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Frequently Asked Questions General Camp<strong>in</strong>g Questions Who are <strong>the</strong> camp staff members? Camp staff members are selected for <strong>the</strong>ir leadership skills, maturity and ability to work with girls. Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is provided to each staff member to empower each girl to learn and enjoy her camp experience. Each camp ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s a girl to staff ratio that follows <strong>Girl</strong> Scout and American Camp<strong>in</strong>g Association standards. Our staff comes from all over <strong>the</strong> world. We believe <strong>in</strong> cultural diversity and <strong>the</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong> expos<strong>in</strong>g o<strong>the</strong>rs to <strong>the</strong>m. What is <strong>the</strong> American Camp Association (ACA)? The ACA is <strong>the</strong> lead<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>in</strong> child development. ACA works to preserve, promote and improve <strong>the</strong> camp experience. ACA accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality for campers and staff. All camps follow <strong>the</strong> safety standards <strong>of</strong> local municipalities, state regulations and safety guidel<strong>in</strong>es outl<strong>in</strong>ed by <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> USA (GSUSA). What are your facilities like? Our sleep<strong>in</strong>g quarters are a comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> mostly tents, cab<strong>in</strong>s and lodges. Most sleep<strong>in</strong>g units do not have restrooms attached. There are latr<strong>in</strong>es, wash<strong>in</strong>g stations and showers nearby. We have a full service d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g hall that provides three meals a day. <strong>Girl</strong>s will participate <strong>in</strong> outdoor cook<strong>in</strong>g for a d<strong>in</strong>ner, a pack out lunch, and a breakfast at <strong>the</strong>ir units at least once dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> week. Where will my camper stay? Summer Sleep Away Camp is an overnight experience with o<strong>the</strong>r girls under <strong>the</strong> careful supervision <strong>of</strong> tra<strong>in</strong>ed camp counselors. Our camps are divided <strong>in</strong>to liv<strong>in</strong>g areas called units. Unit group sizes vary. Campers are placed <strong>in</strong> units accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong>ir age. Campers sleep on cots or bunk beds on mattresses or mattresses on <strong>the</strong> floor. All tents have cots with mattresses. Counselors sleep <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same unit but <strong>in</strong> separate sleep<strong>in</strong>g quarters. Will girls earn <strong>Girl</strong> Scout badges and/or patches while at camp? GSUSA has modified <strong>the</strong>ir exist<strong>in</strong>g program to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Girl</strong>s Guide to <strong>Girl</strong> Scout<strong>in</strong>g. Several badges and patches have been discont<strong>in</strong>ued and follow <strong>the</strong> National Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Badges. Your camper will earn at least one pr<strong>of</strong>iciency badge as well as a fun patch. How do I know what activities my camper will participate <strong>in</strong>? You can discuss with her different th<strong>in</strong>gs she would like to do, however, we allow <strong>the</strong>m to completely choose <strong>the</strong>ir schedule. My camper would like to participate <strong>in</strong> horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g, is <strong>the</strong>re anyth<strong>in</strong>g specific she needs to know? Whe<strong>the</strong>r you are attend<strong>in</strong>g Ranch Camp or Traditional Camp, any girl who participates <strong>in</strong> a horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g activity while at camp is required to wear long pants with smooth soled boots or shoes that have a heel. Rid<strong>in</strong>g helmets are a requirement and will be supplied by <strong>Girl</strong> <strong>Scouts</strong>. If you camper has her own rid<strong>in</strong>g helmet, it must be ASTM (American Society <strong>of</strong> Test<strong>in</strong>g and Materials) and SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) certified. I would like to sign up my camper for horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g, when will she have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to do this? One <strong>of</strong> her two daily free choice times on her schedule will be dedicated to horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g.. What if <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r isn’t cooperat<strong>in</strong>g when my camper is scheduled to go horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g? If <strong>the</strong>re is <strong>in</strong>clement wea<strong>the</strong>r or extreme heat, we attempt to reschedule your camper for ano<strong>the</strong>r day. However, if <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r hasn’t cooperated, we will still teach her equ<strong>in</strong>e safety, a groom<strong>in</strong>g session and get an “up close” opportunity with <strong>the</strong> horses. Refunds will not be issued. Last year, transportation was <strong>of</strong>fered. Is it <strong>of</strong>fered this year? Unfortunately, due to low participation rates last year, transportation is not be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>fered this year. What will my daughter need to br<strong>in</strong>g to camp? After register<strong>in</strong>g for camp, you will be mailed a detailed pack<strong>in</strong>g list <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp confirmation packet. The confirmation packet also <strong>in</strong>cludes pick up and drop <strong>of</strong>f times, FAQ’s, Trad<strong>in</strong>g Post <strong>in</strong>formation, wildlife, and more. What can we expect to f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Trad<strong>in</strong>g Post? We provide various items such as: hoody’s, camp T-shirt, pens, journals, stuffed animals and o<strong>the</strong>r material items. We do not sell food or beverages at our trad<strong>in</strong>g post. Items <strong>of</strong>ten vary <strong>in</strong> price from $1-$40. Upon your check <strong>in</strong>, you can also go to <strong>the</strong> trad<strong>in</strong>g post and check <strong>in</strong> her money or purchase items that day. We accept cash and checks. Unfortunately at this time, we do not accept credit cards. 35
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