KeyDaisies (Grades K-1)

Brownies (Grades 2-3)

Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Open to all Girl Scouts

Camp & Travel GuideCadette (Grades 6-8)

Senior (Grades 9-10)

Ambassador (Grades 11-12)

Family experience (everyone welcome)

March 5, 2016 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pmGirl Scouts and Volunteer Resource Center, Charleston, WVFind out everything you need to know about our amazing summer camp opportunities from the Wild, Wonderful High Adventure Destination Camps to Girl Zone Day Camps. Sign up and receive special discounts off the price of camps (discounts available at the open house only!). Tour the building, enjoy sample camp activities, visit the council shop, and so much more! There is no charge for this open house, but RSVP by emailing sandie.burdette@bdgsc.org by Friday, February 26th to ensure that there are enough activity supplies. Min 25/Max 200.

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Choose Girl Scout Girl Zone Day Camps for your informal enrichment activities and childcare needs this summer. Space can be secured in any of these camps with a $25 deposit. The full amount is due three weeks prior to camp. Receive a special discount of $10 off per camp by reserving your space by March 5th for Spring Break Adventure Day Camp and May 1st for all other Summer Girl Zone Day Camps.

Each camp week will feature a field trip. Participants may be dropped off as early as 7:30 am and picked up as late as 6:00 pm each day. Main program activities occur from 9 am - 4:30 pm daily. Early bird and late bird activities will be available to supplement the experience. All Girl Zone Day Camps have a Min 10/Max 30 girls.

Volunteers are needed for our camps. Adult volunteers are eligible for a fee waiver forone girl. Teen volunteers are needed, as well. Arrangements can be made for out-of-town volunteers. For more information email kathy.storage@bdgsc.org.

Once Upon a Time Spring Break CampMarch 28 - April 1, 2016 * Dates/price will adjust w/ school calendar as needed*Enter a world of Girl Scout make believe, fairy tales, and imagination. Choose your own adventure and tell a story as we dive into the wide world of our imaginations. This week-long adventure will be filled with princess voyages and heroic journeys and competitive challenges. This camp is guaranteed to be full of creative play! $120 if registered by March 5th; $130 after that. Register by March 14th.

Camp Fit & FabulousJune 6 - 10, 2016Exercise your mind and body during this exciting, action-filled camp! Learn about the importance of fitness and nutrition. Exercise gurus will lead our Girl Scouts in Zumba, yoga, cheers, and martial arts. Realize that exercise can be fun, rewarding and is part of the basics of creating a healthy lifestyle. $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by May 16th.

Camp Around the World in Five DaysJune 13-17 2016Travel the globe on a glorious five-day whirlwind fantasy tour! Explore the world and learn about the cultures and traditions of lands far away. Play games from Africa, create exotic crafts from Asia, and enjoy delicious snacks from South America. So grab your passport and climb aboard the Girls Zone Express to begin the trip of a lifetime. $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by May 23rd.

I ArtJune 20-24, 2016Let your imagination soar and self-expression abound during this year’s art camp! Explore the works and styles of famous artists in search for inspiration for your own projects. Challenge yourself to create art in variety of ways, including painting, drawing, using clay and more! $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by May 31st.

Tinker GirlsJune 27-July 1, 2016Tinker, Invent and Build! You’ll spend a week dedicated to playing and creating things. Make a straw/balloon rocket, a battery-powered dancer, or a cascading, cartwheeling sculpture. Try your hand at robotics, digital arts, duct tape designs, woodworking, and more. You are guaranteed to have a Whizz! Pop! Bang! sort of week! $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by June 6th.

Kamp KitchenistasJuly 5-8, 2016Enjoy a culinary adventure at camp. Whether you’re a chef in the making or a newbie in the kitchen, you’ll enjoy making delicious meals, satisfying snacks, and dazzling desserts. Watch cooking demonstrations given by professionals and tour a restaurant in action. There will nutrition games, international cooking theme days, and more set up. What a perfect way to work yourself up into a total food frenzy! $96 if registered by May 1st; $104 after that. Register by June 13th.

Potion CommotionJuly 11-15, 2016Play with a whole bunch of ooey gooey things at this camp. Discover the magic of science by observing unique chemical reactions in the Girls Zone Laboratories. Make Ooblek and bouncy balls and more with stuff found in the kitchen. There are sure to be some edible experiments in the mix. Remember to to wear old clothes—it’s going to get messy! $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by June 20th.

Pampered CamperJuly 18-22, 2016Need some pampering and relaxation? Look no further than the Girls Zone Spa. Learn how to treat yourself with homemade facials, body scrubs, and lotions. Refresh your mind through meditation and yoga. Finally, feed your body by learning to prepare healthy snacks, like smoothies and fruit kabobs. Sit back, relax, and get pampered! $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by June 27th.

Music MakersJuly 25-29, 2016Join us for a week of musical bliss as we explore the sounds of all kinds of music, including Rock, Country, and Pop. Have a blast creating your own instruments from recycled materials and enjoy special performances from local musicians. Build your skills as writer, sound engineer, and performer as you record your own music video with friends! $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by July 5th.

Aqua GirlsAugust 1-5, 2016Splash and squeal through various water games and experiments. Get totally involved in squirt gun and other water-based art projects. Of course, you won’t be able to resist an occasional a squirt gun battle or water balloon fight on the side. You’ll even visit a local Water Park! While you are at it, build your aqua knowledge and become an Aqua Girl champion and protector of the valley’s watersheds. $120 if registered by May 1st; $130 after that. Register by July 11th.

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WEEKEND CAMPSSurvivor GirlMay 20-22, 2016 • 7 pm Friday - 11 am SundayCamp Rocky Ledges, Milton, WVCan you survive the great outdoors? Find out during this action-filled camp session, where you’ll learn valuable survival tips, including first aid, emergency planning, outdoor equipment needs, and backcountry ethics. You’ll still have time to enjoy traditional activities, such archery, canoeing, tie-dyeing your favorite shirt, and more during this outdoor experience. $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by April 29th. Min 30/Max 55.

Pow Wow at Breaks Interstate Park June 24-25, 2016 • 7 pm Friday - 6 pm SaturdayBreaks Interstate Park, Breaks, VACome take a look into Native American culture at a real Pow Wow. Get ready for singing around the campfire, crafts and even some s’more sharing. Girls will receive an awesome fun patch too! $25/girl. $20/adult. Register by June 3rd. Min 50/Max 200.

Game/Camp Out at Black Bear Baseball StadiumJuly 26-27, 2016 • 7 pm Tuesday - 8:30 am WednesdayMonongalia County Ballpark, Granville, WVJoin us for a Black Bear Baseball Game and wear your favorite Girl Scout attire. After the Game, set up your tent (no spikes please). Meet Cooper, the Black Bear mascot and watch a movie on the big screen. Cozy down in your tent (max 4 people per tent). In the morning, a light breakfast will be provided. $30/person camp out. $20/person game only. Register by June 30th. Min 35/Max 80.

CSI (Crime Scene Investigators) August 12-14, 2016 • 7 pm Friday - 11 am SundayGirl Scout Camp Giscowheco, Triadelphia, WVLove crime shows? Star in your own drama at this camp. Learn from the experts how to collect evidence from a crime scene. Lift fingerprints, decipher lip prints, and decode secret messages. After you’ve investigated all the proof, it’s time to catch your bad guy! Through this thrilling weekend of crime adventure, you’ll be ready to solve life’s future mysteries and know how to stay safe doing it. Participants will be staying in platform tent units. $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by July 25th. Min 50/Max 200.

Wild @ ArtSeptember 9-11, 2016 • 7 pm Friday - 11 am SundayCamp Rocky Ledges, Milton, WVDiscover what you love about camp and then tell nature’s story through art, music and dramatic play. Create fabulous art exhibits in camp. Experience camp-style music experiences, like a drum circle. Develop dramatic expressions of nature. Also, enjoy several traditional camp activities, such as archery, hiking, canoeing and more. Camp does not stop when the sun goes down! $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by August 22nd. Min 30/Max 55.

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June 3-5, 2016 • 10 am Friday - 3 pm SundayHershey Park, Hershey, PAFrom campfires to coasters, combine all the fun of taking a bus trip to go camping in the great outdoors with the convenience of staying right next to an amusement park. Experience shared Girl Scout moments, thrilling rides, and entertainment for all ages. $225/person. Register by May 13th. Min 40/Max 50.

Savannah BoundJuly 25-30, 2016 • 10:30 am Monday - 8 pm SaturdaySavannah, GATravel with Girl Scouts over the summer to the birthplace of the the Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Savannah is an ideal trip spot to visit—especially since dozens of historical sites around town have created tours with Girl Scouts in mind that culminate with them receiving a patch. Receive your national pin in the garden of the Juliette Low Birthplace. Visit the home Juliette shared with her husband, Andrew, as well as, tour the First Girl Scout Headquarters. Hop on the Trolley and get a feel for this historic city. Not to mention, you’ll get to hang out at the beach and enjoy loads of activities at the Marine Center, check out the Light House and take a dolphin cruise, while staying in a hotel on Tybee Island. This travel opportunity offers the right blend of education, fun, and togetherness with your Girl Scout sisters. You’ll be in Girl Scout heaven! $595 if registered by May 6th; $625 after that. Register by June 24th. $100 deposit will hold your spot until deadline when full fee is due. Use paper event registration if making a deposit/partial payment. Min 40/Max 50.

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Resident CampThrill SeekersJuly 17-22, 2016 • Sunday Afternoon - Friday Morning Boy Scout Camp Mountaineer, Morgantown, WVPack your bags and head to Camp Mountaineer for an adventure-filled week this summer! Challenge yourself to new heights on the new zip lines and climbing tower, as well as, at the C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experiences) course. Keep your eye on the target at the archery range, stay busy in handicrafts and paddle from shore to shore at the lake during this resident camp experience. The camp has a high adventure theme, but STEM and special Girl Scout social activities will also be included in this year’s programming. This camp is back by popular demand, so sign up right away. $240/girl if paid by May 27, 2016; or $260/girl after that. $100/adult. Register by July 1st. Min 80/Max 200.

Backcountry STEM Expedition July 18-22, 2016 • 10 am Monday - 12 pm FridayThe Mountain Institute, Circleville, WVAttend an intensive four-day backcountry camping experience with a focus on ecological science. Venture to Spruce Knob, the highest-point in West Virginia, where you will act as a scientist and an adventurer studying and camping in one of West Virginia’s most wild and wonderful regions. Spelunk through the Sinks of Gandy Cave, investigate the science of streams, climb mountains, and develop friendships. Get ready for the fun and adventure of a genuine wilderness expedition! To register for this event or for more information, contact The Mountain Institute at 304-567-2632. $465/girl. $125/adult. Register by July 3rd. Min 10/Max 31.

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Summit AdventuresWild, Wonderful HighAdventure DestinationJune 5-11, 2016 • Sunday afternoon - Saturday morningThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WVZip line, Rock Climb, Rappel… spend an entire week participating in any and every adventure sport you could ever want at the Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve! There’s a BMX track, tree-top canopy challenge courses, rifle shooting, skate boarding activities, water obstacle courses, stand-up paddle boarding activities and more. Enjoy not only the cool adventure activities found in the Scott Summit Center, but hike on up to the hilltop area, known as the Adventure Zone, for additional super, duper high adventure elements and stations, Nowhere else but Wild, Wonderful West Virginia could possibly offer this kind of amazing outdoor experience! $1050/person. $100 deposit will hold your spot until the deadline. Register by May 6th. Min 50/Max 90.

GS Mountaineer ExperienceJune 8-11, 2016 • Wednesday afternoon - Saturday morningThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WVAction girls unite! Come to the place where you can fly, climb and swing through the trees, among many other things. Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council has partnered with the National Boy Scouts of America to provide a four-day, three-night high adventure opportunity just for you. The Scott Summit Center section of the Summit Bechtel Family Reserve offers challenging experiences, including a canopy tour, ropes and a challenge course, mountain bike trails, a skate plaza, archery and climbing areas and more. Then for those who like aquatic activities, there’s also kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a water obstacle course at Goodrich Lake. If adventure oozes out of you, girl, then this experience is for you! $230/Troop participant. $255/igirl. Register by May 6th. Min 100/Max 280.

Girl Scout Summit Family DayJuly 30, 2016 • 9:30 am - 4:30 pmThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, Glen Jean, WVCurious as to what all the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve has to offer? Thinking about coming to the 2017 Girl Scout Jamboree at the Summit and want to check it out? Whatever the reason, this family event is perfect to see this National Boy Scout Camp for yourself and try out some activities at their Summit Center while you are there. If you have other friends or interested family members that happen to be in Boy Scouts or in 4-H or other non-profit organizations, you are welcome to bring them along too! $55/person. Register by July 15th. Min 25/Max 100.

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GIRL TRAININGCounselor-in-Training I CourseApril 30-May 1, 2016 • 7 pm Saturday - 3 pm SundayGirl Zone, Charleston, WVLOVE going to Girl Scout camp? Here’s your opportunity to share that passion and be a role model to younger Girl Scouts. Through the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) course, develop skills to become an inspiring leader at camp. Learn to teach songs, lead activities and create a safe and inviting space for Girl Scouts to grow their love of camp. Finish your award requirements by completing a 50-hour camp pathway project. Become part of the campers’ memories while you are it! $25/girl. Register by April 8th. Min 6/Max 20.

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On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The Girl Scout Promise

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do,

and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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Registration closes three weeks prior to the event* or when the maximum number of registrations has been received. Many events fill fast, so don’t wait until this deadline to register! REMEMBER

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Ready…..Set…..Go!Sharing a laugh with a new friend, discovering the magic that happens around a campfire, getting a chance to lead, and having FUN are just some of the things you might experience with the camp and travel programs this spring and summer! There’s also chance to go on an adventure and try new things too!

READY to discover amazing things? Grab a pen and GET SET to pick your favorite sessions so you’ll be ready to register. Then GO! We’d love to hear about your camp and travel stories too!

There will also be listing of other camping and travel opportunities that will be shared on the council website, email newsletters, and Facebook pages as the information becomes available. Be on the lookout!

For more information contact our Customer Care Team at (304) 345-7722 or customercare@bdgsc.org.

Great news! You can find a full list of events at bdgsc.org. We even have a calendar feature that makes it easy to view events by date! Simply visit our website and click on “Events.” There you’ll find a list of our current program events by month. For additional information or to register, click on the event name and it will take you to an informational page. By choosing “Register for this Event,” you will be taken directly to the event page in the Online Registration System. Just login (or create a new account if you’re a new member) and register.

As always, our Customer Care Team will be available Monday– Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to answer questions or help meet your needs. Contact us at (304) 345-7722. Prefer to communicate via email? You can reach our Customer Care Team at customercare@bdgsc.org.

Find Events Easily at www.bdgsc.org

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Names will be added to a waiting list for events once they are filled.

• If you need to make a reservation without a credit card (i.e. Black Diamond Dollars), please call or email the Events Registrar for assistance: 304-345-7722, or events@bdgsc.org.

• If you are an out-of-council troop, you must complete an event registration form and you may submit via fax to 304-345-6427, events@bdgsc.org or U.S. mail. We must receive the name and address of each participant attending.

• If an event is cancelled, registered participants will be notified by email 10 business days before the event date and the fee will be refunded. Refunds will not be processed for travel/trips unless they are cancelled by Council. Refunds cannot be made for no-shows. You must cancel your registration via email to events@bdgsc.org at least three weeks prior to the event date to receive a refund.

• Adults staying overnight at Girl Scout events must be currently registered Girl Scout members and have a successful background check on file.

• All adults attending programs and events, with the exception of family events (F), must be registered Girl Scout members and complete a volunteer background screening.

• Siblings may only attend events designated for families (F) and they must register.

• Financial assistance is available to registered girl members of GSBDC for select events. If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please complete an event registration form and financial assistance request form. If approved you will be notified and your registration will be processed.

• Girls participating as individuals (I) will be supervised by Girl Scout volunteers, community partner staff and occasionally Girl Scout staff.

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Daisies (Grades K-1)

Brownies (Grades 2-3)

Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Open to all Girl Scouts

Cadette (Grades 6-8)

Senior (Grades 9-10)

Ambassador (Grades 11-12)

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