sandy ridge brochure 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents

Letter from Loretta Graham, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina Page 3

Letter from the Camp Director Page 4

Camp Basics, Who Can Attend?, Is Your Camper Ready For Camp?, Accreditation Page 5

Volunteer Opportunities, Camp Living, Staff Page 6

Meals, Health and Safety, Theme Weeks Page 7

Transportation, Financial Aid Page 8

Registration, Early Bird Discount, Confirmation Packet, Cancellations and Refunds Page 9

Send A Smile to Camp Page 10

Week 1 June 14 - 19 Page 11

Week 2 June 21- 26 Page 12

Week 3 June 28- July 1 Page 13

Week 4 July 5 - 10 Page 13




Counselor-in-Training Programs Page 17

Weekend Camps Page 18

Troop Adventure Camp (TAC) Page 19

Logging into Active Network Page 20

Financial Aid Form Page 21

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Letter From CEO Loretta Graham

Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, believed all girls should have the

opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. She led girls out of isolated home

environments and into the great wide open. A new world was opened up to those early Girl

Scouts and these enduring values extend to our girls today. In 1912, Girl Scouts hiked, cooked

over an open fire, and went on camping trips. Our girls today can have experiences like these

during a stay at our resident camp, Sandy Ridge.

Sandy Ridge allows girls to imagine what they can do and helps them develop the skills to

make their dreams a reality. During their stay at camp, girls will be busy having fun, making life-

long friendships, and becoming leaders in their own right. They will explore nature, discover new

territory, and learn things outside of their daily experience while exploring Sandy Ridge’s 500+

acres. Girls will develop and enhance their problem-solving skills. They will challenge each other

and themselves to stamp out self-consciousness and self-doubt. They will prove to themselves

and others just how strong and powerful they are. All of this will occur in a supportive, positive

environment along with friends, new and old. Dedicated, knowledgeable, and attentive camp

staff will guide the girls during their camp journey. New cultures will be discovered and girls will

learn how differences can be growing experiences for everyone. Girls will see their world in a

whole new way and they will have a blast doing it. Girl Scouts is the organization that leads girls

in developing leadership qualities and character. There is a statement that fits Girl Scouting

perfectly, “the best way to prepare for the future is to have a hand in creating it.” And “having a

hand in it” is something we strive to do every day at Sandy Ridge.

Come to camp and discover the possibilities. There is a whole world to explore. Games to

play, secrets to reveal, treasures to be found, experiments to do, skills to learn, songs to sing,

sounds to hear, and trails to explore. So come fly a kite! Learn to tie a knot! Reach out and catch

the mystery of nature in a magically-spun spider web! Count the stars! Name the constellations!

Follow a drop of water as it finds its way to become part of a flowing river! Cook up a tasty

campfire stew under the open sky! Look around and

see your world in a whole new way.

I can’t wait to…go to camp!!!

Loretta Graham

CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina

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Hello Campers and Families,

It is hard to believe my third year directing summer camp at Sandy Ridge is right around the corner. I have already spent so much time preparing and I am so excited to share with you what’s in store for summer resident camp 2015.

Outdoor skills, such as outdoor cooking, fire building, outdoor survival skills, orienteering, and tent camping will be infused in many of the camp programs this year. We always want to move forward at the speed of the girl, but we also need to remember where Girl Scouting started and give girls opportunities to thrive in the great outdoors. This year we are expanding our travel camp program by offering opportunities at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC and the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC. This means more whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and high adventures! Other things to look forward to in 2015 include:

A New Archery Range Location

New Archery Equipment and Targets

Aggies Trail is Celebrating 20 Years in the Spring of 2015

Our property team is spending the off season making many improvements to our facilities including:

New Bathrooms in the Dining Hall

Remodeled Bathrooms in Windy Hill, Health Center, and the Camp Office

Electricity in Tall Timber Cabins allowing for Lights and Ceiling Fans

New Dining Hall Kitchen Equipment

Sandy Ridge’s summer resident camp programs prepare girls to be the leaders of tomorrow by instilling courage, confidence, and character, while providing a fun, exciting, and safe camp environment. I hope to see your daughter at camp this summer. Thank you for supporting Sandy Ridge.

See you at camp!

Chuck “Squirrel” Iler

Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director

[email protected] 843-479-6814

“Work Hard, Play Hard, Change Lives!”

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Sandy Ridge, owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Eastern

South Carolina, is our resident camp located in Bennettsville, SC. The camp is on 500 acres of beautiful sand hills and includes two lakes. With a capacity of 72 girls per session, Sandy Ridge is the perfect place to spend summer break. Facilities include a swimming pool, two lakes, watercrafts, an archery range, sports field, a clay pit, and an air conditioned dining hall. There are three sleeping units. Two units are air conditioned while one is in a heavily shaded area. This year, we have multiple options for attending summer camp. Girls can attend traditional resident camp, enjoy a camp experience with their family, or opt to attend with their troop during one of our Troop Adventure Camp sessions (TAC). Sandy Ridge also utilizes Camp Pee Dee, which is in very close proximity to Sandy Ridge, for our horse and high ropes programs.

Who Can Attend?

Sandy Ridge offers camp experiences for all girls ages 6 through 17. Camps are listed in the brochure according to the week that specific program is offered. Please note that camp registration is based on a girl’s age, not their grade level. We recommend finding the week or weeks your girl can attend camp and reading through the available programs with her, and then registering early. Many programs will fill up quickly. Please remember you do not have to be a current Girl Scout to register for camp at Sandy Ridge. There is an additional $30 registration fee for girls who are not current Girl Scouts and it pays for their Girl Scout registration through September 30, 2015. Many of our campers’ only Girl Scout experience is at Sandy Ridge each summer, and they are not involved in a troop for the remaining months of their membership.

Is Your Camper Ready For Camp?

This is a question many parents struggle with when sending their daughter to camp.

Some things to consider are:

How long can you manage without your child?

What is the longest length of time she has been away

from home?

How does she deal with being away from home?

Do you usually have to go and pick her up early when she

is away from home?

Does she think she can stay at camp for a week?

After considering these questions, talk with your daughter and decide if it is the right time for her. If you need more information, a checklist and articles can be found at American Camp Association website, www.acacamps.org.

Accreditation

Sandy Ridge is accredited by the American Camp Association. Accreditation means Sandy Ridge cares enough to undergo a thorough review of its operations. There are more than 250 standards evaluating everything from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies to ensure current practices reflect the most up-to-date research based standards in camp operation.

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Spring Clean-Up Weekend and Open House

Sandy Ridge will have an open house on Saturday, May 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will give girls and parents a chance to see Sandy Ridge’s facilities, personally meet the Camp Director, ask questions, and register for camp. Make a weekend of it and plan to attend Sandy Ridge’s Spring Clean-Up Weekend May 29 to May 31.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sandy Ridge is for adult Girl Scouts too! We have volunteer positions available at camp this summer. There is potential to volunteer for one session or multiple sessions. Please contact Chuck Iler at 843-479-6814 or [email protected] to learn more.

Camp Living

Campers stay in a shared environment. All campers are expected to participate daily in camp kapers, such as making their beds and maintaining their living spaces. Each camper is responsible for her own personal care and grooming. This provides an excellent opportunity for girls to develop democratic living skills and a greater sense of self-reliance and responsibility. A typical day includes games, songs, program specific activities and other activities the girls plan throughout the week. Campers will sleep in a cabin unit. Counselors will be available at all times, in a centrally located cabin. Bathrooms are centrally located within the unit.

Staff

Camp staff is a main factor in providing a happy and rewarding experience for your camper. The staff selection process includes a background check, extensive screening, and an interview with each staff member. Staff members are selected based on experience, maturity, judgment, and a desire to share enthusiasm and skills with children. All staff members participate in an intensive on-site training program prior to camp and ongoing evaluations throughout the summer. The Camp Director is highly trained and is specialized in his field. He has spent all year preparing for the resident camp season. All staff members are dedicated to making resident camp a positive, wonderful, and memorable experience for your camper.

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Meals

Three well balanced meals are served each day in the dining hall. The Camp Director will work with parents to accommodate special dietary needs when given advance notice. We ask that specialty food items be provided by the families. These items will be stored in the kitchen. Contact Chuck Iler at [email protected] or

843-479-6814 to discuss special dietary accommodations.

Health and Safety

The staff members who work with your camper are trained in basic first aid and CPR. A health supervisor is on hand to care for campers with more severe illnesses or injuries. There is also a physician on call for the entire camp season. If your camper becomes ill while at camp, you will be notified in order to determine a course of action. All medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the health center and are dispensed by the health supervisor. Accommodations can be made for girls with special needs.

Health History Form

Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina does not require campers attending summer resident camp to have a physical examination. We do require a Health History Form (completed by parent/guardian) and a current immunization record (or immunization waiver). The Health History Form is included in the camp confirmation packet. If your camper does not have a completed Health History Form and immunization record (or immunization waiver) at Check-In, she will not be able to stay at camp until they are turned in. Please bring the Health History

Form with you to Check-In. Do not mail this form to any of the Girl Scout offices or to Sandy Ridge.

Theme Weeks

Every week at Sandy Ridge has a different theme. Girls can bring an outfit and accessories to dress up for the themed dinner.

Week 1 June 14-19: Pirate Week

Week 2 June 21-26: Frozen Week

Week 3 June 28–July 1: Princesses and Knights Week (pictured below)

Week 4 July 5-10: Olympic Week

Week 5 July 12-17: Flash Mob Week

Week 6 July 19-24: Disney Week

Week 7 July 26-31: Cowgirl Week

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Transportation

Transportation to and/or from Sandy Ridge is an option for an additional fee. Pick up and drop off of campers will be available at the following locations this summer: Beaufort, North Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Florence.

Deadline for registering for transportation is June 1, 2015.

Beaufort: $40 round-trip / $25 one-way

North Charleston: $35 round-trip / $20 one-way

Myrtle Beach: $30 round-trip / $20 one-way

Florence: $15 round-trip / $10 one-way

Detailed information about transportation is included in the Camper Handbook, which is included in the camp confirmation packet.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to supplement the payment of camp fees. Financial Aid is only available to currently registered members of Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina and is awarded based on the need of the girl and availability of funds. The Financial Aid application is located at the back of this brochure. Campers must be registered for summer resident camp and the $25 non-refundable deposit must be paid before submitting a Financial Aid application. Financial Aid applications must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by April 17, 2015 for consideration. Financial Aid will be reviewed and awarded on the following criteria:

Completeness of application

Family income

Number of family members

Cost of camp session

Participation in QSP/nut sale activity and/or cookie sale activity

Notification of the awarding of funds will be on or before May 1, 2015. All information will be kept confidential. Each year the amount of funding available is determined by designated donations. Financial Aid is not available for Troop Adventure Camping or weekend camps.

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Registration

Registration for summer resident camp at Sandy Ridge opens February 2, 2015. A non-refundable deposit of $25 for Girl Scouts and $55 for non-Girl Scouts is required when your camper registers for camp. This money goes towards the camp fee. Sandy Ridge uses Active Network as our on-line summer resident camp registration system. To register for camp, please visit www.girlscoutsesc.org and click on the online registration button. This will take you directly to Active Network and from there you can begin the registration process. If you have used Active Network in the past you will be able to use the same account you set up last season. More information on on-line registration can be found on page 20. If you experience difficulties or need assistance please e-mail Sandy Ridge’s helpline at [email protected].

Early Bird Discount

The early bird gets the worm! Register for summer resident camp between February 2-9, 2015 and pay your $25/$55 non-refundable deposit and receive a discount off of the camp fee. You can pay the remaining camp fee at a later date. This discount does not apply to Troop Adventure Camp or weekend camps.

Confirmation Packet

Immediately after your camper registers for summer resident camp using the Active Network on-line registration system, a confirmation packet will be e-mailed to the e-mail address supplied when setting up the Active Network account. Please make sure your e-mail is set up to accept e-mails from Active Network. The confirmation packet is important. It includes all necessary forms, Check-In and Check-Out procedures, a packing list, and additional important information. Please follow the directions in the packet concerning what forms to mail in and what to bring with you to Check-In. If you do not receive a confirmation packet within three days of registration, please e-mail Sandy Ridge’s helpline at [email protected].

Cancellation and Refunds

Should we have a lack of registrations, a session may be cancelled. Please note that a session may be cancelled within two weeks of its start date. If your camper’s session is cancelled we will do our best to accommodate your camper in another session. Camp sessions are held regardless of weather. If a camper cancels, refunds, less the $25/$55 deposit, will be made only if written cancellation is received 30 days prior to the beginning of the session. There are no refunds for early departure, whether for personal reasons or a natural disaster.

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Send a Smile to

Camp!

ALL NEW CAMP KITS THIS YEAR

Send your camper one of our SMILE KITS

this summer. It is sure to make her SMILE.

A SMILE KIT will let her know you are

thinking about her while she is at camp.

SMILE KITS can be ordered when you are

registering for camp using Active Network,

our on-line registration system, or you can

order through the North Charleston Girl

Scout Shop. Just give them a call at 843-552-9910 ext. 2210 with your kit order and a form of payment and they will

take care of it. Last day to order is the Wednesday before the week of camp. All kits, except Travel Kit, include 3

additional fun, wrapped items. Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina reserves the right to substitute others items

then those listed below subject to availability.

Welcome to Sandy Ridge-$38.00

This is a great kit to introduce your special camper to camp and our mascot, “Racky.” A stuffed raccoon, fun

collapsible water bottle, a LED flashlight, and a camp bandana will be included. This kit comes packed inside a

backpack that your daughter can use every day while at camp to carry everything she needs.

It’s All About the Theme-$25.00

It’s all about the week’s theme! Fun and crazy items that go along with the theme for the week will come in a

drawstring backpack.

Animal Lover-$30.00

This is a kit for the girl who loves the animals at camp. The kit comes with a hedgehog and several fun animal print

items packaged in a drawstring backpack.

Best Friends-$35.00

Love those crazy socks? Girls will receive a pair of knee high and low cut BFF socks to share with a friend plus

other BFF items in the drawstring backpack.

Travel Kit-$15.00

If your camper is taking camp transportation, this is a great option to keep her busy! It comes in a Sandy Ridge

lunch bag and is full of surprises, including a snack to keep her from getting hungry during the ride to camp.

***NEW This Year, Travel Kits will be available for purchase from the transportation driver. If purchasing

from driver, payment must be check or exact amount of cash. Credit cards cannot be accepted.***

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WEEK 1

Pirate Fairies

Girls Ages 7 to 9

Early Bird Price: $260/$290 non-Girl Scout

After Feb. 9: $325/$355 non-Girl Scout

Try all the magical experiences at camp that you can possibly think of. Campfires, cookouts, hiking, crafts, and swimming are included in this fun-filled week as you explore Sandy Ridge. Girls will also enjoy building rafts and have a raft race in the lake, along with planning and decorating for the Pirate themed meal! While having fun, girls will also be working on their Making Friends Badge.

Horse Rider

Girls Ages 9 to 11



Girls will spend time at the Camp Pee Dee corral learning about barn and horse safety. They will also learn about what horses eat and about the tack and different parts of a horse. They will spend time each day riding as well. Girls will work

on their Animal Habitats Badge.

Night Owls

Girls Ages 9 to 11


After Feb. 9: $325/$355non-Girl Scout

Girls will spend their nights staying up late, going on night hikes, playing games, and exploring creatures of the night. They sleep out under the stars and stargaze one night. They will sleep in late and get to raid the kitchen for their breakfast, or have a Jungle Breakfast! Girls will work on their Animal Habitats Badge.

June 14 - 19, 2015

Camp Scene Investigator

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Do you love CSI and mystery novels? Then this is the camp for you! Girls will be solving mysteries around Sandy Ridge, such as who stole the camp turtle and who vandalized the kitchen. One night the girls will have a slumber party in the Dining Hall as they watch spy movies. Girls will also start on their Special Agent Badge. Of course there will also be time for swimming, zip-lining and enjoying all that Sandy Ridge has to offer.

Wild Water - Travel Trip Camp

Girls Ages 14 to 17



This camp is perfect for the girls who have the taste for adventure. Girls will be going to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC where they will spend the day completing activities of their choice. Wild Water girls will also receive an extra half hour swim time each day. The girls will also challenge themselves as a group at Camp Pee Dee’s High Ropes Tower.

C.I.T. 1

Girls Ages 14 to 15



Walk in the steps of your favorite counselor and start your camp leadership journey by becoming a C.I.T. 1! Girls will spend the week at camp learning about programming, outdoor skills, safety, age and social characteristics, first aid, songs, games, and much more. C.I.T. 1’s will shadow various staff members throughout the week and learn the challenges and rewards of working with and leading younger girls, while bonding as a group.

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WEEK 2

Olaf’s Crew

Girls Ages 7 to 9

Early Bird Price: $260/$290non-Girl Scout


Cannot decide which camp to go to? Then this is the camp for you! Do it all—exploring, swimming, fire building, cooking outdoors, and making crafts. Girls will help plan and decorate for the Frozen themed meal. Plan a slumber party in the Dining Hall and stay up late watching Frozen and raid the kitchen for a late night snack. Girls will start their Making Friends Badge.

Camp Cuisine

Girls Ages 9 to 11



If your girl loves cooking then look no further. Girls will have a cup cake war, sharpen their outdoor cooking skills, and assist the camp cook in preparing meals. Girls will get to sleep in late one morning and prepare their own breakfast. Girls watch a video of a famous chef and try to replicate one of their dishes. While cooking girls will also be starting their Simple Meals Badge.

Cowgirls

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Girls will spend time at the Camp Pee Dee corral learning about barn and horse safety. They will also spend time learning about English tack and they will play games with their horses. Girls will ride each day. They will also work

on their Animal Helpers Badge.

June 21 - 26, 2015

Camp Ambassadors - Trip Travel Camp

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Girls will travel to a sister camp and trade spots with another group of girls. They will get to experience what life is like at another camp. Girls will start on their Netiquette Badge. At the closing campfire the girls will present a song or skit that they learned from the sister camp.

Wilderness Survivor

Girls Ages 14 to 17



Think that you can last a whole day in the woods by yourself away from civilization? Well this is the camp that will put you to the test. Spend 24 hours in the woods without any form of outside contact. You will have to cook for yourself and sleep under the stars. Girls will work on their Adventurer Badge.

C.I.T. 1

Girls Ages 14 to 15




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WEEK 3

Mini Session Daisy Try-it

Girls Ages 6 to 7

Early Bird Price: $160 /$190 non-Girl Scout

After Feb. 9: $200 /$230 non-Girl Scout

If you are a first time camper then look no further. Get a sample of everything at camp; swimming, fire building, outdoor cooking, zip-lining, and building friendships. Girls will also be making crafts and helping plan for the princess themed meal. Have a slumber party in the Dining Hall, and stay up late watching princess movies.

WEEK 4

Olympic Week

Girls Ages 7 to 17



Girls from ages 7 to 17 will be divided into teams once they arrive at camp and will compete at various tasks ranging from craft building, canoeing, archery, fire starting, and Girl Scout knowledge. Winners will be announced at the closing campfire and their flag will be flown during Check-Out. Girls will work on their Athlete Legacy Badge during Olympic Week.

June 28 - July 1, 2015

Mini Session Brownie Try-it

Girls Ages 7 to 9

Early Bird Price: $160 /$190 non-Girl Scout

After Feb. 9: $200 /$230 non-Girl Scout

If you are a first time camper then look no further. Get a sample of everything at camp; swimming, fire building, outdoor cooking, zip-lining, and building friendships. Girls will also be making crafts and helping plan for the princess themed meal. Have a slumber party in the Dining Hall, and stay up late watching princess movies.

July 5 - 10, 2015

Penny Pinchers - Trip Travel Camp

Girls Ages 14 to 17



Girls will be given a set amount of money and then will be allowed to choose what they would like to do that week, such as go to a water park, go to the beach or go to the movies and order a pizza. Girls will also start on their Traveler Badge.

C.I.T. 1

Girls Ages 14 to 15




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WEEK 5

Horse Lovers

Girls Ages 7 to 9



Girls will spend time at the Camp Pee Dee corral learning about barn and horse safety. They will learn about what horses eat and about the tack and different parts of a horse. At the end of the week, girls will participate in a led horse ride. This camp is perfect first time horse experience. Girls will also work on their Pets Badge.

Cheer Camp

Girls Ages 9 to 11



ARE YOU READY???? Sandy Ridge is proud to present our first ever cheer camp!!! We are bringing in several college cheerleaders and also cheerleaders from around the world. Girls will learn basic cheers and complete cheer stunts with the help of our instructors. Girls will create and practice a routine to present to the camp. The Practice with a Purpose Badge will be started.

All Star Cheer

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Are you destined to have your name in lights? Then this is the camp for you! Practice your cheering and dancing skills, while working on a show that you will present to the whole camp in addition to the Flash Mob dance that you will complete at the themed meal. Girls will design their own costumes and make all their own props for their productions.

July 12 - 17, 2015

Extreme Adventures - Travel Trip Camp

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Do you have an extreme taste for adventure? If you do then look no further. Girls will travel to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryce City, NC and experience everything the center has to offer, from whitewater rafting to zip-lining and a canopy tour. Camp out under the stars and practice your fire building skills while you prepare your own food. Girls will also be challenging themselves as a group at Camp Pee Dee’s High Ropes Center.

Ropes and Reins

Girls Ages 14 to 17



This camp is for girls that are looking to take their horse knowledge and skills to the next level. Girls will spend time at Camp Pee Dee’s horse barn learning how to tack a horse, different techniques of riding, and completing different tasks with their horses. At the end of the week girls will go on a led trail ride where they will be tested on what they have learned. Girls will also be learning what a horse eats and then make the horses some treats, while starting their Voice of Animals Badge.

C.I.T. 1

Girls Ages 14 to 15




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WEEK 6

Tiny Tumblers

Girls Ages 7 to 9



We’re gonna make you scream and shout!!! Learn various cheers and stunts from our college cheerleaders from around the world. Girls will practice and execute basic stunts with the assistance from our instructors. Girls will compile a routine and practice it throughout the week. They will present their routine to the entire camp at the end of the week! While learning about the foundations of cheerleading, girls will also be working on their Fair Play Badge.

Jr. Firefighters/EMS

Girls Ages 9 to 11



Throughout the week girls will travel to local Fire Departments and interview our firefighters and EMS workers to see what their job entails. Girls will also be practicing how to react to various emergency situations, while assisting the camp nurse in aiding others. During the week girls will also be starting their Junior First Aid Badge.

Horse Rider

Girls Ages 9 to 11



Girls will spend time at the Camp Pee Dee corral learning about barn and horse safety. They will also learn about what horses eat and about the tack and different parts of a horse. They will spend time each day riding as well. Girls will work

on their Animal Habitats Badge.

July 19 – 24, 2015

Can You Canoe?

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Think that you can navigate the Great Pee Dee River? Then this is the camp for you! Girls will practice the basics of canoeing in our lake, rescue someone out of the water, and flip your canoe over if you should fall out of it. You will then test your skills as you canoe down the Great Pee Dee River. Girls will start their Good Sportsmanship Badge.

Extreme Adventures - Travel Trip Camp

Girls Ages 14 to 17



Do you have an extreme taste for adventure? If you do then look no further. Girls will travel to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryce City, NC and experience everything the center has to offer, from whitewater rafting to zip-lining and a canopy tour. Camp out under the stars and practice your fire building skills while you prepare your own food. Girls will also be challenging themselves as a group at Camp Pee Dee’s High Ropes Center.

C.I.T. 1

Girls Ages 14 to 15




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WEEK 7

Fairies and Fireflies

Girls Ages 7 to 9



This camp is made for girls that want to try everything camp has to offer. Girls will be swimming, zip-lining in the lake, paddle boarding, cooking, and fire building. They will have a slumber party in the Dining Hall and watch fairy videos. Afterwards they will go on a night hike to collect fireflies. Girls will also be working on their Bugs Badge.

Feed Me

Girls Ages 9 to 11



If your girl loves cooking then look no further. Girls will have a cupcake war, sharpen their outdoor cooking skills, and assist the camp cook in preparing meals. Girls will get to sleep in late one morning and prepare their own breakfast. They will watch a video of a famous chef and try to replicate one of their dishes. While cooking, girls will also be starting their Simple Meals Badge.

You Can’t Do That At Camp

Girls Ages 9 to 11



Are you a rule breaker? Well then this is the perfect camp for you! During the week girls will be allowed to break some of the camp rules, such as staying up late and sleeping in past breakfast, toilet papering the counselors cabins, and ordering pizza on cookout night. The girls will decide which rules they want to break and how they are going to break them, while working on their Independence Badge.

July 26 – 31, 2015

Pump It Up

Girls Ages 11 to 14



Are you ready to pump up Sandy Ridge and take your cheerleading to the next level? Work with our college cheerleading squad from around the world to advance your skills. You will learn advanced stunts and cheers, come up with your own routine, and present it to camp. Girls will also start their Good Sportsmanship Badge.

G-Force - Travel Trip Camp

Girls Ages 14 to 17



If roller coaster and rides are your thing, then sign up for G-Force now! Girls will travel to Carowinds and spend their days riding roller coasters and lounging around Boomerang Bay. Girls will stay at a local campground over night under the stars and practice their outdoor cooking skills.

C.I.T. 1

Girls Ages 14 to 15




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Counselor-in-Training Programs

C.I.T. 1

This one-week program for girls ages 14-15 years old is designed to enhance leadership skills in a camp environment. You

will be expected to stay at camp during the entire duration of the program. The week will be spent learning the basics of what

it takes to be a camp counselor and exploring what program activities camp has to offer. The C.I.T. 1’s will also lead camp

activities under the direction of the C.I.T. Director and other camp staff. C.I.T. 1’s are welcome to sign up for multiple weeks

but no accommodations are provided for C.I.T. 1’s during the weekends. There is an application and interview process for

the C.I.T. 1 program. Please contact Chuck Iler at [email protected] or 843-479-6814 for more information.

Available Weeks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, & 7

Cost: Early Bird Price: $144/$174 non-Girl Scout


C.I.T. 2

This program is designed for 16-17 year olds to further enhance leadership skills in a camp environment. The summer will

be spent learning the basics of what it takes to be a camp counselor and exploring what program activities camp has to offer.

The C.I.T. 2’s will also lead camp activities under the direction of the C.I.T. Director and other camp staff. The C.I.T. 2

program will start on June 5-13 with a mandatory pre-camp training. After training, C.I.T. 2’s will start a rewarding summer

working with younger campers, learning the fundamentals of camping and camp programs. During the summer C.I.T. 2’s will

shadow camp administration and program staff to see what it really takes to run camp. C.I.T. 2’s will return home on weekends

unless prior arrangements have been made with the Camp Director. There is an application and interview process for the

C.I.T. 2 program. Please contact Chuck Iler at [email protected] or 843-479-6814 for more information.

Cost: Free

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Dad & Me Weekend

June 19 - 21, 2015

$55 per person

Sandy Ridge is the perfect place for some father-daughter bonding. Spend the weekend trying everything camp has to offer including: canoeing, swimming, hiking, archery, zip-lining into the lake, and even building a rocket and launching it! Horseback riding is available for an additional $20 per person for ages 9 and older.

Mom & Me Weekend

June 26 - 28, 2015

$55 per person

Spend the weekend trying everything Sandy Ridge has to offer including: hiking, arts and crafts, archery and zip-lining. Horseback riding is available for an additional $20 per person for ages 9 and older. This is a perfect time for some mother-daughter bonding time.

Family Camp Weekend

July 10 - 12, 2015

$55 per person, Children under 6 are $20 per person; activities will be limited

Spend the weekend at Sandy Ridge with some of your favorite people – your family! There will be time for swimming, canoeing, hiking, crafts, singing, zip-lining into the lake, family team-building, and so much more. Horseback riding is available for an additional $20 per person for ages 9 and older.

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Troop Adventure Camp (TAC)

Troop Adventure Camp allows troops to plan their own camp experience with the help of their staff hostesses. They can create an experience just right for them.

Samples of some of the activities troops can choose from are:

Swimming

Arts and Crafts

Nature

Lake Exploration

Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle boarding

Star Gazing/Night Hikes

Archery (for girls 9 years old and older)

Team Building

Horseback Riding, available for an additional $20 per person for ages 9 and older

High Ropes Course, available for an additional $20 per person for ages 11 and older

Troop Adventure Camp Dates

July 24 - July 26

July 31 - August 2

Troop Adventure Camp runs from Friday evening to Sunday morning. Four meals are included.

Troop Adventure Camp Fees

$55 per girl

$55 per additional adult after Safety Activity Checkpoints ratio is fulfilled

ADULT REQUIREMENTS: There MUST be a minimum of two adults in attendance with every troop at TAC. These required adults attend without paying a fee. Any adult attending who is not required to fulfill Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios must pay the full cost. The priority is to accommodate as many girls as possible. Please limit adults to the required ratios.

Troop leaders must provide supervision of girls in the following ratios:

Two adults for every 6 girls Kindergarten and 1st grade

Two adults for every 12 girls entering 2nd and 3rd grade

Two adults for every 16 girls entering 4th and 5th grade

Two adults for every 20 girls entering 6th grade and above

To meet Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios, an “adult” must be an individual older than 18 years of age. Adults may not bring “tag-a-longs” (adult leader’s younger children). Attendees must be registered Girl Scouts attending camp with their troop or group.

SOUND LIKE FUN?? YES!! WE THINK SO TOO!! SEE YOU AT CAMP!!

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Logging into Active Network—New User and Returning Users

1. Go to www.girlscoutsesc.org

2. On the left hand side of the page, locate the Active Network icon and click on it

3. When you click on the Active Network icon you will be taken to a screen that looks like this:

4. Follow the prompts to sign up for an account or log-in using your account information

5. Once you have completed your registration order you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Make sure to

read the e-mail and open all attachments. It contains important information you need to know and act on.

Things to Remember

Please write down your User Name and Password

If you have a problem, try a different internet browser

Always click on the continue button at the bottom of the page

If you have an issue during the registration process please e-mail Sandy Ridge’s helpline at

[email protected].

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2015 Summer Resident Camp Financial Aid Application Please legibly print or type. Summer resident camp financial aid provides financial assistance for girls who cannot otherwise afford a camping experience. You must be registered for summer resident camp and pay the $25 deposit before submitting a Summer Resident Camp Financial Aid application. Application must be received in the North Charleston Service Center by April 17, 2015 to be considered. Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina,

7951 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 or Fax 843-552-6221

Assistance is only available to currently registered members of Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina. Applications need to be completed by a parent or guardian. All requested information needs to be complete for the application to be considered for assistance. Incomplete applications will be returned. Rules of acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, ethnicity, creed, national origin, age and sex and socioeconomic and special

needs status, providing program and membership requirements are met.

Girl’s Name: First

Last

Phone ( )

Address

Apt.

Age

Date of Birth

MO DAY YEAR

City

State

Zip

Grade in Fall 2015

Camp Program Registering For?

Is she a Girl Scout? o Yes o No

Troop #

Parent or Guardian Name:

Parent or Guardian Daytime phone: ( )

Cell Phone: ( )

Parent or Guardian Address:

City

State

Zip

Girl lives with: o both parents o mother o father o guardian o foster home

Total number of people in household (include camper):

Dependent children’s ages:

Circle total annual family income (including all wages and forms of financial assistance):

Below $10,000 - $20,001 - $30,001 - $40,001 - $50,001- $60,001- $75,001

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $75,000 & over

Has your daughter attended camp before? o Yes o No

Has your daughter previously received a campership? o Yes o No

Did your daughter sell QSP/Nuts in 2014? Yes No Did your daughter sell Girl Scout Cookies in 2015? Yes No

Amount family or girl can pay? $

Amount of deposit paid by family $

Amount requested? $

Signature

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GIRLSCOUTSESC.ORG

Full GSESC website Camp Registration Camp Sandy Ridge

sandy ridge brochure 2015

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