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Jamestown: A Semiquincentennial Celebration Trip

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Date: Fri Oct 16, 3:30 PM EST - Sun Oct 18, 6:30 PM EST
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Ambassadors
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America by exploring the early settlements of America = Jamestown. The group will spend Saturday touring the Jamestown Settlement and Sunday exploring Historic Jamestowne (original site). Lodging will be in bunk beds in a heated/air-conditioned building with bathrooms and showers at Girl Scout Camp Skimino in Williamsburg. Participants will prepare all of their meals. Transportation pick-up points will be along the I-81 corridor from Roanoke north to Staunton and then east along I-64. 

NOTE: This trip is one of a 3-part travel series exploring historical sites in Virginia for the USA's 250th birthday! Next two are Williamsburg and Yorktown. 

Date: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18
Time: first pickup in Roanoke at 3:30 PM; departing from Williamsburg at 2:00 PM with last drop-off in Roanoke at 6:30 PM. 
Location: Jamestown, VA
Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors (11+ years or older)
Fee: $100 for girls under 15 years old at time of event; $125 for girls 15 years+ 
Min/Max Girls: 6/8
Badge/Patch Included?: no; girls may purchase additional Adventurers merchandise (patch, decals, bandanna, ballcap, performance t-shirts); details listed on the event registration. 
Registration Closes: September 15

To Register: email Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:

Amy Swisher
aklswish@yahoo.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 "Jamestown Trip") 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: 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. 
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