P R O G R A M G U I D ESpring & Summer 2016

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Our MissionTo build girls ofC O U R A G ECONFIDENCECHARACTERwho make theWO R L D BETTER PLACE.

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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.

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 to respect myself and others,

respect authority,use resources wisely,

make the world a better place, andbe a sister to every Girl Scout.

Service Centers

West Service Center1171 State Route 28

North Branch, NJ 08876

Central Service Center201 Grove Street EastWestfield, NJ 07090

East Service Center120 Valley Road

Montclair, NJ 07042

www.gshnj.org908-518-4400

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ContentsTABLE OF3 Registration Information

4 Program Listings by Age Level

7 Program Listings Alphabetically

8 Program Descriptions (listed by date)

25 Programs ON DEMAND

28 Signature Series

29 Adult Programs

30 Upcoming Travel Opportunities

31 Join the GSHNJ Robotics Team

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InformationREGISTRATIONPlease review this section carefully as it contains valuable information about program registration. Unless specifically stated, GSHNJ programs are for registered members only. Programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be completed through our online registration system. If you have questions on how to register for a program, our Customer Support team can be reached at: • email: info@gshnj.org • phone: 908-518-4400, press 2

Age LevelsThroughout this program guide, the grade/age levels will be color-coded and denoted in the following way:

How To Register

1. Decide which program(s) you wish to attend.

2. Be aware of the registration closing date for your event.

3. Go to gshnj.org and click on Register in the top right corner.

4. Log in and click on the “Activities” tab on the top left-hand side.

5. Type all or part of the name of your desired program in the white search box on the right side of the page. A list of search results will appear; click “view all” and all results will appear on one page.

6. Click on the program name and click “Register Now.”

7. Follow the prompts and select who you wish to register.

8. Check out, and process your payment.

9. You will receive an email confirmation.

Chaperone Policy

If you are attending a GSHNJ Program as an individual girl, you must have an adult chaperone accompany you. Unless specifically indicated, no GSHNJ Programs are “drop-off” events.

If you are attending a GSHNJ Program as a troop/group, you must begin with two unrelated adult chaperones (both with cleared background checks on file; one of whom is female) and may add additional adults according to minimum safety ratios as outlined in Volunteer Essentials.

Questions about how many adults to bring? Reach out to the Program Team at programs@gshnj.org.

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by age levelPROGRAM LISTINGSDaisies22 A Very Merry Un-Birthday Party16 ArtExtravaganza13 Between Earth & Sky Journey Jump Start21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL17 CSC Garden Plots10 Fantastic Gymnastics23 Fun Run Obstacle Course23 Great Girl Scout Campout21 Happy Campers9 I Like to Move It, Move It17 Journey to the Turtle Back Zoo8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum21 Louisa’s Rose Garden18 Me and My Gal10 Meet the Animals9 Snack Attack16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL14 Wilderness Smarts

Brownies22 A Very Merry Un-Birthday Party13 A World of Girls Journey Jump Start16 ArtExtravaganza9 Blue Man Group8 Brownie First Aid21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL24 Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim17 CSC Garden Plots15 Elf Defense!10 Fantastic Gymnastics23 Fun Run Obstacle Course22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout

21 Happy Campers9 I Like to Move It, Move It17 Journey to the Turtle Back Zoo8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum14 Making Friends Tea Party18 Me and My Gal24 Me and My Guy Rafting Adventure Weekend10 Meet the Animals19 Nature’s Gallery20 Paint Like Picasso15 Pen, Ink, and Paintings12 Sew Simple9 Snack Attack10 Tinker Maker Coder16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL14 Wilderness Smarts11 Women and Art Scavenger Hunt

Juniors20 Archery 360 at Camp DeWitt19 Archery 360 at The OVAL16 Archery Open Shooting at Camp DeWitt18 Archery Open Shooting at The OVAL 18 Are You a Demigod?16 ArtExtravaganza9 Blue Man Group21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL24 Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim17 CSC Garden Plots15 Defend Yourself!10 Fantastic Gymnastics21 Fireside Fine Dining23 Fun Run Obstacle Course22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout

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9 I Like to Move It, Move It17 It’s a Fiesta13 It’s About Time17 Journey to the Turtle Back Zoo13 Junior First Aid14 Kitchen Wizardry8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum12 Market Mavens: Junior - Cadette League18 Me and My Gal24 Me and My Guy Rafting Adventure Weekend10 Meet the Animals10 Nature’s Gallery20 Paint Like Picasso12 Sew Simple19 Theatre Tech10 Tinker Maker Coder11 Travel Opportunities Webinar16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL14 Wilderness Survival20 WISE Exploration Fair11 Women and Art Scavenger Hunt

Cadettes20 Archery 360 at Camp DeWitt19 Archery 360 at The OVAL16 Archery Open Shooting at Camp DeWitt18 Archery Open Shooting at The OVAL 18 Are You a Demigod?9 Blue Man Group21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL24 Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim17 CSC Garden Plots15 Defend Yourself!10 Fantastic Gymnastics19 Find Your Way23 Fun Run Obstacle Course22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout

12 Intro to LEGO Robotics17 It’s a Fiesta14 Kitchen Wizardry8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum12 Market Mavens: Junior - Cadette League24 Me and My Guy Rafting Adventure Weekend10 Meet the Animals23 Paddle Power16 Program Aide Workshop 19 Theatre Tech20 To the Rescue 23 Train Like a Tribute11 Travel Opportunities Webinar16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL11 Who Speaks for You?14 Wilderness Survival20 WISE Exploration Fair

Seniors16 Archery Open Shooting at Camp DeWitt18 Archery Open Shooting at The OVAL9 Blue Man Group21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL24 Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim17 CSC Garden Plots15 Defend Yourself!22 Dinner Party19 Find Your Way23 Fun Run Obstacle Course10 Gold Award Think Tank 8 Gold Award Webinar22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout12 Intro to LEGO Robotics17 It’s a Fiesta14 Kitchen Wizardry8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum

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12 Market Mavens: Senior-Ambassador League24 Me and My Guy Rafting Adventure Weekend23 Paddle Power8 Pajama Weekend And Bliss Journey Retreat19 Theatre Tech20 To the Rescue 23 Train Like a Tribute11 Travel Opportunities Webinar16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL 15 Your Voice, Your World Journey Jump Start

Ambassadors16 Archery Open Shooting at Camp DeWitt18 Archery Open Shooting at The OVAL9 Blue Man Group21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL24 Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim17 CSC Garden Plots15 Defend Yourself!22 Dinner Party19 Find Your Way23 Fun Run Obstacle Course10 Gold Award Think Tank 8 Gold Award Webinar22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout12 Intro to LEGO Robotics17 It’s a Fiesta14 Kitchen Wizardry8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum12 Market Mavens: Senior-Ambassador League24 Me and My Guy Rafting Adventure Weekend23 Paddle Power

8 Pajama Weekend And Bliss Journey Retreat19 Theatre Tech20 To the Rescue 23 Train Like a Tribute11 Travel Opportunities Webinar16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL 15 Your Voice, Your World Journey Jump Start

Adults11 Bronze Award Webinar9 Silver Award Webinar

Program Aides Needed For. . . 2 2 A Very Merry Un-Birthday18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL21 Fireside Fine Dining 23 Fun Run Obstacle Course21 Happy Campers10 Tinker Maker Coder

What is a Program Aide? Calling all Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors! GSHNJ is looking for older girls to help out at some of our programs for younger girls. Do you want to earn service hours while doing something fun?

Check out the Program Aide opportunities listed above and reach out to Corinne Farkas at cfarkas@gshnj.org to volunteer. Service hours count toward your Program Aide Award or Hearts of Service.

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PROGRAM LISTINGSalphabetically22 A Very Merry Un-Birthday Party13 A World of Girls Journey Jump Start20 Archery 360 at Camp DeWitt19 Archery 360 at The OVAL16 Archery Open Shooting at Camp DeWitt18 Archery Open Shooting at The OVAL 18 Are You a Demigod?16 ArtExtravaganza13 Between Earth & Sky Journey Jump Start9 Blue Man Group11 Bronze Award Webinar8 Brownie First Aid21 Campfire Sing-Along at Camp DeWitt18 Campfire Sing-Along at The OVAL24 Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim17 CSC Garden Plots15 Defend Yourself!22 Dinner Party15 Elf Defense!10 Fantastic Gymnastics19 Find Your Way21 Fireside Fine Dining23 Fun Run Obstacle Course10 Gold Award Think Tank 8 Gold Award Webinar22-23 Great Girl Scout Campout21 Happy Campers9 I Like to Move It, Move It12 Intro to LEGO Robotics17 It's a Fiesta13 It's About Time17 Journey to the Turtle Back Zoo13 Junior First Aid14 Kitchen Wizardry

8 Liberty Science Center Overnight: Mystery at the Museum21 Louisa's Rose Garden14 Making Friends Tea Party12 Market Mavens: Junior - Cadette League12 Market Mavens: Senior - Ambassador League18 Me and My Gal24 Me and My Guy Rafting Adventure Weekend10 Meet the Animals19 Nature's Gallery23 Paddle Power20 Paint Like Picasso8 Pajama Weekend And Bliss Journey Retreat15 Pen, Ink, and Paintings16 Program Aide Workshop 12 Sew Simple9 Silver Award Webinar9 Snack Attack19 Theatre Tech10 Tinker Maker Coder20 To the Rescue 23 Train Like a Tribute11 Travel Opportunities Webinar16 Volunteer Work Day at Camp DeWitt17 Volunteer Work Day at The OVAL11 Who Speaks for You?14 Wilderness Smarts14 Wilderness Survival20 WISE Exploration Fair11 Women and Art Scavenger Hunt 15 Your Voice, Your World Journey Jump Start

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GOLD AWARD WEBINARWednesdays: Mar. 2, Apr. 13, May 4, Jun. 1, Aug. 17, Sept. 7 Mondays: Mar. 14, Apr. 18, May 16, Jun. 13, Jul. 11 & 18, Aug. 8, Sept. 197:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Online Cost: FREEThe Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. Learn about the requirements, council procedures, and tips on making your Gold Award experience successful and rewarding. This webinar is mandatory for anyone interested in earning the Gold Award.Leaders, co-leaders, and parents are encouraged to attend. All attendees must pre-register. Please take notes throughout the presentation.Contact: awards@gshnj.org, or 908-518-4410.

BROWNIE FIRST AIDSaturday, March 5, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Central Service CenterCost: $10/girl Adults are FREEIf someone was sick or hurt, would you know how to help? Earn your Brownie First Aid badge with us and you’ll find out what to do in an emergency--from calling 911 to using first aid to treat minor injuries.  When the unexpected happens, you’ll be prepared. Brownie First Aid badge included.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER OVERNIGHT: MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUMSaturday, March 5 - Sunday, March 6 Saturday, March 19 - Sunday, March 20222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 Cost: $57Explore every nook and cranny of the Liberty Science Center as you spend the night on a quest to solve a mystery. Use your sleuthing skills to search for clues, process evidence, and complete daring challenges that will lead to solving the Mystery at the Museum. Also visit LSC exhibits, see an IMAX and 3D movie, participate in live science demonstrations, and more. PLUS receive a patch that will allow girls to return to the LSC for free before Sept 2016!All female adults welcome. Minimum one adult for every five girls. Please note: you will be sleeping on the floor. Rental sleep pads available at LSC or visit a GSHNJ shop for an overnight “survival kit!” Snack and breakfast provided.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

Be on the look out for a special Liberty Science Center Overnight tie-in in our retail shops!

Programs Listed by date

PAJAMA WEEKEND AND BLISS JOURNEY RETREATFriday, March 4 - Sunday, March 6Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521 Middleville, NJ 07855Cost: $80/girl $40/adultEnjoy a weekend in your pajamas with arts and crafts, campfires, songs, and more. Plus, get started on your Bliss Journey as you explore your values, strengths, and passions in pursuit of your dreams.All meals and Bliss Journey book are included. All female adults welcome; one adult per group must have completed Outdoor & Overnight Step 1 Training. Contact: Deb Hooker, dhooker@gshnj.org, or 908-947-1733. C

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SILVER AWARD WEBINARMondays: Mar. 7, Apr. 11, Aug. 22 Wednesdays: May 11, Jun. 15, Jul. 6, Thursdays: Mar. 24, May 5, Sept. 8Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Online Cost: FREELeaders and co-leaders, learn about the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. You will learn about award requirements, council procedures, and tips on how to make your troop members’ Silver Award experience successful and rewarding…all from the comfort of your own home! This webinar is mandatory for leaders whose troop members are interested in earning the Silver Award. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the webinar one business day before the session. Be prepared to take notes.Contact: awards@gshnj.org, or 908-518-4410.

I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE ITThursday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Afro Brazilian Cultural Center 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003Cost: $17/girl Adults are FREEThis is a three-part series. Get all the physical benefits while having fun as you learn Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art that blends movement, song, and music. Zumba will introduce you to a wide variety of dance styles. Hip Hop will teach you how to engage in dance creatively and treat others with respect. Capoeira session is March 10, 2016; Zumba session is March 17, 2016; Hip Hop session is March 24, 2016.Missed sessions can not be made up or refunded. Fun patch included.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

SNACK ATTACKSaturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Weight Wellness Center 550 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Cost: $22/girl Adults are FREEWork with a professional chef as you whip up some tasty snacks and learn how to stay healthy when cooking at home.Brownie Snacks badge included.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

BLUE MAN GROUPSunday, March 6, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Astor Place Theatre434 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003 Cost: $75/girl $75/adultJoin Girl Scout families from Girl Scouts of Northern NJ and Girl Scouts Heart of NJ to experience the mystery, the humor, the euphoria and the indescribable celebration of art, technology, and music that is Blue Man Group. Join us after the show for a Girl Scout exclusive: meet the Blue Men in person!Families welcome. Fun patch included.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

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MEET THE ANIMALSSunday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Woodstock Farm Sanctuary2 Rescue Rd, High Falls, NY 12440 Cost: $25/girl $30/adultTravel with us to spend a day at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. Get up close and personal with the farm’s animal residents and hear their rescue stories. Families welcome. Pack a lunch to eat on the bus. Bus departs from and returns to East Service Center; parking is limited and unmonitored.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

GOLD AWARD THINK TANKWednesdays: Mar. 16, May 18, Jul. 20, Sept. 14 Mondays: Apr. 4 and Jun. 206:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Central Service Center: Mar. 16, Jun. 20, Sept. 14 West Service Center: Apr. 4, Jul. 20 East Service Center: May 18Cost: FREEStill struggling to come up with YOUR Gold Award project? Join in this brainstorming session where we will help you move forward in planning your Gold Award Take Action Project by sorting out your thoughts, generating ideas, choosing issues to explore, and more. Girls are encouraged to bring an adult along.Pre-requisite: Girls must have completed their Girl Scout Journey(s), attended a Gold Award Webinar, and begun exploring issues of interest.Contact: awards@gshnj.org, or 908-518-4410.

FANTASTIC GYMNASTICSSaturday, March 19, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Giant Gymnastics 396 W. Stiger St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840Cost: $15/girl Adults are FREENo experience necessary! While on this gymnastics adventure, feel the benefits of challenging your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while having fun! Bring your own refillable water bottle.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

TINKER MAKER CODERSaturday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.West Service Center Central Service Center East Service Center Cost: $12/girlBrownies and Juniors, get in on the STEM action! Visit with women who work in STEM fields, tinker with projects to take home, and explore computer coding. NJ Makers Day is a state-wide initiative, so the projects we’ll be tinkering with are the same projects Makers from all across NJ are working on, too! Fun patch included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

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WHO SPEAKS FOR YOUMonday, March 21, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 4:30 p.m. - 6: 30 p.m.Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960Cost: $12/girl $7/adultCelebrate Women’s History Month at Macculloch Hall. Enjoy and recite the witty poems of Alice Duer Miller which address issues of the women’s suffragette movement. Learn what Miller loved and how she shocked 1890’s New York society by attending college. Use Miller’s most popular works to learn about the importance of body language when speaking, use of props for dramatic effect, and how to deliver lines with expression.Cadette Public Speaker badge is included.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES WEBINARMondays: Mar. 21, May 2, Jun. 6 Wednesdays: Apr. 20, Jul. 13, Aug. 246:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.OnlineCost: FREEWhether you’re interested in traveling abroad or staying local, going on your own or with a group, Girl Scouts has many exciting travel opportunities available for you! In this webinar, learn all about GSHNJ and GSUSA travel options including local getaways, Destinations, and trips to Florida and Europe! We’ll explain the application process and even give you tips on money-earning opportunities.Open to individual girls, troops, and adults; all attendees must pre-register. You will receive a link to join the webinar one business day before the session.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

BRONZE AWARD WEBINARWednesdays: Mar. 23 and Jun. 8 Mondays: May 23 and Sept. 267:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Online Cost: FREELeaders and co-leaders, learn about the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout Junior can earn. You will learn about award requirements, council procedures, and tips on how to make your troop members’ Bronze Award experience successful and rewarding…all from the comfort of your own home!Once registered you will receive a link to join the webinar one business day before the session. Please be prepared to take notes. Contact: awards@gshnj.org, or 908-518-4400.

WOMEN & ART SCAVENGER HUNTSunday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Hunterdon Art Museum 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809 Cost: $20/girl Adults are FREEGo on a scavenger hunt to learn about notable women artists throughout history, meet a woman artist, and learn about careers in the visual arts. Plus, become a woman artist yourself by creating some art of your own. Bring a smock and a flat box to carry home projects.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

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SEW SIMPLEFriday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Kreative Kids Art & Music Academy 5 Jill Ct, Building 14, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Cost: $12/girl Adults are FREESo, you want to learn how to sew? Create your own decrative pillow as you learn about sewing notions and their purposes, how to thread a needle, and basic stitches.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

MARKET MAVENS: JUNIOR-CADETTE LEAGUETuesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.OnlineCost: $5/girlLearn some easy basics and then join girls from all over the council to play the game Market Watch. Master the art of trading stocks and building your portfolio, all while competing for prizes. Play with your troop or on your own!All participants must have access to the internet and attend the introductory webinar on either Tuesday, March 29th or Thursday, March 31st. This program is completely virtual; it is up to you to decide how often you monitor your portfolio during game play. The games begins on April 1st.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

MARKET MAVENS: SENIOR-AMBASSADOR LEAGUETuesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.OnlineCost: $5/girlLearn some easy basics and then join girls from all over the council to play the game Market Watch. Master the art of trading stocks and building your portfolio, all while competing for prizes. Play with your troop or on your own!All participants must have access to the internet and attend the introductory webinar on either Tuesday, March 29th or Thursday, March 31st. This program is completely virtual; it is up to you to decide how often you monitor your portfolio during game play. The games begins on April 1st.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

INTRO TO LEGO ROBOTICSSaturday, April 2 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday, April 15 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 30 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.East Service Center: April 2 Central Service Center: April 15 West Service Center: April 30Cost: $20/girlPut your engineering skills to the test as you learn the basics of building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms robotics system. Work with a partner to build a LEGO robot, then program it to complete challenges!Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

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JUNIOR FIRST AIDThursday, April 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Kearny Scout House 695 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032Cost: $10/girlAs you get older, you’ll find yourself in charge more and more--and that means you need to know what to do if people get sick or hurt! Earn your Junior First Aid badge as you find out how to deal with minor injuries and illnesses, and how to tell when the problem is more serious.Junior First Aid badge included.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

A WORLD OF GIRLS JOURNEY JUMP STARTSaturday, April 9, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Kearny Scout House 695 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032Cost: $10/girl $10/adultGet a jumpstart on your Journey with us! We’ll work together to earn the Hear a Story Award by completing the first two sections of A World of Girls. Create a passport, sample hummus and pita, find Shali’s clues for change, and more!Adults will get tips on how to help girls complete the rest of the Journey. A World of Girls Journey book included.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

IT’S ABOUT TIME Monday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 Cost: $11/girl $7/adultTour an historic house to see and hear clocks from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. How did each design improve upon the last? What designs failed? Then, take on the role of product designer, observing, testing, and analyzing clocks in use. Use your mind power to design your own clock and improve upon the technology of time. Junior Product Designer badge included.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

BETWEEN EARTH & SKY JOURNEY JUMP STARTSaturday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Kearny Scout House 695 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032Cost: $10/girl $10/adultGet a jumpstart on your Journey with us! We’ll work together to earn the Blue Bucket Award by completing the first portion of Between Earth & Sky. Get ready for the road, meet up with your flower friends, go on a short nature walk, create and play a game, enjoy a light snack, and just have a fun time!Adults will get tips on how to help girls complete the rest of the Journey. Between Earth & Sky Journey book included.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

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KITCHEN WIZARDRYThursday, April 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Kings Cooking Studio 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills, NJ 07078Cost: $25/girlWork with a professional chef to whip up these dishes that would make Harry Potter’s mouth water: chocolate frogs, butter beer, shepards pie, and sorting hat cupcakes.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

MAKING FRIENDS TEA PARTYSaturday, April 16 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 2352 Route 10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Cost: $11/girl Adults are FREEHow do you take your tea? Find out at this tea party and “finishing school” at the Stickley Museum, the early 1900’s home to Gustav Stickley’s five daughters. Explore the social graces that were vital to the Stickley girls’ education and are still important today. Build confidence in new social situations and meeting new people. Learn about making introductions, etiquette, table manners, and conversation starters. See the Stickley girls’ home on a tour of the museum.A fun patch is included. Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

WILDERNESS SMARTSSaturday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928 Cost: $8/girl Adults are FREELet’s take a hike! Learn all about how to stay safe and have fun when you’re out in natural areas. Learn how to use a map, plan a route, read trail blazes, pack a day pack, and look for animal signs! We will teach you about all the things you might be worred about: ticks, bears, poison ivy, and more! Arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Fulfills requirements for Brownie Hiking badge—not included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

WILDERNESS SURVIVALSaturday, April 9, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928 Cost: $8/girl Adults are FREELearn skills for surviving in the wilderness. Interview a search-and-rescue officer. Start your own survival kit, learn about making fire and finding fresh water in nature. Practice the basics of map and compass! Arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Fulfills requirements for Cadette Trailblazing badge—not included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

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DEFEND YOURSELF!Saturday, April 16, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.East Service Center: April 16 West Service Center: May 14Cost: $12/girl Adults are FREEDo you know what to do when confronted with a personal attack? Now is the time to learn! Meet our black belt instructor who will teach you practical, basic moves that will help you defend yourself. Begin with a Judo warm-up then transition into different techniques that build into a sound strategy of moves.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

ELF DEFENSE!Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.East Service Center: April 16 West Service Center: May 14Cost: $12/girl Adults are FREEGo ELF! Meet our black belt instructor who will teach you basic moves to protect yourself from strangers and personal assaults. This workshop begins with a Judo warm-up and takes you through practical, basic self-defense strategies. There will be time to practice what you learn and even time for a game or two!A fun patch is included. Bring a refillable water bottle.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

YOUR VOICE, YOUR WORLD JOURNEY JUMP STARTSaturday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Kearny Scout House 695 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032Cost: $10/girl Adults are FREEGet started on your Your Voice, Your World Journey with us. We’ll work through the first portion of the Journey together. Adults will get tips on how to help girls complete the rest of the Journey and Take Action project.Your Voice, Your World Journey book included.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

PEN, INK, AND PAINTINGSThursday, April 21, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960Cost: $10/girl $7/adultBegin your visit to Macculloch Hall Historical Museum with a walk through the garden for inspiration. Then spend time painting “with” and from nature to create a landscape painting. Enjoy a guided tour of Macculloch Hall’s 19th century rooms, discovering portraits and paintings throughout the house. Adults will receive material for a mural painting project that girls can complete at another time.A 10-minute snack break is built into the program; bring a nut-free snack with you.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

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ART EXTRAVAGANZASunday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Hunterdon Art Museum 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809Cost: $22/girl Adults are FREEHave fun experimenting with a variety of art projects while exploring color, texture, composition, and design. Learn color theory by trying different tie-dying techniques, try hand-building with clay, make your own beads, and more.Bring a smock and a flat box to carry home projects.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

PROGRAM AIDE WORKSHOPSaturday, April 23, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Central Service CenterCost: FREEThe second step to earning your Cadette Program Aide Award is to complete a council-sponsored leadership course training. Work with GSHNJ Program Specialists to develop your leadership skills, learn how to work with children, and gain a deeper understanding of the elements involved in planning and delivering Girl Scout programming.This is a 4-hour program; chaperones must stay on property. Pre-registration is required. Pre-Requisite: participants must have completed step one of the Program Aide Award before attending this workshop. See pg. 30 of the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for details.Contact: Jamie Kay Discher, jkdischer@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4226.

ARCHERY OPEN SHOOTING AT CAMP DEWITTFridays: Apr. 29, May 20, Jun. 10 Saturdays: May 21, Jun. 11, Jul. 16, Aug. 13Fridays: 3:30 and 5:15 Saturdays: 1:00 and 2:45Camp DeWitt 605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $15/girlReady for some fun? Archery is an exciting, safe, and physically and mentally challenging sport. No experience necessary—topics covered will include range rules, safety, and fundamentals of archery.This is a rain or shine event. Bring water and a snack. Long hair must be tied back. Do not wear jewelry.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY AT CAMP DEWITTSaturday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Camp DeWitt 605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: FREEEarn service hours helping us revitalize camp and getting it ready for the coming season: projects may include outdoor clearing, general cleaning, and minor repairs that are essential to maintaining camp property. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and you can come for an hour or stay all morning.Families welcome. This is a rain or shine event. Dress for outdoor weather. Snack and drink provided.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

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JOURNEY TO THE TURTLE BACK ZOOSunday, May 1, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052Cost: $10/girl $10/adultSpend an afternoon exploring all the Turtle Back Zoo has to offer!  Experience special Girl Scouts-only animal presentations, and complete Journey and badge activities as you visit the regular zoo exhibits.Bring a bagged lunch or plan to purchase from the cafe. Dress for the weather. The zoo is open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and special Girl Scout activities will take place from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

CSC GARDEN PLOTSMonday, May 2 - Thursday, December 1Central Service CenterCost: FREEWorking on a badge or Journey?  Just want to explore gardening and get a little dirty?  GSHNJ has 14 garden boxes for troops or individuals to claim for the season.  Bring your tools, bring your supplies, and plant anything you like in them!  It’s your responsibility to keep them watered and maintained through the growing and harvest seasons.  Once you’ve made your harvest, you’ll clean them out and get them ready for winter.Register one adult per plot; she will be responsible for completing the brief “CSC Garden Site Manager training.” Troops/groups may have more than one plot: each plot will be assigned to a different adult member of the group.  Plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY AT THE OVALSaturday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: FREEEarn service hours helping us revitalize camp and getting it ready for the coming season: projects may include outdoor clearing, general cleaning, and minor repairs that are essential to maintaining camp property. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and you can come for an hour or stay all morning.Families welcome. This is a rain or shine event. Dress for outdoor weather. Snack and drink provided.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

IT’S A FIESTAThursday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Kings Cooking Studio 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills, NJ 07078Cost: $25/girl Adults are FREEWork with a professional chef to prepare these yummy Mexican-inspired recipes that are perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration: two bite nachos with homemade chips, Mexican tortilla soup, taco bar with homemade salsa and guacamole, and tres leches cupcakes.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

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ME AND MY GALFriday, May 6 - Saturday, May 7Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521 Middleville, NJ 07855Cost: $45/girl $45/adultThis fun-filled overnight is packed with activities that you and your favorite gal can do together! Explore all Camp Hoover has to offer including arts and crafts, song workshop, games, a campfire with s’mores, and much more!This is a couples program. “Gals” are any female 18 years or older. Snack on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included. One adult per group must have completed Outdoor & Overnight Step 1 Training.Contact: Deb Hooker, dhooker@gshnj.org, or 908-947-1733.

ARE YOU A DEMIGOD?Saturday, May 7, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $20/girlOn May 7th demigods from across the council convene at The OVAL to test their skills in hand-to-hand combat, archery, foot races, Greek mythology knowledge, and more. Percy Jackson’s true nature was revealed during the challenges he faced at Camp Half-Blood. Put yourself to the test and discover if you’re a demigod, too. Once you receive your cabin assignment, join forces for a camp-wide game of Capture the Flag.Wear closed-toe shoes and bring your own water.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

CAMPFIRE SING-ALONG AT THE OVALFridays: May 13, June 3, and June 176:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $3/girl $3/adultEnjoy Girl Scout tradition at its best! Come to The OVAL for a sing-along and s’mores around the campfire. Be sure to bring a song to lead, flashlight, and a blanket or sit upon. You will also learn traditional Girl Scout songs to add to your repertoire.Families welcome. This is a rain or shine event.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

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ARCHERY OPEN SHOOTING AT THE OVALSaturdays: May 14, May 21, Jun. 11, Jul. 30 Sunday: Aug. 14Saturdays & Sunday: 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $15/girlReady for some fun? Archery is an exciting, safe, and physically and mentally challenging sport. No experience necessary—topics covered will include range rules, safety, and fundamentals of archery.This is a rain or shine event. Bring water and a snack. Long hair must be tied back. Do not wear jewelry.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

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ARCHERY 360 AT THE OVALSaturdays: May 14, May 21, Jun. 11, Jul. 30 Sunday: Aug. 1410:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $21/girlReady for some fun? Archery is an exciting, safe, and physically and mentally challenging sport. Earn the new Girl’s Choice Cadette Archery badge as you explore range rules, safety, and fundamentals of archery.This is a rain or shine event. Bring water and a snack. Long hair must be tied back. Do not wear jewelry.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

THEATRE TECHSaturday, May 14, 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Cranford Dramatic Club 78 Winans Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016Cost: $25/girl $25/adultTake a backstage tour and learn more about theatrical lighting, sound, scenery, wardrobe, and theatrical career paths. Then, after a break for dinner, watch the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone.Dinner is not included or provided. Tickets can be picked up at the Box Office after the workshop.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

NATURE’S GALLERYSunday, May 15, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Hunterdon Art Museum 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809Cost: $21/girlGo ‘au natural’ experimenting with painting, printmaking and nature sketching.Bring a smock and a flat box to carry home projects.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

FIND YOUR WAYSunday, May 15, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Camp DeWitt 605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $12/girl Adults are FREECalling all Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: brush up your skills as part of our new Outdoor Series! Join us at Camp DeWitt to learn all about orienteering, trailblazing, Morse Code, semaphore, and more!Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring your own drinking water. Outdoor Skills patch included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

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PAINT LIKE PICASSOFriday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Kreative Kids Art & Music Academy 5 Jill Ct, Building 14, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $17/girl Adults are FREEEnjoy creating a simple and beautiful painting to take home by following the step-by-step instructions of a local artist—you’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

TO THE RESCUEFriday, May 20 - Saturday, May 21The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $30/girl $10/adultGirl Scouts to the rescue! Spend the night at The OVAL to become certified in First Aid and CPR, then practice your new skills in real-life, hands-on scenarios. These valuable skills can be used for camp, sports, babysitting, and more.Bring a bag dinner and lunch. Breakfast is provided. Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador First Aid badge is included. This is a rain or shine event.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

WISE EXPLORATION FAIRSaturday, May 21, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Johnson & Johnson 199 Grandview Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558Cost: $5/girl Adults are FREEExplore the diverse opportunities of science, engineering, robotics, and more with real scientists from Johnson & Johnson and students from the FIRST Robotics Team, The Roboraiders! Participate in fun, hands-on activities and experiments, meet and talk with successful female scientists, see a robotics demonstration, and more! You will also be treated to refreshments and receive a goodie bag and other takeaways! Came in the past? Every year is new and different!Arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Wear your Girl Scout vest or sash and comfortable walking shoes.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

ARCHERY 360 AT CAMP DEWITTSaturdays: May 21, Jun. 11, Jul. 16, Aug. 1310:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Camp DeWitt 605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $21/girlReady for some fun? Archery is an exciting, safe, and physically and mentally challenging sport. Earn the new Girl’s Choice Cadette Archery badge as you explore range rules, safety, and fundamentals of archery.This is a rain or shine event. Bring water and a snack. Long hair must be tied back. Do not wear jewelry.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

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LOUISA’S ROSE GARDENMonday, May 23, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960Cost: $7/girl $7/adultAfter reading the second chapter of Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden, you will visit the garden at Macculloch Hall and find out more about Louisa Macculloch and her rose garden. Discover a treasure box of your own and be inspired to create paintings of flowers in the garden.The museum requires two adults for the first six girls, plus one for every additional six girls.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

FIRESIDE FINE DININGSunday, May 22, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $20/girl Adults are FREECalling all Juniors! Become a campfire chef as part of our new Outdoor Series! Learn all kinds of neat recipes and cooking tips to make your next camp meal a gourmet one.Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Bring your own drinking water. Outdoor Skills patch included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

HAPPY CAMPERSSunday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $8/girl Adults are FREECalling all Daisies and Brownies: start to explore the great outdoors as part of our new Outdoor Series! Come to The OVAL and learn all about tents, campfires, tasty camp snacks, and more.Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Bring your own drinking water. Outdoor Skills patch included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

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CAMPFIRE SING-ALONG AT CAMP DEWITTFriday, June 3 and June 106:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Camp DeWitt 605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $3/girl $3/adultEnjoy Girl Scout tradition at its best! Come to Camp DeWitt for a sing-along and s’mores around the campfire. Be sure to bring a song to lead, flashlight, and a blanket or sit upon. You will also learn traditional Girl Scout songs to add to your repertoire.Families welcome. This is a rain or shine event.Contact: Debbie McGahan, dmcgahan@gshnj.org

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A VERY MERRY UN-BIRTHDAYSaturday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ07040Cost: $15/girl $5/adultFollow Alice in her adventures through Wonderland! Invite one of your favorite adults to join you in celebrating a very merry un-birthday party. We will create the snacks for the tea party, play croquet, make a craft, and “hunt” for the characters in the story.This is a couples program. This is a rain or shine event; dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4235.

GREAT GIRL SCOUT CAMPOUTFriday, June 10 - Sunday June 12 This listing is for the full weekend, 2 overnights.Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521 Middleville, NJ 07855Cost: $80/girl | $40/adultThis fun-filled weekend is for Girl Scouts of all ages! Enjoy a wide variety of Girl Scout activities including hiking, boating, arts and crafts, conservation, a service project, archery for older girls, outdoor cooking, and more. Of course, there will be a campfire, SWAPS, and s’mores.Brownies will sleep in buildings; older girls will sleep in platform tents. All meals and a fun patch are included. All female adults welcome; one adult per group must have completed Outdoor & Overnight Step 1 Training.Contact: Deb Hooker, dhooker@gshnj.org, or 908-947-1733.

DINNER PARTYThursday, June 9, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Kings Cooking Studio 778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills, NJ 07078Cost: $25/girlTry on a chef’s apron as you learn to throw a great dinner party, bring people together, and practice creating course after course with finesse and flair.Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4236.

GREAT GIRL SCOUT CAMPOUTFriday, June 10 - Sunday June 12 This listing is for 1 overnight; Fri./Sat. or Sat./Sun.Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521 Middleville, NJ 07855Cost: $60/girl | $30/adultThis fun-filled weekend is for Girl Scouts of all ages! Enjoy a wide variety of Girl Scout activities including hiking, boating, arts and crafts, conservation, a service project, archery for older girls, outdoor cooking, and more. Of course, there will be a campfire, SWAPS, and s’mores.Brownies will sleep in buildings; older girls will sleep in platform tents. All meals and a fun patch are included. All female adults welcome; one adult per group must have completed Outdoor & Overnight Step 1 Training.Contact: Deb Hooker, dhooker@gshnj.org, or 908-947-1733.

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FUN RUN OBSTACLE COURSESaturday, June 25 Staggered start times beginning at 10:15 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.Lincoln Park 1 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07306Cost: $15/girl $15/adultTie your sneakers, grab your family, and join in this kid-friendly 5K obstacle course. Run, stroll, crawl, prance, twirl, and balance at your own pace--this event isn’t timed, and everyone who completes the course receives a goodie bag and a medal!Families welcome.Contact: Corinne Farkas, cfarkas@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4221.

TRAIN LIKE A TRIBUTEFriday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521 Middleville, NJ 07855Cost: $60/girlSpend two nights at Camp Hoover where you will train like a tribute during the day, then put your skills to the test in the overnight challenge. This is an opportunity to meet new friends even as you compete for the glory of your District. Tributes are highly encouraged to read all three books prior to attending.This is a drop-off program. GSHNJ will provide all necessary chaperones; adults may not spend the night. Tributes will sleep in a cabin on Friday night and in pop-up tents on Saturday night; they should not expect to be grouped with troopmates. All meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are provided. REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2016.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

PADDLE POWERSaturday, June 18 9:00 - 10:30, 10:30 - 12:00, or 12:00 - 1:30Yellow Dog Paddle 68 Van Syckles Rd, Clinton, NJ 08809Cost: $37/girlGrab a paddle, test your balance, and get ready for an on-the-water adventure! Work with instructors to learn the ropes of stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, then hit the reservoir for a day of fun!.The new Girl’s Choice Outdoor Paddling badge is included.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

GREAT GIRL SCOUT CAMPOUTSaturday, June 11 Daisies come for the day on Saturday.Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521 Middleville, NJ 07855Cost: $30/girl $15/adultThis fun-filled weekend is for Girl Scouts of all ages! Enjoy a wide variety of Girl Scout activities including hiking, boating, arts and crafts, conservation, a service project, outdoor cooking, and more.Daisy Girl Scouts are invited for the day and will participate in all age-appropriate activities. Lunch and a fun patch are included. All adults welcome.Contact: Deb Hooker, dhooker@gshnj.org, or 908-947-1733.

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CHINCOTEAGUE WILD PONY SWIMTuesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 28Central Service CenterCost: $175/girl $175/adultTravel to Virginia to witness the wild ponies make their annual swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island on Pony Penning Day—just like in the classic novel Misty of Chincoteage. We’ll also take a sunset cruise, get up close and personal with the residents of the Pony Center, enjoy the pony carnival, and explore Assateague Island National Park.All female adults welcome. Minimum four people per room; one adult required in each room. Breakfast provided; bring money for all other meals and souvenirs. Bus departs from and returns to Central Service Center; parking is limited and unmonitored. The actual pony swim is dependent on the tides: be prepared for an early moring and a long afternoon outdoors while we wait.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

ME & MY GUY RAFTING ADVENTURE WEEKENDFriday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11White Water Challengers 288 North Stagecoach Rd, Weatherly, PA 18255Cost: $85/girl $85/adultGrab your dad or other favorite guy and join us for this perfect blend of memory-making excitement and good old-fashioned fun! The weekend includes two nights of camping; a professionally guided Class I or II rafting trip OR a kayak clinic option for older girls; meals, crafts, outdoor skills, archery, campfires and more. PLUS add-on options like bike trips, zipline, paintball, bunk house and tent rentals, and more.This is an adult/girl program. Minimum age for rafting is 7 years old. Minimum age for kayaking is 14 years old. REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2016.Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243.

BECOME A COOKIE CAPTAIN!Are you an experienced Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador Girl Scout Cookie saleswoman? Do you remember how hard it was to ask that first cookie customer?Help a Daisy or Brownie troop get the most out of their first Girl Scout Cookie Sale experience by becoming a Cookie Captain to your local Cookie Rookies! Cookie Captains help Rookies develop skills, build confidence, and leads activities. Plus, Cookie Captains can apply service hours towards earning her Service to Girl Scouting bar or Hearts of Service! How it Works:1. A Cookie Captain reaches out to a Daisy or Brownie troop who hasn’t sold Girl Scout cookies before, and offers to become their mentor for the cookie sale.2. You coordinate with the Rookies’ leader to establish a schedule where you work with the girls over five sessions to help them prepare for and implement their sale.3. Once you’ve found a troop to mentor, contact Barbara Wilson to receive your program materials and a brief training. Barbara Wilson: bwilson@gshnj.org or 973-842-4236.As a Cookie Captain, you can impact the Girl Scout community by sharing your cookie selling experience with younger girls. At training you’ll receive materials that give you easy step-by-step instructions for teaching your Rookies about the Five Skills of cookie selling.

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GSHNJ offers opportunities for your troop or group to participate in council-led programming when and where YOU want it! Just choose a program from the list below and

contact the corresponding Program Specialist to begin the reservation process!

HOW IT WORKS• Programs must be ordered at least three weeks in advance of requested date. • You must provide a venue for the program. GSHNJ Service Centers and camps are available for these programs—on a limited basis—free of charge. Program Specialists can provide availability information for Council properties.• A $50 refundable deposit is required to reserve free ON DEMAND programs. Your refund will be issued when minimum attendance is met or if you cancel your reservation at least one week in advance of your reservation date. • Any changes to reservations must be made at least one week prior by contacting the appropriate Program Specialist. All standard GSHNJ Program Policies are in effect for ON DEMAND programs.

STEPS TO RESERVE1. Contact the appropriate Program Specialist to secure a date and time at least three weeks in advance, or complete a request via our website, www.gshnj.org.2. Once date, time, and location have been secured, your Program Specialist will provide a link to finalize your registration. Your purchase must be completed within 48 hours of receiving the link, or your reservation is automatically canceled. Only one person should register for your entire troop or group.3. All participants must be registered and paid for in advance. Refundable deposit payments are required for any free program.

ARCHERY OPEN SHOOTINGAT CAMP DEWITTSeasonal: May–October | Duration: 90 minutesCamp DeWitt605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $15/girl Girl Min.: 4 Girl Max.: 12Ready for some fun? Archery is an exciting, safe, physically and mentally challenging sport. No experience necessary—topics covered include range rules, safety, and fundamentals of archery. Long hair must be tied back. Fee includes facilitator.Contact: Ann Wright, awright@gshnj.org

ARCHERY OPEN SHOOTINGAT THE OVALSeasonal: May–October | Duration: 90 minutesThe OVALSouth Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040Cost: $15/girl Girl Min.: 4 Girl Max.: 12Ready for some fun? Archery is an exciting, safe, physically and mentally challenging sport. No experience necessary—topics covered include range rules, safety, and fundamentals of archery. Long hair must be tied back. Fee includes facilitator.Contact: Ann Wright, awright@gshnj.org

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BUBBLE-OLOGYDuration: 90 minutesCost: $10/girl Girl Min.: 5 Girl Max.: 20This program is all about bubbles! Complete experiments to answer questions like “What makes the best bubble solution?” and “Are bubbles always round?” Once you’ve discovered the optimal bubble solution, put it to the test making bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Tables are required; all other supplies are provided. Girls will get messy; dress accordingly and leave your Girl Scout vest/smock at home!Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org

GEOCACHINGDuration: 3 hoursCost: $6/girl Girl Min.: 6 Girl Max.: 24Geocaching is a digital treasure hunting game sweeping the globe. Join us to learn about the game and then follow clues and your GPS unit around the park in search of caches. Geocaching courses available: Bayonne Park in Bayonne, Echo Hill Park in Flemington, Watchung Reservation near the Trailside Nature Center in Mountainside. Girls work in pairs. Minimum of one adult for each pair of girls. Each pair of girls should bring 12 SWAPS to deposit in the caches. Dress for outdoor weather. Contact: Roxie Zeek, rzeek@gshnj.org

GOLD AWARD THINK TANKDuration: 2 hoursCost: FREE Girl Min.: 5 Girl Max.: 20During this group brainstorming session, we will help you sort out your thoughts in choosing an issue to explore and moving forward with your Gold Award Take Action Project. Girls are encouraged to bring an adult along to help with this brainstorming session. In order to participate, girls must have completed their Girl Scout Journey step, attended either a council-sponsored Gold Award Workshop or Webinar, and have begun exploring issues of interest. Contact: awards@gshnj.org

EVERYONE BELONGSDuration: 90 minutesCost: $15/girl Girl Min.: 15 Girl Max.: 30Choose from Ireland, Japan, Russia, Mexico, Native America, France, Greece, Egypt, India, or England, then complete fun activities to discover more about that country’s rich culture, traditions, and place in the world.Contact: Jean Clarson, jclarson@gshnj.org

GOLD AWARD WORKSHOPDuration: 1 hourCost: FREE Girl Min.: 5 Girl Max.: 20The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. Learn about the requirements, council procedures, and tips on making your Gold Award experience successful and rewarding. This workshop is mandatory for anyone interested in earning her Gold Award, and is also available as a webinar throughout the year. Please come prepared to take notes. Leaders, co-leaders, and parents are encouraged to attend. All attendees must register. Contact: awards@gshnj.org

JEWELRY REMIXDuration: 90 minutesCost: $15/girl Girl Min.: 15 Girl Max.: 25Recycled jewelry is a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle old bits and pieces and turn them into trendy and eco-friendly fashion. You will transform old or unused materials into new earrings, a necklace and dress up an empty cigar box to create a personalized jewelry box to store your treasures. Contact: Barbara Wilson, bwilson@gshnj.org

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CHALLENGE COURSESeasonal: May–October | Duration: 3 hoursCamp DeWitt605 Montgomery Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844Cost: $15/girl Girl Min.: 6 Girl Max.: 12Our challenge course fosters a fun, safe, and positive environment in which individuals and troops work together to develop confidence, cooperation and critical thinking skills. A trained facilitator will work with the girls using teamwork and trust activities in combination with low ropes climbing elements and the zip line. This is a great activity to do while camping! Helmets and harnesses are provided for the zip line. Fee includes facilitator.Contact: Ann Wright, awright@gshnj.org

PROGRAM AIDE WORKSHOPDuration: 4 hoursCost: FREE Girl Min.: 6 Girl Max.: 20The second step to earning your Cadette Program Aide award is to complete a council-sponsored leadership training. Work with GSHNJ Program Specialists to develop your leadership skills, learn how to work with children, and gain a deeper understanding of the elements involved in planning and delivering Girl Scout programming. In order to participate, girls must have earned one LiA award. Once Cadettes have completed all steps of the Program Aide award, they are eligible to work with the GSHNJ Program Department to deliver council-led programs to Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Contact: Jamie Kay Discher, jkdischer@gshnj.org

SILVER AWARD WORKSHOPDuration: 1 hourCost: FREE Girl Min.: 5 Girl Max.: 30This interactive workshop is designed specifically for Girl Scout Cadettes who are looking for additional guidance in the development of their Silver Award projects. Work with the GSHNJ Girl Award Program Specialist to understand Silver Award guidelines, develop project ideas, and set a plan for next steps. Contact: awards@gshnj.org

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We have been hard at work crafting some programming that is special and unique to our Council; lovingly known as our “Signature Series.” Be on the lookout for more

of these in the future as we continue to develop ideas.

Did you know that Girl Scouts have been having all sorts of outdoor adventures since the very first troop was formed in 1912? Continue the tradition and join GSHNJ for our brand-new outdoor skills series! There’s a special program for each age level in which you’ll come to camp, learn all kinds of fun, new things, and take

what you already know about the outdoors to the next level. There’s a special, new GSHNJ-only patch for each skill you master. If you think you’re ready to put what you’ve learned into practice, join your sister

Girl Scouts of all ages at the Great Girl Scout Campout at Camp Hoover.

FIRESIDE FINE DININGSunday, May 22, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.The OVALCalling all Juniors! Become a campfire chef as part of our new Outdoor Series! Learn all kinds of neat recipes and cooking tips to make your next camp meal a gourmet one.Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Bring your own water.See page 21 for more information!

HAPPY CAMPERSSunday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.The OVALCalling all Daisies and Brownies: start to explore the great outdoors as part of our new Outdoor Series! Come to The OVAL and learn all about tents, campfires, tasty camp snacks, and more.Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Bring your own drinking water.See page 21 for more information!

FIND YOUR WAYSunday, May 15, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Camp DeWittCalling all Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: brush up on your skills as part of our new Outdoor Series! Join us to learn all about orienteering, trailblazing, Morse Code, semaphore, and more!Come dressed for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring your own water.See page 20 for more information!

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GREAT GIRL SCOUT CAMPOUTFriday, June 10 - Sunday June 12Camp Lou Henry HooverThis fun-filled weekend is for Girl Scouts of all ages! Enjoy a wide variety of Girl Scout activities including hiking, boating, arts and crafts, conservation, a service project, archery, outdoor cooking, and more. Of course, there will be a campfire, SWAPS, and s’mores.Daisy Girl Scouts are invited for the day on Saturday and will participate in all age-appropriate activities; Brownies will sleep in buildings; older girls will sleep in platform tents. All female adults welcome.See pages 22-23 for more information!

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Want to feel more comfortable talking with the press about all the great things your girls do? Need to learn more about social media and how touse it properly to promote your Service

Unit or troop? We’re here to help! Take a look at our upcoming adult-centered programs!

In The Loop

MEDIA MAVENSCalling all Service Units and Troop leaders! We KNOW your girls are out doing amazing work, and we want to help you share your stories and successes! We also know that navigating the media can be tricky, and you’ve told us that you’d like some help with this. Our marketing & communication team has developed a program to do just that. Spend an hour with us (in person, or virtually) and we’ll talk about the basics of inviting press to your event, writing a press release for your girls, and how to include standard Girl Scout language so that we’re all speaking to the press with the same voice, critical to our Girl Scout movement. After you’ve joined this session, you’ll receive access to templates for press invites, sample press releases and a press contact list for your specific area—all the tools you need to become a Media Maven!To sign up for this pilot initiative, please contact Kristen Kraemer at kkraemer@gshnj.org.

#SOCIALMEDIAFacebook. Twitter. Blog. Instagram. Snapchat—oh, MY! Overwhelmed by the social media landscape? Want to learn the ins-and-outs of which tools you should be using? Join us for a 45-minute virtual discussion where our marketing & communications team will provide you with an overview of social media platforms, the user standards for them, best practices, and what you need to know about protecting you, and your girls’ information in the social media space. You’ll walk away with a broader knowledge of this evolving field and the tools you need to engage with parents and girls’—virtually!To sign up for this pilot initiative, please contact Kristen Kraemer at kkraemer@gshnj.org.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES WEBINARMondays: Mar. 21, May 2, Jun. 6 Wednesdays: Apr. 20, Jul. 13, Aug. 246:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Whether your daughter or troop is interested in traveling abroad or staying local, going on your own or with a group, Girl Scouts has many exciting travel opportunities available for you! In this webinar, learn all about GSHNJ and GSUSA travel options including local getaways, Destinations, and trips to Florida and Europe! We’ll explain the application process and even give you tips on money-earning opportunities.Open to individual girls, troops, and adults; all attendees must pre-register. You will receive a link to join the webinar one business day before the session.See page 11 for more details!

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The World is Your Oysterwith the travel opportunities that GSHNJ has to offer!

Take a peek at some of the trips we have planned over the nexr year or two, and enroll in the program of your choice to lock in your pricing!

Itinerary and registration information is available in all of our service centers, or by contacting Roxie Zeek—rzeek@gshnj.org, or 973-842-4243 —for more information!

S U M M E R 2 0 1 6Virginia – Chincoteague Wild Pony SwimTuesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 28Travel to Virginia to witness the wild ponies make their annual swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island on Pony Penning Day—just like in the classic novel Misty of Chincoteage. We’ll also take a sunset cruise, get up close and personal with the residents of the Pony Center, enjoy the pony carnival, and explore Assateague Island National Park.

S U M M E R 2 0 1 7Europe – London to LucerneWednesday, June 28 - Saturday, July 8 • Current price per girl: $4,220 Current price per adult: $ 4,615Girl Scouts will experience the best of both worlds as incredible adventures take them through the bustling streets of London, Paris, and high up into the Swiss Alps. At Pax Lodge and Our Chalet, we’ll arrange for girls to have special pinning ceremonies—making their visits forever memorable and meaningful.Price includes: airfare & transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfasts & dinners, entrance fees, expert local guides, and a full-time tour director.

Florida – Adventures in the Sunshine StateMonday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 • Current price per girl: $2,163 Current price per adult: $2,403Disney! Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Manatees! Kennedy Space Center!Price includes: round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfasts & dinners, entrance fees, full service traveler support team, and illness & accident coverage.

Any group that registers six girls for the Europe trip gets one free adult chaperone. Any group that registers ten girls for the Florida trip gets one free adult chaperone.

S P R I N G 2 0 1 6New York – Meet the AnimalsSunday, March 13Travel with us to spend a day at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. Get up close and personal with the farm’s animal residents and hear their rescue stories. Families welcome.

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The Shestormz had a great first year, and can’t wait to get started on the next season! Are you going to be a Girl Scout Cadette in the fall of 2016 who is interested in exploring robotics, technology, and creative problem solving? Do you want to make new friends who like the same stuff as you do? How about working on a team project in a friendly, competitive atmosphere? Then this might be the place for you! FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams work together over the course of several months to build a robot that can complete a challenge course and do a research project on a contemporary real-world issue related to that challenge. They then compete against other teams in the area based on their robot’s skills, their project, and how well they work together.As there is only room for 10 girls on the Shestormz, we will be holding a lottery for any open spots for 2016-2017. Registration for the lottery opens online on June 1, 2016 and closes on June 19, 2016. New team members will be notified during the week of June 27, 2016. You’ll register for the lottery on our website, in the same way you register for GSHNJ membership or for any other program.If you’re interested in joining the Shestormz, make sure to double check all the dates below as they are mandatory for all team members.T I M E C O M M I T M E N TSunday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., CSC: Meet the team; introduction to building with the LEGO Mindstorms systemSunday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., CSC: Intro to the Mindstorms programming softwareSunday, August 21, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., CSC: Continue to learn all things MindstormsEnd of August TBD FLL Challenge released; mission model build partyWeek of September 12 Begin meeting regularly (exact dates and times to be decided by team at August 21 meeting)Early November TBD FLL scrimmageLate November TBD FLL qualifierMid-December TBD New Jersey regional championshipsC O S T$50/girl for the entire season

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GSHNJ is looking to grow our robotics program but we can’t do it alone! If you are an adult who is interested in starting a team or becoming a coach,

contact Roxie Zeek at rzeek@gshnj.org or 973-842-4243.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR ROBOTICS TEAM FUNDERS:

Best Buy Foundation Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies

General Dynamics – AIS

PNC Bank Foundation C.R. Bard Foundation

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GENERAL CAMP INFO

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) operates two American Camp Association (ACA) accredited summer camps: Resident Camp Lou Henry Hoover in Middleville, NJ and The OVAL Day Camp in Maplewood, NJ.

GSHNJ camps build girls of courage, confidence and character, the core pillars of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. We offer the opportunity for girls to explore nature and the outdoors, the arts, STEM, and financial literacy. Our camp programs are designed to be fun, interactive, and challenging.

Girls entering grades 1-12 can choose from one or both of the camps operated by GSHNJ. All girls are welcome to participate in our summer camp programs regardless of race, religion, physical ability, economic status, or national origin. Our camp program is based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Safe and Secure: GSHNJ camps are a place where every girl can feel safe, valued, and supported while making new friends. Camp staff is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all campers. GSHNJ camps follow the program standards for health, safety, and security guidelines of GSHNJ, GSUSA, ACA, and the New Jersey Youth Camp Standards.

Staff: Our camp staff is comprised of experienced college and high school students, teachers, and mature adults who have a special interest in working with girls in the outdoors. Camp staff participate in an intensive training focused on safety, communication, quality programming, leadership, and team building. All waterfront activities are supervised by certified lifeguards.

Health Care: A Health Supervisor is on site while camp is in session. Waterfront staff and most unit staff are certified in First Aid, CPR and AED. An AED machine is available at all times on each property.

Registration: This year, camp registration will take place online beginning on or before Monday, November 30, 2015. Girls must be registered members of GSUSA. To register a girl as a member, go to www.gshnj.org and click on Register in the top right-hand corner to create a membership account. After you are registered, click on the Camp tab.

Confirmation and Online Parent Guide: Once your camp registration is complete, the Family Manager will receive an email confirmation. This email confirmation will include a link to a Camp Parent Guide, required Health History forms, directions, and other important documents. Health History forms and required special program forms must be completed and sent back to the West Service Center by June 3, 2016.

Program Cancellation: GSHNJ may cancel any program if enrollment for the program is lower than anticipated. A full refund will be given if no substitute program is requested.

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Important DatesJan. 16 • 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.Camp Hoover Tours*

Feb. 20 • 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.Camp Hoover Tours*

April 1 - 3Work Weekend at Camp Hoover

April 17 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Camp Hoover Open House*

April 30 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Volunteer Work Days at The OVAL and Camp DeWitt

May 2Financial Assistance Forms Due

May 7 • 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.Camp Hoover Tours*

May 9Financial Assistance Awardees Notified

May 15 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.The OVAL Open House*

May 28 • 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.The OVAL Tours*

June 3 Camp Tuition Due in Full All Health Forms and Paperwork Due

*All open houses and camp tours are held rain or shine.

Summer Camp Tours & Open HousesNew or seasoned campers and their parents are invited to attend our open houses or tours. Come meet staff, take a tour of our properties, and have all of your camp questions answered!

Volunteer Work DaysVolunteer Work Days are an opportunity for individuals, troops, friends, and families to help revitalize camp after winter, in preparation for the camp season. Projects include cleaning cabins, making small repairs, and clearing brush. These projects are essential to maintaining our camp properties, and hours mat be applied to Hearts of Service.

Camp Lou Henry Hoover 961 West Shore Dr, County Road 521, Middleville, NJ For questions about Camp Hoover, email Camp Director Deb Hooker at dhooker@gshnj.org.

The OVAL South Mountain Reservation South Orange Ave, Maplewood, NJ For questions about The OVAL, email Camp Director Debbie McGahan at dmcgahan@gshnj.org.

To register, go to www.gshnj.org, click on “Register” in the top right-hand corner, and log into your account to complete registration.

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Work Weekend at Camp HooverFriday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3Work Weekend is for individuals, troops, friends, and families. Groups can come for the full weekend or the day. A variety of tasks are available including: rebuilding tent platforms, cleaning cabins, clearing trails, and painting. We are looking for electricians, plumbers, and carpenters to improve our 340-acre facility. There is something for everyone to help with, as we get the camp girl-ready. Be sure to join us in the Dining Hall for lunch and dinner on Saturday, but don’t forget to bring all your other meals and snacks.

Family Camp at Camp HooverFriday, August 26 - Monday, September 5Family Camp is the perfect time to bring your group to Camp Hoover and enjoy a day or two (or more!) of fun summer activities. The waterfront is fully staffed for you to go swimming, boating or just bathe in the sun. You can participate in the Challenge Course, hike Hoover’s hills, archery, arts and crafts, cook-outs and much more. Bring the whole family! There are a variety of housing options from counselor cabins and tents to the Chalets and cabins.

Registration OverviewWho can register for camp?• Any girl can attend camp! Girl must be a registered Girl Scout to either GSHNJ or any other GSUSA council.• If you are not a Girl Scout member and register for camp your order will be cancelled and your $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee will be held.

How do I register my camper?• Summer Camp online registration begins Monday, November 30, 2015. • Go to www.gshnj.org and click on the “Camp” header.• Click on “Summer Camp 2016” and follow the instructions.• If you are from another council please send your membership card to SummerCamp@gshnj.org.

See page 24 for Registrations FAQs. If you experience any trouble please contact Camp Support at 908-947-1708.

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Programming KeyCamp should be fun, but we also want to make sure our programs are intentional and based on best practices. From STEM to entrepreneurship, many of our summer camp programs will help girls learn key competencies of the 21st century. You’ll see these programs are indicated with fun icons. Don’t worry though, we know it’s summer camp (summer camp is supposed to be fun!) and your girl will never feel like she’s stuck in the classroom!

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Registration Overview

Camp Lou Henry Hoover Resident CampWelcome to Camp Lou Henry Hoover Summer Camp, located in Middleville, NJ! Camp Hoover has been shaping great summer memories for girls in grades 1 to 12 since 1953 through learning, discovering, exploring, creating and overcoming challenges! Each summer, Camp Hoover provides a variety of programs and sessions designed to meet the interests of ALL girls.

Camp sessions run from July 10 through August 20. You are grouped according to interest, age and ability in order to make your stay more enjoyable. In addition to your program theme, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of camp activities including crafts, nature, hiking, archery, ropes course, games, cook-outs and waterfront activities including swimming and boating. You will develop responsibility through “kapers” ( jobs that help keep Hoover in order) and other fun and enriching activities. Camp Hoover is a journey into independence – a place where you and your counselors plan weekly adventures together in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.

Hoover offers two experiences: General and Specialty. General Camp programs enable you to experience an array of camp activities every day. Specialty Camp programs focus on a particular interest combined with traditional camp activities like swimming, boating, hiking, cook-outs, crafts and games. Housing depends on the program you choose. You can share a large platform tent equipped with cots and a storage area. Just a few steps away from the tents are the lavatory facilities with flush toilets, hot and cold running water, sinks and showers. Indoor shelter is available during severe storms. The dining hall and program buildings are located within walking distance of the tent units. Based on your program selection you may also choose to stay in one of our camp buildings, equipped with kitchens, bathroom facilities, sleeping rooms with bunk beds, and a common room for gathering. Campers are welcome to stayover between sessions for an additional fee of $80. When registering your daughter, please select this option if needed. 4

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14-17Grand Tour 2 – 6 $440 X X XEverynight Live 7 – 12 $440 X X X XExcursions 3 – 6 $480 X XSurvivor Girl 3 – 6 $440 X XWet and Wild 3 – 6 $440 X XSilly Science 3 – 6 $480 XHoover Pioneers 4 – 6 $480 XOutdoor Odyssey 4 – 6 $480 X XWhat’s Cooking? 4 – 6 $440 XCreation Studio 4 – 10 $440 X X X X XGymnastics 4 – 10 $440 X XHorseback Riding 4 – 10 $700 X X X XPajama Drama 4 – 10 $440 X X XBeach Party 6 – 8 $440 XGot Science? 6 – 8 $480 XMountains to Shore 6 – 8 $900 X XSaddles, Paddles, and Arrows

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Spa- rageous 6 – 8 $480 X XSharp Shooter 6 – 8 $480 X XDigital Dynamics 7 – 10 $440 XLights, Camera, Camp! 7 – 10 $440 XSet Sail 7 – 10 $500 X X X X X XSummer Get Away 7 – 10 $540 Hike CanoeWhat’s Cooking II? 7 – 10 $440 XAdventurer 7 – 12 $800 X XHoover Escapades 7 – 12 $700 XOutdoor Survival 7 – 12 $600 XQuilting Memories 7 – 12 $480 XSuper Summer Baskets 7 – 12 $480 XMiddies 7 – 12 $1,400 X XOff the Beaten Path 7 – 12 $1,400 X XArt and About 9 – 12 $500 XHoover Minipeneurs 9 – 12 $500 XKaleidoscope 14+ $400 X X XLifeguard Training 15+ $900 X5

General ProgramsOur General Programs are designed for girls entering grades 1–12 and provide a broad camp experience with varied activities and waterfront time daily. These programs are great if you want to experience all that Camp Hoover has to offer.

A LITTLE CAMP FUNAugust 4–6Grades: 1–3 Cost: $180Site: Building Maximum: 18 girlsArrive at camp on Thursday morning and enjoy a sampler of activities including swimming, boating, arts and crafts, games, hiking and more! A first camp experience in a nutshell.

EVERYNIGHT LIVESessions 1, 2, 5, 6Grades: 7–12 Cost: $440Site: Building Maximum: 36 girlsSleep through breakfast and wake up late. Fill the nights with stargazing, s’mores over a campfire, twilight swim or boat, arts and crafts by moonlight, archery, games or a midnight snack.

GRAND TOURSessions 1, 5, 6Grades: 2–6 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 30 girlsSample all that Camp Hoover has to offer! Try the ropes course, archery, a pond study, swimming, boating, hiking Hoover’s hills, cooking out, and arts and crafts. Learn about the world around you and how to take care of the environment. Whether you’re a newcomer to Hoover or an experienced camper, Grand Tour is perfect for you!

MINI CAMPJuly 17–20, July 31–Aug. 3, and Aug. 14–17Grades: 2–5 Cost: $280Site: Building Maximum: 20 girlsThis three-night experience is for a first-time camper or for someone who wants a shorter stay at Camp Hoover. Daily waterfront fun, hiking, arts and crafts, a picnic lunch and more will keep you busy during your stay. Note: Campers must be picked up at camp at the end of the camp’s session on Wednesday afternoon.

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Specialty ProgramsOur Specialty Programs are designed for girls entering grades 3–12. Activities are grouped according to program, age, and interest level. Part of your day will be spent with your unit swimming, boating, participating in arts and crafts, hiking, and more! The remainder of your day will be spent on your specialty program choice.

ADVENTURERSessions 5 and 6Grades: 7–12 Cost: $800Site: Tent Maximum: 10 girlsPush yourself to the limit! Try rock climbing, white water rafting on the Lehigh River, hiking and more! Each day will be a new challenge for you and your friends.

ART AND ABOUTSession 5Grades: 9–12 Cost: $500Site: Tent Maximum: 12 girlsCalling all artists! This week is designed to strengthen sketching skills, develop water color techniques and gain an artistic eye. Your days will be spent in and out of camp working on your pieces of art! There will still be time for all the camp favorites.

BEACH PARTYSession 6Grades: 6–8 Cost: $440Site: Building Maximum: 24 girlsSun and fun at the lake and a day trip to Swartswood State Park await you. Spend your days swimming, boating and relaxing on the lake. Learn basic water rescue skills and spend the majority of the day at the Hoover waterfront.

CREATION STUDIOSessions 1–4 and 6Grades: 4–10 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsRecognize your full artistic potential! Try something new or expand your existing talents! Activities include painting, leatherwork, weaving, dipping candles, tie-dye, jewelry making and more.

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DAY AND AWAYGrades: 4–6 Maximum: 20 girlsSite: BuildingLove day camp but want to experience sleep-away camp, too? Encounter the best of both worlds in a special two-week session! Spend the first week at one of our sister camps in Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ)—Jockey Hollow or Lake Rickabear—forming friendships with fellow campers and counselors in your unit and participating in all the great day camp activities. The next week, venture off to Camp Hoover with your same unit and counselors to experience resident camp at its best. This popular program is designed to provide a comfortable transition from day camp to sleep-away camp for girls and their parents. Visit the GSNNJ website (www.gsnnj.org) to sign up for this program!

DIGITAL DYNAMICSSession 2Grades: 7–10 Cost: $440Site: Building Maximum: 12 girlsLearn the ins and outs of your digital camera or tablet! Learn how to take better pictures by exploring digital techniques like composition and lighting. Edit and manage your pictures using photo software.

EXCURSIONSSessions 2 and 5Grades: 3–6 Cost: $480Site: Tent Maximum: 24 girlsTake day trips outside of Camp Hoover exploring waterfalls, taking hikes, and discovering the beauty of northern New Jersey. Visit Franklin Mineral Mines, Pequest Fish Hatchery, Millbrook Village and our local state parks. Back at camp, go on a treasure hunt, search for bugs and animals, and explore Camp Hoover.

GOT SCIENCE?Session 1Grades: 6–8 Cost: $480Site: Building Maximum: 18 girlsSpend the week working on a variety of projects including building your own catapult, examining owl pellets, building a bridge, making a robot out of toothbrushes, working in groups to solve problems and more! Here is your chance to take risks and share your love of science with others!

GYMNASTICSSessions 1 and 3Grades: 4–10 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsCartwheel into camp! Gymnastics instruction is for all skill levels and includes practice in tumbling, dance, balance beam, vault, and floor exercises. You’ll have a chance to showcase your newly-acquired skills in an end-of-the-week performance! Experienced counselors will instruct at each level.

HOOVER ESCAPADESSession 1Grades: 7–10 Cost: $700Site: Tent Maximum: 24 girlsSet off on a trip to explore, see the sights and take in some of the local attractions of northern New Jersey. Enjoy trips to Tomahawk Lake Waterpark, tubing on the Delaware River, and much more!

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HOOVER MINIPRENEURSSession 3Grades: 9–12 Cost: $500Site: Building Maximum: 12 girlsA week long program teaches the principles of entrepreneurship in a fun way! Come up with an idea, create a business plan and budget, develop a product or service and “sell” it to the rest of camp in a fun and non-competitive manner! Plus enjoy all camp favorites!

HOOVER PIONEERSSession 5Grades: 4–6 Cost: $480Site: Building Maximum: 24 girlsHere’s your chance to live like a true pioneer. Learn to make butter, bake bread, cookout, dip candles, make natural dyes, prepare homemade apple cider, work on pioneer crafts, participate in archery and enjoy a day trip to the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show.

HORSEBACK RIDINGSession 1, 3, 5, and 6Grades: 4–10 Cost: $700Site: Tent Maximum: 20 girlsProgress at your own pace as you spend three hours each day at nearby Spring Valley Farms riding and learning about tack. Ride Western saddle in the outdoor and indoor rings and enjoy a special trail ride. Spend time learning more about horses and horse care.

KALEIDOSCOPESessions 2, 4, and 6Ages 14+ Cost: $400Site: Tent Maximum: 12 girlsDo you enjoy working on service projects? Is leadership your thing? Here’s your chance to spend a week at camp helping others and yourself. Gain leadership and service hours by planning and working on service projects at Camp Hoover and then work directly with younger campers in the units to sharpen your leadership skills.

LIFEGUARD TRAININGSession 1Ages 15+ Cost: $900Site: Tent Maximum: 12 girlsSpend the week at Camp Hoover learning the basics of water rescue and safety and earning the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, as well as First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED. Note: All campers participating in this program need to be strong swimmers and demonstrate ability to complete a series of pre-course water tests including a continuous distance swim.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, CAMPSession 3Grades: 7–10 Cost: $440Site: Building Maximum: 12 girlsJoin us for a week of movie mania! Learn the basics of making digital movies including editing, screen writing, acting and filming. Gear up for your own movie premiere on Friday night!

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MIDDIESSessions 1 and 2Grades: 7-12 Cost: $1,400Site: Tent Maximum: 12 girlsCanoeing down the Delaware River can be a thrill… After a few days of canoeing and camping training at Camp Hoover (including an overnight by the lake), set out for a canoe adventure on the Delaware River. Experience magnificent scenery, physical challenge, and the rewards of teamwork. Girls participating in this trip should have previous experience canoeing. Note: Two week program, no additional stayover fee.

OUTDOOR ODYSSEYSessions 1 and 4Grades: 4–6 Cost: $480Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsPractice your hiking and canoeing skills while enjoying Hoover’s general program including the challenge course and waterfront. Plan and participate in a one-day hiking trip at the Delaware Water Gap and a one-day trip canoeing on the Delaware River.

OFF THE BEATEN PATHSessions 3 and 4Grades: 7-12 Cost: $1,400Site: Tent Maximum: 12 girlsThis special two-week program gives you the unique feeling of being one with the woods, depending on your own skills and nature’s hospitality. You will sharpen your camping skills, plan your trip, take day hikes and work on the challenge course. Then it is off to the beautiful Appalachian Trail for a five-day overnight backpacking adventure. Note: Two week program, no additional stayover fee.

OUTDOOR SURVIVALSession 2Grades: 7-12 Cost: $600Site: Primitive Maximum: 10 girlsLive primitively while learning the basics of camping including fire building, survival techniques, water purification and more. Spend one day rock climbing at Rick’s Rocks.

PAJAMA DRAMASessions 2, 4, and 6Grades: 4–10 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 24 girlsDevelop your entertaining skills. Work on group drama activities, design costumes and scenery, and hone your acting skills. Put your skills to the test while performing for your camp friends in an end-of-the-week performance!

QUILTING MEMORIESSession 3Grades: 7–10 Cost: $480Site: Building Maximum: 10 girlsLearn the basics of using a sewing machine while making a t-shirt quilt. Bring some of your favorite t-shirts (16 adult-sized t-shirts) to camp and create a 4” x 4” block quilt. Enjoy all camp activities when you are done sewing each day.

MOUNTAINS TO SHORESessions 1 and 2Grades: 6-8 Cost: $900Site: Tent Maximum: 6 girlsCamp Hoover (Middleville, NJ) and Camp Farnsworth (Thetford, VT) will join together for two weeks of fun and adventure. Arrive at Camp Hoover on Sunday and spend a week participating in the camp’s general activities. Take trips to local sites such as the Jersey Shore, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, or canoeing on the Delaware River. Then. spend a week at Camp Farnsworth and participate in the camp’s general activities. Take trips to local sites such as Ben & Jerry’s, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, and Quechee Gorge or hiking in the Green or White Mountains. The girls will stay together for the two wks. and plan activities based on their interests.Note: Two week program, no additional stayover fee.

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SADDLES, PADDLES, ARROWSSessions 2 and 4Grades: 6-8 Cost: $500Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsSpend the week enjoying archery, canoeing and riding horses. Learn the fundamentals of canoeing and take a day trip around Swartswood Lake. Take a trip to the stables to spend time with the horses and go on a trail ride. Spend one day at the archery range working on scoring a bulls-eye.

SPA-RAGEOUSSessions 3 and 4Grades: 6-8 Cost: $480Site: Building Maximum: 20 girlsCome to camp to relax! Start your day with yoga, learn about aromatherapy, make your own bath and beauty products like sugar scrubs, cleansing masks and fizzing bath bombs. Participate in group walks/jogs or spend extra time journaling, reading, hula hooping or lounging by the lake.

SUMMER GET AWAYSession 1 (Hike) and 3 (Canoe)Grades: 7-10 Cost: $540Site: Tent Maximum: 12 girlsSpend two days and one night either canoeing on the Delaware River or hiking and backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. While at camp help to plan the trip, practice your camping skills, strengthen your hiking or canoeing proficiency, and learn about leave no trace camping as you prepare for your adventure.

SET SAILSessions 1-6Grades: 7-10 Cost: $500Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsTack away and try your hands at gliding across Swartswood Lake in a Sunfish sailboat. Spend several hours each day receiving instruction from our trained staff and testing your skills on the water! Note: All campers participating in boating activities prepare by learning lifejacket and water safety, which includes a deep-water test.

SHARP SHOOTERSessions 2 and 5Grades: 6-8 Cost: $480Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsEnjoy archery and camp? Great for new archers and those who want to improve their skills. Work with recurve and compound bows, make a 3-D target, play games, and learn to use and maintain a bow. Daily there will be focus on form and mechanics to hone in on individual skills. The week will be wrapped up with an archery tournament!

SILLY SCIENCESession 4Grades: 3-6 Cost: $480Site: Building Maximum: 18 girlsThis week of science has been hiding at camp! Learn how goo, slime and mud are cool. Make and eat dirt, puppy chow and other cool snack. Work as a member of a team to create bubbles, silly putty and rockets! Plus enjoy all the other camp activities!

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SURVIVOR GIRLSessions 4 and 6Grades: 3-6 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 20 girlsLearn how to survive in the outdoors – orienteering, knife safety, emergency signals, and hiking. Learn how to survive on edible plants and sleep out in a tent you pitched yourself.

WET AND WILDSessions 1 and 3Grades: 3-6 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 36 girlsEnjoy a world of water fun! Water balloon volleyball, a splash contest, water aerobics and more! Spend each morning swimming, boating, funyaking, exploring the lake, and learning about water safety.

WHAT’S COOKING?Session 6Grades: 4–6 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsSpend your days exploring various forms of outdoor cooking from Dutch ovens to pie irons to reflector ovens. Learn how to cook over a fire and prepare fun appetizers or a full meal for your tent mates to share! Design a meal for your unit, and learn to shop within a budget to prepare it!

WHAT’S COOKING II?Session 4Grades: 7-10 Cost: $440Site: Tent Maximum: 18 girlsSpend your days exploring various forms of outdoor cooking from Dutch ovens to pie irons to reflector ovens. Push your outdoor cooking skills to the next level and share what you learn with the rest of your unit. Design a meal for your unit, and learn to shop within a budget to prepare it!

SUPER SUMMER BASKETSSession 2Grades: 7–12 Cost: $480Site: Building Maximum: 12 girlsWeave baskets that express your personality. Learn the oldest craft, including how to use reeds, colors, textures, fabrics and harvested natural items to weave a wide variety of baskets. Basic and intermediate skills include twining, continuous, and start and stop weaving with a variety of rims.

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The OVAL Day CampWelcome to The OVAL Day Camp located in the picturesque South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood, NJ. The OVAL has been offering girls the opportunity to explore and discover the out-of-doors since 1959. Our camp programs are designed to

challenge girls while creating friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

Day camp sessions run from June 28th – August 19th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday for girls entering grades 1 to 10. Girls are grouped according to age in units. Girls participate in a program theme each week along with art studio, hiking, outdoor cooking, nature, sports, games, archery (grade 4 & up), and an exciting off-site trip. During their time at camp, girls will develop a sense of responsibility and independence in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.

Our summer day camp fees include all activity supplies, weekly trip, camp shirt (one per camper), daily snacks, and bus transportation.

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The OVAL Day Camp

Program Grade Cost June 28 - July 1

July 5 - 8

July 11 - 15

July 18 - 22

July 25 - 29

August 1 - 5

August 8 - 12

August 15 -19

Outdoor Fun 1 $265 XArt to Wear 1 $265 XSweet Treats 1 $295 XCheer & Tumble 1 $295 XScience Discovery 1 $295 XExploring Art 1 $295 XFairies, Flowers, & Butterflies

1 $295 X

Around the World 1 $295 X

Program Grade Cost June 28 - July 1

July 5 - 8

July 11 - 15

July 18 - 22

July 25 - 29

August 1 - 5

August 8 - 12

August 15 -19

Fashion Art 2–3 $265 XSenses 2–3 $265 XCupcakes & Candy 2–3 $265 XScience Explorer 2–3 $265 XTumbling & Pom Poms 2–3 $295 X XPhotography in Nature 2–3 $295 XMedievel Princess 2–3 $295 XDesign Shoppe 2–3 $295 XFun with Games 2–3 $295 XLet’s Camp 2–3 $295 XMusical Mix 2–3 $295 XGet Up and Dance 2–3 $295 XThe Sky’s the Limit 2–3 $295 XSnack & Munch 2–3 $295 XArt in the Outdoors 2–3 $295 X

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2016 Summer Sessions Grades 2-3 1 65432 87

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Program Grade Cost June 28 - July 1

July 5 - 8

July 11 - 15

July 18 - 22

July 25 - 29

August 1 - 5

August 8 - 12

August 15 -19

Cheer & Dance 4–6 $265 XCome Fly with Me 4–6 $265 XArchery 4–6 $265 XGlass Art 4–6 $265 XGo Geo 4–6 $295 XOne Stroke Painting 4–6 $295 XCamp Twist 4–6 $385 XSweet Delights 4–6 $295 XDream Designs 4–6 $295 XDetective 4–6 $295 XJeweler 4–6 $295 XArchery 4–6 $295 XOn Stage, Off Broadway (2 wks.)

4–6 $590 X X

Becoming a Chef 4–6 $295 XCamptropolis 4–6 $295 X

Program Grade Cost June 28 - July 1

July 5 - 8

July 11 - 15

July 18 - 22

July 25 - 29

August 1 - 5

August 8 - 12

August 15 -19

Bake Shoppe 7–10 $265 XGeo Quest 7–10 $265 XArchery II 7–10 $295 XMovie Makers (2 wks.) 7–10 $590 X XNew Cuisines 7–10 $295 XAmazing Adventures 7–10 $360 XGems, Jewels, & Glass 7–10 $295 XCounselor in Training (2 wks.)

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2016 Summer Sessions Grades 4-6 1 65432 87

2016 Summer Sessions Grades 7-10 1 65432 87

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AMAZING ADVENTURESSession 7Grades: 7-10 Cost: $360Maximum: 12 girlsGet ready for some amazing adventures. Try the Treetop Adventure course at South Mountain Recreation, see a Broadway show in New York City, go rock climbing, and canoeing or kayaking.

ARCHERYSessions 2 and 6Grades: 4-6 Cost: $265 (session 2)Maximum: 20 girls $295 (session 6)Explore the sport of archery. Learn about archery safety, bow types, parts of the bow, proper equipment, and shooting techniques. Practice skills throughout the week at our archery range and finish the week with the archery challenge course. Girls will earn the Archery badge.

ARCHERY IISession 3Grades: 7-10 Cost: $295Maximum: 12 girlsDevelop your archery skills. Learn about archery safety, bow types, parts of the bow, proper equipment, and shooting techniques. Practice skills throughout the week at our archery range and finish the week with the archery challenge course. Girls will earn the Archery badge.

ART IN THE OUTDOORSSession 8Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsBe inspired by the outdoors. Paint the outdoors with watercolors, mold with river clay, print with feathers, paint while running an obstacle course, dribble with melted crayons, and tell a story with stones.

ART TO WEARSession 2Grades: 1 Cost: $265Maximum: 16 girlsExpress your own style with wearable art. Design and create unique fashion wear including a shirt, hat, jewelry and accessories. Display your style for your camp friends.

BAKE SHOPPESession 1Grades: 7–10 Cost: $265Maximum: 12 girlsMaster the art of baking and decorating. Bake cupcakes and other goodies, learn buttercream icing and fondant techniques. Explore product marketing as you create your own signature design for packaging your baked goods. Learn about food handling and safety.

BECOMING A CHEFSession 7Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsExperience how to cook in a fun and healthy way. Prepare a great breakfast, a healthy lunch and a delicious dinner. Hands-on training will include all safety rules needed to work in a kitchen. Girls will earn the Simple Meals badge.

AROUND THE WORLDSession 8Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 16 girlsTravel around the world to learn about traditions and customs of other countries. Tour South America, Europe, Asia and more. Explore world cultures through art, dance and food.

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CAMP TWISTSession 4Grades: 4-6 Cost: $385Maximum: 20 girlsSample day camp and resident camp. Start your week at The OVAL, meet new friends, learn camp skills, hike, try archery, tie dye and cook out. Then travel with your camp counselors and friends to Camp Hoover. Sleep in a cabin and participate in swimming, boating, the ropes course, arts & crafts, a cookout, and closing campfire.  Girls spend Monday and Tuesday at The OVAL, then arrive at The OVAL on Wednesday morning, with their gear, for a group bus ride to Hoover. Girls will stay at Hoover from Wednesday through Saturday morning. Parent pick up at Camp Hoover on Saturday morning.

CAMPTROPOLISSession 8Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsDo you have what it takes to create the next great small business? Girls will work together in teams to create a small business plan and put it into action. Each team will market their products at camp and see who meets the customers needs. Girls will earn the Business Owner badge.

CHEER & DANCESession 1Grades: 4-6 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsLearn cheer, dance and tumbling basics with a focus on safety practices. Develop teamwork and cooperation skills while working as a group to create a team cheer and dance. Practice and perform the cheer and dance for your camp friends.

CHEER & TUMBLESession 4Grades: 1 Cost: $295Maximum: 16 girlsLearn cheer and tumbling basics with a focus on safety practices. Develop teamwork and cooperation skills while working as a group to create a team cheer. Practice and perform the cheer for your camp friends.

COME FLY WITH MESession 1Grades: 4-6 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsJoin us for some high flying adventures. Discover the role of women in flight. Learn about the fundamentals of flight, hot air balloons and drones. Launch a rocket and build an airplane.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)Session 4-5Grades: 13+ (by 6/26/16) Cost: $420Maximum: 12 girlsLearn what it takes to become a camp counselor in this two week program. Develop skills in leadership, interpersonal communications, time management, teamwork, camp programs, and the outdoors. After successful completion of the CIT program, continue to develop your leadership and camp counselor skills by volunteering as a Camp Aide for Session 6 or 7. Girls age 14 and 15 who have successfully completed the CIT program will receive first consideration to volunteer as a Camp Aide the following summer.

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CUPCAKES & CANDYSession 2Grades: 2-3 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsLearn the art of cupcake decorating. Practice buttercream icing techniques, decorate cupcakes and make candy. Learn about food handling and safety. Shop for decorating supplies at the camp bake shoppe and make treats for others to sample.

DESIGN SHOPPESession 4Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsDesign and create on a budget. Learn to manage your camp money. Make smart buying choices as you design and choose the materials to create jewelry, a purse, and a picture frame. Girls will earn the Money Manager badge.

DETECTIVESession 5Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsDelve into the world of detective science. Work on your observation skills as you follow the clues to solve a mystery. Girls will earn the Detective badge.

DREAM DESIGNSSession 5Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsUse your imagination and personal style to become the designer of your own room. Make an ice dye pillow, a no sew throw and crazy canvas designs.

EXPLORING ARTSession 6Grades: 1 Cost: $295Maximum: 16 girlsExplore your artistic creativity while working with a variety of art materials. Create a leather pendant, plaster craft, clay beads, stained glass and paper collage.

FAIRIES, FLOWERS, & BUTTERFLIESSession 7Grades: 1 Cost: $295Maximum: 16 girlsUse your imagination as you explore the out-of-doors. Hidden fairy houses, the butterfly life cycle, flower and butterfly inspired crafts and a magical fairy party.

FASHION ARTSession 1Grades: 2-3 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsExpress your own style with wearable art. Design and create unique fashion wear including a shirt, hat, jewelry and accessories. Display your style for your camp friends.

FUN WITH GAMESSession 5Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsHave fun with your camp friends as you explore teamwork, fair play, competition, and good sportsmanship. Challenge yourself with a collection of indoor, outdoor and board games to develop creative thinking and problem solving skills. Girls will earn the Fair Play badge.

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GEMS, JEWELS, & GLASSSession 8Grades: 7-10 Cost: $295Maximum: 12 girlsDesign and create jewelry, polish a gemstone and learn the tools of the trade. Explore the art of glass fusing using colored glass mosaics to make a beautiful keepsake. Learn to safely cut glass. Glass project will be mailed home after being fused in a glass kiln.

GEO QUESTSession 2Grades: 7-10 Cost: $265Maximum: 12 girlsGo on a geocaching quest, learn to use a GPS receiver and search for hidden caches. Test your skills with the South Mountain Reservation cache and start a Travel Bug on its journey. Challenge yourself at the Duke Farms GeoTrail.

GET UP AND DANCESession 7Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsExplore the world of dance and find your inner dancer. Learn fun warm-ups, practice dance steps, and create your own dance to perform at the camp show. Girls will earn the Dancer badge.

GLASS ARTSession 2Grades: 4-6 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsExplore the art of glass fusing. Use colored glass mosaics to design and create beautiful keepsakes. Learn to safely cut glass. Projects will be mailed home after being fused in a glass kiln.

GO GEOSession 3Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsBecome part explorer part detective as you learn to use a GPS receiver to find hidden caches. Go on a geocaching adventure to find caches and start a Travel Bug on its journey. Girls will earn the Geocacher badge.

JEWELERSession 6Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsDesign your own signature look. Learn the tools of the trade as you make jewelry with metal, everyday materials, and your imagination. Girls will earn the Jeweler badge.

LET’S CAMPSession 6Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsGet to know the outdoors. Explore basic skills needed to go camping. Learn hiking etiquette, plant and animal safety, hike the trails around camp, make an outdoor snack. Learn how to pitch a tent, practice no trace camping and nature conservation. Girls will earn the Hiker badge.

MEDIEVAL PRINCESSSession 4Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsThe Middle Ages was the era of knights, fair ladies, princesses, and castles. Learn about and recreate traditional clothing, food and entertainment. Explore the design of a castle and the engineering behind the catapault.

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MOVIE MAKERSessions 4-5Grades: 7-10 Cost: $590Maximum: 12 girlsUse your imagination to showcase your camp adventures and create a camp movie in this two week program. Learn digital video basics, story boarding, shooting techniques, filming and editing. Host a screening of your film. Girls will earn the Digital Movie Maker badge.

MUSICAL MIXSession 6Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsLearn songs from musicals and popular movies. Create a show, design costumes, and stage a production. Develop confidence while performing for your camp friends.

NEW CUISINESSession 6Grades: 7-10 Cost: $295Maximum: 12 girlsExpand your culinary experience. Prepare a tasty new dish from another part of the world, a different region of the U.S. and another time period. Develop your culinary skills and host a new cuisines luncheon. Girls will earn the New Cuisines badge.

ON STAGE, OFF BROADWAYSessions 7-8Grades: 4-6 Cost: $590Maximum: 20 girlsIn this two week program girls will learn what it takes to create a stage production. From backdrops to costumes, girls will create it all as they develop their improv and acting skills for our camp show.

ONE STROKE PAINTINGSession 3Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsExpress yourself with the “one stroke” method of painting. Blend, shade and highlight all in one paint stroke to create simple, fast and beautiful designs on canvas, glass, and metal.

OUTDOOR FUNSession 1Grades: 1 Cost: $265Maximum: 16 girlsGet to know the outdoors. Explore basic skills needed to go camping. Learn hiking etiquette, plant and animal safety, hike the trails around camp, make an outdoor snack. Learn how to pitch a tent, practice no trace camping and nature conservation.

PHOTOGRAPHY IN NATURESession 3Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsLearn basic digital photography. Be inspired by exploring nature, taking a hike, and going on a photo scavenger hunt. Capture the beauty of nature with your photos. Hands-on practice taking pictures. Digital camera will be provided for program use.

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SCIENCE DISCOVERYSession 5Grades: 1 Cost: $295Maximum: 16 girlsDiscover the fun of science and engineering. Make a kaleidoscope, build a marshmallow tower, mix up a batch of Oobleck, launch a rocket, create a sun print, and more.

SCIENCE EXPLORERSession 2Grades: 2-3 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsExplore the world of engineering. Develop problem solving and planning skills as you design and build a bridge then test how much weight it can hold. Build your own sailboat and see how you fare at our summer sailboat races.

SENSESSession 1Grades: 2-3 Cost: $265Maximum: 20 girlsExplore your five senses and how they work together for you to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the world around you. Go on a tiny scavenger hunt, listen to the sounds of nature, learn Sign Language and more. Girls will earn the Senses badge.

SNACK AND MUNCHSession 8Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsCreate healthy snacks that are fun to make and taste great. Make delicious dips, savory delights, and a scrumptious smoothie. Girls will earn the Snacks badge.

SWEET DELIGHTSSession 4Grades: 4-6 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsLearn the art of cupcake decorating. Practice buttercream icing and fondant techniques. Decorate cookies and make chocolate. Learn about food handling and safety. Shop for decorating supplies at the camp bake shoppe and make treats for others to sample.

SWEET TREATSSession 3Grades: 1 Cost: $295Maximum: 16 girlsLearn the art of cupcake decorating. Practice buttercream icing techniques. Learn about food handling and safety. Shop for decorating supplies at the camp bake shoppe and make treats for others to sample. Girls will earn the Making Choices Daisy Leaf.

THE SKY’S THE LIMITSession 7Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsJoin us for some high flying adventures. Discover the role of women in flight. Learn about the fundamentals of flight, hot air balloons and drones. Launch a rocket and build an airplane.

TUMBLING & POM POMSSessions 3 and 5Grades: 2-3 Cost: $295Maximum: 20 girlsLearn cheer and tumbling basics with a focus on safety practices. Develop teamwork and cooperation skills while working as a group to create a team cheer. Practice and perform the cheer for your camp friends.

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Optional Services for The OVALLunch ProgramAn optional cold lunch program is provided by Simply Gourmet, an independent food service company, for an additional fee. Simply Gourmet offers “kid-friendly” nutritious, nut-free meals delivered to camp daily and individually packaged with the camper’s name. Participate by going to www.simplygourmetlunches.com. Please note that this service will not be available on off-site trip days. Menus will be available for ordering beginning June 1, 2016.

OvernightsFor girls entering grades 3 to 10. Experience camp life after the sun goes down, help prepare dinner and breakfast the next morning. Enjoy a campfire sing-along! Spend the night with your friends in cabins with screened porches, electricity and indoor bathrooms. Girls are grouped in sleepover cabins by age. For an additional $30 fee, girls can stay over on Thursday night during sessions 3, 5, and 7. Friday lunch is included. A Thursday night 9 pm early pickup is also an option for campers who are not quite ready to spend the night.

Girls will bring home a permission slip to register for the overnight on Monday of each designated overnight session.

TransportationArriving & Departing by Car: Campers driven to camp should arrive between 8:45 am and 9:00 am and be picked up at 3:50 pm. Select Parent Drop-off and Parent Pick-Up during online registration.

Arriving & Departing by Bus: Bus transportation to and from camp is included in the camp fee. Each bus is staffed by a bus counselor, who greets and releases campers to their parent/guardian. Bus stops are centralized in Hudson, Essex, Union and Somerset counties and designed to serve as many girls as possible in the area. Please choose your bus stop during online registration.

Bus stop times are subject to change to handle overflow or lack of campers at particular stops. There is no supervision at the bus stops; it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to supervise campers. Please be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to pick-up or drop-off times.

Camp must be notified prior to any changes to campers’ bus route, bus stop, or parent transport.

THERE WILL BE BUS STOPS IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS: Weekhawken, Hoboken (2), Jersey City, Bayonne, Scotch Plains, Westfield, Cranford, Union, Maplewood, Nutley, Montclair, Verona, Livingston, North Branch, Somerville, Berkeley Heights, and Summit.

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HOW TO REGISTER• All girls must have a valid 2016 Girl Scout membership• If your girl is not a Girl Scout member and registers for camp, your order will be cancelled and your $75 per session registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.• Go to www.gshnj.org and click on the Camp tab.• Click on Summer Camp 2016 and follow the instructions.

HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT• After you have registered your camper(s), click on the dashboard.• Under Finacials click “make a payment.”• Here you can also add Trading Post (coming early Spring).• Your camper is not registered for their program until a $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee for each session is paid.• If you are applying for Financial Assistance you still need to register your camper and pay the $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee.• To pay pending camp tuition, return to the online registration website at any time, but no later than June 3, 2016.• You can return more than once to make a payment. • All accounts must be paid in full by June 3, 2016.• Any order not paid by June 3, 2016 will be cancelled and the $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee is held. • All registrations submitted after June 3, 2016 must be paid in full.

WHAT’S NEXT?• You will receive a confirmation email that states your camper is registered, if you do not see the word ‘registered’ under ‘Status,’ log back in and make sure your registration fee was paid.• On your camp dashboard you will be able to fill out all needed health forms and required special program forms. • A copy of your camper’s immunization and front and back copy of your insurance cards need to be mailed to the West Service Center by June 3, 2016. • Please note: – A doctor’s signature is not required on the Health History Form. – Immunizations record and/or allergy plans are required.

CAN I CHANGE A PROGRAM OR SESSION?• A $30 transfer fee will be charged to change a program or session.• Changes must be sent by email to SummerCamp@gshnj.org. Please indicate the camp, program/session, and girl’s full name in the subject line.

IS THERE A WAITING LIST?• Yes—if all spots are full, the registration system will allow you to be placed on the waiting list.

WHAT IF I WANT A REFUND?• Prior to June 3, 2016: written refund requests will be honored, less the $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee.• After June 3, 2016: no refunds, except for requests due to a death in the immediate family or medical necessity (a written note from a physician must accompany the request) less the $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee.• There will be no refunds or credits for no-shows, partial sessions, adjustment difficulties, early departure, late arrival, or other scheduling issues.• Any approved refunds will be processed within four weeks of receiving.

IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE?• Any registered GSHNJ Girl Scout may apply for financial assistance.• Girls must be registered GSHNJ members by December 30, 2015.• If your girl is a member of another GSUSA council, contact your local council for financial assistance procedures.• The GSHNJ Camp Financial Assistance (CFA) form can be downloaded at www.gshnj.org/camp.• Financial assistance may cover up to 1 week of camp.• Each family’s eligibility and the availability of funds determine the amount granted.• Online camp registration must be completed with a $75 per session non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee per program prior to mailing the CFA form.• Deadline for the CFA form is May 2, 2016. No applications are accepted after this date.• Final decisions for CFA will be made by May 9, 2016. You will be notified by email regarding any decisions.

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