What does equestrian mean?  It describes anything having to do with horseback riding.  So when you see the words equestrian activities and Girl Scouts put together, you know it means fun!

Every summer, hundreds of Girl Scouts just like you learn to ride and care for horses with the equestrian activities at Camp Innisfree.

“I’ve loved horses since I was five,” said Sofia Proen, who is now 7 and a Brownie with GSMD.  Sofia attended her first Western riding class last summer and now says, “It’s my favorite sport.”  She said she wasn’t at all scared to get up on a horse for the first time, even though the ride felt bumpy until she got used to it.

Maybe you’ve never ridden a horse in your life, but you can learn like Sofia did with the beginning classes offered this summer.  If you’ve ridden before but would like to improve your skills, there are camps and classes for you, too.  And older girls who are very experienced equestrians can train to become program aides and help other Girl Scouts feel more confident in the saddle.

Sofia is planning to come back to Camp Innisfree in June to participate in Pony Tails, which is one of the many equestrian programs and activities in the Camp Innisfree catalog.

Speaking of Innisfree...

Have you heard about the new Dining Hall opening at Innisfree this June?  This huge new facility will make your camping experience more comfortable than ever!  The Grand Opening ceremony takes place on Saturday, June 9.  Girls who register for camp this summer will be the first to take advantage of this great new amenity at Innisfree!

If you’ve seen the news lately, you know there are a lot of dangers to watch out for online or on the phone.  Learn to protect yourself against this constantly changing threat when you attend the Hidden Dangers event on Wednesday, May 23 at the Allen Park High School cafeteria (free to registered Girl Scouts).  It’ll be presented by GSMD, the Michigan State Police and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Day Camps in ’07

Summer Camp isn’t the only way to have fun this year...  You can also enjoy many all-new In-Town Adventures from June to August!  These day camps usually run from 9am-3:30pm and last from one to five days (depending on which ones you choose).  This year includes old favorites like Puppy Love, Zoofari and Saddle-Up as well as brand new offerings like Chemical World, Hockey & Ice Skating lessons, and Girls Go Tech!  Download Poster