After experiencing another successful camping trip with my Girl Scout troops, the motto "Courage, Confidence & Character" has been so true this past weekend.
Part of our experience of camping at Misty Hollow was participating in the Brownie Tasters program that is offered. Some girls loved horses, some were unsure of it. One particular girl, a leader's daughter who is shy at time, had the COURAGE to ride on the horse alone, with some minimal lessons on the basics of horse riding. She beamed from ear to ear when she achieved this accomplishment.
Another girl loved riding horses, but she wanted the help of one of the horse instructors for a while, then she developed the CONFIDENCE to finally ride the horse alone after she learned that yes, she could take control of the horse just fine. Again, another very happy girl left with a new skill and love for horses.
While we were getting ready to leave camp, one of the least favorite parts is the cleanup. Although cleaning latrines is never a fun kaper for any girl, two of the girls had the CHARACTER to volunteer to do it without complaint. She understood that there was a task to be done, and she mustered up the CHARACTER to know that it was the right thing to do.
Over and over, this statement has been proven to me over and over, both in my girls' situations and as a leader as well.
I am so proud of the new bonding with the troop and hope this continues to build as the time goes on.
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