As GE veterans know, proceeds from our auctions support our Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts camps, in particular, and Girl Scouting in general. (Look on the website's auction page for more details: go to http://gsgreatescape.org/auction/ and scroll to the bottom for a summary of past donations.)
The GE committee consults with GSEM staff as to the needs we can help fill, and makes an earmarked donation. This year's donation of $1,250.00 will support the purchase of ceiling fans/lights for the Theatre at Camp Wabasso, home of the Great Escape. Wabasso in summer is a residential camp for Girl Scouts, specializing in horse, travel and drama programs (in addition to traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, and crafts.) The new fans will make the Theatre a more useful space for all users.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Any Minute Now...
We had our spring committee meeting last night, and assigned workshop times and spaces. There will be 29 (maybe 30!) workshop choices for you this year. As soon as we get all that up on the website, registration will be open and you can sign up.
Remember, if you "Earlybird" (register before August 1st) you will save $10.00 over the regular price of $55.00. Yes, we kept the price the same this year!
And we discussed which camp improvement project we are going to support with a donation from the auction proceeds. That too will be revealed; watch this site! In the meantime, we found another way to support girls and Girl Scouting; every girl who comes to GSEM's "One If By Land, Two If By Sea" destination will find a Great Escape tote bag on her Mass Maritime dorm bed, filled with swaps, a water bottle and information.
Remember, if you "Earlybird" (register before August 1st) you will save $10.00 over the regular price of $55.00. Yes, we kept the price the same this year!
And we discussed which camp improvement project we are going to support with a donation from the auction proceeds. That too will be revealed; watch this site! In the meantime, we found another way to support girls and Girl Scouting; every girl who comes to GSEM's "One If By Land, Two If By Sea" destination will find a Great Escape tote bag on her Mass Maritime dorm bed, filled with swaps, a water bottle and information.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The 2013 Workshop List is Here!
The workshop list is now up at http://gsgreatescape.org/workshops/ Take a look at what a fantastic group of presenters and workshops are in store for 2013. Next week the committee will meet, assign times for the workshops, and soon we'll have the registration materials available! Watch this space.
Hope to see some of you on Tuesday at the GSEM annual meeting!
Hope to see some of you on Tuesday at the GSEM annual meeting!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Final (maybe?) 2013 Workshop List
If you come to GE this year, you'll have a great selection of workshops to choose from! Here's the (almost final) list. Check the website at gsgreatescape.com for the descriptions to go up really soon now!
Stained Glass Mosaic Night Light
Stained Glass
Snowflakes
Zentangles®
Upcycling T-Shirts
Harmony Singing
Upcycling Plastic Grocery Bags
Fun and Easy Holiday Ornaments
Lashing
Archery
Simple Mosaics
Canoeing for Relaxation
JUMPIN’ JAMAICA!
Beaded Book Thongs
“Back to Basics” outdoor cooking
Me Time Crafts
Yoga for Beginners
No Sew Fleece Blankets
Folded Books
Pysanky Egg Decorating
Friendship Bracelets
Country Line Dance Tutorial
Flower Fairies
Hand and Foot Game
Quilting for Project Linus
Chain Mail Earrings
"Me-Time" Crafts
Off Camp Hike
Sunday, April 21, 2013
More Exciting Workshops On The Way!
More Exciting Workshops On The Way!
Three more fun workshop titles....
Hand and Foot
Round Paper Baubles
Quilting for Project Linus
Notice that there's a community service element there; we are Girl Scouts, always!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
2013 Workshop Preview
2013 Workshop Preview
We are working hard on the list of workshops for October! We aim for a good mix of crafts, personal enrichment and outdoor topics. Here's a sample of this year's topics:
- Crafts: ZENTANGLES
- Enrichment: YOGA
- Outdoor: LASHING
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Present a Workshop at Great Escape!
Present a Workshop at Great Escape!
Do you know how to do something that you would like to teach to others? Can you make something that's fun and beautiful? Is there some great outdoor activity you love to do? Then present it at this year's Great Escape! Presenters get a special rate for the weekend ($10 off the regular price) and it's a great way to meet new people and have fun in the woods. If you have an idea email us at
GSGREATESCAPE@YAHOO.COM
Or maybe you have a friend who would be a great presenter, or you took a workshop that would be appropriate for the Great Escape. Let us know about it!
Watch for the listing of this year's workshops, appearing on the website in April! www.gsgreatescape.org
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