Girl Scout SWAP-a-Palooza

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Date: Sat Oct 17, 9:00 AM EST - Sat Oct 17, 12:00 PM EST

Council Program Events,

In-Person

Daisies,

Brownies,

Juniors

Celebrate fall with swaps and friendship!🍂

Experience the magic of autumn at Camp Timber Ridge during a special day of Girl Scout sisterhood. Surrounded by crisp air and falling leaves, gather around a cozy campfire to share songs 🎶 and enjoy sweet s'mores. Express your creativity by making and trading swaps that showcase Georgia's unique wildlife. Connect with new and familiar friends as you explore the outdoors and embark on a nature scavenger hunt filled with seasonal discoveries. 🌲

Questions? gsprogram@gsgatl.org

Logistics:

This event will be inside and outside at Camp Timber Ridge. Please be prepared with weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Water bottles are not available for purchase.

Audience:

This program is for Daisies (grades K-1), Brownies (grades 2-3), Juniors (grades 4-5). Each Girl Scout must be accompanied by an adult (parent, guardian, or Troop Leader), within typical safety ratios., This event is for Girl Scout Troops and families to participate together., Siblings 3 and under are free and don't require registration. Please register siblings 4 years old and older., Siblings and friends within the same age range are welcome to join; please include them in the registration. Not yet a Girl Scout? Non-members are welcome to check out this event! If you register after the event, you'll receive a discount on your membership.

Pricing:

Due to the nature of this program, participating adults will incur the same fee as Girl Scouts. Adults will be able to participate alongside their Girl Scouts in this activity and will utilize the same supplies and equipment. We encourage you to be ENGAGED, let your GIRL SCOUT take the LEAD, and HAVE FUN!

Getting There & Parking:

You will be parking at the Mableton Service Center, 5601 N. Allen Rd. Mableton, GA 30126. Upon your arrival park in the designated area and follow the signs to Camp Timber Ridge.
We will have limited parking at Camp Timber Ridge for those with accessibility concerns. Please leave this parking open for those who may require it to participate.
A Camp Timber Ridge Map can be found here: CampTimberRidge-DirectionsMap.pdf

Arrival & Check In:

You will find the Check in Table near the entrance to Camp Timber Ridge. We will be located near the accessible parking.

Please have your QR code tickets ready to scan. If you don’t have this available, we’ll be able to look you up. If you are meeting your troop at the event, you are welcome to wait in the covered pavilion next to accessible parking/check in.

Activities & More:

We cannot wait to see you! We look forward to making and sharing swaps, playing Minute to Win It games, sharing sisterhood at the multiple photo op spots, and getting messy (or observing) at some interactive stations!
Each attendant will earn a "Swap-a-palooza" fun patch.
It is not required, but you may bring some SWAPs to share. Look for staff members wearing a lavender GSGATL shirt, they might just have a cool and unique SWAP to share!

Food & Drink:

No food will be available for purchase.
Feel free to bring a small snack.
Reusable water bottles are encouraged!

Safety & Security:

This is NOT a drop-off event. All Girl Scouts will need to be accompanied by an adult (parent, guardian, or Troop Leader) within typical safety ratios. If you experience an emergency during the event, please contact a GSGATL staff member or volunteer to assist you.

Sensory Friendly Accommodations:

This event will feature a Sensory Friendly Areas for anyone who needs a quiet moment. This space is away from the crowds to take some deep breaths surrounded by the tall trees of Camp Timber Ridge.

Other Notes:

Please wear your Girl Scout uniform or t-shirt. Keep in mind some activities may get messy (paint, nature based science, etc.). Closed toe shoes are strongly recommended!
We will have a photographer and videographer on-site during the event. If you would like to opt-out of being photographed, please let staff know at check-in.
Camp Timber Ridge is a camp setting. It has rocky footpaths, steep walkways to access some areas, and inclines. Please email k5girlscouts@gsgatl.org with any accessibility concerns so that we can plan accordingly!