Sandy Ridge Information Packet For GSESC Girl Scout Groups

2017-2018 Sandy Ridge Information Packet For GSESC Girl Scout Groups Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina

History of Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center 1963 Site was decided 1963 1965 Purchased 487 acres with cookie sale proceeds 1966 Development began with the entrance road, dam and conservation lake; purchased with cookie sale proceeds 1968 Troop House (renamed Grady Lodge in 1991); construction began in June with dedication in November; purchased with cookie sale proceeds 1969 Recreation lake built, 21acres; purchased with cookie sale proceeds 1970 Tall Timbers (10 tents, shelter and latrine) built; purchased capital campaign funds 1971 Summer Fun Days held (day events for girls) 1972 Resident camp started with small sessions only using Tall Timbers as the unit. Troop House (Grady Lodge) was used as Dining Hall, Health Center and Administration 1973 Ground broken in March Boathouse, Administration Building, Health Center, Ranger s House, Dining Hall, Windy Hill Shelter and the 5 cabins; purchased with capital campaign funds 1974 Name Sandy Ridge chosen contest held to name the camp; name came from all the sand and the ridge that runs through camp. 1974 Whispering Pines shelter built 1975 Gregg Shelter built; proceeds donated by Santee Electric Co-op 1989 Pool built, purchased with cookie sale proceeds; amphitheater built, new bathrooms at Tall Timbers 1992 Ranger House remodeled, cabins built at Tall Timbers 2000 Grady Lodge bathrooms renovated 2006 Dining Hall renovated 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 Floating dock installed, replaced stationary dock; grant received from the South Carolina Credit Union Foundation Window air conditioners installed at Windy Hill and Whispering Pines Waterslides installed at lakefront Zip-line at lakefront installed, window air conditioners installed at Grady Lodge, new storage shed built, new and improved Trading Post located in the Health Center Dining Hall restrooms constructed; restroom renovations at the Health Center, Windy Hill, and Camp Administration Building; ceiling fans with lights at Tall Timbers, ceiling repaired and new lights at Grady Lodge, new convection oven and fryer in Kitchen 2017 Vinyl siding and windows for the orange cabin, GaGa Pit, Inflatable Movie Screen, New Paddles

Grady Lodge GSESC Girl Scout Troop/Group Rental Fee: $ 75 per night Large building with wall heating units and window air conditioning Can accommodate 24 people (girls and adults), mixture of bunk beds and cots Meeting area for 50 people Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stove/oven Bathroom with flush toilets (4) and hot water showers (4) Indoor fireplace Tables and chairs Outside fire ring Building and restrooms are wheelchair accessible Health Center GSESC Girl Scout Troop/Group Rental Fee: $75 per night Large building with wall heating units and window air conditioning Can accommodate 15 people (girls and adults) Two bedrooms with two cots each; mattresses with no cots for the remaining in open room Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stove/oven Bathroom with flush toilets (5) and hot water showers (3) Outside fire ring Building is wheelchair accessible

Windy Hill GSESC Girl Scout Troop/Group Rental Fee: $100 per night Cabin unit with 3 double cabins and a unit shelter Cabins have wall heating units, window air conditioning, and ceiling fans Can accommodate 36 people (girls and adults) Mattresses with cots Kitchen with refrigerator and stove/oven Bathroom with flush toilets (4) and hot water showers (4) Fireplace in shelter and outside fire ring Activity field and flag pole Shelter with activity area Cabins and unit shelter area wheelchair accessible Whispering Pines GSESC Girl Scout Troop/Group Rental Fee: $75 per night Cabin unit with 2 double cabins and a unit shelter Cabins have wall heating units, window air conditioning, and ceiling fans Can accommodate 24 people (girls and adults) Mattresses with cots Kitchen with refrigerator and stove/oven Bathroom with flush toilets (2) and hot water showers (2) Outside fire ring Activity field and flag pole Shelter with activity area Cabins and unit shelter area wheelchair accessible

Tall Timbers GSESC Girl Scout Troop/Group Rental Fee: $55 per night Cabin unit with 4 cabins Cabins have ceiling fan with lights Bathroom and shelter have electricity Can accommodate 32 people (girls and adults) Mattresses with cots Kitchen with refrigerator and stove/oven Bathroom with flush toilets (3) and hot water showers (2) Outside fire ring Screened-in shelter with fireplace In an isolated area of camp No heat 1 cabin is wheel chair accessible Additional Information for All Units No kitchen supplies are included at units (pots, pans, utensils, etc.) Each campsite has the following tools: 2 brooms, 2 buckets, 1 shovel, and a rake. 1 roll of toilet paper per stall and first trash bag are provided. If you believe you will need more please be prepared to bring it with you. Cleaning supplies are not provided Dining Hall No Kitchen Use GSESC Girl Scout Troop/Group Rental Fee: $75 per day Dining Hall and Kitchen Use GSESC Girl Scout Service Unit Rental Fee: $125 per day The kitchen is only available for Service Unit use.

Sandy Ridge Site Regulations Report to the Camp Ranger upon arrival. Please consult him when you need help with any of the facilities. He is ready and willing to render the assistance you need. If you have any questions about the facilities at Sandy Ridge please contact the Camp Ranger at 843-479-6742 or 843-601-1352. 1. All Girls (of Girl Scout age) and Adults participating in camping experiences at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center must be registered members of Girl Scouts. This includes Adults participating in Troop Family Camp experiences. All Adults must have a Background Check on file with GSESC. 2. The following trainings must be completed before participating in a Troop camping experience at Sandy Ridge: 1. Introduction to Girl Scouting - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader must have this training. 2. Girl Scouting 101 (GSUSA online training) - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader must have this training. 3. Leadership Essentials - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader needs this training. 4. Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader must have this training. 5. First Aid/CPR - At least one Adult participating in the trip must have current certification. 6. Planning Trips with Girls - At least one Adult participating on the trip must have this training. 7. Troop Camper At least one Adult participating in the trip must have this training if not staying in a selfcontained unit and/or a fire is going to be built. This includes fires built in fire rings or fireplaces. 3. Troops with Product Program delinquencies will not be able to register for events, including Troop Camping experiences, until balance is paid in full. 4. Troops must complete the questionnaire on the Finance Tab of the Volunteer Toolkit and submit a copy of their September Troop bank statement. Troops will not be able to participate in events, attend trips, or participate in Product Program activities until these two things are completed and submitted to GSESC. 5. Troops using facilities and equipment are required to review Safety-Wise Chapter IV in Volunteer Essentials and the Safety Activity Checkpoints for all activities you will be taking part in. 6. Tag-alongs are NOT allowed on Day Trips or Troop Camping trips to Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center. Examples of Tag-alongs include unregistered brothers or sisters, babies and toddlers, and anyone else who is not a Registered Girl Scout. If Tag-alongs arrive with the Troop they will need to leave immediately. 7. All participants must wear socks and closed-toes shoes while at Sandy Ridge. Sandals, flip-flops, or Croc-type shoes are NOT allowed to be worn by Girls or Adults. 8. Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas. 9. Pets are NOT allowed on Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center property. 10. Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted on the premises. 11. Smoking is NOT permitted in any building at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center. Those wishing to smoke may only do so behind the Dining Hall or on the front porch of the Camp Administration Building. Smoking is never allowed in front of girls. 12. Emergency procedures are posted at each site. These procedures list what to do in case of an emergency and where to locate the nearest telephone. 13. All facilities are to be left CLEAN. Please bag up your trash and leave it outside your site for pickup. Cleaning supplies are not provided by Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center. Please be prepared to bring your own. 14. Check-Out is at 11:00 a.m. Your Troop is not required to leave at 11:00 a.m. if you have other activities planned but you must Check-Out of your unit by 11:00 a.m. 15. The Camp Ranger must check you out of your site before you leave. 16. If your Troop Camping trip includes more than two (2) nights, extra insurance MUST be applied for through your Regional Volunteer Support Specialist and paid for four (4) weeks in advance. (Minimum premium is $5.00). All requirements as listed on Trip Approval and/or Multiple Troop Event Form (which is required for trips that are more than 2 nights) must be met to receive insurance. 17. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Site Regulations of Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center please contact the Camp Ranger at 843-479-6742 or 843-601-1352. 18. If it looks like you are going to be arriving at a different time than what you listed on the Site Reservation Application, please call the Camp Ranger at 843-479-6742 or 843-601-1352 and let him know what your new arrival time will be.

Guidelines and Procedures for Males Camping with Girl Scouts Males are often involved in the leadership of a Girl Scout troop. It is not uncommon for a man to be a Co-Leader, a First Aider, or the Troop Camper. Often a male Registered Adult will accompany a Troop on a trip or campout. Common sense and prior planning will make the trip or campout with a male Registered Adult a positive experience. Follow these simple guidelines and enjoy your trip or campout. Make sure you reserve a separate facility for the male. It is not appropriate for men to sleep in the same facility or use the same bathroom facilities with females on a Girl Scout outing. Camping facilities with separate male and female sleeping units and bathrooms are required. If a male is coming with the Troop to Sandy Ridge please contact GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director at 843-479-6814 to discuss facility options. Males accompanying Troops on overnight trips cannot be counted as part of the girl/adult ratio, per Safety-Wise Chapter IV in Volunteer Essentials. Site Reservation Procedures for Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center 1. Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center is reserved using a Site Reservation Application (located at the back of this packet). 2. A completed Site Reservation Application, Participant List, and the complete payment of fees must be received in the North Charleston Service Center at least three (3) weeks prior to the date of the camping experience. 3. Once the Site Reservation Application, Participant List, and fee payment are received confirmation materials will be e-mailed to the e-mail address listed on the Site Reservation Application. You must bring your confirmation information with you to Check-In with the Camp Ranger. 4. A Trip Approval and/or Multiple Troop Event Form is no longer needed for camping experiences at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center unless you are staying more than two (2) nights. If you are staying more than two (2) nights you must turn in a Trip Approval and/or Multiple Troop Event Form at least three (3) weeks prior to the date of the camping experience as well as the request for additional insurance. A Trip Approval and/or Multiple Troop Event Form is also required if you are renting a vehicle to travel to Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center. If you are renting a vehicle you must turn in a Trip Approval and/or Multiple Troop Event Form at least three (3) weeks prior to the date of the camping experience. 5. If you have any questions concerning the Site Reservation Procedures please contact the GLE Assistant at 843-576-7329. 6. Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your Site Reservation three (3) weeks or more prior to the date of the reservation you will receive a 50% refund of the fees paid. If you cancel less than three (3) weeks prior to your reservation you will not receive a refund.

Sandy Ridge Activities There are tons of things to do during your time at Sandy Ridge! Activities can be reserved on the Site Reservation Application. For more information contact GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director at 843-479-6814. Pool A certified lifeguard with CPR/First Aid/AED certification must be present and cleared by GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director upon arrival for all swimming activities. Please consult the Swimming: Safety Activity Checkpoints for additional information and the number of lifeguards and adult watchers that are needed for your group. Certified lifeguards are available for $10 per hour, payable directly to the lifeguard at the time of your program. This fee is in addition to the pool usage fee listed below. 1-25 people: $25.00 per hour 26-50 people: $50.00 per hour 51-75 people: $75.00 per hour Lakefront A certified lifeguard, with waterfront certification, and CPR/First Aid/AED certification must be present and cleared by GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director upon arrival for all lakefront activities, with the exception of the clay pit. Certified lifeguards are available for $10 per hour, payable directly to the lifeguard at the time of your program. Lifeguards must be arranged before you arrive at Sandy Ridge. A properly sized PFD must be worn at all times while participating in activities in the lake/on the lakefront. Troops are responsible for returning watercraft and equipment to the Boathouse after use. An instructor, with certification, or documented experience must be present during the following activities. *CANOES *KAYAKS The instructor must have an Instructor rating in the appropriate craft (e.g., canoeing, sailing, rowing) from a nationally recognized certifying body OR documentation of experience indicating knowledge and skill in teaching and supervision specific to the watercraft activities conducted. All of the experience must be reviewed by GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director before reservation is set. For more information please refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints. A certified lifeguard, with waterfront certification, and CPR/First Aid/AED certification must be present and cleared by GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director upon arrival for all lakefront activities, with the exception of the clay pit. Certified lifeguards are available for $10 per hour, payable directly to the lifeguard at the time of your program. Lifeguards must be arranged before you arrive at Sandy Ridge. *STANDUP PADDLE BOARDS *PADDLE BOATS *WATER SLIDES *POND EXPLORATION *CLAY PIT *LAKE ZIP-LINE Participants must be 150 pounds and under *FISHING Girl Scouts are allowed to fish at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center. Sandy Ridge has 10 Zebco fishing poles available for use but no tackle (hooks, sinkers, etc.) or bait is provided. You must release everything that is caught. Great Pee Dee River Canoe Trip Guided, 5-6 hour canoe trip on the Great Pee Dee River. Must be Girl Scout Juniors or older to participate. Coolers and ice will be provided so you can pack lunches to eat while on the river. A minimum of 3 weeks notice is required. Groups will need to provide transportation to drop off and pick up points. $20.00 per person, up to 20 people

Other Activities *SPORTS EQUIPMENT Sandy Ridge has a large variety of sports equipment from badminton to our large earth ball. *HWY 98 AND OTHER TRAILS Feel free to use camp trails at your leisure. *AGGIE S TRAIL AND TEAM BUILDING A 2 hour team building and low ropes program with certified instructor. Troops are not allowed on Aggie s Trail without a certified instructor. $10 per participant *ARCHERY Must have a certified USAA archery instructor who is cleared by GSESC s Outdoor Program Specialist/Resident Camp Director upon arrival. $3 per participant if Troop supplies instructor $6 per participant if an instructor is needed *HIGH ROPES COURSE Camp Pee Dee allows us to use their high ropes course and zip line. Troops must provide own transportation to Camp Pee Dee, which is 2.5 miles away. Participants must be 11 years old or older. Troops must have a minimum of 10 participants. A release, signed by parent/guardian is required for each girl participant. A minimum of 3 weeks notice is required. $25 per participant

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA SANDY RIDGE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM AND TRAINING CENTER SITE RESERVATION APPLICATION GSESC Troops INSTRUCTIONS: Complete and return application to Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, 7257 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 (Fax: 843-552-6221, E-mail: customercare@girlscoutsesc.org) with payment for total fees attached. A Site Reservation Confirmation and Checkout Form will be e-mailed to you as soon as your Site Reservation Application is processed. Site Reservations will NOT be held without completed paperwork or fees. Troop # Service Unit Grade Level: Troop Co- Leader s Name: Address: Phone Number: E-mail Address: We wish to reserve: ( ) Whispering Pines $75 per night ( ) Dining Hall (no kitchen use) $75 per day ( ) Windy Hill $100 per night ( ) Dining Hall (kitchen use)* $125 per day ( ) Tall Timbers $55 per night (*Service Unit and outside groups only) ( ) Health Center $75 per night ( ) Day use only for a campsite $30 per day/per site ( ) Grady Lodge $75 per night Number of Adult Males: Number of Adult Females: Number of Girls: For date(s) of (First Choice) (Second Choice) Additional Activities Requested: Date and time of arrival Date and time of departure Total Amount Due $ Cash Check Visa MasterCard Discover Card Number: Expiration Date: 3 or 4 digit code on back of card: Please read, sign, and date: All of the Girls (of Girl Scout age) and Adults participating in this camping experience at Sandy Ridge are registered members of Girl Scouts. All Adults have a Background Check on file with GSESC. Training requirements, as listed in the Sandy Ridge Site Regulations, are being met by the Adults participating in this camping experience at Sandy Ridge. I have reviewed Safety-Wise Chapter IV in Volunteer Essentials and the Safety Activity Checkpoints for all activities we will be taking part in while at Sandy Ridge and agree to follow them. Signature: Date:

SANDY RIDGE SITE REGULATIONS: Report to the Camp Ranger upon arrival. Please consult him when you need help with any of the facilities. He is ready and willing to render the assistance you need. If you have any questions about the facilities at Sandy Ridge please contact the Camp Ranger at 843-479-6742. 1. All Girls (of Girl Scout age) and Adults participating in camping experiences at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center must be registered members of Girl Scouts. This includes Adults participating in Troop Family Camp experiences. All Adults must have a Background Check on file with GSESC. 2. The following trainings must be completed before participating in a Troop camping experience at Sandy Ridge: 1. Introduction to Girl Scouting - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader must have this training. 2. Girl Scouting 101 (GSUSA online training) - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader must have this training. 3. Leadership Essentials - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader needs this training. 4. Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention - Everyone who is registered as a Co-Leader must have this training. 5. First Aid/CPR - At least one Adult participating in the trip must have current certification. 6. Planning Trips with Girls - At least one Adult participating on the trip must have this training. 7. Troop Camper At least one Adult participating in the trip must have this training if not staying in a selfcontained unit and/or a fire is going to be built. This includes fires built in fire rings or fireplaces. 3. Troops with Product Program delinquencies will not be able to register for events, including Troop Camping experiences, until balance is paid in full. 4. Troops must complete the questionnaire on the Finance Tab of the Volunteer Toolkit and submit a copy of their September Troop bank statement. Troops will not be able to participate in events, attend trips, or participate in Product Program activities until these two things are completed and submitted to GSESC. 5. Troops using facilities and equipment are required to review and meet Safety-Wise Chapter IV in Volunteer Essentials and the Safety Activity Checkpoints for all activities you will be taking part in. 6. Tag-alongs are NOT allowed on Day Trips or Troop Camping Trips to Sandy Ridge. If Tag-alongs arrive with the Troop they will need to leave immediately. 7. All participants must wear socks and closed-toes shoes while at Sandy Ridge. Sandals, flip-flops, or Croc-type shoes are NOT allowed to be worn by Girls or Adults. 8. Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas. 9. Pets are NOT allowed on Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center property. 10. Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted on the premises. 11. Smoking is NOT permitted in any building at Sandy Ridge. Those wishing to smoke may only do so within a fire circle when girls are not present. Be sure to carry cigarette butts out with you, and dispose of them properly. Smoking is never allowed in front of girls. 12. Emergency procedures are posted at each site. These procedures list what to do in case of an emergency and where to locate the nearest telephone. 13. All facilities are to be left CLEAN. Please bag up your trash and leave it outside your campsite for pickup. Cleaning supplies are not provided by Sandy Ridge. Please be prepared to bring your own. 14. Check-Out is at 11:00 a.m. Your troop is not required to leave at 11:00 a.m. if you have other activities planned but you must Check-Out of your unit by 11:00 a.m. 15. The Camp Ranger must check you out of your site before you leave. 16. If your camping trip includes more than two (2) nights, extra insurance MUST be applied for through the Volunteer Tracker and paid for four (4) weeks in advance. (Minimum premium is $5.00). All requirements as listed on Trip Approval Form must be met to receive insurance. 17. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Sandy Ridge s Site Regulations please contact the Camp Ranger at 843-479- 6742. 18. If it looks like you are going to be arriving at a different time than what you listed on your Site Reservation Application, please call 843-479-6742 and let us know what your new arrival time will be. For Office Use Only Date Received: Date Reserved: Date Confirmed: Fees Received: Receipt #

Sandy Ridge Site Reservation Participant List All Girls (of Girl Scout age) and Adults participating in camping experiences at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center must be registered members of Girl Scouts. This includes Adults participating in Troop Family Camp experiences. All Adults must have a Background Check on file with GSESC. This list needs to be turned in 3 weeks prior to the date of the camping experience. If any changes need to be made please contact the GLE Assistant at customercare@girlscoutsesc.org or 843-576-7329. If listing participants from multiple Troops please include Troop number next to name. Make additional copies of Sandy Ridge Site Reservation Participant List if needed. Complete Names of Girls Attending Complete Names of Adults Attending 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8. 9. 9. 10. 10. 11. 11. 12. 12. 13. 13. 14. 14. 15. 15. 16. 16. 17. 17. 18. 18. 19. 19.