Twilight Camp is put on by the Northern Skies, New Brighton, and Autumn Ridge/Southern Stars Service Units, serving Girl Scouts in Chaska, Chanhassen, New Brighton, and surrounding areas.
ABOUT TWILIGHT CAMP
Twilight Camp 2024, “Twilight through the Pages.” Camp is July 22 - 25 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, hosted by Girl Scout communities in Chanhassen, Chaska, and New Brighton.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
Everything must fit in a backpack that you can carry. Drawstring bags are NOT reccomended. You are responsible for carrying your own backpack.
Brown Bag dinner
Reusable water bottle REQUIRED.
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes with socks (we walk a lot)
Camp T-shirt (you’ll receive it on Monday)
Swimsuit (wear as underwear under clothes, then change after swimming)
Underwear to change into after swimming.
Beach towel
Insect repellent & sunscreen (apply at home before camp)
Rain gear (camp is held rain or shine)
Hat with brim or sunglasses (recommended)
Jacket or hoodie (depending on weather) (optional)
Something waterproof to "sit-upon" (optional)
Bandana (hair holder, treasure keeper) (optional)
DO NOT BRING: Flip-flops, sandals, cash, tablets or other electronics, toys, trading cards or similar items.
OLDER GIRL CAMPFIRE
Caddies and Campers entering 6th or 7th grade are invited to join us for a pizza party/campfire on Thursday 8:00 - 11:00 pm. We'll hang out, share memories of camp, and brainstorm ideas for next year. Cost is $5. To RSVP:
Online - Campfire Permission Slip Online - Complete, and send $5 to camp. Make checks out to "Girl Scouts", OR
Print - Campfire Flyer (PDF) - Print, sign, and bring to camp, along with $5. Turn in at Caddie Corner
Can't get $5 to camp by 2:00? No worries, sign her up, we'll follow up after camp.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE
Once girls check in they'll spend the day in one of the themed Program Sites (picnic shelters). We'll do crafts and games, outdoor activities, and swime each day.
1:45 pm: Camper Check-In at the Ceremony Circle
2:00 pm: Opening Flag Ceremony, Announcements
2:15 pm: Program Site, Activities for the Day
7:15 pm: Closing Ceremonies
7:45 pm: Sign out and Camper pick-up.
Parents/Caregivers are invited to join us at 7:15 pm for closing.
LATE / EARLY / ABSENT
Absence: Email info@twilghtcamp.org if you will be absent.
Late Arrival: Check in at Headquarters (main shelter) and we’ll escort you to your Unit.
Early Departure: Inform your Caddies at check-in, they'll bring you to HQ to sign out
ARRIVING AT LAKE MINNEWASHTA
Parking: Park in the large gravel lot in front of Headquarters (main shelter)
Campers: Check in at the Ceremony Circle. Look for the sign with your camper's Unit number.
Siblings: Check in at Sibling Care near the Volleyball Court at the main shelter
Volunteers: Check in your children first, then sign yourself in at Headquarters.
Sign Out: Sign your Camper out at the Ceremony Circle after closing flag ceremonies.
MOBILE PHONES
Campers may not use a phone during camp - please power it down and store it in your backpack. Campers should NOT contact parents directly from camp. Inform your Caddies if you need anything, they’ll let Headquarters know and Headquarters staff will contact parents.
NEW BRIGHTON BUS
Meet at the Highview Middle School bus parking lot (near the sports fields). We'll travel together to Lake Minnewashta Park and return in the evening. Questions? Contact Megan Grommes.
Highview Middle School
2300 7th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Drop-Off: 12:30 pm
Pick-Up: 8:30 pm
SNACK INGREDIENTS
SITE 2 | FANTASY | Honey Biscuits
Buttermilk Biscuits (Essential Everyday, Cub)
Gluten Free Dough Balls (GF alternative)
Canola Oil Non-stick Spray (Good & Gather)
Heavy Whipping Cream (Good & Gather)
Country Crock Plant Butter (Dairy free alternative)
Honey (clover, Good & Gather)
SITE 3 | ADVENTURE | Sno Cones & Crackers
Penguin Crackers (similar to Goldfish)
Star Puffed Cheddar Crackers (GF alternative)
Sno Cone Syrup (Cane sugar-based syrup)
SITE 4 | MYSTERY | Tea Party Snack
Pretzel Crisps (Snack Factory)
Gluten-Free Pretzel Crisps (Snack Factory, GF alternative)
Fudge Stripe Cookies (Aldi brand, Dairy/Egg/Nut free)
Goodie Girl Fudge Striped Cookies (GF alternative)
Lemonade (Country Time, mixed from powder)
SITE 5 | HISTORY | Johnny Cakes
Cornmeal (Quaker or Essential Everyday)
Crisco Shortening (Butter flavor, dairy free)
Salt
Sugar
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY BOOK DONATION
We’re collecting used children’s books for Little Free Library. Completely optional. If you’d like to contribute, please bring a new or gently used book to Twilight Camp any day this week. We'll donate them to Little Free Library after camp. Thank you!
MEDICATION, FIRST AID, BEHAVIOR, AND WEATHER
Scheduled Medications (Prescriptions, Insulin, etc.) - Bring medications that need to be administered at camp to the First Aid station. Caddies will escort her to First Aid when it’s time to dispense her meds.
Inhaler, Epi Pen, As-Needed (PRN) Medications - Turn in to the Unit Caddies at check in. It'll be stored in an emergency kit that's kept with the unit at all times. Campers may carry their inhalers on their person, inform the Caddies accordingly.
First Aid and Safety - A certified First Aid volunteer is on-site to provide care for minor accidents, injuries, and illnesses. In an emergency we will notify primary caregivers, then emergency contacts. Activities follow Girl Scouts Safety Checkpoints.
Behavior - Campers must follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law, treating everyone with kindness, helpfulness, and respect. If a camper is unable to do so, we will ask for her to be picked up early and may have her miss the remainder of that day or the rest of camp.
Weather - Camp happens rain or shine! Activities continue during rain, with a temporary halt for short-lived thunderstorms, utilizing park shelters. In the event of extreme weather, we will end camp early and communicate with parents and emergency contacts with further instructions.
Illness - Girl Scouts encourages up-to-date reccomended vaccinations for all participants. Do not send your child to camp if they are ill, we will have you pick her up if she’s sick. Please conduct a daily health check for symptoms like fever, respiratory issues, or gastrointestinal distress before camp.
Sign Out - You MUST sign your camper out, so we know you have her. Please convey this to anyone who may pick her up.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Thank you for volunteering at Twilight Camp! We couldn't make this camp happen without parents and caregivers helping deliver it!
Volunteer Guide: Please review the Volunteer Guide (PDF), especially pages 1-4 (and pages 5-7 if you’re a Unit Guide).
Volunteer Orientation Video: If you’d prefer, watch this 15-minute video on YouTube, it has the same info as the guide.
Open Volunteer Spots: We still have spots open. Please check the Twilight Camp 2024 SignUp Genius for additional volunteer opportunities
Please email info@twilightcamp.org if you’d like a printed copy of the PDF or have any other questions. We are looking forward to a great week at camp!
FOR CADDIES ONLY
ADDITIONAL DATES AND TIMES
SUN July 21 2:00 – 8:00 pm: Older Girl Training (Mandatory) - Join us at Lake Minnewashta Park for camp preparation, leadership training, and a chance to meet other Caddies in your Unit team. Bring yourself and a reusable water bottle. Dinner is provided. UPDATE - We are moving start time to 2:00 pm on Sunday.
MON July 22 1:30 pm: Twilight Camp! Caddie sign-in is 1:30 pm on Monday, 1:45 Tuesday - Thursday.
THU July 25 8:00 – 10:00 pm: Older Girl Pizza Party and Campfire - We'll celebrate the end of camp with a pizza party and campfire. Cost is $5, will have details and permission slips onh Sinday
THU July 25 10:00 pm: Older Girl Campout - Tentative campout and overnight, if we have enough chaperones. Cost is an additional $5 for the overnight.
CADDIE CHECK-IN
Caddie Sign-in 1:30 pm: Sign in at Caddie Corner (picnic table near the grill) by 1:30 pm
Driving: Speed limit is 20 MPH. Park your car in the large gravel lot in front of Headquarters
Sign-Out: Camp concludes at 7:45 p.m., but Caddies remain until Campers are signed out.
New Brighton Caddies: If you're coming down on the bus from New Brighton we'll help your unit and make sure you leave on time
CAMPFIRE/CAMPOUT THURSDAY
We have a celebration campfire on Thursday for girls in 6th grade and older. A Caddie Campout is also on Thursday. You’ll receive a flyer with additional details and can sign up at training on Sunday, July 16. If you stay for the campout you must set up your tent by 1:30 on Thursday before the Opening Ceremonies.
SILVER/GOLD RECOGNITION
If you earned your Silver, or Gold Award in the past year, we’d like to recognize your accomplishment at an Awards Ceremony during Twilight Camp. If you earned a higher award since August 1 2023, let Katie know at camp, or email info@twilightcamp.org.
Twilight Camp is a volunteer-run camp for Girl Scouts in Eastern Carver County, New Brighton, and surrounding areas. We are looking forward to an exciting week at Camp. If you have any questions, please email info@twilightcamp.org. See you on Mon July 22nd!