Adults in Equitation
The Equitation Program needs registered
Girl Scout adults to volunteer in two distinct areas of Equitation.
Every potential adult who wishes to become involved in the
equitation program must have a completed “Volunteer
Application” and an approved criminal background check
on file with Council Volunteer Records Department and be a
registered Girl Scout in good standing prior to attending
the equitation training for adults.
Riding Staff:
If you care to work with horses the Council
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 March. Check this section in The Golden Link for specific
training dates and information. 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 Girl
Scouts 13 and older, 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.
If either of these sounds interesting, contact George
Ann Barrett, Program manager at 713-292-0313, gbarrett@sjgs.org
to obtain information.
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SPURS Training for Adults
 If
you would like to work in the SPURS program, helping to teach
Girl Scouts throughout the Council about horses, there are
additional training dates for adults only. Class sizes range
from two to eight people, and take place at Camp Misty Meadows.
Classes are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You need to wear long pants
and bring your lunch.
| When: |
April 23 |
| Cost: |
$14 (training fee includes scarf) |
| Event Code: |
10-56-09-6235 |
| Deadline: |
Three weeks prior to training |
| Contact: |
George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313,
or gbarrett@sjgs.org |
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Photography
 Shutterbugs
2
(Fun black and white photography)
Shutterbugs is
a STUDIO 2B group for girls in grades 7-12 that want to learn composition
of photography, creativity, and how to develop their own pictures
in a dark room. In the future, these girls might be a part of a
group that supports the Communications Department, taking pictures
in their troop, service unit, or at Council events. These girls
might also help teach photography to other girls.
| Who: |
Girls in grades 7-12 |
Min./Max.: |
4/12 |
| What: |
Shutterbugs 2: (For girls who have already completed Basic
Shutterbugs.) Learn more advanced photography composition, and
develop even more pictures! |
Register: |
Use the Program
Registration Form. Include your parent’s e-mail address
on the registration form, if possible. |
| When: |
Friday - check in at 8 p.m. (Eat before arrival)
Sunday - check out at 4 p.m.
April 29-May 1 |
Event Code: |
10-63-20-6240 |
| Where: |
Camp Agnes Arnold |
Deadline: |
Two weeks prior to the session |
| Cost: |
$30 per girl |
Contact: |
Contact Kathy Elliott, Program manager, at 713-
292- 0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org,
or Hazel Evans, Shutterbugs Coordinator at 713-781-9767 or
HAZBE@aol.com. |
| Bring: |
35 mm camera (please label), one yard of cotton fabric, permission
slip, medical form, personal gear for a campout, rain poncho,
stuffed animal, and your own food for the weekend (mess kit
for cooking food, cup, plates, utensils, etc.). Please make
your meals simple so you don’t spend all of your time
cooking.
Provided: Film for your camera, chemicals, and paper to develop
some of your pictures. |
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