2021 Day and Virtual Summer Camp Guide

2021

DAY AND VIRTUAL AND DAY Summer Camp Summer Table of Contents You Can Find Us Here: Our Vision Why Camp? At Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, we strive to provide The American Camp Association (ACA) sponsored camps and programs that build girls’ leadership, an independent survey of more than 5,000 families General Camp and confidence, independence, and community. Our camps across the United States. Results confirmed that Safety Information • 2 are committed to providing virtual and in-person summer camp is a catalyst for child development, opportunities for girls in our council and beyond, preparing campers to assume roles as successful Day Camp Information • 3 creating and connecting a diverse sisterhood that helps adults. At summer camp, kids learn how to be with The OVAL campers unlock their potential and discover the world people who are different from them, learn that “I can” Maplewood, NJ Day Camp Add-Ons • 4 all while developing life skills and making memories and is more powerful than “I can’t,” and gain a sense of both friendships that last a lifetime. independence and community. Camp DeWitt Programs • 5 Camp DeWitt Now more than ever, girls need camp. Whether joining Hillsborough, NJ us online or in-person, girls are still a part of that The OVAL Programs • 6 community.

Day Camp General Our Program Philosophy Why Girl Scouts? We believe everything that happens at camp is part of Beyond the fun, friendship, and skill-building, the things Program Descriptions • 7 the camp experience, whether virtually or in-person. girls do at Girl Scout summer camp foster life skills Our campers have wonderful adventures; they try they can’t get other places. We incorporate the Girl Camp DeWitt Specialty new things, build confidence, and make new friends. Scout Leadership Experience into everything girls do, Program Descriptions • 7–9 During their time at camp, they tackle challenges, which means she’ll do more, grow more, get more, and take healthy risks in a supportive environment, build leave ready to unleash her inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, The OVAL Specialty a community, learn about themselves, and have fun. Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader)TM as she says “I did Program Descriptions • 9–10 The Girl Scout Promise and Law are at the heart of all that!” of our programming, defining the skills, behaviors, and Anyone who identifies as a girl is welcome to participate Camp In Our Hearts attitudes we value in our staff and campers. in our summer camp programs regardless of race, Virtual Summer Camp Info • 11 religion, physical ability, economic status, or national origin. Camp In Our Hearts Programs • 12

Camp In Our Hearts Program Descriptions • 13–14 Discounts and Safety Is Our Priority Financial Assistance • 14 Now more than ever, we recognize the importance of health and safety. View our most up-to-date Registration FAQs • 15–16 COVID plan by visiting our summer camp page. SAFE AND SECURE: All three of GSHNJ’s summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Independent health and safety audits by the ACA ensure we maintain the highest standards of accountability, credibility, and commitment to health, safety, and program quality. Additionally, our camps follow the standards for health, safety, and security guidelines of GSHNJ, Girl Scouts of the USA, and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards. STAFF: Our camp staff is comprised of experienced college and high school students, teachers, and professional subject matter experts who have a special interest in working with girls in the outdoors. Camp staff participate in an intensive training focused on safety, communication, program delivery, leadership, and team-building. HEALTH CARE: A Health Supervisor is on site while camp is in session. The majority of staff are certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. An AED machine is available at all times on each property. 2 1 3 GIRL SCOUTS HEARTOFNEWJERSEY’S houses, andcampdirector office hours. camp page Never to been our Day Campsbefore? Visit care atareduced rate. servebest our families, we are offering extended before andafter concerns, we are notoffering busing thisyear. To cover thisgap and afternoon snack, andearnedbadges. Program fees include allactivity supplies, one percamper, t-shirt daily all ofour programs. camper feedback, we’ve incorporated more badge-earning opportunities in more—badges to add to your uniform whenyou getback home. Thanks to No matter whichprogram you choose, you’ll earn atleast one—and maybe extreme heat andmajor storms. Activityart Center actsacentral as gathering pointandoffers shelter from flexes based on age andability. Additionally, CampDeWitt’s state-of-the- for girlsin2ndgrade andolder, andalow ropes challengecourse that games, andmore. Bothcamps feature high-adventure facilities like archery may & crafts, include arts hiking, outdoor cooking, STEM activities, field The rest ofthetime,you’re doingallthefun stuffopen to everyone which portions ofeach day concentrating on whatyou’re mostinterested in. programs allow you to select area aspecific to focus on, spendinglarge mastery ofaskillandinviting you to take thenextstep upandout! Specialty for your age andskilllevel. Theprograms grow withyou, acknowledging traditional outdoor opportunities, experiences, and challengesappropriate Day Camps:general andspecialty. General programs offer afull range of As you’ll see, you have two categories ofprograms to choose from atboth Monday through Friday, andisopen to girlsentering Kindergarten through 10thgrade. Day camprunsfor apre-season opener from July7through July9andfrom July12through August 13from 9:00a.m.to 4:00p.m., hidden inthepicturesque South Mountain Reservation, offering acharmingtouch ofwilderness ofEssex rightintheheart County. immerses you inlushforests, verdant fields, babbling brooks, andplentyof fresh air, sunshine, adventure, and freedom. The OVAL is Welcome to our Day Camps! Agnes DeWitt Day Camp is onnestled 152 acres within the Sourland Mountains; its beauty rugged

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ADD-ONS camp. tocamper need know before, during,andafter herstay at camp life, policies,procedures—everything you andyour it’s full information ofdetailed regarding goals, outcomes, You’ll find our Parent Guide on our website on April 15 toNeed know more about whatto atday expect camp? Parent Guide our summer camp

; 4 5 A DAY AT LIFE THE IN Camp DeWitt Tinker, Maker, Coder, Spy (2 wks.) LIT -Leaders inTraining Friends of the Forest Aim, Shoot,Bullseye S'Mores andMore Art Smart Outdoor Explorer Art Camp Constable Friends oftheForest Creation Station Summer Science Outdoor Recyclin' Art Friends oftheForest Fairy Tale Science Chow Down SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Camp Quest Camp Explorer Camp Discover Seasoner Opener Camp DeWitt PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAM Arrive atcamp andjoinyour unit 9:00 a.m.

GRADE K-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 K-1 Morning flag andannouncements 9:15 a.m. COST $690 $380 $360 $360 $360 $365 $365 $365 $365 $365 $365 $385 $345 $345 $345 $370 $370 $375 $215

CAPACITY 40 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 Opener Season JULY 7–9 X

Day Camp Session 1 12–16 JULY X X X X X X

Program time 9:45 a.m. Session 2 19–23 JULY X X X X X X

choices above! Session 3 See program 26–30 JULY X X X X X X

Session 4

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Session 5 9–13 AUG X X X X X X

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Lunch 12:30 p.m.

GRADE K-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 K-1 COST $690 $360 $360 $360 $360 $350 $365 $365 $365 $385 $385 $345 $345 $345 $370 $375 $375 $215 CAPACITY General camp activities 1:15 p.m. 40 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 6

Opener Season JULY 7–9 X hiking, games,

Arts & crafts, &crafts, Arts

and more! Session 1 12–16 JULY X X X X X X

Session 2 19–23 JULY X X X X X X

Session 3 26–30 JULY X X X X X X Afternoon flag anddismissal 3:45 p.m.

Session 4 AUG 2–6

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Session 5 9–13 AUG X X X X X X

6 GENERAL PROGRAMS 7 different badge. adventures whileworking on anewand your fellow campers planyour group's than one session? Each week you and much more. Considering coming for more & crafts, campfire and s'mores, and so games, hands-on science activities, arts skills, hiking,exploring nature, field everything whichmay includeoutdoor of summercamp!You'll doalittlebitof to offer you as enjoy parts allthebest Explore everything our Day Campshave Session 5 Session 3 Session 2 Session 1&4 Badges: Entering Grades: K–1 Cost: $345 Sessions: 1, 2,3, 4, 5 andcrafts,hiking, arts andmore! parts ofcamp-brooking, field games, age andwillpartake insome ofthebest Camp experience. grouped Girlswillbe by “week” ofcampfor awell-rounded Day All together now! Joinusfor our first Entering Grades: K–10 Cost: $215 Sessions: July7–9 The OVAL. CampDeWittand offered atboth are listed below The programs what they'll doeach day,making each week new and different. activities are girl-led, each session's schedule is similar, but girls help decide give girls the chance to try a bit of everything we have to offer. Since most Day Camp General Programs are specially designed for each grade level, and CAMP DISCOVER DAY CAMPS OPENER SEASON

D D D D Trail Adventure BuddyCamper Outdoor Maker Art Eco Learner

a newanddifferent badge. your group’s adventures whileworking on week you andyour fellow campers plan Considering more thanone session? Each campfire and s’mores, and so muchmore. on science &crafts, activities, arts exploring nature, field games, hands- which may includeoutdoor skills,hiking, offer. You’ll doalittlebitofeverything enjoy everything our Day Campshave to parts ofsummercampand all thebest Challenge yourself withaquestto find Session 5 Session 3 Session 1 Badges: Entering Grades: 4–5 Cost: $345 Sessions: 1, 3, 5 new anddifferent badge. your group’s adventures whileworking on a week you andyour fellow campers plan Considering more thanone session? Each campfire and s’mores, and so muchmore. on science activities,arts&crafts, exploring nature, fieldgames,hands- which may includeoutdoor skills,hiking, camp! You’ll doalittlebitofeverything to offer asyou enjoy allthebestparts of Explore everything Session 5 Session 3 Session 1 Badges: Entering Grades: 2–3 Cost: $345 Sessions: 1, 3, 5 CAMP QUEST CAMP EXPLORER

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Goldilocks, and more. had aparachute, for design anewbed Riding Hood,see whatchangesifJack for Rapunzel, a ziplinefor LittleRed principals,engineering build apulley and math.Test theThree LittlePigs’ using science, technology, engineering, Bring beloved fairy talesto life by Badge Cost Session a campchef! kinds ofoutdoor recipes you as become and foil cooking, explore alldifferent to foil packet desserts. stick Usingboth yummy snacks, from traditional s’mores cooking program, create allkindsof Camp treats gobeyond s’mores! Inthis Badge Cost Sessions ENTERING GRADES2–3 offered atCampDeWitt. are listed below The programs and more. &crafts,arts hiking, outdoor cooking, camp-wide activities like fieldgames, area; the rest isfilled withenjoying activities aligned withthe specialty abilities. Part of each day focuses on carefully curated for age, interest, and Day CampSpecialty Programs are honor trees. we work together to plant, protect, and to know whatmakes upour woods while animal andinsect tracks on our trails. Get and nature scavenger hunts.Lookfor through bird watching, brooking, hiking, creatures make theirhomes atcamp andecologyspecies, activities. what See tree identification, understanding invasive through hands-on experiences, including Campers willdiscover the“great outdoors” Promise Badge Patch Cost Sessions CHOW DOWN FRIENDS OF THE FOREST FAIRY TALE SCIENCE $365 5 $385 2, 3 Girl Scout Tree $360 1, 4 B B B

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share your work. world around you, andmake aportfolio to perspective, thinkcreatively about the more may await you! Gooutside for anew clay, glass, stained paper collage, and skills to thenextlevel: leather, plaster, range ofmaterials to raise your crafting your horizons. artistic Work withabroad Jump on thecreativity train to expand Badge Cost Session ENTERING GRADES4–5 chemistry oftie-dye, andso muchmore. create avortex understand inabottle, the world around you: build amodelvolcano, toobjects understand more about the right answers. Experimentwithevery day how to bright ask questions andfindthe Become ascientificas sleuth you learn Badge Cost Session recycling! from home to reinforce theimportance of are encouraged to provide recyclables and your imagination! Camperfamilies creations. Whatyou make isupto you ofnaturebeauty andmakinginspired Spend timeoutdoors appreciating the and recycle your way to creative genius. something you new as reuse, reduce, Create wonderful works andinvent ofart Badge Cost Session CREATION STATION SUMMER SCIENCE RECYCLIN’OUTDOOR ART $370 2 $375 4 $365 2 J B B

Drawing Home Scientist Outdoor Creator Art

with slime. techniques, paint withice, andexperiment candy chromatography, trydifferent tiedye about theGoldenRatio,create colors with kinds ofinteresting, cool designs.Learn mix upartandscience, you’ll create all Art +Science =Cool Craziness! Whenyou Badge Cost Session feathers, andmore. watercolors, moldwithclay, print with Observe your surroundings andpaint with you anddiscover newways to create. as you explore thelandscape around anything: become inspired by theoutdoors Art canhappen anywhere andwith Badge Cost Session to solve acampmystery. differences offingerprints, and follow clues learn some coding basics, discover the great detective! Become akeen observer, camp. Try out theskillsthatmake a Mystery awaits you asyou explore Badge Cost Session together to plant,protect, andhonor trees. what makes upour woods whilewe work and insect tracks on our trails. Getto know nature scavenger hunts.Lookfor animal through bird watching, brooking, hiking,and creatures make theirhomes atcamp species, andecology activities.Seewhat tree identification, understanding invasive through hands-on experiences, including Campers willdiscover the“great outdoors” Promise Badge Patch Cost Session SMART ART SMART ART EXPLOREROUTDOOR CAMP CONSTABLE FRIENDS OF THE FOREST $365 4 $370 1 $365 3 Girl Scout Tree $360 2 J J J J

Drawing Outdoor Explorer Art Detective Animal Habits

Badge Cost Session playing some games. by completing anarchery challengeand your marksmanshipattheendofweek and maintainbows andarrows. Show off a 3-Dtarget, play games,andlearnto use with recurve andcompound bows, make to hone everyone’s individualskills.Work we willvisitthearchery range every day new to thesport or anexperienced archer, this week ofarchery! Whetheryou are Take aim,shoot,andscore abullseye in Badge Cost Session together to plant,protect, andhonor trees. what makes upour woods whilewe work and insect tracks on our trails. Getto know nature scavenger hunts.Lookfor animal through bird watching, brooking, hiking,and creatures make theirhomes atcamp species, andecology activities.Seewhat tree identification, understanding invasive through hands-on experiences, including Campers willdiscover the“great outdoors” Promise Patch ENTERING GRADES6–10 campsite andamenu! nature anddesignaminimalimpact learn how to leave notrace asyou explore foil cooking. You’ll also work asateam to camp cookery basics usingbothstickand program, tryyour handatsome traditional camping trip.Inthisoutdoor focused Outdoor cooking isapart ofany great Badge Cost Sessions FRIENDS OF THE FOREST AIM, SHOOT, BULLSEYE S’MORES AND MORE $360 3 $365 2 Girl Scout Tree $380 4, 5 S C S C J

Eco Explorer Game Visionary Trees Archery Eco Camper

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS AT DEWITT AT PROGRAMS SPECIALTY 8 9 in your future, too. what theydo,how theygotthere, andifit’s various STEMfields to discover more about about theladieswhohave paved theway in Plus, travel across space andtimeto learn skills every secret agentneedsto know. coding, andflex your spy muscles learning maker’s mindset, conquer computer-less Tinker withvarious machines,getinthe Badge Cost Session depend on your age/GirlScout level. at camp.Your assignments atcampwill with younger campers inyour second week work withyoung people, thenwork directly teach you skillsandbehaviors necessary to with youth. Participate inactivitiesthat compare experiences you’ve hadworking possess. Learnfrom one anotherand skills andstrengthening those you already Discover your leadership styleby building and Seniors willearntheCITIAward. their Program Aide(except theLiAaward) program, Cadettes willearnthemajority of In thistwo week introductory leadership CIT Badge Cost I Sessions TINKER, MAKER, CODER, SPY LIT - LEADERS IN TRAINING $365 1 $690 4 and5 S C C

Truth Seeker Special Agent Special Program Aide

(2 wks.)

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS AT DEWITT AT PROGRAMS SPECIALTY our magical forest, fields,andtrails. become one withnature we as explore a fairy tea party, make pixiedust,and furniture, live plants, andflowers. Enjoy an enchanted garden, complete with of afairy andcreate afairy house in Channel your innerpixie!Dress the part Badge Cost Sessions work agroup as to create ateam routine. practice techniques to keep you safe, and Develop teamwork andcooperation skills, weas learn dance techniques. andcheer Let’s goOVAL! Show usyour campspirit Badge Cost Session chef! of outdoor recipes you as become acamp and foil cooking, explore alldifferent kinds to foil packet desserts. stick Usingboth yummy snacks, from traditional s’mores cooking program, create allkindsof Camp treats gobeyond s’mores! Inthis Badge Cost Session ENTERING GRADES2–3 offered atThe OVAL. are listed below The programs BUTTERFLIES FAIRIES, FLOWERS, AND DANCE AND CHEER CHOW DOWN $365 3, 5 $350 1 $385 2 B B B

Dancer Snacks Outdoor Creator Art

trees. together to plant,protect, andhonor what makes upour woods whilewe work insect tracks on our trails. Getto know scavenger hunts.Look for animaland watching, brooking, hiking,andnature make theirhomes atcampthrough bird ecology activities. whatcreatures See understanding invasive and species, experiences, includingtree identification, outdoors” through hands-on Campers willdiscover the“great Promise Badge Patch Cost Session ENTERING GRADES4–5 more. the chemistryoftie-dye, andso much create avortex understand inabottle, world around you: build amodelvolcano, toobjects understand more about the right answers. Experimentwitheveryday how to bright ask questions andfindthe Become ascientificas sleuth you learn Badge Cost Session trees. together to plant,protect, andhonor what makes upour woods whilewe work insect tracks on our trails. Getto know scavenger hunts.Lookfor animaland watching, brooking, hiking,andnature make theirhomes atcampthrough bird ecology activities.whatcreatures See understanding invasive and species, experiences, includingtree identification, outdoors” through hands-on Campers willdiscover the“great Promise Badge Patch Cost Sessions SUMMER SCIENCE FRIENDS OF THE FOREST FRIENDS OF THE FOREST Girl Scout Tree $360 3 $375 4 Girl Scout Tree $360 2, 4 J B B AnimalHabitats

Bugs Home Scientist

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS AT THE OVAL THE AT PROGRAMS SPECIALTY Wizards, Elves! play games like Quidditch andGiants, make butterbeer andchocolate frogs and spellbinding STEMactivities. Learn to your own wand andtest itout withsome spend theweek making magic. Create part ofyour favorite witch or wizard and mystical inspired program! Dress the Have awitchingly good timeinthis Badge Cost Sessions minimal impact campsite andamenu. trace you as explore nature anddesign a work ateam as to learn how to leave no stickandfoilboth cooking. You’ll also traditional campcookery basics using program, tryyour handatsome camping trip.Inthisoutdoor focused Outdoor cooking isapart ofany great Badge Cost Sessions robots withyour group. the basics, programming start small take home and,once you’ve mastered tower design. Buildatiny robot you can them inchallengeslike aneggdrop and like theMars Rover andpractice with machines play arole indesigning robots programming. Understand how simple introductory paper andpencil Learn some robot basics and Programming Badge Cost Robots Session space for others. the day!), andmodelthewonders of become one withthestars (even during System, understand Earth’s orbit, Infinite space! Learn about theSolar Investigators Badge Cost Session WANDS, WITCHES, AND CAMPFIRES S’MORES AND MORE ROBO CAMPERS OH MY STARS $370 1, 5 $385 2, 4 $365 2 $375 4 J J J J SocialButterfly Eco Camper Robotics 1: Space Science

Eco Explorer Game Visionary Trees Archery

CIT Badge Cost I Sessions Badge Cost Session depend on your age/GirlScout level. at camp.Your assignments atcampwill with younger campers inyour second week work withyoung people, thenwork directly teach you skillsandbehaviors necessary to with youth. Participate inactivitiesthat compare experiences you’ve hadworking possess. Learnfrom one anotherand skills andstrengthening those you already Discover your leadership styleby building and Seniors willearntheCITIAward. their Program Aide(except theLiAaward) program, Cadettes willearnthemajority of In thistwo week introductory leadership favorite fictional stories andcharacters. out withyour fellow campers over your createbook, andwear cosplay, andnerd female superhero. Make your own comic and whatittakes to make anawesome more! Learn about female comic artists of comics, tvshows, books, movies, and Channel your innerfangirl withthisweek OVAL COMIC-CON LIT - LEADERS IN TRAINING $690 4 and5 $360 2 C S C

Novelist Program Aide Comic Artist

(2 wks.)

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS AT THE OVAL THE AT PROGRAMS SPECIALTY 10 11 GIRL SCOUTS HEART OFNEWJERSEY’S Camp in Our Hearts registrationCamp inOurHearts includes: learning on your own. with other girls and camp counselors, and time unplugged exploring and Wednesday, andThursday. Each day includestimespentonline connecting Program sessions are from 10:00–11:45 a.m.and12:45–2:30 p.m.Tuesday, at home... together! exploring new ideas,andinspiringyour courage, confidence, andcharacter unit andon your own. your activity Theincluded guide willbe gateway to connecting withyour campfriends, discovering newskills, Each program includesaCampIOHBox where you’ll find activities (andsurprises!) that you’ll work on withthe rest of your camp staffanddeliveredGSHNJ online (andinabox!) to you! unique themesanddesigned withyour age level inmind. Running July 13 through August 5, each week offers one three-day program for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, each with program activities. Plus,every program completes askill-building badge! and extra fun theGirlScout way. You’ll andendeach day start inanall-campgathering, thenbreak offinto your unitfor specialty Welcome to CampIOHisamixoflive, CampInOurHearts! interactive, sessions, virtual on-your-own activities, recorded materials, • • • • • Exclusive swag andgoodies! At leastone GirlScout badge, based on program specialty theme. your door for anadditional fee. for curbside pickupatone ofour service centers, or shipped to successfully participate inprogram activities. Boxes available willbe Camp Box withmaterials filled andsupplies necessary to Nine hours perweek activities. andunplugged ofguided virtual computer andtabletfriendly. Access to Zoom theGSHNJ platform, asecure digitalspace thatis GSHNJ Hearts InOur Camp Each program offers two 90-minute sessions perday thatare by led Virtual SummerCamp Virtual

delivery by theUSPS. enough inadvance to allow for adequate have your box shipped, please register far it shipped to your door. Ifyou intend to Centers, or pay anadditional fee to have from the North Branch or Westfield Service fee. You may select to pickyour box up program, and in included your registration Camp Boxes are crafted based on specialty ingredients (for cooking programs). basic kitchen equipment and cooking crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and of adhesive (glue, tape, glue stick, etc.), are: scissors, pencil,pen,ruler, some type home—which are in not the included box— Additional supplies you may from need activity guide, andsome othersurprises! your program specialty thatweek, an Inside, you willfindsupplies needed for WHAT'S IN MY CAMP BOX? CAMP MY IN WHAT'S is the Camp Camp InOurHearts Speak for theTrees The Great GirlScout STEAMMachine! Up! Curtain Chef-in-Training The GivingTrees Space Science Adventures Snack Attack! Ooey GooeyScience Storybook STEM Magical Forests oftheWorld Fairies, Flowers, andButterflies Buddy Camping PROGRAM GRADE D D D D B B B B J J J J COST $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $135 $85 $85 CAPACITY 20 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 Best Life Life JULY Session 1 x 13–15 x x JULY Session 2 20–22 x x x JULY Session 3 27–29 x x x AUGUST 3–5 Session 4

x x x 12 13 in our own lives. made of, andcelebrate the"GivingTrees" planting project, find out whatdirt really is forests! We'll also diginwithahands-on powers theymighthave to protect the imagine our very own creatures andwhat the mythical creatures thatlive there, and famous trees andforests, share stories of on around-the-world tour we as visit Calling allglobal eco-explorers! We'll go Promise Badge Cost Patch Session surroundings. with nature we as explore our magical party, hear fairy stories, andbecome one in anenchanted garden. Enjoy afairy tea part ofafairy andcreate afairy house will channelour innerpixie!Dress the During thisfun andmagical program, we Badge Cost Session needed. be Occasional at-home adult assistance will outdoor andmake art, your own trail mix! camping scavenger hunt,experimentwith project, enjoy nature charades anda Leave NoTrace, doanoutdoor service a buddy for you as theearth learn about the care andkeeping oftheoutdoors. Be Join usfor campingadventure andlearn Badge Cost Session ENTERING GRADESK–1 BUTTERFLIES FAIRIES, FLOWERS, AND BUDDY CAMPING AT HOME MAGICAL FORESTS OF THE WORLD Girl Scout Tree $100 3 $100 2 $100 4 D D

Good Neighbor Buddy Camper

what it's like to live andwork inspace. create launchers andlanders, then learn made of, learn about our solar system, planets andfind out whatastaris really and soar among thestars! We'll the meet Future astronauts, let's offto blast space Adventurer Badge Cost Session two, andeven work on an original recipe! treatstasty together, or anexpert meet to savory andback again, we'll create the delicious world ofsnacks. From sweet your apron andwe'll take dive adeep into Brownies, it's timeto getinspired! Grab Badge Cost Session (and ooeygooeyextra messy) activities. elephant toothpaste, slime,andotherfun STEM program, experimentwithoobleck, we are gettingmessy! Inthishands-on Grab your aprons androll upyour sleeves, Badge Cost Session ENTERING GRADES2–3 with Revere, Engineer Scientist, build mightymachines like Have fun withchemistrylike Ada Twist, when we thinkinglike start ascientist. using STEMto find out whathappens then we'll letour curiosityrunwildby favorite talesofscience adventures and stories to life! Let's take atripinto our scientist thatenjoyed bringing herfavorite Once upon atimethere was agirl Coaster Badge Cost Session SPACE SCIENCE ADVENTURES SNACK ATTACK! SCIENCE GOOEY OOEY STORYBOOK STEM Mae Among the Stars andtake atripinto space $135 4 $85 3 $100 2 RollerEngineering: $100 1 B B B D

Space Science Snacks Home Scientist Mechanical

. Rosie some guests. special scenes lookattheworld ofcostumes with design techniques, andgetabehind-the- inspired by thepast, tryout different the world ofcostume design. We'll get sharpen our pencilsandlearn allabout andtheatreenthusiasts, buffs. Let's fashionistas,Calling allartists, history ENTERING GRADES4–5 and honors trees! learn how to aadvocate be whoprotects more fun intheforest. To give back, we'll to identifycommon NewJersey trees for a plantingproject whilealso learning how us. We'll dobark rubbing,leaf prints, and neighborhoods or otherplace to special materials and"adopt-a-tree" inown we'll make atree sculpture out ofrecycled give back! After reading and give andgive to usto usandneed Calling alljunior naturalists! Trees give Promise Badge Cost Patch Session Badge Cost Session needed. be Occasional at-home adult assistance will and create ameal uniquelyyour own. you'll put your newknowledge to thetest and -mostimportantly -dessert. Then, dishes perfect for breakfast, lunch,dinner, it's timeto cook! We'll learn how to make Aprons on? Spatulas attheready? Juniors, Badge Cost Session CHEF-IN-TRAINING THE GIVING TREE CURTAIN UP! Girl Scout Tree $100 1 $100 4 $85 1 J J

Drawing Simple Meals

The Giving Tree VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP SUMMER , VIRTUAL planting project. on citizen science, anddig-inwithafun speaker, collect datawithsome hands- communities. We'll hear from aguest to apart ofthesolution be inour own forests, andhow we canhelp take action impact of a singletree, localthreats to our other plantsandanimals.We'll explore the world abetter place for usandfor both us battle climate changeandmake the Planting andprotecting trees canhelp If we don't speak for thetrees, whowill? iscallingandwantsThe earth your help! Promise Badge Cost Patch Session all whileengaging inSTEAM. imaginary ten whilesurfing sound waves your own effects. special Thenhangan of amusement park rides,andcreate game development, trythescience your own creations, diginto video entertainment technology. Animate Take arideinto thewildworld of Technology Badge Cost Session SPEAK FORSPEAK THE TREES MACHINE! THE GREAT GIRL SCOUT STEAM Girl Scout Tree $100 2 $100 3 J

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Financial Assistance Financial Discounts May 29, 2021; you notified willbe by email. acceptedwill be after thisdate. Finaldecisions for CFA made by willbe • Deadline for submitting theCFA form isMay 15, 2021. Noapplications registration fee prior to mailingtheCFA form. or persession, $30 (virtual) non-refundable, non-transferrable, camp • Onlinecampregistration completed mustbe witha$75 (inperson) determine theamount granted. for thesummer;each family’s eligibility andtheavailability offunds • Financialassistance may cover upto one week ofthebase campfee on CampFinancialAssistance• TheGSHNJ (CFA) form downloaded canbe assistancefinancial options. ofanotherGirlScoutis amember council, contact your localcouncil for registeredmust be members GSHNJ by December 30, 2020. Ifyour girl Any registered GirlScout GSHNJ may apply forassistance. financial Girls in-person programs after thefirst one. week? discount $25 for multi-program campers. Discount applies to all • receives discount a$25 persession. your first camper, each additional camperattending from your household • SummerCampDiscountGSHNJ Request" form. our summer camp page Discounts are available for in-person camp.For discount requests, visit Multi-Session Discount: Sister Discount: our summer camp page Sendingsisters to in-person camp?After signing up

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SUMMER CAMP FOR DAY AND VIRTUAL 14 15 • UnderFinancial, click“make apayment.” Itmay require you to create abillingcontact—this theaccount can be • After you have chosen your programs for your camper, clickon thedashboard. How To Make aPayment low enrollment, alternate programs offered willbe or afull refund issued, ifnecessary. page See 16for refund details. may• GSHNJ cancel any program ifenrollment required doesnotmeet minimums.Ifaprogram iscanceled dueto help? ContactNeed [email protected] or call908-947-1708. add-on• Select options like before/after care. to secure your spot.Registering for camp?Pay virtual thecomplete registration fee to secure your spot. • Registering for in-person camp?Pay your $75 persession, non-refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee thecamp(s)andprogram(s)• Select your girl(s)isinterested in. specific to our council and our camps. registration portal, Please CAMPWISE. note thatyou mustfollow thispath to access isauniquelink CAMPWISE—it • Clickon thegreen “Register For Camp Now” button. Thenclick“Continue to Registration” to enter our camp • Goto www.gshnj.org, clickon the“Camp” tabandthenclickon “SummerCamp.” Ready to Register For Camp? held. will be canceled andthe$75 (inperson) or persession, $30 (virtual) non-refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee • Ifcampers donotcomplete theirGirlScout membership registration by June11, 2021, theircamporder willbe • Allcampers GirlScouts, mustbe or eitherwithGSHNJ another GirlScout council. Girl Scout Membership Info Registration the campseason, you willreceive emailsfrom [email protected] reminding you ofaction items. you have completed your camper’s enrollment/registration, anAccount Update to emailed willbe you. Prior to ⇨ From here, you ableto willbe register for campsandfor allGSHNJ one or more campers inyour family. Once then add theircamper(s).Please donotmake anaccount inyour camper’s name. ⇨ Newcampers mustcreate anaccount for your family. Anadult mustcreate theaccount for themselves and ⇨ Returning campers, login to your account. existingCAMPWISE ⇨ Never registered for aGirlScout membership, skipped ayear, or assistance? need Support CalltheMember Re-register your camperusingyour email address ausername. as ⇨ Had Membership aGSHNJ in2020, but haven’t renewed for 2021? Goto www.gshnj.org andclickon MyGS. oftheemail. body Camp Registration” line.Includethecamp,session, inthesubject council, troop, andcamper’s full nameinthe ⇨ Have a2021 membership withanothercouncil? [email protected] indicating“OutofCouncil ⇨ Have acurrent 2021 membership? GSHNJ Continue on to "Ready to Register for Camp?," below. Team at908-947-1708 to getstarted.

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• More questions about our COVID policies?Visit our mostup-to-date COVID plan by visiting pre-screening, early departure, late arrival, or otherscheduling issues. • There are norefunds or credits for no-shows, partial sessions, adjustment difficulties, failure to complete COVID-19 session pro-rated. willbe per session, non-refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee. Refunds requested after ofacamp thestart necessity (written note from physician mustaccompany request). These refunds processed willbe less the$75 • Norefunds issued willbe after June11, 2021 except for requests dueto adeath intheimmediate family or medical line. subject • Sendrefund requests to [email protected]. Indicate thecamp,program/session andgirl’s full nameinthe per session, non-refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee. • Refund requests received prior to June11, 2021 honored willbe less the$75 (inperson) or persession $30 (virtual) What ifIWant aRefund? interested. Ifso, full payment dueatthetimeofregistration. willbe • If/when aspotbecomes available, you contacted willbe by our Support Member Team to see ifyou are still • Yes—if allthespotsare full, theregistration system willallow you to joinawaiting list. Is There aWaiting List? full line. nameinthesubject sent• Changesmustbe by emailto [email protected]. Please indicate thecamp,program/session, andgirl’s • A$30 transfer fee charged willbe to changeaprogram or session. Can IChangeaProgram or Session? by April 15, 2021. • TheParent Guideandadditional information for each campisposted andon inCAMPWISE and theabilityto upload medication information. • Your dashboard contains awealth ofinformation includingtheParent Guide,directions to thecamps,packing lists, • We nolonger require adoctor’s signature on theHealth History. the online Health History. • We nolonger require acopy oftheimmunization or insurance cards. Please sure be thisinformation isaccurate in program forms. • Onyour campdashboard, you ableto willbe fill Health Historyout theneeded information and additional camp under “Status,” log back inandmake sure theregistration fee was paid. • You willreceive aconfirmation emailthatstates your camperis registered. If you donot the see word “registered” What's Next? • After June11, 2021, allenrolled/not confirmed campersbe will removed. • Allregistrations submitted after June12,2021 paid mustbe infull atthetimeofregistration. refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee held. willbe • Any order notpaid by June11, 2021 canceled willbe andthe$75 (inperson) or persession, $30 (virtual) non- • Allaccounts paid mustbe infull by June11, 2021. Your Account” CAMPWISE button. You canreturn more thanonce to make payments. • To pay pendingcamptuition, return to atany CAMPWISE time,but nolater thanJune11, 2021. Clickon the“Access persession,(virtual) non-refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee. • Ifyou are applying for Financial Assistance, you to stillneed register your camperandpay the$75 (inperson) or $30 paid andherstatusismarked “registered.” as • Registering for camp?Your virtual camperisnotregistered for herprogram untilhercomplete registration fee is payment, your camper’s marked status willbe “enrolled” whichmeans herspotisnotsecured. refundable, non-transferrable, campregistration fee ispaid andherstatusismarked “registered.” as Without this • Registering for in-person camp?Your camperisnotregistered for herprogram untilher$75 per session, non- • Here you canalso add Trading Post money for all in-person camps. holder or anyone responsible for paying for camp. our summer camp page our summer camp page

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