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SUMMER

2013

Girl Scouts

Heart of

Central

CA

WHY CAMP?

SUMMER

2013

Girl Scouts

Heart of

Central

CA

Summer wouldn’t be the same without it. And Girl Scouts Heart of Central

California (GSHCC) wouldn’t be the same without Menzies—the council’s

beautiful camp nestled among the glorious trees of the Sierra Nevada.

At resident camp, girls entering grades 2–12 are given the opportunity to

connect with nature, try new activities and make new friends. They sing around

the campfire, have fun and gain a sense of community—all while learning to be

independent. Camp inspires interests and gives girls a sense of appreciation for

home as well as the great outdoors. What do girls spend most of their time doing

at Camp Menzies? Growing.

There’s just something about camp that sticks with girls for a lifetime. Camp

creates memories—plain and simple.

This summer there are more than 60 programs at Camp Menzies, and girls

can sign up for more than one. Included in every resident program: canoeing,

swimming, archery (for grades 4 and up), arts ‘n’ crafts, nature study, hiking,

outdoor cooking, horses, stargazing and more.

LOCATION

Camp Menzies is a gorgeous mountain site located in Calaveras County at a

5,000-foot elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains, approximately 80 miles

east of Stockton. The 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 in tents or sleeping cabins.

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DETA ILS

GSHCC offers a variety of overnight sessions ranging from four to eight days. Any

girl entering grades 2–12 may attend Camp Menzies. Participants are accepted

into programs on a first-come, first-served basis, without regard to race, ethnicity,

national origin or disability, provided they meet all program requirements. Girls can

even bring a friend along to camp! (For girls not already registered as a Girl Scout by

February 1, 2013, 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 Forest Friends or Sierra Safari to specialty programs, such as horseback

riding or art. Each unit (girls and staff together) plans its own schedule of activities

for each session. Special all-camp events like campfires, themed meals, carnivals,

talent shows or other all-camp programs are also held throughout the session.

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Journey:

Come Journey with us! Look for this

symbol to find camp programs that

include completing parts of the Girl

Scout Journeys.

STEM:

Programs with this symbol include

STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering or Math) components.

camp menzies 2013

Session # Dates DAYS

1 June 17-June 21 5 days

2 June 24-June 28 5 days

3 June 24-July 1 8 days

3a June 25-July 1 7 days

4 June 28 -July 1 4 days

5 July 9-July 12 4 days


6a July 8-July 14 7 days



8 a July 18-July 26 9 days

8 b July 20-July 26 7 days


10 July 29-August 2 5 days

11 July 29-August 5 8 days

11a July 30-August 5 7 days

12 August 2-August 5 4 days

13 August 8-August 11 4 days

Two of Us

Entering Grades: 2-12

Sessions: 8 & 13 (4 days) Fee: $295

Join us for a fun-filled four 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. Campers entering sixth grade and older have the option of

participating in our traditional Two of Us session or trying our advanced

session geared for older girls and returning campers. Campers who

register for the advanced program will plan their own program which

will include a trip out of camp. Campers attending the advanced

program will be placed in a tent camping unit.

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camp programs

Session # Dates

DAYS

1 June 17-June 21 Eco Explorers

2 June 24-June 28 Gold Medal Girls

4 June 28-July 1 Forest Friends

5 July 9-July 12 Forest Friends

7 July 12-July 15 Pixie Painters

9 July 22-July 26 WOW! Wonders of Water

& Dazzling Dancers

10 July 29-August 2 Firelight and Fairy Tales

12 August 2-August 5 Forest Friends

Eco Explorers


Session: 1 (5 days) I Fee: $315

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 while earning the Hiker

badge. Sleep in tents.

Gold Medal Girls - NEW!



Get ready for the Camp Menzies Olympics! Develop personal and

teamwork skills by joining in a variety of water-based and land games

throughout the week. With an emphasis on fun and team spirit, campers

may choose to sample volleyball, soccer, canoeing, swimming, and

more as they work toward the Fair Play badge. Sleep in tents.

Forest Friends

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Sessions: 4, 5 & 12 (4 days) I Fee: $265

Songs, arts ‘n’ 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!

Pixie Painters



Get inspired by the nature that surrounds you as you try a variety of

painting techniques including watercolors, nature printing and fingerpainting.

Work together with your unit to design a special mural for

the camp and display your best paintings at a special camp art show.

Sleep in sleeping cabins.

WOW! Wonders of Water



Embark on a special journey to discover the “Wonders of Water.”

Explore the camp waterways, create a rainbow, make watermelon

coolers, and design a special mural for the camp as you become an

advocate for water conservation. Earn part of the WOW! Wonders of

Water Journey. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Dazzling Dancers - NEW!



Dance the days away—the spotlight is on you! Share your moves

with your new friends, have a dance party, and put on a dance show

for the whole camp. Make a dancer’s tiara and a tutu that will really

shine during your final performance. Earn the Dancer badge. Sleep

in sleeping cabins.

Firelight and Fairy Tales



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

games, and stories from around the world. Make your own princess

crown, enjoy an afternoon tea party and create your own storybook

as you complete parts of the A World of Girls Journey. Sleep in

sleeping cabins.

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camp programs

Session # Dates

DAYS

1 June 17-June 21 Get Moving; Harriet Potter; Horse Lovers ;

Jump, Jive and Swing; S’mores and More

2 June 24-June 28 Aqua Explorers; Harriet Potter; Power UP!

4 June 28-July 1 Horse Lovers ; Junior JAM; Sierra Safari

5 July 9-July 12 Horse Lovers ; Junior JAM; Sierra Safari

6 July 9-July 15 Summer Stock; Take Aim ♥

7 July 12-July 15 Horse Lovers ; Sierra Safari

9 July 22-July 26 Beads, Jewels and Rhinestones; Girl vs. Wild;

Kickin’ it at Menzies; Mystery Makers

10 July 29-August 2 Aqua Explorers; Camera Shots; Horse Lovers ;

Menzies Musicians

12 August 2-August 5 Sierra Safari

4th-6th; ♥ only open for girls entering 5th-7th grade

Get Moving - NEW!



Discover the energy inside of you, the energy in places and spaces

and the energy you use to get from here to there. Design your own

energizing snack, make an energy pledge and create your own

handmade paper as you work on parts of the GET MOVING! Journey.


Harriet Potter


Sessions: 1 & 2 (5 days) I Fee: $330

Try your own kitchen chemistry, potions and magic this week! Mix

your ingredients, wave your magic wand, and explore the world of

science and magic. Top off the week with a game of Quidditch – Camp

Menzies style! Complete parts of the aMUSE Journey and choose other

activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, and arts ‘n’ crafts to

round out the week. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

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Jump, Jive and Swing



Do you love to dance? Try your hand at many dance styles and steps.

Plan a unit dance party and perform for the whole camp. Step, tap,

and whirl your way through the session as you complete parts of the

GET MOVING! Journey. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

S’mores and More



Practice the art of outdoor cooking as you earn the Simple Meals

badge. Make and use a box oven, make a snack on a backpacking

stove, and see what you can cook using solar energy. Try new recipes

and update a few old favorites. Grab your apron and your appetite,

and start mixing up some fun! Sleep in tents.

Aqua Explorers


Session: 2 & 10 (5 days) I Fee: $335

Take on a new water challenge each day as you swim, hike, canoe

and kayak through the Sierras. Enjoy activities in camp as well as

special field trips out of camp to explore the beautiful waterways of

Calaveras County. Sleep in tents.

Power Up! - NEW!



Can one person make a difference? Girl Scouts can! Build a great

camp community using teamwork. Face team challenges, make

new friends, and spend time at camp doing everything you love as

you work on parts of the Agent of Change Journey and discover the

“Power of Team.” Sleep in sleeping cabins.

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camp programs

Junior JAM - NEW!



This session is jam-packed with a bit of everything for the first-time

camper! Work toward your Independence badge, get creative with

arts ‘n’ crafts, participate in fun unit and all-camp activities, and

meet new friends while roasting s’mores around the campfire.

Sleep in tents.

Sierra Safari


Sessions: 4, 5, 7 & 12 (4 days) I Fee: $265

Make new friends as you explore all the nooks and crannies of

Camp Menzies. Trek through all the activities camp has to offer:

swimming, canoeing, archery, arts ‘n’ crafts, nature study,

campfires and more. This is a great program for first-time campers.


Summer Stock



Designed for the actress waiting to 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 camp activities. Complete parts of the aMUSE Journey.


Beads, Jewels and Rhinestones

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Design your own bracelets, necklaces and rings as you work toward

earning the Jeweler badge. Take a trip to Murphys to visit a jewelry

store. Create your own special beads, make a gemstone ring, and

paint your own jewelry box. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Girl vs. Wild



Come to camp and get closer to nature; build a shelter and spend

a night sleeping out. Learn how to pitch a tent, use a compass and

build the perfect fire as you complete the Camper badge. Cook out,

camp out, and get out! Sleep in tents.

Kickin’ it at Menzies - NEW!



Calling all soccer players! Improve your game at this exciting new

program. Work with college athletes to perfect your soccer

techniques during daily clinics. When you’re not playing soccer,

choose from the other activities camp has to offer. Earn the Practice

with Purpose badge. Sleep in tents.

Mystery Makers



Experience all that camp has to offer with a touch of mystery. Use

your powers of deduction and forensic science to solve a camp

mystery. Plan a blindfold mystery meal and take a mystery hike.

Experience all that camp has to offer with a mysterious twist as you

earn the Detective badge. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Camera Shots



Are you a camera bug? Earn the Digital Photography badge as you

explore the wonderful world of Camp Menzies through the lens of a

camera. Try different cameras, take pictures for the camp website,

and create a photo frame for your favorite picture. Practice your

nature photography on a special day trip to Calaveras Big Trees

State Park. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

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camp programs

Menzies Musicians



Camp Menzies will be rockin’ with the sounds of music. Make your

own instruments, sing songs and see a live musical performance as

you work toward earning the Musicians badge. Sleep in sleeping

cabins.

Horse Lovers



Sessions: 4, 5 & 7 (4 days) I Fee: $295

Calling all horse lovers! Develop your horsewomanship skills at this beginning

level riding program. Participate in three hours of horseback riding 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 sleeping cabins.

Take Aim ♥



Take your stance; knock 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 in tents.

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Session # Dates

DAYS

June 10-June 14

Yosemite Camp of Service

1 June 17-June 21 Aspiring Athletes; Aqua Art*; Comic Artist*;

Horse Lovers; Night Owls*; Mystery,

Mummies and More*; Seascapes and Sunsets

2 June 24-June 28 Engineers*; Menzies Mountain Riders*

3 June 24-July 1 Expressions; Geoventures*; Survivorapple;

Theater Buffs*

3A June 25-July 1 Makin’ Waves*; Surf, Sand and Sail

4 June 28-July 1 Camp Quest*; Horse Lovers

5 July 9-July 12 Horse Lovers

6 July 9-July 15 Camp Surprise*; Camp ‘n’ Canoe; MEdia*;

Tahoe Trekkers*; Take Aim♥

6A July 8-July 14 Architectural Antics

7 July 12-July 15 Camp Quest*; Horse Lovers

8 July 18-July 21 Locavore

8A July 18-July 26 Under Construction

8B July 20-July 26 Surf, Sand and Sail*; Volcano Voyagers

9 July 22-July 26 LiA*; Menzies Mountain Riders*; Night Owls*

10 July 29-August 2 Yosemite Institute*; Horse Lovers

11 July 29-August 5 Dare to Do it; Menzies Master Chefs*;

Mythbustersapple; Trot ‘n’ Trekapple

11A July 30-August 5 She’s a Scientist! ; Sonoma Beach Safari*

12 August 2-August 5 Camp Quest*

13 August 8-Augustb11 Golden Gate Girls*; Mellow Me Out

4th-6th; ♥5th-7th; *6th-8th; 6th-12th; 7th-12th; apple7th-9th; 8th-10th; 8th-12th; 9th-12th

Aspiring Athletes - NEW!



Participate in team-building activities, play games from around the

world and work your magic on the sports field. Take a trip out of camp

to try golf and challenge the staff to a game of soccer or Ultimate

Frisbee. Work on the Athlete badge. Sleep in tents.

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camp programs

Aqua Art *



Capture the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains with watercolor

paints; design your own fountain and create a water-filled display

as you experiment with different art mediums using and inspired

by water. Sleep in tents.

Comic Artist *



Become writer, director, actor and illustrator as you work to create

your own visual story through comic art. Earn the Comic Artist badge

as you develop your own special comic from start to finish. Sleep in

sleeping cabins.

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 paddle, tell stories, and roast marshmallows over the campfire.

Plan a unit overnight trip out of camp, sleep in, and enjoy a late breakfast

as you work on the Night Owls badge. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Engineers *

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Build a rubber band catapult, try to keep your egg from cracking

during an egg drop, and particpate in the Camp Menzies model bridge

building competition. Each day you will be faced with a new

engineering challenge. Discover the physics and the fun of the

other activities we offer at camp. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Menzies Mountain Riders *



Improve your horsewomanship 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 in sleeping cabins. Prerequisite: Must have

attended Horse Lovers, participated in two Passport to Ride lessons or

have 10 hours of riding experience prior to camp.

Expressions



Express yourself through performance and visual arts. Explore different

types of dance and choreography, test out your vocal chords as you

try singing like your favorite idol, then head to the art room to paint

like Picasso. The possibilities are endless during this week at Camp

Menzies – it’s time to express yourself! Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Geoventures * - NEW!



Make rock candy, fossil jewelry, and ice cream using rock salt.

Learn more about rocks, minerals and fossils as you spelunk, climb

and swim throughout the Sierra Nevada. Sleep in tents.

Theater Buffs *



Explore theater from the inside out, see a live performance, interview

cast and crew, and create your own performance to showcase what

you have learned throughout the week. Complete parts of the aMAZE!

Journey. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

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camp programs

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 in tents.

Camp Surprise *



Experience a new adventure each day during this program full of

surprise. 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 in tents.

MEdia * - NEW!



Tour local media outlets and learn more about interviewing,

photography and film before heading up to Camp Menzies to become

the reporters who capture life at camp. Work on the MEdia Journey.


Under Construction

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Session: 8A (9 days) I Fee: $450

Be part of a special construction crew of girls ages 13-18 with

members of the Sacramento Chapter of NAWIC (National Association

of Women in Construction) and other volunteers from the construction

industry. Swing hammers, pound nails and learn how to use power

tools as you build a new structure at Camp Menzies. Sleep in tents.

LiA (Leader in Action) * - NEW!



Work on your Leader in Action (LiA) award by spending the week

working with younger girls in a hands-on training experience you’ll never

forget! In your free time take a dip in the lake, shoot a round of archery or

visit the nature hut. Sleep in tents.

Dare to Do It - NEW!



Do you love a challenge? Rock climb, slide down a zip line,

white water raft, canoe, spelunk and hike. Every day is a

new exciting adventure. Sleep in tents.

Menzies Master Chefs *



Become a master chef as you try gourmet cooking in the kitchen and

the out-of-doors throughout this tasty session. Compete in a cooking

competition, visit a local restaurant to tour the kitchen, and plan a

special dessert for the entire camp. When you are not cooking,

try all the other activities camp has to offer. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

Mythbusters



How many people does it take to sink a canoe? Can an arrow pierce

ice? Explore these questions and more as you design and carry out

your own experiments to explore what is fact and fiction. Plan an

overnight out of camp, and try out the other activities camp has to

offer between experiments. Sleep in sleeping cabins.

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camp programs

Trot ‘n’ Trek apple



Improve your horsewomanship skills at this advanced riding program.

Work on timing, rhythm and balance during six hours of horseback

riding sessions, participate in ground sessions on the care and feeding

of horses, and enjoy an extended ride and overnight camping out of

camp. Campers will spend time with the horses each day but may

not ride every day. Sleep in tents. Prerequisite: Must have attended

Menzies Mountain Riders or Trot ‘n’ Trek, or have 14 hours of riding

experience prior to camp.

We are excited to offer several programs that allow girls to travel throughout the Sierra Nevada

and beyond. Travel programs include a minimum of three to six nights of travel and may not

include time at Camp Menzies. Unless otherwise noted, girls will be camping at campgrounds

during their travels. Transportation for most travel programs is provided by seven-, eight- or

12-passenger vehicles. Please check individual descriptions for pick-up and drop-off locations.

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Yosemite Camp of Service


June 10 -14, 2013 I Fee: $220

Spend five days in Yosemite National Park completing the “Resource

Stewardship Girl Scout Ranger program.” Explore this beautiful park, learning

how to protect its natural and cultural resources while engaging in educational

and volunteer service projects. Work alongside professionals who will give you

an inside perspective on environmental science and conservation careers. While

working on the Outdoor badge, you’ll spend three days alongside park rangers

completing service projects and two days exploring the park’s hidden secrets.

Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from Sacramento and

Salida, program supplies, meals, and a fun patch.

*

Mystery, Mummies and More *

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Explore the Winchester Mystery House, visit an ancient Egyptian

mummy and try to figure out “whodunit?” at a mystery dinner

theater event while earning your Special Agent badge. Sleep in tents.

Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from Sacramento,

Stockton and Salida, program supplies, meals, and a fun patch.

*

Seascapes & Sunsets - NEW!



Let the beautiful Mendocino Coast inspire you on this adventure for

artists. Capture dramatic coastlines, towering redwoods, fantastic tide

pools, and the picturesque village of Mendocino in a variety of different

mediums including watercolor and photography. Visit the unique Glass

Beach, a pygmy forest, and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

Sleep in tents. Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from

Sacramento and Stockton, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

Survivorapple



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

session will help you 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 in tents.

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Makin’ Waves * - NEW!



Are you passionate about Marine Biology? Meet women working in the field

and explore ways to preserve the animals you love as you earn the Animal

Helpers badge. Observe elephant seals in their natural habitat at Año Nuevo

State Reserve, tour the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, and visit the Seymour

Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. Sleep

in tents. Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from Sacramento,

Stockton and Salida, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

*

Surf, Sand and Sail - NEW!

Entering Grades: 9-12, Session: 3A (7 days)

* Entering Grades: 6-8, Session: 8B (7 days)

Fee: $595

Join us for exciting watersport adventures and much more in beautiful

Central California! Take both surfing and sailing lessons and explore

a variety of local sites. Picnic on the beach and enjoy a special trip to

the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sleep in tents. Fee includes activity

fees, van transportation to and from Sacramento, Stockton and Salida,

meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

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travel programs

*

Architectural Antics - NEW!



Get inspired as you experience some of the incredible wonders of California

architecture and meet women working in creative careers in architecture and

design! Visit the bizarre Winchester Mystery House, go on a scavenger hunt

through the fairy-tale inspired village of Carmel-By-The-Sea, soak in the history

of the Santa Cruz and Carmel missions, and tour the unforgettable Hearst Castle.

Sleep in tents. Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from

Sacramento, Stockton and Salida, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

Camp ‘n’ Canoe - NEW!



Practice canoe swamping, self-rescue, paddling techniques and

more. Work on your canoe skills in camp before heading out for

three days of camping on the beautiful Union & Utica Reservoirs.

Sleep in tents.

Tahoe Trekkers *



Explore the natural beauty and history of one of the bluest lakes in the world!

Take a cruise on the picture-perfect Emerald Bay, picnic on the sandy beaches,

and explore several of the hiking trails, historic sites, and museums in the

area. For an unforgettable finale, take the scenic tram to Squaw Valley High

Camp and roller skate with a panoramic view of beautiful Lake Tahoe and the

surrounding Sierra Nevada mountain range. Earn the Trailblazers badge along

the way. Sleep in tents. Fee includes activity fees, transportation to and from

Sacramento, Stockton and Salida, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

*

Locavore - NEW!

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Explore the benefits and challenges of eating locally grown seasonal foods

on this unique hands-on learning experience. Work on a farm, travel with the

farmers to sell produce at a local farmers’ market, and take a behind-thescenes

tour of a restaurant that cooks with local foods. Earn the Cook badge

for your grade level as you cook a daily meal with local ingredients. Sleep in

tents. Fee includes van transportation to and from Sacramento, Stockton and

Salida, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

*

Volcano Voyagers


Session: 8B (7 days) I Fee: $485

Discover all four types of volcanoes found in the world as you tour Lassen

Volcanic National Park. Within Lassen’s majestic mountain forests you’ll

find hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots that demonstrate the volcanic

processes just under Earth’s surface. As you explore these mind-blowing

natural wonders, become a lifelong member of the Lassen Volcano Club

and earn the unique members-only fun patch to prove it. Sleep in tents. Fee

includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from Sacramento, Stockton

and Salida, meals, program supplies and a fun patch.

*

Yosemite Institute *



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. Sleep in dorms on the Yosemite Institute Campus.

Fee includes program fees, bus transportation to and from Sacramento,

Stockton and Salida, meals and a fun patch.

*

Sonoma Beach Safari * - NEW!



Pack your bathing suits, binoculars and hiking boots to explore the wilds of

Sonoma County! Surround yourself with African wildlife in an unforgettable

experience at Safari West, and let towering groves of coastal redwoods take

your breath away as you search for banana slugs. Hike along the Russian

River till you meet the Pacific Ocean, explore tidepools, enjoy a meal by the

picturesque Bodega Bay, and camp at Sonoma State Beach. Sleep in tents.

Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to and from Sacramento and

Stockton, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

*

She’s a Scientist! - NEW!



Combine fun Bay Area sightseeing with opportunities to explore exciting careers in

science and technology. Meet women scientists working hard to make the world

a better place as you visit the Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences, the

Chabot Air and Space Museum, and The Tech Museum of Innovation. In addition,

explore the UC Berkeley and Stanford University campuses to check out future

school options. Sleep in tents. Fee includes entrance fees, van transportation to

and from Sacramento and Stockton, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

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travel programs

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Golden Gate Girls apple



Walk along the Golden Gate, explore the California Academy of Sciences,

shop on Pier 39 and enjoy ice cream at Ghirardelli Square. Navigate the city

using maps and public transit on an exciting scavenger hunt, and practice

working off a budget as you plan your own meals and activities. Sleep at

a youth hostel in San Francisco. Fee includes entrance fees, housing, van

transportation to and from Sacramento and Stockton, meals, program

supplies, and a fun patch.

*

Mellow Me Out - NEW!



Take things slowly and recharge. Explore a variety of ways to de-stress as you

sleep in, sunbathe on the beach, practice oceanside yoga, go for nature walks,

prepare delicious meals, and enjoy sunset picnics. Bring your sketchbook, hiking

boots, bathing suit and your favorite book. Sleep at a youth hostel on

the California coast. Fee includes housing, van transportation to and from

Sacramento and Stockton, meals, program supplies, and a fun patch.

ADVENTURE

FUN

*These programs do not spend

time at Camp Menzies and will

not include horseback riding,

canoeing or archery.

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LEADERSHIP

PROGRAMS

AT MENZIES

These specially designed leadership programs will show you how to develop and

lead camp programs, while improving your problem-solving skills and having fun

with camp friends. This is your 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: Must be at least 15 years old or entering 10th grade

Fee: $400

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

ADVANCED C.I.T.

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

*Prerequisite: Must be at least 16 years old or entering 11th grade

Completion of the C.I.T. program or its equivalent required. I Fee: $450

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 under the stars,

or bring your own tent.

Program # of Days Dates Session

CIT/WIT Group 1 15 June 24-July 15 3 & 6*

CIT/WIT Group 2 17 July 22-August 11 9, 11 & 13*

Advanced CIT/WIT Group 1 24 June 17-July 24 1, 3, 6 & 8*

Advanced CIT/WIT Group 2 25 July 12-August 11 7, 8a, 11 & 13*

*Participants will return home between sessions

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LEADERSHIP

PROGRAMS

AT MENZIES

APPRENTICE C.I.T. or WRANGLER-IN-

TRAINING (W.I.T.)

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

completion of the C.I.T. program or its equivalent I 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 GSHCC camp website.

Orientation Weekends

Each Apprentice CIT/WIT will be required to attend one of the following orientation

weekends at Camp Menzies, during the weekend girls will work with the leadership

director on their individualized project and finalize their summer schedules.

Transportation to camp will be provided.

Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27

Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2

Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 9

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HORSE-

BACK

RIDING AT

MENZIES

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is proud

to own 18 riding horses and one miniature horse.

Our miniature horse, Nettie, is the camp “pony

express” and delivers mail to campers one or

two times during each session. Every girl who

attends camp has the opportunity to participate

in a one-hour horseback riding experience which

includes a safety orientation, arena instruction,

and for girls in grade 4 and older, a short trail ride

(girls in grades 2 and 3 will stay in the arena and

play games). During sessions that are six days or

longer, girls who are at least 10 years old and have

10 hours of riding experience can sign up to do an

intermediate ride for an additional $20 fee. The

intermediate ride includes basic horse handling

techniques, horsewomanship, safety and an

extended trail ride. We also offer four different

horse-themed programs: Horse Lovers for girls

in grades 4-6, Menzies Mountain Riders for girls

in grades 6-8, Trot ‘n’ Trek for girls in grades 7-9

and Wrangler-in-Training, a leadership program

for girls in grades 10-12. These progressive horse

programs include extra ground lessons with our

horseback riding staff as well as extended riding

periods. Please check the program descriptions

in the brochure for more details.

SUMMER

2013

Girl Scouts

Heart of

Central

CA

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more events at camp menzies

Please contact the program center 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 Reunion

Open to: All current and past

Girl Scout campers, counselors and staff

Dates and times: 4:30 PM, Friday, July 5

to 11:00 AM, Sunday, July 7

Fee: $40 per person; $15 Saturday only

Celebrate over 65 years of Girl Scout camping at Camp Menzies! Close your eyes and travel back in time to when you

were at Girl Scout camp. Whether it was as a camper, counselor or staffer, the memories are there. Just think of multiple

generations of women sharing memories, laughing and taking time to make new friends. There’ll be camp memorabilia on

exhibit, great food and, of course, s’mores. Hiking, canoeing and SWAPS will all be part of the fun. You can do a little, or do

a lot. It’s up to you. This is your weekend to kick back and enjoy life with Girl Scouts! Fee includes camp activities, program

supplies, food, and fun patch; lunch and a snack are included for those attending Saturday only. Online registration is not

available for this event. A special registration form will be available in April online or at your service unit meeting.

Camp Menzies Clean-up Crew

Open to: Girls in grade 4 and older and adults

Dates and times: 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 25 to

11:00 AM, Monday, May 27

Fee: $15.00 per person

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

summer. Earn the Camp Menzies Clean-up 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. Fee includes program materials, a fun patch and food.

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Trailblazers

Open to: Girls in grade 4 and older

Dates and times: 6:30 PM, Friday, May 31 to 1:00 PM,

Sunday, June 2 OR 6:30 PM, Friday, June 7-1:00 PM,

Sunday, June 9 OR 6:30 PM,

Friday, September 6-1:00 PM, Sunday, June 8

Fee: $70.00 per girl; $40.00 per adult

This is an overnight camping program for Girl Scout troops. Each troop will get

to enjoy a 90-minute trail ride, horseback riding and roping demonstrations, as

well as some traditional camp activities. Each troop will need their own Level I

First Aider. Groups are limited to the ratios found in Volunteer Essentials. Girls

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

have an adult attending with them. Fee includes horseback riding instruction

for girls (and adults as available), program materials, a fun patch and food.

Troop Camping at Camp Menzies

Open to: Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes

Dates and Times: 4:30 PM, Friday, August 16 to

11:00 AM, Sunday, August 18

Fee: $60.00 per girl; $40.00 per adult

Your troop will work on earning the first award of the It’s Your Planet—Love it!

Journey series for your grade level while enjoying traditional camp activities.

Activities include canoeing, swimming, archery (grade 4 and older), 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. Fee includes food,

program materials, outdoor accommodations and fun patch. Please adhere

to the ratios found in Volunteer Essentials for each grade level.

Horseback riding will be available for an additional fee.

Family Camping at Menzies

Open to: All Girl Scouts and their Families

Dates and times: 3:00 PM, Friday, August 23 to

11:00 AM, Sunday, August 25 OR 10:30 AM,

Saturday, August 31 to 11:00 AM,

Monday, September 2

Fee: $40.00 per child (Children under 3 are free);

$35.00 per adult

Bring your whole family and experience magical Camp Menzies! Enjoy

swimming, archery (grade 4 and up), arts ‘n’ crafts, hiking, canoeing (water

permitting), songs, games, and more! Families provide their own tent or can

request a sleeping cabin (first come, first served). Fee includes staff guided

activities, program supplies, food, and fun patch. Online registration is not

available for this event. A special registration form will be available in April

online or at your service unit meeting.

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questions & answers

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QUESTIONS

& ANSWERS

RESIDENT CAMP AND

TRAVEL PROGRAMS:

When does registration for

camp open?

Camp registration officially opens on February

1, 2013; however, you can send in your registration

anytime in January. Registrations received

prior to this date will be held until February 1

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 1, the deposit will be processed and

the form will be held until placement occurs on

February 1.

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 no

later than 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 girl not

registered as a Girl Scout by February 1, 2013.

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?

No. However, a current Health History Form

completed by the parents must be received

by the program center four weeks prior to

their camp session. Camp can be physically

demanding—although a physical examination

is no longer required to attend camp, we

recommend that you discuss camp with your

health care provider and be clear about any

restrictions to your camper’s activities on the

Health History Form. The Health History Form

is available online.

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, daily meals, snacks, and

a one-hour horseback riding session. Please

Note: Travel Programs that do not spend time

at Menzies will not include horseback riding.

Is transportation available to and

from camp?

For most of our resident camp programs, bus

transportation is available from Sacramento,

Salida, Stockton and Angels Camp. Unless

otherwise noted, travel camps use seven-,

eight- or 12-passenger vehicles and depart from

Sacramento, Stockton and Salida. Travel to and

from pickup points is the family’s responsibility.

Transportation to and from camp is not provided

for our Two of Us programs and our troop and

family camp programs.

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 USA. The camp staff is also

trained in safety and emergency procedures.

What is ACA?

Camp Menzies is a member

of the American Camp 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 2010 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.

What training do camp staff

receive?

Camp staff receive extensive on-site training

prior to the arrival of all campers. Training

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 in a tent or in a

sleeping cabin with solid walls, roof and screened

windows. Campers in programs that sleep in

tents can bring a tent from home or borrow one

from the camp. We will partner girls up so that

they are not sleeping in a tent alone.

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 you 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 or cabin using the Parent Letter

to the Counselors Form which is included in the

camp information packet.

Can I visit the camp?

We invite you to attend our Open House on Sunday,

June 9, 2013, 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 available to answer any questions

you may have.

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Registration for Resident Camp

When to Register

Registration opens February 1, 2013. Registrations may be

submitted by mail, fax, in-person or online where applicable.

Telephone registrations will not be accepted. Registrations

received prior to February 1, 2013 will be accepted

and the deposit will be processed, but no campers will be

placed until after the February 1 deadline. No preference

will be given to registrations received prior to February 1,

2013. Registrations submitted by fax or online must be received

by 11:59 p.m. February 1, 2013 to be included in the

initial selection process. After February 1, 2013, 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: Girls who are not Girl

Scouts are welcome however; if your daughter is not

registered by February 1, 2013, 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. Please review the information regarding

financial assistance carefullly prior to compleing

the financial assistance form. A $75 deposit is required

even when applying for financial assistance.

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, 2013. 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 flier 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:

• 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, 2013.

For Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

resident camps, mail completed forms to:

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California,

Resident Camp Registration,

6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

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. Your household

income must be verified by attaching a copy of the first page of your most recent tax return, unemployment

benefits statement, or similar document. Forms with no verification of income will be returned.

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.

Registered members of Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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

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

$75 deposit, in the same envelope, to Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, 6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento,

CA 95819

• Or fax the forms to (916) 452-9182.

If applying for financial assistance to another Girl Scout resident camp in Northern

California/Nevada:

• 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, 6601 Elvas Avenue, CA 95819.

• Or fax the financial assistance form to (916) 452-9182.

Non-members of Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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

California, 6601 Elvas Avenue, CA 95819

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

For assistance, please contact Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

at (916) 452-9181 / (800) 322-4475.

Questions?

For resident camp, questions contact the Camp Director for information on programs or

the Administration Department for information on fees/registration at:

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

6601 Elvas Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95819

Telephone: (800) 322-4475 or (916) 452-9181

Fax: (916) 452-9182

E-mail: campmenzies@girlscoutshcc.org

Website: www.girlscoutshcc.org

GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

PROGRAM CENTER

6601 ELVAS AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95818

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