2003 Wider Ops: GSUSA-Sponsored National Events: 
Nature

Canoe Country Rendezvous: Northern Minnesota and Southern Ontario

Paddle on the lakes of two nations, sleep in a tent, listen for the loon's cry, spot wildlife. On this canoe and camping expedition in the northern Minnesota and southern Ontario wilderness, you'll travel waters plied by the fur traders of yesteryear. Each session includes pre-trip training and a final rendezvous, where you celebrate your feats and compete in games of skill and balance and in telling outlandish tales.

• Age: 13-15 for sessions 1 & 2; 15-17 or graduating senior for session 3
• Dates: Session 1: July 8-18, 2003 (eleven days); Session 2: July 21-31, 2003 (eleven days); Session 3: August 1-15, 2003 (fifteen days)
• Location: Out of Ely MN, including Boundary Waters Canoe Area & Quetico Provincial Park
• Fee: Session 1 & 2, $600; Session 3, $700 ($600 for international participants)
• Group Size: 126
• Requirements: Canoeing experience; two references; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts Land of Lakes Council; P.O. Box 311; Chisholm, MN 55719
• Contact: Jenny Morrison-Cleary
• Phone: (218) 254-5696
• E-mail: mjarvi@girlscoutslol-mn.org

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Discover Wisconsin

Wisconsin! Land of great lakes, forests, rivers and farms. Ride a paddlewheel on Ole Miss. Visit vibrant Madison to tour the university and capitol, with its unique dome. Choose from canoeing, biking, theater, state park tours. Visit Wisconsin Dells, America's largest waterpark - and much more, all while making friends for a lifetime.

• Age: 13-17 by event start
• Dates: July 30-August 6, 2003 (eight days)
• Location: Camp Ehawee, Mindoro, WI
• Fee: $540
• Group Size: 132
• Equipment Needed: Sleeping bag, Girl Scout uniform
• Requirements: Two references; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts-Riverland Council; 2710 Quarry Road; LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
• Staff Positions: 
• Council Contact: Sarah Resch, Camp Director
• Phone: (877) 754-CAMP
• E-mail address: campehawee@yahoo.com

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earth interactive: Southeast Texas

A southeast Texas odyssey. Culture, conservation, astronomy, shopping and water sports. Highlights include visits to the Johnson Space Center, Alabama-Coushetta Indian Reservation and Houston Museum of Natural Science. You'll celebrate the Fourth with new friends.

• Age: 15-17, entering grade 10-12, or a graduating senior by event start
• Dates: June 28-July 6, 2003 (six days)
• Location: Houston and Nacocdoches, Texas
• Fee: $900
• Group Size: 45
• Equipment Needed: Daypack, lightweight sleeping bag, swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes, Girl Scout uniform
• Requirements: Good physical condition; able to withstand hot, humid climate and bus travel for extended periods; ability to live in close contact with others; three references attesting to interest in conservation and event; emotional maturity; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council; 3110 Southwest Freeway; Houston, TX 77098
• Contact: Kathy Elliott, Program Manager
• Phone: (713) 292-0224, or (800) 392-4340, ext. 1224

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From Canyons to Peaks: Utah and Colorado

Visit six national parks in the mountains and deserts of Colorado and Utah. Learn why we protect and conserve the environment. Find out about paleontology, mining, railroading, and Native-American cultures in the region. Swim, hike, raft and more.

• Age: 14-graduating senior
• Dates: June 14-30, 2003 (seventeen days, with three days of home hospitality)
• Location: Utah and Colorado, including Grand Junction, Canyonlands Field Institute, Canyonlands National Park, Havenweep National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Gunnison, Montrose, and Delta.
• Fee: $900 plus transportation
• Group Size: 40
• Equipment Needed: Water bottles, layered clothing, hiking shoes, swimsuits, towels, caps, sunscreen, sleeping bags, and tents (tents may be borrowed from GSCC)
• Requirements: good physical stamina; able to withstand 100+ heat and elevations of up to 7,500 fett; interest in camping, hiking, rafting, history, anthropology, and ecology; two references; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Chipeta Council; 580 24 1/2 Road; Grand Junction, CO 81505
• Staff Positions: Send application letter to event sponsor.
• Council Contact: Kim Joyce, Program Director
• Phone: (970) 242-4461 x 315
• E-mail: kjoyce@chipetags.org

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Mountain Majesty: The Colorado Rockies

Discover the mountains on foot and by vehicle. Take in the views that inspired "America the Beautiful." Join in a National Park Service project, and on your final day, explore mile-high Denver.

• Age: Entering grades 9-12 in fall of 2003
• Dates: July 13-25, 2003 (thirteen days)
• Location: Flying "G" Ranch, Rocky Mountain National Park and Denver, CO
• Fee: $675
• Group Size: 24
• Equipment Needed: Hiking boots, lightweight sleeping bag, good to 20ºF and suitable for backpacking, rain gear (jacket and pants). Council to supply backpacks and all group equipment
• Requirements: Good physical condition, able to backpack 4-6 miles/day at elevations up to 10,500 feet; strong interest in natural resources and conservation; two references and council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts Mile Hi Council; P.O. Box 9407; Denver, CO 80209
• Contact: Rhonda Mickelson, Camp Administrator
• Phone: (303) 778-0109, ext. 281

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Adventures in the Low Country by Day and Night

Visit the Low Country of the South Carolina coast, see the nighttime show put on by its mysterious, fluorescent marine life, and study the night sky. During the day, there is outdoor adventure, history and culture. Tour Fort Sumter, take a carriage ride, and discover the rich stories and folklore of the Gullah people.

• Age: Grades 7-12
• Dates: June 21-27, 2003 (seven days)
• Location: Charleston, SC, and surrounding area
• Fee: $800
• Group Size: 80
• Equipment Needed: Summer clothes and comfortable walking shoes
• Requirements: Able to withstand heat and humidity; two references, including one from participant's council; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Carolina Low Country; 7257 Cross County Rd.; Charleston, SC 29418
• Staff Positions: Send application letter to event sponsor.
• Contact: Kristin Neuburger, Program/Property Director
• Phone: (843) 552-9910, Ext. 228

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Outdoor Adventure Kaleidoscope: Michigan

Adventure in the wild! Hike, sail, swim, backpack, canoe, and bike. Go boating, sightseeing, and challenge camping. And when you're resting between events, learn crafts.

• Age: Beginning backpacking and hiking: must be entering grades 7-12. 
  Intermediate and advanced backpacking: must be entering grades 9-12. 
  Sailing and Canoeing: must be entering grades 8-12. 
  Biking and Challenge Camping: must be entering grades 8-12.
• Dates: June 23-July 5, 2003 (eighteen days)
• Location: Timbers Girl Scout Camp, Traverse City, MI
• Fee: $810
• Group Size: 120
• Requirements: Must be physically fit; two references (intermediate and advanced applicants in canoeing, sailing, and backpacking must include one reference attesting to their skill level); sailing and canoeing candidates must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim for 20 minutes; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council; P.O. Box 349; Swatz Creek, MI 48473
• Web Site: http://www.fwgsc.org 
• Staff Positions: Send application letter to sponsor.
• Contact: Abby Wattenberg, Director of Outdoor Education - The Timbers
• Note: Indicate first and second choice adventure on your application.
• Phone: (810) 230-0244
• E-mail: awattenberg@fwgsc.org 

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Valleys, Vistas & Visions: Discover Yosemite!

Soaring granite peaks, alpine wilderness, towering waterfalls and giant ancient sequoias--and that's only part of the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park. Camp, hike, splash, ride horseback. Explore natural resource management, environmental issues, and outdoor careers.

• Age: Entering grades 9-12 at the time of the event
• Dates: July 24-August 7, 2003 (fifteen days, with four days home hospitality)
• Location: Yosemite National Park, CA (arrival/departure point: Sacramento, CA)
• Fee: $850
• Group Size: 30
• Equipment Needed: Sturdy hiking boots, warm lightweight sleeping bag, rain gear, hiking daypack, large capacity backpack (3500-4000 cu inches)
• Requirements: Able to adapt to weather and altitude changes; backpack 4-6 miles/day in uneven terrain at high elevations; interest in wilderness exploration and federal management of natural resources; non-smoker; two references attesting to maturity and backpacking experience; council interview
• Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Tierra del Oro; 3005 Gold Canal Driver; Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
• Staff Positions: Send application letter to event sponsor.
• Council Contact: Shawna Thompson, Program Specialist
• Phone: (916) 638-4475, Ext. 2812

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Western Pennsylvania River Adventure

Do you love the great outdoors? Canoe for miles, camp in untouched nature, cook over a fire. Learn environmental awareness, Native American culture, and local history.

• Age: Entering grades 9-12 or graduating high school senior at event time
• Dates: July 10-22, 2003 (23 days, includes three days of home hospitality)
• Location: Skymeadow Girl Scout Camp (departure point: Pittsburgh, PA)
• Fee: $650
• Group Size: 24
• Equipment Needed: Sleeping bag and insulated pad, water bottle, polarized sunglasses, clothes for camping and canoeing; daypack, hightop water shoes or old sturdy sneakers
• Requirements: Very good physical condition; swimming and canoeing skills; able to swim fully clothed for 5 minutes; able to live in primitive camp setting; two references attesting to camping and canoeing experience and physical stamina; council interview
• Sponsor: Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council; R.D.#7 Box 368; Kittanning, PA 16201
• Contact: Deb Gras
• Phone: (724) 543-2681, ext. 214

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