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2018 Registration Information You MUST read this entire brochure, download the registration
form for the location you wish to attend, fill out the form and
mail it back with payment before the February 1 deadline!
All day camp participants (except boys and tags) MUST be registered
Girl Scouts. You can wait to see if you are accepted into camp before registering.
If accepted into camp, you MUST complete the online registration at
www.GSNorCal.org. EVERYONE must provide a copy of their Girl Scout
registration confirmation with their health forms. Girls do NOT have to be
in a troop to register as a Girl Scout. Individual registration is available.
We offer 9 one-week sessions at Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette and 1 one-week session at
Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon. All sessions work in conjunction with the Diablo Day Camp
Committee and under the umbrella of GSNorCal. With two locations, we are able to offer
camp to more girls, not more camp to the same girls who have already gotten into camp.
G I R L S C O U T S O F N O R T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A
Diablo Day Camp at 2 different locations!
Session LH only at Little Hills Ranch
in San Ramon
The Little Hills session hosted over 320 campers last
summer. The park is owned by the East Bay Regional
Park District and run by Urban Parks Concessionaires.
Little Hills Ranch is an expansive site offering lots of
shaded picnic tables, a large swimming pool and
plenty of lawn area.
Campers do not cook lunch. Cooking is offered, but is
limited to twice during the week and only a snack-type
food. All campers and staff bring a bag lunch each day (please
no peanuts or nuts at camp).
Campers spend their time doing activities such as
swimming, crafts, cooking, nature, games and sports.
There are large areas for volleyball, basketball, horseshoes
and lawn games.
Contact Session LH Directors for more information.
Sessions 1 to 9 at Camp Twin Canyon
in Lafayette
In 1954, local Girl Scouts used cookie money and generous
donations to purchase 65 acres. Some land was sold to
East Bay Regional Parks in 1977, leaving about 40 acres.
Originally each service unit ran a 2-week camp. Now
service units combine efforts and DDC offers week-long
themed camps. Ownership of Camp Twin Canyon was
given to the GSSFBA (now GSNorCal) which maintains
the site. Diablo Day Camp rents the site for the summer.
Camp Twin Canyon is beautiful. Unit areas are spaced
throughout the two oak-lined canyons. There are hiking
trails, picnic tables, a small pool and outdoor cooking
facilities. Girls cook their lunch most days. The outdoor
cooking program is what makes DDC at Camp Twin
Canyon unique in the area. Campers enjoy other camp
activities such as nature, swimming, crafts and archery
(if available that session).
Diablo Day Camp is operated under the management of the all-volunteer Diablo Day Camp
Committee along with the efforts of volunteers from 11 local Girl Scout service units:
Creekside, Cresta Blanca, Crossroads, Diablo Shadows, Delta Gateway, Harvest Sands, Lafayette,
Las Trampas, Orinda-Moraga, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. One adult volunteer is required for
every 6 children (campers and elves). No experience is necessary; all interested adults are
encouraged to apply; training is provided. Girls currently in Kindergarten through eighth grade are
eligible to apply as campers for one week of their choice. Campers are placed in sessions by lottery.
Medical or Special Needs (including food allergies): All of our campers have the opportunity to cook and come in contact with many different types of
food while at Diablo Day Camp, so food allergies are of special concern. If your child has food
allergies, it may not be possible to accommodate those needs in a camp lunch or snack food. If that is
the case, you may be asked to provide food for your child.
While each of our sessions has a first aider on site, the first aider is only able to provide basic first
aid. We welcome girls of all abilities and needs, however, we are limited in the support we can
provide to campers. Most units (groups) have 2 adults and 2 elves (teenage helpers) with 20+ campers.
If your daughter has a medical or special need and can function well in a large group in a rustic
environment, we will work with you to support her at camp. If your daughter would not do well in a
large group with minimal adult support, different camps may be more appropriate for her.
Please contact us at [email protected] to work with you to come up with an
accommodation for your child. Our first priority is your camper’s safety. Even if your camper is
returning, please contact us regarding food allergies or special needs.
Camp is a family affair! When you sign up as an adult volunteer, you are eligible to bring your other children who meet the
age requirements. They have a full camp program too!
Tags are TK (transitional Kindergarten) and preschool boys and girls. Tags must be at least three
years old by the first day of your session. Tags must be potty-trained. Tags spend their days playing
games, snacking, hiking around camp, and doing simple craft projects.
Boys currently enrolled in grades K through 5 are welcome to attend camp with their volunteer
parent. Boys participate in most of the activities that the campers enjoy, including archery and
swimming. Boys currently in sixth grade or above are too old to attend our camp.
Please make other arrangements for these children.
Diablo Day Camp
Important Information: Campers
1. Complete one registration form per family/
household. Each family/household must complete
their own form. All forms must be signed by the
parent/legal guardian. Do NOT put unrelated
persons on the same form.
2. Girls currently in Kindergarten through eighth
grade can apply as campers. Girls in TK are not
eligible to attend. Girls currently in grades seven
through twelve can apply as elves.
3. See page 1 for information about Girl Scout
membership requirements.
4. Campers are limited to 1 session per summer,
regardless of session location. You may enter both
lotteries, but will only be placed in one session if
space is available. Indicate as many session choices as
possible in your order of preference.
5. Registrations are ONLY accepted via mail to the
P.O. box and must be postmarked on or before the
deadline of February 1. Please note our mailing
address: P.O. Box 2804, Martinez, CA 94553-2804.
Diablo Day Camp does not assume responsibility for
late, lost or misdirected mail.
6. Incomplete registration forms will not be
processed. If time permits, the incomplete form will
be returned to the sender with an explanatory letter.
The form can be corrected and re-sent with full
payment to the registrar by February 1. No spots will
be held. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR REGISTRATION
FORM EARLY IN CASE THERE IS A PROBLEM.
7. Campers of adult camp volunteers are given
priority regarding session placement. All other
complete registration forms (see above regarding
incomplete forms) with full payment will be held
until after February 1 and then processed randomly
by lottery.
8. A camper currently in Kindergarten or first grade
and ONE friend in the same grade who would like to
attend the same session may apply as buddies. Both
registration forms MUST be sent in the same
envelope. We do NOT accept groups of friends or
troops applying as a group, even for volunteer staff.
9. Arrange carpools AFTER campers and elves have
been accepted into camp and placed into sessions.
10. Only those persons officially registered with the
Diablo Day Camp registrar will be allowed at camp.
11. There is a $35.00 charge for returned checks.
12. Diablo Day Camp will reimburse family paid
camp fees for valid cookie/fall sale rewards. The
original registration form must have full payment
attached. Do NOT send sale rewards with your
registration form! When your child is placed in camp,
mail rewards earned this year or last year to your
session director at least 30 days before your session
begins. To redeem sales rewards: make a copy of the
back of the card (where the numbers are), write the
girl’s full name, address and $ amount of reward
being redeemed. Do not send the card. After reward
amount is verified by council and camper attendance
is confirmed, camp fees paid will be reimbursed by
November 1. See our website for more information.
13. Financial aid is available through GSNorCal for
campers and elves who qualify. A $60 deposit per
camper or elf to Diablo Day Camp is required to hold
a spot. Request aid as soon as you receive
confirmation. Camp fees must be paid in full by May
1 or camper / elf will be dropped from camp. Cookie/
fall sale rewards are NOT eligible to cover camp fees
if financial aid is not granted or the amount of aid
does not cover the camp fees fully. See website.
14. Refunds are made in October. Refunds are sent to
the person who wrote the check that accompanied
the original registration form. Payment, less a $35
processing fee, will be refunded if WRITTEN notice
is received by your session director at least 30 days
before your session begins. As a courtesy, please
inform your session director of your cancellation as
soon as possible so that if there are girls on a waiting
list, they can be placed in camp.
15. GSNorCal Diablo Day Camp Tax Identification
Number (TIN) is 94-1551410. Your cancelled check is
your receipt for tax, dependent care or other proof of
payment requirements.
Go to DiabloDayCamp.org for more information.
Important Information: Elves
1. Elves are Diablo Day Camp helpers. Girls who are
currently in grades seven through twelve can apply
as elves.
2. See page 1 for information about Girl Scout
membership requirements.
3. See page 3 for information about cookie credit
reimbursements (#12), financial aid (#13) or the ID
number for tax or dependent care deductions (#15).
4. Daughters of adult camp volunteers are given
priority into camp. All other complete registration
forms with payment will be held until after
February 1 and then processed randomly by lottery.
5. Elves are limited to 1 session per summer,
regardless of session location. You may enter both
lotteries, but will only be placed in one session if
space is available. Elves will be placed in the same
session as other family members. To request an
exception, attach a note to your registration form.
6. Elves have the same hours as adult volunteers,
arriving at camp at least 30 minutes before scheduled
start times and staying up to 30 minutes after
published end times. Elves arrange their own
transportation to and from camp. Wait until AFTER
session placement to arrange carpools.
7. Most elves at Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette
work in units helping campers build & start fires,
and prep & cook lunch. Some Twin Canyon elves
also help in core program areas. Elves at Little Hills
Ranch will work in groups in program areas such as
crafts, cooking, games and nature. Little Hills elves
will also be assigned to units.
8. All elves are required to return paperwork on time
and to attend and pass training. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you are unable to attend the training listed below,
do not apply to be an elf (you may apply to attend
day camp as a camper if you meet the age
requirements).
NEW elf training:
Sat., May 5, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Returning elf training:
Sun., April 29, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
9. Returning elves are also required to volunteer
for 2 hours day camp service before their session:
Twin Canyon options: 2 hours Sat., April 28 OR
Sat., May 12 OR Sat., June 9 OR Sat., Aug. 11
Little Hills elves will be notified later of available times.
Questions about elves? Contact the elf trainers
through the website: www.DiabloDayCamp.org.
Parents! We need your help at Camp Twin Canyon Camp Opening: Saturday, June 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In June, we get Camp Twin Canyon ready for the summer. Come help us bring supplies into the Hive,
ready our camper units and other buildings, assemble and label new equipment or perform similar
tasks. Refreshments are provided. We need at least 2 adults from each service unit. Families are
welcome (childcare NOT available). Please contact your Service Unit Liaison or Camp Opening
Coordinator, Athena, at [email protected]. We need your help!
Camp Closing: Saturday, August 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In August, we clean and store all equipment used at camp during the summer and “close” all camper
units and buildings for the winter. Bring your family (childcare NOT available) and enjoy some time at
Camp Twin Canyon, the beautiful home of Diablo Day Camp. Refreshments provided. We need at
least 2 adults from each service unit. Contact your Service Unit Liaison or Camp Closing Coordinator,
Starfish, at [email protected].
Important Info: Adult volunteers
Contact any session director to learn more about
volunteering. The day camp staff is 100% volunteer!
Adult volunteers who work a session of camp this
summer are given priority in the lottery. All family
members attend camp the same session unless
otherwise requested. Volunteers do not work directly
with their own children. All Diablo Day Camp
volunteers must commit to working all five days of
camp. Job sharing is not allowed.
Adults must register as adult Girl Scouts and
complete the volunteer screening process. Proof is
required with health forms.
Go to www.GSNorCal.org to register.
Adults arrive at camp at least 30 minutes before
scheduled start times and stay up to 30 minutes after
published end times. All volunteers must attend
training. If you volunteer to work at camp and are
not able to fulfill your commitment (including
training), any children (campers and their buddies,
elves, boys and/or tags) associated with your
application will NOT be able to attend camp.
If you are interested in volunteering at
camp this summer:
1. Complete the adult volunteer section of the
application and SUBMIT IT BY FEBRUARY 1!
2. Complete Tag/Boy application for siblings. They
have a full camp program too! Tags are TK and
preschool boys and girls who are at least three years
old on the first day of your session. Tags must be
potty-trained. Boys currently enrolled in grades K
through 5 are welcome to attend camp with their
volunteer parent. Boys currently in sixth grade or
above are too old to attend our camp. Please make
other arrangements for these children. Boys and Tags
do NOT register as Girl Scouts to attend camp.
3. Training is required to provide a safe environment
and a quality experience for each child and adult at
camp. Team work is critical for a safe and pleasant
experience and begins with meeting your fellow
volunteers at training. No children allowed at
training. Please DO NOT call the GS council office to
register for camp training days.
4. New (first year) adult volunteers must attend all
modules. Second year adult volunteers must attend
modules II, III, IV-1 and IV-2. Experienced volunteers
(third year and up at the same location) must attend
modules III, IV-1 and IV-2. Contact your session
director about possible alternative training.
Please note training dates now
and plan accordingly.
DDC Camp Twin Canyon, Lafayette sessions 1-9
I Online course
II TBD — www.DiabloDayCamp.org TBD
III Sat., April 28, 9:00am-3:00pm
for sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Sat., May 12, 9:00am-3:00pm
for sessions 6, 7, 8, 9
Camp Twin Canyon
IV-1
IV-2
Session Meeting
AND
Session Set-up
Dates and locations determined by each session’s directors.
DDC Little Hills Ranch, San Ramon session LH
I Online course
II Tues., April 17, 6:00-9:00pm San Ramon
III Sat., April 28, 9:00am-3:00pm San Ramon
IV-1 Session Meeting
Tues., May 15, 6:00-9:00pm
San Ramon
IV-2 Set-up
Sun., June 24, 3:00-6:00pm
Little Hills Ranch
Camp fees cover Girl Scouts of Northern California administrative costs, insurance, site rental fees,
Diablo Day Camp patch, program materials and food.
Please note: Camp health care volunteers provide basic first aid only. In case of illness or injury requiring
greater care, the parent/guardian will be contacted by camp staff. All sessions have a crisis team trained to
respond to emergencies.
# Dates Diablo Day Camp at Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette Directors
1
June 11
to
June 15
Seuss Sightings—Thing 1 & Thing 2, a Cat, a Fox, & Sally Sue. Zax behind a
Truffula Tree. Sam at BBQ while Fish swim in a pool, one, two, red & blue.
Wockets on archery field Woohoo. Special Cadette Unit. 9:00am to 3:45pm.
Bubba
Dragonfly
2
June 18
to
June 22
Fractured fairytales: Are witches bad and fairy godmothers good? Make your
own endings to fairy tales. Cook up magical lunches, shoot arrows, swim and
make crafts. Friday fun includes a hiking challenge. M-F 9:00 to 3:45 pm.
Magpie Stitches
Gummy Bear
3
June 25
to
June 29
The Happiest Camp on Earth! Celebrate wonder and enchantment at Camp Twin
Canyon. Experience a little slice of magic in our kingdom with adventures in
archery, crafts, cooking, games and swimming. 9:00am to 3:30pm daily.
Ewok Lucky
Meerkat
4
July 2
to
July 6
Great American Cook Off! Use your outdoor culinary skills to compete for the
Silver Tray Award daily and work on the Legacy Cooking Badge. Enjoy archery,
crafts and swimming. MTuThF 9:00am to 3:45pm; No camp Wednesday, July 4.
Sweet Pea
Squirrel
5
July 9
to
July 13
Groovin’ to the beat! A week of peace, love and happiness! We’ll cook lunch
everyday, archery for all, nature, hiking, swimming, music and lots of tie dye.
M-Th 9:00am to 3:45pm. Fri. 1-7pm with dinner. Overnight Fri. for 4th and up.
Cedar
Dragonfly
6
July 16
to
July 20
Paper Palooza—Prepare yourself for the fun you’ll have using paper. Make
airplanes, boats, collages, pop up cards, pinwheels, and more. Try Origami or
build a structure. Swimming and archery, too. 9:00am-3:45pm daily.
Starfish
Raspberry
7
July 23
to
July 27
Animation Sensation! Fairies, princesses, ogres and villains will come to life
as we explore, create (crafts), shoot (archery), swim and cook in the wilderness.
Our animated adventure is 9:00am to 3:45pm daily.
Blade Doxie
Koala
8
July 30
to
Aug. 3
Barnyard Palooza. Let’s go down on the farm and kick up rowdy fun
swimming, hiking, cooking, doing archery and all around having a boot-
stomping good time. 9:00am to 3:30pm daily.
Little Bit
Hot Dog
9
Aug. 6
to
Aug. 10
California Dreamin’. Mountains and Oceans, Gold Rush and Hollywood,
California has it all. Along with swimming, archery and outdoor cooking,
come discover the wonders of our great state. 9:00am to 3:45pm daily.
Turtle Shamrock
Melody
# Dates DDC at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon. (One week only.) Directors
LH
June 25
to
June 29
The Happiest Camp on Earth, San Ramon! Magical adventures await you in
the land of fantasy. Swimming for all! Arts, crafts, cooking and fun! Campers
bring their own lunch each day (no nuts at camp). 9:00am to 3:30pm daily.
Mama Bear
Palatino
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. Campers: Girls currently in Kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible for camp.
1. Girl’s Name ___________________________________________Birth Date_______ /_______ /_______ Current Grade _____________ o Daisy o Brownie o Junior o Cadette o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop # _________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.If possible, please try to place with friend: ________________________________________
2. Girl’s Name ___________________________________________Birth Date_______ /_______ /_______ Current Grade _____________ o Daisy o Brownie o Junior o Cadette o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop # _________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.If possible, please try to place with friend: ________________________________________
3. Girl’s Name ___________________________________________Birth Date_______ /_______ /_______ Current Grade _____________ o Daisy o Brownie o Junior o Cadette o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop # _________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.If possible, please try to place with friend: ________________________________________
Elves: Elves are helpers who are girls currently in 7th through 12th grade. See Elf information. Elves are NOT adult volunteers for payment purposes.VOluNTEEr aGrEEmENT: I/We volunteer to work the session indicated below, to return paperwork on time and to attend the required training.
1. Name _________________________________________________Name at camp _____________________ Birth Date _____ /_____ /_____ Current Grade____ Age:____ o New elf o Returning elf # years ____
o Cadette o Senior o Ambassador o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop # _________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
Elf Signature (required) ___________________________________________
2. Name _________________________________________________Name at camp _____________________ Birth Date _____ /_____ /_____ Current Grade____ Age:____ o New elf o Returning elf # years ____
o Cadette o Senior o Ambassador o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop # _________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
Elf Signature (required) ___________________________________________
Everyone listed on this form will be placed in the same session unless otherwise requested.PAYMENT: Mail this form and your check made payable to Diablo Day Camp to:
DDC/Twin Canyon, P.O. Box 2804, Martinez, CA 94553-2804You muST include payment (by check or money order)! Incomplete applications will not be processed.
This section muST be complete or your application will NOT be processed. PlEaSE use computer version or PrINT if writing.
Family Information:Parent Name _________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________________________
Home Phone (h) ______________________________________________
Cell Phone (c) _________________________________________________
E-mail address ________________________________________________I have read the entire day camp brochure. I give permission for my child(ren) listed to attend Diablo Day Camp and participate in all camp activities.
Parent/Guardian Signature (required) ____________________________
Indicate session choices below in payment section. list a minimum of 2 lafayette choices.
Adult Camp Volunteer:Volunteering at camp will give your child(ren) priority acceptance into camp.
Name ___________________________________________________First Aid cert.? o yes o no CPR cert.? o yes o no
RN/MD? o yes o no Archery cert.? o yes o no
Currently registered adult Girl Scout? o yes o noNon-Girl Scouts must register online, be screened & send proof with health forms.
Worked at camp before? o no o yes # of years _____ Session #s _____Your name at camp (Ladybug, Bluebird, etc.) ________________________VOluNTEEr aGrEEmENT: I am over 18 years old. I have read the entire day camp brochure. I volunteer to work one of the sessions marked below, to attend the required training and to abide by all procedures in the Staff Manual.
Signature _______________________________________________________
Other Children of Adult Camp Volunteers:Tags are 3-to-5-year-old, potty trained children of adult volunteers. NO diapers.
Tags: Name Birthdate1. _____________________________________ __________________2. _____________________________________ __________________
Boys are sons of adult volunteers currently in K through fifth grade.
Boys: Name Birthdate Grade1. _________________________________ _______________ _______2. _________________________________ _______________ _______
2018 Registration Form: One form per family/household. Friends and neighbors need separate forms. applications must be postmarked on or before FEBruarY 1. No exceptions!
Camp Twin Canyon in lafayette— adult VOluNTEErS OnlySession choice 1st#___ 2nd#___ 3rd#___ 4th#___ Campers $ 90 per camper __________ Elves $ 60 per elf __________ Boys* $ 60 per boy __________ Tags* $ 35 per tag __________
*Tags and Boys are children of volunteers
Total (pay by check only) __________ o Applied for Financial Aid ($60 per camper or elf deposit required.)
Camp Twin Canyon in lafayette—NON-volunteersSession choice 1st#___ 2nd#___ 3rd#___ 4th#___ Campers $ 125 per camper __________ Elves $ 90 per elf __________
Total (pay by check only) __________ o Applied for Financial Aid ($60 per camper or elf deposit required. Full payment must be received by may 1 or camper/elf will be dropped.)If you wish to apply for the session in San Ramon, download and complete the LH version of the registration page.
If you wish to apply to both sites, complete 2 forms (one Lafayette and one for San Ramon) and mail them together in the same envelope with payment.
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