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Date: Fri Nov 06, 6:00 PM EST - Sun Nov 08, 9:00 AM EST
Category:
- Outdoor
Join us for the return of O.W.L.S - Outdoor Weekend of Learning & Sisterhood at Camp Honi Hanta. Whether you're a seasoned Girl Scout volunteer or new to the movement, this event promises to inspire, educate and ignite your passion for Girl Scouting! This weekend will be full of workshops for volunteers at every level. Workshops will include outdoor adventure activities, Girl Scout traditions, personal development, leadership mentorship, and tons of opportunities for good ol' fashioned fun!
Our facilitators have a wealth of knowledge, and they are anxious to pass it along to you. This weekend is not just for troop leaders - it's a retreat for all volunteers!
Here is just a sample of some of the included activities and workshops:
Cooking for a Crowd
Learn practical strategies for preparing meals for a large troop, service unit, or volunteer group. This session will cover timing, planning, and cost- and time-saving tips to help meals run smoothly.
Team Building Challenge
Take your team building skills to the next level with collaboration challenges. You will be given real world challenges and tools with specific guidelines and be tasked with a challenge. How well can your team face the challenge? Rotate through roles and learn about communication, leadership, collaboration and how you best work as a team while you laugh and (perhaps) struggle through the challenges.
Camp Songs: Traditional, Silly and Copy Me Songs
Have you ever come across a list of Girl Scout campfire songs and thought, "Gee, this is great, if only I knew the tune!" Well, here's your chance. Come join in with your fellow sisters for a good ol' fashioned campfire sing-along. Learn fun classic, traditional, and silly Girl Scout campfire songs and feel free to share some of your favorites too!
SWAPS
Discover the tradition of SWAPS-Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere. Learn what they are, see examples, and get inspired to create your own.
Archery Fun
Practice your aim with recurve and compound bows, just for fun. No experience necessary. Our archery instructors will be on hand to give you a tip or two on how to stand, hold and shoot a bow and arrow. Up to 12 people can participate in this session at a time.
Kayaking
Enjoy a kayak experience down the river. No experience necessary. Some physical fitness is required for this session, but there is no need for swimwear. Up to 7 people can participate in this session at a time.
Girl Scout Finances 101
Don't get stuck scrambling to get your Troop finance Report entered by the June 15th deadline! Learn the basics of Girl Scout finances and get some great tools to help keep track of troop income and expenses. Our volunteers will share forms and spreadsheets that help keep your troop finances organized, year-round. Learn how to use these tools to help you track troop finances and prepare to submit your annual Finance Report. When it's time to submit your year-end Finance Report, the data from these worksheets will be categorized and ready to be entered into the annual Troop Finance Report.
Campfires & Fire Starters
Firm up your fire building skills so you don't have to call out for pizza. Make your very own environmentally friendly fire-starters. Review fire safety. Learn a fun way to teach your girls about fires. This workshop has it all and more! Build an edible fire while we review safety. Then put your skills to work and build the real thing. Think you can light a one-match fire?
Troop Travel on a Dime
Learn budget-friendly ways to plan troop travel. Topics include itineraries, budgeting, transportation, lodging, and practical tips for saving money while creating meaningful travel experiences.
Flag Ceremonies and Retiring
A flag ceremony honors the American flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes and dreams of its people. All flag ceremonies share one thing-respect for the flag. So come and learn proper Flag Etiquette and the many types of flag ceremonies your girls can perform. We will also learn how to properly retire an American flag with a special ceremony that ends with retiring the flag and disposing of it in a respectful manner.
Human Sex Trafficking: What You Need to Know
Predators are not always obvious. They blend in among the crowd, sometimes they are standing in line at the store. Florida ranks 3rd in the country for Human Sex Trafficking and 1 in 5 children will be solicited for sex online before they turn 18 years old. Please join us for a workshop that will provide you an in-depth understanding of current indicators known for Human Sex Trafficking, how to identify them along with the types of trafficking and what to do if a cyber predator targets your child. This workshop includes a hands-on activity at the end provided by the Red Sand Project.
Pre-requisite
- A signed Adult Consent Form for OWLS is required before attending O.W.L.S. Weekend.
Registration Information
- Registration closes: 10/16/2026
- Participants must be registered Girl Scout adults with a current background check.
- There are two options to attend - Full Weekend with accommodations at a cabin site, or Saturday Only
Full Weekend Cabin Site
- The full weekend option includes Saturday workshops, all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and accommodations in a campsite cabin/bunkhouse on both Friday and Saturday nights. Friday dinner is not provided; participants are welcome to bring a brown-bag dinner for Friday evening. Participants must provide their own mess kit, refillable water bottle, sleeping bag, pillow, clothing, toiletries, and flashlight.
Saturday Only
- The Saturday-only option includes all Saturday workshops, plus lunch and dinner on Saturday. Participants must provide their own mess kit and refillable water bottle.
Certification Opportunities:
- Certification opportunities will be offered on Sunday, with limited space available.
- O.W.L.S. registration is not required to attend Sunday certification trainings. Please register for each training separately through the individual listings on the gsEvents calendar.
Cost
- Registration fee: $55 per person
Registration closes 10/16/2026. Refunds and cancellations cannot be processed after 10/16/2026.
All cancellation and refund requests must be received in writing by 10/16/2026 to customercare@gsgcf.org.
