2015 gsoh camp guide - general

2015 Resident Camp Guide

SUMMERCAMp

Summer Fun

atCamp Molly Lauman

You don’t have to be in a

Girl Scout troop

to come to camp!

Come Camp With UsSo you’re thinking about going to summer camp, huh? This guide has everything you need to know to plan your adventure at Camp Molly Lauman!

Camp Molly Lauman is in Scioto County, in southern Ohio. We’ve been running Girl Scout summer camp there since 1929, so we have a rich heritage of encouraging girls to try new things, practice newfound skills, and make lifelong memories. Resident camp (i.e. sleepaway camp) gives you the opportunity to do something special this summer. You’ll make new friends and have a lot of fun, all while gaining independence and buildingcharacter within a safe and supportive environment (your folks will like that part).

If you’ve completed grades K-12, Camp Molly Lauman has a camp program for you. (If you’re not a Girl Scout, all you have to do is pay an extra $15 membership fee.) We offer programs for all interests–from swimming, arts, and horseback riding, to cool different camps like mysteries, spa programs, and camps based on your favorite books. Most girls come to camp by themselves, but you can sign up to bunk with one of your friends, too.

We encourage you to talk to your family when deciding on a resident camp session. Resident camp is most successful when adults and girls make the decision jointly, taking the expectations of both into careful consideration. We know you’ll have the experience of a lifetime exploring the woods and trying new activities. We can’t wait to see you at camp this summer!

A typical day at camp:7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine7:45 a.m. Flag Ceremony & Announcements8:00 a.m. Breakfast9:00 a.m. Unit ActivitiesNoon Lunch1:00 p.m. Rest Hour2:00 p.m. Unit Activities5:45 p.m. Flag Ceremony6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Unit or All-Camp Activity 9:00 p.m. Get Ready for Bed/Quiet Time

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GALLIA

Camp Molly Lauman is located in Lucasville, Ohio, about 1 ½

hours from Columbus.

Each camp program has a theme that activities will focus around (check the descriptions on the following pages), but ALL campers will have plenty of time to do traditional camp activities like:

• Swimming• Arts and crafts• Nature exploration• Cookouts• Campfires

• Singing songs• Playing games• Making new friends• Badge activities• Outdoor adventures

Plus, tons of free-choice activities are available for each group to do together. Camp counselors will help girls plan their schedule on the first night of camp. Girls could pick group activities such as:

• Archery or slingshotting• Creeking• Canoeing• Watching an outdoor movie • Sleeping under the stars• Visiting the camp garden• Hiking

• Gaga ball • Water games• Night games• Stargazing• Making ice cream• Treasure hunts• Roasting marshmallows

Please Note: For safety reasons, some activities have age restrictions and are not available for all campers.

Camp Activities

WHERE GIRLS SLEEPOne of the things that makes camp special is the outdoorsy appeal. Camp is definitely rustic, yet totally awesome. You’ll stay in a platform tent, cabin, or yurt with other girls who have all signed up for the same camp program.

Platform tents are heavy canvas structures with wooden floors and four beds. Open flaps allow for light and a breeze.

Cabins have lights, screened windows, and four beds.

Yurts are a cool cross between tents and cabins with ceiling fans, lights, screened windows, and 4 sets of bunk beds. A few programs stay in our lodge, which is an open room with folding cots. Check the program descriptions to see where each group is scheduled to stay.

Each unit has pit latrines, a hand washing station, and a picnic shelter. A central shower house is available for all girls to use. In case of severe weather, indoor shelter is available.

CAMP STAFFOur staff members go through an intense background check, selection, and training process. Many staff members are aspiring teachers, outdoor educators, and former campers. They come from all over Ohio, the United States, and the world to work here!

Platform Tent

Cabin

Yurt

Camp Molly Lauman, my home in the woods...

MEALSMost meals are served family style in the camp dining hall. We also do campfire cookouts where you’ll help plan and prepare the meal. Meals are kid-friendly and healthy. We prepare many dishes from scratch which allows us to easily accommodate most common allergies and dietary restrictions.

Typical meals include homemade pizza, cheese quesadillas with tomato soup, and breakfast burritos. If you’re a picky eater, don’t worry! We always have a salad bar and sandwich station available.

…I would stay all year if I could.

BRING A FRIEND!You can request ONE buddy to bunk with during your time at camp. Requests for multiple buddies will not be honored. To be bunk buddies, you and your friend must be registered for the same program and you both must request each other by name, not troop number. Why just one buddy? Most campers stay in four-person tents or cabins. We do not allow groups of three to request each other because that leaves one girl in the tent/cabin who may feel left out. Besides, part of the fun of camp is making new friends, and that’s hard to do when you’re hanging out with the girls that you already know.

And don’t worry if you have more than one friend coming to camp with you. You can still hang out with all of your friends, new and old, during most of the day time activities, like swimming, meals, and game time.

Bring a buddy who is new to Girl Scouts and you’ll both get a special bandana as a gift!

Check Out Camp!

Open HouseDon’t miss this opportunity to tour camp and check out our living accommodations! Poke your head into the tents, cabins, and yurts, test out the beds, and explore the dining hall. Plus, you’ll have a chance to join in a game of gaga, learn a new song, make a friendship bracelet, and toast a gourmet s’more! Register online.

Date: Sun., May 3, 2015Time: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Please R.S.V.P. by registering for this free event online.

Family DayIf you and your parents still have questions or concerns about camp, you’ll want to attend Family Day! Family Day is a great way for first-time campers to see camp in action! Meet the camp counselors, go for a swim, and learn about nature and the critters that call camp home. Also, you can play games with new camp friends, taste test some camp chow, and see where you’ll eat, sleep, and play. Being familiar with new surroundings will help you and your parents feel comfortable with your upcoming summer camp adventure. Lunch is provided for all registered participants. Register online.

Date: Sat., Jun. 13, 2015Time: 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.Price: $5 per person

Family CampoutGrab the whole gang and join us for the most rootin’ tootin’ weekend of the summer! Going on a horseback ride, learning to lasso, and joining in an all-camp gold rush are just some of the wild west adventures that will inspire families to develop a deeper connection to nature, and each other. Of course, there will be time for swimming, crafts, and other traditional camp activities too! Price includes meals, activities, and lodging in a platform tent. You can upgrade to a yurt or cabin for an additional fee. Register online or with the family camp paper registration form.

Date: Fri., Jul. 10–Sun., Jul. 12, 2015

Time: 6:30 p.m. Fri. – 10 a.m. Sun.

Price: $40 per person over five years old; $20 per person under five years old

Resident Camp Sessions

Daisy Programs

What camp do you want to attend? We have ten sessions of resident camp; here are the session dates and a brief look at all of the programs you can pick from this summer:

Craf ty CrittersHighlights: Spend extra time getting crafty by making all sorts of creative projects.

Pajama PartyHighlights: Make a snuggly craft project, go on a twilight swim, and watch an outdoor movie.

Splish SplashHighlights: Play water games, go creeking, and splash and play in the pool.

Cost

$175

Cost

$175

Cost

$175

1

1

5B

Session 1: June 14-16 (Sun.–Tue.)

Session 2: June 17-19 (Wed.–Fri.)

Session 3: June 21-26 (Sun.–Fri.)

Session 4: June 28-July 3 (Sun.–Fri.)

Session 5: July 5-10 (Sun.–Fri.)

Session 5A: July 5-7 (Sun.–Tue.)*

Session 5B: July 8-10 (Wed.–Fri.)*




Session 9: August 2-7 (Sun.–Fri.)

Session 10: August 9- 11 (Sun.–Tue.)

1 5B

2 6

3 7

4 8

5 9

5A 10

5A

2

2

10

5B

10

5A

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

(Completed Grades K-1)

Cabin

Cabin

Yurt

*Columbus bus option only.

Splish SplashHighlights: Play water games, go creeking, and splash and play in the pool.

ExplorersHighlights: Splash in the creek, dig in the garden, shoot slingshots, and go on a treasure hunt.

Cost

$175

Cost

$305

1

5B

2

6

10

5A

Camp Sessions

Camp Session

Brownie Programs

Craf ty CrittersHighlights: Spend extra time getting crafty by making all sorts of creative projects.

Pajama PartyHighlights: Make a snuggly craft project, go on a twilight swim, and watch an outdoor movie.

Pony ExpressHighlights: Make a western craft, learn cowgirl songs, and go on a pony ride.

Cost

$175

Cost

$175

Cost

$175

1

1

5A

2

2

5B

10

10

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

(Completed Grades 2-3)

Platform Tent

Yurt

Yurt

Cabin

Cabin

Slime TimeHighlights: Make your own slime, launch rockets, shoot off soda geysers, and make bouncy balls.

Medieval MerrimentHighlights: Join a quest to solve the camp’s dragon problem, go on horseback rides, and play Renaissance games.

Pirates & PixiesHighlights: Hunt for buried treasure, raid the galley for snacks, and make dress up pieces for your own pirate and/or pixie costume.

PonytailsHighlights: Enjoy nine hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons and have a chuckwagon cookout.

Playing in the PastHighlights: Explore American history with your favorite doll.

Cost

$305

Cost

$305

Cost

$305

Cost

$325

Cost

$305

3

7

4

3

4

9

8

5

9

6

Camp Session

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Session

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Cabin

Yurt

Yurt

MiniMystery: The Case of the Tainted Talent ShowHighlights: Help crack the case in this interactive game where everyone is a suspect.

5B

1

Camp Sessions

Junior Jam Highlights: Go on a horseback ride, shoot archery, go on a geocaching scavenger hunt, and tackle the team challenge course.

Moonlight Mischief Highlights: Pick from flashlight games, a night swim, night geocaching, watching a movie under the stars, and more.

S'mores & More Highlights: Make a cool craft, play a game of gaga, shoot archery, and enjoy a gourmet s'more bar.

Camp Half-Blood Highlights: Shoot archery, take a fencing lesson, play capture the flag, go on a “Pegasus” ride, and join in a hero's quest.

Aqua Divas Highlights: Spend extra time at the pool, go creeking, and canoe to the Bear CreekLake waterpark.

Cost

$175

Cost

$175

Cost

$175

Cost

$305

Cost

$305

1 2

1

2

10

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Session

Camp Session

Cost

$175

2 5A

7

9

10

Camp It Up Highlights: Play canoe games on the lake, go on a horseback ride, shoot archery, andgo geocaching.

Cost

$3057

8

Camp Sessions

Junior Programs(Completed Grades 4-5)

Lodge

Lodge

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Cabin

Girl vs. Wild Highlights: Learn survival skills, sleep under the stars in a fort you build, make fires without matches, cook backcountry meals, and more.

Horse Lover Highlights: Learn about tack, types of horses, and proper care for your four-legged friends. Twelve hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons.

Junior ChefHighlights: Pick ingredients form the camp garden and prepare dishes for the rest of camp to enjoy.

Music MakersHighlights: Learn to play the ukulele, experiment with rhythm and melody, and make your own wind or percussion instrument.

Stage StruckHighlights: Play improvisation games, try your hand at stage makeup, create costumes and props, and put on a performance.

Wildlife InvestigatorHighlights: Learn all about wildlife in our region and around the globe, and head to the Cincinnati Zoo for an overnight zoofari.

Wizard WondersHighlights: Play quidditch, read cookie crumbs, search for magical creatures, and mixmagical potions.

Cost

$305

Cost

$350

Cost

$305

Cost

$350

Cost

$305

Cost

$400

Cost

$305

5

9

Camp Sessions

Junior Programs (continued)

3

8

4

3

4

8

4

6

9

5

Camp Sessions

Camp Session

Camp Session

Camp Session

Camp Session

Camp Session

EcoChic Highlights: Make all-natural beauty products,try out yoga, and learn about aromatherapy.

Expedition–Ohio Lore Highlights: Experience games, activities, andfoods from Ohio’s history, then join archeologists on a mock dig at the Hopewell Culture National Park.

Cost

$305

Cost

$350

6

7

Camp Sessions

Camp Session

8

Yurt

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Cadette ProgramsAnime LabHighlights: Explore illustrating, writing, and character development as you turn your characters into a graphic novel or stop motion film.

B oots & BridlesHighlights: Fifteen hours of combined ground and in-saddle lessons, plus camp out for a night at the barn and help feed the horses in the morning.

Cost

$305

Cost

$375

8

6

7

Camp Session

Camp Sessions


Bridles & BluegrassHighlights: Nine hours of in-camp horseback lessons, plus an overnight adventure at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Cast Iron ChefHighlights: Experiment with different cooking styles, plus compete in our Cast Iron Chef campfire cook-off.

inSPArationHighlights: Make recycled crafts, mix up spa products, try out yoga, and make tie-dye masterpieces (bring your own items to dye).

Survival GamesHighlights: Spend time in training camp practicing skills, then compete in the Gameson the final day to win the title of Victor!

Leader in ActionHighlights: Learn leadership and communication skills, and help lead Brownie campers.

Smokey Mountain ExplorerHighlights: Go whitewater rafting and backpacking, and explore Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

River RunnersHighlights: Learn backcountry skills at camp then go on an overnight river canoe camping trip.

Cost

$400

Cost

$305

Cost

$305

Cost

$305

Cost

$305

Cost

$450

Cost

$350

5

4

3

5

8

6

9-10

7

9

Camp Session

Camp Session

Camp Session

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Camp Session

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Yurt

Lodge

High adventure

Senior/Ambassador ProgramsDauntlessHighlights: Try out knife throwing, learn self-defense techniques, play glow-in-the-dark capture the flag, and go ziplining.

SpavalousHighlights: Start each day with yoga, learn about aromatherapy and reflexology, and make your own bath and beauty products.

Smokey Mountain ExplorerHighlights: Go whitewater rafting and backpacking, and explore Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Counselor in Training 1Highlights: Go in-depth to develop your leadership skills in preparation to become a camp counselor. Application Required.

Cost

$400

Cost

$305

Cost

$450

Cost

$400

6

5

Camp Session

Camp Session

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions


Counselor in Training 2Highlights: Explore your strengths and passions, define your personal ethics, and dream up the perfect camp. Application Required.

Camp Aide–VolunteersHighlights: Be a behind-the-scenes volunteer asa Journalist, Culinary Assistant, Program Assistant,or Unit Assistant. Application Required.

Cost

$305

Cost

$0All

Camp Sessions

Camp Sessions

Cadette Programs (continued)

Superhero AcademyHighlights: Create an alternate persona, design a superhero logo, and then go to Hocking Hills for a zipline flying lesson and rappelling session.

Wakatomika Wilderness CampHighlights: Develop adventure skills in backpacking, canoeing, rappelling, high ropes, survival, and outdoor cooking at Camp Wakatomika.

Cost

$400

Cost

$375

3

8

Camp Session

Camp Session

9-10

7-8

3-4

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Platform Tent

Lodge

Lodge

Lodge

High adventure

Do you want souvenirs to remember your exciting time at Camp Molly Lauman? Check out our care packages, and a have an adult pre-order yours by June 1, 2015. Orders can be made at the same time as online camper registration or by submitting the order form which can be found with the Parent Handbook and confirmation materials. All items will be packaged in a drawstring bag and at camp waiting for you. (Multiple care packages will be combined into one drawstring bag, if ordered for the same week of camp.)Choose one or more of the following themed care packages:

Fun in the SunWith her Molly Lauman retro

sunglasses, color changing flying disc, organic lip balm, and

a Molly Lauman sweatband your camper will be camping in style!

Nature ExplorerA cork journal and twig pen, crystal geode to crack open, sparking quartz stones, and a bug bungalow will give young naturalists what they need to explore the world around them.

2015 CML T-shirt“Think Camp, Be Happy”limited edition tee (Gold)

Youth S – Adult XL

$12

$10

$15

Adult XXL–XXXL$14

Items are not shown to scale. Colors and styles may vary.

Camp Molly Lauman

Care Packages

Camp EssentialsGirls can show off both camp spirit and preparedness with a Molly Lauman water bottle, mettle LED flashlight, CML pennant flag, and a tube bandana.

Bunk Buddies A plush unicorn wearing a CML bandana, a

travel size game, and a guided camp journal (an activity book, record keeper, and

photo album all wrapped in one) will help girls create and remember many magical

moments with their new camp friends.

Cowgirl KitA stuffed horse wearing a Molly Lauman saddle, a Molly Lauman horse print bandana, and a cowgirl fingernail art kit will help girls show off their cowgirl spirit to everyone around.

$20

$20

$25

Check out the next page for details about how to get a free camp t-shirt!

2015 Camp PatchAll girls receive a patch by attending resident camp!Camp Care Packages

must be ordered by

June 1, 2015

After June 1, availability

cannot be guaranteed.

!

Registering is easy! Adults, here’s how:1. Online registration becomes active at 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 2, 2015.

2. Figure out which program and dates your camper would like to attend.3. Visit www.gsoh.org and click on the resident camp online registration box.4. Submit your registration along with applicable payment. 5. Check your inbox. Your receipt will be emailed to the address associated with your CORA online account. We’ll also send payment reminders and tips as camp approaches.

TIP: Unsure of your login information or how to navigate online registration? Do a test run before registration opens by trying to log on and sign up for one of our family events or another council program.Contact us if you have trouble by calling 614-487-8101 or 1-800-621-7042.

Payment is easy! Here’s what and when you need to pay: 1. $40 non-refundable deposit—due at time of registration2. $40 bus fee (if applicable)—due at time of registration3. $15 membership dues (if not a current Girl Scout)—due at time of registration4. Care Package fee (if applicable)—due at time of order5. Remaining balance—due on June 1, 2015 or your registration is subject to cancellation6. A late payment fee of $20 will be added to all balances paid after the June 1 payment deadline and for late registrations submitted after June 1.

Bus TransportationHop on a bus to camp for transportation that’s fun for girls and easy for parents! Camp counselors supervise the bus ride, play road trip games, and sing songs with the girls.

The bus fee is $40, no matter where the stop. Preregistration is required. Bus fees must be paid at the time of registration. Catch the bus in Delaware, Columbus, or Newark!

Exact bus stop locations and times will be posted on the parents section of the camp page on www.gsoh.org.

How to RegisterPaper registrations are also available. Call 1-800-621-7042 and we’ll mail you one.

EARLY BIRD SPECIALRegister before April 1, 2015 and you’ll get a free limited edition t-shirt that’s only available through this special offer! Make sure to include your desired size when you register. This offer is good for one (1) t-shirt per camper. T-shirts will be delivered at camper check-in. Camper must attend to receive shirt.

Frequently Asked Registration QuestionsMy camper’s program is full, what should I do?If you call us, we can add you to a waitlist; but very few waitlisted campers actually make it onto the roster. Please consider signing up for a second choice program if your first choice is full.

Is financial assistance available?Yes! Financial assistance and a variety of camperships are available for all programs in this mailer except for family camp. Find out more information at www.gsoh.org, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 1-800-621-7042.

When will I get my confirmation packet? It’s online right now! All confirmation materials are posted under the camp tab of www.gsoh.org. Go there for packing lists, forms that will need to be filled out, check-in and check-out times, and more valuable information about summer camp.

Can campers stay with a sister or friend?Yes! If girls are registering for the same program, they can request ONE other girl as a buddy. Please do not ask for more than one buddy; the request will not be honored. Please request buddies by name, not troop number.

When is final payment due?All payments must be received on June 1, 2015. A late fee of $20 will be added to any payments not received by June 1.

Can I register after June 1?Yes! If there is space in a program, you can register up until the week before a camp starts. A late registration fee of $20 is added to all resident camp registrations after June 1 onward.

Cancellation PolicyResident camp cancellations made before June 1, 2015 will receive a full refund, minus the $40 non-refundable deposit.Cancellations after June 1, 2015 must include a doctor’s note or other suitable documentation. Acceptable situations include camper’s illness, family emergency, parent’s change of job status or job transfer, etc. If eligible for a refund, minus the deposit, a written request must be submitted to the Council Headquarters within two weeks of the start of the intended camp program. Refunds are made by Council check and will be mailed. Please allow four to six weeks for processing. No refunds will be given after Aug. 31, 2015.If a camp session is cancelled by GSOH due to low enrollment or other reasons, campers will be given a choice to transfer to a suitable open session or receive a full refund of amount paid.

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