Mtn Magic Classes 2018

Class Descriptions

Mountain Magic Leader Weekend 2018

Class schedule

= New class this year

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= Great Outdoors

= STEM

Please read all descriptions carefully & note if there is a fee. Fees for classes, unless otherwise indicated, will 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	Participant Takes Home	Min Size	Max Size	Class Length	Class Fee	Instructor
Alice's Adventures with Sharpie Pens Click for photos!	We will be using Sharpie Pens to "Tie Dye" an article you bring	Sharpie Pens, alcohol, eye droppers or misters, plastic cups, rubber bands, cardboard	Cotton t-shirt or pillow case to decorate	Finished Tie Dye project	6	20	1½ hrs	$3	Carol Townley and Frances Parks
Alice's Garden of Fabric Flowers Click for photo!	Fast fun fabric flowers just right for any occasion	Wire, fabric, glue, floral tape, written instructions, items for flower centers, buttons with shanks, wire cutters, paper plates, wax paper, paper towels, floral leaves, hair dryer.	Scissors, (optional - fabric, floral tape, floral leaves, buttons with shanks, hair dryer to dry glue faster)	Finished flower(s) of your choosing and creation and any remaining supplies in your packet.	6	12	1½ hrs	$2	Melonie Luxbacher
Alice's Trash to Mad Hatter's Treasure Click for photos!	We will take some items you would normally throw away and have fun making some re-purposed treasures.	All materials needed	A smile and adventurous attitude	Various items we create	6	16	1½ hrs	$3	Carol Townley and Frances Parks
Altoids Tins Click for photos!	We will learn how to take Altoid tin and make it in to something useful and cute. I think you will have a fun time.	All materials needed	You will need a glue gun and glue sticks. please bring an empty altoid tin with you. I will have the beads . But if you have some you want to use, feel free to bring them . Also the tins I give you will be painted in advance. Again if you have a special color in mind you might want to paint it in advance and bring it with you. I will provide 3 different colors.	I think you will be pleased with the finished product. It could be a purse or some other idea. You should be able to finish it in the class.	6	15	1½ hrs	$5	Frances Parks and Carol Townley
Archery CAMP CLASS	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 2+. This activity lasts about one hour. It will start promptly at the posted start time; latecomers are not always able to be added to class. Fee must be pre-paid at time of class registration.	Equipment, instructions	Dress for the weather	Archery knowledge	8	12	1 hr	$8	Camp Staff
Around the Needle & Down the Yarn Hole - Beginning Knitting Click for photos!	You will learn how to cast on, knit stitch, bind off and a simple stitch for a wash cloth.	Cotton Yarn	1 pair straight knitting needles, and scissors. I will send you the size in the confirmation email.	Wash cloth or coaster	7	12	1½ hrs	$5	Marie Ross
Box Ovens COUNCIL CLASS	Make a box oven so your troop can bake on camping trips. Prerequisite: Platform Tents OR Firebuilding and Outdoor Cooking 30 days prior to taking this class. Note: participants may take this class without the prerequisite but will not receive Council credit.	Boxes, A/C tape, charcoal, snack to bake, and baking equipment	75 foot roll of HEAVY DUTY (Preferably Reynolds Brand - it's sturdier) aluminum foil, box cutter or heavy scissors, and a flexible measuring tape (preferrably the sewing kind)	Completed box oven	6	12	3 hrs	$15	Jeannene Adams
Brownie Roundtable	It is "Talking about all things Brownie". Bring your questions, share your experiences, what works and what the girls can do. Some of the questions you might get are 'what can we do with girls who don't read?'	Ideas & experience	Your questions	Hopefully some answers to your questions!	6	?	1½ hrs	Free	Kippy Dyer
Cabin Basics and Fire Building COUNCIL CLASS (updated version!)	Let's Go Camping! Can't wait to share a troop camping experience with your troop? This class will help you prepare girls for an exciting and safe overnight adventure. •Learn about GSGATL camp properties and amenities •How to increase girls' outdoor skills and interests over time •How to help girls plan and pack for their adventure •Outdoor meal planning and preparation •Fire building and safety •Plus tips for fun things to do with girls outdoors!	Handouts and book provided by council.	Dress appropriately for the weather, water bottle, paper and pen.	Basic camping knowledge so you can take your troop cabin camping.	5	20	3½ hrs	$10	Kathy Lewis and Karen Brooks-Kent
Cake Decorating	Learn some basic cake decorating techniques (including making roses) and decorate a cake to take home. Also, some baking and icing tips. Come with cake decorating ideas for your cake. I will have the tips, flower nail and couplers available for $5. If you do have decorating tips, bring them to class to enhance your cake.	Cake, icing, icing colors, decorating bags, cake boards, extra cake tips for sale, and a few cake decorating embellishments	Wilton metal cake decorating tips #4, #18, #104, #66/68 (optional), a metal flower nail, and couplers (I will have these available for $5 a set). Please also bring a decorating spatula.	A decorated cake (and cake tips if you buy them from me)	6	12	3 hrs	$6	Jeannene Adams
Camp Helper [Multiple 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.	Camera, list of class locations, instruction, $5 rebate	Wear comfortable shoes; dress for the weather.	Receive a $5 rebate at the end of your session as our thank-you!	1	2	1½ hrs	Free	Lianne Griffin
Campfire Gourmet	Come join us at the campfire for gourmet cooking in the woods! We will be roasting a turkey, making a cheesecake, and much more!	Instructor will provide all food, fire, cooking and cleanup supplies	Notebook, pen, waterbottle, mess kit, and a copy of Volunteer Essentials (printed or downloaded on your phone/tablet). This class takes place in the out-of-doors, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear closed-toe shoes.	Recipes to share with troop	6	20	4½ hrs	$20	Bonnie Tompkins & Sue Nunn
Carpenter's SWAP Shop Click for photo!	Come visit The Carpenter's SWAP Shop to learn a brief history of SWAPS and build some wondrous ones to take back to your Troops!	All the materials to make the SWAPS	Patience, Smiles, and willingness to have fun!	History of SWAPs packet, SWAPS, and lots of ideas for making them	8	16	1½ hrs	$3	Jessie Napier
Caterpillar's Psychedelic Glass Class Click for photo!	Alcohol inks are an easy and inexpensive medium that allow all ages, from daisies to adults, to create vibrant, sophisticated colorful art. We will create a hanging decorative Stamped Glass panel with layered alcohol ink marbling. We will also ink a candle and other items as time allows. Basic alcohol ink marbling will be taught with examples of other methods provided.	Glass panel/frame (will be either 5x7 or 8x10), candles, alcohol inks, applicators, stamps and ink, gloves, variety of small glass items to ink	Nothing needed	Hanging decorative stamped and layered inked glass panel, inked candle, various inked glass items as time permits.	6	16	1½ hrs	$5	Jennifer Clark & Jincy Buford
Ceremonies & Traditions	Every family has its own traditions - and the Girl Scout family is no different! Learn "fun" ways to share traditions common to all USA Girl Scouts with your group, then go in depth with the tradition of ceremonies. We'll explore how Girl Scouts at every grade level can plan their own ceremonies, from investiture to bridging and everything in-between: meeting openings and closings, flag ceremonies, awards, rededication (including pinning and membership stars), Scouts' Own, and Girl Scout special days.	Props for practicing ceremonies; electronic copies of sample ceremonies; recommended websites.	Paper and pencil for note-taking (optional)	Hands-on experience in teaching girls how to plan ceremonies that are meaningful to them; increased awareness of Girl Scout traditions that link us to our sister Girl Scouts and Guides; and the importance of allowing girls to create their own ceremonies and traditions.	6	30	3 hrs	Free	Margaret Paschal
Craft Time and Cheshire Cat Scavenger Hunt Click for photos!	We will make time for crafts of outdoor theme and then search for the Cheshire Cat in a scavenger hunt outdoors.	Jump rings, clay, molds, beads, feathers, cording, wood cookies, rock, acrylic paint, rubber gloves, sea shells, walnuts, toothpicks, hair clips, hair bands, rhinestones, etc.	Sharpie, E6000 glue, hot glue gun & glue sticks, scissors, 3/8" ribbon, floral tape, 20 gauge wire, and a box to take everything home in.	Crafty things to teach the girls in your troop: a bracelet, a necklace, decorative hair clip, decorative hair band, owl nest, painted rock, etc.	6	25	3 hrs	$5	Karen Brooks-Kent
Crochet for Beginners Click for photo!	I will teach how to start a crochet project, how to make the first row, how to finish off and weave in ends of the yarn. We will talk about yarn types and crochet hooks, and how to read a pattern.	Instructions printed out, pattern to teach how to read. Scissors and yarn needles to finish project.	Everything is supplied.	Bookmark; can start a scarf and possibly finish over the weekend. Fee covers a skein of yarn, a crochet hook sized G, and a yarn needle.	6	10	3 hrs	$5	Christel Trulson
Curiouser and Curiouser, Science!	Hands-on science activities to build girl's science inquiry skills. Could be used in daisy to cadets age girls.	All supplies	Nothing needed	Handouts and a couple of samples	6	14	1½ hrs	$3	Barbara Anderson and Rebecca Wright
Down The Rabbit Hole Clay Art Click for photo!	Will be teaching fun and simple innovative ways of making animal shapes from paper clay, based on Alice in Wonderland animals. Examples are Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit. Also will give handout with recipe to make paper clay projects from scratch to be used by a troop. Each participant will pickup their clay art on Saturday night after dinner. (because it must be baked in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees and cooled off before sealant will be applied) Paper Clay is an inexpensive, less complicated material used instead of traditional clay. It can air dry or be dried in a home oven and only takes a short time to complete each project.	Clay, dye, sealant, trash bags, dough rollers, paper handout, chinette plates, wood skewers, paint brushes, permanent markers, Styrofoam eggs, rubber gloves	Laughter, Smiles, Fun!	Directions for completed projects to use with troop, and a paper clay character from Alice In Wonderland.	6	20	1½ hrs	$7	Jenni Kelly and Janice Nieman
Everyone Can Be an Effective Leader COUNCIL CLASS	Everyone can be an effective leader while giving all girls in your troop the "best" Girl Scout experience possible. Learn tips and tricks that ensure both adults and girls have a memorable Girl Scout year. This class is useful whether or not you have a daughter in the troop.	Council handouts and reference books.	Paper and pen/pencil	Skills and enthusiasm	6	18	3 hrs	Free	Sheila Mills
Fairy Wings Click for photo!	Learn how to make beautiful fairy wings for yourself and your girls out of wire and pantyhose!	Paint, beads and sparklies, duct tape, paint brushes.	Wire hangers (or 12 gauge wire), white panty hose (full pair, not knee/thigh highs), glue guns, fake flowers (optional)	One set of fairy wings and the knowledge on how to help your girls make them!	6	16	1½ hrs	$2	Veronica Bramlett
Felt Pocket for Royal Communications Click for photos!	Making a felt phone holder. Sewing is involved, bring your readers.	Felt, thread and needle.	Nothing needed	Felt phone case	6	12	1½ hrs	$5	Kippy Dyer
Female Mechanics - Beginners	An introduction to preventative maintenance (fluids, inspection) and roadside emergencies.	Knowledge and experience.	Clothes you don't mind getting dirty (automotive grease may stain) and a hair tie if you have long hair.	New skills and knowledge	6	12	3 hrs	Free	Genevieve & Steven Welday
Female Mechanics - Advanced [Cancelled]	We will cover a basic oil change and how to identify and diagnose common issues with brakes.	Knowledge and experience.	Clothes you don't mind getting dirty (automotive grease may stain) and a hair tie if you have long hair.	New skills and knowledge	6	12	3 hrs	Free	Genevieve & Steven Welday
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!	It's up to you!	-	-	1½ hrs	Free	You
Friendship Blankets for Wonderland Friends Click for photo!	No-sew blanket - make a blanket with new friends! Use it at camp or as a gift. If you can cut fabric and tie a knot, you can make these blankets.	Instructions, patterns, guidance & use of scissor sharpeners.	Sharp fabric scissors, large safety pins, and two pieces of fleece of equal size and complementary in colors or patterns, 2 yards each (larger or smaller depending on final size of blanket desired (purchase size = finished size including fringe + 6”).	A completed blanket	4	30	1½ hrs	$1	Cheryl Marko and Genny Welday
Gurlz Rulz Tulz Click for photo!	This is not one of your Dad's tools! This hammer will stay where you put it because what manly man will ever be caught using your one-of-a-kind hammer.	Hammer, paints, brushes, embellishments	Nothing needed	An awesome decorated hammer to keep in your personal tool kit	6	12	1½ hrs	$8 estimate	Becky Harris
Hatter's Trade Click for photo!	Learn how to make a miniature top hat!	Printed templates, a selection of fleece for base, scissors, adhesive spray, glue, hairclips or ribbon to attach & a selection of trims.	Medium to heavy weight fleece if you want a specific colored hat (1/3 yard) , trims to make the hat of your dreams (ribbon, feathers, flowers, etc. - see photo!), glue gun optional	Participants should be able to complete both a miniature version and a medium version in the allotted time.	3	12	1½ hrs	$3	Amber Ackerman
Horseback Riding - Walking Trail Ride CAMP CLASS	Participants in this activity must have previous riding experience and be able to lead a horse, mount, dismount, and control the horse at the walk. This activity lasts about one hour. It will start promptly at the posted start time; latecomers are not able to be added to class. The group will spend approximately 30 minutes in the arena reviewing safety procedures, and 30 minutes on the trail. Fee must be pre-paid at time of class registration.	Horse, equipment, helmet, instructions.	Long pants, socks, and boots with a straight edge ½"-1" heel and smooth sole (not like hiking boots with a waffle sole)	A fun experience	5	10	1 hr	$25	Camp Staff
Massage by Aida Click for more info	Relaxing therapeutic massage, focus on trouble spots, pain relief, stretching, trigger points, joint therapy. Fee must be pre-paid at time of class registration.	Massage table & linens	Yourself (Optional/Customary: Tip for Massage Therapist)	A relaxed body!	1	1	30, 45, or 60-minute sessions	$40/$55/$65	Aida Horvath
*On a Golden Evening*	Come spend a Golden Evening meeting all the new blossoms in Alice's garden! We are going to play some get to know you games, make new friends, and learn more about Magic Mountain Weekend! This is especially for first timers & solo campers to come and find some new buddies!	Ice breaker games, and lots of fun!	Yourselves, and lots of smiles	Lots of new Girl Scout friends & contacts	6	50	1½ hrs	Free	Jessie Napier
Orienteering	Fun, Games, and Education involving the use of maps and a compass. Teach your girls the basics of how to use maps - street maps, road maps, and topographical maps - and the magic involved in finding your way using a compass.	All take-home materials	Magnetic orienteering compass if you have one - additional compasses will be available in class Dress for the weather, as activities will take place outside.	Map and compass skills	6	12	1½ hrs	Free	Andy Eilers
Outdoor Cooking	Ready for the next step in your troop's outdoor adventures? Practice your fire building skills and experience different methods of cooking using fire, charcoal, and camp stoves. And you get to eat your classwork!	Instructor will provide all food, fire, cooking and cleanup supplies	Bring paper and pen/pencil, a bottle of water, and a copy of Volunteer Essentials (printed or downloaded on your phone/tablet). This class takes place in the out-of-doors, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear closed-toe shoes.	Recipes to share with troop	10	20	4½ hrs	$15	Bonnie Tompkins & Sue Nunn
Priceless Jewels Click for photo!	Participant will make a pendant and earrings set from sea glass using a simple wire wrap technique for the pendant and will hot glue a small piece of glass to earring posts to make the set of earrings. Pictures will be shown of other wrappings that are more elaborate and also drilling techniques to make hole in glass for other uses. Paritcipants will not be drilling any glass.	Sea glass, wire, glue, glass drilling supplies (for demonstration only), pictures of various wrapping techniques, samples of wire, and the jewelry findings	Jewelry-making tools: needle nosed pliers, wire cutters, rounded-nosed pliers, flat head pliers, etc.	A pendant and earring set made from sea glass	6	10	1½ hrs	$5	Kathy Stephan
Queen of Hearts Wreath Click for photos!	Queen of Hearts Wreath that can be used for Valentine's Day or any day you want to be known as the Queen of Hearts. You will learn how to make a decorative wreath on a wire base. A combination of whimsy and fun will have a fun base to lift your spirits.	Harlequin Ribbon, red heart ribbon, red white stitch ribbon, blue small ribbon, 3 roses, feathers, red small bows bag, wooden heart, paints, glitter, glue, red sparkle hearts, glue gun.	Wreath base wire - 14", 3” Red wired ribbon with small white polka dots or plain red -- 3 yards, 3” burlap ribbon – 3 yards, black stiffened heavy felt - 2 pc 8 ½’ by 11”, deck of playing cards (dollar store - optional), florist paddle wire or wire sticks, floral tape, wire cutters, scissors, pencil. Glue gun if not wanting to share.	Finished Queen of Hearts wreath with colorful, whimsical red and harlequin ribbons and feathers. Mock black hat and roses. (NOTE: will not be making shoes in picture)	10	20	1½ hrs	$8	Shelley Callico
Queen's Red Roses [Cancelled] Click for photo!	We will be making the queen some new red roses out of ribbon! No paint or glue required for these lovely topiaries.	Wood skewers, wide ribbon, double sided tape, 3" diameter foam balls, small pot or vase	Scissors	A finished (or almost finished) topiary free of dirt and water.	6	12	1½ hrs	$5	Yanna Pineau
Riflery CAMP CLASS	Go for the bull's eye. After a safety orientation, a riflery instructor will guide you through practice shooting with BB guns. This activity lasts about one hour, allowing 15 minutes to get there and 15 minutes to get to your next activity. Participants should plan to arrive at the posted class start time; latecomers may not be able to be added to class. Fee must be pre-paid at time of class registration.	Instructions. All equipment provided	Dress for the weather	Feeling of fun and accomplishment	8	12	1 hr	$8	Camp Staff
Robotics GSGATL: How can I get started? Click robot for photo!	Find out how you can get started with GSGATL Robotics, now for grades K-12! Read about the GSGATL Robotics program here.	Handouts, ideas, and a demo of GSGATL robotics kits	Questions and something to write with	All the knowledge and contact info you need to start a robotics team in 2018	6	20	1½ hrs	Free	Allison Hughes
Ropes and Lashing	Basic knots and lashings for making fun and useful items for your campsite or daily living.	Ropes and lashing poles	Everything will be provided by instructor.	3 foot rope for practice	6	20	1½ hrs	Free	Sue Nunn
Silk Screening T-Shirts (Drop-In)	Participants will use the instructor's equipment to silk screen a t-shirt or item of their choice with a logo featuring this year's theme. 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. Have your name written on your item(s) - it will have to dry and be picked up the next morning.	Participant's supplied items will be silk-screened.	8	50	1½ hrs	$1 per item	Marie Wright
Social - Friday Night Unit Socials	To wind up Friday evening, adjoin to your unit for a cabin meet & greet, snacks, and contest planning with your unit hostess.	More details forthcoming	Yourselves	Meet your cabin-mates and get a jump on Saturday night's cabin challenge.	-	Everyone	1 hr	Free	Unit Hostesses
Social - Saturday Night Un-Birthday Party	Join the Un-Birthday Party! There will be cake & ice cream, Victorian crafts, fun, games and prizes for costumes, cabin project and challenging games.	Party food, games, and contest judging.	Be ready to have a little fun! Prizes will be awarded for: Best Costume, Best 'Louis Carroll Style' Costume, Best 'Disney Style' Costume, Best Homemade Costume, Most Original Costume	Silliness & laughter; a lovely gift for contest winners.	-	150	1 hr	Free	Entertainment Committee
Songs Around the Campfire	In this class we will talk about different types of songs for your girls and learn some new songs.	Song sheets	Pen & paper for notes. Recorders if desired.	Song sheet and knowledge of songs. New songs to sing!	6	18	1½ hrs	Free	Marie Wright
Star Gazing (Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat)	Join us for a drop-in outdoor session (weather permitting) under the stars for a guided tour of galaxies, stars & constellations in the winter sky.	Instructor will bring a telescope, binoculars, and a green laser to point out the winter constellations	Gloves, scarf, hat, warm coat	An appreciation of the night sky!	1	100	½ hr (or however long you'd like to stay)	Free	Marie Lott and Rebecca Wright
Talking About All Things Daisy	This class is for Daisy Leaders who are both new and those working with Daisies thru first grade. It will be a sharing and caring session-building their resources the fun way.	Print outs with fun games to help with different topics that occur with Daisy Leaders/girls/parents	Bring your questions, share your experiences, what has worked and what girls can do.	Print out of situations that occur with Daisy girls/parents and games.	6	25	1½ hrs	Free	Laurie Besmertnik
Tea Time	A lovely Alice in Wonderland themed Brunch Tea will be served. The focus of this Tea will be a party you could plan for your girls. The menu will include both sweet and savory brunch foods that are both delicious and kid approved. Participants will learn about and taste different types of tea including black, white, green, herbal and more. You will gain ideas on planning and hosting your own tea parties for a variety of occasions, whether you are entertaining a women's group, girlfriends, or young ladies.	A Brunch Tea will be served including a variety of teas, savories, and sweet treats.	A pen if you want to take any notes.	Participants will take home a booklet containing tea information shared in class including recipes for a variety of savory and sweet tea treats. They will also be able to take any of their leftover tea treats with them. Boxes will be provided.	8	12	1½ hrs	$15	Brenda Carswell and Katie & Matt Carter
Through the Looking Glass Click for photo!	Participants will decorate a hand mirror.	Hand mirrors, jewels, felt, beads, shells, yarn, assorted craft supplies	Scissors, hot glue gun. Optional: pliers, broken costume jewelry, beads and other items to decorate hand mirror.	You will take home a completed decorated hand mirror.	6	20	1½ hrs	$3	Lianne Griffin
Trail Run / Jog / Walk	Meet for a group trail walk/jog/run, followed by 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.	Start your day with exercise and feel great!	6	50	1 hr	Free	Lianne Griffin
Walrus's Wacky Wonders Click for photo!	Come build wacky wonderful engineering contraptions out of basic household and office supplies!	Everything you need to build contraptions!	Patience, positive attitudes, lots of humor and smiles	Several contraptions built out of office and household supplies	8	12-14	1½ hrs	$4	Jessie Napier
Wonderland Flip & Scrap Click for photo!	Create your own scrapbook with pages that flip to show your photos and memories. Choose from 3 designs, Winter Wonderland, Princess Wonderland, or Adventure Wonderland. This scrapbook is easy to assemble (no previous scrapbook skills required) and the perfect size to capture memories of an outing, event, or activity.	Decorative Paper, Chipboard, Die Cuts and Decorations	Beacon's 3-in-1 Glue; 12" Straight Cutter or X-acto knife with cutting mat and straight edge, scissors	A finished scrapbook ready for you to add your photos and written how-to instructions.	6	12	1½ hrs	$7	Rose Lowe