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Have you signed up for the best summer ever at Girl Scout day camp or overnight camp ? It ’ s not too late !
Overnight Adventure J
Facilitator : Partner Program Place : The Adventure Park at Storrs , 2007 Storrs Rd ., Storrs , CT 06084 Date : Saturday , May 4 – Sunday , May 5 , 2019 Time : 4:00PM Sat - 10:00AM Sun Cost : $ 52.00 per participant Registration closes April 26 , 2019
At this awesome overnight adventure ; you will have the chance to set up camp under the stars , and enjoy a nighttime excursion through the treetops ! Challenge yourself to zipline and climb through each obstacle and then have the Girl Scout-only experience of camping inside the park and an extreme nighttime party ! Juniors will work towards the Camper Badge and Cadettes will earn the Night Owl Badge . Girl Scouts should provide their own camping equipment , including tents and sleeping bags . Attending as a troop ? Please follow the ratios found in the Safety Activity Checkpoints . At least one adult per troop must be Troop Camp trained . Not attending as a troop ? Individual girls are welcome and must be accompanied by their own adult who is Troop Camp trained . ( Badge not included .) Minimum : 20 | Maximum : 60
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Junior T . R . E . C . ( Teens Reaching Extraordinary Challenges ) J
Facilitator : Volunteer Led Place : Camp Hoffman , West Kingston , RI Date : Saturday , May 11 , 2019 Time : 9:00AM - 4:00PM Cost : $ 10.00 per girl Registration closes April 26 , 2019
Learn , improve , or perfect your camp skills such as knots , lashing , fire building and more ! Bring a lunch , water bottle , and sit-upon , and dress for the weather ! Cost includes two snacks and a patch . Email TeamTREC @ hotmail . com to ask any questions . Many of the requirements of the camping badge will be fulfilled . Minimum : 20 | Maximum : 60
Backpacking 201 * A
Facilitator : Volunteer Led Place : Leadership Center , GSSNE Office , 500 Greenwich Ave ., Warwick , RI 02886 Date of Pre Meetings ( both required ): Wednesday , May 15 and Wednesday , May 29 , 2019 Time : 6:30PM - 9:00PM Date of Hike : Saturday , June 1 - Sunday , June 2 , 2019 Place of Hike : Arcadia State Park , Exeter , RI 02822 Time : TBD Cost : $ 50.00 per girl Registration closes May 10 , 2019
This program is for Girl Scouts in grades 11-12 and / or adults , and is a hands on-training that teaches backpacking-hiking and carrying all of your gear to a backcountry camping site . Topics will include Leave No Trace camping principles , how to cook on a backpacking stove , water purification techniques , food safety and storage , sanitation basics , and selection of a three-point campsite . You ’ ll harness your inner power by carrying a 25-35 pound pack on a two-mile hike ! The fee covers classroom sessions , manual , site rental , and food for the overnight . Ambassador Girl Scouts may participate in this program when accompanied by an adult ( parent / guardian or Troop Camp Trained leader ). Adult may enroll without a girl member ! Minimum : 4 | Maximum : 8
Songs & S ’ mores D
Facilitator : Volunteer Led Place : Camp Cookie , Chepachet , RI Date : Friday , May 17 , 2019 Time : 6:00PM - 7:30PM Cost : $ 8.00 per girl Registration closes May 3 , 2019 .
Would you like to learn new Girl Scout songs ? Come to this workshop run by the GSSNE Chorus and participate in a sing-a-long . A campfire and s ’ mores will top off the evening , and a supersweet event patch is included , too ! Minimum : 10 | Maximum : 40
Between Earth and Sky Journey D
Facilitator : Partner Program Place : The Empowerment Factory , 999 Main St ., # 707 , Pawtucket , RI 02860 Date : Saturday , May 18 , 2019 Time : 9:00AM - 12:00PM Cost : $ 32 per girl Registration closes May 10 , 2019
Girls will have fun getting to know each other as they go on a Journey to protect the earth and learn about bees , seeds , and butterflies . We will explore our feelings and what makes us special . Singing songs , playing games , making crafts , and an added bit of science will earn the girls the Daisy Between Earth and Sky Journey . The Journey activities and materials are all included in the per girl price . ( Journey Award is not included .) Minimum : 10 | Maximum : 24
The end of the troop year is coming up — it ’ s time for bridging ceremonies , awards , and celebrations ! Need help planning something special ? Connect with us at customercare @ gssne . org .
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* Prerequisites for all : Physically fit to carry a 25-35 pound backpack on rough terrain for two miles . Prerequisites for Ambassadors : GSSNE CIT or VIT programs , hiking series , or equivalent experience in troop camping . Recommended experience : GSSNE cooking workshops and First Aid / CPR .
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