Carousel       

Many thanks to the 2005 Carousel Camp Counselors! Troops and adult volunteers agreed to select a theme and plan the Saturday program for girls from across the Council at Camp Robinwood. Our thanks go to Troop #5707 and Jimmie Potts Malone, Troop #3419 and Karen K Ordonez, Windchimes volunteers and Fae Knight, Troop #7032 and Kellye James, Troop #1167 and Kathleen Reiss, Linda Lamberth and Suzie Gann and their many helpers!

We are recruiting three new Camp Counselor troops! If you’re interested in creating an exciting day at camp…

Spring Carousel IS:

• Troop camping – troops bring gear, food and other necessities
• Held at Camps Silver Springs or Agnes Arnold
• Three days – check in the first afternoon/evening, a FULL day of activities, check out the next day by 2 p.m.
• Special Saturday program planned FOR troops by Carousel
• Camp Counselors (girls)
• Water sports (if weather appropriate)
• A patch designed by girls

Participating troops are responsible for:

• a currently certified outdoor trained adult (copy of certification must be sent with registration),
• a current First Aider and a first aid kit (copy of certification must be sent with registration), and
• meals to be cooked in outdoor facilities

Carousel IS NOT:

• A service unit weekend or event
• Air-conditioned

Camp Counselors are responsible for:

• Attending the January orientation
• Selecting a theme and program level to invite
• Write a brief description for January issues of The Golden Link and Council Information Network (CIN) to invite troops in attend. Plan and facilitate all of the activities for the full, middle day of the three camping days.
• Optional activities may be planned for the first and third day

The Council Program Department is responsible for:

• Training the camp counselors
• Registering the participants
• Reserving the camp
• Partnering with the camp counselor troops to plan wonderful program

See next page to sign up as a camp counselor for Spring Carousel. If you’re interested in serving as camp counselors in the summer at Camp Robinwood, camp counselor orientation will be incorporated in the Spring Carousels. More information to follow!

See October’s The Golden Link, page 41 to sign up as a camp counselor for Spring Carousel. Forms are due December 1, 2005. If you’re interested in serving as camp counselors in the summer at Camp Robinwood, camp counselor orientation will be incorporated in the Spring Carousels. Contact Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org for more information.

“Night on the Reef”

Overnight Aquarium Adventure Moody Gardens

Discover what is found above and below the oceans of the world. Observe reef inhabitants in their own environment. Spend a night in Moody Garden’s Aquarium! Girls will get a private tour of the Aquarium, along with interactive activities, and presentations.

Who: Girls age 11-17

Where: Moody Gardens Aquarium, One Hope Boulevard,
Galveston, Texas 77554
When: October 15; November 12 Arrive at Moody Gardens Visitors Center by 6:30 p.m. to meet your guide. Girls need to be picked up by 8 a.m. Sunday.
Bring: Permission slip, Medical Form, sleeping bag, pillow, personal items. Do not bring cots or air mattresses
Min./Max.: 20/40, one adult for every ten girls
Cost: $40 per person
Register: Use the Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-11-6237
Deadline: October 5 or November 1

Contact: Program Manager Sarah Boyd, 713-292-0269 or e-mail at sboyd@sjgs.org.

Note: Girls will be given a pizza snack during the overnight. However, they need to have already eaten dinner before they are dropped off Saturday.