Camping with Troop 150

Camping…Let’s get out there & have fun!

St. Michael Girl Scout Troop 150 Monday Meeting in the Science Lab 2:15 – 4:15 pm

http://www.saintmichaelsc.org/school/girlscouts Last Update 7-31-2009

We camp about once a month.

• September – Carowinds Science Myth Buster Campout


• October – Catholic Camporee…Camping with our new Bishop and hundreds of other scouts


• November – Sleep with the Sharks at Ripley’s


• January 2010 = Cookie Campout…learn how to sell cookies like a pro, eat cookies & hot chocolate late into the night…only Girl Scouts selling cookies can attend…girls are welcome to come for the evening 6-10 pm and leave to sleep at home


• February 2010 = Troop Slumber Party…Sleep at the Girl Scout Lodge and roast marshmallows over a five foot wide stone fireplace.


• June 2010 – Travel to Savannah, GA where Girl Scouting began


• Several cool camping trips are offered through our Girl Scout Council


• Our council has several fun camping trips during the year to Science museums and state parks.

Chaperones:

• Adults who are registered with the Girl Scouts & have had Virtus training are eligible to chaperone camping trips. Dads are welcome. It just takes more advance planning to provide separate sleeping and bathroom arrangements.


• All Girl Scouts, even the Daisies, can go camping with the troop.


• Parents know their children. If your Girl Scout has never spent the night away from home without her family, then you probably shouldn’t send her camping alone.

All campers need

• Sleeping bags or bedrolls


• A fanny pack or fishing vest for hikes & field trips with the following contents
• A small flashlight
• A whistle to alert others if lost or hurt
• Gloves
• Phone number of event leader and parent/guardian
• Small cup
• Water bottle with a strap or clothing hook


• Mess kit and dunk bag


• Our camping director will publish a complete list for each camping trip