Date: Fri Aug 07, 10:00 AM PDT - Tue Aug 11, 3:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
Wilderness Wanderers is an adventure-packed camp designed for Girl Scouts Cadettes and older, as well as adult volunteers interested in learning wilderness hiking and backpacking skills. Begin your journey indoors, mastering the essentials of wilderness hiking and backpacking, from gear and nutrition to clothing and trail safety. By Night 3, you'll be under the stars in your backpacking tent, testing your skills and cooking dinner on your own backpacking stove. On Day 4, it's time to hit the trail for a 5-mile overnight backpacking trip, where you'll camp in the heart of nature. With new skills, confidence, and unforgettable memories, you'll return on Day 5 ready to take on any adventure.
Learning Objectives- Participants will:
- Gain foundational knowledge of wilderness hiking and backpacking principles, including safety, preparedness, and risk management.
- Learn to select, fit, and properly use backpacking gear, including packs, tents, stoves, clothing, and personal equipment.
- Develop skills in meal planning, nutrition, and cooking for backpacking using lightweight stoves and appropriate food choices.
- Apply Leave No Trace principles in both frontcountry and backcountry settings to minimize environmental impact.
- Build confidence and competence through a progressive learning model that moves from indoor instruction to tent camping and an overnight backpacking experience.
- Practice navigation, trail awareness, and group management skills appropriate for leading or participating in backpacking trips.
- Strengthen self-reliance, problem-solving, and good judgment while living and traveling in an outdoor environment.
- Support Girl Scout leadership development by encouraging teamwork, shared responsibility, and independent skill use on the trail.
- Prepare Cadettes and older Girl Scouts, as well as adult volunteers, to safely participate in and help plan future backpacking experiences.
Participant Information
- This training will take place from 10 am on 8/7 to 3 pm on 8/11. This training will take place at Camp Arrowhead.
- Participants should be prepared for a multi-day outdoor experience that includes both indoor and outdoor lodging and an overnight backpacking trip.
- Participants must be able to carry their own backpack and personal gear during a short backpacking hike of approximately 5 miles.
- Participants should plan to dress for variable weather conditions and be comfortable spending extended time outdoors.
- Closed-toe shoes appropriate for hiking are required.
- No prior backpacking experience is required; however, participants should be willing to learn new outdoor skills and engage in a progressive, hands-on learning environment.
- A detailed packing list and additional preparation information will be provided to registered participants prior to the event.
Price
- $300
Supplies
- A detailed packing list and additional preparation information will be provided to registered participants prior to the event.
Prerequisite Training Requirements
None required. Outdoor skills and Wilderness First Aid recommended
Registration, Cancellation & Refund Information
- Registration closes on 7/10.
- Request for cancellation must be submitted via email to answers@gsosw.org by this date in order to receive a refund less this training's cancellation fee ($50).
- No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.
- GSOSW reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If GSOSW cancels an event, registrants will be notified and offered a full refund.
