Trefoil Service Area - Racine
Monday, July 12-Thursday July 15, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., (this is a date correction from the Day Camp and Events Book)
Trefoil Oaks Program Center
For girls entering grades 1-7
Leadership Opportunities for girls entering grades 8-graduating seniors
“Camp Pow Wow”
Camp “Pow Wow” combines day camp with a Native American Theme. Your child will experience everything camp has to offer - archery, rock wall climbing, crafts, nature program, swaps, drumming, cooking over an open fire and more! Overnighters enjoy a day at Fantasy Hills Ranch for horseback riding and having fun.
Potential Bus Stops
Burlington, Giese School, Gifford School, Union Grove, Waterford
Open House - NEW DATE AND TIME
Sunday, May 16, Noon- 2:00 p.m. at Trefoil Oaks Program Center. Come see what you can expect at camp. Tour the facility and grounds, enjoy a snack and make a craft.
Registration
Early registration $90 - Sign up at the Camp Open House: Saturday, March 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
OR
Send your registration to Sharon “Pepsi” Roeschen
Fees
$90 per camper
Overnight – additional $25 – due with registration, adults riding pay $25 as well.
Volunteer Positions Needed
Volunteers, spend four days with that special girl in your life! The memories last forever.
- Bus Captains- Both West of 94 and East of 94. Leave your car at home, save gas and ride the bus.
- Unit Leaders & Co-Unit Leaders- 16 needed, moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. all welcome. Come spend quality time with your favorite girl at camp.
- Adults for Overnight - 6-8 needed. Full-time adult volunteers will have first chance to sign up for this event.
- Clean-Up Team for Friday, July 16, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Training
Adults need to take Outdoor Skills training. Watch GSWISE Web site for dates and times.
For all new CITs: CIT Training is required. Watch GSWISE Web site for dates and times.
For all new PAs: PA Core Training and Outdoor Skills training is required.
Click here for dates and times.
For all adult volunteers, PAs, CITs: Mandatory Pre-camp meeting, TBD
What to Bring to Camp
Backpack or tote bag
Bag lunch (Monday)
Reusable water bottle
Sit-upon
Swishy bag (dish bag)
Plastic dishes, fork, spoon, cup
Non-aerosol mosquito repellent
Sunscreen
Clothes to Bring
Raincoat
Sweatshirt or jacket
Sturdy shoes, socks (no sandals)
Extra pair of socks
Shirt with sleeves (NO HALTERS)
Special Days/Information
A PAIT unit is offered for girls entering grade 7. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to be in a special unit that will interact with younger girls and plan activities during the week. This unit specializes in strengthening the girls leadership skills while still experiencing all the fun of day camp and all the activities that go along with it.
- Monday - Bring a bag lunch (beverage is provided). Get acquainted day with games, crafts, hikes and archery.
- Tuesday - Today you will be cooking on an open fire as you prepare your lunch.
- Wednesday - Cook the lunch you helped plan. After lunch rock wall climbing.
- Thursday - All Camp Pow Wow! Lunch will be cooked with Chef Doug. We will spend the day doing Native American activities including drumming, skits, swaps, song and dance.
- Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - Girls entering the 4th grade and up have the opportunity to continue the day camp experience for one more day. Spend the night at Trefoil and on Friday morning we will take a bus to Fantasy Hills Ranch for a day of horseback riding, lunch, games and lots of fun. This activity does have a $25 overnight fee. This is an optional activity and you do not have to attend the overnight to attend camp.
Tips for Volunteers
Attend all required trainings. The pre-camp training is offered so you will know what to expect at camp. This is an entirely volunteer-run day camp so we depend on volunteers to have camp each year. You are a very important piece of the puzzle in making camp a success!
Contact Information
If you still have questions, contact your volunteer day camp director
Sharon “Pepsi" Roeschen
1427 Indiana St.
Racine, WI 53405
262-634-8047 or sroeschen@wi.rr.com