GSSI's Camp Cedar Point in Makanda hosted 389 Girl Scouts for resident camp this summer. The length of programs ranged from a Camper for a Day event for girls in kindergarten to third grade to an eleven day arts-themed session for teens complete with field trips to regional museums and theaters.
There were 28 different programs, each with a different theme. Girls could explore science, technology, engineering and math at sessions such as Candy Chemistry and CSI. Girls tried out their outdoor skills at programs like Girl Vs. Wild and Adventure Bound. Young chefs cooked up fun at programs like Cast-Iron Chef and Extreme Desserts and dreamers let their imaginations run wild at programs such as Happy at Hogwarts and Pirates of Little Grassy. There were even sessions where camp came alive after dark, such as Moonlight Magic and Night Owl.
"Camping is a valuable part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience," said Director of Program Angie Suhre. "Girls get to try new things and meet new people. They learn new skills while developing self confidence and responsibility."
To ensure that every girl has the opportunity to attend Resident Camp if she desires, GSSI provided more than $30,000 in camp scholarships.
To learn more about GSSI's Resident Camp at Camp Cedar Point in Makanda, please contact Angie Suhre at 800.345.6858, ext. 1112 or e-mail asuhre@gsofsi.org.
