Outdoor Adventures

I've been a Girl Scout leader for 12+ years and this is the first Leadership Conference that I've attended. It's true you can teach an old dog new tricks. I'm going to recap the information that I learned today. Each session that I attended will have a post.

Why I signed up for the class

Growing up my family was not the the "outdoor" family. Outdoor adventures were going to an outdoor mall or a water park. My level of comfort of has increased over the years. I'm so grateful to have a great team of co-leaders and parents that joined us on our camping adventures. 

If you are interested in camping please plan months in advanced. Post in the Facebook if you need assistance.

Information I learned from the session 

Requirement to Book a Camp

• Certified First Aider Adult (Expiration and copy of the card needed
• Certified CPR Aider Adult (Expiration and copy of the card needed)
• Rental Application (1st Aider & CPR info needed for form)
• Appropriate Training need for what you want to do

Training 
Appropriate training needed for the type of type that you want schedule. Outdoor Module 1 - needed when you are going to a lodge, other secure facilities, or personal home. When you spend one day, or one night.  There is a no fee for this self-study course.

This information was found on the GSGCNWI Training Portal. You must log in to view the information and register for classes. 

In order to reserve you a lodge you must have 

Outdoor Module 2 - needed when you are going to a lodge/cabin at camp.  You can build a campfire and have S'Mores, and you can stay two nights.  There is a $10 fee for this 4 hour course.  Outdoor Module 1 is a pre-requisite for this course.

Outdoor Module 3 - needed when you are going overnight camping at a platform tent site, in yurts, in tabins or in free standing tents.  All cooking over fire.  There is a $10 fee for this 4 hour course.  Outdoor Module 1 and 2 are pre-requisites for this course.

Outdoor Modules 2 & 3 Combo - needed for lodge/cabin, tent camping and/or cooking over fire.  There is a $20 fee for this 6 hour course. Outdoor Module 1 is a pre-requisite for this course.

Rent a Camp

Check the Rent a Camp page for description for cabins, FAQs, and other information

Rental Application is online but you can't see availability from the form. Please note that this form needs the users to create another username and password (yup, it's frustrating). 

mesE deSIGNS, LLC

My mesE deSIGNS, LLC

192 W Joliet St Crown Point, IN

My mesE deSIGNS is a DIY design studio located in Crown Point, In, one block west of the square.

Please see their website and/or Facebook page for details

Make a Plate Kit Camp Fundraiser

The Highroads Service Unit is coordinating a Make a Plate Fundraiser. The profits of this fundraiser will go to Summer Camping. We hope that all girls in our Service Unit get an opportunity to camp. Unfortunately, the cost of camping prohibits some girls for attending. Council does have Financial Assistance, but it doesn't cover the entire cost of the camp experience. 

Any girl that participates in the the fundraiser will entered in a drawing to win a giftcard that they could spend on a summer camping program or another program offered through the council. The more plates they order the more chances they have to win! We won't know the value of the raffle until all orders are collected. 

The items range from $14 to $18 dollars.

Camp Cost can range from $100 to $300+ dollar. Please look at the 2018 Summer Camp Guide for details. The Gift Card could also be used for any of the over overnight experiences that Council offers. Deposit rates are $40 for 3-6-day programs or $100 for programs longer than 6 days. Deposits are non-refundable.

Deadlines

Forms and Money Due by Tuesday, March 13th at the Leaders Meeting. We hope to have items delivered for the April Meeting. This would make a great Mother's Day Gift! 

Below are PDFs. If you need something printed out please contact Yvette Jania.

• Entire Guide (includes an FAQ and all the documents below)
• Troop Packet (includes a order form and art document)
• I added the deadlines on these documents
• Plate Flyer 
• Plate Artwork