Mountaindale East Daycamp
FAQ
- Where is camp located?
Mountaindale East Day camp is located in the Mountaindale area Northwest of Hillsboro and North of Highway 26. All camp activities take place at the Mountaindale Program Center and property owned by the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
- I currently have a Daisy, can she come to camp?
- Yes!
- What unit can my Daisy camper choose?
- Your Daisy camper will need to choose the "Daisy Camper" when doing the online registration
- How do I get to camp?
- As part of your camp fee, we provide a bus service. All campers must ride the bus. Only campers of full time adult volunteers are allow to ride up to camp with their parents.
- Where do I get on and off the bus?
- Our buses pick up and drop off at Home Depot (on Murray and Highway 26), Mt. View Middle School (on Farmington), and Target on Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. You can get more information about this under our Transportation section.
- What do I bring to camp everyday? We suggest:
- backpack or day pack
- sack lunch & healthy snacks
- appropriate clothing for weather conditions
- sunscreen or bug spray (not to be shared with other campers)
- close-toed shoes are required - tennis shoes or boots preferred. DO NOT wear sandals, flip-flops, water socks, clogs, shoes with any kind of heel, shoes with no backs or shoes with hole designs.
- A coat, sweatshirt or raincoat (your choice) - The mornings can be cool and the weather is unpredictable
- Do we still have camp if it rains?
- Yes! We are in the outdoors enjoying a "camping experience" and weather is part of that. We suggest that all campers plan for the weather conditions and bring appropriate items.
- Why can't I wear sandals or a tank top?
- Due to the terrain of the camp, your safety and comfort is very important. Dirt trails throughout the camp offer a true outdoor experience and closed toed shoes (like hiking boots or tennis shoes) are a must. There are rocks, shrubbery and twigs that could poke you if you were to wear sandals. Also, tank tops are not allow because many of the trails have shrubs, bushes and trees that hang down and some (like stinging nettle) could pose a small risk of getting poked. We also know that some campers need the extra coverage from the sun to help prevent from getting sun burned.
- When do I need to have a signed permission slip?
Permission slips are used for many Girl Scout events. We require permission slips for certain events at our camp.
TO COME TO CAMP: The permission slip for coming to camp is part of the online registration.
TO STAY FOR THE JUNIOR OVERNIGHT: The permission slip for the Junior overnight will be mailed in the confirmation package around the 1st of May. We base our food purchases on the number of permission slips that are received. The sooner we know, the better our planning.- What do I bring to camp if I get to do the overnight?
- We ask that you limit items sent for the overnight, keeping in mind that you will need all necessary items for Thursday and Friday as well as overnight things. All items should be brought in one small bag or suitcase. Keeping items to a minimum helps us to make sure that your child's items make it to and from the camp. Lost items can lead to sad campers. To prevent this, please mark all items with the camper's name. We also ask that you remember that all the campers will be sleeping in the open meadow under the stars, so bring:
- Sleeping bag - must be one that is warm and can provide good coverage to the camper
- A small sleep pad, if needed
- Pillow
- If your camper needs an item to sleep with, please make sure it is small and can easily fit in their sleeping bag during the night and in their bag/suitcase during the day.
We provide Thursday's dinner, Friday's breakfast and Friday's lunch for all overnight campers. - Can I come to camp if I'm not in a Girl Scout Troop?
- Yes! We have several individuals who only come to our summer camps. You do have to become a registered Girl Scout in order to come to camp and to be covered by our insurance. When you do register, you are called a Juliette, which simply means that you are not part of an active troop. If you would like to join an active troop in your area, you can contact the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington http://www.girlscoutsosw.org or call them at (503) 977-6800 or Toll free at (800) 338-5248.
- Why are the staff campers given priority into camp?
- Staff campers are given priority because without the adult help, WE WOULD NOT HAVE A CAMP. Mountaindale East is run entirely by VOLUNTEERS. No parent would volunteer for camp if their child wasn't guaranteed a spot at camp. Plus, for each volunteer, 6-8 other campers without volunteers are able to come to camp.
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