NOTE: The 2012 workshop schedule is still being finalized…
Session A: Saturday – 9:15 – 10:45
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Games as icebreakers, to get to know new friends, to get the wiggles out and more! Be ready to move in this very active workshop, learning new games for the girls or adults you work with…or just because you want to have fun!
We will take unused or out of date wall calendars with beautiful pictures on good stock paper and make small to medium size boxes that can be used for gift presenting, collecting items, or a pretty thing to look at! Your Girl Scouts of all ages will love this adaptable item!
Turn a plain composition book into a work of art worthy of gift-giving or keeping for yourself. Create a one-of-a-kind notebooks for your own personal use, or make the comp. books as gifts for teachers, friends, and family. Altered composition books can be used as journals, planners, to-do lists, notes, idea logs and more
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? This workshop will teach you basic knit and pearl stitches and get you started on a scarf.
Session AB: Saturday – 9:15 – 12:30
Beginning Bridge – Learn the rudiments of the game of Bridge with a GS Dad who spent most of his High School career playing bridge in the cafeteria.
Five Easy Pieces”: Make a colorful lighthouse or an angel with real stained glass. Learn to foil and solder and more. Donation $5 to cover materials
Remember back in the 1960s, when Moms and kids made homemade Christmas decorations to adorn their doors, mantelpieces and scrawny trees? Now those decorations scream “Retro Chic!” Make two or three retro decorations for your 21st century home. Bring: a paperback book of at least 150 pp and scissors (for paper.) If you have a glue gun, bring that too, it will help you finish your projects
Session ABC: Saturday – 9:15 – 3:00
Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter Eggs, decorated using beeswax and dyes that are applied in layers.
Follow fire safety rules, tie long hair up and avoid loose clothing, particularly sleeves, that could catch fire
o Reading glasses if you use them
o A container to transport your egg(s) home - they are delicate. A recycled egg carton is perfect for this purpose. (some extras will be on hand for those that may forget)
Be part of a GS 100th Birthday event. In the 1970’s, Mama Boots led groups of Girl Scouts hiking the Appalachian Trail in “Bits and Pieces.” Today, Girl Scouts will recreate her hike. We will hike a small section of the Appalachian Trail near Hanover, NH. This is an all-day adventure. We will leave camp after flag in the AM and return in time for dinner. Participants should come dressed for the weather and a hike in the woods of up to 10 miles. We will carpool from camp. For more info go to: http://gshike.org
Session B: Saturday – 11:00 – 12:30
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Learn the basics of crocheting from a mother-daughter team of dedicated Girl Scouts. Talk and have fun as you learn. Bring a skein of solid colored 4 ply yarn and a size G or H crochet hook.
Are the girls in your troop sporting duct-tape purses or writing with duct-tape flower pens? Are the girls asking to make duct-tape crafts at a meeting? Learn how to make them for yourself.. Please bring a pair of scissors
Make your clipboard a reflection of the real you, with magazines, scrapbooking supplies and mod podge, make your Girl Scout clipboard an extension and reflection of you. $3.00 with your clipboard, $5.00 without. Just let us know if you need us to pick up one for you. You may choose to bring your own scissors for getting down and dirty right away without sharing. You may bring a picture or two to decorate as well.
Hula-hooping has been making a comeback over the last few years, for fitness, fun, and as a performance art. Once you’ve got the adult-sized hoop going - I know you can do it! - we'll work on some easy tricks. Also, learn the juggling classic three-ball cascade, or if you already know that, try some new patterns and items. I’ll have rings, clubs, and scarves to try as well as plenty of juggling balls.
Explore different tie-dying techniques that you can use with people of all ages.
Session CD: Saturday – 2:15 – 5:30
Learn new and interesting ceremonies to be used in your troops. Everything from flag ceremonies using poker chips to floating boats in the lake to end a campout. Plus a how-to for building a successful and entertaining campfire program. Instead of just singing a few of the same old songs and staring at the fire come learn how to spice up your evening with stories, skits, games, fun songs, and ceremonies.
Session D: Saturday – 4:30 – 5:30
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
You will learn the basics of making your own earrings by cutting and bending wire. Options for earrings will include simple bead drop earrings and also wire hoops. Beads and supplies will be provided. You will leave with at least two pairs of your own earrings! And, you will leave with great ideas for your own troops to do this as well.
See what the buzz is about this plastic string. Learn to start and create gimp keychains, braclets and lanyards! Fun for all!
Session E: Sunday – 10:30 – 12:00
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Take a spin around the pond with as much or as little instruction as you'd like. Enjoy the lovely sunshine and autumn colors on this lovely little lake in the NH hills.
Ready-Aim-Shoot: An introduction to archery. Have fun learning to shoot for the first time, or practice your skills. You will learn the basics, safety, the equipment and why girls love the sport. Maybe even have a little competition.
Learn simple and some more advanced ways to turn inexpensive embroidery floss into beautiful friendship bracelets.