June/July 2004 Volume 30 Issue 6  

Horseback Riding

General Horseback Riding Information
All riding programs are staffed with volunteer adults and older girls who have had Council training in safe handling of horses and riders.

The appropriate ratio of troop adults according to Safety-Wise including the troop’s certified first aider must accompany all riders to the riding area and remain in the area while their girls are riding. Riders should be at the Boot and Helmet Room in the barn at Camp Misty Meadows at least 30 minutes before their scheduled ride times. Late arrivals will result in a shortened ride.

Riders must wear long pants and suitable camp attire. Helmets and boots are available. Girls bringing their own helmets must show a SEI certification label; boots must be smooth-soled with at least a 1/2" heel.

Registration deadlines must be met for participants to be placed. The deadline for all riding events is three weeks prior to the event. Troops camping in Camp Misty Meadows have priority placement for riding slots. All riding programs have maximum capacities listed; these limits are strictly followed. Girls have priority over adults for riding slots.
Love, Hug, and Groom
Love, Hug, and Groom is not offered in the summer, but start thinking now about fall dates.

This program is offered for all ages of individual girls or troops. Girls receive a barn tour, introduction to horse care, and hands-on grooming opportunity with camp horses during 45-minute periods at Camp Misty Meadows.

Who: All ages
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturdays only
Cost: $2 per girl
Event Code: 10-56-09-6235

Did you know you owned a herd of horses? Come to Camp Misty Meadows and meet them!

Adults in Equitation

The equitation program needs registered Girl Scout adults to volunteer in two distinct areas of equitation. Contact George Ann Barrett, 713-292-0313 or www.gssjc.org for an information packet.

Riding Staff: If you care to work with horses, GSSJC needs riding staff to learn and then teach proper safety, horse care, and riding skills to the Girl Scouts taking part in the program. Formal instruction is provided as Saturday day training: one is held in October and another session is in February. There may also be adult training held on different weekends throughout the year as the need arises.

Dorm Staff: The equitation program also welcomes all registered adults who may enjoy a weekend at camp with Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts, yet prefer not to work with horses. Every troop camping weekend during the year, the SPURS girls need two adult unit leaders as dorm staff, one of whom must be a currently certified First Aider.

Sports

Minute Maid Park Tours
Girl Scout troops and their families can take a private tour of Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. There MUST be at least 1 adult for every 10 girls. The tour involves walking one mile and may include stairs and ramps. Tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Girl Scouts must bring permission slip and medical form.

Educational tours can include:
· Time in the Learning Center playinginteractive games and researching the history of Major League Baseball in the United States.
· Tour the historic Union Station, broadcasting booths, press boxes, or luxury suites.
· On field tour and visit the Astros or visitors’ dugout box.
· Research the history and try on team uniforms and playing equipment.
· View how professionals manufacture balls and bats.


Who: Girl Scouts and their families
Where: Union Station, 501 Crawford
Time: Arrive by 10:40 a.m., tour begins at 11 a.m.
When: June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27
Event Code: 10-56-08-6245
Min./Max: 25/100
Cost: $4 girl/$8 adult Deadline: Two weeks prior to the event Register: Program Registration Form
Details: Contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org

Girls Golf Club

Learn the fundamentals of golf.
Golf clubs will be provided.

Who: Girls, ages 7 and up
When: Saturday, July 31;
9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Wildcat Golf Club
Cost: $1 fee for all Non Girls Golf Club Members. Fee includes event patch.
Register: Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-08-6240
Information: Contact Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353 or nmcinnes@sjgs.org or Wear: Shirts with collars, flat- soled tennis shoes, or spiked shoes.

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