Parent/Guardian Guide Camp Out of the Box Summer 2021
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Parent/Guardian Guide
Camp Out of the Box Summer
2021
1We are so thrilled that your Girl Scout will be joining us, virtually, for
Camp Out of the Box this summer! This information will help you and
your camper prepare and make the best of her experience.
If you have any questions regarding the information enclosed, please
contact the STEM Team at stem@gsnetx.org.
We can’t wait to “see” you soon!
Shane Woods Kayleigh Bucur
Shane Woods Kayleigh Bucur
Director, STEM Center of Excellence STEM Program Manager
Frida Phillips Bethany “Duke” Dukett
Frida Phillips Bethany “Duke” Dukett
STEM Center Outdoor Amenities Supervisor STEM Camp Program Manager
2Camp Out of the Box - OVERVIEW
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
Camp Out of the Box has a dual design; if Girl Scouts want to log on, interact with other Girl
Scouts and follow the counselor along, she can! If she would like to go at her own pace at her
own leisure, she can, too! Camp Out of the Box can be done completely unplugged without a
facilitator! We do offer virtual Cabin Time from 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Monday – Thursday. Virtual
Cabin Time is time set aside for girls to “hang out” with their fellow Girl Scouts, connect, play
games, get to know each other and make new friends!
Camp Out of the Box – SCHEDULE & TIMES
Be sure your camper eats a meal BEFORE logging into camp.
Monday – Thursday:
Virtual Programming 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Break 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Virtual Cabin Time 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Friday:
Virtual Programming 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Camp Out of the Box- LUNCH BREAK
Girls will have a break from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; Please make sure your girl eats a meal during
this time! We do not recommend sodas, carbonated beverages or beverages that contain
caffeine or high sugar as that will affect your girl’s ability to focus.
A FEW REMINDERS
• Eating on screen can be distracting. Your girls are welcome to enjoy a snack during
programming, we ask that they turn their camera off.
• Bathroom breaks are allowed during programming. Please remind your girl to turn off
her camera and mic, and never take her device into the restroom with her.
SICKNESS AND INJURY
If your camper is feeling under the weather, sick, has a fever, etc., she does not need to log on!
Camp Out of the Box can be done completely unplugged, and can be worked on at any point,
without a facilitator. If your girl is sick, don’t log on.
3PETS/BACKGROUND DISTRACTIONS
We know your girl will be at home during camp, and interruptions are inevitable. Here are some
tips and tricks to limit distractions and keep your Girl Scout focused during camp.
• Situate your Girl Scout at a table with her back to the wall; the wall will then act as a
distraction-free background.
• Encourage family members to avoid walking behind her during programming.
• Headsets are encouraged, not required.
• Remind family members that your Girl Scout will be participating in camp and ensure
they are appropriately clothed.
• When your Girl Scout is speaking, we can hear her and anything else that is happening in
your home.
ALCOHOL / DRUGS / FIREARMS / TOBACCO
Your girl is going to be on camera, which means that your home will be on display. Please ensure
that none of the following items can be seen within her screen:
• Tobacco products
• Electronic smoking devices
• Alcoholic beverages
• Firearms or fireworks
• Prescription drugs, marijuana, or narcotics
The items above are not allowed at any Girl Scout program or activities, even on camera. Any
infraction will result in the Camper being removed from the virtual platform until that space is
cleaned up and those items have been removed.
CAMPER EXPECTATIONS
Per the Camper Agreement the expectations of each Camper while at camp are as follows:
Camper agrees to abide by the Girl Scout Promise and Law. She will inform her Unit Counselor in
the event of an emergency, harassment, conflict, bullying, or any other issues that may arise.
While at Girl Scout Virtual Camp, girls are active members of our camp community and are
assigned daily virtual kapers.
4Kapers are an opportunity for girls to step into leadership roles and ensure their days goes
smoothly. Virtual kapers include, but are not limited:
• Supply Master - confirming supplies for an activity (either from kit or around the house).
• Space Saver - organizing their workspace.
• Clean Up Crew - cleaning up after an activity.
• IT Whiz - asking parents for help accessing and manipulating zoom.
• Singing Scout - preparing and sharing a song.
We discourage additional electronic devices like iPods, gaming console, etc.
Written permission from GSNETX is required prior to publication, distribution, or posting of any
images (photos) taken at camp.
Bullying and harassment of any kind, including, but not limited to: social, emotional, or physical
harassment will not be tolerated at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas camps and WILL result in a
camper being sent home without a refund of any fees.
If I learn that my camper is/was involved or affected by any incident of harassment or bullying of
any kind while attending camp, I will immediately notify GSNETX of the details of such incident(s)
in writing so that those incidents may be addressed appropriately.
BEHAVIOR POLICY
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas advocates a positive guidance and discipline policy with an
emphasis on positive reinforcement, redirection, prevention, and the development of self-
discipline.
The Girl Scout Promise and Law serves as our code of conduct. Below, you will find our internet
safety pledge. As this is a virtual camp, we expect all Girl Scouts will follow this pledge. This
pledge was established for the safety of our girls and to ensure that we have a common
standard of behavior.
On my Honor I pledge that:
• I will not give out personal information such as my:
o full name (only my first name or camp name will be used),
o address,
o telephone number(s),
o parent's or guardians' work address/telephone number(s), and,
o the name and location of my school without the permission of my parent
or guardian.
5• I will tell an adult right away if I come across or receive any information that
makes me feel uncomfortable.
o I understand that chat logs are recorded and are sent to GSNETX at the
conclusion of the program.
o I understand that chats should be to the group or adults/facilitators.
NEVER to individual girls.
• I will always follow the rules of Internet sites and program platforms, including
those rules that are based on age of use, parental approval and knowledge, and
public laws.
• I will never agree to get together with someone I "meet" online without first
checking with my parents or guardians. If my parents or guardian agree to a meeting,
I will arrange it in a public place and bring a parent or guardian along.
• I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with
my parent or guardian.
o I will not take screen shots of presentations, chat rooms, or profile
pictures of the participants while online and/or in virtual sessions.
o If I do share on social media about my online experience, I will have all
social media settings to Private, my contacts only, no public viewing.
• I will practice online “netiquette” (good manners) at all times when online by:
o Not spamming others.
o Not bullying or tolerating bullying (and will always tell a trusted adult if
this is a problem).
o Not using bad language.
• I will be guided by the Girl Scout Promise and Law in all that I do online.
Corrective discipline will be a creative, caring effort on the part of the counselor. Staff will
suggest positive alternatives to unacceptable behavior before it gets out of control.
Problem-solving techniques:
1. Revisit the Girl Scout Promise and Law and internet safety pledge.
2. Discuss rules and policies with camper(s) setting both personal boundaries and
identify infraction(s).
3. The possible consequences of breaking any camp rule and/or policy include:
a. Verbal redirections by Camp Counselors and staff.
b. Pulling Girl Scout into a breakout room with another background checked adult
to speak to the Girl Scout directly about her behavior.
c. At the third infraction, Girl Scouts will be removed from the zoom break out
room and will not be allowed to join programming that day.
d. Parents will be notified via email of the progression of the behavior and
reasoning her girl was removed.
6e. Removal from Camp Out of the Box due to behavior and violation of the
internet safety pledge will not result in refunds of any kind.
f. A combination of the above
Camp staff retain the discretion as to which consequence(s) should follow, regardless of whether
it is a first offense or whether other disciplinary consequence(s) are available. Enforcement of all
Camp Out of the Box rules and policies at all times will be without malice and consistent in
application.
Regular evaluation of camper groups will be done to ensure that the camp environment is not
contributing to behavior problems.
BULLYING POLICY
Bullying of any kind or form will not be tolerated at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Camp out of
the Box. Engaging in any type of bullying or related behavior may result in a camper being
removed from camp without a refund of any fees.
BULLYING INVOLVES AN IMBALANCE OF POWER AND CONTROL, AND IS A PATTERN OF
BEHAVIOR, REPEATED OVER TIME AND CAN INCLUDE:
• a pattern of aggressive, intentional behavior meant to hurt or humiliate someone else.
• purposely excluding or ostracizing someone repeatedly
• repeatedly spreading rumors or gossiping
• repeatedly using words or actions to intimidate someone.
• teasing another person about her body, intelligence, race, religion, or other characteristic
that upsets the person.
• a pattern of name-calling
• any of the above conduct that occurs electronically via texts, emails, social media or the
internet.
BULLYING OR TEASING?
Teasing is unfortunately a part of growing up, almost everyone experiences it. Teasing becomes
bullying when it is repetitive or when there is a conscious intent to hurt another individual
teasing that is directed at another person based on her race, national origin, religion, disability,
or other lawfully protected characteristics can be considered unlawful harassment and should
not be tolerated.
CYBER BULLYING:
• making threatening phone calls, text messages or emails
• posting cruel pictures or messages about someone online (including post camp)
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