Each and every summer, beginning in 1965, girls from Girl Scouts - Sybaquay Council have packed their bags and headed north to Camp Pokonokah Hills in beautiful Wisconsin to experience the traditions of camp - nature, swimming and boating, singing by the campfire, making crafts and meeting new friends. This year we have a new program just for Girl Scout troops/groups and families.

Discover Pokie . . .

• Discover Pokie is not your everyday resident camp program. It is a combination of Troop/Group Camping and Family Camping that puts you in the driver's seat.
  
  Who can attend?
     For troop/group camping, the program is open to Girl Scout
     Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.
  
      For family camping, the program is open to all ages and is open
      to mom, dad, sisters, brothers as well as extended family
      members.
  
  Who needs to accompany youth participants?
      For troop/group camping, Safety-Wise girl/adult ratios and
      guidelines must be met. This would mean a minimum of two
      female adults. One must be a registered Girl Scout and have
      completed the Field Trip Basics training. One adult must not be
      related to the other adult(s).
  
      For family camping, youth must be accompanied by at least
      one adult.
  
  Can I mix family camping and troop/group camping?
      The troop/group camping participants will be housed in a
      separate unit from family camping participants. Because of this,
      your troop/group will need separate adult chaperones from the
      family participants.
  
  When is Discover Pokie?
      The dates for your Discover Pokie experience are up to you.
       While the earliest check-in date is Friday, July 24 and the
       latest check-out date is Monday, August 3, the dates and
       length of your stay is up to you. You register for your stay like
      you do when going to a hotel. You let us know what date you will
      arrive and what date you will leave. Check-in is a 2 p.m. on the
      day of your arrival and check-out is at 2 p.m. on the day of your
      departure.
  
  Cost?
      $25 per person, per night
      Non-refundable deposit of $25 per person is due at time of
      registration.
  
  Registration?
  Registration for all summer camps will be on a first-come, first- served basis, beginning February 24, 2009. Register by mail, by fax, in person or by phone.
  
          Deposits:
          A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit ($25 per person) is required at
          time of registration. Balance of the summer camp fee is due
          by June 1.
  
          Refunds:
          Deposits are non-refundable. A full refund, including deposit is
          made only if a camper cannot be placed in a program or if it
          is necessary to cancel the program. At the end of the
          summer, partial refunds will be considered on a case by case
          basis and only in the case of extenuating family circumstances
          or medical reasons supported by a doctor's statement. No
          refunds will be made for campers arriving late, leaving early,
          attending only part of the program, or for those who fail to
          show up.
  
          Financial Assistance:
          Financial assistance is available through your home council. To
          apply, complete the Campership Application on page 40 of the
          2009 Summer Camp Co-op booklet and mail it to the council
          where your Girl Scout is registered.
  
          All councils honor certificates earned by Girl Scouts selling
          cookies. Send these with the BALANCE of the camp fee to
          the council of the camp your Girl Scout will attend. If you are
          an out-of-co-op registrant, please consult with your council
          regarding use of GS cookie program earnings for camp fees.
  
          Confirmation Packets:
          Confirmation packets are mailed or e-mailed from each council.
          READ THIS PACKET!! It contains vital information. Included is a
          packing list, health history and/or physical form and other
          information necessary to prepare for camp.
  
  Are meals included?
      Yes! Meals are provided as follows:
          Arrival day                Dinner
          Departure day           Breakfast and Lunch
          All days in between    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & 1 Snack
  
      Along with the provided snack, we will have limited snacks
      available for purchase.
  
  Can we bring our own snack foods?
      You are welcome to bring food and/or coolers; however, they
      may not be kept in your tent. You may store these items in your
      car or in a unit house. There will be a limited supply of ice
      available for purchase at camp.
  
  What activities will be offered?
      Each day a variety of activities will be offered by the Pokie staff.
      You may pick and choose which ones you participate in. These
      activities will include:
          Waterfront activities as weather permits. These activities
              include swimming and boating (row-boating, canoeing,
              and, if the wind cooperates, sailing).
          Hiking
          Geocaching
          Archery (Restricted to participants who have completed
              third grade and up.)
          Arts and Crafts
          Badge work (badges not included in cost)
          Games
          Campfires
          Sing alongs
          And more!

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Camp Pokonokah Hills adheres to all state and local laws/regulations, as well as standards provided by Girl Scouts of the USA. Camp Pokonokah Hills strives to maintain Risk Management as a priority, ensuring that all campers and staff are working and living in a safe and quality environment.