what is tested on girl scout outdoor adventure course

You will hike into Rocky Mountain National Park and work on the Trail Adventure badge; test your treasure hunting skills using a GPS device to find hidden geocaches full of trinkets, clues, and puzzles; and earn part of the new GSCO Outdoor Skills patch by learning skills in first aid, outdoor tools, water purification, navigation, and more.

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What is the core value of Girl Scouts?

A core value of Girl Scouting is to encourage environmental stewardship and leadership by practicing Leave No Trace principles and minimal impact camping to help protect the natural environment.

What are the badges for Senior Outdoor Journey?

The Senior Outdoor Journey consists of three badges: Adventurer, First Aid, Adventure Camper, and three Take Action meetings. To complete the Journey, have girls complete the meetings in the following order:

How to earn Adventure Camper badge?

To earn the Adventure Camper badge, Seniors must set out and complete a camping trip with an adventurous activity. Get support from your council and GSUSA for information about best practices for Girl Scouts in the outdoors:

Can you take wood off a tree?

Check out the items here to make slings, splints, and crutches and look around outdoors to find more things you can use, such as sticks and pieces of wood. But make sure to only take wood that has fallen—never take anything off a tree or plant.

What do seniors do on their adventures?

Seniors go on their adventure, taking photos along the way of things that inspired them while on the trip. (Optional: After the trip, if in a remote area: Make fridge magnets to remember the epic adventure.)

How many take action meetings are there?

There are three Take Action meetings: one for planning, one for creating and carrying out a project, and one for awards and celebration. Look for this helpful Take Action Guide in the Meeting Aids resources section:

How many girls talk to each other?

Girls talk with one to three other girls (depending on group size), making sure everyone has a chance to share their answers. If there’s time, it’s OK for girls to ask questions about each other’s answers.