2017 Registration Information
You MUST read this entire brochure, download the registration
form for the location you wish to attend, fill out the form and
mail it back with payment before the February 1 deadline!
All day camp participants (except boys and tags) MUST be registered
Girl Scouts. You can wait to see if you are accepted into camp before registering.
If accepted into camp, you MUST complete the online registration at
www.GSNorCal.org. EVERYONE must provide a copy of their Girl Scout
registration confirmation with their health forms. Girls do NOT have to be
in a troop to register as a Girl Scout. Individual registration is available.
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Diablo Day Camp
at 2 different locations!
We offer 9 one-week sessions at Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette and 1 one-week session at
Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon. All sessions work in conjunction with the Diablo Day Camp
Committee and under the umbrella of GSNorCal. With two locations, we are able to offer
camp to more girls, not more camp to the same girls who have already gotten into camp.
Session LH only at Little Hills Ranch
in San Ramon
Sessions 1 to 9 at Camp Twin Canyon
in Lafayette
The Little Hills session hosted over 300 campers last
summer. Owned by the East Bay Regional Park District
and run by Urban Parks Concessionaires, Little Hills
Ranch is a great site offering lots of shaded picnic tables, a
large swimming pool and plenty of lawn area.
Campers do not cook lunch. Cooking is offered, but is
limited to twice during the week and only a snack-type
food. All cam p ers and staff bring a bag lunch each d ay
(please no peanuts or nuts at camp).
Campers spend their time doing activities such as
swimming, crafts, cooking, nature, archery (for campers
currently in third grade and older), games and sports.
There are large areas for volleyball, basketball, horseshoes
and lawn games.
Contact Session LH Directors for more information.
In 1954, local Girl Scouts used cookie money and generous
donations to purchase 65 acres. Some land was sold to
East Bay Regional Parks in 1977, leaving about 40 acres.
Originally each service unit ran a 2-week camp. Now
service units combine efforts and DDC offers week-long
themed camps. Ownership of Camp Twin Canyon was
given to the GSSFBA (now GSNorCal) which maintains
the site. Diablo Day Camp rents the site for the summer.
Camp Twin Canyon is beautiful. Unit areas are spaced
throughout the two oak-lined canyons. There are hiking
trails, picnic tables, a small pool and outdoor cooking
facilities. Girls cook their lunch most days. The outdoor
cooking program is what makes DDC at Camp Twin
Canyon unique in the area. Campers enjoy other camp
activities such as nature, swimming, crafts and archery
(if available that session).
Diablo Day Camp
Diablo Day Camp is operated under the management of the all-volunteer Diablo Day Camp
Committee along with the efforts of volunteers from 11 local Girl Scout service units:
Creekside, Cresta Blanca, Crossroads, Diablo Shadows, Delta Gateway, Harvest Sands, Lafayette,
Las Trampas, Orinda-Moraga, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. One adult volunteer is required for
every 6 campers. No experience is necessary; all interested adults are encouraged to apply;
training is provided. Girls currently in Kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to apply as
campers for one week of their choice. Campers are placed in sessions by lottery.
Medical or Special Needs (including food allergies):
All of our campers have the opportunity to cook and come in contact with many different types of
food while at Diablo Day Camp, so food allergies are of special concern. If your child has food
allergies, it may not be possible to accommodate those needs in a camp lunch or snack food. If that is
the case, you may be asked to provide food for your child.
While each of our sessions has a first aider on site, the first aider is only able to provide basic first aid.
We welcome girls of all abilities and needs, however, we are limited in the support we can provide to
campers. If your daughter has a medical or special need and can function well with a 1:10 adult to
camper ratio in a rustic environment, we will work with you to support her at camp. If your daughter
would not do well with a 1:10 adult to camper ratio in a rustic environment, different camps may be
more appropriate.
Please contact us at [email protected] to work with you to come up with an
accommodation for your child. Our first priority is your camper’s safety. Even if your camper is
returning, please contact us regarding food allergies or special needs.
Camp is a family affair!
When you sign up as an adult volunteer, you are eligible to bring your other children who meet the
age requirements. They have a full camp program too!
Tags are TK (transitional Kindergarten) and preschool boys and girls. Tags must be at least three
years old by the first day of your session. Tags must be potty-trained. Tags spend their days playing
games, snacking, hiking around camp, and doing simple craft projects.
Boys currently enrolled in grades K through 5 are welcome to attend camp with their volunteer
parent. Boys participate in most of the activities that the campers enjoy, including archery and
swimming. Boys currently in sixth grade or above are too old to attend our camp.
Please make other arrangements for these children.
Important Information: Campers
1. Complete one registration form per family/
household. Each family/household must complete
their own form. All forms must be signed by the
parent/legal guardian. Do NOT put unrelated
persons on the same form.
2. Girls currently in Kindergarten through eighth
grade can apply as campers. Girls in TK are not
eligible to attend. Girls currently in grades seven
through twelve can apply as elves. All day camp
participants MUST be registered Girl Scouts. You can
wait to see if you are accepted into camp before
registering. If accepted into camp, you must complete
the online registration at www.GSNorCal.org. ALL
campers must provide a copy of their Girl Scout
registration confirmation or other proof of
membership with their health forms. Campers do not
have to be in a troop to register as a Girl Scout.
Individual registration is available.
3. Campers are limited to 1 session per summer,
regardless of session location. You may enter both
lotteries, but will only be placed in one session if
space is available. Indicate as many session choices as
possible in your order of preference.
4. Registrations are ONLY accepted via mail to the
P.O. box and must be postmarked on or before the
deadline of February 1. Please note our mailing
address: P.O. Box 2804, Martinez, CA 94553-2804.
Diablo Day Camp does not assume responsibility for
late, lost or misdirected mail.
5. Incomplete registration forms will not be
processed. If time permits, the incomplete form will
be returned to the sender with an explanatory letter.
The form can be corrected and re-sent with full
payment to the registrar by February 1. No spots will
be held. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR REGISTRATION
FORM EARLY IN CASE THERE IS A PROBLEM.
6. Campers of adult camp volunteers are given
priority regarding session placement. All other
complete registration forms (see above regarding
incomplete forms) with full payment will be held
until after February 1 and then processed randomly
by lottery.
7. A camper currently in Kindergarten or first grade
and ONE friend in the same grade who would like to
attend the same session may apply as buddies. Both
registration forms MUST be sent in the same
envelope. We do NOT accept groups of friends or
troops applying as a group, even for volunteer staff.
8. Arrange carpools AFTER campers and elves have
been accepted into camp and placed into sessions.
9. Only those persons officially registered with the
Diablo Day Camp registrar will be allowed at camp.
10. There is a $35.00 charge for returned checks.
11. Financial aid is available through Girl Scouts of
Northern California (GSNorCal) for campers and
elves who qualify. A $60 deposit per camper or elf
to Diablo Day Camp is required to hold a spot.
Request aid as soon as you receive confirmation.
Go to DiabloDayCamp.org for more information.
12. Refunds are made in October. Refunds are sent to
the person who wrote the check that accompanied
the original registration form. Payment, less a $35
processing fee, will be refunded if WRITTEN notice
is received by your session director at least 30 days
before your session begins. As a courtesy, please
inform your session director of your cancellation as
soon as possible so that if there are girls on a waiting
list, they can be placed in camp.
13. Diablo Day Camp will reimburse camp fees for
valid cookie/fall sales rewards. The original
registration form must have full payment attached.
Do NOT send sales rewards with your registration
form! When your child is placed in camp, mail sales
rewards earned this year or last year to your session
director at least 30 days before your session begins.
To redeem sales rewards: make a copy of the back of
the card (where the numbers are), write the girl’s full
name, address and $ amount of sales rewards being
redeemed. Do not send the card. After sales reward
amount is verified by council and camper attendance
is confirmed, camp fees paid will be refunded by
November. See our website for more information.
Important Information: Elves
1. Elves are Diablo Day Camp helpers. Girls who are
currently in grades seven through twelve can apply
as elves. Girls must register as Girl Scouts prior to
attending camp and provide proof with health forms.
Girls do not have to be in a troop to register as a Girl
Scout. Individual registration is available. Go to
www.GSNorCal.org to register.
5. Most elves at Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette
work in units helping campers build & start fires, and
prep & cook lunch. Some Twin Canyon elves also
help in core program areas. Elves at Little Hills
Ranch will work in groups in program areas such as
crafts, cooking, games and nature. Little Hills elves
will also be assigned to units.
2. Daughters of adult camp volunteers are given
priority into camp. All other complete registration
forms with payment will be held until after
February 1 and then processed randomly by lottery.
6. Elves are required to re turn paperw ork on time
and to attend training. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are
unable to attend the training listed below, do not
apply to be an elf (you may apply to attend day camp
as a camper if you meet the age requirements).
3. Elves are limited to 1 session per summer,
regardless of session location. You may enter both
lotteries, but will only be placed in one session if
space is available. Elves will be placed in the same
session as other family members. To request an
exception, attach a note to your registration form.
4. Elves have the same hours as adult volunteers,
arriving at camp at least 30 minutes before scheduled
start times and staying up to 30 minutes after
published end times. Elves arrange their own
transportation to and from camp. Wait until AFTER
session placement to arrange carpools.
Little Hills NEW elf training (for session LH):
Sat., May 6, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Twin Canyon NEW elf training (for sessions 1-9):
Sat., May 13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Returning elf training (for all):
Sun., April 30, 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m.
7. Returning elves are also required to volunteer
for 2 hours day camp service before their session.
All elves will be notified later of available times.
Questions about elves? Contact the elf trainers
through the website: www.DiabloDayCamp.org.
Parents! We need your help at Camp Twin Canyon
Camp Opening: Saturday, June 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In June, we get Camp Twin Canyon ready for the summer. Come help us bring supplies into the Hive,
ready our camper units and other buildings, assemble and label new equipment or perform similar
tasks. Refreshments are provided. We need at least 2 adults from each service unit. Families are
welcome (childcare NOT available). Please contact your Service Unit Liaison or Camp Opening
Coordinator, Athena, at [email protected]. We need your help!
Camp Closing: Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In August, we clean and store all equipment used at camp during the summer and “close” all camper
units and buildings for the winter. Bring your family (childcare NOT available) and enjoy some time at
Camp Twin Canyon, the beautiful home of Diablo Day Camp. Refreshments provided. We need at
least 2 adults from each service unit. Contact your Service Unit Liaison or Camp Closing Coordinator,
Starfish, at [email protected].
Important Info: Adult volunteers
Contact any session director to learn more about
volunteering. The day camp staff is 100% volunteer!
Adult volunteers who work a session of camp this
summer are given priority in the lottery. All family
members attend camp the same session unless
otherwise requested. Volunteers do not work directly
with their own children. All Diablo Day Camp
volunteers must commit to working all five days of
camp. Job sharing is not allowed.
Adults must register as adult Girl Scouts and
complete the volunteer screening process PRIOR to
attending day camp. Proof of Girl Scout registration
and adult screening is required with health forms.
Go to www.GSNorCal.org to register.
Adults arrive at camp at least 30 minutes before
scheduled start times and stay up to 30 minutes after
published end times. All volunteers must attend
training. If you volunteer to work at camp and are
not able to fulfill your commitment (including
training), any children (campers and their buddies,
elves, boys and/or tags) associated with your
application will NOT be able to attend camp.
If you are interested in volunteering at
camp this summer:
1. Complete the adult volunteer section of the
application and SUBMIT IT BY FEBRUARY 1!
2. Complete Tag/Boy application for siblings. They
have a full camp program too! Tags are TK and
preschool boys and girls who are at least three years
old on the first day of your session. Tags must be
potty-trained. Boys currently enrolled in grades K
through 5 are welcome to attend camp with their
volunteer parent. Boys currently in sixth grade or
above are too old to attend our camp. Please make
other arrangements for these children. Boys and Tags
do NOT register as Girl Scouts to attend camp.
3. Training is required to provide a safe environment
and a quality experience for each child and adult at
camp. Team work is critical for a safe and pleasant
experience and begins with meeting your fellow
volunteers at training. No children allowed at
training. Please DO NOT call the GS council office to
register for camp training days.
4. New (first year) adult volunteers must attend all
modules. Second year adult volunteers must attend
modules II, III, IV-1 and IV-2. Experienced volunteers
(third year and up at the same location) must attend
modules III, IV-1 and IV-2. Contact your session
director about possible alternative training.
Please note training dates now
and plan accordingly.
DDC
Camp Twin Canyon, Lafayette sessions 1-9
I
Online course
II
Weds., April 26, 6:00-9:00pm
Danville area
III
Sat., May 6, 9:00am-3:00pm
Camp
Twin Canyon
for sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Sat., May 20, 9:00am-3:00pm
for sessions 6, 7, 8, 9
IV-1
Session Meeting
AND
IV-2
DDC
Session Set-up
Dates and
locations
determined by
each session’s
directors.
Little Hills Ranch, San Ramon session LH
I
Online course
II
Tues., April 11, 6:00-9:00pm
San Ramon
III
Sat., April 29, 9:00am-3:00pm
San Ramon
Session Meeting
San Ramon
IV-1
Tues., May 16, 6:00-9:00pm
IV-2
Set-up / Father’s Day
Sun., June 18, 5:00-8:00pm
Little Hills
Ranch
Diablo Day Camp
Camp fees cover Girl Scouts of Northern California administrative costs, insurance, site rental fees,
Diablo Day Camp patch, program materials and food.
Please note: Camp health care volunteers provide basic first aid only. In case of illness or injury requiring
greater care, the parent/guardian will be contacted by camp staff. All sessions have a crisis team trained to
respond to emergencies.
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Dates
Diablo Day Camp at Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette
1
June 12
to
June 16
Walk Like an Egyptian. There’s been an odd sighting at Twin Canyon. Join our
archaeological expedition to discover its origin... be it an Ankh, a Mummy, or a
Sphinx? 7th/8th grade Cadette Unit for our oldest campers; 8:30am to 3:45pm.
Bubba
Dragonfly
[email protected]
2
June 19
to
June 23
Underwater Adventures! Explore mysteries, myths & challenges of the oceans.
Learn how to keep them healthy. Landlubbers will have time for archery,
cooking and crafts too. Cadette unit for 6/7th graders. 9:00am to 3:45pm daily.
Magpie
Stitches
Gummy Bear
[email protected]
3
June 26
to
June 30
Under the Big Top. Come One Come All to the Greatest Show on Earth!
We’ll cook outdoors, play games, swim, hike and practice our archery skills.
Fun camp-wide carnival on Friday. 9:00am to 3:30pm daily.
Sweetpea
Ewok
[email protected]
4
July 3
to
July 7
Down Home USA. Celebrate America with down-home red, white and blue
fun! Learn history & traditions of Independence Day, swim, do crafts, archery,
sing patriotic songs & line dance. MWThF 9:00am to 3:45pm; no camp Tuesday.
Jewel
Squirrel
[email protected]
5
July 10
to
July 14
Pixie Dust Power! Join Peter Pan & Tinkerbell in Neverland! Cook lunch,
archery for all, hike Lost Boys’ Trail, visit Tiger Lily, swim with Capt. Hook.
M-Th 9:00am to 3:45pm. Fri. 1-7pm with dinner. Overnight Fri. for 4th and up.
Cedar
Dragonfly
[email protected]
6
July 17
to
July 21
Boardgame Blast. Do not pass go, collect your gear and go directly to camp.
Beat summer boredom with boardgame fun. Play games, old and new, swim,
cook and practice archery, too. 9:00am to 3:45 pm daily.
Starfish
Raspberry
[email protected]
7
July 24
to
July 28
A Hike Through the Enchanted Forest. Campers of all ages will explore the
Enchanted Forest and all its fairy tales along with archery, nature, crafts and
camp cooking. Our enchanted journey is 9:00am to 3:45 pm daily.
Blade
Doxie
Koala
[email protected]
8
July 31
to
Aug. 4
America the Beautiful. Pack your bags for a road trip across America.
Travel to interesting states to learn about their specialties including swimming,
hiking, crafts, archery and tasty edible treats. 9:00am to 3:30pm daily.
Little Bit
Hot Dog
[email protected]
9
Aug. 7
to
Aug. 11
Art in the Arbor! Along with swimming, archery and outdoor cooking,
campers explore the natural world through art. We explore the Girl Scout
Art badge and unleash their creativity at Camp! 9:00am to 3:45pm daily.
Turtle
Shamrock
Melody
[email protected]
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Dates DDC at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon.
LH
June 19
to
June 23
(One week only.)
Down on the Farm. Experience the fun adventures of life on the farm.
Swimming for all! Archery for 4th grade & up. Campers bring their own lunch
each day (no peanuts or nuts at camp). 9:00am to 3:30pm daily.
Directors
Directors
Mama Bear
Palatino
[email protected]
Diablo Day Camp. Use this form to apply to the Lafayette lottery.
Campers:
Girls currently in Kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible for camp.
Family Information:
1. Girl’s Name_ ___________________________________________
Parent Name_ _________________________________________________
o Daisy o Brownie o Junior
Address_______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip__________________________________________________
Home Phone (h)_ ______________________________________________
Cell Phone (c)__________________________________________________
Birth Date_______ /_______ /_______ Current Grade______________
o Cadette o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop #__________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
If possible, please try to place with friend:_________________________________________
2. Girl’s Name_ ___________________________________________
Birth Date_______ /_______ /_______ Current Grade______________
E-mail address_________________________________________________
o Daisy o Brownie o Junior
I have read the entire day camp brochure. I give permission for my child(ren)
listed to attend Diablo Day Camp and participate in all camp activities.
Troop #__________ School __________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
Parent/Guardian Signature (required)_____________________________
If possible, please try to place with friend:_________________________________________
Indicate session choices below in payment section.
3. Girl’s Name_ ___________________________________________
List a minimum of 2 Lafayette choices.
Birth Date_______ /_______ /_______ Current Grade______________
o Daisy o Brownie o Junior
Adult Camp Volunteer:
Name____________________________________________________
RN/MD? o yes
o no
o no
CPR cert.? o yes
Archery cert.? o yes
Currently registered adult Girl Scout? o yes
o no
o no
Non-Girl Scouts must register online, be screened & send proof with health forms.
Worked at camp before? o no o yes # of years _____ Session #s______
Your name at camp (Ladybug, Bluebird, etc.)_________________________
Volunteer agreement: I am over 18 years old. I have read the entire day
camp brochure. I volunteer to work one of the sessions marked below, to
attend the required training and to abide by all procedures in the Staff Manual.
Signature________________________________________________________
Other Children of Adult Camp Volunteers:
Birthdate
__________________
__________________
Birthdate
_______________
_______________
Grade
________
________
Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette—
Adult VOLUNTEERS Only
Session choice 1st#___ 2nd#___ 3rd#___ 4th#___
$
$
$
$
90 per camper
60 per elf
60 per boy
35 per tag
___________
___________
___________
___________
*Tags and Boys are children of volunteers
Total (pay by check only)
Elves:
Volunteer agreement: I/We volunteer to work the session indicated
below, to return paperwork on time and to attend the required training.
1. Name__________________________________________________
Name at camp______________________ Birth Date _____ /_____ /_____
Current Grade_____ Age:____
o New elf
o Returning elf # years ____
o Cadette o Senior o Ambassador o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop #__________ School __________________________________
Elf Signature (required)____________________________________________
2. Name__________________________________________________
Name at camp______________________ Birth Date _____ /_____ /_____
Current Grade_____ Age:____
o New elf
o Returning elf # years ____
o Cadette o Senior o Ambassador o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Boys are sons of adult volunteers currently in K through fifth grade.
Campers
Elves
Boys*
Tags*
If possible, please try to place with friend:_________________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
Tags are 3-to-5-year-old, potty trained children of adult volunteers. NO diapers.
Boys:
Name
1. _ _________________________________
2. _ _________________________________
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
Elves are helpers who are girls currently in 7th through 12th grade.
See Elf information. Elves are NOT adult volunteers for payment purposes.
o no
Tags:
Name
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
o Cadette o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
Troop #__________ School __________________________________
Volunteering at camp will give your child(ren) priority acceptance into camp.
First Aid cert.? o yes
o Cadette o Juliette o Non-Girl Scout
___________
0
o Applied for Financial Aid ($60 per camper or elf deposit required.)
Troop #__________ School __________________________________
ONLY one family per form. Only one form per family. ONLY one family per form. Only one form per family.
One form per family/household. Friends and neighbors need separate forms.
Applications must be postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 1. No exceptions!
This section MUST be complete or your application will NOT be
processed. PLEASE use computer version or PRINT if writing.
2017
PLEASE STAPLE
CHECK HERE
ONLY one family per form. Only one form per family. ONLY one family per form. Only one form per family.
2017 Registration Form:
Non-Girl Scouts, if accepted, you must register online & send proof with health forms.
Elf Signature (required)____________________________________________
Camp Twin Canyon in Lafayette—NON-volunteers
Session choice 1st#___ 2nd#___ 3rd#___ 4th#___
Campers
Elves
$125 per camper
$ 90 per elf
Total (pay by check only)
___________
___________
___________
0
o Applied for Financial Aid ($60 per camper or elf deposit required.)
List
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s.
If you wish to apply for the session in San Ramon, download and complete
the LH version of the registration page.
If you wish to apply to both sites, complete 2 forms (one Lafayette and one for
San Ramon) and mail them together in the same envelope with payment.
Everyone listed on this form will be placed in the same session unless otherwise requested.
PAYMENT: Mail this form and your check made payable to Diablo Day Camp to:
DDC/Twin Canyon, P.O. Box 2804, Martinez, CA 94553-2804
You MUST include payment (by check or money order)! Incomplete applications will not be processed.