These are some of the Frequently Asked Questions regarding camp. For
more details, check your camp reservation email, so you are fully
prepared for your camping weekend.
What are the Texas state guidelines?
dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/opentexas.aspx
How many people total can attend a camping weekend?
Each camp has a limited capacity for using camp lodging. Each
camp allows four persons per tent available for tent camping.
Can a troop or service unit camp more than one weekend?
Yes, if space allows.
Can we camp at other places?
Camping at non-Girl Scout
locations is allowed by following the guidelines of the state where
the camp is located, receiving approval of a completed troop camping
request, and following Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Do we have to camp for two nights?
Yes, reservations are
for a Friday and Saturday night experience.
When is payment due to the council?
Payments are due at
least five days prior to the start of a reservation and made via GSTOP
Customer Care. Contact Customer Care by calling 800-582-7272 during
business hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8-11:30 a.m.
Can we visit camp for a day during the week?
At this time, camp properties are not open for week day
activities or visits.
Are campfires allowed?
Campfires will be allowed
based on Texas state guidelines and are at the sole discretion of the
Site Manager. Campfires, when allowed, are in your unit area only. If
a burn ban is in effect, then no campfires will be allowed.
How is food handled for camp?
- Food may be cooked, plated, and served to the individual
groups by one person.
- Each group eats in their own
unit.
- We suggest individual packaged serving wherever
possible.
What Cleaning are Troops/Service Units responsible for during their
time at camp?
It is the responsibility of the troop at
camp to bring cleaning supplies that are required at camp.
- Cleaning supplies that you need to bring to camp:
- Gloves for cleaning and serving
- Hand sanitizer
- Disinfectant spray, like Lysol
- Bleach water in a
spray bottle (1/3 cup of bleach to one gallon of water).
- Wipes
- Restrooms are to be cleaned daily
to kill germs.
- Troops should be wiping down door handles,
chairs, light switches, etc. and follow guidelines taught in Outdoor
101 and Cabin Camping.
- Log in sheet needs to be completed
for all persons staying at camp. The troop/service unit leader is to
deliver the completed Log in sheet to the camp ranger upon arrival
at camp.
If someone gets sick while at camp, does Girl Scouts insurance
cover them?
Girl Scouts insurance is the secondary
insurance with the individual's insurance as the primary insurance.