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

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Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.