Girl Scouts of Connecticut Resident Camp Laurel Parent Information 2018 (860) * *Any questions or concerns prior to June 11

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1 Girl Scouts of Connecticut Resident Camp Laurel Parent Information 2018 (860) * *Any questions or concerns prior to June 11 and after August 6 should be directed to 20 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT or camp@gsofct.org 1

2 Table of Contents Before Camp 2. Getting Ready & Open House 2. Contact Information for Questions 3. Paperwork and CampDoc 4. Camp Buddies 4/12. Packing/Clothing/Packing List Arriving at Camp 4. Checking In 5. Trading Post Camp Store 6. Camp Photos 7. During Camp 6/7.Camp Activities 8. Sample Daily Schedule 9. Healthy Camping 10. Meals & Medical Information 9. Insurance Information 10. Missing Home 11. Mail Leaving Camp 12. Checking Out 13. Refunds/Cancelations Welcome campers and parents! Our camp staff is so excited that your camper will be joining us this summer! Our staff is carefully selected and trained to help provide your camper with a great summer camp experience. We want you to know what camp is going to be like and this packet of information is designed to provide you with lots of information and answer your questions. Every summer is special and different, so even if your camper has been to camp before, we ask that you look over this information so she can be prepared. Join our camp community on Facebook at see photos of camp and meet staff members. American Camp Association Accreditation Girl Scouts of Connecticut is proud that all of our summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA Accreditation means that your child s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough review of its operation (up to 300 standards) from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association standards reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Open House at Camp Campers and their families are encouraged to visit camp during open houses on Sunday, April 22, 2018 and Sunday May 20, 2018, from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Held rain or shine, open houses are a great opportunity to meet some of the staff, tour the facility, and get a feeling for how camp works. Clatter Valley s open house is Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 4:00-6:00pm. Driving directions are in this packet and also on our web site: gsofct.org. Not able to join us during Open House? Not a problem self-guided tours are available. Contact us at camp@gsofct.org to make arrangements. 2

3 Need More Information? For questions about registration or spaces left in a program: camp@gsofct.org For more information about camp and camp programs: Call Girl Scouts of Connecticut at or customercare@gsofct.org Once camp begins for the summer, please contact your camp: Camp Laurel: (860) or laurel@gsofct.org These phone lines are in use from June 11 until August 6 Parent Address GSOFCT requires a current family address for every camper. You will be contacted by camp, CampDoc.com, and Girl Scouts of Connecticut with updates and communications. Please make sure that your is on file and current. CampDoc GSOFCT will be using CampDoc to help provide the best possible care for our campers. This year will be our seventh year with the system. CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system for camps in which you upload and complete camp forms online. Camp will have easyaccess to your information, and best of all, when your camper returns to any GSOFCT camp, the information only needs to be updated. Additionally, if your camper s health exam on record is within the 24 month requirement, it will not need to be provided again. Camp Doc is secure, confidential, and safe. The site is encrypted and password protected. Only authorized GSOFCT staff will have access to camper health information. You will receive a Welcome from CampDoc with information about how to complete your camper s health information. If you do not receive this welcome within two weeks of receiving your camp confirmation, check your spam/junk mail folder for it first, and then Camping Services at camp@gsofct.org. Balance Payments If you did not pay your camp fee in full at the time of registration, please remember that balance payments are all due June 1. Getting Ready Come to your camp s open house. Talk about camp ahead of time! Discuss what the following things will be like: group living, taking care of oneself, noises at night, new activities, making new friends, living outdoors. Assure her that camp is fun and safe. Make sure she knows you are glad she will be having fun at camp and that you will be excited to hear about all that she has done while at camp. Practice for camp! Let her live out of a duffle bag for a few days, address envelopes to mail to friends and relatives, count down the days to camp, go over the packing list, and change her flashlight batteries. 2

4 Required Forms and Good Information to Share You know your camper best, so we are relying on you, via your documentation on CampDoc, About my Camper to tell us everything you can so we can take the very best care of her. State regulations require health forms must be on record with the camp office for a girl to be at camp. Using Camp Doc or providing hard copies (download our forms at gsofct.org) to camp meets this requirement. Before camp (no later than June 1 st ) Consent to Participate completed and signed by parent/guardian online at CampDoc Code of Conduct completed and signed by parent/guardian online at CampDoc Summer Camp Health History completed online at CampDoc by parent/guardian Summer Camp Health Exam completed online at CampDoc by parent/guardian completed by physician within 24 months of camper stay (also signed by parent/guardian) and uploaded to CampDoc. Download the form and take to your physician or upload a pre-existing health exam dated within 24 months of camper stay. Insurance Information uploaded to CampDoc Health Profile completed online at CampDoc Camper Release Form completed and signed by parent/guardian online at CampDoc Bring to Camp A hard copy of the Medical Administration Form (one form per medication) completed by physician and parent/guardian and brought to camp If you want to tell us more, please use the About My Camper Form or write us about her. Tell us what strategies work best when she is tired or frustrated. Tell us about anything that might upset her or might remind her of someone she misses. Tell us about a special gift/talent that would please her if we knew about it. Please share any special needs your camper may have. Our goal is for campers to have a positive camp experience. We are very careful with all of this information and share it only on an as-needed basis during your camper s session. Please inform us of any sleep disorders or potential bed-wetting possibilities so we can properly prepare our staff to discreetly assist your camper, should the need arise. If your daughter is a regular bed wetter, sending extra sets of sheets, pajamas, and pull-ups makes it easier to provide her with a bed that is clean and dry every night when days are busy and full. Camp Friends/Bunkmates Whenever possible we will honor a camper s request to be with a friend if both girls request each other on the application and both girls are in the same program/age level in the same session. Campers may only choose one buddy. Multiple buddies have been known to cause exclusion of other campers. We all benefit from making new friends! Camp Clothing and Packing for Camp We play hard at camp and we get dirty! Please do not bring an expensive or favorite outfit to camp. A packing list is included with this packet. There are no laundry facilities available to campers. Please be sure she has enough clean clothes, towels, and washcloths to last the length of her stay. It is a good idea to include a laundry bag for dirty clothes. The girls will be able to rinse out swimsuits and hang them on the clothesline. Do not pack clothing that could be 3

5 offensive to others, has imprints of illegal substances, or exposes too much. All Counselor In Training campers (CITs, CIT 2s, CIT 3s and WITs) must go home for weekend breaks between the two week sessions. Girls should only bring what is needed, as space is very limited and there is no room for a large footlocker. The footlocker, plastic under the bed bin or duffle may be no larger than 12 inches high so it fits under the cot. Please label all personal gear, as well as luggage, to avoid loss. Leave valuables, food, pets, cell phones, and all electronics at home. Girl Scouts of Connecticut is not responsible for campers personal possessions. All lost items will be donated to a charity at the end of the summer camp season. Please make sure all of your camper s clothing and equipment is labled with her first and last name in waterproof writing. Please be sure to check the lost and found area before leaving camp on check-out day. Labeled items will be returned to their owners. If we find labeled items after camp we will contact you for pick-up. All unmarked items will be placed in the lost and found and held until one week after camp closes for the season. Check-in Day Helpful Hints to Make Check-in a Breeze! Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather including campers, adults, and siblings. Keep all medications, money, and paperwork separate from luggage. Leave pets at home. Girl Scouts of Connecticut s policy states that no pets are allowed at any of the program areas/camp properties except for service animals. Please do not bring food into camp, but water bottles are a great idea on a hot day. Campers must leave electronics, including cell phones, at home. Electronics and cell phones discovered during camp will be turned in to the camp office and returned to campers on the last day of camp, at check-out. Check-In Days and Times Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. and all campers should be at camp by 4:00 p.m. We have found that many families are so eager to get to camp they arrive before 2:00 p.m. We are excited too, but PLEASE wait until 2:00 p.m. to begin check-in. Our property profiles on our website list places to eat close to camp if you are interested in going to lunch before check-in. Upon Arrival Please be sure to follow these Steps: Check in with the greeter at our entrance and she/he will guide you to the parking lot and give you instructions about the check-in stations, including luggage handling. Staff will direct the parking. Please be sure to visit EACH station for check-in. Registration, Health check, Infirmary ( if you have meds), Trading Post and Kitchen (should you have food sensitivities and/or allergies) Visit the Trading Post to window shop and/or make purchases. At Camp Laurel, the living units are a fair distance from the parking lot, we use our camp carts to move luggage from the gathering spot to the units and then back out again on check-out day, so please leave luggage for us to move at Camp Laurel. 4

6 You Should Have the Following Items with you for Check-in: All prescription medications must be in their original containers. All over-the-counter medications (vitamins, Tylenol, etc.) must be in new, unopened containers. One Medication Administration Form per medication. Copies of all paperwork (even if it was completed/uploaded on CampDoc or mailed to our office or for just in case. ) Camper Mail for us to deliver during her stay at camp Funds for Trading Post and camp picture (cash or check, we are unable to process debit or credit cards) Trading Post Camp Store During each camp session, campers have the opportunity to purchase T-shirts, stuffed animals, autograph pillows, and other souvenir items at our Trading Post. When you arrive you will be able to open a Trading Post Account for your camper. Apparel is at the expensive end of what is available. Bracelets, stationary and patches are at the lower end of the spectrum. At check-out, unspent funds will be refunded. You will be asked to sign for receipt of the funds. How much money should I put in my camper s Trading Post account? This is a personal family decision. Most campers find $20-$40 to be adequate for smaller items. Additional monies may be needed to purchase clothing. The Trading Post will be open at check-in and check-out. At these two special times we are able to accept credit cards, but only for the exact amount of the purchase. Official Camp Photos During each camp session, a photographer will take unit photos. The photo is a nice way to remember both her camping experience and her new friends. Photos are 8x10 inches and can pick up upon check out at Trading Post. Photos must be ordered and paid for during check in. Photos are $10 each. Birthdays at Camp If your camper is celebrating a birthday while at camp, please let our camp staff know on check-in day so that we can help make her day special. Session Lengths We offer three-night to six-week opportunities and many different themes. Campers who will be at camp for four weeks must be out of camp after their 2 week session. Contact the Camp Director if you have any questions. Camp Activities Our camp program is balanced with traditional camp activities, theme-based activities, and specific areas of skill building. Girls of the same age are grouped together in units or patrols and participate in small group activities, as well as all-camp festivities. When a camper signs up for a particular program, plans are made to include those activities in her schedule. In order to keep ALL participants safe and healthy we must be flexible in our daily offerings and may need to adjust activities due to weather. Rest assured that your camper will continue to participate in a fun and challenging camp program, rain or shine. 5

7 Although campers may not work on specific badges at camp, they will participate in many activities that can be applied toward badges and Journeys. Campers will go home with a list of badge steps (requirements) completed. Swimming Swimming and boating are a big part of camp and all campers must demonstrate their swimming ability within 24 hours (weather permitting) of arriving at camp. This helps the waterfront staff determine each camper s comfort level in the water and swimming abilities. Campers also learn important safety guidelines. Swimming levels are assessed during the first day of each session. Campers receive a color coded bathing cap which designates their swimming level and will be worn at the lake every day. As part of our program, campers will receive instructional swim daily, weather permitting. Older campers are encouraged to participate in the instructional swim. All campers will also enjoy daily free swim time and boating at least twice during each week. Horseback Riding Program Only campers who have registered for specific horseback riding programs will ride horses. Horseback riding requires proper attire. Long pants, a close fitting shirt (T-shirts are acceptable, sleeveless shirts are not), and boots or laced shoes with a minimum of a one-inch heel and hard, smooth soles, are required. Each rider is asked to complete our Horseback Riding History and Skill Level Questionnaire before camp. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) approved helmets will be provided by camp. Campers may bring their own ASTM approved helmet if an equipment liability waiver (available on our web site) is signed by the parent/guardian. Leadership Programs Campers in our advanced leadership programs (CIT, CIT 2, CIT 3 and WIT) go home every other weekend for a short break. Camp Theme Days and Special Events Camp theme days and special events help to make camp even more special. They encourage camp spirit, generate excitement, and offer campers something to look forward to. Sample Daily Schedule* *Subject to change 7 am Wake Up 8 am Breakfast & Morning Flag Ceremony 8:45 am Kapers (Chores) 9 am Program Time 12 noon Lunch followed by Me Time/Turtle Time (a rest period for naps, letter writing, or quiet games) 1 pm Program Time 6 pm Dinner & Evening Flag Ceremony 7 pm Evening Program Time 8 pm Unit Closing Activity 9 pm Taps (Bedtime) 6

8 Religious Services We do not participate in religious services at camp. We may participate in Scout s Own Ceremonies. Please contact camp with any questions. May we visit our camper during the camp session? We ask that parents/guardians only come to camp on the check-in and check-out days of their camper s session to avoid disrupting her enjoyment of and adjustment to camp. Healthy Camping Camp takes place on fields, in the woods, and at the water during the summer with sun, rain, heat, and bugs. This is part of what makes camp so great! Teaching your camper preventative care will help minimize unpleasant health issues. Coach your camper in the proper use of the following items, and send them with her to camp: Sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater (no aerosol cans) - Teach her to put it on right away in the morning and to reapply it frequently. Show her how to put it on and practice before camp to avoid an allergic reaction while at camp. Bug repellant (no aerosol cans) - As with sunscreen, teach her about its importance and application and practice before camp to avoid an allergic reaction at camp. Rain jacket or poncho - This can be a matter of both health and comfort! Camp goes on in the rain. Refillable water bottle - Because we are so active at camp, we can get dehydrated faster. Each person should drink at least three large bottles of water per day, in addition to water at meals. Please send your camper with a large bottle, preferably one with a strap for easier carrying. Ask her not to share these items with other campers. While it seems generous and kind, other campers may have sensitivities, allergies, or share communicable disease. Healthy Habits: Please also talk to your camper about these healthy habits. Ticks: GSOFCT camps remind campers to perform tick checks on one another and themselves at various times throughout the day including after hikes, during showers, and anytime changing clothes such as for bedtime and swimming. Remind your camper that if she sees a tick or spot that she has not seen before, or feels a small bump, she should tell her counselor. Any ticks removed from your camper will be noted and the bite location monitored while she is at camp. You will be given an info sheet at check-out letting you know when and where a tick was removed. Showers: Girls will typically shower at least every other day. If your camper is not accustomed to taking a shower or washing her own hair, please teach her how, and let her practice before camp. Community living: Our campers will be sharing living space with other girls and this requires all of us to be sensitive to each other s differences. With this in mind, discuss how to dress and change in a room with other campers and to use community spaces such as shower buildings and dining areas. Talk with your camper about how to keep her area neat. Help 7

9 her understand that she may not always agree with her bunk-mates and how to ask her counselors for help when needed. Swimwear: Most campers swim and rinse every day. It is important to tell your camper that she should wear her swimsuit only when she is swimming. Wearing it all day can cause health problems. Please bring a one piece or two piece tankini style suit. Menstruation: Please send supplies if your camper has ever had her period or is about to start (sometimes physical activity and heat can cause girls to begin). Our staff are prepared should a camper get her very first period at camp. Encourage your camper to talk to her counselor or the health care staff if she has any problems or needs supplies. Health screening: Girls will participate in a health screening as part of their check-in. This includes general questions about their health and a lice check. At this time medications are given to Health Center Staff. Lice, No Nit Policy: On the first day of each session, campers will be screened during the check in process by a staff member trained in head checks. If lice or nits are present, the camper will not be allowed to stay at camp. Parents must treat their camper and she may return to camp once she is nit-free. Campers who come to camp from a distance may be treated by the nurse at camp. Sleeping Accommodations Accommodations at camp vary, depending on the camp. Some are platform tents and others are rustic cabins. Campers will be given housing assignments upon arrival. Assignments are made based on age, program, and number of participating girls. It is recommended that each girl bring a twin-sized or cot-sized mattress pad. We have found that a queen-size fitted sheet works well when wrapped around the mattress and pad, if you desire to enclose the whole mattress. Use of a mosquito net is a personal choice. But please note that the net must be free standing. It will require a frame that can be secured to the cot with zip ties, string or long wire twist ties. Please do not use duct tape to attach to cot frame. Homemade frames work well when using PVC pipes or four wooden dowels. Poles that are 4 feet long and ¾ inch in diameter work well. Placing tennis balls on the ends help to prevent tearing the netting. The internet has many options for making or purchasing the netting and frames. Meals at Camp We believe in providing a well-balanced diet of kid-friendly food for all of our campers. Please let us know if your camper requires a special diet, such as allergen-free, vegetarian, pork-free, etc. We can accommodate most special dietary needs. Water is available all day and snacks are provided, usually in the afternoon. Experience has taught us that trying on a new diet regime while at camp is not the best idea because of all the changes our bodies are already dealing with: a different bed, full days in the outdoors, different water, different food, different schedule, and new bunk-mates and friends! Medical Information The camp health center staff is at camp to take care of your camper. Our health center is equipped to handle common camper illnesses and minor injuries. 8

10 We won t call you for every bump and scrape, but will notify parents/guardians by telephone in the following situations: Illness requiring the camper to be in the Health Center overnight. Illness requiring medical attention so that the parent/guardian may take the child to her own personal physician. (Please note, we are prepared to take campers to our camp physicians and many of our camper families prefer us to do so.) Injury that requires outside medical attention. Injury that interferes with the camper s participation in her chosen program. Bringing Medication to Camp (even Vitamins): All prescription medications must be in their original containers. All over-the-counter medications (vitamins, Tylenol, etc) must be in new, unopened containers. A hard copy of the Medication Administration Form signed by physician and parent/guardian must be turned in at check-in for each medication (prescription and over-the-counter) to be administered. If a camper is allowed to self-administer her medication, please be sure that box is checked on the Medication Administration Form. Medications, except for inhalers and Epi-Pens, which may stay with the camper, are kept and distributed by the healthcare supervisor or a med-administration trained adult. Campers with inhalers are asked to bring two so that one may be kept with Health Center Staff and one with the camper. With permission from the camper s parent/guardian and physician, we administer prescription medications to the person named on the label according to the directions written on the pharmacist s label on the bottle. Camper s medication will be held for one week after the camper s departure. Should it not be picked up, it will be disposed of. Health and Accident Insurance Health and accident insurance is the responsibility of the camper family. Girl Scout insurance is secondary coverage and, when needed, forms are available from the Health Center staff. Missing Home Despite the fun, adventure, and new friends at camp, some girls do become homesick. Campers and counselors are supportive when this happens. The homesickness usually passes quickly once she becomes involved in the fun of camp, or she makes it through the first night away. Your help before camp to set the stage to avoid homesickness is a great help. Talk about the fun of camp, the chance to learn new things, try new activities, and make new friends. Let her know that her counselors will be there for her. Be careful not to talk too much about how you will miss your camper. Campers sometimes feel guilty about leaving people or pets behind. Send cheerful mail to camp for her. If she does become homesick, counselors and camp staff will work with her. If her homesickness does not pass quickly or interferes with her camp activities, the camp will call to touch base with you and let you know what they are doing to help her. Please don t suggest she just telephone home for you to come get her if she gets homesick. Since talking with parents on the phone may make homesickness worse for many campers, the camp procedure for handling homesickness generally does not include phone calls between parents and campers. Parents with concerns are encouraged to call the camp director before and during her camp stay. 9

11 Don t worry if your first letter from camp talks about missing you. Many campers send letters home the first night requesting that you come pick them up immediately when they haven t even tried camp. Don t assume your camper still wants to be picked up days later when the mail arrives at your home. Usually, by the time you receive your camper s letter; she has already adjusted and is having a great time. If you are unsure, feel free to call the camp. Mail Frequent, cheerful, and supportive letters are important to campers. If using the postal service, please allow enough time (multiple days) for delivery. We recommend writing letters to your camper in advance and dropping them off at camp in the box provided on check in day. Letters can also be mailed the week prior to her camp session. Your camper s name, her program name, and the desired delivery date should be written on the outside of each envelope. If you are sending mail from home, please address it as shown below. Campers Name Camp Laurel 175B Clubhouse Rd. Lebanon, CT Helpful hint for getting mail from camp pre-addressed, stamped envelopes to home can help speed the process of receiving mail from your camper. Postcards and stamps are available in the Trading Post. Check-out Day Check-out is 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, closing day. If you need to arrange another time, please do so prior to camp or at check-in. When you arrive, staff will direct you where to park and where your camper and their luggage can be picked up. Adults, please be sure to have a photo ID with you. The campers will be with their unit counselors. You must sign each camper out of camp with her counselor. At that time you will also collect her medications/vitamins, camp photos (if you ordered one), and other important items. Visit the Trading Post for last minute purchases and to settle your account. Check the Lost and Found before leaving camp. Let your camper say good-bye, then head back to the parking lot. Have YOUR CAMPER look at all of her luggage before leaving to be sure nothing is missing and that she hasn t collected someone else s belongings. Remember, no one ever sends a laundry bag full of dirty clothes to camp, but almost every girl has one to take home. Please complete the Parent Evaluation after camp. A Survey Monkey link will be ed to you. We appreciate your feedback! Refunds/Cancellations Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Camping Services Department, 20 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT or by at camp@gsofct.org. Prior to May 1, cancellation refunds will be made minus a $20 processing fee. After May 1, cancellation refunds will be made minus the deposit for each session. Cancellation made within two weeks of camp attendance will not receive any refund. Should your child be sent home for a non medical reason or you take her home early, partial 10

12 refunds will not be made if days are missed. Exceptions can be made with a letter from a doctor noting illness or injury, or notice of summer school attendance minus the deposit for each session. QUESTIONS If you have any additional questions, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you at camp Girl Scouts of Connecticut Summer Resident Camp Packing List PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH CAMPER S NAME Clothing and Supplies Pajamas 1 Piece Swimsuit or 2 piece tankini. (2 preferred) Sunscreen: SPF 15 or higher Insect repellant (no aerosol) Hat Bandana Underwear (1 per day, plus 2 spare) Socks (1 per day, plus 2 spare) Sturdy shoes/sneakers (closed toes and closed heels) 2 pair recommended 1 pair of wet shoes (for boating) Jeans, long pants or sweats Raincoat or poncho (camp goes on rain or shine) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothbrush and paste, floss, comb, hair ties, deodorant, etc.) Shorts T-shirts 1 white 100% cotton T-shirt to tie-dye Sweatshirt or summer jacket Shower shoes (these can be flip flops, but are only to be worn in the shower) Fitted queen size sheet (if you wish to encase mattress) or twin fitted sheet Flat twin size sheet Sleeping bag or blanket and sheets (bed-roll) Pillow Laundry bag for dirty clothes Plastic bag for wet or soiled items 2 Bath towels and washcloths Beach towel Flashlight and extra batteries (camp gets dark at night!) Water bottle (preferably 1 liter size with strap) Day pack (book bag or backpack) Unbreakable plate, cup, bowl or a mess kit & flatware/silverware If Attending Horseback Riding Program Long pants for riding Riding boots or tie shoe with hard smooth sole and 1-inch heel Optional Stationary and stamps Address book Inexpensive camera and supplies Mosquito netting Leave at Home Cell phones Duct tape Electronics (personal music players, video games, etc.) Food (snacks and meals will be provided) Pets Pocket knives or hazardous materials (such as matches, glass containers) Personal sports equipment Weapons The above items are prohibited and will be confiscated. Bring to Check-In (Do Not Pack in Luggage.) Medication/vitamins in original containers (for both prescription and over-the-counter) OTC s must be in original, unopened containers. Medication Administration Authorization Form (one per medication) Camp Photo money (optional) Copies of all medical/camp forms 11

13 Summer Camp Code of Conduct Form must be signed by both Camper & Parent/Guardian and uploaded to CampDoc or mailed to the Council office. Girl Scout camp has rules that we have to follow so everyone will have a fun and safe time. This Code of Conduct, combined with the Girl Scout Promise and Law, is our guide for behavior that is expected at Girl Scout camp (including transportation and at bus stops). I understand that rules are made to protect me and my camp friends and to help make sure program activities are safe, fun, and successful. I will treat myself, my camp friends, staff, property and equipment with respect. I will follow the principles of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try; To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. I understand the following are unacceptable behaviors at camp: cursing or verbally abusing anyone for any reason display of jewelry, clothing, accessory or manner of grooming related to gangs, or illegal substances fighting, threatening, stealing, damaging property, or endangering the well-being of myself and others. discussing, viewing or engaging in sexually explicit matters. The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, and Responsible for what I say and do, And to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, and Be a sister to every Girl Scout. I understand the following are NOT allowed at any Girl Scout summer camps: pets/animals tobacco products weapons alcohol illegal substances personal sports equipment, unless specified for a camp program electronic devices such as ipods, ipads, computer notebooks or tablets, cell phones, etc. cannot be used at camp, but are allowed only on the bus ride to and from day camp. Girl Scouts of Connecticut is not responsible for loss or damage to electronic devices. I understand that all prescription and over the counter medications must be turned in to the Director of First Aid upon arrival at camp. I understand that if I am unable to follow these rules that my Parents/Guardian will be contacted and I could be sent home from camp by the Camp Director. Camper Signature Parent/Guardian Agreement Date I have discussed the above with my camper and feel that she understands what is to be expected of her while at Girl Scouts of Connecticut Summer Camp. I also understand that should she be unwilling or unable to live within these guidelines, I may be called to pick up my child at her camp. Parents must pick up their child within four hours at day camp, and within 24 hours at resident camp. If a parent fails to collect his/her child within this reasonable amount of time, the child will be reported as abandoned to the local police. I further acknowledge that should my camper be asked to leave due to her behavior there is no refund of tuition. Parent/Guardian Signature Date

14 Directions to Girl Scout Camp Laurel Your Summer Home Away from Home! Driving Directions to Camp Laurel 175 Clubhouse Road, Lebanon, CT Laurelei Note: If you use a GPS you will be guided to the camp entrance. The route may be a bit different than above. Cell service is unpredictable near and at camp. From Route 6 Westbound: Take a left onto Route 87. Follow Route 87 to Route 207. Take a right onto Route 207. Take a right onto Clubhouse Rd. Camp is 2 miles on the left. From Route 2 Westbound: Take exit 18 in Colchester. Take a right onto Route 16 and follow Route 16 to Route 207. Turn right onto Route 207 and take first left onto Clubhouse Road. Camp is 2 miles on left. From Hartford and Route 2 Eastbound: Take exit 13 in Marlborough. Take a left onto Route 66. At Route 85 in Hebron, go right. Take a left onto Route 207. Take a left onto Clubhouse Road just past the junction with Route 16. Camp is 2 miles on left. From Route 9 or Route 66 in Middletown: Follow Route 66 over the bridge into Portland. Continue on Route 66 into Hebron. At Route 85 go right. Take a left onto Route 207. Take a left onto Clubhouse Road just past the junction with Route 16. Camp is 2 miles on left.

15 Girl Scouts of Connecticut PARENT CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENT CAMP The following checklist will assist you and your camper as you prepare for camp and help her to have a positive camping experience! Read Parent Handbook and share info with your camper(s). Did you provide current address in CampDoc if not included on registration form? Balance payment due by June 1 if not paid in full with registration. Make appointment for Camp Health exam with physician/health care provider or get copy of exam that is within 24 months of camper stay Completed profile in Camp Doc which includes: Consent to Participate completed and signed by parent/guardian online at CampDoc Code of Conduct completed and signed by parent/guardian online at CampDoc Summer Camp Health History completed online on CampDoc by parent/guardian Summer Camp Health Exam/History completed by physician within 24 months of camper stay (also signed by parent/guardian) and uploaded to CampDoc About My Camper completed online at CampDoc Camper Release Form completed and signed by parent/guardian online at CampDoc Insurance Information uploaded to CampDoc Camper ID completed online at CampDoc Complete hard copy of Medical Administration Form (one form per medication) completed by physician and parent/guardian and to be taken to camp. Label all clothing and equipment with camper s first and last name! Talk with your camper about healthy habits: Ticks, Showers, Community living, Swimwear, Menstruation and Health screening BRING TO CAMP All clothing and equipment from list (labeled with name) Keep these items separate from packed luggage: All prescription medications (in their original containers) in a zip lock bag with camper name Any over-the-counter medications if needed, in new, unopened containers in zip lock bag Copies of all paperwork (even if completed/uploaded on CampDoc or mailed for just in case ) Camper Mail for us to deliver during her stay at camp (if desired) Spending money for trading post and camp photo (if desired) Be ready to provide information: Will camper have a birthday while at camp? Does camper have any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or sensitivities Any changes/updates to health history, or concerns Is she currently healthy, or had any recent illness/injury?