Date: Sat Sep 05, 11:00 AM EST - Mon Sep 07, 12:00 PM EST
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
OUR MOST POPULAR BACKPACKING TRIP!
Join the Adventurers for a two-night experience backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Participants will hike through Grayson Highlands State Park , home of the famous wild ponies! We'll camp near Mt. Rogers (the highest point in Virginia)! This is a wonderful, easy introduction to backpacking for those who have never tried it before. Backpacks, tents, stoves and other equipment are provided; making this an inexpensive way to discover the joys of backpacking (and ponies!).
A mandatory in-person planning session will be held with the Adventurers before the trip. The session's time/place will be scheduled to be central to those registered. This is a beginner trip and girls will need to be able to hike about 4 miles a day while carrying 25% of their body weight over uneven terrain.
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 5, 11:00 AM to Monday, September 7, 12:00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)
Cost: $30.00
Min/Max: 4/12 participants
Location: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA (drop-off/pickup at Backpacker Parking Lot)
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
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: August 7
To Register: email Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G):
Amy Hudson
ahudson91998@comcast.net
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 "Wild Ponies") OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Amy Hudson, ahudson91998@comcast.net
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.
Join the Adventurers for a two-night experience backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Participants will hike through Grayson Highlands State Park , home of the famous wild ponies! We'll camp near Mt. Rogers (the highest point in Virginia)! This is a wonderful, easy introduction to backpacking for those who have never tried it before. Backpacks, tents, stoves and other equipment are provided; making this an inexpensive way to discover the joys of backpacking (and ponies!).
A mandatory in-person planning session will be held with the Adventurers before the trip. The session's time/place will be scheduled to be central to those registered. This is a beginner trip and girls will need to be able to hike about 4 miles a day while carrying 25% of their body weight over uneven terrain.
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 5, 11:00 AM to Monday, September 7, 12:00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)
Cost: $30.00
Min/Max: 4/12 participants
Location: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA (drop-off/pickup at Backpacker Parking Lot)
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
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: August 7
To Register: email Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G):
Amy Hudson
ahudson91998@comcast.net
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 "Wild Ponies") OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Amy Hudson, ahudson91998@comcast.net
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.
