This is important:
Please print out and bring your emailed info
and at least the two essential items
listed below.
Thanks!
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All participants print & bring these: |
Instructor Resources: |
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Other helpful items:
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More Info Before You Go!
This is where we
will post all late-breaking news prior to the weekend.
| LOST & FOUND |
Lost and Found from MMLW 2016 ~ to reclaim please contact crmarko (at) bellsouth (dot) net
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Two large blue bath towels
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A light weight hat that is reversible: black on one side and red
on the other
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Small black 6 inch collapsible umbrella with
silver handle
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Friday Morning Message from the Camp Director:
Hello All! We wanted to remind you to check in on weather, traffic, and road conditions before you depart.
Here at camp we're expecting to remain above freezing other than a few overnight hours, but could possibly receive snow or wintery mix in the time between 7pm and midnight tonight. Top Tip 1: When checking weather for camp, search for SUGAR VALLEY, GEORGIA, instead of Armuchee. Though our address is Armuchee, we're actually a 30 minute drive from there. SUGAR VALLEY is 4 miles away and gives a much better idea of what's happening at camp. Top Tip 2: It's always good to have more then one travel option. Here's our Directions to Camp document which lists three of the popular ways to get to camp: 
CMM Driving Tips and Tricks |
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Weather Policy |
The roads to camp are currently clear (11:30 AM Friday 1/22) and temperatures are above freezing. We would recommend you arrive before dark, as the temperatures will drop slightly below freezing this evening. The "Driving Tips" document above gives alternate flatland routes for driving. Please use your own discretion about when to drive up. If you would prefer to wait until Saturday morning, we understand and will be waiting at camp to welcome you. Unfortunately, we cannot give refunds if you decide not to come. |
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The emergency contact number for the Ranger is 706-629-1969. This is to be used for true emergencies.
The camp director can get important messages to us. Her phone number is 706-629-1030. |
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Missed our Welcome Conference Call
on January 13th? Dial in to hear the recorded call at your convenience anytime: (712) 775-7399, Access Code: 228885# |
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Check the latest weather forecast for camp before
heading out! |
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Service Project 1: A Book Drive for Children in the Buford Highway Community Please bring new (or very gently used) books, suitable for 1st grade and younger, to donate. Coloring and learn-to-print materials are also welcome, see below. This is a new project for us this year! Remember the Dick & Jane books? We are recognizing the value of early reading in creating girls of courage, confidence and character, and collecting children’s books such as Early Readers (appropriate for toddler, pre-K, kindergarten and 1st grade children) to be donated to benefit Grady's Buford Highway Pediatric Clinic. The clinic gives a book to each child when they come for an appointment. These readers not only encourage the young (primarily Hispanic) children to begin to read, but it also helps the parents - many of whom have English as their second language. Fat pencils, fat crayons, coloring books and learning-to-print practice pads are also welcome donations. Please bring new or gently used books (suitable for 1st grade and younger), as well as any new creative materials, and put them on the marked table in the dining hall upon Check-in. Service Project 2: A Hands-on Project at Camp
We are also doing a hands-on project at camp this year. We have been asked by the Misty Mountain camp staff to help paint new "Corn Hole" games. Volunteers may join us during their free time throughout the weekend to help paint the base coat and/or designs. The first opportunity will be on Friday evening during the Shake Shack Meet & Greet Drop-In in the lower level dining hall (8:20 PM - 10:30 PM) and will continue until 6PM Saturday. We'll have instructions and all the supplies needed; just
drop by wearing your paint clothes! If you can't help but would like to make a small cash donation to help cover the cost of the paints and brushes, that would be appreciated too. |
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Silk-screening will be offered on Friday night. You may print multiple items but you will have to get in line again for each item. The cost for screen-printing on Friday night is $2 per item. Bring any pre-washed light colored item (sweatshirt/tote bag/t-shirt/pillow case) to be printed; PURPLE ink will be used. A flat 12”x12” printable area is needed for the image. Items with pockets or excess fabric that will bunch up do not print well as the screen needs a completely flat surface. |
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We have a songbook for the GS Sing-Along, also
the Graces! Print a copy if you'd like one of your own: |
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GRACES: We are asking that each unit at camp take a turn leading the grace at mealtimes. Please plan to meet with your cabin mates and select a grace to lead. Grace will be sung 15 minutes after the “start” of the meal (allowing for late arrivals). We ask that you be in the dining hall ready to lead the grace at the following times
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Cabin Kapers: You
will be asked to sign up for your choice of unit Kapers when you arrive at camp. Kaper charts will be posted in each unit. In addition, units will rotate responsibility for Dining Hall Kapers.
Dining Hall Kapers are performed during the last 15 minutes of the meal time and consist of wiping the dining hall tables, sweeping the floor, checking the restroom to see if supplies are needed (hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue); no trash on floor, and change trash liner if needed.
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Goodies for freebie table – do you have leftover craft supplies? Has your troop outgrown activities? Do you have extra badges/patches to donate? Please bring anything you would like to share with others (please leave junky trash at home, though). Bring some, take some! |
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The last day to request a class change was December
30th. Contact Marie Wright at
mountainmagicleaderweekend@yahoo.com
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FAQ
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Why was the date moved from the 3rd weekend of January to the 4th weekend? Is this going to be a permanent date change?
Mountain Magic Leader Weekend event is always held the weekend after the MLK holiday. It actually isn't the 3rd or 4th weekend per se. It varies based on when the MLK holiday falls. (MLK is always the 3rd Monday, but depending what day the month starts, it makes our weekend sometimes the 3rd weekend and sometimes the 4th.)
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Can I switch beds or sleep in the common area if I see an empty bed/couch?
No, every bed is assigned for the weekend. There are no vacant bottom bunks. Additionally, for safety reasons, we must know in which bed every camper is sleeping. We ask that night owls and early birds use the common areas so that they don't disturb other campers, and sleeping in the common area is not permitted. If you need to change beds, please see Marie Wright in the dining hall.
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My cabin mate is noisy/snores - can you help?
We have a limited number of ear plugs available for light sleepers. See Lianne in the dining hall.
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My cabin mate shines her flashlight all night and wakes me up - can you help?
We have a limited number of eye shades available for light sleepers. See Lianne in the dining hall.
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My room is too hot/cold - can you help?
The cabin thermostats have been preset and we ask that you not change the thermostat. You may want to bring an extra sheet and blanket so you can sleep cooler or warmer if needed.
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Can I eat in the sleeping area?
No, all food must be kept in the kitchen areas or dining hall and must be consumed in the same areas. (Of course, don't eat food that isn't yours unless it's on the snack table!) Food is not permitted in the sleeping areas.
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What is "Camper Etiquette"?
Good camper etiquette basically means that you be a sister to every scout and treat fellow campers with respect. After lights out, please whisper, use flashlights sparingly, and don't disturb others in your cabin if you stay up later than others or get up earlier than others. We ask that late owls and early birds stay quietly in the common areas or meet in the dining hall for louder fun with other insomniacs. :-) In other words, treat others as you would like to be treated.
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I forgot my cell phone charger - how can I keep the battery up while I'm at camp? (I sure would like to use my phone's alarm clock and apps!)
Put smart phones on "Airplane Mode" while at camp. It won't keep trying to search for a signal and won't run down so fast. (Rumor has it that a new cell phone tower is going up which might soon get cell signal into camp.)