Diamond Crest Girl Scout Camp 2012 - "A Circle of Friends" at Huddart Park
Registration is now closed. Registration opens on February 16 at 9 a.m. and closes March 16 at 9 p.m.
Please click here to view our Admission Policy. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
Dates
One Session: July 23, 24, 25, 26 and July 30, 31, August 1* & 2* NO CAMP ON FRIDAYS!!
*August 1 is the last day for girls entering grades 1-3. Those entering grades 4-12 may camp over night (optional) and go home before noon on August 2.
Campers are girls entering 1 through 7 in the Fall of 2012. Girls entering 7th grade will participate in the “Aides-in-Training” (AIT) program.
AIDES
Girls entering grades 8 through 10 serve as assistant staff at Day Camp, working with Unit Leaders to supervise campers. Any applicant who has not completed the Diamond Crest AIT Training will be placed in the AIT unit for the full 2 weeks of camp.
Aides may camp overnight twice during camp. July 31st is the Aides-in-Training initiation ceremony and August 1st is the all-camp overnight.)
Training for Aides will be held at Huddart Park from 1:00-4:00 pm on Friday, July 20. Mark your calendar's now! (It’s sign-up and t-shirt day!) The Aides’ Unit Leader will mail additional details later this spring. **PLEASE NOTE - The Aides unit will be filled to a maximum enrollment of 90.
**PLEASE NOTE – The Aides unit will be filled to a maximum enrollment of 100 based on the criteria of the Admission Policy.
NEW THIS YEAR: all registering AIDES are asked to answer a question during the application process. Please make sure your daughter completes this herself during the registration process. Just as for all campers, the on-time application deadline is March 16.
Fees
Camp fees provide bus transportation from local grade schools, with pick-up times from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., returning to the schools between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. (Children of camp staff may ride to camp in a parent’s car. All other campers must ride the bus to camp.) Fees also provide cookout meals, program supplies, accident insurance for all campers and a day camp patch.
Girl Scout Campers - $185
Non Girl Scout Campers - $200
Girl Scout Aides - $170
Non-Girl Scout Aides - $185
Junior Staff
Girls entering 11th grade or older, under 18
Please note that an Adult Staff member is 18 or older as of July 23, 2012. If you will not be 18 until AFTER July 23rd, please use the "2012 Junior Staff" application link to register.
Junior Unit Leader (JUL)
Must be entering grade 11 or higher
Has completed AIT training or equivalent*
Has been an AIDE for 2 years, plus 1 year as an LIT, or an AIDE for 3 years
Under adult direction, is responsible for tasks such as programming, menu planning, camper supervision and instruction within an assigned unit
Junior Activity Leader (JAL)
Must be entering grade 11 or higher
Has completed AIT training or equivalent*
Has been an AIDE for 2 years, plus 1 year as an LIT, or an AIDE for 3 years
Under adult direction, is responsible for a specific program activity at camp including planning, preparation, gathering materials and presenting the activity at camp
* If equivalent, would need to submit an application verifying training & experience working with children and accompanied by three references.
WHEN REGISTERING, FOLLOW THE “2012 JUNIOR STAFF” LINK
Cookie Credits
Girl Scouts of Northern California “Cookie Credit” may be used to pay camp fees. Please send your certificates to Business Manager Genella Williamson (2614 Belmont Canyon Road, Belmont, CA 94002) and the amount will be credited to your account.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available through camperships from the Girl Scouts of Northern California.To arrange financial aid or to establish a payment plan, contact Business Manager Genella Williamson as soon as possible at 593-5372. (2614 Belmont Canyon Road, Belmont, CA 94002) Deadline to be annouced.
Registration
To register for Diamond Crest Day Camp, please return to this page on or after February 16 at 9:00 a.m. PST to begin the registration process. Please note! Registrations for campers and aides require a $15.00 non-refundable deposit, which can be paid by credit card or “e-check”. If you cannot pay with a credit card or check, please call the day camp hotline at (650) 590-2240 for additional information. Registration closes at 9:00 p.m. PST on March 16, 2012.
A registration is considered “on time” if it is submitted by 9:00 p.m. PST on MARCH 16, 2012.
All campers will be notified of acceptance or wait list status no later than May 1, 2012. Completion of registration does not guarantee a space at Diamond Crest Day Camp. Due to space restrictions, enrollment must be limited. Additionally, the number of campers that can be accommodated is contingent on recruitment of sufficient volunteer staff. Registrations from Diamond Crest Girl Scouts received on time will be given highest priority. Children of qualified staff are guaranteed placement.
Staff
ALL DAY CAMP STAFF IS VOLUNTEER! This opportunity is open to all adults, not just Girl Scout leaders. No experience in Girl Scouting or in camping is required. Volunteers must complete the required training and the adult screening. (The "Volunteer Screening" is required by Girl Scouts of the USA, find more information by following this link.) You must enjoy playing outdoors and having fun. We’ll give you lots of program ideas, training and moral support. We need adults to be unit leaders and program instructors.
All children of staff members—Girl Scout, non-Girl Scout, Camper, Aide, Boy or Preschooler (potty-trained)—are eligible for a discounted fee. Note: There will be an additional fee of $15 for any staff member, camper or Aide child of staff who is not currently a registered Girl Scout.
NEW THIS YEAR: You will have the option of applying as a FULL TIME STAFF MEMBER (for a volunteer who is on site at camp for both weeks of camp) OR a PART TIME STAFF MEMBER (for a volunteer who is on site at camp for either the FIRST Week or SECOND Week or Works from Home). You will make this selection when you apply to be a staff member.
CHILD OF PART TIME STAFF
Boy or Pixie - $135
Girl Scout Campers: $135
Non-Girl Scout Campers: $150
Girl Scout Aides: $135
Non-Girl Scout Aides: $150
CHILD OF FULL TIME STAFF
Boy or Pixie - $100
Girl Scout Campers: $100
Non-Girl Scout Campers: $115
Girl Scout Aides: $100
Non-Girl Scout Aides: $115
Training Dates
#1 – Monday, April 16 – 7:00-8:30 pm (ALL STAFF) @ Nesbit School, 500 Biddulph Way, Belmont
#2 – Friday, April 27 – 9:30-1:30 pm (NEW ADULT STAFF ONLY) @ Huddart Park – Oak Area
#3 – DATE TBD – 7:00-8:30 pm (UNIT LEADERS by LEVEL) @ Ralston School, 2675 Ralston Ave., Belmont
#4 – Thursday, May 31 – 7:00-8:30 pm (ALL STAFF) @ Nesbit School, 500 Biddulph Way, Belmont
#5 – Friday, July 20 – 9:30-12:30 pm (ALL STAFF) @ Huddart Park – Sequoia Area
Diamond Crest Day Camp welcomes girls of all abilities and needs. Because all of our campers have the opportunity to cook and will come in contact with many types of food during camp, food allergies are of special concern. We are not able to provide a completely nut-free environment at camp.