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. 

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.

SNACK INGREDIENTS

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!