Davis Service Unit

JULY 2013 PIONEER DAYS REGISTRATION FORM

EVENT CONTACT: Brian Meux (530) 758-3140, [email protected]

Troop Number: Age of girls in troop:

Troop leader info (Or Parent if girl is attending without troop) Name:

Phone number: Email:

GIRL SCOUTS: Names of girls who will be attending. (We understand these names may change some before the event but we need as accurate a list as possible for planning purposes)

ADULTS: Names of adults who will be attending: (Note: All adults who attend may be asked to assist with basic tasks during the group activities. If an adult is willing to help run a simple activity such as a crafts project or field game, please provide their phone number and email address below. All necessary materials and equipment will be provided) Name Phone number and email

OTHER KIDS: This event is designed for registered Girl Scouts. There will not be activities for children younger than aged 5. Please contact us if a child may be coming who is not a registered Girl Scout. Girls who are age 6-18 who are not registered Girls Scouts may participate in the activities.

All troops are welcome to arrive Friday afternoon. There will be some self guided activities available for troops to participate in Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday morning.

Cadette through Ambassador aged troops are encouraged to arrive on Friday for special Older Girl programs. All Cadette through Ambassador aged girls will be recognized as “Junior Leaders” and will be asked to mentor the younger girls during some group activities.

Will your family/troop be arriving: [ ] Friday night or [ ] Saturday morning

All troops should plan to be set up and ready to participate by 11:30am on Saturday. JULY 2013 PIONEER DAYS REGISTRATION FORM

Please return page 1 of this form to Brian Meux at [email protected] by March 1st, 2013. Mail checks made out to GSHCC for $10.00 per person (Girls and Adults) and copy of registration form to: Pioneer Days 2322 Caravaggio Dr Davis, CA 95618

INDIVIDUAL GIRLS: If a girl wishes to attend without her troop she needs to be accompanied by a parent/responsible adult. The girl and adult will be camping and cooking on their own. They may be attached to a troop of similar aged girls.

REMINDERS FOR TROOPS: Each troop needs a Camp Certified Adult and First Aider Submit your Trip Notification form to the service unit two weeks before event

TROOP LEADER SHOULD BRING: 2 Copies of Girl Emergency Health Information Card (1 for troop, 1 for event staff (will be returned at end of event)) 2 Copies of Consent to Administer Medication to a Minor form

EACH PARTICIPANT SHOULD BRING: Re-fillable water container Bandana (for hand drying and other purposes) Sun protection (sun screen and layered clothing) Closed toe shoes Sit upon 6 SWAPS to exchange

There IS cell phone reception at the site for emergency communication. Girls AND adults should refrain from cell phone use (including texting, checking email, playing Angry Birds, etc) during the event.

Parking: Cars can be driven to the camping area to load and unload gear. Cars will then need to be parked in a parking area a short distance from the camping area so you should not plan on storing gear in cars. Carpooling is encouraged.

The camping site has vault toilets and piped water. The camping/sleeping areas are a short walk from the road so be prepared to carry personal gear to your site. (A small cart might help)

Troops can cook in their camping areas but they also may cook in a group cooking area which is very close to the road and water pipes. There are a few BBQ’s and picnic tables in this cooking area. Consider bringing folding chairs for each person and one or more folding tables. Bring one or more water containers for bringing water to the cooking and camping areas. Plastic one gallon milk containers work well.

Food storage: Food will need to be stored in hard plastic boxes or ice chests to prevent small animals from getting in to them. Food can be stored overnight in vehicles which will be parked a short distance away. JULY 2013 PIONEER DAYS REGISTRATION FORM

All attending adults may be asked to assist with camp operations at some time during the weekend to help things run smoothly. If an adult is willing to assist with a more critical task they are encouraged to contact Brian Meux ASAP for special instructions. The more volunteers we have the more fun it will be for all of us!

SWAPS: Each girl should bring six (6) swaps to exchange with other girls. SWAPS will be exchanged in small groups so girls don’t need a large number of SWAPS to exchange.

GPS Unit: If you have access to a hand held GPS unit, consider bringing it if your troop wants to participate in a practical exercise involving the GPS unit. Instruction on the use of the GPS is available.