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On the page you will find key resources to help run you camp. We will contiune to update this page as resources become available. If you have something that you would like to share with all the camps, please send along and we will upload.
Paperwork
Click on the Title of the Paperwork to bring up form or information. Please Forward all forms, unless noted on form, to:
Outdoor Program Department
1310 South Bascom Ave
San Jose CA, 95128
Pre-Camp Paperwork
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Title of Paperwork |
Due Date |
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Intent to Operate 2013 (word doc)
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2/1 |
This form should be filed as a communication tool as soon as possible in the planning process and before the camp has been publicized to participants. |
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3/1 |
Estimated income and expenses must be submitted for approval. Budget template may be modified to fit the individual needs of the camp. Please keep a copy to record actual expenditures at the end of camp. |
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Compensated Staff Addendum (word doc)
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2/1 |
This form should be completed if you have a position that is approved for compensation. |
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As Needed |
Record of a site being secured for camp. |
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3/15 |
To request member mailing addresses. Send Service Unit names or numbers and grade levels. Allow 2 weeks when requesting mailing database. |
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3/1 |
Proposed flyer and/or online announcement and registration form/system must be submitted for approval before distribution. |
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As Needed |
All contracts (for transportation, vehicle or equipment rental program providers, etc.) must be signed by a GSNorCal staff member. |
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4/1 |
A list of all training sessions being provided for adults volunteering at camp including general descriptions of who will attend and what will be covered at each session. All adults volunteering at camp must be trained. |
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4/1 |
A list of all training sessions being provided for any Older Girls involved in presenting program at camp including general descriptions of who will attend and what will be covered at each session. Any Older Girls responsible for presenting program at camp must be trained. |
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Community Camp Emergency Plan |
5/1 |
Emergency procedures specific to the camp program and site including evacuation and crisis communication plans. Add program and site specific information. |
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6/1 |
List of all adults volunteering at camp who will supervise or drive girls or work with money including first and last name, address, and phone number. Council will check to make sure they are Volunteer Approved. All adults must be Volunteered Approved. All Volunteers also need a Volunteer Service Agreement. |
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6/1 |
Use to register girls coming to camp that are not already registered members. |
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1 week before camp |
To be filled out in case of a camp emergency. |
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2 weeks before camp |
Use when there will be non-member adults or boy participants, or when an activity is longer than 3 nights, or any other time additional insurance is desired. |
Post Camp Paperwork
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Title of Paperwork and Description |
Due Date |
Description |
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Within 24 hours |
Use to report any accident/injury within 24 hours of incident. |
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Within 24 hours |
Use to report any non-injury incident that may result in legal or other repercussions for the people involved or for Girl Scouts of Northern California including adverse media. |
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As Needed |
Use to file a claim under the Activity Accident Insurance coverage |
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When gift is given |
This form is for recording goods or services donated in lieu of a cash gift to Girl Scouts of Northern California. |
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Every 10th of month |
If your camp serves milk you are eligible for a reimbursement for that milk. Use this form to report and receive refund. |
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9/1 |
List of girls who submitted cookie cards with the card number taken directly from the card and the amount they owe to camp to be charged to the card. |
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Financial Aid Reimbursement Form |
9/1 |
From the registrar each camp receives a list of campers who have been approved for Financial Aid and at what level. Keep this list and submit it after camp with a request for the funds confirming which campers actually attended camp. |
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Camp Roster |
9/1 |
Database of names, addresses, and ages of all people at camp including campers, volunteers, paid staff, tag-a-longs, program aides, etc. |
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Health Log |
9/1 |
A bound notebook or formal Health Log where the Camp Health Supervisor or acting first aider records all first aid and medication dispensement including time, date, health problem, care provided, recipient's full name, and initialed by care giver. |
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Health Histories |
9/1 |
Camps must use the Girl Scouts of Northern California Day Camp or Resident Camp health form. Keep them and return to Girl Scouts of Northern California for storage. |
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Attendance Records |
9/1 |
Unit attendance sheets |
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9/1 |
Summary of camp procedures and activities and comments on any suggested improvements. See outline for areas of summary. |
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Camp Attendance Report and Admin Fee |
9/1 |
Calculate by multiplying the number of girls involved in camp between the ages of 5 and 17 by $.75 for day camp/$1.00 for resident camp, by the number of days of camp program. |
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Outstanding Girl Scouts of Northern California Invoices |
9/30 |
Any outstanding invoices owed to GSNorCal with payment. This may be cost of mailings or property rentals. |
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9/30 |
This form covers September 1 thought August 31. Submit this form with a copy of the last bank statement and the camp's final budget. Please keep a copy for your records. |
Manuals
Health Care Procedures
- Exposure Control Plan for Blood Borne Pathogens. In the Health Procedures it refers to our Exposure Control Plan.
- Health Care Protocols Manual
Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Procedure Manual - information for camps on how to handle emergencies. Sample Emergency Procedures included.
- Crisis Team - The Purpose of the Camp Crisis Team is to effciently and effectively assist the Camp Director/Administrator and Council in dealing with a crisis situation in camp. Click HERE for descriptions of all Camp Crisis team Members. Please pre-assign members to the team.
Staff Resources
- Volunteer Screening - All Volunteers who work at camp need to volunteer approved. Volunteer approved is a 2 step process. Volunteer Application and a background check OR fingerprinting. Background Check can be done online and is good for 3 years. Fingerprinting can be done through the San Jose office or any Live Scan Agency. Fingerprinting is good indefinitely. Both the Volunteer Application and Background Check can be done online. More information can be found HERE
- Volunteer Service Agreement - to be filled out by every volunteer and kept by camp director. Needs to be turned in to the Outdoor Program Director by the September 1. Click HERE for the form.
- Job Descriptions - See below for sample job descriptions for the most commonly used positions at camp:
Other Paperwork Resources
- Financial Assitance Information - Please direct your campers to use the following Financial Aid procedures. Send this link to your campers: http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/camp/financial_aid.html
- Authorization to Rent Vehicles - You may rent, lease or borrow a vehicle in the name of the Council with prior written approval from the Council. To obtain such approval, submit this Request for Authorization to Rent Vehicles to the Council six (6) weeks in advance of a scheduled trip. Please click HERE for the form. Please send form to TIFFANY.
- Bank Account Packet - If you need to open an account for your camp, please put your camp name in the troop number section. Click HERE for the packet.
- Website Guidelines - If you camp has a website please use these guidelines. Please take note of the GSUSA and Girl Scout Nor Cal guidelines.
GSUSA Guidelines
Girl Scout Nor Cal Guidelines - Online Credit Card Manuel for Community Camps and Events. If your camp takes credit cards as payment for your camp, please read this manuel.
Program Resources
- Safety Activity Checkpoints - Safety-Wise will not be reprinted and will be discontinued. Although it is still a very useful publication and can be used for preliminary safety planning, these Safety Activity Checkpoints should be consulted for every activity girls participate in. For the Safety Activity Checkpoints click HERE.











