A Girl Scout is always prepared.

Use these forms and facts to help prepare your girl for her time at Camp Metro or Camp La Jita. Still have questions? Contact our Customer Care Department at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org or 210-349-2404 (toll free 1-800-580-7247).

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Health Forms

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Health History, Other Forms Via Procare

Camp Physical: Campers must provide a completed physical signed by a physician within the past 12 months before camp session begins.

To collect health history and medical care information, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas partners with Procare, a secure, encrypted, and password-protected electronic health record system for camps. We also send other documents through the site, including release form(s), a medication form, camper profile, information about check-out and check-in, and a packing list.

You will receive a welcome email from Procare with these forms and information on how to complete your camper’s health information within a week or two from your camp registration.

Health information is required for all campers*, regardless of session, and must be completed on Procare two (2) weeks prior to your camper’s session.

*If your camper will be attending more than one session, you only need to complete Procare requirements one time.

Required to hand carry in day pack (don’t pack away):

Hand Carry Day Pack with:
- Trading Post money (optional)–Put money in envelope. Label with camper’s name, session/date, and amount enclosed. Money will be counted and verified at check-in.
- Waterproof sunscreen–suggest a high #SPF
- Water bottle
- Medications–Prescription medication (must be in original container with camper’s name and labeled) and medication form need to be in a Zip-lock bag with camper’s name. All medications will be turned in to the camp health director. Medication not in the original container will not be accepted.

General Information

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Camp La Jita is located at 19459 Ranch Rd. 187, Utopia, TX 78884.

Office: 1-830-966-3526

Emergencies: 210-349-2404 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

Customer Support: customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org, 1-210-349-2404

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Online registration opens every spring. You can register at www.girlscouts-swtx.org/camp.

Each week for Camp La Jita has multiple sessions based on Girl Scout grade level and activities. The week appears as one event in myGS.

Once you select that week/event, click the Register Now button. You will see all of the week’s sessions listed.

The total number of available girl spots available for the entire week is listed at the top right of the page. The total number of available girl spots for each session is listed with the session.

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All Camp La Jita sessions require a $50 deposit upon registration. These are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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All camp balances need to be paid in full at least one week (Monday) before the first day of your camper’s camp session.

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We want every girl to have the opportunity to experience camp. We work to provide financial assistance for campers who need it. Assistance for Camp La Jita is available on a case-by-case basis and is limited to two camp sessions per season. You can request assistance by completing the Financial Assistance Request Form once registration has opened.

Additional Information:

A camper must be registered for a session before they can receive assistance.
The camp deposit of $50 for the camp session must still be paid at registration.
Assistance might not cover 100% of the camp fee. Balance will be owed by family after deposit and financial assistance is awarded and must be paid in full two weeks before the first day of camp session.
The camper must have a current Girl Scout membership.

For additional questions, please contact our Customer Care Department at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

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If a cancelation is made by the customer no later than two (2) weeks prior to the first day of the camp session, the customer will receive a refund minus the deposit fee ($50). Please note: Deposit fees are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another session or to another girl. Refunds generally take 7-15 business days to process.

There are no transfers from one camp session to another. You can cancel a camp registration (NO refund or transfer of deposit) and then register for another camp session and pay the deposit or pay in full.

Exceptions:

If a camp session is cancelled by GSSWT for any reason, a full refund will be given, including deposit.
If a camper does not pass the physical examination or an unexpected illness occurs prior to the camp session’s start date, you may request a refund to customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org and the account will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Girl Experience and Camp Director.

IMPORTANT: A doctor’s note will need to be submitted along with the request for cancelation refund due to medical reason.

There will be no refund should a camper be a no-show or leave a session early due to an illness, homesickness, misbehavior, or parental/caregiver request.

To initiate a request for a refund, contact our Customer Care team at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org. Include girl name, camp session, date of camp session, and specific reason for requesting a refund. Deposit fees are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another session or girl. (See exceptions above.)

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The following items are not permitted at camp:

Phones, iPads, computers, or other electronic devices. Phones will be placed in a secure location in the camp director’s office.
Food, gum, candy, snacks.
Halter tops, tube tops, or any clothing or equipment advertising inappropriate material.
Pocket knives or other weapons.
Any items that would cause distress if lost or damaged. No expensive jewelry or keepsakes. We are not responsible for any losses or damages.

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Details coming soon!

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Cookie Credits and Nut Bucks earned through the Girl Scout Product Programs can be used to pay for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas camps/programs by completing this usage form and selecting "Make a Camp Metro, Camp La Jita or Sailing program payment": https://gsswtx.wufoo.com/forms/w189xi2q05bjixo/

Deposit note: Camp/program deposits cannot be paid for with Cookie Credits or Nut Bucks.

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Camp La Jita has a Trading Post that campers can visit during their time at camp; they can purchase items such as water bottles, hats, and T-shirts, as well as fun items including plushies, games, patches, and small keepsakes. Nothing in the Trading Post has sales tax attached, and the prices are typically $15 or less.

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The Girl Scout Shop offers a build-your-own care package option so you can send your camper a little love during their exciting week at Camp La Jita! Orders for care packages will be open until three weeks prior to your camper’s session, and they will be delivered to them by trading post staff on the designated day.

Order form coming soon!

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Campers love cheerful letters from home! There are two ways you can ensure your camper receives mail during the week, either through “snail mail” (regular mail) or by dropping letters off at Sunday check in. Letters dropped off at check-in will be delivered to the camper on the date noted on the front of the envelope. NOTE: Put snail mail letters in the mail before your camper arrives so that she will receive the letter during the week.

Letters should be addressed like so:

Snail Mail:

Camper’s Name
Camp La Jita
(Session Name/Date) i.e., Saddle Up June 2-7
PO Box 1020
Utopia, TX 78884

Send your camper with stationery, pre-addressed envelopes, and stamps, and we will help them get letters home in the mail.

Mail will not be accepted if the name and session is not on the envelope.

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Save a stamp and bring your mail to camp with you on check-in day. You can drop off mail for your camper and we will do the delivery. Be sure to have your camper’s name and session on the envelope(s) and what day(s) you want it delivered.

Example:

Camper's Name
Week Number (i.e. Week 1)
Session Name/Date
Write the day you would like it delivered (i.e. Wednesday)

NOTE: Mail will not be accepted if name and session is not on the envelope.

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The camp is not responsible for personal belongings left at camp. All lost and found items will be housed at the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity after August 29, 2026 *Socks, underwear, towels, and toiletries will be thrown away.

Question and Answers

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A typical day at Camp La Jita looks like:

Morning wake-up
Flag ceremony and breakfast
Morning kapers (camp chores)
Morning activities
Lunch
Rest time
Afternoon activities
Free time
Flag ceremony and dinner
Evening activity
Lights out

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Girls are divided into small units upon arrival, and each one is continually supervised by adult counselors who sleep in separate units.
There is air-conditioning in all cabins being used by campers, with limited electrical outlets.
Each girl is responsible for her own personal hygiene.
Showers and flush toilets are available.
Kapers (camp chores) are a part of each day’s activity and help the girls develop a sense of responsibility and appreciation for keeping their camp neat and tidy.
Meals are provided three times a day and served in a central dining hall unless they are preparing a cookout in their unit.
Each day, girls spend time at a variety of activities and will work on badges.
The morning activities end with lunch. Girls will have a rest period in the afternoon when they can write letters, read, or play board games.
Afternoons and evenings are filled with more activities, dinner, stargazing, campfires, and more!

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Camp counselors do not stay in the same cabins as girls to afford both girls and staff privacy. The practice also allows girls to develop a sense of independence. Counselors stay in cabins close by so your camper is always supervised and easy to reach in case of an emergency.

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Details coming soon!

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While we strive to prevent illnesses and injuries at camp, sometimes campers can get hurt or become sick.

You will be notified of minor illnesses and injuries, such as blisters, scratches or cuts requiring a Band-Aid, minor sunburns, or insect bite at the end of the session for Camp La Jita.
If your camper has an illness or injury that concerns the health supervisor or camp director, such as elevated temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, burns, sprains or a medical situation that may require your camper to be treated at a medical facility, you will be contacted immediately.
If your child exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, caregivers will be notified to pick up the child immediately for the health and safety of all campers and staff. The camper will need a negative COVID-19 test result, absence of fever for 48 hours, and absence of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to camp.
Camp La Jita is served by Utopia Volunteer EMS and Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

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We are happy to offer accommodation for food allergies. Be sure your camper's food allergy is specified in her health information via Procare. If we are unable to accommodate her food allergy/ies, our staff will work with you to develop an appropriate plan. Before registering for camp, contact our Customer Care Department at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org to discuss your specific requirements.

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If you have registered and paid your deposit for a camp session and have not received an email from Procare within one to two weeks (be sure to check your Spam/Junk folders), please contact our Customer Care Department at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

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Details coming soon!

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Health Forms

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You will receive a welcome email from Procare with these forms and information on how to complete your camper’s health information within a week or two from your camp registration.

Health information is required for all campers*, regardless of session, and must be completed on Procare two (2) weeks prior to your camper’s session.

*If your camper will be attending more than one session, you only need to complete Procare requirements one time.

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Medications Form

General Information

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Camp Metro is held at our West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center at 5622 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78237.

Camp Metro Office: 210-349-2404 Ext. 400

Emergencies: 210-349-2404 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

Customer Support: customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org, 1-210-349-2404

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Online registration opens every spring. You can register at www.girlscouts-swtx.org/camp.

Camp Deposits and Fees toggle arrow

All Camp Metro sessions require a $10 deposit upon registration. These are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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All camp balances need to be paid in full at least one week (Monday) before the first day of your camper’s camp session.

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Financial Assistance toggle arrow

We want every girl to have the opportunity to experience camp. We work to provide financial assistance for campers who need it. Assistance for Camp Metro is available on a case-by-case basis.

You can request assistance by completing the Financial Assistance Request Form once registration has opened.

For additional questions, please contact our Customer Care team at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

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If a cancelation is made by the customer no later than two (2) weeks prior to the first day of the camp session, the customer will receive a refund minus the deposit fee ($10). Please note: Deposit fees are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another session or to another girl. Refunds generally take 7-15 business days to process.

Exceptions:

If a camp session is cancelled by GSSWT for any reason, a full refund will be given, including deposit.
If a camper does not pass the physical examination or an unexpected illness occurs prior to the camp session’s start date, you may request a refund to customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org and the account will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Girl Experience and Camp Director.

IMPORTANT: A doctor’s note will need to be submitted along with the request for cancelation refund due to medical reason.

There will be no refund should a camper be a no-show or leave a session early due to an illness, homesickness, misbehavior, or parental/caregiver request.

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Labeled water bottle with camper’s name and small backpack for camper’s belongings.
Extra pair of clothing for little emergencies.
Sunscreen if your camper to reapply through the day.
Medications. All medications needed at camp must be administered under the direction of the camp health supervisor. This includes aspirin, Tylenol, ointments, and vitamins, as well as prescription drugs. If your camper is taking medications to camp, they must be in the original container with the original prescription. The medication must be clearly marked with the camper’s name and the name of the medication. Each prescribed medication must be listed on the Camp Metro Medication Form (found in Important Downloads in CampDoc). All medications are to be given to the camp staff upon arrival at camp.

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What NOT to Bring to Camp

No phones, iPods, computers, or other electronic devices. Phones will be placed in a secure location in the camp director’s office.
No food! No gum, candy, snacks.
Halter tops, tube tops, any clothing or equipment advertising inappropriate material.
No pocketknives or other weapons.
Any items that would cause distress if lost or damaged. No expensive jewelry or keepsakes. We are not responsible for any losses or damages. Camp staff will collect items that are not permitted and return them to girls at the end of the day.

* Important: Camp Metro is a nut-free camp. Do not include any snacks/lunch that contain any type of nuts or nut ingredients as we have staff and campers who have severe allergies.

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Comfortable and camp appropriate shorts/pants/capris. No short shorts, no tank tops. Your camper may get dirty at camp, so keep the nicer garments at home.
Camper must wear camp T-shirt on field trip days. They will receive the shirt on the first day of camp (Monday morning).
Closed toe shoes with socks - sneakers preferred. No flip flops or slide on sandals.
Hat for outdoor activities.

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas provides transportation from the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center (our north central office) to Camp Metro daily at no additional cost. Girls dropped off at the Sally Cheever leadership center must arrive and check-in no later than 8 a.m. and may be picked up after 4:30 p.m. (arrival time may vary depending on traffic conditions). Transportation is provided by a professional and licensed bus service with trained drivers.

Girls may be dropped off at the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center. Note that the latest drop off time at the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center is 9:45 a.m.

Before and after care is included in the cost of each Camp Metro session. Girls may be dropped off at either location as early as 7 a.m. and need to be picked up no later than 6 p.m. each day.

Camp activities take place from 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

What time is check-in and check-out? Times vary by drop-off location.

At the Sally Cheever leadership center, check-in time is from 7-8 a.m. and check-out time is from 4:30-6 p.m. each day.
At the West Side leadership center, drop off/check-in time is from 7-9:45 a.m., and check-out time is from 4-6 p.m. each day.

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Drop-off and pick-up times vary by location.

Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center:
Drop-off is from 7-8 a.m. and check-out is from 4:30-6 p.m. daily.

West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center:
Pick-up is from 7-9:30 a.m., and check-out time is from 4-6 p.m. daily.

More information is provided in the documents you will receive through Procare.

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Before and after care is included in the cost of each Camp Metro session at no additional cost.

Girls may be dropped off at either the Sally Cheever center or West Side center as early as 7 a.m. and need to be picked up no later than 6 p.m. each day.

Please note: There will be a charge of $20 per 5 minutes for any camper not being picked up by 6:05 p.m. The first late pick-up will receive a warning. The second and beyond late pick-ups will be charged $20 per 5 minutes. If lateness becomes habitual, the camper may be removed from the camp (with no refund).

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Breakfast is served from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Campers arriving by 9:15 a.m. will have the opportunity to eat breakfast.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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This year we are planning weekly field trips. You will receive more information on where and when the field trips will be happening so keep your eyes peeled for this exciting information.

Questions and Answers

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Camp Metro takes place at the West Side Girl Scout Leadership Center located at 5622 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78237.

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Camp Metro activities take place Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Campers start the day with breakfast and also are fed lunch and an afternoon snack.

They spend the day having fun and making new friends, as well as getting hands-on experience and exploring skills in a variety of areas: community service, cultural arts, healthy living, environmental awareness, STEM, and so much more.

Because activities take place inside and outside, please apply sunscreen to your camper prior to their arrival.

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While we strive to prevent illnesses and injuries at camp, sometimes campers can get hurt or become sick.

You will be notified of minor illnesses and injuries, such as blisters, scratches or cuts requiring a Band-Aid, minor sunburns, or insect bite at the end of the session for Camp La Jita.

If your camper has an illness or injury that concerns the health supervisor or camp director, such as elevated temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, burns, sprains or a medical situation that may require your camper to be treated at a medical facility, you will be contacted immediately.

If your child exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, caregivers will be notified to pick up child immediately for the health and safety of all campers and staff. The camper will need a negative COVID-19 test result, absence of fever for 48 hours, and absence of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to camp.

Camp Metro is served by San Antonio Fire Department EMS.

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No. Visiting girls during camp sessions is not allowed. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with staff at the time of your arrival or departure. Camp locations will be closed to visitors to adhere to GSSWT COVID-19 protocols. Only campers and staff/vendors will be allowed in camp facilities.

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