Preparing for Summer Camp
Now, that you are registered for camp, please take a few minutes to review the camp confirmation packets below for Day Camp, Overnight Camp, and Mini, Overnight, and Family/Troop Events. These packets will answer the majority of your questions. We have also added quick links to the required paperwork for camp.
Please complete the necessary paperwork for your girl's camp session(s). All paperwork must be brought to camp on your girl's first day of camp session. If you have questions, please contact Customer Care at 888-623-1237.
Please do not send or drop off camp paperwork to our service centers.
Summer Camp Information Packets 
General Information
Waivers
Camp Directors
Meet the Camp Directors
Sara "Squatch" Tate
Director of Program Events & Camp
309-214-1375
state@girlscouts-gsci.org
Squatch can't wait to roam around to each of our camps this summer and visit with new and seasoned campers! Camp is a truly magical place that provides a place for everyone to feel connected with nature and their fellow Girl Scouts. She always looks forward to campers sharing their fun camp moments with her and to hear camp songs being sung throughout camp.
Director of Program Events & Camp
309-214-1375
state@girlscouts-gsci.org
Squatch can't wait to roam around to each of our camps this summer and visit with new and seasoned campers! Camp is a truly magical place that provides a place for everyone to feel connected with nature and their fellow Girl Scouts. She always looks forward to campers sharing their fun camp moments with her and to hear camp songs being sung throughout camp.
Sara "Puddles" Bowman
Camp Kiwanis Director
217-273-4287
sbowman@girlscouts-gsci.org
I am so excited to lead Camp Kiwanis as your Director this summer! Camp has been a huge part of my life for years, and after serving as assistant director last summer—and having five years of previous experience in overnight camps—I couldn't be more ready to hit the ground running. When I’m not at camp, you’ll usually find me hiking, crocheting, or listening to a good podcast or audiobook. I am counting down the days until we get to see all those familiar and new faces this summer
Sarah "Freckles" Roberts
Camp Tapawingo Director
217-299-0108
sroberts@girlscouts-gsci.org
Freckles is excited to return to Tapawingo for her eleventh summer working at camp. This will be her fourth summer as Tapawingo's Camp Director. This summer she hopes to keep the loved camp traditions that makes camp magic come alive. Her favorite camp activities are archery, hiking, and high ropes course.
Camp Tapawingo Director
217-299-0108
sroberts@girlscouts-gsci.org
Freckles is excited to return to Tapawingo for her eleventh summer working at camp. This will be her fourth summer as Tapawingo's Camp Director. This summer she hopes to keep the loved camp traditions that makes camp magic come alive. Her favorite camp activities are archery, hiking, and high ropes course.
Abigail "Fidget" Smith
Camp Widjiwagan Director
217-953-0300
asmith@girlscouts-gsci.org
Fidget is excited to return as her 2nd year as Widjiwagan’s director! Besides gooey s’mores, camp songs, and many games of Mafia, her favorite part about camp is watching campers build positive relationships with their peers, bond with their counselors, and become more confident as the summer continues. She is passionate about empowering campers to be the best version of themselves in a safe and supportive environment with adults who will cheer them on no matter what.
Camp Widjiwagan Director
217-953-0300
asmith@girlscouts-gsci.org
Fidget is excited to return as her 2nd year as Widjiwagan’s director! Besides gooey s’mores, camp songs, and many games of Mafia, her favorite part about camp is watching campers build positive relationships with their peers, bond with their counselors, and become more confident as the summer continues. She is passionate about empowering campers to be the best version of themselves in a safe and supportive environment with adults who will cheer them on no matter what.
Jessica "Hoops" Groszek
Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Manager
217-720-2101
jgroszek@girlscouts-gsci.org
Hoops is excited for her tenth summer at Camp Tapawingo! As the Equestrian Manager she has learned that horses are some of the most amazing teachers for youth. They teach responsibility, build confidence, and bring out compassion; getting our youth one step closer to being the best future leaders. "The most rewarding part of what we do is watching campers overcome their fears. The moment a camper realizes they can control a 1,000+ pound animal, you get to witness pure joy on their face and a smile from ear to ear. Nothing beats that feeling!" Hoops can't wait for you to come to the barn and meet our wonderful horses.
Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Manager
217-720-2101
jgroszek@girlscouts-gsci.org
Hoops is excited for her tenth summer at Camp Tapawingo! As the Equestrian Manager she has learned that horses are some of the most amazing teachers for youth. They teach responsibility, build confidence, and bring out compassion; getting our youth one step closer to being the best future leaders. "The most rewarding part of what we do is watching campers overcome their fears. The moment a camper realizes they can control a 1,000+ pound animal, you get to witness pure joy on their face and a smile from ear to ear. Nothing beats that feeling!" Hoops can't wait for you to come to the barn and meet our wonderful horses.
Janet "Flower" Ozuna
Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Program Specialist
309-229-1433
jozuna@girlscouts-gsic.org
Flower has been a volunteer and facilitator for the Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Center since 2015 when she donated her mare, "Beauty", to the program. She worked as a summer camp horse counselor in 2022 and 2023, taking on the full-time position of Program Specialist in the fall of 2023. For as long as she can remember, Flower has had a love for horses. She has owned and worked with horses for over 40 years and enjoys nothing more than sharing her knowledge and passion for these amazing animals with campers.
Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Program Specialist
309-229-1433
jozuna@girlscouts-gsic.org
Flower has been a volunteer and facilitator for the Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Center since 2015 when she donated her mare, "Beauty", to the program. She worked as a summer camp horse counselor in 2022 and 2023, taking on the full-time position of Program Specialist in the fall of 2023. For as long as she can remember, Flower has had a love for horses. She has owned and worked with horses for over 40 years and enjoys nothing more than sharing her knowledge and passion for these amazing animals with campers.
