Were you ever a Girl Scout (where/how many years)? I was a
campfire girl first and then our leader decided to switch to Girl
Scouts, and I was in Girl Scouts for 2 years as a Junior. Mrs. Busby
was my troop leader.
Did you attend a summer camp when
you were young? I only attended one summer at Camp TexLake (at
the time part of the Lonestar Council).
How long have
you been with the Girl Scouts of Maine? September of 2001
Favorite part of being a summer camp director? Best job
on the planet! Hard to pick one thing, but I would have to say it is
the community and connection we share. My favorite thing is making
Friday pancakes for all the campers and staff.
What is
the most important thing you feel girls get or learn at Girl Scout
Camp? Community and belonging. Trying new things and returning
home more confident. I love that campers call camp home and count the
days till they can return.
What are the top two most
popular camp activities? Campfire and waterfront time.
What are some additions or improvements you would like to
see happen at our camps? In the future, I would like to see
electricity in the center of Camp Pondicherry and add more sports to
our program; Natarswi more trip programs and low ropes programs;
Scelkit I would like to see more troop programs and growing the day
camp program. Creating a STEM program at Scelkit.
Do
you have a favorite story that you like to share about Girl Scout
Camp (funny or heartwarming)? So many memories, but the last
night of summer camp, we always have a campfire and sing all the
songs. Then we go down to the waterfront with our wishing boats, we
make wishes and wish all our campers a wonderful summer, then we set
the boat afloat. We sing Look of Katahdin’s Head (written by a
camper) and Barges.
Every year after the campers
depart, I would go in the water to collect the boats, hoping they
don’t go too far, and usually end up wet because I trip over Turtle
Rock. Everyone has a good laugh that I’m all wet.
Just for fun:
Your favorite outdoor activity? Archery
and horseback riding
Favorite animal native to Maine?
Loon
Favorite Maine season? Summer
Favorite camp
food? S'mores pockets