Resident Camp Guide 2012 - Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council

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Lazy Days
No school means lazy days of hanging NEW!
out with friends, sleeping in, and staying
up for those late night snacks and
girl talk. Enjoy a late night swim, a kitchen raid,
midnight disco and more! Work on the secret
society Polar Bear Patch and the Night Owl Skill
Building Badge.
Robotics
Did you enjoy the movie Wall-E? Ever dream of
owning your own robot? Join us for a week of
electric fun where you’ll build your own robot and
discover the science behind moving machines,
gears and motors! Also, test your hand on the
LEGO mindstorm robots!
Project Runway
Make it work! Join your friends as you NEW!
learn the basics for making some of the
hottest fashion accessories and jewelry.
Girls will also be given the opportunity to create
their own look for a final day fashion show- sewing
machines, fabric and fun provided! Fashionistas
will have a blast working towards their Financial
Literacy Badges and learn how they could turn
their skills into some extra spending money.
Beach Bums
Grab your flip flops and sunscreen - we’re headed
to the beach! Explore different beaches and visit
a local park to take a trip down the water slides!
This session is full of fun in the sun so don’t forget
your shades and sun screen!
Sailing Aides
Do you love to help teach sailing skills to
younger girls? Do you have at least a Mate
rating? Spend the week at the dock working as a
sailing aide! Girls will earn leadership and service
hours. Please contact Liz Henri- LHenri@sjgs.org
for an application to enroll in this session.
Register online at www.gssjc.org/residentcamp. 12
Seafarers (2 week session)
Seafarers, sail to your heart’s content
at Camp Casa Mare! Sail out to enjoy a
picnic lunch, then take a break from camp and sail
to Galveston to visit Moody Gardens and the Strand
before returning to camp to continue the tradition of
the Seafarers banner! (Girls must have a minimum
of a Sunfish Mate rating. A copy of your rating must
be sent with registration. Placement will be pending
until copies of the certifications are received.)
Red Cross Basic Sailing (2 week session)
Do you dream of sailing off into the sunset?
Sailing can be exciting, invigorating, relaxing
and challenging! Get started by completing
the Red Cross Basic Sailing course at Camp
Casa Mare! Learn how to rig a sailboat, forecast the
weather and sail safely on the open water. That's right
- you can learn to sail this summer! (Girls must submit
a copy of their Red Cross Level Four Swim Card and
Safe Boating Test Card. Placement will be pending
until copies of the certifications are received. Note:
To earn the Red Cross Basic Sailing certification, girls
must successfully complete both the written exam
and water requirements.)
SCUBA
Discover a whole new world under the sea, filled
with new colors, shapes, textures and creatures.
Become a certified SCUBA diver and escape to a
peaceful place to renew your energy and excite your
senses. This course will give girls an internationally
recognized open water SCUBA certification upon
completion of the required skills. Study diving physics,
physiology, medicine, environment and safety. Train
in the classroom, pool, and an off site open-water
environment. All gear is included. (Girls must have a
Red Cross Level V Swim card. Girls must pass both a
written and skills test to receive certification. Parents
must fill out a separate liability form, included in the
confirmation packet. Unfortunately, girls with tubes in
their ears or asthma are not eligible for this course.)
Sunfish Mate (2 week session)
Are you ready for more sailing? Master
sailing solo and work towards your Sunfish
Mate and Sailing Fundamentals ratings.
When you're not on the water, take some
time to enjoy other traditional camp activities. To
complete the sailing certifications, girls must earn
the required service hours. Certifications will be
held with the sailing program until service hours are
completed. (Must have Red Cross Level IV Swim Card,
Red Cross Basic Sailing or Small Craft Safety Sailing or
GSSJC Seaman rating, and GSSJC Safe Boating Card.
Please submit copies of all certifications with your
registration. Placement will be pending until copies of
the certifications are received.)