Use this form to request use of activity area and equipment as well as camp staff to run the activity.
Girl Scouts River Valleys’ camps have several opportunities available for day camps during the summer. Camp staff can be provided to ensure safety and facilitate the program. Schedules can be flexible based on the number of girls and the time available for each day camp. Due to resident camp schedules and staffing, compromises in requested times may be necessary. Please submit this form prior to finalizing your day camp daily schedule. Listed below are the activities and capacities available:
| Activity | Camp Elk River capacity per session | Camp Lakamaga capacity per session |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | 16 | 16 |
| Canoeing (3 per canoe) | 36 | 45 |
| GPS Navigation (3 per unit) | 30 | 30 |
| Kayaking | 12 | 20 |
| Low Ropes Course | 15 | 15 |
| Swimming | 200 | 100 |
| Trading Post | 25 | 10 |
Pricing
The prices for these activities is as follows when you use our camp staff:
- Archery, GPS Navigation and Low Ropes:
- $3 per participant per hour when staff are on site
- $4.50 per participant per hour (if staff needs to travel)
- Swimming, Canoeing and Kayaking:
- $50 per hour per 25 campers
- There is no cost when you provide the certified activity leader except for the swimming area. Connect with your camp director liaison for more information.
Proof of Certification
Please ensure the day camp director has copies of current certification cards/certificates on file for each day camp volunteer who is facilitating an activity. This is in order to be in compliance with both Safety-Wise and camp industry standards.
Swimming Policies
Swim checks must be done for all girls who wish to swim outside of the shallow area. Please schedule an additional 15 minutes prior to your first session to allow time for this. Watchers (adult volunteers) must be provided.
Swimmer and Watcher Ratios
Day camps provide the watchers (adult volunteers) for each swimming activity time. They assist the lifeguards in watching the water for safe swimming activity and will be oriented by the camp lifeguards. Use the table below to determine how many watchers to provide.
| Number of swimmers | Number of watchers to be provided by group |
|---|---|
| 1-25 | 2 |
| 26-50 | 4 |
| 51-75 | 6 |
| 76-100 | 8 |
| 101-125 | 10 |
| 126-150 | 12 |
| 151-175 | 14 |
| 176-200 | 16 |
To request program activity time at a Girl Scouts River Valleys Camp:
Please complete and submit the form below at least four weeks before your day camp begins. The camp director will confirm availability and pricing for your request three weeks before your day camp.
If you have any questions, please contact our team at camps@girlscoutsrv.org or your camp director liaison.
