Camp Rules

Girl Scout camp is a unique and exciting opportunity for girls to have fun, improve skills, make new friends, experience the outdoors, and learn from positive adult role models. To be successful at camp, it’s important to remember the Girl Scout Promise and to live by the Girl Scout Law. All campers and parents are asked to agree to the guidelines listed below.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be

Honest and fair,

I agree to follow all camp rules.

I agree to always tell the truth while I’m at camp.

Friendly and helpful,

I agree to get to know the other campers by learning their names and understanding that their personalities and backgrounds may be different from my own.

I agree to do my assigned kapers (camp chores) in a kind and timely manner.

Considerate and caring,

I agree to participate fully in the camp experience by leaving my phone and all electronics at home.

I agree to treat others with respect, even if they are different from me.

I understand that my behavior affects other campers, and I will do my best to be a positive group member and role model for other Girl Scouts.

Courageous and strong, and

I agree to let an adult know about any behavior I see that may be hurtful or harmful for myself or others (examples: bullying, threats, name-calling, leaving the group without permission, etc.)

I agree to use my words, take deep breaths, and think before acting if I become upset.

Responsible for what I say and do,

I agree to use appropriate language and behavior. Fighting, behavior or words that could hurt myself or others is unacceptable.

I agree to take an active part in learning and having fun at camp.

I agree that I am responsible for the items I bring to camp and that GSDH is not responsible for loss or damage that may happen to these items.

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Respect myself and others,

I agree to make hydrating a priority. I will do my best to drink enough water to keep my energy up and stay well hydrated throughout the camp.

I agree to respect other campers’ and volunteers’ belongings. I will ask and receive permission before using other campers’ things.

I agree to keep my hands to myself and respect others personal space.

If I am having a problem with someone or something, I agree to respectfully talk to that person and/or an adult in charge to help resolve the issue.

I agree to keep the common areas clean by keeping my belongings neatly put away inside the designated area.

Respect authority,

I agree to respect adults working at camp and to follow their directions.

I agree to always remain with my assigned group unless I have permission from a volunteer to be somewhere else.

I agree to use the buddy system the entire time I am at camp.

Use resources wisely,

I agree to be kind to animals, nature, and buildings at camp, and to not cause any harm to the camp property, plant life or animals that live there.

Make the world a better place, and

I agree to help other campers and volunteers keep camp clean.

I agree to have an accepting and welcoming attitude toward others who have values talents, and cultural experience different from my own.

Be a sister to every Girl Scout.

I agree to be open to ideas other than my own and willing to cooperate with the other members of the camp community.

I agree to include all campers in my group during camp activities.

I agree to do my best to have fun, try new things, make new friends and enjoy my camp experience in the spirit of Girl Scouting.