2015 GIrl Scout Camp Brochure

camp alice pittenger Camp Guide 2015 Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem!

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s i h t o d u o y What will

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From Your Camp Team Camp at a Glance Camp Traditions Camp Alice Pittenger Weekend and Midweek Sessions Weeklong Resident Sessions How to Register Payment information

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Camp Information Camp Store and Trading Post Health Services Camp Registration Form Campership Application Form Leadership Camp Application Form Leadership Camp Code of Conduct Camp Calendar

Camp registration opens

January 15, 2015!

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We are thrilled that you want to learn more about Camp Alice Pittenger and our 2015 Camp season! Please browse through our guide and discover all the fun and adventure!

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council offers lots of ways for girls to connect with each other and the great outdoors! Girls and adults are welcome to join us at our beautiful lake front property in McCall, Idaho.

At camp, each girl will take on new and exciting challenges, develop leadership and teambuilding skills, make life-long friends and connect with the world around them!

Register for camp by filling out the form in the camp guide or visit our website at http://girlscouts-ssc.org/camp/summer-camp.

Stephie “ Arya” Braun

Registration opens January 15, 2015.

Camp Director sbraun@girlscouts-ssc.org 208-377-2011 ext. 104

Please contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at camp this summer!

Stephie is an experienced camper and all around adventure seeker. She loves the outdoors, camp fires, sing-alongs, having fun and facing new challenges.

Stephie “Arya” Braun, Camp Director Carol “Echo” Ashton, Camp Registrar

Your Camp Team,

If you have any questions, please contact our Camp Registrar at camp@girlscouts-ssc.org email or 208-377-2011 ext. 121.

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camp at a glance Girls get a chance to try new things, make new friends, and reconnect with other Girl Scouts. Girl Scout camp is a place where girls find their adventurous side, and find the courage and confidence to take risks in a fun and safe environment. It’s the place where girls have the freedom to be themselves!

Our Camp Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located near Ponderosa State Park on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. CAP features water activities, including swimming, lake kayaking, and canoeing. Girls also explore arts and the great outdoors.

Not a Girl Scout? Not a Problem!

All girls entering 2nd through 12th grades in the Fall of 2015 are invited to attend any of our camps. Girls entering 1st grade in the Fall of 2015 can attend Girls’ Weekend and Jack & Jill Weekend. You do not have to be a member of Girl Scouts prior to camp, however you must register as one before camp.

Staff Girl Scouts of Silver Sage management staff recruit and screen mature, qualified candidates who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping and the outdoors with your camper.

Selection of camp staff is based on the individual’s experience, ability to serve as a role model, and a genuine desire to work with girls. All camp staff are background-checked and must have current first-aid and CPR certification. Pre-camp training includes program guidance, camping skill enhancement, relationship skills, and more. Qualified staff direct water activities, archery, team challenge courses, and other areas.

Camp Fees Fees for Camp Alice Pittenger camp sessions have been slightly increased this year. Prices will continue to be affordable and will remain competitive with similar camps.

Following are the reasons why fees have been increased: • • •

Increased costs of food, supplies, equipment, and maintenance.

Camp prices now include state sales tax, which we are required to pay but have not collected as part of camp fees in the past.* GIrl Scouts of Silver Sage has been operating camp at a deficit of approximately $50,000-$55,000 per year. Simply put, the cost to run camp far exceeds the amount charged.

*This equates to about $10,000 per year in camp sales tax.

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camp traditions “

“Camp taught me new things that will benefit me my whole life.

Polar Bear Challenge

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When the sun goes down and the temperature begins to drop, girls, counselors, and lifeguards line the docks at CAP and take part in the Polar Bear Challenge! With an official countdown, everyone who wants to participate jumps off the dock into Payette Lake and swims together to the shore.

All Camp All campers and staff come together to enjoy fun games and challenges. This is a great opportunity for each unit to bond with girls from different age groups and units in camp.

Campfire Opening campfire is a special introduction to the camp week. Campers meet counselors, sing camp songs, and make s’mores. At closing campfire, girls prepare skits or lead songs in front of the whole camp and discuss memories of the week.

memory stick During closing campfire, campers will reflect on their experiences throughout the week.

Each camp unit will tie a string to a memory stick and participate in a ceremony to commemorate their camp experiences.

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Camp Alice Pittenger McCall , Idaho Nestled among the majestic pines, Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located on the beautiful shores of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho.

Activities At Camp Alice Pittenger, girls will go swimming,

lake funyakking, and canoeing as well as off-site horseback riding during Paddle & Saddle camps.

Girls experience the team challenge course, archery, hiking, crafts, and Girl Scout camp traditions.

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accomodations and sleep arrangments Girls sleep in one of 30 bunkhouse cabins. Each girl will

have her own bunk with a camp mattress. Counselors will have their own quarters in the same area, always within sight and sound of the girls.

Campers will take hot showers in a ‘sky lit’ shower house and enjoy swimming and canoeing. Meals are provided to campers at every summer camp session.

Weekend and& Midweek sessions Girls’ Weekend*

2-3 nights | $125-$150 per person

GRADES 1-12 + FEMALE ADULT RELATIVE* At Girls’ Weekend, girls will get a taste of what resident camp is all about by spending the weekend with a significant female relative in her life.

Campers will get a chance to bond while participating in camp activities.

>>Weekend: July 17-July 19 (2 nights - $125) >>Midweek: July 27-July 29 (2 nights - $125) >>Weekend: August 13-August 16 (3 nights- $150)

Jack & Jill Weekend 2 nights | $125 per person GRADES 1-12 + MALE ADULT RELATIVE* This fun weekend camp is a great opportunity for dads, uncles, or grandpas to bond with the special Girl Scout in his life. At Jack & Jill Weekend, guys and girls will get to experience a taste of resident camp.

Each girl and her male relative will share a cabin with another group based on grade level. Campers can request a buddy group for their cabin.

>>Weekend: July 31-August 2

Core Camp* 2 nights | $110 per person GRADES 1-12 + TROOP VOLUNTEERS* Bring your troop and enjoy a weekend of fun and adventure! Girls enjoy various waterfront activities, arts and crafts, and much more. There is also free time for the troop to bond at camp, or prepare a skit to perform at campfire. Please feel free to bring or make SWAPS to share with the other troops!

>>Weekend: July 3-July 5 >>Midweek: July 29-July 31

* All adults attending camp are required to be a registered Girl Scout member and pass a background check.

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Weeklong Resident Camps Paddle & Saddle 5 nights | $475 GRADES 2-12 Campers get the best of both worlds during this weeklong camp session. Girls will get two sessions of horseback riding as well as the adventure of water camp on beautiful Payette Lake. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to experience both the horses and water activities. Sessions fill quickly! Riding times and learning sessions are dependent on age.

>>Week 1: June 28-July 3 >>Week 2: July 5-July 10

trail mix 5 nights | $325 GRADES 2-12 Experience a mix of traditional camp activities! Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, have a ‘paddlin’ good time in a canoe or funyak, take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake, and learn camp crafts and skills!

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>>Week 3: July12-July 17 >>Week 6: August 2-August 7

Weeklong Camp sessions Challenge Week 5 nights | $325 GRADES 2-12 Ready for a little competition? Discover your inner super hero and show your Girl Scout strength during this session. Girls participate in the team challenge course, compete in camp games and activties, and much more. Girls in 4th grade and higher will practice their outdoor survival skills and camp overnight on the island!

>>Week 4: July 19-July 24

Short 'n Sweet 3 nights | $210 GRADES 2-12 Are you looking for a three night adventure? If so this is the session for you! Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, canoe or funyak, and take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake, and so much more!

>>Week 7: August 9-August 12

Leadership Camp 12 nights | $395 GRADES 10-12 This two-week leadership camp provides girls entering 10th-12th grade the chance to strengthen leadership skills and become role models for younger campers. They will also learn how to lead and develop camp programs while participating in all the fun adventures camp has to offer.

Girls wishing to attend this session must apply and will be approved on an individual basis. Space is limited. See page 17 and 18 for leadership camp forms.

>>Week 1 & 2: June 28-July 10

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how to Register for camp >>Registration opens January 15, 2015.

All registrations received or post marked on or before January 15 will an equal chance of being placed in a session. >>Registrations are first come, first served after January 15.

1. Fill out registration form There are several ways to register to attend Camp Alice Pittenger!

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Register Online--NEW! We are excited to announce that we are now offering online registration! Select a session, register, and pay in just a few clicks.

Camp registration must be completed for each camper—girl and adult.

Visit http://girlscouts-ssc.org/camp/summer-camp and click

the “Register Now” button.

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Register with print copy Complete the Camp Registration form (page 15) for each campergirl and adult and submit to our Boise office, emailed to camp@girlscouts-ssc.org, or faxed to 208-377-0504.

2. Pay a deposit A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Deposits must be received with registration. The deposit is applied to the session cost.

3. follow up After submitting your registration, campers/parents will receive an email confirming registration status. The Camp Registrar will provide further instructions and information as needed.

4. Complete appropriate forms Parent packets will be emailed with a link to forms. All forms must be completed and brought to camp check in.

5. submit final payment Final payment is due 2 weeks prior to the camp session start date.

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Payment information

Deposits In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred, such as supplies, equipment, registration, and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a non-refundable deposit as follows:

• $50 deposit per camper for weeklong sessions.

• $50 deposit per group for weekend and midweek sessions.

payment methods Cash, check, credit card, cookie dough, and gift certificate payments can be mailed in or dropped off at 1410 N Etheridge Lane, Boise, ID 83704.

Credit card payments can be emailed to camp@girlscouts-ssc.org, faxed to 208-377-0504, or paid online at http://girlscouts-ssc.org/camp/summer-camp.

Cookie Dough Cookie Dough is earned by girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and can be used as payment toward camp. Adults attending our Girls’ Weekends or Jack & Jill Weekend camps can use their daughter’s Cookie Dough.

For Core Camps, Cookie Dough can only be used by girls. Cookie Dough may be transferred among sisters, but cannot be transferred to other girls.

Camperships (Financial Assistance) We want every girl to be able to go to camp. Camperships are available to registered Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and are granted based on need and available funds. Once a $50 deposit is made, a camper can apply for a campership.

Selections will be made by committee review. A campership application is available on page 16 and on our website at www.girlscouts-ssc.org.

Refunds Refunds will be considered on a case by case basis. A request for the refund must be submitted in writing to the Camp Registrar. No refunds are given if a girl returns home during camp because of homesickness, inappropriate behavior, and/or other circumstances.

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Camp Information Arrival and Departure Times

Electronic Equipment

Arrival: Campers arrive between 4–5 pm for all sessions.

Departure: Campers depart between 11am-12 pm for all sessions.

So all girl campers can enjoy the full camp experience, cell phones and other electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, CD players, handheld games, etc.) are not allowed at camp. Digital cameras are the exception to this rule and are allowed at camp. If a camper is caught using an electronic device, it will be removed, labeled with her name, and returned at the end of the camp session.

Adults may use cell phones, however cabins do not have electrical outlets for charging.

Camp Buddies Girls will make new friends while at camp. However, they may also request one friend in the same grade level to attend as a camp buddy. To ensure placement together, both girls must submit camp registration forms with her buddy’s name.

Camp Visitors Parents may receive a camp tour when they drop off camper(s). Because camp is a growing experience for girls, visiting campers during a session is not permitted and campers cannot be contacted by telephone. Please do not promise your camper she will be able to call home.

You are encouraged to write letters.

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Girl Scout Camp is the best experience a girl can have!

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Weather Girl Scouts of Silver Sage reserves the right to alter activities due to weather conditions. Alternative options will be offered to replace an activity cancelled due to weather. Our primary concern is for the girls’ safety, and every effort will be made to reschedule activities. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made.

Expected Camper Behavior Campers exhibiting inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to biting, hitting, refusing to participate in a program, not following staff directions, bullying, or creating a hostile and unsafe environment will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian immediately with no refund.

Family Emergency In case of a family emergency, all parents are supplied with the camp pager number.

trading post and care packs Whether you choose to surprise your camper with a Camp Care Pack or let her pick her own camp souvenir at The Trading Post or, giving her this experience is the perfect gift for her time away from home!

Camp Trading Post – Back by Popular Demand!

The Trading Post adds to the fun experience of camp. Campers will be able to buy all sorts of “thingamabobs” to bring home – true remembrances of a fun summer adventure!

Campers will have an opportunity to visit The Trading Post during their stay at camp. Campers can make payments at The Trading Post with cash, Cookie Dough, a pre-loaded debit card (available at most grocery stores), or a Trading Post gift certificate available at the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage store in Boise or at our online store.

For more information, please email store@girlscouts-ssc.org.

Items at the Trading Post include: Hoodies (Sweatshirt or zip jacket) $25 - $30, Journals $5 - $10 Jewelry $1 - $10 Stuffed friends $6 - $18 Fun patches $1 Cups & water bottles $4 - $15 Lip balm/gloss $2 - $5 Autograph Animals $15 Head Bands/bandanas $4 - $6 Flashlights $6 - $8 Baseball caps $12 Blankets $20 Towels $20 Also available are: binoculars, lanyards, card games, key chains, postcards, bookmarks, stickers, temporary tattoos, and much more.

Camp Care packs The Trading Post also offers a pre-ordered Camp Care Pack. In a super-cute day pack, your camper will find a stuffed cuddly friend, and some other really wonderful items she will be using at camp daily. The Camp Care Pack will be awaiting your camper upon arrival. Watch for an order form in your parent packet!

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Health Services Physical Examinations

Health and Hygiene

Health History Forms are included in parent packets and used to document each camper’s health status. Girls and adults attending more than three days of camp will be required to have a health exam (within the last 24 months from the session’s opening date). No camper will be admitted to camp without a current Health History Form, which must be turned in at check in. Girls and adults attending less than three days of camp need to complete the first page.

Girls need to be able to take care of their basic health and hygiene such as applying sunscreen, brushing their hair and teeth twice a day, showering, and changing their clothes each day. Counselors will help cue girls with basic needs, however girls are ultimately responsible for self-care.

Medical Professionals

Girls are provided three nutritious meals and snacks daily. Basic special diets can be accommodated, including, lactose intolerance, vegetarian, and simple allergies (camper must understand her allergy and know what foods not to eat). Campers with moderate-tosevere allergies need to be able to fully manage their allergies at camp. We cannot guarantee a child will not come in contact with any type of food or allergen during her stay.

Camps have a medical professional on site. Parents will be notified if there’s an emergency. Area medical centers are on-call if illness or injury requires additional attention.

Health Screening Girls will go through a brief health screening upon arrival at camp. Girls and adults found to have a high temperature or contagious disease will be sent home.

All girls are checked for head lice during check-in at camp and if found, the camper will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian for treatment and cleared by a doctor before being allowed back at camp. The health supervisor has the right to refuse admittance to any girl/ adult who does not meet acceptable health standards.

Note: This health screening does not eliminate the need for a health exam for girls and adults attending more than three days of camp.

Medication The health supervisor will administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Note: MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED TO THE SPECIFIC PERSON TO WHOM IT WAS PRESCRIBED.

Physical Requirements Programs at Camp Alice Pittenger require that participants are able to walk up and down hill, on uneven trails, and hike up to a mile.

To participate in any program, girls must be able to listen and follow all directions, wear required safety equipment, and perform the physical requirements of the activity.

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Special Dietary Needs

Campers with gluten free diets will be charged an additional $20 for gluten free food.

Please be sure to note special dietary needs on the registration form.

Homesickness Homesickness is a natural reaction for girls being away from home, especially for the first time. Camp staff is trained to deal with homesickness and will work with the camper on an individual basis. If the problem persists, the Camp Director will be notified and parents will be contacted. To help prepare first-time campers for being away from home, we encourage parents to research homesickness tips on the Internet.

behavior All campers are expected to abide by the Girl Scout Promise and Law at camp. Note: The Camp Director reserves the right to request any child who is unable to adapt to camp living be picked up by a parent or guardian.

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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, Inc. 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83704 p: 208-377-2011, 800-846-0079

www.girlscouts-ssc.org Regional Offices Twin Falls p: 208-733-9623 Pocatello p: 208-234-9076 Idaho Falls p: 208-524-4649

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