Green Tie Guys have begun stepping up for girls in our community
Date: Fri Sep 15, 6:00 PM EST - Sun Sep 17, 11:00 AM EST
Are you interested in horses? Do you want a taste of what attending our summer riding camps would be like? Then this is the weekend for you! You’ll get a chance to meet our horses, play games, take a group riding lesson, and engage in other activities to interact with and learn about horses. You may even get to choose a regular camptivity, like archery or canoeing. No prior horse experience is needed.
This event is open to troops and Juliettes with a guardian. We will only accept the number of adults required according to the Volunteer Essentials ratio: Daisies, 1:4; Brownies, 1:6; Juniors, 1:8; Cadettes and up, 1:10. Each troop must have two unrelated female adults in attendance at all times. An additional adult may be added for transportation needs.
Girl Scout Level: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (Grades 4–12)
Badge Connection: Juniors Horseback Riding; Cadette Animal Helpers; Seniors Traveler; Ambassador Photography. Each level will work towards the badge but not earn it.
Girl Fee: $160 Adult Fee: $85
Fee includes: 3 Staff-led activities: 1 riding lesson, 1 ground lesson, 1 all camp elective, 1 self-guided activity and a free period, 4 meals (3 on Saturday, 1 on Sunday), all supplies for staff-led and self-guided programs, staffing for activities, cabin housing for the weekend.
Adult training required: Each troop attending must have at least one adult who has completed the Council Sponsored Events Learning Path and First Aid/CPR.
The Council Sponsored Events Learning Path includes the following training in gsLearn:
- • Safety First
- • Day Trips and Overnights
All adults attending the event (including parents and guardians) must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed a background check.
Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios: This event is open to troops and Juliettes with a guardian. We may be required to limit the number of adults required according to Volunteer Essentials ratio on page 5 of the Safety Activity Checkpoints to allow maximum Girl Scout participation. Each troop must have two unrelated female adults in attendance at all times. An additional adult may be added for transportation needs.
Contact: Sandy "Elf" Lockridge Email: cmwhorses@gsgatl.org Phone: 470-553-0743
