This event offers girls the rare opportunity to experience the
4,000-year-old sport of falconry, or “the sport of kings.” This
incredible beginners lesson allows you to feel the thrill of working
with majestic birds of prey. Most of the lesson will take place at the
private bird chambers on the property of
The Boar's Head Resort
. You will get the chance to interact with a variety of captive-bred,
trained birds.
The lesson begins with a flying demonstration and a chance to learn
about the fascinating history of this sport. You will be transported to
the mews where you will meet the rest of the birds. After learning the
appropriate techniques from professional guides, you will get to hold a
trained hawk on your fist. This lesson is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Date:
Sunday, April 21
Time:
2:30-4:00 PM
Location:
Boars Head Outfitters
, The Outpost 200 Edom Dr., Charlottesville
Girls' Ages:
Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
Cost:
$100/person
Min/Max:
5/15 participants
Badge/Patch Included:
no; optional Adventurers patch available for $2; optional
Adventurers performance t-shirts for $15 (short-sleeve) or $20
(long-sleeve); optional previous t-shirts for $12 (short-sleeve);
optional Adventurers bandanna for $5 (please indicate items and sizes on registration).
Registration Closes:
March 17
To Register:
email or mail
Adventurers
Girl Event Registration
(#2277-G)
:
Kathy Foster
423 N Grove St
Bridgewater, VA
22812
kathyfoster00@gmail.com
To Pay:
mail payment (checks made payable to Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop
1912) to Laura Burchett OR pay by Venmo (account
name: @GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912; please indicate for
"Falconry") OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura Burchett
at
Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions:
Kathy Foster,
kathyfoster00@gmail.com
, 540-383-1529
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.