About Camp
What will campers do at camp?
From 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, campers participate in a variety of stations such as exploring nature, outdoor skills development, cooking, crafts, and games. We encourage campers to try new skills, but being "challenged by choice" means a camper may decide they are not ready. Often seeing others successfully complete a task is all the encouragement a camper might need to give it a try themselves. More often than not, our campers surprise themselves by what they are capable of!
Each day has a special activity or unique guest speaker related to our theme. Friday afternoon is camp-wide games and silliness.
In between stations and eating great food, campers have fun with their unit. Playing games, singing songs, learning new skills, water play, or just hanging out with friends are all part of a camper's day!
We start and end each day with a traditional flag ceremony. Each unit at camp has the opportunity to lead either the opening or closing flag ceremony.
What to bring to camp
We recommend that campers bring the following items every day:
- Reusable water bottle
- A substantial "no-litter" lunch - NO NUTS
- Sunscreen
- Closed-toe shoes
- Daypack
- Sit-upon or small camp chair
- Hat (optional)
- A positive attitude and a smile :-)
We are a nut free camp and often have campers with severe allergies, so please respect the no-nut policy. If a camper has nuts in their lunch, we may need to call to bring an alternative lunch.
Camp attire
For safety, campers must wear closed-toe shoes; no open-toe sandals or flip flops. If your camper does not have the proper footwear, we will not allow them to participate in activities until shoes arrive.
We spend the entire day outdoors. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a jacket or sweatshirt, according to the weather forecast.
Per GSWW policy, we cannot share sunscreen so please make sure your camper has it applied at drop off and carries it with them during the day. Our Program Aides will remind them throughout the day to drink water and apply sunscreen!
Dropping off and picking up campers
For drop off and pick up, there will be tables set outside of the school entrance with lines for each unit color. For drop off, just check in your camper with the adult volunteer for their unit color. On Monday, you will need to drop off your medical forms and double check the approved pick up list to make sure its accurate.
Only adults on the approved checkout list setup in 6Crickets will be allowed to pick you your camper. ALL adults need photo ID to pick up their camper. Even if we know you, its GSWW policy that you need to show it every day. On pick up, there will be the same tables and once you show ID, you will get a clothespin with your camper's name so the PAs can go grab them for you.
Forest Green unit
Forest Green campers plan their overnight activities on Monday, stay overnight at River Ranch on Tuesday and Wednesday, return to camp Thursday afternoon, and join in all-camp fun and games on Friday. Forest Green campers discuss their overnight packing list as part of their overall planning on the first day of camp. However, all girls should plan to bring the following for their overnight adventure:
- Mess kit (unbreakable plate, bowl, cup, and utensils)
- Dunk bag (mesh bag to dry the dishes in their mess kit)
- Outdoor sleeping bag
- Bug repellant
- Sunscreen
- Pillow (optional)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Pajamas (no nightgowns, please)
- Extra clothing
- Flashlight
REMEMBER: Mark EVERYTHING with your camper's name!