Girl Applications Due: Sea Turtles Adventure 2027

Date: Thu Apr 30, 11:30 PM EST - Thu Apr 30, 11:59 PM EST

Level:

Seniors,

Ambassadors

Sea Turtles Adventure 2027
Applications Closes: April 30 (if not filled, late applications will be accepted yet participants must pay cumulative payments at time of accepted application)

Four Girl Scouts (ages 15+) will travel to Warsaw National Wildlife Refuge to join the Caretta Research Project to monitor sea turtles for 8 days. This could be watching for female turtles laying eggs along the beach or helping to ensure turtle hatchlings reach the ocean after they emerge. Lodging will be in bunk beds in a primitive cabin without electricity. There is an inside toilet and an outdoor cold water shower. Most turtle work will take place overnight when the turtles are most active. All meals will be provided at the research site.

Dates: Summer 2027: July 16-25 OR July 23-Aug. 1 (10 days = 8 days with turtles + 2 days for travel)

Location: Warsaw National Wildlife Refuge , Savannah, GA

Who: Seniors and Ambassadors (15+ years or older)

Girl Cost: $2,300 (deposit of $200 due by May 15; subsequent payments of $150 will be due monthly on the 15th of the month through July 2027; can apply for a $200 trip scholarship = not based on financial need; anyone can apply).

Min/Max Girls: 4/4

Badge/Patch included: no; optional Adventurers-themed swag (please indicate items and sizes on registration).

Apply: email Adventurers Travel/Trips Application for Girls (#2443) to Amy Swisher, aklswish@yahoo.com by April 30. Selections will be made by May 1.

Note: all participants will need to have had a physical examination within two years of the start of the event and complete your GIRL Health Exam Record (#2078).

Payment: after selections are made on May 1, you will be contacted to make your $200 deposit by May 15; subsequent payments of $150 will be due monthly on the 15th of the month through July 2027; can apply for a $200 trip scholarship = not based on financial need; anyone can apply.

Questions: Amy Swisher, aklswish@yahoo.com , 540-460-7221

Adventurers Scholarship: $200 for trips!
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/program and $200 for trips $2,000+ , 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.