GSCB Summer Camp Guide 2018

1 Camp GuideTHINKOUTSIDEno box required2018A BRIGHTER FUTURE STARTS re proud to support the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council and the difference they make in our communities. By reaching out to young minds, they ensure that the next generation will have the skills and ideas to power a greater future for us Delmarva Power, 111/14/17 5:39 PMAre you ready for Summer Camp?3 Registration opens February 1, 2018!1. Find the week of camp you're looking for in the activities events list on 2. Choose the week of camp your Girl Scout wants to attend, and click the REGISTER button on that page. It will redirect you to You will need to sign into UltraCamp or create a new Follow the registration prompts. You will also be able to upload medical information. If you previously uploaded this information in previous years, you will just need to update that Check your email for confirmation.

2 Don't forget to check your junk mail! If you didn't receive an email, please contact Danielle at check for important information regarding health, safety, packing lists and more. You will receive a camp information packet via email. This packet contains important information that your camper must know about her session, as well as required forms that must be submitted prior to the start of her camp session. Please note that camp information packets are available on UltraCamp and in the forms section of Click forms and search "camp" in the Keyword Search, or use the Advanced Search to select "camp." Camp PaymentsCamp registrations allow families to pay in full or hold a spot at camp with a deposit at time of registration. A $40 deposit for each camp session will be applied at the time of registration.

3 Deposits are non-refundable, unless a camper cannot be placed in a program or if it is necessary for the council to cancel the balance of the camp fee is due no later than June 1, 2018. Camper registration may be cancelled if full payment is not received by the due date. For registrations made after June 1, 2018, all fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. There is a $30 service charge for checks returned due to insufficient funds. Girls can use Cookie or Fall Product Certificates to pay for their Summer camp balance by contacting Danielle at A payment plan is required during registration if you are not paying in full. Please see page 5 for information on Camperships. How to Register for Camp:Country Center Day CampGrove Point Day CampAre you Ready for Camp?PACIT CampGrove Point Resident CampFrequently Asked QuestionsCamp Care Packages4689101416 Camp Country Center Day CampCamp Hours8:30 to 4:30 Off8:00 to 8:30 Up 4:30 Care7:30 to 8:00 :30 to 5:30 $100 per weekGirls will have the opportunity to stay overnight on Thursdays during each session included in camp costs!

4 Camp FeaturesArchery RangeSTEM LodgeGeocachingDigital Media CenterLow RopesOpen HouseSunday, April 81:00 to 3:00 Country Center1051 Sharpless RoadHockessin, DE 19707 Please pack a lunch for all Country Center Day Camps. A snack will be provided. Save $15 on each session when you register by March 15, 2018!4 ENTERING GRADES 1-12 Top ChefJune 18 - 22$330 Spend a week learning how to make tasty and nutritious snacks, meals and desserts. At this camp, you'll get to practice your knife skills and learn cooking techniques from around the world! You ll learn the chemistry of cooking and also get to sample some of your amazing recipes. Aquatic EcosystemsJune 25 - 29$330 Learn about the ecology and science of the watershed in your backyard the Delaware Bay! We will take field trips to freshwater and salt water ecosystems to explore the difference between each habitat.

5 Includes two field trips, one to the Delaware beaches and one to the Delaware Tech CampJuly 30 - August 3$225Do you love tech? For the girls who see the world through a lens, love to download the latest apps on your cell phones, or can t wait to code: this is the camp for you! Daisies and Brownies can try out the coolest new gadgets and robots, learn how to take pictures with digital cameras, and try their hand at coding! Juniors and up: create your own video games, learn the basics of nature photography, even create your own movies complete with special effects! Don t worry, parents, there will be plenty of time for fresh air and exercise as we experience the great outdoors!Science ExplorersAugust 6 - 10$330 What s your favorite part of STEM? Do you love engineering, building robots, and catapults?

6 Do you want to build a rocket and study outer space? How about hunting for fossils like an archeologist? Or do you love checking out the microscopic world in the lab? During this awesome camp, you ll get to experience all the cool things STEM has to offer, and find out what YOU love about STEM! Includes a field trip to hunt for GRADES 4-12 Minecraft ManiaJuly 30 - August 3$225 Create a world of pure imagination filled with spiders, creepers, and zombies! Minecraft brings you into an open-ended world of creation. Solve challenges, build spectacular wonders, and work with your team to get through the Survival Challenge. What will YOU build? 5 Camperships for all GSCB campsGSCB makes every effort to provide financial assistance so that no girl misses out on camp due to lack of funds.

7 For those who are unable to pay the total cost of a camp experience, financial assistance is available for all resident or day apply for a campership, please fill out the financial assistance form when registering for camp online through UltraCamp. This is a section in the regisration process. Campers must register for a camp session and have paid a $40 non-refundable deposit to apply for a campership. Camperships are awarded based on need and information provided on the financial assistance application. GSCB makes every effort to use available funds fairly to assist as many girls as possible. The deadline for applying is April 1, 2018. Decisions regarding camperships will be made by April 16, 2018 and families will be notified via email. All applications are handled in a confidential manner.

8 Applications received after April 1, 2018, will be reviewed on an ongoing basis if funding is available. As these funds are limited, please submit your application for assistance as soon as you register for camp. To provide assistance to as many girls as possible, camperships will only be awarded for camp sessions and will not cover the cost of camp care packages or camp Hours9:00 to 4:30 Off8:30 to 9:00 Up 4:30 will have the opportunity to stay overnight on Thursdays during each session included in camp costs!Transportation Information Transportation is available for an additional cost of $85 with pick up locations in Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, and Dover. Final locations will be in your camp welcome packet. Bus transportation pickup will be between 6:00 and 7:00 ; drop-off will be between 5:00 and 6:00 Final bus times will be confirmed with riders before their session.

9 Camp FeaturesArchery RangeKayakingSailingSwimming PoolTennis CourtGaGa BallWaterfrontOpen HouseSunday, April 29 3:00 to 5:00 Grove Point 2930 Grove Neck RoadEarleville, MD 21919 American Camp Association AccreditedCamp Grove Point is accredited by the American Camp Association and meet safety standards set forth by them and the Maryland Department of Health Services. Save $15 on each session when you register by March 15, 2018!Camp Grove Point Day Camp6 ENTERING GRADES 1-4 Under the SeaJune 18 - 22$225We don t have an ocean at camp, but we do have a pretty cool waterfront! Everything this week is about water - even the crafts. Spend time playing water games and learn about water creatures. When you are not on the water, participate in traditional camp activities. Don't worry you'll spend some time on dry land, too.

10 Includes a fun patch! Summer SpiesJune 25 - 29$225 Camp will be filled with mystery this week. Complete spy school training so you and your fellow sleuths have the tools to solve the camp mystery as you earn your Brownie Senses badge or the red Tula petal. You ll also enjoy traditional camp activities. Moana Goes to CampJuly 9 - 13$225 Let s ride the waves together while we explore Moana s world! This camp will be full of music, crafts and most of all FUN! You ll paddle the Sassafras, aim for the bullseye on the archery range, and splash around in the swimming pool! Includes a fun patch! Wizards, Wands and S mores!July 16 - 20$225 Welcome to a week of wizard adventures! Join your fellow wizards as you learn the wizarding basics, including creating your wand, and making oozing spells and potions.