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1 2018 Camp Guide THINK OUTSIDE no box required

2 delmarva.com A BRIGHTER FUTURE STARTS HERE. We re proud to support the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council and the difference they make in our communities. By reaching out to young minds, they ensure that the next generation will have the skills and ideas to power a greater future for us all. Delmarva Power, 2017

3 Are you ready for Summer Camp? Country Center Day Camp Grove Point Day Camp Are you Ready for Camp? PACIT Camp Grove Point Resident Camp Frequently Asked Questions Camp Care Packages How to Register for Camp: Registration opens February 1, 2018! 1. Find the week of camp you're looking for in the activities events list on 2. Choose the week of camp your Girl Scout wants to attend, and click the REGISTER button on that page. It will redirect you to UltraCamp. 3. You will need to sign into UltraCamp or create a new account. 4. Follow the registration prompts. You will also be able to upload medical information. If you previously uploaded this information in previous years, you will just need to update that information. 5. Check your for confirmation. Don't forget to check your junk mail! If you didn't receive an , please contact Danielle at dlubbers@cbgsc.org. Please check for important information regarding health, safety, packing lists and more. You will receive a camp information packet via . This packet contains important information that your camper must know about her session, as well as required forms that must be submitted prior to the start of her camp session. Please note that camp information packets are available on UltraCamp and in the forms section of Click forms and search "camp" in the Keyword Search, or use the Advanced Search to select "camp." Camp Payments Camp registrations allow families to pay in full or hold a spot at camp with a deposit at time of registration. A $40 deposit for each camp session will be applied at the time of registration. Deposits are non-refundable, unless a camper cannot be placed in a program or if it is necessary for the council to cancel the program. The balance of the camp fee is due no later than June 1, Camper registration may be cancelled if full payment is not received by the due date. For registrations made after June 1, 2018, all fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. There is a $30 service charge for checks returned due to insufficient funds. Girls can use Cookie or Fall Product Certificates to pay for their summer camp balance by contacting Danielle at dlubbers@cbgsc.org. A payment plan is required during registration if you are not paying in full. Please see page 5 for information on Camperships. 3

4 Camp Country Center Day Camp Camp Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop Off 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Pick Up 4:30 p.m. Extended Care 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $100 per week Girls will have the opportunity to stay overnight on Thursdays during each session included in camp costs! Camp Features Archery Range STEM Lodge Geocaching Digital Media Center Low Ropes Open House Sunday, April 8 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Camp Country Center 1051 Sharpless Road Hockessin, DE Please pack a lunch for all Country Center Day Camps. A snack will be provided. Save $15 on each session when you register by March 15, 2018! 4

5 ENTERING GRADES 1-12 Top Chef June $330 Spend a week learning how to make tasty and nutritious snacks, meals and desserts. At this camp, you'll get to practice your knife skills and learn cooking techniques from around the world! You ll learn the chemistry of cooking and also get to sample some of your amazing recipes. Aquatic Ecosystems June $330 Learn about the ecology and science of the watershed in your backyard the Delaware Bay! We will take field trips to freshwater and salt water ecosystems to explore the difference between each habitat. Includes two field trips, one to the Delaware beaches and one to the Delaware wetlands. I Tech Camp July 30 - August 3 Do you love tech? For the girls who see the world through a lens, love to download the latest apps on your cell phones, or can t wait to code: this is the camp for you! Daisies and Brownies can try out the coolest new gadgets and robots, learn how to take pictures with digital cameras, and try their hand at coding! Juniors and up: create your own video games, learn the basics of nature photography, even create your own movies complete with special effects! Don t worry, parents, there will be plenty of time for fresh air and exercise as we experience the great outdoors! Science Explorers August 6-10 $330 What s your favorite part of STEM? Do you love engineering, building robots, and catapults? Do you want to build a rocket and study outer space? How about hunting for fossils like an archeologist? Or do you love checking out the microscopic world in the lab? During this awesome camp, you ll get to experience all the cool things STEM has to offer, and find out what YOU love about STEM! Includes a field trip to hunt for fossils. ENTERING GRADES 4-12 Minecraft Mania July 30 - August 3 Create a world of pure imagination filled with spiders, creepers, and zombies! Minecraft brings you into an open-ended world of creation. Solve challenges, build spectacular wonders, and work with your team to get through the Survival Challenge. What will YOU build? Camperships for all GSCB camps GSCB makes every effort to provide financial assistance so that no girl misses out on camp due to lack of funds. For those who are unable to pay the total cost of a camp experience, financial assistance is available for all resident or day camps. To apply for a campership, please fill out the financial assistance form when registering for camp online through UltraCamp. This is a section in the regisration process. Campers must register for a camp session and have paid a $40 non-refundable deposit to apply for a campership. Camperships are awarded based on need and information provided on the financial assistance application. GSCB makes every effort to use available funds fairly to assist as many girls as possible. The deadline for applying is April 1, Decisions regarding camperships will be made by April 16, 2018 and families will be notified via . All applications are handled in a confidential manner. Applications received after April 1, 2018, will be reviewed on an ongoing basis if funding is available. As these funds are limited, please submit your application for assistance as soon as you register for camp. To provide assistance to as many girls as possible, camperships will only be awarded for camp sessions and will not cover the cost of camp care packages or camp pictures. 5

6 Camp Grove Point Day Camp Camp Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop Off 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:30 p.m. Save $15 on each session when you register by March 15, 2018! Girls will have the opportunity to stay overnight on Thursdays during each session included in camp costs! Transportation Information Transportation is available for an additional cost of $85 with pick up locations in Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, and Dover. Final locations will be in your camp welcome packet. Bus transportation pickup will be between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m; drop-off will be between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Final bus times will be confirmed with riders before their session. Camp Features Archery Range Kayaking Sailing Swimming Pool Tennis Court GaGa Ball Waterfront Open House Sunday, April 29 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Camp Grove Point 2930 Grove Neck Road Earleville, MD American Camp Association Accredited Camp Grove Point is accredited by the American Camp Association and meet safety standards set forth by them and the Maryland Department of Health Services. 6

7 ENTERING GRADES 1-4 Under the Sea June We don t have an ocean at camp, but we do have a pretty cool waterfront! Everything this week is about water - even the crafts. Spend time playing water games and learn about water creatures. When you are not on the water, participate in traditional camp activities. Don't worry you'll spend some time on dry land, too. Includes a fun patch! Summer Spies June Camp will be filled with mystery this week. Complete spy school training so you and your fellow sleuths have the tools to solve the camp mystery as you earn your Brownie Senses badge or the red Tula petal. You ll also enjoy traditional camp activities. Moana Goes to Camp July 9-13 Let s ride the waves together while we explore Moana s world! This camp will be full of music, crafts and most of all FUN! You ll paddle the Sassafras, aim for the bullseye on the archery range, and splash around in the swimming pool! Includes a fun patch! Wizards, Wands and S mores! July Welcome to a week of wizard adventures! Join your fellow wizards as you learn the wizarding basics, including creating your wand, and making oozing spells and potions. When you are not practicing wizardry skills, try to blend in with muggle camp life. Includes a fun patch! Grove Point Adventurers July Are you ready for an adventure in the outdoors? Come to Grove Point and roast s mores over the fire, sing songs, enjoy the waterfront, make a great camp craft and listen to the sights and sounds of camp while on a nature hike. Earn your Brownie Outdoor Adventurer Badge or the pink Vi petal. Seashells and Swimming July 30 - August 3 At this tropical camp, you will explore our awesome waterfront, play some fun beach games, splash around the swimming pool, and get to experience all of what Grove Point has to offer! Plus earn your My Best Self badge or the purple Gloria petal. Color Chaos August 6-10 Get ready for the most colorful week of camp yet! Enjoy traditional camp fun while competing in colorful, crazy and sometimes messy challenges. Let s ROYGBIV this week! Includes a fun patch! ENTERING GRADES 5-8 Wave Wonder June Water, water, everywhere! Spend your days splashing around as you enjoy extra time by the water. Swim in the pool, play water games and paddle to your next adventure. When you are not on the water, you'll participate in traditional camp activities. Includes a fun patch! Blueprint Bonanza June Calling all secret agents. Spend your week at camp solving mysteries and decoding cyphers. Try your hand at fingerprinting and write your own secret code. Earn your Junior Mini Detective or Cadette Special Agent badge. Circle of Camp July 9-13 Have fun and make friends while hunting like the lions on our nature trails, playing with the safari animals at the waterhole and climbing through the jungle. By the end of the week, you will have adopted Timon and Pumba s motto: Hakuna Matata, and want to be king as much as Simba did. Includes a fun patch! Spectacular Spells July Discover the magic of camp! Join your fellow wizards as you journey through the wizard world, casting spectacular spells, and concocting potions. When you are not prepping for your O.W.L.s, join the rest of muggle camp. Includes a fun patch! Wilderness Explorers July Are you ready for an adventure in the outdoors? You will learn how to make a knot, how to build a fire and cook over a stove, and stay safe in the outdoors. All while doing archery, taking hikes, spending time at the pool, and earning your Junior Explorer or Cadette Trailblazing badge. Hawaiian Hiking July 30 - August 3 Hike the tropical terrain surrounding the Sassafras River at this fun tropical themed camp. You ll also play some tropical themed games and have fun with all camp activities at Grove Point. Plus earn your Junior Staying Fit or Cadette Eating For You badge! Ready... Set... Color Wars! August 6-10 Are you ready for the ultimate Color Wars battle? Enjoy traditional camp fun while participating in colorful, crazy and even messy challenges. Campers will be split into color teams and compete. Which color will come out on top? You ll have to battle to find out! Includes a fun patch! 7

8 Did YOu Know? Camp builds problem solvers! Girls with more frequent outdoor experiences are more likely to seek challenges and are better at solving problems qualities that will help them embark on a lifetime of leadership, both academically and personally. Camp exposes girls to new experiences! 72 percent of girls surveyed said that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build their skills or try new outdoor activities. Camp builds courage and confidence! Spending time in nature improves a girl's concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences also help promote healthy social development and increase her self esteem. At Girl Scout summer camp, she will: Face her fears and try new things Explore the great outdoors Build up her problem-solving skills Make awesome new friends And do so much more! Take this quiz and find out! Circle the answer that best describes how you feel. Add each circled number and check your answer range at the bottom of the page. Ready for 1 = No Way! 2 = Maybe 3 = You bet! Camp? Do you enjoy staying overnight at a friend's house? Can you shampoo and brush your own hair? Do you enjoy outdoor activities like hikes, sports, and sleeping in a tent? Can you go without radio, TV, video games, and a phone for an extended amount of time? Can you see a daddy long legs, bugs, or mice without running around and shrieking? Can you make your own bed and keep track of your own things? Do you like to meet new people and do things with other girls, not just your best friend? Do you enjoy sleeping outside and listening to the sounds of nature? Do you like to help plan activities and the things you do? Could you walk to a nearby building to brush your teeth and go to the bathroom? Are you ready to sleep in a tent with three or more other girls knowing your counselors are nearby? Are you willing to help with kapers (camp responsibilities) like sweeping your tent, setting tables, and picking up your own trash? Do you like having lots of fun? Can you live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law? Are you REALLY excited about going to camp? The Results! You would enjoy a day camp, but it might be a good idea to wait until next year for resident/overnight camp You might enjoy a mini sampler session You must be an experienced camper! It sounds like you are ready for a camp stay of six days or longer. 8

9 PACIT Training Ready to earn your PACIT certification? Upon completion of these programs, girls will earn Program Aide, CIT I or CIT II certification. Perfect for girls interested in becoming a counselor in the future, or working with children! Program Aide Grades 7-8 July 8-20 $440 Program Aides are Cadettes that want to help out in Girl Scouting. They want to serve as a leader, role model, and mentor to younger girls. During this program girls will learn about developmental ages and stages, behavior and risk management, activity facilitation and outdoor skills. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn the Program Aide pin. This is a terrific first step for any girl interested in becoming a counselor. Program Aide is a two-week program; participants must leave camp on their weekend breaks. CIT I Grade 9-11 July 8-20 $440 Find the leader in you in this two-week program. Learn to lead songs, games and other camp activities, and experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls in an outdoor setting while earning your CIT I pin. In the first phase of our CIT program you will earn your CPR/First Aid certification and be trained in child development leadership, group dynamics and conflict resolution. During the second week of your session, you will be immersed in the counselor experience by spending the week assigned to a unit and helping the counselors care of younger campers. CIT I is a two-week program; participants must leave camp on their weekend breaks. CIT II Grade July 8-20 $440 The CIT II program is a two-week leadership opportunity. Girls will learn to teach outdoor camping skills in a variety of programs, as well as earn their CIT II pin. Girls will choose either archery, swimming or boating and will help in leading these activities. You will learn about developing lesson plans and leave with a better understanding of what it means to be a counselor with a specific skill set. CIT II is a two-week program; participants must leave camp on their weekend breaks. PACIT Experience Have you earned your PACIT certification? These programs are designed for girls who have already earned their Program Aide, Counselor in Training I, or Counselor in Training II certification. Program Aide Grades 7-8 June 17-22; June 24-29; July 29 - August 3; August 5-10 per week This program is designed for girls who have taken Program Aide and want to continue their experience. During your week at camp, you will fine tune the skills you learned in your Program Aide training as you continue your work with younger campers and cultivate your leadership skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Program Aide. CIT I Grade 9-11 June 17-22; June 24-29; July 29 - August 3; August 5-10 per week Girls who complete CIT 1 Training have an opportunity to be a CIT at Camp Grove Point this summer. The CIT 1 experience includes elements of the traditional camp experience and opportunities to work directly with younger campers in a unit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT I Training CIT II Grade June 17-22; June 24-29; July 29 - August 3; August 5-10 per week Girls who complete CIT II Training have an opportunity to be a CIT at Camp Grove Point this summer. The CIT II experience includes elements of the traditional camp experience and opportunities to work directly with younger campers in their area of specialized skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT II Training. 9

10 Camp Grove Point Resident Camp Drop Off Sundays 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. * Half week programs are Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Pick Up Fridays 11:00 a.m. * Half week programs are Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Camp Features Archery Range Kayaking Sailing Swimming Pool Tennis Court GaGa Ball Waterfront Save $15 on each session when you register by March 15, 2018! Open House Sunday, April 29 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Camp Grove Point 2930 Grove Neck Road Earleville, MD American Camp Association Accredited Camp Grove Point is accredited by the American Camp Association and meet safety standards set forth by them and the Maryland Department of Health Services. 10

11 ENTERING GRADES 1-12 Big Sis - Little Sis July 1-3 Camp is more fun when you bring your sister (or cousin) along! You ll sleep together, do camp activities together and share songs and games together. Hikes, cookouts, crafts and nature are all part of this sister experience. Must come as a pair; register individually and list your sister s name as your buddy. Sunday arrival is 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday departure is 4:00 p.m. Includes a fun patch! ENTERING GRADES 1-3 Mermaid Mayhem June Calling all mermaids! Splish-splash your way through camp this week while spending extra time in the water. Make under-the-sea art and play water games with all your friends. Play in the water to explore the places that mermaids call home. When you are not on the water, participate in traditional camp activities. Includes a fun patch! Mini Detectives June Wanted: Camp Detective. Follow clues and unravel the mystery. Your training will have you solving puzzles and riddles, breaking codes and mastering the art of disguise. Put your skills to the test as you investigate a case at camp and earn your Brownie Senses badge or the red Tula petal. Brownie Sampler July 1-3 Is this your first time considering overnight camp? Not quite ready for a full week? Spend three days and two nights sampling fun activities such as outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, games, swimming and much more. Sunday arrival is 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday departure is 4:00 p.m. Includes a fun patch! Tinkerbell Takeover July 8-13 Discover the magic of camp! Take a hike looking for fairies and explore the natural world the fairies love. During the week you will solve puzzles, play games and invent new ways to write as you leave notes for your new friends. Plenty of time to swim, learn outdoor skills and spread your wings while making new friends. Includes a fun patch! Muggles and Magic July Welcome to a week of wizard adventures! Spend time competing for house points on the Quidditch field, make your own magic wand and meet mysterious creatures in the magical woods. When you are not practicing wizardry skills, you can be a part of muggle camp as usual. Includes a fun patch! Brownie Rangers July Brownies get to do it all! Spend time doing all the fun things camp has to offer. Hike, make a craft, learn about nature and even cook something over a campfire. Create your own summer adventure by singing songs, playing games and making friends. Earn your Brownie Outdoor Adventurer Badge or the pink Vi petal. Aloha Grove Point July 29 - August 3 Escape to the Grove Point Luau for a week of tropical fun. You will learn how to hula, play some tropical themed games, and have a beach party. You will also explore all camp activities like watersports and archery, and earn your My Best Self badge or the purple Gloria petal. Final Campfire August 5-10 Get ready to enjoy all your favorite things about camp in one exciting week. With opportunities to swim, get crafty, and hike the trails, you ll soon discover how much fun can be had at camp. Show off your outdoor skills, make a s more, and share a smile around the campfire. You will also compete in Color Wars during the week. Includes a fun patch! ENTERING GRADES 4-5 Splashtacular June Love Water and ready to make a SPLASH? Spend time at the waterfront, splash away in the pool, and try water arobics and wacky water relays. Spend time on dry land with some more, traditional camp activities, too. Includes a fun patch! Undercover Campers June Get outdoors and use your code-cracking detective skills to solve the mystery! Hike the trails to find the location of hidden messages and work together to solve puzzles and riddles. Clues might be everywhere, from the waterfront to the bullseye at the archery range. Earn your Junior Detective badge. Junior Sampler July 1-3 Is this your first time considering overnight camp? Not quite ready for a full week? Spend three days and two nights sampling fun activities such as outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, games, swimming and much more. Sunday arrival is 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday departure is 4:00 p.m. Includes a fun patch! 11

12 Fabulous Flounders July 8-13 Take a splash under the sea and become part of our world as we explore the sun and sand at Camp Grove Point. Spend time exploring the water, earning your camp fins by working on outdoor skills such as archery and outdoor cooking and hiking through the magical kingdom. Includes a fun patch! Dementor Defectors July Have you ever wanted to go to Hogwarts? On the first night of camp, get sorted into your houses and spend the week earning house points. Take a potion class, defend against the dark arts and learn astronomy. When you are not defeating Death Eaters, participate in muggle camp activities. Includes a fun patch! Junior Explorers July Come enjoy an amazing outdoor adventure. Take aim at the archery range and plan your week with games, songs, crafts, hiking, outdoor cooking, time in the water and lots of fun. You ll definitely learn some new outdoor skills as you earn the Junior Camper badge. Coconuts and Camping July 29 - August 3 Step into your very own summer getaway at the Grove Point Retreat. Make your own soothing spa creations, relax with yoga, and explore all that Grove Point has to offer as you earn your Junior Staying Fit badge. Last Splash of Summer August 5-10 For the girl who wants it all! Cook out, swim, hike, archery and art projects. This week features a little bit of everything camp has to offer, as you celebrate the end of summer at Grove Point. You will also compete in Color Wars during the week. Includes a fun patch! ENTERING GRADES 4-8 Merida Madness July 8-13 $450 Ready to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow and ride a horse? Spend the week becoming an archery legend and hitting the saddles. Enhance your archery skills, hit the trails, and enjoy two days of horseback riding during the week. Juniors will earn their Junior Horseback Riding badge and GSCB Archery badge. Cadettes will earn their GSCB Archery badge. 12 ENTERING GRADES 5-8 Anchors Away June Learn the basics of sailing or improve the skills you already have! Work with your crewmates to sail the beautiful waters of the Sassafras. Whether it s a kayak or sailboat, experience the challenge and adventure of setting out on the open water, weather permitting. You must be comfortable in depths of water over your head while wearing a personal floatation device. Includes a fun patch! ENTERING GRADES 6-8 H2O Adventure June $490 Do you love water? Spend this week at camp getting your fill of H2O. You will spend extra time by the water, compete in a water relay race and make your own fruit-infused water. This session includes two day trips, one to Killen's Pond and the other to Camp Todd. When you are not on the water, participate in traditional camp activities. Includes a fun patch! Investigators Adventure June If you like the thrill of a good challenge, then this week is for you. Take a blindfold walk through our nature trails, follow the clues to solve a mystery and work as a team to complete daily challenges and earn your Cadette Special Agent badge. Once you master your skills you ll take a day trip to a mystery location. Cadette Sampler July 1-3 Is this your first time considering overnight camp? Not quite ready for a full week? Spend three days and two nights sampling fun activities such as outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, games, swimming and much more. Sunday arrival is 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday departure is 4:00 p.m. Includes a fun patch! Mad Hatters July 8-13 Fall down the rabbit hole and enter a week in a wonderland of camp activities and fun! Together we will explore a magical story, craft crazy hats, and even learn a few exciting games to share with your friends! End the week with a Mad Hatter Tea Party and create some tasty treats. Includes a fun patch! Hogwarts Academy July Calling all witches, wizards and muggles! Be sorted into your house, as you explore herbology, healing potions and participate in a Quidditch match. Take classes in the magical arts and expand your skills in charms, spells, transfiguration, and much more. When you are not defeating He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, participate in traditional muggle camp. Includes a fun patch!

13 Down By the Bay (Trek-N-Travel Camp) July $600 Did you ever see a whale with a polka dot tail? You probably won't on this trip, but you will explore the sights and treasures of the Chesapeake Bay and earn your Cadette Trailblazing badge. From fossil hunting to paddling up the Patuxent River, you're sure to discover a few gems! Spa-de-da July 29 - August 3 Who s ready to pamper yourself at camp? Try homemade facials and scrubs, and make your own lotions and lip balm! Enjoy some active relaxation with yoga, fitness activities and leisurely walks in the woods. Earn your Cadette Eating For You badge. When not being pampered, explore the great activities that camp has to offer like archery, waterfront, tie-dying and more. Sunset on the Sassafras August 5-10 At this final week of camp, bid farewell to the summer and the Sassafras by kayaking along the river, and enjoying some traditional camp activities. You will also compete in Color Wars during the week. Includes a fun patch! What Does a Day at Camp Look Like? Every day at camp will look a bit different depending on the theme of the camp. Her schedule will vary, but it will generally look like this: 7:30 a.m. Wake Up 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Flag Ceremony/Kapers 9:30 a.m. Morning Activities 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Rest Time 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Activities/Unit Time 6:00 p.m. Dinner/Flag Ceremony 7:15 p.m. All Camp Activity 9:30 p.m. Lights Out What can you expect at Camp Grove Point this summer? You'll notice this year we have weekly themes! All camps have been based around these themes: Week 1 June 17 to June 22 Water Week Week 2 June 24 to June 29 CSI Week Week 3 July 1 to July 3 Camp Sampler/Half Week Week 4 July 8 to July 13 Disney Week Week 5 July 15 to July 20 Harry Potter Week 6 July 22 to July 27 Explorers Week Week 7 July 29 to August 3 Tropical Week Week 8 August 5 to August 10 Last Splash of Summer & Color Wars 13

14 Frequently Asked Questions Why is camp so expensive? GSCB camp fees are well below the national average for similar programs. Even with the camp fees paid by the families, a significant portion of the cost to operate camp is underwritten by Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay through grants, fundraising, and product program sales. The actual cost to GSCB for a girl to attend a one week resident camp is approximately $700. Please see page 5 for campership opportunities Are there any discounts available? Yes! Anyone who registers for camp before March 15, 2018 qualifies for an Early Bird Discount of $15 for each session registered for. Not a Girl Scout? Not a Problem! Girl Scout membership is required to participate in camp and registration is $40 per girl. If your girl is not a registered Girl Scout, the membership fee will be charged when registering for camp. This fee includes basic accident insurance coverage for all registered Girl Scouts as a supplement to existing insurance coverage for Girl Scout events. Should I register my camper for the grade level she has just completed or the grade she is entering? Register for the grade she is entering in Fall Is transportation available? Currently, only transportation to Grove Point Day Camp is available. Please see page 6 for more details. Does my camper require a physical? GSCB no longer requires a physical for a girl to attend camp. All girls must have Health History forms, immunization records and authorization to medicate forms completed on Ultra Camp by June 1, Returning campers will need new current dated forms. Can my camper attend camp with a buddy/friend? Yes, we would love for your girl to attend camp with a buddy. Space is available on the registration for the buddy s name to be listed, but a camper may request only one buddy. Both girls need to be in the same age group and both must register for the same session. Sorry, we cannot honor requests for more than one buddy. Where will the campers sleep? Girls are grouped in units. Depending on their program choice or age, girls may sleep in adirondacks, cabins or platform tents. Each unit has a trained counselors housed in separate quarters within the living unit, but close enough to supervise campers. Can my camper attend camp if she has a special need? Each year, girls with special needs are able to participate in our camp program. It is our hope to be able to serve all girls wishing to attend camp. Please contact GSCB to discuss the nature of your camper s needs and gather information to determine if the camp can provide the proper support, supervision and necessary accommodation for your camper to have a safe, fulfilling camp experience. Can camp accommodate my camper s dietary needs? Menus for camp are planned with the general camp population and economy of associated costs in mind. We will make every attempt to provide special dietary needs within the scope of our menu. Please contact GSCB to discuss the camp program and nature of your girl s needs at least two weeks prior to her camp arrival. 14

15 How will my camper receive her medication at camp? Medications need to be in original containers, prescribed specifically for the camper and not be expired (or expiring) while at camp. The camp will assist campers who need regular medication on a set schedule. Campers that occasionally need over-thecounter medication for headaches, allergies or lactose intolerance must be able to communicate to staff that they need this medication, or it will not be given to them. The camp carries select over-the-counter medication that parents may authorize the camp to administer on the medication authorization form. Medications will not be dispensed in any manner other than what is specified on the label, without written instructions from a physician, including over-the-counter medications. What if it is hot outside? We still have a great time at camp even when it s hot outside! We encourage the girls to drink plenty of water and refill their water bottles with cold water regularly. We have designated locations at each camp with air conditioning where we can do certain activities in the event of severe or prolonged heat. Although girls may spend some time in air-conditioning, a majority of their camp time is spent outside. How do you handle inclement weather? All GSCB camps have emergency weather procedures in place. We reserve the right to alter scheduled activities due to weather conditions. Alternative options will be offered to replace an activity cancelled due to weather. Each camp has buildings and shelters where campers will be moved to in the event of severe weather. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made as a result of weather-related changes. What if my camper is homesick? Can she come home? Please include your girl in the decision-making process so she is aware of the length of stay. Do not promise her she can come home early if she does not like camp in the first couple of days. Experiencing some feelings of homesickness is totally normal; in fact, research shows that 96% of kids experience some degree of homesickness at some point during their time at camp. You can help set your girl up for success by explaining to her that she might feel homesick at camp and discuss some coping strategies like journaling, talking to a friend or counselor or keeping busy with games and crafts. We will work with your camper to help her adjust. If homesickness persists, the Camp Director will call to inform you of the situation and work to develop a plan of action. What happens if my camper has a behavioral problem at camp? All girls are expected to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law while at camp. Camp staff will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, GSCB reserves the right to send any girl home who consistently exhibits inappropriate behavior or endangers the camp community or herself. This includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, excessive profanity, disrespectful behavior or bullying. The girl s parents/guardians are responsible for picking her up and fees will not be refunded. What electronic devices are permitted at camp? No electronic devices (Cell phones, computers, ipods, screens, tablets, e-readers, etc.) are permitted at camp. Electronic devices can be easily lost or damaged in the camp environment. If an electronic or technology device is brought to camp, it will be immediately taken by staff and returned the day the camper departs camp. Digital cameras are not prohibited, but not recommended. The camp, staff members and GSCB are not liable for the loss, theft or damage to any electronic device brought to camp in noncompliance with camp policy, including digital cameras. Can I visit my camper at camp? No visitors are permitted at camp. Unless a session is specifically advertised as a family session or prior approval has been given from GSCB. This policy is designed with the best interest of the campers in mind, as having parents/guardians around can serve as a distraction and prohibit your girl and her peers from fully engaging in their experience, developing independence or exacerbating homesickness. 15

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