Shi Wa Yu Ma

Shiwaka - Day 4 & 5

2009-06-20T07:34:00.000-07:00

Highlights from the sleepover portion of Camp Shiwaka

Shiwaka - Day 3

2009-06-18T08:16:00.000-07:00

Highlights from Wed in Camp Shiwaka

Shiwaka - Day 2

2009-06-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

Highlights from Tuesday at Camp Shiwaka

Shiwaka - Day 1

2009-06-16T07:02:00.000-07:00

Some photo highlights from Monday at Camp Shiwaka

Flag Ceremony - Cypress City Council

2009-03-11T18:11:00.000-07:00

The group will perform the flag salute at the Cypress City Council meeting on Monday, March 23rd. All girls must wear a proper uniform for the event. Red polo shirt with black or navy pants (no jeans). We want to look our best when we represent Camp Fire USA in the community. We will meet at Stanford at 6:00 p.m. to carpool to the City Hall. We should be back at Stanford by 7:30 p.m.

Spring Break Camp Available

2009-03-11T18:10:00.001-07:00

Camp Fire USA will offer a day camp during spring break April 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $120 for all five days or $90 for 3 days. Program Activities include: cooking over the campfire, rock climbing, archery, arts and crafts, outdoor education, sports, and games. Contact Camp Fire USA at 421-2725.

Project Groundbreakers Workshop

2009-03-11T18:04:00.000-07:00

A workshop will be held at the Council Lodge on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to train camp fire leaders and parents in native gardening and planting techniques. Two community volunteers who work on the redesigned front yard at the Lodge will be on hand to train us how to take care of native plants and gardens. Please RSVP to Marci at Camp Fire at 421-2725.

Dads and Discovery Kids Game Night

2009-03-11T18:01:00.000-07:00

All Discovery Level Girls and Boys bring their Dad, uncle, grandfather or special family friend to the Council Lodge on Saturday, Apri 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. There will be an all-you-can-eat dinner and lots of games and fun for all. Please RSVP to Charlene by Friday March 27th. Cost of $10 per person (to be paid by club).

Calendar of Events for March & April

2009-03-03T20:11:00.000-08:00

March 9th - Group Meeting at Stanford Library

March 16th - Group Meeting at Stanford Library

March 23rd - Flag Ceremony at Cypress City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Meet at Stanford at 6:00 p.m. to carpool)

March 30th - Group Meeting at Stanford Library

Saturday, April 4th - Discovery Kids & Dads Game Night at Council Lodge from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

April 6th - Group Meeting at Stanford Library

April 13th - Spring Break - No meeting

April 20th - Group Meeting

April 27th - Group Meeting

Candy Sale Celebration at Skate Depot

2009-03-03T20:06:00.000-08:00

Come skate with your friends and family and celebrate the end of a successful candy fundraiser. Thursday, March 5 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This is private party. Admission by pre-sale ticket only. Charlene has purchased tickets for the group.

Skate Depot 11113 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos, CA 90703

Long Beach City Council Flag Ceremony

2009-03-03T20:02:00.001-08:00

Three group members attended the Long Beach City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 to lead the pledge of allegiance. Anna Guilford, Ariana Black, Shannon Wynne led the flag salute at the start of the meeting and then were presented with a proclamation from the Mayor of Long Beach, Bob Foster, commemorating Camp Fire USA's 99th Birthday. The group presented a birthday cake to the mayor and city council. And Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske thanked Camp Fire for its youth programs. The entire council meeting is taped and broadcast on local cable channel 8 and available on the city website as well at www.longbeach.gov. Check us out!

Wasewagon pic

2009-03-01T22:02:00.000-08:00

Lisa Popp sent this pic from Wasewagon:

Holiday Party

2008-12-18T22:09:00.000-08:00

We had fun looking at the lights in Naples, having hot cocoa and exchanging our Secret Santa gifts. Get well soon, Ariana! Don't forget to meet at our school location Wed, Dec 24 at 9 am to carpool to our caroling Kiniya project.

AIDS Wrap Party pictures

2008-12-14T16:27:00.001-08:00

Shi Wa Yu Ma members had fun at the AIDS Wrap party, held at the Council last Monday night. We wrapped presents for sick children (donated by other Camp Fire members, friends, and families) and wrote holiday cards to soldiers overseas.

Kiniya Project

2008-12-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

The girls are practicing caroling every week at Camp Fire meetings in preparation for the December 24th event at the Senior Center. We are scheduled to perform at the Long Beach Senior Center (on 4th Street) on Wed. Dec. 24th at 9:30 a.m.. We will meet at Stanford at 9:00 a.m. sharp to carpool there. This is the Kiniya service project that the girls planned. The girls will wear jeans, red sweatshirts, Ugg-type boots, and scarves and beanies for the performance. Each girl has a CD with all of the songs we are singing and a lyrics sheet so they can practice at home as well. We have some very talented singers in our group. I know they will do a great job!

2008-12-03T13:08:00.001-08:00

Secret Santas
The girls wanted to do Secret Santas within the group again this year. They each took home a flyer on Monday Dec 1st with the details. They will have between Dec 1 and Dec 14 to deliver 3 Secret Santa gifts ($5 or under; homemake is encouraged). On Sunday evening, Dec 14th, we will meet for a walk of the Naples canals to look at the lights and decorations. Each girl should bring her 4th and final gift to this event. We will take time at the end of the evening to exchange gifts and reveal the Secret Santas. Parents and siblings are invited to attend the Naples walk too. We'll meet at the fountain at 7:00 p.m. (Turn into Naples at the Rite Aid).

Camp Fire Benefit Auction

2008-11-10T12:17:00.000-08:00

A huge thank you goes out to all of our families who contributed to generously to the Shi Wa Yu Ma basket at the Camp Fire Benefit auction. We had an awesome basket as you can see from the attached photo. Check it out! It was very much sought after and the $ helped the Camp Fire Council raise money to support Camp Fire programs. Thanks again for your support of Camp Fire. You are awesome!

Charlene & Stephanie

Camp Wasewagon

2008-11-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

The deadline to turn in deposit ($20) for Camp Wasewagon is Nov. 22nd, 2008. The total cost for this campout s $65.

Please register and turn in deposit to the Camp Fire Office as soon as possible. Deposits are non refundable and commits you to attending this campout and paying the balance in full ($65 - $20 = $45)

Camp Wasewagon will be Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2009. More details (i.e. carpool, packing list, etc) will be given as event approaches.

Kiniya - Nov. 20th

2008-11-03T17:51:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder, The Kiniya ceremonial will be Thursday, Nov. 20th at the Camp Fire Council amphitheater.

Girls need to wear their uniform and collar and wear a Camp Fire sweatshirt to keep warm. Flashlights are needed since it will be dark. Closed toe shoes are also a requirement of everyone (including adults).

Arrive by the flagpole by 5:30 pm. Parents, please stay seated in our assigned area through ceremonial and including the recessional. Camp Fire members will exit the theater and head down to the Lodge before everyone else. Small children must be kept near you and not allowed to run around the amphitheater area to avoid injury.

Reception immediately following ceremonial. Girls may be picked up in the Lodge.

Please contact Charlene or Stephanie if you have any questions.

Good Neighbor

2008-09-21T18:01:00.001-07:00

We had fun at the Good Neighbor Festival hosted by Councilwoman Gerry Schipske.

Thank you to Alex, Ariana, Gabrielle, and Sarah for helping out at our booth! We taught a lot of people not to feed the ducks! We also helped pass out flyers for the upcoming Camp Fire Halloween Carnival and helped with the awards ceremony.

Good Neighbor Day, Sept 21

2008-09-12T19:33:00.000-07:00

Our group was asked to help a younger Camp Fire group (the Bear Cubs, 3rd grade girls) at a neighborhood event they are hosting.

Good Neighbor Day
Sunday, Sept 21st, 2008
"Don't Feed the Ducks" Taskforce
El Dorado Park
10 am - 3 pm

Please arrive in Discovery Level Uniform and tell them you are with "Shi Wa Yu Ma". Their leader's name is Leslie. There will be a table and activities for younger kids to do that need some supervision.

Sarah and Stephanie will be there in the morning. Even an hour of service is welcome during this time frame (10-3).

Please contact Stephanie for specific location. A yellow bead can be earned for participation in this event.

~First Meeting of the Year~

2008-09-07T14:41:00.000-07:00

Don't forget, our first meeting for the new year is Monday, Sept 8th from 7 - 8:30 pm. Parents and girls must attend.

Please contact Charlene or Stephanie for location details.

Discovery Level Uniforms

2008-09-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

Our uniform for meetings and outing will be as follows:

* Red Camp Fire USA button-down polo shirt
* Bottoms, navy blue or dark blue denim

Shirts may be purchased at the Council Store. We are checking to see if Camp Fire shirts may be worn at middle school. (As of 9/1/08, they are NOT school uniform approved)

If you do not have your red polo yet, you can wear any Camp Fire shirt for the first few meetings until we can place a group order.

Beach pic

2008-08-27T08:34:00.000-07:00

We had fun at the Bonfire! Our first meeting will be Mon, Sept 8th!

Silent Auction

2008-08-26T11:20:00.001-07:00

One of the biggest fundraising events for Camp Fire USA (Long Beach Council) is coming up. "A Light in the Forest" will be held Saturday, Sept 27th, 2008 at the Long Beach Hilton. Tickets are available at the Council. Reserved seating is $115 per person for this business casual event ($65 is tax-deductible). There is also an Opportunity Drawing (Tickets are $10 @ or 3 for $25) and a Live and Silent Auction.

Shi Wa Yu Ma and all other clubs are asked to participate by making a basket for the Silent Auction portion of the evening. This year, our group's basket is "Let's Go Camping". Item suggestions for our basket include: a tent, sleeping bag, skewers (Oh so important as we learned at the bonfire), camping chair, igloo cooler, rope, lantern, flashlights, bug repellant, marshmallows, etc...

We would like at least one item from each family or consider giving a monetary donation to Charlene or Steph so we can purchase items for our basket. We must turn in our basket before Sept. 15th so please bring your item on or before our first meeting, Sept 8th. Please contact Charlene or Stephanie with any questions.

Beach Party, Aug 24th

2008-08-14T08:46:00.001-07:00

Summer is almost over! Shi Wa Yu Ma members and their families are invited to attend a Beach Party on Sunday, Aug 24th. 4-? pm

Please bring your own food to cook over the bonfire (hot dogs, etc) and drinks. We will provide dessert!

Please RSVP to Charlene or Stephanie and to get specific directions to our fire ring.

Camp Shiwaka - Day 4 & 5

2008-06-20T16:47:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder, please turn in your Camp Fire registration form (for next year) to Charlene Wynne BEFORE June 30th.

Performing our skit, Japutcha, in the Lodge:

In case you are having trouble convincing them to help at home, I have proof that they CAN wash the dishes:

Closing flagpole cermeony:

Going to sleep under the stars:

Waking up with the sunrise (not quite):

Saying goodbye after a fun week at Camp Shiwaka:

Camp Shiwaka - Day 3

2008-06-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

It was so hot today, I think we could have cooked lunch without a fire!

Going on a orienteering walk:

Making stamped paper books:

Getting ready to be lifted through the "spider web":

More challenge course activities:

Watermelon salsa aka Goblin repellant:

Making lunch:

Eating lunch:

Worked on Trail to Creativity by making woven fish for a mobile:

Camp Shiwaka - Day 2

2008-06-17T17:24:00.000-07:00

Today, we were done by one but we still stayed busy...

Working on Trail to Environment, the girls pretended they were birds and had to make nests that would protect a "baby bird" if dropped from 6 ft. up. Our "baby birds" were hard boiled eggs. They were all successful.

Chopping wood:

Painting dead fish and making prints:

Learning the rules of archery:

Archery:

Making head pieces:

Camp Shiwaka - Day 1

2008-06-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

Correction on times: Please arrive before 9 am and pick-up is at 3:30 pm at the flagpole for Tues and Wed. Thursday drop-off is no later than 2 pm and pick-up is Friday morning at 10 am.

I will try and post pictures each day that summarize as many of the activites as I can.

Morning lesson about animal types:

Playing games at the nearby school:

Carrying our "mascot" back to our campsite:

Scavenger hunt to make goblin repellant:

Group shot:

Tree print artwork:

Ending flag ceremony:

More Camp info

2008-05-29T10:14:00.000-07:00

Please start saving aluminum cans! Girls should bring cans in bags of 20 with them to Day Camp (Camp Shiwaka) on Mon, Tues and Wed. The group that brings in the most cans that week will be recognized at the ceremonial on Thursday night.

Also, as of this morning, there are only 5 spots left for Camp Wintaka (overnight camp) for 6th grade girls. So, if your daughter wants to go, I would suggest getting your deposit in to the Camp Fire office as soon as possible.

Camp Registration

2008-05-20T13:34:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder:

There is no meeting next Monday, May 26th due to Memorial Day holiday.

Camp Shiwaka (Day camp the week after school is out):
Form, paperwork and money ($70) are due to Stephanie Lichlyter before May 26th. If your child is not attending Day Camp, please let Stephanie know.

Camp Wintaka (Sleep-away camp)
Paperwork and Deposit ($50) are due to Camp Fire Council Office as soon as possible. Balance due will be mailed to your home. Non-Camp Fire members may attend as well so if your child has a friend that would like to go to Camp Wintaka with them, that is permissible.

Campground websites

2008-05-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

Maybe the Spring Campout has motivated you to take a family camp-out? I have used the following websites to make camping reservations for my family.

Recreation.gov (For National Parks)

Reserve America

An affordable way to vacation! :)

Spring Campout Pics

2008-05-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

Spring Campout 2008 was alot of fun! Thanks to the families who joined our adventure! Although it was HOT, a breeze quickly cooled the campground and we enjoyed a cool evening. We ate fried chicken, veggies, chips and had handmade S'mores for dessert. Shi Wa Yu Ma lowered the flag at the flag ceremonial and sang "Say When" at the camp fire. Then the girls got to participate in serenading the rest of camp when the lights are out. We enjoyed a yummy Pancake Breakfast cooked by the Long Beach Firefighters.. Looking forward to next year...

A New Level

2008-05-05T07:45:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Shi Wa Yu Ma!

We are now in the Discovery Level of Camp Fire. The Grand Council Fire was inspirational and moving! Eleven young people earned their Wohelo award last night. Ultimately, we would like to see each one of our girls earn that same honor.

Several families asked about what should go on the collars. After some thought, I came up with these guidleines.

1) Please remove the group emblem (brown, green and red with eagle) from the vest and place on the back of the collar. (Same placement that was on the vest)

2) Consider putting only traditional Camp Fire elements on the collar. i.e. emblems that are symbolic and Camp Fire beads. You may put event items on the collar but as I observed last night, most of the event emblems are saved for the ceremonial gown.

3) Ultimately, the girls will be sewing their own designs and embellishments on their uniforms so I would suggest letting your daughter decide where and what recognition items she would like on her collar.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie or Charlene.

More information will be discussed at tonight regular meeting. We will be collecting the money for the Pancake Breakfast tickets as well as distributing the Spring Campout packing list.

Symbolgrams

2008-04-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

The finished products!

Collar making

2008-04-23T11:46:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from making collars...

Upcoming events

2008-04-19T08:01:00.000-07:00

April 21: Regular meeting
6:45 - 8 pm
Make sure to bring binder and New Venture homework (write a story about yourself doing a job you would like in the future).

April 26: Council Work party
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
We will meet at the Camp Fire Council to work and help clean up the Council for the Grand Council Fire. All parents are encouraged to participate with their child. Wear clothes to work in, closed toe shoes with socks, work gloves, garden tools, suncreen.

Lunch will be provided by the Horizon club (high school age) members.

Even if you can't stay for the entire time, please consider coming by for a least on hour. All hands are welcome!

April 28: Group Ceremonial
6:45 - 8:15 pm
The end of the Camp Fire year is fast approaching. Before Grand Council Fire, we will have a ceremonial for our group in the auditorium at the school we meet at. Members should wear full uniform (white shirt, blue vest, dark blue bottoms). Individual names and symbolgrams will be presented.

May 4: Grand Council Fire
7 - 9 pm (approx end time)
Meet at the Camp flagpole (in the back camping area) no later than 6:15 pm.
Members MUST be in full uniform. Please make sure to have all awards (patches, beads) attached to vest before this date.

This is a very special night for our members. They will presented with the Fire Maker award. They also will be presented with their new leather collars as they enter the Discovery level. Parent participation is required as the parent will place the collar on their child.

Recommended for anyone who attends GCF:
* Closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops or high heels)
* FLASHLIGHT!!
* Jacket
* Blanket
* Camera
* Cell phone must be silenced

May 16-17: Spring Campout
FAMILY EVENT
We will camp in tents, cook over the fire, have activities and a camp fire with songs & other fun stuff. Siblings may attend as long as parents attend also. On Saturday morning, Camp Fire will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. We can wake up Saturday morning to a hot breakfast and the Fire Dept is doing the cooking! Tickets for the Breakfast will be available soon!

WHEW! We know it's a lot! If you have ANY questions, please contact Charlene or Stephanie.

Slumber party

2008-04-15T15:01:00.000-07:00

To reward the great job Shi Wa Yu Ma members did during the Candy Sale, there will be a slumber party this Friday at the Gomez residence. If you have not done so already, Please RSVP to Mrs. Gomez to let her know who will be coming.

Meet at their house Friday, April 18th at 5 pm. Pick up is Saturday morning at 9:30 am. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and pajamas.

Parents are welcome to stay for dinner and enjoy the festivities!

2nd Collar workshop

2008-04-03T10:02:00.000-07:00

We are scheduled for the Second Collar Workshop Monday, April 14th from 4-6 pm at the Camp Fire Council Lodge. The leather ordered at the previous workshop will be trimmed and put together according to the patterns we have been working on in our meetings. The workshop will replace our regularly scheduled meeting for that day. The remaining balance of $25 will be due that day.

Collars will be presented to the girls by a parent at the Grand Council Fire on Sunday May 4th (Save this date!!).

Dad/Daughter Dance, Apr. 5

2008-03-31T18:11:00.000-07:00

Head on over to the Dad/Daughter Dance at the Camp Fire Council this Saturday, April 5th. It will be from 7 - 8:30 pm. This event is only open to Adventure level Camp Fire members! The theme is "50's Rock 'n Roll" Be there or be square!

Pics from Earth Walk field trip

2008-03-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

Shi Wa Yu Ma members had fun at the Earth Walk event at Monte Verde Park. We learned A LOT about recycling, the environment and saw some cool animals. We made some crafts and got lots of goodies made from recycled materials. We finished our field trip with a walk along the newly built San Gabriel River nature trail.

Field Trip, Sat Mar. 29th

2008-03-20T09:45:00.000-07:00

Shi Wa Yu Ma members will attend the Earth Walk event on Sat Mar 29 being held at Monte Verde Park in Lakewood.

* Meet at the Lichlyter's home by 9:30 am
* Bring a sack lunch
* Dress in Camp Fire uniform (white polo, blue vest)or any Camp Fire t-shirt
* Wear comfortable walking shoes
* Pick up will be back at Lichlyter's home by 1 pm

Parents are welcome to attend!!

Flag Salute, Tues. March 18th

2008-03-16T13:57:00.000-07:00

Please meet at 6:45 pm in front of the school office. This way everyone will be together before the meeting and salute starts. Shi Wa Yu Ma members must be in clean, complete uniform:

* White Camp Fire USA polo
* Blue vest (please attach all beads and patches beforehand)
* Navy blue bottoms (pants, shorts or skirt)
* Hair should be neat, brushed or combed, preferably pulled away from face
* Face and hands should be clean

Parents, please remain during flag salute to return children home promptly after salute is done.

Collar Workshop #1, Mar 13

2008-03-04T07:18:00.000-08:00

As we progress into the next level of the Camp Fire program, Discovery Level, we start preparing for the higher levels of the program - the Horizon Club and Wohelo Award. The first step in this journey is the making of the collars that will eventually be sewn onto the gowns that are the Horizon Club and Wohelo ceremonial dress. The collar is the offical ceremonial uniform for Discovery level members. A Camp Fire collar specialist will help each girl plan and make her collar. This is accomplished in 2 workshops.

The first workshop (March 13th) will include planning and preparing a pattern for the collar. Each girl will leave the workshop having made a pattern and placed an order for the leather to make the collar. A second workshop will be scheduled at the tanner's shop. The tanner has been assisting Camp Fire girls for many years. Each girl will receive help to make their collar using leather they have pre-ordered. Parents are asked to accompany their daughters to BOTH workshops.

The leather to make the collar costs $45. A $20 deposit, payable at the first workshop, is necessary to pre-order the leather. The balance of the cost ($25) will be due at the second workshop. The collars will be presented to the girls by their parent at the Grand Council Fire in early May.

This is an exciting time as we transition and get ready for the Discovery (middle school) years of Camp Fire. Remember, as a member of Shi Wa Yu Ma, even if the girls go to different middle schools, they may continue in Camp Fire.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Charlene or Stephanie.

Rollerskating Fun & Meeting Reminder, March 3

2008-02-23T19:35:00.001-08:00

Shi Wa Yu Ma members had fun at the Roller Skating Party to end the Candy Sale!

Our next meeting is Mon, March 3rd. Please wear your Camp Fire uniform to school on meeting days. There is new Camp Fire apparel for sale at the Council office if you would like an informal T-shirt or sweatshirt. Camp Fire apparel qualifies as appropriate for school attire on meeting days.

Be sure to bring the following to the meeting:

1) Camp Fire binder
2) $ Dues for March (and February if you forgot)
3) New Ventures HW #2 (and #1 if catching up)

Pics from Ceramics field trip

2008-02-18T12:37:00.000-08:00

The field trip to CSULB was a lot of fun! The girls learned so many things and our thanks go out to Alanna DeRocchi for providing us with so much information!

End of Candy Sale Party, Feb 23

2008-02-04T21:17:00.001-08:00

To celebrate the end of candy sale (which is Feb 15th), the Council will be having a party:

Where: Skate Depot, Cerritos
Date: Sat, Feb 23
Time 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Please let Mrs. Wynne or Mrs. Gomez know if you will be attending.

New Ventures #1

2008-01-31T15:14:00.000-08:00

Make sure to complete the New Ventures assignment and bring your answers to the next meeting, Feb 4th.

1. Ask several adults how they chose the work they do. Find out how they prepared for this work

National Art Project Events, Feb 9 and 21

2008-01-30T16:08:00.000-08:00

To earn the National Art Project 2008 patch, SHi Wa Yu Ma members must attend BOTH of the following 2 events:

Saturday, Feb 9th
CSULB Field Trip
11 - 1:30 pm (approx end time)
Meet at the Lichlyter's house by 11 am to carpool

Thursday, Feb 21st
Art Workshop
5-6 pm
Meet at Camp Fire Council Office
Pick up no later than 6 pm

Please contact Mrs. Lichlyter if you have any questions.

Fun with wood

2008-01-30T15:50:00.000-08:00

We had a successful meeting and the almost everyone finished their CD/DVD wooden box. Great job! Thanks also to the dads/brothers who stayed to help out. We will finish up and paint them on the Feb 4th meeting.

Meeting, Jan 28th

2008-01-28T11:27:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to bring a hammer to tonight's meeting!

Also, be sure to pick up information about Feb events. Make-up lessons for those still needing them will also be available tonight.

Landscaping Work Party, Jan 12th

2008-01-10T14:54:00.000-08:00

You may have noticed the attractive new landscaping taking shape at the Long Beach Camp Fire Council Office. Marci, a Camp Fire Leader, has taken on a project to create a more attractive and sustainable landscape palate for the front lawn of the Council. With grant funding provided by the City of Long Beach Water Department the project continues to move forward. This Saturday is the next work party and all Camp Fire families are invited to attend, especially moms and dads, with gloves in hand. The work will go from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Jan. 12th. Kids are welcome if they are old enough to help.

Attending this event will count as a make-up lesson for those who need to make up one for Trail to the Environment. Every member that attends will earn a brown bead!

Meeting & Candy Kick-Off party, Jan 14th and 17th

2008-01-09T20:55:00.000-08:00

If you have not done so, please sign up for an item to bring to the potluck dinner for Jan 17th (salad, plates, etc.) The list will be available at the next regular meeting, Mon. Jan 14th. Parents should attend both the Jan 14th meeting and the dinner Jan. 17th. The Jan 14 meeting is to discuss the 2nd half of our Camp Fire year. We will be giving progress reports as to how much your daughter has completed toward the Fire Maker (5th grade) award and what still needs to be completed. Also, there will be a sign up sheet for group sales times to sell candy in front of stores. Please see Betty Gomez (Alex's mom) or Jen Bourgeois (Gabi's mom) for details.

The pizza party is Thursday, Jan 17th from 6 - 7:30 pm at Grace First Presbyterian Church on Studebaker. At least one parent must attend this event with their child. Parent and child training will be conducted, including safe selling techniques. There will also be a question and answer period so this is the perfect time to learn what Candy Sale is all about!

Our goal is for each girl to sell 125 units of candy. This is a goal that our group can reach if all families work together and support their daughter's efforts during this time. The girls will learn important skills such as money management, goal-setting, teamwork, responsibility and addressing the public.

Camp Fire Candy Cookie recipes

2008-01-09T15:25:00.000-08:00

CHEWY CARMEL ALMOND BROWNIES
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
12 Almond Caramel Clusters
1/2 c. Almond Roca Buttercrunch, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease 13x9x2-inch pan
Heat chocolate and butter in saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted.
Remove from heat.
Mix in sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, and salt.
Spread half of the batter into the greased pan.
Flatten the Almond Caramel Clusters and arrange on top of batter.
Spread remaining batter on top of the clusters.
Sprinkle crushed Almond Roca over the entire pan.
Bake 20 to 35 minutes.

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CHOCOLATE MINT GOONIES
2 egg whites
1/4 c. sugar
pinch of salt
20 Camp Fire Mints
4 c. corn flakes
3/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. brown sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Grease cookie sheets.
Beat the egg whites until almost stiff.
Add sugar and salt gradually, until whites stand in stiff peaks.
Set the sugared egg whites aside.
Melt Camp Fire Mints in a double boiler over hot water.
To this melted chocolate, add corn flakes, coconut, and nuts.
Blend the egg white mixture into the chocolate & stuff mixture.
Add the brown sugar.
Blend well.
Drop spoonfuls onto a well-greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Let cool about 10 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet.
Makes about 3 dozen.

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PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL CLUSTERS
3/4 cup butter or margarine (1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 5-ounce box of Caramel Almond Clusters, chopped into small pieces

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream together butter, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter.
Beat egg in small bowl; add egg to butter mixture along with the vanilla.
Mix together flour, baking soda, salt.
Gradually add the flour, baking soda, & salt to creamed sugar mixture.
Stir in the chopped Caramel Almond Clusters.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from sheets and cool on wire racks.
Makes 24 cookies, with 167 calories per cookie.

Info for Jan 7th

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Please make sure to pick up the latest newsletter and a REVISED Snack schedule at the meeting on Jan 7th.

Also, a heads up, we would like to meet with the parents at the Jan 14th regular meeting (6:45 - 8 pm) to discuss the 2nd half of the Camp Fire Year.

Next meeting, Jan 7th.

2008-01-03T08:18:00.001-08:00

Our next regular meeting will be Monday, Jan 7th, 6:45 - 8 in the cafeteria. Make sure to bring your binder to the meeting. Also, dues ($10) will be collected. See you there!

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Merry Christmas!

2007-12-24T09:10:00.000-08:00

Gift Delivery

2007-12-22T22:05:00.000-08:00

Although we did not make our goal of 40 sets, we came very close with 27 complete naptime sets of pillows and blankets. We also had enough fabric left over to make an additional 20 pillows. Great job!

We were not allowed to take any pictures of the girls with the students but it was a wonderful sight to see the girls reading to the young children. The girls each read to a single child or two children and they had time to read at least two stories. The teacher was so appreciative and told us she couldn't wait to pick out a special pillow and blanket for each child.

The motto of Camp Fire is to "Give Service." Shi Wa Yu Ma members should feel very proud of themselves.

Dues

2007-12-03T22:09:00.000-08:00

Just a friendly reminder, our group dues are $10 per month. Please have your daughter bring her dues to the next regular meeting. We have a record if you need to check if you are caught up or not.

Kiniya delivery, Dec 17th

2007-12-03T21:58:00.000-08:00

Our girls have worked so hard to create some wonderful gifts for the Bethune School kindergarteners!

We have arranged a delivery date of Monday, Dec. 17th. We will need to leave school by 2 pm so that the girls can hand deliver their items to the class and read them some stories.

- Please notify your daughter's teacher that they need to leave school early this day and Stephanie or Charlene will be signing them out. We plan on returning to school (meet near cafeteria) by 3:30 - 3:45 pm

- Signed permission slip must be given to Charlene before this day. Charlene will be sending home permission slip through each girl's classroom.

- Each girl should bring a new or gently used story book appropriate for 4-5 year olds that she will be reading to a small group of children. We will then be donating the books to the kindergarten class.

- Uniform is required. If your daughter needs to bring their vest instead of wearing it, make sure it is in their backpack so they can put it on when we leave.

Thank you to Mark Nogawa for the great pictures of Kiniya and the Christmas Parade!

Holiday Party, Dec. 14th

2007-12-03T20:31:00.000-08:00

For our Group Holiday party, we will be walking around and looking at the beautiful holiday displays in Naples.

- Meet at cafeteria by 6:30 pm to carpool. There will be enough seats for the girls but additional family members may have to drive themselves.

- Members must be in uniform and please dress warmly, similar to what you wore for the Holiday Parade.

- Bring your signed permission slip or have your parent sign one before they drop you off.

- "Secret Santas" will be revealed. Reminder: Please treat your secret person four times before the party. Do not spend more than $5 per treat.

_ Girls going to the party alone (without additional family members) will be returned home when party is over. (approximately 9 pm or earlier)

Dec. 3rd, Regular meeting

2007-12-02T16:06:00.000-08:00

We will have a meeting tomorrow night, Monday Dec 3rd in the the cafeteria.

Members: please make sure to bring your binders because we will be writing in them.

Details about our holiday party which is Friday Dec 14 will be given at this meeting.

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, Dec 1

2007-11-26T20:50:00.000-08:00

This Saturday is the 25th Annual Christmas Parade in Belmont Shore!

- Meet at Quincy Ave and 2nd St. by 5:30 pm
- Members must be in uniform (Blue vest)
- White sweaters or sweatshirts can be worn under vest. (Sweatshirt can be turned inside out to hide any writing)
- Costume: Santa hat and mittens
- Members are to be picked up at by Papalucci's after we walk the route.
Note: the parade will not be over, so PLEASE, when you see us march by, proceed to Papalucci's to pick up your daughter. Parade will continue for approximately another 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

If your family is not attending the parade, please contact Mrs. Lichlyter or Mrs. Wynne for carpool arrangements for your Camp Fire member. Members who attend this event will earn the Holiday Parade 2007 patch.

Words to the Camp Fire cheer which is done during the parade:

We are Camp Fire
Yes we are!

We give service
Near and far!

We go camping
Yes we do!
We go camping
All year through!

Sound off...Camp Fire
Sound off...Camp fire
Sound off...Camp Fire

Camp Fire!

Kiniya, Nov. 29th

2007-11-20T07:40:00.000-08:00

Kiniya means "To give of yourself, to share"

We are celebrating our service project by joining other groups at the Camp Fire Council on Thursday evening, Nov. 29th for a ceremonial. We will sing songs and show the other groups what we made: naptime blankets and pillows to benefit the Bethune Transitional School for Homeless Children.

- Members must wear uniform, blue vests over any outerwear.
- Costume is a beanie hat and scarf, any color.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring a working flashlight. Also, you will probably need your sweatshirt as it will get chilly.
- Meet at the flagpole (in Shiwaka) no later than 5:30 pm
- Family members will then walk straight back to the amphitheater with blankets and folding chairs. Groups will enter during ceremonial.
- Please quiet any electronic devices or cell phones as this is disruptive during the ceremony.

After the ceremony, make sure to head to the Lodge to see the projects that other groups completed.

Members who attend this event will earn the Kiniya patch. These emblems are usually specially handmade by the older Horizon club members.

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Wynne.

Astronomy Fun on a Friday Night

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planetarium07, originally uploaded by slichly.

We had quite a turnout for the field trip! Thanks to the adults for carpooling and helping to chaperone.

If you would like more information from the show, click here.

Be on the look-out for the constellation, Orion. If you are awake at 3 in the morning, look to the Eastern sky this weekend and you might see some meteors from the Leonid meteor shower!

Shi Wa Yu Ma members who attended both the Fall Camp-out and The Planetarium field trip have earned their Trail to the Future patch! If you missed one of the events, please see Mrs. Lichlyter for a make-up lesson.

Update for Planetarium field trip

2007-11-16T07:41:00.001-08:00

- Girls must wear their uniform.
- Meet at Lichlyter's house no later than 6:30 pm
- $1 per person if not paid already

Christmas STARS for sick children

2007-11-15T12:31:00.000-08:00

Make a sick child’s holidays brighter! STARS are now available at Camp Fire Headquarters. Go to the Council Office, pick a star and put your name next to the child’s name. Then buy or make a gift that is age-appropriate and return the gift to the Council Office by Dec 3rd. Our gifts will be sent to Miller’s Children’s Hospital in Long Beach. These gifts will really help make a sick child feel special during the holidays. Any member of Shi Wa Yu Ma who completes this task will earn a yellow bead. Make sure to record it in your Bead Book. If you don’t know how to record individual beads, please ask Mrs. Lichlyter.

Planetarium etiquette

2007-11-14T12:47:00.000-08:00

I copied the following information from Professor Seligman's website. Please read this rules before the field trip this Friday night.

Important Information / Planetarium Etiquette

Individuals with back or neck problems should wait until theater style seating is installed (in late 2007) to attend planetarium presentations, as the chairs currently in use may exacerbate those problems.

On-campus parking requires an LBCC parking permit (regular or 1-day; see http://cseligman.com/planetarium/visit.htm#parking).

Donation envelopes are available at the door for those who wish to make a donation to the LBCC Foundation, which provided most of the funds for the planetarium. There is no requirement that you make a donation; but if you choose to do so, please indicate account #1156 on your check or donation envelope to show that it was in connection with a planetarium show.

Reserved seating begins twenty minutes before the program. Individuals without reservations may be seated at the same time, if there are unreserved seats.

Standby seating (reservation no-shows) begins five to ten minutes before the program.

During full-dome presentations, the planetarium is completely darkened. As a result, there is no entry during planetarium presentations. If necessary, you may leave the planetarium, but you will not be able to return until the show is over. Also, all laptops, cell phones, and other devices which emit light must be turned off.

No food or drink is allowed in the planetarium, save for bottled water.

For planetarium presentations, the best seating is toward the back of the room, but inside the circular footprint of the dome, near the central aisle. If you can comfortably view the top of the dome and the area above the operator's console, you should have a good view.

No photography is allowed during presentations. The deliberate or inadvertant use of flash photography not only spoils the show for everyone else, but is completely pointless. All that a flash photograph shows is the blank white dome that is visible when the lights are on.

Bead Fair update

2007-11-10T20:36:00.000-08:00

In addition to the Bead Fair (9:30 am - 12:30pm), we will have a picnic lunch afterwards. Please send each girl to the Bead Fair with a sack lunch and drink. Please contact Charlene or Stephanie to confirm pick-up at the park (around 2 pm) or if your child needs a ride home.

Mary McLeod Bethune Transitional Center

2007-11-06T07:28:00.000-08:00

I found an interesting article about the Mary McLeod Bethune Transitional Center for Homeless Students, which is the center we are making naptime pillows and cuddle blankets for. It is a newer school in the Long Beach Unified School District system. Click here for the article.

We figured out at the last meeting that a yard of fleece makes one blanket and pillow. Any donations of fleece for this project would be greatly appreciated. Please bring it to our next meeting, Nov. 19th in the cafeteria.

Planetarium, Nov 16th

2007-11-05T16:53:00.000-08:00

The Planetarium field trip is Friday night, Nov. 16th. Meet at the Lichlyter's house no later than 6:30 pm to carpool. We are going to LBCC and seating begins at 7 pm. Please let Stephanie know how many from your family are attending. The cost will be $1 per person that is donated to the City College Foundation that runs the department.

Here's a link by the Professor in charge: LBCC Planetarium

Bead Fair, Nov 12th

2007-11-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Adventure Level Bead Fair will be at the Council On Monday, Nov 12th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. During this fun event, the girls will attend different stations set up to teach or show them a new skill, habit or information. On average, they earn 6 to 7 beads. This is a public school holiday. You may drop off your daughter at the Council, but we can always use a few more helping hands for any parents that would like to assist. If dropping off, please make sure either Charlene or Stephanie are aware. The event price is covered by the group account.

Welcome!

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Welcome to our little spot on the web. This site is made for the use of families that belong to Camp Fire USA #100, Shi Wa Yu Ma. Posts will include schedule information, activity, history information and occasional photos. Please check periodically for updates and links to helpful sites.