# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Hey Volunteers we have a special campout just for you! 
Our second annual GUMBO Weekend October 2-4, 2026, welcomes volunteers from across the council to enjoy a fun, welcoming, and restorative retreat at camp. Participants can chose how they spend their time at this overnight event ranging from outdoor activities and creative projects to quiet relaxation, conversation, and simply enjoying being together in nature. This weekend creates a much needed space for connection and laughter allowing volunteers to recharge and reconnect with why Girl Scouts matters to them.

Current members, alum, or longtime volunteers are welcome to spend the night and make memories in the spirit of Girl Scouting for Gumbo Weekend. Register now, hurry spots are limited.

What to Expect

-Gather: Connect with fellow Girl Scout volunteers and leaders.
-Learn: New skills or refresh old ones through exciting training opportunities.
-Make Memories: Enjoy time with friends around the campfire, complete with s'mores.
-Build: Strengthen your confidence, leadership, and connections with others.
-Outdoors:Embrace camp traditions and nature while leaving inspired and renewed.
Meals included: Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner

Activity Examples (*some with additional fees)
-Archery
-Canoeing
-Hiking
-Crafts*
-Horseback Riding*
-Turtle Time
-Campfire Cooking
-Training Sessions

New Leader Onboardings
-The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
-Troop Safety
-Family Engagement
-What Girl Scouts Do

Dont miss out on this fun experience! Space is limited. Register Today! 

\https://www.gsle.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/gumbo-adult-weekend-at-camp-marydale-october-2-4--2026.html
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-francisville/volunteer-retreat-gumbo-weekend-camp-marydale/200030360647310
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, workshops, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Francisville
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Camp Marydale!!!
- **lat**: 30.83426
- **long**: -91.37613
- **full address**: Camp Marydale!!!, Marydale Road,Baton Rouge,LA,United States, Saint Francisville

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale being held?
  - **A:** Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am at Camp Marydale!!!, Marydale Road,Baton Rouge,LA,United States, Saint Francisville.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale?
  - **A:** Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale is organized by Girl Scouts Louisiana East.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Francisville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Volunteer Retreat | GUMBO Weekend | Camp Marydale sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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