SUMMER CAMPs - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

ADVENTURES 

April - September 2013 

For GIRLS 

SUMMER 

CAMPs 

also included 

Friendships 

Travel 

Events 

Sports 

Arts 

Sciences 

Camp 

Community Service 

Equestrian Fun 

Climbing Wall 

Boating 

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Service Centers 

GSCI operates service centers in the following locations, proudly serving 38 

counties across central Illinois. For service center hours of operation, please visit 

our website at GetYourGirlPower.org. 

Bloomington Service Center 

3 Westport Court 

Bloomington, IL 61704 

309-662-5384 

Champaign Service Center 

701 Devonshire, Suite B16 

Champaign, IL 61820 

217-328-5112 

Decatur Urban Program Center 

1100 E. Pershing Road 

Decatur, IL 62526-4727 

217-423-7791 

Peoria Service Center 

1103 W. Lake Ave. 

Peoria, IL 61614 

309-688-8671 

Program 

Areas 

The Arts 

From photography to theater, the visual 

arts to storytelling - the arts help girls’ 

creativity come alive. Girl Scouting 

encourages girls to view the world 

through the eyes of discovery by helping 

them develop their creativity, follow their 

instincts, and hone their communication 

skills. Girl Scouts open the world up for 

their interpretation and create whatever 

they dream up! 

Environmental 

Awareness 

Through Girl Scouting, girls see the earth 

as their home – a place where they 

care for the environment, practice 

conservation, and lay a foundation for 

future generations. Whether they’re 

learning about endangered wildlife, 

developing creative recycling projects, or 

taking action with eco-friendly 

community projects, girls are deepening 

their awareness of their environment and 

learning how they can make a 

difference. 

Peru Service Center 

2220 Marquette Rd., Suite 103 

Peru, IL 61354 

815-223-3613 

Quincy Service Center 

3837 Eastlake Centre Dr. 

Quincy, IL 62305 

217-222-1030 

Springfield Service Center 

and Headquarters 

3020 Baker Drive 

Springfield, IL 62703 

217-523-8159 

Trefoil Boutiques are located at each service 

center. Our boutiques carry a variety of Girl 

Scout merchandise for purchase, or you may 

order online at shop.girlscouts-gsci.org. 

For Trefoil Boutique hours, visit our website at 

GetYourGirlPower.org. 

Life Skills 

Girl Scouting teaches girls everyday life 

skills such as healthy living habits, 

financial literacy, career explorations, 

and leadership development. Every 

girl deserves to live a healthy life 

emotionally and physically, develop 

practical skills that provide financial 

literacy, explore a variety of career 

opportunities, and let her voice be heard 

as she develops her own personal 

leadership style. 

Science, 

Technology, 

Engineering, and 

Math (STEM) 

Girl Scouting introduces girls of 

every age to science, technology, 

engineering, and mathematics 

activities that are relevant to everyday 

life. Whether they’re discovering how a 

car’s engine runs, becoming math 

whizzes, or learning about careers in 

STEM fields, girls are moving forward into 

the future. They can design websites 

or new inventions, plan for space 

exploration, visit geological sites, and 

more. 

KeyKEY 

Grade Levels: 

daisy 

brownie 

junior 

cadette 

senior 

ambassador 

volunteer 

Program Areas: 

The Arts 

Environmental Awareness 

Life Skills 

Science, Technology, 

Engineering, and 

Mathematics 

Pathways: 

Troop 

Series 

Camp 

Events 

Travel 

Pathways 

Troop: Join the same group of girls 

throughout the year to explore a variety 

of weekly or monthly activities 

Series: Participate in a series of 

activities with the same group relating to 

a specific theme or purpose 

Camp: Participate in camping 

opportunities during the summer and 

throughout the year and explore 

environmental education 

Events: Pick and choose from a wide 

variety of one-time events available 

throughout the year 

Travel: Plan, earn money toward, and 

participate in regional, national, and 

international trips

Table of Contents 

Program Areas .......................................................... IFC 

Pathways .................................................................... IFC 

Registration Information and Procedures ........ 2 

General Information ............................................... 2 

Community Service Projects ................................ 7 

Monthly Patch Program .......................................... 7 

Daisy Programs ........................................................ 8 

Brownie Programs ................................................... 9 

Junior Programs ....................................................... 10 

Cadette, Seniors, Ambassadors Programs........ 11 

Multi-Age Programs ................................................. 12 

Climbing/Outdoors................................................... 14 

Equestrian Programs................................................ 16 

Summer Camp Information................................... 18 

Camp Directors ....................................................... 19 

Weekend Camps ...................................................... 19 

Day Camps ................................................................. 20 

Community Day Camps ......................................... 23 

Resident Camps ....................................................... 24 

Mini-Resident Camps .............................................. 25 

Brownie Resident Camps ....................................... 26 

Junior Resident Camps .......................................... 27 

Teen Resident Camps .............................................. 28 

Teen Leadership Camps ........................................ 29 

Teen Travel Camps .................................................. 30 

Equestrian Camps ................................................... 31 

Camp Registration Info......................................... 34 

Monthly View of Programs/Camps....................... 36 

Registration Forms .................................................. 41 

Program 

Staff 

As Program Specialists, we are available 

to assist you with any questions you 

may have about a program. We are also 

always looking for volunteers to help us 

plan, implement, and host programs. 

Please contact the local service center 

and ask for your Volunteer Development 

Specialist if you are interested in 

volunteering to work at one of our 

programs. 

We hope to see you at a GSCI program 

soon! 

Your Program Staff 

Ann Bower - Equestrian Coordinator 

abower@girlscouts-gsci.org 

(217) 725-9189 

Equestrian programming 

Robin Howard—Program Specialist 

rhoward@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1302 

Cell: 217-720-0834 

Decatur programming, Teen Leadership 

Board, and Monthly Patch Program 

Jessica Foster—Program Specialist 

jfoster@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1504 

Cell: 217-725-8703 

Quincy programming 

Jennifer Kernan—Program Specialist 

jkernan@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1616 

Cell: 217-720-2087 

Springfield programming, 

Camp Widjiwagan and Challenge Courses 

Erin Lockwood—Program Specialist 

elockwood@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1620 

Cell: 217-494-7599 

Springfield programming 

Katie Nolan—Program Specialist 

knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1105 

Cell: 217-725-9640 

Bloomington programming, Camp Peairs 

and Camp Tapawingo 

Vicki Harber-Wheeler 

Director of Program 

vharberwheeler@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1213 

Cell: 217-722-2006 

Lisa Sons—Program Specialist 

lsons@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1702 

Cell: 815-780-7139 

Peru programming, Outdoor Education 

Coordinator 

Billie Waddell—Program Specialist 

bwaddell@girlscouts-gsci.org 

TF: 888-623-1237 ext. 1204 

Cell: 217-725-7740 

Champaign programming, community 

service projects, trips, travel,girl awards, 

and Camp Kiwanis 

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Program Registration 

Information and 

Procedures 

Registrations will be accepted for events 

from troops, individuals from troops, 

or individually registered girls, as well as 

non-Girl Scouts. All girls may participate 

in our events. If a non-Girl Scout wishes 

to attend, she must pay the one-time 

$12 annual membership fee. This fee 

must be included with the event 

registration fee along with a 

Membership Registration form. Once 

this annual membership fee is paid, a girl 

becomes a member of Girl Scouts for 

the remainder of that membership year. 

Our membership year runs from 

October 1 - September 30 each year. 

Complete an Event Registration form 

if you are registering an entire troop or 

only one girl, either from a troop or an 

individually registered girl. Only one 

event may be registered per form. 

3 Easy Ways to 

Register for Programs 

eRegistration 

www.girlscouts-gsci.org/eregistration-faqs 

Please note that a debit or credit card 

must be used for online payment. 

This guarantees your reservation 

immediately! 

Mail 

Send payment and form to: 

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois 


701 Devonshire, Suite B16 


Fax 


fax: 217-328-1548 

Include credit card information for 

payment with form. 

As a courtesy we will accept registration 

forms at any GSCI service center, and at 

the end of the business day registration 

forms will be mailed to the Champaign 

Service Center. Keep in mind this may 

delay your registration and we only 

accept payment at the Champaign 

Service Center. To ensure that your 

registration is received as quickly as 

possible, we recommend using 

eRegistration or mailing registration 

directly to the Champaign Service 

Center. Cash payments are only 

accepted at the Champaign Service 

Center. 

Program 

Opening and 

Closing Dates 

The opening registration date 

for programs is 

February 27, 2013 

The closing registration date is two 

weeks before the program date unless 

otherwise stated. 

Registration Placement 

All paper registrations received or 

postmarked after the opening date will 

be considered on a first-come, 

first-served basis as they are received at 

the Champaign Service Center. 

Registrations will be accepted beginning 

on the opening date until all available 

slots are filled or through the closing 

registration date, whichever comes first. 

We will not accept registrations before 

the opening date. 

Any registration received after the 

activity is full will be placed on a waiting 

list. Additional sessions/dates may be 

added after the closing date. You will be 

notified and fees will be returned if your 

troop/girl does not get in to the activity. 

Those troops or individually registered 

girls who are placed in an activity will 

receive an email confirmation two weeks 

prior to the event. Confirmations may 

include additional information 

regarding the activity (e.g., schedule, 

what to bring, clothing, etc.). 

General Program Info 

Girl-to-Adult Ratio 

Adults are responsible for meeting the 

girl-to-adult ratio unless the 

program specifically states it will be 

provided. The chart below reflects the 

correct girl-to-adult ratio for troops for 

events, camping, or travel. Individual girls 

may attend with just one adult. 

TWO unrelated 

adults (at least 

one female) 

for each number 

of girls 

Plus ONE 

adult for each 

additional 

number of 

girls 

Daisies 6 4 

Brownies 12 6 

Juniors 16 8 

Cadettes 20 10 

Seniors 24 12 

Ambassadors 24 12 

Fees and Cancellations 

Fees must accompany completed 

registration form(s). To cancel your 

registration, contact the Champaign 

Service Center, so those on the waiting 

list may be notified. Activity fees are 

nonrefundable. If an activity must be 

cancelled or rescheduled, notification 

will be given. If the activity is cancelled or 

the rescheduled date is not convenient 

for your attendance, fees will be 

refunded. 

Cookie Dough and Nutty Bucks 

Cookie Dough or Nutty Bucks earned 

from the 2012-13 Girl Scout Product 

Sales Program may be used to pay for 

events within this guide. Payment made 

with the Cookie Dough card must be on 

or before the card’s expiration date. If 

Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks is used to 

pay for an event and the council/service 

center cancels or reschedules the event, 

the Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks may be 

used toward another event within this 

guide. Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks will 

not be refunded in the form of cash or 

another card. Nutty Bucks and Cookie 

Dough cards expire September 21, 2013. 

Extreme Weather Conditions 

In the event of extreme weather 

conditions, attempts will be made to 

contact the troop leader or person in 

charge, as indicated on the 

activity registration form. Call the 

Program Specialist’s cell phone number 

listed in your confirmation letter for 

emergency instructions or to check to 

see if a program has been cancelled. 

Supervision of Other Children 

Troops are responsible for collecting 

permission slips and meeting girl-toadult 

ratio (unless otherwise noted). 

Girls registering individually must attend 

with an adult (unless otherwise noted). 

Adults in attendance will be expected to 

supervise and assist with the girls. Family 

events are the exception to this rule and 

are noted in the description of the event. 

Contributions 

On the registration forms you will notice 

a place to make an optional contribution 

to help financially disadvantaged girls. 

This campaign allows families to make 

a gift on behalf of girls who would 

otherwise not be able to afford to attend 

Girl Scout programs. Your support will 

help provide the Girl Scout experience 

to girls with a financial need, thereby 

assisting us in our goal to give every girl 

within our jurisdiction access to the 

leadership development, character 

building, and fun that Girl Scouting 

provides. 

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monthly view

Monthly Patch 

Program 

April-September 2013 

The GSCI Monthly Patch Program 

offers troops and girls the 

opportunity to explore a variety of 

topics on their own time and earn 

a patch at the same time. Each 

month has its own theme that 

outlines requirements and steps to 

earn that month’s patch. These are 

fun patches that are worn on the 

back of the Girl Scout sash or vest. 

All grade levels are invited to participate. 

Send in your order form by the deadline 

each month and the patches will be 

mailed to you. 

For patch programs and more information, 

please visit : 

www.girlscouts-gsci.org/monthlypatch-program. 

Please submit completed Monthly Patch 

Program forms to: 

GSCI-Robin Howard 

Decatur Urban Program Ctr. 

1100 E. Pershing Road 

Decatur, IL 62526-4727 

Steps to Respect 

Date: Friday, March 1 - Monday, 

April 15, 2013 

Are You Ready 

Date: Monday, April 1 - 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 

Ready! Set! Summer! 

Date: Wednesday, May 15 - 

Thursday, August 15, 2013 

Don’t Judge a Book 

by Its Cover 

Date: Sunday September 1 - 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 

GSCI Diaper Drive 

Who: All Grade Levels 

Date: October - May 

Location: All Service Centers 

Families in our community are in need 

of our help now more than ever in light 

of recent cuts at the state level to health 

and human services. A recent survey of 

Community Service Project 

local family and child-serving agencies 

reported an overwhelming need for 

diapers for their families, while public 

assistance programs - such as the 

Federal Women, Infants and Children 

program (WIC) - do not provide financial 

assistance for diapers. 

Are you looking for a great cause to 

become involved with Help us help our 

Community Service Project Patch Order Form - GSCI DIAPER DRIVE 

local families by starting a diaper drive in 

your community. While any and all 

diapers are appreciated, there is a need 

for non-newborn sizes (size 2 and up). 

Once your troop has collected your 

diapers, take them to a local shelter or 

food pantry to be distributed to local 

families in need. 

Troop/Group # _____Service Area #_____Program Age Level_____ 

Name of Leader/Adult in Charge ____________________________________________________________ 

Address_________________________________ City _____________________State____ ZIP_________ 

Day Phone # (___)_______________Evening Phone # (___)____________Cell Phone #(___)____________ 

Email Address _________________________________________________________________________ 

Name of Agency Served __________________________________________________________________ 

On a separate sheet of paper, please include a detailed description of your service project. 

Please include the number of items collected, method of collection, who participated, how you decided which agency 

to serve, when the service project was completed, who benefited, and how they benefited. 

Community Service Patches are $1.25 each. 

Number of patches______ x $1.25 = $_______(amount enclosed) 

Please attach payment and make checks payable to Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. 

Mail or fax order form with payment information to 

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Champaign Service Center, 701 Devonshire, Suite B16, Champaign, IL 61820. 

Forms may also be delivered with payment to any GSCI service center. 


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DAISIES 

Dancing Daisies 

EVENT 

Dance the day away with Girl Scouts and 

the LaSalle Dance Center. Move to the 

beat as a dance instructor teaches you 

fun and fabulous dance steps. After the 

program is over, each Girl Scout Daisy 

will take home a unique craft! 

Who: Girls in grades K-1 

Date: Friday, April 19, 2013 

Location: LaSalle Dance Ctr, LaSalle 

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Fee: $5 per girl 

Min/Max: 10/35 girls 

Closing Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 

Fun patch included. Participants should 

dress in comfortable clothing appropriate 

for dance and bring a water bottle. 

Blue Bucket 

Adventure 

EVENT 

In the Girl Scout Daisy Journey Between 

Earth and Sky, Girl Scout Daisies join 

their flower friends for a cross-country 

road trip in their special flower-powered 

car exploring the natural world. In this 

program we will complete all the steps 

for the Blue Bucket Award. Along the 

way, flower friends (and girls!) will enjoy 

the sights and the wisdom of women 

working together to protect Planet Earth. 


Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013 

Location: Decatur Urban Program Ctr. 

Time: 

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 




Fun patch and snack included. Counselors in 

Training and/or Program Aids needed. 

Spring Fling 

Campout 

EVENT 

Celebrate spring with your troop or 

special gal pal. After unpacking in your 

tent/cabin, meet new neighbors to 

trade SWAPS and explore camp. Join 

around the campfire to make some 

snacks before bedtime. After a quick 

breakfast in the morning, hit the trails for 

an eco-scavenger hunt. Participate in a 

service project for our feathered friends 

and make a garden craft. Enjoy a lunch 

cookout and check out the items for sale 

at the Trading Post. 


Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 

Saturday, May 18, 2013 

Location: Camp Peairs 

Time: 6:00 p.m. Friday - 

3:00 p.m. Saturday 

Fee: $20 per participant 

Min/Max: 60/ 100 participants 

Closing Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 

Counselors in Training and/or Program Aids 

needed. An evening snack will be provided on 

Friday, but participants should eat dinner 

before they arrive. A continental breakfast 

and cook-out lunch will be provided on 

Saturday. Groups will be assigned to cabins 

(sleeping 10) or platform tents (sleeping 4). 

Limited indoor bathroom facilities located in 

the lodge. 

Busy Bees 

EVENT 

Visit the new North Branch of the 

Peoria Public Library and discover the 

wonderful world of bees! Check out the 

indoor bee hive and learn about bees 

and other pollinators. Enjoy a fun craft 

and a snack with other Girl Scout Daisies. 


Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 

Location: Peoria Public Library, 

North Branch 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Monday, April 29, 2013 

Fun patch included. 

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BROWNIES 

Who Pooped in the Woods 

EVENT 

Animals come in all shapes and sizes, 

and each has its own interesting 

characteristics and behaviors. Tracks, 

homes, droppings, feathers, and 

other tell-tale signs help us discover 

the animals that live at camp as we hike 

through the woods. We will explore the 

interconnected relationship between 

predator and prey and who eats whom 

in a fun-filled simulation game. Dig deep 

and find out how birds use their beaks to 

eat different kinds of food in an activity 

that’s all about birds! 

Who: Girls in grades 2-3 


Location: Camp Tapawingo 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Closing Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 


Location: Camp Kiwanis 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 




Fun patch included. Counselors in 


Brownie First Aid 

EVENT 

If someone were sick or injured, would 

you know how to help Learn what to do 

in an emergency, from calling 911 to using 

first aid to treat minor injuries. If the 

unexpected happens, you will be 

prepared! 


Date: Monday, April 15, 2013 


Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 




Journey award included. Counselors in 


Ready, Set, Grow! EVENT 

Ready to earn a green thumb In this 

program you will learn all you need to 

know about plants and flowers to get 

your start on a beautiful summer garden. 

From plant biology to proper plant care, 

you will learn how to plant, grow, and 

tend to your own sproutlings. Since 

water is such an important part of the 

plant-growing process, we will complete 

activities from the “Love Water” 

section of the Brownie Journey 

Wonders of Water. 




Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 




Fun patch and snack included. 

Three-Legged Tale 

EVENT 

Experience the creative puppet 

production Three-Legged Tale, a story 

told without words. In the middle of the 

forest, a squirrel digs through a garbage 

pile and finds a camera on a tripod. 

When a butterfly lands on the camera, it 

suddenly springs to life, venturing forth 

to explore the world around it. Join us 

before the show for some fun activities 

from the Wonders of Water Brownie 

Journey. 


Date: Monday, April 22, 2013 

Location: Sangamon Auditorium, 

Springfield 

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Fee: $16 per girl, $14 per adult 

Min/Max: 15/100 participants 

Closing Date: April 8, 2013 


Eager Beavers 

EVENT 

Ever wonder about this wonderful 

creature, the beaver Join us at Camp 

Peairs as we look at beaver chews along 

the lake, play a fun game that teaches 

about the fascinating adaptations of a 

beaver, feel some real beaver fur, and 

learn all about the habitat and 

history of this fascinating animal that 

now calls one of our camps home! 




Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Thursday, April 12, 2013 

Fun patch and snack included. Counselors in 


Spring Fling 

Campout 

EVENT 

Celebrate spring with your troop or 

special gal pal. After unpacking in your 

tent/cabin, meet new neighbors to 

trade SWAPS and explore camp. Join 

around the campfire to make some 

snacks before bedtime. After a quick 

breakfast in the morning, hit the trails for 

an eco-scavenger hunt. Participate in a 

service project for our feathered friends 

and make a garden craft. Enjoy a lunch 

cookout and check out the items for sale 

at the Trading Post. 


Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 



Time: 6:00 p.m. Friday - 3:00 p.m. 

Saturday 





needed. An evening snack will be provided on 

Friday, but participants should eat dinner 

before they arrive. A continental breakfast 

and cook-out lunch will be provided on 

Saturday. Groups will be assigned to cabins 

(sleeping 10) or platform tents (sleeping 4). 

Limited indoor bathroom facilities located in 

the lodge. 


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Outdoor Explorers 

EVENT 

Starved Rock State Park awaits you and 

your troop for a fun-filled morning of 

letterboxing, hiking, and learning about 

the world of bugs. Search for clues, 

follow a map, explore nature, and 

discover a bug or two along the trail. 

Make a fun snack and a nature project to 

take home with you! 



Location: Starved Rock State Park 

(Visitor Center), Utica, IL 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Monday, May 3, 2013 

Letterboxing and Hiker skill-building badges 

included. Adult volunteers needed. Please 

dress for the weather and the outdoors. You 

may bring your own water bottle and sack 

lunch to eat after the program. 

International Cupcake 

Challenge 

EVENT 

Let the cupcake become your canvas! 

Use frosting, sprinkles, and more to 

create edible masterpieces. Team up 

with other girls and choose a recipe to 

make along with a display to show off to 

the judges. It’s Your Story - Tell It: World 

of Girls will provide international flair 

as we look at stories from girls around 

the world from a baking point of view! 


Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013 


Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Friday, May 24, 2013 


JUNIORS 

Animal Habitats 

EVENT 

Are you an animal lover who wants to 

learn everything you can about animals 

Come to camp and see firsthand how 

animals live! Investigate an animal 

habitat, create an animal house, and 

learn about endangered habitats and 

how to protect them. 


Date: Saturday, March 30, 2013 


Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Friday, March 15, 2013 

Journey award included. Counselors in 


Zoo Snooze 

EVENT 

Spend the night at the zoo as the noises 

of the night and all the animals sing you a 

lullaby! Zookeepers will introduce you 

to the animals and give you a behindthe-scenes 

tour. Enjoy a pizza party 

dinner and free admission to the zoo the 

next day. 


Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 

Saturday, April 13, 2013 

Location: Peoria Zoo, Peoria 


9:00 a.m. Saturday 

Fee: $37 per girl/$30 per adult 



Dinner, light breakfast, and fun patch 

included. Bring your own snacks, an 

overnight kit that includes a sleeping bag, 

and a change of clothes for the next day. 

Troops must adhere to girl-to-adult ratios. 

Girls attending on their own must have a 

parent/guardian stay overnight. Adult 

volunteers needed. 

Energize, Investigate, 

and Innovate! 

EVENT 

Dive headfirst into the Get Moving 

Journey and take a look at three 

prestigious new leadership awards. 

Explore your own energy and how it revs 

up the world around you (leadership), 

the energy in places and spaces 

(buildings), and the energy of getting 

from here to there (transportation). 




Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 

Entertainment Technology 

Workshop 

EVENT 

There is an old saying that all work and 

no play makes life pretty dull. But if you 

learn the ins and outs of entertainment 

technology, you can end up with work 

that’s all about play! 



Location: Orpheum Children’s Museum, 

Champaign 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 


Mon/Max: 30/55 

Girls will earn the Entertainment Technology 

badge. 

Geocaching 

Journey 

EVENT 

Become a modern-day treasure seeker! 

Geocaching is your chance to be part 

global explorer and part detective. 

Search for treasure chests, known as 

“geocaches,” using a GPS receiver and 

complete activities from the aMUSE 

Journey. Get ready for a thrilling 

geocaching adventure! 




Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 




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Summer Gardens and Flowers 

SERIES 

Earn your Flowers and Gardener badges 

while exploring Sarah’s Garden, a 1872 

garden restoration, with experts from 

the U of I Master Gardeners of McLean 

County and the David Davis Mansion 

Foundation. In the Gardener Badge 

workshop, learn about the history, 

design, and flowers grown in Sarah’s 

Garden and experiment with the use of 

soil, water, and sunlight in growing plants. 

Make a mini-fairy garden to take home. In 

the Flowers Badge workshop, you’ll 

become a botanist on a flower hunt. 

Learn how flowers were used to heal 

illnesses in earlier times and create a 

special Tussie Mussie that you can take 

home. 

Who: Girls entering grades 4-5 

Location: Sarah’s Garden - David 

Davis Mansion, Bloomington 

Gardener Badge Workshop 

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 or 

Thursday June 6, 2013 

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

or 


Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 


Flowers Badge Workshop 

Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 or 

Thursday, June 20, 2013 

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

or 


Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 


Min/Max: 15/30 girls per session 


In advance of the class, learn more about 

Judge David Davis, his wife Sarah, and their 

friendship with Abraham Lincoln at 

www.daviddavismansion.org. Wear clothes 

to work in the garden and bring a water 

bottle and camera. Girls must attend with a 

troop leader or parent. 

CADETTES, 

SENIORS, 

AMBASSADORS 

Marengo Cave Adventures 

EVENT 

Travel to Southern Indiana as we explore 

the amazing Marengo Cave systems. 

Stay in a bunkhouse and spend the day 

exploring caves high and low - oh, the 

places we will go... getting down and 

dirty in the mud to crawl our way out of 

the cave to the stream. Make plans to 

join in on this great caving adventure! 


Date: Friday, March 22, 2013 - 

Sunday, March 24, 2013 

Location: Camp Kiwanis and 

Marengo, Indiana 

Time: 9:00 a.m. Friday - 

4:00 p.m. Sunday 




Trip includes transportation, lodging, 

activities and meals while onsite. Girls and 

adults will be responsible for meals during 

travel. 

Alice’s Adventure in Animation 

EVENT 

Using an innovative 3D programming 

environment that makes it easy to 

create an animated story or interactive 

game or share a video on the web, we will 

be creating our own virtual world . Learn 

how easy computer programming can 

be or simply impress your friends, 

teachers, and parents as you jazz up 

your next school report! We will take a 

look at the It’s Your Story Journey and 

you will get to tell your story using Alice! 

A CD of the Alice software will be 

provided to each girl. 




Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 





Trees 

EVENT 

Grab your naturalist hat and get ready to 

get to know trees, from the shade to the 

science, the fruit to the forest, and the 

legends to the lumber. To know trees is 

to love them. 




Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 




Journey award included. 


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multi-age 

Animal Ambassadors SERIES 

Do you want to work with animals 

someday Then don’t miss this fourpart 

program for all animal lovers. 

Session 1: Visit the Peoria Zoo where you 

will go behind the scenes to see what 

keeps the animals, the public, and the 

employees happy and harmonious. 

Session 2: Go to a vet for a check up 

(not your check up of course!) to see 

what a veterinary hospital does for the 

community and their pets. 

Session 3: Visit Camp Tapawingo and 

learn from our very own horse 

specialist how to properly take care of 

larger animals such as horses. 

Session 4: Tour and learn how you can 

help pets in your community at the 

Peoria Humane Society. 


Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013 

Location: Peoria Zoo, Peoria 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 


Location: Hoerr Veterinary Service, 

Morton 

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 



Equestrian Center 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Date: Monday, October 14, 2013 

Location: Peoria Humane Society, 

Peoria 

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Fee: $25 per girl for all four sessions 

(all four sessions are included in registration) 

Fee: $9 per adult for all four sessions 


Closing Date: Friday, August 30, 2013 

Animal Helper patch-Cadettes, Voice for 

Animals-Senior, and Fun Patch- 

Ambassadors 

MULTI-AGE 

Locked In to Awards 


Date: TBD (April 2013) 

Location: Bloomington/Normal 

Time: TBD 

Fee: TBD 

Min/Max: TBD 

Kappa Delta sorority will co-host our 

Friday night lock-in (for girls in grade 5 

and up). Saturday’s activities will include 

Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards 

workshops and an expo fair, where 

community groups will showcase ideas 

to spark your own Take Action service 

project. Watch for more detailed 

information to come! 

Eat Right, 

Stay Strong 

EVENT 

Join us at Cheryl Loatsch Studio and 

learn how to keep your body strong and 

healthy with healthy foods, take a “Kids 

Can Cook Too” cooking lesson, and 

develop strong muscles through the 

practice of yoga. This program meets 

the requirements for the Brownie 

skill-builder badge “My Best Self” and the 

Junior skill-builder badge “Staying Fit.” 



Location: Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 

Quincy 

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 



Closing Date: March 20, 2013 



needed. 

Helping Hands Day 

EVENT 

Calling all Girl Scouts! Bring your 

parents, friends, family, and neighbors to 

help us get camp ready for the start of 

camp season. Many hands are needed 

to help with projects like platform tents, 

clear trails, paint, and clean buildings. 

We appreciate your help whether it’s 

for an hour or the whole day. Let’s work 

together to make GSCI camp properties 

beautiful places for all to enjoy. 

Who: All grade levels and families 


Location: Camp Tapawingo and 

Camp Widjiwagan 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Closing Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 


Location: Camp Kiwanis and 

Camp Peairs 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 


Fee: No fee, but please register so we 

can plan for lunch. 

Lunch and fun patch included. Adult 

volunteers needed. Strong hands are needed 

to put up tents and haul cots. 

Beauty at the Ballet 

EVENT 

The Springfield Ballet Company is 

excited to team up with GSCI once again 

to offer an exciting, hands-on workshop! 

Learn the basics and history of dance, 

view costumes, and receive a free ticket 

to the Springfield Ballet Company’s 

performance of Sleeping Beauty! 

Who: Girls in grades K - 5 

Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 

Location: Hoogland Center for the Arts 

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Fee: $20 per girl/$28 per adult 


Closing Date: 

Sleeping Beauty will be preformed on April 27 

and 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Sangamon 

Auditorium in Springfield. All girls who 

register for the event will receive a 

complimentary ticket to the show. Adults 

may come to the workshop for free but if an 

adult will be attending the performance of 

Sleeping Beauty, they must register and pay 

the adult cost. A registration flyer with 

additional information and registration instructions 

will be available closer to the date 

of the event. 

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Girl Scout Day 

at the Capitol 

Day at the 

Capitol 

informational 

flyer with 

registration 

on page 3! 

EVENT 

Gather with girls from 

around the state and see 

your government in 

action! Start the day with 

a parade to the Capitol 

building and an 

inspirational rally on the 

Capitol steps, and then 

spend the day exploring downtown 

Springfield. The day will conclude with an 

expo and closing ceremony at the Prairie 

Capital Convention Center. 

Who: All grade levels 

Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 

Location: Downtown Springfield 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 




Canoe Escape 

TRAVEL 

Escape to New Salem River on a guided 

canoe trip. Saturday morning, brush up 

on your skills, then head out on a 10.5 

mile trip down the river. Stop to explore 

sandbars, have some fun in the water, 

and grab a quick lunch along the way. 

After a fun day in the canoe, camp out 

in New Salem for the night. The next 

day we will hike the trails to explore the 

history and beauty of New Salem. This is 

one great outdoor adventure you don’t 

want to miss! 


Date: Saturday, May 4 - 

Sunday, May 5, 2012 

Location: New Salem Canoe 

Time: 9:00 a. m. Saturday - 

12:00 p. m. Sunday 




All participants need to supply their own 

sleeping equipment and tents. 

Lock In to Science 

See the St. Louis Science Center in a 

whole new way - at night. Yes, we are 

having a lock-in at the museum! Join 

us for an OMNIMAX movie, special 

Girl Scout programs, and a chance to 

explore the museum with other Girl 

Scouts. 

EVENT 

Location: St. Louis Science Center 

Time: 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 

10:00 a.m. Sunday 




Dinner on Saturday night, breakfast on 

Sunday morning, and fun patch included. 

Make it a weekend trip and explore Forest 

Park before or after the lock-in. Visit the zoo 

or art museum or take advantage of the 

beauty of the park! 

Scouting for the Cure 

EVENT 

Did you know that our founder, Juliette 

Gordon Low, died of breast cancer 

Wear your pink and team up with local 

organizations for a day of breast cancer 

and breast health education through a 

variety of fun and creative activities, 

including sewing pillows for breast 

cancer patients, trying out new healthy 

exercises, participating in a banner 

decorating contest, and honoring breast 

cancer survivors. All participants will 

have the opportunity to volunteer at the 

Decatur Come Together Let’s Walk in 

June. 


Date: Saturday June 15, 2013 


Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Fee: $15 per girl (includes t-shirt), 

$10 per adult (for t-shirt) 


Closing Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013 

Fun patch, snack, and girls’ “Scouting for a 

Cure” t-shirt included. Please include t-shirt 

size on the registration form next to name. 

My Guy and Me 

EVENT 

Grab your dad, grandpa, uncle , brother, 

or special guy (all males must be 18 years or 

older) for a fun and special day. Enjoy 

games, paddle boats, fishing, and a 

cookout lunch. This will be a day you are 

sure to remember! 



Location: Ursa Retreat House, Ursa 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Fee: $20 per couple/$5 each per 

additional girl 

Min/Max: 15/ 50 couples 


What Can a Girl Do 

SERIES 

Get your running/walking shoes ready! 

Learn proper techniques to stretch your 

muscles and set a fitness goal, and then 

run and/or walk your way to fitness! A 

special friend will help the group explore 

the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. 

The series ends with a special “What 

Can A Girl Do Walk/Run” so you can 

share what you’ve learned with family 

and friends. Pick from one of two groups: 

Group 1 meets Tuesdays from 9:00 

a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and Group 2 meets on 

Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Groups run from June 25 - August 8, with 

final run/walk on August 10. Join us for 

the informational meeting and get all the 

details! 




Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Fee: TBD 


Closing Date: Monday, June 3, 2013 

This is a informational meeting where details 

of the group will be shared with parents/ 

guardians and girls. Even though there is no 

cost, participants still need to register for 

the meeting. If unable to attend, please call 

Robin Howard at 217-720-0834. 

Jamming 

to the Beat 

EVENT 

It’s time to kick up the beat and get your 

feet moving and your heart pumping. 

Take a turn climbing the wall and learn 

some new exercises to keep fit as well 

as mixing up some healthy items in the 

kitchen! It will be a day you don’t want to 

miss as we learn how to keep ourselves 

jamming to the beat! 


Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 


Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 

Lunch and snack included. 

multi-age 


Date: Saturday, May 11, 2012 - 

Sunday , May 12, 2012 

Lunch and fun patch included. Counselors in 



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multi-age 

challenge course 

Outdoor Survival Day EVENT 

Do you have what it takes to survive the 

outdoors Can you build a fire, use a 

compass, follow trail markings, and get 

your team to the finish line Learn 

knot-tying, physical fitness skills, 

weather safety, and more as we try our 

own survival games! 




Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 





Professor Buzz 

Returns 

EVENT 

The Professor returns for another crazy 

science day! It’s bound to get wild when 

Professor Buzz puts on her thinking cap 

and leads us into the world of science. 

Watch soda explode, build a volcano, 

try your hand at physics, and more! 




Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 


Informational 

flyer with 

registration 

on page 5! 

Girl Scout Day 

with the Cardinals 

Spend the afternoon at 

Busch Stadium cheering 

on the St. Louis 

Cardinals. Prior to the 

game, Girl Scouts and 

families get to march on the playing field. 

Ticket includes entry to the game. 


Date: Saturday, July 20, 2013 

Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis 

Time: 6:00 p.m. 



T-shirts are availble for purchase for an additional 

$12 each. Sizes: YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, 

AXL, A2XL, and A3XL. Soft-sided coolers with 

snacks and plastic water or soda bottles are 

allowed. No cans or bottles. All ticket sales 

are final. Troops are responsible for meeting 

girl/adult ratios. Transportation is ticket 

holders responsibility. 

Cookin’ and Candy EVENT 

Do you like to cook and bake Have you 

ever made candy Work on your 

cooking skills as you chop, dice, and 

blend ingredients. Then you’ll get to 

taste everything we make and take the 

recipes home with you. Learn about 

nutrition and food groups throughout 

the day and how to use ingredients that 

grow from the earth. 


Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 


Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Monday, July 8, 2013 

Fun patch and snack included. Participants 

should bring a sack lunch. 

Girl Scout Day at the Fair 

EVENT 

Come for the camaraderie; stay for the 

fun! Girl Scout Day at the Fair is an 

exciting time to enjoy the fair with 

hundreds of other scouts from around 

the state. Learn about farm animals and 

agriculture, visit Conservation World, 

explore Ethnic Village, and test your 

limits on the rides! 


Date: Monday, August 12, 2013 

Location: Illinois State Fair Grounds, 

Springfield 

Family Fall Fest 

EVENT 

Pull out your halloween costume early 

and spend the day at camp with your 

family or troop to kick off the new Girl 

Scout year while enjoying the beautiful 

fall colors and exciting camp activities. 

Go on a hayrack ride, try archery, enjoy 

some boating, run through a fall-themed 

relay race, and after you work up an 

appetite, make a cookout dinner 

complete with apple cinnamon s’mores. 

Make sure you visit the Camp Trading 

Post before you leave and take a group 

photo at the camp sign. 




Time: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 


Min/Max: 60/150 

Closing Date: Thursday, September 12, 

2013 


needed. Participants are encouraged to 

wear a costume! 

CLIMBING/ 

OUTDOORS 

Challenge 

Course 

EVENT 

GSCI’s challenge course offers low and 

high ropes courses at each site and a 

variety of ground initiatives designed to 

enhance student leadership, teamwork, 

and problem-solving skills, as well as to 

improve communication, cooperation, 

support, trust, and risk-taking 

capabilities. 

Who: Girls in grades 5- adult 

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 

Saturday, April 27, 2013, 

Saturday, May 4, 2013, or 


Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Location: Camp Tapawingo or 


Fee: $15 half day,$10 climbing wall 

only, $30 full day 

no fee if not participating 


Closing Date: 2 weeks prior to each 

session 

We will only be accepting paper copies for 

challenge course. Please indicate on 

registration form if your troop would like to 

participate in the low or high course. Low 

courses are typically for the morning 

sessions and are highly suggested for 

troops new to the challenge course 

experience. To register for the challenge 

course contact Jennifer Kernan at 

888-623-1237 x1616 or 

jkernan@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

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Climbing 

Wall 

EVENT 

Our premiere indoor rock climbing wall 

offers a real climbing experience in a 

safe environment. We provide groups 

access to the sport of rock climbing in a 

quality facility with a fun atmosphere for 

climbers in grade 2 and older and all 

levels of ability. GSCI provides a 

safe, welcoming, and encouraging 

environment where groups can 

connect with other climbers, develop 

friendships, and improve their 

climbing skills by learning from our 

trained staff. 

Who: Girls in grades 2 - adult 

Dates: Saturday, April 13, 2013 


Saturday, June 8, 2013 


Saturday, July 27, 2013 

Saturday, August 10, 2013 

Saturday, August 24, 2013 

Saturday, September 14, 2013 



Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 




session 

Take 

Aim EVENT 

Try your hand at using a bow and arrow. 

Learn tips on shooting style and form 

and work to improve your aim. In 

addition to learning basic archery, safety 

rules, and range etiquette, you will have 

the opportunity to participate in a 

tournament. This sport of bows and 

arrows is a blast - especially when 

shooting at balloons filled with candy! 




Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 

(grades 3-6) 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (grades 7-12) 


Dates: 

Saturday, April 27, 2013, 




Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (grades 3-6) 

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (grades 7-12) 




Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 

(grades 3-6) 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (grades 7-12) 



Location: Camp Widjiwagan 

Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 

(grades 3-6) 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (grades 7-12) 




Boating 

at Peairs 

EVENT 

Pick up a paddle and take to the water 

while you and a buddy take control of 

your boat. Boaters will learn from 

boating Instructors, how to prepare and 

be safe and what to do if something goes 

wrong before trying it out themselves. 

While out on Lake Bloomington practice 

the different paddle strokes to take you 

where you want and even play a game or 

two. Come ready to splash as you paddle 

around. 


Date: Saturday, May 18, 

Saturday, June 15, 

Saturday, July 13, 

Saturday, August 17, or 


Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 



Min/Max: 8/15 


session 

climbing wall/outdoors 

Fun patch included. Counselors in 


Boaters should bring a full change of clothes; 

a swimsuit is optional. Groups will primarily 

be canoeing; however, girls’ abilities and time 

may allow for kayaking and/or sailing. Daisy 

and Brownie boaters are required to have 

one adult per boat; Juniors and older may 

boat on their own. 


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equestrian 

Equestrian I 

Introductory, great for those brand 

new to horses and riding 

Equestrian II 

Good for those with some riding 

experience or for very ambitious 

beginners 

Prior to your selected session, you will 

receive a confirmation email containing 

all of the details of your lesson, driving 

directions, and contact information. 

Each girl must complete a Release of 

Liability Waiver and Health History 

Form (on our website) in order to 

participate. We do provide ASTM/SEI 

approved helmets for all participants. 

If you have questions or need 

assistance with program selection, 

please contact Ann Bower at 

abower@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

Pony Tails 

EVENT 

Pony Tails is an introductory lesson in 

the wonderful world of horses. 

Experience what it’s like to be in the barn 

with the horses, try your hand at 

grooming, and have a lesson in the arena 

learning the basics of starting, stopping, 

and steering your pony. 


Dates: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 



Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., or 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 


Fee: $15 per session per girl 



session 

Equestrian I- no experience necessary. 

Horsin’ Around 

Show off your balance and skill on 

horseback with fun equestrian games. 

After a brief arena lesson in proper 

position, balance, and guiding your 

horse, we will split into teams to have 

some fun! Maneuvering through 

obstacle courses, relay races, and flag 

races--all on horseback--will build 

confidence and sportsmanship! 

EVENT 


Dates: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 



Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 





session 

Equestrian II - Previous riding experience is 

beneficial but not necessary. 

Intro to Horses 

EVENT 

Come out for a riding lesson in 

horsemanship basics. Learn how to 

properly groom your horse and get it all 

ready to ride. Head out to the arena to 

learn how to control your horse, then 

maneuver through a fun obstacle course 

to show off your skills. 




Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., or 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 





session 

Equestrian I - no experience necessary. 

Save the Date! 

October 26-27, 2013 

TV Mania 


Location: Quincy Mall, Quincy 

Time: 10:00 p.m. Saturday - 5:00 a.m. Sunday 

More information to come! 

Trail Mix 

EVENT 

Demonstrate your ability to guide and 

control your horse in the arena, and 

then hit the trails! Learn to assess trail 

situations as they arise and become 

more confident and comfortable in the 

saddle. You might even see deer grazing 

or bounding through the fields as you 

ride! 




Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 





session 



Family Style 

Riding Lessons 

EVENT 

Gather the family together and enjoy 

some quality time together on 

horseback. Whatever combination of 

family members you want to bring, we’d 

love to have you out to ride! A brief 

arena lesson will be the prelude to a trail 

ride or some fun arena games and a nice 

day with your family. 


Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 




Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 


Min/Max 2/6 participants 


session 

No prior riding experience is necessary. 

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Saddle Up 

EVENT 

Saddle Up is a great opportunity to learn 

many basic aspects of proper horse 

care and riding. Learn how to halter your 

horse and how to tie a quick release 

knot. Assist with grooming and picking 

out your horse’s hooves. Head out to 

the arena with your horse and learn how 

to properly mount and dismount, how to 

steer, and how to have fun in the saddle. 


Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 or 


Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., or 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 


Fee: $20 per girl per session 



session 

Equestrian I - no experience is necessary. 

Boots ‘n’ Saddles 

Pull on your boots and climb into the 

saddle to learn and demonstrate trust 

exercises and games with your horse. 

Gain a deeper connection with your 

horse and an independent seat in the 

saddle. Guide your horse through an 

obstacle course and learn how to 

control your horse at the trot. Soar in 

the saddle with confidence and 

independence! 

EVENT 


Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 or 


Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 





session 



Private 

Horseback Riding Lessons 

EVENT 

Private horseback riding lessons are 

available for beginning through 

advanced riders. As a beginner, 

learn the basics of grooming, 

tacking, and riding. Intermediate 

and advanced riders can take 

advantage of one-on-one time with 

the instructor to hone your riding 

skills. Both Western and English 

disciplines are offered. You can 

arrange for small group lessons for 

siblings, friends, co-workers, etc. 

A four-week package of once a 

week lessons with flexible time 

schedules are available. 

Who: Girls in grades 5 - adult 

Date: July 22, 2013 - August 16, 2013 

Time: Weekdays - Flexible 

Scheduling 


Fee: $125 for a 4 week package 

Min/Max: 1/4 participants per 

lesson 

Closing Date: 2 weeks before 

opening date 

Contact Ann Bower for scheduling at: 

abower@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

equestrian 


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Summer 

Camp Info! 

check out our 

great summer 

camp sessions 

summer camp info 

SUMMER CAMP 

Who should come to camp 

and what’s it all about 

Our summer activities are open to all 

girls, including non-Girl Scouts. Any 

girl entering first grade through twelfth 

grade is welcome at camp. You don’t 

have to have any camping experience 

to come to camp, and you don’t have to 

come with friends or a troop. You’ll make 

new friends while you’re here. The GSCI 

summer camp experience is available in 

many forms: resident camp; day camp; 

family events; and core camping, where 

troops stay at camp and camp staff run 

activities. 

American Camp 

Association (ACA) 

All of GSCI’s camp 

facilities are proud to hold 

current accreditation by 

the American Camp 

Association (ACA). ACA 

accreditation is the best evidence 

parents have of a camp’s commitment 

to a safe and nurturing environment 

for their children. This voluntary 

accreditation assures parents that camp 

practices have been measured against 

national standards and go a step beyond 

a state’s basic licensing requirements. 

Accreditation is based on a 

commitment by the camp to undergo 

a thorough review of its operations – 

from staff qualifications and training to 

emergency management. The American 

Camp Association has created a website 

for parents and families which includes 

tips on getting your camper ready for 

camp at www.campparents.org. 

Campership 

Assistance Fund 

On the registration forms you will notice 

a place to make an optional contribution 

to our Campership Assistance Fund. 

This fund allows families to make a gift 

on behalf of girls who otherwise would 

not be able to afford to attend Girl Scout 

camp and summer activities. Your 

support will help provide the Girl Scout 

experience to girls with a financial need, 

thereby assisting us in our goal to give 

every girl within our jurisdiction access 

to the leadership development, 

character building, and fun that Girl 

Scouting provides. 

Who are the camp staff 

Our camp staff are enthusiastic, 

talented, and caring adults who are 

excited about having lots of fun at camp 

and building girls of courage, confidence, 

and character. The selection process 

for camp staff includes screening their 

experience, their ability to serve as role 

models for girls, and their genuine desire 

to work with children. Interviews, 

reference checks, and thorough 

background screening are all part of the 

selection process. Staff training includes 

a full week of first aid, CPR, safety and 

emergency management, outdoor skills, 

team building, helping children deal with 

homesickness, understanding age level 

characteristics, and more. Staff who 

facilitate high adventure, horseback 

riding, water activities, and trips are 

trained and/or have certifications. Many 

of our camp staff return year after year, 

building relationships with returning 

campers and furthering their own 

development as camp professionals. 

Volunteers and council staff also assist 

as necessary. 

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Camp Directors 

Billie “Skeeter” Waddell 

Skeeter has spent twelve summers working at Girl Scout camp and has been a director for ten years. She grew up as a Girl 

Scout in the Glasford area and hopes that girls will come to day camp looking for a super silly fun time and willing to try new 

activities and make new friends. When camp is not in session Skeeter works as a program specialist leading age-level 

programs for GSCI. Contact Billie at bwaddell@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

Katie “Bugs” Nolan 

Bugs is looking forward to her seventh summer as a GSCI camp director and her tenth summer working at Girl Scout camp. 

Bugs has shared her experience and expertise with other camp professionals at the American Camp Association’s 

Mid-States Convention as a workshop co-leader. Whether you are a returning camper or brand new to the experience, Bugs 

looks forward to greeting you at the camp front gate and joining you for campfires, swimming, outdoor cooking, and 

stargazing. Contact Katie at knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

Lisa “Deli” Sons 

Deli loves the outdoors and has worked in various positions with children and environmental education for 14 years. Deli has 

helped with camp since she started working for the council in 2007. As a program specialist Deli creates fun and interesting 

programs for Girl Scouts throughout the year and at camp. Deli believes that each girl has the ability to grow in confidence, 

independence, character, and her ability to do anything she sets her mind to. Contact Lisa at lsons@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

Jennifer “Sherwood” Kernan 

Sherwood has been a camper since she was five, a counselor for two years, an Assistant Camp Director for three years, and 

is getting ready for her third summer as Camp Director at Camp Widjiwagan. Sherwood has presented at professional camp 

conferences for three years, sharing her camp knowledge with other directors. She looks forward to seeing you all this 

summer! Contact Jennifer at jkernan@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

WEEKEND 

EVENTS 

My Gal and Me 

CAMP 

Come to camp with your mom, aunt, 

grandma, or another favorite female 

adult for an overnight packed with 

activities. Enjoy archery, team building, 

an all-camp event, a campfire with 

s‘mores, and a night hike with star gazing. 

The next day enjoy a delicious breakfast, 

more camp activities, and a cookout 

lunch before going home. 


Date: Friday, June 7, 2013 - Saturday, 

June 8, 2013 



Saturday 




Breakfast and lunch included on Saturday. 

Please eat dinner before you arrive. Sleeping 

will be in platform tents or lodges based on 

order of registrations. 

Core Camping 

Explore the world of camping with your 

troop and get to know the great 

outdoors. Plan a weekend around 

activities such as boating, swimming, 

archery, hiking, and art sessions led by 

our certified camp staff. Get started by 

making some SWAPS to trade with your 

new Girl Scout friends. 



Saturday 

Date: Friday, June 14 - Saturday, 

June 15, 2013 


or 

Date: Friday, June 21 - Saturday, 

June 22, 2013 


Fee: $25 per person 


CAMP 

Check in is from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday and 

activities will begin at 8:00. Please eat dinner 

prior to arriving; evening snacks will be 

provided Friday night. Breakfast and lunch 

will be provided on Saturday. Adults are 

responsible for supervision and meeting girl/ 

adult safety ratios. Troops will be housed in 

platform tents and cabins and should bring 

additional activities for down-time. 

Just the Two of Us 

CAMP 

Join us for a fun-filled weekend designed 

to give you a taste of camp life and the 

outdoors with your special adult gal. 

Certified camp staff will be provided to 

ensure that you’ll have a blast playing 

games, swimming, making art projects, 

boating, practicing archery, and more. 

Start packing your bags and we’ll see you 

there! 



2:00 p.m. Saturday 

Date: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 



Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 - 





Check in is from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and activities 

will begin at 8:00 p.m. Please eat dinner prior 

to arriving; evening snacks will be provided. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Adults 

are responsible for supervision and meeting 

girl/adult safety ratios. We suggest bringing 

additional activities for down time or SWAPS 

to make and trade. 

summer camps/family weekend events 


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Day camp allows girls a safe environment to learn new games, 

make arts and crafts, practice outdoor cooking skills, develop 

environmental awareness, and, most of all, have fun with new 

friends. Day camp is the perfect starter camp for girls who want 

to get comfortable in the outdoors and who are interested in 

exploring new activities close to home. Before and after care 

is available at all day camps at no additional charge, with the 

exception of the community day camps. For the day camps 

listed lunch and snack are included each day. For the community 

day camps snacks are included but campers should bring a sack 

lunch. 

Typical Day Camp Schedule 

7:30-9:00 a.m. Check-in and before care 

9:00 a.m. Opening flag ceremony and morning snack 

9:30-11:30 a.m. Girl-planned activities focused on education and weekly 

theme (art instruction, cooking lessons, ecology games, etc.) 

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch and rest time 

1:00- 3:30 p.m. Girl-planned activities focused on practicing new skills (water 

activities, scavenger hunts, games, etc.) 

3:30 p.m. Closing flag ceremony and afternoon snack 

4:00-5:30 p.m. Check-out and after care 

DAY 

CAMP 

OVERVIEW 

Friday campers participate in all-camp activities, showing off their new skills 

and trying to complete the weekly challenge! 

Day Camp Assistants 

CAMP 

Are you thinking about becoming a camp counselor some day Spend the 

summer learning what it truly means to be a counselor as you work alongside 

camp staff and assist them with younger campers. 

DAY 

CAMPS 

Camp Kiwanis 

Funology 

Funology is the science of having fun! 

Have an all-around good time and 

dabble in fun science projects that will 

wow your friends. 

CAMP 


Date: Monday, June 10 - 

Friday, June 14, 2013 


Time: 9:00 a.m. Monday - 

4:00 p.m. Friday 




Camp H2O 

CAMP 

Summer just isn’t complete without 

this popular camp session! Spend your 

time at camp hanging out in the water, 

whether splashing in the swimming pool, 

canoeing on the lake, or playing water 

games. 









Closing Dates: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 

summer camps/day camps 

LEADERSHIP 

OPPORTUNITIES 

OPPORTUNITY 


Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays 


Closing Date: 2 weeks prior to program date 

Dates: Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7, 2013, 

Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2013, 



Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2013, 

Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19, 2013, 

Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 2013, and/or 

Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 2013 


Campers will be traveling out of camp to go 

to the Aquatic center. 

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Messy Mayhem 

CAMP 

Camp is the perfect place to get a little 

messy! Spend the week getting down 

and dirty in the mud, painting, or having a 

food fight. 










Campers will get messy and should dress 

accordingly. Pack an extra set of clothes for 

end of the day if you like. 

Mini Sampler 

CAMP 

If you are a first-time day camper, you 

might want to try this three-day sampler. 

You will get a little taste of what summer 

programs are all about. Enjoy hiking, 

art projects, water games, and more. 


Date: Monday, July 1 - 

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 







Critter Camp 

CAMP 

Experience nature through the eyes of 

an animal. Learn about the critters that 

live at camp and the delicate balance 

between animals and the environment. 

Special guests from the Scovill Zoo will 

pay us a visit and we will travel out of 

camp to Wildlife Prairie Park. Want to 

spend the night at camp Join us for an 

optional overnight on Thursday for an 

additional $10.00 fee. 



Friday, July 12, 2013 





$10 additional fee for Thursday 

overnight option 



Art Around the World 

CAMP 

Learn about art from all over the world! 

“Travel” to Ghana and weave a Kente 

cloth project, Egypt where you’ll create 

an Egyptian cartouche, and Australia 

to make Aboriginal dot art. When you 

“arrive” back at camp, enjoy splatter 

painting, clay art, and other art forms. 


Date: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 



Time 9:00 a.m. Monday - 





Camp Peairs 

Once Upon a Story 

CAMP 

This week contains magic and 

imagination at camp when the 

wonderful world of stories and tales 

come to life. Bring some of your favorite 

books to camp as we make them come 

alive! Maybe visit the zany world of 

Dr. Seuss, try your hand at a spell from 

Hogwarts School of Magic, or have a 

thrilling trip down the rabbit hole with 

Alice in Wonderland. You never know 

what adventure waits you behind the 

next tree! 










Adult volunteers needed. Counselors in 

training and Program Aides needed. 

Camp Tapawingo 

Horses and More 

CAMP 

Ever wanted to know how to feed, 

properly groom, and get ready to ride 

a horse Learn all this and more and 

spend one afternoon riding in the 

arena, in addition to the usual camp fun 

such as games, hiking, canoeing, and 

more. 

Who: Girls entering grades 2 - 5 







Wacky Water Week 

CAMP 

The wackiest water week ever. This 

splish-splashy week will include a water 

relay, water kickball at the park, wacky 

water Olympics, and learning some 

canoe strokes. Enjoy traditional camp 

activities such as hikes, games, and 

songs. 



Friday, August 2, 2013 






Art in the Trees 

CAMP 

Let nature be your inspiration this week 

as we create wonderful works of art. 

Use materials you find in nature and 

experiment with a variety of art media as 

you work together with other campers to 

leave your mark at camp. 










summer camps/day camps 


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summer camps/ day camps 

Lights, Camera, 

Action! 

CAMP 

If you have ever dreamed of being a star 

this is the camp session for you! Try your 

hand at different acting styles, including 

improv and storytelling. Campers will 

perform their skits at the end of the 

week. 










Cast Iron Chefs 

Tap into your inner Rachael Ray as 

you experiment with cooking most of 

your meals over a fire and in the camp 

kitchen. Whether food is an art form 

for you or just something delicious to 

enjoy, you’ll have a blast cooking up 

a good time with your camp friends. 

CAMP 









Closing Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 

Teen Travelers 

CAMP 

Spend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

enjoying some of your favorite camp 

activities, then leave camp Tuesday and 

Thursday and explore the world outside 

of camp. Tuesday, spend the day 

giving back to your local community and 

Thursday, trek down to St. Louis for the 

day. This week is guaranteed to change 

up the usual day camp routine! 










Time subject to change 



Closing Date: 2 weeks prior to 

program date 

Campers will chose their activity for Thursday. 

Options include St. Louis Zoo, Science 

Center, City Museum, or The Magic House. 

Enchanted Forest 

CAMP 

This week contains magic and 

imagination at camp when the 

wonderful world of stories and tales 

come to life. Bring some of your favorite 

books to camp as we make them come 

alive! Maybe visit the zany world of 

Dr. Seuss, try your hand at a spell from 

Hogwarts School of Magic, or have a 

thrilling trip down the rabbit hole with 

Alice in Wonderland. You never know 

what adventure waits you behind the 

next tree! 










Camp H2O 

CAMP 

Summer just isn’t complete without 

this popular camp session! Spend your 

time at camp hanging out in the water, 

whether splashing in the swimming pool, 

canoeing on the lake, or playing water 

games. Camp Kiwanis campers will 

travel out of camp to go to the pool. 










Messy Mayhem 

CAMP 

Camp is the perfect place to get a 

little messy! Spend the week getting 

down and dirty in the mud, painting, 

or having a food fight. 










Campers will get messy and should dress 

accordingly. Pack an extra set of clothes for 

end of the day if you like. 

Animal Antics 

If you are an animal lover, this camp 

session is for you! Spend the week 

learning about some of your favorite 

animals and hang out with some real 

animals when the zoo comes to visit 

camp. 










CAMP 

Funology 

CAMP 

Funology is the science of having fun! 

Have an all-around good time and 

dabble in fun science projects that will 

wow your friends. Camp Kiwanis 

campers will take a field trip out of camp 

to the Children’s Discovery Museum in 

Normal. 










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COMMUNITY 

DAY CAMPS 

These sessions are organized by GSCI 

council staff and held at partnering 

venues rather than council camp facilities. 

Fees include all activities and 

snacks. Girls must bring a sack lunch. 

Friday Family Lunch and gift bags 

are not available, but the 

Trading Post will be available once 

during the week so that girls may 

purchase Girl Scout merchandise. 

Theme Extreme 

CAMP 

Are you ready to try your hand at a little 

bit of everything Spend half of each day 

doing activities based on the theme of 

the day and the other half doing 

traditional camp/ outdoor activities 

(swimming, climbing wall, etc.).Themes 

of the week: Monday- Animal Antics, 

Tuesday- Ooey Gooey Day , 

Wednesday- Tropical Paradise, 

Thursday- Master Chef , Friday- Camp 

Katniss. It’s bound to be a great time as 

we explore each day and try out fun and 

exciting new activities. 





Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 





Water Otters 

CAMP 

Join us for a week full of water activities. 

We will play water games, make crafts 

with water, and SWIM! We will also enjoy 

the camp spirit with other daily activities 

such as hiking, songs and outdoor 

cooking on Friday. This year there is a 

Junior overnight option. Girls who stay 

overnight will participate in outdoor 

cooking, night-time hiking, and team 

building activities. 




Location: Camp Sacajawea, Quincy 

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Fee: $70 per girl or $80 per girl overnight 

option 



Fun patch included. Participants should 

bring a sack lunch. Dinner and breakfast 

provided for overnight option. Adult 

volunteers needed. 

Creative Campers 

CAMP 

Let the creative juices flow and find out 

how fun camp can be this summer with 

friends! Art, music, games, swimming, 

and more await you during this 3-day 

mini camp with girls from your 

community. It’s a fun way to discover 

the exciting world of Girl Scouts. 


Date: Tuesday, July 9 - 

Thursday, July 11, 2013 

Location: Strouss Park, Mendota, IL 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 



Closing Date: Friday, June 19, 2013 

Snack included. Adult volunteers needed. 

Counselors in training and Program Aides 

needed. 

Cooking Blitz Week 

CAMP 

From cooking over the fire to cooking in 

the kitchen to making non-cooked food 

- we will cover it all in this jam packed 

cooking camp. Learn new recipes and 

make your own recipe book to take 

home. Non cooking camp 

activities may include swimming, 

climbing wall and outdoor education 





Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 





Under the Big Top CAMP 

The circus has come to camp! Make 

sure you register for this fun filled week 

of day camp where you get to clown 

around, dress up, make music, learn 

some magic tricks, get creative with 

crafts, have fun playing games in the 

great outdoors, and splash the summer 

heat away on the biggest slip-n-slide 

ever! 




Location: Streator Baptist Camp 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 




Snack included. Adult volunteers needed. 

Counselors in training and Program Aides 

needed. 

summer camps/community day camps 


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Ready to take center stage Yearn to swim like a fish Love singing with new friends by the glow of 

a campfire or galloping solo into the sunset We offer camp sessions to support every path. Each 

session is geared toward a specific interest and is offered for different levels of experience, so 

whether it’s your first time saddling a horse or you’re prepared to paint your masterpiece, we’ve got 

a camp session for you. 

Typical Resident Camp Schedule 

Check-in Times: 

Mini-Resident Camps: 1:00 p.m. 

Teen Camps: 2:00 p.m. 

Junior Camps: 2:30 p.m. 

Brownie Camps: 3:30 p.m. 

Note: Check-in may take up to an hour. 

Check-out Friday from noon-2:00 p.m. 

Mini-Resident Camp check-out: 4:00 p.m. 

RESIDENT 

CAMP 

OVERVIEW 

Typical Resident Camp Schedule 

7:45 a.m. Opening flag ceremony 

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 

9:00 –11:30 a.m. Girl-planned activities 

12:00 –1:00 p.m. Lunch 

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Rest hour 

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Girl-planned activities 

4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Showers, Trading Post, Kapers 

5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Closing flag ceremony 

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner 

CAMP TRADITIONS 

summer camps/resident camp info 

Camp Magic 

During their time at camp campers enjoy the unique magic and special traditions of resident camp, from 

camouflaging for a wild walk to save our beloved camp fairies to challenge meals that might leave a camper 

temporarily tied to her neighbor. Captain Hook causes a big shipwreck at Camp Peairs in the dining hall at some point 

each week, making a very pirate-like mess out of lunch, and at Camp Tapawingo the wild west bandits might steal 

lunch, requiring campers to work together to master challenges to get their food back! Read your packing list carefully 

so you can ensure your camper is ready for all the exciting activities and adventures that await her! 

Camp Kapers 

Kapers are chores girls share while attending camp. Each staff member will model and teach campers proper ways 

to care for the environment and their camp surroundings. Each unit is responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of 

their area and for additional daily camp responsibilities. This may include cleaning the dining hall, latrines, bathhouse, 

grounds, etc. Girls are closely monitored to make sure that established health and safety procedures are used in 

completing cleaning tasks. 

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MINI-RES CAMPS 

Mini-Res CITs 

CAMP 

Spend 100% of these four-day miniresident 

camps with our first-time 

resident campers, putting your 

counselor skills to the test. Spend your 

days side by side with counselors and 

enjoy the opportunity to share your 

love of camp with some of our youngest 

campers. A must-have experience for 

any CIT who wants to be camp staff one 

day. 


Date: Sunday, June 30 - 






Time: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday - 


Fee: Free, registration required 



program date 

Campers are required to have attended 

CIT I and/or CIT II prior to registering. 

Camp Eclipse 

CAMP 

Start the week with day camp and end 

the week with resident camp. Get 

comfortable with your tent, counselors, 

and camp before you stay overnight. 

This session is ideal for first-time or 

inexperienced overnight campers. Make 

lifelong friends and enjoy boating, 

swimming, and creative arts. Cook over 

a fire one night and make trail mix for a 

hike. Pack your sleeping bag and your 

swimsuit and we’ll see you at camp! 





Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Check In 

Monday - Wednesday 

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Check Out 

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 




Campers will be picked up and dropped off 

on Monday and Tuesday; there will not be bus 

transportation. On Wednesday they will be 

dropped off to stay overnight, and need to be 

picked up Friday afternoon. Campers will be 

sleeping in platform tents. 

Camp Like A Girl 

Spend three days and two nights 

sampling a little bit of everything that 

makes resident camp so great - art 

projects, songs and games, swimming, 

boating, and outdoor exploration. 

CAMP 



Tuesday, July 2, 2013 


Time: 1:00 p.m. Sunday - 

4:00 p.m. Tuesday 




When requesting buddies, keep in mind that 

campers will be split into living units by grade 

level. 

Kaleidoscope 

CAMP 

Keep your creative juices flowing during 

this artistic four day mini-resident camp 

session. Weave lanyards, make tie-dye, 

and mold candles. The beauty of camp 

will inspire your art work while you learn 

to work with chalk, paint, and clay. Work 

together to create a piece of artwork 

that will stay at camp forever. And while 

you’re waiting for the paint to dry, play 

some water games, make some 

colorful trail mix, and try out the boats. 






2:00 p.m. Wednesday 









Min/Max: 6/ 15 girls - Camp Tapawingo, 

6/16 girls -Camp Peairs 

Campers should bring 2-3 pieces of white 

clothing. 

Night Owls 

Experience all the fun of a traditional 

camping session in a whole new way. 

Stay up late and sleep in each morning 

and explore wonders of the natural 

world, including its sights, creatures, 

and sounds that often go unnoticed 

by day dwellers. Cookouts, night hikes, 

evening paddles, stargazing, and crafts 

will round out this session. It’s a hoot! 


Date: Sunday, August 4 - 

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 



4:00 p.m. Tuesday 




CAMP 

On Target 

CAMP 

Spend four days with a bow and arrow in 

your hands, hanging out at the archery 

range and perfecting your shot. Create 

your own targets, play archery games, 

and top off your week with an archery 

tournament to determine the archer 

champion. There will also be plenty of 

time to go swimming, boating, and make 

camp crafts. 















summer camps/mini-resident camps 


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summer camps/resident camps 

Pink Pals 

CAMP 

Spend four days in a world of pink! Try 

some pink tie-dying and put on your pink 

PJs for the pink slumber party, where 

you’ll decorate pink cupcakes, bead 

some pink jewelry, and play silly games 

with pink balloons. There will also be 

plenty of time for swimming, campfires, 

and s’mores making, but don’t be 

surprised if the s’mores are pink, too! 








Min/Max: 6/12 


Splish Splash 

Sports 

CAMP 

If the water is your thing, join us for this 

four-day mini-res for a week of water 

sports! We’ll start our days early in the 

morning as we swim before breakfast 

and enjoy a picnic lunch at the beach 

one afternoon. We’ll practice different 

kicks and strokes as we hang out with the 

lifeguards, and even try to beat them at 

our games. When you’re ready to dry 

off, create some lanyards, try out 

geocaching, or just chat around the 

campfire while you make s’mores. 










Very Fairy Extraordinary CAMP 

If you love the sparkle of pixie dust, then 

come discover the magic and wonder of 

fairies! Make fairy houses and wands and 

even capture some fairies in a jar. Then 

pack a snack and hit the trails for a fairy 

hike. Enjoy a fairy sleepover at the lodge 

with all of your new friends, and don’t f 

orget to check out the boat house and 

the beach. Bring your favorite fairy 

costume with you so we can see you 

dressed your fairy best! 








Min/Max: 6/30 


Campers are encouraged to bring a fairy 

costume and/or fairy wings. 

BROWNIE 

RESIDENT CAMPS 

Center Stage 

CAMP 

Lights, camera, action! Become a camp 

superstar and take center stage. Learn 

dance moves to go along with your 

favorite music, design your own 

costumes, play acting games, and 

create a skit to perform during the 

closing campfire. Enjoy an actress 

slumber party complete with popcorn, 

movies, and make-overs. 


Date: Sunday, July 7 - 








Campers should bring goofy hats or 

costumes. 

Candles & Candy 

CAMP 

During this artistic and creative session, 

we’ll make scented candles, sweet treats 

over the campfire, and brightly colored 

tie-dye. Enjoy a color hike looking for 

beautiful colors in nature, and enjoy a 

floating lunch on the lake. Plan a pajama 

slumber party with your new friends and 

make snacks, play games, and make your 

own stuffed animal to take home with 

you. 










Hippie Chicks 

CAMP 

Hey all you groovy gals - looking for a 

place to splash around and make some 

art projects Pack your bags and head 

to camp, where you will tie-dye, weave 

friendship bracelets, make sand candles, 

and style some groovy sunglasses. Head 

to the water in the afternoon and hang 

out at the beach and learn to paddle 

your way around Lake Bloomington. 







Fee: $245 



Mermaids 

CAMP 

Calling all mermaids! Swim every 

morning and every afternoon, then trade 

in your fins for feet so you can slip ‘n’ 

slide, toss water balloons, and become a 

shaving cream bunny. Make some 

mermaid-inspired art and snacks and 

learn about the animals who share the 

water with us while working on the 

Wonders of Water Journey. Plan a 

special meal for the whole camp to show 

off the magic that’s under the sea. Leave 

the water to attend a mermaid slumber 

party where you’ll become a princess for 

the night. 










Campers are encouraged to pack a princess 

dress for their princess slumber party. 

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JUNIOR 

RESIDENT 

CAMPS 

Outdoor Cuisine 

CAMP 

If you like cooking and trying new foods 

you will love experimenting with 

cooking pie iron grilled cheese 

sandwiches, Dutch oven stews, and 

solar s’mores. Plan what you eat, what 

new things to try, how to cook them, and 

where to eat your creations. Learn tips 

from the camp cooks and help prepare a 

delicious treat for the rest of camp. 


Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 








Campers should bring a sturdy mess kit 

that will be used daily during cookouts. 

Night Owls 

CAMP 

Spend the week staying up late and 

sleeping in, creating funky glow-in-the 

dark crafts to see your way around when 

night falls. Make delicious midnight 

snacks to curb the nighttime munchies. 

We’ll go star-gazing to learn about the 

constellations and take night hikes to see 

which animals are awake in the middle of 

the night. If the early morning isn’t 

your thing, this camp session is! 









Messy Madness 

CAMP 

Pack your oldest clothes and spend the 

week creating all the messy fun you can 

imagine. Stomp around in the muddy 

creek and woods on a scavenger hunt, 

break out the face paint for a messy 

makeover complete with a wacky hair 

contest, and get covered from head to 

toe in shaving cream before heading 

down a giant slip ‘n’ slide to rinse off. All 

you need is a sense of adventure and a 

little soap to get clean at the end of the 

week! 








Min/Max: 6/ 20 girls 


Sail Away 

CAMP 

Ahoy, matey! Spend the week sailing the 

high seas of Lake Bloomington. Develop 

your knot-tying skills to keep your sails 

and boat in ship-shape and give an ol’ 

heave-ho as you practice boat rescues 

and tip tests with ease. With the lines in 

your hands and your friends by your side, 

let the winds fill the sails of your ship 

and lead you across open waters. When 

you’re ready to dry off, hit the trails 

and find some treasures during a 

geocaching adventure and head to the 

lodge for a slumber party, pirate snacks, 

and a pirate-inspired movie! 


Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 








Campers should bring a pirate costume for 

their slumber party. 

See pages 16 and 17 for opportunities for 

Equestrian programming. 

Archers & 

Anchors 

CAMP 

Do you prefer canoeing around the lake 

or aiming for the bullseye with your bow 

and arrow Get the best of both 

worlds - work on archery skills during the 

morning and try out all the camp boats 

in the afternoon. At the end of the week 

we’ll pack a sack lunch and head off in 

canoes to Pine Ridge, where we’ll enjoy 

an archery competition. 










Trekkers 

CAMP 

Explore camp and sleep in a new place 

every night. Enjoy a private beach party 

and sleep under the stars. Then it’s 

off to a spa and movie night in the lodge. 

Finally, head out for a night of camping in 

Pine Ridge after a day of archery. When 

you aren’t packing for your next move or 

setting up your tent, you’ll have plenty of 

time to go swimming, zip down the water 

slide, learn some new outdoor cooking 

skills, and play goofy games with your 

counselors and friends. 












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summer camps/leadership camps 

TEEN 

RESIDENT 

CAMPS 

Major Messiness 

Ingredients: 

• 15 Cadette campers 

• 5 platform tents 

• 2 camp counselors 

• 8 cans of shaving cream 

• 2-4 days of mud, leaves, and sticks 

• 1 jar of paint in every color, with glitter 

• 6 days of old clothes 

• 2-4 tarps with 2 bottles of ketchup, 

mustard, jelly, and relish 

• 4 cans of alphabet and tomato soup 

• A little bit of soap 

CAMP 

Mix together campers, tents, and 

counselors at Camp Tapawingo. Add in 

remaining ingredients as desired and 

combine with crazy ideas, silly games, 

and late-night snacks. Guaranteed to 

result in a major mess! 







Fee: $245 



Teen X-treme 

CAMP 

WARNING: Exposure to this camp may 

result in the participation of extreme 

camp activities. Users may become 

suspended from trees on the high rope 

course. Fire, flame, or sparks may be 

present during mystery box meals. Use 

of the pool and canoes may result in 

excess moisture and challenging 

obstacles. Caution is recommended 

during shelter building, geocaching, and 

use of bows and arrows. Laughter may 

be explosive. Recommended for 

outdoor use only. Completion of this 

camp may result in total personal 

transformation - participate at your own 

risk! 










Graffiti 

CAMP 

Stretch your creative side and 

experiment with fun and unique forms 

of art and self-expression. Design and 

sketch a giant chalk mural, paint funky 

neon portraits on canvas, and create 

a camp comic book with your fellow 

campers. Explore unusual ways to make 

jewelry, and play around with fashion 

design with surprising outcomes. When 

you’re ready to put the brushes down, 

there’s plenty of time to hang out at the 

beach, take a sailboat for a spin, and stay 

up until midnight making colorful 

campfire snacks. 










Participants should spend some time exploring 

modern art before they arrive at camp 

and bring photocopies of some of their 

favorite artwork to camp. 

Trailblazer I 

CAMP 

Test your survival skills this week when 

you start out sleeping in the comfort of a 

platform tent, then pack up the canoes 

with gear and food for the week and 

discover camp along the Whispering 

Pines trail. Set up camp in Pine Ridge, 

putting up tents, cooking every meal 

over a fire, finding your way with a 

compass, and practicing your archery 

skills. Bond with your counselors and 

fellow campers, play team-building 

games, swim in the lake, take on boating 

challenges, and explore the night. Return 

to main camp in time for an amazing 

dinner and closing campfire. 








Min/Max: 6/10 


Due to the extreme nature of this program, 

participants must have attended resident 

camp at least twice prior to this session and 

must have strong outdoor skills. Personal 

outdoor equipment (mess kit, sleeping bag 

and pad, etc.) is required for the session. 

Questions Contact Katie Nolan at 

knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

Extreme Cuisine CAMP 

You and your team of fellow extreme 

chefs will take on the ultimate cooking 

challenge. Each day a mystery basket 

with surprise ingredients will arrive in 

your unit, and it’s up to you to figure out 

what to do with the contents. Using a 

variety of cooking methods and lots of 

imagination, you’ll prepare delicious and 

innovative appetizers, main courses, and 

desserts. Additional adventures include 

a day-long archery challenge, a cookout 

in the lake, and a swamped canoe race 

to get your mystery food! 










Voyagers 

CAMP 

If your favorite view of camp is from the 

lake, this is a week of water journeys you 

won’t want to miss. Pack up the canoes 

each day and head to the park around 

the bend for a cookout, navigate your 

way to Pine Ridge and practice your 

archery skills, or paddle your way to take 

a dip in the cool waters of muddy creek. 

Every day will be a new adventure on 

the lake, and you’ll still have time for a 

s’mores bar, making lanyards, and 

hanging out at the beach. 










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These sessions are long-standing Girl Scout traditions, where teens work together to discover their leadership potential 

while designing and carrying out activities and programs at resident camp. As you learn the ropes of being a leader 

and counselor you’ll learn to trust and count on each other through challenging team games that help you develop who 

you are in a friendly and supportive environment. Join the long line of teen Girl Scouts before you and learn how you can 

change the world for a child! 

In order to maintain their spots at camp all Counselor in Training I & II participants must submit a Teen Leadership 

Application, one letter of recommendation, and a sample camp activity. Application and instructions are available at 

your local service center or online at GetYourGirlPower.org. Leader in Training participants are not required to submit a 

Teen Leadership Application. If you have any questions about Teen Leadership Camps contact Katie Nolan at knolan@ 

girlscouts-gsci.org . 

TEEN 

LEADERSHIP 

CAMPS 

Counselor in Training II CAMP 

If you love everything about camp and 

would love nothing more than to one day 

become a member of the camp staff, 

CIT II will set you on the path to realizing 

your dream. Choose your own focus 

area, such as equine, aquatics, or 

outdoor skills. Learn, work, and grow side 

by side with experienced camp staff and 

meet with your adviser each evening to 

reflect on your experiences. 


Dates: 

Sunday, June 9 - Friday, June 14, 2013, 

Sunday, June 16 - Friday, June 21, 2013, 

or 

Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12, 2013 


Sunday, July 28 - Friday, August 2, 2013 

or 

Sunday, August 4 - Friday, August 9, 2013 







program date 

Participants must have attended CIT I or 

have the Camp Director’s approval. 

Campers may attend one or many sessions, 

but must go home between sessons. CIT IIs 

must submit an application, reference and 

sample activity to Katie Nolan for approval 

prior to registering for the camp. 

Leader in Training 

CAMP 

Develop your leadership style through 

challenging team-building on the low 

ropes course and discover your 

potential climbing the high ropes course. 

Spend time shadowing, interviewing, 

and learning tricks of the trade from the 

camp staff while you and your fellow LITs 

work directly with younger resident and 

day campers. With the support of your 

counselors and new friends you’ll work 

an the aMAZE Journey, setting a positive 

example for younger campers. 










Participants must have bridged to Girl Scout 

Cadette prior to the beginning of the camp 

session. The LIT program is a prerequisite for 

CIT programs. 

Counselor in Training I 

CAMP 

If you love working with younger 

campers and hanging out with older Girl 

Scouts at camp, you will love this twoweek 

session. You’ll spend the first week 

at Camp Tapawingo improving your 

camping and leadership skills and 

observing the counselors in action as 

you begin the sisterhood journey. Then 

join back up at Camp Peairs, where 

you’ll be paired with a unit to lead daily 

camp activities. As a Counselor in 

Training you’ll have plenty of time to stay 

up late making midnight grilled cheese 

and playing goofy CIT games. 

You will receive the CIT I pin in a private 

ceremony the last night at camp. 



Friday, July 19, 2013, and 

Sunday, July 28 - 


Location: Camp Tapawingo, Camp 

Peairs 




Min/Max: 6/12 


Campers will be at Camp Tapawingo week 

1, have a week off, and then spend week 2 at 

Camp Peairs. Counselor in Training I 

campers must submit a completed Teen 

Leadership Application, including three 

personal references, prior to registration. 

Contact your service center for an 

application or access online at 

GetYourGirlPower. org Campers must return 

home during the weekend on Friday during 

camper check-out and return on Sunday 

during camper check-in. 



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summer camps/travel camps 

Looking for a bigger adventure to challenge your skills Join us on the road and 

take it to the extreme as we travel around central Illinois and even leave state 

lines! 

Participants must be experienced resident campers with at least two prior 

camp sessions and they must be physically able to carry their own gear during 

the week and keep track of their belongings. 

Questions about Travel Camps should be directed to Katie “Bugs” Nolan at 

knolan@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

TRAVEL 

CAMPS 

Travel Trail 2013 

NEW 

TWO- 

WEEK 

CAMP 

CAMP 

Travel Trail 2013 has arrived! 

This summer, adventurous teens 

will explore Wisconsin, Lake 

Superior, and the Upper 

Peninsula of Michigan, Native 

American, Wisconsin Dairy, 

and Historical Logging Camp 

Demonstrations and Education. Hiking, 

backpacking, primitive camping,outdoor 

cooking, whitewater rafting, and more 

await those teens who love the great 

outdoors. 

Lighthouse tour- 

Lake Michigan and Lake Superior 

Whitewater rafting - Peshtigo River 

Backpacking and back country 

camping-Porcupine Mountains 

Sailing and exploration-Lake 

Superior/Apostle Islands 








Max: 9 girls 


Must have previously attended two of the 

following: Trailblazers 1, 2, or 3, Winter 

Trailblazer, or Travel Trail 2012. Must be at 

least intermediate level of learning with the 

following: rafting/canoeing, backpacking, 

primitive camping, and outdoor cooking. 

Must be a confident swimmer and hiker and 

able to handle extreme weather conditions 

and terrain while backpacking, hiking, 

camping, and rafting. All meals, lodging, 

transportation, and activity costs are included. 

All participants must have the 

appropriate equipment for Travel Trail. 

Please contact Lisa Sons at lsons@ 

girlscouts-gsci.org for the packing list. 

Trailblazer II 

NEW 

TEN- 

DAY 

CAMP 

CAMP 

This 10-day backpacking camp is 

only for the experienced and 

adventurous! Sunday, sleep in 

the comfort of a platform tent, 

and early Monday, pack your 

backpack with gear and food for the next 

week. We’ll build shelters out of tarps 

and trees, cook over a fire, play 

team-building games, and learn new 

wilderness skills in the middle of the 

woods. Spend a whole day trying to 

beat the Trail Challenge, and test your 

survivor skills firsthand as you attempt 

to find your way back to your campsite 

after being led away from it blindfolded. 

When you make it back, pack up the 

camp vans to take your camping skills to 

the next level as we head over to Camp 

Peairs where we take to the water with 

our packs. Return to Tapawingo for an 

amazing dinner, evening swim ‘n’ spa, 

and closing campfire. 


Date: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 





Fee: $430 

Min/Max: 6/10 

Closing Date: Monday June 3, 2013 

Due to the extreme nature of this program, 

participants must have attended resident 

camp at least twice prior to this session and 

must have strong outdoor skills. Trailblazer I 

is recommended. Personal outdoor 

equipment (mess kit, sleeping bag and pad, 

etc.) is required for the session. Questions 

Contact Katie at knolan@girlscouts-gsic.org. 

Road Trippers CAMP 

Become a nomadic traveler as we 

caravan and camp across central Illinois. 

At Camp Peairs you will explore Lake 

Bloomington during an all-day boating 

trip and discover where the sails will 

carry you. Take aim at the archery range 

at Camp Kiwanis and hike the trails along 

the Sangamon River. Spend the day 

in a harness swinging from the teams 

course high above the trees at Camp 

Widjiwagan. When you get back to camp 

saddle up and learn some riding skill 

while playing horseback riding games. 







Fee: $310 



Campers should pack lightly and must be 

able to carry and care for all their gear. 

Mess kits or study dishes are necessary. 

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EQUESTRIAN 

CAMPS 

OVERVIEW 

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois offers two kinds of equestrian 

experiences at camp – full-time equestrian camps with the 

primary focus on equestrian activities, and part-time 

equestrian camps with an occasional opportunity to ride, while 

the main focus of the session is on something else. This gives 

campers the opportunity to choose the programs that best fit 

their interests. 

Participants in full-time equestrian sessions will be scheduled 

3-4 hours each day for equestrian-related activities. Participants 

in part-time equestrian sessions will have one or two scheduled 

horse times during the week for 2-4 hours each. Equestrian time 

will be split between ground lessons (grooming, tack, etc.) and 

riding lessons (in-the-saddle activities). 

In order to provide the best possible program, all campers in 

horse programs will be split into groups based on riding skill. 

During extreme weather such as heavy rain or high heat, 

riding lessons will be adapted or cancelled in order to protect 

the health of campers and horses and in those cases camp staff 

will plan other horse-related activities such as bathing horses or 

braiding manes. 

Boots and helmets are provided for riding, and campers who 

wish to bring their own must check with the Equine Program 

Specialist to ensure equipment meets safety standards. Any 

questions regarding riding skills or appropriate boots and 

helmets should be directed to Ann Bower, Equine Program 

Specialist, at abower@girlscouts-gsci.org. 

EQUESTRIAN 

CAMPS 

PART-TIME 

Bows ‘n’ Boots 

NEW 

TEN- 

DAY 

CAMP 

CAMP 

Spend ten days at camp with a 

bow in your hand or boots on 

your feet. Spend part of your 

day learning the ins and outs of 

becoming an archer. Perfect 

your skills with target practice, design 

targets, and out-shoot the competition. 

When you’re not at the archery range, 

spend some time at the barn, gaining 

confidence in the saddle and around 

your favorite four-legged friends. When 

you’re ready to take it easy, hang out at 

the pool and enjoy chatting around the 

campfire. 










Clippity Clop 

CAMP 

Perfect for first-time riders! Hang out in 

the barn a couple times during the week, 

learning about different kinds of horses, 

their markings, and how to groom them. 

When you are ready, you will have the 

opportunity to saddle up and ride in 

the arena. Spend the rest of your week 

splashing around the pool, exploring 

the trails, and stargazing while you make 

s’mores over the fire. 





or 









No prior horseback riding experience is 

needed; recommended for beginner riders. 

Dabblers 

CAMP 

Try a bit of everything during this 

action-packed week at camp. Enjoy the 

water as you play swimming games in the 

pool and water games on land and grab a 

paddle as you climb in a canoe to enjoy 

a floating lunch. Test your aim at the 

archery range after a cook-out 

breakfast, and spend a couple of 

afternoons at the barn learning to ride. 

Explore the night as you stay up late 

cooking sweets over the fire, go on a 

glow-stick night hike,and sleep out under 

the stars. 










summer camps/PT-equestrian camps 


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summer camps/FT-equestrian camps 

Hoofprints 

CAMP 

Calling all creative horse lovers! Join us 

this week while we become truly inspired 

by the beautiful animals we love. We’ll 

spend a couple afternoons at the barn 

grooming and in the arena riding. Hang 

out in the shade of the trees with paper 

and paint as you watch our four-legged 

friends in the pasture. Then learn some 

techniques from an artist who 

specializes in horse related artwork and 

pottery. Take home your artistic 

masterpieces to accompany your horse 

memories! 










Paddle & Saddle 

CAMP 

You don’t have to choose between 

boating and horseback riding - you can 

do both! Take to the water in your canoe 

learning a variety of paddle strokes at 

Camp Tapawingo, then pack up for a day 

trip to Camp Peairs for some 

sailing and a canoe trip. Saddle up in the 

horse arena where you’ll groom and ride. 

When you’re done with your paddle and 

saddle for the day, jump into the pool 

and cool off with your friends. Now that’s 

the best of both worlds! 










Sails & Tails 

CAMP 

Sails, tails, boats, and boots, oh my! 

Have a ball at the barn--learn grooming 

and braiding, then head to the arena to 

try your hand at riding! Pack up the van 

for Camp Peairs and spend a few days 

camping out by the beach, cooking out, 

and exploring the lake. Learn how to 

catch the wind in your sails, then take the 

lines in your hands as you set off across 

the lake for a sailing regatta. Return to 

Tapawingo to hang out in the barn once 

last time before the week is over. 










Puzzlers 

CAMP 

Puzzle and riddle your way through 

this week as you conquer minute 

challenges, scavenger hunts, and color 

wars. Streach your creative side as you 

team up and try to stump the 

counselors. Partner up at the barn and 

show off your teamwork skills in some 

fun arena games on horseback. Then 

plan a challenge meal to see if the rest of 

the camp can survive as a Puzzler. When 

your mind needs a rest, relax at the pool 

or float around in a canoe. 







Fee: $255 

Min/Max: 6/ 15 girls 


Campers should bring a plain red and a blue 

t-shirts for color war activities. 

Sea Horses 

CAMP 

Not sure if you want to spend your time 

swimming like a sea monkey or riding like 

a cowgirl Now you can do both! Spend a 

couple of afternoons at the barn during 

the week for ground lessons and even 

jump up in the saddle. Cool off each day 

with some pool time to play and create 

exciting water games. When you’re not 

at one of the two hottest spots at camp, 

you’ll have time to hike the trails, plan a 

night of sweet campfire desserts, and 

tie-dye. 








Min/Max: 6/15 


EQUESTRIAN 

CAMPS 

FULL-TIME 

Cowgirl Roundup 

Calling all cowgirls! Grab your gear for 

a week of horseback riding fun. Spend 

every afternoon learning the basics of 

riding, horse care, and grooming. Try 

your hand at knot-tying, lasso throwing, 

equine-inspired art projects, and 

cooking meals over a fire. Hang your 

hat and relax around the campfire, and 

then spend a night sleeping under the 

stars listening to tales of the Wild West. 

CAMP 

Who: Girls in grades 5 - 6 







Min/Max: 6/16 


Prior horseback riding experience is 

recommended but not required. 

Hoofin’ It 

CAMP 

Spend a week learning all you can about 

the beautiful animals you love. Get up 

early to help get the horses ready for 

the day as you feed, groom, and saddle. 

Learn some basics from the pros about 

horse health and maintenance, and 

spend time in the saddle becoming 

comfortable and confident as a rider. 

When you’re ready to pull off your boots, 

explore what else camp has to offer as 

you hit up the pool or archery range or 

grab a paddle to try some canoeing. 








Min/Max: 6/16 


No prior horseback riding experience is 

needed; recommended for beginner riders. 

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Mane Event 

CAMP 

Polish your boots and get your horse 

groomed as you spend every morning 

learning proper horsemanship and 

seeing what it takes to win the blue 

ribbon-proper feeding, grooming, 

braiding, and riding. Discover the 

differences between Western and 

English riding as you saddle up both 

ways. Create ribbons and outfits to 

wear while you show off your skills in the 

Camp Tapawingo horse show at the end 

of the week. 

Rodeo Rompers 

NEW 

TEN- 

DAY 

CAMP 

CAMP 

Show ‘em what you’re made of 

in the arena during this tenday 

camp. Trot around on your 

horse every day as you learn and 

compete in real rodeo events 

such as barrel racing, pole bending, and 

flag races. Give yourself and your horse 

a break one day and leave the arena 

behind as you explore a trail ride. When 

you’re not at the arena, enjoy splashing 

around in the pool, try your aim at 

archery, and create some sweet and 

salty campfire snacks. 





or 








Min/Max: 6/16 

Prior horseback riding experience is strongly 

recommended but not required. Camp 

Tapawingo Horse Show will start 

approximately at 1:00 p.m., after Family 

Friday Lunch. 

Rodeo Rally 

CAMP 

Pull on your boots and saddle up for 

some real rodeo fun! Learn all about 

rodeo events and show off in the arena 

doing flag races, pole bending, and 

barrel racing. When you’ve hung your 

spurs for the day, have fun in a clown 

costume contest, learn to juggle, and 

facepaint your friend--just like a rodeo 

clown! Relax around the campfire and 

cool off in the pool while you tell your 

friends all about your rodeo adventures. 








Min/Max: 6/16 


Prior horse experience is strongly 

recommended. Campers must be 

comfortable around horses and be able to 

handle them at a walk and trot. 










Prior horseback riding experience 

is required. Campers must be 

comfortable handling their horse at a walk 

and trot. 

Silver Spurs 

CAMP 

Ready for a more intense riding 

challenge Get ready to spend some 

serious time in the saddle while you 

practice some more advanced riding 

techniques. You’ll walk/trot/canter your 

horse, ride different horses in both 

English and Western saddles, and show 

your courage over small jumps. Saddle 

sore Kick off your boots and head to 

the pool to cool off or spend time gazing 

at the stars around the campfire. 








Min/Max: 6/16 


Prior horseback riding experience is required 

as campers will walk/trot/canter, go on trail 

rides, and go over small jumps. Applications 

to be submitted to Ann Bower, Equestrian 

Program Coordinator, for final approval. 

Tack ‘n’ Trail 

NEW 

TEN- 

DAY 

CAMP 

CAMP 

Get ready to hit the trails! Spend 

some time in the arena brushing 

up on your riding skills before 

heading out into the wilderness 

on horseback! Spend this 

ten-day camp using your skills out on the 

trails as you learn how to maneuver your 

horse through rugged terrain, use proper 

tools to help clear safe trails, and pack a 

picnic lunch to enjoy with your pony. 

Once you hang up your helmet for the 

day enjoy campfire snacks while 

listening to tales of horses on the trail. 







Fee: $460 

Min/Max: 5/10 


Prior horseback riding is required. Campers 

must be able to handle their horse at a 

walk and trot and be able to spend a lot of 

time in the saddle. Campers’ collective 

riding skills and weather may affect 

scheduled activities. 

summer camps/PT-equestrian camps 


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Registration Opens February 27, 2013! 

camp registration 

Step 1: Registration Form or eRegistration 

scan with your smart phone 

to go to eReg now! 

For most expedient processing, utilize online eRegistration at GetYourGirl Power.org. Registration forms are 

available at the back of this book and at your service center or online at GetYourGirlPower.org. Complete a separate 

registration form and payment for each camp session and program. 

Buddy Requests 

Two campers who want to share a tent at resident camp must complete the Buddy line on the registration form. 

Campers may only request ONE buddy and placement is not guaranteed. Large buddy group placement in the same 

tent or unit is not possible. Day campers do not need buddies as they are put into age-level groups for better 

programming and camper experience. 

Friday Family Lunch 

Join your camper for a camp-style meal from noon-1:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:45 a.m. and the cost for this lunch 

is $5.00 per visiting family member, with a limit of two visitors per family. Not available at Community Day Camps. 

Gift Bags 

Show your camper you are thinking of her by sending her a special camp gift bag. Please complete the applicable 

portion of the registration form to purchase. 

Happy Camper Bag - $15 

(includes Girl Scout Camp Cinch Sack, 2 “camp friends” bracelets, disposable camera, camp bandana, and Pick-Up Sticks) 

S’mores Bag - $25 

(includes all of the above items including a lantern/flashlight and camp postcards with stamps ) 

Step 2: Submitting the Form 

For most expedient processing, utilize online eRegistration at GetYourGirlPower.org. 

Paper registrations received by end of business day on February 27, 2013, will be drawn randomly for placement in camp 

sessions, ensuring that all campers have an equal opportunity to attend their first choice. Registrations received after 

February 27, 2013, will be placed as space is available and waiting lists will be kept as needed. Registration closes two weeks 

prior to the start of the camp session. Submit a completed registration form with a non-refundable deposit of $50 for 

each camp session or full payment for sessions $100 or under. Faxed registrations must include a debit or credit card 

number. No phone registrations will be accepted. Cookie Dough may not be used for deposit. Camps fill quickly, so be sure 

to add second and third choices on form, and register early. 

camp registration info 

Mail or fax to: 

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Champaign Service Center, 701 Devonshire, Suite B16, Champaign, IL 61820 

Fax: 217-328-1548 Phone: 888-623-1237 

Confirmation packets will be emailed/mailed beginning in April. 

Step 3: Medical Records 

All campers must have a completed health history and all resident campers (including mini-resident) must also have a 

physical completed within 12 months of the last day of their camp session. Health forms from previous years of camp are 

not available; keep a copy of the health form for your records. Bring the health form and all other camp paperwork to camp 

check-in. Please contact the camp director two weeks prior to camp if there are any special medical or dietary needs so 

we can make accommodations. Ensure your camper is able to properly apply sunblock and bug repellent as they are 

expected to do so with limited assistance from friends and counselors. 

Step 4: Payment 

Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card. All camp fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to 

the camp session. Campers who carry an outstanding balance two weeks prior to the camp session will lose their spot and 

deposit. Camp payment is not accepted at camp. 

Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks must be sent in prior to, or with, the final payment and cannot be accepted after the 

final bill is paid. Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks cannot be submitted for a cash refund or used as the initial deposit. 

Financial Assistance - Camperships 

If the camp fee is a concern, you may complete the Campership Financial Assistance application on page 37 or 

online at GetYourGirlPower.org. Camp scholarships are made possible by the council and generous donors in the 

community who want every girl to be able to attend camp. Campers must first use any available Cookie Dough 

toward the camp fee. Campers may only attend one session on financial assistance. All information will remain 

confidential. 

Refund Policy 

Refund requests must be submitted in writing and will be considered at the discretion of the Director of Program. No 

refund will be issued if a camper is sent home due to unacceptable behavior or homesickness or if the camper is a 

“no show” for the session. The deposit fee will not be refunded once the registration has been processed. 

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camp info 

Girl Planning and Badge Work 

One of the ways we see that our campers grow in courage, confidence, and character is by allowing them to work together to 

create their own experience at camp. Counselors facilitate this process as campers create the rules for the group as well as 

the schedule for the week. Counselors work with campers to focus activities on Girl Scout Journeys and badges. Campers 

may choose topics that are unrelated to their program area or stick to their program area. Badges will not be included; you 

may purchase them after camp at your local service center. 

Changes in Activities 

The number and types of activities completed by campers depends on girl planning and interests of the group and may vary 

from the session description. Activities may be modified or rescheduled depending on weather, group behavior, or available 

materials. If the weather is inclement, girls may not be able to participate in activities that are affected by rain, storms, and 

extreme heat, including but not limited to horseback riding, boating, and archery. 

Meals 

Day campers receive a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack (snacks only at Community Day Camps) and resident 

campers will receive all meals, as well as girl-planned snacks. Meals are nutritious, balanced, and served family style, 

allowing campers to control what goes on their plates. Assorted healthy snacks are available in the dining hall during the 

day. For campers with special dietary needs due to medical conditions and/or religious beliefs, contact the camp director 

two weeks prior to camp to discuss the scheduled menu and necessary accommodations. In these cases campers may be 

allowed to bring supplemental/alternative food items, which must be turned in at check-in. Do not pack food/snacks into 

camper’s luggage, as it attracts animals and insects into the tents and cabins. For family events, road trips, and core camping, 

meal availability is indicated in the description of the event or activity. 

Counselor/ Camper Ratio 

Girl Scout Daisies (entering grade 1) – 2 adults per 6 girls 

Girl Scout Brownies (entering grades 2 – 3) – 2 adults per 12 girls 

Girl Scout Juniors (entering grades 4 – 5) – 2 adults per 16 girls 

Teens (entering grades 6 – 12) – 2 adults per 20 girls 

Note: Day and mini-resident campers are put into age-level groups. A camper will never be alone with an adult at camp; she 

will always be with an additional staff member or another camper. In situations where one-on-one conversations or medical 

attention must take place the camper and staff member will be within eyesight of other staff or campers. 

Cell Phones and Electronics 

In order to provide participants with the best possible camp experience, cell phones and electronic devices are not allowed 

at camp and girls do not have readily available access to phones or computers. We understand that in our technology-based 

society, this may be a challenge; however, this gives campers the opportunity to challenge themselves, trust others, and 

solve problems on their own. Parents are welcome to call and speak to the camp director or camp nurse about their camper. 

In case of an emergency, parents/guardians or the emergency contact person will be contacted. We encourage families to 

send mail, care packages, and one-way e-mail to their campers. 

Trading Post 

Each GSCI camp has a camp store offering a variety of camp souvenirs: T-shirts, bags, water bottles, stuffed animals, pens, 

patches, and more. Campers typically find that $15-$25 will give them the ability to buy what they would like. This money is 

collected at check-in. 

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monthly view 

daisy (K-1) 

brownie (2-3) 

junior (4-5) 

cadette (6-8) 

senior (9-10) 

ambassador (11-12) 

volunteers needed 

monthly view 

Date Activity Location Pg d b j c s a V 

MARCH 

March 22-24, 2013 Marengo Cave Adventures Camp Kiwanis, Marengo, IN 11 * * * 

March 30, 2013 Animal Habitats Camp Kiwanis 10 * 

APRIL 

April (TBD) Locked In to Awards Bloomington/Normal 12 * * * * * 

April 6, 2013 Alice’s Adventures in Animation Decatur Urban Program Center 11 * * * 

April 6, 2013 Eat Right, Stay Strong Cheryl Loatch Studio, Quincy 12 * * 

April 6, 2013 Helping Hands Day Camp Tapawingo, Camp Widjiwagan 12 * * * * * * * 

April 6, 2013 Horsin’ Around Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * 

April 6, 2013 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 16 * * 

April 12, 2013 Beauty at the Ballet Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield 12 * * * 

April 12-13, 2013 Zoo Snooze Peoria Zoo, Peoria 10 * 

April 13, 2013 Challenge Course Camp Tapawingo, Camp Widjiwagan 14 * * * * 

April 13, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

April 13, 2013 Energize, Investigate, and Innovate! Decatur Urban Program Center 10 * 

April 13, 2013 

Entertainment Technology 

Workshop 

Orpheum Children’s Museum, Champaign 10 

* 

April 13, 2013 Family Style Riding Lessons Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * * * 

April 13, 2013 Helping Hands Day Camp Kiwanis, Camp Peairs 12 * * * * * * ** 

April 13, 2013 Intro to Horses Camp Tapawingo 16 * * 

April 13, 2013 Take Aim Camp Tapawingo 15 * * * * * 

April 13, 2013 Trail Mix Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * 

April 13, 2013 Who Pooped in the Woods Camp Kiwanis 9 * 

April 15, 2013 Brownie First Aid Camp Kiwanis 9 * 

April 19, 2013 Dancing Daisies LaSalle Dance Center, LaSalle 8 * 

April 20, 2013 Boots ‘n’ Saddles Camp Tapawingo 17 * * * * 

April 20, 2013 Ready, Set, Grow! Decatur Urban Program Center 9 * 

April 20, 2013 Saddle Up Camp Tapawingo 17 * * * * 

April 20, 2013 Trees Camp Kiwanis 11 * * * 

April 22, 2013 Three-Legged Tale Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield 9 * 

April 27, 2013 Blue Bucket Adventure Decatur Urban Program Center 8 * 

April 27, 2013 Challenge Course Camp Tapawingo, Camp Widjiwagan 14 * * * * 

April 27, 2013 Eager Beavers Camp Peairs 9 * 

April 27, 2013 Take Aim Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * 

MAY 

May 3, 2013 Girl Scout Day at the Capitol Springfield 13 * * * * * * * 

May 4-5, 2013 Canoe Escape New Salem Canoe 13 * * * 

May 4, 2013 Challenge Course Camp Tapawingo, Camp Widjiwagan 14 * * * * 

May 4, 2013 Family Style Riding Lessons Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * * * 

May 4, 2013 Geocaching Journey Decatur Urban Program Center 10 * 

May 4, 2013 Horsin’ Around Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * 

May 4, 2013 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 16 * * 

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May 4, 2013 Take Aim Camp Kiwanis 15 * * * * * 

May 4, 2013 Who Pooped in the Woods Camp Tapawingo 9 * 

May 11, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

May 11, 2013 Family Style Riding Lessons Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * * * 

May 11, 2013 Intro to Horses Camp Tapawingo 16 * * 

May 11-12, 2013 Lock In to Science St. Louis Science Center 13 * * 

May 11, 2013 Trail Mix Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * 

May 17-18, 2013 Spring Fling Campout Camp Peairs 8, 9 * * 

May 18, 2013 Boating at Peairs Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * * 

May 18, 2013 Boots ‘n’ Saddles Camp Tapawingo 17 * * * * 

May 18, 2013 Busy Bees Peoria Public Library-North Branch 8 * 

May 18, 2013 Challenge Course Camp Tapawingo, Camp Widjiwagan 14 * * * * 

May 18, 2013 Outdoor Explorers Starved Rock State Park 10 * 

May 18, 2013 Saddle Up Camp Tapawingo 17 * * * * 

May 18, 2013 Take Aim Camp Widjiwagan 15 * * * * * 

May 25, 2013 Take Aim Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * 

JUNE 

June 3-7, 2013 Art in the Trees Camp Widjiwagan 21 * * * 

June 3-7, 2013 Day Camp Assistants Camp Widjiwagan 20 * * 

June 5, 2013 Summer Gardens and Flowers David Davis Mansion, Bloomington 11 * 


June 7-8, 2013 My Gal and Me Camp Kiwanis 19 * * * 

June 8, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 


June 8, 2013 International Cupcake Challenge Decatur Urban Program Center 10 * 

June 9-14, 2013 Counselor in Training II Camp Tapawingo 29 * 

June 9-14, 2013 Cowgirl Roundup Camp Tapawingo 32 * * 

June 9-14, 2013 Dabblers Camp Tapawingo 31 * 

June 9-14, 2013 Major Messiness Camp Tapawingo 28 * 

June 9-14, 2013 Mane Event Camp Tapawingo 33 * 

June 9-14, 2013 Outdoor Cuisine Camp Tapawingo 27 * 

June 9-21, 2013 Travel Trail 2013 Camp Tapawingo 30 * * 


June 10-14, 2013 Funology Camp Kiwanis 20 * * * 

June 10-14, 2013 Lights, Camera, Action! Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 

June 12, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

June 14-15, 2013 Core Camping Camp Tapawingo 29 * * * * * * 

June 15, 2013 Boating at Peairs Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * * 

June 15, 2013 My Guy and Me Ursa Retreat House, Ursa 13 * * * * * * * 

June 15, 2013 Scouting for the Cure Decatur Urban Program Center 13 * * * * * * 

June 16-21, 2013 Clippity Clop Camp Tapawingo 31 * 

June 16-21, 2013 Counselor in Training II Camp Tapawingo 29 * 

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brownie (2-3) 

junior (4-5) 

cadette (6-8) 

senior (9-10) 



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June 16-21, 2013 Hoofin’ It Camp Tapawingo 32 * 

June 16-21, 2013 Hoofprints Camp Tapawingo 32 * 

June 16-21, 2013 Paddle & Saddle Camp Tapawingo 32 * 

June 16-21, 2013 Teen X-treme Camp Tapawingo 28 * * * 

June 17-21, 2013 Camp H2O Camp Kiwanis 20 

June 17-21, 2013 Cast Iron Chefs Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 


June 17-21, 2013 Teen Travelers Camp Widjiwagan 22 * 

June 17-21, 2013 Theme Extreme Decatur Urban Program Center 23 * * * 



June 21-22, 2013 Core Camping Camp Widjiwagan 19 * * * * * * 


June 22, 2013 What Can A Girl Do Decatur Urban Program Center 13 * * * * 

June 23-July 3, 2013 Bows ‘n’ Boots Camp Tapawingo 31 * 

June 23-July 3, 2013 Rodeo Rompers Camp Tapawingo 33 * * 

June 23-July 3, 2013 Tack ‘n’ Trail Camp Tapawingo 33 * * 

June 23-July 3, 2013 Trailblazer II Camp Tapawingo 30 * * * 

June 24-27, 2013 Camp Eclipse Camp Tapawingo 25 * * * 


June 24-28, 2013 Enchanted Forest Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 

June 24-28, 2013 Messy Mayhem Camp Kiwanis 21 * * * 

June 25, 2013 Jamming to the Beat Decatur Urban Program Center 13 * * * 

June 25, 2013 Outdoor Survival Day Decatur Urban Program Center 14 * * * 

June 25, 2013 Professor Buzz Returns Decatur Urban Program Center 14 * * * 

June 29, 2013 Take Aim Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * 

June 30-July 2, 2013 Camp Like a Girl Camp Widjiwagan 25 * * * * * * 

June 30-July 3, 2013 Kaleidoscope Camp Tapawingo 25 * 

June 30-July 3, 2013 Mini-Res CITs Camp Tapawingo 25 * * 

June 30-July 3, 2013 On Target Camp Tapawingo 25 * * 

June 30-July 3, 2013 Pink Pals Camp Tapawingo 26 * * 

JULY 

Juy 1-3, 2013 Mini Sampler Camp Kiwanis 21 * * * 

July 7-12, 2013 Center Stage Camp Tapawingo 26 * 

July 7-12, 2013 Counselor in Training II Camp Tapawingo 29 * 

July 7-12, 2013 Night Owls Camp Tapawingo 27 * 

July 7-12, 2013 Leaders in Training Camp Tapawingo 29 * 

July 7-12, 2013 Mane Event Camp Tapawingo 33 * 

July 7-12, 2013 Rodeo Rally Camp Tapawingo 33 * 

July 7-12, 2013 Sails & Tails Camp Tapawingo 32 * 

July 8-12, 2013 Camp H2O Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 

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junior (4-5) 

cadette (6-8) 

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July 8-12, 2013 Critter Camp Camp Kiwanis 21 * * * 

July 8-12, 2013 Day Camp Assistants Camp Widjiwagan 20 * * 

Juy 8-12, 2013 Water Otters Camp Sacajawea, Quincy 23 * * * * 

July 9-11, 2013 Creative Campers Strauss Park, Mendota 23 * * * * 

July 12-13, 2013 Just the Two of Us Camp Widjiwagan 19 * * * * * * 

July 13, 2013 Boating at Peairs Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * * 

July 14-19, 2013 Candles & Candy Camp Tapawingo 26 * 

July 14-19, 2013 Clippity Clop Camp Tapawingo 31 * 

July 14-August 2, 2013 Counselor in Training I Camp Tapawingo, Camp Peairs 28 * 

July 14-19, 2013 Puzzlers Camp Tapawingo 32 * 

July 14-19, 2013 Road Trippers Camp Tapawingo 30 * * * 

July 14-19, 2013 Sea Horses Camp Tapawingo 32 * 

July 14-19, 2013 Silver Spurs Camp Tapawingo 33 * * 

July 15-19, 2013 Art Around the World Camp Kiwanis 21 * * * 

July 15-19, 2013 Cooking Blitz Week Decatur Urban Program Center 23 * * * 


July 15-19, 2013 Messy Mayhem Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 

July 15-19, 2013 Once Upon a Story Camp Peairs 21 * * * 

July 15-19, 2013 Teen Travelers Camp Widjiwagan 22 * 

July 20, 2013 Girl Scout Day with the Cardinals Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO 14 * * * * * * 

July 22-26, 2013 Animal Antics Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 


July 22-26, 2013 Horses and More Camp Tapawingo 21 * * 

July 22-August 16, 2013 Private Horse Lessons Camp Tapawingo 17 * * * * 

July 23, 2013 Cookin’ and Candy Decatur Urban Program Center 14 * * * 

July 23-26, 2013 Kaleidoscope Camp Peairs 25 * 

July 23-26, 2013 Mini-Res CITs Camp Peairs 25 * * 

July 23-26, 2013 On Target Camp Peairs 25 * * 

July 23-26, 2013 Splish Splash Sports Camp Peairs 26 * * * 

July 23-26, 2013 Very Fairy Extraordinary Camp Peairs 26 * * 

July 26-27, 2013 Just the Two of Us Camp Peairs 19 * * * * * * 

July 27, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

July 28-August 2, 2013 Graffiti Camp Peairs 28 * 

July 28-August 2, 2013 Counselor in Training II Camp Tapawingo 29 * 

July 28-August 2, 2013 Hippie Chicks Camp Peairs 26 * 

July 28-August 2, 2013 Messy Madness Camp Peairs 27 * 

Juy 28-August 2, 2013 Sail Away Camp Peairs 27 * 

July 28-August 2, 2013 Trailblazer I Camp Peairs 28 * 

July 29-August 2, 2013 Day Camp Assistants Camp Widjiwagan 20 * * 

July 29-August 2, 2013 Funology Camp Widjiwagan 22 * * * 

July 29-August 2, 2013 Under the Big Top Streator Baptist Camp 23 * * * 

July 29-August 2, 2013 Wacky Water Week Camp Tapawingo 21 * * * 

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brownie (2-3) 

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senior (9-10) 

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AUGUST 

August 4-6, 2013 Night Owls Camp Kiwanis 25 * * * 

August 4-9, 2013 Archers & Anchors Camp Peairs 27 * 

August 4-9, 2013 Counselors in Training II Camp Peairs 29 * 

August 4-9, 2013 Extreme Cuisine Camp Peairs 28 * * 

August 4-9, 2013 Mermaids Camp Peairs 26 * 

August 4-9, 2013 Trekkers Camp Peairs 27 * 

August 4-9, 2013 Voyagers Camp Peairs 31 * 

August 10, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

August 12, 2013 Girl Scout Day at the Fair Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield 14 * * * * * * 

August 17, 2013 Boating at Peairs Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * * 

August 24, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

SEPTEMBER 

September 14, 2013 Animal Ambassadors Peoria Zoo, Peoria 12 * * * 

September 14, 2013 Boating at Peairs Camp Peairs 15 * * * * * * 

September 14, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

September 21, 2013 Animal Ambassadors Hoerr Veterinary Service, Morton 12 * * * 

September 21, 2013 Horsin’ Around Camp Tapawingo 16 * * * * 

September 21, 2013 Pony Tails Camp Tapawingo 16 * * 

September 28, 2013 Animal Ambassadors Camp Tapawingo 12 * * * 

September 28, 2013 Climbing Wall Decatur Urban Program Center 15 * * * * * 

September 28, 2013 Family Fall Fest Camp Peairs 14 * * * * * * * 

OCTOBER 

October 14, 2013 Animal Ambassadors Peoria Humane Society 12 * * * 

October 26-27 TV Mania Quincy Mall, Quincy 16 * ** * * * 

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Program Registration Form 

Includes weekend and family programs 

Program Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Date of Program______________________ Time ____________________ Location ____________________________________________ 

Girl’s Name (if individual) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Additional Information (if applicable) __________________________________________________________________________________ 

Troop/Group # (if applicable) _______________ Service Area _________________ Girl Scout Age Level __________________________ 

Leader/Attending Adult Name _____________________________________ Adult Email Address_________________________________ 

Address_______________________________________________ City _______________________ State_________ Zip ________________ 

Day Phone (_____)___________________ Cell Phone (_____)_______________________ Evening Phone (_____)____________________ 

If you are an 

already - existing member 

or paying with a debit/credit 

card, go directly to 

eRegistration. 

Total Number of Girls Attending__________X $___________ each = $ ______________ 

Total Number of Adults Attending ________ X $___________ each = $ ______________ 

*Non-Girl Scout $12 Membership Fee (if applicable) $ ______________ 

**Less Deposit-Core Camp Only (-) $ ______________ 

Less Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks (if applicable) (-) $ ______________ 

Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks Card #______________________________________ 

(number is located on the back of the card - Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks expires September 21, 2013) 

Optional contribution (to help financially disadvantaged girls participate in Girl Scouts) $ _____________ 

Credit Card Information 

Total Enclosed $ _____________ 

MasterCard ¨ VISA ¨ Discover ¨ 

Card # ___________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _____________ CVV #___________ 

Printed Name on Card___________________________________ Signature_____________________________ Date _____________ 

* The Non-Girl Scout Membership Fee is a one-time annual fee for membership in Girl Scouts. This is for girls currently not members. After 

payment of membership fee, girls become members of Girl Scouts until the end of the membership year on September 30. 

For insurance purposes, it is important that all girls attending are registered Girl Scouts. Tag-a-longs (younger siblings, 

Girl Scouts of different grade levels) are not allowed. If registering a troop, please list the full name of each girl and adult 

attending on the following page. 

Please list additional information (T-shirt size, meal order, physical limitations, dietary restrictions, etc.) next to the 

person’s name. 

Please attach all fees and make checks payable to Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. 

Mail registration forms with payment to: 

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois 


701 Devonshire Drive, Suite B16 


Fax: 217-328-1548 

As a courtesy we will accept paper registration forms at any service center, and at the end of the business day forms will be 

mailed to the Champaign Service Center. However, payment will not be processed at any service center other than 

Champaign. To ensure your registration is received as quickly as possible, we recommend registering online or mailing it 

directly to the Champaign Service Center. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as they are 

received at the Champaign Service Center. 

** All family and weekend programs are to be paid in full at the time of registration with the exception of Core Camping - for 

which a $25 deposit is required with final payment due two weeks prior to the program date. 

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Program Registration Form for Troops/Groups 

Please list all GIRLS attending in alphabetical order and any additional information requested in the event description. 

Full Name Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks # Full Name Cookie Dough/Nutty Bucks # 

1. _____________________________________________ 16.____________________________________________ 

2. _____________________________________________ 17. ___________________________________________ 

3. _____________________________________________ 18. ___________________________________________ 

4. _____________________________________________ 19. ___________________________________________ 

5. _____________________________________________ 20. ___________________________________________ 

6. _____________________________________________ 21. ___________________________________________ 

7. _____________________________________________ 22. ___________________________________________ 

8. _____________________________________________ 23. ___________________________________________ 

9. _____________________________________________ 24. ___________________________________________ 

10. ____________________________________________ 25. ___________________________________________ 

11. ____________________________________________ 26. ___________________________________________ 

12. ____________________________________________ 27. ___________________________________________ 

13. ____________________________________________ 28. ___________________________________________ 

14. ____________________________________________ 29. ___________________________________________ 

15. ____________________________________________ 30. ___________________________________________ 

Please list all ADULTS attending in alphabetical order and any additional information requested in the event description. 

Full Name 

Full Name 

troop/group egistration form 

1. _____________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________ 

2. _____________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________ 

3. _____________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________ 

4. _____________________________________________ 9. ____________________________________________ 

5. _____________________________________________ 10. ___________________________________________ 

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GSCI Camps 

Camp Kiwanis - 219C South Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, IL 61853 

Camp Kiwanis is a 55-acre forested camp facility adjacent to Lake of the Woods Forest 

Preserve and the American Heritage Museum. Located 12 miles from Champaign, it features 

three lodges, a tent unit, and a nature center. Environmental education, creative arts, and 

archery are highlights of the programs offered here. 

Camp Peairs - 24201 Camp Peairs Road, Hudson, IL 61748 

Camp Myra S. Peairs is an 88-acre camp facility located 15 miles from Bloomington/Normal on 

Lake Bloomington. It features two miles of lakefront property with hiking trails and a dining hall that 

overlooks the lake. Highlighted programs include sailing and aquatics, creative arts, archery, and 

outdoor living skills. Campers utilize three main units – Sunset, Hilltop, and Aramoni – that provide 

either cabins or platform tents. Each unit has wash stands, latrines, fire circles, picnic tables, and 

unit shelters. 

Camp Tapawingo - 1450 Hickory Point Road, Metamora, IL 61548 

Camp Tapawingo is a 640-acre camp facility located 15 miles from Peoria. The cornerstone of this 

property is Mary Morgan Lodge, a 12,000 square foot multi-level program center. Camp Tapawingo 

features an in-ground pool, adventure course, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, and miles of 

hiking trails. Campers utilize four main rustic living units – Rustling Oaks, Setting Sun, White Cloud, 

and Shining Star – that provide platform tents and unit houses. These unit houses have electricity, 

indoor bathrooms, hot water, and kitchen facilities. 

Camp Kiwanis 

Camp Peairs 

Camp Widjiwagan - 71 Wienold Lane, Springfield, IL 62711 

Camp Widjiwagan, a 67-acre camp facility on Lake Springfield, is located six miles south of 

Springfield. The facility features a newer adventure course, two main lodges, an in-ground 

swimming pool, platform tents, covered wagons, and an arts and crafts shack. Programming 

highlights include swimming, canoeing, creative arts, outdoor living skills, and environmental 

education. 

Campers stay in rustic units that are tucked into the woods and typically consist of six to ten 

open-air platform tents. Campers may choose their own tent and tent mates. Counselors sleep 

in nearby tents that oversee the unit and are responsible for all girls assigned to the unit. Platform 

tents are situated on wooden decks on the ground and are approximately 12’ x 14’ with weather 

treated canvas sides and roof. Each tent contains four sleeping cots with mattresses. All of our 

camp facilities have a shower house, which all girls utilize. Security lighting is located throughout 

camp properties. 

Camp 

Tapawingo 

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois camps are proudly accredited by the American Camp Association. 

Camp 

Widjiwagan 

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