Traverse
Climbing
| Girls will learn how to move across a traverse wall practicing the physical skills of balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. They will also practice problem solving and learn the importance of team work and supporting each other through this challenge activity. Adults maybe asked to assist with some of this activity by the instructor. All of the necessary equipment and trained volunteer instructors will be provided for troops on the dates/locations listed in the table below. |
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Who: Registered Girl Scouts in grades K-12. A maximum of 12 girls will be placed in each time slot. Larger groups will be split into multiple time slots. Required Dress: Tennis shoes (or other sturdy shoes) are required. Long hair should be pulled back and all loose or dangly clothing and accessories should be secured. Supervision: Troop first aid certified person and leaders/adults in SafetyWise ratio must stay at the traverse wall with the troop while girls participate in this activity. Cancellation Procedure: Sometimes we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, volunteer availability, and equipment malfunction. We will make every effort to contact your troop in the event of a cancellation. Registration: Download an Outdoor Reservation: Program form. Follow instructions on form and submit completed form with $10 deposit to council headquarters. Submit a separate form and deposit for each reservation. Reservations will be processed beginning December 1 for spring 2010. Program Questions: Delores Huitt, ASC of Outdoor Program and Properties, ASCOP@girlscoutsksmo.org, (816) 358-8755, ext. 3050 Registration Questions: Barbara Russell, Facilities Coordinator, FACCOORD@girlscoutsksmo.org, (816) 358-8755, ext. 3090 Become a volunteer traverse climbing instructor! Click here for more details. Classes are offered each spring and fall. |
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