Summer Camp FAQs
Registration
How do I register for camp? 
Is financial aid available?
My desired camp session is full. How can I get on a waiting list?
General Questions
Where can I find summer camp session information?
Can girls who are not Girl Scouts attend summer camp?
How old do you have to be to attend camp?
Is there a lost and found at camp?
Are phones or electronic devices allowed at camp?
How will caregivers stay informed or reach their camper in an emergency?
How can caregivers see what their camper is doing at camp?
What are campers NOT allowed to bring to camp?
What paperwork is required for camp?
Can campers be put in the same group as their friends?
Who are the camp staff?
What camp health and safety standards are maintained?
How does check-out work?
Health Care
How do I submit my camper’s health information?
What information is required in CampDoc?
When is the CampDoc health form due?
What if my camper takes medication?
What happens if my camper gets sick or injured at camp?
Day Camp
What day camps does GSGLA offer and where are they located?
What should my camper expect at day camp?
Overnight Camp
Is transportation provided to Lakota overnight camp?
Do campers receive meals, and can their special dietary needs be
accommodated?
How is the weather handled at Lakota overnight camp?
What is the packing list for Lakota overnight camp?
What if my camper gets homesick?
What if my camper has behavioral, physical, or emotional needs?
What are the sleeping accommodations at Lakota overnight camp?
What specialized activities can my camper expect to do while at Lakota
overnight camp?
Do campers need prior horseback riding experience?
Is horseback riding safe? What safety equipment is provided?
Are there age or weight requirements for horseback riding?
What if my camper feels nervous about horseback riding?
What should campers wear for horseback riding?
How are photos of campers handled?
Where are the photos shared?
Financial Aid
Is Campership different than financial aid?
Can I apply for a Campership through my GSGLA account?
Can I hold a camp spot for my Girl Scout while I apply for Campership?
When will my application be reviewed and processed?
When will I be notified of my campership application status and
placement of my Girl Scout in camp?
How do I receive status on my application?
How many camps can my Girl Scout attend with a Campership?
Once my Girl Scout is registered for camp, can she be transferred to
another camp, if needed?
How do I pay my camper’s remaining balance if their registration fee is
not 100% covered with a campership?
Overnight Camp
What overnight camp does GSGLA offer and where is it located?
Is transportation provided to Lakota overnight camp?
Do campers receive meals, and can their special dietary needs be
accommodated?
How is the weather handled at Lakota overnight camp?
What is the packing list for Lakota overnight camp?
What if my camper gets homesick?
What if my camper has specific behavioral, physical, or emotional needs?
What are the sleeping accommodations at Lakota overnight camp?
What specialized activities can my camper expect to do at Lakota
overnight camp?
What are the child-to staff ratios while at Lakota overnight camp?
Do campers need prior horseback riding experience?
Is horseback riding safe? What safety equipment is provided?
Are there age or weight requirements for horseback riding?
What if my camper feels nervous about horseback riding?
What should campers wear for horseback riding?
How are photos of campers handled?
Where are the photos shared?
Is a Campership different than financial aid?
Can I apply for a Campership through my GSGLA account?
Can I hold a camp spot for my Girl Scout while I apply for Campership?
When will my Campership application be reviewed and processed?
When will I be notified of my Campership application status and
placement of my Girl Scout in camp?
How do I receive status on my Campership application?
How many camps can my Girl Scout attend with a Campership?
Once my Girl Scout is registered for camp, can she be transferred to
another camp, if needed?
How do I pay my camper’s remaining balance if their registration fee is
not 100% covered with a Campership?
