December 2017
Commercial Kitchen Training
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the Tennessee Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning and maintenance of Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hill’s commercial kitchen equipment and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and core provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. The commercial kitchens can only be reserved…
Find out more »January 2018
Camptivities Training
Camptivities are fun and crafty activities that we offer throughout the year. Come learn the basics of tie-dye, screen printing and canvas creations. This training is available to all adult volunteers and parents.
Find out more »February 2018
All Around the World
Join us in an adventure to learn about Girl Scouts in Finland and Japan. You will work toward completing a badge from each country and learn more about our Five World Centers. The cost includes badges. Please bring a sack lunch and a drink.
Find out more »March 2018
Brownie First Nighter
Come spend the night at camp with your fellow Brownies. Experience outdoor fun as you craft, explore nature, learn fire-safety and enjoy delicious s'mores. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are included. Please follow adult/girl ratio outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Find out more »Outdoor Skills Training
This class prepares leaders to camp with their girls. It is designed to be taken after completing three online courses (Camp Information and Procedures, Camp Prep and Camp Ready). In this class, you will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about the following: knot tying, fire building, propane stove, knife safety, pitching tents and cooking over an open flame. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units…
Find out more »Camp Holloway Summer Camp Open House
Sunscreen? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Summer Camp Open House? Check! Come meet the camp director and staff who make summer camp so magical. We are excited to show you around, answer questions and start your fantastic camp experience. Take a tour, make a craft, roast marshmallows and see where you might live this summer.
Find out more »April 2018
Core Camp: Brownie
Are you a first time camping troop and want a little help? Brownie Core Camp, a one-night camping event for troops (grades 2-3) is the program you are looking for. Attending troops will participate in activities like games, songs, and arts & crafts. This event is led by older girl troops who have been trained to guide new camping troops through this adventure. Kapers such as flag ceremonies, Girl Scout's Own, cleaning and campsite care will be shared by attending…
Find out more »August 2018
Fall Trainer Meeting
This meeting is designed especially for council trainers will include workshops that will enhance your skills in facilitating training for both girls and adults. It is also an opportunity to network with volunteer trainers from throughout the council.
Find out more »Outdoor Skills Training
This class prepares leaders to camp with their girls. It is designed to be taken after completing three online courses (Camp Information and Procedures, Camp Prep and Camp Ready). In this class, you will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about the following: knot tying, fire building, propane stove, knife safety, pitching tents and cooking over an open flame. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units…
Find out more »September 2018
Outdoor Skills Training
This class prepares leaders to camp with their girls. It is designed to be taken after completing three online courses (Camp Information and Procedures, Camp Prep and Camp Ready). In this class, you will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about the following: knot tying, fire building, propane stove, knife safety, pitching tents and cooking over an open flame. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units…
Find out more »Core Camp: Brownie
Are you a first time camping troop and want a little help? Brownie Core Camp, a one-night camping event for troops (grades 2-3) is the program you are looking for. Attending troops will participate in activities like games, songs, and arts & crafts. This event is led by older girl troops who have been trained to guide new camping troops through this adventure. Kapers such as flag ceremonies, Girl Scout's Own, cleaning and campsite care will be shared by attending…
Find out more »October 2018
Journey Weekend: Ambassador – Your Voice Your World
A is for Advocacy, which is what this journey is all about! Join your fellow Ambassador sisters for a weekend filled with learning what it means to be an advocate through developing valuable leadership skills. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards, including your Take Action Project. This weekend is planned around It's Your World-Change It! Journey. You will receive a $2 discount toward your journey award in the GSMIDTN shop. Please follow Safety Activity Checkpoints adult…
Find out more »Journey Weekend: Senior – GIRLtopia
Be a visionary as you create a GIRLtopia for girls worldwide through the use of art. Then put that vision to the test as you share it with the world around you. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards, including your Take Action Project. This weekend is planned around It's Your World-Change It! Journey. You will receive a $2 discount toward your journey award in the GSMIDTN shop. Please follow Safety Activity Checkpoints adult to girl ratios. Girl…
Find out more »November 2018
Unsung Geniuses: Heroines of Science
Spend the day learning the stories of female scientist whose genius may be virtually unknown, until now! You will delve into the work of the real heroines of science who take us to worlds of star-gazing, of pushing against the utmost bounds of human knowledge, being bold and so much more. In additional to learning about incredible women scientists, you will also spend time creating science and space-themed crafts and experiments.
Find out more »December 2018
Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take her troop for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. It is designed to be taken after completing three online courses (Camp Information and Procedures, Camp Prep, and Camp Ready). After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee…
Find out more »Brownie First Nighter
Come spend the night at camp with your fellow Brownies! Experience outdoor fun as you craft, explore nature, learn fire safety, and enjoy delicious campfire treats. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast are included. This is designed as a troop experience. Please follow Safety Activity Checkpoints adult to girl ratios. Girl fee: $35 Adult fee: $15
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or a designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent…
Find out more »Red Cross Babysitting
Learn basic and practical child care skills including diapering, feeding, and emergency care. Girls will leave with a pocket emergency guide, babysitters book, and CD with additional resources to help them in their babysitting business. Girls will earn a Red Cross babysitting certification in addition to First Aid and CPR for children and infants.
Find out more »January 2019
Do Dads: Camp Holloway – Sci-Fi Edition
Come experience camp with your dad, granddad, uncle, or adult brother. For this special "Sci-Fi" edition of Do Dads, you'll build something for camp, play awesome spaceship games, and make your own robot. Please register independently from your troop. Girl fee: $25 Adult fee: $10
Find out more »March 2019
Core Camp: Junior
Are you a first time camping troop wanting a little help? Core Camp Junior, a one-night camping event for Junior troops, is the program you are looking for! Troops will participate in activities like games, camp skills and more. This event is led by older girl troops who have been trained to guide new camping troops through this adventure. Kapers such as flag ceremonies, Girl Scout's Own, cleaning, and campsite care will be shared by attending troops. You will prepare…
Find out more »All Around the World
Join us in an adventure around the world to learn about Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from Hong Kong and Germany. You will work towards a badge from each country and learn about our very own WAGGGS World Center in London, Pax Lodge! Please bring a sack lunch and drink to this event.
Find out more »Your Girl Scout Future
Meet and talk to Girl Scouts from all the different Girl Scout levels! Curious what Juniors and Cadettes do? Interested in finding out what travel opportunities exist for Seniors and Ambassadors? Come to this unique event we're explore Girl Scout traditions and help you map out your Girl Scout future!
Find out more »May 2019
Brownie Fairy Myst: Summertime Fun
Spend the day as a fairy with your very own wings! You will discover the colorful, magical land of fairy secrets, games, knots and braids. Brownies will create magical fairy crafts for this all day event. Pack a lunch for a great adventure. Fun patch included. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors also have Teen Mentor programs available for this event! Please register separately on CouncilAlignMENT.
Find out more »June 2019
Core Camp Training
Does your troop love to camp? Are your girls ready to share the love with others? During this training you will learn techniques to teach other girls and troops to camp outdoors! After this training, you can lead a troop camping weekend for any of our Core Camp Brownie or Junior dates as an additional fundraiser for your troop. Skills you will gain include budgeting, program planning, event communication, updating your outdoor expertise, and more! Girl fee: $35 Adult fee:…
Find out more »August 2019
Fall Trainer Meeting
This meeting is designed especially for trainers will include workshops that will enhance your skills in facilitating training for both girls and adults. It is also an opportunity to network with volunteer trainers from throughout the council.
Find out more »September 2019
Camp Passport – International: Camp Holloway
Add to your Camp Passport and explore the world too! Hike, explore the creek, and participate in an adventure activity. Then settle down around the campfire and cook your own gourmet meal and snacks with an international flair! Girls will prepare foods from across the globe in this adventure filled session. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are included in the price. Please follow Safety Activity Checkpoints adult to girl ratios.
Find out more »Core Camp: Brownie
Are you a first time camping troop and want a little help? Brownie Core Camp, a one-night camping event for troops (grades 2-3) is the program you are looking for. Attending troops will participate in activities like games, songs, and arts & crafts. This event is led by older girl troops who have been trained to guide new camping troops through this adventure. Kapers such as flag ceremonies, Girl Scout's Own, cleaning, and campsite care will be shared by attending…
Find out more »November 2019
Senior Journey Weekend: Sow What? [closed]
What’s your food network? We’ll go beyond the TV channel and directly into your impact on our planet. Work together towards your Harvest Award and have a blast at this one-of-a-kind Journey Weekend. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards, including completing the Take Action Project. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Award in the Cabin. Please observe girl to adult Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios. Girl fee: $60 Adult fee: $25 Non-Registered Girl fee:…
Find out more »Ambassador Journey Weekend: Justice [closed]
Soar towards Justice! Once you believe change is possible, earning the Sage Award is only a few steps away. Take a stand at this one of a kind Journey Weekend with your fellow Girl Scout Ambassadors and work on protecting the environment. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards, including completing the Take Action Project. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Award in the Cabin. Please observe girl to adult Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios.…
Find out more »January 2020
Red Cross Babysitting [closed]
Earn your Red Cross Babysitting certification while learning child and infant First Aid & CPR and practical childcare skills including diapering and feeding. Girls will leave with a pocket emergency guide, babysitter’s book, and CD with additional resources to help them in their babysitting business. Girl fee: $70 Non-registered Girl fee: $80 Adult fee: $15 Non-registered Adult fee: $15 Registration for this event is now closed.
Find out more »Core Camp Training
Love to camp? Ready to share that love with others? Attend Core Camp Training and learn techniques to teach younger Girl Scouts how to troop camp outdoors! After completing Core Camp Training you can lead a Core Camp: Brownie or Core Camp: Junior weekend. Training topics include program planning, budgeting, event communication, and updating your outdoor expertise. All participants must be registered Girl Scouts/adults. Please observe girl to adult Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios. Girl Scout Fee: $35 Adult Fee: $15…
Find out more »September 2020
Daisy Brownie Outdoor Day
There are so many outdoor opportunities for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies to Explore! Come to Camp Holloway for a troop-based adventure and work toward your Daisy Outdoor Art Maker and Trail Adventure badges and the Brownie Adventurer and Outdoor Art Creator badges.This is a troop-based event, and groups are limited to 15 people total, including adults. Please plan to carpool - parking at camp is limited. Please plan to bring all snacks, lunch, and water that will be needed…
Find out more »October 2020
Brownie Badge Blast: Animal and Naturalist
Discover and work towards completing the Animal and Naturalist badges! Girl Scout Brownies with work on the Bugs and Pets badges. Each troop will get a specific time slot and pavilion assignment for the Badge Blast. Your pavilion will have all the supplies you need to complete each activity. Troop leaders will be responsible for leading all the activities with your troop with the guidance of programs team. Please note: there might be some pre-work or post work needed to…
Find out more »Senior Badge Blast: Animal and Naturalist Badges
Discover and work towards completing the Animal and Naturalist badges! Girl Scout Seniors will work on the Sky and Voice for Animals badges. Each troop will get a specific time slot and pavilion assignment for the Badge Blast. Your pavilion will have all the supplies you need to complete each activity. Troop leaders will be responsible for leading all the activities with your troop with guidance from the programs team. Please note: there might be some pre-work or post work…
Find out more »Junior Badge Blast: Animal and Naturalist Badges
Discover and work towards completing the Animal and Naturalist badges! Girl Scout Juniors will work on the Flowers and Animal Habitats badges. Each troop will get a specific time slot and pavilion assignment for the Badge Blast. Your pavilion will have all the supplies you need to complete each activity. Troop leaders will be responsible for leading all the activities with your troop with guidance from the programs team. Please note: there might be some pre-work or post work needed…
Find out more »Cadette Badge Blast: Animal and Naturalist Badges
Discover and work towards completing the Animal and Naturalist badges! Girl Scout Cadettes will work on the Trees and Animal Helpers badges. Each troop will get a specific time slot and pavilion assignment for the Badge Blast. Your pavilion will have all the supplies you need to complete each activity. Troop leaders will be responsible for leading all the activities with your troop with guidance from the programs team. Please note: there might be some pre-work or post work needed…
Find out more »Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. This course will be held in a small group with social distancing protocol. Adult fee:…
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »Commercial Kitchen Training
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hill’s commercial kitchen equipment and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and core provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. This course will be held in a…
Find out more »April 2021
VEW – Volunteer Enrichment Day
The VEW (moved to a day-only event this year due to COVID-19 precautions) is a conference-style event for adult volunteers to attend workshops, swap ideas, and enjoy networking with other volunteers! Download 2021 VEW Session Topics
Find out more »Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. This course will be held in a small group with social distancing protocol. Adult fee:…
Find out more »Daisy Journey Day
Work toward most of the Daisy It's Your Story-Tell It! Journey. Spend the day learning how to care for animals and how this is similar to taking care of yourself. Connect with local organizations, earn the Birdbath award and work towards the Red Robin award. Please bring your own lunch. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Awards in the GSMIDTN Cabin. Girl Fee: $25 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $30
Find out more »Brownie Journey Day
On this Journey, Brownies learn about girls around the world and how stories can give them ideas for helping others, whether in their own communities or in other countries.You will earn parts of the It’s Your Story – Tell It Journey through, games, songs, murals, and more! Please bring your own lunch. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Awards in the GSMIDTN Cabin. Girl Fee: $25 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $30
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »September 2021
Night at the Opera (Older Girls)
An exclusive event for older girls! Come enjoy formal evening at Camp Holloway with live entertainment provided by the Nashville Opera. The show will be prepared specifically for older girls highlighting classic arias and contemporary works. Come dressed for a formal event, hors d’oeuvres will be served. Girl fee: $10 Non-registered Girl fee: $15 Adult fee: $10 Non-registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »October 2021
Council Quest – Troop 200: The Pioneers
In 1924, Josephine Holloway attended a training session with Girl Scout’s founder Juliette Gordon Low and requested to start an official troop. Her request was denied, but she began an unofficial troop for Black girls, using a copy of the Girl Scout handbook to lead her troop. Holloway courageously persevered for almost 2 decades until finally, in 1942 she was able to establish Troop 200 – Nashville’s first African American Girl Scout troop. Join us and imagine yourself as a…
Find out more »Council Quest – Hidden Heroine
More than just a familiar name, Josephine Holloway was a pioneer, trailblazer and an unyielding force that brought about change in her community. Her courage, confidence and character led a quiet revolution, giving opportunities to African American girls in the face of stiff opposition. Honored by GSUSA as a “Hidden Heroine” in 1976, Holloway is a true example of the Girl Scout Promise in action. Join us as we take an introspective and empathetic view on her life and accomplishments,…
Find out more »Volunteer in Training Training
Ready for your next challenge? Work towards your Volunteer in Training Pin by attending this training. You will get an overview on the skills needed to help a troop of younger girls achieve a badge, work on a Take Action Project, earn a Journey Award, or complete their Bronze or Silver Award. Girl fee: $25 Non-registered Girl fee: $60 Adult fee: $25 Non-registered Adult fee: $60
Find out more »November 2021
Ambassador Journey Weekend: Your Voice, Your World: The Power of Advocacy
A is for Advocacy, which is what this journey is all about! Join your fellow Ambassador sisters for a weekend filled with learning what it means to be an advocate through developing valuable leadership skills. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards including your Take Action project. This weekend is planned around It's Your World-Change It! Journey. You will receive a $2 discount toward your journey award in the GSMIDTN shop. Girl fee: $60 Non-registered Girl…
Find out more »Senior Journey Weekend – GirlTopia
Be a visionary as you create a GIRLtopia for girls worlwide through the use of art. Then put that vision to the test as you share it with the world around you. Some pre and post work is required to complete awards including your Take Action project. This weekend is planned around It's Your World-Change It! Journey. You will receive a $2 discount toward your journey award in the GSMIDTN shop. Please follow adult/girl Safety Activity Checkpoints. Girl fee:…
Find out more »March 2022
Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. Adult fee: $10 Non-Registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »CPR/First Aid Part 2 – Skills Test
This is the 2nd part of a two part series to earn First Aid/CPR/AED certification. This session will be held in-person. Skills Test must be completed within 90 days of completing CPR/First Aid Part 1 – Online Classwork. Register separately for Part 1 on CouncilAlignMENT. Participants who complete Parts 1 & 2 will be certified for First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. VolunteerResources@gsmidtn.org Adult fee: $25 Non-Registered Adult fee: $50
Find out more »April 2022
Brownie Journey Day: Brownie Quest
Spend the day with your fellow Brownies as you work through most of the Brownie It’s Your World – Change It! Journey. Brownies will work towards the Discover Key Award and the Connect Key Award. You will receive a $2 discount towards your Journey Awards. Girl Fee: $20 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $25
Find out more »Daisy Journey Day: Daisy Flower Garden
Work toward most of the Daisy It’s Your World – Change It! Journey. Spend the day with your Daisy friends as you experience the Daisy Flower Garden Journey. Daisies will work towards the Watering Can Award and the Golden Honey Bee Award. You will receive a $2 discount towards your Journey Awards. Girl Fee: $20 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $25
Find out more »Camping Skills 1 [waitlist]
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. Adult fee: $10 Non-Registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »August 2022
Do Dads [waitlist]
Do Dads is BACK! Come to Camp Holloway with your dad, granddad, uncle, or adult brother. Work together on a project to leave a lasting mark on camp, experience an adventure activity, screen print a t-shirt, and spend a night under the stars. Participants will stay in a cabin, platform tent or pitched tent at camp. Meals and activities are included in the price of the program. Please register separately from your troop. Girl Fee: $60 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $65…
Find out more »September 2022
Commercial Kitchen
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment at GSMIDTN camp properties and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and core provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. Adult fee: $15 Non-Registered Adult fee: $20
Find out more »October 2022
Last Call Before Fall
Teen Girl Scouts, adventure is calling, and this is your sign to go! Teens only, no parents around. Come join us for this adventure-filled weekend at Camp Holloway! You can expect to explore different adventures and do some fun craft activities too. This is a drop-off program. Girl Fee: $65 Non-Registered Girl fee: $70
Find out more »LiA Training
Interested in earning the first part of your Program Aide Award? Help put some Brownie Girl Scout friends, as they complete some Journey activities planned and lead by YOU! Brownies are not required to complete the journey. Girl Scout fee: $5
Find out more »November 2022
Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. Adult fee: $10 Non-Registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »Senior Journey Day
Are you interested in learning how engineers design and use problem solving skills? In this Journey Day, you will design and build prototypes of 3 different challenges and plan a Take Action project that helps others. You will also receive a $2 discount towards your Journey Awards. Girl Scout fee: $40 Non-Girl Scout fee: $45 Adult fee: $5 Non-registered Adult fee: $10
Find out more »Brownie 1st Nighter [Waitlist]
Girl Scout camp is a special place - you'll always remember your first camping trip! Come spend the night at camp with your fellow Brownies! Experience outdoor fun as you craft, explore nature, learn fire safety, and enjoy delicious campfire treats. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast are included, as well as fun patch. Troops may only bring the amount of adults required by Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios. For Brownies, this is 2 adults for up to 12 girls and 1 adult…
Find out more »December 2022
Candy Cane Carnival
Hop aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley for a journey to a winter wonderland! Participants will snack on cookies & hot cocoa, conduct Elf Experiments, and meet Santa! Help us spread the warmth as well by contributing to the Santa Sock Drive. If you can, please bring new, clean socks to donate to our friends in need this holiday season. Siblings over the age of 5 may attend but must be registered in CouncilAlignMENT prior to event. This is a drop-off…
Find out more »Candy Cane Carnival
Hop aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley for a journey to a winter wonderland! Participants will snack on cookies & hot cocoa, conduct Elf Experiments, and meet Santa! Help us spread the warmth as well by contributing to the Santa Sock Drive. If you can, please bring new, clean socks to donate to our friends in need this holiday season. Siblings over the age of 5 may attend but must be registered in CouncilAlignMENT prior to event. This is a drop-off…
Find out more »January 2023
Camp Holloway: 1955
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. In 1951 land was purchased by the Girl Scouts of Cumberland Valley (now Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee) so that Black girls would have a place to go to summer camp. After several years of preparation and hard work, in 1955, Camp Holloway opened. Join us as we take a step back in time and explore the new camp, experiencing some of the historic and monumental challenges one courageous…
Find out more »Troop 200: The Pioneers
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. In 1924, Josephine Holloway attended a training session with Girl Scout’s founder Juliette Gordon Low and requested to start an official troop. Her request was denied, but she began an unofficial troop for Black girls, using a copy of the Girl Scout handbook to lead her troop. Join us and imagine yourself as a member of troop 200, what was it like? How is your world now shaped by…
Find out more »Hidden Heroine
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. More than just a familiar name, Josephine Holloway was a pioneer, trailblazer and an unyielding force that brought about change in her community. Honored by GSUSA as a “Hidden Heroine” in 1976, Holloway is a true example of the Girl Scout Promise in action. Join us as we take an introspective and empathetic view of her life and accomplishments, and ask where you can find Hidden Heroines in your…
Find out more »Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. Adult fee: $10 Non-Registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »March 2023
Camping Skills 1
This class prepares leaders to take troops for a day in the outdoors or an overnight in a building with a fully equipped kitchen, stove, refrigerator, electricity, and running water. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn knife safety and fire building. After completing this course you will be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee fully equipped cabins or like units. Adult fee: $10 Non-Registered Adult fee: $15
Find out more »Camping Skills 2
This class prepares leaders for camping in cabins without kitchens, screened cabins, platform tents, or designated tent camping sites with bathroom facilities, water, and a pavilion. In this course, you will learn a variety of outdoor cooking skills. You will also learn tent care, pitching tents, and camp tools. Camping Skills 1 must be completed before taking this course. After completion of this course, you would be able to camp in any Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee cabins, tent units, or like…
Find out more »Brownie Journey Day: Think Like an Engineer!
Find out how engineers use design thinking to solve problems! This program is planned around the Think Like an Engineer Journey and emphasizes confidence, teamwork, and cooperation as Girl Scouts learn about the Design Thinking Process. You’ll complete three design challenges with your team. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey award in the Cabin. Contact: Lily – ljaremski@gsmidtn.org. Girl Scout fee: $25 Non-Girl Scout fee: $30 Adult fee: $5 Non-registered Adult fee: $10
Find out more »Daisy Journey Day: Think Like an Engineer!
Find out how engineers use design thinking to solve problems! This program is planned around the Think Like an Engineer Journey and emphasizes confidence, teamwork and cooperation as Girl Scouts learn about the Design Thinking Process. You’ll complete three design challenges with your team. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey award in the Cabin. Contact: Lily – ljaremski@gsmidtn.org Girl Scout fee: $25 Non-Girl Scout fee: $30 Adult fee: $5 Non-registered Adult fee: $10
Find out more »Camp Holloway Summer Camp Open House
Summer is coming, and we are excited to welcome YOU to Camp Holloway! There is no better way to make your summer great than to come to Open House where you’ll meet the camp staff, take a tour, eat a s’more, and sample a few camp activities. Families, siblings, and friends are welcome to attend, but please leave your pets at home. Registration is helpful, but not required. This is a drop-in event. Girl Scout Fee: $0 Non-Registered Girl Scout…
Find out more »April 2023
Commercial Kitchen Training
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment at GSMIDTN camp properties and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and core provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. Adult fee: $15 Non-Registered Adult fee: $20
Find out more »September 2023
Junior Great Adventure
Camp Holloway is the adventure you've been looking for! Bring your tent and join us for orienteering, an adventure activity, team building, outdoor skills and more! Round out your day with a dinner and s'mores cooked over a campfire under the stars. Lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday will be provided. Participants should make arrangements to bring their own tents or to borrow them from Volunteer Resources. Girl Fee: $30 Adult Fee: $15 Non-Registered Girl Fee: $35…
Find out more »October 2023
Commercial Kitchen Training
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment at GSMIDTN camp properties and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and core provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. Adult fee: $15 Non-Registered Adult fee: $20
Find out more »[Cancelled] Camp Holloway: 1955
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. In 1951 land was purchased by the Girl Scouts of Cumberland Valley (now Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee) so that Black girls would have a place to go to summer camp. After several years of preparation and hard work, Camp Holloway opened in 1955. Join us as we take a step back in time and explore the new camp, experiencing some of the historic and monumental challenges one courageous…
Find out more »Outdoor Skills
This training covers everything you know to take your troop camping at any GSMIDTN property or park with running water and bathroom facilities. Learn the basics of building a fire, cooking outdoors, knife safety, and more. Adult Fee: $45 Adult non-member Fee:$55
Find out more »[Cancelled] Troop 200: The Pioneers
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. In 1924, Josephine Holloway attended a training session with Girl Scout’s founder Juliette Gordon Low and requested to start an official troop. Her request was denied, but she began an unofficial troop for Black girls, using a copy of the Girl Scout handbook to lead her troop. Join us and imagine yourself as a member of Troop 200 - What was it like? How is your world now shaped…
Find out more »[Cancelled] Hidden Heroine
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. More than just a familiar name, Josephine Holloway was a pioneer, trailblazer and an unyielding force that brought about change in her community. Honored by GSUSA as a “Hidden Heroine” in 1976, Holloway is a true example of the Girl Scout Promise in action. Join us as we take an introspective and empathetic view on her life and accomplishments and ask: where you can find Hidden Heroines in your…
Find out more »Program Aid Training
Hey Cadettes! Did you enjoy earning your Leadership in Action? Want to learn more skills to help younger Girl Scouts? Program Aides are those Cadettes who are committed to helping out a troop, service unit, or council program. So come build your leadership skills in this first step towards your Program Aide Award! Contact: Elizabeth- ehomco@gsmidtn.org Cost $30
Find out more »November 2023
First Aid/CPR Part 2 – Skills Test
This is the 2nd part of a two part series to earn First Aid/CPR/AED certification. This session will be held in-person. Skills Test must be completed within 90 days of completing CPR/First Aid Part 1 – Online Classwork. Register separately for Part 1 on CouncilAlignMENT. Participants who complete Parts 1 & 2 will be certified for First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Adult fee: $30 Non-Registered Adult fee: $55
Find out more »First Aid/CPR Part 2 – Skills Test
This is the 2nd part of a two part series to earn First Aid/CPR/AED certification. This session will be held in-person. Skills Test must be completed within 90 days of completing CPR/First Aid Part 1 – Online Classwork. Register separately for Part 1 on CouncilAlignMENT. Participants who complete Parts 1 & 2 will be certified for First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Adult fee: $30 Non-Registered Adult fee: $55
Find out more »First Aid/CPR Part 2 – Skills Test
This is the 2nd part of a two part series to earn First Aid/CPR/AED certification. This session will be held in-person. Skills Test must be completed within 90 days of completing CPR/First Aid Part 1 – Online Classwork. Register separately for Part 1 on CouncilAlignMENT. Participants who complete Parts 1 & 2 will be certified for First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Adult fee: $30 Non-Registered Adult fee: $55
Find out more »First Aid/CPR Part 2 – Skills Test
This is the 2nd part of a two part series to earn First Aid/CPR/AED certification. This session will be held in-person. Skills Test must be completed within 90 days of completing CPR/First Aid Part 1 – Online Classwork. Register separately for Part 1 on CouncilAlignMENT. Participants who complete Parts 1 & 2 will be certified for First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Adult fee: $30 Non-Registered Adult fee: $55
Find out more »Ambassador Journey: Bliss
Creativity counts when it comes to confidence. Build confidence in your dreams by exploring the world of music, installation art, fashion design, drawing and street art. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Award in the Cabin. Please observe girl to adult Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios. Contact: Elizabeth - ehomco@gsmidtn.org. Registered Girl: $40 Non Registered Girl: $45 Registered Adult: $5 Non Registered Adult: $10
Find out more »Senior Journey: Mission Sisterhood
A smorgasbord of sisterhood awaits you this weekend. Explore the diversity of friendship and sisterhood through visual, performing and culinary arts. You will receive a $2 discount toward your Journey Award in the Cabin. Please observe girl to adult Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios. Contact: Elizabeth- ehomco@gsmidtn.org. Registered Girl: $40 Non Registered Girl: $45 Registered Adult: $5 Non Registered Adult: $10
Find out more »December 2023
Snowman Sleepover
Celebrate the holiday season by earning volunteer hours and staying at camp without parents! Use this event to earn your PA, PA Skill Bar, VIT, or Service to Girl Scouts. Help the carnival run smoothly for younger Girl Scouts by running different activities. This registration is to help run the Candy Cane Carnival and an exclusive winter sleepover at Camp Holloway! Contact Elizabeth - ehomco@gsmidtn.org
Find out more »Candy Cane Carnival
Hop aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley! Enjoy cookies & hot cocoa, conduct Elf Experiments, and meet Santa! If you can, please bring new, clean socks to donate to our Santa Sock Drive. Siblings (5+) may attend if registered through CouncilAlignMENT. This is a drop-off program: Parents will be allowed to wait at the drop-off site. Contact: Elizabeth- ehomco@gsmidtn.org Registered Girl: $30 Non Registered Girl: $35 Times: 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm
Find out more »Candy Cane Carnival
Hop aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley! Enjoy cookies & hot cocoa, conduct Elf Experiments, and meet Santa! If you can, please bring new, clean socks to donate to our Santa Sock Drive. Siblings (5+) may attend if registered through CouncilAlignMENT. This is a drop-off program: Parents will be allowed to wait at the drop-off site. Contact: Elizabeth- ehomco@gsmidtn.org Registered Girl: $30 Non Registered Girl: $35 Times: 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm
Find out more »January 2024
Outdoor Skills
This training covers everything you know to take your troop camping at any GSMIDTN property or park with running water and bathroom facilities. Learn the basics of building a fire, cooking outdoors, knife safety, and more. Adult Fee: $45 Adult non-member Fee:$55
Find out more »March 2024
Brownie First Nighter
Girl Scout camp is a special place – you’ll always remember your first camping trip! Come spend the night at camp with your fellow Brownies! Experience outdoor fun as you craft, explore nature, learn fire safety, and enjoy delicious campfire treats. The price of the program includes all meals and snacks, and a fun patch. Troops may only bring the amount of adults required by Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios. Program dates/times available: Friday - Saturday, 3/8/2024, 6 PM - 3/9/2024,…
Find out more »Commercial Kitchen Training
The primary purpose of this training is to become knowledgeable of the TN Department of Health Food Service Establishment codes for serving healthy and appealing food. This training will teach proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment at GSMIDTN camp properties and dining room procedure for large group facilitation. Food purchases, user responsibility regarding food purchases and core provisions to be provided by the property will also be discussed. Adult fee: $15 Non-Registered Adult fee: $20
Find out more »April 2024
Outdoor Skills
This training covers everything you know to take your troop camping at any GSMIDTN property or park with running water and bathroom facilities. Learn the basics of building a fire, cooking outdoors, knife safety, and more. Adult Fee: $45 Adult non-member Fee:$55
Find out more »Camp Holloway Summer Camp Open House
Summer is coming, and we are excited to welcome YOU to Camp Holloway and Camp Sycamore Hills. There is no better way to make your summer great than to come to Open House where you’ll meet your camp staff, take a tour, eat a s’more, try some camp activities including archery or slingshots! Families, siblings and friends are welcome to attend, but please leave your pets at home. Registration is helpful, but not required. This is a drop-in event.
Find out more »Leader and Me Celebration at Camp Holloway
Share a one-on-one Girl Scout experience with the one (or ones) who inspire you to be a leader! Spend the afternoon celebrating all you have both accomplished this year at our Leader and Me event on Sunday, April 21st at Camp Holloway. You will have a chance to learn some camp skills side-by-side your Girl Scout (including making a camp meal), screen print a custom t-shirt, and face against your girl in some mini games that are sure to make…
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