Camp Director: Jodi Saul - Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

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Dear Parents & Guardians, Thank you for registering your girl for a great camp experience with Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. A summer adventure like no other is just around the corner for your camper. Nowhere else can a girl experience as much fun, challenge, and excitement as they can at Girl Scout Camp! At camp, girls make new friends, learn new skills, develop their self esteem, care for and appreciate the environment and, of course, have lots of fun in a safe and nurturing environment. Please read through this packet carefully. It contains information you will need to prepare your girl for camp. Feel free to email camps@gsep.org with any questions or concerns that you might have. For general camp information you may also contact Tracey Bunch at (866/215)564-2030 ext. 1425. Please note: this packet contains general information about ALL resident camps. Your specific camp information listing contact numbers, camp address and special check in and check out information, as well as directions, is enclosed with this packet. Please read it over carefully to make sure you have the correct information. See you at camp! Camp Open Houses 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Camp Laughing Waters 2698 Hildebeitel Road Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Sunday, May 1, 2011 Sunday, June 19, 2011 Phone: 610-754-7540 Camp Mosey Wood HCR 1, Mosey Wood Road White Haven, PA 18661 Sunday, May 15, 2011 Sunday, June 19, 2011 Phone: 570-722-9284 Camp Tweedale 500 Bethel Road Oxford, PA 19363 Saturday, April 16, 2011 Saturday, June 18,2011 ***11am- 2pm (includes lunch) Phone: 717-529-2594 Camp Wood Haven 103 Camp Road Pine Grove, PA 17963 Sunday, May 15, 2011 Sunday, June, 19, 2011 Phone: 570-345-4288 4 Meet the staff--- tour the camp--- ask questions.
PREPARING FOR CAMP As you are getting your camper and her things ready for camp, talk about all the new adventures she will have and the friends she will make. Avoid talking about getting homesick and missing one another. You can help your camper avoid getting homesick even before they get to camp!! Bring to Camp for Arrival at Check-in (place everything in a zip lock bag) A completed Resident Camp Health & Safety Record for Girls (do not mail to the office) - If camper is attending more than one session at the same camp, the initial form will be retained. If attending different camps, please bring copy of health form each time. All campers must have this health form signed by parent/guardian and physician. Camper Release Authorization Form, a copy for each session attending Trading Post money in envelope (checks made payable to GSEP) Any medication needed must be in original containers Girl Scout Code of Conduct Form Special release forms provided for high adventure activities in special sessions Pack the zip-lock plastic bag in a separate tote bag or small backpack along with swimsuit and towel (your camper may have her swim orientation before she gets to her unit the first day). If riding the bus, your camper must give the zip lock bag to the bus monitor before she is allowed on the bus. Important tips for getting ready: Make an appointment for your camper’s health examination with your family doctor. It needs to be signed by a physician within 12 months of camp attendance! (form provided). Help your camper learn to take care of herself and her belongings on her own so that she will be more comfortable and have more fun at camp. For instance, have your camper practice making her bed. Encourage your camper to comb and care for her own hair. Help her find a hairstyle that requires minimal care and make sure she has the needed supplies to take care of it. If your camper has never spent the night away from you before, try it before camp so that you both know what to expect. Please label everything with your camper's full name. Using the equipment list, help your camper pack her own suitcase/duffel bag/trunk so she will know where her things are. Remind her to keep dirty and clean clothing separate. Pack a bag for dirty laundry. Bus riders only: write your camper’s information on luggage tags/duct tape. Place the tag(s) securely on all luggage pieces. We use the tags to deliver luggage to the correct camp. Please label and pack sleeping bag, pillow, and other bedding separately, you will be responsible for walking these up to your camper’s unit to get her settled in.in Each girl is limited to two pieces (three for 2 and 3 week campers) of luggage plus a sleeping bag and pillow. There is no room in the tents and cabins for other pieces of luggage, so please be considerate of tent mates. Girls should bring a day pack for hiking and/or to carry water, hat, sunscreen and other needed items during their active day. Girls should bring two re-usable 1-liter bottles or one quart bottle for water. Staying hydrated in the summer heat is important! Put your camper’s trading post envelope with money, Health Form, Code of Conduct, Camper Release/Parent Authorization Form and all medications in a zip-lock plastic bag and BRING THE BAG AND DOCUMENTS TO CAMP. 5
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