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 GSCI
will host four weeks of Day Camp and four weeks of Resident Camp at
its central Illinois camp sites. Registration is now open and slots
still available for day camps at both Camp Widjiwagan in Springfield
and Camp Kiwanis in Mohomet to #GSCIgirlswhocamp.
For the first time, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is also
welcoming families to share a unique experience at camp. For one
weekend in June and one weekend in July, three GSCI campsites will
host families overnight to cook over a fire, go for a hike, and pick
from a variety of outdoor adventures to try, such as boating,
swimming, and archery.
“We are extremely excited to be able to get the girls back together
at camp this year,” said GSCI CEO Pan Kovacevich. “We are so proud
of the way our girls stayed engaged and worked virtually together
over the last year, overcoming challenges and finding creative ways
to collaborate and strengthen learning. We’re all looking forward to
our time together again and excited to welcome families for the
first time to spend a weekend at our sites.”
All camps will open at limited capacity as communities start to
reintegrate group social activities. Day camp registration will be
open to 144 girls, about a quarter of full capacity in a typical
year. The programs are all designed for appropriate social
distancing and will follow CDC safety guidelines including the
requirement of a negative COVID test, daily temperature checks, and
all campers and staff will be required to wear masks.
GSCI operates three camp locations across Central Illinois including
Camp Tapawingo in Metamora, Camp Widjiwagan in Springfield and Camp
Kiwanis in Mohomet. Each camp location has a unique environment that
allows for a variety of summer camp experiences including horse-back
riding, canoeing, hiking, ropes courses, and dozens of outdoor
adventures designed specifically for girls to explore both their
creative and adventurous sides.
Some 2021 camp experiences include:
Bucket List
For girls entering grades 1-5
Girls can check off all the fun things they want to do summer in
just one week! Archery, boating, hiking, fishing, swimming and
crafts will fill the week. This group will also play traditional
camp games and go on a bug hunt to learn about ecosystems at camp.
Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 11 (Max capacity 36)
Mad Scientist
For girls entering grades 1-6
Grab a lab coat and safety glasses and prepare to get sticky, make a
mess, and watch things explode! Girls will compete in engineering
challenges, peer into a microscope, and conduct experiments as we
explore the wonderful world of science.
Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18 (Max capacity 12)
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Widji Mysteries Inc.
For girls entering grades 1-5
There’s something “fairy” suspicious going on at camp and we need help to solve
the mystery! Girls will need to boat, swim, shoot arrows and go on the hunt to
gather clues and crack the secret code before time runs out.
Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (Max capacity 36)
Cosmic Camp Astronauts
For girls entering grades 1-5
Girls can harness the moon by creating their own rocket and traveling to the
skies! They’ll bring home a moon rock as a souvenir. Design a new constellation
and use a telescope to explore the skies. Families are invited to stargaze at
the best spot at camp with an optional family camp overnight.
Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (Max capacity 36)
Camp Ooey Gooey
For girls entering grades 1-6
Dig out the mud boots and oldest clothes- it’s time to get messy! Take part in a
food fight, condiment twister, shaving-cream fights, and ooey gooey slime
making. Don’t forget a swimming suit - we will be hosing down our mess with
plenty of water games!
Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (Max capacity 24)
Mission Impossible
For girls entering grades 1-6
Girls can discover and demonstrate their skills by competing in a variety of
activities. They’ll work as a team to solve puzzles, decode ciphered messages,
and complete scavenger hunts. They will also create messages for their friends
using invisible ink, challenge their friends and learn the importance of
communication and teamwork.
Monday, August 2 - Friday, Aug 6 (Max capacity 24)
For a full list of summer camp experiences, visit
www.getyourgirlpower.org
About Girl Scouts
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development
organization for girls with 1.7 million girl and 750,000 adult members worldwide
who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker,
Leader) to change the world. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois serves over 13,000
girls and 4,000 adult members in 38 counties throughout central Illinois. For
more information, visit www.getyourgirpower.org or call your local Girl Scout
Service Center at 888-623-1237
[Chris Herbert
Founding Partner
Pendulum PR and Creative Strategies] |
