About Our Camp

POTENTIAL CAMP ACTIVITES

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• Special guest speakers

• Outdoor cooking

• Outdoor ecology activities

• Hiking

• Girl Scout program

• Arts & crafts

• Singing

• New friends & FUN

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DRESS CODE

SOCKS and durable SHOES such as sneakers or hiking boots with shoelaces are necessary for camp. NO sandals, slip-ons, clogs, jellies or heels. NO “short-shorts” or halter tops or Girl Scout uniforms. SHORTS are allowed with long socks. LONG PANTS are recommended to protect campers from deer ticks and scratches on hikes. Pack a SWEATSHIRT and LONG PANTS as temperatures can change quickly. The campers do get dirty, so, no new clothes.  Please label everything. This dress code is for campers' health and safety.

 

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

Each day, every camper needs to bring a WATER BOTTLE, a BANDANA or HAT, and a BACKPACK to carry all of her things. See CLOTHING recommendations above.

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On Monday - Thursday, each camper should bring a SACK LUNCH. 

Do NOT BRING TO CAMP

 

 Please NO radios, iPods, electronics devices, expensive items, candy, gum or sugary snacks.

 

SUNSCREEN

Campers should apply sunscreen before coming to camp each day and bring additional sunscreen for reapplication. A hat is also recommended.

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LEAVING CAMP OR LATE ARRIVALS

 

If, for any reason, your child needs to leave during the day, as for a doctor's appointment, you must send a note the previous day detailing the time your child will be leaving, who will be picking your child up, and the license number and make of their vehicle. Your child must be signed out with the camp first aider. If your child returns to camp, they must do so before 2:30 PM. You will need to sign your child back in with the camp first aider.

 

SPECIAL NEEDS

If your camper has special needs, please let us know immediately so that we can make appropriate accommodations. If there are any food allergies that we need to know about, please let us know as soon as possible and include them on the Health History form.

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CAMP PATROLS

Campers will be assigned to a camp patrol and will remain in that patrol the entire week. There are usually two adults and one camp aide assigned to each unit as well. At camp, we encourage campers to meet and make new friends.

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OUR CAMP VALUES

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Camp is a community. The camp community is unique; it is shaped by the camp's outdoor space, the teambuilding nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment we strive to create.

 

Your camper should expect to be immersed in an environment that:

• Encourages personal responsibility: campers take care of themselves, camp, and one another.

• Takes place in nature: campers learn environmental stewardship and share space with bugs and critters.

• Is "unplugged” and focused on being present: campers will not have access to personal electronics.

• Encourages self-exploration: campers try new things, explore their identity, and gain confidence.

• Relies on teamwork: campers work together.

• Is respectful and inclusive: campers and staff strive to create a safe space and respect one another’s identities.

• Nurtures belonging and the active practice of allyship: Allyship is the active way of life that allows campers to keep an open mind and heart toward the lived experiences of others, so they can learn to nurture equity, opportunity, and inclusion for everyone.

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Find out more about GSNORCAL's camp culture code.