2020 Summer Camp Book

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ACA ACCREDITATION
The American Camp Association (ACA) is
an independent national agency which
imposes the highest standards of health,
safety, program, and staffing for camps across
the country. Camps are periodically visited
and must maintain high marks to display the
ACA logo. Mah-Kah-Wee Program Center
is accredited and meets or exceeds ACA
standards.
BAD WEATHER
In an event that there is severe weather
in the area, all girls are moved to a safe
location on the camp grounds according to
the emergency action plan. While at these
locations, there are a number of rainy day
programs to keep the girls’ minds off of the
weather until we are given the all clear to
resume regular outdoor programs.
BADGES
Earning badges and completing award
requirements is an integral part of summer
camp. Each week your camper will complete
one badge (based upon grade level they will
enter in the Fall) and additional requirements
for other badges. At checkout she will receive
the badge that she has earned for that week
along with a list of the other badge work that
she has started. If your camper attends more
than one week she may receive a duplicate
badge. If she receives a duplicate badge,
it can be taken to the council shop and
exchanged for another badge that she is
working on. Please note: Girl Scout Daisies will
only receive a participation patch.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays are a fun celebration at camp.
Special arrangements for giving a present or
providing treats for your camper’s unit can be
made in advance. Campers will celebrate
birthdays by being recognized during lunch
with cake and a big birthday song on their
special day.
BUDDIES AT CAMP
Girls attend camp individually, not as a troop,
but they may choose to attend with one
buddy. If your camper has a special buddy
that is in the same grade level and attending
the same camp session they must request
each other during registration. Only one
buddy request will be honored. Remember
a buddy is not a requirement and is not
guaranteed. Many campers come to camp
without a buddy and make new friends. We
make every effort to accommodate your
camper’s buddy request. Girls of the same
troop will not be guaranteed placement
together. They must request one buddy only
to be placed with during their camp session.
Please do not select multiple buddies.
CAMPERSHIPS
Thanks to our generous supporters, members
of Girl Scouts of Citrus who express a financial
need are eligible to receive partial assistance
with their camp fee for a maximum of one
camp session. Girls must first register online
for their camp session and pay the $30
deposit (which is refundable in the case of
non-approval or if you are unable to pay the
balance due), then complete the online
Campership application by April 27, 2020. If
approved, a confirmation will be sent stating
the amount granted. The balance is due
according to the deadlines of the camp
session. Camperships cannot be combined
with any other discounts. Acceptance letters
must be signed and returned to receive
assistance.
CHECK-IN
If your camper is attending multiple camps
you will only have to fill out one profile. When
you arrive each week please have a Camper
Release form ready to be submitted. You will
receive your confirmation packet, camper
release form and any additional forms 2
months from the start of camp. All additional
forms will be available on our website in
the Forms section under camp. Please read
through the packet with your camper, review
and complete additional forms and email to
summercamp@citrus-gs.org no later than 2
weeks before your camp session start date.
Please arrive to check-in during designated
time with medications, trip money, trading
post money, or any outstanding forms. All
campers will participate in a health check
at our “heads and toes” station to check for
fever and other communicable conditions.
Also please ensure that everyone that comes
to check in is wearing closed toed shoes, as
you will be walking to the units.
Resident Camp:
Check-In: Sunday
Counselor-in-Training (CITs): 12:00 p.m.
Daisy/Brownie: 2:00 p.m.
Junior: 2:30 p.m.
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador: 3:00 p.m.
Check-Out for Sampler Camps:
Tuesday from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Check-Out for Resident Camps:
Friday from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Parents and guests are asked to accompany
your camper into the unit and then depart
shortly after to allow time for the counselors to
transition your camper and get them ready for
their swim test, dinner, and evening program.
Day Camp:
Check-In: Daily at 8:45 a.m.
Pick-Up: Daily at 4:00 p.m.
Before Care is available from 7:30–9:00 a.m.
(minimum of 5 campers to provide service)
After Care is available from 4–6 p.m. (minimum
of 5 campers to provide service)
DISCOUNTS
Discounts may not be combined with
camperships or any other discounts.
Early Bird Discount
Register and pay in full by April 13, 2020 to
receive a $40 discount for each resident camp
and/or $20 discount for each day camp or
sampler camp. If the balance is not paid in full
by the deadline, your camp fee will increase
to the “after April 14” price.
Program Aides (PA) and Counselors-in-Training
(CIT):
Program Aides and Counselors-in-Training who
wish to help at day camp or resident camp in
a leadership role may do so for a maximum
of two (2) weeks. Program Aides will receive a
$75 discount for each day camp. Counselorsin-Training
will receive a $150 discount for each
resident camp session. Discounts may not
be combined with camperships or any other
discounts.
Please note that: PAs and CITs will not be
assigned to a specific session of camp. Girls will
select a week and work throughout the camp
to support the entire camp program. Not
all sessions will be available. Program Aides
and Counselors-in-Training must respond by
the deadline given in the interest email. Any
response received after the deadline will be
placed if space is available. Once all of the
requests have been reviewed, evaluated and
approved you will be notified to complete
your camp registration. Camperships cannot
be combined with discounts.
EQUAL ACCESS
No one shall be denied admission to our
camp(s) because of race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, handicap, or age,
providing specific program requirements are
met.
GIRLS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Girl Scouts of Citrus seeks to provide an
inclusive environment. Campers requiring
special accommodations, meals, or
equipment must notify us in writing two
weeks prior to attending their camp session.
All information will be kept confidential and
shared only with the appropriate staff.
GRADES FOR CAMP
Girls who will be enrolled in grades 1-12 in
Fall 2020 can attend summer camp. Sessions
may vary based on grade level. Girls who are
not currently registered as a Girl Scout are
encouraged to attend as a non-member for
an additional fee or become a member for a
discounted price.
HEADS AND TOES STATION
All girls will have their head and toes checked
and temperature taken, upon arrival at camp.
If your camper is found to have head lice or
nits, athlete’s foot, or a fever, she will not be
able to return to camp unless she is cleared
by a doctor. Once cleared she may return
to camp or choose another camp session, if
available.
HEALTHCARE
Resident Camps have a qualified medical
staff that is on site 24 hours a day as well as
an on-call doctor if illness or injury requires
additional medical attention. At Day Camp,
staff is certified in First Aid and CPR. Parents will
be notified any time there is an emergency
regarding their child.
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