Backpacking
Rendezvous...what do backpackers do?
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backpack
(bak-pak) v. To carry (food or
equipment) on the back especially in hiking.
What
do we really do?
Get Outdoors
Goof
Go to Neat Places
Explore our State’s Natural Wonders
Discover New Things
Experiment with New Camping Techniques
Enjoy Campfires
Interact with Nature
Challenge Ourselves
Play Games
Eat Lots
Learn New Things
Investigate Our Surroundings (Explore)
Watch Wildlife Watch Us!
WE HAVE FUN! |
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Backpacking Rendezvous is scheduled for April
2 and 3 at Camp Misty Meadows Outback. Rendezvous is where backpackers
from across San Jacinto Council get together as one big group for
fun and excitement. This year’s theme is “An Outdoor
Adventure.” Come sharpen your outdoor survival skills (includes
cooking alternatives and techniques, lashing, advanced orienteering,
fire making, and much more) and generally have fun. Registration
is through The Golden Link. This is a really fun weekend! You
don’t have to be a backpacker or have gone through Backpacking
Orientation to attend this year’s Backpacking Rendezvous!
So, mark your calendars and save the date!
| Who: |
All Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts are invited
to join the adventure, Bridging Juniors are also welcome on
Saturday April 2 as day only. |
Cost: |
$10, due two weeks prior to event |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Where: |
Camp Misty Meadows Outback |
Event Code: |
10-56-05-6241 |
| When: |
Saturday, April 2-3, 9 a.m.-Sunday noon |
Deadline: |
March 25 |
| Min/Max: |
25/200 |
Contact: |
Nicole McInnes at 713-292-0353, or nmcinnes@sjgs.org
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Troops must have an adult with Standard Troop Camp certification.
All Juliettes and individual girls are welcome to join in the fun.
Specify on your registration if you will be attending the event
by yourself. Additional information will come in your confirmation
letter.
Junior Badge in a Box now available
The Program Department is now offering resource boxes
to girls/troops wanting to complete certain badges.
The following GSUSA Badge in a Boxes are available:
Architecture |
Girl Scouting
in the USA |
Theater |
Jeweler |
Girl Scouting
Around the World |
Science Sleuth |
Visual Arts |
Drawing and
Painting |
 Each
box lists complete directions for fulfilling each requirement
as stated in the Junior Girl Scout Handbook. They contain
books, charts, examples, and lesson plans to help your
girls successfully earn the badge.
The boxes are located at the Houston
Girl Scout Center at 3110 Southwest Freeway. You may
come and pick them up and keep them for up to four weeks.
Please remember that other girls may be waiting for
the box. The rental fee is $5 per box and there is a
$25 deposit. Your deposit will be fully refunded upon
complete return of the box.
If you would like to check out a Junior
Girl Scout Badge in a Box or have further questions,
please contact Program Manager Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269
or e-mail at sboyd@sjgs.org. |
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