OVERVIEW
Financial Assistance is available as an Event Grant for both Girl Scouts and Adults. 

• Adults are eligible for 3 Event Grants

• Girl Scout Youth are eligible for 3 Grants (Mix and Match: Events, Supplies, Dues)

  • In addition to the 3 Mix & Match Grants, Girl Scout Youth are eligible for 1 WEEK LONG "Camp Grant." 

  • (Although this is "Camping," it is not a "Camp Grant." This is an EVENT Grant.)

• Applicants must have at least 1 grant that is unused that we can use for this event

Step 1 - Prequalify with GSWW

Please work with your Troop Leader for who fills out the Financial Assistance Digital Application for pre-qualification.
>>> COMPLETE THIS FORM RIGHT AWAY, IF IT IS NOT ALREADY COMPLETED. 

Once each participant has been pre-qualified, our Business Manager will apply for the Service Unit Event Grant from GSWW.
>> DO NOT APPLY FOR THE EVENT GRANT YOURSELF. We will do it for you! 

Financial Assistance is not available for Tagalongs (under 5) or Boys Unit (Cisgender Male, Age 5+).

STEP 2 - Complete our ENCAMPOREE Financial Assistance Form - Button Above

• This alerts our Business Manager to request the Event Grant on your behalf. 

Girl Scouts who have earned Cookie Dough prior to the 2023 Season can use their Cookie Dough to pay for the Camp. 

Complete the Form - Button Above - to give us information needed so that the Business Manager can process the payment. 

Camp Kirby is beautiful and easily accessible for mobility. Please let us know what you need! 

Indoor units with electricity are available for those with sleeping machines. Please indicate this in your Registration Form. 

Girl Scout Troops will be assigned sleeping cabins by the Event Staff and kept together as a group. 

Cisgender Men and Boys Unit attending will sleep separately. (Exceptions made for young boys). 

Learn more about Camp Kirby here: https://www.campfiresamish.org/rent-camp-kirby/

Pictures here: https://www.campfiresamish.org/rent-camp-kirby/camp-kirby-rental-photos/

Camp Names a fun tradition that differs between regions, different camps, different troops. 

For this Camp:

• Girl Scouts may select their Camp Name (and they may change it!). 

• Adults generally stick to their Camp Name (unless they think of something that is perfect and upgrade!). 

• Camp Names are not required. 

If you need help sourcing any of this gear, please let us know! 

There is a spot on the Registration Form to indicate needs. 

Please label ALL items with Camper First and Last Name!

Personal Packing List - for each Participant 

Bedding - Pack these in a large PLASTIC bag and write your name on it. All Cabins have Mattresses. 

• Sleeping bag designed for warmth.

• Extra blanket

• Pillow

• (Optional) Twin-Size Mattress Cover or Tarp

• Stuffed Animal/sleeping buddy if desired

Clothing:
Note 1: This is a messy camp. Bring things you can get messy in.
Note 2: This is April. Dress for Layers. Pack extra in case it gets wet. 

• Warm pajamas (sweats work best)

• Warm Hat - Wear at Bedtime 

• 2 pairs of sturdy shoes. Suggest first as a  hiking boot or tennis shoe. Mud boots are an excellent choice as a second choice.  

• 3 pairs of underwear. 

• 3 pairs of socks for bedtime. 

• 3 pairs of socks for daytime. 

• Warm Jacket

• Warm Sweatshirt or Hoodie

• 2-3 pairs of long pants. 

• 2-3 shirts

• Raincoat or Poncho

• Plastic bags for dirty or wet clothing

Toiletries: 

• Hair Ties (long hair must be pulled back near fire)

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Comb, Brush

• Washcloth / Small Towel for face (NO SHOWERS)

• Deodorant (if necessary)

• Menstrual Supplies (if needed)

Gear: 

•  Day Pack (small backpack to use during the day to avoid trips to back to the cabin)

• Water bottle

• Flashlight & Extra Batteries

• Sun Protection (Sun Screen, Sun Glasses)

• Insect repellent

• Whistle

• Sit-Upon

Optional Gear:

• Knife / Multi-Tool

• Emergency Shelter (Reflective Space Blanket)

• Navigation - Compass & Map

• First Aid Kit (Personal Size)

• Fire (Matches, Fire Starters)

• Watch

• Mirror (for signalling)

DO NOT BRING:

• Candy or Gum (these WILL be confiscated) 

• Other food unless pre-arranged with Kitchen and Nurse.  

• Medications, unless given to your troop leader.

• Anything with Fragrance - we are a FRAGRANCE - FREE CAMP. 

• GS Uniform or books.

• No flip flops allowed at camp at ANY TIME.

• Cellular Phones, Screens, Electronic Entertainment Devises of any kind. 

  • Cellular Phone Exception: Adults may bring & use cellular phones, and must use them according to the Cellular Phone Agreement described on this website. 

• Camp Chairs for YOUTH

Troop / Group / IRM Supply List

• Snack for "Trail Mix Surprise!" (sign up sheet by Mid March). 

• Troop First Aid Kit (band aids, alcohol pads...)

• Walkie Talkie or Cellular Phone for emergencies

• Whistle (for emergencies)

• Sharpie

• Scissors

• Duct Tape

• Extra Water Bottle

• Lantern

• Digital Camera  (on Cellular Phone is OK)

• Camp Chair - Adults ONLY

• Extra Sleeping Bag / Blankets

• Troop Flag (optional)

• Bath Towel

• Extra Rain Gear & Layers (Poncho, Sweatshirt, Socks)

• Wagon (optional)

• Leader Helps (song, hike cards, story boxes that have been handed out in past years)

If you  have extra (sign up  sheet will be available by Mid-March):

• Roasting Sticks for your troop – make sure they are labeled

• Cast Iron Dutch Oven

• Canopies

• Firewood for camp fires

• Charcoal for Outdoor Cooking

• Matches 

• Non-Scented Tea Light Candles

• Tempura Paint

DRAFT - JUNE 24

This is a great opportunity to leave our phones in the car or at home! There is so much evidence of the value of BEING in the outdoors, and being together! 

Cellular phones can be a useful tool especially with taking pictures and in an emergency. AND, Cellular phones can be a distraction. 

These are our community agreements: 

• Cellular phones are brought at your own risk. Camp is an outdoor environment with lots of water, rocks, and mud! 

  • We will not replace or repair any damage or lost Cellular Phones. 

• Cellular phones may be brought and used by adults only. 

• Please take care to be aware of Girl Scouts right to privacy. 

  • ONLY take pictures of YOUR Girl Scouts that you post on Social Media. 

  • Be aware of Girl Scouts & Adults who have opted-out of photos. 

  • Pictures of groups with faces that you cannot see (for example - distance, side of faces) are permitted. 

• Consider keeping your phone on Airplane Mode. 

  • Camp Kirby is away from cellular phone towers, and batteries drain quickly. 

  • There is not a convenient charging station.

• Avoid taking phone calls or mindless scrolling! 

  • If you have important calls that you need to take or be aware of (other children, work emergencies), please let us know so we can support making sure you have cellular service or a back-up phone number for the person to call. 

COMING FROM NORTH:

• I-5 South to Bow Hill Road, Exit 236. Turn right on Bow Hill.

• Follow this road several miles through the towns of Bow and Edison.

• The road turns south and becomes Farm to Market Road.

• Just south of Edison, on the right, is a power substation and state liquor store. Turn right at next road (Bayview-Edison Road)

• Continue for several miles, crossing the Samish River and going through a long S-Curve. As you come out of the curve there is a road heading south toward Bayview. Don't turn, but proceed to the west (the road will now be called Samish Island Road)

• Follow this road onto Samish Island.

• Proceed with the "Once On Samish Island" directions below. 

COMING FROM SOUTH:

• I-5 North to Cook Road, Exit 232. Turn left on Cook Road. - Right on SR-11 (Chuckanut Drive)

• Left on Allen West Road

• Right on Farm to Market Road

• Left on D'Arcy Road

• Right on Bayview-Edison Road

• Left on Samish Island Road

•  Follow this road onto Samish Island. 

• Proceed with the "Once On Samish Island" directions below. 

ONCE ON SAMISH ISLAND: 

• You will see the Samish Island Garden Club sign and bulletin board.

• Continue on Samish Island Road until you reach a stop sign at the junction with Halloran Road (to the right).

• Turn left at the stop sign - you will still be on Samish Island Road

• Turn right at the next stop sign (Wharf Street)

• Go one block and turn left on Marshall Road

• Follow Marshall until it dead ends at Samish Point Road

• Turn left on Samish Point Road, go about 2 blocks. The road turns left; the Camp Kirby gate is on your right.

ENTERING CAMP KIRBY, PARKING, & CHECK-IN

• At the Gate is the Care Taker's House. 

• If the Gate is Open, come into Camp Kirby. If the Gate is Closed, check in with the Caretakers. 

• Observe the speed limit and be cautious. 

• The main part of Camp Kirby and Parking Lot are on the lower part of the property. 

• To get there you must drive down a single-lane hill. 

• HONK & LISTEN before going UP or going DOWN the hill to ensure that no vehicle is already on the road. 

• Park in the Main Parking Area following the instructions of signs or Parking Attendant. 

  • Always park "in reverse" or "so that in an emergency, you can pull forward to drive away."

• All Participants must check in with the Designated Check-In Person & Camp Nurse (at the Lodge or Health House - TBA)

• Bring Completed Health Forms and Medication before unloading your vehicles. 

• Return to your Vehicle and leave the "Vehicle Identification" form on your Dashboard.

  • Form received at Check-in. 

  • Includes: Vehicle make, model, and color, Owner's Name/Camp Name, Contact Number, Troop Number, Where Staying, 

  • This is so we can reach you if needed to move or use your vehicle. 

• Driving around Camp Kirbyis limited. 

  • Wagons are available to help transport gear from vehicles to Camp Sites. 

  • Bonus points for bringing extra wagons to lend! 

  • All Humans can help carry gear! 

• Bring pre-arranged Food to the Kitchen right away!