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Summer Camp Prep

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.

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Day Camp Information Packet

Overnight Camp Information Packet

Camp Fury Information Packet

What to Pack for Overnight Camp

What to Pack for Day Camp

Health Record 
A Health Record is required for all campers. For Day Camp, Mini, and Overnight Camp, and Family/Troop events, parents may complete the form.  For overnight camp (3 nights or more) this form must be signed by a physician within the past 24 months OR you must submit a copy of a physical completed within the past 24 months of the last day of the camp session she will be attending. Health forms from previous years of camp are not available, as they are permanently stored upon closure of the camp season. Be sure to keep a copy of the health form for your records. Girls will not be allowed to attend overnight camp without a

Code of Conduct
Behavior agreement that campers and parents sign, agreeing to abide by all camp and council rules. Used as the first reminder if behavior problems arise.

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Camper Pick-Up
Grants permission for your camper to be picked up from camp. Parents must list themselves on the form in addition to any other adult who may pick up the camper.

Parent Questionnaire
Enables staff to become familiar with campers and with parent expectations. Please provide us with information on your camper’s mental, emotions, and physical needs. We want to make camp a positive experience, so we need to know what makes her unique.

Letter to the Counselor (Optional for Day Camp, Mini-Overnight Camp, and Family/Troop Events)
A lot of our campers want a chance to share more about themselves and what they hope to do over the summer in their own words. The letter to the counselor is a chance for a girl to share her traits and characteristics about her.

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Horseback riders must have a Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Equestrian Consent and Release Form on file in order to participate in equine activities and is recommended for all campers atteding Camp Tapawingo. Those not registered for an equestrian session may still get a chance to visit the barn, in which case a waiver is necessary. Those registered for an equestrian session MUST have a completed and signed waiver.

Challenge Course Waivers must have signed waivers on file in order to participate in activities including the challenge course, climbing wall, and zip line. The Challenge Course Waiver is to be completed by all campers at Camp Tapawingo, and Camp Widjiwagan as these camps have a challenge course/rock wall available. Review the camp description to see if your daughter will be participating in the challenge course. Not all campers will be taking part depending on age and skill and conservations during girl planning.

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Meet our camp staff and learn more about our camps.

Sara Tate, Director of Program Events and Camps
state@girlscouts-gsci.org

Camp Kiwanis: 301 Sugar Lane, Mahomet, IL
Sara Bowman 
sbowman@girlscouts-gsci.org
217-273-4287

Camp Tapawingo
: 1450 Hickory Point Road, Metamora IL
Sarah Roberts
sroberts@girlscouts-gsci.org
217-299-0108

Equestrian Camp Tapawingo
Jessica Groszek
jgroszek@girlscouts-gsci.org
217-720-2101

Camp Widjiwagan: 71 Wienold Ln, Springfield, IL
Abigail Smith
asmith@girlscouts-gsci.org
217-953-0300

Camp Tapawingo Resident Camper Email - If you choose to send a one-way email to a resident camper, include camper’s full name and session name in the subject line. Camper will not be able to send an email response. camptapawingo@girlscouts-gsci.org

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. 

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. 
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.
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.
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.
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