Day Camp Info


Dear Day Campers: Looking forward to the best summer ever? We are, at day camp! Day camp is a great place for girls who have completed any grade from kindergarten through eighth. There are more day camp opportunities this summer than ever before! Camp Douglas Long and Camp Seven Springs will each have six weeks of day camp this summer, while The Learning Center will have nine sessions of day camp. Girls may attend any day camp of their choice, and they may choose as many camps or sessions as they’d like. Day camp programs are designed especially for girls, giving them a chance to experience the outdoors, have fun and adventure with new friends, and gain independence. Girls register as individual campers and are placed into units based on their program level in Girl Scouting (Brownie, Junior, etc.) Activities during the week include requirements from Girl Scout Try-Its, Badges, Interest Projects and Studio 2B Focus Books. Membership in Girl Scouting is not a prerequisite; girls not currently registered as Girl Scouts are welcome to attend day camp. Older girls: We haven’t forgotten about you! Day camp is a great place for girls who have completed seventh grade and above, too. Older girls can serve as leaders in the Program Aide and Junior Assistant Leader programs. Prerequisites for leadership programs are listed under the Day Camp Leadership Opportunities on pg. 12. Be sure to check out the Lifeguard Training program at Seven Springs. It’s a great new course for you this summer! There will also be a special three-night twilight camp at The Learning Center based on the Studio 2B Focus Book “Uniquely Me! The Real Deal.” It’s going to be a great summer! Looking forward to seeing you there! Andrea “Fro” Reavis Director, The Learning Center and Day Camps 336-369-7437 areavis@tarheeltriad.org Meet Andrea “Fro” Reavis Andrea is in her second summer as Director of Day Camps, but her fifth with Tarheel Triad. She graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Spanish. She has also worked as a staff member at Keyauwee Program Center. Fro is a big music fan, loves to travel and spend time with friends and family.
Day Camp FAQs I have a question about day camp. Who can I contact? You can contact Andrea Reavis at the council office by phone (336-369-7437) or by email (areavis@tarheeltriad.org.) You can also contact the director listed for each camp by email. Can I check out day camp before I register my daughter? Yes, each camp will have open houses during the spring. This is a great time for campers to visit camp with their families. Look for each site’s open house date listed in that camp’s program descriptions. We’d love to see you! Why did the cost of transportation change? Due to the increasing cost of vehicle rental and gasoline, it was necessary for the council to adjust the fees for transportation accordingly. It is the council’s goal that all camps operate in a financially responsible manner. Camperships may be applied to transportation fees as well as general camp fees. We live in an outlying county such as Alamance, Alleghany, Caswell, Davidson, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin or Wilkes. How can my daughter get to day camp? For the first time this summer we’re offering transportation from these outlying counties to either Camp Douglas Long or Camp Seven Springs. Please see pg. 9 for more information about additional transportation. My daughter has a special need. Can she still attend day camp? Every effort will be made to accommodate girls with special needs. Please contact Andrea Reavis prior to registering for day camp to ensure that the specific needs of your daughter can be met. What activities will my daughter participate in at day camp? Every session offers favorite camp activities such as arts & crafts, singing, sports, games, nature hikes, archery (completed third grade and up,) team-building sessions, flag ceremonies and kapers (care and clean-up of program and unit areas.) Each session will also feature activities and programs related to that week’s theme. Camp Douglas Long, which has an Olympic-size swimming pool and lake, and Camp Seven Springs, which has a lake with beach area and water slides, offer swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, kayaking and other water activities in either the pool or lake.
Day Camps At A Glance (CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPLETE DETAILS)
Day Camp Locations (CLICK AN ITEM TO COMPLETE DETAILS) 1. The Learning Center [to view or to download in Adobe PDF format - click here] 2. Camp Seven Springs [to view or to download in Adobe PDF format - click here] 3. Camp Douglas Long [to view or to download in Adobe PDF format - click here]
Day Camp Programs This summer, Camp Douglas Long and Camp Seven Springs will offer matching programs for each of their six weeks. Choose the program and then the camp you’d like to attend. The Learning Center will offer nine programs this summer. (CLICK AN ITEM TO COMPLETE DETAILS) 1. Douglas Long & Seven Springs 2. The Learning Center
Day Camp Forms (These forms are in Adobe PDF format) Day Camp Registration Form Campership Form Day Camp Health_Permission Form
Transportation for Camp Douglas Long & Camp Seven Springs (CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPLETE DETAILS)
Day Camp Leadership Opportunities For Girl Scouts Grades 7 & Up (CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPLETE DETAILS)
All About Camp Fees (CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPLETE DETAILS)
Processing, Placement, Health & Safety (CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPLETE DETAILS)
Day Camp Employment Opportunities Specially selected adults are recruited to work with the girls in the day camp setting. Program in the out-of-doors offers girls and adults excellent opportunities for team building experiences and for building self-esteem. Adults tell us that they have as much fun as the girls! Anyone interested in applying to work in this fun and exciting summer program should call Andrea Reavis at the council office, 369-7437, or contact Andrea by email: areavis@tarheeltriad.org. There are both volunteer and paid positions available. Important Dates for Day Camp 2008: Staff Training: June 7, 8, 13 & 14, 2008 Douglas Long & Seven Springs Sessions: June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14- 18, July 21-25, July 28 - August 1 The Learning Center Sessions: June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30 - July 2, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28 - August 1, August 4-8, August 11-15 Positions Available: Unit Leader: Facilitates the Girl Scout program within the unit by planning, carrying-out and evaluating activities. Supervises unit staff. Qualifications: Knowledge of Girl Scout program preferred, mature and responsible decision maker, positive role model for girls. Minimum Age: 21 Salary: $230-$270/week Unit Assistant: Assists the Unit Leader in planning, leading and coordinating unit activities. Qualifications: Knowledge of Girl Scout program helpful, positive role model, ability to work with children. Minimum Age: 18 Salary: $210-$260/week Program Director: Directs and coordinates Girl Scout programming in camp, participates in planning activities, supervises scheduling. Qualifications: Knowledge of Girl Scout program preferred, ability to develop age-appropriate programs. Minimum Age: 18 Salary: $250-$275/week Program Specialist: Provides direct program to girls in specific areas such as boating, archery, nature, songs & games, sports, arts & crafts, etc. Qualifications: Knowledge of Girl Scout program helpful, positive role model for girls. Minimum Age: 18 Salary: $250-$275/week Business Manager: Responsible for daily office operations: phone, purchases, supplies, record keeping, etc. Qualifications: Business and organization skills, mature and responsible decision maker. Minimum Age: 18 Salary: $210-$260/week Waterfront Director: (Only at Douglas Long & Seven Springs) Supervises all waterfront activities: swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, kayaking. Teaches water safety, swimming, diving, boating, canoeing and lifesaving skills. Qualifications: Current Lifeguard certification, First Aid and CPR. Small craft experience desired. Minimum Age: 21 Salary: $250-$275/week Waterfront Assistant: (Only at Douglas Long & Seven Springs) Assists the Waterfront Director in organizing and administering activities at the waterfront. Qualifications: Current Lifeguard certification, First Aid and CPR. Small craft experience desired. Minimum Age: 18 Salary: $230-$270/week Health Supervisor: Responsible for the general health and safety of campers and staff. Administers First Aid and dispenses medications as necessary. Qualifications: M.D., R.N., E.M.T., or Level II First Aid Certification. Minimum Age: 21 Salary: $250-$275/week Day Camp Employment Application: 1. On-Line Application 2. Download Application in Adobe PDF format 3. References Form: Adobe PDF format Word format