Frequently Asked Questions
Does my girl need to be a Girl Scout to register for
camp?
By attending camp, your child is a Girl Scout! If she
is not yet a registered member, please check the appropriate box in
the camp registration process, and pay the additional $25 Girl Scout
registration fee.
Can my girl be placed in the same unit with her friend?
If your girl’s friend is also signed up for the same program, then
yes, both girls can be in the same program unit. Be sure to list her
friend as a “buddy” in the registration process.
Who are the staff members?
Our camp staff members are
enthusiastic, talented and caring adults who are selected on the basis
of their experience, ability to serve as positive role models, and
their genuine desire to work with children. We select staff who are
committed to creating a caring and supportive environment that
respects each child as an individual and allows her to feel good about
who she is.Staff members are recruited from colleges and universities
nationwide, local community agencies, and Girl Scout referrals.
Criminal and sexual background checks are completed on all staff members.
What training does the staff receive?
All staff are
certified in First Aid/CPR and receive an extensive training prior to
the arrival of all campers. Training includes activity programming and
outdoor skills, health and safety, emergency procedures, child
development, meeting camper needs, dealing with homesickness and much
more. Staff members who supervise and instruct high adventure or
specialty activities are required to have additional training and qualifications.
What are the check in and check out times?
Check in and
out times vary between camps. Generally, our Day Camps run Monday
through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Resident Camp runs from 4:00pm
Sunday through 2:00pm Friday. This will all be confirmed in the Camp Packets that each registration will link
to.
Is there Financial Assistance?
Yes! Girl Scouts of
Southern Arizona firmly believes that all girls should be able to
experience camp, and we work hard to secure funding to make that
possible. It is simple to apply and we ask caregivers to do so online
here.
