Date: Sat Oct 10, 12:00 PM EDT - Sat Oct 10, 4:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Volunteers
Get ready for adventure! In partnership with Kalamazoo College Outdoor Programs, Your Girl Scouts will learn how to safely build a fire and explore the outdoors through geocaching. Using teamwork, navigation skills, and curiosity, Girl Scouts will discover hidden treasures while building confidence in the great outdoors at Camp Merrie Woode!
Note: Participants should pack a lunch and dress for a day outside at camp.
This program will spark interest in the following career paths: Outdoor Education, Girl Scout Troop Leader, Adventure Expert
Outcomes: D1, D3, D5, C2, C3, T2
Included in Girl Registration Cost:
* 4 hours of hands-on programming with Kalamazoo College Outdoor Programs at our beautiful Camp Merrie Woode.
* A unique experience traveling around Camp Merrie Woode with outdoor experts.
* A lesson on fire building and gaining navigation skills to use on your next camping trip to your favorite Girl Scout camp!
* Participants will earn a fun patch!
Costs:
$20 per girl
$5 per adult
PLEASE note that this is NOT a drop-off event and proper Girl Scout to Adult safety ratios MUST be met in order to participate in the event. At least two adults are REQUIRED to accompany every troop/group to an event.
For more information on Ratios, pleaseclick herefor the link to Safety Activity Checkpoints and refer to page 7.
Cancellations require two weeks' notice to be eligible for a refund.
Registration deadline: September 26, 2026 (or sooner if event reaches capacity)
For program questions, please email Elijah Barker at ebarker@gshom.org
For registration questions, please email helpdesk@gshom.org
Don't forget to check out our online Girl Scout Shop!
