Join Troop 46466 and Service Unit 111 in a super-fun Spring Encamporee!

A perfect, easy, next step in outdoor progression.

This camp is built for:

• New campers - at any level

• Daisies and Brownies

• Leaders beginning their camping journey with Girl Scouts

FOCUS:

• Fun and success!

I'm a Girl Scout Leader - Do I need to have my Outdoor Overnight Training?

• Are you sleeping in a cabin? - No - You must have Day Trip Planning and Basic Overnights

• Are you sleeping outdoors? - Yes - OR - Have a Mentor paired with your Troop!

The Plan

ALL TIMES ARE *ISH.

Friday

Arrive after 5:00 for Check-In. Receive Cabin Assignments.

MEAL: (6:00-7:00) Soup, Sandwich, Salad, Fruit Dinner served in the Lodge.

10:00pm - All Quiet

Saturday

MEAL: 8:00am Breakfast (TBD)

10:00am - Morning Welcome & Flag (allows for plenty of time for eating, getting ready)

10:30am - Optional Morning Activities - possibilities include hike, beach play (weather permitting), archery/slingshots, (possible - explosions and science!), cabin play, outdoor play, Troop Free-Time for Program

MEAL: Noon - Lunch - Baked Potato (Yam, Sweet Potato) Bar

2:00pm - Optional Afternoon Activities - possibilities include hike, beach play (weather permitting), archery/slingshots, (possible - explosions and science!), cabin play, outdoor play, Troop Free-Time for Program

SNACK - Available in the Lodge between 2-3. Fruit, Vegetables, Hummus (more TBD)

5:00pm - Closing Flag, Tidy Cabin Awards!

MEAL: 5:30pm - Dinner - Taco / Burrito Bar

7:30pm CAMPFIRE SING-A-LONG + S'mores (Gourmet S'Mores for Grown-Ups #YoureWelcome)

8:30pm - Optional Dance Party in the Lodge

10:00pm - All Quiet (Well, we can hope!)

11:00pm - Actual enforced All Quiet

Sunday

7:30am - Scouts Own (Optional). Topic: Make the World a Better Place

MEAL: 8:00am - Breakfast - Banana Split Breakfast Bar, Sausage, Field Roast (Vegan)

10:00am - Closing, Reflections, and Whistle Blowing!

10:30am Choice - Begin checking out, cleaning up, and packing out!

Agreements

Edits and clarifications will be made as we work through planning this program! We will be transparent about any changes we make!

Tone of the Encamporee

It is New-Camper friendly. For many Girl Scouts, Leaders, or the Family, this may be their first camping trip. This means, we run the timing of things loosely. Sometimes a Girl Scout might be late for breakfast. Or need more downtime. Or need to stay with her Grown-Up. All of those things are cool.

Adult Expectations

All Grown-Ups are expected to help move the fun forward. This includes:

• Serving a shift in the kitchen* and End-Of-Camp Kaper*

• Anyone standing around is fair game to be tasked to do something!

• Participating with a great attitude!

• Using positive language and kindness when speaking to children and other volunteers.

*Kitchen Duties

Kitchen duties may include: Unpacking, Food Prep, Dining Room Set Up, Dish Washing, Dining Room Reset (Sweep), Packing Up.

Each grown-up is expected to serve 1 or 2 "Kapers" in the kitchen. We understand that some Girl Scouts may need their Grown-Up's support out in the camp (vs. being in the kitchen), and we are supportive to work around their needs (often by including your Girl Scout in the Kaper!).

Once registration is closed, we'll be able to figure out how many shifts are needed.

Note from Christine: Kitchen duty is actually fun. "Dish pit" is my favorite job with all those fancy sprayers and industrial instant dishwashers!

*End of Camp Kaper

End of Camp Kapers can be completed by group. This includes cleaning bathrooms, moving trash, cleaning up any equipment.

Once registration is closed, we'll be able to figure out all of the jobs needed.

Tagalongs / Girl Sprouts / Dragonalongs / Parents

Are welcome! Let's get everyone outside, it's wonderful for the Soul! Tagalongs and Siblings are expected to be managed effectively by their Grown-Ups, keeping the focus on the program for the Girl Scouts attending. Grown-Ups are trusted to handle any extras. Camp Leadership are empowered to to ask for corrections. Out-of-hand extras will be asked to leave (but we know things will be handled way before this kind of escalation!).

Cabin Assignments

Cabin assignments will be made after registration closes. Best efforts will be made to keep large families together, however any Men may be assigned a "Man Cabin." We will always follow 2-Deep Leadership (2-unrelated women OR a cabin of only girls OR Families OR a Man Cabin), and keep in mind the best fit. Special housing requests can be made, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Luckily, we are talented at strategery and arranging!

Rainy Day Plan

There are several indoor places for fun and enchantment! OR - even better! splash in the rain!

Registration Policies

Troops, Families, and Individual Girl Scouts + Grown-Up Partner are welcome to sign up.

Your registration is complete when (1) Payment is Received (2) Registration Form Complete.

Registration Fees are non-refundable. Transfers welcome.

Unused Income

We are committed to keeping this event simple. If we don't end up using our entire budget for facility, food, or program, you will be offered a proportional refund or credit for a future Encamporee.

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Encamporee Registration Form

Our registration form is almost done! In the meantime --

To register your Troop, Family, or Girl Scout + Paired Adult, please email:

• Troop46466@gmail.com and we'll hold your spot!

Packing List

Packing list ready for easy printing is on the way!

BEING PREPARED

Complete Health Form for each person attending.

• Girl Permissions and Health History. Use for any child.

• Adult Health History

• Turn into Camp Nurse at Registration. Returned to you at Check -Out.

Whistle

• Even though Girl Scouts will never be without a buddy, and will stay in main camp, it's important that they have a whistle, and begin practicing. We use a "Zero Chances" strategy where Girl Scouts are reminded that it is only for emergencies. If they blow it messing around, the whistle is removed, and are welcome to try again the next day. We celebrate our success by whistle-blowing as a group on Sunday.

Day Pack (small backpack)

Bandana or Ballcap

First Aid Kit (bandaids and wipes are enough for this age!)

Water Bottle

Flashlight

Situpon

Bug Repellant

Sunscreen

BEDDING

Sleeping Bag - outdoor rated (No slumber bags!)

Extra Blanket - Wool or Synthetic

(Mattresses are provided in the cabins)

Sheet to cover mattress (optional)

Pillow

Stuffy for snuggling with (Keep In Cabin)

CLOTHES FOR SLEEPING

Warm Pajamas - Pro Tip from Christine -- Have your kids sleep in tomorrow’s clothes, then they don’t have to get dressed in the morning. Alternatively, have tomorrow’s clothes in their sleeping bag, so it gets warm all night.

Hat for sleeping in (like a stocking cap. We lose most of our heat from our heads, so I require my family to go to sleep with a hat on. They can take it off later if they get hot).

100% NEW clothes for sleeping in. Change out everything, including underwear, and especially socks.

Any other overnight gear needed for your Girl Scout.

DAY CLOTHES

3 pairs of pants / shorts

3 shirts (long or short sleeve)

4 underwear (more if needed)

6 pairs of socks (for each day + fresh for each night)

1 (sweatshirt or sweater)

Rain gear (jacket/poncho, boots, pants if you have them)

Gloves or mittens

2 pairs SHOES - NO OPEN TOES, NO OPEN HEELS, NO FLIP-FLOPS

• Suggest: Rain Boots, Hiking Boots, Sturdy Runners.

• Seriously, No Flip-Flops, even for bedtime runs to the bathroom or shower shoes.

• Plan for mud and rain.

• Slippers (optional) for cabin-time.

Bag for Dirty or Wet Clothes

REMEMBER: Even though we have cabins -- this is an outdoor event. Dress in layers that include wool, fleece, or synthetic. Cotton clothes are not a good choice. Cotton clothes get wet, stays wet, and gets cold. Wool may get wet, but it stays warm.

BATHROOM ITEMS

Hair brush

Tooth brush

Toothpaste

Soap

Towel

Washcloth

Deodorant

Hair Ties (long hair must be tied back around the fire)

Menstruation supplies

There are Showers at Camp Kirby, but I don't know if they are warm!

MEDICATIONS / SUPPLEMENTS:

Prescription and Over-the-Counter) must be in original containers, and given to First Aider at check-in.

OPTIONAL:

Books, Coloring Books, and Crayons (avoid markers = mess at Camp)

Extra Stuffies for when they play and imagine.

NO:

• No Electronics for Girls! EVEN AT BEDTIME! Help Girl Scouts break their technology habit and reset their brains!

• No Glitter! No Foamies! No Balloons! Nothing that will live longer than our children!

• Food must be kept in the kitchen or in cars. NO FOOD IN CABINS!

• Mess Kits and Dunk Bags - We'll be using Camp Kirby's supplies.

TROOP SUPPLIES:

-Suggest brining for your crew-

• Extra sleeping bag.

• Extra blanket or two.

• First Aid Kit for minor injuries.

• Anything else you need for your own program.

GSUSA Outdoor Progressions

GSUSA Travel Progressions

https://www.canva.com/colors/color-palettes/petal-party/

https://www.canva.com/colors/color-palettes/breath-of-spring/

Blue #0074B7

Light Pink #EC8FD0

Dark Pink #D43790

Green - Accent #039491

Greenish Blue - Background #3FC1C9