Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Camp Blog: "Kindling"

Let the countdown begin!

2010-02-12T16:52:00.002-06:00

120 days until the first day of Summer Camp 2010!!!

Thanks for a great summer!

2009-09-15T15:00:00.004-05:00

Wow!!!! What an awesome summer! It was great to see so many of you at Camp Tanglefoot, Camp Joy Hollow, and Camp Sacajawea this summer! A special thanks to all of you who chose to attend resident camp - we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Walking around camp, it is beginning to smell like fall! The leaves have begun to change colors and fall to the ground, making a crunching noise underfoot; the squirrels are busy collecting acorns and other nuts to last through the winter; and the monarch butterflies have migrated south, to their winter home in Mexico.

Don't forget to check out all of the amazing fall programs that you can attend! There are quite a few options, so be sure to find your favorites! Here's the link to view the programs online: http://www.girlscoutsiowa.org/program-and-events.cfm.

One more thing... fall, winter, and spring are great times to check out camp with your Girl Scout Troop! Come for an overnight after the snow falls and go sledding or wait until the spring and see what camp is like when all of the plants and animals come out of hiding from the winter! Start planning ahead and talk to your leader and other girls in your troop about spending a weekend at camp!

CHECK THEM OUT!

2009-06-10T17:52:00.002-05:00

We have updated the Camp portion of our website with even more great pictures of our Summer Resident Camp properties! Check them out by going to www.girlscoutsiowa.org, click the 'Camp' link on the left hand side, and pick which resident camp you want to see. It's not too late to sign-up for camp - just give us a call at 1-800-342-8389!

Busy Busy!

2009-05-26T12:38:00.006-05:00

Hello Campers! We have been very busy here at Camp Sacajawea getting ready to welcome our staff! The tents are up, the horses are here and we are on our way! Here are a few people we'd like you to meet!

Howdy! My name is Pickles and I am your Equestrian Director! I can't wait for you to meet the horses and have a great time at the barn.

I am a student at Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and I'm studying large animals.

My favorite colors are blue, green & purple and I love sweets and big hats!

After many miles of traveling we finally made it to Camp Sacajawea! We are very excited to be here and we can't wait until you get here!

My name is Little O and I am from Germany I am the one wearing big buttons on my sweater. My favorite color is Red and my favorite food is ketchup.

Hi, my name is Bunny and I am from New Zealand. I love being outside and candy is my favorite.

Hello my name is Scotland. Can you guess where I am from? I am the one wearing the purple shirt. I love horses and going on adventures.

Hi I'm Ozzi and I am from South Korea. My favorite sport is basketball and I love cats & dogs.

Please do not forget to register for camp! We still have some openings!

Camp Tanglefoot is ready for the summer!

2009-05-18T10:50:00.005-05:00

The summer is coming quickly and Camp Tanglefoot is ready for you! Over the past month, some of your counselors have been busy helping to set-up the tents and the High Ropes Challenge Course!

The dock at the waterfront is in place and ready for use this summer! (Even the sun is practicing it's beautiful sunsets!)

The meadow is as soft and green as ever and Edna (the really big ball) is gearing up for a summer of fun with you and your friends!

If you have not signed up for camp yet, check out our website at www.girlscoutsiowa.org and get registered today!

Camp Tanglefoot will also have three fabulous days of day-camp this summer - June 24, July 10, and July 30! This is a great way to get a taste of camp, then sign up for a full session this summer!

There is still room at each of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa's wonderful camps - Tanglefoot, Joy Hollow, and Sacajawea - bring your friends, even if they're not a current Girl Scout! Resident camp has something for everyone - come and experience the magic!

Hi from Camp Joy Hollow!

2009-05-07T10:16:00.003-05:00

Wow! Summer camp '09 is just around the corner now and we want to let you know about all the good things that are happening out at the most beautiful camp in western Iowa!

The oaks are leafing out, the fields are greening up, and we've got some super plans for a great summer! First of all, I am happy to report that Joy Hollow has a new director--Amanda Warner from Osage, Iowa! Amanda grew up in Girl Scouting and loved summer camp at our sister camp-Camp Tanglefoot! Now a kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart School, Amanda will be joining us for the summer bringing lots of new ideas and fun with her!

Also coming will be super unit leader Nicole Streets from Mason City. Nicole is in her first year of college and also worked at Tanglefoot previously. Nicole says she can hardly wait to go hiking over the hills! And I'm sure she is going to want to see the bison on the Nature Conservancy land right next door!

With Amanda and Nicole leading the way, it is going to be a super summer at Joy Hollow! if you haven't signed up yet, call the Girl Scout Leadership Center (800-342-8389) or go to our website (www.girlscoutsiowa.org) right away and pick your session!

We have resident camp and troop camping opportunities this summer - check it out! We'll see you at beautiful Joy Hollow this summer!

Have you Heard?

2009-04-15T08:35:00.005-05:00

THE HORSES ARE BACK!

The barn that has been empty for a few months is now filled with noise and hay! The horses are back at Camp Sacajawea! They are getting ready for the busy summer and can't wait for you to spend some time with them!

I know summer is a couple of months away but it is time for you to sign up for camp! Remember all the friends you made last year and all he laughs you had. Make sure you take a good look at the Camp book and decide what programs you want to attend!
There is still room in many of the sessions at Camp Sacajawea! Check out some of the exciting ones below!
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For 1st- 3rd graders:

Pixies: Experience all that Camp has to offer! Use your imagination in arts and crafts, sing songs, go on hikes, and go swimming! Enjoy a fairy hike, a teddy bear picnic, campfires and outdoor cooking! Found on page 26 in the camp book. (pg. 12 in the camp book. June 20-22nd $130)

For 4-6th graders:

Flicker: Do you enjoy the flicker of the campfire? Learn great outdoor skills while building safe fires, learning to work your magic in a Dutch Oven, and practicing minimal impact camping. You'll also get a chance to build a shelter and tie useful knots. Put your skills to the test when you find yourself sleeping in a secret camp location.

For 9-12th graders:

Maquoketa Caves & Canoe Excursion: Fit your helmet, turn on your headlight, and grab your paddle as you head into an action packed four days and three nights of wet and muddy fun. Your destination is Eastern Iowa to explore caves and paddle your way down the Maquoketa River.

Keep checking in on the blog to find out what's happening at camp! SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

-Cha Contreras Outdoor Pathways Director Camp Sacajawea

2009-04-02T16:01:00.000-05:00

April 2, 2009

I do believe the weather was playing an April Fool's Day joke on us as there was a dusting of snow on the ground yesterday morning at Camp Tanglefoot!

Spring is definitely in the air! The picture in this blog is of the wild turkey's that pass through camp! They were excited to get their picture taken, and made sure to spruce up their feathers :-).

If you haven't signed up for camp - THERE IS STILL TIME!

For 5th graders and above:

Sails & Canoes is sure to be a wet & wild time on Clear Lake this summer!! Camp Tanglefoot has not one, but TWO brand-new Hobie Wave catamaran sailboats that are waiting just for you! Bring a sense of adventure, a few swim suits and get ready for a great week!

For 4th-6th graders:

Muddy Buddies is the session to be in this summer at Camp Tanglefoot! This week, it's O.K. to get dirty! We'll go mudstomping, do a slip 'n' slide, and go swimming! Bring a friend and pack your old clothes!

Only 73 days until camp starts!

-Julia Cira, Camp Tanglefoot Outdoor Pathways Director

Counting the Days!

2009-03-24T13:43:00.007-05:00

As the rain starts to clear and the fog starts to rise I can see the grass slowly turning green! Green is the color that I have been waiting to see on the flag field for so many months now.

I can't wait for summer camp to start!

I know summer is still a few months away but now is the time to be thinking about the summer adventures and memories that you can have at Camp Sacajawea! You need to make sure you take a good look at the Camp book and decide what programs you want to attend!

There is still room in many of the sessions at Camp Sacajawea! Check out some of the exciting ones below!

For 6th - 9th graders:

Paddle, Pole, & Roll: This program is fantastic! You will get to learn how to canoe at nearby Don Williams Lake! Spend your days at the lake then head back to camp to enjoy other camp favorites such as outdoor cookies, stargazing, and campfires! (pg.16 in the camp book. June 22 - 27th $225)

For 1st- 3rd graders:

Pixies: Experience all that Camp has to offer! Use your imagination in arts and crafts, sing songs, go on hikes, and go swimming! Enjoy a fairy hike, a teddy bear picnic, campfires and outdoor cooking! Found on page 26 in the camp book. (pg. 12 in the camp book. June 20-22nd $130)

Keep checking in on the blog to find out what's happening at camp! SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

-Cha Contreras - Camp Sacajawea Outdoor Pathways Director

2009-03-23T13:36:00.004-05:00

How exciting to have a Camp Blog up and running!

It has been a rainy morning in Clear Lake, Iowa at Camp Tanglefoot! The ice is almost entirely off the lake; the ducks, geese, and gulls have returned; and the grass is starting to turn green! Last night the frogs came out of hibernation and sang a chorus of croaks late into the night!!

Now is a GREAT time to be thinking about the summer and the adventures that await you! Have you looked through the camp book at all of your camping options??

There is still room in all of the sessions at Camp Tanglefoot, but this seems like the perfect opportunity to highlight just a few!

For 7th graders and older:

Climbers in the Sky is a fabulous high-adventure session! You will do the ropes course at Camp and then go to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls to go ROCK CLIMBING on an indoor climbing wall! This session is found on page 23 in the camp book.

For EVERYONE:

Bring your mom, dad, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends to Family Camp this summer! This weekend overnight happens on July 18-19! Found on page 26 in the camp book.

Keep checking in on the blog to find out what's happening at camp! SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!
-Julia Cira, Camp Tanglefoot director :-)

Up and running...

2009-03-23T10:38:00.000-05:00

Check back soon for posts from the Camp Directors!!!