers!
Session 1A:
Session 1B:
Session 2A:
Session 2B:
6/22-6/26
6/29-7/3
7/6-7/10
7/13-7/17
$180
$180
$200
$200
Session 3A: 7/20-7/24
Session 3B: 7/27-7/31
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$200
$200
$200
4-5
Junior
Explorers
Try a little of everything! You can
participate in sports, hikes, swimming and
archery. Try new recipes, songs, arts and
crafts and make new friends.
Session 1A:
Session 1B:
Session 2A:
Session 2B:
6/22-6/26
6/29-7/3
7/6-7/10
7/13-7/17
$180
$180
$200
$200
Session 3A: 7/20-7/24
Session 3B: 7/27-7/31
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$200
$200
$200
Pre-K**
K-1
Session
ADVENTURE
** Entering kindergarten in fall 2015.
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
2-3
Adventures
in Sherwood
Forest
During your camp adventure you will learn about Maid Marian
from the story of Robin Hood. Learn skills you need to join Robin
Hood’s band such as archery, canoeing and doing good deeds
to earn clues.
4-5
4-5
6
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
$320
$320
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
$320
$320
Take Aim
Become an archery legend! Ready your arrows, take aim and
shoot. Learn or enhance your skills in archery. Make your own
arrows, targets, arm guards and more. Play creative shooting
games. Enjoy other camp activities when not at the archery
range.
Team
Challenge
Challenge yourself to climb to new heights! Work on team
building activities such as the human knot, trust falls and more
as you gain skills for an offsite trip. Experience an adventure of a Session 2: 7/6-7/17
lifetime with archery, geocaching or creating an obstacle course.
This program includes either a ﬁeld trip offsite or an overnight at
Camp Farnsworth.
$370
Travel through camp on a wild and crazy race but watch out for
detours! Work with your new camp friends to complete tasks
where skill, knowledge and teamwork get you ahead. Solve
clues, riddles and puzzles and complete physical challenges to
make it to the next stop in the race. Plan a ﬁeld trip offsite or an
overnight at Camp Farnsworth.
$370
NEW!
4-5
Session
Epic
Adventure
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
LEADERSHIP
Camp Kettleford Programs
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
6-8
Buddyettes
Take action and share your camp experience with younger
campers. Learn camping skills and child development, observe
techniques to use with young campers and assist in the units.
Girls will also complete Program Aide Training.
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
$330
6-8
Baby Boot
Camp
Calling all babysitters-to-be! Tackle diapers, crying and bedtime
and prepare to meet the babysitting challenge with ease. You’ll
be certiﬁed in Red Cross Babysitting and Basic First Aid while
enjoying camp activities.
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
$370
6-12
Program
Aide Core
Training**
Do you love working with kids? Put your passion into action
as we explore the basic leadership skills needed to work with
younger girls. This is a prerequisite for Day Camp Program Aide
Specialists, Jump-In Coaches and those working with girls in
troops and at Council events.
Online training date:
4/25, 9 am–3 pm
$15
Day Camp
Program Aide
Specialist**
Inspire young campers with cool activities, fun games and
silly songs! During this 3-day training at Camp Kettleford you
will learn leadership skills for volunteering at camp. Training
materials, meals and accommodations are included. Upon
completion of this training, girls can volunteer at any of the day
camps for an unlimited number of weeks (cost is $25 per week).
Prerequisite: Program Aide Core Training.
Training dates:
6/22 9 am-6/24 5 pm
$50
8-12
Session
S’MORE FUN
** Application, references and interview required. Early acceptance registration and $50 deposit due March 15, 2015. Limited availability
of positions after May 15, 2015. Application will be provided after registration.
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
K-1
Pixie Dust
Love to search for fairies? Then this is the place for you. Spend
your days learning about fairies and how they live. You’ll get to
create fairy houses and other magical fairy crafts.
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$320
$210
K-1
Bedazzled
Daisies
Everything is better with sparkles! Shimmer your way through
camp as you bedazzle your wardrobe, become a master of the
glitter arts and blissfully bedazzle bakery confections.
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
$330
2-3
Art to Wear
Design and make your own art to wear. Silkscreen a bandana,
tie dye your shorts or batik a T shirt. Strut your stuff down the
catwalk at the closing campﬁre.
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
$330
2-3
Cookin’,
Craftin’ and
Craziness
Do you like to cook? Do you like crafts? Or how about just being
crazy? Would you like to make a camp cookbook? It’s your time
to be yourself and more.
Session 1: 6/22-7/3
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
$330
$330
4-5
Art Attack
Let your imagination burst! Explore your creative side as you try
photography, jewelry-making, dance or theater along with plenty
of drawing, painting and sculpture. At the end of the session, put
on a performance or host a gallery exhibit showcasing your newly
found talents and skills.
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$210
4-5
Go
Hollywood!
The spotlight’s on you! Here’s your chance to shine as you write,
rehearse and perform your own production. When not on stage,
enjoy camp activities such as games, archery and singing.
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
$330
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
$330
NEW!
4-5
Outdoors
and S’mores
Description
Love the outdoors and s’mores? You and your new camp friends
will learn new outdoor skills such as cooking in a Dutch oven, box
oven or solar oven, pitching a tent and using a compass. Enjoy
swimming, boating, archery and an overnight, too!
Session
“I enjoyed meeting new people/making new friends and doing low ropes because we had to
work together as a team. ” - Carolyn, Age 10
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WATER
HORSE
Camp Kettleford Programs
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
Pony Tails
Love horses and want to learn more about them and how
to care for them? Campers will spend 2 half camp days at
Walnut Hollow Farm. Campers will enjoy archery, cooking out,
singing and more when not with the horses. Great for ﬁrsttime riders!
Session 1B: 6/29-7/3
Session 2A: 7/6-7/10
Session 2B: 7/13-7/17
Session 3A: 7/20-7/24
Session3B: 7/27-7/31
$295
$295
$295
$295
$295
4-5
Tack and Trot
Love horses? Campers will spend 3 half camp days at Walnut
Hollow Farm learning all about horses and how to care for
them. Girls will have 3 one-hour lessons and present a horse
show for their families on Friday. When not at the barn,
campers will join the rest of camp for singing, cooking out,
archery and more.
Session 1B: 6/29-7/3
Session 2A: 7/6-7/10
Session 2B: 7/13-7/17
Session 3A: 7/20-7/24
Session3B: 7/27-7/31
$320
$320
$320
$320
$320
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
K-1
Mermaid
Tales
2-3
2-3
4-5
Splish, Splash
Paddles Up
Spend extra time at the waterfront! Explore the lake, swim,
try catching a ﬁsh, canoe or create your own water park. The
opportunities are endless!
Session
Session
Session 1: 6/22-7/3
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$320
$210
Spend more time in the water! Try ﬁshing, water ballet or have
a ﬂoating lunch. Away from the waterfront, you might try water Session 1: 6/22-7/3
balloon volleyball, create a water park or slip and slide or have Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
your own boat race!
$320
$210
Grab your paddle! Spend your days learning to canoe and
kayak at camp as you build skills for an overnight at Camp
Farnsworth. There you’ll canoe and try paddle boards on Lake
Abenaki.
$370
$250
Session 1: 6/22-7/3
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
“Camp is fun, and you
wish it was longer!”
- Molly, Age 7
TRAVEL
“It is an awesome
experience to learn
who you really are and
make new friends.”
- Katie, Age 13
8
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
Session
4-5
On the Road
Again
Hit the road each day for a new adventure! With your camp
friends along for the ride, you’ll plan daily excursions to
interesting spots around southern New Hampshire. Maybe
you’ll visit a museum, go mini golﬁng or have a day of fun at
the beach. Don’t stay at home this summer. Hit the road with
Camp Kettleford!
Session 1: 6/22-7/3
$370
6-8
Boston
Bound
Pack your bag and off you go! Spend the ﬁrst week around
camp planning your day adventure to Boston. You’ll spend
two nights at camp the second week, where you’ll catch the
bus to your full day adventure in the BIG CITY!
Session 3: 7/20-7/31
$370
6-8
Coastal
Connection
Join us for a Seacoast adventure! You’ll stay two nights at
Camp Seawood in Portsmouth. Your coastal adventure will be
full of beaches, sand castles and more.
Session 2: 7/6-7/17
Session 4A: 8/3-8/7
$370
$260
Camps Abenaki-Mascoma, Seawood, Twin Hills, and
Whispering Pines
General Camp Programs
Day campers can register for Day Camp Explorers or choose a themed program
on pages 10-11. Explorers will try a little bit of everything camp has to offer. You
will sing songs, play games, hike the trails, do arts and crafts, and more. See
descriptions below for more detail about activities specific to each camp.
For Day Camp Explorers, each week is a new adventure with weekly camp themes.
Girls will be placed in units based on their spring 2015 grade and will have ageappropriate activities based on that week’s theme. There will also be several
“all-camp” activities each session.
Spring 2015
Grade
Entering
K-5
Program
Entering
K-5
AB • Session 1A: 6/29-7/3
S • Session 1A: 7/20-7/24
TH • Session 1A: 6/29-7/3
WP • Session 1A: 8/3-8/7
$220*
$200
$200
$200
Day Camp Explorers, do you have what it takes to master your camp
universe? Learn how people and animals coexist in our world. Take a
nature hike, cook over a ﬁre, build a shelter and more.
AB • Session 1B: 7/6-7/10
S • Session 1B: 7/27-7/31
TH • Session 1B: 7/6-7/10
WP • Session 1B: 8/10-8/14
$220*
$200
$200
$200
Day Camp Explorers, you’ve heard of the X Games? How about the
Girl Scout version, the G-Games? Test your physical skills at camp,
design your own adventure sport or game. The sky’s the limit. Are you
up to the challenge?
S • Session 2A: 8/3-8/7
TH • Session 2A: 7/13-7/17
$200
$200
Day Camp Explorers, do you enjoy adventures and challenges? During
this 2-week program, Multi Adventure CHallenge, you and your new
friends will work on team building activities such as the human knot,
trust falls and more as you gain skills and plan your offsite adventure
to Camp Farnsworth or other location. Experience an adventure of a
lifetime with archery, geocaching or creating an obstacle course.
AB • Session 1: 6/29-7/10
S • Session 1: 7/20-7/31
TH • Session 1: 6/29-7/10
WP • Session 1: 8/3-8/14
$380*
$360
$360
$360
Day Camp Explorers will create art using objects from nature. Explore
Artful Antics the natural world around camp through creative-based activities.
Express yourself! We might even have a surprise guest or two.
Girl Versus
Camp
NEW!
G-Games
NEW!
6-10
Session
NEW!
NEW!
Entering
K-5
Description
MACH-1
Whispering Pines Explorers will participate in
themed activities and general camp programs
including boating and daily swimming. All campers
(except those entering kindergarten) may
participate in our optional overnight where you may
sleep in a tent. Whispering Pines Explorers will make
new friends and have an awesome time!
Abenaki-Mascoma Explorers will participate in
themed activities and general camp programs
including boating and daily swimming. All campers
(except those entering kindergarten) may participate
in our optional overnight where you may sleep in a tent
or cabin. Abenaki-Mascoma Explorers will make new
friends and have an awesome time!
*Lunch is included in the camp fee.
Seawood Explorers will participate in themed
activities and general camp programs including weekly
trips to the parks at Odiorne Point or Fort Foster. All
campers (except those entering kindergarten) may
participate in our optional overnights where you may
sleep in a tent or cabin. Seawood Explorers will make
new friends and have an awesome time!
Twin Hills Explorers will participate in themed
activities and general camp programs. Optional
overnights will be offered every week for all campers
(except those entering kindergarten). Campers may
sleep in a tent, a lean-to or our Pixie Cabin. Twin
Hills Explorers will make new friends and have an
awesome time!
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Camps Abenaki-Mascoma, Seawood,
Twin Hills, and Whispering Pines
Day Camp Programs
HORSE
One-and two-week camp adventures at Camp AbenakiMascoma, Camp Seawood, Camp Twin Hills and Camp
Whispering Pines. Girls can choose from these programs or
register for Day Camp Explorers (see page 9).
Spring 2015
Grade
2-3
LEADERSHIP
4-5
10
Program
Description
Session
Pony Tails
Love horses and want to learn more about them and how to
care for them? Great for ﬁrst-time riders! Abenaki-Mascoma
Campers will spend 4 hours at the barn during the week.
Seawood Campers will spend 2 half camp days at Riley’s Farm.
Campers will enjoy archery, cooking out, singing and more
when not with the horses.
AB • Session 1A: 6/29-7/3
AB • Session 1B: 7/6-7/10
S • Session 1A: 7/20-7/24
S • Session1B: 7/27-7/31
$280*
$280*
$295
$295
Tack and Trot
Love horses? Campers will spend 3 half camp days at Riley’s
Farm learning all about horses and how to care for them. Girls
will have 3 one-hour lessons and present a horse show for their
families on Friday. When not at the barn, campers will join the
rest of camp for singing, cooking out, archery and more.
S • Session 1A: 7/20-7/24
S • Session 1B: 7/27-7/31
$320
$320
Build your conﬁdence around horses. Spend 4 hours at the
barn during the session learning all about horses and how to
walk and steer a horse. Enjoy swimming, cooking out, archery
and more when not at the barn.
AB • Session 1A: 6/29-7/3
AB • Session 1B: 7/6-7/10
$290*
$290*
4-5
Saddle Up
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
6-8
Buddyettes
Take action and share your camp experience with younger
campers. Learn camping skills and child development, observe
techniques to use with young campers and assist in the units.
Girls will also complete Program Aide Training.
AB • Session 1: 6/29-7/10
S • Session 1: 7/20-7/31
TH • Session 1: 6/29-7/10
WP • Session 1: 8/3-8/14
$350*
$330
$330
$330
6-12
Program
Aide Core
Training**
Do you love working with kids? Put your passion into action
as we explore the basic leadership skills needed to work with
younger girls. This is a prerequisite for Day Camp Program Aide
Specialists, Jump-In Coaches and those working with girls in
troops and at Council events.
Online training date:
4/25, 9 am–3 pm
$15
Inspire young campers with cool activities, fun games and
silly songs! During this 3-day training at Camp Kettleford you
will learn leadership skills for volunteering at camp. Training
materials, meals and accommodations are included. Upon
completion of this training, girls can volunteer at any of the
day camps for an unlimited number of weeks (cost is $25 per
week). Prerequisite: Program Aide Core Training
Training dates:
6/22 9 am-6/24, 5 pm
$50
8-12
Day Camp
Program Aide
Specialist**
Session
*Lunch included.
**Application, references and interview required. Early acceptance registration and $50 deposit due March 15, 2015.
Limited availability of positions after May 15, 2015. Application will be provided after registration.
TRAVEL
S’MORE FUN
ADVENTURE
Day Camp Programs
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
2-3
Adventures
in Sherwood
Forest
During your camp adventure you will learn about Maid Marian
from the story of Robin Hood. Learn skills you need to join
Robin Hood’s band such as archery, canoeing and doing good
deeds to earn clues.
Take Aim
Become an archery legend! Ready your arrows, take aim and
shoot. Learn or enhance your skills in archery. Make your own
arrows, targets, arm guards and more. Play creative shooting
games. Enjoy other camp activities when not at the archery
range.
4-5
Team
Challenge
Challenge yourself to climb to new heights! Work on teambuilding activities such as the human knot, trust falls and more
as you gain skills for an offsite trip. Experience an adventure
of a lifetime with archery, geocaching or creating an obstacle
course. This program includes either a ﬁeld trip offsite or an
overnight at Camp Farnsworth.
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
K-1
Pixie Dust
Love to search for fairies? Then this is the place for you. Spend
your days learning about fairies and how they live. You’ll get to
create fairy houses and other magical fairy crafts.
S • Session 1: 7/20-7/31
$320
2-3
Cookin’,
Craftin’ and
Craziness
Do you like to cook? Do you like crafts? Or how about just
being crazy? Would you like to make a camp cookbook? It’s
your time to be yourself and more.
S • Session 2A: 8/3-8/7
$210
4-5
Description
Session
S • Session 1: 7/20-7/31
$320
AB • Session 1: 6/29-7/10 $330*
S • Session 2A: 8/3-8/7 $220
S • Session 1: 7/20-7/31
$360
Session
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
Description
4-5
Paddles Up
Grab your paddle! Spend your days learning to canoe and kayak
as you build skills for an overnight at another Girl Scout camp.
There you will explore camp and try out a new lake.
WP • Session 1: 8/3-8/14
$370
Pack your bag and off you go! Spend the ﬁrst week at camp
planning your adventure to Boston and Portsmouth. During
the second week you will spend three nights at Camp Seawood
where you will catch the bus to your full day adventure in the
BIG CITY. When not in the city explore the local beaches.
WP • Session 1: 8/3-8/14
$420
6-8
NEW!
Surf and Turf
Session
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Resident Camp
Camp Farnsworth
Thetford, Vermont
Open House:
Director:
Camp Dates:
Sunday, May 3, 2015 1-4 pm
Karen “Cookie” Provost
June 28-August 12, 2015
Farnsworth has been a resident camp for over 100 summers! Through
traditional camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts,
horseback riding and more, campers learn the importance of developing their full potential, the spirit of
teamwork, and the thrill of feeling successful at camp. Girls will challenge themselves and have fun planning
their own activities.
Campers live in different styles of cabins and tents. There are small cabins, treehouses, large cabins and canvas
tents on platforms. All have beds with mattresses, shelves for your stuff and ﬁre circles for campﬁres and
s’mores. Counselors will be close by in a tent or small cabin. All units have bathrooms nearby and there are 2
central shower houses. Meals are served in the dining hall and offer lots of camper-friendly food. Campers also
have the chance to cook out with their unit.
Between Session Care
Bus Transportation
Available between 1A and 1B, between 2A and 2B,
between 3A and 3B. Cost: $100
Join two one-week programs to create a twoweek stay at camp by purchasing Between
Session Care. Care begins on Saturday at
check-out time and concludes on Sunday when
your camper is checked in for the next week’s
program. Meals, snacks, activities and an off-site
trip under camp staff supervision are included.
Cost $75 one way
Pack your bags and head to camp or catch a ride home
with your friends! Bus transportation to and from
Camp Farnsworth will be available from the following areas:
Portsmouth, NH: Camp Seawood
Manchester, NH Area: Girl Scout Service Center, Bedford
Concord, NH: Park & Ride, Exit 2, I-89, Clinton St.
Burlington, VT Area: Girl Scout Service Center, Williston, VT
Montpelier, VT: Montpelier High School
Staff supervision provided on the bus.
WATER
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
K-1
Splish, Splash
Do you love water more than land? Dive in for a week of water fun.
Try canoeing, a ﬂoating lunch or plan a water carnival or luau!
Cabin unit
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
$420
2-3
Mermaid Tales
Become a “mermaid”! Swim every day, play water games and
paddle a canoe. Enjoy campﬁres, hikes and crafts, too!
Tent unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
$420
$420
4-5
Dolphins
Join the water fun! Swim, ﬁsh or learn water ballet. Canoe, windsurf
or do water ecology projects. Outdoor cooking, crafts and hikes,
too. Tent unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
$420
$420
4-5
River Rats*
Spend time at Lake Abenaki perfecting your canoeing and
camping skills. Load your canoes and spend 2 days paddling on the
Connecticut River. Tent unit
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
$460
6-8
Paddle, Board
and Swim*
Love to swim, canoe and kayak? Try paddle boarding and plan a trip
out of camp. Your group will spend lots of time at the waterfront
and may even build your own water park at camp. Cabin unit
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
$440
8-10
Voyageurs*
Learn advanced canoeing techniques and refresh your camping
skills. Plan a 3-4 day trip on a New England river or lake depending
on group skills and water conditions. Cabin unit
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$810
Description
Session
* Must be able to swim 500 yards continuously and tread water for 10 minutes. May not sign up for horseback riding lessons.
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Resident Camp
HORSE
NOTE: Camp Farnsworth includes horseback riding as a camp activity. It is not a horseback
riding camp. Girls will spend time with horses and enjoy other camp activities, too.
Unless noted, hours listed are per session.
Spring
2015
Grade
Program
K-1
My Pony Pal ***
Love horses? Enjoy spending 4 hours this week at the barn for group
lessons and learning tacking and grooming. Plenty of time to enjoy
everything else camp offers, too. Cabin unit
2-5
Riding Frolic ***
All the fun of camp plus 2 hours this session at the barn. A great program for
beginning riders who want to spend some time getting comfortable around Session 1AB: 7/1-7/4
horses. When not at the barn, enjoy swimming, boating, crafts and more!
Session 4AA: 8/9-8/12
Cabin unit
2-12
Horseback
Riding
Lessons
Campers registered for non-horseback riding units and in grade 2 and
above may sign up for 1 ($25) or 2 lessons ($45). Girls in horseback riding
units and in programs designated by ** may not sign up for additional
lessons. Must sign up for riding lessons at time of registration.
Limited spots available.
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
Horsing
Around ***
If you love horses, join us for a week of camp fun and horsing around! You’ll
have 4 hours at the barn during this week to learn about horses and for
riding lessons geared to your ability from brand-new rider to intermediate.
When not at the barn, enjoy other camp activities such as swimming,
boating, cooking out and more. Cabin unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$475
$475
$475
$475
$475
$475
4-5
Saddle Up***
Join us for a week of camp and saddle up for fun! Spend 5 hours during
this week at the barn. Learn tacking and grooming and have group lessons
geared to your ability from brand-new rider to intermediate. Take part in
barn lectures to improve your horse knowledge. When not at the barn,
enjoy swimming, boating, cooking out and more. Tent unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$490
$490
$490
$490
$490
$490
4-8
Saddle, Paddle
and Arrows***
You will spend your time with horses, at archery and canoeing this week.
Take 3 trips to the horse barn, learn the fundamentals of canoeing and top
it off with a bull’s-eye in archery class. Enjoy swimming, crafting and other
camp activities, too. Cabin/tent unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$460
$460
$460
$460
Session 1: 6/28-7/11
Session 2: 7/12-7/25
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$880
$880
$880
Spend half the day at the barn involved in all aspects of stable management
– including mucking stalls! Take part in barn lectures to improve overall
knowledge of everything horsey, including basic ﬁrst aid. Girls will be placed Session 1: 6/28-7/11
Session 2: 7/12-7/25
in ability-based practical lessons and will learn maneuvers in trot and
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
jumping position, among other things. Enjoy other camp activities when
not at the barn. Prerequisites: trot while in control and able to tack a horse.
Cabin unit
$880
$880
$880
2-3
Description
Do you love horses and want to gain more experience riding, tacking and
grooming? This new program is designed for the older camper who is a
beginner rider and horsewoman. You will spend 2 hours per day at the barn
Bits & Bridles***
having riding lessons, learning basic stable management and helping with
horse care. When not at the barn, enjoy swimming, boating, archery and
other camp activities. Cabin unit
NEW!
6-10
NEW!
6-10
Saddle and
Bridle***
NEW!
8-10
Advanced
Saddle and
Bridle***
Session
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
Spend half the day at the barn involved in all aspects of stable management
– including tacking and leading horses. Take part in barn lectures to improve
overall knowledge about horses, including basic ﬁrst aid. Girls will be placed Session 1: 6/28-7/11
in ability-based practical lessons and will learn maneuvers in trot, cantering Session 2: 7/12-7/25
and jumping position and concepts of bending and rounding, among other Session 3: 7/26-8/8
things. Enjoy other camp activities when not at the barn. Prerequisites:
canter while in control and able to tack and lead a horse conﬁdently.
Cabin unit
$460
$460
$270
$270
$25-$45
$25-$45
$25-$45
$25-$45
$880
$880
$880
*** Horseback riding lessons are included in these programs. Additional lessons not available.
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ADVENTURE
Spring
2015
Grade
Program
2-3
Moonlight
Madness
2-3
A3
4-5
Pathﬁnders **
6-8
Session
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
$420
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25 $420
Adventure, archery and arts. Here’s your chance to try it ALL. Tackle the low Session 1A: 6/28-7/4 $420
ropes and bouldering wall, hit a bull’s-eye and use your creativity to create Session 2B: 7/19-7/25 $420
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$420
a week that is truly AWESOME. Cabin/tent unit
Hiking “rocks!” Hit the trail at camp and beyond with a hiking trip. Unlace
your boots back at camp and swim, cook out, do arts and crafts and more.
Tent unit
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
$460
NEW!
Learn how to string, handle and shoot a bow like Robin Hood! Improve your
archery skills while enjoying other camp activities like swimming, boating,
Session2A: 7/12-7/18
cooking out and more. Tent unit
$415
NEW!
Join us for a week of wacky fun! Wear your mismatched clothes and socks,
walk backwards to the waterfront, make breakfast at a lunch cookout, or
create a wacky game or craft. Enjoy swimming, archery, and boating, too.
Tent unit
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
$420
Looking for a new adventure? Your group will work on teambuilding
activities as you prepare for a white water rafting trip to end your week at
camp. Enjoy other camp activities like swimming, boating, archery and
more. Cabin unit
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
$460
Hit the ground running! Spend time at camp learning low-impact camping,
food preparation and trip planning. Set off on a 3-4 day backpack trip.
Cabin unit
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$810
Get ready for heart-pounding adventures as you attack the bouldering wall,
roar the day away at Six Flags and challenge the rapids with a white water
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
rafting trip. This session is adventure overload--camp style!
Cabin unit
$860
Robin Hood
4-5
6-8
A week of fun that doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! Star gazing,
sleeping under the stars and creating your own glow-in-the-dark
excitement. Tent unit
Can’t get enough of the wilderness? Explore the trails in camp, overcome
Backwoods Girls challenges, cook out and much more. When not in the woods, you will
explore the rest of camp! Tent unit
4-5
4-5
Description
Wacky Week
NEW!
Wet & Wild**
Pathﬁnders 2 **
NEW!
8-10
Summer
Sizzler**
S’MORE FUN
Spring 2015
Grade
Program
K-5
Frolic**
K-1
Flowers,
Fairies and
Flutterbies
Description
A camping sampler packed with adventure! Try boating, swimming, ﬁrebuilding and crafts. Plan four days of fun with girls your age!
Cabin unit
Session 1AA: 6/28-7/1 $250
Session 4AA:8/9-8/12 $250
Discover magic fairy dust, build fairy homes and see if the woodland fairies
stop by! Learn all about butterﬂies and plant your own ﬂower garden!
Cabin unit
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25 $420
** Horseback riding lessons not available to girls in these programs.
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Session
Resident Camp
S’MORE FUN
Spring
2015
Grade
Program
2-3
Crafty Creations
2-3
S’More Camp
Fun
Description
Session
Get crafty and learn new skills! Create a week of camp fun and
crafts with a visiting artist. Enjoy pottery, textile arts or jewelry
making. Have fun swimming, cooking out, singing and more.
Cabin/tent unit
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
$435
$435
Get to know what camp is all about during this terriﬁc week! Swim,
boat, make arts and crafts, play games, sing and cook outside.
Make new friends and have an awesome time! Cabin/tent unit
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$420
$420
$460
2-3
Drama 101
The theater awaits! Learn about costume design. Create a play to
perform for camp and your family. Watch a local production. When Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
not on stage, enjoy swimming, boating, cooking out and more!
Tent unit
4-5
Art-tastic
Discover a week of fantastic art! Work with an artist in residence,
visit a studio and create your own masterpieces to share and take
home. Enjoy pottery, textile arts or jewelry making. Swim, boat,
cook out and more, too. Cabin unit
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
$445
4-5
Broadway
Bound
The spotlight’s on you! Create and perform a play for camp and
your family and see a local production. When not on stage, enjoy
swimming, boating, archery and more! Tent unit
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
$460
4-5
Chillin’ Out
Discover a love of camp! Come relax at the waterfront, de-stress
with yoga, tie-dye, sleep under the stars and more! Tent unit
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
$420
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Mix, concoct and
Chocolate Chef! bake up a week of delicious fun! Enjoy swimming, playing games,
boating and more, too. Cabin unit
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
$460
Explorers
Explore the natural world that surrounds camp! Go on an early
morning bird walk and a night hike, learn to use a compass and
topo map and visit the edges of the pond on shore and in a boat.
What will you discover? Enjoy swimming, crafting, cooking out and
more, too. Tent unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
$420
Midnight
Mischief
Explore the night – stay up late, plan fun mischief, sleep in late and
have fun in the sun. It’s an adventure every hour of the day.
Tent unit
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$420
$420
Outdoors &
S’mores
Get to know what camp is all about during this terriﬁc week of fun.
Swim, boat, make arts and crafts, sing and cook outside. Make new
friends, enjoy s’mores and have an awesome time! Cabin unit
Session 2A: 7/12-7/18
$420
Off Broadway
Break a leg with 2 weeks of drama-focused fun! Hold auditions, run
lines and raise the curtain on your own production for camp and
guests. Get inspired by watching a local show! When not on stage,
enjoy other camp activities, too. Cabin unit
Session 2: 7/12-7/25
$810
Create your own recipes as you cook delicious meals and desserts.
Try a variety of outdoor cooking methods: Dutch oven, solar
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
oven and box oven to name a few. Learn some new methods
in the kitchen, too. When not consuming your creations, enjoy
swimming, crafting and other camp activities. Cabin unit
$460
Dream it and make it a reality. Share ideas and work together
before camp even starts to plan a week that is just what you
want camp to be. High adventure, relaxation, teaching younger
campers, practicing a new skill - what is your pleasure? Cabin unit
$460
4-5
4-5
4-5
NEW!
NEW!
4-5
6-8
NEW!
6-8
Gourmet Chef
8-10
Just for You
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
** Horseback riding lessons not available to girls in these programs.
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TRAVEL
Resident Camp
Spring
2014
Grade
Program
Description
4-5
Day Trippers**
Explore the trails of camp and the roads nearby! Enjoy 2 ﬁeld trips
that your group plans plus explore camp by foot and boat. When not
on the road, you may swim, cook out, play games and more. Tent
unit
Session
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$460
Tour de Sights**
Practice your skills around camp then head out for 1 or 2 day-long
bike trips through scenic VT and NH. Carry your gear and pedal 10-15
miles each day, following the route your group plans. Enjoy other
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
camp activities when not biking. Bike with suitable gear required.
Tent unit
$510
6-8
Just Coastin’**
Session 1B: 7/5-7/11
You need a break! Create a schedule that’s the perfect mix of doing
Session 2B: 7/19-7/25
and relaxing. Finish the week with a day of coasting through Six Flags.
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
You’ll have plenty of time to do...whatever! Cabin/tent unit
Session 3B: 8/2-8/8
$450
$450
$450
$450
6-8
Road Trip**
Grab the snacks and hit the road to the coolest places in VT or NH.
Sleep at camp and spend 3 days traveling by van to wherever your
group decides. Cabin/tent unit
Session 1A: 6/28-7/4
Session 3A: 7/26-8/1
$510
$510
GS Camp Hoffman (West Kingston, RI) and Camp Farnsworth will
join together for two weeks of fun and adventure. Arrive at Camp
Farnsworth. Spend a week at Camp Hoffman and participate in
the camp’s general activities and take trips to the ocean for surﬁng
lessons. Spend a week at Camp Farnsworth and participate in the
camp’s general activities and visit the barn for horseback riding
lessons. The girls (6 from each camp) will stay together for the two
weeks and plan activities based on their interests. Cabin/tent unit
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$860
Bike locally to Hanover or Lake Fairlee as you prepare for 5 days
of biking along the coast of Maine. Enjoy great scenery, coastal
camping, breaks for blueberries and lots of biking. Bike with suitable
gear required. Cabin unit
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$860
Start spreading the news: you’re going to spend 4 nights in New
York City with your new camp friends! While at camp you will enjoy
swimming, crafting and more as you plan your adventure. In the
city you will stay at a youth hostel and may visit Central Park, South
Street Seaport or the Statue of Liberty or see a Broadway show.
Cabin unit
Session 2: 7/12-7/25
$890
4-5
6-8
6-8
8-10
NEW!
Surf and Turf**
NEW!
Acadia Bound**
NEW!
Big City Lights**
** Horseback riding lessons not available to girls in these programs.
“What would you say to a girl who has never been to camp? Go, just go. You will
thank me later.”- Jenna, Age 14
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LEADERSHIP
Spring
2015
Grade
Program
6-8
Buddy Check
Take the plunge and learn about what it takes to be a lifeguard. You may
snorkel, have a SCUBA lesson and help out on the waterfront. Spend
loads of time swimming, canoeing and windsurﬁng. Cabin unit
Session 1: 6/28-7/11
$810
9-12
Camp Aide/
Dreamworker *
This is a volunteer work program for girls. Assist in all areas of camp and
then intern in a speciﬁc area: waterfront, adventure, ofﬁce, kitchen, arts
and crafts and more. NOTE: Girls will go home between sessions 1 & 2.
Cabin unit
Session 1&2: 6/28-7/25
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$150
$ 80
9-12
Barn Aide *
This is a volunteer work program for girls. Assist in all areas of camp and
then intern in the barn. Must have riding experience, be able to walk for
long periods on uneven terrain and lift 20 pounds. NOTE: Girls will go
home between sessions 1 & 2. Cabin unit
Session 1&2: 6/28-7/25
Session 3: 7/26-8/8
$150
$ 80
The ﬁrst year of a 2-year course to acquire the skills and knowledge
needed to become a successful barn staff member. Spend 4 weeks
learning barn management, horse care and teaching progressions and
gain experience working with girls. Previous experience with horses
required. NOTE: Girls will go home between sessions 2 & 3. Cabin unit
Sessions 2&3: 7/12-8/8
$680
Barn Leader in
Training Year 2*
Continue building your leadership skills in the barn and spend time
observing and teaching for two weeks. Spend the last 2 weeks working
with assigned camper groups. NOTE: Girls will go home between sessions
1 & 2. Cabin unit
Session 1&2: 6/28-7/25
$380
10-12
Counselor in
Training Year 1*
The ﬁrst year of a 2-year course to acquire the skills and knowledge
needed to become a successful camp staff member. Spend 4 weeks
brushing up on your camping and tripping skills and gain experience
working with girls. NOTE: Girls will go home between sessions 2 & 3.
Cabin unit
Session 2&3: 7/12-8/8
$680
11-12
Counselor in
Training Year 2 *
Continue building your leadership skills and spend time observing and
teaching for 2 weeks. Spend the last 2 weeks working with assigned
camper groups. NOTE: Girls will go home between sessions 1 & 2.
Cabin unit
Session 1&2: 6/28-7/25
$380
NEW!
10-12
Barn Leader in
Training Year 1*
NEW!
11-12
Description
Session
* Application, references and interview required. Early acceptance registration and $50 deposit due March 15, 2015. Limited availability
of positions after May 15, 2015. Application and reference forms will be provided after registration.
“Camp is the best. It’s fun and it teaches girls to be
strong, independent and not live like the image they
create today. Girls need camp. We can’t let people
rule our lives. Frankly, I’m one of the only girls in my
school who can light a fire. It teaches you all that and
it’s fun!” - Grace, 14
Mini Resident Camp
Spring
2015
Grade
4-5
Program
Marine Magic
Description
Plan a Seacoast adventure! Camp Seawood in Portsmouth, NH, is your
home base for 4 days (Tuesday to Friday) of fun. Explore all that the
Seacoast has to offer from beaches and lighthouses to tide pools and
theater shows. Price includes meals, snacks, activities and overnight
accommodations.
Session
Session 2A: 8/4-8/7
$435
Camp Seawood, Portsmouth, NH
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Troop and Family Programs
Our weekend programs offer a variety of experiences for individuals, troops and families! Register online or with the
Program Registration Form found on our website, girlscoutsgwm.org, for participation in these programs. When
registering as a group, please include contact information from one representative, noting how many people you
expect to attend in total. Payment in full is due at registration.
All programs at Camp Farnsworth except where noted.
Family and Troop
Family
Helping Hands
Farnsworth 5/1-5/2
Kettleford 5/16
Seawood 6/6
No fee
Tall and Small 8/21-8/23
$100 per person
Bring your favorite Tall (adult female) for a weekend of
camp fun! Swimming, hiking, crafting and more. One or
two Smalls per Tall.
Join us for a day of fun as we work together to get camp
ready for summer! We’ll provide lunch on Saturday,
snacks and lots of volunteer opportunities. Those who
help at Farnsworth have the option of staying overnight
on Friday. Troops that bring 5 adults will receive a $50
voucher toward renting a GSGWM property. All hands
are welcome!
Fun Fest 6/20-6/21
$40 per girl; $35 per adult
Join summer camp staff for an unforgettable overnight!
Activities may include team building challenges,
swimming, canoeing, or pottery. Troops will sleep in a
cabin or tent. No BOLS* required.
Fun Fest with BOLS 6/19-6/21
$90 per girl; $45 per adult
Girls will enjoy all that Fun Fest has to offer while adults
will receive BOLS* training during their stay. Additional
adult supervision required for girls while adults are being
trained.
Bring your favorite adult guy to camp with you! Invite
your dad, uncle, grandpa, older brother or family friend.
Swim, boat, shoot archery, check out the woodshop,
play games and more.
Family Power 9/4-9/7
$80 per child; age 5 & under free; $100 per adult
Join us for 3 days of family fun! Activities include
boating, swimming, crafting or hiking. We’ll also have
separate time just for grown-ups!
Adult Outdoor Skills Weekend
Camp a la Carte 8/14-8/16
$60 per girl; $40 per adult
Enjoy a weekend of fun with your troop! Boat, swim,
make jewelry or shoot archery. Meals are available in the
dining hall or you can choose to cook out. Leaders can
plan to relax or join in the fun. No BOLS* required.
Troop Adventure
Two nights 8/9-8/11 or 8/11-8/13
Four nights 8/9-8/13
$60 per girl two nights; $40 per adult two nights
$120 per girl four nights; $80 per adult four nights
Troops are invited to camp at Farnsworth for 2 or 4
nights during Troop Adventure week. You choose the
number of nights, and camp staff will provide the fun.
Sleep in tents or cabins, hike, swim, boat and have time
with the horses. Includes staff-led activities, meals and
accommodations. Horseback riding lessons available for
$20 per person. No BOLS* required.
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Girls and their favorite Tall (adult female) will have a
weekend of camp fun including 3 hours with the horses.
Swimming, boating, hiking, crafting and more.
Just the Two of Us 8/28-8/30
$100 per person
Troop
*Basic Outdoor Living Skills
Tall and Small Saddle Up 8/21-8/23
$140 per person
Join us for a weekend of ‘core’ camp
and enrichment courses with an
outdoor theme at Camp Farnsworth,
June 12-14, 2015. You can choose
to spend the whole weekend at
camp or just take 1 course. We will
offer Archery, Boating 101, CPR/FA,
Lifeguard Training and an Outdoor
Cooking Workshop. Course fees vary.
Food and accommodations can be
added to your course fee.
For more information visit
girlscoutsgwm.org.
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Series
Jump-In Summer Series
Monday to Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Open to girls in grades K-5
Jump-In is a week-long jump-roping series for girls coached by trained teens
and supervised by adult coordinators. Grab your sneakers and try 6 different
types of jumping, including long rope, double dutch, partner jumping and more!
You’ll also have time to dance, play games, meet new friends and have lots of
fun! Families are invited to a special show on the last day of each week.
Burlington, VT
Miller Community & Recreation Center
So. Burlington, VT
St. John Vianney Parish
Vergennes, VT
St. Peter’s Parish
Milton, VT
Location pending
Locations
and Dates
June 22-26
$110
July 6-10
July 20-24
July 27-31
$110
July 13-17
$110
July 27-31
$110
Watch the website for more information on locations in
Londonderry, VT and Portsmouth, NH.
For more information about the Jump-In Series, or to become a coach, contact Melissa
Mason at [email protected] or 888-474-9686 x4252.
Beyond Our Backyard!
Check out the camping available in our neighboring councils
Looking for more camp fun?
Hoping to make more new friends?
Enjoy exploring new opportunities?
If this sounds like you, the following Girl Scout councils are welcoming
all girls to discover resident camping opportunities at their camps:
 Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
Camp Bonnie Brae, East Otis, MA
Camp Green Eyrie, Harvard, MA
 Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Camp Laurel, Lebanon, CT
Camp Timber Trails, Tolland, MA
 Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
Camp Hoffman, West Kingston, RI
Check the camp page at girlscoutsgwm.org/general/page/girl-scout-properties-other-northeast-councils
for more information.
GSGWM Cookie Dough and/or financial aid cannot be used at other councils' camps.
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Trading Post
Our Camp Trading Post (camp store) is open again this year!
Campers can purchase T shirts, stuffed animals, fun patches,
s
s,
water bottles, Journey books and more.
Trading Post Gift Cards!
Parents may purchase gift cards for use at Camp Farnsworth,
Abenaki-Mascoma, and Kettleford. Purchase your daughter’s
gift card when you register her for camp.
Camp T Shirts Available!
Limited edition camp-specific T shirts are available for $14.
Pre-order by June 1.
USE YOUR COOKIE DOUGH
TO PAY FOR CAMP!
Girls, did you know that when you participate in the Girl Scout Cookie program and
sell 100 packages or more, you earn Cookie Dough?
Cookie Dough is a great way to help you pay for
camp! Cookie Dough can be used to pay up to
100% of the camp session fee (excluding deposit).
NEW THIS YEAR! Cookie Dough will also be able to
be used at Camp Trading Posts at Camp Kettleford,
Camp Abenaki-Mascoma and Camp Farnsworth!
Call 888-474-9686 x4137 for more information.
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See grant details on website.
on website.
NOTE: Member must be registered for camp in order to receive camp grant.
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2015 Summer Registration Form
Register online at https://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/VP/Default.aspx?pid=54 or
Use one form per girl - extra forms may be photocopied or downloaded at girlscoutsgwm.org.
Please mail with deposit to:
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains PO Box 10832 Bedford, NH 03110-0832
Please Print
Girl’s name:
Registered Girl Scout?  Yes, Troop #
 No, include $30 membership fee.
Girl Scout Council:
Program choices: Please provide complete information for each program.
Camp
Session
Program Name
Payment Enclosed
Ex. Twin Hills
1A
Gamesapalooza
$50
1.
2.
3.
DAY CAMP
One Week Day Camp = $40 Before or After, $65 Both
Alternate Choice Program Name
Wonderers
Two Week Day Camp = $65 Before or After, $115 Both
 Before Care _$_________________  After Care _$__________________  Before & After _$__________________
SUB TOTAL __$______________________________
Day Camp Bus Stop: AM ________________________________ PM ________________________________ (no charge) or Parent transportation : AM_________ PM_________
RESIDENT CAMP
Transportation TO camp: ________________($75) Transportation FROM camp: ________________($75)
Between Session Care: ______________________($100)
Pick-up location: __________________________________Drop-off location: _______________________________________ SUB TOTAL: ___________________________________________
Girl’s mailing address:
Parent Email:
Girl’s school:
D.O.B:
Grade in spring 2015:
Custodial care:  Both parents  Mother/Guardian only  Father/Guardian only  Other
Parent/Guardian #1:
(H) phone:
(W) phone:
Cell:
Mailing address:
Parent/Guardian #2:
Mailing address:
(H) phone:
(W) phone:
Adult (not living with camper) to contact in case of an emergency if parent/guardian cannot be reached:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
(H) phone:
(W) phone:
Cell:
Optional: racial background (please check as many as apply):
 Black or African American  White  Asian
 American Indian or Alaskan Native  Hawaiian or Paciﬁc Islander
 Other (specify): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ethnic background - optional (please check one):  Hispanic or Latino  Not Hispanic or Latino
Cell:
 ADD A CAMP-SPECIFIC
T SHIRT FOR $14
Pre-order by June 1.
Circle Size:
• Youth Sm
• Youth Med
• Youth Large
•
•
•
•
Adult Sm
Adult Med
Adult Large
Adult XL
Total to enter in payment
information below
$ ___________________
I (please check one): Do  Do NOT give Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains permission for my child to be photographed for print,
videotaped, or electronically imaged. Images may be used in promotional materials, news releases and other published formats for the Girl Scouts
in their public relations, website or marketing efforts.
Parent/Guardian signature:
Date:
For Office Use Only
Payment Information
Program fees ($50 deposit per program required)
$14 Camp T shirt (circle size in box above)
$30 membership fee if not already a registered Girl Scout
2015 Cookie Dough (may not be used for deposit.)
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Donation to Financial Aid Fund (thank you!)
Trading Post Gift Cards (Farnsworth, Kettleford, Abenaki-Mascoma)
Before/After, or Between Session Care and Transportation
Total Enclosed
$ ________________
$ ________________
$ ________________
$ ________________
$ ________________
$ ________________ ($5 increments)
$ ________________
$ __________________ CK #____________
Cash _______________________________
Credit Card ________________________
Check Number ____________________
FA __________________________________
CD _________________________________
GS __________________________________
Date Entered _____________________
Credit Card Authorization Please charge a one-time payment of $ _____________________ to my:  Visa  MC  Discover  AmEx
Card # __________________________________________________________Name on card ____________________________________________________ Exp. date ______________
Address (if different from above) _________________________________________________________________________CVC # (security code on back) ______________
Phone # for cardholder _______________________________________ Signature of cardholder __________________________________________________________________
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Important Dates 2015:
MARCH
FEBRUARY
Sat, Feb 7
Kids VT Camp & School Fair at
Burlington Hilton Hotel, VT, 10 am-1 pm
Wed, Feb 18 Mini Open House at Bedford Service
Center, NH, 4-7 pm
Sat, Feb 21 Thinking Day Celebration at Bedford Service
Center, 9 am-1 pm; Our Store will be open
Wed, Feb 25 Mini Open House at Williston
Service Center, VT, 4-7 pm
Sat, Mar 7
Parenting NH Camp Fair at Courtyard Marriott,
Nashua, NH, 10 am-1 pm
Sat, Mar 14 Girl Scout Birthday Celebration at
Bedford Service Center. Our Store
will be open 9 am-1 pm.
Sat, Mar 14 Parenting NH Camp Fair at Derryfield Country
Club, Manchester, NH, 10 am-1 pm
Sun, Mar 22 Girl Scout Friends and Family Day with
the Monarchs, Verizon Wireless Arena,
Manchester, NH, 12-6 pm
MAY
Sat, May 2
Sun, May 3
Girl Expo, SNHU, Manchester, NH, 10 am-4 pm
Camp Farnsworth & Abenaki-Mascoma
Open House, 1-4 pm
Sat, May 9 Camp Twin Hills Open House, 1-3 pm
Sat, May 9
Whispering Pines Open House, 2-4 pm
Sun, May 17 Camp Kettleford Open House, 2-4 pm
JUNE
Sun, Jun 7
Camp Seawood Open House, 1-3 pm
Camp Registration
Incentives!
Host a Camp Party and SAVE!
Returning camper families are eligible to receive up to $90 off the cost of camp
by hosting a camp party. Invite friends, neighbors and relatives to your home
to learn more about summer camp. A member of the camp staff will join your
family to share the fun and value of Girl Scout camp and answer questions. A
$15 credit will be given to the host family for each camper who registers for a
session of GSGWM summer camp. Call Karen Provost, Camp Pathway Manager
at 888-474-9686, x4114 for more information or to schedule your party.
Limited availability – call today!
Register by March 14 and SAVE
Camp Patch Program
Have fun while learning more about our
summer camp programs. Complete
four activities and earn a patch! For
activity information, contact Karen at
[email protected] or see our
website.
Troop leaders and parents may request
the Camp S’More Activity Kit to assist
with these activities.
Resident campers save $30 per session and day campers will save $20 per
session when registering and paying the deposit for each session by March 14.
Online registrations must be received by midnight on March 14. Mailed-in
registrations must be postmarked by March 14, 2015. Campers registered by
March 14 are invited to a special Camp Day at Camp Farnsworth on May 3,
10 am-1 pm. Join the fun as you participate in archery, outdoor cooking, games
and more.
Multiple Week Discount
Sign up for multiple 1-week programs by May 1 and save. Pay full price for one
1-week program and $50 will be credited for each additional 1-week program.
Credit will be applied to the camper account after deposit for each program is
received. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please pay only the deposit for each session at
registration. Credit cannot be applied to paid-in-full accounts and has no cash
value. Multiple week discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
Bring a Friend to Camp Open House and SAVE
Bring a friend who is new to Girl Scouts and receive a $10 coupon toward camp
for you and your friend. Coupon may be applied to camper accounts after
registration and payment of $50 deposit is received.
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ORG.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Manchester, NH
Permit No. 6060
PO Box 10832
Bedford, NH 03110-0832
Camp Info Hotline 888.474.9686 x4130
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call the Camp Hotline Monday through Friday 8:30-5 pm plus
Wednesday evenings 5-7 pm between February 18 and March 25. Speak to staff who can answer your camp
questions, help with registration, and prepare you for the fun and adventure that camp has to offer. Or, you
can email [email protected].
Who Can Go to Camp?
Seeking Qualified Camp Staff
Girl Scout camps are open to all girls entering
K through grade 12. Previous Girl Scout
experience or membership not required. Girls
become members when they register for camp.
Membership fee is $30 for new members.
Camp offers a unique working environment that deﬁes the 9-5 work day
and offers opportunities in communication, organization, supervision,
management and program development and delivery. We are searching
for college students, teachers, health care providers and others to share
their creativity and specialized skills with girls in the outdoors at our day and
resident camps located throughout NH and VT. We’re ready to work with
colleges and universities to provide leadership opportunities which fulﬁll
community service and internship requirements. All staff must meet age and
application requirements, including reference and background checks, and
attend pre-camp training. Complete an application at girlscoutsgwm.org/
employment.
Visit girlscoutsgwm.org for more information.
Previous Girl Scout experience is not required. Paid staff members receive a
discount on their child’s camp fee.
Seeking Volunteers
We are seeking qualiﬁed adults to volunteer at day camp this summer. Volunteers
will work directly with campers (other than their own daughters) and full-time
camp staff to create magical memories at camp. All volunteers must meet age and
application requirements, including reference and background checks, and attend
pre-camp training. Previous Girl Scout experience preferred but not required.
Volunteers will receive free camp for up to two camp-age children. Contact Karen
Provost, [email protected] for more information.