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Girl Scout Resident Camp at Camp Evelyn 1-5 Nights
Girl Scout Day Events at Camp Evelyn
Girl Scout Resident Camp at Camp Evelyn 1-5 Nights
Come to camp to get back to nature, meet new friends, learn new skills, and help save a little corner of your world. Camp helps continue the Girl Scout Leadership Experience of Discover, Connect, and Take Action. Through the discovery process at camp, girls develop a strong sense of self, develop positive values, and gain practical life skills. Girls connect with other girls at camp, developing healthy relationships, learning cooperation and team building, and how to resolve conflicts. Camp may also lead to girls taking action by helping them to identify community needs, become problem solvers, and educate and inspire others to make a difference in the world.
There are programs for every girl at Camp Evelyn! All sessions include plenty of exciting fun such as swimming, singing around the campfire, arts & crafts, hiking, making new friends, and of course enjoying yummy s'mores.
Camp Catalog (printable pdf version)
Registration Form (printable pdf version)
Girl Scout Day Events at Camp Evelyn
Would you like to spend the day at Camp Evelyn? If so, here are some great opportunities for you. No matter what theme day you sign up for, all programs include swim time in the pool. Please remember the following items to make your day at camp complete.
Bring: A bag lunch (clearly labeled with your name), a backpack or tote bag with a swim suit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, and spending money to shop the canteen. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes appropriate for trails. Flip flops are not permitted.
Paperwork: Please bring with you a transportation form indicating who will be permitted to pick you up from Camp Evelyn at the end of the day.
The canteen, camp store, will be open during the day for you to shop for camp souvenirs.
*Please note: Day Events are "Girl Only" events; your parents/guardians or troop advisors will be dropping you off in the morning and picking you up in the afternoon. Day Events are designed to give you a first taste of the Camp Evelyn experience and take steps towards staying overnight at Camp Evelyn without an adult.
Drop Off is at 9:30am with Pick-up at 4:30pm
Cost is $25 per session
Sessions for girls entering grade 1 in fall
Sessions for girls entering grades 1-3 in fall
Sessions for girls entering grades 4-5 in fall
Sessions for girls entering grades 4-8 in fall
Sessions for girls entering grades 6-8 in fall
Sessions for girls entering grade 1 in fall
Daisy Day - Friday, June 18
School is out, and it's time for some summer camp fun! Daisies, this is your day to experience some of the magical opportunities Camp Evelyn holds for every Girl Scout. Learn fun camp songs and games, use your imagination to create an awesome art project, enjoy learning how to make s'mores over the campfire, go swimming in the pool and so much more! After the Daisy Day at Camp Evelyn you will definitely want to come back for more!
Sessions for girls entering grades 1-3 in fall
Evie Day - Thursday, June 17
Start your summer off right, by coming to Camp Evelyn and sampling a little bit of everything. You may participate in boating, swimming in the pool, games, songs and so much more! This day event is a great way for you to find out waht activities you enjoy so that the next time you attend Camp Evelyn you can sign up for a program focusing on your favorite activity.
Luau Day - Wednesday, August 4
Everyone loves a luau and the magic of the Hawaiian Islands. Come to camp for this day long Hawaiian celebration! We will kick off the day with lei making, since lei's are an important part of any celebration in Hawaii. There will be hula lessons, tribal body painting, and tropical treats! You may even choose to participate in a limbo or hula hoop contest. There will be plenty of time for swimming in the pool too!
Capture the Flag Day - Tuesday, July 27
Capture the Flag is a traditional camp game where two teams try to find their opponents flag without getting caught on their territory. Your team will have time in the morning to create a team name, design your team flag, create a team cheer, strategize your game plan and paint your faces with your team's colors. Then when the game breaks, your team will be ready. Who will capture the flag this summer?
Outdoor Cookin' Day - Wednesday, July 28
If cooking out is one of your favorite camp activities, then this day event is for you! In the morning you will choose what you want to prepare for lunch over the campfire and gather all of the needed supplies. Then, learn how to safely make and tend to an outdoor fire and work together to prepare lunch and dessert for yourself and your friends. Whether you choose stick cooking, one pot meals, pudgy pies, or something new, you will be leaving camp with one more experience with cookin' in the out of doors.
Harry Potter Day - Thursday, July 29
Come to Camp Evelyn and feel like you are at Hogwarts! The sorting hat will place you into your "camp houses" and the houses will compete in a quiddich tournament! House names will be: Ravenswing, Owlclaw, Pheonixfire, and Fairydust. You will also create your own wand, make a potion, and help your group to earn house points throughout the day to see who will win the house cup. You may even choose to participate in a herbology class (plants) or incantations (campfire songs).
Colorful Design Day - Friday, July 30
Spend your day at camp participating in designing your favorite colorful art projects...tie-dying, friendship bracelet making, and lanyard creations! Learn many new ways to create the perfect swirl on a t-shirt, learn how to make a multi-string friendship bracelet, and learn the basics to making a lanyard key chain. Be sure to bring a white t-shirt to tie-dye!
Sessions for girls entering grades 4-5 in fall
Color War Day - Thursday, August 5
Color War is a day filled with challenges and events in which various teams, all representing their team color, will compete and try to earn the most points. Some of the color war challenges may include tug-of-war, relay races, water game challenges, capture the flag, and maybe even basketball. At the end of the day the color war team will be announces, and everyone will celebrate at an ice cream social. You will receive a notice stating what color team you will be on prior to this day event so that you can come to Camp Evelyn wearing your team color.
Basic Boating Day - Friday, August 6
Have you already been introduced to boating at Camp Evelyn, or have you always wanted to improve your skills? Join us for this fun filled day where we will go from the boating basics to exploring the water in just a couple of hours! First, we'll discuss boating safety and how to use a paddle to get you where you want to go. After you master your skills on land, you will hop in a boat and see what you can do on the water!
Sessions for girls entering grades 4-8 in fall
Archer's Day - Monday, August 2
First time archers, this day event is for you! You will begin your day at the range learning about archery safety, basic shooting skills, and the various parts of the bow and arrow. Then you will be guided on how to become a confident archer. There will be plenty of time to perfect your aim before you compete in an archery tournament. Let's see how many bulls eyes you can get in one day at camp!
Aquatics Day - Tuesday, August 3
Swimming at Camp Evelyn is a must do activity! On this day you will spend endless hours at the pool or at Crystal Lake splashing around. You may even choose to take the mile swim challenge, or try to achiev camp's highest swimming level, by completing the silver test. Whether you want to swim all day, play on the water trampoline, or boat around at the lake this is going to be fun!
Sessions for girls entering grades 6-8
Geocaching Day - Monday, July 26
Geocaching is sweeping the nation! Learn to use a hand held GPS unit to find hidden treasures throughout the camp. You will also learn to use geocaching.com to create an account of your own and learn the basics of finding coordinates and plotting your own courses back home!
To register online, click here. After registering, you will be directed to the webstore to pay.
If you have any questions on the registration process, please contact Girl Scouts of Manitou Council.
Or print off a PDF version of the registration form and return to the Girl Scout Center.
Arrive between 2-3 p.m. and Depart at 7:00 p.m.
Moms, Pops or Pals - June 21-23
Girls, here is your chance to bring an adult friend (male or female) to camp with you! At camp you will be able to choose from activities such as archery, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, singing, campfires, and so much more!
Cost: $180/pair, extra girls are $90 each
To register online, click here.
Or print off a PDF version of the registration form.
Moms, Pops, or Pals-Family Camp Confirmation Page
Mother/Daughter Overnight - July 9-10Mothers and daughters are the heart and soul of Girl Scouting, but they rarely have a chance to get away together. Take a break from the family and spend some uninterrupted, quality time together at Camp Evelyn! This is your chance to have the camp staff run the activities for you. Join us for a relaxing night at camp while we do the cooking, cleaning and activity planning.
Cost: $90/pair, extra girls are $45 each (Note: program credits can only be used for the girl fees)
To register online, click here.
Or print off a PDF version of the registration form.
Mother/Daughter Overnight-Family Camp Confirmation Page
Arrive between 2-3pm and Depart at 7:00pm
Troop Camp with a Twist - June 24-26
This session is for groups with little or no camping experience. Through the course of activities, the advisors will complete the "Outdoor Adventures" Training required for advisors to bring their Girl Scouts camping in tents or before cooking in the out of doors. You and your advisors will learn first-hand fire building and safety, outdoor cooking and dishwashing, outdoor health and safety issues, and more fun camping activities. Advisors will learn as they go under the helpful guidance of experienced volunteers and camp staff. Note: Some learning sessions are for advisors only. During these times the camp staff will lead you and your friends in fun activities. All groups in this program are encouraged to sleep in platform tents to help fulfill the overall camping out experience.
Rock and Water Troop Adventure Camp - June 24-26
Will you and your troop be able to climb to the top of a climbing rock wall? Will your troop be the first to sink your advisors in a swamp the canoe challenge? Maybe your troop will be the first to complete the 2010 troop camp relay race in the pool. At this troop camp you and your Girl Scout friends will have plenty of time swimming in the pool, canoeing on the Mullet River, and splashing around in Crystal Lake. If your troop enjoys adventure, then this is something your troop has to do this summer!
Outdoor Adventure Troop Camp - August 15-17
If your troop enjoys the great outdoors then this camp is for you! Your troop will cook your lunches over the open fire, improve your canoeing skills, learn how to use a compass, practice your fire building skills, perfect your aim at archery, and other important outdoor skills you will find useful. There will also be plenty of time for swimming in the pool and splashing in the lake. Spend your evening by the campfire making s'mores and looking for constellations. This troop camp is bound to bring your troop closer as you explore many traditional camp activities.
Paperwork: Troop Advisors are responsible for holding onto each girl's health form and canteen money.
Troop Advisors are also responsible for coordinating camper drop-off and pick-up.
Cost: $65 per person
To register online, click here.
Or print off a PDF version of the registration form.
Troop Camp with a Twist Confirmation Page
Rock and Water Troop Adventure Camp Confirmation Page
Outdoor Adventure Troop Camp Confirmation Page
