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Backpacking & Hiking

Hike Missouri!

Spend the weekend hiking, backpacking, and exploring the wilds of Knob Noster State Park, near Warrensburg, Missouri! Practice Leave No Trace camping, plan and cook your own meals, learn to use backpacking gear, and work together to create and carry out a hiking plan. Of course, there will be plenty of time to hang out with your friends! This trip will originate and end at the Girl Scout Headquarters. Basic backpacking gear is necessary for this trip. Please contact Kara for assistance with equipment procurement—some equipment is available for loan.

Where	Knob Noster Sate Park, Knob Noster, MO
When	October 17, 2008; 4:00 p.m. through October 19, 2008; 1:00 p.m.
Required	Mandatory planning meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Girl Scout Headquarters, 8282 Blue Parkway, KC, Mo
Who	Teen Girl Scouts in grades 6-8
Fee	$85 (includes food, trained adult supervision and transportation to and from park)
Registration	Girls must register individually for this event
Deadline	October 9, 2008
Min/Max	4/10
Contact	Kara Kellerman, Outdoor Program Specialist, 800-728-8750 x 3039

Adventures in Backpacking--Arkansas

Get ready for a fall backpacking adventure! Challenge yourself both physically and mentally on this 15-mile backpacking trip through the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. You’ll meet great new people and work together to climb the mountains and check out cool caves in Devil’s Den State park, while learning and practicing Leave No Trace ethics. Participants in this event will plan an individual backpacking menu and provide their own food. Basic backpacking gear is necessary for this trip. Please contact Kara for assistance with equipment procurement—some equipment is available for loan. This trip will originate and end at the Girl Scout Headquarters.

Where	Devil’s Den State Park (West Fork, AR)
When	Friday, October 10, 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, October 12, 5:00 p.m.
Required	Planning meeting — mandatory for first-time participants Sunday, October 5, 2008 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Girl Scout Headquarters, 8282 Blue Parkway, KC, Mo
Who	Teen Girl Scouts in grades 9-12
Fee	$100 (includes transportation to and from park and trained adult supervision)
Registration	Girls must register individually for this event.
Deadline	Monday, September 29th
Min/Max	4/8
Contact	Kara Kellerman, Outdoor Program Specialist, 800-728-8750 x 3039

Explore Schooner—A Hiking Adventure!

Who knew Camp Prairie Schooner could be so cool? Come find out for yourself as you first spend time learning fun things to do while hiking and how to prepare for a hike, then set out with your own Girl Scout troop to explore the wilds of Camp Prairie Schooner! Snacks will be provided.

Where	Camp Prairie Schooner (Kansas City, Mo.) — meet at Neal Lodge
When	Sunday, September 21, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Who	Junior Girl Scout troops
Fee	$2 per girl
Bring	Comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the weather!
Registration	Click here
Deadline	Friday, September 12, 2008
Min/Max	10/40
Contact	Kara Kellerman, Outdoor Program Specialist, 800-728-8750 x 3039

Survival Night

Join other teen girl scouts and outdoor program volunteers in an unforgettable survival experience. Learn about the necessities of survival including food, water, fire and shelter while challenging yourself to spend the night outdoors in a shelter you build yourself! You can choose to camp in a survival group of 2 or 3 girls or, for the experienced survivalist, to camp “solo” and spend most of your 24 hour survival experience on your own.

Where	Camp Prairie Schooner (Kansas City, Mo.)
When	10:00 a.m. October 4th through 10:00 a.m. October 5th, 2008
Who	Girl Scouts in grades 6-12
Fee	$20 per girl
Registration	Complete one registration form for each girl.
Course #	SN-100408-557
Deadline	Friday, September 22, 2008
Min/Max	6/20
Note	More information and a comprehensive packing list will be sent with registration confirmation.
Contact	Kara Kellerman, Outdoor Program Specialist, 800-728-8750 x 3039

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