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Camp Menzies is a beautiful mountain site located in Calaveras

County at a 5,000 foot elevation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains,

approximately 80 miles east of Stockton. This 175-acre camp features

six living units, separate swimming and canoeing areas, hiking

trails, a meadow, craft and nature centers, and open-air dining. Staff

and campers sleep under the stars, on wooden platforms with canvas

tent covers, or in sleeping cabins. Girls also have the option of bringing their

own tent.

Any girl entering 2nd grade and older may attend Camp Menzies.

Acceptance and participation in the camping programs are the same

for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin or disability,

providing all program requirements are met. Girls can even bring a

friend along to camp. For girls not already registered as a Girl Scout

by February 1, 2010, an additional $12 fee will be charged.

At Camp Menzies, campers live in “units”

with girls their own age who have registered

for the same program. Programs range from

a sampling of camp activities found in our

“Forest Friends” or “Sierra Safari” programs,

to specialty programs such as horseback

riding or backpacking. Each unit (girls and

staff together) plans their own schedule of

activities for each session. Most activities will

relate to the program for which a camper has

registered. There’s also plenty of time to enjoy

other fun activities such as cookouts, making

crafts, songs, games, stargazing, hikes and

making new friends. Special all-camp events

like campfires, theme meals, carnivals, talent

shows, or other all-camp programs that bring

everyone together will be held throughout the

session.

Camp Menzies offers a variety of overnight

sessions ranging from four to ten days. The

well-rounded program is based on Girl Scout

philosophy and is appropriate to the age,

interests and abilities of campers. Camp

Menzies consistently maintains high

standards for the health and safety of

the campers and is accredited by the

American Camp Association.

Camp offers girls the opportunity to

have fun, grow and experience new and

exciting things. At camp girls can be

leaders among their peers, learn new

skills, enhance their self-esteem, learn

to work with young adults and develop

long-lasting values, all while enjoying

the great outdoors.

Bring a friend to resident camp!

Bring a friend to resident camp and earn a patch! Encourage your friends to attend camp with

Bring a friend to resident camp and earn a patch! Encourage your friends to attend camp with

you this summer and you will earn a ‘Bring a friend’ to camp patch. This can either be a friend

who is not currently a Girl Scout, or a current Girl Scout that has never attended camp before.

Pass the word along and bring a friend. Check out our website www.girlscoutshcc.org for more

details and/or to register beginning in February.

Transportation is provided for all

programssessions unless otherwise noted.

Camp Menzies 2010

Session Dates Days

1 June 15-June 18 4

2 June 15-June 21 7

3 June 18-June 21 4

4 June 24-June 28 5

5 June 24-July 1 8

6 June 28-July 1 4

7 July 7-July 12 6

8 July 15-July 18 4

9 July 21-July 26 6

10 July 21-July 30 10

11 July 26-July 30 5

Two of Us

Entering Grades: 2nd-12th

Session: 8 & 15 (4 days) | $290

Join us for a fun-filled 4 days designed to give

campers a taste of camp life and the outdoors

with their special adult there to experience it

all with them. Adults must be 18 or older.

Only one adult per camper please. BUS

TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED.

Fee includes both participants.

12 August 2-August 6 5




Session Dates 2nd & 3rd Grade Programs

1 June 15-June 18 Forest Friends

3 June 18-June 21 Wildlife Watchers

4 June 24-June 28 Firelight and Fairytales*

6 June 28-July 1 Forest Friends

7 July 7-July 12 Eco Explorers

9 July 21-July 26 Passport to the World*

11 July 26-July 30 All That’s Art

14 August 6-August 9 Firelight and Fairytales*

*Also available for girls entering grade 4

Forest Friends

Entering grades 2nd-3rd

Session: 1 & 6 (4 days) | $260

Songs, arts and crafts, swimming, nature study,

canoeing, campfires and new friends await you in the

forest at Camp Menzies. This is the perfect program

for first-time Girl Scout Brownie campers who want

to try a little bit of everything. Snuggled in sleeping

cabins you will enjoy camp living at its best. Teddy

Bears are welcome!

songs, playing games and hearing fairytales from around

Wildlife Watchers

Entering Grades: 2nd-3rd

Session: 3 (4 days) | $265

Check out what leaps, runs, slithers and soars around camp. Follow the

tracks and sounds of our animal friends. Try out bird watching and examine

the insects and amphibians in our meadow and canoe lake. Earn the

Watching Wildlife Try-it. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Eco Explorers



Discover the great outdoors!

Explore our incredible night sky, become

an animal tracker, try a nature

craft or two, and cook a meal using

the sun. Learn how to stay safe in

the outdoors. Earn the Earth and Sky

Try-It. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

All That’s Art



Explore the artist in you! Work with beads, clay

and leather. Tell stories, paint pictures or do

whatever your group decides. Challenge your

creative juices and still have time to explore the

best that camp has to offer. Sleep in sleeping

cabins.

Firelight and Fairytales




Enter the world of pretend. Enjoy s’mores, singing

the world. Focus on a new story each day as you work

toward earning several Try-Its or badges. Sleep in

sleeping cabins. Bus transportation is provided.

Passport to the World



Explore different languages and cultures with the help

of our international counselors. Try games, crafts and

foods from around the world. Help to cook a special

international dinner. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Sierra Safari

Entering Grades: 4th-5th

Session: 1, 3, 6 & 14 (4 days) | $260


Make new friends as you explore all the nooks and

crannies of Camp Menzies. Trek through all the activi-

ties camp has to offer; swimming, canoeing, archery,

arts ‘n’ crafts, nature study, campfires and more. This

is a great program for first-time campers. Sleep in

sleeping cabins.

Horsin’ Around


Session: 1 & 6 (4 days) | $290


Enjoy extra time with the council’s horses at this special beginning-riding

program. Participate in two one-hour horseback

riding sessions as well as a special ground session focusing on

how to safely work around horses. When you’re not riding, try

out some of the other activities camp has to offer. Campers

will spend time with the horses each day but may not ride

every day. Sleep in platform tents.

Session Dates 4th /5th/ 6th grade Programs

1 June 15-June 18 Sierra Safari, Horsin’ Around, Trail Signs

3 June 18-June 21 Sierra Safari, Space Explorers

4 June 24-June 28 Gold Diggin’s, Camera Shots, ∆Horse Lovers

6 June 28-July 1 Sierra Safari, Horsin’ Around

7 July 7-July 12 Summer Stock, S’mores and More, ∆Horse Lovers, ∆Take Aim

9 July 21-July 26 Camp Superhero, Junior Camp Surprise

11 July 26-July 30 Horsin’ Around, Mystery Makers

12 August 2-August 6 Beads, Jewels & Rhinestones, Creative Kaleidoscope, ∆Horse Lovers

14 August 6-August 9 Sierra Safari

Also open to girls entering 6th grade, ∆ Only for girls entering 5th/6th grade.

Trail Signs



Learn about Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and how to lessen

your impact on the environment! Play games and enjoy activi-

ties related to the seven LNT principles. Learn hiking safety

and spend the day at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. When

you’re not hiking, try out the other fun activities camp has

to offer. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

Space Explorers



Learn about stars, planets and other space phenomena.

Create a star maker and spend an evening stargazing in

the Menzies Meadow. During the day try all the other

activities camp has to offer. Sleep in platform tents.

Gold Diggin’s


Session: 4 (5 days) | Fee: $345

Step back in time to 1849! Cook your own meals outdoors,

try pioneer crafts and enjoy the good old days of

the Gold Rush. Visit the historic Sutter Gold Mine; try your

luck at gold panning and tour a gold mine. Increase your

camp craft skills, learn to canoe and more! Sleep under the

stars or bring your own tent.

Camp Superhero



Find your inner super hero during

this action-packed session. Work

with your cabin mates to complete a

secret mission, design your own mask

and create a comic book page that

represents your character. Sleep in

platform tents.

Summer Stock



Designed for the actress waiting to discover

or be discovered! Theatre games, acting techniques,

costumes, make up, and a day trip to a

play awaits campers in this program. Create

comedy and drama while you explore all available

activities. Earn the Theater badge. Sleep

in sleeping cabins.

Junior Camp Surprise



Experience a new adventure each day during this program full of

surprises. Each day will feature a special activity or out-of-camp

excursion. At the end of the session plan your own surprise for

the whole camp. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

Mystery Makers



Experience all that camp has to offer with a touch

of mystery. Use your powers of deduction to solve

a Mystery Festival thriller. Plan a blindfold mystery

meal and take a mystery hike. Experience all that

camp has to offer with a touch of mystery.

Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

Beads, Jewels & Rhinestones



Design your own bracelets, necklaces and rings as

you work towards earning the Jeweler badge.

Create your own special beads, make a gemstone

ring and paint your own jewelry box. Sleep in

sleeping cabins.

Camera Shots



Are you a camera bug? Earn the Camera Shots badge as you

explore the wonderful world of Camp Menzies through the

lens of a camera. Try different cameras, take pictures for

the camp Web site and create a photo frame for your

favorite picture. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

S’mores and More



Practice the art of outdoor cooking as you earn

the Outdoor Cook badge. Make and use a box

oven, make a snack on a backpacking stove and

enjoy cooking in a solar oven. Try new recipes

and update a few old favorites. Grab your apron

and your appetite, and start mixing up some fun!

Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

Take your stance, nock your arrow and fire

when ready! Creativity abounds with the

games you can play while improving your

archery skills. After the games and practice,

enjoy all the traditional camp activities. Sleep

under the stars or bring your own tent.

Creative Kaleidoscope



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scope of art activities! Pottery, drawing,

Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Horse Lovers


Session: 4 & 12 (5 days) | $350


Calling all Horse Lovers! Improve your horsemanship skills at

this beginning level riding program. Participate in three hours

of horseback riding sessions as well as ground lessons on

horse safety and horse care. When you’re not riding, try out

some of the other activities that camp has to offer. Campers

will spend time with the horses each day but may not ride

every day. Sleep in platform tents.

Take Aim


Session: 7 (6 days) | Fee: $385

Session Dates Programs for Older Girls

2 June 15-June 21 High Tech Hide and Seek, Mad about Murals, Night Owls, ◊Aquaventures

3 June 18-June 21 Camp Quest

5 June 24-July 1 Menzies Mountain Riders, ◊Artist Within, ◊B B Xtreme!, Survivor

6 June 28-July 1 Sky’s the Limit

7 July 7-July 12 Camp Surprise, ◊Golden Gate Girls,

9 July 21-July 26 Night Owls, Camp ‘n’ Canoe,

10 July 21-July 30 Picture This, Tahoe Trekkers, Mountains to the Sea

11 July 26-July 30 Art Extravaganza, Under Construction

12 August 2-August 6 Camp Quest

13 August 2-August 9 Trot ‘n’ Trek, Cave Explorers, Under Construction, Yosemite Institute

14 August 6-August 9 Sky’s the Limit

Girls entering 6th-8th, Girls entering 7th-9th, ◊Girls entering 8th-12th, Girls entering 7th-12th

High Tech Hide and Seek



Try your hand at geocaching, create a Camp Menzies letterbox hike

and create an earthcache during this session full of “clues” and “trea-

sure”. Earn the High Tech Hide and Seek Interest Project Patch as you

explore camp and Calaveras County. Sleep under the stars or bring

your own tent.

Mad about Murals



Leave your mark on Camp Menzies

as you work with your unit to design

and paint a new mural for Camp

Menzies. Create your own mini mural

to take home as well as enjoying

all of the other activities we have at

camp. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

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Night Owls




No school means lazy days of hanging out

with friends, sleeping in and staying up for

those late night chats and snacks. Enjoy

an evening canoe, tell stories and roast

marshmallows over the campfire. Plan a unit

overnight trip out of camp, sleep in and enjoy

a late breakfast. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Camp Quest




Design the perfect in-camp program with

your unit. Choose from swimming, canoeing,

arts ‘n’ crafts, nature study, archery and

more. Plan a day trip to a fun location in

Calaveras County. A great opportunity for

both new and returning campers. Sleep


Menzies

Mountain Riders



Improve your horsewoman-ship skills at this intermediate

riding program. Work on timing, rhythm, and balance during

four hours of horseback riding sessions and participate in

ground sessions on the care and feeding of horses. When

you’re not riding, try out all the other activities camp has to

offer. Campers will spend time with the horses each day,

but may not ride every day. Sleep under the stars or bring

your own tent. Prerequisite: Must have participated in

two Passport to Ride lessons or have had 10 hours of riding

experience prior to camp.

Sky’s the Limit


Session: 6 & 14 (4 days) | $260

The sky’s the limit during this girl driven program.

Make new friends while exploring the out-of-doors.

Enjoy everything camp has to offer… canoe in Lake

Nettie Hunter, visit the nature hut, try your choice of

arts ‘n’ crafts, sing around the campfire, and cook

outdoors. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

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Camp Surprise

Entering Grades: 6th-8th, Session: 7 (6 days) | $425

Experience a new adventure each day during this program full of

surprises. Each day will feature a special activity or out-of-camp

excursion. There will also be a special overnight. At the end of the session plan

your own surprise for the whole camp. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

Art Extravaganza



Use your creative energies in a variety

of art activities! Pottery, drawing,

painting, and drama are just a few of

the art mediums you can experiment

with. Sleep under the stars or bring

your own tent.

Cave Explorers



Rappel, spelunk, walk and

Trot ‘n’ Trek



Improve your horsemanship skills at this advanced riding

program. Work on timing, rhythm, and balance during

six hours of horseback riding sessions and participate in

ground sessions on the care and feeding of horses. Campers

will spend time with the horses each day, but may not

ride every day. Sleep under the stars or bring your own

tent. Prerequisite: Must have attended Menzies Mountain

Riders I or II, or Trot ‘n’ Trek, or have 14 hours of riding

experience prior to camp.

swim through a variety of

the Motherlode’s treasured

caves. Explore the mountain

from the inside out and still

have time for activities in

camp. Campers wishing to

rappel must be 12 years old,

at least 4’10”, and weigh

at least 100 pounds. Sleep

under the stars or bring

your own tent.

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Let the beauty of Camp Menzies inspire the

artist within you. Work with ceramics, tile

and clay during this special art inspired ses-

sion. Visit a local kiln shop and talk to the

Aquaventures



Raft on a Class 3 river, kayak

on Lake Alpine and plan your

own “beach” party at one of our local lakes. Don’t forget canoe-

ing, swimming and all of the other activities available to you at

camp. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent.

Artist Within



B Xtreme!



Complete the B Xtreme Interest project as you

explore a variety of the extreme sports available

around camp. Try rock climbing, kayaking, moun-

tain biking and a challenge course

or zip line during special day and

overnight trips out of camp. Sleep

in sleeping cabins.

artists about what inspires them. Earn the

Artistic Crafts interest project patch. Sleep

in sleeping cabins.

Under Construction


Session: 11 & 13 (15 days) | $475

Be part of a special construction crew of girls ages

13-18 and members of the Sacramento Chapter of

NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction).

Swing hammers, pound nails and learn how to use

power tools as you build a new sleeping cabin at Camp

Menzies. Sleep in platform tents. Girls will return home

between sessions 11 and 13.

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travel

We are excited to offer several programs that allow girls

to travel throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountains and

beyond. Girls participating in Camp Menzies travel sessions

will start and end their adventure at camp

Sessions

but will spend 3 to 6 nights out of camp during

their session.

Camp ‘n’ Canoe



Practice canoe swamping, self-rescue, paddling

techniques and more. Work on your canoe

skills in camp before heading out for 3 days

of camping on the beautiful Union & Utica

Reservoirs. Sleep under the stars or bring your

own tent.

Mountains to the Sea


Session: 10 (10 days) | $615

Travel from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the

Monterey Bay Peninsula. Camp near the coast and

spend time exploring the Monterey Bay Aquarium

and the wonders of Big Sur. Take a whale watching

tour and hike along the Monterey Peninsula

Recreational Trail while working on the Makin’

Waves focus book. Sleep under the stars or bring

your own tent.

Yosemite Institute

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Spend a week in the beautiful backyard

of Yosemite National Park while learning

more about the park environment! Join

other students at the renowned Yosemite

Institute as highly qualified professionals

in the fields of natural history and

environmental interpretation lead you on

hikes and other outings throughout the

park. In camp, sleep under the stars or

bring your own tent; while at Yosemite

Institute you will be staying in cabins.

Survivor



Do you have the skills needed to survive in the wilderness? This

jam packed session will help you to develop the confidence

needed to meet the challenges of outdoor survival. Participate

in daily role plays and challenges and receive first aid and CPR

training. Practice your skills during a solo sleep and an extended

overnight experience out of camp. Sleep under the starts or bring

your own tent.

Picture This


Session: 10 (10 days) | $615

Grab your camera and explore the scenic wonders of the Sierra

Nevada mountains. Visit Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Yosemite

National Park, Mono Lake and Bodie State Historic Park before

heading back to camp to create a trip scrapbook with your best

pictures. Work on the Parks Matter focus book during your

travels. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Tahoe

Trekkers


Session: 10 (10 days) | $615

Explore the natural beauty and

history of one of the bluest

lakes in the world. Take a cruise

on Emerald Bay, picnic on the

beaches and explore several of

the hiking trails, historic sites and

museums in the area. Sleep under

the stars or bring your own tent.

Golden Gate Girls

Entering Grades: 8th-12th, Session: 7 (6 days) | $425

Enjoy a combination of camping and city life during this

special travel program. Have a fun evening at camp before

setting out to discover the beauty and culture of San

Francisco. Walk along the Golden Gate, explore the Cali-

fornia Academy of Sciences, shop on Pier 39 and enjoy ice

cream at Ghirardelli Square. Return to camp in time for a

final campfire. Sleep under the stars or bring your own tent;

three nights will be spent at a youth hostel in San Francisco.

Camp Swell *


Dates and Times: 9 AM, Monday, July 12 to 5 PM, Friday, July 16 | $325

Let’s hit the beach! Grab your suit, towel, water shoes, sunscreen and your kindred

spirit. We’ll spend four glorious days on the Central Coast. Stay in a beach house and

enjoy an introductory surfing course taught by a certified instructor. Fee includes

surfing instruction, equipment rental, van transportation from Modesto*, housing,

meals and a patch. Prerequisite: You must be in good physical condition, able to

tread water for two minutes, and swim 100 yards

without a PFD.

* This trip will start and end at our Modesto office.

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These specially designed leadership programs will show you how to develop and lead camp programs; all while


leadership

Programs

improving your problem-solving skills and having fun with camp friends. A chance to gain supervised hands-on

experience working with younger campers.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (C.I.T.) or

WRANGLER-IN-TRAINING (W.I.T.)

*Prerequisite: At least 15 years old or entering 10th grade

Improve your leadership skills and learn about the needs

of children in the camp setting. Explore the basics of

developing and delivering camp program and camp

operations. W.I.T.’s will shadow riding staff at the horse

corral and must have horseback riding experience.

ADVANCED C.I.T.

*Prerequisite: At least 16 years old or

entering 11th grade and completion of

the C.I.T. program or its equivalent

Focus on camp management and gain

practical experience in various areas

of the camp operation. Practice your

leadership and program skills while

working with younger campers. Sleep

APPRENTICE C.I.T.

*Prerequisite: At least 17 years old or entering 12th grade and

completion of the C.I.T. program or it’s equivalent. Fee: $350

Use your leadership and program skills as you work under the supervision of camp staff, in units,

or at your favorite specialty area. Carry out an individual project and learn more about camp

management. In an effort to provide more flexibility for girls participating in the Apprentice CIT

program this summer, each girl will create an individualized schedule with the camp director

prior to the start of the summer season. This will include attending one of three

orientation weekends and three to six of our camp sessions or weekend programs.

Orientation dates and more details can be found on the Web site.

Program DAYS Dates Sessions fee

CIT Group 1 18 June 18-July 12 3, 5 & 7* $400

CIT Group 2 18 July 21-August 9 10 & 13* $400

WIT Group 1 18 June 18-July 12 3, 5 & 7* $400

WIT Group 2 18 July 21-August 9 10 & 13* $400

Advanced CIT Group 1 25 June 15-July 18 2, 5, 7 & 8* $450

Advanced CIT Group 2 26 July 15-August 15 8, 10, 13 & 15* $450

*Participants will return home between sessions

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horseback

riding

Opportunities

Camp Menzies offers basic horseback riding instruction. Campers can select

from two levels--beginning and intermediate. The one-hour beginning

instruction includes a safety orientation, arena instruction, and a trail ride that

is already included in the regular camp fee. The two-hour intermediate class,

which includes basic horsemanship, horse-handling techniques, safety and

a trail ride is offered during our longer sessions ( days or more) and

can be chosen for an additional $0 fee. The intermediate class is

for an experienced rider. Additional information and sign ups will be

included in the camp information packet.

Trailblazers

Open to: Grades 4-12

Date and Time: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10 AM to 1:30 PM,

Sunday, June 6, 2010 or Saturday, September 11, 2010,

10 AM to 1:30 PM, Sunday, September 12

$70 per girl, $70 per adult

This is an overnight camping program for Girl Scout troops.

Each troop will get to enjoy a trail ride, horseback riding, roping

demonstrations, as well as some other traditional camp

activities. Fee includes horseback riding instruction, program

materials, participation patch, and food. Each troop will need

a troop Level I first aider. Please limit adults to the Girl

Scout Safety-Wise ratio of two adults to every 20 girls. Girls

can register with a troop or as an individual for this event.

Individuals will need to have an adult attend with them.

Please contact the main council office or visit Girl Scouts

Heart of Central California’s Web site at www.girlscoutshcc.org

to register for this program. Transportation to

camp is not provided for this event.

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more events

at Camp Menzies

Please contact the main council office or visit Girl Scouts Heart of Central

California’s website at www.girlscoutshcc.org to register for these programs.

Transportation to camp is not

provided for any of the following events.

Camp Menzies Clean-up Crew

Open to: Girls 4th grade and older.

Dates and times: 6:00 PM, Friday, May 28 to

11:00 AM, Sunday, May 30 | $15 per person

Join in the fun of hard work. Help to get Camp Menzies

ready for the summer. Earn the Camp Menzies Clean Camp

Crew

patch as you sort supplies, rake pine needles, prepare

the kitchen and health center, wash dishes, and dust off all

of the props that help create the “Menzies

Magic!” Meals are provided. An adult must

accompany all girls. Horseback riding will be

available for an additional fee.

Troop Camping at Menzies

Open to: Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors

and Cadettes

Dates and Times: 4:30 PM, Friday, August 20

to 11:00 AM, Sunday, August 22 | $60 per girl;

$40 per adult

Does your troop want to get into camping? This is

the program for you! Explore the out-of-doors while

receiving an introduction to troop camping. Activities

include canoeing, swimming, archery (4th grade and

up), arts ‘n’ crafts, hiking and more. Each troop must

have one adult who is Troop Camp Certified to help

girls plan, and accompany them to camp. In addition,

the troop must have a Level 1 First Aider. Fee includes

food, program materials, outdoor accommodations,

and participation patch. Horseback riding will be

available for an additional fee.

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If you had fun attending one of our Under Construction

sessions then this is the program for you. Come work

with Uncle Buck on some special projects to make our

camp even better and enjoy camp activities when you

are not building. Sleep in sleeping cabins. Prerequisite:

Online registration is not available for the following events.

Special registration forms for these events will be available online

or at your service unit meeting beginning in April.

Family Camping at Menzies

Open to: All Girl Scouts and their Families

Dates and times: 5:00 PM, Friday, August 27 to

11:00 AM, Sunday, August 29

OR

5:00 PM, Friday, September 3 to 11:00 AM,

Sunday, September 5 | $40 per child (Children

under 3 are free); $35 per adult

Bring your whole family and experience magical Camp

Menzies! Enjoy swimming, archery (4th grade and up),

arts ‘n’ crafts, hiking, canoeing (water permitting), songs,

games and more! Families provide their own tent or can

request a platform tent or sleeping cabin (first come, first

served). Fee includes staff guided activities, program sup-

plies, food and participation patch. Horseback riding will

be available for an additional fee.

Camp Menzies Close-Down Party

Open to: Girls 4th grade and older and their families (siblings who

wish to attend must be entering 4th grade)

Dates and Times: 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 4 to 11:00 AM,

Monday, September 6 | $15.00 per person

All great things must come to an end. Help to close Camp Menzies

down for the winter. Earn the Camp Menzies Close-Down patch as you

help clean and put supplies away for the winter. When you’re not work-

ing, enjoy craft and nature study sessions as well as optional evening

programs. Meals are provided.

Under Construction Reunion

Open to: 2005-2010 Under Construction

Participants

Dates and Times: 10:00 AM, Saturday, September

4 to 11:00 AM, Monday, September 6 | $15

Must have attended an Under Construction session at

Camp Menzies.

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q+a

About Camp Menzies

What is included in the camp fees?

All camp fees include: supervision and instruction from

trained staff, program activities, transportation, sickness/

accident insurance, camp T-shirt, patch, group photo,

daily meals, snacks and a one-hour horseback riding

session.

Is transportation available to and from camp?

Bus transportation is available from Sacramento,

Modesto, Stockton, and Angels Camp. Travel to and

from pickup points is the family’s responsibility.

What health and safety standards are maintained at

Camp Menzies?

Camps must meet established standards for health

and safety, site, program and personnel, which are set

by state and local governments and Girl Scouts of

the U.S.A. The camp staff is also trained in safety and

emergency procedures.

What is ACA?

Camp Menzies is a member of the

American Camping Association

(ACA). Every three years, a team

of ACA officials, who are camping

professionals, visit the camp to evaluate compliance

with the high standards set by a national ACA standards

board. ACA standards address the camp’s practices,

policies, and procedures as they relate to personnel,

program, administration, and site and facilities. Camp

Menzies was visited in the summer of 2007 and our

accreditation was renewed. Only camps that are

accredited may bear the American Camp Association

accredited seal.

What are the counselors like?

Camp staff members are enthusiastic, talented and

caring adults, who are selected on the basis of their

experience, ability to serve as role models and their

genuine desire to work with children. The ratio of

counselors to girls varies with the age of the campers.

Camp units with younger girls have the greatest ratio of

counselors to campers.

includes activity programming and outdoor skills,

songs, games, first aid and safety, team building, age level

characteristics, how to deal with homesickness, and

more. Staff who supervise high adventure activities are

required to have additional training and qualifications.

Where do girls sleep?

Sleeping arrangements vary, depending on the camp

program you choose. Campers sleep on metal beds

with mattresses either: under the stars; on a wooden

platform with a canvas cover; or, in a sleeping cabin with

solid walls, roof and screened windows. Campers who

choose a program with “sleep under the stars” may

bring their own tent from home.

Can my daughter be in the same unit as her friends?

Prior to camp placement your daughter may request to

be with one special friend in the same unit and program,

if her friend is about the same age and ability. To be

considered for the same unit, both girls must request

each other and the registration forms need to be mailed

in the same envelope. Girls requesting a buddy must

mail or fax in their forms together, you cannot request

buddies when your register online. If your friend is not

a currently registered Girl Scout she can still join you

at camp if she completes a registration form and pays

an additional $12 fee. After placement, if two or more

friends are attending the same session and program

together, parents can request that they be placed in the

same tent using the Parent Letter to the Counselors which

is included in the camp information packet.

Can I visit the camp?

We invite you to attend our Open House on Saturday,

June 12, when both campers and their parents can visit

the camp, tour the facility, and meet staff who will be

working there. The Camp Director will be there to

answer any questions you may have.

What training does camp staff receive?

Camp staff receives extensive on-site training

prior to the arrival of all campers. Training

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When does registration for camp open?

Camp registration begins on February 1, 2010.

Registrations received prior to this date will be held until

that date and then processed randomly. No preference

will be given to registrations received prior to February

1. After February 1, registrations will be processed as

they are received.

When will my deposit be processed?

Deposits will be processed when registration forms are

received. If they are received prior to February 1st, the

deposit will be processed and the form will be held until

placement occurs on February 1st.

When is my camper considered confirmed?

Campers are considered confirmed as soon as their

registration is placed in their first or second choice

camp program. You will be notified if the camp session

you requested is full. If a second choice program is listed

you will be placed in that program.

When do I pay for camp?

Your camp bill will arrive with your confirmation packet.

Payment of the camp fees is due at least four weeks

prior to the start of the session for which you have

registered. Note: The council will accept Visa,

MasterCard and Discover Credit Cards.

Can I use Cookie Credits to pay for camp?

Due to the volume of registrations we process, we

CANNOT

accept cookie credits for the $75 deposit.

However, once you have received your bill, you may use

your cookie credits to pay for the balance of your camp

fees.

Is financial assistance available?

If you are within the Girl Scouts Heart of Central

California jurisdiction and are a registered Girl Scout or

want to become a Girl Scout, you are eligible to apply

for financial help to attend Girl Scout resident camps.

Please see the forms section of the brochure for the

requirements and Financial Assistance Form. If you live

outside of the council’s jurisdiction, contact your local

Girl Scout council for financial assistance information.

If I’m not a Girl Scout are there any special fees?

An additional $12 fee will apply for any girls not

registered as a Girl Scout by February 1, 2010.

Are campers covered by insurance?

All campers are covered by sickness and accident

insurance. The cost is included in the camp fee.

Will my daughter need a physical examination to

attend camp?

Yes. Each camper is required to have a physical

examination before arriving at camp. The examination

must have occurred within 24 months of the starting

day of the session your camper is attending. A current

Health Information Form completed by the parents and

signed by a physician is required for all campers, and

must be received in the office 4 weeks prior to their

camp session. Health Information forms will be available

online.

For resident camp questions contact the Camp Director for

information on programs, or the Administrative Department for

information on fees/registration at:

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California-Main Office

P.O. Box 162137

Sacramento, CA 95816

Questions?

Telephone: (800) 322-4475 or (916) 638-4475 • Fax: (916) 638-8452

E-mail: campmenzies@girlscoutshcc.org • Website: www.girlscoutshcc.org

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When to Register

Registration opens February 1, 2010. Registrations may be submitted by mail, fax, in person or on-line where applicable. Telephone

registrations will not be accepted. Registrations received prior to February 1, 2010 will be accepted and the deposit will be processed

but no campers will be placed until after the February 1st deadline. No preference will be given to registrations received prior to

February 1, 2010. Registrations submitted by fax or on-line must be received by 11:59 p.m. February 1, 2010 to be included in the

initial selection process. After February 1, 2010, registrations will be processed as they are received.

You will be notified if the camp session/program you requested is full. If your first choice session/program is full and if a second choice

session/program is listed on the registration form, and space is available, you will automatically be placed in that session/

program. Please do not list a second choice if you do not want to be placed in that session/program.

How to Register

If your daughter plans to attend more than one camp, or more than one session, a separate registration form and deposit are required

for each. (Photocopies will be accepted.) Send a $75 deposit with each registration form to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California to

avoid delay or you may pay the total camp fee at the time of registration. Deposits will be processed upon receipt of the registration

form. Cookie credits may NOT be used for resident camp deposits. There will be a service charge on all returned checks.

Bringing a non-Girl Scout friend : Please remember: If your daughter is not a registered Girl Scout by February 1, 2010, an

additional fee of $12 will be added to her camper fee. This additional fee covers Girl Scout membership.

Financial assistance toward camp fees is available to girls in need. Use the financial assistance form in this brochure to apply. Please

note that your camp registration form and your request for financial assistance are two separate forms. Send the financial assistance

form to your local council and your camp application/registration to the GSHCC Main Council Office.

Buddies

Girls may request to be with one special friend in the same unit and program, if they are about the same age and ability. To be

considered for the same unit, both girls must request each other and the registration forms need to be mailed in the same envelope.

Girls requesting a buddy must mail or fax in their forms together, you cannot request buddies when you register online.

Confirmation

Allow at least two weeks for confirmation of your registration. No camp confirmations, verbal or written, will be available before

February 15, 2010. Additional camp information will be mailed to you with your confirmation packet.

Payment

The balance of the camp fee is due and payable four weeks before the opening day of the camp session you have chosen. You will

receive a flyer with your bill – Important Dates to Remember – which will include the specific date payment is due. The camper

will lose her place in the camp session/program if payment is not received by the due date. Payments may be made by check, money

order, VISA, MasterCard or Discover and should be directed to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California.

Partial Payments

Our council will accept partial payments. Payments must be a minimum of $50. Full payment still must be recieved four weeks

before the opening day of the camp session you have chosen. You must track your own payments, additonal bills will not be sent.

Refund

If your selected camps are full, and no alternative can be found, or if the financial assistance amount requested is not fully granted, the

total amount paid will be refunded. A portion of the camp fee (minus $25) will be refunded only if:

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Family plans change and the camper can no longer attend – (in this case, written notification must be received four

weeks before the opening date of the confirmed camp session)

The camper does not attend due to illness or injury (a letter from a physician must accompany the refund request)

The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury (refunds are prorated in such cases and will be made only at the

request of the parent)

No refunds will be made if the camper leaves early for any other reason. Refund requests must be recieved by October

1, 2010.

For Girl Scouts Heart of Central California resident camps, mail completed form to: Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, Resident

Camp Registration, P.O. Box 162137, Sacramento, CA 95816.

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The benefits of a camp experience far outweigh the costs.

Financial assistance is limited, but Girl Scouts Heart of Central

California will make every effort to provide enough support so

that no girl misses out on participation in camp due to lack of

funds. If you feel attending camp would be a financial hardship,

please apply for financial assistance. Financial assistance usually

covers a portion of the camp fees. Each request is considered on an individual basis and decisions are based on the girl’s need and the

availability of funds. Girls living within the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California jurisdiction and who are registered as a Girl Scout,

or who want to become a Girl Scout, are eligible to apply. If you live outside the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California jurisdiction

please call your local council for information about their financial assistance form and process.

Financial Assistance Request Guidelines

The financial assistance form included in this brochure is to be used when requesting financial assistance. All financial assistance

applications are confidential. Financial assistance is based on need and must be clearly reflected. Your household income must be

verified by attaching a copy of the first page of your most recent California or Federal Tax Return to the financial

assistance request, the form will be returned if verification is not attached. Families are expected to pay as much as they

can toward the cost of the camp. A girl may receive only one financial grant per year to attend resident camp.

How to Apply

Complete the entire financial assistance form. It will be returned or delayed in processing if it is not complete or if verification of

income is not attached. Call the council if you need assistance in filling out the form.

If you are a registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Council

If applying for financial assistance to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California resident camps:

• Mail the completed financial assistance form (with verification of income) and camp registration form, in the same envelope,

to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, P.O. Box 162137, Sacramento, CA 95816.

• Or fax the forms to (916) 638-8452.

If applying for financial assistance to another Girl Scout resident camp in Northern California or Nevada:

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Contact the Northern California/Nevada Girl Scout council offering the camp for a registration form.

Mail the registration form to the Northern California/Nevada Girl Scout council offering the camp.

Mail the financial assistance form (with verification of income) included in this brochure to Girl Scouts Heart of Central

California, P.O. Box 162137, Sacramento, CA 95816.

Or fax the financial assistance form to (916) 638-8452.

If you are NOT a registered Girl Scout in Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Council

• Mail the registration form included in this brochure to Girl Scouts Heart of

Central California, P.O. Box 162137, Sacramento, CA 95816.

• Contact your local Girl Scout council for their financial assistance form and instructions.

For assistance, please contact

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at (916) 638-4475 / (800) 322-4475.

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