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Around Camp
from The Golden Link-Winter 2022
by GSSJC
We are excited to announce that construction is underway at the Galveston Bay House on a new Bird Watching Blind and Star Gazing outdoor education space. This new project is being built in collaboration with the University of Texas Gulf Coast Design Lab, the same organization we worked with earlier this year to build the amazing fire pit so many troops have been enjoying. This project will be completed in early December.
If you haven’t visited the new Bay House yet, it is situated on seven acres of land that has a few natural water features that are perfect for bird watching and other activities such as fishing and crabbing. The open land and dark skies on Galveston Island also make it an ideal place for Star Gazing.
Why Girl Scout Camping is So Much FUN
When you hear that you’re going camping with your troop or family, what is the first word that comes to your mind? Most girls think about all the fun they are going to have in the outdoors. The benefits of camping, especially for young children, helps them develop a sense of adventure, experience a new environment and see and hear unfamiliar sights and sounds. They can meet and play with other young girls, learn outdoor survival skills, see wildlife in their natural habitat and explore the beautiful camps maintained by the council. Here are seven tips that will make your next camping trip more enjoyable and to easily remember them they all start with a C like camping.
Care – Care about how you camp by being considerate of others. Caution – Use caution when cooking on a grill or lighting a fire in a fire circle so as not to endanger others or yourself. Improve your camping skills, knowing the right way is the safest way. Courtesy – Practice politeness because it improves the camping experience. Respect the privacy of others. Cleanliness – Practice good, clean camping habits. Pick up litter no matter who left it and be proud of the campsite you leave behind. Remember that Girl Scouts leave a place better than they found it. Cooperation – Observe all camping regulations and rules established to protect our enjoyment of the outdoors. Work cooperatively with others to make it better for everyone.
Conservation – Protect the environment in which we enjoy camping and help those whose job it is to guard and wisely manage our camps natural resources. Endeavor to leave a better outdoors for those who follow us. Common Sense – Apply common sense to every situation, knowing that reason, understanding and humor makes camping better for ourselves and others.
