It's Almost Time

Tomorrow is the big day!  Please be sure you are caught up on all of the information in all the posts below.  I know it is a lot of detail, but it really helps camp run more smoothly and successfully for everyone.

Tomorrow is the big day!  Please be sure you read the information in all the posts below and review the details in the email.  I know it is a lot of detail, but it really helps camp run more smoothly and successfully for everyone.

I plan to update the blog daily so please be sure to check in here after 7:00 each evening to see what we did at camp and find out any new information we have to share.  

Please be patient with all of our wonderful adult volunteers and our amazing teenagers too!  We realize you have a long and busy day and that drop off and pick up is time consuming.  We do our best to be cheerful and courteous, please do the same for us.  We have spent many, many hours of our own time and have put enormous amounts of effort and thought into making this camp a great summer event for the girls in our valley.  Please honor our efforts by being kind to our volunteers!

Valley Day Camp is completely volunteer run.

I'm very excited to see you all tomorrow!

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Speed Limit Update

 

I misunderstood our instructions from Camp River Ranch.  For most of your drive the speed limit is actually 10 mph.  Toward the end the speed limit drops to 5 mph and it is very important we all slow down and be careful.  Thank you for helping us maintain a great relationship with the camp managers!

Contact Info for Camp Week

Our camp days are busy and packed with fun.  There are a lot of us at camp so it can be very noisy too.  (But it is the good, happy kind of noisy).  The cell service is also pretty spotty.

If you need to get a hold of us during the camp day please text us at 206 604-2011.  We will check for texts periodically throughout the day. 

If your camper will be out for the day please text us in the morning to let us know.

Please note ALL additions to camper pick up forms must be sent to our email at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com or added directly on the form at camp by the camper's parent or guardian.  We will check the email before the end of the camp day.  We will not accept any additions to the form via text message.

Warm Weather and Water

 

We're in for some warm weather this week!

How will we keep cool at camp?

• we have lots of great shady places
• camp rule #4 is drink lots of water
• many days we'll have popsicles
• water play area

Important notes about water play:

Water play is NOT swimming.  We have small kiddie pools with about 6 inches of water in them.  We use this water for squirting and tossing at ourselves and others.  We have our own squirt toys, reusable water balloons etc.  Please don't bring any to camp.

We do not change clothes (no swimsuits) for water play.  We get wet to cool off and then air dry.  If your camper would like to bring water shoes to change into they must be closed toe and closed heel. Most kids just play in their camp shoes.  Usually we try not to get too wet right before you pick your kids up...but it will be hot so no promises here.

Buckle Zone

 

If your campers need extra time or help with their buckles please use our "Buckle Zone" to pull over and get them safely buckled in.  This will help keep the line moving for all.

Medication at Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is not mandated by law to require that its volunteers administer medications to girl members. Taking over-the-counter or prescribed medication is the responsibility of parents. Girl Scouts of Western Washington strives to be inclusive and to make its programming available to the broadest range of girls possible, and so will allow volunteers to accept the responsibility of administering medications. Please read the information provided at the links below regarding our policy and permissions needed.

At Valley Day Camp we encourage parents to give medication before or after camp if at all possible.  If your camper needs medication during camp you must have the forms below completed and turned in to us before medication can be given.  All medication must be in its original container, must have current dates, and must have your camper's name on.  We do not provide any over the counter medications (although the Girl Scout forms may indicate otherwise).  All prescription medications require a form that must be signed by your medical provider.  Links to all of the forms are below.  Please note, the form is both a health form and medication form, but we only need the medication portion to be completed.  Update, prescription medications no longer require a doctor's signature!

Medication and appropriate form should be brought to camp and given directly to Tic Tac, our camp nurse.  If you have meds and forms to drop off let a volunteer know during camper drop off and they will send Tic Tac to you.

All medications are stored in first aid station and distributed by the Camp Nurse (Tic Tac) or other camp staff as needed.  

GS Policy on Administering Medication to Minors

Forms Needed for Medication

Email Coming Soon

 

On Sunday, June 14th you should receive an email filled with important camp details.  Please keep a look out for it.  We'll send it to the email you listed in your registration.  If you do not receive it please contact us at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com

Registration is Closed

All of our age groups have filled.  

 

Camp Registration Information

“Ahoy Matey!”  We’re looking forward to our swashbuckling pirate adventure! Pirates and Girl Scouts have a lot in common.  We enjoy singing songs.  We read maps, survive in the wild, tie knots, learn knife safety, etc. We’re really excited to have boating at our new location at Camp River Ranch in Carnation (for our older campers)!  Plus we’ll spend plenty of time on our tried-and-true camp favorites such as s’mores, games, making new friends, and being in the great outdoors.  It is going to be a FABULOUS week of Valley Day Camp!

Last year our camp filled up super quickly (some age groups filled the very first day) so be sure to register right away to be sure to get a spot for your camper or teen.  Please tell your friends and neighbors not to delay, get a spot in camp before we fill.

I can't wait to "Discover - Enjoy - Belong" with all of you!   

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Camp Details:

Camp Dates: June 22^nd – 26^th

Registration Begins: March 7^th (links posted by 6:00 AM)  

Registration closes: When the age group is filled or April 1^st (whichever is first).  Last year some age groups filled up the first weekend of registration.

Camp Location: Camp River Ranch in Carnation – private, Girl Scout owned property on Lake Langlois

Registration Details: 

*** All registration will be online ***

Age specific details are posted below in separate posts divided by grade level. Please be sure to read all the information for your grade level. All grade levels refer to the current grade the camper is currently in right now, not in the fall.

Valley Day Camp is a completely volunteer run Girl Scout camp.  All campers, teens, and volunteers must be registered Girl Scouts before registering for our camp.  If you are not a registered Girl Scout please be sure to read the post below titled “How to Register as a Girl Scout – Helpful Tips.” (scroll down quite a ways)

We do not want any girls to miss out on camp due to finances.  If you need financial assistance please apply through GSWW at this link.  If you do not qualify through GSWW please email us directly at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com for additional assistance through camp donations.

If you would like to help offset costs for another camper please add any amount to your camp payment as a donation.

We will email you within 72 hours of your registration being completed (all forms and payment) to let you know we have received it.  Please be sure to use an email address you check regularly as this is where we will send you all camp emails.

Please read the posts below for important, age specific details. The links to register will be added directly into these posts on March 7^th.

 There are three separate posts:

• one for campers (currently in grades Kindergarten-5^th)

• one for our LIA program (current 6^th graders)

• one for our teen CA programs, (currently in grades 7^th – 12^th)

 If you have any questions please email us at ValleyDayCamp@gmail.com

First Time at Our Camp?

If this is your first time at Valley Day Camp use this link for a document with even more information about our camp: First Timer Details

Campers - Currently in Kindergarten - 5th grades

Camper registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis.  Your registration will NOT be processed until all forms and payment are complete, and attendee is verified as a registered Girl Scout.
Camp is likely to fill quickly, the sooner your completed registration is received the better.  The registration deadline is April 1^st or when the appropriate unit fills, whichever comes first.  We typically fill before the deadline, so please do not wait to get your registration in.
 
You will need to complete ALL steps of the registration and submit full payment*, or apply for financial aid, before we will begin processing your registration.  Please note that the registration is multiple steps and you must complete ALL of them before we can begin to process your registration.  
*If paying by check we must receive it within seven days.
 
Campers may request ONE “buddy” for camp.  BOTH campers must request each other and both be in the same grade in order for us honor their buddy request and ensure their placement in the same unit together. 
 
Many families find it convenient to have an extra camp shirt so you don’t have to do laundry every night of camp. Additional camp shirts are $12.00 for campers. Extra shirts are only available with your initial registration.
 

Morning arrival time is between 9:00-9:15.  Afternoon arrival time is between 3:45-4:00.  We don’t allow any early pick-ups or late drop offs so please plan accordingly.

 
We will email you by April 1^st to confirm whether your daughter has a space at camp. 
We realize it is inconvenient to have to wait to find out if you have a space in camp but we run our registration this way in an attempt to serve the maximum number of girls possible. It pains us to have to turn girls away! However, there are many factors that we have to consider to maintain our high program standards.

Camp Costs:
$175 for campers (current Kindergarten-5^th grades)
$12 for optional extra camper shirt (so you don’t have to do laundry every day)

Steps for Registration: 

Step One: [Registration is full, please see upper post regarding waitlist.]

Step Two: Camper Release Form

Step Three: Get to Know My Camper Form

LIAs - Currently in 6th Grade

 

Our Leader In Action Award Program (LIA) is for current 6^th graders. 

Our LIAs spend their morning learning leadership skills and planning activities to lead with younger campers.  In the afternoon LIAs spend an hour working with our younger campers and use the rest of their time to enjoy the camp activities themselves.

 

LIAs will have a group activity shortly before camp (date TBD).  It is highly recommended for LIAs to attend this but it isn’t mandatory. 

 

LIA registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis.  You will need to complete ALL steps of the registration, submit full payment or apply for financial aid, and be verified as a registered Girl Scout before we will begin processing your registration.  Please note that the registration is multiple steps and you must complete ALL of them before we can begin to process your registration.  

Step One: [Registration is full, please see upper post regarding waitlist.]

Step Two: Get to Know My LIA Form

We will contact you by April 1^st to confirm whether your LIA has a space at camp.

 

Many families find it convenient to have an extra camp shirt so you don’t have to do laundry every night of camp. Additional shirts are $16.00 for LIAs.  Extra shirts are only available with your initial registration.

 

Camp Costs:

LIA registration $175

Extra camp shirt (to save on laundry) $16

CA - Currently in 7th - 12th grades

 

Our teen leadership programs are very important parts of our camp.  We believe that our teens are the future leaders of our community and our world.  We strive to give them a unique and fun leadership experience that will benefit them for many years to come. 

 

We wish we could take every applicant to our programs but many factors make this impossible for us to do.  Before you apply for our leadership programs please read the information below carefully. 

 

7^th-12^th graders must attend the mandatory camp training all day on Saturday, June 20^th.  There will be one other training session prior to camp, date and time TBD.

 

Leadership programs have longer hours than campers.  They start earlier and stay later than the campers.  CAs arrive at 8:45 and leave at 4:30.  Teens are expected to stay for the entire time, except for an emergency.

 

CA registrations are not completely processed on a first come, first served basis.  Our teen programs fill quickly so it’s important to get your registration and application turned in as soon as possible.  Sometimes it is only open for a couple of days.

 

You will need to complete ALL steps of the registration, application*, and submit full payment before we will begin processing your registration.  Please note that the registration is multiple steps and you must complete ALL of them before we can begin to process your registration.  [Registration is full, please see upper post regarding waitlist.]

 

*Teen registrations also require an application that is completed by the teen themself.  You’ll find the application link here CA Application Here.  You will not be considered for a CA position unless we have your complete registration, payment, and CA application before the CA registration closes. 

 

We will contact you by April 1^st to confirm whether your CA has a space at camp.

 

Camp Costs:

CA registration $90 (for those who have already had Valley Day Camp CA Training)

First Time CA registration $150 (for first time Valley Day Camp CAs)

Extra camp shirt (to save on laundry) $16

Camp sweatshirt (only available for CAs and volunteers) $48

How to Register as a Girl Scout - Helpful Tips

Every person at camp must be a registered Girl Scout.  If your camper is not already a Girl Scout you’ll need to use the link below to register.  You do not have to join a troop or do any other Girl Scout activities, but you are welcome to!

The past few years we’ve heard of people practically pulling their hair out when trying to register.  Save your sanity!  Take our advice!

#1 Do NOT try to use a mobile device.  The option you need doesn’t show up there.  You must use a computer. 

#2 Use these instructions.  The system is not intuitive to all but these instructions detail the unusual steps and answers you need to make it through. Step By Step Here 

#3 If it’s still not working for you please contact us.

To Register as a Girl Scout go online to Register for GS Here

Please Stay Tuned

I'm sorry i haven't been able to post the registration details yet.

I've had a family emergency and have no access to my computer for camp details. I should have an update on Thursday, please stay tuned.

Important Dates

 

Valley Day Camp will be an extra exciting adventure this year!  2026 brings our big move to Camp River Ranch in Carnation!  We’ll always have a special place in our heart for Loutsis Lake and our 21 years of camp there.  But, we’re looking forward to the new opportunities and amenities we’ll have at our new location.  We have a lot to be excited about, from big things like canoeing, hiking, and improved drop off/pick up, to little things like running water and access to electricity!  It is certain to be an amazing adventure!

We hope you’ll join us for this monumental week of camp June 22^nd-26^th!

Mark your calendar for Registration on March 7^th.  Some age groups fill up on the first day of registration so don’t delay.  Lots of details will be posted here in the week before registration.

We'll have a booth at SU 441's Thinking Day event on 2/21, stop by and visit us there!

I hope to see you soon!

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