BASIC CAMP QUESTIONS

What is Camp Wasiu II?

Located high in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains near Sierra City, California, Camp Wasiu II gives girls the opportunity to be away from home for a safe two- to five-night camping experience. Campers live in platform tents in units of 8-24 girls and 2-4 staff.

Who can attend camp?

Any girl can attend Camp Wasiu II, even if she is not a Girl Scout. (A $15 registration fee will be added to the resident camp fee for any girl who is not registered as a Girl Scout.)

Is transportation available?

Transportation to and from camp is available from Reno, NV, and Truckee, CA. Families can also choose to drive their child to camp.

What kind of food is served at camp?

We provide healthy meals and snacks at camp. Menu planning is supervised by a licensed nutritionist and meals are prepared by our trained kitchen staff. Special diets (as noted on the health form) may be accommodated on an individual basis. Meals are served family-style in the dining hall. Some meals may include cookouts, barbeques, or sack lunches

May I visit camp?

We ask that parents/guardians not visit their campers at camp. We have found that a visit from home causes homesickness, not just for your camper but also for other campers. We encourage campers and their families to come to the Open House to see the camp together. Open House for Camp Wasiu II is Saturday, June 28, 2008, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. At that time come meet the staff, check out the camp store, and tour the camp! During camp, if you have concerns regarding your camper, the camp staff will be happy to check on her and let you know how she is adjusting to camp.

REGISTRATION:

How do I register?

Select the program(s) your daughter wants to attend.
Complete the Resident Camp Registration Form available at the Camp Registration and submit the completed form by mail, fax, on-line, or in person.
Send a $95 deposit with each camp registration form you submit. Checks must be payable to Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. (There will be a service charge for all returned checks.)
If you are requesting financial assistance, complete the Financial Assistance Form available at the Campership and submit it in with your registration.
If your daughter plans to attend more than one session, a separate registration form and $95 deposit are required for each session.

What is the camp program I requested is full?

You will be notified if the camp program you requested is full. If you listed a second choice, and space is available, your daughter will be placed in that program.

Can my daughter be in the same unit as her friends?

Your daughter may request to be with one special friend in the same unit if her friend also registers for the same program and requests to be with your daughter. For this request to be considered, both girls' registration forms must be mailed together in the same envelope. Every effort will be made to honor the request; however, we cannot guarantee placement of girls in the same unit.

CAMP FEES:

When is final payment of any outstanding camp fee balance due?

If the total camp fee was not made at the time of registration, any outstanding balance is due to the Service Center four (4) weeks prior to the camper’s first day of camp. If payment is not received by this date, your camper’s spot at camp will be forfeited. If you are using cookie credits mail the form in with your invoice. To discuss payment plan options contact the Camp Registrar. Payments may be made by check, money order, VISA, or MasterCard.

Is financial aid available?

Financial aid is available and considered on a case-by-case basis. A completed Financial Assistance Form must be submitted with the Resident Camp Registration Form for financial aid to be considered.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:

When is my daughter's registration confirmed?

A registration is considered confirmed as soon as it is placed into the Council's computer system.

How will I know that my daughter is registered?

Allow at least two weeks to receive confirmation of your registration. Upon confirmation you will receive a confirmation packet with important camp information and the forms required for camp participation.

REFUND POLICY:

What is your refund policy?

If the requested program is full and no alternative is acceptable, or if the financial aid amount requested is not fully granted, then the total amount sent in with the registration will be refunded.

After a registration is confirmed, a refund requested in writing more than four weeks prior to the camper’s first day of camp will be granted minus the $95 deposit. If a written request is received less than four weeks prior to the camper’s first day of camp, a portion of the camp registration fee (minus the $95 deposit) will be refunded only if:

The camper cannot attend because of a family emergency (this will be handled on a case-by-case basis);
The camper cannot attend due to illness or injury (a letter from a physician must accompany the refund request);
The camper is sent home from camp due to illness or injury (refunds are prorated in such cases and will be made only at the request of the parent).

CAMP STAFF:

What are the counselors like?

Camp staff members are enthusiastic, talented, and caring adults who are selected based on their skills and experience, ability to serve as role models, and their genuine desire to work with children.

What training does camp staff receive?

Camp staff is trained in safety and emergency procedures and is certified in First Aid and CPR. Camp staff receives extensive on-site training prior to the arrival of all campers. Training includes age-appropriate activity programming, outdoor skills, songs, games, team building, age level characteristics, how to deal with homesickness, and more.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

What health and safety standards are maintained at Camp Wasiu II?

Our camp must meet established standards for health and safety, site, program, and personnel, which are set by state and local governments, American Camp Association, and Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

Will my camper need a physical exam to attend camp?

For campers attending camp for three or more nights a physical examination by a licensed medical professional must have occurred within 24 months of attending camp.

What if my daughter needs medical attention while at camp?

All camp sessions have a qualified health supervisor on-site and a doctor on-call at all times. Parents will be notified in the event of an emergency. All medication is stored in the Health Hut and administered by the Health Supervisor (including all over-the counter & prescribed medications). Campers are required to bring any prescribed medications in the original containers. Camp has a more-than-adequate supply of over-the-counter medications which will be administered with a parent's/guardian's written permission.

Are campers covered by insurance while at camp?

All campers are covered by secondary health and accident insurance.

2008 CAMP PROGRAMS:

What is camp program?

Your camper will have a chance to be independent, try new activities, & make life-long friends. Activities at camp can include such things as swimming, hiking, archery (4^th grade and above), canoeing, cookouts, singing, crafts, nature exploration, campfires, and s’mores. For information on the sessions and programs and offered at Camp Wasiu II this summer go to the Camp Sessions and Summer Camp Brochure.

Do campers earn badges at camp?

While at camp, campers will work towards the Try-It, badge, or Interest Project patch listed with the program. Each camper will receive a "Badge Documentation" sheet that lists the badge requirements she completed at camp.

What programs are available for summer 2008 at Camp Wasiu II?

All camp programs are listed here on our website! They have been separated according to age level and listed in chronological order.

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