Camp Brochure (pdf) - Girl Scouts of Northern California

contact us...Visit CAMPROCKs.ORGfOR COMPlete detAils OnsuMMeR CAMP PROGRAMs withGiRl sCOuts Of nORtheRn RnCAlifORniA. sPeCiAl seCtiOnsARe AVAilAble fOR CAMPeRs,PARents, And CAMP stAff tOO.direct questions to:Para informaciòn en espanol:happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.orgPhone 1-408-287-4170, ext. 2091Or 800-447-4475, ext. 2091fAX 1-408-287-8025Let our Campregistrars heLpyou find the rightCamp program foryour daughter!TABLE OF CONTENTS4 Council Run Camps5 Schedule at a Glance6 Resident Camp Information7 Bothin10 Deer Lake13 Skylark Ranch18 Sugar Pine21 Camp Metro Day Camp24 Family Camps25 Volunteer Run Camps26 Registration Information29 Financial Aid Form30 Camp Metro Registration Form31 Resident Camp Registration Form101532Chico99TruckeeDonner PassDeer LakeDeer LakeHigh Adventures —you choose!BothinFun for everyone!Skylark RanchLlamas, horses andbeaches, oh my!1BothinSan RafaelSan FranciscoSkylarkRanchSanta CruzMonterey505580CampMetro80505SalinasStocktonArnold4Angel’s CampModestoSugar PineFresnoSugar PineMountain days,Mountain craze!Visalia101Camp Metro Day CampDays of summer fun1Bakersfield2Thank You to ourForever Green Sponsors:

summer rocksfor girls in northern californiaAlive with fun and exciting adventures,rich with traditions and history andfilled with a sense of belonging andcommunity, all in beautiful outdoorsettings … this is summer camp withGirl scouts of northern California.Open to all girls, ages 5-17. Youdon’t have to be a Girl Scout toregister!Our camps offer a unique life experience designed to help girlsdiscover and develop themselves. Within a safe and supportiveenvironment, girls participate in activities that develop skills, buildself-esteem, and provide a sense of accomplishment. The programsare well-rounded and are appropriate to the age, interests, andabilities of the campers. What makes our camps so special is theconnection experienced with new friends, the support of a trainedstaff, and outdoor experiences that provide progression, challenge,and FUN, all in a place just for girls!Whether a girl is a first-time orexperienced camper, Girl Scouts ofNorthern California has a summercamp program that’s right for her.DAY CAMP – Perfect for the girl who wants to try a varietyof activities designed for fun and self-discovery, make new friends,and return home at the end of the day. A wide range of Girl Scoutday camp programs are available throughout Northern California.RESIDENT CAMP – The next level in summer adventuresfor girls. The overnight experience away from home offersextended program opportunities, lasting friendships and enhancesindependent living skills. From the high Sierra Mountains to thePacific Coast, there’s a resident camp program waiting for you!FAMILY CAMP – Bring the family and come to camp foryour next vacation! Girl Scouts of Northern California offersaffordable options for families to play and camp together at SugarPine, Deer Lake, and Bothin.VOLUNTEER RUN CAMPS – Day and resident campsrun by volunteers and held at community locations throughoutNorthern California. Parents can often attend with their daughterin exchange for helping in different areas of the camp operation.LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS – Older girls, 9th grade andup, can have the opportunity to gain Counselor and/or ActivityLeader skills through training and hands-on experience in a day orresident camp setting. Many camps offer leadership programs thatrange from beginning Program Aide to Counselor-In-Training,Wrangler-In-Training, and even Adventure Counselor-In-Training.Some programs are application only and require previous GirlScout leadership training. For complete information visit camprocks.org.3

council run campsbothin, deer lake, skylark Ranch, andsugar Pine resident camps, and CampMetro day Camp are all Council Runcamps, organized and run by full-time andseasonal Council staff. Girls attend as anindividual, not with their parents (exceptfor family camp) or with their troop.CAMP REGISTRATIONRegistration for all Council Run Camps opens Feb. 1. Online registration isavailable through camprocks.org. Refer to page 26 for information on theregistration process, deposit fees, camp confirmations, and refund instructions.Note: Girl Scout camps are open to every girl without regard to race, ethnicity,religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability. Girls do not have to beGirl Scouts to register for camp.CAMP PROGRAMS AND FEESGirl Scouts of Northern California strives to provide quality, affordable summercamp programs for girls and families. Fees for camps listed in this brochurevary due to paid staff salaries, transportation costs, food service, camp locations,and program fees for special instructors and/or equipment. Resident camp costsare higher due to the overnight and extended program experience. A campt-shirt is included in the camp fee (except for family camp). Resident camp feesalso include meals, transportation (unless noted), and a camp patch and photo.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEFinancial assistance to help cover the camp fees (maximum of 80%) is available forgirls who live within the Girl Scouts of Northern California Council area. To apply forfinancial assistance, refer to the instructions on page 28. For questions about financialassistance, contact okerkula@girlscoutsnorcal.org or call 800-447-4475, ext. 6012.CAMP STAFFStaff members are enthusiastic, talented, and caring individuals who are selectedon the basis of their skills, experience, ability to serve as role models, andtheir genuine desire to work with children. We select staff members who arecommitted to creating a caring and supportive environment that respects eachchild as an individual and allows them to feel good about who they are. Thehealth and safety of the campers is always their first priority. Staff membersmust be at least 18 years old to work directly with the campers. Backgroundchecks are completed on all staff. The average ratio of staff to campers is 1:8.In some specialty programs, the ratio may be one to four. Staff members arerecruited from colleges and universities nationwide, local community agencies,Girl Scout referrals, and international cultural exchange organizations. All staffmembers receive training prior to supervising campers. This includes activityprogramming, safety, team building, caring for campers, meeting their needs,and much more. Staff members who supervise high adventure activities arerequired to have additional training and qualifications.HEALTH AND SAFETYAll camps must meet established standards for health and safety, sitemaintenance, program and personnel, which are set by state and localgovernments and Girl Scouts of the USA. In addition, all camps have a qualifiedHealth Supervisor on site. A doctor, or emergency services, is on-call if illnessor injury requires medical attention. Parents will be notified in the event of anemergency. Refer to the “For Parents” section of the camprocks.org website foradditional information on health management practices in our camps. Campersare also covered by supplemental health and accident insurance. The insurancecost is included in the camp fee.CAMP ACCREDITATIONAll Council Run camps are accredited by the AmericanCamp Association (ACA). ACA is a national organization thatsets high standards for the health and safety of campersand staff and for the delivery of quality programs.GIRLS WITH SPECIAL NEEDSIf your daughter has medical or other special needs and can function with a1:6 adult-to-camper ratio, we encourage you to work with the Camp Registrarsto find her the most appropriate camp program. Bothin and Camp Metro areespecially adaptable for campers with special physical needs. If your daughterneeds more support to be successful, please contact our office at 800-447-4475,ext. 2091 or email happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org so that we can help youfind the most appropriate program for her abilities or refer you to a specialneeds camp program in your community.GROUND AND AIR TRANSPORTATIONMost camps listed in this brochure provide charter bus or van transportationfrom designated locations. Travel to and from pickup points is a familyresponsibility. Refer to each camp description for transportation details.Transportation schedules will be sent in the confirmation packets. For airportpick-up/drop-off arrangements, contact happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org.4 2013 summer adV entures for girL s

schedule at-a-glanceAn adventure for everyone all summer long! Each camp offers a variety of programs during different session times throughout the summer. Detailed schedules and programdescriptions can be found on each camp’s pages in the brochure.Resident CampsDay CampDATESat 6/15Sun 6/16Mon 6/17Tues 6/18Wed 6/19Thurs 6/20Fri 6/21Sat 6/22Sun 6/23Mon 6/24Tues 6/25Wed 6/26Thurs 6/27Fri 6/28Sat 6/29Sun 6/30Mon 7/1Tues 7/2Wed 7/3Thurs 7/4Fri 7/5Sat 7/6Sun 7/7Mon 7/8Tues 7/9Wed 7/10Thurs 7/11Fri 7/12Sat 7/13Sun 7/14Mon 7/15Tues 7/16Wed 7/17Thurs 7/18Fri 7/19Sat 7/20Sun 7/21Mon 7/22Tues 7/23Wed 7/24Thurs 7/25Fri 7/26Sat 7/27Sun 7/28Mon 7/29Tues 7/30Wed 7/31Thurs 8/1Fri 8/2Sat 8/3Sun 8/4Mon 8/5Tues 8/6Wed 8/7Thurs 8/8Fri 8/9Sat 8/10Sun 8/11Mon 8/12Tues 8/13Wed 8/14Thurs 8/15Fri 8/16Sat 8/17Sun 8/18Mon 8/19Tues 8/20Wed 8/21Thurs 8/22Fri 8/231346Girls JustWant toHave Fun 7Girls JustWant toHave Fun 9BOTHINPAGES 7 – 9Open House1A3A6AGirls JustWant toHave Fun 83B6B251234FamilyCamp8/30 - 9/2DEER LAKEPAGES 10 – 12Open House2A2B12345SKYLARK RANCHPAGES 13 – 17Open House1A2A3A4A5A1B2B3B4B5B135Round UpFamily CampSUGAR PINEPAGES 18 – 20Open House23A43BCAMP METROPAGES 21 – 23Open House12345girL s C outs of northern C a L ifornia5

esident campTake Your Summer Adventure to the Next Level!the fun, the friendships, the adventure, the self-discovery — it’s all here at our Council Runresident camps in northern California. bothin, deer lake, skylark Ranch, and sugar Pineeach offer unique and exciting summer programs for all interests. Our camps are open to allgirls ages 5-17. sugar Pine, deer lake, and bothin also offer family camp programs. Overnightsessions for girl programs range from 4-13 days. the ratio of unit staff to campers is 1:6 for 5-8year olds and 1:8 for all other camper groups.BENEFITS OF RESIDENT CAMPThe benefits of a resident camp experience come from the extended time thatgirls participate in their program. It is a wonderful way for girls to increasetheir self-reliance and independent living skills by living away from home. Girlsalso enhance their socialization skills as they live and interact with girls fromall over Northern California. The extended time at resident camp also allowsfor enhanced skill development in activities. With positive, adult role modelsand a friendly, supportive environment, girls can have a truly enriching summerexperience.THE CAMP PROGRAMAt our resident camps, girls live in a unit with an average of 12–24 othercampers who have registered for the same program. The unit participates as agroup in activities throughout the session. Unit programs range from a samplingof camp activities, such as in our Sea Stars program at Skylark Ranch, tospecialty units such as horseback riding, surfing, or rock climbing. Every unitprogram, regardless of the focus, includes a variety of general camp activitiessuch as outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, songs, stargazing, hiking or swimming.General activities available vary with each camp. Campfires, theme meals, talentshows, carnivals, and other all-camp events that bring everyone together willbe held throughout the session. NOTE: Girls in K-3rd grade or 2nd-4th gradeprograms do not participate in archery or high ropes/climbing activities. Thisapplies to family camp as well. Deer Lake, our High Sierra camp, offers girls“Adventure By Choice.” While campers still register for a unit program, partof their afternoons will be spent in individual choice activities. Girls makeindependent decisions about what they want to do at camp. This is the nextstep in the resident camp experience which provides an opportunity for campersto design a unique and personal adventure like no other!A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMPThe daily schedule for each camp will vary according to the unit activitiesplanned. Most days begin with waking up around 7 a.m., followed by breakfastat 8 a.m. Lunch is served at midday and dinner is at 6 p.m. Program activitiesoccur in the morning, afternoon, and early evening. “Lights out” for campersvaries according to age but is usually between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS AT RESIDENT CAMPSSleeping arrangements vary by camp, program, and living unit assigned.Arrangements may include cabins, dormitories, or large canvas platform tents allwith cots or bunks, or tree beds/hammocks, or tipis, dome tents, or sleepingright under the stars, all on mattresses. Refer to each camp description for alist of accommodations at that site or contact happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org.FOOD SERVICE AND SPECIAL DIETSMeals at resident camp are served family or buffet style. Salad and sidebars areprovided, and light snacks are available in the afternoon. A vegetarian optionis provided at every meal. Some food allergies, such as gluten-free and lactoseintolerance, may require the family to provide specialty food items. Severe foodallergies may not be able to be accommodated. For food-related questions, emailhappycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org.HEALTH EXAMSAll campers attending resident camp must have had a physical by a LicensedPhysician, Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner acting under the supervisionof a Licensed Physician, within 12 months of their camp session. A health formwill be supplied in the electronic camper packet to use for proof of healthexam. Health forms must be submitted during the check-in process on the firstday of each camp session.6

BothinAn AMAZinG PlACe tO eXPRessYOuRself And hAVe GReAtsuMMeR fun! hidden AwAY in itsOwn COZY CAnYOn in ChARMinGMARin COuntY Just nORth Ofthe GOlden GAte bRidGe, bOthinOffeRs A deliCiOus blend OfeXCitinG PROGRAMs fOR thefiRst-tiMe CAMPeR tO seAsOnedeXPeRts!Be an “Artist in Residence” and let your imaginationsoar, mix it up and learn to cook or join the BothinTheatre Company and find out if you like to be on thestage or calling the shots behind the scenes. Hop a ferryacross the Bay, climb through the trees on our amazingAdventure Course, or discover the world of animals, it’sall here waiting for you! Swimming, outdoor cooking,campfires under starry skies, and magical days with newfriends will round out your experience. Bothin providesan enriching atmosphere for girls to explore their owninterests, find their strengths, and learn from each other.Together, staff and campers build a close-knit communitythat empowers girls and encourages them to shine. Withfun-filled days and memories to last a lifetime, Bothin isthe place for you!Sleepingaccommodations varyfrom dormitories andopen-air cabins toplatform or dome tentswith mattresses.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty program onlyHigh Ropes Adventure Course SwimmingPerformance ArtArcheryCulinary Art*Mini SessionsFine Arts and Design Field Trips*Organic GardenMother/Daughter Program*Animal Adventures*BOTHIN SCHEDULESESSION DAYS DATES1 6 June 16 – June 211A 4 June 16 – June 192 10 June 20 – June 293 7 June 23 – June 293A 4 June 23 – June 263B 4 June 26 – June 294 6 July 7 – July 125 12 July 9 – July 206 7 July 14 – July 206A 4 July 14 – July 176B 4 July 17 – July 20Girls Just Want to Have Fun - 7 4 July 25 – July 28Girls Just Want to Have Fun - 8 4 July 28 – July 31Girls Just Want to Have Fun - 9 4 August 1 – August 4TRANSPORTATIONTransportation is NOT provided to or from Bothin. Check in is from 2-3 p.m. on the first dayof each session. The closing ceremony will start at 11 a.m. on the last day of each campsession. Parents are encouraged to attend and celebrate their daughter’s week of camp. Checkout will be directly after the closing ceremony at noon. Campers are expected to be droppedoff and picked up during these times.OPEN HOUSEBring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on Saturday, June 15, 12-3 p.m.“Great program, would absolutely send herback for more fun!” - parentgirL s C outs of northern C a L ifornia7

BothinNote: Grade means level entering in the Fall. Campers in 1st-3rd or 2nd-4th grade programs do not participate in archery or high ropes activities.SUMMER FUN PROGRAMSfantasiaGrades 1 – 3 Sessions 3A, 6A, 6B Fee $300Everything you like to do and more! Swim in the pool, have fun at the art barn, dress upin costumes, dig in the garden, have a cookout and sing songs around the campfire with allyour new friends. Use your imagination and design your own set of fairy wings. Then take awhimsical hike to the Fairy Steps for a special picnic. The magic of camp is waiting for you!GlitterfyGrades 2 – 4 Sessions 3B, 6A Fee $300It’s all about the bling at Bothin! Add sparkle and glitz to everything you touch! Use beads,ribbons, and rhinestones to make beautiful jewelry. Have fun when you create a sparklingmosaic or glitter modge podge collage! Make edible glitter and decorate a yummy sweet treat.In between all that glitterfying, enjoy other camp activities too. Grab your new camp friendsand get glitterfied!SunsationalGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $460Sessions 3A, 3B, 6A, 6B Fee $300Step into the world of summer fun and help create your own camp adventure. You and yourgroup will choose many of your activities throughout the week. So what will it be? Climb thegiant cargo net and soar through the trees on the zip line, splash in the pool, get creativeat the art barn, try your hand at archery, harvest the garden, or cook tasty treats over acampfire, it’s all here for you! You and your new friends will catch some summer fun and havethe time of your life!ArtVentureGrades 4 – 6 Session 1 Fee $485Session 6 Fee $510An art adventure is waiting for you! Create your own design to put on a signature tote bag,make “yarn” from recycled plastic bags and a scarf from an old t-shirt. Let your creativitysoar as you spend extra time on the high ropes course too. Waddle across the Charlie Chaplinor hop across suspended lily pads 40 feet in the air. Back in the art world, write and illustrateyour own comic book adventure and take a crazy trip to Mrs. Grossman’s sticker factory too.It’s an ArtVenture!Animal LoversGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $540Are you crazy about animals? Then it’s off on a safari adventure for you! Head to the OaklandZoo where you’ll team up for a special expedition in search of unique animals, from amazingPachyderms to exotic Island Flying Fox Bats. Meet some hip “hop” friends from SaveABunny,a local rabbit rescue organization. Round out your safari with an exciting overnight at theAquarium of the Bay in San Francisco! Have fun with new friends as you learn about aquaticcritters, then fall asleep under the crystal clear tunnels of the Aquarium as thousands of fish,including sharks, skates and bat rays swim overhead. It’s an awesome animal adventurewaiting for you!Monkey BusinessGrades 4 – 6 Session 3 Fee $485Session 4 Fee $460Have you ever wanted to swing through the trees like a monkey? Here’s your chance to climb,hang, and zip through the air on the exciting Bothin ropes course. Spend time each daychallenging yourself on different elements. Will you conquer the triple stack or vertical playpento reach the sky bench above the trees? Or will you scale the giant cargo net tunnel to getto the zip line? At the end of the day, relax around the campfire and make tasty treats likebanana boats with your new friends.artisansGrades 5 – 8 Session 3 Fee $510Painting, sculpting, sketching, and many other art mediums will fill this imaginative weekat camp. Take a trip to the de Young art museum in San Francisco for inspiration in yourself expression. Then let your creative side come to life as you paint a masterpiece, makea mosaic, or glaze bisque ware to fire in a kiln. Make your own template for a custom silkscreened shirt too! Display your creations in a special art show for all the camp to see.flying highGrades 5 – 8 Session 6 Fee $565Fly through the air with the greatest of ease. Experience aerial art and trapeze with a tripto Trapeze Arts in Oakland. Spend a day on the flying trapeze and learn the techniques tomake a flying catch. Then it’s back in the air to try the excitement of aerial arts with a statictrapeze bar, hoops, or perhaps silk ribbons. Back at camp, spend extra time up in the treeson the ropes course challenging yourself on the sky surfers, zip line, or crossing the hop scotchover the creek. Get a lesson from professional circus performers in juggling and magic. Thencreate your own act and help host the Bothin Carnival.H.I.P.Grades 6 – 9 Session 1A Fee $300Hike, Imagine, and Play – your way! In this fun and exciting four-day program just for oldergirls, you and your group will design your own camp experience. What to do? Get creative inthe art barn, swim in the pool, plan a flashmob, take a twilight hike, or maybe hang fromthe trees on the high ropes adventure course. Try a little bit of everything and just be H.I.P.The Incredible RaceGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $525Race through camp and beyond on an amazing adventure, but watch out for detours! Teamswill navigate a course of challenges in and out of camp where skill, knowledge, and teamworkget you ahead. Use different types of transportation and solve clues, riddles, puzzles andcomplete physical challenges to get to the next stop in the race. Will you be the masterarcher, the swimming champ, the camp song star? One of your races will take you across theGolden Gate Bridge, then you will come back to camp and explore Bothin’s own Golden GateBridge on our ropes course!Rustic RetreatGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 3, 6 Fee $505Come enjoy all that Bothin has to offer in your very own summer getaway! Climb to the topof the Adventure Course, express your self in the art barn, aim for the bulls-eye in archery,and hike the skyline trail to take in the breathtaking view of the Bay. Then hang out withall of your new camp friends on an overnight at a youth hostel at Point Reyes. Explore alighthouse and relax on the beach. The rest is up to you!8

On BelayGrades 6 – 9 Session 1 Fee $540Get “On Belay” when you climb into a week-long adventure challenge on the exciting Bothinropes course. Spend time everyday setting goals and conquering the elements. Work with yourteammates to scale the triple stack, climb the giant cargo net backwards, and fly throughthe trees on the zip line. Round out your week with an amazing Eco Canopy Tour in Sonomawhere you will soar through the treetops on 7 zip lines!Sand, Sun, and Route 1Grades 8 – 12 Session 2 Fee $785It’s the ultimate road trip with your friends along Highway 1. Create a playlist for the trip,pack up the car, and prepare to camp in some of the most scenic parts of California. Have funcruising in your kayak along the shores of Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row in Monterey.Spend a day exploring the trails and sights of Big Sur and make a splash when you try standup paddle boarding in Santa Cruz. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and take a leisurelyhike to the top of Mt. Tamalpais for spectacular views of the Bay and visit the beautiful Pt.Reyes National Seashore. Check out amazing coastal beaches, lighthouses, and other interestingspots as you discover the magic and fun of the great American road trip! Must be able toswim in deep water.COOKING PROGRAMSPastry PuffsGrades 2 – 4 Session 3A Fee $320A spoonful of sugar, a dash of friendship, and a cup of laughter are the ingredients for adelicious time at camp! Learn the basics of baking and make scrumptious snacks or a yummydessert. Decorate cupcakes and plan a party to share your creations. Design your own cookingapron too.Sweet TreatsGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 1A, 6B Fee $320All the fun of outdoor cooking in a program that’s short, sweet, and filled with treats! Maybeyou’ll make chocolate fondue over a fire, create a cake in a box oven, get creative withcampfire crepes, or make a berry cobbler in a dutch oven. And of course, you’ll build as’more! Have fun with new friends and enjoy all that Bothin offers. Yummy!garden partyGrades 4 – 6 Session 3 Fee $515Session 4 Fee $490Gardens and gnomes and goats, OH MY! Join us for a whimsical garden party where you’llspend time tending and harvesting our very own B.O.G. (Bothin Organic Garden). Makedelicious dishes with your fruits of the earth. Create paper lanterns to hang from the treesduring a garden party you host with your new friends. Design and paint a garden gnome towatch over the B.O.G. while you travel to a local farm to visit the goats and learn more abouta working farm. Visit the local farmers market to gather ingredients to use in your outdoorkitchen. It’s the party of the summer!Team CuisineGrades 5 – 7 Session 4 Fee $530Calling all food fans – the kitchen challenge is on! Work with your team every day toovercome some interesting kitchen and cooking obstacles and figure out what to make! Be onthe look out for your mystery basket of ingredients, then find or create a recipe to make yourteam creation. Or perhaps you will find an essential ingredient is missing from the kitchen;what will you do? Problem solve like a true chef and make it work!Culinary CreatorsGrades 7 – 10 Session 6 Fee $560Appetizer to dessert, design a five-course meal with flavors that complement each other andexplore the world of fine dining. Discover what goes into running a restaurant or reviewingdishes as a Food Critic. Visit a local restaurant to meet a professional chef. Then turn thedining hall into your group’s own restaurant and help design and prepare a special meal forother campers. Delicious!BOTHIN THEATER COMPANYImmerse yourself in the world of performance art! Campers in these programs will exploreand practice different aspects of theater production within a program theme. From acting,singing, dancing, and improvisation to make-up, set design, technical support, and more. Allgroups will work toward a special performance at the end of their session. Campers will alsohave time to enjoy other fun activities from swimming, outdoor cooking, and arts and crafts,to exploring the organic garden, games, campfires, and much more!star girlsGrades 2 – 4 Sessions 3B, 6B Fee $320Lights, camera, action! Take the stage and shine like the star that you are! Have fun withskits, costumes, make-up, and more. Then be part of the opening act for the BIG OffBroadway performance where all of camp can see you and your new friends light up the stage.I Gotta Be Me!Grades 4 – 6 Session 4 Fee $460Tell the world who you are! If you like to dance, sing, write, or act, then this is where youwant to be. From Karaoke and comedy to posing and poetry, explore many types of selfexpression. Design an interpretive dance, create a song, and put it to music or even writeyour own poetry or short story and perform for all of camp. This is your chance for YOU tobe YOU!Off BroadwayGrades 5 – 8 Session 2 Fee $640Grades 8 – 12 Session 5 Fee $665It’s showtime! From auditions to the final bow, work with your group to put on a completemusical production. Participate in daily rehearsals, design sets, create costumes, and learnabout all aspects of a Broadway show. Attend a local theatrical performance and learn moreabout professional stage work too. At the end of your session, present your production toall of camp. Parents and friends are welcome to attend and can join you for a special “castparty” following the performance. Just hear that applause!FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMGirls Just Want To Have Fun!Grades 1 – 12 Sessions 7, 8, 9 Fee $160/personHey girls! Bring your mom, sister, aunt, or other special female adult and come to Bothinfor some great summer fun. Enjoy activities led by camp staff while spending quality timetogether when Bothin transforms into a special retreat just for you! Choose your favorite campactivities and enjoy all that Bothin has to offer. Swimming, dancing, arts and crafts, campfires,hiking, outdoor cooking, the ropes course, archery, and special themed events are waiting foryou. And don’t forget the special Wishing Tree Ceremony at the end of the weekend. It’s acamp tradition you won’t want to miss! Adults must be at least 18 years old. One adult mayaccompany up to two girls. Note: Girls entering 1-3rd grade do not participate in archery orthe ropes course.9

Bothin deer lakeA sPeCtACulAR hiGhAdVentuRe MOuntAin CAMPJust fOR GiRls! tuCKed AwAYAYbetween twObeAutiful lAKesAtAn eleVAtiOn Of 6,800 feet,deeR lAKe hAs been PROVidinGinCRedible suMMeR AdVentuResfOR OVeR 55 YeARs.Surrounded by the beautifully majestic Tahoe NationalForest near Donner Summit, Deer Lake offers a widevariety of programs designed to encourage and supportgirls in their quest to face and overcome outdoorchallenges, develop new skills, gain confidence, makeindependent decisions, and of course, have fun! Fromthe excitement of paddle boarding, scaling the climbingtower, canoeing, and archery, to the thrill of soaringdown the zip line at the adventure course – DeerLake offers the ultimate camp experience. And at theend of the day, under a brilliant canopy of stars, girlswill enjoy the peaceful calm of the mountains as theybuild lasting memories surrounded by new friends.Sleepingaccommodations varyfrom cabins andplatform tents withmattresses, dome tentsto a camper favorite– sleeping out understarry skies!PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty program only2 Alpine LakesWilderness SkillsClimbing TowerArcheryHigh Ropes CourseWindsurfing*Stand-up Paddle BoardsRock Climbing*CanoeingRiver Rafting*FunyaksField Trips*SwimmingDEER LAKE SCHEDULEsessiOn dAYs dAtes1 7 July 13 – July 192 11 July 21 – July 312A 7 July 21 – July 272B 5 July 27 – July 313 7 August 3 – August 94 7 August 11 – August 17C.I.T.* 14* Sessions 1 & 2AAdv. C.I.T.** 19** Sessions 2B, 3 & 4App. C.I.T.** 19** Sessions 2B, 3 & 4Adventure C.I.T.** 19** Sessions 2B, 3 & 4Family Adventure Camp 4 August 30 – September 2*Program spans multiple sessions. Participants return home between sessions 1 & 2A**Program spans multiple sessions. Participants return home between sessions 2B & 3and 3 & 4.TRANSPORTATIONChartered bus/van from Oakland, Concord or Fairfield. Family Camp does notinclude transportation.OPEN HOUSEBring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on Sunday, July 7 from 12-3 p.m.10

ADVENTURE BY CHOICE PROGRAMDeer Lake has a unique program structure – Adventure by Choice! Girls makeindependent decisions on activities they want to participate in each afternoon.Activity choices may include specialty arts, music, swimming, canoeing or paddleboarding, the climbing tower, high ropes, archery, volleyball, fort or raft building,drama, or even hanging out in the “DL Zone” and more … the possibilities areendless! Girls will receive “Adventure Beads” for each different activity they try. Freechoice activities are in addition to the unit program in which they are registered.(Note: Campers on field trips will not participate in free choice activities when theyare out of camp.)Note: Grade means level entering in the Fall.SIERRA FUN PROGRAMSMountain MadnessGrades 4 – 12 Session 2B Fee $375Crazy for some extreme summer fun? Then join us on the mountain for anamazing five day Alpine Adventure! Make individual choices on many of theactivities you do. Maybe you’ll try the climbing tower, zip line, or stand up paddleboards on the lake! There’s always archery, swimming, funyaks, geocaching, fortbuilding, outdoor cooking, and so much more. With fun-filled activities by day andstarry skies at night, you’ll have the time of your life. So just choose your age groupand team up with new friends. It’s YOUR Deer Lake adventure – make it awesome!Quest Grades 4 – 5Venture Grades 5 – 7Peak Grades 7 – 12Fire Crackers!Grades 4 – 6 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $495Snap, crackle and pop! Get ready for your camp adventure to explode withsummer fun! Scale the climbing tower, shoot archery, paddle the lake in a canoe,star search the night sky, spark your imagination in art, and so much more. It’ssomething new and different every day! Spend extra time learning new ways tocook over a fire and make tasty treats with your new camp friends. Help plan aspecial floating campfire too!splash on!Grades 4 – 6 Sessions 2A, 4 Fee $510Come on in – the water’s fine! Kick your feet, make a splash and have fun inand on our Alpine lakes. Play inner tube polo and games in funyaks, try standup paddle boarding, have fun on the canoe slalom course and even improve yourswimming skills. Enjoy a floating lunch on beautiful Deer Lake and take an excitingday trip to West End Beach on Donner Lake for a day of fun in the sun. Splish,splash you’ll be havin’ a blast!MooncatchersGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 2A, 4 Fee $495Catch the moonlight and explore Deer Lake! Have fun with super cool astronomyand look for amazing shooting stars, glide over the water on twilight canoe rides,make your own mooncatcher and create a dreamboat to launch in the lake whileyou make a special wish. With night hikes, sleep-in breakfasts and all the fun ofdaytime camp activities too, you and your new friends will be over the moon forDeer Lake!Wilderness girlsGrades 5 – 7 Sessions 2A, 4 Fee $495Go wild at camp! Discover how to track wild animals, cook outdoors, make yourown tools, build forts, lash chairs, and tell time by the sun. Learn wildernesstechniques and survival skills that will give you a truly unique Deer Lakeexperience. Don’t mind a little dirt? Then grab your camp friends, comeexplore, and have an amazing wilderness adventure!Sierra SeekersGrades 5 – 7 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $495Your mission, should you choose to accept it: participate in a high-tech treasurehunting game called geocaching, played by adventure seekers like you all overthe world. First, you’ll navigate a network of obstacles while working togetheras a team. Climb to the top of the Vertical Playpen, paddle your way throughthe canoe slalom course, or hit the bulls-eye in an archery team relay. Witheach challenge, your team will discover clues and by using a GPS device, you willsolve The Great Deer Lake Mystery! Create your own geocache for other seekersto find too.Extreme Cuisine!Grades 5 – 8 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $495No kitchen required! This is outdoor cooking … adventure style! With yourteam of Extreme Chefs, take on this ultimate cooking challenge. Each day amystery basket with surprise ingredients will arrive. What would you make usinga dutch oven and pineapple? Create gourmet appetizers, entrees, or dessertsbased on what you get. Using different types of cooking methods and lots ofimagination, you’ll prepare your delicious dishes – and our Camp Cooks willchoose their favorites. It’s cuisine extreme!C.H.I.L.L.!Grades 6 – 9 Sessions 2A, 3, 4 Fee $495Climb, Hang out, Imagine, Laugh, and make a splash at the Lake! Hook up withnew friends and enjoy all the fun of this amazing camp when you make DeerLake your own mountain retreat. Hang out by the waterfront, go swimming ortake a funyak for a spin, get creative in art, try your hand at archery, or relaxaround the campfire sharing talks under starry skies. With so much to choosefrom, you and your friends will create the ultimate summer experience!“At camp I learned how to trust myself andthat I can do anything I just have to trust thatI can do it.” - camper11

deer lakeWhat sup?Grades 6 – 9 Session 1 Fee $550YOU on a Stand Up Paddle board of course! Spend time daily practicing your skillsand having fun on stand up paddle boards. Venture out and explore all aroundKidd Lake and show off your paddling talents in a special “Kidd Lake Relay!”Glide over the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe on a special stand up paddle boardexcursion with your camp friends too! Off the water enjoy all the exciting activitiescamp has to offer. Explore What SUP at Deer Lake! Girls in this program must beable to swim face down in deep water.day trippersGrades 7 – 12 Session 2 Fee $655Session 4 Fee $585Ride a gondola to High Camp at Squaw Valley for an amazing day hike on themountain top, try your hand at stand up paddle boarding on Lake Tahoe, lace upyour skates for some roller fun at North Star, and relax in the sun at West EndBeach on Donner Lake. Back at camp, the adventure continues as you paddle yourway around Deer Lake, sleep under the stars, shoot some arrows on the archeryrange, and hang out with your new friends and so much more! Note: Campers insession 2 have two additional day trips out of camp.SIERRA HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAMSNobody does High Adventure like Deer Lake! At the heart of this camp, friendshipsare forged, challenges are overcome, character is built, and bravery is rewarded.In the Sierra High Adventure Programs, every girl from any background has theopportunity to do something truly adventurous. These programs put the “Adventure”in High Adventure Camp!CarabinersGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $580Do you love to climb? You’ll get the opportunity to scale to the top of the DLclimbing tower, soar down the zip line, scramble across the monkey vines, andwobble your way through the criss cross. For a taste of climbing on a real rockface, you’ll head to Donner Pass with certified instructors from Alpine SkillsInternational for a day of climbing instruction and fun. Rock on!Soarin’Grades 6 – 9 Sessions 2A, 3, 4 Fee $535Soar over the waves on Kidd Lake and sail through the air on the zip line whenyou bring two of your favorite Deer Lake thrills together! Spend extra time learningand improving your windsurfing skills then challenge yourself on the new climbingtower or high ropes course. Add swimming, archery, outdoor cooking, time withnew friends, and much more. You’ll be soarin’ through summer fun andAdventure — Deer Lake style!Come Sail AwayGrades 6 – 9 Session 1 Fee $550With the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, spend your days on KiddLake. Balance the board, pull up a sail, navigate the waters, and experience therush of windsurfing. Have a blast building crazy rafts and get a chance to paddlearound Deer Lake. For some extra excitement, you’ll take a tour of Lake Tahoeaboard the 50-foot sailing yacht Tahoe Cruise.OutbackGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $495Step into the Outback for your wilderness challenge! You and your friends will setup your own backwoods campsite. Learn orienteering and advanced wilderness skills,practice lashing, and build your own shelter. Try your hand at animal tracking andfinding your way by the night sky. Cook many of your own meals even hold a nightwatch if you choose. The adventure is yours for the taking — so join us in the Outback!ipaddleGrades 7 – 12 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $620Grab a paddle and hit the water for some lake and river fun. Enjoy a kayak touron the beautiful blue waters of Lake Tahoe. Then take on the challenge of someexciting Class 2 and 3 rapids on a half-day rafting trip down the Truckee River.Keep your water adventure going when you tackle the DL canoe slalom courseand build a signature raft with your new camp friends. Paddle on! Girls in thisprogram must be able to swim face down in deep water.Rock N’ RiverGrades 7 – 12 Session 4 Fee $635Can’t decide if you want to raft or climb? Now you can do both! Spend a half dayriding the rapids rafting on the Truckee River and one day climbing at DonnerPass. Back at camp, build rafts with your camp friends, and challenge each otherto a team race across the lake. The rest of the week, have an awesome time witheverything else there is to do at Deer Lake. Girls in this program must be able toswim face down in deep water.Rockin’ Out!Grades 7 – 12 Session 3 Fee $635Your challenge … to CLIMB! Start your climbing adventure with extra time on theDL climbing courses and learn the skills and techniques of belaying. Then head toDonner Summit for two separate days of rock climbing instruction. Master basicknots, practice rappelling and climb both crack and rock face routes. Spend extratime bouldering too. Come rock out at Deer Lake!Shoot the RapidsGrades 8 – 12 Session 2A Fee $695How adventurous are you? Grab your paddle and become part of a team as youspend 2 days rafting on the American River with qualified, experienced guides.Your group will camp out underneath the stars, explore the rapids, work together,and discover the adventurous spirit in each of you! Everyone back at camp will bewaiting to hear about your amazing river adventure. Girls in this program must beable to swim face down in deep water.atCGrades 8 – 12 Session 2 Fee $655Take the Aerial Treetop Challenge! Your adventure begins by spending extra timeon the DL climbing courses. Develop your belay skills and take the lead as yourfellow campers climb on the high ropes course or climbing tower. Take a specialtrip to the aerial climbing adventure course at Granlibakken near Lake Tahoe.Ascend to your starting tree platform and then travel at your own pace throughthe forest on an aerial trek that includes a series of suspended bridges, zip lines,and exciting climbing challenges. Help design and/or build elements for a new lowchallenge course at Deer Lake too. Climb On!LEADERSHIP PROGRAMSMentor younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward becoming a campcounselor or adventure counselor. All Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) programs areby application only. Registration and applications must be submitted for leadershipprograms at the same time. A description of the levels and the process can befound on our website at camprocks.org.C.I.T. (15 yrs or 10th Grade) Sessions 1, 2A Fee $695Advanced C.I.T. (16 yrs or 11th Grade) Sessions 2B, 3 & 4 Fee $745Apprentice C.I.T. (17 yrs or 12th Grade) Sessions 2B, 3 & 4 Fee $745Adventure C.I.T. (17 yrs or 12th Grade) Sessions 2B, 3 & 4 Fee $74512 2013 summer adV entures for girL s

skylark ranchwheRe the MOuntAins Meet theseA … the MAGiC And beAutYOf sKYlARK RAnCh AwAitsYOu! OVeRlOOKinG the PACifiCOCeAn nORth Of sAntA CRuZ,sKYlARK RAnCh OffeRs eXCitinGOPPORtunities fOR the fiRst tiMeCAMPeR As well As thOse seeKinGhiGh AdVentuRe.Explore ocean beaches, create in the art center, challengeyourself on our adventure course, or swing in the trees onour high ropes course! From llamas, archery, hiking, andoutdoor cooking to flickering campfires surrounded by newfriends, there is something here for everyone. Since 1953,Skylark Ranch has been that special place where campersenjoy great summer fun while they develop skills and buildself-confidence. With emphasis placed on teamwork andbuilding community, girls develop strong bonds and gainleadership skills. Girls go home with a stronger feeling ofindependence and self-esteem and an incredible sense ofaccomplishment and belonging. Exciting adventures, newfriends, and memories tolast a lifetime are here atSkylark Ranch.Sleeping accommodationsvary from platform tentswith beds to tree beds/lashed hammocks.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty program onlyCelebrating our 60th year!Horseback Riding Instruction(beginning to advancedWestern, English and Vaulting)*Beach Exploration/Marine BiologySea Kayaking*Indoor Rock Climbing*SKYLARK RANCH SCHEDULESession Days Dates1 10 June 21 – June 301A 7 June 21 – June 271B 4 June 27 – June 302 7 July 6 – July 122A 4 July 6 – July 92B 4 July 9 – July 123 11 July 16 – July 263A 6 July 16 – July 213B 6 July 21 – July 264 11 July 30 – Aug 94A 6 July 30 – Aug 44B 6 Aug 4 – Aug 95 7 Aug 12 – Aug 185A 4 Aug 12 – Aug 155B 4 Aug 15 – Aug 18C.I.T. 19* Sessions 1 & 2Adv. C.I.T. 21* Sessions 3 & 4App. C.I.T. 25* Sessions 3B, 4 & 5Adv. W.I.T. 21* Sessions 3 & 4App. W.I.T. 25* Sessions 3B, 4 & 5Surfing*Scuba Diving*High and Low Ropes CoursesWilderness SkillsArcheryLlamasField Trips*Mini Sessions*Program spans multiple sessions. Participants return home betweensessions. See CampRocks.org for more details.TRANSPORTATIONChartered bus transportation provided from San Jose or Santa Cruz.OPEN HOUSEBring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on Saturday, June 15, 12-3 p.m.13

skylark ranchNote: Grade means level entering in the Fall. Campers in 2nd-4th gradeprograms do not participate in archery or high ropes activities.SUMMER FUN PROGRAMSMermaid’s LagoonGrades 2 – 4 Sessions 1B, 5A, 5B Fee $310Spend a long summer day at Skylark’s very own beach lagoon. While at the beach,enjoy playing games and building sand castles for mermaids near the shimmeringwaves. Explore the tide pools where other sea creatures spend their days. Visit FernGrove to build a fairy house, or take a sunset hike, have fun with arts and crafts,outdoor cooking, meadow games, and more.sea starsGrades 4 – 6 Session 1A Fee $495Sessions 3B, 4A, 4B Fee $470Sessions 1B, 2A, 5A Fee $310Explore all that Skylark Ranch has to offer in this cool summer fun program!Discover new sea critters at the tide pools while hanging out with friends on thebeach. Make a watercolor masterpiece from your oceanside experience. Take thellamas on a nature hike to Inspiration Point or spend the afternoon shootingarchery and swinging from the low or high ropes course. From outdoor cooking,stargazing, and skits around the campfire to time with new friends, a great summeradventure awaits you! NOTE: Due to the length of session 1B, 2A, 5A, activitiesmay vary.FireflyGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 1B, 5B Fee $310Build a campfire with your new friends and cook some delicious meals in the greatoutdoors. Spend time flying through the air on the “Nitro Swing” in the ChallengeCourse and the “Giant Swing” on the High Ropes Course. Set off on a naturethemedscavenger hunt, sing songs with friends, and have an outdoor overnightunder a blanket of stars.Summer MagicGrades 7 – 12 Session 1B Fee $310It’s a quick getaway to experience the outdoors, activities, and magic of SkylarkRanch. Create a unique work of art, hang out at the beach, cook gourmet goodiesover a campfire, try your hand at archery, or experience the thrill of the highropes course. It’s four days of fun and new friends just waiting for you!froLfGrades 5 – 8 Session 3A Fee $530Do you love FROLF? Come play FRisbee gOLF (aka disc golf) with your new friendsat camp. Frolic around Skylark’s forest trails together while trying to get a hole inone. Practice your shot playing glow in the dark Frisbee and ring games at night.By day, toss the Frisbee while hanging at the beach. Plan a camp wide game ofultimate Frisbee and then take your adventure to the Golden Gate Park disc golfcourse in San Francisco!Llama MamasGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $470Are you ready for a llama expedition?!? Learn just how wonderful these unique andintelligent creatures are. Spend your days feeding, grooming, and training our veryown llamas for amazing treks through camp. Have a “packnic party” and let thellamas pack your lunch to Inspiration Point. Create a one-of-a-kind piece of artfrom llama wool and take a special trip to a local llama farm!Lluv N’ LlamasGrades 4 – 6 Session 2B Fee $310Come meet Skylark’s famous four…llamas that is! Our woolly friends are waitingto meet you in this fun-filled-llama-packed program! Go on llama walks with your newfriends over the nature trail, and even put on a llama fashion show for everyone atcampfire. Balance on the mohawk walk in the challenge course, then take the llamasthrough an obstacle course in the meadow. You’ll Lluv our Llamas!Archers AdventureGrades 5 – 8 Session 3B Fee $495Become an archery legend! Ready your arrows, take aim, and shoot. Join MaidMarian’s Quest for the best archer in the land and learn or enhance your archery skillsin the sport of archery. Make your own arrows, targets, arm guards, and more. Playcreative shooting games and take an exciting trip to a local field archery range toexperience a whole new world of archery. Some archery experience necessary.Farmtastic!Grades 5 – 7 Session 4A Fee $495Ever wonder what it would be like to live on a farm? Join us and find out whileyou gather tasty things to bring back to camp. Meet the goats at Harley Farms.Take a behind the scenes, hands-on tour at Swanton Berry Farms where you’ll pickorganic strawberries & olallieberries to make a delicious jam. Visit the farm standat Pie Ranch to gather fresh local ingredients to bake a pie in an outdoor ovenaround the campfire. Spend your nights back at camp hosting whimsical parties fullof treats and delights you’ve made from the farm.Beach BoogieGrades 5 – 7 Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $500Sand, surf, and sun are waiting for you. Spend a day cruisin’ the waves in SantaCruz on your very own boogie board. Back on land, explore the tide pools atSkylark’s beach, play games in the sand at Bean Hollow beach, and participate inour Seventh Annual Sand Castle Contest! Plan a dance party for other campers andboogie the night away.Summer SleuthsGrades 5 – 7 Session 3A Fee $470It’s an outrageous session-long “who-dunit” mystery. Are you ready for a challenge?With your fellow sleuths, you’ll find clues to solve a case … if you can. Spendtime each day on the challenge course working with your team to solve problemsand riddles. Visit the Mystery Spot and spend a day learning the tricks of the tradefrom a real life crime scene investigator.Gilligan’s IslandGrades 5 – 7 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $520Sessions 1, 4 Fee $620Grades 8 – 12 Session 3 Fee $620You’re stranded on an imaginary island with only your wits and camp friends todepend on. What would you do?! Practice lashing and build a tree bed? Cookyour own meals? Learn outdoor skills and wilderness techniques, then use yourimagination to make this primitive camp “island” your home away from home!Beach GirlsGrades 7 – 10 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $555Ready for some EXTREME summer fun? Have a summer BBQ with new friends. Spend theday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, go on an overnight at Point Montara Lighthouse,and enjoy swimming at Santa Cruz beaches. Don’t miss out - be a Beach Girl!14 2013 summer adV entures for girL s

MoonshadowsGrades 8 – 12 Session 2 Fee $565Just for older girls. Enjoy your favorite camp activities by day and discover SkylarkRanch by night. Share late night talks sitting around the campfire under the starsand sleep late if you choose. Plan an event for another unit or a dance for thewhole camp. Go on an overnight to Point Montara Lighthouse in Half Moon Bay,have fun on a sunset sea kayaking tour, and enjoy the moonlight surrounded bynew friends.CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMSGuitars & GourmetGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $495Whether you’re cooking something delicious to eat or singing your favorite campsongs … this program has it all! Create gourmet meals - outdoor style - and sitaround the campfire learning to play the guitar or just enjoy your favorite campsongs. Plan a campfire party with another group and serenade others under thestars. No previous guitar or music experience necessary. Guitars are provided.MyStudioGrades 7 – 10 Session 1A Fee $495Express yourself through different forms of art media. Learn techniques in tilemosaics, painting, and more. Spend a portion of your day taking a lesson on thesenew techniques and then create a studio space to explore your creative side further.Visit the amazing Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History to explore the world ofphotography too.PACIFIC ADVENTURE PROGRAMSSeafariGrades 5 – 7 Session 2 Fee $545Session 4B Fee $520Explore the wealth of wildlife roaming the endless Pacific! Your Seafari begins byvisiting the Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Beach. Then head to the SeymourMarine Discovery Center and check out the dolphins, otters, and other marinemammals before exploring the expansive tide pools at Natural Bridges beach. Youradventure continues when you take a catamaran and sail through a kelp forestwhere you may catch a glimpse of sea lions, seals, and sea otters.Sea QuestGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $590Leave the shoreline for your amazing adventures at sea. Journey up the Santa Cruzcoastline on a team challenge sailing regatta with experienced skippers from PacificYachting. See the marine animals up close when you paddle through the harborin your kayak. Take your adventure to the next level when you learn to balanceyourself on a stand up paddle board on the ocean! Must be able to swim facedown in deep water.Pacific EdgeGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 1A, 2 Fee $645Where the land meets the sea, there’s so much to see! Spend a day at theMonterey Bay Aquarium and get a fish’s eye view on an underwater adventure as yousurface scuba dive in the Great Tide Pool! Explore Point Lobos State Reserve and checkout the hanging cliffside gardens off Bird Island Trail. Venture the waters of the SantaCruz harbor for a day of sea kayaking too. All equipment is provided. Must be able toswim face down in deep water. Maximum age limit is 13 years old for scuba.Climb OnGrades 5 – 8 Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $470Come swing through the air with the greatest of ease … and experience thechallenge on our low and high ropes courses. Work together as a team to setand accomplish goals every day on the courses. Experience a one-of-a-kindadventure with your teammates!Hip, Hip, Belay!Grades 6 – 9 Sessions 1A, 2 Fee $560Do you love the thrill of the high ropes course? Learn the skills you need to belayyour teammates and develop the true meaning of trust. Climb and experience theultimate challenge of these elements among the majestic redwoods. Develop teamcamaraderie and take your adventure to the next level by visiting the incredibleropes course at Bothin!Up, Up and AwayGrades 7 – 10 Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $570Travel through the redwoods, across the sky bridges and zip lines over 400 feetlong. Enjoy the pristine beauty of the coastal redwood forest from the uniqueperspective only a canopy tour can offer. Back at camp, climb the elements of thehigh ropes course and learn basic climbing knots. Practice your climbing and ropestechniques further at an indoor rock climbing gym where you can boulder andscale the walls. Note: Campers must weigh between 70 and 250 lbs.Surf’s UpGrades 8 – 12 Session 5 Fee $715Hang ten and ride the waves as you surf the waters in Santa Cruz. Under thedirection of a world-renowned surfing instructor, spend eight hours over four dayslearning the basics of this exciting sport. You’ll be on your board in no time! Visitthe surfing museum in Santa Cruz and check out the famous Steamers Lane. Surf’sUp! All equipment is provided. Must be able to swim face down in deep water.LEADERSHIP PROGRAMSMentor younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward becoming acamp counselor or riding specialist. The Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) and Wranglerin Training (W.I.T.) programs are by application only. Registration and applicationsmust be submitted for leadership programs at the same time. A description of thelevels and the process can be found on our website at camprocks.org.C.I.T. (15 yrs or 10th Grade) Sessions 1 & 2 Fee $695Advanced C.I.T. / W.I.T. (16 yrs or 11th Grade) Sessions 3 & 4 Fee $745Apprentice C.I.T. / W.I.T. (17 yrs or 12th Grade) Sessions 3B, 4 & 5 Fee $795“The most amazing experience you willever have!” - camper15

skylark ranchEQUESTRIAN PROGRAMSkylark Ranch offers quality riding school instruction in a summer camp setting.Our program features beginning to advanced lessons in both English and Westernriding. Emphasis in all program levels is on skill development, progression, andexpanding knowledge of horses and horse care. Campers receive a riding assessmenton the first day of camp and are placed in riding classes based on their skill level.Classes are kept small with a ratio of at least one instructor to six campers.Campers in all levels:• Have daily riding lessons• Participate in theory lessons• Take part in horse care and management• Participate in the sport of vaulting, which teaches balance while learning tomove with a horse• Receive a written evaluation of their skills throughout the session and a ribbonof completionChoose the level that’s right for you…Finding the correct riding program for your daughter is important not only for thequality of her program but for her own safety. To help you select the program thatwould best suit your daughter, review the levels of the Equestrian Programs offeredand their descriptions. ALL skills listed for the chosen style of riding need to bemet consistently to qualify for that riding program. Riding time varies with eachprogram and lessons are more in depth as riding levels advance.(E) = English, (W) = Westernlevel 1: introduction to RidingProgram: Saddle SamplersCampers do not need any previous experience.level 2: beginning RidingPrograms: Silver Spurs, Pony TailsCampers do not need any previous experience.level 3: Advanced beginning RidingPrograms: Take the Reins, The “Mane” EventCampers must be able to:• ride in an arena without a lead line• lead a horse comfortably• mount and dismount with assistance• begin demonstrating control while maintaining a safe basic balanced positionat the walk and trot (E) / jog (W)• demonstrate correct reining position• halt a horse• know the correct application of turning/riding aids• a minimum of 5 previous lessons are required for this programlevel 4: intermediate RidingPrograms: Mount Up, Happy Trails, Le TrecCampers must be able to:• demonstrate control in a group while maintaining a basic balanced positionat the walk and trot (E) / jog (W)• ride without stirrups at the walk & trot (E) / jog (W)• explain the aids for the canter (E) / lope (W)Mount up Campers must also:• maintain jumping position at the trot• maintain a safe, balanced position at a controlled canter• maintain control while jumping a trot course of fences at 2’level 5: Advanced RidingPrograms: Tally Ho!, Drill FeverCampers must be able to:• mount, dismount, walk, trot (E) / jog (W), and canter (E) / lope (W) a horsewith control• demonstrate a secure balanced position and progress toward an independent seatand coordinated use of aids• explain the application of and reasons for various aids• demonstrate an increased and decreased speed and show confidence and controlat all gaits• demonstrate the ability to ride different horses showing confidence and control• ride without stirrups at the walk and also sitting trotCampers riding Western style must be able to:• demonstrate correct use of leg aids• maintain a light reinCampers riding English style must be able to:• jump a single course of 5 – 7 obstacles at the trot and canter• demonstrate balanced and steady position over various jump obstacles at 2’6”Now choose the riding style that’s right foryou…western styleFrom reining to rodeos, Western Equitation is a thrilling way to experiencehorseback riding. Participate in lessons at the arena or set off on fantastic trailrides … jump in the saddle and become a cowgirl today!english styleAre you a hunter or a jumper? From ground poles to jumping over fences, gainskills in this traditional riding discipline. Develop proper balance and form throughHunt Seat Equitation and even ride through the countryside.VaultingGymnastics on horseback! This is sure to bring out the stunt rider in you and helpdevelop balance and riding position.Saddle Sampler (Level 1: English or Western)Grades 2 – 4 Sessions 1B, 2A, 2B Fee $410Take part in two riding lessons, a vaulting lesson, and learn about how to takecare of your horse! Campers will get to try Western OR English styles.Pony Tails (Level 2: English)Grades 3 – 5 Sessions 3B, 4A, 4B Fee $645Grades 6 – 9 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $670Session 3A Fee $645During daily riding lessons, you will learn to ride in an arena without a lead line,demonstrate the basic balanced position at the halt and walk, and demonstratecontrol at the walk and the trot according to your riding style.16 2013 summer adV entures for girL s

Silver Spurs (Level 2: Western)Grades 3 – 5 Sessions 3B, 4A, 4B Fee $645Grades 6 – 9 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $670Session 3A Fee $645During daily riding lessons, you will learn to ride in an arena without a lead line,demonstrate the basic balanced position at the halt and walk, and demonstratecontrol at the walk and the trot according to your riding style.The “Mane” Event (Level 3: English)Grades 4 – 6 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $685Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $660Grades 6 – 9 Session 2 Fee $685Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $660Improve your English riding skills in daily lessons and learn to groom, saddle, andcare for horses. Learn the rising trot and ride in a half seat jumping position overpoles. Practice your halt, steer while trotting through obstacles, and more!Take the Reins (Level 3: Western)Grades 4 – 6 Sessions 1A, 5 Fee $685Sessions 3A, 4B Fee $660Grades 6 – 9 Session 2 Fee $685Sessions 3B, 4A Fee $660Improve your Western riding skills in daily lesson and learn to groom, saddle, andcare for horses. Learn how to pick up stirrups without looking, walk your horseover ground poles, and practice steering while jogging figure eights and serpentines!happy trails (Level 4: English OR Western)Grades 8 – 12 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $670Session 2 Fee $695Ride outdoors on natural trails and explore the majestic redwoods and rollingcoastal meadows on horseback! Enjoy daily trail rides with spectacular views. Rideyour horse to a cookout and take part in a mounted flag ceremony in the meadow!Le trec (Level 4: English OR Western)Grades 6 – 9 Session 1 Fee $825Session 5 Fee $715Discover the world of Trec, one of the fastest growing equestrian sports that everyhorse and rider can enjoy. The emphasis is on having fun with your horse! Thesport is made up of three phases: orienteering, control of gaits, and a cross countryobstacle course. Spend two hours each day in lessons that will teach you how toovercome various challenges in the natural environment.Mount Up (Level 4: English)Grades 5 – 8 Session 2 Fee $715Grades 7 – 10 Session 4 Fee $825Spend 2½ hours each day, refining your riding style and then participate in lessonson theory and horsemanship. Improve your jumping technique over different fencesand practice perfecting your canter. Go on a trail ride to jump a fence in the open!ADVANCED RIDING PROGRAMSThese programs are by application only. Refer to the skill requirements on theprevious page. The application is on camprocks.org. Contacthappycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org for more details. Spend 3-4 hours each dayimproving your riding skills. Expand your equestrian training with additional dailyvaulting, theory and horse management lessons.Tally Ho! (Level 5: English)Grades 8 – 12 Session 3 Fee $850Explore the world of Hunter Seat competitions and take both under-saddle and overfences classes to improve your equitation skills. In addition to flatwork, take lessonson dressage, jumping, cross country, and more! Create a drill routine to perform. Ahorse show will be held at the end of the session - parents are welcome to attend!Drill Fever (Level 5: Western or English)Grades 8 – 12 Session 4 Fee $850Do you have Drill Fever? Be a part of the excitement and adventure of this uniquedrill team experience. Work with your teammates and instructors to choreographa routine to perform for the rest of the equestrian program campers. Learn newmaneuvers and patterns timed to your favorite music and create one-of-a-kindcostumes and flags for your routine. Perform a mounted flag ceremony and see ifyou have what it takes to do hip hop dressage!17

sugar pinePARAdise in the sieRRA neVAdAfOOthills! with its tOweRinGAnd enChAntinG fORest,eXCitinG PROGRAMs, AndwesteRn-theMed ACtiVities,suGAR Pine OffeRs GiRls AfAntAstiC Get-AwAY And AnAMAZinG CAMP eXPeRienCe.Sugar Pine, located in the heart of Calaveras County,has been home to generations of campers for over 70years. The fun and adventurous programs and the deeptraditions bring girls back year after year. From thethrill of horseback riding, the challenge of the AdventureTower, the fun of swimming in the sparkling pool, orgetting creative at the Art Barn, to singing around thecampfire with new friends, Sugar Pine builds memoriesto last a lifetime. Within a safe, nurturing environment,girls are empowered and challenged to discoverthemselves. Families can enjoy the fun of camp too atour Sugar Pine Round UpFamily Camp! Great funand summer adventuresare all here for you!Sleeping accommodationsvary from tent cabinsand platform tents withbeds to tipis and dometents with mattresses.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty program onlyWestern Horseback Riding Caving*InstructionField Trips*Recreational Horseback Riding Mini SessionsHigh Ropes Adventure Tower Family CampSwimmingOne of the largest Sugar PineArcherytrees in the world!SUGAR PINE SCHEDULESESSION DAYS DATES1 7 June 22 – June 282 6 June 28 – July 33 7 July 7 – July 133A 4 July 7 – July 103B 4 July 10 – July 134 7 July 13 – July 195 6 July 23 – July 28Family Camp(See page 24 for details)3 – 5 July 30 – August 4Minimum stay is 2 nightsAdv. C.I.T. or Adv. W.I.T. 21* 19 Sessions 1, 2 & 3*App. C.I.T. or App. W.I.T. 24* 19 Sessions 1, 2, & 3** Program spans multiple sessions. Participants return home between sessions 2 & 3TRANSPORTATIONChartered bus from Oakland or Pleasanton. Family Camp does not includetransportation.OPEN HOUSEBring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on Sunday, June 16 from 12 - 3 p.m.18

Note: Grade means level entering in the Fall. Campers in 2nd-4thgrade programs do not participate in archery or high ropes activities.SUMMER FUN PROGRAMSHorseback RidesAll campers in the Summer Fun Programs will have the chance for a horsebackriding lesson once during their session (Mountain Do! has two rides). These lessonswill be held in the arena and, depending on the riding skills and abilities of thecamper groups, may also include a trail ride. The Riding Staff at camp determineif a trail ride will take place. For this activity, the maximum weight allowed is200 lbs.Jamboree!Grades 2 – 4 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $320A jamboree of summer fun just for you! In this special four-day program, you canget a real taste of camp life. Swim in the pool, have a cookout and make tastytreats, get creative with crafts, take a special twilight hike, and sing songs understarry skies. Have a Country dance party and jam with your new camp friends too!Sugar Pine Shindig!Grades 4 – 6 Session 2 Fee $480Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $320It’s a summer bonanza of fun and adventure! Grab your new camp friends andtry a variety of things Sugar Pine has to offer. Ride a horse, climb the AdventureTower, swim, create a special art project, cook gourmet goodies over a campfire,try archery, pan for gold in the creek, stargaze , and so much more! Don’t missout — spice up your summer days and join us at the Sugar Pine Shindig. Let thefun begin! Due to the length of sessions 3A and 3B, activities may vary.Mountain Do!Grades 4 – 6 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $545Session 5 Fee $520All the fun of Sugar Pine is waiting for you - and you get to DO it twice! Enjoytwo trips to the Adventure Tower, two horseback rides, extra time at the archeryrange, the pool, and the Art Barn. Take a trip to Big Trees State Park where youcan stomp and dance on the giant stump and have fun on a special mystery trekthrough the amazing giant sequoias too. It’s everything you like to DO and more!Sierra SplashdownGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 1, 3, 4 Fee $505We’re splishin’ and a splashin’ - Sugar Pine style! Swim in our sparkling pooleveryday, have pool parties, plan a Hawaiian Luau, go creek stomping, and jointhe polar bear swim club if you choose! Try your hand at a little synchronizedswimming and put together a routine to music to show off in a special aqua show.Travel to a nearby alpine lake for a day of more swimming fun too!starry starry nightGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $480There’s nothing better than camping out under the stars. Have fun with night timegames from flashlight tag to glow in the dark archery. Take a twilight hike thenhave a sleep-in breakfast! Use a black light and neon paint to create an amazingbackdrop for a night time dance with your new friends. Plan a special stargazingsleep over and explore the night sky for brilliant constellations and shooting stars.Enjoy all of the daytime fun of Sugar Pine too!Gold Rush GirlzGrades 5 – 7 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $520All that glitters, sparkles, and shines is waiting for you! Start your gold rushadventure with a trip to Mercer Caverns where you’ll mine for gems like emeraldsand moon stones in a mining sluice. Stake your claim at Columbia State Park, aliving restored gold rush town, and learn to pan for gold. Back at camp, head tothe Art Barn to create a piece of jewelry with the treasure you find. Round outyour gold rush days with an authentic steam locomotive train ride through thebeautiful Gold Country.fletchersGrades 5 – 7 Session 4 Fee $505Ready your bows, take aim, and shoot some summer fun! Spend extra time at thearchery range, make your own targets, and learn about fletching as you prepare forthe Great Tri-Archery adventure! In this three-part fun event, you’ll shoot at floatingtargets in the pool, show off your archery talents in range challenges, and participatein a special field archery quest. Try glow in the dark archery too! With new friends andall that Sugar Pine offers, you’re sure to hit a bullseye of fun and adventure.U Choose!Grades 6 – 9 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $480Session 3B Fee $320This is YOUR time and Sugar Pine is waiting for you. Help choose many of theactivities your group will do. What will it be? Hang out by the pool, shoot archery,swim, express yourself in art, climb to the top of the adventure tower, and soarthrough the air on the zip line? Or maybe you’ll cook a gourmet meal over thecampfire and enjoy a leisurely sleep-in breakfast. You might take a twilight hike forsome fantastic star gazing or plan a dance party. And at the end of the day, you can sharelate night talks around a flickering campfire with new friends. Anything goes so U Choose!Spa Sugar PineGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $580Pamper yourself in the pines! Marvel at the breathtaking mountain peaks on yourtrip over gorgeous Ebbett’s Pass as you head to Grover Hot Springs State Park. Havean overnight in this beautiful Alpine meadow and pine forest area and relax in thepark’s warm natural spring-fed pool. Back at camp, enjoy sunrise yoga, make yourown aromatherapy candles, and spoil yourself with natural facial masks you create.Ah … it’s all about the spa!Lake HoppersGrades 6 – 9 Session 3 Fee $595Water, water everywhere … and it’s all here for you! Visit several amazingAlpine lakes for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fun in the sun. Withlazy days floating and swimming in the pool at camp, pool parties, hanging outwith new friends, and much more, you’ll bring a splash of fun to your summer!Alpine AdventureGrades 7 – 12 Sessions 1, 3, 4 Fee $615Session 2 Fee $590Let the adventure begin! Challenge yourself with extra time on our high ropesAdventure Tower. Experience the fun and challenge of the vertical playpen, theclimbing wall, or the horizontal ladder and soar through the air on the zip line.Take your Alpine Adventure to another level by flying across a canyon on a duel1,500-foot zip line at Moaning Caverns. Your adventure continues when you headout on a special lake trip, such as swimming in an underground cave at NaturalBridges or swimming to the islands at Lake Utica. Awesome! Note: Campers mustweigh between 70 and 250 lbs.Cave DwellersGrades 7 – 12 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $610Adventure awaits you underground! Rappel 16 stories down into a cave at MoaningCaverns and crawl through tunnels on a spelunking tour. Journey through abeautiful crystal-filled cave at Mercer Caverns and see amazing stalactites, then takea swim in an underground cave at Natural Bridges. On the surface you’ll enjoy allthe fun Sugar Pine has to offer! Note: Campers must be at least 12 years old, atleast 4 feet tall and weigh a minimum of 100 lbs.Leadership programsMentor younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward becoming acamp counselor or riding specialist. The Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) and Wranglerin Training (W.I.T.) programs are by application only. Registration and applicationsmust be submitted for leadership programs at the same time. A description of thelevels and the process can be found on our website at camprocks.org.Advanced C.I.T. / W.I.T. (16 yrs or 11th Grade) Sessions 1, 2, 3 Fee $745Apprentice C.I.T. / W.I.T. (17 yrs or 12th Grade) Sessions 1, 2, 3 Fee $745girL s C outs of northern C a L ifornia19

sugar pineHORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAMSSugar Pine offers quality instruction in the exciting sport of Western horsebackriding! These programs blend elements of both Western Pleasure and WesternEquitation riding to offer girls a comprehensive and fun horse experience. Emphasisin all programs is on riding skill development, progression, and learning abouthorses and horse care. Campers also participate in ground school lessons to learntypes and breeds of horses, practice tacking and caring for equipment, basic horsefirst aid, and trail etiquette. Girls will take part in the horse care and managementby feeding and grooming too. Each camper receives an assessment on her first dayof riding and is placed in a riding class based on her skill level. Classes are keptsmall with a ratio of at least one instructor to six campers.Lil’ BitsGrades 2 – 4 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $410Grades 4 – 6 Sessions 3A, 3B Fee $410Get ready for some horseback riding fun! Have three riding lessons, get comfortablearound your horse, and practice proper sitting position, turning and controllingyour horse at a walk. It’s a great way for you and your new camp friends to trya little taste of Western Riding. Enjoy other fun things Sugar Pine has to offer too.No previous riding experience required.saddle upGrades 4 – 6 Session 1 Fee $615Sessions 2, 5 Fee $595Grades 6 – 10 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $615Grab your reins, hop in the saddle, and launch your love for horseback riding!Learn or improve your riding skills in daily lessons focused on Western Pleasure,reining, and trail riding. Campers will be placed in levels at camp based on theirriding assessment. Riding lessons in the arena and on the trail will focus onappropriate activities for their level.level i – No previous riding experience neededPractice correct sitting position at the halt and walk and how to ride in anarena without a lead line. Progress to controlling your horse at the walk andthe jog. Learn to walk your horse over ground poles and navigate a series ofobstacles.level 2 – At least 3-5 previous riding lessonsReview your riding skills then practice circles at the walk or jog, learn what it takesto show your horse in a Western Pleasure class, learn to maneuver your horse overground poles, obstacles and learn basic patterns like the pinwheel and dizzy serpentine.For more fun in the arena, try your hand at gymkhana (games on horseback).With new friends, enjoy theory lessons, grooming and saddling, and of course trailriding too. All campers will be assigned a horse to care for during their session andwill discover what it takes to own a horse. Campers will also receive a ribbon ofcompletion and a written evaluation of their skills at the end of their session. ComeSaddle Up and let’s get riding!Trail TrekkersGrades 6 – 10 Session 2 Fee $595Session 4 Fee $615Come explore some of the amazing and scenic trails Sugar Pine has to offer! Beforeyou hit the trail with your horse, participate in daily arena classes. Improve yourposition and riding skills at the walk and jog, and then move to trail classeswhere you’ll overcome obstacles. Practice going over logs, backing up, and steeringserpentine patterns. Team up for a unique mystery trail. With your group, useorienteering to solve clues and navigate through trail obstacles until you reachyour goal. Take a sunrise trail ride or plan a mounted flag ceremony for the wholecamp. Campers must have experience riding a horse, demonstrate control, and havea minimum of 5 previous lessons prior to this program.“Riding my horse was my favorite! I neverknew how much I would love it. “ - camperGalloping GourmetGrades 4 – 6 Session 3 Fee $595Grades 6 – 9 Session 1 Fee $595From saddles to saucepans, this program has it all! Learn to ride a horse and getcreative with outdoor cooking too. At the stables, focus on mounting, dismounting,turning, and controlling your horse at a walk, then hit the trail to practice yourskills. After the ride, it’s time for some cookin’ fun! Have a breakfast cookout, getcreative with all the things you can cook on a stick or in a dutch oven. Finish yourday around the campfire exploring new and unique ingredients for gourmet s’mores!Campers ride three times.Leading LatigosGrades 5 – 8 Session 4 Fee $595Lights! Camera! Horses! It’s time to shine in the saddle when you step center stageand combine your love for acting and riding. Learn or improve your basic ridingskills. Practice correct position in the saddle and controlling your horse at thewalk and jog. For the true performer in you, have fun learning some basic skillsused for riding drill team too. Then with your group, create a story line, hop in thesaddle and put on a Wild West show for other campers. Just hear the applause!Climb and RideGrades 5 – 8 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $595Yee Haw and On Belay? That’s right! Enjoy two of your favorite Sugar Pine activitieswhen you spend extra time in horseback riding lessons and on the AdventureTower. Have three riding lessons including a trail ride. Learn to ride in the arenawithout a lead line, demonstrate the basic balanced position at the halt and walk,and learn to control your horse at the walk and jog. Theory lessons and groomingand saddling are part of the fun. Then trade your saddle for a harness and hit theropes when you climb the vertical playpen or wall and soar through the trees onthe zip line.Saddle & PaddleGrades 6 – 10 Session 5 Fee $615The best of both worlds! Climb in the saddle and participate in three reining classesto gain skills for controlling and steering your horse at the walk and jog. Learntrail etiquette and then enjoy a leisurely ride through the beautiful Sugar Pineforest. Keep the fun and adventure going when you head to Lake Alpine to kayakand swim in the sparkling mountain waters.Rock n’ RideGrades 4 – 6 Session 5 Fee $630Grades 7 – 12 Session 2 Fee $630From carabineers to bridles, you’ve got to try this duo! Head to Bear Valley fora day of outdoor rock climbing fun. Learn basic techniques, climbing commands,belay skills for top-rope climbing, and get comfortable moving up and down a realrock face. Back at the stables, trade your climbing gear for riding gear and havethree lessons to learn or improve your horseback riding skills including steering andcontrolling your horse at the walk and jog and trail riding. Let’s rock and ride!202013 summer adV entures for girL s

camp metroA wORld Of fun And AdVentuReAwAits GiRls At CAMP MetRO dAYCAMP!Girls can create a work of art, rappel down a wall, learnto cook, perform on stage, skate on the ice, explore theworld of animal care, and much more. There’s somethinghere for everyone! Camp Metro Day Camp offers girls aspecial place for self-discovery, laughter, fun, and friendships.In this unique in-town, day camp experience, girls gradesK-12 explore the world through environmental and culturalactivities and have fun with new friends as they try newthings and develop skills in a variety of program areas.Camp Metro operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.An optional early morning and evening program is also available.The ratio of staff to camper groups is at least one to eight.Camp Metro is located in the Berryessa neighborhood, in thenortheast area of Santa Clara County. The camp operatesout of the Girl Scout Program Center near Hwy. 680 andCapitol Avenue. With its beautiful park-like setting alongPenitencia Creek and convenientfreeway access, this site makes anideal location for a day camp.(Note: Refer to the transportationsection for pick-up and drop-offoptions from different parts of theSouth Bay.)PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty program onlyCooking*DancingSwimming*Fine ArtsIce Skating*Field Trips*Rock Climbing*Special ShowsAnimal Adventures* Gardening*THE CAMP PROGRAMAt Camp Metro, girls are placed in unit groups with an average of 8-16 othercampers depending on the program. Units spend most of their time togetherparticipating in activities based on their program focus. During the week, unitscome together at special times to participate in all-camp events. At the end ofeach day, the campers gather at “Circle” to sing songs, share stories and memoriesof the day, and look ahead to the next day’s adventures. Every Friday afternoon,the entire camp puts on a special show for parents and friends. Each week, aspecial guest visitor also gives an entertaining and educational presentation. FromSouth American music or dance to African porcupines and exotic rainforest animals,campers delight in the fun of these weekly special visits that serve to enhance theenvironmental and cultural themes of Camp Metro.A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMPCampers bring their own sack lunch each day. Drinking water is always availableand basic snacks are provided in the afternoon.7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.9 a.m.Noon1 p.m.4:15 p.m.4:30 p.m.5 p.m.Morning Metro program (requires sign up on registration form andadditional fee)Flexible program while campers in main program arriveActivities related to the individual unit programs or session themesLunch and quiet timeContinued unit activities and/or special all-camp eventsClosing circleFlexible program while campers in main program departCamp Metro main program endsEvening Metro program (requires sign up on registration form and additional fee)6 p.m.Evening Metro program ends21

camp metroMORNING & EVENING METRO PROGRAMPre- and post-camp programs are available for an additional fee of $25/week/program. Morning Metro is offered from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Evening Metro is offeredfrom 5-6 p.m. Campers may be dropped off or picked up anytime during theseprograms. Fees will not be prorated for days not used. During these programs,a variety of general activities will be offered under the guidance of camp staffmembers. To provide adequate staffing, campers must be registered for theseprograms prior to the start of their session. Sign up for the Morning and EveningMetro programs on the registration form.CAMP METRO SUMMER SESSIONSWEEK/SESSIONNOTE: Camp Metro will be closed the week of July 4OPEN HOUSECome see the site and meet staff on Saturday, June 22, from 1-3 p.m.TRANSPORTATIONLIMITED van transportation from designated locations in the South Bay is availablefor Camp Metro. Pre-registration is required and seats are assigned on a first-come,first-served basis. A fee of $50 per session is required for this transportation service.(NOTE: This fee is non-refundable once the camp session begins and will not beprorated for any days not used.) Sign up for transportation on the registrationform. Additional information along with maps and a time schedule will be includedin the camp confirmation packet.Pick-up/Drop-off Locations:DATES1 June 24 – June 282 July 8 – July 123 July 15 – July 194 July 22 – July 265 July 29 – August 2Mountain View -Near Hwy. 85 and El Camino RealCampbell - Saratoga Avenue and Hwy. 280Almaden - Near junction of Hwy. 85 and Hwy. 87fremont - Near Auto Mall Parkway and Hwy. 880Note: Grade means level entering in the Fall.SUMMER FUN PROGRAMSPixie PowerGrades K – 3 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $225Anything is possible with a little pixie dust and girl power! Step into an enchantingworld of make-believe when you dress up in costumes, act out fairytales, have funwith face paint, and design your own pixie identity. Build pixie houses in theCamp Metro gardens and show off your pixie power at a delightful tea party withall your new friends. All it takes is a little imagination and anything could happen.Go pixies!The Great Teddy Bear AdventureGrades K – 3 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $240Are you ready for a little adventure? A new, fuzzy friend awaits your arrival atcamp to start the fun. Make your own teddy bear then team up with your newfriends, and of course your bear, and have fun solving clues that will lead you ona new adventure everyday. Maybe your clues will take you to the art pavilion forsome creative crafts, or to the stage to learn the “Teddy Bear Tango” or even tothe nature room to find out about real bears. There’s even a special Teddy Bearpicnic waiting for you!Dance Around the WorldGrades K – 3 Sessions 2, 4 Fee $225Here we go! Explore different types of music and dance from around the world.From salsa to hip hop to country and beyond, you’ll have fun movin’ and groovin’Metro style. Try new dances that tell stories, make masks and props to use, anddance to the beats of music from many cultures. Learn new dance moves and evenmake up your own then put on a dance party with all your camp friends.my secret gardenGrades 1 – 3 Session 4 Fee $240Explore the wonderful world of gardening! Get your hands dirty when you dig inthe gardens at camp and discover why worms are so important. Create a mosaicflower pot, paint a garden gnome, get inspired with pressed flowers, and plant yourown edible garden. Visit a local community garden to discover the secrets of bugs,composting and what makes flowers bloom, then host a garden party back at campto share what you learned!Gadgets, Gizmos, and Goo!Grades 1 – 3 Session 3 Fee $240How can you turn everyday items into amazing gadgets, gizmos, and goo? Discoverhow to grow crystals and make rock candy and crystal egg geodes, explore thefun of kitchen science and create some goopy gak, or capture the energy in theair and make a hovercraft hover! Turn your days inside out with crazy discoverieswhile you enjoy all the fun of Camp Metro with new friends.Animal PlanetGrades 2 – 4 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $250What’s your favorite animal? Find out how different animals live and play, have funin art and make wild animal masks and amazing critter collages. Get wild aboutwildlife and learn how we can share our world with animals on a special visit toa wildlife center. Meet some furry new friends from SaveABunny, learn about caringfor pets, and take a trip behind-the-scenes at a local zoo. It’s an incredible animaladventure you don’t want to miss!Summer BlastGrades 3 – 5 Sessions 2, 4, 5 Fee $225Summer fun at its best, and it’s all here waiting for YOU! Get creative with artsand crafts, play games with new friends, hang out in a clubhouse you design, learnsome cool dance moves, and even try using the sun to cook an afternoon snack.Make a splash and have a blast when you go swimming two times at a localcommunity pool too. It’s a new adventure every day!ice dancersGrades 1 – 3 Sessions 1, 3 Fee $285Grades 4 – 6 Session 4 Fee $285Cool off during those hot summer days when you take ice skating lessons atthe Sharks Ice Arena. This program includes lessons and free skate time. Brushup on the basics and try out new techniques, skate to music, and play gameson the ice too! Warm up back at camp when you create fun dance moves andplan a flashmob. Enjoy crafts, games, and summer fun with new friends too.22 2013 summer adV entures for girL s

InSPArationGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 3, 5 Fee $245Let out your inner girl power while pampering yourself at camp! Express yourselfwith a new hairstyle and develop your own line of homemade facial and sugarscrubs. Create lip gloss and lotion from ecologically-friendly ingredients. Show yourown unique style as you accessorize with jewelry that you design. Refresh yourselfthis week at Spa Metro!PaperpaloozaGrades 4 – 6 Session 1 Fee $245You can fold it, cut it, roll it, and shape it – but what else can you do withpaper? Grab your new friends and find out how to turn an ordinary piece of paperinto something cool and unique. Repurpose used paper items into new artisticmasterpieces and have fun in the colorful world of scrapbooking. Create a uniqueway to store keepsakes, and even make your own paper!Mona LisaGrades 4 – 6 Session 3 Fee $255Step into the amazing world of art and let your imagination soar! From paintsand clay to paper, dyes, textiles, and more, blend different types of art mediumswith your own creativity and ideas and see works of art unfold. Experiment withdifferent textures, colors, and techniques. Enjoy a special art class at the San JoseMuseum of Art too. It’s a masterpiece of fun, so express yourself!A Girlz ThingGrades 6 – 9 Session 1 Fee $255Hey girls! This week is all about YOU as you pamper yourself and find your ownstyle. Get inspired with one-of-a-kind hair wraps, beading, and more and createyour own signature accessories. Pamper yourself with natural spa-style treatments,from cucumber masks and soothing foot soaks to homemade aromatherapy bathsalts you make. Energize your mornings with yoga and refresh yourself in theafternoons with delicious organic smoothies and snacks. Be Fabulous!Hangin’ Out!Grades 6 – 12 Sessions 2, 5 Fee $315Hang on for a great summer adventure when you grab the ropes and scale thewalls with rock climbing and high ropes course fun. Learn the basics of climbingand belaying from experts at a local climbing gym. Practice bouldering skills,rappelling, and team challenges, and hang out with new friends too. Then climbto the treetops and experience the fun of the High Adventure ropes course at CampBothin in Marin. Scale the triple stack 60’ in the trees or crawl through the giantcargo net, and soar through the air on the zip line. Awesome!On the Road AgainGrades 6 – 12 Session 3 Fee $295Hit the road each day for a new adventure! With your camp friends along for theride, you’ll plan daily excursions to interesting spots around the Bay Area. Maybeyou’ll visit a glass fusion studio, drive a go-cart or have a day of fun at the beach.There’s even a Metro-style car rally waiting for you. See where the road takes youwhen your group chooses some of your own adventures too. Don’t stay home thissummer … hit the road with Camp Metro!Secret SpottersGrades 6 – 12 Sessions 1, 4 Fee $295Set out on daily back roads adventures to discover wacky and hidden spots aroundthe Bay. From the Pez museum and a fortune cookie factory to one of the world’slargest collections of coin operated arcade machines and more – you never knowwhat you’ll find! With Camp Metro cameras in hand, snap photos of you andyour friends at these crazy places then share your adventure through innovativestorytelling when you create a unique postcard journal. Say cheese!COOKING PROGRAMSCookie CuttersGrades K – 3 Sessions 1, 5 Fee $255Its incredible, edible fun just for you! Try your hand at no-bake cooking andexperiment with colors, shapes, patterns, and textures to make fun and tasty treatsthat tickle your taste buds. Get creative and decorate your own apron and recipebook and plan a party to share your delicious creations.Get Cookin’Grades 4 – 6 Session 1 Fee $265The kitchen is yours so let’s get cooking! Grab your pots, whisks, and measuringcups and have fun learning the art of cooking and planning great meals. Createmouthwatering appetizers, savory entrees, and unravel the mystery of umami—thefifth taste. Go behind the scenes at a local market to learn about fresh ingredientsand preparing delicious dishes. Create a recipe book to share your creations withfriends and family.Sweet InspirationsGrades 4 – 6 Sessions 2, 4 Fee $265Sugar, spice, and everything nice! Make delicious pies, fabulous fondue, creamydreamy custards, and even sidewalk ice cream. Create your own signature cookieand take a trip to a local bakery for a behind-the-scenes tour. Try the fine art ofcandy making, and design some sweet treats for you and your friends!Icing on the CakeGrades 6 – 9 Sessions 3, 5 Fee $265Cakes, cakes, and cupcakes, too! Be a pastry chef as you discover the art ofcake decorating. Work with fondant, butter creams, and icings. Create uniquecombinations of cakes, fillings, colors, and textures. Learn piping techniques thenget inspired with your decorating team and create a designer cake to enter into thesixth annual Camp Metro cake decorating contest!International KitchenGrades 6 – 12 Session 2 Fee $265Cook your way around the world in this culinary adventure! Broaden your palletas you discover international flavors and create culinary delights from a differentcontinent each day. Roll sushi, learn techniques of French creperie, make filledpapusas or maybe spice up the day with curried dishes. It’s a world of deliciouspossibilities waiting for you! For a fun twist, learn about themed party planningtoo.Ultimate ChefsGrades 6 – 12 Session 4 Fee $265The ultimate kitchen experience – are you ready for the challenge? Each day, youand your team of chefs will face mystery ingredients and unusual recipes. Use yourcooking skills – and learn some new ones – to work together to create deliciousappetizers and savory entrees using different cooking methods. With teamwork,creativity, and a kitchen stocked with supplies, can you create the ultimate dish?23

Family campgirL sCout Camp is notjust for girLs!nOw fAMilies CAn enJOY All thefun And eXCiteMent Of suMMeRCAMP in One Of these sPeCiAlPARtneR PROGRAMs. MAKe GiRlsCOut CAMP YOuR neXt fAMilYVACAtiOn!For more information, including program details and toregister, visit the Family Camp section at camprocks.orgor contact happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org,1-408-287-4170, ext. 2091OR 800-447-4475, ext. 2091.TRANSPORTATIONTransportation is not provided for family programs.Special Program Notes: For all family camp programs, archeryand high ropes or climbing activities are allowed for childrenentering 4th grade or higher. Other restrictions may apply.Please contact happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org withquestions.GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!Grades 1 – 12 July 25 – 28 Fee $160/personGrades 1 – 12 July 28 – 31 Fee $160/personGrades 1 – 12 August 1 – 4 Fee $160/personHey girls! Bring your mom, sister, aunt, or other special female adultand come to Bothin for a weekend of summer fun. Enjoy activitiesled by camp staff while spending quality time together when Bothintransforms into a special retreat just for you! Choose your favorite campactivities and enjoy all that Bothin has to offer. Swimming, dancing, artsand crafts, campfires, hiking, outdoor cooking, the ropes course, archery,and special themed events are waiting for you. And don’t forget thespecial Wishing Tree Ceremony at the end of the weekend. It’s a camptradition you won’t want to miss! Adults must be at least 18 years old.One adult may accompany up to two girls.SUGAR PINE ROUND-UP FAMILY CAMPJuly 30 – Aug. 4Flexible reservation dates. Minimum stay is two nights.Fee $64/person for camp housing.*Fee $54/person for own tent/tent camper.**Children 4 and under are free.Howdy Partners! Time to saddle up and hit the old west for an amazingwestern style family adventure in the Sierra Foothills. Join the fun when SugarPine becomes your very own family dude ranch! Come for a few days or spendthe whole week.Enjoy a variety of camp activities such as horseback riding, the AdventureTower, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, horseshoes, gold panning, day hikes,games in the Great Hall, or just relax at pool side. Each day holds a specialevent for families, from our barn-raising hoedown and camp-wide talent night tothe annual County Fair Extravaganza!Use Sugar Pine as a base camp for your own family day excursions aroundCalaveras County. Add some adventure with a trip to Moaning Caverns toexperience a 1,500’ dual zip line, enjoy an afternoon of kayaking at beautifulLake Alpine, or have fun on a visit to a nearby Old Western Mining town.(Additional fees may apply.) Enjoy special excursions led by camp staff too. Andof course, end the day with songs around the campfire, s’mores, and good timeswith friends and loved ones. It’s fun for the whole family. Yee Haw!DEER LAKE FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMPAug. 30 – Sept. 2 Fee $150/person**Children 4 and under are free.High adventure for the whole family! Come to Deer Lake for a weekend andexperience all the fun and excitement of this amazing Alpine hideaway. Swimin the lake, play in the funyaks, or try stand-up paddle boarding. Scale theclimbing wall or fly through the trees on the zip line. From arts and crafts,archery, and day hikes to campfire sing-a-longs under amazing starry skies,there’s something here for every member of the family. Try an activity led bycamp staff or just spend time on your own. Special all-camp events will beoffered throughout the weekend too. Make it a family adventure weekend andend your summer together!24

Volunteer run campsCAMP REGISTRATIONEach Volunteer Run Camp manages its own registration process. Refer to theVolunteer Run Camp Section at camprocks.org for contact information to obtainregistration details. For further assistance, emailcommunitycamps@girlscoutsnorcal.org. Note: Girl Scout camps are open toevery girl without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, genderidentity, or ability.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEFinancial assistance to help cover the camp fees (maximum of 80%) is available forgirls who live within the Girl Scouts of Northern California Council area. To apply forfinancial assistance, refer to the instructions on page 28. For questions about financialassistance, contact okerkula@girlscoutsnorcal.org or call 800-447-4475, ext. 6012.CAMP STAFF VOLUNTEERSVolunteer Run Camps are all staffed by screened and trained volunteers. Parentscan often attend with their daughter in exchange for helping in different areasof the camp operation. Each camp handles volunteer registration differently. Toobtain information about volunteering, contact the camps directly.HEALTH AND SAFETYAll camps must meet established standards for health and safety, site, program,and personnel, which are set by Girl Scouts of the USA. Resident camps mustmeet additional state and local government standards. A qualified HealthSupervisor is on site at all camps. Parents will be notified in the event of anemergency.VOLUNTEER RUN DAY CAMPSA wide variety of community-based day camps are available throughoutNorthern California. For a geographic listing of all Volunteer Run DayCamps and contact information for registration and/or information onvolunteering, visit the Volunteer Run Camp section at camprocks.org oremail communitycamps@girlscoutsnorcal.org.“We love Girl Scout camp!!! My daughterlooks forward to it every year. She lovesmaking new friends & also seeing familiarfaces- people she only sees in the summer.She RAVES about all the activities and thecounselors.” - parentVolunteer Run Camps are day andresident camps planned and run by Girlscout volunteers and held throughoutnorthern California. these fun, enriching,local camps allow girls to extend theirGirl scout experience into the summermonths and often offer leadershipopportunities for older girls.VOLUNTEER RUN RESIDENT CAMPSbutano Creek, PescaderoKnown for: A coastal camp experience with traditional camping,beach and ocean aquatic programs, coastal backpacking.Website: campbutanocreek.orgSession 1 July 13 – July 20Session 2 July 27 – Aug. 3Session 3 Aug. 10 – Aug. 17Konocti, navaroKnown for: Traditional camp experience in Mendocino CountyWebsite: kampkonocti.orgSession 1 July 21 – July 27Tall Trees, HumboldtKnown for: Traditional camp experience in the redwood trees ofRedwood National ParkWebsite: redwoodgirlscouts.org/campDates: Please see website.two sentinels, KirkwoodKnown for: A traditional camp program, lake activities, and beginning toadvanced backpacking in the High Sierra Nevada Mountains.Website: twosentinels.orgSession 1 July 14 – July 21Session 2 July 24 – July 31Session 3 Aug 3 – Aug 1025

egistration inFormationfOR bOthin, deeR lAKe,sKYlARK RAnCh, suGAR Pine,And CAMP MetROContact happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org orthe Council Camp Registrars at 1-408-287-4170,ext. 2091 OR 800-447-4475, ext. 2091 with anyquestions about the camps or the registrationprocess.tiPs fOR ReGisteRinG fOR CAMP• Register on the opening date, Feb. 1, to have thebest chance of getting your first choice.• Go Green and Online! – Online registrations areprocessed faster than paper or FAX. Online paymentswill only be processed if the camper is placed in aprogram. Paper and FAX payments will be processedwhen received in the office, regardless of placementstatus.• Only register via one method (online OR mail ORpaper/FAX). Registering by multiple methods does notgive you a better chance of getting into a programand will result in multiple non-refundable depositpayments.• Do not sign up for multiple camp programs duringthe same session time in more than one camp.Deposits are not refundable once a camp registrationhas been confirmed.• Be sure to read the refund information carefully.• If registering by paper, remember to SIGN theregistration form in all required places AND use blueor black ink.WHEN TO REGISTERRegistration officially opens Feb. 1 at 12:01 a.m. Online registrations willbe accepted at that time on a first-come, first-served basis. Paper andfax registrations may be submitted prior to Feb. 1; however, placementwill not occur until Feb. 1 during regular business hours. When moreregistrations have been received on Feb. 1 than space available, camperswill be placed on a wait list for their first choice and confirmed in analternate choice if listed and space is available. Registrations received afterFeb. 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.HOW TO REGISTERThere are two ways to register for camp:A. Online at camprocks.org – this optionrequires a credit card authorization and atleast a $100 deposit for each girl only sessionand/or a $50 deposit/person for family Campprograms.• On the website, refer to the “Register for Camp” section. Follow the linkto register online.• If space is available in the program, your credit card/debit card paymentwill be processed immediately and you will be confirmed in the program.• If space is not available, you may choose to be placed on a waitlist andthen try registering for another program. Your credit card/debit card willnot be charged if you elect to be placed on a waitlist. If space becomesavailable, an email notification will be sent.Note: Online registration uses enhanced security features for secure transactions. Ourservice provider is Security Metrics Certified, meeting the Payment Card Industrysecurity standards (PCI).B. By mail, FAX or submit in person – send thecompleted registration form(s) and at leastthe required deposit of $100 for each girl onlysession and/or $50 deposit/person for familyCamp programs to:Girl Scouts of Northern California1310 South Bascom AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128Attn: Camp RegistrationFAX: 1-408-287-8025important – Do not include your credit card number when faxing aregistration form. We will contact you by telephone to request your credit cardinformation. Your registration will not be entered until your credit card informationhas been received and is processed. Placement is not guaranteed. A full refund willbe given if a camper is not confirmed in any program.26PLEASE NOTE• Telephone and email registrations are not accepted.• The camp registration forms in this brochure allow you to register forup to two sessions of camp per form. To sign up for multiple camp sessionsonline, follow the instructions in the camp registration section on the website.

PLEASE NOTE (cont...)• To register two campers for the same program, they must both meet theage requirements for that program. List them as Camper Buddies on eachother’s online or paper registration form. For paper or FAX registrations,submit them together or mail them in the same envelope. Placement witha buddy is not guaranteed. A maximum of two names together will beaccepted.• An additional, non-refundable $12 registration fee will apply for all girlswho are not currently Girl Scouts.• An additional $50 fee will apply for all girls living outside the GirlScouts of Northern California jurisdiction. This fee covers a portion of theindirect costs relating to camp operations, which are subsidized by theCouncil.• Family camp programs require a non-refundable $50/person deposit attime of registration.• A current health exam (within 12 months of camp) by a LicensedPhysician, Physicians Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner acting under thesupervision of a Licensed Physician is required for attendance at residentcamp.DEPOSITSThe deposit will not be refunded after camp registration is confirmed.Nonrefundable deposits are not transferable to another program orcamper. For questions on this policy, contact the Council RegistrationDepartment.CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATIONCamp registrations are considered confirmed once they are placed in theGirl Scout computer system regardless of whether a confirmation noticehas been received. A camper information packet with important pre-campdetails will be sent approximately three weeks after the camp registrationhas been confirmed and no sooner than Feb. 15. If no email address isprovided, the information packet will be mailed. Health forms will besent to campers with the camp packet and must be signed by one ofthe medical professionals above, and brought with you on camp check-inday. Confirmation materials can also be found on the Parents Corner ofthe CampRocks.org section of the website. A user name and passwordis required to access documents and will be sent via an electronicconfirmation email.PAYMENT OF FEESThe balance of the camp fee is due three weeks before the opening dayof the confirmed camp session. The total camp fee may be paid at anytime prior, including at the time of registration. Online payments may bemade by credit card or debit card only. Payments may also be made bymail or in person by check, money order, credit card, or debit card, orGSNorCal Cookie/Fall Sales Rewards card. A $35 service charge will bemade on all returned checks. NOTE: A camper will be cancelled from aprogram if payment is not received by the three week due date. If yourregistration is cancelled, you will be sent a notification and all fees paidup to that point are non-refundable.CANCELLATIONSTo cancel a registration or a waitlist spot, send an email or writtennotification to happycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org or 1-408-287-8025. Toreceive a refund of the registration fees paid less the deposit, a notice ofcancellation must be received three weeks prior to the first day of thecamp session for which the cancellation is being made.REFUND POLICYFull refund: If your selected camp session(s) is full and no alternative canbe found or if the financial aid amount requested is not fully granted, thetotal amount paid will be refunded.Partial refund: The balance of the camp fee, less deposit, will be refundedonly if:• Family plans change and the camper can no longer attend. In this case,written notification must be received three weeks before the opening dateof the confirmed camp session;• The camper does not attend due to illness or injury. A letter from aphysician must accompany the refund request;• The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury occurringat camp. Refunds are prorated in such cases and will not be made if thecamper attends more than half of the camp session and will be madeonly at the written request of the parent/guardian.No refunds will be made if the camper doesnot attend her camp session or leaves early forany other reason, even if her space is filled byanother participant. Make refund requests inwriting no later than Aug. 31, 2013 to the Girlscouts of northern California.VOLUNTEER RUN COMMUNITYCAMP REGISTRATIONEach Volunteer Run camp manages its own registrationprocess. Refer to the Volunteer Run camp section atCampRocks.org/other_camps.html for contact informationto obtain registration details. For further assistance,email: communitycamps@girlscoutsnorcal.org.girL s C outs of northern C a L ifornia27

more registration inFormationFALL + COOKIE REWARDS = CAMP!Girls can earn Fall Sale Rewards or Cookie Rewards to pay for all orpart of their camp registration through the Girl Scouts of NorthernCalifornia Product Sale programs. Reference the Fall Sale and Cookie Saleorder cards for the details and have your Girl Scout talk with her troopregarding their girl and troop rewards plan choice. The girl and trooprewards plan choice is a decision made by the girls for the entire troop.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INSTRUCTIONSAny girl who lives within Girl Scouts of Northern California’s jurisdiction iseligible to apply for financial help to attend Girl Scout camps in NorthernCalifornia. Girls who live outside of this Council must contact their localGirl Scout Council for financial aid information. Girls must be registeredGirl Scouts by April 15.DEADLINE: Financial Aid requests must besubmitted no later than May 15.Financial aid decisions are not made until camp placement has beenconfirmed. Families may request financial assistance for one session ofresident camp OR no more than two sessions of day camp. All informationis confidential.To apply for financial aid:• Complete the financial aid and the camp registration forms in thisbrochure or on the website at CampRocks.org. Note: the camp registrationform and financial aid form are two separate forms and are processedseparately.• List the name of camp, program, and fee for which assistance is beingrequested on the financial aid form.• Girls or families must pay at least the deposit for their camp session.Should the financial aid amount requested not be fully granted andapplicant chooses to cancel their registration, a refund of the deposit willbe allowed. In such case, a refund request must be submitted in writingby Aug. 31.• Financial aid is based on need and this must be clearly reflected onthe form. The Council takes into account income level, family size, and adetailed explanation of circumstances when granting financial assistance.• Documentation that verifies income level must be provided with the form(i.e. paycheck stub, tax return, unemployment check receipt, etc.)• Incomplete forms or those missing proof of income will not be reviewed.CAMP ChAMPiOns!Has your daughter benefited from the power of acamp experience? If you believe that going to camp isa valuable way to increase self confidence, leadershipskills, and a sense of accomplishment, please join usin providing the camp experience to girls who cannotafford it. There is a place to make a donation to ourcampership fund while registering online atcamprocks.org or with paper registration form in thisbrochure. You CAN make a huge difference with even asmall donation! Share the power of the camp experience- be a Camp Champion! Gifts are tax-deductible to theextent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor asindividual situations vary.CAMP PARtneR wORK weeKendsspring 2013skylark Ranch/santa Cruz Mountains: March 23sugar Pine/Calaveras County: May 24-27bothin/fairfax: April 20deer lake/truckee: June 28-30Bring the whole family to the mountains for a weekendand partner with us to prepare the resident camps forthe summer camp season. There is no fee, and mealsare provided beginning with Saturday breakfast. Projectsat the camps may include putting up platform tents,opening up and cleaning out buildings from the winter,cleaning bathrooms, clearing trails, clearing brush anddebris, painting, and more. Your much appreciatedwork will be followed by a special Saturday eveningfamily campfire. Housing will be in seasonal sheltersor buildings. More information can be found atGirlScoutsNorCal.org in the Camp and Property section orcontact pmckenney@girlscoutsnorcal.org.“It’s so great for them to be outdoors, meet new people, have counselors from all over theworld and all walks of life. I love the variety Girl Scouts offers - horseback riding, oceansports, mountain camps, rock climbing, cooking - there’s something for everyone. I also feelmy daughter is safe at camp - a very important consideration for us.” - parent28 2013 summer adV entures for girL s

Financial aid FormPara obtener este forma en Espanol llame 800-447-4475, ext. 2901 o de correo electronico ahappycamper@girlscoutsnorcal.org.step 1: read the guideLines on page 28step 2: CompLete the fuLL appLiCation and SUBMIT ITWith proof of inComeGirl’s NameAddressCity County State ZipTelephone DayTelephone EveningBirthdaySchool Grade in FallIs she a registered Girl Scout?q Yes q NoTroop #Juliette (Individually registered Girl Scout)Has she received camp financial assistancefrom Girl Scouts NorCal before?q Yes q NoParent/Guardian 1 NamePhoneEmailOccupation(s)Parent/Guardian 2 NamePhoneEmailOccupation(s)Girl lives with (Circle one):mother only father only both parents other guardianother (please specify):The following information MUST be completed for allapplicants and proof of income MUST be attached.Number of children living at home AgesNumber of adults dependent on family incomeGross monthly incomeAnnual household income level:q Below $18,000 q $42,001 – $48,000q $18,001 – $24,000 q $48,001 – $54,000q $24,001 – $30,000 q $54,001 – $60,000q $30,001 – $36,000 q Over $60,000q $36,001 – $42,000Include verification of income from all sources(pay stub, tax return, proof of assistance, etc.)CampSessionProgramSession DatesI registered online? q Yes q No Registration #Fee for campAmount parent/guardian can payAmount girl can pay (including cookie credit)Amount from other sourcesAmount requested$____________$____________$____________$____________$____________Please indicate any special circumstances that relate to this request (additional pages may be attached):STEP 3: FUNDING RELEASE AND SIGNATUREThe Guardsmen provide funding for a portion of our GSNorCal camperships. In consideration of this campership application for sponsorship by The Guardsmen,I agree to the following conditions: (1) to allow my child to attend camp; (2) to contribute the amount of money specified for my child to attend camp; (3) toallow my child to receive such medical treatment as may be considered necessary; and (4) The Guardsmen shall not be responsible for any disease, injury ordeath to my child while traveling to, from or while attending camp.Parent/Guardian SignatureSTEP 4:MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION ANDALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO:Girl Scouts of Northern California1310 South Bascom AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128Attn: CampershipsDateNOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. CAMP SPACE WILL NOT BE HELD FORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS. Providing your email is the most efficient and cost effective way for usto notify you of the outcome.OFFICIAL USE ONLYB DL SR SP CMDate ReceivedDate ApprovedDate DeniedDate NotifiedAmount Approved $Approval SignaturegirL s C outs of northern C a L ifornia29

camp metro registration FormCamper’s NameAddressCity State ZipPhoneSchoolAge Grade in Sept Birth dateCamper’s EmailRegistered GS q Yes q No SU#______ Troop#______Camper Buddy(Being placed with a buddy is not guaranteed—both forms must come into theoffice together for the best chance of being placed with a buddy. List one nameonly. Both buddies must sign up for the same program and session.)REGISTRATION 11st Choice Session1st Choice Program2nd Choice Session2nd choice Programq Morning Metro AND/OR q Evening Metro(7:30 am – 8:30 am $25) (5 – 6 p.m. $25)Parent 1 NameParent 1 Phone H( ) W( )Parent’s EmailParent 2 NameParent 2 Phone H( ) W( )Parent’s Cell Phone ( )Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact PhoneRelationship to camperREGISTRATION 21st Choice Session1st Choice Program2nd Choice Session2nd choice Programq Morning Metro AND/OR q Evening Metro(7:30 am – 8:30 am $25) (5 – 6 p.m. $25)TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATIONI understand that a $50 fee will be charged for this transportation service and that this fee is non-refundable once the camp session has started and will not be prorated forany days not used. I understand that space is limited for all locations and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis per session. Notification of transportation status will besent in the confirmation packet. Transportation is not available in conjunction with Morning Metro or Evening Metro.Transportation registration (select one): Mountain View Almaden Campbell FremontParent Initial here _______ if you do NOT want your camp registration processed unless transportation is available for your daughter. If transportation is NOTavailable your registration and deposit will be returned to you and your daughter will NOT be registered for the session or program indicated.PAYMENT REGISTRATION 1 REGISTRATION 2 TOTALTotal Camp Fees $________ $________ $_______Non-Girl Scout fee (one-time) $________ $_______Out of Council fee $________ $________ $_______Financial Aid Requested $________ $________ $_______Total Deposit Enclosed $________ $________ $_______As legal guardian of this child, I give permission for her to attend camp and participate in allactivities unless stated, for her to be transported out of camp during the camp session for programsand other purposes, and for emergency treatment to be given to her in case of injury or illness. Iagree to cooperate with all regulations and procedures. I understand that the $100 deposit is notrefundable after registration has been confirmed. I understand that if my daughter is not a registeredGirl Scout there is an additional $12 fee; I understand that by participating in any camp, my daughterwill become a member of the Girl Scouts.Check one:Images of my daughter may ___ may not___ be used in Girl Scout Public Relations.Exceptions to participation:PAYMENT METHODAmount Enclosed(A minimum $100 deposit is required for each session)q Cash q Check/MO q VISA q MC q AMEX q DISCq Cookie/Fall Sale Rewards #________________________________q Charge the deposit only to my credit cardq When accepted into a camp program charge the entire amount due.Camp Champion donation amount: _______ (Details on page 28.)Account #Exp. dateDo not include your credit card # if Faxing this formI understand that the $100 deposit is non-refundable if confirmed and that thebalance is non-refundable within three weeks of the confirmed camp session.Signature of CardholderPrint Cardholder’s nameParent/Guardian Signature (REQUIRED)Where did you hear about our camps?Date

esident camp registrationCamper’s NameAddressCity State ZipPhoneSchoolAge Grade in Sept Birth dateCamper’s EmailRegistered GS q Yes q No SU#______ Troop#______Camper Buddy(Being placed with a buddy is not guaranteed—both forms must come into theoffice together for the best chance of being placed with a buddy. List one nameonly. Both buddies must sign up for the same program and session.)Parent 1 NameParent 1 Phone H( ) W( )Parent’s EmailParent 2 NameParent 2 Phone H( ) W( )Parent’s Cell Phone ( )Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact PhoneRelationship to camperParent’s contact information during camp if differentREGISTRATION 11st Camp ChoiceSession2nd Camp ChoiceSession3rd Camp ChoiceSessionProgramProgramProgramREGISTRATION 21st Camp ChoiceSession2nd Camp ChoiceSession3rd Camp ChoiceSessionProgramProgramProgramTRANSPORTATIONPlease choose a preferred location. Note: this may change depending on thecamp in which your registration is confirmed.Deer Lake: q Oakland q Concord q FairfieldSkylark Ranch q San Jose q Santa CruzSugar Pine q Oakland q PleasantonAs legal guardian of this child, I give permission for her to attend camp and participate inall activities unless stated, for her to be transported out of camp during the camp sessionfor programs and other purposes, and for emergency treatment to be given to her in caseof injury or illness. I agree to cooperate with all regulations and procedures. I understandthat the $100 deposit for girl only sessions or the $50 deposit/person for Family Camps, isnot refundable after registration has been confirmed. I understand my daughter must have acurrent physical completed by a Licensed Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse Practitionerunder the supervision of a Licensed Physician. I understand that if my daughter is not aregistered Girl Scout there is an additional $12 fee; I understand that by participating in anycamp my daughter will become a member of the Girl Scouts.Check one:Images of my daughter may ___ may not___ be used in Girl Scout Public Relations.Exceptions to participation:PAYMENT REGISTRATION 1 REGISTRATION 2 TOTALTotal Camp Fees$________ $________ $_______Non-Girl Scout fee (one-time) $________$_______Out of Council fee $________ $________ $_______Financial Aid Requested $________ $________ $_______Total Deposit Enclosed $________ $________ $_______PAYMENT METHODAmount Enclosed(A minimum $100 deposit is required for each session)q Cash q Check/MO q VISA q MC q AMEX q DISCq Cookie/Fall Sale Rewards #________________________________q Charge the deposit only to my credit cardq When accepted into a camp program charge the entire amount due.Camp Champion donation amount: _______ (Details on page 28.)Account #Exp. dateDo not include your credit card # if Faxing this formI understand that the $100 deposit is non-refundable if confirmed and that thebalance is non-refundable within three weeks of the confirmed camp session.Signature of CardholderPrint Cardholder’s nameParent/Guardian Signature (REQUIRED)Where did you hear about our camps?Date