Camp Dellwood � Day camp
Camp open house | Sunday, May 18 | 2-4 p.m. 2301 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214
Day camp at Camp Dellwood …is an experience for girls from different troops and groups to meet outdoors each day. Girls attend as individual campers and are placed in units according to their grade in the fall. Please remember this is not troop camp and the entire troop will not be placed together in one unit. Attend day camp and make new friends!
Positions that are held by volunteers include directors, assistant directors, craft leaders, unit leaders, and assistant unit leaders. Won’t you please consider becoming a volunteer this summer? The camps also employ paid, seasonal personnel such as: health care supervisor, lifeguards, kitchen staff, tag-a-long unit staff, day camp aide instructors, bus monitors, and Math and Science Center staff.
At day camp you’ll try new craft projects, sing, discover the wonders of the outdoors and learn how to live with nature, play games, experiment with science, math, and technology, make new friends, make lasting memories, and for one night, your unit will remain in camp together. Bus transportation will not be offered Thursday night or Friday morning if you choose not to spend the night. Day camp is a great way to build your courage, confidence, and character!
Day camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All campers will have the opportunity to spend one night (Thursday) at camp. On the overnight, girls will sleep in a tent/ cabin with other girls. Adults will have separate sleeping quarters. Only registered adults volunteering the entire 5 days are allowed to stay for the overnight. Child care before and after hours is not provided.
Day camp is for all girls in grades K-7. Girl Scouts from other councils, as well as non-members, are welcome to attend day camp. Girls regardless of their ability, may attend the session of their choice at camp. Girls who are no longer active in a troop or have never been members may attend camp by paying a one time fee of $30.* For girls with a chronic illness or disability, a written statement from her physician is required and must indicate the girl can participate in routine activities without harm to herself.
Day camp is not the same as troop camping. At day camp, you and one friend will be assigned to a unit where you can work and play together all week. Each girl should list the other’s name on their registration form to guarantee placement together. Girls and parents should agree on their camper’s buddy. Often a buddy’s name is listed, but that girl already has arranged to be buddies with someone else. Placement together will not be possible if more than one name or different names are listed. Troops are not guaranteed to be placed together. Troop members attending the same session are not guaranteed the same unit assignments. All girls are placed in a unit based on the grade they will be entering in the fall. Camp buddies should be in the same grade.
*Includes Girl Scouts of the USA membership fee. Please fill out the girl member registration form in the back of this book along with the camp registration form. There are day camp aide opportunities for girls entering grades 8 through 12. A day camp aide assists the adults in leading a unit of girls at camp. Volunteers make up most of the day camp staff.
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Older girl leadership at day camp
Our camp is not open to visitors during camp sessions so that we may provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. All participants and staff must be registered prior to camp in order to attend. Please plan to visit the camps during the open house to see the units, staff and program areas.
Day camp aides have long been a part of the day camp experience. Day camp aides provide a variety of skills, talents, and support to younger campers while continuing to develop their leadership skills in an adult supported and supervised environment.
Meals
If you want to be a day camp aide this summer, here’s what you need to do: Attend a day camp Aide-in-Training week at Camp Dellwood (for new day camp aides).
Lunches and snacks for each day will be provided. Thursday dinner, evening snack, and Friday breakfast are provided for those staying overnight. To ensure camper safety, food allergies and/ or special diets cannot be accommodated. No discount can be provided if a camper does not eat the camp meals or snacks.
This training is designed to reinforce basic skills and to give a foundation for leading and working with younger girls in the outdoors. During the week the girls will also complete the Program Aide Training. Registered Girl Scouts must have completed 7th grade. Cost is $30. The fee of the training includes materials, a day camp T-shirt and patch.
Transportation Bus riders: optional bus transportation is available. Girls may attend the session of their choice. However, transportation will only be provided according to the 2014 day camp bus transportation schedule per camp. Information will come via email a few days before each session with bus stop times. Typical bus pick up times fall between 7:15-8:30 a.m. and drop off times fall between 3:30-4:45 p.m. Bus stop selection can not be changed after being submitted with the registration due to the safety of the girls. Please note that bus transportation is not available on Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings due to the camp overnight. No price adjustment will be given if a girl chooses not to participate in the overnight.
Day Camp Aide-in-Training will be offered during the following day camp sessions: Camp Dellwood • Session 1, June 2-6 • Session 2, June 9-13 • Session 3, June 16-20 • Session 4, June 23-27 All trainings are Monday through Friday with an overnight on Thursday night. You must complete the entire week of training including the overnight to be qualified to become a day camp aide.
Car riders: parents may drive their daughter to and from camp. Campers must be dropped off at camp no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and picked up between 3:40-4 p.m.
Experienced day camp aides and girls who have completed training may apply to be a day camp aide. Applicants may apply for a maximum of four sessions. The cost is $20 per session. The fee for day camp aides defrays transportation, meals and incidental expenses. The fee also includes a day camp T-shirt and patch. You must attend all five days, including the overnight.
Day camp fees-per person Dellwood Camper fee.................................................. $105 Non-Girl Scout fee*........................................................$135 Day camp Aide fee........................................................... $20 Day camp Aide in Training fee.................................... $30 Tag-a-long program fee..................................................$25 Full payment is due at time of registration. All fees include a day camp T-shirt and patch. *Includes Girl Scouts of the USA membership fee. Please also fill out the girl membership form and the camp registration form in the back of the book.
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Become a day camp volunteer!
Please understand that all adult volunteers are expected to volunteer Monday through Friday and stay on the overnight (Thursday night). This is for the safety and well being of our campers. No exceptions!
Do you enjoy the outdoors and have a passion for working with children? Are you physically able to walk around camp all day? If so, please consider volunteering at day camp this summer. Volunteers are the core of the day camp staff. This valuable learning experience would not be possible for the girls of central Indiana without volunteers. Interested parents and adults are invited to register. Each adult volunteer can send one girl to camp for free!
Staff training All day camp volunteers must attend the pre-camp meeting for the session(s) they are assigned to. At this meeting, volunteers will receive a day camp volunteer staff manual; receive unit assignments, unit lists, and unit schedules; learn about the specifics of the session; meet the people they will be volunteering with; and work with others to develop activities for their unit.
Volunteer selection The Camping Services Department in consultation with the day camp directors approve all registrations. The selection of staff is based on the qualifications of the applicant and the staffing needs of each session. For the safety of all campers, volunteers must be physically able to stand for long periods of time and walk on rough terrain All volunteers must be registered Girl Scout members and complete a background check. See forms provided.
Pre-camp meeting dates Camp Dellwood Session 1: Monday, May 19, 6-9 p.m. Session 2: Tuesday, May 27, 6:30-9 p.m. Session 3: Thursday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. Session 4: Tuesday, June 10, 6-9 p.m. Session 5: Monday, June 23, 6:30-9 p.m. Session 6: Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-9 p.m. Session 7: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30-9 p.m.
Tag-a-long program If you are a registered day camp volunteer attending all week and have a younger child, she or he may enjoy participating in the tag unit. Trained staff will provide activities on site for the child. Day camp volunteers can place a younger child in the tag unit for $25/child for the week. This fee includes a day camp T-shirt, patch, daily snack, meals on all days, bus transportation, and supplies. This fee cannot be pro-rated if your child does not stay every day. The tag unit is for the children of volunteer day camp staff only. Girls registering for the tag unit must be three through five years of age; girls who have completed kindergarten should register for day camp as a Girl Scout Daisy. Boys registering for the tag unit must be three to eight years of age. All children registering for the tag unit must be out of diapers.
Day camp skills training This training is highly recommended for first time adults planning to volunteer at Dellwood day camp this summer. Attending this training will orient you to Camp Dellwood, make you more familiar with your role at camp, and help you enjoy your volunteer week. We will take a walking tour of camp so you can learn your way around and recognize sites and landmarks. Participants will get hands-on training on equipment use, cleaning procedures, and fire building. Volunteers will also have to attend the pre-camp meeting for their specific session. Training will start at Camp Dellwood's Program Center. Camp Dellwood Thursday, May 29, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 6-9 p.m.
Volunteer staff benefits • • • •
Attend day camp for free Waive the camp fee for the girl of your choice Receive a camp T-shirt and patch Make a difference in a girl’s life
To waive a camp fee, volunteers must attend a pre-camp meeting, attend day camp five full days (Monday through Friday), and stay on the overnight (Thursday night).
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When to register
Registering with a buddy
Registration opens Friday, January 17.
• Girls who want to sign up for a unit together must complete the Buddy Information section on the registration form and list each other’s name to guarantee placement together..
How to register- four great options! 1. Register online at girlscoutsindiana.org 2. Mail registration and health history forms with full payment to: Attn: Camp Registration Girl Scouts of Central Indiana 2611 Waterfront Parkway East Drive, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46214
• Limit one buddy. Buddy must be entering the same grade in the fall. Troops are not guaranteed to be placed in the same unit.
Multiple sessions There is no limit to the number of sessions each girl may attend (financial assistance is available for one session only). A separate registration form is required for each session. You may make copies of the form, download it from our website, or request a copy from your service center. You do not need to submit additional copies of the health history form.
3. Fax registration and health history forms with full credit card payment to: 317.931.3346. 4. Deliver registration and health history forms with full payment to a Girl Scout service center. Campers, day camp aides and aides-in-training need to complete the 2014 Day Camp Individual Registration Form.
Camp fees
Adult volunteers and tag-a-longs need to complete the 2014 Day Camp Volunteer Staff Registration Form.
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is committed to providing high-quality, affordable outdoor programming for girls. Thanks to the support of product sales and other funding to the council, we are able to keep the cost of camp sessions substantially lower than the actual cost.
• All participants (including adults and tag-alongs) must complete the 2014 Day Camp Health History Form. • Camp confirmations will be emailed to all participants (please do not call to check on placement).
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Applying for financial assistance (PAG)
Questions and answers What do I wear to day camp?
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is committed to providing a positive experience to every girl who wants to be a Girl Scout. Program Assistance Grants are provided so that a family’s economic status will not be a barrier to participation.
Old clothes are the best and should include shorts or long pants, T-shirts or tank tops (no halters or midriffs), socks/shoes (closed-toe and heel only – no sandals or crocs), jacket or sweatshirt, raincoat or poncho if the weatherman predicts wet conditions.
To apply, submit the Program Assistance Grant application with your camp registration form and health history form. A $10 deposit per girl is required. This deposit is not refundable unless your child cannot be placed into a session. Use a separate grant application per girl. Please do not mail in your PAG without your camp registration form. We can not process the PAG until the camp registration is received.
What do I bring to day camp each day? Bring these items daily to camp in a backpack or similar type bag. Mark the bag with the camper’s name, unit name, and bus stop name or “car rider.” • • • •
Hat or bandana Swim suit and towel Raincoat or rain poncho (if weather warrants it) A water bottle (bottles with a screw on lid are best; no bottles with straws please) • Sunscreen and insect repellent (non-aerosol)
All applicants will be notified via email with their confirmation packet as to the approval of the request. All Program Assistance Grant information is kept strictly confidential. Grants are available for one camp session per girl.
We do not allow any of the following at camp:
Registration closes
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Registration closes 2 weeks before the beginning of each day camp session or when session is full, whichever is first.
Refund procedure
Electronic devices (including cell phones and MP3 players) Weapons, alcohol or tobacco products Drugs (prescription and over-the-counter drugs must be turned into Camp Health Supervisor)
What do I bring if I am staying overnight on Thursday?
The day camp fee does not cover the entire cost of your child attending camp. The remainder is covered by various funding sources that support Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. For this reason the refund policy is:
Bring these items to camp in a duffle bag or similar type bag on Thursday. Place all items in a trash or water-resistant bag that the camper can carry. Please label all bags with the following information (duct tape and a permanent marker works best): Camper name (first and last), unit name, bus stop name or "car rider"
Refunds are given only if cancellation is received at least two weeks prior to sessions. $25 of fee will be retained for handling charges. Refunds are not given to no shows or campers leaving camp early due to personal reasons including homesickness, sports, family vacations, behavior, etc.
• Light weight sleeping bag or bedroll (blankets) • Fitted, twin sheet (to cover mattress; girls in primitive units will not need this) • Pajamas or large T-shirt for sleeping in • Change of clothing, socks, underwear, etc. • Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/hair brush • Towel, washcloth, soap • Flashlight with new batteries • Day pack items (carry daily – see list on left) • Extra trash bag (labeled) for return trip home – many bags tear and a replacement is necessary
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Camp Dellwood day camp bus transportation To assist in determining the closest bus stop, addresses of bus stop locations are included in the schedule. Transportation is provided for service unit’s scheduled week only. If your camper is unable to attend the scheduled week, she
may attend any week, but transportation is not provided from your area. Note: If transportation is needed, she will need to use one of the bus stops listed under the particular session she plans to attend.
Session #1: June 2-6 � Connie Holzhausen, volunteer director � Sleeping Under the Snowflakes Service unit
Code
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Center Grove
D1 D2
North Grove Elementary School Center Grove Elementary School
3280 W Fairview Rd, Greenwood 2455 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood
Danwood
D3
Danville Parks and Recreation
49 N Wayne, Danville
Redbud Wa-Di-O-Ni
D4 D5 D6 D7
Trafalgar Library Needham Elementary School East Side Elementary School Whiteland United Methodist Church
424 E Tower, Trafalgar 1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd, Franklin 810 E Main Cross St, Edinburgh 300 W Main St, Whiteland
Wagon Trail
D8
Brentwood Elementary School
1630 E Oliver Ave, Plainfield
Woodland
D9
Southwest Elementary School
619 W Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood
Aide-in-Training
Complete individual registration form
Session #2: June 9-13 � Jennifer Burke, volunteer director � Under the Sea Service unit
Code
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Beech Grove
D10
Central Elementary School
64 N 10th Ave, Beech Grove
Carmel East
D11
Forest Dale Elementary School
10721 Lakeshore Dr W, Carmel
Glenns Valley
D12
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
5241 Brehob Rd, Indianapolis
Hancock
D13
New Palestine High School
4485 Victory Ln (off US 52), New Palestine
D14
Greenfield Girl Scout House
230 W North St, Greenfield
Wa-Mo-Na
D15
Paul Hadley Middle School
200 W Carlisle St, Mooresville
Aide-in-Training
Complete individual registration form
Session #3: June 16-20 � Roberta Nance, volunteer director � Safari Service unit
Code
Carmel West
D16
Fulton
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Towne Meadow Elementary School
10850 Towne Rd, Carmel
D17
Chapel Glen Elementary School
701 Lansdowne Rd, Indianapolis
Lourdes|Greater Irvington
D18
Marsh Supermarket
6243 E Washington St, Indianapolis
Manuka
D19 D20
Marsh Supermarket Hamilton Heights Elementary School
17901 River Ave, Noblesville 25150 SR 19, Arcadia
Warren
D21 D22
Hawthorne Elementary School Old Bethel United Methodist Church
8301 E Rawles Ave, Indianapolis 7995 E 21st St, Indianapolis
West Indy
D23 D24
William Penn School #49 K-Mart
1720 W Wilkins St, Indianapolis 6780 W Washington St, Indianapolis
Aide-in-Training
Complete individual registration form
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Session #4: June 23-27 � Betsy Perkins, volunteer director � Sounds of Dellwood Service unit
Code
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Acorn House Eagle Trails
D25 D26 D27
Barnes United Methodist Church Center for Inquiry, IPS 302 Lew Wallace School #107
900 W 30th St, Indianapolis 725 N New Jersey, Indianapolis 3307 Ashway Dr, Indianapolis
Hunter
D28 D29
Messiah Lutheran Church Pittsboro United Methodist Church
801 S Green St, Brownsburg 227 E Main St, Pittsboro
Mt. Vernon Trails
D30
McCordsville United Methodist Church
6247 Pendleton Pike, McCordsville
Sterling
D31
Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds
1300 E 100 S, Lebanon
Zionsville
D32
Zionsville Lions Club Park
115 S Elm St, Zionsville
Aide-in-Training
Complete individual registration form
Session #5: July 7-11 � Erica Morgan, volunteer director � Seuss on the Loose Service unit
Code
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Decatur
D33
Decatur Middle School
5108 S High School Rd, Indianapolis
Fishers
D34
Fishers Elementary School
11442 Lantern Rd, Fishers
Hamilton Southeastern D35
Fall Creek Intermediate School
12011 Olio Rd, Fishers
Ke-Bert/Twinbrook
D36
First Trinity Lutheran Church
5321 E 42nd St, Indianapolis
Roadrunner
D37
Castleton United Methodist Church
7160 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis
(use lot at address above, NOT 71st and Shadeland)
8170 Hague Rd, Indianapolis
D38
Faith Presbyterian Church
Session #6: July 14-18 � Andrea Dillon, volunteer director � Survivor Service unit
Code
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Carmel Central
D39
Smoky Row Elementary School
900 W 136th St, Carmel
Daisy
D40
Fairview Presbyterian Church
4609 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis (use back 1/4 of parking lot)
Fountain Square
D41
Paul I. Miller School #114
2251 Sloan Ave, Indianapolis
Pike
D42
Lincoln Middle School
5353 W 71st St, Indianapolis
Potowatami
D43 D44
Nora Elementary School Eastwood Middle School
1000 E 91st St, Indianapolis 4401 E 62nd St, Indianapolis
Southport
D45
Southport High School
971 E Banta Rd, Indianapolis
Session #7: July 21-25 � Donna Killian, volunteer director � Dellwood University Service unit
Code
Bus stop location
Bus stop address
Avon
D46
Avon Intermediate School East
174 S SR 267, Avon
Franklin Township
D47
Franklin Township Middle School
6019 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis
Jo-She-We
D48
Christ United Methodist Church, Westfield
318 N Union St, Westfield
Lawrence
D49 D50
Craig Middle School Belzer Middle School
6501 Sunnyside Rd, Indianapolis 7555 E 56th St, Indianapolis
Shelby
D51
Wal-Mart Supercenter Store
2500 Progress Pkwy, Shelbyville
Winding Trails
D52 D53
Crooked Creek Elementary School Spring Mill Elementary School
2150 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis 8250 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis
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