Camping suggestion

In looking into the Girl Scout camps. I thought as our first camping trip we could do a Troop House Camping weekend.
If this is a possiblilty please let me know as soon as possible. I need to make the reservation asap.

Date January 7--9th

Camp Timber Ridge

Mableton, Ga.

Camp Timber Ridge 1/7/2011 1/9/2011 Troop House/$200 Available an alternative date
Camp Timber Ridge 1/28/2011 1/30/2011 Troop House/$200 Available
Cost per girl  Depends on how many are going. If all 12 the price is 18 dollars for the camp.
Then cost of food (this will be the girls making the food list with adult supervision) and then the girls dividing up the list on who brings what)

We would need parents to drive to the camp with the girls.. Any parent (female) that would like to go may do so but must fill out a volunteer application and be approved first.

My opinion is that this would be an awesome first camping trip. They will be in a troop house, with facilities, fire ring out side and get them used to the camping conditions. Then next trip we can do the tents.

Generic Sample Packing List

For troop/group camping

(choose items needed in accordance with requirements of trip, season and activities)

Personal Equipment

___ Underwear

___ long pants (cotton/wool)

___ shorts

___ T-Shirts

___ long sleeved shirts

___ sweaters and sweatshirts

___ long underwear (top and bottom)

___ socks

___ bandannas

___ sleepwear

___ sturdy shoes/hiking boots

___ sneakers

___ bathing suit

___ hat

___ gloves

___ jacket

___ water-repellent jacket, pants and hat

___ sit upon

Personal Hygiene Items

___ soap and shampoo, towel, washcloth,

bandanna, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb and

brush, deodorant, sanitary napkins or tampons

___ sunscreen

___ lip balm

___ insect repellent (non aerosol)

___ shower shoes

Sleeping and Eating Gear

___ sleeping bag/bedroll/pillow

___ pack all items in a backpack or soft-sided bag

___ mess kit—unbreakable plate, cup, bowl,

eating utensils

___ water bottle

___ flashlight

___ extra batteries and bulb

___ nylon mesh bag for dishes/dunk bag

11/08

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.

Ceremony and Cookie Rally

December 5, 2010
3pm @ our Scout home.
We will have our Inception and redeadication Ceremony. Girls need to be in their full uniforms.
From 2-3pm the girls will be preparing for the ceremony and setting up the reception to follow.
Each girl advised that they would bring something for the reception.
Parents do not forget your cameras you will be very entertained and very PROUD of what your girls have accomplished so far. We are blessed with an awesome group of girls and I hope they are having as much fun as Ms. Kim and I are.

SAVE THE DATE: 

Volunteer Training & Girls Cookie Rally
Saturday, December 11

Canon United Methodist Church

2424 Webb Ginn House Road

Snellville, GA  30078

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

This should be a blast it involves all the troops in our service unit. Plan to meet at Canon United Methodist Church at 930am. You will have a lot of fun at the rally.

Cookie sales start in January.. The more we sell the more we have as a troop to plan some events and who does not like Girl Scout Cookies..

 

FUTURE info.

Syd, Gabby, and I are going camping tomorrow night(Tuesday) up in Oconee National Forest at Lake Sinclair. So girls check with them to see how they liked it. Syd has not been camping since she was 2. This is Gabby's first time.

 

We plan on making smores over the open fire, cook bacon and eggs on the wood fire, pitch our tent, and have a lot of fun.

 

You might want to ask Santa for a sleeping bag for Chirstmas. 30--50 Degree bag (these will keep you warm) Walmart has some off brands for 15 bucks or 9.99 can't remember.

I have two tents that will hold all 12 girls. But if anyone else has a tent we can borrow that would be great too.

 

Most gear that is needed I already have:

Lantern

Stove

water cooler

cooking pans and pots

egg holder

table cloth

matches and back up striker

fuel for stove and lantern

shovel

2 first aid kits.

I am also CPR and Firstaid certified

Hammer (to secure tents)

Two coolers

 

What each girl will need is:

Flashlight

Sleeping bag

bug spray (depending on the time we go)

 

The girls will make up the food list and each girl will be responsible for their part of the list.

We are Scouts so we will Make SMORES.... that is not an option.. heheehe

 

 

Kaper Chart for today

Promise was Haleigh (she is out of town) So Lindsey
Collect dues and attendance  Lauren
lead singing   Danielle
Lead Game Sydney (Hannah is out of town as well)
Bring Snack  Lila
pass out snack   Gabby
Clean up Emily
Friendship circle  Danielle

Today
Finish planning ceremony for Dec
Practice Law song and dance
Turn in badge sheet if you fiished it.
For those who have not made their invitations for their parents (we will do it)
Thanksgiving craft
Snack time
Play time /game time
Friendship circle

Meeting Sunday

Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you Sunday for Scouts. We will finish planning our ceremony and some crafts for the holidays

Awesome meeting today for Troop 4550

Other then the meeting went way to fast and play time got pushed to 3 minutes till four. The girls accomplished a lot:

1. The Brownies are almost done with the numbers and shapes badge (remember write down as many shapes as you can find in one room of your house)
2. Juniors completed their Walking for Fitness Badge and took home their find their way badge to start work on.
3. They set a date for their first Ceremony December 5, 2010 at 330 pm
4. They worked on their Girl Scout Law skit (They are very impressive for one practice)
5. They have some dates and info in their Scout folder
6. We honored one of our co-leaders, Kim Hyman, with her first Girl Scout pin.
7. Lauren picked out game today from a list of scout games and choose a trust game called Wind in the Willows

I hope the girls are having as much fun as a scout as  I am as a leader...
Have a wonderful few weeks and see you at the next meeting.

Meeting tomorrow

Hope everyone has been having an awesome weekend. Our next meeting is tomorrow at 2-4pm.
The girls will finish up their first badge, hear about the Snellville Unit talent show, and many more exciting and cool things..

Things they will need at the meeting tomorrow:::

1. Wear your uniform
2. bring both your books (and if you are new I have the hand made book for you)
3. Bring one 4'6' photo that your parents don't mind you cutting up (it is for part of the badge you are working on)
4. Brownies and Juniors will be completing different badges
5. Kaper chart reminders

Promise Emily
Collection of Dues  Hannah
Lead singing Sydney
Make snack Emily
Pass out snack   Haileigh/Lauren
Clean Up Gabby/Hannah
Friendship circle Lila/Maggie

Come with some cool ideas about our Cermony December 5th  (who do you want to invite, invitations, food, drink, how do you want to set the room up,


Parents if you have received an invitation to the Scout Blog you must accept it to be able to view it. Let me know if you can not access it..

Below you will see Troop 4550 was represented at the Snellville Unit Talent Show and fundraiser. It was a last minute entry but they did well.

Leaders

Ms. June and Ms. Kim

Just some info. for you

Scout Talent Show

Annual Fund Event/Talent Show - Saturday, Nov. 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 at Zoar United Methodist Church - FREE EVENT... Have the parents bring the girls.  Free FOOD and entertainment.  And we have a special guest appearance from a very special lady that just had a birthday on Oct. 31st.

Just got this information so we will not be able to participate in the talent show since we have not had time to prepare but we can go and have fun. So if any parents want to send their daughter or come along Please do so. The church is across the street from where we meet (across 124) behind the vet clinic.

I will be attending with my two. Should be a lot of fun. Maybe next year we can plan and participate in it.