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Let’s Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Confirmation Packet . . . . . . . . . . . .3Important Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4New in 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Parent Information Session . . . . . . . .4 Open Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Camp Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Living Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Camp Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Camp Winona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Camp Potomac Woods . . . . . .12

Camp May Flather . . . . . . . .18

Camp Coles Trip . . . . . . . . . .22

Junior Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Sleep-Away Camps-at-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Registration Information . . . . . . . . .28Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . .29Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Girls with Special Needs . . . . . . . .29Non-Girl Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Camp Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Health History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Cancellations and Refunds . . . . . . .29Program Cancellation . . . . . . . . . .29

Sleep-Away Camps 2012

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Let’s Get startedThis year Girl Scouts celebrates its 100th birthday! Campers will have the opportunity to celebrate the centennial at all Sleep-Away Camps. When your daughter unpacks her belongings and settles into her tent or glen shelter, she will be heading for the time of her life. Memories are sure to be made roasting marshmallows around a campfire, singing songs, enjoying meals in the dining hall with lots of friends, hiking trails, splashing in the pool or creek, testing mind and body in a rigorous challenge course, or getting creative with crafts. An extraordinary experience awaits girls everywhere they gather at Sleep-Away Camp.

Program categories are based on the grade your camper is COMPLETING this year (spring 2012).

Our goal is to provide a safe environment where your daughter can gain skills, confidence and friendships as she has fun and creates lasting memories. We’re looking forward to helping your daughter discover the magic of Sleep-Away Camp!

Confirmation PaCketWithin three weeks of registering for camp, you will receive a Confirmation Packet in the mail with additional information to help you and your camper prepare for Sleep-Away Camp.

Important Dates 2012January 14Parent Information Session at Camp Potomac Woods; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

January 24Online registration opens

may 11Final payment and forms due for all Sleep-Away campers

June 10Camp May Flather Open HouseCamp Winona Open HouseCamp Potomac Woods Open House

June 16Camp Coles Trip Open House

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4 Register online at http://register.gscnc.org

General information

new this year!Week-long sessions will run from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening. Pick up at camp and the bus stop will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 PM (depending on camp).

We now have two Sleep-Away Camp bus stops. One bus stop will be located in Virginia and one bus stop will be located in Maryland. More information will be provided at point of registration.

The New Girls Guide to Girl Scouting is here and the new badges have been incorporated into all Sleep-Away Camp Programs. All campers will return home with a detailed checklist that shows the badges they have worked on at camp. More information will be included in your Confirmation Packet.

oPen houses Held rain or shine. You’ll have the chance to tour the facilities, meet the camp staff and ask questions. Feel free to bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy in our wonderful camp setting. Pets and smoking are not permitted on camp property.

Directions and arrival times will be included in the Confirmation Packet.

Dress comfortably for walking in the outdoors. Unlike the Parent Information Sessions, Open Houses are designed with the camper in mind.

Parent information sessionThe Parent Information Session is geared toward parents who have never sent their daughter to a GSCNC Sleep-Away camp and have questions that they would like addressed. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the Camp Directors and learn about our programs, facilities and staff at all four of our camps, as well as our registration process. Please note, our presentation will include information about all four of our Sleep-Away camps.

Online registration assistance will also be provided in some satellite offices, more information coming soon.

Locations and TimesSaturday, January 14, 20121:00 to 3:00 p.m.Camp Potomac WoodsLeesburg, VA

Directions to Potomac Woods:13932 Potomac Woods LaneLeesburg, VA 20176

For directions visit google maps http://maps.google.com/

Inclement Weather Plan for Parent Information SessionPlease call the council office at (202) 274-3308. The voicemail recording will be updated the morning of the event. It is very important to check the recording prior to leaving your home for any updates.

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Contact InformationNeed Help?For technical questions regarding the online registration process, email or call the camp registrar listed below:

For questions about:RegistrationChanging Program/SessionBus/TransportationFormsPayment, Refunds

Camp WinonaGustavo Martinez [email protected] (202) 534-3793

Camp Potomac Woods Deborah Dailey [email protected] (202) 534-3781

Camp May FlatherErin Harvey [email protected] (202) 534-3788

Camp Coles TripStephanie Castellano [email protected] (202) 274-2169

Si necesita ayuda en espanol:Por favor contactar Gustavo Martinez a este numero (202) 534-3793 o [email protected]

About campers with special needs: Denise Viau, Camping Services [email protected] (202) 274-3308

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LivinG unitsEach unit accommodates 12 – 24 campers and consists of a unit house or shelter, latrines or flush toilets (depending on camp), washstand or sinks (depending on camp), fire circle and screened glen shelters or platform tents. Each tent or glen shelter contains cots with mattresses, mosquito netting and nightstands for four to six girls. Counselors are housed in a separate shelter in the unit. Most units do not have electricity. At night, the campers use their personal flashlights to find their way, and lanterns mark the location of the latrine, washstand and staff shelter. Girls are assigned to living units by age and program. Tent or shelter assignments are made after your daughter arrives at camp so that she may share living arrangements with any friends she may have in the same program.

meaLsFood service professionals prepare all meals except for cookouts. Campers are given an opportunity to plan a menu and cook outdoors or have a picnic at least once during their stay. Our food service staff can meet most special dietary needs. If your camper has special dietary needs, please specify this in writing on her health form. Vegetarian alternatives are available at every meal. For more information prior to registering, you may also contact Denise Viau, Camping Services Manager, at (202) 274-3308 or [email protected].

CamP staffStaff members are carefully selected from applicants throughout the United States and around the world. They are chosen for the maturity, program skills, and experience and are required to attend an intensive pre-camp training session given by GSCNC. All staff members are 18 years of age or older. A Health Manager is in residence at the health center. Specially trained staff members direct the pool, waterfront, challenge course, and other specialty areas.

Camp Facilities

A glen shelter is a wooden structure with four screened sides, a wooden roof and a wooden floor. The canvas curtains can be closed in inclement weather. Glen shelters can be found at all four camps.

Platform tents have wooden floors with a large canvas tent over a wooden frame. There is an extra roof tarp over the top of the tent. There are platform tent units at May Flather and Coles Trip.


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In its fifth year as a sleep-away camp, Camp Winona is a popular place for first-time campers and offers programming for girls who have finished grades K-11. Programs range from three days to one week and may focus on a specific interest, but all girls can participate in general camp activities like swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, campfires with s’mores, and more.

Choose a program based on the grade your daughter is completing in spring 2012.

Camp Facts:

• 178 acres near Hughesville, MD

• Dining Hall• Zero-Entry Swimming Pool • Shower House• Arts and Crafts Center• Health Center • Nature Center• Green House• Six Screened Glen Shelter

Units• Washstand and Flush Toilets

in Every Unit• Lake for Canoeing, Kayaking

and Exploring• Staff members live in

separate quarters within each unit.

for Girls only: Celebrating 100 years of Girl scout Camping!Girls Completing Grades k to 11

Does you mom, aunt or female friend over 18 remember camping at Girl Scout Camp when they were younger? Bring them to this half-week program. Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts at camp and see what it was like to camp in 1912 and 2012.

Each adult may attend with up to three girls. Girls must have completed grades K–11. Adults will stay in a glen shelter with the girls they register, and may share this glen shelter with one or two other adult/girl groups. Camp staff will stay in a separate glen shelter within the unit. Adults are responsible for the supervision of the girls they attend camp with. Everyone who attends will need to adhere to camp guidelines at all times.

registration for for Girls only

Each adult and girl participant must register for the For Girls Only program separately. We encourage you to register in a similar time frame so that you are all able to secure a space in the same session of For Girls Only. When registering, please list the girls/adult you want to be linked with in the space labeled ‘buddy’, each adult may attend with up to three girls. If you also wish to stay in the same camp unit as another adult/girls group, there will be an opportunity to request this at a later date; please do not enter this information in the ‘buddy’ space.

Girl fee: $195; Adult fee: $130

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4A July 8-July 104B July 11-July 13

New this year! Camp sessions will end on Friday evening. Virginia and Mayland bus stop locations.

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mini explorersGrades k to 2Spend a half-week at camp sampling all the fun that camp has to offer! Swim in the pool, hike the trails, checkout nature around the pond, try out arts and crafts and make new friends! Fee: $195

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2A June 24-June 262B June 27-June 296A July 22-July 246B July 25-July 27

winona enchanted Grades 1 to 2Discover the fairytale forest located within Camp Winona and visit the Mermarie House! Learn all about the secrets of the Winona fairies while making fairy wings and a wand—then create your very own fairy tale friend.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 227 July 29-August 3

tadpolesGrades 1 to 2Are you like a fish or simply want to be one? Hang out at the pool where you will learn water skills and even throw a pool party with another group at camp. Swim lessons will be available for beginner and intermediate swimmers.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 22

New! musi-Cool Grades 2 to 3Do you love to sing, dance, and even act? Then this program is for you. You will learn some new dance steps, songs, and put your acting skills to the test! At the end of the week, you will create a short musical to complete the Dancer badge.

Fee: $350

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5 July 15-July 20

ooze and Goo Grades 2 to 3Are you into ooze and goo? Can you make bubbles bigger than yourself? Have you ever made crystals you can eat? Have fun all week with wacky and weird science experiments and earn the Home Scientist badge.

Fee: $350

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3 July 1-July 65 July 15-July 20

summer BlastGrades 3 to 5Spend a half-week at camp and see what a blast it is! Swim in the pool, hike around camp, cookout over a campfire, enjoy arts and crafts and make new friends.

Fee: $195

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2A June 24-June 262B June 27-June 296A July 22-July 246B July 25-July 27

Choose a program based on the grade your daughter is completing in Spring 2012.


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Gone GreenGrades 3 to 5Spend time taking care of Winona’s garden, then preserving some of the vegetables to take home. Help maintain the greenhouse made out of recycled materials, use a solar cooker, and make some cool arts and craft out of recycled material!

Fee: $350

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3 July1-July 67 July 29-August 3

moonlight maniaGrades 3 to 5Not a fan of getting up at 7:00 AM? Why not stay up past midnight and then sleep in? You’ll explore the night sky, make star tracks, and even sleep out under the stars.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 223 July 1-July 65 July 15-July 207 July 29-August 3

watered downGrades 3 to 5Love the water? Canoeing, kayaking and swimming are what this week is all about! Spend your days at Trefoil Pond improving your boating skills and at the pool splashing about and playing water games.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 65 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 3

mad scientistGrades 3 to 5Spend the week being a mad scientist at camp. Have a blast exploring the world of science by making a giant volcano and making snow at camp!

Fee: $350

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2 June 24-June 296 July 22-July 27

art smartGrades 3 to 5During this creative week, you will try your hand at pottery, woodworking, textiles and work with our outdoor kilns. You will take home one-of-a-kind crafts that you are sure to treasure.

Fee: $350

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Legends ‘n Lore Grades 3 to 5Spend the week learning about legends and lore of the area! You’ll build teepees in the middle of camp, make a pair of moccasins, make a drum and take part in a Winona drum circle. Then spend time discovering areas of camp where you can dig for fossils.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 223 July 1-July 66 July 22-July 27

stridersGrades 3 to 5Come to the pool at Camp Winona! Swim lessons are available for beginner and intermediate swimmers. Enjoy water games and try synchronized swimming.

Fee: $350

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Camp safariGrades 3 to 5Spend time in our Nature Center learning about animal tracks, and then go on a safari to find woodland creatures at Winona. Learn basic pet care as you visit with a zookeeper and look after Winona’s pets.

Fee: $350

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3 July 1-July 65 July 15-July 207 July 29-August 3

New! mapquestGrades 3 to 5Explore Camp Winona through a GPS unit. You will learn how to geocache and explore many different places on camp while enjoying the ultimate treasure hunt.

Fee: $350

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New! hear the BeatGrades 3 to 5Are you born to Dance? You will learn some new steps, have an up-all-night dance, and show off your skills at several performances!

Fee: $350

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it’s a mysteryGrades 4 to 5Take fingerprints, questions witnesses, decipher codes, and discover hidden evidence with our lab tools. You will even enjoy a mystery meal during the week and earn the Detective badge!

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 227 July 29-August 3Jr. ChefGrades 4 to 5Try out some new recipes and cooking styles and learn to make pasta from scratch! Host a dinner party for other campers and make a cookbook of your favorite recipes, all while earning the Simple Meals badge.

Fee: $350

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rock itGrades 4 to 5Were you born to be a rock star? Experience the hard work of a rock star as you discover your musical talent. Try out the drums, guitar, or even a tambourine to find your favorite groove and earn the Musician badge.

Fee: $350

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artist PlayhouseGrades 5 to 7Spend the week exploring your creative side. Make jewelry, design a beach bag, create a mosaic, and try your hand at screen printing.

Fee: $350

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3 July 1-July 67 July 29-August 3

night CrawlersGrades 5 to 7Here is your chance to explore camp at night. While everyone is sleeping, you will be up enjoying night hikes, the starry sky, and making glow experiments under the stars. Don’t worry; you will be able to sleep in too!

Fee: $350

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Build itGrades 6 to 8Want to leave your mark at Camp Winona? Then why not help us build it up! Start with an exciting day of teambuilding activities, then learn about working with tools and work with the camp caretaker to complete a building project at camp.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 22

Culinary CreationsGrades 6 to 8Make your own chef’s hat and apron and become a star chef! Learn everything from cooking over an open fire to cooking in the kitchen. Prepare dinner one night for the whole camp and earn the New Cuisines badge.

Fee: $355

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New! media JourneyGrades 6 to 8Earn the Media journey at camp. You will learn about the relationship between you and the media. Discover ways that you can make an impact on your community and the world through various kinds of media.

Fee: $365

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5 July 15-July 20

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GleeGrades 6 to 8Are you a singer? Do you find yourself spontaneously belting out songs all the time? Get your voices ready and don’t forget your dancing skills. You will be entertaining camp with many different performances throughout the week!

Fee: $350

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2 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 67 July 29-August 3

Camp CeoGrades 9 to 11Do you want to get a better idea of what life is like after high school? Spend a week with some of the Washington metropolitan area’s top women executives as they hang up their business suits to share traditional camp experiences with you. Find out about daily life in a variety of careers and hear about their challenges and triumphs professionally AND personally. Learn what it takes to be successful in today’s world while enjoying a fun week of camp.

Fee: $350

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8 August 5-August 10

New! Counselor in training (Cit) i2 weeks Grades 8 to 11Find the leader in you in this two-week program. Learn to lead songs, games and other camp activities, and experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting while earning your CIT pin. CITs must leave camp on their weekend break; bus transportation is available. (Beginning in 2013, the CIT I program will be a prerequisite for the CIT II program.)

Fee: $460

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2-3 June 24-July 66-7 July 22-August 3

Junior Counselor (JC)Grade 11For more information on the Junior Counselor program, see page 25.

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From swimming to hiking to singing and eating s’mores, only a girl’s imagination will limit what she can do at Camp Potomac Woods. Popular with first-time campers, this camp and offers programming for girls who have finished grades K-11. Programs range from three days to one week and focus on a specific interest, and all girls participate in general camp activities like swimming, crafts, cookouts and more. Girl Scout Juniors and Teens can visit the archery range, where certified archery instructors will lead the activity. Girls will have the opportunity to walk the Potomac Woods RiverWalk trail and explore the nature activities there. Leadership programs range from two to four weeks and include Wrangler In Training (WIT), Counselor In Training (CIT) I and Counselor In Training (CIT) II.


Camp Facts:• 101 Acres near Leesburg, VA• Modern Dining Hall• Swimming Pool• Arts & Crafts Center• Archery Range• Eco Lab• RiverWalk Trail• Shower Houses• Health Center• Nine Screened Glen Shelter Units• Unit Houses and Picnic Pavilions• Washstand and Latrines in every unit• Staff members live in a separate Glen

Shelter within each unit

short stuffGrades k to 1Spend a half-week at camp sampling all the fun that camp has to offer. You’ll learn songs, make arts & crafts, swim in the pool, have a campfire and more.

Fee: $195

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5A July 15-July 175B July 18-July 208A August 5-August 7

New! minnowsGrades k to 1Do you love the water? Enjoy a half-week at camp with water games, swimming in the pool, campfires, arts & crafts and more.

Fee: $195

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3A July 1-July 33B July 4-July 64A July 8-July 104B July 11-July 13

fairies in the woodsGrade 1Bring your imagination for a fun week at camp. Make fairy houses and your very own fairy wings! Enjoy story books and see if the fairies at Potomac Woods leave you a magical surprise.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 296 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 3


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artistsGrades 1 to 2Do you love being creative? Spend a week exploring all the arts & crafts that camp has to offer and earning the Painting badge.

Fee: $350

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7 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10

dolphinsGrades 1 to 2Do you love the water? With water games, floating lunches, swimming and more, you’re sure to get plenty of water time. Swim lessons will be available for beginner and intermediate swimmers.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 64 July 8-July 13

New! silly scienceGrades 1 to 2Do you love silly science experiments? Spend a week exploring science at camp and earn the Home Scientist badge.

Fee: $350

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mini CampGrades 2 to 3Spend a half-week at camp sampling all the fun that camp has to offer. You’ll learn songs, make arts & crafts, swim in the pool, have a campfire and more.

Fee: $195

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3A July 1-July 33B July 4-July 64A July 8-July 104B July 11-July 135A July 15-July 175B July 18-July 208A August 5-August 7

New! Brownie BakerGrades 2 to 3Discover and create new campfire recipes, try some old favorites and enjoy earning the Snacks badge. Decorate your own camp cookbook and host a meal for other campers.

Fee: $350

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6 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 3

dancersGrades 2 to 3Learn new moves, different types of dance and enjoy earning the Dancer badge. You’ll have fun creating a performance for Celebration Night to share with the entire camp.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 29

Pajama PartyGrades 2 to 3Camp is just one big pajama party, right? Enjoy having a dance party, making your own sundaes, facials, painting your nails with friends and more!

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1- July 64 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10


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New! make new friendsGrades 2 to 3Make new friends at camp and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting! Enjoy all the fun that camp has to offer while earning the Making Friends and Brownie Girl Scout Way badges.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1- July 6

New! mermaidsGrade 3Do you love the water? With water games, floating lunches, creek hikes, swimming and more, you’re sure to get plenty of water time. Swim lessons will be available for beginner and intermediate swimmers.

Fee: $350

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New! CowgirlsGrade 3Your equestrian adventure awaits! Travel each day to nearby Lucia Farms where you’ll learn to ride, groom, saddle and care for horses. Transportation is approximately 30 minutes each way. Special boots are required.

Fee: $675

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4 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 27

Camper samplerGrades 4 to 5Spend a half-week at camp sampling all the fun that camp has to offer! You’ll learn songs, make arts & crafts, swim in the pool, have a campfire and more.

Fee: $195

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4A July 8-July 104B July 11-July 13

swimtasticGrades 4 to 5Do you love the water? With water games, floating lunches, creek hikes, swimming, snorkeling and more, you’re sure to get plenty of water time. Swim lessons will be available for beginner and intermediate swimmers.

Fee: $350

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New! amazing raceGrades 4 to 5You’ll feel like your traveling around the world as you meet camp counselors from other countries, learn about different cultures and languages, and compete in fun Amazing Race challenges!

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 228 August 5-August 10

survivorGrades 4 to 5Spend your week learning outdoor camping and wilderness survival skills. Build your own shelter for an overnight in the woods.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 29

New! doodlebugsGrades 4 to 5Do you love being creative? Explore all the arts & crafts that camp has to offer and experiment with different materials while earning the Drawing badge.

Fee: $350

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3 July 1- July 64 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 20

slumber PartyGrades 4 to 5Camp is just one big slumber party, right? Enjoy staying up late, sleeping in, having a dance party, making your own sundaes, facials, painting your nails with friends and more!

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1- July 64 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10

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Pony tailsGrades 4 to 5Your equestrian adventure awaits! Travel each day to nearby Lucia Farms where you’ll learn to ride, groom, saddle and care for horses. Transportation is approximately 30 minutes each way. Special boots are required.

Fee: $675

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1- July 68 August 5-August 10

runway remixGrades 4 to 5Make fabulous things out of duct tape and show off your style at a fashion show on stage for the whole camp at Celebration Night.

Fee: $360

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PaddlersGrades 4 to 6Have a blast learning all about canoeing and practice in the pool at camp. Then try out your skills with a canoe trip on the Potomac River!

Fee: $360

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3 July 1- July 67 July 29-August 3

rolling alongGrades 4 to 6Spend time at camp learning about bike etiquette and safety before hitting the trail! Pack your lunch and spend two day trips biking the beautiful C&O trail. Girls must bring a bike with at least five speeds in good condition and a bike helmet. Bus transportation to/from camp is not available for this program.

Fee: $360

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5 July 15-July 20

New! Campfire CreationsGrade 5Discover and create new campfire recipies and try some old favorites Create a delicious dessert and whip up a great breakfast while earning the Simple Meals badge.

Fee: $350

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3 July 1- July 64 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 20

river adventuresGrades 5 to 8Your river adventure awaits! Have a blast learning all about canoeing and practice in the pool at camp. Then take your skills onto the Potomac River! At the end of the day, pitch your tents for an overnight and relax before gearing up for the next day.

Fee: $360

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hot wheelsGrades 5 to 8Spend time at camp learning about bike etiquette and safety, then hit the C&O trail! Pitch your tents for an overnight and relax before gearing up for the next day. Girls must bring a bike with at least five speeds in good condition and a bike helmet. Bus transportation to/from not available for this program.

Fee: $360

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6 July 22-July 27

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horse LoversGrades 6 to 8Your equestrian adventure awaits! Travel each day to nearby Lucia Farms where you’ll learn to ride, groom, saddle and care for horses. Transportation is approximately 30 minutes each way. Special boots are required. The Horse Lovers program is for girls who have previously attended a Girl Scout camp horse program.

Fee: $675

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7 July 29-August 3

scuba diversGrades 7 to 11Spend your week learning the basic skills needed to become a scuba diver! During your week at camp, you’ll learn all about scuba gear and practice your scuba skills in the pool with a certified instructor from Adventure Scuba Company. The Open Water Diver course consists of three segments: Confined Water Skills, Knowledge Development, and Open Water Dives. This camp program will include all pool time and skills necessary to satisfy the Confined Water Skills portion of the course. The Knowledge Development must be completed online before

coming to camp. Obtaining Scuba Certification and completing open water dives is optional and not included in this camp program. To obtain Scuba Certification, girls must complete 4 open water dives within 6 months of completing the training at camp. Girls who complete the camp program will receive a referral package that can be taken to any scuba center in the world to complete the open water dives. Girls must be able to swim in order to participate in this program. The online portion of the course must be completed before coming to camp in order to participate in this program.

Fee: $535

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6 July 22-July 27

midnight madnessGrade 9 to 11Enjoy sleeping in, staying up late and exploring the night sky. From late night snacks to stargazing, you’ll make camp come alive at night!

Fee: $350

Session Date6 July 22-July 27



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Leadership Programs

New! wrangler in training (wit)2 weeks Grades 8 to 11Get a taste of what it’s like to work with horses and stay at camp for two weeks. Discover your leadership potential by working with younger campers at Lucia Farms. Learn from the riding instructors and assist them with riding lessons, grooming and more. Transportation to Lucia Farms is approximately 30 minutes each way. Special boots are required. Some prior riding experience is required for the WIT program. WITs must leave camp on weekend breaks; bus transportation is available.

Fee: $775

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5-6 July 15-July 27

Counselor in training (Cit) i2 weeks Grades 8 to 11Find the leader in you in this two-week program. Learn to lead songs, games and other camp activities, and experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting while earning your CIT pin. CITs must leave camp on their weekend break; bus transportation is available. (Beginning in 2013, the CIT I program will be a prerequisite for the CIT II program.)

Fee: $460

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1-2 June 17-June 293-4 July 1-July 13

Counselor in training (Cit) ii4 weeks Grades 10 to 11The CIT II program is a leadership opportunity for teens who wish to experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting. Girls will learn to teach outdoor camping skills in a variety of programs, as well as earn their CIT II pin. Some prior camp experience is required for the CIT II program. CITs must leave camp on their weekend breaks; bus transportation is available. (Beginning in 2013, the CIT I program will be a prerequisite for the CIT II program.)

Fee: $500

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An adventure awaits you, whether it is waking up to the mountain air, splashing in the pool with a new friend or savoring the thrill of our challenge course, then May Flather is the camp for you! Set in the beautiful George Washington National Forest, May Flather offers traditional camp activities blended with modern day challenges for girls finishing grades 4-11. Historic Stone Lodge, one of the camp’s original structures, is the perfect place for a girl to express herself creatively with arts and crafts. A challenge course helps girls work as a team, build confidence and gain problem solving skills. Highly trained staff supervise all adventure based activities. All girls can participate in the climbing tower, hiking, archery, swimming and cookouts.


Camp Facts:• 45 acres in Mt. Solon, VA• Historic Stone Lodge• Dining Hall• Swimming Pool• Shower House• Archery Range• Challenge Course• 28-Foot Climbing Tower• Arts and Crafts Center• Health Center• Two Screened Glen Shelter Units• Four Platform Tent Units• Unit Houses and Picnic Shelters• Washstand and Latrines in Every Unit• Staff members live in separate quarters

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explorersGrades 4 to 5Spend the week exploring what May Flather has to offer. Test your limits on the climbing tower, at the archery range, and canoeing on the lake! Try arts and crafts, take a hike in the forest and cool off in the river and at the pool and earn the Camping badge.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 223 July 1-July 66 July 22-July 278 August 5-August 10

dynamic duosGrades 4 to 5Bring one of your best friends for this week of terrific twosomes. Two person challenges, talent shows, and twin day await you and your buddy, along with traditional camping activities.

Each buddy must register for the Dynamic Duos program separately. We encourage you to apply in a similar time frame so that you are both able to secure a place in the same session of Dynamic Duos. You will be able to enter buddy information during the registration process.

Fee: $350

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New! Girl PowerGrades 4 to 5Explore all May Flather has to offer… vacation style. Swim, play games and stay up late while you de-stress with activities like movie night, manicures and… sleeping in!

Fee: $350

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2 June 24-June 294 July 8-July 136 July 22-July 278 August 5-August 10

New! mix it up!Grades 4 to 6 Not sure what you want to do? Here is your chance to mix it up. Spend a day horseback riding, go canoeing, create arts and crafts, visit the climbing tower and challenge course and explore our amazing trails.

Fee: $475

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 64 July 8-July 136 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10

ClimbersGrades 5 to 7Take to the skies in this week of climbing challenges. Spend time working on your skills at our climbing tower, then move on to our natural rock wall. Bond as a team on our challenge course and enjoy archery, swimming and more.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 64 July 8-July 137 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10

art GalleryGrades 5 to 7Explore your creative side with a different art project each day. Design jewelry, weave on our looms, and turn a plain white t-shirt into the latest fashion trend. At the end of your week, show it all off at an all-camp art show.

Fee: $350

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 65 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 3

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New! Gone “Glam”pingGrades 5 to 7Explore all May Flather has to offer… vacation style! Swim, play games and stay up late while you de-stress with activities like yoga, movie night, facials, manicures and… sleeping in!

Fee: $350

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action adventureGrades 5 to 7Want to climb our tower and find out just how dark it is in the depths of our cave? Archery, canoeing, the challenge course, and hiking are some of the options to help you round out this challenging week of adventure.

Fee: $355

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 64 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10

New! remember when? Grades 5 to 7What a better place to celebrate the 100th anniversary than at our oldest camp. Build a time capsule, camp like Juliette Gordon Low did, learn old campfire recipes and practice your sewing skills. Experience camp the way the very first Girl Scouts did.

Fee: $350

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2 June 24-June 294 July 8-July 138 August 5-August 10

Paddles and trailsGrades 6 to 8Combine backpacking and canoeing for what’s sure to be an adventure. Brush up on your outdoor skills and head out for two challenges, a day long canoe adventure and an overnight backpacking trip, all while earning the Trailblazer badge.

Fee: $360

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free wheelin’Grades 6 to 8Gear up for a two-day bike trip on the trails of the George Washington National Forest. Learn bike safety and how to navigate cross country trails. Spend the rest of the week enjoying traditional camp activities. Bikes and helmets provided.

Fee: $500

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adrenaline rushGrades 7 to 11Join us for a fast-paced week of activities that will make your heart pound. Walk a tightrope on the challenge course, climb the tower, navigate a pitch black cave and go whitewater tubing. Are you up to the challenge?

Fee: $395

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1 June 17-June 222 June 24-June 293 July 1-July 64 July 8-July 135 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 38 August 4-August 10

rocks and ropes2 weeks Grades 7 to 11 It’s all about climbing and caving in this two-week adventure. Gain skills on our climbing tower before you head to an adventurous natural climbing site. Spend time in a cave exploring the natural wonders of the underground world. Fee: $610

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2-3 June 24-July 66-7 July 22-August 3

off the Beaten Path2 weeks Grades 7 to 11Start with a two-day backpacking trip to enhance your camping and backpacking skills. After that, you’ll be off on the trail for a scenic four-day trip. Girls should be able to carry a 30-pound pack and bring broken-in hiking boots.

Fee: $590

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6-7 July 22-August 3

New! rags to runway2 weeks Grades 7 to 11 Love arts and crafts and designing clothes? Come spend two weeks experiencing different artistic styles and mediums. Try everything from jewelry, duct tape wallets, tie- dye, redesigning T-shirts, and weaving on our looms. Earn the Textile Artist badge. Fee: $560

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4-5 July 8-July 20

adventure Bound2 weeks Grades 8 to 11This program encompasses everything that May Flather has to offer! On camp, you’ll visit the challenge course, climbing tower, and rock face. Off camp, you’ll experience caving, canoeing, backpacking and earn the Adventurer badge! Girls should be able to carry a 30-pound pack and have broken-in hiking boots.

Fee: $610

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4-5 July 8-July 20

sow what?Grades 9 to 11Earn the Senior Journey, Sow What? With trips to local farms and markets and our own camp garden, you’ll see how your food network can serve up what’s best for the Earth AND you. Culminate your week with a delicious locavore feast. Journey materials provided.

Fee: $385

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6 July 22-July 278 August 5-August 10

Counselor in training (Cit) ii Grades 10 to 11The CIT II program is a leadership opportunity for teens who wish to experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting. Girls will learn to teach outdoor camping skills in a variety of programs, as well as earn their CIT II pin. Some prior camp experience is required for the CIT II program. CITs must leave camp on their weekend breaks; bus transportation is available. (Beginning in 2013, the CIT I program will be a prerequisite for the CIT II program.)

Fee: $500

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The thrill of adventure awaits girls who attend Camp Coles Trip. This aquatic-based camp combines sailing, windsurfing and kayaking with campfires, friends, songs and more for an unforgettable voyage of discovery. With its rugged terrain and peaceful waters, Coles Trip rises from the banks of Aquia Creek, offering special aquatic programming for girls completing grades 5-11. A highly trained camp staff supervises the waterfront. Hiking, cooking, sleeping outside, arts and crafts, nature studies and a ton of fun at the waterfront add up to a one of a kind adventure!


Camp Facts:• 225 acres near Stafford, VA• Dining Hall• Arts and Crafts Center• Archery Range• Shower House• Health Center• Two Screened Glen Shelter

Units• One Platform Tent Unit• Picnic Shelters• Washstand and Latrines in

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experience aquiaGrades 5 to 7Sample all that Coles Trip has to offer- kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. You’ll also get to visit the archery range, arts and crafts, and spend time around the campfire.

Fee: $350

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a Pirate’s Life for me!Grades 5 to 7Arrrr Mateys! Try your hand at sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing for the full pirate training. Challenge other boats to a water balloon fight and see if you can outmaneuver your buddies on the water. By the end the week, you will design, built and launch a pirate’s raft.

Fee: $350

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2 June 24-June 29

Quidditch adventuresGrades 5 to 7 Each day offers a new class from Herbology to Potions. Replace your broom stick with as kayak as you play Quidditch on Aquia Creek.

Fee: $350

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5 July 15-July 206 July 22-July 277 July 29-August 3

New! Golden eaglet Camping Grades 5 to 7Learn morse code, semaphore, cook outside and hike with your bedroll on your back just like the early days of Girl Scouting. Spend time remaking the popular early Girl Scout video, the Golden Eaglet.

Fee: $350

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5 July 15-July 20

Beachfront explorersGrades 6 to 8Join others for a fun-filled week of kayaking, sailing, canoeing and windsurfing- sampling all the best that Coles Trip has to offer. You’ll also get to visit the archery range, arts and crafts, and spending time around the campfire.

Fee: $350

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2 June 24-June 297 July 29-August 38 August 5-August 10

New! Can you Canoe? Grades 6 to 8Perfect your canoeing skills at Coles Trip. Learn how to recover a turned over boat and get back in if you decide to splash in the creek to cool off!

Fee: $350

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New! sail away Grades 6 to 8Spend a week exploring the waters of Aquia Creek by sail boat. You’ll spend each day sailing and learn skills including capsize recovery, understanding wind direction and how to stay on course. All with time to do arts and crafts, archery and a cookout!

Fee: $350

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3 July 1-July 6

kayak CrazyGrades 6 to 8Improve your paddling skills with one week of fun practice along the creek. The week will come to an end with an overnight kayaking trip.

Fee: $350

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wind runnersGrades 6 to 8Spend time on the waterfront each day windsurfing while learning to balance, understand wind direction and stay on course. All with time to do arts and crafts, archery and a cookout!

Fee: $350

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8 August 5-August 10

aquatic adventures2 weeks Grades 6 to 11Not sure if you want to paddle, windsurf, sail, or even try canoeing? Then take two weeks to try it all! You’ll also get to visit the archery range, arts and crafts, cooking out and spending an overnight in the location of your choice in camp!

Fee: $560

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3-4 July 1-July 135-6 July 15-July 27

sailor’s adventure2 weeks Grades 7 to 11Become a true sailor as you learn to rig and navigate a sailboat at camp. Starting out on a Sunfish, you will work your way up to JY14’s by the end of your two weeks. You’ll also take a trip to Annapolis, MD to go sailing on a schooner.

Fee: $610

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3-4 July 1-July 13

New! kayak adventures2 weeks Grades 7 to 11 Love kayaking? Spend two weeks at camp perfecting your skills. During your second week, you’ll go on an a two night trip to explore the Cacapon River and Camp White Rock in West Virgina.

Fee: $610

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5-6 July 15-July 27

waterfront aide2 weeks Grades 7 to 11Spend a week perfecting your kayaking, sailing and windsurfing skills and learn what it takes to be a specialist on the waterfront. Then step it up during week two and be an assistant as new campers come to camp.

Fee: $460

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3-4 July 1-July 13




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Junior Counselor (JC)

Grade 11The Junior Counselor (JC) program is for girls who have already completed a Counselor in Training (CIT) program and would like to further enhance their leadership skills by learning what its like to be a camp counselor!

An application with more information appears at www.gscnc.org/JuniorCounselor.html. Completed applications and references must be received by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012 in order to be considered in the first round of placements. If space is available, girls may apply after February 27. If you would like an application to be mailed to you, please contact Susan Kabat at [email protected] or (202) 274-3305.

All Junior Counselor applicants will be interviewed; space is limited and placement is not guaranteed. Placement in the program is based on experience and is at the discretion of the Camp Director. Girls will receive a stipend for being a Junior Counselor. JCs must leave camp on weekend breaks; bus transportation is available at no cost.

Camp Coles tripSessions 2-4 (3 weeks), June 24- July 13Sessions 5-7 (3 weeks), July 15- August 3

Camp may flatherSessions 1-4 (4 weeks), June 17- July 13Sessions 5-8 (4 weeks), July 15- August 10

Camp Potomac woodsSessions 1-4 (4 weeks), June 17- July 13Sessions 5-8 (4 weeks), July 15- August 10

Camp winonaSessions 1-4 (4 weeks), June 17- July 13Sessions 4-7 (4 weeks) July 8- August 3

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Camp winonaGrade

Completing fee Pagesession 1

6/17 - 6/22session 2

6/24 - 6/29session 3 7/1 - 7/6

session 4 7/8- 7/13

session 5 7/15 - 7/20

session 6 7/22 - 7/27

session 7 7/29 - 8/3

session 8 8/5 - 8/10

For Girls Only (Sun-Tues) K to 11 $195 7

For Girls Only (Wed-Fri) K to 11 $195 7

Mini Explorers A (Sun-Tues) K to 2 $195 8

Mini Explorers B (Wed-Fri) K to 2 $195 8

Winona Enchanted 1 to 2 $350 8

Tadpoles 1 to 2 $350 8

Musi-Cool New 2 to 3 $350 8

Ooze and Goo 2 to 3 $350 8

Summer Blast A (Sun-Tues) 3 to 5 $195 8

Summer Blast B (Wed-Fri) 3 to 5 $195 8

Gone Green 3 to 5 $350 9

Moonlight Mania 3 to 5 $350 9

Watered Down 3 to 5 $350 9

Mad Scientist 3 to 5 $350 9

Art Smart 3 to 5 $350 9

Legends ‘n Lore 3 to 5 $350 9

Striders 3 to 5 $350 9

Camp Safari 3 to 5 $350 9

Mapquest New 3 to 5 $350 9

Hear the Beat New 3 to 5 $350 10

It’s a Mystery 4 to 5 $350 10

Jr. Chef 4 to 5 $350 10

Rock It 4 to 5 $350 10

Artist Playhouse 5 to 7 $350 10

Night Crawlers 5 to 7 $350 10

Build It 6 to 8 $350 10

Culinary Creations 6 to 8 $355 10

Media Journey New 6 to 8 $365 10

Glee 6 to 8 $350 11

Camp CEO 9 to 11 $350 11

Leadership ProgramsCounselor in Training (CIT) I New 8 to 11 $460 11

Junior Counselor (JC) 11 11 See Page 25 for more information about the Junior Counselor Program

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6/17 - 6/22session 2 6/24 - 6/29

session 3 7/1 - 7/6

session 4 7/8- 7/13

session 5 7/15 - 7/20

session 6 7/22 - 7/27

session 7 7/29 - 8/3

session 8 8/5 - 8/10

Explorers 4 to 5 $350 18

Dynamic Duos 4 to 5 $350 18

Girl Power New 4 to 5 $350 19

Mix It Up! New 4 to 6 $475 19

Climbers 5 to 7 $350 19

Art Gallery 5 to 7 $350 19

Gone “Glam”ping New 5 to 7 $350 20

Action Adventure 5 to 7 $355 20

Remember When? New 5 to 7 $350 20

Paddles and Trails 6 to 8 $360 20

Free Wheelin’ 6 to 8 $500 21

Adrenaline Rush 7 to 11 $395 21

Rocks and Ropes 7 to 11 $610 21

Off the Beaten Path 7 to 11 $590 21

Rags to Runway! New 7 to 11 $560 21

Adventure Bound 7 to 11 $610 21

Sow What? 9 to 11 $385 21

Leadership ProgramsCounselor In Training (CIT) II 10 to 11 $500 21

Junior Counselor (JC) 11 21 See page 25 for more information about the Junior Counselor program.

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Camp Potomac woodsGrade

Completing fee Pagesession 1 6/17 - 6/22

session 2 6/24 - 6/29

session 3 7/1 - 7/6

session 4 7/8- 7/13

session 5 7/15 - 7/20

session 6 7/22 - 7/27

session 7 7/29 - 8/3

session 8 8/5 - 8/10

Short Stuff (Sun-Tues) K to 1 $195 12

Short Stuff (Wed-Fri) K to 1 $195 12

Minnows New (Sun-Tues) K to 1 $195 12

Minnows New (Wed-Fri) K to 1 $195 12

Fairies in the Woods 1 $350 12

Artists 1 to 2 $350 13

Dolphins 1 to 2 $350 13

Silly Science New 1 to 2 $350 13

Mini Camp (Sun-Tues) 2 to 3 $195 13

Mini Camp (Wed-Fri) 2 to 3 $195 13

Brownie Baker New 2 to 3 $350 13

Dancers 2 to 3 $350 13

Pajama Party 2 to 3 $350 13

Make New Friends New 2 to 3 $350 14

Mermaids New 3 $350 14

Cowgirls New 3 $675 14

Camp Sampler (Sun-Tues) 4 to 5 $195 14

Camp Sampler (Wed-Fri) 4 to 5 $195 14

Swimtastic 4 to 5 $350 14

Amazing Race New 4 to 5 $350 14

Survivor 4 to 5 $350 14

Doodlebugs New 4 to 5 $350 14

Slumber Party 4 to 5 $350 14

Pony Tails 4 to 5 $675 15

Runway Remix 4 to 5 $360 15

Paddlers 4 to 6 $360 15

Rolling Along 4 to 6 $360 15

Campfire Creations New 5 $350 15

River Adventures 5 to 8 $360 15

Hot Wheels 5 to 8 $360 15

Horse Lovers 6 to 8 $675 16

Scuba Divers 7 to 11 $535 16

Midnight Madness 9 to 11 $350 16

Leadership ProgramsWrangles In Training (WIT) New 8 to 11 $775 17

Counselor In Training (CIT) I 8 to 11 $460 17

Counselor In Training (CIT) II 10 to 11 $500 17

Junior Counselor 11 17 See page 25 for more information about the Junior Counselor program.

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6/17 - 6/22session 2 6/24 - 6/29

session 3 7/1 - 7/6

session 4 7/8- 7/13

session 5 7/15 - 7/20

session 6 7/22 - 7/27

session 7 7/29 - 8/3

session 8 8/5 - 8/11

Experience Aquia 5 to 7 $350 22

A Pirate’s Life for Me 5 to 7 $350 23

Quidditch Adventures 5 to 7 $350 23

Golden Eaglet Camping New 5 to 7 $350 23

Beachfront Explorers 6 to 8 $350 23

Can You Canoe? New 6 to 8 $350 23

Sail Away New 6 to 8 $350 23

Kayak Crazy 6 to 8 $350 23

Windrunners 6 to 8 $350 24

Aquatic Adventures 6 to 11 $560 24

Sailor’s Adventure 7 to 11 $610 24

Kayak Adventures New 7 to 11 $610 24

Waterfront Aide 7 to 11 $460 24

Leadership ProgramsJunior Counselor 11 24 See page 25 for more information about the Junior Counselor program.

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reGistration informationRegistration will be first come, first served. The site will open for registration beginning January 24, 2012. Registration is only available online. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact one of our camp registrars. Their contact information appears on page 5.

Program categories are based on the grade your camper is COMPLETING this year (Spring 2012).

You will be asked to indicate your mode of transportation at the point of registration. Payment for bus transportation will be due by May 11, 2012.

BuddiesYou will be able to enter buddy information during the registration process. This will not guarantee that this person will be registered for the program. If your daughter would like to go to camp with a buddy, we encourage you to apply in a similar time frame so that you are both able to secure a space in the same program. In order to be buddies, girls must be registered for the same program, during the same week at the same camp.

finanCiaL assistanCe• The Girl Scouts Council of the Nation’s

Capital strives to make camp available to all girls regardless of the family’s economic situation. Visit www.gscnc.org/FA.html to apply for financial assistance.

Payment informationA non-refundable registration deposit of $50 is due in order to complete the registration process.

Final payment for all programs is due by May 11, 2012. Payment can be made with MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express on our registration website.

emaiL ConfirmationAfter registration, you will receive an immediate email confirmation. Make sure that the email address associated with your camper’s account is a parent’s email address that is checked often.

We will contact you regarding form submission, final payment, and other parent information using the email address associated with your camper’s account.

To see what email address is associated with your camper’s account, log into your camper’s account. Click “My Account” on the left side, scroll down the page to the section labeled “My Communications Methods.” Choose “add a new communication method.” Add a parent’s email address. Make sure to mark the email address as primary by clicking the box. To change the displayed email address, click on the “edit” option.

t-shirt and PatChAll campers will receive a t-shirt and patch as part of their registration fee. When you register you will be able to choose a t-shirt size. Before your daughter is scheduled to attend camp, you will receive more information with an opportunity to purchase a camp care bag for your daughter.

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Additional InformationtransPortationCamp begins on the bus! This is a low-cost, highly beneficial way for your camper to bond with other girls in her unit right from the start. Girls travel by chartered bus. You will be asked to indicate your mode of transportation at the point of registration. The cost to ride the bus round trip is $40. Once your daughter has been placed in a program, you will receive a Confirmation Packet in the mail containing additional information about the bus stops, times of departure and arrival, check-in/check-out times at camp and bus drop off/pick up times. Bus transportation is not available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for half-week programs.

Parents may also drive their campers to and from Sleep-Away camp.

GirLs with sPeCiaL needsGSCNC offers opportunities for girls with special needs to be included in our Sleep-Away Camps. They can join other girls their age for swimming, hiking, singing and other camp activities. Camp is available to ALL girls who:

• Have physical and or developmental disabilities

• Have special dietary restrictions, including food allergies

• Require special medications or treatment (Epi-Pen, neubulizer, etc.)

• Require injections (insulin, HgH, etc.)

• Please provide additional detailed information about your daughter’s special needs on her health form so we can accommodate your daughter at camp.

To ensure that your daughter is placed in a camp and program that best suits her needs, please contact Denise Viau, Camping Services Manager, at (202) 274-3308 or [email protected] before completing your daughter’s registration.

non-GirL sCoutsNon-Girls Scouts are welcome to attend Sleep-Away camp, but must register to be part of the Girl Scout organization when registering for camp. Girls must be registered with Nation’s Capital council. Online camp registration will divert Non-Girl Scouts to a Girl Scout membership registration page, which you must complete before your camp registration is finalized. The annual registration fee is $12.

Camp PoliciesheaLth historyGirls attending Sleep-Away camp must be in good health. Additional information and a health history form will be mailed in your Confirmation Packet. Complete health information must be turned in by May 11, 2012.

CanCeLLations and refunds The $50 registration deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of the camp fee (excluding the deposit) will be refunded if:

• GSCNC receives a written notification of the withdrawal at least five weeks prior to the session.

• The camper leaves camp due to illness or injury and GSCNC receives a written request for a refund within two weeks after she returns home. The refund will be pro-rated on a per diem basis.

• A program is canceled and no alternate program is available.

If a camper leaves camp early due to homesickness or parent request, no refund will be given.

ProGram CanCeLLationGSCNC reserves the right to cancel any program listed due to insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. Alternate programs or refunds will be offered.

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