Workshops

A1 Sunrise Paddle 

Weather permitting, join us for a sunrise paddle on Gallows Pond! Meet at the boathouse. Bring your cell phone/camera (in a waterproof container) to catch early-rising wildlife, mist rising from the peaceful water and sunny rays! Hot coffee/tea greet us upon return to the dining hall!  No experience necessary.  

Supplies Needed: Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will be provided and are required to be worn. You are welcome to bring your own if you have one.

Presenters: Pat Gardner and Paula Ruozzi

A2 Early Morning Bird Walk 

Are you up with the birds?  Come join Laura to see what birds are found around the camp.  We will check out the pond area and the nearby trees.  Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Presenter: Laura Lane

A3 Tour and History of WIP

Enjoy an early morning walk around camp.  We will tour both day and overnight sides of camp, including hills, wooden paths, and secret shortcuts, while learning some history about beautiful Camp Wind-in-the-Pines. Did you know that Helen Storrow donated the land where the camp stands today?  Come learn more about the camp and get some fresh air.

Presenter: Marielle Thorne

BC1 Mosaic Box and Coaster 

Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll create your own beautiful mosaic box and set of coasters. Learn the basics of mosaic design, tile placement, and grouting while working with colorful materials. No experience needed - just bring your creativity. All supplies are included. You will leave with unique, handmade pieces perfect for your home or as a gift. 

Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.

Presenters: Ginny O'Neill and Becky Fischer

BC2 Dutch Oven Cooking

Learn how easy it is to prepare hot, nutritious and delicious meals using a Dutch oven in this hands-on workshop.

Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.

Presenters: Jen Ramirez and Sara Klingener

B1 Decorate a Canvas Tote Bag  

Transform a plain canvas tote into a personalized masterpiece in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn fabric painting, stenciling, or embellishment techniques to create unique, eco-friendly fashion accessories. Perfect for all skill levels, this creative session includes all materials.

Supplies:  Presenter will provide all needed supplies. Feel free to bring your own tote bag to decorate, but blank canvas bags will be provided. 

Presenter: Sue Kohlman

B2 Tie-dye Basics and Beyond 

Basic tie-dye techniques, shirt and dye prep. Have older girls? Try some more advanced techniques: spirals, mandela folding, intentional designs.

Supplies: Please bring at least one 100% Cotton T-shirt 

Presenter: Melanie Kutschke 

B4  Low Ropes Challenge Course

The Low Ropes Workshop is a fun, low to the ground experience focused on building teamwork, trust, and connection. Through interactive challenges, participants work together to solve problems, communicate effectively, and support one another. Each activity encourages collaboration and helps individuals build confidence while relying on their team. The result is a shared sense of accomplishment and plenty of laughter along the way..

Supplies: Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.

Presenter: Christina Holman

B5  Create a Walking or Hiking Stick

We'll create/adorn/decorate a walking stick/pole you can use over the weekend to help navigate the fun, challenging terrain at WIP!  Anything is fair game.  I'll bring some paint, sandpaper, a woodburning tool (could use more?) some yarn a few knives to whittle with. 

Supplies: Please bring a foraged stick from the woods to paint, whittle, engrave.

Presenter: Ann Selig

B6  String Bracelets

Spend time with friends as we make awesome GS-inspired string bracelets to wear, customizing with beads and charms. 

Supplies: Scissors and a ruler

Presenter: Laurie Magee

C1 Calendar Boxes

Take unused/old calendars with assorted pictures and make them into useful and pretty boxes to hold treasures, trinkets, nature objects, office supplies, the list is endless!

Supplies: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.

Presenter:  Janine Hart-Hueber

C2 Clothespin Trivets 

Workshop Participants will create projects using wooden clothespins.  Possibilities include, Coaster Sets, Trivets and Napkin Holders. 

Supplies: Participants will need a hot glue gun and glue sticks.  All other supplies are provided by presenter.

Presenter: Wendy Finnerty

C3 Ready-Aim-Shoot 

Come join in the fun! Here’s your chance to relive those childhood camp memories of archery or learn what the fuss is all about. This is your time to shoot without your girls around.

Supplies Needed: All equipment provided and instruction will be given. All ability levels welcome.

Presenter: Cathy LeBlanc

C4 Canoeing for Relaxation 

Take a spin around the pond with as much or as little instruction as you’d like. Enjoy the lovely sunshine and autumn colors on this lovely little lake in America’s Hometown.  No experience necessary.  

Supplies Needed: Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will be provided and are required to be worn. You are welcome to bring your own if you have them.

Presenters: Pat Gardner and Paula Ruozzi

C6 Lashing

Considered an "advanced" life skill, learn the art of securing a useful project for camp life or your garden at home.

Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.

Presenter: Lesley Murray

Early D: Off Camp - 

Sandwich Glass Museum

Since 1925 the Sandwich Glass Museum has been interpreting the glass-making history of the Town of Sandwich, and since 1980 we have been actively fostering contemporary glass art and the artists who make it. Our extensive galleries take you on a journey through centuries of glass making from pre-history to the present day.  

Participants will have an early lunch and travel to the Museum for a fascinating tour.  Join us!

Supplies Needed: Discounted $7.50 charge at the door.  Digital Museum Passes accepted. Admission is free if you are a member of a North American Reciprocal Museum

Presenter: Sue Kohlman

D1 Rolly Doll or Rolly Witch

With some fabric, wooden balls, rice and basic running sewing stitch, we'll create a Rolly Doll (could be a witch or a Girl Scout). 

Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.

Presenter: Peggy Stoudt

D2 Bandana Crafts

Let's make some crafts with bandanas! We'll explore tons of ideas like tote bags, pillow covers, scarf necklaces, and hair accessories. No sewing experience necessary, but a machine will be on hand. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bandanas, charms or beads for embellishment. 

Presenter will provide all needed supplies.

Presenter: Jennifer Jagolinzer

D3 Tapas-tree Try-its for the Troop, Weaving Edition (with weaving related snacks!)

Curious about weaving? 

You'll feast on a few no-cook weaving snacks as you warp, weave and wonder about the woven world.

Spend some time exploring different types of weaving to learn as a hobby or share with your troop. No experience necessary!  Curiosity required.

You will create a cardboard loom to take home (maybe a mug rug!), try rigid heddle weaving, nature weaving, tapestry frame weaving and more!

Supplies: Please bring at least 2 different colors of sport weight or thicker yarn, 1 6"-12" ruler, 1 unused paint stirrer stick (or 2 rulers instead) Scissors-not your fabric scissors!

Presenters: Pat Gardner and Lori Beverage

D4 High Ropes- Session 2- Holy Cow!

We will run the Holy Cow (Giant Swing) for those interested in stepping outside of their comfort zone.  

Supplies Needed: Participants will need to wear closed toe shoes.

Presenters:  GSEMA Staff

D5 Thinking Inside the Box: Not Your Average Oven Recipes

 If you can bake it in a kitchen, you can bake it in a box—and no, we don’t just mean cake. Join us for a workshop that proves the humble Box Oven is a culinary powerhouse. We’ll explore all meal courses, going straight for the "wow" factor. Come hungry and leave with the skills to be the coolest cook at the campsite.

Supplies Needed: None needed.

Presenters: Marielle Thorne & Maura Boucher

D6 Memory Box/shadow box/child's play box

Create a memory box, shadow box or child's play box out of an upcycled cigar box as a catch-all for the often-misplaced tv remote, dog treats, loose change, pens/pencils or other miscellaneous items. 

Supplies Needed: None needed.

Presenter: Elaine Strug

E1 What's SUP?

Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding ("SUP").  Practice the fundamentals of paddling, balancing, and safety as you skim across the pond.  All participants must wear PFDs. 

Supplies: SUPs, paddles, and life jackets will be provided and are required to be worn. You are welcome to bring your own life jacket if you have one.

Presenter: Annamarie Kohlman

E2 Trinket Boxes

Make a trinket box for pins and doodads. The box has a faux leather finish and is embellished with stickers, beads, or rhinestones for a glimmery result!

Supplies: All supplies to be provided, but feel free to bring any special embellishments.

Presenter:  Joy Cohen