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Page 4A THE BEACON September 2022 The Tradition of Girl Scout Camp Spans Generations Continued from page 1A leaders. My family moved out here from Cincinnati in 1994. I became a Girl Scout leader, and at that time the only local Girl Scout camp was in Batesville. We took seventeen girls to that camp from the St. Leon area, and we noticed that it was the St. Leon parents who stayed to volunteer after the camp. When we had our service unit meeting as Girl Scout leaders, we decided to start our own local camp. Juanita Frye sought out the owners of Lake in the Pines and they agreed to let us come. Our first camp was held in June of 1995. It was called “Let’s Take a Walk in the Pines.” Each day camp has a theme. Past themes have been “Circus in the Pines,” “Candy Land in the Pines,” etc. The leaders of the camp and the campers come up with a theme and incorporate it into the camp. For example, this year’s theme was “Warrior in the Pines.” Campers took part in a tomahawk and spear-throwing activity. Day Camp runs Monday through Thursday. Participants range in age from three to seventeen years old. The camp was originally held all week, but the leaders found that by Friday everyone was exhausted! Now four funfilled, packed days with activities seem to be the perfect amount for the campers and volunteers. The campers need to come prepared with the appropriate dress because camp is held in the rain, the sunshine, and the heat. Campers bring swimsuits, towels, sack lunches, closed-toe shoes, and plenty of sunscreen. Their days are filled with a plethora FOOD & MUSIC AUGUST 26 2022 “Warrior in the Pines” Girl Scout Day Camp Volunteers and campers. (Photo courtesy of Abby Bertram) of fun activities that the Day Camp volunteers work hard to plan. The volunteers put a ton of time and thought into each activity. The Day Camp Director is Fawn Stephens Williamson. She and her husband Terry relocated to Georgia due to work, yet they still come to town each June to put on the day camp- it means that much to them. This year Terry went all out with the theme and got certified in tomahawk and spear throwing so the campers could safely participate in that activity. Their daughter, Jordan, who grew up participating as a camper, now comes back each year as a volunteer. The theme is common with Day Camp- a family affair that is passed on to each generation. Those who were once campers are now volunteers who not only have the pleasure of watching their children experience camp but sometimes their grandchildren as well. Girl Scout Day Camp is a family affair for the Bertram Family as well. Sally’s husband Steve donates countless hours to set up and clean up, and Mrs. Bertram’s adult daughters volunteer their time as leaders. The camp is filled with fun activities in which campers partake including a flag ceremony each morning and afternoon; swimming in the lake; kayaking; archery; fishing; arts and crafts; slingshot, tomahawk, and spear throwing competitions; outdoor cooking; playing games; and careening down a water slide. This year they had a colorblast baseball game. In the past, camp has included rock climbing. You will often spot water guns being carried by campers during Day Camp, especially in the boy units! Day Camp is not just for girls. Boys can attend as well if their parent or guardian volunteers at the camp. Campers are split into units, each unit having adult leaders who guide them and make sure they adhere to their daily schedule. This year, I had the pleasure of helping lead my daughter’s unit. I got to spend two days having a blast at camp rather than at work! We had seventy-five volunteers and over two hundred campers this year. Cedar Grove Vol. Firemans FESTIVAL Aug. 26 & 27 Color Blasters (not in order) Addison McAdams, Addalynn Schultz, Scarlett McCarroll, Braelyn Gabbard, Molly Lewis, Natalie Stenger, Callie Barrett, Addy Bittner, Addison Hartman, Ella Roope, Josie Wolf, Summer McCarroll. (Photo by Maureen Stenger) As the units move to different areas of activity, you will hear them coming as they loudly partake in singing fun and silly songs, “Tarzan! Swinging on a rubber band…” I found myself singing at the top of my lungs as our unit had to be louder than the passing unit! Day Camp volunteers must attend a one-night training session as well as register with the Girl Scouts so that a background check can be done. In addition to adult volunteers, older children can help as well by fulfilling the role of program aides. The program aides, or PA’s as they are known, are boys or girls that have completed their seventhgrade year of school. They are assigned to units and to the leaders with all of the kids. Being a PA has perks like getting to stay at camp later after the younger campers go home, and PAs get to enjoy delicious lunches and dinners provided by resident camp chef, Karen Herth. Mrs. Herth donates her time all week to cook for the adult volunteers and the PAs. Day Camp thrives because of the countless volunteers Sally Bertram with two of her granddaughters, Kinsleigh and Elliana Marshall, enjoying Girl Scout Day Camp. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Marshall) who donate their time and talents. Mrs. Bertram elaborates, “There are so many volunteers that need to be recognized; Sandy Whitehead who is in charge of running arts and crafts. Kim Carr and Joyce Wells for outdoor cooking. Michelle Murray for team-building activities. Veronica Mullins stepped up Continued on page 5A Face Painting & Balloon Artist 6-9 Bring the Kids for Band Interaction! 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September 2022 THE BEACON Page 5A Girl Scout Camp Demonstrates Community Responsibility Mrs. Campbell is right- I can’t imagine my daughter’s childhood without her week spent at Day Camp. I feel like it’s the one week where she can just be a kid. No one needs anything from her; she can just enjoy her time with her friends and having new adventures. When I get to help out, I feel like I have just as much fun as she does- somehow I’m perpetually twelve again! Nothing is quite like the heart of a volunteer. With so many volunteers dedicated to this magical event, I believe Girl Scout Day Camp will go on for years to come, and many more generations will be lucky enough to enjoy it. Members of Unit 9, Josie Wolf, Addy Bittner, Natalie Stenger, and Molly Lewis on the last afternoon of camp partaking in the infamous shaving cream battle. Sally Bertram with her daughters Amanda & Abby and her grandchildren Kinsleigh, Charleigh, Elliana, and Ryder at Girl Scout Day Camp. (Photo Courtesy of Amanda Marshall) Continued from page 4A as the business manager and handles all of the camp registrations. Jeff Maune donates his time to the fishing activities. Elaine Roope has been the nurse at the day camp for many years. Carole Barhorst donates her time lifeguarding. Fawn and Terry Williamson, even though they now reside in Georgia, still put countless hours into planning an amazing camp experience for all of the kids.” These are just a handful of the volunteers required to put on the camp. Many others give their time each year not just during camp but during the setup and cleanup which are not easy tasks. As Mrs. Bertram stresses, “There are many hands that put this together. It’s not just me doing all of this.” When society was quarantined, volunteers Mandy Campbell and Beth Stenger Girl Scout Day Camp Director Fawn Stephens Williamson. (Photos courtesy of Fawn Stephens Williamson) put together a virtual day camp. Although it wasn’t the same as a normal day camp, they did the best they could with the situation and still had eighty-two participants. Day camp persevered. If you are a registered Girl Scout, day camp costs just $85. Where else can you go for four full days of fun for that amount of money? If you are not a registered scout, it costs just $25 more to register. For those who volunteer all four days, the registration is $55 per child. Each year the Day Camp leaders submit their plan of action for camp to the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio for approval. The Day Camp leaders happily make accommodations for children with special needs so that any child who wants to participate, can. As volunteer leader Mandy Campbell states, “Everybody knows or talks about Day Camp. I feel like if we didn’t have it, it would be really strange. Day Camp is like the church festivals, it’s a part of the community.” Live music every weekend Fri & Sat 7:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm August 12, Terry Hahn August 13, Michael T & Friends August 20 York Ridge Boys Aug 21, Tracy Thompson’s Fun Bus Aug 26, Bomar & Ritter Aug 27, Fleetwood, Party of 2 Sept 3, John Kinnemeyer Sept 10, Stacy “Duke” Tod Sept 11 Boomerang Sept 17 Happiness Jones Check us out on Facebook and Trip Advisor! For more events & information visit: www.atthebarnwinery.com Open Friday at 4pm Sat. & Sun. at 1pm Rozalee, with parents Ken and Heather Bear, and Bailey Griffin at the Dearborn County 4-H Fair. (Photo courtesy of Heather Bear) Giving Back Two Manchester residents who participated in the Dearborn County 4-H Fair donated their auction money to the 4-H Horse and Pony Club. Rozalee Bear and Bailey Griffin each gave over $1400 back instead of putting the funds in their own bank accounts. The young ladies have donated their winnings back to 4-H for the previous two years as well. Way to go girls, and thanks for giving back to the community! SHOP LOCAL and tell our advertisers you saw them in The BEACON!
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