100th Anniversary Summer Camp

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100th
Anniversary
Summer
Camp
Leadership Opportunities
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Summer Camp 2012
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At-A-Glance
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What to Expect This Year
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GSCM Camp Information
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Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Registration Form
Great Adventures 2012
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Summer Camp 2012
Resident Camp Info Sessions
Have questions? Join us for a camp preview, where we will discuss camp and hear helpful hints to make camper’s
experiences enjoyable. This is the time for you to ask questions and get special sneak peeks. Attend an open house
event and qualify for a drawing for a discount coupon for one week of camp. Staff will be on hand to answer your
questions and help you pick the perfect camp session.
Date
LocationAddress
Time
March 5, 2012
Ilchester
5042 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
6 -8 pm
March 20, 2012
Whippoorwill
Lake Shore Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122
6 -8 pm
April 3, 2012
GSCM Seton Office
4806 Seton Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
6-8pm
April 5, 2012
Woodlands
2744 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
6-8pm
Camp Open House
June 17, 2012
Noon to 6pm
Spend Father’s Day with the whole family at Camp Conowingo’s Open House. There will be a rock wall, swimming,
horses, archery, games, crafts, food and more. Discover all Camp Conowingo has to offer your daughter
this summer for yourself at this annual camp event, and get a sneak peak at the upcoming camp
programming. If you attend the open house on 6/17 and your daughter is registered for session 1, you may drop her
off for camp that night so she will have an extra night at camp! $5 per person (Dads are free)
Mommy & Me July 6-7, 2012
For Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies and their moms. Mothers and daughters can try this one-night camp experience.
Conowingo’s trained staff will provide all activities and meals; parents will provide supervision. Come meet the camp
staff, see the facilities and experience fun camp activities such as crafts, nature, swimming, campfire, songs, S’Mores
and more! Every girl will earn a camping fun patch. $25 per person
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At-A-Glance
Camp Open House
All Grades are for Fall 2012
June 17, 2012, Noon to 6pm
$5 per person
(Dads are free)
Back in the Saddle
Grades 4 & 5
Junior Jam
Grades 4 & 5
If you attend the open house on 6/17 and your daughter
is registered for session 1, you may drop her off for camp
that night so she will have an extra night at camp!
Basic Horseback Riding
Grades 6 – 8
Green Designers
Grades 6 – 8
Session 1
June 18 – June 22, 2012
Teddy & Me
Grades 2 & 3
Saddles, Paddles, and Arrows
Grades 4 & 5
Kayak Fun
*Special Eve
nt
Friday July 6-S
aturday July
7, 2012
Overnight Mo
mmy and Me
(GS Daisies a
nd Bro
wnies)
Session 4
Survivor Girl
July 8 – July 13, 2012
Tea Party
Fit Fabulous
Pony Tails
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 6 – 8
Session 2
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 4 & 5
June 24 – June 29 , 2012
Fairies and Fireflies
Grades 4 & 5
We Want it All
Art-Rageous
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 2 & 3
American Girl Camp
Pony Tails
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 4 & 5
Theater in the Woods
We Want it All
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 4 & 5
H2O Explosion
Ooey Gooey
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 4 & 5
Insomniacs
Rocks, Ropes and Repelling
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 6 – 8
Guppy Gulch
Hi-Tech Hide and Seek
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 6 – 8
Guppy Gulch
July 15 – July 20, 2012
Grades 6 – 8
Teddy and Me
Guppy Gulch
Grades 9 – 12
Session 3
Session 5
Grades 2 & 3
Saddles, Paddles and Arrows
June 30 – July 3, 2012
S’Mores and More
Grades 4 & 5
What’s Cooking?
Pajama Party
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4 & 5
Sports of all Sorts
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 4 & 5
At-A-Glance
WIT II Leadership Opportunity!
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 11 – 12
Pennsylvania Expedition
Grades 6 – 8
Sporty Girls!
Session 7
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 2 & 3
Beach Bums
American Girl Camp
Grades 9 – 12
CIT I July 29 – August 3, 2012
Fairies and Fireflies
Grades 4 & 5
Leadership Opportunity!
Grades 11 – 12
Hogwoods: Camp of Magic
CIT II Leadership Opportunity!
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 11 – 12
Pony Tails
WIT I Leadership Opportunity!
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 11 – 12
Homemade by You
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 11 – 12
Trail Mix
Grades 6 – 8
Session 6
July 22 – July 27, 2012
Splish Splash
Triple Challenge
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 2 & 3
Pajama Party
Grades 11 – 12
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 11 – 12
Grades 4 & 5
Wet, Wild, and Cool
Grades 4 & 5
Boots and Saddles
Grades 6 – 8
Water Wonderland
Grades 6 – 8
Iron Chef (Season 2)
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 6 – 8
Guppy Gulch
Grades 9 – 12
CIT I Leadership Opportunity!
Grades 11 – 12
Grades 11 – 12t
WIT I Leadership Opportunity!
Grades 11 – 12
Session 8
August 5 – August 10, 2012
S’Mores and More
Grades 2 & 3
Candy Land
Grades 4 & 5
Junior Jam
Grades 4 & 5
Geo-What?
Grades 6 – 8
Best-o-Wingo
Grades 6 – 8
Guppy Gulch
Grades 9 – 12
Grades 11 – 12
Grades 11 – 12
What to Expect This Year
Anniversary Year Themes
As Girl Scouts embark on the 100th Anniversary trail we will be celebrating both the national 100th and local 50th
anniversaries in style at Camp Conwingo! Mark your calendars to join us this summer at Camp Conowingo as we
celebrate 100 Years in the Making – Old Fashion Style, a journey through the decades.
The summer will be filled with camp traditions such as games, sock hops, luaus, talent shows, and even our very own
Ms. Conowingo will be crowned. Our first session will kick off our adventures through the decades. We’ll take a trip
back in time to the Roaring 20’s during session two. In session three we will enjoy the Classic 30’s. Session four will
mark trailblazing and the Soaring 40’s, this session will showcase powerful women and inventions such as Amelia
Earhart and Rosie the Riveter. Come to session five to celebrate the Nifty 50’s. Session six will be the Groovin’ 60’s.
Come to session seven to have fun with the Funky 70’s. And last but not least you won’t want to miss session eight
and be part of the Outrageous 80’s.
A Different Activity Every Day
During each session throughout the summer, each day comes with its own wacky surprise.
Make sure your camper is ready for each day's event.
DayActivity
Information
Monday
Crazy Sock Day
Bring your craziest socks
Tuesday
Old Camp/Girl Scout T-shirt Day
Bring an old camp or Girl Scout T-shirt
Wednesday
Wild Hair Day
How crazy can you get your hair to look
Thursday
Cape Day
Bring a cape from home
Friday
PJ Day
Come to breakfast in your PJ’s
Session 5 Special Event: Color War!
During session 5, sports week, we are going to have a color war going on. Each program session will be given a different
color. Please bring as much clothing and other items in your given color. At the end of each day we will see what group
of girls has shown the most spirit by wearing their team’s color!
Program
Color
Program
Color
Teddy and Me
Orange
Yellow
Pajama Party
Pink
Sporty Girls
Black
Blue
Guppy Gulch
Purple
Sports of all Sorts
Green
CIT’s/WIT’sWhite
Red
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Grades 11-12
So, You Want To Be A Counselor In Training?
Being a Counselor in Training (CIT) means you are neither a traditional camper nor a staff member.
This can be a difficult situation no matter what kind of person you may be. Keep in mind that part
of learning how to provide a positive camping experience for others includes giving a lot of extra
effort from you. We will ask this very often of every participant. At times it will seem that you have
no time for yourself, but in the end we hope that you will see what it is that keep our wonderful staff
members coming back year after year. There is nothing to compare with the tremendous feeling
of knowing that you helped to contribute to that wonderful camp spirit. You are a part of what
makes Camp Conowingo such a great place to spend a summer. You pass on all of the love and
tradition that makes camp magical. So, think about why you want to be involved in the CIT Program.
If you are applying only because all of your camp friends are applying or because you can’t think of
anything else to do during the summer, then this program is not for you. We expect commitment - a
commitment that delivers many rewards but also demands you giving us your all. The camp staff
and particularly the CIT Counselor will be there to help you, but you owe it to yourself and to Camp
to make this commitment the best it can be!
Girls who register to be a CIT and WIT will receive more information about the opportunities,
expectations and requirements for participating in the program in their confirmation
packets. However, if you would like more information about this program, please visit
gscm.org
For more information, please visit
http://gscm.org/greatadventures/2012forms/CIT%20Expectation%20letter.pdf
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CIT I (Counselor in Training I) Sessions 5 & 6
Ever wonder what it is like to be a Camp Conowingo staff member? Well, get an introduction to the world seen
through the eyes of a Camp Counselor. This program activity gives girls a chance to begin developing their skills as a
future camp staff member. Learn to facilitate camp activities, work with younger campers, and just have FUN! Girls
will earn a First Aid/CPR certification and their CIT I pins. Note: This is a two-week program; participants will go home
over the weekend. $350 per session
WIT I (Wrangler in Training I) Sessions 5 & 6
Do you love horses? Do you want to improve your riding skills and learn how to teach horseback riding to younger girls?
Get the chance to work behind the scenes at the Camp Conowingo stables with our horse staff. Wranglers-in-Training
must have previous horse experience in riding and horse care and must have documented experience to apply.
Complete and return the Resident Camp Registration Form. An application packet will be mailed to you. Note: This is a
two-week program; participants will go home over the weekend. $375 per session
CIT II (Counselor in Training II)
Sessions 5, 6, 7 & 8
Have you been a CIT I and want to further enhance your leadership skills at camp? Come to Camp Conowingo
this summer and work on your advanced leadership skills as a CIT II. You will work directly with a Camp Counselor
on developing programming ideas, facilitate specialized camp activities and share your knowledge while working
with the other CITs. Girls will earn First Aid/ CPR certification and their CIT II pins. Note: This is a four-week program;
participants will go home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references.
$550 per session
WIT II (Wrangler in Training II) Sessions 5, 6, 7 & 8
Have you completed the WIT I program and want to work more directly with our horse staff and campers this
summer? As a WIT II you will work directly with the horse staff in every aspect of the horse program including horse
maintenance, teaching and giving input on the program itself. Note: This is a four-week program; participants will go
home over the weekends. Girls will be asked to submit a letter of interest and references. $575 per session
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GSCM Camp Information
Location
Camp Conowingo is located in Cecil County, MD, approximately one-hour northeast of Baltimore City. The camp is
situated on 600 acres of woodlands and open fields along the Susquehanna River. For more information about this
property or the other properties owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, visit our website at www.
gscm.org/camp.html.
Girl Scout Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Camp Philosophy
Camping provides girls a rich experience away from home. While teaching and enhancing self-reliance and selfconfidence, girls gain an appreciation of the environment and learn to live and work together with people who are
different from them in a friendly, fun and safe setting. Camp is a great place for a girl to unlock her potential and
discover the world and the great outdoor adventures that await her! This unique environment helps her develop
positive self-esteem, leadership and social skills all while having the time of her life. The camping experience is truly a
building block in the development of girls into successful and resourceful young women.
Camp Program
The camp program is based on core activities that follow the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GLE) and embrace
the traditions of Girl Scouting. These core activities, which generally make up four of the seven program sessions
that the campers attend each day, include swimming, arts and crafts, ropes course, rock climbing and nature study.
The remaining three sessions are spent in their units working toward unit goals that are listed in the program that the
camper has signed up for. While we do our best to ensure that all activities listed for each camp are accomplished
during their week at Camp Conowingo, schedules may need to change or all listed activities may not be able to be
completed due to weather or other factors that are beyond our control. For more information about the Girl Scout
Leadership Experience, please visit http://www.gscm.org/programs.html.
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience encourages girls to Discover, Connect, and Take Action-- the three keys to
leadership. While at camp as girls make new friends, try new things and test their skills and knowledge, they: Discover:
Using their knowledge and skills, girls explore the world around them and gain an understanding of themselves and
their values. Connect: Girls team with others locally and globally about topics and issues they care about or inspire
them. Take Action: Girls act to make the world a better place. All Girl Scout leadership experiences are designed to tie
to one or more of the 15 national leadership outcomes, or benefits, categorized under the three keys to leadership.
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Accreditation
The American Camping Association (ACA) accredited Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Camp Conowingo in
November 2011. Accreditation means that the camp undergoes a thorough review process by outside camping
professionals every three years. Camp Conowingo consistently achieves the highest
standard in the areas of personnel, program, site administration, and health care. Camp
Conowingo also adheres to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Youth
Camp regulations.
Facilities
While the camp is primitive in some aspects, it allows campers to connect with their natural surroundings. Campers
live in Yurts, Glen Shelters, platform tents, teepees, or lodges. Since each unit has a different capacity and proximity to
different activities, unit placements are not determined until immediately prior to each session. Within each unit are
sleeping facilities, kitchen shelters, latrines, cold-water hand washing stations, and a campfire area. Each sleeping unit,
other than when the campers are tent camping, is equipped with a cot and mattress for sleeping. Most units do not
have electricity or flushable toilets. The air-conditioned dining hall, bathhouse, health center at Pax TU and swimming
pool areas boast modern facilities.
Note:
Staff members sleep in separate areas within the unit,
but are centrally located within the unit to which they are assigned.
Preparation for Camp
Make sure to discuss camp and the adventures with your camper many times before camp begins. A camper is
much more likely to be excited if you are excited too. Review the following and make sure yes is the answer to all the
questions.
1. Has she been away from home overnight for more than one night?
2. Is she willing to live in a rustic outdoor setting which includes night sounds, bugs, animals, and using
latrines?
3. Can she shower and maintain her personal hygiene?
4. Can she maintain, pack, and carry her own gear?
5. Is she willing to perform kapers (chores) including the following: cleaning a latrine and living area,
collecting firewood, and assisting with other daily living tasks?
6. Can she live and work with people of various diversities such as those of different races, religion, and
socio-economic backgrounds?
There are great books out there that can prepare both parents and the campers for an overnight camp experience.
We encourage you to read those books together in preparation for camp. The Summer Camp Handbook by
Christopher Thurber is one reference that has a good section on homesickness.
A camper’s success at camp is directly related to positive preparation for camp and positive support from the parent
that the camper will have a successful and enjoyable experience. Don’t be afraid to enable their independence; that is
one of the benefits of the resident camp experience.
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Here are some tips for preparing your camper:
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Be excited about camp; keep doubts to yourself so the camper is encouraged about their week away.
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Do not make deals for the camper to be picked-up early as this undermines their time at camp before they even
attend.
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Practice time away from home at a Grandparent’s or friend’s home so they are used to being away from you and
home.
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Put the length of time at camp in perspective; camp is only six days long.
Since Resident Camp is a time for the camper to learn about being independent and empowered, we do not have a
telephone line available for campers to use during their stay at camp. Please be assured that the camp will contact
you with any concerns about your child. Campers are encouraged to write letters home, and an address will be
provided in the placement packet for parents to write letters to their campers.
Parent/Camp Partnership
The best opportunity to see the camp and meet our summer staff is at the Open House (please see information on
the enclosed flyer). A successful camp experience happens when the parents and camp work together to make sure
that each camper has a positive time at camp. Using positive language and encouraging your camper to be excited
about this new experience has a huge impact. If you have any questions or concerns prior to the summer, please
contact the Outdoor Program Specialist, Stacy Tomasiewicz at 410.358.9711 ext. 284 or via e-mail at stomasiewicz@
gscm.org
Health & Safety
A health professional is located at the Health Center, Pax Tu, at all times while the camp is in session. All medications
are securely kept at the Health Center.
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All campers will undergo a health check with the camp staff during check-in. All campers using bus transportation
will have their health check completed upon arrival at camp.
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The health check performed during check-in includes an overall health screen and a head exam to look for
evidence of lice. A camper with evidence of head lice will be sent home and a refund or re-enrollment in a later
session will be provided. Additionally, the Camp Health Supervisor will check-in all medicines and review the
health form.
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Staying hydrated is the best way to stay healthy at camp. The camp requires that the campers drink water
throughout the day and before other beverages at meals. Please prepare your camper for this expectation.
Camper Health History Forms
Please send all the papers to the office at least three weeks prior to camp: 4806 Seton Dr. Baltimore, MD 21215
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Health forms from previous years of camp are not available for use in subsequent years.
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If you plan on attending more than one session, it is helpful to the staff to send a photocopy of the form for each
new session.
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All campers are required to have a physical examination performed by a licensed health provider within 24
months prior to entering Resident Camp.
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Complete the enclosed Health History and Examination Forms 1 and 2, obtain a physical examination (if needed)
and have a licensed health provider sign the form.
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Campers without correctly completed and signed Health History Forms will NOT be allowed to board the bus or
to be left at the camp.
Medications
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Complete and sign the enclosed medicine dispersal card for all prescribed medicines and approved over-thecounter medicines which may be potentially used while at camp.
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Please be sure all medication sent with the camper is in the original container with a pharmacy label that includes
camper’s name, medicine enclosed, prescribed dosage and expiration date of medicine. Medications will NOT be
dispensed if not properly labeled.
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If the dosage on the bottle is incorrect, please attach a signed physician’s note stating the correct dosage.
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Over the counter medications and vitamins will be secured by the Health Supervisor for safety purposes.
Campers are NOT allowed to keep medications with them during the session. Counselors will carry a camper’s
emergency medicines if they may require a camper’s immediate use (i.e. EPI-pen, inhaler).
What about the Heat?
At Resident Camp, campers adapt easily to the climate. Campers naturally adapt to living in the summer heat
without air conditioning or fans by staying hydrated, resting during the hottest part of the day, swimming in the pool,
participating in water games and wearing cool, cotton clothing. Camp Conowingo is part of the national weather
service and we are updated before severe weather arrives.
Meals
Well-balanced, kid-friendly meals are served in the main dining hall. Girls also have the opportunity to plan and
prepare their own campfire cookout with their unit, usually for Wednesday dinner. We request that all girls drink at
least one full glass of water prior to milk, juice, or other beverages at lunch and dinner to ensure continued hydration.
No food may be sent with a camper! Food is not permitted in the living areas since it can attract unwanted creatures
or create an allergic reaction for other campers. All food brought or sent to camp will be confiscated by the camp’s
staff. Please prepare your camper for trying new foods and encourage them to drink tap water while they are away
from home. Special dietary needs are to be discussed with the Camp Director prior to camp and noted on the Health
History form.
Camp Communications
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It is important for campers to send and receive mail at camp. Please make sure that letter content enables a
successful camp experience and does NOT include bad news about loved ones or all the fun things being done
by the rest of the family while the camper is at camp. Also, make it easier for your camper to correspond to you by
sending them with pre-addressed, stamped envelopes so they can easily send letters home to you.
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Due to slow mail service to Camp Conowingo, all mail to campers should be mailed prior to the day the camp
session starts until no later than early Tuesday to arrive by the end of the session.
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Mail to campers must be addressed as follows:
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Camper Name – Program Name (example: Susie Smith – Fairies and Fireflies)
Camp Conowingo
46 Shadowbrook Rd.
Conowingo, MD 21918
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Please do not send ANY food as it will be confiscated by camp staff due to wildlife and camper allergy hazards.
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Again this summer, Camp Conowingo is offering one-way e-mail service, and online photos and news sponsored
by Bunk 1, for parents to stay updated. (Please see enclosed flier for further details.)
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E-mails will be extracted once daily and handed out during mail call (usually during a meal time).
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E-mail is a great way to send messages to your camper daily and not have to worry about the time it takes to get a
letter to camp. Please use the authorization code to register. All other requests will not be approved.
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Please remember e-mails are only extracted once daily, so all e-mails sent after 12:00 a.m. each morning will not
be received by the camper until the next day. Please do not send any e-mails after Thursday evening.
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We will be taking lots of photos of the campers for you to see all of the fun experiences they are having at Camp
Conowingo this summer! We strive to put each day’s pictures up every evening. There is no charge to sign up and
view the daily pictures and this is a great way for you to see your camper at camp.
A Typical Day at Camp
7 am
Wake-Up
8 am
Flag & Breakfast
9 am
Kapers
9:30am
Activity Times
NoonLunch
1 pm
Me Time (Rest Hour)
2 pm
Activity Times
6 pm
Flag & Dinner
7 pm
Activity Time
8:30pm
Unit Time/All Camp
10 pm
Bed Time
What’s new for 2012?
As Girl Scouts embark on the 100th Anniversary trail we will be celebrating
both the national 100th and local 50th anniversaries in style at Camp
Conwingo! Mark your calendars to join us this summer at Camp Conowingo
as we celebrate 100 Years in the Making—Old Fashion Style, a journey
through the decades.
The summer will be filled with camp traditions such as games, sock hops,
luaus, talent shows, and even our very own Ms. Conowingo will be crowned.
Our first session will kick off our adventures through the decades. We’ll take a
trip back in time to the Roaring 20’s during session two. In session three we
will enjoy the Classic 30’s. Session four will mark trailblazing and the Soaring
40’s, this session will showcase powerful women and inventions such as
Amelia Earhart and Rosie the Riveter. Come to session five to celebrate the
Nifty 50’s. Session six will be the Groovin’ 60’s. Come to session seven to
have fun with the Funky 70’s. And last but not least you won’t want to miss
session eight and be part of the Outrageous 80’s.
Kapers
Girl Scout camp is a community based on everyone respecting themselves, each other and their environment. One
way we instill this philosophy is every camper’s participation in daily community chores, called kapers. Kapers include
cleaning-up the unit/living area, cleaning and stocking the latrines, setting tables for meals and helping to keep the
camp clean. Girls in the horse program will also help with barn and stable chores.
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Camp Staff
Resident Camp staff is recruited regionally and from around the world. We carefully select staff from within the United
States and abroad, such as England, Australia, Thailand, etc. It is our belief that a diverse staff offers girls of all ages the
opportunity to meet people from near and far to learn more about themselves and people who are different from
them. Applicants are required to undergo background, fingerprint and drug screenings. The majority of the staff is
certified in First Aid and CPR. Specialty program instructors (lifeguards, horse personnel) have extensive knowledge in
their areas of expertise. Adult staff to camper ratios adheres to Safety Wise standards and are: 1:6 for Grades 2-3; 1:8
for Grades 4-5; 1:10 for Grades 6-8; and 1:12 for Grades 9-12.
GSCM Camp Store/Trading Post
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NEW for summer of 2012 the Camp Conowingo Trading Post will be ONLINE!!
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Camp Care Packages will be available for order
❉❉ Pick a care package when you register for camp and it will arrive while your daughter is at camp
❉❉ Six different packages at six different prices
❉❉ All packages come with a FREE bag
❉❉ Save money with NO Shipping cost (all packages will be hand delivered)
❉❉ Packages will come with a hand written note from the person sending the package
❉❉ All orders must be placed no later than 3:00p.m. on each Tuesday of each session (there will be no
exceptions to this)
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Customize your own package from the GSCM Store
Note: The GSCM Store will be CLOSED the first two weeks of July (7/1/12-7/15/12). Therefore, all orders must be placed
by 6/26/12 at 3 pm in order for delivery.
Lost & Found
Any items left at camp after the summer season ends will be donated. Please call immediately to inquire about lost
items and we will do our best to locate them and work with you to return the items. We recommend that you do not
send anything irreplaceable to camp and label everything. Remember that the campers will be outside at camp having
a great time. Items such as Girl Scout uniform components, brand new digital cameras and clothing that can’t get
ruined or lost should be left at home. GSCM is not responsible for lost items.
Camper Behavior
The camp staff strives to create a successful and positive camp experience for every girl. We expect the campers will
act in accordance to the Girl Scout law and “be a sister to every Girl Scout”. Girl Scouts of Central Maryland reserves
the right to send any girl home that exhibits unsafe and/or unacceptable behavior or endangers other girls, staff or
property. We have a zero tolerance policy for violence. Parents/guardians will be notified and are responsible for
picking up the girl immediately from camp. Persons listed as emergency contacts may be notified if parents/guardian
cannot be reached.
Note: No refund will be given if a camper is sent home due to unacceptable or inappropriate behavior.
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Homesickness
We encourage families to attend the Open House to visit the camp prior to your camper’s attendance. Visits and
phone calls to campers are discouraged while camp is in session as they can disrupt programming and can cause
homesickness. Please refrain from promising your camper that she can be picked up if she doesn’t like camp
since this often leads to more severe cases of homesickness. Homesickness is a natural reaction for anyone away
from home. Help prepare your camper for strange sounds, meeting new friends, trying new activities and even
the possibility of becoming homesick. Your loving support and positive reinforcement about this new and exciting
experience before coming to camp will help your camper to overcome her fear of the unknown. In extreme cases of
homesickness, you will be contacted to make you aware of the situation so a determination of whether your daughter
should stay at camp can be discussed with you. This often happens without your camper present in the room so that
you can create a plan for your camper in order to foster the most positive outcome.
Note: No refund will be given if a camper leaves a session early due to homesickness.
Packing for Camp
If you are helping your camper pack, than you should make sure you do it together. Many times campers arrive at
camp and they do not know where their items are in their luggage since they were not a part of the packing process.
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Label everything! Disposable cameras are great instead of a digital camera but please make sure you legibly label
the items to assist us in getting these important mementos back to your camper.
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Please leave all electronic items at home, including cell phones. One of the reasons to attend resident camp is to
be “unplugged” from it all and be surrounded by new friends and natural sceneries. There is a no call policy while
at camp in order to ensure that campers are present in the camp experience and communicating with their new
friends around them. NOTE: All electronics found with a camper will be confiscated until the end of the week.
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Campers must wear closed-toe shoes with a back or strap while walking around camp. Flip flops or sandals are
only permitted in the shower/pool area. Croc-like shoes are acceptable if there is a back strap.
•
Please remember that your camper will be spending most of their time out-of-doors. Please check the weather
prior to packing for camp. Keep in mind that the temperature at camp fluctuates more than in developed
environments.
Reminders/Ideas
•
Label everything!
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Allow the camper to be part of the packing process so she can better find her items at camp.
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Plastic storage bags are great (pack one for each day and label it.)
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Leave valuables at home, camp is not responsible for lost or broken items.
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If your child is going on a travel trip and they wish to bring extra money, the money needs to be given to the staff
member in charge during check in. The money will then be given to the counselor on the day of the travel trip.
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Suggested Resident Camper Equipment List
Please do not pack in trunks or many bags. Campers must be able to carry their own luggage to their unit.
Bedding
• 1 pillow and case
Miscellaneous
• 2 beach/bath towels
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1 sleeping bag
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1 hand towel
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1 fitted sheet & 1 flat sheet (Twin Size)
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1 wash towel
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1 Blanket
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Stationary
•
/Envelopes (already addressed)
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Pen/Pencil
•
Sit-upon
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Book
•
Camera
Outerwear
• 1 poncho or rain jacket
•
1 jacket
Underclothing
• 7 pairs of underwear
•
5 undershirts and/or 3 bras
•
Dirty Laundry Bag
•
7 pairs of socks
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Backpack (for daily use around camp)
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Water bottle
Personal Articles
• Toothbrush
•
Toothpaste
•
Soap
•
Shampoo
•
Brush/Comb
•
Cell-Phone
•
Sunscreen
•
Money
•
Bug spray (no aerosol)
•
Anything else that is valuable
•
Hat or Bandana
•
Food
•
Flashlight
•
Girl Scout uniforms
•
Deodorant
•
Female Hygiene Products (if needed)
Leave it at home (do NOT bring)
• I-Pods
Clothing
• 6 pairs of shorts
•
1 pair of long pants
•
1 pair of jeans if horseback riding
•
6 t-shirts (must cover stomach/chest
no midriffs showing)
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1 sweatshirt/long sleeve shirt
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1 white t-shirt (Tie-dying)
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2 bathing suits
•
2 pairs of pajama’s
Shoes
•
2 pairs of tennis shoes(1 old pair for
creek hike)
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1 pair of flip-flops/sandals for shower
house
•
1 pair of boots with 1” heel for girls in
horse program
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To Apply
Registering for your daughter’s camp experience is just a mouse click away.
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Visit www.gscm.org to register online today!
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Complete, sign, and date the Resident Camp registration form.
•
If you are mailing in your forms mail in a $50 non-refundable deposit for each camp session you are registering for
with the registration form; the deposit will be applied towards the camp fee.
•
If you are applying online please note that you will have to pay $50 non-refundable deposit for each camp session
you are registering for.
•
For applications submitted June 1, 2012 or later, full payment is due with application.
•
Unpaid balances are due on or before June 1, 2012. After that date, an unpaid balance will result in cancellation
of session placement. The applicant will be placed on a waiting list until full payment is received and a place
becomes available for the camper.
•
If mailing in your registration form mail the form and all payments to:
Attention: Program Registrar
4806 Seton Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Find Us Online
The Great Adventures 2012 Brochure, Frequently Asked Questions, Upcoming Events and more information can be
found on the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s camp page online at: www.gscm.org/camp.
Camp Buddies
Two girls wishing to attend camp together as buddies must provide that information on their registration forms. Space
is provided on the registration form to indicate ONE friend’s name and both buddies must request each other. If you
register online, please indicate your buddy preference in the “Special Needs” section of the online form. Cabin/tent
mate requests will be honored for one friend only. We cannot guarantee buddy placement, nor can we accommodate
large group placement.
Discounts
•
The first 100 campers that register by February 1, 2012 will receive a 5% discount on their camp session. They will
also receive a special rate of $19.12 (in celebration of Girl Scout’s 100th year) for bus service.
•
For more than one girl in a family attending Resident Camp, the full fee will be charged for the first girl.
A $20 discount will apply for each additional girl in the family.
•
Girls attending camp for four or more sessions will receive a $100 discount off of the total fee.
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Bus Service
Bus service is provided from four locations to and from the camp at a nominal charge of $25. This fee is for the
additional convenience of bus transportation and to assist in covering the rising cost of fuel. Girls are transported on
motor coaches from the following locations:
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Baltimore City Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Urban Program & STEM Center
•
Towson
Park & Ride at Providence Road and I-695
•
Glen Burnie
North County Recreation Center
•
Annapolis
Annapolis High School
Specific drop-off and pick-up times will be sent in the confirmation packet. As each bus has a maximum of 46 riders,
bus transportation is on a first come, first serve basis at time of registration. You will be notified in your confirmation
packet as to your bus status. If you register online, please include your bus preference in the “Special Needs” section
of the online form.
Bring A Friend To Camp
Do you have a friend who is not a Girl Scout? Does she love the outdoors or making new friends? Then ask her to
come along to camp this summer with you. Imagine all the fun you two could have at Camp Conowingo! You will earn
a GSCM Bring a Friend Patch and receive a $10 off a Camp Conowingo care package. To qualify for this program, both
registration forms must be submitted together.
Not A Registered Girl Scout?
Not a problem, join us for the fun! Participating in the camping experience is yet another Pathway where girls who
are not currently a member of Girl Scouts can attend Resident Camp. If the applicant is not a registered Girl Scout,
enclose the annual $12 membership fee, which covers registration and insurance, with the camp registration form and
deposit. Check the appropriate box on the registration form to indicate non-Girl Scout.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance, based on need, is available to all registered Girl Scouts. The application must be submitted 45
days prior to the start of the program. The Financial Assistance Application (Form#: 04-1121) can be obtained from
the forms section of our website at: www.gscm.org/adults/forms.htm or from the Volunteer Resource Center at the
Seton Service Center 410.358.9711 or 800.492.2521 or by e-mailing vrc@gscm.org.
Refunds
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Camp fees, less the non-refundable deposit, are refundable
under the following conditions:
•
If the written request is received at least three weeks prior to the opening day of the session.
•
Within three weeks prior to the opening date of the session, a refund may be secured if GSCM receives a written
certificate from a licensed medical professional stating the camper is unable to attend the camp session.
•
Refunds will be prorated if any medical situation occurs during the camper’s session. Every effort will be made to
place the camper in another session.
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A full refund will be made if a session is cancelled, or the camp is unable to accommodate any of the camper’s
choices.
•
No refund will be given if a camper is sent home due to unacceptable behavior or homesickness.
Confirmation
Upon receipt of your daughter’s registration form with deposit and successful placement in the chosen session(s),
you will be sent a confirmation packet either via e-mail or mail that includes the following:
•
Parent Information Letter, including Packing List
•
Health Examination and History Forms
•
Session and Program Placement Confirmation, including balance due information
•
Luggage tags
•
Program Release Form
•
Bus Schedule
•
Program Release Forms from Outfitters of Specialty Programs (if applicable)
Directions to Camp Conowingo
Directions from I-95 North:
1. Take exit 80 for MD-543 toward Churchville (Turn left off of the ramp) go ~ 2.5 miles
2. Turn Right at Calvary Rd/MD-136
go ~ 9.4 miles
3. At your second traffic light, turn Right onto Conowingo Rd/US-1
go ~ 7.3 miles
4. Turn left at Rock Spring Road/ US-222
go ~ 1.7 miles
5. Turn left at Old Conowingo Road (directly after yellow blinking light)
go ~ 0.3 miles
6. Go through the 4-way Stop onto Pilot Town Road
go ~ 1.3 miles
7. Turn Left at into the Shadowbrook Entrance
go ~ 0.7 miles
Directions from US-1 North using I-695:
1. Take Exit 32B to merge onto Belair Rd/US-1 toward Bel Air
go ~ 31 miles
2. Cross the Conowingo Dam and turn left on Rock Springs Rd/US-222 at the first traffic light
3. Follow the above directions from US-222
Mailing Address and Phone Numbers:
•
Summer Camp Office Phone Number: 410.378.4242
•
Mail can be sent during summer camp to:
Camp Conowingo – Camper’s Name and Session Name (ex. Susie Jones – Fairies & Fireflies)
46 Shadowbrook Rd.
Conowingo, MD 21918
Please include camper’s name, session name and number. Remember that mail can take longer to be delivered
to Camp Conowingo. Please plan accordingly so mail arrives during the camper’s session. You can also stay in
touch with campers using the one-way e-mail service through Bunk1. Please see Bunk1 flyer in this packet for
information on how to sign up.
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Care Packages
The following care packages are available for pre-order from the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Council store and can
be purchased when you register you for camp.
A.
50th Anniversary GSCM Deluxe
•
•
•
•
•
•
Total: $54
50th anniversary GSCM tote
50th anniversary GSCM pencil
50th anniversary youth tee
(sizes XS-XL)
50th lapel pin
50th water bottle
50th anniversary hat
D.
•
•
•
•
•
Total:$45
E.
B.
Camper’s Dream
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Total: $31
C.
Laundry bag
Horse carabaner
Bandana
Cookie bracelets
Hackey sack
Frisbee
(Camp Conowingo)
Jumbo Pink Pen
Lil Diva
•
•
•
•
•
Total: $40
Peace silicone ring
Camp Conowingo Tee
(hot pink/fitted/girls sizes)
Princess crown necklace
(pink or white rhinestones)
Stretch ribbon bracelet
Lip gloss
Blast in a Bag
Camp Conowingo Hoodie
Hackey sack
LED magic sphere
Chatterbox bug
(plush animal that makes bug sounds)
Glow stick
Warm & Cozy
• Camp Conowingo blanket
• Camp Conowingo hoodie
Total: $53
F.
Just Jewelry
•
•
•
•
Total: $25
Charm wishlets
Peace silicone ring
Butterfly necklace
Foil necklace
Registration Form
Camper’s Name
Last
First
Parent/Guardian’s Name
Address
2012 Resident Camp
MI
Last
First
Street
City
State
Zip
E-mail
Phone
Day
Evening
My camper is under the custodial care of:
Birthday
Cell
Both Parents
Grade in School (Fall 2012)
Mother Only
Father Only
Currently a Girl Scout?
Other
Yes
No
If no (enclose additional $12)
T-Shirt Size
Kids medium
Adult medium
Adult large
Adult XL
Camp Package
Just Jewelry
Camper's Dream
Lil Diva
Blast in a Bag
Warm & Fuzzy
50th Anniversary GSCM Deluxe
Previous Camp Conowingo Camper:
Program Choices
Add On Choices
Yes
No
1st Program Title
Session #
Session Fee
2nd Program Title
Session #
Session Fee
3rd Program Title
Session #
Session Fee
4th Program Title
Session #
Session Fee
1st Program Title
Session #
Session Fee
2nd Program Title
Session #
Session Fee
*Registration must include a $50 deposit for each camp session registered and total camp fee (less deposit) must be
received by 06/01/2012. (If you register after 06/01/2012, full payment must accompany registration)
My buddy preference is
Transportation/Bus Stop:
Your buddy’s application
must have your name on it in
order to create a buddy pair.
(indicate ONE only)
Annapolis
Glen Burnie
Seton Center
There is an additional $25 roundtrip fee for bus service this year.
Towson
Own
Method of Payment
MasterCard
Visa
Check Enclosed
Make checks payable to GSCM
Account
Expiration Date
Cardholder Name (please print)
Cardholder Address
Street
City
State
Zip
Cardholder Signature
Mail registrations & payment to: Program Registrar
4806 Seton Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
This reflects my permission for my camper to attend summer camp and participate in all activities, including those
listed or described in the camp brochure or website that I have received, read and understand. My permission is
also given to the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland to utilize any photo, video or audio of my daughter for publicity or
advertising purposes. In the event of illness or injury of my daughter while under supervision of the Girl Scouts of
Central Maryland, I hereby authorize the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland to obtain and/or provide medical treatment
and services as deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. In connection with my authorization,
I understand that my family health insurance will provide primary coverage for such medical treatment and services,
and that the insurer of the Girl Scout Council of Central Maryland provides secondary coverage. For the parents of girls
registering as Girl Scouts in order to participate in summer camp: I understand that my camper will become a member
of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A by her registration for this program.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Insurance Company Name
Date
City
Policy #
You can also register online by visiting us at www.gscm.org.
Girl Scouts
of Central
For
a copy
of ourMaryland
Council Policies please contact our Volunteer Resource Center at vrc@gscm.org.Great Adventures 2012
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100th Anniversary Summer Camp

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