Date: Sat May 24, 11:00 AM EST - Sun May 25, 12:00 PM EST
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Join us for a one night backpacking experience in Giles County,
hiking along the Appalachian Trail to the Rice
Fields Shelter where we will spend the night. This shelter
offers some of the best sunset views over the mountains of neighboring
West Virginia you can find. The trip is an out-and-back route covering
approximately three miles each way.
Backpacks, tents, and other equipment are provided making this an
economical way to discover the joys of backpacking.
A mandatory planning session will be held with
participants before the trip. The time and place for the meeting will
be scheduled to be central to those registered.
Dates/Times: Saturday, May 24, 11:00 AM, TO Sunday, May 25,
12:00 PM
Location: Rice Fields Shelter, Giles
County
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years
old)
Cost: $30/girl (most gear and food provided)
Min/Max: 4/12
Badge/Patch Included?: no; but
optional Adventurers swag (please indicate items and sizes on registration):
- fun patch $2
- performance t-shirts $15 (short-sleeve) or $20 (long-sleeve)
- bandanna $5
- decals - large $3 & small $1
Registration Closes: April 25
To Register: email
or mail Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:
Amy Hudson
ahudson91998@comcast.net
301 Hemlock Dr. SE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(mark envelope with "Rice Fields")
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 "Rice Fields") 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.
