Camp Country Center
Camp Country Center, located in Hockessin, Delaware, is home to the Council's new state-of-the-art, environmentally-sustainable Science and Technology Lodge, which offers a variety of science, technology, engineering and math programs for girls. The Lodge is available and ideal for small to medium-sized business meetings, class field trips, programs, educational tours, luncheons and dinners. Contact Jennifer Acord at jacord@cbgsc.org for non-Troop facility rental fees and information. Download our camp packet, which has directions, suggestions for programs, among other useful documents. Camp Country Center Camp Packet (WORD)
Camp Country Centerhas 40 wooded acres, a meadow area, plus a scenic hiking trail. Trained professionals facilitate specialized programming for all of our camps. Click here for Camp Country Center amenities and fees.
2012 Summer Camp at Camp Country Center
Camp Country Center Day Camp
Camp Country Center Day Camp offers six weeks of fun-filled, exciting summer camp opportunities. There are several options to choose from with a variety of specialty focuses: Environmental explorations through drama and exploring science and technology in our laboratory. Girls will enjoy activities within their same grade levels and enjoy spending time with caring adults and teen assistants. There are several options for ALL girls entering grades 2-8.
WHEN: June 18- 22, July 30-August 3 and August 6-10, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
COST: $195 per camper. Includes snacks and materials.
The camp fee will be reduced for one camper if an adult family member (age 21+) volunteers for the week. If you would like to volunteer for any of the science camps, please contact Carlyn Nelson, Science Camp Director. Volunteer opportunities are limited, so call as soon as possible. For theater camp, please contact Melissa Cowitt, Drama Camp Director, mcowitt@cbgsc.org.
Transportation is available for Council-sponsored Country Center Day Camps only, not Volunteer Day Camp. Pick up and drop off locations will be in Brandywine Hundred, North Wilmington and Newark. Additional fee of $30 per week for transportation. Exact locations will be sent in your confirmation packet.
2012 Summer Camp Registration Form
2012 Summer Camp Financial Aid Form
(Detailed registration information can be found within the camp guide.)
GRADE |
DATE |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
2-4 |
6/18-22 |
Go Girls Go! |
Girls will investigate the wonders of science in our laboratory, explore the outdoors and learn how to work successfully with others through team building activities. |
5-8 |
6/18-22 |
Girls Can Do It! |
Cooking, exploring outdoors, sewing, photography, robots.
We try everything. |
3-5 |
7/30-8/3 |
ACTing! For A
Better World
Drama Camp |
Stand up for a cleaner, healthier planet as you learn to beautify your own community, and hone your acting skills with energizing games and an environmental-themed script. The week will
culminate in a performance that will teach your family and friends how to work together for a better world. |
5-8 |
7/30-8/3 |
Girls In Gear I |
We are in our 4th year. This science-focused day camp is a partnership with Girls Inc., DE and YWCA, DE. Cooking, constructing a recycled materials green house, photography, robotics, archeology, astronomy and more. Each week’s activities are different. |
2-4 |
8/6-10 |
Adventure Girls
We Can Do Anything! |
Photography, hiking, team building games, microscopes and gardening. We will try it all. |
5-8 |
8/6-10 |
Girls In Gear II |
This science-focused day camp is a partnership with Girls Inc., DE and YWCA, DE. Cooking, constructing a recycled materials green house, photography, robotics, archeology, astronomy and more. Each week's activities are different. Please join us for one, or both sessions. |
7-12 |
All Sessions |
Program Aide |
Join us if you have your Program Aide Pin. Practice the following skills while having fun: group management, young girl inspiration and facilitating program activities. Girls may achieve P.A. recognition. |
7-11 |
All Sessions |
Counselor In Training I |
Learn what to expect from younger campers, teach younger campers outdoor skills and facilitate a camper program. Pre-camp CIT training is required. Girls may receive CIT recognition. |
7-12 |
All Sessions |
Camp Aide |
Join us for a week as an assistant. You must attend pre-camp training. This may fulfill Service Learning Hour requirements and/or Community Service Bar requirements. |
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Camp Country Center Volunteer Day Camp
Volunteer Day Camp Walk on the Wild Side Day Camp! This is a camp for ALL girls entering grades 1-12. Girls may only register for one week. This camp is supported and staffed completely by adult volunteers, and is not processed through GSCB for registration.
COST: Each session is $85 per week. Optional overnight Thursday at no cost. Extended hours available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 5 p.m. Cost is $5 per day. If you are at least 18 years of age and would like to volunteer as a 5-day volunteer, your first child will attend free and a second for half price.
Please visit www.volunteerdaycamp.org for more information and to register. Volunteer Day Camp Director Nancy Alejandro, nancy@caphoto.com or 302-234-7655.
GRADE |
DATE |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
1-12 |
6/25-29
7/9-13
7/23-27 |
Walk on the Wild Side I
Walk on the Wild Side II
Walk on the Wild Side III |
Girls will enjoy traditional outdoor activities, cooking, crafting and skill building in small group settings. Field trip on Wednesday and optional overnight on Thursday. Girls in grades 1-6 come as campers. Girls in grades 7-12 come as teen leaders. |
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