At Two Sentinels, there is a general routine that most units follow. All backpacking units follow the same routine while they remain in camp. Units schedule time at various activities, and all girls stay with their units throughout the day.

Biffies
All Two Sentinels campers and staff use what we call a BIFFY (Bathroom In Forest For You) - an outhouse. Staff cleans and sanitizes them every day, and we have procedures in place to keep them as odor-free as possible.

Flag
Every morning at 7:50 and every evening at 5:50, there is a flag ceremony.  Every unit will perform the ceremony one day each session.

Kapers
Every unit has a kaper (chore) to do every day. From straightening trails around camp to performing the flag ceremony, everyone does their part to keep camp running.

Hopping
Every unit spends one day HOPPING. A hopper sets tables before the meal, brings food their table during the meal, and gets to wash dishes after the meal. 

Down Time
Every unit has some down time almost every day, where campers can eat a snack (offered daily in the afternoon), write some letters, play cards, and read their mail.

Showers
Campers will be able to shower about every other day during the session. All showers are equipped with hot water. Please do not bring scented shampoos or lotions, as they attract critters!

Evening Program
There is an evening program almost every night! There are two all-camp campfires with skits and songs, plus whatever campfires your unit has on their own!

Two Sentinels has a well-stocked infirmary. Known as the “Birdhouse,” campers go to the infirmary to get bandages and medications. ALL medications, pharmaceutical or over-the-counter, are turned into the nurses at the Bird House the first day of camp. The Bird House has office hours throughout the day for medications and non-emergent medical treatment. The Bird House is, of course, open at all times for emergencies and bandages. There is always qualified medical personnel on site.

Remember, always wear a hat, closed-toe shoes WITH SOCKS, sunscreen, shirts that have sleeves, and bug repellent. Remember, you’re at a higher elevation so you burn more easily! Also, it is very, very important to drink, drink, drink! There is always punch, lemonade, iced tea, and water available on the dining deck at all times. It is also very important to eat, even if you don’t feel particularly hungry. Dehydration and lack of energy are two of the prime reasons people get Altitude Sickness, which makes you feel dizzy and nauseated. Drinking and eating lots will help you stay healthy.

Two Sentinels cooks are renowned in the camping world for their scrumptious creations. There is a hot breakfast and dinner (with dessert!) every day.

Some breakfast dishes include scrambled eggs, French toast, bagels, sausage, juice, cold cereal, and pancakes. There is a hot drink available every morning.

Some dinner dishes include turkey and stuffing, teriyaki chicken, meatloaf, tacos, cornbread, biscuits, milk, water, green beans, salad, corn, cake, brownies, and peach cobbler.

The goal of the cooks at Two Sentinels is to provide well-rounded meals. While each camper is served her food family style (as opposed to buffet style), she may choose what she wants to eat out of the offered food. (There is a set menu every meal with a main dish, vegetable and/or fruit, side dish(es), drinks, and dessert.) If you have special diet needs, see below. Afternoon and evening snacks are available.

Special Dietary Needs: If you are lactose-intolerant, a vegetarian or Vegan, or allergic to any specific foods, please put it on your health form. If you are backpacking, there will be alternative foods packed for you. If you do not indicate your needs on your health form, you will not be able to choose the vegetarian option during meals.

Remember, it takes 3 BUSINESS DAYS for a letter to reach a camper. Packages take longer. Please also see the FAQ on homesickness for some letter-writing hints to keep your camper happy! 

If you decide you are going to send a package to your camper, please remember:

• Every package must be hiked into and out of camp. Please pack lightly.
• Each camper gets a great deal of goodies and sugar at camp. We suggest sending non-edible items.
  
• There are many campers who don't get any mail from home. Consider sending up small items that can be shared among the entire unit (such as bracelets, hair barrettes, or stickers).
• Packages can take up to a week to arrive.
  

NOTE: There are NO FedEx or UPS deliveries to camp.

Camp Address: 
    Camper's FULL NAME, Unit, Session #
    Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp
    Kirkwood, CA 95646

Mail received after a camper/staff has returned home is returned to sender.

PLEASE SEND STAMPS WITH YOUR CAMPER. Camp can no longer supply stamps to campers.