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STEW 2020
STEW is an acronym for Special Teaching Enrichment Workshops. While this program is designed
specifically for Girl Scout adults, Ambassador Girl Scouts are also welcome!
STEW is at Camp Dean in Big Rock, Illinois, from September 25–27, 2020. We hope the time you spend at
STEW is a fun learning and bonding experience with other Girl Scout adults! Participants have two options:
spend the entire weekend (Friday with registration opening at 6 p.m. until Sunday after our closing ceremony
ending approximately at 12 p.m.) or attend Saturday only (9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.).
Here is all the information you need to make your weekend an enjoyable experience:
• Sleeping preferences and workshops are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Register promptly!
• Before choosing a workshop, review the supply list to be sure you have all the supplies needed to
participate.
Please indicate a first and second workshop preference and include it with your registration if you plan to
complete a paper form.
Sleeping Units
Sleeping accommodations include a bunk in a sleeping cabin or lodge. You may also pitch your own tent. All
sleeping accommodations are first come, first served. Outdoor units have limited access to electricity. There
will be limited refrigerator space for participants’ personal food. Latrines are nearby, and the shower house
will also be open for use.
A late-night gathering spot will be available at Dean Lodge for night owls who want to catch up with friends
until the wee hours of the morning.
Class Locations
Camp Dean will have some changes this year, and as GSNI’s Long Range Property Plans finalize and two
new cabins are built, we will keep you up to date on if your class locations will change or be renamed.
Meals
Meals are served cafeteria-style in Dean Lodge except for Saturday lunch. Those with food intolerances are
invited to eat first, then the hostesses will invite people by table to get their meal. Saturday lunch features a
cooking workshop, or we will provide you with an opportunity to make a brown bag lunch. We will make every
effort to accommodate special dietary needs, including vegetarian and gluten free, if we know about them in
advance.
Camp Kapers
Kapers are essentially chores. Volunteering with various housekeeping duties helps keep our costs low. If
staying the weekend, everyone participates in various kapers around camp. There will be kapers at each
meal. Everyone is responsible for kapers in their sleeping units before breakfast on Sunday and at their final
workshop location on Sunday morning.
Health History
Participants are asked to complete a Health History form and turn it in at the registration desk when they
arrive. Please place it in a sealed envelope. It will only be opened if there is an emergency. After the event,
all health histories will be shredded.
Final Confirmation
You will receive a final confirmation two weeks before the event that will include your schedule, packing list,
health history form, and camp map.Get special discounts:
• Early birds! Register by July 15, 2020, and receive a $5 discount!
• Bring a friend to STEW and receive a $5 discount! *Registrations must be mailed in together to
qualify for a bring-a-friend discount, and names must be entered online. Use discount code
BringAFriend when registering online.
• GSNI Adventure Allowance Eligible.
Final Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2020,
or earlier if the maximum is reached. Register now!
Payment Methods:
• Make your payment by check, money order, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
• Via Mail: STEW Registration, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, 353 Randall Road, South Elgin, IL
60177
• Via email: to customercare@girlscoutsni.org
• Register online at https://girlscoutsni.doubleknot.com/event/stew-2020/2646942
Need more information? Contact Customer Care at customercare@girlscoutsni.org or 1-844-476-4463.
Pre-order your turquoise STEW T-shirt when you register!
Stay up to date with the STEW 2020 event on GSNI’s Facebook page or look for
#STEW2020.WORKSHOP SCHEDULE, DESCRIPTIONS, AND SUPPLY LIST
Friday, September 25, 2020
6 p.m. Check-In Opens
Welcome to the 6th year of STEW! Come check in at White Tail Lodge to get your nametag, patch or bar, T-
shirt, booklet, and more! Then head to set up your sleeping area with your personal belongings and sleeping
bag. Remember—the sun will set around 6:45 p.m. Those new to camp will want to get there early to take
advantage of the last bits of daylight. Dean Lodge will have cocoa, coffee, and tea throughout the evening.
There will be Green Light Specials at White Tail Lodge until 11:30 p.m. Stop on by when you get a break!
8–9:30 p.m. Session A (Choose one)
A-1 Art of Homemade Bath Products in Cabin 2 (McCleary) with Kelly
Learn to make homemade bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and lotion bars. The best part is that all the
supplies are already in your home!
A-2 Camping Hacks in Oak Grove with Amber
Learn (and practice!) tried and true camping hacks from an experienced leader. You'll learn how to
pack a camping box, practice lighting a fire with one match, play games with little to no prep, hear
how others have planned for the unexpected, and more! You'll grow in confidence with your new
skills. Did we mention there's a dessert around the fire you just built? This is not a training course.
A-3 ECO Badges in Pine Tree with Patty
Learning to appreciate and protect nature can be challenging for young girls. Discover fun and new
ways to help your troop earn the Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Eco Friend, and Junior Eco Camper
badges. Along the way, learn tips and tricks for earning the badges in a multi-level environment.
A-4 Going Girl-Led at All Levels in the Hutch (Lower Whispering Oaks) with Erin
Stuck on how to go girl-led for the first time or even how to take your girl-led experiences to the next
level? Come to this class for new ideas and leave with tools and confidence to transform your girls
into leaders, whether it is for a badge, Journey, or Highest Award.
A-5 Snacks in Cabin 1 with Brianna
In preparation for a troop meeting, campout, and/or expanding your personal snack options, this
Snacks session is for you! This is a hands-on session, preparing multiple healthy snack options,
including steps from the Brownie Snack badge.
A-6 Still Not for Eating! in Cherry Hollow with Ericha
Bend, hammer, and drill your way to unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry made from silverware!
A-7 Wild and Wooly Fiber Arts in Whispering Oaks Lodge with Natasha of Esther’s
Place
Learn about both wet and needle felting crafts to do with a wide range of ages. Natasha Lewis, of
Esther's Place, will talk about their farm, fiber studio, and offer both demonstrations and hands-on
projects for participants. All supplies are included in this fun class!
Friday Night Activities (drop in on none, one, or all!)
6–11:30 p.m. Green Light Specials in White Tail Lodge
Green Light Specials, Make and Takes, Fun Crafts to Do with Your Girls: no matter what you call them, these
quick crafts will inspire you to create something amazing! Green Light Specials will be open all day Friday
and Saturday for you to stop on by and make something while making new friends. Don’t forget to bring
home everything you made!Saturday, September 26, 2020
8:15–9 a.m. Breakfast in Dean Lodge
Nothing says “good morning” like a hot breakfast prepared by the wonderful Kitchen Divas! Coffee, tea, hot
cocoa, and water will also be available to drink.
9 a.m. Check-in for Saturday-only participants
Welcome to STEW! Come check in at White Tail Lodge to get your nametag and other important materials
before you begin your day with us.
9:30–9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Welcome at the Flagpole
outside Dean Lodge
We will take a moment to gather in a simple opening ceremony and welcome one another as we raise the
flag on a new day at Camp Dean. STEW participants will join in this all-camp activity before heading their
separate ways to their non-stop day of sessions and activities!
10–11:30 a.m. Session B (Choose one)
B-1 Archery in Pine Tree with Michelle
Come learn the basics of archery safety, vocabulary, and shooting techniques. Then, you will have
plenty of time to practice grouping your shots and improving your consistency and accuracy in this
workshop. This is not a training course. Closed-toe shoes must be worn.
B-2 Box Oven Basics in Oak Grove with Robin
Learn how to take your troop's outdoor cooking skills to the next level. In this session, you will make a
box oven. Then, take the lunch class to get real-time experience in this outdoor cooking method.
B-3 Ceramic Fun in Hutch (Lower Whispering Oaks) with Gail
Paint a chimenea for tealights. You can paint a pumpkin, snowman, and/or a southwestern vase. $10
additional fee per chimenea is payable at time of registration to cover the cost of the ceramic
chimenea.
B-4 Got Robotics? in Dean Lodge with got robot?
Get comfortable with the world of robotics! Youth from the national-award-winning FIRST team got
robot? will guide you through hands-on activities utilizing free resources such as STEAM backpack
kits from Gail Borden Library (funded by got robot?) and coding websites to help your Junior, Cadette,
or Senior Girl Scouts achieve their Robotics badges.
B-5 Make Your Own Reflector Oven in Cabin 2 (McCleary) with Chris
Are you ready to learn another outdoor cooking method? Join one of GSNI’s Historians and make
your own reflector oven from the 1959 handbook as well as a larger version from cookie sheets and
other easily purchasable materials. You'll be able to start transforming all your oven favorites to your
campfire-side favorites!
B-6 Masterpiece with Melancean in Whispering Oaks with Beth
We will be painting on canvas with acrylic paints. No experience necessary. This will be a step-by-
step painting.
B-7 Teaching Personal Safety and Self Defense in Cherry Hollow with Joe of Best
Defense USA
Learn how to lead children's safety classes for Girl Scouts, church, or your own kids. Awareness and
avoidance tactics are stressed with simple but effective techniques for use if threatened or attacked
by adult predators or bullies will be taught. No self-defense or martial arts experience is needed. The
“Street Smarts & Self Defense for Children” program is designed to meet the criteria outlined in
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Education Standards Task Force for programs
to teach personal safety to children. B-8 Team Building in Cabin 1 with Brianna
Team building activities help shape a group of people through an experience. The experience
includes a reflection opportunity (questions or a topic of discussion) allowing for conversation to grow
the group.
11:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Session C (Choose one)
You will be learning how to cook using various methods in these hands-on lunch sessions. For all sessions,
please bring a mess kit with silverware, a beverage, and a bandana or hat to tie your hair back while cooking.
C-1 Beyond Pie Iron Basics in Cabin 2 (McCleary) with Mary Jo
Pie irons are a versatile way to cook over a campfire, but most leaders only know how to make
pizzas, basic sandwiches, and fruit desserts with bread. This session will have many tasty options
that go beyond the basics and will surprise you with what you can cook in a pie iron!
C-2 Braving the Box Oven in Oak Grove with Robin
Now you have made a box oven. What can you do with it? Come check it out!
C-3 Cooking on Vagabond Stoves behind Dean Lodge with Michelle
While this cooking session seems very advanced, you'll find ways to simplify meals your girls can
cook on camping trips. You will cook in pans and directly on the stove itself. Please bring a Vagabond
Stove - you can make one in minutes at Green Light Specials in White Tail Lodge – and a small pan.
C-4 Dutch Oven Lunch in Cherry Hollow with Lesley
Learn to use Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven to prepare a tasty and nourishing meal. You will also learn
cast iron care and some restoration techniques.
C-5 Eco Eating in Whispering Oaks with Erin
Learn to incorporate leave no trace concepts into your troop’s meals. Maximize taste reduce waste!
Recipes can be incorporated at multiple levels for the eco series and cooking badges.
C-6 Floating Lunch at the Lake with Roz
Come enjoy the beautiful scenery while canoeing at camp! Participants will make sack lunches after
breakfast. A variety of different breads, lunch meats, and snacks will be provided. You must bring
your own water bottle or choice of drink. You might get wet, so bring an extra pair of dry clothes, a
beach towel, and water shoes.
C-7 Reflector Ovens in Oak Grove with GSNI Historian Chris
In this class, we will use the reflector oven we just made to make several easy things your troop will
love.
C-8 Weirdest Outdoor Cooking Your Girls Will Think Is So Cool! in Cabin 1 with
Linda
Have you heard about Cat Can Pizza? Flaming Hot Dogs? Ziplock Omelets? Learn all of these and
more!
2:30–3:15 p.m. Break
Enjoy a siesta at your sleeping area, a hike with a buddy to explore camp, a warm or cool drink in Dean
Lodge, a swing on a hammock in Pine Tree, a refreshing shower in the pool bathrooms, or create some fun
crafts with new friends at Green Light Specials in White Tail Lodge. This time is yours!
3:15–4:15 OR 5:15p.m. Session D (Choose one – pay attention to end
times)
D-1 Archery Challenge (until 4:15) in Pine Tree with Ron
Whether you’ve been an archery master for a day or a decade, you’ll love challenging yourself and
your new teammates with these archery games. The supplies are minimal, but the challenges are
real. Can your arrow hit the buried treasure on the map? Closed-toe shoes must be worn. D-2 Bobbin Lace (until 5:15 – Extra-Long Session) at Dean Lodge with Kanella
from L.A.C.E.
Members of the Lace Guild will provide information and directions for the making of the supplies
needed to bobbin lace. Learn the basic stitches of bobbin lace and receive patterns for simple
projects, bookmarks, friendship bracelet, and a key fob. Participants should leave with a completed
project and a packet of instructions for use in leading a program of their own.
D-3 Camp Dean Walk (until 4:15) start at Dean Lodge flagpole with Ranger John
Explore Camp Dean through new eyes with Ranger John! You’ll walk throughout camp and see the
variety of sleeping units, recreation, wildlife, plants, and Take Action Project and Highest Award
opportunities. You will also see first-hand some of the exciting long-range property plans in action!
This session is repeated in Session E.
D-4 Celebrating Your Uniqueness (until 5:15 – Extra-Long Session) in Cabin 1
with Alicia from Chatter Girls, Guided Choices, Inc.
You will use mindfulness to find your uniqueness through discussion and activities.
D-5 Chilling Out: Guided Meditation for You (and Your Girls!) (until 4:15) in
Cabin 2 (McCleary) with Jennifer from Sahaja Meditation
Take time to let go of some stress with a brief introduction to Sahaja Meditation followed by an easy,
relaxing meditation guided by experienced daily practitioners of this method. Meditation is often felt as
a state of inner peace and can be experienced by both adults and children. Our Girl Scout programs
engage the girls on topics of emotional health, stress relief, and self-awareness relevant to several
badges and journeys.
D-6 – Cybersecurity and Robotics (until 5:15 – Extra-Long Session) in
Whispering Oaks with Emily from Microsoft
Are you and your girls curious about the new STEM badges recently rolled out? This session will
cover unplugged activities leaders can easily do with their troops, materials needed, concepts to
understand and incorporate, Microsoft learning resources, and a list of free badge workshops
Microsoft offers that utilize coding programs and hardware to teach Cybersecurity, Robotics, and
Digital Art.
D-7 My Take Action Project: Awareness of Domestic Violence and Human
Trafficking (until 4:15) in Cherry Hollow with Heidi
We’ll explore how Heidi’s desire to protect girls from Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (DV
and HT) became her Take Action Project. We’ll discuss awareness, prevention, and how we are
making this project sustainable. We will delve into GSNI’s Healthy Relationships and Human
Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Program. This workshop will help you understand the
difference between service projects and Take Action Projects. You will learn how you can utilize this
program to create awareness of DV and HT in your communities, recognize the warning signs, help
you to know what you should do to help a victim, and how to protect your loved ones.
D-8 Using Your Resources Wisely (until 5:15 – Extra-Long Session) in Oak
Grove with Ericha, Patty, and Robin
This class is perfect for DIY-ers! You will imagine, craft, and create gifts, décor, and more using
items that cost $1 or less! This is perfect for all of us Girl Scout leaders who are committed to using
our resources wisely while making unique, one-of-a-kind items.
4:30-5:15 p.m. Session E (May be able to choose one if Session D
was not an Extra-Long Session)
E-1 Camp Dean Walk start at Dean Lodge flagpole with Ranger John
Explore Camp Dean through new eyes with Ranger John! You’ll walk throughout camp and see the
variety of sleeping units, recreation, wildlife, plants, and Take Action Project and Highest Award
opportunities. You will also see first-hand some of the exciting long-range property plans in action!
This session is repeated in Session D.
E-2 Games with a GS Twist in Cherry Hollow with SuePlay fun games while learning about Girl Scouts. These games will teach the Girl Scout Promise and
Law and more through relays, puzzles, matching games, cootie catchers, and even Twister! These
games are fun, easy, and portable to transport to troop meetings.
E-3 Intro to Music in Cabin 2 (McCleary) with Grace
Learn the basics of music and how to write your own catchy song. What makes a song memorable
and pleasing to the ear? How does music work?
E-4 Tomahawk Throwing in Pine Tree with Ron
Are you ready to hit the mark? You’ll be able to try your hand at this up and coming sport—tomahawk
and knife throwing! This popular facilitator-led recreation activity is open to those older than twelve at
many of our camps, so we are making sure adults have a chance to practice this weekend! Closed-
toe shoes must be worn.
5:30 Mid-Camp Clean Up
Time to tidy up our workshop and dining areas and make sure the bathrooms are clean!
6–6:30 p.m. Ice Breakers Outside Dean Lodge with STEW Crew
Join us for ice breakers and get to know your sister Girl Scout volunteers! You’ll leave with ideas, new
friends (just in time for dinner!), and some laughs.
6:30 p.m. Goodbye, Saturday-only participants!
Thanks for joining us for the day! We hope you had a great time, and we’re sorry you couldn’t stay for longer
this year.
6:30–7:45 p.m. Dinner and Dessert in Dean Lodge
After a busy day with all of us spread across Camp Dean, we will come together for dinner and delicious
dessert!
7:45–8:15 p.m. Girl Scout Trivia in Dean Lodge
How well do you know your Girl Scout history? Are you a GSNI novice or expert? Come test your knowledge
as we play in large teams for fame, glory, and bragging rights. The game is hosted by GSNI Historian Sue.
Saturday Night Activities (drop in on none, one, or all!)
8:30 p.m. until ???
No registration required! Join us around the campfire for a casual fireside chat, complete with s’mores!
You’ll be in for a treat with great conversations with like-minded volunteers as you roast marshmallows and
talk. Each campfire will also share the Ashes of Friendship Ceremony. Remember your hat or bandana to
keep your hair out of the fire. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, pick up your allergy free s’more
materials from the Dean Lodge kitchen first.
F1 - Fireside Chat with Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leaders at Cabin 2
(McCleary)
F-2 Fireside Chat with Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leaders at Oak Grove
F-3 Fireside Chat with GSNI CEO Fiona at Cherry Hollow
F-4 Fireside Chat with GSNI’s Outdoor Program Team at Dean Lodge
F-5 Fireside Chat with Service Unit Team Members at Cabin 1All day until 10:30 p.m. Green Light Specials in White Tail Lodge
Green Light Specials, Make and Takes, Fun Crafts to Do with Your Girls: no matter what you call them, these
quick crafts will inspire you to create something amazing! Green Light Specials will be open all day Friday
and Saturday for you to stop on by and make something while making new friends. Don’t forget to bring
home everything you made!
Sunday, September 27, 2020
7:15–8 a.m. Coffee with Charlie in Dean Lodge
Calling all early risers! Join Charlie, GSNI's Chief Property and Outdoor Program Officer, for a cup of coffee,
cocoa, or tea in Dean Lodge. Get answers to your burning questions about camp, learn tricks for exploring
the area with girls, learn the history of our over seventy-year-old property, and much more!
8–8:30 a.m. Personal Gear Loaded into Cars and Sleeping Area Clean-
up
While we don’t want to acknowledge our time at STEW will be ending soon, we do need the sleeping areas
cleaned up before our final session. Before coming to breakfast, please load all your personal gear into the
car except what you need that day. Then, like a true Girl Scout, return to your sleeping area and leave the
site cleaner than you found it. A site monitor will be at every sleeping area to help coordinate kapers.
8:30–9:30 a.m. Breakfast in Dean Lodge
It’s the final meal that will leave you energized for the final session and closing ceremony and start dreaming
up possibilities for the year to come...and brainstorming about leading a STEW workshop of your own! It’s
one last time for us to gather for a meal together as a whole group.
9:45–11:15 a.m. Session G (Choose one)
G-1 Advanced Space Science in the Whispering Oaks with Michelle
Your girls are older, and it’s time to blast your space knowledge to the next level! We’ll cover activities
from the Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Space Science badges. You’ll practice being a Space
Science Researcher, Expert, and Master and leave with out-of-this-world knowledge, skills, and
activities for your girls.
G-2 Basic Belly Dance in Dean Lodge with Lana
Shimmies, hip circles, and undulations: come learn the basics for one of the oldest folk dances in the
world!
G-3 Charm Your Girls with Outdoor Skills in Cabin 2 (McCleary) with Amanda and
Shelley
This session will help you learn how to teach many of the outdoor skills to earn the new GSNI outdoor
charms set! Staying one step ahead of our girls is a great way to be prepared!
G-4 Paper Baskets in Cabin 1 with Sue
Weave baskets for presents or everyday use. One non-woven basket method included. Please bring
paper scissors.
G-5 Perfectly Versatile Campsites (PVC) in Cherry Hollow with Ron
Do you need a handwashing or dishwashing station for your campsite? Join this workshop to make
one of these items and get instructions for several other projects. If you have PVC cutters, please
bring them along. If you don’t have any, it’s not necessary to purchase your own. We can share whatwe have. $12 additional fee is payable at time of registration to cover the cost of PVC fittings and
pipe.
G-6 Quilling: Paper Art in Oak Grove with Robin
Create elaborate looking paper designs using strips of paper. Your imagination is the only limit to this
fun craft.
G-7 “STEM”ing with Geocaching in Pine Tree with Edith and Mari from Cantigny Park
Are you tired of being a muggle? If so, join us for an introduction to geocaching! Learn to use a GPS
unit, test your “geospeak” skills, and even create a trade item to take on your own future geocaching
adventure! Learn the steps to earning your Geocacher badge.
G-8 Target Sports near the Dean Lodge Parking Lot with Charlie
Come try air rifles, the latest offering in target sports from GSNI! Good shooting requires learning
positive traits such as patience, determination, focus, attention to detail, and persistence. After you go
through safety checkpoints, you will be able to practice using air rifles. We will attempt to try three
position shooting: prone, kneeling, and standing. We can accommodate sitting at a table for those not
interested in trying the three positions. This is not a training course. A signed waiver is required. In
case of inclement weather, please bring two large beach towels.
11:15–11:45 a.m. Final All-Camp Cleanup
With your sister workshop participants, you’ll help tidy up the lodges, summer kitchens, and areas
surrounding your final workshop session.
11:45 a.m. Closing Ceremony at the Flagpole outside Dean Lodge
We will lower the flag one last time for STEW 2020. After a final friendship circle, we will eagerly wait until we
all meet again!
See you soon!STEW Frequently Asked Questions
Why is STEW held at Camp Dean every year? Why don’t we offer trainings or certifications?
The STEW Crew considered each GSNI property STEW stands for Special Teaching Enrichment
for this event and even considered rotating the Workshops. Our goal is not to replace trainings or
location of the event. It was decided Camp Dean certifications GSNI already offers. Our mission is to
provided the best layout with a short walking offer a changing variety of enrichment workshops.
distance between many outdoor sites with backup We considered offering trainings, but they do not fit
rain locations, various indoor spaces for workshops, into a 90-minute workshop structure. If we offered
and the ability to accommodate meals and sleeping trainings or certifications, we would also have to
spaces for 100 volunteers. price the weekend differently.
What am I paying for?
STEW is a council-sponsored program designed to sustain itself, budget-wise. This means we spend the
income as participants register. We don’t have the option to go over budget, and we don’t profit financially
from this event. Here is the breakdown of your $60:
• Weekend Materials: $5 (patch, site rentals, some handouts, cleaning supplies, general supplies, and
registration fees)
• Workshop Fees: $20 (average session materials cost $5 per person)
• Lunch Workshop: $8 (includes Saturday lunch)
• Weekend Food: $20 (Friday night snack, Saturday breakfast, dinner, dessert, and Sunday breakfast)
• All Camp Programs: $7 (Green Light Specials, break activities, Friday and Saturday night activities, and
more)
What food is being served in 2020? What about Sunday lunch?
We will offer coffee, tea, cocoa, and lemonade all All that camping may make you hungry! There are
weekend. Bring your own mug and water bottle. several nearby places within a few miles where you
Stay tuned for the latest menu updates on our could pick up something on your way home,
STEW 2020 Facebook page. including Walgreens, Jewel, Big Rock Cafe,
Rosati’s Pizza, Genoa Pizza, Jimmy John
Sandwiches, Culver’s, McDonald’s, and King Wok.
Why do the cabin doors squeak? How is phone service, internet, and electricity?
The bunk cabin doors squeak due to overuse There is very limited access to electricity in the
through the years and damage to the door and its sleep spaces. There is no internet access.
frame. The squeak is caused by wood rubbing Availability of phone service varies by carrier. AT&T
against wood. and Verizon have spotty coverage; Sprint has
decent coverage, and T-Mobile has no coverage.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your usual camp favorites, including any supplies mentioned on the event descriptions, including a
mess kit for Saturday lunch.
Why am I registering for my classes in Why is everyone snoring?
advance? And when can I take a nap? This
Even if you NEVER snore, a little extra time in
weekend sounds exhausting!
nature or around a campfire might cause you to
Just as in years past, you will be registering in become one of those campers who keeps everyone
advance for class sessions, so workshop leaders else up at night. Here are a few things to consider.
have the right amount of supplies. There will be an Bring an extra pillow to prop up your head. Take
option to have no activities during a session. You allergy meds before bed if your sinuses are stuffy or
can take a nap whenever you need to! You can you have environmental allergies. Our best and
drop in on Green Light Specials whenever you get most economical solution will be to provide
the chance on Friday and Saturday. You do you, disposable earplugs at check-in for anyone who
Girl Scout volunteer! wants them!STEW 2020
Paper Registration Form – page 1 of 2
Final Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, or earlier if maximum is reached.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Troop Number: _________________ SU # ________________ Council: ___________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip code: _____________
Telephone Cell/Day/Evening: _____________________________________________________________
I am a returning STEW participant! ___ 2nd Year, ___ 3rd Year, ___ 4th Year, __5th Year, __ 6th Year
This is my first year attending STEW!
I will be attending:
Entire Weekend (including the Friday night session!) …………………………………. $ 60
Saturday Only (9 a.m.–6:15 p.m.) ……………………………………………………….. $ 40
Discounts
Early Bird, registered by July 15, 2020 ……..………………………………………….. -$5
Bring a Friend, online discount code BringAFriend …………………………….…… -$5
Friend’s Name: _________________________________________
Adventure Allowance Code: ___________________________________________ - $10
STEW T-Shirt Pre-Order
STEW T-Shirt - Please Circle T-Shirt Size: AS, AM, AL, AXL ……………………….…. $ 15
2XL, 3XL, 4XL ………………………………… $ 20
Workshops with Additional Fees
Attending Ceramic Fun (additional fee, please check which chimenea) $10 each
____ Pumpkin ____ Snowman ____ Southwestern Vase
Attending PVC: Perfectly Versatile Campsite Class (additional fee) $12
Total Due $_________
Credit Card Payment Only Register only one person per form. The final
______________________________________________ confirmation packet will be sent via e-mail about
Card number two weeks before the event. Complete and e-
mail to customercare@girlscoutsni.org or
______________________ mail to:
Expiration Date STEW Registration
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
353 Randall Road
South Elgin, IL 60177STEW 2020
Paper Registration Form – page 2 – Preferences
Name: _______________________________ (Optional) Your Camp Name: ____________________
Lights Out! When do you plan to go to sleep?
_____ Early Bird: 10 p.m. _______ Night Owl: 11:30 p.m.
Sleeping Arrangements: (Please indicate a first, second, and third choice.)
____ Indoor: mattress on floor
____ Indoor: bottom or top
____ Indoor: bottom bunk only
____ Outdoor cabin: bottom or top bunk
____ Outdoor cabin: bottom bunk only
____ I am pitching my own tent in Tent City.
Name of preferred roommate(s): _____________________________________________________
Workshop Selections: Please write in the name of your workshop choices. If no choice is indicated, we will
assume you have scheduled a free period. Before choosing, check the descriptions to see what supplies are
needed for the workshops you selected.
Session Time First Choice Second Choice
Session A Friday 8 p.m.
Session B Saturday 10 a.m.
Session C
Saturday 11:45 a.m.
(Lunch)
Session D Saturday 3:15 p.m.
Session E Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Session F Saturday 8:30 p.m.
Session G Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Special Dietary Needs:
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Other Special Needs (including mobility concerns and access to electricity for medical needs):
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