Date: Sat Jul 19, 6:00 PM PDT - Sun Jul 20, 4:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
Juniors (10 years+), Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and Adults: Enjoy one exciting day on the river, with the option to campout the night before at Environmental Traveling Companions serene river camp in Coloma, CA. Learn whitewater rafting commands, maneuvers, and how to "read"' moving water. You may choose to arrive on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. If arriving Saturday, enjoy a peaceful night camping Saturday night, have breakfast Sunday and then splash your way down the river, and end your day of fun with a closing circle. You will raft 10 miles of class two or class three whitewater rafting by the end of the trip! Girl Scouts must be accompanied by a registered adult. This trip is for Troops or individual Girl Scouts and can include their non-member family unit.
Important Note:
- Your spot will not be reserved until a payment is made. This includes participants registering with Financial Aid or Troop Treasure.
- Must provide own transportation to and from Coloma, CA
- If you camp, this is a camping experience in tents.
- This trip is for Troops or individual Girl Scouts and can include their non-member family unit. Girls must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Participants must be at least 10 years old at event start date.
Program facilitated by: Environmental Trekking Companions (ETC) and GSHCC staff.
Date/Time and Fee: Option to arrive Saturday or Sunday.
- Saturday, July 19 at 6pm - Sunday, July 20 at 4pm: $206.50 for girl and adult memebers. $231.50 for girl and adult non-members.
- Sunday, July 20 at 9am - 4pm: $171.50 for girl and adult memebers. $196.50 for girl and adult non-members. (start time may be later, you will be updated prior to event)
Program Fee Includes: Campground access, all meals except Saturday dinner, activity and entrance fees, knowledgeable ETC expedition staff, program supplies, rafting gear, professional rafting photo, and a fun patch.
Supplies Needed:
- Campers are required to bring appropriate clothing, water bottles, tents, sleeping bags, other personal items.
- Permission forms (will be emailed)
- Required pre-trip paperwork will be emailed prior to the event and must be completed digitally no later than 3 weeks before the trip date.
- Full supply list will be included in your MYGS after registering for the event.
General Location: Coloma, CA
- Exact address can be found in your MYGS after registering for the event, and will also be included in the information letter.
Note: This event takes place in an outdoor setting and will happen rain or shine.
Adult Supervision: Adult supervision is required.
- Attending adults must register for the event.
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC): Has been providing outdoor adventure opportunities to people of all abilities and backgrounds since 1972. Beginning on the banks of the Stanislaus River, ETC began using volunteers to take people with disabilities and youth from under-resourced backgrounds on whitewater rafting trips. Decades later the organization has grown to include four main programs: whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, cross country skiing, and youth leadership development courses and is recognized as a pioneer in the industry of accessible outdoor adventure. With this growth, ETC has still maintained a strong community, where most trips are staffed by volunteer guides and participants are fully engaged in all aspect of the adventure. An ETC adventure is a unique opportunity to experience nature, achieve growth through challenge, and develop stronger bonds with fellow adventurers. ETC has volunteer and paid staff Guides who are highly experienced and trained in whitewater rafting, first aid/CPR, Swiftwater Rescue and working with people of all abilities and backgrounds. All Guides are enthusiastic, caring, and responsible individuals who give generously because they enjoy sharing outdoor adventure and beautiful place with diverse groups.
Essential Eligibility Criteria: Be able to manage all personal care and mobility independently or with the assistance of a friend, family member, or attendant. Be able to breathe independently, not require medical devices to sustain breathing * Perceive, understand and respond to commands given by a guide independently or with the assistance of an interpreter. Be able to effectively signal or notify guides or other trip participants of personal distress, injury or need for assistance. If taking prescription medications, be able to maintain proper dosage by medicating independently or with the assistance of a personal care attendant or staff member. Be prepared to participate in physically strenuous activities that may require physical ability beyond what many people are accustomed to in their day-to-day lives. For overnight trips, be able to move about the campsite or building independently or with the assistance of a companion, on trips that include overnight camping. Be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed so as to remain generally healthy and be able to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illness, sunburn and frostbite. Be able to wear all safety equipment correctly such as, but not limited to, helmet, spray skirts, or personal flotation device. Be comfortable traveling in remote settings where access to advanced medical care may be significantly delayed. Minimum Age: 10 years old. Minimum Weight: 60 pounds. All minors must have a chaperone on the trip. Independently turn from face down to face up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted personal flotation device (life jacket). Remain seated and balanced in a floating raft with the use of adaptive equipment, if necessary. Adaptive equipment cannot impede or lessen the effectiveness of the safety procedures or equipment. No one may be strapped or belted into a watercraft. Be able to spend extended time in outdoor environments, where the air temperature can exceed 100 degrees F and the water temperature may be below 55 degrees F. During the trip there may also be exposure to wind, precipitation, uninterrupted sun.
Registration: A minimum of 30 registered participants are required to hold this event. In the event that the minimum is not met, you will be notified before the event date, and a full refund will be processed.
Media Release Disclaimer: There may be photos or
video taken during this event. By registering for this event, you give
permission for GSHCC and GSHCC program partners to use photos/videos
of your girl to promote Girl Scouts. If you would like to opt out of
photographs/videos, please notify staff at event check-in.
Information Letter: Once you have registered you
can find the information letter by logging in to your My Account, go
to My Events and select the event. Scroll to the bottom of the page to
find the information letter under Additional Documentation. An e-mail
will be sent out 1 week before the scheduled event with the
information letter for the event. If you register after this time, you
will need to go through your My Account to get the information letter
or reach out to customer care.
Not a member? Join
now and save! Become a member before registering for
this event to take advantage of our member pricing, plus save on other
GSHCC events for the rest of the year! A Girl Scout membership is $25
a year. A membership year runs from October to September.
Troop Treasure: After registering, please follow the instructions on this form to pay with Troop Treasure.
Financial Aid: Financial assistance is available to girls/adults that have current memberships with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. Payee must submit the Financial Aid Request form after registering to finalize your request. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event date. You may still be responsible for a portion of the fees.
Cancellations:
- If the activity requires a deposit, deposits are non-refundable.
- You may swap participants up until the 3 weeks before the activity.
- All other activities will be
processed as follows:
- 60 calendar days before the activity - 100%
- 59 or fewer calendar days before the activity - No refunds.
Once in a while, GSHCC may have to cancel an event. If Girl Scouts
Heart of Central California finds it necessary to cancel an activity
or training, all troops/groups or individuals having submitted
registrations and payments will receive a full refund.
Note: In the event of extenuating circumstances such
as illnesses, deaths in the immediate family, and other catastrophic
events, GSHCC will consider refunds on a case-by-case basis.
All
refund requests should be submitted in writing to Customer Care.
