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Summer 2018
camprocks.org
Registration opens
December 1, 2017!
Let us help you find
the right camp program
for your daughter!
email:
registration@girlscoutsnorcal.org
Phone:
408-287-4170 or 800-447-4475 ext 2091
Fax:
408-287-8662
Para información en español:
registration@gsnorcal.org
Table of Contents
Why Camp Rocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Our Camp Promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Council-Run Camps
Organized resident camps run by full-time and seasonal Girl Scouts of Northern California
council staff members. Girls attend as individuals, not with their troops or parents (except
for our designated family camp and troop camp programs).
Bothin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GSNorCal Summer Camp 2018
Skylark Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Skylark Ranch Equestrian Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Leadership Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sugar Pine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troop & Family Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Camp Rocks!
Affordable bonding opportunities for troops and families in the great outdoors.
Volunteer-Run Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Day and resident programs run by volunteers held at Girl Scouts of Northern California
properties and other community locations. Parents can often attend with their daughters
in exchange for assisting with camp operations.
Outdoor Experiences Beyond Summer Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to Register for Council-Run Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Camp Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Financial Aid Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Why Camp Rocks
Girl-powered adventures that build life skills
Encourage your girls to turn their technology off
and turn their personalities on as they connect Hi there! I’m Roxy the Raccoon, the Camp Rocks
with the outdoors! mascot. If you’re at any of our council-run camps
this year, you may see some of my wild cousins
At Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) camps,
roaming the area. As a kit, I loved hearing the girls
we help girls ages 5-17 discover more about who they are
sing around the campfire and always wanted to be
and what they can become. From our compassionate
a part of their circle of friendship. I started hanging
staff members to our engaging progression programs,
our camps are designed with girls’ interests in mind. By around camp so much, the counselors adopted
creating a safe and supportive space, we empower girls to me. Now I’m a full-fledged camper and get to show
take healthy risks and experience new things as they build new campers the ropes. Follow me throughout the
essential life skills, such as: brochure for tips and tricks to help you have the
⇨ Interpersonal and social skills best summer ever!
⇨ Conflict resolution and collaborative teamwork
⇨ Critical thinking and problem solving
⇨ Sense of confidence and independence
Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem. You don’t have to
be a Girl Scout to attend one of our camps. Whether
she’s a first time camper or an experienced adventurer,
an outdoor enthusiast or a creative artist, your girl will find
her perfect program at one of our overnight council-run
camps. Sessions at Bothin, Skylark Ranch, and Sugar Pine
range from 4-13 days, with longer options for leadership
programs.
Hey, parents! Do you need help finding the perfect
program for your girl? Start with the camp location she
wants to go to, then use the Schedule-At-A-Glance to look
for your grade level and session dates. Once you find a
program that fits her age and summer schedule, flip to
the page number listed to learn more about it. Swimming,
horseback riding, cooking, drama, art—with so many
awesome activities to choose from, you’re sure to find
General Registration for
something that fits her interests!
all council-run camps
opens December 1, 2017
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Visit us at camprocks.org
GSNorCal Summer Camp 2018
Our Camp Promise
We’re intentional about our camp programs
Camp Rocks!
Girls live in units with 12-24 other campers who are in
the same program and of a similar grade in school. The Our #1 priority is health & safety
unit participates as a group in activities and forms strong All of our council-run camps—Bothin, Skylark Ranch, and
bonds throughout the session. Programs range from camp Sugar Pine—meet standards for health, safety, maintenance,
activities samplers to specialty programs where girls spend program, and personnel, which are set by the state of
extra time in activities related to a theme, like horseback California, Girl Scouts of the USA, and the American Camp
riding, surfing, rock climbing, or theater arts. Every unit Association. We have a 1:6 staff-to-camper ratio for girls in
program, regardless of focus, includes outdoor cooking, 1st-3rd grade programs and a 1:8 ratio for 4th grade programs
hiking, swimming, singing, stargazing, and arts and crafts. and above. Each camp has a health supervisor on-site with
Activities vary at each site, while campfires, theme meals, a doctor on call, and in the case of emergencies, we notify
talent shows, carnivals, and other types of all-camp events parents immediately. Refer to the “About Us” section of the
add to the fun. Visit camprocks.org for more details on camprocks.org website for more details.
camp life!
ACA Accreditation
Staff are carefully screened Council-run camps are accredited by the American Camp
Association—the prestigious national organization that sets
We recruit from colleges and universities nationwide,
high standards for the health and safety of campers and staff,
community agencies, and international cultural exchange
as well as the quality of programs a camp delivers.
organizations. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and
pass a thorough background check before they are selected
for their skills, experience, enthusiasm, and ability to serve as
positive role models. All staff members attend an intensive
orientation prior to supervising campers, and specialists have
appropriate credentials.
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Bothin
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Bothin
Bothin Schedule At-A-Glance
Session 1 Session 3 Session 4
June 17-June 22 July 1-July 13 July 15-July 27
“I Gotta Be ME!” Off Broadway Off Broadway
Unleash your curiosity, Grades 4-6 • pg 8
Monkey Business
Grades 5-8 • pg 10 Grades 8-12 • pg 10
creativity, and courage Grades 4-6 • pg 9
Suncatchers Session 3A Session 4A
Grades 4-6 • pg 9 July 1-July 6 July 15-July 20
Tucked away in the beautiful hills of Marin, Animal Lovers “I Gotta Be ME!” InSPAration
Bothin’s cozy tree-covered canyon offers a Grades 5-8 • pg 9 Grades 4-6 • pg 8 Grades 4-6 • pg 8
Star Trekkers Fire Crackers! Monkey Business
wide variety of classic camp activities, from Grades 5-8 • pg 9 Grades 4-6 • pg 8 Grades 4-6 • pg 9
high ropes adventure to performing arts, and Summer Retreat Monkey Business Suncatchers
everything in between. With unique free- Grades 6-9 • pg 9 Grades 4-6 • pg 9 Grades 4-6 • pg 9
choice special events during every session, Suncatchers Star Trekkers
Grades 4-6 • pg 9 Grades 5-8 • pg 9
girls can spend their summer days their way!
Whether your girl wants to take aim on the
Session 2 On Belay
Grades 6-10 • pg 9
Summer Retreat
Grades 6-9 • pg 9
June 24-June 27
archery range, zip line through the redwoods, Movie Makers Movie Makers
Fantasia
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Grades 7-12 • pg 10 Grades 7-12 • pg 10
perform on the theater stage, or let her Grades 1-3 • pg 8
creativity shine in the Art Barn and Maker Zoomunji
Zone, Bothin has it all!
Grades 2-4 • pg 8
Fundaze Craze!
Session 3B Session 4B
July 8-July 13 July 22-July 27
Grades 4-6 • pg 8
Accommodations H.I.P.
Grades 6-10 • pg 8
Star Girls
Grades 3-5 • pg 10
Star Girls
Grades 3-5 • pg 10
Sleeping accommodations vary from dormitories Fire Crackers! Fire Crackers!
Grades 4-6 • pg 8 Grades 4-6 • pg 8
and open-air cabins to platform tents with
InSPAration Monkey Business
mattresses. Grades 4-6 • pg 8 Grades 4-6 • pg 9
Suncatchers Suncatchers
Transportation Grades 4-6 • pg 9
Animal Lovers
Grades 4-6 • pg 9
Animal Lovers
Camp Rocks!
Transportation is NOT provided to or from Grades 5-8 • pg 9 Grades 5-8 • pg 9
Bothin. Check-in is from 2-3PM on the first day On Belay On Belay
Grades 6-10 • pg 9 Grades 6-10 • pg 9
of each session. The closing ceremony will start
at 11AM on the last day of each camp session.
Open House
Parents are encouraged to attend and celebrate
their daughter’s week of camp. Check-out will
Bring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on Session 5
July 29-August 1
Sunday, June 10, 12-3PM
be directly after the closing ceremony at noon. Fantasia
Campers are expected to be dropped off and Grades 1-3 • pg 8
picked up during these times. Zoomunji
Grades 2-4 • pg 8
Fundaze Craze!
Grades 4-6 • pg 8
H.I.P.
Grades 6-10 • pg 8
Little known fact—Stone House at
Bothin is almost 100 years old! Its
grey rock walls were built from stones
removed from a nearby hillside in 1919
Girls Just Wanna
to make room for a railroad tunnel. Have Fun!
August 2-August 5
If you get a chance between feeding See page 28 for details
chickens, building gadgets in the new
Maker Zone, and putting on skits, sit
for a bit on the stone steps. Don’t take
your me-time for granite!
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Activities by Choice! Zoomunji
Customize your camp adventure with Bothin’s unique Grades 2-4
Activities by Choice program structure. In addition to their Fee $450 n 2 • June 24-27 n 5 • July 29-August 1
Bunnies, birds, and bears, oh my! Discover how different animals
themed program agenda, campers will also have free-choice live and play as you have fun in the Art Barn when you make wild
time where they get to make independent decisions on animal masks or colorful critter collages. Hang out with the Bothin
early morning and afternoon activities. Before breakfast, chickens and even make your own Bothin Teddy Bear. Learn the
campers can choose from GUAM (Get Up And Move) Teddy Bear Waltz and song as you dance the days away with all your
activities, like sunrise yoga, polar bear swims, dance parties, new friends, bears included!
and journaling. In the afternoon, they can pick from even
more activities, such as specialty arts, tinkering in the Maker
Fundaze Craze!
Grades 4-6
Zone, archery, high ropes, hanging out in the Bothin Organic Fee $450 n 2 • June 24-27 n 5 • July 29-August 1
Garden, fort-building, and drama skits. And for every new Celebrate the summer, Bothin style! In this fun-filled adventure just
activity they try, they’ll receive an “Activity Bead” to show off for you, get a real taste of camp life. Let your imagination go wild in
their accomplishments—it’s a great opportunity for girls to the Art Barn, splash in the pool, learn cool dance moves, then put on
a party with your new camp friends. Create your own archery target
experience all the fun of camp, their way!
and take aim, climb to the treetop canopy on the adventure course
Note: Campers on field trips will not participate in free- or take a twilight hike, and then cook tasty treats over a campfire.
choice activities when they’re off camp property. Grade There’s so much to do, you’re sure to have a craze-y good time!
means level entering in the Fall. Campers in 1st-3rd or 2nd-
4th grade programs do not participate in archery or high
H.I.P.
Grades 6-10
ropes activities. Fee $450 n 2 • June 24-27 n 5 • July 29-August 1
Hike, Imagine, and Play your way! In this ultimate camp experience
Fantasia just for older girls, you and your group will design your own camp
experience. What will you do? Create a work of art, build funky rafts
Grades 1-3
in the pool, plan a flashmob, take a twilight hike to see spectacular
Camp Bothin
Fee $450 n 2 • June 24-27 n 5 • July 29-August 1
views of the Bay Area, or maybe hang from the trees on the
The magic of camp is waiting for you! Swim in the pool, have fun at adventure course. Try a little bit of everything and just be H.I.P.!
the Art Barn, dress up in costumes, dig in the garden, have a cookout,
and go on a special adventure to find the hidden fairy steps. Let your
imagination take flight as you create your own set of fairy wings and
Fire Crackers!
wands, then put on a party with your new camp friends and dance
Grades 4-6
under the twinkling stars. Fee $640 n 3A • July 1-6 n 3B • July 8-13 n 4B • July 22-27
Snap, crackle, and pop! Get ready for your camp adventure to explode
with fun! It’s something new every day—shoot archery, star search the
night sky, spark your imagination with art, reach the treetop canopy
by scaling the triple stack on the adventure course, or even plan a
torchlit pool party. Learn different ways to cook over a fire and make
yummy treats with your new camp friends, too.
“I Gotta be ME!”
Grades 4-6
Fee $640 n 1 • June 17-22 n 3A • July 1-6
If you like to dance, sing, create art, or act, then this is where you want
to be! Unleash your creative side as you participate in activities that
let you truly express yourself. Get inspired at the Art Barn, grab a mic
and sing the night away at a karaoke party, share your own poetry, or
plan a dance routine or cool skit to showcase at campfire with all your
new friends. This is your chance for YOU to be YOU!
inSPAration
Grades 4-6
Fee: $640 n 3B • July 8-13 n 4A • July 15-20
Recharge your inner girl power by pampering yourself at camp!
Develop your own line of homemade facial and sugar scrubs and
create lip gloss and lotion from eco-friendly ingredients. Unleash your
own unique style with funky hair wraps and jewelry that you design.
Then treat yourself to a refreshing summertime fruit smoothie and
relax around the glow of the campfire.
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Suncatchers On Belay
Grades 4-6 Grades 6-10
Fee $640 n 1 • June 17-22 n 3A • July 1-6 n 3B • July 8-13 Fee $740 n 3A • July 1-6 n 3B • July 8-13 n 4B • July 22-27
n 4A • July 15-20 n 4B • July 22-27 Get “on belay” when you climb into this week-long challenge on the
Catch some summer fun as you and your group create your own Bothin adventure course. Set goals to conquer the course elements,
adventure! What will you choose? Climb the giant cargo net and fly work with your teammates to scale the triple stack, climb the giant
through the trees on the zip line, shoot arrows at a target you make, cargo net backwards, and fly through the trees on the zip line. Try
swim in the pool, or let your imagination soar in the Art Barn. Once your hand at the Great Zip Line Target Drop—how high will you score?
the sun goes down, choose from night time activities, like cooking Finish off your week with a thrilling Eco Canopy Tour in Sonoma where
delicious treats over a campfire or sleeping in the meadow under a you will soar through the treetops on seven zip lines!
blanket of stars. Whether the sun’s up or down, you’ll definitely have
the time of your life!
Monkey Business
Grades 4-6
Fee $680 n 1 • June 17-22 n 3A • July 1-6
n 4A • July 15-20 n 4B • July 22-27
Have you ever wanted to swing through the trees like a monkey?
Here’s your chance to climb, hang, and zip through the air on the
adventure course and challenge yourself on different elements. Will
you conquer the triple stack or vertical playpen to reach the sky
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bench above the trees? Or scale the giant cargo net tunnel to get
to the zip line? At the end of the day, relax around the campfire and
make tasty treats, like banana boats, with your new friends.
Star Trekkers
Grades 5-8
Fee $680 n 1 • June 17-22 n 4A • July 15-20
Discover a whole new side to Bothin—at night. Boldly venture through
the woods on a moonlit hike, shoot a round of glow-in-the-dark
archery, or dash around in the dark playing flashlight tag. Sleep in the
meadow under the night sky and identify summer constellations by
telescope. By day, take a trip to Morrison Planetarium at the California
Academy of Sciences to further investigate the secrets of the stars.
Camp Rocks!
Animal Lovers
Grades 5-8
Fee $690 n 1 • June 17-22 n 3B • July 8-13 n 4B • July 22-27
Do you love animals? Then it’s off on a safari adventure for you! Head
to Lucky Ones Ranch Animal Sanctuary for a hands-on visit and meet
tortoises, llamas, pot-bellied pigs, and more. Hang out with some
furry friends from SaveABunny, a rabbit rescue group. Then have
an overnight at the Aquarium of the Bay! Learn about fascinating
aquatic critters, then fall asleep under the crystal clear tunnels of the
Aquarium as sharks, skates, fish, and bat rays swim overhead. It’s an
Animal Lover’s dream!
Summer Retreat
Grades 6-9
Fee $690 n 1 • June 17-22 n 4A • July 15-20
Step into your own summer getaway and enjoy all that Bothin offers!
Climb to the top of the adventure course, express yourself in the Art
Barn, aim for the bulls-eye in archery, and discover breathtaking views
of the Bay from the top of the Skyline Trail. Hang out with all your new
friends on an overnight at the Pt. Reyes Youth Hostel, and explore the
lighthouse, search for tule elk or elephant seals, and relax around your
beach bonfire under starry skies. It’s the perfect summer retreat!
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Bothin Theatre Company
Immerse yourself in the world of performance art! Campers
in these programs will explore and practice different aspects
Movie Makers
Grades 7-12
of theater production within a focused theme. Themes Fee $680 n 3A • July 1-6 n 4A • July 15-20
include acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, stage Lights. Camera. Action! Direct and produce your own short camp
makeup, set design, technical support, and more. All groups documentary with an outdoor spin. Will you scale to the top of the
will work toward a special project or performance at the ropes course to record your teammates flying down the zip line?
end of their session. Girls will also have time to enjoy other Or be inspired by the bird’s eye view of Camp Bothin from the
treetop canopy? With your fellow film crew, shoot footage, learn
beloved camp activities like swimming, outdoor cooking, basic editing, and create a team DVD to show to friends and family.
arts and crafts, exploring the organic garden, and gathering We’re rolling!
around the campfire!
Note: Campers in these programs can participate in GUAM Off Broadway
(Get Up and Move) activities, but may have limited time to
Grades 5-8
Fee $980 n 3 • July 1-13
try the afternoon free-choice activities.
Grades 8-12
Fee $980 n 4 • July 15-27
Star Girls It’s showtime! From auditions to the final bow, work with your
group to put on a complete musical production. Participate in
Grades 3-5 daily rehearsals, design sets, create costumes, and learn about all
Fee $660 n 3B • July 8-13 n 4B • July 22-27 aspects of a Broadway show and professional stage work. Attend a
Take the stage and shine like the star that you are! Show off your local theater performance too. At the end of your session, present
talents with creative skits, upbeat dance moves, and songs galore. your production to all of camp—parents and friends are welcome
Express yourself with costumes, make-up, props, and more. Then to attend and can join you for a special cast party following the
be the opening act for the BIG Off Broadway performance where all performance. Can you hear the applause?
of camp can see you and your new friends light up the stage!
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12Skylark Ranch
Where the Santa Cruz Accommodations
Mountains meet the sea . . . Sleeping accommodations are platform tents with beds,
hammocks, or tree beds/lashed hammocks.
Just north of Santa Cruz, Skylark Ranch provides
campers with the excitement of both land and Transportation
sea. From exploring the Pacific Ocean beaches and Chartered bus from San Jose or Santa Cruz. Family camp
climbing the trees of the high ropes course to cooking does not include transportation.
outdoors and sitting around flickering campfires,
Skylark Ranch has a wide variety of classic camp
Open House
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activities, making it the perfect outdoor retreat. And
with our specialty Equestrian Program for beginning to Bring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on Sunday, June 10,
advanced riders, girls have plenty of opportunities to 12-3PM
saddle up!
Camp Rocks!
13Skylark Ranch Schedule At-A-Glance
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 4B
June 17-June 28 July 3-July 14 July 18-July 29 August 2-August 12 August 7-August 12
Gilligan’s Island Gilligan’s Island Gilligan’s Island Gilligan’s Island Dreamcatchers
Grades 8-12 • pg 15 Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Grades 8-12 • pg 15 Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Grades 4-6 • pg 15
CIT* Sand, Sun & Route 1 Advanced CIT* Sand, Sun & Route 1 Sea Stars
15 yrs/Grade 10 • pg 22 Stars & Sky Route 16 yrs/Grade 11 • pg 22 Sand & Sea Route Grades 4-6 • pg 15
Grades 8-12 • pg 16 Advanced WIT* Grades 8-12 • pg 16 Pacific Adventures!
16 yrs/Grade 11 • pg 22 Apprentice CIT* Seafari
Session 1A Session 2A Apprentice CIT* 17 yrs/Grade 12 • pg 22 Grades 5-8 • pg 16
June 17-June 23 17 yrs/Grade 12 • pg 22 Apprentice WIT* Guitars & Gourmet
July 3-July 8 17 yrs/Grade 12 • pg 22 Grades 6-9 • pg 16
Farmtastic! Apprentice WIT*
Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Dreamcatchers 17 yrs/Grade 12 • pg 22 Beach Girls
Grades 4-6 • pg 15 Grades 7-10 • pg 16
Gilligan’s Island
Sea Stars Session 4A Pacific Adventures!
Grades 5-8 • pg 15
Pacific Adventures!
Grades 4-6 • pg 15 Session 3A August 2-August 7 Up, Up, and Away
Hip, Hip, Belay! July 18-July 23 Dreamcatchers Grades 7-10 • pg 16
Ocean’s Away!
Grades 6-9 • pg 16 Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Dreamcatchers Grades 4-6 • pg 15
Guitars & Gourmet Grades 4-6 • pg 15 Sea Stars
Session 1B
Grades 6-9 • pg 16 Beach Boogie Grades 4-6 • pg 15 Troop Camp
Pacific Adventures! Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Beach Boogie August 17-August 19
June 17-June 20 Up, Up, and Away Hip, Hip, Belay! Grades 5-8 • pg 15 August 24-August 26
Grades 7-10 • pg 16 Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Hip, Hip, Belay!
Mermaid’s Lagoon
Grades 2-4 • pg 15 C.I.T.* Pacific Adventures! Grades 5-8 • pg 15
Family Camp
Camp Skylark Ranch
15 yrs/Grade 10 • pg 22 Sea Quest Pacific Adventures!
Sandpipers
Grades 4-6 • pg 15 Grades 6-9 • pg 16 Sea Quest August 31-September 3
Grades 6-9 • pg 16
Session 2B Moonshadows
Grades 8-12 • pg 16 Moonshadows
See page 28 for details
Session 1C July 8-July 14
Farmtastic!
Grades 8-12 • pg 16
June 20-June 23
Mermaid’s Lagoon
Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Session 3B
Gilligan’s Island July 23-July 29
Grades 2-4 • pg 15
Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Gilligan’s Island
Sandpipers
Beach Girls Grades 5-8 • pg 15
Grades 4-6 • pg 15
Grades 7-10 • pg 16 Pacific Adventures!
Advanced CIT* Ocean’s Away!
Session 1D 16 yrs/Grade 11 • pg 22
Advanced WIT*
Grades 6-9 • pg 16
Beach Girls
When you stay at Skylark Ranch, be sure to say,
“Hi!” to all my animal friends. Skylark Ranch
June 23-June 28
16 yrs/Grade 11 • pg 22 Grades 7-10 • pg 16 is known for their horses, but did you know
Dreamcatchers
there are tons of other animals in the area, like
Grades 4-6 • pg 15
ravens, banana slugs, and elephant seals?
Sea Stars
Grades 4-6 • pg 15
Session 2C Session 3C
July 8-July 11 July 23-July 26
Beach Boogie
Grades 5-8 • pg 15 Mermaid’s Lagoon Mermaid’s Lagoon
Grades 2-4 • pg 15 Grades 2-4 • pg 15
Pacific Adventures!
Seafari Sandpipers Sandpipers
Grades 5-8 • pg 16 Grades 4-6 • pg 15 Grades 4-6 • pg 15
Pacific Adventures!
Up, Up, and Away
Grades 7-10 • pg 16 Session 2D Session 3D
July 11-July 14 July 26-July 29
Mermaid’s Lagoon Mermaid’s Lagoon
Grades 2-4 • pg 15 Grades 2-4 • pg 15
Summer Magic Sandpipers
Grades 7-12 • pg 15 Grades 4-6 • pg 15
* Program spans multiple sessions. Participants
return home between sessions. See camprocks.org
for more details
14General Camp Programs
Note: Grade means level entering in the Fall. Campers in
2nd-4th grade programs do not participate in archery or high
ropes activities.
Mermaid’s Lagoon
Grades 2-4
Fee $460 n 1B • June 17-20 n 1C • June 20-23 n 2C • July 8-11
n 2D • July 11-14 n 3C • July 23-26 n 3D • July 26-29
Spend a long summer day at Skylark’s very own beach lagoon.
While at the beach, enjoy playing games and building sand castles
for mermaids near the shimmering waves. Explore the tide pools
where sea creatures spend their days. Visit Fern Grove to build a
fairy house, get creative with arts and crafts, play meadow games,
and more.
Sandpipers Hip, Hip, Belay!
Grades 4-6
Grades 5-8
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Fee $460 n 1B • June 17-20 n 1C • June 20-23 n 2C • July 8-11
n 3C • July 23-26 n 3D • July 26-29 Fee $680 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 18-23 n 4A • August 2-7
Bury your toes in the sand and search for seashells while you spend Swing through the air with the greatest of ease and experience
a day at the beach laughing with new friends. Back at camp, build a the thrill of the low and high ropes courses! Tackle the challenge of
campfire, and cook some tasty treats in the great outdoors. Then fly the elements as you and your teammates work together to master
through the air on the nitro swing in the low challenge course and daily obstacles while climbing through the towering redwoods. Soar
soar to new heights on the high ropes course. Sing songs with your through the air on the giant swing, traverse the wobbly multi-vine,
camp mates, try your hand at archery, and get creative in the art take flight on the flying squirrel, and so much more. Build more trust
center. Let’s fly away to summer fun! with your fellow climbers when you learn how to belay, too. Belay on!
Summer Magic Beach Boogie
Grades 7-12 Grades 5-8
Fee $460 n 2D • July 11-14 Fee $690 n 1D • June 23-28 n 3A • July 18-23 n 4A • August 2-7
A quick getaway to experience the outdoors, summer fun, and Sand, surf, and sun are waiting for you at Skylark Ranch! Spend a
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magic of Skylark Ranch. Create a unique work of art, hang out at the day cruising the waves in Santa Cruz on a boogie board. Back on
beach, cook goodies over a campfire, try your hand at archery, or land, explore the tide pools, play games in the sand, and participate
experience the thrill of the high ropes course. It’s four days of fun in our Annual Sandcastle Contest at Bean Hollow State Beach. You’ll
and new friends just waiting for you! even plan a dance party for other campers and boogie the night
away.
Sea Stars Farmtastic!
Grades 4-6
Fee $650 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 4A • August 2-7 Grades 5-8
n 4B • August 7-12 Fee $760 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14
Ever wonder what it would be like to live on a farm? Join us and
Explore all that Skylark Ranch has to offer! Discover sea critters in
find out! Meet the goats at Harley Farms and learn all about cheese
the tide pools while hanging out with new friends on the beach.
making, then taste some delicious cheeses. Bake Australian Damper
Make a sand candle inspired by your oceanside experience and
Bread over the campfire and then gather berries at Swanton Berry
spend the afternoon shooting archery and swinging on the low and
Farms to make sweet jam for your bread. Or even bake a pie in an
high ropes courses. From skits around the campfire to a sleep-out
outdoor oven! Spend your nights back at camp hosting whimsical
under a blanket of stars, a great summer adventure awaits you!
parties full of treats and delights you’ve gathered from the farms.
Dreamcatchers Gilligan’s Island
Grades 4-6
Grades 5-8
Fee $690 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 18-23
Fee $810 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14 n 3B • July 23-29
n 4A • August 2-7 n 4B • August 7-12
Catch the best summer adventure when you explore Skylark by
Fee $940 n 1 • June 17-28 n 2 • July 3-14 n 4 • August 2-12
day and night. Try lashing and build awesome forts, then have Grades 8-12
fun with cookouts, archery, and climbing through the trees on the Fee $940 n 3 • July 18-July 29
high ropes course. When the sun sets, go on secret night hikes, The ultimate outdoor skills experience! You’re stranded on an
have a stargazing extravaganza, and enjoy campfires and sleep-in imaginary island with only your wits and camp friends to depend on.
breakfasts. Weave a dreamcatcher to hang over your hammock and What will you do?! Lash a tree bed to sleep in, cook your own meals,
sleep out under a sea of stars. Dream on! and learn outdoor skills and wilderness techniques, of course. Then
use your imagination to make this primitive camp “island” your
15home away from home! Note: Must be able to swim face down in deep water.
Guitars & Gourmet Oceans Away!
Grades 6-9 Grades 6-9
Fee $650 n 2A • July 3-8 n 4B • August 7-12
Fee $870 n 1A • June 17-23 n 3B • July 23-29
Looking for the perfect ingredients for a delicious and magical What could you see, when step out to sea? Spend a day at the
summer? Nothing makes for a better camp experience than Monterey Bay Aquarium and get a fish’s eye view on an underwater
spending your days cooking gourmet outdoor meals and jamming adventure as you surface scuba dive in the Great Tide Pool! After an
out to your favorite camp songs around the campfire. From dutch overnight in Monterey, explore the ocean on a boating excursion as
ovens and solar cooking to chord-progressions and strumming you look for whales and other marine creatures. Then venture the
patterns, you’ll learn techniques to wow your friends with tasty ocean waters near the coast for a day of sea kayaking.
meals and beautiful music. Top it all off with enchanting serenades
Note: All equipment is provided. Must be able to swim face down in
under starry skies.
deep water. Maximum age limit is 13 years old for surface scuba.
Note: No previous music experience needed. Guitars are provided.
Beach Girls Up, Up, and Away
Grades 7-10 Grades 7-10
Fee $740 n 4B • August 7-12 Fee $800 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 4B • August 7-12
Soar through the air across sky bridges, and zip lines over 400 feet
Fee $810 n 2B • July 8-14 n 3B • July 23-29
long on a thrilling canopy tour near Santa Cruz. Enjoy the pristine
Ready for some EXTREME summer fun? Spend a day at the Santa
beauty of the coastal forest on this unique sky-high adventure! Then
Cruz Beach Boardwalk, go on an overnight at a lighthouse hostel,
challenge yourself on an aerial adventure course, with different self-
enjoy swimming and boogie boarding at a local beach, and hang out
guided aerial trails through the trees. Try multiple elements such as
at a summer BBQ. Don’t miss out—be a Beach Girl!
swinging logs, cargo nets, and cables up to 80 feet in the air! Back at
Moonshadows camp, scale the elements of the high ropes course and learn basic
climbing knots
Grades 8-12 Note: Campers must weigh between 70 and 250 lbs.
Fee $740 n 3A • July 18-23 n 4A • August 2-7
Camp Skylark Ranch
Just for older girls. Enjoy your favorite camp activities by day and
discover Skylark Ranch by night. Share night-time talks sitting around
the campfire under the stars and sleep in late if you choose. Stay Sand, Sun, and Route 1
overnight at a lighthouse hostel, enjoy a sunset sea kayaking tour, It’s the ultimate seven-day road trip with your friends. Create a
and end your day under the moonlight surrounded by new friends. playlist for the trip, pack up the car, and prepare to camp in some of
the most scenic parts of California. Check out lighthouses, beaches,
Pacific Adventures! and other stunning spots as you discover the magic and fun of a
great American road trip along Highway 1!
Note: Must be able to swim in deep water.
Seafari
Grades 5-8 Stars & Sky Route
Fee $690 n 1D • June 23-28 n 4B • August 7-12 Grades 8-12
Explore the wealth of wildlife roaming the endless Pacific! Your Fee $1,180 n 2 • July 3-14
Seafari begins by visiting the elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Head up the Coastal Highway to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve to
Beach. Then head to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and explore the fascinating tide pools and view the epic surfing waves
check out the dolphins, otters, and other marine mammals before of Mavericks. Stay overnight in a lighthouse hostel, then visit Golden
exploring the expansive tide pools at Natural Bridges State Beach. Gate Park and the California Academy of Sciences for a stellar
Your adventure continues when you hop aboard a catamaran and planetarium show. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and take in
sail through a kelp forest where you may catch a glimpse of sea the San Francisco skyline before you travel to Sonoma for a zip line
lions, seals, and sea otters. adventure through the treetop canopy. Head to Tomales Bay for an
evening bioluminescence kayak tour too!
Sea Quest
Grades 6-9 Sand & Sea Route
Fee $770 n 3A • July 18-23 n 4A • August 2-7 Grades 8-12
Leave the shoreline for an amazing adventure at sea. Journey up Fee $1,180 n 4 • August 2-12
the Santa Cruz coast on a team challenge sailing regatta with Cruise your kayak along the shores of Fisherman’s Wharf and
experienced skippers from Pacific Yachting. See marine mammals Cannery Row in Monterey. Spend the day exploring the trails and
up close when you paddle through the harbor in your kayak, then sights of Big Sur. Check out breathtaking coastal beaches before
take your adventure to the next level by learning to balance yourself you travel on to see the glamorous Hearst Castle. Visit Morro Bay
on a stand-up paddle board in the ocean! for a glass bottom boat cruise. Who knows what you’ll see! Then try
balancing yourself on the ocean waves with a surfing lesson. Round
out your road trip with an overnight by the beach, listening to the
waves, and enjoying time with new friends.
16Skylark Ranch
Equestrian Program
Skylark Ranch offers quality riding school instruction in a summer camp setting. Our program features beginning
to advanced lessons in both English and Western riding. Emphasis in all program levels is on skill development,
progression, and expanding knowledge of horses and horse care. Campers receive a riding assessment on the first
day of camp and are placed in riding classes based on their skill level.
Campers in all levels:
⇨ Have daily riding lessons (unless noted)
⇨ Participate in theory lessons
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⇨ Take part in horse care and management
⇨ Participate in the sport of vaulting, which teaches balance
while learning to move with a horse. Similar to gymnastics
on horseback, campers first practice on a barrel, then
show off their skills on the horse!
⇨ Receive a written evaluation of their skills throughout the
session and a ribbon of completion
Choose the riding style that’s right for you . . .
Western Style: From reining to rodeos, Western Equitation is
a thrilling way to experience horseback riding. Participate in
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lessons at the arena or set off on fantastic trail rides. Jump in
the saddle and become a cowgirl today!
English Style: Are you a hunter or a jumper? From ground
poles to jumping over fences, gain skills in this traditional
riding discipline. Develop proper balance and form through
Hunt Seat Equitation and even ride through the countryside.
Choose the level that’s right for you . . .
Finding the correct riding program for your daughter is
important not only for the quality of her program but also
for her own safety. To help you select the program that
would best suit your daughter, review the levels of the
Equestrian Programs offered and their descriptions. ALL
skills listed for the chosen style of riding need to be met
consistently to qualify for that riding program. Riding
time varies with each program and lessons are more in
depth as riding levels advance.
Note: Campers unable to meet requirements will be placed
in an alternate program or may not be able to ride. Classes
are kept small with a ratio of at least one instructor to six
campers. Maximum weight of participants is 225 lbs.
17Equestrian Program
Schedule At-A-Glance
Session 1A Session 2B Session 4
June 17-June 23 July 8-July 14
August 2-August 12
Pony Tails Happy Trails
Grades 6-12 • pg 19 Grades 6-12 • pg 20 Flying Striders
Grades 6-12 • pg 21
Happy Trails Mount Up
Grades 6-12 • pg 20 Grades 6-12 • pg 20 Le Trec
Mount Up
Grades 6-12 • pg 20
Pony Tails
Grades 6-12 • pg 19
Session 3 Session 3B Grades 6-12 • pg 21
July 18-July 29 July 23-July 29
Saddle & Paddle
Grades 6-12 • pg 19
Saddle & Paddle
Grades 6-12 • pg 19
Tally Ho! Saddle & Paddle Session 4A
Grades 8-12 • pg 21 Grades 6-12 • pg 19 August 2-August 7
Saddle Up Saddle Up
Wild West Adventure Take the Reins Pony Tails
Grades 6-12 • pg 20 Grades 6-12 • pg 20
Grades 8-12 • pg 21 Grades 6-12 • pg 19 Grades 3-5 • pg 19
Silver Spurs Silver Spurs The Mane Event Take the Reins
Grades 6-12 • pg 19 Grades 6-12 • pg 19 Grades 6-12 • pg 19 Grades 4-6 • pg 19 • pg 19
Take the Reins
Grades 6-12 • pg 19
Session 3A The Mane Event
July 18-July 23
Session 2C
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Grades 4-6 • pg 19
The Mane Event
Grades 6-12 • pg 19 July 8-July 11
Pony Tails Session 3C Silver Spurs
Grades 3-5 • pg 19 July 23-July 26 Grades 3-5 • pg 19
Saddle Sampler Silver Spurs Saddle Sampler Climb & Ride
Session 1D Grades 2-4 • pg 19 Grades 3-5 • pg 19 Grades 5-8 • pg 19 Grades 5-8 • pg 19
June 23-June 28 Take the Reins
Grades 4-6 • pg 19
Pony Tails
Grades 3-5 • pg 19
Session 2D The Mane Event Session 3D Session 4B
July 11-July 14 Grades 4-6 • pg 19 July 26-July 29 August 7-August 12
Silver Spurs
Grades 3-5 • pg 19 Saddle Sampler Climb & Ride Saddle Sampler Climb & Ride
Grades 2-4 • pg 19 Grades 5-8 • pg 19 Grades 2-4 • pg 19 Grades 5-8 • pg 19
Take the Reins
Grades 4-6 • pg 19
The Mane Event
Grades 4-6 • pg 19
Happy Trails
Grades 6-12 • pg 20
Session 2A
July 3-July 8
Pony Tails
Grades 3-5 • pg 19
Silver Spurs
Grades 3-5 • pg 19
Take the Reins
Grades 4-6 • pg 19
The Mane Event
Grades 4-6 • pg 19
Climb & Ride
Grades 5-8 • pg 19
Happy Trails
Grades 6-12 • pg 20
18Beginner Riding
Campers do not need any previous experience.
Saddle Sampler (English & Western)
Grades 2-4
Fee $550 n 2C • July 8-11 n 2D • July 11-14 n 3D • July 26-29
Grades 5-8
Fee $550 n 3C • July 23-26
Take part in two riding lessons, one vaulting lesson, and learn about
how to take care of your horse! Campers will get to try Western or
English style.
Climb & Ride(English & Western)
Grades 5-8
Fee $770 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 18-23 n 4A • August 2-7
n 4B • August 7-12
Yee Haw and On Belay? That’s right! Enjoy two of your favorite
Skylark Ranch activities in this dynamic duo adventure. Learn the
basics or practice your previously established riding skills, and ride
three times including at least one trail ride. Then trade your saddle
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for a harness and hit the ropes when you scale the incline beam
to the pipe dream, soar through the trees on the giant swing, or
traverse the wobbly multi-vine. Have fun on the trail and in the trees!
Saddle & Paddle(English & Western)
Grades 6-12
Fee $840 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14 n 3B • July 23-29
Advanced Beginner Riding
The best of both worlds! Climb in the saddle and participate in one Campers must:
arena, one trail, and one vaulting lesson. Learn the basics or • Have taken a minimum of five previous lessons
enhance the skills you already have in horseback riding. Demonstrate (not just trail rides)
balance on your horse in vaulting, then take that balance to kayaking • Demonstrate control at the walk and trot (English)
as you paddle through the water off the Santa Cruz Coast. or jog (Western)
Pony Tails (English)
• Demonstrate correct reining position
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Grades 3-5 • Halt a horse
Fee $770 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 18-23 • Ride in an arena without a lead line
n 4A • August 2-7 • Lead a horse comfortably
Grades 6-12 • Know the correct application of turning/riding aids
Fee $840 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14
During daily riding lessons, you will learn to ride in an arena without
The Mane Event (English)
a lead line, demonstrate the basic balanced position at the halt and Grades 4-6
walk, and demonstrate control at the walk and the trot. Learn to Fee $770 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 18-23
groom and care for your horse, too! n 4A • August 2-7
Grades 6-12
Silver Spurs (Western) Fee $840 n 1A • June 17-23 n 3B • July 23-29
Grades 3-5 Improve your English riding skills in daily lessons and learn how to
Fee $770 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 23-29 identify, groom, and care for your horse in theory lessons. Learn the
n 4A • August 2-7 rising trot and ride in a half seat jumping position over raised poles.
Grades 6-12 Practice your halt, steer while trotting through obstacles, and more!
Fee $840 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14
During daily riding lessons, you will learn to ride in an arena without
Take the Reins (Western)
a lead line, demonstrate the basic balanced position at the halt and
Grades 4-6
walk, and demonstrate control at the walk and the trot according to Fee $770 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8 n 3A • July 18-23
your riding style. n 4A • August 2-7
Grades 6-12
Fee $840 n 1A • June 17-23 n 3B • July 23-29
Improve your Western riding skills in daily lessons and learn how to
identify, groom, and care for your horse in theory lessons. Learn to
pick up stirrups without looking, walk your horse over poles, and
practice steering while jogging figure eights and serpentines!
19Intermediate Riding
Campers must: Saddle Up (Western)
⇨ Meet ALL requirements from Advanced Beginner Grades 6-12
⇨ Take a minimum of monthly lessons Fee $940 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14
Improve your riding skills in Western pleasure, reining, and trail
⇨ Demonstrate control in a group while maintaining classes. Perfect your upward and downward transitions at the walk
a basic balanced position at the walk and trot (English) and jog, take your horse through a series of fan poles, and practice
or jog (Western) your lope technique. Try your hand at gymkhana and learn patterns
⇨ Ride without stirrups at the walk and trot (English) used in barrel racing competitions. Go on a trail ride to explore
Skylark Ranch on horseback.
or jog (Western)
Note: Saddle Up campers must also be able to perform large circles
⇨ Explain the aids for the canter (English) or lope (Western) at the walk and jog and maintain a safe balanced position at a
⇨ Demonstrate confidence at the canter (English) controlled lope.
or lope (Western)
Happy Trails (English OR Western)
Mount Up (English) Grades 6-12
Fee $800 n 1D • June 23-28 n 2A • July 3-8
Grades 6-12 Fee $870 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14
Fee $940 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2B • July 8-14 Hop in the saddle, hit the trail, and explore the majestic redwoods
Each day, work on refining your riding style and participate in lessons on horseback! Participate in daily trail rides or arena trail lessons
on theory and horsemanship. Improve your jumping technique and work up to progressively more challenging trail rides. Navigate
over different types of fences and practice perfecting your canter. both natural and human-made trail obstacles and increase your
Effectively control your horse through a series of ground and confidence in the saddle! Enhance your riding skills further with team
elevated elements. Go on a trail ride to jump a fence in the open! building games on horseback in the meadow. Learn more advanced
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Note: Mount Up campers must also be able to maintain a safe horse care and how to better assess your horse’s health needs, too.
jumping position at the trot, maintain a safe, balanced position at a
controlled canter, maintain control while jumping a trot course at 1’.
20Advanced Intermediate Tally Ho!
Grades 8-12
(English)
NOTE: For the Advanced Intermediate and Advanced Fee $1,190 n 3 • July 18-29
levels, ALL requirements must be met to qualify. Explore the world of Hunter Seat competitions and take both
undersaddle and over fences classes to improve your equitation
Campers must: skills. In addition to flatwork, take lessons on dressage, jumping, cross
⇨ Meet all requirements from Intermediate country, and more! Create a drill routine to perform. A horse show will
be held at the end of the session—families are welcome to attend.
⇨ Take a minimum of bi-monthly lessons
⇨ Explain the application of and reasons for various aids Wild West Adventure (Western)
⇨ Demonstrate increased and decreased speed and show Grades 8-12
confidence and control at all gaits Fee: $1,190 n 3 • July 18-29
⇨ Mount, dismount, walk, trot (English) or jog (Western), canter Focus on Western pleasure, reining, and trail work. Sharpen your
(English) or lope (Western) various horses with control skills in gymkhana and practice timed events like barrel racing, pole
bending, keyhole, and a flag race. Develop your reining techniques
Flying Striders (English) from circles to flying change. A horse show will be held at the end of
the session—families are welcome to attend.
Grades 6-12
Fee $1,085 n 4 • August 2-12
Get a leg up and work on your equitation on the flat and over fences
as you explore the world of Hunter/Jumper. In expanded jumping
lessons, practice judging distances to fences and controlling striding
between elements. Learn to further care for your horse including
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basic first aid, nutrition and proper show turnout. Show off your skills
while riding your horse to a demonstration in the meadow!
Note: Flying Striders Campers must also demonstrate balanced and
steady position over various jump obstacles at 2’.
Le Trec (English OR Western)
Grades 6-12
Fee $1,085 n 4 • August 2-12
Discover the world of Trec, one of the fastest growing equestrian
sports that every horse and rider can enjoy. The emphasis is on
having fun with your horse! The sport is made up of three phases:
orienteering, control of gaits, and a cross country obstacle course.
Each day work on lessons that will teach you how to overcome
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obstacles in the natural environment.
Advanced Riding
These programs are by application only. The application
and additional information is on camprocks.org.
Contact registration@girlscoutsnorcal.org for more details.
Campers must be able to:
⇨ Meet ALL requirements from Advanced Intermediate level for
your riding style
⇨ Take weekly lessons
⇨ Ride without stirrups at all gaits
⇨ Be able to safely and confidently adjust the speed at the
canter (English) or lope (Western) on advanced horses
⇨ Show progress toward an independent seat and coordinated
use of aids
⇨ Demonstrate knowledge of barrel patterns and gymkhana
exercises (Western)
⇨ Jump a single course of 5-7 obstacles at the trot and canter
(English)
⇨ Demonstrate a balanced and steady position over various
jump obstacles at 2’6” (English)
21Leadership
Programs
Take the lead and experience camp
from the counselor’s perspective
With our council-run leadership programs at Skylark Ranch,
girls in 10th grade and up have the opportunity to mentor
younger campers as they learn the ropes of camp. After girls
complete the first Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program, they
can move on to more advanced CIT programs or enhance
their horseback riding skills with our Wrangler-In-Training
(WIT) programs. These quality learning opportunities have
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limited space, so girls must submit an application at the time
of registration. For more information regarding the application
process, visit www.camprocks.org/leadership.
Note: Girls will return home between sessions Advanced Counselor-In-Training
Grades 11-12
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Fee $1,080 n 2B • July 8-14 & n 3 • July 18-29
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Grades 10-12 Focus on camp management and gain practical experience in
Fee $1,080 n 1 • June 17-28 & n 2A • July 3-8 various areas of the camp operation. Practice your leadership and
Improve your leadership skills and learn about the needs of children program skills while working with younger campers.
in the camp setting. Explore the basics of developing and delivering Note: Must have completed CIT or its equivalent.
camp program and camp operations. Spend some time working
with younger children. Advanced Wrangler-In-Training (WIT)
Grades 11-12
Fee $1,080 n 2B • July 8-14 & n 3 • July 18-29
Hey older girls, want to build your leadership Improve your leadership skills and learn the basics of horse care and
skills this summer? The best part of being a CIT is teaching ground lessons. Explore the essentials of delivering a riding
learning hands-on from our talented camp staff program, assist with lessons, theory, and program operations.
and getting to help run all the awesome activities Note: Must have completed CIT or its equivalent and have advanced
you loved when you first went to camp! riding skills and experience in resident camp horseback riding
programs.
Apprentice Counselor-In-Training
Grade 12
Fee $1,180 n 3 • July 18-29 n 4 • August 2-12
Find your place in camp. Use your leadership and program skills as
you work under the supervision of camp staff, in units, or at your
favorite specialty area. Carry out an individual project and learn more
about camp management.
Note: Must have completed Advanced CIT or its equivalent.
Apprentice Wrangler-In-Training
Grade 12
Fee $1,180 n 3 • July 18-29 n 4 • August 2-12
Under the supervision of the Riding Staff, assist with beginning riding
lessons and learn more about horseback riding program operations
and management. Help plan and present the advanced horse show
Note: Must have completed Advanced WIT or its equivalent and have
advanced riding skills and experience in resident camp horseback
riding programs.
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24Sugar Pine Schedule At-A-Glance
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
June 17-June 27 July 1-July 11 July 15-July 25
Backroads Bound! Backroads Bound! Backroads Bound!
Route North Route South Route North
Grades 8-12 • pg 27 Grades 8-12 • pg 27 Grades 8-12 • pg 27
Home to high adventure Session 1A Session 2A Session 3A
and beloved camp traditions
June 17-June 23 July 1-July 7 July 15-July 21
Mountain Do! Mountain DO! Mountain DO!
Grades 4-6 • pg 26 Grades 4-6 • pg 26 Grades 4-6 • pg 26
Hidden away in the enchanting forests of Go WILD! Go WILD! Go WILD!
Calveras County’s Sierra Foothills, Sugar Pine Grades 5-8 • pg 27 Grades 5-8 • pg 27 Grades 5-8 • pg 27
has been a magical getaway to generations of Lake Hoppers Alpine Adventure Lake Hoppers
Grades 6-9 • pg 26 Grades 7-12 • pg 27 Grades 6-9 • pg 26
campers for over 75 years. From the camp’s Alpine Adventure Day Trippers Alpine Adventure
sparkling swimming pool and monumental Grades 7-12 • pg 27 Grades 7-12 • pg 27 Grades 7-12 • pg 27
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adventure tower, to the property’s Day Trippers iPaddle Day Trippers
Grades 7-12 • pg 27 Grades 7-12 • pg 27 Grades 7-12 • pg 27
neighboring Alpine lakes and Mercer Caverns,
Sugar Pine is the hub for high adventure
activities with deep traditions that keep girls Session 1B Session 2B Session 3B
June 23-June 27 July 7-July 11 July 21-July 25
coming back year after year.
Fireflies Fireflies Fireflies
Grades 3-5 • pg 26 Grades 3-5 • pg 26 Grades 3-5 • pg 26
Accommodations Outdoor Magic
Grades 4-6 • pg 26
Outdoor Magic
Grades 4-6 • pg 26
Outdoor Magic
Grades 4-6 • pg 26
Sleeping accommodations vary from tent cabins
Sierra Splashdown Sierra Splashdown Sierra Splashdown
and platform tents with beds to tipis and dome Grades 4-6 • pg 26 Grades 4-6 • pg 26 Grades 4-6 • pg 26
tents with mattresses. Gold Rush Girlz Gold Rush Girlz Gold Rush Girlz
Grades 5-8 • pg 26 Grades 5-8 • pg 26 Grades 5-8 • pg 26
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Transportation Extreme Cuisine!
Grades 6-9 • pg 26
Extreme Cuisine!
Grades 6-9 • pg 26
Extreme Cuisine!
Grades 6-9 • pg 26
Chartered bus from Alameda or Pleasanton. R&R R&R R&R
Grades 6-9 • pg 26 Grades 6-9 • pg 26 Grades 6-9 • pg 26
Open House
Bring a picnic lunch and meet the staff on
Sunday, June 10, 12-3PM
Note: For summer 2018, horseback riding
will not be offered at Sugar Pine. If you
would like to try a horse program, check out
the Equestrian Program at Skylark Ranch!
Sugar Pine is located in the heart of Big Trees country at 5000 feet
in elevation, so when I say high adventure, I’m not kidding. That
means plenty of room for adventurous campers like me to splash
around in natural lakes, hike through the mountains, explore
mysterious caverns, and zip line through the pine trees. Wheeeee!
25General Camp Programs Gold Rush Girlz
Grades 5-8
Fee $580 n 1B • June 23-27 n 2B • July 7-11 n 3B • July 21-25
Step into the boots of the original 49ers who came to California
Fireflies seeking gold! Tour the mysterious Mercer Caverns, then mine for
Grades 3-5 gems in a sluice. Go back in time at Columbia State Park, a living
Fee $540 n 1B • June 23-27 n 2B • July 7-11 n 3B • July 21-25 restored gold rush town, where you’ll learn to pan for gold and search
A jamboree of summer fun just for you! In this special four-day for clues to solve a real mystery that happened in the Old West.
program, you can get a real taste of camp life. Swim in the pool, Back at Sugar Pine’s Art Barn, create a beautiful piece of jewelry
have a cookout and make tasty treats, get creative with crafts, take with the treasure you found—a glittering memento of your time
a special twilight hike, and sing songs under starry skies. Have a in Gold Country.
Country dance party and jam with your new camp friends too!
Extreme Cuisine!
Outdoor Magic Grades 6-9
Grades 4-6 Fee $540 n 1B • June 23-27 n 2B • July 7-11 n 3B • July 21-25
Fee $540 n 1B • June 23-27 n 2B • July 7-11 n 3B • July 21-25 No kitchen required! This is outdoor cooking . . . adventure style! Take
Step into the magical outdoor world of Sugar Pine and try a little bit of on this ultimate cooking challenge with your team of extreme chefs.
everything! Climb the adventure tower, go creek stomping, and pan for Each day a mystery basket with surprise ingredients will arrive. What
gold, dabble in art, try archery, have a cook-out and songfest under would you make using a dutch oven and pineapple? Create gourmet
starry skies, and enjoy flickering campfires surrounded by friends. The appetizers, entrees, or desserts based on what you get. Using
magic of Sugar Pine is waiting for you! different types of cooking methods and lots of imagination, you’ll
prepare your delicious dishes—and our camp cooks will choose their
Mountain DO! favorites. It’s cuisine extreme!
Grades 4-6
Fee $760 n 1A • June 17-23 n 2A • July 1-7 n 3A • July 15-21 R&R
All the fun of Sugar Pine is waiting for you—and you get to DO it twice! Grades 6-9
Enjoy two trips to the adventure tower and two turns at the archery Fee $540 n 1B • June 23-27 n 2B • July 7-11 n 3B • July 21-25
range. Have extra time with outdoor cooking, swimming in the pool, Whether you’re looking for thrilling adventures or ready for a relaxing
and getting creative at the Art Barn. Take a special trip to Mercer outdoor getaway, you and your group will decide together how to
Caverns and tour through an amazing cave to see dogtooth spar spend your days at Sugar Pine! Hang out by the pool, make your own
Camp Bothin
crystals, stalactites, and coralloides. It’s everything you like to DO targets and take aim in archery, swim or paddle board at a nearby
and more! lake, get creative at the Art Barn, soar through the air on a giant swing,
cook gourmet meals over a campfire, or enjoy late-night talks under
Sierra Splashdown the starry sky, the choice is yours!
Grades 4-6
Fee $580 n 1B • June 23-27 n 2B • July 7-11 n 3B • July 21-25 Lake Hoppers
If your favorite part of summer is jumping into a sparkling pool, this is Grades 6-9
the camp for you. Join the polar bear swim club (first ones in the pool Fee $780 n 1A • June 17-23 n 3A • July 15-21
in the morning), try floating archery, and go creek stomping. Get your Water, water everywhere . . . and it’s all here for you! Visit
fill of splashing on two day trips to nearby Alpine lakes for swimming, several amazing Alpine lakes for swimming, kayaking, stand-up
boating, and stand-up paddleboarding. And if you still haven’t had paddleboarding, and fun in the sun. Enjoy an overnight at beautiful
enough, party at the pool with all your new water-loving friends! Lake Alpine, too. With lazy days floating and swimming in the pool at
camp, pool parties, hanging out with new friends, and much more,
you’ll bring a splash of fun to your summer!
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