Date: Sat Jan 24, 10:00 AM EST - Sat Jan 24, 3:00 PM EST
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Join the VA Skyline Adventurers to learn about cave formation,
preservation, exploration, and ecology on a 4-hour wild caving tour of
Windy Cove Cave in Bath County, VA. It is rumored that George
Washington carved his initials into a boulder near the cave entrance,
though this is not definitively confirmed. It is a limestone cave
known for features like sinkholes, a stream, and springs. Participants
will be provided with helmets with lights and batteries, coveralls,
back-up lights, and candles.
Date: Saturday,
January 24
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Windy Cove Cave, Millboro Springs (Bath County)
Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors (11+ years or
older)
Girl Fee: $60
Min/Max
Girls: 5/8
Badge/Patch included: no; optional
Adventurers-themed swag (please indicate items and sizes on registration):
- purple A patch $2
- performance t-shirts $18-$22 (short-sleeve) or $20-$24 (long-sleeve)
- bandana $5
- decals - large $3 & small $1
To Register: email Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:
Laura
Burchett
Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
To Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to
Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop 1912) to Laura Burchett (7551 Nandina
Drive, Roanoke VA 24018) OR pay by Venmo (account
name: @GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912; please indicate for
"Fun-Mud-Cave 2026") OR pay by credit card by contacting
Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Registration Closes: December 21
Questions: Laura Burchett, Lauraburchett90@gmail.com, 540-354-487
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: adventurers1912scholarship@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.
