Step 1: The Basics
one-stop guide
for parents/guardians Please read carefully, information changes from year to year.
general information General Information Girl Scout summer camp is open to ALL girls entering 1st - 12th grade regardless of race, color, nationality or socioeconomic factors. Grades listed for each program refer to the grade the camper will be entering in the fall. Membership Girl Scout membership is required to participate. Non-members must add the $15 membership fee to the registration fee to cover membership through Sept. 30, 2014. Girl Scouts of the USA provides basic accident insurance coverage for all registered Girl Scouts as a supplement to the family’s existing insurance coverage. Friends/Buddies Girls attend camp individually, not as a troop, though they may choose to attend with one friend/buddy. Every attempt is made to place them in the same unit, but is not guaranteed. Units are generally made up of girls who are in the same level of Girl Scouting, so friends who vary greatly in age are not likely to be placed together. Girls with Special Needs We are committed to accommodating girls with special needs. Our goal is to provide a positive camp experience for all girls. Parents/guardians of girls with special needs should contact Peggy Brothers (pbrothers@girlscoutsgcnwi.org) so the best placement can be made.
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Proper Behavior Required Camp life is an excellent opportunity for girls to live, work and play together. It is a community of many people, and we expect everyone to behave appropriately. The camp director and staff will do everything possible to help girls adjust to camp life. However, GSGCNWI reserves the right to send any girl home from camp who constantly misbehaves, who willfully disobeys camp rules, or whose behaviors towards others (campers or staff) is unacceptable. There is no refund in these cases. 6
Camp Staff and Leadership Members of our camp staff are enthusiastic, talented, fun-loving and caring individuals. They are selected based on their experience, ability to serve as role models and their genuine desire to work with children. Our staff is committed to creating a caring and supportive environment that respects each girl as an individual. Staff candidates are recruited from colleges and universities, local community agencies and referrals. At our day camps, volunteers and seasonal staff provide the leadership. Individuals must be at least 18 years old and complete a thorough application process which includes a background check. The health and safety of our campers is always the first priority of the staff. Staff training prior to camp includes supervising and caring for campers, activity programming, first aid and CPR, team building, and much more. Staff members who supervise high-adventure activities are required to have additional training and qualifications. Staff are all registered members of Girl Scouts. Positions Available Each summer we seek highly motivated and talented people to join our staff. Those interested in a job at camp should visit our website, www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org, for more information. Positions are perfect for students earning degrees in recreation, education, early childhood development, sports management, psychology, social work, nursing, and environmental studies. Positions in food service and health management are also available. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.