What is Summer Day Camp?
An awesome, week-long summer day camp. The theme this year is Around the World.
Daily activities include art, robotics, science, dance, sports, and more. We offer six different programs every day! Our day camp fills up fast because it's so fun, so register now!
Programs include sports with Ziggy, science with Marshmallow and Sassafras, mystery activities with Cucumber, and so much more!
Day Camp is planned and organized by Girl Scout Troop 2256/4727, a multi-level Girl Scout troop from Pima Neighborhood (part of Girl Scouts―Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.). Camp activities are led by volunteer Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts and supervised by adult volunteers.
When?
Day Camp is scheduled for June 14-18 (Monday through Friday). Camp will be held in two sessions with up to 50 campers each (limiting groups to 10 girls to ensure social distancing).
Session 1: 9:00AM-12:PM
Session 2: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Notre Dame Preparatory
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale , AZ 85260
Who Can Attend?
Day Camp is limited to 100 campers (split into two sessions) who are registered in a Pima or Indian Bend neighborhood troop (Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts, who have just completed K-5 grades in May). Our staff will be 20 older girl volunteers (grades 8+) and at least 10 adult volunteers (18+ years)
If your daughter is in a troop outside of the Pima and Indian Bend Neighborhoods, she may attend day camp but you must be a registered and background checked volunteer who is willing to volunteer for at least two days to assist us in meeting girl/adult ratio. Cost for out-of-neighborhood Girl Scouts is $150.
**Girls must have current membership with Girl Scouts.**
Girls living in the Desert Mountain High School complex or who attend Pinnacle Peak, Sonoran Sky, or Grayhawk elementary schools who are not Girl Scout members may also attend but will be required to join Girl Scouts. Membership is $25 and girls need not join a troop (although we are happy to assist you in finding a permanent Girl Scout home).
Program Aide Program for Grades 6-9
Girl Scouts who have just completed grades 6-9 may register for a special older girl program. This program is designed to give them the leadership skills to be camp counselors and to assist with other neighborhood programs. Girls who enroll in this program will earn their Program Aide award during the week, as well as get their first aid certification, and earn some cool robotics badges. There is limited space in this program. If your daughter is just completing 5th grade, she may opt to be a camper or for this new PA program. Please think about the choice carefully; a very mature 5th grader will do fine in this program but many girls this age will "fit" better in the regular camp program.
What is the Cost?
$100 per girl for regular campers. $50 for girls in grades 6-9 who register for the PA program
Please see the registration form for payment instructions.
How Do I Register?
Fill in this online form and then mail your completed permission slip/health form.
The registration link is here.
(Please note: if there is demand and staff, we will also offer a Zoom camp. Please follow the link and tell us if you prefer Zoom camp).
The registration link for adult volunteers is here.
We need adult volunteers who are registered/background checked members of GSUSA. To guarantee a spot for your camper, agree to help as an adult volunteer! Pima volunteers may earn a rebates of up to $100 if you agree to help as an adult volunteer. As an adult volunteer, you are free to read, work, or otherwise amuse yourself. I need your presence for ratio, but we do not need you to do more than attend. Many of our volunteers work remotely.
The registration link for older girl volunteers is here.
What Does my Girl Scout Need to Bring?
Everyone should bring a bottle of water each day. Lunches are not necessary, as campers will not be eating lunch at camp. Girls must also wear closed-toe shoes, and don't forget a mask!
Drop Off, Pick Up, and Safety
Day Camp will follow all council guidelines. Masks will be required and groups will be limited to ten girls to ensure social distancing.
All girls must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian each day. If she is going home with someone else, we must receive a note from the parent. Please pick up your camper on time. No supervision will be provided before 8:45AM or after 12:15AM (session 1) / before 1:45PM or after 3:15PM (session 2).
What About...?
For more information, please contact Girl Scout Troop 2256 at girlscouttroop2256@gmail.com