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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Inc.360 Lexington RoadWichita, Kansas 67218www.kansasgirlscouts.org

For more informationFor more informationIf you have questions or want further details about any of the programs or camps listed in the Summer Program Guide, please feel free to contact Program Department staff at your local office. Membership Department staff members are also available to provide information to girls and adults who are interested in joining Girl Scouts.

Emporia Office 1200 Burlingame RoadEmporia, Kan. 67801Phone: (620) 342-4532Toll Free: (800) 342-4532Fax: (620) 342-8066

Garden City Office 114 Grant AvenueGarden City, Kan. 67846Phone: (620) 276-7061Toll Free: (888) 900-7061Fax: (620) 276-7143

Hays Office 2707 Vine Street, Suite 8Hays, Kan. 67601Phone: (785) 625-5671Toll Free: (888) 811-8832Fax: (785) 625-7695

Hutchinson Office 111 N. Walnut, Suite AHutchinson, Kan. 67504Phone: (620) 662-5485Toll Free: (800) 495-5166Fax: (620) 662-2532

Salina Office 1550 S. Broadway Salina, Kan. 67401Phone: (785) 827-3679Toll Free: (800) 888-0872Fax: (785) 827-6679

Wichita Office 360 Lexington Road Wichita, Kan. 67218Phone: (316) 684-6531Toll Free: (888) 472-3683Fax: (316) 684-4141

Summer 2008 full of scrapbook-worthy momentsWelcome to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s first-ever Summer Program Guide. During the council realignment process, we promised you expanded and enhanced summer experiences throughout the state, and we are delivering on those promises in a big way. This comprehensive guide gives details about the best camps and programs we have to offer girls in the 80 counties that now make up the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. This summer, we invite our 16,000 Girl Scouts to do

what they do best – explore and learn. Since every program and camp on every page is open to every Girl Scout, this is the perfect time for girls of all ages to go to a new place or try a new activity. Our goal is to create a summer’s worth of memories and personal growth experiences that will not only fill thousands of scrapbooks but further strengthen the bond between Girl Scouts in all parts of Kansas. It will be an unforgettable Girl Scout summer.

Sincerely,

Shelly ChenowethCEO

Why is summer camp important? Children at summer camps learn vital life skills that put them on a journey to increased self-confidence and self-reliance. Their lives are made much healthier and happier by what they learn at camp. The best-kept secret in American education is that great camps have been teaching emotional intelligence since they began. Emotional intelligence has much to do with how children grow and succeed – self-awareness, self-control, empathy, the ability to wait, the ability to listen, cooperate, share and work well with others. Children can find adult friends at camp who model perseverance, listening, teamwork and appreciation of differences. This motivates them to set new and high standards for their own behavior. When young people feel appreciated and valued by these friends, they are more sure of their ability to live happily away from home.

Can I Bring a Friend?YES! We welcome new girls into our summer programs and have made an effort to streamline the process for them to register fast and easy. (Contact the Membership Department in your area, information is located on the inside front cover.)

The cost for a new girl to register to be a Girl Scout is $10. The membership dues go to the national organization and make her a member of Girl Scouts through Sept. 30, 2008.

No standard registration forms required — simply fill out the designated camp registration form and mark “Girl Scout Membership” and “check enclosed” when submitting the form. Also attach the registration fee for choice of camp.

Why register now?Girls can get acclimated to the culture, meet new friends, earn Girl Scout awards and they get a jump start on the fall!

Benefits of Girl ScoutingThe mission of Girl Scouting is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Our ultimate goal is to help girls find the best in themselves in skill building and behavior with their peers. There is no better place to achieve that goal than through our summer programs that are open to every Girl Scout of every age.

Our program puts girls on the path to success by encouraging them to take part in activities centered around Girl Scouts’ three keys to leadership: Discover, Connect, Take Action.

As they “Discover,” girls:Understand their values and their world; are clear about who they are and what they stand for; take part in new experiences and learn new skills for their own personal growth.

When they “Connect” with those around them, they:Care about, inspire and team with others and develop confidence to advocate for themselves and motivate others, build teams and solve problems.

When they “Take Action,” girls are:Applying their increased self-awareness and strong leadership skills to identify issues they really care about and do something to make a difference.

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Find a Camp by Grade Level & Date ---------------------------------------------- 3–5

Site Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6–7

Bus Transportation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Program Aide and Camp Skill Leader Information ------------------------------ 9

Troop and Day Camps ------------------------------------------------------------ 10–19

Old Cowtown Museum ----------------------------------------------------------- 20–25

Girls Only --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26–35

Family Fun -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36–38

Wah-Shah-She Resident Camp ------------------------------------------------- 39–48

Adult and Teen Training --------------------------------------------------------- 49–50

How to reserve your spot for camp -------------------------------------------- 51– 55

Reservation Forms

2008 Table of Contents A Note to Parents about Safety

Girl Scouts take safety seriously. In an effort to assure you of your daughter’s safety and well-being, we want to take a moment to explain how we hire and choose our paid seasonal staff.

The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland hiresadult seasonal staff to fill specific job responsibilities (camp directors, waterfront, program activities, unit counselors, etc.) for the delivery of summer program. Only adults ages 18 or older may directly supervise campers. All seasonal staff applicants must complete a written application with three character/skill references attached. All references are checked, a personal interview with the site director is conducted and the applicant undergoes a Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and DMV (motor vehicle) background check. In addition, supervisors regularly monitor the performance of seasonal staff members. Since Starwoods Outdoor Center is an American Camp Association-accredited site, a range of skills are also verified during the 40 hours of onsite training to ensure that the seasonal staff members can provide quality program delivery and a safe environment for each child placed under their care and/or supervision.

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Individual participation

Troops invited

Family welcome

No tagalongs

Bus available

Adult volunteer needed

Adult required

No adult required

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Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJuly 15 Sun, Sand, Fun 17 Golden Plains 1-3July 16 Sun, Sand, Fun 17 Golden Plains 1-3July 17 Sun, Sand, Fun 17 Golden Plains 1-3July 16-18 Night Owls 15 Golden Plains 5-9July 19 Color Our World 13 Tumbleweed K-3July 21-25 Wonders of the World 19 Tumbleweed 1-3July 21-25 Wonders of the World 19 Tumbleweed 4-6July 28-31 Girl Scout Day Camp–Liberal 14 Tumbleweed K-6August 23 Buggin’ Out 12 Tumbleweed 1-6

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Old Cowtown

Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJune 12-13 Brownies ‘N’ Bonnets 23 Golden Plains 3June 17-20 Victorian Lifestyles 24 Golden Plains 4-6June 17-20 Advanced Victorian Lifestyles 25 Golden Plains 5-6June 18 Frontier Fun 24 Golden Plains K-3June 19 Frontier Fun 24 Golden Plains K-3June 24-27 Victorian Lifestyles 24 Golden Plains 4-6June 24-27 Advanced Victorian Lifestyles 25 Golden Plains 5-6June 25 Frontier Fun 24 Golden Plains K-3June 26 Frontier Fun 24 Golden Plains K-3July 9-10 Brownies ‘N’ Bonnets 23 Golden Plains 3July 15-18 Sunflower Society 25 Golden Plains 6July 22-25 Pioneers, Petticoats & the Prairie 25 Golden Plains 7-12

Date(s) Program Page Region GradeMay 28 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower K-3May 28-29 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower 1-3June 2-5 Starwoods Traditional Day Camp 16 Golden Plains K-1June 2-6 Starwoods Traditional Day Camp 16 Golden Plains 2-4June 3 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower K-3June 3-4 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower 1-3June 6 To Space and Beyond… 17 Tumbleweed 1-6June 7 Backyard Habitat Adventure 12 Tumbleweed 1-6June 8-10 Junior Blast 15 Golden Plains 4-6June 10 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower K-3June 10-11 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower 1-3June 10, 12 Twilight Hawaiian Camp 18 Tumbleweed K-12June 10-13 Girl Scout Day Camp–Garden City 14 Tumbleweed K-6June 11-13 Teen Blast at Four Winds 17 Golden Plains 7-12June 16 Flip Flop 14 Golden Plains K-2June 16-18 Camp Scrappy–Beginners 12 Tumbleweed K-12June 16-19 Starwoods Traditional Day Camp 16 Golden Plains K-1June 16-20 Starwoods Traditional Day Camp 16 Golden Plains 2-4June 17 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower K-3June 17-18 Outdoor Science & More! 15 Sunflower 1-3June 17-18 Flip Flop 14 Golden Plains 3June 18-20 Flip Flop 14 Golden Plains 4-6June 21 Sports Day 16 Tumbleweed 1-6June 23-25 Awesome Creepy Crawly Creatures 11 Tumbleweed 1-3June 23-25 Awesome Creepy Crawly Creatures 11 Tumbleweed 4-6June 23-26 Western Wilderness 18 Golden Plains K-2June 23-26 Western Wilderness 18 Golden Plains 3June 23-27 Western Wilderness 18 Golden Plains 4-6June 24-26 Discovering A To Z 13 Sunflower 4-6June 26-27 Under the Sea 18 Tumbleweed 1-3June 26-27 Under the Sea 18 Tumbleweed 4-6June 30-July 3 Cooking Day Camp 13 Tumbleweed 4-12July 7-8 Firefly Fun 13 Golden Plains KJuly 7-10 Girl Scout Day Camp–Dodge City 14 Tumbleweed K-6July 7-10 Where The Sidewalk Ends 19 Golden Plains K-2July 9-10 Firefly Fun 13 Golden Plains 1-2July 14-16 Advanced Camp Scrappy 11 Tumbleweed 3-12July 14 Sun, Sand, Fun 17 Golden Plains 1-3

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Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJune 2 Scent-Sational 32 Golden Plains 2-3 June 2-6 Chisholm Trail Adventure 28 Golden Plains 5-8 June 2-6 G.O. 1 (Get Outdoors) 30 Golden Plains 3-4 June 2-6 Horses Of Course 31 Golden Plains 4-12 June 3 Girls Can Fish Too! 30 Golden Plains 1-3June 3 Scent-Sational 32 Golden Plains 4-5 June 4 Girls Can Fish Too! 30 Golden Plains 4-6 June 5 Crafty Creations 29 Golden Plains 1-3 June 6 Crafty Creations 29 Golden Plains 4-6 June 9-12 Soccer Camp Level 1 33 Golden Plains K-6 June 9-12 Soccer Camp Level 2 33 Golden Plains K-6June 9-12 Sports Spectacular 34 Golden Plains K-3June 9-13 G.O. 1 (Get Outdoors) 30 Golden Plains 3-4June 9-13 Horses Of Course 31 Golden Plains 4-12 June 9-13 Rootbeer, Rockets 32 & Rollercoasters Golden Plains 4-6 June 12-13 Bunkhouse Buddies 28 Golden Plains 2 June 16 Art Around the World 27 Golden Plains 4-8 June 16-20 Sports Spectacular 34 Golden Plains 4-6 June 16-20 Chisholm Trail Adventure 28 Golden Plains 5-8 June 16-20 Horses Of Course 31 Golden Plains 4-12 June 19-20 Roughing It Not 32 Golden Plains 3-4 June 23-27 G.O. 2 (Get Outdoors 2) 31 Golden Plains 4-6June 23-27 Horses Of Course 31 Golden Plains 4-12 June 23-27 Splash Zone 34 Golden Plains 3-4 June 26-27 Bunkhouse Buddies 28 Golden Plains 2 July 6-11 Got Sails 31 Golden Plains 7-12 July 7-8 Clay Creations 29 Golden Plains 4-5 July 7-9 Fun With Flight 30 Golden Plains K-1 July 7-10 Animal Crackers 27 Golden Plains 4-5 July 7-11 Horses Of Course 31 Golden Plains 4-12 July 7-11 Splash Zone 34 Golden Plains 3-4July 9-10 Clay Creations 29 Golden Plains 6-8 July 9-11 Take Flight 35 Golden Plains 2-5 July 14-15 Sew What 33 Golden Plains 4-5 July 14-16 Culinary Cooking 29 Golden Plains 6-8July 14-17 Tennis 35 Golden Plains 1-3 July 14-17 Tennis 35 Golden Plains 4-6

Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJuly 14-18 Horses Of Course 31 Golden Plains 4-12 July 16-17 Sew Glam 33 Golden Plains 6-8 July 17-18 Roughing It Not 32 Golden Plains 3-4

Family Fun

Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJune 6-7 Mom & Me Super Sleepover 38 Golden Plains 2June 13-15 Family Tent Camping 38 Golden Plains K-12June 20-22 Family Campout 37 Golden Plains K-12June 27-29 Father/Daughter Camp Out 38 Tumbleweed 1-12July 11-12 Camping With My Guy 37 Golden Plains 3-9

Wah-Shah-She Resident Camp

Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJune 6-8 Family Camp 41 Bluestem 4-12June 6-8 Core Camp 41 Bluestem 4-12June 8-11 Water Whacked 47 Bluestem 4June 8-14 A Smidgen 41 Bluestem 4-5June 8-14 Bubble-Up 42 Bluestem 4-5June 8-14 Globe Trotting 45 Bluestem 4-6June 8-14 Burrs, Bits, and Bedbugs 43 Bluestem 4-6June 8-14 Shiver Me Timbers 46 Bluestem 4-7June 8-14 Charlotte’s Web 43 Bluestem 5-7June 8-14 Flip & Dip 44 Bluestem 5-8June 8-14 Freak Factor 44 Bluestem 5-8June 8-14 C.I.T (week 1 of 3) 48 Bluestem 8-11June 15-21 Saddle Up 46 Bluestem 4June 18-21 Bump In The Night 43 Bluestem 4-5June 15-21 A Smidgen 41 Bluestem 4-5June 15-21 Badge R’s 42 Bluestem 4-5June 15-21 Treasure Trek 47 Bluestem 4-7June 15-21 Pioneers & Pathfinders 45 Bluestem 4-7June 15-18 Ridin’ High 46 Bluestem 5-8June 15-21 Wonka Willies 47 Bluestem 5-8

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Date(s) Program Page Region GradeJune 15-21 Beach Bummin’ 42 Bluestem 5-8June 15-21 C.I.T (week 2 of 3) 48 Bluestem 8-11June 25-28 Water Whacked 47 Bluestem 4June 22-28 Diagon Alley 43 Bluestem 4-5June 22-28 Bubble Up 42 Bluestem 4-5June 22-25 Picture Perfect 45 Bluestem 4-5June 22-28 Wet and Wild 47 Bluestem 4-6June 22-28 Showtime 46 Bluestem 4-7June 22-28 Freak Factor 44 Bluestem 5-8June 22-28 Pampered Camper 45 Bluestem 5-8June 22-28 Forensic Fever 44 Bluestem 6-11June 22-28 C.I.T (week 3 of 3) 48 Bluestem 8-11June 29-July 2 Giddy Up 44 Bluestem 4June 29-July 2 Water Whacked 47 Bluestem 4June 29-July 2 Get Gakked 44 Bluestem 4-5June 29-July 2 Glam and Glitter 44 Bluestem 4-5June 29-July 2 Mississippi Muddin’ 45 Bluestem 4-6June 29-July 2 Ridin’ High 46 Bluestem 5-8June 29-July 2 Builder’s Bunch 43 Bluestem 5-9June 29-July 2 Couch Potatoes 43 Bluestem 7-11July 6-12 A Smidgen 41 Bluestem 4-5July 6-12 Badge R’s 42 Bluestem 4-5July 6-12 Wet and Wild 47 Bluestem 4-6July 6-12 Burrs, Bits, & Bedbugs 43 Bluestem 4-6July 6-12 Treasure Trek 47 Bluestem 4-7July 6-12 Wonka Willies 47 Bluestem 5-8July 6-12 Action Packed 42 Bluestem 6-11July 6-12 Beach Bummin’ 42 Bluestem 5-8

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About Our SitesSpecial Note: All summer sites are wheelchair accessible.

A.Y.S.O. (American Youth Soccer Organization) Soccer FieldThe soccer field is located between 13th and 17th streets on Ridge Road in Wichita (1700 block of Ridge Road, on the east side of the street). Region 208, 4-U hosts the Girl Scouts at their on-site building and fields.

Flying T ~ This Girl Scout facility is located near Syracuse. Earthen shelter that sleeps 20 in bunks, full kitchen and bathrooms with showers, zip line, fire ring, out-door brick stove, giant slip ’n’ slide, 23 acres of nature to enjoy, horse tanks for swim-ming, canoeing down the Arkansas river, sand sledding and much more to see.

Four Winds ~ A great place for hiking, fishing and enjoying nature is located east of Leon. Property includes 13 acre lake, Compass Center, Tree House, platform tents and more.

Garden City Cabin ~ Small cabin that comfortably holds 30 people with plenty of space for games, ceremonies and sleeping. Amenities include full kitchen and bathrooms. It is located just off Main Street in Garden City.

Harvey County West Park ~ Harvey County West Park is a great camp for girls. It is located 14 miles northwest of Newton. Many exciting experiences await girls on these 310 acres, such as canoeing, nature trails, swimming pond, wildlife and archery.

Lee Richardson Zoo ~ Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and home to 300 animals representing 100 species on 47 acres in downtown Garden City. The zoo offers educational programs about the animals at the zoo and animals indigenous to the Kansas plains.

Loga Vista ~ This Girl Scout facility is located at Wellington Lake and can be enjoyed all year round. Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities, including the exceptional waterfront at Wellington Lake and a beautiful waterfront view from the lodge.

Old Cowtown Museum ~ Old Cowtown Museum is located at 1871 Sim Park Drive in Wichita. Since 1953, Girl Scouts have been providing community service at the museum and learning much about the history of the 1870s. Girl Scouts help bring Old Cowtown Museum to life by demonstrating the activities that girls and women did in the 1870s Wichita.

Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center ~ The tennis center, which is located at 551 Nims, is a beautiful public facility just northwest of downtown Wichita in the Riverside area.

Scott Lake ~ Great camping area, with fishing, swimming, hiking, canoeing and pedal boating. Plenty of camping spots, some more primitive than others depending on the style of camping you prefer.

Scout Huts in Dodge City ~ There are three huts located around Dodge City with access to parks and other activities. Ash Street, 9th Street and Longbranch huts are owned by the city of Dodge City. They are used for events and troop meetings along with overnighters.

Scout Hut in Liberal ~ This hut is located in Light park and is close to shopping and a swimming pool. This cabin is large enough for overnighters and events, and it has a full kitchen and bathrooms.

Singletree Stables ~ Singletree Stables is located at 2100 E. 45th Street North (Wichita) and has been in business for 25 years. It is family-owned and operated. The facilities include an extra large 100 x 200-foot indoor arena, a large 24-stall training barn, a large 22-stall boarding barn, an indoor round pen and trails for pleasure riding.

Starwoods Outdoor Center ~ Located at 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater.The 160 acres includes a lodge, tipis, covered wagons and platform tent units, Science and Nature Center, Sports Pavilion, waterfront with a sand beach, three troop houses, Ceremony Island, nature trails and sports trail. Activities are planned throughout the summer to give our members opportunities to explore aviation, water, science, nature, sports and much, much more.

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Wah-Shah-She Resident Camp ~ Camp Wah-Shah-She consists of 524 acres located 14 miles southwest of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Facilities include a cedar-log dining hall, group living units, a swimming pool, private lake, archery range, rope courses, nature study grove and other program areas.

Wichita Girl Scout Office ~ Located at 360 Lexington Road, just north of Kellogg and east of Edgemoor. Adjacent to the building is a wonderful park where Girl Scouts learn the importance of nature and begin exploring their environment while staying close to the amenities of civilization.

Swimming and Boating Information

SwimmingAll swimming activities are supervised by currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguards, or equivalent (Boy Scouts of America, YMCA) with additional adult watchers as required by Girl Scout “Safety-Wise” Standards.

Starwoods Outdoor Center – small private flat water lake with gentle sloping sand beach; swimming dock that has a roped and buoyed swimming area marked by depth from one foot to 10 feet, no diving allowed from swim dock.

Loga Vista – Wellington Lake roped and buoyed public swimming area.

BoatingAll boating and swimming activities are under the direction of a qualified waterfront/aquatic director and certified lifeguards as required by Girl Scout “Safety-Wise.” Each person wears a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when boating regardless of swimming ability.

Loga Vista – public flat water lake at Wellington Lake; one person Kayak, one to two people sunfish sailboat, canoe (up to three people)

Starwoods Outdoor Center – private flat water lake onsite; pedal boat (two to four people), canoe (up to three people)

Harvey County West Park – public flat water lake; canoe (up to three people)

ACA AccreditationStarwoods Outdoor Center became an ACA-accredit-ed site October 18, 2005. This “stamp of approval” by the American Camp Association means that the activities offered year-round at Starwoods Outdoor Center offer a solid foundation of health, safety and program quality standards. These standards were established by experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, the camping industry, and other youth service agencies outside of Girl Scouting to assure that current practices at the site reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in site operation.

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Bus TransportationBus transportation is available to and from Camp Four Winds, Loga Vista Girl Scout Camp at Wellington Lake and Starwoods Outdoor Center for campers, adults, program aides or camp skills leaders.

Four Winds and Loga Vista Bus Transportation: Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Buses will leave one hour before program begins and arrive one hour after the program ends. Additional information will be in camp confirmations.

Starwoods Outdoor Bus Transportation: Arrive at 7:45 a.m. Please have your camper eat breakfast before arriving for the bus. Buses depart promptly at 8 a.m. Pickup is 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday or noon on Friday.

Location: Wichita Girl Scout Office, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Four Winds: Junior Blast Depart: Sunday, June 8 Arrive: Tuesday, June 10

Loga Vista: Monday, June 16 (Only)

Starwoods Outdoor Center: Session 1: June 2-6 Session 2: June 9-13 Session 3: June 16-20 Session 4: June 23-27 Session 5: July 7-11 Session 6: July 14-18

Fee: $40 per person (Campers may not use Cookie Credits; fee is in addition to camp registration fee)

Note: Bus fee is nonrefundable and a late pickup charge applies. Bus transportation is not available for all camp sessions.

Capacity: 45 seats per session; additional busses will be added if a minimum of 25 additional people register.

Late Pickup Fee: If a camper is picked up late, $5 will be charged for the first five minutes plus $2 for every minute thereafter. Late fees effective five minutes after bus arrives at the Wichita Girl Scout Center. Late payment charge may be paid by check or cash upon arrival.

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Program Aides and Camp Skills Leaders for Four Winds, Harvey County West Park, Loga Vista, Soccer Camp and Starwoods Outdoor CenterHow to register: Register online at www.kansasgirlscouts.org or fill out a Council Event Reservation Form in the 2007 Activity Guide to deliver or mail to Wichita Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, Kan. 67218

Camp Skills LeadersGirls who are in the ninth through 12th grade may be Camp Skills Leaders (CSL) during summer programs. Camp Skills Leaders work with the program director in developing and scheduling program activities and assisting with program delivery including overnight programs.

Grades: Ninth through 12th Dates and times: Code 617-1 – Session 1: June 2-6 Code 617-2 – Session 2: June 9-13 Code 617-3 – Session 3: June 16-20 Code 617-4 – Session 4: June 23-27 Code 617-5 – Session 5: July 7-11 Code 617-6 – Session 6: July 14-18Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterAll other locations: Code 617 Loga Vista at Wellington Lake – Flip Flop Harvey County West Park – Western Wilderness A.Y.S.O – Soccer Camp Four Winds – Junior Blast and Family Tent CampPrerequisite: Peer Leadership and Teen Outdoor Skills II.

Program AidesGirls who are in the seventh through ninth grade may be Program Aides (PA) during summer programs. During summer programs aides gain communication and leadership skills that are necessary to work successfully with girls and adults.

Grades: Seventh through ninthDates and times: Code 615-1 – Session 1: June 2-6 Code 615-2 – Session 2: June 9-13 Code 615-3 – Session 3: June 16-20 Code 615-4 – Session 4: June 23-27 Code 615-5 – Session 5: July 7-11 Code 615-6 – Session 6: July 14-18Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterAll other locations: Code 615 Loga Vista at Wellington Lake – Flip Flop Harvey County West Park – Western Wilderness A.Y.S.O – Soccer Camp Four Winds – Family Tent CampPrerequisite: Basic Program Aide and Troop Program Aide training along with Teen Outdoor Skills Level 1.

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Troop and Day CampTroop CampSpecial themed summer events

planned especially for Girl Scouts

and their troop adults under the

guidance of on-site seasonal staff.

Troop adults must register with the

troop in order for the troop to be

placed in your session of choice.

All participating adults are expected

to complete training unless otherwise

specified.

Day CampThese summer activities provide

a great time for troop girls and

adults to come as a group to attend

a traditional day camp session. So

bring the whole troop!

Advanced Camp ScrappyThis camp is for the more experienced scrapbookers. We will learn about pictures and picture taking, cropping and much more. Girls will design their own individual scrapbook to remember their lives for a long time to come.

Grades: Third through 12thDates and times: Code 833: July 14-16 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Girl Scout Cabin 108 Hackberry, Garden CityYouth fee: $50 per girlIncludes: Scrapbook, scrapping supplies, meals and patchCapacity: Five girls minimum; 25 girls maximum Adult volunteers needed No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Awesome Creepy Crawly CreaturesSlippery – not really; slimy – no way! Get your hands on some beautiful animals at the Lee Richardson Zoo. They may be cold-blooded, but not nearly as scary as you might think!

Grades: First through sixthDates and times: Code 834-B: June 23-25 First through third grade Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Code 834-J: June 23-25 Fourth through sixth grade Monday through Wednesday 1:30 to 5 p.m.Location: Lee Richardson Zoo 405 S. Fourth St., Garden CityYouth fee: $30Requirements: Reservation deadline May 30, 2008Includes: Educational material, crafts, patch and snackCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 40 girls maximum

Adult volunteers needed No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

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Troop and Day Camp

Troop and Day Camp

Backyard Habitat AdventureWhat does it take to turn your back yard into a wildlife habitat? Find out which animals you can attract to your yard even if you live in the city! Did you know birds use dryer lint, human hair and yarn to build their own homes? Here’s how you can help them and help your family at the same time!

Grades: First through sixthDates and times: Code 835: June 7 Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Combs Farm 10825 N. Highway 83, Garden CityYouth fee: $15Requirements: Bring a sack lunchReservation Deadline: May 9, 2008 Includes: Educational materials and patchCapacity: 10 girl minimum; 50 girls maximum


Buggin’ OutCome join us for some buggin’ fun with bees, butterflies and true bugs at the Lee Richardson Zoo. Explore outdoors with creepy, sticky, stinky and oooeeyyy bugs! There will be a formal program so you

can see invertebrates up close, complete a few crafts and play some games that are all themed around bugs. Grades: First through sixth

Dates and times: Code 836: August 23 Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Lee Richardson Zoo – Finnup Education Center 405 S. Fourth St., Garden CityYouth fee: $15Requirements: Reservation deadline Aug. 1, 2008Includes: Craft supplies, lunch, educational materials,patch and videosCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 40 girls maximum


Camp Scrappy for Beginners (Scrapbooking Day Camp)Come and learn all about scrapbooking. We will crop pictures and design a scrapbook that’s all your own.

Grades: Kindergarten through 12th Dates and times: Code 837: June 16-18 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Girl Scout Cabin 108 Hackberry, Garden CityYouth fee: $35 per girlIncludes: Scrapbook, scrapping supplies, lunch, snack and patchCapacity: Five girls minimum; 15 girls maximum


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Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 1010 Fleming St., Garden CityYouth fee: $50 per girlIncludes: Food that we will use in our cooking(the girls will eat what they cook for lunch), patch and a special gift at the end of campCapacity: Eight girls minimum; 25 girls maximum


Discovering the A to Z in the Outdoors Astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, physics, zoology. This camp has outdoor science from A to Z. From the stars in the universe to the smallest of plants and animals, join us as we find out the how and why of the outdoors through experiments, observations, games and just plain fun. Activities include swimming, craft, outdoor science experiments, night hike and more. We will be sleeping indoors. Get ready for fun!

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 800: June 24-26 Tuesday 10 a.m. to Thursday 3 p.m.Alternate Date: May 28- 30 Wednesday 10 a.m. to Friday 3 p.m. Actual date will be online as soon as it is set. Location: Fort Hays State University, Hays

Youth fee: $95Requirements: Deadline to register for this camp is May 1, 2008Adult fee: Adults need to apply to help. There will be no charge for these volunteers. Includes: Accommodations, T-shirt, patch, six meals and snacks, swimming and activitiesCapacity: 75


Firefly Fun Come to camp in the evening with the fireflies! These two evenings will be packed full of crafts, games, a twi-light swim and science and nature activities. There will be lots of firefly activities to help girls learn more about them.

Grades: Kindergarten First through secondDates and times: Code 214-D – Session 5: July 7-8 Kindergarten Monday through Tuesday 6 to 9:30 p.m. Code 214-B – Session 5: July 9-10 First through second Wednesday through Thursday 6 to 9:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater

Color our WorldColors are everywhere. Come explore the world of colors. We will learn about how colors make us feel, how they affect our world and, best of all, we will play with color. Wear your brightest paint shirt. Be prepared to DIVE into the world of color.

Grades: Kindergarten through third Dates and times: Code 838: July 19 Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: First United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall 1106 N Main, Garden CityYouth fee: $15 Requirements: Bring a sack lunchIncludes: Supplies and snacksCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 40 girls maximum


Cooking Day CampLearn the art of cooking while having fun. At this day camp we will explore the different cooking styles and flavors from around the world. You will learn about measuring, cooking techniques and exotic foods. Come and have fun in the kitchen.

Grades: Fourth through 12th Dates and times: Code 839: June 30-July 3 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Troop and Day CampYouth fee: $50Adult fee: No fee; adults must register with troop. One adult per eight girls.Includes: Summer opportunity patch, snack, craft and activitiesCapacity: 120

Adult volunteers needed Adult required No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Flip Flop in the SunCome and enjoy the summer in the sun and water at the Loga Vista Girl Scout Camp at Wellington Lake. Flip Flop camp has a Daisy through Brownie Girl Scout day planned to explore science and nature, try Brownie Bows, crafts and swimming. Third-grade Brownie activities include science, nature, archery and water fun with an overnight. Juniors are packed full of water fun, archery, cooking, camping and a two-night overnight.

Grades: Kindergarten through sixthDates and times: Code 175-D – Session 3: June 16 Kindergarten through second Monday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Code 176-B – Session 3: June 17-18 Third Tuesday 9 a.m. to Wednesday noon Code 177-J – Session 3: June 18-20 Fourth through sixth Wednesday 3 p.m. to Friday noon

Location: Loga Vista Girl Scout Camp Wellington Lake, WellingtonYouth fee: Kindergarten through second: $35Third: $60Fourth through sixth: $80Adult fee: No fee; three adults per unit. The adults placed into the units will be the leader or co-leader of the troop with outdoor training. On Monday all other adults will have a choice to either attend a Parent Girl Scout workshop or leave for the day. The workshop will be at the lake shelter away from camp. Includes: Summer opportunity patch, snack, craft and activitiesCapacity: 75 per sessionOptional Transportation for Monday Only: Bus Fee: $40; will leave from the Wichita Girl Scout Office and return to the Wichita Girl Scout Office when session ends.

Adult volunteers needed No tagalongs Buses Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Girl Scout Day CampHave fun playing games, doing crafts, learning new songs and making friends

Grades: Kindergarten through sixth gradeDates and times: Code 845 – Session 1: June 10-13 Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Code 846 – Session 2: July 7-10 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Code 847 – Session 3: July 28-31 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Session 1: Girl Scout Cabin 108 Hackberry, Garden City Session 2: Long Branch Hut 1100 Longbranch, Dodge City Session 3: Girl Scout Cabin Light Park, LiberalYouth fee: $35Includes: Crafts, meals and patchCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 35 girls maximum


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Junior Blast at Four WindsLight the fuse on your summer with this three day and two overnight campout. The days will be action packed with archery, hiking, rock fossils and crafts. You say, “Not enough fun!” Then how about canoeing, fishing and swimming. Nobody will get left out of the cooking party. Finish off the night with flashlight games, star gazing, campfire and more.

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 410 – Session 2: June 8-10 Sunday 3 p.m. to Tuesday 5 p.m.Location: Four Winds Girl Scout Camp 9236 S.E. Quivira Road, LeonYouth fee: $80Includes: Summer opportunity patch, food and activitiesCapacity: 100Optional Transportation: Bus Fee: $40 girls and adults; will leave from the Wichita Girl Scout Office and return to the Wichita Girl Scout Office when session ends.

Adult volunteers needed No tagalongs Buses Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event

Night Owls Come explore Starwoods Outdoor Center at night with the bunkhouse as your home. The evening will start with twilight pedal boating and canoeing. As it gets darker, there will be “glow-in-the-dark” air golf and other night activities. One night will include an off-site field trip to the Lake Afton Observatory. In the morning you will cook brunch over a campfire.

Grades: Fifth through ninthDates and times: Code 515 – Session 6: July 16-18 Wednesday 7 p.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterYouth fee: $80Adult fee: $25Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snack, craft, activities, two breakfast, lunch and supper, admission to Lake Afton Observatory.Capacity: 18 girls and adults

Adult required No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Outdoor Science and More!How are rainbows made? Can you bend light? What can you do with the wind? How do animals communicate? How do you cook outside without a stove? Join us as we search for answers in the great outdoors at this year’s Girl Scout Camp in the

Sunflower Region. Program also includes, cooking, singing, games, possibly swimming and, of course, having fun!

Grades: Kindergarten through third Dates and times: Kindergarten and girls not wishing to spend the night: Code 810-D: Stockton May 28 Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.*Alternate date for Stockton: June 24, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.* (Check online for actual date confirmation) Code 811-D: Goodland June 3, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mountain Time) Code 812-D: Oakley June 10, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.* Code 813-D: Victoria June 17, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.* First through third grade Code 810-B: Stockton May 28-29, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to Thursday 3 p.m.* Alternate date for Stockton: June 24-25, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to Wednesday 3 p.m.* (Check online for actual date confirmation) Code 811-B: Goodland June 3- 4, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to Wednesday 3 p.m. (Mountain Time) Code 812-B: Oakley June 10-11, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to Wednesday 3 p.m.* Code 813-B: Victoria June 17-18, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to Wednesday 3 p.m.* *denotes Central Time

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Troop and Day Camp

Troop and Day CampLocation: Goodland – Steever Park, 1617 Cherry Oakley – Annie Oakley Park, near pool 627 East Fifth Stockton – 101 Main-Hwy 24 (west side of town) Victoria – City Park, near pool at 603 Iron (tentative)Youth fee: Day only is $20/overnight is $32 Note: Sack lunch needed. More information will be sent before camp. Adult volunteer help needed. Contact Virginia Jacobs at (888) 811-8832Adult fee: No charge for adult helpers. You must register to attendIncludes: T-shirt, patch, meal(s), snack, crafts, swim fees, activities, facilities and more. Capacity: 75 girls


Sports DayEnjoy a fun-filled day of sports while you work on your skills. Make new friends while constructing a craft and swimming.

Grades: First through sixth Dates and times: Code 840: June 21 Saturday, Time TBA Location: To be determined, Garden City Youth fee: $15 per girlIncludes: Sports clinics, craft, patch and T-shirtCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 25 girls maximum


Starwoods Outdoor Center Day CampDo you want to experience summer camp fun, such as hiking, nature games, swimming at the lake, crafts and cooking outside? At this day camp, there will be water-front activities for second through fourth grades along with overnights. Second graders along with their lead-ers will sleep in the lodge one night. Third and fourth grades will sleep in tents Thursday night.

Grades: Kindergarten through fourth Dates and times: Code 611-1D – Session 1: June 2-5 Kindergarten through first Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Code 611-1B – Session 1: June 2-6 Second through fourth Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noon Code 611-3D – Session 3: June 16-19 Kindergarten through first Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Code 611-3B – Session 3: June 16-20 Second through fourth Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterYouth fee: $80 kindergarten through first grade, $95 second through fourth gradeAdult fee: No fee; adults must register with troop. One adult per eight girls.Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snack, crafts and program activities. Supper and breakfast is provided for second through fourth grade overnight campers.

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Capacity: 240 campers; 12 unitsUnit Capacity: 20 girls and four to six adults

Adult volunteers needed Adult required No tagalongs Buses Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Sun, Sand and Fun Come dressed for your Hawaiian luau on a Kansas beach. You will swim, play beach volleyball, make a sandy craft and end the day with a luau and tropi-cal dessert. Luau theme activities will be conducted indoors if the weather does not cooperate.

Grades: First through thirdDates and times: Code 240-M – Session 6: July 14 Code 240-T – Session 6: July 15 Code 240-W – Session 6: July 16 Code 240-Th – Session 6: July 17 All sessions are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterYouth fee: $40Adult fee: $10Includes: Summer opportunity patch, dessert, craft and activitiesCapacity: 80


Teen Blast at Four WindsOh, do we have a date with the outdoors just waiting for you! How about a three day and two night camp out? The days will be packed with archery, hiking and crafts for older girls. When it gets hot, how about swimming, fishing and canoeing? Everyone helps with the cooking. Plan to stay up late and enjoy campfire singing, dancing and tall tales.

Grades: Seventh through 12th Dates and times: Code 420 – Session 2: June 11-13 Wednesday 7 p.m. to Friday 5 p.m.Location: Four Winds Girl Scout Camp 9236 S.E. Quivira Road, LeonYouth fee: $80Includes: Summer opportunity patch, food and activitiesCapacity: 100Optional Transportation: Bus Fee: $40 for girls and adults; will leave from the Wichita Girl Scout Office and return to the Wichita Girl Scout Office when session ends.

Adult volunteers needed No tagalongs Buses Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

To Space and Beyond . . . Sun, Moon & StarsSpace exploration from your own back yard! In wide open spaces you can see galaxies, the Milky Way, phases of the moon and constellations galore! We’ll use a telescope to get the scoop on space and see the world in a whole new perspective. We will have hot dogs for dinner, a campfire and s’mores to boot!

Grades: First through sixth Dates and times: Code 841: June 6, Friday 6 to 10 p.m.Location: Combs Farm 10825 N. Highway 83, Garden CityYouth fee: $10Requirements: Reservation deadline May 9, 2008Includes: Meal, snack and suppliesCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 40 girls maximum


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Twilight Hawaiian CampCome experience the tropics in this evening camp. Enjoy learning about Hawaii and enjoy a luau.

Grades: Kindergarten through 12th Dates and times: Code 842: June 10 and 12 Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. This is a two-day event for girls to attend both days for one fee.Location: Girl Scout Cabin Light Park, LiberalYouth fee: $10 Includes: Meal, craft and patchCapacity: 10 girls minimum, 40 girls maximum

Adult volunteers needed Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Under the Sea Oceans apart from the rest of the world – literally. Angel shark, frogfish, lobster, octopus, squid, whales. Check out our oceans full of animals from A to Z.

Grades: First through sixth Dates and times: Code 843-B: June 26-27 Thursday and Friday First through third, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Code 843-J: June 26-27 Thursday and Friday Fourth through sixth, 1:30 to 5 p.m.Location: Lee Richardson Zoo – Finnup Education Center 405 S. Fourth St., Garden CityYouth fee: $20Requirements: Reservation deadline May 30, 2008Includes: Crafts, educational materials, snacks, patch and videosCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 40 girls maximum per age level


Western WildernessDo you enjoy being outside and camping? Then this day camp is for you. Enjoy a week of canoeing, archery, swimming, crafts, nature trails, outdoor cooking and more. Days will be filled with a mix of planned activities and free time. Come enjoy the nature at Harvey County West Park.

Grades: Kindergarten through sixth Dates and times: Code 620 – Session 4: June 23-26 Kindergarten through second Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Code 623 – Session 4: June 23-26 Third Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. through Thursday 3:30 p.m. Code 624 – Session 4: June 23-27 Fourth through sixth Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. through Friday 11 a.m.Location: Harvey County West Park 15835 N.W. 24th St., BurrtonYouth fee: Kindergarten through second: $65 Third: $85 Fourth through sixth: $110Includes: Summer opportunity patch, food and activitiesCapacity: 150Unit Capacity: 15 girls per unit with two to four adults


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Wonders of the WorldTravel the world in a week gazing at our most treasured wonders. From North America to China to the African Plains, this will be an adventure you’ll never forget. Bring your creative spirit and we’ll see if we can bring other countries to life right before your eyes!

Grades: First through sixthDates and times: Code 844-B: July 21-25 First through third Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Code 844-J: July 21-25 Fourth through sixth Monday through Friday 1:30 to 5 p.m.Location: Lee Richardson Zoo, Finnup Education Center 405 S. Fourth St., Garden CityYouth fee: $40Requirements: Reservation deadline July 3, 2008Includes: Craft supplies, snack, drink, educational handouts, videos and patchCapacity: 10 girls minimum; 40 girls maximum per age level


Where the Sidewalk EndsBusy during the day? Try evening camp. Every girl needs to be outdoors and this program will give first-time campers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The girls have a chance to be creative, learn teamwork and build confidence while enjoying the great outdoors.

Grades: Kindergarten through secondDates and times: Code 651 – Session 5: July 7-10 Monday through Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Wichita Girl Scout Center 360 Lexington Rd., WichitaYouth fee: $45Includes: Daily snack and program, eat supper before arriving.Capacity: 100


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Old Cowtown MuseumCelebrating 50 wonderful years

The Girl Scout Living History Program at Old Cowtown Museum ~ 1958-2008

Commemorative books are available at the Wichita Girl Scout Center that detail the history of the program. The program books contain activities and recipes that can be conducted during troop meetings.

Come and join us this summer to help us celebrate 50 years at Old Cowtown Museum.

To mark the 50th anniversary we are planning special activities and treats along with a special souvenir T-shirt and patch that will be for sale at Cowtown programs.

Dear Friend: It was such a lovely day. After chores were done Mother and I walked to the crick to gather flowers to place at the dinner table. We had a very nice dinner of rabbit that Papa trapped, potatoes and carrots fresh from our garden. I am very excited about school. We just received a shipment of five new readers from a Mission Barrel and teacher will allow each of us to read from them soon. I hope I do well in front of the class.

dinner of rabbit that Papa trapped, potatoes and carrots fresh from our garden. I am very excited about school. We just received a shipment of five new readers from a Mission Barrel and teacher will allow each of us to read from them soon. I hope I do well in front of the class.

The Language of the Flowers• Whitecarnationfordevotion• Chamomileforpatience• Lilacforababy’sfirstlove• Pansyfor“thinkingofyou”• Rosesortulipsforlove• Rosemaryforremembrance• Sageforwisdom

Skip to My LouFlies in the buttermilk, shoo fly shoo,

Flies in the buttermilk, shoo fly shoo,Flies in the buttermilk, shoo fly shoo,Skip to my Lou, my darlin’.Skip, Skip, Skip to my Lou,Skip, Skip, Skip to my Lou,Skip, Skip, Skip to my Lou,

Skip to my Lou, my darlin’.

Dear Grandma: I am writing you a letter with mamma’s pen and ink; She left

them on the table here, I guess she didn’t think That I was big enough to climb in her big chair and write; But I thought I’d just ‘sprise you with a letter sweet tonight;

I know, when you have read it, the very words you’ll say—Why, bless the little

Dear Grandma:I am writing you a letter with mamma’s pen and ink; She left them on the table here, I guess she didn’t think That I was big enough to climb in her big chair and write; But I thought I’d just ‘sprise you with a letter sweet tonight;

I know, when you have read it, the very words you’ll say—Why, bless the little darling, I’ll send her a doll this day.”

Brownies ’N’ BonnetsDuring this two-day activity you will wear bonnets, make Victorian-era crafts, 1870s-style cooking and earn the Folk Arts Junior Girl Scout badge.

Grade: ThirdDates and times: Code 707-2 – Session 2: June 12 through 13 Thursday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Code 707-5 – Session 5: July 9 through 10 Wednesday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Old Cowtown Museum 1871 Sim Park Drive, Wichita Youth fee: $40Requirements: One adult to six girlsNotes: No costume requiredIncludes: Snack, craft and Folk Arts Junior Girl Scout badgeCapacity: 72 Unit Capacity: 18 girls, three adults

Adult volunteers needed Troops invited to register No tagalongs

Special NotesFor Lifestyles, Advanced Lifestyles, Sunflower Society and Pioneers, Petticoats and the Prairie sessions, unit capacity is 12 girls and two adults with an adult to girl ratio of one to six. If you have a troop or group larger than 12 girls, please indicate how you would like to divide the girls and adults into two or more units with a minimum of two adults per group.

Old Cowtown Museum CostumesMany girls and adults like to provide their own unique costume, following the museum’s guidelines for sewing and fabric choice. The patterns for costumes are available for checkout from the Wichita Girl Scout Center. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at [email protected]. Girls who find it difficult to make their own costume may rent a full costume from those available in our inventory on a first-reserved, first-served basis, but must provide their own long black socks and ankle high black shoes. There is an additional $20 fee when renting a costume. You must complete the costume rental form found in the attached registration forms and attach a separate check (or cookie credits) to the costume rental form. Adults volunteering as unit staff or teens volunteering as Museum Aides or Museum Leaders-in-Training may also request the use of a full costume by completing a costume rental form (first-reserved, first-served) basis at no charge. All participants must be in period costumes approved by the Girl Scout costume coordinator.

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Old Cowtown MuseumOld Cowtown Museum is located at 1871 Sim Park Drive in Wichita. Girl Scouts help bring Old Cowtown Museum to life as they demonstrate typical activities of girls and women in 1870s Wichita. Girls and adults participating in this unique educational opportunity are dressed in period costumes and “act” as historical characters. Information about making your own costumes will be provided in your confirmation letter.

Old Cowtown Museum

Old Cowtown Museum

Frontier FunAt Frontier Fun, girls discover living history and earn the Our Own Council’s Frontier Fun Try-It. Girl Scout staff will lead groups in activities.

Grades: Kindergarten through thirdDates and times: Code 704-3W – Session 3: June 18, Wednesday Code 704-3Th – Session 3: June 19, Thursday Code 704-4W – Session 4: June 25, Wednesday Code 704-4Th – Session 4: June 26, Thursday All session times are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Location: Old Cowtown Museum 1871 Sim Park Drive, Wichita Youth fee: $12 per girl (fee is nonrefundable)Requirements: Each girl must be accompanied by an adult. Each family member must register to participate. Pre-registration is required to attend this one-day camp; no walk-ins or additional non-paid visitors.Notes: No costume required.Additional fee: $5 per adult and sibling.Includes: “Frontier Fun” Try-It earned awardCapacity: 25 per session

Family welcome Troops invited to register Adult required

Victorian LifestylesDuring this activity, girls will make Victorian-era crafts, do needlework, play games with old-time toys, sample pioneer cooking, discover gymnastics, perform daily chores, learn etiquette and elocution (style of speaking from the 1870s) and earn the Our Own Council’s Prairie Pioneers badge.

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 701-3 – Session 3: June 17-20 Code 701-4 – Session 4: June 24–27 Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Old Cowtown Museum 1871 Sim Park Drive, Wichita, KSYouth fee: $70, $20 extra if renting a costumeRequirements: All participants must be in period costumes approved by the Girl Scout costume coordinator.Note: For troops that would like to travel, accommodations are available at Starwoods Outdoor Center in Clearwater for an additional fee. Please contact Mary Wilson at [email protected] to make arrangements.Includes: Snack, crafts and activitiesCapacity: 36Unit Capacity: 12 girls, two adults

Adult volunteers needed Troops invited to register No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

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Advanced Victorian LifestylesThis program includes an advanced time-period craft and cooking project, Victorian parlor games and social events, 1870s dancing, daily chores, etiquette and elo-cution (style of speaking from the 1870s).

Grades: Fifth through sixthDates and times: Code 702-3 – Session 3: June 17- 20 Code 702-4 – Session 4: June 24-27 Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Old Cowtown Museum 1871 Sim Park Drive, Wichita Youth fee: $70, $20 extra if renting a costumeRequirements: All participants must be in period costumes approved by the Girl Scout costume coordinator.Note: For troops that would like to travel, accommo-dations are available at Starwoods Outdoor Center in Clearwater for an additional fee. Please contact Mary Wilson at [email protected] to make arrangements.Includes: Daily snacks, crafts, activities, Girl Scouts at Old Cowtown Museum Patch and Junior Prairie Pioneers Girl Scout badge.Capacity: 36Unit Capacity: 12 girls, two adults


Pioneers, Petticoats and the PrairieThis session is designed especially for teens – both those who have never experienced the living history program at Old Cowtown Museum and those who love coming back year after year. Girls will complete an advanced period craft, make a Victorian hat and hat pin, practice dances and social graces of teenagers in early Wichita, cook on a wood burning stove and learn what it takes to become a schoolmarm in the 1870s.

Grades: Seventh through 12thDates and times: Code 705 – Session 7: July 22-25 Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Old Cowtown Museum 1871 Sim Park Drive, Wichita Youth fee: $70, $20 extra if renting a costumeRequirements: All participants must be in period costumes approved by the Girl Scout costume coordinator.Note: For troops that would like to travel, accommo-dations are available at Starwoods Outdoor Center in Clearwater for an additional fee. Please contact Mary Wilson at [email protected] to make arrangements.Includes: Daily snacks, crafts, activities, Girl Scouts at Old Cowtown Museum Patch and Women of the Frontier Interest Project patch.Capacity: 48Unit capacity: 12 girls, two adults


Sunflower SocietyGirls who participate in this activity will enjoy a Victorian birthday party and luncheon, Victorian craft, 1870s-style cooking and a Victorian tea.

Grade: Sixth Dates and times: Code 706 – Session 6: July 15-18 Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Old Cowtown Museum 1871 Sim Park Drive, Wichita Youth fee: $70, $20 extra if renting a costumeRequirements: All participants must be in period costumes approved by the Girl Scout costume coordinator.Note: For troops that would like to travel, accommo-dations are available at Starwoods Outdoor Center in Clearwater for an additional fee. Please contact Mary Wilson at [email protected] to make arrangements.Includes: Daily snack, crafts, activities and Girl Scouts at Old Cowtown Museum PatchCapacity: 48Unit capacity: 12 girls, two adults


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Old Cowtown Museum

Animal CrackersThe Lily’s Pad and Science and Nature Center unit houses at Starwoods Outdoor Center are the coolest places to be this summer. There girls will learn how to care for and feed more than 40 critters that call the nature center home. Girls will learn about habitats and pond ecology and construct bird feeders for the site. Crafts and more summer fun is planned along with a twilight pedal boat ride and swim before lights out.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates and times: Code 220 – Session 5: July 7-10 Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to Thursday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterYouth fee: $100Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks, crafts, activities, Wednesday supper and Thursday breakfastCapacity: 24

Staff provided (no adult required) No tagalongs Buses Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Girls OnlyYou can register for what you like or

want to do with or without your

troop! No troop adults attend. Your

session will be led by a team of

really cool summer, seasonal paid staff

who know a lot about the site and the

session theme. Whether it’s discover-

ing and visiting new places, traversing

across a climbing wall, sleeping in a

tipi or covered wagon, doing unique

crafts, sewing or trying out a new

sport—Girl’s Only has it all!

Art Around the WorldInterested in learning about different art and cultures from around the world? Then you won’t want to miss this program where you’ll make a variety of art with a personal touch, including a Russian Faberge Egg, Japanese taiko drum, Brazilian headdress and more.

Grades: Fourth through eighthDates and times: Code 210 – Session 3: June 16 Monday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $40Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snack, crafts and activitiesCapacity: 25

Staff provided (no adult required) No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

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Bunkhouse BuddiesGirls: Spending time with your special friend is easy this summer. All you have to do is get with your buddy and register online to attend this camp together where you’ll sleep one night at a cowboy bunkhouse and spend a day at Starwoods Outdoor Center. Parents are welcome to come down to the bunkhouse between 6 to 6:30 p.m. to meet camp counselors and help their camper settle into her bunk. Get ready for lots of fun and activities that include crafts, hikes and a visit to Starwoods’ Science & Nature Center.

Grade: SecondDates and times: Code 223-2 – Session 2: June 12-13 Thursday 6 p.m. to Friday 6 p.m. Code 223-4 – Session 4: June 26-27 Thursday 6 p.m. to Friday 6 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $45Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks, breakfast, lunch, make-and-take craft and activitiesCapacity: 18

Staff provided (no adult required) Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Chisholm Trail AdventureTravel back in time to explore life on the Chisholm Trail. Stay one night in covered wagons and another night in tipis. Dutch oven cooking along with a traditional chuck wagon meal will be the way of life for girls in this camp. Other adventures include canoeing, swimming and a prairie craft to take home.

Grades: Fifth through eighthDates and times: Code 245-1 – Session 1: June 2-6 Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to Friday noon Code 245-3 – Session 3: June 16-20 Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $110Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks, crafts, activities, two suppers, two breakfasts and two lunches.Capacity: 40


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Crafty CreationsGirls who can’t get enough arts and crafts should reserve their spot now in Crafty Creations. This day will be packed full of art and craft projects girls can take home. If a girl is a little “craft challenged,” no problem! Staff will help bring out the “craftiness” in her.

Grades: First through third, fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 320-B – Session 1: June 5 First through third, Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Code 320-J – Session 1: June 6 Fourth through sixth, Friday 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Location: Wichita Girl Scout Center 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, KSYouth fee: $30Includes: Summer opportunity patch, activities and snack.Capacity: 60

Staff provided (no adult required) Troops invited to register No tagalongs Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Culinary CookingJuly may be hot, but it will be cool in the kitchen at Starwoods Outdoor Center’s Spring Creek Inn. Appetizers, entrees and desserts will be the theme. You will spend three days cooking and eating!

Grades: Sixth through eighthDates and times: Code 310 – Session 6: July 14-16 Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterYouth fee: $90Includes: Summer opportunity patch, crafts and activitiesCapacity: 20


Girls Only

Clay CreationsDiscover your inner artist during this creative night at the Craft Barn at Starwoods Outdoor Center. In addition to pouring slip into ceramic molds, partici-pants will learn how to load and fire the kiln, paint fired pieces and fashion one-of-a-kind creations from clay.

Grades: Fourth through fifth Sixth through eighthDates and times: Code 243-J – Session 5: July 7-8 Fourth through fifth Monday 6 p.m. to Tuesday 6 p.m. Code 243-C – Session 5: July 9-10 Sixth through eighth Wednesday 6 p.m. to Thursday 6 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $55Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snack, activities, breakfast and lunchCapacity: 20


Fun with FlightGirl Scout Airlines is now boarding for all flights, and we need Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts pilots to get the planes off the ground. This is your chance to “fly” the computer simulators in our very own aviation lab, build and fly kites and learn the science behind why planes fly. Predicting the weather will be very impor-tant to planning your flight plan. For each of these flights bring a sack lunch; in-flight snacks and beverages will be served daily.

Grades: Kindergarten through firstDates and times: Code 225 – Session 5: July 7-9 Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $45Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks and activitiesCapacity: 22


Girls Can Fish, Too!Spend the day at Camp Four Winds learning about the basics of fishing. Girls will have a chance to catch a fish, try “Brownie Bows” and work on a craft while enjoying the great outdoors. Girls will leave from the Wichita Girl Scout Center to be transported to Camp Four Winds and return back to the Wichita Girl Scout Center.Grades: First through third Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 400-B – Session 1: June 3 First through third, Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Code 400-J – Session 1: June 4 Fourth through sixth, Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Location: Bus Stop: Wichita Girl Scout Office 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Destination: Camp Four Winds 9236 Quivera Rd., LeonYouth fee: $35Includes: Summer opportunity patch, transportation, activities and snack.Capacity: 60

Troops invited to register Staff provided (no adult required) No tagalongs Buses Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

G.O. 1 (Get Outdoors)Learn to build a fire, tie knots, cook out and more. Sleep in the bunkhouse one night, hike along the Chisholm Trail, drop a fishing line, swim, dip candles and create crafts with denim, bandanas and beads. Cook out Thursday supper using Dutch ovens and make flapjacks over an open fire for breakfast.

Grades: Third through fourthDates and times: Code 922-1 – Session 1: June 2-6 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noon Code 922-2 – Session 2: June 9-13 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $95Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks, crafts and activities. Thursday supper and Fridaybreakfast.Capacity: 18


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Grades: Fourth through 12thDates and times: Code 925-1 – Session 1: June 2-6 Code 925-2 – Session 2: June 9-13 Code 925-3 – Session 3: June 16-20 Code 925-4 – Session 4: June 23-27 Code 925-5 – Session 5: July 7-11 Code 925-6 – Session 6: July 14-18 All sessions are Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.Location: Singletree Stables 2100 E. 45th St. North, Wichita Youth fee: $170Requirements: Jeans and boots with one-inch heelCapacity: 10

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Got Sails?Enjoy four nights and five days of camping and being on the lake. This camp is packed full of water fun – canoeing, kayaking, sailing and swimming! If you don’t know much about boating, don’t worry. By the end of the week, you will be soloing in the middle of the lake.

Grades: Seventh through 12thDates and times: Code 306 – Session 5: July 6-11 Sunday 7 p.m. to Friday 6 p.m.Location: Loga Vista Girl Scout Camp Wellington Lake, WellingtonYouth fee: $165Requirements: Comfortable in the water Includes: Water activities, crafts, meals and summer patchCapacity: 24


Horses of CourseSlip into a pair of your favorite jeans and boots and come out to Singletree Stables to ride horses. Spend two hours each morning on horseback as you experi-ence western and/or English-style riding. You will be coached and assigned a horse suitable for your skill level. Only safe and dependable horses are used for lessons and helmets are provided. Qualified instructors will be present at all times to assist you in gaining or improving your skills in horsemanship.

Girls Only

G.O. 2 (Get Outdoors)The outdoors rock! Sleep in a tent, hike using a compass and enjoy nature. All of this is part of advancing your outdoor skills while learning new outdoor tricks.

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 923 – Session 4: June 23-27 Monday through Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $105Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks, crafts and activities. Wednesday supper, Thursday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Friday breakfast.Capacity: 24


Root Beer, Rockets and Roller CoastersOnly one camp teaches girls how to brew root beer, build and launch rockets and design and create working roller coasters, and this is it! Of course, you will also get to swim at the lake, make crafts, cook out and sleep over at Spring Creek Inn.

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 258 – Session 2: June 9-13 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $100Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snacks, crafts and activities. Thursday supper and Friday breakfast.Capacity: 22


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Scent-SationalEnjoy the comfort of Spring Creek Inn for a one-day workshop to learn how to make your own designer soaps, bath salts, lip gloss and candles.

Grades: Second through third Fourth through fifthDates and times: Code 238-M – Session 1: June 2 Second through third, Monday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Code 238-T – Session 1: June 3 Fourth through fifth, Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $55Includes: Summer opportunity patch, snack, craft and activitiesCapacity: 30


Roughing It – Not!Sleep over one night at Spring Creek Inn and spend the next day learning how to cook out using various techniques and recipes from the “Roughing It Easy” book by Dian Thomas. Girls will also have a twilight swim in the lake Thursday night, campfire, view the stars through telescopes and do crafts.Grades: Third through fourthDates and times: Code 236-3 – Session 3: June 19-20 Thursday 7 p.m. to Friday 6 p.m. Code 236-6 – Session 6: July 17-18 Thursday 7 p.m. to Friday 6 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $65Includes: Summer opportunity patch, crafts, activities, and Thursday late night snack, Friday breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.Capacity: 22


Sew WhatAll it takes is two days at Starwoods Outdoor Center’s Craft Barn for girls to become skilled at using a sewing machine to make some really cool stuff to take home.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates and times: Code 239 – Session 6: July 14-15 Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $50Includes: Summer opportunity patch, snack, fabric for sewing projectsCapacity: 14


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Sew GlamDuring this one-day event, you will learn sewing techniques that will benefit your wardrobe! Unleash creativity on existing pieces of clothing to turn the ordinary into new and glamorous. These activities are from the Sew Glam Interest Project.

Grades: Sixth through eighthDates and times: Code 261 – Session 6: July 16-17 Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $50Includes: Summer opportunity patch, snack, fabric for sewing projectsCapacity: 14


Soccer CampThis program is designed for girls who are interested in learning soccer as a team sport. Along with AYSO staff and volunteers, girls will kick their way to sports fun. The activities are divided into two skill levels. Level 1 is designed for the beginner who wants to learn basic soccer skills. Level 2 is for girls with previous soccer experience (please specify skill level on girl registra-tion form). This is a four-evening camp with organized games on the final night.

Grades: Kindergarten through sixthDates and times: Code 905 – Session 2: June 9-12 Level 1, Monday through Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Code 906 – Session 2: June 9-12 Level 2, Monday through Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Location: AYSO soccer fields 17th and Ridge Road, Wichita Youth fee: $45Requirements: Participants must provide own transportation and water bottle. Notes: Weather permitting, camp will be cancelled if there is bad weather.

Includes: Soccer ball, soccer camp T-shirt, sports patch, soccer manual, team photo, shin guards and soccer socks.Capacity: Unlimited


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Splash ZoneLily’s Pad is your home for this adventure that includes an indoor slumber party on Thursday night. Bring your swimsuit, towel and beach shoes because every day you will be doing something with or in water – splash parties, swimming at the lake, canoeing, watercolor art, tie-dyeing and more. Activities will be adapted for uncooperative weather.

Grades: Third through fourthDates and times: Code 230-4 – Session 4: June 23-27 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noon Code 230-5 – Session 5: July 7-11 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: $105Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snack, crafts, activities, Thursday supper and Friday breakfast.Capacity: 20


Sports SpectacularSomething different is offered every day at the Sports Spectacular. Activities include climbing a traversing wall, mountain biking, canoeing and zany sports. Girls in the fourth through sixth grades will take a night “flight” in the aviation lab, take part in telescope viewing and stay over on Thursday in the platform tents. A cookout for Thursday supper and Friday breakfast will end this week of adventure.

Grades: Kindergarten through third Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 259-2 – Session 2: June 9-12 Kindergarten through third Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Code 259-3 – Session 3: June 16-20 Fourth through sixth Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Youth fee: Kindergarten through third $85 Fourth through sixth $100Includes: Summer opportunity patch, crafts, daily snack and activities. Thursday supper and Friday breakfast included for girls staying Thursday night.Capacity: 18 girls


TennisTennis camp is geared for girls of all ages from beginners to experienced players who want to learn more about the game at one of Wichita’s premier indoor tennis facilities. Girls will learn tennis fundamentals as well as the proper strokes. Riverside tennis professionals will work one-on-one with girls to give them the best experience with one of today’s leading sports!

Grades: First through third Fourth through sixthDates and times: Code 927-B – Session 6: July 14-17 First through third Monday through Thursday 1 to 2 p.m. Code 927-J – Session 6: July 14-17 Fourth through sixth Monday through Thursday 2 to 3 p.m. Location: Riverside Tennis Center 551 Nims, Wichita Youth fee: $35Capacity: 15 minimum, 30 maximum

Staff provided (no adult required) Troops invited to register Individual participation (girls may register individually for this event)

Take FlightStarwoods Science and Nature Center will be your aviation base for adventure. You will “fly” the computer simulators, build and fly kites, learn how to marshal taxiing aircraft, predict weather and lots of other fun activities to learn the science behind how planes fly. Wednesday and Thursday you will need to bring a sack lunch; in-flight snack and beverage served daily. You will “fly-around-the-world” during the overnight at the Science Center and prepare an “in-flight” meal at the kitchen Thursday night and Friday morning.

Grades: Second through fifthDates and times: Code 226 – Session 5: July 9-11 Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday noonLocation: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd West, Clearwater, KSYouth fee: $65Includes: Summer opportunity patch, daily snack, craft, activities, Thursday supper and Friday breakfast.Capacity: 20


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Family Fun

Family FunSummer events especially for Girl

Scouts and their families to register

and enjoy together.

Camping With My GuySleep in a tipi, covered wagon, platform tent, bunk-house or your own tent with dad. Do a craft with your guy, “fly” airplane simulators, take a twilight pedal boat ride and swim, play glow-in-the-dark golf late at night, go on a night hike, make a campfire and eat s’mores, French toast and sausage for breakfast.

Grades: Third through ninthDates and times: Code 902 – Session 5: July 11-12 Friday arrive at 7 p.m.; Saturday depart at 9 a.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Family fee: $40 Requirements: Accompanying adult must be age 21 or older.Notes: Tents available to rent for $5 each; e-mail request to [email protected]: Me and My Guy patch, craft, sports (climbing wall and air golf), campfire, s’mores and breakfast.Capacity: 60 girls and their guys


Family CampoutFun for the whole family. There will be fishing (bring your own bait and tackle), zany sports, “flying” airplane simulators, riding bicycles, hiking, crafts, pedal boats and more excitement than you can imagine. A picnic lunch will be provided. Saturday night participants will enjoy supper at the lodge followed by evening activities, including a campfire and s’mores. Depart Sunday morning after breakfast.

Grades: Kindergarten through 12th Dates and times: Code 216 – Session 3: June 20-22 Friday arrive at 7 p.m.; Sunday depart at 10 a.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Family fee: $100 Requirements: Each family member must register.Notes: E-mail family sleeping area request to [email protected]: Family Fun Day patch, snacks, crafts, picnic lunch, supper, breakfast and activities.Capacity: Fourteen families in unit housing for overnight. One family per tipi (maximum 10 people). Bunkhouses sleep eight and 10. Six covered wagons sleep four each. Four platform tents sleep six each. Participants may bring their own tents or RV (no hookups).

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Family Tent CampingGo camping with your family without the work! Come and enjoy a day packed full of summer activities: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, crafts and an evening campfire with s’mores. All activities are weather permitting. You can bring your own tent or check one out from us and enjoy the weekend with your family.

Grades: Kindergarten through 12th Dates and times: Code 156: June 13-15 Friday arrive between 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday depart at 10:30 a.m.Location: Four Winds Girl Scout Camp 9236 S.E. Quivira Road, Leon Family fee: $100 Requirements: Each family member must register.Notes: Tents available to rent for $5 each; e-mail request to [email protected]: Saturday breakfast, lunch, supper and snack, activities and Sunday light breakfast.Capacity: 30 families

Father/Daughter Campout at Scott LakeGirls: Bring your dads, uncles, grandpas, etc. (no moms, please) and enjoy a great weekend of canoeing, paddleboats, fishing, hiking, camp fires and great company.

Grades: First through 12th grade Girl Scouts and their dadsDates and times: Code 814: June 27-29, 2008 Friday arrive at 6 p.m. at Scott Lake entrance; Sunday depart at 12 p.m.Location: Scott Lake, North of Scott CityYouth fee: $35 per Girl ScoutAdult fee: $35 for dads (if no dad – uncle, grandpa may attend)Requirements: An accompanying adult must be age 21 or older. Must bring your own tent, fishing gear, sleeping bags. Dads must have a fishing license in order to fish for the weekend.Includes: Campsite fee, vehicle fee, canoeing or paddleboat fee, food and patchCapacity: Six girl/dad pairs minimum (total of 12 individuals); 25 girl/dad pairs maximum (total of 50 individuals)


Mom & Me SUPER SleepoverStay up until midnight at Starwoods Outdoor Center! Bring your sleeping bag, air mattress, pillow and stuffed animal for a special night at the lodge. The evening will start out with games and a craft and then it’s off for a twilight hike, campfire and s’mores. Girls and moms will have a dance party and watch a movie before lights out. A light breakfast will be served on Saturday before everyone departs.

Grade: Second Dates and times: Code 242 – Session 1: June 6-7 Friday arrive at 7 p.m., Saturday depart at 9 a.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd West, Clearwater, KSFamily fee: $40 Requirements: Female adult family member must be at least 21 years old.Includes: Mom and Me patch, craft, s’mores activities and light breakfast.Capacity: 60 girl/adult pairs

Adult required No tagalongs

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Tour Camp Wah-Shah-She on May 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

While you acquaint yourself with the beautiful surroundings, meet other

Girl Scout families and friends.

Meet the camp director and staff, and receive a free camp physical.

If directions are needed, contact the Bartlesville Girl Scout Program Center

at 800-457-4475.

Camp Wah-Shah-She Open House

Group Camping: Core Camp/Family CampLEADERS: Want to take your troop to camp without the responsibility of planning, organizing or leading activities? Core Camp at Camp Wah-Shah-She gives you chance to do just that! Girl Scout FAMILIES are also invited to take part in Family Camp and spend a few days enjoying all that Camp Wah-Shah-She has to offer. At both Core Camp and Family Camp, partici-pants can sign up for swimming, boating, archery, fish-ing, service projects, arts and crafts, low ropes course, hikes, bb’s/rifles and other activities that will be supervised by experienced staff.

Girls and adults will sleep in platform tents, at the lodge or set up their own tents in a primitive area. Each tent has four cots with mattresses, wooden floors, plus canvas roofs and walls. They are similar to cabins but cooler! Each tent unit has electricity and latrines, and a central shower house is available nearby. (The tent units are closer to activity areas and the dining hall.) The lodge has bunks with mattresses, modern conve-niences and is air-conditioned. Please indicate choice of lodging on the registration form. Meals are provided in the dining hall for those who want to take it easy, or individuals can bring their own food and cook out some or all of their own meals. Please indicate choice of meals on the registration form.

Grades: Fourth through 12th Dates and times: June 6-8 Check in: Friday 3 p.m. Check out: Sunday 9 to 10 a.m.Youth fee:$12 per child $5 per person per meal$3 per person per night (for lodge accommodations) $1 per person per night (for tent unit or primitive accommodations)

Adult fee: ADULTS free of charge for site and program fee$5 per person per meal$3 per person per night (for lodge accommodations) $1 per person per night (for tent unit or primitive accommodationsIncludes: Use of facility, staff, snacks and patch.Capacity: 40 for Family Camp; 100 for Core Camp

Troops invited to register Family welcome

A SmidgenA little bit of everything is what girls will do during this camp. Try out the low elements ropes course, bask in the sun at the pool, go boating at the lake, cook out over a campfire, try archery, play wild games and more. Girls help plan most of what they’ll do as they explore camp with this sampler session. There is even the possibility of earning an Outdoor Surroundings badge.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session A: June 8-14, Sunday through Saturday Session B: June 15-21, Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6-12, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $185 Capacity: 10

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Open to all girls who are in the fourth through 12th grades as of March 2008. Girls have the opportunity to pick and choose activities based on their needs and interests. At resident camp, girls will live in a unit with a group of 10 to 24 campers and share a living space with four to six girls depending upon their age and the program they choose. Resident camp is not a troop activity, it is a summer opportunity for girls to make new friends. Therefore, we assign no more than two girls from the same troop to the same hut or tent. Send registration directly to Bluestem Council. See 2008 Girl Reservation Form for Wah-Shah-She information.

Action Packed Excitement, challenge, action! Girl Scouts who love high places, tight spaces and wide open spaces can have it all as they complete a high elements ropes course and go spelunking, horseback riding (a trail ride) and rappelling. Be extreme!

Grades: Sixth through 11thDates: Session E: July 6-12, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $325 Requirements: Good physical condition, long pants and boots/shoes with half-inch heels, comfort in enclosed spaces. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.Capacity: 10

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Badge R’sThe Badge R’s camp will challenge the Girl Scout in everyone. Master your canoeing, camping and horse-back riding skills. Try your hand at archery, boating, riding on three trail rides, swimming, hiking, camping and more. Girls can also work toward their Outdoor Fun, Swimming, Horse Rider, Water Fun, Small Craft and Wildlife badges as well as the Bow and Arrow, Camp Wah-Shah-She and Outdoor Skills Level patches.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session B: June 15-21, Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6-12, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $275 Requirements: Long pants and boots/shoes with half-inch heels.Capacity: 12

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Beach Bummin’ The beach is the destination for Girl Scouts who want to try their hand at rowing, canoeing, sailing or sailboarding. Sleep on the beach one night under the stars to the lull of the waves lapping the shore and work on the Water Sports Interest Project Patch. The camp also includes snorkeling and a day at Big Splash Water Park in Tulsa.

Grades: Fifth through eighth Dates: Session B: June 15-21, Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6-12, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $225 Requirements: Comfort with water and ability to swim various strokesCapacity: 10

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Bubble UpA tropical paradise awaits Girl Scouts who participate in this camp. Create your own volcano, dance at your luau by the poolside, make grass skirts and spend part of a day at Jenk’s Aquarium. Eat breakfast in the pool or in a boat and take a polar bear dip. Do all this and more at the Bubble Up camp.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session A: June 8-14, Sunday through Saturday Session C: June 22-28, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $225 Requirements: Comfort in waterCapacity: 12

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Builder’s Bunch Investigate, explore, invent. Girl Scouts who are inter-ested in the possibility of building a bridge, making a model of camp, creating a music maker, cooking food with just the sun and moving something magnetically won’t want to miss this program.

Grades: Fifth through ninthDates: Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $160 Capacity: 24

Bump in the NightStay up late one night to take a walk on the dark side to swim and play games under the moonlight. Make things that fly, find constellations and learn their stories. See themoon through camp’s high-powered telescope. Find out what goes bump in the night.

Grades: Fourth through ninthDates: Session B: June 18-21 Wednesday through SaturdayYouth fee: $120 Capacity: 12

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Burrs, Bits & BedbugsGiddy up and go! Girls will learn to groom and saddle their horses for many great rides. The week is sure to rustle up a lot of fun as girls earn the Horse Fan and Horse Rider badges. Explore skills of pioneer life and enjoy the other camp activities. For the beginner or intermediate rider.

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates: Session A: June 8-14, Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6-12, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $325 Requirements: Long pants and boots/shoes with half-inch heels.Capacity: 10

Charlotte’s Web Nighttime is the best time for Girl Scouts to explore and have fun. Swim and play games by moonlight. Venture into town to see what goes on in the still of the night. Sleep under the stars. Find constellations and learn their stories. See the moon craters through camp’s high-powered telescope. Some nights girls will actually try to stay up all night and sleep in the lodge by day.

Grades: Fifth through seventhDates: Session A: June 8-14, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $200Capacity: 20

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Couch Potatoes This is a session planned entirely by you. Hang out, sail, canoe, lead games with younger campers, shoot archery, challenge each other on the ropes course or the rifles – it’s up to you! Your camp, your time, your space.

Grades: Seventh through 11thDates: Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $120 Capacity: 12

Diagon AlleyJoin Professor Snape from the “Harry Potter” book series to create magical potions and disappearing ink. Eat chocolate frogs, slay a dragon and play the fictional sport of Quidditch. Enter a world of mystical explora-tions and magical creations. Don’t miss it.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session C: June 22-28 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $190 Capacity: 20

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Forensic Fever Travel to a city crime lab to explore DNA, find out how to fingerprint and investigate other pathological won-ders. Learn how to process a crime scene, use methods of reasoning and solve various mysteries. Spend some time on our rifle range learning about basic gun safety and ballistics. You’ll be doin’ time finding the missing link while serving as a WSS PI.

Grades: Sixth through 11thDates: Session C: June 22-28 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $275 Capacity: 12

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Freak Factor Ready to conquer some of your wildest fears? Girls who attend this camp can indulge in some totally gross experiments, create nerve-wracking adventures, touch nasty, slimy, disgusting objects, taste things people normally wouldn’t dream of putting in their mouths and awaken all of their senses.

Grades: Fifth through eighthDates: Session A: June 8-14 Sunday through Saturday Session C: June 22-28 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $190 Capacity: 12

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Flip and DipAhoy, mates! Try out the camp’s kayaks. Attempt an Eskimo Roll and cruise the lake. Run the rigging on one of camp’s sailboats and/or sailboards. Say hello to others with the Canoer’s Salute. Work on small craft-related badges and interest project patches.

Grades: Fifth through eighthDates: Session A: June 8-14 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $185 Requirements: Good physical condition, comfort in water, ability to swim various strokesCapacity: 10

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Get GakkedFling your very own gak yak, compete in Nickelodeon-style challenges and make erupting color bubbles. Instead of a waterslide, have a slime slide! Get gas out of a can of pop, find out the fastest way to dissolve candy and learn magic writing.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session D: July 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $130 Capacity: 12

Giddy UpNot sure if you like horses enough to spend a whole week with one? Learn about your furry friend and enjoy a couple trail rides as you giddy up and go. You’ll have time for other camp fun, too.

Grade: FourthDates: Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $175 Requirements: Long pants and boots/shoes with half inch heelsCapacity: 10

Glam and GlitterFeel like a princess, look like a princess, dress like a princess. Bring your dress-up clothes, shoes, jewelry, gloves and hats, as you prepare for the fashion show of the summer. Girls will stay in the lodge where they will sleep late, do their nails and hair, perform facials and dress up every day to live like princesses. There will also be special showings of the “Princess Diaries” and “Princess Diaries II: Royal Engagement” to top off the girls’ experience of becoming royalty during this spectacular session of fantasy and fun.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $130 Capacity: 24

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Globe TrottingGood day, mates! Pack your suitcase for a week of world fun as you travel the globe with Pete and Re-Pete. Destinations include Mexico, Africa, China and Australia. Play your dijeridoo, wear your sari, eat egg drop soup and break a piñata. Hasta la vista!

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates: Session A: June 8-14 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $200 Capacity: 12

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Mississippi Muddin’Bring your overalls and return to the lazy days of summer with ole’ Huck Finn. Build a raft, drop a fishing line, swing on a rope and play a prank. Explore camp for any lost caves, take a picnic, bob for apples and create a mud pie. All this and more.

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates: Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $120Capacity: 12

Pampered Camper Fashionably fun and fabulously fancy. Girls will learn the latest hairstyles tips, what colors look best on them and all about fashion as they work on earning the Being My Best, Stress Less and Looking Your Best related earned recognitions. Girls can also expect to get creative with their cooking, make animals out of food and learn which fork and spoon to use at a fancy meal. Everyone will go out in style after spending a week in the lodge being a pampered camper.

Grades: Fifth through eighthDates: Session C: June 22-28 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $215 Capacity: 20

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Picture PerfectLearn all about a camera as you take nature, landscape and action shots. Be a shutter bug as you learn to develop your own film, too. Create a story using your pictures as illustrations for your very own children’s book. Earn the Junior Camera Shots badge while you try other camp activities during your stay.

Grades: Fourth through fifthDates: Session C: June 22-25 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $140 Capacity: 12

Pioneers and PathfindersSleep in a covered wagon, bake bread in a Dutch oven, make butter and learn about wild native plants that can be used in cooking. Dip candles, make rag dolls and read a story by the light of the fire. You can also cook over a fire to make pies from scratch or your very own soap.

Grades: Fourth through seventhDates: Session B: June 15-21, Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $190 Capacity: 10

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Ridin’ High This is a time for Girl Scouts to take it easy while they’re ridin’ high in the saddle for some trail-riding action. There might even be opportunities to test out English riding, too. The rest of the time is yours to plan. Hang out, canoe, shoot archery or bb guns, play cards – the camp is yours.

Grades: Fifth through eighthDates: Session B: June 15-18 Sunday through Wednesday Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through WednesdayYouth fee: $175 Requirements: Long pants and boots/shoes with half-inch heelsCapacity: 12

Saddle UpHorse around with a new four-legged friend while you learn the beginner basics of riding, such as how to saddle and groom a horse. After daily trail rides, girls will have time for regular camp activities such as swim-ming, boating and other fun that they help plan.

Grade: FourthDates: Session B: June 15-21 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $325 Requirements: Long pants and boots/shoes with half-inch heelsCapacity: 12

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Shiver Me TimbersYo ho, yo ho, it’s a pirate’s life for you. Run the rigging and set sail. Explore aquatic life, tie a fisherman’s knot and solve clues to find hidden treasures. On your quest for treasure perfect your map-reading skills as you explore the backcountry of camp. Set up your own orienteering course, use tricky trail signs and play compass games. For more adventure try geocaching and letter boxing. Don’t forget to Never Eat Sour Watermelon – arrrgh!

Grades: Fourth through seventhDates: Session A: June 8-14 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $200Capacity: 10

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ShowtimeCamp Wah-Shah-She is looking for Girl Scouts who would like to make their performance debut in the camp’s very own production. Design your own set, show off your own costume creations, sing, dance and give us a great performance. Possibly plug your performance into a video. All this plus a trip to Discoveryland to see a live performance with a chuckwagon dinner and backstage tour. The spotlight is on you! Work on multiple badges or interest project patches.

Grades: Fourth through seventhDates: Session C: June 22-28 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $235 Capacity: 10

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Treasure TrekIf you’re an “Indiana Jones” fan, you’ll love this action-packed session! Try your hand with a map and compass on your quest for hidden treasure. Race through obstacle courses and practice target sports like bb guns and archery. Create things with rope, leather and try deciphering for clues. All this and more!

Grades: Fourth through seventhDates: Session B: June 15-21 Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6- 12 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $190 Capacity: 12

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Water WhackedCheck out life under the sea! Get wet all over when you’re swimming, boating, creek stomping and learning about water safety, too. Create your own water slide and work on your water-related badges. It’s cool for you when you’re at the pool!

Grade: FourthDates: Session A: June 8-11 Sunday through Wednesday Session C: June 25-28 Sunday through Wednesday Session D: June 29-July 2 Sunday through Wednesday Youth fee: $120 Requirements: Comfort in waterCapacity: 12

Wet and WildSlip and slide into our junior Olympic-size pool, have a water carnival, play water games and go creek stomping. Take polar bear swims, moonlight dips, have a float-ing meal or splish and splash at Little Man Falls. From rowing races across Lake Higo to flippin’ a canoe, this is sure to be a boat bingin’ best time. This session is absolutely splashing!

Grades: Fourth through sixthDates: Session C: June 22-28 Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6-12 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $185 Capacity: 24

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Wonka Willies Give candy-maker Willie Wonka a run for his money as you create your own edibles and inventions. Make chocolate suckers, foaming candy, special dog treats or turn vegetables into flowers. Explore how to change colors in things, create certain smells or make objects gravitate. Visit a research center and lab to learn about other inventions. All this and more as you work on multiple interest project patch requirements.

Grades: Fifth through eighthDates: Session B: June 15-21 Sunday through Saturday Session E: July 6-12 Sunday through SaturdayYouth fee: $200 Capacity: 12

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Counselor-In-Training (CIT)A counselor-in-training (CIT) is a Senior Girl Scout who participates in a successful leadership program directed toward her future in camp counseling, teaching or other human resources fields. Camp Wah-Shah-She is proud to offer this program and looks forward to working with experienced campers. Based upon the resources of GSUSA, the Leadership Project is completed over a two summer period. It offers experience in staff responsibilities, pro-gram goals, contemporary issues, leadership styles, child development, group dynamics and conflict resolution. This experience is expanded upon during the second summer through skill specialization, safety practices and actu-ally leading activities. The CIT II project features specialized training in rowing, canoeing, sailing, low ropes course, small craft safety, pool safety and archery for assistant instructor certification. Along the way there will be lots of camp memories, laughs, beautiful campfires, and lifelong friendships. As further progression, CITs who success-fully complete the program may apply to work at the camp as an apprentice counselor.

Grades: CIT I: Eighth through 12th CIT II: Ninth through 12thDate: Session A-C: June 8-28Fee: CIT I or II: $350 for full course (all three weeks) $25 per weekend if staying at camp: June 14-15, June 21-22Prerequisites: Program Aide Training, Camp Aide Training or special permission. Campers must submit a camp registration form, followed later by a completed CIT application and three references from adults who are not relatives.

Apprentice Counselor PositionsA girl who has completed either her CIT I or CIT II leadership project and is 16 years of age or older may apply for a paid position as an apprentice counselor. A person in this position supervises campers and assists in the implementation of camp program. This may include taking campers hiking, boating, swimming, horseback riding, shooting archery, creek stomping and other typical camp activities. It may also include off-site touring units. Employment is contingent upon skills, readiness, council camp hiring practices, camp needs and state laws.

Application: Contact BGSPC to request an application packet.

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Leadership ProjectsLeadership Projects are designed

to help girls improve personal

leadership skills and teach them

about child development. Through

various projects participants will

learn leadership basics, camp program

delivery and camp operations. These

opportunities can lead to and provide

employment as camp staff and

potential college scholarships.Send registration directly to Bluestem Council. See 2008 Girl Reservation Form for Wah-Shah-She information.

Summer Program adult and teen training for Four Winds, Harvey County West Park, Loga Vista, Wichita Girl Scout Office and Starwoods Outdoor Center

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Adult TrainingAll adults working at day camp are required to complete Day Camp Outdoor Leadership and Day Camp Site Orientation. Please check dates below.

How to register: Register online at www.kansasgirlscouts.org or fill out an Adult Training Reservation Card located in the Training Guide to deliver or mail to Volunteer Services Manager, Wichita Girl Scout Office, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, Kan. 67218

Day Camp Outdoor Leadership for Adults (for all camps)Dates and times: Code OD-03: February 26, Tuesday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Code OD-04: May 16, Friday, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Code OD-05: May 17, Saturday, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterFee: $7Capacity: 25

Outdoor Skills CertificationRecommended for individuals who are proficient in the outdoors and wish to “quiz out” of Day Camp Outdoor Leadership and Level II Outdoor Leadership. You will be asked to demonstrate skills and to complete a Home Study packet.Dates and times: Code S-01: May 1, Saturday, 2 to 5:30 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterFee: $8Capacity: 25

Teen TrainingAll program aides (seventh through ninth grades) working at day camp are required to take Basic and Troop Program Aide Day Camp Site Orientation and Teen Outdoor Skills unless already completed. Please check below for dates.

How to register: Register online at www.kansasgirlscouts.org or fill out a Council Event Reservation Form in the 2007 Activity Guide to deliver or mail to Wichita Girl Scout Office, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, Kan. 67218

Teen Outdoor Skill Training (for all camps)Dates and times: Code 947 – Level I: March 11, Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m. Code 948 – Level II: April 3, Thursday 6 to 9 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterFee: $7Capacity: 30

Museum Aide Training for CowtownDates and times: Code 760: June 6, Friday 9 a.m. to noonGrade: Seventh through 12th

Location: Old Cowtown Museum, Turnverin Hall 1871 Sim Park Drive, WichitaCapacity: 45Requirement for new Museum Aides: Museum Aides are selected from girls who have completed Basic and Troop Program Aide Training and participated in a previous summer session. Experienced Museum Aides do not need to attend.Dress fittings in Kirby House: June 6, Friday 9 a.m. to noon

Museum Leader-In-Training for Cowtown (Museum LIT)Date and time: Code 765: To be determinedGrade: Ninth through 12th

Location: Old Cowtown Museum, Turnverin Hall 1871 Sim Park Drive, WichitaCapacity: 10Requirements: Completion of ninth grade, Peer Leadership and at least one summer’s experience as a Museum Aide. Dress fittings in Kirby House: June 6, Friday 9 a.m. to noon

Site Orientation Site Orientation helps ensure girls will have a safe summer at camp.

Register online: (Girls and adults) www.kansasgirlscouts.org. Additional ways to register: (Adults) – Fill out an Adult Training Reservation Card located in the Training Guide to deliver or mail to Volunteer Services Manager, Wichita Girl Scout Office, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, Kan. 67218(Girls) – Fill out a Council Event Reservation Form in the 2007 Activity Guide to deliver or mail to Wichita Girl Scout Office, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, Kan. 67218

Flip Flop

Girls and adultsDate and time: Code SO-LV: June 7, Saturday Program Aide/Camp Skills Leader 10 a.m. to noon Adult 1 to 3 p.m.Location: Loga Vista, Wellington Lake

Western Wilderness Girls and adultsDate and time: Code SO-HV: June 5, Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program Aide, Camp Skills Leader and AdultsLocation: Harvey County West Park, Shelter 15835 NW 24th St., Burrton

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Where the Sidewalk Ends Girls and adultsDate and time: Code SO-GSC: June 26, Thursday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Program Aide, Camp Skills Leader and AdultsLocation: Wichita Girl Scout Center 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita

Old Cowtown MuseumAdults onlyDate and time: Code SO-OCM: June 7, Saturday First time leaders, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Returning leaders, 9 a.m. to noonLocation: Old Cowtown Museum, Turnverin Hall 1871 Sim Park Drive, WichitaNotes: Dress Fitting in Kirby House May 31, Saturday, time to be determined June 7, Saturday, time to be determined

Starwoods Outdoor Center Adult Volunteer Orientation Adults onlyDate and time: Code SO-AD: May 16 or May 17 Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater

Starwoods Outdoor Center Program Aide Orientation Girls onlyDate and time: Code SO-PA: May 31, Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Starwoods Outdoor Center 7800 S. 103rd St. West, ClearwaterRequirements: Seventh-grade basic program aide, troop program aide and Teen Outdoor Skills Level 1Note: Bring sack lunch

Registering for summer programs as easy as one, two, three! Be sure to check with your daughter’s leader to find out if her troop is planning to attend any summer programs together as a group. Troop leaders may complete online registration for girls in their troop participating in troop programs requiring adult participation. Parents should register their daughter(s) participating in troop programs as an individual or in individual girl programs. Please read this section completely.

Camp registration begins Feb. 22Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Placement will continue as long as spaces are open.

Three Ways to Register for Camp! 1. Online at www.kansasgirlscouts.org This is the fastest and easiest way to register for camp, and it’s the best way to reserve your spot. Registration starts at 6 a.m. on Feb. 22. – Each family will have a “family reservation account;” each troop also has a “troop reservation account.” – User names and passwords will be mailed to each family and troop leader (troop account) by Feb. 1.

If a session is full, you will have the option to be placed on a waiting list, or try for another activity or date. If you don’t have access to the Internet, here are some options: Computers are available at the Girl Scout regional offices during office hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other locations such as libraries and community centers also have computers you can use to access the Internet and our Web site.

2. By Phone Call the Girl Scout regional office (see inside front cover for contact information) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Calls will be taken in the order they are received. Before you call, please complete the registration form in this book so you have all the information necessary for the registrar to input your registration. To schedule a payment for balance due (after Cookie Credits are issued) have your checking account or credit card information available. If a session is full, you will have the option to be placed on a waiting list.

3. By Mail Complete the reservation forms in this book and mail to the Girl Scout regional office where the program is taking place; Attn: Summer Program. Please see section on How to Register by Mail for additional information.

How to reserve your place for summer program and more

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Full payment for registration along with complete medical information and parent permissions are due by 5 p.m. May 1. Reservations with a balance due or incomplete medical information and parent permissions as of 5 p.m. May 1 will be deleted and the spot will be filled by someone on the waiting list. To ensure that you do not lose your spot you can schedule your payment when you register. Final payment can be scheduled by e-check or credit card at the time of registration, even if you register by mail.

You will receive confirmation immediately with online reservation. Parents who register their daughter(s) for summer programs by phone or through the mail will have a confirmation letter mailed to them.

How to Register by Mail Forms are available following this section of the book.

1. Complete a separate reservation form for each activity and date your Girl Scout is planning to attend. Additional reservation forms are available at the Girl Scout regional offices or online at www.kansasgirlscouts.org. If the following items are missing the registration cannot be processed. Participant’s information: Girl Scout ID (listed on the mailing label), full name and address so we can mail the confirmation and information letter. If you complete the e-mail address, we can e-mail a confirmation and camp information letter to you. Parent’s Information and additional contact if parent cannot be reached. Please list three choices that your Girl Scout is willing and able to attend. All programs will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the first choice is full, we will try to place in the second or third choice. You will be notified if all choices are full and given the option to choose another session or be placed on a waiting list. Reservations online and by phone will know immediately if a session is full. If your Girl Scout wants to attend more than one session, please complete a form for each session. Camper health information. Parent/Guardian Approval/Permission (on the back of the form).

2. Mail reservation form with payment to the Girl Scout regional office where the program is taking place.

3. A letter confirming your session placement will be mailed to the address on the registration form. Please allow two weeks for processing.

All girls, ages 5 to 17 who are attending camp must be registered Girl Scouts. Girls who are not registered Girl Scouts must register as members by paying the $10 Girl Scouts of the USA annual membership dues at the time they register for camp.

Payment Options 1. Cookie Credits Cookie Credits will be available March 28 and will be credited to your family registration account. Log on to your family registration account and review the credits and balance due. Indicate Cookie Credit payment on the reservation form/payment voucher when you mail in the form. Cookie Credits can be shared by family members. Unused Cookie Credits can be used in the Council Shop. To use Cookie Credits in the shop, complete the Cookie Credit Transfer Form. After Aug. 15, all remaining Cookie Credits will be transferred to the Council Shops.

2. Checks or e-checks Log on to your family registration account and/or troop registration account pay the balance due on your registration by e-check. You can also mail your check along with your registration form/payment voucher. All checks will be processed as e-check transactions that withdraw funds directly from your checking account. Make checks payable to Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. By entering this information online or providing a check as payment, you authorize Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland to process a one-time electronic funds transfer (EFT) or draft drawn on your account. You also authorize us to process credit adjustments if applicable. If your check does not clear your bank, it will be charged back against your family registration account along with a $30 service charge. Your reservation(s) will not be complete until this total amount is paid. Call (316) 684-6531 with any questions.

3. Credit card Log on to your family registration account and use a credit card to make a payment toward your total balance. A credit card payment option is also available on the reservation form/payment vouchers for those registering by mail.

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Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance is available to help those families in need. This assistance will pay for part of the summer program fee. Financial assistance cannot be used for $25 non-refundable Wah-Shah-She deposit or bus transportation.

Please complete the Financial AssistanceApplication prior to registering for camp. (The form is available at the Girl Scout Office or at www.kansasgirlscouts.org). A Financial Assistance Award Letter indicating the amount of assistance will be mailed to the parent. The amount will show as a “voucher” in the online family registration account.

Confirmation of Reservation and Camp Information LettersWe will send a confirmation that your spot has been reserved at camp. Those who register online and by phone will receive confirmation immediately that they have been placed in the session of their choice. Those who register by mail should receive their confirmation letter within two weeks. If you have not received a confirmation by mail, please contact the Girl Scout Regional Office where the program is taking place.

The reservation process is not complete until full payment has been made. Your spot will be released if payment is not received by 5 p.m. on May 1.

After final payment, camper health information and parent permissions are received, camp information letters will be sent with the confirmation of reservation. Camp information letters will contain detailed information such as what to wear and bring to each program. Those who registered online will receive an immediate confirmation online. All others will be mailed confirmation letters within two weeks of registering and receipt of final payment.

Refunds Refunds less a $15 non-refundable fee are provided when:A girl moves out of the council. A girl is certified ill by a physician. A family emergency occurs. A girl is not placed in a session of her choice (A full refund will be issued).

Refunds will not be issued when: A girl is a no-show.A girl leaves early due to homesickness, parent’s request or cancellations for a non-medical reason.Written notice of cancellation has not been received by the Girl Scout Regional Office where the program is taking place within 10 business days of the program start date.

Once a girl is registered in a session of her choice, the bus transportation fee (where applicable), $25 of the Wah-Shah-She Resident Camp deposit and/or $15 of all other program fees are not refundable. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to notify the Girl Scout regional office in writing of a cancellation within 10 business days of the program start date.

To receive a refund: Notify the Girl Scout regional office or program site immediately.Send a written request for the refund within 10 business days of the scheduled summer program start date to Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland regional office where the program is taking place, Attn: Program Services Manager. Please be sure to state the reason for the cancellation. Acknowledgement of refund will be sent. Cookie Credit refunds will be applied to the family registration account. Cookie Credits can also be used in the Council Shop. Cookie Credits expire Nov. 15; Sept. 30 for high school graduates.

Camp Wah-Shah-She Girls registering for Camp Wah-Shah-She should send their registration form and payments directly to: Girl Scouts Bluestem Council 511 E. 11th Street Bartlesville, Okla., 74003Wah-Shah-She Resident Campers are required to pay a $25 cash non-refundable deposit at the time of registration and the balance of the fee no later than June 1. Placement will begin in Bartlesville, Okla., on March 16. Girls who need bus transportation will need to register for the bus with Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. (Beginning April 1, please do not register for bus transportation until camp confirmation is received.) The bus registration process is the same as registering for other programs with the choice of using our online system, phone or mail. Cookie Credit information for Wah-Shah-She is located on page 55.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland reserves the right to cancel any session if the minimum number of participants is not reached. A full refund will be made if the camper cannot be placed in a session of her choice.

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FAQ’sCan I register before Feb. 22? No. Online registration begins at 6 a.m. on Feb. 22. Phone registration begins at 9 a.m., and registrations mailed to the Girl Scout Center will be processed as time permits starting Feb. 22.

Can I access my family registration account or troop registration account anytime? Access to your family account will be available after you receive your password Feb. 1. You can log on and verify your family information so that you are ready to register on Feb. 22. All Cookie Credits will be transferred to the Council Shop after Aug. 15 and the family account will not be active after that time.

How will I be able to use my Cookie Credits? Cookie Credits will be available online starting March 28 to use for camp. To use Cookie Credits in the Council Shop, complete the Cookie Credits Transfer Form and return to the Girl Scout Office at least 24 hours before you shop. The form is available in the Summer Program Guide, at the Girl Scout regional offices or www.kansasgirlscouts.org. Please allow 24 hours for the credits to be transferred to the Council Shop.

How will I use Cookie Credits in the Council Shop? First, you need to request the Cookie Credits be transferred to the shop by completing the Cookie Credit Transfer Form. After you shop, let the sales associate know you have Cookie Credits available. She will look up your Cookie Credits and deduct the amount from your purchase total. Please make sure you request the transfer of coupons at least 24 hours before you shop.

When can I request that Cookie Credits be transferred to the Council Shop? Once you know how many Cookie Credits you have earned you can request that they be transferred to the Council Shop.

May girls use Cookie Credits for trips and/or store their Cookie Credits? Yes. Girls in sixth through 12th grade may apply Cookie Credits towards council-approved trips (including council-approved troop trips); national or international Destinations taken within the same year Cookie Credits are issued. Girls in eighth through 12th grade may store Cookie Credits from year to year in order to apply them to a long-range council approved activity/trip, national or international destination. Cookie Credits will automatically be stored by the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland on Nov. 16, 2008.

Can I pay cash or use a money order for camp? Yes. Cash and money orders will only be accepted at the Girl Scout regional offices. If you are registering online, payment must be received at the Girl Scout regional office (where the program is taking place) prior to Feb. 22. The payment will show as a credit in the family registration account. Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is not responsible for cash sent through the mail.

How can I be with my friend at camp? All registration on a first-come, first-serve and many camps fill up fast so do not wait to register. Parents need to work together to make sure that girls are registered for the proper camp, date and session. Girls who register for other camps will need to indicate the friend they want to be with. Both friends must have each others names to be placed in the same unit at camp.

Additional questions/answers will be posted as needed at www.kansasgirlscouts.org

All About Cookie CreditsHow Cookie Credits may be used:– Girls in first through 12th grades may apply Cookie Credits toward summer program fees, council event fees (council events taking place before Nov. 15, 2008) and for purchases made in council shops.– Girls in sixth through 12th grades may also apply Cookie Credits toward council-approved trips (including troop trips), national or international Destinations excursions taken within the same year Cookie Credits are issued. – Girls in eighth through 12th grades may also store Cookie Credits from year to year in order to apply them toward a long-range council approved activity/trip, national or international Destinations excursion. Cookie Credits will automatically be stored by the Girl Scout Council on Nov. 16, 2008.

High School Graduates must use their Cookie Credits by Sept. 30, 2008.

Answers to Cookie Credits: Are void if not used by Nov. 15, 2008 (except eighth to 12th grade, see above).

May not be redeemed for cash.

Are applied only to programs in which the girl is eligible to participate.

May be applied toward all or part of a program fee or purchase.

May be shared by members of the same household.

May not be used for trading post at summer programs.

May not be used for bus fees, or deposit at Camp Wah-Shah-She (resident camp).

# of Boxes Sold Cookie Credits Earned 30-59 ................................................................$10 60-89 ................................................................$20 90-119 ................................................................$30 120-149 ................................................................$40 150-179 ................................................................$50 180-209 ................................................................$60 210-239 ................................................................$70 240-269 ................................................................$80 270-299 ................................................................$90 300-329 ............................................................. $100 330-359 ............................................................. $110 360-389 ............................................................. $120 390-419 ............................................................. $130 420-449 ............................................................. $140 450-479 ............................................................. $150 480-499 ............................................................. $160 500+ .45 cents/box from box one (Example: 500 x $0.45 = $225)

Example of Use of Cookie Credits Fee to attend = $80 Non-Refundable Deposit = $15 Balance Due = $65 Cookie Credits = $90 Difference = $25 Cookie Credits remain to be used elsewhere

Fee to attend = $80 Non-Refundable Deposit = $15 Balance Due = $65 Cookie Credits = $50 Difference = $15 Will need to be submitted to pay for remainder of camp fee.

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Cookie Credits for Wah-Shah-SheGirls planning to use Cookie Credits for Wah-Shah-She Resident Camp must check the box “Yes” on the Wah-Shah-She reservation form and indicate the amount of the cookie credits.

Fill out Cookie Credit Transfer Form available in this book, at the Girl Scout regional office or onlineat www.kansasgirlscouts.org. Please send completed form to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Attn. Registrar, 360 Lexington Road, Wichita, Kan., 67218.

Once Cookie Credits have been posted to family account Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, will process the Cookie Credit Transfer Form and send the amount of Cookie Credits to Bluestem Council to be applied to the camper’s account. If the credit amount does not cover the balance of the money owed to Bluestem Council, a balance due notice will be sent. The remaining balance must be remitted to Bluestem Council no later than June 1. If the camper has cookie credits to cover the full camp fee, then the $25 cash deposit will be refunded after she has attended camp.

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