Camps/Treks 2010

June 6:
Dinner Theatre; bridging Juniors + Teens

June 21-25: Summer Day Camp Winona 1
Winona Teen

June 25:
White Water Raft trip; teens only

 

Spring Day Camp

• Due to low attendance and the chance of snow make-up days, we had to cancel spring camp.  We hope to again offer this cool camp next April.

Staffing

Some of you have already contacted us to volunteer. For those, we thank you greatly and we thank your troop leaders and daughters for helping to get you on board. We can't do this without you. For those that are still on the fence about it, contact us, we really need you!  We appreciate your help.  Adult Volunteers are needed at all camps.  Reduced fees for your children apply.  Worried about financial aide happening?  Fees are lower if you help.  Enjoy the outdoors with your child!  Please register now, if you want to volunteer for day camp.

Camp Placement

We have not sent out confirmation emails because we still do not have enough adults to place girls in units yet, with exception of Daisy leaders.  ALL units need adults. 

Teens

Teen Aides are needed for day camps.   How about your troop helping out?  Need something for your Silver or Gold Award project?  Do you like to make crafts? How about singing?  Snacks anyone? Buddy up and lead a center; come with your friends.  Maybe a unit is best for you so you can see it all.  Won't you check us out and volunteer full or part-time? Troops can help for a day with one activity, a couple of days, or all week. All teens can stay late one day for an after camp activity of your choice.  Teens must be in 8-12 grades to be an aide at camp.  Girls must be in 7-11 grades to take the Aide-in-Training program at camp.

Teen Treks

You and a friend can spend a day adventure without really being at camp.  What a concept!   And you don't need to register for a day camp to take a teen trek. www.campsomd.org/casp3r.htm.  http://www.campsomd.org/winonateen-daytreks.htm. 

Parents and teens (grades 6-12) are eligible for teen treks. The dinner theatre trek is open to bridging Juniors.  Bring a friend on any event.  Financial assistance and bus transportation are available for all treks.  See web pages and flyers for more info.

• Teen Trek "Dinner Theatre": June 6 (RESCHEDULED)
  Join us on a trip to Toby's dinner theater in Columbia, MD to see Hairspray with an all-you-can-eat meal and live show.  Space is limited so register early for this popular show.  Meet the performers too. This event is open to bridging Juniors, Teens, and parents.

• Teen Trek "White Water Rafting": June 25
  Test your skill on a white water raft trip.  Enjoy the thrill and excitement of shooting the rapids and small drops on the Shenandoah River in WV.  Enjoy the water and warm weather.  Open to Teens and parents (no Juniors).

Summer Day Camps

• We will be at Gilbert Run Park all week since resident camp will be in session during our camp week and they won't allow us to come over.

• Winona 1 - "Making Waves" - June 21-25.  Explore the mysteries of the deep blue sea. Try a week full of water fun with arts/crafts, boating, water games, snacks, and songs!   Juniors can go horse riding 2x this week.  Will you make some waves at camp this summer?

• Winona Teen - "Splashing Safari" - June 21-25.  Try swimming, boating, white water rafting (teen adventure 2) or horse riding (teen adventure 1).  Will your unit make the ultimate splash at camp? 

• Registration deadline is approaching - April 1 - unless space is available in unit.

Any ideas for any camp?  Send them to us:  winona at campsomd dot org.  Planning makes great camps.

Registration

• Go to the registration pages at the www.campsomd.org website.  Mail or Fax vendor waivers for horse riding and rafting to us.  Instructions will be on email receipt sent after registering.  Mail checks to Registrar.

PayPal

• PayPal is available for camp fee payments.

• Pay on-time and quickly with PayPal 

Financial Assistance

• Considering the times and the increased need for financial aid (FA), coupled with efforts to approve as many financial aid requests as we can, Council has come up with the following:

• When a camper requests financial aid, please make sure that you completely fill out each question on the registration form (Family Can Pay, Requested Amount, Please explain reason for need, Is she receiving Financial Assistance for another camp).

• Camper's family will be responsible for at least 20% of camp fees.

• If you are unable to pay the difference, try to go to your troop and see if the troop can help out to pay.

• Only 1 (one) day camp will be considered for FA.

Adults

Adult volunteers make camps what we are.  In addition the number of volunteers is a direct factor in how many campers we can support.  We need your help again this year.  Maybe you too can enjoy the fun of camp. If you don’t have any experience with Girl Scouts, not a problem. There are plenty of Girl Scout training opportunities available. And we give day camp training to our staff.  Come for a day, for a specialty center, field trip, or all week.  Share the week with your spouse, mother, college student, troop parents to make one volunteer. Some work places even give volunteer credit without taking leave.

Training

Archery, canoeing, kayaking classes are available at Council training site.  Catalog Lifeguard classes are offered at colleges and Patuxent River.  Winona 1 has archery equipment, but no instructor. Won't you help the girls?

Important Information Regarding Medication at DAY Camp

If you recall the new health policy requires that ANY medications that a camper brings to or takes at camp has to be documented on the medical permission form and accompanied by a doctor's signature.

We are aware many doctors charge an office visit even, if it’s just to have a form signed. Because of that we wanted to make the medical permission form available for you to potentially bring with you for your child’s next doctor visit. See the GSCNC web site for information and form.

DOWNLOAD MEDICATION PERMISSION FORM FOR DAY CAMP HERE