- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Seniors
CANCELED: due to low registrations
Join us for a one night backpacking experience at Elliot Knob in
the George Washington National Forest. Experience the highest peak
in Augusta County and one of the highest peaks in the state, along
with waterfalls and great views from the summit. Participants will
prepare their meals, spend the night in a backcountry campsite, and
learn Leave No Trace camping principles and skills. This is a good
trip for beginning backpackers, as well as those with more
experience. It is 4 miles each way (out and back) for a total of 8
miles in two days.
Backpacks, tents, stoves, and
other equipment are provided, making this an economical way to
discover the joys of backpacking.
A mandatory planning
session will be held the weekend of March 30 and 31. The exact date,
time, and location of this planning meeting will be selected by the
event registrants.
Dates/Times: Saturday, April
13, 11:00 AM to Sunday, April 14, 2:00 PM
Location:
Elliot Knob, Buffalo Gap, VA
Who: Cadettes -
Ambassadors
Fee: $30.00/girl
Min/Max
Girls: 4/10
Patch included: no; optional
Adventurers patch available for $2; optional Adventurers performance
t-shirts for $15 (short-sleeve) or $20 (long-sleeve); optional
previous cotton t-shirts for $12 (short-sleeve; ONLY youth large
& adult XL); optional Adventurers bandanna for $5 (please
indicate items and sizes on registration).
Registration
Closes: March 15
To Register: mail or
email Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:
Amy
Hudson
301 Hemlock Drive SE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
ahudson91998@comcast.net
write "Backpacking Elliot Knob" on envelope
To Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to
Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop 1912) to Amy Hudson OR pay by Venmo
(account name: @GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912; please indicate for
"Backpacking Elliot Knob" and use the "Friends &
Family" category) 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: 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.
