So your daughter is going on her first Girl Scout camping trip. It seems to you, but it will be a great experience for your daughter. There are many things to decide and figure out before the camping trip even begins. Here is a short guide to what you need to know.
If your daughter’s Girl Scout Troop is going to camp, there will be at least one person who is “camp certified” with a Girl Scout plan drawn up before the troop heads. As a parent, you must make sure it is so. When “certified camp” or “trained camp” means that the person has taken a course teaching him or her safety measures and skills in the camp with the team.
The next step is whether it will be enough to apply to adult girls. Girl scouts have certain rules in this matter but sometimes, especially on longer trips, even adults can be more necessary. This is a judgment call but one that you have to figure out carefully. The exact number depends on the age and maturity of the girls and also their needs. The location of the camp can also play a part in this decision and the activities that are organized. Let us consider all these things.
Sometimes parents are invited outside as chaperones to go to these camps, and sometimes they encourage the girls to learn some independence. Consider your daughter’s needs and abilities if you decide whether to continue on the trip. Pay close attention to your daughter’s desires and consider them, but don’t necessarily go against your gut because of this instinct.
If your daughter has other special needs, make sure to talk to the team leader and let her know if she does. You are sincere. It will help your daughter have a better camp experience if the guide knows about any problems that may arise before they happen. So that your daughter can help before the problem arises. For example, if your daughter is generally afraid of the dark, a team leader can help alleviate her fears by making sure your daughter has a flashlight handy before lights exit. Being able to talk to the whole team about this fear (without naming names) as others may have it too and a group discussion can make your daughter feel less uncomfortable.
So you decided your daughter was going on a trip. You need to know what they are packing. You are usually provided with a packing list, so use this if you are a leader. if not, these things are generally necessary;
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Soup kit with a drop/net bag
All clothing for each day camp
Rain gear
jacket
Pajamas
Toothbrush / toothpaste
Soap
Washcloth and towel
A brush
Bug spray
Duffel bag for carrying gear
Water Bottle
EXTRA batteries with flashlight
If your daughter needs to take any medication, make sure she sends it to camp in the original bottle with the instructions printed on it. If you are not sure, talk to the group leaders about how to approach this. Usually, an adult will take the medicine immediately and put it in a safe place, so that it does not get lost or misused. Find specific ways to abuse over the counter medication even if this is necessary.
These are usually considered essential. Girls are usually encouraged not to bring more than necessary, as they often carry their own weapons to keep it as light as possible. Girls are usually encouraged not to bring anything valuable to camp. They are also usually told not to bring toys, electronic gadgets or anything that could be lost to theft.
Your daughter should help her pack her bags to camp. Even a 7 year old can do a lot of work in packing her bags. When he has to find things, it will be much easier if he takes an active part in helping to pack his bags. Besides, he will have to repair his bags when preparing to leave the camp, and having first-hand experience will be to his advantage.
Packing the stuff that will be used first on top is usually a good arrangement for the girls who won’t have to unpack the whole bag and have the chance of losing the gear with the things they need. Looking for girls outside the layers by trip on travel is often useful, as the day can use warmer. the sun gets higher and in the evening the sun sets again.
If you have a waterproof backpack or duffel, this will be useful if the pockets sit outside in the weather. It also depends on the type of camp the girls are going to do. If you set up tents or camp under the stars under the stars, it is better to have waterproof bags. If the girls sleep in the dungeons, this will not be essential.
So, the arsenal is packed and your daughter is ready to go. Be sure to arrive at the camp or meeting on time. No one wants to wait for a fresh start. Follow all the specific rules given by the guides on providing a phone number contact or other information. Best of all, send your daughter off with a happy smile and she’ll have a great camp experience!
