Unfortunately, our deadline to apply for Financial Assistance with GSWW has passed. 

If your Girl Scout needs Financial Assistance to participate, please send an email to Christine Olson, and we can work together to see what resources we can find to support everyone's participation.  I'm generally successful at finding strategies to have access!
LoveNobody605@gmail.com

Thank you, Christine

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. 

Friday - Arrival, Getting Settled, Welcome, Connection

Before 4pm: Volunteer Staff arrive and set up. Includes: Director, Kitchen, Camp First Aid

Between 4pm and 6:30pm: Campers arrive to CHECK IN with CAMP FIRST AIDER at Lodge Front Porch. 

• Turn in Health Forms & Medications to CAMP FIRST AIDER

• Turn in Special Diets (any food) to Kitchen

• Receive: Lanyard, Name Tags, Schedules, and Sleeping Units

• Receive: Camp Parking Pass for EVERY Vehicle

• Set Up Camp

5:00ish - 7:30pm DINNER - Served in the lodge! 

• Come when it works for your Girl Scouts. Do your best to come by 7:00 - no matter what everyone will be fed!

7:00pm - Adult Meeting in Lodge with Purposeful Proclamations Campers play in the Field with Dawn's Early, Sunshine, & (Sophie), & (Padfoot), 

Alternate if there is lots of rain: Campers in LODGE. Adults at Tayito. 

7:30pm - Casual Campfire w/ S'mores at Fire Circle.

Saturday - Program! Explosions! Fun!

8:00am - 9:30am Breakfast in the Lodge (Sit with your Girl Scout Troop!) and Important Information

10:00am - Program Time (Sessions 1 & 2)

Noon - 1:30pm Lunch in the Lodge (Sit with your Girl Scout Troop) and Official Oratory

1:30pm - 2:30pm (Insert clever name for "Get Your Needs Met Time") Rest at your cabins, walk on the beach, play with fun things!

2:30pm - 5:00pm Program Time & Free Time

5:00pm Dinner at the Lodge (Sit with your (tbd) group! Practice making new friends!) and Necessary Notifications

7:00pm Songs & Skits at the Fire Circle.

Evening - CSAs & Juniors bridging to Cadettes  - Night Owl Badge with Chaos, Dawn's Early, (Sophie), and (Rebecca) at Herman's Hut

• Includes: Night Hike, Snacks, Glow In the Dark Fun 

Sunday - Reflections! Reset! Goodbye! 

8:00am Breakfast (sit any where!), Beneficial Bulletins, Ginormous Gratitudes, and Cheerful Celebrations

9:30am Scouts' Own (at Chapel OR other location)

11:00am Closing Whistles 

11:30am+ Completions and Check Out!

• Sign Up for a Specific Time for Kaper & Cabin Check! 

• Clean Up Cabins  & Troop Camp Kapers

• Check Out - Receive Health Forms, Return Lanyards

• Sack Snack for On-The-Go

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 - Printable linked here!

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

• Gloves or Mittens

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 for Youth OR Chair for Adults

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 Girl Scout Handbooks.

• 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 - Printable linked here!

• 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)

• Fire Wood if your Sleeping Unit has access to a fire pit or wood stove. (<<< Added on April 7!)

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.