Mountain Magic Leader Weekend
Misty Goes "Greco-Roman"
13th Annual Mountain Magic Adult Girl Scout Weekend
Camp Misty Mountain, Armuchee, Georgia
January 24-26, 2014
Registration Deadline: 11/30/2013
Discount when you register by 8 pm 10/31!
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Mountain Magic Leader Weekend Misty Goes "Greco-Roman" 13th Annual Mountain Magic Adult Girl Scout Weekend Camp Misty Mountain, Armuchee, Georgia January 24-26, 2014 Registration Deadline: 11/30/2013 Discount when you register by 8 pm 10/31! |
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Updated 09/19/13
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; please let us know if you need specific assistance (see “Scholarships”, page 7). 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 up to one 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 2014.
OPTION 1: Weekend Pass, With Lodging
Check-In Friday between 4-8 PM, Check-Out Sunday after 2 PM. Includes five meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch) and overnight accommodations (two nights).
Register by 10/31 @ 8pm: $70.00; afterwards until 11/30: $80.00.
OPTION 2: Weekend Pass, Off-Site Lodging
Check-In Friday between 4-8 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. 4).
Register by 10/31 @ 8pm: $50.00; afterwards until 11/30: $60.00.
Check-In Friday between 4-8 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 10/31 @ 8pm: $52.00; afterwards until 11/30: $62.00.
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 10/31 @ 8pm: $60.00; afterwards until 11/30: 70.00.
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 10/31 @ 8pm: $40.00; afterwards until 11/30: $50.00.
Reservation Deadline: 11/30/2013 - DISCOUNT WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 10/31 @ 8 PM!
Space is limited. First come, first served.
PLEASE READ ALL PAGES FOR EVENT DETAILS!
Saturday Evening Drop-In Activities instead of late night classes.
Silk-screening will return; there will also be an option for pre-purchasing a customized shirt/bag prior to the event. Details will be emailed to all registered participants in December.
To encourage making new friends/networking at the event, participants will be limited to one roommate “buddy” request.
No door prizes this year, but there will be camper-nominated awards!
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 $15 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 $15 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. Units are wheelchair accessible, but those with mobility impairments may prefer to stay in units closest to the dining hall. For more information about our site and to view a virtual tour of Camp Misty Mountain, visit http://www.3leaves.org/council/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 strongly recommend that you be open to cabin/bed assignment with people outside of your Service Unit. We will make every effort to accommodate cabin assignments for you and a “buddy.” To share sleeping units with a buddy, you MUST both note each other’s name in the “roommate” section when you register. Please list only one buddy. Read more about Camp Misty Mountain online.
Cabins/beds are assigned upon receipt of your registration form FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED! If you are requesting accommodations with a buddy, we will assign sleeping arrangements when the LAST roommate’s registration form is received. 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 will be reserved for those who have mobility limitations (limited spaces). Please indicate any mobility impairment or limitations on your registration form so that we may accommodate your needs. Also, please indicate if you use a CPAP machine so that we can ensure that your bed is located near an electrical outlet.
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 utilizing mattresses on the floor and costs $100 for the weekend. Note that this unit is a 20-30 minute walk or a short car ride from the main camp. Please contact Lianne Griffin at 770-621-9043 no later than October 31 if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. This unit may be reserved for staff.
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. Please do 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.
Please go to our website at http://www.3leaves.org/mm2014/classes2014.html to see all of the classes that we will be offering this year. Bold indicates new classes in 2014! There are photos posted for many of the classes, along with detailed descriptions, class supply lists, length, class fee, and instructor name. You can also check the website to see which classes are already FULL! Remember, to ensure the best selection of classes and your first choice of units/sleeping accommodations, register EARLY! We assign classes and units/beds in the order that registrations are received.
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 (http://www.3leaves.org/mm2014/menu2014.html). 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!
Cell phones have previously NOT worked at Misty Mountain, but we were told that a new cell tower is under construction! Previously, once you crossed the mountain, there was no cell service (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Metro PCS previously did NOT work at camp). We are hopeful that this year you may find this has changed, but at the time of this writing, the new cell tower was not yet functional.
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 “Greco-Roman”). 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 and a number of get acquainted activities, including a torch relay! Following that, participants may take classes, have free time, or make and trade swaps with others. From 10PM – midnight, enjoy socializing and swapping in the dining hall. All night owls welcome.
Wear a costume (togas, chitons, or peplos are appropriate) to dinner on Saturday (this is optional, but lots of fun!) After dinner Saturday, we will have a costume contest (come dressed as your favorite Greek or Roman god or goddess) and a Toga Party. There will also be mini Olympics and performances!! Afterward, participate in evening activities or have free time.
Camper Awards will be given throughout the weekend (nominated by our participants). On Sunday, we’ll have a Scouts Own as part of our closing ceremony after lunch.
Please consider participating in our annual Service Project. This year, we will again be collecting toiletries to make Outreach Hygiene Kits for Stand Up for Kids - Atlanta, an organization that helps homeless and street kids. (Note: this is a continuation of Carly Pope’s 2011 Gold Award Project!) Please bring any of the following items: Small flashlights, deodorant (male/female), Lip Balm, Disposable Razor, Travel Size Shampoo – Conditioner – Soap, Tissue Pack, Toothbrush - Toothpaste - Dental Floss, Sun Screen, Handi-Wipes, Feminine Products, Comb/Brush, and Wash Cloths.
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!
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, especially if you are a light sleeper. You will need to bring basic craft supplies, paper/pencil, sit-upon, camera, and other general items. Past participants have found it helpful to also bring a box and packing paper to take crafts home (optional). 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.
For 30 minutes after the lunch hour on Saturday, we will have a short “turtle time” for you to relax and regroup. “Turtle Time” is a Girl Scout term that originated at summer camp and typically means a rest period/quiet period. This would be a great time to share ideas with your fellow campers, plan a skit/dance for the evening activities, or take a walk around camp.
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.
Each year, we have many “fundraisers” that make specific assistance (scholarships) possible for weekend participants. Scholarships (excluding class fees) are available to volunteers that reside in the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Council or to instructors regardless of council. (If you reside outside of this council, please contact your own council for possible scholarship assistance). In 2013, SIXTEEN scholarships were awarded, totaling $230. 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 included in a silent auction on Sunday. See a member of our decorations committee for more information.
Custom Scrapbook - We will be taking pictures all weekend, and we’re asking participants to share their best photos with us. Our talented historian will be making a scrapbook, and there may be options available for you to purchase a digital copy too. Stay tuned!
Silk-screening will be offered on Saturday night. Screen printing is $3 for the first item, $2 for an additional item. The area for printing needs to be 12" X 12".
Last year, we introduced the option of pre-ordering/pre-paying for a customized shirt and/or a cotton tote bag which was available at check-in. We offered short, three-quarter, and long sleeve t-shirts, plus sweatshirts. They were a big hit, so we’ve decided to offer them again in 2014. Registered participants will get detailed information in December, plus instructions for ordering/paying, so stay tuned!
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 your checkbook or some additional cash for sodas, the scrapbook, and our decoration auction (Sunday). These are all OPTIONAL opportunities which we make available to you as a service.
In our thirteen year history, we have never had to cancel our event due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events. But with that said, if we must cancel our event, no refunds will be given. Most of our fees are spent well before the event (location rental, food contracts, patches, supplies, etc.) If the event cancels, you will be notified by email and our website will be updated at least 24 hours before the event. We would be as heartbroken as you in the unlikely chance of cancellation! If we haven’t announced a cancellation at least 24 hours in advance, the event is ON!!
Did your plans change? Do you need to cancel? Refunds (less a $15 processing fee) will be given for written cancellations only and must be postmarked/email date stamped no later than December 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM. All refund requests should be emailed to mountainmagicleaderweekend@yahoo.com or mailed via U.S. Mail to Marie Wright. Substitutions will be allowed pending class availability (with a $15 processing fee). Contact Marie at 770-682-5904 if you will be taking the place of someone else.
READ this Registration Info Packet in its entirety! Please download and print the Mountain Magic Reservation Form (the last 4 pages of the Info Packet) and a Girl Scout health form (from Council, opens in new window). Complete both forms and mail them with your payment (see below) to Marie Wright. You may also scan your forms and email them to Marie at mountainmagicleaderweekend@yahoo.com. (Update 9-19-13: An online registration system is in the works, but is not active yet.)
Our mailing address: Mountain Magic Leader Weekend, c/o Marie Wright, 2257 Rocksram Ct., Buford, GA 30519
Payment may be made online by major credit card or bank account debit using PayPal at www.3leaves.org/mm2014. 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.” If you register and pay online, you’re done! If you prefer to register manually, 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 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 2014. You will pay your specific class fees for the classes you are registered to take at check-in.
Still have questions? Need help filling out your registration form? Please contact Marie Wright at mountainmagicleaderweekend@yahoo.com or 770-682-5904. 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!