2004 OUTDOORS
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Event
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Location |
Date |
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Traverse
City, Michigan, USA |
July
2004 |
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Ely,
Minnesota, USA |
June–August,
2004 |
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Traverse
City, Michigan, USA |
June–July,
2004 |
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Kinsman,
Ohio, USA |
July
2004 |
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Zanesville,
Ohio, USA |
June–July,
2004 |
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Denver,
Colorado, USA |
July
2004 |
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Traverse
City, Michigan, USA |
August
2004 |
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Traverse
City, Michigan, USA |
June–July,
2004 |
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Traverse
City, Michigan, USA |
February
2004–January 2005 |
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All Around the USA |
March 2004; June-August 2004; December 2004-January 2005; March 2005 |
Advanced
Scuba
Serious
About Scuba?
Come and get certified. We offer Master Scuba Diver from NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors), Nitrous Gas Training, and Oxygen Rescue Training.
Picture It
If you are an advanced scuba diver (meaning you already have open-water certification) here's a chance to bring your passion to a higher level. Take a deep-water dive—over 60 feet—in Lake Michigan. Try your hand at a practice salvage operation, explore a shipwreck at night in Grand Traverse Bay, and swim along a river bottom under the heart of Traverse City. Between dives, rest, picnic, sightsee, and shop along with 30 fellow divers.
Map It
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Be It
Currently
certified in open-water scuba diving from NAUI, PADI, YMCA, or equivalent
(attach copy of certification with application)
Completion
of the American Red Cross Level V or equivalent
Comfortable
swimming in open and deep waters
Able
to dive
Note: Scuba
diving can be a significant risk to individuals with asthma and diabetes.
Applicants with these conditions should consult their doctors, as well as the
guidelines set forth by the Divers Alert Network, before applying.
Plan It
July
21–30, 2004; $955 $849.95
Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Fins
Mask
Snorkel
Note: Paid staff positions available. Email jalonso@gsfwc.org for further information.
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council; Swartz Creek, Michigan; USA; Phone: 810-230-0244; http://www.fwgsc.org/
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Canoe
Country Rendezvous
A
Two-Country Canoe Trip
Escape from the rush of modern life. Catch the thrill of spotting moose, watching the Northern Lights, and hearing the cry of the loon, while canoeing through Minnesota and Canada.
Picture It
A serene canoe trip through the expansive wilderness of northern Minnesota and southern Ontario, Canada—the gorgeous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Get a firsthand glimpse of what may give "the bigger picture" a new meaning. Be part of a group of 108 adventurous paddlers. You and your group, of approximately 10 other girls, like the voyageurs of two hundred years ago, will paddle crystal clear lakes and journey through a land that time forgot. Cook over an open fire, sleep in a tent, and learn low-impact camping skills. You'll receive special safety and training before you embark upon the water.
Map It
Ely, Minnesota, USA
Canoe
trip will be based out of Ely, Minnesota.
Wilderness
travel will be in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Minnesota and
Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park.
Plan It
Session
1; June 26, 2004–July 6, 2004; $600 $534
Must be 13–15 years old at the time of the event.
Session
2; July 9–19, 2004; $700 $623
Must be 13–15 years old at the time of the event.
Session
3; July 30, 2004–August 14, 2004; $600 $534
Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Sleeping
bag
Rain
gear (pants and jacket)
Sturdy
boots
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts-Land of Lakes Council; Chisholm, Minnesota; USA; Phone: 800-862-0875; jennyme@girlscoutslolc.org
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Expedition:
Michigan 2004
Adventure
in the Wild!
Hike. Backpack. Canoe. Sail. Bike. Swim. Boat. Challenge Camp. You can do it all!
Picture It
Are you ready? This will be 12 days of high adventure in the outdoors! You'll put your skills to the test with a 4-10 day wilderness experience with your own expedition team. You select the expedition that best matches your interest and experiences. You'll learn and practice the "Leave No Trace" principals and mix it up with 96 other adventurers-at-heart!
For Grades 7-9 (fall of 2004); Four to five
days out of base camp.
Beginning Hiking: Take a ferry to South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan and set
up base camp. Day hikes will take you to an old lighthouse, shipwreck, and
historic homesteads. On shore, explore the village of Leland and its shops and
wharves.
Beginning Backpacking: Backpack 5-8 miles each day on picturesque North Manitou Island. See Lake Michigan as you travel to the island by ferry. Swim, sightsee, and shop on the mainland.
For Grades 8-11 (fall of 2004); Four to five days out of base camp. Beginning Sailing: Learn to sail a sunfish and spend three nights on an island. Practice your sailing skills during daily lessons.
Beginning Canoeing: Spend time on the Manistee River in northern Michigan. Visit a general store and enjoy the wilderness.
Biking: Take a five-day bike trip through the region, including the Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore. Plan your route as a group and carry your gear as you bike 15-35 miles each day.
For Grades 9-12 (fall of 2004); Five to nine
days out of base camp.
Intermediate Canoeing: Spend time on Michigan's challenging Pine River. Laze in
the sun, listen to the rush of a river, and savor the meal you cook over a camp
stove.
Intermediate Backpacking: Backpack 5-8 miles each day in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Your group will plan a route either in the mountains or along the lakeshore. See waterfalls, wildlife, and Lake Superior.
Intermediate sailing: Learn to sail a 19-foot Lightning sailboat and then set sail for five days on a northern Michigan Lake.
Advanced Backpacking: Backpack 5-15 miles each day on rugged, rocky terrain in Isle Royale National Park. Maybe spot a majestic moose or hear the cry of the wolf at night. Enjoy spectacular vistas of lakes and shores.
Map It
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Plan It
June 20,
2004–July 3, 2004; $815 $725.35
Must be 11–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Two
references, including a letter attesting to your skills, if you choose
Intermediate or Advanced courses.
Outdoors
gear. List will be provided after you are accepted.
Note: Paid staff positions available. Email jalonso@gsfwc.org for further information.
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council; Swartz Creek, Michigan; USA; Phone: 810-230-0244; http://www.fwgsc.org/
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Fore
Girls Golf
A Swinging
Time!
Come out and learn the basics of a sport that's being played by the few and the proud: women golfers.
Picture It
Along with 24 other soon-to-be-great golfers, learn the basics of golf, focus on fitness, and volunteer at an LPGA tournament. Visit dazzling Niagara Falls (the Canadian side) on an overnight trip, and schedules permitting, take in a major Cleveland sporting event—either a Cleveland Indians baseball game or a Cleveland Rockers Women's basketball game.
Map It
Kinsman, Ohio, USA
Be It
Able
to walk long distances while carrying golf clubs
Plan It
July
11–19, 2004; $450 $400.50
Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Golf
clubs
2
dozen golf balls
Passport
or birth certificate
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Heart
of Applachia
Ohio's
Appalachian Country
Celebrate America's historic and cultural heritage in the heart of Ohio.
Picture It
Travel back in time to the Great Circle Mounds and Roscoe Village, a restored 1800's canal town. Explore the heart of Ohio's Amish country. Then shop at the unique Longaberger Basket Factory, take in an outdoor drama, or picnic on the lake. For dinner-feast aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler. Looking for some new career ideas? Check out the roles of a wildlife guru, an entrepreneur, and a basket-weaver.
Map It
Camp Wakatomika
Zanesville, Ohio, USA
Plan It
June 27,
2004–July 10, 2004; $650 $578.50
Must be 13–15 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Sleeping
bags
Personal
gear
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts-Heart of Ohio; Zanesville, Ohio; USA; Phone: 740-454-8563; http://www.gsheart.org
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2B destinations page, click here.
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Mountain
Majesty
Hikin’
the Rockies
Hike the Colorado Rocky Mountains and take in the splendid views that inspired "America the Beautiful." Explore the magnificent natural resources in this wilderness environment. And, top it off by joining in a National Park Service project.
Picture It
Travel 14,110 feet above sea level up "Pikes Peak," Colorado's highest mountain peak. Get a spectacular view of the breathtaking backdrop it forms for Colorado Springs. Go on an expedition through Pike National Forest to uncover its natural resources, learn how to protect them, and meet the people who manage them. Take action and make a difference! Participate, along with 23 other girls, in a service project to protect our natural resources at Flying 'G Ranch. Spend a day in the "mile-high" capital of Denver.
Map It
Denver, Colorado, USA
The Flying ‘G’ Ranch and Pike National Forest
Be It
In good
physical condition
Able to
backpack 4-6 miles a day at elevations as high as 10,500 feet
Interest in
a career in Natural Resources and have a strong desire to learn methods of
protecting our natural resources for the future.
Plan It
July
6–18, 2004; $600 $534
Must be 14–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Hiking
boots
Sleeping
bag
Rain
gear (jacket and pants)
Backpacks
and group equipment will be supplied
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts-Mile Hi Council; Denver, Colorado; USA; Phone: 303-778-8774; http://www.girlscoutsmilehi.org
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Scuba
Michigan
Life Below
the Surface
Explore the underwater treasures of a Great Lake and earn your Open Water I Certification in scuba diving from the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).
Picture It
A fantasy trip, with 30 other diver–extraordinaires, in an intensive training program in the water and in the classroom. Includes a dive to a shipwreck in Lake Michigan, career exploration with the US Coast Guard in aquatic biology, and sightseeing in beautiful historic Traverse City, a Michigan summertime hot spot.
Map It
The Timbers Girl Scout Camp
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Be It
Completion
of the American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" Program Level V or
equivalent
Comfortable
swimming in open and deep waters
Able to
surface-dive
Plan It
August
4–13, 2004; $915 $814.35
Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Fins
Mask
Snorkel
Note: Paid staff positions available. Email jalonso@gsfwc.org for further information.
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council; Swartz Creek, Michigan; USA; Phone: 810-230-0244; http://www.fwgsc.org/
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2B destinations page, click here.
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Wilderness
First Responder
Dramatic
Rescues
Be one of the few who can truly say that they "stop at nothing." Explore a career that mixes medicine, drama, wilderness, and lifesaving.
Picture It
Heroines ARE made. Be one of 25 girls to leave this experience prepared to be a great outdoor heroine! Here's a chance to explore what it takes to make a major difference in the out-of-doors—saving lives in the backcountry. Instructors from Wilderness Medical Associates will teach you to respond to simulated emergencies through patient assessment, equipment improvisation, environmental medicine, and trauma treatment. Improve your critical-thinking skills and earn WFR (Wilderness First Responder) certification. Meet women medical professionals, ground and air personnel from NorthFlight EMS, and outdoor experts. Free time options include swimming, sightseeing, canoeing, and visits to Traverse City.
Map It
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Be It
Interest in
emergency medicine in remote settings
Plan It
June 21,
2004–July 3, 2004; $840 $747.60
Must be 16–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Sleeping bag
Note: Paid staff positions available. Email jalonso@gsfwc.org for further information.
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts Fair Winds
Council; Swartz Creek, Michigan; USA; Phone: 810-230-0244; http://www.fwgsc.org/
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2B destinations page, click here.
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Winter
Sports
Snowflake
Soiree!
Welcome to a Winter Wonderland. Ice Fishing.
Cross-Country Skiing. Snowshoeing. Downhill Skiing. Sledding. Ice Skating.
Mitten Making. Snow Sculptures.
February participants will also have a chance to learn to snowboard and hit
the ice during a women's ice hockey clinic.
Picture It
It's cold. It's white. What's there to do? Plenty! You and 29 other snow-gals will take advantage of the wild white world of winter sports. Plus, a visit to the Dennos Museum will teach you about those that know this weather inside and out—the Inuit culture. Celebrate the great Women of the Winter like Susan Butcher, dog sled racer and winner of the Iditarod, Alaska's oldest and longest dog sled race, and Anne Bancroft, the first woman to reach both the North and South Poles. And, of course, there will be time to tour Traverse City with its quaint shops and delicious foods.
Map It
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Be It
Interest in,
and has the endurance for winter sports
Plan It
Session 1;
February 14–21, 2004; $880 $783.20
Must be 11–18 years old at the time of the event.
Session 2;
December 29, 2004–January 4, 2005; $880 $783.20
Must be 11–18 years old at the time of the event.
Get It
Cold weather
gear
Duffel for
overnight trips
Note: Paid staff positions available. Email jalonso@gsfwc.org for further information.
Sponsored by: Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council; Swartz Creek, Michigan; USA; Phone: 810-230-0244; http://www.fwgsc.org/
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2B destinations page, click here.
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