Date: Fri Jul 17, 10:00 AM EST - Sun Jul 19, 3:00 PM EST
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Join the Adventurers as we wander into the George Washington &
Thomas Jefferson National Forest along the Appalachian Trail (AT) to a
backcountry campsite for two nights. We will join an AT maintenance
crew to work on an improvement project. This trip is open to those who
have previous overnight backpacking experience. Participants will need
to be able to hike about 4 miles in and out while carrying 25% of
their body weight over uneven terrain.
A mandatory
in-person planning session will be held with the Adventurers before
the trip. The session’s time/place will be scheduled to be central to
those registered. Backpacks, tents, stoves, and other equipment are
provided.
Dates/Times: Friday, July 17, 10 AM, to
Sunday, July 19, 3 PM
Location: Appalachian Trail,
Ceres, VA (Bland Co.)
Girls' Ages: Juniors -
Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
Cost: $40/girl (most
gear and food provided)
Min/Max Girls: 2/8
Badge/Patch included: no; optional Adventurers-themed
swag (please indicate items and sizes on registration)
Registration Closes: June 14
To
Register: email the Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) and this National
Forest Volunteer Service Agreement to:
Michele Nester
confettiandgiggles@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
"Wilderness Work/Wander") OR pay by credit card by
contacting Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Michele Nester, confettiandgiggles@yahoo.com or
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.
