2021 Camp Adventure Guide

Girl Scout Day Camps have a little something for everyone-whether girls want to learn new skills like cooking over a fire, play team-building games or conduct science experiments with their new pals-there is something that fits every interest and busy summer schedule. We guarantee that she will have fun in the sun playing games, singing songs and even getting a little messy in the great outdoors!

VOLUNTEER All Day camps are planned and staffed by volunteers- consider serving in a volunteer role this summer! When you volunteer full-time, your Girl Scout gets to attend for half price, and the Day Camp can accommodate more girls. When you volunteer part-time, your Girl Scout is guaranteed a place in camp. Fill out an application at girlscoutsem.org/daycamp to become a part of the team! Be one of the first 200 registered volunteers• for Day camp and get a commemorative GSEM Day Camp water bottle sticker! •must register online and fill out and submit the volunteer application to be eligible WAITLIST Capacities are based on the number of volunteers currently committed at each camp to maintain the appropriate adult- to-girl ratio and current COVID-19 guidelines. Spots open and girls are moved off the waitlist as additional volunteers are secured and COVID-19 guidelines are updated. Girls on the waitlist are subject to the same refund policy as those who have been accepted into the program. REFUNDS A written request must be provided to the Answer Center two weeks prior to the start of the program to receive a refund. No refunds will be given if a camp session is dismissed early or begins late due to unforeseen extreme weather conditions. PATCH A 2020 Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Day camp Patch with a 2021 date bar is included in the cost of registration. Some camps offer Day camp-specific patches and T-shirts for an additional cost. CONFIRMATION LETTERS Since each camp has a unique theme and program activities, confirmation letters are sent from the directors of each camp at least two weeks prior.

RESIDENT CAMP COUPONS Day Camps are not eligible for Resident Camp Coupons. AIDES We are looking for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors interested in helping at Day camp. To become a Day camp Aide, there are several options. > Register for an Aide-in-Training (AIT) unit at a specific Day Camp. This unit is open to older girls to work with unit leaders and younger campers, all while attending Day Camp. See pg. 7 for camps that have this unit available > Attend a Day Camp Aide Training, see pg. 7 for the training offered at camp There is a fee to participate in the training; there is no cost to serve as a Day camp Aide. Once a girl has been trained, she can pick her favorite camp and complete a Camp Volunteer application. Please visit girlscoutsem.org/forms to download the application. For questions about Day Camp or assistance with registration, please contact the Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or ans1Nercenter@girlscoutsem.org.

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