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Camp Casa Mare

Camp Casa Mare on Galveston Bay is a tropical paradise for ocean lovers and landlubbers alike. The warm, salty breezes, the call of gulls, and the sight of sailboats gliding across the bay provide the perfect setting for seaside fun.

Special interest sessions focus on water sports such as sailing and SCUBA. A fleet of Sunfish sailboats, Lasers, and sloops provides a challenging experience for those who wish to gain expertise in our Mariner program or just learn basic sailing. There are also many activities for landlubbers such as cheerleading, fencing and drama. In addition to the focus of the session, campers participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, crafts, games, hanging out and making new friends.

Girls staying at Camp Casa Mare live in dormitories. Campers gather in the galley/lodge for meals and all-camp assemblies. The galley also houses craft/activity rooms and a display from the camp's rich history.

*Every effort is made to follow these session designs as closely as described below. Weather or unexpected factors may alter activities.

Registration is available online for each week of camp. Register now for Camp Casa Mare!

Please Note: Not all sessions sail. Check to make sure the sessions you are choosing include sailing if this is one of the experiences you are expecting your daughter to have.

Camp Sessions

• Week 1 – June 19 - 24
• Week 2 – June 26 - July 1
• Week 3 – July 5 - 8
• Week 4 – July 10 - 15
• Week 5 – July 17 - 22
• Week 6 – July 24 - 29
• Week 7 – July 31 - August 5

Session Descriptions

Creative Cooking: Ingredients: Step 1: Take a handful of Junior Girl Scouts. Step 2: Add a bundle of mouth-watering, taste-tempting treats. Step 3: Don't forget an enthusiastic, experienced instructor to show you how it's done! Directions: Bring all the steps together and blend for a fabulous cooking class! Cooking time: Allow one week for completion of the Simple Meals Legacy Badge for Cooking.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4

Curtain Call: Lights, Camera, ACTION! Do you just love being in front of a crowd? Maybe you want to work on your improve or try out for the school play next fall? Come learn some theater techniques and star in a production for the parents on closing night. Girls will work on portions of the aMuse Journey as they learn about roles, costumes, set design and more!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2

Fencing: Spend the week learning this fast-paced, exciting sport! As you challenge your opponents, electronic equipment will keep track of who's winning the battle. Professional Instructors will teach you the finer points of lunging, footwork and bladework. Try out your new skills in a fencing tournament, and round out the week with other camp activities. All protective equipment and fencing gear will be provided for the session. (Girls must bring tank tops or thin T-shirts, and loose fitting long pants to wear under the fencing jacket.)
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 1

Glitzy Glamour: Who said you have to rough it at camp? Learn about make up application, skin and nail care, massage therapy, relaxation and yoga as you create your new style. Try some aroma therapy and make a cool decorative candle while working on the Staying Fit Skill Building Badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 5

Junior Olympian: Get ready for the Camp Casa Mare Olympics! Develop personal skills and team work by joining in a variety of water-based and land games throughout the week. With an emphasis on fun and team spirit, campers may choose to sample volleyball, soccer, archery, canoeing, swimming, bicyclinga nd more as they work towards the Practice with a Purpose Legacy Badge.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2, 6

Owl Prowl: Are you a night owl? Spend the week staying up late to explore the wonders of camp, tell stories and visit the gallery for some late night activities.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 2

Play by the Bay: Enjoy team sports by the cool bay breeze, freshen up your soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball skills or enjoy the splash from a game of water-balloon volleyball. Campers will also choose other activities to complete their busy week as they work on the Staying Fit Skill Building Badge, Practicie with a Purpose Legacy Badge and the Bull's-eye Patch.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 1, 5

Space Out: Grab your gear, and head for the starts in this fun packed week of adventure! Take a trip to the Challenger Center on a mission to Mars, then head to Space Center Houston and Mission Control! Work with astronomers and astronauts, and find your place in the cosmos!
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 4

Water Works: Cool off this summer while working towards the Staying Fit Skill Building Badge! Play a game of water volleyball with your team, get in shape with a Tae Bo or aqua - aerobics workout and of course - have plenty of fun splashing in the pool and keeping cool.
Level:Grade 4-5
Offered Week(s): 1

Dirt, Grime, Grease and Slime: Bring lots of soap, this session gets messy! Girls will participate in the human tie-dye experiment, learn to grease bicycle chains and become human s'mores. These messy girls will work towards the Cadette Girl Scout Ways Legacy Badge.
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 4, 6

Fencing: Spend the week learning this fast-paced, exciting sport! As you challenge your opponents, electronic equipment will keep track of who's winning the battle. Professional Instructors will teach you the finer points of lunging, footwork and bladework. Try out your new skills in a fencing tournament, and round out the week with other camp activities. All protective equipment and fencing gear will be provided for the session. (Girls must bring tank tops or thin T-shirts, and loose fitting long pants to wear under the fencing jacket.)
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 4

Green Girls: This session is filled with tons of eco-friendly fun! Work towards the Trees Skill Building Badge by making your own paper, learning ab out composting, and starting an herb garden to take home and use all year long! Plenty of crafts with household recycled materials will make this session a blast!
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 4

Pirates Plunder: Camp rules apply to all - except for PIRATES! Come join your friends for a week of rule-bending fun! Bring your ipods, hair straighteners and blow drier, wear a full face of make up every day if you'd like - after all, you are a pirate! Discover treasure in the galley during your late night treasure hunt, spend your days hanging out with your friends or maybe attending a session or two. Trade your pirate treasure in for a limo ride and dinner out on the town!
Level:Grade 6-8
Offered Week(s): 2, 5, 6

Lazy Days: No school means lazy days of hanging out with friends, sleeping in and staying up for those late night snacks and girl talk. Enjoy a late night swim, a kitchen raid, midnight disco and more! Work on the secret society Polar Bear Patch and the Night Owl Skill Building Badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 5, 6

Paddle Princess: Love the water but not a sailor? Try your hand at becominga paddle princess! Girls will spend their days learning the exciting skill of sea kayaking and participate in a sea kayak race and scavenger hunt. When you're not on the bay, try peddling one of our bikes around! Girls will work towards the Outdoors Skill Builder Badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 5

Robotics: Did you enjoy the movie Wall-E? Ever dream of owning your own robot? Join us for a week of electronic fun where you'll build your own robot and discover the science behind moving machines, gears and motors! Also, test your hand on the LEGO mindstorm robots!
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 6

Taste of Sailing: No Sailing Experience Required! If you can't tell the difference between a jib and a jive, this session is for you! This session will introduce you to many aspects of sailing including knot tying and nautical terms. Top off the week as you set sail on a sunfish with an experienced skipper! (Copies of the Level IV Swim Card and Safe Boating Cards are required with registration. Placement will be pending until copies of the certifications are received. Safe boating tests will be administered on site. Participants must be able to pass the safe boating test to continue in the session.)
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 4

Uncovering the Evidence: Do some of your favorite TV shows include crime scene tape, dusting for fingerprints and analyzing blood spatter? Do you ever wonder about the science behind forensics or what goes into forensics shows? Join us for this week of camp to take part in a mystery and help us solve the case! Girls will work on their Investigation Skill Builder Badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 1, 6

Ur Space: Learn how to safely create your own webspace and blog. Incorporate digital photography, graphics and more! Top off the week by working with your new network of friends at camp to create a Casa Mare newsletter all while working towards the Netiquitte Skill Building Badge.
Level:Grade 6-10
Offered Week(s): 1

Red Cross Basic Sailing (2 week session): Do you dream of sailing off into the sunset? Sailing can be exciting, invigorating, relaxing and challenging! Get started by completing the Red Cross Basic Sailing course at Camp Casa Mare! Learn how to rig a sailboat, forecast the weather and sail safely on the open water. That's right - you can learn to sail this summer! (Girls must submit a copy of their Red Cross Level Four Swim Card and Safe Boating Test Card. Placement will be pending until copies of the certifications are received. Note: To earn the Red Cross Basic Sailing certification, girls must successfully complete both the written exam and water requirements.)
Level:Grade 7-12
Offered Week(s): 1, 2, 7, 8

Sunfish Mate (2 week session): Are you ready for more sailing? Master sailing solo and work towards your Sunfish Mate and Sailing Fundamentals ratings. When you're not on the water, take some time to enjoy other traditional camp ac tivities. To complete the sailing certifications, girls must earn the required service hours. Certifications will be held with the sailing program until service hours are completed. (Must have Red Cross Level IV Swim Card, Red Cross Basic Sailing or Small Craft Safety Sailing or GSSJC Seaman rating, and GSSJC Safe Boating Card. Please submit copies of all certifications with your registration. Placement will be pending until copies of the certifications are received.)
Level:Grade 7-12
Offered Week(s):

Sailing Aides: Do you love to help teach sailing skills to younger girls? Do you have at least a Mate rating? Spend the week at the doc working as a sailing aide! Girls will earn leadership and service hours. Please contact Liz Henri - Lhenri@sjgs.org for an application to enroll in this session.
Level:Grade 8-12
Offered Week(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Beach Bums: Grab your flip flops and sunscreen - we're headed to the beach! Explore different beaches and visit a local park to take a trip down the water slides! This session is full of fun in the sun so don't forget your shades and sun screen!
Level:Grade 9-10
Offered Week(s): 2

Project Runway: Make it work! Join your friends as you learn the basics for making some of the hottest fashion accessories and jewelry. Girls will also be given the opportunity to create their own look for a final day fashion show - sewing machines, fabic and fun provided! Fashionistas will have a blast working towards their Financial Literacy Badges and learn how they could turn their skills into some extra spending money.
Level:Grade 9-10
Offered Week(s): 3, 7

SCUBA: Discover a whole new world under the sea, filled with new colors, shapes, textures and creatures. Become a certified SCUBA diver and escape to a peaceful place to renew your energy and excite your senses. This course will give girls an internationally recognized open water SCUBA certification upon completion of the required skills. Study diving physics, physiology, medicine, environment and safety. Train in the classroom, pool, and an off site open-water environment. All gear is included. (Girls must have a Red Cross Level V Swim card. Girls must pass both a written and skills test to receive certification. Parents must fill out a separate liability form, included in the confirmation packet. Unfortunately, girls with tubes in their ears or asthma are not eligible for this course.)
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 1

Seafarers: Seafarers, sail to your heart's content at Camp Casa Mare! Sail out to enjoy a picnic lunch, then take a break from camp and sail to Galveston to visit Moody Gardens and the Strand before returning to camp to continue the tradition of the Seafarers banner! (Girls must have a minimum of a Sunfish Mate rating. A copy of your rating must be sent with registration. Placement will be pending until copies of the certifications are received.)
Level:Grade 9-12
Offered Week(s): 5, 6