FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

HOW DO YOU DIVIDE THE CAMPERS INTO UNITS?

Campers are divided into groups of approximately 8-12 kids of the same age range. We do not group by troop level (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, etc) because each troop has their own timeline of bridging and not every “Brownie” is the same age.

DOES IT MATTER IF MY BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT IS IN A UNIT WITH JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS?

No. The leaders lead to the level of age and do not determine their activity planning based on Girl Scout troop levels of Daisy, Brownie, Junior, etc.

WILL MY CAMPER BE PUT IN A UNIT WITH THEIR FRIENDS?

We understand that for some kiddos, camp can feel more “comfortable” when attended with friends or people they already know. We agree! Yet, we strongly encourage our campers to “Make new friends, but keep the old” when attending camp. We allow one or two “buddy requests” on the application form, but know that this is simply a request and that we will do the best we can to accomodate your request without compromising the dynamic of the camp unit.

WHAT IS ANOTHER AWESOME REASON YOU DO NOT ENCOURAGE GROUPS OF FRIENDS TO BE IN THE SAME UNIT AT CAMP?

Because…drama. To put it plain and simple, three’s a crowd. Also, think of the few girls in the camp unit, from a different school…or troop… without “buddies” and how they can feel inadvertently left out of a larger group of girls that already know each other. Trust us, your camper will flourish when given the space to make new friends and develop their camper persona independently.

DO YOU ALLOW BOYS AT THE CAMP?

There is a boys unit for volunteer staff kids under the age of 18. They participate in flag ceremonies, field day and other camp activities.

ARE ANY MEALS INCLUDED?

Dinner the night of your camper’s late night is included. Two snacks a day are provided. Campers must bring their own lunch.

WHAT ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES OR MEDICAL CONCERNS?

We take very special note of food allergies and provide safe options for late night dinner & daily snacks to make food allergy accommodations. Campers with severe food allergies are given a bracelet to wear the entire week. Severe medical conditions are closely monitored by all of our camp staff, especially your camper’s unit leader. There will be a mandatory health history form to complete upon camp registration.

THERE WILL BE A VERY LENGTHY AND INFORMATIVE LETTER SENT TO YOU RHOME MAILING ADDRESS ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE CAMP BEGINS. THIS LETTER WILL INCLUDE WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT TO BRING, WHAT TO EXPECT, DAILY SCHEDULES, HOW TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP FROM CAMP, WHO YOUR LEADERS ARE AND IN WHAT CAMP UNIT YOUR CAMPER IS PLACED.

QUESTION NOT ANSWERED? EMAIL: DIRECTOR@CAMPOHAHLAYLAY.COM