January 25-27, 2008
| Class Description | Instructor Provides | Participant Brings | Class Length | Class Fee | Instructor |
| Adventure Course Low - Participate in group challenges and learn how to share activities with your girls. | All supplies provided. | Dress for the weather (layers). | 3 Hr | $12.00 | Misty Mountain Staff - Candace Campbell |
| AHA CPR only - This course partially fulfills qualifications for a Level 1 troop first aider – includes child and adult CPR. (The length of the CPR certification is 2 years. Does not include First Aid Certification. | Equipment, all supplies provided | Pencil, paper. Please wear comfortable clothing. | 3 Hr | $20.00 | Marsha Sussman |
| Altoid Tin crafts - Learn creative ways to recycle Altoid tin boxes. | glue, decoupage papers & art supplies. | bring 2 Altoid Tins, spray painted ahead of time the color you desire, scissors, photos. | 1.5 Hr | $3.00 | Deborah & Teresa Mathis |
| Archery - Make a few bull’s eyes at the archery range. Spend time learning the basics of archery and enjoy your success as you hit the target. | all supplies provided | Nothing needed - dress for the weather. | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Misty Mountain Staff - Candace Campbell |
| Awesome Crafts – Participants will have an opportunity to make a variety of cool crafts. Craft supplies, Safety and Craft Resources are also covered in this class. Participants complete five take-home projects. | craft materials and supplies | scissors, glue, and a pair of old blue jeans with pockets. You may use adult or child blue jeans. Jeans will be cut up to make a special project | 1.5 Hr | $8.00 | Vicki Thornton |
| Beginning Backpacking - Learn the basics of backpacking. Topics include gear selection and fitting, safety, places to go and how to plan a rewarding backpacking experience. Try out some back-packers food. | Complete Handout and Freeze dried, backpacking food. | Nothing needed. | 3 Hr. | $3.00 | Andy Eilers |
| Board Games/Card Games - Committee will have an assortment of popular board games/cards or you can bring your favorite games with you! Network & play games with others - on your own (no instructor). | Board games/cards provided. | favorite game (optional) | 1.5 Hr | FREE | N/A |
| Campfire Gourmet - Learn recipes and advanced techniques for creative outdoor cooking. Pre-planned menus will be used. Prerequisites: Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking or Platform Tent Camping. | Food, instructions, majority of cooking utensils | Mess kit, hot pad (heavy duty), paring knife, cooking spoon and ideas that have worked for you in the past. | 3 Hr. | $10.00 | Bobby & Carol Pilgrim |
| Candle Making - Learn how to make simple candles using wax, molds and a microwave. We will make some simple molded candles with wicks and scents. | Wax, molds, scents, wicks | If you have candle molds, or containers that we could put a candle in, please bring them to class and let me know what you're bringing. | 1.5 Hr | $10.00 | Diane Loupe |
| Ceremonies & Traditions - Learn to help girls plan and carry out meaningful ceremonies throughout the year. Includes flag ceremonies, openings, closings, investiture, rededication, scouts’ own, etc. | Handouts from council and instructor. | Pencil and paper, ceremonies book. | 3 Hr | FREE | Carla Lindemann |
| Challenge Tower - Meet the challenge of the tower! Climb to the top of the tower & ride the zip line down. | all supplies provided | Nothing needed - dress for the weather. | 2 Hr | $20.00 | Misty Mountain Staff - Candace Campbell |
| Chandelier Earrings - Learn basic jewelry making techniques, about beading tools, findings, bead styles and other misc. supplies. Make 7 pairs of chandelier earrings. | Bead Kits with Beads and Findings, beading work surface, instructions and additional project ideas | Wire cutters and at least one pair of round nose jewelry pliers | 1.5 Hr | $8.00 | Shannon Glapion |
| Cigar Box Purses - Learn to make a decorative purse using wooden boxes. | Boxes, decoupage papers & art supplies. | size 0 Phillips head screwdriver, scissors, favorite papers, pictures, embellishments if desired. | 1.5 Hr | $8.00 | Deborah & Teresa Mathis |
| Costume/Fashion Show – Join us for a fashion show and costume contest! Participants will vie for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes so bring your favorite "Groovy" outfit with you! | N/A | bring your groovy costume & accessories | 1 Hr | FREE | N/A |
| Creative Card Making - In this class you will learn to make two cards using unique technique. Learn Iris Folding - a folded paper technique in a spiral design that mimics the aperture of a camera and Computer Graphics - downloaded images that are embellished. Does not include stamping. | card stock, fancy papers, envelopes, fancy corner cutters, tools, instructions, examples. | Scotch tape, scissors, X-acto knife/mat (if you have one) | 3 Hr | $4.00 | Becky Harris |
| Crochet Beginning I - Beginning Crochet covering basic stitches: slip stitch, single- and double crochet, turning work; additional stitches if time permits. Participants may make sampler, hot pad, scarf etc with knowledge of basic stitches during the weekend and afghans and other items after returning home. This class is for true beginner; please no experienced crocheters! | Crochet hook and one skein of yarn. Sampler pattern/ideas…resource materials. | Scissors | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Laurie Hackworth |
| Crochet Beginning II - Beginning Crochet covering basic stitches: slip stitch, single- and double crochet, turning work; additional stitches if time permits. Participants may make sampler, hot pad, scarf etc with knowledge of basic stitches during the weekend and afghans and other items after returning home. This class is for beginner with some experience or who has taken Beginning Crochet I previously. | Crochet hook and one skein of yarn. Sampler pattern/ideas…resource materials. | Scissors | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Laurie Hackworth |
| Crocheted Hook Rugs - Learn to crochet a small cotton rug. No experience needed. | Crochet hook and cotton material | scissors | 1.5 Hr | $7.00 | Virginia Suty |
| Cruise Critters & Napkin Folding - Learn how to make cute critters out of your hand towels like you see in your cruise ship cabin. Also learn how to dress up your dinners with some elegant napkin folds. | instructions, "accessories" | Cloth washcloth, hand towel, bath towel; dinner size cloth napkin | 1.5 Hr | $1.00 | Marie Lott |
| Deluxe Box Ovens - Learn the fundamentals of building and using a box oven. Make a deluxe box oven complete with window and rack to use with your troop. This class is for any interested adult or leader who wants to learn about cook stoves and lanterns which operate on propane, butane and sterno fuels. Prerequisite: Platform Tent Camping or Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking | Supplies provided. | Box cutter | 3 Hr. | $10.00 | Bobby & Carol Pilgrim |
| Effective Leader with Daughter in Troop - Understanding the importance of the balance between the roles of leader and mom with your daughter, sharing concerns, expectations and how to respond to the reactions of other girls in the troop. | handouts, examples, props | Pencil and paper | 3 Hr | FREE | Sheila Mills |
| Exploring Nature with your Troop – Go on a scavenger hunt; count some crawlies; identify grasses, flowers, trees and birds as you learn to use field guides; play a food chain card game; eat some weeds; and make a nature journal or poster. Adjust these activities for Daisies to Cadettes. | Field Guides, paper & poster board, markers, hole punch, staplers, raffia, glue and plastic adhesive. Handouts to take home. | A pen. Comfortable shoes and clothing for walking outdoors. A large portion of the class will be outdoors, rain or shine. | 3 Hr. | $2.50 | Lori Laliberte-Carey |
| Flamenco Dancing - Come learn the art of Flamenco Dancing, a Spanish impassioned style of dance involving vigorous movements, such as hand-clapping and foot-stamping. Get your exercise, too! | TBD | TBD | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Veronica Luque Noguez |
| Free Time (aka Turtle Time) – Free time to explore camp on your own, rest, read, whatever!! | 1.5 Hr | FREE | N/A | ||
| Friendship Blanket (no sew blanket) – make & take a blanket with some new friends. If you can tie a knot, you can make these blankets. | Instructions | 2 pieces of fleece 2 yards each; sharp fabric scissors | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Karen McFadden |
| Fun Ways to Present Awards - In this class you will learn many creative ways of presenting the age level awards to your girls. By coming up with different ways of presentation you are showing them that you value their hard work, which in turn they will also value. Although you will be making some examples, bring your camera to capture them all. | All supplies provided | Camera (optional) | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Carol Townley |
| Fun with Macramé – Participants will learn how to tie several macrame knots. Participants will also complete two macrame projects. | all macrame materials and supplies | scissors and glue | 1.5 Hr | $6.00 | Vicki Thornton |
| Geocaching – Learn about Geocaching, the outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook and "treasure", usually toys or trinkets of little monetary value. See www.geocaching.com for more info. | Instructions, handouts, geocache boxes | Portable/handheld GPS (if you have one); trinket to share (example, keychain, small toy, Happy Meal toy, etc). Dress for the weather (layers). | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Debbie Webb |
| Girl Scout Dolls – Learn how to make a Girl Scout Buddy made from yarn and a Girl Scout Renuzit Air freshener doll. | Renuzit Air Freshener, construction paper, all craft supplies. | glue gun | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Valarie Anglin |
| Girl Scout Uniform Scrapbook Pages - Cherish your Girl Scout memories designing a Girl Scout vest scrapbook page. This 12x12 page looks like a GS vest - use for awards or for in a scrapbook. Specify Brownie, Junior, or Cadette vest ahead of time. | papers, instructions, tools | Scissors, glue stick. | 1.5 Hr | $6.00 | Rose Lowe |
| Girl World – Come learn about some of the secret challenges girls 11-17 face and how to help them get through adolescence. Blogging and girl language will be discussed, like SYRS (see you real soon). | All supplies provided. | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Lisa Wust |
| Gourd Birdhouses – Learn how to do a quick project with the girls, with not that much equipment needed. Paint a beautiful birdhouse in 1.5 hrs. | gourds, scrub brushes, sealer | acrylic paint and small brushes. | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Sue Ottosen |
| Gurlz Rulz Tulz - This is not one of your Dad's tools! This hammer will stay where you put it because what manly man will every be caught using your one-of-a-kind hammer. | hammer, paints, brushes, embellishments. | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Becky Harris |
| Hike to Explore Camp - Take a hike and explore Camp Misty Mountain! Go on a self-guided hike (maps/suggested routes provided). Network with others or enjoy time on your own. No instructor/guide. | Maps/suggested routes. | Friend (optional), camera (optional); dress for the weather (layers). | 1.5 Hr | FREE | N/A |
| Horseback Riding (Ring Lesson) - Build your horseback riding skills in the ring. This activity is a great choice for beginner riders. A barn option will be substituted in case of inclement weather (or participants may request that class fees be refunded or may “donate” fees to the camp for horse programs). | all supplies provided | Long pants and riding boots with 1.5 inch heel | 2 Hr | $18.00 | Misty Mountain Staff - Gloria Driggers |
| Horseback Riding (Trail Ride) - After passing a riding control test in the ring, participants will take a leisurely trail ride. If you do not pass the control test, you will have a ring lesson. A barn option will be substituted in case of inclement weather (or participants may request that class fees be refunded or may “donate” fees to the camp for horse programs). | Horse, helmet provided. Limited riding boots available. | Long pants and riding boots with 1.5 inch heel | 1.5 Hr | $18.00 | Misty Mountain Staff - Gloria Driggers |
| Knots & Strings – Learn to tie 7 basic knots & rope tricks to share with your troop. Fun activities using ropes. | All supplies provided. | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | $1.00 | Rick Wust |
| Lashing - Hands on – learn basic lashing skills (square and round lashing). | All supplies provided. | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Rick Wust |
| Letterboxing - intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a charming "treasure hunt" style outdoor quest. A wide variety of adventures can be found to suit all ages and experience levels. | Up to 3 complete letterboxes, sample clues, logbooks, stamps | Comfortable walking shoes and outerwear; dress for the weather. | 3 Hr | FREE | Amy Walker |
| Learn to Massage Your Partner – Learn basic massage techniques to release stress and tension. | handouts, lotions | notepad, pencil. | 1.5 Hr | $1.00 | Jennifer Johnston, LMT |
| Making Necklaces and Bracelets - Learn basic jewelry making techniques, about beading tools, findings, bead styles and other misc. supplies. You will design and make a necklace, and bracelet and leave with supplies to create more. | Tiger tail, and stretchy cord, findings, beading work surface, instructions and additional project ideas | Jewelry tools - Wire cutters, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers and at least one pair of round nose pliers. Glass Beads approx 100-200 depending on size. (Blue Moon Glass Bead box is a great starter choice) | 1.5 Hr | $7.00 | Shannon Glapion |
| Massage Therapy - Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute or 1-hour relaxation massage from a professional masseuse. Relieve your stress and relax your muscles! | Everything provided by certified massage therapist. Includes table, linens, lotions, CDs, mood lighting/candles. | Participants should come ready to relax! | 30 min or 1 Hr | $40/$70 | Jennifer Johnston, LMT |
| Mosaics - This course will allow you to make your own beautiful Mosaic piece. You will have several to choose from. Please note that you will also walk away with simple Mosaic ideas to use with your girls. | Supplies will be provided for two Mosaic pieces as well as simple projects to do with your girls. | If you find some unique Mosaic tiles that you would like to use on your piece you may bring them. Basic tiles will be provided. | 3 Hr | $12.00 | Jeanne Andres |
| Movie: Yellow Submarine. Take a trip with The Beatles in this 1968 animated feature film. Join us and Sergeant Pepper "80,000 leagues beneath the sea", as we defend Pepperland from a surprise attack by the music-hating Blue Meanies. 85 min. | Everything provided | comfortable chair (optional); popcorn/snacks (optional) | 1.5 Hr | FREE | N/A |
| Murder Mystery Theater - Who Dun IT? It may be YOU! Come participate in a Murder Mystery Scenario and discover the amateur sleuth in you. | All supplies provided | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Debbie Pompie |
| Orienteering – Learn the basic map and compass skills by participating in an actual orienteering course. | all supplies will be provided. | dress for the weather (in layers); wear comfortable tennis shoes or hiking boots. | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Amy Williams |
| Punch Critters and Friends - Learn to use punched paper shapes (circles, hearts, stars, etc.) to make sheep, turtles, frogs, and flowers – all kinds of cute designs! Teach your girls to make these cute critters and friends – use in scrapbooks, on cards or bookmarks, or to decorate a package. | paper & glue sticks, eyes, punches, paper to cover tables, bookmark, card, gift package tag | scissors | 1.5 Hr | $3.00 | Rose Lowe |
| Recognitions & Thank-Yous - Learn how to present recognitions and thank-yous to troop volunteers (does not include formal council recognitions). Includes "warm fuzzies," certificates, and other thank-yous. Make one to take with you. | instructions, handouts, examples, and materials to make one thank-you. | glue gun, fine tip Sharpie marker, paper & pencil, ideas to share. | 1.5 Hr | $3.00 | Frances Parks |
| Painless Public Speaking - Come learn some tricks that will make your next public speaking opportunity more fun and less stress. Learn how speaking to a group can actually be fun. Pick up some new tricks and practice in front of your friends. Novices are welcome! | Handouts, Computer (if there is a power source) | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Carol Amick |
| Paper Bag Scrapbooks - Are you looking for a mini-album project that's fun, inexpensive and lends itself to any theme? Paper Bag Scrapbooks are unique mini scrapbooks that are made using standard paper bags that you used to pack your lunch in when you went to school. Add some embellishments with a little imagination and your paper-bag is morphed into a book. Once you've made one, you will be hooked! | All supplies provided | Nothing needed. | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Carol Townley |
| Peer Proofing - This workshop will prepare participants to help girls increase self-esteem while dealing with negative peer pressure. After completing this workshop, you may contact the Program Department to check out "I Am Peer Proof" materials. | handouts, examples, props | Pencil and paper, age-level handbook, age-level guide for leaders | 3 Hr | FREE | Sheila Mills |
| Pine Straw Weaving - Learn an age-old craft making baskets from pine straw. | pine straw, needles, raffia | nothing needed | 1.5 Hr. | $2.00 | Deborah & Teresa Mathis |
| Polymer Clay Art – Discover the fun of Polymer Clay. Learn to make beads for jewelry as well as art for swaps, miniatures, magnets, ornaments, and more. | Clay in assorted colors, simple tools, pin backs, toaster oven for baking clay, glue. | Ziploc baggies (2-3), butter knife, small kitchen cutting board (plastic) | 3 Hr | $7.00 | Kimberly Bowens |
| Pressed Flowers - Learn different ways to press your flowers and then put them under glass in different ways. We will even frame one of your designs. | Pressed flowers, instruction materials, framing supplies. | bring some pressed flowers if you can but some flowers will be provided; bring hot glue gun/glue sticks. | 1.5 Hr | $8.00 | Sue Ottosen |
| Pysanky Egg Decorating - Decorate Easter eggs in the ancient Ukrainian batik style known as "Pysanky" | Kistka (writing tools), bee's wax, dyes, eggs, egg blower, drying rack, krystal clear Krylon spray coating, spoons, glass jars, reference materials, candles, lighter, table cloth, Kistka rests | Empty egg carton to take your decorated eggs home | 3 Hr | $8.00 | Diana Snyder |
| Quick & Easy Swaps - Go home with lots of swap ideas that are quick, easy, and cheap to make. Will have booklets of swap ideas and supplies available for purchase. Box of free supplies available at trash to treasure table. You will also make a swap banner. | all supplies provided except those listed | hot glue gun/glue; scissors | 1.5 Hr. | $4.00 | Kathy Stephan |
| Quilting (Beginning) – Beginner Hand Quilting: Learn how to assemble and begin hand quilting techniques by using a preprinted panel that can be finished at home into a pillow or sampler for later display. Note: if you don’t know how to thread a needle and knot it, or are a little rusty, you may be interested in taking the Sewing Basics Class that will be offered Fri. night. | Fabric (patterned top, batting, backing, and extra designed back for back of pillow or sampler), 3 quilting needles, 1 spool of cotton quilting thread, 2 needle threaders, and an under-hand finger guard. Instructor can provide a thimble and/or quilting hoop for an additional fee. | Scissors, quilting thimble (for top hand), and a quilting hoop (i.e.: 14”)…Please contact instructor if participant cannot find supplies. | 3 Hr | $12.00 | Laurie Hackworth |
| Seasonal Swaps - Learn to make swaps for the different seasons of the year. | Craft supplies, scissors, glue, foam, beads, etc. | glue gun | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Valarie Anglin |
| Sewing Basics - Sewing Basics—by Hand: Learn the basics on how to thread a needle, knot it, and begin hand sewing hiding the knots when possible. In addition, you can learn mending basics like how to sew on a patch, a button, or hem a garment. | Fabric scraps (if you do not have any mending or other participants don’t have enough to share). Includes complete basic sewing kit with notions: needles, thread, needle threader, mini scissors/snippers, a seam ripper, tape measurer, sewing ruler, etc. | Bring a variety of mending items, such as garments missing a button (with matching button, if available), needing a patch, needing a hem (such as pant legs or skirts); bring your favorite decorative sewing kit bag/box/bin. | 1.5 Hr | $10.00 | Laurie Hackworth |
| Sit-Upons - We will make a simple contact paper sit-upon, a vinyl hiking sit-upon and a fleece sit-upon/pillow. | Instructor will provide all supplies except for scissors and newspaper. | Scissors and a 2” stack of newspapers. | 1.5 Hr | $10.00 | Virginia Suty |
| Songs & Games - Learn Girl Scouts songs that provide a universal language for all Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Enjoy an environment of fun and sisterhood. Learn games that teach cooperation, fair play, physical and mental coordination, and knowledge of Girl Scouting. | council and instructor handouts | GS Songbooks you may own, a tape recorder (optional), paper & pencil, new songs and games you wish to share. | 3 Hr | FREE | Carla Lindemann |
| Staying Found with Compass Skills - This class is designed to help leaders teach girls some skills on how to stay safe when adventuring out-of-doors. It will emphasize what they should take with them as well as what to do incase they become lost. It will teach some basic compass skills and how to use a compass with a map. | handouts/outline of material to be covered, posters for learning, activity supplies, maps, a few compasses for those who do not have the right ones, game materials, list of references to some basic skills | Safety Wise, Outdoor Education for Girl Scouts, a compass preferably with a base plate and direction of arrow indicator (see diagram page 103 OEGS). | 1.5 Hr | FREE | Dee Komro |
| Sweatshirt Designs – Participants will have an opportunity to decorate a sweatshirt using various art media: stencils, iron-on, paint, buttons, bows and more. | all craft materials including sweat shirts | scissors and glue participants are welcome to bring any personal supplies for their sweat-shirt | 1.5 Hr | $8.00 | Vicki Thornton |
| Tea Time – Join us to learn about tea traditions and ceremonies form around the world - then sit, relax, sip and enjoy tea time! | Tea, with snack and handout information | Bring you favorite tea cup (if you have one); gloves and hat are optional! | 1.5 Hr | $5.00 | Kippy Shea & Cris Agustin |
| Tie Dyeing - Come learn how to make a groovy tie-dyed item. | dyes, instructions, rubber gloves, supplies. | pre-washed 100% cotton item (example, t-shirt, pillow case, bandana). Can be messy project - wear old clothes. | 3 Hr | $12.00 | Jeanne Andres |
| Troop Camping Basics: Cabin Camping - First step for troops planning troop camping experiences. Teaches adults the steps in working with girls to plan and carry out an overnight experience using indoor facilities (lodges, cabins, etc.) with kitchens and indoor bathrooms at council camps as well as other approved camp facilities. In addition, this course covers health and safety considerations, facilities available at council camps, meal planning, kaper charts, equipment and packing. | instructions, handouts, examples, props | Safety Wise, Council Guide for Volunteers, and age level handbooks | 3 Hr | $9.00 | Frances Parks & Marie Wright |
| Star Gazing - Offered Friday & Saturday night if skies are clear. Meet in the dining hall before going outside for a guided tour of the stars, planets & constellations of the winter sky. | Instructor will have red cellophane to cover your flashlight before we go outside and will use a green laser to point out the winter constellations. | Bring gloves, scarves, hats, warm coats & a small flashlight. Bring binoculars if you have them. If clear skies are forecast & you'd like to savor the stars, previous stargazers have recommended bringing a reclining lawn chair & blanket. | ~30 Mins. or as long as folks want to stay. | Free | Marie Lott |
| Your Own Hobby - Bring your own project/hobby to work on, or just come see what everyone else is working on! Network & work on your own. | Nothing provided. | Bring your own project/hobby to work on. | 1.5 Hr | FREE | N/A |