Girl Scouts use a commonsense approach to health and safety. Before participating in Girl Scouting activities, all members are to undergo health checks at home for any symptoms such as fever of 100.4 (or need for fever-reducing medications) chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, stomach aches, nausea, or vomiting. Members with any of these symptoms or in need of fever-reducing medication must stay home until fully recovered.
Family Efforts for Summer Camp Season
For GSVSC summer camp season, families must agree to the following:
Health Checks
Campers are to undergo daily health checks at home for any symptoms such as fever (or need for fever-reducing medications) and chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, stomach aches, nausea or vomiting during camp session(s). Campers with any of the above symptoms must stay home until fully recovered.
Symptoms or Exposure Responsibilities
Parents/guardians must immediately inform the camp director and council at info@gsvsc.org, if a camper has been exposed, had a positive test result, or develops any symptoms such as fever (or need for fever-reducing medications) and chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea prior to or anytime during camp session(s). Campers who develop any symptoms or have known exposure at camp will be sent home until fully recovered or be assessed by a physician, if symptoms are serious.
When Campers Can Return to Camp After Exposure or Positive COVID-19 Test
All GSVSC summer camps will follow CDC guidelines if a camper has a known exposure or positive test result.
GSVSC Cancellation & Refund Policy
Parents/guardians must read and agree to the following Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Summer Camp Cancellation/Refund Policy: Virginia Skyline Council reserves the right to cancel or postpone summer camp program due to any unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the council will refund camper registration fees to each household. Campers who submit a written cancellation request to council 30 days prior to the start date of camp will be issued a refund, minus any processing fees or unrecoverable program expenses incurred by the organizer(s). Camper cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date of summer camp or as stated otherwise, will not receive a refund for any reason. Refunds will not be given to campers who have been deemed ineligible to attend camp due to an infectious disease exposure or positive test result. Refunds will not be issued for fewer than $5; after applicable refund processing fees. In order to maintain our summer camp infectious disease mitigation strategies, we are unable to accommodate any mid-session changes. Summer camp financial assistance and scholarships are not transferable to other household members or campers. No substitutions of campers are allowed. By the registration close date, all camper accounts must be paid in full and required camp forms must be completed in entirety.
Nonrefundable Occurrences & CFAR Insurance
Refunds will NOT be given if camper is deemed ineligible to attend or return to camp due to illness or infectious disease. Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline suggests purchasing “Cancel for any Reason” (CFAR) insurance to avoid family hardships. CFAR insurance quote sites for summer camps:
Insuremytrip
A+ Program Protection
Forbes Advisor Pandemic Travel
Please note that Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council has no affiliation with these insurance programs and cannot take responsibility for submission of claims or issues that may result from the purchase of such insurance. It is the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian to review the “fine print” and purchase additional insurance based on their household’s needs.
Summer Camp infectious disease Guidelines Subject to Change
Families are to understand all GSVSC summer camp infectious disease guidelines are subject to change as new information is released prior to the start of camp. Camp directors will communicate any changes as they are implemented.
