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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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