Scholarships
The Lawrence Hidden Valley Committee has established a Scholarship Committee in order to offer financial assistance for Girl Scout troops, adults and individual girls. This money is to supplement, not replace the financial assistance that is already available from the Girl Scout Council. We offer assistance that applies only to the Lawrence area and Hidden Valley Camp in order to encourage camping and frequent use of our wonderful camp. All requests will be confidential and screened by the Hidden Valley Scholarship Committee. Please contact scholarship@lawrencehiddenvalley.org, with any questions.
- Troop Assistance
Financial assistance for cookouts, campouts, or new troops who need "start up" materials such as an American flag, snacks, craft materials, etc. - Camperships/Studio 2B Destinations (formerly Wider Ops)
Provide supplemental financial assistance to girls who are receiving Kaw Valley camperships for established camp or Studio 2B Destination. Amount is based on financial need. - Child Care Assistance
Assist with child care expenses for troop leaders taking training and adult volunteers who are working at day camp.
All requests must be submitted 3 weeks prior to an event–no exceptions.
High School Scholarships
Application forms will be available at the seven area high school guidance offices: Baldwin, Eudora, Lawrence Free State, Lawrence High, Perry/Lecompton, Bishop Seabury Academy and Veritas Christian School.
At least one scholarship of not less than $300 will be awarded to a graduating Senior girl who has been actively involved and registered in Girl Scouts of the USA for a minimum of six years and has been registered as an active troop member at the Senior or Ambassador level or as an "older girl" Juliette in Douglas County. The cash award will be given directly to the college, vocational technology school, or job training school which the recipient will attend, or sent to the recipient when proof of paid registration is provided to the Scholarship Committee.
Interested girl scouts will need the scholarship form and at 2 to 4 copies of the referral page to give to the people they would like to use as references.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the scholarship committee.
Kaegi Scholarships
The Kaegi Fund (Kaegi) was established in 1975 from money left by Lucy M. Kaegi of Eudora, Kansas, for the benefit of the Girl Scouts of Douglas County. A nine-member committee of Girl Scout adults, two from Eudora, two from Baldwin, and five from Lawrence administer the fund.
By using only the interest, Kaigi has purchased over $15,000 worth of equipment including training materials, a filmstrip projector, backpacks, archery equiment and the Eureka Timberline tents (now known to Douglas County Girl Scouts as Kaegi tents). We have given equipment to the youth building in Eudora and trees for a Eudora park (now named in honor of Lucy Kaegi). We have also supplied Lawrence, Baldwin and Eudora with day camp assistance including porta-potties, bus transportation, and shelter rental.
We have helped send lots of girls and adults to conferences and adventures all over the United States. Troops have received assistance for handbooks, cookouts, and special troop projects. Kaegi gave the first $3.000 needed to buid Eveylyn's Attic, the equipment cache at Hidden Valley. Kaegi also gave $1,000 towards the community-wide party celetrating Hidden Valley's 50th Birthday.
Any Girl Scout girl or adult may apply for help towards her specific Girl Scout goal. We also welcome suggestions for ways we can help Girl Scouting of Douglas County. The money available each year fluctuates with the stock market and interest rates.
Destination Scholarships
This scholarship is available to a Girl Scout attending a Destination sponsored by a Council or the National Girl Scouts. You will be called for a short interview with the committee before it meets to consider your application for a Destination Scholarship.
Mariana Remple Scholarship offered by Friends of Hidden Valley
The Endowment Committee of the Friends of Hidden Valley, Inc. has developed a Scholarship fund for Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts of Douglas County to attend activities or events that will help develop individual leadership skills, environmental awareness and provide opportunities to give back to Hidden Valley Camp. Visit the Friends of Hidden Valley website to learn more about the Mariana Remple Scholarship.
Hidden Valley Troop Rewards Program
offered by Friends of Hidden Valley
The Friends of Hidden Valley, Inc. have developed a Rewards program for those troops that exhibit outstanding efforts in stewardship of Hidden Valley Camp. Each year, one troop from each level (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador) will be rewarded with a $50 check to be used however they wish. Visit the Friends of Hidden Valley website to learn more about the Hidden Valley Troop Rewards Program.