Date: Sat Apr 11, 8:00 AM EST - Sat Apr 11, 5:00 PM EST
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Volunteers
Be sure to click "read more" to see the full description
of this training.
Both parts are mandatory for completion.
Part One: IN-PERSON (GORE PROPERTY) - April 11, 2026
(8:00am-5:00 pm)
Part Two: IN-PERSON (TBD) -
May 2-3, 2026 (10:00am-12:00pm)
In Backpack Camping, you will learn health and safety procedures for a Girl Scout backpack camping trip including water purification methods. There will be a focus on how to make planning and execution of the trip girl-led, including how to identify and discuss concerns/considerations relevant to a successful experience. Participants will learn about proper physical and mental conditioning, skills necessary for hiking on various types of terrain, low impact camping skills including the use of personal catholes, appropriate clothing and equipment, planning and budgeting for appropriate food using low impact cooking methods, and basic map and compass skills. This course qualifies adults to supervise Girl Scouts on overnight hiking trips that may include multiple primitive campsites. It includes an in- person planning session and an overnight skills session. This is an advanced camping course.
Location:
Gore Property
190 Knob Road
Gore, VA 22637
Lead Educator: Brian Kearney
Additional Educators: Kim McDonald, Gale Bernatz, Becki Zaglifa, Patty Munson, and Peihan Orestes
You must complete 'Cookout & Campout' training before attending this class. You will receive details and other information to prepare for the class in an email from the course facilitators."
Contact Us:
Registration Assistance: councilcare@gscnc.org
