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2022 SUMMER
CAMP
Camp
Registration
Opens
Januraury 18th
Bette Perot
Camp is exciting.
Gambill
Camp is magical.
Rocky Point
Camp is formative.
STEM Center
Camp is fun in the sun – and so much more!
Away from home in the caring environment of summer camp, girls learn and grow so much. They take
responsibility for caring for themselves. They contribute in a group environment, pursuing things that are
meaningful to them. They discover the best version of themselves. Camp is uniquely suited for supporting this
growth based on independence, new opportunities, and a warm community.
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas summer camps are spaces for friendship and sisterhood. All of our sites offer
classic camp experiences like archery, arts & crafts, team building, swimming, campfires, sing-alongs, and
games. As a girl grows in the program, they have the opportunity to take the lead with meaningful mentorship
from amazing role models. Each property has its own special identity and collection of offerings. Details for
each camp property can be found on their page of this guide.
Camp grows with girls Need to know info:
• Girls of all ages try a variety of activities and Any girl is welcome at Girl Scout camp – no
participate in all-camp experiences. previous Girl Scout experience is necessary.
Our camps are open to every girl no matter
• The experience of our youngest campers is her race, ethnicity, religion, or ability.
focused on seeing and doing a variety of things.
You can attend camp with a friend! To have
• As girls grow, they continue to practice skills a buddy both campers must be registered
and discover what they care about as they take for the same camp session. But don’t worry
on new challenges and are afforded new if you don’t have a buddy – most girls come
opportunities and privileges. on their own, and everyone is ready to
make new friends.
• Our older campers have a unique leadership
experience with the freedom to choose some of We’re here to support your girl at camp!
their own activities, the chance to practice skills Each camper will complete a health profile
at higher levels, and the opportunity to contribute in CampDoc, this will include medical
to the camp community by mentoring younger needs, immunizations, dietary needs,
groups and assisting with activities. buddy requests, etc. Parents will receive
an invite email to CampDoc soon after
registration.
COVID-19 precautions will be in place in
accordance with evolving needs. COVID
vaccination is strongly recommended for
campers.
Girls can earn camp through the Girl Scout
Cookie program! Super Sellers – girls who
sell 1200 packages or more – can choose a
week at camp as their reward. 2022 Super
Sellers will enjoy extra recognition and a
special opportunity each week at camp.
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From the Director
of Outdoor Leadership
Greetings!
I hope this finds you well and
dreaming of magical days at
camp next summer! I am thrilled
to be involved with our camp
Daily
programs at Girl Scouts of
Northeast Texas and can’t wait
Routine
to make Summer 2022 our best yet. I come from a Daily schedules at Camp Bette Perot, Camp Gambill
family of three generations of campers who loved and Camp Rocky point will all be about the same.
roaming the woods and lakes as children, who This is an estimation of a day at camp and
developed a passion for outdoor recreation, and schedules may change without notice.
who sustain profound, lifelong gratitude for the
joy, self-discovery, and community of friendship Optional early wake up for those
experienced at summer camp. After spending a
choosing special morning activities
decade and a half as a camper and counselor
myself, I believe deeply in the unrivaled power
of camp to shape lives for the better. Wake up, flag ceremony
and singing, breakfast
A week at camp is an investment in a girl’s whole
life, a time when she gets to experience herself at
her very best. Girls engage their bodies and minds Campsite capers
to discover who they are and what they care about,
and they work as a team to live well together each Morning activities
day. Meaningful connection with the great outdoors
followed by free time
sets the stage for active outdoor lifestyles that help
keep girls happy and healthy, and the sisterhood
of the camp environment offers the gift of lasting Singing and lunch
friendships. In a caring community with positive
mentors, girls are accepted as they are, so they are
Turtle time
free to take healthy risks and set goals they care
about – and to know there are people on all sides
to celebrate accomplishments. Camp accelerates a Afternoon activity
girl’s self-confidence, appreciation for learning and
discovery, sense of responsibility for herself and to
Trading post
others, and resilience to take good care of herself.
Our team is working to make camp better than Afternoon activity
ever by offering new activities and by simplifying followed by free time
the program structure so that all girls have the
chance to try many things, to practice and improve
their skills, and to experience camp at a deeper Flag ceremony and
level with each passing year. Plus we are building singing followed by dinner
in awesome leadership opportunities for our older
campers to find their voices and use them for good. Evening activity
We can’t wait to welcome your Girl Scout home to
camp this summer!
Sunset time, bedtime routines,
flashlight time, and lights out
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Camp Bette Perot
Camp Bette Perot is all about the horses and a trip to the barn is the highlight of each day. Hands-on horse
activities include trail rides, arena classes, and much more! Campers can also swim, practice archery, and
complete ropes course challenges. They’ll try their hands at leatherworking, wilderness exploration, and more.
Camp activities progress by age. As girls grow through the program, they get fun new opportunities. Senior Girl
Scouts – check out the all-new Counselor-in-Training leadership experience.
June 12 - June 17 $520
June 19 - June 24 $520
June 26 - July 1 $520
July 6 - July 8 $280 HALF WEEK
July 10 - July 15 $520
July 17 - July22 $520
July 24 - July 29 $520
“At camp I
learned how to build
and put out a fire.” FAQ WILL BUSES BE
- Camp Bette Perot camper
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR?
Buses are available from North Dallas to
Camps Bette Perot, Gambill, and Rocky Point.
Please note that bus fare is non-refundable.
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Camp Gambill
Enjoy waterfront and wilderness activities on a peaceful lake. Cozy cabins make for a comfortable stay. On the
water, Girl Scouts can swim, kayak, sail, and paddleboat. On land, they’ll try leatherworking, outdoor cooking,
archery, fishing, and more. Camp activities progress by age. As girls grow through the program, they get fun new
opportunities. Senior Girl Scouts – check out the all-new Counselor/Mariner-in-Training leadership experience.
June 12 - June 17 1 $520
June 19 - June 241 $520
June 26 - July 11 $520
FAQ
IS EVERY WEEK
OF CAMP THE SAME?
We have simplified the weekly program
structure to expand opportunities for all
campers to try a variety of things and to
develop their skills, so girls get to do more
each week and discover what they enjoy.
All girls get a well-rounded camp experience,
with no need to make choices before camp
about which activities they value most.
This makes unique activities, like vet “Spending time
medicine at Camp Bette Perot, available outside at camp makes
to more campers. Older girls even have me feel at peace.”
some opportunities to choose their
- Camp Gambill camper
activities at camp.
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Camp Rocky Point
Waterfront fun, target sports, and cool new crafts on the shores of Lake Texoma. Adventure is the name of the
game. Platform tents provide a camping experience unlike any other. The waterfront is alive with swimming,
log-rolling, paddleboarding, and canoeing. On land, Girl Scouts will try archery and other target sports,
woodworking, and more. Camp activities progress by age. As girls grow through the program, they get fun new
opportunities. Senior Girl Scouts – check out the all-new Counselor/Mariner-in-Training leadership experience.
July 6 - July 8 $280 HALF WEEK
FAQ
July 10 - July 15 1 $520
July 17 - July 22 1 $520
July 24 - July 29 1 $520 WHAT IF A CAMPER
WANTS TO ATTEND MULTIPLE
WEEKS OF CAMP?
We love to have girls come back to camp in
the same summer! If returning to the same
camp property, girls can choose some different
options, continue practicing their skills, and
set higher goals with a new group of friends.
If a camper is seeking a totally new
adventure, they may want to check
out our different properties.
“What I discovered about
myself is that I’m strong.”
- Camp Rocky Point camper
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Resident Camp
Leadership Programs
The Counselor-and Mariner-in-Training program (CIT and MIT) is our all-new leadership program integrated
into camp for Girl Scout Seniors. Girls have all the fun of the full camp experience with their peers while
practicing leadership skills and contributing to the entire camp community. Throughout the week, CIT/MITs and
Wranglers-in-Training (WITs) get to mentor a group of younger girls and/or assist with daily camp activities.
They also get intentional teambuilding and challenge activities that help them reflect on who they want to be,
develop their voices, and grow their service to others. Plus, as older girls, they get some special privileges and
chances to choose activities.
Bette Perot Counselor-in-Training learn how to assist with riding lessons and equestrian
badgework, increase your knowledge of caring for
The CIT program is open to all rising Senior Girl equines, and advance your riding skills in the arena.
Scouts who want to come to Camp Bette Perot and You’ll also enjoy traditional camp activities like pool
are willing to commit the effort, positive role time, archery, and more. WITs must be comfortable
modeling, and cooperation needed to contribute around horses and riding at a walk, trot, and lope.
to the camp community.
Girls must also know how to groom, saddle for
Western riding, bridle, mount and dismount a horse
Gambill and Rocky Point Counselor with minimal assistance.
and Mariner-in-Training
For information on how to apply to be a WIT
The CIT/MIT program, which is fully combined, is email camp@gsnetx.org
open to all rising Senior Girl Scouts who want to
come to Camp Gambill or Camp Rocky Point and are
willing to commit the effort, positive role modeling, FAQ
and cooperation needed to contribute to the camp HOW ARE UNIT
community. Girls must also be comfortable in the ASSIGNMENTS MADE?
open waterfront environment, where they will be
assisting with activities. Unit assignments at Camps Bette Perot,
Gambill, and Rocky Point are made by grade level.
Bette Perot Wrangler-in-Training In cabin or lodge units, counselors stay in cabins
WITs will help care for our horses and provide with girls. In tent units, counselors stay in their
excellent equestrian experiences for our campers this own tent adjacent to camper tents.
summer. You will groom and saddle, lead trail rides,
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From the Director of
The STEM Center of Excellence
As the Senior Director at Camp
Whispering Cedars, home of
The STEM Center of Excellence,
I am so excited to share this 2022
summer program with you. No Daily
matter which week(s) you join us
at camp, I know you will have a Routine
safe experience as you become
immersed in topics including cooking, aviation, art, Wake up and get dressed
and even magic. You will build once-in-a-lifetime
bonds as you participate in camp activities lead Morning meal at cabins/lodge
by dedicated role models. and Campsite capers
Our summer staff members share your passion Singing steps to Tejas Amphitheater
about the Girl Scout mission. Before campers arrive
Morning Rallytime and
each summer, we spend nearly four weeks training
general announcements
and preparing. Training topics include leadership,
first aid, STEM programming, conflict resolution, Morning Activity Blocks –
mental wellness, Girl Scout traditions, and more. STEM or Traditional camp
You will experience camp in a way that engages Morning Snack and Brain Break
all of your senses whether it is hearing singing
at the flagpole, seeing a colorful sunset, holding Morning Activity Blocks –
an archery bow for the first time, tasting a meal STEM or Traditional camp
cooked over a campfire, or smelling the plants
grown at the new Smart Greenhouse. You will Mid-day meal at cabins/lodge
be busy each day with outdoor adventures and and Campsite capers
engineering challenges while taking an active role
in a community of empathy and acceptance away Afternoon Activity Blocks –
from the stress of school. Time spent at our camp STEM or Traditional camp
offers long-lasting opportunities for personal and
social growth.
Afternoon Trading post
Afternoon Activity Blocks –
Our summer camp programs are the best camp
STEM or Traditional camp
value in North Texas thanks to support from
volunteers, donors, and grants. We strive to provide Evening meal at cabins/lodge
a memorable, high-quality experience for all and Campsite capers
campers while remaining highly accessible for all.
Evening Outdoor or Camping
2022 is going to be an unforgettable summer and Tradition Activity
I can’t wait to welcome you.
Sunset time, bedtime routines,
flashlight time, and lights out
This is an estimation of a day at camp and
schedules may change without notice.
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The STEM Center
The STEM Center is a 90-acre living laboratory in Dallas. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are all around
you when you’re in nature. This summer, enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, archery, and
teambuilding, while also getting hands on with cooking, aviation, robotics and chemistry.
FAQ
Camp Competitors
June 26 - July 1 - $500
Aerial Academy
July 5 - July 8 - $400
Biomedical Engineering
July 9 - July 17 - $800
Code Craft WHAT IF CAMP IS TOO
July 19 - July 22 - $400 EXPENSIVE FOR OUR FAMILY?
Foodie Influencer Camp is for all girls! If you need to apply
July 24 - July 29 - $650 for camperships, please register for the
camp session you would like and pay the $100
Magic of STEM non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.
July 31 - August 5 - $650 After registration is complete, camperships can
be requested by going togsnetx.org/campership
and submitting your request. We will apply the
approved amount towards the balance and email
you with the remaining amount that is due.
Assistance cannot be applied towards the
“It was an experience
non-refundable deposit or for
that I will never forget.”
transportation options.
- STEM Center of Excellence camper
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Day Camp
Day camps at The STEM Center are more just a place
to be, they’re a place to learn, grow, experiment, and
engage. STEM Center day camps bring girls into the
outdoors with a perfect combination of experiments
and exploration, partnered with traditional camp
activities such as archery, swimming, hiking, and
team building on the ropes course.
Aviation
June 27 - June 30 - $300
Art + Technology
July 5 - July 7 - $200
Cooking Camp
July 18 - July 21 - $350
Magic of STEM
July 25 - July 28 - $300
World Cuisine
August 1 - August 4 - $350
Vans rides available from Joann
Fogg Service Center in North Dallas
to The STEM Center Of Excellence
for Day Camps only.
10Registration Process,
Financial Aid, other Policies
There are three ways to find listings for camp and to register. Camp sessions are grouped by week. Available
transportation options are a seperate registration. All camp registrations require a $100 non-refundable deposit be
paid online. Payment options are available for the remaining balance.
1) Start your registration using one of three portals:
gsnetx.org/events
gsnetx.org/camp
mygs.girlscouts.org (Click the Find Events button)
2) Zip Codes needed for finding camps:
Camp Bette Perot = 75803
Camp Gambill = 75486
Camp Rocky Point = 75020
STEM Center of Excellence = 75236 LODGING BY PROPERTY
Bette Perot
3) Select the number of girls and Add Events:
2nd & 3rd Cabin
Read the full description and select the attendee,
camp session, and how much you will pay for now 4th Cabin
(minimum of $100).
5th Platform Tent
Click “Submit Member Details” and then repeat
for additional girls if necessary. 6th Cabin
If you wish to add additional options such as 7th & 8th Cabin
transportation, go back to the events list and add
them in the same way. They will be listed beneath 9 & 10th Lodge
the camp week in the search results.
Gambill All Cabin
Click Review Cart, approve the Girl Scout Promise
and Law, and make your payment. Rocky Point All Platform Tent
Payment options are available for the The STEM Center
remaining balance:
2nd & 3rd Lodge
Partial or full payment via MyGS account.
4th & 5th Lodge
Financial Assistance request:
gsnetx.org/campership (coming soon) 6-9th Cabin
GS Bucks: gsnetx.org/gsbuckssummer (coming soon) *Grade in 2022-2023 school year. Lodging is subject to change
without notice.
116001 Summerside Drive
Dallas, TX 75252
Is my girl ready for Resident Camp?
Determining whether a girl is ready to come to camp
is a family responsibility based on these expectations:
• Girl wants to come to camp.
• Girl has successfully spent nights away from home
in the past and can get herself to sleep at night.
• Girl wants to eat, sleep, and play in a diverse group
environment that offers limited opportunities for
privacy.
• Girl can manage their own belongings and hygiene,
We are thankful to have a diverse
including bathing, toothbrushing, hair care,
group of campers coming to join us this sunscreen, bug spray, and dressing in activity-
summer. Girl Scouts can expect the appropriate attire (swimsuit, for example).
opportunity to live and play with girls
• Girl and caregivers are committed to girl remaining
who are different from one another.
at camp the entire week and working through any
These differences may include homesickness that arises – our staff are ready to
geography, family structure, race help your girl succeed.
and ethnicity, culture, appearance,
• Girl and caregivers are comfortable forgoing all direct
ability, interests, and more.
contact for the week (no phone calls, email responses,
or other direct updates) – this is a chance for girls to
have independent adventures and to reconnect with
family at the end of the week. But don’t worry – in
the event of a family emergency, caregivers can
contact the camp.
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