Dear Camp Families,
Thank you so much for choosing Camp Inawendiwin as your destination for the outdoors this summer. My name is Jae and I am the Director of Camp Inawendiwin, but at camp I am known as Mayday. Camp has been my life for as long as I can remember, as I have over 21 years of Girl Scout and Camp experience. I started at our sister camp, Oak Spring, as a camper in 2002 and worked my way through the stages of camper, Camp Aide, Unit Leader, Program Manager and even Assistant Director. I am so excited to bring all that I know to Inawendiwin, and to continue to encourage our scouts to grow in Courage, Con dence and Character.
Summer Camp was what I looked forward to every year. It was the only ‘vacation’ I ever wanted and was my home away from home. It is where I met my best friend, where I learned that it was okay to try new things and where I learned to be myself. I strive to make Camp Inawendiwin a place for everyone, where the campers and staff can explore their talents, take a journey to self-discovery and live everyday through the kindness of the Girl Scout Law.
Like myself, many of our Inawendiwin staff members are also lifers, who come back summer after summer to do what they love. Our team of amazing and certi ed staff members are ready to make this summer one that your campers will never forget. We have many new and exciting adventures to be had this year; from lake in atables to sleepaway camp, that fun will be in the palm of your hand. Feel free to reach me at any time using the information below. Welcome to the Inawendiwin Family!
Can’t wait to see you all soon!
Director Mayday!
Camp Staff Information
Jae Oliastro, Director
Pronouns: she/her/hers
856-795-1560 ext. 208 joliastro@gscsnj.org
Bruce Skversky bskversky@gscsnj.org
Registration/Pay ment Questions
9AM – 5PM | Monday – Friday 856-795-1560 customercare@gscsnj.org
General Camp Information
campinawendiw in@gscsnj org 609-388-4445
71 Powell Place Road Tabernacle, NJ 08088
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) Summer Camps prov ide campers w ith both a sense of adventure and the chance for personal growth. Camp gives your camper the opportunity to meet people of different backgrounds in a safe env ironment, free of judgements & expectations of the outside world.
We encourage camp er participation, p ersonal achievement, and skill improvement so everyone feels comfortable and successful.
A community free of cell phones, campers focus on interacting w ith one another in a natural setting. Our highly trained staff are dedicated to making sure that your child has a unique experience while they develop skills that can be utilized for the rest of their life. Camp teaches kids to take responsibility. It gives them a chance to step up. It helps to show the importance of meaningful relationships in life. It is where they can truly be themselves and accepted for who they are.
Our goals, based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, help our kids to discover their talents and strengths, connect w ith others, and take action in their communities.
Campers have con dence in themselves and their abilities, and form positive identities.
Campers act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show concern for others.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I w ill try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I w ill do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources w isely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Healthy Relationships
Campers develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their feelings directly and resolving con icts constructively.
Campers take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, and learn from mistakes.
Community Problem Solv ing
Campers desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create “action plans” to solve them.
General Information & Dress Code
At Camp Inawendiwin, we always do our best to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law. It’s an important part of our camp culture, and as Girl Scouts, we always try to be kind to ourselves and to others. Everywhere we travel in camp we use the buddy system, which helps us all feel connected as we share the responsibility of keeping the camp safe and clean.
Camp Inawendiwin is a community free of electronic devices– when campers and adults can disconnect with electronics, they can better connect with nature and each other. Electronic devices (phones, iPods, personal video games, etc.) are not to be used or visible for any reason at camp including overnights.
Summer Camp is an excellent opportunity for kids to live and work together. Bullying, teasing, and inappropriate behavior will not be accepted at Camp Inawendiwin. GSCSNJ reserves the right to send any camper home who illfully disobeys camp or bus rules, or whose behavior towards others is unacceptable.
On every Monday of camp during group introduction times, staff and campers will be invited to share their pronouns, if they so choose. This helps to foster a community of inclusion, to create a safe space for all of our campers and staff. Campers do not have to share their pronouns if they do not feel comfortable doing so, but should respect other individuals’ pronouns. Intentional misgendering will be considered a form of bullying.
It is important for cisgender people (people whose gender identity aligns with their assigned sex at birth) to normalize the practice of stating their pronouns and asking pronouns of others.It encourages practice and helps gender diverse people feel welcome and safe.
All campers & staff sign our Code of Conduct.
This is modeled on the Girl Scout Law. The Code of Conduct is found on page 13 of this packet. Please print it, have your camper sign it & bring it to camp on their rst day.
Camp Inawendiwin Dress Code
Please send your camper on the rst day with a name tag that has their name, program, and mode of transportation
Comfy clothes that can get dirty
Breathable shirt or tank top
Shorts or pants; skirts are ne, but please wear shorts underneath
Sturdy shoes or sneakers with socks – no open shoes, sandals, ip- ops, crocs, or clogs. Footwear must be worn at all times and cover the entire foot. It is recommended that campers wear bathing suits under clothes with a change of underwear in their day packs to change after pool time. This helps reduce the time spent changing before the camper’s scheduled pool time. Flip fops may be worn in the pool area during changing but should be kept in their backpacks for all other camp activities. Bandana or hat are recommended.
Weather-appropriate wear
Poncho in case of rain or a sweatshirt on cool mornings
Day Camp Schedule & Details
Camp Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Typical Daily Schedule
7:30–8:30
8:30–8:45 8:50 9:00
9:15–4:25 4:25 4:35
4:45–5:00 4:45–6:00
Before care
Campers arrive by car
Busses arrive
Morning Flag
Camp fun!
Closing Flag
Busses depart
Campers depart by car
After Care
Swim Check
Photo Day
Wear your camp shirt!
Tie Dye Tuesday
Wacky Wednesday
Swim Recheck (as needed)
Night Lights/Overnights
Cookout Lunch
On Monday of each week, an informational postcard will travel home with your camper. This postcard will include a reminder to check your email inbox for the Thursday night RSVP Google Form. Please make sure to read over all of the information, and then either ll out the Google Form or send back the lled in RSVP card to camp.
The postcard will provide you with information on any speci c items that need to be sent in with your camper for the week. Additionally, we will let you know if your camper will be tie-dyeing so you can dress them accordingly.
The Camp Inawendiwin Staff will be onsite and on duty for the duration of Night Lights and Overnights.
Night Light:
Campers will get a second swim, additional program time, and dinner. Parents can arrive at camp as early as 7:30 for camper pick up, but all campers must be picked up by 8:00.
Family Night:
Join the Camp Inawendiwin staff for dinner and activities! A registration link will be provided before your camper’s week at camp. Check in starts at 4:30, dinner is served until 7:00.
Overnight:
Campers will get a second swim, additional program time, and dinner. Campers will sleep in either platform tents, acorn huts, or cabins.
Wacky Wednesday:
From mis-matched clothes to silly hair styles, let’s get wacky on Wednesday! Campers have the option to participate in this wacky day however they wouldlike, as long as the wackiness is safe and functional.
Day Camp Packing & Meals
By packing the correct items in your camper’s backpack, you’re setting them up for success at Camp Inawendiwin. Campers will travel around camp with their backpacks for most of the day, so comfort and practicality are important when it comes to choosing a backpack. Please do not send your camper into camp with anything they don’t need! Campers are responsible for carrying their own items throughout the day, so by only packing the necessities you are helping them be independent and successful.
To reduce the amount of items that end up in the Lost & Found, please make sure that everything, from backpacks to water bottles, comes to camp labeled with your camper’s rst name and last name.
A few key items to pack in your camper’s backpack are:
A packed lunch
Sunscreen & insect repellent
Bandana or a hat
Extra hair tie for long hair
A “just incase” complete change of clothes in a waterproof bag
Towel and ip- ops for swim time
Rain poncho or jacket
Reusable water bottle
At Camp Inawendiwin, we value Healthy Living – one of the key components of Girl Scouting. Eating healthy ensures that our campers are able to be aware and energized during their time at camp. Our expert Kitchen Staff will provide a morning and afternoon snack each day to help our campers stay focused and ready to take on whatever challenges may arise. We provide drinkable water at multiple locations throughout camp, so be sure to send your camper with a re llable water bottle with their name on it.
One of the most important parts of Summer Camp is trying new activities, and cook-out is a great way for your camper to try something for the rst time. As Girl Scouts, we love to use our resources wisely. One great way to do that is to make sure your camper has a reusable mess kit (plastic plate, bowl, & cutlery in a mesh bag) on cook-out day. Please review the e-mail sent home on Monday for more information aboutwhat your camper will be preparing and eating on their cook-out day.
If your camper is staying late for Night Lights or Overnight, they will get the chance to share a family style buffet dinner in Vandy Hall. Breakfast is provided for campers staying overnight. More information to come via email. If you know that your camper will not eat the all-camp meal, feel free to pack them a dinner for Thursday.
Regardless of if your camper stayed over on Thursday night, every Friday campers get to participate in one of the tried and true camp traditions, cookout! All other days of the week (Monday-Thursday) lunch is not provided. Camp Inawendiwin has refrigerators for each program, so all of the lunches will stay cold until it’s time to eat. Please be mindful that there are no microwaves available for use, so please pack lunches that can be eaten cold!
Day Camp Overnight Packing List
The following list is suggested for one night at camp, in addition to what your camper brings daily. All of our sleeping locations have either cots or mattresses, except when pitching their own tents (you will be informed via postcard if they are pitching tents).
Check list
Sleeping bag & light blanket
Pillow
Snuggle Friend (optional)
Underwear and socks
T-shirts, Sweatshirt, shorts/pants
Pajamas
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Extra swim suit and swim towel
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairbrush, comb, clips, etc.
Toiletries, chapstick, etc.
Portable battery-operated fan
Mess kit
Plastic bag to carry dirty or wet items
Medication (if needed) to be turned in to the Health Supervisor in the original container with clear directions
Helpful Tip!
By packing everything for the overnight in a large backpack or bag with a shoulder strap, you free up your camper’s hands to hold their other things. Make sure to label all items with your camper’s name. Campers will be responsible for transporting all of their luggage to their sleeping locations, so make sure they are able to carry all of their items by themselves.
Reminder:
Camp Inawendiwin is a community free of electronic devices. In order to create a space where we can disconnect to connect, electronic devices are NOT permitted at camp for any reason during camp hours, including overnights.
Camp Inawendiwin and GSCSNJ will not be held responsible for personal items stolen, broken, or lost at camp.
Day Camp Bus Information
We provide bus transportation with centralized stops throughout Burlington and Camden counties for your convenience. A Camp Inawendiwin Staff member or volunteer will be present on each bus at all times. Please review the information below thoroughly.
As traf c patterns are unpredictable, please allow a 15-minute leeway for busses. It is strongly recommended you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to morning pick-up. In the afternoon, if a parent or approved pick-up person is not in attendance, busses will wait 10 minutes before moving onto the next stop. No child will be left unsupervised.
Anyone who is picking up a camper must present an ID that matches our list of approved pick-up people. This list will be pulled directly from the emergency contacts in CampDoc. If you need to change or adjust your list of approved pick-up people at any time, please contact Jae, Camp Inawendiwin Director, at joliastro@gscsnj.org.
Bus 1
Camp Transp ortation Stops
Routes may have to be adjusted based on registration, which stays open until the week prior. This causes some last minute adjustments to be made, but you will be noti ed accordingly.
Actual pick up and drop off times will be sent one week prior to camp.
If you have any questions about transportation before the camp season, please reach out to Jae at joliastro@gscsnj.org
If you have any questions about transportation during the camp season, or need to notify us that your camper w ill not be attending camp, please reach out to our Camp Admin Team at campinawendiwin@gscsnj.org
Day Camp Non-Bus Transportation Info
In the morning, any cars dropping off should come in through the Main Entrance and proceed back to the parking lot. Cars may start entering the property to line up at drop off at 8:30AM. After you drop off your camper in the morning, you will follow our exit road out.
You can begin picking up your camper at 4:30, please follow the same road as drop off and a staff member will be there to guide you.
Anyone who is picking up a camper must present an ID that matches our list of approved pick up people. This list will be pulled directly from the emergency contacts in CampDoc. If you need to change or adjust your list of approved pick up people at any time, please contact Jae, Camp Director, at joliastro@gscsnj.org.
Any car that arrives after 8:45 AM will need to wait to drop off their camper until after the busses leave.
Anyone signing out a camper must present proper identi cation.
Before and After Care
We know that parents have busy schedules, so Camp Inawendiwin provides both Before and After Care. Both of these programs are offered every week at Inawendiwin Day Camp, and are a great way to add to your camper’s outdoor experience.
Before Care starts at 7:30 AM and will get your camper ready for an adventure- lled day. You can drop your camper off at the pavilion, which will be on your left once you enter the parking area. Camp staff will be present to provide activities and supervision during this early morning camp time. No campers will be allowed on the premises prior to 7:30 AM as there are no staff present until 7:30.
After Care takes place until 6:00 PM and will provide your camper with the opportunity to continue their connection to the outdoors once the regular camp day has ended. An additional afternoon snack is also provided in After Care. Camp staff will be present to provide activities and supervision during this extended afternoon camp time. Campers registered for After Care can be picked up at the pavilion. All campers must be picked up by 6:00 PM, as that is the end of our camp day. If you are unable to pick your camper up by 6:00 PM, please have a back-up in place or reach out to the Camp Inawendiwin team as soon as possible.
Sleepaway Camp Info & Dress Code
Dress Code
Comfy clothes that can get dirty. Breathable shirt or tank top.
Skirts are ne, but please wear shorts underneath.
Sturdy shoes or sneakers with socks—no open shoes, sandals, ip- ops, crocs or clogs.
Bandanas or hats are recommended.
Weather options—poncho in case of rain or a sweatshirt for cool mornings - no umbrellas.
Schedule
Schedule
7:15 am - 8: 15 am
8:15 am - 9:15 am
9:15 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am - 12:15 pm
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
2:15 pm - 4:20 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Wake Up
Breakfast
Opening Flag
Camp Activities
Lunch
Turtle Time
Camp Activities
Closing Flag Dinner
Unit Time and Evening Activities
Lights Out
Bed Wetting: Accidents happen! And that is okay! Bedwetting is handled in a discreet manner. Please send your kiddos to camp with extra bed sheets in case of an accident. Please let the nurse know and make sure to include it in your campers campdoc if they have a history of bedwetting.
Packing
By helping your camper pack the correct items, you’re setting them up for success at camp. Campers will travel around camp with their backpacks for most of the day, so comfort and practicality are important when it comes to choosing a backpack.
To reduce the amount of items that end up in the Lost & Found, please make sure that everything, from backpacks to water bottles, comes to camp labeled with your camper’s rst and last name.
A few key items to pack in your campers backpack are:
Sunscreen & insect repellant
Bandana or a hat
Extra hair tie for long hair
A “just in case” extra change of clothes
In a waterproof bag:
Towel and ip ops for swim time
Extra Hair Tie
Rain poncho or jacket
Reusable water bottle
Packing List
Packing List - what you should bring Packed for Camp
Sleeping bag and pillow and/or
Tw in sheets, lightweight blanket, and pillow
Mosquito net
Snuggle friend (optional)
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
PJs (summer and mild weight)
1 sweatshirt and 1 pair of sweatpants/jeans
Enough underwear and socks, shirts, shorts, for each day - plus a few extra
2 pairs of sneakers
Old sneakers or aqua shoes (for showers)
Hat or cap
Rain gear: poncho or raincoat
Umbrellas are not permitted
2 bathing suits and 3 large towels
(Old ones, for sw imming and showers)
Water Bottle - required. (Reusable bottles only.)
Insect repellant ( lotion or cream, no aerosols)
Sunscreen ( lotion or cream, no aerosols)
Flashlight (and extra batteries)
Soap or shower gel & shampoo/conditioner
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Brush and comb
Deodorant
For at night: journal or diary or book
Reusable Mess Kit
At Camp Inawendiwin, we value Healthy Living, which is one of the key components of Girl Scouting. Eating healthy ensures that our campers are able to be aware and energized during their time at camp. Our kitchen staff will provide snacks each day to help our campers stay focused and ready to take on whatever challenges may arise. We provide drinkable water at multiple pump locations throughout camp and in water coolers at activity locations, so be sure to send your camper with a re llable water bottle with her name on it.
In order for our kitchen staff to be prepared to serve your child’s dietary needs accurately, please make sure that any allergies or food restrictions are listed clearly in CampDoc. Safety is a top priority for our staff, so our Health Supervisor and Kitchen Manager are always checking to make sure we are providing every camper with the appropriate food. If you would like to discuss your campers’ dietary needs you can call the Camp Director at any time. Each meal has several options, we will never allow your camper to go hungry. If they do not like what is being served, the kitchen will always give them something else to eat. We are happy to accommodate any dietary restriction.
Health Procedures
CampDoc.com is an electronic health record system that helps us consolidate camper health information into a centralized and secure location. Their system will give our Health Director instant access to camper health information, a key component in providing patient care.
camper’s personal health information is always protected. Only the Health Director or Camp Director has access to health information. The CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted, and password protected.
As summer approaches, you will receive a “Welcome Email” from CampDoc.com with information about how to complete your camper’s health information.
Click the link in the welcome email to set a password for your account.
Follow the instructions and complete the health history for your camper.
Upload any required documents to your CampDoc.com account (contact our CampDoc Administrator, Bruce, at bskversky@gscsnj.org if you have trouble uploading).
Return to CampDoc.com at any time to make changes/updates to your camper’s
Please set register@campdoc.com as a “safe sender” to avoid accidental delivery of emails from CampDoc.com to junk and spam folders.
All medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, must be given to the Health Director upon arrival to camp. Please be sure that the medication is in the original container labeled with the camper’s name, dosage, and instructions.
Prescription medications require written authorization from the child’s parent/guardian or directing physician to be a dmi n i s t e red b y o ur He a lt h D irector . Administration of non-prescription medication s h all re q uir e written authorization from the child’s parent/guardian or follow the camp’s Standing Orders from the consulting Physician. Inhalers and Epi-pens will remain with the camper during their time at camp. A secondary inhaler o r E p i- p en m a y b e st o red i n t h e
Please feel free to contact our Health Director to discuss any health-related issues at campinawendiwin@gscsnj.org
If your child isn’t feeling well at home, do not send them to camp.
attention. Emergency numbers listed in CampDoc will be used to contact someone in the case of illness
If illness occurs during or immediately preceding camp, the following conditions must be met BEFORE your child can return to any camp session. These include, but are not limited to:
Diarrhea: none for 24 hours
Lice: nit free
Strep infection: on medication at least 24 hours
Conjunctivitis: to be determined by family physician
Fever above 100° F: no fever for 24 hours
Chicken pox: all open pox are scabbed
To ensure your child is permitted to attend are complete, including physician information and immunization information.
Transportation to Camp With a Non-Related Adult
Any family w ishing to have their child transported to and from camp by an adult not directly related to that child must submit this request in w riting. Please prov ide all information requested below and return
Mailing address:
GSCSNJ
Attn: Inawendiw in Day Camp Transportation 40 Brace Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Email: joliastro@gscsnj.org
By signing below, the parent/guardian(s) recognize that they are releasing their child into the adult
Camper’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________________________
Please select which weeks your camper has permission to be transported w ith this non-related adult:
Week 1 (July 1 -3): ______________________
Week 2 (July 8-12): ____________________
Week 3 (July 15-19): ____________________
Week 4 (July 21 -26): ____________________
Week 5 (July 28-August 2): _______________
Week 6 (August 5-9): ____________________
Week 7 (August 12-16): ___________________
Non-Related Adult’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Non-Related Adult’s Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________
I, ______________________________________________________, agree to transport the camper named above.
Non-Related Adult’s Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________
Quick Guide
Is there anything that my camper needs to know how to do before coming to camp?
Answer: Yes! Please make sure your camper knows how to shower, brush their hair and teeth and use the bathroom on their own.
What happens if my camper does not like what is being served in the dining hall?
Answer: We will never let your camper go hungry. Each meal has several options. If they do not like what is being served, the kitchen will always give them something else to eat.
Can I get in touch with my camper during the week?
Answer: Your campers are encouraged to write letters home throughout the week, to let you know all the amazing things they are accomplishing during the week. The admin staff will scan and email the letters every night. You can respond to your camper through email and the letter will be printed out and delivered to your camper. Calling campers on you to stick with writing letters.
My camper takes medicine daily, how will they receive their medicine?
Answer: We have a full time nurse who will be at camp 24/7. The medicine will be held in
Where will my child be sleeping at camp?
Answer: Campers will be sleeping either in our platform tents or acorn huts. Both sleep 4 campers and have either cots or mattresses. Make sure to send your camper with proper bedding.
My child is registered for the same group as her best friend/sister/troopmate can they be placed in the same cabin/tent?
Answer: Yes! You will be receiving an email with a google form that asks for cabin buddies. You do not need to have a cabin buddy, but if you are going to camp with someone you know, you can request them as your cabin buddy to make the week even more fun! All requests will be answered to the best of our ability.