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CAMP: ENDLESS SUMMER ADVENTURES Troop Camp Adventure, S.P. (Specialty Programs) and SUCO (Service Unit Camp Out) gswny.org | 1.888.837.6410 [email protected] 2021 summer Camp Summer Camp 2021 Decision Date: April 30, 2021 At GSWNY we know how important it is for girls to have a wonderful summer camp experience. We also want to assure you that we have every intention of operating summer camp 2021 in-person while following all of COVID guidelines and regulations. However, if the need should arise, we will be prepared to provide your girls with an amazing alternative camp program. We have set April 30, 2021, as our decision date to operate camp in-person or switch to our alternative camp (virtual) program mode. You will have several summer camp options for you and your girl to consider. PLAN A (IN-PERSON TRADITIONAL CAMP PROGRAMMING WITH COVID MODIFICATIONS): Day Camp (Camp Piperwood or Camp Windy Meadows) Overnight Camp (Camp Seven Hills or Camp Timbercrest) • Troop Camp Adventure (Camp Timbercrest) PLAN B (MODIFIED IN-PERSON CAMP PROGRAMMING): Potential hybrid models of the programs featured in plan A and C PLAN C (ALTERNATIVE CAMP PROGRAMMING): Alternative Camp (Virtual meetings and activity kits mailed to your door) In-Person Family Camp Weekends for private households (Camp Piperwood, Camp Seven Hills, Camp Timbercrest, Camp Windy Meadows) GSWNY Pre-Camp Registration Hello GSWNY Summer Camp Families, Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 we are asking all of our GSWNY camp families who are interested in having their child participate in summer camp 2021, to please pre-register to reserve a spot. From January 13 to April 30, 2021, you will have the opportunity to pre-register and reserve a spot for your girl. It is at this time that you will be required to pay a refundable $25 deposit and select an option of day camp, overnight camp, troop camp adventure, alternative camp or both. On May 1, 2021, families that have pre-registered will receive an email from Camp Doc and GSWNY letting them know that the summer camp 2021 camp registration portal is open and families can continue with completing their child’s camp registration and camper profile. If we’re not able to offer the program that you’re interested in, then we will refund your deposit. Please note that you will have from Saturday, May 1, to Wednesday, May 5, to complete your summer camp registration for your child before we open up camp registration to the rest of our membership on May 6. Families that pre-register their girl for camp between January 13 and April 30, 2021, will also receive an exclusive GSWNY summer camp 2021 patch, available through pre-registration only! Reserve your spot for summer camp 2021 and receive a 2021 GSWNY summer camp patch! This is a unique patch for pre-registered campers only! don’t miss out! What is provided? PROGRAMMING MEALS TRAINING Troop Camp Adventure Camp provides Camp provides Camp provides S.P. Camp Camp will provide boating/archery/ropes only. Leaders provide the rest of their programming. Leaders provide Leaders no longer need Level I or Level II but must have an adult certified in First Aid & CPR Troop Camp Leaders provide all programming Leaders Provide All Meals Leaders no longer need Level I or Level II but must have an adult certified in First Aid & CPR SUCO Mini Day Camp Service Unit provides all programming Service Unit Provides All Meals SUCO Training, First Aid, CPR, and licensed nurse Troop Camp or SUCO Day Camp Contact Customer Care to set up your camping date. See guide for dated programs. To see 2021 camp guides or pre-register: bit.ly/gscamp2021

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CAM P: E N DL E S S S U M M E R ADV E N T U R E S

Troop Camp Adventure, S.P. (Specialty Programs)

and SUCO (Service Unit Camp Out)

gswny.org | [email protected]

2021 summer CampSummer Camp 2021 Decision Date: April 30, 2021At GSWNY we know how important it is for girls to have a wonderful summer camp experience. We also want to assure you that we have every intention of operating summer camp 2021 in-person while following all of COVID guidelines and regulations. However, if the need should arise, we will be prepared to provide your girls with an amazing alternative camp program. We have set April 30, 2021, as our decision date to operate camp in-person or switch to our alternative camp (virtual) program mode. You will have several summer camp options for you and your girl to consider.

PLAN A (IN-PERSON TRADITIONAL CAMP PROGRAMMING WITH COVID MODIFICATIONS):

• Day Camp (Camp Piperwood or Camp Windy Meadows) • Overnight Camp (Camp Seven Hills or Camp Timbercrest) • Troop Camp Adventure (Camp Timbercrest)

PLAN B (MODIFIED IN-PERSON CAMP PROGRAMMING):• Potential hybrid models of the programs featured in plan A and C

PLAN C (ALTERNATIVE CAMP PROGRAMMING): • Alternative Camp (Virtual meetings and activity kits mailed to your door) • In-Person Family Camp Weekends for private households (Camp Piperwood, Camp Seven

Hills, Camp Timbercrest, Camp Windy Meadows)

GSWNY Pre-Camp RegistrationHello GSWNY Summer Camp Families, Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 we are asking all of our GSWNY camp families who are interested in having their child participate in summer camp 2021, to please pre-register to reserve a spot. From January 13 to April 30, 2021, you will have the opportunity to pre-register and reserve a spot for your girl. It is at this time that you will be required to pay a refundable $25 deposit and select an option of day camp, overnight camp, troop camp adventure, alternative camp or both. On May 1, 2021, families that have pre-registered will receive an email from Camp Doc and GSWNY letting them know that the summer camp 2021 camp registration portal is open and families can continue with completing their child’s camp registration and camper profile. If we’re not able to offer the program that you’re interested in, then we will refund your deposit. Please note that you will have from Saturday, May 1, to Wednesday, May 5, to complete your summer camp registration for your child before we open up camp registration to the rest of our membership on May 6.

Families that pre-register their girl for camp between January 13 and April 30, 2021, will also receive an exclusive GSWNY summer camp 2021 patch, available through pre-registration only!

Reserve your spot for summer camp 2021 and receive a 2021 GSWNY summer camp patch! This is a unique patch

for pre-registered

campers only!

don’t miss out!

What is provided? PROGRAMMING MEALS TRAINING

Troop Camp Adventure Camp provides Camp provides Camp provides

S.P. CampCamp will provide boating/archery/ropes only. Leaders provide the rest of their programming.

Leaders provideLeaders no longer need Level I or Level II but must have an adult certified in First Aid & CPR

Troop Camp Leaders provide all programmingLeaders Provide All Meals

Leaders no longer need Level I or Level II but must have an adult certified in First Aid & CPR

SUCO Mini Day Camp Service Unit provides all programming Service Unit Provides All Meals

SUCO Training, First Aid, CPR, and licensed nurse

Troop Camp or SUCO Day Camp Contact Customer Care to set up your camping date. See guide for dated programs.

To see 2021 camp guides or pre-register:

bit.ly/gscamp2021

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Resident CampPrograms for girls in grades 1-12

program highlights:

It’s a Bug’s Life For Me

Gross-ology

Sneak-a-Peek Mini Session

Seven Hills Sorcery

Outdoor Artisan

Star Light, Star Bright

Climbing Masters

Shutter Bugs

I’m a Go-Getter!

Campers vs. Couneslors

On Belay

My Camp Bucket List

Counselor in Training (CIT)

See resident camp guide for all 2021 options!

In-Person Resident Camp for 2021Camp Seven Hills and Camp Timbercrest are the perfect resident camp settings for your girl(s) to meet and make new friends, learn more about her abilities and share an authentic summer camp experience with others.

Parents send their girls back to summer camp year after year because of the “something special” it offers.

Virtual Open HousesFor the safety of our campers, families and staff we are not offering our traditional camp open house for summer 2021. Instead we have opted to provide a virtual event that will highlight all the best of camp. Look for additional information coming soon to our GSWNY website and the camp information packet.

20 programs offered over 5 sessions for a total of:

31 options to select from!

Camp TimbercrestCamp 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.

Virtual Open House at TimbercrestSun., June 27, 2021

program highlights:

Ready, Set, Go Camping Mini Session

Be Brave and Bold

Timbercrest’s Jr. First Responders

The Great Outdoors

Tent, Trail, ‘N Kayak

The Art of Relaxation

The Great Cupcake War

Timbercrest Hard Hats

Zombie Survival

Canoeing the Allegheny Reservoir

Counselor in Training (CIT)

See resident camp guide for all 2021 options!

Camp Seven HillsCamp 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 will have an opportunity to participate in activities such as swimming, boating, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, ropes challenge course program, horseback riding, and more. Many campers return summer after summer for that “special something” they say Camp Seven Hills provides.

Virtual Open House at Seven HillsMon., June 28, 2021

25 programs offered over 5 sessions for a total of:

45 options to select from!

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Day CampPrograms for girls in grades k-12

Alternative Summer Camp And Family Camp OptionsPrograms for girls in grades k-12

See our website for updates about virtual alternative camp.

program highlights:

Dinosaur Discoveries

Galaxy Quest

Program Aide

See day camp guide for all 2021 options!

program highlights:

Mechanical Mania

Adventures in the trees

Spa piperwood

See day camp guide for all 2021 options!

5 programs offered over 3 sessions for a total of:

9 options to select from!

CAMP ACTIVITY KITSSimilar to a subscription box service, we’re offering six week-long sessions each with a unique theme, led by our creative camp staff, delivered to your door.

Each week we’ll be offering a unique and age-appropriate box for:

• Daisies and Brownies• Juniors• Cadettes and Seniors• We’re also offering similar programming

for Program Aides and CITs

in-person options available for families.

See alternative camp guide for full details.

Virtual CampAll of our offerings will be based on the following themes:

• July 5-9: Nature • July 12-16: Arts• July 19-23: Adventurer • July 26-30: Animals • August 2-6: Explorer• August 9-13: Wizardry

Camp PiperwoodCamp Piperwood in Fairport, NY, features vast hiking trails, a state-of-the-art splash pad, high and low ropes courses, an archery area, and open fields. Camp Piperwood is a great setting for campers looking for a day camp experience.

Virtual OPEN HOUSE AT Camp PIPERWOODWednesday, June 30, 2021 For the safety of our campers, families, and staff we are opting to provide a virtual event that will highlight all the best of camp.

15 programs offered over 6 sessions for a total of:

25 options to select from!

Camp Windy MeadowsThis is a volunteer-driven day camp program run by experienced volunteers.

This program is for all registered Girl Scouts of WNY girls who are at least 5 years old or older, or entering Kindergarten and up in the fall of 2021. All grades K-12 are welcome to attend. Girls who are not current Girl Scouts can register for membership while registering for camp. Girls entering grades 8 and up who would like to be trained in or assigned to leadership responsibilities also welcome!

In-Person Day Camp for 2021Send her on a daily adventure to camp, then enjoy listening to her talk about each day when she gets home!

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CAM P: E N DL E S S S U M M E R ADV E N T U R E S2021 summer Camp

4433 Genesee Street, Suite 101Buffalo, NY 14225

Non-Profit OrgU.S. Postage

PA I DBuffalo, NY

Permit No. 4586

To see 2021 camp guides or pre-register: bit.ly/gscamp2021