Day Camp 2011
Hidden Valley Girl Scout Day Camp Information
What: Girl Scout Day Camp allows girls to explore and learn about nature, cook over an open fire, make crafts, enjoy outdoor adventures and make new friends!
Who: Registered Girl Scouts who’ve completed grades K-5. Girls completing 6th grade and older may apply to be aides at Day Camp.
When: TBA
8:45am-3:00pm daily
Overnight on Thursday for Juniors & up
Where: Hidden Valley Camp, NW corner of 15th and Kasold, Lawrence, KS
Why: Because it’s FUN!!
Fees: $45 for campers (includes t-shirt, cup, crafts, all activities, snacks and meals)
Sister Plan: Families with 3 or more girls attending Day Camp are eligible for the sister discount plan. Each registration fee can be reduced by $5.
Deadline: Camper Registrations must be postmarked by TBA.
WE NEED YOU!! Our camp is completely staffed by volunteers. Volunteering at camp is a great way to make a difference. We need adult volunteers for one day shifts, lunch shifts, activity leaders and full-week Unit Leaders. Training for the Unit Leaders TBA, 9:00am-2pm. Day camp orientation will be from 9:00am-11:00am. An outdoor skills refresher will follow from 11-2pm and will include fire building, knife safety, etc. and lunch cooked over an open fire. Volunteers with outdoor training may omit the refresher. All adult volunteers are welcome to attend the orientation and training. Please contact the Hidden Valley Day Camp Director for more information or to RSVP for this training.
ATTENTION: Camper Registration Forms submitted with completed Adult Volunteer Forms will be given priority.
Forms
- Camper Registration with Camper Health Form (required for campers K-5)
- Camper Scholarship Application (optional): $35 scholarships are available
- Adult Volunteer Form with Adult Health Form: required for every adult at camp
- Day Camp Aide Application Form (for scouts grades 6-12)
- Day Camp Aide Reference Form (Supply 2 references with forms and a stamped envelope addressed to:
Day Camp Registrar, 2200 Vail Way, Lawrence, KS 66047)
Mail all forms to: Day Camp Registrar, 2200 Vail Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
Make checks payable to: Douglas County Girl Scouts
Day Camp Aide Information
Registered Girl Scouts who’ve completed grades 6-12 (Teen Scouts) may apply to be Day Camp Aides. APPLY TO BE AN AIDE FOR ONE OR BOTH WEEKS!
Day Camp Aides must attend the mandatory training and overnight, TBA. This is for ALL aides. The training is used to get to know each other, practice/teach skills, and to work together as a group. The purpose of the training is to build teamwork, enthusiasm, and to have fun. This teamwork, fun and enthusiasm is passed on to our campers giving them a memorable camp experience. Day Camp Aides will also attend the Thursday overnight during camp with the Junior scouts.
When: TBA
8:45am-3:00pm daily
Overnight on Thursday for Juniors & up
Fees: $15 for Day Camp Aides (includes Camp training, t-shirt, cup, activities, and meals)
Deadlines: Aide forms and References must be postmarked by April 1, 2011.
First time applicants must complete Program Aide Intern Training.
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO GIRLS WHO:
- Mail completed forms by the due date.
- Complete Aide Intern Training.
- Have experience (camping, helping with younger girls, prior Day Camp Aide, etc.)
APPLY NOW:
- Mail completed Day Camp Aide Application to:
Day Camp Registrar, 2200 Vail Way, Lawrence, KS 66047
Make checks payable to Douglas County Girl Scouts - Supply 2 references with Day Camp Aide Reference Forms and a stamped envelope addressed to:
Day Camp Registrar, 2200 Vail Way, Lawrence, KS 66047