FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DAY CAMP 2024: What Is Day Camp? At day camp, girls will make new friends, feel a sense of independence, try new things, and come home to sleep each night. Girls are placed in units with other girls their age. Activities at camp include arts and crafts, nature exploration, singing, playing games, STEM activities, and swimming. All girls are invited for an overnight at camp on Thursday night, and Junior Scouts will try their hand at archery, low ropes, and canoeing. We are excited to be back at camp for 2024, having fun! When and Where Is Day Camp?
All girls currently in grades K-5 are welcome to attend as campers. Girls who are not currently Girl Scouts will need to register as a member of GSUSA ($25) before registering for day camp. Day camp is open to all girls regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, ability, or socio-economic status. Register to join GSUSA by clicking here. How Do I Register for Camp? STEP 1: Complete an online registration form (opens April 1) Camper Registration Caddie Registration Volunteer Registration STEP 2: Send payment by US Mail to Lake Area Day Camp 6193 152nd St. N. Hugo, MN 55038 Registration ends when camp is full or on June 15, 2024. How Much Does Camp Cost? Camp fees for 2024 are $160. You will need to send a check by US Mail. Each full-time volunteer receives one free camper registration (additional information here ). Registration is complete when you receive a confirmation email. Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available. Apply for a “Grant for Girls’ by June 1, on the Girl Scout River Valleys website. Apply here. How Do I Get to Camp? Bus transportation is available from three locations and is included in the camp fee:
Who Will Be My Camp Counselors? Camp is staffed, organized, and led entirely by volunteers. Each unit of girls is overseen by a Girl Scout adult volunteer. In addition, trained adolescent Girl Scout “caddies” work with and lead small groups and serve as role models for girls. Can I Come to Camp With A Friend? Yes! Two friends may register together as “buddies” and will be placed in a unit together for the week. One two-girl pair only, please! Identify the buddy when you register. For safety reasons, the pair will be placed in a unit appropriate for the youngest girl in the buddy pair. Will I Be Safe? Safety is important at day camp. Safety is a part of staff training and camper orientation. We follow guidelines provided by the Girl Scouts of the USA, as well as state and local health codes. A volunteer trained in first aid is on site at all times. What Will I Eat? Monday girls will bring a bag lunch. Tuesday through Thursday we will cook outdoors over a campfire! Yahoo!! Can I Use Cookie Credits and Fall FUNds? You may use unexpired credits and FUNds towards the camp costs. Please contact us if you are planning to use credits towards your camp registration. Will I Get More Information About Day Camp Before It Starts? After you register, you will receive a confirmation email of your registration status. Detailed information about bus times, equipment list, etc. will be sent by email in mid-July. What Is a “Caddie”? Caddies are girls who assist at camp in various ways depending on their age, training, and experience. There are three levels of caddies:
Can My Daughter Become a “Caddie”? Any girl currently in grades 6+ can be a caddie. We encourage interested girls to complete "Program Aide Training," which is offered as a self or troop directed kit. Caddie training dates and information can be found here: https://gsrvcaddies.regfox.com/2024-caddie-training What If I Have to Cancel? Refunds (minus a $25 nonrefundable registration fee) are available in cases of serious illness, injury, or family emergency before July 15. If you need to cancel your camper’s registration, please contact us immediately. |
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!Our camp is 100% planned, organized, and staffed by volunteer Girl Scouts from the White Bear and Mahtomedi Service Units. Please consider volunteering.
MORE INFO HERE Full time volunteers receive a free camper registration. |