My Camp Magic

By: Wren H.

Girl Scout camps are built with magic, joy, and hard work. In September, I had the opportunity to attend Camp Timber Ridge's 100th birthday with some of my fellow Girl Scouts.

At this amazing event, there were many activities for Girl Scouts to try like rock climbing, canoeing, leather stamping, and tye-dye among other wonderful activities. At the end of the day there was a ceremony with Mableton mayor Michael Owens, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Jai Ferrell and other members of the community who are involved with the camp and the city of Mableton.

From the first moment arriving at camp Timber Ridge I felt excited for the day ahead and happy from all the memories I have experienced here from previous visits. All of my memories are great, even the ones that were not as fun in the moment. As we checked in we passed one of the walls which had a number of plaques on it with the history of the camp over the years along with photos!

Our next stop was the dining hall where a table was set up with more information. I found the display of uniforms over the years the most interesting.

My last stop inside was the wall of past camp directors, including one of my favorite camp directors Kristi Fulford, who was always kind and very helpful in making sure my needs were met with my disabilities when I attended events at camp Timber Ridge.

She was always good at helping me push past my disabilities but was also respectful of my needs which made camp more accessible so I could focus on the fun and not what could hold me back.

When we headed outside we started walking toward the ropes course. The rock-climbing was fun but was not made for people my size since it is focused on Girl Scout Juniors and up. Due to my medical issues, I am done growing at 4 feet tall.

Next, we headed to the part of the camp area, over to the tye-dye and leather making stations were set up. I met up with my fellow Lime Green Giraffe teammates to chat about all the things there were to do at Camp Timber Ridge!

As the activities were wrapping up, it was time for the ceremony to begin. The director of camp Timber Ridge gave a speech about all the amazing memories she has created over the years with Girl Scouts. I was very excited to meet the new CEO for Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Jai Ferrell. She was very nice and spirited in her Girl Scout green and had many positive things to say about Girl Scouting and Camp TImber Ridge. Lastly the mayor of the city of Mableton, Michael Owens gave a wonderful speech and declared September 21st as Camp Timber Ridge Day! Refreshments followed and everyone posed for photos and chatted about camp and Girl Scouts.

My Camp Magic

Girl Scouts ATL Lime Green Giraffe

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