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Girls can experience camp in various settings. If this will be your girl's first attending camp, you may want to consider some preparation that might help make herr camp experience more fun and rewarding.
Talk together about camp.
Discuss what camp will be like. Camp has a routine and daily schedule that may not be anything like your schedule at home. Consider role-playing anticipated camp situations, such as using a flashlight to find the bathroom at night. Will your girl be comfortable sleeping in a cabin with other girls, knowing that their counselor is in a nearby cabin? Think of camp as a learning experience. While your girl is away for a week, or even three days, she can develop a stronger sense of self, make new friends, develop social skills, learn teamwork, and use her creativity for projects and problem solving.
Have realistic expectations.
The purpose of camp is to have fun and learn something new. Remember that not every moment of camp will be filled with excitement - girls will have down time. Just like at home, there are chores (called kapers) to be taken care of each day.
Camp is not home-sweet-home.
Some girls may experience homesickness once they are at camp. If possible, visit the camp ahead of time. Check the Camp Property Information page to see which camps hold Open House events for parents and campers, before summer camp begins.
Girls, are you ready for camp?
Take this quiz and decide for yourself. Circle your honest answer.
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NO
WAY! |
SOMETIMES
OR MAYBE |
YOU
BET! |
| Can you stay overnight at a friend's house without missing your family
or feeling lonely/sad? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Can you shampoo your own hair and keep it brushed and neat? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Are you willing to try new foods that you haven't eaten before? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Do you enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, sports, and
sleeping in a cabin or tent? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Can you survive without a radio, TV, air conditioning, and a telephone
or cell phone? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Can you pack your own suitcase with the things you need? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Can you make your own bed and keep track of your belongings? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Do you like to meet new people and do things with other girls - not just
your best friends? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Are you brave during thunderstorms, when you see a Daddy Long
Legs, or when you hear strange noises at night? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Have you earned Cookie Credit and/or can you save some of your own
money to use for camp? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Can you live by the Girl Scout Law? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Do you really want to go to camp? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
ADD UP ALL THE NUMBERS YOU HAVE CIRCLED: ____________ |
12-21 points: You will be happiest at one or two-night sessions, troop/family camps, or maybe try one of our Day Camps.
22-30 points: You’re ready for adventure! Pick the program that sounds like FUN to you and matches your grade level and experience.
30-36 points: You must be an experienced camper! You are ready to come to camp on your own for a week or longer and to make new friends. |
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| Can you relax and enjoy yourself while your girl sleeps overnight
at a friend’s house? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Would you be OK communicating with your girl only by mail?
(The camp phone is for emergency use only.) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Would you be willing to attend an open house to see the camp and
meet the camp staff? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Are you prepared to not see your girl for several days? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Are you comfortable with your girl living and playing in an outdoor,
rustic setting (where it might rain)? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Would you be willing to work with your girl before camp so she will be
comfortable using a sleeping bag, mess kit and flashlight? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Do you believe Girl Scout camp provides girls with a fun and rewarding
experience that builds skills, self-worth and independence? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Are you willing to entrust the camp staff and counselors with the
care of your girl? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Are you confident in your girl’s ability to: |
| Shampoo and brush/comb her own hair? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Make her bed and keep track of her belongings? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| If the camp session calls for it, sleep in a tent knowing her counselor is
nearby in another tent? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
ADD UP ALL THE NUMBERS YOU HAVE CIRCLED: ____________
11-18 points: Day camp sounds like the perfect fit for you and your
girl! To help get ready for an overnight, or resident, camp in the
future, try to give her more opportunities to exercise her
independence.
19-26 points: You are ready to send your girl to resident camp!
You both may feel more confident if you attend a camp open
house, where available, and follow the tips in your confirmation
materials. (Available at www.gsnwgl.org after May 1.)
27-33 points: You and your girl are ready for anything! You are
confident in her abilities and you are willing to help her prepare
for camp. |
