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Mountain Magic Leader Weekend Juliette’s School of Magic and Wizardry 12th Annual Mountain Magic Adult Girl Scout Weekend Camp Misty Mountain, Armuchee, Georgia January 25-27, 2013
Reservation Deadline: 11/30/2012 |
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Updated 10/23/12
All options include a personalized event folder and weekend schedule, nametag/swap necklace, custom patch, meals (as indicated), unlimited coffee/tea/cocoa, a site map, and all weekend day and evening activities. Campers provide their own transportation (carpooling suggested). Please note: some classes have additional fees, payable at camp during check-in (cash only). A limited number of scholarships are available for volunteers in the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta council; please let us know if you need specific assistance (see “Scholarships”, page 8). Classes, as well as cabins/beds are assigned in the order registration forms are received. If you would like to be assigned to a cabin with a friend, note roommate’s name on the registration form. Note: BOTH roommates must note each other’s name on the form! Detailed confirmations, personalized class schedules, and weekend specifics will be sent to you in early January 2013.
OPTION 1: Weekend Pass, With Lodging
Check-In Friday anytime between 4-9 PM, Check-Out Sunday after 2 PM. Includes five meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch) and overnight accommodations (two nights).
Register by 8 pm 11/12/12: $70.00; afterwards through 11/30/12: $80.00.
OPTION 2: Weekend Pass, Off-Site Lodging
Check-In Friday anytime between 4-9 PM, Check-Out Sunday after 2 PM. Includes four meals of your choice. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS NOT PROVIDED. This is a great option for locals and others who wish to come to the event but stay overnight elsewhere. Off-site lodging is available – see Off-Site Accommodations (p. 3).
Register by 8 pm 11/12/12: $50.00; afterwards through 11/30/12: $60.00.
OPTION 3: Friday Night Only
Check-In Friday anytime between 4-9 PM, Check-Out Saturday 7-8:30 PM (NOTE: must vacate sleeping accommodations Saturday before 8AM to accommodate Saturday night campers checking in). Includes three meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and overnight accommodations (Friday night only).
Register by 8 pm 11/12/12: $55.00; afterwards through 11/30/12: $65.00.
OPTION 4: Saturday Night Only
Participant Check-In Saturday 7:30-9:30 AM, Check-Out Sunday after 2 PM. (NOTE: you may check into lodging accommodations during Saturday lunch hour and before first afternoon class). Includes four meals (Saturday lunch - Sunday lunch) and overnight accommodations (Saturday night only).
Register by 8 pm 11/12/12: $60.00; afterwards through 11/30/12: 70.00.
OPTION 5: Saturday Day Only
Participant Check-In Saturday 7:30-9:30 AM, Check-Out Saturday 7-8:30 PM. Includes two meals (Saturday lunch and dinner), no overnight accommodations.
Register by by 8 pm 11/12/12: $35.00; afterwards through 11/30/12: $45.00.
Your choice of Service Projects
Great new classes
Custom preordered T-Shirts (instead of silk-screening)
The Mountain Magic Leader Weekend may be attended by ANY currently registered Adult Girl Scout Volunteer (i.e., Lifetime Member or someone who has paid annual dues). You do not need to be a troop “leader” to join us! Do you need to renew your annual adult registration? Are you a brand new volunteer? If so, visit the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta website at http://www.gsgatl.org prior to registering for our weekend.
New Member Registration – go to the website and click “Join Us” in the upper right. Select New Member Registration to complete your registration form and pay your $12 annual membership dues. You will also need to complete a Volunteer Application form online at https://www.gsgatl.org/get-involved/volunteer/Pages/Volunteer-Application.aspx
Member Re-registration – go to the website and click “Join Us” in the upper right. Select “Member Re-registration” to complete your registration form and pay your $12 annual membership dues online.
Call the council office at 770-702-9100 for more information.
Camp Misty Mountain is located in NW Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, surrounded by a national forest with a 100-acre lake. Facilities used during the weekend include: two-story dining hall, five winterized cabin units (heated buildings), archery range, adventure course, and horseback riding facilities. Each unit has a fire ring and outdoor program space. All units are wheelchair accessible. For more information about Camp Misty Mountain, visit www.3leaves.org/mm-common/cmm.htm.
Misty Mountain is a Girl Scout CAMP! Cabins at Misty Mountain are somewhat “primitive” in nature, although every unit is heated and has flush toilets (so it’s not really “roughing it!”) Unfortunately, there is no “maid” service, nor is there a “porter” or other hotel amenities. If you have never camped at one of our Girl Scout Camps before, this will give you a good introduction to camp. We think that Misty Mountain is pretty plush when it comes to camping! This is a Girl Scout facility, so ALCOHOL, FIREARMS, ILLEGAL DRUGS, and PETS ARE PROHIBITED. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Council property.
This weekend is a great way to meet new people and get new ideas. We recommend that you be open to random cabin/bed assignment. However, if you wish to share sleeping units with a “buddy”, you MUST both note each other’s name in the “roommate” section when you register. We will do our best to accommodate requests.
Cabins/beds are assigned upon receipt of your registration form FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED! Register early if you have a strong preference for unit and/or bunk (i.e., top bunk vs. bottom bunk). Cabins closest to the dining hall and lower bunk beds are reserved for those who have mobility limitations (limited spaces). Please indicate any mobility impairment or limitations so that we may accommodate your needs.
We offer Night Owl/Early Bird and warm/cool cabin choices. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. Participants who want to stay up after 10 PM should plan to socialize in the dining hall until ready to settle down in the units (so others are not disturbed). We will have games and puzzles set up in the dining hall – previous guests have enjoyed working on these and staying up into the wee hours talking/socializing!
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Early Bird (early-to-bed) |
lights-out & quiet at 10 PM |
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Night Owl (late-to-bed) |
lights-out & quiet at midnight |
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Warm cabin |
76° |
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Cool cabin |
68° |
Please indicate on your registration form the ONE THING that is most important to you: unit, bunk, temperature, late/early, or being with a friend as we will use this information to place you if your first choice of accommodations is unavailable! Individuals registering with a buddy should select the same unit preference (warm/cool and early/late).
Please note that ALL UNITS will have classes in the common areas during the day and MAY have classes assigned in the common areas from 7-10PM. To avoid areas where a class may be assigned in the evening, you should select Blue Gill Bay or Shellcracker Cove (and request that you NOT be assigned in the leader room). These are the only units that have separate buildings for the sleeping areas and common areas. Blue Gill Bay and Shellcracker Cove MAY have classes assigned in one of the sleeping areas of the unit during the daytime only. This means that if you want to be able to visit your sleeping area/bunk during the day, a class MAY be in progress. Your personal items will not be disturbed, but if you think you might want to take a nap during the day, this may be disruptive for you. Please note in the special needs area of the registration form if you do not want to be assigned to a sleeping area where a class may be assigned during the day. We are hopeful that providing this information will help light sleepers choose an appropriate unit to ensure undisturbed rest. We apologize for this inconvenience, but this is the only way we can offer the large variety of classes during the weekend.
If you would like to participate in weekend activities (classes, meals, etc.) but prefer to stay elsewhere, you should sign up for OPTION 2 (Weekend Pass, Off-Site Lodging) when registering for the weekend. Visit http://www.3leaves.org/mm-common/offsite.html for details.
The Farmhouse (a winterized unit at the North End of Camp Misty Mountain) MAY be available for a Service Unit (or group of 10 or more friends) to reserve separately. It will accommodate up to 20 people and costs $100 for the weekend. Please contact Lianne Griffin at 770-621-9043 no later than 11/12/12 if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. Otherwise, this unit will be reserved for staff only as it is a 20-30 minute walk or a short car ride from the main camp.
Other off-site lodging options include the following:
Camp Sidney Dew (Northwest Georgia Boy Scout Camp), chstone@bsamail.org
Calhoun KOA, 2523 Redbud Rd, Calhoun, GA 706-629-7511
Ramada Inn, 1204 Redbud Rd, Calhoun, GA 706-629-9207
Other motels in Calhoun or Dalton (Jameson Inn, La Quinta, Country Inn & Suites, others)
James "Sloppy" Floyd State Park, Summerville, GA 30747 1-800-864-7275 / 1-706-857-0826
Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA 30738 1-800-864-7275 / 1-706-657-4050
Vehicles may park in the main parking lot by the dining hall on paved surfaces only. You may NOT park in any grassy areas. After checking in, you will be allowed to unload your car at your assigned unit (pending ranger approval), but you will then need to immediately move your car to designated parking spaces. Carpooling is recommended – spaces are limited. Please park in the designated areas only.
Temperatures have ranged from the low 30s to the low 60s, but we are in the mountains, so temperatures do vary (low/high averages are 29⁰/50⁰). You will be in heated units, although you will be walking around camp between classes; there are also some outdoor classes. So far, we have never been snowed out, but we have had occasional rain. Plan to dress/pack accordingly and you’ll be fine!
All participants should plan to bring personal gear/clothing, a sleeping bag or twin bed linens and a pillow, a towel/washcloth, toiletries, a flashlight (have it handy when you arrive to check in!) and class fees. You may also want to bring eyeshades/earplugs. You will need to bring basic craft supplies, paper/pencil, sit-upon, camera, and other general items. A personalized packing list that includes items needed for the specific classes you are scheduled to attend will be sent to you in your confirmation packet in January, along with the general packing list.
Our classes/workshops are designed to enhance your personal growth and program skills for leading girls. And, activities are just plain fun! Our high quality sessions are presented by knowledgeable instructors and/or licensed professionals; some sessions may have an additional fee. You MAY NOT just drop in; you must be registered in order to attend a class. The number of participants for each class/workshop/activity is limited. All are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit our website to view classes offered this year. Please note your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class choice during each time slot. Every effort will be made to give you your first choice. If your first choice class/workshop/activity is full or cancelled, we’ll place you in your next choice. REGISTER EARLY so you won’t be disappointed (and get a discount, too)!
There will be limited opportunities to “switch” classes once registered. When you receive your confirmation packet in January, please pay close attention to the classes you are scheduled to attend. Please contact our registrar, Marie Wright, immediately if there are any discrepancies so that we may make adjustments prior to your arrival at camp. All class changes must be made no later than check-in so that we can provide our instructors with accurate class rosters and reimburse them appropriately. Instructors may NOT accept “walk-ins”.
Meals will be cooked and provided cafeteria-style by the Misty Mountain staff in the Dining Hall. We will be offering healthy “adult” choices and vegetarian options at all meals. The weekend menu is posted on our website. Please note any special dietary needs or food allergies on your registration form so that we may try to accommodate you. If you have unique dietary restrictions, please note these on the reservation form and you will be contacted with options. NOTE: meals may not be cooked in the camping units. We do have refrigerators in the main cabin of each unit, and you may store some personal food items there. PLEASE, DO NOT EAT FOOD IN THE UNITS THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU!! A snack table will be available all weekend long in the dining hall for all campers to share. Each camper is asked to bring a snack for the snack table. You may help yourself freely to the food choices in the dining hall. Remember to consider healthy choices, too!
We have found that cell phones DO NOT work at Misty Mountain. Once you cross the mountain, there is no cell service (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Metro PCS do NOT work at camp). A pay telephone is available at the pool, but communication with family members may be somewhat limited unless you cross back over the mountain. We consider this a FEATURE of the weekend! Emergency phone numbers (for the camp ranger) will be provided in your confirmation packet in the unlikely event that family members need to reach you during the weekend. Walkie-talkies will be available in each unit for communication with the camp ranger or First Aider for emergencies during the weekend. Cell phones make good alarm clocks during the weekend.
Swaps are the tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes. They were started long ago and were originally exchanged at National Girl Scout Senior Roundups (referred to as "Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere"). Swaps are still the perfect way for Girl Scouts to meet each other, promote friendship and remember a special event or Girl Scout Sister. At our Leader Weekend many participants exchange Swaps to remember the friends and fun they share all weekend, but this is optional (however, you may not get any from others if you don’t have some to trade).
Swaps can be simple or complex, cheap or expensive, whatever the maker desires. They can be made from foam, paper, felt, plastic, or “recycled” materials. Swaps usually tell something about the giver (where they are from, what they like) and often include contact information so the people they meet will remember them better. They often represent the event theme (our weekend theme this year is “Juliette's School of Magic and Wizardry”). Usually Swaps will have a pin so it can be attached to a swap hat or the special necklace we provide for all participants at check-in. So, make some to bring with you or you can make some at the weekend to exchange with other participants. Participants should plan to bring around 75-100 SWAPS. Need more info? Visit http://www.3leaves.org/4715/Swaps.htm to learn more, see samples, or get some ideas!
Our Entertainment Committee has been working overtime to make sure you have plenty of fun during the weekend. On Friday night, there will be an opening ceremony at 8PM. Following that, participants may take classes, have free time, or make and trade swaps with others After dinner Saturday, we will have a special presentation to the FIre Department for our service project, skits performed by the cabins and an old-fashioned sing-along! Afterward, take additional classes, or stay to continue singing or network with others. Stargazing will be offered both Friday and Saturday nights (weather permitting). Camper Awards will be given throughout the weekend (nominated by our participants). On Sunday, we’ll have a Scouts Own in the morning and a closing ceremony after lunch.
For 1.5 hours after the lunch hour on Saturday, cabins will have time for a "house" meeting. Each “house” is asked to plan a skit to be given Saturday evening using skit-in-a-bag supplies that will be provided for you. (Feel free to bring along some extra wizarding props from home as well!) Fire up your creativity for a fun Saturday night entertainment!
This year, we have TWO possible service projects for you to participate in!!
Stand Up for Kids gives support to youth living on the streets in the metro Atlanta area by providing counseling, meals, showers, etc. It is not an overnight shelter but a daytime facility that youth know they can visit when needed. We will again be making Outreach Hygiene Kits that will be given to youth when they come in to take showers.
Please bring any of the following items. The most needed are Travel size: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouthwash, dental floss, disposable razor, tissue packs, deodorant (male/female), lip balm, sun screen, handi-wipes, small flashlights, feminine products, comb/brush, and/or wash Cloths. We will be collecting donations in the dining hall in Stand Up For Kids marked boxes. For all who contribute, there will be a scroll for you to sign with either your name and/or troop/SU numbers that will be given to the organization with the kits.
In keeping with this year's theme, World of Wizardry, please bring one new stuffed toy Owl, Cat, or Frog with you to Camp to benefit locally displaced-by-fire & traumatized children care of Camp Misty Mountain's Fire Department - Station 8. A cute stuffed animal goes a long way in helping to distract a distressed child during scary times (home is ablaze, Mom is on a stretcher being lifted into an ambulance after a car accident, etc.) Around dinner on Saturday evening, a firefighter(s) from Station 8 will come in person to say hello and receive the stuffed animals. Please place your new stuffed toy Owl, Cat, or Frog on the marked table in the dining hall upon Check-in on Friday. It's going to be a magical display of caring indeed!
We’ll have a great “photo op” area and we’ll be taking group photos at check-in. Please stop by the registration desk on Sunday and share your camera’s memory card with us before you leave. The best pictures will be featured in our scrapbook, too!
Discounts are given to our class instructors and to campers who work as a camp helper during one or more class timeslots. Instructors receive $10 off the registration fee. If you would like to teach a class next year, please let us know! Camp Helpers will receive a $5 rebate to offset class fees. Camp helpers collect class rosters, take pictures, and assist the director. Note: this job involves walking around camp, so please consider this if you are mobility impaired. Sign up to be a Camp Helper on your registration form. Volunteers will be selected, first-come-first-served in the order registrations are received and there are limited opportunities.
Silk-screening will NOT be offered this year, but you WILL have the opportunity to pre-order a custom designed T-Shirt for the event! We will be taking pre-orders for a long-sleeve t-shirt with a custom design related to our theme. Additional t-shirts will not be available on site – you must preorder. T-shirts will be waiting for you during check-in. Watch our website for more details. We’ll also send an email to registered participants when orders are open.
Each year, we have many “fundraisers” that make specific assistance (scholarships) possible for weekend participants. Scholarships for up to half the registration fee (excluding class fees) are available to volunteers in the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Council. (If you reside outside of this council, please contact your own council for possible scholarship assistance). If you require any additional assistance a possible source is to contact your service unit for help. In 2012, SEVENTEEN scholarships were awarded, totaling nearly $506. Thanks for helping make this weekend a possibility for ALL volunteers!
Sodas and bottled water - may be purchased throughout the weekend for 50˘ each. They are located in the coolers in the dining hall. Scout’s honor – please use correct change.
Decoration Auction – Many of our weekend decorations will be “auctioned” off on Sunday. See a member of our decorations committee for more information.
Include payment for the event (for lodging/meals) at the time you register. Bring cash to pay for the classes chosen (exact amount will be detailed in your personalized confirmation letter in January). OPTIONALLY, you may also wish to bring some additional cash for sodas and our decoration auction on Sunday.
READ this Registration Info Packet in its entirety! Download and print the Mountain Magic Reservation Form (the last 3 pages of the Info Packet) & a Girl Scout Health History Form. Complete both forms and mail them with your payment to Mountain Magic Leader Weekend, c/o Marie Wright, 2257 Rocksram Ct., Buford, GA 30519-6481. Completed forms may also be scanned & emailed to Marie Wright at mmmwright@yahoo.com
Payment may be made online by major credit card or bank account debit using PayPal. Be sure to print out your payment confirmation receipt. You may also pay by personal check or money order payable to “Mountain Magic Leader Weekend.” Please mail your confirmation receipt or your check with the Mountain Magic Reservation Form and Girl Scout Health History Form to complete your registration. NOTE: If payment is not included with your registration form, you will be put on “standby” for the classes you request and WILL NOT be officially registered for your classes until payment for the weekend is received. Specific assistance (scholarships) may also be available; see our website to download the financial assistance form. You will be placed on “standby” until your Specific Assistance form is approved. Do NOT include class fees at this time. Weekend details listing your class schedule, including a supply list and class fees to be paid at camp, will be sent with your final confirmation packet in early January 2013. You will pay your specific class fees for the classes you are registered to take at check-in.
Need to cancel? Refunds and participant substitutions (less a $10 processing fee) will be considered for written cancellations only and must be postmarked/email date stamped no later than December 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM. All refund requests should be emailed to mmmwright@yahoo.com or mailed via U.S. Mail to Marie Wright. Class substitutions will be allowed pending class availability for replacement participants. Contact Marie Wright at 770-682-5904 if you are taking the place of someone else.
Still have questions? Need help filling out your registration form? Please call Mary Kottkamp at 404-668-5419 or email at ergmom@mac.com. We’ll be offering a free welcome conference call for new participants approximately two weeks before the event to answer your last minute questions and make sure you know what to expect when you arrive. Details for participating will be in your confirmation packet. If there is a problem with your reservation, a committee member will contact you.
We can’t wait to see you in January!