Who: Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes and Their Leader/Adult Chaperone

Do you have what it takes to be a camp survivor? Learn new outdoor skills and put them to the test. You will learn about yourself and your fellow scouts during this fun overnight camp at close by Camp Crowell in Oakton, VA.

Who: Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes and their Leader/Adult Chaperone

When: Saturday Oct 3 to Sunday Oct 4; Check-in 10:00 am; Check-out 12:00 noon

Where: Camp Crowell, Oakton, VA

Fees: $35 per scout/ $20 per adult includes two meals (dinner Saturday, breakfast Sunday), overnight accommodations, patch and a fun-filled program. Troops must provide adult ratios from Volunteer Essentials and have permission slips and health histories on hand during the sessions.

Registration Begins: September 7, 2015 Registration Ends: September 25, 2015

How to Register: Please send completed Camp Survivor Registration Form and payment to Lea Johnson, 8308 Greentree Manor Ln., Fairfax Station, VA 22039.Make checks payable to “Troop Costa Rica 2016”.

Additional Information: Campers should bring a bag lunch for Saturday. Lodging will be provided in Glen Shelters. Space is limited and reservations are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. This event will be held rain or shine – survivors don’t get to back out just because the sun is not shining!

CAMP COORDINATORS

For any questions related to the encampment (after you read this packet!), please contact Lea Johnson at 703-643-1632 or or Nannette Henderson at 703-643-9085 or . This encampment is a fundraiser for a group of scouts traveling to Costa Rica in June 2016.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE– September 25, 2015

Girls may be added after that date subject to space availability, at the discretion of the encampment coordinator. Please note that space is limited, so it is in your best interest to submit your packet sooner rather than later.

Make checks payable to “Troop Costa Rica 2016”. The encampment cost is non-refundable, but you can switch people up until the encampment date.

GENERAL CAMP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday

10:00 am – 10:45 am. Check in at Firefly Lodge

11:00-12:30 – move into cabin, make your tribe flag, bag lunch*

12:30 - 1:00 – Opening ceremony at Firefly Lodge

1:15 – 2:30 Activity Rotation 1

2:45 - 4:00 Activity Rotation 2

4:15 - 5:30 Activity Rotation 3

5:30-6:30 Dinner at Firefly Lodge

6:45 – 8:00 Activity Rotation 4

8:00-9:00 Sing-a-long and Campfire

Sunday

8:00-9:00 Breakfast

9:15-10:15 Activity Rotation 5

10:30 – 11:00 Closing Ceremony

11:15-12:00 Pack-up, Clean-up and Check-out

*Note for Saturday lunch: This is up to each troop. You can plan a group meal (cooking facilities will be available) or have each camper bring a bag lunch. Each troop will have to complete a simple scavenger hunt to find a special treat for an after lunch treat.

GIRL/ADULT RATIOS

Each troop is required to provide the appropriate number of adults as per Volunteer Essentials. All adults should be registered Girl Scouts, but if they are not, the encampment will cover the cost of the required insurance.

FIRST AID:

Each troop should have a First Aider with them, along with a First Aid kit and a copy of the health history/emergency consent forms at your troop cabin area. If you can’t find a First Aider, we will work to buddy you with a troop willing to take on First Aid responsibilities for you. We will also have a first aid station available at Firefly Lodge.

Any special medical considerations should be highlighted on the forms. The Troop First Aiders will handle any routine first aid situations and will be responsible for administering and keeping secure all medicines for scouts in their troop. All Medications may only be administered with written permission from the parent!

PERMISSION SLIPS / HEALTH HISTORY FORMS:

You do not need to file any overnight troop trip forms for this event; the appropriate encampment paperwork has already been filed with council on your behalf.

You do need to pull together a troop event packet as described in Volunteer Essentials. Remember that you need health history forms for each girl AND adult attending.

The troop will maintain control of permission slips and health history forms.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT

Leaders must check in at the Firefly Lodge upon arrival at camp (See the attached map). Upon check-in you will receive your cabin assignment and any last-minute instructions. You will be given a red arm band for your first aider to wear at camp.

Every troop is responsible for cleanup of their cabin area and latrines prior to leaving camp. This will consist of removing all trash from your cabin and surrounding area, taking the trash to the dumpster, and sweeping the cabin. Clean toilets, wipe sinks, showers and mirrors, and remove trash from the bathrooms. Remember to leave camp better than you found it! Before leaving you must check out with one of the camp organizers to receive your patches.

TROOP RESPONSIBILITIES

Each leader needs to ensure that the troop has the following items:

·  Bag lunches for Saturday

·  S’mores sticks for the evening campfire

·  Troop First Aid kit

·  Troop event packet

·  Large trash bags for cabin clean up

·  Whistles for leaders

·  Bleach wipes/gloves to clean latrines

·  Hats or bandanas for every girl in troop

Latrines will be stocked with toilet paper. Handwashing stations by the latrines will also be provided by the encampment coordinators. Campers should have a bandana for drying their hands as paper towels will NOT be provided.

LODGING ASSIGNMENTS

Lodging will be provided in Eagles Nest and Forest Home Glen Shelters. Glen shelters are one room cabins with a door and windows. Be sure to bring a sleeping bag (and sleeping pad or blow up mattress if you like something soft to sleep on).

Each site has four glen shelters which can accommodate 24 people. Outdoor facilities include: a cook shelter equipped with 110 volt outlet, four-door latrine, washstand with water , one fire site, and water hydrant. The cook shelter has lights inside and flood lights outside. The site is handicap accessible.

In addition, we have reserved Firefly lodge for cooking and activities. In the case of extreme weather or other unusual circumstances, this may be used for lodging. Please inquire if this is a concern.

In assigning lodging, we will have troops clustered together. It’s possible that there will be some troops sharing their glen shelter. Please share cheerfully!

Adult males accompanying a troop will be assigned to a “men only” shelter.

FOOD

Saturday Lunch – Each troop is responsible to provide lunch for their troop. This is easy to do if each camper brings a bag lunch.

Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast will be provided in Firefly lodge.

It is important that any food allergies be noted on the registration form.

Food and drinks should not be kept in the cabins in order to avoid attracting small (or large) critters! If it is carefully secured (in a cooler or Rubbermaid container), it should be ok – but smells can still attract animals. There is plenty of room to store and secure Troop food at Firefly Lodge as long as it has the troop number and leader name written on it. Please try to avoid snacks which require refrigeration, as we have limited refrigeration space.

CAMPFIRE

Note that only troops that have camp certified adults may start fires in designated areas. An evening sing-along and campfire are planned for Saturday night at the Amphitheater.

BADGES - All scouts will receive a Survivor Camp patch.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE – September 25, 2015

Please make checks payable to “Troop Costa Rica 2016”.

Girls may be added after Sept 25 subject to space availability.

The encampment fee is non-refundable, but you can switch people up until the encampment date.

INFORMATION FOR ADULTS ATTENDING

Park all cars in designated parking spaces only, facing out so that in an emergency you will be ready to drive out of the site without turning around or backing up.

Per Girl Scout policy, consumption of alcoholic beverages is NOT allowed at Girl Scout events and smoking is not allowed in the presence of the girls. No smoking is permitted inside the buildings. If you must smoke, you must provide your own ashtray (an Altoids or similar metal box is recommended).

All adults attending should be prepared to assist the leaders with camp activities, kapers, and supervision of girls, as needed.

It is possible that your cell phone will not work at camp due to the lack of a signal.

Girls are not allowed to bring any food or gum to camp. All food brought by adults should be in coolers or in the car.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR GIRLS AND ADULTS

Avoid perfume, hairspray, or makeup; it all attracts some insects.

Do NOT bring your Girl Scout vest!!! Too many pins, etc., can get lost!

Do not bring jewelry to camp. If you have pierced ears only small post earrings are allowed.

Long hair should be put in a ponytail. Hats or bandannas are to be worn at all times outside. (Adults too!!)

No short shorts, tank tops or sandals. This leaves you unprotected from bugs and splinters.

Please observe quiet time 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Remember to protect nature -- Take only memories; leave only footprints.

Please keep the area clean. Prior to departing on Sunday, the cabins must be cleaned & trash removed.

Everything must be placed into its original position. Leave camp better than you found it!

The Buddy system will be in effect at all times. Do not go anywhere without your buddy. This includes adults!

EVACUATION PROCEDURES:

All leaders should have a whistle for emergencies. In case of an emergency, 3 short whistle blows will be given, which means to evacuate the camp immediately. When the leaders hear this signal, they should repeat the signal so that others in the camp will hear it. Emergencies are the ONLY time that the whistle should be blown. Leaders should review the evacuation route with all scouts and adults so they are very familiar with it. Be sure girls and adults know your special signal for emergencies. If threatening weather approaches, take shelter immediately. At Camp Crowell troops should evacuate to the basement of Firefly Lodge if there is an emergency.

In case of emergency, notify an encampment coordinator as soon as possible. The nearest hospital is Fair Oaks Hospital, 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr., Fairfax, VA. Directions: Turn right onto Vale Road. Turn left onto Waples Mills Road. Turn right onto Ox Road (VA Rt. 608) and follow for 1 mile. Turn left onto Ox Trail and the left onto Joseph Siewick Dr. Emergency Room Phone: 703-391-3644

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Most troop leaders/chaperones will have cell phones, and those should be used first as a means of contacting a camper. However, it is possible that some cell phones may not work at camp due to an inadequate signal.

The day time phone for Camp Crowell is 703-648-0914. The emergency phone is located in a locked box on the porch near the front door of Firefly Lodge. Parents should NOT call this number and expect that the person responding will be able to get immediate information for them.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Camp Crowell is in a residential area. To keep traffic to a minimum, please try to utilize carpooling as much as possible. Drive at or below the 25 miles an hour speed limit on Justin Knoll Road at all times.

GPS address: 10899 Justin Knoll Rd Oakton, VA 22124.

·  From 495-Capital Beltway

·  Take exit 46, VA Rt. 123 South to Oakton.

·  In Oakton, turn right on to Rt. 674, Hunter Mill Road. Proceed 1.4 miles to Rt. 672, Vale Road.

·  Turn left on Vale Road; go 1.2 miles to camp entrance on the right.

o  For the Justin Knoll entrance continue on Vale Rd. Veer right at the Y intersection on to Stuart Mill Road, follow 0.5 mile. Turn right on to Justin Knoll Road, speed limit is 15 mph, the entrance is at the end of the road on the right.

From 66

·  Take Rt. 66 West to Rt. 123 North; turn right towards Oakton

·  At Rt. 674, Hunter Mill Road, turn left. Proceed 1.4 miles to Rt. 672, Vale Road.

·  Turn left on Vale Road; go 1.2 miles to camp entrance on the right.

o  For the Justin Knoll entrance continue on Vale Rd. Veer right at the Y intersection on to Stuart Mill Road, follow 0.5 mile. Turn right on to Justin Knoll Road, speed limit is 15 mph, the entrance is at the end of the road on the right.

PARKING

Park all cars in designated parking spaces only, facing out so that in an emergency you will be ready to drive out of the site without turning around or backing up. Only 2 cars can be parked at each site all others must be parked in the parking lot of the camp. Also, leave a sign on the dashboard (readable from outside of the car) identifying the car’s owner

Girl Scout Troop: ______

We're in Cabin: ______

Car Owner: ______

Troop Leader: ______

Please place this sign on the dashboard of your car.