Welcome, Overnight Camp Counselors!
A Note From The Director
We are so excited to have you join us at Camp Casco’s Overnight Camp this summer!! It is my pleasure to be your Camp Director again this year and we are so excited for the amazing schedule of activities we have in store! In this packet, you will find information about getting to and from camp, how to pack for camp, and what to expect. Please look over the attached packet at your convenience.
We know that this week of camp will be a ton of fun, and we hope that you are excited! If you have any additional questions, please email me anytime at victoria.valencia@campcasco.org.
We can’t wait to see you soon! If you’d like to connect with other camp volunteers in the meantime, join our private Facebook group!
Sincerely,
Victoria “Scout” Valencia
Overnight Camp Director
Camp Director, Scout, with a camper at Overnight Camp 2022
Getting To Camp
We will be staying at Grotonwood Camp and Conference Center for the duration of our time at camp. It is located at: 167 Prescott St. Groton, Massachusetts, 01450
On Friday our day will be at Good Pickin’ Farm located at 5 Gould Road, Westford MA, 01886. Transportation will be provided if you do not have your own. If you are driving yourself, you will be asked to drive to the farm.
Going to Camp Casco: Arrive on Sunday 8/20 at 9:00 AM
Departing Good Pickin’ Farm: Leave on Friday 8/25 by 8:00 PM
Please note for leadership planning purposes and COVID protocols, we ask that if you arrive at camp before 9am that you do NOT get out of your car until released by the Camp Director or Camp Operator.
When you arrive at the campsite, please park in the parking lot right as you enter. In the map below, the parking lot is located in front of the Gymnasium
If you anticipate being late or have trouble finding us, please notify us immediately! Call/text the Camp Casco leadership team at 857-302-2726 as soon as possible.
Theme Days
Theme days are a wonderful way to get into the camp spirit! This year, the theme of the week is DISNEY, with each day having its own special related theme. Some of our counselors go all out dressing up for our theme days, and we coordinate games, crafts, and sometimes meals throughout the week to go along with our theme days. Counselors are encouraged to coordinate their outfits to fit the theme days. This could be as simple as wearing a themed t-shirt that you already have in your closet. Please note that there is no need to go out and spend money on these themes.
This year's theme days are as follows :
Monday: Disney Heroes (Marvel, Merida, Mulan, Star Wars, Indiana Jones- you name it)
Tuesday: Disney Royalty (Disney princesses, King Triton, Elsa, Simba, Leia, the Evil Queen, etc!)
Wednesday: Disney Sidekicks (Tinker Bell, Zazu, Lumiere, Genie, Sven- options abound!)
Thursday: Disney Villains (Think Ursula, Captain Hook, Jafar, Thanos, Cruella, Hades, Darth Vader)
Friday: Disney Animals (Mickey and co, Flounder, Winnie the Pooh, Mushu, Judy Hopps, Robin Hood, Pongo/Perdita, Dug, Jiminy Cricket and more)
Dance: We will be holding a royal ball on Tuesday night!
Counselor Coffee dressed up as a taco!
Packing List
You may want to have a change of clothes for your days at camp as well as a few extra items. Refer to the list below and feel free to bring any other supplies that you think might be useful during your day. You will likely get dirty or wet during the day so take that into consideration when dressing for the day. Please note that closed-toe shoes are mandatory at all times except going to and from the swimming area or in the cabin.
Clothing:
Theme outfits
T-shirts
Tank tops
Shorts
Jeans, long pants
Jacket, sweater, sweatshirt or fleece
Rain jacket
Hat with a brim
Modest swimsuit
Pajamas
Footwear:
Closed toe and closed heel shoes (required)
Sandals or flip flops for swimming at the lake/showering
Toiletries:
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, brush/comb, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, chapstick etc.
Towels for swimming or water activities
Outside Gear:
Backpack, fanny pack or tote bag
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Watch (see note about smart watches further down)
Any and all theme day accessories
Water bottle
Flashlight with extra batteries
Sleeping:
Pillow
Sleeping bag, blanket, sheet
Alarm clock (if watch doesn’t have an alarm, b/c cellphone use is prohibited in the cabin)
Miscellaneous:
A small lockable bathroom bag if you would like additional privacy for your personal medications (see next page for more details on this!)
Any kind of energy drink/snacks that you might need to help refuel for the week. There will be space in the break lounge to store them. (Coffee will be available daily! We are also nut free!).
The amount of each item is left to your discretion, although extras are highly recommended. The above list is a general summary of the items you will need for a week at camp. Feel free to make additions as you think necessary, and please ensure that you have enough clothing to last the entire week.
Important Notes
We will be providing daily breakfast, lunch and dinner along with yummy snacks.
Friday will be a field trip to Good Pickin’ Farm. https://www.goodpickinfarm.com/ Please note that we will not be returning to the campsite once we depart that morning. If you are getting picked up at the end of camp, please note the location change for your ride!
Volunteer meds will be stored in personal brown bags in a single locked cabinet in our Med Shed that all volunteers have access to. A selection of over-the-counter meds for volunteer use will be provided there as well, though we encourage you to bring your own OTC meds if you have a need for a specific brand or type of medication. If you would like more privacy/protection over your personal meds, we encourage you to bring your own small lockable bathroom bag. Medication must be stored in the Med Shed, even if locked.
Use/possession of weapons, tobacco, alcohol, non-prescribed cannabis or illegal drugs is strictly forbidden, including while on breaks. Violators will be sent home IMMEDIATELY and suspended from attending camp in future years if any of these items are found in their possession or used.
Lost and found items will be held by Camp Casco’s Camp Operator for six days after camp. Camp Casco is not responsible for lost or damaged personal equipment.
DO NOT PACK any gum, candy, fireworks, or valuable items. IMPORTANT: OUR CAMP REMAINS NUT FREE! Do not bring snacks or items with nuts.
It will be hot and humid, so please pack a water bottle or a CamelBak type hydration pack.
Cell Phone Policy: We have a 100% zero tolerance policy on all camper cell phones. Upon arrival at camp, all campers will check in their cell phones at our Med Shed. “Unplugging” is incredibly important to helping the campers bond and make the most of their time at Camp Casco, and we ask for your support in enforcing this rule. Because of this, we ask that you do not use your cell phones at all inside the cabin or when around campers. You may use your cell phones only during breaks and away from view of the campers. This goes for tablets, iPods, and laptops as well. Smart watches are OK if used in airplane mode. Camp Leadership will have their cell phones on them for communication with parents and visitors, and for documenting moments for Camp Casco’s social media platforms. This policy applies to all campers and all volunteers (with the exception of Camp Leadership and their designees) and will be strictly enforced.
2022 Overnight Camp
