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Updated January 27, 2017

Girl Scouts of Greater New YorkLeadership Center

40 Wall Street, Suite 708New York, NY 10005P 212.645.4000F 212.645.4599 www.girlscoutsnyc.org

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Camp Program Department Directory

Katie Gadapee, Manager of Camp Programs

Peter Delaney, Camp Program Associate

Maggie Vasquez, Senior Director or Programs

Karen Lundgard, VP, Girl Leadership

The best method of communication is email, but if you need to reach us, you may call us at 212.645.4000 x297.

Camp Kaufmann StaffSteve Gomez, Camp Property ManagerJim Barry, Camp Ranger

Camp Kaufmann is owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, Inc. and is fully accredited by the American Camp Association. The Girl Scouts of Greater New York abides by the program and safety standards of GSUSA and the New York State and Dutchess County Departments of Health.

September 2016 to August 2017

Get Outdoors

Guide

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Cover ............................................................................................................................ 1Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 2Welcome from our Camp Manager..................................................................3

Leader Preparation ............................................................................................... 4 Trip Planning Conference Calls ..................................................................5 Overnight Adventures & Beyond ...............................................................5 The Great Outdoors: Camp Training ........................................................5 The Great Outdoors .......................................................................................5

Environmental Leadership Programs ............................................................ 6 GSUSA and SCA ...............................................................................................7 New Outdoor Badge Programs ................................................................. 8 Annual Brooklyn Clean-Up ......................................................................... 9

Camp Kaufmann Seasonal Programs ...........................................................10 Planning Checklist .........................................................................................11 Special Event Day Day Trips ................................................................ 12-13 Seasonal Day Trips .......................................................................................14 Seasonal Special Weekends .....................................................................15 Seasonal Troop Camping ...........................................................................16 Accommodations..........................................................................................17 Seasonal Girl-Only Weekends ..................................................... 18-19

Land of Camp Kaufmann Summer Programs ......................................20 Summer Weekend Getaways ............................................................21-25 Summer Girl-Only Experiences ..............................................................26 Summer Day Trips .......................................................................................26 Transportation ...................................................................................................... 27Food ........................................................................................................................... 27Registration Links ................................................................................................28Girl Scout Promise and Law .............................................................................29

About Camp KaufmannCamp Kaufmann is located in Holmes, New York, just over the Dutchess County border, 70 miles north of midtown Manhattan. With over 400 acres of rolling hills, the property offers a beautiful landscape. The camp features various types of accommodations for both new and experienced campers and can accommodate over 300 campers in houses and cabins during the peak summer season. Facilities include a lake for boating and fishing, an archery range, a pool, several hiking trails, and both high and low rope challenge course elements.

Dear Girl Scouts:

I recently moved here from Vermont and I’ve fallen in love with this camp. I’ve had the great pleasure of managing my first summer at Camp Kaufmann and I’m so amazed by all of our girls, leaders and staff. Camp Kaufmann offers opportunities for our girls to experience new and often challenging things. Recently our Ropes Director told me about a camper with a fear of heights, who cried tears of joy as she reached the top the climbing wall. We know that these experiences are so important, because they prepare our girls for all of the challenges that they will face in adulthood. These triumphs are the reason I work in this field.

As you read this brochure, you will notice that we offer a wide-range of activities and experiences. It’s important that you sit down with your girls and let them be part of the planning process. Encourage them to participate in something they’ve never done before, to push themselves outside of their comfort zones and to make some new friends.

We know that planning a trip to camp can be intimidating, but we are to help. We can walk you through the whole process. I’d love to save you a spot around the campfire!

Sincerely,

Katie “Pugs” GadapeeManager of Camp ProgramsDirector, Camp Kaufmann

kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.orgc. 917.679.8240w. 212.645.4000 x297

Welcome!

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Leader Preparation

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Please read each course description carefully and be sure to follow any prerequisites. Please note: In accordance with GSUSA, upon completion of the Great Outdoors; leaders are considered camp certified and are eligible for troop camping. As always, camp staff will be on hand to assist all troops at camp. In addition, Camp Certification must be completed every (5) years. Anyone who has taken Outdoor training within the last (5) years is still considered Camp Certified and is not obligated to repeat the Great Outdoors with the new curriculum. Planning Tip

As you’re planning any kind of recreational activity, be sure to consult GSUSA’s Safety Activity Checkpoints.

They can be found HERE.

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Trip Planning Conference Calls(These are not required trainings. These conference calls are simply to help plan a trip to camp.) During these phone conferences, we will show you everything you need to know about planning a trip to camp (any kind of trip!). At the end of the meeting you’ll even have the opportunity to book your trip. We will walk you through everything.

These trainings are free, but you must RSVP to kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org. For all dates, call 641.715.3580 and enter access code 907-088. When you are connected, please announce yourself so that we know you are on the line.

• Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 6pm - 8pm Via Conference Call

• Thursday, March 23, 2017 7pm - 9pm Via Conference Call

• Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:30pm - 8:30pm Via Conference Call

The Great Outdoors (Prerequisite: Overnight Adventure & Beyond) This course curriculum allows participants to bring their registered daughters (3rd grade Brownies and up) with them during the Great Outdoor training at camp. Participants will arrive with their daughters on Friday night for a meet and greet with Camp staff. Saturday & Sunday the girls will be supervised and participate in fun-filled activities with camp staff while the moms engage in the outdoor training. (Moms will be able to bunk with their daughters at night. However, daytime hours will not be spent with the girls.) All will depart by 12:00pm Sunday. To register, visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/volunteers/adult-learning

• Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 12, 2017 Camp Kaufmann, Dutchess County

For more information about the abovetraining sessions, please email lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org or call 212.645.4000 x239.

Environmental

Leadership

Programs

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Environmental Leadership Programs

Girl Scounts USA and SCA recently announced a two-year effort to expose more girls to the benefits of spending time in na-ture. As a first step, SCA led an all-Girl Scouts volunteer trail crew at Shenandoah National Park and among the ten-girl team was Rosie Lu.

There are a few things in life more serene than being surrounded by nature. Regardless of whether or not you enjoy the outdoors, anyone can experience moments of peace and clarity in places that are a step away from the bustling business of civilization.

Here at Shenandoah you can watch the sunrise over the vast Virginia landscape, hike through forests teeming with thou-sands of species of flora and fauna, gaze at the infinite vastness of our universe in the night sky, see a bear off of Skyline Drive, or in my experience, pee in the woods alongside deer. (True Story, it happened once when we were working on limber lost trail). The beauty of nature can find us in many ways, like the weeds that dominate the sidewalk cracks in my hometown of Queens, New York.

I expected to be immersed in nature when I first applied for this crew, but I didn’t expect I’d have the opportunity to build stairs, drains, and lifelong friendships. It’s incredible how quickly and how closely you can bond with strangers when you’re thrown into the woods to do manual labor. Our conversation went from shy and polite small talk, to a silly and energetic discussion about Evie preventing “rokes” (rocks) from flying away. Not only that, but we became a great team as we dug up dirt, smashed concrete, cooked, cleaned, ate, and lived together.

It amazed me to see how everyone lent a hand or pitched suggestions when we were collaborating on something, wheth-er it be carrying 10 foot logs or making dinner. Each girl had her own quirks and unique qualities. The crew had a diverse spectrum of personalities and backgrounds, representing seven different states, which was something that made each day a special surprise.

Ellie was the 80’s loving pun master, Katherine was the always peppy Explorer, Emma was pretty much the crew’s mom, Phoebe was super strong and always came up with the best one-liners, Evie was the resident nature expert and also ridiculously strong, Samantha was one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met and super hardworking, Daniella was great at cooking potatoes and always looked out for us, and Lexie told us funny and memorable stories about life in her small home town.

Of course our lovely crew leaders, Cat and Gabie, are not to be forgotten. They’ve somehow been able to deal with our shenanigans over the past two weeks. Without them, we wouldn’t have had the support and guidance to challenge our-selves and to be ourselves. I have learned so much over the past two weeks, from using a sledge hammer to real life bear wrestling (the proper title is bear technician, but they basically fight bears in the park).

I truly believe that the skills I’ve picked up and the experiences I’ve had on this crew have made a big impact on my life. I’ll be heading off to college next month to study mechanical engineer-ing but who knows where my career path lies. Perhaps I’ll end up being a bear technician, a law enforcement ranger, or a back-country wilderness and trails manager right here in Shenando-ah. The people who work in the National Park Service, especially the women, have shown me so many different opportunities for the future, and I can’t wait to embark on them.

As this two-week long crew comes to a close, I’ll fondly reminisce on the great memories I’ve made. From sunrise hikes and log rolling, to smashing things up and contra dancing, I’ve had a ton of fun with my Girl Scout sisters. The impact we’ve made in the park, the SCA, and the Girl Scouts, as the first all-female crew, is something that cannot be understated. It’s been incredible to be a part of something so monumental and life-changing. I’ll miss everyone so much, but I know we’ll never forget the experiences we shared and the people we met. It really doesn’t get better than this.

Student Conservation Association Blog (2016)

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New Outdoor Badge Programs In the spring of 2016, GSUSA introduced a new series of Outdoor Badges! For the second year in a row, this new Outdoor badge was selected through the Girl Scout “Girls’ Choice” process. Girls cast their votes and selected the badge topics and designs, making the process girl-led from top to bottom. Click HERE for more information about all Girls’ Choice Outdoor badges and requirements.

Outdoor Art Creator for BrowniesAs an artist, you can walk outside and see colors, shapes, and ideas for things you want to create. Find out how you can make your own art outdoors and have fun doing it! Click HERE for more information.

Outdoor Art Explorer for JuniorsAs an artist, you can walk outside and see colors, shapes, and ideas for things you want to create. Find out how you can make your own art outdoors and have fun doing it! Click HERE for more information.

Outdoor Art Apprentice for CadettesBeing outside in nature is a great way to spark your creativity. Some of our greatest works of art are inspired by nature—from early on, cave people drew pictures of sunsets, the sky, animals, and trees. Get ready to observe and collect things outdoors that will drive your art and creativity—from colors and patterns to landscapes and wildlife. Click HERE for more information.

Outdoor Art Expert for Seniors Get ready to become an outdoor artist as you connect with nature and create something helpful to the environment. You’ll learn how to see nature with an artist’s eye and find ways to express yourself—from photography and painting to music, jewelry design, and architecture. Go outside to find art—it doesn’t just exist within the four walls of a museum. Click HERE for more information.

Outdoor Art Master for AmbassadorsWhether you’re new to Girl Scouts or have been in it forever, you’ve probably spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors and a lot of time making art. This is your chance to bring art and the outdoors together—to get inspired by the beauty in nature and use that inspiration to get creative. Roll up your sleeves and dive in! Click HERE for more information.

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Badge Requirements

All of the new badge requirements are available to

download for 99 cents at www.girlscoutshop.com

Hard copies may be purchased for $2.50.

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Planning TipWant to bring your girls into the outdoors, but you’re not sure where to start?

Click HERE for GSUSA’s Venture Out page. There, you will find tips and ideas for any level.

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Service Projects

Camp Service Day• Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017• Time: 10am-3pm• Location: Camp Kaufmann, Dutchess County

Want to do a fun project with your family? How about getting all the families of your troop together and do Camp Service Day with us!

During our Camp Kaufmann Service Day, families/troops/individuals will help tend to our gardens by preparing them for planting. Gardens are not just left and planted in the Spring! There is also trail maintenance on our vast trail system. Many of trails are used by us and our wildlife friends. We need to make sure these are cleaned up from the snowy, windy winter!

In addition, areas around camp will need to be made ready for all the troop camping and summer weekends ahead! Naturally there will be a campfire with s’mores, a craft with recycled/natural materials, singing songs, and a hearty group lunch. All participants will receive a fun patch!

Registration opens February 1, 2017.Call 212.645.4000 x297 or

email kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org

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Volunteer Service Projects at

Camp Kaufmann

Troops can come to camp to do service projects as well!

Please email kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org if your troop or service unit would like to help keep our Camp Kaufmann nice and spiffy!

Brainstorm ideas and then let Katie know the project ideas or choose from one of the on-going projects already at camp. This can help with volunteer hours that some Girl Scouts need for school credit.

We can always use Girl Scouts’ help!

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Camp Kaufmann

Seasonal Programs

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Remember to involve your girls in the planning process. In

each section you will find useful tips to keep the process girl-

led at every level!

o How do leaders prepare for the outdoors? ......................5

oWhat would you like to do while you’re there?

Seasonal Activities ....................................

........... 12-15, 17-18

Summer Activities ...................................

...................... 20-25

oWhere would you like to stay? ....................................

....... 20

oWhat will you eat while you’re there? .............................. 26

o How will you get there? ...................................

................... 26

o How do you sign up? ....................................

........................ 27

Need help planning your trip to camp?

Sign up for one of our three conference calls, described on

page 5.

Use this checklistto plan your trip

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Special Event Day Trips

The Frozen Tundra for Brownies and JuniorsFebruary 11, 2017

Don’t let the cold get you down, Brownies and Juniors! Have fun with it! Come enjoy winter themed activities like sledding, ice cream making, and a winter ecology hike! End the day with hot chocolate and songs around a warm campfire.

Badge Blitz Day for BrowniesApril 1, 2017

Are you ready to Earn FOUR badges in ONE day? Of course you are! Anything is possible in the great outdoors! Girls will complete all requirements for the Fair Play, Letterboxer, Making Games, and Home Scientist badges while enjoying classic camp activities like arts and crafts and the Low Ropes course!

Skills Day for JuniorsApril 8, 2017

Attention Juniors! Come one, come all and test your skills of archery, team building, and field events. Come as a troop and compete against “rival” troops for glorious prizes! We may even create a “Human” game!! Junior will complete all the requirements of the Staying Fit and Field Day badges.

He and Me Day for All AgesApril 22, 2017

Do the males in your family get jealous every time you come to camp? Girls of all ages will enjoy spending time with these “jelly bellies” at camp. Campers will participate in archery, low ropes, fishing and much more!

I Want to Design My Own Business Day for Cadettes, Seniors, and AmbassadorsApril 29, 2017

This day is filled with tips from professionals. Throughout the day, participants will develop a business, design a space, and discuss finances with professional members of the scouting and regional communities. Speakers will be from diverse cultures and experiences. The tips gained here will be useful now or in the future. This one day will help Girl Scouts earn portions of the Entrepreneur, Public Speaking, and Business Etiquette badges

Back to Camp Day for All Ages April 30, 2017

Did you have too much winter, too much cold?? Camp did and is ready to roll with its warmer day activities. During this action-packed day girls and their families or troop will get to choose from a wide variety of outdoor activities including: boating, fishing, hiking, low ropes, crafts, frog pond study, archery, survival skills, and outdoor cooking! These activities will help all Girl Scouts work on the Outdoor badges! All participants will receive a fun patch!

Small and Tall Day for All Ages May 13, 2017

Enjoy some relaxing bonding time with your mom (or any significant adult female) at Camp Kaufmann! Smalls and their Talls will also enjoy some yoga and reflection time by the lake. Duos will enjoy various spa activities including; aromatherapy, Spa Treatments that can be made at home, and those Artist Badges. Art is an excellent way to relax and enjoy what and who is around you! Completing “Duo Paintings” will cap off our day! Of course no trip to Camp would be complete without a campfire and s’mores! All Smalls and Talls will receive a fun patch.

To sign up for Special Event Day Trips:www.tinyurl.com/KaufmannSpecialDays

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All special event day trips cost $35 per person (adults and girls), except our Family Fun Sundays in June, which are $50 per person. This fee includes a pizza lunch, programs and a fun patch. All day trips run from 9am-3pm.

Troop Day TripsWant to come to camp for the day and enjoy the outdoors? Maybe you’re a young, new troop and you just want to check out Camp Kaufmann. For the price of $5 per person, your troop will have access to an assigned program shelter, bathrooms and hiking trails. If you would like to add on Outdoor Classrooms, you can add up to two (please see the program/pricing list on page 16). Also, during school breaks, if your troop would like to come up for the day with no outdoor programming offered by Camp Kaufmann staff, you are welcome to do so. Anything more than that and you would need to use our Customized day trip option. For Troop Day Trip availability, see the blue dates on the below calendar. Winter and Spring break are available for day trips with no outdoor classrooms.

tinyurl.com/KaufmannCustomDays

Customized Day TripsWould you like our camp staff to build a full day of programs and activities for your girls? We can work with you to build the perfect day for your girls. The price of a customized day trip is $60 per person (girls and adults). You can choose up to four outdoor classrooms, we can personalize the day to meet badge requirements and you’ll even have your own counselors (the amount of staff depends on the size of the group) for the day! Your fee also includes lunch and of course a campfire with S’mores. Everything is customizable. For Troop Day Trip availability, see the purple dates on the below calendar.

tinyurl.com/KaufmannCustomDays

2016-2017 Troop and CustomizedFall-Winter-Spring Day Trip Availability

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All special event weekends cost $90 per person (adults and girls). The fee includes meals, programs, lodging and a badge and/or patch. Please note that during these weekends, troops prepare, cook, serve, and clean up their own meals. We provide a menu and the ingredients, which will be waiting for you in your cabin when you arrive. Arrival time on Fridays can be anywhere from 5pm to 9pm. Departure time on Sundays is 10am. Ages of programs are listed in the descriptions.

Ski Weekends for All AgesJanuary 6-8, 2017 February 3-5, 2017January 13-15, 2017 February 10-12, 2017January 20-22, 2017 February 17-19, 2017January 27-29, 2017 February 24-26, 2017

Camp Kaufmann becomes a winter wonderland in January and February! Well, we hope! On Saturday morning troops will enjoy sledding at camp and then after lunch they will head to Thunder Ridge for skiing. A shuttle will take them to and from camp. It is important to remember that even if there is no snow at Camp, there will be snow at Thunder Ridge. Please note that during ski weekends, troops prepare, cook, serve and clean up their own meals. We provide a menu and the ingredients. All of the food supplies will be waiting in your house when you arrive.

Camp Kaufmann Rocks! for All AgesMarch 3-5, 2017

Are you ready to ROCK? Grab an instrument and dress for the Grammys! With help from real, local musicians you’ll spend the weekend working on music, creating album covers, and perfecting your act for our epic Saturday night concert and talent show! Let’s hope the neighbors have ear plugs! This weekend is available for all ages and talent levels.

Mystery Clue Weekend for All AgesMay 5-7, 2017

Oh no!!!! Brandy, Gracie, and Ginger have been dognapped!!!!! Where could they be and who could have done this diabolical deed???? Was it Florence from the Trading Post? Was it Nelly or Karen from the office? Or was it Katie, the Camp Director? Follow the information on your team’s game card to catch the culprit before the missing dogs run out of treats! Girls will earn portions of the “It’s Your Planet” journey, specifically the Senses, Detective, Special Agent, and Truth Seeker badges!

To sign up for Special Weekends:tinyurl.com/KaufmannSpecialWeekends

Seasonal Special Events

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2016-2017 Troop Camping Availability

Troop leaders may take their girls camping for a weekend to Camp Kaufmann from September-May. Troop Camping is a week-end event up to 72 hours in duration, planned and carried out by a troop at camp. The troop leaders reserve the housing and plan for meals and activities.

For any camping trip, the troop must have one certified first-aid and CPR certified adult for each group of 44 campers. Each house or unit must have its own first aid/CPR certified adult. If you plan to use the fireplace, fire ring, or seasonal unit, you need a camp certified adult (see Leader Preparation section on page 5). If you are staying in a lake house and do not plan on using a fire place or pit, then you will only need an adult who has taken the Overnight Adventures and Beyond training (see Leader Preparation section on page 5). Transportation is not provided for these weekends (see Transportation section on page 27).

Add an Outdoor ClassroomTroops can choose to enhance their experience by hiring one of our experienced counselors to run a specific activity for them. You will notice that there are different classrooms based on the season and they are offered at different rates.

If this is your first time participating in these programs, you may want to consider purchasing a compass base patch from our trad-ing post. They are available for $8.50 each. Girls will receive a free patch at the end of each outdoor classroom session. These small patches Velcro onto the large compass base patch.

All outdoor classrooms are an hour long and can hold up to 20 people (with the exception of High Ropes, which cannot take more than 15 per session). If you have more than 20 people, then we will create more sessions for you. You will receive your customized schedule the week prior to your arrival.

Activity Price(Per participant)

Archery ................................................. $13Low Ropes ............................................ $13Climbing Tower ................................... $18Survival Skills ........................................$8Campfire, S’mores and Songs ..........$5Night Hike ...............................................$3Sledding/Snowshoeing ......................$5Winter Ecology Hike .............................$5Frog Pond/Butterfly Garden Visit .... $7

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* Note: Outdoor Classrooms are not available on asterisked dates.

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UNIT TYPE/NAME CAPACITY/BEDS/SIzE NIGHTS

UNIT TYPE UNIT NAMETOTAL

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E Silverbirch 20 20 Full Unit $256 $300

Hillcrest 20 20 Full Unit $256 $300

Carola 19 19 Full Unit $243 $285

Berlin 20 20 Full Unit $256 $300

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Ohrbach 44

20 A. 1/2 Unit $256 $300

24 B. 1/2 Unit $307 $360

34 C. 3/4 Unit $435 $510

44 D. Full Unit $563 $660

Forest Haven 44

20 A. 1/2 Unit $256 $300

24 B. 1/2 Unit $307 $360

34 C. 3/4 Unit $435 $510

44 D. Full Unit $563 $660

Eleanor Edson*(handicapped-accessible)

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20 A. 1/2 Unit $256 $300

20 B. 1/2 Unit $256 $300

30 C. 3/4 Unit $384 $450

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Cedar Knoll 36

18 A. 1/2 Unit $230 $270

18 B. 1/2 Unit $230 $270

28 C. 3/4 Unit $358 $420

36 D. Full Unit $461 $540

Journey’s End 36

18 A. 1/2 Unit $230 $270

18 B. 1/2 Unit $230 $270

28 C. 3/4 Unit $358 $420

36 D. Full Unit $461 $540

RUSTIC Oakridge (Canvas tent on platform)

32 32 Full Unit $234 $305

House Unit Log Cabin Unit Wooden Cabin Unit

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To see which units are currently available, visit tinyurl.com/KaufmannEvents

Seasonal Troop Camping: Accommodations

Camp Kaufmann Seasonal Programs 2016-2017

These fun-filled weekends are for our Cadette and older scouts (except for The Return of Curtains Up! Which is Juniors only).

For an additional $55, girls may meet at Grand Central for a a staff-chaperoned train ride on the Metro North. If parents choose, they may drive their girls to camp or accompany them on the train ride. If you accompany your girls on the train ride, please call ahead to the cab company (Pawling Taxi 845-855-8585) for a ride to and from camp. Even if parents/guardians accompany the girls, they will not be allowed to remain at camp with them. The group is picked up at the train station and brought to camp to let the fun begin.

Friday, they will have a campfire and roast hot dogs (veggie and vegan dogs are available also) over the fire. Even if the weather does not cooperate, we have the option of using Westover or Hillcrest for the “campfire”. S’mores for dessert and an action plan is made for Saturday. These trips are as close to “girl-led” as possible. So, Friday, the girls decide what the activities for Saturday will be that fit the theme. They have a variety of choices, can be indoor or out, safely use various areas of camp, and explore camp at a time it is most serene.

The cost for these weekends is $100 per girl. The fee includes lodging, programming, food, and patches.

Seasonal Girl-Only Experiences

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See program descriptions on next page.

To register:tinyurl.com/KaufmannGirlOnly

CIT Training for Girls entering 10th Grade in September 2016

January 27-29, 2017The job of Camp Counselor is a job like no other! It is a fun, rewarding, and difficult experience. However, many counselors begin as CITs, or “Counselors-In-Training”. During this intense weekend, you will learn what it takes to be a Camp Kaufmann CIT. Learn game playing, conflict resolution, how to discuss difficult topics, and how to enhance your leadership skills!

The Return of Curtains Up! for JuniorsMarch 10-12, 2017

Cue the dramatic music! Curtains Up for Juniors is BACK! In this crazy, fun-packed weekend, Juniors have the chance to write, design, and perform a play in just one weekend! The group will work together to write the script, build the scenery, design the costumes, and stage the performance! This di completed entirely on their own, all whiles learning about basic storytelling, public speaking, and creative expression, Girls will perform their creation on Sunday morning and will complete all the requirements of the Amuse Journey.

Under the Starry Skies for CadettesMarch 24-26, 2017

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered what it all meant? Come explore the Camp Kaufmann night sky and learn about the science and mythology that makes up our amazing solar system! If anyone knows Neil DeGrasse Tyson, do let him know we’d love him to come! Cadettes will earn their Night Owl badge.

Seasonal Girl-Only Experiences

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To register:tinyurl.com/KaufmannGirlOnly

Land of Camp KaufmannSummer 2017

Summer 2017 Programs

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These fun filled weekends will allow Girl Scouts at every level to gain knowledge, help a local charity, and definitely, earn some badges. This season, animal and pet care will be explored. In addition, what is needed to help charitable organizations that work to help animals is discussed. Art projects will be projects that can be donated to shelters and animal foster facilities. The projects will go to help and feed animals that don’t have wonderful people such as yourselves in their lives. Animals in nature will also be discussed during Frog Pond and Survival Skills activities. This season will be a don’t miss for all Girl Scouts in NYC

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2017 Summer Weekend Getaways:Welcome to the Land of Camp Kaufmann

Weekly Themes:June 2 - 4 Land of PiratesJune 9-11 Land of the RodeoJune 16-18 Land of BricksJune 23-25 Land of the Great ZooJune 30 - July 2 Land of the NileJuly 7-9 Land of the Ecos

Friday: 12pm-8pm: Arrival 2pm-5:30pm: Pool and games open 6:15pm: Dinner 7:45pm: Campfire

Saturday: 7:45am: Flag ceremony 8:00am: Breakfast 9:15am: Activity 1 * 10:40am: Activity 2 * 12:15pm: Lunch 1:10pm: Activity 3 * 2:35pm: Activity 4 * 4:00pm: Activity 5 *

5:15pm: Free period: activities during this period will be announced at the morning Flag Ceremony

6:15pm Trading Post open 6:30pm: Dinner 7:30pm: Theme party ** 9:00pm: Night hike

Sunday: 9:00am: Breakfast 10:00am: Closing ceremony 10:30am: Trading post open and camper departure

* These activities are based on the track you choose – see next page for details.

** Saturday Night Parties are based on the weekly themes, noted above. All themes include a themed dance party, games, and a craft!

What will girls be doing?

To register:tinyurl.com/WeekendGetaway20170

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Daisies: It’s Your Story – Tell It! Journey and Pets Badge

• Animal Care• Crafts and S’mores• Survival Skils• Fishing• Pool

Brownies: Pets Badge

• Animal Care• Crafts and S’mores• Survival Skills• Row Boating• Pool

Juniors: Animal Habitats Badge

• Survivor Skills• Crafts and S’mores• Horses In our Midst• Archery• Pool

Cadettes: Animal Helpers Badge

• Animal Care• Horses in our Midst• Row Boating• Crafts and S’mores• Pool

Seniors/Ambassadors: Voice for Animals Badge

• Survival Skills• Crafts and S’mores• Row Boating• Animal Needs• Pool

Girls may choose between either of the two below tracks:

Track 1: Animals: Is It Your Story or Theirs?The girls will actually be in close proximity and handling live animals; please take allergies into consideration. An expert and Camp Kaufmann staff will always be with the girls and animals.

Track 2: Art in the OutdoorsIf maybe animals aren’t what you want to spend your time with, how about earning the newer badges? The “Art in the Outdoors” badge for each level will be available. There will be artists, nature, and fun all rolled into activities for the weekend.

Daisies and Brownies: Outdoor Art Creator

• Nature Hike• Crafts and S’mores• Fishing• Frog Pond & Butterfly

Garden• Pool

Juniors: Outdoor Art Explorer

• Inspirational Art• Salt Dough – Tricks and

Techniques and S’mores• Nature Symphony• Archery• Pool

Cadettes: Outdoor Art Apprentice

• Art• Sculpting• Designing and S’mores• Row Boating• Pool

Seniors: Outdoor Art ExpertAmbassadors: Outdoor Art Master

• Art • Lashing• Nature Symphony and

S’mores• Inspirational art• Row boating• Pool

Ambassadors: Water Legacy Badge

• Fishing• Survival Skills• Row Boating• Crafts and S’mores• Pool

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To register:tinyurl.com/WeekendGetaway2017

What is a Summer Weekend Getaway?Summer Camp Weekend Getaways are for girls ages 5-17 accompanied by their mom, other significant adult female or troop leader. All girls must be registered Girl Scout members. If you haven’t registered for the year, please submit a registration form with the $15 fee when you sign up for camp. Summer Camp Weekend Getaways offer lodging, meals and a wide range of activities led by experienced staff members. Campers arrive on Friday between noon and 5:30pm and depart on Sunday at 11 am. On Friday, the pool will open at 1pm and close at 5 pm. Arrive at camp by 4 pm to enjoy a swim. Fishing, crafts and group games will also be available on Friday. Tours of Camp Kaufmann will be available for first time campers.

Who can go to a Summer Weekend Getaway?All registered Girl Scouts are welcome at a Weekend Getaway. Girls may participate in one of two ways: through “Mom and Me” experience (mothers with a daughter or daughters) or the troop experience (volunteers with girls).

How much does it cost?Everyone who registers by April 1 will get our early bird special price of $110 per person and after April 1 the cost will be $130. Our commitment to provide high standards, good value and a traditional Girl Scout Leadership Experience means that we try to provide an affordable experience to all Girl Scouts. It’s important to start budgeting for camp early and include your girls in the process. For information on financial aid and saving ideas, please visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org.

Do I get my own cabin? During Weekend Getaways you reserve beds, not cabins or houses. If your group does not completely fill a cabin or house, we will pair you up with other troops or other “mom and me” participants. Please talk to your entire group in advance. Everyone must come prepared to share space and get along. Campers will be placed in a house or cabin according to their age. Daisies and Brownie girls will be given the first opportunity for houses and log cabins. Juniors will mostly be given log cabins. Cadettes and Seniors will mostly be given wooden cabins. Please expect to share accommodations with other campers, and have the wonderful opportunity to make new friends! Please make sure you and your troop come to camp prepared to live in a cabin in the woods with no T.V. You will eat traditional camp food and try new activities with your girls. You will also share your space with your new friends and have an amazing adventure to last a lifetime. For more information on lodging, visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/camp.

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What about orientation?When you arrive at Camp Kaufmann your entire group will attend an orientation before beginning activities. Every camper young and old, new or returning, will attend. The orientation will give you valuable information about activities and safety. If you arrive before 4 pm on Friday, you will have the chance to swim after our orientation. If you arrive after 4pm your swimtime will be on Saturday. Other activities will be available on Fridays, and the Trading Post will be open then. For new campers, there will be Camp Kaufmann tours scheduled throughout the day. You will receive your complete weekend itinerary at your orientation.

Is transportation provided? Although the council does not provide transportation you still have several options to get to camp.• Drive to camp - we have plenty of parking!• Order a bus for your group. Visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/

camp for a full list of approved vendors.• Take the train! Take the Metro North – Harlem line to the

Patterson Station. Camp is about fifteen minutes away via car. The Pawling Taxi Company can get you to camp from there. Their number is 845.877.9595.

What are my program choices? A weekend at Camp Kaufmann is packed with fun and challenging activities. Come prepared to spend most of the day outside, rain or shine. We want to offer all campers an experience that is full of fun and learning. Please look at the program choices carefully and work with your girl(s) to decide your program focus. If you are coming as a troop and all of the girls are the same age, they should decide together what they want to do and mark it on the application. If your troop is made up of girls of different ages please have one volunteer for each age group. If two different age levels decide to stay together, the older girls will do a younger girl activity. Everyone will get a swim time and free time in their program. All girls will receive a Camp Kaufmann patch.

Do I stay with my girls all of the time? Yes! Girls must be supervised at all times by accompanying adults during Summer Camp Weekend Getaways. Girl Scout Troops must have a minimum of two adults with them. Additional adults should be added in accordance with Safety-Wise guidelines. For troops attending Summer Camp Weekend Getaways, one adult accompanying the troop (who may also be the leader) must hold current certification from one of the following: American Red Cross, American Heart Association First Aid and Community CPR, or be a physician, registered nurse, licensed nurse, paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician. The certificate-holder must be at least 18 years old. A copy of the certification should be attached to the Camp Application Form.

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To register:tinyurl.com/WeekendGetaway2017

Weekend Getaway ChecklistoRead through this brochureoSelect 3 possible camping dates for your troopoPlan transportationoSelect your program focusoReview Safety Wise proceduresoReview policies oSelect a trip coordinator*oCollect deposit per personoRegister!

* The trip coordinator will collect deposits, submit one troop application, receive and distribute confirmation packets, col-lect and submit final payments to the council. Please make sure that each check lists the weekend selected and the name of the troop leader or coordinator. Please note that people who send in separate applications will not be placed with their troop for housing.

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To register:tinyurl.com/WeekendGetaway2017

Summer Girl-Only Experiences:

Top Chef for CadettesJune 2-4, 2017June 9-11, 2017June 16-18, 2017June 24-26, 2017

Fee: $200 per girl, which includes lodging, programming, food and a patch.

Cadettes will sleep in real tents and cook their own meals in the outdoors! During the day they will enjoy archery, the vegetable garden and chicken coop, developing teambuilding skills on our low ropes course, scale our climbing tower, learn about then utilize various cooking methods (you never know if a “real chef” may pop in), find ingenious ways chocolate can be used, take a night hike and enjoy bonding around the campfire.

To register: tinyurl.com/MiniSleepaway2017

Summer Day Trips:

Family Fun Sundays for All AgesJune 4, 2017June 11, 2017June 18, 2017June 25, 2017

Fee: $50 per person (adults and children), which includes lunch, programs and a fun patch. All Family Fun Sundays run from 11am-5pm.

Bring the whole family to Camp Kaufmann for a day of adventure! This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and brothers to enjoy camp, too! Cool off in our pool, row a boat and fish in our lake, try for a bulls-eye on our archery range, enjoy a great meal, savor s’mores around our campfire, and spend the day together in the great outdoors.

To register: tinyurl.com/FamilyFun2017

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TransportationAlthough the council does not provide transportation, you still have several options to get to camp.

• Drive to camp - we have plenty of parking!• Order a bus for your group. Visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/camp for

a full list of approved vendors. Please note that bus transportation is included in all “girl-only” programs.

• Take the train! Take the Metro North – Harlem line to the Patterson Station. Camp is ten to fifteen minutes away by car. The Pawling Taxi Company can get you to camp from there. Their number is 845.877.9595.

FoodAll special events, day trips and girl only events include food. Please contact us if you have any allergies or diet restrictions. If you are planning a troop camping weekend you will be responsible for bringing all of your own food.

If you do not want to transport all of it, you have the option of using Peapod! Peapod.com is a online grocery delivery service. The groceries will arrive at camp and we will put them in your unit for you. If you are going to use this service, please call Peapod at least 72 hours in advance of your trip. Once you have completed your order, please email your confirmation to Katie Gadapee at kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org. BE CERTAIN YOUR ORDER CONTAINS THE NAME OF THE UNIT YOU ARE STAYING IN! Having the Unit name on the order helps us and Peapod be sure the orders are going to the right troop. Set up your delivery between 12 pm and 4 pm on the Friday your troop arrives.

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Registration Links

Outdoor Training for Leaders:• Planning Meetings: kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org

• Overnight Adventures & Beyond: lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org

• The Great Outdoors - Camp Training: lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org

• The Great Outdoors: lgolden@girlscoutsnyc.org

Environmental Leadership Programs:• Camp Service Day kgadapee@girlscoutsnyc.org 4/23/17

Camp Programs 2016-2017

• Seasonal Special Event Day Trips tinyurl.com/KaufmannSpecialDays• The Frozen Tundra for Brownies and Juniors 2/11/17• Badge Blitz Day for Brownies 4/1/17• Skills Day for Juniors 4/8/17• He and Me Day for All Ages 4/22/17• I Want to Design My Own Business Day for Cadettes - Ambassadors 4/29/17• Back to Camp Day for ???? 4/30/17• Small and Tall Day 5/13/17

• Troop Day Trips tinyurl.com/KaufmannCustomDays

• Customized Day Trips tinyurl.com/KaufmannCustomDays

• Seasonal Special Weekends tinyurl.com/KaufmannSpecialWeekends• Ski Weekends for All Ages 1/6-17 - 1/8/17 2/3/17 - 2/5/17 1/13/17 - 1/15/17 2/10/17 - 2/12/17 1/20/17 - 1/22/17 2/17/17 - 2/19/17 1/27/17 - 1/29/17 2/24/17 - 2/26/17• Camp Kaufmann Rocks! for All Ages 3/3/17 - 3/5/17• Mystery Clue Weekend for Juniors 5/5/17 - 5/7/17

• Seasonal Troop Camping tinyurl.com/KaufmannCamping

• Seasonal Girl-Only Experiences tinyurl.com/KaufmannGirlOnly• CIT Training for Girls Entering 10th Grade in September 2016 1/27/17 - 1/29/17• The Return of Curtains Up! for Juniors 3/10/17 - 3/12/17• Under the Starry Skies for Cadettes 3/24/17 - 3/26/17

• Summer Weekend Getaways tinyurl.com/WeekendGetaway2017

• Summer Girl-Only Experiences tinyurl.com/MiniSleepaway2017• Top Chef for Cadettes 6/2/17 - 6/4/17 6/16/17 - 6/18/17 6/9/17 - 6/11/17 6/24/17 - 6/26/17

• Summer Day Trips: tinyurl.com/FamilyFun2017• Family Fun Sundays for All Ages 6/4/17 6/11/17 6/18/17 6/25/17

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The Girl Scout PromiseOn 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.

The Girl Scout LawI 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 torespect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center 40 Wall Street, Suite 708 l New York, NY 10005

212.645.4000 l www.girlscoutsnyc.org/camp

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Girl Scout Promise and Law