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Get ready for another great summer at Two Sentinels!! Below is info about our registration and camp dates.
Camper Registration Opens Saturday, February 4, 2023 9AM Pacific The link to Ultracamp will be available from our site header and on the Registration page. Full registration instructions as well as answers to common questions can be found here. Staff and Staff Kid Early Registration Opens Saturday, January 7, 2023 9AM Pacific Two Sentinels is run entirely by volunteers! It's a great way to experience for yourself the magic of camp that your kids rave about. Another benefit is our full-session counselor staff get to sign their kids up for camp before public registration. If you would like to apply to be full-session counselor staff, see Volunteer! and register as staff with your kids before Jan 26th. Staff registration closes Jan 26, 2023 at 12PM. We do our best to accept as many staff as possible, but our site numbers are limited by the Forest Service and staff positions are in high demand. Please be as flexible as possible with your volunteering dates so we can get you and your campers into camp. We consider certifications, experience, special skills, and your children’s placement in staffing decisions. We will notify all staff applicants by no later than Feb 3, 2023 if they have been accepted as staff. If you aren't accepted, you'll need to reregister your kids during public registration. Prior to Ultracamp Registration for Two Sentinels
During Ultracamp Registration
All Units Except OSBs First come, first served. Register on Ultracamp. Our camp fills fast. If your unit of choice is full when you go to register (and some units may be full immediately when registration begins), sign up on the waiting list. We try to get as many campers into camp each summer as we can. Note: Please sign up on the waiting list for the unit and session you most want to attend so we know where we need to open space. Signing up on multiple waitlists that aren't really an option or desirable for you creates more confusion than it solves. Note: Fireflies is a single-session unit but the unit begins 2 days earlier than all other units to accommodate the 6-day trail trip. Campers must arrange their own transportation to camp due to the earlier start date. OSBs Register on Ultracamp. Then campers must submit an additional application and letter of recommendation due Feb 22, 2023. Placement will include factors like previous TS experience, camper age, and the supplemental application. All campers applying for these units will need to select a first and second choice. All campers will be notified of their final unit placement by March 3, 2023.
Session 1 July 9-16, 2023 Session 2 July 19-26, 2023 Session 3 July 29-August 5, 2023 **Fireflies arrive 2 days early for each session Small Job Volunteers If you can’t commit to being full-session staff but want to help out for early registration benefits, we will send out a Google Form for Small Job Volunteers in January after staff registration opens. Watch our Facebook page--these spots go quickly so keep an eye out! We can’t wait to return to our summer home in the mountains and have your daughter join us for a camp experience she will never forget. Camp makes a significant impact in kids’ lives. It’s a place for them to gain confidence, explore new things, and learn about nature and themselves. We thank you for your support by making camp part of your child’s life. Thanks for all you do and we can’t wait to see you! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us. Two Sentinels Directors
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Get ready for another great summer at Two Sentinels!! Below is info about our registration dates, camp dates, and COVID-19 considerations.
Camper Registration Opens Saturday, February 5, 2022 9AM Pacific The link to Ultracamp will be available from our site header and on the Registration page. Full registration instructions as well as answers to common questions can be found here. Staff and Staff Kid Early Registration Opens Saturday, January 8, 2022 9AM Pacific Two Sentinels is run entirely by volunteers! It's a great way to experience for yourself the magic of camp that your kids rave about. Another benefit is our full-session counselor staff get to sign their kids up for camp before public registration. If you would like to apply to be full-session counselor staff, see Volunteer! and register as staff with your kids before Jan 27th. Staff registration closes Jan 27, 2022 at 12PM. We do our best to accept as many staff as possible, but our site numbers are limited by the Forest Service and staff positions are in high demand. Please be as flexible as possible with your volunteering dates so we can get you and your campers into camp. We consider certifications, experience, special skills, and your children’s placement in staffing decisions. We will notify all staff applicants by no later than Feb 4, 2022 if they have been accepted as staff. If you aren't accepted, you'll need to reregister your kids during public registration. Changes for 2022 Trekkers and Superpackers is now first-come, first-served like all other units. Campers registering for these units no longer need to submit a supplemental application and reference letter to be considered. We always try to get as many campers into these units as possible as they are in high-demand. Due to our graduated program, we do prioritize campers ageing out of these units. This means if you register for Trekkers or Superpackers and you have not completed other backpacking units leading up to this level, we may reach out about moving you to a shorter backpacking trip to make room for campers who will age out of these units. Completing the shorter trips beforehand also ensures campers are set up for success on these longer trips. Prior to Ultracamp Registration for Two Sentinels
During Ultracamp Registration
COVID-19 As with 2021, we are still monitoring the COVID-19 situation and working closely with Girl Scouts of Northern California and our local health department to determine different scenarios that might occur this summer. At this time, we are confident we will be able to run camp in Summer 2022. We will inform you as soon as we have more information about our operation and safety protocols for this summer. See COVID-19 for latest updates. All Units Except OSBs First come, first served. Register on Ultracamp. Our camp fills fast. If your unit of choice is full when you go to register (and some units may be full immediately when registration begins), sign up on the waiting list. We try to get as many campers into camp each summer as we can. Note: Please sign up on the waiting list for the unit and session you most want to attend so we know where we need to open space. Signing up on multiple waitlists that aren't really an option or desirable for you creates more confusion than it solves. Note: Fireflies is a single-session unit but the unit begins 2 days earlier than all other units to accommodate the 6-day trail trip. Campers must arrange their own transportation to camp due to the earlier start date. OSBs Register on Ultracamp. Then campers must submit an additional application and letter of recommendation due Feb 23, 2022. Placement will include factors like previous TS experience, camper age, and the supplemental application. All campers applying for these units will need to select a first and second choice. All campers will be notified of their final unit placement by March 2, 2022.
Session 1 July 10-17, 2021 Session 2 July 20-27, 2021 Session 3 July 30-August 6, 2021 **Fireflies arrive 2 days early for each session We can’t wait to return to our summer home in the mountains and have your daughter join us for a camp experience she will never forget. Camp makes a significant impact in kids’ lives. It’s a place for them to gain confidence, explore new things, and learn about nature and themselves. We thank you for your support by making camp part of your child’s life. Thanks for all you do and we can’t wait to see you! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us. Two Sentinels Directors Two Sentinels Campers and Staff,
After the recent California state reopening on June 15, we’ve reviewed the most recent CDC and Girl Scouts of Northern California guidelines with the Amador County Environmental Department. We want to update you on the adjustments we’re making to our current COVID-19 protocols at camp as a result. We will continue to adjust accordingly and communicate any changes to you in advance of your camp session starting. We need and appreciate your flexibility, understanding, and patience as we work hard to make camp safe and possible this summer. CRITICAL REMINDERS
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Two Sentinels Campers and Staff,
First of all: Reminder! Health forms and fees are due May 15! You can upload your completed health form (must be signed by a physician) in Ultracamp and also pay your fees there too! We’ve reviewed the most recent CDC and American Camping Association guidelines with the Amador County Health Department and identified our COVID-19 protocols to ensure camper and staff safety this summer. If the CDC and ACA guidelines change, we will adjust accordingly and communicate any changes to you in advance of your camp session starting. We need and appreciate your flexibility, understanding, and patience as we work hard to make camp safe and possible this summer. Here are our current plans: See COVID-19 page for Summer 2021 Protocols Two Sentinels Directors Dear campers and staff,
We are excited to update you that we have indication from the CDC and local health department that we will be able to run camp this summer! We want to let you know that we are excitedly moving forward with preparations. We don’t yet know exactly what modifications we may need to make due to COVID-19. We are working with Amador County health department and Girl Scouts of Northern California to determine what safety precautions we need to take and will inform you as soon as we know more. Some preliminary notes that may help you:
Of course, as with anything in life, this situation could change, but we are hopeful and preparing to welcome you back to camp this summer! We will keep you updated as we know more. Two Sentinels Directors Get ready for another great summer at Two Sentinels!! Below is info about our registration dates, camp dates, and COVID-19 considerations.
Camper Registration Opens Saturday, March 6, 2021 9AM Pacific The link to Ultracamp is available from our site header and on the Registration page. Full registration instructions as well as answers to common questions can be found here. Registration Changes for 2021: Prior to Ultracamp registration for Two Sentinels:
During Ultracamp registration:
After registration:
COVID-19 As with 2020, we are still monitoring the COVID-19 situation and working closely with Girl Scouts of Northern California and our local health department to determine different scenarios that might occur this summer. We are not yet sure what camp will look like this summer or whether it will be possible to run but we remain hopeful. We may need to add safety protocols, similar to what we considered for 2020, like routine temperature checks and keeping units together as cohorts or pods and reducing intermingling during activities. We will continue our existing practices that reduce the spread of germs at camp including sleeping outside (weather permitting), hand sanitizer before every meal, and bleaching bathrooms daily and dishes after every meal. We will inform you as soon as we have more information about our operation and safety protocols for this summer. See COVID-19 for latest updates. The Big Question What about the unit I registered for in 2020? Can I do that unit in 2021?
Single-Session Units First come, first served. Register on Ultracamp. Our camp fills fast. If your unit of choice is full when you go to register (and some units may be full immediately when registration begins), sign up on the waiting list. We try to get as many campers into camp each summer as we can. Note: Fireflies is a single-session unit but the unit begins 2 days earlier than all other units to accommodate the 6-day trail trip. Campers must arrange their own transportation to camp due to the earlier start date. Two-Session Units: Trekkers, Superpackers, OSBs Register on Ultracamp. Then campers must submit an additional application and letter of recommendation due March 21, 2021. Placement will include factors like previous TS experience, camper age, and the supplemental application. All campers applying for these units will need to select a first and second choice. All campers will be notified of their final unit placement by April 4, 2021.
Session 1 July 11-18, 2021 Session 2 July 21-28, 2021 Session 3 July 31-August 7, 2021 **Fireflies arrive 2 days early for each session Volunteer as Full-Session Counselor Staff! Two Sentinels is run entirely by volunteers! It's a great way to experience for yourself the magic of camp that your kids rave about. Another benefit is our full-session counselor staff get to sign their kids up for camp before public registration. If you would like to apply to be full-session counselor staff, see Volunteer! and register as staff with your kids before Feb 26th. We can’t wait to return to our summer home in the mountains and have your daughter join us for a camp experience she will never forget. Camp makes a significant impact in kids’ lives. It’s a place for them to gain confidence, explore new things, and learn about nature and themselves. We thank you for your support by making camp part of your child’s life. Thanks for all you do and we can’t wait to see you! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us. Two Sentinels Directors FEB 20, 2021 UPDATE: ALL SMALL VOLUNTEER JOBS ARE NOW FULL. PUBLIC REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 6.
Dear camper parents, We are excited to have your camper join us for another exciting summer at Two Sentinels! Public registration opens on March 6th at 9AM. Currently, our volunteer full-session staff are registering themselves and their kids early, February 6-26. This is one benefit we offer our volunteer staff in return for the massive contribution they make each year to provide an amazing camp experience for all campers. You are welcome to apply as a volunteer for a full session of camp to get early registration for your camper--see Volunteer! for details if you’re interested! However we know this isn’t for everyone and the time commitment is big. We always have a number of jobs besides full-session staff that we need help with to make camp run. If you can help with these smaller volunteer jobs, we’re offering you early registration for your camper in return. The jobs we need help with are:
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! Two Sentinels Directors What a crazy ride 2020 has been! We hope this email finds you safe at home and settled into the coziness of winter and a new year. We directors know it is time to be thinking about your camp plans for the summer of 2021. Like last year, COVID-19 leaves us unsure what camp will look like this summer. We promise to give you information as we have it and decisions are made. In the meantime, here is some information to get you started.
Staff and Staff/Kid Registration 2021 We are pushing back 2021 camp registration to February 6, 2021 for staff and staff kids. Staff and staff kids register early before public registration opens. Public Registration 2021 Camper registration will begin March 6, 2021. We’ll send out more information about registration as we get closer to these dates. We often offer the opportunity to register early for campers whose parents can commit to helping with small but critical volunteer jobs, like bus chaperone. We will send information about public registration and any early registration opportunities via email and on our Facebook page as we get closer to registration. Two Sentinels Capital Campaign Camp needs your financial support to fund recent projects. See Support TS if you can help! Thank you for all you have done so far. We look forward to camping with you under the stars at one of the most special places to us all. Stay healthy and hopeful! Two Sentinels Camp Directors (meet us!) Dear Two Sentinels Family, We are heartbroken to inform you that we recently received communication from the Amador County Health Department (the county where our camp is located) that it's not possible for us to run our camp this year due to COVID-19. We know that this is as disappointing for you as it is for all of us but it is for everyone's safety. Soon, we will start working on canceling all reservations and refunding all fees paid (including deposits). You do not need to take any action in Ultracamp. This situation is new so it will take us some time to work out the logistics and we will send you more information about how we'll process refunds by the end of May. If your camper is struggling with the news of summer camp cancellation, we've compiled some tips to help your camper navigate the grieving process. Whether you were a new camper or have been coming for years, we’re already looking forward to Summer 2021 and we can’t wait until we can be together again. Two Sentinels Directors “And Two Sentinels will be my home Dear Two Sentinels Family, As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, we are working closely with Girl Scouts of Northern California to determine different scenarios that might occur this summer. We want to inform you early on what we’re thinking so you are prepared. We appreciate all of your flexibility, love, and support as we work through this together! The first thing to know is your safety is our #1 priority. Right now, we are preparing to ensure your safety and still run camp this summer. Our hope is this will be possible, and we know it’s yours too. Our program and location luckily provide us flexibility and time to watch how the COVID-19 situation develops a little further. Still, we know preparing for camp takes time so we want to tell you now what our plans currently are. As with everything in this developing situation, this could change and we will communicate any changes to you. TimelineJune 10, 2020 - Final Camp Go/No Go Date We hope to know and communicate to you by June 10, 2020 at the latest whether we will be able to run camp as normal, in a modified way, or not at all. The decision will obviously rely heavily on whether it is safe to leave our homes and gather in groups of some size this summer. Until we can make this final decision, we are operating under the assumption that we will have a full summer of camp. See below for what you need to know to prepare! April 26, 2020 - Virtual Firefly, Trekker, Superpacker Prep Meeting Moved to virtual ZOOM meeting. All Fireflies, Trekkers, and Superpackers campers should have received an email with details already. June 15, 2020 - NEW Health Form and Fees Deadline Health forms and fees now due June 15 instead of May 15. How do I get my health form signed for camp?
Potential Safety MeasuresIf we can run camp this summer, we will still need to make some adjustments to ensure everyone’s health and safety in alignment with safety guidelines. Protocols may include:
If We Can't Run Camp At AllWe will refund ALL fees including deposits, no matter how late we have to cancel. We all recognize that we could receive information from the CDC or health department at any time that could mean this is what we need to do to ensure everyone’s safety. What If I Don't Think I Want to Come to Camp Regardless?We completely understand if you feel it’s in your best interest to stay home this summer, even if we are able to run camp. Please let us know ASAP if you think camp won’t be an option for you because we still have campers on waiting lists and need to ensure that we have staffing coverage for all units. Extra Staff Dates/InfoApril 24-26, 2020 - New Backpacking Staff Training Weekend Postponed If we are able to reschedule for a later date, we’ll send details to staff. May 3, 2020 - New Staff Orientation Will be held virtually on May 3. Details to come for new staff! May 23, 2020 - Mandatory Staff Training Weekend Go/No-Go Date We will inform all staff if we need to swap in-person training weekend (June 5-7) for a virtual online option instead. A Note About Staff Certifications
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