SUMMER CAMP 2020

A D V E N T U R E S F O R G I R L S A N D FA M I L I E S

Camp Life is the

Best Life!

Dear Girls and Families,

I can still remember the first time

I went to camp. I was a 7-year-old

Brownie Girl Scout attending Camp

Kittamaqund. Little did I know the

gift my parents were giving me with

that opportunity. I found camp to be

a place where I was safe to explore

challenges and supported to try new

things. I found lifelong friends. Most

of all, camp unlocked a true love of

the outdoors. To this day, I get an excited butterfly

feeling at the start of every camp season.

Camp is a magical place for girls. First-time campers

build self-confidence, courage and character.

Repeat campers experience the magic of seeing old

friends, making new ones and creating memories

that will last a lifetime. Most importantly, camp is

designed to be unplugged, outside and FUN!

This is achieved through a strong partnership among campers, highly trained staff

and families. Your girl’s overall experience is our top priority. We are attentive to

our campers and monitor things such as sunscreen, hydration, sleep, cleanliness

and safety. This is done in a fun camp atmosphere with sunscreen dance parties,

hydration cheers before meals, siesta in the middle of the day and other lively ways

to achieve the desired outcome of a safe and nurturing environment. We have adult

staff members, many who return year after year to care for our girls.

But there are times when everything does not go as planned: The thunder rolls, the

marshmallow burns, or something unexpected forces us to adjust our plans. These

moments create memories that teach girls to work together to create a truly unique

camp experience.

It is an honor to partner with you in this experience, and I appreciate the trust you

have placed in us by sending your camper to spend a session (or more) with us at

Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp or Camp Kittamaqund. Our summer staff members

are a talented group of young people who understand this mission.

The staff and I look forward to seeing you on registration day. If you have questions,

please do not hesitate to contact me.

Amanda “Salamander” Porter

Outdoor Program Manager and ALL of the Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp/Camp Kittamaqund Staff!

Amanda Porter

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Table of Contents Mission, Promise and LawThe Girl Scout mission is a powerful statement of what we strive to do each day. The Girl Scout Promise conveys how Girl Scout members agree to act every day toward one another and other people. The Girl Scout Law outlines how Girl Scouts act toward one another and the world.

Girl Scout Mission Statement Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Letter from Camp Director

Mission, Promise and Law

About Girl Scout Camp and Registration

Our Camp Properties

Frequently Asked Questions

New This Year

Sessions at a Glance

A Typical Day at Camp

Camp Sessions

Exclusive Opportunities for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors

Family Opportunities

Service Days

The Trading Post

Camp Registration Form

Financial Assistance Form

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About Girl Scout Camp and RegistrationGirl Scout camp provides creative and educational outdoor experiences within a group-living setting for girls. Our camps use the Girl Scout program, trained leadership and the resources of the natural surroundings to contribute to each camper’s mental, physical, social and spiritual growth.

REGISTRATION The proof is in the research! Camp is awesome! Girls with more frequent outdoor experiences are more likely to seek challenges and are better at solving problems — qualities that help them academically, with social development and increased self-esteem.

Camp gives her cool new experiences! 72% of girls surveyed said that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build new skills and/or try new outdoor activities.

Camp makes everything better! Research shows spending time in nature improves concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences also help promote healthy social development and increase self-esteem.

Find out more at girlscouts.org/research.

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»» Early bird begins Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ($25 discount for all who register for resident camp sessions between Dec. 9 and Jan. 15 and pay in full by April 1).»» Registration is first come, first served for individual campers and Family Camp.

THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTEROnline: www.comgirlscouts.org/COMAR

Email: gshelper@comgirlscouts.org

Mail: Fill out and mail in the registration form found in the back of this brochure to: GSCV 4900 Augusta Ave., Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23230

You’re invited to our

open house 2-3 p.m.

May 9 at Pamunkey Ridge

Girl Scout Camp.

NOT A GIRL SCOUT?Not a problem!All girls are welcome to attend Girl Scout camp. If your girl is not a registered Girl Scout, just add $28 to your registration. It’s that easy.

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Camp Kittamaqund

The Northern Neck is the home of Camp Kittamaqund -- affectionately known as Camp Kitty. The 387-acre site, approximately 80 miles northeast of Richmond, boasts an impressive five miles of shoreline along the Great Wicomico River. Campers sleep in platform tents that are nestled overlooking the water. The facility is complete with a dining hall, arts & crafts treehouse, archery range, a cove for canoeing and kayaking and a large sports field.

Our Camp Properties

Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp

Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp is located on 240 acres along the banks of the Pamunkey River approximately 25 minutes north of Richmond. Both a resident camp and troop overnight/program facility, Pamunkey Ridge features fully-enclosed cabins with electricity, a dining hall, basketball courts, a swimming pool, a beautiful waterfront for canoeing, kayaking and paddleboard, a sand volleyball court, an archery range, a GaGa pit and a large sports field.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen and how can I register my camper?December 9, 2019 at 8 pm. It is fast and easy to do. A $50 non-refundable deposit per session will reserve your camper’s space. The balance is due two weeks before the start of the session. For your convenience, we offer three registration methods:1. Online: www.comgirlscouts.org/COMAR 2. Email: gshelper@comgirlscouts.org 3. Mail: Fill out and mail in the registration form found in the back of this brochure to: Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia 4900 Augusta Ave., Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23230

Is Financial Assistance available?Yes! We want every girl to experience camp! Financial Assistance is available to help families meet the cost of sending their girl to camp. See page 27 of this brochure for the form to apply.

Is my camper ready for camp?Making the choice to attend camp for the first time is an important decision for both camper and parent. There are some great ways to ease into the camp experience. You can try a shorter session or come to camp together at Family Camp. Visit camp during our Open House on May 9 from 2-3pm at Pamunkey Ridge and get a lay of the land, check out the facility and get your questions answered. Then, encourage your girl to be part of the planning process by looking through this booklet together and picking the camp session that fits your schedule and her interests. Invite her to take a helping role in preparing for camp. With your help, she can shop for supplies, pack her own bag and pre-address stationery to use at camp. See you this summer!

Am I ready for my camper to attend camp?Our camp staff has been helping girls work on being independent for a long time. While the schedule says at camp we teach dance or arts & crafts or canoeing, what we really teach is self-reliance and resilience – invaluable skills for every girl. Reassure yourself, as a parent, that you’ve done your job. All the advice, coaching, caring and goodwill you’ve given your child over the years is in there. Trust the job you have done. Who are the camp staff?Our staff members love to work with youth. We look for people who can work as a team, who want to help campers develop in both social and in skill areas, who are committed to keeping camp a kind community and who have Girl Scout experience. We demand that our staff be amazing and we help them develop the skills they need to get there. Our staff comes from all over the U.S. (and even from abroad) but they return to camp each summer and bring their own life experiences with them. This diversity creates a welcoming, accepting and kind community at camp that begins with our staff and radiates throughout all camp community members. Many of our staff

“grew up” in our camp program and return year after year to share their passion with our campers.

What if my camper has special needs?Our policy of inclusion means that we try to accommodate as many campers as possible and provide a successful experience for all girls. Please partner with our staff to help make the camp experience successful for your child. Communicate with Camp Director, Amanda Porter, aporter@comgirlscouts.org, prior to registering your camper for camp about her needs. This enables our camp staff to make every effort to make reasonable accommodations. Campers should be self-sufficient and able to dress, eat and shower on their own.

Can my camper be placed with a specific friend/buddy at camp?We do everything we can to accommodate such requests. Campers may choose one mutual buddy. Please remember that one of our goals is for every camper to make new friends. We would never want a cabin group nearly full of girls from the same school and have one or two campers left out of that circle. Please note that girls need to register for the same session, be in the same grade, be on the same Girl Scout level, and list, mutually, each other as their buddy. How do we apply our credits earned from the Cookie Program?Our camp sessions fill quickly, so please register with your deposit to hold your spot at the time of registration. Your camper’s Pathway Pass will be issued to her in mid-April upon completion of the Cookie Program. Once credit is given for the earned/free session of camp, you will be issued a deposit refund if applicable.

ConfirmationsConfirmation of camp registration will be sent to your email address beginning in February. Confirmations will include required paperwork, health form, packing lists, directions to camp and more.

REFUND/CANCELLATIONSThe $50 deposit per session is non-refundable.• Cancellations made a minimum of three weeks (21 calendar

days) prior to camp will result in a refund minus the $50 deposit.

• No refund is provided for cancellations made three weeks or less (20 calendar days) prior to the first day of the camp session.

• If the camper is a no-show at the full camp session, no refund is provided unless GSCV has had notification of late arrival.

If a camper leaves early due to homesickness, unacceptable behavior or parental request, no refund will be made. All requests for refunds must be made in writing and emailed to gshelper@comgirlscouts.org.

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NewThis Year!The crackle of the campfire, the splash of canoe paddles in the lake, the whoosh of an arrow flying towards the bullseye — these are the sounds of summer camp. It’s a special time that allows your girl to unplug from her electronics and connect to nature, peers and herself. She will build skills and confidence through new experiences under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Oh — and she’ll have a ton of fun too!

Girl Scout camp is an exclusively all girl experience that is girl-planned and girl-led. Planned camper activities support the theme of the week, and the other fun activities are completely up to the camper. From archery to canoeing to the arts, campers will get to choose what they want to do! Campers will participate in both themed activities and girl-chosen activities, allowing for progression and fun.

Every Girl Earns2020 Official Camp Patch | Weekly Camp Theme Patch

Daily and Weekly Activities for Every Camper

Archery Arts & Campfires Games Nature New Paddle Crafts Friends Sports

Sports Swimming Team- Theme Tie-Dye Weekly And building Dinner Tuesday Cookout More

Check out the many new sessions we have this summer —

including four mini-sessions.

For older girls, there are multiple new camps. Whether

you are looking for high adventure or additional

leadership training, you’ll find exactly the right camp.

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Week Dates Theme Location Entering Grade Cost Page #

1 June 14-16 Splash Into Summer Pamunkey Ridge 1-9 $200 11

1 June 17-19 Splash Into Summer Pamunkey Ridge 1-9 $200 11

1 June 14-16 Lifeguard Certification Pamunkey Ridge age 15 and older $500 19

1 June 17-19 Lifeguard Certification Pamunkey Ridge age 15 and older $500 19

2 June 21-26 Camp Survivor Pamunkey Ridge 2-8 $400 12

2 June 21-26 Survivor Kitty Pamunkey / Kitty 7-12 $425 20

2 & 3 June 21-July 2 CIT II Pamunkey Ridge 11-12 $450 19

3 June 28-July 2 Night Owls Pamunkey Ridge 2-8 $325 13

3 June 28-July 2 Up All Night Pamunkey / Kitty 7-12 $425 20

4 July 5-10 In the Spotlight Pamunkey Ridge 2-8 $400 14

4 July 8-10 Little Bit of Camp In the Spotlight

Pamunkey Ridge 1-3 $200 10

4 July 5-10 CIT I Pamunkey Ridge 9-11 $400 19

5 July 12-17 Water, Water Everywhere Pamunkey Ridge 2-8 $400 15

5 July 12-17 PADI Scuba Certification Pamunkey Ridge age 15 and older $1,000 in council, $1,200 out of council

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5 July 15-17 Little Bit of Camp Water, Water Everywhere

Pamunkey Ridge 1-3 $200 10

6 July 19-24 CSI Pamunkey Pamunkey Ridge 2-8 $400 16

6 July 19-24 Program Aide Training Pamunkey Ridge 7-9 $400 19

6 July 19-24 Shenandoah Hiking Adventure

Pamunkey Ridge 9-12 $600 in council, $700 out of council

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7 July 26-31 Camp Like a G.I.R.L. Pamunkey Ridge 2-8 $400 17

7 July 29-31 Little Bit of Camp Camp Like a G.I.R.L.

Pamunkey Ridge 1-3 $200 10

7 July 26-31 Extreme Water Pamunkey Ridge 9-12 $600 in council, $700 out of council

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8 Aug. 2-4 Charmed Camper Pamunkey Ridge 1-9 $200 18

8 Aug. 5-7 Charmed Camper Pamunkey Ridge 1-9 $200 18

June 26-27 Me and My Gal Pamunkey Ridge 1-12 $50 per person 22

July 24-25 Family Camp Pamunkey Ridge Entire Family $50 per person 22

Sessions at a Glance

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Camp Life!

7:45 am Flag Up!! Start your day!

8:00 am Breakfast – our culinary team works hard to make sure we are fueled to start our day off right!

8:45 am Sunscreen Party! We make sure every girl applies sunscreen two times a day during this fun, music filled sunscreen dance party.

9:00 am Cabin Badge work – this is an opportunity for girls to work in cabin groups on earning the badges for the week.

10:00 am Program Time – Canoeing, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Pool, Climbing Tower and much, much more.

11:15 am Program Time (see above)

12:30 pm Lunch – all meals are served family style with the food passed around the table.

1:30 pm Siesta – time to recharge the body and relax with cabin groups. May even include a swing in the hammocks.

2:45 pm Sunscreen Party – 2nd application of the day. We take hydration and sunscreen very serious at Camp!!

3:00 pm Drop IN – Campers have an opportunity to “drop into” activities that are offered during this time. Maybe pool party, extra craft time, journal writing, special camp hike or bike, canoe games and so much more. These activities change daily and are theme week related.

4:15 pm Program Time (see above)

5:30 pm Dinner – Again our culinary staff are still at it providing healthy well balanced meals for all campers. Did you know we offer three menus? Vegan, Gluten Free and traditional.

6:30 pm All Camp Kapers – Wow, we made a mess today!! Time for all campers and staff to get our spaces ready for tomorrow during this all camp clean up!!

7:15 pm All Camp – This is a time when the whole camp community comes together for fun, fun, fun!! Every night there is a different all camp activity!!

8:45 pm Flag Down – Time to put the camp to bed! Including a goodnight song!

9:00 pm Showers and Cabin Time – All campers have an opportunity to shower every day and we end our day in our cabin groups touching base with staff to ensure every camper is having the time of her life.

10:00 pm Lights Out – Time to let the body get ready for tomorrow!

A typical day at camp starts bright and early with the sun but that is where typical ends because there is no such thing as a typical day at camp! Below is a glimpse at our camp schedule. Keep in mind that we do our best to pack in as much fun in each session as possible, so your camper’s day may look a little different depending on her age and session.

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For Girls Entering Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 Is your girl ready to try camp but maybe not ready for a full week? This is a little bit of camp for little bitty campers. Girls will join the camp theme already in progress for a true taste of all things camp. All girls will enjoy camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, closing campfire and theme dinner. This is just enough time for our smallest campers.

Activities May Include:

Swimming Arts & Themed Crafts Dinner

Little Bit of CampFor Little Bitty CampersJuly 8-10, 2020In the Spotlight Little Bit of Camp

July 15-17, 2020Water, Water Everywhere Little Bit of Camp

July 29-31, 2020Camp Like a G.I.R.L. Little Bit of Camp

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For Girls Entering Grades 1-9 June 14-16, 2020June 17-19, 2020 Cost: $200 Start your summer with a splash! This mini-session features EVERYTHING water! Swim, dance and play games in our refreshing camp pool. Canoe and kayak on Lake Pamunkey. But wait there’s more: water slides, dunk tanks and beachfront fun. You will have a splashing good time with new and old friends.

Activities May Include:

Paddle New Theme Swimming Sports Friends Dinner

Splash Into Summer

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • Bugs

Junior • Camper

Cadette • Eating for You

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For Girls Entering Grades 2-8 June 21-26, 2020 Cost: $400 Are you physically and mentally prepared to tackle this fun-filled week of challenges at Pamunkey Ridge? Girls will learn all the basics needed for outdoor survival — pitch a tent, build a fire, paddle a boat, basic first aid and much more. You will work together with your team to complete daily challenges, earn team rewards and create lifelong memories.

WOW Wednesday will include rock climbing.

Camp Survivor

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • Outdoor Journey

Junior • Outdoor Journey

Cadette • Outdoor Journey

Activities May Include:

Nature Campfires Archery Team- building

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For Girls Entering Grades 2-8 June 28-July 2, 2020 Cost: $325 Stay up all night? Sleep during the day? What a hoot! This camp offers girls the exclusive opportunity to explore Pamunkey Ridge by moonlight. Enjoy breakfast at lunchtime, lunch at dinnertime and a midnight meal before heading to bed in the wee hours of the morning. Bring your flashlight, glow sticks and light up shoes because we will become creatures of the night and enjoy unforgettable night hikes, star gazing, astronomy, nocturnal animal hunts and more.

WOW Wednesday will include an outdoor movie night with candy and popcorn — just like an old-fashioned drive-in.

Activities May Include:

Night Owls

Campfires Nature New Friends Tie-Dye

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • Space Science Adventurer • Cabin Camper

Junior • Space Science Investigator • Camper

Cadette • Night Owl • Space Science Researcher

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For Girls Entering Grades 2-8 July 5-10, 2020 Cost: $400 This is your moment to shine! Are you a dancer, actor, visual artist, singer or circus performer? Maybe not, but if you want to be in the spotlight, then this is the camp for you. Let your inner rock star out as we showcase all the ways Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp has talent. A fabulous showcase performance for parents and guests will end the week. Bring your talent, your costume and your sense of adventure for this star-studded week.

WOW Wednesday will include a one-of-a-kind talent show, so bring your costume and your talent. We will videotape the event for parents.

In the Spotlight

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • Dancer • Painting

Junior • Jeweler • Musician

Cadette • Public Speaker • Screenwriter

Activities May Include:

Arts & Team- Games And More Crafts building

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Activities May Include:

Arts & Team- Games And More Crafts building

For Girls Entering Grades 2-8July 12-17, 2020 Cost: $400 Are you part mermaid? Do you like to hang out with new friends? Then get ready to plunge into this wet and wild session along the unique beach of Pamunkey Ridge! You read that right: We will transform camp into a beach resort just for girl fun! Campers will enjoy beach volleyball, beach party, sandcastle contest and more. There will also be plenty of time for a dip in the pool, exploring the outdoors, singing and roasting marshmallows.

WOW Wednesday will feature gigantic inflatable water slides.

Activities May Include:

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • My Best Self • Making Friends

Junior • Staying Fit • Paddle Boat Design Challenge

Cadette • Eating for You • Primitive Camper

Swimming Paddle Weekly And More Sports Cookout

Water, Water Everywhere

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For Girls Entering Grades 2-8 July 19-24, 2020 Cost: $400 Unleash your inner sleuth and help solve a series of mysteries at camp. Clues could be anywhere and everywhere, so stay alert and be observant. You and your fellow campers will wake up every morning to a new mystery that can only be solved if you use your senses and investigative tools. You never know when or where you might find exactly the right clue to solve the mystery!

WOW Wednesday will include a visit by a magician so you can use your problem-solving skills.

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • Senses • Cybersecurity Basics

Junior • Detective • Cybersecurity Basics

Cadette • Special Agent • Cybersecurity Basics

CSI Pamunkey

Activities May Include:

Campfires Nature New Friends Team- building

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For Girls Entering Grades 2-8 July 26-31, 2020 Cost: $400 Camping like a G.I.R.L. means camping like a Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker and Leader. This is a true sampler week, so get ready for fun and adventure exploring all the greatness of Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp. Biking? Try it. You may like it! Archery? Try it. You may like it! Canoeing? Try it. You may like it! You will meet new friends, sleep in a cabin and cultivate your love for camp while exploring activities you might want to pursue in the future. Of course, there will always be arts and crafts, campfires, songs and s’mores (not the usual s’mores but s’mores with fruit and toppings). Try it. You may like it!

WOW Wednesday will include an all-camp carnival with bounce houses, games and treats.

GS Level Badges Earned

Brownie • Trail Adventure • Eco Friend

Junior • Trail Adventure • Eco Camper

Cadette • Trail Adventure • Archery

Activities May Include:

Archery Paddle Tie-Dye And More Sports Tuesday

Camp Like a G.I.R.L.

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For Girls Entering Grades 1-9 August 2-4, 2020August 5-7, 2020Cost: $200 Camp life is the best life! And the best way to learn more about camp is to sample everything we have to offer. This short session is jam-packed with canoeing, swimming, archery, campfires, s’mores, first aid and much more. After camp, you can show off your accomplishments by wearing your exclusive Outdoor Skills Spectacular patch. Each camper will receive a patch plus five dangling charms to represent activities she sampled at camp. Campers will have the opportunity to choose which activities they wish to try and which charms they will receive.

Charmed Camper

Activities May Include:

Campfires Weekly Nature New Cookout Friends

Fun Patch with Customizable Charms

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Charmed Camper

Training OpportunitiesExclusive Opportunities for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors

Lifeguard Certification For Girls 15 and OlderJune 14-16, 2020June 17-19, 2020Cost: $500

Girls who attend this camp will have

the opportunity to become a certified

lifeguard. Certification depends on

successful completion of course and

passing the written and hands-on

assessment. Fee includes all supplies

and instruction as well as camp fun!

Course requires several hours of online

prework before the class.

Counselor in Training I For Girls Entering Grades 9-11July 5-10, 2020Cost: $400

In this first level of CIT training, girls

establish the leadership and outdoor

skills needed to be a camp counselor.

Work with others to analyze what

makes a good leader and participate

in fun and challenging group games.

Challenge yourself physically and

mentally, then identify which traits

you possess that can make you a

positive leader. Participants have

opportunities to lead activities with

younger campers and shadow staff

members as well as participate in

several areas of camp programming.

Program AideFor Girls Entering Grades 7-9July 19-24, 2020Cost: $400

Be the superhero all campers look up to. Girls

will participate in various camp activities while

learning about becoming leaders, different

leadership styles and camper dynamics.

Counselor in Training IIFor Girls Entering Grades 11-12June 21-July 2, 2020Cost: $450

The second level of CIT training focuses on skills needed to work with youth at camp. Learn behaviors to expect from campers and how to manage them and work as a team with staff. In addition to building your skills in working with campers, you will learn more about the operations of camp. Spend time observing and assisting in health and wellness, program areas and administrative operations.

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Camp Kittamaqund OpportunitiesGirls will begin and end camp at Pamunkey Ridge but will travel to Kittamaqund during the week. They will depart for Kittamaqund on Mondays and return to Pamunkey Ridge on Wednesdays.

Survivor Kitty For Girls Entering Grades 7-12June 21-26, 2020Cost: $425

Explore the wonders of Camp Kittamaqund

for a two-night, rustic platform tent

experience. Camp Kittamaqund offers

campers a truly pristine camp experience

nestled in the historic Northern Neck of

Virginia. Canoe on the cove, fish in Lake

Moby, watch the sun set over the river and

enjoy quiet moments with friends.

GS Level Badges Earned

Cadettes • Archery

• Eco Trekker

Seniors • Eco Explorer

• Paddling

Up All Night

For Girls Entering Grades 7-12June 28-July 2, 2020Cost: $425

Night is typically the 12 hours we sleep

but not at Camp Kittamaqund! This

after-dark camp unveils the multitude

of stars and nocturnal happenings. Girls

will stay up late into the night exploring

the wonders of camp and will sleep in

each morning. Eat dinner at midnight!

Have breakfast at noon!

GS Level Badges Earned

Cadettes • Night Owl

• Space Science Researcher

Seniors • Space Science Expert

• Sky

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PADI Scuba Certification For Girls 15 and OlderJuly 12-17, 2020Cost: $1,000 in council, $1,200 out of councilYou read that correctly. Girls who successfully complete the course and testing will be PADI scuba certified with four open water dives by the end of the course. Space is extremely limited.

Shenandoah Hiking Adventure For Girls Entering Grades 9-12July 19-24, 2020Cost: $600 in council, $700 out of councilDepart Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp for a two-night hiking trip in Shenandoah National Park. Girls will enjoy waterfalls, hiking and rustic camping before heading back to basecamp.

Extreme Water For Girls Entering Grades 9-12

July 26-31, 2020

Cost: $600 in council,

$700 out of council

This true water adventure is back

by popular demand! Extreme Water

offers the exclusive opportunity to

whitewater raft and tube in Harpers

Ferry, WV, before traveling to Virginia

Beach where you will receive surfing

and stand-up paddleboard lessons.

High Adventure OpportunitiesGirls will travel away from camp for these opportunities. Space is limited.

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Family Opportunities

Me and My GalJune 26-27, 2020

Cost: $50 per participant

With Me and My Gal, you will experience camp

with your gal (a registered Girl Scout mom,

aunt, grandmother, sister or mentor). The two

of you will enjoy all that camp has to offer in

this one-night session. Arrive in time for a fun

evening activity and s’mores by the campfire

before turning in for the night. Wake up for

breakfast and a full day of camp activities.

End your adventure with a cookout dinner,

then head home to sleep in your own bed.

Just the right amount of time to get a taste

of camp life. Activities will include arts and

crafts, canoeing, archery, tie-dye, pool time

and much more. All adults must be registered

Girl Scouts who have successfully passed a

background check.

Family Camp July 24-25, 2020

Cost: $50 per participant

Family Camp is a unique outdoor adventure

offering you and your family the best of

summer camp — packed into one super-fun

overnight.

You provide the supervision, and our camp

staff will provide the rest including classic

camp activities like swimming, hiking, arts and

crafts, evening campfires, archery, canoeing

and much more! For an added blast, enter the

Pamunkey Ridge Olympics. May the best sack-

racer win!

Cost includes program facilitators, activity

materials, meals and a whole lot of fun.

Families can choose to pitch their own tent or

sleep in a fully enclosed cabin (space limited).

All adults must be registered Girl Scouts who

have successfully passed a background check.

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2020 Family Camp Registration Form Registration accepted up to two weeks before sessions start or until camp is at capacity.

Mail completed form(s) with payment to: Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia 4900 Augusta Ave, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23230

Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home phone__________________________________ Work phone__________________________________ Cell phone _____________________________________

E-mail address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________________ State________________________ County________________________ ZIP ___________________________

Name of registered Girl Scout member______________________________________________________________ Troop number ___________________________

Number of participants @ $50 each __________________________

Total Amount Due: __________________________Payment information and Options:

o Check enclosed payable to GSCV $________________________

o MasterCard o Visa o American Express o Discover

Card number___________________________________________________________ Expiration date________________ Amount to be charged $ ______________

Name of credit card holder___________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________

You can also register online at: www.comgirlscouts.org Registration questions? Email

gshelper@comgirlscouts.org

o Me and My Gal o Family Camp

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Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia needs volunteers like you to keep our camps in tip-top shape, ensuring that our girls get the most “Wow!” out of their summer camp experience.

You can help us:• Open and close the camps• Improve the grounds and/or buildings• Maintain the grounds and buildings

Service DaysGirls, Families, Corporations and Community Groups – Service Day Opportunities are Waiting for You!

With a combined total of over 600 acres and over 30 buildings, there is something for everyone at every level and age to participate. We need your help to take care of your camps!

Bonus: You get to spend time in the great outdoors, get moving, and enjoy great company! And nothing beats that feeling of helping make the world (and camp) a better place!

We want everyone who visits Camp Pamunkey Ridge and Camp Kittamaqund to take home memories for a lifetime! Won’t you join us? Register today at www.comgirlscouts.org/COMAR.

6 p.m. March 13 through

2 p.m. March 14

Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp

$5 per Person

6 p.m. April 3 through

2 p.m. April 4

Camp Kittamaqund

$5 per Person

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The Trading PostThe Trading Post is our official Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia retail shop located at Pamunkey Ridge. Whether your girl is looking for the perfect t-shirt, sweatshirt, pajama bottoms, or many other GSCV branded treasures, she will find it at the Trading Post.

The Trading Post has exclusive GSCV merchandise not available anywhere else. Each season, new items are introduced that will be available for one summer only.

From a souvenir picture frame, to the warmest of hooded sweatshirts, the Trading Post is a must-stop-shop for your Girl Scouts.

Make sure to order your Camp Care Package for your Girl!

This year, it features a really cool camp shirt and one stuffed Camp Pamunkey Lovie (a must-have camp friend), all packaged in a camp wet-bag! Just $25!

Please order your Camp Care Packages when you register for camp. Your Girl Scout will have the opportunity to visit the Trading Post during her time with us to make her own purchases.

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You can also register online at: www.comgirlscouts.org Registration questions? Email gshelper@comgirlscouts.org

2020 Camp Registration Form

My child has permission to participate in all camp activities except as denoted on the Camp Health Form, to appear in pictures for publicity purposes, including council website and publications, and to be registered as a Girl Scout if she is presently a non-Girl Scout.

Registration accepted up to two weeks before sessions start or until camp is at capacity.

Mail completed form(s) with payment to: Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia 4900 Augusta Ave, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23230

Name_____________________________________________________________________________ Grade in Fall 2020 _________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________________ State________________ County________________________ ZIP ______________

Home phone____________________________ Work phone___________________________ Cell phone _____________________________

E-mail address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian 1________________________________________ Parent/Guardian 2 ____________________________________________

Camp Buddy ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are there any restrictions or special needs related to diet or physical activity? o Yes o No

If yes, please explain ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you a registered Girl Scout? o Yes o No (If no, please add $28 to total for membership dues.)

o Total Due $ _______________________________________________

o Deposit Amount $ _________________________________________

o Financial Assistance Request $ ____________________________

o Pathway Pass $ ___________________________________________

o Check enclosed payable to GSCV $ _________________________

o Charge: o MasterCard o Visa o American Express o Discover

Card number___________________________________________________________________ Expiration date _________________

Name of credit card holder (print) _______________________________________________________________________________

Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Week Date Theme Cost o 1 June 14-16 Splash Into Summer $200o 1 June 17-19 Splash Into Summer $200o 1 June 14-16 Lifeguard Certification $500o 1 June 17-19 Lifeguard Certification $500o 2 June 21-26 Camp Survivor $400o 2 June 21-26 Survivor Kitty $425o 2-3 June 21-July 2 CIT II $450o 3 June 28-July 2 Night Owls $325o 3 June 28-July 2 Up All Night $425 o 4 July 5-10 In the Spotlight $400o 4 July 8-10 Little Bit of Camp $200 In the Spotlighto 4 July 5-10 CIT I $400o 5 July 12-17 Water, Water $400 Everywhere

Week Date Theme Cost o 5 July 12-17 PADI Scuba Certification $1,000 in council $1,200 out of councilo 5 July 15-17 Little Bit of Camp $200 Water, Water Everywhereo 6 July 19-24 CSI Pamunkey $400o 6 July 19-24 Program Aide Training $400o 6 July 19-24 Shenandoah $600 in council Hiking Adventure $700 out of councilo 7 July 26-31 Camp Like a G.I.R.L. $400o 7 July 29-31 Little Bit of Camp $200 Camp Like a G.I.R.L.o 7 July 26-31 Extreme Water $600 in council $700 out of councilo 8 Aug. 2-4 Charmed Camper $200o 8 Aug. 5-7 Charmed Camper $200

$50 required deposit

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Fax form to 804-340-2910 or email form to gshelper@comgirlscouts.org Registration questions? Email gshelper@comgirlscouts.org

2020 Financial Assistance Form

Mail completed form(s) with payment to: Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia 4900 Augusta Ave, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23230

We strive to ensure that every Girl Scout who needs financial assistance will receive it and do our best to use resources

wisely. Financial Assistance requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. One applicant per form. Incomplete forms cannot be processed. Please allow two weeks to complete application process. All information is kept

confidential.

o Girl Applicant Troop #____________________________ Service Unit #/Name ___________________________________________

Applicant Name_____________________________________________________________________ Grade in Fall 2020 ________________

Parents/Guardians Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________ City______________________ State_______ ZIP ____________

Home phone____________________________ Work phone___________________________ Cell phone _____________________________

E-mail address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Girl’s Grade Level in Fall 2020______________________________________________ Girl’s Date of Birth ____________________________

Name of Camp Program Resident Financial Assistance Deposit Is(Only one request per girl, per year) Camp Fee Amount Requested Required

Please mark the applicable answer for each question below. No one answer will qualify/disqualify you from financial assistance.

1) Does your child qualify for USDA Free/Reduced Lunch Program? o Yes o No

2) How many children are in the household?_____________________________________

3) Are there any extenuating circumstances we should know about? o Yes o No

If yes, please explain ______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature_______________________________________ Printed Name________________________________________ Date __________

Forms will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis within 7-10 business days. You will be notified via email of your

program award. Once notified, you will have ten business days from the date of the email to either accept or decline the

financial assistance offered. You will receive further information based upon your financial assistance request.

Updated 11-2019

o $50

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