- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Travel to the coast of Virginia and explore the marine habitats of
that region. Visit the Virginia
Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and take part in their 2025
Open House activities. For one day a year only, nearly every corner of
the VIMS campus is open to the public to speak to scientists and
students while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the important
research and advisory services VIMS provides to Virginia and beyond.
Located in Gloucester Point, this fun-filled event features exhibits,
kid's activities, seining in the York River, tours, seafood cooking
demos, and more.
We will also hike a trail at Machicomoco
State Park, and explore the shoreline of York
River State Park. Accommodations will be in a lodge at Girl
Scout Camp Burke's Mill Pond in Gloucester County.
Dates/Times: Friday, May 30, 1:00 PM to Sunday, June 1, 5:30
PM
Location: Coast of Virginia; departing from &
returning to Lexington with pickup/drop-off stops on I-81 at Staunton
and I-64 in Charlottesville
Who: Juniors - Ambassadors
(11+ years old)
Fee: $65.00
Min/Max
Girls: 4/12 participants
Badge/Patch Included?: no;
can purchase optional Adventurers-themed swag (please indicate items
and sizes on registration):
- purple A patch $2
- performance t-shirts $15 (short-sleeve) or $20 (long-sleeve)
- bandanna $5
- decals - large $3 & small $1
Registration Closes: May 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
"Marine Science") OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura
Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Amy Swisher, aklswish@yahoo.com or (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 age 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.