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Mountain Magic Leader Weekend 2015
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12/19/14
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Class Descriptions Mountain Magic Leader Weekend 2015 |
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| Please read all descriptions carefully & note if there is a fee. Fees for classes may be paid at check-in (cash only). | |
All classes/workshops have a limited number of spaces and are on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Class Name | Class Description | Instructor Provides | Participant Brings | Min Size | Max Size | Class Length (Hours) | Class Fee | Instructor |
| Archery COUNCIL CLASS [2 Sessions]  |
Go for the bull's eye. After a safety orientation, an archery instructor will guide you through practice shooting. If you are checking this class out for troop camping, it is for grades 4+. | All equipment | Nothing needed - dress for the weather. | 8 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Tori Barrett |
| Bourbon Street Bat Houses Click for photo! |
Make a Bat House and understand the criteria for successful bat houses, with tips for attracting bats. (You want to attract those wonderful mosquito eaters to your neighborhood!) Learn the value of bats and how to protect and conserve critical bat habitats. Understand why bats are in trouble and what you can do to help. | Instructions, pre-cut wood, mesh, fasheners, paint, paint supplies, bat fact book | Cordless or electric drill with Philips bit or screwdriver, if you have one, Hammer, Pencil, safety glasses, a willingness to work | 5 | 18 | 3 hrs | $8 | Genevieve Wright |
| Box Ovens COUNCIL CLASS  |
"I Gaar-UN-Tee, the best Box Oven Class EVER!" Make a box oven to use with your troop. Learn safety issues, rules, & recipes. Prerequisite: Platform Tents or Firebuilding and Outdoor Cooking 30 days prior to taking this class. |
Boxes, aluminum tape, handouts | One 75 sq. foot roll HEAVY DUTY aluminum foil (16.66 yds X 18 in, preferably Reynolds); box cutter with sharp blades; large scissors; personal water bottle or drink |
5 | 16 | 3 hrs | $10 | Amelia Denning, Peggy Foden |
| "Cabinoux", Lodges and S'Mores COUNCIL CLASS  |
Your party headquarters for camping. Mandatory training for troops planning an overnight experience with their girls using indoor facilities (hotels, cabins, lodges, etc.). Includes: GSGATL indoor facilities, other approved facilities, ceremonial fires, indoor and outdoor activities, health and safety, meal planning, packing and equipment. |
Fire building supplies, s'mores supplies (graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows), handouts | Volunteer Essentials, pen & paper, water bottle, possibly camp chair and tinder and kindling (small grocery bag or two large handfuls of 1) Kindling-pencil lead size to small finger size and 2) Tender -small finger size to 2 inches in diameter). Dress for the weather - will be outside for one hour of training |
6 | 24 | 3.5 hrs | $5 | Amelia Denning, Dee Komro |
| Camp Helper [8 Sessions] |
Camp helpers assist the Planning Committee by collecting class rosters and taking photos of classes in progress. You'll walk around camp and see what the classes are doing (this will help you pick which class you want to take next year!) You may also get to do some administrative tasks like filing or stuffing envelopes. Receive a $5 rebate at the end of your session as our thank-you! | Camera, list of class locations, instruction, $5 rebate | Wear comfortable shoes; dress for the weather. | 1 | 2 | 1½ hrs | Free | Lianne Griffin |
| Ceremonies & Traditions COUNCIL CLASS  |
Exploring Girl Scout traditions and their uses with troops, planning ceremonies with your girls, types and uses of ceremonies in Girl Scouts. |
Materials for trying out several ceremonies. Before class a very large handout will be Emailed. It is about 150 pages, and should be saved digitally, NOT PRINTED, in order to save trees. | ,Participants are asked to look over the handout and select three ceremonies that they would like to try out in class. We will get to as many as we can and talk about the others. | 4 | 20+ | 3 hrs | Free | Pat Callaway |
| Chain Maille Key Rings Click for photo! |
Chain Maille is one of the earliest forms of metal armor dating back to the 4th Century BC. In this class you will learn the basic techniques of Chain Maille, connecting metal jump rings to one another creating an artful design, by making a Mardi Gras memorabilia key ring. You will also receive handouts with instructions for other chain designs, info for suppliers of materials, and jewelry ideas. | Jump Rings, Key Ring, Charm and Instructions/Idea Sheets | Must have two (2) needle nose pliers. Regular pliers will not work for this project. If you have any questions, please contact instructor prior to coming to the weekend. | 6 | 24 | 1½ hrs | $4 | Rose Lowe |
| Challenge Tower - High Challenge Course COUNCIL CLASS Click for photo! |
Participants will climb 20–35 ft in the air and complete at least two elements. This activity includes two climbs, ground school, and a cooperative game. If you are checking this activity out for your troop, it is for grades 6+ | A belay safety system is in place at all times. Climbing helmets are provided for participants. All equipment provided. | All participants must wear close-toed shoes and long shorts or pants. Dress for the weather. | 8 | 16 | 3 hrs | $30 | Tori Barrett |
| Clay GS Bracelets |
Learning how to make GS jewelry - for example, a bracelet that looks like a GS cookie. |
All materials | Nothing needed | 10 | 18 | 1½ hrs | $10 | Frances Parks, Carol Townley |
| Clay GS Cookie Earrings Click for photo! |
Learning how to make GS jewelry - for example, a pair of earrings that looks like a GS Samoa cookie. | All materials | Nothing needed | 10 | 18 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Frances Parks, Carol Townley |
| Crafty T-shirt Designing Click for photo! |
Crafty t-shirt designing for special events, trips or just a simple fun activity to do with your scouts. |
Extra t-shirts, scissors, fabric paint, stencils, glitter and other crafts for decorating | 2 plain t-shirts and scissors | 4 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Gabrielle Todd |
| Crayon Art Click for photo! |
A fun way to work with crayons. You will learn to glue them on canvases then, with a hairdryer, let them melt down in interesting ways. |
Extension cords, some extra canvases, crayons, glue guns and glue sticks. | Boxes of new or used crayons (Crayola brand melts best) - if you want to get a head start, go ahead & take off the wrappers; canvases; hair dryer; glue gun & glue. Note: canvas boards are often sold in packs of 3 or 5, or as stretched canvas (on a frame). See examples. | 6 | 12 | 1½ hrs | Free | Lane Mumford (class #70); Melonie Luxbacher (class # 94) |
| Creating with Paper Mâché |
Introduction to the easy and inexpensive art of paper mâché. We will start one project (to be completed at home after drying) and finish another. |
Handouts and all supplies, plus partially completed projects to finish | Newspapers, plus shoebox to take home projects | 4 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Kim Elmore |
Crochet, Beginning |
An introduction to Crochet for BEGINNERS. Will learn to chain, single crochet and double crochet. |
Participants will receive a Crochet for Beginner's instruction booklet, crochet hook and small ball of yarn | Scissors | 4 | 12 | 3 hrs | $5 | Erica Scannavino, Mary Scannavino |
| Crochet Broomstick Lace Bracelets Click for photo! |
Make a beautiful bracelet for yourself or a friend using the broomstick lace stitch. Must be proficient in creating a foundation chain, single crochet, slip stitch and sewing on a button. | Crochet hooks, thread, buttons, and “broomsticks” | An F or G size crochet hook, scissors, needle and thread, and reading glasses if needed | 6 | 16 | 1½ hrs | $4 | Erica Scannavino, Mary Scannavino |
| Crocheted Daisies Click for photo! |
You take 6 pop tabs from soda cans and, using crochet thread, crochet them together to create a daisy. | Pop tabs, crochet thread, crochet hooks size E | Crochet hooks & crochet thread if you have them | 3 | 10 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Christel Trulson |
| Duck®Tape Masks [2 Sessions] Click for photo! |
Come and make your Duck® Tape Mardi Gras Mask before the party gets started after dinner. You only need to bring your own Duck® Tape. |
All supplies to make the mask except the tape - you bring your own two rolls of Duck® Tape. | Scissors, ruler, fabric mat if you have one. An X-acto knife & cutting mat if you have them; Two colors of Duck® Tape, in solid colors or patterns - the "look" is up to you! |
12 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Kippy Shea |
| Fascinator Flowers Click for photo! |
Simple fabric flower pin that can be worn on a blouse, hat, purse, headband, etc. as accent | Recycled fabric scraps; patterns & instructions; 2 or 3 irons; heat & bond material; pinbacks; tacky glue; beads / buttons for center of flower; glitter glue for edges | Fabric scissors; pencil or marking pen; a small hand towel. Please bring a small craft iron if you have one. Optional: fabric of your own choosing (quilt-weight, 20" x 10" minimum size) & a coordinating bead or button (½" diameter) for center. | 6 | 10 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Kathy Stephan |
| Flower Arranging Click for photo! |
Come learn the basic principles of flower design and try your hand at making a flower arrangement. Participants will make a beautiful centerpiece to take home. | Plastic pots, oasis floral foam, filler flowers and greenery, instruction handout | Please bring 1 dozen fresh roses (your choice of color) in a plastic pitcher/vase with water. Also bring flower snips or garden scissors. | 5 | 15 | 1½ hrs | $2 | Robin Antzoulatos |
Free Time |
Free time to explore camp on your own, rest, read, whatever!! Bring your own project/hobby to work on. Network with others or rest/work on your own. | Free time | Whatever you like! | 1½ hrs | Free | You | ||
| Friendship Blankets Click for photo! |
No sew blanket -make a blanket with new friends! Take completed blanket home with you. If you can cut fabric and tie a knot, you can make these blankets! You will cut corners off their fleece, cut strips along the edges, and tie knots to complete a no-sew friendship blanket. | Instructions, patterns, guidance & use of scissor sharpeners. | Two pieces of fleece of equal size and complementary in colors or patterns. Two yards of each fabric will make a throw or lap blanket; 3 yards each will make a full sized blanket for a twin or full mattress | 3 | 24 | 1½ hrs | $1 | Cheryl Marko, Genny Wright |
| Fun in the Outdoors COUNCIL CLASS |
This course is deigned for adults working with troops just beginning to explore the outdoors. Fun and educational activities to do with girls | All supplies at no cost to event | Good attitude and willingness to play outside in the cold. Dress for the weather as most of class time will be outside |
4 | 20 | 3 hrs | Free | Dee Komro, Peggy Foden |
| Fun with Yarn for all age levels Link (example) |
We will make several fun & easy yarn crafts suitable for all Girl Scout age groups. Includes drinking straw yarn weaving, yarn dolls, God's eyes, and several more great things to share with your troop. | Everything except yarn | Scissors and a skein of any color yarn | 5 | 24 | 1½ hrs | Free | Jennifer Clark |
| Getting the Most from your Digital Camera Click for photo! |
Tips, tricks, and hands-on practice to get the most from your point-and-shoot digital camera. | Handouts and examples | Digital camera with charged batteries and memory card; up to 3 of your best photos | 4 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $2 | Kim Elmore |
Glass Painting |
Learn the basics of glass painting. Decorate a votive holder and a glass sheet with frame. This is an inexpensive project for all girl levels. | Glass paints, acrylic paint, photocopies, paper, manila folders, masking tape, scissors, pencils, Windex, paper towels, glass votive, picture frame. | Paintbrushes, scissors | 4 | 16 | 1½ hrs | $7 | Marie Wright |
| Globetrotting with Girls for Leaders COUNCIL CLASS  |
Your girls want to travel internationally! Now what?? Learn the opportunities for your girls to travel internationally as a troop. Learn the process, timeline, options, fundraising ideas, and how to keep the process Girl Led. This is one of two required classes for international travel and cruises. | Handouts with guidelines. | Pen & paper; questions; Volunteer Essentials | 3 | 12 | 3 hrs | Free | Dollene Quinn |
| Gourd Bird Houses [2 Sessions] Click for photo! |
Learn how to transform gourds into beautiful bird houses | Gourds, cleaning supplies, wire, paper plates, drill, instructions, clear acrylic spray sealer. | Assorted paint brushes/sponges and acrylic paints in desired colors | 3 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $5 | Lianne Griffin |
| Hair Braiding Click for photo! |
Learning different types of hair braiding methods and ways to easily style and have fun with your hair. | Mannequin heads, beads, combs, rubber bands and hair ties. | Loose hair (preferably washed) and combs | 4 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $2 | Gabrielle Todd |
| Horseback Riding - Walking Trail Ride [2 Sessions] COUNCIL CLASS  |
After passing a riding control test in the ring, participants will take a leisurely (walking) trail ride. If you do not pass the control test, you will not be permitted to participate. A barn option will be substituted in case of inclement weather (or participants may request that class fees be refunded or may “donate” fees to the camp for horse programs). | Horse, helmet provided. | Long pants, socks, and riding boots with non-gripping sole and 1-inch heel (limited "loaner" boots available). | 5 | 10 | 1½ hrs | $25 | Peyton Love |
| How to be an Effective Leader with Daughter in Troop COUNCIL CLASS |
Give both your daughter and yourself a 100% positive Girl Scout experience. Achieve balance between your roles of leader and mom. Discover proven methods in dealing with concerns, | Personal resources, posters, basic training supplies | Pencil and paper | 6 | 20 | 3 hrs | Free | Sheila Mills |
| HS First Aid / CPR Re-Certification |
Recertification for AHA FA/AED/CPR | Classroom materials, manikins, test AED, face masks | Pen/pencil, paper, self-addressed stamped envelope | 6 | 16 | 1½ hrs | $20 | Andrea Hitchcock |
| Ice-Dying Clothing Click for photo! |
This fabric dying technique uses ice and dry dyes to create very intricate and beautiful colors on t-shirts, but using a method so simple that even the youngest child could do it. | Dyes, instructions, extra gloves, face masks, buckets. | T-shirts or other all-cotton clothing to dye, gallon-sized zip lock bags,vinyl or latex gloves. | 5 | 20 | 1½ hrs | $10 | Diane Loupe |
| Invest in Girls and Change the World: Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Annual Fund |
Only 7 percent of charitable donations in the USA go toward girls. We believe that our girls deserve the opportunity to dream big and build a better world ? and are worthy of our community?s support. We need your help ""to get her there. Class covers why Annual Fund is a priority for GSGATL and provides you with all information and resources you need to run a successful campaign and help make our girls a priority! |
Handouts, resources | Paper, pen/pencil | 3 | 12+ | 1½ hrs | Free | Shannon Hill |
Knots (7 Basic Knots of Scouting) |
Learn rope care and knot theory, the seven basic scouts knots along with when and how to use them. Take home cue cards with instructions and information on each knot (great to laminate and carry in your camping kit!), and samples you’ve made of each of the seven knots, ready to post on a Knot Board for your troop! | All supplies provided. | Pencil/pen & paper | 6 | 24 | 1½ hrs | $4 | Jennifer Heard, Sue Nunn |
| Laughter Yoga [2 Sessions]  |
Learn the health benefits of laughter yoga by participating in a session. This is not an “exercise” class per se… not yoga by “western” thought. It is cardio, but not what most think of as yoga. Please view this YouTube video with John Cleese in India. See also the short video Laughter Yoga, Laughing Away the Stress. | Expertise - instructor is certified in Laughter Yoga | Wear comfortable or work out clothes; bring water bottle | 7 | 20 | 1½ hrs | Free | Jennifer Cook |
| Laundry Bucket Tote Click for photo! |
Recycling laundry detergent tubs into designer totes | Yarn, needles, duct tape, bandana's, decorations, extension cords and surge protectors, dremel tool | Must have Sun Plastic Laundry detergent tub (empty); size 10 women's thrift store jeans to cut up; glue gun; glue sticks; sharp scissors. | 5 | 20 | 3 hrs | $5 | Kelly McDaniel, Pat Robinson |
| Massage, Personal Therapy [16 Sessions]  |
Come relax with a ½-hour hands-on therapeutic massage by a certified LMT. | Massage table, sheets, blankets and pillows for comfort; serene music; aromatherapy oils | Just bring your body. Participants should come ready to relax and let go of all tension! | 1 | 1 | 0.5 hr | $45 | Nancy Padovano |
New Orleans Jazz Café  |
Join us Friday evening to hang out, meet fellow campers, exchange SWAPs, and answer trivia questions, over coffee, tea, and dessert. Sign up in advance to reserve your spot; we will allow drop-ins if space is available. | Recorded music, sound system, trivia contest, caf/decaf coffee and tea. | Optional: coffee mug, SWAPs, themed dessert or snack to share | 8 | 48 | 1½ hrs | Free | Kim Elmore, Barb Osment |
| Paint Chip Art Mobile Click for photo! |
Make a colorful wind chime mobile for just pennies and your time. | Bamboo skewers and ribbon | Paint chip cards (color(s), amount of cards and brand all your choice - Glidden and Disney brand cards from Home Depot/Walmart worked best in my punch); paper punch (shape and size your choice); glue stick or hot glue gun; glue sticks and extension cord; fishing line or cotton twine from $ store; scissors; bells or beads optional to add bling | 10 | 15 | 1½ hrs | Free | Melonie Luxbacher |
| Paper Flowers from Recycled Materials Click for photo! |
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Learn how to make flowers out of everyday materials such as paper (origami), tissue paper, foam, old book pages, and even paper egg cartons! Great for Mothers Day craft! | Old book pages, foam sheets, colored paper, goggly eyes, markers, and pipe cleaners | Various colors of tissue paper(1-2 packages); scissors; hot glue gun; paper egg carton(optional) | 4 | 16 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Veronica Bramlett, Caitlin McCannon |
| Paracord Crafts and Jewelry Click for photo! |
Learn several paracord crafts and projects, starting with fun variations on the standard "survival bracelet" and moving outwards from there. You'll start (but probably won't finish) several different projects that you can complete on your own time, and you'll take home ideas for other projects. | Everything | Please come to class knowing how to safely fuse the end of paracord (so it doesn't unravel) and a basic Solomon's Bar Knot. Here's a video showing how to do this. Bring a notebook and pen to take notes, and possibly a camera or cameraphone to take pictures of samples. | 6 | 12 | 1½ hrs | $10 | Jennifer Heard |
| Personal Safety & Empowerment (Powerhouse Self-Defense) |
Learn Emotional, Verbal and Physical Self-Defense Techniques. Use basic techniques in Prediction, Recognition, Observation and Intuition. Learn how your voice can be a very powerful tool and how to stop an attack IMMEDIATELY! An EMPOWERMENT Program, you will leave class with more confidence and courage. | Materials and Equipment | waterbottle | 10 | 60 | 1½ hrs | Free | Jennifer Riis-Poulsen |
| Pioneering Click for photo! |
Learn how to apply knot-tying and lashing techniques to create camp gadgets and pioneering structures, such as hand wash stations and camp kitchens | spars & ropes | camp chairs, water bottle | 3 | 10 | 3 hrs | $10 | Christine Burrell |
Quilt 4-Blocks for Raffle |
Sew four squares together with a running stitch to create a diamond shape. Beginning sewers can easily complete these squares, which will be used to complete the fundraiser Raffle Quilt. | Cloth, needles, thread, handouts | Needle-threader and reading glasses if needed, small scissors for cutting thread, thimble/quilting thimble.Advise the instructor if you can bring an iron/ironing board or surface | 5 | 10 | 1½ hrs | $7 | Marie Nash |
| Riflery [3 Sessions]  |
Go for the bull's eye! After a safety orientation, a riflery instructor will guide the participants through practice shooting with pellet guns. | All equipmentprovided | Dress for the weather | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | $5 | Tori Barrett |
Sewing, Beginning  |
Learn beginning sewing by making a small sewing kit (can be used for backpack). This class will start with the basics of the tools, and the attendees will learn how to make a running stitch, sew on a button, sew on a hook/eye, and instructor will answer questions. This is appropriate for ages 8 and older (restriction because of needles/pins and scissors). |
All sewing materials. | Scissors - will not be kept in the sewing kit. Bring the same scissors your girls will use. | 5 | 10 | 1.5 | $3 | Marie Nash |
| Sharing Nature with your Troop Hike |
Learn nature games and activities that will enhance your experience with your troop in the outdoors. | Copies of class info | Dress for the weather, bring water bottle | 6 | 16 | 1.5 | Free | Diana Steele, Lane Mumford |
| Silk Screening T-Shirts |
Participants will use the equipment to silk screen a t-shirt or item of their choice with a logo featuring this years theme. This is not a drop off, but you may leave as soon as your item has been processed. | Screen. paints and any necessary tools, paper to put behind shirt, clothespins and line to hang items. | Participant needs to bring t-shirt or other item with a flat blank surface of at least 12"x12". Small tote bags and t-shirts with pockets on the other side do not do well. Bring a hanger for t-shirt to dry afterwards. Make sure you have your name written on your item(s) because it will have to dry and be picked up the next morning. | 8 | 50 | 1½ hrs | $3 for first item; bring $3 to camp for each additional item. Price includes use of high quality color fabric markers on Saturday evening. | Marie Wright |
| Songs & Games COUNCIL CLASS  |
Participants will try out Girl Scout songs and games, including non-competitive games, and will discuss the use of songs and games in troop activities. | Materials to examine, game materials. I will bring many books to look at. | May wish to bring recording equipment (smart phone works), paper and pencil | 3 | 20+ | 3 hrs | Free | Pat Callaway |
| Spice It Up Swaps |
Have fun "Spicing up your Swaps" | All materials except glue and scissors | Hot glue gun and glue sticks; scissors; something to put swaps in to take home | 5 | 15 | 1½ hrs | $3 | Frances Parks, Carol Townley, Amelia Denning |
Steps to Savannah COUNCIL CLASS |
Learn the process for taking your troop to Savannah to visit the Juliette Gordon Lowe Birthplace. Ensure that your girls will have the best visit they can have. | Handouts with guidelines | Volunteer Essentials, questions, paper, pencil | 3 | 12 | 3 hrs | Free | Dollene Quinn |
| Thanks for the Memories (Scrapbooking Made Easy)  |
In 1½ hours we will cover scrap booking basics and learn how to create simple layouts that you can reuse for any occasion. Plan to make three different two-page layouts (6 pages in all!) so all you have to do once you're home is to add the pictures. | MardiGras-themed paper, instructions | Scissors; non-acidic paper adhesive (2 glue sticks or two tape runners); 12-inch paper trimmer (this item can be shared between participants) | 7 | 30 | 1½ hrs | $6 | Kary Alicea |
Trail Run with Late Breakfast |
Meet for a group trail run/walk, followed by late breakfast. All paces (including walkers) are welcome. Several distances (2-5 miles) will be offered. | Instruction, route maps, coaching | Dress for a run/walk! Be sure to wear running shoes or hiking boots, and dress for the weather. May want to carry water bottle or wear water belt. | 3 | 20 | 1 hr | Free | Lianne Griffin |
Zumba |
Dance your way to fitness with Zumba. I’m a Zumba fanatic and would love to have you join me in a work out that combines a variety of dance styles with great music! | DVD | Wear workout clothes and tennis shoes. Please bring water to keep hydrated. | 3 | 30 | 1 hr | Free | Shelley Calico |