Ambassadors
11th - 12th grade
Camp Agnes Arnold
Adventure Park Aides
7/23/2023 - 7/29/2023
$500
Do you love being in the treetops? Do you want to spend a week getting valuable hands on experience helping girls learn the ''ropes"? In this program our senior and ambassador girls will learn all the ins and outs of running our Adventure Park and will get valuable leadership experience both on and off the course that they can use for years to come! NOTE: Girls must weigh a minimum of 70 lbs and a maximum of 250 lbs, and be able to reach a height of 70 inches while standing flat-footed to participate in this session.
Canoe Aide
6/18/2023 - 6/24/2023
7/9/2023 - 7/15/2023
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
$500
Want to spend the week getting valuable hands-on experience leading campers in canoeing and other lake activities? In this program, older girls can gain valuable experience and service hours in the comforts of a camp setting. Girls will start the week with training on how to work with younger girls in a waterfront session and then put their skills to the test! Girls must be 14 years old to attend this session.
CIT I (10-day session)
7/5/2023 - 7/15/2023
$750
Are you a camping pro? Do you dream of the day when you can become a counselor? If so, this session is for you! You will spend two weeks at Camp Agnes Arnold, learning all about GSSJC's summer resident camps and the leadership skills required to lead younger girls. You will also get an opportunity to work with camp staff to lead campers in activities! (Must be 15 years old and entering 10th grade or above)
CIT II (2 week session)
6/18/2023 - 7/1/2023
$750
If you've completed CIT I and are ready to take the next step in your camp leadership journey, join us for CIT II. You'll visit other GSSJC camps, do a primitive overnight, a visiting all three of the GSSJC resident camps and learn valuable skills that could help them earn a job! Trained CITs are allowed to work at camp starting at the age of 17, so what are you waiting for? Join the team! (Must be 16 years old and entering 11th grade or above)
Tree Trek
6/25/2023 - 7/1/2023
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
$775
Climbing near the treetops, discovering adventures in the woods, tree identification and knot-tying are all waiting for you at Camp Arnold. You'll earn the Snow or Climbing Adventure badge and make lots of new friends. NOTE: Girls must weigh a minimum of 70 lbs and a maximum of 250 lbs to participate at Adventure Park
Z.A.P. (10-day session)
7/5/2023 - 7/15/2023
$1100
Would you be prepared for a zombie apocalypse? Here is your opportunity to join an elite Zombie Apocalypse Preparation (ZAP) crew dedicated to survival—hone your marksmanship with archery challenges, develop your leadership abilities, learn outdoor living skills and patrol Camp Agnes Arnold while planning escape routes and defensible spaces. NOTE: This session is a ten-night session.
Casa Mare
Basic Sailing - 2 week session
7/2/2022 - 7/15/2023
$1800
Embark on your journey to become a Mariner. It’s all about sailing for two whole weeks as you and your friends learn knots, rigging a sunfish sailboat, sailing and more. This is a physical and mentally demanding activity. Be prepared for the challenge yet all the fun. This session includes testing for certification to become a GSSJC Mariner, plus a pinning ceremony for new Mariners! Prereq - age 11+ and completed the GSSJC Proficient and Advanced Swimmer Card
Open Sail - 1 week Session
6/18/2023 - 6/24/2023
6/25/2023 - 7/1/2022
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
7/23/2023 - 7/29/2023
$900
It’s time to just sail, sail, sail! This is an opportunity to master your skills for future progression, earn sailing hours, complete ratings, and more. Help new friends that have never sailed by taking them out in the bay. This is a one week session. Must have completed Basic Sailing prior to registration.
Open Sail - 2 week Session
6/18/2023 - 7/1/2023
7/16/2023 - 7/29/2023
$1700
It’s time to just sail, sail, sail! This is an opportunity to master your skills for future progression, earn sailing hours, complete ratings, and more. Help new friends that have never sailed by taking them out in the bay.This is a two week session with the opportunity to do advance sailing over the weekend! Must have completed Basic Sailing prior to registration.
Sail Aides
6/18/2023 - 6/24/2023
6/25/2023 - 7/1/2022
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
7/23/2023 - 7/29/2023
$500
Want to spend the week getting valuable hands-on experience leading campers in sailing activities? In this program, older girls can gain valuable experience and service hours in the comforts of a camp setting. Must have a minimum rating of Sunfish Mate.
Misty Meadows Ranch
Bits & Bridles
6/25/2023 - 7/1/2023
$900
Calling all SPURS and STARS girls who are ready to bring their equestrian skills to the next level! Gain more equestrian knowledge in a classroom setting before having a blast in the barn and advancing your skills both on your horse and on the ground. This session includes riding in the arena everyday and ground school lessons. Prerequisite: To register for this session you must have earned STARS PA or SPURS Level 3 or higher. Contact the Camp Director at mistydirector@sjgs.org to determine if your camper has equivalent skills to participate in this program. This session is part of the progressive riding program.
Blazing Bullseye
7/9/2023 - 7/15/2023
$800
Ready, aim, shoot! Get ready to improve your skills in traditional target sports while also participating in fun games such as slingshot paint ball, paint balloon darts and more! You will also try your hand at orienteering to sharpen your seeking skills. Don't forget about swimming, hiking and other camp activities!
Boots & Saddles
7/9/2023 - 7/15/2023
$900
Are you a more advanced rider, ready to show off your equitation skills? Spend the week riding in the arena to polish your riding skills, then finish by testing your knowledge in a riding evaluation to see how much you've learned! This session includes riding in the arena everyday and ground school lessons. Prerequisites: Must have experience trotting off a lunge line. If you are a Level 2 SPURS or completed Rustlers at Camp Pryor this session is perfect for you! Contact the Camp Director at mistydirector@sjgs.org to determine if your camper has equivalent skills to participate in this program. This session is part of the progressive riding program.
Choose Your Adventure
7/5/2023 - 7/8/2023
$550
This session is perfect for campers with a busy schedule but still want to come to camp during a short week after the fourth of July. During this session each camper will get to write their own story as they choose which activities they participate in as an individual during thier time at camp. Choose traditional camp activities like archery, riflery, and hiking or maybe you want to see what living life on the ranch is like and you choose to learn about planting seeds and foraging for food in the wilderness. The choice is yours!
Equestrian Aide
6/18/2023 - 6/24/2023
6/25/2023 - 7/1/2023
7/5/2023 - 7/8/2023
7/9/2023 - 7/15/2023
$500
Would you love to help teach riding skills to younger girls? Spend the week at the barn as an equestrian aide (EA)! Girls will earn leadership and service hours. Campers must be at least 13 years old, and have achieved level three SPURS or completed STARS PA training by their registration date to be eligible for this session. Contact the Camp Director at mistydirector@sjgs.org to determine if your camper has equivalent skills to participate in this program.
Horse Sense
6/25/2023 - 7/1/2023
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
$900
If you’re an older girl who is interested in learning to ride or has only ridden a few times, this is a perfect introductory session! Girls in this session will learn how to groom and tack a horse, how to mount and dismount, and how to control a horse at a walk. This session includes riding in the arena everyday and ground school lessons. This session is for campers who haven't come for a week long riding session at Misty Meadows yet; no previous riding experience necessary. This session is part of the progressive riding program.
Horse Whisperer
6/18/2023 - 6/24/2023
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
7/23/2023 - 7/29/2023
$900
Do you have some riding experience but want to go further? Immerse yourself in horses during this session and review basic skills (start, stop, steer), play arena games, and be introduced to trotting. This session includes riding in the arena everyday and ground school lessons. If you are a Level 1 SPUR, or went to Giddy Up, Saddle Up, or Horse Sense last summer, this session is perfect for you! Contact the Camp Director at mistydirector@sjgs.org to determine if your camper has equivalent skills to participate in this program. This session is part of the progressive riding program.
Misty Fandom
7/23/2023 - 7/29/2023
$800
Are you a Misty fan? Then this session is for you! In this Senior and Ambassador only session you'll get to share your favorite fandom with new friends at camp - whether you love SciFi, Anime, Comics, Potter, Media, or something else! Combine your passion with your favorite things to do at camp, and top off the week by making your own DIY costume. When you're not designing your perfect costume you'll spend the week living your ideal week at camp with your counselors and fellow campers. You've probably done the basics, like archery and hiking but now you have the opportunity to put creative twists on your favorites activities before!
SPURS Training
7/5/2023 - 7/8/2023
$600
Do you enjoy working with horses and want to share that with other girls? Spend a week at camp learning the theories and hands-on skills needed to join the SPURS (Super People Using Riding Skills) special interest group at MMR while also enjoying classic camp activities such as hiking, archery, swimming and more. Girls will receive their level one SPURS scarf and be ready to work with the weekend riding program during the school year. No previous riding experience necessary. This session is not part of the progressive riding program.
Vaulting Level 1
6/18/2023 - 6/24/2023
$900
Are you interested in acrobatics AND horses? Why not put them together? Spend the week learning basic vaulting moves on the ground, on the barrels, and on horseback. When you're not in the barn you'll swim in the pool and hang around camp. Campers in this session will vault on a barrel and horse everyday and ground school lessons. No previous vaulting or riding experience needed, but participants must be physically able to jump, bend, and move into various acrobatic positions. This session is not part of the progressive riding program.
Vaulting Level 2
7/16/2023 - 7/22/2023
$900
Have you done Vaulting at one of our previous sessions and love it? Spend a week this summer advancing your skills! This session includes vaulting on a barrel and horse everyday and ground school lessons. Participants must be physically able to jump, bend, and move into various acrobatic positions. This session is not part of the progressive riding program. Prerequisite: To register for this session must have attended a week long Vaulting session before or have equivalent skills to register. Contact the Camp Director at mistydirector@sjgs.org to determine if your camper has equivalent skills to participate in this program.
Wrangler in Training I
7/16/2023 - 7/29/2023
$1100
Are you interested in working at MMR one day as a counselor or riding staff member, but you're not sure what it would be like? If so, this session is for you! This is the first level of the Wrangler in Training program, part of GSSJC’s CIT program. You will learn skills to lead and instruct campers both in the barn and around camp. Campers who successfully complete the session will earn the CIT Award. To participate in this program campers must complete an application and short phone interview with the camp director prior to the start of the summer. Campers must have previous experience with horses to participate in this session, preferably as a SPURS or STARS member or by attending at least two weeklong horseback riding sessions at Misty Meadows. Campers will go to the barn during this session and help instruct riding lessons and ground school lessons for younger campers. Contact the Camp Director at mistydirector@sjgs.org to determine if your camper has equivalent skills to participate in this program