Train, Relax, Have Fun at Autumn R&R
September 10, 11, 12
Watch your mail. Registration brochures went out July 22.
Adult Training Weekend Theme Is “Taking Shape”
From songs on the porch, to new skills, taking a required leadership training, or just relaxing and having fun, Autumn R&R is for all adult Girl Scout members. Join us for an energizing weekend at Camp Farnsworth.
Full weekend registration fee includes: two overnights at camp, basic workshop fees (you only need to cover additional fees as indicated) and five meals. Note: You can only register by mail. Download the registration form.
Important Deadlines
- All orders for apparel need to be at the Bedford Service Center WITH PAYMENT by August 18.
- If you are not ordering apparel, all registrations must be at the Bedford Service Center WITH PAYMENT
by August 25. - To order items from Our Store to be picked up during the weekend, call 888-474-9686 x140, by August 27.
All weekend there will be the Autumn R&R Scavenger Hunt. Directions will be provided when you arrive.
THERE IS A PRICE CHANGE FOR THE PROJECT WET & WILD WORKSHOP - NOW $35 - SEE DESCRIPTION BELOW.
Resources
Course Descriptions
Friday Night Session 1
100 ARC CPR/FA Challenge: 7:00-9:00pm (Please note the start time has changed to 7 pm)
For people currently certified in ARC Adult, Infant & Child CPR and First Aid who are confident in their skills and who would like to renew their certification to stay current. Challenge courses will be a testing situation only.
Prerequisite: current certification in ARC CPR and FA
Presenter: Sue Gould Fee: $12.00 just CPR, $8.00 just FA, $20.00 both CPR/FA
101 Orientation to Camp Farnsworth: 7:00–8:00pm
Are you a Camp Farnsworth “Newbie”? Come meet some of the other first timers, hear what the weekend has in store for you, find out about Farnsworth and learn how to find your way around camp.
Presenter: TBA No Fee
102 Orientation to Camp Farnsworth: 8:00-9:00pm
See description for 101
Presenter: TBA No Fee
Saturday Session 2, 9:00-10:45am (unless otherwise noted)
200 Scouts’ Own “Make It Your Own”
Come learn about a traditional Girl Scouts’ Own Ceremony. We will plan and carry out a Scouts’ Own. Bring your own ideas, thoughts, expressions, poems, pictures, words, music, songs, artwork, etc. Anything that shares how you feel or think about the weekend theme: Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains “Taking Shape” which can mean getting healthy and being active to how our Council is continuing to “take shape” by coming together. Weekend ceremony will occur Sunday before departure.
Presenter: Beverly “Bunny” Sanschagrin No Fee
201 Ins and Outs of Troop Finances
The mechanics of managing finances is every leader’s least favorite duty. This workshop will help by giving methods and guidelines to minimize the stress and ensure compliance.
Presenters: Josee Ruckenbrod and Andrea Ewing No Fee
202 Higher Awards
Are your girls interested in earning the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award? Don’t know where to start or how to help? Learn about the new requirements for these awards. We’ll go through the entire process from start to finish.
Presenter: Jess Riendeau No Fee
203 How to Use Journeys: 9:00am–12:00pm
For all leaders who want to become more comfortable with using Journeys along with traditional awards, cookie programs, and other Girl Scout materials. Besides talking about being girl-led, we will focus on Take Action as the third key of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Presenter: Isabel Danforth No Fee
204 Deployment 101 Supporting Youth during Military Deployment
An informational interactive presentation about the unique stresses and strains of deployment. Military kids experience separation, loss, worry, changing roles, loneliness, and the pressure to step up and contribute more to the family while a parent is deployed. Learn how they do it, and how we can help!
Presenter: Paul Gibeault, Military Family Life Consultant No Fee
205 Step Up to Juniors: 9:00am–12:00pm
Are you getting ready to lead Junior Girl Scouts? Want to find out what differs from Brownie leadership? We will discuss Junior badges, awards, pins, and touch on the Bronze Award. We will also talk about different types of troop leadership. Bring: Safety-Wise, Junior handbook, and badge book.
Prerequisite: you must have been a Brownie Leader or at least played a significant role with a Brownie troop.
Presenter: Ann Sager No Fee
206 Advanced Outdoor Living Skills Pre-Plan
This all-day training starts at 9:00am and ends at 5:00pm with an hour open for lunch in the dining hall.
Topics include: items to carry when backpacking, how to prepare for the trip, how to choose a backpack and how to fit and load it, how to choose appropriate footwear, stove, and sleeping bag, Leave No Trace principles, clinometer, lashing, tool craft, and more.
Prerequisite: must have taken Basic Outdoor Living Skills. This pre-course is a prerequisite to do the 2-night overnight that is October 1st to the 3rd at Camp Chenoa.
Bring: Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting, Safety-Wise and a pen.
Presenters: Deb Wyman and Sue Berry No Fee
207 Fleece Blankets and Pillow
Fleece blankets and pillows for girls any age. No sewing is needed. They make wonderful gifts, are easy to make, and a great community service project for the local nursing home. You will have enough time to finish one and start the other.
Presenter: Carol Smith No fee but must bring some supplies with you. List will be sent with confirmation.
208 I’m Not Picky, I Really Can’t Eat That!
This workshop will cover the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and lifestyle choices, and how to rework a menu to make sure that everyone is satisfied physically and emotionally. We will sample some foods and if participants bring a favorite meal menu, we’ll work together to see if we can adapt it to cover different situations.
Presenter: Tammy Hoermann No Fee
209 Fall Product Sale Training for SU FPSM
Training session and update for those who hold the position of Service Unit Fall Product Sale Manager.
Presenters: Pat Farrell, Tracy Gillick and Todd Wingen No Fee
210 Strategic Learning Process Update
Our Strategic Learning process is setting the direction for the future of our Council and our Movement. Find out what we have learned and how we are moving forward. Ensure you are part of the process and that your voice is heard!
Presenter: Tricia Mellor, CEO No Fee
211 Leadership Essentials: 9:00am-12:00pm
This is a required course for all volunteers who will be working directly with girls. It provides an in-depth focus on delivering girls the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. These are the outcomes and benefits we are striving to achieve for girls and the processes that best achieve those outcomes. The workshop also focuses on the Journey books which are our tools for delivering the Leadership Experience to girls.
Presenter: Joan Hagar No Fee
212 American Red Cross CPR: 9:00am–12:00pm
For registered Girl Scout adults who will act as a group/troop first aider at any grade level. This training covers Adult and Child CPR. Adults intending to act as group/troop first aiders must also obtain current certification in first aid which will not be covered in this training. CPR certification is valid for 1 year. A course textbook may be borrowed during the course, or purchased for $16.00.
Presenter: Maura Keegan Fee: $12.00 for cost of certification and supplies
213 Fun and Adventure Beyond Farnsworth: 9:00am-3:00pm
Take a tour of local hot spots to visit with your girls. Stops could include: Montshire Museum, King Arthur Flour, glass blowing, Quechee Antiques/Railroad, and more. Bring money for personal spending. We need people to help drive.
Presenter: Rosemary Whitman No Fee
214 Introduction to Bridge: 9:00am–5:30pm
A fun introduction to basic bridge concepts. Course will include some bridge etiquette, simple opening bids and how to play a hand. Everyone is welcome to visit the all day Bridge lesson on Saturday . Stay as long as you would like. Sunday morning will be full on Bridge games for players to join.
Presenters: Karen Nadeau and friends No Fee
215 Constructive Dialogue: Tips from a Mediator for Managing Conflict. 9:00am– 12:00pm
Conflict is inevitable. This workshop will focus on specific skills for transforming conflict from a dreaded experience into a positive opportunity for constructive change, whether in your personal relationships or within your organization.
Presenter: Nancy Gardner, LCSW, founding Director of Alliance for Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Burlington and Bristol,
Vermont No Fee
216 Project WILD and WILD Aquatic Workshop: 9:00am–5:00pm
Join us for a fun, activity-based workshop and take home two books full of activities for K-13 grade students that work well in both meeting and camp settings. The activities are interactive and designed to support what you are teaching about terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, and related environmental concepts.
Presenter: Mary Goodyear, NH Fish and Game Fee for books (fantastic resources) $35.00 (price correction from brochure)
Saturday Session 3, 11:00am-12:00pm
300 How Do You Stand for the Stars and Stripes?
Learn a little about our country’s symbols and how we show respect and honor them. We will learn how to plan and carry out indoor and outdoor flag ceremonies.
Presenter: Beverly “Bunny” Sanschagrin No Fee
301 Understanding Football
Do you wish you could understand the game of football? Maybe you want to impress your husband, and be able to "speak the language" of football, or maybe you just want to know more of what's going on at your son's high school football games. Come learn the fundamentals of football.
Presenter: Suzanna Brown No Fee
302 Public Relations and Social Media
What You Need to Know: How to market your troop effectively for greater visibility. Also, social media, website and Internet safety will be covered.
Presenter: Mary Ellen Hettinger No Fee
303 Fun Songs That Girls Like to Sing
Silly songs, inspiring songs, uplifting songs, and songs of camp. Participants are encouraged to contribute. Bring song resources if you have them to share. Workshop leader has compilation on a website.
Presenter: Neil Savage No Fee
304 Reverse Tie-Dye
You’ve done tie-dye but what about reverse tie-dye? Learn how to turn ordinary T-shirts into a work of art in this reverse tie-dye workshop! Must bring dark-colored T-shirt or dark material you will be working with. Also bring newspaper and stencils if you have them.
Presenter: Donna Martin No Fee
305 Be Positive!
Staying positive during stressful times isn’t easy. This workshop will provide tips, hints, and motivation to keep you smiling!
Presenter: Alicia Nelson No Fee
306 Beginners Yoga Class
Learn some basic yoga moves, stretches, and breathing techniques. No experience necessary but those who practice yoga are welcome to join. You may bring your own yoga mat and some will be available to use.
Presenter: Willow No Fee
Saturday Session 4, 1:15-3:00pm (unless otherwise noted)
400 “Footloose and Fancy Free”
Old-Fashioned Herbal Foot Soaks and Herbal Teas: Inexpensive and effective ways for you and your troop to relax that is easy to do. We will be using fresh and dried herbs, aroma therapeutic essential oils, and other easily acquired ingredients. Bring a clean dishpan that your feet will fit in, a towel, and a pair of clean thick white socks. Pamper yourself!
Presenters: Melissa Greenwood has studied with top herbalists and naturalists. Fee: $5.00
401 Letterboxing & Geocaching 101 Double Session 1:15-5:45pm
Come learn about the fun activities of letterboxing & geocaching to share with your girls. You will carve your own stamp. We will hide a letterbox or geocache. We will also venture out into the local area to find hidden treasures.
Presenters: Debbie Payne, Deb Drake, Vera Kirk, Gail Logan, Jess Drake and Chris Haswell No Fee
402 Successful Girl Scout Recruiting Practices
Do you want more adults in your Service Unit? Do you have leaders but no girls for a troop? Learn how one volunteer successfully recruited 19 new leaders, and placed 120 new girls in troops in one year. Learn key practices and strategies to help achieve your goals.
Presenter: Ann Sager No Fee
403 Woodburning
Learn to wood burn a wooden book, big enough to fill with looseleaf paper. Girls love doing this. They even do the back cover!
Presenter: Mary Gendron Fee: $6.00
404 Beginner Archery
Learn the basic techniques and safety skills of holding a bow and arrow. This class is great for beginners or someone who hasn’t done archery in a long time.
Presenter: Tammy Hoermann No Fee
405 Odd Girl Out
Rumors. The silent treatment. Cyberbullying. Using Rachel Simmons’ bestselling book, Odd Girl Out, as a framework, we will explore the hidden culture of aggression in girls. Participants will leave the workshop with a greater understanding of how to recognize aggression, deal with conflict, and help girls stay safe online.
Presenter: Carmel Quinn No Fee
406 Fabric Wrapped Necklace
Make a pretty wrapped beaded necklace. Once you pick up this easy technique you’ll discover infinite possibilities to make a truly unique piece to call your own or give as gifts. This can be a truly “green” project – just bring scissors – all necessary supplies are from my fabric and craft stash.
Presenter: Susan Nutting No Fee
407 Walk on the Wild Side (Nature Walk)
Learn to identify trees and plants of the forest floor. Take home suggestions for hands-on activities that you can do with girls. Make sure you have sturdy walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Resources will be available online.
Presenter: Neil Savage No Fee
408 Troop Essentials: 1:15–4:15pm
This is a required course for all future leaders. Troop Essentials covers the roles and responsibilities of the Girl Scout leader, methods of obtaining parent and guardian support, important elements of group meetings, girl and adult planning, finances, how to evaluate with girls, and crisis and risk management.
Presenter: Joan Hagar No Fee
409 Take Action!
Come learn all about the third key in the three keys of Girl Scouting. Learn how a service project is different from a Take Action project and how to ensure Take Action is being girl-led.
Presenter: Jessica Riendeau and Laura Tarbell No Fee
410 Wood Recycling
Get out the power tools and make a useful take-home project with your own two hands. Please bring work gloves.
Presenter: TBA Fee: $5.00
411 Team-Building Games
Come learn some interactive team-building games you can do with your troop. These activities can be done indoors or outdoors with props you can find in your own garage or closet.
Presenter: Andrew Atkin No Fee
412 Origami
Learn how to make unit origami boxes. Unit origami is a shape made with more than one sheet of paper that is held together only by the folding. Single sheet figural/animal shapes can be taught if requested.
Presenter: Karen Krah No Fee
413 American Red Cross First Aid
For registered Girl Scout adults, this training covers the basics of first aid. Additional CPR training will be required for adults to act as group/troop first aider. First aid certification is valid for 3 years. A course textbook may be borrowed during courses, or purchased for $16.00.
Presenter: Maura Keegan Fee: $8.00
415 Cards, Dice & Other Games (was 502 in Session 3)
Learn how to play various card games, dice games, and other games that can be used at the start or end of your meetings, in the car, while waiting in lines, or on overnights for girls of all ages. Bring your favorite game to share too! Please bring: deck of cards, dice, paper, pencil.
Presenter: Carol Smith No Fee
Saturday Session 5, 3:15-4:45pm (unless otherwise noted)
500 Relaxation Station
Ever feel like you need 5 minutes to just relax at your troop meeting? Try several “relaxing” activities great for girls and adults. Activities include: stress balls, bath soaks, DIY herbal teas, homemade facial masks, and more.
Presenter: Carrie Green Fee: $5.00
501 Build Your Team with Self-Esteem
These activities are an inexpensive way to bring your troop together and to work towards a common goal. They are fun and sometimes silly games that you and your girls will love.
Presenters: Jodi Woodard and Jess Green No Fee
502 Cards, Dice & Other Games now in Session 4 - 1:15-300 p.m.
503 Woodburning
Learn to wood burn a wooden book, big enough to fill with loose leaf paper. Girls love doing this. They even do the back cover!
Presenter: Mary Gendron Fee: $6.00
504 Invasive Plants & Insects in VT and NH
Invasive insects have already done millions of dollars of damage and show no signs of slowing. Invasive plants cause environmental harm by becoming dominant and disruptive to the native ecosystem. Come learn to ID some of the insects and plants that are threatening us, and what we can do to help stop them.
Presenter: Suzanna Brown No Fee
505 Lost But Found–Hiking Safety
Learn how to teach Girl Scouts what to bring on a hike, how not to get lost, and what to do if they stray from their plan. Based on the National Park Rangers’ video and program.
Presenter: Liz Tentarelli No Fee
506 National Safety Program radKIDS and RAD
radKIDS stands for resisting aggression defensively and is the nation’s #1 safety program. The presenters want to give you an in-depth overview of a 10 hour program they can bring to your girls. They will discuss topics such as out and about safety, dog safety, bike safety, school safety and more, as well as realistic defense techniques for children’s safety. Please bring comfortable shoes.
Presenters: Deputy Nikol Schreiver and John Schreiver No Fee
507 Fleece Blankets and Pillows
Fleece blankets and pillows for girls any age. No sewing is needed. They make wonderful gifts, are easy to make, and a great community service project for the local nursing home. You will have enough time to finish one and start the other.
Presenter: Carol Smith No fee but must bring some supplies with you. List will be sent with confirmation.
508 Reverse Tie-Dye
Bring your own brightly colored, darker colored shirt (bright purple and a magenta pink works fine. Doesn’t have to be navy or black) and you will be shown some options to tie dye in traditional spiral, peace sign, or horizontal/vertical lines. You can expect to walk away with the knowledge to do these tie dyes in reverse, or choose to use colors with your troops.
Presenter: Karen Rix No Fee
509 Archery
Knowledgeable archery enthusiasts are welcome to come and learn how to further advance your skills or just practice the skills you have.
Presenter: Tammy Hoermann No Fee
510 Basket Making: 3:15–5:15pm
Make a simple 6-inch basket of flat reed and cording during this workshop session. Please bring if you have available: a bucket, scissors, towels, clothespins, an awl, and yardstick or ruler.
Presenter: Karen Krah No Fee
511 Wood Recycling
Get out the power tools—make a useful take-home project with your own two hands. Bring work gloves.
Presenter: TBA Fee: $5.00
Free Time 5:00–5:45pm
Spend time enjoying camp and making new friends. Activities available include the disc golf course, archery, swimming, canoeing and/or Canoe Quiddich, mountain biking, and utilizing our hiking trails.
Board Forum 7:00pm
Be a part of our governance system! The Board of Directors is responsible for the corporate health and strategic focus of our Council. Hear what the Board is working on and share your thoughts with our governance leaders.
Torchbearers Ceremony 8:30pm
Observe and learn what this special ceremony is all about. It recognizes all volunteers who are environmental educators that share their love and knowledge of the outdoors and nature with our girls. Torchbearers began on July 30, 1960 at Tamarack Notch Girl Scout Camp in Rutland, VT. On June 26, 1986 two former torchbearers Aunt Ann Aldrich and Jeanine Gosselin Morelli organized and held the first Torchbearers Ceremony at Merrybrook Day Camp in Derby Line, VT. The first Torchbearers Ceremony held at Camp Wapanacki Girl Scout Camp was in September 1999. Torchbearers must:
1. Be a registered Girl Scout of GSGWM (or legacy Swift Water or Girl Scout Council of Vermont) for at least 5 years.
2. Be involved with Girl Scouting at some outdoor level (outdoor trainer, or involved with day camp or resident camp).
3. Be an ongoing influence not only at the camp but at the troop level as well.
4. Be involved and committed to the ideals of Girl Scouting.
Download the nomination form and send in before September 1st so that someone special in outdoor education may be recognized this year. Nominations for future Torchbearers may be turned in throughout the year.
Sunday Session 6, 9:45-11:30am (unless otherwise noted)
600 Sunday Box-Oven Brunch 9:00–11:30am
Come for Sunday brunch. Learn to use a box oven for baking, try a bake packer, and taste something different for breakfast. Bring a mess kit, a mug, and silverware.
Presenter: Chris Haswell No Fee
601 Travel Pathway
Do your girls want to go away for more than two nights or go on a cruise or travel internationally? Learn about different travel opportunities for Girl Scouts. Make this idea a reality.
Presenter: Jessica Riendeau No Fee
602 ARC CPR/FA Challenge
For people currently certified in ARC Adult, Infant & Child CPR and First Aid who are confident in their skills and who would like to renew their certification to stay current. Challenge courses will be a testing situation only.
Prerequisite: current certification in ARC CPR and FA
Presenter: Sue Gould Fee: $12.00 just CPR, $8.00 just FA, $20.00 both CPR/FA
603 Registrar Roundtable
Talk with other Registrars about Council paperwork and Registrar job changes.
Presenter: Ann Sager No Fee
604 Adult Learning Facilitator Roundtable
Whether you are already one of our precious Adult Learning Facilitators or if you are interested in learning how to become a Facilitator this roundtable is for you! Join in the discussion around the training opportunities our Council has, what we need, and the future of our adult learning opportunities.
Presenter: Laura Tarbell No Fee
605 How Do We Keep Older Girls in Girl Scouting?
What activities and events (with no younger girls) excite Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors? What would motivate middle and high school girls to want to clear their busy schedules to participate? This session will be a group discussion of people’s experiences or ideas on this topic.
Presenter: Neil Savage No Fee
606 Team-Building Games
Come find out what a BoomWhacker is and other games you can do with your girls that will help them learn how to work together as a team.
Presenter: Sharon Clough No Fee
607 Cards, Dice & Other Games
Learn how to play various card games, dice games, and other games that can be used at the start or end of your meetings, in the car, while waiting in lines, or on overnights for girls of all ages. Bring your favorite game to share too! Please bring: deck of cards, dice, paper, pencil.
Presenter: Carol Smith No Fee
608 Open Bridge
Play the game of bridge with some fierce and fun competitors. This will be full on Bridge games for players to join.
Presenters: Karen Nadeau and friends No Fee
609 Provide Great Programming for Your Whole Troop
Working with kids can be a challenge…. It is also one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a leader. Take your leadership skills to the next level. This workshop explores creative ways to include all youth in programming. This workshop will offer group discussions, hands-on activities and lots of fun!
Presenter: Ms. Terri Warren Community Connector, Community Bridges, Concord, NH No Fee
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