What is it about Doubletree Day Camp? The Basics

Day camp is a five-day themed event for Girl Scouts held during the end of June. It takes place during the day, and is a great way to make friends, learn new skills and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Day camps are designed for girls to attend individually, not for troops. Registration papers are handed out through the Troop Leaders. You register for day camp by mail. Since Doubletree Day Camp is staffed solely by Girl Scout volunteers, adults are necessary to make camp happen! Day camp fills up quickly, so girls who have a full-time, adult volunteer are given priority registration. Once these positions have been filled, girls without an adult 5-day volunteer will be admitted on a first-come, first serve basis by postmark on registration envelope.

Day Camp Volunteers Position Descriptions:       

When can I register?

Day camp registration opens on April 2, 2011. Registrations should be postmarked by the 23rd for the early bird special and best chance at placement.  Registrations received after the opening date will have a $10.00 late fee added. Camp usually fills up on the opening week.  We will accept registrations till May 7th or till the camp is full. Preference is given to girls with a 5 day volunteer!

Can a girl attend day camp even if she’s not a Girl Scout?

Yes! Girls who are not Girl Scouts are encouraged to join the fun! Non-Girl Scouts just need to include a $12.00 membership fee to be paid with the day camp registration.

What will the badge activities be?

Who can volunteer?

A day camp volunteer can be any adult, 18 years or older, who has completed the Girl Scout Volunteer Position Application, Background Check, and the Day Camp Adult Registration form. This includes moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and family friends. Day camp must maintain a ratio of one adult to every five girls. Doubletree day camp provides training for volunteers prior to camp. Training dates are June 1st at the park 5:30p.m. - 8:00p.m. and June 18th  camp set-up  10:00a - 2:00p.  All volunteers are required to attend.

Training is required for all day camp volunteers. The dates for training are:

Leader/Aide Training l                                                         Training ll with Camp Set-up

(Receive unit boxes, cook meal)                                            Saturday, June 18, 2010

Wednesday, June 1, 2010                                                      10:00A.m.-2:00 p.m.

Good Times Shelter, 5:30P.M.–8:00 p.m.                               Sycamore Sportsmen / Conservation Club Sycamore Park (entrance off of Airport Rd.)                           1773 W. Motel Road Sycamore, IL  60178 

Tags Unit: 

Doubletree day camp offers brother and preschool units for the children of full-time day camp volunteers who have completed Day Camp training.  Tags Unit: This unit is provided for day camp staff children who are age two and up to Kindergarten.  Preschool-aged children must be toilet-trained. Tags can be dropped off upstairs at the brown building and picked up at the end of the day by 3:15.  Please sign your child/children “in” and “out” daily.

What to bring:  ·       

Monday through Thursday – Lunch and drink (a refrigerator is available) ·       

• Monday – a one-time snack for 20 to share ·       

• Water bottle (labeled)

• Swimsuit and towel (for water play) ·       

• Change of clothes and shoes ·       

• Towel or mat for rest time (labeled) ·       

Girl Scout Day Camp (Unit/ 16 Girls) Levels

We have 1 unit Daisy Girl Scout (Entering grade 1 in Fall 2009)

We have 3-4 units Brownie Girl Scouts (Entering grades 2-3 in Fall 2009)

We have 3-4 units (Includes Overnight Camping trip) Junior Girl Scouts (Entering grades 4,5,& 6 in Fall 2009)

Some years we also have 1 unit of Juniors that do not participate in the overnight trip.

Cadette Girl Scouts (Entering grades 6-7 in Fall 2009) (Includes Overnight Camping trip) We have 1 unit for 6th / 7th grade Cadette Girl Scouts.

Older Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts (Entering grades 8 & up) who have completed program aide training can assist at day camp in leadership roles, such as leading songs and games and helping in a specific unit. Serving as a day camp/program aide gives older girls the opportunity to gain organizational and leadership skills.

Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts who have not yet completed training, but would like to assist at day camp in non-leadership role with Tags, or Food are always welcome too.

Do Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts need to complete program aide training in order to help at day camp?

No. Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts who have not completed program aide training can still help with day camp as a day camp aide. Day camp aides are Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts who have not yet completed training, but would like to assist at day camp in non-leadership role.ie: ( Tags, or Boys).    

Program aides are Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts who have completed program aide training and who assist at day camp in leadership roles, such as leading songs and games and helping in a specific unit. Serving as a day camp/program aide gives older girls the opportunity to gain organizational and leadership skills while meeting other older Girl Scouts from the council.

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It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!  (Available early March)

1)     Print or request a registration packet if you didn’t receive one through a Leader. Choose the method that is easiest for you!

• Call 630-632-8439 to request a registration packet for you to pick up..

• E-mail registration request to: whitneysiebens@verizon.net to request a registration packet be e-mailed back to you.

2)     The following information must be completed and received in order to process your phone message or E-mail request:

• Your first and last name.

• Day Camp 2011 in subject line.

• Your complete address including city and zip code.

• Your phone number including area code.

• The number of packets you are requesting, clarifying the camper group(level), girl camper’s name, or program/day camp aide registration.

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3)   Early Bird Registration post marked for day camp is April 2-23, 2011. Mail the completed registration packet (Day Camp Adult and Girl Registration forms, in a business size, self-addressed, stamped envelope and your check or money order (no cash, please!). The cost this year is $50.00 for one week and the overnight cost is $65.00.  Make checks payable to Girl Scouts Northern Illinois Council.) to the address listed for this years day camp. Registrations are to be mailed only (no drop-offs) with a postmark of April 2-23, 2010 for early bird discount. Registrations will be accepted till camp is full or May 7th.

Mailing address for 2011 day camp is:

Day Camp 2011  Dan Yunek 10566 North Grove Road     Sycamore, IL  60178

Sending your registration packet to Girl Scouts Northern Illinois Council will delay your registration. Consequently, you may miss the early bird discount registration deadline. Registration forms will be processed thought May 7th.

Is financial assistance available?

Yes, financial assistance is available. If you wish to apply, then please phone GSNI Council at 847-741-5521.

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Cost

Early Bird Discount is $50 for registered Girl Scouts. “Cookie Dough”/“J-Bucks” may be used.

$62 for new Girl Scouts (includes $12 Girl Scouts of the USA registration fee, valid through September 2011.)

Registrations received April 24 - May 7 will have a $10 late fee added.

Can I use Cookie Dough or J Bucks to pay for part of my registration fees?

Yes, Cookie Dough  and/or J Bucks  and gift certificates can be used to pay for part of your registration fees.

Are refunds available?

All refund requests must be received in writing three weeks prior to camp (excluding medical emergencies). Since supplies must be purchased prior to camp, full refunds may not be possible, unless the Camper’s spot can be filled..

 

 Training dates are Wednesday, June 1, 2011 and Saturday, June 18, 2011

All volunteers are required to attend.

 

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Day Camp Date Location Sycamore Sportsman Club, Motel Road, Sycamore

 

 

Buddies - Want to be placed with a Buddy? Be sure to check that box and give a name for your buddies. Buddies are not guaranteed but we try to place them in the same unit.

 

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EVERYDAY GEAR LIST FOR ALL :

·       Monday – bring a Gorp item

·       Camp Shirt - On the first day of camp, you will receive your camp tee-shirt.  Please wear it every day so that we know you are a part of the Doubletree Day Camp. 

·       Tuesday – bring permission slips for the overnight (units 6-10)

·       Bandanna

·       Tote bag or back pack

·       Rain gear (coat or poncho)

·       Compass (label with name)

·       Insect repellent (non-aerosol)

·       Sit-upon (mat or pad to sit on)

·       Water bottle (filled)

·       Sun lotion (optional, lotion only)

·       Mess kit (Plate, cup, bowl, silverware)

·       Dunk Bag (Mesh bag for sanitizing dishes)

·       Friday–bring a piece of fresh fruit

Gorp = small bite size nuts, candies, pretzels, dried fruit, cereals, excreta… marshmallows are not recommended.

Please Label ALL items with camper’s name so we can get any extra items from the lost and found to the right camper.

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OVERNIGHT GEAR LIST:

For Wednesday Units 6-10

·       Sleeping bag & Small pillow (optional)

·       Jeans and shoes with a heal for horseback riding

·       Sweat suit or suitable clothes for sleeping

·       Change of clothes

·       Extra pair of socks

·       Washcloth or hand towel

·       Toothbrush & Toothpaste

·       Outerwear per weather (rain gear)

·       Flashlight with new batteries (label w/name)

·       Water bottle (filled)

·       Sun lotion (optional, lotion only)

·       Insect repellent (non-aerosol)

·       Sit-upon (mat or pad to sit on)

Please Label ALL items with camper’s name so we can get any extra items from the lost and found to the right camper.

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Overnight:            

Overnight:     Open to all girls entering grade 4 and up

                        Date:            Wednesday–Thursday June 22-23, 2010        

                        Field Trip:    Woodside Ranch Resort  Horseback Riding

                        Overnight Location:   W4015 State Road 82  Mauston WI  53948I

Open to all girls entering grade 4 and up

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Transportation:  Carpooling is encouraged due to the narrow road which causes a terrible traffic jam (requiring patience of the highest level). 

To help with traffic  Units 1 to 5 should be dropped off at 8:40 a.m. and Units  6 to 10 at 8:50a.m.

 If you want to get out with your child, please park in the designated parking area before the turn around. Please watch for Safety people they will instruct you where to drop off and pick up your child. Please have your child and gear ready to exit your car.   Always Safety First!    Thanks for your patience.   

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Weather

If you wake up and the day is overcast and drizzling, wear rain gear and prepare to go through a regular day.  If you wake up and it is pouring, thunder and lightning we will hold camp at the Sycamore United Methodist Church. Your Unit leader will contact you at 7:30 am if we go to the church. The day is shortened and will end at 1:00 p.m. Please call your unit leader if unsure of where to go. If camp is underway and it begins to thunder and lighting, we will take shelter in the (brown) tags building and camp will end at 1:00 p.m.   If you wake up and a tornado warning has been issued we cancel that day of camp. Safety is the most important issue. We have 200 hundred people at camp to keep safe. Please review with your child what they need to do if any of these occurs. Your understanding and patience at a difficult time for everyone is appreciated.

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Reminder about mail.  We deliver mail every day.  Drop off is located in the morning where the cars drop off the girls. A mail can will be positioned in the center of  the turn around loop in road for the daily drop off of mail. The girls anticipate the delivery of mail from family members each day and is well worth the effort!  Mark your envelope with child’s first and last name and unit number.

   

 

 

 

 

Day Camp 2008  June 23 - 27, 2008

                       

 

 

Day Camp 2008 Badges

Girl Scout Junior Badge  Basics I       Girl Scout Junior Badge Basics Il  

Girl Scout Brownie Try-it Basics I     Girl Scout Brownie Try-it Basics II    

Cadette IP "Uncovering The Evidence"

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Day Camp 2007

Tshirt                                     All Camp Patch    

       Brownie Try-its  

 

         Junior Badges   

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Thank You Volunteers for a Wonderful Jungle Day Camp week.

Doubletree 2007 Day Camp

 

 

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“A Pirates Life For Me”                                                          Doubletree 2006 Day Cam

           

Big Thanks to all the Volunteers that made 2006 day  camp a great success .  The girls had a wonderful trip to Navy Pier.  Special Thanks to Sue Purdom and Janna Link last year's awesDay Camp Chair and Day Camp Director!!!!!　

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