Who's Ready for an Adventure?

Adventure - Shoots and Ladders

Juniors will put their game face on when they tackle this adventure filled day! Girl Scouts will start the morning practicing their skills at the Applenook Climbing Tower and the archery range. The afternoon will be filled with an exciting scavenger hunt around camp followed by a friendly competition to end the day.


 
When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014

Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Camp Archbald (Susquehanna County)

Cost: $14 for girls; FREE for adults

*Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 or until spots are filled.

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Nature Explorers - Fossils

Have your Juniors ever discovered something that was over 300 million years old? Now is their chance when they become paleontologists for the day and learn about fossils. 

 

When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Camp Echo Trail (York County)

Cost: $7 for girls; FREE for adults

*Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 or until spots are filled.

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When: Saturday, November 1, 2014

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Camp Furnace Hills (Lancaster County)

Cost: $7 for girls; FREE for adults

*Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 or until spots are filled.

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Nature Explorers - Birds

Fun will take flight as Juniors spend the day learning about birds from digesting facts about what owls eat to exploring the mysteries of migration. 

 

When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014

Time: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where: Camp Echo Trail (York County)

Cost: $7 for girls; FREE for adults

*Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 or until spots are filled.

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When: Saturday, November 1, 2014

Time: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where: Camp Furnace Hills (Lancaster County)

Cost: $7 for girls; FREE for adults

*Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 or until spots are filled.

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On Target TAC

Juniors will have no problem zeroing in on the excitement at the Troop Adventure Camp On Target. Girl Scouts will learn how to shoot archery in preparation for the tournament at the end of the day. While they're waiting gear up at the archery ranges they can try out the traverse wall and geocaching. 

 

When: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Camp Louise (Luzerne County)

Cost: $15 for girls; FREE for adults

*Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Patches: Participating girls will earn the GSHPA Adventurer Patch and the Archery Rocker

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 or until spots are filled.

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Intro to Backpacking: The Greenhorn at Camp Louise

Girl Scouts can lace up their boots, grab their hiking gear and get ready for an adventure packed weekend filled with need-to-know info that they can use for any hiking trip. Girls will learn things like packing the right equipment and leave no trace then hike 2-5 miles on remote GSHPA camp property.


When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2014-Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Time: Friday from 7 p.m.-Sunday at 1 p.m.

Where: Camp Louise (Luzerne County)

Cost: $30 for girls

* Levels: This is a girl only event. Juniors (Grades 4-5), Cadettes (Grades 6-8), Seniors (Grades 9-10), and Ambassadors (Grades 11-12) can participate. This program is for individual girls and does not require troops to participate. 

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 or until spots are filled.

Adventures in Geocaching TAC

Juniors will go on a weekend-long quest around camp looking for hidden geocaches filled with treasured odds and ends. Throughout their quest they will learn all about geocaching and how to hide their own!

  

When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2014-Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Time: Friday from 7 p.m.-Sunday at 11 a.m.

Where: Camp Golden Pond (Huntingdon County)

Cost: $40 for girls; $30 for adults 

* Levels: Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Patches: Participating girls will earn the GSUSA Badge in Geocaching.

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 or until spots are filled.

Light Up the Night TAC

Girl Scouts get ready to GLOW in the DARK! Learn about animals that make their own light, discover nocturnal habitats during a night hike, and spend the day creating glow games and accessories for the night's big glow party!

 

When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014-Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Time: Saturday from 9 a.m.-Sunday at 10 a.m.

Where: Camp Archbald (Susquehanna County)

Cost: $27 for girls; $20 for adults  

* Levels: Brownies (Grades 2-3) and Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Patches: Troop Adventure Camp Patch and Camp Archbald Rocker

Registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov., 7 or until spots are filled.


*Troops must follow girl/adult ratios outlined in Volunteer Essentials. Girls who are not attending the program with a troop, must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. All attending adults must register for the program. 


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