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So many Torbay girls have been Brownies, then Girl Guides, and some have moved on to become Pathfinders, all under the guidance of their volunteer leaders. In fact, Torbay was the location of an official Girl Guide camp. Today's Camp Carey Road, off Bauline Line and up Buckley's Hill, is named after the camp, which housed girls and chaperones from various parts of the province over the years of its existence.

The Torbay Museum has amongst its holdings the guest book from the official opening of Camp Carey in 1975, as well as an album full of pictures taken by the leaders of the First Torbay Brownie Pack around 1980. Many well known community figures appear in the guest book and album, including Sister Winifred Power and Sister Rosalie Carey (camp namesake), from the former St. Michael's Convent in Torbay; the late Pat McGrath, well known for his volunteerism and musical talent; and Torbay's late first mayor, Bill Manning. Indeed, the guest book and album present something of a "who's who" of community-minded individuals who have helped shape the community, as well as support the local guiding movement.

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Photo in newspaper from official opening of Torbay Girl Guide camp.
9 September 1975
Camp Carey, off Bauline Line in Torbay, Newfoundland

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The official opening of Camp Carey in 1975 was a newsworthy occasion. This newspaper clipping includes a photo and caption: "The official opening of Camp Carey, the campsite for the Torbay Girl Guides took place Sunday: The campsite, located in the Bauline Line area, was constructed during the winter with the aid of a LIP grant. The facilities, expected to be completed this year, will be used by about 120 Girl Guides and Brownies of Torbay. Attending the ceremony were, left to right: Tom Hickey, minister of Tourism; Ed Roche, representative of the Recreation Department; Father Jim Hickey; Father E.R. Lawlor; Torbay Mayor Bill Manning; Helen Paquette, area camp supervisor; Mrs. P. Murphy, provincial Girl Guide Commissioner; Mary Ryan, district Guide Commissioner."

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Guest book from Camp Carey, a former Girl Guide campsite in Torbay, Newfoundland
7 September 1975

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The guest book signed by those in attendance, including officials and Guides and their supporters, during the official opening of Camp Carey in 1975 is a memento now held by Torbay Museum.

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The front page of the guest book celebrating the opening of the Torbay Girl Guides campsite
7 September 1975

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Signatures from the guest book celebrating the opening of Camp Carey in 1975
7 September 1975

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Second page from Camp Carey opening guest book, September 7, 1975. Torbay Museum 996.168.1.
7 September 1975

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Third page in guest book from Camp Carey opening, 1975. Torbay Museum 996.168.1.
7 September 1975

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Fourth page of guest book from the opening of Camp Carey in 1975. Torbay Museum 996.168.1.
7 September 1975

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Fifth page in the guest book from the opening of Camp Carey in 1975. Torbay Museum 996.168.1.
7 September 1975

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Sixth page in the Camp Carey 1975 opening guest book. Torbay Museum 996.168.1.
7 September 1975

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Seventh page from the guest book celebrating the opening of Camp Carey, Torbay, 1975
7 September 1975

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Eighth page from the guest book celebrating the opening of Camp Carey in Torbay, 1975
7 September 1975