Discovery Day Camp Sessions

 

Discovery Day Camp has been in the Reno/Sparks community for over seven years. As the only all girl day camp we are definitely unique. Any girl can participate in Discovery Day Camp, even if they are not a Girl Scout.

 

Here are this year's Discovery Day Camp sessions - choose your summer adventure!

 


SESSIONS

 

WEEK 1: GIRL SCOUT GOURMET

June 9-13, 2008

 

Calling all chefs! Do you love to help in the kitchen? If so, don't miss Girl Scout Gourmet! We all need food to stay alive and be healthy but did you know that food can also be a lot of fun? This week we'll be stirring, beating, mixing and blending as we learn ways to prepare delicious, healthy meals. We'll make our own snacks, explore food from around the world and learn how to eat great and stay healthy!

 

Badge Focus: Eat Right, Stay Healthy & Make It, Eat It Try-Its, Let's Get Cooking Badge

 

WEEK 2: MAD SCIENTIST!

June 16-20, 2008

 

Is it science or is it magic? Put your investigative powers to the test and figure out why things work the way they do. Science is everywhere - in a spider web, a ray of light, and even a pile of dirt! This week we will observe and discover the exciting world of science that is around us everyday. We will do experiments, make discoveries and create fun and exciting concoctions!

 

Badge Focus: Science Wonders & Science In Action Try-Its, Science Discovery, Science In Everyday Life & Science Sleuth Badges

 

WEEK 3: DANCING WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS

June 23-27, 2008

 

Who needs to dance with the stars when you can dance with the Girl Scouts? Put your dancing shoes on and join us for a week of toe-tapping fun! This week we will tap our feet, kick our heels and whirl ourselves around to the sound of the beat! As we dance the days away, we will also learn about the sounds we're dancing to - those sounds called music! What are the different types of music? How is music made? Don't miss this week of singing and dancing excitement! This week we will celebrate Nevada's western history with a trip to the Reno Rodeo!

 

Badge Focus: Dancercize & Making Music & Making Music Try-Its Dance & Music Fan Badges

 

WEEK 4: ON BROADWAY!

July 7-11, 2008

 

Can you picture yourself performing on stage in a Broadway show? If so, this week of camp is for you! We will learn about all it takes to put on a successful show, from writing and directing a play, to memorizing lines and rehearsing; we've got it all! On Friday we will put our skills into action when we put on a "Just-Off" Broadway production of our very own!

 

Badge Focus: Puppets, Dolls, and Plays & Let's Pretend Try-Its, and Theater Badge

 

WEEK 5: PRETTY AS A PRINCESS

July 14-18, 2008

 

Lead the pampered life! Indulge in the royal treatment as you learn to live a life without stress. A princess always looks her best and we will learn how that is done! Life as a princess requires good manners and proper etiquette, so you will learn proper greetings from around the world, table manners and phone etiquette. At the end of the week, all the princesses will show off their style with a "Pretty Princess Tea Party!"

 

Badge Focus: Manners Try-It, Looking Your Best & Stress Less Badges

 

WEEK 6: WORD UP! 

July 21-25, 2008

 

Put your imaginations to work this week and use your creativity to become a writer. From writing short stories to designing picture books and using codes to send secret messages and keeping a journal, this is where you can let your imagination run wild and see what it turns up! Use writing to connect with Girl Scouts in other parts of the country with your very own pen pal!

 

Badge Focus: Write Away Try-It, Books & Write All About It Badges

 

 


LOCATION

Week 1-6:

Mamie Towles Elementary School

2800 Kings Row

Reno, Nevada 89503

 

 


TIME

Discovery Day Camp is open for your convenience from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Girls may arrive and be picked up at any time, with communication to the staff. Activities run from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

 

Before and after care is included in the day camp fee!

 

 


AGES

ALL girls are invited to participate in Discovery Day Camp! Girls who are in 1st - 6th grade or who are ages 6-11 are the perfect age to enjoy day camp.

 

 


COST

ALL weeks are $120 per girl each week they attend day camp.

 

*Note -

Program Aides are $35 per girl each week they attend day camp.

A $10 registration fee will be added to the fee for any girl who isn't already a Girl Scout.

A $25 deposit will be necessary necessary to reserve a spot in this all girls day camp. Campership are available to all families.

 

 

 

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