NOTE: This is a sample of the workshops from 2011.   The 2012 workshop schedule is expected to be available in mid-April.

Session A: Saturday – 9:15 – 10:45

A1 Free Time: Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.

A2 Hula-Hooping and Juggling: 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! 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. Presenter: Cindy Woolworth

A3 Beautiful Beeswax: Beeswax is the easiest and most beautiful sculptural material for children and adults to use. It is non-toxic, versatile and has been used for centuries to create amazing items. Learn how to use beeswax for creative projects with your girls. Participants will create their own candle (or other craft) during the session. Fee $5. Presenter: Deb Holland

A4 Which way is North?: Take the mystery out of using a base plate compass with some fun games and activities. Learn how to set a map using a compass ready to venture out into unknown territory.
Bring a base plate compass if you have one. Presenter: Lesley Murray

A5 Learn to Crochet: Enjoy a relaxing morning and learn to crochet in our small class. Personalized instruction. Please bring a size G or H crochet hooks, a skein of 4ply yarn, solid light color is best, and scissors. Presenters: Brenda and Jen Briggs

A6 Elementary Stained Glass: FULL ”Five Easy Nature Pieces”: Make a colorful butterfly or a tulip with real stained glass. Learn to foil and solder and more. Donation $5 to cover materials. Presenter: Kaye Glass

Session B: Saturday – 11:00 – 12:30

B1 Free Time: Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.

B2 Everything You Need to Know About Tents: Whether you plan to go to the 100th Birthday Encampment or take your troop to a non-council site, you will need to bring your own tents. This workshop discuss different types of tents, where to borrow or rent tents, and care of tents. There will also be hands on practice pitching several different types of tents. Presenter: Laura Lane

B3 Pop-Top Bracelet and Other Recycle Cratfs: A cute and quick recycling project. Create a bracelet from the tabs off your soda can. Each bracelet requires 20 tabs. Make a beautiful bowl from chopsticks and recycle your t-shirts. Bring your own ideas to show and share. Presenter: Betsy Griffin

B4 Swaps!: If you’re heading to the Girl Scout National Convention in Houston or any of the numerous 100th anniversary events being planned, you’ll want to have swaps to exchange with all of you’re new Girl Scout friends! Swaps are small items that you create, to be exchanged with other Scouts. I’ll have numorous ideas to share and supplies to make a few. Please bring along your own ideas to share. Fee $5. Presenter: Sue Kohlman

B5 Bag o’ Games: How often have we been stuck waiting with a group of girls and we need something to keep them entertained. Learn how to put together your Bag o’ Games that will keep even the rowdiest group of girls laughing and together. Fee $ 3. Presenter: Joanna Demarest

Session C: Saturday – 2:15 – 4:15

C1 Free Time: Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.

C2 Delectable Dutch Oven Desserts: Learn how to cook with a dutch oven and maybe a box oven to create wonderful desserts for Saturday night. Presenter: Lesley Murray

C3 Great Appetizers: Learn to make appetizers to feed a crowd, with a special emphasis on using puff pastry. These appetizers will be served at the Happy Hour before Saturday Night’s dinner. Presenter: Deb Holland

C4 More Good Eats at Camp: You’ve discovered that cooking in the rain doesn’t mean you’re gonna get wet. There are no more ramen noodle meals and cold cereal for you! But…you’re still wondering about how to have more “Gracious Living in the Outdoors. We’ve got a few more tips and techniques to help you adapt recipes, you use at home, for camp and find ways to be a bit more confident. Even when there’s no fridge available for you to use, you won’t feel deprived! Come join us by the fireside and prepare some yummy treats. If you’d like, bring a recipe from home and we’ll help you figure out a way for your girls to re-create it at camp. Fee $3. Presenters: Pat Gardner & Paula Ruozzi

C5 Puzzles: Make your own personal jigsaw puzzle. The Alex Beard puzzles made uniquely by girl scouts! Bring an exacto knife or very sharp scissors. Fee $5. Presenter: Donna McLellan
C6 Elementary Stained Glass:  “Five Easy Sailboat Pieces”: Take random shapes, foil and solder your own colorful stained glass sailboat complete with sparkling ocean. Donation $5 to cover materials. Presenter: Kaye Glass

C7 Game Time: Do you enjoy playing games? We’ll have some out for you to enjoy with other like minded folks. Scrabble, Backgammon, Checkers, Chess, Dominos or bring your favorite. No presenter.

Session D: Saturday – 4:30 – 5:30

D1 Free Time: Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.

D2 Monkey’s Fist & Gopher’s Eyes: The Monkey’s Fist & Gopher’s Eyes are two necklaces that are crafted from a bit of cording wrapped around a marble. It is a fun craft to do with older scouts as it takes a bit of dexterity. The Monkey’s Fist is an ancient nautical knot used by sailors and mariners for centuries originally made with a cannon ball. Ours won’t be quite that heavy! The Gopher’s Eye is a variation of the Monkey’s Fist. Presenter: Joanna Demarest

D3 Beginer 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. Presenter: George Watson

D4 Introduction to the Joy of Yoga:  In this session, participants will practice the basics of Vinyasa Yoga. Through the breath, dynamic movement is achieved. With a series of stretches, balancing exercises, and fluid movement, Yoga aims to connect the mind and body. A variety of modifications will be provided. You will learn to truly relax and release stress with Yoga. Participants should wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel. Presenter: Lynne Ruozzi

Session E: Sunday – 10:30 – 12:00

E1 Home Health Spa: With all of the activities we get involved with, it’s a wonder we have time for ourselves. Come make some home health spa treats like lemon body scrub, bath time fizzies and other assorted skin and beauty aids. These treats are guaranteed to rejuvenate your spirits while taking years off your appearance. Fee $ 5 Presenter: Georgette Henrich

E2 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. Presenter: Lesley Murray

E3 Puzzles: Make your own personal jigsaw puzzle. The Alex Beard puzzles made uniquely by girl scouts! Bring an exacto knife or very sharp scissors. Fee $5. Presenter: Donna McLellan