Thursday, September 11, 2014

The Off-Season at Runels

There are 280 days until the 2015 staff arrives at Runels. We know that seems like an extraordinarily long time until camp reopens. But there is lots of great things happening at Runels in the meantime. Did you know that our property is open year round? It's also one of the most heavily used sites that GSEM owns! So what happens during the off-season? Lots!

Troop Camping: Troops regularly rent out sites and spend a night or two at Runels. You can rent either of the winterized buildings (Health Lodge and Staff House) year round. Nothing is more fun that snowshoeing at Runels! The seasonal sites are also available in September and October and then again from April to June. So round up your friends and your leaders and show off one of your favorite places to spend time!

Council Programs: GSEM keeps camp hopping! There are lots of weekend programs that offer troops a taste of camp. Spring is super busy at Runels! Daisies, Brownies and Juniors can bring their favorite adult female to camp as a buddy and enjoy a Gal's Night Out this spring! Junior troops can come and try out Junior Camping - the girls get to sign up for different activity blocks with their friends and the leaders get a weekend of great pre-planned program. Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors can sign up to come for Teen Escape - they individually select sessions to attend and there generally is a rocking dance party with a DJ on Saturday night! Maybe you can't wait until spring though or maybe you want to share the fun of camp with your family. Check out Family Camping this fall at Runels - it's jampacked with fun activities everyone will love!

Outdoor Adventure Series: There are also lots of outdoor fun programs that happen at Runels. Archery, canoeing, and kayaking are all part of our Outdoor Adventure Series. Girls who want to get outdoors can sign up for an short program to participate in these activities throughout the fall and spring.

Encampments: Maybe you know someone who mentioned camping at Runels with their whole Service Unit. True story! Lots of Service Units hold Encampments in the spring and fall - it's a time when the plan program for all ages and come together to have fun in the outdoors. Runels does booming business with encampments each year and we love that so many girls get to experience our property.


No worries though - if you're missing camp and might not get to visit us for one of these other great program opportunities, we're happy to remind you that there are only 113 days until the Runels Reunion. All 2014 Runels campers (day and res) are welcome to join us on January 3, 2015 for some summertime fun in the winter. More info will be coming in early December, so stay tuned!



We hope your school year is off to a great start - we miss you all!

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