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About Our Camp

Camp Information

Camper and Program Information

Registration

Account Updates, Changes and Cancellation

Finance

Transportation and Attendance 

Program Volunteers

Health and Safety

Privacy Policy

about our camp

Diamond Crest Day Camp

Diamond Crest Girl Scout Day Camp is an all-volunteer-run day camp and is held at a San Mateo County park. Our camp has been in operation for many years and is rich in traditions and has welcomed campers for several generations.


All applicants are welcome and are admitted by the criteria listed in our Admissions Policy. Our campers will travel to and from camp each day by bus.

What Happens at Camp?

At Diamond Crest Day Camp, your camper will have the opportunity to make new friends while reconnecting with “old” friends all while experiencing the Girl Scout mission which is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.  At camp, your child will gather with their unit in their assigned camp site area and participate in activities ranging from games and storytelling to camp skills and arts and crafts.  Each day will be very busy and as evidenced by their appearance at the end of the day!  
Each day will vary, however all days will include

  • A warm greeting by their Unit Leaders
  • Songs and frivolity 
  • In-Unit activities throughout the day
  • A gathering time to enjoy either a lunch they have brought from home or food cooked with their unit.

At Diamond Crest Day Camp, many of our volunteers come to camp year after year to make new friends and reconnect with “old” friends.  These volunteers are dedicated to making your camper’s day camp experience a healthy and positive growth experience while always maintaining a playful atmosphere of friendship.

camp information

Camp Dates and What to Bring/Wear

When is Day Camp?

  • Camp is usually two weeks in July, but may shift depending on park availability.  2025  dates are June 23rd - 26th and June 30th - July 3rd.
  • Camp runs for two weeks - there is no refund for attending only one week.
  • Please note there is no camp on Fridays.
  • The last day of camp for campers entering grades 1-3 and the Boys and Pixies units is the second Wednesday.

What should my camper wear/bring to camp?

  • We have ticks, poison oak, yellow jackets, and the occasional rattlesnake at camp. Please dress your camper in sturdy closed shoes (no sandals, flip flops or crocs), rugged and durable pants, with no holes, that cover the ankles (no shorts, capris, or pants with large holes), and shirts with sleeves (t-shirts are OK). Shorts, capris, shirts without sleeves, pants with large holes, and open toed shoes are NOT safe camp attire. Wearing light colored socks will also help aid in finding any ticks after camp.
  • Campers should bring a small backpack containing a sweatshirt, refillable water bottle, hat, and sunblock are recommended.  Masks are optional. 
  • On Cookout Days (Tuesdays, Thursdays and overnights) campers should bring a dunk bag (mesh bag with plate, bowl, cup, fork, knife and spoon). 
  • On non-cookout days (Mondays and Wednesdays) they should bring a lunch packed in a reusable container.  

Camper and program information

Types of Campers and Activities

 

  • My  child is not a Girl Scout, can they still attend camp?
    • All campers must be registered Girl Scouts. If your camper(s) is not a registered Girl Scout for the current school year, please register with Girl Scouts of Northern California at link Diamond Crest Day Camp 56102 BEFORE registering for camp and before June 1st.
      • Under JOIN THIS TROOP, Click the + button under Girls
      • Click on Login (top right corner)
      • Click either "LOG IN" to register or "Don't have an account? Sign up now"
      • If you have a question or problems, call GSNorCal at 1-800-447-4475, select 0 - if no one answers, please send an email to Cecilia at cthomson@gsnorcal.org.  
    • Registration for the upcoming school year starts October 1 that year and does not cover summer camp.  Please see our Admission Policy for details.
  • Can my son or pre-schooler attend camp?
    • As a courtesy to our on-site adult volunteer staff members, we will offer an onsite program  for Pixies (coed, entering preschool, Pre-K or K) and Boys (entering grades 1-10) for a fee. The volunteer staff parent or guardian of the child must be onsite at camp for their child to attend either of these programs.
  • What grade level should I enter for my camper?
    • Campers are assigned to units based on the grade they will enter in the fall (not the grade they are in when you register). Please be sure this information is correct, as it affects unit placement.
  • Can my child participate in Archery?
    • Fifth grade units will participate in Archery with their unit during camp. Please complete the Archery Waiver in your Active account. If you wish for your camper to Opt-Out of Archery, please check the appropriate registration form box. 
  • Can my child participate in Horseback Riding?
    • 6th grade campers will participate in Horseback Riding with their unit at Webb Ranch during camp. Details about completing the Webb Ranch required waivers will be sent before camp begins. If you wish for your camper to Opt-Out of horseback riding, please check the appropriate registration form box. 
  • Will my child stay overnight at camp?
    • AIT and AIDEs spend the night on Tuesday of the second week of camp to participate in the AIDE Initiation Ceremony. This is a very special event and all AITs and AIDEs are expected to attend.
    • All campers entering grades 4 and higher will have the opportunity to spend the night on Wednesday of the second week of camp. 
    • If you wish for your camper to Opt-Out of the overnight(s), please check the appropriate registration form box.
  • How do campers sleep overnight?
    • Campers sleep in their sleeping bags under the stars on tarps placed on the ground and on top of optional camper provided sleeping pad.
    • Campers are grouped by grade level and sleep together in designated locations.
    • Campers are overseen by adult volunteers assigned to sleep in the same designated locations.


Registration

Registration and Day Camp Emails

All campers and volunteer staff must be registered Girl Scouts. If you and/or your camper are not registered Girl Scouts for the current school year,  register with Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) at link Diamond Crest Day Camp 56102 BEFORE registering for camp and before June 1st.  Registration for the 2025-2026 school year starts October 1, 2025 and does not cover summer camp.


  • When can I register my child(ren) for Diamond Crest Day Camp?
    • Registration usually opens the last week of January and closes last day of February. For 2025, registration opened January 23rd and closed March 7th.
    • No late applications for campers will be accepted. 
    • Admission is NOT first come, first served. Once registration closes, campers will be admitted based on available space according to the Admission Policy. Admission to camp emails will be sent out by late April.
  • How do I register my child(ren) for Diamond Crest Day Camp?
    • The link to register is provided on this website during the registration period and sent by email to previous campers through Active.
    • Information present in Active from the previous year may auto populate, so please review and update to ensure correct information at registration.
  • What if I am not receiving Day Camp emails?
    • Please check your SPAM, Bulk Mail or Promotions folder, and be sure to let your email program know to put our emails in your Inbox.
    • If you still cannot find our emails, please email us at diamondcrestgsdaycamp@gmail.com 
  • How and when will I know that my child has a place at Diamond Crest Day Camp?
    • Acceptance to camp or waitlist status will be emailed by late April of the camp year.

Account updates, changes, and cancellation

Families can update their registration forms by logging into their Active account at https://campsself.active.com/DiamondCrestGirlScoutDayCamp until April 24th of the 2025 camp year. After that, please email diamondcrestgsdaycamp@gmail.com and Unit Leaders and/or Bus Lead with any changes. Please note that, as there is no internet at camp, changes made after May 23rd will need to be manually added to all camp reports.

  • AITs are required to attend all days in order to complete the AIT program.
  • Please note the following dates before making changes to your registration form:
    • Campers are placed in units by grade level in late-March. Please be sure your camper’s grade level is correct (grade entering in the fall) is updated before then. 
    • The online system is closed to changes on May 23rd, when we start making camp reports and sending them to the printer. If you have changes after this date, please email your Unit Leaders.


To  cancel a registration until April 24th, log into your Diamond Crest Daycamp Active account. Switch to Current & Upcoming on Home page.  Locate the registration and click Cancel.  Review cancellation and refund details.  If there is any unpaid Remaining balance for the purchase, then it is deducted from the Refund total and NOT refunded to the participant.  Click Confirm. Fees below are per participant:

  • Prior to April 24: Full refund, less the $25 non-refundable registration fee.  
  • After April 24: No refund. Please email diamondcrestgsdaycamp@gmail.com after May 23rd as cancellation through Active is not available as accounts are locked for  report generation.


finance

How much does camp cost?

  • How much does camp cost?
    • 2025 Pricing: 
      • Campers entering grades 1-6 and AITs - $626
      • AIDEs - $380
      • Boys/Pixies (children of volunteer staff only) - $124
      • Adult and Junior Volunteer Staff - no cost
    • Cost of camp includes bus transportation to and from camp, location fees, activity and craft supplies, archery for 5th grade units, horseback riding for 6th grade units, lunch on cookout days, and food for overnights Tue 7/1 and Wed 7/2. 
    • Campers of full-time and part-time volunteers pay a discounted fee (see below under Volunteering).

Is financial aid available?

Yes! Financial assistance is available through Girl Scouts of Northern California. Please indicate your interest in receiving information about financial aid by checking the box on your registration form.

Can I apply Fall Product/Cookie Rewards to pay for camp?

Yes! Girl Scouts of Northern California “Fall Product/Cookie Rewards” may be used to pay camp fees. Please send an email with the following  information: parent's name and phone number, camper’s first and last  name, all the numbers on the card (front and back) and the dollar amount  of the credit. Send this information to campfinance@diamondcrest.org.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!  Deposit is required electronically as part of the registration system. If you would like to pay the remainder of your balance by check, please email campfinance@diamondcrest.org for instructions. 

What if I need to cancel my child’s registration?

Cancellations must be submitted through your Diamond Crest Daycamp Active account. 

  • Switch to Current & Upcoming on Home page.  
  • Locate the registration and click Cancel.  
  • Review cancellation and refund details.  If there is any unpaid Remaining balance for the purchase, then it is deducted from the Refund total and NOT refunded to the participant.  
  • Click Confirm. 
  • Fees below are per participant:
    • Prior to April 24th: Full refund, less the $25 non-refundable registration fee.  
    • After April 24th: No refund.  Please email diamondcrestgsdaycamp@gmail.com after May 23rd as cancellation through Active is not available.

Why is the $25 registration fee non-refundable?

Diamond Crest Day Camp is an entirely volunteer-run organization - not a single person is paid to run this camp.  As soon as registration closes, we start making plans and purchasing supplies for camp, and some of those plans include non-refundable expenditures.

Tax Information

Please save your original payment receipt, emailed by Active, for tax deduction information. Our Tax ID is on the receipt emailed to you by Active when you registered. 

transportation and ATTENDANCE

How will my child get to camp?

Transportation to and from camp will be provided on buses. Bus stops are located at several local schools and community centers in Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood Shores.  Additional bus stop locations pending enrollment locations of campers may also be considered.  Depending on the number of buses we need and school district use policies, some traditionally-used bus stops may not be available. We appreciate your flexibility.

  • Buses leave between 8:00-8:20am and return between 3:30-3:50pm each day, depending on local traffic conditions.
  • All volunteer staff are strongly encouraged to take the bus to and from camp, unless they need to be at camp before the buses arrive.

For COVID safety, the most up to date CDC and GSNorCal guidelines will be followed.

What if I need someone else to pick up my child?

You may include up to 3 people (in addition to listed Parents/Guardians) in the Carpool/Pickup section of the registration form as authorized pickup persons (this allows for up to 5 people including listed Parents/Guardians!). All changes to this form must be made before April 24th of the camp year, to allow time to generate paper reports.


If you need to add a pickup person after April 24th, please complete the Pickup Change Authorization section of the Diamond Crest Day Camp Attendance form, with signature and date, and hand it to your Bus Lead in the morning.

I need to pick my camper up early from day camp, what should I do?

Planned Early Pick-Ups:      

  • Please complete the Exception by Day section and sign the Diamond Crest Day Camp Attendance form and hand it to the Bus Lead during drop-off     
  • Remind your camper in the morning that you (or someone you have authorized) will be picking them up early – the camper will be escorted to the Attendance Table at the designated time.   


Unplanned Early Pick-Ups:  

  • Sign your camper out at the Attendance Table in the OAK AREA, then the camper will be brought there.  


ALL Early Pick-ups: Please go to the Attendance Table in the OAK AREA by 2 pm to pick up your child. A driver’s license will be required for identification, and the adult must be on the camper’s Pickup Authorization List.     

  • If you send someone in your place who is not on the camper’s Pick Up List, provide them with the signed and completed Pickup Change Authorization section of the Diamond Crest Day Camp form or be available at the phone number you provided to camp, as you will need to give phone authorization.  In addition, your  authorized adult will need to provide their driver’s license for identification.

My camper can’t come to camp on a particular day, what should I do?

If you know this in advance, please print, fill out, and sign the Diamond Crest Day Camp Attendance Exception section and hand it to the Bus Lead in the morning.     


If you do not know this in advance, please contact your camper’s Unit Leaders to let them know.

program volunteers

All Day Camp staff are volunteers!

This opportunity is open to all adults (age 18 as of the beginning of camp), not just Girl Scout Leaders. Volunteers are required to complete training before camp. 


If you are not registered with Girl Scouts for the current school year, please register with Girl Scouts of Northern California at link Diamond Crest Day Camp 56102 BEFORE registering for camp as an adult volunteer.

  • Under JOIN THIS TROOP, Click the + button under Adults
  • Click on Login (top right corner)
  • Click either "LOG IN" to register or "Don't have an account? Sign up now"
  • If you have a question or problems, call GSNorCal at 1-800-447-4475, select 0 - if no one answers, please send an email to Cecilia at cthomson@gsnorcal.org.  

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Children of Volunteer Staff are given priority for registration.

Camp is discounted for all children of volunteer staff. Child of Volunteer Staff Discount Fees:

  • Full time (7 days at camp): ~70% discount per Girl Scout camper
  • Part time (4 days at camp): ~40% discount per Girl Scout camper
  • Outside Volunteer (shopper, COP, etc.): ~20% discount per Girl Scout camper

I would like to volunteer at Day Camp

If you are interested in volunteering at camp, please register yourself as "Adult Staff Volunteer" and fill out the registration forms. Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you soon! Please also register with GSNorCal and become a registered and screened Girl Scout Volunteer. List of volunteer roles are on the Day Camp page.

  • Volunteers are required to complete 18 hours of training (6 hours credit for returning staff). Please submit the  Diamond Crest Day Camp Training Log once you have completed training dates and online options to fulfill this requirement.
  • All volunteer staff must also be approved Girl Scout volunteers who have passed a Girl Scout Council background check.
  • If you are already a registered Girl Scout for this year, please log into MyGS and add the Role of "Day Camp Crew" for Diamond Crest Day Camp 56102. If you have issues, please call council at 1-800-447-4475.
  • If you are not a registered Girl Scout for this year, please register with Girl Scouts of Northern CA and complete the Volunteer Screening. If you have any trouble, please call GSNorCal at 1-800-447-4475


All Girl Scouts of Northern California volunteers are required to complete 636 GSNorCal Mandated Reporter Biennial Course and 636 GSNorCal Mandated Reporter Annual Acknowledgment in gsLearn.  Review the AB506 FAQs for more information.

Volunteer Staff Training

2025 Day Camp Volunteer Staff Training Schedule

All training scheduled to start at 7:00 pm, unless as otherwise specified.


  • Kickoff: March 31st Monday hybrid virtual (on Zoom) + in person
  • Level: April 22nd Tuesday virtual
  • Program: April 29th Tuesday virtual
  • Outdoor Cooking: May 18th Sunday 10:00 am in person, Twin Pines Park - Meadow Picnic Area
  • Bus Check Off People (COPs): June 17th Tuesday 6:30 pm - overlap with Bus Leads
  • Bus Leads: June 17th Tuesday  - overlap with Bus COPs
  • Make Up: June 18th Wednesday virtual
  • Final Training On-Site: June 22nd Sunday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in person Huddart Park Oak Area
  • AIDE Training: June 22nd Sunday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in person at Huddart Park - Oak Area 
  • Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (for all adult volunteers; take every 2 years) – online through the GSNorCal gsLearn


HEALTH & SAFETY

Your child’s health and safety are of utmost importance to us!  Before camp begins you will be given the opportunity to supply us with your camper’s health information.  Please be thorough and send an update if necessary – we read through all health information and will contact you before camp begins if we have any questions.   During Day Camp, your camper will participate in various activities supervised by our trained volunteers; and you can be assured that we operate according to the Girl Scouts of Northern California’s strict standards for health and safety. Qualified health personnel are present at all times at camp and a trained first aider will accompany the campers to off-site activities.  We ask that campers remain at home for a minimum of 24 hours following a sickness involving fever, vomiting, and/or loose bowel movements. 

COVID-19 Safety and Precautions

Diamond Crest Day Camp continues to align with using best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and GSNorCal.


Please see Coronavirus Safety at Camp for the latest information from GSNorCal. 

  • A camper should not come to camp if they have COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or if a member of their household has COVID-19.
  • All participants should wash their hands frequently, especially after using the restroom and before eating.


The American Camp Association has provided an excellent source of guidance at: COVID-19 Resource Center for Camps.  Adults and girls should learn and follow the guidance set forth here by the American Camp Association. Informative and helpful topic-specific links from the COVID-19 Resource Center for Camps are here: 

  • Health and Wellness 
  • Ways to Promote a Child’s Resilience 

Vaccination Requirements

Please note that Girl Scouts of Northern CA requires that all Day Camp participants (campers and volunteer staff) are fully vaccinated according to the California Immunization Requirements to enter public school. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, please see the GSNorCal Immunization Policy FAQ. 


All participants are required to upload their immunization history before camp each year.  When naming the file for upload, please use a simple file name, without using any special characters. The Diamond Crest Day Camp Health and Safety Manager must review all immunization forms before camp. Campers and volunteer staff who have not uploaded their immunization history before camp will not be allowed to attend camp.  If the participant has a medical issue that prevents them from being vaccinated, please complete and submit the Immunization Exemption Form, which must include an attached note from a physician confirming the medical exemption, to GSNorCal and upload the completed form in place of the Immunization History on your Active account after registering.

What is the procedure for sending my camper with medications?

 For "Emergency" type medications such as Epi-pens, Inhalers, and other emergency devices:

  • Campers entering up to 3rd grade: Epi-pens, Inhalers and other devices should be placed in a ziplock bag with camper’s name, phone number, and unit number written on it.  A copy of the allergy action plan (or directions from camper’s doctor) should also be placed in the bag.  Campers should bring the bag to camp each day in their backpack and provide it to their Unit Leader during camp.  At the end of the day, the Unit Leader should return it to them for the ride home.  When you receive your camper's unit assignment, reach out to their specific Unit Leader to make sure they are aware your camper is bringing medication to camp, so you can review specific instructions with the Unit Leader.
  • Campers entering 4th grade and higher will keep their own epi-pen, inhaler, or other emergency device during the day, but will need to be reminded to keep it with them if the unit leaves the area they are normally assigned.


Other "non-emergency" medications with doses that should be taken during camp should be turned into the nurse each day with instructions as to how the medication should be used.  This includes medications such as cough syrup, antibiotics, pain relievers, etc.  The medication should be placed in a bag with the camper's name, phone number, and unit number.

What is Girl Scouts' position on serving transgender youth?

“Girl Scouts is proud to be the premiere leadership organization for girls in the country. Placement of transgender youth is handled on a case-by-case basis, with the welfare and best interests of the child and the members of the troop/group in question a top priority. That said, if the child is recognized by the family and school/community as a girl and lives culturally as a girl, then Girl Scouts is an organization that can serve them in a setting that is both emotionally and physically safe.”

How does Girl Scouts' position on serving transgender youth apply to situations involving camping?

“These situations are rare and are considered individually with the best interests of all families in mind. Should any girl requiring special accommodations wish to camp, GSUSA recommends that the local council makes similar accommodation that schools across the country follow in regard to changing, sleeping arrangements, and other travel-related activities. With respect to volunteers, Girl Scouts welcomes both male and female adult volunteers and has developed appropriate safeguards regarding roles and responsibilities to ensure that girls receive the proper supervision and support.”

Privacy Policy

Diamond Crest Girl Scouts Service Unit and Day Camp do not share any contact information that we may collect, with third parties for marketing purposes.


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