Date: Sat Apr 11, 10:00 AM EST - Sun Apr 12, 1:00 PM EST
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Join us for a one-night backpacking experience at the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation in Pulaski County. Participants will hike at the 16,000-acre Scout Reservation to a backcountry campsite for the evening. This trip is open to beginner and experienced backpackers and is a great trip for those interested in High Knoll.
Backpacks, tents, stoves, and other equipment are provided; making
this an economical way to discover the joys of backpacking. A
mandatory pre-planning session will be held with the Adventurers
beforehand (March 22 or 29). The time and place for this meeting will
be scheduled to be central to those registered or may be held
virtually.
Dates/Times: Saturday, April 11, 10 AM
to Sunday, April 12, 1 PM
Location: Blue Ridge
Scout Reservation, Pulaski Co.
Girls'
Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
Cost: $30/girl (most gear and food provided)
Min/Max Girls: 4/12
Badge/Patch
included: no; 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)
- bandana $5
- decals - large $3 & small $1
Registration Closes: March 13
To
Register: email or mail Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G):
Amy Hudson
301 Hemlock Dr. SE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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
"Pulaski Backpacking") 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.
