Date: Sat Sep 05, 11:00 AM EST - Mon Sep 07, 12:00 PM EST
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
OUR MOST POPULAR BACKPACKING TRIP!
Join the Adventurers for a two-night experience backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Participants will hike through Grayson Highlands State Park, home of the famous wild ponies! We'll camp near Mt. Rogers (the highest point in Virginia)! This is a wonderful, easy introduction to backpacking for those who have never tried it before. Backpacks, tents, stoves and other equipment are provided; making this an inexpensive way to discover the joys of backpacking (and ponies!).
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. This is a beginner trip and girls will need to be able to hike about 4 miles a day while carrying 25% of their body weight over uneven terrain.
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 5, 11:00 AM to Monday, September 7, 12:00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)
Cost: $30.00
Min/Max: 4/12 participants
Location: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA (drop-off/pickup at Backpacker Parking Lot)
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
Badge/Patch Included: no; girls may purchase additional Adventurers merchandise (patch, decals, bandanna, ballcap, performance t-shirts); details listed on the event registration.
Registration Closes: August 7
To Register: email Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G):
Amy Hudson
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 "Wild Ponies") 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.
Join the Adventurers for a two-night experience backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Participants will hike through Grayson Highlands State Park, home of the famous wild ponies! We'll camp near Mt. Rogers (the highest point in Virginia)! This is a wonderful, easy introduction to backpacking for those who have never tried it before. Backpacks, tents, stoves and other equipment are provided; making this an inexpensive way to discover the joys of backpacking (and ponies!).
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. This is a beginner trip and girls will need to be able to hike about 4 miles a day while carrying 25% of their body weight over uneven terrain.
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 5, 11:00 AM to Monday, September 7, 12:00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)
Cost: $30.00
Min/Max: 4/12 participants
Location: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA (drop-off/pickup at Backpacker Parking Lot)
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
Badge/Patch Included: no; girls may purchase additional Adventurers merchandise (patch, decals, bandanna, ballcap, performance t-shirts); details listed on the event registration.
Registration Closes: August 7
To Register: email Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G):
Amy Hudson
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 "Wild Ponies") 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.
