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Workshops
Workshops
The 2025 Great Escape will be held at beautiful Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in Plymouth, MA
The 2025 Great Escape will be held at beautiful Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in Plymouth, MA
September 26-29, 2025
September 26-29, 2025
Registration for the 2025 Great Escape will open up in late May.
Watch our Facebook page for the registration announcement.
2025 Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops focused on crafts, music, outdoor adventures, outdoor cooking, exploring the area, and more!
Here are some workshops that are planned for 2025.
NOTE: Here is a sampling of our 2025 workshops. More information will be added closer to the registration date.
All workshops will be held on Saturday.
Session
Session
A
B
BC
C
D
Time
Time
7:00 - 8:00AM
9:45 – 11:45 AM
9:45 - 3:30 PM (break for lunch)
2:00 – 3:30 PM
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Workshop A: 7:00 AM
Workshop A: 7:00 AM
A0 Free Time
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
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, steam rising from the peaceful water and sunny rays! Hot coffee/tea greets us upon return to the dining hall!
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
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 and learn some history about beautiful Camp Wind in the Pines. Did you know that Hellen Storrow donated the land where the camp stands today? Come learn more about the camp and get some fresh air.
Presenter: Sue Kohlman
Workshop B: 9:45 – 11:45 AM
Workshop B: 9:45 – 11:45 AM
B0 Free Time
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
B1 Jewelry Making In this workshop we will show you the basic steps to making one of a kind jewelry. Whether you are a beginner or just looking to try something new we will craft unique pieces . We will also show you how to turn forgotten treasures or broken jewelry into upcycled creations along with how to make beautiful sun catchers out of beads.
Supplies: Presenters will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Ginny ONeil and Beckey Fischer
B2 Hello Fall Embroidery Workshop
We will use a simple embroidery stitch to create a fall decoration. If you don't know how to sew or embroider this is a great opportunity to learn.
Supplies: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Peggy Soper
B3 Crafts to do with your troop
Looking for crafts to do with your troop? I have three ideas that I would like to share. One is making pins from buttons. I will have a lot with me, but it you have a favorite that you would like to bring, please do that. If it has a shank, I have a tool to remove it. See the photo for examples. The second is the cute bunnies that are made from wash clothes. See the second photo. The third is up cycling old phone charging cords to make bracelets. Please hold onto the ones that no longer work and bring them with you. Exchanging pieces with other participants will give us more variety as we construct our bracelets.
Supplies: Old phone charging cords that no longer work (optional)
Presenters: Dianne (Bandit) Porter
B4 Upcycled Stuffed Bears
Take your unwanted, mismatched gloves (or singles) and turn them into a Bear Buddy. With a few snips with scissors and a few stitches with thread, your old knit glove can be turned into a teddy bear to love.
Supplies: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenter: Linda McNamee
B5 Low Ropes Challenge Course
Did you ever wish that you could do all the fun things the girls do at camp? Learn team building excercises while having fun on the WIP low ropes challenge course.
Supplies: Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.
Presenter: Hope Roth
B6 Tapas for the Troop; the Bread and Butter Edition
We’re rising to the occasion and better than poppin’ fresh! Like flours in spring, we’re gonna make some bread and butter your biscuits without using ovens or yeast. We’re creating dough beyond the boy! Join us for some breads and butters over the fire.
Supplies: No supplies are required.
Presenters: Lori Beverage and Pat Gardner
B7 Fast and Fabulous Cards
Make handmade greeting cards that can be created quickly and efficiently while still maintaining a visually appealing and high-quality look. These cards are designed to be easy to make, even for beginners, while still offering a unique and personal touch. Cards will include Birthday, Thank You and Holiday.
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all supplies.
Presenter: Sue Kohlman
B8 Book Folding
Book folding is a crafting technique where pages of a book are folded to create a sculptural design. It's a simple process that can be learned with a little guidance and practice.
Supplies: Please bring a hard cover book, the more pages the better at least 200. Can find used books at thrift stores or even ask you local library.
Presenters: Stacey Moore and Melanie Kutschke
B9 Knot Your Average Workshop
Need to hang a clothesline? There's a knot for that! Lash down some camping gear? Tie friendship bracelets? Hang a bear bag? Build an emergency shelter? Hoist a child out of an abandoned mine? There's a knot for that, too! Learn "How to Secure a Burglar with 8 Inches of Cord" and more in this knot-tying workshop. You'll leave with your own knot-tying kit and the skills every outdoors-person needs to tie it all together.
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenter: Laura Kennedy
B10 Knot Your Average WorkshopBeautifully Broken Things | Kintsugi – Art of Repairing Japanese Pottery with Gold
A Kintsugi workshop introduces participants to the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the beauty of imperfection. Participants will learn about the history and philosophy of Kintsugi, break and repair a ceramic bowl, and take home their unique, repaired creation.
Supplies Needed: Piece of ceramic pottery (tea cups from the thrift are awesome for this), Pillowcase, Hammer ,Small metal file or coarse sandpaper, Super glue (gel works best)
Presenter: Zuania Wood
Workshop C: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Workshop C: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
C0 Free Time
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
C1 Etched Glass Sun Catcher/Ornament
Participants will be provided with a 4 x 6 (approx) piece of glass with smooth edges from an old chandelier. We will take an etching solution to stencil a monogram/flower/heart/star or other design based upon availability.
Supplies: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenter: Elaine Strug
C2 Zentangles
Do you like to doodle? Zentangles is a way to doodle with a purpose, creating pictures with designs.
Supplies: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenter: Lesley Murray
C3 Frazzled Snowman
Many get frazzled at the holidays. With a plastic bottle and some fur you can make a frazzled snowman to make you smile.
Supplies needed: Fabric scissors, glue gun & glue sticks
Presenters: Peggy Stoudt
C4 Whimsical Fairy Bells
There is something enchanting about the soft melodic chime of bells in the breeze. These creations can be hung on trees, your porch or even indoors. In this workshop we will customize fairy bells using ribbon, lace, beads and bells. You can be as creative as you want
Supplies Needed: Presenters will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Ginny O'Neill and Beckey Fischer
C5 Glass Plate Decoupage
Participants will use decoupage and paper napkins to create stunning decorative glass plates they can be used to serve treats at their next gathering.
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Wendy Finnerty
C6 Villainous- A board game adventure
Have you always loved the villains of Disney movies? Want to see what makes them tick? Come play Villainous, a board game where you get to be the bad guy, defeat the heroes, and sabotage other villains on your way to victory! You can play characters such as Gaston, Scar, Maleficent and more!
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Jennifer Briggs
C7 High Ropes Session 1: Holy Cow Tie Die in The Sky
Did you ever want to swing on the high ropes like the girls? This is your chance! 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 and comfortable clothing.
Presenters: GSEMA Staff
C8 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.
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
C9 Cake Pops
Decorating cake pops is a fun activity to do with family, friends and yes, even your troop!
Supplies Needed: Presenters will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Jennifer Ramirez and Sara Klingener
C10 Orienteering and Compass Skills
Spinning in circles? Don't know which way is "up?" Think compasses are hard to use? (Spoiler Alert: They're not!) Come learn to use a compass and play on an orienteering course! You'll leave a little less dizzy with some fun new skills.
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all needed supplies.
Presenters: Elizabeth Bryant
C11 Seed Bead Flowers
Seed bead flowers are handcrafted flowers made by stringing small, round seed beads onto wire and shaping them into petal, leaf, and stem units, then assembling them to create realistic or stylized floral designs.
Supplies Needed:
Presenters: Annamarie Kohlman
Workshop D: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Workshop D: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
D0 Free Time
Snack, play cards, sleep, hike, make new friends, relax….the choice is yours.
D1 Christmas Ribbon Wreath
Create a festive Christmas wreath using ribbon and other decorative elements. The workshop includes a pre-made wreath form and provides all necessary materials, including various ribbons, embellishments, and instruction on how to attach the ribbons and create a finished wreath.
Supplies Needed: Sharp scissors, ruler
Presenter: Laurie Magee
D2 Lanyard Keychain or Necklace
This workshop teaches participants to create their own lanyards and keychains using basic knotting and weaving techniques, suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Participants will learn how to weave simple lanyards and explore different knotting patterns to personalize their keychains. You will learn several types of patterns that you can bring back to your girls.
Supplies Needed: Scissors
Presenter: Chris Costello
D3 Pasta Christmas Tree
We will create unique Christmas tree decorations using pasta! Participants will learn a simple technique to assemble a cardboard tree base and then decorate it with various types of pasta, adding a festive and creative touch to their holiday displays.
Supplies: Please bring a glue gun and extra glue sticks for the glue gun.
Presenter: Holly Cote and Colleen Hammond
D4 What is Cricut?
Have you always wanted to learn more about using a Cricut? Do you have a Cricut but are hesitant to break it out? We will teach some small projects you can make with a Cricut to get you comfortable with using it. Bring your Cricut if you have one or you can share ours.
Supplies: Presenters will provide all necessary supplies.
Presenter: Maura Boucher and Marielle Thorne
D5 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
D6 Yoga for Beginners
Have you ever wanted to try yoga? Now is the time! A basic yoga class will be provided with a focus on stretching, breathing, and meditation. You can use this yoga practice with your Girl Scouts!
Supplies Needed: Please bring a towel or yoga mat, wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes.
Presenter: Lynne Ruozzi
D7 Stuffed Yoyos
We will stuff our yoyos with cotton balls and string them together with button hole thread to make wreaths or very hungry caterpillars.
Supplies Needed: Please bring large needle and button hole thread if you have any.
Presenter: Lois Howry
D8 High Ropes- Session 2- Zipline
Have you ever wanted to fly across the sky? Experience the fun of the WIP zipline as you traverse across the sky.
Supplies Needed: Participants will need to wear closed toe shoes.
Presenters: GSEMA Staff
D9 GE Book Club
Participants will hopefully read, the chosen book, Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus, ahead of the workshop. There is also a streaming series on Apple+ and Prime Video. We’ll have a good time discussing the book while we eat those delicious appetizers in the Art Barn!
Supplies Needed: None needed.
Presenters: Julie Sibert and Ellen Fenton
D10 Board Games
Ready to roll the dice on some fun? Join us for a relaxed and laughter-filled workshop where we'll explore a variety of tabletop and board games—perfect for winding down, sparking creativity, and building connections. Whether you're a strategy game fan, a party game pro, or just curious, there's something for everyone.
Bring a game or puzzle you no longer play and take home something new from our Game & Puzzle Swap! It's a great way to freshen up your game shelf and share the fun with fellow campers.
No experience necessary—just a spirit of play and a love for community. Let the games begin!
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide a variety of games, but participants can feel free to bring their favorites. Non-participants can bring games and puzzles for the swap.
Presenters: Jody Gray-Linden
D11 Ukeleles!
Ukulele fun for all. Learn the basics - we'll have extra ukes to try out. If you're already a uke player, come and jam with us. Or just hang out and sing along!
Supplies Needed: Not required but if you have them: ukulele, music stand, music to share
Presenters: Sue Stewart and Emmeline Jones
D12 Health(ish) Outdoor Cooking
Let’s make easy outdoor meals that still incorporate the veggies and flavors you love. The workshop aims to equip you with the skills to enjoy healthy and flavorful meals in a natural setting, whether you're camping, picnicking, or enjoying a backyard gathering.
Supplies Needed: Presenter will provide all supplies needed.
Presenters: Rebecca Lowe
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