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Girl Scout Camp ~ Summer 2010

Welcome to Girl Scout Camp!
~ Registration Opens March 1, 2010 ~

Girl Scouts has a long history of innovative camping activities for girls. Beginning with the purchase of the very first Girl Scout camp by Juliette Gordon Low nearly 100 years ago, GirlScouts has offered girls of all ages exciting and new opportunities during the summer months. This year is no exception for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois (GSEIWI).

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. At Girl Scout Camp, girls discover their interests in a safe, natural setting, connect to others and take action to make the world a better place through experiences that are girl led and involve cooperative learning and learning by doing. Our camps provide girls a supportive, safe environment where they are urged to expand their horizons and try new things. While girls learn new physical skills like swimming or horseback riding, they also learn life skills like teamwork, leadership, and self-reliance.

Camp opens up a world of new things for girls, only some of which are listed on the following pages. Please understand that the content of the program is only part of what she’ll learn. She will also learn how to be strong, how to be confident, how to live as part of a community, and she’ll have fun!

All four camps are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Every three years, the ACA visits our camps to measure every facet of camp operation by a set of standards that are internationally recognized in
the camping industry. Our camps have earned this mark of distinction during the past four decades.

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meet GSEIWI's 2010 camp directors! >>

      

Camp Conestoga Director, Kara Delaney         Camp Little Cloud Director, Deb Stork
                              "Dill"                                                              "Babbit"

     

Camp Tahigwa Director, Amanda Welner       Camp L-Kee-Ta Director, Kate Johnson
                            "Pickles"                                                         "Froggy"

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camp employment opportunities >>

We are seeking many camp positions. View the Employment Opportunities page for details and applications.

GSEIWI girl scout camp locations >>

Get to know your Girl Scout Camps!

• View photos of Girl Scout Camp facilities.
• Plan to visit our camps in person during a Camp Open House. Here’s your chance to check out camp! Meet camp staff, take a tour, see the different kinds of camp lodging and participate in some fun activities at each of the GSEIWI camps. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of fun! Each girl that attends an Open House will be entered into a drawing for a $25 credit toward her camp session fee! There is no fee to attend a camp open house; registration is not required.
  • May 2, 2010 — 1 p.m.-3 p.m.— Camp Little Cloud, 21700 Girl Scout Rd., Epworth, IA
  • May 16, 2010 — 1 p.m.-3 p.m.— Camp Tahigwa, 321 Tahigwa Dr., Dorchester, IA
  • May 23, 2010 — 1 p.m.-3 p.m.— Camp L-Kee-Ta, 7501 200th St., Danville, IA
  • June 6, 2010 — 1 p.m.-3 p.m.— Camp Conestoga, 4415 295th St., New Liberty, IA
• Read about the fond memories of previous summers on the camp alumni Facebook pages:
  • Camp Conestoga: www.facebook.com/CampConestoga
  • Camp L-Kee-Ta: www.facebook.com/CampLKeeTa
  • Camp Little Cloud: www.facebook.com/CampLittleCloud
  • Camp Tahigwa: www.facebook.com/CampTahigwa

NASA space explorers camp >>

Why do astronauts eat tortillas in space? Where would a space explorer find water and oxygen? If you are curious about our solar system, this session is for you! This mini space camp will be filled with awesome exploration opportunities. Don’t worry, we’ll find time to land at camp and enjoy traditional camp activities, too!

For Junior Girl Scouts: A very exciting opportunity is available for girls entering grades 4-5 in 2010 through a resident camp session called Space Explorers. Our council will be the first Girl Scout council in the nation to a program with NASA based on the 21st Century Explorer program. Click here for more information.

2010 camp guide >>

Resident Camp – the real deal…
Girl Scouts provides unparalleled camp experiences, where money is never a reason that a girl cannot attend camp. Our new three-tiered pricing structure allows us to continue to provide this type of experience to as many girls as possible while giving families the chance to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois summer camp at a level at which they are comfortable. This program is voluntary, confidential, and will not in any way affect a girl's experience at camp.

• Tier A is our full fee, covering many of the direct costs (staff, maintenance, food, programs, supplies, wear and tear) for a camper to participate in the camp session. We ask families to pay this amount if they have the financial means to do so.
• Tier B is partially subsidized by GSEIWI and is for those families that cannot afford the full fee, yet still want to support camps.
• Tier C is the lowest-priced tier. We encourage families to use this tier if this is the most affordable. This is the most heavily subsidized fee and what we have offered as camp session fees in the past.

Please help us provide a consistent message to parents and troop leaders alike regarding this system. We are confident that it is fair and that we can still offer a wonderful resident camping experience to every girl that wants one. Follow this link for a letter from Debby Stork our Summer resident camp coordinator.

The camp guide this year is a bit different than past guides. The guide has two parts; One side of 31 pages are for the girls (4 MB). The flip side of 25 pages are for parents (11 MB). Here's a break down of the entire guide (PDF) available to view, print, or save: (The online camp search indicates if a camp session is full or has been closed.)

• About Girl Scout Camp
• Resident Camp - Explore nature, camp skills, the arts, science, leadership and more as you“Leap 2 Lead … Be the Change” at Girl Scout Camp! Each camp session offers a unique experience for you to try new things and make new friends from across Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois. You’ll make “forever” memories!
• Horse Camp - Girls love horses! Enjoy learning the skills you need to become a modern cowgirl. Introductory horse programs are offered for girls entering grades 1-10 who are new to horseback riding. Progressive level sessions are for girls entering grades 5-12 with a dedicated interest in developing horseback riding skills and learning to care for horses.
• Partner Camp - Come to camp with an adult parent, relative or friend! Partner camps are priced for a girl-adult pair.
• Troop Camp - This is an opportunity for troops to experience more than just a weekend together at Girl Scout Camp. This expanded experience provides the best of both worlds: a great experience at Girl Scout Camp, with all of your troop friends! Does your troop want to try outdoor cooking, art projects, climbing, canoeing, or backpacking? Or, does your group want to experience it all? Trained resident camp staff will lead specialty
  activities, and troops will eat in the dining hall and cook out. Troops will also participate in All-Camp activities. There will also be plenty of time for activities led by the troop leaders.
• Day Camp (L-Kee-Ta & Little Cloud) - Day camp gives you a taste of what resident camp has to offer: swimming daily, crafts, songs and a cookout. It is a great first step to overnight camping. Weekly themes add variety and
  excitement into your day.
  • Tells us what you thought about attending Girl Scout Day Camp Summer 2010! Please complete the brief evaluation below by grade level. Thank you!
  • Girl Scout Daisy Evaluation for Summer 2010 Day Camp.pdf
• Community Day Camp - Not ready for a “stay-and-play” resident camp experience? Then consider these day camp opportunities, run by dedicated volunteers and held throughout the council. Some community day camps offer an overnight for experienced day campers.
• Print the 2010 Camp Poster.pdf

2010 Camp Forms:

• 2010 Health Card.pdf
• Resident Camp Registration Form.pdf
• Camper Information Form.pdf
• Shop Camper Special.pdf ~ It's TOADally Awesome!
• Community Day Camp Registration Form.pdf
• Grants for Campers Registration Form.pdf
• Girl Registration Form.pdf
• Troop Camping or Camp L-Kee-Ta Family Picnic Registration Form.pdf
• Adult Registration Form.pdf
• Volunteer Work Days/Work Weekends Registration Form.pdf

online camp search >>

Don't want to print or download the camp guide OR are you just wanting to know which events your daughter can attend per grade level? Well, the Camp Events Search feature is quick and easy. You can even register online for most events. Click here to start your search.

online camp registration >>

Optional ONLY for Resident Camp without a Buddy/Adult Partner Camper OR Day Camps offered at Camp Little Cloud or Camp L-Kee-Ta. PLEASE NOTE: In order to successfully register online for a camp session, you MUST pay at least the $25 non-refundable deposit. The only type of payment that is allowed for an online registration is a credit card payment. If no deposit or payment is submitted with your online registration, your registration will be considered incomplete and it will be deleted. When contacted regarding an incomplete registration, you will need to completely re-register again. Click for online camp registration.

camp rallies >>

Service Units, want to plan a Camp Rally? Give girls their first camp experience right in their own Backyard! We have it all planned out for you!

Download the 2010 Camp Rally Kit.pdf - A step by step guide of how to plan your rally!

Request a Camp Rally Kit, you get:

• Activity ideas, resource people, and badge work connections!
• A CD of camp songs & videos so you can learn too!
• Girls could get: a "Camp Rally" patch & $5 off a camp session of their choice!

Interested in having a Rally? Contact: Hailey Workman, Program Manager 319-752-3639 or HaileyW@GSEIWI.org.

camp properties >>

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is proud to own and operate four camp properties. Each facility is situated on beautiful wooded acreages with rolling hills and peaceful waterways, offering plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure. Each camp’s summer resident camp program adheres to American Camp Association standards. Each camp operates a camp “Trading Post” during the resident camp season. Except for during the resident camp weeks of summer, the camps are available for troop and Girl Scout group usage throughout the year. Inquiries regarding reservations to use any of our great camps should be directed to the camp ranger associated with that property. Click here to view all CAMP FACILITIES!

non-summer camp events >>

You can find fun events at camp on the Outdoor Events & Resources page as well as other fun events you can now search for on our Events Search page.