Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) Camp Resources for
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Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) Camp Resources for
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) Camp Resources for Non-Girl Scout Groups This resource contains a camp location map and facility chart, how to reserve a GSWPA campsite or program center, the required trainings and certifications and the forms needed to help your prepare for a great camping experience. Seeking Council Permission Follow the steps below to reserve a site: 1. Select the camp and unit (s) you want to reserve and complete the Campsite Reservation Form. 2. Review the available equipment at the carious camps and compete the Equipment Rental/Reservation Form if you want to use any of the equipment. 3. Submit all completed forms and security deposit/payment to: a. By mail, send all completed forms and security deposit/payment to: GSWPA, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. Make checks payable to GSWPA b. By fax: 1-814-734-7701 or e-mail: [email protected], send the completed forms and then call 1-800-248-3355, ext. 1405 to make the security deposit/payment by credit or debit card. GSWPA Map Camping Facilities Camp Conshatawba 288 Oaks Rd. , Summerhill, PA 15958 Camp Resting Waters 2566 Campbeltown Rd., Kane, PA 16735 Camp Curry Creek 60 Girl Scout Dr., Brockway, PA 15824 Camp Roy Weller Route 4, Box 236 G, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 Camp Elliott 289 Camp Elliott Ln., Volant, PA 16156 Camp Skymeadow 164 Skymeadow Ln., Avonmore, PA 15618 Camp Hawthorne Ridge 7755 Hawthorne Rd., Girard, PA 16417 Camp Singing Hills 114 Singing Hills Rd., Oil City, PA 16301 Camp Redwing 103 Rader School Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053 Contact the Director of Outdoor Program, at 1-800-248-3355 or [email protected] for general information on camping. For questions about a campsite facility (NOT to reserve) contact each camp as listed below. Camp Conshatawba Curry Creek Elliott Hawthorne Ridge Redwing Resting Waters Roy Weller Singing Hills Skymeadow Phone 814-495-9300 814-265-1447 724-533-3824 814-474-3771 724-789-9401 814-778-5730 304-379-9901 814-676-8909 724-697-5009 E-mail [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Outdoor Training and Certifications If your group is planning any of the activities listed below, the following will be required: Swimming and Boating: Lifeguard Certification 1. Must hold certification from one of the following: a. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training b. YMCA Lifeguard Training c. National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training d. United States Lifesaving Association e. Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding 2. The primary lifeguard must be at least 18 years of age. 3. One lifeguard and 2 watchers must be provided for every 25 swimmers. Watercraft Certification 1. Must hold certification from one of the following: a. American Canoe Association b. American Red Cross Small Craft Safety c. PA Fish and Boat Instructor Training 2. A person with lifeguard certification must also be present (This may be the same person if you are using the ponds at Roy Weller or Skymeadow). 3. For further information, please refer to GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints, available on the gswpa.org website. Archery Certification An instructor certified through the National Archery Association is required for archery activities. Firearms Certification 1. Written authorization must be given by Girl Scout Council. 2. Participants must be 12 years old and properly supervised and insured. 3. Only professionally insured and licensed or NRA certified instructors should be chosen to conduct activity. 4. Extreme weather conditions or unforeseen problems may necessitate cancellation immediately prior to or during the activity. Outside user groups are advised for the safety of their youth and our girls: All attending adults are strongly encouraged to have current child abuse and criminal clearances (Act 33/34 or FBI fingerprint clearances are reccommended). For more information on training requirements, email [email protected]. Facility Information Chart Kitchen P = complete kitchen with stove, refrigerator, sink. Outside =grill/barbecue pit or fireplace, with nearby refrigeration. No = campfire cooking only; access to refrigeration upon request. Water P = water from a spigot in the unit/building. Pump = water pump in the unit. WN = Water nearby. Showers P = indoor showers available, SN = Showers nearby. Fireplace/Fire Circle FP = indoor, log-burning fireplace. FC = indicates there is a fire circle outside. Phone P = telephone located directly in that lodge or unit. Shelter P = open-sided covered shelter. E = enclosed, non-winterized building. P = covered porch with a fireplace. Dates Open YR = Year round or dates listed. Facility Information Chart Key Facility Cabin, Lodge, Tent/Yurt Unit or Primitive site Winter P = winterized, Semi = fireplace or a small space heater, No = not winterized. Sleep Area Bunk Beds, Cots or Mattresses available. Electric P = electricity in the building. WH = electricity in the wash house ONLY. Restroom Inside = indicates flush toilets or composting toilets and wash areas are located inside the unit house or lodge. Nearby = flush or composting toilets in a seperate wash house. Latrine = pit-style latrine and separate wash area. Camp / Unit Facility Capacity Winter Rest room Fireplace/ Fire Shower Kitchen Circle P P P P P P P P Nearby No No FP E May 1-Oct.1 Inside P P FP/FC No YR Inside SN Outside FC P May 1-Oct.1 Inside P P FP/FC No YR FP/FC No YR FP/FC FP/FC No No May 1-Oct.1 YR Inside SN P P P P P FP/FC No May 1-Oct.1 WH Inside SN Outside FC P May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 Sleep Area Water Electric n/a Pump Bunks Shelter Dates open CONSHATAWBA - Cambria County Activity Center Activity Center Boeing Lodge Lodge 100 No Conestoga Cabins Cabin Unit 32 No Bunks Director’s Lodge Lodge 20 Bunks Memory Lodge Lodge/Dining Hall Merry Go Round Lodge Overlook Lodge Lodge Lodge Seneca Unit Lodge & Tents P P 15 P 32 P 58 P Shawnee Tents Tent Unit 24 No Cots P P P P P P P P No n/a WN no Nearby SN No FC No P n/a No Outside No P YR Mattress P P P Nearby No P P P P P P P Inside SN FP E May 1-Oct.1 Inside P P P FP/FC No YR no SN No P P FC FP/FC P P Flush Inside No May 1-Oct.1 YR no no Flush Latrine SN SN No No FC FC P P May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 No No No P P SN SN No No FC FP/FC FC FC P P No Inside Nearby Nearby No P P P P P P P May 1-Oct.1 YR May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 P P P FP/FC No YR No No No YR 28 40/80 Totals for whole camp P Mattress Mattress Bunks Mattress Inside Inside Inside SN P 249 CURRY CREEK - Jefferson County Cherokee - Primitive no structure Main Pavilion Pavillion Dining Hall Lodge/Dining Hall Jackie Schoch Lodge Lodge 20 P Mattress Mohawk Tents & Adirondacks Recreation Hall Tent Unit Lodge 24 No 30 P Cots Mattress Seneca Tents & Adirondacks Wet n Wild Tents Tent Unit Tent Unit 32 No 32 No Cots Cots Totals for whole camp n/a 50 40/125 178 ELLIOTT - Lawrence County Eagle's Nest Adirondacks Elliott Lodge Bayberry Tents Morningside Tents Adirondack Lodge Tent Unit Tent Unit 8 No 32 P 28 No 28 No n/a Mattress Cots Cots Mattress Woods Edge Lodge Lodge 50 Shepp Activity Center Activity Center 50 Totals for whole camp 146 P P n/a WH WH P P Inside Inside No Facility Information Chart Kitchen P = complete kitchen with stove, refrigerator, sink. Outside =grill/barbecue pit or fireplace, with nearby refrigeration. No = campfire cooking only; access to refrigeration upon request. Water P = water from a spigot in the unit/building. Pump = water pump in the unit. WN = Water nearby. Showers P = indoor showers available, SN = Showers nearby. Fireplace/Fire Circle FP = indoor, log-burning fireplace. FC = indicates there is a fire circle outside. Phone P = telephone located directly in that lodge or unit. Shelter P = open-sided covered shelter. E = enclosed, non-winterized building. P = covered porch with a fireplace. Dates Open YR = Year round or dates listed. Facility Information Chart Key Facility Cabin, Lodge, Tent/Yurt Unit or Primitive site Winter P = winterized, Semi = fireplace or a small space heater, No = not winterized. Sleep Area Bunk Beds, Cots or Mattresses available. Electric P = electricity in the building. WH = electricity in the wash house ONLY. Restroom Inside = indicates flush toilets or composting toilets and wash areas are located inside the unit house or lodge. Nearby = flush or composting toilets in a seperate wash house. Latrine = pit-style latrine and separate wash area. Camp / Unit Facility Capacity Winter Sleep Area Water Electric Rest room Fireplace/ Fire Shower Kitchen Circle Shelter Dates open HAWTHORNE RIDGE - Erie County Athodanac Cabins Cabins 40 No Bunks WN No Latrine SN No FP/FC P May 1-Oct.1 Beechwood Tents Curtze Lodge Tent Unit Cabin 30 No 20 P Cots Mattress WN No SN No P No Cabin 30 Mattress Pump Latrine No FC No YR Falk Run Lodge Cabin P 16 P Mattress P Inside P P P P May 1-Oct.1 YR Daisy Lodge P P P FP/FC FP/FC P P Latrine Inside FC Green Glen - Primitive Site McBrier Lodge no structure Cabin 30 No 16 P n/a Mattress Pump Pump SN No Perry Lodge Cabin 30 Mattress Pump Latrine No Racoon Run Lodge Cabin P 15 P Mattress P P P P Naerby Nearby No P Inside P Tanglewood Tents Thompson Hall Tent Unit Dining Hall 30 No 60 P Cots n/a Pump No P SN n/a No P Latrine Nearby n/a P P P P Inside P P Cots P n/a P Bunks/CotsP Bunks/CotsP WH P P P Nearby Inside Inside Inside P P Totals for whole camp No No YR No May 1-Oct.1 YR FC No YR FC No YR FP/FC FP/FC P No May 1-Oct.1 YR P P FC n/a YR FC n/a YR P Outside P P P P P FC FP FP/FC FP P n/a P P May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.15 May 1-Oct. 15 YR Nearby SN P No P May 1-Oct. 15 SN P P P P P Outside P FC FC FP May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 YR Outside Outside FC FP/FC P P P P No No No No P P P P FC FC FP/FC No May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 YR FP/FC No YR P P P P FC FP/FC 257 EDINBORO PROGRAM LEADERSHIP- Erie County Edinboro Activity Room - Day Use Room 70 Edinboro Activity Room - Overnight Use Room 32 P P Mattress Inside REDWING - Butler County Christy Tents Dining Hall Mary Lodge Unit Mary Lodge Tent Unit Dining Hall Lodge & Tent Unit Lodge Orchard Cabin Activity Center 20 No n/a P Orchard Unit Sunnybanks Tents Haven Lodge Activity Center & Tents Tent Unit Lodge 32 No 32 No 20 P Cots Cots Bunks Laurel Oaks Tents Trails End Yurts Tent Unit Yurt Unit 36 No 36 No Cots Bunks P P P P P Totals for whole camp 30 No Seats 160 P 50 No 30 P P Nearby Nearby Inside WH in shelter Nearby Nearby WN No No P P P P Latrine Latrine Inside WH No E May 1-Oct.1 May 1 -Oct.15 236 RESTING WATERS* - McKean County Eveningstar Tents Morningstar Tents Rainbow Lodge Tent Unit Tent Unit Lodge 40 No 24 No 40 P Cots Cots Mattress Sunshine Chalet Lodge Lodge 24 Mattress Totals for whole camp 128 P P Inside P P Facility Information Chart Kitchen P = complete kitchen with stove, refrigerator, sink. Outside =grill/barbecue pit or fireplace, with nearby refrigeration. No = campfire cooking only; access to refrigeration upon request. Water P = water from a spigot in the unit/building. Pump = water pump in the unit. WN = Water nearby. Showers P = indoor showers available, SN = Showers nearby. Fireplace/Fire Circle FP = indoor, log-burning fireplace. FC = indicates there is a fire circle outside. Phone P = telephone located directly in that lodge or unit. Shelter P = open-sided covered shelter. E = enclosed, non-winterized building. P = covered porch with a fireplace. Dates Open YR = Year round or dates listed. Facility Information Chart Key Facility Cabin, Lodge, Tent/Yurt Unit or Primitive site Winter P = winterized, Semi = fireplace or a small space heater, No = not winterized. Sleep Area Bunk Beds, Cots or Mattresses available. Electric P = electricity in the building. WH = electricity in the wash house ONLY. Restroom Inside = indicates flush toilets or composting toilets and wash areas are located inside the unit house or lodge. Nearby = flush or composting toilets in a seperate wash house. Latrine = pit-style latrine and separate wash area. Camp / Unit Facility Capacity Winter Sleep Area Rest room Water Electric P P P P Inside Fireplace/ Fire Shower Kitchen Circle Shelter Dates open ROY WELLER - Preston County, WV Eberly Family Learning Center - Overnight Use Lodge, Dining Hall and Learning Center Mattress Lodge P P 32 P 32 P Bunks P P P P Primitive Site 1 Prim 30 No n/a No Primitive Site 2 Prim 40 No n/a The Hideaway EFLC Lower Level Eagle Lodge Lodge Fawn Lodge Totals for whole camp 50/100 22 Bunks Bunks P P P P FP/FC No YR FC No YR FP/FC P YR Inside P P P P FP/FC P YR No Latrine No No FC May 1 -Oct. 1 Pump No Latrine No No FC P P WN Inside Inside May 1 -Oct.1 206 SINGING HILLS - Venango County No Latrine No No FC P May 1-Oct.1 P Mattress P Mattress P Cots P Cots/Mattresses P Bunks P P P P P P P Nearby P P P P P P FP/FC No YR FP/FC No May 1-Oct.1 FP/FC No YR No n/a WN No Latrine Nearby Nearby Nearby No Outside Outside No FC FC FC FC P P P P May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 May 1-Oct.1 P P P P P P P Inside P P FP/FC No YR No Latrine Inside SN No P P P P P FC FP/FC No May 1-Oct.1 YR FP/FC No YR SN No P P P FC FP/FC May 1-Oct.1 YR Birdsong - Primitive no structure 10 No n/a Eveningsong Lodge Lodge 40 Mattress Firesong Lodge Lodge 12 No Morningsong Lodge Lodge 40 P Springsong Tents Starsong Tents and Yurts Whisperingsong Tents Windsong - Pavillion Tent Unit Tent/Yurt Tent Unit Pavillion 35 40 48 60 No No No No Totals for whole camp P Latrine Nearby P P No 225 SKYMEADOW - Armstrong County Alpine Lodge Lodge 40 P Mattress Alpine Tents Evergreen Lodge Tent Unit Lodge 36 No 30 P Cots Mattress Forest Lodge Lodge 40 P Mattress Forest Tents Orchard Lodge Tent Unit Lodge 36 No 40 P Cots Mattress Totals for whole camp 222 P P No P Inside Latrine Inside No 1. Additional fees are charged for specialty equipment available at camp properties. All fees collected from rental of specialty equipment are used to maintain, replace and update our camp equipment. 2. A complete list of equipment can be found on the Site Specific Equipment Reservation Form. 3. To reserve specialty equipment, complete the Site Specific Equipment Reservation Form, include the total fee for any equipment requested along with copies of all current and valid certifications and return along with your Campsite Reservation Form or mail after the confirmation of requested campsite is received. 4. Any Troop or Service Unit using equipment must have a copy of the individual’s certifications along with photo Id on them when arriving at camp. The Camp Ranger will ask for copies of certifications and photo Id before any equipment can be used. 5. The following will occur when a Troop or Service Unit sends in an equipment reservation form requesting the pool and a lifeguard. Lifeguards are only available but not guaranteed June 1 – August 1 at the following Camps: Hawthorne Ridge, Conshatawba, Singing Hills, Skymeadow and Elliott. Once the equipment reservation form is received the Data Services Representative will email the Camp Pathway Manager the dates the Troop or Service Unit has requested the pool and the lifeguard along with contact information for the Troop or Service Unit The Camp Pathway Manager will contact the Troop or Service Unit to arrange a pool time for them. Once pool times are set the Camp Pathway Manager will notify the Data Services Representative, so that information can be placed on the campsite reservation chart. If a lifeguard is not available for the Troop or Service Unit they will be notified immediately from the Data Services Representative explaining the refund and then will be provided with a list of certified lifeguards. If they chose to contact a lifeguard on their own it would be the Troop or Service Units responsibility to make arrangements to pay the lifeguard the day of the lifeguard’s services. If a Troop or Service Unit is able to find their own lifeguard they would still be required to submit a copy of the current lifeguard certification to the Data Services Representative. The certified lifeguard will have to sign a water policy agreement before the pool will be opened by Ranger. This agreement is located on the GSWPA website. 6. All other dates or camps not listed above that offer a pool or lake it is the responsibility of the Troop or Service Unit to provide their own lifeguard, no lifeguard will be provided by Council. 7. Reservations can be made by the following methods: By mail, send the completed form and payment to: GSWPA, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. Make checks payable to GSWPA. By fax: 1-814-734-7701 or e-mail: [email protected], send the completed form and then call 1-800-248-3355, ext. 1405 to make the payment by credit or debit card. PAYMENTS/CANCELLATIONS Money will be refunded if the equipment requested is unavailable or weather does not permit the use of equipment (refund due to weather will be on the discretion of the Data Services Representative in charge of campsite reservations). If the equipment reservation is cancelled, the full fee will be refunded. CAMPSITE RESERVATION FORM Refer to the Appendix: Camping Resources for a complete list of camp lodges, cabins, tents, yurts and reservation procedures. Complete this form and include a security deposit ($35 per building/unit for Girl Scout Troops/Service Units, $100 per building/unit for Non-Council groups) and mail to: GSWPA, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. Make check payable to: GSWPA. Incomplete forms will be returned. Sites must be reserved and fees paid in full at least four weeks prior to camp date reservation, or your reservation will be cancelled. TROOP OR GROUP INFORMATION Troop # Purpose of trip Contact Name Address Service Unit # County Title Street City Day Phone Evening/Cell Preferred method of reservation confirmation? Mail Adult in charge of stay Day Phone Evening/Cell Troop or Group / Service Unit Emergency Contact at Home Day Phone Evening/Cell # Expected Number Attending Girls Boys SITE RESERVATION Camps Conshatawba Curry Creek Elliott Grade Level State Zip E-mail E-mail E-mail E-mail Adults (For Council sites only.) Redwing Resting Waters Roy Weller Skymeadow Singing Hills Edinboro Program Leadership Center Hawthorne Ridge 1. Indicate Facility(s) Requested (Refer to the Appendix: Camping Resources for a complete list of camp lodges, cabins, tents and yurts. For more information, visit our Web site at www.gswpa.org.) First Choice: Camp Arrival Date Unit(s) Departure Date Arrival Time Departure Time Second Choice: Camp Arrival Date Arrival Time Unit(s) Departure Date Departure Time Third Choice: Camp Arrival Date Arrival Time Unit(s) Departure Date Departure Time OVER www.gswpa.org 2. Certified/Trained Adults – Must be present at all times AND submit copies of certifications/training cards with this form. Lifeguards MUST have their certifications and photo identification on their person while they are lifeguarding. First-aid certified adult Exp Date CPR certified adult Exp Date Outdoor 101 trained adult Course Date Basic Camping Skills trained adult Course Date Basic Tent and Yurt Camping Skills Course Date Other certifications (Lifeguard, Archery, Watercraft, Low Ropes Challenge Course or Outdoor trainings attended prior to 2008) Adult Course Name Exp Date Adult Course Name Exp Date 3. Attach Required Items – please submit the following 2 items when sending in User Agreement and final payment. Trip Budget – Attach a budget including costs for lodging, food, transportation and activities Trip Roster - Attach a roster listing all girls and adults. Note: Remember all adults need to be registered members and have completed the volunteer application process. 4. Equipment / Pool Rental / Instructor Request Check this box if you are requesting any additional equipment or swimming pool rental. Please complete the site specific Equipment Reservation Form and submit with this Campsite Reservation Form. Credit or Debit Card Information Check/Money Order (Make checks payable to GSWPA) Cookie Dough/Nut Bucks $____________ Charge My: Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover $____________ Card number: ______________________________________________ Exp. date: ___________________3-digit code: ___________________ Signature: _________________________________________________ Print Name: ________________________________________________ www.gswpa.org CAMPSITE DEPARTURE REPORT FORM This form must be completed in order to process your security deposit refund. For all troops/groups/service units and non-Girl Scout groups, complete and return this form immediately upon completion of your camping event. For troops/groups meeting regularly at a campsite, complete and return this form at the end of your reservation period. Return this form to: GSWPA, 5681 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 CAMP USED Unit or building Dates in camp: Arrival date Group Leader’s Name Departure date Phone Address Street County City State Zip Email Address Would you or a member of your group be interested in being a member of an outdoor property or program team? Yes, outdoor property team Yes, program team No thank you GIRL SCOUT MEMBERS: Troop # # Daisy # Brownie # Junior # Total Girls # Adults NON-GIRL SCOUT GROUPS: # Girls Service Unit # and Name # Cadette # Senior # Ambassador # Boys Total # # Adults Incidents, accidents or injuries: Please describe. Did you complete a service project while at camp? If so, please describe. What type of activities did you participate in while at this site? Check all applicable activities or describe. Hiking Outdoor Cooking Nature Exploration Other (please describe) Did you travel off-site to local attractions? Yes Water (swimming or boating) No Which attraction(s) To ensure better camping experiences at our properties, please number the following as they apply. (1) Satisfactory (2) Unsatisfactory Check-in/Safety review with Ranger Cleanliness of buildings used Cleanliness of restrooms Fireplace/Fire circle Kitchen equipment Program equipment Hiking trails Confirmation materials Further comments: (Over) You MUST complete the Campsite Cleaning Checklist CAMPSITE CLEANING CHECKLIST Did You? Please check beside each item. Leave the site better than it was found Clean refrigerator - remove all food Clean kitchen sink Clean stove and oven Clean counters and tables Wipe mattresses Clean toilets and bathroom sinks (adults only) Clean shower Sweep building and/or shelter floors Sweep tent, yurt or cabin floors Close and tie all tent flaps Mop building floors with water only Vacuum carpeted floors Return any borrowed items to their original location. Clean fireplace and outside fire circle Dispose of ashes properly Leave firewood for the next group Pick up litter inside & outside Dispose of garbage properly Recycle, if available, or take recyclables home If accessible, turn thermostat to 55 (during heating season) before you leave site Turn off lights and spigots Close all doors Shut and lock windows Remove all troop and personal supplies We believe this campsite was in good order when we left AND that we completed our cleaning as noted above. We understand that our security deposit may be forfeited if upon inspection of the unit(s) any of these items were not adequately completed or if damages are observed. Signature of Leader Phone Signature of Girl Phone