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Table Of COntents                                                                   WELCOME tO camp!
                                                                                    Camp NOARK’s 300 acres have been the wilderness
2 Welcome!                            10 LIT and CIT
                                                                                    home to Girl Scouts since 1967. Living units range from an
3 Meet the Staff                      11 Horsemanship Program
4 Camp Map                            12 Frequently Asked Questions
                                                                                    air-conditioned bunk room to a true wilderness retreat
5 COVID-19 Considerations             13 Financial Information                      that older girls build themselves. Campers at NOARK
6 Five Outcomes                       14 Packing List                               enjoy extensive hiking, target sports, arts and crafts,
7 Living Units and Sessions           15 Cookies to Camp                            and a sisterhood in song. NOARK is now also home to
8 Session Schedule                    16 Camp Care Packages                         our equestrian program and all campers will have the
9 Daily Schedule                                                                    opportunity to experience time with our horses.

camp OPEN HOUSE
When: Sunday March 14, 1-4 PM
COst: $5 | Age: All levels | Register by: March 1

Thinking about summer camp but wondering where your camper will
stay? Would you like to see where she will eat? Do you have questions
about how we will operate within COVID-19 protocol? Tour camp and get
your questions answered on this preview day. This drive-through event
is designed to give you an opportunity to see camp from the comfort
and safety of your car. All activities will be offered socially distanced and
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masks will be required outside of your vehicle. Meet the camp director
and see what camp is all about. This event is open to the public                                                       The land         knOw?
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for In-Person Girl Scout Activity. No dropoffs.

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Meet the staff

                                                                     q-Tip                                             Breezy
        FreedOm                                      Kerri “Q-Tip” Walker                                  Brenna “Breezy” Stone
                                                     Equine Program Manager                                Horse Program Coordinator
Betony “Freedom” Maringer
                                                     Kerri has been a Girl Scout since she was a           Although not a Girl Scout growing up, Brenna’s
Camp Director
                                                     Brownie, and it was the Girl Scout Horse Program      love of horses and the outdoors started with her
Betony joined Girl Scouts as a Brownie. As           that kept her attached and involved through her       youngest years spent in the Rocky Mountains
she grew, Camp NOARK became her summer               early 20s, up to being the riding director for Camp   of Colorado then transferred to the Ozarks in
home. With the skills and confidence learned         Storeywood in the early 2000s. Some of her            Arkansas. After a break from the horse world,
in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Betony      best memories are at Camp Adrianne Storey as          Brenna started training and teaching as a working
studied outdoor recreation at the University of      a child; many of her best friendships originated      student in late 2014 with a hunter/jumper
Arkansas, completed a course with the National       there and have carried on for decades. Although       barn, then switched to dressage in 2016 when
Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in the Yukon        she never rodeoed, she worked and did some            she briefly moved to Missouri. Brenna has an
Territory, and worked through many roles at          training on competitive sport horses throughout       educational background in languages, humanities,
Girl Scout camps in three states. Her personal       college. She worked for over seven years as a         and various sciences including equine science.
mission is to create and support a culture of        veterinary assistant, has been an IT consultant,      Her teaching philosophy is to positively cultivate
kindness and strength at camp – a culture that       and owns several businesses. She has a degree         confidence and independence in young girls
encourages healthy risk, self-reflection, and the    in agricultural business and animal science. Her      through the art of horsemanship. She wants to
accomplishment of personal goals. Through            family has always loved and spent time outdoors       provide the proper tools and skills, combined
the resident and off-season camp program she         and she continues that with her two children. She     with a learning environment for her students
hopes to help girls and staff recognize their true   loves agriculture and large animals and believes      to experiment safely, for them to grow into
potential and be part of something larger            they can teach us values and skills that go far       independent riders. With horses, you never
than themselves.                                     beyond the barn yard.                                 stop learning!
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cOvid-19 cOnsideratiOns
 Camp NOARK and Girl Scouts - Diamonds are planning             Check-in will be completed as a “drive through”. Camper          Campers will complete a daily self-health screening
 and implementing the most up-to date, scientifically           temperatures will be taken from their car. With proof of         through our health software portal for two weeks prior
 backed health and safety protocols.                            no fever, campers will exit their car to turn in any meds        to arrival at camp. Campers must have a negative
                                                                and complete a brief lice screening. Upon completion,            COVID screening test within 48 hours of check-in.
 Below is a general description of our mitigation               campers will return to their car to be dropped off at
 plans at the time of publication. Check the regularly          their living unit. Families will remain in the car. Staff will   Large group gatherings will look different. Our meals will
 updated American Camp Association guidelines here.             assist in luggage transportation to of social movement           be served in shifts so no more than 25 campers and
                                                                in their living unit and with each other. Within the pod,        their support staff will be present at one time. Campers
 Our staff are agreeing to limit their contact with the         campers will not wear masks. When interacting with               will share tables with only members of their pod.
 public prior to their arrival at camp for training, receive    campers or staff outside of their pod, extra attention to
 a negative COVID screening result, and maintain a              masking and social distancing will be observed. We aim           Travel will be limited to our daily swim at Withrow
 personal health screening log for two weeks prior to           to create an environment of safety while supporting the          Springs State Park. We make use of the park’s facilities
 arrival onsite. Once at camp, they agree to remain             normal interactions our campers need.                            prior to them opening to the public. Campers will travel
 onsite for the entire season. Our camp staff training is                                                                        with members of their pod, and the pool capacity will
 at least 10 days prior to camper arrival.                                                                                       be 25 campers and their support staff. Campers will not
                                                                                                                                 swim with masks.

                               Hand                             Face                                                                                                        Physical
Screening                     Hygiene                                                  COhOrting                     Sanitizing                VentilatiOn
                                                               Masks                                                                                                       Distancing

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                             Water,                        ClOth Or                      Family,                  Frequently,                                              Duct Tape,
OngOing,                                                  DispOsable                                                                             Fans,
                            Sanitizer                                                    Village                  High TOuch                                              Staggering
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FIVE OUTCOMES                                    When girls come to camp, they do more than just have fun! Our camp programming is
                                                 designed to help girls grow and benefit through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

           StrOng Sense                                POsitive Values
              Of Self                                  Girls act ethically, honestly,
                                                                                                     Challenge Seeking
    Girls have confidence in themselves                and responsibly, and show
                                                                                               Girls take appropriate risks, try things even if
         and their abilities; they form                     concern for others.
                                                                                               they might fail, and learn from their mistakes.
              positive identities.
                                                    At camp, we recite the Girl Scout
                                                                                                 At camp, our staff instructors are trained to
  At camp, girls are encouraged to try new           Promise and Law each morning
                                                                                               supervise their specialty area and engage girls
   activities and practice their skills. Girls      at flag ceremony and ask girls to
                                                                                                in healthy risk taking. Girls can try “challenge
         have the freedom to choose                 consider the Law during conflicts.
                                                                                                    by choice” in an encouraging, uplifting
        extra activity rotations to add            Girls learn to share responsibility in
                                                                                                                 environment.
            to their daily schedule.               keeping their living area clean and
                                                    assisting in cleaning areas shared
                                                    by all camp during daily “kapers”.
                                                                                          COmmunity
                Healthy RelatiOnships                                                   PrOblem SOlving
           Girls develop and maintain healthy relationships by                   Girls desire to contribute to the world in
           communicating their feelings directly and resolving                purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to
                         conflicts constructively.                           identify problems in the community, and create
                                                                                       “action plans” to solve them.
         In a group living setting like camp, conflict can happen.
                                                                                As a part of our group living environment at
            When it does, our trained counselors discuss any
                                                                                   camp, girls create their own rules for
          disagreements with girls and help them to solve their
                                                                                      their groups with the guidance of
                           conflict constructively.
                                                                                               our counselors.

                                                                                                                        New tO the gsle?
                                                                                                                        Find out more on our website!
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Living Units & sessiOns                                                                                friendship lOdge sessiOns
      Friendship LOdge: grades 2-3                                                                     June 13-18       Horse
      (air conditioning, electricity, indoor shower)                                                   June 20-25       General
      Entering Grades 2-3. Brownies participate in planning their weekly cookout, choose               June 27-July 2   General
      activities as individuals and as groups. They will sleep indoors in a climate-controlled         July 4-9         Horse
      bunkroom as a group, with their counselors. Peace out!                                           July 11-16       General
                                                                                                       July 18-23       Horse

                                                                                                       enchanted hOllOw sessiOns
      Enchanted HOllOw: grades 4-5                                                                     June 13-18       General
      (outdoor shower and outhouse)                                                                    June 20-25       Horse
      Entering Grades 4-5. Juniors plan a more challenging weekly cookout, choose activities           June 27-July 2   General
      as individuals and as groups. They sleep in screened-in cabins in groups of four, with           July 4-9         General
      counselors in a neighboring cabin. Plan out!                                                     July 11-16       Horse
                                                                                                       July 18-23       General/Horse

      Daisy Patch: grades 4-6                                                                          Daisy Patch sessiOns
                                                                                                       June 13-18       General
      (outdoor shower and outhouse)
                                                                                                       June 20-25       Horse
      Entering Grades 4-6. Rising Juniors and Cadettes spend up to two weeks at Camp NOARK
                                                                                                       June 27-July 2   Horse
      in open-air platform tents. They will plan cookouts, a night hike, individual daily activities   July 4-16        General/Horse
      and group projects. Cook out!                                                                    July 18-23       General

      POOh COrner: grades 6-8                                                                          POOh COrner sessiOns
      (outdoor shower and outhouse)                                                                    June 13-25       General/Horse
      Entering Grades 6-8 or 8+. Rising Cadettes and Seniors+ spend up to two weeks at Camp            June 27-July 2   General/Horse
                                                                                                       July 4-16        General
      NOARK in pitch tents and hammocks. They will plan cookouts, overnight adventures on
                                                                                                       July 18-23       Horse
      camp, individual daily activities and group projects. Sleep out!

      ArbOr Dale: grades 7+                                                                            ArbOr Dale sessiOns
      Entering Grades 7+. Rising Cadettes and up with a drive for independence and adventure           June 13-25       General
      will begin their session at Pooh Corner while they learn the skills and plan for the living      June 27-July 2   General
      unit of their own creation! Experienced campers and adventurous beginners are welcome!
      Arbor Dale is a signature of the Camp NOARK experience! Adventure out!
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sessiOn schedule
New this year: streamlined session options! Choose your session date, the grade you are entering in the fall, and
between a horse-focused session or a general session. Sessions are one or two weeks long. You and your camper
podmates will work directly with your counselors to create your ideal schedule while you adventure at Camp NOARK!

SESSION ONE: JUNE 13-18                          SESSION fOur: July 4-9
grade 2-3 | friendship lodge | horse session     grade 2-3 | friendship lodge | horse session      Pricing Gu
grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | general session   grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | general session              ide
                                                                                                   1 week gene
                                                                                                               ral: $275
grade 4-6 | daisy patch | general session                                                          1 week hors
                                                                                                              e: $325
                                                 SESSION fOur & five:                             2 week gen
                                                                                                             eral: $375
SESSION ONE & twO:                               July 4-16 (2 week)                               2 week hors
                                                                                                              e: $425
JUNE 13-25 (2 week)                              grade 4-6 | daisy patch | horse session
grade 7+ | pooh corner | horse session           grade 4-6 | daisy patch | general session
grade 7+ | arbor dale | general session          grade 7+ | pooh corner | general session
CIT 1 | pooh corner | general session            CIT 1 | pooh corner | general session
CIT 2 | pooh corner | general session            CIT 2 | pooh corner | general session

SESSION twO: JUNE 20-25                          SESSION five: July 11-16
grade 2-3 | friendship lodge | general session   grade 2-3 | friendship lodge | general session
grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | horse session     grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | horse session

SESSION three: JUNE 27-July 2                    sessiOn six: july 18-23
grade 2-3 | friendship lodge | general session   grade 2-3 | friendship lodge | horse session
grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | general session   grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | horse session
grade 4-6 | daisy patch | horse session          grade 4-5 | enchanted hollow | general session
grade 7+ | pooh corner | horse session           grade 4-6 | daisy patch | general session
grade 7+ | pooh corner | general session         grade 7+ | pooh corner | horse session
LIT | pooh corner | general session              LIT | pooh corner | general session

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DAILY SCHEDULE                                                                  TOp Camp Tips
An average day at camp? No such thing! You and your camper
podmates will work directly with your counselors to create your                 Mail can be dropped off at check-in. You can even leave a letter for each day!
ideal schedule while you adventure at Camp NOARK! Here’s an                     If you prefer to mail letters, make sure you mail at least two days ahead.
example of what a day at camp might look like:
                                                                                Campers should pack under parent supervision. Make sure she knows what
                                                                                she has and where! Also, know campers will re-pack their own bags.
         6-8 am           Early Riders Lesson (select sessions)

           8 am           Flag Raising Ceremony                                 Please let us know if your camper regularly wets the bed, so we are prepared
                                                                                to change the sheets and wash bedding/clothing while girls are out of their
        8:15 am           Breakfast                                             living area. We do this very discreetly so other girls won’t know about it.
           9 am           Pool Time
                                                                                Send pre-addressed and stamped envelopes. Postcards work, too!
           11 am          Girl’s Choice
                                                                                There are no snacks or sodas for sale in the trading post. Daily snacks are
          12 pm           Lunch
                                                                                available for all campers at no charge.
            1 pm          Turtle Time
                                                                                Bring separate towels for swimming and showering.
         2-6 pm           Activity Rotations
                                                                                Sisters don’t always make the best buddies!
           6 pm           Flag Retiring Ceremony

        6:15 pm           Dinner                                                All campers need a backpack or day bag to carry their gear to their daily
                                                                                activities. Avoid bags with string straps – they can dig into shoulders.
           7 pm           Evening Unit Time

           8 pm           Showers                      Turtle Time              If possible, avoid major medication changes before your camper’s session.
                                                       Relax in your unit
          10 pm           Lights Out!                  with your pod!           Do not send cell phones. They will be kept in the camp office upon discovery.

                                                                                We understand your camper may have two buddies she wants to camp with,
 Girl’s ChOice:                         AfternOOn Activity                      but due to our even-numbered sets of bunks in housing options, this always
 Campers will choose from               ROtatiOns: Each camper will             leaves one girl out. We allow two or four buddies, but will not accommodate
 a variety of activities each           have an opportunity to take part        buddy requests of three girls. This is for the inclusion of ALL campers.
 day that range from arts               in hiking, STEM, fire building,
 and crafts to yoga, games,             cookouts, target sports, and            Put your camper’s name on everything!
 or time with our horses.               more, based on their age.

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Leaders & cOunselOrs
  in training (lit & cit)
                                                                                    Science in the
Leaders in Training (LIT) are rising 9th and 10th graders while
Counselors in Training (CIT) are rising 11th and 12th graders. These                wOOds Day Camp
campers are interested in growing their leadership and camping skills by            When: Monday, June 7, 9 AM - Friday, June 11, 3 PM
working closely with our Leadership Director and camp staff.                        Where: STEAM Center at Burnham Woods
                                                                                    Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior | Fee: $115 | Register by: May 3
LIT will choose a program area           CIT 1 balance their time at camp
of focus and develop their skills        between working with younger               Join us for a week of meeting new Girl Scout sisters and
as they assist in camp program.          campers, developing their                  new experiences! At this year’s day camp, we will have a
A balance between growth and             counseling skills, planning and            mixture of science, art, cooking, and outdoor activities.
recreation is important to LIT, so       implementing camp program, and             Girls will experience hands-on activities and skill building
they can expect to have time for         creating their own fun.                    opportunities. Girls will get lunch and snacks each day, and a
planning their own fun as well. LIT is                                              special day camp shirt!
not a prerequisite to CIT program.       CIT 2 dig deeper into the ways
                                         campers learn and grow, focus
                                         on personal development, and

      Leadership
                                         work closely within camper units
                                         to assist with daily life. Time for
                                                                                    Badges
       campers
                                                                                    Take home the official GSUSA badges you earn during your time
                                         rest and fun is part of their camp         at camp! Look for an option to add on the badge purchase when
                    a high               experience.                                you register for camp on Doubleknot.
       are held to
                   maturity
      standard of                                                                   Summer Camp 2021 t-shirt and patch are our gift to each
                   les in the
      and have ro                                                                   camper every summer!
                  “All-Camp”
      planning of
             activities.

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HOrsemanship                                                Level 1 riders have never ridden before       Wrangler (level 4) and Advanced Wrangler
                                                                                                          (level 5) objectives are similar, and lessons

PrOgram
                                                            or need some practice before riding at
                                                            a walk confidently and independently          may often be combined, but Level 5
                                                            in the arena. At level 1, riders learn        riders are expected to perform at a higher
The Camp NOARK Horsemanship Program gives                                                                 proficiency. Riders at these levels continue
                                                            to safely approach, lead, groom and
girls of all ages and abilities a chance to ride and                                                      to practice safe horse handling, grooming,
                                                            saddle their own horses, as well as
care for horses in a safe, fun and challenging way!                                                       saddling, bridling, and control at a walk, trot,
                                                            basic control at a walk (stop, start,
Girls are placed into our program based on age AND
                                                            steer).                                       and lope. They will also have opportunities
ability. Beginning, young, or nervous riders start
                                                                                                          to compete in rodeo events such as
at Level 1 and will ride at least twice during their
                                                                                                          barrel racing, pole bending, etc., and will
session (riders with experience outside our program,
                                                                                                          conquer more advanced trails, including the
contact us directly to be placed into a level). As
riders progress, we offer more lesson time and                                                            possibility of overnight camping with the
introduce new skills. All riders will leave with a Riding                                                 horses. Ground lessons for Level 4 and 5 will
                                                            At level two, Tenderfoot riders continue to   begin to focus on the entirety of the horse
Progress Report showing their accomplishments
and exiting Riding Level. Girls aren’t guaranteed to
                                                            practice safe horse handling, grooming,       industry, learning about horse purchasing,
move up in level each year. We teach riding from            saddling and control at a walk, and will      ownership, veterinary care and equine-
the “ground up” rather than “saddle down” and a             begin learning to bridle, pick hooves, and    related job opportunities.
portion of each lesson (lessons include 1-2 hours of        ride at a trot.  
time at the barn) is spent on barn chores because it
is important for girls to learn responsibility by caring
for their horses.

Girls enrolled in camp sessions at Camp NOARK
who are not a part of the Horsemanship Program
can choose horseback riding as a one-time elective
activity only.
                                                            Level 3 Horse Sense riders continue           Riders at this level have a
                                                            to practice safe horse handling,              mastery over all basic care of
                                                            grooming, saddling, bridling, control         horses used for trail and rodeo
                                                            at a walk and trot, and will begin            riding, as well as strong riding skills
                                                            learning to ride at a lope/canter.            at a walk, trot, and lope. Girls who
                                                            After completing the arena riding             have satisfied all the Level 5
                                                            requirements, Level 3 riders will             requirements and successfully
                                                            learn trail safety and hit the trails!        reached Level 6 are known as
                                                                                                          Riding Rookies!

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frequently asked questiOns
Who may attend Camp NOARK?                        I’m Interested in a session, but it’s           Who will be supervising my camper?
Any girl entering grades 2-12 in the fall         already full! What now?                         Camp staff members are enthusiastic,
of 2021 can attend camp. For those not            Place your camper on a waiting list for         talented and caring adults, who are
currently registered as a Girl Scout, there is    your top choice and enroll in a second          selected based on experience, ability to
an additional membership fee, payable at          session option. Those on waitlists will be      serve as role models, and their genuine
the time of camp registration.                    notified on April 16 if their first choice is   desire to work with children. Many have
                                                  now available. If you register for another      strong Girl Scout backgrounds. The ratio
                                                  session (in addition to a waitlist), you may    of staff to girls varies with girls’ ages.
How will I receive information once I             then transfer all fees to the waitlisted        Younger girls have the greatest ratio of
register for camp?                                session if a spot is open and you choose        counselors to campers. There are always
You will receive an email receipt containing      to transfer.                                    two adults present with each group.
a link to a camper information packet
including a packing list, forms (including
health history), and driving directions.          Is there a deadline for campership              What training does camp staff
Camper information packets will also be           financial assistance?                           receive?
available online for easy access.                 Yes. Campership applications must be            The camp staff receives eight days of
                                                  completed by May 1. Applying early is           extensive on-site training prior to the
                                                  highly encouraged. For complete details         arrival of campers. Training includes
What is the deadline to register                  on campership financial assistance, see         First Aid and CPR, safety and risk
for camp?                                         page 13.                                        management, emergency response,
Camp registration opens March 1, is FIRST                                                         activity programming and outdoor
come, FIRST served, and remains open                                                              skills, how to deal with bullying and
until all spaces are full. Please note that       Can my camper stay over at Camp                 homesickness, and much more. Staff
some sessions, especially horse sessions,         NOARK between one-week sessions?                who supervise specialized activities have
fill quicker than others. Early registration is   No. In order to create time off for our         additional training and qualifications.
best!                                             camp staff while maintaining a health
                                                  bubble, we will not be offering “Linger
                                                  Longer” sessions this summer.                   For more FAQs on staff training, meals, health
                                                                                                  care, weather and more, visit our website at
                                                                                                  www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/camp.

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depOsits and fees
A $50 non-refundable deposit per session is due                         Financial Aid fOr Camp
with each registration (deposits may be transferred
to a “Second Round Registration” session). The            What is a “campership”?                                    How do I apply for a campership?
deposit serves as the first payment of the total          Girl Scouts – Diamonds strives to make camp a              All campership applications must be completed
camp fee.                                                 possibility for all girls; financial difficulties should   online at the time of registration for each girl and
                                                          never be the reason a girl can’t experience the life-      each session. The completed camp registration,
Deposits may be made online, or by check, cash or         changing lessons found at camp. Camp financial             campership application and the $50 camp
money order. Diamonds Dollars cannot be accepted          aid, or camperships, are offered by Girl Scouts –          deposit are all required.
for the deposit.                                          Diamonds for summer resident camp programs at
                                                          Camp NOARK on a limited basis.                             When is the deadline to apply?
All remaining fees must be paid a minimum of two
weeks prior to start of camp session.                                                                                Campership applications open March 1 with
                                                          Camperships are funded by the generosity of                general camp registration and all campership
                                                          our donors, members and other supporters who
Refund POlicy                                             contribute to our campership fund each year. If
                                                                                                                     applications are due May 1, 2021. Early submission
                                                                                                                     is highly encouraged!
Cancellations due to potential Covid exposure or          your family is interested in donating a campership
symptoms prior to camp will be refunded in full,          to make camp a reality for a sister Girl Scout,
                                                                                                                     When will we hear if our family received a
including deposit. Refund of camp fees, including         please visit www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/give or
                                                                                                                     campership?
Diamonds Dollars, (excluding $50 deposit and              email funddevelopment@ girlscoutsdiamonds.org
                                                                                                                     Campership applications are reviewed April 1
membership fee) will be given for cancellations up to     to donate directly to the campership fund.
                                                                                                                     (first-time applications only in this round) and
14 days prior to a session’s start date. Cancellations                                                               after May 1 (all applicants). Notification letters
made less than 14 days prior will receive a refund        How much can we apply for?                                 will be mailed within 10 business days of review.
(excluding the deposit) only if accompanied by            Awards are based on available funds from                   If a girl receives camperships for multiple
a doctor’s statement of illness. Camper fees will         donations, as well as the amount requested                 sessions, amount will be distributed equally
                                                          by other girls and families. Due to the very               among sessions. If your girl is selected to receive
not be refunded if a camper leaves camp due to
                                                          limited funds, we encourage girls to consider              a campership, we ask that she write a thank you
homesickness, illness or misconduct. Camper fees
                                                          using their Diamonds Dollars and camp credits              card to the donor(s) who made her camp dream
will not be refunded if camper arrives with head lice.
                                                          earned through the Girl Scout Cookie Program to            a reality. A return envelope will be included with
Camperships are not refundable.                           supplement their campership requests.                      your award letter for this purpose, please return
DiamOnds DOllars                                          First-time applicants may apply for up to 100% of
                                                                                                                     by June 1, 2021.
Diamonds Dollars are earned by participating in           the cost of the camp session, less the $50 deposit;
the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program. Diamonds                                                                       How can I get more information?
                                                          second-time applicants may apply for up to 50%
                                                                                                                     Visit www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/camp to
Dollars can be applied to any part of the registration,   of the cost of the session, less the $50 deposit;
                                                                                                                     register for camp (campership application is
excluding the deposit. Traditional Diamonds Dollars       third-time applicants may apply for up to 25%
                                                                                                                     included within the camp registration
payments must be made by phone or in person               of the cost of the session, less the $50 deposit.
                                                                                                                     process); call 800-632-6894, or email
and can also be used on merchandise in the onsite         Priority will be given to first-time applicants.
                                                                                                                     info@girlscoutsdiamonds.org.
camp store during campers’ sessions. At this time,
we cannot accept payment of Traditional Diamonds
Dollars online. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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PACKING LIST                                    Starred items can be purchased in the Trading Post at Camp NOARK!

CLOTHING                                                                     LINENS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE
⚬ 6 cloth masks + small mesh laundry bag + mask lanyard                      ★ laundry bag or empty pillow case
(we will wash and dry as needed)                                             ⚬ shower towels
⚬ 6-8 t-shirts                                                               ⚬ pool/beach towel
★ 1-2 long sleeve shirts – it can get cool at night                          ⚬ washcloths
⚬ 6-8 shorts                                                                 ⚬ soap
⚬ 2 summer pajamas                                                           ⚬ deodorant
⚬ 6-8 pairs of underwear                                                     ⚬ shampoo and conditioner
⚬ bras (as needed)                                                           ⚬ toothbrush and toothpaste
⚬ 8-10 pairs of socks                                                        ⚬ small caddy or bag for toiletries
⚬ swimsuit                                                                   ⚬ brush or comb
⚬ 2 pairs sturdy closed toe and heel shoes (tennis or hiking)                ★ hair bands and clips
⚬ 3-4 pairs of jeans for riding (for horse sessions)                         ⚬ feminine hygiene products (as needed)
⚬ riding boots for horse sessions (boots are available to borrow)            ★ lip balm
⚬ shower shoes (flip-flops allowed in showers only)                          ⚬ pillow with case
★ hat/bandana                                                                ⚬ fitted twin sheet (and flat if preferred)
★ rain jacket or poncho
⚬ sandals or shoes that secure to your feet for water crossings
(must have back strap or covered heel. No flip-flops)
                                                                             OPTIONAL                               PLEASE LEAVE
                                                                             ⚬ camera                               AT HOME
                                                                             ★ stationery and pens                  ⚬ candy, gum, any food
EQUIPMENT and                ★ insect repellent (for chiggers, ticks,        ★ stamps                               ⚬ sandals or crocs
health items                 and mosquitoes)                                 ★ journal or book                      ⚬ jewelry
⚬ retainers                  ⚬ small backpack for daily essentials           ★ stuffed animal                       ⚬ valuables
⚬ sunscreen                  ⚬ prescription meds (if needed)                 ⚬ cash or Traditional                  ⚬ hair dryers/curling irons
★ flashlight and batteries   ⚬ inhalers                                      Diamonds Dollars for                   ⚬ cell phones or electronics
⚬ mess kit                   ⚬ EpiPens                                       Trading Post
★ water bottle/camelbak      ⚬ glasses or contacts

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COOKIES TO CAMP
 Girl Scouts - Diamonds encourages girls to participate in the Cookie Program to assist in covering camp fees. We also
 offer a Campership financial assistance program. Girls can earn Diamonds Dollars (formerly known as Cookie Bucks)
 at each level of boxes sold. Diamonds Dollars earned at each level are cumulative. There are two kinds of Diamonds
 Dollars to choose during reward selection:

 TraditiOnal DiamOnds DOllars                                             Online Only DiamOnds DOllars
 These Diamonds Dollars can be used within Girl Scouts –                  Please note, Online Only Diamonds Dollars can only be used
 Diamonds Council for camp, council-sponsored events,                     to make online shop purchases at www.girlscoutshop.com
 annual membership dues, council travel, camp trading                     and are not eligible for camp fees, trading post merchandise
 post and brick and mortar council shop purchases.                        or care package purchases.

                                    COOKIES SOLD                       AMOUNT EARNED
                                           200+ boxes                                  $5
                                           300+ boxes                                +$10
                                           400+ boxes                                +$15
                                           500+ boxes                                +$20
                                           600+ boxes                                +$25
                                           750+ boxes                                +$35
                                          1000+ boxes                                +$75
                                          1250+ boxes                               +$100
                                          1500+ boxes                               +$100
                                          2020+ boxes                      +$275 Camp Voucher
                                  TOTAL POSSIBLE EARNED               $385 + $275 CAMP VOUCHER*
                     All Diamonds Dollars earned in the 2019** and 2020 membership year will expire June 30, 2021.
                         All Diamonds Dollars earned during the 2021 membership year will expire June 30, 2022.
             *Camp voucher valid only at summer resident camp sessions at Camp NOARK. **Extended due to camp and office closures.

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Camp Care Package
You asked, we listened. We have taken the first step to up our camp care package game by offering more colorful and
customizable items. Surprise your favorite camper with camp delivery or make your mark this summer with these camp
care package essentials at home.

This year’s package includes:

    LED Headlamp              Camp themed color your            Nalgene On the Fly water         Gummy Luggage Tag
                               own tubular bandana              bottle with camp themed
                                 (mystery design)               sticker (mystery design)
                                                                                                Plus a few
                                                                                              Other gOOdies!
       e c t fOr          HOw tO Purchase                               QuestiOns?
 Per f
       s u m  mer         Camp Care Package cost is $35.                Email retail@girlscoutsdiamonds.org
 any        t ures        Purchase through Doubleknot! Camp delivery    Please note the designs on these items are subject
       e n
  adv me Or               or direct ship home options available.        to change. Girl Scouts – Diamonds has the right
   at hO mp!              Orders must be received by April 11, 2021     to substitute any item for something of similar or
     at ca                                                              higher value.
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