34 SLEEPING QUARTERS C<strong>amp</strong>ers will sleep in cabins/bunkhouses at Mah-Kah-Wee and in bedrooms at Riverpoint. Bed assignments are determined on a first come first serve basis and by what session they are registered for. Counselors will sleep in separate sleeping quarters, but within the same unit as girls so that they are always accessible if a c<strong>amp</strong>er needs them. Riverpoint Lodge and Mah-Kah-Wee cabins are equipped with fans and air conditioning. If you know someone that may be interested in spending their summer working as a counselor, please check the website at www.citrus-gs.org for open positions after January 8 TH , 2019. T-SHIRTS AND PATCHES Each c<strong>amp</strong>er will receive a c<strong>amp</strong> T-shirt and patch, included in their registration fee. When you register your c<strong>amp</strong>er, please choose your c<strong>amp</strong>er’s t-shirt size. STAFF TRAINING All staff participate in an intensive, mandatory training designed to prepare the staff to create a positive and supportive c<strong>amp</strong> environment. During this period, the staff learn child development, the Girl Scout Program, c<strong>amp</strong> skills, group dynamics, safety procedures, regulations, cooperative learning and other important topics. Leadership staff are also required to attend additional training. SUMMER STAFF Staff are selected on the basis of character, experience working with youth, maturity, personality, teamwork, education, leadership ability, skills and certifications in specific program areas. Staff members include college students and graduates, certified teachers and program professionals. All staff that are directly responsible for girls are a minimum of 18 years old and no longer in High School. Many staff return each year to make a difference in c<strong>amp</strong>ers’ lives. All new and existing staff members are required to go through an intensive interview process including, but not limited to: multiple interviews, receive a favorable National Criminal Background Check and clearance from a National Sexual Offender/Predator Check. TRANSPORTATION Parents are responsible for the transportation of their children to and from all c<strong>amp</strong>s. The c<strong>amp</strong> will provide transportation for special activities and field trips that are included within the c<strong>amp</strong> session. Carpools are encouraged. Most out-of-c<strong>amp</strong> trips that require transportation, c<strong>amp</strong>ers are driven in various council-owned or leased vehicles by staff members who are at least 21 years of age and have a favorable driving record. Some trips may require the use of charter buses or other vehicles. These approved vendors would provide their licensed staff members for transportation. TRADING POST The trading post will be open at check-in for your c<strong>amp</strong>er to purchase items. You will also be able to leave money for your c<strong>amp</strong>er to purchase items during her stay at c<strong>amp</strong>. They offer a variety of items including: (but not limited to) water bottles, stuffed animals, T-shirts, jewelry and snacks. C<strong>amp</strong> Care Packages are available for purchase through the Council Shop and at Check-in (does not apply to community day c<strong>amp</strong>s). Community day c<strong>amp</strong>s will have shop on the road.
PROGRAM BASICS 35 There is a program for everyone! Below is a brief description of the types of programs offered through Citrus Council. LEGEND This is a girl only event, girls will need to be dropped off and picked up.