Dare to Share

by Kathy Denton

“Hello, Muddah. Hello, Faddah. Here I am, at Camp Grenada,” begins the Allan Sherman hit of the 60’s. The lyrics record a boy’s rainy, boring first-day-at-camp experience in a letter to his parents. He paints the scariest of pictures, so that his folks will rescue him and take him home.Of course, the rain stops, the fun begins and he doesn’t want to leave anymore. A camp stay is something that’s never boring for GSSJC girls and adults, even in the rain. The Council’s eight beautiful camps offer a variety a camping experiences like swimming, canoeing, archery, sailing, horseback riding, hiking, and ROPES. Fond memories of fun, new adventures, lasting friendships around the campfire, and growth in self-reliance and confidence are also snugly packaged into a Girl Scout camping experience. Listen carefully, next time you are at camp; perhaps you will hear the laughter of campers from bygone years mingled with the giggles of today. This month, San Jacinto Girl Scouts reflect on their ‘favorite’ camp, not an easy task for some.

I no longer have a troop, but when I did our favorite camp was Camp Misty Meadows. The girls loved the horseback riding, swimming and the grounds are great!
Monica Baldwin
ASUM, Browndale Service Unit

My favorite camp is Camp Robinwood, but without the race track!
Lori Galba, Troop #11025

My favorite camp is Camp Agnes Arnold. Our troop has stayed in both the tree houses and the fishing village. They are both awesome! Cindy Forsyth

Camp Agnes Arnold because that is the one I liked as a little girl.
Sarah Redmond

Our favorite GSSJC camp is Camp Misty Meadows because we love the barn, horses and the mist over the pastures in the early morning.
Teena and Brittany Smith
Cadette Troop #11428

My favorite camp is Camp Misty Meadows because it has horseback riding. The hill behind the lodge is one of the most inspiring images I have seen to this day, in the morning when the mist still lingers in between the trees. Camp Agnes Arnold is only a short hike away, and on that hike, you pass the legendary grave of Indian Joe.
Julia Prior, Senior Troop #11389

I like Camp Casa Mare because it provides the best opportunities for girls. The sailing and other water courses are the most fun at any camp. The staff teaches well and are very friendly. Delicious food and good dorms are provided. Plus, the ocean view and the breeze that comes with it are one of a kind!
Monica Taylor

Camp Silver Springs, without a doubt! It is relatively small, never a long walk to any unit or activity. It has an almost new swimming pool, platform tents, cabins and a lake just the right size to try out canoeing. The pavilion is enormous for crafts, games, and escaping from rainy weather. Trails lead to an archery range and around the lake, as well as longer hikes to Camp Agnes Arnold. It has new showers, too!
Linda Ross
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Fundamentals of Canoeing Instructor Area 24, Twin Oaks Service Unit

My favorite camp is Camp Casa Mare. The view of the bay is beautiful, and I’ve never had a bad experience there. It’s fun to watch the sailboats and even more fun to sail there. It is very enjoyable and relaxing to sit on the swings on the porch. There always seems to be something to do, but there is still plenty of time to do homework and relax.
Catie Reid, Troop #5900

If I had to spend the day at camp it would be Camp Casa Mare. I really enjoy being on the back porch swinging and listening to the water, especially during the summer months.
Celia Valles
Membership Manager, Area 6