REGISTRATION

• Complete the day or resident camp application indicating the camp you’d like to attend.
• Send the completed form along with the appropriate fee (check payable to Girl Scouts of Citrus Council) to: Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, 341 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 or you can fax it to (407) 894-0966 with credit card payment.  Registrations are also accepted at the Council Shop.  Register as soon as possible, because camps fill up quickly.
• When registering for resident camp a $50 deposit is due for each session, unless applying for financial assistance.
• If registering for day camp (single session) the full fee including extended care, if applicable, is required.  If registering for more than one session of day camp at least half of each week’s fee and the entire extended care fee, if applicable, is required with registration.
• The remainder of the fee for both day and resident camp must be received at least three weeks before the session begins.  If the remainder isn’t received, your daughter’s registration may be cancelled.
• Applications with no fee attached will not be processed and girls will not be placed in camp. When the fee is received, the girl will then be placed if space is still available. 

DISCOUNTS (Resident Camp):

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

• Orange County residents are eligible to apply for "The Club" scholarships. If you are interested, please check out their website at www.theOCclub.net.
• A limited amount of financial assistance is available through Citrus Council. Please see the Financial Assistance Application for more information.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• The health and safety of our campers is our primary concern.  The program, health and safety standards are those developed by Girl Scouts of the USA and conform to regulations of the State of Florida.  A parent/guardian must complete and bring to camp a health history for all camps; a physical examination must also be performed within 12 months of the date of attendance for resident campers.  Insurance is included in the camp fee for accidents that may occur during camp.  American Red Cross and the State of Florida safety regulations are observed if the camp offers swimming.

VERIFICATION OF PLACEMENT:

PARENT CONFIRMATION:

• Camp Registrars issue confirmations weekly on Wednesdays.
• Confirmation packets will direct parents/guardians to a web site location where they can download necessary forms for their daughter to attend camp. 
• A map to the camp will be included.

WAITING LISTS & WALK-INS:

• If a camp has reached capacity, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
• A notice will be sent to you to contact the camp registrar for you to decide to either remain on the waiting list or move to a different camp.
• If you remain on the waiting list the full camp fee must be paid.
• If your daughter does not make it into camp, a full refund will be issued automatically.
• Walk-ins are discouraged.  No camps will accept walk-ins unless the camp is not full.  Walk-ins will be charged an additional fee of $15.
• If there is a waiting list or no-shows, those girls must be contacted prior to walk-ins being accepted.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY OR CHANGES:

EXTENDED CARE (Day Camp):

• Some day camps offer before or after care.
• Hours may vary.  See each camp listing to find availability.
• All extended care fees are due with the original registration.
• Extended care fee where available is $15 for AM or $15 PM care for 1 to 5 days 

TRANSPORTATION/LUNCH (Day Camp):

TRANSPORTATION/MEALS (Resident Camp):

• Transportation to and from camp is not provided.
• Meals are served family style in the dining hall.
• Day and evening snacks are available and water is always available.
• Accommodations will be made for special dietary needs indicated on the camper’s health form.

ACTIVITIES (Resident Camp):

• All resident camp programs have an individual theme that determines some of the activities that campers will participate in that week.  However, all campers may participate in several activities including campfires, archery (ages 8+), boating, eco-center activities, crafts, cookouts, and hiking.  In addition to all this, the girls in each unit will choose and plan activities that they have an interest in pursuing.

OUT-OF-COUNCIL REGISTRATIONS:

• Reservations will be accepted from out-of-council Girl Scouts after March 31, 2008, for the same fee as Citrus Council Girl Scouts.  Non-Girl Scouts may register at any time.  The fee for non-Girl Scouts is an additional $30 and includes Girl Scout membership.

STAFF (The Camp Teams):

• Resident camp staff is a select group of individuals, mostly college students, who have completed an application, provided three references, been interviewed, and passed a background check.  International staff members are interviewed and hired through reputable exchange programs.  Upon arrival to camp, staff receives a week of pre-camp training to orientate them to the camp environment, Girl Scouting and the specific needs and interests of our campers.
• Day camp staff is a select group of individuals, mostly young adults, mothers and Girl Scout troop leaders or volunteers who have completed an application, provided three references, been interviewed, and cleared a background check.  Prior to camp, staff participates in precamp training to orientate them to the camp environment, Girl Scouting and the specific needs and interests of our day campers.

STAFF OPPORTUNITIES:

FRIENDS AT CAMP:

• If your daughter wants to attend camp with one special friend, the friend’s name should be entered on the registration form.  Both girls must be registered for the same camp and in the same program level; i.e., Brownies or Juniors.  Every effort will be made to comply with the request.