Tama Hills Camp RegistrationUSA Girl Scouts Overseas
Council sponsored camps 2010
April 11-16, 2010
Okinawa, Japan: White Beach
Camp Director Melissa Johnson
2010 Girl Scout Summer camp at White Beach:
This year camp is different from past years because campers will have the opportunity to explore their specific interests by attending a specialized session during camp. We have also allowed Brownie Girl Scouts to join in the fun by creating a shorter session just for them!
Midweek Dabbler
April 11-14
On Island Campers Only
Age Level: Brownie, Mini Camp
Grade: 2-3
Sleeping Arrangement: Cabins
Are you ready for overnight camp? Not so sure about spending a whole week away? Come and give camp a try with four packed days and three nights filled with all camp has to offer. You will spend your days making friends and having fun at arts and crafts, nature, and beach time. Get ready to play many games and sing a lot of songs! You will even get to cook-out for a meal!
Junior Cadette Potpourri
Age Level: Junior, Cadette
Grade: 4-8
Do you love everything about camp? If so, this is the session for you. Girls will be able to plan their entire week themselves! Want to have breakfast for dinner? Sleep under the stars? Have a Jell-O fight? Then get ready for a week filled with fun! In addition to the activities you choose, you will also get to do arts and crafts, nature, beach time, and participate in All-Camp Games.
Junior Adventurers
Age Level: Junior
Grade: 4-5
Do you love the outdoors? Do you live for adventure? Then this is the session for you! Come join us for tent camping, rappelling, cooking over a fire, and learning outdoor survival skills. Campers in this session will take a day trip off-site to hike and put their skills to the test. You will also get to participate in traditional camp activities like arts and crafts and beach time!
Bits and Bridles (specialty camp)
Age Level: Junior
Grade: 4-5
Calling all horse lovers! In this session campers will attend daily riding lessons and learn about horses and how to care for them. In addition to riding, campers will have plenty of time to check out the other activities around camp like arts and crafts, nature, and the beach!
Note: Boots with at least ½ inch heel are required for this session.
Saddles and Stirrups (specialty camp)
Age Level: Cadette
Grade: 6-8
Calling all horse lovers! In this session campers will attend daily riding lessons and learn about horses and how to care for them. In addition to riding, campers will have plenty of time to check out the other activities around camp like arts and crafts, nature, and the beach!
Note: Boots with at least ½ inch heel are required for this session.
Cadette Adventurers
Age Level: Cadette
Grade: 6-8
Do you love the outdoors? Do you live for adventure? Then this is the session for you! Come join us for tent camping, rappelling, cooking over a fire, and learning outdoor survival skills. Campers in this session will take an over-night trip off-site to put their skills to the test. You will also get to participate in traditional camp activities like arts and crafts and beach time
Cost:
Specialty Camps $275.00
Girls: $250
Brownie Mini Camp $175.00
Adults: $100
June 27 - July 2, 2010
Mainland Japan: Tama Hills
Camp Director Dianna Kaszuba
2010 Girl Scout Summer camp at Tama Hills:
Brownie Only Mini-Camp June 27-30
More information coming soon!
Cost:
Girls: $225
Brownie Mini Camp $175.00
Adults: $100
PA (Program Aide) $100
All other camp inquiries please email WPGSCamp@gmail.com
Volunteers are NEEDED to make these camps a success. For information on how you can help please contact Robin Miller @ DSN 645-2323 or email Okinawa Service Center.
Camping: A Special Activity for All Girls
Camping is a great way to build new skills, get a sense of community, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether you go for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camping gives you an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun—always under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Every girl should have a chance to camp!
Types of Camping
Here are some specific types of Girl Scout camping:
Resident Camping is a camping experience in which campers live at an established site. Girls sign up as individual campers or go with a buddy. The girls and their counselors/leaders plan activities, taking advantage of the resources available at the campsite.
Day Camping is camping by the day or camping within a 12-hour program day. Girls may sign up as individual campers or go with buddies. The girls and staff plan and carry out activities. Day camping is usually committee sponsored, with the committe's training the staff and approving the facilities and site.
Troop/Group Camping is a camping experience of 24 or more consecutive hours, planned and carried out by a group of girls and their advisors/leaders, using approved sites.
Trip Camping: A camping experience planned and carried out by a group of girls who are experienced campers and their adult leaders. The group camps at different sites for three or more nights and travels from one site to another under its own power or by transportation that permits individual guidance of the vehicle or animal—for example, bicycle, canoe, kayak, horse, or sailboat.
Minimal Impact Camping: A method that encourages each person to leave no trace of their outdoor or camping experience. It covers everything from the planning stages to the outdoor experience itself. The concept of minimal impact can apply to any outdoor activity or camping environment.
Camping and Safety
Girl Scouts of the USA is committed to establishing a camping experience that will protect and maintain the well-being of every Girl Scout by providing Program Standards and safety guidelines for camping activities. All Girl Scout camping must meet Girl Scout standards as well as standards set by local law.
