UPDATE- July 2022
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.
Workshop Schedule
Session |
Workshop Day and Time |
AB |
Sat 9:15-12:30PM |
A |
Sat 9:15-10:45 AM |
B |
Sat 11-12:30 PM |
BC |
Sat 11-3:45 PM |
CD |
Sat 2:15-5:30PM |
C |
Sat 2:15- 3:45 PM |
D |
Sat 4-5:30 PM |
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Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Do you have a project that you have been meaning to finish “some day”? “Some day” is here! Bring your unfinished sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, scrapbook, or any other unfinished project and work on it among friends. The workshop will be offered all day. You can sign up for as many sessions as you want.
Supplies Needed: Bring whatever supplies are needed for your project.
Sorry, but this workshop is full!! Please signup for one of our other exciting workshops.
English paper-piecing is a very old quilting technique dating back to at least the 18th century. Learn a little about the history of the technique and try out the technique making a small project. We will make a pincushion using hexagons.
Supplies Needed: Participants will need to bring needle and thread and small scissors suitable for cutting thread.
Workshop participants will be knitting a simple hat for a child which will be donated to a charity (The Knitting Connection) that provides knitted hats to children in need. A simple pattern will be provided – although participants are welcome to use their own pattern if desired.
Skill level: Experienced knitters
Supplies Needed: Participants will need to bring knitting needles and yarn. The yarn MUST be 100% acrylic. Pattern and list of supplies will be sent by email to those who sign up for this workshop.
Sorry,but this workshop is full!! Please signup for one of our other exciting workshops.
Design and decorate your unique cheese board! Add a garden sign, perhaps a fancy wooden spoon or a coaster. And you can personalize your items for gifts.
Supplies Needed: All supplies will be provided.
Go back to summer camp and learn how to make traditional tye dying of T-shirts or other cotton materials. Explore different tie-dying techniques that you can use with people of all
ages – knots, spirals, pleats, rosettes, and bunching.
Supplies Needed: Bring the item of clothing that you wish to tye-dye. Items should be 100% cotton – dying polyester doesn’t go well. They can bring shirts, pillow cases, sweatshirts.
We will be creating a work of art about 8X10 by “wet felting” wool roving. This will involve gently tearing the roving, layering it in four layers, wetting it, then vigorously rolling it . What a fun way to get an upper body workout!
Supplies Needed: Empty spray bottle, rolling pin, sheet pan with a lip ( Approximately 13X18”), your energy! – rolling pin ( or something similar), hand towel/ dish towel, sense of humor, little strength in upper arms.
We will be creating a work of art about 8X10 by “wet felting” wool roving. This will involve gently tearing the roving, layering it in four layers, wetting it, then vigorously rolling it . What a fun way to get an upper body workout!
Supplies Needed: Empty spray bottle, rolling pin, sheet pan with a lip ( Approximately 13X18”), your energy! – rolling pin ( or something similar), hand towel/ dish towel, sense of humor, little strength in upper arms.
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Do you have a project that you have been meaning to finish “some day”? “Some day” is here! Bring your unfinished sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, scrapbook, or any other unfinished project and work on it among friends. The workshop will be offered all day. You can sign up for as many sessions as you want.
Supplies Needed: Bring whatever supplies are needed for your project.
What happens between meals at camp? Yes, food is important, but playtime is remembered fondly long after the troop has returned home. Come play with us! Experience STEM program activities girls of all ages will love! Many activities can be applied to your camping theme or badge requirements. Bring your sense of humor and plan to get messy! No experience required.
Supplies Needed: All supplies and instructions will be supplied. Handouts will be available on the gsgreatescape.org website.
Get the the inside scoop on WAGGGS-to which we all belong- from experienced lifelong Girl Scouts. We will discuss a ‘Short & Snappy” experience. We will review up to date girl aimed program materials for troops of all levels.
Sorry, but this workshop is full!! Please signup for one of our other exciting workshops.
Come join in the fun! Here’s your chance to relive those childhood camp memories of archery or learn what fuss is all about. This is your time to shoot without your girls around.
Supplies Needed: All equipment provided and instruction will be given. All ability levels welcome.
Sorry,but this workshop is full!! Please signup for one of our other exciting workshops.
With a little wrist action and a piece of glass, we will turn oven-bake clay into a spiral one-of-a-kind creation. Add an “e” pin and you have a pendant you will be proud to wear or give as a gift.
Supplies Needed: All materials will be provided.
If you like to hike…or walk… and explore but don’t have (or use) a compass, your cellphone can help you get around and answer lots of questions about the things you see!
Learn to use 2 free apps, AllTrails to find a trail that’s just right for your ability and mileage (and stay on it) AND iNaturalist to answer eternal questions like…
“What is THAT tree?” and “What is that bird that I hear?” and “What a pretty flower…salamander…bug…fungus! I NEED to know what it is!”
We’ll pair learning to use these applications with a short hike (1-3 miles) either locally or further afield, depending on the experience of those signed up …and it will include a picnic/daypacked lunch.
Supplies Needed: You’ll need a cellphone and before arriving at camp you’ll want to add https://www.alltrails.com/mobile and https://www.inaturalist.org/signup (Both are available for Android or iPhone.
If you like to hike…or walk… and explore but don’t have (or use) a compass, your cellphone can help you get around and answer lots of questions about the things you see!
Learn to use 2 free apps, AllTrails to find a trail that’s just right for your ability and mileage (and stay on it) AND iNaturalist to answer eternal questions like…
“What is THAT tree?” and “What is that bird that I hear?” and “What a pretty flower…salamander…bug…fungus! I NEED to know what it is!”
We’ll pair learning to use these applications with a short hike (1-3 miles) either locally or further afield, depending on the experience of those signed up …and it will include a picnic/daypacked lunch.
Supplies Needed: You’ll need a cellphone and before arriving at camp you’ll want to add https://www.alltrails.com/mobile and https://www.inaturalist.org/signup (Both are available for Android or iPhone.
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Do you have a project that you have been meaning to finish “some day”? “Some day” is here! Bring your unfinished sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, scrapbook, or any other unfinished project and work on it among friends. The workshop will be offered all day. You can sign up for as many sessions as you want.
Supplies Needed: Bring whatever supplies are needed for your project.
Make adorable and simple pumpkins using mason jar lids and decorative ribbon. Use them as Fall decorations, or as a hostess gift for Thanksgiving.
Supplies Needed: Please bring sharp scissors capable of cutting fabric ribbon. A supply of 3/8″ ribbon will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
SORRY! This workshop is full. Please sign up for one of our other workshops.
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.
Supplies Needed: Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will be provided.
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
Do you have a project that you have been meaning to finish “some day”? “Some day” is here! Bring your unfinished sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, scrapbook, or any other unfinished project and work on it among friends. The workshop will be offered all day. You can sign up for as many sessions as you want.
Supplies Needed: Bring whatever supplies are needed for your project.
We will make fun envelopes with calendars, scrapbook paper, and origami. We should be able to make 5-6 envelopes, and will also discuss mailing requirements.
Supplies Needed: Pencil, paper scissors, glue stick
Have you ever seen painted rocks dotted about? How about creating some of your own to leave for others to find or just to keep. Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary and paint some rocks to bring home and hide for others. Artistic ability not necessary, great craft for beginners and experienced alike.
Supplies Needed: All supplies will be provided.