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Mountain Magic Leader Weekend 2016
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= new class this year= click for photo! |
Class Descriptions Mountain Magic Leader Weekend 2016 |
Printable class schedule coming soon |
| Please read all descriptions carefully & note if there is a fee. Fees for classes, unless otherwise indicated, will be paid at check-in (cash only). |
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All classes/workshops have a limited number of spaces and are on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Class Name | Class Description | Instructor Provides | Participant Brings | Participant Takes Home | Min Size | Max Size | Class Length | Class Fee | Instructor |
| 50's Dance Moves
[2 Sessions] Session 05 (Friday) is FULL  |
Come learn fun dance moves from the 1950's! We'll work on dances like the Stroll and the Hand Jive, and give you everything you need to strut your stuff at any sock hop! |
Music, speaker equipment, and knowledge. | Comfortable clothes and shoes for dancing. | Knowledge of dance moves, a CD of music, and handouts. | 8 | 20 | 1½ hrs | Free | Maggie Walls |
| A Girl's Life in the 50's
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What was it like to be a girl in the 1950s? Have fun finding out, starting with an overview of the times, viewing clips of popular TV shows, examining Girl Scout and other books of the decade, and trying a few activities. | Handouts, books, video clips, craft materials, recipe, cooking ingredients and supplies. | Nothing needed |
You will leave with a few extra calories, an easy craft and lots of ideas to share with your troop. | 6 | 16 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Kim Elmore |
| Archery CAMP CLASS  |
Go for the bull's eye. After a safety orientation, an archery instructor will guide you through practice shooting. If you are checking this class out for troop camping, it is for grades 4+.
This activity lasts about one hour. It will start promptly on time; latecomers are welcome to join class upon
their arrival.
Fee must be pre-paid at time of event registration. |
Equipment, instructions | Dress for the weather | Archery knowledge | 8 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $8 | Tori Barrett |
| Big Eyes, Women and Painting in the 50's
This class is FULL |
A 50s inspired “Sips and Strokes” painting class - come ready to paint to your heart’s content, then display your art work (cabin or dining hall). We'll will be talking about women in Arts in the 50's, based on the movie "Big Eyes". | Art paper, paintbrushes, art paint/supplies (water colors or other, cups/tubs for rinsing brushes, paper towels and cleaning spray for clean up, newspaper. | Your creativity, inspiration, and if applicable, your stories about growing up in the 50s. | Your special art work, new friends, interesting info about women and art in the 50s. | 6 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Jackie (Althea) Jenkins |
| Box Ovens
- The New "Easy Bake" Box Oven! COUNCIL CLASS  |
Make a box oven to use with your troop. Learn safety
issues, rules, & recipes. Prerequisite: Platform Tents OR Firebuilding and Outdoor Cooking 30 days prior to taking this class. (Pre-req class will be given in October at Timberidge.) |
Boxes, aluminum tape, packing tape, handouts, trash bag, example box oven, charcoal, tongs, mitts. Class snack if time and weather allows. | One 75 sq. foot, LONG, HEAVY DUTY roll of aluminum foil (16.66 yds. X 18 in, preferably Reynolds); box cutter with sharp blades; large scissors; personal water bottle or drink | Recipes and a box oven for you to amaze and astound your troop on camp outs! | 6 | 15 | 3½ hrs | $15 | Amelia Denning |
| Camp Helper [Multiple Sessions] |
Camp helpers assist the Planning Committee by collecting class rosters and taking photos of classes in progress. You'll walk around camp and see what the classes are doing (this will help you pick which class you want to take next year!) You may also get to do some administrative tasks like filing or stuffing envelopes. | Camera, list of class locations, instruction, $5 rebate | Wear comfortable shoes; dress for the weather. | Receive a $5 rebate at the end of your session as our thank-you! | 1 | 2 | 1½ hrs | Free | Lianne Griffin |
Candy, Gum and S'more!
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Have fun learning how to make tootsie rolls, gummy bears, bubble gum, and a personal size s'mores dip. (You'll take home a mini lodge skillet too!) Your girls will love to make these. | All the ingredients for the tootsie rolls, gummy bears, and s'mores dip. Plus I'll bring a bubble gum making kit. | Bring your sweet tooth! | Recipe cards, a mini skillet, and some candy to share with your fellow campers or family. | 6 | 12 | 3 hrs | $8 | Robin Antzoulatos |
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Ceremonies & Traditions COUNCIL CLASS  |
Review of Girl Scout Traditions and
how to use them in troop activities, especially in ceremonies. Planning
ceremonies with your girls. |
Materials to do the class, handouts, emailed book of Girl Scout Ceremonies for participants to look over and choose three in which they are interested. | Paper and pencil. Participants are asked to look over the handout and select three ceremonies that they would like to try out in class. | Handouts from instructor plus Council handouts | 6 | 20 | 3 hrs | Free | Pat Callaway |
Chocolate Fondue-it!
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Chocolate lovers, this is the class for you! We'll learn how to make an easy recipe for chocolate fondue (your troop will love it too), and cut up lots of wonderful things to dip in the fondue. Then we'll enjoy it! | Chocolate, milk, a variety of fruits, pretzels, pound cake, plates, forks. | Bring your sweet tooth! | Recipe card | 6 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Robin Antzoulatos |
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Crafty T-shirt Design Click for photo! |
Create your own fashions and/or original designs. Fully transform t-shirts with scissors, beads and paint.
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Extra t-shirts, beads, extra scissors and T-shirt paint | 2 plain t-shirts, any color, 1-2 sizes bigger than normal shirt size for cutting, normal size if only adding design and minor cuts; pair of scissors; 2 drying hangers; paper and pen for notes. | Take home fully transformed t shirts and a neat craft to share with your troop. | 6 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Gabrielle Todd |
Crochet, Beginning |
An introduction to Crochet for BEGINNERS. Will learn to chain, single crochet and double crochet. |
Participants will receive a handout and a small ball of yarn. | Scissors; size “G” crochet hook (or, if you want a larger hook, size H, I, or J) | A "Crochet for Beginners" instruction handout and a finished crochet square. | 6 | 12 | 3 hrs | Free | Erica Scannavino, Mary Scannavino |
| Dutch Oven Cooking
COUNCIL CLASS  |
3 hour course for leaders to safely use a Dutch oven and prepare various meals in the out of doors. Content includes: buying and caring for cast iron cookware, distributing coals safety and correctly and cooking techniques for meal preparation.
Prerequisite: Platform Tents OR Firebuilding and Outdoor Cooking 30 days prior to taking this class. (Pre-req class will be given in October at Timberidge.) |
Food and cooking supplies | Mess kit (plate, cup and bowl, plus eating utensils). Pencil and paper for notes. | Handouts of recipes; LOTS of food to eat | 6 | 18 | 4 hrs | $20 | Dee Komro, Mary Kottkamp |
| Fairy Garden Terrarium Click for photo! |
This is a combo craft class. In the first half of the class, we'll have a scavenger hunt and make some fairy garden accessories for our tabletop fairy garden. In the 2nd half of class, we'll assemble the fairy garden, installing hardscapes and plants. | 16" plant saucer, pebbles, carbon, soil, moss, assorted miniature plants, wooden stir sticks/Popsicle sticks, acrylic paint, glass pebbles, wire, string, thumbtacks, spray bottle, watering can, and ideas/instructions. | Glue gun and glue sticks, small and med. size paint brushes, garden snips, scissors, and creativity! OPTIONAL: apron/gardening gloves, small succulents, small seashells, leftover craft items, buttons, tiny pine cones, etc..May want to bring a box ton hold a 16" saucer to take your terrarium home. | A completed 16" fairy garden terrarium | 6 | 18 | 3 hrs | $12 | Lianne Griffin |
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Fascinator Flowers Click for photo! |
Use recycled or new materials to create a fashionable accessory which may be worn in many different ways. | Fabric, flower center, heat-n-bond, pin backs/hair clips, (you will use one, not both), rulers, irons, tabletop ironing boards, tacky glue, glitter glue | Scissors (fabric or standard, extra iron if available),
pressing towel (for small detail) Optional: fabric of your own choosing (quilt-weight, 20" x 10" minimum size) & a coordinating bead or button (½" diameter) for center. |
Finished fabric flowers which can be worn on clothes, purse, hat, or hair. | 8 | 16 | 3 hrs | $3 | Kathy Stephan |
| Flip Book Scrapbook Click for photo! |
Using simple chipboard and decorative paper, make and design a fun, flexible-spine scrapbook to capture memories of an outing, ceremony, or camporee. | Decorative paper, chipboard, die cuts | Beacon's 3-in-1 glue; 12" straight cutter, or X-acto knife with cutting mat and straight edge | A Flip Book Scrapbook and written instructions on how to complete. | 10 | 25 | 1½ hrs | $4 | Rose Lowe |
Free Time |
Free time to explore camp on your own, rest, read, whatever!! Bring your own project/hobby to work on. Network with others or rest/work on your own. | Free time | Whatever you like! | It's up to you! | 0 | 150 | 1½ hrs | Free | You |
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Friendship Blankets Click for photo! |
No sew blanket - make a blanket with new friends! Use it at camp or as a gift. If you can cut fabric and tie a knot, you can make these blankets. | Instructions, patterns, guidance & use of scissor sharpeners. | Sharp fabric scissors and two pieces of fleece of equal size and complementary in colors or patterns, 2 yards each (larger or smaller depending on final size of blanket desired (purchase size = finished size including fringe + 6” ). | A completed blanket | 6 | 25 | 1½ hrs | Free | Cheryl Marko, Genny Wright |
| Fun in the Outdoors COUNCIL CLASS |
So, you are ready to have fun with your girls in the outdoors? Be more than ready with educational games, activities and confidence for your outdoor outing. Content includes Protecting the Natural World, Service Projects, Nature Awareness, Using your Five Senses, Experiments in Nature, Hikes and Hunts, Arts and Crafts and Rainy Day Activities. | All supplies | Water bottle; pencil & paper for
notes. Dress for the weather. |
Class handouts | 6 | 24 | 3 hrs | $5 | Dee Komro |
| Fun
with Yarn for all Ages Click for photo! |
Not a crocheting or knitting class. Learn to make several fun and easy yarn crafts suitable for many levels of Girl Scouts. All crafts are Scout tested and some have kept 30+ girls happily busy for more than an hour at a time! Yarn dolls, Drinking straw weaving, yarn pom-poms, and more as time allows. For all age levels! | Drinking straws, masking tape, hair pins, printout of craft ideas | Scissors and a skein of yarn. Any color yarn is great - multi color yarn provides a fun look too! "Bumpy" yarn does not work as well for these crafts. | A yarn doll, a woven yarn bracelet, a pom pom hair accessory, and a list of other simple yarn crafts to try | 6 | 15 | 1½ hrs | Free | Jennifer Clark |
| Fun with Yarn II
("More Fun with Yarn") Click for photo! |
Not a crocheting or knitting class. An extension of the Fun with Yarn class - just as easy and fun with new ideas! (No prerequisite needed. Each class works on its own). Several easy yarn crafts include god's eyes, yarn covered hair combs, foil/yarn abstract art, and more. | Paper plates, aluminum foil, craft sticks, hair combs, cardboard, masking tape | Scissors, single hole punch (if you have one, don't buy one - we can share), Skein of Yarn (any color is fine, multi color is fun! "Bumpy" yarn doesn't work well for these crafts) | A finished god's eye, hair comb, foil artwork, and paper plate string art as well as a printout of more fun yarn craft ideas. | 6 | 15 | 1½ hrs | Free | Jennifer Clark |
| Glass
Etching
This class is FULL Click for photo! |
Etching glass, popular for years including 1950's, is a cool DIY way to recycle those generic glass vases into a special decoration. Personalize wine & drinking glasses, candle holders, plates & jars into works of art. Fun gift for all occasions. Easy to teach to older girls, only Ambassadors. |
One glass piece per person, etching cream, stencils,
contact paper, paint pens, gloves, tape, paper towels, and metallic paint pens.
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Exacto knife, cutting mat if you have one, protective eyewear, scissors, paint brush, glass vases or other items if you want to do any additional items. Alphabet stickers with your initials. | Beautiful finished etched glass items that are great for gift giving or showing your girls what great crafts that they can make themselves. | 12 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $8 | Shelley Callico |
| Golly Gully Gumballs |
Come make your own gumball machine! | Terracotta pots with saucer, glass fishbowls, wooden knob, gumballs | E-6000 glue, acrylic liquid paint or spray paint in the color of your choice (we recommend black or red) | A pretty gumball machine | 6 | 10 | 1½ hrs | $7 | Katie McCannon, Veronica Bramlett |
| Hand Jive - Arm Knitting Click for photo! |
Learn the basic steps for arm knitting, using your hands and arms. | Instructions and help during class | 2 skeins/balls thick or chunky yarn (your choice, same OR two different colors), a bag to hold yarn in one place, scissors, and your 2 arms. | One infinity scarf | 6 | 15 | 1½ hrs | Free | Marie (Nash) Ross |
| Homemade Jam
This class is FULL  |
Learn how to make homemade jam. We'll sample some in class, plus each student will take home a beautiful jar of jam to enjoy with their family or give as a gift. | Instructions, strawberries, sugar, sure-jell, jelly jars, labels. | Nothing needed | Each student will take home a beautiful jar of homemade jam. | 6 | 16 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Robin Antzoulatos |
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Horseback Riding - Walking Trail Ride CAMP CLASS  |
Participants in this activity must have previous riding
experience and be able to lead a horse, mount, dismount, and control the horse
at the walk. Proper shoes and long pants are required. This activity lasts about
one hour. It will start promptly on time; latecomers are welcome to join class upon
their arrival The group will spend approximately
30 minutes in the arena reviewing safety procedures, and 30 minutes on the
trail. Fee must be pre-paid at time of event registration. |
Horse, equipment, helmet, instructions. | Long pants, socks, and boots with a straight edge ½"-1" heel and smooth sole (not like hiking boots with a waffle sole) | A fun experience | 5 | 10 | 1½ hrs | $25 | Peyton Love |
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How to be an Effective Leader with Your Daughter in the Troop COUNCIL CLASS |
Give both your daughter and yourself a 100% positive Girl Scout experience. Achieve balance between your roles of leader and mom. Discover proven methods in dealing with concerns, expectations, and issues. | Resources, all materials for class. Extra paper and pencils for activity. Council handouts | Pen and paper for notes | Great info on Troop Management | 6 | 20 | 3 hrs | Free | Veronica Bramlett |
| Iris Folding Click for photo! |
Make two projects using a unique technique called Iris Folding, a folded paper technique in a spiral design that mimics the aperture of a camera. Pictures can be given as gifts. | Card stock, fancy papers, instructions, examples | Scotch tape and scissors | Two projects that could be framed or attached to a card | 10 | 15 | 1½ hrs | $2 | Melonie Luxbacher |
| Jeweled Watering Can Yard Art Click for photo! |
Make a beautiful crystal watering can yard art! | Chandelier Glass Crystals Lamp Prisms, Crystal Lamp Bead Chain, glass beads, wire, clear fishing line, instructions. | Steel/metal watering can (from thrift store, hobby store, or Amazon) - best with rosette-diffuser, needle nose pliers, wire cutters, scissors. NOTE: When using a watering can for garden art, it doesn't matter if there are holes in the bottom. In fact, this is good for drainage if it will also be used as a planter. Make sure the watering can spout is designed in a way that you can easily thread wires through it. Some have openings too tiny for this. | Watering can yard art | 6 | 15 | 1½ hrs | $7 | Lianne Griffin |
| Lanyards and Zipper Pulls Click for photo! |
Learn to make key chains, lanyards, and zipper pulls. Fun projects for all age Scouts. | Lacing, para-cord, key chain and pulls connectors, glue, lighter, ruler or measurement guide. | Scissors; lighter if you have one | Zipper pull, key chain, and lanyard | 6 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Jeanenne Adams |
Lashing with your Girls
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Learn the various lashing skills for outdoor activities | Sticks, ropes, handouts | A smile and patience | Practice rope and knot giveaway | 6 | 20 | 1½ hrs | Free | Sue Nunn |
Laughter Yoga |
Laughter yoga (Hasyayoga), a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter, is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Done in groups, with eye contact & playfulness between participants. | Expertise - instructor is certified in Laughter Yoga | Wear comfortable or work out clothes; bring water bottle | Good mood, stress relief and a positive attitude. | 7 | 20 | 1½ hrs | Free | Jennifer Cook |
Learning the 7 Basic Knots |
Learn rope care and knot theory, the seven basic scouts knots along with when and how to use them. | All supplies provided, multiple sample ropes, cards for laminating, labels, etc. | Pen & paper | A Knot Kit for your troop, made by you, including cue cards and information on each knot (great to laminate and carry in your camping kit!), and labeled samples you've made of each of the seven knots. | 6 | 24 | 1½ hrs | $4 | Jennifer Heard |
| Lodges and Cabins - "It's Whats Buzzin,
Cuzzin!" (Previously "Cabins, Lodges & S'Mores") COUNCIL CLASS  |
Mandatory training for troops
planning an overnight experience with their girls using indoor facilities
(hotels, cabins, lodges, etc.). This is the first instructor-led class and the
third class in the sequence of 5 core classes required for troop camper
certification. Two Prerequisites: Trips and Overnights AND Camping Registration - register for these 2 online classes using LARC. |
Handouts, Guide for Camping & Outdoor Education books, other teaching supplies. |
Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, a camp chair for comfort, a hard or electronic copy of Volunteer Essentials, a
sit-upon or garden kneeling pad (you will be putting one knee on the ground) and, if you have long hair, a bandanna or rubber band to tie it back away from your face. Also bring a small plastic grocery bag filled with
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Handouts related to course material and the new Outdoor Education in Girl Scouts book. | 6 | 25 | 3½ hrs | $15 (includes book) | Amelia Denning, Mary Scannavino |
| Massage, Personal Therapy [Multiple Sessions] All sessions are FULL  |
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular
Therapy, Sports Massage or Assisted Stretching. Session is tailored to the needs
and desires of each client. |
Massage Table, Sheets, Blankets and Pillows for Comfort, Serene Music, Aromatherapy Oils | Gym shorts if getting stretching/sports massage |
Health and wellness! | 1 | 1 | ½ hr | $40 | Sarah Walker |
| No-Sew Poncho Click for photo! |
Everyone can make a poncho that looks great! Make your no-sew poncho in no time. There is no need for perfection! It is a perfect arts & craft project for the arts & craft challenged and the arts & craft expert! | Instructions and a great attitude on how to make this easy, fun and useful poncho. | 1¼ yard thick polyester fleece, 60-inches wide (for two 30 inch x 45 inch rectangles) (for two-color poncho, each piece must be 30x45 inches); Masking or Painters Tape (1-inch preferred); Fabric Scissors (4-inch blade if you have); Sewing straight pins and a ruler. | Your new NO-SEW poncho! | 6 | 9 | 1½ hrs | Free | Kippy Shea |
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Paint Chip Art Mobile Click for photo! |
Make a colorful wind chime mobile for just pennies and your time. | Bamboo skewers and ribbon | Paint chip cards (color(s), amount of cards and brand all your choice - (Glidden and Disney brand cards from Home Depot and Wal-Mart worked best in Creative Memories shape maker punches), paper punch(s) (shape and size your choice), glue stick or hot glue gun, glue sticks and extension cord, fishing line or cotton twine (from $ store), scissors, optional - bells or beads to add bling. You might punch out shapes as you watch TV before camp. | A hanging mobile that most ages can make | 10 | 15 | 1½ hrs | Free | Melonie Luxbacher |
| Paper Flowers
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Using paper media such as toilet paper rolls, coffee filters, paper napkins, crepe and tissue paper, etc., learn to craft beautiful flowers that your girls can make for gifts and events. | Materials to make 8 different flowers including paper, wires, glues, templates, and other various tools. | Scissors, ruler, pencil, vase to carry flowers home. Roll of green floral tape for stems. | 8 completed flowers, printed directions and templates. | 12 | 30 | 3 hrs | $4 | Rose Lowe |
| Quilling Basics Click for photo! |
Take your paper projects from "blah" to "wow". Quilling, or paper filigree, is the centuries old craft of rolling strips of paper and shaping it. Create beautifully quilled pieces that you can use to embellish scrapbook pages, cards, tags, photo mats, more. First learn how to make basic quilling shapes, then combine them to complete several projects. | Quilling tool, paper strips, glue, worksheet, handouts | Nothing needed | Finished projects - see photo page! | 6 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $6 | Carol Townley, Frances Parks |
| Riflery CAMP CLASS  |
Go for the bull's eye. After a safety orientation, a
riflery instructor will guide you through practice shooting with pellet guns.
This activity lasts about one hour, allowing 15 minutes to get there and 15
minutes to get to your next activity. Activity will start promptly on time, but
latecomers are welcome to join class upon their arrival. Per Camp Director, the
only guns allowed at camp are BB (pellet) guns. Fee must be pre-paid at time of event registration. |
Instructions. All equipment provided | Dress for the weather | Feeling of fun and accomplishment | 8 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $8 | Tori Barrett |
Shake Shack Meet & Greet  |
A fun drop-in social on Friday night. | Freshly made milkshakes & more! | Just a smile and a hello! Bring swaps to share if you have them. | A few extra calories and some new friends! | 2 | 50 | 1½ hrs | Free | Kim Elmore |
Sharing Nature with your Troop |
Indoor nature class. Leaders
get new ideas to pass on to girls thru fun activities. Will cover basics of
night sky, wildlife, trees, plants, themed nature hikes and creatures of the
night. Many ideas cover work needed for Badges and Journeys. |
Activity copies, foam, reflective tape, apps for phones
and tablets |
Paper & pencil for notes | Handouts, fun foam, reflective tape, web sites | 6 | 14 |
1½ hrs | Free | Diana Steele, Lane Mumford |
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Silk Screening T-Shirts |
Participants will use the equipment to silk screen a t-shirt or item of their choice with a logo featuring this year's theme. You may leave as soon as your item has been processed. | Screen. paints and any necessary tools, paper to put behind shirt, clothespins and line to hang items. | Participant needs to bring t-shirt or other item with a flat blank surface of at least 12"x12". Small tote bags and t-shirts with pockets on the other side do not do well. Bring a hanger for t-shirt to dry afterwards. Have your name written on your item(s) - it will have to dry and be picked up the next morning. | Completed and dried items which were silk-screened on Friday night. | 8 | 50 | 1½ hrs | $2 per item | Marie Wright |
| Sock Hop and Costume Contest Saturday night entertainment  |
Come in your best 50's outfit | Music & a microphone, small prizes | Be ready to have a little fun! | Silliness & laughter; a lovely gift for contest winners | - | 150 | 1 hr | Free | Kim Elmore |
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Soda Shop Swaps |
Making and sharing SWAPs (small pins to Share With a Pal) is a Girl Scout tradition! | Safety pins, glues and glue guns, hole punches, some
scissors, brushes, paper, fabric, plastic, markers, bottle caps, and additional
supplies. |
A sharp pair of scissors, printed page of labels
(instructions to print them will be sent out beforehand, bag to hold completed
SWAPs. |
Five or six SWAPs that fit into the weekend theme. There will be an opportunity to make multiples of some of them to share. | 6 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Kim Elmore, Rhiyana Pineau |
| Soda Tab Belts
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Learn how to use the soda tabs you've collected to make a unique belt to wear. Everything will be covered by the trainer. | Tabs, rat tail silk cord, beads, super glue | A smile and patience. | A complete belt for you to wear and to teach your girls in your troop how to make. | 10 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Frances Parks, Carol Townley |
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Songs & Games COUNCIL CLASS  |
Songs and games for Girl Scouts to
use in various troop activities. |
Materials required to do the class, resources to look
at |
Paper and pencil and/or recording device |
Handouts provided by instructor plus those provided by Council | 6 | 20 | 3 hrs | Free | Pat Callaway |
| Star Gazing - Fly Me to the Moon  |
A drop-in outdoor session (weather permitting) to view the full moon, the winter constellations, and the planet Jupiter in the skies over Misty Mountain. | Instructor will bring a telescope or two, binoculars, and a green laser to point out the winter constellations | Gloves, scarf, hat, warm coat | An appreciation of the night sky; stunning telescope views of the moon & Jupiter | 1 | 100 | ½ hr (or however long you'd like to stay) |
Free | Marie Lott, Rebecca Wright |
| Steps to Savannah COUNCIL CLASS  |
Learn the process for taking your troop to Savannah to visit the Juliette Gordon Lowe Birthplace. Ensure that your girls will have the best visit they possibly can have. GSUSA is now requiring that at least one adult from your troop take this class before you sign your troop up to take an official tour. This adult should be prepared to work with the girls to get them ready. | Handouts and guidelines from GSUSA | Volunteer Essentials, paper, pencil or pen, questions & concerns. | Handouts and guidelines | 6 | 20 | 3 hrs | Free | Sheila Mills |
| That 50's Show Game show during the Saturday night entertainment  |
Test your knowledge of the 50s! But don't worry: we'll give out the questions ahead of time! | A bit of 50's style game show encouragement! | Be ready to have a little fun! | Silliness & laughter | - | 150 | ½ hr | Free | Kim Elmore |
| Think like a (Rocket) Scientist! This class is FULL  |
An engaging and hands-on science-related class with participants (under guidance of instructor) conducting easy experiments that they can share with their girls. How-to questions of the scientific process will make you look like an expert with your girls. | Instructor will supply all needed materials. | Willingness to ponder "Why?" and be ready to make Science Fun! | Packet of handouts with directions for multiple experiments and the how and why they work; a few physical examples created in class. | 6 | 15 | 1½ hrs | $2 | Barbara Anderson |
Trail Run with Late Breakfast |
Meet for a group trail run/walk, followed by late breakfast. All paces (including walkers) are welcome. Several distances (2-5 miles) will be offered. | Instruction, route maps, coaching | Dress for a run/walk! Be sure to wear running shoes or hiking boots, and dress for the weather. May want to carry water bottle or wear water belt. | Start your day with exercise and feel great! | 6 | 35 | 1 hr | Free | Lianne Griffin |
| Volunteer Toolkit, Opportunity Catalog and more |
Come learn about the variety of online tools and resources available to Girl Scout Volunteers. Special focus will be placed on the new Volunteer Toolkit and Opportunity Catalog programs that are rolling out in 2016. | Printed handouts, pencils or pens | Paper, if not wanting to write on handout | Tips, How-To Guides and Informational Handouts | 6 | 25 | 1½ hrs | Free | Lara Kimber |
| Wacky Washer Medallions Click for photo! |
Let your creativity flow as you make a unique medallion necklace out of a washer. | Jewelry wire, washers, beads, cording. | If you have wire cutter and/or round nose pliers, please bring them. Paper and pen for notes. | Completed necklace and a great and easy project to share with your girls. | 6 | 24 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Carol Townley, Frances Parks |
| Zip Line CAMP CLASS |
Climb up into the high challenge and then take a ride down the zip line. This activity includes one zip per person, ground school, and a cooperative game. If you are checking this activity out for your troop, it is for grades 6+. Fee must be pre-paid at time of event registration. |
A belay safety system is in place at all times. Climbing helmets instructions & ground school are provided for participants. All equipment provided. | All participants must wear close-toed shoes and long shorts or pants. Dress for the weather. | Great feeling of accomplishment and the knowledge of whether your girls are ready for this activity based on your first hand experience. | 8 | 16 | 3 hrs | $30 | Tori Barrett |
Zumba |
Dance your way to fitness with Zumba. I’m a Zumba fanatic and would love to have you join me in a work out that combines a variety of dance styles with great music. | Music, video, instruction and fun! |
Wear workout clothes and tennis shoes. Please bring water to keep hydrated. | A sweaty but energized body!! | 3 | 30 | 1 hr | Free | Shelley Calico |