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rokc lock-in
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Date: Dec. 7 at 8:00 pm - Dec. 8 at 9:00am
Location: RoKC at 1501 Howell St., Kansas City, MO 64116 GS Grade Level: Cadette-Ambassador Fee: $50/girl Group Capacity: 35 >>REGISTER |
Spend hours of fun rock climbing and bouldering at the RoKC climbing gym and then spend the night on the climbing pads!
Girls will earn the following badges: Cross Fit Women's Health First Aid Bring clothes to climb in and pajamas, sleeping bag, pillow and water bottle. Evening snack and breakfast is provided. |
Rocky mountain national park
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Date: July 26 at 7:00 am - Aug. 1 at 8:00pm
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado GS Grade Level: Cadette-Ambassador Fee: $700/girl Session Length: 7 days, 6 nights Group Capacity: 16 $140 deposit due at registration. Balance due by May 31, 2020. >>REGISTER |
Come explore Rocky Mountain National Park with other Girl Scouts in our council! Spend a week in one of the most visited National Parks in the country. Itinerary includes multiple hikes, camping, horseback riding, biking, whitewater rafting and countless nature appreciation moments.
Lodging will include staying at Hamp Hut in Colorado Springs, Twisted Pine Lodge located near Denver and camping at Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether this is your first trip to a National Park or you are a veteran, there will be plenty of experiences that will give you a glimpse of the beauty of Colorado. This will be a trip to remember! *Subject to change Badge/Journey Connections: Adventurer, Adventure Camper, Ultimate Recreation Challenge, Trailblazing, Primitive Camper |
HOrseshoe canyon
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Date: March 20-22, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Jasper, AR GS Grade Level: Cadette-Ambassador Fee: $160/girl Session Length: 3 days, 2 nights Group Capacity: 20 >>REGISTER |
Known across the Midwest as the best spot for outdoor rock climbing, this weekend is sure to improve your climbing skills.
Saturday will be filled with an expertly guided rock climbing session and if time allows, some light hiking. The group will spend both Friday and Saturday night camping at the private campground with access to modern bathrooms and showers. Fee includes expert rock climbing guides on location, rock climbing gear, transportation, lodging, and food. Previous climbing experience is required. Badge/Journey Connections: Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Snow or Climbing Adventure Badge |
DEVIL'S DEN BACKPACKING
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Date: October 11 at 10:00 am - Oct. 13 at 5:00pm
Location: West Fork, AR GS Grade Level: Cadette-Ambassador Fee: $100/girl Session Length: 3 days, 2 nights Group Capacity: 18 Registration will open on July 10, 2019. Registration closes 2 weeks prior to program event date or when capacity is reached. >>REGISTER Are you an adult interested in participating in this excursion? Email campdept@gsksmo.org. |
Whether this is your first backpacking experience or you’re a backpacking veteran, Devil's Den State Park is the perfect location for a spring weekend getaway.
This trip will be led by our Outdoor Experiences staff and experienced outdoor volunteers. We will meet at the council parking lot on Friday, October 11th at 10:00 am and return to GSKSMO HQ by 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 13th. Girls will backpack a total of 15 miles over the course of 3 days and primitive camp 2 nights. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included. Girls should bring 2 dehydrated meals for dinner (meals that only require the addition of boiling water - Mountain House are the recommended brand, if you have a food sensitivity or allergy check out Good To Go Backpacking and dehydrated camping meals). Badge/Journey Connection: This excursion completes the following badges and badge pieces (sold separately) Cadettes - Trailblazing Badge, Primitive Camper, Steps 1 and 3 of Eco Trekker. Seniors - Adventure Camper Badge, Steps 2 and 3 of Adventurer Badge. Ambassadors - Survival Camper Badge, Steps 1 and 2 of the Ultimate Recreation Challenge. |
Senior & AMbassador Journey Weekend
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Date: Sept. 21 at 9:00 am - Sept. 22 at 12:00 pm
Location: Prairie Schooner GS Grade Level: Senior, Ambassador Fee: $50/girl Session Length: 2 days, 1 night Group Capacity: 20 Registration will open on July 10, 2019. Registration closes 2 weeks prior to program event date or when capacity is reached. >>REGISTER |
In this Senior Outdoor Journey you will earn three badges: Adventurer, First Aid, and Adventure Camper. You will then complete your Take Action Project on your own to earn your Journey award.
You will enjoy primitive camping in Farmers Field at Camp Prairie Schooner, rappelling off our 40 foot tower, and becoming CPR/First Aid certified if you are not already. This Journey weekend is open to both Seniors and Ambassadors. |
Junior citizen science journey weekend
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Date: Oct. 19 at 9am (new start time) - Oct. 20 at 12pm
GS Grade Level: Juniors Fee: $50/girl Location: Prairie Schooner Session Length: 24 hours Group Capacity: 15 Registration will open on July 10, 2019 and closes 2 weeks prior to program event date or when capacity is reached. >>REGISTER |
On this Journey Weekend we will;
1. Find out how citizen scientists make observations, collect data, and work with scientists to receive feedback on research. 2. Do 3 citizen science activities: sharpen your observation skills through 2 observation games and a SciStarter project. 3. Plan a Take Action project that helps others |
Shawnee mission lake KAYAKING EXCURSION
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Location: Shawnee, Kansas
GS Grade Level: Junior-Ambassador Fee: $35/girl Session Length: 2.5 hr Group Capacity: 15 Registration for the programs listed below will open on July 10, 2019. Registration closes 2 weeks prior to program event date. |
Join us at Shawnee Mission Lake in Shawnee, KS for a kayaking day excursion led by our trained lifeguards and small craft safety instructors! We'll start with a safety lesson and brief introduction to kayaking before kayaking around the lake. Kayaking experience encouraged but not required.
Badge/Journey Connection: This excursion completes steps 2-5 of the Senior Paddling Badge! |
lake jacomo KAYAKING DAY EXCURSION
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Location: Lake Jacomo, Missouri
GS Grade Level: Junior-Ambassador Fee: $35/girl Session Length: 2.5 hr Group Capacity: 15 Registration for the programs listed below will open on July 10, 2019. Registration closes 2 weeks prior to program event date. |
Join us at Lake Jacomo for a kayaking day excursion led by our trained lifeguards and small craft safety instructors! We'll start with a safety lesson and brief introduction to kayaking before kayaking around the lake! Kayaking experience encouraged but not required.
Badge/Journey Connection: This excursion completes steps 2-5 of the Senior Paddling Badge! Step 1 you can complete on your own or as a troop just by signing up! |
