Dare to Explore - Basic Camping Skills - Cabin - Camp Meriwether
Date: Fri Apr 19 2024, 6:00 PM EDT - Sun Apr 21 2024, 11:00 AM EDT
  • 3 Seasons Camp Events
  • Juniors,
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Ambassadors

Take a deep dive into using maps and compasses and learn the sport of orienteering in this exciting program. You’ll learn to use a compass and read a topographical map then go on a hike using your compass to guide the way. Once you feel confident using your map and compass, it’s time to test your skills with the sport of orienteering. On this course of orienteering skills you will learn other basic camping skills as well, such as safe fire starting, outdoor cooking, and shelter building.

Girl Scout Level: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (Grades 4–12)

Badge Connection:  Trail Adventure

Girl Fee: $125      Adult Fee: $85

Fee Includes: Activities (3 Staff-led activities, 1 self-guided activity and a free period), 4 meals (3 on Saturday, 1 on Sunday), all supplies for staff-led and self-guided programs, staffing for activities, cabin housing for the weekend

Adult training required: Each troop attending must have at least one adult who has completed the Council Sponsored Events Learning Path and First Aid/CPR.

The Council Sponsored Events Learning Path includes the following training in gsLearn:

• Safety First

• Day Trips and Overnights

All adults attending the event (including parents and guardians) must be registered Girl Scouts and have successfully completed a background check.

Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios: This event is open to troops and Juliettes with a guardian. We may be required to limit the number of adults required according to Volunteer Essentials ratio on page 5 of the Safety Activity Checkpoints to allow maximum Girl Scout participation. Each troop must have two unrelated female adults in attendance at all times. An additional adult may be added for transportation needs.

Event Contact: Chelsea "Loki" Ayotte    Email:  cmwweekend@gsgatl.org   Phone: 770-354-1017