GSEM Volunteer Essentials

VIII. Camping A. A camping experience of less than one week in duration that takes place within, or no more than 100 miles beyond Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri boundaries is considered troop camping. B. Girl Scout Brownie troops are limited to camping trips of no more than three days. C. Troops camping on non-council-owned property must have at least one adult per troop who is a certified troop camper and one adult who is certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED through an approved agency or certifying organization. Such training must include face-to-face, hands-on skill checks. A troop camp certification may be obtained by any registered, background checked and approved adult member of Girls Scouts, 18 years or older, and who successfully completes the required Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Troop Camp certification course(s). D. When overnight camping on council-owned property, at least one adult per unit must have completed the applicable, required camp certification courses. When a Camp Supervisor is not on duty on council-owned property, a licensed troop camper and an adult certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED is required. E. The use of liquid fire starters of any kind is prohibited by troops at any Girl Scout activity. F. Troops must obtain permission from the Camping Services department for troop camping experiences on non-council-owned sites, except for overnight backyard camping. G. All Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri-owned camp properties are closed during Black Bear Hunting Season, Modern Firearms Deer Hunting Season (including Youth Portion) and special managed hunts sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Outdoor program activities including camping on non-Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri-owned property are restricted in areas that may be impacted by these hunts. Applications by troops for camping on non-council-owned property during hunting season will be considered only if the site is in an area where these hunts do not take place. IX. Trips A. Any daytime activity away from a regular troop meeting time and place is considered a day trip. The Neighborhood Manager must be informed before troops travel outside the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri area. B. A Girl Scout Daisy troop may participate in an occasional overnight camping/trip experience, with a registered adult leader and a parent/caregiver for each Girl Scout Daisy. C. Girl Scout Brownie troops are limited to domestic trips of no more than two nights and three days, while Junior troops are limited to domestic trips of no more than four nights and five days. D. Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador troops may take extended trips and international trips. E. Backyard camping and non-camping overnights at places such as the local YWCA/YMCA, churches, schools, leader’s home, etc., do not require permission from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Staff, but the Neighborhood Manager must be informed. F. When planning a trip, sufficient space must be reserved so that each girl has her own bed. G. Troops must obtain permission from the Senior Manager of Risk Management for all troop trips of one or more nights. H. The use of 15-passenger vans, at any time, is prohibited by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. I. All contracts must be approved in writing by designated Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Officials.