We are sorry, but the Great Escape has reached capacity. If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please email gsgreatescape@gmail.com and we will notify you if space opens up.
What: The Great Escape is a relaxing and enjoyable weekend getaway for adult Girl Scouts to enjoy planned workshops or just relax for the weekend, meet with old friends and make new ones.
Who: The Great Escape is open to all women and men who are at least 18 years old who are currently or have previously been affiliated with a Girl Scouts of the USA troop or group.
When: Participants may arrive as early as 1 PM on Friday, September, 23, 2022, and stay as late as noon on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Plan to stay to enjoy breakfast and our closing ceremony on Sunday morning!
Where: The Great Escape is held at Camp Wabasso in Bradford/Sutton, New Hampshire. It is approximately a 2-hour drive from Boston.
Cost
Cost includes sleeping accommodations, meals, workshops and other activities.
$55.00 Early Bird if registered before July 31, 2022
$65.00 for registrations after July 31, 2022
Please note: Should you wish to join us for the day, the fee for Saturday Only is $45, which includes workshops, lunch, and dinner (no overnight).
Just in case: Should Great Escape be cancelled, we offer the following refund options: complete $$ refund, credit towards next year’s event, or a thank you from us should you opt to contribute the fee to our auction. Should unforeseen personal circumstances arise that cause you to have to cancel, please e-mail Lesley to discuss at gsgreatescape@gmail.com. We are flexible and understanding and will keep details confidential.
Accommodations: Camp Wabasso is one of Eastern Massachusetts’ overnight camps and has three lodging options. All of the accommodations at Wabasso have mattresses and flush toilets, and an outdoor shower house will be available to everyone. (Please note: Anyone who has mobility issues, i.e., unable to climb stairs or up and down a bunk bed ladder or difficulty walking uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or walking long distances, should note that in the Special Circumstances of the registration form.)
If you are planning to attend with a friend(s), please list the name(s) on in the Accommodations sections of the registration form and agree on the type of accommodations.
Indoor heated facilities: Some rooms in the winterized buildings have cots and/or bunk beds. Some rooms have access to an indoor shower. (Some rooms will be used for workshops during the day on Saturday. If you’d like quiet time for reading or taking a nap during the day on Saturday, consider staying in the cabins or tents.)
Unheated cabin sites: These rustic wooden camping cabins have cots or bunk beds. Flush toilets and washstands with cold water are nearby.
Tent sites: Each tent is on a wooden platform and has four cots. Flush toilets and washstands with cold water are nearby.
Personal Accommodations: Exciting opportunity for those interested in bringing your personal sleeping preference (hammock, tent, small camper, etc.) for the weekend! We are offering space in the open area at the Tinuwen site as well as in the open field at Whirlwinds. Bathroom facilities are nearby. Make note of your preference on the registration form.
Please note: If you’d like more details about the accommodations at Camp Wabasso please go to: https://www.gsema.org/content/girlscoutseasternmass/en/camp/our-camps/wabasso.html
The Great Escape Committee is aware of current COVID-19 concerns and have made significant changes to the sleeping arrangements we are offering. We are adhering to GSEMA guidelines and will continue to make any changes as directed. Thanks for carefully reading the information found in this website as well as the confirmation packet you will receive by e-mail 2 weeks before the event. After your review, if you have personal questions or concerns, please contact Lesley at gsgreatescape@gmail.com.
Confirmation Packet: This packet (sent by email unless otherwise requested) will include workshop assignments, any materials needed for workshops, a suggested packing list, a health form, directions to the camp, and site assignments.
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“Kapers” means jobs in Girl Scout lingo. To make the Great Escape run smoothly, everyone will be asked to sign up for a small chore at check-in. (There is no paid staff or cleaning crew at the Great Escape, so everyone will need to pitch in. The site manager is responsible for camp maintenance – not general cleaning.)
Mailing Address: Mail your registration payment (and completed registration form if not submitted electronically) to Great Escape c/o Lesley Murray 9 Ticonderoga Road Acton, MA 01720. NOTE: Your registration is not considered complete until payment is received.
Workshop Selection: Choose workshops by their alpha-numeric code on the registration form. Include a 2nd and 3rd choice for each workshop session. Every effort will be made to place you in your first choice workshops, but workshops with limited numbers might fill whereas other workshops might be canceled due to lack of interest. Workshops fill up fast so send your payment ASAP.
Auction: There will be a live auction during the weekend. Auction proceeds will be donated to Camp Wabasso or GSEMA for improvements to camps or other girl program amenities. See the “Auction” tab for more details.
Questions: We will reply to any e-mails sent to gsgreatescape@gmail.com
Deadline: Registration closes September 12, 2022 so we can prepare for your arrival at camp!
Registration: If you are unable to access the electronic registration form on our website or are having trouble completing it, please email Lesley with any questions or concerns: gsgreatescape@gmail.com.
What if I don’t have a PayPal account? Forward your check made payable to GSEM Great Escape to Lesley Murray, 9 Ticonderoga Road, Acton, MA 01720. NOTE: Your registration is not considered complete until payment is received.