Adults in Equitation
The Equitation Program needs 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 February. 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
to obtain an information packet for either riding or dorm
staff. |
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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 Shutterbugs
1 and 2
(Fun black & 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 |
| What: |
Shutterbugs 1: Learn basic photography composition and
learn to develop pictures in the lab; Shutterbugs 2: (For
girls who have already completed Basic Shutterbugs.) Learn
more advanced photography composition, and develop even
more pictures! |
| When: |
Friday - check in at 8 p.m. (Eat before arrival)
Sunday - check out at 4 p.m.
Dates (choose your weekend):
Shutterbugs 1: April 1 - 3
Shutterbugs 2: April 29 - May 1 |
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| Where: |
Camp Agnes Arnold |
| Cost: |
Shutterbugs 1: $25 per girl
Shutterbugs 2: $30 per girl |
| 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. |
| Min./Max.: |
4/12 |
| Register: |
Use the Program Registration Form. Include your parent’s
e-mail address on the registration form, if possible.
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| Event Code: |
10-63-20-6240 |
| Deadline: |
2 weeks prior to the session |
| Contact: |
Contact Kathy Elliott, Program manager, at 713- 292-
0224 or kelliott@sjgs.org |
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