Class Description

Adventure Course Low - Participate in group challenges and learn how to share activities with your girls.

E/M

3 Hr.

FREE

AHA CPR only - This course partially fulfills qualifications for a Level 1 troop first aider – includes child and adult CPR. (The length of the CPR certification is 2 years. Does not include First Aid Certification (offered separately).

E

3 Hr.

$15.00

AHA First Aid only - This course partially fulfills qualifications for a Level 1 troop first aider – includes First Aid only. (The length of the first aid certification is 2 years.) Does not include CPR Certification (offered separately).

E

3 Hr.

$15.00

AHA First Aid/CPR - This course fulfills qualifications for a Level 1 troop first aider, including basic first aid and child/adult CPR. (The length of the first aid certification is 2 years & CPR certification is 2 years).

E

6 Hr.

$25.00

Archery - Make a few bull’s eyes at the archery range. Spend time learning the basics of archery and enjoy your success as you hit the target.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$3.00

Awesome Crafts – You’ll have an opportunity to make a variety of cool crafts. Supplies, safety, & resources will be covered. Complete 6 craft projects to take home.

E

1½ Hr.

$8.00

Bead Work (Beginning) - Beginning Bead Work with pony beads and leather lacing making a patriotic key ring/chain and safety pin bead work making the 5 levels of GS lapel pin or a "Pins & Pearls" ornament.

E

1½ Hr.

$3.00

Board Games/Card Games - Committee will have an assortment of popular board games/cards or you can bring your favorite games with you! Network & play games with others - on your own (no instructor).

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Box Oven - Learn how to make a box oven and cook in one.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Campfire Gourmet - Learn recipes and advanced techniques for creative outdoor cooking. Pre-planned menus will be used. Prerequisite: Basic Outdoor Skills or More Troop Camping Basics.

M/C

3 Hr.

$8.00

Card Making – Make 3 greeting cards using different techniques; utilize decorative edging (scissors) and/or rubber stamps.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Challenge Tower - Meet the challenge of the tower – climb to the top of the tower & ride zipline down.

C

2 Hr.

$15.00

Counted Cross Stitch (Advanced) - This class is for participants who already know the basics of counted cross stitch. Come for advanced instructions. Work on your own project and get help if needed.

M

1½ Hr.

FREE

Counted Cross-Stitch (Beginning) – Whether you’re a veteran stitcher or you need to be taught how to thread a needle, you’ll enjoy checking out a collection of extremely girl-friendly cross stitch kits. You will not need to bring anything (unless you’d like to bring your favorite tools) because the kits have everything, including scissors. We will also discuss buying your own materials and examine samples.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$8.00

Crochet Beginning I - Beginning Crochet covering basic stitches: slip stitch, single- and double crochet, turning work; additional stitches if time permits. Participants may make sampler, hot pad, scarf etc with knowledge of basic stitches during the weekend and afghans and other items after returning home. This class is for the true beginner; please no experienced crocheters!

E

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Crochet Beginning II - Beginning Crochet covering basic stitches: slip stitch, single- and double crochet, turning work; additional stitches if time permits. Participants may make sampler, hot pad, scarf etc with knowledge of basic stitches during the weekend and afghans and other items after returning home. This class is for the beginner with some experience or who has taken Beginning Crochet I previously.

E

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Crochet, Intermediate - Intermediate Crochet covering various more-advanced stitches (e.g. shell stitch, popcorn stitch, ripple pattern etc.), Double Braid Hairpin Lace/Crochet and additional stitches as time permits. Participants may bring a pattern they need help with and the necessary supplies to work on that pattern, or participant may make a sampler, hot pad, scarf, etc. using new stitches and afghans and other items after returning home. $2.50 for Crochet Fork (optional)

M

1½ Hr.

FREE or $2.50

Effective Leader with your Daughter in the Troop - Have fun and lots of discussion while learning techniques that allow both you & your daughter to receive the maximum benefit and growth opportunity while leading and parenting in the same troop

E

3 Hr.

FREE

Exploring Nature with your Troop – Learn a variety of hands-on nature appreciation activities for local park or backyard that can be adjusted for Daisies to Cadettes. Gain some familiarity with field guides & online resources.

E

3 ½ Hr.

$2.50

Fire Building & Outdoor Cooking - Participants will be qualified to cook outdoors with troops and to burn ceremonial fires. Participants will cook a meal in the out-of-doors using 3-4 different techniques including preparation and cleaning techniques suitable for camping. Prerequisite for class: Troop Camping Basics.

E/M

4½ Hr.

$8.00

Free Time – Free time to explore camp on your own, rest, read, chat, whatever!!

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Friendship Blanket (no sew blanket) – make & take a blanket with some new friends. If you can tie a knot, you can make these blankets. You will bring your choice of fleece material.

E/M

3 Hr.

FREE

Girl World – It’s a Jungle Out There – Check your Good Housekeeping at the door, ladies. It’s a whole new world out there, and Paris Hilton is the queen. We’ll give you the inside scoop on pop culture, blog-madness, and IM-lingo. It’ll be flippin’ sweet! TTYL8ER!

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Glyphs – Want to learn a form of stained glass that even 6th grade girls & up can do? Come and create a unique glass piece using hobby lead, glass nuggets, a bevel, and a soldering iron.

M

3 Hr.

$12

Gourd Birdhouses – Learn how to do a quick project with the girls, with not that much equipment needed. Paint a beautiful birdhouse in 1.5 hrs.

E

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Henna the Wonder Plant - Learn about henna – how to grow it, where to get it, how to make it & store it. Learn all the facts and the many wonderful uses of "REAL" Henna.

E

1½ Hr.

$2.00

Hike to Explore Camp - Take a hike and explore Camp Misty Mountain! Go on a self-guided hike (maps/suggested routes provided). Network with others or enjoy time on your own. No instructor/guide.

E/M

1½ Hr.

FREE

Home Decorating – Do you want to learn how to decorate a room like a professional? This class will teach you some of the basics of decorating by helping you understand colors, fabric patterns, textures, proportions, and how they will make your room have that ambiance you are looking for.

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Horseback Riding (Ring Lesson) - Build your horseback riding skills in the ring. This activity is a great choice for beginner riders.

E/M

2 Hr.

$15.00

Horseback Riding (Trail Ride) - After passing a riding control test in the ring, participants will take a leisurely trail ride. If you do not pass the control test, you will have a ring lesson.

M

2 Hr.

$15.00

Knots & Strings – Learn to tie 7 basic knots & rope tricks to share with your troop. Fun activities using ropes.

E

1½ Hr.

$1.00

Lashing - Hands on – learn basic lashing skills (square and round lashing).

E/M

1½ Hr.

FREE

Learning While Serving – Serving the Needs of our Community Through Service. The workshop will cover aspects of the PARC (Preparation, Action, Reflection, Celebration) Model and address the essence of Girl Scouting serving the needs of the community. Information about service opportunities provided.

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Macramé Fun – This is an introduction to macramé. Participants will learn how to tie several knots & complete 2 projects. Once you’ve learned the basic knots you’ll be able to make plant hangers, wall hangings, jewelry, and more.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$8.00

Making Jewelry to Wear – Basic jewelry making class. Learn about beading tools, supplies, findings, & bead styles. Make a full set of jewelry (necklace, bracelet & earrings.)

M

3 Hr.

$15.00

Massage Therapy - Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute or 1-hour relaxation massage from a professional masseuse. Relieve your stress and relax your muscles!

E

30 min or 1 Hr.

$40/$70

Nighttime Fun - Games, hikes, astronomy, and fun activities that can be done at night with Girl Scouts in the out-of-doors. Each participant receives a booklet of activities to use with their troop or group. 1.5 hours in afternoon + 2 hour night session – must attend both sessions.

E/M

3 Hr.

$10.00

Orienteering – Learn the basics of orienteering (using a map and compass to find your way).

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Plaster of Paris Crafts – Learn how to use plaster of paris in different molds. Participants will create an item or two from the beginning as well as paint some items previously made.

E

1½ Hr.

$4.00

Pressed Flowers - Learn different ways to press your flowers then putting them under glass in different ways. We will even frame one of your designs.

E

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Proper Etiquette – Have you ever wanted to know what fork to use with what? We’ll go over the proper etiquette for a formal dinner including table manners & place settings. We will also have fun having an old-fashioned charm class, where we will learn to sit, stand, and walk with grace (even when you stumble over your feet or fall off your heels – ha, ha!) This won’t be a stuffy class; it will be fun laughing at ourselves!

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) – Learn the ancient art of Pysanky – a centuries-old technique for decorating Easter Eggs in a Batik-type style using traditional symbols.

M/C

3 Hr.

$8.00

Quilling – Want to learn a craft that can take your paper projects from "blah" to "wow"? Quilling, or paper filigree, is the centuries old craft of rolling strips of paper. Learn just how easy it is to embellish scrapbook pages, cards, tags, and photo mats. Learn to make basic quilling shapes then combine it all to make several projects. ($4 if we can locate dollar kits, otherwise $8).

M

3 Hr.

$4.00 or $8.00

Quilting (Beginning) – Learn how to assemble & begin hand quilting techniques by using a preprinted panel that can be finished at home into a pillow or sampler for later display..

M/C

3 Hr.

$10.00

Rubber Stamping - Participants will learn card making techniques & leave class with 3 completed projects.

E

1½ Hr.

$5.00

Scrapbooking for Beginners – Learn the basics of scrapbooking – how to crop photos, select coordinating paper, embellish with stickers, & preserve your memories! Leave with 1-2 completed 12x12 Creative Memories album pages.

E

1½ Hr.

$8.00

Scrapbooking – Complete an Album! Learn the basics of scrapbooking – how to crop photos, select coordinating paper, embellish with stickers, and preserve your memories! Participant will choose a camping/Scout, baby boy/girl, or sweetheart/prom theme and COMPLETE an entire 7x7 Album! Includes everything except your photos.

E/M

3 Hr.

$40.00

Spanish, Conversational – Learn beginning conversational Spanish for everyday situations

E

3 Hr.

FREE

Star Gazing (aka Amateur Astronomy) - Learn what to look for in the winter sky. Identify some constellations, double stars & star clusters and learn to read a star chart. We'll have an indoor gazing activity if the skies aren't crystal clear like last year.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$3.00

Storytelling - Discover how stories can enhance your Scouting program. An interactive, fun time, this class is appropriate for all scouting levels, from Daisy thru Older Girls.

E

3 Hr.

FREE

SWAPS (BASIC) - Learn to make simple swaps that can be used with Daisies on up to the older girls.

E

1½ Hr.

$3.00

SWAPS (Quick & Easy plus Recycled) – A wide variety of new SWAP ideas will be presented, concentrating on quick and easy swaps and the use of recycled materials keeping the cost of this workshop low.

E/M

1½ Hr.

$3.00

Sweatshirt Designs –Participants will have an opportunity to decorate a sweatshirt using various art media: stencils, iron-ones, paint, buttons, and/or bows. "I’ll bring the shirts and anything goes."

E

1½ Hr.

$8.00

Tea Time – Join us to learn about tea traditions & ceremonies from around the world. Then, sit, relax, sip, and enjoy tea time!

E

1½ Hr.

$3.00

Tie Dying - Learn how to tie-dye cotton clothing using professional dyes, rubber bands, clothes pins and know-how. Add $14 to buy a kit of everything needed to dye about 6 t-shirts; $24 for a 20 t-shirt kit; $45 for a 50 t-shirt kit.

E

1½ Hr.

$7.00

Troop Camping Basics - Cabins - First step for troops planning troop camping. Teaches adults the steps in teaching girls to plan and carry out a one-night overnight, covering health & safety considerations, facilities available at council camps, meal planning, kaper charts, equipment and packing. This course is required for troops to use indoor facilities with kitchens & bathrooms (lodges, cabins).

E/M

3 Hr.

$8.00

Volleyball – Learn the fundamentals of volleyball and have FUN!

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

What to do Instead of Screaming – Learn fun and productive ways to work with your troop using cooperative games.

E

1½ Hr.

FREE

Your Own Hobby - Bring your own project/hobby to work on, or just come see what everyone else is working on! Network & work on your own.

E

1½ Hr.

FREE