AVOW Weekend Coming July 10-12 at Camp Butterfly! Outdoor Fun Just For Adults!

 

AVOW weekends are a great place for adult volunteers and alumni to relax, connect, have fun and enjoy the outdoors with other adults.  Activities will include (weather permitting): hiking, archery, swimming, outdoor cooking, singing songs, sharing stories and fun and fellowship.  It will be a great time ... so sign up now!

 

The next AVOW weekend is:

July 10-12 at Camp Butterfly

 

For more information or to register, please contact:

Tina Boyce

618.363.9027

timandtina1996@gmail.com

 

 

Adventure Awaits at Girl Scout Camp!

Adventure awaits at  Girl Scout Camp!  At Girl Scout Camp, girls can:

Develop their leadership skills through teamwork and social interactions with other campers

Discover their interests through diverse activities and skill building sessions

Enhance their self confidence while trying new things

Increase their awareness and appreciation of the natural world

Meet new people and make lasting friendships

Stay active while having FUN! 

2015 Camp Opportunities:

Day Camps Across Southern Illinois 

Resident Camp at Touch of Nature 

Breaking News! GSSI to Offer Resident Camp at Touch of Nature in Makanda

Have you been looking for a resident camp for 2015? Well, look no farther, it’s here! This year the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will be hosting a six-day camp at Touch of Nature, located in Makanda, IL. Girls will be staying in cabins with air conditioning and electricity on Little Grassy Lake.

Camps will be held July 19-25, 2015 (registration deadline 6/1).  Click on the camp name to register online!

Fairies, Gnomes, and Wizards (Brownies) 
The magic of the forest comes alive with Fairies, Gnomes, and Wizards.  Come to camp and build fairy houses, make magical potions, and learn how to help wounded animals.  We will also get the chance to meet live owls and go on an owl prowl.  This is the chance to leave the Muggle world behind and embark on a magical journey! 

Beach Bums (Juniors) 
Come to camp and waste your day away on the beaches of Little Grassy Lake.  Girls will be treated to a nature spa, fruity drinks, and a whale hunt.  We will also go beach         hopping and go out to the “jumping rocks.”  In your down time, you can play beach       volley, have a pirate ship battle, and send smoke signals to the neighboring camps!

You Can Do That at Camp! (Cadettes) 
Come do some of the things you’ve always been told you can’t do at camp! Sleep in until after    breakfast, raid the kitchen, hunt for Bigfoot, have a late night dance party with live music, and     maybe even order a    pizza! When not stretching the rules, try some hiking, swimming, archery, boating, or other camp favorites.

Cost is $350 per girl for each camp.  Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. If you prefer to print and mail in a registration form, you can download the form here.

It's Time to THINK SPRING! GSSI Camp Clean Up Days Coming Soon!

Spring is right around the corner!  What better way to celebrate than to plan a trip to Girl Scout camp to help clean up?  There is not cost to come out and enjoy some time outdoors with other troops from around Southern Illinois, but please register by the deadline so we have supplies ready.

April 12 (deadline April 6) - 12-6 p.m.
Camp Cedar Point - Makanda, IL
Camp Chan Ya Ta - Worden, IL
Camp Whispering Oaks - Salem, IL

April 27 (deadline April 20) - 12-6 p.m.
Camp Butterfly - Farmington, MO
Camp Torqua - Edwardsville, IL
Camp Wassatoga - Effingham, IL

For more information about GSSI Camps, please contact Director of Property Jonathan Stanley at 800.345.6858, ext. 1107 or e-mail jstanley@gsofsi.org.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Has Six Camps to Enjoy!

 

 

Did you know that GSSI has six camp properties for girls and volunteers to use and enjoy. Camp Cedar Point (Makanda, IL), Camp Chan Ya Ta (Worden, IL), Camp Torqua (Edwardsville, IL), Camp Wassatoga (Effingham, IL) & Camp Whispering Oaks (Salem, IL) are open year round. Camp Butterfly (Farmington, MO) is open from April to October. For more information and photos see each camp on our website, www.gsofsi.org.

GSSI Seeking Equipment to Help Maintain our Camp Properties

GSSI is looking for the following equipment to help us maintain and improve our camp properties:

• A 2010 or newer 4wd V8 engine Chevrolet 1500 or 2500/Ford F150 or F250 truck
• A gently used commercial zero turn mower

 

Please contact Director of Property Jonathan Stanley at 800.345.6858, ext. 1107 or by e-mail at jstanley@gsofsi.org if you are able to help.

 

 

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is a 501(c)3 organization.  Gifts made to GSSI are tax deductible.

NEW Camp Training Courses: Fall 2014

 

 

 

Exciting news! The former Troop Camp Training will now be offered in a two-part format for more fl exibility. We hope this encourages more leaders to try camping with their girls without having to attend a full day training.

Camping IN: This can be held at any location by a trained member of the Service Unit Team and certifi es the volunteer to take girls camping and stay in a lodge (no fire). This is a one-time certification. The course will not have scheduled dates council-wide, it will be organized by each Service Unit.


Camping OUT: This follow-up course is focused on skills and will be held at a camp property. The course will generally run from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will cost $10. The certification is valid for three years and can be renewed via test.

These courses will have scheduled dates and can also be requested. Dates will be posted on our website, www.gsofsi.org in early August.

GSSI Day Camp Deadlines Approaching! Register Now!

 
 Becoming a Well-Rounded Girl Scout
June 9-12, 2014
First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, IL
Deadline: May 8

Artful Antics
June 9-13, 2014
Camp Chan Ya Ta, Worden, IL
Deadline: May 23; $10 late fee is past deadline

Camp Survivor II
June 9-13, 2014
American Legion Post 58, Freedom Farm, Freeburg, IL
Deadline: May 17; $10 late fee if past deadline

Muggles, Magic & Mayhem
June 9-13, 2014
Highland Silver Lake, Highland, IL
Deadline: May 2

Arts in the Park
June 16-20, 2014
Fox Ridge State Park, Charleston, IL
Deadline: May 15; $10 late fee if received between May 16-June 1)

Camp Wassatoga’s Dude Ranch! (for Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors)
June 16-20, 2014
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Deadline: May 5

Girl Scouts Reconnect with Nature! II
June 16-20, 2014
Camp Chan Ya Ta, Worden, IL
Deadline: May 23

Once Upon a Time, Chapter 2
June 16-20, 2014
Horner Park, Lebanon, IL
Deadline: May 26

Fort Massac Day Camp
June 18-20, 2014
Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL
Deadline: June 1

Around the World in Eighty Days
June 23-27, 2014
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: May 10

Camp Wassatoga’s Dude Ranch! (for Daisies, Brownies & Juniors)
June 23-27, 2014
Camp Wassatoga, Effingham, IL
Deadline: May 5

Once Upon a Time in Dupo
June 23-27, 2014
Dupo Park, Dupo, IL
Deadline: May 15

Surf’s Up
June 23-27, 2014
Camp Vandeventer, Waterloo, IL
Deadline: May 19

Mom and Me Craft Camp
June 26-28, 2014
Mt. Vernon Little House, Mt. Vernon, IL
Deadline June 1

 Artistic Adventure
July 14-18, 2014
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: May 15

STEM Explosions 2: Camp CSI
July 21-25, 2014
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: June 23

A Mini STEM Explosion!
July 24-25, 2014
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: June 23

Skills & Thrills
August 1-3, 2014
Randolph County Conservation Area, Chester, IL
Deadline: July 1





 

Did You Know? GSSI Camps Have Canoeing and Archery Available!

Canoes are available at Camp Butterfly, Camp Cedar Point, Camp Chan Ya Ta, Camp Wassatoga and Camp Whispering Oaks with prior approval and proper certification.

Archery is available at every camp with prior approval and proper certification. For more information about GSSI camps, please visit us at www.gsofsi.org or call our Property Department at 618.692.0692.

2014 Day Camp Opportunities from Southern Illinois!

Camp	Location	Date	Grades	Deadline
Bond County
Becoming a Well Rounded Girl Scout Contact:  Misty Mezo at 217.556.1887	First Presbyterian Church Greenville, IL	June 9-12 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	1-6	5/8
Coles County
Arts in the Park Contact: Heather Todd at 217.549.6305	Fox Ridge State Park Charleston, IL	June 16-20 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	1-12	5/15
Effingham County
Camp Wassatoga’s Dude Ranch Contact: Dawn Quicksall at 217.342.4233	Camp Wassatoga Effingham, IL	June 16-20 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.	6-12	5/5
Camp Wassatoga’s Dude Ranch* Contact: Dawn Quicksall at 217.342.4233	Camp Wassatoga Effingham, IL	* June 23 (1) * June 23-24 (2-3) * June 25-27 (4-5)	1-5	5/5
Jackson County
Making a Splash at CCP Contact: Anne Townsend at 800.345.6858	Camp Cedar Point Makanda, IL	June 30-July 3 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.	1-5	4/29
Jefferson County
Mom & Me Craft Camp Contact: Joan Foltz at 618.315.2218	Mt. Vernon Little House Mt. Vernon, IL	June 26-27: 6-9 p.m June 28: 10 a.m. -3 p.m.	1-6	6/1
Madison County
Artful Antics Contact: Laura Oesterle at 618.520.2856	Camp Chan Ya Ta Worden, IL	June 9-13 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.	1-3 4-7	5/23
Muggles, Magic & Mayhem Contact: Julie LaFrance at 618.581.6537	Highland Silver Lake Highland, IL	June 9-13 6-9 p.m.	K-12	5/2 at 9 p.m.
Girl Scouts Reconnect with Nature! II Contact: Poonam Jain at 618.978.1847	Camp Chan Ya Ta Worden, IL	June 16-20 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	1-12	5/15
Around the World in Eighty Days Contact: Denise Coad at 618.444.2775	Camp Torqua Edwardsville, IL	June 23-27 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	1-7	5/10
Artistic Adventure Contact: Laura Keiser at 618.659.1022	Camp Torqua Edwardsville, IL	July 14-18 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	1-6	5/15
STEM Explosions 2 Contact: Mary Buchanan at 618.692.0692	Camp Torqua Edwardsville, IL	July 21-25 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	4-12	6/23
A Mini STEM Explosion Contact: Mary Buchanan at 618.692.0692	Camp Torqua Edwardsville, IL	July 24-25 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	2-3	6/23
Massac County
Fort Massac Day Camp Contact: Jennifer Larrison at 618.638.2582	Fort Massac State Park Metropolis, IL	June 18-20 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	1-12	6/1
Monroe County
Surf’s Up Contact: Teresa Bushong at 618.975.1469	Camp Vandeventer Waterloo, IL	June 23-27 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.	1-7	5/16
Randolph County
Skills & Thrills Contact: Beverly Vanover at 618.559.8974	Randolph Co. Conservation Area – Chester, IL	Aug. 1-3 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	1-12	7/1
St. Clair County
Camp Survivor II Contact: Jodie Herbstritt at 618.978.5703	American Legion Post 58 Freedom Farm - Freeburg, IL	June 9-13 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	1-12	5/17
Once Upon a Time, Chapter 2 Contact: Karlene Hoefener at 618.531.5918	Horner Park Lebanon, IL	June 16-20 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	K-8	5/26
Once Upon a Time in Dupo Contact: Sandy Nelson at 618.410.5329	Dupo Park Dupo, IL	June 23-27 5-9 p.m.	K-12	5/15
Union County
Dancing Through the Decades Contact: Marci Malnar at 618.697.3738	Cobden Park Cobden, IL	June 16-20 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.	1-8	4/15