Girl Scout  Camp 2019 

Camp Judy Layne  Our council resident camp, Camp Judy Layne is located in

Morgan County, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Camp Judy Layne's adventure-based opportunities abound in

over 180 acres of beautiful woodland featuring streams and

cliffs. Girls who attend Camp Judy Layne have the opportunity

to canoe, hike, swim, rock climb, zipline, and cook a meal over

an open campfire. Camp Judy Layne features a climbing tower,

jumping pillow, low ropes teams course, and pond for canoeing.

Our camp holds many opportunities to make your girls camp

experience memorable!  

Welcome to Girl Scout Camp!Girl Scout camp is a great place full of fun, adventure,

excitement and memories. Our Camp Judy Layne provides

safely structured programs to help develop leadership skills,

build character, and increase self-confidence. Girls at camp

make new friends and with the support of the caring camp staff,

they learn adventure skills, increase their creativity and enjoy

the beauty of nature while having fun. 

BrowniesGirls in 2nd-3rd grade are considered Brownie campers. They will

have the chance to go hiking, play games, create crafts, sing, and

enjoy a campfire. Brownies at Camp Judy Layne are housed in the

cabin units. 

Brownie Basics: Session One  June 16th-June 21stWhat better place to learn about being a Brownie Girl Scout than at camp!

Experience the meaning of our Girl Scout Promise and Law, the Girl Scout

handshake and the friendship circle. Learn how to be prepared before you go on an

outdoor adventure by learning how to dress for different types of weather, the

proper snacks to take with you on a hike and what first aid supplies you will need to

bring with you on your outdoor excursion. This is an excellent session for first time

Brownie Girl Scouts. Each girl will earn the Brownie Cabin Camper Badge and the

Brownie Hiker Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 7 to 9 years old.

Brownie it's a Bugs Life: Session Two June 23rd-June 28thIf you like fairy tale stories and learning about bugs then you will love this

session! Campers will participate in fairy tale themed games, activities and crafts.

Familiarize yourself with camp by going on a scavenger hunt to find Cinderella's

glass slipper. Enjoy dressing up in silly outfits for when you attend the mad

hatters tea party. Explore the world of bugs through a magnifying glass and learn

interesting facts about what bugs eat, how they survive through the winter and

how they make their homes. Each girl will earn a Fairy Tale Fun Patch and the

Brownie Bug Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 7 to 9 years old.  

Brownie Outdoor Adventure: Session Three July 7th-July 12thDo you love being outside and learning about nature? Come to Camp Judy Layne for

a week of outdoor adventure! Campers will learn about the different species of

animals and plants that live on our camp property. Take a hike, play in the creek

and learn how to tie different knots. Traditional camp activities are included in this

week. Each girl will earn the Brownie Outdoor Adventure Badge at the end of the

week. Age range is 7 to 9 years old.

Brownie Scientist: Session Four July 14th-July 19th Join us at Camp Judy Layne for a week of experiments! Create static electricity,

build a rocketship, make slime and so much more. You will be entertained by all

the amazing science experiments that you conduct. Each camper will earn their

Home Scientist Badge at the end of the week. Traditional camp activities are

included in this week. Age range is 7 to 9 years old.

Brownie Pioneering: Session Five July 21st-July26th Do you think being a pioneer would be a great adventure? During the Brownie

Pioneering week at camp you will have the opportunity to experience what it was

like to live in the 1800's. At Camp Judy Layne you will learn the skills the pioneers

used in their daily lives, such as candle making, dutch oven cooking, sewing and

soap carving. Enjoy a day at Carter Caves State Park and attend the Pioneer Life

Week where we will learn even more about pioneer living. Traditional camp

activities are included in this week. Each girl will earn the Pioneer Day Fun Patch.

Age range is 7 to 9 years old.

Is your daughter ready for camp?Does she want to attend camp?

Is she comfortable spending a few nights without you?

Can she adjust to new girls and adults?

Can she cope with a semi-primitive camping experience (latrines, tents, night

noises, bugs, and woods?)

Is she comfortable taking a shower instead of a bath to maintain her basic

personal hygiene on her own?

Is she willing to perform "kapers" (chores) such as cleaning a latrine, collecting

firewood, dining hall duties? 

Can she sleep in a cabin unit with 6 to 7 other girls, with a counselor in a nearby

unit?

Can she keep track of her own things?

Would you be okay communicating with your daughter only by mail?

Would you be willing to work with your daughter to ensure she is ready to be

more independent at camp than she might be used to?

Are you willing to entrust the camp director and counselors with your daughter?

Are you confident in your daughters ability to be responsible for herself and her

things?  

JuniorsGirls in 4th-5th grade are considered Girl Scout Juniors.

These campers have the chance to hike, enjoy water

activities, cook out over a campfire, create crafts and

participate in fun camp activities. Depending on the session,

the Junior campers will either stay in the tent unit or the

cabin unit.

Junior Space Science Investigator: Session One June 16th-June 21st Ever wondered what it would be like to explore outer space? Join us at Camp Judy

Layne for our Junior Space Science Investigator week! Campers will learn about the

solar system by creating scale models and observing the night sky. Campers will

understand the distance between the planets and the stars through our fun and

creative hands on activities. During this week, campers will visit the Morehead

State University Star Theater where they will learn even more about our incredible

solar system. Traditional camp activities are included this week. Each girl will earn

the Junior Space Science Investigator Badge at the end of the week.

Junior Camper: Session Two June 23rd-June 28th  This session is for the outdoor enthusiast. If you are interested in doing our

backpack 101 session next year then this week of camp will be perfect for you.

Campers will learn how to protect the environment as they venture outdoors and

will learn all the essentials to take with them when they go on an outdoor

excursion. Traditional camp activities are included this week. Each girl will earn

the Junior Camper Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 9 to 11 years old.

Junior Outdoor Art Explorer: Session Three July 7th-July 12thIf you are creative and have an artistic eye then this week of camp is perfect for

you. We will be exploring different mediums of art, from water colors, to acrylics, to

charcoal and clay we will experiment all the ways to make art. We will also learn

about famous artist throughout the week and learn their technique and strategies

on how to create a masterpiece. By the end of the week we will host a gallery hop to

showcase the girls art pieces that they created during their week at camp.

Traditional camp activities are included this week. Each girl will earn the Junior

Outdoor Art Explorer Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 9 to 11 years old.  

Junior Fun and Fit: Session Four July 14th-July 19thGrab your sneakers and sweat band because we are going to get fit! Campers will

learn the importance of physical fitness this week. We will explore different ways

on how to stay fit and healthy. Campers will participate in daily workout classes

such as Yoga, Jazzercise, Boot Camp and much more! We will also go over healthy

eating habits and make delicious and easy healthy snacks. Each girl will earn

their Junior Staying Fit Badge at the end of the week. Traditional camp activities

are included in this week. Age range is 9 to 11 years old.

Junior Pioneering: Session Five July 21st-July 26thDo you think being a pioneer would be a great adventure? During the Junior

Pioneering week at camp you will have the opportunity to experience what it was

like to live in the 1800's. At Camp Judy Layne you will learn the skills the pioneers

used in their daily lives, such as candle making, dutch oven cooking, sewing and

soap carving. Learn the benefits of different plants in which the pioneers used in

medical situations. Enjoy a day at Carter Caves State Park and attend the Pioneer

Life Week where we will learn even more about pioneer living. Traditional camp

activities are included this week. Each girl will earn the Junior Flowers Badge and

a Pioneer Day Fun Patch. Age range is 9 to 11 years old.

Teen ScoutsGirls in 6th-12th grade are considered girl scout Cadettes, Seniors, or

Ambassador campers. Some sessions require the girls to be an older teen

to sign up. Teen Girl Scout campers will have the opportunity to further

develop skills in specialized areas depending on the unit they choose.

Depending on the session, Teen Girl Scouts will either stay in the tent

and or cabin units.  

Join us for a week on the water! Learn the different techniques to canoeing,

kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Campers will practice safety maneuvers by

learning how to flip over a canoe when their craft capsizes. Counselors will go over

the rules of waterway safety as well as safety requirements on how to signal for

help in an emergency. Once campers have practiced these skills, we will venture out

onto Cave Run Lake for an overnight canoeing trip. Each girl will earn the Paddling

Badge at the end of the week. Traditional camp activities are included this week.

Age range is 11 to 14 years old.

Cadette Canoeing and Camping: Session One June 16th-June21st

Cadette Superheros: Session Two June 23rd-June 28th Ever wondered what your super hero name or super power would be? Come to Camp

Judy Layne and find out! Design your own superhero outfit and play superhero

themed games. Create a comic book about you as a superhero then share your story

with your camp friends. Traditional camp activities are included this week.

Campers will earn the Cadette Comic Artist Badge at the end of the week. Age

range is 11 to 14 years old.

Cadette Drama Queens: Session Three July 7th-July 12thIf you are always told, "stop being such a drama queen" then this week of camp is

perfect for you! Campers will explore all aspects of theater through acting

exercises, theater games, dance numbers and much more. Campers will learn to

make stage props and costumes which they will use for when they plan their very

own production that they will perform at the end of the camp week. Traditional

camp activities are included in this week. Each girl will earn the Public Speaker

Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 11 to 14 years old.

Cadette Special Agent: Session Four July 14th-July 19thEver wondered what life would be like as a detective? Join us at Camp Judy Layne

for the Cadette Special Agent session. We will learn the secrets from the world of

forensic science and criminal psychology. Learn how to identify fingerprints, study

blood splatters and how to read body language. Experience what it is like to solve a

murder mystery by participating in an investigation. Uncover your skills in one of

the most exciting and demanding jobs for the detective mind. Traditional camp

activities are included this week. Each girl will earn the Cadette Special Agent

Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 11 to 14 years old.

Cadette Metamorphosis: Session Five July 21st-July 26thAre you ready to "transform" from being a camper to being a counselor but need

more camp experience or are not yet old enough for CIT I? Metamorphosis is

designed to prepare you for that step toward becoming a camp counselor. Refine

your camp skills and practice teaching them to your younger campers. Practice

self-reliance and team building as you develop your leadership skills.

Metamorphosis is a prerequisites for campers who would like to be a CIT I in 2020.

Age range is 11 to 14 years old.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT I): Session One June 16th-June28thHave you always dreamed of becoming a camp counselor? Make the fun and

challenging transition from camper to counselor through the CIT program. As a

CIT, you will live at Camp Judy Layne for two weeks sharpening your camp skills,

learning how to work with campers of different ages, leading songs and games and

developing program ideas. Strengthen your leadership skills and earn your CIT pin.

To attend this program you must be 16-18 years old, and it is recommended that you

have already attended the metamorphosis session. If you are 15 years old but will be

turning 16 in the month of June, July or August then you will be accepted into this

session.

Backpacking 101: Session Two June 23rd-June 28thThis is an introduction to backpacking. Girls will learn the seven Leave No Trace

Principles before venturing out into the woods for an overnight backpacking trip on

our beautiful Camp Judy Layne property. They will learn the best place to pitch a

tent, the proper way to use the bathroom in the woods, how to hang a bear bag and

how to cook in the backcountry. If you love the outdoors and camping then this

session is perfect for you! Each girl will earn a badge that reflects the skills they

learned from the week. Each badge will very depending on age and level.

Traditional camp activities are included this week. Age range is 14 to 18 years old.

Backpacking 202: Session Three July 7th-July 12thThis program is for experienced backpackers. You must go through backpacking 101

before you can do backpacking 202. We will have an overview from the first

backpacking course before we move to the next level. Girls will learn more survival

skills and wilderness first aid. We will explore more menu options for when you are

in the backcountry. Instead of one overnight on camp property we will go off camp

property and do a two night backpacking trip. If you liked backpacking 101 then you

will love backpacking 202. Each girl will earn a badge that reflects the skills they

learned from the week. Each badge will very depending on age and level.

Traditional camp activities are included this week. Age range is 15 to 18 years old.  

Climbing and Caving: Session Four July 14th-July 19thA week for the adventure seeker. Campers will first test their skills on Camp Judy

Layne's climbing tower before they climb on real rock later in the week. Campers

will learn the rock climbing lingo and will observe how to lead climb and clean a

route. A trip to Carter Caves State Park will give campers the opportunity to

experience cave spelunking. Each girl will earn the Rock Climbing Fun Patch and

Cave Exploring fun Patch at the end of the week. Traditional camp activities are

included in this week. Age range is 14 to 18 years old.

Senior Troupe Performer: Session Five July 21st-July 26thIf you are always told, "stop being such a drama queen" then this week of camp is

perfect for you! Campers will explore all aspects of theater through acting

exercises, theater games, dance numbers and much more. Campers will learn to

make stage props and costumes which they will use for when they plan their very

own production that they will perform at the end of the camp week. Traditional

camp activities are included in this week. Each girl will earn the Troupe Performer

Badge at the end of the week. Age range is 14 to 18 years old.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the living quarters like and how are they assigned?Each camp unit is set in its own

unique area offering different

housing styles, including

platforms tents and wooden

cabin units. In a tent unit, four

girls share a large heavy-duty

canvas tent that has a raised

wooden floor with a cot and

mattress for each girl. In a cabin

unit, eight girls share a cabin

that has four bunk beds with

mattresses. In tent units,

counselors live in a separate

counselor's tent in the unit. In

cabin units, counselors sleep in

one of the cabins in the unit.

Girls are assigned to a tent or

cabin unit depending on the

session that they sign up for. All

campers that sign up for the

same session will be living in the

same unit at camp. Girls of

different grade levels in

different sessions do not sleep in

the same unit. If two campers of

different grade levels want to

spend time together at camp,

they will have many chances

throughout the day to spend

time together. We want to

encourage girls to build the

confidence to make new friends

while at camp.  

What about food at camp?Three family-style meals a

day are served in the Dining

Hall. At least one meal during

each week-long session is

cooked over a campfire.

Please notify the council of

any dietary restrictions

before your camper arrives at

camp. Please do not send food

to camp to be kept in the

units. Food attracts mice into

tents and cabins. If you send

special food to meet your

daughter's dietary

restrictions, it will be kept in

the kitchen. 

What about safety?In Girl Scouting, safety is always first,

especially at camp. Kentucky's

Wilderness Road Council has a well-

supervised camp program and staff.

The first thing girls learn before doing

any activity is the safety procedures

involved. Staff are certified in First

Aid and CPR and trained in emergency

procedures. The camp director

monitors weather alerts, and all unit

leaders carry portable walkie-talkies,

which allow constant contact for

emergencies. In severe inclement

weather, all campers and staff go to a

designated storm shelter. 

Who are the camp counselors?Our camp staff members are caring,

qualified adults and dedicated

young women who are carefully

selected and trained to provide

interesting programs in a safe and

supportive environment. Many of

our counselors were once Girl Scout

campers themselves!

What about health care?A physical exam is required to

attend camp. It may be

performed by a licensed

physician, a qualified nurse

practitioner, a physician's

assistant or registered nurse

under a physician's orders within

the preceding 24 months of the

session your camper is attending.

Any camper who has a known

complication, medical problem,

or who has had a serous illness,

injury or an operation since her

last physical examination, must

submit a written statement from

her physician. You may also use

a copy of a 2019 health

examination from school or

sports activities. Please make a

copy of the physical examination

form for your own records before

sending the original to the

council. This will save time and

expense if the form should

become lost in the mail or

misplaced. All medical

information is kept confidential.  

How do you handle prescription medications?Prescription medications must be

in the original container with the

camper's name and dosage. These

medications are kept in the

infirmary and administered at the

appropriate time by the camp

health manger. Campers cannot

keep medications in their units or

self-medicate. 

What if my daughter is a Non-Girl Scout or is from another council?Non-Girl Scouts are welcome to

enjoy the fun and adventure of Girl

Scout Camp. Girls who are not

registered Girl Scouts pay a fee of

$25 in addition to the published

camp rate. Girl Scouts from other

councils are also welcome at camp.

There is no extra fee for Girl Scouts

from other councils. 

Where do I send mail and how can I reach the camp in an emergency?Camp Judy Layne

1489 Camp Judy Layne Road

Wellington, KY 40387

606-768-2629

In an emergency, contact

Laura Gruen "Granola" Outdoor

Program Coordinator or Sherri

Powers "Sky" Camp Program

and Adventure Manager. 

How do I get to camp?Driving directions, addresses,

and contact information will

be included in the Camper

Confirmation Packet. 

What are the arrival and departure times?Campers may arrive

between 3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.

on the first day of their

session. Pick up time on the

closing day is at 12:00 P.M. 

Will my camper need extra money to spend during camp?A Trading Post is available for

your camper to buy souvenirs

of camp and some basic

supplies that campers may

need. During camp check-in,

the business manager will bank

any money that your daughter

brings to camp. We do not

recommend that your camper

keep money in her unit. 

What if my camper leaves or loses something at camp?A lost and found box is kept for

each session at camp. These

items are transferred

periodically throughout the

summer to the Lexington Service

Center and are kept until August

12th, 2019. Please call the Council

office to make arrangements to

pick up any lost and found items.

Items not claimed by August 12th

are donated to the Salvation

Army. It is helpful if you label

your camper's clothes and that

you check that your daughter has

all her belongings when you pick

her up from camp. The Council

cannot be held responsible for

items lost or left at camp.  

Is financial assistance available? If so, who is eligible?Camperships are available to

those who participated in the

cookie or fall product sale and

need financial assistance. We

know camp is an important

experience your daughter will

enjoy and remember for years to

come. However, we realize that

cost can be a concern. Financial

Assistance Forms may be picked

up from any Girl Scout office. A

limited amount of money is

budgeted each year for financial

assistance. The financial

assistance form should be sent

to the camp department in the

Lexington Girl Scout office. 

Lexington Service Center

2277 Executive Drive

Lexington, KY 40505-4807

Another option is to

scan and email the

financial assistance

form to

camp@gswrc.org

How will I know my daughter has been registered for camp and the session she will be attending?A Camper Confirmation Packet

will be sent to participants after

their registration forms and

deposits are received. You should

receive your packet a few weeks

after registering your daughter

for camp. The Camper

Confirmation Packet contains

additional information needed to

attend camp. Be sure you look

over this information as soon as

you receive the packet. If you

have additional questions, please

email us at camp@gswrc.org   

.Deadline for

financial assistance

is April 15th, 2019

CancellationIf you must cancel, please

notify the Council as soon

as possible. Some sessions

have a waiting list of girls

who would like to attend. 

Refund PolicyDeposits are never refunded unless

the desired resident camp program

opportunities are full or the session is

cancelled. Refunds for the balance of

the camper fees are made only for

the following special circumstances:

The Council receives a written

request three weeks prior to the

session. 

Severe illness, death, or emergency

in the family with written

notification to the Council. 

Medical reasons with a written

statement from a physician. 

If a camper arrives late or leaves

camp early because of

homesickness, illness, or injury,

there will be no refund. 

All refund request must be made to

the Council in writing before

August 1st, 2019. After that, no

refunds will be made. 

Where do I go to sign-up for summer camp?Registration and all forms will be

online this year. We encourage you to

sing up early because some of the

sessions will fill up quickly. A $50

deposit is required to hold your place

in the session and the balance can be

paid throughout the next several

months.

 If you earned a Golden Ticket, you

will enter your number into the

promo code and it will reduce your

balance. The Golden Ticket is an

incentive that girls earn through the

product sales program, Fall Product

and Cookies. Girls that sell 900 boxes

of cookies can choose the Golden

Ticket to help pay for summer

resident camp. Each Golden Ticket

will have a promo code number on it

on which you will enter in to receive

your discount for camp.  

Brownie Basics: Session One June 16th-June 21st Cost: $300 Age: 7-9 years old Limit: 20

Session Overview

Brownie it's a Bugs Life: Session Two June 23rd-June 28th Cost: $300 Age: 7-9 years old Limit: 20

Brownie Outdoor Adventure: Session Three July 7th-July 12th Cost: $300 Age: 7-9 years old Limit: 20

Brownie Scientist: Session Four July 14th-July 19th Cost: $300 Age: 7-9 years old Limit: 20

Brownie Pioneering: Session Five July 21st-July 26th Cost: $300 Age: 7-9 years old Limit: 20

Junior Space Science Investigator: Session One  June 16th-June 21st Cost: $300 Age: 9-11 years old Limit: 20

Junior Camper: Session Two June 23rd-June 28th Cost: $300 Age: 9-11 years old Limit: 20

Junior Outdoor Art Explorer: Session Three July 7th-July 12th Cost: $300 Age: 9-11 years old Limit: 20

Junior Fun and Fit: Session Four July 14th-July 19th Cost: $300 Age: 9-11 years old Limit: 20

Junior Pioneering: Session Five July 21st-July 26th  Cost: $300 Age: 9-11 years old Limit: 20 

Cadette Metamorphosis: Session Five July 21st-July 26th Cost: $300 Age: 11-14 years old Limit: 20

Counselor-in-Training (CIT I): Session One June 16th-June 28th Cost: $450 Age: 16-18 years old Limit: 15

Backpacking 101: Session Two June 23rd-June 28th Cost: $300 Age: 14-18 years old Limit: 12

Backpacking 202: Session Three July 7th-July 12th Cost: $350 Age: 15-18 years old Limit: 12

Climbing and Caving: Session Four July 14th-July 19th Cost: $300 Age: 14-18 years old Limit: 20

Senior Troupe Performer: Session Five July 21st-July 26th Cost: $300 Age: 14-18 years old Limit: 20

Cadette Special Agent: Session Four July 14th-July 19th Cost: $300 Age: 11-14 years old Limit: 20

Cadette Drama Queens: Session Three July 7th-July 12th Cost: $300 Age: 11-14 years old Limit: 20

Cadette Superheros: Session Two June 23rd-June 28th Cost: $300 Age: 11-14 years old Limit: 20

Cadette Canoeing and Camping: Session One June 16th-June 21st Cost: $300 Age: 11-14 years old Limit: 12