Expectations and Camp Policies

All Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders attending Camp Kaufmann are expected to be registered members of the Girl Scouts. We strongly encourage all caregivers and trip chaperones accompanying a troop to become registered members of GSGNY. To maintain the health and safety of all campers, the Girl Scouts of Greater New York has mandated the following policies:

• Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, and firearms are not permitted on camp property under any circumstances.

• The docks, waterfront, pool area, frog pond, boats, canoes, and ropes/challenge course are off limits unless supervised by camp staff.

• All health and safety regulations put into place by camp must be followed. This includes but is not limited to wearing masks when required, physical distancing, temperature checks upon arrival, etc.

• Children are the sole responsibility of the attending adults. The adults responsible for their welfare must supervise children at all times. Supervision means children are within eye contact of adults.

• An adult must supervise children while using the playground. In addition, the playground equipment must be used for its intended purpose.

• Day trip visitors cannot have campfires or light fires in fireplaces.

• Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.

• Candles or other flammable substances are not permitted.

• Cars are not permitted beyond the parking lot.

Violations of any of the above camp policies may result in immediate dismissal from camp property and suspension from use of Camp Kaufmann for one year. The Girl Scouts of Greater New York reserves the right to search all suspect packages on Camp Kaufmann property.