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PinkyDinkyDo
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Maybe the parents made a special request. On the forms they ask if you would like to be paired up with a buddy.
Spring Camp Winona
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Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
I volunteered to the best of my ability, given that I have 3 other children and I was ignored. And before you start in on me with, "you don't know what it's like being a volunteer
" I DO know because I help run Cub Scout day camp. And although there are a lot of differences, I DO know EXACTLY what it's like to have little support from the organization and the parents and I know EXACTLY what it's like to be responsible for the organization, safety and entertainment for 100+ children.
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PinkyDinkyDo
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I volunteered to the best of my ability, given that I have 3 other children and I was ignored. And before you start in on me with, "you don't know what it's like being a volunteer
So plan for next year to run this camp.
huntr1
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She IS a volunteer with our daughter's Troop.
We were talking last night about how next year we should run camp. We've been intimately involved in Cub Scout Day Camp for the last 4 years. I ran it the last 2 with her vital assistance as Business Manager. She is doing it again this year, but I have stepped down to move on to Boy Scouts. Without a doubt we could do a FAR better job than those in charge of GS camp this year.
That's :BS: You want them to meet new people? Put 2 or more Troops together and rotate them throughout the week so the same Troops are not together every day. Breaking up a Troop of 3 or twins or tripplets is just assanine. It's not like the 2 or 3 girls are the ENTIRE group they are going around with.
So far, I am FAR from impressed with Girl Scouts. I'd LOVE to do more with them, but I get the VERY CLEAR impression that as a male, I am NOT WELCOME.
WitchyWoman79
Witchy
So far, I am FAR from impressed with Girl Scouts. I'd LOVE to do more with them, but I get the VERY CLEAR impression that as a male, I am NOT WELCOME.[/QUOTE]
Why aren't you welcome? That is kind of sad if you ask me. I am a Leader and would not take on a huge task like running a camp. I would be so stressed!
Why aren't you welcome? That is kind of sad if you ask me. I am a Leader and would not take on a huge task like running a camp. I would be so stressed!
Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
Just as soon at they provide child care for my 3 other children, like the Cub Scouts do....and yes, I know they do have something for staff children, but one of mine is too old for it (but too young to be left home all day) and one of them is too young. Believe me, I've considered it.
huntr1
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Take a look at GS literature. Count how many times it mentions male leaders? You won't need more than 1 hand. I have seen nothing about dads going camping with the girls, only moms. Nothing about dads helping with cookie sales, only "cookie moms". I would jump in with both feet with doing stuff for the Girl Scouts if I was allowed too.
Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
Girl Scouts nationwide is VERY clear on the fact that fathers should only take a limited role. Of course, with anything, it varies widely. Huntr ran part of the troop meeting last night and another father ran a meeting about a month ago. Our troop will also be holding a father/daughter event later in the year, but overall, Girl Scouts is big on positive female role models. Boy Scouts (as opposed to Cub Scouts) does the same thing to a certain extent. Ever since my oldest crossed over into Boy Scouts, I feel unwelcome. I can carve out a place for myself there, but it's not going to be easy because they prefer the moms stay out.
Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
Dads are allowed to go camping...in a tent off by themselves away from the girls and with the tent opening away from where the girls are located....I'm sure there are other rules, but those are the ones I know of off-hand.
huntr1
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Heck, last summer, I had a "Troop" (to use the GS term) of Girl Scouts actively participating in the Cub Scout Day Camp. They were all siblings of Cub Scouts, but they participated fully in camp. I also had a "Tot Lot" for the children of staff members. These kids were too young to participate in camp, but by having it, I was able to get the staff members to volunteer. The tot lot was organized and staffed by older Girl Scouts. In fact, it was a Gold Award project.
huntr1
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I will have to disagree with you on that one. If you don't feel welcome at the BS Troop, that is probably my fault for jumping in with both feet and not asking if you want to go to the meetings too, not the troop's doing. Our Troop is very heavy in female leadership. The Troop would welcome you with open arms. We can rotate Troop meetings. 1 week I take girl to her meeting and you take the boy, and the next overlap week, you take girl and I take the boy. On weeks where there is not a conflict, we can make it a family event, just as many other families do.
Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
Mmmmm, yeah, that could be it.
WitchyWoman79
Witchy
I wasnt downing you. I was just saying I think if Dads would like to help with GS they should welcome them with open arms. I just think its sad.
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PinkyDinkyDo
Guest
Too many men are pervs.
Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
that's a pretty bigoted statement.
WitchyWoman79
Witchy
Camp Bay Breeze
I agree. My daughter is signed up. She is super excited.