Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Camp Blue Bay Sleepaway


Beautiful Camp Blue Bay is situated on 179 scenic acres in East Hampton , including beachfront on Gardiner's Bay, and numerous hiking trails through our wooded property. Camp Blue Bay is accredited by the American Camp Association.


Girls who are entering grades 1 - 11 in September of 2008 will receive a traditional camping experience:

  • Platform tents with cots
  • Campfires & Cookouts
  • Boating & Swimming
  • Arts & Crafts, Nature Programs
  • Crafts, Songs & Games
  • On-site director Minimum ratio of 8 girls to one adult, exceeding NY State standards
  • 4 campers per tent
  • 8 tents to a unit, supervised by 4 to 5 counselors in 2 tents
  • 3 family-style meals plus snacks daily

We also offer indoor, dormitory-style accommodations. See our Blue Bay session choices to choose this option.

Camp Blue Bay has an on-site director, who supervises a staff that is carefully screened and chosen for their ability to work with children. Minimum of
8 girls to one adult, exceeding NY State standards.

New in 2008**

Multi-Week Discount

Girl Scout*

(per week)

Non-Girl Scout

(per week)

1 Week

2 Weeks

3 Weeks

4 Weeks

Mini Session

$525

$475

$450

$425

$350

$555

$505

$480

$455

$380

*To quailify, a girl must be a registered Girl Scout by February 4, 2008

** Must register for all weeks at the same time to utilize multi-week discount

******2009 Registration/Session Choices will be available January 2009******

Grades 1-4 (All programs include general camp activities.)

Discover the Fun (General Session) - Take this opportunity to enjoy the classic sleepaway camp experience. Enjoy swimming,boating, singing, arts & crafts, cookouts, games and more while making friends.

Princess Tea Party - A very special Princess Tea Party will be part o this week-long session where our Troop House is your castle.

Water Wonders - Extra time will be spent at the waterfront enjoying seashells, swimming, a floating lunch and more.

Grades 5-7 All programs include general camp activities.

Fun in the Sun (General Session) -
This general program includes a wonderful selection of activities like swimming, boating, cookouts, arts & crafts, sports and games.

Cooking Inside and Out - Enjoy a week in the Troop House testing different cooking techniques in the kitchen and over the fire.

Encounters with Nature - Spend this week exploring the wonders of Camp Blue Bay, sleeping under the stars and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

Leadership Discovery - Through a series of hands-on activities, discover the leader within you, while enjoying one of our Troop Houses.

Music & Dance Extravaganza - Spend the week showing us your talents.  Singing, dancing and more.

Science Detective - Use projects and experiments to develop your powers of observation and creative thinking skills.  Use chemistry and biology to analyze the evidence.

Showtime - Take part in a special Camp Blue Bay production and show yourself through drama, costumes and props.

Slumber Party - Move into the Troop House for a session of music, dancing and a pajama fashion show.

Way with Water - This week allows for more time on the waterfront - Swimming, boating, beach volleyball and sunsets.

Grades 8-11 (All programs include general camp activities.)

Girls Just Want to Have Fun (General Session) -
Girls know what they like. This week includes a first-night planning session to design a special program for the group. A few possibilities might include swimming, boating, sports, dancing or maybe even sleeping under the stars.

All About You - Take sometime to relax and enjoy life.  Explore relaxation through yoga, Pilates and meditation.

Night Owls - Always summer tradition!  During this TWO-WEEK session girls will have the opportunity to enjoy night hikes, stargazing and sleeping late.

Pajama Party - Pack your favorite pajamas, relax and enjoy your time in the Troop House

Water, Sand & Sun - Swimming, boating, beach volleybal, fishing and sunsets highlight this TWO-WEEK session.

TRANSPORTATION - Campers transported via deluxe motor coaches that leave from and return to Hofstra University in Hempstead.

HEALTH FORMS - Camp Blue Bay requires a Health Examination including all immunization dates to be completed by both the parent and a physician. All health forms are due by June 1, 2008.

REFUND POLICY - The $50 per session deposit will not be refunded or transferred after camp registration is confirmed. The balance of the fee will be refunded only if the camper does not attend due to illness or injury that is confirmed by physician’s letter. No refunds will be made if a camper cancels, arrives late, leaves early or does
not attend the entire session for any reason.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - If you need financial assistance and reside in Nassau County, please check the appropriate box on the registration form, and a Financial Assistance Information/Application Packet will be mailed to you. If the award granted does not meet your needs, the deposit will be refunded to you.
Sibling Discount - Receive a $10 per session discount for each additional daughter attending camp.

Bring a Friend Rebate -
Register a friend for Girl Scout camp who has never attended before and receive a $25 rebate check. Rebate checks will be issued at the end of the summer.

Lottery - All registrations received prior to Feb. 9, 2009 are eligible for placement by lottery. After Feb. 9, 2009 applications will be processed in the order received. Plan to register early as some sessions fill very quickly.

For more info and additional registration forms for Camp Blue Bay Sleepaway, visit www.gsnc.org or contact us at (516) 741-2550 press *275.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc., an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Agency, is a member of Long Island’s United Way, Five Towns Community Chest, United Community Fund of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park, Manhasset Community Fund, and The Community Chest of Port Washington.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County reserves the right to change or cancel programs based on the number of registrations received. If the camp or session choice you select is not available, you will be contacted. If alternate camp or session is not acceptable, your payment will be refunded. There will be a $25 fee for any check returned to us by the bank.

Payments - The fee balance is due at the Girl Scout Service Center no later than May 1, 2009. Unpaid balances will result in cancellation of your camp registration. Registrations received after May 1, 2009 must be accompanied by full payment. “Cookie Credits” can be used to pay for all or a portion of the fee by enclosing your signed “Cookie Credit” certificates along with a check for the balance.

How to Register: ONE GIRL PER FORM
Send a non-refundable deposit of $50 per session. Make checks payable to: Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. For credit cards, fill in all credit card information on the application. A $10 registration fee, which will be forwarded to Girl Scouts of the USA, is included in the Non-Girl Scout fee. To ensure that your daughter and her friends attend camp together, please send applications in the same envelope. You will receive written registration confirmation, a balance due statement and more camp information.


***2009 Availability Chart will be updated after the Lottery Date of Feb 9, 2009***

AVAILABILITY  

Mini Session July 14-17 (FULL)       

Grade

Session

1

July

3-10

Session

2

July

10-17

Session

3

July

17-24

Session

4

   July

   24-31

Session 5

July 31-Aug 7

Session 6

     Aug

     7-14

1st - 4th

Discover the

Fun

(CLOSED)

 

X

Discover the Fun

(House)

(FULL)

Water Wonders

(CLOSED)

X

Princess Tea Party

(House)

(FULL)

5th - 7th

Fun

in the Sun

(CLOSED)

Fun

in the Sun

(CLOSED)

Fun

in the Sun

(House)

(FULL)

Fun

in the Sun

(CLOSED)

Fun in the Sun

(House)

(FULL)

Fun

in the Sun

Leadership Discovery

(House)

(CLOSED)

Showtime

(House)

(CLOSED)

Encounters with Nature

(CLOSED)

Showtime

(House)

(FULL)

Cooking Inside & Out

Music & Dance Extravaganza

Slumber Party

(House)

(CLOSED)

Way with Water

(CLOSED)

X
X
Science Detective

Slumber

Party

(House)

(FULL)

8th - 11th
X

All About You

(House )

(CLOSED)

Night Owls

(Two Weeks)

(CLOSED)

Girls Just Want to Have Fun
X

Night Owls

(Two Weeks)

(CLOSED)

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

(FULL)

Pajama Party

(House)

(FULL)

Water, Sand & Sun

(Two Weeks)

 

Camp

Blue Bay Open House

Planning to attend Camp Blue Bay Summer 2009?

See the facilities first hand, meet the staff and learn more about the programs offered.

Camp Blue Bay

East Hampton, NY

Saturday, May 2 or Sunday, May 3, 2009

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call 516-741-2550, press *275 to register.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County
offers 2 other Unique
Summer Camp experiences.


Cantiaque Summer Fun
Day Camp


Wantagh Summer Fun
Day Camp

 
  

 
 



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