Backpacking
Backpacking orientation
(Age 13 _ adult)
Girls and adults will master the basics of backpacking in this orientation.
The course covers equipment needed, what to bring, how to pack, how to
cook on the trail, and backpack and tent usage. Participants will learn
to: gather information to prepare for the trip, pitch a tent, tie a sleeping
bag to a backpack, and cook on a sterno stove. Each participant will pack
their own backpack and go on a short hike, then pitch their council tent
for spending the night under the stars. This course prepares girls to
backpack with a Council group or with a troop. Adults must complete the
Adult Backpack Training course to be certified to take girls backpacking
outside of a Council-sponsored backpack group. The fee covers equipment
rental (both backpack and tent), backpack manual, and nylon rope. A packing
list and more information will be sent with your confirmation.
| Date: |
February 28
- 29 |
| Time: |
Saturday 9:30
a.m. - Sunday noon |
| Place: |
Camp Camwood,
Hockley |
| Fee: |
$10, due two
weeks prior to event |
| Event
Code: |
10-56-05-6240
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| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Contact: |
Deban Becker,
713-292-0203 or dbecker@sjgs.org
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Backpacking
News
Backpack equipment
is available for rent at the Girl Scout Center. You must hold a current
Adult Backpack Certification and you will be asked to show your Adult
Backpack Training Certification card when you rent the equipment. If you
do not have this certification, you may join a backpacking group on their
weekend trips and they will coordinate renting the equipment. The tents
rent for $2.50 per weekend and the packs are $2 per weekend and a deposit
of $50 is needed to cover costs for damages, if necessary. When returning
equipment, the backpacking trip evaluation form must be completed in order
to receive deposit. Backpacking equipment can be rented through the Clerical
Dept. at the Girl Scout Center in Houston.
Adult
Backpack Training
This course is designed
to qualify adults to take girls backpacking. Adults must also complete
Standard Troop Camping training before taking this training. The
course will explain Girl Scout procedures on taking girls on backpacking
trips and include information on backpacks, tents, trails (including the
best trails available in the Houston area), forms, orienteering, first
aid, and equipment. Training will be held at the same time as the Backpacking
Orientation for girls. A packing list and more information will be sent
with your confirmation.
Date:
|
February 28
- 29 |
Time:
|
Saturday 9:30
a.m. _ Sunday noon |
| Place: |
Camp Camwood,
Hockley |
| Fee: |
$10, due two
weeks prior to training |
| Event Code: |
10-56-05-6245
|
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
Backpacking
Groups
The backpacking
groups in GSSJC have organized weekend trips scheduled on a monthly basis
from October to April and sometimes a summer trip. These backpacking groups
are a great way for novice backpackers to gain skills by learning from
experienced backpackers and it's an excellent way for both experienced
and novice backpackers to meet more people who share the same interests
and love for the outdoors. Don't have all the necessary backpack equipment
for group weekend trips? No worries. Arrangements can be made to rent
equipment at the Girl Scout Center through a backpacking group coordinator.
For information on backpacking with a backpacking group, please look in
The Golden Link or Web site in October for a list of backpacking
group coordinators or attend one of the two backpacking orientations listed
this fall. Backpacking groups welcome all novice and experienced backpackers.
Don't worry if you might be the only girl in your troop/group or a Juliette
who might be interested in backpacking. You won't be the only one! Sign
up for an orientation and join the fun!
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