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2019 RESIDENT CAMP R E S ID E N T C A M P C ATA LO G #GirlScoutCampLife
GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK MISSION
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND
CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
gswny.org ☙ 1-888-837-6410 TASTE OF CAMP
CAMP RECRUITMENT EVENTS
LOCATIONS New to summer camp? Visit us this spring to get a
glimpse of what your summer camp experience
Girl Scout Office
Niagara Orleans
will look like. Informational sessions, tours, and
Girl Scout Camps Monroe a sampling of camp crafts will be available. You
Timbercrest Genesee will also have an opportunity to register for
Erie
Seven Hills Goodyear summer camp 2019, and a chance to enter your
name for a FREE WEEK OF CAMP and other
Wyoming Livingston
cool camp prizes.
RESIDENT May 4, 2019 ◾ 1 to 3 p.m.
Chautauqua Cattaraugus (OVERNIGHT) CAMPS Camp Seven Hills Goodyear
Camp Timbercrest 10150 Olean Road (Rt 16), Holland, NY 14080
RANDOLPH, NY
Camp Seven Hills Goodyear
HOLLAND, NY
May 11, 2019 ◾ 1 to 3 p.m.
Camp Timbercrest
11169 Moore Rd., Randolph, NY 14772
GENERAL INFORMATION
Girl Scout camps are open to every girl in grades K-12. Girl
Scouting values inclusiveness and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, TABLE OF CONTENTS
socioeconomic status, national origin, or physical or Resident Camp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
developmental disability. Girls attending Girl Scout
summer camp must register as members of Girl Scouts
CAMP SEVEN HILLS GOODYEAR
of the USA. A Children’s Camp in New York State brochure
Camp Seven Hills Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
listing NYS standards for camp operations will be
available in all Camp Information Packets. Camp Seven Hills Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Camp Seven Hills Programs for:
Please read the Camp Information Packets for details on Grades 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
our refund policy, inclement weather, cancellations, and Grades 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
other relevant camp information. Packets can be found Grades 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
on our website or by calling 1-888-837-6410. Friends and Family Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Leadership Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SUMMER CAMP GOALS CAMP TIMBERCREST
• Provide opportunities for campers to develop Camp Timbercrest Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 14
and improve on their leadership skills. Camp Timbercrest Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Camp Timbercrest Programs for:
• Nurture and develop campers’ personal
Grades 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
accomplishments and responsibilities. Grades 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Educate campers on the importance of Grades 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Friends and Family Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
acceptance and tolerance.
Leadership Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GSWNY Resident Camp Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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OUR RESIDENT CAMPS OPEN: JULY 7 TO AUGUST 9, 2019
CAMP HOURS ARE SUNDAYS AT 1 P.M. TO FRIDAYS AT 7 P.M.
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
Please register your girl online via gswny.org and click CAMP.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOUND ONLINE:
• Early Bird and More • First-Rate Staff • Bus Transportation
the Merrier Discounts Information • Swim Lessons
• Seasonal Employment • Sleeping • Ropes Challenge Courses
Opportunities Accommodations
CAMPERS THAT REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The Girl Scouts of Western New York wants to provide a positive summer camp experience to
every girl. If your child requires special accommodations (transportation, diet, food
restrictions, extra supervision, other, etc.) while at camp, please contact the Director of
Camp Administration PRIOR to REGISTERING YOUR CHILD for camp at 1-888-837-6410
or summercamp@gswny.org to discuss the possible accommodations that could safely and
reasonably be made for your child.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Girl Scouts of Western New York is dedicated to ensuring that all girls are able to attend camp.
Financial assistance can now be requested with online camp applications! Please remember to
provide/upload all required income verification documents. Funding for financial assistance
is limited and early applications are encouraged .
RESIDENT CAMP CARE PACKAGES ITEMS WILL INCLUDE:
Order your girl’s care package as part of her camp • Stuffed Animal TOTAL
registration. When ordering please include your girl’s
$
35
• Journal with pen
name, the camp she is attending and the session/ • Camp Patch
program. Your girl’s care package will be delivered • Water Bottle (includes tax)
to her while she is at camp! Quantities are limited so • Drawstring bag
order your camp care package early! • And a few extra surprises!
KEY BENEFITS OF GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP:
• Develop and cultivate girls’ • Focus on the 3 keys to leadership: • Provide a safe environment
self-identity, self-worth, self- discover new skills within that encourages leadership,
esteem, and self-respect. themselves, connect with others imagination, and acceptance as
• Build girls of courage, confidence, through team building and problem well as a community where girls
and character by providing solving, and take action by making feel less at risk.
opportunities for girls to experience things better at camp and in their
camp life on their own. communities.
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CAMP SEVEN HILLS GOODYEAR
Camp Seven Hills is located in Holland, NY, and encompasses approximately 620 acres of woodland paths,
sunny meadows, ponds, streams, and hills. The camp facilities includes a lake, pool, central dining hall, shower
houses, cabin and platform tent units, a vast sports complex, horse stables and riding areas and a high- and
low-ropes challenge course. At Camp Seven Hills girls in grades 1-12 will have an opportunity to participate in
a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, ropes challenge course program,
horseback riding, and out-of-camp trips. This is the perfect resident camp setting for your girl(s) to meet and
make new friends, learn more about her abilities and share an authentic summer camp experience with others.
Many campers return summer after summer for that “special something” they say Camp Seven Hills provides.
VISITING CAMP
Family members, friends, and general visitors can meet the staff and tour the camp during our
Seven Hills Open House or when girls are brought to camp on Sunday.
OPEN HOUSE AT SEVEN HILLS GOODYEAR
Monday, July 1, 2019 ☙ 5 to 8 p.m.
Tours of Camp Seven Hills will be ongoing throughout this evening. While at camp, you will get a
firsthand look at our top-notch facilities. Spend the evening meeting our qualified staff and observing
Camp Seven Hills in its summer operation. Stop by the Tuck Shop for a look at our new summer
merchandise. Open House will be on the Goodyear side of camp only: 10150 Olean Road (Rt 16),
Holland, NY 14080.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is available to Camp Seven Hills for an additional fee of $50 per girl per week. The schedule
is listed by time, place, and bus stop. Please note that any bus stop stated in this brochure may be cancelled
due to an insufficient number of boarding passengers. In this instance, the bus fee will be refunded. Bus
refunds will not be given for any other reason or circumstance.
The bus schedule and additional transportation information can be found on gswny.org. Please note that
the Seven Hills bus schedule consists of one bus stop location for Session 4 only (Sun., July 28 and Fri.,
Aug. 2, 2019.)
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2019 CAMP SEVEN HILLS SCHEDULE
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5
July 7-12 July 14-19 July 21-26 July 28-August 2 August 4-9
GIRLS IN GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019
Dogs, Cats, Horses ⚬
& Cows... Oh My!
Gross-ology ⚬ ⚬
It’s My First Time ⚬ ⚬
Mini Session
Letterboxing ⚬ ⚬
Pony Pals ⚬ ⚬
GIRLS IN GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
A Horse, Of Course ⚬ ⚬
Be Happy, Relax, ⚬ ⚬
and Namaste
Camp Adventure Girl ⚬ ⚬
Camp Like a G.I.R.L. ⚬ ⚬
Climbing Masters ⚬ ⚬ ⚬
Climb High at Sky High ⚬ ⚬
Long Reins, Free Walk ⚬ ⚬ ⚬
Secret Agent ⚬ ⚬
Super Sleuths
Seven Hills Firebenders ⚬
Seven Hills Sisterhood ⚬ ⚬
Seven Hills Sorcery ⚬ ⚬
Sneak-a-Peek ⚬
Mini Session
GIRLS IN GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
Cave Dwellers & Rafting ⚬
Rascals (trip program)
Crazy for Horses ⚬ ⚬
Drama Can be
⚬
so Wickedly Fun in NYC
Duct Tape Art ⚬
My Camp Bucket List ⚬ ⚬
Mud Warriors ⚬ ⚬
Night Owls with Lasertron ⚬ ⚬
On Belay ⚬ ⚬
Riders Up! ⚬ ⚬ ⚬
Roller Coaster Mania ⚬
Scuba Diving Explorers ⚬ ⚬
The Lazy Days of Summer ⚬ ⚬
The Seven Hills
⚬ ⚬
Amazing Race
Underwater Robotics ⚬
GIRLS IN GRADES 9-12 IN FALL 2019
Primitive Archer Girl ⚬
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGES 13-17
CIT ⚬ ⚬
CIT Riding Instructor ⚬ ⚬
JCIT ⚬ ⚬
All programs provide the general activities of camp such as swimming, hiking, camp songs,
arts & crafts, cookouts, laughter, friends, and s’mores. Activities may be weather dependent.
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PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019
It’s My First Time Mini sessions run Sunday to Wednesday
As a first-time camper, you’ll spend four days and
Mini Session three nights enjoying of the very best that resident
Session 2: July 14-17, 2019 camp has to offer. Sleep in the one of our cool
Registration closes July 1, 2019 lodges at camp, while you swim, play games, make
crafts, explore the forest, learn to make a fire, cook
Session 5: August 4-7, 2019 outside, and sample so many other fun parts of
Registration closes July 22, 2019
camp life. Don’t forget to bring your best friend
Fee: $245 per person along with you!
NEW! Dogs, Cats, Girls, do you love animals and want to learn more about them? During this
week you will tour the horse barn, spend time with the horses and speak to
Horses & Cows… the riding director about what it takes to care for these beautiful animals.
You will also learn about animal habitats, the plants they eat and how to
Oh My! with day trip follow their tracks. You will also take a day trip to Asha’s Sanctuary to go
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 behind-the-scenes with farm animals and learn how we can help them by
Registration closes July 8, 2019 our food choices. Don’t forget swimming, arts & crafts, and lots of laughter
is also included. Girls will earn requirements towards the following
Fee: $385 per person Girl Scout badges:
• Daisy – Tula’s Story (Be Courageous and Strong)
• Brownie – Pets
Pony Pals If you are a girl who loves horses, this introductory
program is for you! Spend the week learning the basic
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 ins and outs of the horse program. You will get your first
Registration closes June 24, 2019 riding lesson, take a tour of the barn, meet the horses,
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 and try grooming, feeding, mounting, dismounting, and
Registration closes July 22, 2019 tack care with these friendly, four-legged friends.
Fee: $370 per person Girls will have one introductory riding lesson and
one guided horse ride. Girls must wear long pants
and boots with 3/4-inch heel.
NEW! Gross-Ology Time to get a little messy with goo, slime, and a bit of mud as we dive
into Gross-ology Experiments 101! Join us as we raise gross to an art form.
Session 1: July 7 -12, 2019 Make concoctions like glow-in-the dark slime and gummy snacks! Are you
Registration closes June 24, 2019 brave enough to eat dirt?! Come to camp and earn the rank of a Triple G -
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 Gross Goop Guru. Girls will earn requirements towards the following
Registration closes July 8, 2019 Girl Scout badges:
• Daisy – Clover’s Petal (Use Recourses Resourses Wisely)
Fee: $350 per person • Brownie – Home Scientist
NEW!
Letterboxing Put your problem solving skills to the test as you spend this adventurous
week searching for clues and solving riddles to find the treasures hidden
It’s a Real Life Camp throughout camp. Girls will practice the art of letterboxing by learning the
Treasure Hunt! basics, making stamps, thinking of clues, and creating a camp letterbox.
Challenge your camp friends to see who can find the camp letterbox
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 first. All of the other great aspects of camp are also included in this great
Registration closes July 1, 2019
creative week. Girls will earn requirements towards the following
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 Girl Scout badges -
Registration closes July 15, 2019 • Daisy – Rosie’s Petal (Make the World a Better Place)
5 Fee: $350 per person • Brownie – Letterboxer
PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
Sneak-a-Peek Mini sessions run Sunday to Wednesday
This program is for those who enjoy all the fun of camp, but would like to
Mini Session spend only a few days to check it out. In this session you can swim, play
Session 4: July 28-31, 2019 games, make crafts, explore the forest, learn to make a fire, cook outside,
Registration closes July 15, 2019 and making new friends.
Fee: $245 per person
Seven Hills In this program you and your
friends make the choices that
Sisterhood work for you. Select your favorite
programs such as sports, outdoor
Session 3: July 21-July 26, 2019 skills, swimming, arts and crafts,
Registration closes July 8, 2019
and relaxation.
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019
Registration closes July 22, 2019
Fee: $350 per person
These two weeks are dedicated to you: the G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator,
2 WEEKS! risk-taker, and leader). Be an innovator and create really delicious meals
cooked over a campfire and then share with your fellow camp mates in the
Camp Like a Seven Hills Outdoor Cook-Off. Take the lead and guide your group through
the trails of Seven Hills to find the perfect spot for your overnight camping
G.I.R.L. experience. Be that risk-taker who tries new things and explores all that
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 camp has to offer. Girls will earn requirements towards the following
Registration closes July 1, 2019 Girl Scout badges:
• Junior - Camper, Simple Meals and Flowers
Fee: $560 per person • Cadette – New Cuisines, Trailblazing, Trees
Seven Hills The train to Camp Seven Hills'
magic school is leaving! Head to
Sorcery the platform, and get on board!
Once at camp join your fellow
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 wizards as you make oozing
Registration closes June 24, 2019
potions, create your own house
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 wardrobe, and play an exciting
Registration closes for July 15, 2019 broomstick sports match. Who
Fee: $350 per person will win the Camp Seven Hills
Wizard Cup?
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PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
NEW! Secret Agent Calling all future CIA and FBI agents to Camp Seven Hills!
Turn your unit into your very own Secret Super Sleuth
Super Sleuths Headquarters as you create secret codes to communicate
with your secret agent pals. Put your skills to the test as
with day trip
you crack the code to the Camp Seven Hills Break-Out, then
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019
take a trip to the Buffalo Escape Room, where you can
Registration closes July 1, 2019
challenge your sleuthing skills in real time! Girls will earn
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges:
Registration closes July 22, 2019 • Junior – Detective
Fee: $385 per person • Cadette – Special Agent
Camp This is your chance to learn some serious outdoor skills and
time-honored wilderness techniques like fire and shelter
Adventure Girl making, finding and purifying water, and identify plants for
food, medicine, and utility. What is a solar still? Which way
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 is north? Put your skills to the test. All this and other fun
Registration closes June 24, 2019
stuff at camp await you. Do you have what it takes to be
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 a Camp Adventure Girl? Successful completion of this
Registration closes July 22, 2019 program will gain you membership into the Camp
Fee: $350 per person Adventure Club.
Be Happy, Relax Come on, be happy, and join us for a week of camping and relaxation. Create
your own Japa Mala bead strings used in ancient Japanese meditation,
and Namaste design thankful jars to share with others, learn, and practice the latest yoga
poses, and with help from your yoga instructor, make a special Zen Garden.
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 All of the necessary things for you to relax, have fun, and Namaste.
Registration closes July 1, 2019
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019
Registration closes July 15, 2019
Fee: $350 per person
Climbing Challenge yourself and master the elements
of the Seven Hills Ropes Course. Test your
Masters! skills on elements such as Islands in the Sky,
Two-Line, Catwalk, Dangle Duo, Burma Bridge
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 or Zip-Line. You can do all of this while still
Registration closes June 24, 2019
enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 will earn the Seven Hills ropes course
Registration closes July 15, 2019 patch along with the activity rider for
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 each ropes course element that they
Registration closes July 22, 2019 participate on.
Fee: $360 per person
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PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
NEW! Climb High 2 WEEKS!
Spend two weeks challenging yourself and mastering
the elements of the Seven Hills Ropes Course, once
at Sky High your skills are mastered it’s off to Sky High Adventure
Park in Ellicottville, NY, for more fun and adventure. All of this while still
with day trip
enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven Hills ropes
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes course
Registration closes July 1, 2019 element that they participate on.
Fee: $610 per person
Long Reins, This program is open to riders at ALL LEVELS – beginner to
advanced. The emphasis will be on the basics of English
Free Walk riding and how to apply them to dressage. Lessons also
include stable management, basic barn chores, grooming,
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 cleaning the stalls, and feeding the horses. Lessons will
Registration closes June 26, 2019
be given based on ability and girls will perform a dressage
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 presentation at the end of the camp week. Girls will also
Registration closes July 15, 2019 learn what a judge would be looking for in order to get the
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 most points and what the different rules are in the sport.
Registration closes July 22, 2019 Campers will earn the horse patch with rider level(s).
Girls participating in the two-week program will
Fee: $445 per person remain at camp the entire two weeks.
A Horse, 2 WEEKS! This equestrian program includes all level of horseback
riding. Your lessons will focus on balance, seat
Of Course equitation, control at a walk and trot (canter for more
advanced riders), and horse management including basic barn chores,
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 grooming, cleaning the stalls, and feeding the horses. At the end of your
Registration closes July 1, 2019
two weeks have a Mini Horse Show for family and friends and win prizes for
Fee: $690 per person showmanship and sportsmanship. Campers will earn the horse patch
with rider level(s). Girls participating in the two-week program will
remain at camp the entire two weeks.
NEW! Seven Hills Learn the ancient art of fire-making. Across the world, cultures have been
practicing the art of fire for thousands of years and with that the creations
Firebenders of numerous time-honored techniques including, friction-fire (bow-drill
method), the fire piston, flint/magnesium and steel, and more. Learn how
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 to handle matches safely, plus gain a respect and reverence for the flames
Registration closes July 8, 2019
and heat they provide. Our outdoor professionals will teach all these skills
Fee: $350 per person and how to apply them in outdoor cooking with edible plants, and even a
few other outdoor skills.
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PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
Roller Coaster Use your imagination! This week is dedicated to being creative!
Using a variety of supplies such as K’nex Kits and natural
NEW! Mania materials, you can create your own mini dream roller coaster.
You’ll get the real experience in life-sized fun when you take a
with day trip
trip to Darien Lake for a behind-the-scenes look at how roller
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019
coasters work. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the rest of
Registration closes July 1, 2019
the park and feel the rush of roller coaster mania.
Fee: $385 per person
Underwater Wouldn’t it be cool to work with robots like your favorite
ones from the movies? Well now you can. Spend this
Robotics week learning the ins and outs of underwater robotics.
Girls will work with engineering professionals while
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 creating and handling robots underwater! Don’t miss
Registration closes June 24, 2019
this one-of-a-kind program. Time will also be left for
Fee: $350 per person enjoying the splendors of camp.
The Lazy Days 2 WEEKS!
Spend your time at Seven Hills lazing your days away
with friends. Sleep in late, lounge by the pool, or just
of Summer catch up on one of your favorite books. In the evenings
there are campfires to enjoy and sparkling stars to keep you company.
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 #GirlScoutCampLife is what you make of it. The decision is yours during
Registration closes July 1, 2019
these relaxing weeks at camp.
Fee: $560 per person
The Seven Hills You have seen it on TV. Now it is your chance to do it
at camp! Girls will test their teamwork to overcome
Amazing Race and conquer challenges across six “countries” in camp.
Road blocks might include climbing, shelter or raft
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 building, archery, canoeing, tent pitching, fire building,
Registration closes June 24, 2019
outdoor cooking, kayaking, and more. It’s non-stop
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 adventure to the end! Successful completion of this
Registration closes July 22, 2019 program will gain you membership into the Camp
Fee: $350 per person Adventure Club.
NEW! Mud Warriors You and your fellow warriors will face off and compete in mental and
physical challenges. Try your hand at a mud scavenger hunt, or a mud slip
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 and slide, or maybe a mud obstacle course. The possibilities are endless!
Registration closes July 8, 2019 After a day of hard competition relax with a soothing mud bath or mud
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 facial. All of the other great camp activities such as swimming, boating,
Registration closes July 22, 2019 outdoor cooking and more are also included.
Fee: $350 per person
Duct Tape For girls with an artistic eye, this is the week and the place to create well,
just about anything using duct tape. Use your imagination and creativity
NEW!
Art and make a purse or a wallet, or even jewelry. The possibilities are endless
with just a little imagination and lots of duct tape! Cookouts, hiking, s’mores,
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 laughter, swimming and so much more are also included.
Registration closes July 15, 2019
9 Fee: $350 per personPROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
Scuba Diving 2 WEEKS!
Experience the underwater world through a mask,
snorkel, and breathing device. Professional scuba
Explorers instructors from Dip N’ Dive will take you through
every step necessary for you to obtain your Jr. Open Water Diver or your
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 Open Water Diver scuba certification. Spend a week at camp training in
Registration closes June 3, 2019
our Seven Hills pool covering the first phase of your certification. Spend your
Fee $635 per person second week completing the second phase: open water dive with overnight
conducted at the Windmill Quarry, located in Fort Erie, Canada. When you
surface, don’t forget to leave time for all of the other great activities at
Seven Hills.
• Participants must meet the basic swim requirements and health
requirements set by Dip N’ Dive. If they do not, they will be placed
in an alternate program at camp. (Basic swim consists of 200-yard
swim, treading water for 10 minutes, and floating for 10 minutes,
and swim underwater for 50 feet with one breath.)
• All participants are must attend a scuba orientation on Tuesday,
June 4, 2019, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Girl Scout Service
Center. This is considered the first class of the program. If there is
a scheduling conflict please contact Janet DePetrillo, Director of
Camp Administration, at 716-935-6063.
NEW! Drama Can Add glitter and elbow grease to become a rising star. Learn some of the
“ins and outs” of the theatre—maybe try your hand at set design, make-
Be So Wickedly up, designing costumes, and more. Spend Tuesday and Wednesday of this
special week traveling to NYC to see the Broadway production of Wicked
Fun… in NYC and partake in a Disney “Broadway Classroom” with professionals from the
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 cast of Wicked. You will recreate a true Broadway rehearsal taken right from
Registration closes April 1, 2019 a scene of the famous musical. Time will be left to visit NBC Studios, and
GSUSA headquarters, along with a little shopping.
Fee: $505 per person
• Registration for the program closes April 1, 2019. Don’t miss out
on this great program - Sign up now and take advantage of the
Early Bird Discount.
• Girls and parents must attend a pre-trip orientation meeting
scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the
Buffalo & Rochester Girl Scout Service Centers.
Are you ready to experience nature’s
NEW! Night Owls nightlife at Camp Seven Hills? Prowl around
our trails at night, search the sky for a
with Lasertron shooting star, have a glow-in-the-dark
Sleep-in party with games, plan a kitchen raid, and
shop in the Tuck Shop, all at night. You will
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 also head out to Lasertron for a laser tag
Registration closes June 24, 2019 sleep-in. Stay up all night playing laser tag
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 and games along with pizza and pop. After
Registration closes July 22, 2019 a hard night of play, sleep late the next
morning with time to enjoy your favorite
Fee: $405 per person
camp activities in the afternoon. Girls
must be at least 46 inches tall in order
to participate at Lasertron.
10PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
Riders Up! This program is open to riders with skills at ALL LEVELS –
beginner through advanced. The emphasis throughout the
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 week will be on the rider’s position, how to control your horse,
Registration closes June 24, 2019 and learning about dressage. Stable management will also be
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 taught including basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning the
Registration closes July 15, 2019 stalls, and feeding the horses. The girls will also learn what
a judge would be looking for in order to get the most points
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 and what the different rules are in the sport. Girls will receive
Registration closes July 22, 2019
lessons based on their riding ability and will perform a small
Fee: $445 per person horse presentation at the end of the camp week. Campers
will earn the horse patch with rider level(s).
Crazy for Horses 2 WEEKS!
This equestrian program includes all levels of horseback
riding. Lessons will focus on balance, seat equitation,
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 control at a walk and trot (canter for more advanced
Registration closes July 1, 2019 riders), and horse management including basic barn chores, grooming,
Fee: $690 per person cleaning of the stalls, and feeding of the horses. At the end of their two
weeks, girls will have a Mini Horse Show for family and friends, and win
prizes for showmanship and sportsmanship. Campers will earn the
horse patch with rider level(s).
On Belay Girls, this is your opportunity to master your balancing and maneuvering
capabilities on the Seven Hills ropes course. Challenge yourself and conquer
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 your fears as you try elements such as Islands in the Sky, Centipede, Burma
Registration closes June 24, 2019 Bridge, Two-Line, Catwalk, Dangle Duo or Zip-Line. How far you push yourself
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 is up to you, but it’s the experience that matters. You can do all of this
Registration closes July 8, 2019 while still enjoying the splendors of camp life. Girls will earn the Seven
Hills ropes course patch along with the activity rider for each ropes
Fee: $360 per person course element that they complete.
Cave Dwellers & Back by popular demand, this program will provide you with the familiar
adventures of caving/spelunking and whitewater rafting! Spend
Rafting Rascals time out at Laurel Caverns Park in Farmington, PA, caving, rappelling
and spelunking, then it is off to Ohiopyle State Park for adventurous
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 whitewater rafting, hiking, exploring and camping. At the evening camp-
Registration Closes July 1, 2019
outs, you will prepare dinners and share loads of laughs with friends under
Fee: $405 per person Pennsylvania’s beautiful starlit skies. Some of the Seven Hills favorites
Limit: 10 participants (swimming, songs, campfires, and fun) are also included in this fantastic
trip program. Girls will receive a special Girl Scout patch for completing
the caving portion of this trip.
• Girls receive training prior to caving/rappelling & rafting.
• Parent consent letter and release forms will be sent to parents/
guardians at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp program.
11PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
NEW! My Camp Girls, this is your chance to pack in all of the epic things
on your camp bucket list: 2 WEEKS!
Bucket List • Take a horseback ride
• Go swimming
Sessions 2-3: July 14-26, 2019 • Have a movie night with popcorn, of course
Registration closes July 1, 2019
• Stay up late and play glow-in-the-dark games
Fee: $645 per person • Have a blazing campfire with s’mores, do a kitchen raid,
and sleep in late into the morning
• Go to the Escape Room and go bowling
• Pick fresh berries at a local farm and make your very own
fruit pies or cobbler to share with your camp friends
PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 9-12 IN FALL 2019
NEW! Primitive The program is only for girls ages 14 and up
Connect with trees and your inner archer. Starting from scratch, raw
Archer Girl materials, and girl power, you’ll make your own wooden self-bow through
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 traditional woodworking. You’ll be instructed on the wisdom and knowledge
Registration closes July 15, 2019 of traditional bow crafting, how to use basic hand tools, cordage twisting
for bow strings, ancient fire-bending techniques to straighten arrows and
Fee $350 per person fletching with real feathers. You will, of course, have the chance to test out
your handiwork with target practice in the woods and on the fields to round
out this amazing experience.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVENT AT CAMP SEVEN HILLS
Camp Seven Hills Make it a family affair at Camp Seven Hills. During your day enjoy swimming,
boating, horseback riding, crafts, games, archery, or hiking the forest
Family Camp trails. Spend the evening around the campfire toasting marshmallows and
chatting with family and friends. The possibilities are endless.
Weekend • Open to all girls and their families.
July 19-21, 2019 • Arrival time is Friday at 8 p.m. and departure is Sunday at 9 a.m.
Registration closes July 1, 2019
• Families will be placed in platform or cabin tent units only. Each
CHILDREN UNDER sleeping tent sleeps four to five people. A family of six or more
5 YEARS OF AGE ARE FREE will be placed in two (2) sleeping tents.
$60 per person (2 nights) • Horseback riding is on a first come, first served basis for an
$30 per person (1 night) additional fee of $10 per person.
$20 per person (Saturday • Riders must be able to ride without assistance.
during the day only) • Riders must be at least 6 years old or older.
Minimum Capacity: 30
12LEAD LIKE A GIRL: LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGE 13-17
2 WEEKS! Junior CIT Begin training to become a camp counselor. Junior Counselors in Training
(JCITs) learn the fundamentals of leadership, camp management,
Sessions 4-5: childcare, and the safety and risk management aspects of running a camp
July 28 –Aug. 9, 2019 program. A participant must demonstrate appropriate maturity for her
Registration closes July 15, 2019 age, have leadership potential, a positive attitude, and be able to work well
Fee: $530 per person with others. Junior CITs can access all of the basic camp programs, (e.g.,
swimming, exploring nature, arts & crafts, and relaxing around campfires.)
For girls ages 13 & 14 This is a two-week program, but girls go home over the weekend. No
application, interview, or references required.
This four-week course will concentrate on the fundamentals of the Girl
4 WEEKS! CIT: Scout Camping program, counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem,
Counselor and provide skills that are necessary when working with younger campers.
Participants will plan and assist with the supervision of activities, as well
In Training as assist with instruction supervised by senior staff. The CIT program is a
recognized training program throughout the country and is a recommended
Sessions 1-4: prerequisite for summer camp employment. CITs will receive certification
July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins upon successful completion of
Registration closes June 1, 2019 this program. Prospective CITs will receive an additional application
Fee: $635 per person packet that must be completed prior to the start of the program.
For girls 15-17 years old Girls that complete the full CIT program will be invited back the last
week of camp as a Camp Seven Hills Intern.
4 WEEKS! CIT/Riding This four-week riding program is for girls who wish to teach riding at the
camp level. Concentration will include extended riding and teaching skill
Instructor training, as well as counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem and
ways to work with younger campers. Riding Counselors in Training (RCIT) will
Sessions 1-4: receive certification in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins after successful
July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 completion of this program. You must be at the intermediate to advanced
Registration closes June 1, 2019 levels of riding for this program. RCITs will earn the horse patch with rider
Fee: $635 per person level(s). Prospective RCITs receive an additional application packet
that must be completed prior to the start of your RCIT program.
For girls 15-17 years old
Girls that complete the full RCIT program will be invited back the last
For questions on riding ability, please week of camp as a Camp Seven Hills Intern.
contact GSWNY’s Director of Camp
Administration at 1-888-837-6410, or
email: summercamp@gswny.org
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR FUTURE SUMMER CAMP STAFF POSITIONS.
13CAMP TIMBERCREST
Camp Timbercrest is located on 900 beautiful acres of the Allegheny forest in Randolph, NY. The camp facilities
includes a 31-acre lake, numerous hiking and horseback riding trails, a central dining hall, shower house, cabin
and platform tent units, and horse stables. Camp Timbercrest is the perfect setting for girls in grades 1-12 to
experience a great traditional summer camp program. Girls will have an opportunity to participate in a variety
of activities such as swimming, boating, sailing, kayaking, arts & crafts, archery, and horseback riding. While
at Camp Timbercrest your girl(s) will be able to meet and make new friends, learn more about her abilities and
share the joy of summer with others.
OPEN HOUSE AT TIMBERCREST Sunday, June 30, 2019
1 to 3 p.m.
Take tours of Timbercrest and get a firsthand look at our top-notch facilities. Spend the evening
meeting our qualified staff and observing camp in its summer operation. Stop by the Tuck
Shop for a look at our new summer merchandise. Open House will be at Camp Timbercrest:
11169 Moore Rd., Randolph, NY 14772.
VISITING CAMP
Family members, friends, and general visitors can meet the staff and tour the camp during our
Timbercrest Open House or when girls are brought to camp on Sunday.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is available to Camp Timbercrest for an additional fee of $50 per girl per week. The
schedule is listed by time, place and bus stop. Please note that any bus stop stated in this brochure may
be cancelled due to an insufficient number of boarding passengers. In this instance, the bus fee will be
refunded. Bus refunds will not be given for any other reason or circumstance.
Bus schedules and additional transportation information can be found on gswny.org.
142019 CAMP TIMBERCREST SCHEDULE
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5
July 7-12 July 14-19 July 21-26 July 28-August 2 August 4-9
GIRLS IN GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019
Daisies & Brownies Can ⚬ ⚬
Camp Like A G.I.R.L.
Ready, Set, Go Camping ⚬
Mini Session
My Favorite Pony ⚬
GIRLS IN GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
Be Brave & Bold ⚬
Pastry Chefs ⚬
Razzle, Dazzle & Sculpt ⚬ ⚬
Ready to Ride ⚬ ⚬ ⚬ ⚬ ⚬
Timbercrest Firebenders ⚬
Wizard Camp ⚬ ⚬
Who Stole the ⚬
Chocolate Chip Cookies?
GIRLS IN GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
Imagine and K'Nex ⚬
Just My Backpack, ⚬ ⚬
My Pony, and Me
The Great Cupcake ⚬ ⚬
Challenge
Timbercrest Fashionistas ⚬ ⚬
Timbercrest ⚬ ⚬
Mud Challengers
Timbercrest at Night ⚬
TIMBERCREST TRIP PROGRAMS
Tent, Trail, 'N Kayak ⚬
(grades 4-6)
Canoeing the Alleghany ⚬ ⚬
Reservoir (grades 7-12)
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGES 13-17
CIT ⚬ ⚬
CIT Riding Instructor ⚬ ⚬
JCIT ⚬ ⚬
All programs provide the general activities of camp such as swimming, hiking, camp songs,
arts & crafts, cookouts, laughter, friends, and s’mores. Activities may be weather dependent.
15PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 1-3 IN FALL 2019
Ready, Set, Go Camping Mini sessions run Sunday to Wednesday
Girls, this is your chance to experience the
NEW! Mini Session wonders of summer camp. Spend a few,
Session 3: July 21-24, 2019 fun days at Camp Timbercrest and enjoy
Registration closes July 8, 2019 swimming, games, arts and crafts, cookouts,
and other great samples of camp life. Don’t
Fee: $245 per person forget to bring your best friend along with you.
Daisies & Brownies Can Spend this week trying a little bit of everything
at Camp Timbercrest. Activities such as arts
Camp Like a G.I.R.L. and crafts, swimming, creating your own
campfire, learning a new outdoor skill, taking
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 an adventurous hike, cooking outdoors
Registration closes July 1, 2019
coupled with s’mores, and lots of friends
Session 4: July 28 –Aug. 2, 2019 makes this an awesome week! Girls will earn
Registration closes July 15, 2019 requirements towards the Daisy/Brownie
Fee: $350 per person Hiker and Outdoor Adventure Badges.
My Favorite Pony This introductory program will help girls get
to know the basic “ins and outs” of the horse
Session 4: July 28 –Aug 2, 2019 program. Girls will get their first introductory
Registration closes July 15, 2019 horse lesson, take a tour of the barn, meet
Fee: $370 per person the horses, and start from the ground up
with proper grooming, feeding, mounting,
dismounting, and tack care. Girls will have
one introductory horse lesson and one
guided horse ride. Girls must wear long
pants and boots with 3/4-inch heel.
PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
Razzle, Dazzle & Sculpt What is—or isn't—considered "art?" What do you consider art?
Work with the natural wonders of clay to sculpt and glaze your
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 perfect pottery piece. Get psychedelic with a crafting classic:
NEW! Registration closes July 8, 2019 tie dyeing, or make beautiful jewelry such as bracelets, pins
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 or hair accessories that will dazzle your family and friends.
Registration closes July 22, 2019 Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl
Scout Badges:
Fee: $350 per person • Junior – Jeweler
• Cadette- Book Artist
Be Brave and Bold Learn the fundamentals of
archery and precise target
Session 4: July 28 – August 2, 2019 shooting. Make your own bow
Registration closes July 15, 2019 and arrow, cook over an open
Fee: $350 per person fire, build a shelter, discover
the wonders of tracking, and,
of course, join your sister
archers in the Timbercrest
Brave Archery Tournament.
16PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
Pastry Chefs Just a spoonful of sugar, a big dash of friendship, and a cup of laughter are
the perfect ingredients for a delicious week at camp. Learn the basics of
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 baking as you prepare yummy snacks and desserts. Decorate cupcakes
Registration closes July 1, 2019 you make from scratch, indulge in chocolate fondue, and make your own
Fee: $350 per person special creation for the entire camp to see and taste. Create you very own
pastry cookbook that you can take home and use with family and friends.
Girls will earn requirements towards the following Girl Scout Badges:
• Junior – Simple Meals
• Cadette - New Cuisines
NEW! Timbercrest Here’s your chance to learn and/or fine tune your outdoor skills. Outdoor
professionals will work with and teach you different methods of fire building,
Firebenders outdoor cooking with edible plants, and shelter building. Identify things in
nature, take a hike and learn to use a compass and map. Apply your skills
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 and work as a team in the great outdoors.
Registration closes July 15, 2019
Fee: $350 per person
Wizard Camp Welcome to a week of wizardry
and adventures! Make oozing
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 and exploding potions, discover
Registration closes June 24, 2019 helpful plants, and try some magic
Sessions 3: July 21-26, 2019 defense techniques. Spend time
Registration closes July 8, 2019 conquering your fears with your
friends as you play broomstick
Fee: $350 per person sports and compete in the Camp
Wizard Cup.
Ready to Ride Experience the new up-and-coming sport in horse showing, Western
Dressage. Learn the basics of Western riding techniques and what a
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 dressage judge would be looking for during your dressage ride. Trail rides
Registration closes June 24, 2019 and barn management including basic barn chores, grooming, cleaning
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 the stalls, and feeding the horses are also an important in this program.
Registration closes July 1, 2019 Lessons will be given based on ability and girls will complete their very first
dressage at the end of the camp week. Campers will earn the horse
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 patch with rider level(s).
Registration closes July 8, 2019
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019
Registration closes July 15, 2019
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019
Registration closes July 22, 2019
Fee: $445 per person
17PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-6 IN FALL 2019
NEW!
Who Stole the Someone has stolen the Camp Timbercrest chocolate chip cookies and
recipe. Spend your week analyzing fingerprints, taking DNA samples, and
Chocolate Chip researching hair samples. Think you can figure out who the culprit is? You will
have a chance to display your burden of proof during the Camp Timbercrest
Cookies? Stolen Chocolate Chip Cookie Trial. Girls will work on requirements
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 towards the following Girl Scout badge:
Registration closes July 1, 2019 • Juniors – Detective
• Cadettes – Special Agent
Fee: $350 per person
NEW! Tent, Trail, Discover and explore the natural
splendors of camp. Professionals from
‘N Kayak Adventures in Fitness will spend three
days and two nights teaching you the
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 basics of backpacking and kayaking,
Registration closes June 24, 2019
compassing, knot-tying, building safe
Fee: $450 per person fires, outdoor cooking and low-impact
camping. You will also learn how to
develop an itinerary, pack your backpack
and hike and camp out under beautiful
starlit skies at Allegany State Park. You
will learn the basics needed to prepare
yourself for future wilderness trips
of Camp Timbercrest. All the other
wonderful activities of camp are also
included.
PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
NEW! Imagine and Use your imagination! Create fun craft projects using a variety of supplies
such as K’nex Kits and natural materials. Create miniature theme park
K'Nex with day trip activities or water slides to show off to your friends. You will also get to
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 see your creative park creations come to life when you take a trip to Splash
Registration closes July 8, 2019 Lagoon with your fellow Imagine and Connect friends and get a behind-
the-scenes tour of how things operate. There will be plenty of time left
Fee: $385 per person to spend in the park, too. All this and the other great camp activities are
included. Girls will earn requirements towards the Think Like An
Engineer Journey.
The Great Calling all aspiring bakers! If you enjoy baking
and want to learn more, this program is for you.
Cupcake Spend your week spicing it up in the kitchen at
Challenge Camp Timbercrest. Girls will work with our head
cook preparing a variety of different cupcakes
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 and desserts. At the end of the week, compete
Registration closes June 24, 2019 in the Timbercrest Cupcake Challenge as you
Session 3: July 21-26, 2019 display your cupcake creation for your fellow
Registration closes July 8, 2019 campmates to try and vote on. Will you be
crowned the next winner of the Timbercrest
Fee: $350 per person Cupcake Challenge?
18PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
NEW! Timbercrest Calling all budding fashion designers! Spend your
week learning the "ins and outs" of fashion design.
Fashionistas Find out what is considered today’s fashion look. Turn
your drab jeans or T-shirt into something dazzling, or
Session 1: July 7-12, 2019 create a new and funky jean purse. Specialists from
Registration closes June 24, 2019
Fashion Lab NY will help you bring your creations to
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 2, 2019 life and share with you the steps to starting your own
Registration closes July 15, 2019 design company. There will still be time left over to
Fee: $400 per person enjoy all of the wonders of Camp Timbercrest.
NEW! Timbercrest You and your fellow warriors will face off and compete
in mental and physical challenges. Try your hand at
Mud Challengers a mud scavenger hunt, or a mud slip and slide, or
maybe a mud soccer game, or even mud painting
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 and sculpting. The possibilities are endless! After a
Registration closes July 1, 2019
day of hard competition relax with a soothing mud
Session 5: August 4-10, 2019 bath or mud facial.
Registration closes July 22, 2019
Fee: $350 per person
Timbercrest at Do you like staying up late? Experience the Timbercrest nightlife. Hike the
trails by flashlight, watch for shooting stars and play glow-in-the-dark
Night with day trip games, or maybe go on a kitchen raid, and a little shopping at the trading
post. You will also take a trip to Jamestown Bowling Company for bowling,
Session 2: July 14-19, 2019 and pizza. After a hard night of playing, sleep late into the morning and
Registration closes July 1, 2019
enjoy some of your favorite camp activities in the afternoon.
Fee: $385 per person
NEW! Canoeing Spend eight glorious days and seven exhilarating
2 WEEKS! nights discovering the wonderful sites of the
the Alleghany Allegany Reservoir as it takes you through the state
park and the national forest. Professional guides
Reservoir from Adventures in Fitness will start your trip at Webs Ferry in Allegany
Sessions 4-5: State Park and end your journey in Tionesta, PA. Paddle with friends,
July 28-Aug. 9, 2019 pitch tents, and share stores around the campfire at night.
Registration closes July 15, 2019 • Girls will receive instruction in fundamentals of canoeing
Fee: $650 per person prior to trip departure.
• Girls must be in good physical condition and also meet the
basic swim requirement. If girls do not meet the basic swim
requirement they will be placed in an alternative camp
program. (Basic swim consists of the front crawl and back
crawl, as well as treading water for five minutes.)
• Girls and parents must attend a pre-trip orientation meeting
scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the
Buffalo/Rochester Girl Scout Service Centers.
19PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 IN FALL 2019
Just My What a better way to spend a week than at Timbercrest putting your
horse skills to the test? Spend time exploring the trails at camp as you
Backpack, My prepare for a more challenging adventure off the property. Girls will spend
2 days and 1 night navigating the trails of Pine Hill State Forest, located in
Pony, and Me Randolph, NY. During the day girls will take exciting trail rides along Pine
Sessions 2: July 14-19, 2019 Loop, Hooks Trail, Frog’s Run, Creekside, Zig Zag, and more while at night
Registration closes July 1, 2019 they will hitch up their horses, pitch tents, cook over an open fire, and
share s’mores, laughter and fun with their friends. All of the other fun
Session 5: August 4-9, 2019 activities of Camp Timbercrest are also part of this great program.
Registration closes July 22, 2019
• This program is not intended for the beginner rider.
Fee: $445 per person
• Girls must be at an intermediate or advanced level of horseback
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR THE riding in order to participate in this program
MORE EXPERIENCED RIDER
• Please note that if girls do not meet the required level of
(Intermediate to advanced only.)
horseback riding for this program they will be placed in a
general horse program.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVENT AT CAMP TIMBERCREST
Camp Make it a family affair at Camp Timbercrest. During your day enjoy swimming,
boating, horse riding, arts and crafts, archery, or leisurely walks. Then spend
Timbercrest the evening around the campfire toasting marshmallows and chatting with
family and friends. The possibilities are endless.
Family Camp • Open to all girls and their families.
Weekend • Arrival time is Friday at 8 p.m. and departure is Sunday at 9 a.m.
July 12-14, 2019 • Families will be placed in platform or cabin tent units only. Each
Registration closes June 24, 2019 sleeping tent sleeps four to five people. A family of six or more
CHILDREN UNDER will be placed in two (2) sleeping tents.
5 YEARS OF AGE ARE FREE • Horseback riding is on a first come, first served basis for an
$60 per person (2 nights) additional fee of $10 per person
$30 per person (1 night) • Riders must be able to ride without assistance.
• Riders must be at least 6 years old or older.
$20 per person (Saturday
during the day only)
Minimum Capacity: 30
20LEAD LIKE A GIRL: LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGE 13-17
2 WEEKS! Junior CIT Begin training to become a camp counselor. Junior Counselors in Training
(JCITs) learn the fundamentals of leadership, camp management, childcare,
Sessions 4-5: and the safety and risk management aspects of running a camp program.
July 28 –Aug. 9, 2019 A participant must demonstrate appropriate maturity for her age, have
Registration closes July 15, 2019 leadership potential, a positive attitude, and be able to work well with others.
Fee: $530 per person Junior CITs can access all of the basic camp programs, (e.g., swimming,
exploring nature, arts & crafts, and relaxing around campfires.) This is a
For girls ages 13 & 14 two-week program, but girls go home over the weekend. No application,
interview, or references required.
4 WEEKS! CIT: This four-week course will concentrate on the fundamentals of the Girl
Scout Camping program, counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem,
Counselor and provide skills that are necessary when working with younger campers.
Participants will plan and assist with the supervision of activities, as well
In Training as assist with instruction supervised by senior staff. The CIT program is a
Sessions 1-4: recognized training program throughout the country and is a recommended
July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 prerequisite for summer camp employment. CITs will receive certification
Registration closes June 1, 2019 in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins upon successful completion of this
program. Prospective CITs will receive an additional application packet
Fee: $635 per person that must be completed prior to the start of the program.
For girls 15-17 years old Girls that complete the full CIT program will be invited back the last
week of camp as a Camp Timbercrest Intern.
4 WEEKS! CIT/Riding This four-week riding program is for girls who wish to teach riding at the
camp level. Concentration will include extended riding and teaching skill
Instructor training, as well as counseling techniques, leadership, self-esteem and ways
to work with younger campers. Riding Counselors in Training (RCIT) will
Sessions 1-4: receive certification in First Aid and CPR and their CIT pins after successful
July 7-Aug. 2, 2019 completion of this program. You must be at the intermediate to advanced
Registration closes June 1, 2019
levels of riding for this program. RCITs will earn the horse patch with rider
Fee: $635 per person level(s). Prospective RCITs receive an additional application packet
that must be completed prior to the start of your RCIT program.
For girls 15-17 years old
Girls that complete the full RCIT program will be invited back the last
For questions on riding ability, please week of camp as a Camp Timbercrest Intern.
contact GSWNY’s Director of Camp
Administration at 1-888-837-6410, or
email: summercamp@gswny.org
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR FUTURE SUMMER CAMP STAFF POSITIONS.
21GSWNY RESIDENT CAMP CHECKLIST
CAMP REGISTRATION THE WEEK BEFORE CAMP
Start camp registration at gswny.org Review camp information packet
on gswny.org
Camp registration form done on
CampDoc.com Check drop off times for camp
in Camp Information Packet and
Check drop off times for camp bus times, if applicable
(and bus times, if applicable) in Review camp packing list in the
Camp Information Packet Camp Information Packet attached
Payment or camp deposit ($25 per or online if using CampDoc.com
session) attached or payment online
if using CampDoc.com
Review Camp Information Packet Remember to register
online at gswny.org for GSWNY Summer Camps
by visiting gswny.org!
FINANCIAL AID REQUEST
Request financial aid on CampDoc.com
HEALTH AND PARENT FORMS
ON CAMPDOC.COM
Health forms
Parent info, emergency contacts,
and insurance
Diet and activity, health history, allergies
Authorization/pick-up form
Any other medical/parent forms
Immunizations - parent scans
and uploads to CampDoc.com
Medications form to be filled out
by physician then parent uploads
to CampDoc.com
Medical exam form from physician
uploads to CampDoc.com
CAMP PAYMENTS
Camp balances are due no later than
two weeks prior to the start of camp
Payment can be made online on
CampDoc.com, by mail, or in person
at any council office
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