Camp Lachenwald and Campeggio Bosco Ridente
"A Place in the Heart...Not a Place on the Map!"
USA Girl Scouts Overseas - North Atlantic offers a resident camp in two countries, Camp Lachenwald in Germany (near Ansbach and Illsheim) and Campeggio Bosco Ridente in Italy (at Camp Darby, located 15 minutes from Pisa).
A variety of program opportunities are offered to Girl Scouts, grades 2-12. Horse programs; canoeing; biking; theater and art; camp crafts; outdoor cooking and day trips to explore local (and not so local) points of interest. For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors we offering several off-site trip options. Our sessions are conducted in 5-7- and/or 10 day sessions. In addition, we offer a weekend All Aboard Camporee for Girl Scout families, troops or girl-parent/special adult partners.
For 2009, volunteer, as well as other staff opportunities are available at resident camp. Contact the USAGSO-NA office or download an application packet (below)
The resident camp brochure will contain all of this information in detail and will be mailed to Overseas Committee Chairs in mid February for limited distribution to all Girl Scout troop leaders and organizations within the local community. Girls currently registered with USAGSO-NA will have brochures mailed directly to them. Registration is available on-line at: www.usagso-na.org or can be mailed in to our office.
Girls may apply for a USAGSO-NA Individual Girl Grant to cover a portion of the event fees and travel costs.
GIRL GRANT DEADLINE FOR CAMP EXTENDED TO MAY 11, 2009.
New Day Camp added to Camp Lachenwald! Check out the flyer for more info!
Download the Camp Brochure
2009 Camp BrochureFINAL CAMP SESSION LIST
PLEASE SEE THE FINAL SCHEDULE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LISTING OF COURSES, AGES, AND PRICES.
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Register Individual Girls for Camp Lachenwald or Campeggio Bosco Ridente
Register for All Aboard Camporee:
Register as a Family
Register as a TwoSome
Register as a Troop
Camp Staff Opportunities
Opportunities to become part of our dynamic camp team are available!
Do you have an interest in working with children? Do you believe girls are capable of and competent in planning and conducting their own activities with the assistance of caring adults? Do you love to be active in the outdoors and have a few camping skills?
Every summer adults find their way to Germany (and in 2008 Italy too!) as camp volunteers. Parents of campers, active duty soldiers on leave and other interested and caring adults have found a summer home with us. The support of this special group of "campers" is a vital part of our summer programming.
We will be offering resident camp opportunities for girls at two locations:
Camp Lachenwald - 14 June - 11 July in Germany!
Campeggio Bosco Ridente - 19 July - 1 August in Italy!
2008 USAGSO-NA Resident Camp Staff
We are looking for staff to work the full season - that means at both locations! Download the 2009 Camp Staff flyer which contains general camp information and available staff positions. The Camp Brochure will be on-line mid March 2009 and will include detailed unit program descriptions for each session. To assist you with the application process before that date you can request an abridged copy of the program descriptions. We hope they tempt you to join our summer team!
Detailed position descriptions and program descriptions can be requested from: Beverly Ferguson.
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age to work as a camp counselor (with demonstrated resident camp experience) and at least 16 to work as a kitchen assistant. All staff live at camp and are provided room and board in partial compensation for their position. Girl Scout accident insurance and illness insurance which provides coverage while camp is in session is made available at no cost for every staff member.
An intensive 7 day pre-camp training is provided for staff from 7-13 June 2008. Staff learn more about the expectations of their positions and the program; develop working relationships with their peers; explore the camp facilities and surrounding areas; and develop or fine-tune skills.
We are still searching for our Health Services Manager (nurse with a minimum of EMT Level I certification desired) and our Food Services Manager.
You must complete an application and two reference forms to be considered. You can download the forms here, request Word document files or have your questions answered from Beverly Ferguson.
If you are interested in assisting for just one session, volunteer opportunities are available too. Contact Beverly Ferguson for a copy of the Volunteer Application packet.
Join us as we empower girls to:
DISCOVER their world and their potential through a wide variety of program activities!
CONNECT with other Girl Scouts throughout Europe celebrating friendships...old and new!
TAKE ACTION as they develop and hone their leadership skills to make the world a better place!
We promise you a summer filled with adventure and lasting memories at Camp Lachenwald and Campeggio Bosco Ridente - Tschüss and Ciao!