Women take up fun at Girl Scouts camp

About 60 women spent the day at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 1:45 p.m. April 11, 2015
  • East County
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About 60 women found their inner girl Saturday, as they participated in the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida’s annual Big Girls Day at Camp. Attendees enjoyed a morning of kayaking down the Braden River, testing their skills in archery, climbing a rock wall and zipping down a zipline. They also walked nature trails, relaxed while eating s’mores at the campfire and cooled off in the swimming pool.

 

Girl Scouts Marketing Manager Julie Krueger, volunteer Annie Barker and Girl Scouts’ Director of Corporate Communication Patricia Ramthum pose at the photo booth.
Girl Scouts Marketing Manager Julie Krueger, volunteer Annie Barker and Girl Scouts’ Director of Corporate Communication Patricia Ramthum pose at the photo booth.
Participants could feast at the s’more station.
Participants could feast at the s’more station.
Morgan Gerhart says “It was blast,” as she takes off her rock climbing gear.
Morgan Gerhart says “It was blast,” as she takes off her rock climbing gear.
Gloria Ellsworth easily makes it to the top of the rock wall.
Gloria Ellsworth easily makes it to the top of the rock wall.
Barrington Ridge resident Marie Bonilla tests her rock climbing skills.
Barrington Ridge resident Marie Bonilla tests her rock climbing skills.
Lori Denny cheers on another participant as she attempts the rock wall.
Lori Denny cheers on another participant as she attempts the rock wall.
Crista McGraw hits the target in her first ever archery attempt.
Crista McGraw hits the target in her first ever archery attempt.
Meghan Campbell launches into the river. She’s been involved in the Girl Scouts for 30 years.
Meghan Campbell launches into the river. She’s been involved in the Girl Scouts for 30 years.
Lindsay Denzer is a pro on the zip line.
Lindsay Denzer is a pro on the zip line.
Gaye Freedman makes a bracelet.
Gaye Freedman makes a bracelet.

 

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