Prepare for Summer Camp

Nothing compares to the unforgettable memories made at camp each summer. Whether you attend day camp, troop adventure camp, or overnight camp, you will head home with a piece of what we call “camp magic.”

Camp magic can look different for everyone. It might be a friendship bracelet you wear back to school, a camp song stuck in your head, or a stubborn tie dye under your fingernails! At our camps, we are committed to a safe and fun experience so that you can make the magic last a lifetime.

You’re invited to visit camp!

Camp open house is your chance to see where campers will sleep, eat, and explore all that camp has to offer! Summer camp drop-offs will will be drive-through format again this year, so come take a tour, try a camp activity, and get a chance to ask the camp director questions before camp opens!

If you are attending one of our council-run summer camps, overnight camp, day camp, or troop adventure camp (TAC) please follow the step below.

COMMON CONCERNS & FAQ’S

CONTACTING YOUR CAMPER

PACKING FOR CAMP

Camp Info Webinars

Have questions about summer camp? Join our camp directors in a zoom session to learn more about camp answer any questions you may have. Register Below:

Webinar 1 | Monday, January 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Webinar 2 | Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Confirmation Information

Once you register, download your confirmation packet from MyGS! We’ll also have confirmation packets available to download on this webpage once we get closer to summer camp.

Overnight Camp Confirmation Packet – COMING SOON

Day Camp Confirmation Packet – COMING SOON

TAC Leader Information – COMING SOON

Preparing for Camp

Have you read through our list of frequently asked questions? They’ll answer many of your lingering questions about medications, food allergies, birthdays at camp, and more.

Check out our Missing Home section for tips and tricks to help your camper prepare for her stay at camp.

Arrival & Departure

We’re so excited to see you at camp this summer! Here’s what you can expect for check-in and check-out.

Day Camp

Check-In Procedures: Day Camp
We have adjusted our check-in procedures for camp this summer. Passengers must remain in their vehicle throughout the check-in process.

On Monday morning, check-in is drive-through style 8-9 a.m. Please plan to spend about 15 minutes checking your camper into camp.
Enter the driveway and follow the traffic flow. At a couple of different stops, camp staff will greet you on the driver’s side of your vehicle to check in your camper.
We will:
- Ask for your camper’s name and verify which group she is registered in
- Make sure all paperwork has been completed and have you fill out any missing documents
- Collect any prescriptions or medications
- Conduct a temperature check and ask several COVID-related questions
When done, we’ll have your camper exit the vehicle from the passenger side door, taking her daypack, water bottle, lunch, and other supplies. A friendly camp counselor will escort her to her group nearby!
Check-in on Tuesday through Friday is drive-thru style from 8:30-9 a.m.

Please explain this process to your camper, so they know what to expect and are prepared to leave your vehicle without you! Our counselors are prepared if a little bit of homesickness appears at this time.

Check-Out Procedures: Day Camp
You must bring a photo ID to pick up your camper each day.

Afternoon check-out is drive-thru style, 4-5 p.m. in the parking lot. Each day a staff member will greet you at the driver’s side to verify that the adult picking up your camper has permission to do so. The staff will check the transportation release and the adults’ photo ID.

Once identification has been checked, and the camper has been signed out, a staff member will bring your camper to the passenger side of your vehicle and help her in if needed!

Overnight Camp

Check-In Procedures: Overnight Camp
We have adjusted our check-in procedures for camp this summer. Passengers must remain in their vehicle throughout the check-in process.

On the first day of camp, check-in is drive-thru style 2-4 p.m. Please plan to spend about 20 minutes checking your camper into camp (though it may take additional time if your camper has medication).
Enter the driveway and follow the traffic flow. At a couple of different stops, camp staff will greet you on the passenger side of your vehicle to check in your camper.
We will:
- Ask for your camper’s name and verify which group she is registered in
- Make sure all paperwork has been completed and have you fill out any missing documents
- Conduct a temperature check and ask several COVID-related questions
- Have your camper exit the vehicle for a head-lice check
When done, we’ll have your camper exit the vehicle from the passenger side, taking her daypack, water bottle, and other supplies. A friendly camp counselor will help get her luggage onto a wagon and escort her to her nearby group!
There will be additional stops after dropping off your camper. One will allow you to leave any mail you would like delivered to your camper throughout the week (make sure it has their name, session, and day you’d like it given to them written on it!), and another will be where we collect any prescriptions or medications for your camper.

Check-Out Procedures: Overnight Camp
You must bring a photo ID to pick up your camper.

Check-out is drive-thru style, 4-5 p.m. A staff member will greet you at the passenger’s side to verify that the adult picking up your camper has permission. The staff will check the transportation release and the adult’s photo ID.
Once identification has been checked, and the camper has been signed out, a staff member will bring your camper to your vehicle and help her gather her luggage and get it into the car.

If your camper had medication during their stay at camp, please visit the medication station on your way out to collect it.

Troop Adventure Camp

Check-In Procedures: Troop Adventure Camp

Check-in on the first day of your session is from 2 – 3 p.m. Please try to arrive during this window as much as possible. Staff will not be ready for check-in until 2 p.m.

Check-Out Procedures: Troop Adventure Camp photo ID.

Once identification has been checked, and the camper has been signed out, a staff member will bring your camper to the passenger side of your vehicle and help her in if needed!