Farnsworth Weekend is an energizing and informative event where you can learn new skills, games, songs, or just relax and have fun. New to Girl Scouts? Join us and meet other Girl Scout volunteers, share experiences, and exchange ideas. Bring a friend to share this experience!
The last day to process registrations will be September 1. Note: This is the Wednesday
before Labor Day. This deadline is necessary so
that the organizers and presenters have adequate time to prepare for
the weekend. Thank you for your consideration.
Lunch will be a box lunch that you can take and eat anywhere in camp. You will be able to choose your sandwich option at registration.
Sandwich Options:
Each box will include sides of chips, cookies, tortellini or gluten free pasta salad, and a bottle of water.
Please specify any dietary needs upon registration.
Sign up for an optional overnight on either Friday and/or Saturday night. We have cabin and Bunkhouse accommodations. You are welcome to bring your own tent if you prefer. You will be able to choose your sleeping accommodation upon registration.
Bunkhouse*
$20.00 per night
Cabin or Bring-Your-Own Tent
$10.00 per night
*Priority for the Bunkhouse will be given to those with medical and CPAP needs.
Per night fee covers accommodation only. Those choosing to stay overnight will have to provide their own food and plan for refrigeration and storage. The Dining Hall will not be open for gathering in the evenings. Unit fire circles are available for campfires and outdoor cooking, Outdoor Adventure Workshop training is required.
Camp Accomodations:
Camp
Farnsworth Map
Outdoor
Facilities Guide
What to bring for the day:
Workshop Supplies:
We have a limited selection of apparel available for ordering. Apparel can be ordered until August 20. We can not accept any orders after that date. We will NOT have any apparel available for purchase at the event.
Designs are subject to change.
Women's V-Neck T-shirt
Sizes S-4X available
S-XL: $22.00
2X-4X: $24.00
Unisex Full -Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
Sizes S-4X available
S-XL: $37.00
2X-4X: $39.00
| Friday, September 10 | |
| Arrival time for Friday night campers | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 11 | |
| Arrival and Check-in | 8:15-9:00 AM |
| Session A | 9:00-11:15 A.M |
| Session I | 9:00-10:00 AM |
| Session II | 10:15-11:15 AM |
| Gathering and Flag Ceremony | 11:15-11:45 AM |
| Lunch | 11:45 AM-12:45 PM |
| Session B | 1:00-3:15 PM |
| Session lll | 1:00-2:00 PM |
| Session IV | 2:15-3:15 PM |
| Session C | 3:30-5:45 PM |
| Session V | 3:30-4:30 PM |
| Session VI | 4:45-5:45 PM |
| Checkout and Departure | 5:45-6:15 PM |
| Sunday, September 12 | |
| Unit Kapers | |
| Departure for Saturday night campers | 10:00 AM |
We appreciate the continued efforts of our volunteers and Girl Scouts to do their part to keep our communities safe. While most restrictions are currently lifted, guidelines and guidance from Vermont and New Hampshire do change at times. We recommend you check your local state and town restrictions to determine whether in-person activities are currently allowed.
For Girl Scout activities, masks are no longer required by the council outdoors when social distancing of 3 feet can be maintained. Masks may remain off for short periods of close contact (under 10 minutes of time) for instruction or photos. Masks are required indoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.
Please refer to GSGWM's COVID-19 page for the latest up-to-date information on our COVID-19 Policies. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Earth Day and Environmental Activities
Easy
Earth Day and environmental activities for your troop. Take a trip
from Mexico to Canada, make a snowy owl, learn new songs and games and
take a short hike.
Presenter: Vera Kirk and Debbie Payne
Girl Scout Ceremonies
Ceremonies are rooted in
Girl Scout tradition and are a great way to begin your meeting or
recognize new girls and achievements accomplished throughout the year.
Come learn about all the different ceremonies you can do with your
troop, e.g., flag ceremonies, bridging, Scout’s Own. We will discuss
flag etiquette, practice a flag ceremony, and conduct an outdoor flag
ceremony as part of the day's events. Attendees will receive a packet
with information and sample ceremonies.
Presenter: Joan Hagar
Let's Go On a Hike!
Want to go for a hike with
your troop? Let's explore hiking with Girl Scouts at every age -
Daisies through Ambassadors. In the first part of this workshop we
will discuss what to bring, where to go, and what to do to keep it fun
and engaging! In the second part of the workshop we will put into
practice what we learned and take a short hike to Camp Farnsworth's
remote Seven Gables site.
Presenter: Sue DiSalvo
Mindfulness 101
Did you know mindfulness is much
more that just meditation? You will learn about the origins of
mindfulness and its many forms and applications. After a brief
informational piece, we will "learn by doing" engaging in
several hands-on mindfulness practices, starting with mindfulness and
nature and then engaging in every day exercises you can do and teach
others to do as well.
Presenter: Marissa Volpe
Sunflower Fabric Applique
Create a fabric
sunflower collage applique quilt panel with this no-sew technique. It
can be finished into a quilted wall hanging, table covering or framed
wall hanging. Great technique to use with girls of all ages.
Presenter: Joanne Dickie
Woodworking
Make a useful take-home project. Bring
work gloves and safety glasses.
Presenter: Ron Magoon
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Alcohol Ink Tiles - FULL
Create custom
ceramic tiles using alcohol ink dyes. Dyes have an isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol base and can be manipulated in fascinating and unpredictable
ways when mixed with other liquid mediums and applied to a nonporous
surface. Make two tile coasters to take home.
Presenter:
Sue Rochford
All Levels Flow Yoga
All Levels Flow Yoga is
taught to all levels of strength and flexibility. Modifications will
be offered for newer students as well as more challenging options for
the more experienced student. All are welcome and everyone's needs
will be catered to. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or a mat of
some sort (towel, thick blanket, etc.).
Presenter: Liz Dubois
Archery: Beginner Level - FULL
Learn archery fundamentals and safety while
testing your skills! Practice proper form, learn to score the sport,
and try a friendly competition.
Presenter: Camp Staff
Free Time
It’s your choice: sleep, read a book,
sit in the sun, chat with friends, take a walk, etc.
Presenter: You!
Fun with Pie Irons - FULL
What is a pie
iron and how do I use it? Come join us and experience the fun and
versatility of pie iron cooking on a campfire, including how to clean
and season your pie iron
and some basic recipes. Come join us for a hot treat, conversation
and fun with pie irons!
Presenter: Jesse and Tara Pacht
Girl Scout Service
Help out with a camp service
project or be a Farnsworth Weekend helper!
Presenter: You!
Waterfront: Boating
Try out different kinds of
boating on Lake Abenaki. Practice your canoe fundamentals, then paddle
out to explore Lake Abenaki at your own pace. Or learn to balance and
steer, then explore the coves of Lake Abenaki by paddleboard. Workshop
is first-come, first-served on choosing the type of boat. Sign up for
more than one session to try both!
Presenter: Camp Staff
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Acrylic Pouring - FULL
Have you heard
about the new craze that's taking the nation by, well, pour? It's
called acrylic pouring and YOU can learn this fun and fanciful
technique! Come, learn what the fuss is all about.
Presenter: Tammy Downing
Archery: Beginner Level - FULL
Learn archery fundamentals and safety while
testing your skills! Practice proper form, learn to score the sport,
and try a friendly competition.
Presenter: Camp Staff
Christmas Ornaments - FULL
Make four
Christmas ornaments with domino, glitter, dot mandala, paper, and
more. All are ornaments that could be made with a troop to give as
gifts or sell at a craft fair.
Presenter: Kim Lemear
Free Time
It’s your choice: sleep, read a book,
sit in the sun, chat with friends, take a walk, etc.
Presenter: You!
Fun with Pie Irons - FULL
What is a pie
iron and how do I use it? Come join us and experience the fun and
versatility of pie iron cooking on a campfire, including how to clean
and season your pie iron
and some basic recipes. Come join us for a hot treat, conversation
and fun with pie irons!
Presenter: Jesse and Tara Pacht
Girl Scout Service
Help out with a camp service
project or be a Farnsworth Weekend helper!
Presenter: You!
Waterfront: Boating
Try out different kinds of
boating on Lake Abenaki. Practice your canoe fundamentals, then paddle
out to explore Lake Abenaki at your own pace. Or learn to balance and
steer, then explore the coves of Lake Abenaki by paddleboard.
Workshop is first-come, first-served on choosing the type of
boat. Sign up for more than one session to try both!
Presenter: Camp Staff
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Civil Civics
This workshop will help leaders
teach girls to look at both sides of an issue, cultivating healthy
debate with dialectic thinking and empathic imagination. The goal of
the workshop is to help participants learn that contrary opinions are
based on values and beliefs, and that understanding those beliefs and
finding where they intersect is key to engaging and changing others’
minds and finding common ground
Presenter: Cassie Levesque
Crocheting 101
Learn the basic stitches of
crochet. The first part of the workshop will be devoted to learning
the basic skills including making a slip knot, single crochet, and
double crochet. In the second half of the workshop, we will learn to
make cozies for cups or mugs so we can give them to a friend when we
get together for coffee.
Presenter: Pat Decker
Dreams to Reality: Vision Board Party & Planning
Activate your dreams into desired personal achievements by
making it visual! Create your own vision board and learn skills, tools
and strategies of implementing this experience with your troops to
promote a growth mindset and become goal-oriented. Your vision board
may include career, money, education, love, health, travel, or social
goals. You can include all of these or make a vision board for each
goal, focusing on the details of each. It's up to you! Now it's time
to get creative! This is a great tool to help you with your personal
goals, but also a tool you can use to work with your girls to plan out
your troop year or help a girl with her higher award project goals.
Presenter Recommendation: Consider also attending the Love Your
#SELFIE workshop. Supporting girls requires building their positive
perception and self image for increased productivity and ability to
achieve goals.
Presenter: Jessi Rice Greenlow
Eating on the Wild Side: Foraging for Beginners
Learn to identify, eat, and appreciate a variety of edible
plants wherever you go, whether in your own yard, on a walk in town,
or hiking in the fields and woods. Weeds will never look the same to
you again!
Presenter: Joan DeYoreo
Macrame 101
Macrame is a versatile style of art
that you can use to make anything from jewelry, to bags/purses, to
plant hangers and more! Learn the basic types of knots to make any
macrame project. You will then use those skills to make a macrame wall
hanging. We will also explore making jewelry with macrame.
Presenter: Margo Logan
Service Unit Teams: Why Have One, How to Build One
It is incredibly intentional that the Service Unit (SU) Team
is called a TEAM. Teams must come together to collaborate, support
each other’s efforts and share responsibilities in order to achieve
the greatest amount of success for a common goal. Come and share with
us how to build your team to be strong and successful.
Presenter: DeeDee Rice and Tammy Downing
Woodworking
Make a useful take-home project. Bring
work gloves and safety glasses.
Presenter: Ron Magoon
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Airsoft Target Shooting—Beginners
Our Airsoft
target shooting range allows participants to learn and practice
riflery skills using Airsoft rifles under the guidance of
range-trained staff. Target shooting is a competitive sport involving
tests of accuracy using various types of guns, such as firearms and
air guns.
Presenter: Steve Boyd
Button Bracelet - FULL
Come join us for this fun, easy, relaxing,
creative bracelet-making class. Buttons, buttons, buttons galore! It's
a good beginning sewing activity for your girls to learn, too,
preparing those skills needed for sewing on all the new badges/patches
earned in the next year! You can bring your own buttons, beads, or
charms if you want a specific color/theme or have a button collection
to use. Otherwise, all supplies will be provided.
Presenter: Sue Bates
Free Time
It’s your choice: sleep, read a book,
sit in the sun, chat with friends, take a walk, etc.
Presenter: You!
Girl Scout Service
Help out with a camp service
project or be a Farnsworth Weekend helper!
Presenter: You!
Style Your T-shirt!
Ever seen those cool T-shirts
at a concert, or at the beach, and wondered 'How do I get those rips
and slices like that?!' Well wonder no more! In this workshop, you'll
learn the basics of T-shirt customization. Your girls will love
it!
Presenter: Jade DeYoreo
Waterfront: Boating
Try out different kinds of
boating on Lake Abenaki. Practice your canoe fundamentals, then paddle
out to explore Lake Abenaki at your own pace. Or learn to balance and
steer, then explore the coves of Lake Abenaki by paddleboard.
Workshop is first-come, first-served on choosing the type of
boat. Sign up for more than one session to try both!
Presenter: Camp Staff
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Airsoft Target Shooting—Beginners
Our Airsoft
target shooting range allows participants to learn and practice
riflery skills using Airsoft rifles under the guidance of
range-trained staff. Target shooting is a competitive sport involving
tests of accuracy using various types of guns, such as firearms and
air guns.
Presenter: Steve Boyd
Campfire Songs!
Come sing with us around the
campfire! Great Girl Scout camp and traditional songs will be our
focus. Share your favorite tune and learn some new ones!
Presenter: Sue DiSalvo
Free Time
It’s your choice: sleep, read a book,
sit in the sun, chat with friends, take a walk, etc.
Presenter: You!
Gimp, Scoubidou, Boondoggle! - FULL
The classic summer camp craft! Learn how to make
lanyards, keychains, and more using flexible plastic lacing.
Presenter: Elizabeth Krah
Girl Scout Service
Help out with a camp service
project or be a Farnsworth Weekend helper!
Presenter: You!
Sashiko Mug Rugs - FULL
Learn about the
Japanese embroidery techniques of sashiko by making a mug rug. It’s
fun needlework that anyone can do. We will be hand sewing these rugs
and decorating them with sashiko patterns. A kit will be provided for
each participant.
Presenter: Sue Bates
Spread the Word about Girl Scouts
Show the world
what great things your Girl Scouts do! Learn some tips and tricks
about telling your Girl Scout story, as well as how to share your
events and cookie booths with your community. Perfect for troop
leaders or community volunteers.
Presenter: Ginger Kozlowski
Waterfront: Boating
Try out different kinds of
boating on Lake Abenaki. Practice your canoe fundamentals, then paddle
out to explore Lake Abenaki at your own pace. Or learn to balance and
steer, then explore the coves of Lake Abenaki by paddleboard.
Workshop is first-come, first-served on choosing the type of
boat. Sign up for more than one session to try both!
Presenter: Camp Staff
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Basket Weaving
Make a simple 6-inch basket of
flat reed and cording or presenters' choice. Bring a regular (~2 1/2
gal) bucket or larger, scissors, towels, spring clothespins, pencil,
and yardstick or ruler.
Presenter: Karen and Betsey Krah
Box Oven Cooking - Make and Take
Come learn about
box oven cooking. You will make your own box oven, use it to make a
simple snack, and take it home for your next campout.
Presenter: Chris Haswell, Debbie Payne, Gail Logan
Love Your #SELFIE: Self Image and Building Self -Esteem
Building self esteem from the inside out is a part of
respecting yourself and others. We're going to rally together to
empower women of all ages and stages to take aligned action towards
building a positive self image. Personal appreciation and advocacy are
skills that are encouraged and demonstrated to build emotional
intelligence, self awareness and a positive perception from the inside
out. We'll incorporate ice breakers, personal reflection and
debriefing, and inner coaching. Supporting girls requires building
their positive perception and self image for increased productivity
and ability to achieve goals. Presenter Recommendation: Also consider
attending the Vision Board Party & Planning workshop.
Presenter: Jessi Rice Greenlow
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
10-Minute Time Fillers
Every leader occasionally
has those awkward few minutes between scheduled activities, the girls
are looking for something to do and they are looking to YOU! We will
give you the tools to keep girls engaged without pushing the pause
button on fun! From Charades to Silly Songs, you will be prepared to
plan a time filler in a pinch!
Presenter: Tammy Downing
Airsoft Target Shooting—Beginners
Our Airsoft
target shooting range allows participants to learn and practice
riflery skills using Airsoft rifles under the guidance of
range-trained staff. Target shooting is a competitive sport involving
tests of accuracy using various types of guns, such as firearms and
air guns.
Presenter: Steve Boyd
Free Time
It’s your choice: sleep, read a book,
sit in the sun, chat with friends, take a walk, etc.
Presenter: You!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Gentle Flow Yoga is geared
specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a
gentle practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to
warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on
alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each class will end
with an extended period of relaxation. This class is appropriate for
anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility
required. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or a mat of some sort
(towel, thick blanket, etc.).
Presenter: Liz Dubois
Girl Scout Service
Help out with a camp service
project or be a Farnsworth Weekend helper!
Presenter: You!
How to Help Girl Scouts Grow in Your Community
We’re living in an ever-changing environment and we’ll have to
approach recruitment in new ways. We know we’ll need flexible plans
that can be adjusted for multiple scenarios, which is why this year,
our workshop is high-level and focused on next steps. From talking to
prospective families and volunteers, to starting troops in your local
area, we will teach you all things recruiting, the Girl Scout
way.
Presenter: Amanda LaClair
Quilt Block Exchange Club
Do you quilt or do you
want to learn how to make a quilt block? Join us as we showcase quilts
from last year’s Farnsworth exchange and discuss this past year's
exchanges. We will decide upon theme, colors, and other details.
Ultimately, each participant will create unique and individualized
quilt blocks to exchange with other participants. You will end up with
enough quilt blocks to create your own wall hanging or quilt — or be
creative and use them for a different purpose! For those who have
never sewn quilt blocks before, a demonstration on how to cut and sew
fabric into the block chosen for this year's exchange. You will be
making your quilt blocks at home for exchange at a later date (around
March 2022).
Presenter: Joanne Dickie
Time with GSGWM Board
Spend time with our
council’s Board of Directors to chat and learn about the latest
council efforts and future strategy. Questions regarding governance
topics (the board's pervue) are welcome.
Presenter: GSGWM Board
Waterfront: Boating
Try out different kinds of
boating on Lake Abenaki. Practice your canoe fundamentals, then paddle
out to explore Lake Abenaki at your own pace. Or learn to balance and
steer, then explore the coves of Lake Abenaki by paddleboard.
Workshop is first-come, first-served on choosing the type of
boat. Sign up for more than one session to try both!
Presenter: Camp Staff
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
Bee Hotel - FULL
Bee hotels, also called
nests or houses, are a great way to attract pollinators to your flower
or vegetable garden. A bee hotel can be home to many bee species,
including mason bees, leaf cutter bees, and small carpenter bees. This
type of bee lives alone, not in hives, and they do not make honey.
Solitary bees are much less likely to sting than honeybees because
they aren't defending a hive. Let's make a hotel you can use in your
yard next spring.
Presenter: Stephanie Gosselin
Free Time
It’s your choice: sleep, read a book,
sit in the sun, chat with friends, take a walk, etc.
Presenter: You!
Girl Scout Service
Help out with a camp service
project or be a Farnsworth Weekend helper!
Presenter: You!
Simple Compass Games - FULL
Learning how to use a compass is a skill that
everyone who enjoys the outdoors will find useful and can be essential
if you walk in isolated areas or in more challenging conditions. Come
learn some games and activities designed to teach your girls how to
use a compass.
Presenter: Katie McGarry
Waterfront: Boating
Try out different kinds of
boating on Lake Abenaki. Practice your canoe fundamentals, then paddle
out to explore Lake Abenaki at your own pace. Or learn to balance and
steer, then explore the coves of Lake Abenaki by paddleboard.
Workshop is first-come, first-served on choosing the type of
boat. Sign up for more than one session to try both!
Presenter: Camp Staff
Wine Cork Succulent Planter - FULL
Make a
decorative wine cork planter for a small succulent plant. Fun craft
project!
Presenter: Joanne Dickie
We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment or other circumstances.
