Close to Home: Dog Sledding for Girl Scout Troops

Close to Home: Dog Sledding for Girl Scout Troops

Date: Sat Apr 01, 8:00 AM EST - Sat Apr 01, 12:00 PM EST

It’s all about the dogs!  Girl Scouts work closely with our team of sled dogs harnessing, feeding, and learning all about dogsledding, including:  what the dogs eat; how the dogs are trained; positions on a dog team; equipment used in dogsledding; the commands used in dogsledding; and famous dog sledding events.  Each girl takes a short individual (1/2 mile) ride.  Fun patch included.  Official Girl Scout Brownie Try It and Junior dog mushing badges are optional and are available for purchase at $3.00 per badge.  Minimum of 14 and maximum of 20 Girl Scouts.  Tag a longs (age five and up) welcome.  This program is held entirely outdoors; social distancing guidelines including distancing will be maintained.  Small break out groups will be utilized.  All attendees should bring hand santizer.  All attendees should bring and be prepared to wear a mask.  

Fee: $80 per person

For questions, contact: catherine@marylanddogsledding.com