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I really liked kayaking mostly because we did ocean kayaking and we went through caves. - Maggie

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I was so pleased to bring back Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Island of the Blue Dolphins camp for the summer of 2018. This trip is unlike any other camp that we have at GSGLA. Session 3 involved a mom and daughter component and the Girls got a chance to do primitive camping while also using their leadership skills. I introduced the G.I.R.L. Leadership qualities into the Leadership component of the camp. All the Girl Scouts that attended identified as either a Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker or Leader! As you look through the book you will see pictures that exemplify these ideals.

A few memories of the weekend• The Go-Getters up and out of their tents to start breakfast and get us all going.

• The Innovators were great at figuring out our semi-prepared meals and how best to finish preparing them.

• I liked watching the Risk Takers take us out on the Kayaks and move us through the sea caves.

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Seeing the Leaders take charge and get us set up for snorkeling.

Special shout outs to the following• Julia Medina brought an extra “GIRL experience” component to the trip. Julia was able to talk with the girls about various Leadership opportunities they should watch out for.

• McKenna Riley and the Santa Barbara Adventure Company • All the Kayak Guides that were great with the girls and moms.

I hope you enjoy this memory book from your trip to Santa Cruz Island July 27-29, 2018.

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Check into boat docks at Ventura Harbor.

Orientation talk by Melissa Pepe Load all gear onto the boat Board Island Packers boat for the boat trip to island Disembark at Santa Cruz Island Dock Fireman chain to pass all camping gear down the narrow dock and onto the shore Lunch on the rocky beach Carry all gear to group campsite (¾ mile from beach) Walk back to beach for swim test, rock stacking, bug catching, etc. All girls and moms did great!

Dinner of Pasta and salad Hike up a hill for sunset views “Island S’mores” back in camp (chocolate, graham cracker, marshmallow fluff)

Breakfast of pancakes and Lil’ Smokies Make sack lunches Leave for day at beach Get outfitted for kayaking (helmet, life jacket, paddling jacket or wetsuit) Carry kayaks into water Kayaking Back to shore for lunch Picnic lunch at picnic tables Down to beach Snorkeling, lanyard making, napping, Back to camp for burrito dinner After dinner night hike and Ranger talk Back to camp and nilla wafer pudding in a bag

Breakfast of pancakes, Lil’ Smokies, eggs Made sack lunches Break camp Hike all gear out Work on Jr. Ranger program Free time with moms and daughters to look around the island Loaded boat Boarded boat, while boarding some girls sworn in as Jr. Rangers Boat ride back was uneventful Thanks for your help loading the truck up to leave Girls earned the following badges: Cadettes = Prinitive Camper Senior = Adventure Camper Ambassador = Survival Camper

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island packers I felt really lucky to have the opportunity to accompany my daughter on the island of the blue dolphins trip Troop and family cam. Seeing her grow into a true Risk Taker as she tried ocean swimming and snorkeling and cave kayaking for the first time was such a gift. - Brigit

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My favorite memory from camp island of the blue dolphins was snorkeling. This was my favorite memory because I saw the Garibaldi fish and found an abalone shell Sophia Sibley

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During my stay at Santa Cruz I really enjoyed everything I did but what I most enjoyed was kayaking and snorkeling. I also really enjoyed meeting everyone - Maggie

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Something that I noticed that I thought was cool was when the Channel Island foxes were fighting for their territory.

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sunset hikes

What I liked about yesterday was going on the hike to see the sunset and the full moon. I also liked going snorkeling. I also liked going kayaking through the caves, my favorite cave was the greenhouse because we had to time it just right to get through the opening.

I think I am a Risk Taker.

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island s'mores Well staying here I found myself wishing that my Troop was with me.

- Lauren

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island activities I really enjoyed learning about the islands history while walking to Cavern Point, the view was so beautiful. - Isabel

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I truly enjoyed all of the Ranger led programs that we experienced on Santa Cruz Island. Learning about the islands history and animal and plant restoration projects was very educational and much appreciated. - Bridget

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kayaking My favorite part was when we went into the cave, this was my favorite part because it was something new for me and I like the adrenaline rush it gave me. My favorite cave was the greenhouse. - Mia

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The caves here are so beautiful overall Channel Islands is a must place to visit. Thank you Melissa for everything I mean EVERTHING! - Sarah Carrillo

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