Camp 101 for Parents

Is she ready for a camp experience?

Involve your daughter in the decision making process of choosing a camp program. Look at the Ready, Set, Go Camping brochure together and have her help you decide which camp she can go to. Even discuss location, times and fees with her!

Is she ready for Day Camp?

Here are some helpful guidelines. Many girls who have developed these traits are ready for a day camp experience.

• Confident- she can handle new situations without becoming overly anxious.
• Social- she has been with other girls her own age apart from her family.
• Enthusiastic-about going, she really wants to go and looks forward to being out-of-doors.

Is she ready for Resident Camp?

Here are some helpful guidelines. In addition to the above list, many girls who have developed these traits are most likely ready for resident camp.

• Independent- she can choose her own clothes, brush her teeth, do her hair, take a shower on her own and take care of chores without a lot of supervision.
• Aware- she has already stayed overnight away from her family and she knows she can do it.
• Self-reliant-she knows her own mind and is able to make decisions for herself.

Getting Ready for Camp
(How to help your camper prepare for camp.)

Go over the packing list together and choose which items to bring. If a child helps pack her own bags, she is more likely to be able to repack them at the end of camp, and remembers better what she brought and where she packed it.

Like the first day of school, the first day of camp can be an anxious experience for kids. If your child is apprehensive before leaving for camp, spend some time talking about her particular fears. The more prepared children are for any new experiences, the better equipped they will be to deal with their emotions. Try role-playing situations to help with her confidence.

As soon as possible! Some camps, sessions, and/or programs fill very quickly. Once you have made your decision, send in the registration form found in the 2008 flyer.

Can non-Girl Scouts attend Girl Scouts-Seven Lakes Council day and resident camps?

Yes, of course! Our camp programs are open to all girls entering grades 1 to 12, regardless of race, creed or national origin or disability. To meet the needs of girls with disabilities, every effort is made to make reasonable accommodations. Non-Girl Scouts pay an additional non-Girl Scout fee.

Will my daughter earn badges at camp?

Many times our campers do complete some requirements for badges. This is why we send home a record of all badge activities completed at camp.

Is transportation available?

Day camps will offer bus transportation to and from camp. Bus stop schedules will be available in confirmation packets. There is an additional fee to take the bus to/from any of the day camps.

When can we visit camp?

Families may visit camps during Family Fun Nites. Come visit the site, meet the Director, and view the accommodations.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 -- Comstock Program Center, south of Ithaca
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 -- Yaiewano Program Center, south of Auburn
Thursday, June 5, 2008 -- Misty Hollow Program Center, south of Corning

Times at all centers is 6-8 p.m.

How can I get more information about camp?
View the FAQ page and the Ready, Set, Go Camping brochure. For more information, call 315.539.5085.

To reach Girl Scouts of the USA headquarters go to www.girlscouts.org

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