Girl Scout Troop Camp

Kyrie's s'more face

We had a scheduling adventure on our way to troop camp this year. We were supposed to do a single overnight in May, but didn't get in because it was too full. So, we booked two nights for late-June, only to have the event cancelled because it wasn't full enough. Then, our determined leader decided that we would just rent the space on our own and plan our own activities. With about a week to prep, we pulled together a plan for the weekend. It has been a rainy June, so we opted to rent a lodge rather than tents, which was the best choice. All the girls could be together, and we had a dry space for sleeping, activities and cooking (including electricity & appliances, which was great since everything was soaked). Four girls were able to come out the first night and were joined the next day by four other troop members.

Playing games

Working on lanyards. This activity was a big hit (just like it was when I was at camp), and the girls worked on them all weekend long!

Breakfast prep

The girls all helped with meal prep, learned new crafts, played games, hiked, learned & practiced camping skills (eg. knots, emergency shelters, etc.) and helped with clean-up. The first night the girls were up late talking & giggling and up early the next morning. A full day of activities didn't get them to bed any earlier the second night, but they did sleep in the next morning! It was a really great weekend! 

Morning hike. Behind them is supposed to be a creek, but weeks of rain made it look more like a river. 

Creeking

Working on crafts while we wait to head home.