Greenwich Girl Scouts rallied together over 300 participants at their Camporee that brought them “Back to Nature” at Camp Seton Scout Reservation on Saturday. Girls enjoyed the beautiful weather and scenery while learning about camping and appreciating the outdoors. The day began with a flag ceremony, followed by stations spread throughout the camp including archery, a craft activity, an outdoor relay race, a knot tying station, and an educational presentation about the potential dangers in the woods, such as ticks and poison ivy. Some of the favorite activities included making bird callers necklaces from wood and metal, the rock climbing wall, and a Girl Scout essential: S’mores over a campfire. One of the leaders commented on the day saying, “This was absolutely a great experience for my girls and developing friendships.” Girls had the opportunity to travel with fellow troop members to each station and make friends with other scouts as they raced in sleeping bags or shared a stick while roasting marshmallows. Older Girl Scout volunteers guided the younger girls through a low rock climbing wall and the relay races, while acting as role models for the program. The event was led by two new leaders, Georgianna Lissauer and Frances Wu Nobay, and was made possible by the efforts of other adult volunteers.
Wendy Yu, the Service Unit Director for Greenwich Girl Scouts attended the event and raved about the participants and organizers saying, “All day I watched girls running around with huge smiles on their faces; you could tell they were having such an amazing experience. Frances and Georgianna did a terrific job!” The daytime events concluded with a sing-a-long and trading of SWAPS that the girls made, and allowed time for tent set up to camp overnight. The groups that chose to stay took advantage of the opportunity and environment to create a new sisterhood with other Girl Scouts by making a fire, cooking dinner and playing games. One Junior Girl Scout said she “learned a lot about camping” and had “a positive experience because my troop got closer.” Nearly all of the participants agreed they feel more connected to Girl Scouting after attending the event and everyone wants to attend the event next year. Girl Scouts leaders plan and create activities similar to this one throughout the year and provide an opportunity to grow and learn in a program made to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
If you are interested in joining Greenwich Girl Scouts, contact Annie Brown at GreenwichGSRecruitment@gmail.com
