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March 19: Camper applications accepted from girls who earned cookie bucks or cookie dollars.
March 26: Mailed applications accepted from all girls.
March 31: Open House at Kamp Kiwanis
April 2: Walk-in Camper applications accepted
April 22: Girls applying for a camp scholarship are due
April 29: Open House at Camp Scoutshire Woods; Clean Up Day
May 23: Camp fees are due in full; Health History and Health Exam form due
Start Planning Your 2012-2013 Camporees Now
It’s time to start planning those camporees for the fall of 2012 and the spring of 2013. The council will begin taking reservations on June 1, and as usual, we anticipate that slots will fill up quickly. To reserve Mobile-area camps, contact Barbara Davis, and for Montgomery- and Wiregrass-area camps, contact Sherry Henderson. Please note, there is a $50 deposit required to reserve camp for a camporee. |
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
Properties and Camps
Give your Girl Scout the great outdoors this summer! Girls grow in confidence when they learn new skills and have new experiences away from home. With two camps to choose from, you just can’t lose! Summer Resident Camp is offered at Camp Scoutshire Woods and Kamp Kiwanis; two special camps, each with a distinct personality of its own, offering a variety of summer resident camps -- there's sure to be one (or more) to intrigue your Girl Scout! We will be posting camp schedules soon!
Camp Sessions at Scoutshire Woods:
June 10-15, June 17-22, June 24-29
Camp Sessions at Kamp Kiwanis:
June 17-22, June 24-29, July 1-6
Can I come to camp if I'm not a Girl Scout?
Yes! Any girl who will be going into 2nd through 12th grade is welcome. Just include the additional $100 fee and a complete Girl Scout membership form.
Can I stay with my friend?
Yes! If your friend is close to your age and is registered for the same program, you can be camp buddies. You will do all the activities together, and you can bunk together, too. Be sure to put your registration forms in the same envelope!
May I bring electronics to camp?
No! Cell phones, televisions, iPods, radios or game devices (anything with a screen) are NOT allowed at camp. Take a break and enjoy the outdoors for a week!
Will there be a telephone I can use?
There are no telephones available for camper use. However, parents may call the Camp Director in case of an emergency.
Our Council has four wonderful camps where you and your girls can have a great time! Troops can reserve campsites at any camp (with a certified Troop Camper, and additional certifications for other activities, if needed). The Camporee Book has information on all the camps, as well as great recommendations for planning a camping trip. Here's a brief summary of the Camps and their features.
Program Possibilities: Nature crafts and plant identification, hikes, cookouts, ecology,
camp beautification, canoeing, paddle-boating, kayaking, sailing, swimming, fishing and badge work.
Notes: This camp is closed late November-February for the winter season.
Size: 110 acres; on Lake Martin.
Capacity: 154 (overnight campers)
More Information & Forms:
Facilities & Capacities
Reservations
Kapers
Program Possibilities: Nature crafts and plant identification, hikes, cookouts, ecology,
stargazing, camp beautification, archery, canoeing, swimming and badge work.
Notes: This camp closes December 1-March 1 for the winter season.
Size: 68 acres with a 12 acre lake
Capacity: 173 (overnight campers)
More Information & Forms:
Facilities & Capacities
Reservations
Kapers
Program Possibilities: Nature crafts and plant identification, hikes, cookouts, ecology,
stargazing, camp beautification, canoeing, swimming and badge work.
Notes: This camp has units that stay open year round. Two units are equipped with
heating and air.
Size: 186 acres with a 35 Acre lake
Capacity: 88 (overnight campers)
More Information & Forms:
Facilities & Capacities
Reservations
Kapers
Program Possibilities: Nature crafts and plant identification, hikes, cookouts, ecology,
stargazing, camp beautification, paddle-boating, swimming, fishing and badge work.
Notes: This camp is closed December-February for the winter season.
Size: 267 acres with 2 ponds
Capacity: 150 (80 overnight campers)
More Information & Forms:
Facilities & Capacities
Reservations
Kapers
If your troop is looking for a place to have an all night party, special event or just a place to have an overnight retreat, remember the Earline Locke Volunteer Center is available for your use.
Program Possibilities: Your troop can plan day trips to local places of interest, such as the University of South Alabama, Mobile Museum of Art, Exploreum, Bellingrath Gardens, the beaches, the local train stations or even a troop shopping spree - and use the Earline Locke Volunteer Center to spend the night after your day of fun and adventure.
Notes:There is a full kitchen and shower available. A television and VCR are available for use during your stay, however no beds are provided. Visitors should be prepared to bring sleeping bags and air mattresses for their stay. Additional supplies available for check-out include flags, ceremonial logs, and a karaoke machine at Juliettes Pearls Retail Shop at the Mobile Service Center. And while there is a fire ring outside the facility, open fires are not allowed due to city fire codes. Charcoal and/or propane fuels are allowed, but grills are not provided.
Capacity: 20-30 (overnight campers)
Forms:
Reservations
Kapers
Is your troop or service unit looking for a place for a meeting, or to spend the night while visiting Montgomerys many attractions? Dont forget that the River Region Volunteer Center is now open for your use.
Program Possibilities: Using the volunteer center as a base, you can travel to the Alabama State Capital, Rosa Parks Museum, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, Alabama Nature Center and the Montgomery Zoo, just to name a few fun destinations!
Notes: A television and VCR are available for use during your stay; however no beds are provided. Visitors should be prepared to bring sleeping bags and air mattresses for their stay. We also have a small charcoal grill available for limited use. There is one restroom, but no shower facility is available at this time.
Capacity: 10-20 (overnight campers)
Forms:
Reservations
Kapers
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