Zilker Day Camp This camp is based at our historic cabin nestled in the heart of Austin’s Zilker Park. Campers swim at a local pool, attend a field trip, create crafts, do badge work, learn new songs and games – and make new friends! the option for Extended Care from
3–6
What to bring to day camp REQUIRED ⏵ ⏵ ⏵ ⏵ ⏵
Tennis shoes Sunscreen Lunch (in soft-sided container or bag) Reusable water bottle Swimsuit & towel
Campers are divided into groups based on Girl Scout level and are guided through their week by fellow Girl Scouts. These leaders – our Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Program Aides – are trained and screened by the Zilker Summer Day Camp Director, and supervised by adult staffers. To learn how to become a Zilker
in, you will need to walk your child from McBeth Recreation Center to Zilker Cabin. For the safety of our campers, please DO NOT drive up to the cabin. On the first day of camp, allow extra time for check-in. You may
SUGGESTED
Check-out procedure
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Center Picnic Tables
Hat or bandana Swimsuit cover-up Bug repellent
Check-in procedure Center Picnic Tables Check-in all campers and camp aides with a staff member. Do NOT leave a child of ANY age unattended.
Each camper must be signed out by someone listed on their Girl Release Card who shows valid ID. If you arrive late to pick up your camper or your camper is in Extend-a-Camp, you will need to walk from McBeth Recreation Center to Zilker Cabin for pick-up.
We also need adult volunteers in order to operate this outstanding experience. A camper can attend free of charge if a guardian volunteers to work with the Zilker staff for the duration of the week. Contact Alicia Gust, Senior Camp Services Manager, for more information: AliciaG@ gsctx.org.
More info about your camper’s day Campers are outside in the elements all day and should dress for the heat. Lunch is picnic style and lunches will be kept cool, but not cold. Campers will go swimming at a local pool every day except field trip days. There will be a field trip once each week, usually on Wednesday. Parents will receive information on the field trip during Monday check-in. Campers must wear their camp t-shirt on field trip day. Transportation for swimming and field trips is provided by chartered bus. GSCTX SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
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