Date: Mon Jul 13, 8:00 AM PDT - Fri Jul 17, 5:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Juniors
Girl Scouts entering 6th-8th grade in the Fall. Have you ever looked at a rock face and thought "I could totally climb that!"? Then this trip is for you! From scaling mountains to exploring their hidden hollows, this expedition is sure to get your heart racing! We'll spend a day rock climbing out in nature, then another crawling through caves named after your favorite breakfast foods! Back on the ground, we'll spend time amongst the trees at camp, make meals over a fire, pan for gold at Columbia State Park, and visit Big Trees State Park. Activities Include: Spelunking, gold panning, activities at Columbia State Park, and more.
NOTICE: Your spot is not reserved until a payment is made. This includes participants requesting Financial Aid or Troop Treasure. We recommend paying the deposit to reserve your spot immediately.
Badge Connections: During this program girls will complete all steps for the following Badge:
- Cadettes: Climbing Adventure
Program facilitated by: GSHCC staff & GSHCC Volunteer
Program Fee: $920 for girl members.
Program Fee Includes: In-person instruction and a space for Girl Scouts to make new friends. Includes all meals, lodging, transportation, most equipment, guides, activities, and instruction. Campers are required to bring appropriate clothing, water bottles, and other personal items.
Supplies Needed:
- Full supply list will be included in your MYGS after registering for the event.
General Location: Arnold, CA. Transportation provided from Sacramento & Modesto.
- 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.
Adult Supervision: Girl Scout supervision will be provided by GSHCC staff.
Essential Eligibility Criteria: GSHCC programs
provide an inclusive environment to all girls. Please reference our
general Essential Eligibility Criteria for details about classroom and
outdoor-focused activities that will help you identify the skills
needed to participate in programs successfully. This activity has
additional Essential Eligibility Criteria, including: Work effectively
as a member of a team, despite potentially stressful and difficult
conditions. Expedition living is in close quarters with limited
personal time. There can be a lack of, or variable, daily routines
which will likely change day-to-day. Expedition living may require
problem solving in a group setting, as well as a willingness to accept
differences. Contribute to a safe learning environment. No verbal or
physical inappropriate behavior towards others is tolerated for any
reason. Willingly and equally share responsibility with tent/cabin
mates in daily group chores. Chores may be split differently each day,
but all participants will complete a proportionate share. All
participants are learning the skills and being challenged by the
conditions and activities. There can be no expectation that any other
participant will be able to continually assume a greater share of the
work or that an instructor can continually focus a greater share of
their energy and time on one student. Effectively communicate ideas
and concerns on an individual and group level. Each participant must
be able to...Wear all required protective equipment, including a
climbing harness (seat, chest or full body) and climbing
helmet. Independently or with the assistance of a companion,
communicate necessary climbing signals. These signals may include
spoken signals, hand signals or a rope tug. Independently or with the
assistance of a companion, tie a series of knots and hitches,
and have the cognitive ability to apply them within the rock climbing
system as directed by the instructor. Independently maintain one's
position on a climbing wall to attempt ascending. Maintain balance on
uneven surfaces, and keep an upright position independently or with
the use of personal adaptive equipment. In order to belay [in any
class] each participant must be able to... Independently and reliably
manipulate a climbing rope through a belay device such as an ATC or
Gri-Gri. Independently maintain a firm grip on the climbing rope for
the time it takes the climber to ascend and descend the climbing wall.
In order to attempt ascending the climbing rope each participant
must...Independently and reliably manipulate a climbing rope through a
belay device such as an ATC or Gri-Gri. Independently move from a
seated position to a standing position. Please contact customer care
if you are unsure whether or not you meet the criteria, or if you need
a reasonable accommodation.
Registration: A minimum of 6 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 at least 2 weeks before the event
date, 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 email 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 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 1 month before the event date. You may still be responsible for a portion of the fees.
Cancellation Policy:
- If the activity requires a deposit, deposits are non-refundable.
- Refunds will not be given for in-person activities or training fees of $5 or less.
- 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
- No case-by-case refund within 2 weeks of program
Once in a while, GSHCC may have to cancel an event. In the event
that 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 GSHCC
customer care
.
