What are the expectations for troop leaders and supporters?
Troop leaders are responsible for providing consistency and supervision for their Girl Scouts at all times. This includes troop time, camp staff-led activity time, morning and bedtime routines, and meal time.
When troops are participating in a camp staff-led activity or workshop, troop leaders are welcome to join in the activity but are also expected to assist their campers.
The role of camp staff is to lead activities, interact with campers, facilitate the camp experience, and support troop leaders. Troops will interact with multiple staff during their stay and will be assigned specific counselors. Camp staff will be sleeping near troops. Administrative staff are always available to help troop leaders as needed.
Does the troop leader need Camping 101 training?
Troop Camping during summer camp does not require troop leaders to take the Camping 101 course due to the presence and oversight of our trained camp staff and Camp Director for this program.
All troop leaders who attend Troop Camping with their troop and participate in all required activities will receive their GSU Camping 101 certificate. Required participation: Helping with the cookout experience, participating in outdoor skills practice, including fire building, knife safety, campsite set up, knot tying, and Leave No Trace.
Girl/adult ratios for Troop Camping
Troops are expected to follow a 1:5 ratio, regardless of age level(s) of Girl Scouts attending. If your troop does not meet this ratio, your troop will need to add or decrease the number of adults coming with you. If your troop has a special situation requiring more adults than what this ratio would provide, troop leaders will indicate this during the registration process.
This is a troop camping experience that is intended for camping and outdoor experience progression. If you are looking to attend camp with each child having an adult companion, check out the following programs:
- Family Camp at Trefoil Ranch or Camp Cloud Rim (summer)
- Minicamp Programs at Trefoil Ranch or Camp Cloud Rim (school year)
- Camp Rentals for Troops at Trefoil Ranch (school year)
If you have questions, please contact info@gsutah.org before registration.