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Campers Information
Mountaindale East Day Camp is located at the
Mountaindale Program Center in North Plains, Oregon, a 30 minute drive
from downtown Portland. Mountaindale East serves the new Vista neighborhoods, though camp is
open to all girls that wish to attend. The camp accommodates over
300 campers, Program Aides, Tagalongs and boys, and is staffed by over
50 volunteers! Camp runs Monday thru Friday from
9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. during the week of June 16-20. There is an
Overnight camp for girls entering the 4th grade or higher in the Fall of
2008. This camp begins at 3:30p.m. on June 19th.
There is always the slight chance that camp would need to be cancelled
for an emergency, such as a nearby forest fire. This website will
state the decision to close camp, as early as possible, on the
Home Page.
Please don't be worried though, this is an extremely unlikely situation!
Every person is a Girl Scout during the week of camp, and it is asked
that you adhere to the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law:
Girl Scout Promise On
my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be:
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
to be a sister to every Girl Scout.
What to Expect
Brownies (entering 1st thru 3rd grade in Fall
2008)
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Girls are placed in units of approximately 12-14
Brownies
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Each unit has two adult Leaders and at least two
Program Aides
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Each unit works on Try-it activities together
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Daily activities are varied and include
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singing
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crafts
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cooking
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nature walks
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games
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arts
Juniors (entering 4th thru 6th grade in Fall
2008)
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Girls are placed in units of approximately
14-16 Juniors
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Each unit has two adult Leader and at least two Program
Aides
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Each unit works together on activities towards
Badges
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Daily activities are varied and include
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singing
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crafts
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cooking
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nature walks
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games
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arts
What to Bring
Every Day - Consider a water bottle on the bus
for the ride up, make sure bottle has a secure lid!
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Day pack or small backpack
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Jacket or raincoat if weather is cool or wet
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Shoe box - (bring on Monday) to protect your
crafts or other small things for the bus trip home!
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Lunch with a drink (no glass containers) in a
large zip-lock bag. Lunches will be stored at camp in a cooler
with ice. Please do not send lunches in a hard plastic/metal
lunchbox as they are very bulky.
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Extra Snack (optional) to be stored in
backpack/day pack. It is recommended that snacks hold up to
jostling, sun or heat exposure and not require refrigeration.
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Sunscreen (unscented). This will be turned
into the nurses station on Monday and applied every morning (not to
be shared with other campers). Please clearly label any
bottles or tubes so that the nurse or attending adults know it is
okay for your camper to use! Reapplication (as needed) is
always an option!
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Bug Repellent (unscented). This will also
be turned into the nurses station on Monday and applied every
morning (not to be shared with other campers). Please clearly
label any bottles or tubes so that the nurse or attending adults
know it is okay for your camper to use! Reapplication (as
needed) is always an option!
Thursday Overnight -Campers entering 4th grade
and up only! Do not over pack, it takes up too much room on the
bus and is too hard to carry. Everything should fit into one large
garbage bag and one backpack!
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Sleeping bag *
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Small pillow *
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Lightweight jacket or sweater *
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Flashlight
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Pajamas or suitable sleep attire
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Toiletries and personal items
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Change of clothes for Friday morning
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No electronics **
* sleeping bag, pillow and jacket/sweater should be
placed in a large garbage bag with the campers name (first and last)
marked on the outside of the bag.
** Non-essential/medical electronics detract from the camp experiences
of bonding, companionship and friend-making and should be left at home.
Mountaindale East Day Camp and Girl Scouts is not responsible for these
items if they are lost, stolen or damaged.
What
to Wear
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Long Pants or
Shorts - Note that shorts are allowed at camp, however,
there is poison oak and stinging nettles in the woods and
surrounding areas of the campgrounds. As a precaution, you
should strongly consider wearing long pants or jeans. If the
weather is warm, a pair of lightweight cotton pants (like training
pants) will keep you protected from nettles and poison oak, as well
as prevent sunburn. If you do bring shorts to wear to camp for
the day, you Must bring long pants in your back pack or day
pack to change into if the need arises! Wearing shorts is at your own risk!
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Sturdy,
close-toe shoes - Campers will be experiencing the beauty
of the woods and campground on hikes and will be spending a
considerable amount of the day outdoors. To keep your toes
safe, and your feet protected, you will need to wear the proper
footwear. Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots are required.
If you do not have proper shoes, you can
not participate in camp, and your parent/guardian will be contacted.
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Jacket/Sweatshirt/Sweater - Even if it's summer, the
early mornings combined with higher elevation and wooded areas mean
that the temperature can be quite cool. Bring a jacket or
sweatshirt/sweater with you every day, and especially for the
overnight camp. Please remember to label the article with your
first and last name in the event that you misplace it during the
day.
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Raingear (if
rainy) - We all hope for the lovely summer weather of the
North West, however, since we all have experience with weather in
the North West, it is understood that a day may start or turn rainy.
If it looks like it will rain during the day, please bring a
raincoat and weather resistant footwear. Being prepared ahead
of time will ensure a warm, dry, and fun experience even if the day
turns wet.
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