Do you have what it takes?      

Come and find out at Girl Scout Boot Camp!


Some photos from GSWPA Boot Camp 2008 will be posted soon!

About Girl Scout Boot Camp

Dates and time:  12 AUG 08 at 0800 - 13 AUG 08 at 1700
Location: Camp Elliott, Volant, PA
Cost: $30 per girl and $30 per leader Age Level: 11-17
CORE Camp experience for Junior/Cadette/Senior Girl Scouts and their leaders.
The $30 fee includes all meals, lodging, and 2 full days of programming, as well as a camp participation patch
and a Girl Scout Boot Camp bandana. Troops must meet the girl/adult ratio from Safety-Wise when registering for this camp, however your group can be as small as a leader
(mother) and your scout (daughter).


Camp description:  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience “military life”with active duty and reserve members of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and members of the Air Force ROTC. Spend two full days learning skills, facts and what it is like to serve in the US military.  At this CORE camp, participants will learn how to rock climb and rappel, march in formation, use a compass, tie specialty knots, use signal flags, and stay safe in water.  They will enjoy a piping hot meal, the military way.  Scouts will also learn self-defense techniques, and gain experience with team building and public speaking skills.  Participants who complete all of the requirements will earn the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Boot Camp Patch. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend the closing ceremony on the last day of camp.

Camp update: 08 JUL 08
There are approximately 15 spots remaining for scouts at Boot Camp.  We can also accomodate the leaders of these scouts. 
The only accommodations remaining are platform tents.  Registration closes on 28 JUL 08.


Please contact the Boot Camp organizers, Maureen Conner and  Kathy Shaffer, for more information.

Camp Registration
Leaders: Please register on-line for Boot Camp at http://www.mercergs.org/bootcampRegistration or click here to register
.
Note: This camp is for registered scouts of a specific age-level and their leaders. Older and younger children are considered
tag-alongs, and are not permitted to attend.


Additional photos of the Mercer Area Girl Scout Boot Camp that was held in April, 2007 at Camp Elliott


Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

page last updated Sept. 15, 2008