2024 Camp Adventure Guide

2024 Day Camps Day Camps are the perfect option for busy summer schedules! Girl Scouts will have fun in the sun playing team-building games, singing songs, exploring nature and even getting a little messy in the great outdoors. Led by volunteers throughout our council, Day Camps help campers explore their unique communities at a variety of sites, including state and local parks, community centers and Girl Scout camps.

Volunteer All Day Camps are planned and staffed by volunteers— consider serving in a volunteer role this summer! When you or another adult family member volunteer full-time, your Girl Scout gets to attend for half price and the Day Camp can accommodate more campers. When you volunteer part-time, your Girl Scout is guaranteed a place in camp. Volunteer needs to be a registered Girl Scout member and must complete a background check. Fill out a volunteer application at girlscoutsem.org/daycamp . Volunteer discounts will be applied following the conclusion of the Day Camp and verification by the Director. Payments should be made in full and a refund will be provided. Waitlist Capacities are based on the number of volunteers to maintain the adult-to-girl ratio. Campers come off the waitlist as more volunteers are secured. Campers 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 2024 Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Day Camp Patch is included in the cost of registration. Some camps offer Day Camp-specific patches and T-shirts for an additional cost. Grade Levels Register your Girl Scout in the unit according to 2023-2024 grade in school. Confirmation Letters Since each camp has a unique theme and program activities, confirmation letters are sent from the volunteer directors of each camp at least two weeks prior. Trefoil Rewards Girl Scout Day Camps are eligible for Trefoil Rewards, turn to pgs. 8-9 for all the details. 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. 11 for camps that have this unit available • Attend a Day Camp Aide Training. See pg. 11 for the trainings offered in 2024 There is a fee to participate in the training; there is no cost to serve as a Day Camp Aide. Once an aide has been trained, they can pick their favorite camp and complete a Camp Volunteer application. Please visit girlscoutsem.org/forms to download the application. Camp Deposits and Fees Day Camps with a fee over $50 will require a deposit allowing time for those in need to apply for financial assistance. If no financial assistance is needed, please complete registration and deposit and then go to the balance due notification to complete the full payment. Payment of the balance is due by May 1 for all June camps and June 1 for all July camps. Girl Scouts will cancel registrations for any camps where the balance payment is not completed by the due date.

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