COVID-19 UPDATE | TWILIGHT CAMP CANCELLED On May 7, 2020, Girl Scouts River Valleys announced the cancellation of all in-person summer camps for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This cancellation includes Twilight Camp. Girl Scouts River Valleys must ensure the health and safety of girls and volunteers and this decision was made with that priority in mind. Girl Scout camp is a place where we are often in close quarters – we cook outdoors together, play games together, and create memories together. Social distancing is not the norm at Twilight Camp. As a result, we are postponing our theme until next year, cancelling current camp registration, and exploring a virtual camp option. For Twilight Camp 2020:
It can be hard to process yet another change and cancellation due to COVID-19. Girl Scouts of the USA has the following resources for talking to girls during this time: We are saddened by the loss of life and the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on our community and our country. However, Girl Scouts are resilient, and we’re exploring a remote camp for July 20-23, emphasizing do-at-home activities and a remote Caddie experience. We’d love your help with an accelerated planning cycle. If you’ve got an idea we could use for “Twilight at Home” or have any questions at all please email us at info@twilightcamp.org. We’ll have an update out soon on the possibility of a virtual camp. Yours in Girl Scouting, Jennifer Veum, Programming Director P.S. Save the Date! Twilight Camp 2021: Women of Inspiration Our Women of Inspiration theme is not cancelled, just postponed. Please save July 19-22, 2021 for Twilight Camp 2021. A big thank you to Renae Jensen, Amy Telep, Terry Marusich, Andrea Luhman, Jodi Sticha, Heidi Huffman, Megan Grommes, Carrie Christensen, Brenda Darkow, Andrew Budde, Karen Klinsing, Amanda Christensen, Emma Jensen, Alexis Darkow, and Emily Fisher for the work they have put into camp planning. We are looking forward to a fantastic camp in 2021. UPDATE 5/7/2020 On May 7, 2020, Girl Scouts River Valleys announced the cancellation of all in-person summer camps for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This cancellation includes Twilight Camp. As a result, we are postponing our theme until next year, cancelling current camp registration, and exploring a virtual camp option. UPDATE 4/27/2020 As the COVID-19 situation evolves, it's getting increasingly likely that we'll postpone our physical camp and the Women on Inspiration theme until 2021, and hold a virtual camp for 2020. We're suspending registration for the moment while we seek guidance from Girl Scouts of River Valleys. UPDATE 3/23/2020 We plan to hold Twilight Camp as scheduled, July 20-23. The situation is continuing to evolve, and we’ll follow all guidelines from the State of Minnesota and Girl Scouts of River Valleys. If we are unable to hold Twilight Camp this year, we will notify you with ample time to accommodate family schedules and process refunds accordingly. Please let us know if you need assistance or have any questions at info@twilightcamp.org. Stay safe! CANCELLATION UPDATE - MOVE TO MAIN PAGE AFTER CANCELLATION COMPLETE Typical Daily Schedule Here's a typical day at Twilight Camp. Order of activities will change each day, but drop-off and pick-up are always the same. 1:45 pm Check-In 2:00 pm Opening 2:15 pm Daily Activities at Each Site
7:00 pm Walk to Ceremony Circle 7:15 pm Closing Ceremonies 7:45 pm Camp Dismissed Twilight Camp Autumn Ridge/Southern Stars Girl Scouts holds two Twilight Camp sessions at Lake Minnewashta Park each summer. This session July 20-23 is hosted by Northern Skies Girl Scouts (Chanhassen and surrounding areas). The July 27 - 30 session is hosted by Girl Scouts of Autumn Ridge / Southern Stars (Chaska and surrounding areas). Details on the second week are at www.mytwilightcamp.org. Ask your Girl Scout's troop leader if you aren't sure which Service Unit your troop is in. Girls typically attend the camp hosted by their troop’s Service Unit, but are welcome to attend either (or both!) weeks! Twilight Camp One-page Flyer Download this one-pager flyer and Frequently Asked Questions document - it's a great overview of camp and how to register What Happens at Twilight Camp? Watch the slideshow below, narrated by Brownie Scout and Twilight Camp Veteran Abby, to see examples of the activities we did at past years in camp. (Abby is now a successful college student, which she attributes to her time attending Twilight Camp as a child.) Important Dates Camp registration is May 1 - 31st. We are planning an Early Bird registration opening in February. Tentative registration dates:
THIS PAGE IS BOILERPLATE TEXT TO BE COPIED AND PASTED EACH YEAR TO THE SITE HOME PAGE AS NEEDED. DON'T DELETE, FINE TO ADD TO IT. THANKS! - NICK  Twilight Camp Northern Skies is the first week of Twilight Camp put on by the Northern Skies Service Unit, serving Girl Scouts in Chanhassen and surrounding areas. We are "Week 1" of Twilight Camp in Carver County. Is your Girl Scout in the Autumn Ridge/Southern Stars service unit? Visit our sister site, www.mytwilightcamp.org for information on "Week 2". Girls are welcome to attend either camp!  T-Shirt and Patch Design Contest Do
you have an idea for the 2019 Twilight Camp T-Shirt or Twilight Camp
Patch? Enter the 2019 Twilight Camp T-Shirt and Patch Design Contest and
design this year's camp logo. Entries due March 1 2019. See flyer
below for details!Cookie Credits Register now and get reimbursed, or wait until late April "Cookie Credits" are sales rewards girls can opt in for instead of the award prizes, and can be used by Girl Scout Campers and Caddies toward camp fees. Each credit is worth $5.00. You can register now, paying for camp, and we will reimburse you $5.00/cookie credit when they arrive from Council. Email info@twilightcamp.org with questions.
 Twilight Camp registration is now open! Registration takes about 10 minutes, you'll need her health history and a method of payment. Early bird cost for campers (girls entering grades 1-6 and 7th graders participating as a camper) is $85 thru April 30. For Caddies, early bird pricing is $45 - $10 depending on experience. Sibling care is $20/day. Financial aid is available, All grades refer to the grade you are entering in fall 2019. Early Bird Pricing ends at Midnight on April 30. Click here to register for camp. Older Girl Campfire/Campout Thursday Thursday evening we have our Older Girl campfire/pizza party, and camp out. Girls entering 6th grade are invited to join us for the campfire, 8:00 - 10:00pm. Cost is $5 for the campfire, $10. Let Nick know (nickstillings@hotmail.com) if you will attend either. Drop off your permission slip and money at the Caddie Corner table at camp.
2018 Girl Scout Badges Troop Leaders and Parents - please review the 2018 Twilight Camp Badge list below to see what requirements your Girl Scout completed at Twilight Camp. Partial badges may be completed on her own or with her troop. Visit the Girl Scout shop for information on purchasing badges. Thank you Andrea Luhman for assembling the list! 2018 Lost and Found We had a lot of lost and found this year! Tap the photo below to expand. Email info@twilightcamp.org if any items are yours.   Adult Volunteer Changes Confirmation Letters Copies are posted below; activity waiver and what to bring to camp Come join us for an exciting week at our day camp. Our theme this year is "Elemental Twilight," with sites Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Join us! We may have a thunderstorm today. We will wait to hear from the National Weather Service before doing anything like cancelling camp. We need a Severe Thunderstorm Warning alert to do that and the camp directors will decide. Otherwise camp happens rain or shine!
We will cancel camp today? Not for rain. Maybe for a thunderstorm. We'll send a mass email/text after we check storm path and make the call. DO NOT TXT/CALL YOUR CAMPER. It's fine to communicate with the Camp Director Lisa (612) 306-8523. Please don't contact your camper directly or come into the park before we announce anything. It creates confusion with parallel communication threads that makes it harder to manage the situation. We'll txt/email and post to Twitter (@nstwilightcamp, https://twitter.com/nstwilightcamp) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NSTwilightCamp). We're Girl Scouts, we have shelter, we have rain gear! We'll be fine! Daily Site Schedules Tap below to see the detailed schedule for that site
Thursday Night Campfire & Camp Out Join
us for the campfire and camp out on Thursday Night. The campfire &
pizza party will go from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, 6th grade campers are
invited to join us. The overnight camp-out is for girls entering 7th
grade and older, at Site 5 (Headquarters) from 10:00 pm Thursday - 8:00 am
Friday. This is a really fun way to celebrate the end of camp. Girls
camping overnight must sign up for a tent below. Who: Girls entering 6th grade and older (7th grade for overnight) What: Pizza Party/Campfire and Overnight Camp out When: Pizza Party/Campfire - Thursday 8:00pm - 10:00pm / Campout - Thursday 10:00pm - Friday 8:00am Where: Site 5 (Headquarters). Cost: $5 for Pizza Party/Bonfire, additional $5 for overnight Payment: Turn in payment and permission slip in an envelope with your name on it at the Caddie table or to Nick. Make checks out to "Girl Scouts Northern Skies" Older Girl Twilight Camp Wrap Party Save the Date! New this year, we’re holding an Older Girl Twilight Camp Wrap Party. Join us Thursday Aug 3rd for snacks, fellowship, and feedback. We’ll swap stories, review what went well at camp, what we could improve, and brainstorm ideas for next year. All Older Girls welcome! WHO: Twilight Camp 2017 Unit and Programming Caddies WHAT: Twilight in the North Woods Wrap Party WHEN: Thursday, August 3rd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm WHERE: Chaska Qdoba, 194 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318 (Next to Culver’s) WHY: Fun, Capture Learning, Ideas for 2018 COST: Free (we’ll buy chips/salsa/guac, anything else you’re on your own!) RSVP: Email or txt Nick (nickstillings@hotmail.com, 612.865.9657) by Wed Aug 2nd I'll post updated here each morning before camp (usually by 11:00 or so). Have a great week, great weekend, and we'll see you at camp! Sunday Training July 22nd Don't forget, training on Sunday is mandatory, 4:00 - 8:00 pm. We'll serve a light dinner (sandwiches). AGENDA 3:45 - 4:00 pm - Arrive, Sign In 4:00 pm Leadership Training 5:00 pm Camp Tour, Site Rotations, Subway Sandwiches 7:00 pm Return to Headquarters 7:10 pm Unit Logistics 8:00 pm Dismissed – Parents pick up 2019 Lost and Found Not too many items! Tap the photo below to expand. mail info@twilightcamp.org if any items are yours. Share Your Photos! We’d love to get any pictures you took at camp to share. You can a) Email them to info@twilghtcamp.org b) Upload to a cloud file sharing service and email us a link, or c) Upload them at http://dbinbox.com/twilight If you have a lot to share (hundreds) please email us at info@twilightcamp.org and we’ll make arrangements to connect and exchange a flash drive or memory card. We’ll curate and place on www.twilightcamp.org. Celebrations Around the World  The theme this year is Celebrations Around the World! We're planning festival-themed sites based on celebrations around the world. Visit a different program site each day:
Traveling from New Brighton Coming from the New Brighton area? The New Brighton Service Unit has again arranged bus transportation to Chanhassen. Check in at Highview Middle School between 12:00 - 12:15pm. The bus departs at 12:15 pm and will return approximately 8:00 - 8:15 pm. Details and tickets are here on EventBrite. Any questions please contact Carly McEathron at carly.mceathron@gmail.com. .    Thursday Camp Out Tent Sign-up (Opens Sunday July 24) Please sign up below if you will be camping overnight. Girls should discuss who they want to tent with and sign up below no later than Tuesday. You are expected to do this as a Girl Scout - with a big group like ours, there's a good chance someone may get left out while we're figuring out tents. You are expected to be Considerate and Caring and make sure no one is left out or excluded.
Looking for volunteer training? We have online training. For those who prefer a more personal training experience, we will have training at camp on July 20th, from 12:30-2:30pm. To access on line training videos, click on the links below: (Camp Intro, Older Girls, Programming) (Rules & Safety, Logistics, Parking) (Volunteer manual for everyone) (Supplement for Unit Chaperones)  e had a great week at Twilight in the North Woods. We have four follow-up items from camp that we need completed by Friday August 4th: 1. Feedback Surveys We’d love to get your feedback on camp. Please complete the appropriate survey(s) below:
2. Photos
3. Lost and Found We still have some Lost and Found items that need claimed. Email info@twilightcamp.org by Friday Aug 4th if you recognize anything  Twilight Camp Northern Skies is the "first week" of Twilight Camp, for girls in the Northern Skies Service Unit. Come join us for an exciting week - focused on surviving the wilderness in the woodlands, the winter, the water, and the desert. Learn key survival skills in a safe environment with new and old friends. Yours in Scouting Nick OVERNIGHT TENT SIGNUP 1. Click the Link 2. Click Edit in Browser in Excel Online 3. Put your name in the appropriate cell in the worksheet. 4. Don't change anyone else's without talking with them. 5. Changes are saved automatically Twilight Camp Frequently Asked Questions Please review our F.A.Q. page for general information about Twilight Camp Northern Skies. Cost of Camp Camper registration (girls grade 1-6) is $85 thru June 1, final registration due June 15. Assistant Caddie/Caddie registration is $45. Senior Caddie registration (10/11/12th grade girls w/at least two years prior Caddie experience) is $10. Sibling care is $20/day. All grades refer to the grade you are entering in fall 2017. First Year Caddies: Did You Miss Program Aide Training?
Program Aide Training is required to be a Caddie at Twilight Camp. We offered it on April 28 for Chanhassen and Victoria area girls in preparation for camp. If you have a conflict, it is also offered by our Girl Scout Council. Upcoming dates and locations are listed below, all camps are about a one hour drive. Click the link below for details and to register.
Camp Registration Checklist You'll need to following for each person (Girl Scout, Volunteer, and Sibling Care brother/sister) you are registering for camp:
 July 29 - Aug 1
Survive | Be Strong | Be Safe | Believe! IMPORTANT!!! ALL CAMPERS MUST BE SIGNED IN AND SIGNED OUT EACH DAY!!! Twilight Camp Northern Skies is the "first week" of Twilight Camp, for girls in the Northern Skies Service Unit. Come join us for an exciting week - focused on surviving the wilderness in the woodlands, the winter, the water, and the desert. Learn key survival skills in a safe environment with new and old friends. Twilight Camp Frequently Asked Questions Please review our F.A.Q. page for general information about Twilight Camp Northern Skies. Camp is Under Way - Use this boilerplate once camp starts
Adult Volunteer Changes Confirmation Letters - Post this boilerplate in a 1/2 page zone and update links
Confirmation Letters
You should have recieved a confirmation letter in email with detailed information on camp, including your unit assignment and what to bring. Copies are posted below.
 Camper Unit XX-XX (Girl Scouts) Camper Unit XX-XX (Girl Scouts)Camper Unit XX-XX (Girl Scouts) Camper Unit XX-XX (Girl Scouts) Camp Explore Confirmation letter (siblings) Older Girl Bonfire (6th/7th grade campers)Older Girl Bonfire (Caddies and Program Aides)
4:00 pm Check In & Orientation Assistant Caddie Training (7th graders) 5:15 pm Camp Tour, Site Rotations, DinnerWorking with Younger Girls (8th graders) Advanced Leadership Skills (9th graders) Senior Caddie Training (10th graders) Site 2 - Water 7:15 pm Return to HeadquartersSite 3 - Woods Site 4 - Desert Site 5 - Winter 7:30 pm Unit Logistics 8:00 pm Dismissed What to Bring - Post this boilerplate in a 1/2 page zone. Review conf letter for changes
Campers - What to Bring Ready for camp? Refer to your confirmation letter for a complete list of what to bring, camp procedures, and other preparation information. Short list: [ ] Bag supper each day [ ] Refillable water bottle [ ] Swimsuit (wear under clothes) [ ] Underwear (after swimming) [ ] Socks and closed-toe sturdy shoes [ ] Beach towel, Comb/brush [ ] Camp t-shirt (color-coded by unit)* [ ] Rain gear! (camp is rain or shine) [ ] Sunscreen (apply before camp) [ ] Insect repellent (no aerosol sprays) *Will be provided on Monday Optional: [ ] Hat and/or sunglasses [ ] Bandana [ ] Water shoes/aqua socks [ ] Waterproof to "sit-upon" Unit Guide Extras Unit Guides should also bring the following: [ ] Volunteer Training Manuals
[ ] Daily Rotations, Schedules and Maps [ ] Unit Roster
[ ] Pen
[ ] Paper grocery bag (recyclables & garbage) [ ] Extra roll of toilet paper (in a zip-loc bag) [ ] A few extra large plastic garbage bags
("rain gear" for anyone who forgets)
Adutl Volunteers - Post this boilerplate in a 1/2 page zone. Review for changes
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 dult VolunteersReady to have a great time and help some terrific kids reach their potential? Thank you for giving your time to make camp a reality. If you missed Volunteer training (or lost your packet) below is the Volunteer Training Manual, Unit Guide Supplement, and Orientation Videos. Please review this before arriving at camp. Any questions, please ask at Headquarters (the main shelter in the center of camp) when you arrive.
Adult Volunteer Orientation Video Part 1 (Camp Intro, Older Girls, Programming)  Adult Volunteer Orientation Video Part 2(Rules & Safety, Logistics, Parking) General Volunteer Training (Volunteer Manual for Everyone) Sign Out Reminder - Post this boilerplate in a 1/2 page zone. Review for changes
Parents/Guardians/Babysitters/Nannies:
SIGN YOUR CAMPER OUT!
It happens every year...you're running late so you ask your sitter/spouse/partner/older child to swing by camp and pick up your child. They pull into camp at 7:30, see the child standing by her friends, tell her to hop in, and take off...and she leaves without signing out. Unfortunately, we don't know she got picked up...and our assumption is that she's still camp. While we frantically call your mobile phone to confirm where she is, the older girls begin scouring the woods and the adults head to the beach to begin an underwater grid search looking for a submerged swimmer. Meanwhile we alert Carver County Fire and Rescue, Three Rivers Parks spins up their helicopter, and the County Sheriff drafts an Amber Alert!
That's all much less fun than it sounds. Please help us avoid it! Sign your child in and out with her caddie (that's the cool older girl with the clip board) when arriving and departing camp. Thank you! Daily Schedule- Post this boilerplate in a 1/2 page zone. Review for changes
Typical Daily Schedule
Here's a typical day at Twilight Camp Time for activities will change each day, but drop-off
 and pick-up are always the same.
The order of the Daily Activities changes each day. Your actual schedule will be similar to the one above but he activity order will be different.
Daily Shedule Slideshow - Post near the daily schedule - rotating photos show a typical day
Need to recreate the slideshow. Pics are too small when downloaded from old site.
What Happens at Twilight Camp - Abby's narration on the camp experience
What Happens at Twilight Camp?
Watch the slideshow below, narrated by Brownie Scout and Twilight Camp Veteran Abby, to see examples of the activities we did at past years in camp.
Getting to Camp- Post as needed for directions. Update PDF lin before posting.
Getting To Camp - Where Do I Go? Please watch your speed while driving in camp - there are young children walking along the roads.
Need to replace with updated map - due to construction - need to indicate closure of loop road and where people should park
Dance Warehouse Audition Conflicts If your are auditioning for a Performing Line at The Dance Warehouse, plan to leave check out of camp late afternoon so you can get ready to dance. Remember - your unit is still depending on you for leadership, so you'll need to work it out with your other caddies as you'll miss closing ceremonies and possible swimming.
Tips:
CC United Traveling Soccer Try-outs CC United has soccer tryouts from 3:00pm - 4:30pm the same week as Twilight Camp - you can be back in camp at 5:00 on those days, but you'll need to leave, or even just arrive late.
First Year Caddies: Please plan to attend camp from 1:30pm - 2:30pm on Monday. Even if you leave right after opening ceremonies, we want you there to see how check-in runs on the first day, and for any last minute training updates.
Registration - Post as needed for directions. Update PDF lin before posting.
Twilight Camp Registration Closed
Volunteer sign up coming soon to your email
Confirmations will be sent in June
All forms and payments are due by June 15
Two registration options: Online or US Mail
 As before, you can register your Girl Scout, siblings, and adult volunteers via snail mail. Click the appropriate links below to download the paper registration forms. Complete and mail to the address on the form by May 28th. All forms received after May 28th will be subject to a $5.00 late fee and placement will be done as space allows.
Parents/Babysitters/Nannies/Guardians SIGN YOUR CAMPER OUT! It happens every year...you're running late so you ask your sitter/spouse/partner/older child to swing by camp and pick up your child. They pull into camp at 7:30, see the child standing by her friends, tell her to hop in, and take off...and she leaves without signing out.
Unfortunately, we don't know she got picked up...and our assumption is that she's still camp. While we frantically call your mobile phone to confirm where she is, the older girls begin scouring the woods and the adults head to the beach to begin an underwater grid search looking for a submerged swimmer. Meanwhile we alert Carver County Fire and Rescue, Three Rivers Parks spins up their helicopter, and the County Sheriff Adult Volunteers Needed! We need you! The camp schedule is set up so parents can take 1/2 day off work to volunteer at camp. It's a great experience and a wonderful way to make a positive impact in the life of a camper. Parents and adults who have volunteered in the past have told us it's the best time they had all summer. We have the greatest need for adults who can volunteer at camp for a full day and work with campers. Everything will be prepared for you; with older girls and program area directors in charge to provide assistance and guidance. drafts an Amber Alert! Monday Schedule
Tuesday Schedule
Announcements Getting To Camp - Where Do I Go? Coming in to the Park. Stop at the gate and tell the gate keeper you are with Girl Scouts. They will give you a pass - this pass is good for the entire week.
Twilight Camp is Under Way! We're only checking email occasionally during the day now. If you have any questions please call Camp Headquarters at (612) 419-5461 LAKES | MON/TUE | SITE 3 | JOAN ROTH LAKES - Canoeing (Aimee W) LAKES - Rain Gutter Regatta (Amanda C) LAKES - Snack - Worms and Dirt (Megan R) LAKES - Fishing (Alexis D, Joe O) MOUNTAINS | MON/TUE | SITE 5 | THERESA BERGREN MOUNTAINS - Knots and Lashings (Maddie M, Katie M deliver)) MOUNTAINS - Paracord Bracelets (Terry M) MOUNTAINS - Snack - Granola (Theresa B) MOUNTAINS - Search & Rescue (Carver County) WOODS | WED/THU SITE 3 | KRISTI SEKARAN WOODS - Edible Campfire (Amanda C) WOODS - Fire Starting & Fire Safety (Mia P, Andrew B) WOODS - Shelters & Tent Setup (Andrea L/Theresa B) WOODS - Log Rolling (Carver Parks) PRAIRIES | WED/THU | SITE 5 PRAIRIES - Campfire Tortillas (Alexis D) PRAIRIES - First Aid (Danny P) PRAIRIES - Pocket Knives (Katie M) PRAIRIES - Trail Markers and Hiking Safety (Aila B) Adult Volunteer Changes Parents/Babysitters/Nannies/Guardians It happens every year...you're running late so you ask your sitter/spouse/partner/older child to swing by camp and pick up your child. They pull into camp at 7:30, see the child standing by her friends, tell her to hop in, and take off...and she leaves without signing out.
Unfortunately, we don't know she got picked up...and our assumption is that she's still camp. While we frantically call your mobile phone to confirm where she is, the older girls begin scouring the woods and the adults head to the beach to begin an underwater grid search looking for a submerged swimmer. Meanwhile we alert Carver County Fire and Rescue, Three Rivers Parks spins up their helicopter, and the County Sheriff SIGN YOUR CAMPER OUT! Please Share Your Photos! If you took pictures at camp, we'd love to have them to share on www.twilightcamp.org. We have a PC at Headquarters if you want to download form a memory card or flash drive. You can also email (nickstillings@hotmail.com) them to Nick Stillings, or post to our OneDrive account directly from your phone using the camp account below: Four Options to Share A. Download at Camp We have a PC at Headquarters if you want to download form a memory card or flash drive B. Email Them You can also email (nickstillings@hotmail.com) them to Nick Stillings, he can take up to 20MB of attachments at a time C. Upload to OneDrive from your PC or Mac
D. Upload to OneDrive from your Phone or Tablet
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