This is a work in progress…
I’ve been editing this page on March 1, 2012
- Big news… I have added actual the word file for the Humongous Big list (Word File in Dropbox). It took a bit to make a document that wouldn’t infringe on copyright. If I have done so, it is not intended and I can edit the document quickly to remove anything (or to provide a proper source).
- I have made a bit of a mess of this page in this process and I will come back to fix it, I promise. The guts are still here, but they’ve been rearranged and are not set up nicely yet.
I’ve been camping with Brownies for a while now and have benefited from access to some of the best camp trainers in Ontario.
Our method for controlling information flow is a big Word file (affectionately known as the Humongous Big List) that comprises everything we’re going to need – and, since it is printable, it will be available for reference at camp. I’ve broken it up here for your reference. This is also where you’ll find out just how much of a control freak I am. =)
Part 1 Camp Planning Checklist and Timeline
Part 2 Announcing Camp
- Announce the date to parents as early as possible in the newsletter. Get on their calendars.
- What to charge
- Camp letter and permission forms go home (no kit list yet).
- Once permission forms and money are in… Kit List and Cover Letter.
- Kit Lists and Ditty Bags
- Submit your paperwork to Safe Guide.
Part 3 Camp Planning Meeting for Guiders
- Go over the Humongous Big List File
- Note to Guiders. This outlines who is responsible for what, when you should get there, what to bring, etc.
- Deciding on a Theme Once you’ve figured out your theme, everything else flows from that. Think about making headbands for each patrol in colours that suit your theme.
- Guider Agenda (Google Docs). This is the minute-to-minute agenda that helps us anticipate what is coming up and allows us to know what to prepare for the next event.
- Published Agenda. This is the general agenda that is posted where the girls can see it. This allows the girls to know generally what we’re doing, but it is sufficiently vague so the girls don’t get too invested in a particular event or craft if something doesn’t work out due to time, or a goof.
- Camp Menu and Grocery/Shopping List with notes on Food Safety
Also… What to do about Grace/Saying Thank You before meals? - Craft and Supply List. Crafts we have done at camp.
- Guider Kit List – Equipment and Personal
- Patrol Organization
- Here is a template for patrol organization (Google Doc) at camp.
- See also the note on selecting a theme for camp - Patrol names usually flow easily from your theme.
- Make head bands (like the Survivor Buff idea) for each patrol.
Guider Emergency Instructions
Rules for Camp
- Rules at Camp
- Campfire Rules (From Dragon)
Games, Crafts and Songs – Resources for backup ideas to fill in gaps.
- Crafts we have done at Camp
- The Edible Campfire is one of our most popular at-camp activities.
- From Dragon
- Scouting Web
- GuideZone
