TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS KALEIDOSCOPE? ....................................................................................................... 0
KALEIDOSCOPE ESSENTIALS .................................................................................................. 3
CAMPING AT KALEIDOSCOPE................................................................................................. 7
PLACES WE'LL GO -- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACTIVITIES -- IN BRIEF .................. 11
PLACES WE'LL GO -- WEEKEND SCHEDULE ...................................................................... 14
VOLUNTEERING-MAKING KSCOPE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL ............ 15
THINGS WE DO .......................................................................................................................... 20
JUST FOR FUN........................................................................................................................ 20
SWAPS ..................................................................................................................................... 21
ALL-CAMP SERVICE PROJECT -- Butterflies, Bees, and Ladybugs ................................... 22
CEREMONIES & SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAM....................................................... 26
SUNDAY COOK-OFF ............................................................................................................. 28
SKILL CHALLENGE INFORMATION ................................................................................. 29
JUNIOR CAMPING CHALLENGE .................................................................................... 32
JUNIOR COMPASS & MAP CHALLENGE ...................................................................... 33
JUNIOR FIRE BUILDING CHALLENGE ......................................................................... 34
JUNIOR FIRST AID CHALLENGE ................................................................................... 35
JUNIOR FLAG CEREMONY CHALLENGE .................................................................... 36
JUNIOR KIM’S GAME CHALLENGE .............................................................................. 37
JUNIOR KNOTS CHALLENGE ......................................................................................... 46
CADETTE FIRE BUILDING CHALLENGE ..................................................................... 47
CADETTE FIRST AID CHALLENGE ............................................................................... 48
CADETTE KIM’S GAME CHALLENGE .......................................................................... 49
CADETTE KNOTS CHALLENGE ..................................................................................... 50
CADETTE LASHING CHALLENGE ................................................................................. 51
CADETTE ORIENTEERING CHALLENGE ..................................................................... 52
CADETTE SURVIVAL CHALLENGE .............................................................................. 54
SENIOR/AMBASSADOR CHALLENGES ........................................................................ 55
SENIOR AND AMBASSADOR MEGA-CHALLENGE ................................................... 56
ALL LEVELS - TAKE ACTION PROJECT CHALLENGE .............................................. 57
DEADLINES AND SUGGESTED TIMELINE .......................................................................... 58
FAQ’s ............................................................................................................................................ 60
KALEIDOSCOPE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ........................................................................... 64
INDEX .......................................................................................................................................... 65
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WHAT IS KALEIDOSCOPE?
Kaleidoscope is a camporee for Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts. It is a fun
weekend of tent camping, skill challenges, workshops, SWAPS, songs, games, a Cookoff, Saturday evening program, and an All-camp Service Project. This event is held
every other year and attracts approximately 2,000 girls and adults. Meet sister Girl
Scouts from all areas of our council!
WHO:
Junior through Ambassador Girl Scout Troops, plus Event Volunteers.
WHERE:
Santa Barbara County
WHEN:
Friday, April 28th, through Sunday, April 30th, 2017
COST:
$50.00 per girl/adult. Fee includes the K2017 event t-shirt, lanyard, patch,
bandana, glow necklace, Skill Challenge achievement level patch (if earned), and
Saturday evening all-camp dinner.
REGISTRATION:
Opens January 1, 2017
Closes 9:00 PM, March 1, 2017
Troops outside of GSCCC may begin to register Feb. 1.
LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
HOW TO REGISTER: First, register your troop through GSCCC's registration site.
Required forms you will be directed to with your confirmation:
 Troop Information Form (See TIPS next page)
 Volunteer Information Form (one per EVERY adult)
Some information you will need to fill out these forms includes: names of those
attending, t-shirt sizes, your earliest possible arrival time, whether all your adults are
background checked, your adults’ volunteer roles, which Skill Challenges your patrol(s)
have chosen if you are doing Skill Challenges, which cooking categories you would like
if you are participating in the Cook-off Competition, and if there are any dietary
restrictions related to the Saturday evening meal.
Your registration will not be complete until all forms have been submitted. All
registrations and forms are due by 9:00 p.m. March 1st! Register early to reserve
your space and to avoid last-minute computer logjams!!!
Some VERY IMPORTANT tips for filling out the Troop Information Form:
 Make sure names you use to sign up are exactly the same for the Troop
Information Form, e.g. Margaret Whozit-Whatzit spelled her name this way when
she joined Girl Scouts. Use that same spelling when registering for K2017 via
GSCCC’s registration site and again on the forms you will be linked to. Don’t
change her name to Maggie Whatzit - be consistent. Please do not use all
CAPS.
 IF you have to make ANY changes to information already e-mailed, do NOT
submit another form. Instead e-mail us at [email protected].
 When names are listed on forms (girls or adults), put a comma between
names, e.g. Bartholomew Oobleck, Harpo Camper, Golly Trekker.
 If a girl or adult from another troop will be camping with you instead of their own
troop, e-mail [email protected] with your leader’s name and troop
number plus theirs. We will let you know how to fill out the Troop Information
Form.
TRAINING AND PAPERWORK REQUIRED BY GIRL SCOUTS PRIOR TO ANY
CAMPING EVENT
Visit www.girlscoutsccc.org to complete these steps:
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Girl Scout Council Volunteer Application and Background Check -- all adults
GS 101 -- Troop Leader and Co-leader
Volunteer Essentials -- Troop Leader and Co-leader
Outdoor Training A & B (Beginning Troop Camping) -- Any Troop Adult
First Aid and CPR -- Any Troop Adult
Trip Application Form (bring copy signed by Service Unit representative to
Kaleidoscope)
Optional: Kaleidoscope Skills Day to learn/practice for Skill Challenges
MEDICAL RECORDS REQUIRED
The Essentials -- All girls and adults (even though the forms indicate “girl’s
name”) attending Kaleidoscope are required to bring a paper copy of the
following forms:
 Health History Record (Requires original signature – no digital
signatures/photocopies allowed)
 Medication Permission Form (Requires original signature – no digital
signatures/photocopies allowed)
The Details -- We will provide a lanyard with a name tag holder – every individual
(girl and adult) MUST carry these paper forms with them at all times. This way if
a girl or an adult has a medical emergency, they will have their forms with them
and the medical professional will have the information needed.
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RATIO ADULTS TO GIRLS
The Essentials -- Check the ratio of adults to girls in Safety Activity Checkpoints
for your age level.
The Details - The ratio in Safety Activity Checkpoints is the bare minimum needed. We
encourage you to have enough adults with you so you will not be worn out
with the caveat that it is not a Mommy and Me weekend.
 Troops which are attending Kaleidoscope for the first time will be allowed
an adult chaperone with them on Saturday. Any extra adults beyond the
number of patrols your troop has will be volunteering 4-6 hours at some
point over the weekend.
 Experienced Cadettes through Ambassador Troops do not need an adult
chaperone so those adults will be volunteering 4-6 hours at some point
over the weekend.
CANCELLATION
The fee for Kaleidoscope is non-refundable; however, you can transfer
registration for individual members of your troop. We will make the name
transfer; do not try this on your own. Notify the Kaleidoscope Steering
Committee at [email protected].
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KALEIDOSCOPE ESSENTIALS
ARRIVAL
The Essentials -- In order to prevent chaos, arrival times are assigned. One car
per troop will be allowed to drive up to your campsite to drop off troop
equipment.
The Details –
 At home, pack all your troop equipment into one vehicle. Personal gear may go
into passenger car(s); girls will carry this gear as they walk to your Village.
Troops are limited to one equipment vehicle per troop -- it jams up the arrival
system to have more than one. The average size for most troops is between 1217 people and every year everyone has been able to successfully get all their
gear to their village with only one equipment vehicle. See FAQ’s for ideas.
 Upon your arrival, a volunteer will check in your troop so please make sure the
driver knows your troop number. They will write your troop number and cell
phone number on a piece of paper. You will tape that to the inside windshield
once you have parked. We do this if we need to contact you about issues with
your vehicle.
 Passenger cars will drop off passengers at the drop-off zone then park where
directed.
 Troop equipment cars will be directed to a line specific to your village.
 When it is your turn, equipment cars will be given a color-coded pass to drive up
the hill and drop off the troop equipment before returning to the parking lot as
soon as possible (remember there are others waiting for the pass you have).
TIP: Pack a large tarp in the equipment vehicle (on top of everything) so troop
equipment can be placed on it instead of onto dirt.
 Whoever gets to your Village first (either the equipment car or the walking girls),
check in with a Village Host. She will make sure you are in the correct Village
before you choose your campsite. She will also check in your girls and adults by
name on her list as they arrive. Be courteous to your sister Girl Scouts by keeping
your site as compact as possible, but do not despair, there will be room for all.
 After your campsite is set up, a troop adult will pick up your Welcome Packet from
your Village Host. It contains your final Event Schedule, Patrol schedules and
scorecards, Campground Map, troop t-shirts, bandanas, lanyards, and Bingo
Game Card. If there are any errors, an adult will get a “Fix It” form from her Host
and take it to What, Where, and Whoville (Information Booth).
 If you wish to arrive early, here are a few options: (1) Volunteer to be a Village
Host. (2) Volunteer to be a Parking Attendant. (3) If you are a Senior or
Ambassador Troop interested in coming in early Friday to help with set-up, you
can contact the Committee at [email protected].
 All attendees must arrive Friday night at the event site by 10:00 p.m. and not
leave before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. Saturday arrivals are only for Event
Volunteers who are not camping.
 See parking lot map on next page.
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KALEIDOSCOPE 2017: PARKING MAP
**DRIVERS: Please follow all directions given when arriving and parking.
All vehicles MUST be backed in.
PARKING AREA
STOP
PASSENGER
DROP OFF AREA
Entrance to parking after
dropping off passengers.
TO CAMP
ONE LANE ONLY
Used by equipment vehicles – after
unloading, equipment vehicles will
park with the passenger vehicles
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PASSENGER VEHICLES ONLY
First CheckIn Point
STOP
TAG-ALONGS AND VISITORS
Not allowed.
INFORMATION WINDOW (WHAT, WHERE, AND WHOVILLE)
This window is located at the front of the Pavilion facing the large field. This is
where Skill Challenge Score Cards are turned in, All-camp Service Project
patches are picked up/paid for, and Bingo game prizes and Saturday Evening's
glow necklaces are available. Lost and Found, site maps, all kinds of answers,
and smiles await you!
FIRST AID TENT (NOT FEEL SO GOOD STREET)
The Kaleidoscope first aid tent is located between the Pavilion and the bathroom
structure. First aid personnel will be stationed there throughout the event.
Pease use your troop first-aider to tend to minor first aid needs. Those with more
serious injuries and illnesses should come to Not Feel So Good Street.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The Essentials -- Please keep electronic devices to a minimum.
Recharging facilities are not available.
The Details -- Make sure you label everything you want returned if lost. GSCCC
is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged valuable items brought to
Kaleidoscope.
SMOKING AREA
The Essentials -- A designated smoking area is provided.
The Details -- The smoking area will be near the portable toilets in the parking lot.
Extinguish cigarettes in the bucket of sand provided. Smoking is not allowed in
front of the girls or in any other area of camp except this designation.
SPEED LIMIT ON SITE
The Essentials -- The speed limit at the site is 5 mph.
The Details -- The roads at the site are dirt and if a vehicle is driven over 5 mph it
raises up the dust and no one enjoys breathing it in. While driving on site please
remember that the girls’ safety is our top priority.
HAZARDS
Poison oak and barbed wire surround the site, so exploring the edges is not
recommended. Small animals may wander through camp; be sure all food is
stored in solid containers. Please do not feed or touch the animals. Also, watch
out for ground squirrel holes which are everywhere.
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EMERGENCY TEAM
The Emergency Team consists of the Kaleidoscope Steering Committee, First Aid
Providers, Parking Attendants, Security Personnel, and Village Hosts. If there is
an emergency, all these volunteers will have access to the Emergency Plan and
will give instructions as to what to do. Emergencies will be announced by 3
blasts from an air horn. If you can safely go to your campsite, do so calmly. If
you cannot safely go to your campsite, shelter in place and someone will come to
you.
EXCEPTIONS
If you or your troop need special consideration regarding anything written
in this handbook, contact the Steering Committee Chairs at
[email protected]. We will make decisions on a case by case
basis.
GIRL SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW
Remember to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law. While we are all there to
have fun, Kaleidoscope can be stressful at times and tempers can run short. Be
Honest and Fair, Friendly and Helpful, Considerate and Caring. Courtesy and
cooperation go a long way towards giving everyone a positive experience!
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the word a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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CAMPING AT KALEIDOSCOPE
VILLAGES
The Essentials -- Every troop will be assigned to a Village.
The Details - Villages are color-coded and everyone will be given a bandana in the color
of their Village. Please wear your bandana all weekend - it is the only way
we know you are a registered participant.
 The Villages this year are Yellowville, Purpleville, Greenville, Pinkville,
Redville, and Blueville.
 The handicap area is in Redville. Make sure to let us know at
[email protected] if you need to be placed here.
 Blueville is for adult Event Volunteers without a troop, plus all men.
 Be aware that your village will have about 35 troops which equals about
300 people. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
VILLAGE HOSTS
The Essentials -- Each village will have 2-3 Hosts.
The Details - On Friday and again on Sunday the Hosts will be found in each Village at
a station near the road. The Host stations are easily located by the large
“HOST” signs in the Village color (except Blueville). Hosts are there to
check you in on Friday and out on Sunday and to help you as needed.
 Before you depart on Sunday, the Host will check your campsite for
cleanliness. You must also turn in your evaluation form before you can
get your Kaleidoscope 2017 super-cool patches.
 Please come to What, Where, and Whoville (Information Window) if you
need your Host on Saturday.
WHAT A TROOP NEEDS TO BRING
The Essentials -- Check your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor Training Manual for
the Troop Equipment List. There are additional items plus Skill Challenge
items that could be needed.
The Details - This is a semi-primitive camping area so bring a table, chairs, handwashing set-up, and hand sanitizer. You might find it useful to bring a sun
shade and a wagon.
 If you do Skill Challenges, there will be other items to bring depending on
the Challenge. As you read the Challenge information, you will learn what
you might need to bring.
 Your final confirmation will include a Troop Equipment List and a Personal
Equipment List.
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CAMPFIRES
The Essentials -- Open fires at campsites are NOT allowed.
The Details -- This includes the following fires: charcoal, wood, or portable fire
pits. Propane camp stoves are allowed. Only the Fire Building Skill Challenge
and the Sunday Cook-off may have certain types of fires.
FIRST AID
The Essentials -- Every troop must have their own first aid-trained adult.
The Details -- This can be any adult who has taken council-approved first aid and
CPR training, or who is a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner,
registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military medic, or
emergency medical technician. Kaleidoscope has a First Aid Station (Not Feel
So Good Street) for when someone needs more help than your own first-aider
can provide.
FOOD
The Essentials -- Each troop is responsible for their own meals except
Saturday dinner.
The Details -- You’re going to be busy so keep your food simple. Bagels, cream
cheese, muffins, instant oatmeal, or fruit all work great for breakfasts and
sandwiches work great for lunches. Friday dinner could be a bag dinner from
home or you can pick up fast food on the way. Bring snacks for the whole
weekend, such as fruit, cookies, or trail mix. Keep dish washing to a minimum by
using paper plates or just a napkin. Have a camp stove to keep water hot for
coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
TRASH
The Essentials -- Each troop is responsible for their own trash.
The Details - Bring trash bags to use at your campsite. Trash cans are not provided.
 Dispose of your trash bags in one of the two dumpsters that are behind the
Pavilion.
 Do not leave trash bags with trash in them in camp. The critters will get
into them and make a huge mess for the troop to clean up.
 Recycle your own plastic, glass, aluminum, paper, etc.
 Remember to leave the camp cleaner than you found it!
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WATER
The Essentials -- Troops will need to make sure the girls stay hydrated all
weekend. Devise a way for the girls to carry their water bottles with them
all day.
The Details - Please use reusable water bottles labeled with girl’s name and troop
number. Water faucets are located throughout the site for refilling your
bottles.
 Set up and use a wash station at your campsite for washing dishes. We
ask that troops use paper goods as much as possible.
 As you know, we are in a severe drought. Obviously, water spigots should
never be left running at any time.
BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS
The Essentials -- Portable toilets are located conveniently throughout the
camp ground. There are no showers or flushing toilets.
The Details - In order for the portable toilets to remain functional and pleasant
throughout the weekend, remember to throw only toilet tissue into the
toilets.
 Dispose of used feminine products into the trash, not the port-a-potties.
 The toilets will be serviced and cleaned throughout the weekend.
 Please be considerate of others when utilizing the restroom facilities. Do
not allow the doors to slam shut.
 The bathroom structure on site will be blocked off for the weekend. It
cannot handle the number of people we have attending so please respect
the yellow tape.
ATTIRE
Girl Scouts has a dress code for camping. Girls and adults must wear closed-toe
and closed-heel shoes with socks, shirts with sleeves, and hats with a brim. If
you are not appropriately dressed, you will be asked to return to your campsite to
change. Inappropriate attire may also cost you points in the Challenges.
QUIET TIME
The Essentials -- Lights out and quiet time is from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am on
Saturday morning and until 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The Details -- Remember that there are 1,800 people in one location and
everyone needs to follow the Girl Scout Law and be considerate and caring of
one another. Everyone who visits a portable toilet during these hours should
remember to close the door carefully so that it does not bang shut.
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MEN
Men 18 years or older are valued Girl Scout volunteers. He may be a troop leader,
chaperone, troop outdoor-trained person, troop first-aider, and/or an Event
Volunteer. As with all our volunteers, the Girl Scout Council Volunteer Application
and Background Check must be completed prior to the event.
Girl Scout policy states men may share tents only with family members or other
men. Also, men must not place their tents between the girls and the bathrooms
which is the main reason all men at Kaleidoscope MUST camp in the Blue
Village (Blueville). Before you set up your tent, make sure you are within the
marked boundaries (some of the Skill Challenges lie in very close proximity to the
edge of Blueville). Thank you.
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PLACES WE'LL GO -- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
ACTIVITIES -- IN BRIEF
SKILL CHALLENGES
The Essentials -- Skill Challenges make up a large part of the Kaleidoscope
experience. Form patrols and challenge yourselves in the skills listed
below! While the patrols earn points towards a goal, THIS IS NOT A
COMPETITION.
The Details - The Skill Challenges are Camping, Compass and Map Reading, Fire
Building, First Aid, Flag Ceremony, Kim’s Game-Camping, Kim’s GameNational Parks, Knots, Lashing, Mega-Challenge (backpacking),
Orienteering, Survival, and a Take Action Project display.
 Troops may choose to do all, a few, or none of the Skill Challenges.
 In-depth details for each challenge begin on page 29.
What's the difference between a challenge and a competition?
The competitions at Kaleidoscope are Just for Fun and the Sunday Cook-off.
The challenges are all of the Skill Challenges listed above. In the competitions,
girls compete against other teams for awards; there is one winner in each
category. In the challenges, the girls challenge themselves to do the very best
they can and earn points. Every patrol has the opportunity to earn the maximum
points.
WORKSHOPS
The Essentials -- Workshops are also a large part of the Saturday activities.
The Details - Five different Workshops are offered. Three will be different forms of Arts
and Crafts with a Dr. Seuss or a travel theme. The other two are Songs
and Games.
 Troops that do not sign up for any Skill Challenges will be scheduled into
all five, plus the Photo Booth.
 Troops doing only a few Skill Challenges will get 1 or 2 Workshops plus
the Photo Booth.
PHOTO BOOTH
Every troop will be scheduled, as a troop, for a Photo Booth session. We will
have a green screen and several electronic backgrounds to choose from which
will be travel destinations from around the U.S. and the world. While you are
waiting your turn at the booth, we will also have a very cool craft activity -- a
travel memories mini-bottle.
JUST FOR FUN
This is a friendly, casual competition within villages for the best troop banners,
campsite decorations, and creative hats. For more information see page 20.
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SATURDAY EVENING DINNER ("GREEN EGGS AND HAM")
The Essentials -- Included in the cost of Kaleidoscope is a fully-catered
dinner.
The Details –
 A vegetarian option and a gluten-free option will be available for dinner. If
you have dietary concerns, please email
[email protected] for information.
 Lines will be set up by Village Color. Be sure your troop is all together in
line.
 Your troop will be provided a large trash bag and a smaller bag for
recycling.
 Bring flashlights, sweatshirts, tarps/sit-upons or chairs/buckets and plan on
eating together as a troop in front of the stage. Orange cones will be set
up to help you find your area to sit in for the evening program according to
the type of seating you have (see below).
 We may or may not be serving actual green eggs and ham -- come
prepared to like it!
SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAM
The Essentials -- Get ready to enjoy an eventful evening full of Girl Scout
songs and skits performed by REAL GIRL SCOUTS just like you.
The Details - SEATING - If you are sitting on tarps or sit-upons, you will be closest to
the front of the stage. Those sitting on beach chairs will be next closest to
the front. If you are sitting on regular lawn chairs or buckets, you will sit at
the back of the audience. Please remember there are 1,800 people
attending this event and everyone needs to be considerate of each other.
 GLOW NECKLACES – Leaders please send a representative from your
troop to What, Where, and Whoville (Information Window) to pick up glow
necklaces for your troop after dinner.
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During the program we will announce the patrols which achieved
Mountaineer, the highest level of Skill Challenges Award.
If you’re interested in performing a skit for the Saturday Evening Program, there
is more information on page 26.
SUNDAY COOK-OFF
The Essentials -- A competition, the Sunday Cook-off is held from 9:30
a.m.-12:00 noon.
The Details -- Show off your camp cooking skills! There will be a limit of 90
teams with three girls on each team. Registration placement will be on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information see page 28.
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ALL-CAMP OPENING AND CLOSING FLAG CEREMONIES AND G.S. OWN
The Essentials -- We hold All-Camp Opening and Closing Flag Ceremonies
on Saturday and an All-Camp Girl Scout’s Own on Sunday morning.
The details -- If your troop would like to be considered for performing one of
these ceremonies, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Include your name, troop number, phone, and age level.
ALL-CAMP SERVICE PROJECT (Not to be confused with the Skill Challenge Take
Action Project.)
The Essentials -- Every Kaleidoscope we design a Service Project which
attendees may participate in prior to the event. This year we are also
inviting Daisy and Brownie Troops to participate.
The details -- please see page 22.
SWAPS
The Essentials -- Trading SWAPS is a fun and popular tradition at
Kaleidoscope.
The Details -- SWAPS are small, inexpensive crafts made by hand to trade with
or give to other Girl Scouts. They can attach to a hat or other clothing with a pin
or clip. SWAPS are often marked with a troop number. It is suggested that each
girl make at least 50 SWAPS. For more information see page 21.
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PLACES WE'LL GO -- WEEKEND SCHEDULE
(Final schedules will be received at check-in from the Village Hosts.)
FRIDAY
2:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
Sat.
SATURDAY
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 12:00/noon
12:00/noon
1:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
Sun.
Information Window open (What, Where, and
Whoville)
Troops arrive, set up camp, and
check in with Village Hosts.
Security, Skill Judges, First Aid Providers at Not Feel
So Good Street, and Workshop volunteers meet in
the Pavilion
Lights out and quiet time.
Breakfast
Morning Skill Challenge Judges report to stations.
All-Camp Flag Ceremony and Announcements in
front of the Pavilion
Morning rotations
Lunch break
Afternoon Skill judges report to stations
Afternoon rotations
All-Camp Flag Ceremony and Announcements
Saturday Evening Dinner
Last Chance to turn in
Skill Challenge Score Cards!
Saturday Evening Program
Lights out and quiet time
SUNDAY
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00/noon
11:30 a.m.
Breakfast, pick up Skill Level patches, and begin
breaking down camp
Cook-off adult judges report to cook-off area
Girl Scout’s Own and Announcements
Cook-off teams check in and ready themselves to
begin competition
Begin passing out loading passes to allow cars into
camp to load
Cook-off underway
Winners of the Cook-off announced at the Pavilion.
Lunch, finish packing, and have a great ride home!
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VOLUNTEERING-MAKING KSCOPE A WONDERFUL
EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH A TROOP
The Essentials -- It takes more than 500 volunteers to run Kaleidoscope
therefore ALL troop adults (with two exceptions listed below) will be
assigned an Event Volunteer position. Every troop adult, including leaders,
must fill out a Volunteer Information Form. Troop registration is not
complete until these forms have been submitted.
We cannot do it without you! We thank every one of you for your help!
The Details –
 All adults attending Kaleidoscope will be assigned an Event Volunteer
position, with the following exceptions:
o Troops attending Kaleidoscope for the first time will be allowed one
adult volunteer per patrol to serve as a Troop Chaperone in lieu of
an Event Volunteer position. Please indicate this on your Volunteer
Information Form. Older girl troops (C/S/A) who have attended
Kaleidoscope before do not need a designated chaperone and all
troop adults will be assigned an Event Volunteer position.
o Patrols containing a girl with special needs who need an adult with
them at all times may also have a Troop Chaperone. Please
indicate this on your Volunteer Information Form.
 Event Volunteer positions are generally one-half day (approx. 4-6 hours),
but you may be asked to work up to eight hours. Please indicate all skills
and interests on the Volunteer Information Form. We are providing water
and snacks for all Event Volunteers during their shift. Your help is truly
ESSENTIAL and appreciated!
 Upon receipt of your Volunteer Information Form, the Volunteer
Coordinator will contact all Event Volunteers informing them of their
preliminary assignment. Please note that this assignment may change if
needed, prior to the event. The person in charge of your assigned job
may also contact with you with further details.
 Make Kaleidoscope a Better Place – be on time for your shift and check
with the person in charge before leaving. 
 When you’re done with your shift, go to What, Where, and Whoville to get
a cool Thank You reward. Thanks again!
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OLDER GIRL VOLUNTEERS
The Essentials – We strongly encourage Seniors and Ambassadors to
participate in the new and more challenging Skill Challenges. However,
they may also decide to volunteer to help at Kaleidoscope.
The Details – Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to participate as Event
Volunteers. If you want to do this, contact the Committee at
[email protected]. Some possibilities for girl volunteers are: SetUp Crew on Friday, Workshop Assistants, Dinner line on Saturday, and Takedown Crew on Sunday. Please note: all girl volunteers serving as Workshop
Assistants must have completed PACT Certification.
EVENT VOLUNTEERS WITHOUT A TROOP
The Essentials -- There are three registration options for Event Volunteers
attending without a troop (see below). We encourage Brownie/Daisy Troop
Leaders to Volunteer and discover what Kaleidoscope is all about before
bringing your troop as Juniors. And you will have a lot of fun!! If interested,
please contact the Kaleidoscope Steering Committee at
[email protected].
The Details -Full Weekend-Regular Fee of $50.00: Event Volunteers may stay all weekend, camp
in Blueville, eat gourmet meals prepared and served in the Pavilion, and receive
a Kaleidoscope T-shirt, patch, etc. for the full registration fee of $50.00. All Event
Volunteers must work a minimum of 4 to 6 hours.
Saturday only-Reduced Fee of $25.00: Event Volunteers may attend on Saturday
only, eat Saturday meals in the Pavilion, and receive a Kaleidoscope T-shirt,
patch, etc. for a reduced fee of $25.00. All Event Volunteers must work a
minimum of 4 to 6 hours.
Saturday Only-No Fee: Event Volunteers may attend on Saturday only, bring their
own food, and will not receive a t-shirt or patch for FREE. All Event Volunteers
must work a minimum of 4 to 6 hours.
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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
The Essentials -- Below is a list of positions available for Event Volunteers.
Village Host:
Village Hosts pay a reduced fee of $25.00 to attend.
Village Hosts are the backbone of the Kaleidoscope camping experience. Hosts
help with troop check-in on Friday and check-out on Sunday, and provide
essential on-going information to village troops throughout the weekend. Hosts
must arrive no later than 12:00 noon Friday and leave after the last troop has
checked out on Sunday. This position is part of the emergency team. There will
be 2-3 hosts per village.
Time Commitment: Training via e-mail before the event, full-time on Friday and
Sunday, and on call for Saturday with walkie-talkie.
Skill Challenge Judge:
Skill Challenge Judges play a key part in making the Kaleidoscope experience
meaningful for girls. Judges provide mentorship and guidance to girls while
determining a patrol’s skill level based on a standard set of judging criteria. Skill
Judges receive training in order to perform their duties at the event. Prior
experience is preferred in some areas. Skill areas include: Camping, Compass
and Map Reading, Fire Building, First Aid, Flag Ceremony, Kim’s Game Camping, Kim’s Game - National Parks, Knots, Lashing, Orienteering, Megachallenge (backpacking), Survival, and Take Action project.
Time Commitment: 1 hour meeting Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. plus 4-5 hours
Saturday. If we are short of skilled judges, the time commitment could be longer.
Skill Challenge Assistant:
Skill Challenge Assistants provide assistance to the judges at Skill Challenges.
This position checks in troops at the challenge, and provides other assistance as
needed.
Time Commitment: 4-5 hour shift Saturday.
Workshop Leader:
Workshop Leaders pay a reduced fee of $25.00 to attend.
Crafts, Songs, and Games Workshops are offered. Workshop Leaders will
provide instructions to Workshop Assistants, coordinate set-up, oversee the
workshop throughout the day on Saturday, and ensure clean-up is completed at
the end of the day.
Time Commitment: Workshop Leaders will work with the Workshop
Coordinator and attend the Friday night meeting at the Pavilion at 8:00p.m., plus
work all day on Saturday.
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Workshop Assistant:
Workshop Assistants will be provided with all necessary instructions and
supplies, so all you need to do is arrive ready to help run the Workshop. Each
Workshop will need about four Assistants.
Time Commitment: Attend the Friday night meeting at the Pavilion at 8:00 p.m.
4-5 hour shifts are needed for Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Parking Attendant:
Parking Attendants direct vehicles to their respective areas for unloading
passengers or equipment, and then where to park. Parking attendants are
needed throughout the weekend.
Time Commitment: 4 hour shifts on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m.
Security Personnel:
Security team members work in pairs to patrol the camp to ensure our campers
are safe throughout the event. They utilize a walkie-talkie to communicate with
the information center (What, Where, and Whoville) and report to the Head of
Security. They are part of the emergency team.
Time Commitment: 4 hour shifts around the clock from Friday at 4:00 p.m.
through noon Sunday. May sign up with a friend to work as a pair or may sign up
as an individual and get to know a new friend. Please indicate on your Volunteer
Information Form if you are a "Night Owl" willing to work the wee hours.
Blueville Food Prep Assistant:
Food prep assistants pay a reduced fee of $25.00 to attend.
Assist in the preparation and clean-up of food for adult Event Volunteers camping
in Blueville. This position also includes making sure all Event Volunteers have
water and snacks during their shift.
Time Commitment: From noon Friday to noon Sunday. This is an all-weekend
position.
Set-up/Take-down Crew:
This position assists as needed with set-up Friday afternoon or take-down
Sunday morning.
Time Commitment: 4-6 hour shifts Friday afternoon and Sunday morning.
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First Aid Provider:
Seeking nurses, EMTs, paramedics, physicians, Level 2 First-Aiders, WFA and
WFR–certified people to serve as First Aid Providers under the direction of the
First Aid Coordinator. Responsible for meeting advanced first aid needs of
attendees as required (troop first-aiders should handle the "small" stuff). Shifts
are 4 to 6 hours and take place in the First Aid Station (Not Feel So Good Street)
at the center of camp, near the Pavilion. There is a 6 hour shift from midnight to
6:00 a.m., when the First Aid Provider is “on call”. During this shift the First Aid
Provider will sleep in the tent next to the First Aid Station. This position is part of
the emergency team. Will be advised of First Aid policies for the weekend.
Time Commitment: 1hour meeting Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. plus 4 to 6 hour
shifts.
Just for Fun Judge:
Tour villages on Saturday, judging troop sites for Just for Fun Awards.
Time Commitment: 4 - 6 hours on Saturday
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THINGS WE DO
JUST FOR FUN
Just for Fun awards are for troops who would like to participate in casual competitions.
They do not require pre-registration and are separate from the skills challenges. Get
into the Kaleidoscope spirit by doing one or all of these:
 decorate your campsite
 make a troop hat
 make a troop banner.
Use this year’s theme: "Oh, the Places We'll Go." There will be a First Place award for
each category in each Village.
Remember it is the girls’ troop, so the girls create and build (not the adults). Judging
criteria will be based on imagination, interpretation of the theme, and creativity.
Campsite and banner judging starts early on Saturday, so be sure to leave your site
clean and orderly and your banner clearly visible before leaving for workshops/
challenges in the morning. Winners will be announced during the Saturday Evening
Program.
BEST TROOP BANNER
Your banner should reflect the theme "Oh, the Places We'll Go." Your banner must be
displayed at your troop campsite and must show your troop number!
BEST TROOP CAMPSITE DECORATIONS
Turn your troop campsite into a wonderful place you’ll go or into a magical Seuss-like
land! Please note that your site cannot be judged unless your troop number is
displayed. We cannot give you an award unless we know who you are!
BEST TROOP HAT
Your troop hat should also reflect the theme "Oh, the Places We'll Go." Make hats for
everyone to wear throughout the weekend and make one extra for judging. Your extra
hat should be turned in to What, Where, and Whoville (Information Window) Saturday
morning before noon. Be sure to fill out a hat registration form for the judges and attach
it to the hat (we have clothespins). Winners are announced at the Saturday Evening
Program. The winning troops will be invited to come on stage to show off their hats.
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SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere)
SWAPS, the tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes, started long ago and is still
the perfect way for Girl Scouts to meet each other.
SWAPS should be:
 Handmade
 An inch or two in size
 Inexpensive – consider recycled or donated materials
 Have a pin or some way of being attached to a hat, shirt, ribbon, etc.
 Have the giver’s first name, troop number, and city on it or on an attached tag.
 Reflect something about the giver or the event theme.
50 to 100 SWAPS per girl is the suggested number to make. Keep them in a zippered
plastic bag for accessibility and safe-keeping. It is highly recommended that every girl
within a troop have different SWAPS. If you run out of SWAPS, there will be a SWAP
station at the Pavilion -- come down and make some more!
Girls should:
 Always accept a SWAP.
 Take pride in how well made her SWAPS are.
 “Do a Good Deed” and give a SWAP to a girl who has run out of SWAPS.
 Always say “Thank You” with a smile.
Check the Internet for SWAP ideas.
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ALL-CAMP SERVICE PROJECT -- Butterflies, Bees, and Ladybugs
At every Kaleidoscope we do an All-Camp Service Project. This year we have chosen to
do our part by participating in one, two, three, or all of the projects that help to ensure that
butterflies, bees, and ladybugs, so essential to our ecosystem, don’t go away.
Did you know that pollination is one of the most important ecological processes on the
planet? The basic transfer of pollen from one plant to another is vital for the reproduction
of about 90% of the seed-producing plant species in the world. Without pollination, many
plants could not reproduce. Food webs, and therefore ecosystems, would collapse and
we would quickly run out of food, medicine, wood products — almost everything humans
and wildlife need to survive on this planet. Without pollination, the world as we know it
would be a different place. Some of the foods and beverages produced with the help of
pollinators include: apples, bananas, blueberries, chocolate, coffee, melons, peaches,
potatoes, pumpkins, vanilla, and almonds. Imagine a world without these things!
Believe it or not, YOU can actually help to make the word a better place for pollinators
such as butterflies, bees, and ladybugs. Just do one of the following projects: make
Bumble Bands and/or Bee Houses; become a Butterfly Hero by planting a Butterfly
Garden; and/or make posters with pictures or drawings showing the life cycle of ladybugs
to spread Ladybug Larvae Awareness. Choose to do one, two, three, or all the projects!
Kaleidoscope 2017 All-camp Service Project Patch
A fun patch will be available for a small fee if you complete your project before the
Kaleidoscope weekend. Please e-mail [email protected] with the
following information:
 Leader’s name
 Leader’s address
 Leader’s phone
 Leader’s e-mail
 Number of patches you will be purchasing
E-mails must be received by March 15.
If Attending Kaleidoscope: Bring check or cash to the Kaleidoscope weekend and come
to the What, Where, and Whoville window to pay for and pick up your ordered patches.
If Unable to Attend Kaleidoscope: Your patches will be mailed to you once we receive
your e-mail information and a check. DAISY/BROWNIE TROOPS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO PARTICIPATE.
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BUMBLE BANDS
STEP 1: KNOW IT
The Problem: Most of the produce in the grocery store wouldn't be available if honey
bees and other pollinators became extinct.
The Solution: Create and plant bumble bands, which are strips of paper with seeds for
bee-friendly plants glued to them. Bee-friendly plants can provide pollen and nectar to
help counteract habitat loss due to farming practices, sprawling lawns that don’t have
flowers, and destruction of landscapes.
STEP 2: PLAN IT
Stuff You Need
 Roll of toilet paper
 All-purpose glue
 Ruler
 Pen or Pencil
 Scissors
 Water
 Seeds: clover, sage, oregano, lavender, alfalfa, and/or buttercup flowers

Time and Place
Figure out where you'll plant the flowers. You can start a bee
garden anywhere as long as there's dirt -- in your backyard, at
school, or you can bee-ify an already existing garden.
STEP 3: DO IT
Make the Bands!
Cut the toilet paper into 3" x 12" strips. Use a ruler to draw 10
small dots an inch apart across the center of the paper. Then
glue one seed on each dot.
Tips
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Let It Dry- Make sure you let the glue completely dry before moving your bumble
band.
Keep 'Em Safe- If you need to store the bumble bands before using them, you can
wrap them around a toilet paper roll for safe keeping. Store in a cool, dry place!
STEP 4: PLANT IT
Plant the Bands
Lay the bumble band on the soil surface and cover it with a
couple handfuls of dirt. Press down on the dirt to make sure
the band is packed in.
Tips
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Give It Life- Water the seeds ever-so-delicately to
keep the dirt moist without washing the seeds away.
Make sure to follow the directions for watering on the
packet of seeds you buy. Different plants need different
amounts of water.
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LADYBUG LARVAE AWARENESS
Which one of these little creatures is a ladybug?
If you said all of them, you would be correct! The first picture is an adult ladybug. The
second picture is of ladybug eggs. The third picture is a ladybug larva. The fourth picture
is a ladybug pupa. Most people don’t recognize the third picture as being a ladybug and
they often kill them. So let’s get the word out about Ladybug Larvae!
STEP 1: Find pictures on the internet of ladybugs in all stages of development.
STEP 2: Gather materials to make posters to help people become aware of how ladybugs
look as they grow. You will need things like poster boards, pencils, markers, printed
pictures of the development stages (especially the larva stage), scissors, glue, etc.
STEP 3: Decide exactly what information you want to put on your poster. Just make sure
that Ladybug Larvae is the main focus of your poster because many people see the larvae
and kill them since they are unaware what larva look like. If people knew that the scarylooking little bug would turn into a little ladybug, they would most likely leave it alone. You
may also want to inform people by ladybugs are so important!
STEP 4: Place posters in your neigborhood, at school, at church, or even your local
garden store (with their permission, of course!). Tell everyone you know about ladybug
larvae so that they don’t kill them!
STEP 5: Enjoy watching ladybugs in your garden.
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BUILD A BEE HOUSE
STEP 1: Go to the following website for instructions on building a bee house:
http://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/Young/Build-a-Bee-House.aspx
Here are some examples of simple bee houses:
STEP 2: Enjoy the buzzing buddies!
BUTTERFLY HERO PROJECT
STEP 1: Go to www.nwf.org/Butterfly-Heroes/Getting-Started.aspx and take the
pledge to be a Butterfly Hero.
STEP 2: Once you have taken the pledge by entering your photo of you, your family, or
community (troop) making the American Sign Language sign for butterfly, you will be
mailed a Butterfly Garden Starter Packet.
NOTE: If you do not want your picture on the web, hold your hands right over your face
when you make the sign language word for butterfly. Alternatively, you may call the
National Wildlife Federation and find out how to mail in your Pledge (phone number at the
bottom of the web site). Don’t forget to send an envelope with enough postage to get
your Butterfly Hero materials mailed back to you!
STEP 3: After you receive your kit, follow the instructions in the kit to learn how to plant
your butterfly garden. Make sure to check out the website’s “Learning to Garden” page
for tips on making the best garden you can. Go on, get your hands dirty!
STEP 4: Enjoy watching your new friends in the garden!
AND THAT’S IT! Butterflies, bees, and ladybugs thank you for your help!
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CEREMONIES & SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAM
CEREMONIES
Do you want to perform a flag ceremony or Girl Scout’s Own ceremony? Flag
ceremonies are done Saturday morning and evening; Girl Scout’s Own is done Sunday
morning. A Girl Scout’s Own ceremony is a Girl Scout tradition that is short (~5 minutes)
and is typically reflective of the experience that you have had. Your troop could pick a
theme, read poetry, offer reflection, sing, or whatever they feel is appropriate. The
Kaleidoscope Committee Member for Ceremonies and Entertainment can help guide
you in development if your troop wants help. Please email
[email protected] by March 15, 2017 if interested in either of these
ceremonies.
SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAM
Ready for a performance adventure?!?! Have any hams, drama queens, or
entertainers in your troop? Then the Saturday Evening Program may be just the
place for you!
We would love for your troop to send in your skit, song, or performance as an audition.
Please remember that space is limited so there is no guarantee that your skit will
be selected. We will try our best to fit in as many as possible.
LEADERS: Please do not promise your troop that they are guaranteed a spot, but
please encourage them to submit a skit if they are interested – that’s how we get so
many great performances!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
 Keep in mind there are 1,800 people in the audience.
 NO EXTENSIONS will be given for submission deadline.
 Skits will NOT be added during Kaleidoscope event.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
WHAT: By mail: DVD/CD
By e-mail: MPEG format as an attachment to [email protected]
WHEN: Due by Wednesday, March 15, 2017
INCLUDE:
 Leader’s name for contact/coordination
 Phone number
 Troop #
 Age level
 Number of girls participating
 E-mail address
All above information must be included for your submission to be complete.
ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT: [email protected]
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Still interested, but don’t know what to do for a skit? Here are some ideas:
 Skits about Kaleidoscope
 Reenact some of your favorite moments
 Classic Skits based on ones you’ve seen at camps before.
 Perform a camp song, or re-write a popular song about Kaleidoscope and put
some fun dance moves along with it!
 Check out this skit tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt2X6u3IPM8
Note: Even though it says 2010, the concepts are the same.
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SUNDAY COOK-OFF
This is a fun competition; not part of the Skill Challenges. Teams of 3 girls prepare an
outdoor-cooked delight in 2 hours. Judges observe them as they prepare the food and
the fire, cook the food, present it, douse the fire, and clean up. Judges will take note of
their teamwork, sanitation skills, and ability to work safely. The final food product is
then evaluated for taste. Awards will be given to the top 3 teams in each category.
Space is limited in each category and spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served
basis. When submitting your request, please indicate your top 2 choices. Upon
confirmation that your registration and forms are complete, you will be notified of your
assigned category and receive more details.
To participate in this event, fill out Troop Information Form. Registration opens January
1 and closes March 1, 2017, 9:00 p.m. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, EACH TROOP
WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY AN ADULT TO JUDGE OTHER PARTICIPATING
TEAMS. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO ALL EVENT VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMNENTS.
Other information you should know prior to signing up:
1. Each team must be able to do all their own work with no adult help.
2. Recipe ingredients must be prepared during the competition; only foods that are
usually sold in the market as ready-to-use may also be brought to the Cook-off
that way in their original packaging (e.g. shredded cheese).
3. Review pages 48-58 in the Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting book. Girl Scouts
do not use lighter fluid. Girl Scout fire starters are allowed.
4. Teams will be judged on:
a) Set-up and clean-up of work station
b) Complexity of recipe, its practicality for camping, execution of it
c) Product evaluation for eye appeal, taste, consistency
d) Safety and team work
e) Charcoal or camp stove set-up and safety
TEAMS HAVE THE CHOICE OF ONE OF 9 CATEGORIES IN WHICH TO COMPETE:
Dutch oven
 Complete meal (protein, starch, vegetable)
 Complete Vegetarian dish
 Main Dish
 Dessert
Foil Pouch
 Complete meal (protein, starch, vegetable)
 Dessert
Box Oven
 Any baked item (rolls, brownies, cakes, etc.)
Camp Stove
 Complete Meal (protein, starch, vegetable)
Older Girl Mega Breakfast -- Seniors & Ambassadors only!
 Use at least 2 of the above cooking methods to produce a complete breakfast.
Find inspiration for new recipes by searching the internet (camping recipes).
Any questions, please e-mail [email protected].
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SKILL CHALLENGE INFORMATION
A troop may participate in several ways at Kaleidoscope. They may do skill challenges,
workshops, or a perfect blend of both – your choice. If it is the first time your troop will
attend Kaleidoscope, selecting a few (if any) challenges may be the best way to
experience this fun event.
PREPARATION FOR CHALLENGES:
 Step 1: As a troop, review the choices of Skill Challenges being offered for your
age level. Explore general skills that will need to be learned.
 Step 2: Determine which challenges the girls may want to try
 Step 3: Begin to learn the skills necessary for each skill challenge in a general
way. The purpose of this step is to “test out” if you like learning a particular skill
or not. A good way to do this is to go to a Skills Day in your area.
 Step 4: Next divide your troop into patrol groups. A patrol is a team of 4-8 girls
who will remain as a unit for every challenge. Dividing girls into patrols should
take into account their desire to do particular challenges and ability to work as a
team. The girls in the patrol MUST be the same age-level (e.g. all Juniors)
with the exception of Senior and Ambassador patrols who may combine both
levels and be comprised of 3-8 girls. NEW THIS YEAR: We are offering a
"dating" service to troops that do not have enough girls in one age level to form a
patrol, and for Juliettes looking for a patrol to participate with. Details can be
found on page 30.
 Step 5: Once in your patrols, have a final vote on which challenges your patrol
would like to sign up for. If your troop has several patrols, each can choose their
own line-up of challenges.
 Step 6: Have your leader submit the Troop Information Form with your challenge
choices no later than 9 p.m. on March 1, 2017.
 Step 7: Continue to train and practice for each skill challenge your patrol has
signed up for. Look for Kaleidoscope Skills Days being offered throughout the
council to learn/practice skills.
As the date draws closer, a patrol may decide not to participate in a challenge which
they originally registered for. Challenges can be dropped by e-mailing
[email protected] no later than MARCH 1, 2017, 9:00 p.m. Patrols are
expected to follow through and show up to every skill challenge for which they
registered. If a patrol does not show up, points will be subtracted from their final score.
ON SATURDAY – The day of Skill Challenges
 Each patrol receives a score card in your Welcome Packet when you check in
with your Village Host Friday. Write the names of the girls in the patrol on the
back of the card. Note in the provided box if you have any girls with special
needs. Your patrol will give this score card to the judge at each Skill Challenge.
The judge will return it at the conclusion of each challenge. The patrol is
responsible for the safe-keeping of your score card. In order to have your
scores tallied, the score card MUST be turned in to the Information Window
(at the pavilion) no later than 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
 Patrols should make every effort to arrive at a challenge at the scheduled time.
By doing so it shows respect to our volunteers and helps the event run smoothly
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for everyone. Patrols that arrive late may be turned away, unless they were
delayed at their previous challenge.
Girls in the patrol must stay together all day and cannot change patrols.
During a skill challenge, adults are encouraged to bring a chair, sit back and
watch their patrols go to work. Adults and non-participating scouts are not
allowed to hover, help, or coach the patrol while they are working. This is your
girls’ time – let them shine on their own! Look for a special audience area at
each challenge to observe.
Photos (IF allowed by the Head Judge) may ONLY be taken after the challenge
is over. Adults are not allowed in the judging areas. Use your ZOOM feature.
NEED HELP FORMING A PATROL FOR SKILL CHALLENGES?
AKA “I NEED A PATROL”
I am a Juliette
Registration for Kaleidoscope is by troop. You can do this by linking up with other
Juliettes in your area to form a temporary troop or by linking with a troop who would love
to have you join them for the duration. This is especially true if this troop happens to be
short a girl or two for an age group (4-8 girls Junior/Cadette and 3-8 girls Sr/Amb). We
can help you do this!
My troop has mixed age levels and we’re short a girl or two
If you have fewer than 4 girls in the same age level, then the answer is to combine with
other troops to form a patrol (4-8 girls in Junior and Cadette patrols and 3-8 girls Sr/Amb
patrols) or add a Juliette or two. We can help you with this!
As Soon As Possible we need some information to make this happen. Sooner is
better (Fall 2016) so you can begin meeting with the other girls to practice the skills
before the event. To participate in any of the “I Need a Patrol” programs, please e-mail
the following information to [email protected]:
 Leader’s name
 Troop number
 Juliette’s name and Parent’s name
 Address
 Telephone
 E-mail
 Troop – how many girls you need of each age level
 Juliette’s age level
You will be contacted by a committee member who will try to match you with other girls
in your area to form patrols.
Generous Troops Willing to "Adopt" one or more girls into your patrols
Some troops that already have enough girls to form patrols may decide to offer a place
to a Juliette (unattached Girl Scout). If your troop decides to do this good deed, e-mail
the above information to [email protected]. This is to be a temporary
arrangement and does not obligate you to add the girl(s) permanently to your troop,
although once you get to know each other you may decide to do that. Thank You!
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SKILL CHALLENGE LEVELS AT A GLANCE
LENGTH OF
CHALLENGE
JUNIOR
CADETTE
SR/AMB
Page #
In minutes
Points
Points
Points
Camping
32
60
100
Compass/Map
33
45
100
Fire Building
34, 47, 55
30
100
100
100
First Aid
35, 48, 55
30
100
100
100
Flag Ceremony
36
30
100
Kim’s Game - Camping
37
15
50
Kim’s Game - National Parks
37
15
50
Kim’s Game - National Parks
49, 55
30
100
100
46, 50, 55
30
100
100
51, 55
60
100
100
56
240
52, 55
45
100
54
60
100
SKILL CHALLENGE
Knots
Lashing
Mega-Challenge
Orienteering
Survival
100
600*
100
Take Action Project
57
100
100
100
*If a SR/AM patrol wishes to participate in the Mega-Challenge AND are trying for
Mountaineer, 2 additional challenges (no more) should be chosen to participate in.
See details on page 55.
SKILL CHALLENGE RANKING
The purpose of each Skill Challenge is for your patrol to learn a new outdoor skill and
practice teamwork. Challenges are not competitions; rather each patrol strives to
do their best. Their effort is measured against a set standard. With that being said,
Kaleidoscope does recognize each patrol’s level of participation by earned rankings
based on points accumulated at Skill Challenges. Each scout will receive a ‘rocker’
(strip patch worn below event patch on uniform) to indicate her success at Kaleidoscope
2017!
Tenderfoot
1-249 points
Pathfinder
250-399 points
Trail Blazer
400-549 points
Explorer
550-699 points
Mountaineer
700+ points
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JUNIOR CAMPING CHALLENGE
Test your knowledge about all things related to a camping trip from planning, packing, setting camp, and cleaning up.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will be asked to match common camping
terms with their definitions, select the correct kitchen gear to pack for a given
menu, walk through a mock campsite spotting the things that are wrong, and
tie a line between two trees and then properly hang a dunk bag.
HOW TO PREPARE: Earning the Junior Camping badge would be a great
way to begin to learn how to camp. Of course, you need to go camping a few
times, too.
Review your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor Training Manual, especially the parts on
Setting Up Camp, including Pitching the Tent. Don’t worry about the Primitive
Campsite information – that’s for older girls. Also, check out the Troop
Camping Equipment List- do you know what all of these things are? Take a
look at the Fire - Building a Fire and Fire Safety pages and be sure you know
how to Clean Up your dishes when camping.
60
minutes
100
points
minute
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JUNIOR COMPASS & MAP CHALLENGE
Never fear getting lost again – master the use of a compass when hiking
and reading a map to find your way anywhere!
WHAT TO EXPECT: There will be two parts to this challenge. Your patrol will
be shown a map of a city and asked questions about reading it. The second
part of the challenge will be all about the compass: the name of its parts, how
it works, and how to use it to find your way when hiking (setting a bearing).
HOW TO PREPARE: A great way to begin learning about using
a compass is to check out a Compass D.I.Y. kit from our Girl
Scout Council. DIY Kit Activities 1 & 2 will give you a great
foundation.
Also, be sure to study Chapter 6, Compass and Map Skills, in the GSUSA
publication Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting. You do NOT need to know
orienteering, how to read a topographical map, or how to determine your pace
or distance. To prepare for the map reading part, get a map of your town and
learn how to read the legend and use the coordinates on the edge of the map
to find a specific location.
WHAT TO BRING: We will have compasses for your patrol to borrow for this
challenge. However, you may want to bring your own since you are most
comfortable using it.
30
minutes
100
points
minute
This is an image of a typical style of
compass used at Kaleidoscope.
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JUNIOR FIRE BUILDING CHALLENGE
Shock everyone by learning how to safely build a small campfire and
boil water in a paper cup!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will enter the arena and be assigned a judge and a
location to work. The judge will watch you carefully as you work as a team to
prepare your fire. When you are ready to strike your first match, you will let the
judge know and time will begin. The goal is to keep the fire going until your water
comes to a rolling boil* (max. time: 20 minutes). At the conclusion of the challenge
you will be expected to extinguish your fire correctly and clean up your site.
HOW TO PREPARE: When working with fire, safety is always the first thing to
learn. In your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor Training Manual there is a section called Fire
- Building a Fire and Fire Safety. Be sure your patrol knows and follows these fire
safety rules during the challenge. Next, learn all about how to build a fire, what it
needs to burn, and how to extinguish it without making a muddy mess. In addition,
you can also study the GSUSA publication Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting
book. Look in the book’s index under Wood Fires for additional information.
Now that you understand all about fire and fire safety, you can begin to practice.
In this challenge a 5-ounce waxed Dixie® cup filled 2/3 with water will be provided.
This is the type of cup you should use when you practice. Also, if you get really
good and are able to light your fire using only one match, your patrol will receive
bonus points!
30
minutes
100
points
minute
WHAT TO BRING:
A metal bucket: For water/safety/extinguishing. There is a water spigot near the arena for
filling.
A small ‘sprink-a-lator’ (see your Outdoor Training Manual for instructions to make one): To use
when putting out your fire and not make a muddy mess.
Box of matches: Standard 2” wooden strike-on-box matches. Check out the ones called “Strike
Anywhere”- they really work well!
Fire Materials: All of your fire materials must be natural. It is considered cheating if you use
materials that contain accelerants (like lighter fluid or pitch pine) or don’t come directly
from nature.
Remember that a Girl Scout is ALWAYS ‘Honest and Fair’
 Tinder: Easy to catch on fire your tinder could be wood shavings or dried leaves, for
instance.
 Kindling: Things like twigs and splintered pieces of wood are perfect.
 Fuel: You are building a small fire, so fuel doesn’t need to be bigger than 1” in diameter
or about the size of a finger.
Tools for clean-up: Remember you will need to clean up all traces of your fire at the end of your
challenge. Things like a small trowel (shovel) or rake and a metal dust pan may be useful.
LEADER’S NOTES:
*Rolling Boil: Bubbles at least ¼” in diameter breaking the surface of the water faster than can
be counted.
If you have multiple patrols scheduled for this challenge, you will need separate supplies for
each patrol.
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JUNIOR FIRST AID CHALLENGE
Live by the Girl Scout motto “Be Prepared”
Learn how to prevent and care for common first aid emergencies
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will be asked to demonstrate, while
explaining to the judge, how to care for a person with a first aid need. Your
patrol will divide into groups of 2-3 for each scenario and everyone in your
patrol will be required to participate. The judge will be watching your
technique and listening for key words (steps) for caring for your “patient.”
Your patrol will randomly select a total of 4 emergencies from the list below.
30
minutes
First Aid Emergencies
Bee Sting
Blister-forming
Burns-minor
Choking
Dehydration
Frostbite
Heat Exhaustion
Heatstroke
Hypothermia
Nose bleed
Poison Oak
Splinter
Sprain
Tick bite
Abrasion
100
points
minute
HOW TO PREPARE: A great way to begin to learn about first aid is to earn
the Junior First Aid badge. One of the key lessons in this badge is understanding the 3
steps to follow during a medical emergency - Check, Call, Care. Be sure your patrol
knows what this means and why it is an important part of dealing with every medical
emergency.
Your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor Training Manual has a section on First Aid for Minor
Injuries. Learn the topics listed above. Some of the first aid emergency information can
also be found in the GSUSA publication Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting. Look in the
book’s index under First Aid – Emergencies. Remember when you are practicing, act
out the emergency (one or you a patient and another giving aid) and rehearse saying
what caused the emergency, the symptoms of the patient, and the treatment, step by
step.
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JUNIOR FLAG CEREMONY CHALLENGE
Show off your patriotism by demonstrating a perfect outdoor flag
ceremony.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will be asked to demonstrate an outdoor flag
ceremony. Judges will be watching for 1) correct commands from the Girl
Scout In-Charge (caller), 2) organization and precision from the Flag Bearer
and Color Guard and 3) respect of the American flag.
HOW TO PREPARE: Begin by reviewing your leader’s GSCCC Outdoor
Training manual. There is a whole section on Ceremonies, but you just need
to learn the pages about Flag Raising Ceremony and Flag Retreat - that
means taking it down. For the part “Color Guard, Salute the Colors”, do not
step back as it says – SKIP THE DIP! Sashes will be provided; know how to
wear them.
Your Caller will be expected to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
and the Girl Scout Promise.
Next you need to practice. Find an outdoor flag pole and keep at it. Each time
that beautiful flag is hoisted to the top of the pole and lowered again, the better
and more precise your team will become.
30
minutes
100
points
minute
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JUNIOR KIM’S GAME CHALLENGE
Test your ability to recall what you have seenuse strategy and teamwork while playing this game of memory
WHAT TO EXPECT: Kim’s Game is a game of observation and memory from
the book Kim by Rudyard Kipling. Your patrol will sit down at a table and be
shown a game board which is divided into 9 sections. Each section will have
an item in it. Your patrol will be allowed to study the game board in silence for
1 minute. The board will then be covered and your patrol will need to work
together to write down what you remember AND in what position on the board
it was located. You can talk during the recall part of the game.
Your patrol can play one or two rounds of Kim’s Game. Each round is worth
50 points and will take 15 minutes. Choose to play using National Park
scenes (pictures follow) and/or the game featuring camping and nature
items.
15
minutes
NATIONAL PARK SCENES: This version of Kim’s Game will
use the following 16 pictures of National Park scenes. Your
patrol will need to write down the official name of the National
Park and where it was placed on the game board. Share an
interesting fact about a park with your judge and earn extra
points.
50
points
minute
CAMPING AND NATURE ITEMS: All of the objects on this game board
will be common things you will be able to identify – like a match or
pinecone. You can up your score by including detail in your description.
For example: "wooden stick match with red striking tip" instead of just
"match". Your patrol will also need to recall the correct locations on the
board.
HOW TO PREPARE: Draw lines on a large piece of paper, three rows each way,
making 9 squares. Have someone who is not in your patrol place a different object in
each square and cover the paper with a bandana. Play several rounds and work out
your patrol’s strategy for remembering and writing down the objects.
If you choose to play Kim’s Game with the National Park scenes, first learn the park’s
name and scene pairs. Then set up the game using 9 of the pictures. Each time you
play, select a different group of scenes so you learn all 16 of them.
Remember that teamwork is really important at Kaleidoscope!
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GRAND CANYON, AZ
YOSEMITE, CA
38
CRATER LAKE, OR
SEQUOIA, CA
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REDWOODS, CA
PETRIFIED FOREST, AZ
40
ARCHES, UT
ZION, UT
41
DEATH VALLEY, CA
SAGUARO, AZ
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BRYCE CANYON, UT
JOSHUA TREE, CA
43
GREAT BASIN, NV
MOUNT RAINIER, WA
44
OLYMPIC, WA
CHANNEL ISLANDS, CA
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JUNIOR KNOTS CHALLENGE
Become the handiest Girl Scout with a ropelearn the language of ropes and knots; master tying the most useful ones.
WHAT TO EXPECT: This challenge will begin with each patrol member
drawing a card(s) with one of the required knots or skills printed on it. That
means everyone in your patrol needs to learn all the knots and skills. When it
is your turn to show off your skill, you will tie your knot and/or demonstrate the
skill while the judge watches. If you get stuck, you can get verbal help from
one of your patrol-mates. If you still can’t quite get it right, one of your patrolmates can tie it for you. In order to get a perfect score you need to tie your
knot or do your skill without any help. The more help you get, the fewer points
you will earn. The judge will also ask you how to use this knot and/or skill in
an outdoor activity. Lastly, as a team, you will be asked to identify the parts of
a rope.
Required Knots
 Double Half-hitch (Two Half-Hitches)
 Overhand
 Taut-line Hitch
 Square
 Clove Hitch
 Bowline
HOW TO PREPARE: We all learn
stuff like this a little differently.
Some of us can just look at a
picture and figure out how to tie the
knot. Others prefer to watch
someone demonstrate how to do it
live and then follow along. To
begin, look at the Knot section in
your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor
Training Manual. Another great
resource is the Outdoor Education
in Girl Scouting book. Look in the
index under Knots. Also in the
index you will find information
about Whipping a Rope so it does
not unravel. Check out the website
animatedknots. It shows how to tie
a knot or do a skill step by step.
They even have an app! This
website shows how to coil a rope
for storage.
Required Skills
Parts of a rope
Whipping the end of the rope
Coiling/storing a rope
(Buntline or Gasket Coil)
30
minutes
100
points
minute
PARTS OF A ROPE
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CADETTE FIRE BUILDING CHALLENGE
Boiling water in a Dixie® cup over an open flame!?!
It is one of the amazing skills of a Girl Scout!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will enter the arena and be assigned a judge and
a location to work. The judge will watch you carefully as you work as a team to
prepare your fire. When you are ready to light your fire, you will let the judge know
and time will begin. The goal is to keep the fire going until your water comes to a
rolling boil* (max. time: 20 minutes). At the conclusion of the challenge you will be
expected to extinguish your fire correctly and clean up your site.
30
minutes
HOW TO PREPARE: When working with fire, safety is always the first thing to
learn. In your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor Training Manual there is a section called
Fire-Building a Fire and Fire Safety. Be sure your patrol knows and follows these
fire safety rules during the challenge. Next, learn all about how to build a fire, what
it needs to burn, & how to extinguish without making a muddy mess. Additionally,
you can also study the GSUSA publication Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting
book. Look in the book’s index under Wood Fires for additional information.
100
Now that you understand all about fire and fire safety, you can begin to practice.
points
In this challenge a 5-ounce waxed Dixie® cup filled 2/3 with water will be provided.
minute
This is the type of cup you should use when you practice. If your patrol is feeling really
confident, you could up the challenge and earn bonus points by lighting your fire using
only one match, or by using steel wool and a 9v battery. Note: If you bring steel wool
and a 9 volt battery, make sure they are kept separated or they will start on fire
while packed away.
WHAT TO BRING:
Metal bucket: For water/safety/extinguishing. Use water spigot near the arena for filling.
Small sprink-a-lator (see your Outdoor Training Manual for instructions to make one):
To use when putting out your fire and not make a muddy mess.
Box of matches (optional- steel wool & 9v battery): Standard 2” wooden strike-on-box
matches are allowed.
Fire materials: All of your fire materials must be natural. It is considered cheating if
you use materials that contain accelerants (like lighter fluid or pitch pine) or don’t
come directly from nature.
Remember that a Girl Scout is ALWAYS ‘Honest and Fair’
 Tinder: Easy to catch on fire, wood shavings or dried leaves, for instance.
 Kindling: Things like twigs and splintered pieces of wood are perfect.
 Fuel: You are building a small fire, so fuel doesn’t need to be bigger than 1” in
diameter or about the size of a finger.
Tools for clean-up: Remember you will need to clean up all traces of your fire at the
end of your challenge. A trowel (small shovel), rake, or metal dust pan may be useful.
LEADER’S NOTES: *‘Rolling Boil’: Bubbles at least ¼” in diameter breaking the
surface of the water faster than can be counted. If you have multiple patrols scheduled
for this challenge you will need separate supplies for each patrol.
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CADETTE FIRST AID CHALLENGE
Imagine having the ability to save a lifelearn important first aid skills and be prepared for any medical
emergency
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will be asked to demonstrate, while
explaining to the judge, how to care for a person with a first aid need. Your
patrol will divide into groups of 2-3 for each scenario and everyone in your
patrol will be required to participate. The judge will be watching your
technique and listening for key words (steps) for caring for your “patient.” Be
sure to understand the three important action steps when responding to an
emergency: Check, Call, Care. Your patrol will randomly select a total of 4
emergencies from the list below.
30
minutes
First Aid Emergencies

Bee sting





Blister-forming
Burns-minor
Choking
CPR-hands only
Dehydration






Transport a
Victim**
Frostbite
Heart attack
Heat exhaustion
Heatstroke
Hypothermia

Abrasion





Nose bleed
Poison Oak
Shock**
Sprain
Tick bite
100
points
minute
HOW TO PREPARE: A great way to begin to learn about first aid is to earn the Cadette
First Aid badge. Or, take it a step further and get certified in basic first aid, CPR, and
AED through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Classes are
offered frequently in your town. What about putting together a class for your troop and
invite other Cadettes from your area to join you?
Your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor Training Manual has a section on First Aid for Minor
Injuries. Learn the topics listed above. Some of the first aid emergency information can
also be found in the GSUSA publication Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting. Look in the
book’s index under First Aid – Emergencies. A few emergencies on the list cannot be
found in either of these references. Instead, use the link attached to the word to learn
all about that topic. Remember when you are practicing, act out the emergency (one or
you a patient and another giving aid (help)) and rehearse saying what caused the
emergency, the symptoms of the patient, and the treatment, step by step.
**Resources for Transport a Victim and Shock are available on the
Kaleidoscope page located on the GSCCC website.
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CADETTE KIM’S GAME CHALLENGE
Test your ability to recall what you have seenand your knowledge of our beautiful National Parks!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Kim’s Game is a game of observation and memory that
comes from the book Kim by Rudyard Kipling. Your patrol will sit down at a
table and be shown a game board which is divided into 9 sections. Each
section will have a scene of a nearby National Park. Your patrol will be
allowed to study the game board in silence for 1 minute. The board will then
be covered and your patrol will need to work together to write down what
National Park scenes you remember, what park feature is in the scene AND
the position on the board it was located. You may talk during the recall part of
the game.
30
minutes
NATIONAL PARK SCENES: Starting on page 38 are 16 scenes,
each of a different nearby National Park. Using the National Park
Service's website, research each park and picture. During the
recall session of the game your patrol will need to write down:




The name of the National Park
The state where the park is located
What landmark/place within the park the scene is showing
The location on the game board that the scene was placed
100
points
minute
Share an interesting fact about a park with your judge and earn extra points.
HOW TO PREPARE: First, learn all about the National Parks on the list. Next,
memorize the scenes which are provided. Finally, practice by making copies of the
scenes and have someone who is not in your patrol place 9 of the scenes on a table
without you watching. They should be set up 3 rows across and 3 rows down. Play
several rounds and work out your patrol’s strategy in remembering and writing down the
scenes and information about each as outlined above. Each time you play, set up the
game with a random selection of the scenes so that you learn all 16!
Remember that teamwork is really important at Kaleidoscope!
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CADETTE KNOTS CHALLENGE
Become the handiest Girl Scout with a ropelearn the language of ropes and knots; master tying the most useful
ones.
WHAT TO EXPECT: This challenge will begin with each patrol member
drawing a card(s) with one of the required knots or skills printed on it. That
means everyone in your patrol needs to learn all the knots and skills. When it
is your turn to show off your skill, you will tie your knot and/or demonstrate the
skill while the judge watches. If you get stuck, you can get verbal help from
one of your patrol-mates. If you still can’t quite get it right, one of your patrolmates can tie it for you. In order to get a perfect score you need to tie your
knot or do your skill without any help. The more help you get, the fewer points
you will earn. The judge will also ask you how to use this knot and/or skill in
an outdoor activity. Lastly, as a team, you will be asked to identify the parts of
a rope.
Required Knots









Double Half-hitch (Two Half-Hitches)
Sheet Bend
Taut-line Hitch
Square
Sheepshank
Lark’s Head
Clove Hitch
Bowline
Highwayman’s Hitch
30
minutes
Required Skills
Parts of a rope
Whipping the end of the rope
Coiling/storing a rope
(Buntline or Gasket Coil)
100
points
minute
HOW TO PREPARE: We all learn
stuff like this a little differently.
Some of us can just look at a
picture and figure out how to tie
the knot. Others prefer to watch
someone demonstrate how to do it
live and then follow along. To
begin, look at the Knot section in
PARTS OF A ROPE
your troop’s GSCCC Outdoor
Training Manual. Another great
resource is the Outdoor Education
in Girl Scouting book. Look in the
index under Knots. Also in the
index you will find information
about Whipping a Rope so it does not unravel. Check out the website Animated Knots.
It shows how to tie a knot or do a skill step by step. They even have an app! This
website shows how to coil a rope for storage.
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CADETTE LASHING CHALLENGE
Imagine being capable of building camping gadgets of rope and polesmaster the art of lashing and have the coolest campsite around!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will check in and then go to work
constructing your planned lashing project(s) within an hour. You can choose
to build one big project or two smaller ones, as long as you meet these criteria:
use at least 3 different methods of lashing and a minimum of 10 poles. Your
judge will be watching for teamwork throughout. When you are all finished, let
your judge know and he/she will inspect each of your lashes for neatness and
strength. Then he/she will judge the overall sturdiness and usefulness of your
completed project(s).
60
minutes
Lashing Methods


Square
Diagonal


Round
Sheer


Tripod
Continuous
HOW TO PREPARE: Our council has a new Girl Scout Lashing Manual that will
100
points
minute
be available for download from the GSCCC website. The first step is to learn
how to lash. Try to master all of the above types of lashing. If you have a hard time
learning from a picture or printed instruction, go to a Skills Day in your area for handson instruction or ask your Service Unit for a local expert. You can also use Animated
Knots as a guide with a few exceptions. One is that Square Lashing is best for 90°
even though the site says it can be used for angles as small as 45° (use Diagonal
Lashing instead). The second caveat for Square Lashing is to not tuck the short end of
your starting clove hitch rope under your wrapping rope because you will need it if you
decide to end with a square knot (you can still end with a clove hitch). The third
difference is for Diagonal Lashing. Animated Knots says to use a timber hitch, not a
clove hitch to begin lashing. The GSCCC Lashing Manual says to use either one,
making sure you tie it around both poles. Animated Knots’ objection to the clove hitch
assumes it would only be tied around one pole.
Once you can lash neatly and can build simple projects that are strong and sturdy,
design your project. You can look in the Girl Scout Lashing Manual for ideas and/or
search the internet. Remember that your project(s) must have a campsite purpose and
use at least 10 poles and 3 lashing types. Practice by building your project(s) several
times until you have it/them perfect. Be sure to time yourself because you need to do
this challenge within the allotted 60 minutes. For this challenge projects cannot utilize
stakes that are pounded into the ground.
WHAT TO BRING: Your patrol will need to bring all of the supplies to build your
project(s) plus any accessories such as wash tubs or a flag.
LEADER’S NOTE: If you have more than one patrol registered for this challenge we
will ensure that they are not scheduled at the same time. Therefore, you do not have to
have multiple sets of lashing supplies.
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CADETTE ORIENTEERING CHALLENGE
Navigate your way around camp using a map and compass, all the while
searching for hidden control markers.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Orienteering is a competitive international sport that
combines racing with navigation. For the purpose of Kaleidoscope your patrol
will be given a map of the campground. Your patrol will need to study the map
and determine how many ‘control markers’ you think you can find in a given
period of time. Your patrol will need to stay together as a team and WALK the
course. The more control points you find the more points you will earn. But, if
you are late returning, points will be lost. In addition, your patrol will be asked
to identify the parts of a compass.
HOW TO PREPARE: Begin by becoming familiar with the sport
of orienteering. Reference the GSUSA publication Outdoor
Education in Girl Scouting, using the index under the subject
Orienteering. Also, consider earning the Cadette Trailblazing
badge and/or check-out a Compass DIY Kit from our Girl Scout
Council. Next, study a few maps and get familiar with standard
symbols and how to use the legend. Lastly, learn how to use a
map with a compass. Again, the Outdoor Education for Girl
Scouting is a good starting point (chapter 6, page 111). For a
visual step-by-step instruction check out this simple video that
explains how it is done. The video refers to knowing your Pace.
The next page shows you how to calculate it.
45
minutes
100
points
minute
WHAT TO BRING: You will need a watch to make sure you make it back to the starting
point on time. We will have compasses for your patrol to borrow for this challenge.
However, you may want to bring your own, since you are most comfortable using it.
This is an image of a typical style
of compass used at Kaleidoscope.
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How to determine My Pace:
How to determine My Pace:
Count 2 steps per 1 Pace by stepping
Count 2 steps per 1 Pace by stepping
alongside a 100’ length of rope. Count
alongside a 100’ length of rope. Count
each time your left foot touches down.
each time your left foot touches down.
Do this three times.
Do this three times.
1)______________________
1)______________________
2)______________________
2)______________________
3)______________________
3)______________________
Total = ____________________
Total = ____________________
÷ 3 = _____________(My Pace)
÷ 3 = _____________(My Pace)
Length of My Pace:
Length of My Pace:
100 ft. ÷ My Pace = Length of My Pace
100 ft. ÷ My Pace = Length of My Pace
in feet
in feet
To determine how many Paces you
To determine how many Paces you
need to take to go a certain Distance,
need to take to go a certain Distance,
divide the Distance by Your Length of
divide the Distance by Your Length of
Pace.
Pace.
Example: To walk 70’ using your
Example: To walk 70’ using your
Length of Pace of 5’:
Length of Pace of 5’:
70 ÷ 5 = 14 Paces
70 ÷ 5 = 14 Paces
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CADETTE SURVIVAL CHALLENGE
Ever wonder if you would be clever enough to survive in the wilderness?
Prepare for this challenge and be confident that you could!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Your patrol will be put through your paces as you
navigate several stations demonstrating your ability to think of solutions, stay
away from danger, and get found.
This challenge will include an opportunity to demonstrate a variety of
skills to include:

California snake identification



Sharing the trail with snakes
First aid treatment for a
rattlesnake bite
Principles of getting found if
lost
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Emergency signaling
techniques
Storm lashing a tent for high
winds
Purifying drinking water
Pocketknife/jackknife safety
and treatment
HOW TO PREPARE: A great place to begin learning about
survival would be to earn the Cadette Trailblazing badge.
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minutes
100
points
minute
To acquire information about California snakes, go to the website
california herps. This site lists 9 common California snakes. Study the
pictures so you can identify them. Also, learn about how to avoid
snakes, what to do if you cross paths with one, and how to treat a bite from a
rattlesnake. All this information can be found at the wild.enature website. The GSUSA
publication, Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting, has the rest of the information you will
need to learn for this challenge. Use the book’s index and look under topics including
Safety-Staying Found, Storm Lashing, Water Purification and Jackknives. You should
learn all of these skills and practice so on the day of the challenge you will be ready to
demonstrate them with confidence.
WHAT TO BRING: During this challenge we will be pretending that your patrol is on a
summer camping trip at the Pinnacles National Park. Each patrol needs to bring with
them ONE daypack (small backpack). The daypack should be packed with ONE girl’s
'ten essentials' *for a day hike from your campsite to the Balconies Caves in the park.
When choosing your daypack supplies, take into account your location, the length of the
hike, and the season.
LEADER’S NOTE: If you have more than one patrol registered for this challenge, we
will ensure that they are not scheduled at the same time. Therefore, multiple patrols
can use the same daypack and supplies.
*NOTE: The Ten Essentials web site has advertisements for REI products that GS
does not endorse.
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SENIOR/AMBASSADOR CHALLENGES
Now that you have reached the top of the food chainthe challenges will only be harder!
Follow the ‘Cadette’ level standard for each challenge and make the
following adjustments.
ORIENTEERING
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW: The sport of
orienteering is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. ‘Older girls’ will complete the same
course as the Cadettes, but will be expected to also learn common orienteering
vocabulary, which you will demonstrate by doing a matching sheet. Use the
U.S.Orienteering.org website to find a complete list of lingo for this sport.
FIRE BUILDING
YOU ARE A SURVIVOR: Starting a fire using a match is pretty basic. ‘Older girls’ will
be expected to light their fire using a firesteel – a true test of your survival skills. There
are different styles of firesteels and you can choose the one you like the best.
FIRST AID
‘BE PREPARED’: That is the Girl Scout motto after all. In addition to the list of medical
emergencies listed for the Cadettes, be prepared to demonstrate water immersion
hypothermia, drowning, and acute mountain sickness. Remember you should have
knowledge of prevention, symptoms, and treatments.
KIM’S GAME
‘ONE’S MEMORY FAILS WITH AGE’: Double check your memory by playing Kim’s
Game following the Cadette information but add to the mandatory information what year
the park was founded. Also, instead of playing on a game board of 9 you will need to
remember 12 scenes!
KNOTS
KNOT ON MY WATCH: You are off the hook on this one. Your challenge will be the
same as the Cadette’s. No adjustments or add-ons.
LASHING
TAKE IT UP A NOTCH: You ‘older girls’ will be expected to follow the same guidelines
as Cadettes EXCEPT – you can only make one project and you must use at least 4
methods of lashing. The minimum of 10 poles still applies. Try to design a unique
project and score extra points!
MEGA CHALLENGE
GO FOR THE BRASS RING: If your patrol is interested in participating in the Mega
Challenge and would like to reach the rank of Mountaineer, you need to register for the
Mega-challenge AND 2 other challenges (no more) of your choice - Kim’s Game, Fire
Building, Knots, Lashing, or Take Action Project.
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SENIOR AND AMBASSADOR MEGA-CHALLENGE
Go beyond the basics and learn how to truly survive as a team.
This challenge will put to the test outdoor skills learned as a Girl Scout
WHAT TO EXPECT: The challenge will send your patrol on a simulated spring-
time backcountry adventure in the San Rafael Wilderness area, located in the
Los Padres National Forest. Together you will navigate your way to your
remote campsite, set-up a minimal-impact campsite, cook a meal, and
problem-solve various situations.
The challenge will include an opportunity to demonstrate a variety of skills to
include:
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Topographical map reading
Using a compass to set a bearing
Using a map/compass to determine direction & distance
Backcountry trip-planning
Proper loading of a pack
Proper hoisting & wearing of a pack
Choosing & setting up a remote campsite
Securing safe drinking water
Using a backpacking stove for meal preparation
Backpacking first aid kit supplies and using first aid skills
Securing supplies away from animals
4
hours
600
points
minute
HOW TO PREPARE: You could begin preparing for this
challenge by earning the First Aid badge and the Senior Adventurer
badge (focus on the backcountry).
Next, read and learn all of Chapter 9 in the GSUSA publication Outdoor
Education in Girl Scouting. It covers topics from backcountry trip-planning,
minimal impact principles, hiking, setting up camp, and gear selection. If
your patrol does not have backpacking experience, schedule a visit to a
wilderness store and learn about the equipment needed for this activity. Lastly, and
most importantly, you need to gain backpacking experience. Find someone with expert
experience and schedule a few short day trips to get the hang of it plus at least 1
overnight trip. Be sure to also do your homework on the San Rafael Wilderness area.
Research this region as if you plan to take your 2-night trek in this area.
WHAT TO BRING: Each patrol will need to bring 2 backpacks that are ready to go on a
two-night backpacking trip. Each pack should contain gear for one person (food,
clothes, personal gear, sleeping bag, and pad). Divided between the two packs should
be additional equipment for the group (tent, backpacking stove, cooking equipment,
first-aid kit, water purifying system, and emergency supplies). Recreational Equipment,
Inc. (REI) has a great backpacking checklist to use as a reference (not an endorsement
by GSCCC). Backpacking equipment can be rented if you do not own or cannot borrow
what you need. Possible sources may be your local college or university and/or
wilderness store.
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ALL LEVELS - TAKE ACTION PROJECT
CHALLENGE
Share your troop’s community service project with the audience at
Kaleidoscope.
HOW TO PREPARE: Prior to attending Kaleidoscope your troop will need to complete
a community service project. Choose your project depending on the interest of your
troop. If your troop is passionate about the outdoors, you might improve your favorite
hiking trail. If you all love dogs, maybe plant trees or make improvements at your
local dog park. Perhaps helping younger children is in your hearts; a tutoring center
may be the answer. If your group is in need of inspiration, check out these
community service project ideas.
Once your troop Discovers what is needed in your community, discuss what
type of project could make the greatest impact in meeting that need, solving
a problem or improving the area. Work out the details and timeline of your
project. Your Journey book will offer a step-by-step process for working
through the particulars. Following these steps will ensure success!
Next, Connect with people in your community to help get your project
started. Contact local agencies that you think might be interested in being
your partner. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or resources from these
partners. You will be surprised how interested everyone will be in helping
your troop make a difference in making the world a better place!
Now that you have a great idea and people to help you, do your project.
Take Action and follow through with your plan. After the project is all
complete, don’t forget to reflect on your experience and thank your
community partners.
WHAT TO DO: During your project take pictures of your troop in action. When your
project is complete, design a display board to bring to Kaleidoscope. Use a 36” X 48”
tri-fold project board – you know - the kind you use for Science Fair. All of your troop’s
patrols will get credit for your project board so you just need to make one.
Begin by clearly identifying your board in the left top corner (on the left flap) with your
troop’s council, service unit, troop number, and age level in Girl Scouts.
Within your display be sure to answer the following questions:
 What was your service project?
 Where did the idea come from?
 Why did you choose this project?
 Where did the project take place (town)?
 Who benefitted from the project?
 How long did the project take?
 What did your troop learn from this project? Be sure to double check your
spelling and grammar and have lots of pictures to tell your story.
LEADER’S NOTE: Display boards are dropped off at the pavilion Saturday morning by
9:00 a.m. and picked-up at 4:00 p.m. the same day.
Also, please note that this is not the same as the All-Camp Service Project.
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100
points
minute
DEADLINES AND SUGGESTED TIMELINE
FALL 2016
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Review the 2017 Kaleidoscope Book
Discuss Kaleidoscope with your troop and introduce them to the Skill Challenges
and activities for their age level.
Consider attending a Kaleidoscope Skills Day to get a more in-depth view of the
Skill Challenges (especially recommended for first-time attendees!)
Divide the girls into patrols of 4-8 girls. Have each patrol decide on which Skill
Challenges to participate in, if any.
Complete Outdoor Training (one adult per troop REQUIRED).
Complete First Aid/CPR training (one adult per troop REQUIRED)
Go camping with your troop! This event is not for first-time campers.
Decide whether to participate in the Sunday Cook-off.
Practice outdoor skills.
Register all girls and leaders for the 2016/2017 Girl Scout year.
Juliette Girl Scouts (not affiliated with a troop) and troops without enough girls in
one age level to make a patrol, go to page 30 for help in finding another troop to
participate with.
 KEY DATE: 2016/2017 GIRL SCOUT YEAR BEGINS OCTOBER 1ST;
REGISTER ALL GIRLS AND LEADERS.
DECEMBER
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Talk with troop parents about additional troop volunteers to attend. All troops
must have the minimum number of adults required for tent camping (Safety
Activity Checkpoints).
Register all Adult Volunteers for the 2016/2017 Girl Scout year and complete a
Volunteer Application and Background check for each.
Fill out a Trip Application and send to your Service Unit Outdoor Consultant.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
 KEY DATE: KALEIDOSCOPE 2017 REGISTRATION JANUARY 1ST
 Fill out K2017 forms and turn them in as soon as possible. Arrival times and
Cook-off categories are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
 Begin planning your campsite decorations & SWAPS.
 Continue working on outdoor skills.
 Choose recipes (2 per group) for Sunday Cook-off and practice! Remember it’s
first-come, first-served and you will be notified which recipe to use.
 Plan and record song/skit audition for Saturday program, if participating.
 Plan spring K2017 prep camping trip!
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MARCH
 KEY DATE: K-SCOPE 2017 REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 1 ST
All of the following must be completed by 9:00 PM on March 1st:
 All girls and adults are registered for the event through GSCCC’s registration
website.
 All K2017 Forms are filled out completely and submitted.
 Last opportunity to drop any Skills Challenges your Patrol has signed up for.
 KEY DATE: VIDEO AUDITIONS FOR SATURDAY SKIT DUE MARCH
15TH
 KEY DATE: E-MAIL ORDER FOR ALL-CAMP SERVICE PROJECT
PATCH DUE MARCH 15TH
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Finish working on outdoor skills, campsite decorations and hats, SWAPS
Collect Parent Permission Form-Specific Trip forms.
Provide girls with packing list.
Plan meals for Kaleidoscope. (Keep it simple – no fires are allowed! Camp
stoves are OK.)
 KEY DATE: KALEIDOSCOPE 2017 - APRIL 28TH- 30TH
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FAQ’s
REGISTRATION/FORMS/TRAINING
What training do I need to attend?
See page 1.
How many adults do I need to bring?
The number of adults needed depends on the number of girls attending and the age of
your troop. See page 2.
What forms do I need for my troop?
The following forms are required for Kaleidoscope:
Parent Permission Form-Specific Trip
Health History Record
Medication Permission Form
First Aid Log
Trip Application (note: a link to a K2017-specific form will be sent with your confirmation)
We will provide a lanyard with a plastic holder for each attendee to carry the medical
forms. This way, in the event of a medical emergency, the First Aid Provider will have
the necessary information to treat any injuries. The First Aid Log should always be in
your troop’s First Aid Kit.
Can I cancel my registration and receive a refund?
Kaleidoscope registration fees are non-refundable. However, you can transfer
registration between members of your troop. Please notify the Kaleidoscope Steering
Committee ASAP of any registration transfers in advance of the event at
[email protected].
Can my Girl Scout Juliette attend?
K2017 is a troop event. However, Juliettes may attend with a troop or band together to
form a patrol. See page 30 if you are interested in joining a troop or forming a patrol.
I am a leader of a Daisy/Brownie troop. Can I attend?
Yes! Attending as an event volunteer is a great way to see what Kaleidoscope is all
about. Since you will be attending without your troop, you may camp in Blueville or
you may camp with a troop you know from your area. You may also come up for the
day only on Saturday; see page 16 for further information.
I have a younger Girl Scout (Daisy or Brownie) who would like to attend to see
what Kaleidoscope is about. Can I bring her along?
This event is for Juniors through Ambassadors and space is limited. No younger Girl
Scouts are permitted to attend.
Can family members (grandparents, aunts/uncles, younger siblings) come to the
event on Saturday to watch?
For security and insurance reasons, only registered event attendees may come. Adult
family members may register to attend as event volunteers if they want to participate.
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CAMPING
Can troop dads attend?
Yes, any registered adult may attend. All adults must complete the GSCCC Volunteer
Application and current Background Check prior to attending. Girl Scout policy requires
men to sleep in a separate area from unrelated girls. All men at Kaleidoscope MUST
camp in the Blue Village (Blueville).
My troop would like to arrive early to beat the traffic and get a good camping
spot. What are my options?
The following Event Volunteers arrive early and are allowed to set up their camp before
the other troops arrive: (1) Village Hosts, (2) Friday afternoon Parking Attendants, (3)
Friday afternoon Security, (4) Friday Set-up Crew, and (5) Committee Members. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please note these on your K2017 Volunteer
Information Form. The Volunteer Coordinator will approve all assignments and confirm
if you are OK to arrive early. Volunteers may not leave girls unattended during their
volunteer shift.
What should I pack?
There is a Troop Equipment List and a Personal Equipment List in your troop’s GSCCC
Outdoor Training Manual. There will also be a Kaleidoscope-specific Troop Equipment
List sent in an e-mail a few weeks prior to the event. See What To Bring on page 7 for
more information on this.
I have a Junior daughter and an older daughter in two different troops. Can we
camp next to each other?
We will try to accommodate this request but cannot guarantee it. Please e-mail your
request to [email protected]. Make sure to include both troop numbers
and both leader’s names in the e-mail.
I am bringing a blow-up mattress to sleep on. Can I do that at my campsite?
Yes, but ONLY if you use a battery-operated pump style. Otherwise you will need to
blow it up in the parking lot and carry it up.
How do we get all our troop equipment into one vehicle?
Here are some suggestions from troops who have gone to Kaleidoscope before:
 Borrow a Suburban/other large vehicle, remove/fold down seats and pack it well.
 Rent a small U-Haul or borrow someone’s trailer to bring everything (this works
great for really large troops)
 Have the girls carry in their lighter personal gear such as pillows, sleeping bags,
and backpacks. Fortunately, since Kaleidoscope is only two nights, the girls
shouldn’t need anything larger than a standard backpack to carry all their
clothes, etc., in, and backpacks are easy to carry.
 Bring a wagon to help load up gear that doesn’t fit into troop equipment vehicle.
 We can only have one camping gear vehicle per troop, because it jams up the
arrival system if we have more than one. Most troops average between 12-17
people and every year everyone has been able to successfully get all their gear
to their village with only one camping vehicle, as per arrival procedures.
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What do we do Friday after we set up our campsite and get our Welcome Packet?
There are several options:
 Cook dinner using your propane stove if you have enough time and want to.
 SWAP!
 Play the Committee Bingo Game found in your Welcome Packet.
 There will be a movie once it is dark in the area across from the Pavilion.
 Take a walk around the site to check out other campsites and the grounds.
 Go to the Pavilion if you are an adult who needs to attend the Friday evening
meeting (Skill Challenges, First Aid, Security, Workshop Assistants).
 For Redville only – there will be a Sing-a-long
GENERAL
Is drinking water provided?
Each girl should bring a refillable water bottle labeled with her name and troop number.
During the day on Saturday, we will have water bottle filling stations available at camp and
there are spigots throughout camp with potable water. Please be sure to plan ahead and
have additional water bottles available for your troop in the event your girls lose theirs.
We do not sell water bottles at camp.
Are meals provided?
Only Saturday dinner is provided as part of your Kaleidoscope fee. For details, see
page 8.
What happened to the Trading Post? We loved that and are sad to see it is gone!
GSUSA encourages all councils to use the following model for Camp program
materials:
All girls who attend camp should be treated equally and receive the same program
materials. If t-shirts, patches, lanyards, knick-knacks, etc are a part of the program,
they should be provided to all girls participating. This model is inclusive, and does not
cause any girl to be left out (of having the camp program items) because she does not
have the financial resources.
How do I order a sweatshirt?
For the same reason that we discontinued the Trading Post, we are not offering
sweatshirts for sale this year. We understand many troops really liked the sweatshirts
but in order to have a consistent girl experience for all attendees, we decided to no
longer offer sweatshirts for sale.
What happens in the event of an emergency at camp?
In the event of an emergency, the event Emergency Team, consisting of the
Kaleidoscope Steering Committee, First Aid Providers, Parking Attendants, Security
Personnel and Village Hosts, will provide instructions as to what to do.
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SKILL CHALLENGES/WORKSHOPS
My troop has room for a girl for Skill Challenges. How do I let the K2017
Committee know?
Please e-mail [email protected]. THANK YOU for being a good sister
troop! Tell us your name, troop #, age level, phone, and how many spaces you have.
Does our troop get to choose our Workshops like we choose our Skill
Challenges?
No, you will be scheduled into workshops. You may join the Songs workshops at any
time. You may join the Games workshops provided there is room.
I have a small troop with two or more age levels. Can they be in a patrol together?
No, patrols participating in Skill Challenges must consist of girls in one of the following
three age levels: Juniors, Cadettes, or Seniors/Ambassadors. All girls in the patrol must
be the same age level. If the patrol is not participating in Skill Challenges, the patrol
may consist of girls of multiple levels. See page 30 for help with this.
One of the girls in one of my troop’s patrols doesn’t want to do some of the Skill
Challenges. Can she sit out for those or switch to the other patrol during that
time?
No, all girls in a patrol must stay together all day on Saturday and cannot change
patrols. In addition, all girls in the patrol must participate in all of the Skill Challenges
which the patrol has chosen to complete. For this reason, it is suggested that patrols be
formed based on the activities the girls wish to complete and not just based on who is
friends with whom.
My troop signed up for a Skill Challenge but has changed its mind about
participating. Can we cancel it?
Cancellations to Skill Challenges can be made prior to March 1, 2017, by e-mailing
[email protected]. Changes cannot be made after that date and failing
to show up to the challenge will result in a penalty. We suggest showing up and trying
to complete all Skill Challenges for which the patrol has signed up, as oftentimes the
patrol will receive some points just for trying.
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
I have a special needs girl in my troop. What should I do?
All adults are required to volunteer at Kaleidoscope. However, if you have a specialneeds girl requiring a full-time attendant, the attending adult’s volunteer requirement will
be considered to be met since he/she will spend the entire weekend with that girl. The
Volunteer Information Form still needs to be filled out indicating full-time attendant of a
special-needs girl as your job. Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you with more
information.
My high-schoolers really need me to be with them at all times. How can I let you
know not to assign me to an Event Volunteer position?
Unless you have a special needs girl, your high-schoolers will be fine without a
designated chaperone.
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KALEIDOSCOPE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
POSITIONS
Event Director – Thing 1
Event Director – Thing 2
Council Representative
NAME
Marsha Hill
Holly Nishida
Amanda Hofmann-Handy
All-camp Service Project
Ceremonies and Entertainment
Cook-off Competition
Cook-off Competition
Exhibit Coordinator/Photographer
First Aid
Food Coordinator
Food Coordinator
Host Coordinator
Information/Secretary
Information Assistant/Volunteer Check-in
Just for Fun/SWAPS
Parking
Scheduler
Security
Site Coordinator
Site Set-up/Take-down
Skill Challenges
Skill Challenges
S.U. Patrol Coordinator and Skills Day Liaison
Supply Master/Bag Day Coordinator
Treasurer
Volunteer Coordinator
Workshops
Nicole Carr
Tiffany Whitsitt
Amanda Bean
Katerina Vaughn
Heidi Harvey
Katie Dornbos
Cindy Powell
Lorrie Davellia
Erin Brocker
Kim Conley
Lynn Medart
Tess Wright
Kathy Lindgren
Eileen Murta
Kathy Lindgren
Ron Nishida
Lisa McKinny
Kamber Doucette
Cindy Barcelona
Sue Van Wagner
Mary Gene Ryan
Debra Vaughn
Michelle Kienitz
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INDEX
All-Camp Service Project ............. 14, 23
Build A Bee House.......................... 26
Bumble Bands ................................ 24
Butterfly Hero Project...................... 26
Ladybug Larvae Awareness ........... 25
Arrival ................................................... 4
Attire ................................................... 10
Banners ........................................ 12, 21
Bathrooms .......................................... 10
Brownie/Daisy Leaders ................ 17, 61
Brownies/Daisies .......................... 14, 61
Campsite
Bathrooms & Showers .................... 10
Campfires ......................................... 9
Decorations .............................. 12, 21
Food ................................................. 9
Quiet Time ...................................... 10
Trash ................................................ 9
Water .............................................. 10
Cancellation ......................................... 3
Ceremonies .................................. 14, 27
Challenges
Cadette ........................................... 48
Junior .............................................. 33
Senior/Ambassador ........................ 56
Take Action - All Levels .................. 58
Cook-off........................................ 13, 29
Deadlines ........................................... 59
All-camp SP Patch Order................ 23
Ceremony Sign Up ......................... 27
Challenges - Drop ........................... 30
Challenges - Sign Up ...................... 30
Cook-off .......................................... 29
Registration .................................... 60
Skit Sign Up .............................. 27, 60
Electronic Devices ................................ 6
Emergency Team ................................. 7
Exceptions............................................ 7
First Aid
Challenge ........................... 36, 49, 56
Event ................................................ 6
Troop ................................................ 9
Flag Ceremony Sign-Up ..................... 27
Forms
First Aid Log ................................... 61
Health History ............................. 2, 61
I Need A Patrol ............................... 31
Medication Permission................ 2, 61
Parent Permission Slip ............. 60, 61
REQUIRED ................................. 2, 61
Trip Application ........................... 2, 61
Volunteer Information Form ........ 2, 16
Friday Evening Activities .................... 63
Girl Scout's Own Sign-Up ................... 27
Hats
Attire ............................................... 10
Just For Fun ............................. 12, 21
Hazards ................................................ 6
Information Window.............................. 6
Juliette .............................. 30, 31, 59, 61
Just For Fun ................................. 12, 21
Lost and Found .................................... 6
Men .................................................... 11
Parking Map ......................................... 5
Patrol - Need Help Forming ................ 31
Photo Booth ....................................... 12
Quiet Time.......................................... 10
Ratio Adults to Girls.............................. 3
Registration .......................................... 1
Saturday Evening Dinner ................... 13
Saturday Evening Program .......... 13, 27
Schedule ............................................ 15
Showers ............................................. 10
Skill Challenges ...................... 12, 30, 64
Skit Sign-Up ....................................... 27
Smoking Area ....................................... 6
Speed Limit .......................................... 6
SWAPS ........................................ 14, 22
Tag-Alongs ........................................... 6
Timeline.............................................. 59
Vehicles................................................ 4
Villages................................................. 8
Hosts ................................................ 8
Visitors ................................................. 6
Volunteers .......................................... 64
Older Girls ...................................... 17
Positions ......................................... 18
With Troop ...................................... 16
Without Troop ................................. 17
What to Bring ....................................... 8
Who/Where/When ................................ 1
Workshops ................................... 12, 64
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