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1100 Woodland Avenue
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Johnson City, TN 37602-3100
423.929.8185 or 1.800.428.3991
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This page was last updated: May 06, 2009

Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council Camps & Facilities

Camp Wildwood | Camp Windy Knob
Camp Sky-Wa-Mo
| Warren Kelly Memorial for Girls "The Hut"
Training needed to camp | Forms needed to camp
Service Projects at Camps

Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc. welcomes groups to rent any of our four facilities located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.; Bluff City, Tennessee.; Greeneville, Tennessee.; Johnson City, Tennessee. Whether you are planning an afternoon meeting, an outdoor education program, or another event, it's likely you'll find a nearby facility to meet your needs.

You can expect to find beds but no linens, cooking utensils, and table service. Groups are responsible for their own meals. Under a Board of Director's policy, no alcohol is permitted on Appalachian Council property. For specific information on available locations and dates call 423-929-81851 or 800-428-3991.

Please Read and follow all Camp Procedures (doc.)

 

2009 Summer Camp Programs at Camp Sky-Wa-Mo

Day Camp Registration Form

2009 Summer Camp Book

Additional Camp/Program Fees

Girls can use cookie proceeds to go on trips, take part in community service projects and participate in special activities.  Cookie revenue helps the Girl Scout Council keep the network of support strong for girls, allowing us to recruit and train adults for each Girl Scout troop, provide financial assistance to make Girl Scouting available to all girls, improve and maintain program facilities and sponsor special events and projects focused on the unique needs and interests of girls.  Families are an important part of this tradition.  By participating you can help your girl become a person of courage, confidence and character who makes the world a better place. You support is needed as she takes the lead to discover, connect and take action to meet her goals.

If your daughter did not participate in the 2009 Cookie Program, the following additional charges will be added to camp/program fees:

Add Additional:

$73 per participant for week long camps (pg. 11-15)
$36 per participant for 3 day long camp (pg. 11-15)
$24 per participant for Troop Overnight (pg. 16)
$36 per participant for Troop Weekend (pg. 16)
$36 per participant for Girl-Adult Weekends (pg. 17)
$25 per participant for summer programs (pg. 20-24)
 
**Day Camps are not included in the added additional fees**
 

 Summer Camp Programs for Girls Entering Grades 2-3 (Fall 2009)

DATES FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

June 17-12

$190

Brownie Quest NEW!

Follow the Trails...to discover the keys with help from our GS Elf.  Go on a scavenger hunt, solve a mystery, and explore camp with the help from your GS elf.  Enjoy all camp has to offer.

June 14-19

$190

Little Mermaids

Splash around camp! Play in the pool, wade in the creek and discover floating lunches.  You will learn water craft safety and the creatures that live in a pond and creek. 

June 21-26

$190

Artageous NEW!

Have a blast creating all sorts of crafts.  Try nature crafts or traditional crafts.  Round out the your camp stay with swimming, canoeing, and much more!

July 5-7

$125

Try-It Camp: Wildlife

Become a wildlife detective.  Discover all the creatures that make camp their home.  Stay for three days and two nights.  Enjoy all has to offer on this two night/three day getaway.

July 12-17

$190

Where the Wild Things Are NEW!

Join us for a week of fantasy while we explore the classic book Where the Wild Things Are.  Girls will create their own play at the end of the week to be shared with all of camp and parents/guardians as well.

 

Summer Camp Programs for Girls Entering Grades 4-6 (Fall 2009)

DATES FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

June 7-12

$190

Chef’s Apprentice

Love to cook or want to learn? You will cook something new every day as you learn your way around the kitchen and the campfire. It’s so much fun you can taste it! You will also enjoy all that camp has to offer.

June 14-19

$190

Happy Hiker NEW!

Come enjoy different types of hikes. Color hikes, coin toss hikes, and          nature hikes are just a few of the ways that you will travel around camp. You will also go swimming, have a campfire, and enjoy arts & crafts.

June 21-26

$190

Aqua Girlz

Get ready to splish and splash! Enjoy the cool water of Camp Sky-Wa-Mo while experiencing creek stomping, swimming, canoeing, and water safety techniques. Get your gills out and be ready to explore the wet and wonderful world of water.

July 5-10

$190

Drama Queens

Calling all drama queens for a fun-filled week under the spot light. Learn how to project your voice and create your own skits. Perform a play for the whole camp!

July 12-17

$190

Sport Sampler

Hey sports fans, show your skills at our sport sampler week of camp.  Learn about these sports: soccer, softball, swimming, cheerleading, and hiking. Create a camp tradition when you create your very own team sport.

 

Summer Camp Programs for Girls Entering Grades 7-12 (Fall 2009)

DATES FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

June 7-12

 

$190

 

Needles, Thread, and Yarn, Oh My! NEW!

It’s sew fun! You will embellish a pair of jeans, learn to knit, sew on a sewing machine, and make pillow cases. Enjoy all that camp has to offer including: swimming, canoeing, archery, and hiking.

June 14-19

$190

Top Chef

Practice your hand a creating new entrees and learn old favorites.  Plan a party for all of camp with your new found catering expertise. While            developing your cooking skills enjoy all that camp has to offer including: swimming, canoeing, archery, and hiking.

June 21-26

 

$190

 

Twilight NEW

Ever wonder about the mysteries of the night? You’ll have the chance to find out how else is out, study the stars and take a night hike. Stay up late, sleep in, and rise in time for mid-morning activities.

July 5-10

$250

Accept the Challenge NEW!

Do you dare to accept the challenge? Get ready to solve teambuilding         activities with your own Girl Scout team. You will conquer low challenge courses and climb the alpine tower at ETSU.

July 12-17

$190

Mix It Up NEW!

Get ready to explore the world of science and technology, through the beauty of the out-of-doors. Learn about the woodland creatures and design your own safety shelter. Enjoy all that camp has to offer including: swimming, canoeing, archery, and hiking.

 

Horseback Riding Summer Camp Programs

DATES ENTERING GRADE FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

June 7-12

4-8

$315

Giddy Up Getaway I

If you love horses, your equestrian adventure awaits! You will be transported each day to a local stable where you will learn to ride, groom, saddle and care for horse. You will end your week by participating in a horse show. When you are at Camp, you will get to participate in all the regular Camp  activities. You must bring boots with heels and long pants for riding.

June 14-19

5-12

$315

Giddy Up Getaway II

Continue your equestrian adventure as you learn more balance and control of your horse.   Learn more advanced skills such as trotting and cantering.   You will end your week by participating in a horse show.   Spend the rest of your time at Camp doing fun activities like swimming, arts & crafts,campfires and more.  You must bring boots with heels and long pants for riding.

Prerequisite:   Giddy Up I or equivalent formal instruction. 

June 21-26

6-12

$315

Giddy Up Getaway III

Advance your horsemanship expertise by increasing riding and showmanship skills.  You will end your week by participating in a horse show.   Spend the rest of your time at Camp doing fun activities like swimming, arts & crafts, archery, campfires and more.  You must bring boots with heels and long pants for riding.

Prerequisite:  Giddy Up II or equivalent formal instruction.

July 5-10

4-12

$315

Mixed Giddy Up Getaway I & II

To ensure that space is available for everyone, we are offering a mixed week where girls will be split up according to level at the stables.   Please specify Level I or II on the registration form.   You must bring boots with heels and long pants for riding.     

 

Leadership Training Programs

DATES ENTERING GRADE FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

 

June 7-12

 

6-9

$190

Silver Award Camp NEW!

Obtain Silver Award Training, work on steps 1-4. This is a great way to earn requirements in short time! You will also have the opportunity to participate in camp activities. 

 

June 14-19

 

10-12

 

$190

 

Program Aide NEW!

Girls who are interested in working directly with a troop, group, or camp unit for younger Girl Scouts may become a program aide through this week of camp.  You will also have the opportunity to participate in camp activities. 

 

June 21-26

 

9-12

 

$190

 

Gold Award Camp NEW!

Obtain Gold Award Training, work on steps 1-4.  This is a great way to earn requirements in a short time! You will also have the opportunity to participate in camp activities.

 

July 5-10

 

10-12

 

$190

 

Leader in Training NEW!

Have you ever wanted to lead your own troop! Come for a week of training and practice leading activities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in camp activities.

 

Just For Troops

DATES FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

June 12-13

$22 Per Person

(early bird discount does NOT Apply)

Troop Overnight

Experience an overnight sampler of what Camp Sky-Wa-Mo has to offer by bringing your whole troop to enjoy it together.  You will get to stay together as a troop and enjoy a small look at what camp is about.  Participate in traditional Camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts & crafts, and archery, with summer staff.  Meals are provided. 

July 10-12

$42 Per Person

(early bird discount does NOT Apply)

Troop Weekend

Experience a fun and exciting weekend at Camp Sky-Wa-Mo with your whole troop. Be ready to enjoy quality time as a troop and come and see what all Camp has to offer.  Participate in traditional Camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and archery, with summer staff.  Meals are provided.

 

Girl-Adult Weekends

DATES FEE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

June 19-21

$42 Per Person

(For optional rafting trip add $40 per person)

(early bird discount does NOT Apply)

Just Us Gals

For Girls entering grades 1-12 and her Mom or other adult female companion.   (grandmother, aunt, adult big sister, guardian, etc...)

Come to Camp and spend quality time together.   Get settled in on Friday night with singing around the campfire and yummy s'mores.  On Saturday, you can choose from all sorts of traditional Camp activities such as canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, swimming, hiking or go on the optional rafting trip.   Enjoy a big Camp breakfast on Sunday morning before returning home. 

Prerequisite:  Girls must be 6 years or older to attend rafting trip with their adult companion.

Note:  A girl and the female adult accompanying her will be assigned to a living unit by the girl's grade level and will share a platform tent with another female adult and girl.

June 26-28

$42 Per Person

(For optional rafting trip add $40 per person)

(early bird discount does NOT Apply)

My Buddy and Me

For Girls entering grades 1-12 and her DAD or other adult male companion.  (grandfather, uncle, adult big brother, guardian, etc...)

Come to Camp and spend quality time together.   Get settled in on Friday night with singing around the campfire and yummy s'mores.  On Saturday, you can choose from all sorts of traditional Camp activities such as canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, swimming, hiking or go on the optional rafting trip.   Enjoy a big Camp breakfast on Sunday morning before returning home.

Prerequisite:  Girls must be 6 years or older to attend rafting trip with their adult companion.

Note:  Male companions WILL sleep in different units than the girls. 

Opportunities at Other Councils in Tennessee

Girl Scouts of Moccasin Bend Council (Chattanooga)

Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley (Nashville)

Girl Scout Council of the Mid-South (Memphis)

Girl Scouts of Reelfoot Council (Jackson)

Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council, Inc. (Knoxville)

Day Camps

For more information on Day Camps and How to register, please see your Summer Program Book, or contact the Council office at info@girlscoutsappalachian.org.

DATE FUN IN THE MOUNTAINS: Service Unit 1 Day Camp

June 5-June 7, 2009

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Get sporty with it. Come and explore a wide variety of sports while earning insignia.  And have a blast at the pool party! Come “TRY-IT” and be a Girl Scout for the day to join in on the fun learning about the out of doors as well as some cooking and swimming.  Non – member girls completing grades 1 to 6 are eligible to apply for a waived fee for Girl Scout membership.

Girl Scout Brownies earn: Girl Sports Try-It and Sports & Games Try-It
Girl Scout Juniors earn: Field Sports Badge and Swimming Badge

 Location: Ralph Stout Park, July 31-August 1st and Mountain City Pool on August 2nd

Cost:  $13.50 for Members, and $23.50 for non-members* (includes Girl Scout membership fee)

 Cost Includes:  level badges and try-its, snacks, program supplies, picnic and swimming fee

Deadline to Register:  May 22, 2009

 

To Register: Send registration form and payment (make checks payable to GSAC Service Unit 1) to Registrar:
Belinda Greer
233 Pedro Shoun Lane
Mountain City, TN 37683

 
DATE CLIMBING TO THE TOP: Steps to a Healthier You- Service Unit 9 Day Camp

June 8-10, 2009

10:00 am- 3:00 pm

Girls will climb to the top of the food guide pyramid, while learning all the ways to eat and live healthy.  Learn all about healthy habits, ways calcium is needed to keep your bones and teeth strong, proper ways of exercising, eating the right foods and preparing healthy snacks that will keep you going throughout the day.

 

Date: June 8, 9 and 10th

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age Levels:  Brownies earn: Eat Right and Stay Healthy & Healthy Habits

                       Juniors earn: Highway to Health & Healthier You

Location:  Camp Wildwood

Cost:  $25.00 for registered Girl Scouts and $35.00 for non-members (includes Girl Scout membership fee)

Cost Includes:  level badges and try-its, snacks, crafts and patch

Deadline to Register:  May 22, 2009

To Register: Send registration form and payment (make checks payable to GSAC Service Unit 9) to Registrar:
Pam Moore
172 Kate Street
Gray, TN 37615

 

DATE Mystery Camp: Service Unit 80

July 28-31, 2009

9:30-2:30 Tues-Thurs and 5:30-7:30 pm Friday

Girls will have 3 fun-filled days, each with a different theme! I can tell you that they will be Moving, Creating and Eating! (If you really need to know which patches they will earn, please email me-I don't want to ruin the surprise!)

Girls will collect canned food as a service project and make a simple food item for the last night's family BBQ and Awards Ceremony. 

Date: July 28-31

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday

Age Levels:  Brownies earn: 3 Try-Its
                      Juniors earn: 3 badges
                      Cadettes earn: 3 Interest Projects

Location: Rogersville City Park

Cost:  $25.00 for registered Girl Scout,$ 35.00 for non-members

Cost Includes:  T-shirt, fun patch, crafts snacks, and level badges/try-its, membership for girls who are not members

Deadline to Register:  June 27, 2009

To Register: Send registrations to Camp Director:
Joline Moore
134 Center Street
Rogersville, TN 37857
dragonbru@chartertn.net

Training needed to Camp ...
1. Child Protection Training
2. BTL I
3. BTL II for current program level
4. First Aid/CPR Training
5. Outdoor Course I - Troops/Groups using Council campsite for day use and/or a one night stay.
6. Outdoor Course 2- Troops/Groups using Council campsite for overnight use and
will be sleeping indoors.  (Outdoor Camp 1&2 needed for ANY overnight)
7. If using Sky-Wa-Mo Pool you must have Red Cross Trained Lifeguard & watchers. (check Safety Wise)
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Camp Windy Knob ... Greeneville, TN.
One building, an amphitheater and a shelter have been built on this 12 1/2 acre site in Greene County, TN. The site was farmland, and is bordered by farms. Access to a horse riding stable is available. Please follow all horseback riding guidelines according to Safety Wise.

It is an activity building with tables and chairs, electric lights, and a fireplace. It will accommodate up to 100 people for day use. For sleeping purposes it will accommodate 30 people. The camp telephone is also located here and is accessible to everyone in camp. The kitchen has an electric stove, refrigerator, and work space. Buckets, shovels, rakes, brooms, mops, and assorted cooking equipment are stored here.

Camp Windy-Knob, long ramp to door, threshold negotiable by wheelchair, main floor almost barrier-free.


For more on this camp see
Windy Knob (doc.)

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Camp Wildwood .... in Johnson City, TN.
Camp Wildwood is located on 12 acres of woodland held in trust by The Harris Foundation. While the land is not owned by the Girl Scouts, it will be available for their use for as long as there is an interest. We appreciate the Harris family’s generosity, which makes use of the site possible.

Camp Wildwood has an overnight tent capacity of 28 and a day use capacity of 160. There are seven platform tents located in the Ferndell area. There is a shower house with 4 showers and 6 flush toilets. There is electricity available at Ferndell, Tanglewood, White Oaks, Crestwood Shelters and in the Darlin Jones Cabin. Each shelter and the cabin are equipped with water. There are outdoor fire rings located at Ferndell, Tanglewood, White Oaks and the tent area. Macy Kitchens can be found at Ferndell and Tanglewood Shelters.

** Camping is seasonal at Camp Wildwood.**

for more on this camp see Wildwood (doc.)
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Camp Sky-Wa-Mo ... in Bluff City, TN.
The resident campsite, since 1947, is bordered by Cherokee National Forest and some privately owned land. There are five tent units, three with shelters and two with buildings/lodges. There is also a commercial dining room/kitchen, an infirmary, a swimming pool, small lake and shower house. Administrative support buildings include Properties Manager’s home, and two cottages.

 

For more information on this camp see Sky-Wa-Mo (doc.)
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Warren Kelly Memorial for Girls "The Hut"... in Big Stone Gap, VA.
One building on a large lot in the city of Big Stone Gap. The building was built on property owned by the Warren Family by Girl Scout Lone Troops and was nearly finished when Wise County became a part of the Appalachian Council. for more on this girl scout facility see The Hut (doc)
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Service Projects at Camps
(contact the council for more information)

  Service Project Program Level
Camp Sky-Wa-Mo Clean Trails Brownies,
Juniors,
Cadettes,
Seniors
  Paint new Pool Rules sign Cadettes,
Seniors
  Repaint swim tag board Cadettes,
Seniors
  Repaint with stencils depth of water Cadettes,
Seniors
  Decorate curtains for lodges (Ferndale, etc) ALL
  Cleanout fire rings Juniors,
Cadettes,
Seniors
  Straighten up fire rings Juniors,
Cadettes,
Seniors
     
Camp Windy Knob Decorate/Make new curtains ALL
  Make new decorations for walls ALL
  Landscaping/Flowers ALL
     
"The Hut" Decorate/Make New Curtains ALL
  Landscaping/Flowers ALL
  Make new decorations for walls ALL
  Paint Cadettes,
Seniors
     
Service Center Landscaping/Flowers ALL
     
Camp Wildwood Clean Trails
Rake Leaves
Landscaping/Flowers
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