Tips and Tricks The Fab Five
What counselors wish parents knew!
Campers and staff are required to carry the Fab Five • with them at all times in their backpack. Fab Five Items 1. Water bottle 2. Sun screen • 3. Insect repellent 4. Rain jacket or poncho 5. Flashlight You will receive the extensive packing list in your confirmation packet. • When preparing for camp, choose a sturdy backpack that your camper will be comfortable • carrying all day with the fab five items and other gear. Please avoid drawstring backpacks as they break easily and are not comfortable to carry all day. •
Addressing Concerns If you have a concern regarding your camper’s experience, please let us know as soon as possible. We strive to make camp a safe and positive place for all campers. To best address your concerns, please contact the Camp Director at 877-312-4764 or email info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org so a meeting can be scheduled in advance. The Camp Director’s contact information will be included in your confirmation packet. If at any time you feel your concern is not being addressed to your satisfaction, please notify the Outdoor Experience Manager at 877-312-4764 or info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
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Insects and Sunburns Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland takes measures to control ticks, mosquitoes, and sunburns—all camps will have 40% DEET bug spray and broad-spectrum SPF 30 water-resistant sunscreen at camp available for campers to use, with your permission. GSMH camp staff will ensure the application of bug spray and sunscreen throughout the day as needed and will be checking for ticks daily. Campers may bring their own bug spray and/or sunscreen, but please no scented perfumes, lotions, or bath products. Also note, all-natural bug spray and sunscreen are not always guaranteed to work.
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If you pack with your camper, make sure she knows what she has and where it is. Also, please understand that your daughter will be repacking herself. Please let your Unit Counselors know if your child regularly wets the bed. This way, they can be prepared to discreetly change the sheets and wash bedding/nightclothes in the morning, while the girls are away from the cabin at breakfast. You can help make your camper’s experience great by having mail for her each day. Please send pre-addressed and stamped envelopes with your daughter to write home. Bring separate towels for swimming and showering. Sisters do not necessarily make the best camp buddies. Please don’t tell your daughter she can call or go home if she misses home or gets homesick. Girls will be expected to help clean up after themselves. Let them practice at home with chores. Girls need a small backpack or day bag to carry their gear for daily activities. It should be large enough to hold a change of clothes and the Fab Five. Let your daughter practice taking quick showers and wash/brush her own hair before coming to camp. Please try not to make any major medication changes just before your daughter comes to camp. Put your camper’s name on everything!
Contact Information www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org 877-312-4764 info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org
