Summer camp is just around the corner and we wanted to remind you about some really cool programs that are taking place this summer. Don’t forget our early bird discount expires March 31st so don’t delay! Sign up now and reserve you spot for the hottest place in town, Girl Scouts summer camp!
Register for Camp
Summer Camp Spotlight
Camp Piperwood
Program Aide – (OPEN TO GIRLS
ENTERING GRADES 7-8 IN FALL 2019)
Girls can register for two program session weeks only.
Here is an opportunity to get a jump start on being a future
camp staff member. Spend time at camp getting trained in program aide, earning
leadership hours and developing valuable skills through hands-on experience
working with younger campers. This training program will also allow you to
assist at program events, troop meetings, and campouts. At the end of the week
girls will receive their program aid pin for successfully completing the
program.
Jr. CIT – (OPEN TO GIRLS
ENTERING GRADES 9-10 IN FALL 2019)
Girls can
register for one program session option only.
Begin training to become a camp counselor. Junior Counselors in
Training (JCITs) learn the fundamentals of leadership, camp management,
childcare, and the safety and risk management aspects of running a camp
program. A participant must demonstrate appropriate maturity for her age, have
leadership potential, a positive attitude, and be able to work well with
others. Junior CITs can access all of the basic camp programs, (e.g., exploring
nature, arts & crafts, and relaxing around campfires, songs, games, etc.)
This is a two-week program. No application, interview, or references required.
Camp Seven Hills
Letterboxing
It’s a Real Life Camp Treasure Hunt! (for
girls in grades 1-3 fall of 2019)
Put your problem solving skills to the
test as you spend this adventurous week searching for clues and solving riddles
to find the treasures hidden throughout camp. Girls will practice the art of
letterboxing by learning the basics, making stamps, thinking of clues, and
creating a camp letterbox. Challenge your camp friends to see who can find the
camp letterbox first. All of the other great aspects of camp are also included
in this great creative week. Girls will earn
requirements towards the following Girl Scout badges –
- Daisy – Rosie’s Petal (Make the World
a Better Place)
- Brownie – Letterboxer
The
Lazy Days of Summer (for girls in grades 4-6 in fall of
2019)
Spend
your time at Seven Hills lazing your days away with friends. Sleep in late,
lounge by the pool, or just catch up on one of your favorite books. In the
evenings there are campfires to enjoy and sparkling stars to keep you company.
#GirlScoutCampLife is what you make of it. The decision is yours during these
relaxing weeks at camp.
Scuba
Diving Explorers (for girls in
grades 7-12 in fall of 2019)
Experience the
underwater world through a mask, snorkel, and breathing device. Professional
scuba instructors from Dip N’ Dive will take you through every step necessary
for you to obtain your Jr. Open Water Diver or your Open Water
Diver scuba certification. Spend a week at camp training in our Seven
Hills pool covering the first phase of your certification. Spend your second
week completing the second phase: open water dive with overnight conducted at
the Windmill Quarry, located in Fort Erie, Canada. When you surface, don’t
forget to leave time for all of the other great activities at Seven Hills.
Camp Timbercrest
Tent,
Trail, ‘N Kayak (for girls in grades 4-6 in fall of 2019)
Discover and explore
the natural splendors of camp. Professionals from Adventures in Fitness will
spend three days and two nights teaching you the basics of backpacking and
kayaking, compassing, knot-tying, building safe fires, outdoor cooking and
low-impact camping. You will also learn how to develop an itinerary, pack your
backpack and hike and camp out under beautiful starlit skies at Allegany State
Park. You will learn the basics needed to prepare yourself for future
wilderness trips of Camp Timbercrest. All the other wonderful activities of
camp are also included.
Canoeing
the Alleghany Reservoir (for girls in grades 7-12 in fall of
2019)
Spend eight
glorious days and seven exhilarating nights discovering the wonderful sites of
the Allegany Reservoir as it takes you through the state park and the national
forest. Professional guides from Adventures in Fitness will start your trip at
Webs Ferry in Allegany State Park and end your journey in Tionesta, PA. Paddle
with friends, pitch tents, and share stores around the campfire at night.
