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1 Summer Day Camp Summer Day Camp 20182018 This summer send her somewhere safe, enriching, and filled with fun opportunities - give her the chance to camp #likeagirlscout!Lake Rickabear Day CampLake Rickabear Day CampKinnelon, NJKinnelon, NJJockey Hollow Day CampJockey Hollow Day CampMendham, NJMendham, NJ Why Girl Scout Camp?Table of Table of ContentsContentsWhy Girl Scout Hollow Hollow Rickabear Girl Scout camp, girls feel comfortable to acquire new skills in a safe and supportive all-girl environment. From a relaxed swim to teaming up on a project, camp offers girls a variety of opportunities to learn and grow inside and out. Courage. Camp is a community unlike any other. Together in an unfamiliar setting, girls find the courage within themselves to meet new people, make friends, and bond. As they make choices and direct projects, girls learn to work well with others, become self-reliant, and develop their leadership skills.

2 Confidence. For many girls, camp has unlimited potential to unlock or boost a girl s confidence. Girls have the opportunity to try new things and test their limits. Character. Camp is the ultimate character-building experience. It is a safe place for girls to learn individual responsibility and work as part of a team. Page 2 Jockey Hollow CampJockey Hollow CampMendham, New JerseyAt Jockey Hollow Camp, girls have 212 pristine acres to explore, play, and learn. Camp days are filled with swimming, hiking, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, stream exploration, environmental education, archery (for girls entering grades 2 and up), low ropes challenge course, and zip line (for girls entering grades 4 and up). Girls can also enjoy our playing field, GaGa pit and adventurous hiking trails. Horse lovers can sign up for a special equestrian program where girls spend time at the corral with the horses or ponies. Girls receive American Red Cross swim lessons and enjoy a free swim daily in our large L-shaped swimming pool.

3 The fun is endless! Lake Rickabear CampLake Rickabear CampKinnelon, New JerseyOur 332 acres at Lake Rickabear include a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for kayaking, canoeing, pedal-boating, and paddle long stretch of soft, sandy beach lines our swimming area, where girls not only splash and play, but also receive daily American Red Cross swim lessons from certified lifeguards, as well as free day is filled with activities like nature exploration, arts and crafts, boating, and archery (for girls entering grades 2 and up), as well as themed activities and special All-Camp activities. We also have a zip line (for girls entering grades 4 and up) and a low ropes challenge course to help girls learn teamwork and summer day summer day My daughter s level of independence always grows when she has been to camp. - A parent of a fifth grade camperPage 3 Day Camp Open HouseDay Camp Open House Find out what makes our summer camps the place to be! Take a tour, enjoy a few refreshments, and meet camp staff.

4 Girls will leave very excited for summer camp to begin! Stop by anytime between 2:00 pm 4:00pm and bring a friend or two! Reservations are suggested in case of cancellation due to inclement weather, but not mandatory. Driving directions will be emailed when you register online, email to or call Hollow CampJockey Hollow CampApril 8, April 29, May 20 2-4 pmLake Rickabear CampLake Rickabear CampApril 8, May 5, May 20 2-4 pmSummer CampSummer CampInfo. NightsInfo. NightsLearn about all the summer camp programs GSNNJ has to offer. Meet the directors, learn about a typical day at camp, and have all your questions answered. You can even bring a non-Girl Scout friend along who may want to join you at camp this summer. Come early to browse the GSNNJ council shop. Registration is suggested in case of cancellation, but not required. Camp information nights are designed for new campers and parents, but returning campers are always welcome.

5 Register online at >camp>summer camp by email to or call :February 6, Randolph Service CenterFebruary 13, Paramus Service CenterFebruary 20, Riverdale Service CenterTime: 7-8 pmSummer Camp Info. Summer Camp Info. Night WebinarNight Webinar Did you miss the Summer Camp Information Nights at our Service Centers? This is the next best way to learn about our two great summer camps. You will see photos of the camps and learn what a typical day is like at both Lake Rickabear and Jockey Hollow Day Camps. Register online at >camp>summer camp by email to or call : March 1 Time: 7-7:30 pmParent Guide Parent Guide For more information about what your daughter should bring, drop off and pick up procedures, medication policies and more, check out our Parent Guide at >camp> questions?More questions?Please contact Rachel Jaffe, Jockey Hollow Day Camp Director, at or Elena Morgan, Lake Rickabear Day Camp Director, at or call 973-248-8200. Learn 4 Safety First!Staff Each unit is comprised of a minimum of two counselors who are at least 18 years old, ensuring girls have mature and responsible caretakers.

6 Each summer camp staff member completes an application with references and are individually interviewed and background checked. All staff members complete a minimum of three days of pre-camp Nurse & Special NeedsJockey Hollow and Lake Rickabear have a certified nurse on staff at camp every day. In addition, all unit staff and lifeguards are certified in First Aid and CPR. Jockey Hollow Day Camp and Lake Rickabear Day Camp can provide reasonable accommodations to girls with special needs. Please contact Rachel Jaffe, Jockey Hollow Day Camp Director, at or Elena Morgan, Lake Rickabear Day Camp Director, at or call 973-248-8200 to determine if we can adequately serve your camper s girls are welcome at Jockey Hollow and Lake Rickabear, where they will make new friends, try new things, and learn leadership skills that will last a re accredited!The health and safety of all our campers and staff are our primary concerns. We are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which reviews staff qualifications and training, emergency management, program quality, health and safety standards, and much more.

7 Additionally, our camps comply with standards set by the New Jersey State Department of Health, American Red Cross, and Girl Scouts of the 5 Camp ExtrasAdditional ServicesThese services are offered for an additional fee. All fees, except the lunch program fees, are due at the time of ProgramAn optional cold lunch program is provided by Simply Gourmet, an independent food service company. Simply Gourmet offers kid-friendly, nutritious, nut-free meals delivered daily and individually packaged with the camper s name. Participate by going to Menus and pricing for both July and August will be available for ordering by the middle of June 2018. OvernightsComplete the summer camp experience with an overnight at camp! During select sessions, girls can participate in an evening campfire and sing-along, and sleep in a building, tent or yurt at Lake Rickabear or in a cabin at Jockey Hollow with their unit. Three meals (Wednesday dinner, and breakfast and lunch Thursday) and a snack will be provided.

8 Girls must pre-register for any of the overnights. Registration for overnights closes 16 days before each camp session begins. Each overnight is an additional $30. Overnights are included in the camp fees for the teen programs where CareLake Rickabear offers before care on site from 7:00 to 9:00 The fee is $50 per one-week session and $100 per two-week session. No per diem rate is available. Campers need to be dropped off at camp. AM Care is not available at Jockey Hollow. PM CareExtend the camp day for your camper with our after care programs held on site at Jockey Hollow and Lake Rickabear. PM care is offered from the end of the camp day until 6:00 Campers need to be picked up at camp. The fee is $50 per one-week session and $100 per two-week session. No per diem rate is available. This was the best two weeks of my entire life! - Emily, sixth grade camperPage 6 Leadership OpportunitiesCounselor in TrainingCounselor in TrainingAre you ready to step out of the camper role and begin your journey toward being a camp counselor?

9 Girls entering grades 9 and 10 (and who are 14 years old as of 7/2/18) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you will develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. Use your newly-acquired skills under the guidance of camp counselors in the units during the second week. At the end of the two-week training program, you will earn your CIT pin. * Jockey Hollow CITs: Upon completion of the program, you are encouraged to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of summer camp. Counselor in Training IICounselor in Training IIWhen you complete the CIT program, you can continue to build your camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, you will learn what goes on behind the scenes that allows camp to run safely and efficiently. You will focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience.

10 Use your newly-acquired skills under the guidance of camp counselors in the units during the second week. At the end of the two-week training program, you will earn your CIT II pin. Upon completion of the program, you are encouraged to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of your spark; Become a leaderJunior CounselorJunior CounselorSpend your summer making memories, expanding your camp knowledge, and working with friends. By completing the CIT and CIT II programs, you have the opportunity to take advantage of a wonderful summer experience by becoming a paid staff member. Only girls who completed the CIT and CIT II programs and are 16 years old by the start of the summer, may be considered for hire as a Junior Counselor. Leadership OpportunitiesPage 7 Register Today!Registration opensRegistration opensDecember 5thDecember 5thVisit Review the program offerings section (pages 11-26) and select the sessions and programs that best fit your camper s Register for the sessions your camper would like to attend!