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Registration opens March 2 gsnetx.org/camp Bring a friend! New Girl Scouts can register now and attend camp this summer!
Transcript of Registration opens March 2 gsnetx.org/camp · 2020-03-09 · kayaking, paddle boating, playing...
Registration opens March 2gsnetx.org/camp
Bring a friend! New Girl Scouts can register now and attend camp this summer!
*Objects pictured are not to scale
*Designs are subject to change without notice
TAKE ON CAMP 2020IN SYLE!
Camp Pack Youth Small – Adult XLPrice: $29 ($34 if purchased after April 5)
Camp Pack Adult 2X – 3X Price: $31 ($36 if purchased after April 5)
This year’s Camp Pack includes:
★ T-Shirt with Camp 2020 logo
★ Camp Journal
★ Color Click Pen
★ Drawstring Sports Pack
★ Aluminum Tundra Water Bottle
★ GSNETX Carabiner (not pictured)
ORDERS IN BY APRIL 5 WILL GET SELECTED CAMP NAME PRINTED ON SLEEVE!
TO ORDER, VISIT GSNETX.ORG OR CHECK YOUR CAMP REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
SAVE $5 IF YOU
ORDER BY APRIL 5!
UNPLUG AND RECHARGE THIS SUMMER!At Girl Scout summer camps, we give girls a chance to discover more aboutwho they are and what they can become. Try new things, explore the great outdoors, make incredible memories with friends, and so much more in an all-girl safe space where girls are free to learn and have fun.
Our progressive programs help build essential life skills, including:
• Confidence and independence• Conflict resolution and collaborative teamwork• Critical thinking and problem solving• Comfort seeking challenges• Trying again when things get tough
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Price for each camp includes all activities, lodging, and meals. Transportation is available for an additional cost.Camp dates and activities are subject to change.
Residentovernight camps
Camp Rocky Point | Camp Gambill | Camp Bette Perot
We live in a world of screens, smart phones, laptops, TVs and tablets. Get away from it all at camp!
At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas summer camps, we give girls a chance to discover more about who they are and what they can become. The adventure is high and the fun is big. Like, really big! She’ll try new things, explore the great outdoors, make incredible memories with awesome new friends, and so much more in an all-girl safe space where girls are free to learn, risk and have fun.
Our friendly staff will help guide your girl through our progression programs as well as encourage her to take healthy risks and experience new things that help build essential life skills, including:
• Confidence and independence• Conflict resolution and collaborative teamwork• Critical thinking and problem solving• Comfort seeking challenges• Risking, failing and trying again.
She’ll have the time of her life as she plays, builds, experiments and grows.
7:45 am Singing Steps
and Flag Ceremony
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am- 12:00 pm Program Activities
12:00 pm Singing Steps
12:15 pm Lunch followed by “Turtle Time”
2:00- 6:00 pm Program Activities
6:15 pm Singing Steps andFlag Ceremony
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm After Dinner Activities
10:00-10:30 pm Bedtime
a sample day at resident camp
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Can my camper call home?No. Phone access while at camp distractsfrom the camp experience. Do not promise your camper that they may call home. If there is an emergency with your child, a member of the camp staff will contact you. Camp contact information is provided in the parent guide in case you need to contact the camp.
How can I contact my camperwhile she's at camp?You may mail letters to camp, or letters maybe left at check-in for delivery. Pleaselist camper’s first and last name. Pleasefocus your message on the positives ofcamp: friendship, new experiences, newfoods, etc. Please do not send food! You mayalso send “Bunk Notes” through our photoservice Bunk 1.
Can my daughter go to camp witha buddy?Yes, your daughter may request a buddy.Only one buddy may be requested persession. Buddies are requested in CampDoc. Please make sure both buddies are registered for the same camp session before you make your buddy request.
Are food and snacks provided?Most meals are prepared by food servicepersonnel and served family-style inthe dining hall. Snacks are provided atdesignated times. Dietary restrictionsshould be listed in CampDoc and confirmedvia email to [email protected] for Camp Gambill, Rocky Point, and Bette Perot and [email protected] for The STEM Center, two weeks before her session to confirm that we can adequately meet her dietary needs. Please do not send food via mail or delivery service to your camper.
Is my girl ready for residentcamp?Take our quiz to find out! gsnetx.org/ready4camp If your girl has never spent the night awayfrom home, you may want to start her witha Day/Twilight camp session (pg.24). After that, a four-day session might beperfect for her to experience.
Can non-Girl Scouts attend camp?Yes! Our camps are open to all girls, evenif they are not active in a Girl Scout troopduring the school year. Campers will needto register as a Girl Scout member forinsurance purposes prior to registering fora camp session. Contact the Customer Careteam at (972) 349-2403 or [email protected] for more information, or visit gsnetx.org/join.
Is technology allowed at camp?No electronic devices are permitted atcamp. If an electronic device is brought tocamp, it will be kept in the office and returned when the camper is picked up. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, iPods, tablets, laptops, and other portable electronics. The camp, staff members, and Girl Scouts are not liable for the loss of, or damage to, any electronic or technology device brought to camp.
Are girls allowed to have visitors?For the safety of all girls, visitors are notallowed at camp.
Please see full Resident CampFAQs online at gsnetx.org/camp and read the parent guide for more information.
*From 2019 GSNETX Resident Camp Survey
SURVEY SAYS....
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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In other words, when girls participate in Girl Scouts’
Outdoor CompetenceGirls learn to engage safely and responsibly in a range of outdoor activities.
Outdoor InterestGirls develop a love of nature and an interest in the natural world.
and learn from and succeed in them.
Environmental StewardshipGirls come to understand how their behaviors impact the environment and what they can do to protect the natural world.
Since 1912, girls have explored and strengthened their outdoor skills and commitment to environmental stewardship through Girl Scouting. Guided by supportive adults and peers, Girl Scouts discover the wonders of nature, experience the thrill of adventure, and challenge themselves and one another to reach new heights. These experiences hone their outdoor and leadership skills, inspire them to take action to protect the environment, and reinforce friendships to last a lifetime.
Four Ways Girl Scouts Builds Girl Leaders in the Outdoors
Four Ways Girl Scouts Builds Girl Leaders in the Outdoors
Why do these outcomes matter?Confidence lays the foundation for a life of outdoor engagement, and spending time in thetranquility of nature has well-established implications for a person’s social, emotional, cognitive,and physical health and formation of values. For example, studies show that:
• Exposure to greenspaces restores people’s attention and improves cognitive functioning.1• Spending time outdoors reduces people’s cortisol, a stress-inducing hormone,2
and lowers blood pressure.3• Learning new skills in nature increases people’s self-confidence.4• Outdoor recreational experiences in early childhood strongly and positively influencepeople’s environmental attitudes,5 values,6 and behaviors,7 with experiences like hiking andcamping cultivating a sense of responsibility for nature.8
1 Berman, Marc G., Jonides, John, & Kaplan, Stephen (2008). The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature. Psychological Science, 19(12), 1207-12. | 2 Li Q. (2010). Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 15(1), 9-17. | 3 Park, B.J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kasetani, T., Kagawa, T., & Miyazaki, Y. (2010). The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 15(1), 18-26. | 4 Palmberg, I.E. & Kuru, J. (2000). Outdoor activities as a basis for environmental responsibility. The Journal of Environmental Education, 31(4), 432-36. | 5 Kaiser, F.G., Wolfing, S., & Fuhrer, U. (1999). Environmental attitude and ecological behavior. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 19, 1–19. | 6 Bixler, R.D., Floyd, M.F., & Hammitt, W.E. (2002). Environmental socialization: Quantitative tests of the childhood play hypothesis. Environment and Behavior, 34, 795-818. | 7 Poortinga, Wouter & Steg, Linda & Vlek, Charles. (2004). Values, environmental concern, anenvironmental behavior: A study into household energy use. Environment and Behavior, 36, 70-93. | 8 Ewert, A. & Place, G. (2005). Early-life outdoor experiences and an individual’s environmental attitudes. Leisure Sciences, 27, 225–39. | 9 Girl Scout Research Institute (2014). More than s’mores: Successes and surprises in Girl Scouts’ outdoor experiences. New York, NY: Girl Scouts of the USA. | 10 Girl Scout Research Institute (2019). From Girl Scout camp to real-world champ! How Girl Scouting in the great outdoors builds female leaders. New York, NY: Girl Scouts of the USA.
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paris, texas
Register at gsnetx.org/campstarting March 2
√ Entering Grade in Fall 2020 Lodging Key
L: LodgeC: CabinPT: Platform Tent
Camp GAMBILLDoes your girl really need to unplug? The abundant peace and tranquility of Camp Gambill is just the thing for her! This beautiful camp outside of Paris, Texas, features air-conditioned cabins, a tranquil lake, Goosey Golf and, of course, Skippy the Goose. But don’t let the calm atmosphere fool you, Camp Gambill has tons of fun in store, including bubble soccer, laser tag, and kayaking!
CAMP GAMBILL
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
2nd-4th June 14-19 Arts in the Outdoors C $485
4th-6th June 14-19 Super Girls C $485
10th-12th June 14-19 Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) C $485
10th-12th June 14-19 Mariner in Training 1 (MIT 1) C $485
11th-12th June 14-19 Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) C $485
11th-12th June 14-19 Mariner in Training 2 (MIT 2) C $485
2nd-4th June 21-26 Best of Both Worlds C $500
5th-7th June 21-26 Saddle & Paddle C $500
6th-12th June 21-26 Sailing Sensations C $500
7th-12th June 21-July 3 I Love Camp C $895
6th-12th June 28-July 3 Culinary Challenges C $500
4th-6th June 28-July 3 Flashlights & PJs C $485
7th-12th June 28-July 3 Advanced Culinary C $500
2nd-5th July 5-10 Fabulous Friends C $485
6th-9th July 5-10 Traditionally Camp C $485
Camp GAMBILL
As she arrived at Camp Gambill in the summer of 2018, the normal jitters appeared. Would
she know anyone? Would she make a friend? Her eyes brightened as she saw a familiar face."That's when we really bonded,"
said Emily about her long-distance camp friendship with Kylie.The girls' friendship started at
Camp Bette Perot in 2017 and blossomed at Gambill in 2018. Last year, they planned their summer adventure together and have their hearts set on two weeks at Perot this summer."I love the idea of camp
friendships. It makes them value their time together more," said Emily's, mom Nicole.At first, they would go months
without contact, but as they have gotten older, staying in touch has gotten easier. "They now text, call, and use social media to keep in touch constantly!" Kylie's mom, Denise, remarked.Even though they're miles apart,
these Girl Scouts know their friendship is golden."It's good to know I have a really
good friend even when I don't see her every day", Kylie said.
Do you have a camp friendship story? Share it with us @gsnetx or email [email protected]
#friendshipgoals
Is she ready for camp? Are you?
Getting your Girl Scout into the outdoors early and often will lead to great things (see page 5). Because of its small size, Camp Gambill is a perfect first sleep-away experience for new campers. Small cabin groups and overall session size mean more consistent and positive interaction with camp staff and fellow campers. Talk about camp with your Girl Scout. Let her lead the way in choosing what her summer adventure will be. Need some guidance? Check out our Ready for Camp quiz: gsnetx.org/ready4camp
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JUNE 14-19
Arts in the Outdoors | $485Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinGet creative at camp while earning your Brownie Dancer, Painting, and Outdoor Adventurer badges. You’ll meet new camp friends, go swimming and corcling, hike a trail, learn dance moves, and more!
Super Girls | $485Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinBe a SUPER GIRL at camp and discover your strengths while having a ton of fun swimming, kayaking, paddle boating, playing laser tag, and earning the Junior Paddle Boat Design Challenge badge.
CIT 1 (Counselor in Training 1) | $485Entering: 10th-12th | Lodging: CabinDo you wonder what it’s like to be a camp counselor and have great ideas for crafts and games, love working with younger girls, and want to take your leadership journey to the next level? CIT 1 participants attend one week of training at Camp Gambill and sign up for at least one additional week this summer working as a CIT. During the CIT training week, you’ll learn skills needed to be a camp counselor, work with younger girls at camp, and also spend time with new camp friends going swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, aiming for a bull’s-eye at the archery range, and playing laser tag!
CIT 2 (Counselor in Training 2) | $485Entering: 11th-12th | Lodging: Cabin This is the second year of a 2-year leadership ex-perience. You must have previously completed CIT 1 and must register for one week of training. This sessions has 2 parts. See confirmation email for detailed process.
MIT 1 (Mariner in Training 1) | $485Entering: 10th-12th | Lodging: CabinDiscover what it’s like to assist with a water-front program as a MIT. You must be a strong swimmer, love spending time at the lake, and enjoy interacting with younger girls. MIT 1 par-ticipants attend one week of training at Camp Gambill, June 14-19 and sign up for at least one additional week this summer working as a MIT. During the MIT training week, you’ll learn skills needed to be a camp staff member, work with younger girls at camp, and also spend time with new camp friends going swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, aiming for a bull’s-eye at the archery range, and playing laser tag!
MIT 2 (Mariner in Training 2) | $485Entering: 11th-12th | Lodging: CabinThis is the second year of a 2-year leadership ex-perience. You must have previously completed MIT 1 and must register for one week of training. This sessions has 2 parts. See confirmation email for detailed process.
JUNE 21-26
Best of Both Worlds | $500Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinExperience the best of both worlds as you try swimming in a lake, canoeing, archery, and being led on a short horseback ride when Camp Bette Perot horses visit! You’ll also earn three Brownie badges!
Saddle & Paddle | $500Entering: 5th-7th | Lodging: CabinHave fun with new camp friends swimming, kayaking, corcling, paddleboarding, being led on a short horseback ride, learning how to saddle a horse, tie-dying, and more!
Sailing Sensations | $500Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: CabinSail away on a week of fun at Camp Gambill! Prerequisites: Girls must be strong swimmers who feel comfortable in the water and can swim at least 100 yards and tread water for two minutes. Girls who are not able to demonstrate these skills will not be permitted to sail and will participate in other activities during sailing time.
JUNE 21-JULY 3
I Love Camp | $895Entering: 7th-12th | Lodging: CabinIf you love all things about camp−swimming, kayaking, archery, paddleboarding, cooking over a campfire, making friendship bracelets, and getting creative while tie-dying−you don’t want to miss this session! This session is for mature campers.
JUNE 28-JULY 3
Culinary Challenges | $500Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: CabinThis session is all about creating dishes, enjoying the time spent in the kitchen with friends, and expanding your skills while working in teams on a series of culinary challenges.
Advanced Culinary | $500Entering: 7th-12th | Lodging: CabinIn this advanced session, you’ll make scrump-tious recipes while trying new techniques, perfecting skills previously learned, and having lots of fun!
Flashlights & PJs | $485Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinDiscover the fun of camp at night while stargazing, taking a night hike, having a karaoke party, playing laser tag, and singing around the campfire! Swim and enjoy other awesome activities during the day.
JULY 5-10
Fabulous Friends | $485Entering: 2nd-5th | Lodging: CabinAre you ready to make fabulous friends at camp this summer? Go swimming in the lake, aim for a bull’s-eye on the archery range, try canoeing, tie-dye a shirt, and earn two Brownie badges.
Traditionally Camp | $485Entering: 6th-9th | Lodging: CabinDo you love the traditions of Camp? You will help teach and lead the traditions of camp such as opening night activities, singing trees, and camp games and expand your knowledge of Girl Scout traditions as you learn new songs while still hav-ing time to enjoy your favorite camp activities at the waterfront and on land.
Full session descriptions available online at gsnetx.org/camp
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Looking for summer adventure? We’ve got it! Camp Rocky Point is a vintage camp with traditional platform tents, air-conditioned shelters, a charming boat-themed fire circle, and activities in the sparkling water of beautiful Lake Texoma. With archery, an obstacle course, axe throwing, logrolling, and a variety of water sports, Camp Rocky Point is the perfect camp for adventure!
denison, texas
CAMP ROCKY POINT
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
2nd-4th July 12-17 International Adventures PT $465
4th-6th July 12-17 Baubles & Bling PT $495
5th-8th July 12-17 It’s All Greek PT $465
8th-12th July 12-24 Switcheroo PT $995
2nd-4th July 19-24 Brownie Bakers PT $495
5th-8th July 19-24 Delightful Desserts PT $495
6th-12th July 19-24 Make It My Way PT $495
8th-12th July 19-24 Challenge Yourself PT $495
2nd-4th July 26-29 Imagination Station PT $360
4th-6th July 26-29 Shhh! It’s Top Secret PT $360
6th-8th July 26-29 Rocky’s Relaxing Retreat PT $360
8th-12th July 26-29 Teambuilding Teens PT $360
Register at gsnetx.org/campstarting March 2nd
√ Entering Grade in Fall 2020 Lodging Key
L: LodgeC: CabinPT: Platform Tent
Camp Rocky PointCamp Rocky Point
How much impact can one week of summer camp have on a girl’s sense of self? Ask
GSNETX Cadette Amiya Herbert. Amiya had a tendency to be withdrawn and shy, refraining from activities that focused attention on her. Yet, she had long desired to attend a Girl Scout camp.Her wish came true last summer
when she was selected for a summer camp experience funded in part through a “campership.” Her qualifying criteria for the opportunity included significant engagement in Girl Scout programming and being a candidate for the Silver Award.Finally, her week at Camp Bette
Perot arrived—and Amiya flourished! Recounting challenges she’d overcome, she noted that bunking with girls from surrounding counties encouraged her to step outside her comfort zone and make new friends.To read more about how Amiya’s
campership experience helped her grow in courage, confidence, and character, visit gsnetx/news.
#campership
New this summer: LogRolling!
The centuries-old sport is making a splash across the country at rec centers, college campuses, and now Camp Rocky Point. We’ve installed a state-of-the art Key Log® off the shore of Lake Texoma and are launching this exciting activity this summer. While this sport revolves around falling and getting back up, our log will feature training fins that allow beginners to see early success, resulting in fun on day one! c/o keylogrolling.com
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JULY 12-17
Baubles & Bling | $495Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: Platform TentThink camp is just about making friendship bracelets out of thread? Think again! You’ll get a chance to make a variety of types of jewelry at camp this week as you earn the Junior Jewelers badge and still get to enjoy all the fun camp has to offer like swimming and archery!
International Adventures | $465Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: Platform TentMeeting new people from around the world, discovering a new sport or game, and learning to make a savory snack from another country is only part of the fun you’ll be having as you earn the Brownie Outdoor Adventurer, Fair Play, and Snacks badges this week.
It’s All Greek | $465Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: Platform TentCalling Percy Jackson series fans! Enjoy swimming and kayak races, designing a Greek-style vase, discovering survival skills and how to pitch a tent, conquering the obstacle course, and more!
JULY 12-24
Switcheroo | $995Entering: 8th-12th | Lodging: Platform TentCan’t decide between riding horses and kayaking or sleeping in a platform tent or an air-conditioned cabin? Why not do it all this summer! You’ll start your adventure at Camp Rocky Point swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, aiming for a bull’s-eye at the archery range, learning survival skills including pocket knife safety and how to pitch a tent, discovering backpacking basics, conquering the obstacle course, axe and knife throwing, and competing on the NEW logrolling challenge! Then, you’ll spend the second part of the session in Bette’s Treehouse at Camp Bette Perot where you will enjoy horseback riding, swimming, and even get to climb the rock wall before zooming down the zip line! Cadettes will earn the Archery badge, Seniors will earn the Paddling badge, and Ambassadors will earn the Ultimate Recreation Challenge badge. This session is for mature campers.
JULY 19-24
Brownie Bakers | $495Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: Platform TentCalling all Brownies who want to spend a fantas-tic week at camp learning to bake yummy treats, swimming in a lake, canoeing, and aiming for a bull’s-eye at the archery range! Brownies will earn their Snacks badge this week.
Challenge Yourself | $495Entering: 8th-12th | Lodging: Platform TentChallenge yourself this summer as you expe-rience the sport of knife and axe throwing at Camp Rocky Point and discover the world of conventional and “mountain man” competi-tions as you practice throwing from different distances and have an awesome time playing competition games.
Delightful Desserts | $495Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: Platform TentTake dessert making to the next level at camp this week! Discover new recipes and fun techniques making awesome desserts! You’ll also have fun with archery, tie-dying, swimming and kayaking!
Make It My Way | $495Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: Platform TentDo you like to work with your hands? If so, then this session full of hands-on fun is for you. You will learn how to swing a hammer and then make a name creation using wood and nails. Of course, there will also be time to go swimming, kayaking, and try for a bull’s-eye at both the archery and axe-throwing ranges! Cadettes will earn the Woodworker badge at camp this session.
JULY 26-29
Imagination Station | $360Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: Platform TentLet your imagination run wild at camp this week as you earn your Brownie Inventor, Making Games, and Outdoor Adventurer badges.
Rocky’s Relaxing Retreat | $360Entering: 6th-8th | Lodging: Platform TentImagine a relaxing retreat on the scenic beaches of Lake Texoma! Learn the scoop on relaxation techniques using aromatherapy, create your own lip balm, and paint each other’s nails.
Shhh! It’s Top Secret | $360Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: Platform TentSomething mysterious is going on at Camp Rocky Point. Special training sessions include decoding secret messages, making a whistle paracord bracelet, kayak racing, archery target practice, and more!
Teambuilding Teens | $360Entering: 8th-12th | Lodging: Platform TentCalling all girls who want to be in a leadership position one day! Great leaders often have the support of terrific teams behind them. Explore the world of teambuilding while having fun with new camp friends at the archery and axe range, waterfront, and obstacle course.
Full session descriptions available online at gsnetx.org/camp
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palestine, texasCamp Bette PerotIf your girl loves horses, Camp Bette Perot is calling her name. Always our most popular camp property and sure to sell out, Camp Bette Perot is home to our Equestrian Leadership Center. Interaction with horses is just the beginning of the fun at this vibrant and energetic camp, which also features traditional platform tents, some cabins with air conditioning, archery range, swimming, and high-ropes course.
Register at gsnetx.org/camp starting March 2.
CAMP BETTE PEROT
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
2nd-4th June 14-19 Sample This! C $505
4th-6th June 14-19 Horses! Horses! Horses! C $505
5th-7th June 14-19 Dynamic Horse C $505
5th-7th June 14-19 Zipline Fun! PT $475
6th-12th June 14-19 Totally Treehouse C $505
7th-12th June 14-19 Horses to the Max! L $560
2nd-4th June 21-26 Pony Party C $505
4th-6th June 21-26 Boots & Saddles C $505
4th-6th June 21-26 Hikes, Bikes, and Climbing Fun! PT $475
4th-6th June 21-26 Shooting Stars C $505
6th-9th June 21-26 Treehouse Teens C $505
6th-12th June 21-26 Future Vets L $560
2nd-5th June 28 - July 3 Animal Adventures C $560
4th-6th June 28 - July 3 Bows & Bridles C $505
4th-6th June 28 - July 3 Party! Party! All the time! C $505
6th-8th June 28 - July 3 Ride & Climb PT $475
6th-12th June 28 - July 3 Creature Club C $560
6th-12th June 28 - July 3 Horses Galore L $560
2nd-4th July 5-10 Art's a Blast C $560
6th-12th July 5-10 Camp's a Breeze! C $505
4th-6th July 5-10 Horse Land C $505
4th-6th July 5-10 Junior Chefs C $560
5th-8th July 5-10 Night Adventures PT $475
7th-12th July 5-10 Cowgirl Up! L $595
√ Entering Grade in Fall 2020 Lodging Key
L: LodgeC: CabinPT: Platform Tent
Camp Bette Perot
Top 5 Benefits of Equestrian Activities
1. Improves posture and balance –proper riding posture engages coremuscles, which also helps a riderstay balanced on the horse.
2. Encourages trust – building atrusting relationship between horseand rider helps prepare girls fortrust-building in other relationships.
3. Increases socialization – sharedrelationships during equestrianactivities create a social network tolearn more about each other andthe horses.
4. Improves mental state –spending time with these majesticanimals is believed to raise levelsof the mood-enhancing hormoneserotonin.
5. Develops leadership andproblem-solving skills – as youadvance in equestrian activities,you may take on more challengingactivities where thinking quickly tolead your horse is essential.
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CAMP BETTE PEROT
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
2nd-4th July 12-17 Pooltime & Ponies C $505
4th-6th July 12-17 Sports Fun C $505
5th-8th July 12-17 Zip, Dip, & Shoot PT $475
5th-8th July 12-17 Horseshow Highlights C $505
6th-9th July 12-17 Terrific Trees & Treehouse Fun C $505
7th-12th July 12-17 Star of the Show L $560
8th-12th July 12-24 Switcheroo PT $995
2nd-4th July 19-24 Brownie Adventure C $505
4th-6th July 19-24 Campgirl 101 PT $475
4th-6th July 19-24 Hoofbeats C $505
4th-6th July 19-24 Horse Magic C $505
7th-12th July 19-24 Horse Power L $560
9th-12th July 19-24 Rockin' the Ropes C $505
2nd-4th July 26-29 Beat the Heat C $380
2nd-4th July 26-29 Brownie Bugs L $380
6th-12th July 26-29 Camp Sisterhood C $380
4th-6th July 26-29 Fly & Ride C $380
5th-8th July 26-29 Fun & Sun C $380
4th-6th July 26-29 Galaxy Girls PT $365
After 35 years of outstanding leadership in the GSNETX Equestrian program, Brady
Brownlow has retired. Fond memories and farewell wishes flooded in. If you have a memory to share, email [email protected].
Pictured – Sisters Myra (L) and Maddi “Brady has given my girls so much confidence. His love for the girls is
indescribable and he will forever be missed.” —Melanie Wied
“Mr. Brady probably doesn’t even know that he had such a profound impact on [Hannah’s] confidence from the very first time she rode a horse! Thank you, Brady, for all your work with these girls. You made all the difference!”—Paige Anderson
“He has taught thousands of us what the meaning of ‘Labor of Love’ & ‘Hard Work and Dedication’ really means.” —Kaitlyn Yost Armstrong
“I am so honored that two of my girls made it to the Tejas Rider program. He has the ability to make each girl feel truly cared for (he did that for me too, way back in the summer of 1987).” —Linda Blake
“Tejas Riders helped me from being a shy girl to a confident woman. I learned more than just horses. I found me.”—Allie Wong Cochran
“Brady has helped instill courage, confidence, and character with innumerable Girl Scouts for the past 30-plus years.” —Carrie McComas
#goodbyecowboy
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JUNE 14-19
Dynamic Horse | $505Entering: 5th-7th | Lodging: CabinIf horses are your thing, come learn how to saddle, bridle, and take care of them, earn the GSNETX Saddle Up badge, and participate in arena classes and trail rides before competing for a blue ribbon in an arena class.
Horses to the Max! | $560Entering: 7th-12th | Lodging: LodgeIf you want to learn and practice important ground skills such as how to catch, lead, tie, groom, and saddle a horse AND ALSO improve your riding skills in the arena while still having a chance to enjoy the scenic view of camp on trail rides, this is the session for you! This session is for mature campers.
Horses! Horses! Horses! | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinSpend part of your summer at camp learning about horses and practicing your riding skills! You’ll participate in arena classes and trail rides while earning your Junior Horseback Riding badge!
Sample This! | $505Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinLove to try new things? Come sample all the fun activities that Camp Bette Perot has to offer during this fun session. You’ll even take a horse-back trail ride and learn about horses as you earn the GSNETX Horse Happy badge!
Totally Treehouse | $505Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: CabinWhether splashing in the pool, aiming for a bull’s eye at the archery range, riding horseback on a trail ride, tie-dying, or roasting marshmallows, this week is all about FUN!
Zipline Fun! | $475Entering: 5th-7th | Lodging: Platform TentJoin us for an action-packed session where you will have the chance to master the rock wall and zip line, learn team-building skills, and enjoy a horseback trail ride!
JUNE 21-26
Boots & Saddles | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinGrab your boots and spend some time at the barn learning how to take care of horses, par-ticipating in trail rides and arena classes, and earning your Junior Horseback Riding badge!
Future Vets | $560Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: LodgeHave you ever thought about how cool it would be if you were a veterinarian someday? Enjoy hands-on activities related to daily horse care, treating minor horse injuries, and preventative care such as vaccinations.
Hikes, Bikes, and Climbing Fun! | $475Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: Platform TentThis is the session for all girls who LOVE being active outside! You’ll go on three hikes while earning your Junior Trail Adventurer badge, spend time riding bicycles, and try conquering the rock wall so you can zoom down the zip line!
Pony Party | $505Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinJoin us for a pony party at camp! You’ll work to-gether with new camp friends to groom a pony for the party, go on trail rides, earn the GSNETX Horse Happy badge, and have lots of camp fun!
Shooting Stars | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinDo you like to shoot with a bow and arrow, observe the starry night sky, and spend extra time swimming? Join us for this action-packed session where you’ll get to spend time each day at the archery range!
Treehouse Teens | $505Entering: 6th-9th | Lodging: CabinDo you love to stay up late? Come experience the magic of camp after dark as you enjoy eve-ning activities including a night swim, karaoke party, and stargazing!
JUNE 28-JULY 3
Animal Adventures | $560Entering: 2nd-5th | Lodging: CabinJoin us as we explore the amazing world of ani-mals as we see and learn fun things about them when “The Creature Teacher” visits one day. Also enjoy a horse-back trail ride, swimming, tie-dy-ing, taking a hike, and trying archery!
Bows & Bridles | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinDiscover the best of Camp Bette Perot this week! You’ll go on horseback trail rides and advance your skills in arena classes, hike the trails with new camp friends, tie-dye a shirt, and create cool crafts.
Creature Club | $560Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: CabinIf you love learning about animals, this is a fan-tastic session for you! You’ll meet “The Creature Teacher” and her animals, enjoy a horseback trail ride, swimming, archery, and teambuilding on the Flying Squirrel and Whale Watch!
Horses Galore | $560Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: LodgeJoin us for this fun, horse-filled session as you take your riding skills to the next level. You’ll go on scenic trail rides, navigate a trail class, compete for a blue ribbon in an arena class com-petition, and learn about caring for your horse.
Party! Party! All the time! | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinWe love to party at Camp Bette Perot and we want you to join us as we have fun with a kara-oke party, a pony party, a night time swim party, and a spa party.
Ride & Climb | $475Entering: 6th-8th | Lodging: Platform TentAre you looking for a week filled with horseback riding and ropes course fun? You’ll spend two days improving your riding in an arena class and two days seeing camp while on a horseback trail ride while still having time to spend on the rock wall and zipline!
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Art’s a Blast | $560Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinBring your old clothes and prepare to get messy as we have a blast with art! You’ll paint with your fingers and toes, try splatter painting, and more! You’ll also earn two Brownie badges.
Camp’s a Breeze! | $505Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: CabinReaching the top of the rock wall, feeling the breeze as you glide down the zip line, and team-building on the new T.P. Shuffle and Whale Watch are just some of the fun things you’ll do!
Cowgirl Up! | $595Entering: 7th-12th | Lodging: LodgeAre you ready for this horseback challenge? You’ll begin your day preparing your horse for amazing fun and discover what it takes to get ready for competitions such as showmanship, horsemanship, and the Cowgirl Up Rodeo! In addition to getting the chance to earn ribbons and awards, there will also be time for you to go swimming, aim for a bull’s-eye at the archery range, tie-dye, and enjoy other camp fun! *Prerequisites: Participants must have the ability to saddle, bridle, lead and tie. You must be able to control a horse at all gaits and be able and willing to participate in play day-style events. NO beginning riders. This session is for mature campers.
Horse Land | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinJoin us in Horse Land to enjoy trail rides, arena riding, learning about horses, and earning the GSNETX Saddle Up badge then show off what you’ve learned competing for a blue ribbon!
Junior Chefs | $560Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinYou’ll learn how to follow recipes to make a terrific breakfast, a yummy dessert, and work with new camp friends to create a meal while earning the Junior Simple Meals badge!
Night Adventures | $475Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: Platform TentCalling all night owls! Explore camp after dark as you go on a night hike, stargaze with friends, and enjoy a night swim. You’ll even get to sleep late one morning before having breakfast in your unit.
JULY 12-17
Horseshow Highlights | $505Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: CabinSpend time at the barn learning about horses, earning the GSNETX Saddle Up badge, enjoying trail rides, and practicing your skills in the arena before competing for a blue ribbon!
Pooltime & Ponies | $505Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinAre you looking for a camp session where you will get to spend lots of time in the pool and at the barn? You’ll do this and more while at camp this week!
Sports Fun | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinSand volleyball, soccer, swimming, aiming for a bull’s-eye at the archery range, a horseback trail ride, and learning a sport or game played in another country will be part of the fun this week!
Star of the Show | $560Entering: 7th-12th | Lodging: LodgeEnjoy the night life at camp riding horses after dinner and discover what it’s like to be the star of the show as you participate in arena classes, playday events, and a friendly competition!
Terrific Trees & Treehouse Fun | $505Entering: 6th-9th | Lodging: CabinCome stay in Bette’s Treehouse and discover the terrific world of trees and the outdoors as you earn the Cadette Trees and Outdoor Art Apprentice badges and learn how to “Leave No Trace”.
Zip, Dip, & Shoot | $475Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: Platform TentRopes course fun, cool dips in the pool, and extra archery time will fill your days! During this action-packed session, you’ll master the rock wall before gliding down the zip line, learn team-building skills while trying the New Whale Watch and TP Shuffle, and experience the Flying Squirrel.
JULY 19-24
Brownie Adventure | $505Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinGo on a Brownie-style adventure this week as you sleep in a cabin with other Brownies, go on a horseback trail ride, swim, tie-dye, and earn two Brownie badges!
Campgirl 101 | $475Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: Platform TentLove to try new things? Come sample the fun at Camp Bette Perot as you sleep in a platform tent, take a horseback trail ride, go swimming, try your hand at archery, tie-dye a shirt, create a snack to take on a hike to Alligator Pond, and make new friends!
Hoofbeats | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinHorses are the theme during this fun-filled session as you will learn how to care for a horse, participate in arena classes and trail rides, and earn the Junior Horseback Riding badge!
Horse Magic | $505Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinDoes the thought of horses make you wistful and dreamy? Come experience the magic of our camp horses as they take you through the woods on a fun-filled trail ride, making you feel like a real cowgirl. *Prerequisite: All girls registered for this session must have previously earned the GSNETX Saddle Up Badge.
Horse Power | $560Entering: 7th-12th | Lodging: LodgeBe a part of the Horse Power team and learn how to prepare a horse for a rodeo or show before practicing your skills by helping get the horses ready for the staff rodeo.
Rockin’ the Ropes | $505Entering: 9th-12th | Lodging: CabinExperience the thrill of conquering the ropes course as you climb the rock wall, traverse ele-ments such as the multi-vine and catwalk, brave the power pole, and more!JULY 12-24
Switcheroo | $995Entering: 8th-12th | Lodging: Platform Tent*See description on page 7 *
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JULY 26-29
Beat the Heat | $380Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: CabinDon’t worry about the summer heat because life will be cool during this fun-filled camp session! Go for an early morning swim before breakfast, make pipe cleaner penguins and have a “snow-shoe” relay race across the sports field!
Brownie Bugs | $380Entering: 2nd-4th | Lodging: LodgeCome explore the world of camp as you earn your Brownie Bugs badge, learn about butter-flies, go on a horseback trail ride, make a fun craft, swim, and tie-dye a shirt!
Camp Sisterhood | $380Entering: 6th-12th | Lodging: CabinCome to camp and enjoy the outdoors with your Girl Scout sisters while going on a horseback trail ride, tie-dying, enjoying a late night swim, and more!
Fly & Ride | $380Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: CabinEnjoy the thrill of Camp Bette Perot with the teambuilding activities of Flying Squirrel and the new Whale Watch and try to climb the rock wall to zoom down the zip line at the ropes course. You’ll also spend time at the barn going on a trail ride and earning your Junior Horseback Riding badge!
Fun & Sun | $380Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: CabinEnjoy camp on the Bette Perot “beach”! Cool pool games, enjoying a luau with limbo and hula-hoop contests, and playing a game of sand volleyball with your new BFF’s will be a part of the fun!
Galaxy Girls | $365Entering: 4th-6th | Lodging: Platform TentJoin us for a star party at camp! Spend your days enjoying all that camp has to offer such as a horseback trail ride, swimming, and more. Then, as the sun goes down, examine the night sky as you earn the Junior Space Science Investigator badge!
Full session descriptions available online at gsnetx.org/camp
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OLDER GIRLleadership
opportunitiesOutdoor leadership development is a cornerstone of the Girl Scout experience. When your Girl Scoutreaches a certain age, she’s ready to take on more responsibility during the summer. Our leadershipopportunities for high school girls are valuable for gaining confidence now and preparing for what’s
next. Who knows? Maybe she’ll always have a summer job at camp! Please note that applying for Older Girl Leadership Opportunities is a multi-step process that includes a minimum 2-week
commitment for C.I.T.s and M.I.T.S. Please be sure to read your confirmation email for a detailed list of steps.
Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.) 1 and 2C.I.T. 1, entering 10th - 12th gradeC.I.T. 2, entering 11th - 12th grade with successful completion of CIT 1
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a camp counselor? Do youhave great ideas for crafts and games, love working with younger girls, andwant to take the next step in your leadership journey? Come experience anew side of camp as a C.I.T!
Mariner-in-Training (M.I.T.) 1 and 2M.I.T. 1, entering 10th - 12th gradeM.I.T. 2, entering 11th - 12th grade with successful completion of MIT 1
Experience the life of a M.I.T. when you discover what it’s like to assist withthe waterfront program! If you love spending time at the lake, are a strongswimmer, and are ready for a new leadership experience, being a M.I.T. mightbe just what you are looking for!
C.I.T .and M.I.T. programs require a separate application. Please registerfor training week 6/14-6/19. Once registered you will receive an email withinstructions to complete the application process. Register at gsnetx.org/camp.
Wrangler-in-Training (W.I.T.) 1 and 2W.I.T. 1, ages 14+W.I.T. 2, ages 15+ with successful completion of WIT 1
If you are interested in someday becoming a riding instructor or would like tolearn how an equestrian program is run, you might love spending a week atcamp as a W.I.T. You’ll improve your horse-related skills while spending timelearning from EQ staff members. Girls must be the age listed by the sessiondate.
W.I.T. programs require a separate application, which is available online atgsnetx.org/leadership. Applicants will be notified if they are accepted into theprogram and sent a camp registration form. Online registration is not accepted.Please note there is limited space per session. Application goes live on 2/29.
For more information, contact Customer Care at(972) 349-2400.
Leadership opportunities are available all summer long at Camp Rocky Point, Camp Gambill, and Camp Bette Perot.
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WEEKEND CAMPING
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
All June 12-14 He & Me Weekend $70/Bed
All June 19-21 Troop Camping $25/Bed
All June 26-28 She & Me Weekend $70/Bed
We’ve got something for everyone at The STEM Center of Excellence, our most updated property that offers the perfect mix of camp traditions and hands-on exploration. In addition to swimming, ar-chery, climbing the ropes course and outdoor adventure, Girl Scouts who attend resident camp and week-long day camp sessions can also earn badges and Journeys. These camps open for registration on March 2.
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THE STEM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE RESIDENT CAMP
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
2nd-3rd June 14-19 Brownie STEM Bosses: Science Chefs C $500
4th-5th June 14-19 Junior STEM Bosses: Film Makers C $500
6th-8th June 14-19 Cadette STEM Bosses: Fashion Influencers C $500
5th-8th June 28-July 3 STEM Survivalist Challenge C $500
9th-12th June 28-July 3 STEM Outdoor Survivalist C $500
9th-12th July 5-10From Newton to Nanotechnology: Electricity, Light, Motion & Forces
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2nd-3rd July 5-10 Brownie NASA Space Exploration C $600
4th-5th July 5-10 Junior NASA Robotics Challenge C $600
6th-8th July 5-10 Cadette Camp Invention C $600
10th-11th July 11-19Destination Camp: Bio-medical
Engineering ImmersionC $1000
4th-8th July 19-24 Junior/Cadette STEM Outdoors C $500
9th-12th July 19-24Senior/Ambassador
STEM Bosses: Science ChefsC $500
4th-8th July 26-31Junior/Cadette
STEM Bosses: Science ChefsC $500
9th-12 July 26-31 Senior/Ambassador STEM Outdoors C $500
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Whether she’s intimidated by STEM or eager to expand on her existing
interest in a field, The STEM Center is her summer connection. The wide array of camp themes can demystify the subject matter for daunted girls and nurture those planning STEM careers.Girl Scout Senior Reese Kirkham
encountered this inspiration firsthand. An avid fan of all things STEM-related, Reese attended NASA’s Space Academy for four years, and fueled her passion for math and science.Then, last summer, she enrolled in
the Biomedical Engineering camp at The STEM Center, where she dissected a squid and created a 3D-printed robotic prosthetic hand.Something clicked for Reese as the
hands-on learning connected with STEM knowledge that had before been more abstract.She is now interested in becoming
a doctor or surgeon and has applied for several biomedical engineering internships.Reese encourages other girls to
register for a STEM Center camp. “If you have a passion and enjoy learning different STEM-related skills with other talented young ladies, you will definitely enjoy a Girl Scout STEM camp!”
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THE STEM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DAY CAMP
ENTERING GRADE√ CAMP DATES SESSION NAME PRICE
1st June 8-12 Daisy Code of Life $199
2nd-3rd June 8-12 Brownie Anatomy of Coding $199
4th-5th June 8-12 Junior Code of Life $199
1st June 15-19 Daisy Anatomy of Coding $199
2nd-3rd June 15-19 Brownie Code of Life $199
4th-5th June 15-19 Junior Anatomy of Coding $199
6th-8th June 15-19 Cadette Code of Life $199
1st June 22-26 Daisy Space Explorers $199
2nd-3rd June 22-26 Brownie Space Explorers $199
4th-5th June 22-26 Junior Space Explorers $199
6th-8th June 22-26 Cadette Space Explorers $199
1st June 29-July 3 Daisy Camp Invention $199
2nd-3rd June 29-July 3 Brownie Camp Invention $199
4th-5th June 29-July 3 Junior Camp Invention $199
1st July 6-10 Daisy CSI: Ecosystems $199
2nd-3rd July 6-10 Brownie CSI: Ecosystems $199
4th-5th July 6-10 Junior CSI: Ecosystems $199
6th-8th July 6-10 Cadette CSI: Ecosystems $199
1st July 20-24 Daisy STEM Fashion Influencers $199
2nd-3rd July 20-24 Brownie STEM International Chefs $199
4th-5th July 20-24 Junior STEM Fashion Influencers $199
6th-8th July 20-24 Cadette STEM International Chefs $199
1st July 27-31 Daisy STEM International Chefs $199
2nd-3rd July 27-31 Brownie STEM Fashion Influencers $199
4th-5th July 27-31 Junior STEM International Chefs $199
6th-8th July 27-31 Cadette STEM Fashion Influencers $199
DO YOU WORK OR LIVE NORTH OF I-635? VAN TRANSPORTATION FOR STEM CENTER DAY CAMPS WILL RUN BETWEEN NORTH DALLAS AND THE STEM CENTER!
Vans depart from Girl Scout Headquarters, 6001 Summerside Dr. at Summerside and Preston in North Dallas and return at the end of the day. Round trip transportation is an additional $75 per week.
Details will be available at gsnetx.org/daycamp on March 2.
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WEEKEND CAMPING
JUNE 12-14
He & Me Weekend | $70/bedEntering: All | Lodging: Based on SelectionsEnjoy swimming, archery, low ropes and all The STEM Center has to offer. Campfire, s’mores, Stargazing party. Arrive at at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast provided. Leave at noon on Sunday.
RESIDENT CAMP
JUNE 14-19
Brownie STEM Bosses: Science Chefs at Camp | $500Entering: 2nd-3rd | Lodging: CabinAll budding chefs can join us here at The STEM Center of Excellence for a week of culinary delights, as you dive into the science behind cooking. Girls will experience and discover how science, mathematics and technology connect to cooking and create delicious courses. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes, and archery.
Junior STEM Bosses: Film Makers | $500Entering: 4th-5th | Lodging: CabinAre you a movie enthusiast? Want to be a filmmaker? Team up with your Girl Scout sisters to write the script, cast, film and edit a movie, plus learn about the technology and science behind the scenes! Girls will also have a swimming, archery, hiking, and ropes experience.
Cadette STEM Bosses: Fashion Influencers | $500Entering: 6th-8th | Lodging: CabinHave a passion for fashion and tech? This camp explores where design and technology intersect. Girls will learn about the engineering design process as they explore wearable technology and fashion. Each girl will combine hands-on design and crafting techniques with computer-aided design software, electronics, and programming to create a personalized, unique, and interactive portfolio to showcase their love of design and computers. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes, and archery.
JUNE 28 - JULY 3
STEM Survivalist Challenge | $500Entering: 5th-8th | Lodging: CabinAre you ready to put your Girl Scout skills to the test? Then, the STEM Survivor Challenge Week is perfect for you! You and your cabin mates will take on challenges that include knot tying, First Aid, orienteering, hitting targets, mastering Girl Scout camping trivia and more.
STEM Outdoor Survivalist | $500Entering: 9th-12th | Lodging: CabinAre you ready to put your Girl Scout skills to the test? You will compete in STEM outdoor mental and physical challenges such as fire building, shelter construction, or scavenger hiking in nature. All of the other great camp activities such as swimming, outdoor cooking, and more are also included. Will your cabin be crowned as the best STEM survivors?
JULY 5-10
From Newton to Nanotechnology: Electricity, Light, Motion & Forces | $600Entering: 9th-12th | Lodging: LodgeAn immersive, hands–on experience for girls to daringly design solutions to engineering challenges, courageously connect to real-world problems with confidence and audaciously create experiments using physics concepts. Activities include charting a path through a maze, calculating the speed of a flying pig, discovering the topology of a complex circuit, riding a hover craft to understand the principles of momentum, creating experiments to chart velocity and using paint to understand the optics of light. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes, and archery. Mentoring from leading industry experts and unique career exploration opportunities round out this unique summer experience.
Brownie NASA Space Exploration | $600Entering: 2nd-3rd | Lodging: CabinLaunch into your summer by exploring the solar system and beyond! Girls will become citizen scientists by helping NASA scientists with some of their research projects. Girls will also have a swimming, archery, hiking, and low ropes experience.
Junior NASA Robotics Challenge | $600Entering: 4th-5th | Lodging: CabinTo Mars and beyond! Girls will work in engineering design teams to create and test various wheel designs and materials to determine which are most effective on a simulated Martian surface. Each group will explore the inner-workings that make up rovers used by NASA through hands-on investigations that lead up to the culminating challenge for the week. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes, and archery.
Cadette Camp Invention | $600Entering: 6th-8th | Lodging: CabinBring STEM to life during this weeklong camp. Girls will work in engineering design teams to learn about women inventors, explore modern creations that have changed how we operate daily and learn how entrepreneurship drives the next STEM discovery. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes, and archery.
JULY 11 - JULY 19
Destination Camp: Bio-medical Engineering Immersion | $1000Entering: 10th-11th | Lodging: CabinBiomedical engineering is not only about understanding medicine. It’s also about having the engineering skills to create the tools doctors use every day to help diagnose, treat, and assist patients. Explore this field with hands-on activities and interaction with global industry leaders. This camp includes a full day in Scottish Rite Hospital’s Movement Science Lab, evenings exploring Texas culture. You’ll attend a Dallas sporting event, and a star gazing party on top of our Observation Tower! Also includes traditional camp activities like the ropes course, archery and aquatics center. All this, plus speed networking and career exploration conversations make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
JUNE 19-21
Troop Camping | $25/bedEntering: All | Lodging: Based on SelectionsDo you enjoy cooking outside and creating and implementing your own adventures? Camp with us at The STEM Center! You’ll be able to book activities and workshops for an additional fee, but no catering service is available.
JUNE 26-28
She & Me Weekend | $70/bedEntering: All | Lodging: Based on SelectionsEnjoy swimming, archery, low ropes and all The STEM Center has to offer. Campfire, s’mores, Stargazing party. Arrive at at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast provided. Leave at noon on Sunday.
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Junior /Cadette STEM Outdoors | $450Entering: 4th-8th | Lodging: CabinGrab your backpack and favorite hiking gear. Each day will start with itinerary planning, food packing and gearing up. Girls will return to” home base” with enough time for campers to enjoy an evening swim, campfires and some well-earned hearty meals before hitting the bed for the next day’s adventure. This week is geared towards campers in great physical condition.
Senior/Ambassador STEM Bosses: Chefs at Camp | $500Entering: 9th-12th | Lodging: CabinYour budding chefs can join us here at The STEM Center of Excellence for a week of culinary delights, as they dive into the science behind cooking. Students will experience and discover how science, mathematics and technology connect to cooking and create delicious courses. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes and archery.
JULY 26-31
Junior/Cadette STEM Bosses: Chefs at Camp | $500Entering: 4th-8th | Lodging: CabinYour budding chefs can join us here at The STEM Center of Excellence for a week of culinary delights, as they dive into the science behind cooking. Students will experience and discover how science, mathematics and technology connect to cooking and create delicious courses. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes and archery.
Senior/Ambassador STEM Outdoors | $450Entering: 9th-12th | Lodging: CabinGrab your backpack and favorite hiking gear. Each day will start with itinerary planning, food packing and gearing up. Girls will return to “home base” with enough time for campers to enjoy an evening swim, campfires and some well-earned hearty meals before hitting the bed for the next day’s adventure. This week is geared towards campers in great physical condition.
DAY CAMP
Code of Life | $199Discover how all living things have a code. Girls will conduct investigations that include genotyping themselves for interesting traits (such as a specific taste receptor and muscle twitchy-ness) as well as observing the DNA in common food! All experiments will be explained at the level of the student. Skills learned will include electrophoresis, PCR, DNA extraction, and more. Sack lunch required daily.
Entering: 1st June 8-12Entering: 2nd-3rd June 15-19Entering: 4th-5th June 8-12Entering: 6th-8th June 15-19
Anatomy of Coding | $199Explore the world of computer coding. Girls will dive into computer coding and try their hands at grade-level-appropriate coding projects. Girls will also have a swimming, archery, hiking, and ropes experience. Sack lunch required daily.
Entering: 1st June 15-19Entering: 2nd-3rd June 8-12Entering: 4th-5th June 15-19
Space Explorers | $199Become a Space Citizen Scientist during this stellar session! Girls will explore the solar system and beyond as they help NASA scientists with some of their research projects. Girls will also have a swimming, archery, hiking, and ropes experience. Sack lunch required daily.
Entering: 1st June 22-26Entering: 2nd-3rd June 22-26Entering: 4th-5th June 22-26Entering 6th-8th June 22-26
Camp Invention | $199Bring STEM to life during this weeklong camp. The Camp Invention 2020 program, Elevate, sparks excitement and inspiration as girls engage in hands-on challenges, learn about world-changing inventors, and build their confidence as creators and innovators. You’ll also participate in swimming, hiking, ropes, and archery. Sack lunch required daily.
Entering: 1st June 29-July 3Entering: 2nd-3rd June 29-July 3Entering: 4th-5th June 29-July 3
CSI: Ecosystems | $199Girls will use a variety of forensic science techniques to discover which creatures are living at The STEM Center. As a Citizen Scientist, you’ll photograph your discoveries as you explore all of camp and then share them on iNaturalist. You’ll also help solve a STEM “Who Dunnit” using their newly acquired skills. Girls will also have a swimming, archery, hiking, and ropes experience. Sack lunch required daily.
Entering: 1st July 6-10Entering: 2nd-3rd July 6-10Entering: 4th-5th July 6-10Entering: 6th-8th July 6-10
STEM Fashion Influencers | $199Have a passion for fashion and tech? This camp explores where design and technology intersect. Girls will learn about the engineering design process as they explore wearable technology and fashion. Each girl will combine hands-on design and crafting techniques with computer-aided design software, electronics, and programming to create personalized, unique, and interactive portfolio to showcase their love of design and computers. Girls will also have a swimming, archery, hiking, and low ropes experience. Sack lunch required daily.
Entering: 1st July 20-24Entering: 2nd-3rd July 27-31Entering: 4th-5th July 20-24Entering: 6th-8th July 27-31
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Day & Twilight camps
During these volunteer-run adventures, she’ll
dabble in outdoor activities that ignite her
playful spirit and inspire her imagination - day or night! Offered at various
locations.
Camps are open to all grade levels, and have
a cost of $60 unless noted otherwise*
Questions? Look for the email address of each
camp in the description.
*Camp aides (PA trained middle school & older girls) pay $30, tag-a-longs (boy siblings & potty-trained pre-k girls) pay $30 if their parent/ guardian volunteers.
Register at gsnetx.org/camp starting March 2.
CAMP DATES CAMP NAME CAMP THEMELOCATION OF CAMP
CAMP TIMES
June 1-5 Fantasy Trails Twilight Camp "The Olympics" McKinney 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. daily
June 1-5Treasure Hollow Day
Camp: Lucas"The Magic of Treasure
Hollow"Allen 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. daily
June 1-5Camp Lone Star Twilight Camp
"Let's Go Wild!" Carrollton 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily
June 8-11Summer Sensation
Day Camp"Under the Sea" Tyler 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily
June 8-12 Eagles Nest Twilight Camp "Spy Girls" AllenMonday - Thursday: 6-10 p.m.
Friday: 6 p.m. - midnight
June 8-12 Amiga Day Camp "Lost in Space" Irving 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
June 8-12 Firewheel Twilight Camp "Rennaissance Faire" GarlandMonday - Thursday: 6-10 p.m.
Friday: 6 p.m. - midnight
June 8-12 Twilight Oaks Twilight Camp "Treasure Island" Mesquite 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. daily
June 8-12Twilight Hollow Twilight Camp
"SHEros" Plano 6 p.m.-10 p.m. daily
June 15-19Breckinridge Trails
Twilight Camp"Lights, Camera, Action" Richardson 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. daily
June 22-26 Rainbow Ridge Day Camp"Lions, dolphins, monkeys and more can find a home
at Rainbow Ridge"The STEM Center 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily
June 22-26 Camp Kinship "This Land is Your Land" Little Elm 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily
June 22-26Grayson County Twilight Camp
"Under the Sea”Camp Rocky
Point 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
Day & Twilight camps
These camps offer an optional, one-night
camping experience.Email the camp for additional details.
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JUNE 1-5 Fantasy Trails Twilight Camp “The Olympics” 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $60Can’t make it to Tokyo for the Summer Olym-pics? Join us in McKinney for the Camp Fantasy Trails Olympics. From the torch lighting to its ex-tinguishing, it will be a week filled with friendly competition. Go for the gold and join us! [email protected]
Treasure Hollow Day Camp: Lucas “The Magic of Treasure Hollow” 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $60Join us as we celebrate the Enchanted Forest, Princesses, Tomorrowland, Neverland and all things Mickey! Besides celebrating everyone’s favorite mouse, girls will participate in crafts, games, science, food and archery while earning a Girl Scout journey and outdoor badges. Trea-sure Hollow offers a traditional outdoor camp experience at a scenic park by Lavon Lake, minutes away from Allen, Wylie, McKinney and Plano. [email protected]
Camp Lone Star “Let’s Go Wild!” 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $60Join Camp Lone Star as we explore the jungle outside! We will have a blast learning about nature and playing under the trees. Come enjoy these camp must-haves: SWAPS, skills challeng-es, scavenger hunts, s´mores, snow cones, scout songs, and more. [email protected]
JUNE 8-11Summer Sensation Day Camp “Under the Sea” 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $60Join us this summer as we explore life under the sea. There will be daily water activities, cooking, great crafts, and Rick Frey the Science Guy will be there too. [email protected]
JUNE 8-12Eagles Nest Twilight Camp “Spy Girls” M-Th 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri - 6 pm - midnight | $60Calling all Secret Agents! Your mission...should you choose to accept it, is to register for Eagles Nest. We offer a traditional Girl Scout outdoor experience with cooking, songs, hiking, archery and hatchets. Our Agents will receive training in code breaking, surveillance and undercover maneuvers, along with other STEM-based espio-nage stations. [email protected]
Amiga Day Camp “Lost in Space” 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | $60Amiga means Friend, so what kind of friends would you find in space? What would the first space explorer have to eat? How do the sailors of earth navigate by the stars? Come explore the great beyond with us! We’ll camp like an Earthling and travel like a Martian for a week full of fun. [email protected]
Firewheel Twilight Camp “Rennaissance Faire” M-Th 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri - 6 pm - midnight | $60Hear, ye! Hear, ye! Come learn axe throwing, sword fighting, archery, leather working, birds of prey and more at our medieval-themed camp. Guests include Medieval Times, Scarborough Faire, Tandy Leather, and the Raptor Center. [email protected]
Twilight Oaks Twilight Camp “Treasure Island” 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $60Come along to Treasure Island with Twilight Oaks Camp. Follow your treasure map to new adventures including leather stamping, silk tie-dying, catapult building, camp fire cooking, and more. All with the conveniences of indoor bathrooms. Do you have what it takes to follow the clues and find the treasure? Come along and find out! [email protected]
Twilight Hollow Twilight Camp “SHEros” 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $60Wonder Woman? Marie Curie? J.K. Rowling? No matter which is your favorite, you’ll have fun at Twilight Hollow-SHEros! June 8-12 from 6-10 pm at Bob Woodruff Park. Units are based on 2020-21 grade level. Camper meetings from May 18-30. [email protected]
JUNE 15-19Breckinridge Trails Twilight Camp “Lights, Camera, Action” 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | $60Join us in the cool, evening shade of Breckin-ridge Park for the week as we explore the world of storytelling through movies. We will have a fantastic time as we learn about nature, create a tie-dyed article, participate in archery, enjoy nightly snow cones, and, of course, we will have our famous SWAPs activities. We will have some special guests throughout the week and a sur-prise celebration event on Friday night. [email protected]
JUNE 22-26Rainbow Ridge Day Camp“Lions, Dolphins, Monkeys and More can find a home at Rainbow Ridge”8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $60Discover the animals of the great oceans and grasslands. Examine the resources of the rain forest and wetlands. Learn how we can help protect and preserve all the habitats of the [email protected]
Camp Kinship“This Land is Your Land”6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $60Grab some binoculars and explore with us as we discover the things around us that make this land yours! Taste new foods from Texas and beyond, shoot some arrows at archery, test the waters, camp out overnight, and learn new games. Create FUNctional art and make new friends while you learn all about how This Land is Your Land! [email protected]
Grayson County Twilight Camp“Under the Sea” 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $60Come along to Treasure Island with Twilight Oaks Camp. Follow your treasure map to new adventures including leather stamping, silk tie-dying, catapult building, camp fire cooking, creative duct taping, and more. Do you have what it takes to follow the clues and find the treasure? Come along and find out! [email protected]
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Summer is when some of the most fun childhood memories
are made, but did you know that it’s also an awesome opportunity for your girl to grow, learn, and become her best self? Here are seven amazing benefits your girl will get from her summer camp experience.
1. She’ll make new friends.There’s nothing quite like giggling over games in the bunk or singing songs with new besties around a campfire. That’s why it’s actually good to send her to camp where she might not know many (or any) other girls! Having a diverse group of friends, not just kids she knows from school, will broaden her horizons and help her see her own worth, too.
2. She’ll see all she can be.In an all-girl environment like Girl Scout summer camp, girls are more comfortable trying new outdoor activities, and they get to take the lead every single time—meaning
there’s plenty of room at the top for your girl to take charge and flex her muscle, both when it comes to outdoor adventure and crucial leadership skills that will last her a lifetime.
3. She’ll turn off her phone and tune in to nature. Getting out in nature, soaking up the sun, or dashing inside during a sudden downpour is way more exciting than any app she might have on her phone and is all part of the adventure of camp. Unplugging for a while will keep her more present and truly enjoying every moment instead of simply watching it from a screen.
4. She’ll grow her grit. She might scrape a knee or elbow while she’s away—and that’s a good thing! When she learns to get back up after minor setbacks, like scrapes and bumps, she’s building her resilience and learning that she’s a lot tougher than she thinks.
5. She’ll meet new mentors.Having a variety of awesome role models will help your girl see the many ways to be successful and happy in life. And the incredibly supportive staff and counselors at your girl’s summer camp are ready to step up to the plate and inspire!
6. She’ll gain independence.Being away from home—especially if that’s a new thing for her!—might be a bit intimidating to both your daughter and you. But having that time away to explore and try activities on her own will make her more self-reliant and able to discover new things to share and teach you when she returns home.
7. She’ll have tons of time for play. Playtime is anything but a waste of time. In fact, studies show that play allows the neurons in a child’s brain to form new connections—and that this rewiring helps boost emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
The truth is, sending your girl off to camp is one of the best gifts you can give her. The fun, outdoor adventure, and friends will enrich her life and—perhaps without her even noticing—give her the courage, people skills, and leadership chops to succeed at whatever she sets her mind to.
Find the best camp for your girl at gsnetx.org/camp. Registration opens March 2nd.
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Who can come?☉ Individual Girl Scouts (K-12)☉ Troops☉ Service Units☉ Families of Girl Scouts
What can you do at the STEM Center?☉ Badge and Journey workshops☉ Free activities: hiking trails, sound scape,
Energy In Motion Zone (putt putt with a twist), butterfly pavilion, amphitheater
☉ Camping—all-inclusive or troop-ledexperiences, cabin or tent accomodations
☉ Archery, low ropes, climbing wall, zipline,giant swing, pool
When can you come?☉ Weekends all year long☉ School holidays including spring break☉ Summer resident and day camp☉ By appointment for customized events
How do I sign up?gsnetx.org/events
Questions?Contact 469.998.5484 or [email protected]
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