Have the best summer at Girl Scout Camp – Register online today!
With several resident and troop camp properties across Minnesota and Wisconsin, girls can discover nature and wildlife, connect with others at camp, and take action as they build new skills and talents at camp. Girl Scouts offers more than a hundred different camp program sessions ranging from wilderness tripping, canoeing, and horses to international cooking, drama, arts, and sports. Any girl can come to camp – no Girl Scout experience is required. Financial assistance is available.
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Featured Camp Programs
Here are some featured Camp program event from each of our service center areas. To register or learn more about these featured programs, click on the link on the title. Don’t forget to check out or register for the nearly 200 other Camp programs for girls to enjoy.
Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14
Grades K - 12
7 p.m. - 10 a.m.
Camp Lakamaga
$60 girl; $60 adult
Enjoy a weekend of fun, learning, and relaxation with your troop at Camp Lakamaga. Camp staff will guide your troop through a variety of activities that you choose! Canoeing, swimming, kayaking, archery, crafts, nature, biking, songs, games, and more can be a part of your weekend. Saturday meals, Sunday breakfast, and snacks are provided. Adult chaperones need to attend with girls.
June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28 - July 3, and July 5-10
Grades 4-6
Camp Whispering Hills
Girls: a)$435 b)$390 c)$345
This Level 1 program is designed for girls who are new to horses and riding. Spend hands-on time with the horses where you will learn how to ride, groom, and care for the health of horses and ponies. Learn the basics about horses by practicing mounting, dismounting, controlling, and leading your horse at a walk. Depending on the group’s readiness, the finale is a trail ride.
Find out more infomation by clicking on the session: June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28 - July 3, and July 5-10
Sunday, June 21 - Friday, June 26
Grades 2-8
Camp Lakamaga
Girls: a)$465 b)$420 c)$375
Choose one Connection Path to explore and choose additional traditional camp activities to discover to round out your program time. Explore a range of possibilities by choosing arts, boating, archery, team building, sports, drama, and many other choices and spend at least 6 - 8 hours with that activity throughout the week.
June 21-26, July 19-24, and August 2-7
Grades 4-12
Camp Elk River
Girls: a)$465 b)$420 c)$375
Connect with the activities you choose as you earn and receive two badges. Learn teamwork as your cabin chooses which traditional summer camp activities to discover in the free time. The best of both focused and traditional camp activities in this session.
Find out more information by clicking on the date of session: June 21-26, July 19-24, and August 2-7
July 5-10
Grades 6-9
Camp Singing Hills
Girls: a)$435 b)$390 c)$345
This introductory experience will teach you general scuba skills and concepts such as regulator clearing, equalizing, gauge monitoring and breathing from an alternate air source. Learn all your basics in a nearby pool. Upon successful completion of these skills take a 30-40 minute lake dive in Fish Lake. You’ll also have time to do many of your traditional camp activities.
July 12-17
Grades 7-9
Camp Singing Hills
Girls: a)$335 b)$290 c)$245
Are you ready to take on this challenge? Let’s see you cook appetizers, soups, and salads. Spend 10 hours this week learning basic cooking techniques both in the kitchen and over the fire. You will work directly with the camp cook and your counselor to learn how to prepare healthy foods.
July 19-24, August 16-21, and August 23-28
Grades 4-7
Camp Northwoods
Girls: a)$555 b)$510 c)$465
Designed for girls who are new to horses and riding or those girls with limited experience. Become proficient in safety around horses, tacking, mounting, dismounting, starting, stopping and basic reining. In this combination Level 1 and 2 program, girls may take a short trail ride depending on proficiency level reached. Junior girls will earn the Horse Fan Badge.
Find out more information by clicking on the date of session: July 19-24, August 16-21, and August 23-28.
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Lakamaga Adult Education Conference
FUN AND LEARNING FOR LIFE
Celebrate the upcoming Girl Scout year at the 2009 Lakamaga Adult Education Conference, Fun and Learning for Life. The conference will take place on Friday, August 14 - Sunday, August 16 at Camp Lakamaga. Join more than 300 adult volunteers for learning and inspiration to start another exciting year of Girl Scouting.
Conference Registration is now open - enter here.
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A Girl Scout Blizzard Treat to Beat the Summer Heat |
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Dairy Queen and Girl Scouts of the USA have partnered again this summer to salute local Girl Scouts for their community involvement and leadership. View more information.
During the month of July, Girl Scouts and volunteers can enjoy the debut of the Girl Scouts Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard with a special coupon as they celebrate and promote Girl Scouting with the Dairy Queen Girl Scout Appreciation Week, July 20-26. In August, Dairy Queen will feature the return of the wildly popular Girl Scouts Thin Mint Blizzard.
Fall Launch 2010
Please join us for the second annual River Valleys Fall Launch event!
The 2010 Fall Launch will kick-off the Girl Scout year with important updates, resources, and information for service unit team members that will help girls – and volunteers – have a fun and successful year. Come network with other service unit volunteers and get energized for the coming year.
This year, volunteers can choose from several Fall Launch dates and locations: |
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| Monday, August 3 | July 20 | |
| Monday, August 3 | July 20 | |
| Monday, August 3 | July 20 | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | July 22 | |
| Thursday, August 6 | July 23 | |
| Thursday, August 6 | July 23 | |
| Monday, August 10 | July 27 | |
| Monday, August 10 | July 27 | |
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Please choose your 2010 Fall Launch date/location and RSVP on River Valleys’ website at www.girlscoutsrv.org. Your RSVP will ensure that your dinner selection and printed materials will be available onsite. If you do not have Internet access, please RSVP by contacting 800-845-0787.
This free Launch event is open to all service team volunteers, but please note, break out sessions will be provided only for the following volunteer positions: service unit managers, organizers/recruiters, Fast Start coaches, program resource coordinators, and product program managers.
Robotics Day Camps
Level 1
Become an ace engineer by designing, building, and programming robots. Use sensors, gears, levers, and pulleys to create and operate a vehicle and a structure. Test your imagination and work in a team. No experience is necessary. We will teach you everything you need to know. Bus transportation available; please indicate if you will be riding the bus and don’t forget to include the t-shirt size on the registration.
July 7-9, 2009 Camp Lockeslea, Fridley, MN
July 14-16, 2009 St. Michaels Church, Farmington, MN
August 4-6, 2009 Camp Rolling Ridges, Hudson, WI
Level 2
You've been to Robotics Day Camp last summer. Now build on that knowledge by becoming a Level 2 Engineer. Team up with other experienced engineers to meet new design challenges. Try out new sensors and expand your programming skills. Join us for Level 2 Robotics and have twice the fun!
Bus transportation available; please indicate if you will be riding the bus and don’t forget to include the t-shirt size on the registration.
July 14-16, 2009 St. Michaels Church, Farmington, MN
August 4-6, 2009 Camp Rolling Ridges, Hudson, WI
River Valleys’ Council Chat
These chats are an opportunity for Girl Scout members and volunteers to have a two-way dialogue with the Board and Staff Leadership. We encourage you to submit questions and comments in advance to councilchat@girlscoutsrv.org. In July we will be conducting a survey of our Chats, so we will not host a call. Our next conference call is Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register for the upcoming chat. You may also call 763-971-4103 or 800-845-0787 to register for the conference call. All registrants will be e-mailed the call-in number and access PIN prior. If you do not receive this information, please contact Jane Stacy at 763-971-4055.
Did you miss the last chat?
To listen to a recording of the June 25 Council Chat, call 866-551-4520 and enter 248521 followed by the pound (#) sign.
We want to hear from you!
We have a brand new tool for you to share your thoughts on selected topics. Called a Wiki, it is a group of web pages with specified topics. To use, simply log on to the Wiki, select your topic, add your comment, and click on the Add Comment button. It’s that easy! To gain access to this site, please follow these steps:
- Go to Home page and click “Log in”.
- Click “Request Access.” After filling out some basic information, click “Send to Administrator.”
- You will then receive an e-mail that asks you join the Wiki. Once you click that link, you will be taken to a page to complete the registration. You will then be able to add your comments and share your thoughts.
Featured Council-sponsored Programs
Here are some featured council-sponsored program event from each of our service center areas. To register or learn more about these featured programs, click on the link on the title. Don’t forget to check out or register for the nearly 1,100 other council-sponsored programs for girls to enjoy.
Girl Scout Cadettes - Girl Scout Ambassador
7 p.m. - 3 p.m.
McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson MN
$15 girl; $5 adult
Girl Scout Daisy - Girl Scout Junior
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson MN
$12 girl; $0 adult
Girl Scout Cadettes - Girl Scout Ambassador
1 p.m. - 11 a.m.
Camp Elk River
$60 girl; $20 adult
Girl Scout Junior
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
UMORE Park, Rosemount, MN
$10 girl; $0 adult
Learn from the professionals! Join the Dakota County Master Gardeners for an afternoon of fun plant and animal activities. Complete five of the six requirements for the Plants and Animals badge. Bring your questions and dress for the outdoors.
DATE CHANGE:
Ramsey Park Camporee
Tuesday, August 4- Wednesday, August 5
Find out more information here.
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Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys held its inaugural Women of Distinction – Celebrating Women of Courage, Confidence and Character luncheon on April 16 at McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. View to learn more about the recent event, its honorees, and sponsors. |
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Boys, looking to join Cub Scouts? Visit www.northernstarbsa.org (Twin Cities Metro/western Wisconsin), www.GamehavenBSA.org (Rochester/southeastern Minnesota area) or www.twinvalleybsa.org (Mankato/southwestern Minnesota area). River Valleys and the Northern Star Council, Gamehaven Council, and Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America are separate organizations, collaborating in communications efforts to help ensure that all grade school youth are invited to enjoy the benefits of a Scouting experience in their communities.
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