Dear Camp Families,
Welcome to Camp! My name is Christina but around here, everyone calls me Donuts! I’m the camp director at
Our team of wonderful and committed staff are excited to begin new camping adventures and we hope you are too! Our returning staff and new staff are dedicating their summer to bringing the Camp Sacy Spirit! Feel free to reach out at any time at the information below.
Your Friend in Girl Scouting,
Donuts
watching campers grow and have the best time ever. Camp is an amazing place, and I’m so lucky I get to spend my summers doing what I love and making memorable connections with others. @kettlerun
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Camp Staff Information
Christina Makof ka, Director
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Pronouns: he/him/his
856-795-1560 ext. 304 ka@gscsnj.org cmakof Bruce Skversky, Camp Operations Executive bskversky@gscsnj.org
General Camp Information cmakofka@gscsnj.org
Camp Sacajawea 3064 Victoria Avenue,
Camp Kettle Run
30 Sawmill Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
Registration/Pay ment
Questions
9AM – 5PM | Monday – Friday 856-795-1560 customercare@gscsnj org
Camp Sacajawea and Camp Kettle Run’s Mission Statement
and character that want to make the world a better place, to promote personal growth and a sense of adventure, to create a diverse and inclusive env ironment where campers can discover their talents, connect w ith others, and be empowered to make a difference.
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) Summer Camps provide campers with both a sense of adventure and the chance for personal growth. Camp gives your camper the opportunity to meet people of different backgrounds in a safe environment, free of judgements & expectations of the outside world.
We encourage camper participation, personal achievement, and skill i mprovement so everyone feels comfortable and successful.
A community free of cell phones, campers focus on interacting with one another in a natural setting. Our highly trained staff are dedicated to making sure that your child has a unique experience while they develop skills that can be utilized for the rest of their life. Camp teaches kids to take responsibility. It gives them a chance to step up. It helps to show the importance of meaningful relationships in life. It is where they can truly be themselves and accepted for who they are.
Our goals, based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, help our kids to discover their talents and strengths, connect with others, and take action in their communities.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Campers have con dence in themselves and their abilities, and form positive identities.
Campers act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show concern for others.
Healthy Relationships
Campers develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their feelings directly and resolving con icts constructively.
Campers take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, and learn from mistakes.
Community Problem Solving
Campersdesire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create “action plans” to solve them.
General Information & Dress Code
At our camps, we always do our best to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law. It’s an important part of our camp culture, and as Girl Scouts, we always try to be kind to ourselves and to others. Everywhere we travel in camp we use the buddy system, which helps us all feel connected as we share the responsibility of keeping the camp safe and clean
Our camps are communities with limited electronic devices which helps kids and adults unplug and connect with nature and each other. We aim to create a space where we can disconnect to connect. Electronic devices (phones, personal video games, etc.) are not to be visible unless for photos or in an emergency.
Summer Camp is an excellent opportunity for kids to live and work together. Bullying, teasing, and inappropriate behavior will not be accepted at our Camps. GSCSNJ reserves the right to send any camper home who willfully disobeys camp or bus rules, or whose behavior towards others is unacceptable.
On every Monday of camp during group introduction times, staff and campers will be invited to share their pronouns, if they so choose. This helps to foster a community of inclusion, to create a safe space for all of our campers and staff. Campers do not have to share their pronouns if they do not feel comfortable doing so, but should respect other individuals’ pronouns. Intentional misgendering will be considered a form of bullying.
It is important for cisgender people (people whose gender identity aligns with their assigned sex at birth) to normalize the practice of stating their pronouns and asking pronouns of others. It encourages practice and helps gender diverse people feel welcome and safe.
All campers & staff sign our Code of Conduct.
Camp
Dress Code
hastheir name, program, and mode of transportation
Clothing should be comfortable and something permitted to play in & get dirty
Breathable shirt or tank top
Shorts or pants; skirts are OK, but please wear shorts underneath
Sturdy shoes or sneakers with socks – no open shoes, sandals, or clogs. Footwear must be worn at all times to avoid injury. Water shoes are to be used only in shower, boating, and pool areas. It is recommended that campers wear bathing suits under clothes with a change of underwear in their day packs to change after pool time. This helps reduce the time spent changing before the camper’s scheduled pool time.
Bandanas or hats are recommended.
Weather-appropriate wear – poncho in case of rain or a sweatshirt on cool mornings.
Ticks & Preventative Care
Camps are in forested areas and ticks are present. The camp is treated with tick-prevention spray but ticks will still be present during the summer. Prevention is key! Bringing non-aerosol insect repellent formulated against ticks is highly recommended Counselors will remind campers to re-apply throughout the day
their counselor or nurse to have it removed. After the tick is removed, watch the area for irritation, including a red bullseye around the spot. When your camper returns from camp, continue to monitor these areas.
Day Camp Schedule & Details
Camp Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Typical Daily Schedule
7:30–8:30 8:30–8:45 8:50 9:00 9:15–4:15 4:25 4:35 4:45–5:00 4:45–6:00
Before care
Campers arrive by car
Busses arrive
Morning Flag
Camping fun!
Closing Flag
Busses depart
Campers depart by car
After Care
Typical Weekly Schedule
Receive shirts & Photo Day!
Swim Check
Outdoor Skills Day
Tie-Dye Tuesday
Camp-to-Camp Trip Day
Day Camp Overnight*
Night Froggers*
End of Week Family Event
*Thursday night programming varies week to week
out the RSVP card and send it back to camp with your camper.
Each afternoon, keep an eye on your email inbox for a daily newsletter with what to expect for your camper the following day. The yeing
so you can dress them accordingly. It will also provide a glimpse into what your camper did during the day!
Overnight:
Campers will have a provided dinner and evening activities. Depending on the level of the camper, they will sleep overnight in one of our many units. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Friday. Please see page 15 for the Overnight Packing List.
Tie-Dye Tuesday:
Show off your favorite tie-dyed gear on Tie-Dye Tuesday! Weather it’s a shirt, a pair of socks, or a bandana, campers have the option to
Night Froggers:
Campers will get the chance to see camp later in the evening during our Night Froggers! Campers will participate in extra program time and a cookout dinner with their unit and staff! Pick up is between 8:30-8:45 pm, and all campers must be picked up by 8:45 pm.
Camp-to-Camp Trip Day
Get ready for double the adventure! Sacy/KR campers hit the road to visit each other’s camps for a day packed with new activities and even more fun. It’s all about trying new things, making new friends, and living that epic camp life!
Packing & Meals
By packing the correct items in your camper’s backpack, you’re setting them up for success at our camps. Campers will travel around camp with their backpacks for most of the day, so comfort and practicality are important when it comes to choosing a backpack.
Found is making sure that everything comes to camp labeled with your camper’s name. From backpacks to water bottles –
A few key items to pack in your camper’s backpack are:
Sunscreen & insect repellent
Bandana or a hat
Hair tie for long hair
A “just incase” complete change of clothes in a waterproof bag
Towel and water shoes for swim time
Rain poncho or jacket
Reusable water bottle
At our camps, we value Healthy Living – one of the key components of Girl Scouting. Eating healthy ensures that our campers are able to be aware and energized during their time at camp. Our expert Kitchen Staff will provide a morning and afternoon snack each day to help our campers stay focused and ready to take on whatever challenges may arise. water bottle with their name on it
One of the most important parts of Summer Camp is trying new activities, and cook-out is a great way for
Unit. As Girl Scouts, we love to use our resources wisely. One great way to do that is to make sure your camper has a reusable mess kit (plastic plate, bowl, & cutlery in a mesh bag) on cook-out day. Please review the daily email sent home on Wednesday for more information about what your camper will be preparing and eating on their cook-out day.
If your camper is staying late for Night Froggers or Overnight, they will get the chance to participate in one of the tried and true camp traditions, cookout! Breakfast is provided for campers staying overnight. More information to come via daily newsletter. If you know that your camper will not eat the cookout meal, feel free to pack them a dinner for Thursday.
Regardless of if your camper stayed over on Thursday night, every Friday is an all-camp lunch! All other days of the week (Monday-Thursday) lunch is not provided. Camp Sacajawea has refrigerators for each program, so all of the lunches will stay cold until it’s time to eat. Please be mindful that there are no microwaves available for use, so please pack lunches that can be eaten cold!
D ay C a mp O ve r n i g ht Pac ki ng L i st
The following list is suggested for one night at camp, in addition to what your camper brings daily. All of our sleeping locations have either cots or mattresses, except when pitching their own tents (you will be informed via postcard if they are pitching tents).
Check list
Sleeping bag & pillow and/or
Twin sheets, light-weight blanket, & pillow
Mosquito net (available at Juliette’s Closet)
Snuggle friend (optional)
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
PJs (summer and mild weight)
Sweatshirt & pair of sweatpants/jeans
Enough underwear and socks, shirts, shorts for each day – plus a few extra
2 pairs of sneakers
Bandana or hat
Rain gear – poncho or rain coat
(Umbrellas are not permitted)
Insect repellent (lotion or cream, no aerosols)
Flashlight (and extra batteries)
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Brush & comb
Deodorant
Journal, diary, or book
Medication (if needed) to be turned in to the Health Director in their original packaging (current date) with directions
Portable battery-operated fan
A c c ommo d a t io n s
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Helpful Tip!
By packing everything for the overnight i n a l a rge b ack p ack or b a g with a s h oulder str ap , y o u free up y our c a mper’s h a nds to h o ld their o t h er t h i n gs Make sure t o l ab el a ll item s wit h y o ur c a m p er’s na me Campers will be responsible for transporting all of their luggage to their sleeping locations, so please make sure they are only bringing what they need and are able to carry everything by themselves.
Reminder:
Our camps are communities that are free of electronic devices. In order to create a space where we can disconnect to connect, electronic devices are NOT permitted at camp for any reason during camp hours, including overnights.
Camp Sacajawea, Kettle Run, and
GSCSNJ will not be e held responsible for personal items stolen, broken, or lost at camp.
Packed
C a m p S hut t le I n for m at ion
Safety is our top priority, so there will always be a Camp Sacajawea or Kettle Run Staff member present on each shuttle. Stops have changed from previous years – please take some time to review the shuttle information.
prior to morning pick-up. In the afternoon, if a parent or approved pick-up person is not in attendance, shuttles will wait 10 minutes before moving onto the next stop. No child will be left unsupervised.
Any adult who is picking up a camper must present an ID that matches our list of approved pick-up people. This list will be pulled directly from the emergency contacts in CampDoc. If you need to change or adjust your list of approved pick-up people at any time, please contact our Camp Admin Team at campsacajawea@gscsnj.org. Any questions prior to camp season, please reach out to Christina, Camp Sacajawea and Kettle Run Director, at cmakofka@gscsnj org
Routes may need to be adjusted based on registration, which stays open until the week prior. If an adjustment is made, you w ill
times w ill be sent the Thursday prior to your week at camp.
Additional transportation stops can be made if three or more campers need service from the same location. Please contact Christina to discuss more options.
If you have any questions prior to camp season, please reach out to Christina, Camp Sacajawea Director, at cmakof ka@gscsnj.org.
If you have any questions about transportation during the camp season, or need to notify us that your camper w ill not be attending camp, please reach out to our Camp Admin Team at campsacajawea@gscsnj.org
Non - S hut t le T ran s p or tat ion I n fo
Camp Sacajawea has a dirt road in and out of camp for cars & shuttle use. In order to keep everyone safe as they drop off and pick up their camper, we have created procedures to make everyone’s morning/afternoon as smooth as possible. There is one entrance/exit in and out of camp and all roads are 10 MPH. The entrance is located at 3064 Victoria Ave – marked by a wooden blue canoe.
campers in and out. After you drop off your camper in the morning, you will follow our exit road out to the street.
The procedure will be similar for pick up. Do not enter the camp until the front gate has been opened to indicate pick up. All early arrivals must wait in the front parking lot until the shuttles have entered camp.
Once drop off and shuttles have arrived, the front gate will be closed to cars. If you need an early pick up, please connect with our Business Director as soon as possible, either in person or prior to your arrival. Please wait in the front parking lot until staff escorts the camper to you.
Camp Kettle Run has a small dirt parking lot next to the front of the main building. Please park your car against the tree line and walk your camper into Conte B for daily check in. The same procedure is followed for before and after care at Camp Kettle Run for day camp.
Before and After Care are offered every week at our camps. Camp staff stay w ith your camp er to prov ide activ ities and sup erv ision during this additional camp time
Before Care starts at 7:30 AM and After Care go es until 6:00 PM. Please let us k now as so on as p ossible if your camp er w ill need Before or After Care. A ll camp ers must b e picked up by 6:00 PM, as that is the end of our camp day. If families are unable to adhere to this request, After Care priv ileges may b e revoked. Additionally, no camp ers w ill b e allowed on the premises prior to 7:30 AM as there are no staff present until 7:30. If families are unable to adhere to this request, Before Care priv ileges may b e revoked.
New this year! After Care pick up w ill take place at Mohawk! Please park your vehicle in the front parking lot then join us inside Mohawk to sign out your camp er.
Weekend Alumni Camp at Camp Sacajawea and Half week Troop Camp at Camp Kettle Run
We are so excited for the summer adventures that awaits us! We know you could have picked any kind of getaway w ith your Troop or family and you chose us! Whether you are new to Sacy or a returning Sacy alum – welcome to your home-away-from-home!
-Donuts, Camp Director
Here are some of the expectations for our adults during their time at our Camps:
A ll Campers
• We value “turning off to tune in” at camp, so non-adult campers should leave cell phones at home. A purposeful technology-free env ironment, where everyone can fully embrace the chances to connect w ith the outdoors. Plus, campers calling home often w ill increase their homesickness!
• Lodging w ill be based on group size, availability, and accessibility needs.
• Adults may need to call home to check in. On occasion, Staff/Leaders may need to call home for sight (and hearing) of other campers – morning & evening quiet hours works best. If the concern is a medical one, the camp Health Director must be informed immediately.
• All overnight/superv isory adults w ill be required to complete a background check.
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• Troops will be required to cover all Safety Activity Checkpoints including the proper camper:adult ratio. Contact cmakof ka@gscsnj.org if you are unable to cover this ratio.
• All campers (regardless of age!) are active participants in making camp awesome! This means being an
If you have any questions prior to camp, please contact Christina Makof ka, Camp Director, at cmakof ka@gscsnj.org.
A ll adults must rev iew and sign our Adult WeekEND Agreement. This agreement is found in the back of this packet.
A ll adults must also complete our Survey, which w ill ask site type preferences, accommodations needed, etc.
Health Procedures
CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system that helps us consolidate camper health information into a centralized and secure location. Their system will give our Health Director instant access to camper health information, a key component in providing patient care.
camper’s personal health information is always protected. Only the Health Director or Camp Director has access to health information. The CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted, and password protected.
As summer approaches, you will receive a “Welcome Email” from CampDoc.com with information about how to complete your camper’s health information.
Click the link in the welcome email to set a password for your account.
Follow the instructions and complete the health history for your camper.
Upload any required documents to your CampDoc.com account (contact our CampDoc Administrator, Bruce, at bskversky@gscsnj.org if you have trouble uploading).
Return to CampDoc.com at any time to make changes/updates to your camper’s
Any adults attending camp at Sacy are required to immunizations is not required for adults.
All medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, must be given to the Health Director upon arrival to camp. Please be sure that the medication is in the original container labeled with the camper’s name, dosage, and instructions.
Prescription medications require written authorization from the child’s parent/guardian or directing physician to be a dm iniste red by our Health Di recto r. Administration of non-prescription medication sha ll r equire written authorization from the child’s parent/guardian or follow the camp’s Standing Orders from the consulting Physician. Inhalers and Epi-pens will remain with the camper during their time at camp. A secondary inhaler o r Epi-pen may b e s to red in the
Please feel free to contact our Health Director to discuss any health-related issues at campsacajawea@gscsnj.org
If your child isn’t feeling well at home, do not send them to camp.
attention. Emergency numbers listed in CampDoc will be used to contact someone in the case of illness.
If illness occurs during or immediately preceding camp, the following conditions must be met BEFORE your child can return to any camp session. These include, but are not limited to:
Diarrhea: none for 24 hours
Lice: nit free
Strep infection: on medication at least 24 hours
Conjunctivitis: to be determined by family physician
Fever above 100° F: no fever for 24 hours
Chicken pox: all open pox are scabbed
To ensure your child is permitted to attend two weeks prior to attending camp, including physician information and immunization records.
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Adu l t Wee kE ND Ag ree ment
Before Arrival
1.Please review all documents shared with you which may include but are not limited to the Parent Handbook, Welcome Packet with schedule (1 week prior), packing list, etc.
2.Any accessibility needs should be noted to the Camp Director before arrival to ensure your most comfortable and accessible stay. Campers’ privacy will be protected; information will not be shared with non-essential staff members.
Upon Arrival
1.All groups should check in and out with staff at their assigned arrival and departure time.
2.Each group is permitted to drive one vehicle to their assigned camp site to drop off gear & supplies. After your car is unloaded, vehicles must be returned to the front parking lot for the remainder of your stay. Abide by speed limit signs and WATCH FOR CHILDREN!
During Your Stay
Campers should remain with their family or troop adults unless given speci c permission.
1. If campers separate from the group, they should have “truddies” (3+) & a planned time to return; minors should be under the supervision of an adult at all times.
2.Be courteous to campers & staff –abide by quiet hours, do not enter sites that are not your own, share space in pavilions & refrigerators, etc.
3.Outdoor cooking gear & games equipment is available for borrowing while at camp (included in the price of the program). Please return items to the location you checked it out from. If an item is damaged, broken, or misplaced, please notify a staff member ASAP.
4.Use of campers, trailers, ATVs, or other non-approved electronic or motorized equipment is not permitted.
5.No high-voltage appliances should be used in the pavilion including griddles, high-powered lights, etc.
6.Public use of electronics should be kept to a minimum. Adults are asked to enforce a screen-free environment for children and moreover in public spaces. Adults’ electronic devices may be used for photos of people in their party – please ask for consent before photos are taken.
7.Campers should not go into program areas including archery, low ropes course, and waterfront submitted.
8.Do not enter any maintenance areas.
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10.Trash must be disposed of within trash bins. Trash lids must be secured on garbage at all times.
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12.Camp is a non-violent space. If there are any issues or concerns, please contact the Camp Director.
13.Closed shoes must be worn at all times with the exception of water shoes, sandals with backs, or crocs
14.Swim shoes must be worn in the shallow end of the pool.
15. No alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or vapes are permitted on camp property. Smoking is only permitted outside of the camp beyond the front gate. Children are not permitted in this area.
Adult WeekEND Agreement
16.All medications & valuables should be locked in a secure place within your sleeping space or car; camp will provide you with a lock box to use in your sleeping quarters.
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18.All food must be stored in secured bins within our pavilion, vehicle, or site refrigerator. Groups should bring their own food bin or cooler for non-refrigerated food. No food in sleeping areas.
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20. Fishing is not permitted on our camp property.
21. No pets are permitted at camp. If a service animal will be present, we ask for the participant to notify the Camp Director prior to arrival.
22.Medical incidents must be immediately reported to the Health Director. On-site care can be administered at Iroquois Lodge. Patients will be referred to local medical care if needed.
23.Any accident or injury while on property must be reported immediately to the Camp Director or Business Director.
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24. Day-Only Campers: Permitted for WeekEND Summer Camp, but they must register for the full program with an agreed-upon daily check in & out time with the Camp Director. No non-registered guests are permitted on site.
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25. Overnight Campers: Groups should not leave camp until they are ready to check out. Exceptions are made for personal emergencies. Notify the Camp Director or Business Director before departing for an emergency. Groups or participants who leave without notice will not be permitted to return.
26. directions as there is no cell service at our entrance.
Upon Departure
1.It is the responsibility of the group to dispose of trash in the dumpster, located in the front parking lot, before checkout.
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By signing this form, we agree to abide by the rules highlighted in “Family & Troop Summer Camp Rules” (2024 edition). In addition, I agree to abide by the Girl Scout Law & Promise. I understand if I violate these rules, I or my entire group may be asked to leave without a refund. All adults in your group must agree to & sign; furthermore, it is the responsibility of adults to convey & hold minors in your group accountable to these rules.
GSCSNJ and Camp Sacajawea/Camp Kettle Run are not responsible for lost, stolen to damaged personal items. Participants may be asked to leave without a refund if the code of conduct is violated.
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