Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
Camp Guide 2017
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Table of
Contents 3 Letter from Your Camp Team 4 Camp Staff 5 Camp Traditions 6 Camp Alice Pittenger 11 Somemores 12 Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis 14 - 21 Registration Forms and Applications 22 Reasons Girls Should Get Outdoors 23 Camp Quiz 25 Take A Tour 26 Ready to Camp 27 Summer Camp Employment Opportunities 28 Camp Information 31 Camp At A Glance
Camp registration opens
January 15, 2017! Thanks to our Sponsors:
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Dear Camper and Parent/ Caregiver,
on is here! We here at Girl It’s time to get excited because camp seas to offer amazing outdoor y happ are Scouts of Silver Sage Council and Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis opportunities at both Camp Alice Pittenger re girls are able to step for the 2017 camp season. Camp is a place whe learn new skills and ds, frien out of their comfort zones and meet new ical place where mag a is p Cam me. make memories that last a lifeti e bright. courage and confidence are created and shin ities at both Camp Alice Safety and supervision continue to be top prior ists of adults who are cons Staff . -Wis Pittenger and Camp Ta-Man-A their abilities to work with carefully screened and selected based on ect for self and others, youth in an outdoor setting. We highlight resp ity to accept and be rtun oppo trying new things and giving girls an ise and Law and Prom t Scou Girl the in accepted. Our staff believes receives in-depth, pre-camp training. Registration opens January 15th, 2017. summer! We look forward to seeing you at camp this Your Camp Team, Courtney “Yooper” Russell, Camp Manager Carol “Echo” Ashton, Camp Registrar
Courtney “Yooper” Russell Camp Manager crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org 208-377-2011 ext. 104 Courtney holds two degrees from Northern Michigan University in Early Childhood Development and Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. She has years of experience working for the Girl Scouts and YMCA day and summer resident camps. She loves leading camp songs, teaching girls about the great outdoors and anything that requires being on water. Camp Guide Page 3
Our 2016 CA P Staff Our Camps Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located near Ponderosa State Park on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. CAP features water activities, including swimming, lake kayaking, and canoeing. Girls also explore arts and the great outdoors. Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis (TAM) is located in the in the heart of the CaribouTarghee National Forest, near Palisades Reservoir on the Snake River. TAM features extensive hiking trails and beautiful scenery for backpacking and traditional camp activities. Our camps are beautiful and rustic, and may not meet all American Disability Act Guidelines. The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will make reasonable accommodations so that any girl can enjoy a camp experience. Not a Girl Scout? Not a Problem! All girls entering 2nd through 12th grades in the Fall of 2017 are invited to attend any of our camps (some restrictions may apply). Girls entering 1st grade in the Fall of 2017 can attend Girls’ Weekend, Jack & Jill Weekend, or Family Camp. You do not have to be a member of Girl Scouts prior to camp, however you must register as one before camp. Camp Guide Page 4
Our Camp Staff Girl Scouts of Silver Sage management staff recruit and screen mature, qualified candidates who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping and the outdoors with your camper. Selection of camp staff is based on the individual’s experience, ability to serve as a role model, and a genuine desire to work with girls. All camp staff are background-checked and must have current first-aid and CPR certification. Pre-camp training includes program guidance, camping skill enhancement, relationship skills, and more. Specialized staff direct water activities, archery, team challenge courses, and other areas. Both male and female staff may fill positions such as site maintenance manager, bus driver, life guard, cook and medical support.
“The staff did a wonderful job and kept the attention of both me and my Girl Scout the whole time.”
-Family Camp Feedback 2016
Camp Traditions Girls get a chance to try new things, make new friends, and connect with other Girl Scouts. Girl Scout camp is a place where girls find their adventurous side, and build the courage and confidence to take risks in a fun and safe environment. It’s the place where girls have the freedom to be themselves!
Camp Name All Girl Scout camps have traditions and one that they all seem to have in common is camp names. Camp staff choose camp names at the beginning of their Girl Scout Camp careers based on their personality, a hobby or something that best describes them. If your camper comes home talking about how silly “Camo” was or that their favorite counselor was “Jazzy”, don’t be alarmed. They are just carrying on an old camp tradition!
Campfire Opening campfire is a special introduction to the camp week. Campers meet counselors, sing camp songs, and make s’mores. At closing campfire, girls prepare skits or lead songs in front of the whole camp and discuss memories of the week.
“All Camp” Activities All campers and staff come together to enjoy fun games and challenges. This is a great opportunity for each unit to bond with girls from different age groups and units in camp.
“I was frustrated and didn’t want to learn at first, but then Flipper helped me and I then enjoyed it. Thanks Flipper!”
-Camper Feedback
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Camp Alice Pittenger
Nestled among majestic pines, Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located on the beautiful shores of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. At CAP, girls go swimming, fun-yaking, paddle boarding and canoeing as well as off-site horseback riding during Paddle & Saddle camp sessions. Girls experience the team challenge course, archery, hiking, crafts, and Girl Scout camp traditions.
Camp Katniss: June 11 - 16
Grades: Entering 2nd – 12th $355 per person Do you have what it takes to be the “Mocking Jay”? You and your fellow allies can try your hand at fire building, edible plant identification, camouflaging and archery. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Paddle and Saddle: June 18 - 23, or June 25 - 30
Grades: Entering 2nd- 12th $480 per person You can have the best of both worlds during these week-long camp sessions! Campers get two sessions of horseback riding as well as the adventure of water camp on beautiful Payette Lake. Sessions fill quickly! Riding times and learning sessions depend on age and abilities.
Core Camp: June 23 - 25, August 2 - 4, or August 6 - 8
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th $115 per person Camp with your troop! Camp staff is on site to help lead core activities, but this session is all about your troop and the activities you choose. Upon arrival, each troop will have the opportunity to sign up for core areas such as archery, arts and crafts, swimming, nature, stand up paddle boarding, fun-yaking and canoeing. New this summer, troops can choose to discover their outdoor cooking skills; we provide supplies and instruction, your troop does the rest! Bring any needed supplies to complete a Journey or badge and do it all in the beautiful outdoors! Camp Guide Page 6
Family Camp: July 26 - 28
Families with children age 5 and up $400 per cabin Camp Alice Pittenger is the perfect place to spend a couple days with those you love. Enjoy water activities, archery, hiking, and s’mores or explore the wonders of McCall on your own. Each family must consist of one adult and one registered Girl Scout. Meals are included. Limit 8 people per cabin.
Cadette Challenge: July 2 - 7
Grades: Entering 6th-8th $455 per person Back for a second summer, Cadette Challenge is your summer adventure! Challenge yourself on a high ropes course, zip line, and climbing wall! Camp under the stars and discover Saturn’s rings. Raft the rushing white water of the river and paddle your way across Payette Lake to earn the bragging rights and opportunity to put your name on one of the paddles hanging in Spirit Lodge.
Ponderosa Adventure: July 9 - 14
Grades: Entering 9th -12th $455 per person Looking for an adventure that includes time with other girls your age and the great outdoors? Attend our Ponderosa Adventure session! We will backpack to a campsite in Ponderosa State Park, sleep under the stars, visit the climbing wall, whitewater rafting, high ropes course, and enjoy lots of outdoor cooking.
Counselor in Training CIT 1: June 18th - 30
Grades: Entering 9th-12th $400 per person This two-week training session is geared toward girls interested in learning what it takes to become a Camp Alice Pittenger Counselor. Spend the first week learning and building skills that help you become a great camp counselor. Enjoy traditional camp activities and test your teamwork skills on the high ropes course and climbing wall. The second week is spent working with current CAP counselors by mentoring younger girls during the camp session. In addition to all the fun camp activities, a white water rafting trip is offered for an additional charge. Girls wishing to attend this session must apply and be approved on an individual basis. Space is limited. See center page for CIT 1 form.
CIT 2: June 18 - 30 and CIT’s choice of one other session
Grades: Entering 11th and 12th $450 per person CIT 2 is for girls that are entering Junior or Senior years of high school and want to be a camp counselor. When you attend CIT 2, you participate in fun camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts with CIT 1 girls and campers. You will participate in extra adventure opportunities like team building on a high ropes course or climbing wall, for an additional charge, go on a white water rafting trip.
Not only will you shape your leadership style, but also dive a little deeper into the role of a camp counselor by attending an extra week of camp (you decide which session) and work in a specific area. Learn about being a lifeguard or what it takes to be the nature director, 3 things I learned at Camp: the choice is up to you! Girls wishing to • I can be outgoing, attend this camp session must apply • People don’t judge as much as I think, and will be approved on an individual • Ponderosa Pines have protective bark for basis. Space is limited. See center page for CIT 2 forms. fires -Camper Feedback 2016 CIT Camp Camp Guide Page 7
“I enjoyed bonding time with my daughter, her friends, and her friends moms, we loved all the activities and options, we even liked all the silly songs!” -Camper feedback Girls Weekend 2016 Art-Tastic!: July 2 - 7 Scribbles and Scrawls
Grades: Entering 2nd- 5th $365 per person Spend a week at Camp Alice Pittenger earning your Art in the Outdoors badge! Have fun swimming, paddle boarding and other camp activities while also getting a chance to be creative! Go on a nature detective walk, create art with things you find outdoors and make fairy houses for Phifanella’s fairy friends!
Handicrafter
Grades: Entering 6th-12th $365 per person If you enjoy art projects and being outside, Handicrafter will let you experience both! During this session, you will have time to work on a weeklong art project while learning about nature inspired artists. Design your own tie dye and create a nature inspired skit or song for closing campfire. All of this while participating in traditional camp activities: swimming, archery, nature hikes, canoeing, fun-yaking and stand up paddle boarding!
Girls’ Weekend
Grades: Entering 1st -12th $150 per person At Girls’ Weekend, girls get a taste of what camp is all about by spending the weekend with a significant female relative in their lives. Campers spend the weekend bonding with that female relative while participating in camp staff led activities. Each girl and her female relative share a cabin with another group based on grade level. Parents and guardians are responsible for participating with and supervising girls. Campers can request a buddy group for their cabin. Girls’ Weekend sessions include:
Princess Paradise: July 7 - 9
Every princess deserves a weekend in paradise! Join us in McCall on Payette Lake for a bit of paradise living. Wander the hiking trails, explore the shallow areas of the lake and spend the nights singing camp songs and making wonderful camp memories.
Stuck in the 60’s: August 4 - 6
How did Girl Scouts camp in the 1960’s? Come to this Girls’ Weekend to find out! Spend time creating a god’s eye, tie dye , and cooking over an open fire! Try your hand at archery, nature hikes, and sing original Camp Alice Pittenger camp songs!
Back to Basics: August 9 - 11
Grades: Entering 1st-12th $150 per person Enjoy camp by getting back to the basics! Experience camp during the end of the camp season where you have the whole camp to explore! Camp staff leads activities such as archery, arts and crafts, knot tying and more! Don’t forget your hiking shoes and swim suit to experience all that Camp Alice Pittenger has to offer! Camp Guide Page 8
Extreme Cuisine: July 9 - 14 Ultimate Camp Cook-off
Grades: Entering 2nd-5th $365 per person Swimming, archery and nature hikes can work up an appetite! Create your menu for the week and become outdoor cooking chefs creating meals such as orange peel cinnamon rolls, tacos in a bag, pizza fondue, and Girl Scout stew. Learn different ways to cook using box ovens, Dutch ovens and campfires.
Cast Iron Chef
Grades: Entering 6th-12th $365 per person The art of using the Dutch oven goes back to the 1700’s. It became an important piece of equipment for life out on the trail and has continued to be a staple in the camping world. Create your menu for the week including delicious meals such as lasagna, pizza, campfire monkey bread and s’more cake. Learn how to use the Dutch Oven and see which cooking group can create the best meal in our own Cast Iron Chef cookoff! Keep your appetite up by spending your time learning about the different trees in Ponderosa State Park, stand up paddle boarding, camp songs and more.
STEM Short n’ Sweet: July 23 - 26 Mad Science
Grades: Entering 2nd-5th $255 per person If you like to create sticky fun science projects, the Mad Science session is for you! Paddle, hike, swim and get messy during our first ever STEM Short ‘n Sweet camp session where you will earn one or more STEM specific badges.
Camp MakeHERS
Grades: Entering 6th-12th $255 per person Girls at Camp MakeHers have the best of both worlds! Not only do they get to tinker with micro-controllers and design their own wearable electronics, they also get a classic camp experience, full of swimming, hiking, ropes course, and s’mores by the campfire!
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“I was terrified to go on the zip line, but everyone gave me encouragement and it was so much fun!” - Camper Feedback, Cadette Challenge 2016
Short n’ Sweet: July 30 - August 2
Grades: Entering 6th-8th $255 per person Are you looking for a three-night adventure? If so, this is the session for you! Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, canoe, fun yak or stand up paddle board, take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake, and more.
Muggle Magic: July 16 - 21
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th $355 per person Welcome to ‘Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’ where you will participate in numerous different magical activities during your week at Camp Alice Pittenger. Learn to play quiditch, carve your very own wand, participate in a tri-unit wizard tournament on Payette Lake and take a stab at creating the perfect ‘polyjuice potion’. Study plant anatomy in Herbology and see who wins the ‘House Cup’! Camp Guide Page 10
Jack and Jill: ‘Into the Galaxy’ July 21 - 23
Grades: Entering 1st-12th $150 per person Travel to the Forest Moon of Endor and live among the Ewoks during this adventure filled Jack and Jill weekend! Experience camp favorites such as swimming, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, and camp songs. Create Jaba slime, enjoy popcorn and snacks while watching Episode IV - A New Hope. Start practicing your lightsaber moves because you have the chance to make your own and challenge your favorite guy to a duel! Adults are responsible for participating with and supervising girls. Each girl and her male relative will share a cabin with another group based on grade level. Campers can request a buddy group for their cabin.
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S ’mores!
The tradition of making and enjoying s’mores in the outdoors was popularized by Girl Scouts as early as the 1920s. Our organization was one of the first to publish the iconic recipe under the name “Some More” in a 1925 issue of Girl Scout Leader magazine, and then as “somemores” in an official 1927 Girl Scout publication. The popular s’mores recipe is just one component of Girl Scouts’ longstanding commitment to the outdoors, which is a cornerstone of the organization that plays an important role in girls’ leadership development. In celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies, Girl Scouts will introduce a commemorative Girl Scout S’mores™ cookie this year!
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Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis Girls can explore the wild flowers, aspens and sub-alpine firs while hiking extensive forest service trails in the Caribou - Targhee National Forest. Located in Swan Valley in Eastern Idaho, Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis is every girl’s outdoor dream. Going back to the basics at TAM is where girls will spend their time backpacking, working on archery skills, making new friends. Leather crafts, arts and crafts, fire building, outdoor cooking, orienteering and stargazing, swimming and paddle boarding at Palisades Reservoir make each girl’s time at TAM memorable.
Core Camp: July 26 - 28
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th $100 per person Get ready for an exciting troop camping opportunity. Camp staff will be on site to help lead core activities, but this time at camp is all about your troop and the activities you would like to do while at camp. When you arrive at camp, your troop will have the opportunity to sign up for core areas such as archery, arts and crafts, swimming and nature. Want to spend some of your time working on a Journey or badge? Bring your Journey or badge supplies and do them in the beautiful outdoors!
Girls’ Weekend: July 28 - 30
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th $100 per person At Girls’ Weekend, girls get a taste of what resident camp is all about by spending the weekend with a significant female relative. Campers spend the weekend bonding with that female relative while participating in camp staff led activities. Each girl and her female relative will share a cabin or tent with another group based on grade level. Campers can request a buddy group for their cabin. Parents and guardians are responsible for participating with and supervising girls. Camp Guide Page 12
Pack n’ Paddle: July 31 - August 5
Grades: Entering 3rd-12th $240 per person During the Pack ‘n Paddle camp session, you get the best of both worlds! Enjoy learning backpacking basics including ‘Leave No Trace’, outdoor cooking, navigation, and first-aid in the wilderness. Go on at least one overnight backpacking trip to an area just outside of camp. When you aren’t out backpacking, you will be out swimming and stand up paddle boarding at the Palisades Reservoir.
Cadette Challenge: July 31 - August 5
Grades: Entering 6th-8th $380 per person Making its debut at Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis, Cadette Challenge is a camp session for the high adventure Girl Scout! Challenge yourself to a high ropes course with a zip line, paddle the white waters in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and try sleeping under the stars this summer. Learn important outdoor skills such as knife safety and knot tying in beautiful eastern Idaho.
Art-Tastic!: August 7 - 12 Scribbles and Scrawls
Grades: Entering 3rd- 5th $240 per person Spend a week at Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis earning your Art in the Outdoors badge! Have fun swimming, paddle boarding and other camp activities while also being creative! Go on a nature detective walk, create art with things you find outdoors and make fairy houses for Fairy Tam’s friends.
Handicrafter
“I can almost guarantee that I will be back next year. It has been awesome, I made so many friends!” -TAM Back to Basics 2016 Camper
Grades: Entering 6th-12th $240 per person Do you enjoy art projects and being outside? Handicrafter will allow you to experience both! During this session, you will have time to work on a weeklong art project while learning about nature inspired artists, create your own tie dye and a nature inspired skit or song for closing campfire. All of this while participating in traditional camp activities: swimming, archery, nature hikes and stand up paddle boarding!
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2017
CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
Fill out one registration form per camper–girl or adult
Session Name
Dates
T-shirt size
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 Website: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org
Birth Date
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Optional: camper’s ethnic background is: Hispanic or Latina Not Hispanic or Latina
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Grade in fall 2016
Choose from: YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, A2X, A3X Let us know by 5/1 to guarantee size. T-shirt size: _______
Troop #
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Optional: camper’s racial background is: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American White Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Other (specify) __________________
Complete and return form along with the non-refundable deposit to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Separate registrations and deposits are required for each session requesting. No phone registrations will be accepted. Registration begins January 15, 2017.
Choice 1st Choice 2nd Choice
GirlAdult
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Camper’s Name:
City
State
Home Phone
School Name
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Can camper be released to this parent/guardian?
Can camper be released to this parent/guardian?
YesNo
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Zip Code
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alt phone: Cell Work
Zip Code
other: _______________________________
State
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Zip Code
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alt phone: Cell Work
State
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Home Phone
City
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_____________________________________________ Address
____________________________________ 1st Parent/Guardian Name
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Home Phone
father/guardian only
City
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1st Parent/Guardian Name address if different than girl
____________________________________ 2nd Parent/Guardian Name
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mother/guardian only
2nd Parent/Guardian Name address if different than girl
Custodial Care: both parents
_______________________________ ____________________ __________________ Home Phone alt phone: Cell Work Emergency Contact (other than parent)
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Camp Guide Page 16 Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 Website: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org
Yes
City
Custodial Care of: both parents
Guardian 1 Name
mother/guardian only
Employer(s)
Zip
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Grade in fall 2017
Phone: Home
______ Birth Date
Employer(s)
other: _____________________________
Guardian 2 Name
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If no, why not? __________________________
father/guardian only
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No
If yes, when? _______
State
Leader’s Name
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Troop #
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Did applicant participate in the cookie program this year? Yes
Has applicant received Campership before? No
Address
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Girl’s Name
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How to apply for Campership: Fill out this form completely. Missing information will delay processing. Mail the completed form, along with the camp registration form and $50 deposit to the address above.
Please read the following guidelines before completing the Campership application: The Campership Application Form is to be used when requesting financial assistance for camp. All information is kept confidential. Financial assistance is based on need, so the need must be clearly explained at bottom of this page*. Verification of income must accompany your request over $250. Only one Campership per girl, per year is allowed.
The benefits of a camp experience far outweigh the costs. Camperships are limited, but Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will make every effort to provide enough financial assistance so that no girl misses out on the opportunity to experience camp. If you feel attending camp would be a financial hardship, please apply for financial assistance. Each request is considered on an individual basis and decisions are based on the girl’s need and availability of funds. Any Cookie Dough earned should be applied before requesting a Campership.
(Financial Assistance)
CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
2017
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$12,001 - $15,000 $15,001 - $18,000 $18,001 - $21,000 $21,001 - $25,000
$25,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $40,000 $40,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $60,000++
To be completed by parent or guardian:
Deposit Amount of campership being requested
Parent/Guardian please complete: Camp Session Fee
$ $ 50.00 $
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
*Please explain need for financial assistance. Additional pages may be attached. For requests over $250, please provide a copy of your most recent 1040 Tax Report; Include both front & back pages, including W2’s, 1099’s, and other income verification.
Total Annual Income (please circle)
SALARIES INVESTMENTS SOCIAL SECURITY UNEMPLOYMENT DISABLILITY CHILD SUPPORT OTHER (Explain)
Check all sources of income that apply (include in total income)
Number of children living in home: ___ Ages _____________Number of adults dependent on family income: ______
YesNo
Media Permission: I give permission for my camper to be photographed for publicity purposes.
_______________________________ ____________________ __________________ Home Phone alt phone: Cell Work
Emergency Contact (other than parent)
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Name of one buddy, requesting each other, registering together
Alternate Adult _________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________
Phone ______________________________
RELEASE INFORMATION: Please provide names and phone numbers of all adults other than parents/guardians your camper may be released to.
Alternate Adult _________________________________________________
Non-refundable $50 per person or group deposit: Girl Scout Membership Fee: If not registered, add membership registration fee and sign below.
Date
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Exp date
3# security code on back
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Amount:
Special Needs: Please list any dietary or physical special needs (attach sheet if needed): If Gluten Free diet needed, add $20 to registration fee. Payment Information:
Add $20 if camper needs a gluten free diet: I’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to send other girls to camp: Total amount enclosed:
Signature
Discover®
Check (payable to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage) Cash Cookie Dough Credit Card MasterCard® Credit Card Account Number (usually 16 digits)
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Credit Card information Visa® Amount
$__________
Name as it appears on the card
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As legal guardian of the camper named, I give permission for her to attend camp and participate in all activities unless specified, for her to be transported out of camp during the camp session for programs and other purposes, and for emergency treatment to be given to her in case of injury or illness. I agree to cooperate with all regulations and procedures. I understand that the deposit is not refundable. I understand campers must have a current physical for sessions longer than 3 days. I agree to pay balance due no later than 2 weeks before beginning date of camp session. I understand that if a camper is not currently registered as a Girl Scout, I will be asked to pay an additional $25 registration fee per girl/$15 per adult. This will be applied to an annual membership in Girl Scouts, ending 9/30/17. Form will not be processed without signature
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
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2017 Counselor in Training 1 Camp Application
1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83706 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 Fax: (208)377-0504 www.girlscouts-ssc.org
Name: Address:
Grade Fall 2017:
Please answer the following questions: 1. Why do you want to be accepted into the Counselor’s in Training program?
2. Why do you believe you are a positive female role model for younger girls?
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2017 Counselor in Training 1 Camp Application
1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83706 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 Fax: (208)377-0504 www.girlscouts-ssc.org
Name: Address:
Grade Fall 2017:
Please answer the following questions:
3. What do you hope to learn by actively participating in the Counselor in Training program?
4. There are many times working at camp that Counselors and Counselors in Training may feel stressed. What are some ways you handle feeling stressed?
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2017 Counselor in Training 2 Camp Application
1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83706 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 Fax: (208)377-0504 www.girlscouts-ssc.org
(must be entering your Junior or Senior year in high school)
Name: Address:
Grade Fall 2017:
Please answer the following questions: 1. Why do you want to be accepted into the Counselor’s in Training: 2 program?
2. What makes you a positive female role model for younger girls?
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2017 Counselor in Training 2 Camp Application
1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83706 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 Fax: (208)377-0504 www.girlscouts-ssc.org
(must be entering your Junior or Senior year in high school)
Name: Address:
Grade Fall 2017:
Please answer the following questions: 3. If you were a CIT last year, what was the hardest part for you and why?
4. Counselors and Counselors in Training experience stress while at camp for many different reasons. What are some ways you will handle feeling stressed while at camp during CIT 2?
5. What are you most excited about accomplishing during CIT 2?
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Are You Ready For Parents/Guardians, when deciding which camp experience is right for you and your child, please include her in the decision-making process. Have her try a backyard campout, a sleepover at a friend’s house or a family camping experience. Expose your child to experience outdoors and away from home to build her confidence.
To further help you make the right decision for sending your daughter to Girl Scout camp, take our camp readiness quiz. Check the answer that best describes how you feel. Add the value of each checked answer to determine your score.
Girl Quiz
Adult Quiz
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Do you enjoy staying over at a friend’s house without missing your family or feeling sad and lonely?
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Can you relax and enjoy yourself when your child sleeps over at a friend’s house?
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Can you wash & brush your own hair?
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Would you be okay communicating with your child only by mail?
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Can you make your own bed and keep track of your own things?
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Are you prepared to be away from your child for several days?
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Would you be okay if you had to walk to a nearby building to use the bathroom at night?
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Are you willing to entrust camp staff with the care of your child?
5.
Are you comfortable with your child living and playing in a rustic outdoor setting where she will get dirty and it may rain?
6.
Would you be willing to work with your child so she will be ready for camp (i.e. coping with being homesick, keeping track of her own things, using her camping gear)?
7.
Are you confident in your child’s abilty to... ...wash and brush her own hair?
No way! No way! No way!
No way! 5.
Maybe Maybe Maybe
Maybe
Yes! Yes!
Maybe
Yes!
Yes!
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Can you see bugs or mice without jumping on a chair and screaming?
7.
Can you survive a few days without an iPod, TV, video games or cell phone?
8.
Are you willing to help with camp chores such as sweeping, setting tables, and picking up trash?
9.
Will you try new foods, different than what you are willing to eat at home?
No way!
No way!
No way!
No way!
Maybe
Maybe
Maybe
Maybe
No way!
Maybe
No way! No way!
No way!
Yes!
No way!
Yes!
No way!
Maybe Maybe
Maybe Maybe
Maybe
Maybe
No way! No way!
Maybe
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
Maybe
Yes! Yes!
10. ...meet new friends and accept others who are different from her? No way!
Maybe
12. ...ask for help if she needs it?
Yes!
...follow instructions given by counselors? No way!
Yes!
Yes!
...eat new foods that she hasn’t tried before?
Yes!
14. Can you live by the Girl Scout Law and Promise? No way!
Maybe
Yes!
13. Do you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, playing outside, sleeping in a tent, and listening to nature? No way!
Maybe
11.
12. Do you enjoy participating in group activites? No way!
Maybe
Yes!
9.
Do you easily make new friends and warm up to new environments? No way!
Maybe
Yes!
...sleep in a tent/cabin with other girls, knowing that counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?
Yes! Yes!
Maybe
8.
Yes!
10. Do you like to try new things? 11.
No way!
Yes!
Would you be okay staying in a tent/cabin with other girls, knowing your counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin? No way!
No way!
No way!
Maybe
Yes!
Maybe
Yes!
Maybe
Yes!
13. ...have fun? No way!
Yes!
15. Are you really excited to go to camp? No way!
Maybe
Total Score:
Yes!
Total Score:
(Check your results on the next page!)
(Check your results on the next page!)
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Girl Quiz Results 15-25: This summer, a day camp, one overnight, or a WEEKEND event would be perfect for you.
Get ready for resident camp next year by experiencing the fun and excitement of day camp or an overnight with your troop or favorite adult.
26-35: You’re Confident And Ready to give camp a try!
This summer, try a three-night or shorter camp by yourself or a week-long resident camp with a buddy. Get ready to have a blast and experience the magic of camp!
36-45: If you’re not already a camping pro, you are going to be a natural!
You love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends. It sounds like you are ready to take one or more week-long resident camps!
Adult Quiz Results 12-19: Your child and you may not be quite ready for resident camp.
Consider attending a weekend event, day camp, or a one-night overnight camp experience. Coming to camp with your child is a great way to prepare her for camp next summer.
20-29: You’re Ready to send Your Child to resident camp.
Start off with an overnight or three-day camp if you’re still not sure.
30-39: You’ve done this before, haven’t you?
You are confident in your child’s abilities and willing to help her prepare for camp. You and your child are ready for her to attend one or more week-long resident camps.
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Take A Tour! Open for one day only!
You can visit us before the camp season and see how much fun you can have this summer.
CAP Open House Saturday, May 20 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Camp Alice Pittenger
TAM Open House Saturday, June 24 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ta-Man-A-Wis
Have questions? Don’t be shy! RSVP or send questions to Camp Manager, “Yooper”, at crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org CampGuide GuidePage Page25 25 Camp
Ready Registerto forCamp? Camp >>Registration opens January 15, 2017. All registrations received or post marked on or before January 15 will have an equal chance of being placed in a session. >>Registrations are first come, first served after January 15 until filled. 1. Fill out the Registration Form Complete the Camp Registration form found in the center of the guide for each camper-girl and adult and submit to our Boise office: emailed to camp@girlscouts-ssc.org, faxed to 208-3770504, or mailed to 1410 N. Etheridge Lane, Boise, Idaho 83704. If registering for CIT1 or CIT2, submit application and registration together.
To download additional forms, visit:
www.girlscouts-ssc.org
2. Pay A Deposit A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Deposits must be received with registration. The deposit is applied to the session cost. 3. Follow Up After submitting your registration, campers/parents will receive an email confirming registration status (after 2/1/17). The Camp Registrar will provide further instructions and information as needed. 4. Complete Appropriate Forms Parent packets will be emailed with required forms attached. All forms must be completed and brought to camp check in. 5. Submit Final Payment Final payment is due 2 weeks prior to the camp session start date.
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mmer! 6. Have a BLAST this su
Summer Camp Employment Opportunities If you like working with children, having fun in the sun, and helping create lifetime memories we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are hiring for the following staff positions at our gorgeous summer camps: • Camp Directors • Site Managers • Program Directors • Counselors • Registered Nurses • Cooks
Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place! For complete job descriptions and an application, visit:
www.girlscouts-ssc.org
Make an impact this summer! Camp Guide Page 27
Camp Information Arrival and Departure Times Arrival: Campers arrive between 4–5 pm for all sessions. Departure: Campers depart between 11am-12 pm for all sessions. Camp Buddies Girls will make new friends while at camp. However, they may also request one friend in the same Girl Scout grade level to attend as a camp buddy. To ensure placement together, both girls must submit camp registration forms with her buddy’s name. Only one buddy request per camper. Camp Visitors Parents may receive a camp tour when they drop off their camper(s). Because camp is a growing experience for girls, visiting campers during a session is not permitted and campers cannot be contacted by telephone. Please do not promise your camper she will be able to call home. You are encouraged to write letters. Family Emergency In case of a family emergency, all parents are supplied with the camp cell phone number. Electronic Equipment So all girl campers can enjoy the full camp experience, cell phones and other electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, CD players, hand-held games, etc.) are not allowed at camp. Digital cameras are the exception to this rule and are allowed at camp. If a camper is caught using an electronic device, it will be removed, labeled with her name, and returned at the end of the camp session. Adults may use cell phones, however cabins do not have electrical outlets for charging. Weather Girl Scouts of Silver Sage reserves the Camp Guide Page 28
right to alter activities due to weather conditions. Alternative options will be offered to replace an activity canceled due to weather. Our primary concern is for the girls’ safety, and every effort will be made to reschedule activities. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made. Expected Camper Behavior Campers exhibiting inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to biting, hitting, refusing to participate in a program, not following staff directions, bullying, or creating a hostile and unsafe environment will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian immediately with no refund. All campers are expected to abide by the Girl Scout Promise and Law at camp. Note: The Camp Director reserves the right to request any child who is unable to adapt to camp living be picked up by a parent or guardian. Risk Management To keep campers safe, weapons, alcohol and drugs will not be permitted at camp. Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. If an adult camper drives their vehicle to camp, they will park in the parking lot while at camp. Girl Scouts of Silver Sage is not responsible for any damages to vehicles while at camp. Only service animals that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability will be allowed at camp.
Physical Examinations Health History Forms are found on the camp web page and used to document each camper’s health status. Girls and adults attending more than three days of camp will be required to have a health exam (within the last 24 months from the session’s opening date). No camper will be admitted to camp without a current Health History Form, which must be turned in at check in. Girls and adults attending less than three days of camp need to complete the first page. Medical Professionals Camps have a medical professional on site. If campers require additional medical attention, area medical centers are on-call and if needed campers will be transported there. A parent or guardian will be called if a fever arises, contagious symptoms exist, or camper needs to be transported to the hospital. Health Screening Girls will go through a brief health screening upon arrival at camp. Girls and adults found to have a high temperature or contagious disease will be sent home. All girls are checked for head lice during check-in at camp and if found, the camper will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian for treatment and cleared by a doctor before being allowed back at camp. The health supervisor has the right to refuse admittance to any girl/adult who does not meet acceptable health standards. Note: This health screening does not eliminate the need for a health exam for girls and adults attending more than three days of camp. Medication The health supervisor will administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Note: MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED TO THE SPECIFIC PERSON TO WHOM IT WAS PRESCRIBED. Health and Hygiene Girls need to be able to take care of their basic health and hygiene such as applying sunscreen, brushing their hair and teeth, showering, and changing their clothes each day. Counselors will help cue girls with basic needs, however girls are ultimately responsible.
Physical Requirements Camp is a special place where all girls are able to have fun, while gaining courage and confidence in a safe atmosphere mentally and physically. Programs at CAP and TAM require that participants are able to walk up and down hill, on uneven trails, and hike up to a mile. To help us provide the best possible camp experience for your daughter, in regards to any special needs, disabilities, mobility limitations, dietary restrictions, or severe food allergies, please contact the Camp Manager, Courtney, at crussell@ girlscouts-ssc.org. You can discuss with her the nature of your camper’s needs to determine if the camp can provide the proper support, supervision and make the necessary accommodations for your camper to have a safe, fun and fulfilling camp experience. Special Dietary Needs Girls are provided three nutritious meals and snacks daily. Basic special diets can be accommodated, including, lactose intolerance, vegetarian, and simple allergies (camper must understand her allergy and know what foods not to eat). Campers with moderate-to-severe allergies need to be able to fully manage their allergies at camp. We cannot guarantee a child will not come in contact with any type of food or allergen during her stay. Campers with gluten free diets will be charged an additional $20 for gluten free food at time of registration. Please be sure to note special dietary needs on the registration form. Homesickness Homesickness is a natural reaction for girls being away from home, especially for the first time. Camp staff is trained to deal with homesickness and will work with the camper on an individual basis. If the problem persists, the Camp Director will be notified and parents will be contacted. To help prepare first-time campers for being away from home, we encourage parents to research homesickness tips on the Internet. Camp Guide Page 29
Go To Go to Camp Payment Information Deposits In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred, such as supplies, equipment, registration, and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a non-refundable deposit as follows: • $50 deposit per camper. Group sessions, deposit is per group (Jack & Jill, Core, Family, and Girls’ Weekend) Payment methods Cash, check, credit card, cookie dough, and gift certificate payments can be mailed in or dropped off at 1410 N Etheridge Lane, Boise, ID 83704. Cookies to Camp Cookie Dough is earned by girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and can be used as payment toward camp. Adults attending our Girls’ Weekend, Jack & Jill Weekend or Family Camp camp sessions can use their daughter’s Cookie Dough. For Core Camps, Cookie Dough can only be used by girls. Cookie Dough may be transferred among sisters, but cannot be transferred to other girls. Camperships (Financial Assistance) We want every girl to be able to go to camp. Camperships are available to registered Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and are granted based on need and available funds. Once a $50 deposit is made, a camper can apply for a campership. Selections will be made by committee review. A campership application is available with the registration form and on our website at www.girlscouts-ssc. org. Refunds Refunds will be considered on a case by case basis. A request for the refund must be submitted in writing to the Camp Registrar. No refunds are given if a girl returns home during camp because of Camp Guide Page 30
homesickness, inappropriate behavior, and/or other circumstances. Trading Post & Care Packs Whether you choose to surprise your camper with a Camp Care Pack or let her pick her own camp souvenir at The Trading Post, giving her this experience is the perfect gift for her time away from home! To ensure each girl feels included in all parts of camp, each girl will have an account set up for the trading posts with a $5 balance. Camp Trading Post The Trading-Post adds to the fun experience of camp. A deck of cards to play games with their friends, sunscreen, bug spray and many other fun options await girls at the Trading Post. Campers will have the opportunity to visit the Trading Post during checkin and check-out with their parents or guardians and during the week. Each camper will receive $5 to spend at the trading post during their time at camp. If you’d like to add to that amount you can deposit extra money into your camper’s trading post account in advance. Please do not send money with your camper. Accounts can be set up in advance or at time of check-in only. For additional information, contact store@girlscouts-ssc.org. Camp Care Packs The Trading Post also offers a preordered Camp Care Pack. Within a super-cute day pack with a little message from home, your camper will find a stuffed cuddly friend as well as other fun items to help her remember her camp experience. The Camp Care Pack will be awaiting your camper upon arrival. You can find an order form on our website at www.girlscouts-ssc. org/summer-camp.
Camp at a glance! Session Name Camp Katniss Paddle and Saddle 1 CIT 1 CIT 2 CAP Core Camp 1 Paddle and Saddle 2 Art-Tastic! Art-Tastic! CAP Cadette Challenge Girls' Weekend 1 Ponderosa Adventure Extreme Cuisine Extreme Cuisine Muggle Magic Jack and Jill STEM Short N' Sweet STEM Short N' Sweet Family Camp TAM Core Camp TAM Girls' Weekend Short N' Sweet Pack N' Paddle TAM Cadette Challenge CAP Core Camp 2 CAP Core Camp 3 Girls' Weekend 2 TAM Art-Tastic! TAM Art-Tastic! CAP Girls' Weekend 3
Session Specialty
Scribbles and Scraws Handicrafter Princess Paradise Ultimate Camp Cook-off Cast Iron Chef Into the Galaxy Mad Science Camp MakeHERS
Stuck in the 60's Scribbles and Scraws Handicrafter Back to Basics
Camp CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP TAM TAM CAP TAM TAM CAP CAP CAP TAM TAM CAP
Grade Entering 2-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 9-12 Entering 11-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 2-5 Entering 6-12 Entering 6-8 Entering 1-12 Entering 9-12 Entering 2-5 Entering 6-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 1-12 Entering 2-5 Entering 6-12 Family* Entering 2-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 3-12 Entering 6-8 Entering 2-12 Entering 2-12 Entering 1-12 Entering 3-5 Entering 6-12 Entering 1-12
Camp Dates June 11-16 June 18-23 June 18-30 June 18-30 June 23-25 June 25-30 July 2-7 July 2-7 July 2-7 July 7-9 July 9-14 July 9-14 July 9-14 July 16-21 July 21-23 July 23-26 July 23-26 July 26-28 July 26-28 July 28-30 July 30- August 2 July 31- August 5 July 31- August 5 August 2-4 August 6-8 August 4-6 August 7-12 August 7-12 August 9-11
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