2015 Leaders` Retreat at Camp Kaufmann

2015 Leaders’ Retreat
at Camp Kaufmann
September 18 - 20, 2015
Girl Scouts of Greater New York
Leadership Center
40 Wall Street, Suite 708
New York, NY 10005
212.645.4000 | www.girlscoutsnyc.org
About Leaders’ Retreat Weekend
Registration:
Leaders’ Retreat is offered to all registered leaders, co-leaders and adult volunteers active in Girl Scouting.
Leaders’ Retreat is your weekend! Feel free to participate in any of the exciting workshops or relax with a book
or group of friends at our beautiful lake. Feel free to tailor the weekend to fit your needs!
Dates:
September 18-20, 2015
Where:
Camp Kaufmann in Dutchess County
Early Bird Registration: $95/person if paid by June 30, 2015 (includes commemorative gift and patch)
Regular Registration:
$110/person if paid by August 1, 2015 (includes commemorative gift and patch)
Refund policy:
The fees are not refundable; however, they may be transferred to another
leader/volunteer attending the weekend.
When registering please keep in mind that this weekend is an experience in outdoor fun and learning, therefore,
all cars will be left in the parking lot and participants will be required to walk around camp. With this in mind,
comfortable shoes and clothing is necessary. Camp Henry Kaufmann is hilly and requires lots of walking, please
be prepared to get around camp on foot. ( We will do our best to accommodate those with disabilities which
hinders them from walking around camp)
Travel:
There are two ways of getting to Camp Kaufmann:
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Driving or making arrangements to car pool with friends.
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Metro North train (Harlem line) to Patterson NY. If you
will be using the Metro North please make every effort to
be on a train no later than 6:02pm out of Grand Central
Station; this is a direct train to Patterson – no transfers are
required. We will make accommodations for pickup for
those on the 6:02pm train out of NYC. At any other time
of arrival, you can make taxi arrangements.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Camp Kaufman offers three types of sleeping arrangements –
they are listed on the registration form, and your preference will
be met where possible. If you are coming with friends, please
specify on the reservation form who you want to room with, if
possible, please send reservations together. If you want indoor
accommodations please return your registration as quickly as
possible.
What to Pack and Wear
Pack clothing and equipment in either a duffel bag or backpack. Remember: your name and unit must be
clearly visible. The Girl Scouts of Greater New York is not responsible for lost items. Be sure to pack Friday
night’s brown bag dinner and flashlight separately, so you can carry them to Cookie Hall. All luggage will
be taken to your housing unit only after everyone from your service unit has arrived.
The surroundings are rustic, and you will be participating in an outdoor weekend. Therefore, clothing should be
comfortable and practical. Wear layers of clothing which can be removed or added for comfort.
Please use this handy checklist when you pack your necessities.
Personal Equipment:
c Sleeping Bag
c One blanket
Clothing:
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Pants
Shirts
Sweaters/sweatshirts
Sleepwear
Socks
Sneakers
Sturdy walking shoes
Jacket
Hat
Rainwear/poncho
Workshop Equipment:
c Please check workshop descriptions for
additional items, as our consultants may not
have extras.
Personal items:
c Flashlight/extra batteries
c Hygiene items:
c Soap
c Shampoo
c Towels
c Washcloth
c Toothbrush
c Comb
c Brush
c Deodorant
c Sanitary napkins
c Tampons
Optional items:
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Camera/recording device
Film
Age level handbooks
Girl Scout songbooks
Please Note: No alcohol, illegal drugs, or firearms may be brought onto Camp premises.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 18, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm
6:00pm – 8:00pm
8:00pm – 9:30pm
9:30pm – 10:30pm
Check-inn
(Parking Lot & Cookie Hall)
Brown bag dinner:
“Make-it” / “Take-it”
Campfire sing-along
Star gazing
Saturday, September 19, 2015
6:45am – 7:30am – 9:00am –
10:30am –
12:00pm – 1:15pm – 2:45pm – 4:00pm –
6:00pm – 7:30pm – 7:30am
8:45am
10:15am
11:45pm
1:00pm
2:30pm
4:00pm
5:45pm
7:30pm
11:00pm
Sunrise Yoga
Breakfast
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Lunch
Workshop 3
Workshop 4
Spa-like relaxing activities
Dinner
Festivities & Dance Party
Sunday, September 20, 2015
7:45am – 8:30am
8:30am – 9:30am
9:30am – 10:00am
10:00am – 11:30am
11:45am – 12:00pm
Sunrise Yoga
Retail Therapy (Trading Post)
Pack/Clean-up (All luggage must be on the luggage cart by 9:30am)
Brunch
Closing Ceremony/Departure
Workshops: for leaders of girls of all ages
1. To Infinity and “Be Armed!” Arm Knitting
Learn the creative basics of arm knitting and complete your
own super-soft, chunky infinity scarf!
2. Color my World! Melted Crayon Art
Melted crayon art is an easy and fun thing to do. It’s so simple,
yet the end result can be stunning! Learn how to create your
own masterpiece by using some crayons, a canvas, and a blowdryer or hot glue gun.
3. What’s in the Bag? Duct Tape T-shirt Bags
This class will teach you how to recycle an old t-shirt into a
waterproof tote bag! All you need is a tee, some duct tape, and
a fully loaded stapler!
4. Games Girl Scouts Play!
Looking for ways to enhance your troop meetings? Come and
learn interactive games that will jazz up your meetings and girls
will enjoy.
5. Back Pocket Songs
Need some quick/low supply interactive songs to keep girls
occupied during troop meetings? Songs are great for transition
times, to refocus girls or to just give you a little bit of time to
regroup! Each participant will walk away with a full packet of
interactive, repeat after me songs that can be done in big
spaces or small.
6. Origami Keepsake Box
Tired of giving the same old boring gift bags, let the box be the
gift!
7. Travel smart! DIY – Travel pouch
Create your own personal travel kit to carry your toiletries.
Great for any travel or overnight and/or troop camping trips!
8. Snack time! Fun with Snacks
Learn various ways to serve healthy snacks that your girls will
love to create and eat!
Workshops: for leaders of girls in grades K-5
9. Get your STEM on!
Want to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) into your troop meetings? You don’t need to have a
background in a STEM field in order to plan a quality STEM activity! In this session, we will explore a variety of fun STEM-related
games, experiments, and creative projects that you can take
back to your troop! We’ll also discuss ways that you can incorporate you these activities into your badgework.
10. Water Ecology - Wonders of Water
Calling all Brownie Leaders! During this workshop, Brownie
leaders will learn how to facilitate the ultimate Wonders of Water
journey day! You’ll explore the water cycle at the lake and our
new aquatic touch tank! Each participant will walk away with a
full list of activities and instructions.
11. “What was she thinking?” – Understanding
younger girl behavior
This class will provide tips and techniques for dealing with typical
difficult girl issues such as not listening, talking back, bullying,
leaving girls out, bored and cliques.
12. Money, Money, Money - Financial Literacy with
Daisies and Brownies: Programming Support for
Volunteer Leaders
Financial Literacy is important for all ages, and that’s why Girl
Scouts learn how to be responsible with money from a young
age. In this session, the leaders will go over sample activities for
earning the Daisy “Making Choices” Leaf and the Brownie “Money Managers” Badge. Participants will also receive thorough
activity plans to bring back to their troop.
Workshops: for leaders of teen girls
13. Moving At The Speed of The Girl: How To
Incorporate Technology Into Troop Meetings
This workshop is designed to give volunteers some tips on how
to incorporate the use of technology into the national program
portfolio. In a world where girls know more about technology
than adults, and getting your Cadettes off of their cell phones
for an hour is a heroic feat, this workshop will offer some simple
techniques for keeping the digital generation engaged in your
programs, while still offering the Girl Scout experience. No
previous knowledge of Skype, Facebook, Pinterest, Texting, or
Instagram required.
16. Leading Girls to Go for the Gold Award
Workshop
Calling all Senior and Ambassador Leaders! During this
workshop, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the Gold Award
process, hear tips on how to guide and mentor your girls and
get ideas for your girls’ projects. Help your girls go for the
highest award in Girl Scouting!
17. Got Bored Teens?
14. Plan your own Teen Journey Express Day
It can be difficult to keep teens engaged. During this workshop,
you will learn tips on how teens can keep themselves engaged!
Each participant will walk away with ideas to keep their
programs more girl led and keep their teens engaged and
excited!
During this workshop you’ll dive into the Cadette-Ambassador
Journey books. You’ll learn tips on how to get the most out of
them and walk away with complete curriculums.
15. Leading Girls To Go for the Silver Award
Calling all Cadette Leaders! During this workshop, you’ll learn
the ins and outs of the Silver Award process, hear tips on how
to guide and mentor your girls and get ideas for your girls’
projects. Help your girls go for the second highest award in Girl
Scouting.
Workshops: outdoor activities
18. Five Senses Walk
During this relaxing walk, you’ll visit our frog pond, butterfly
garden and vegetable garden. We encourage girls to use all
of their 5 senses while they are in the woods so they can fully
appreciate their surroundings. Each leader will walk away with
tons of brief/low supply activities to help their girls experience
the outdoors!
19. Nature Hike
Explore the woods!! Do you want to take your girls on a hike, but
you feel like you don’t know enough about the woods? During
this workshop, you’ll learn tips on taking your girls on a safe and
exciting hike anywhere! Each participants will walk away with
ideas for leading theme hikes, trail games and songs, nature
exploration and general trail safety.
23. Be an Outdoor Explorer
You and your girls can be outdoor explorers without leaving
NYC. As we explore the city where we live you’ll find out where
to complete requirements for the new Girl Scout badge. Be
prepared to share your favorite outdoor places.
24. Keeping a Nature Journey
A nature journal can be whatever you put into it! We’ll explore
as many as we can. All you need is curiosity about the natural
world around you.
25. Archery
Try for a bull’s-eye! Come and learn how to shoot with a bow
and arrow on our archery range. You’ll be taught by our certified leaders.
20. Bird Watching
Join us for a walk around camp in search of birds! During this
session we will cover using binoculars (and how to spot birds
without them), field guides, and how to identify common birds
in NY state. We will also link to Citizen Science and how your
troop can contribute their sightings to bird research! Good
for all levels from beginner to experienced. Bring binoculars if
you have them and dress for the weather.
20. Simple Outdoor Cooking
Learn how to make simple outdoor meals that are easy to
prepare and require ingredients that are easy to pack and
store. Outdoor cooking is an enjoyable troop activity that can
be linked to badge work.
21. Outdoor Apps
There are tons of outdoor apps that can be used as tools
during your camping trip!! During this workshop, you will
explore nature with the use of various apps. We will provide
the IPads! You’ll walk away with a great list of Apps to use in the
outdoors with your girls!
22. Get Outdoors!
Want to get your girls outdoors, but you don’t know where to
start? During this workshop you’ll learn about all of our outdoor
programs from the city to Camp Kaufmann. You’ll learn how to
prepare, sign up and get your girls to these programs. This is a
great opportunity for anyone that is looking to bring their girls
on trip in the outdoors.
26. Low Ropes
Explore our low ropes challenge course with our certified staff!
Registration Form
Leaders’ Weekend at Camp Kaufmann
September 18 – 20, 2015
You may also register online at
http://girlscoutsnyc.wufoo.com/forms/2015-leaders-retreat/
Contact Information:
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Name
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Address
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Phone (Day)Phone (Eve)
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E-Mail Address
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Service UnitAge Level
Preferences:
Housing:
There are three different types of housing accommodations: Log Cabins, Wooden Cabins, and House Units. Units will be assigned on
a needs-basis first. Please indicate any physical limitations below, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Smoking preferences: c I am a smoker c I am a non-smoker
Would you share a housing unit with smokers: c Yes c No, I don’t want to share with smokers.
* Please note: smoking is permitted in designated areas only (ie: behind Cookie Hall).
If you have any dietary restrictions, please explain below. (Please note: a vegan menu will not be offered – we ask those on a vegan
diet to bring their own food.)
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Transportation: c I plan to drive, or I’ve arranged a car pool
c I will take the MetroNorth and my train will arrive at (time): ___________________________
If you would like to share a housing unit with friends, please list their names below, and send all reservations together:
1) ____________________________________________________________________________________
2) ____________________________________________________________________________________
3) ____________________________________________________________________________________
4) ____________________________________________________________________________________
Workshops:
Please select 4 workshops and 2 alternatives. Every effort will be made to accommodate your choices. Reservations are on first come,
first served basis.
Workshop 1: ______________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 2: ______________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 3: ______________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 4: ______________________________________________________________________________
Alternative 1: ______________________________________________________________________________
Workshop 2: ______________________________________________________________________________
A confirmation letter will be sent in September confirming your reservation & workshops. In addition any supplies (tee shirts,
scissors, etc.) you may need to bring with you will be noted. Please choose courses wisely in order for facilitators to prepare properly
– participants will not be able to switch or attend a workshop that they are not registered for.
Weekend Options:
c Stay for the whole weekend. Includes overnight accommodations and meals. Payment options:
c Full amount: $95. If received after June 30, 2015: $110. No payments accepted after August 1.
c Two payment option: $50 by June 30th, $45 balance due August 1.
c Day trip only: $60. Includes meals.
Total now due: $____________________
Payment Options:
c Check or money order is enclosed. Please make payable to the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
c Cash (accepted only with walk-in registrations brought to our Council Office. No payments will be accepted at Camp.)
c Credit Card:
c Visa
c Mastercard
c Discover
c AmEx
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Credit Card NumberExp. DateCVV Number
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Name (as it appears on the card)
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Billing Address (if different from above)
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Remember: Registration and Payment Deadline is June 30, 2015.
No refunds will be issued. However, you may transfer your registration to another leader.
Mail or drop off this this form at:
Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center
40 Wall Street, Suite 708 l New York, NY 10005
You may also register online at http://girlscoutsnyc.wufoo.com/forms/2015-leaders-retreat/