go on a hike Camp Staff Staff members are selected for their interest and ability to work with young people, to teach and share skills, their willingness to be part of a team, their commitment to the values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility and their appreciation of diverse groups of girls.
Visitors and Phone Calls We invite camp families to visit during the scheduled camp open houses (see pages 3-5), view the facilities, and meet the staff. Visitors are welcome at that time. During resident camp all campers will be very busy. For this reason, it is not convenient for parents or friends to visit during the camping session. Parents understand that problems develop when some campers may have visitors while others do not. We know that every parent will cooperate in considering the best interests of all campers. To limit unnecessary interruption during resident camp, campers are not permitted to bring cell phones, tablet computers, e-Readers, music players, etc. to camp. These items will be collected, labeled with the camper’s name, and kept in the camp office for safe keeping until departure day. Please limit incoming calls to emergency calls only.
Camp Accreditation
All staff meets the age and skill certification standards required by GSUSA. Work history, personal references and criminal background checks are conducted prior to employment. Staff attends an intensive six day pre-camp orientation where they learn or review camping skills, risk management and safety procedures including First Aid and CPR, the Girl Scout Program, human relations, and communication skills. Specially qualified staff directs the pool, horseback riding, canoeing, and trip activities.
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Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is committed to providing a camping experience that will protect and maintain the well-being of every girl. Our camps are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association, a private, nonprofit educational organization that provides members with educational and accreditation services. An ACA accreditation indicates that a camp has met ACA standards. This nationally recognized accreditation focuses on a thorough review of every facet of our procedures including healthcare, site safety, and business management, qualified and certified staff for all programs offered and screening and training of all personnel. All GS-TOP camps operate under the safety camp management standards established by Girl Scouts of the USA, as well as the Texas Youth Camp Safety Act.
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