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Cabin Camping Independent Study

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Congratulations on taking the next step in Outdoor Progression. This manual will help guide you through the processes needed to plan, experience and evaluate a simple overnight experience for your girls in either a lodge, cabin, or hotel location. This manual will not prepare you to build fires or cook over anything other than a range, stove or microwave. For camping that involves fire building and other cooking methods, you will need to take Camping Basics or Troop Camp Training. At the end of this Self-Study Guide, you will find an exam. You will need the current editions of the following resources to complete the exam:

Volunteer Essentials Cabin Camping Independent Study Guide

You can complete the quiz online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cabincamping. Once it is received and evaluated, you will receive your certificate electronically. If you have any questions, call Alison Lynch, Troop and SU Support Specialist at 800-341-4007.

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ARE YOU READY? YES!

□ Can you help girls plan for a trip? □ Can you assess the readiness of the girls for this type of trip? □ Are you prepared to handle emergencies? □ Are you familiar with the appropriate safety standards? □ Are you familiar with the appropriate Council paperwork?

Is this something you feel comfortable doing, once your training is complete? If not, what do you need to do to help you feel more comfortable?

IS THE TROOP READY? □ Can they work together as a troop? □ Do they get along with each other? □ Do they follow directions? □ Have they participated in a meaningful way in planning activities for the troop? □ Have they shown responsibility for handling details needed to prepare for a simple day

outing?

ARE THE GIRLS READY? All of

Them Some of Them

None of Them

They WANT to go. They know WHY they are going. They have had experiences away from home. They can follow directions. They use the buddy system. They follow safety rules. They know how to dress properly for different kinds of weather.

They stay with the group. They can cope with new people. They can cope with strange bathrooms or latrines (porta-potties).

They can cope with outdoor night noises. They keep track of their property, like sweaters. They can sleep in unfamiliar places. They can plan part of a simple meeting. They can carry out plans that have been made.

Remember, the more checks you have in the “All of Them” and “Some of Them” columns, the

more enjoyable and easy the outing will be for the girls and you!

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CHALLENGES ON OVERNIGHTS “Be prepared” is the best way to meet the challenges of an overnight with young girls.

• Start with a pre-event parents meeting - Parents can help you prepare the girls at home if they know what to expect and how to help you prepare for the adventure. Ask the parents to review the Health History Record and update it. Assure them that no girl will be excluded because of conditions listed on the record, that all information is kept completely confidential, and that you need to be aware of any allergies or conditions so that you can make sure the girls are safe and you are prepared. Review the Girl Scout guidelines on prescription and over-the-counter medications in Volunteer Essentials, Chapter 4: Safety Wise). Ask about sleeping disorders and how the family handles the situation. Be sensitive to embarrassment and ask privately.

• Talk with the girls about what to expect - Tell the girls as much as possible about where they are going and what they will be doing in the planning weeks prior to the event. Visit the site or show them pictures if possible. This is no time for surprises! Let the girls share their feelings about their first night in another place (visiting relatives, staying with a friend, etc). Find out who has NEVER been away from home and ask her what she thinks it will be like.

• Getting to sleep - The girls will be excited and overtired; getting them quiet at night can be frustrating to the leader. Some tips are listed below:

o Encourage them to bring a small stuffed animal or security blanket o Have girls sleep alternately head to foot and an arm’s length apart to avoid spreading

germs o Decide ahead of time how the group will sleep: buddies, small groups, all together o Strategically place an adult/leader to keep talkers and night owls at bay o Before heading to bed, take time to listen to night sounds. A sound you know is not

nearly as scary as one you don’t. This time may also help unwind and relax the overtired girl

o Plug in a few nightlights if room is really dark so girls can find their way o Say goodnight with a story or serenade. After everyone is tucked in, read aloud a

story, not scary, or sing a few songs for a couple of minutes. It relaxes girls, discourages talking and masks unfamiliar sounds.

o Girls will follow adults’ example, so avoid sitting up and talking with each other until the wee small hours of the night.

• Staying asleep - Teach the girls ahead of time to awaken their buddy if they must use the bathroom in the night. Keep a nightlight on in the bathroom, if possible. Talk about courtesy to others. Occasionally a girl will sleepwalk or have night terrors. Use the same reasoning the family uses at home. Stay calm, reassure the girl, and take her away from the group until she has calmed down.

• The morning can be stressful - Expect the girls to wake up early, often with the first light of day! Talk with them and ask them for suggestions on keeping quiet until others wake up (early risers can go in one room, read a book, or play a quiet game). Agree on a wake-up time (make it reasonable). Prepare yourself to deal with a girl’s feelings (and the group’s), i.e. if she has had bad dreams, been sleepwalking, wet the bed or is homesick.

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TIPS ON SPECIFIC PROBLEMS • Homesickness – This can occur at any age and often has physical symptoms such as

headaches or stomach aches, and is most common in the evening. A lack of self-confidence in an ability to cope with the situation without the support of the parent and the family can lead to anxiety. Children need parents and leaders who acknowledge their feelings and help them feel capable. It is not helpful to argue, coax or cajole. It only encourages children to be manipulative. These suggestions may help the situation:

o Help her feel at home; settle her with her things and help her become familiar with the site.

o Get her a special buddy – a child who will reach out to be sure she is included in things.

o Be aware of her – show her signs of encouragement when she participates and tries to have fun.

o Delegate special chores and responsibilities to help her feel useful and keep her mind off herself.

o Talk it out with her and help her see that her feelings are not unusual and they are a challenge to be met. Everyone will be proud of her if she sticks it out.

• Bedwetting – This is dealt with privately. The girl can be prepared with a rubber pad or plastic bag inside the sleeping bag or bedroll. Assign her as the Bathroom Monitor (the wake-up buddy for girls that need to use the bathroom). Take her to the bathroom before you retire for the night, cut down her fluid intake after dinner (unless very hot), and let her know you will not embarrass her if she has an “accident”.

• Disagreements – Arguments and petty bickering among girls can make an overnight experience unpleasant for both girls and adults. These pointers may help you deal with this frustration:

o Don’t get emotionally involved, take sides or play favorites – even if it’s your own daughter in the squabble!

o Remember to emphasize the Girl Scout Law, “sister to every Girl Scout”. o All behavior has a goal for the individual. What is the girl trying to accomplish – get

attention? Establish power? Protect herself from real or imagined threats to territory, friends, possessions? The answer may help you deal with the conflict.

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Camping Standards Please note that the standards given are established rules or principles intended to serve as a model or example. These standards apply to all groups using Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council sites, including Council troops, out-of-Council troops and Non-Girl Scout groups. If you have any further questions, please contact the Program Registrar at the Newark Resource Center, 800-341-4007.

GSCB Site Use Standards Damage: Please use your GSCB CAMPING REPORT to report any damage of campsite or equipment. Troop Camping Report: ALL troops are responsible for turning in their report either at check-out with the Ranger or Liaison or by forwarding them to Council. This information is vital; we need to know if repairs are necessary as well as keeping track of equipment damage and needs. Please do your part and turn your report in. This will enable troops to have the best camping experience possible. Leave at Home: The following are not permitted on Council campsites: Pets Trailers Power Saws Gasoline Lanterns, Stoves or Heaters Alcoholic Beverages, Narcotics, and Firearms Girls should also refrain from bringing electronic equipment to camp. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all of the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council buildings. Smoking will be allowed in designated outdoor smoking areas only. Please refrain from smoking in the presence of children. Smoke in fire circles only. Do not leave cigarette butts in the fire circle – they must be kept in a metal tin and removed from Council property. Candles are NOT permitted on camp properties, except for during candle ceremonies. Conservation: Leave moss, wild flowers and other living things growing in their own areas. Do not sweep paths in and around units. Leaves and twigs serve as ground cover and protection from erosion. Do not line paths with rocks. Do not dig holes or trenches on any Council sites. Equipment: All units have standard equipment provided (see “Troop Checklist” for unit inventory). Do not move equipment from one site to another. If you move equipment within a site, such as mattresses, tables, etc., put them back before you leave camp. Fireplaces: If the building has a fireplace, you may have a fire ONLY if you use a three-hour fire log. Make sure the fireplace damper is open. Make sure there is a bucket of water nearby. Before you light your three-hour fire log, roll up a sheet or two of newspaper and light one end. Hold the lighted newspaper in the flue to warm the chimney. The open damper causes convection (hot air rising) and your fireplace won’t smoke. Plan your use of the fireplace to allow the fire log to completely burn out before you clean out the ashes. Ashes should be put outside in the ash can. The fire must be attended to at all times. You cannot cook anything over a fire log. Fire Circles: May NOT be used until someone takes Camping Basics training! Disposal of ashes: If your site’s ash can is full, please contact the ranger and let them dispose of the ashes for you.

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Food and Equipment: Troops should bring their own kitchen equipment. Be sure that everything brought to camp is packed when you are preparing to leave. Clean refrigerators. Dishwashing: If you are a Girl Scout group please remember to use the three basin method of dishwashing. Start with hot soapy water, do a warm rinse and cold sanitization (1/2 capful of chlorine bleach to 1-gallon cold water). Dump rinse water down the sinks provided at the unit. Be sure to clean the sinks out before you leave. Be sure plates are scraped clean before they are put in the dishwater. Disinfecting Mattresses: This procedure is required by the State and County Health Departments. Procedure to follow upon arrival: Wipe each plastic covered mattress with Clorox wipes or other disinfecting wipes. For situations involving a bed wetter: The mattress must be disinfected before leaving camp. Visitors: If you are expecting visitors, please let the Ranger know in advance. Visitors must park their cars in the parking lot, not at the unit. Pets: Pets are not permitted in camp, unless functioning as a service animal. Bathrooms:

• Clean toilets and sinks upon arrival at the campsite, each morning and just before leaving the site. Showers should be used at your discretion. If you use a shower, you must clean it thoroughly before AND after you shower.

• A disinfectant is to be used daily to scrub lids, seats, and sinks.

• Only toilet paper and human waste is to be put in the toilets.

• Please provide paper bags for feminine hygiene products to be placed in garbage cans.

• Please do not put feminine hygiene products of any nature or the paper bags in the toilets.

• Toilet paper is to be provided by the group using the unit. (Toilet paper will not be available in other units. If you are planning to hike, plan to carry a roll of toilet paper with you in case you need to use a latrine.)

Emergency Contact Person: This is an adult the leader may contact in case there is a change in the troop’s plans, which requires that families at home be notified. This adult should have the names and telephone numbers of everyone attending the camping trip and the names and phone numbers of all drivers for the trip to and from camp. The Emergency Contact person should also have the camp Ranger’s name and phone number, the phone number of the police station nearest camp, the camp number, and site in which the group is staying. The family of each camper should have the name and telephone number of the emergency contact person in case they must be reached. The emergency contact person should be an adult who is willing to be available by telephone during the entire camp stay. A Girl Scout is Courteous: When walking through or visiting other units in camp, ask permission and please do not interrupt their program. This is someone else’s home for the weekend.

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Parents Bringing Campers to Camp: Please make certain that the parents driving your girls to camp know the name of the unit you will be staying in and your troop number. This will save the Ranger from searching camp trying to locate the proper unit and troop. The Ranger is not responsible for towing emergencies should a car be stuck or need service. Please call a local towing service if you need assistance. Curfew: All units must be completely quiet by 11:00pm. Remember, voices carry at night.

A GIRL SCOUT ALWAYS LEAVES A PLACE BETTER THAN SHE FOUND IT. DID YOU LEAVE THE SITE AS CLEAN AND NEAT AS POSSIBLE?

WE NEED YOUR COOPERATION! These are the GSCB Site Standards. Make sure you are aware of the standards of the site your girls select to do their overnight. It is imperative that Girl Scouts adhere to the standards of sites to set a good example for others!

Remember the 5 P’s of Outings: Planning – Girls do the planning with the help of leaders. Plan trips at least one month in advance for overnights, earlier for longer durations. Trips should be planned within troop meetings so that all girls have their input. Things to cover include finding sites, transportation, shopping, extra adult assistance, budget, and equipment needed for both girls and the troop. Program – Girls decide what they want to do while on the trip. This could include badge work, Journeys work, patch program, hikes, treasure hunts, crafts, games, etc. Progression – Girls move on once they have mastered a skill. Progression allows them to be confident enough to go on to something more challenging. Permissions – Leader gets the appropriate permissions from Council for site usage, Service Unit for Trip Application, Parent Permission Form for each girl, use of certain equipment and or activities. Prevention – Leaders and girls check site for hazards, set boundaries, discuss behavior expectations, wear proper clothing, create balanced program, follow proper safety guidelines, etc.

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Countdown to Overnight With Girls Leaders To Do

Pre Meeting #1 Discuss overnight Decide site, activities for trip Learn active song

Make site reservations Submit necessary forms to Service Unit and Council

Pre-Meeting #2 Plan menu and create shopping list Plan troop equipment needs Plan and complete budget

Ask for adult volunteers for shopping/driving/chaperones (Drivers must be 21, licensed, insured and drive registered vehicle with enough seat belts for everyone)

Pre-Meeting #3 Plan schedule for trip Review personal equipment list and show packing process Discuss dressing for weather Practice rolling sleeping bags

Send parent permission forms home Include details of trip, personal equipment list, health history cards

Pre-Meeting #4 Practice safety skills Practice simple first aid

Pre-Meeting #5 Discuss behavior expectations Make kaper chart Plan any ceremonies Learn two quiet songs Set up transportation system

Make arrangements for shopping trip Collect permission slips Note: These can be delegated tasks

Pre-Meeting #6 Review plans for trip Answer any questions Have girls check troop equipment against list Go shopping Have girls bring gear, if packed for trip already

Get ready, pack your own stuff and your sense of humor and

ENJOY!

REMEMBER to evaluate the trip at the meeting after the trip so that girls can find out what things worked, what things they would do differently, what things they liked and what things they would not want to do again. Evaluating a trip helps make the next trip better.

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BUDGETING All girls, regardless of their level, are able to understand budgets. Younger girls can be given play money to figure out that when the money is gone, they can’t do what they want. Remember that all the money in the troop belongs to the girls in the troop and they are the ones responsible for how it is spent. Leaders can help them by making them aware of the budgeting process from the beginning. One example of a trip budgeting worksheet is below:

Projected

Cost Actual Cost Notes

INCOME

Bank Balance

Sponsor

Girl’s Cost for Trip

Adult’s Cost for Trip

Total Income

EXPENSES

Food

Cleaning Supplies

First Aid Supplies

Troop Equipment

Program Supplies

Facility Rental Fee

Travel Expenses

Other:

Total Expense

Balance Remaining

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TRIP SECURITY Know Where Each Girl is At All Times

• Use the buddy system regularly before the trip – PRACTICE.

• Follow the girl/adult ratio listed in Chapter 4: Safety Wise in Volunteer Essentials

• Divide troop into smaller groups, with at least one adult per group.

• Make sure each adult knows/recognizes the girls for whom she is responsible.

• Wear easily identifiable clothing.

• Use head counts before and after each stage of an activity. Check Out the Safety of Site Ahead of Time

• Use Site Safety Checklist in this packet. Teach Girls What to Do if Confronted by Strangers

• Develop an agreed upon signal for girls to use if they are uncomfortable.

• Teach them how to react safely when confronted by a stranger who is bothering them.

• Observe each girl practice the procedure. Teach Girls What to Do if They Become Separated from the Troop/Group

• Identify safe sources of help.

• Identify who NOT to ask for help.

• If possible and safe, instruct girl to stay where she first realizes she is lost.

• Give each girl the number of a place or person to call if they become separated.

• If in outdoor/camping situation, practice S.T.O.P. (Sit, Think, Observe and Plan).

• Observe each girl practice the procedure.

SUPERVISION OF GIRLS Adults accompanying girls should be chosen for their patience, flexibility and good judgment. They need to understand their responsibilities during the trip:

• Leader should explain their expectations of adults before the trip

• Adults should know the trip plan, safety systems, buddy system and emergency procedures

• Adult drivers should know transportation safety standards

• Adults should attend pre-trip meetings if possible and know equipment needed for trip, rules and schedule.

Supervision means:

• Encouraging girls to try new things

• Watching, guiding and directing girls

• Intervening before injuries occur

• Modeling the behavior you want the girls to use

• Taking full responsibility for the girls in their group or activity

• Providing effective discipline when necessary

• Knowing where girls are at all times

• Being easily located by girls when they need help

• Providing praise for effort and achievement

• Helping to remind girls of hygiene (combing hair, washing hands, changing clothes)

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HOTEL SECURITY AND SAFETY TIPS Although every reputable hotel works hard to ensure the safety and security of its guests, each guest’s cooperation and safety consciousness are still essential. When staying in hotels, leaders should make sure that every group member knows the following safety and security tips: In the Hotel

• When you enter your hotel room, always lock the door behind you. Use the chain or latch bar if there is one.

• If someone knocks, ask who it is before you open the door. Don’t hesitate to call the front desk to confirm that hotel staff is at your door.

• Don’t call your room number out to a friend while in the hotel lobby or hallways. You never know who might be listening.

• Don’t display your room key or folder with your room number on it at any time, especially in the elevator on the way to your room.

Valuables

• Leave all irreplaceable possessions at home. Do not attempt to hide anything in your room.

• Use hotel safety deposit boxes when available.

• Don’t take valuable jewelry on a trip. If you do, wear it or carry it with you at all times, never leave it in your room.

• Carry your camera with you at all times.

• Never leave cash, traveler’s checks, personal checks or credit cards in your room.

• Keep a list of all traveler’s checks and credit card numbers with you and leave a copy at home just in case.

Luggage

• Never leave luggage unattended at the hotel or airport.

• Lock your suitcases when you leave your hotel room. Be aware, most thieves can unlock them.

Lost/Missing Items

• Notify hotel security or the police immediately if you discover something missing. A list of traveler’s checks and credit card numbers will help.

Fire Safety

• On arrival, carefully read the fire safety information provided by the hotel.

• Be sure to: o Locate the emergency exits on your floor o Locate the nearest fire alarm and read the instructions on its use o Keep a small flashlight on your bedside table along with your room key, wallet

and/or passport. A fire can cause the hotel’s electronic system to fail. o Select a specific place, such as bedside table, where you will put your room key

while in your hotel room. This will help you locate it quickly in the event of an emergency.

o In a fire, follow the instructions in the hotel’s fire safety information.

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o If there is a fire alarm or warning call from hotel management, do the following: ▪ Get out as quickly as possible. Do not stop to gather personal items. Do

take your room key, wallet and flashlight. Without a key, you might be locked out of your room, which may be a safer place to be if hallways or stairwells are dense with smoke.

▪ Before leaving the room, feel the door to the corridor. If door is warm, do not open it. If door is cool, open it slowly with your foot or shoulder propped up against it so you can slam it shut if heavy smoke or flames are visible.

▪ If hallway looks safe, go to nearest emergency exit. If there is smoke in hallway, first wet a towel and put it over your face to reduce smoke inhalation and stay low. Close all doors behind you to help block the fire’s spread.

▪ When you reach the emergency exit, feel the door. If it’s hot, the fire is in the stairwell so use an alternate route.

▪ Never use the elevators during a fire unless instructed to or accompanied by fire department. Many elevator controls are heat sensitive and will take you to the floor where the fire is located.

▪ If your hotel room door is warm or the hallway is dense with smoke, stay in your room and seal around the door with wet towels. Call the hotel operator to report your situation.

▪ Above all, keep a cool head. The byproducts of fire: smoke, poisonous gases and panic, cause most fire deaths. Be prepared and be a survivor.

Additional Tips for Hotel Stays

• Check with hotel management on security measures to ensure that the girls stay in their rooms after bedtime.

• Check to make sure that inappropriate videos are not accessible through TVs in girls’ rooms.

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SITE SAFETY SHEET FOR: __________________________________________________ YES

Site is easily accessible for all members

Site is safe and secure

Site is properly ventilated, heated, and lit

Site is free from obvious hazards

Site has at least two exits

First aid equipment is on hand

Toilets and sanitary facilities are accessible

Telephones or other communications equipment is accessible

Emergency exits are functioning, easily accessible, adequate and well marked

Adequate lighting is available after dusk

NEAREST TELEPHONE:

NEAREST BATHROOM:

NEAREST SAFE DRINKING WATER:

NEAREST HOSPITAL/PHONE NUMBER:

NEAREST EMERGENCY SERVICES/PHONE NUMBER:

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KAPER CHARTS Kapers are chores that every girl is expected to help complete. They are a way for the girls to learn responsibility. It is the Leader’s responsibility to ensure that every girl does her fair share of the responsibilities and fun involved in making troop activities happen. Kapers are an integral part of Girl Scouting. A kaper chart is a tool used to see that duties are shared equally and fairly among ALL the girls. Sample kaper chart is below:

Cooks: Responsible for preparing meals Hostess: Responsible for setting up tables, making centerpieces, picking grace Clean Up: Responsible for setting up dishwashing, clearing tables, washing cooks’ dishes Latrine: Responsible for checking bathrooms, making sure they are well stocked and clean. Every girl should know what her kaper means. They can be posted on the kaper chart or nearby so she can see what she is responsible for doing. Kaper charts should be posted where everyone can see them.

Cooks Hostess Clean Up Latrine

Friday Night

Saturday Morning

Saturday Noon

Saturday Night

Sunday Morning

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GRACES God, Our Father (tune: Frere Jacques) God, our Father; God, our Father Once again; once again We will ask your blessing; We will ask your blessing Amen; Amen Mariner Grace Tune: Dear Lord and Father by Frederick C. Maker, 1887 For all the blue of sky and sea, For flash of seagulls' wing, For wind and wave and spray flung free For stars that will our guide e'er be, Our thanks to thee we sing. God Has Created A New Day Words and Music by Marie Gaudette God has created a new day Silver and green and gold Live that the sunset may find us Worthy His gift to hold Canciones De Nuestra Cabana 1980, p 27 Flintstones Grace Tune: Flintstones Theme Song by Hoyt Curtin, William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, 1960 God is --great --and God is --good And let us thank Him for our food. God is --great --and God is --good And let us thank Him for our food. Amen. Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-men. Amen. Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-men. God is --great --and God is --good And let us thank Him for our... We'll thank Him for our... We'll thank Him for our food!

Johnny Appleseed The Lord is good to me And so I thank the Lord For giving me the things I need The sun, the rain and the appleseed The Lord is good to me And every seed that grows Shall grow into a tree And one day soon There'll be apples there For everyone in the world to share The Lord is good to me We Are Thankful (tune: Are You Sleeping?) We are thankful, we are thankful, For this day, work and play, Learn and share together Girl Scouts together As we live, thanks we give. For Health And Strength For health and strength And daily bread We praise thy name, Oh, Lord. Sing Together p 175 Morning Is Here Morning is here the board is spread Thanks be to God who gives us bread. Substitute “Noontime” or “Evening” NUESTRA CABANA Page 38 Back Of The Bread Back of the bread is the flour Back of the flour the mill Back of the mill is the wind and rain And the Father’s will

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Thanks Be To God Thanks be to God, The Father Almighty. Thanks be to God Who gives us bread. Thanks be to God, The spirit eternal, Thanks be to God forever. (Sung to the tune of Windy) We Thank You Father (same tune as "Lord of the Dance", "Simple Gifts'} We thank you Father for our evening meal For fun and friends and the happiness we feel For blessing and guidance and love we pray Be with us tomorrow and each new day Addams Family Grace Tune: Addams Family Theme (TV) by Vic Muzzy, 1964 Chorus 1 : Da da da dum (snap snap) Da da da dum (snap snap) Da da da dum Da da da dum Da da da dum (snap snap) We thank the Lord for giving The food we need for living And so we ask your blessing, Because we love you so. (repeat first verse) We thank you Lord for giving, The things we need for living The food, the fun, the friendship, The Scouting Fam-i-ly Chorus 2: Ah-ah-amen (snap-snap)* Ah-ah-amen (snap-snap)* Ah-ah-amen, Ah-ah-amen, Ah-ah-amen (snap-snap)* *Note: Cross arms when snapping fingers

Hark To The Chimes Hark to the chimes Come bow your head We thank thee Lord For this good bread. Tune: Westminster Chimes God is Great Tune: Rock Around the Clock by Max C. Freedman and Jimmy DeKnight, @1953 God is great, God is good Now we're gonna thank him for our food We're gonna thank him morning, noon and night We're gonna thank him cause he's out of sight Amen (chi chi chi, chi chi chi, chi chi chi) Amen Thank You For The World So Sweet Thank you for the world so sweet, alleluia, Thank you for the food we eat, alleluia, Thank you for the birds that sing, alleluia Thank you God for everything, alleluia. Tune: Michael Row Your Boat Ashore Eagle Grace The eagle is thankful for the mountain The fish is thankful for the sea We are thankful for the wind and the rain And for what we’re about to receive. World Hunger Grace For food in a world where many walk in hunger For faith in a world where many walk in fear For friends in a world where many walk alone We give you humble thanks, oh Lord NUESTRA CABANA Page 73

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7 LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES (https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles)

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies. Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use. Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups. Repackage food to minimize waste. Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.

2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow. Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams. Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.

In popular areas: Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites. Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy. Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.

In pristine areas: Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails. Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.

3. Dispose of Waste Properly Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest area for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise cathole when finished. Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products. To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.

4. Leave What You Find Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts. Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species. Do not build structures, furniture or dig trenches.

5. Minimize Campfire Impacts Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light. Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires. Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand. Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, and then scatter cool ashes.

6. Respect Wildlife Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers. Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely. Control pets at all times, or leave them at home. Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young or winter.

7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock. Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors. Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.

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PAPERWORK CHECKLIST Required Paperwork: Forms can be downloaded from www.gscb.org or can be received through Service Unit or Council.

Trip and Camping Application (203-PM) o Submit copy to Outdoor Program Consultant (OPC) in your Service Unit at

least 5 weeks prior to your trip. If the trip will be more than three nights, the OPC will forward the form to Council on your behalf.

Parent/Guardian Permission Form o Leader completes top portion, parents complete and return bottom portion to

leader. Take these with you on the overnight.

Girl Health History o Leader needs to take a copy of this card with her whenever the troop leaves

the meeting place. The information on these cards is kept confidential.

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Cabin Camping Independent Home Study Exam

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Please complete the online exam at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cabincamping

OR Complete the following registration form and exam and return to: Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay ATTN: Barb Fallat 225 Old Baltimore Pike Newark, DE 19702

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Home Phone # Alt. Phone #

E-Mail Address:

Service Unit # Troop #

Volunteer Signature: Date Completed: Council Office Use: Received on: __________________ Reviewed on: _________________ Reviewed by: _________________ Certificate emailed on: _________________________

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Cabin Camping Independent Home Study Exam Please complete the following questions: 1. What are the 5 P’s of Outings? 2. When should the girls be involved in the planning of a trip? For questions 3 through 8, choose the word that best completes the sentence from the following choices:

b. Girls’ family c. Vehicles d. Two

e. Three f. Travel g. Additional

h. Council i. Men

3. _________ need separate sleeping areas and bathrooms on overnight trips. 4. If the adults accompanying a troop are related to each other, there must be an

__________________ female adult with the group. 5. All ____________________ travelling on public roads should be equipped with a first aid kit

in case of emergencies. 6. Drivers should stop to rest every ___________ hours. 7. The council, a contact back home, and the _________________ should have a copy of your

troop itinerary. 8. All __________________ safety procedures and preparations provide adequate adult

supervision and maximum safety. 9. One person should be responsible for the troop funds on a trip and keep a daily account of

expenditures. (circle one) True False

10. What is a kaper chart? 11. What is the girl/adult ratio for Brownies going on an overnight event? 12. How many meetings before the overnight event should you start planning? 13. When can you cook outdoors in the fire circle?

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