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Summer Camp Guide 2022
Table of Contents
4 Things You Should Know....................4
Are You Ready for Camp? Quiz..............6
Camp Activities......................................8
Camp Wai Lani Programs....................10
Overnight Canoe Travel Camp............14
Health and Dietary Needs....................15
Make Your Own Beady Buddy!............16
Urban Hike Bingo..................................17
Camp Wildwood Programs..................18
North Carolina Travel Camp................21
Choosing the Right Horse Camp.........22
Equine Overnight Camps....................24
Family Camp........................................27
Become a CIT!......................................28
Pamper Your Camper..........................30
Health & Wellness................................32
Testimonials.......................................34
Registration..........................................35
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Camp Wai Lani
500 Wai Lani Rd.
Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Follow
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9583 County Rd. 223
Wildwood, FL 34785 media and be
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If you’re a first-time camper, we know
it takes courage to come to camp…
and if you’ve been camping for years,
we’re excited to welcome you back to
make some friends, have a lot of fun,
and go on amazing adventures.
No matter which session you choose,
you’ll have countless opportunities to
access your inner go-getter, innovator,
risk-taker, and leader as you try new
things, explore the outdoors, all while
cheering your camp sisters on along
the way. Parents and caregivers can
feel at ease that your camper is well
taken care of throughout their stay.
We foster an environment where
every camper can feel good about
themselves and gain confidence
with support from counselors who
lead, inspire, and share in all of their
summer camp experiences. Don’t
hesitate to reach out to our Customer
Care Team if you have any questions.
We are here for you and can’t wait for
you to join us this summer and make
memories that will last a lifetime!
o u r G irl
—Y m er
S U m
S c ou t e am
Ca m p T
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Things You Should Know
About How Girl Scout Camp
Makes Summer Awesome
Visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp for more information!
1 Participate, Try New Things,
and Live by the Girl Scout Law
From participating in daily activities to sharing in responsibilities, adjusting to camp life is
always more fun when campers work together to get along. Camp is the perfect time to put
the Girl Scout Promise and Law into practice in new and exciting ways, which is why we
expect campers to live up to them every day.
The Camp Directors and staff will do everything possible to help campers adjust to camp
life, but it’s the campers themselves who push themselves out of their comfort zones to
make camp a place they want to return to year after year.
2 Disconnect to Reconnect
with Your Girl Scout Sisters
While no electronics might seem scary, summer camp offers an excellent opportunity to
learn about and navigate social situations while not constantly connected to the digital
world. Bonding with friends over shared experiences and exploring nature outside
the lens of a small screen makes Girl Scout camp a place where you can disconnect to
reconnect with yourself and your fellow Girl Scouts.
For all the budding photographers out there, you can bring a standalone digital camera
that you are responsible for during your time at camp. Don’t worry, even if you’re not a
shutterbug, you’ll still get great pictures to remember the fun. Check out the FAQ on our
website to learn how!
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3 Bunk Buddies and Solo Campers
Alike Make New Friends
Wait, first, what’s a bunk buddy? A bunk buddy is a friend of your camper who stays in the
same cabin as your camper. So basically, if your child and their best friend are attending
camp together, they could room together too! Bunk buddies can provide comfort for new
campers. While rooming with a bunk buddy isn’t guaranteed, here’s what you need to do:
e Overlapping schedule. Campers have to be attending the same session.
e Mutually assured friendship. Both campers MUST pick each other during
registration.
e Same age…ish. Campers need to be within one grade level of each other.
HOWEVER, campers can have an even better experience when they don’t know anyone
at all. It gives them the opportunity to meet new people and form totally new bonds.
More than half of our campers come to camp without a designated buddy, and 100% of
our campers make new friends once they arrive. While we love our troops, summer camp
opens up a whole new social network that is best experienced when campers spread out
across different programs. As we say: “Make new friends, but keep the old!”
4 We Hear the Counselors
Are Pretty Awesome
Our counselors and staff are selected based on their experience, enthusiasm, and desire
to work with children in a camp setting. Our counselors strive to be role models, focusing
on the needs of campers both in individual and group settings. They model the Girl
Scout Promise and Law and receive extensive training in various topics (including youth
development and risk management), so your camper will be successful throughout their
summer camp adventure.
We screen each applicant through in-depth interviews and multiple references and
background checks, as well as a drug screening. Counselors and staff go through 10+ days
of online and on-site training, including CPR and First Aid, safety and risk management,
emergency response, activity programming, outdoor skills, how to assist campers with
homesickness and bullying, and much more. Staff who supervise specialized activities
have additional training and qualifications.
PRO TIP: Ask your camper when they get home the name of their favorite counselor!
5Are You Ready For Camp?
When deciding which camp experience is right for you and your child,
be sure to include them in the decision-making process. Have them try
a backyard campout, a sleepover at a friend’s house, or a family camping
experience. Introduce your child to outdoor experiences away from home
to build their confidence. To further help you make the right decision, take
our camp readiness quiz; check the answer that best describes how you feel,
then add the value of each checked answer to determine your score.
Adult Quiz Adult Quiz
Results
1. Can you relax and enjoy yourself Are you confident in your child’s
when your child sleeps over at a ability to...
friend’s house?
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!
7. …wash and brush their own hair? 13–19
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! You and your camper
2. Would you be okay may not be ready for
communicating with your child 8. …sleep in a cabin with other resident camp quite
only by mail for a week? campers, knowing that adult yet. Our Day and Family
counselors are in the same cabin? Camps are a great way
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! for both you and your
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! camper to gain more
3. Are you prepared to be away from
camp confidence.
your child for several days? 9. …eat foods that they haven’t
tried before?
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 20–29
4. Are you willing to entrust camp You’re ready to send
staff with the care of your child? 10. …meet new friends and include your child to resident
others who may be different camp. Start off with one
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! from them? of our half-week camps
if you’re still not sure.
5. Are you comfortable with you 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!
child living & playing in an
outdoor setting where they’ll get 11. …follow instructions given
dirty and it rains regularly? by counselors?
30–39
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! You’ve done this before,
haven’t you? You are
6. Would you be willing to work 12. …ask for help if they need it?
confident in your child’s
with your child to get them
emotionally ready for camp (i.e. 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! abilities and willing to
help them prepare for
coping with being homesick,
13. ...have fun? camp. You and your
keeping track of their own things,
child are ready for them
using their camping gear)? 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! to attend one or more
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! week-long resident
camps.
Total Score: _______________________
6Camper Quiz Camper
Quiz Results
1. Do you enjoy staying over at a 8. Are you willing to help with camp
friend’s house without missing chores such as sweeping, setting
your family or feeling sad tables, and picking up trash?
and lonely?
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 15–25
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! Our Day and Family
9. Will you try new foods, different Camps are perfect
2. Can you wash & brush your than what you usually eat for you. Get ready for
own hair? at home? resident camp next year
by experiencing the fun
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! and excitement of Day
Camp or an overnight
3. Can you make your own bed and 10. Do you like to try new things? Family Camp with
keep track of your own things? family.
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes!
11. Do you easily make new
4. Would you be okay if you had to
walk to a nearby building to use
friends and warm up to new
environments?
26–35
the bathroom at night? You’re confident and
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! ready to try our half-
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! week camps! This
12. Do you enjoy participating in summer, try a half-week
5. Would you be okay staying in group activities? or day camp by yourself
a cabin with other campers, or a week-long resident
knowing your adult counselors 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! camp with a buddy. Get
are also in the same cabin as you? ready to have a blast and
13. Do you enjoy outdoor activities experience the magic of
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! like hiking, playing outside, camp!
sleeping in a cabin, and listening
6. Can you see bugs, lizards, or other to nature?
critters outside without running
away screaming? 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 36–45
If you haven’t been
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! 14. Can you live by the Girl Scout to Girl Scout Camp
Promise and Law? already, you are going
7. Can you survive a few days
without an iPod, TV, video games 1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! to be a natural! You love
adventure, trying new
or cell phone? things, and making new
15. Are you really excited to go
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! to camp?
friends. You’re ready
to take on a one-week
1 No way! 2 Maybe 3 Yes! camp, or even a
Travel Camp!
Total Score: _______________________
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7Travel Visit the
back in time to barn and spend
pioneer times at time with one
of our many Learn about
our Homestead and
horses! native plants and
learn what it was
animals at the
like living in the
Griffin Nature
1800’s!
Center!
Explore
hundreds of
acres of forest
with miles of
beautiful
trails! Enjoy your
meals in our
Attend a air-conditioned
horseback riding dining hall and your
camp and play stay in Horseshoe
arena games or go Meadows and Firefly,
on a trail ride while our air-conditioned
learning all about cabins!
how to take care
of your horse!
Visit the
science lab with
lots of activities
including plant and
animal dissection
and fruit DNA
Go for a extraction!
hiking adventure
with your camp
counselors!
Conquer
the climbing
tower and
Go paddling zip line!
in the bay in a
Enjoy our canoe or kayak
air-conditioned or on a stand-up
sleeping paddleboard!
cabins!
8Camp Activities
All Camps 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade+
Archery X X X
Arts & Crafts X X X X X
Hiking X X X X X
Swimming X X X X X
Nature Exploration X X X X X
Camp Wildwood
Horseback Riding X X X X X
Pioneer Experience X X X X X
Camp Wai Lani
Canoeing X X X X X
Kayaking X X
Stand-Up
Paddleboarding
X X
Climbing Tower/
Zip Line
X X
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9mp Wai Lani
Ca
Click here for a print-friendly Quick Guide
10Shark Week e Ages 6–12
Day Camp
July 11–14
Explore all things marine science during
Day Camp Sampler e Ages 6–12 GSWCF’s Shark Week. Learn about our marine
ecosystems in Florida, test the waters, and get
June 6–10, June 27–30 hands on marine science experience. Check
Enjoy everything camp has to offer during the out local shark species, complete a dissection,
day! Join friends old and new as you explore and see the world from a fish’s perspective.
Camp Wai Lani. Participate in traditional camp $250
activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts
and crafts, and more!
Artistic Expressions e Ages 6–12
$250
July 18–21
Pigment of Imagination e Ages 6–12 Bring out your inner artist. Express yourself
through different mediums including paper
June 13–17 crafts, wood crafting, metal crafting, and
Let’s explore colors, lights, and sounds in crazy more.
and fun art projects, crafts, and so much $250
more! You will get to create awesome works of
art and cool science experiments at the same
time. Make bath bombs, sun prints, and even
rainbow paper! Plus!
$250
Math in Nature e Ages 6–12 Thursday Night
June 20–24 Sleepover Add-On
Not all learning happens indoors! Join us to Not ready for a half or full week
earn all three of your Math in Nature badges. overnight but ready to try 1 night at
Find patterns in nature, explore outside, and camp? Day camp attendees can spend
apply all of your skills to earn your badges. the night at camp on Thursday! Enjoy
Learn about conservation, symmetry, and dinner, an evening program, and
tessellation! Campers will create nectar breakfast the next morning before
feeders, trail maps, and other outdoor tools. your last full day at camp.
$250 $40
Full STEAM Ahead e Ages 6–12
July 25–29
Love science, but want to use your creativity
too? Join us as we combine art and science
to create beautiful and interesting works of
art! Use chemistry to make paintings, math
and innovation to make physical art, and
combine boring materials to make mind-
blowing feats of science and art. Campers will
learn the chemistry and physics behind their
masterpieces.
$250
11Half Week Overnight Full Week Overnight
Slumber Party at Camp e Ages 6–8 SumMermaids e Ages 7–9
June 12–15, July 17–20, July 24–27 June 12–18, July 10–16
Come join friends, old and new, as you discover Become a mermaid this summer by playing
what camp has to offer! Stay up playing water games, swimming, and exploring the
games, take a swim in the pool, and try your water by learning what lives in it. Campers will
hand at other camp activities. This session is even make an art project to create their own
a great start for those ready to try overnight tail! As a special treat, they’ll sport their new
camp. tail in a special photo-op across camp.
$340 $500
Camp-o-Rama e Ages 9–11 Summer Camp Sampler e Ages 7–9
June 19–22, June 26–29, July 10–13 June 5–11, June 19–25,
June 26–July 2, July 24–30
Join other campers from around the area to
explore camp and participate in everything it Camp is for everyone! If you love all things
has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create camp, this session is for you. Participate in
crafts, and have fun with friends, old and new! different activities throughout the week and
have fun with your friends.
$340
$455
Plus! Camp Try-it e Ages 9–11
June 5–11, June 19–25, July 10–16, July 24–30
Join other campers from around the area to
Thursday/Friday explore camp and participate in everything it
Day Camp Add-On has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create
crafts, and have fun with friends, old and
Not ready for more than a half week new! You will even get to paddle around on the
of overnight camp but don't want the water in a canoe!
fun to end? Join us for Thursday and
Friday of Day Camp as well! $455
$100
Discover Camp e Ages 11–14
June 12–18, June 26–July 2, July 17–23
Camp is a great place to try new things and
enjoy tradition. In this action-packed session,
you will take part in some of our most time-
honored camp activities while creating your
own afternoon schedule.
$455
12Night Owls e Ages 11–14 Adulting Boot Camp e Ages 14–17
June 5–11, July 24–30 June 12–18
Hang out “after hours” at camp! You’ll get to be In this camp, you will pick from a variety of
a night owl staying up past the rest of camp’s sessions that help them develop the practical,
lights out for special nighttime activities like real-world skills they'll need to be independent
glow in the dark games & crafts, star gazing young women. Session options range from
and more. Of course, you’ll get to sleep in, too! basic vehicle maintenance (everyone should
know how to fix a flat!), planning and
$500
preparing healthy meals, managing a budget
and learning how to cultivate good credit,
Glamping 101 e Ages 11–14 resume and cover letter writing, interpersonal
June 5–11, July 17–23 and professionalism skills, and more. They're
already prepared for the outdoors; this camp
Discover the perfect balance between
will help them be prepared to adult.
adventure and serenity during this relaxing
week at camp. Work with other members of $500
your group to design an experience chosen
by you. From hanging out at the challenge Camp Designer e Ages 14–17
tower to drifting lazily in the pool, you’re
July 17–23
sure to enjoy all that camp has to offer while
practicing some healthy living habits. Camp can be a great place to hang out with
friends and make amazing memories while
$500
participating in fun activities. During this
session, you will create your own schedule
Eco Camp e Ages 11–14 doing what you love! Whether you try new
June 19–25 things or stick to what you know, the choice is
yours! This camp also includes a field trip that
Become one with nature while you experience
campers will plan when they arrive at camp!
camp in a new way. Observe, hypothesize,
and develop experiments that expand your $550
understanding of the environment including
aquatics, forests, fish and wildlife habitats,
the role of insects, weather, and climate. Camp
includes a field trip for a local adventure in
nature!
$500
13Travel Camp
July 10–16 e Ages 12–17
Join us for a week-long hiking and aquatic adventure! You’ll meet your counselors at
camp, and quickly head out for an overnight trip away from camp where you’ll hike
and canoe your way from campsite to campsite. Campers must have canoeing or
kayaking experience to participate in this camp session. This camp is based out of
Camp Wai Lani.
$750
Click here for a print-friendly Quick Guide
14What about
health and
dietary needs? Gir
l Scout Tacos
While we all LOVE s’mores, there is more
to food at camp than just delicious fireside Ingredients:
snacks. It’s also a great place to try foods that
may be different than what they are used to 5 lbs. hamburger meat
at home. While at camp, we aim to provide 1 52 oz. can of ranch-style beans
your camper with the nutrition they need 5 packages of taco mix
to be their best all day long. That means the 3 large bags of Doritos or Fritos
health and safety of your camper are our
most significant concern in the Dining Hall. 1 lb. cheese (grated)
1 large onion (chopped)
Want to help us make sure their food journey 1 head of lettuce (chopped)
is as seamless as trying a zip line? Be sure to 4 tomatoes (chopped)
take these steps before coming to camp:
Salt and pepper to taste
e Let us know about any special
considerations. In advance on the
Health History form in CampDoc, please Directions:
note any food allergy, religious dietary, or
other nutritional restrictions, including Sprinkle salt in the bottom of
vegetarian needs. your Dutch Oven.
e Contact us if you have concerns. If Brown hamburger meat by
you would like to discuss any special following the directions on taco
considerations or diets before registering seasoning package (don’t add
for camp, we’re here for you. Just drop a too much water).
line to customerconnections@gswcf.
org. Once hamburger meat is
browned, add beans.
e Try new foods with them before
coming to camp. Food you aren’t used Once beans are warmed, serve
to can be a major stressor when away beans and meat mixture on
from home, especially for first-time chips of choice.
campers. The best way to remedy this is
exploring new food together as a family
before summer, and we’ve got a Girl Scout Sprinkle lettuce, tomatoes,
favorite recipe to the right to get your cheese, and onion to taste.
journey started!
15Buddy!
Start
here
ady
Be
n
O w
Make Your
Click here to watch the pre-
recorded video “How to Make
a Beady Buddy” and follow the
directions to complete your very
own lizard!
Included Supplies:
e 2 yards cord or ribbon of choice
e 1 key ring
e Green pony beads
e Orange pony beads
e 2 black pony beads
Additional Supplies:
e Scissors Tie a double
knot here to
e Glue (optional)
finish the
lizard
Click here for a printable version!
16Urban Hike
B I NGO
Click here for a printable version!
Find signs
Make Find a of animals Find a Identify a
a bark beneficial (tracks, non-native constellation
rubbing insect burrows, plant or planet
etc.)
Identify
Find an Measure the
Identify an insect Find a
edible diameter
a bird by its song butterfly
plant of a tree
or sound
Find a
Find a
Pick up plant with
trash you
Watch an FREE a defense
Florida
animal eat native
encounter SPACE mechanism
plant
(thorns, etc.)
Find 3
Wave “hi” Find a Find rain
different Find an
to a fellow white drops on
kinds of amphibian
urban hiker flower leaves
leaves
Find a bird Listen to
Find a Identify a Watch a
or squirrel a squirrel
spider web bird call bird bathe
nest chatter
17mp Wildwo o
Ca d
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18Half Week Overnight Full Week Overnight
Slumber Party at Camp e Ages 6–8 Summer Camp Sampler e Ages 7–9
June 5–8, June 26–29, July 24–27 June 12–18, June 19–25,
Come join friends, old and new, as you discover July 10–16, July 17–23
what camp has to offer! Stay up playing Camp is for everyone! If you love all things
games, take a swim in the pool, and try your camp, this session is for you. Participate in
hand at other camp activities. This session is different activities throughout the week and
a great start for those ready to try overnight have fun with your friends.
camp.
$455
$340
Camp Try-it e Ages 9–11
Camp-o-Rama e Ages 9–11 June 5–11, June 26–July 2
June 5–8, July 24–27
Join other campers from around the area to
Join other campers from around the area to explore camp and participate in everything it
explore camp and participate in everything it has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create
has to offer. Shoot archery, take a hike, create crafts, and have fun with friends, old and
crafts, and have fun with friends, old and new! new! You will even get to ‘horse around’ our
$340 equestrian center for an activity.
$455
Culinary Camp e Ages 9–11
June 19–25, July 10–16
Learn the basic techniques of cooking. You will
try new recipes from scratch – even making
cheese! You will cook every day, sometimes
even preparing some of your own meals!
$500
Homestead Hangout e Ages 9–11
July 24–30
Take it back to the 1800’s! Experience the
lifestyle of early settlers as you take part in
activities like churning butter, preparing meals
on an antique stove, and creating cornhusk
dolls. You will even get to sleep out at Camp
Wildwood’s Homestead for a night or two
during your week at camp!
$500
19Eco Camp Night Owls e Ages 11–14
June 12–18, July 17–23 e Ages 9–11 July 17–23
June 5–11 e Ages 11–14 Hang out “after hours” at Camp! You’ll get to be
Become one with nature while you experience a night owl staying up past the rest of camp’s
camp in a new way. Observe, hypothesize, lights out for special nighttime activities like
and develop experiments that expand your glow in the dark games & crafts, star gazing
understanding of the environment including and more. Of course, you’ll get to sleep in, too!
aquatics, forests, fish and wildlife habitats, $500
the role of insects, weather, and climate. Camp
includes a field trip for a local nature adventure! International
$500 Culinary Camp e Ages 11–14
July 24–30
Glamping 101 e Ages 11–14 Prepare and sample foods from around the
June 12–18, June 19–25 world with your fellow campers. Each day you
Discover the perfect balance between will learn about flavor profiles and traditional
adventure and serenity during this relaxing cooking methods!
week at camp. Work with other members of $500
your group to design an experience chosen
by you. From hanging out in hammocks to
Camp Designer e Ages 14–17
drifting lazily in the pool, you’re sure to enjoy
all that Camp Wildwood has to offer while June 5–11, July 10–16
practicing some healthy living habits. Camp can be a great place to hang out with
$500 friends and make amazing memories while
participating in fun activities. During this
session, you will create your own schedule
Discover Camp e Ages 11–14 doing what you love! Whether you try new
June 26–July 2 things or stick to what you know, the choice is
Camp is a great place to try new things and yours! This camp also includes a field trip that
enjoy tradition. In this action-packed session, campers will plan when they arrive at camp!
you will take part in some of our most time- $550
honored camp activities while creating your
own afternoon schedule.
$455
20Travel Camp
July 20–30 e Ages 12–17
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we explore the mountains
of North Carolina. The adventure begins at Camp Wildwood with team building
activities and preparation for your trip. You’ll also take part in traditional camp
activities like archery, swimming, and crafts. Then you’ll hit the road and head to
the mountains for backpacking, tent camping, and rafting or canoeing (weather
permitting) on one of North Carolina’s many rivers. We’ll return to Camp Wildwood
in time for our end of summer Barn Bash!
$1,325
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21Choosing
the Right
Horse Camp
for Your
Camper
Choosing the right camp isn’t just about
the date. When it comes to selecting a
horseback riding camp, your child’s riding
experience is just as important as their
availability. If they’re too new they’ll be
behind, and if they’re too advanced they’ll
be bored. No one wants to be frustrated
when they’re at summer camp. These
sessions are intended for specific skill
levels, and campers won't be able to
fully participate if they don't have the
necessary skills. Please use the chart and
descriptions on the next page to choose the
appropriate skill group for your camper.
All campers in horse programs will be split
into groups based on riding skill. Campers
will ride 2-4 times during the week.
Excessively hot weather, rain, and skill set
of the group can affect the amount of ride
time. Campers will receive a very well-
rounded experience at the barn, including
learning proper grooming and the basics
of horse, equipment, and stable care. Boots
and helmets are provided for riding, and
campers who wish to bring their own
must check with the Outdoor Program
Department.
If you have any questions, please call
customer care at 813-281-GIRL (4475).
22Has your camper...
...seen a horse? “Newbie” level camps
are for campers who have
little to no experience
Yes No
with horses and riding.
No experience necessary
...ridden a horse? to enroll in these camps.
Yes No
...ridden without
an instructor?
“Beginner” level camps
are for campers who
Yes No have some experience
in riding, but they are
still just starting out
...steered and walked their
in learning to ride.
horse with confidence? Campers should be
able to steer a horse at
Yes No a walking pace without
aid and are not nervous
around horses.
...successfully stopped
their horse?
Yes No
...learned how to trot? “Rookie” level camps
are for campers with
more experience with
Yes No
horses and riding. They
should know who to
...trotted with confidence? groom their horse and
ready them for the
ride, including saddling
Yes No and tacking. Campers
should be confident at
steering at a walking
...taken riding lessons
pace, stopping their
during the year?
horse, and beginning
to learn to steer at a
Yes No trotting pace.
23Eq s
uin m p
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24Newbie Beginner
Pony Party e Ages 6–9 Hoofin’ It e Ages 9–11
Half Week: June 12–15, July 10–13 Full Week: June 12–18
Not quite ready for a whole week in the saddle? Want to learn how to ride horses? Then
This half-week camp is perfect for you! Get to this is the place for you! In this beginner
know the Wildwood horses and learn about horsemanship program you will learn how to
grooming, saddling, and riding basics during ride a horse independently, learn more about
staff-led rides—all while having a blast! horses, and focus in on learning about the hoof
$415 health of your horse.
$610
Pony Tails e Ages 7–9
Full Week: June 5–11, June 26–July 2 Horsin' Around e Ages 9–11
Join us for a taste of Camp Wildwood’s Horse Full Week: June 19–25
Program! This introductory week is perfectly Do you like horses? Do you like games? How
sized for our younger campers who are new to about horses AND games together? Gymkhana
horses and their care. Interact with our horses is an equestrian event in which riders are
in barn and arena lessons. timed individually racing through a pattern
$610 or compete in games on horseback. Sound
like fun? Saddle up to learn new riding skills
while playing mounted games such as egg and
Sea Horses e Ages 7–9 spoon, relay races, and obstacle courses. Build
Full Week: July 17–23 strength, confidence and sportsmanship.
Want to learn about horses? New to the barn $610
scene? Come join our fine furry friends and
get an introduction to the wonderful world of Camp Cowgirl e Ages 9–11
horses. During this session, you’ll learn how to
groom and ride a horse with the instructor’s Full Week: July 10–16
assistance. When you’re not having fun at the Spend this week at camp as a Wild West
barn, you can cool down with your new camp cowgirl. Learn about horses, branding, and
friends extra time at the pool! what exactly barn life was like during this
$610 time. In the saddle, ride like the cowboys and
cowgirls of the Old West. On foot, practice
roping a cow. Once you’ve hung your hat up for
Horse Sense e Ages 7–9 the day, it’s time for some more fun with an
Full Week: July 24–30 assortment of Homestead activities!
This week you will be building your riding $610
skills and earning your Junior Horseback
Riding Badge while on an obstacle course.
You must work together with your horse to
complete a variety of activities and obstacles
which will be recorded to share with friends
and family.
$610
25Take the Reins e Ages 9–11
Rookie
Full Week: July 24–30
English riding: Learn how to groom, saddle,
ride, and steer your horse. Learn about the Trail Mix
fun competitions and disciplines like jumping
over fences and fallen logs. Work toward Cadettes e Ages 11–14
building your riding skills to play fun arena Full Week: June 5–11
games. Campers WILL NOT be jumping in
this session, just learning about the types of Seniors/Ambassadors e Ages 14–17
English riding competitions/events Full Week: June 26–July 2
$610 Enjoy riding in the arena AND riding on the
trail? This camp makes equal time for both.
Saddle Switch-Up e Ages 11–14 Spend the first two days demonstrating your
ability to guide and control your horse in the
Full Week: June 19–25
arena, and then spend your last few days
"Western and English Riding" Interested to hitting the trails to become more confident in
find out what saddle might suit you best? the saddle. When the boots are off, take to the
Experience a week of riding in which half trails on foot, to learn about trail markings and
your time is spent in a Western saddle while map reading. Campers must demonstrate the
the other half is spent in an English one. ability to steer, stop, and control their horse
Discover all the differences and uses of English calmly in the area before any trail riding.
tack versus Western, and some of the riding
$610
disciplines you might do in each saddle.
$610
Bits & Bows e Ages 11–14
Full Week: July 17–23
Come spend some time in the barn with your
favorite horses. Ride in the arena learning skills
and safety. Maybe venture out on the trails one
day as well! When you’re not in the barn, head
to the archery range to perfect your shot.
$610
26Family Camp
Come relax, unwind, and connect as a family at camp. Take part in camp activities
led by staff including archery, nature hikes, cooking classes, and swim time at the
pool. In addition to group family activities you can also take advantage of a special
child-only* and adult-only activity session. Everybody will also get to tie-dye their
own camp t-shirt!
This 3-day, 2-night camp includes all meals, snacks, and activities. Be sure to bring
money with you if you would like to go shopping at the trading post!
All ages are welcome. Girl Scout Membership is required for all adults and campers
in grades K-12. Siblings are welcome and do not require membership.
$125 per person
Camp Wildwood e July 3–5 Camp Wai Lani e July 7–9
Cabins vary in size and configuration All cabins are air conditioned.
from dormitory style, to screened cabin Families with attending with Male family
with natural ventilation. members will be placed in cabins by
Families attending without Male family themselves.
members will be given the option to Families attending without Male family
share a dormitory unit or large cabin members will be given the option to
with another family for a discounted share a cabin with another family for a
rate. discounted rate.
Families will also be given the option to We can accommodate family group sizes
stay in a non-air conditioned unit for a up to 16 in a cabin.
discounted rate.
*Child-only activities are limited to children in grades K-12. Children Pre-K and younger must stay with their
adult guardian(s) at all times during family camp
Click here for a print-friendly Quick Guide
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Calling all future camp counselors!
If you’re ready to unlock your leadership potential and your love of the outdoors, you
can start working toward your CIT I and CIT II Awards. You’ll gain the tools you need to
become a mentor to younger campers and take the steps toward working at camp in the
future. As you progress into CIT II, you may choose one of our specialty tracks and focus
on specific camp activities such as horseback riding, waterfront sports, the challenge
course, STEM, and more! To learn more about the CIT program progression and the CIT
awards, please visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp.
Click here for a print-friendly Quick Guide
28CIT I e Ages 14–17
Camp Wildwood: June 5–18, June 19–July 2
Camp Wai Lani: June 12–25, July 10–23
Are you ready to start your Counselor-in-Training (CIT) journey? Discover your
leadership skills and talents while you learn about enriching the lives of children in the
camp setting. You’ll get a look into what the job of a camp counselor is all about, explore
the steps in developing and delivering programs at camp, and see how summer camp
operates. Gain practical experience and learn how to work with younger campers and
facilitate activities that provide fun with a purpose.
This 2-week overnight camp session is the first step towards earning your CIT I Award
and becoming a camp counselor at our summer camp programs.
Staff are not at camp on weekends, so campers must return home Saturday and return
Sunday for the remainder of their camp session.
$400
CIT II e Ages 14–17
Camp Wildwood: June 12–18, June 26–July 2, July 10–16, July 17–23, July 24–30
Camp Wai Lani: June 5–11, June 19–25, June 26–July 2, July 17–23, July 24–30
Advance your leadership style and discover the rewards of being a camp counselor.
Time will be split between camp program planning, camper interaction, problem
solving, strengthening interpersonal skills, and having fun by participating in activities!
Successful completion of CIT I Camp and CIT I Award are prerequisites for the CIT II
program.
This camp session is the first step towards earning your CIT II Award and the next step
in becoming a camp counselor. Campers may register for multiple and/or consecutive
weeks, but must return home over the weekend.
$150
Camp Ambassador
Camp Ambassadors focus on a specific program area of interest, have an active
role in the units, and learn how camp is run. Successful completion of CIT I
and CIT II Camp and earning both the CIT I and CIT II Awards are prerequisites
for the Camp Ambassador program.
Admission to this 4-week overnight camp session is based on applying and
interviewing with our camp directors. Camp Ambassadors must return home
over the weekends.
Free, visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp to complete the required application.
29Pamper Your Camper!
Surprise your camper with a special care package that they will get at check in on their first
day of summer camp! Most items in the Basic, Happy Camper and Bells & Whistles packs will
be branded with our 2022 Camp Theme “Friends, Fun & Adventure” featuring the Red Panda
Bear. We have a number of base packages to choose from and you can give them a little extra
something special with an add-on pack. GSWCF reserves the right to substitute items of similar style and value.
Summer Camp Care Packages
$30
+ tax $32.25
$40
+ tax $43.00
$60
+ tax $64.50
Basic Happy Camper Bells & Whistles
Mesh Laundry Bag, BASIC + BASIC + HAPPY CAMPER +
Bucket Hat, 2022 patch 2022 Collectible Trading Pin Pillowplush Pillow Blanket
and water bottle sticker and Whisper Lantern and Red Panda plush
Add-on Packs for Your Care Package
(can also be purchased separately)
$50
+ tax $53.75
Camp Besties Pack Camp bestie tees, friends stretch bead Charm It! bracelet, BFF
Charm It! BFF Fun Patch. Includes (2) of each item.
Daily Surprise Pack! Campers who are staying for a week of camp will receive a
$35
+ tax $37.63
different item daily (half-week campers will get three items at once on their last day). Surprise
items include something fun for the nighttime, something to capture memories, something to
play with, something practical and something fun in the sun!
Free Time Pack!
$25
+ tax $26.88
Campers will have fun with this pack with their cabin mates
playing with items in this pack! Includes: magnetic hangman, cat’s cradle string game, Jax
set, Mad Libs and Girl Scout Mystery Book!
$18
+ tax $20.35
Glow-in-the-Dark Pack
This fun pack will have items that glow, blink, and shine at night!
30Tra e s
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Help your camper bring camp memories home and learn life skills—like money
management and budgeting—as they choose memento’s with a gift certificate to
spend at the Camp Trading Post during their stay at camp.
Purchase a Gift Certificate during camp registration in increments of starting at $20.
Most families leave deposits of $30 for their camper. If a camper does not spend the
entire amount, they will receive change in the form of a gift certificate that they can
spend at any GSWCF Trading Post or GSWCF Girl Scout Store location.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept cash at the Trading Post.
Items available at the Trading Post include camp memorabilia like t-shirts, stuffed
animals, water bottles, journals, flashlights, bandanas, autograph items, fun patches,
games and much more. Prices vary from $1-$30 so there is something for everyone.
Purchase your Trading Post Gift Certificate online during registration or while
checking-in at camp. We also accept credit cards, cookie dough and nut bucks at the
trading post. Camper rules prohibit cash in the sleeping units so please do not send
cash, as we will not have any change on hand.
Gift Certificates are only valid for use at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Shops or Trading Posts. They are not
valid for online purchase at the Girl Scout Shop ecommerce. GSWCF Trading Post Gift certificates do not expire.
All Care Packages, Add-on Packs and Trading Post Gift Certificates are available
for purchase during registration or on check-in day at camp while supplies last.
PLEASE NOTE: Items are different every year.
31Let Us Be
Your Parenting
Partner
All parents want to see their child have a strong, fresh start at camp, unrestrained by
past problems. Some parents hesitate to provide camps with personal information
about their camper’s behavior or past experiences. They fear the information may
be misused or are concerned about their child being labeled, singled out, or treated
differently. We want to be your parenting partner through the summer camp
experience, so you know their personal needs are met even before your camper arrives.
We take your child’s mental health seriously.
As seasoned camp professionals, we appreciate and understand these concerns.
Having prior knowledge of a learning difficulty, ADHD, medical condition, recent loss,
or significant change in the family can make a tremendous difference in helping us be
sensitive to your child’s need for patience, understanding, and reassurance, especially
in the first few days of camp. We also know how invaluable such information can help
your child make a smooth and happy adjustment to life away from home.
Children often use their behaviors rather than their words to tell us something is
bothering them. Having advanced knowledge of areas that might be difficult for your
child helps us understand the messages in their actions. Especially true for children
with anxiety or attention issues, knowing in advance allows us to provide them with a
summer that is as rewarding as it is safe. The better we know your child, the more we
can do to ensure a better camp experience for them.
Our commitment is to use such information only to help your child adjust to camp.
It will not be used unless necessary and will only be made available to those staff
members whose knowledge is directly relevant to the safe and joyous delivery of camp
programs for your camper. We encourage you to make us a full partner in planning
for your child’s summer success by providing us with as much information as you
can about your camper. Our online Health History form contains space for this vital
information.
32We hope to be able to serve
all who wish to attend camp.
We strive to make accommodations for special needs and can, in many cases. Campers
must be able to function in a 6:1 camper to adult ratio. Special needs may include a range
of physical, medical, developmental, dietary, behavioral, or communicative abilities.
Providing a safe and positive experience to all campers is of the utmost importance to
us. We reserve the right to make decisions of participation based on the extent of the
camper’s needs and our ability to meet those needs in a camp setting. Please contact the
camp director if you have any questions or concerns about your camper attending camp.
Campers must be able to meet the following essential functions to attend Girl Scouts of
West Central Florida summer resident and day camps:
e Move independently from place to place
e Effectively interact in group-based program content
e Be able to meet personal needs (bathing, toileting, dressing, diet management, etc.)
e Capable self-manager of chronic illness.
e A camper must be aware of their dietary restrictions, medication requirements, and
potential restrictions on physical activity and can alert counselors when they need
additional assistance.
Please be sure to select a program that is suitable to your camper’s abilities. If your
camper requires specific amenities for medical conditions (such as air conditioning or
electricity access for medical devices) please indicate those needs in your CampDoc
profile and the camp director and health staff will contact you approximately three
weeks prior to your child’s camp session to review accommodation needs.
33Testimonials
“ My favorite memory of Wai Lani
is climbing up the ropes course for the
first time. I had my friends cheering me “
on from the ground as my feet flew
through the air on the zipline!
Girl Scout Camp Alum
“ There’s always something new and
something different that you can do.
You don’t really feel like you’re
“
being judged by anyone.
Girl Scout Junior
“ You stay the same, but when you
leave camp you’re more proud, more
confident in who you are.
“
Girl Scout Cadette
To learn more about how you can “Let Cookies Pay Your Way to Camp” and how our “campership”
program may help defray the costs of attending camp, visit gswcf.org/SummerCamp.
34Mark your How to register:
calendars! Visit us online at
gswcf.org/
SummerCamp
Registration opens Log in or create a new
December 8, 2021 at 9 a.m. account in CampDoc
gswcf.org/SummerCamp Find your camper’s
preferred session and
click the link to register
No paper forms to fill out, no checks to write, and
no waiting to find out if your camper got into their Pay the deposit for each
first-choice sessions! GSWCF makes it easy to plan session you want your
your summer adventures through the Summer camper to attend
Camp section of our website.
Registration is
For help with the registration process, contact complete!
CustomerConnections@gswcf.org or call
1-800-881-GIRL (4475).
Non-Members Welcome to
Get a Taste of Girl Scouts!
Campers entering grades 1–12 in Fall 2021 can attend camp.
Non-Girl Scouts simply pay a $25 membership fee in addition
to the camp fee to become a registered 2021–22 Girl Scout
member. Upon joining, campers will have all of the benefits
of Girl Scout membership through September 2021!
PLEASE NOTE: A $25 membership fee is not required for
male siblings of a Girl Scout attending Family Camp.
Early Registration Information: For summer 2022
we are excited to open registration with a special Girl Scout
Branded Nalgene Water Bottle for the first 300 individual
campers who register for any overnight, day, or travel camp
(campers will receive their item when they check into camp)!
Also get $30 off any camp through December (includes Day
Camps, Half-Week, and Specialty/travel camps).
35Girl Scouts of West Central Florida 4610 Eisenhower Blvd. Tampa, FL 33634 P 1-800-881-GIRL (4475) or 813-281-GIRL (4475) www.gswcf.org
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