2008 All Camp Brochure

           2008 Summer Camp Open House Information                

Day Camps               Resident Camps           Imagamazing Summer Fun
                                      

Camp Staffing

Camping is a proud part of our Girl Scout heritage and Girl Scouts have been camping since the organization's beginning. The Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast prides itself in offering a multitude of both outdoor and indoor camp experiences. There are many different ways that girls may participate in camping. They may decide that they want to spend a week at one of our resident camps, or they may want to try a day camp at a local museum. Whatever camping experience a girl may choose, she is sure to walk away with memories that will last a lifetime.

Safety First!  All of our camps uphold state health and safety regulations, as well as Girl Scouts of the USA policies and standards. We are committed to health, safety and risk management. We know that parents are placing their most precious possession (their child!) in our care. The safety and well-being of all girls is our top priority. Our Camps adhere to the high safety standards set by Girl Scouts of the USA, and is licensed and inspected by the state department of public health.

Day Camps

For Grades 1 - 12, Day camps are perfect for first-time campers. Day campers arrive each morning with a packed lunch and go home each evening with stories and accomplishments. Each week of day camp has a unique theme and girls will complete activities related to the theme. Day camps are held at four different locations across the council.
For more information contact: Kaylen, Ext. 285, kaylenh@gsccc.org
Important parent information for Jamestown Day Camp. Click here.

Resident Camps

Resident camp is a unique camping experience. Camp programs are designed to ensure your camper has FUN while building Courage, Confidence and Character in a safe environment. Girls have the option of attending camp for one week, two weeks or short, mini camps lasting three days and two nights.

Camp is set up like a village especially for girls. This village has a series of neighborhoods, called units. What neighborhood campers sleep in depends on their age and program selected. Girls sleep in either platform tents or cabins with adult counselors nearby.

While at camp, girls will enjoy activities such as swimming, cooking, crafts hiking, songs, games and making new friends. Meals are served family style in the camp's dining hall.

So, who can attend camp?? Any girl entering the 1st - 12th grade may attend Resident Camp Skimino. NEW this year, girls entering 7th - 12th grades can attend the new teen only Resident Camp Darden.

Resident Camp Darden

For Grades 7 - 12
Did you love camp when you where younger but think you're too old for it now? Explore what Camp Darden, located near Franklin, VA, has to offer in its inaugural summer as a Cadette/Senior only resident camp. Programs are designed to encourage older girls to discover themselves and connect with each other while having all the fun of camp. Girls live in platform tents or cabin unit with counselors nearby. Facilities include a swimming pool, boating lake, dining hall, bathhouses and Health Lodge. For more information contact: Kaylen, Ext. 285, kaylenh@gsccc.org

Resident Camp Skimino

For Grades 1 - 12
Girl Scout Camp Skimino, a 90 acre camp located near Williamsburg, VA, is the site of summer resident camp. At resident camp, girls stay overnight and live, work, play, and learn together in the great outdoors. Any girl entering first through twelfth grade -- regardless of Girl Scout membership -- is invited to attend a session at Camp Skimino. Skimino is open to all girls regardless of race, color, religion or national origin. Financial Assistance Funds are available to girls who need financial aid to attend camp.

Camp Skimino predominately serves girls ages 6 - 12 with specific leadership programs for girls ages 13 - 17 during one and two week sessions. Girls will meet counselors from all over the world. They will participate in activities including swimming, boating, arts and crafts, team building activities, singing, games and other traditional Girl Scout activities that the girls request once they come to camp.

Camp Skimino is accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA Accreditation means that the Camp Skimino cares enough to undergo a thorough (over 300 standards) review of its operation - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. The American Camp Association collaborates with experts from The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

In the interest of security and safety, directions to camp are not included with this on-line version of the camp information/confirmation packet. If you need directions to camp, please refer to your hard copy confirmation packet or contact the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast office or Camp Skimino. For more information contact: Wendy, Ext. 227, wendys@gsccc.org

Imagamazing Summer Fun

For Grades 1 - 6, with two weeks for grades 7 - 9
Imagamazing Summer Fun Day Camp at A Place for Girls is where the fun is happening in Chespeake! There are ten exciting weeks of camp and each one features a different theme. Girls earn awards based on the weekly theme. All campers participate in activities including boating, swimming, arts and crafts, nature activities, cookouts, songs, games and lots of fun. Girls travel by bus to swim at the Chesapeake Country Club pool. Camp Imagamazing is a licensed Day Care Center. Specially selected leaders are assigned to each unit to help girls have a safe and happy camp experience. For more information contact Ms. Cathy, Ext. 255, cathyh@gsccc.org

Camp Staffing

Paid Staff

Camp staff members are selected for their program skills, maturity, and experience with children. All are required to attend pre-camp training. Qualified and trained staff directs program activity areas such as swimming and boating. Camp staff includes a camp director, assistant directors, a nurse or qualified first aider, certified aquatic staff, special program consultants and counselors/unit leaders.
Apply for a paid camp staff position.

Volunteer Staff

Many volunteer staff positions are available. Volunteers receive benefits such as reduced fees for their campers. Contact the council's Program Specialist, Outdoor Programs and Day Camps for information about volunteering at day camp.

Program Aides

Many day camps have teen Girl Scouts serving as helpers or Program Aides. Program Aide training is a prerequisite for all day camp program aides. See the program activities booklet Program Fun for training dates and locations.