- Ambassador,
- Cadette,
- Junior,
- Senior
Enjoy the fun and festive Christmas traditions of our capital city, Richmond:
- watch the Richmond Christmas Parade
- visit Maymont Mansion (a Victorian estate decorated for Christmastime)
- go on a "Tacky Christmas Lights" tour
- shop for Christmas presents
- create holiday crafts,
- prepare a traditional holiday feast
- bake Christmas cookies
- take a nature hike
- go on a winter scavenger hunt
In the evening, we'll retreat to the comfort of the Pocahontas State
Park lodge—very nice accommodations with bunk beds, showers, toilets,
kitchen, and heat.
Dates: Friday, Dec. 1 - Sunday,
Dec. 3
Location: Richmond, VA
Girls'
Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old )
Cost: $135
Min/Max Girls: 10/12 (adults accepted
depending on space availability)
Registration
Closes: November 1
To Register: email or
mail Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:
Amy
Swisher
574 Ridge Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
aklswish@yahoo.com
To Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to
Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop 1912) to Amy Swisher OR pay by Venmo
(account name: @GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912 = NEW ACCT NAME;
please indicate for "Richmond Christmas") OR pay by credit
card by contacting Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Amy Swisher, aklswish@yahoo.com, 540-460-7221
Adventurers Scholarship
Through the generosity of donors, a scholarship fund has been
established in honor of our group’s founder, Barbara Duerk, to help
girls participate in Adventurers activities. Requests may not be more
than $100/year, and each application will be considered on a case by
case basis. Details,
criteria and application for this scholarship fund can be found
here . Please submit scholarship applications one week before the
program's registration close date. Have questions? Reach out to this
program's coordinator listed here or directly to The Adventurers: adventurers1912@gmail.com
LEARN
ABOUT THE ADVENTURERS HERE
Adventurers is an
action-oriented group of older Girl Scouts who are seeking exciting
activities to challenge their capabilities, broaden their horizons,
and increase their self-confidence. It is for girls ages 11-17 and in
grades 6-12. Members often participate in rock climbing, caving,
kayaking, backpacking, travel, hiking and other similar high-adventure
activities. Check-out the latest Adventurers news via our Facebook private
group and Instagram page.
