Leaderfest 2021 November 6, 2021 Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir, NC - Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont
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2021 Leaderfest Volunteer Learning Event November 6, 2021 Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir, NC Super-Early Bird Registration (Deadline Sept. 6, 2021): $25 On-Time Registration (Deadline Oct. 11, 2021): $30 Last-Chance Registration (Deadline Oct. 25, 2021): $35
What is Leaderfest? Leaderfest is a one-day (with some overnight options), fun, casual and relaxing A.W.E.S.O.M.E. event for volunteers – who work with girls and Girl Scouts and other youth groups. It is a chance to sit back, enjoy yourself, make new friends and join others to learn some new skills and activities. For those coming from a distance, you may come up to camp on Friday evening and spend the night. REGISTRATION PROCESS: SERVICE PROJECT: You can register on-line at www.girlscoutsp2p. Leaderfest also offers you an opportunity org. Expect an instant e-mail response telling to give back to the community through our you that your registration has been processed. annual service project. This year, we will Please open immediately to confirm everything collect feminine hygiene items, diapers, new is correct. Registration is also available using the underwear and socks, and new or handmade enclosed registration form and either mailing, blankets for two different organizations: Kwanza faxing or hand delivering it to your nearest Family Inn in Lenoir and a Gold Award project. service center. Please allow a few days for paper registrations to be processed. SHOPPING, DOLLAR TABLE Don’t let finances keep you from joining us at AND AUCTIONS: Leaderfest! Apply for the Ed Whitmire Adult A mobile shop will be open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learning Scholarship Program Fund. in the Dining Hall for those looking to stock up on Girl Scout goodies from the GSCP2P council shop. Important Note: Some classes are limited in The Camp Ginger Cascades Trading Post will also size. Assignment is made on a first come, first be open. served basis. If a class/training requires more than one session to complete, you must register We will also have our Dollar Table, a place to get for each session to meet the requirements a great deal on craft and other items. Please feel free to bring your surplus Girl Scout items (extra patches, badges, books, etc.), craft supplies or CONFIRMATIONS: other items that you would like to donate. About two weeks before the event, you will The Silent Auction will be stocked up with lots receive a confirmation packet with directions to of goodies just in time for holiday gifting. If camp, emergency phone numbers, what to bring, you have handcrafted items to donate to the when to arrive and more! If your packet does not Silent Auction, please contact any committee arrive, e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org. member or a member of the GSCP2P Troop Experience Staff. We’ll also have a live auction Refunds: No refunds will be given after giving you an opportunity to bid on awesome October 18, 2021 as final head counts will have camping weekends for your troop at Camp Ginger been given to instructors and caterers. If you Cascades. cannot attend, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. All proceeds from these three opportunities go to the Ed Whitmire Scholarship Fund. The Dollar Table will be cash only, while both auctions will accept cash, checks or credit/debit cards. 1
LEADERFEST OVERNIGHT CAMPING: Participants may spend Friday night at camp for an SCHEDULE: additional $2/person. Lodging will be in heated camp units. Check-in for Friday night starts at 5 p.m. Friday check-in starts at 5 p.m. Saturday: MEALS: 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Saturday breakfast and lunch will be provided in Check-in and registration the Dining Hall – with the exception of the children’s 7:30 - 8 a.m. program and those taking the camp license course. Breakfast in the Dining Hall Participants staying overnight must bring their own Classes start at 8:30 a.m. food as there will be no food/meals provided Friday 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. evening. Refrigerators are available in all the camp Session 1 Classes units for food storage. The unit kitchens all have electricity, a refrigerator and stove for you to prepare 10:10 - 11:40 a.m. your meals. You must hold a current Cook Out License Session 2 Classes to have and cook over a campfire. No license is Noon - 2 p.m. required for “kitchen cooking.” Lunch is served in the Dining Hall 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. SWAPPING: Session 3 Classes Interested in swapping small mementos at Leaderfest? For ideas and etiquette, search “SWAPS” 4 - 5:30 p.m. on www.girlscoutsp2p.org. Session 4 Classes 100 SWAPS should be adequate. OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-AGE (K-5) CHILDREN: Once again, we are offering a chance for your school-age children to enjoy a day at camp, exploring and playing in the outdoors. This program, An X-STREAM adventure, is for children (girls and boys) in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Your child will need to bring good walking shoes (no sandals, Crocs, heels or open toes), wear socks, a bandana and clothing to protect against the elements. The temperatures can be quite chilly and unpredictable and it is often much cooler at Camp Ginger Cascades than where you are traveling from. This program will run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Drop off starts at 7:45 a.m. and campers should be picked up by 5:45 p.m. Cost for the children’s program is $10 per child and includes a walking taco lunch and two snacks, which they will be preparing. (Parents have the option to send their campers a lunch.) Extra options for children: Children of participants who choose the Friday overnight camping option are able to stay with their parent in Rainbow, under the parent’s supervision at a cost of $2 per person. 2
The Ed Whitmire Scholarship Fund Ed Whitmire was a dedicated trainer for both the Pisgah and Hornets’ Nest Girl Scout councils for many years. After his death in 2005, the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Ed Whitmire Scholarship Fund was created in his honor, as a way of continuing his work of training and inspiring adult Girl Scout volunteers. Each year, the fund is fed and nurtured by fundraising at our three AWESOME Retreats. If you have donated or purchased items offered at the auctions at these events, YOU are helping to continue Ed’s work. Thank you! If you receive a scholarship to attend learning events, you are also helping to continue his legacy. Please don’t let financial issues keep you from the fun, fellowship and training available to you here at GSCP2P! P2P registered adults in good standing may apply for up to 75% of registration and course fees (not commemorative items). All requested information must be completed fully and submitted at least 10 days prior to the learning event registration deadline (October 11) in order to be considered for a scholarship. Once approved, a scholarship code will be provided to allow online registration for the learning event. Use our online scholarship application by going to https://girlscoutsp2p.wufoo.com/forms/ed- whitmire-scholarship-application/. No computer access? Scholarship applications may also be completed by calling 800-672-2148. WHAT CLASSES SHOULD I CHOOSE? There really is no “should” when it comes to course selection - you are free to select as many or as few as you like to make your weekend AWESOME. We encourage you to take classes that interest you as well as impact your troop in a positive way. Important Note: Some classes are limited in size. Assignment is made on a first come, first served basis. If a class/training requires more than one session to complete, you must register for all sessions. Required for fires and Cook Out outdoor cooking with your troop. ONLINE SAFETY COURSES: License An Overnight License is required for all Prerequisites: Overnight overnight events with your troop. In order License (online) to receive or renew a camp license there Required for tent camping are two courses that you complete through or camping on non-council independent study before attending property. Camp License Leaderfest. Follow the links to the Prerequisites: Overnight coursework and submit your answers to and Cook Out Licenses your nearest service center. Some classes will require you to bring in your answers. Required for many First Aider activities including camping and travel Be Safe, Be Ready: Outings and Overnights tinyurl.com/outingsandovernights Not required, but Preparing For will help you have The Year a well-rounded Be Safe, Be Ready: Girl Planning Girl Scout year. tinyurl.com/girlplanning 3
SESSION 1 CLASSES 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. LF 1.1 Free Time/Instructing: LF 1.3 Advanced Camping Skills: LF 1.7 Ozobots: Select this option if you are not Take your skills to the next level Ozobots are little robots which taking a class or are instructing to help your older girls earn the follow programming made by during Session 1. Outdoor badges and Journeys. girls. Come to this class to learn Girls want to be outside! You will how to use the kits which are LF 1.2 Camp License: learn about camping lanterns, available from the Girl Scout This session maps and compasses, bow saws, service centers and do not need includes the Fire hatchets, lashing and water a computer to run. Building, Outdoor Cooking purification. Participant must Min: 4 Max: 12 and Tenting segments, which have current Camp License. Please Cost: $0 will allow you to build fires, cook note: This is a two session course, outdoors and camp out in your you must also register for LF 2.3 LF 1.8 Art On the Run: backyard or a non-council site. The Camp License is valuable for Min: 3 Max: 20 Did you know you can create volunteers who work with troops Cost: $5 your own watercolor paint out and want to help them build of things in the kitchen? Come LF 1.4 CPR/First Aid: independence by learning outdoor learn how and create a small kit Girl Scouts require a certified First skills. The license is valid for five to use while hiking. years. Aider for many activities. Get your Min: 4 Max: 20 Prerequisite: Overnight License - Be First Aid and CPR certificates by Cost: $4 Safe, Be Ready: Girl Planning AND completing this class. Please note: Be Safe, Be Ready: Outings and This is a two session course. You LF 1.9 Music Sampler: Overnights. Complete Overnight must also register for LF 2.4 It is Ginger Cascades has musical License. This independent study is also possible it will run until Noon. instruments at camp - come required prior to Leaderfest. Please Min: 6 Max: 16 bring test results to class. try them out. You might find Cost: $35 Topics: Camp stoves, 3-match fires, playing a guitar or ukulele is not safety, simple tools, Leave No Trace, LF 1.5 Science Badges: as hard as you think! If you have knots, tents and tarps. Learn how Come experiment with hands-on an instrument to play, bring it to cook a meal using a campfire or STEM activities for all ages so your along! camp stove and get information on girls can earn their science badge! Min: 2 Max: 10 camp sanitation and food storage. Min: 5 Max: 20 Cost: $0 A snack will be served at 11 a.m. Cost: $10 and you’ll cook a meal at 1:30 p.m. LF 1.10 Financial Literacy: Participants may bring their own LF 1.6 Hank’s Handy Tips and tricks for teaching snacks and drinks. Tin Can Cooking: financial literacy to girls of all Bring: Pocket knife, eating utensils/ For a twist on outdoor cooking, plate/bowl/cup in a mesh bag, copy ages. come learn to make your own Min: 5 Max: 15 of Overnight License completed on- vagabond stove to cook a meal Cost: $0 line. Dress for weather to be outside or dessert. What is a vagabond under a shelter. Trainings can be found under stove? It’s a tin can with a heat Required Licenses on our website at source where you can cook your www.girlscoutsp2p.org. Please Note: own meal. Please note: This is a This is a four session course. You two session course. You must also must also register for LF 2.2, LF 3.2 & register for LF 2.6 LF 4.2 Bring: Gloves (heavy duty), pot Min: 6 Max: 24 holder, hammer, a mess kit and Cost: $8 full water bottle. Min: 5 Max: 20 Cost: $5 4
SESSION 2 CLASSES 10:10 - 11:40 a.m LF 2.1 Free Time/Instructing: LF 2.7 Shrink Art: Select this option if you are not Make jewelry and other items taking a class or are instructing from plastic. during Session 2. Min: 5 Max: 15 Cost: $3 LF 2.2 Camp License: This is session LF 2.8 Archery: two out of four of LF 1.2. Come play on the archery ABOUT SWAPS Cost: Included in LF 1.2 range! Special Whatchamacallits Min: 4 Max: 12 Affectionately Pinned LF 2.3 Advanced Camping Skills: Note: This is not an Archery Somewhere or Share With This is session two of LF 1.3. Facilitator course. A Pal... no matter what you Cost: Included in LF 1.3 Cost: $2 call them, SWAPS are a fun part of all the A.W.E.S.O.M.E. LF 2.4 CPR/First Aid: LF 2.9 Climbing Wall Sampler: events! Don’t miss out! This is session two of Give our climbing wall a try LF 1.4. without your girls to critique Cost: Included in LF 1.4 you, or to find out if it is SWAPS TIPS something your girls would ♥ SWAPS shouldn’t be edible LF 2.5 Yello Dyno: like to do. Note: This is not a - no cookies or candies Yello Dyno starts Climbing Wall Facilitator class. Skunks, mice and even bears with the child’s RIGHT Min: 5 Max: 18 like edible SWAPS! TO BE SAFE! The Yello Dyno Cost: $6 Method (age 4 - grade 6) is an ♥ Include your name, e-mail evidence based program that LF 2.10 Sizzling Ceremonies: address, etc. on your SWAP so teaches children how to identify Ceremonies are an your new friends can reach deceptive behavior, restore integral part of the you. instincts and feelings and build Girl Scout heritage ♥ SWAPS frequently have self-confidence when faced and programs. From pins so they may be worn with tricky people. Connie Investiture/Rededication to on a hat, sash, ribbon or uses a puppet with the younger Bridging and Flag Ceremonies, jacket, although they can children, and both have videos Court of Awards and many also be patches, necklaces, and songs that help the children more, you will get to try some bracelets... to remember all the safety rules. and go home prepared to Join Connie Engart of Children’s celebrate with your girls. ♥ SWAPS may depict the Advocacy and Protection Center Min: 4 Max: 20 theme of the event, represent and former Girl Scout leader in Cost: $0 one of your interests or this informative program. share something about your Min: 10 Max: 25 hometown - the sky is the Cost: $0 limit! LF 2.6 Hank’s Handy ♥ Carry extra SWAPS so no one is ♥ Check out YouTube, Tin Can Cooking: left out. We recommend 75-100 Pinterest and other social This is session two of LF 1.6. SWAPS. media sites for ideas. Cost: Included in LF 1.6 ♥ Forgot your SWAPS? Swap a hug! ♥ Be courteous! Swap with everyone. It’s nice to give ♥ Always say thank you! 5 SWAPS to someone who doesn’t have any to trade
SESSION 3 CLASSES 2:15-3:45 p.m. LF 3.1 Free Time/Instructing: LF 3.5 Camp License Renewal: LF 3.7 Archery: Select this option if you are not The Cook Out and Come play on the archery taking a class or are instructing Camp Licenses range! during Session 3. are valid for five years. Min: 4 Max: 12 This class renews your Note: This is not an Archery LF 3.2 Camp License: license for another five years. Facilitator course. Session three out Prerequisites: Must have Cost: $2 of four of LF 1.2. earned your Cook Out or Cost: Included in LF 1.2 Camp License within the last LF 3.8 Robotics: five membership years and Are you overwhelmed or scared LF 3.3 Roundtable Discussions: completed the current version by the robotics badges? Don’t Curious what other of Be Safe, Be Ready online worry! This session is all about leaders are doing with classes (Overnight License). learning the basics of robotics their girls? Need help Trainings can be found under and how to integrate what with a difficult problem with Required Licenses on our you learned into your troop your troop? Get together with website at www.girlscoutsp2p. meetings, all while having fun! other leaders, network and org. Bring proof. Note: This is a We will explore programming, share ideas. two session course. You must coding and working with a Lego Min: 4 Max: 24 also register for LF 4.5 robotics kit. Cost: $0 Min: 2 Max: 20 Min: 4 Max: 12 Cost: $5 Cost: $5 LF 3.4 Raccoon Circles: Raccoon Circles are an LF 3.6 STEM SWAPS: LF 3.9 Five-Gallon Bucket innovative, simple and easy We will be making SWAPS Camping: technique for building unity, (Special Whatchamacallits Older girls are ready for a new community, connection and Affectionately Pinned adventure - see how using a teamwork with any group. This Somewhere or Share With A five-gallon bucket for a camping collection of Raccoon Circle Pal) with a STEM theme. trip can challenge the girls to activities, ideas, suggestions Bring: Scissors use new skills. and stories will help you teach, Min: 5 Max: 15 Min: 3 Max: 20 train, counsel, facilitate, coach Cost: $5 Cost: $0 and manage your group, and connect them in the process. Join the fun in learning how to use the activities with girls of all 2 ages. b= 2 c a2 + Min: 4 Max: 25 Cost: $0 y=m x +b Requesting a scholarship? Apply online at 2 https://girlscoutsp2p.wufoo.com/forms/ m c E= ed-whitmire-scholarship-application/. See page 3 for more information. 6
SESSION 4 CLASSES 4-5:30 p.m. LF 4.1 Free Time/Instructing: LF 4.6 Where Can You Go as a Select this option if you are not Girl Scout? taking a class or are instructing Everywhere! Come learn during Session 4. about the amazing travel opportunities for Girl Scouts: LF 4.2 Camp License: Destinations, Travel Patrols, This is the last troop trips, both domestic session of LF 1.2. and international, the five Cost: Included in LF 1.2 World Centers and more. The opportunities are endless! LF 4.3 VTK: Min: 5 Max: 25 Discover how the Cost: $0 VTK, Volunteer Toolkit, can help you LF 4.7 STEM Songs and Games: manage your troop, lessen What? There are songs and Bring back a the paperwork and create an games for STEM!? Come find open line of communication out and be ready to sing and surprise for your with parents. The VTK is a play. Girl Scout at home comprehensive digital tool Min: 4 Max: 30 accessible on your computer, Cost: $0 or treat yourself! tablet or smartphone. Bring: A computer or tablet or LF 4.8 Rope Runners: CAMP GINGER smart phone. A Rope Runner is a wooden Min: 4 Max: 12 figure that rolls down a rope CASCADES Cost: $0 on the single wheel, using TRADING POST: weights to balance. It is based Stock up on Girl Scout LF 4.4 Climbing Wall Sampler: on a traditional toy concept and merchandise! The Trading Give our climbing wall a try easy to assemble. Post will be open select times without your girls to critique Min: 4 Max: 20 during Leaderfest. you or to find out if it is Cost: $8 something your girls would like to do. Note: This is not a LF 4.9 Math Tutorial: GIFTS THAT KEEP Climbing Wall Facilitator class. Having problems helping ON GIVING: Min: 5 Max: 18 your child with their math The silent and live auctions Cost: $6 homework? Come have a are a Leaderfest favorite! tutoring session with an expert! There are bargains to be LF 4.5 Camp License Renewal: Min: 4 Max: 15 found on the dollar table in This is session two Cost: $0 the dining hall, too! Over of LF 3.5. the years, we have raised Cost: Included in LF 3.5 hundreds of dollars for the “Ed Fund.” The Ed Whitmire Scholarship Fund to assist volunteers with expenses for learning sessions. 7
2021 Leaderfest Volunteer Learning Weekend November 6, 2021 | Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir, NC REGISTRATION FORM: PERSONAL INFORMATION Please use one form per person. Registration deadline is October 25, 2021. Remember you can register online using MyGS/Active Network at www.girlscoutsp2p.org if you are a registered member of P2P. Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone (H): ____________________________ Phone (C):__________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________ DOB: _______ Male ____ Female ____ Are you a new leader? ___ YES ____ NO Are you on the Leaderfest committee? ___ YES ___ NO Staying Friday night? _____ YES _____ NO I am Vegetarian _____ I am Vegan _____ Special Accommodations Alert: (List any food allergies, physical, medical, C-PAP, transportation needs while at camp, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a child attending? _____ YES _____ NO If yes, please provide participant information below in addition to the health form for each participant. Child Name:________________________________________________________ Age: _______ Male ____ Female ____ Current Girl Scout? _____ YES _____ NO Staying Friday night? _____ YES _____ NO Child Name:________________________________________________________ Age: _______ Male ____ Female ____ Current Girl Scout? _____ YES _____ NO Staying Friday night? _____ YES _____ NO Child Special Accommodations Alert: (List any food allergies, physical, medical, transportation needs while at camp, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that I am responsible for evening care and supervision of my children (after 5:30 p.m.). _________(Initial)
2021 Leaderfest Volunteer Learning Weekend November 6, 2021 | Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir, NC REGISTRATION FORM: WORKSHOP CHOICES Please mark your first, second and third choice under each Workshop Session. Some workshops are limited in size. Assignments are made on a first come, first served basis. If a class/training requires more than one session to complete, you must register for each session to meet the requirements! Session 1 - Saturday 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Session 3 - Saturday 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. Course ID and Name Choice # Fee Course ID and Name Choice # Fee LF 1.1 Free Time $0 LF 3.1 Free Time $0 LF 1.2 Camp License LF 3.2 Camp License $8 $0 (also select 2.2, 3.2, & 4.2) (also select 4.2, fee paid in 1.2) LF 1.3 Advanced Camping Skills LF 3.3 Roundtable Discussions $0 $5 (also select 2.3) LF 1.4 CPR/First Aid LF 3.4 Raccoon Circles $0 $35 (also select 2.4) LF 3.5 Camp License Renewal LF 1.5 Science Badges $10 $5 (also select 4.5) LF 1.6 Hank’s Handy Tin Can Cooking $5 LF 3.6 Stem Swaps $5 (also select 2.6) LF 1.7 Ozobots $0 LF 3.7 Archery $2 LF 1.8 Art on the Run $4 LF 3.8 Robotics $5 LF 1.9 Music Sampler $0 LF 3.9 Five-Gallon Bucket Camping $0 LF 1.10 Financial Literacy $0 Session 4 - Saturday 4 - 5:30 p.m. Session 2 - Saturday 10:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Course ID and Name Choice # Fee Course ID and Name Choice # Fee LF 4.1 Free Time $0 LF 2.1 Free Time $0 LF 4.2 Camp License 4 LF 2.2 Camp License $0 $0 (fee paid in 1.2) (also select 3.2 & 4.2, fee paid in 1.2) LF 4.3 VTK $0 LF 2.3 Advanced Camping Skills $0 (fee paid in 1.3) LF 4.4 Climbing Wall Sampler $6 LF 2.4 CPR/First Aid $0 LF 4.5 Camp License Renewal (fee paid in 1.4) $0 (fee paid in 3.5) LF 2.5 Yello Dyno $0 LF 4.6 Where Can You Go as a Girl $0 LF 2.6 Hank’s Handy Tin Can Cooking Scout? $0 (fee paid in 1.6) LF 4.7 STEM Songs and Games $0 LF 2.7 Shrink Art $3 LF 4.8 Rope Runners $8 LF 2.8 Archery $2 LF 4.9 Math Tutorial $0 LF 2.9 Climbing Wall Sampler $6 LF 2.10 Sizzling Ceremonies $0 DEADLINES: Participant Name: ___________________________________ Super-Early Bird Registration: Sept. 6, 2021 Scholarship Requests and On-Time Registration: Oct. 11, 2021 Last-Chance Registration: Oct. 25, 2021 No registrations or refunds after Oct. 25, 2021.
2021 Leaderfest Volunteer Learning Weekend November 6, 2021 | Camp Ginger Cascades, Lenoir, NC REGISTRATION FORM: PAYMENT Registration Fee: REGISTRATION OPTIONS $25 before September 6 Register Online: $30 September 7-October 11 For immediate registration confirmation, please $35 October 12-25 _______ register through MyGS/Active Network at www. girlscoutsp2p.org (Visa, MasterCard, American Workshop Fees: +_______ Express and Discover are accepted online). Total Registration Fee: _______ Register through the mail or in-person: Return registration form with a check for the Registration Amount Due: _______ registration fee to: GSCP2P Requesting a scholarship? 8818 West Market Street Colfax, NC 27235 (Enter the amount requested, and attach form. Max 75% of amount due) -_______ Register through fax: Fax registration form to 828-328-6870 and call Total Registration Enclosed: _______ 800-672-2148 with your credit card information. Child Programming ($10/child): + _______ Cash (do not send in mail) $______________ Overnight Lodging ($2/person Check (payable to GSCP2P) $______________ per night): + _______ Credit Card $______________ VISA Master Card Discover American Express GRAND TOTAL ENCLOSED: _______ Credit card information is not accepted via fax or mail. To process your credit card payment, please call 800.672.2148 between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Participant Name: ___________________________________ Don’t let finances keep you from joining us at Leaderfest! Remember you can apply for the Ed Whitmire Adult Learning Scholarship Program Fund! See page 3 for more information and for instructions for our NEW online application process.
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