Camp Foxtail Resident Camp

Camp Foxtail is open to all girls ages 7-17 years. Camp Foxtail is managed by the Girl Scouts of Frontier Council , and is accredited by the American Camping Association.

Health and safety are our priority. A licensed nurse or EMT provides care on site at the infirmary. A physician is on call 24 hours a day. All other staff members are trained in First Aid and CPR. The Clark County Health Department has licensed the kitchen with a Class A rating. Drinking water is tested by the county, and camp meets regulation health and fire codes.

Foxtail program is designed so girls and staff form a temporary camping unit. The staff, site and facilities are furnished by the Council. Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for every girl, regardless of race, religion or national origin. Every attempt will be made to accommodate girl with disabilities (a handicapped accessible bathroom has been installed), however, due to rocky terrain and 1950's construction, the overall camp is not wheelchair accessible. Additionally, the staff is not trained to handle severe emotional or psychiatric problems. Girls register for resident camp as individuals.

Camp Foxtail is located in the Toiyabe National Forest high above Las Vegas in the cool Spring Mountain Range. Girls aged 7-17 spend from 3-11 days among Aspen, Ponderosa and Foxtail Pine. The temperature at camp is cool in the early mornings and in the evenings, but can get up to 85 degrees during the day. Base camp is 8500' with the highest unit at 9000'.

Campers live in 1 of 4 units which have either platform tents or cabins, flush toilets or latrines, washstands, shower houses and a fire circle. Counselors/staff live in a separate cabin or tent, central within the unit.

Programs and activities at Camp Foxtail include hiking, nature studies, crafts, overnights away from camp, campfire singing, and a variety of special interest activities. These might include backpacking, art, earth conservation and leadership programs for older girls, to name a few. There is something for every girl at Camp Foxtail.

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Camperships

Any girl who is registered member of Girl Scouts of Frontier Council prior to March 3, 2008, who cannot afford to attend resident camp, may apply for financial assistance. Camperships are granted based on the needs of the girl, her commitment to Girl Scouting, and the availability of funds. Only one campership per girl, per summer, please. Financial assistance is only available to cover resident camp fees. Trading post and t-shirt/sweatshirt costs are optional and will not be considered for financial assistance.

Selections will be made by committee review, and based upon the availability of funds. Parents/ guardians will receive notice of action taken on or before May 30, 2008. Campership funds, once designated, are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Campership applications  received after April 4, 2008 will not be considered! Additional information on how to apply for campership assistance and application forms are in the camp catalog.

Camperships are made possible by the generosity of individuals, organizations and businesses throughout Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, who understand the importance of making camp available to every Girl Scout. In 2007, forty-five (45) girls received financial assistance through camperships. Please be generous and make your tax deductible donation today by completing our donor form.

A $25.00 registration fee must be submitted with the campership application along with the registration form to attend resident camp. This will be refunded if the campership is not granted.

Girl Scout families with more than one girl attending may request a discount at the time of registration. This is not considered a campership.

Transportation

Transportation to camp is by bus or van which is provided by the council. Departure time and location for the first day of the camp session, as well as an expected arrival time on the last day of the camp session will be included in the camper's confirmation packet. Your camper is to be picked up at the scheduled time and location indicated in the confirmation letter. All bus transportation will depart from and arrive at Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, 2941 Harris Avenue, Las Vegas.

If you have an emergency and cannot pick her up at the scheduled time, please call the service center at 385-3677 as early as possible, so that we are aware of the situation, and have an estimated time of arrival. If you arrive late, and have not called, you will be charged a $20 fee for every 30 minutes, or portion thereof after the first 30 minutes. Please check the date and time your camper is to be picked up. Girls must be signed out by a parent, guardian, or other authorized adult with proper identification.

Physical Examinations

A physical examination by a licensed physician is required for all campers and staff members prior to attending camp. This exam can be no more than 6 months old on the date that they leave for camp. The appropriate health examination form will be mailed to all campers in the confirmation packet.

Medications and Dietary Restrictions

Prior to boarding the camp bus, all medications MUST be turned in at the check-in site. A special release form must be signed by the parent/guardian for any medication to be administered. ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER! Prescription medication must have the camper's name on the label. All medications will be administered by the Camp Health Supervisor and documented accordingly. Every effort will be made to distribute medications in a timely manner.

The kitchen staff will prepare foods necessary to meet dietary needs because of health or religious requirements. Camp Foxtail does not have kosher kitchen facilities. It is important this information be included on the "Special Dietary Needs Information" card. For extreme circumstances, please notify Girl Scouts of Frontier Council at 385-3677, ext. 242, 2 weeks prior to the camp session.

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Emergencies

A licensed nurse or EMT provides care onsite at the infirmary. A physician is on call 24 hours a day. All other staff members are trained in first aid and CPR. Parents/Guardians will be notified in case of emergency or illness. For this reason, it is important that you complete the registration form properly and include all telephone numbers and emergency contacts in case you cannot be reached.

If an EMERGENCY arises, please contact Girl Scouts of Frontier Council at 385-3677. After regular business hours (5:30 pm and weekends) please call (702) 872-5485.

Camp Buddies

Girls will make new friends while at camp and may also have one camp buddy. One buddy, close in age or grade, with similar camping experience may be indicated on each girl's Camp Registration Form. Both girls must meet the eligible grade levels as indicated by the program description. To ensure placement with a camp buddy, BOTH REGISTRATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME. While your camp buddy might be in the same session and unit as your buddy, she may be placed in a different tent/ cabin. If space does not permit both buddies to be in a program, they will both be placed in the next available program of their choice. One buddy only ~ camp is a place to make new friends.

Camp Mail Your camper looks forward to mail from home, so please mail early. Do not send money, food, or candy to camp. Don’t be upset by a camper’s letter; if she is ill or seriously unhappy, you will be notified by the Camp Director. Mail to you camper should be addressed as follows: Camp Foxtail Camper's Name Camp "Session Name" HCR 38 Box 553 Las Vegas, Nevada 89124

Homesickness

Homesickness is a natural reaction for anyone being away from home, especially for the first time. All staff members are trained to deal with this and will work with your camper on an individual basis. If the problem persists, the Camp Director will be notified and will contact you.

Phone Calls/ Camp Visitations/ Snacks

Because this is a growing experience for your camper, she CANNOT RECEIVE TELEPHONE CALLS while they are at camp. If there is a family emergency, please contact Girl Scouts of Frontier Council at (702) 385-3677, or 1-800-762-6032 during regular business hours. After 5:30 PM, on weekends and Mondays, please call (702) 872-5485. Cellular phones do not work in the canyon where Camp Foxtail is located.

Camp visitors ARE NOT PERMITTED during resident camp. Please visit our Open House on Saturday, June 16th, from 10:00 AM - 1:00PM.

Snacks brought from home by campers ARE NOT PERMITTED during resident camp.

Trading Post

Campers will be able to purchase camp memorabilia at the Camp Foxtail Trading Post (no food or gum of any kind is sold at the Trading Post). Trading Post spending money is optional. If you decide to include trading post money, it should be included with the camp balance due. The money will be held in trust for the girls to spend at the trading post.

Trading Post money must be paid no later than ten (10) working days prior to the camp session. Trading post money will not be accepted at check-in.

Alcohol/Tobacco Use

The use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs is prohibited at Camp Foxtail. Campers who abuse this policy will be required to leave camp. Parents/guardians will be notified and will be asked to pick up their camper from Camp Foxtail immediately, and no refund will be given.

Insurance

Camp insurance is supplemental to your family's primary carrier and is included in the session fee. It applies toward illness and accidents that may occur at camp.

Lost and Found

Items left at camp will be brought to the service center and kept for a period of 2 weeks after the end of session. Once the time period passes, items will be given to a charitable organization.