Junior Counselor (Week 0)
Grade 12
3 day | $0 | Jun 6-8
Girl who have completed both CIT I and II programs and are entering grade 12 can apply to be a Junior Counselor. This is an internship opportunity for girls to receive direct mentorship from the camp staff and can opt to shadow program specialists. Girls must participate in an application and interview process and be selected for the positions. Junior Counselors will attend a three-day pre-camp training June 6-8, 2020 at Camp Whip Poor Will. Junior counselors must intern a minimum of 2 weeks, one at Camp Whip Poor Will and one at Camp Libbey but may then choose additional weeks. Junior counselors may also intern during Troop Adventure Camp at Camp Libbey to gain new skills. Participants will go home over the weekends between internship weeks. Prerequisite: CIT I and II, Junior Counselor application, references, and interview. Follow the registration process then contact Marie Cordes at mariecordes@gswo.org or call 567.225.3524 for an application and to set up an interview.
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Random Fandom (Week 1)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $320 | Jun 14-19
You read their books, you watch them on the big screen, now spend a week exploring your favorite fandoms with girls just as excited about them as you! Bring your books and knowledge and spend each day focusing on a different fandom. From a galaxy far far away to Platform 9 ¾ and beyond try your hand at lightsaber fights, games of quidditch, and adventurous challenges just like your favorite characters. While you’re at it, develop your own story and write your own comics to begin your path as the next great author! Girls will work toward their Comic Book artist badge.
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Horsin' Around (Week 1)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jun 14-19
Are you ready to get on a horse for the first time? You’ll head to Camp Kern each day to learn the basics of horseback riding! Once your skills are assessed, you’ll either learn how to take care of a horse; practice grooming skills; learn to stop, steer, and control your horse; or work on more advanced skills. Go on a trail ride, weather permitting. Back at Whip Poor Will, you'll swim, do target sports, hike, cook out, and much more! Juniors will work towards their Horse badge.
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Saddle Up (Week 1)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jun 14-19
Are you ready to take your riding to the next level? Spend each day at Camp Kern where you’ll work on more advanced skills. Go on a trail ride, weather permitting. Back at Whip Poor Will, you'll do all the fun camp activities like swimming, target sports, hiking, cooking out, and much more! Prerequisites: Girls must have attended Horsin' Around or Saddle Up during previous years at camp or have other horse experience. Juniors will work towards their Horse badge.
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Art Attack (Week 1)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $380 | Jun 14-19
Do you dream of being an artist? Come have fun exploring different art projects and discover your creative side. Throughout the week, visit with a professional artist in her studio. There you will create stained glass art and experiment with polymer beads! Meanwhile, back at camp you’ll still get to do fun activities like swimming, cook outs, campfires, and more!
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Smoky Mountain Llama Trek (Week 1)
Grade 8-12
6 day | $555 | Jun 14-19
Explore the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. Spend the week away from Camp Whip Poor Will camping in Tennessee where you will visit some of the most iconic sites the Smokies have to offer. The highlight of the trip will be your overnight Llama trekking experience! You will learn the basics of backpacking, llama care, and how to pack the camping gear on the llama before heading into the woods. You’ll spend one night on the trail with your new llama friends! At the end of your adventure you’ll head back to Camp Whip Poor Will for final campfire on Thursday. Girls will work towards their Ultimate Recreation Challenge, Adventurer, or Trailblazing badge.
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Kickin' It Camp Style (Week 1)
Grade 9-12
6 day | $340 | Jun 14-19
Camp for the Camp Pro. Do all the best that camp has to offer. Climb the high challenge course, take aim at the archery range, and have a rocking lunch party at the pool. This session is all about celebrating the joys of camp. You and your group will get to choose a few additional activities too.
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Counselor-in-Training II (Week 1-3, Register for Week 1)
Grade 11-12
3 weeks | $195 | Jun 14-Jul 3
This three-week opportunity is for the aspiring camp counselor. CIT II participants will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director while learning the skills needed to be an outstanding camp counselor during the day. CIT II‘s will experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls through training that includes application of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, exploring the various leadership styles, learning positive behavior techniques, age and social characteristics, and resident camp skills. Participants will have an opportunity to observe unit and program staff, evaluate experiences, and receive guidance from the CIT Director as they assist in units, building up to spending an entire day with their assigned unit. Prerequisite: CIT I. Girls will earn their CIT II pin. Girls will stay at camp the weekend of June 20 and go home the weekend of June 27.
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Horsin' Around (Week 2)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jun 21-26
Are you ready to get on a horse for the first time? You’ll head to Camp Kern each day to learn the basics of horseback riding! Once your skills are assessed, you’ll either learn how to take care of a horse; practice grooming skills; learn to stop, steer, and control your horse; or work on more advanced skills. Go on a trail ride, weather permitting. Back at Whip Poor Will, you'll swim, do target sports, hike, cook out, and much more! Juniors will work towards their Horse badge.
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Saddle Up (Week 2)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jun 21-26
Are you ready to take your riding to the next level? Spend each day at Camp Kern where you’ll work on more advanced skills. Go on a trail ride, weather permitting. Back at Whip Poor Will, you'll do all the fun camp activities like swimming, target sports, hiking, cooking out, and much more! Prerequisites: Girls must have attended Horsin' Around or Saddle Up during previous years at camp or have other horse experience. Juniors will work towards their Horse badge.
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Wanderers (Week 2)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $315 | Jun 21-26
Pack a backpack and wander out to the less traveled trails of camp. Spend your session exploring parts of camp not many others see. On your second night, pick a spot and set up camp, cook your dinner and sleep under the stars. Learn about Leave No Trace ethics and gain outdoor skills that will help you on future backpacking trips. Girls will work towards their Trailblazing or Trail Adventure badges.
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Climb On! (Week 2)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $320 | Jun 21-26
It’s all about the equipment – ropes, helmet, harness, and the hardware. You’ll become the master of all of them. Work through elements on the low challenge course, see how high you can go on the climbing wall and master the high challenge course. When you’ve had enough, jump off and away you go down the zip line! When you need a break from the heights, choose other camp activities like swimming, archery and more.
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Into the Woods: Daniel Boone National Forest (Week 2)
Grade 8-12
6 day | $505 | Jun 21-26
To the wilderness and back again! Take your camping to the next level on a backpacking trip to the Daniel Boone National Forest, which embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. Girls will spend their first day at Camp Whip Poor Will gathering gear and preparing for their trip. Then head to Kentucky and spend three days and two nights on the trail. You'll cook your own meals and see beautiful scenic views. Girls may bring their own backpacking backpack or use one from camp. Girls must be able to hike several miles a day carrying a loaded pack. Recommended: Girls take Backpacking Basics offered through GSWO. Girls will work toward their Trail Adventure, Adventurers or Ultimate Recreation Challenge Badges.
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Counselor-in-Training I (Week 2-3, Register for Week 2)
Grade 10-12
2 weeks | $175 | Jun 21-Jul 3
This two-week opportunity is for girls who are ready to begin exploring the pathway to camp leadership. Topics covered in training include: introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, age and social characteristics of younger campers, essential skills needed to be a great counselor, and how to lead songs and games. CIT I’s will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director, while building teamwork skills, and observing unit staff. Girls will work towards their CIT pin. Girls will go home the weekend of June 27.
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Horsin' Around (Week 3)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jun 28 – Jul 3
Are you ready to get on a horse for the first time? You’ll head to Camp Kern each day to learn the basics of horseback riding! Once your skills are assessed, you’ll either learn how to take care of a horse; practice grooming skills; learn to stop, steer, and control your horse; or work on more advanced skills. Go on a trail ride, weather permitting. Back at Whip Poor Will, you'll swim, do target sports, hike, cook out, and much more! Juniors will work towards their Horse badge.
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Saddle Up (Week 3)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jun 28-Jul 3
Are you ready to take your riding to the next level? Spend each day at Camp Kern where you’ll work on more advanced skills. Go on a trail ride, weather permitting. Back at Whip Poor Will, you'll do all the fun camp activities like swimming, target sports, hiking, cooking out, and much more! Prerequisites: Girls must have attended Horsin' Around or Saddle Up during previous years at camp or have other horse experience. Juniors will work towards their Horse badge.
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Wilderness G.I.R.L.s (Week 3)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $315 | Jun 28-Jul 3
Master your outdoor survival skills in this camp for the ultimate G.I.R.L. Your group of Go-Getters will start by taking aim at the archery range, then learn about wild edibles, camouflage, teamwork and orienteering. Join your fellow Innovators and build a shelter using knots you learn. Channel your inner Risk Taker as you conquer the 5 elements on the high challenge course and finish with a ride down the zip line! At the end of your week, emerge as a Leader during a group challenge to test your new skills. Girls will work toward the Archery badge.
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Courageous Cadettes (Week 3)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $340 | Jun 28-Jul 3
Learn what it takes to be a first responder from the professionals – experience a visit from the local fire and police departments. Test your skills at putting on fire gear, learn the ins and outs of fingerprinting, watch a K-9 demonstration and practice using the different pieces of a first aid kit. There will be plenty of time for the climbing wall and a canoe trip down the river! Girls will work towards the Cadette First Aid badge.
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Cliff Hangers: Red River Gorge (Week 3)
Grade 8-12
6 day | $530 | Jun 28-Jul 3
You've climbed the wall. You've conquered the high ropes course. Now it’s time to try the real thing! Head down to the Red River Gorge where you will meet with certified climbing guides and spend a day learning your knots, how to belay, and how to climb on real rocks. Then spend a second day in a harness learning how to rappel. You'll still have plenty of time to hike and check out all that Red River Gorge has to offer. Girls will work towards their Climbing Adventure, Adventurer or Ultimate Recreation Challenge badges.
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Color Wars (Week 4)
Grade 6-12
3 day | $170 | Jul 7-9
Ready Set Color Wars! This is the ultimate all camp game – and we’re doing it Girl Scout style. Campers will be placed in onto a color team and given headbands to represent their team. Teams will create a banner and enjoy traditional camp fun while participating in colorful, crazy, and even messy challenges. Which color will come out on top? Campers will be in living units with their own age level.
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Horsin' Around (Week 5)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jul 12-17
Are you ready to get on a horse for the first time? You’ll head to Dusty Boots Ranch each day to learn the basics of horseback riding! Once your skills are assessed, you’ll either learn how to take care of a horse; practice grooming skills; learn to stop, steer, and control your horse; or work on more advanced skills. Back at Libbey, you'll swim, do target sports, hike, cook out, and much more!
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Saddle Up (Week 5)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jul 12-17
Are you ready to take your riding to the next level? Spend each day at Dusty Boots Ranch where you’ll work on more advanced skills. Back at Camp Libbey, you'll do all the fun camp activities like swimming, target sports, hiking, cooking out, and much more! Prerequisites: Girls must have attended Horsin' Around or Saddle Up during previous years at camp or have other horse experience.
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Random Fandom (Week 5)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $320 | Jul 12-17
You read their books, you watch them on the big screen, now spend a week exploring your favorite fandoms with girls just as excited about them as you! Bring your books and knowledge and spend each day focusing on a different fandom. From a galaxy far far away to Platform 9 ¾ and beyond try your hand at lightsaber fights, games of quidditch, and adventurous challenges just like your favorite characters. While you’re at it, develop your own story and write your own comics to begin your path as the next great author! Girls will work toward their Comic Book artist badge.
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Adventure Bound (Week 5)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $340 | Jul 12-17
Do you crave adventure? Be ready to learn navigation skills and the basics of backpacking, then scale to the top of the high ropes course! Then prove your skills by conquering the camp’s backcountry trails as you backpack to a remote outpost for an overnight you will never forget. Not enough? Top it all off with a canoe race and a special ride down the zip line! Girls will work towards their Trailblazing badge.
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Haunted Happenings (Week 5)
Grade 8-12
6 day | $550 | Jul 12-17
Learn the ins and outs of Ghost hunting, from real paranormal investigators. You’ll learn about equipment and the best way to conduct an investigation. Then hit the road and visit some famous haunted locations. Learn the legends and tales associated with the haunts and maybe with some luck you’ll spot something yourself! Before the week ends you’ll conduct your own paranormal investigation!
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Kickin' It Camp Style (Week 5)
Grade 9-12
6 day | $340 | Jul 12-17
Camp for the Camp Pro. Do all the best that camp has to offer. Climb the high challenge course, take aim at the archery range, and have a rocking lunch party at the pool. This session is all about celebrating the joys of camp. You and your group will get to choose a few additional activities too!
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Counselor-in-Training II (Week 5-7, Register for Week 5)
Grade 11-12
3 weeks | $195 | Jul 12-31
This three-week opportunity is for the aspiring camp counselor. CIT II participants will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director while learning the skills needed to be an outstanding camp counselor during the day. CIT II‘s will experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls through training that includes application of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, exploring the various leadership styles, learning positive behavior techniques, age and social characteristics, and resident camp skills. Participants will have an opportunity to observe unit and program staff, evaluate experiences, and receive guidance from the CIT Director as they assist in units, building up to spending an entire day with their assigned unit. Prerequisite: CIT I. Girls will earn their CIT II pin. Girls will stay at camp the weekend of July 18 and go home the weekend of July 25.
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Horsin' Around (Week 6)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jul 19-24
Are you ready to get on a horse for the first time? You’ll head to Dusty Boots Ranch each day to learn the basics of horseback riding! Once your skills are assessed, you’ll either learn how to take care of a horse; practice grooming skills; learn to stop, steer, and control your horse; or work on more advanced skills. Back at Libbey, you'll swim, do target sports, hike, cook out, and much more!
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Saddle Up (Week 6)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $475 | Jul 19-24
Are you ready to take your riding to the next level? Spend each day at Dusty Boots Ranch where you’ll work on more advanced skills. Back at Camp Libbey, you'll do all the fun camp activities like swimming, target sports, hiking, cooking out, and much more! Prerequisites: Girls must have attended Horsin' Around or Saddle Up during previous years at camp or have other horse experience.
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Wilderness G.I.R.L.s (Week 6)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $315 | Jul 19-24
Master your outdoor survival skills in this camp for the ultimate G.I.R.L. Your group of Go-Getters will start by taking aim at the archery range, then learn about wild edibles, camouflage, teamwork and orienteering. Join your fellow Innovators and build a shelter using knots you learn. Channel your inner Risk Taker as you conquer the 5 elements on the high challenge course and finish with a ride down the zip line! At the end of your week, emerge as a Leader during a group challenge to test your new skills. Girls will work toward the Archery badge.
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Space Cadettes (Week 6)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $390 | Jul 19-24
Become an astronaut in Project Phoenix: Journey to Mars through a simulated space mission with the Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West! The year is 2076 and a new routine voyage to Mars has brought the latest human crew into Martian orbit. You will hop aboard the Spacecraft Serenity to relieve a research team that is stationed at the Chryse Weather Station. Both you and the Mars-based crew will be under tight deadlines to gather and analyze mission-critical data and communicate information to the crews aboard the Spacecraft Serenity and in Mars Control!
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Road Trip: Michigan (Week 6)
Grade 8-12
6 day | $565 | Jul 19-24
Embark on the ultimate American summer pastime — a week long road trip! Create a playlist, pack up the camp van, and prepare to explore all that Michigan has to offer. The best part? You and your new friends get to make the plan! Spend Sunday night finding all the best places to go; options could include taking a ferry to Mackinac Island for some world famous fudge, a visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, or even visit an art museum or zoo. The choices are endless and completely up to you! Girls will work towards their Ultimate Recreation Challenge or Traveler badge.
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Counselor-in-Training I (Week 6-7, Register for Week 6)
Grade 10-12
2 weeks | $175 | Jul 19-31
This two-week opportunity is for girls who are ready to begin exploring the pathway to camp leadership. Topics covered in training include: introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, age and social characteristics of younger campers, essential skills needed to be a great counselor, and how to lead songs and games. CIT I’s will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director, while building teamwork skills, and observing unit staff. Girls will work towards their CIT pin. Girls will go home the weekend of July 25.
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Wanderers (Week 7)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $315 | Jul 26-31
Pack a backpack and wander out to the less traveled trails of camp. Spend your session exploring parts of camp not many others see. On your second night, pick a spot and set up camp, cook your dinner and sleep under the stars. Learn about Leave No Trace ethics and gain outdoor skills that will help you on future backpacking trips. Girls will work towards their Trailblazing or Trail Adventure badges.
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Old World Artist (Week 7)
Grade 6-8
6 day | $380 | Jul 26-31
Head back to a time when you couldn't buy all of your art supplies at a store. Spend the week with a professional artist learning how to make your own supplies from the world around you, then make master pieces to take home! You’ll explore Camp Libbey to find natural clay and learn how to fire it in a camp fire. You’ll make your own set of paints from plants, berries, and nuts. Learn about eco dyeing on silk with leaves and an iron. You’ll even make your own art journal to store all of your recipes and notes so you can continue your craft after camp! Girls will work toward their Outdoor Art Apprentice badge.
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Whitewater Adventures: Upper New River (Week 7)
Grade 8-12
6 day | $570 | Jul 26-31
It’s time to grab a paddle and hold on as you set out to conquer the rapids on the Upper New River in West Virginia. You and your team will camp out under the stars and prepare your own meals, explore the rapids and learn to work together. When you’re not on the river, you'll experience the beautiful sites of the New River Gorge. Girls will work towards their Ultimate Recreation Challenge or Adventurer badge.
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