Girl Scout Camping

An experience that provides a creative, educational opportunity in group living in the out-of-doors. Its purpose is to utilize Girl Scout program, trained leadership, and the resource of natural surroundings to contribute to each camper's mental, physical, social, and spiritual growth.

Girl Scouts - Great Rivers Council, Inc. owns and operates 3 camp properties: Camp Butterworth in Maineville, OH, Camp Stonybrook in Waynesville, OH, and Camp Ladigrau in Osgood, IN.

COUNCIL POLICIES

	No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
	The use of tobacco products where girls are present is not permitted.
	No smoking in any council buildings.
	No smoking on camp trails or bathrooms/latrines.
	Individuals or groups responsible for unusual or malicious damage to property or facilities are liable for making restitution.
	Motorized off-road vehicles, firearms, and fireworks are NOT permitted.
	No pets allowed on council property.
	See Safety-Wise for additional Girl Scout activity standards.

ROLE OF THE CAMP RANGER

	The ranger's primary job function is to care for and maintain the camp facilities and property.
	The ranger ensures that the site is maintained in compliance with the policies and standards of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and the American Camping Association, as well as the laws and regulations of state and local governments.
	The ranger is on-call in case of maintenance emergency.
	Rangers work flexible schedules and do not always observe the same days off. You will be contacted by the ranger, if you will be camping on his day off, to make arrangements for keys and equipment.

ROLE OF THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP

Each Girl Scout troop is responsible for the following:

	In case of emergency related to camp security or intruders, calling 911.
	Notifying the ranger of any security , medical or other emergencies so that he is aware of who is in camp at all times.
	Carefully planning and organizing your troops program activities. (The ranger can not be counted on for your forgotten supplies).
	Cleaning your unit before leaving camp.
	Parking your car only in designated area. (Please do not park in the grass; the ranger is not allowed to pull cars out of mud or grass and it tears up the grass and leaves ruts).
	Having FUN!

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUPERVISION

The group leader is responsible for the supervision and conduct of group members. The ranger cannot take responsibility for children who arrive early or leave late. Facilities will not be available until the leader arrives.

PARKING

Park ONLY IN designated areas. You will be asked to move improperly parked cars. Drive on roads only. Cars in camp must remain parked, except for emergencies. Only one car per troop permitted at each unit.

CLEANING RESPONSIBILITIES

Groups are expected to leave facilities, including bathrooms and equipment clean and in good condition. Remember: the ranger does not clean up after you. The way you leave the unit is the way the next group will find it. Instructions will be on the unit checklist.

Take care of your tents, buildings and equipment. They have been used by many Girl Scouts before you and will be used by many future Girl Scout campers.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Garbage and trash must be in large, heavy trash bags, tied securely and placed either in the dumpster (at end of stay) or in trash cans (during stay) with lid secured.

Do not pick flowers, break or cut green limbs on trees or shrubs, or dig up plants.

Use only wood that is on the ground or in a woodpile. Leave a supply of wood for the next group. The ranger does not gather firewood.

Use established roads, trails, and fire circles. Our camp terrain is delicate and we all share responsibility for preserving it.

Make sure to turn off lights when not in use!

RESERVATIONS

RESERVATION PROCEDURES

	Complete reservation form in its entirety - incomplete forms will delay placement. Be sure to give several choices of dates and camps.
	Mail/fax reservation form to the Girl Scout Center. No reservations may be taken by phone.

Reservations will be processed in the following order:

Those postmarked the date registration opens.
Those hand-delivered on the date registration opens.
Those postmarked prior to the date registration opens.
Those hand-delivered prior to the date registration opens.
Those postmarked after the date registration opens (in order of receipt).
Those hand-delivered after the date registration opens (in order of receipt).

Confirmations

Leaders will receive written confirmation of camp date. The confirmation form will include the fee and the date payment is due.

Waiting Lists

Troops who send in reservation forms, but cannot be accommodated, will be advised by mail and will be placed on a waiting list by date received.

Refunds/Credits

Refunds/credits may be given for the following reasons:

Weather

If in the judgment of the leader, weather conditions are unsafe, the leader notifies the Girl Scout Center prior to the intended departure time; a refund may be requested or payment will be credited to another site/date within the year.

Illness

Notify the registration clerk of cancellations prior to intended departure; a refund may be requested in writing or a credit may be used within the year.

Other

Refunds are available if notification is given to the registration clerk 30 days in advance or if another group can be placed.

HOLIDAY USAGE

The camps will be closed and not available for use on the following days:

	Thanksgiving Weekend - Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon
	Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - evening of December 23 through noon on December 26
	New Year's Eve & New Year's Day - evening of December 31 through noon on January 2