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2019 Camp Guide
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You don’t have to be a Girl Scout for camp at
to unleash your Girl Scout strong! GSSNE.ORG
LETTER FROM OUR CEO
Dear Caregivers, • Display positive values She’ll come to have This Camp Guide is chocked full of fun
a greater respect for the natural world as she programs built to unleash your girl’s inner
Girl Scout summer camp…it brings back such G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker,
goes exploring among the trees! Imagine
amazing childhood memories for me! I hope Leader) ™.
how she develops a greater appreciation for
you hold a fondness in your heart as you think
the importance of respecting others while
of the memories made in your Go-getter: Try an overnight program
moving through the woods together.
youth. How exciting that you at Overnight Camp or Summer Outdoor
and your Girl Scout (or soon to • Seek challenges and learn resilience Series.
be Girl Scout) can now enjoy Think of how she’ll feel when her arrow
mapping out memories for hits the target in archery or maneuvers Innovator: Participate in STEM activities at
summer 2019! successfully in the water while swimming Day or Overnight Camp.
or boating. Maybe she won’t at first feel
Although warmer weather Risk-taker: Take on the high ropes course
comfortable with a new experience like
seems like it’s far away, we or rock wall.
the ropes course or teaching her unit a
publish the GSSNE Camp
new song, but imagine her growth as she Leader: Harness leadership skills by
Guide in December because we
tries and eventually succeeds! joining fun teen leadership programs.
know that families have already
started making their summer plans. What • Form and maintain healthy We can’t wait to see what you and your
better time to dream of warm and sunny days relationships Imagine the friendships
than when it’s cold and snowy? girl decide to try…and we’ll be with you
she’ll make at camp! I know women, both every step of the way to support her
including myself, who still maintain summer journey!
Girl Scout programs are special any time of
friendships formed at Girl Scout Camp!
year, but in my experience, camp provides one
These are the friendships that last because
of the best opportunities to flourish and reap
they are real!
the benefits of Girl Scouting. At GSSNE Girl Scout
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Camp, your Girl Scout will: • Learn to identify and solve problems in
her camp community Negotiating group
• Develop a stronger sense of self norms especially with girls of differing
She’ll feel pride in navigating her “home away
needs can be challenging, but once your girl
from home”—learning that she’s got what it
learns how to respect herself and others by
takes to be independent! She’ll also try many Pamela J. Hyland
negotiating kapers (camp chores) or getting
new things that she’ll delight in mastering! Chief Executive Officer
up with her buddy in the night, she’ll take
the skill through life! Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
gssne @GirlScoutsofSNE /GSSNE
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GSSNE GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS WHAT’S
INSIDE?
Our camps offer girls a safe space to enjoy
traditional camp activities, explore their
interests, and discover the outdoors. Campers
follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law as they
participate in girl-led activities that teach
valuable life skills like self-reliance, leadership,
and perseverance under the guidance of 4 N
ote from the Outdoor
caring, well-trained staff. Program Manager
We have four Day Camps located throughout Camp Cookie 6 Choose your Own
Rhode Island and Massachusetts: Cookie, Adventure Quiz
Green Forest, Promising Acres, and Rocky Camp
Farm. Camp Hoffman, our Overnight Camp Promising 8 Summer Outdoor Series
Acres
located in West Kingston, Rhode Island, is
a wonderful way for girls to increase their 9 Day Camp General Information
independence by living away from home. No
matter the camp, Girl Scouts of Southeastern
10 About our Day Camps
New England (GSSNE) provides all girls with
the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp
11 Day
Camp Programs Overview
activities, develop a deep appreciation for
nature, and create cherished memories with
their Girl Scout family. 12 Day Camp Program Descriptions
We’re Accredited 13 Day Camp Bus Schedules
All Girl Scouts of Southeastern New
England camps are proudly accredited by Camp Rocky Farm 16 Overnight Camp General
the American Camp Information
Association. This means Camp Green Forest
that our camps comply Camp Hoffman 17 Overnight Camp Programs
with more than 300 Overview
industry-established
standards in health, safety, and program. For 18 O
vernight Camp Program
more information about what accreditation Descriptions
means to you and your camper, visit
www.campparents.org/funsafety. All GSSNE 22 Registration & Health
camps follow ACA guidelines and state laws, in Information
addition to Girl Scouts of the USA’s guidelines.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 3
There´s adventure
for every girl at
Girl Scout camp!
Note from our Outdoor Program Manager
Calling all Go-getters who are up to the challenge of new
experiences, all Innovators who are ready to take creativity
to the next level, all Risk-takers who are ready to tackle
our adventure programs, and all Leaders who are ready to
blaze their own camp path!
At Girl Scout Camp we know the value of offering a
supportive empowering environment, where every girl can
lead, and no two days are alike. When choosing the right
camp for your girl we know you have a tough decision, so we
re-designed our guide with you in mind!
We want to make it easier for you to decide if Overnight Camp is right for your camper
so check out our helpful quiz on page 7. To better plan the 2019 camp season we’ve
created an easy to read grid to show which programs will be offered throughout the
summer! We’ve even expanded our Day Camp section to explain a bit more of what we
do at camp, and streamlined our overnight section to be more user-friendly. All of this
was done to better assist you in making the right choice for you and your camper and
we hope you like it!
The summer of 2019 will see additional older girl offerings for our overnight campers
and a special weekend event. All of our campers will be working towards badges like
never before through new themed programs at our Day Camps and Overnight Camp.
Campers will even have more opportunities to give Overnight Camp a chance with
added mini sessions. And finally, for the first time ever, campers will have the chance to
complete a Journey during select weeks at Camp Hoffman—how cool!
We can’t wait to show you all of the amazing things we have planned for the summer.
Adventure awaits every G.I.R.L. at our camps—get ready for a transformative Girl Scout
camp experience!
Michelle “Timber” Burke
Outdoor Program Manager
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
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TOP 8
Reasons
to come to
Girl Scout
Camp.
8 THE COUNSELORS: Our staff are trained,
caring, and hilariously FUN! They have
cool camp names and make every day
unforgettable. If you come to Overnight
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UNPLUG FROM TECHNOLOGY: Camp is a great
way to get back to nature and enjoy the world and
relationships without technology. At Girl Scout Camp,
we believe life is best when it’s happening right in
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MAKE TRUE FRIENDS: Camp is a special place
where true and deep friendships develop. Campers
help each other overcome fears and difficulties.
They act silly without judgement and criticism, and
Camp this summer, you’ll even meet front of you. share new experiences together!
counselors from around the world! In
summer 2018, our international staff came
from Australia, England, Germany, Ireland,
Poland, Russia and Scotland!
4 DEVELOP LIFE-LONG SKILLS: “Everything I know
about getting along with others, solving problems,
overcoming fears, and taking initiative, I learned at
Girl Scout Camp. Not to mention other awesome first
1 HAVE THE BEST
SUMMER OF
7 YOUR LIFE!
GET ACTIVE IN THE OUTDOORS: Summer experiences such as rock climbing, outdoor cooking,
camp is full of awesome! With a wide whitewater kayaking, backpacking and DIY crafting. I
range of activities available, there is always
something to look forward to: swimming,
use what I learned at camp everyday as a high school
teacher while working effectively in a team with other
“Camp is my new
archery, arts & crafts, the rock wall, boating,
campfires, s’mores, and so much more!
teachers and while supporting my students.”
—Girl Scout volunteer and high school teacher
favorite thing in the
world.” – Camper, age 6
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BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT: While at Girl Scout
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TAKE SAFE RISKS AND BECOME Camp, campers learn to be independent thinkers
MORE CONFIDENT: Counselors regularly and doers. Counselors cultivate each camper’s
encourage campers to take safe risks, from ability to make sense of the world based on personal
reaching new heights on the rock climbing observations and experiences! Campers are given
wall to performing a goofy skit in front opportunities to try activities and tasks on their own
of others. With a cheering squad behind and are provided adult assistance when needed.
them, campers gain incredible confidence.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 5
GIRL ARE YOU READY for Girl Scout Camp?
QUIZ
NO WAY MAYBE YOU BET!
YOUR SCORE
Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend’s house? 1 2 3
16-26 It sounds like you're not quite ready to take the
plunge, but you can get a feel for camp life with one of
Can you shampoo and brush/comb your own hair? 1 2 3
these options:
Do you do chores at home? 1 2 3 Day Camp is great for outdoor experiences—you get
to have all sorts of camp fun during the day and go
Do you enjoy outdoor activities like playing in the woods, home to sleep in your own bed at night.
1 2 3 *Learn more on page 9*
streams, or fields?
Can you survive without a radio, TV, video games, iPod, 1 2 3 Troop or Family campouts allow your troop friends
and cell phone? or family to spend the weekend with you at camp.
Attend one of our Summer Outdoor Series programs
Are you calm around spiders or bugs? 1 2 3
at Camp Hoffman to get a feel for what camping is like.
*Learn more on page 8*
Can you make your own bed and keep track of your
1 2 3
personal belongings?
Do you like to meet new people and have fun with others, 27-37 You're confident and ready to try new things!
1 2 3 Get accustomed to camping with one of these options:
not just your best friends?
Do you enjoy sleeping outside and listening to the sounds Overnight mini-sessions are a great way for you to
1 2 3 experience the great outdoors. Join in on the fun at
of nature?
Camp Hoffman for Sessions 1A and 1B.
Can you sleep without a nightlight? 1 2 3 *For more info see page 18*
Would you be okay sleeping in a tent/cabin with other Attend one of our Summer Outdoor Series programs
1 2 3
girls, knowing that your counselors are nearby? at Camp Hoffman to get a feel for what camping is like.
*Learn more on page 8*
Would you be okay walking to a nearby building to brush
1 2 3
your teeth or use the bathroom?
38-48 If you're not already a camping pro, you're going
Will you try new foods that might be different than what 1 2 3 to be a natural! You love adventure, trying new things,
you eat at home? and making new friends. It sounds like you're ready for
Do you enjoy trying new things? 1 2 3 an Overnight Camp session that lasts a whole week!
Learn more on page 16*
Do you live by the Girl Scout Law? 1 2 3
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Are you REALLY excited about camp? 1 2 3
ADULT ARE YOU READY for Girl Scout Camp?
QUIZ
NO WAY MAYBE YOU BET! YOUR SCORE
Are you relaxed when your girl is away at a slumber party? 1 2 3
14-24 Your girl (and you) may not be entirely
Would you be okay communicating with your girl through ready for Overnight Camp. Day Camp and Troop or
1 2 3 Family campouts are great ways to prepare girls
mail only?
(and parents/caregivers) for Overnight Camp next
Are you prepared to go several days without seeing your girl? 1 2 3 summer.
At Day Camp, girls enjoy tons of daytime camp fun
Are you comfortable with your girl living and playing in a
rustic setting where it may rain and thunder? 1 2 3 and come home at night.
*Learn more on page 9*
Would you be willing to help your girl become comfortable
1 2 3 Troop or Family campouts invites troop friends or
using her sleeping bag, flashlight, and mess kit?
the whole family to spend the weekend at camp.
Attend one of our Summer Outdoor Series
Are you willing to entrust the camp staff with the care
of your girl? 1 2 3 programs at Camp Hoffman to get a feel for what
camping is like.
*Learn more on page 8*
Are you confident in your girl's ability to:
Socialize with girls she doesn't know? 1 2 3 25-34 It sounds like you are ready to send your girl
to camp for a two-night mini-session! If you're
Shampoo and brush/comb her own hair? 1 2 3 still not sure, get adjusted to the camp life with a
Family or Troop campout.
Make her bed and keep track of her belongings? 1 2 3 *Learn more on pages 18 & 8*
Help with camp chores like sweeping, setting tables, and
picking up litter? 1 2 3
35-42 You've done this before, haven't you? You are
Sleep in a tent/cabin with other girls, knowing that her 1 2 3 confident in your girl's abilities and willing to help
counselors are nearby? her prepare for camp. You and your girl are ready
for a week-long Day Camp or Overnight Camp
Try new foods and fill up on food that she likes if she 1 2 3 session!
doesn’t like the main dish? *Learn more on pages 11 & 17*
Ask about ingredients before eating something to which 1 2 3
she might be allergic?
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 7
Ask for help if she needs it? 1 2 3
SUMMER OUTDOOR SERIES**
The Great Escape* Family Camp Tall & Small
Brownie through Ambassador Troops/groups are What could make camp even more fun? Sharing This program is great for the first time overnight
invited to join us for an amazing outdoor weekend! the adventures with your whole family! Spend camper (grades 1 and up) and their favorite
Our awesome camp staff will make sure you quality time with dad while boating on Larkin adult (all genders welcome!). You can also join
have a blast enjoying swimming, boating, archery Pond, challenge your sister to scale the rock us if you’ve been to camp before and want to
(grades 4+), and more! Please bring a bag dinner wall with you, or take aim at archery with experience adventures with your special adult!
for Friday evening; hearty meals are provided in grandma! After a busy day of hiking, swimming, Try activities together such as swimming,
the dining hall on Saturday and Sunday with a and crafting, you’ll enjoy s’mores around the boating, crafting, hiking, and more. There will be
continental style breakfast. All participants will campfire. All family members are welcome, s’mores, too, of course! You’ll sleep in a platform
sleep in platform tents. and one youth camper must be a registered tent and make memories that will last forever.
Girl Scout.
*Troop Camp Training is not required for this Dates: August 3-4
weekend. Dates: July 5-7
Cost: $55 per person (adults and girls should
Registration for the Great Escape is only available Cost: $80 per person (all family members each register)
to Troop Leaders. Full payment for each camper should register together)
must be made during online registration (no Registration deadline: June 29
Registration deadline: June 21
deposits accepted).
Dates: June 21-23
Cost: $70 per person (adults and girls should
each register)
Registration deadline: June 7
**Please note that Cookie Credits are not accepted for these programs.
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DAY CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
A typical
Come discover why day at
camp life is the best life! Day Camp
Camp means something different to every girl, but we 7:00 p.m. at Camp Rocky Farm, and 7:30 p.m. at all other
can say with confidence that Girl Scout Camp will be both Day Camps. If your camper is not attending the Thursday
meaningful and memorable. Our camps offer programs Late Night option, please pick-up at your Day Camp at
that are an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership 4:00 p.m. (bus transportation will not be available on 9:00 a.m.
Experience. Thursday afternoon). Flag ceremony
Our Day Camps typically run Monday through Friday EXTENDED DAY CAMP AT GREEN FOREST: This
and provide girls entering grades 1-12 a safe and caring summer, for an additional $15.00 fee, Camp Green Forest
environment where they can try new experiences, meet campers can stay until 5:30 p.m. and be picked up on site
9:15 a.m. - Noon
friends and explore the outdoors. Best of all—activities Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please be sure
Activities or swimming
are girl-led, meaning campers help choose their camp to select this option during registration.
adventure. Learn about wildlife with nature activities, cool
off with water games, practice archery skills—camp fun is TRANSPORTATION: Take the Bus!
never in short supply! Girls entering grades 6 and up have The camp experience begins with songs, laughter,
the opportunity to earn leadership awards in programs like and meeting new friends on the bus ride to camp. Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Program Aide Training and through completion of Program Bus transportation is included with every Day Camp Lunch
Aide, BuddyUp and Waterways Apprenticeships. Read on registration and you can select your preferred bus stop!
to learn more about each of our awesome camps! Due to requests received by several local towns, we
require that campers at Camp Promising Acres (with the
THURSDAY LATE NIGHTS: Did you know you can stay exception of early drop-off/late pick-up campers) take 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
late on Thursday evenings at all of our Day Camps? If you the bus to and from camp each day. Bus transportation is Activities or swimming
don’t want the fun of Day Camp to end, stay late with us optional for Camp Cookie, Camp Green Forest, and Camp
on Thursdays for campfires, s’mores, games, and much Rocky Farm. Important note: Due to normal morning
more! Late night programming ends at 7:00 p.m. at Camp and afternoon traffic delays, our buses are occasionally
Rocky Farm, and 7:30 p.m. at all other Day Camps. A late delayed! Please plan to be available for a 30-minute
night evening bus run will be available—the afternoon bus window during both your bus stop drop-off and pick-up
3:30 - 4 p.m.
will not run. If your camper is attending the Thursday Late times. Any adult picking up a camper will be required to
Closing Ceremonies
Night option and not taking the bus, on-site pick-up is at show photo ID.
THURSDAY
LATE NIGHTS
EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE AT
CAMP PROMISING ACRES: We know working families can use NEW 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
THIS Activities &
some help with early drop off and late pick up hours! This summer for an
YEAR ! Dinner
additional $30.00 fee, Camp Promising Acres campers can arrive as early
as 7:30 a.m. for drop off and can stay until 5:30 p.m. for on-site pick up. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Please be sure to select this option during registration. Camp Show &
Closing Ceremonies
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 9
DAY CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
DAY CAMPS
Camp Cookie / 116 Long Entry Road, Chepachet, RI 02814
Founded in 1956, Camp Cookie is a 125-acre quintessential camp, with
REGISTER EARLY!
a natural pond, wooded sites, and hiking trails. General camp activities
may include: archery, rock wall, swimming (lessons and free swim), New year, new adventures!
boating, team building activities, sports and games, arts & crafts, Camp registration opens January 2, 2019. If you register by
hiking, singing, and cookouts. March 31, you’ll score a cool Camp Early Bird fun patch!
(one patch per camper)*
Camp Green Forest / 2850 Ministerial Road, *Please note that all camp activities are dependent on the age level of the
West Kingston, RI 02892 camper, staffing expertise, and weather conditions. Campers entering
Founded in 1990, Camp Green Forest is on the same property as our grades 2 and above can reach new heights on the rock wall at Camp Cookie,
overnight camp, Camp Hoffman. Leave your personal touch at Green Promising Acres, and Rocky Farm while campers in grades 6 and above can
Forest by adding to our rock garden! If you just can’t get enough of scale the high ropes course at Camp Green Forest. Campers entering grades
Green Forest, you can opt to stay at camp for an extra hour after the 4 and above can aim for bullseyes at archery.
bus leaves (parent/guardians must pick-up campers personally at
5:30 p.m.). General camp activities may include: archery, rock wall,
swimming (lessons and free swim), boating, team building activities,
low ropes challenge course, GaGa Ball, sports and games, arts & crafts,
hiking, singing, cookouts, and archery.
Camp Promising Acres*/ 591 Dillon Lane, Swansea, MA 02777
Founded in 1968, Camp Promising Acres is an 81-acre property with
an on-site swimming pool, rolling hills, and the charming Root Beer Day Camp
River and Soda Pop Pond, where campers can explore the wildlife. At
Promising Acres, a camp morning may include: archery, swimming
sessions are $260.00
(lessons and free swim), or rock wall! Girls eat their lunch together, if you register before
and then get excited for an afternoon of team building activities,
sports and games, arts & crafts, hiking, singing, and cookouts.
3/31/2019.
*Camp Promising Acres complies with regulations of the After 4/1/2019 Day Camp
Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by sessions are $285.00.
the local Board of Health.
Camp Rocky Farm / 160 Carroll Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Founded in 1950, Camp Rocky Farm is a 7-acre property right by the
beach in Newport. This camp is within walking distance of Ocean Drive
and the Newport Mansions. At nearby Gooseberry Beach, campers
build sandcastles, hunt for hermit crabs, and enjoy swimming.
10DAY CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
*For campers attending Camp Promising Acres: If you wish to
DAY CAMP PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
continue your summer fun at Camp Rocky Farm be sure to check
out our updated bus schedule on page 15.
Entering Grades Camps Cookie, Green Forest & Promising Acres Camps Cookie, Green Forest, *Rocky Farm Camps Green Forest & *Rocky Farm
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5
July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-August 2 August 5-August 9
Grades 1-3 Glitter & Goo Juliette’s Mini Makers Crafty Critters Little Chefs
Treasure Hunt
Grades 4-9 Dumbledore’s A Pirate’s Life Be Bold and Build Paint, Clay and Papier-mâché The Great Camp Cook-off
Army for Me!
Program Aide Program Aide
Training Apprenticeship Program Aide Apprenticeship
Grades 6-8
(PA- I) - Camp (PA II) - Camp (PA II) - Camp Cookie
Promising Acres Promising Acres
Program Aide
Training
(PA I) - Camp Cookie
BuddyUP/ BuddyUP/ BuddyUP/ BuddyUP/Waterways
Grades 10-12 Waterways Waterways Waterways BuddyUP/Waterways Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship
NEW CADETTE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BUDDYUP/WATERWAYS
SOMETHING IS MISSING!
Program Aide Training (PA-I): This foundational leadership program is for girls who are
just starting their leadership journey. PAs mentor younger girls by sharing skills, testing their
APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION
knowledge and trying out their new roles as budding leaders. Attendees in this program You may have noticed that BuddyUP and Waterways Trainings are
will enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming and hiking, while gaining a deeper not in this Camp Guide. We’ve decided to revamp and launch a
understanding of what it takes to lead younger campers in a troop or camp setting. new and improved Day Camp Leadership experience for summer
Required experience: None Cost: Prior to 3/31/19 - $200.00 after 4/1/19 - $225.00 2020! If you’ve completed BuddyUP or Waterways Training in 2017 or
2018, please contact us at customercare@gssne.org to apply for an
Program Aide Apprenticeship (PA-II): This week-long program is designed to build upon the Apprenticeship session at one of our Day Camps. Applications must
skills built through participation in council-sponsored Program Aide Training or Program Aide be received and approved 4 weeks prior to your selected session
Training (PA-I) at Camp Cookie or Promising Acres. Girls will discover the basics of planning and start date.
leading programs that can be applied to both troop and camp settings. This experience will
provide girls with the skills needed for conflict resolution and group management. These future Cost: FREE
leaders will also learn about different, individual learning styles along with the developmental Entering Grades: 10-12
characteristics of younger campers. Girls will complete their 6 activity sessions to earn their PA Dates: Sessions 1-3 (Camp Cookie, Green Forest & Promising
pin, and will be pinned at the end of the week. Acres), Session 4 (Camp Cookie, Green Forest and Rocky Farm),
Required Experience: Program Aide Training or Day Camp Program Aide in Training (PA-I) Session 5 (Camp Green Forest and Rocky Farm)
Cost: Prior to 3/31/19 - $200.00 after 4/1/19 - $225.00
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 11DESCRIPTIONS
GRAM INFORMAITON
Session 1 to create a unique project while at camp. Swing a
July 8-July 12 hammer, twist a screwdriver, and hone your dexterity
Registration deadline: June 24 while sawing. How about a cardboard design
challenge? In-between construction, take a swim or a
Glitter and Goo hike in the woods.
Do you like messes and concoctions? Do you believe
GENERAL
that glitter is more than just an accessory, it’s a
lifestyle? Find out what happens when we turn gross Session 4
into an art form. You might experiment with a lava July 29-August 2
lamp, eat “dirt”, or create sparkly ooblek. Explore all Registration deadline: July 15
CAMPPRO
other camp activities as well.
Crafty Critters
Dumbledore’s Army Come to camp to create! If you love to use your
DAYCAMP
Welcome to a week of wizardry adventures! Delve into imagination and be creative, you’ve come to the right
oozing potions, herbology, and a little bit of magic, just place. You and other doodlebugs can make nature
like Harry Potter. Spend time conquering your fears mobiles, paint a picture inspired by the plants around
DAY
with your friends and competing for house points! you, and create your very own bug wings. Display your
artwork for fellow campers at the end of the week.
Paint, Clay and Papier-mâché
Session 2 Get your hands dirty as you get creative! Explore your
July 15-July 19
artistic side with a different project each day. Try new
Registration deadline: July 1
techniques of upcycling and eco-cycling to become
Juliette’s Treasure Hunt a resourceful artist using the world around you. Add
Juliette’s pearls are missing and we need your help! splashes of color and dabble with texture as you
Use your spyglass to follow the clues and develop your create your own masterpiece. Exhibit your art on the
treasure hunting skills. Letterbox your way through a last day of camp.
swashbuckling good time!
A Pirate’s Life for Me!
Ahoy there, mateys! Spend your week following a
Session 5
August 5-August 9
treasure map for clues as you letterbox and orienteer
Registration deadline: July 22
your way through camp. Learn basic outdoor skills that
will help in your “X Marks the Spot” challenge at the end Little Chefs *
of the week. Learn the tools of the trade like geocaching, A pinch of this and a dash of that—enjoy a culinary
hiking, archery and more. adventure at camp! Whether you’re a chef in the
making or a newbie, grab your apron and chef’s hat
and join us to make snacks for yourself and your
Session 3 friends. Your tasty treats will give you the energy to
July 22-July 26 hike, swim, and do all the activities you love at camp!
Registration deadline: July 8
The Great Camp Cook-off *
Mini Makers As Julia Child said, “Try new recipes, learn from
Do you love tinkering? Imagine all the fun things you your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!”
can build with marshmallow bricks and toothpick Test your knowledge with various outdoor culinary
sticks! You’ll have so much fun making and unmaking challenges this week! You’ll be cooking or creating
that you’ll never want to leave. a different delight every day. Go on an ingredient
scavenger hunt and practice introductory knife skills,
Be Bold and Build learn about measurements, time management,
If you come…you can build it! Use common tools sanitation and safety, and more.
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*We will do our best to accommodate any food allergies. Please don’t forget to send lunch with your camper during these sessions!DAY CAMP BUS INFORMATION
To and fro, to camp we go!
CAMP COOKIE
JULY 8-AUGUST 2
116 Long Entry Road, Chepachet, RI 02814 BUS 1
START DROP OFF TIME THURSDAY
BUS LOCATION *Departs Camp 4:00pm DROP OFF
TIME
*Departs Camp 7:30pm
7:30 AM Shaw’s Parking Lot, 125 Robert Toner Blvd., 5:10 PM 8:40 PM
North Attleboro, MA 02760
Colonial Crossings, 1800 Mendon Road, 4:50 PM 8:20 PM
7:45 AM
Cumberland, RI 02864
St. Phillip’s Church, 622 Putnam Pike, 4:25 PM 7:55 PM
8:10 AM Smithfield, RI 02828
8:15 AM CVS, 1068 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02814 4:10 PM 7:40 PM
BUS 2
DROP OFF TIME THURSDAY
START BUS LOCATION DROP OFF
TIME *Departs Camp 4:00pm
*Departs Camp 7:30pm
7:30 AM Cranston Christian Fellowship, 5:15 PM 8:45 PM
1114 Scituate Road, Cranston RI 02921
Camp bussing is optional
Drop-off / for Camp Cookie and Camp Job Lot/Planet Fitness, 1493 Hartford Ave.,
Pick-up Green Forest, which means 7:45 AM 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
Johnston, RI 02919
at camp! that you can drop-off and
pick-up on-site, if desired. Lancellota Banquet Hall, 1113 Charles St.,
8:10 AM 4:45 PM 8:15 PM
Drop-off is at 8:30 a.m. and North Providence, RI 02904
pick-up is at 4:00 p.m. at
your Day Camp. Any adult Masjid Church, 40 Sayles Hill Rd.,
picking up a camper will be 8:25 AM North Smithfield, RI 02896 4:15 PM 7:45 PM
required to show photo ID.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 13INFORMAITON
INFORMATION
CAMP GREEN FOREST CAMP PROMISING ACRES
JULY 8-AUGUST 9 JULY 8-JULY 26
2850 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI 02892 BUS 1 591 Dillon Lane, Swansea, MA 02777 BUS 1
GENERAL
DROP OFF THURSDAY DROP OFF THURSDAY
START TIME DROP OFF START TIME DROP OFF
BUS LOCATION BUS LOCATION
TIME *Departs *Departs TIME *Departs *Departs
DAY CAMP BUS
Camp 4:00pm Camp 7:30pm Camp 4:00pm Camp 7:30pm
Girl Scout Office, 500 5:00 PM 8:30 PM Studley School, 299
7:30 AM 5:15 PM 8:45 PM
Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 7:30 AM Rathbun-Willard Drive,
Attleboro, MA 02703
Showcase Cinema (furthest
lot, on the side opposite Texas Park & Ride, Corner Exchange &
7:50 AM Roadhouse), 1200 Quaker Lane Rt. 2, 4:40 PM 8:10 PM Broadway, (close to 216 Broadway),
7:40 AM 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
East Greenwich, RI 02818 Pawtucket, RI 02860
South County Trail (Park & Ride), Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue,
8:05 AM East Greenwich, RI 02818 4:25 PM 7:55 PM 8:00 AM 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
Seekonk, MA 02771
Crossing at the Tower Plaza (behind
8:20 AM Dunkin’ Donuts), 3045 Tower Hill Road, 4:10 PM 7:40 PM 8:10 AM Target (back parking lot), Route 6, 7:45 PM
4:15 PM
South Kingstown, RI 02874 Swansea, MA 02777
BUS 2
BUS 2 DROP OFF THURSDAY
START TIME
DROP OFF THURSDAY BUS LOCATION DROP OFF
START TIME DROP OFF TIME *Departs *Departs
BUS LOCATION Camp 4:00pm Camp 7:30pm
TIME *Departs *Departs
Camp 4:00pm Camp 7:30pm
India Point Park (parking lot),
7:30 AM 5:30 PM 9:00 PM
Park & Ride, 400 Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
7:20 AM 5:10 PM 8:40 PM
Hopkinton, RI 02804 Lamar (parking lot), 360 Warren
7:40 AM 5:05 PM 8:35 PM
Park & Ride, 5 Kingstown Road, Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
7:30 AM 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
Richmond, RI 02898 Cardi’s Showroom, 1 Furniture Way,
7:55 AM 4:50 PM 8:20 PM
Metcalf School, 30 Nooseneck Hill Swansea, MA 02777
7:50 AM 4:40 PM 8:10 PM
Road, Exeter, RI 02822
Fish Road Park & Ride, Fish Road,
8:15 AM 4:35 PM 8:05 PM
Stop & Shop Plaza, 1300 Ten Rod Tiverton, RI 02878
8:15 AM 4:15 PM 7:45 PM
Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Somerset Park & Ride, Wilbur
8:30 AM Avenue, Somerset, MA 02725 4:20 PM 7:50 PM
14EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE
AT CAMP PROMISING ACRES:
DAY CAMP BUS INFORMATION
We know working families can use some help with early drop off and late pick up
hours! This summer for an additional $30.00 fee, Camp Promising Acres campers can
arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. for drop off and can stay until 5:30 p.m. for CAMP ROCKY FARM
on-site pick up. Please be sure to select this option during registration.
JULY 29-AUGUST 9
160 Carroll Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
DROP OFF THURSDAY
START TIME DROP OFF
TIME BUS LOCATION
*Departs *Departs
Camp 4:00pm Camp 7:00pm
7:00 AM India Point Park (parking lot), 5:45 PM 8:45 PM
Providence, RI 02903
7:10 AM Lamar (parking lot), 360 Warren 5:35 PM 8:30 PM
Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Cardi’s Showroom, 1 Furniture Way,
7:20 AM 5:25 PM 8:25 PM
Swansea, MA 02777
7:35 AM Somerset Park & Ride, Wilbur Avenue,
5:10 PM 8:10 PM
Somerset, MA 02725
Stop & Shop (parking lot), Rodman
7:45 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
Street, Fall River, MA 02721
Fish Road Park & Ride, Fish Road,
8:00 AM 4:45 PM 7:45 PM
Tiverton, RI 02878
Melville Elementary School, 1351 West
8:15 AM 4:30 PM 7:30 PM
Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
8:25 AM Middletown Baptist Church, 1818 West
4:20 PM 7:20 PM
Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842
8:35 AM Braga Park, Kay Street, 4:10 PM 7:10 PM
Newport, RI 02840
If you wish to continue your
summer fun at Camp Rocky
Farm be sure to check out Please note: GSSNE makes every effort to provide transportation to our Day
our updated bus schedule. Camps, but if transportation minimums are not met buses may be canceled.
*Please note Thursday Decisions will be made two weeks prior to each session start date and families
Late Nights at Rocky Farm notified of cancellations.
conclude at 7:00 p.m.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 15OVERNIGHT CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
A typical
There's No Place Like Camp. day at
Overnight
Camp
CAMP HOFFMAN
2850 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI 02892
6:00 a.m.
Founded in 1921, Camp Hoffman is one of the oldest Girl Scout camps in the Polar Bear or
country, and sits on 173 acres on Larkin Pond. Camp Hoffman emphasizes Road Runner
high adventure and waterfront activities, and is where you’ll met our incredible (don’t worry these are 7:00 a.m.
camp counselors! General camp activities may include: archery, rock wall, optional activities) Prepare for the day
swimming (lessons and free swim), boating, team building activities, high and 7:45 a.m.
low ropes challenge courses, GaGa Ball, sports and games, arts & crafts, hiking, Flag Ceremony
and cookouts. We hope to see you in 2021 for our 100th birthday party!
8:00 a.m.
What to Expect Breakfast
Overnight Camp is lots of fun and you may be faced with some new challenges, 9:00 a.m.
too! There’ll be swimming every day, using your flashlight to find the toilet at Archery
night time, trying lots of new foods, and waving goodbye to technology! You’ll
be sleeping in a tent, communicating with home via snail mail, and making lots 10:30 a.m.
of fun memories! Each day you will get to do different activities from boating Campcraft
to archery, no two days of camp are ever alike. All of our programs offer our
traditional camp activities, with an added twist based off of the theme you 12:00 p.m.
choose to register for. Don’t worry, just because an activity may not be listed Lunch
under the program, you will still get to participate in all that camp has to offer 1:00 p.m.
from cookouts to camp skills. “Me Time”
Please note we do not provide flashlights, bug nets, bug spray, or sunscreen— 2:00 p.m.
please pack your own! Swimming
3:30 p.m.
Low Ropes
JUST FOR FUN DAYS
We always have awesome all-camp theme days and 5:00 p.m.
games at camp! Each session will feature a different theme. Change into Greenies
Feel free to bring a hat, cape, or other costume piece! 5:45 p.m.
Flag Ceremony
Session 1A (June 23-25): Mystery & Mayhem
Session 1B (June 26-28): To Infinity and Beyond! 6:00 p.m.
Session 2 (June 30-5): Campchella Dinner
Session 3 (July 7-12): Color Wars 7:30 p.m.
Session 4 (July 14-19): Wacky Wardrobe Evening Program
Session 5 (July 21-26): Fandom Frenzy 9:00 p.m.
Session 6 (July 28-August 2): Holiday Hullabaloo Prepare for bed
9:30 p.m.
Lights out
16OVERNIGHT CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION
CAMP LINGO
Campcraft: Camping activities where girls build skills in time for girls to do camp-wide kapers and kapers at their
fire building, knife safety, knots, Leave No Trace Camping cabins/units each day.
and more. Me Time: Every day campers rest by having some quiet TRANSPORTATION
Greenies: Girl Scouts used to wear their uniforms at “me” time in their unit. This time is designed for mail and
camp called greenies—dark green shorts with white cotton letter writing, reading books, taking naps or playing quiet
Drop-off at Hoffman
blouses. Today we continue to honor this tradition with a games.
modern twist; each evening for dinner we ask campers to 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. First day of session
Polar Bear: An early morning swim. Campers earn a
wear khaki shorts with a white shirt. (please arrive during this window).
special pin for daily participation in this camp activity!
Hootenanny: Girl Scout sing-alongs and skits take place Road Runner: An early morning run. Campers earn a
during this special last night Overnight Camp tradition special pin for daily participation in this camp activity! Pick-up at Hoffman
where awards are presented to campers.
SWAPS: A tradition of Girl Scouts is exchanging 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Last day of session
Kapers: A kaper is the special Girl Scout way to say keepsakes. Referred to as “Special Whatchamacallits (please arrive during this window).
“chores.” As Girl Scouts, our camps belong to all of us, and Affectionately Pinned Somewhere” or “Share With A Pal.”
it’s up to everyone to help keep them clean! We schedule
OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
Entering Grades Session 1A Session 1B Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6
June 23-25 June 26-28 June 30-July 5 July 7-12 July 14-19 July 21-26 July 28- August 2
Grades 2-3 Smores Moonlight Journey On!
Brownie Smiles
Hiking Heroes Silly Science Little Mermaids Badge Bonanza
& Outdoors Madness
Anything Goes Night Ninjas Wonderland Eco Exploration Badge Blowout Chocolate Chef H20
Grades 4-5
Journey On!
Who Dun It Creators Space Junior Jam Camp Half Blood Pottermore STEMsperts
Camp Explorers
Journey On!
Anime-azing Night Owls Trail Warriors Chill Out Just Add Water
Muggle No More Mariners
Grades 6-8
Avengers
Special Agent Eco Artists Tribute Training Fangirl Time Iron Chefs Challengers
Assemble
Journey
Hoffman Con Night Bites Camp CEO Windjammers Girls vs Zombies
On! Ultimate Hoffman Ranger
Adventurer
Grades 9-12
Internship Internship Internship Internship Internship
Internship Internship
CIT 2 CIT 2 CIT 2 CIT 1 CIT 1
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 17OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS
the place for you! Practice Japanese calligraphy, have camp after dark. Learn about nocturnal creatures, have
SESSION 1A a cosplay contest, and make buttons featuring your a blast at a glow-stick dance party, and enjoy a twilight
June 23-25 favorite Anime characters. swim.
Registration Deadline: June 16
Cost: $245 until March 31, $270 beginning April 1 Special Agent Mini-Session C Night Ninjas Mini-Session J
Special Agents it’s time to report for duty. We will turn The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down at camp!
S’mores & Outdoors Mini-Session B camp into your own spy headquarters. Practice you skills Stay up late to sneak around camp like a ninja, go
Camp rocks! You’ll sleep in a tent, learn camp songs, with a map, make coded messages and leave clues for to a glow-in-the-dark nighttime dance party, and go
go swimming, build fairy houses with your new camp your fellow agents. stargazing.
friends, and roast s’mores over a crackling campfire.
Hoffman Con Mini-Session S A Creators Space Mini-Session J
Anything Goes Mini-Session J Fandoms Unite! Explore fandoms from books, TV, and Do you want to show off your artistic side? Draw, build
Sing camp songs, learn new games, make awesome movies during this mini session. Travel to a galaxy far, far and create during this mini session, where campers will
crafts, and even go on a scavenger hunt hike! You’ll away. Learn about potions and chocolate frogs. Enter the show off their creations for all of camp to see.
take aim at the archery range and roast s’mores over a archery arena or save the day as a superhero.
campfire, too. Night Owls Mini-Session C
The night is yours! Enjoy exciting activities with an after-
Who Dun It Mini-Session J dark twist: night hikes, stargazing, evening swims, glow
Calling all detectives! Something fishy is going on at SESSION 1B games, midnight munchies, and a pajama breakfast.
camp and we need your help. Follow clues, learn to June 26-28
finger print, and interview camps most “notorious” Registration Deadline: June 19 Eco Artists Mini-Session C
characters as you try to crack the case. Cost: $245 until March 31, $270 beginning April 1 Draw and Design during this mini session. Use nature as
a medium and learn the basics of woodworking.
Anime-zing! Mini-Session C Moonlight Madness Mini-Session B
Are you obsessed with Anime? Then Hoffman is Be a creature of the night! You’ll stay up late to explore
“This camp is the best
camp in the world hands
down!” – CAMPER, AGE 11
18OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Night Bites Mini-Session S A sky, leave no trace camping, building shelters, and
Use fresh ingredients to mix, chop, and stir as you camping under the stars.
produce culinary masterpieces. Plan a dinner party, and Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
create a midnight snack during this mini session.
Camp CEO
S A
Camp CEO connects high school Girl Scouts with
accomplished female business leaders through
SESSION 2 teambuilding and skill sharing in a relaxed camp
June 30-July 5 setting. No matter what career field she’s leaning
Registration Deadline: June 23 towards, she will benefit from a variety of workshops
led by local professional women. She will learn what
Brownie Smiles B it takes to ace an interview, rock a resume, and
Sample a little bit of everything that camp has to offer: finance her future. Oh, and we didn’t forget the camp
arts & crafts, hiking, campfires, cookouts, and s’mores part! Girls will be able to enjoy all of the fun of camp,
of course! There’ll also be swimming and lots of new swimming, archery, and more.
songs to learn! Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
Wonderland J
Enter the world of Alice and see some zany characters! SESSION 3
Celebrate your unbirthday, spend time in the Rabbit July 7- 12
Hole, and have tea with the Queen of Hearts! Registration Deadline: June 30
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
Journey On! Hiking Heroes B
Junior Jam J In this new program Brownies will become the
This week our Juniors will be rocking to the beat. We ultimate Outdoor Camper as we explore the Brownie
will learn new songs, build instruments, write songs, Outdoor Journey. Girls will hike, learn first aid, and
and have a jam session. If your camper already has an complete a take action project.
instrument we encourage them to bring it along (with Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
caregiver’s permission).
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Camp Half Blood J
Come experience Camp Half-Blood and embrace the
Avengers Assemble! C life of a Greek hero! Hone your demigod skills as you
Come to Camp Hoffman for a week filled with heroic experience all that camp has to offer. Channel your
fun. Practice your archery skills as Hawkeye. See if inner Artemis in archery, enter Poseidon's domain
Captain America’s strength can propel you up the through swimming and boating, and fly like Zeus on
rock wall. Fly down the zipline like Thor with his trusty our zipline! Campers must have a waist measurement
hammer. Campers must have a waist measurement of of at least 22” in order to fit into the harness.
at least 22” in order to fit into the harness and ascend Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
the high ropes course.
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Eco Exploration J
Come for the fun, but stay for the adventure! Discover
Journey On! Trail Warriors C camp and learn new outdoor skills. Explore the land
Campers will be blazing their own trails this week. and discover the sea as you learn about Larkin Pond.
During this Journey you will learn about the night Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
D Daisy | B Brownie | J Junior | C Cadette | S Senior | A Ambassador GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 19OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Chill Out C Badge Blowout J Chocolate Chef J
Take a break from your busy life and get away for a Join us as we explore different badges around camp Do you love chocolate? This is the program for you!
luxurious week on the shores of Larkin Pond. Practice this week. From flowers to first aid campers will leave Decorate homemade cupcakes, bake your own brownies,
manicure, pedicure and facial techniques. Try yoga, camp with new knowledge and forever friends. and create other delicious desserts! You’ll also enjoy
Zumba™, and make healthy snacks as you make Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 swimming, archery, and other great outdoor activities.
summertime memories and feel rejuvenated! Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Journey On! Camp Explorers J
Juniors will explore this outdoor Journey through hands
Tribute Training C on activities. Learn about animal habitats, outdoor
You have been chosen to participate in the Annual skills, and take on a camp improvement project.
Camp Games. It is time to master your outdoor survival Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
skills and build your alliances. You will learn fire building,
camouflage, archery, shelter building, and tackle the Just Add Water C
high and low ropes challenge courses. Finally, you’ll Love Larkin Pond? Get extra swim and slide time or
test your skills in The Arena and attempt to overcome take out a kayak. Do aqua aerobics, try out our paddle
the gamemakers. May the odds be ever in your favor! boards or just chill on the beach!
Campers must have a waist measurement of at least Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
22” in order to fit into the harness and ascend the high
ropes course. FANgirl Time C
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Can’t get enough of “Divergent,” “Percy Jackson and the
Olympians,” “The 5th Wave,” “Harry Potter,” and more?
Windjammers S A If you’re crazy about movies and books, this is the
Hoist your sails and “fly”. Learn to rig a sailboat and program for you! Adventure like your favorite characters
tack your way across lovely Larkin Pond. Perfect your during this awesome week. You’ll plan your own theme
sailing skills and progress towards earning one of meal and have an epic fanfiction creation session.
camp’s advanced sailing awards. Campers must be Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
intermediate-level swimmers.
Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1 Girls vs Zombies S A
Can you survive? Learn survival skills, first aid, and
“I loved it.
archery skills, then put them to the test when you
tackle "The Outbreak" in our Zombie survival simulation.
SESSION 4 Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
It was better
July 14-19
Registration Deadline: July 7
Silly Science B
Science is cool so let’s go wild with wacky experiments!
Make your own bubbles, silly putty, and even cause
SESSION 5
July 21-26
Registration Deadline: July 14
than the
eruptions with soda geysers or film canister rockets.
You’ll even get to eat some of your food chemistry
creations!
Little Mermaids B
Spend your days making waves on the pond, and trying
camp guide
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 to find the Hoffman Water Fairies! Have an otter lunch,
play splash games, and make a sparkling mermaid
costume. You’ll learn the basics of canoeing, too. This
described.”
week is all about water...even the arts & crafts!
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 – CAMPER, AGE 11
20OVERNIGHT CAMP PRO GRAM DESCRIPTIONS
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR
GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 9 - 12
Pottermore J H2O J
Mix the beauty of Hoffman with the magic of Hogwarts! Quench your thirst for aqua fun! Do you love the water? Counselor In Training I (Entering grades 10-12 only)
Try your hand at Quidditch, dragon egg painting, wand Can you build a raft that floats on the pond? You’ll be Prepare for a camp leadership role by spending two weeks
making, and more! The week concludes with a House getting wet each day with swimming, canoeing, and (home on the weekends) learning teaching methods and
Cup challenge! kayaking! Other fun activities using water will also be the leadership techniques. You’ll also get real-life experience
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 highlight of this week! by working directly with campers. This is a prerequisite for
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Counselor in Training II. Girls must attend all dates in order
Muggle-No-More C to complete this program.
Test your talents at Quidditch, wand making and more! STEMsperts J
Session 5 & 6: July 21 - August 2
Learn the basics of herbology and a little about the care Come to camp and get your naturalist on! Learn about
Cost: $595 until March 31, $620 beginning April 1
of magical creatures. Make your own Marauder’s Map animal habitats, flowers, and how science influences
Registration deadline: July 14
and let your inner Patronus guide you through camp! some of your favorite camp activities. Campers will end
Whether you’re a “first year” or it’s your second time the week by using the skills they learn to complete an
around, you’ll fall under the enchantment of wizardry! egg drop from the top of the zipline platform!
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1
Counselor In Training II (Entering grades 11 - 12 only)
Prepare to become a successful camp counselor by
Iron Chefs C Mariners C
spending three weeks (home on the weekends) gaining
Think you can make the best tasting desserts and You’ll stand-up paddleboard, canoe, and kayak your way
more extensive knowledge of camp programming,
entrees? What if you could only use specific ingredients across Larkin Pond. You’ll learn about each watercraft as
team building, administrative duties, camper behavior
or cooking methods? You might be challenged to make you explore the pond and have friendly competitions each
management and more. Applicants must have completed
the camp’s best grilled cheese. Sound easy? What if it day. Campers in this program must be intermediate-level
the CIT I program or equivalent. Girls must attend all dates
had to be made on a tin can? Either your ingredients or swimmers.
in order to complete this program.
cooking methods will put you to the test. Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 Session 2 - 4: June 30 - July 19
Challengers C Cost: $730 until March 31, $755 beginning April 1
Journey On! Ultimate Adventurer S A You’ll spend your time at Hoffman learning the aspects Registration deadline: June 23
Campers will embark on the ultimate camp adventure. of our low and high ropes courses. Master the basics
During this Journey you will learn about our water before ascending up high for climbing, crossing, and flying
systems, how to become an outdoor artist, and survival down the zipline! Experience a “Monkey Lunch” where
skills. You will also get to camp under the stars. you eat lunch at the top of the course! Take the challenge! Internship (Entering grade 12 only)*
Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1 Campers in this program must have a waist measurement As an Intern at camp you will spend your time working
of at least 22” in order to fit into the harness and ascend directly with campers and staff. Interns will be assigned to
the high ropes course. units of campers or assist in program and administration,
Cost: $480 until March 31, $505 beginning April 1 and will have an opportunity to choose the areas they
SESSION 6 are most interested in. Interns must have completed CIT
July 28 – August 2 Hoffman Ranger S A II in order to complete this program. Acceptance to the
Registration Deadline: July 21 Spend a week challenging yourself to become a pro in program is based on the application (sent to you after your
the outdoors—you’ll earn all the Margaret Ferris beads, registration form is received), references and a personal
Badge Bonanza B cook a lot of your meals outside using different methods, interview. *Interns should sign-up per session. Interns can
This week is all about fun! You'll take part in many of our and be challenged to keep a fire going for 12 hours—wow! apply for as many as they wish, but must be on-camp for
most requested camp activities while earning a slew You’ll leave your mark forever on Hoffman by completing the full session. Offered for all sessions.
of different badges. We will make new friends, become a service project. Cost: FREE
outdoor creators, and cook up a tasty snack. Cost: $505 until March 31, $530 beginning April 1 Registration deadline: 4 weeks prior to session start date.
Cost: $475 until March 31, $500 beginning April 1
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND CAMP GUIDE 21R EGISTRATION & HEALTH INFORMATION
Register Today!
How to Register Cancellations, Refunds, and Transfers
To reserve your camper’s spot immediately, go Cancellations and refund requests must be
to www.gssne.org and register online. Pay the full submitted and received at the GSSNE Office by the
balance or the $35 non-refundable deposit with a program’s registration deadline. Until the registration
debit/credit card. deadline, a full refund less the $35 deposit per
person will be granted.
All payment balances are due in full by the
registration deadline for your camp session (2 In the event of GSSNE cancelling a camp program
weeks prior). GSSNE reserves the right to cancel due to low enrollment, families will be contacted to
any registration not paid in full by the registration discuss a transfer to another program, or to receive
deadline. a refund.
Girls not currently registered as Girl Scouts are In all other circumstances, any monies paid (less
required to pay a one-time membership fee of the nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit) will be
$35. This GSUSA membership is valid through refunded only if:
September 30, 2019.
• The camper is placed on a waitlist or if the financial
assistance amount requested is not fully granted.
Registration Deadlines
All camp registration deadlines are one full week • The camper cannot attend due to illness or injury. A
before the start of each camp session. Please check letter from a physician must accompany a written
the specific listed registration deadline for your request for the refund.
favorite camp session(s) and register early to make • The camper is sent home from camp due to illness
sure you reserve your spot! or injury. Refunds are prorated in such cases and
will be made only at the written request of the
Camp Paperwork parent/guardian.
Physicals are no longer required to attend any of
our camps, including Promising Acres! We hope this Please note that refunds will not be given if the
makes the paperwork process a little bit easier for camper leaves early for any other reason (including
our families. A full list of immunizations signed by a homesickness). Refunds will also not be issued due
physician, will be required at Promising Acres due to to inclement weather.
Massachusetts State Law.
A $15 transfer fee will be applied to a camper’s
All camp attendees must complete a Transportation registration balance each time a change is made
Release Form and Health History Form during to a camper’s session, program, or camp (unless
the online registration process. Adult campers the change is requested by GSSNE, due to program
attending the Summer Outdoor Series campouts cancellation).
must also complete the same forms for safety and
accreditation reasons.
22R EGISTRATION & HEALTH INFORMATION
“Counselor: Was there
something that you did
NOT like at camp?
Camper: Packing up
because I don’t wanna
leave.” – CAMPER, AGE 7
Financial Aid Credits may be pooled by sisters in the same family. You’re Never Too Old for Camp!
At Girl Scouts, we believe that camp is for every girl. The deadline for Summer Camp Cookie Credit transfers Do you know an awesome college student, teacher,
We’re pleased to be able to offer financial assistance in is 12:30 p.m. on April 16, 2019. high school graduate, or anyone else that would
order to give more girls the opportunity to experience Girl be excited to work and live at Overnight Camp for
Scout Camp. Campers with Medical or Dietary Needs the summer? They could be a Camp Hoffman staff
Families of girls with special dietary needs, allergies, member! Did you know that multiple studies have
To apply, complete the Financial Assistance Application airborne allergies, mobility limitations, or health found that a summer of working at camp is more
and register online to make your deposit. conditions requiring particular awareness should valuable than an internship? You learn important
contact customercare@gssne.org prior to registration to skills such as teamwork, leadership, working under
Please note: You must register online before your Financial determine if Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England pressure, and time management! We love people who
Assistance Application will be processed. Notification of is able to make reasonable accommodations for the are fun, flexible, and energetic. If you, or someone you
financial assistance granted will be made within three camper. Please note that certain accommodations may know, would like to be a part of the Camp Hoffman
weeks of submission. If financial assistance is requested, be difficult to make given the camping environment. team, contact us at customercare@gssne.org.
Summer Camp Cookie Credits will be applied first.
Transportation Adults, you can spend your summer at camp,
The deadline to submit the Financial Assistance Need information on Day Camp bussing and pick-up/ too! Apply to be a Day Camp staff member today.
Application is the registration deadline for the chosen drop-off times? Check out page 13. Have a camper? Day Camp staff members can score
camp program. a camper discount! Contact us at customercare@
Need information on Overnight Camp pick-up/drop-off gssne.org for more information.
What are Summer Camp Cookie Credits? times? Check out page 17.
Girl Scout Cookies can power an amazing adventure! All
registered girls participating in the GSSNE Cookie Sale Please note that bus transportation is not available for
Program earn $.20 per package, which may then be overnight sessions at Camp Hoffman.
applied to the cost of a GSSNE Day Camp or Overnight
Camp program.
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