Fairy image was created by Evansville artist and former Girl Scout Ashley Frary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Introduction
2.
Camp Koch Registration Information
3.
Activity Checklist
4.
Map of Camp Koch
5.
Packing Lists and Tips: Day Trip & Overnight
6.
Play Script Cover/ Character/Auditions (Complete play materials are available at Camp Koch to
program participants.)
7.
Scavenger Hunts (one with words, one with pictures) and Scavenger Hunt Leader Resources
8.
Cover of Girl Journal and Story (available to program participants at Camp Koch)
9.
Brownie Badges (Painting, Bugs, Senses, and Hike)
10. Junior Badges (Flowers, Camper, and Geocacher)
11. Fairy Activities
12. Nature Crafts
13. GSUSA Research Findings about Outdoor Activities
14. Progression in Outdoor Activities (Chart and Step Descriptions)
15. 10 Essential Elements in Girl Scout Outdoor Experiences
16. Venture OUT!
17. Adult Learning Requirements by Activity
18. GSSI Volunteer Outdoor Training Progression
19. Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
20. Following Girl Scout Safety Guidelines
21. Interacting with the Environment
22. Leave No Trace Principles for Kids
23. Special Activities Application
24. Girl Scout Songs
25. Fairy Coloring Page
26. Invitation to Become a Fairy Godmother for the Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden
27. Page for Notes
INTRODUCTION TO
the Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden at Camp Koch
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana has developed a unique area at Camp Koch for Girl Scout Daisies,
Brownies, and Juniors that is designed to encourage younger girls to explore and enjoy the outdoors,
to foster creativity, and to facilitate the development of a sense of stewardship for the environment.
This special place includes a secret fairy garden, fire pit, swings, fairy wings, a playhouse, materials for
badges and activities, and enough twinkling lights to light up the sky.
Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops can register to spend time at the Enchanted Woods & Fairy
Garden – a day visit or an overnight. (Overnighters have the choice of staying in the Bungalow or the
Troop House located in the basement of the dining hall, both of which have been renovated.)
Evansville artist and Girl Scout Lauren Longest has drawn and painted lovely symbols of Girl Scouts and
Camp Koch inside the Bungalow to make it a welcoming space for the younger girls. Evansville artist and
Girl Scout Ashley Ellen Frary designed a beautiful fairy image for the Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden
which GSSI staff used to develop a patch that will be given to each girl who participates. Girls will also
receive a journal to record activities and memories of their visit.
An Enchanted Woods and & Fairy Garden program curriculum has been developed, along with a
customized play written by Parker Ford of Posey County Troop 454, a story, a scavenger hunt, and fairy
and nature activities that will engage girls in learning and playing in this new area. Brownies and Juniors
can also earn badges.
THE POWER OF IMAGINATION
“Imagination takes us
beyond the experiences of our daily lives,
creating a world of possibilities,
enhancing the excitement of life,
turning the ordinary into the extraordinary,
and adding a little bit of magic.”
to who we are and what we do.”
Camp Henry F. Koch
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s resident camp facility, Camp
Henry F. Koch, covers approximately 500 acres of rugged
woodland in the hills along the Ohio River. It is maintained and
protected by a year-round Camp Ranger. Several hiking trails to
points of natural beauty within the camp provide an opportunity to
explore nature. The developed area of the camp includes a small
lake divided into swimming and boating areas, a play field, a central
shower house, three unit living tent sites, and a variety of building
structures including a staff house and dining hall. There is also a special
area, The Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden, designed specifically for younger girls, that includes a
fairy garden, playhouse, swings, and more. Depending on your group needs, a variety of cooking
options include outdoor cooking areas, indoor kitchens, and a commercial kitchen. Equipment sheds
located throughout camp have camping supplies available upon request. Refer to the last page for
equipment available. Whether attending as a troop or with sister Girl Scouts, Camp Koch is a great
choice for your next trip, outing, event, program, training, or outdoor leader retreat.
Day Use (Available year-round)
Outdoor Overnight Accommodations: (Available for Fall/Spring Camping: April 15-October 15)
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Beginning Units: Hilltop and Frontier – these
units accommodate 32 people each. The units have
water, fire rings, outdoor latrines, platform tents, 32 cots
and mattresses, and equipment shed.
 Advanced Units: Woodhaven accommodates 24
people, has 24 cots and mattresses, water, fire ring, outdoor
latrines, platform tents, & equipment.
 Primitive Camping: Several places are available to
set up your own campsite for popup tent camping: Blue
Wells (must backpack to site), Fox Ridge, Breezy Corner,
Amphitheater, or find your own. Tents and primitive
equipment are available upon request.
Indoor Overnight Accommodations: (Available year-round and seasonally)
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Troop House (Dining Hall Basement): This facility accommodates 30 people for overnights.
It is heated by a gas furnace or fireplace and houses a kitchen and indoor restroom with flush
toilet and shower. There are two large areas for crafts and activities. Cots are available for
sleeping.
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The Bungalow: This facility accommodates 8-10 people for overnights. Open seasonally (no
heat), it has a restroom with flush toilet and shower. There is an air conditioner and small
refrigerator. A stage and a fire pit are behind the building, with a screen to show outdoor
movies. Cots are available for sleeping.
Staff House: This facility accommodates 10-12 people. It is heated by a gas furnace or
fireplace and houses a kitchen and indoor restroom with flush toilet and shower. This twobedroom house has bunk beds and sofas in the living room for additional sleeping areas.
Koenemann Shelter: This facility accommodates 18 people and is heated by fireplace.
Running water is available. Nearest outdoor latrines are located at Hilltop Camping Unit.
Note: The Troop House, Bungalow, and Hilltop provide the best accommodations for campers
with mobility limitations.
Visiting Camp Koch:
You may make arrangements to visit Camp Koch at any time, by contacting the council office. Allow a
minimum of one week notice. Plan your arrival at the front gate and check in at the Camp Ranger's
house. A map to the camp is available through the council office.
If your group would like to do a service project at Camp Koch, contact the Camp Ranger. Allow two
weeks’ notice. The Camp Ranger will provide your group with a list of possible projects and give
technical assistance, as needed. Share your projects by sending an article and/or picture to the
Community Relations department, at the council office.
Fees help cover expenses of maintaining the camp property.
SITE*
GSSI
Group
Deposit** Total GSSI
GROUP
FEE
NON-GSSI
Group
Deposit**
Campsite
Dining Hall
(upstairs)
Troop House
The Bungalow
Enchanted
Woods & Fairy
Garden Program
(Includes
overnight in
Troop House or
The Bungalow)
Staff House
Lake ***
Day outing on
property (no
bldg. use)
$20.00
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
$30.00
$30.00
$75.00
$75.00
$25.00
$25.00
Total
NON-GSSI
GROUP
FEE
$100.00
$100.00
$30.00
$30.00
$8 per
person
day/ $12
per
person
day &
overnight
$30.00
$30.00
$10.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$50.00
$50.00
$125.00
$125.00
n/a
$35.00
$35.00
n/a
$160.00
$160.00
n/a
$20.00
$20.00
n/a
$50.00
$50.00
$10.00
$125.00
$125.00
$30.00
$35.00
$35.00
n/a
$160.00
$160.00
$30.00
*Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s Camp Koch is a smoke-free facility.
** The Deposit is for damages and to hold the reservation. The deposit will be returned within 30 days of
the stay (less any damages). If a group cancels within 2 weeks of their schedule visit, the deposit and fee
are not refundable but the fee can be applied to another date. Fee and deposit are refundable if
reservation is cancelled earlier than the 2 weeks.
**Lifeguard must be provided by group utilizing facility.
To reserve a unit at Camp Koch:
With the exception of the period when resident camp is in operation, reservations for spring camping are
accepted after July 1, of the preceding year; for fall camping, reservations are accepted after January 1 of
the current year.
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Make a tentative reservation with the council office by filling out an
online form. On this same form, you can request program materials for
the Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden program.
Council will contact you within five business days and will email you the
official reservation form.
Within 10 days, mail the registration form and your deposit (to confirm
your reservation) to:
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana
223 NW Second Street
Evansville, IN 47708
Note: Your reservation will not be held for more than 10 days without
the deposit.
A confirmation of group's dates and unit, maps, and additional
information will be returned to the lead adult volunteer.
Full payment must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to use.
A Special Activities Application must be submitted to the council for any overnight event. Adults
certified in On the Go, First Aid/CPR, Basic Outdoor Skills, Troop Camp Training, Archery, and/or
lifeguarding may be required depending on type of camping (indoor vs. tent), cooking (indoor vs
campfire) and activities (swimming, boating, archery).
Keys will be given to the lead adult volunteer upon arrival at the camp by the Camp Ranger.
Lead adult volunteer must return the keys to the Camp Ranger at the end of the reservation before
leaving the grounds. Keys not returned at this time will be subject to a daily fee of $5 per day until
the keys have been returned.
Emergency contact phone number at Camp Koch is 812-547-2835. Always plan to arrive during
daylight hours. If you will be later than your planned arrival time or you will not be coming, call the
Camp Ranger at 270-317-4659.
Equipment:
Equipment available at Camp Koch stations may include: tents, dining fly, cook kits, Dutch ovens,
griddles, reflector ovens, dishwashing buckets, lanterns, kerosene cans, heavy duty grills, sledges, bow
saws, fire buckets, trench shovel, and hand ax. Submit an Equipment Reservation form for any council
any equipment needed at least 2 weeks in advance.
You may need to provide: ice, charcoal, dish soap, scouring pads, bleach, hot pads, dishcloths, heavy
duty garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, brown bags, matches, table service and dunk bag for each
person, and small cooking instruments (knives, long-handled spoons, can opener, etc.), and drinking
water storage containers.
Cleaning:
Please leave the area as it was when you arrived. Groups must collect trash and dispose of it properly.
Trash cans are located in each outdoor unit, Dining Hall dumpster, and lake carport for those staying in
the Staff House.
Thank you! Enjoy your visit!
ACTIVITY CHECKLIST for
Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden Program
Plan a day or an overnight to earn the Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden Patch!
Complete 5 steps from below:
Check the 5 (or more) items below you would like to request for your Enchanted Day!
o Day Trip
o Overnight Trip in The Bungalow
o Overnight Trip in Troop House
o How the Brownie’s Came to Be Play
o Scavenger Hunt
o Outdoor Movie
o Brownie Painting Badge: All supplies provided.
o Brownie Bugs Badge: All supplies provided.
o Brownie Senses Badge : All supplies provided.
o Brownie Hiker Badge: Bring supplies for GORP - pretzels, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips.
Bags will be in the kit.
o Junior Flowers Badge: All supplies provided.
o Junior Camper Badge: All supplies provided.
o Junior Geocacher Badge: All supplies provided.
o Fairy Dust Glow Jars: Bring jars, glow sticks, rubber gloves, tulle (optional).
o Dancing Fairy Wand: All supplies provided.
o Flower Crowns: Bags and glue guns provided, but must find or bring flowers and raffia.
o Rock Monster Magnets: All supplies provided, but must find rocks.
o Owl Rocks: All supplies provided, but must find rocks.
o Leaf Printings: All supplies provided, but must find leaves.
o Dandelion Paint Brushes: All supplies provided , but must find dandelions.
MAP OF CAMP
PACKING LISTS
Troop House Supplies Provided For Your Use
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plastic cups, bowls, and plates
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2 mixing bowls
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silverware service for 8
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cookware (spoons, spatulas, measuring spoons & cups, etc.) Bring own knives,
if needed.
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small and large pot
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3 pans (varied sizes)
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2 frying pans
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baking sheets (varied sizes)
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cake pans (varied sizes)
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pitchers
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charcoal grill (Bring own charcoal.)
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coffee pot (Bring own coffee.)
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Must provide own coolers and ice.
Day Trip: What to Wear/What to Bring:
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lunch and drink
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unbreakable water bottle
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no halter tops, crop tops, and bra straps must be covered
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long pants or shorts
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sweater, sweatshirt, and/or jacket
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bathing suit (if swimming)
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towel (if swimming)
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hat or bandana
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poncho or raincoat
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sturdy shoes (i.e., tennis shoes) **Shoes must have a closed heel and toe.
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sun screen (waterproof is recommended)
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insect repellent (non-aerosol)
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flashlight and extra batteries
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day pack, small knapsack, or book bag
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feminine hygiene products (if needed)
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camera
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sit-upon
Overnight Packing List
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3 warm blankets or a warm sleeping bag
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sheet, pillow, and pillowcase
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towel and wash cloth
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towel for swimming
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pajamas
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underwear (minimum 1 per day)
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socks (minimum 1 per day)
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shorts
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shirts (minimum 1 per day)
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**no halter tops, crop tops, and bra straps
must be covered
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bathing suit
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long pants (minimum 1 pair)
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sweater, sweatshirt, and/or jacket
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hat or bandana
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poncho or raincoat
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2 pairs sturdy shoes (i.e. tennis shoes)
**shoes must have a closed heel and toe
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hairbrush
toothbrush and toothpaste
shampoo and bath soap
deodorant (non-aerosol)
sun screen (waterproof is
recommended)
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tissues
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feminine hygiene products (if
needed)
Optional:
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stationary (pre-address & stamp
envelopes)
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camera
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mosquito net and poles
Packing Tips (Label all clothing and personal items! )
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shower shoes
insect repellent (non-aerosol)
unbreakable water bottle
flashlight and extra batteries
day pack, small knapsack, or book
bag
sit-upon
mirror
Pack so everything fits in no more than 3 pieces of luggage (i.e. suitcase, sleeping bag,
daypack). Tag each item with your camper’s full name.
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Use an old suitcase or duffel bag. Do not use plastic or paper bags. Do not send luggage too big
for the girls to handle.
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Attach this list to the inside of the suitcase as a reminder of what should be there at departure
time.
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Bring old clothing. Be comfortable, not dressy.
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Bring toiletry items in plastic containers with tightly fitting lids. Highly scented products attract
insects, so bring unscented products.
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Make sure the insect repellent you choose will repel both mosquitoes and ticks. Bring stick,
lotion, or pump products only.
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No cell phones, radios, CD players, MP3 players, DSI’s, etc. are permitted.
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Please do not send aerosol products. They create a chemical reaction, which destroys the
waterproofing on the tents.
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Pre-address and stamp envelopes for younger girls to write home.
PLAY SCRIPT
COVER/CHARACTERS/AUDITIONS
by Parker Ford
On the following pages you will see the cast of characters and directions
for auditions. The actual script for the play, as well as the props, are
available only as part of the Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden program
at Camp Koch.
CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY
Narrator
Savannah – Girl
Kaitlyn – Girl
Jaycee – Girl
Ariel – Leader of the Elves
Background Elf
Leader of the Fairies
Leader of the Butterflies
Butterflies - Audience
Optional No Lines:
3rd Elf
2 Fairies
2 Butterflies
ON THE SPOT PLAY AUDITIONS
Step One:
Figure out which characters to audition for first, then use the guide to see what to ask them to do.
Read what it says after each character’s name, and don’t tell the girls who they are auditioning for.
That keeps it a surprise!
Savannah: Say “hello” nicely to a person!
(Whoever will play Savannah will say “hello” the most nicely, from your opinion)
Jaycee: Act very excited while saying, “Yes!”
(Whoever will play Jaycee will say “yes!” the most exited, from your opinion)
Kaitlyn: Smile while saying positively, “We can do this!”
(Whoever will play Kaitlyn will say “we can do this!” while smiling, the most positively, from your
opinion)
Ariel the Elf: Say, “Welcome, friends!” welcomingly.
(Whoever will play Ariel will say “welcome, friends!” the most welcoming from your opinion)
Leader of the Fairies: Nod happily how you would to a person.
(Whoever will play Leader of the Fairies will nod the happiest, from your opinion)
Leader of the Butterflies: Cross your arms and turn away not nicely.
(Whoever will play Leader of the Butterflies will cross their arms and turn away the unhappiest, from
your opinion)
Background Elf: Say, “Would you like some juice?!” nicely.
(Whoever will play the Background Elf will say “would you like some juice” nicest, from your opinion)
Narrator: (Could be the leader or a girl) Say, “Three friends were exploring a cave” in a good speaking
voice.
(Whoever will play the Narrator will say “three friends were exploring a cave” in the best speaking
voice, from your opinion)
Step Two:
Gather the girls in a circle and ask them all to try each of these one by one. Write down with a paper
and clipboard which girl you think should play which character.
Step Three:
Ask the remaining girls if they want to be an Elf, a Fairy, or a Butterfly.
These girls will play background characters, or they will watch in the
audience.
Step Four:
Get the costumes from the box, and hand the girls their scripts!
Step Five: Perform the play and have FUN!
ENCHANTED WOODS SCAVENGER HUNTS
Sounds Scavenger Hunt
a cricket chirping
an owl howling
grass moving
a bird
wind
a stick breaking
a frog
Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt
birds at a bird feeder or a bird house
squirrels or other small animals
animal tracks
sunset or sunrise
lake or ravine
a rock that looks like a heart
Insect Scavenger Hunt
an insect eating a plant
an insect eating another insect
an insect drinking nectar from a plant
an insect with 2 wings
an insect with 4 wings
Night Sky Scavenger Hunt
the North Star
A group of stars that looks like a dog
Find a shape made out of stars
Something man made in the night sky (airplane)
Two stars that are different color
Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk
Can you find all 20?
Count the
steps up to
the trail!
cardinal
tree roots
planks?
stlc k that looks
like a letter •y•
rock you se I
playhouse
blue bird house
mushroom
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flying bug
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the 2
daisy flower by
acorn
flat rock
How many
spiderweb
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animal footprints
brown leaf
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log
butterfly
animal jaw
bones
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Indiana State Tree
liriodendron
tulipifera
Measure the rain
SCAVENGER HUNT LEADER RESOURCES
Cardinal: In 1933, the Indiana General Assembly chose the cardinal to be the state bird of Indiana. Also
known as the redbird, the bright red males are easily spotted, especially in the winter. Female cardinals
are brown with a dusty red crest.
Tree roots: Most tree roots are twice the size of the tree!
Spider web: Spiders help to keep your home, yard, garden, farm, school, and workplace free
from pest insects. Spiders help the whole planet in a similar way, using some insects for food; this
helps the planet not have too many insects!
Flat rock with moss: Moss was used as bandages during the First World War to prevent blood loss.
Certain animals, such as reindeer, eat moss because they contain chemicals that warm their blood!
Acorn: This might be hard to find since these little guys are known to drop from oak trees in the fall!
Huge oak trees can drop up to 10,000 acorns in a year!
Daisy flower: There are 4 types of daisy flowers. This daisy is the Shasta and when it blooms the
flower has feather look to it!
Bridge planks: Do you see any water in the natural spring? The amount of water that flows from the
spring depends on the size of the caverns within the rocks, and the amount of rainfall we have had over
the last couple days.
Mushroom: Mushrooms are also called toadstools. Mushrooms are a fungus, and unlike plants,
mushrooms do not require sunlight to make energy for themselves. The mushroom is a very nutritious
food but there are some that can be poisonous. A number of these look like common edible species,
therefore it can be risky collecting them from the wild.
Blue bird house: This little house opens up one 2 sides so you can clean it on one side and see the
birds on the other. The rough exterior helps baby birds to climb out and the wooden entrance guard
provides protection from predators! Baby birds stay in the nest for 3-4 weeks after hatching.
Butterfly: It is an old wives’ tale that if a butterfly lands on you, you will have good luck that day!
Animal footprints: You could find the footprint of a bird, rabbit, possum, squirrel, and more!
Indiana state tree: The tulip tree, also known as the tulip poplar and yellow poplar, became Indiana’s
state tree in 1931. The tree usually grows to be 100 feet tall or more. The flowers, which bloom in
the summer, are yellow in color and look like tulips. The tulip tree can be found throughout the state.
Wood from the tree is soft white in color and can be used to make furniture, trim and cabinets.
Measure the rain: Rain gauges are used to measure the amount of rain in a specific area. The best
location for a gage is where the gage is uniformly protected in all directions, such as in an opening in a
grove of trees.
COVER OF GIRL JOURNAL
BROWNIE PAINTING BADGE
CAMP KOCH
Step 1: Get Inspired
Check out some of the beautiful paintings provided in this kit and
choose your favorite. Tell the group why you chose this paining as
your favorite!
Step 2: Paint the Real World
Go on a hike and choose a tree or flower to paint using the
provided art supplies.
Step 3: Paint a Mood
Choose a mood:
 Calm: What colors would you use to create a calm feeling?
 Happy: How would you show a happy feeling?
 Silly: what colors or shapes look like silly to you?
Step 4: Paint without brushes
Paint with something from nature. Go on a nature scavenger hunt
and find different leaves. Press the leaves into paint and then onto
your paper, creating cool texture art!
Step 5: Paint a Mural
Paint a mural about the story of your favorite Girl Scout trip or
activity.
BROWNIE BUGS BADGE
CAMP KOCH
Step 1: Choose Your Bug
Choose your favorite bug from the pictures in this kit and draw it!
Step 2: Try a Bug Craft
Make a paper-plate spider!
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Decorate your plate with markers to look like the body of a
spider. Use pipe cleaners, cut in half, to glue eight legs onto
the plate.
Make a butterfly!
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Use coffee filters to make the butterfly wings. Decorate them
with bright colors and fairy dust (glitter). Paint the clothes pin
and clip it onto the middle of the coffee filter to make the
body of your butterfly.
Step 3: See Bugs in Action
 Watch three different bugs for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Explore Bug Homes
Draw a cocoon. Some bugs, like caterpillars, sleep in a cocoon.
Draw what you think it looks like inside a cocoon!
Step 5: Bug Walk
Take a bug walk to see how many kinds of bugs you can find along
the way. Use a magnifying glass and look on the ground!
BROWNIE SENSES BADGE
CAMP KOCH
Step 1: Look Around
Go on a scavenger hunt and find at least 10 tiny things, like a
clover or anthill, using a magnifying glass.
Step 2: Listen to the World
Find a comfortable place outside to lie down and listen to 10
different sounds. Draw a picture of what might be making those
sounds!
Step 3: Put your Nose to Work
Blindfold a friend and use the provided oils to see if they can guess
what smell they are!
Step 4: Take a Taste Test
Look at the taste buds on a friend’s tongue. Without
touching her tongue, use a magnifying glass to see her taste
buds. Then look at yours. Talk about what they look like!
Step 5: Touch and Feel
Go on a nature scavenger hunt and find things that have different
textures to create a “feel wheel”. Cut a big circle out of
poster board and divide it into eight pie slices. In each
slice, glue something that has a different texture, like a smooth
rock, sticky, bumpy, hard, squishy, or hairy. Then ask your friends
to close their eyes and guess what each item is.
BROWNIE HIKE BADGE
CAMP KOCH
Step 1: Decide Where to Go
Find a trail!
Step 2: Try out a Hiking Skill
Learn to follow trail signs. Create your own trail with signs and then
follow the trail with your Brownie sisters.
Step 3: Pick the Right Gear
Create a list of what you should pack on a hike.
Step 4: Pack a Snack for Energy
Fairy GORP: Good Old Raisins and Peanuts! This will help keep
your energy up! Create your own bag with dried fruit, pretzels, and
nuts.
Step 5: Go on your Hike.
Make a list of ten things you might see along the trail. It might be a
smooth rock, a yellow leaf, gum ball or pine cone! Look for these
items on your hike.
JUNIOR FLOWERS BADGE
Step 1: Go on a Flower Hunt
Find five different kinds of flowers and try to figure out the
names of these flowers. Don’t pick them, but use a magnifying
glass and get up close to see more. Record or sketch what you
see!
Step 2: Stop and Smell the Flowers
Find a flower growing outside that smells, and watch it until you
see something happen. Make sketches or take notes about
what visits the flower. How long did it take for something
to visit?
Step 3: Flowers are Calming!
Some people believe the scent of flowers does more than
smell nice; it can help people feel better. Lavender and rose
help people de-stress and relax.
Smell the lavender and rose oils and see how it makes you
feel.
Step 4: Make a Flower Necklace
Search for various wild flowers to tie together and create a
flower necklace or headband!
Step 5: Create your own Flower
Use the provided craft supplies to design your own flower!
JUNIOR CAMPER BADGE
CAMP KOCH
Step 1: Talk to an Experienced Camper
This might be a parent, a neighbor, or an older Girl Scouts who has
been camping before. You could also talk to your troop leader
or Ranger Frank!
Step 2: Build a Campfire or Tie Useful Knots
Know the safety precautions for setting up and putting out a fire
before you begin. Learn fun ways to make your own fire starters!
Use the Knot Tying Relay print out to learn how to tie some fun
new knots.
Step 3: Find your Inner Camp Chef
Complete one of the following:
 Make a one pot meal.
 Cook in foil.
 Cook a meal on a stick.
Step 4: Leave no Trace
Have some leave no trace fun and make up a skit, game, or
activity about one of the principles of Leave No Trace. Or
create a special LNT ceremony.
Step 5: Have fun with Flashlights
Play a game of flashlight tag or go on a night hike! Tell your
favorite stories, gaze at the stars, or sing your favorite Girl
Scout songs!
JUNIOR GEOCACHER BADGE
CAMP KOCH
Step 1: Visit a Geocaching Site
Get the geocaching slang! Find out what these different terms
mean: FTF, waypoint, CITO, TFTC, and terrain rating.
Step 2: Find the GPS Coordinates
Find the GPS Coordinates of 3 things. They could be a mark on
the sidewalk, a fence, or a tree.
Step 3: Create something the represents your troop!
Is there a symbol that your group did together? It might be a
patch or a SWAP. Or you could create an object that inspires
others to Take Action. Use the provided materials to make a
recycling bracelet!
Step 4: Take a hiking adventure.
Track down a cache that is a little bit off the beaten trail at
camp.
Step 5: Track a bug’s travel.
Go to geocaching.com and find a Travel Bug that’s been to at
least four places. On an existing map, chart the bug’s voyage.
What can you find out about each area it’s visited.
FAIRY ACTIVITIES
Fairy Dust Glow Jars
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Glass jar, glow sticks, rubber gloves, scissors, and tulle
(optional)
If you are using the tulle, cut a piece slightly larger than the jar, and
place inside.
Cut one end of the glow and shake the cut glow stick around inside
your jar. This may take some patience. Once you have the desired
amount of glow material in your jar, replace the lid and shake it up.
Girls can use their Fairy Dust Jars as night lights for the evening.
Dancing Fairy Wand
 Stick from nature, ribbon
Tie 5 strands of ribbon onto the end of the stick. Have a dance party
underneath the stars!
Flower Crowns
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Paper grocery bag, flowers or items from nature, glue gun, raffia
Cut off the bottom of the paper bag and roll the bag outward, so you
cannot see the branding. Use your glue to tack down any loose edges
once you are done rolling.
Glue your items from nature/flowers around the paper bag. Then wrap
the bag with raffia and glue the end to secure!
NATURE CRAFTS
Rock Monster Magnets
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Rocks, googly eyes, magnets, paint, paint brushes
Go on a rock scavenger hunt and find a rock that is: flat,
bumpy, smooth, sharp. Choose your favorite rock
to make these monster magnets!
Owl Rocks
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Rocks, markers
Go on a rock scavenger hunt and find a rock that is: flat, bumpy,
smooth, sharp. Choose your favorite rock to make these monster
magnets!
Leaf Printings
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Paint, leaves, paper
Go on a nature scavenger hunt and find your favorite leaf to paint!
Dandelion Paint Brushes
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Dandelions, paint, paper
Go on a nature scavenger hunt and find a handful of dandelions to
paint with!
GSUSA RESEARCH FINDINGS ABOUT
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR GIRLS
10 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN GIRL SCOUT OUTDOOR
EXPERIENCES
A GENUINE WELCOME
Welcome girls and families into the Girl Scouts family, especially when they are new to camp or have no
outdoor history. Girl Scout Outdoor experiences make us unique among youth organizations and can be a
key to membership growth. Show families how Girl Scout Outdoor experiences help girls thrive. Let girls
know about all the fun they’ll have and include their families in all kinds of ways.
A SENSE OF BELONGING
Outdoor experiences, like resident camp, day camp, and outdoor events, are a unique opportunity for girls
to connect with girls from other places. Help girls make the connection between their unit or troop and
girls in other units, in other communities, across the country and around the world who share a mission to
make the world a better place.
LEADERSHIP
Camp and other outdoor experiences provide a perfect setting for leadership development. Guide girls to
develop as leaders. Use and customize the national leadership curriculum to help girls experience the
three keys to leadership—Discovering Self, Connecting with Others, and Taking Action in the world-every
time they go outdoors.
POWER THROUGH ACTION
Girls care about and want to make a difference in the world, and this is especially true when they are
immersed in outdoor experiences. Girls feel powerful when they are able to identify a problem they want
to solve, reach out to others who can help, and take real action together as environmental stewards.
SKILL BUILDING
Support girls to build skills through proficiency badges. Girls feel proud and confident when they’ve
learned a new skill through earning a badge. Introduce girls to the new outdoor badges, and the existing
badges available at their grade level and guide them as they get immersed in the ones that interest them
most. Recognize their achievements with parents and their peers.
CHALLENGE
Give girls the opportunity to go to new places and take on new challenges through strong outdoor
experiences. This increases their resilience and self-confidence and helps them imagine all kinds of new
possibilities for their futures.
CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONS
Enjoy beloved Girl Scout traditions and ceremonies, such as flag ceremonies, sing-alongs and campfires,
to bind girls to outdoor spaces. Celebrate what girls have learned as they move from level to level and
progress in the outdoors.
GIRL-LED
Girls love the outdoors even more when they can shape their own experiences, do hands-on activities and
work together as teams. Help make this happen by using Girl Scouts’ three processes: Girl Led, Learning
by
PROBLEM SOLVING
Outdoor experiences offer many opportunities for girls to develop their problem-solving skills: the
weather changes, equipment fails, the map is wrong or the fire won’t start. Develop their critical thinking
skills by coaching them to be resourceful when something unexpected happens. Problem-solving skills
are critical to ensuring a girl thrives and is able to make a difference in the world.
PROGRESSION
Build on previous experiences, giving girls an opportunity to progress in their skills and competency. Share with
girls the exciting opportunities they’ll have next- to learn new things, meet new friends, and make the
world a better place nd by returning for additional experiences and staying involved in Girl Scouts.
What is Venture Out? Venture Out! is an online adventure that lets volunteers explore different ways
of taking girls outside in Girl Scouts. Here, they’ll encounter the kind of challenges (and successes) that only
the outdoors can bring: bad weather, distracted girls, new discoveries and life-changing events. Along the
way, they’ll find tips for getting girls outdoors, plus real-life stories and advice from other volunteers. It’s
interactive, filled with possibility, and learner-led – just like Girl Scouts!
Venture Out! is available from Girl Scouts University and made possible by the Elliott Wildlife Values
Project.
Who is it for? Volunteers working with K-5 troops who have little or no experience taking girls outside. Never
hiked in their life? Have lots of outdoor skills, but don’t know how to share them with girls? Venture Out! has
ideas for both these groups…and everyone in between. Troop leaders of older girls may also find it useful.
What do volunteers gain?
• Inspiration and confidence to take more girls outside through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• An opportunity to practice making decisions when leading outdoor activities
• Ideas for dealing with common outdoor challenges
• Tips for how to make the outdoor experience more girl-led
• Practical knowledge and real-life stories from other volunteers about getting girls outdoors
• An appreciation that outdoor experiences don’t have to be perfect
Why was Venture Out! created? In 2012, the Girl Scout Research Institute conducted a national study of
nearly 3,000 fourth- through eighth-grade Girl Scouts. The report, More Than S’mores
(www.girlscouts.org/morethansmores), revealed:
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Girls really enjoy outdoor activities in Girl Scouts. A majority of girls indicated they enjoyed almost
all the outdoor activities they did in Girl Scouts, with the greatest degree of enjoyment reported
by Hispanic girls and girls with less outdoor exposure in Girl Scouts.
Monthly exposure, high adventure, and repeat camp attendance are key drivers of girls’
leadership and satisfaction.
How was Venture Out! created?
The Venture Out! team interviewed 53 volunteers and council staff members in spring 2014. Their insights,
needs, challenges and stories about getting girls outside are the foundation of Venture Out!, and they
represent the voices of our hugely varied membership: brand-new to decades-old, outdoor newbie to
accomplished outdoorswomen (and men), volunteer, staff, west coast, east coast, and many points in
between. All told, over 100 people contributed to the development of Venture Out! We owe a world of thanks
to these members; without their candor, humor, and honesty, none of this would have been possible.
Take Action:
• Locate Venture Out and use it! (gsuniversity.girlscouts.org/resource/venture-out/)
Go to gsuniversity.girlscouts.org. Find Venture Out! as a “Featured Resource” at the bottom of the
home page.
• Get the word out. Talk about it at volunteer trainings and webinars, at Service Unit meetings and
events. Share it via e-newsletters and social media. Need some language? Use the description on
the Venture Out! web page.
ADULT LEARNING REQUIREMENTS BY ACTIVITY
ALL activities require the supervision of at least two registered, unrelated, and VAP’d
adults.
More adults may be needed depending on number of girls.
See Volunteer Essentials handbook and the Safety Activity Checkpoints for more
information.
ACTIVITY
REQUIRED TRAINING
(for at least one of the adults)
ALL activities, including regularly
scheduled
meetings
Girl Scouting 101 (or its predecessors—Online Orientation
and
Leadership Essentials) and Job Briefing
Field trip
First Aid/CPR may be required depending on activity and
destination
Any event with an overnight
(incl. slumber parties, lock-in, camping)
On the Go; First Aid/CPR may be required depending on
activity and destination
Campfire
(for any purpose, ceremony or cooking)
Basic Outdoor Skills, First Aid/CPR
Backyard or cabin camping
On the Go; First Aid/CPR may be required depending on
activity and destination
Hotel stays
On the Go; First Aid/CPR may be required depending on
activity and destination
Camping (other than backyard or cabin)
On the Go, Basic Outdoor Skills, Troop Camp Training,
First Aid/CPR
Water sports
(includes swimming in a home pool, or at a
public place where no lifeguard is available)
WaterRescue (lifeguard,) First Aid/CPR
GSSI VOLUNTEER OUTDOOR TRAINING
PROGRESSION
Basic Outdoor Skills
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Purpose: This course is designed to equip volunteers with the skills they need to utilize Girl
Scout skills outdoors. The activities included could be done at troop meetings, parks or
backyards, to familiarize girls with outdoor activities. Topics covered in this class include fire
building, simple outdoor cooking, and environmental and safety issues.
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Certification: This class is a requirement for any outdoor cooking.
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Re-certification: Online recertification needed every 3 years.
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Components: The class has two parts: online module (30 minutes) and skills session (6
hours)
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Offered in spring and fall throughout council.
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Pre-requisite: Girl Scouting 101.
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On The Go
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Purpose: This course is designed to show adult volunteers how to help girls plan ageappropriate overnight experiences. Topics include: adults' responsibilities on overnights or
trips, how to evaluate if your
group/troop is ready, how to involve your group/troop in planning, as well as guidelines,
checklists and forms to review when preparing for an overnight activity.
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Certification: This class is a requirement for all overnights, including slumber parties, lock-ins,
backyard campouts, hotel stays, cabin/RV camping, etc .
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Re-certification: Online recertification needed every 3 years.
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Components: The class has two parts: online module (30 minutes) and classroom skills
session (3 hours).
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Offered year-round throughout council.
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Pre-requisite: Girl Scouting 101.
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Troop Camp Training
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Purpose: This overnight course teaches more basic skills of outdoor camping, including tent
care, lantern and stove use, program planning, and more.
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Certification: It is a requirement for volunteers wishing to take their groups/troops outdoor
camping (other than backyard camping).
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Re-certification: Online recertification needed every 3 years.
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Components: This class has a required online module (40 minutes) and an overnight camping
experience (Saturday morning to Sunday noon).
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Offered once in spring and once in fall at Camp Koch.
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Pre-requisites: Basic Outdoor Skills (must have 6 months practice) and On the Go.
Sessions are announced in the council eNewsletter and Web site. Classes may
also be requested.
SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
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Review and follow the applicable Safety Activity Checkpoints for your activity: Outdoor Cooking,
Backpacking, group Camping, Hiking, etc.
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Review and follow the guidelines in the Volunteer Essentials handbook: Chapter 4 Safety-Wise,
Appendix 1 GSSIPolicies and Standards, and Appendix 3 For Camp/Outdoor Volunteers.
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Submit a Special Activities Application when planning an activity outside the council jurisdiction, an
overnight activity, or an activity with special risk such as outdoor cooking. Allow up to four (4) weeks for
processing. Waituntil you receive approval before sending permission forms to the girls’ homes.
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Ensure proper supervision by following the required girl: adult ratios as listed in the Volunteer
Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints . All participants should be registered or additional activity
insurance should be purchased.
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Be prepared for emergencies: A certified First Aider MUST be present when doing outdoor cooking or
hiking. Ensure the availability of a first aid kit.
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Review emergency procedures with girls and adults. Some scenarios you may want to prepare for
include fire, severe weather, lost child, injured person, strangers, etc.
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Stay safe: All participants should know the boundaries and activities of where/what they are allowed to
go. Use the buddy system.
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Annual Permission Forms (with current medical information) and signed Activity Permission Forms are
required to be available during event. Adult Information Form must be completed by all adults
accompanying the troop. Activity Roster (complete lists of participants with their names, addresses,
phone numbers, and emergency numbers) are left with an emergency contact person. Emergency
contact person and phone number is known to all parents.
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Alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, and weapons are not allowed. Camp Koch is a smokefree facility. Smoking on the property is not allowed. Smoking is never permitted in the presence of
girls.
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Dress for the weather: Shorts and light weight shirts for hot, sunny days – jeans and sweater for cool
days – and don't forget your rain gear. Always wear sturdy shoes and socks.
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ALL adults accompanying the group should be familiar with the Girl Scout Safety Guidelines on the
next page.They are also available in the Volunteer Essentials handbook.
FOLLOWING GIRL SCOUT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Every adult in Girl Scouting is responsible for the physical and emotional safety of girls, and we all
demonstrate that by agreeing to follow these guidelines at all times.
1. Follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints. Instructions for staying safe while participating in activities
are detailed in the Safety Activity Checkpoints, available from GSSI. Read the checkpoints, follow
them, and share them with other volunteers, parents, and girls before engaging in activities with
girls.
2. Arrange for proper adult supervision of girls. Your group must have at least two unrelated,
approved adult volunteers present at all times, plus additional adult volunteers as necessary,
depending on the size of the group and the ages and abilities of girls. Adult volunteers must be at
least 18 years old (or the age of majority defined by the state, if it is older than 18) and must be
screened by the council before volunteering. One lead volunteer in every group must be female.
3. Get parent/guardian permission. When an activity takes place that is outside the normal time and
place, advise each parent/guardian of the details of the activity and obtain permission for girls to
participate.
4. Report abuse. Sexual advances, improper touching, and sexual activity of any kind with girl
members are forbidden. Physical, verbal, and emotional abuse of girls is also forbidden. Follow
GSSI’s guidelines for reporting concerns about abuse or neglect that may be occurring inside or
outside of Girl Scouting.
5. Be prepared for emergencies. Work with girls and other adults to establish and practice
procedures for emergencies related to weather, fire, lost girls/adults, and site security. Always
keep handy a well-stocked first-aid kit, girl health histories, and contact information for girls’
families.
6. Travel safely. When transporting girls to planned Girl Scout field trips and other activities that are
outside the normal time and place, every driver must be an approved adult volunteer and have a
good driving record, a valid license, and a registered/insured vehicle. Insist that everyone is in a
legal seat and wears her seat belt at all times, and adhere to state laws regarding booster seats
and requirements for children in rear seats.
7. Ensure safe overnight outings. Prepare girls to be away from home by involving them in planning,
so they know what to expect. Avoid having men sleep in the same space as girls and women.
During family or parent-daughter overnights, one family unit may sleep in the same sleeping
quarters in program areas. When parents are staffing events, daughters should remain in quarters
with other girls rather than in staff areas.
8. Role-model the right behavior. Never use illegal drugs. Don’t consume alcohol, smoke, or use foul
language in the presence of girls. Do not carry ammunition or firearms in the presence of girls
unless given special permission by the council for group marksmanship activities.
9. Create an emotionally safe space. Adults are responsible for making Girl Scouting a place
where girls are as safe emotionally as they are physically. Protect the emotional safety of girls by
creating a team agreement and coaching girls to honor it. Agreements typically encourage
behaviors like respecting a diversity of feelings and opinions; resolving conflicts constructively;
and avoiding physical and verbal bullying, clique behavior, and discrimination.
10. Ensure that no girl is treated differently. Girl Scouts welcomes all members, regardless of
race, ethnicity, background, disability, family structure, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic
status. When scheduling, helping plan, and carrying out activities, carefully consider the needs of
all girls involved, including school schedules, family needs, financial constraints, religious
holidays, and the accessibility of appropriate transportation and meeting places.
11. Promote online safety. Instruct girls never to put their full names or contact information online,
engage in virtual conversation with strangers, or arrange in-person meetings with online contacts.
On group websites, publish girls’ first names only and never divulge their contact information.
Teach girls the Girl Scout Online Safety Pledge and have them commit to it.
12. Keep girls safe during money-earning activities. Girl Scout cookies and other council-sponsored
product sales are an integral part of the program. During Girl Scout product sales, you are
responsible for the safety of girls, money, and products. In addition, a wide variety of
organizations, causes, and fundraisers may appeal to Girl Scouts to be their labor force. When
representing Girl Scouts, girls cannot participate in money-earning activities that represent
partisan politics or that are not Girl Scout–approved product sales and efforts.
INTERACTING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
When large numbers of people use an area consistently, over a long period of time, the environment will react to
this usage and change. Talk with the girls about the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world.
The following lists are designed to help you teach your girls ways to “protect and improve the world” around them.
Trees and Plants
Do not pick, dig, or collect seeds, flowers,
mosses, etc. Identify, admire, draw, or
photograph, but leave it there.
Do not cut live trees or carve their bark.
Burn only as much wood as is needed. Keep
fires small.
Burn only in designated areas.
Never leave a fire unattended – not even for a
“minute”.
Make sure all fires are completely out.
Insects, snakes, and spiders are a vital part
of the food chain. It is seldom necessary to
kill them. Remove them if necessary,
otherwise, go the other way.
Painting or carving turtles’ shells can cause
them to die. Lizards do not grow new tails.
Leave them where you find them.
Chewing gum dropped on the ground can
harm chipmunks, squirrels, and other small
animals.
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Soil/Habitat
Stay on paths.
Make sure your trash is disposed of properly.
Recycle as much as possible.
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Any time you see litter pick it up.
Water
Clear leaves and undergrowth from fire areas
only. Clearing away leaves in other areas
destroys habitat and bares soil to erosion.
Use only the amount of water necessary for the
task. Make sure all faucets are completely off
when you are finished.
Dispose of waste water in drains or scatter
away from fresh water sources, trails, and
campsites.
Use products that are designed for minimum
impact on the environment.
All Creatures Great and Small
Do not feed or leave food out for wild animals.
Where you find it, is its home. Identify, admire,
draw, or photograph, but leave it there.
Do not trench around tents.
Park vehicles only in designated places.
LEAVE NO TRACE
PRINCIPLES FOR KIDS
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Know Before You Go
Choose The Right Path
Trash Your Trash
Leave What You Find
Be Careful With Fire
Respect Wildlife
Be Kind To Other
Visitors
Plan Ahead and Prepare
 Know the regulations and special concerns for the
area you'll visit.
 Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and
emergencies.
 Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.
 Visit in small groups when possible. Consider
splitting larger groups into smaller groups.
 Repackage food to minimize waste.
 Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of
marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
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Durable surfaces include established trails and
campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.
Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet
from lakes and streams.
Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site
is not necessary.
In popular areas:
 Concentrate use on existing trails and
campsites.
 Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even
when wet or muddy.
 Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas
where vegetation is absent.
 In pristine areas:
 Disperse use to prevent the creation of
campsites and trails.
 Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
Dispose of Waste Properly
 Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest
areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash,
leftover
food and litter.
 Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8
inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and
trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
 Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
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To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200
feet away from streams or lakes and use small
amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained
dishwater.
Leave What You Find
 Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch
cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
 Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as
you find them.
 Avoid introducing or transporting non-native
species.
 Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.
Minimize Campfire Impacts
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Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the
backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking
and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
Where fires are permitted, use established fire
rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground
that can be broken by hand.
Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires
completely, then scatter cool ashes.
Respect Wildlife
 Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or
approach them.
 Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their
health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to
predators and other dangers.
 Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and
trash securely.
 Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
 Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting,
raising young, or winter.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
 Respect other visitors and protect the quality of
their experience.
 Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
 Step to the downhill side of the trail when
encountering pack stock.
 Take breaks and camp away from trails and other
visitors.
 Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and
noises.
The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for
Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to enjoy the
outdoors
responsibly. This copyrighted information has
been reprinted with permission from the Leave No
Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
Important: You must complete and submit the Special Activities Application to the council office at least four (4) weeks
prior to distributing permission forms to girls’ families.
GIRL SCOUT SONGS
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.
A circle is round,
it has no end.
That's how long,
I will be your friend.
MORE LYRICS FOR THE SONG……
A fire burns bright,
it warms the heart.
We've been
friends, from the
very start.
You have one
hand, I have the
other.
Put them together,
We have each
other.
Silver is precious,
Gold is too.
I am precious,
and so are you.
You help me,
and I'll help you
and together
we will see it
through.
The sky is blue
The Earth is green
I can help
to keep it clean
Across the land
Across the sea
Friends forever
We will always be
HERMIE THE WORMY
Sittin’ on a fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum (smack-smack-smack-smack)
Playing with my yo- yo (woo-woo….move hands like a you have a yo-yo)
When along came Hermie the Wormy and he was this big (make him small at first and continually make him bigger
with each verse).
And I said, “Hermie, what happened?”
He said, “I ate a DAISY.”
REPEAT with BROWNIE, JUNIOR, CADETTE, SENIOR, AMBASSADOR, LEADER
Last Verse:
Sittin’ on a fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum (smack-smack-smack-smack)
Playing with my yo- yo (woo-woo….move hands like a you have a yo-yo)
When along came Hermie the Wormy and he was this big (this time make him little
again).
And I said, “Hermie, what happened?”
He said, “I burped.”
BROWNIE SMILE SONG
I've got something in my pocket, it belongs across my face.
I keep it very close at hand, in a most convenient place.
I'm sure you couldn't guess it if you guessed a long, long while.
So I'll take it out and put it on, it's a Great Big Brownie Smile!
ON MY HONOR
Chorus:
On my honor, I will try.
There's a duty to be done and I say aye.
There's a reason to be here for a reason above.
My honor is to try and my duty is to love.
People don't need to know my name.
If I've done any harm, then I'm to blame.
If I've helped someone, then I've helped me.
And I've opened up my eyes to see.
I've tucked away a song or two.
If you're feeling low, there's one for you.
If you need a friend, then I will come.
And there's many more where I come from.
(Chorus)
Friendship is the strangest thing
if you keep it to yourself, no reward will bring
but you gave it away, you gave it to me
and from now on great friends we'll be
(Chorus)
Come with me where the fire burns bright,
We can even see better by the candle's light.
And we'll find more meaning in a campfire's gold,
Than we've ever found in a year or so.
(Chorus)
We've a promise to always keep.
And to pray "Softly Falls" before we sleep.
We are Girl Scouts together and when we're gone,
We'll still be trying and singing this song.
(Chorus)
FUNKY CHICKEN
The order goes: Funky chicken, Eiffel tower, Irish dancer, Frozen penguin and Frankenstein,
Let me see your __________.
What’s that you say?
I said let me see your __________.
What’s that you way?
I said please show me your _________.
What’s that you say?
I said oo, ahh, ahh, say oo, ahh, ahh, say oo, ahh, ahh say oo (clap, clap) REPEAT
For Funky Chicken, you have your arms flapping like a chicken.
For Eiffel Tower, you grab a partner. One of you will go up like the steeple and the other will squat down like the base.
You switch on the ‘oo’s. At the end you say “Ooo laa laa”.
For Irish Dancer, you swing your leg in front of the other and switch legs. At the end you kneel on one leg and say “Lord
of the Dance”.
For Frozen Penguin, you flatten your hands and keep your arms straight and waddle while saying….”Say BRRRR, Say
BRRRRR, Say BRRRRR, Say BRRRR (clap, clap) REPEAT”.
For Frankenstein, you put your arms out straight out in front of you and say “Say arghhhh, Say arghhhh, say
arghhhh, say argh (clap, clap) REPEAT
Dear Girl Scout Volunteer,
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana has developed a special area at Camp Koch as an Enchanted Woods
& Fairy Garden, a whimsical place that will encourage young girls (Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors)
to explore the outdoors, will foster creativity, and will plant seeds for the development of a sense of
stewardship for the environment. The Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden has a secret fairy garden, a
fire pit, a playhouse, fairy and nature activities, swings, fairy wings, and enough twinkling lights to
light up the sky. A special program curriculum has been developed for troops who visit the
Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden that includes scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and a special journal
for girls in which they can record memories of time spent in this beautiful place.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to become a Fairy Godmother for the Enchanted Woods
& Fairy Garden, by giving a $500 minimum gift. Your support for this project will be recognized in
GSSI’s annual donor newsletter and signage at Camp Koch, and you will receive a special plaque to
place in your own garden.
Your gift will help GSSI to further its goal of building girls of confidence, courage, and character
who make the world a better place.
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,
Pat Bateman
Chief Development Officer
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana
THE POWER OF IMAGINATION
“Imagination takes us
beyond the experiences of our daily lives,
creating a world of possibilities,
enhancing the excitement of life,
turning the ordinary into the extraordinary,
and adding a little bit of magic
to who we are and what we do.”
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