Camp Like a Girl - Girl Scout Camp Registration Open to All Girls!
When Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912, she did so with an appreciation for the environment and the skills girls learn through outdoor recreation. Now 100 years later, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is delivering a unique camping program for all girls that incorporates Low's love of nature along with adventures for girls in 2012!
Today's Girl Scout camp experience includes things your grandmother did—such as taking nature hikes, canoeing and swimming, along with things relevant to today's girls such as acting, electrical engineering, traveling and…swimming—some things never change! Prospective campers are encouraged to register as soon as possible since most sessions fill up quickly. Registration is available online at http://www.girlscoutsni.org/.
Prospective campers are encouraged to attend camp open houses at:
Camp McCormick - Stillman Valley, IL
Saturday, May 5, 3–5 P.M.
Camp Dean - Big Rock, IL
Sunday, May 6, 1–4 P.M.
For more information, please contact Felecia Dupczak at 630-897-1565, Ext. 7161, or fdupczak@girlscoutsni.org.
2012 camp highlights include:
Imagine Engineering
June 17-19; $175
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL
Girls entering 6-8 grades
July 15-17; $175
Camp Dean, Big Rock,IL
Girls entering 6-8 grades
Forensic scientist, electrical engineer and environmental scientist—sound like interesting careers? Girls will learn how to extract DNA from a banana, build a switch and make a simple fountain.
Deep Sea Divers
June 17-22; $400
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL
Girls entering 8-10 grades
Love the water and want to do more than swim? Girls will spend the week learning to snorkel and SCUBA dive with trained diving instructors.
TechBridge Thrill Camp
June 17-22; $280
Camp Dean, Big Rock,IL
Girls entering 5-8 grades
Girls will be able to experiment with making “simple” machines before taking on a project to create the ultimate thrilling theme park!
Casting Call
June 24-26; $200
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley,IL
Girls entering 4-6 grades
Lights! Camera! ACTION! Girls will try their hands at different acting styles, including improve and storytelling, before taking a trip to see a local play!
Windy City Woman
June 24-29; $450
Camp Dean, Big Rock,IL
Girls entering 7-10 grades
Girls will explore the city of Chicago by day and Camp Dean by night. Campers will board the train each day and venture off to the city to visit a museum, see a play, eat at the Taste of Chicago or discover other awesome city attractions. Session fee covers train and admission fees!
Canoes, Kayaks and Rafts
July 8-13; $350
Camp Dean, Big Rock,IL
Girls entering 8-12 grades
Girls will start off their week by practicing a paddling stroke on the Camp Dean pond before heading out on an overnight rafting trip. Campers should have canoeing/kayaking experience and be comfortable in deep water.
Trail Blazers
July 8-13; $425
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley,IL
Girls entering 4-6 grades
July 22-27; $425
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley,IL
Girls entering 6-8 grades
Girls will saddle up three times at White Pines Ranch to learn riding, grooming and other horse care. After riding, girls will be able to participate in all other camping activities.
About Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Outdoor Program
Research has confirmed camps build skills necessary to prepare youth to assume roles as successful adults. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois' camps provide a safe environment for girls and families to enjoy traditional camping activities such as swimming, archery, crafts, and nature exploration along with specialized programs including environmental awareness.
About Camp Dean
Camp Dean has 160 acres of wetlands, woodlands and prairies for campers to explore. Located in Big Rock, Illinois, about an hour west of Chicago, Camp Dean offers a unique camp setting for girls that is far enough for adventure and independence but still feels close to home. The facilities include four program centers, grassy sports fields, pool, private lake, trails, creek, dining hall, health center, camp office and more.
About Camp McCormick
Camp McCormick has over 400 acres of wood and meadows and is located a few miles south of Rockford in Stillman Valley, about 1 ½ hours northwest of Chicago. Camp Facilities include a central dining hall, outdoor pool, showers, craft building, health center, hiking trails, covered wagons, Adirondacks and platform tents.
About Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois serves nearly 20,000 girls and 6,000 adult volunteers in parts or all of Boone, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties.
Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls in grades K through 12 are engaged in discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place. Girls develop leadership potential by participating in age-appropriate activities that enable them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them. Activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness provide girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem. For more information on 100th anniversary activities, or how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, visit www.girlscoutsni.org or call 1-800-242-5591.
About Girl Scouts of the USA
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries.