Adult Retreat 2023 Planning Guide

Color is a mood. Color is energy. Color is a vibe. Embrace the magic of color as we dive into "Color My World," a captivating event exploring how colors weave their enchantment into every corner of our lives.

Vibe with these Event Highlights:

OPTIONAL FRIDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE PROJECT -

Our Service Project Chair, Lisa Sypherd, is leading a work session to give some tender loving care to the outdoor benches at the stage, which have seen better days. This is a physical project. We'll tear off the tops of the existing benches, keeping the frames, and nail new boards onto the top, sanding out any rough edges.

We'll also rake and smooth out the ground. Must be in good physical shape. We'll work in small group teams. Limited to only 26 participants. Includes an early check in at 1:30pm and dinner with the planning committee at 5pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT UNIT TIME - 7PM - 9:45PM

Creativity

Energy

Confidence

Socialability

Kick off the retreat on Friday evening with engaging activities within your assigned unit. Get ready for a weekend filled with camaraderie and adventure.

Check In begins at 5pm. Eat dinner on the road before you come! Get settled in and then get ready to create like crazy! Is anyone good at making paper flowers?? You're needed!

FRIDAY NIGHT UNIT COLOR WHEEL CHALLENGE / CENTER PIECE CREATIONS FOR THE DINING HALL:

From 7:00 - 9:45pm units are challenged to work together to design and create 4 center pieces in Mason Jars composed of handmade paper flowers (tissue paper, craft paper, tapes, pipe cleaners, buttons, etc. - supplies provided) according to the color theme challenge assigned to your particular unit.

Craft together and get creative! Two people can make leaves, while two others make stems, 5 make flowers, and 3 others arrange them into Mason Jars.

All 6 units will bring their finished creations to breakfast Saturday morning and decorate the tables for the weekend.

Vibe with these Event Highlights:

This is an Adult Retreat first -color your own event t-shirt!

Paint Pens will be provided in the unit house during check in hours to fill in and customize our first ever black and white color your own shirt.

Color your flowers as elaborately as you want... or go with straight up black and white for a dramatic and sophisticated look.

Shirts may also be used as your project in a tie-dye class if you choose to totally color it up.

A KALIEDESCOPE OF CLASS OPTIONS ON

SATURDAY -

The material is heavier weight 6 oz. 100% USA cotton with a tear away label

Sizes S - 3X

Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Seamless double-needle 7/8" collar

Taped neck and shoulders

80 class options across 5 time blocks!

Enrichment Galore: Saturday promises a myriad of enrichment classes designed to captivate your interests all day long. Immerse yourself in learning from our dedicated volunteer instructors who are eager to share their passions, skills, and hobbies.

Campfire Magic...

As the sun sets on Saturday, come together for an enchanting all-camp evening campfire. It's a time to connect, share stories, and revel in the camp spirit. Join us in welcoming back our out of state guest song leaders, Lissa "Flicker" Alfred, Sue "Birdie" Wilber, and Crystal "Munchkin" Welch.

EVERYONE'S EXPERIENCE IS THEIR OWN CREATION

An Outdoor Adventure: Stay in Raccoon Ridge unit, try your hand at archery, or embark on a trail ride to experience the thrill of camp life.

Culinary Delights: Choose to cook a meal outdoors over lunch or or over supper... or choose to eat in the dining hall with friends.

A Peaceful Journey: Choose a mix of Zen time, coffee and puzzles, something phyiscal, yoga, and crafts.

An Early Check In:

Take the day off on Friday and come for the service project. You'll work hard, but we'll feed you a light supper with the Planning Team before the 5pm guests start rolling in.

INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION PACKAGE:

For a comprehensive registration fee of $85.00, enjoy a weekend experience that includes:

Light snacks Friday night in the unit.

4 meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast.

Overnight accommodation for all participants, excluding Day Use guests.

Commemorative event t-shirt and patch, perfect keepsakes from your unforgettable weekend. 80 enrichment class options, ensuring every moment is memorable.

Day Use Only Flexibility:

Come for the full weekend experience, or select a Saturday Day Use option, ideal for those with time constraints. Stay for the weekend or stay for the day, the $85 fee remains the same.

Run of Show

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

2:00 - 5:00 pm Service Project: Renew the Benches at the Stage

5:00 pm

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Guest check-in begins

(Eat before you arrive or bring your own food. Dinner is not provided Friday night.)

GS Pop-Up Shop opens (behind stage)

7:00 - 9:45 pm Settle In & Activities in Units

10:00 pm Unit Meetings

11:00 pm

Quiet Settles Over the Units

(Unit Shelters available for subdued pajama parties.)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

6:00 am Early morning yoga class

6:30 am Coffee/Tea Bar Opens in Units

7:30 - 9:00 am

Flag Up/Opening Ceremony & Breakfast with welcome in Dining Hall

(Color Guards meet Doreen Brown on Friday night)

8:00 - 9:00 am Check-in for Saturday Campers at Main Parking Lot

9:00 - 5:00 pm GS Pop-Up Shop (behind stage)

9:15 am - 12:05 pm Morning Classes

9:15 - 10:30 am Session 1 10:50 - 12:05 pm Session 2

10:50 - 1:15 pm Cooking Over Lunch Classes

12:15 - 1:45 pm Lunch & Break

2:00 - 5:00 pm Afternoon Classes

2:00 - 3:15 pm Session 3

3:45 - 5:00 pm Session 4

3:45 - 6:30 pm Cooking Over Dinner Classes

5:45 - 7:00 pm

7:30 - 8:45 pm

Flag Down Ceremony & Dinner at the Dining Hall

(Color Guards meet Doreen Brown at 5:30 pm at Flag Pole)

All Camp Campfire & Ceremony or other activity

Late Night Classes/Singing After Dark Session 5 10:30 pm Back to Units 11:00 pm

9:00 - 10:30 pm

Quiet Settles over Unit Areas

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

6:30 am Coffee/Tea Bar Opens in Units

8:30 - 10:00 am

10:15 - 10:30 am

10:30 - 11:15 am

11:30 am

Closing Ceremony at Singing Steps & Breakfast in the Dining Hall

Bring personal gear and bedrolls to loading tarp in Unit

Final Unit Clean-Up: Clean cabins, unit shelters, and bath house; take out all trash; Gather lost and found and bring to Mustang porch

Farewell - Load cars and depart camp

Step 1: Choose your lodging.

All guests will pre-select their own unit housing during registration. A limited number of Saturday Day Use spots will be available for those who do not wish to attend for the entire weekend or spend the night at camp. Most guests, however, will be full weekenders.

Note: Laird West Lodge is the only unit with indoor bathrooms for those with mobility needs. All other units have stairs and separate bath houses.

Unit housing is on a first come / first served basis. When it’s full; it’s full. Have a backup unit in mind …or just try a unit that you’ve never stayed in before. It’s an adventure and you’re going to meet new people. Why not try new things?

Choose a unit theme/color that you love and feel comfortable contributing your ideas and energy into representing. You and your unit mates will have the opportunity to design floral arrangements for the dining hall and to perform a short skit during Saturday night campfire.

Friday Night Unit "Color Wheel Challenge" Instructions:

Each unit shall produce one floral arrangement from each of the four below color schemes:

Racoon Ridge

Hosted by Kate Marshall

Your unit color is green.

Lodging: 4 to a platform tent or bring your own tent (limited)

Horseshoe Bend

Hosted by Marta Lusk & Ileana Framjee

Your unit color is blue.

Lodging: 8 to a cabin.

Horseshoe Arch

Hosted by Amy Byalik & Sara Ralstin

Bette's Treehouse

Hosted by Doreen Brown & Brandy Garner & Erin Cooper

Your unit color is yellow. Lodging: 8 to a cabin.

Laird West

Hosted by Sandy Wright & Caroline Ritzer

Your unit color is purple. Lodging: Dormitory style with 10 beds per wing. Indoor bathrooms. Assessable access.

Horseshoe Hollow

Hosted by Lisa Sypherd & Olivia Alexander

Your unit color is orange.

Lodging: 8 to a cabin.

Your unit color is red. Lodging: 8 to a cabin.

Time to color your classes!

Step 2: Study the class schedule overview

Let your creativity flourish in hands-on workshops, where you'll blend colors on your canvas like an artist, uncovering the stories and emotions that colors convey.

Beaded Branches Beaded Bracelets

Beginners Crochet Canvas Paintings

Candy Sushi Earrings from Recycled Paper

Coffee & Puzzles

Colorful Mindfulness Activities

Horses: A Trail Ride

Natural Care Products

Earrings from Recycled Paper Nertz in the Daytime!

Games: It's Raining, Now What? Splash of Color Salon

Horses: A Trail Ride String Art

Psychedelic Pour Swaps Banner

pm to 1:30 pm

Rag Quilt Totes (Double Block)

Self Defense Wood Art Words

Splash of Color Salon Zen Time

Tie-dye: Kaleidoscope of Colors (Double Block)

Smashed Can Wall Pocket

Archery

Bandana Wreaths

Beaded Branches

Color Walk

Color Up Your Dishcloths

Freezer Paper Stencils

Fried Marble Necklace

Girl Scout Law Bracelet

Girl Scout Maker Spaces (Double Block)

Lucky Charmers

Outdoor Games/Trust Games

Puffy Paint Bracelets

Song Writing

Sweet Soul Yoga Sun Catchers Tejas Riders Skill Drills Expo

The following classes begin in Block 2 and run over lunch:

Block 4

3:45 - 5:00 pm

Supper

Block 5 9:00 - 10:30 pm

Late Night Classes after Campfire

Afternoon Yoga Earrings from Recycled Paper

Archery Friendship Bracelets

Art of Movement Thru Dance Glow in the Dark Paint Throw

Beginner or Intermediate Guitar Nertz at Night!

Beginner Ukelele Singing After Dark

Button Flower Bouquet Sweet Soul Yoga

Canvas Bags Zen Time

Charcuterie Boards

Colorful Bowls

Color Walk

Ear Warmers in the Round

Harry Potter Trivia

Hot Chocolate & Gingerbread

White Chocolate Latte Bombs

Zen Time

The following classes begin in Block 4 and run over supper:

Elegant & Colorful Camp Cooking

Mess Kit Cookery

NOTES

ABOUT CLASSES

6:10 pm to 7:00 pm I'D LIKE TO TAKE: Page 11

EARLY MORNING

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SLEEP IN OR TAKE AN EARLY MORNING YOGA CLASS AT 6AM?

Instructor: Crystal "Munchkin" Welch

Location: Inside Arch Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

An extra opportunity for early morning risers. Use yoga and mindful movement to clear your head and energize yourself to face the day.

BLOCK 1

SPIN THE COLOR WHEEL...

Which block 1 class would you like to take?

Saturday, Block 1 Classes start at 9:15 am. Pick one, but have a backup in mind!

ARCHERY

Instructors: Tejas Archers

Location: Archery Range

Maximum 12 students

Learn basic archery skills and enjoy shooting on the archery range. Learn how to arrange for archery on a Girl Scout campout, how you can become a GSNETX Range Master, and about opportunities for Archery in GSNETX.

Bring something to tie back your hair

Instructors: Michele Pettigrew & Kathie Ruiz

Location: Outside at Treehouse Porch Picnic Table

Maximum 12 students

We will drill holes in branches for bead strings and hanger chains. Everyone will select beads to make each strand their own.We will then hang beaded strings and hanger chain from the branch.

Be creative - each string can represent the colors in the rainbow, your children’s birthstone colors or their favorite colors, or just mix up all your favorite beads.

Supplies provided:

8” tree branch/stick

Chain for hanging

4-5 strings of colored beads (provided, which includes: wire, crimp beads and colored beads

Supplies to bring:

Small pliers

Special beads to make more personalized

BEGINNER CROCHET

Instructor: Pat Sherwood

Location: Racoon Ridge Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

Learn the chain stitch, the single crochet and double crochet. Using these stitches, make 1-3 squares and learn how to stitch them together.

COFFEE & PUZZLES

Instructors: Robin Phelan

Location: Pool House Kitchen

Maximum 16 students

Make a gorgeous, sweet, tasty treat while learning the history of Sushi. Great idea for a Thinking Day activity.

A supply list of items to bring from home will be emailed to registered attendees by the instructor.

Unhosted/Self-directed

Location: Horseshoe Bend Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Pour yourself some coffee. Sit back, unplug, and relax. Immerse yourself in one of our color or floral focused puzzles. Do a puzzle for an hour! Ideal for introverts who prefer easy table conversations.

CREATIVE MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES

Instructors: Patricia Marshall

Location: Palomino Porch

Maximum 16 students

Explore colorful (and fun) mindfulness and selfreflection activities you can use with kids, teens, and even adults. We’ll try out several medias and techniques and you will leave with a booklet featuring several additional ideas to try on your own. Bring your imagination and creativity… no additional supplies will be necessary.

EARRINGS FROM RECYCLED PAPER

Instructor: Olivia Alexander

Location: Horseshoe Hollow Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

Make something out of nothing ... earrings out of recycled paper. We will paint the paper beautiful colors of your choice, dry, and cut our shapes and seal them. Then put the earrings together. Great project for any program grade level.

GAMES: IT'S RAINING, NOW WHAT?

Instructor: Lynn Johnson

Location: Treehouse Unit Shelter

Maximum 24 students

What do you do when you are stuck indoors or under cover during a day at camp? We’ll cover the gravity stick, rainstorm, bizz buzz, rain game, black magic, telephone, telephone with actions, trust circle, balloon team building, and maybe more if time allows!

HORSES: A TRAIL RIDE

Instructors: EQ Staff

Location: Barn

Maximum 20 students

Experience the confidence building of riding a horse on the trail. This course is physically demanding, and you must be fit enough to mount with minimal assistance. (BPEQ does not allow the use of mounting blocks.)

Helmets are worn by all participants and are provided. Supplies You Need to Bring:

Long pants (required)

Heeled shoes/boots (required, if you don't have boots you can borrow them from barn)

Instructor: Cassandra Chitwood

Location: Pool House Screened Porch

Maximum 16 students

Participants will create 2 works of art simultaneously using acrylic pour paint. The technique results in a magical pattern that is unique and interesting. Your one-of-a-kind vase can hold beautiful flowers or become a decorative night light and your eye-catching canvas, a piece of art for a wall.

RAG QUILT TOTES (DOUBLE BLOCK 1 & 2)

Instructor: Caroline Ritzer

Location: Laird West Lodge

Maximum 10 students

NOTE: THIS CLASS REQUIRES 2 CLASS PERIODS

If you love the look and feel of rag quilts, here is your chance to learn how to use the rag quilt technique to make your own tote bag. In this double-block session, you will learn how to make a rag quilt tote.

Rag quilt squares are made with three different layers of material: cotton print, fleece, and flannel. Our bags will have interior pockets and we will use cotton webbing for the handles. There will be a removable base added to the inside of the bottom of the tote for support that is made from plastic grid and coordinating fleece fabric. All supplies can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Joann's, etc.

Supplies to Bring:

Sewing Machine

Extension Cord

Power Strip

1 pair sharp fabric scissors able to cut through multiple layers of fabric.

Box of straight pins

Optional items: seam ripper

2-spools coordinating cotton thread

1 pair sharp fabric scissors able to cut through multiple layers of fabric

Precut pieces of cotton and cotton flannel in the following sizes:

49 - 7-inch cotton squares-cotton quilting fabric, cotton prints, re-use favorite t-shirts, etc.

49 - 7-inch squares coordinating colored solid fleece

49 - 7-inch squares coordinating color solid cotton flannel

Instructor: Ahsan Ale-Rasool

Location: Horseshoe Bend Unit

Maximum 16 students

This class is meant for real life scenarios of selfdefense. The instructor has almost 20 years background in various martial arts. Teaching will be based on practical experience and NOT a specific style.

We will cover 3 basic and efficient hand strikes, 3 basic & efficient leg strikes, various defenses against chokes, holds & strikes. The idea is to be able to defend oneself, in the simplest, most efficient manner. We will cover it from mental, technical & physical aspects.

Students will be paired with each other to practice some moves in a controlled fashion with no contact. There will be no real strikes or throws against each other. Safety is key. There will be a striking pad for those who wish to practice a strike.

Wear walking shoes, and loose comfortable clothing (required)

SPLASH OF COLOR SALON

Instructor: Donna Tharp

Location: Horseshoe Bend Bath House

Maximum 8 students

Be bold & make a colorful statement this weekend with a hair transformation to purple, blue, pink, or green! We’ll provide fragrant soaps and lotions for your midmorning shower, plus the Keracolor, a semi-permanent shampoo / conditioner that fades and washes out after 6 to 7 shampoos. Top off your new look with a fresh

coat of nail polish. Because why not?

SMASHED CAN WALL POCKET

Instructor: Kathy Sproull

Location: Laird West Back Porch

Maximum 16 students

Add a focal point of color to your indoor or outdoor decor by changing trash to treasure! Make a wall pocket from a tin can that you can hang up indoors, on a door,

on a patio, a fence or wherever you need to add some color.

Use any size tin can that you wish, but it must have a rim on both the bottom and top so that you can use a can opener to open both ends. Remove the label, clean, and cut out both ends prior to class. (You might have time to do two in class, so you can bring 1, 2 or 3.)

In class, we will smash the bottom, paint, decoupage, and add a hanger.I will provide paint, some decoupage materials, jute twine and some wire, as well as hammers, pliers, and other supplies needed.

If you have a particular idea in mind that requires a specific decoupage or ribbon or supplies not mentioned, feel free to bring those.

SUN CATCHERS

Instructor: Laura Williams & Amber Troxtell

Location: Horseshoe Bend Fire Circles

Maximum 16 students

Color your day with the sun and some fun. We have all that you will need but if you would like to bring your own stuff you are welcome to supplement.

Student Supply list (Optional):

Small clear colored plastic beads

Aluminum pie plates

Metal cookie cutter of your choice

Fire gloves

TIE-DYE: KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLORS (DOUBLE BLOCK 1 & 2)

Instructor: Allison Despain

Location: Game Field Pavillion

Maximum 24 students

What does color have to do with mood? In this class you will learn about the energy of color and how it can enhance you mood and give you a natural energy boost.

After, use what you have learned to create a beautiful, tie-dyed shirt that harnesses the power of color.

Student Supply list:

White Cotton T-shirt (Consider tie-dying your white event shirt!)

ZEN TIME

Instructor: Self-directed

Location: Anywhere

Maximum 24 students

Keep the block open to chill and read a book or spend some quiet time. It’s your experience. Sometimes it’s good to sit and breathe.

BLOCK 2

SPIN THE COLOR WHEEL... Which Block 2 class would you like to take?

Saturday, Block 2 Classes start at 10:50 am. Pick one, but have a backup in mind!

ARCHERY

Instructors: Tejas Archers

Location: Archery Range

Maximum 12 students

Learn basic archery skills and enjoy shooting on the archery range. Learn how to arrange for archery on a Girl Scout campout, how you can become a GSNETX Range Master, and about opportunities for Archery in GSNETX.

Bring something to tie back your hair

BEADED BRACELETS

Instructors: Amy Byalick

Location: Inside Horseshoe Arch

Maximum 16 students

We will make a colorful beaded bracelet to compliment any look! Perfect project for sharing with girls Junior and above. All supplies provided.

CANVAS PAINTING

Instructors: Theresa Ellington

Location: Pool House Screened in Porch

Maximum 16 students

Do you like to paint? Ever been to one of those paint & beverage classes? Do you wish you could make a personal masterpiece but don't know how? Well, here is

your chance! Join us as we lead you step by step in creating your own personal work of art! In this session you will have the opportunity to create an original work of art step by step with an experienced artist.

The following is a general supply list. After registration a list of specific paint colors will be sent to you.

Set of Assorted Bristle Paint Brushes (min. 3)

Large Flat

Medium Round or Pointed Round

Fine round detail

One Artist Wrapped Canvas (16x20 or larger)

Smock, Apron or old T-Shirt

Acrylic Paint (0.4 oz/12 ml min per color/ double for white & background color)

Tabletop Easel (optional)

EARRINGS FROM RECYCLED PAPER

Instructor: Olivia Alexander

Location: Horseshoe Hollow Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

Make something out of nothing ... earrings out of recycled paper. We will paint the paper beautiful colors of your choice, dry, and cut our shapes and seal them. Then put the earrings together. Great project for any program grade level.

HORSES: A TRAIL RIDE

Instructors: EQ Staff

Location: Barn

Maximum 20 students

Experience the confidence building of riding a horse on the trail. This course is physically demanding, and you must be fit enough to mount with minimal assistance. (BPEQ does not allow the use of mounting blocks.) Helmets are worn by all participants and are provided.

Supplies You Need to Bring:

Long pants (required)

Heeled shoes/boots (required, if you don't have boots you can borrow them from barn)

NATURAL CARE PRODUCTS

Instructors: Cine Evans

Location: Horseshoe Bend Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Learn how to avoid toxins in commercial skin care products by formulating a skin cream and a tooth powder made from all-natural ingredients. Instructor will also supply you with a small recipe booklet to make other natural products at home.

NERTZ IN THE DAYTIME!

Instructors: Hilary Jirasek & Skylar McCabe

Location: Inside Pool House Kitchen

Maximum 16 students

Nertz is a great card game for troops to pass some time, connect with each other, and have fun. Nertz is quick paced. It can be played by yourself but is more fun with friends! The more the merrier, and kids love how fast paced it can get. This game mixes solitaire with the goal of getting rid of your ‘Nertz pile’ before anyone else in the game does. It can be played with as many people as you can fit around the table that have a deck of cards with a unique back! Pull up a chair, laugh a lot, and you’ll have an easy to play card game to teach your troop.

SUPPLIES NEEDED - Bring a deck of cards with a unique design on the back. Everyone playing in the group needs a deck of cards that can be sorted out from the others.

Instructor: Donna Tharp

Location: Horseshoe Bend Bath House

Maximum 8 students

Be bold & make a colorful statement this weekend with a hair transformation to purple, blue, pink, or green! We’ll provide fragrant soaps and lotions for your midmorning shower, plus the Keracolor, a semi-permanent shampoo / conditioner that fades and washes out after 6 to 7 shampoos. Top off your new look with a fresh

coat of nail polish. Because why not?

SPLASH OF COLOR SALON STRING ART

Bring your own bath towel, fresh clothes, hair dryer, and cosmetics.

Instructor: Linda Blake

Location: Taught Outside on the Stage

Maximum 20 students

String Art is relaxing, productive, and enjoyable. Learn the basics and create a project from start to finish that you can share with Girl Scouts of any age. String, nails, simple patterns, and various sizes of wood are provided.

Supplies participants needed to bring:

• Hammer

• Needle nose pliers (nice to have, but not necessary),

• Ideas to create (Pinterest is a great source)

SWAPS BANNER

Instructor: Erin Cooper

Location: Inside Treehouse Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Need a nice place to display all those SWAPS you've collected over the years? Join as we use felt, a wooden dowel, ribbon, and heat-transfer vinyl to create a SWAPS banner!

All supplies will be provided.

WOOD ART WORDS

Instructors: Amber Troxtell & Laura Williams

Location: Taught Inside the Dining Hall

Maximum 16 students

Create inspiring wood art to fill your world with color and meaning. We have a wood burning tool to make letters. We have wood pieces. We have all the supplies needed for a basic set.

Student Supply list (optional, if you want to bring your own):

Smooth piece of wood of your choice. (Can find at the dollar store)

Your favorite acrylic paint color (Can find at the dollar store)

Your own wood burning tools (Can find off Amazon)

ZEN TIME

Instructor: Self-directed

Location: Anywhere

Maximum 24 students

Keep the block open to chill and read a book or spend some quiet time. It’s your experience. Sometimes it’s good to sit and breathe.

COOKING OVER LUNCH

Instead of lunch in the Dining Hall, consider having a Block 2 & Cooking Over Lunch experience. We're offering a limited number of spots across a variety of experiences. Group size is limited to 12 for intimate settings.

*Scouts Honor: Please only sign up for one “Cooking Over” session (either lunch or dinner) to give as many people as possible a cooking over opportunity.

ADVANCED OUTDOOR COOKING

Instructor: Robin Phelan

Location: Treehouse Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

Enjoy cooking lunch in the outdoors. Learn to make a box oven, use pie irons and make a Dutch Oven 7Up cobbler.

DUTCH OVEN COOKING

Instructor: Donnie Sexton

Location: Horseshoe Hollow Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

Come cook with the rainbow. Make a bread, entrees, and colorful dessert. We’ll have the best lunch at camp.

Instructor: Kate Marshall

Location: Raccoon Ridge Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

Looking for some new recipes that are fun to make AND fun to eat? Then this lunch class is for you! No need to tell your girls that you like eating with your fingers as

much as they do, and you'll appreciate less clean-up at the end.

Come feast on Mini Corn Dogs Over the Fire, Bacon-Wrapped Peaches, and Zucchini Fritters. Decide if you'll play it safe with Tomato Bruschetta or be adventurous and try Strawberry Bruschetta with Goat Cheese. Then finish it all up with Skillet S'more's Dip with Graham Crackers. All recipes are simple to prepare and cook in 30 minutes or less. It's the most fun you'll have with 5 fingers and a napkin all weekend!

PAKISTANI COOKING

Instructor: Aamina Masood

Location: Horseshoe Bend Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

Learn to cook authentic Pakistani dishes from a native chef, Aamina Masood!

Aamina was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and has lived all over Pakistan. She is a passionate advocate for Pakistani food, and she believes that it is one of the most delicious and diverse cuisines in the world. She has worked professionally in Dallas in catering, and has a wealth of experience making Pakistani food for large groups of people. In her hands-on cooking class, you'll learn how to make some of Pakistan's most popular and delicious dishes, such as:

Malai Chicken

Basmati Rice

Palak Paneer

Sweet Lassi

You'll also learn about the history and culture of Pakistani food, and how to use traditional Pakistani spices and ingredients. All ingredients are provided, and you'll take home a copy of the recipes so you can recreate your dishes at home.

Follow her on Instagram at @chef_aamina for more!

PIE IRON PALOOZA

Instructor: Doreen Brown

Location: Palomino Fire Circles & Mustang Kitchen

Maximum 12 students

Cooking over a campfire with a pie iron is one of the greatest pleasures in life – hot, baked, sandwiches, omelets, and treats. It’s far more efficient than cooking on a stick, and there are all sorts of fun recipes you can make. Participants will have the opportunity to create from a smorgasbord of ingredients. Yum yum!

BLOCK 3

SPIN THE COLOR WHEEL...

Which Block 3 class would you like to take?

Saturday, Block 3 Classes start at 2:00 pm. Pick one, but have a backup in mind!

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES

Instructor: Elizabeth Harris & Christina Bryant

Location: Inside Pool House Screened Porch

Maximum 24 students

Do you need an easy craft that has that WOW factor that makes people think you are a crafting genius? The answer is crafting with alcohol ink! It's easier than you think. You can do this with your girls, and they will love it! We are going to make a coffee mug, a Christmas ornament you can make with your girls or give to them, and a beautiful wall decoration.

ARCHERY

Instructors: Tejas Archers

Location: Archery Range

Maximum 12 students

Learn basic archery skills and enjoy shooting on the archery range. Learn how to arrange for archery on a Girl Scout campout, how you can become a GSNETX Range Master, and about opportunities for Archery in GSNETX.

Bring something to tie back your hair

BANDANA WREATHS

Instructors: Amy Byalick

Location: Horseshoe Arch Picnic Tables

Maximum 10 students

Check out the example bandana wreath we will make in this class. Choose colors that highlight a holiday or favorite color/scheme to showcase in your home or front door! Now that you know how, you can make one for any occasion. Bring 12 bandanas, your choice of colors.

Instructors: Michele Pettigrew & Kathie Ruiz

Location: Outside at Treehouse Porch Picnic Table

Maximum 12 students

We will drill holes in branches for bead strings and hanger chains. Everyone will select beads to make each strand their own.We will then hang beaded strings and hanger chain from the branch.

Be creative - each string can represent the colors in the rainbow, your children’s birthstone colors or their favorite colors, or just mix up all your favorite beads.

Supplies provided:

8” tree branch/stick

Chain for hanging

4-5 strings of colored beads (provided, which includes: wire, crimp beads and colored beads

Supplies to bring:

Small pliers

Special beads to make more personalized

glasses!)

Instructor: Donna Tharp

Location: Outside Horseshoe Bend

Maximum 20 students

We are surrounded by color, and we largely take it for granted. This is an opportunity to experience color in a way you never have before. We’ll hike the road around camp while wearing these chromotherapy mood enhancing glasses and explore the way we see and experience the world of color. (Yep; real chromotherapy

It is said that each color, hue, tint, and shade have characteristics that affect our physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Try all of them to investigate and take notes about what you see and how it makes you feel.

COLOR UP YOUR DISHCLOTHS

Instructor: Paula Hiett

Location: Game Field Pavillion

Maximum 16 students

Crochet is a relaxing and practical handcraft that can create beautiful and useful items. You will learn three very simple/basic stitches that will complete your colorful dishcloth. Fun possibilities to share with girls Junior and up. You will have enough practice and be on your way to a finished product in the class. Take it home and use it. They make great gifts too! Yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own if you wish. You do need to bring a #5 crochet hook.

FREEZER PAPER STENCILS

Instructors: Emily Leidy & Karen Rush

Location: Laird West Lodge

Maximum 12 students

Learn how to create custom stencils using freezer paper and Cricut, then paint a bluebonnet flower on a fabric dish towel using a stencil made with freezer paper.

All supplies provided.

FRIED MARBLE NECKLACE

Instructor: Kathy Sproull

Location: Laird West Back Porch

Maximum 12 students

Add color and sparkle to your wardrobe with a new necklace! Transform a marble to a beautiful crystal pendant necklace!

Silver chain, marbles and jewelry findings needed will be supplied. If you prefer gold, you can bring your own chain, ball cap, jump ring and chain instead.

GIRL SCOUT LAW BRACELET

Instructor: Tina Park

Location: Palomino Porch

Maximum 20 students

Do you want an easy and fun way to teach the Girl Scout Law? Learn how to make a cute bracelet with colored beads and rubber bands that represents the Girl Scout Law. This is fun for all Girl Scouts, young and old.

All supplies provided.

GIRL SCOUT MAKER SPACES (DOUBLE BLOCK 3 & 4)

Instructor: Richel Newborg & Lisa Metcalf

Location: Treehouse Unit Shelter

Maximum 20 students

Creating a maker space allows everyone to be entertained, challenged, and engaged! In this class, we will explore multiple ideas for a maker space including those that use paint! We will supply everything for you to explore. Activities: Japanese Suminagashi scarf painting, No brush painting, Rainbow suncatchers, craft blind bags, and more!

LUCKY CHARMERS

Instructor: Rebecca Vallo

Location: Ridge Pavillion

Maximum 20 students

Decorate a horseshoe to display and garner good luck. Pictures are just examples of possibilities. Your own ideas are encouraged. Shoes, as well as some paint, ribbons, silk flowers and beads will be provided. If you have something to use, please bring it.

OUTDOOR GAMES/TRUST GAMES

Instructor: Lissa "Flicker" Alfred Location: Outside Sports Field

Maximum 20 students

Trust building activities help people to develop mutual respect, openness, understanding, and empathy. They also help to develop better communication and teamwork skills. Parachute Games are fun cooperation games for large groups. No skills needed!

PUFFY PAINT BRACELETS

Instructor: Jennifer Chatterly

Location: Horseshoe Hollow Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

Be a creator! You will make your design by tracing a stencil and then coloring it with puffy paint. Use a heat gun and watch it rise. When you have your desired texture and designs, we will link them into a bracelet. An awesome activity to do with your troop!

All supplies provided.

SONG WRITING

Instructor: Sue "Birdie" Wilber

Location: Outside at the Stage

Maximum 20 students

Writing a song is easier than you think. Add words to a song you already know OR put music to a poem you wrote or like. I will share songs I have written OR that Troops have written. Please bring paper and a pen. NO INSTRUMENT NEEDED unless you have one and really want to bring it.

SWEET SOUL YOGA

Instructor: Sherri Jurak

Location: Horseshoe Arch Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Yin Yoga will be practiced. A Yin yoga class usually

consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer.

Beginner and seasoned yogis are encouraged to come. Now’s your chance to try something new!

Bring your yoga mat and water bottle.

TEJAS RIDERS SKILL DRILLS EXHIBITION

Instructor: Melissa Pipes, Equestrian Director, & the Tejas Riders

Location: Outside at the Stage

Maximum 20 students

What do the Tejas Riders do, and how can your daughter become part of this leadership development program? Join us at the barn for a quick tour of our facilities, followed by a showcase of the BLUE Team practicing their skill drills. Afterwards, talk to the program director and the girls about their leadership journey, ask them questions, and prepare to be completely impressed.

WOOD BLOCK MANDALAS

Instructor: Crystal "Munchkin" Welch

Location: Horseshoe Bend Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Join me for wood burning a Mandala on a 4 x 4 square of wood. I will have stencils to trace for patterns or feel free to bring your own. Remember we are wood burning the designs so simple is best. We will add a little color if desired using watercolor pencils. Hope to see you there! Pictured for example. All supplies provided.

Instructor: Self-directed Location: Anywhere

Maximum 24 students

Keep the block open to chill and read a book or spend some quiet time. It’s your experience. Sometimes it’s good to sit and breathe.

BLOCK 4

SPIN THE COLOR WHEEL... Which Block 4 class would you like to take?

Saturday, Block 4 Classes start at 3:45 pm. Pick one, but have a backup in mind!

AFTERNOON YOGA

Instructor: Crystal "Munchkin" Welch

Location: Outside on the Stage

Maximum 20 students

Join us for a late afternoon yoga session with physical flows and stretches after hiking around all day. We will finish with a nice relaxing savasana. See you there!

ARCHERY

Instructors: Tejas Archers

Location: Archery Range

Maximum 12 students

Learn basic archery skills and enjoy shooting on the archery range. Learn how to arrange for archery on a Girl Scout campout, how you can become a GSNETX Range Master, and about opportunities for Archery in GSNETX.

Bring something to tie back your hair

Instructor: Fareedah Saleem

Location: Horseshoe Bend Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Experience the Art of Movement through Dance with Fareedah Saleem, a Biodynamic Model from Mississippi. Join me in this safe space as we explore the benefits of moving the body in a fun and rhythmic way.

I will share the art of belly dance in a fun and creative way that will loosen your muscles, assist with flexibility, increase your vitality, and even assist in reducing anxiety. Our bodies are a gift and love to move. These fundamental skills are easy to learn, easy to build on, and easy to share with others. You won’t know unless you try; right?

BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE GUITAR

Instructor: Lissa "Flicker" Alfred

Location: Treehouse Porch Picnic Table

Maximum 12 students

Do you have a guitar? Have you wanted to learn how to play basic chords so you can sing with your girls, friends, at campfires, or just for yourself? I will guarantee you will play several songs in 10 minutes! Just think what you will learn in an hour!!

Materials needed: An acoustic guitar (we can share if needed).

BEGINNER UKULELE

Instructor: Pat Sherwood

Location: Racoon Ridge Pavillion

Maximum 10 students

Do you have a ukulele? Learn some terms, how to tune your ukulele, how to read songs with guitar chords and translate to ukulele, and a few simple songs.

BUTTON FLOWER BOUQUET

Instructor: Patty Townsend

Location: Outside at Palomino Porch

Maximum 16 students

Craft a colorful bouquet of flowers out of buttons. So cute - great idea for troop craft or Mother’s Day gift.

Participants need to bring their own pair of needle nose pliers from home. All other supplies provided.

CANVAS BAGS

Instructor: Juanette Alley

Location: Inside Pool House Screened Porch

Maximum 20 students

Learn how to personalize canvas bags that look like no other. Grab a plain canvas bag, pick out your favorite fabric, and match it with trim (yarn, ribbon, etc...) to border it. The fabric will be ironed on the bag, so make sure it’s heat resistant. These bags are simple and cheap to make, are reusable, and can be used for many purposes. They can help keep your belongings together and organized.

Supplies participants need to bring:

Canvas/Tote Bag: approximately 13.5” W X 13.5” H & 4” D

Something to tie back hair

Fabric (Cotton) about ½ yard

Ribbons or yarn to trim and decorate

Scissors to cut fabric

CHARCUTERIE BOARDS

Instructor: Sally Johnson

Location: Inside at Pool House Kitchen

Maximum 16 students

Everyone loves a good charcuterie board, however, when you are the host... how do you know which meats and cheeses to pair together? Why do fruits and nuts belong on the board? How can you make it look like a magazine cover?

Learn how to pair meats, cheese, nuts, and more to make the perfect snacking board for any occasion. Let’s snack! All supplies provided.

COLORFUL BOWLS

Instructor: Carol Bowman

Location: Inside at Laird West Lodge

Maximum 12 students

Go beyond bracelets into colorful art that you can display in your home. Almost every family with small

children has tons of pony beads, however, not many people think about making other things, such as bowls, out of them. Do it here first! All supplies provided.

COLOR WALK

Instructor: Donna Tharp

Location: Outside Horseshoe Bend

Maximum 20 students

We are surrounded by color, and we largely take it for granted. This is an opportunity to experience color in a way you never have before. We’ll hike the road around camp while wearing these chromotherapy mood enhancing glasses and explore the way we see and experience the world of color. (Yep; real chromotherapy

glasses!) It is said that each color, hue, tint, and shade have characteristics that affect our physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Try all of them to investigate and take notes about what you see and how it makes you feel.

Instructor: Trudy White & Meredith Lewis

Location: Outside at Laird West Back Porch

Maximum 12 students

Don't know how to knit? Don't think you can? Try knitting ear warmers on a round loom; it’s easy-peasy. Girls 8 years+ can make these for themselves, presents

and clothing closets at local charities. Yarn will be provided. Other loom creations will be discussed and displayed.

Supplies participants will need to bring:

9.5" Loom Kit (includes round loom, loom hook and yarn needle). Amazon, Michael’s, and Joann's have loom sets, and be sure to use a coupon at Michael's or Joann's. Single loom kits are usually available on Amazon.

Instructors: Theresa Ellington, Ravenclaw House

Location: Outside at Game Field Pavillion

Maximum 24 students

Calling all Wizards and Muggles! Gather with fellow Harry Potter lovers as we dive into the world of Hogwarts and all things Wizarding World!

Test your knowledge, show your skill, and win some awesome prizes! Costumes are encouraged. Butterbeer will be served.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA

HOT CHOCOLATE & GINGERBREAD

WHITE CHOCOLATE LATTE BOMBS

Instructors: Rachel Beggs

Location: Horseshoe Hollow Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

Surprise your friends with the delicious pleasure of hot chocolate bombs and gingerbread latte bombs. We’ll make and taste some, so bring a coffee mug from home to try one and also a container to take a few extra home with you. I will supply everything else. ZEN

Instructor: Self-directed

Location: Anywhere

Maximum 24 students

Keep the block open to chill and read a book or spend some quiet time. It’s your experience. Sometimes it’s good to sit and breathe.

COOKING OVER SUPPER

New this year! Block 4 & Cooking Over Supper experiences! Consider cooking out with a small group instead of eating supper in the dining hall. Group sizes are limited to 12 for intimate settings.

The following classes begin in Block 4 and run over supper until 6:30 pm.

*Scouts Honor: Please only sign up for one “Cooking Over” session (either lunch or dinner) to give as many people as possible a cooking over opportunity.

ELEGANT & COLORFUL CAMP COOKING

Instructor: Rebecca Vallo

Location: Horseshoe Bend Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

Camp food doesn't have to be the same old, same old. We’re cooking salmon, in foil packs, with many colorful vegetables to choose from. This could be scrumptious. We’ll talk about all the tips and tricks: set up the campfire, wrap the pack, and use all our senses to get it right. Vegetarian/Vegan friendly.

Supplies needed:

Mess kit/tableware

MESS KIT COOKERY

Instructor: Margaret Button

Location: Horseshoe Arch Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

Delicious meals without bringing the whole kitchen!

Ever feel like you have as many dishes to wash at camp as you do at home? Tired of lugging cast iron with you every time? Do you rely on foil packs because they are “no mess”? Ever look at a traditional mess kit and wonder “How?"

We are going to cook fabulous meals, in our mess kits, to add interest and variety to your outdoor cook book. There will be cake.

Supplies needed:

Mess kit suitable for cooking IN, like a traditional metal mess kit or fire safe backpacking cook set

TEX-MEX FIESTA

Instructor: Kate Marshall

Location: Raccoon Ridge Kitchen & Fire Circles

Maximum 12 students

This is for folks who love outdoor cooking AND the flavors of the Southwest - Fiesta-style! We'll begin with fresh Guacamole and Grilled Steak Nachos, then move on to prepare a no-cook Healthy Southwest Camping Salad.

For the main course, Dutch Oven Chicken Enchiladas and Campfire Pinto Beans. What better way to finish than with Dutch Oven Tres Leche Cake and Mexican Coffee? Cue the Mariachi Band, shake the maracas, and shout Ole! Es delicioso!

OPTIONAL: BLOCK 5

LATE NIGHT CLASSES...

After the evening campfire is over, half of us will want to go back to our cabins, relax or take a shower. It's already 9 pm.

Others will want to stay up later and have another round of fun before bed. We've got you. We're offering a limited number of evening classes for the night owls. Everyone else should take some Zen Time.

Saturday, Block 5 Classes start at 9:00 pm. Pick one, but have a backup in mind!

PAPER

Instructor: Olivia Alexander

Location: Inside Horseshoe Hollow Unit Shelter

Maximum 16 students

Make something out of nothing ... earrings out of recycled paper. We will paint the paper beautiful colors of your choice, dry, and cut our shapes and seal them. Then put the earrings together. Great project for any program grade level.

FRIENDSHIP BRACELET

Instructors: Donnie Sexton

Location: Palomino Porch

Maximum 20 students

Friendship bracelets- who likes sparkly things? Sit with us at the picnic tables on Palomino porch after campfire and let’s make a few. Choose your colors, hang out, and relax after a long day.

All supplies provided.

EARRINGS FROM RECYCLED

NERTZ AT NIGHT!

Instructor: Patricia Marshall

Location: Outside at the Game Field

Maximum 30 students

Have you had a long week? Would you like to throw something?? This is just the class for you! During this class we will throw some paint and have some fun while we are at it! You are welcome to bring any kind of protective gear (goggles, poncho, shoe covers, etc.), but no supplies are required.

We’ll do this twice on the games field after campfire in the dark. Takes about 30 minutes.

Instructor: Hilary Jirasek & Skylar McCabe

Location: Inside at Treehouse Unit Shelter

Maximum 20 students

Nertz is a great card game for troops to pass some time, connect with each other, and have fun. Nertz is quick paced. It can be played by yourself but is more fun with friends! The more the merrier, and kids love how fast paced it can get.

This game mixes solitaire with the goal of getting rid of your ‘Nertz pile’ before anyone else in the game does. It can be played with as many people as you can fit around the table that have a deck of cards with a unique back! Pull up a chair, laugh a lot, and you’ll have an easy to play card game to teach your troop.

SUPPLIES NEEDED - Bring a deck of cards with a unique design on the back. Everyone playing in the group needs a deck of cards that can be sorted out from the others.

SINGING AFTER DARK

Instructor: Doreen Brown, Master of Ceremonies, and guest national Songbird friends

Location: Stage

Maximum 40 students

We’re the campfire die-hards. Once the large crowd has gone, we’ll take a bio break and come back for more. We’ve got 90 minutes to sing the old songs, talk about what makes a good campfire program, and strum our guitars or ukuleles.

Instructor: Sherri Jurak

Location: Horseshoe Arch Unit House

Maximum 16 students

Yin Yoga will be practiced. A Yin yoga class usually

consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. These areas are especially rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer.

Beginner and seasoned yogis are encouraged to come. Now’s your chance to try something new!

Bring your yoga mat and water bottle.

ZEN TIME

Instructor: Self-directed Location: Anywhere

Maximum 200

It's 9 pm. Take this option to go back to your cabin and chill, take a shower, read a book or whatever. Sometimes it's good to get a good night's rest and go to bed.

SWEET SOUL YOGA

Registration instructions

Before you register: We highly recommend reading through this guide and making some decisions about what you'd like to register for before completing the registration process. Our registration system isn't as friendly to schedule changes after the fact as we would like for it to be, and we want to make sure you have the best experience.

1. Go to gsEvents at www.gsnetx.org/events. Search for Retreat 2023 to find the correct event listing.

2. Go to the right-hand side of the page and add the number of members that you’d like to sign up using the plus sign, then click the green Log In button.

3. Log in using your Girl Scout email address. If you have trouble logging into gsEvents, please reach out to the GSNETX Customer Care team at customercare@gsnetx.org.

4. Under Assign attendees, select the members that you’d like to register. You’ll have the option to toggle between selecting adults for your household or from your troop. If you’re registering multiple adults for the event, you will have to go through this process for each member.

5. Scroll down and select an option or a class for each event block. Be sure to make a selection in each event block and refer to the classes in this planning guide for more information.

6. On the Add your details screen, click Review Cart.

7. On the Review your cart screen, you’ll be given the option to make a donation to GSNETX as part of your event registration. Scroll down past it and click the box under the Girl Scout Promise and Law that says “I agree to the Girl Scout Promise and Law” then click Add Payment Details.

8. Enter your payment details then click Submit Payment.

9. You’ll reach the Payment confirmation page and you’re registered for Adult Retreat! You should receive a confirmation email acknowledging your registration and be able to pull up the detailed information in MyGS. We will send more detailed confirmation information and instructions closer the week of the event.

10. Adult Retreat guests will be invited to an eventexclusive Rallyhood site after registering to get the latest information on our event, ask questions, talk with other guests, and more. You'll receive your Rallyhood invite in early September.

Special THANKS to our Adult Retreat Planning Team, Unit Leaders, and Instructors!

Planning Team Members:

Co-Event Chairs: Lizzy Seidemann & Melissa Macias

GSNETX Staff Liaison: Donna Tharp ·

Instructors: Rebecca Vallo

Facilities & Parking: Elizabeth Harris

Unit Leader Chair: Kate Marshall

Check In Experience: Sandy Wright & Debbie Cox

Camp Nurse/First Aid: Christina Stenger & Marissa Corsiga

Camp Socials & Mixers: Carol Bowman

Ceremonies: Doreen Brown

Marketing & PR: Erin Cooper

Service Project: Lisa Sypherd

Grub Master: Cindy Katuin

Instructors:

Ahsan Ale-Rasool

Lissa (Flicker) Alfred

Juanette Alley

Rachael Beggs

Linda Blake

Carol Bowman

Doreen Brown

Christina Bryant

Margaret Button

Amy Byalick

Jennifer Chatterly

Cassandra Chitwood

Erin Cooper

Allison Despain

Theresa Ellington

Cine Evans

Unit Leaders:

Racoon Ridge: Kate Marshall

Tree House: Doreen Brown, Brandy Garner, & Erin Cooper

Horseshoe Bend: Marta Lusk & Illeana Framjee

Laird West: Sandy Wright & Caroline Ritzer

Horseshoe Arch: Amy Byalik & Sara Ralstin

Horseshoe Hollow: Lisa Sypherd & Olivia

Alexander

Elizabeth Harris

Paula Hiett

Lynn Johnson

Sally Johnson

Sherri Jurak

Emily Leidy

Meredith Lewis

Patricia Marshall

Kate Marshall

Aamina Masood

Skylar McCabe

Lisa Metcalf

Richel Newborg

Tina Park

Michele Pettigrew

Robin Phelan

Carolyn Ritzer

Karen Rush

Fareedah Saleem

Donna Maria Sexton

Pat Sherwood

Kathy Sproull

Donna Tharp

Patty Townsend

Amber Troxtell

Rebecca Vallo

Crystal (Munchkin)

Welch

Trudy White

Laura Williams

Sue (Birdie) Wilbur

Tejas Archers

Tejas Riders