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APRIL 2023

Water in the World Around Us 4-1-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat Apr 01, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

Discover the wonders of water as you build water rockets, run a water relay, make rain sticks, and learn how water affects the trees at Camp Cosmo! Take home your own tree seedling to plant and take the Girl Scout Tree Promise pledge, too!

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: March 18, 2023

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, supplies, lunch, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and lunch

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Light it Up 4-23-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Apr 23, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

Come to Camp Cosmo to learn about different ways to start a fire safely. Roast marshmallows over the flame you make, and carefully extinguish the fire down to its last ember.

This program is part of an Outdoor Skill-Building Series for older girls, created and led by Gold Award Girl Scout, Kim! Attending the individual skill-building sessions is not required in order to register for the Ultimate Camp Challenge (June 4-7) but it is encouraged.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: April 12, 2023

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, supplies, snack, and patch

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MAY 2023

Explore Camp Cosmo 5-6-23

Date: Sat May 06, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST

Experience the magic of Camp Cosmo during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games, and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too. This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Camp Cosmo, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: April 22, 2023

Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch
Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal
Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal - siblings should register as non-member girls

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Challenge and Shoot 5-20-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sat May 20, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Spend the day on the challenge course, then test your skills on the archery and tomahawk range! There's hiking, cooking over the fire, games, and much more too! Don’t miss this fun-filled day exploring Camp Cosmo!

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: May 10, 2023

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, supplies, lunch, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, lunch, and snack

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JUNE 2023

The Ultimate Camp Challenge 6-4-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Sun Jun 04, 6:00 PM - Wed Jun 07, 4:00 PM CDT

You’ve been challenged! Put your skills to the test, and spend three nights at Camp Cosmo, with at least one in which you can choose to sleep in your own shelter. Face off against your friends in competitions that test your fire starting, knot tying, shelter building, and blade safety skills. Spend some down-time hiking the Cosmo trails or try the ropes course. Make your own lunches from scratch and enjoy home-cooked camping meals for supper. Finish off your days around the campfire, singing off-pitch songs, and exchanging unforgettable stories.

This program is part of an Outdoor Skill-Building Series for older girls, created and led by Gold Award Girl Scout, Kim! Attending the individual skill-building sessions is not required in order to register for the Ultimate Camp Challenge (June 4-7) but it is encouraged.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: May 21, 2023

Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, and patch

Adult Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, supplies, and meals

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JULY 2023

The Magic of Camp Overnight 7-7-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Jul 07, 6:00 PM - Sat Jul 08, 4:00 PM CDT

Discover the magic at Camp Cosmo! Search for Gerald, the magical gnome, defend the unicorn against the dragons at archery, and watch the stars at night. Don’t miss all the magic that happens at Camp Cosmo!

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Register by: June 28, 2023

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Girl Cost: $40, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $0, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, and T-shirt

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Mess-O-Rama Day Camp 7-10-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Mon Jul 10, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Play in the mud, engage in a paint fight, eat without silverware, take a slide on the giant paint slip-n-slide, and have more messy fun! You wouldn’t get away with this much messiness at home! Bring a sack lunch.

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Register by: June 28, 2023

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $0, includes activities, supplies, snack, and T-shirt

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Winter Wonderland Day Camp 7-11-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Tue Jul 11, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Beat the summer heat with all kinds of cool fun at this camp! Play with fake snow, have a "snowball" fight with water balloons, and make your best camp snowman. No need for winter coats at this camp! Bring a sack lunch.

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Register by: June 29, 2023

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $0, includes activities, supplies, snack, and T-shirt

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Cosmo's Great Adventures Mini Resident Camp 7-12-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Wed Jul 12, 6:00 PM - Fri Jul 14, 4:00 PM CDT

Come to Camp Cosmo and try all the amazing adventures, from the ropes course to tomahawks and archery to slingshots! Plus, take a field trip to go canoeing!

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: July 2, 2022

Girl Cost: $120, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Volunteer Cost: $0, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, and T-shirt

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Disney Day Camp Wednesday 7-19-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Wed Jul 19, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Find a bit of Disney magic at Girl Scout camp! Ever wanted to go on an adventure like Moana, shoot arrows like Merida, swim like Ariel, or learn a new skill like Elena? On this magical journey, enjoy camp activities like swimming, archery, games, crafts, and more - all with a Disney twist! Bring a sack lunch.

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: July 9, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Volunteer Cost: $0, includes activities, supplies, snack, and T-shirt

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Disney Day Camp Thursday 7-20-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Thu Jul 20, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Find a bit of Disney magic at Girl Scout camp! Ever wanted to go on an adventure like Moana, shoot arrows like Merida, swim like Ariel, or learn a new skill like Elena? On this magical journey, enjoy camp activities like swimming, archery, games, crafts, and more - all with a Disney twist! Bring a sack lunch.

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: July 9, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Volunteer Cost: $0, includes activities, supplies, snack, and T-shirt

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Disney Day Camp Friday 7-21-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Jul 21, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Find a bit of Disney magic at Girl Scout camp! Ever wanted to go on an adventure like Moana, shoot arrows like Merida, swim like Ariel, or learn a new skill like Elena? On this magical journey, enjoy camp activities like swimming, archery, games, crafts, and more - all with a Disney twist! Bring a sack lunch.

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: July 9, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Volunteer Cost: $0, includes activities, supplies, snack, and T-shirt

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Aloha Summer Day Camp 7-25-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Tue Jul 25, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Celebrate the end of summer with a Camp Cosmo Luau! Make your own grass skirt, learn traditional dances, and make crafts! Bring a sack lunch.

Note: Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: July 13, 2023

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Volunteer Cost: $0, includes activities, supplies, snack, and T-shirt

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AUGUST 2023

Chopped: Camp Edition 8-11-23

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

Date: Fri Aug 11, 7:00 PM - Sat Aug 12, 4:30 PM CDT

If you love the TV show Chopped, then show off your cooking skills at Chopped: Camp Edition! After you learn to build a fire, you'll get to go "shopping" to get your ingredients and the race is on. Teams will compete in cooking on a stick, over a grate, and with a Dutch oven. Test your skills and see who goes home with the trophy.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Register by: August 2, 2023

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, supplies, breakfast, lunch, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, supplies, breakfast, lunch, and snack

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