Whether this is your first backpacking experience or you’re a backpacking veteran, Devil's Den State Park is the perfect location for a spring weekend getaway. This trip will be led by our Outdoor Experiences staff and experienced outdoor volunteers. We will meet at Camp Prairie Schooner on Friday, October 14th at 7:30 am and return to the Camp Prairie Schooner lot by 6:30PM on Sunday, October 16th.
Girls will backpack a total of 15 miles over the course of 3 days and primitive camp 2 nights. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included. Girls should bring 2 dehydrated meals for dinner (meals that only require the addition of boiling water - Mountain House are the recommended brand, if you have a food sensitivity or allergy check out Good To Go Backpacking and dehydrated camping meals).
Badge/Journey Connection: This excursion completes the following badges and badge pieces (physical badge is not included with purchase.)
Cadettes - Trailblazing Badge, Primitive Camper, Steps 1 and 3 of Eco Trekker.
Seniors - Adventure Camper Badge, Steps 2 and 3 of Adventurer Badge.
Ambassadors - Survival Camper Badge, Steps 1 and 2 of the Ultimate Recreation Challenge. .
Participants: Girl Members Only
GS Grade Level: Cadette- Ambassador