Register Online Step 1—Sign up • Go to gswpa.org. • Click the “Register/Renew Membership” button on the right side of your screen.
Step 2—Log-in/Activate account • Each member within the same family has her/his own account with a unique username and password. • If you OR your daughter has ever been a registered Girl Scout or has attended a program, event, camp or training, you have an account in our database. (Parents/Guardians have an account if their daughter is in our database.)
Step 3—Select camp activities • Choose “Camp Activities” from menu on the left. • Make your selection. • Click “Add To Cart.”
Step 4—Verify your shopping cart • Click on “Continue Shopping” or “Check Out.”
Step 5—Pay for your order If you’re registering your daughter for an event, her name and address must appear in the “Ship to Address” field. • Enter payment information. • Select “Process My Order.” • Print your receipt. Congratulations! You’ve successfully registered for an activity! *If you’re paying with Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Program Award Certificates, or if applying for a scholarship, please use paper registration forms. Remember, you can double your 2013 NutBucks and 2014 Cookie Dough for council-sponsored camp programs listed in this publication.
If you have any difficulty registering online, please contact the GSWPA Help Desk at 800-248-3355 x1460 or HelpDesk@gswpa.org.
Registration Tips Registration Deadlines
• Camp Registration starts January 6, 2014 (unless noted otherwise). Most registration deadlines are three weeks in advance of the start date, so please check each camp listing carefully. • Registrations are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Camps fill quickly — so be sure to register early. Add-ons after the registration deadline will be made as space is available. • Troop leaders: when going with girls to an event, please keep in mind adequate adult-to-girl ratios. (You can find this on page 10 of Volunteer Essentials.)
Payment Options
A $50 deposit is due at the time of registration. Full payment is due by May 1, 2014. If you’re mailing in your registration, please send your payment or scholarship request (see the Scholarship Form on page 38) with the Registration Form. If reserving multiple events, please send one check per event. Girls ages 5-17 who aren’t currently Girl Scouts must add $15 to the event fee to cover the annual membership dues for Girl Scouts of the USA. The membership year runs from Oct. 1-Sept. 30. Once she’s registered as a Girl Scout, she’ll receive information about many more Girl Scout events and opportunities. (Scholarships are also available for this fee. See page 37-38 for details.)
Camp-Specific Details
Detailed confirmation materials will be sent directly to each participant — after we receive your final camp payment. Receipt of confirmation materials doesn’t mean we’ve met the minimum participants for the event to take place. When attending an event, please bring the completed Camp Health History form with you. You can download this form at gswpa.org in our Quick Links. It’s also included in the Camp Confirmation Packet you receive after registration. All registration correspondence, including confirmation materials, happens via e-mail if one has been provided. (If you’re using paper forms, thank you for writing neatly.) All incoming registration checks are receipted/ processed before being entered into our registration system. Please do not assume that you’re registered for an event if the check is cashed. Once an event is full, registrations are placed on a waiting list. If this happens to you, we’ll notify you of this status and you’ll be able to (1) remain on the waiting list, (2) reschedule or (3) cancel. New sessions may be added if the camp fills quickly. If for some reason your Girl Scout is unable to attend camp, please contact 800-248-3355 x1460 or registrar@gswpa.org so someone else on the waiting list can enjoy camp. 39